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By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Agenda Departments

‘Leverage Technology to Do More with Less’

June 15: Comcast Business will present “How to Leverage Technology to Do More With Less,” part of the BusinessWest/HCN Lecture Series, at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, 21 Edward St., Springfield. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast and a panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The panelists — influential minds in the IT field — will discuss issues that every business IT department is being forced to deal with, including rising demands to make changes to existing systems, increasing efficiency and improving security, and how budget restrictions impact IT. Panelists include Michael Feld, CEO, VertitechIT, and interim CTO, Baystate Health and Lancaster General Hospital; Frank Vincentelli, chief technology officer, Integrated IT Solutions; and Patrick Streck, director, IT Services, Baystate Health / Information & Technology. Admission is free. To register, visit HERE or call (413) 781-8600 for more information.

Summertime Pops Concert

June 15: Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield will welcome the Old Post Road Orchestra for a free summertime pops performance on the hospital lawn from 7 to 9 p.m. The Old Post Road Orchestra (OPRO) is enjoying its 30th concert season as a volunteer community orchestra based in Wilbraham. OPRO’s mission is to provide quality symphonic music at convenient locations in and around Western Mass., and to offer people of all ages the opportunity to play their instruments in a friendly, community-based orchestra. This summertime pops performance will feature a guest vocalist, Anita Anderson Cooper. Trained at Westminster College and Boston University, she has worked as a professional musician, conductor, and teacher. Career highlights include solo performances at Carnegie Hall; leading roles with various opera, Broadway, and regional theater companies, and solo appearances through the Hampshire Choral Society. Recent conducting roles were with the Green Mountain District in Vermont and the Quabbin Valley Music Festival. Cooper has been a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant and studied Mozart’s music in Vienna, Austria. She currently teaches three choirs, music theory, and jazz at Amherst Regional High School; conducts the New Valley Singers in Holyoke; and is the soprano soloist for South Church, Springfield. Her Chorale recently won the WGBY television series Together in Song, and WGBY produced a special about the group. Light refreshments will be available at the concert. Lawn chairs are permitted, but alcohol, smoking, and pets are not. For more information, contact Lee Roberts at (413) 755-2307 or [email protected]. For more information about OPRO, visit www.opro.org/content/about-us.

Estate-planning Conference

June 16: Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Michele Feinstein will lead a full-day Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) symposium at the Hotel Northampton. With game-changing case decisions and new emerging regional trends, this day-long conference will provide attorneys with an in-depth update on Massachusetts estate planning. The event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will explore how the governor’s budget has potential to influence elder-law planning in conjunction with Medicaid. MCLE is a nonprofit corporation that provides hands-on educational programs and reference materials for attorneys. This continuing-education program arranges more than 250 presentations annually in a variety of in-person and online formats. Feinstein concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, probate litigation, health law, and corporate and business planning, including all aspects of planning for the succession of business interests, representation of closely held businesses and their owners, and representation of physicians in their individual and group practices. She is a cum laude graduate of the Western New England University School of Law, and earned her bachelor’s degree and master of laws in taxation at Boston University. To register for the conference, visit mcle.org/store/cart. MCLE will offer a new-lawyers discount for attorneys who were admitted after 2013 and law students.

40 Under Forty

June 16: The 10th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges chose the winners, and their stories were told in the pages of the April 18 issue. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Paragus Strategic IT (presenting sponsors), EMA Dental, Health New England, Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Moriarty & Primack, United Bank, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. This event is sold out.

Oral Health Drive

June 18: The Women’s Way, a program of United Way of Franklin County, is holding a community Oral Health Drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Town Common. The Women’s Way volunteer group will be collecting items related to oral health, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and travel-size mouthwash, to help address the lack of access to oral-health screenings and services. Collection of items will also be accepted at various local businesses and at the United Way office, 51 Davis St., Suite 2, Greenfield, from June 1 to June 20. Some 48 million children and adults in the U.S. live in areas without enough dentists to provide routine oral healthcare. Millions more can get to a dentist but cannot afford to pay for dental care. Children without access to dental care use emergency-room services more often and face worsened job prospects as adults compared to their peers who do receive care. In Franklin County, access is even more limited for those who are low-income and receiving MassHealth dental benefits. Many dentists in the area do not accept MassHealth, and the dental benefits have been recently cut back. Just as the mouth is part of the body, oral health is a part of overall health. People cannot be healthy unless they have access to the dental services they need. Utilizing United Way’s Day of Action, the Women’s Way, working with the Health Care for All Oral Health Advocacy Task Force, is expecting to make a bigger impact in 2017 with an Oral Health Fair, in collaboration with service providers, providing services to area residents for free. “We’re very excited to be working with Health Care for All, Women’s Way, and area providers in anticipation of next year’s Day of Service. It is important to our mission and the community to ensure people have adequate access to basic dental services,” said Sandy Sayers, executive director of the United Way of Franklin County. “This year’s Oral Health Drive by the Women’s Way is just the beginning of addressing the community’s need and access to quality oral health care, as well as building awareness for next year’s Dental Fair.”

Sunbeam Social Club

June 20: Sunshine Village is introducing its Sunbeam Social Club, designed for people with memory loss and their family members. Sunshine Village has a long history of providing innovative programming for people with cognitive disabilities. Sunbeam Social Club will provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for people who often have fewer opportunities for socializing and fun. The debut of Sunbeam Social Club coincides with Alzheimer’s Awareness Day on Monday, June 20, the longest day of the year. The day is designed to shine a light on the millions of people living with memory disorders. The gathering will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Emily Partyka Central Library at 449 Front St. in Chicopee. Group and individualized activities are planned, and refreshments will be served. Volunteers from Sunshine Village’s Community Based Day Program will be on hand, as well as local professional resources. “We are thrilled to introduce the Sunbeam Social Club,” said Sunshine Village Executive Director Gina Kos. “This program is intended to provide joy to both people with memory disorders and their care partners. People with vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders are all invited to attend with their family members.” For more information or to register for the June gathering of the Sunbeam Social Club, call Sunshine Village at (413) 592-6142.

Frankel-Kinsler Classic Golf Tournament

June 20: JGS Lifecare will host its 36th annual fund-raising golf tournament, the Frankel-Kinsler Classic, at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow to raise money for the purchase of a new wheelchair-accessible van and to fund employee scholarships. The Frankel-Kinsler Classic is named in memory of the late Michael Frankel, former chairman of the JGS Lifecare board of directors, and the families of Raymond and Herman Kinsler, longtime leaders and supporters, for their exemplary commitment to those served by JGS Lifecare. The Frankel-Kinsler Classic will include a barbeque luncheon at 11 a.m.; an 18-hole bramble; a pickle ball tournament; bridge, canasta or mah jongg tournaments; poolside fun; and an awards dinner ceremony. The pickle ball tournament, held at the Enfield Tennis Club, begins at 10 a.m.; poolside fun begins at noon; the shotgun start tee-off is at 12:30 p.m.; and the bridge, canasta, or mah jongg begins at 1 p.m. A cocktail reception begins at 5:45 p.m. with awards and dinner following at 6:30 p.m., with music provided by the Blood Brothers. Event sponsors include Harry Grodsky and Co. Inc., Astro Chemicals Inc., Berkshire Bank, Bolduc’s Apparel, Chicopee Savings Bank, Daniel Goodman, D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc., Epstein Financial, Kaste Industrial Machine Sales Inc., Meyers Brothers Kalicka P.C., Michael and Martha Kinsler and family and Sue Ann (Kinsler) and David Spahr and family (in honor of Richard Kinsler), NEFCO, Simione Consultants LLC, and TD Bank. Additional sponsorships and raffle opportunities are still available. Members of the community are also invited to attend dinner at $60 per guest. For more information on the Frankel-Kinsler Classic, call Kimberley Grandfield at (413) 567-3949, ext. 1610, or e-mail [email protected].

‘Building Your Exit’

June 22, 23: The Vann Group will present “Building Your Exit: The Owner Succession Planning Process Defined,” part of the BusinessWest/HCN Lecture Series, on Wednesday, June 22 at the Student Prince/the Fort in Springfield, and Thursday, June 23 at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. Registration both days will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast and a panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 a.m. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is the question of how to get out of their business. These seminars will present a step-by-step breakdown of the succession-planning process and what to expect along the way, including the many benefits to transitioning business ownership. Panelists include Kevin Vann and Michael Vann of the Vann Group and Charlie Epstein of Epstein Financial Services and Epstein Financial Group. Admission is free, but RSVP is requested by June 14 for the first seminar and by June 15 for the second. To register, go HERE or call (413) 781-8600 for more information.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 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.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Vincent Cole v. Wilson’s Paving & Construction Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in paving and installation of driveway: $5,800
Filed 5/4/16

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Alan Zaleski v. Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Western Massachusetts
Allegation: Fraudulent practices and negligent repairs causing property damages and personal injury: $418,000
Filed: 4/13/16

John Lemke v. Corey Colonial Atrium Property Services Inc.
Allegation: Sewer system failure causing backup into plaintiff’s condominium: $188,000
Filed: 4/29/16

Luis Rodriquez v. Fountain Plating Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff was not paid for time worked: $300,000
Filed: 4/28/16

Shaw Industries Inc. v. AMS Floors, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $45,170.65
Filed: 4/26/16

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Ondrick Materials and Recycling v. O’Leary Group Inc., American River Nutrition Inc., TwoThree27, LLC
Allegation: Breach of construction contract: $53,133
Filed: 5/3/16

Valley Home Improvement Inc. v. Sun-Edison, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $37,771.69
Filed: 4/18/16

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Pioneer Landscapes Inc. v. O’Leary Group Inc. and American River Nutrition Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay for services rendered: $34,408.62
Filed: 5/2/16

Time Payment Corp. v. Topitz, LLC
Allegation: Suit on previous judgment: $9,035.27
Filed: 4/7/16

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Country Homes Construction v. Joe Roth Contracting
Allegation: Non-payment of supplies and services rendered: $5,154.50

Rosette Garcia v. Orchard Imports
Allegation: Cost for repair of vehicle: $1,250
Filed: 4/28/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Perkins Paper Inc. v. The First Chandler Corp. d/b/a/ Betsy’s Diner
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $27,102.98
Filed: 5/16/16

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Will Spath v. Van Pelt Precision Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of loan: $31,207.90
Filed: 4/8/16

Marian Duggan-Markos v. The Bon Ton Stores Inc.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing severe injury when dressing room door came off hinges and fell on plaintiff: $6,028.18
Filed: 4/4/16

John Liptak, CPA v. Michael’s Towing Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of accounting services rendered: $4,492.44
Filed: 5/4/16

Rebecca Davidson and Arthur Thomason v. Quabbin Valley Pool & Patio
Allegation: Breach of contract for installation of pool liner: $7,150
Filed: 5/11/16

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Departments Picture This

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Accelerating the Process

Valley Venture Mentors staged its second annual Accelerator Awards banquet on May 26 at the MassMutual Center. The event, which celebrates entrepreneurship across the region, spotlighted companies that took part in the second accelerator program, and presented checks (as determined by a panel of judges) to this year’s finalists to help them advance their venture. A total of $252,000 was awarded to 12 finalists. From top to bottom: Devin (left) and Kevin Murray, the father-son team behind better.bike, stand beside one of their prototypes; Scott Foster, co-founder of VVM, addresses the audience of more than 500 people; the team at Any Café, which is trying to market a product that will allow the user to brew a cup of coffee any time, anywhere, poses with its concept; Lora Fischer-DeWitt, founder of Scout Curated Wears, a maker of jewelry, proudly displays her check for $32,000; Raymond Berry, founder of White Lion Brewery and a finalist in the first accelerator cohort, addresses the audience. With him is the company’s mascot. The top prize winner, Marcelia Muehlke, founder of fair-trade wedding-dress maker Celia Grace, talks about her company and what she plans do with the capital she won in a story HERE

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Giving Back

Robinson Donovan, a law practice based in Springfield and Northampton, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The firm’s founder, an important political figure and instrumental businessman for the town of Chicopee, was a true public servant. As such, the firm will be donating to a nonprofit each month this year. The first few recipients have been chosen, including Providence Ministries Service Network, Friends of the Homeless Inc., the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and Bay Path University.

From left, James Martin, partner at Robinson Donovan; Kathleen Bourque, vice president at Bay Path University; and Michael Giampietro, CFO at Bay Path University

Shawna Cobb, accounts payable/receivable at Robinson Donovan; Kathleen Lamoureux, legal secretary at Robinson Donovan; Andrew Morehouse, executive director at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts; and Michael Simolo, partner at Robinson Donovan

Karen Blanchard, left, executive director at Providence Ministries Service Network, and Carla Newton, partner at Robinson Donovan.

Donut Day Doings

National Donut Day was June 3. The Salvation Army uses that day to bring attention to its programs and encourage contributions to help it carry out its mission. Among the local offices visited by donut-bearing representatives of the Salvation Army was BusinessWest, represented here by senior writer and donut enthusiast Joe Bednar (far right). Representing the Salvation Army are, from left, Laura Stopa, Market Mentors; Elaine Massery, Salvation Army board member; Keith Barrow, Salvation Army staffer, and Amanda Moyer, Market Mentors and Salvation Army board member.

Region Needs More Than a New Slogan

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Opinion

Editorial 2

When the president of the Oklahoma-based ad agency hired to help the region better promote itself introduced himself and his latest assignment last month, he said this exercise was not just about coming up with a new logo and slogan.

We hope he meant that, because these days, it seems to be all about the slogan and the logo, and far less about the message, which is what this region should be focused on.

That’s because it has a good one — this is an attractive, very affordable area in which to live, work, play, start a business, stage a convention or business meeting. The problem is, not enough people know that.

It is recognition of this fact that might have prompted the Western Mass. Economic Development Council to go about hiring a firm to help market (or rebrand) the area. However, we believe that, unfortunately, this initiative has more to do with the fact that no one really likes the current slogan — ‘Arrive Curious, Leave Inspired’ — (and for good reason) and/or they think it’s time to retire the phrase ‘Pioneer Valley’ (words to that effect were actually in the request for proposals).

This is somewhat flawed thinking because, while the region certainly needs to do a better job of promoting itself, a logo is really only a small part of this equation. And while we’re on the subject, this region can’t retire ‘Pioneer Valley,’ simply because it’s part of the landscape now, and there are probably dozens, if not hundreds, of businesses and agencies that have that phrase in their name.

But let’s get back to the slogan part of this discussion. The prevailing opinion these days is that a state or a region has to have a catchy tagline. This attitude persists, even though just about everyone who couldn’t recite this region’s catchphrase (and that’s probably the vast majority) also couldn’t tell you what the magic marketing words (not the nicknames) are for Boston, Providence, Worcester, Hartford, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio, or San Francisco.

If slogans are so important, why don’t we know what they are?

They’re perceived to be important because everyone does know New York’s — ‘I Love New York’ — and the one commonly used by Las Vegas — ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here.’ So everyone thinks they need one.

The problem here is that hardly anyone visits Gotham or Sin City because of its branding slogan; they go because there’s plenty to do there. Those cities, and many of the others listed above, like San Antonio and San Francisco, don’t need marketing taglines, although you could make the case that they certainly don’t hurt.

Only, they can.

Indeed, cities, regions, and states are still determined to come up with slogans, searching for the next ‘I Love New York,’ but usually they wind up spending a lot of money and coming out with something that leaves people scratching their heads, for one reason — or many.

Such was the case with Rhode Island’s latest attempt, conceived, ironically, in partnership with Milton Glaser, the celebrated designer of the ‘I Love New York’ logo and tagline. A video used in conjunction with the new slogan — ‘Rhode Island: Cooler & Warmer’ — featured images from Reykjavik, Iceland and the Boston area (later called “editing mistakes” by the marketing firm), causing widespread controversy and negative, often cynical national news coverage that eventually forced the chief marketing officer of Rhode Island Commerce to resign, and the ad agency hired to do the work to return money to the state.

Meanwhile, no one really gets, or likes, ‘Cooler & Warmer,’ which is maybe the bigger reason why the Ocean State’s $4.5 million campaign has been called an unqualified disaster by many state officials.

This region can avoid a similar calamity if it focuses first on getting the message right, and then on spending the capital necessary to make sure that message is heard by all those who should be hearing it, rather than coming up with a cool new logo and slogan.

Doing that alone isn’t going to get the job done.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Cyrano Properties, LLC
18 Kellogg Ave.
$7,500 — Add half bath to existing room on second floor of building

Mary Ellen Barden
76 North Pleasant St.
$74,000 — Interior remodel of existing CVS

Paul Shumway
316 College St.
$11,650 — Interior renovations in a nail salon

PCJ Riverside Partners, LLC
19 Montague Road
$15,000 — Interior renovations in pharmacy

NORTHAMPTON

Atwood Drive, LLC
8 Atwood Dr.
$28,000 — Renovate three rooms

Community Enterprises Inc.
441 Pleasant St.
$25,500 — Interior renovations

Northampton Arts Trust
33 Hawley St.
$750,000 — Install roof mounted solar array

Northampton Historical Society
46 Bridge St.
$30,000 — Strip and reshingle roof

Northampton Housing Authority
49 Old South St.
$246,000 — Furnish and install new roof

Pioneer Valley authority
54 Industrial Dr.
$601,650 — Install new roof

PALMER

Camp Ramah
39 Bennett St.
$125,000 — Foundation for new building

Michael’s Party Plus
1221 South Main St.
$20,000 — Interior renovations

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
1 Silver St.
$786,000 — Re-roof

Mount Holyoke College
1 College St.
$45,000 — Renovations and alterations

Mount Holyoke College
33 Woodbridge St.
$53,000 — Construct a new accessory building

SPRINGFIELD

AIC
1000 State St.
$301,000 — Construct new stairs and vestibule

Bi-lingual Outreach Centers of Massachusetts
281 Franklin St.
$100,250 — Exterior renovations

Colebrook Partners South, LLC
511 East Columbus Ave.
$20,000 — Renovations for three new offices

Lorilee I, LLC
30 Belmont Ave.
$96,000 — Construct a temporary roof

MBC Properties, LLC
925 Carew St.
$17,000 — Build new addition on top of existing first floor

Mercy Medical Center
175 Carey St.
$130,000 — Renovations of suites 120 and 140

Mill Street Iconic, LLC
149 Mill St.
$975,000 — Reconfigure and repairs to existing building

Open Atelier
665 Boston Post Road
$210,000 — Remodel interior only for laundromat facility

Springfield College
40 Sheffield St.
$6,000 — Add interior office space

The City Church
51-57 Taylor St.
$30,000 – Construct new bathrooms on second floor

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
Franklin Street
$598,000 — Bullens Field renovation

Joseph & Marie Flahive
10 Arnold St.
$3,400,000 — Construct a 2,697-square-foot bus terminal

Rosow Westfield, LLC
66 S. Broad St.
$7,500 — Interior renovations

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Chris Cejack
1053 Riverdale St.
$25,000 — Repair existing skylights

C’Jack Realty
1053 Riverdale St.
$30,000 — Cosmetic changes to interior

C’Jack Realty
1123 Riverdale St.
$657,000 — Rework existing Verizon Wireless

Salamon Realty, LLC
84 Myron St.
$72,000 — Renovate 3,067-square feet of office space

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 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

218 Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Eden Pond Farm LLC
Seller: Dyer, Caryl A., (Estate)
Date: 05/04/16

BUCKLAND

5 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Mindy K. Goodin
Seller: Garry J. Underwood
Date: 05/09/16

85 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: D&S Village Rentals LLC
Seller: Joseph Kearney
Date: 05/12/16

CHARLEMONT

184 Warner Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Scott Randall
Seller: Beaman, Donald G., (Estate)
Date: 05/03/16

COLRAIN

34 Adamsville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robert L. Slowinski
Seller: Marlene B. Brothers
Date: 05/05/16

5 Griswoldville St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Stephen A. Herzig
Seller: C. Leigh Morrell
Date: 05/12/16

CONWAY

180 Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Vickie L. Lovering
Seller: John F. Page
Date: 05/13/16

655 Reeds Bridge Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Brendan C. O’Connell
Seller: Edouard Beauvais
Date: 05/06/16

GREENFIELD

39 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Charles A. Dart
Seller: Alma M. Garcia
Date: 05/09/16

714 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James A. Santos
Seller: Renee L. Wetterwald
Date: 05/11/16

733 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Gheorghe Seremet
Seller: Ann B. Volpe IRT
Date: 05/02/16

233 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $129,608
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sue E. Sojka
Date: 05/03/16

130 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Matthew Brown
Seller: Kenneth A. Ward
Date: 05/02/16

86 Meridian St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $236,653
Buyer: FNMA
Date: 05/02/16

10 Parkway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lobsang Dorjee
Seller: Doris C. Cowdrey
Date: 05/13/16

6 Pine St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Abbe R. Bresciano
Seller: Ventura R. Perez
Date: 05/02/16

95 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Gregg S. Diefendorf
Seller: Derick Campbell
Date: 05/13/16

HAWLEY

54 East Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Timothy J. Clark
Seller: William M. Rice
Date: 05/09/16

MONTAGUE

75 Dell St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nicole J. Johanneck
Seller: Nancy L. Krug-Springer
Date: 05/06/16

16 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $169,070
Buyer: Caitlyn J. Moore
Seller: Troy M. Santerre
Date: 05/12/16

18 High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Ventura R. Perez
Seller: Gregory R. Haas
Date: 05/02/16

70 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jacob Stafford
Seller: Alice Cecile Cloutier TR
Date: 05/05/16

ORANGE

27 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Michael A. Dupont
Seller: Timothy E. Matthews
Date: 05/04/16

290 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Randy A. Coffin
Seller: Lois M. Coffin
Date: 05/13/16

233 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Jess
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 05/10/16

SHUTESBURY

499 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Salacup
Seller: Germann, Linda S., (Estate)
Date: 05/03/16

SUNDERLAND

84 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Bruce A. Bennett
Seller: Daniel J. Radowicz
Date: 05/11/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

11 Albert St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Eric D. Jalbert
Seller: Callie A. Rapa
Date: 05/06/16

83 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $214,500
Buyer: Scott M. Weller
Seller: Keith Poirier
Date: 05/03/16

187 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: John J. Shea
Seller: Rosemarie P. Costa
Date: 05/02/16

30 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mark D. Carlson
Seller: Thanh Kieu
Date: 05/02/16

102 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Frank J. Montagna
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 05/13/16

33 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $147,971
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jonathan D. Towle
Date: 05/05/16

27 Joseph St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $299,500
Buyer: Angel Quinones
Seller: John H. Eisenbeiser
Date: 05/11/16

1125 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $249,050
Seller: Robert J. Willey
Date: 05/12/16

359 Walnut St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rob Realty LLC
Seller: Ronald L. Degray
Date: 05/10/16

BLANDFORD

15 Woronoco Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $131,483
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Eric S. Kusnick
Date: 05/12/16

BRIMFIELD

1012 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Leeanna Babineau
Seller: William R. Starmer
Date: 05/03/16

148 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jakub Szymura
Seller: FHLM
Date: 05/13/16

CHICOPEE

57 Arthur St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Mainville
Seller: Stephanie M. Potter
Date: 05/02/16

54 Beverly St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Darnell Jones
Seller: Andrew D. Fredette
Date: 05/02/16

92 Fair St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Mary Baker
Seller: Gail C. Cunliffe
Date: 05/12/16

565 Lafleur Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Sergey N Dikan
Seller: Ronald E. Desroches
Date: 05/10/16

36 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Onexis Iturrino
Seller: Susan Moritz
Date: 05/10/16

840 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Amerco Real Estate Co.
Seller: Frank D. Delmonte
Date: 05/02/16

409 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: William Simmons
Seller: Christopher R. Nadeau
Date: 05/03/16

N/A
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,659
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kimberle P. Schneewind
Date: 05/02/16

11 Ohio Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $122,507
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Enrique Texidor
Date: 05/04/16

40 Simonich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Alex Parnicky
Seller: Patricia F. Kamansky
Date: 05/13/16

35 Villa Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: John P. Whiting
Seller: Linda J. Stewart
Date: 05/05/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

140 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Nicole Padilla
Seller: Michael J. Bagge
Date: 05/02/16

30 Clareside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Stephanie F. Weibel
Seller: Donna H. Feathler
Date: 05/04/16

15 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose A. Ruiz
Seller: Calabrese, Cipriano F., (Estate)
Date: 05/06/16

111 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Langan
Seller: James Goodwin
Date: 05/02/16

49 Devonshire Terrace
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mark A. Keroack
Seller: Albert V. Lupenski
Date: 05/13/16

114 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Robert J. Hensinger
Seller: Joshua J. Hastings
Date: 05/04/16

142 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Brendan McNeish
Seller: Caitlin B. Phelps
Date: 05/10/16

25 Granby St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: John Occhialini
Seller: Linda M. Levesque
Date: 05/04/16

182 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $258,634
Buyer: 182 North Main Street LLC
Seller: Dennis Madden
Date: 05/02/16

513 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose M. Gomes
Seller: Dorothy Fiske
Date: 05/13/16

16 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $483,000
Buyer: John B. Cadigan
Seller: Cabot Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/06/16

HAMPDEN

182 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Caitlin Phelps
Seller: Pauly, Margaret B., (Estate)
Date: 05/10/16

45 Erica Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Hastings
Seller: Richard C. Bewsee
Date: 05/05/16

311 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jason Walbridge
Date: 05/13/16

HOLLAND

5 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: David D. Charbonneau
Seller: Margaret Mangiafico
Date: 05/05/16

6 Pine Tree Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Donald E. Burrows
Seller: William G. Davidson
Date: 05/02/16

83 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Jennifer J. Lombardi
Seller: Patricia J. Scungio
Date: 05/02/16

76 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Holly L. Brodeur
Seller: Richard A. Galli
Date: 05/06/16

HOLYOKE

529 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Dany Guzman
Seller: Milagros Rodriguez
Date: 05/02/16

73 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Xelina L. Hernandez
Seller: Lindsey G. Brynjolfsson
Date: 05/09/16

43 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Marcos Reyes
Seller: Epifanio Velez
Date: 05/06/16

66 Ely St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $266,153
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Beatriz Rodriguez
Date: 05/05/16

67 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Toshia L. Caravita
Seller: James M. Sweeney
Date: 05/03/16

10 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Patenaude
Seller: Jennifer Flanzbaum
Date: 05/12/16

195 Huron Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Lacey
Seller: Brian W. Anderson
Date: 05/12/16

27 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Drewnowski
Seller: Frances A. Lyle
Date: 05/02/16

40 Mackintosh Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Paul B. Eggleston
Seller: Daniel C. Ross
Date: 05/05/16

33 Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Bruno Taborelli
Seller: Anne Marini
Date: 05/10/16

215 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Darrell M. Johnston
Seller: Catina Galanes-Grass
Date: 05/02/16

134 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: William J. Edwards
Seller: Kevin Slate
Date: 05/05/16

304 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: April B. Nicotera
Seller: Michael J. McMullan
Date: 05/03/16

LONGMEADOW

171 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: William Magarian
Seller: Marie W. Hobdell
Date: 05/06/16

86 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Shiraz Mardirossian
Seller: Virginia A. Hyde
Date: 05/12/16

78 Branch St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Mattia
Seller: Christopher A. Bazos
Date: 05/11/16

19 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Melvin P. French
Seller: Glenn R. Markenson
Date: 05/06/16

122 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robert A. Walsh
Seller: Anne L. Miller
Date: 05/04/16

273 Deepwoods Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Matthew Chelli
Seller: Rachael P. Kramer
Date: 05/12/16

75 Dover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Michael Smith
Seller: Richard M. Reeves
Date: 05/06/16

111 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Jessica A. Prokop
Seller: Judith C. Fraser
Date: 05/05/16

123 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Carmelo A. Palumbo
Seller: Muhammad Isa
Date: 05/12/16

822 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Mark S. Bean
Seller: Low, Patricia H., (Estate)
Date: 05/13/16

961 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Francis D. Murray
Seller: Mollie R. Plotkin
Date: 05/02/16

41 Pendleton Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,037,500
Buyer: Saher Isa
Seller: Debra G. Polep
Date: 05/12/16

69 Tecumseh Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Mary M. Cahillane
Seller: Stanley J. McCright
Date: 05/02/16

409 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: William M. Collins
Seller: Arnold Cusano
Date: 05/13/16

LUDLOW

27 Brookhaven Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Darren M. Strempek
Seller: Linda A. Finch
Date: 05/06/16

18 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass Inc.
Seller: Marco M. Vieira
Date: 05/11/16

114 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $149,900
Seller: Raymond K. Williams
Date: 05/10/16

66 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: William Dupre
Seller: Jeffrey A. Laing
Date: 05/05/16

36 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. McPherson
Seller: Oleg Kovalev
Date: 05/06/16

21 Fern St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kenneth I. Topham
Seller: Rebecca S. Alves
Date: 05/06/16

17 King St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Geoffrey K. Gordon
Seller: Kimberly M. Conrad
Date: 05/13/16

40 Mineral Spring Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $353,500
Buyer: Southern New England Conference
Seller: Norman Fuller
Date: 05/09/16

171 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $324,500
Buyer: Benjamin J. Pickrell
Seller: Michelle K. Mongeau
Date: 05/13/16

MONSON

10 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Sean M. Comerford
Seller: Robert F. Terbush
Date: 05/13/16

48 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Kenneth Bernard
Seller: Sandra M. Choquette
Date: 05/12/16

19 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $194,750
Buyer: Sarah E. Bernat
Seller: Kenneth M. Bernard
Date: 05/12/16

PALMER

3080 Hillside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Tyler F. Allen
Seller: David E. Burns
Date: 05/03/16

6 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Jeromy R. Roldan
Seller: Arthur W. Boutin
Date: 05/03/16

1036 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Jared Adams
Seller: Michael P. Barclay
Date: 05/13/16

39 Stimson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,200
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Robert Pafumi
Date: 05/05/16

SOUTHWICK

8 Gargon Terrace
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Darold A. Lepak
Date: 05/04/16

119 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Marshall S. Harris
Seller: Gail Carneiro
Date: 05/06/16

15 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Casey C. Berube
Seller: James P. Cool
Date: 05/02/16

SPRINGFIELD

109 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $132,956
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Ana L. Davila
Date: 05/12/16

35-37 Allison Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jorge L. Alvarez
Seller: Ruth K. Monge-Costa
Date: 05/03/16

16 Andover Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Tricia Twining
Seller: Martha F. Mitchell
Date: 05/09/16

115 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Marvel N Dixon
Seller: Raymond S. Hand
Date: 05/12/16

106 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Gerard J. Grondin
Seller: Michael J. Tarantino
Date: 05/10/16

507 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Jose L. Santini
Seller: Flor Fuentes
Date: 05/10/16

85 Castle St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Elba M. Mendez
Seller: Carlton J. Banks
Date: 05/13/16

11-13 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Winsome F. Morrison
Seller: Xiao T. Dong
Date: 05/10/16

261 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Patrick O’Neil
Seller: Zakhariy Tsikhotskiy
Date: 05/12/16

381 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $4,670,000
Buyer: Jefferson Investors LLC
Seller: G&S Cooley Street LLC
Date: 05/13/16

62 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Francisco J. Aviles
Seller: Aleksandr Naumov
Date: 05/06/16

134 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Lismarie Galarza
Seller: Rachel M. Welsh
Date: 05/12/16

29 East Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Christine R. Kiser
Date: 05/05/16

33 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,826
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Louis E. Jones
Date: 05/05/16

44 Gail St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Francis Milord
Seller: Michael Gesin
Date: 05/09/16

29 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,570
Buyer: Marisol W. Cotto
Seller: Sean L. Calkins
Date: 05/10/16

116 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Debra M. Thornton
Seller: Nancy L. Hebert
Date: 05/13/16

77 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Martha C. McLaughlin LLC
Seller: TJM Properties LLC
Date: 05/04/16

55 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $115,950
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Michael A. Riley
Date: 05/03/16

255 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,460
Buyer: John E. Pike
Seller: James A. Ryan
Date: 05/13/16

5 Hickox St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Lolita M. Hanley-Edmeade
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/09/16

79 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Ingrid Rohmund
Seller: Jeromy R. Roldan
Date: 05/03/16

45 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Stephen W. Wyszynski
Seller: Rebecca L. Taylor
Date: 05/06/16

89 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Robbins
Seller: Silver Hammer Properties
Date: 05/09/16

418 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Peter Rodriguez
Seller: Legacy Realty Associates
Date: 05/09/16

41 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,619
Buyer: Juan B. Quintana
Seller: Marilyn J. Spaman
Date: 05/11/16

466 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Aastha Bansri LLC
Seller: Richard Zaranek
Date: 05/06/16

2137 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $862,000
Buyer: Semper Fi Properties LLC
Seller: Patton Realty Co. Inc.
Date: 05/10/16

48-50 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Jose A. Marquez
Seller: Mario E. Mata
Date: 05/04/16

143 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $136,900
Buyer: Daven Wilson
Seller: Richard W. Polastry
Date: 05/04/16

N/A
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Stephen P. Crafsic
Seller: Victoria A. Rondeau
Date: 05/05/16

54 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $175,480
Buyer: Luso FCU
Seller: Stephen E. Johnson
Date: 05/03/16

219 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Ana I. Molina
Seller: Luis A. Velazquez
Date: 05/06/16

173 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Miciel Mariano
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 05/02/16

593 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Home Equity Assets Realty
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 05/05/16

501 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Veden LLC
Seller: Beans Realty Inc.
Date: 05/06/16

55-57 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,633
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Rafael Garcia
Date: 05/04/16

362 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Brenda Davis
Seller: Nelida Macias
Date: 05/13/16

980 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Huan V. Huynh
Seller: Dieu H. Pham
Date: 05/13/16

152 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Caroll Cohen
Seller: Ingersoll Grove LLC
Date: 05/04/16

65 Timber Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Aliengena
Seller: Michael P. Zanarini
Date: 05/06/16

15 Van Horn Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Carmen L. Santiago
Date: 05/13/16

373 Water St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Victor Luzhanskiy
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/13/16

Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $143,167
Buyer: Greater Springfield Habit for Humanity
Seller: Jose Justiniano
Date: 05/04/16

172 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Solmilarie Hernandez
Seller: Angela Cosenzi
Date: 05/03/16

870 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,106
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Frank M. Nagy
Date: 05/12/16

2222 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Rosemary M. Wamaitha
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 05/09/16

TOLLAND

14 Lakeview Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: John D. Gigante
Seller: Charles W. Salkewicz
Date: 05/05/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

888 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Mikhail Sosnin
Seller: Paul P. Prokop
Date: 05/05/16

61-63 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Harry N Allen
Date: 05/05/16

46 Calvin Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Timothy T. Lemonde
Seller: Alfred L. Mutti
Date: 05/11/16

970 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Antonio Romero
Seller: Mohammed Sheikh
Date: 05/13/16

65 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Suk Tamang
Seller: Daniel J. Stuck
Date: 05/13/16

147 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Steven M. Klimczak
Seller: Mary Downey-Costello
Date: 05/13/16

105 Meadowbrook Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Megan Burke
Seller: Gary D. Hagar
Date: 05/09/16

874 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Rindels Realty LLC
Seller: Lynn S. Chan
Date: 05/06/16

101 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Stuck
Seller: Suzanne M. Krug
Date: 05/13/16

38 Ridgeview Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,400
Buyer: Elena Gurskaia
Seller: Kelly A. Salvador-Macadam
Date: 05/05/16

31 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ali M. Ahmed-Sameem
Seller: Andrii Zhyhaniuk
Date: 05/12/16

139 Virginia Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul Weinberg
Seller: John F. Collins
Date: 05/05/16

134 Westwood Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Matthew B. Gray
Seller: Mary E. McGuire
Date: 05/13/16

WESTFIELD

20 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert W. Gardner
Date: 05/13/16

55 Church St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Roy
Seller: William M. Geer
Date: 05/04/16

14 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dana Kiendzior
Seller: Gregory S. Reed
Date: 05/04/16

30 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Donald C. Nelson
Date: 05/04/16

28 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Keating
Seller: Casey C. Berube
Date: 05/02/16

Medeiros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Western Mass Demolition
Seller: A. J. Virgilio Construction
Date: 05/06/16

98 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Robert A. Greenleaf
Seller: William F. Barry
Date: 05/02/16

127 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Strycharz
Seller: Daniel Bain
Date: 05/02/16

4 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Christian A. Potter
Seller: Peter R. Plourde
Date: 05/02/16

54 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Ryan D. Mahoney
Seller: Bruce L. Bradley
Date: 05/02/16

85 Root Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Antoni Grimaldi
Seller: Robert A. Greenleaf
Date: 05/02/16

109 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Bruce L. Bradley
Seller: Renee D. Gonnello
Date: 05/02/16

Violet Circle #5E
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Yuriy Pavlyuk
Seller: Susan A. Hoey
Date: 05/13/16

50 Willow Brook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Brett A. Stevens
Seller: Toni J. Halbach
Date: 05/06/16

WILBRAHAM

285 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Buyer: Gilmar Realty LLC
Seller: Mark J. Palatino
Date: 05/09/16

39 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Sibilia
Seller: Richard A. Sibilia
Date: 05/13/16

19 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $387,125
Buyer: Michael J. Tarantino
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 05/10/16

80 Chilson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Leo P. Dube
Seller: Francis J. Feeney
Date: 05/10/16

2 Crane Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Monson SB
Seller: CBA Realty Group 2 Corp.
Date: 05/03/16

684 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Monson SB
Seller: CBA Realty Group 2 Corp,
Date: 05/03/16

7 Ridgewood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $172,292
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lois B. Skala
Date: 05/09/16

420 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Krista L. Ouimette
Seller: Andrew Jennings
Date: 05/13/16

6 Squire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Allana R. Lee
Seller: Daniel Wittmer
Date: 05/02/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

39 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: David Robertson
Seller: Noemi R. Schwarz
Date: 05/02/16

30 Orchard St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: Hallie C. Hughes
Seller: Richard D. Fink
Date: 05/02/16

121 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kimbel Harwood-Melbourne
Seller: Fanny B. Dontoh
Date: 05/04/16

BELCHERTOWN

9 Carol Ann Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Casey E. Nadeau
Seller: Daniel J. Giroux
Date: 05/03/16

14 Deer Run
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Shannon E. Hard
Seller: Christine Munro
Date: 05/09/16

800 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Nicholas C. Aquadro
Seller: Daniel J. Akey
Date: 05/02/16

1 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Monson Savings Bank
Seller: CBA Realty Group 2 Corp.
Date: 05/02/16

51 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Spencer W. Shumway
Seller: Peter O. Zierlein
Date: 05/02/16

22 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maria Gallo
Seller: Helen L. Barrington
Date: 05/10/16

88 Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Robert W. Chapin
Seller: Francis S. Mercier
Date: 05/06/16

67 Shaw St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Xavier Cody
Seller: Robert K. Dubois
Date: 05/05/16

700 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kenneth L. Maryea
Seller: Jennifer C. Sunderland
Date: 05/11/16

356 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eugene M. Ptaszkiewicz
Seller: Robert J. Cote
Date: 05/13/16

CHESTERFIELD

182 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: UMassfive College FCU
Seller: Susan Steenburgh
Date: 05/12/16

CUMMINGTON

12 Bush Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $175,079
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Scott W. Wichowski
Date: 05/13/16

EASTHAMPTON

10 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Rachel Keenan-Roberts
Seller: Bernhard W. Kober
Date: 05/12/16

19 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $126,900
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Darlene Orvieto
Date: 05/03/16

28 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Matthew Palmieri
Seller: Benjamin C. Snyder
Date: 05/04/16

8 Mayher St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Hunter
Seller: Arthur E. Press
Date: 05/06/16

37 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Megan M. Mason
Seller: Jesse C. Montgomery
Date: 05/13/16

8 Robin Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Colby E. Quinn
Seller: Odonnell, Suzanne F., (Estate)
Date: 05/13/16

GRANBY

7 Lanebrook Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Loay Hemeedi
Seller: Robert F. Flynn
Date: 05/13/16

111 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Megan E. Swain
Seller: Pamela Outhuse
Date: 05/05/16

19 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Steven R. Pelletier
Seller: Louis A. Santos
Date: 05/04/16

Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Ryan Hedges
Seller: Mountain Stream Inc.
Date: 05/06/16

HADLEY

4 Bristol Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Maureen M. Shea
Seller: Paula I. Chadis
Date: 05/12/16

27 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $284,900
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/12/16

HATFIELD

15 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Phoebe D. Sheldon
Seller: Stephen J. Cirillo
Date: 05/09/16

HUNTINGTON

25 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Mason
Seller: Nicholas P. Semenyck
Date: 05/03/16

NORTHAMPTON

89 Autumn Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Edward J. Gallivan
Seller: Gary E. Mongeon
Date: 05/06/16

200 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Paul E. Bertram
Seller: M. K. Lawrence-Riddell
Date: 05/03/16

41 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nira Harper-Elkins
Seller: Nira Harper-Elkins
Date: 05/12/16

301 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $169,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Gregory J. Laporte
Date: 05/02/16

137 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Justin Smith
Seller: Homeshire Properties LLC
Date: 05/12/16

132 Hawley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Justin T. Stone
Seller: Jean A. Fater
Date: 05/05/16

71 Ice Pond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Norrene A. Renkowic
Date: 05/02/16

41 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Scott M. Braidman
Seller: Julia Flum-Stockwell
Date: 05/06/16

111 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dylan Curtis & James LLC
Seller: Peter C. Zygmont
Date: 05/05/16

156 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael Lawrence-Riddel
Seller: A. Denise Wood
Date: 05/03/16

179 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $324,500
Buyer: Gregory R. Graves
Seller: Steven Berlin-Chavez
Date: 05/09/16

47 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Caltess LLC
Seller: Hutchins Family Partnership
Date: 05/02/16

PLAINFIELD

98 North St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $186,900
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robin M. Burt
Date: 05/10/16

SOUTH HADLEY

85 Camden St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Giroux
Seller: Sarah J. Meyer
Date: 05/12/16

420 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Michael D. Robertson
Seller: Valerie A. McQuillan
Date: 05/11/16

24 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael Nicholson
Seller: Gordon N McClaflin
Date: 05/13/16

47 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Lapierre
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 05/12/16

501 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $2,415,000
Buyer: South Hadley Plaza LLC
Seller: JPMCC 2004 C3 501 Newton
Date: 05/06/16

9 Oakwood Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Corey J. Harris
Seller: Jeanne B. Swindell
Date: 05/06/16

36 Roosevelt Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael A. McNicholas
Seller: Thomas E. Cleland
Date: 05/02/16

44 Woodlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael E. McMahon
Seller: Jennifer L. Allard
Date: 05/06/16

WARE

92 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Hughes
Seller: Harrison P. Quirk
Date: 05/05/16

17 Mountainview Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Megan R. Neffinger
Seller: Vision Investment Properties
Date: 05/02/16

19 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Lorraine M. Chapman
Date: 05/02/16

WILLIAMSBURG

21 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Charles W. Odowd
Seller: Joseph S. Barker
Date: 05/09/16

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Atamaniuk, Shane P.
31 Coolidge Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Atmaca, Mehmet Cenk
Atmaca, Mustafa Cem
591 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/16

Auger, Kristina L.
25 Highland Village, Apt. A
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/16

Ayala, Felix M.
Perez, Anabel
154 Oak St., Apt. 2
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/16

Balicki, Ramona Marie
21 Hillcrest Park
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/16

Bayer, Cindy L.
346 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Bellavance-Grace, Beth L.
a/k/a Grace, Beth
53 Clark Ave. #7
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/16

Beltrandi, Michael R.
516 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Berman, Adam D.
504 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/16

Bianchi, Tina M.
626 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Bongiorni, Elizabeth A.
84 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Boutin, Laura A.
330 Main St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Bryant, Andrea L.
37 Harrison Ave.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/12/16

Burnett, Stacie L.
a/k/a Poper, Stacie L.
a/k/a Morse, Stacie L.
a/k/a Ellis, Stacie
170 Orchard St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Carroll, Larry J.
5 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Champagne, Steven M.
1246 Granby Road, Lot 46
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/16

Connaughton, Eleanor M.
53 Partridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Dec, David Paul
21 Hillcrest Park
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/16

DiSanti, Anthony John
14 Kennedy Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Durgin, Michael L.
49 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Faxon, James F.
Faxon, Holli R.
2052 Main St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Foley, Timothy J.
P.O. Box 1522
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Franciosi, Douglas A.
Franciosi, Deborah E.
49 Bardwell St., Apt. 2
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Gerhardson, Jennifer M.
116 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Gosselin, Kristi L.
a/k/a McLeod, Kristi L.
26 Pebble Mill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Hernandez, Sergio Luis
62 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/16

Herrmann, Pauline A.
73 Velma Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/16

Jimenez, Pedro A.
67 Stonina Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Jones, Beverly A.
188 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Kamansky, Dina J.
1020 Park Hill Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/11/16

Kavanaugh, Charles E.
17 Gardner Ave.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Lassalle, Graciela
a/k/a Figueroa, Graciela
279 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Lepine, Amber Lise
44 Governor Dr.
Westfied, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/06/16

Lightworks Photography
Carpenter, Richard Alan
24 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Lindsey, Edward R.
173 Jason St., Apt 9
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Lozada, John E.
10 Washington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/16

Malossini, Lee D.
Malossini, Rosann D.
53 Claredon St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/16

Martinez, Rafael
a/k/a Gomez, Rafael
a/k/a Martinez-Gomez, Rafael
30 Jardine St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/16

Masso, Jose Gilberto
Masso, Kristina Marie
a/k/a Hollender, Kristina
56 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/16

Mastey, Richard S.
24 Keller Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/16

McDonnell, Kevin J.
McDonnell, Melissa A.
PO Box 4931
Holyoke, MA 01041
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/16

Mena, Carmen
691 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/13/16

Mieltowski, John S.
P.O. Box 686
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Moran, Caryn L.
25 First St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/16

Nguyen, Dung
55 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/12/16

O’Neill, John
9 Sycamore St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/16

Perez, Juan
402 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/16

Phelps, Carole A.
99 Monastery Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Polk, Maura A.
289 Morton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Poteat, Patricia D.
6 Lincoln St., #2
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/16

Powell, David F.
P.O. Box 86
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Quackenbush, Brad E.
71 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/16

Razaq, Choudhry A.
P.O. Box 347
Springfield, MA 01537
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/11/16

Richards, Lori S.
67 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/16

Rose, Gregory A.
Rose, Lisa C.
210 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/16

Shawn Roberts Woodworking
Roberts, Shawn W.
Roberts, Ann-Marie
366 North Brookfield Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Simonelli, Pamela
a/k/a Simonelli-Robbins, Pamela
8 Laurel Hill Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/16

Smith, Frederick E.
26 Cheapside St., 2nd Fl.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/16

Sullivan, Becky Ann
8 Wright St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/04/16

Tyminski, Jeanette M.
120 Old field Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/16

Windy Hill Farm
Shea, Raymond Edward
126 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/16

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2016.

AGAWAM

Jump Start Preschool
605 Springfield St.
Rachelle Hannoush

Mosh Electric
52 Peros Dr.
Viktor Moshkovskiy

Nails Shine & Spa
1325 Springfield St.
Giang Thai

S & M Landscaping
27 Kirkland St.
Steve Clay

Sweet Serendipity
16 Lealand Ave.
Angela Jordan

The Social
827 Springfield St.
John Liquori

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Pizza
213 South St.
Evren Turan

Holyoke Puzzles
304 Hillside Ave.
Barbara Bitgood

Paper City Clothing
358 Dwight St.
Carlos Pena

VK Restoration
92 Race St.
Vitek Kruta

LUDLOW

Da Vinci Inc.
115 Sewall St.
Patricia Cheria

Lafayette Woodworking
798 West St.
Joanne Lafayette

Turkish American Social Club
973 East St.
Lokman Yanbol

NORTHAMPTON

Casa Del Sol
207 Main St.
Edmundo Bedach

Eastside Grill
19 Strong Ave.
Debra Flynn

Hallow Inc.
196 Main St.
Robert Burdick

Karuma Center for Yoga
25 Main St.
Eileen Muir

Lia Northampton Inc.
293 King St.
William Lia

On Call Urgent Care, LLC
6 Hatfield St.
Kate Sorenson

Signomi
123 Hawley St.
Elena Zachary

PALMER

Flanders & Son
38 French St.
Shawn Flanders

Fordable Used Cars
1317 Main St.
Ivan Vlasyuk

SPRINGFIELD

Deb’s Fashions
188 Thompson St.
Deborah A. Burke

E & M Construction
19 Eddy St.
Egidio Robinson

Eldred Enterprises
205 Norfolk St.
Eric C. Eldred

Emily Alger Company
112 Dorset St.
Stephanie Lynn

Event Network
1000 West Columbus Ave.
Brandy Quick

Fan Yin Li
907 Carew St.
Fan Li

Fantastico Wraps
1500 Main St.
Nazario Settembre

Frank’s Flowers
838 Main St.
Irma’s Flowers

Free II Grow
8 Campus Place
John A. Dyer

Honey Bee Public Relations
11 Balboa Dr.
Azell Cavaan

Imperial Super Grocery
1072 State St.
Ronald Behnk

La Casa Del Reggaeton
72 Locust St.
Mercedes Tejada

Lularoe Pam McCray
87 Lakevilla Ave.
Pamela McCray

Mayar Market
1196 Saint James Ave.
Ibrahim Mustafa

Melissa’s Place
1555 Wilbraham Road
Melissa Chesbro

Near Photography
747 South Branch Pkwy.
Eli M. Schwartz

No Names Entertainment
27 Salem St.
Moyah Smith

Northeast Distribution
467 Cottage St.
Carrier Enterprise

Reef Dimensions
97 Somerset St.
Richard Steven

Salima Boutique
19 Ellery St.
Fatou Diaby

WESTFIELD

B-Clean Home & Office Cleaning
50 Pequot Place
Carol Iwanski

Esoteric Empire
929 Shaker Road
Christopher Harman

Longevity Massage & Skincare Therapies
59 Pochassic St.
Oleysa Lebedinskaya

McCabe & Son Home Improvement
15 May St.
Edward J. McCabe

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Janna Juice Bar
751 Union St.
Ibrahim Babetti

LSS Trucking
534 Union St.
Sergei Mineev

M.C.L. Mechanical Services
26 Kelso Ave.
Paul Lichwan

Real Clean Solutions
900 Riverdale St.
Shaun Texeira

Sewer Drain & Cleaning
60 Colony Road
Svad Disdarivec

The Last Call
126 Highmeadow Dr.
Eric Laizer

Throwbacks
450 Main St.
Sharroya Charles

Vasquez Construction
249 Westfield St.
Robinson Vasquez

WRB Auto Sales
194 Baldwin St.
William Bayton

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 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

Survivor Journeys Inc., 2 South Bridge Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Dr. Ajay Burton, 396 Inverness Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Survivor Journeys is to provide social and emotional support services to cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers. Our services are built on collaboration with local providers and cancer survivors, along with regional and nationally recognized cancer organizations. We believe no patient, caregiver, or loved one should travel this journey alone.

AMHERST

Tedx Amherst, 47 Fearing St., Amherst, MA 01002. Stephen Chan, 430 Essex St., #4, Salem, MA 01970. Provides free multimedia education, introduces new discussions and ideas to build community, event, and conference planning.

BELCHERTOWN

TDS Social Inc., 841 Federal St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Teresa Dooley-Smith, same. Provides materials and training to professionals.

CHICOPEE

Torres Soto Consulting Corp., 257 Hampden St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Daniel Torres, 20 Lafayette St., Springfield, MA 01109. Business consulting services.

CONWAY

Public Emily Inc., 1101 South Deerfield Road, Conway, MA 01341. Emily Lichter, same. Artist management services.

CUMMINGTON

Pipe Line Awareness Network for the Northeast Inc., 17 Packard Road, Cummington, MA 01026. Kathryn Eiseman, same. To educate the public about fossil-fuel infrastructure and the alternatives; to protect the environment, the climate, health, safety and consumer interests from proposed and existing fossil fuel infrastructure; to study and promote efficiency measures, expansion of programs that manage “peak use” and other, lower impact energy solutions; to engage in legal and regulatory advocacy in connection with fossil fuel infrastructure and alternatives; and to promote, coordinate and assist the activities of other organizations and groups whose purposes are similar.

LONGMEADOW

Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley Inc., 180 Kenmore Dr. Longmeadow, MA 01106. Charles F. Glidden, 278 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040. Organization set to educate and promote respect for life from conception to natural death and to defend the right to life for all human beings.

NORTHAMPTON

Sem Jewelry Corp., One Chapin Way, Apt. 7302, Northampton, MA 01063. Susan Mishiye, same. Online jewelry sales.

PALMER

Sousa Fine Floors Inc., 64 East Palmer Park Dr., Palmer, MA 01069. Steven Sousa, same. Installation, sales and maintenance of flooring.

PITTSFIELD

Ragam Inc., 120 Ontario St., Pittsfield, MA 012001. Varghese Athimoottil, 2 Vics Ct., Albany, NY 12205. Restaurant.

RTS95 Inc., 27 East Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201-6401. Akiva Talmi, same. Corporation service company.

Taconic Transport Inc., 1644 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jeffrey Eaton, 500 W. Main St., Johnstown, NY 12095. Business of trucking, transportation, and truck repair, in all aspects.

SPRINGFIELD

Springfield Community Land Trust Inc., 467 State St., Springfield, MA 01105. Thomas Taafee, 17 Walnut St., Northampton, MA 0060. Charitable purposes of: (1) to aid in the acquisition, improvement (through rehabilitation, new construction or otherwise) and making available (through ownership, acquisition, development or otherwise) at the lowest possible cost to persons and families of low income of every race, religion and nationality, of decent, safe and sanitary housing in the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area (the “area”) and to stimulate, by example or otherwise, the construction, renovation or improvement of properties in the area and generally promote neighborhood improvement for the benefit of persons of limited means who desire to live and raise their families and to enjoy safe, sanitary and attractive homes in the area; it is the purpose of the corporation thereby to provide services to relieve the poor, distressed, underprivileged and indigent of every race, religion and nationality by enabling them to secure the basic human rights to a decent living environment and secure opportunity and thus to lessen the burdens of government. (2) promoting the social welfare by providing such housing through construction of new facilities in the place of blighted vacant, substandard or decadent sites, including those programs, projects, collaborations, and activities that address local needs, improve quality of life, or generate equitable economic development.

Springfield Family Support Programs Inc.,18 Gaucher St., Room 1-B, Springfield, MA 01109. Sharon Ann Jewell, 328 East Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020.

University of Thought Inc., 17 Windsor St., Springfield, MA 01105. Lawrence Kirkland, same. Sales of t-shirts, clothing, and apparel.

Waterdog Technologies Inc., 1391 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Delcie D. Bean IV, 112 Russell St., South Hadley, MA 01035. Buying, selling, marketing, and distributing software.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Briefcase Departments

FutureCity 2026 Presents Development Strategy

SPRINGFIELD — An executive summary of the FutureCity 2026 economic-development strategy was presented to about 120 business and community leaders and stakeholders at CityStage last week. FutureCity is a joint initiative by DevelopSpringfield, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the city of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development. Its purpose is to build on the strategies identified in earlier studies such at the Urban Land Institute study of 2006 and the Rebuild Springfield Plan of 2012 — both of which identified tangible goals that continue to be the focus of public and private economic-development strategy in Springfield. Both plans recommended the importance of developing a long-term strategy for economic growth in the city that would ultimately benefit the entire region. “The goal of this project was to pinpoint and leverage the city’s attributes, including geographic location, infrastructure, workforce, and industries, and align these existing characteristics, assets, and conditions with pillars of realistic current and prospective market opportunities,” said Jeff Fialky, an attorney with Bacon Wilson and co-chair of the FutureCity initiative. “The objective was to develop an approach based upon realistic market opportunities that is obtainable rather than merely aspirational.” The FutureCity strategy was prepared by the nationally recognized real-estate and economic-development consulting firm Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, guided by a steering committee representing a broad spectrum of businesses and organizations over the course of a nine-month period. The consultants were charged with an ambitious scope of work which took place over nine months to include the following: assess existing conditions, analyze target industries, assess logistics and supply-chain capabilities, assess talent-development strategies, develop a list of recruitment opportunities for target industries, and identify strategic initiatives and an implementation plan with measurable deliverables. Newmark conducted over 100 interviews, which included city and state leaders, economic-development agencies, large employers, young professionals, elected officials, nonprofits, workforce-development organizations, real-estate and creative-economy experts, and more, in addition to deep dives into relevant data, peer-city comparisons, and several site visits to Springfield. Major themes emerging from the study include site and space readiness, centralization of small-business resources, development of a multi-generational workforce plan, development of a unified marketing and messaging plan, fostering collaboration and connectivity, strategically unifying economic-development efforts, collaboration, and a focus on Springfield’s unique strengths. “This was a very pragmatic exercise that shows there are many more pros than cons as we continue to market Springfield,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno. “As we have done with the Urban Land Institute and our Rebuild Springfield plans, we will follow through with this one, too. Now is our time. We will continue to capitalize on the synergy of our public and private collaborations and keep the momentum going as the ‘can-do city.’” Added Jay Minkarah, DevelopSpringfield president and CEO and co-chair of the FutureCity initiative, “the FutureCity economic-development strategy is designed to be a guide to action, not simply a plan to sit on a shelf. The plan includes over 170 specific recommendations along with metrics for measuring success, estimated costs, potential impact, and priorities, and identifies the parties responsible for implementation.” Funding was provided by the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the U.S. Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Regional Chamber, Smith and Wesson, and DevelopSpringfield. A link to the presentation can be found at www.developspringfield.com. Over the next few weeks, an executive summary and detailed report will be made available through DevelopSpringfield, the Springfield Regional Chamber, and the city of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic Development.

Springfield, Pittsfield Each Given $475,000 in Working Cities Challenge

BOSTON — The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced that Springfield, Pittsfield, Haverhill, Lowell, and Worcester will each receive $475,000 in the second round of the Working Cities Challenge, a competition for smaller cities in New England focused on building collaborative leadership, which is shown to be a critical element in economic growth for struggling post-industrial cities. The five communities put forward initiatives focused on neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and improving access to economic opportunity. The cities will work on these initiatives over a three-year period, accompanied by technical assistance and a learning community for best-practice sharing. “I want to congratulate the winners of the Working Cities Challenge. Collaborative leadership is at the heart of this competition, and these five cities demonstrated significant capacity to reach across sectors and advance efforts on behalf of low-income residents in their communities,” said Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren. “I look forward to following the progress in the communities in the coming months and years.” Added Gov. Charlie Baker, “together with our partners in the private, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, we are proud to leverage greater resources to support and prepare communities for success. The Working Cities Challenge elevates local leadership, amplifying solutions from the community level to increase cross-sector collaboration and improve economic outcomes for low-income residents.” Last fall, 10 Massachusetts communities were each awarded $15,000 design grants through the Working Cities Challenge to strengthen their bids to the competition. The five winning cities were selected after a six-month design-grant period, which saw the cities refining proposals and adding partners from across their community. The Springfield Works Initiative will advance the city’s economy by enhancing and strengthening the connectivity between employers who need qualified workers and low- income Springfield residents who need meaningful employment. It aims to achieve this goal through an innovative collaboration between employers, educational institutions, service providers, community leaders, community-based organizations, government, and residents. The Springfield Works Initiative core team includes the Western Mass. Economic Development Council, the Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development, the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, MGM Springfield, Partners for Community Action, HAPHousing, Springfield Technical Community College, Western MA National Machine and Tooling Assoc., the Community Foundation of Western Mass., Tech Foundry, United Personnel Services, United Way of Pioneer Valley, and DevelopSpringfield. The Pittsfield Bridges: Transformative Movement (PBTM) initiative will support the journey from poverty to sustainability by collaboratively building community resources and removing barriers. The effort’s vision is for all people in Pittsfield to experience a just, thriving, and safe community. The PBTM’s goal is to improve individual, institutional, and social fairness and respect in the community and thus support individuals moving out of poverty. The PBTM’s core team includes Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, the city of Pittsfield, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Berkshire Community College, BerkshireWorks Career Center, Berkshire United Way, Goodwill Industries, Berkshire Children and Families, Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Community Action Council, Downtown Pittsfield Inc., Pittsfield public schools, the local NAACP chapter, Pittsfield Community Connection, West Side Neighborhood Initiative, First United Methodist Church, Heart 2 Heart Ministry, Manos Unidas, Brien Center for Mental Health, Multi-Cultural Bridge, and Girls Inc. For more information on the Working Cities Challenge, visit www.bostonfed.org/workingcities.

Celia Grace Wins $50,000 at VVM Accelerator Awards

SPRINGFIELD — Twelve area startups won a total of $252,000 at the Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) Accelerator Awards on May 26, led by Celia Grace, whose founder, Marcelia Muehlke, calls her company a fair-trade, ethical wedding-dress seller that gives back and empowers women around the world. Muehlke, who won $50,000 at the ceremony at the MassMutual Center, launched the company several years ago after searching, fruitlessly, for a maker of fair-trade wedding dresses. Sensing both a need and an opportunity, she set about creating such a company. She traveled to Asia and set up a supply chain that could create high-quality garments that she and her clients could feel good about. She then began working with a group of women in a sewing group in Cambodia, contracted with a designer in New York, and got her business — and her dream — up and running. Today, Celia Grace sells dresses across the country and in Europe. The VVM award is just one in a long line of accolades, including a Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Success Spirit Award in 2011, a finish in the money at the UMass Pitch Competition in 2012, and a second-place finish at Valley Venture Mentors’ pitch contest during the Western Mass. Business Expo in 2012. About 500 people attended the May 26 ceremony. The other 11 winners of VVM Accelerator Awards, and their prize money, include:
• Homebody Holistics ($45,000), a maker of all-natural, hand-crafted, herbal cleaning solutions using no harsh chemicals or additives;
• Scout Curated Wears ($32,000), a designer, curator, and producer of thoughtful women’s accessories;
• DaVinci Arms ($21,000), a designer and manufacturer of firearms suppressors and accessories for mission-critical applications;
• Treaty ($21,000), a nanotechnology company whose flagship product is FogKicker, a biodegradable anti-fog solution made from nanocellulose;
• Prophit Insight ($19,000), a software company that helps healthcare providers identify and acquire unique sources of physician referrals;
• Livingua ($18,000), an app that connects travelers to locals who know the language and culture wherever and whenever they want;
• Name Net Worth ($15,000), a connective platform that leverages trusted relationships to measure and strengthen a user’s personal and professional networks;
• iRollie ($9,000), a niche-market phone-case manufacturer and online retailer featuring the rolling tray phone case;
• Need/Done Inc. ($9,000), instant help for kids at home from people their parents trust;
• Sumu ($7,000), which works with property managers and landlords to post fee-free apartments to help users find their next home; and
• AnyCafé ($6,000), a developer of hot beverage solutions for the future, including the Travel Brewer.

Legislation Filed to Cap Sick-time Accrual

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito recently introduced “An Act to Reform Sick Time,” aimed at limiting sick-time accruals that have led to exorbitant payouts upon retirement from state government. The legislation would cap accrual of sick time for state employees in the Executive Department at no more than 1,000 hours, equivalent to six months of work. The bill grandfathers in approximately 5,800 current state employees who already have more than 1,000 hours accrued. Those employees would be capped at their current earned amount as of the date of enactment. Once the legislation is passed, the policy will take effect immediately. “Sick leave is a benefit designed to offer employees a way to deal with health and family issues, not a retirement bonus,” Baker said. “Bringing the Commonwealth’s sick-leave-accrual policy in line with other private- and public-sector employers just makes sense and is the fiscally responsible thing to do.” Added Polito, “this legislation ensures the use of sick time remains consistent with its intended purpose. Benefits for Executive Department employees will remain competitive while we implement an accrual policy that is fair to Massachusetts taxpayers.” Under current law, employees can accrue a maximum of 15 sick days per year, and those employees who retire are permitted to cash out 20% of unused sick time. In FY 2015, 378 employees had an accrual of more than 1,000 hours upon retirement. While this represents only about one-third the number of retiring employees, the cashouts for these employees accounted for nearly 80% of the total cashout cost. Based on the last three fiscal years, if fully implemented, a 1,000-hour cap on accruals would have saved an average of $3.5 million in cashouts per year. “Sick days serve an important purpose, but they must be used in an appropriate and accountable way for our compensation system to have the integrity and transparency taxpayers deserve,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr. Added House Minority Leader Bradley Jones Jr., “recent media reports highlighting excessive sick-leave payouts in the public higher-education system clearly demonstrate the need to crack down on these types of abuses. The reforms proposed by the Baker-Polito administration will help to provide greater transparency and accountability to the state’s taxpayers.”

Habitat for Humanity Partners with Faith Organizations

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) announced an upcoming Circle of Faith build on 479 Allen St. in Springfield. This project is a partnership between GSHFH and 11 local faith communities who have come together to raise the funds for a Habitat home, and who will also contribute volunteers, in-kind materials, and amenities for the project. As an intentionally interfaith project, this build incorporates Christian, Islamic, and Jewish communities. These 11 faith communities include First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, Sinai Temple in Springfield, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in East Longmeadow, St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Longmeadow, the Islamic Society of Western Mass. in West Springfield, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Wilbraham, East Longmeadow United Methodist Church, Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Providence Health System in Springfield, St. Cecilia’s Parish in Wilbraham, and Foster Memorial Church in Springfield. Ellen Tougias, the point person for First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, says her church is “proud to be a part of the Circle of Faith Build for Habitat. We have committed to this project as part of our 30th-year celebration. It is one way that we have chosen to give back to our community in honor of this special year.” Mohammad Bajwa of the Islamic Society of Western Mass. referenced a piece of Scripture in relation to the project: “cooperate with one another, for doing good deeds and righteousness … surely God’s mercy is upon the good doers.” To kick off this partnership, the Circle of Faith communities and GSHFH hosted a “House Wrapped in Love” event at the Islamic Society of Western Mass. on June 1. The family-friendly event invited kids to paint what home, family, and love means to them on sheets of plywood that will then be used to build the walls of the new habitat house at 479 Allen St. Following this event will be several days of building on the job site, where the exterior walls of the home will start to take shape.

Unemployment Drops Across State in April

BOSTON — Local unemployment rates dropped in all labor market areas in the state during the month of April, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. All 15 areas added jobs over the month, with the largest gains in the Springfield, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Barnstable, Worcester, and Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford areas. From April 2015 to April 2016, 14 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, Taunton-Middleborough-Norton, and Barnstable areas. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for April is 3.9%, down 0.7% from the March rate. Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% for the month of April. The unemployment rate is down 0.8% over the year. The statewide seasonally adjusted jobs estimate showed a 13,900-job gain in April and an over-the-year gain of 73,500 jobs. The unadjusted unemployment rates and job estimates for the labor market areas reflect seasonal fluctuations and therefore may show different levels and trends than the statewide seasonally adjusted estimates. The estimates for labor force, unemployment rates, and jobs for Massachusetts are based on different statistical methodology specified by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Leadership Pioneer Valley, Women’s Fund Partner on Alumni Discount

SPRINGFIELD — Effective immediately, Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) and the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts will begin offering alumni of their programs a mutual 20% discount — just one part of a new effort between these organizations to strengthen and coordinate learning opportunities for emerging leaders in the region. Both LPV’s core program and the Women’s Fund’s Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI) program seek to empower up-and-coming leaders and, ultimately, strengthen the region as a whole. However, each program has unique content and perspectives that, if taken subsequently, provide a comprehensive leadership experience. Graduates of the LPV program can apply for LIPPI at womensfund.net; graduates of LIPPI can apply for LPV at leadershippv.org. “The Women’s Fund is thrilled to participate in this collaborative effort with Leadership Pioneer Valley,” said Elizabeth Barajas-Román, CEO of the Women’s Fund. “We think this is a natural partnership for our organizations, as we both invest in creating strong communities through leadership development. Together, our participants will become the civic and business leaders of tomorrow who will help the region thrive.” Added Lora Wondolowski, executive director of Leadership Pioneer Valley, “this partnership makes so much sense as we feel our curriculums are complementary. Together, we are building a cadre of leaders who are making a difference in their careers and communities.” LPV is a nonprofit that works to identify, develop, and connect diverse leaders to strengthen the region. LPV’s core program challenges and engages emerging leaders from all sectors of the community from throughout the region. The curriculum consists of both classroom and hands-on, experiential learning that builds leadership skills, enhances regional understanding, and creates broader networks. The Women’s Fund is a public foundation that connects donors with the lives of local women and girls through strategic grant making and leadership development. Its signature, non-partisan program, LIPPI, is designed to address the need to provide women with the tools, mentors, and confidence they need to become powerful and effective civic leaders and elected officials. Further information on each program can be found at leadershippv.org and womensfund.net.

Local Farmers Receive Awards Totaling $117,500

AGAWAM — Recognizing that farming is essential to the region, the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation and Big Y awarded 47 local farmers from the Berkshires to the Pioneer Valley $2,500 each to make physical infrastructure improvements to their farms. Along with the support of sponsors Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and MGM Springfield, farmers have already put to use the awards for farm-improvement projects. This represents a 42% increase in awards from the 2015 inaugural year. With the collaboration of local agriculture advocacy organizations Berkshire Grown and CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), the applications selected for the Local Farmer Awards were announced in December. More than 120 farmers submitted applications describing their improvement projects. The award recipients are diverse: 32% have been farming for more than 20 years, and 23% for five years or fewer; and more than 40% of the farms have sales of more than $100,000, while another 30% recorded sales of less than $49,000. A winner from 2015 and 2016, Julia Coffey of Mycoterra Farm in Westhampton said, “we are thrilled to be a Local Farmer Award recipient. The projects that these awards have helped fund are making our farm more viable.” This year, Coffey is purchasing equipment required for outfitting a commercial kitchen that will allow the farm to begin manufacturing value-added food products with unsold fresh mushrooms. Jennifer Salinetti, owner of Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham, will install a permanent vegetable wash station which will directly impact the farm’s productivity. Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm in Deerfield will install a pump system for a new well to increase the supply of potable water for the farm’s packing house and greenhouses, which will double its current watering abilities. Harold Grinspoon, founder of the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, who launched the Local Farmer Awards in 2015, noted that “farmers don’t typically ask for help. They are genuinely appreciative of these awards and use the money in creative ways for projects to help their businesses.” Charlie D’Amour, president & COO of Big Y, added, “through our partnership with the Grinspoon Foundation, we are providing one more way to help local growers thrive in our community.” The goal of the Local Farmer Awards is to strengthen farmers’ ability to compete in the marketplace so the region benefits from the environmental, health, and economic advantages of local farming. A farmer appreciation event is held yearly for all applicants and awardees to honor and recognize farmers and promote the importance of local farming.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Company Notebook Departments

Steel Partners Recognizes OMG Inc. for Excellence

AGAWAM — Three kaizen teams from OMG Inc. have been recognized as 2016 Steel Partners Business System Hall of Fame winners. The announcement was made by Jeff Svoboda, president and CEO of Handy & Harman, a Steel Partners subsidiary. The Steel Partners Business System uses lean principles and tools, including kaizens, to increase sales, improve business processes, and reduce and eliminate waste and variation. Kaizen is a strategic activity where employees at every level of a company get together to work on a targeted improvement project. In manufacturing in particular, kaizens often demonstrate that big changes come from many small changes made over time. Kaizens are focused three- to five-day events that generally include defining a problem or goal, documenting the current state, brainstorming and developing a future state, implementing change, developing a follow-up plan and measurement metrics, presenting results, and celebrating success. “We complete over 40 kaizens a year, each involving on average a team of five, so for these three teams to be recognized by our parent companies is certainly a high honor for which we are very proud,” said Hubert McGovern, president and CEO of OMG Inc. A total of 19 employees participated in the three winning kaizens. Two of the kaizens were held at OMG’s headquarters location in Agawam, and one was held in the company’s Asheville, N.C. facility. “OMG is committed to lean manufacturing, and kaizens are just one of the tools we use to drive significant improvement to our overall effectiveness as a company,” said McGovern. “As a result of our lean initiatives, we’ve seen great progress throughout the company, including gains in reducing waste, improving product quality, and bringing value to our customers.” Some of the more significant results for these winning kaizens include a 66% increase in drain-assembly output; a 250% reduction in the need for overtime; a $10,000-per-day increase in sellable units assembled by a packaging team and a related $36,000 annual labor savings; and a $100,000 annual cost reduction related to quality improvement. Headquartered in Agawam, OMG Inc. is North America’s largest supplier of specialty fasteners and products for commercial and residential construction applications. The company operates two business units: OMG Roofing Products (www.omgroofing.com) and FastenMaster (www.fastenmaster.com). OMG is a subsidiary of Handy & Harman Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Handy & Harman Ltd.

Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center to Expand

HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) announced a $1.6 million expansion of its state-of-the-art facility on June 1. The center is located in downtown Holyoke, at 100 Bigelow St. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse; Rick McCullough, vice provost for Research at Harvard University; and MGHPCC Executive Director John Goodhue will be on hand. The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for computationally intensive research in the increasingly sensor- and data-rich environments of modern science and engineering. Computers at the MGHPCC run millions of virtual experiments every month, supporting thousands of researchers in Massachusetts and around the world. The MGHPCC was developed through an unprecedented collaboration among the state’s most research-intensive universities, including Boston University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, and UMass; the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and private industry (Cisco and EMC). The member universities fund the ongoing operation of the data center, which is open for use by any research organization. For more information, visit www.mghpcc.org.

The Creative Opens Office in Thornes Marketplace

NORTHAMPTON — The Creative, a collaboration of three local businesswomen, has opened an office in Thornes Office Suites. The collaboration, which launched in April 2013, is made up of Janice Beetle, principal of Beetle Press; Ruth Griggs, principal of RC Communications; and Maureen Scanlon, principal of Murre Creative. Together, they provide strategic marketing, messaging, and design services. The trio provide flexible services to clients, combining forces to match clients’ needs and offering a full complement of agency services where necessary. The Creative provides its clients with the opportunity for comprehensive marketing and communications services, including assistance with advertising campaigns, branding, public relations, print collateral, strategic marketing planning, and fund-raising campaigns. For more information, call (413) 727-3354 or visit thecreativemarketing.net.

Country Bank Awards Scholarships to Students

WARE — Officials at Country Bank announced the presentation of 15 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to area high-school seniors. The newly formed Country Bank for Higher Education Scholarship was offered to graduating students within the region. The recipients needed to demonstrate a commitment to their communities through volunteerism and leadership by submitting an essay outlining their experiences. “We are so pleased with the response we received for our new scholarship format,” said Shelley Regin, senior vice president, marketing at Country Bank. “Each applicant had a unique perspective on their involvement in helping others, from taking the lead on building a playground to feeding the homeless on Christmas Eve and developing a summer STEM program for underprivileged kids. We were so inspired by the great work these students are doing in their communities and how they are making a difference in the lives of others.” The recipients include Lily White, Auburn High School; Patrick O’Brien, Queen of Heaven Academy; Dong Liang Dzindolet, Leicester High School; Caleb Carr, MA Academy of Math & Science; Sarah Springer, Minnechaug Regional High School; Alexander Reed, Olivia Murray, and Serena Sandoval, Palmer High School; Alexis Nason and Riley Mucha, Quaboag Regional High School; Brittany Como, Emily Rusack, and Olivia Kiritsis, Shepherd Hill Regional High School; Kyle Hill and Sadie Simons, Ware High School.

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff June 14, 2016

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com 
(413) 253-0700

• June 16-19: Taste of Amherst, on the Amherst Common, Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. This is a wonderful way to showcase your restaurant or business. Come join in the fun with more than 20,000 attendees throughout the weekend.  For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 253-0700 or [email protected].

• July 18: 13th annual Golf Tournament, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Schedule: 10 a.m.: full-swing pro clinic; 10:30 a.m.: registration, putting contest, light lunch; noon: shotgun start, scramble format; 5 p.m.: social hour, cash bar; 6 p.m.: dinner, awards ceremony, live auction. Hole-in-one, longest drive, closest-to-pin contests. Cost: $135 per player, $540 per foursome.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org 
(413) 594-2101

• June 16: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at the Arbors at Chicopee, 929 Memorial Dr. Free for all members.

• June 18: 5K Road Race and 2-Mile Walk, 9:30 a.m., starting at the Portuguese Club. Cost: $25, which includes race fee, T-shirt, and lunch at Munich Haus Biergarten after the race.

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 594-2101.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org 
(413) 527-9414

• June 17: Second annual Speaker Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Place, Easthampton. The keynote speaker is U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. How are your local business concerns being discussed at the federal level? Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414

• July 14: Networking By Night, 5-7 p.m., at the Oxbow Marina Sports Center, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 572-9414.

• July 29: 32nd annual Golf Tournament at Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Sign up early and save. Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• June 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Renaissance Manor on Cabot, 279 Cabot St., Holyoke. Mix and mingle with your friends and colleagues at this casual networking event. Refreshments and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members and walk-ins. Sign up at holyokechamber.com.

• July 13: Chamber Coffee Buzz Morning Networking, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Ruwac Inc., 54 Winter St., Holyoke. Jump-start the day with this opportunity to meet business and community leaders while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast at this respected world leader in industrial vacuum systems. This event is free to members of the business community and is sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick LLP.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• July 13: July Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Joint event with Northampton Area Young Professionals. Sponsors: Brain Analysis & Neurodevelopment Center, Highview of Northampton, the Healing ZONE Therapeutic Massage.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• June 13: “Wage & Hour Law Compliance” workshop, at Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Registration/networking, 8:30 a.m.; workshop, 9-10 a.m. Presented by Karina Schrengohst, attorney with Royal, P.C. Refreshments will be served. Cost: free to chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 17: June Chamber Breakfast, at the the Ranch Golf Club, 100 Ranch Club Road, Southwick. Registration, 7 a.m.; breakfast, 7:20, a.m.; program begins, 7:50 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Guilluni. Platinum sponsor: Mestek Inc.; gold sponsor: Berkshire Bank; silver sponsor: First Niagara Bank; coffee bar sponsor: Spherion Staffing. Golf Special: chamber members who are registered for the breakfast can golf for $45 with a cart following the breakfast. Call the golf shop to reserve your spot and mention that you are a chamber member. 50/50 raffle to support two Citizen’s Scholarships. Tickets: $25 for members, $30 in advance for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7
p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 532-6451.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• June 28: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. “The New Overtime Rule — What Is It, and How Will It Impact Me?” Guest Speaker: Timothy Murphy, attorney with Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• July 28: Chamber Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Registration/course-side lunch: 11 a.m. to noon; shotgun start: 12:30 p.m.; dinner immediately following. Sponsored by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Florence Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank, and the MassMutual Center. Cost: $600 per foursome, $160 per individual golfer. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• June 23: Annual Meeting, 7-9 a.m., at Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will kick off with the welcoming of new chairman Brian Houle and the incoming WRC board of directors. Guest speaker: Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. For more information and for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 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

Corporate Automobiles Inc., 398 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Luke Zbylut, same. Sales of pre-owned automobiles.

Pilotmade Inc., 17 Pray St., Amherst, MA 01002. Noah Brooks Kuhn, 9 Newell Court, Amherst, MA 01002. Website design.

CHICOPEE

K & M Youth and Family Services Inc., 71 Roosevelt Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Madeline Colon, same. Non-profit agency designed to help support youth development and social growth through as well as supporting women dealing with domestic abuse issues.

GREENFIELD

Four Corners Fine Wine & Spirits Inc., 402 Federal St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Steven Schecterle, 36 Hoe Shop Road, Gill, MA 01354. Liquor store.

PITTSFIELD

D & D Transportation Inc., 1450 East. St., Suite C-6, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Yohanny Mercado, 14 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604. Door-to-door transportation services.

New England Basset Hound Rescue Inc., 34 Dexter St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jillian Bamford, same. Non-profit organization to care for and protect Bassett Hounds by rescuing them, relocating them, providing them with veterinary services and educating the public about breed rescue.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

New England Meetinghouse Design Inc., 55B North Main St., South Deerfield, MA 01373. David Satkowski, 392 Greenfield Road, Deerfield, MA 01342. Retail and wholesale sales of building supplies.

SOUTH HADLEY

Music and Art South Hadley Inc., 100 Morgan St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Ira Brezinsky, 93 Woodbridge St., South Hadley, MA 01075.

SOUTHAMPTON

Michael J. McKenna Inc., 209 Pomeroy Meadow Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Michael J. McKenna, same. Masonry services.

SOUTHWICK

Johnson Management Company, 35A Tannery Road, Southwick, MA 01077-9735. Robert Johnson, same. Management, consulting, and advisory services.

SPRINGFIELD

DS Markets Inc., 1182 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Armando Feliciane, same. Retail sales of food and other products.

DTG Solutions Corp., 343 Tiffany St., Springfield, MA 01108. Daniel Gondek, same. Software development and services.

Dynasty Lin Inc., 5 Locust St., Springfield, MA 01108. Ying Lin, same. Chinese restaurant.

Fit Staffing Inc., 25 Bremen St., Springfield, MA 01108. Jacqueline Fallon, same. Staffing agencies.

Hope and Dreams Inc., 120 Federal St., Springfield, MA 01105. Alsia Lopez-Buchanan, same.

Mejia Professional Painting Corp., 1563 Dwight St., Springfield, MA 01107. Rafael Mejia, same. Professional painting services.

North Edge Dental Laboratory Inc., 1795 Main St., Suite 115, Springfield, MA 01103. Majed Baki, same. Dental laboratory.

Palate Inc., 8-11 Temby Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Jose Hernandez, Jr., 21 Garvey Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. Restaurant and sports bar.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Digicomct Inc., 2460 Main St., West Springfield, MA, 01107. Jatinder Lamba, 119-12 Rockaway Blvd., Queens, NY 11420. Cell phone sublicensee.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE

Fearless Innovations Inc. 148 Cross Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266. Tereza Hubkova, same. Manufacturing, medical apparel and cosmetics.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Briefcase Departments

Tishman Construction, Fontaine Brothers Win MGM Garage Contract

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield, the urban announced it has awarded a construction contract to Tishman Construction, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AECOM, in partnership with Springfield-based construction manager Fontaine Brothers Inc. Together these companies will be responsible for erecting the seven-level, 3,400-space parking garage structure. Construction is set to begin this month and be completed in approximately 20 months. “We are delighted about our continuous progress toward building MGM Springfield. Today’s announcement is yet another example of how we are engaging top global companies and local businesses to develop this tremendous project,” said Michael Mathis, president and COO, MGM Springfield. “We are excited to see construction on the garage move forward as the foundation is poured and we watch this structure rise out of the ground over the coming months.” MGM Springfield is expected to open in fall 2018, and is currently the largest construction project under development in Western Mass. The resort will feature a luxury hotel and a variety of entertainment offerings, including dining, shopping, gaming, and amusements, expected to attract millions of visitors and locals to downtown Springfield. “We are thrilled to be part of another iconic MGM Resorts development and excited to continue our work with the city of Springfield, Pioneer Valley Building Trades, and Fontaine Brothers Inc. to bring the vision of MGM Springfield to life,” said Edward Cettina, COO of AECOM’s building construction group. MGM Springfield is committed to engaging the community and maintaining diversity across its workforce, partners, and supply chain. In alignment with this commitment, Tishman Construction will host information sessions for diverse companies interested in working as subcontractors on the project. Tishman is partnering with Fontaine Brothers to manage the parking-garage project, including solicitation of subcontractors and other procurement efforts. Fontaine Brothers is a local, fourth-generation, family-owned construction firm. In Springfield, Fontaine is best-known for its work on major construction and renovation projects including Symphony Hall, the MassMutual Center, Hilton Garden Inn, and dozens of educational institutions. “Fontaine Brothers is elated to partner with Tishman Construction and MGM Springfield on this exciting project,” said David Fontaine Jr., vice president, Fontaine Bros. “We are thrilled to join this world-class team and to play an active role in the continuing revitalization of the city we call home. We look forward to working with Tishman to manage the construction effort while continuing to help the team connect and partner with talented contractors based here in Western Massachusetts.”

Business Leaders Purchase South Hadley Plaza

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley Plaza, located at 501 Newton St., is officially under new ownership. The new owners are a triumvirate of local business leaders: Rocco Falcone of Rocky’s Hardware, Peter Picknelly of Peter Pan Bus Lines, and the Yee Family, whose other South Hadley businesses include Johnny’s Bar and Grille, Johnny’s Taproom, and IYA Sushi & Noodle Kitchen. The plaza is home to Rocky’s Hardware, Friendly’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, General Cleaners, and Mandarin Gourmet. There are currently vacancies in the former Movie Gallery and Big Y locations. That is due to change under the new ownership. “We’re in a great position to attract a mix of local and national businesses,” Falcone said. “This is a vibrant community, and we want to deliver some exciting options and breathe new life into South Hadley Plaza. The former Big Y site in particular, with its 60,000 square feet of space, is a unique offering that we’re exploring some interesting ideas for.” The new owners bring the resources and pedigree to draw new business and connect with the South Hadley community. Rocky’s Hardware has 31 stores in New England and four in Florida. Meanwhile, this will be the second collaboration for Picknelly and the Yee Family, who purchased and revitalized Springfield’s historic Student Prince restaurant in 2014. “It’s essentially three family businesses coming together — big families with big businesses, but families all the same,” Falcone said. “We look forward to expanding the horizons of this space and being a great resource for the community.”

State Unemployment Drops to 4.2% in April

BOSTON — The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in April from the March rate of 4.4%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts continues to gain jobs, with 13,900 added in April. The April gain follows March’s revised gain of 6,600 jobs. From December 2015 to April 2016, Massachusetts has added 35,600 jobs. In April, over-the-month job gains occurred in the professional, scientific, and business services; leisure and hospitality; trade, transportation, and utilities; education and health services; other services; information; financial activities; and manufacturing sectors. The April state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.0% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We see continued strong job gains in many of the traditional economic drivers for the state,” Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Ronald Walker II said. “The strong job gains in April are on the heels of 6,600 jobs added in March and 13,900 jobs added in February.” The labor force increased by 15,400 from 3,581,500 in March, as 19,000 more residents were employed and 3,500 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.8% from 5.0% in April 2015. There were 27,100 fewer unemployed people and 404,000 more employed people over the year compared to April 2015. The state’s labor force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — increased 0.3% to 65% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has decreased 0.3% compared to April 2015. Over the year, the largest private-sector percentage job gains were in construction; professional, scientific, and business services; other services; information; and education and health services.

State Launches Campaign for Good Samaritan Law

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey announced a new public-information campaign to encourage people to call 911 for emergency medical services at the first signs of a drug overdose. Along with Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, and members of the law-enforcement community, state officials launched the $250,000 Make the Right Call campaign to promote the Massachusetts 911 Good Samaritan Law. This law provides protection to individuals seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone else experiencing a drug-related overdose, including opioid-related overdoses, without the risk of charges of possession of a controlled substance. “Today we’re proud to announce, along with the attorney general, a partnership for a $250,000 campaign to encourage people to call 911 at the first sign of a drug overdose,” Baker said. Added Healey, “what the Good Samaritan Law says is that, if you see someone overdosing, or if you’re with someone who is overdosing, call 911. Get them help. And if you do call 911 to save that person’s, life you will not be prosecuted for drug use or possession.” Sudders noted that addiction is a disease, and “just like if we saw someone on the side of the street who had collapsed from a heart attack, we would stop, and we would call 911, and that is what this campaign is about.” Baker added that “this 911 Good Samaritan Law, will reinforce to bystanders and first responders alike that the most important step to take when someone is having an overdose is to save their life, and that someone shouldn’t face legal consequences for taking that step.”

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Company Notebook Departments

Report Cites HCC-UMass Relationship as Successful Transfer Pathway

HOLYOKE — The relationship between Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst is highlighted in a national report as a model of a successful transfer partnership other colleges would do well to emulate. HCC and UMass were selected as one of only six pairs of ‘high-performing’ community colleges and partner universities in “The Transfer Playbook: Essential Practices for Two- and Four-Year Colleges” from the Aspen Institute and the Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College. “We analyzed the practices at partnerships of community colleges and four-year institutions with high rates of transfer-student success,” said Davis Jenkins, senior researcher at CCRC and co-author of the report released Tuesday. “This report presents the evidence-based strategies that community colleges and university leaders can use to improve outcomes on their own campuses.” The free report is available online at as.pn/transfer1. It praises HCC for its “culture of commitment to transfer” and “the institution’s goal of improving transfer rates,” and cites President Bill Messner for regularly communicating “the importance of clear transfer pathways with UMass Amherst leaders.” The report cites collaborative grants that align degree pathways and support student success for HCC students who transfer to UMass; HCC’s learning-community courses that “provide the sort of rich and rigorous learning experiences that will prepare students for four-year college coursework”; the HCC Honors program, including a new transfer pact between HCC and the Commonwealth Honors College at UMass; the emphasis on dual enrollment for high-school students taking college classes; and regular visits to HCC from UMass transfer representatives. The report also notes the general expectation among faculty, staff, and advisors that students at HCC will transfer after earning a certificate or degree. “Everyone asks, ‘where are you going next?’” an HCC student quoted in the report remarks. Each year, UMass Amherst accepts and enrolls more transfer students from HCC than from any other community college in Massachusetts. For the fall 2015 and spring 2016 semesters, a total of 203 HCC students transferred to UMass Amherst.

90 Meat Outlet Opens Expansion on Avocado Street

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined officials from 90 Meat Outlet recently to celebrate the completion of its 15,000-square-foot expansion at 90 Avocado St. in the North End. Latino Food Distributors, an affiliate of 90 Meat Outlet, built the expansion and moved its headquarters to the Avocado Street site. The move relocated eight jobs from a temporary leased site in West Springfield. Under the five-year tax-increment financing agreement, the company invested approximately $1.5 million into the project, including renovations and equipment, and will create seven new jobs. The business will continue to pay current taxes on the 90 Meat Outlet building, and received an exemption on the new construction, beginning at a full exemption during the first year, and down to 20% by the fifth year. The exemptions result in a savings of approximately $45,600 for the company over a five-year period, and a gain of $30,400 in taxes for the city of Springfield. 90 Meat Outlet owner Jim Vallides has also pledged to donate $1,000 to fund the ShotSpotter public-safety initiative that covers the North End area of Springfield to the Chicopee line.

Center for EcoTechnology Wins Environmental Award

NORTHAMPTON — The Center for EcoTechnology was recognized recently at the 2016 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England regional office. The Center for EcoTechnology was among three dozen recipients across New England honored for helping to improve New England’s environment. “I could not be more proud of the efforts of the Center for EcoTechnology in conjunction with our partners,” said President John Majercak. “We decided to make an active effort to reduce food waste, and it’s tremendous to see the impact that focus has had.” The Center for EcoTechnology was noted for being a leader and pioneer in food recovery in Massachusetts, most recently through its partnership with the state Department of Environmental Protection to offer RecyclingWorks MA. Wasted food makes up the largest component of our country’s municipal solid waste and accounts for the largest portion of its methane emissions, making wasted food a significant environmental issue. In addition, reducing food losses by just 15% could feed more than 25 million Americans each year, according to the National Resources Defense Council. Each year since 1970, EPA New England has recognized individuals and groups in the six New England states who have worked to protect or improve the region’s environment in distinct ways. “We’re proud to honor those citizens, businesses, and organizations who have gone the extra mile to help protect and preserve our region’s natural resources,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “These New England award winners are committed to making our towns, cities, and countryside of New England healthy, vibrant places with clean air, land, and water.” The Center for EcoTechnology, along with RecyclingWorks, has spearheaded collaborative efforts to address and divert wasted food by helping hundreds of food-waste processors, recovery agencies, haulers, and thousands of businesses divert wasted food and build a strong industry to comply with the state’s food-waste disposal ban. The center recently expanded its work to Connecticut to replicate strategies tested in Massachusetts. Since 2012, the Center for EcoTechnology has helped businesses divert 20,389 tons of wasted organics, including wasted food, annually.

ATC Audio Video Lighting Celebrates 30th Year

WEST SPRINGFIELD — ATC Audio Video Lighting recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. In 1986, the company started in a basement workshop. Due to a lack of space, it moved to its first brick-and-mortar retail location, which was a meager 400 square feet. After moving to three larger locations, ATC now resides in its 8,000-square-foot location on Myron Street. The company offers professional/commercial audio, video, and lighting installation, integration, design, and sales. ATC’s clients are in a wide range of industries, such as corporate, colleges and universities, public and private schools, government, hospitals, casinos, technology centers, houses of worship, theaters, sport facilities, DJs, musicians, and any organization that utilizes AV technology. ATC’s Myron St. location also houses one of the only walk-in retail stores of its kind in New England. The retail store offers over-the-counter sales and service of audio, video, and lighting equipment. Another major part of the company’s business is its rental and production inventory, giving the customer the ability to rent anything from simple items like a microphone up to major audio- and video-production equipment and technician services. “I remember working solo in the first store on White Street in Springfield,” said Tony Caliento, ATC owner and president. “We had 400 square feet, no air conditioning and heat that barely worked, but we didn’t care at the time; we just loved what we were doing. Once we were known to clients, we stocked more equipment, offered more services, and the 400-square-foot space filled quickly. Reflecting on the company’s growth since then, Caliento added, “our staff enjoys working for ATC and loves what we do for our clients.”

HUB International New England Awards Scholarships

EAST LONGMEADOW — HUB International New England, a division of HUB International Limited, a leading insurance brokerage firm, announced it will award scholarships to local graduating high-school seniors planning to attend an accredited college, university, junior college, or community college. The students must plan to continue their study of business and enter college the same year as their graduation from high school.
“There is such a wide range of young talent right here in Western Mass.,” said Timm Marini, president of HUB International New England. “We are delighted to recognize these students for their high achievements, hard work, and dedication to continuing their studies and pursuing their dreams.” HUB International has been providing scholarships to high-school seniors for 29 years. Scholarships are awarded based on the high school’s recommendation. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

• June 8: New-member reception, 5-7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 423 Russell St., Hadley. This is an opportunity to showcase your own business, learn from new members, and network with a variety of individuals from other businesses. Enjoy an evening with music, light fare, and cheer while you get acquainted with more than 60 new members. Tickets: free for new members who joined between January and June 2016, $10 for other members, $15 for non-members.

• June 16-19: Taste of Amherst, on the Amherst Common, Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. This is a wonderful way to showcase your restaurant or business. Come join in the fun with more than 20,000 attendees throughout the weekend.  For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 253-0700 or [email protected].

• July 18: 13th annual Golf Tournament, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Schedule: 10 a.m.: full-swing pro clinic; 10:30 a.m.: registration, putting contest, light lunch; noon: shotgun start, scramble format; 5 p.m.: social hour, cash bar; 6 p.m.: dinner, awards ceremony, live auction. Hole-in-one, longest drive, closest-to-pin contests. Cost: $135 per player, $540 per foursome.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• June 3: Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Data, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Have some lunch from Hamel’s Catering and learn about protecting your data. Patrick Lostaglia, owner of Data Safe Guard, will discuss backup disaster recovery plans, why your data should be encrypted, what is PCI and why you should be compliant, basic law and compliance for the data you use, why anti-virus is not enough, and how to avoid cybercriminals. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 594-2101.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• June 6: Move the Mountain networking event, 5-7 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Networking collaboration between the Greater Easthampton and Greater Holyoke chambers. Refreshments and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members in advance, $15 for non-members and walk-ins. Tickets are available through the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce at 33 Union St., Easthampton, (413) 527-9414 (or register online at easthamptonchamber.org); or the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at 177 High St., Holyoke; (413) 534-3376.

• June 17: Second annual Speaker Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Place, Easthampton. The keynote speaker is U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. How are your local business concerns being discussed at the federal level? Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414

• July 14: Networking By Night, 5-7 p.m., at the Oxbow Marina Sports Center, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 572-9414.

• July 29: 32nd annual Golf Tournament at Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Sign up early and save. Register online at easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

holyokechamber.com

(413) 534-3376

• June 3: Holyoke Chamber Day with the Valley Blue Sox, Mackenzie Stadium, Beech Street, Holyoke. Stop by the chamber office at 177 High St., Holyoke to pick up complimentary tickets.

• June 6: Move the Mountain networking event, 5-7 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Networking collaboration between the Greater Easthampton and Greater Holyoke chambers. Refreshments and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members in advance, $15 for non-members and walk-ins. Tickets are available through the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at 177 High St., Holyoke, (413) 534-3376; or the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce at 33 Union St., Easthampton, (413) 527-9414.

• June 8: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Person of the Year Awards, 5:30-9 p.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Board elections, networking, food stations, announcement of 2016 Business Person of the Year and the Volunteer Award winner, and celebration of local legacy businesses. Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-member guests. The public is invited to attend. Register online at holyokechamber.com.

• June 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Renaissance Manor on Cabot, 279 Cabot St., Holyoke. Mix and mingle with your friends and colleagues at this casual networking event. Refreshments and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members and walk-ins. Sign up at holyokechamber.com.

• July 13: Chamber Coffee Buzz Morning Networking, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Ruwac Inc., 54 Winter St., Holyoke. Jump-start the day with this opportunity to meet business and community leaders while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast at this respected world leader in industrial vacuum systems. This event is free to members of the business community and is sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick LLP.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• June 1: June Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., at Fort Hill Brewery. Sponsors: Advanced Restoration Group, Czelusniak Funeral Home, Delap Real Estate, Lia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Northampton, New England Public Radio.

• June 3: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts” workshop, 9-11 a.m., at Greenfield Savings Bank, 325A King St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $45 for non-members.

• June 9: “QuickBooks 101” workshop, 9-11 a.m., at Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Reservations: Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members.

• July 13: July Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Joint event with Northampton Area Young Professionals. Sponsors: Brain Analysis & Neurodevelopment Center, Highview of Northampton, the Healing ZONE Therapeutic Massage.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• June 2: “Everyday Ways to Protect Your Body from Disease” workshop, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Presented by John Hoime, owner-practitioner, Alternative Health, Southwick. Refreshments will be served. Cost: free to chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 6: Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Mayor Brian Sullivan, 8-9 a.m., at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. This event is free and open to the public. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 8: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Westfield Bank, 141 Elm St., Westfield. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network, and bring your business cards. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 13: “Wage & Hour Law Compliance” workshop, at Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Registration/networking, 8:30 a.m.; workshop, 9-10 a.m. Presented by Karina Schrengohst, attorney with Royal, P.C. Refreshments will be served. Cost: free to chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 17: June Chamber Breakfast, at the the Ranch Golf Club, 100 Ranch Club Road, Southwick. Registration, 7 a.m.; breakfast, 7:20, a.m.; program begins, 7:50 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Guilluni. Platinum sponsor: Mestek Inc.; gold sponsor: Berkshire Bank; silver sponsor: First Niagara Bank; coffee bar sponsor: Spherion Staffing. Golf Special: chamber members who are registered for the breakfast can golf for $45 with a cart following the breakfast. Call the golf shop to reserve your spot and mention that you are a chamber member. 50/50 raffle to support two Citizen’s Scholarships. Tickets: $25 for members, $30 in advance for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. To register, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

shgchamber.com

(413) 532-6451

• June 22: Three-chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce will host “A Networking Night in the Tropics,” featuring island/beach music by Rum & Steel. Taste the food of the islands. Cost: $15 for members, $20 cash for non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 532-6451.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• June 1: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Springfield College, Flynn Campus Union, 263 Alden St., Springfield. Honoring the 2016 Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year, Patrick Leary. Featuring motivational speaker Norm Bossio. Celebrating the successes of the Springfield Regional Chamber’s 2015-16 year and electing chamber board of directors. Sponsored by MGM Springfield and United Personnel. Coffee bar sponsor: Wolf & Co., P.C. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• June 28: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. “The New Overtime Rule — What Is It, and How Will It Impact Me?” Guest Speaker: Timothy Murphy, attorney with Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• July 28: Chamber Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Registration/course-side lunch: 11 a.m. to noon; shotgun start: 12:30 p.m.; dinner immediately following. Sponsored by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Florence Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank, and the MassMutual Center. Cost: $600 per foursome, $160 per individual golfer. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• June 1: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Event is open to the public; non-members must pay at the door. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• June 23: Annual Meeting, 7-9 a.m., at Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will kick off with the welcoming of new chairman Brian Houle and the incoming WRC board of directors. Guest speaker: Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. For more information and for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Time Is Now for Economic Strategy

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

It’s called FutureCity 2026.

It used to be called FutureCity 2025, and, according to some of those who helped put it together, the first number on the title was 2022. That’s how long people have been working to pull together a comprehensive economic strategy for the city of Springfield. And we’re glad they persevered.

Because the city needs one.

This might not have been immediately apparent to those stakeholders assembled at CityStage last week to hear representatives of Newark Grubb Knight Frank, the global corporate-services company hired to create the report, deliver a synopsis. But by the end of the night, it should have been.

Indeed, while those presenting the Readers Digest version of the 300-page report certainly told those in attendance a lot of things they already knew — including the observations that Bradley Airport and I-91 are strategic assets for the city, and public-safety issues and the high cost of energy in Massachusetts are challenges and even liabilities — they also told them many things they probably didn’t know.

These include everything from the opinion of those at the Newark Group that this region should be aggressive in its pursuit of certain industry groups — from food and beverage manufacturers to backroom operations for financial-services companies — to the fact that maybe the biggest thing holding Springfield back right now is a shyness when it comes to loudly announcing its presence and its virtues.

“You can’t be humble,” Robert Hess, executive managing director of consulting for the Newark Group, told those assembled, a group comprised of city and regional economic-development leaders, businesses owners, and individuals interviewed by the plan’s creators during their many visits here.

And the city has been humble for way too long, but mostly for a very good reason, or several of them; it’s pretty easy for a city that a decade ago fell into receivership, has a downtown that, until very recently, hadn’t seen significant new construction in more than 30 years, and has been mostly stagnant since the early ’80s to be humble.

But not anymore. The city has, or soon will have, a $950 million casino, a revitalized century-old train station, an international company building subway cars, growing vibrancy downtown, and a healthy supply of new entrepreneurial energy, and it should no longer be shy about presenting its case to companies and site selectors across the company and around the world.

That’s one of the major recommendations in the report, but there are others, involving everything from sharpening the focus on workforce (or talent) development to downtown revitalization; from supporting and strengthening the small-business infrastructure to breaking down the silos erected by those working in economic development.

Moving forward on these recommendations will take many things, especially time, money, and, perhaps most importantly, commitment, but none of these should be allowed to become an obstacle.

That’s because, while the city has certainly come a long way in the past decade, it still has a long way to go, and instead of simply adding up the dollar figures from the projects in various stages of development and putting them up on a screen, it should be looking forward — and with a solid plan as it does so.

A plan is important because just about every city in the country is looking for the same things these days — vibrancy, young people, industry sectors to attract, and, above all else, jobs.

Most of these cities — although not as many from the Northeast, according to those at the Newark Group — are being very aggressive, proactive, and organized as they pursue all these things.

Springfield must develop these traits as well. And that’s why an economic-development strategy is so important.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Departments People on the Move

Michael Moran

Michael Moran has been appointed president and chief administrative officer of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region. He had been serving in this role in an interim capacity since Jan. 29. “Since January, Mike has been deeply engaged with community members, seeking input as the Eastern Region evolves to meet the contemporary needs of patients in Ware, Palmer, and surrounding communities,” said Nancy Shendell-Falik, senior vice president, Hospital Operations, Baystate Health. “He is working with Baystate Health colleagues to bring more primary care and specialty care to the Eastern Region, has ensured the current level of emergency care in Ware will continue, and is building relationships with Eastern Region team members, local leaders, community groups, the region’s EMS services, and many others.”
Moran came to the Eastern Region from a health-system role as vice president for Clinical, Facilities & Guest Services. In his 14 years at Baystate Health, he has had a vast scope of responsibility, at one point overseeing 13 departments and more than 1,300 team members throughout the system. He has been responsible for a broad spectrum of services including cancer, behavioral health, neurosciences and rehabilitation, food and nutrition, facilities, and more. He is known for building high-performing teams, fostering engagement, and serving as executive leader for Baystate Medical Center’s complex cardiovascular and emergency-room facilities-improvement projects. He led the building of the orthopedic surgery and cancer centers in Springfield and the surgical center under construction at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. He has co-led the health system’s largest and most complex Lean project, which improved patient flow at Baystate Medical Center and resulted in efficiencies of more than $5 million. The Baystate Health board of trustees and board members for the Eastern Region voted unanimously to make Moran’s appointment permanent. “Michael brings 27 years of experience in multiple industries, including the military, recreation, hospitality, education, and healthcare,” said Shendell-Falik. “His community involvement includes service to several boards and committees throughout Western Massachusetts. His skills and experiences are well-suited to fulfill the leadership needs of the Eastern Region.”

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Robert Kleine III

Robert Kleine III has been named Dean of the Western New England University (WNEU) College of Business, effective July 1. He succeeds Dean Julie Siciliano, who is retiring after 30 years at WNEU. Linda Jones, WNEU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, announced the appointment, citing Kleine’s academic accomplishments and strong record of institutional leadership. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Kleine as our new dean, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to develop new academic programs and to advance the College of Business and the university,” she said. Kleine was previously associate dean and James F. Dicke professor of Marketing at Ohio Northern University, where he served for 14 years. While there, he collaboratively led the creation of several programs, including a whole-campus entrepreneurial mindset initiative; the pharmaceutical business major, for which he served as coordinator for several years; and, more recently, a risk management & insurance major. Prior to that, he served as marketing faculty, with graduate faculty status, at Arizona State University, and served as a marketing consultant to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. He earned a PhD in marketing from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire. Kleine’s research, published in top marketing journals including the Journal of Consumer Research, Psychology & Marketing, and the Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management, is widely cited and influential. He received the Ferber Award for best interdisciplinary article based on a dissertation published in the Journal of Consumer Research. The Marketing Science Institute recognizes his work as “essential reading in marketing.” Kleine is an accomplished educator and certified master teacher. In 2012, he received the Instructional Innovation Award, recognizing his innovative experiential curricular-development efforts. He is a member of Alpha Mu Alpha, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Gamma Theta Upsilon, and Phi Kappa Phi. “Western New England University generally, and the College of Business specifically, presents a great opportunity,” Kleine said. “The university is blessed with strong leadership, and the College of Business has an abundance of talented faculty and staff. As dean, I look forward to building on the college’s strengths, working collaboratively across the university campus to strengthen existing programs, and to identifying unique, high-value, differentiated new-program opportunities in ways that positively impact the college’s enrollment and reputation.”

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Thomas McDowell

Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski has appointed Thomas McDowell Interim Head of School for Pope Francis High School. He will begin his position in late July or early August. Meanwhile, a national search for a permanent head of school has been undertaken. McDowell is a retired school superintendent, having served most recently as interim superintendent in Wethersfield, Watertown, and Tolland, Conn. He also has served as superintendent of schools in Plymouth, Conn., and in Westfield. He said he looks forward to the new interim position at Pope Francis High School. “It’s exciting, building something new,” he said. “I like the idea of having one school as a superintendent, with a smaller group of kids.” He said the advantage of serving a smaller group of students will be the opportunity for more communication and more presence in the school community. “What I miss most about being a superintendent is being close to students.” McDowell will oversee day-to-day school operations while Paul Gagliarducci remains on as executive director of the Pope Francis High School project, focusing on construction of a new facility as well as other elements regarding the creation of this new Catholic secondary school. In September, the students and staff of Holyoke Catholic High School in Chicopee and Cathedral High School in Springfield will officially merge, becoming Pope Francis High School in its temporary location on the present Holyoke Catholic campus. Construction of the new Pope Francis High School building on Wendover Road in Springfield is expected to begin later this year, with an anticipated completion date in 2018.

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Jynai McDonald was recently hired as Regional Manager of the Training Resources of America Inc. (TRA) Western Mass. offices located in Holyoke and Springfield. McDonald holds a bachelor’s degree in digital marketing and social-media management, an associate’s degree in business administration, and a paralegal program certificate in legal studies, all from Bay Path University. She brings significant leadership, supervisory, and job-development experience to her new position. Training Resources of America, headquartered in Worcester, is a private, nonprofit organization that has been providing quality education, employment, and training services in Massachusetts since 1975. Over the years, its efforts have enabled thousands of educationally and economically disadvantaged youth and adults to improve their quality of life by learning new skills, developing self-confidence, and finding pathways to self-sufficiency through education, employment, and training. It has training sites in Brockton, Fitchburg, Holyoke, New Bedford, Quincy, Salem, Springfield, and Worcester.

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John Mieczkowski

The Hampshire Mall management team recently welcomed Operations Manager John Mieczkowski. John has more than 20 years of both commercial and industrial construction experience. He is the longtime owner and operator of Arc Welding and has served as a firefighter for over 20 years, currently as a lieutenant with the Hadley Fire Department. He continues to reside in Hadley where he was born and raised, and is a member of the PTO, Young Men’s Club, and Firemen’s Assoc. “We are excited to have John join our team at Hampshire Mall. With his vast experience in construction and project management, he will be a valuable asset to us,” said General Manager Lynn Gray.

Buying Local Matters

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Opinion

By Nancy Urbschat

Several weeks ago, I received notification that my agency had not been selected for final consideration for a rebranding project for this region. I knew that all of the area’s agencies had been invited to participate, and therefore I assumed one of my fine competitors would eventually win the business.

Not so. And that is not only disappointing, but also quite puzzling.

The organization heading the project, the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. (EDC), chose Cubit, an agency from Tulsa, Okla. Naturally, the EDC had no obligation to choose a local agency. Or did it?

I don’t think I am alone in believing that an agency that puts the phrases ‘economic development’ and ‘Western Massachusetts’ on its letterhead has, or should have, as the case may be, an obligation to try and keep the branding of the region in the region.

My intention in writing this piece is to drive home the strength of the region’s creative community and implore the EDC and other companies to think about the message the EDC’s action reinforces. And that is, if you want something great, you have to look somewhere else; you won’t find it here. Coincidentally, some of the EDC’s members — including those in healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing, among other sectors — fight this same battle.

Since it was created roughly 20 years ago, the EDC’s mission has been to essentially sell to others this region’s strengths, abilities, and potential. Shouldn’t the EDC make a point of trying to buy locally?

Let’s start with the strength of the region’s creative community. On May 19, the Ad Club of Western Mass. held its Creative Awards show. The region’s creative community submitted its work for judging by two award-winning creatives from New York City. They were impressed with the region’s talent.

The judging was tough but fair. Receiving an award — any award — felt like a significant accomplishment. But we went home feeling satisfied knowing the region’s creative community is alive and well.

On May 20, the EDC’s director, Rick Sullivan, and 50 business leaders met with Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo regarding how to grow the region’s economy and finally put an end to the economic disparity between Boston and the western part of the state. Speaker DeLeo wants the Bay State’s businesses that are searching for products and services to look in Massachusetts first. This is not a new concept. Just take a look at what’s happening in Northeastern Ohio. Major employers in Cleveland are building a robust regional economy, in large part, by doing business regionally.

The EDC has indicated that a local agency will be selected to partner with Cubit. But given the scope of the work outlined in the request for proposal and the announced budget of $80,000, I question just how much of a role the local agency will have.

In the RFP, The EDC mentions Michigan’s “Pure Michigan” campaign as a model. This is a robust, overarching brand for the entire state. The EDC’s objective is limited to branding the region.

To the EDC’s credit, it is thinking big. That said, I don’t believe they had to go outside Western Mass. to hire talented branding resources. Local talent would have brought a little extra: a willingness to go to the mat to make sure this brand gets done right.

After all, this is where we all live and work. As the region goes, so go our businesses. It’s critically important this brand truly captures the region’s essence and its impressive features that go beyond the usual talking points.

There are a number of local firms that could have gotten the job done.

Nancy Urbschat is president of Springfield-based TSM Design.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Agenda Departments

Beer and Wine Tasting

June 5: The Junior League of Greater Springfield will present its second annual Beer and Wine Tasting fund-raising event on Sunday, June 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Canoe Club. The event will include a silent auction, live music by Berkshire Hill Music Academy, and hors d’oeuvres by Lattitude. Proceeds from the event will support the Junior League’s scholarship fund. Every year, the Junior League awards a scholarship to a graduating high-school female who has exhibited exemplary leadership and community service. “There are many young women who demonstrate strong leadership skills and dedication to volunteerism,” said Shana Wilson, president of the Junior League of Greater Springfield. “We are proud to recognize one of them with a scholarship, and this event ensures that we can continue to support young female leaders for years to come.” The event is open to the public and sponsored by Sarat Ford Lincoln of Agawam and Commonwealth Packaging Corp. of Chicopee. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at www.jlgs.org/wine–beer-tasting-2016.html. “This event will help highlight the vitally important work the Junior League of Greater Springfield provides to the local community as well as reward a graduating high-school female for her hard work and service,” Wilson added.

‘Archetypes at Work’

June 7: The owner of both Cultivate and Nest and Beloved Earth will offer a free workshop geared toward the small-business owner or freelancer who wants to learn how to take his or her business to the next level. Terra Missildine will offer “Archetypes at Work” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cultivate and Nest, 2 Bay Road, Suite 100, Hadley. The workshop will focus on discovering participants’ personality archetypes and exploring how they can use that knowledge more effectively in their branding and in attracting their ideal clients. “Participants will have fun and have a chance to be introspective while digging deep to discover who they really are in business and, more importantly, how they are perceived in the marketplace,” Missildine said. An experienced entrepreneur, she and her husband, David, launched Beloved Earth, a ‘green’ cleaning business, 10 years ago, and she founded Cultivate and Nest, a membership-based co-office space that incorporates a child-care component, in January. The workshop is free, but seats are limited. E-mail [email protected] to reserve a spot. For more information, visit cultivateandnest.com or contact Missildine at (413) 345-2400.

Cybersecurity Luncheon

June 8: Peritus Security Partners, Gaudreau Group Insurance Agency, and CMD Technology Group will present a cybersecurity luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Square Grill, 84 Center Square, East Longmeadow. The event — designed for small to medium-sized businesses faced with threats to client and employee data — will present three key elements to building a solid foundation for managing cyber risk. Peritus Security Partners will discuss the importance of building proper policies, procedures, and controls to manage cyber risk and compliance. The Gaudreau Group will discuss the importance of using cyber insurance as a tool to manage risk that cannot be practically controlled through policy or technical controls. CMD Technology Group will focus on some practical technology solutions that help reduce the risks of a cyber attack. The event will culminate with a practical discussion on current and emerging threats and how businesses can use these three strategies to protect against a data breach. Reservations are required. To register, call (413) 525-0023 or e-mail [email protected].

Charles’ Angels Walk for Diabetes Education

June 11: Three years ago, Clara Thatcher, a Hampshire Regional High School student, organized an annual walk in memory of her father, who passed away from complications with diabetes. The fourth annual Charles’ Angels Walk for Diabetes Education will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Hampshire Regional High School, rain or shine. Proceeds from the walk will benefit the Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Diabetes Center, a program of Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Clara’s father, Charles Thatcher, died in 2009. In his memory, Clara, her sister, Kayla Thatcher, and their mother, Mandy Caputo, established the first Charles’ Angels Walk for Diabetes Education fund-raiser in 2013. All proceeds support diabetes education through the Diabetes Center, which teaches those living with diabetes how to best manage their health through exercise, nutrition, medications, and follow-up care. For more information, visit charlesangels.weebly.com or e-mail [email protected].

Northampton Garden Tour

June 11: Come visit eight gardens on display for the 2016 Northampton Garden Tour, a fund-raiser for Friends of Forbes Library Inc. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The Garden Tour aims to inspire and educate everyday gardeners with plantings in a variety of appealing and unique landscaping styles and creative use of hardscape. In contrast to the 2015 tour that was localized in the center of Northampton, this year’s tour takes participants on a scenic and varied 18-mile route to the outer reaches of the community. Tickets come with directions to this self-guided tour of gardens within easy driving distance of the library. There is no obvious, easiest route, but suggestions will be available to make the tour both safe and expedient. At each garden, there are descriptions of the plantings, and garden guides will be on hand to answer questions. The terrain of this year’s tour broadly circles Northampton, making gardens accessible by car or a bicycle ride for the recreational peddler comfortable with 20-plus miles. Tickets for the tour are $15 in advance at Forbes Library, Bay State Perennial Farm, Cooper’s Corner, Hadley Garden Center, North Country Landscapes, and State Street Fruit Store. The cost is $20 on the day of the tour at the library only. The Garden Tour also includes a raffle to win organic compost, gift certificates, garden supplies, a landscape consultation, and more. Raffle tickets are available at Forbes Library through the day before the tour as well as at one of the gardens on the day of the tour. All event proceeds benefit Friends of Forbes Library to support programs, events, and projects for the library that could not otherwise be funded. For details: on the organization, visit www.forbeslibrary.org. For more information about the Garden Tour, call Lyn Heady at (413) 584-7041.

‘Leverage Technology to Do More with Less’

June 15: Comcast Business will present “How to Leverage Technology to Do More With Less,” part of the BusinessWest/HCN Lecture Series, at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, 21 Edward St., Springfield. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast and a panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The panelists — influential minds in the IT field — will discuss issues that every business IT department is being forced to deal with, including rising demands to make changes to existing systems, increasing efficiency and improving security, and how budget restrictions impact IT. Panelists include Michael Feld, CEO, VertitechIT, and interim CTO, Baystate Health and Lancaster General Hospital; Frank Vincentelli, chief technology officer, Integrated IT Solutions; and Patrick Streck, director, IT Services, Baystate Health / Information & Technology. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required by June 7. To register, go HERE or call (413) 781-8600 for more information.

40 Under Forty

June 16: The 10th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges chose the winners, and their stories were told in the pages of the April 18 issue. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Paragus Strategic IT (presenting sponsors), EMA Dental, Health New England, Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Moriarty & Primack, United Bank, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. The event is sold out.

Sunbeam Social Club

June 20: Sunshine Village is introducing its Sunbeam Social Club, designed for people with memory loss and their family members. Sunshine Village has a long history of providing innovative programming for people with cognitive disabilities. Sunbeam Social Club will provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for people who often have fewer opportunities for socializing and fun. The debut of Sunbeam Social Club coincides with Alzheimer’s Awareness Day on Monday, June 20, the longest day of the year. The day is designed to shine a light on the millions of people living with memory disorders. The gathering will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Emily Partyka Central Library at 449 Front St. in Chicopee. Group and individualized activities are planned, and refreshments will be served. Volunteers from Sunshine Village’s Community Based Day Program will be on hand, as well as local professional resources. “We are thrilled to introduce the Sunbeam Social Club,” said Sunshine Village Executive Director Gina Kos. “This program is intended to provide joy to both people with memory disorders and their care partners. People with vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders are all invited to attend with their family members.” For more information or to register for the June gathering of the Sunbeam Social Club, call Sunshine Village at (413) 592-6142.

‘Building Your Exit’

June 22, 23: The Vann Group and Epstein Financial Services will present “Building Your Exit: The Owner Succession Planning Process Defined,” part of the BusinessWest/HCN Lecture Series, on Wednesday, June 22 at the Student Prince/the Fort in Springfield, and Thursday, June 23 at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. Registration both days will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast and a panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 a.m. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is the question of how to get out of their business. These seminars will present a step-by-step breakdown of the succession-planning process and what to expect along the way, including the many benefits to transitioning business ownership. Panelists include Kevin Vann and Michael Vann of the Vann Group and Charlie Epstein of Epstein Financial Services and Epstein Financial Group. Admission is free, but RSVP is requested by June 14 for the first seminar and by June 15 for the second. To register, go HERE or call (413) 781-8600 for more information.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 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.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Arnold’s & Eddie’s Foods Inc. v. Papps Bar & Grill and John P. Slattery
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $1,568.05
Filed: 4/15/16

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Kathleen Tomaus Catering v. J.S. Builders and Jereck Smith
Allegation: Breach of contract for services: $7,000
Filed: 3/31/16

Robert Dash, in his capacity as President of Commons of Deerfield Condominiums v. Staelen’s Masonry and David Staelens
Allegation: Negligence in installment of sidewalk: $4,450
Filed: 3/25/16

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Ernest Mungen v. Federal National Mortgage Assoc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $40,000
Filed: 4/5/16

Kristina Pieczara v. CVS Health Corp.
Allegation: Failure to maintain safe environment for customers: $32,500
Filed: 4/12/16

Ryder Transportation Services v. Richard Kikule d/b/a Faith Tech Sound
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $19,493.65
Filed: 4/18/16

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Christopher P. Shallow d/b/a Country Homes Construction Co. v. Joe Roth Contracting
Allegation: Non-payment for supplies and services: $5,154.50
Filed: 4/25/16

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Amica Mutual Insurance Co. v. CDA Roofing & Siding Contractors, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract and cost of roof replacement: $9,500
Filed: 3/31/16

Pride Convenience Inc. v. Lansal Inc. d/b/a Hot Mama’s Inc. and Matthew D. Morse
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $8,901.91
Filed: 4/4/16

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Departments Picture This

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Pleasant Encounters

The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau honored 11 individuals from the region’s hospitality sector on May 16 at the 21st annual Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. They are, in alphabetical order: Monique Ball, desk clerk, Hampton Inn & Suites, Greenfield (category of accommodations); Silvana Cardaropoli, server, Palazzo Café, Springfield (food – casual); Andrew Demers, server, Bertucci’s, West Springfield (food – tableside); Michael Gabis, merchandise manager, Springfield Falcons (attractions); Carmine Manzi, bartender, Villa Napoletana, East Longmeadow (People’s Choice winner); Alicia Ralph, Visitors Center associate, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (public service); James Saul, motorcoach operator, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Springfield (transportation); Tom Savage, sales associate, Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield (business/retail); the Springfield Armory National Historic Site (Spotlight winner); Gina Stevens, bartender, Atlas Pub, Chicopee (beverage); and Rebecca Whiteford, event planner, the Log Cabin, Holyoke (banquet and meetings).

Appreciating the Military

In conjunction with National Military Appreciation Month in May, Lee Premium Outlets unveiled two reserved veteran/military parking spaces with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 20. Front row, from left: State Rep. William Pignatelli, VFW Post #448 Commander Arnie Perras, American Legion Post #68 Commander Bernie LaFramboise, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Pierce, and Lee Premium Outlets General Manager Carolyn Edwards.

Wild Success

“Make. Believe.” was the theme of the Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ Creative Awards, the club’s annual recognition of creative excellence. The event was held May 19 at Open Square in Holyoke, and the judges included Kevin Grady, global head of design and communication for brand strategy firm Siegel + Gale, and Nikita Prokhorov, a freelance designer, author, and professor based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Among the winners was Wild Apple Design Group, which won a bronze award for designing and building the website for the 2015 Western Mass. Business Expo, the annual event presented by BusinessWest.

Walk This Way

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito visited the ongoing Ludlow Mills development on May 24 to announce a $429,500 MassWorks grant to the Ludlow Mills Riverwalk project, located behind the mill complex. The funding will boost pedestrian safety and education on the 3,500-foot trail along the Chicopee River, including lighting, benches, signage educating walkers about the history of Ludlow’s mills, and other improvements. The Riverwalk — funded initially with $600,000 from HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital and Westmass Area Development Corp. — opened up a previously inaccessible area of the riverfront with a paved walkway. Westmass bought the 170-acre Ludlow Mills complex five years ago with the intention of developing a mixed-use complex in the old mills, including Mill 8 with its iconic clock tower (pictured). It has since attracted $75 million in public and private investment, including the $26 million HealthSouth facility and a $24.5 million, 75-unit senior housing project by WinnDevelopment. Ludlow Selectman William Rooney (pictured bottom, with Polito and State Rep. Thomas Petrolati) praised the partnerships forged between the town, state agencies, and private interests in building momentum at Ludlow Mills. “Because of these partnerships, the future of Ludlow, especially the downtown area, are bright.”

Up for the Challenge

The BusinessWest News Challenge is a program designed to engage students in the world of business, communication, journalism, and media. It was created by Westfield State University (WSU) Professor Janine Fondon and judged by BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien, who recently visited Fondon’s “Writing for the Media” class to announce the winners as well as lecture on the topic of journalism and news writing. Pictured, from left, are Fondon, Tom Lyon (honorable mention), Ian Flannery (third place), Meaghan Jablonski (second place), and Nate Barnes (first place).

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Jill Hathaway
13 Railroad St.
$39,000 — Install 30 solar panels on roof

CHICOPEE

Big Y Foods
650 Memorial Dr.
$21,000 — Renovations

City of Chicopee
110 Church St.
$75,000 — Renovate existing space to accommodate report writing area

Essentially Pourous Technologies
2255 Westover Road
$42,000 — Renovations

Reesg Properties, LLC
1600 Memorial Dr.
$7,500 — Renovate front of building

SMOC
11 Springfield St.
$188,000 — Bathroom renovations

GREENFIELD

Friendly’s
200 Mohawk Trail
$31,000 — Install new drive-thru window

Rosenberg Properties, LLC
311 Wells St.
$170,000 — Construct second-floor mezzanine in fermentation room and expand office space

Shred Vinayak Inc.
125 Mohawk Trail
$100,000 — Replace roof

Walter Tompkins Jr. Trustee
121 Wells St.
$18,000 — Replace shingles

LUDLOW

Kleeburg Mechanical Services
65 Westover Road
$134,000 — New roof

Ludlow Mill Housing
100 State St.
$17,000,000 — New construction

NORTHAMPTON

Emerald City Partners
17 New South St.
$116,000 — Add walls to create four offices

Joe-Mae Realty Associates
151 Main St.
$50,000 — Exterior renovations

Pun Family, LLC
176 Pine St.
$40,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
8 Bedford Terrace
$21,000 — Install new roof

Sullivan & Sons, Inc.
82 North St.
$18,000 — Remodel 1,400 square feet of office space

PALMER

North Brookfield Saving Bank
1 Beacon Dr.
$25,000 — Refinishing teller line

SOUTH HADLEY

Center for Redevelopment
29 College St.
$20,500 – Renovate existing commercial offices

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$14,000 – Build alcove to accommodate scrub machine

Kaitlin O’Hara
100 Brookdale Dr.
$400,000 – Exterior renovations

Newport Development
379 Allen St.
$163,400 –Interior fit up for new tenant

Ronald McDonald House
34 Chapin Terrace
$67,000 – Renovate office, bathroom, and bedroom

Super Worcester, LLC
800 Worcester St.
$1,212,000 – Construction of a 9,975 SF addition

Virgiglio Property
91 Bartlett St.
$8,000 – Exterior renovations

Woodruff Realty
90Fiske Ave.
$36,000 – Convert warehouse to meeting/training room

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 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

241 Couch Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Darin S. Grant-Wolf
Seller: Dale V. Saunders
Date: 04/27/16

BUCKLAND

2 Sears St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Town Of Buckland
Seller: Mayhew Steel Products Inc.
Date: 04/22/16

COLRAIN

299 Jacksonville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sara J. Guidaboni
Seller: Judith A. Slowinski
Date: 04/22/16

DEERFIELD

73 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $291,438
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: George A. Petroff
Date: 04/28/16

383 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: Alan D. Aaron
Seller: Lawrence I. Berger
Date: 04/26/16

GREENFIELD

78 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $122,713
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Eric Trudeau
Date: 04/22/16

83 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Jamie B. Pottern
Seller: Arthur J. Hannan
Date: 04/22/16

64 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: James H. Geisman
Seller: Barbara C. Mroz
Date: 04/26/16

90 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Mirinda L. Scappace
Seller: Frank R. Stumpo
Date: 04/27/16

Lampblack Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dylan A. Lucas
Seller: Susan B. Riggsby
Date: 04/19/16

37 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: David Howe
Seller: Dennis L. Skoglund
Date: 04/28/16

146 Oakland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Matthew Weeden
Seller: Kim A. Cole
Date: 04/21/16

163 South Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Faythe H. Petrin
Seller: Kanti D. Patidar
Date: 04/22/16

MONTAGUE

18 Franklin St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Charon Hill-Natle
Seller: Robert D. Roberts
Date: 04/22/16

68 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Christina M. Couture
Seller: Donald H. Clark
Date: 04/29/16

ORANGE

109 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $133,500
Buyer: Peter C. True
Seller: Reuben, Anne, (Estate)
Date: 04/22/16

241 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Jason A. Zanga
Date: 04/29/16

ROWE

4 Stone Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Edward J. Silva
Seller: ASC T
Date: 04/29/16

SHELBURNE

360 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Colin K. Garland
Seller: Patten Hill Farm TR
Date: 04/22/16

SHUTESBURY

14 Old Egypt Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Phillip W. Leab
Seller: Barbara L. Franck
Date: 04/20/16

SUNDERLAND

145 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Paul Stavropulos
Seller: Christopher L. Barnes
Date: 04/26/16

WARWICK

569 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Dereck G. Dowler
Seller: George A. Mexcur
Date: 04/29/16

WHATELY

Masterson Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: DNPL LLC
Seller: FS RT
Date: 04/20/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

404 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Cusack
Seller: Douglas E. Glenn
Date: 04/29/16

8-C Castle Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Caroline T. Smith
Seller: Paul D. Work
Date: 04/29/16

40 Dartmouth St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Patrick T. Bowen
Seller: Nicholas W. Thibault
Date: 04/29/16

138 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Robert Reyome
Seller: Gina G. Daniele
Date: 04/22/16

95 Forest Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jennifer Newton
Seller: Anna M. Szymanska
Date: 04/28/16

17 Liswell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Keith D. Poirier
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/29/16

940 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: David R. Missildine
Seller: Michael J. Fournier
Date: 04/27/16

114 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Barry P. Ward
Seller: David J. Vanderboom
Date: 04/29/16

21 Senator Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Diane L. Dow
Seller: Alexei Cricun
Date: 04/20/16

4 Sherwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Pisano
Seller: Keith E. Weppler
Date: 04/28/16

277 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: Wejjal LLC
Seller: SFM Realty Partnership
Date: 04/19/16

355-357 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,000
Seller: Paula E. Provost
Date: 04/21/16

55-57 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $181,220
Buyer: David C. McCutchen
Seller: Maryia V. Hancharonak
Date: 04/22/16

BLANDFORD

Crooks Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Gregoire Girard
Seller: Donna M. Gamble
Date: 04/22/16

BRIMFIELD

21 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John S. Artruc
Seller: Leodore H. Gelineau
Date: 04/25/16

CHESTER

275 Goss Hill Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Deane R. Messeck
Seller: Michael W. Crochiere
Date: 04/29/16

147 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Karl M. Hirschegger
Seller: Douglas G. Balch
Date: 04/21/16

CHICOPEE

190 Blanchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jonathan Dejesus
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 04/29/16

36 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: R. Rodriguez-Almodovar
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/28/16

25 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Anthony Eichstaedt
Seller: Michael Hebb
Date: 04/29/16

259 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brandon J. Francis
Seller: Sindler Nina, (Estate)
Date: 04/19/16

90 Goodhue Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Brian J. Millett
Seller: Michael T. Baker
Date: 04/21/16

93 Lombard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Thomas Fregeau
Seller: Joseph R. Wysk
Date: 04/29/16

118 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,587
Buyer: Bonnie L. Bresette
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/27/16

68 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Vieu
Seller: Alyssa M. Os
Date: 04/29/16

24 Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $116,822
Buyer: Citifinancial Servicing
Seller: James C. Villemaire
Date: 04/20/16

30 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Michael Parnell
Seller: Katherine L. Martins
Date: 04/22/16

18 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,300
Buyer: Donald J. Blanchard
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 04/21/16

49 Norman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Veronica Perez
Seller: Jack P. Roy
Date: 04/29/16

449 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Michael C. Clemente
Seller: Linda L. Zebrowski
Date: 04/29/16

52 Sampson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Paul J. Kelly
Seller: Terese I. Clapp
Date: 04/26/16

25 Stewart St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Jose M. Astacio
Seller: Shawn Keeley
Date: 04/29/16

75 Warwick Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rhonda-Marie E. Haska
Seller: Danasko, Charles E., (Estate)
Date: 04/29/16

1974 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Guidewire Inc.
Seller: LSHD Advertising Inc.
Date: 04/27/16

53 William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Richard G. Brisebois
Seller: Daniel D. Block
Date: 04/19/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

23 Barnum St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Damaris Ossers
Seller: JJB Builders Corp.
Date: 04/29/16

195 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Karen E. Murphy
Seller: Dan Roulier & Associates
Date: 04/29/16

12 Chadwyck Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Sweeney
Seller: Michael Lavelle
Date: 04/29/16

12 Dale St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David Drozdowski
Seller: Debora A. Lavelli
Date: 04/19/16

28 Edmund St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: William R. Notartomaso
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 04/29/16

41 Fields Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $414,000
Buyer: Celeste C. Benoit
Seller: DR Chestnut LLC
Date: 04/22/16

18 Merriam St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,900
Buyer: Sean N. Hammond
Seller: Veronica O’Neil
Date: 04/29/16

300 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Cassandra J. Terry
Seller: Ann M. Basiel
Date: 04/19/16

181 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Gordon T. Daponte-Burson
Seller: Greg A. Slachta
Date: 04/25/16

550 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Vitaliy Voznyuk
Seller: Rydell, Richard A., (Estate)
Date: 04/28/16

54 Sutton Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Jose F. Diaz
Seller: John Mickiewicz
Date: 04/19/16

HAMPDEN

166 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nathan R. Plumb
Seller: Thomas Petzold
Date: 04/28/16

12 Old Coach Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Michael J. Bagge
Seller: Lauria A. Thiesse
Date: 04/20/16

47 Old Coach Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: George C. Sarkis
Seller: Random Properties Acquisition Corp. 3
Date: 04/19/16

122 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Buyer: Kathryn E. O’Sullivan
Seller: Carole W. Bunnell
Date: 04/27/16

HOLLAND

14 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jillian M. Jakson
Seller: Teema R. Boies
Date: 04/28/16

19 Island Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Paul J. Les
Seller: John W. Phelps
Date: 04/22/16

101 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael Viens
Seller: Stephen Moreau
Date: 04/27/16

HOLYOKE

397 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Charles C. Paulson
Seller: Justin Laliberte
Date: 04/28/16

25 Belvidere Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,175
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Keith J. Czerwiec
Date: 04/25/16

86 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jessenia Gerena
Seller: Lyndsay Pisano
Date: 04/28/16

14 Field St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Savino
Seller: Steven Reno
Date: 04/29/16

3 Hawthorne Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $345,100
Buyer: Elizabeth L. Atkins
Seller: Scott F. Defelice
Date: 04/29/16

Kelly Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: RS Holyoke 3 LLC
Seller: Kelly Way LLC
Date: 04/20/16

97 Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Laura E. Matta
Seller: Kai Lantz
Date: 04/28/16

1208 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Matthew S. Cronin
Seller: Heidi Silverman
Date: 04/21/16

579 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,056
Buyer: Nistha LLC
Seller: Sudhir Patel
Date: 04/20/16

619 South Summer St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Maria Bermudez
Seller: Filibert Bermudez-Alicea
Date: 04/28/16

195 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Matthew V. Abelli
Seller: Donald R. Todd
Date: 04/29/16

37 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Luis A. Torres
Seller: Dorene A. Archambault
Date: 04/29/16

344 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Anne C. Pratt
Seller: Hsiu-Li C. Kelley
Date: 04/19/16

LONGMEADOW

206 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Robert Gevanthor
Seller: Christina Rinaldi
Date: 04/22/16

62 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Trisha Butterworth
Seller: Corinne Ewing
Date: 04/29/16

18 Blokland Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Venkatrao Medarametla
Seller: William T. McCarry
Date: 04/20/16

90 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Angela Liebel
Seller: Mohammad J. Ashraf
Date: 04/22/16

81 Concord Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Mark U. Chan
Seller: Donna M. Polverini
Date: 04/19/16

68 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Jabob Youso
Seller: David M. Skowron
Date: 04/29/16

100 Salem Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $422,500
Seller: Dennis L. Dewrance
Date: 04/21/16

83 Shady Knoll Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Neil
Seller: Rudolf W. Haagsma
Date: 04/29/16

54 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Glenn A. Mellis
Seller: Joseph J. Frangie
Date: 04/27/16

181 Twin Hills Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Celso E. Dias
Seller: Zaheer Karim
Date: 04/28/16

1231 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Bryan Adams
Seller: Michael E. Chagnon
Date: 04/21/16

78 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Ali O. Koseoglu
Seller: Robert E. Gevanthor
Date: 04/22/16

LUDLOW

3 Auburn St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sergey Kulyak
Seller: Bank New York
Date: 04/22/16

19 Carmelinas Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,500
Seller: John Chelo
Date: 04/29/16

372 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Michael Napolitano
Seller: Doris M. Roberts
Date: 04/29/16

66 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Barbara Beckwith
Date: 04/27/16

242 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Zaida M. Watts
Seller: Morais Enterprises LLC
Date: 04/29/16

260 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Forbes
Seller: Krista L. Ouimette
Date: 04/28/16

147 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Brendan J. Hurst
Seller: Sapphire Property Dev. LLC
Date: 04/27/16

MONSON

4 Country Club Lane
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Thomas S. Ngan
Seller: Peter D. Hull
Date: 04/22/16

296 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Therese D. Arbour
Seller: Mary J. Russell
Date: 04/27/16

172 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Marie Dyer
Seller: Richard A. Matzko
Date: 04/25/16

108 Town Farm Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert F. Arbour
Seller: Therese D. Arbour
Date: 04/22/16

122 Town Farm Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Feldman
Seller: Richard P. Roman
Date: 04/27/16

PALMER

5 Anderson St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $120,700
Buyer: Natasha M. Bleau
Seller: Darlene D. Daniels
Date: 04/22/16

2029 Central St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $119,163
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lawrence S. Allard
Date: 04/20/16

4 Cheney St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Richard Theriault
Seller: Raymond L. Tenczar
Date: 04/28/16

2025 Cross St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dennis S. Doyle
Seller: Elaine C. Hodgman
Date: 04/29/16

43 French Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Mackenzie
Seller: Holly Olson
Date: 04/28/16

4048 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gabriel Cordeiro
Seller: Ronald F. Paul
Date: 04/19/16

N/A
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Lawrence E. Akers
Seller: Timothy W. Irving
Date: 04/27/16

1064 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Scott Stuckenbruck
Seller: Sligo Realty Co. LLC
Date: 04/29/16

1313 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephen Stathis
Seller: Rejean StAmand
Date: 04/28/16

31 Summer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Sebastian E. Lamoureux
Seller: Marie E. Henderson
Date: 04/22/16

RUSSELL

372 Pine Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Skrodzki
Seller: Jerald L. Reinford
Date: 04/21/16

SOUTHWICK

100 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Norman W. Cheever
Seller: William H. Wilson
Date: 04/29/16

12 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Ashley Davis
Seller: Ruthine A. Williams-Baron
Date: 04/26/16

167 Fred Jackson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Dale S. Griffin
Seller: Denise L. Kane-Peterson
Date: 04/29/16

6 Gloria Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Melissa D. Sharpe
Seller: Walter E. Drenen
Date: 04/29/16

55 Honey Pot Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Lynne R. Mulligan
Seller: Deberlee Rice
Date: 04/27/16

SPRINGFIELD

129 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Tia N. Godette
Seller: Kenneth Norris
Date: 04/22/16

63 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Luis Sostre
Seller: Rosa L. Amaro
Date: 04/29/16

14 Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Erin E. Mahar
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/21/16

95 Bairdcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Daniel Scagliarini
Seller: Michael P. Cremonini
Date: 04/22/16

82-84 Beaumont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Eveline Cherident
Seller: Leon Hutt
Date: 04/29/16

742 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,500
Buyer: Shawn M. Summers
Seller: Robert G. Ferron
Date: 04/19/16

1243 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $157,309
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kenneth B. Jekot
Date: 04/27/16

32-34 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Carlos Rosario
Seller: Patrick I. Phillips
Date: 04/29/16

333 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Boston Road RT
Seller: Boston Road Alliance LLC
Date: 04/19/16

43 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,346
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Jade Belle-Isle
Date: 04/22/16

115 Bronson Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Miguel Zapata
Seller: Next Level Real Estate Solutions
Date: 04/26/16

190 Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: AJD Brookdale LLC
Seller: Fastenal Co.
Date: 04/25/16

28-30 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Kalpesh Patel
Seller: Leon Hutt
Date: 04/28/16

126 Bulat Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Julie M. Lavallee
Seller: Angel R. Ruiz
Date: 04/25/16

69 Carew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Catherine Torres
Seller: Charles Sotiropoulos
Date: 04/29/16

1157-1159 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Buyer: Yartiza M. Rodriguez
Seller: Myriam Rivera
Date: 04/22/16

378 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Maria S. Ware
Seller: North End Housing Initiative
Date: 04/28/16

17 Chase Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Tara A. Frater
Seller: Diversified Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/19/16

230-232 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Olmstead RT
Seller: Hallerin Realty LLP
Date: 04/27/16

249 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jeremy Rivera
Seller: Larry P. Borden
Date: 04/26/16

75 Deepfield Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael A. Rodriguez
Seller: Edward J. Haluch
Date: 04/19/16

849 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Matthew R. Dintzner
Seller: Richard F. Dintzner
Date: 04/21/16

235 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Rudolph W. Haagsma
Seller: Peter A. Bernard
Date: 04/29/16

60 Embassy Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Nicolino Iavicoli
Seller: Borgy LLC
Date: 04/19/16

90 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Lamont R. Lewis
Seller: J&M Property & Dev. LLC
Date: 04/25/16

33-35 Gold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Angela Burton-Mason
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 04/20/16

40 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Zoe R. McCaskill
Seller: Diane L. Dow
Date: 04/20/16

200 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: F. A. Miranda-Rodriguez
Seller: Colette M. Sergey
Date: 04/29/16

224 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Neycha Diaz
Seller: David Drozdowski
Date: 04/19/16

69 Jenness St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Emilio Narvaez
Date: 04/22/16

199 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,900
Buyer: Pedro J. Martinez
Seller: Anthony Carnevale
Date: 04/22/16

80 Leitch St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Lopez
Seller: William C. Foucher
Date: 04/29/16

37 Lynebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $143,766
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Mildred Colon
Date: 04/20/16

264 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Stephanie E. Moore
Seller: Thomas F. Connors
Date: 04/22/16

103 Northway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Griffin
Seller: Segismund Sharpe
Date: 04/26/16

269 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: George Vasquez
Seller: Eric J. Blair
Date: 04/29/16

24 Pine Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Scott D. Silloway
Seller: Ellen M. Brennan
Date: 04/29/16

1082 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $213,081
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Aurora Pumarejo
Date: 04/22/16

46-48 Quebec St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $194,011
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Joe C. Silva
Date: 04/26/16

87 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $197,683
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Othoniel Rosario
Date: 04/19/16

80 Redden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $161,300
Buyer: Mary A. Dinoia
Seller: Alfonso Dimaio
Date: 04/27/16

85 Redden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Briana Butler
Seller: Allan A. Dimaio
Date: 04/27/16

68 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Martha M. Aldrich
Date: 04/29/16

127 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Gregory P. Webster
Seller: William M. Herchuck
Date: 04/29/16

17 Sunridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Jean K. Alban
Seller: Omar Alban
Date: 04/28/16

425 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sean C. Hemingway
Seller: Lauren E. Fiorentino
Date: 04/20/16

92 Upton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Juan J. Taveras
Seller: Peter K. Sacuta
Date: 04/29/16

64 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Sheneil J. Duncan
Seller: Adam D. Nowakowski
Date: 04/22/16

186 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Rodney A. Shively
Seller: Justin L. Kent
Date: 04/27/16

WESTFIELD

79 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Anthony P. Galcenski
Seller: Troy C. Collins
Date: 04/21/16

12 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,400
Buyer: Jacqueline L. Gelgut
Seller: Frances M. Walas
Date: 04/29/16

82 East Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,500
Buyer: Henry Zayas
Seller: Scott E. Mulligan
Date: 04/27/16

268 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Thomas Stewart
Seller: Anthony P. Galcenski
Date: 04/21/16

28 Green Pine Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: Benjamin J. Leclair
Seller: Joanne M. Hennessey
Date: 04/29/16

71 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Collins
Seller: Maureen E. Fitzgerald
Date: 04/29/16

60 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Pavlo Shmyglya
Seller: Christopher M. Robare
Date: 04/28/16

143 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: John K. Grater
Seller: Paul E. Fritz
Date: 04/28/16

2 Sylvan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Kevin W. Rowe
Seller: Cheryl A. Denardo
Date: 04/25/16

37 Violet Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Schulte
Seller: Kopatz Construction Inc.
Date: 04/29/16

2 Walker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: David J. Bishop
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/26/16

Zephyr Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Dell
Seller: Jack H. Klaubert
Date: 04/19/16

25 Zephyr Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Dell
Seller: Jack H. Klaubert
Date: 04/19/16

WILBRAHAM

48 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Scott M. Gierlich
Seller: Lee K. Garvey
Date: 04/20/16

10 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Rhae A. Kennedy
Seller: Raymond L. Belden
Date: 04/29/16

21 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Wonhong Lee
Seller: Custom Homes Dev. Group
Date: 04/29/16

23 Leemond St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Tonya L. Basch
Seller: Francis J. Flanagan
Date: 04/28/16

6 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Donald F. Bready
Seller: William G. Baker
Date: 04/29/16

560 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael W. Rita
Seller: Catherine J. Olson
Date: 04/29/16

911 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Sherry A. Marchessault
Seller: Marilyn E. Spears
Date: 04/22/16

65 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Kathleen McEvoy
Seller: John M. Kirwan
Date: 04/25/16

4 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Luc Petit
Seller: Mary A. Dinoia
Date: 04/27/16

2 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard L. Lodigiani
Seller: Raymond L. Roy
Date: 04/25/16

916 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Varney
Seller: Richard W. Gheen
Date: 04/29/16

7 Wilbraview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Barbara I. Ekstrom
Seller: Eduardo H. Vela
Date: 04/29/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

45 Bayberry Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Mazin Mahdi
Seller: Michael Laverdiere
Date: 04/29/16

30 Burke Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jamie L. Drollett
Seller: Ernest J. Labranche
Date: 04/27/16

40 Churchill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Greenway
Seller: Bauer, Virginia M., (Estate)
Date: 04/29/16

496 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: William Gallacher
Seller: Shelley S. Armstrong
Date: 04/29/16

186 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: National Equity Inc.
Seller: Kevin Wolk
Date: 04/22/16

244 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Burke
Seller: Louise S. Black
Date: 04/26/16

307 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Erin J. Saunders
Seller: Mark A. Vincze
Date: 04/26/16

83 Labelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,800
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Barbara E. Bligh
Date: 04/21/16

216 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Paquin
Seller: Judith Stokowski
Date: 04/26/16

1010 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jacob R. Larivee
Seller: Daniel A. Gallagher
Date: 04/28/16

109 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $117,900
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Dominic F. Zucco
Date: 04/29/16

1457 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: 1457 Riverdale Street LLC
Seller: Aardvark Property Holdings
Date: 04/29/16

28 Sheridan Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jenifer L. Laposta
Seller: Barry P. Ward
Date: 04/22/16

188 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Andrey A. Mozolevskiy
Seller: Dennis F. Douglas
Date: 04/29/16

186 Sikes Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: CIG 2 LLC
Seller: MHFA
Date: 04/19/16

181 Wayside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: SSG Holdings LLC
Seller: Wayside West LLC
Date: 04/29/16

1662 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Wilfredo Ortiz
Date: 04/22/16

62 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adam Delvalle
Seller: Paul L. Gil
Date: 04/28/16

100 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,900
Buyer: Troy Collins
Seller: Robert R. Lover
Date: 04/21/16

318 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Raymond M. Brainard
Seller: Croken, Edward D., (Estate)
Date: 04/22/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

111 Dana St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $374,500
Buyer: Yufeng Xiao
Seller: Dorothy A. Hartman
Date: 04/26/16

11 Duxbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Michael Famighette
Seller: Scott M. Auerbach
Date: 04/22/16

16 McClellan St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Historic Renovations
Seller: Mary R. Mazzei
Date: 04/26/16

50 Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Ying Liu
Seller: Yang Zhang
Date: 04/29/16

355 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $235,400
Buyer: Linda A. Arsenault
Seller: Hawes, Sarah L., (Estate)
Date: 04/20/16

55 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Sharon G. Teitelbaum
Seller: Henry E. Whitlock
Date: 04/25/16

Teawaddle Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Laura B. Sayre
Seller: Coddington LLP
Date: 04/21/16

26 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: David M. Fay
Seller: Patricia A. Mercaitis
Date: 04/29/16

BELCHERTOWN

490 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Alison M. Gedney
Seller: Kimberly A. McCoubrey
Date: 04/22/16

396 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Rivers
Seller: Gary F. Labak
Date: 04/27/16

N/A
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Seiha Krouch
Seller: Kresna Krouch
Date: 04/20/16

12 Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Fitzgerald
Seller: Eric J. Fitzgerald
Date: 04/22/16

41 Oasis St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Madden
Seller: Tiffani T. Huynh
Date: 04/19/16

61 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Frederick B. Allen
Seller: Carriage Town Homes LLC
Date: 04/27/16

90 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Daniela Speas
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/21/16

CHESTERFIELD

369 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Kevin McCarthy
Seller: Samuel W. Crompton
Date: 04/25/16

31 Smith Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Daniel C. White
Seller: Arnold Skolnick

EASTHAMPTON

5 Ely Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $262,102
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Roy J. Ginter
Date: 04/27/16

57 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $234,500
Buyer: Michael M. Dunphy
Seller: Kimberly A. Morse
Date: 04/29/16

4 Louise Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Alexander R. Barron
Seller: Richard D. Pitcher
Date: 04/29/16

21 Willow Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Justin A. Laliberte
Seller: Crown Meadow Corp.
Date: 04/22/16

GRANBY

76 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Scott W. Peacey
Seller: Howard L. Weston
Date: 04/29/16

501 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: Adam M. Carmody
Seller: Grenier FT
Date: 04/21/16

158 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jonathan F. Chiarizio
Seller: David A. Strycharz
Date: 04/19/16

HADLEY

5 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Jonathan Schneider
Seller: Judith A. Berger
Date: 04/27/16

12 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Eagle Pine Holdings LLC
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 04/20/16

HATFIELD

31-B Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $404,678
Buyer: Margo Rice
Seller: Northeast Ent. Realty Partnership
Date: 04/27/16

205 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Nancy L. Suniewick
Seller: Stephen M. Curtis
Date: 04/29/16

43 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $404,600
Buyer: Paul M. Kelly
Seller: Sharon L. Crow
Date: 04/28/16

134 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Kimberly Judd
Seller: Mullins, Janet F., (Estate)
Date: 04/20/16

NORTHAMPTON

556 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kevin L. Young
Seller: Timothy A. Reilly
Date: 04/19/16

40 Center St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Everyday Mindfulness LLC
Seller: Bowen RET
Date: 04/19/16

71 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Heather R. Pon-Barry
Seller: Robert L. Parfet
Date: 04/28/16

8 Edwards Square
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Edward L. McGuire
Seller: Saint Valentine Polish
Date: 04/19/16

57 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $460,533
Buyer: Josee S. Goldin
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 04/29/16

Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Emily H. Sparkle
Seller: John F. Skibiski Realty
Date: 04/27/16

8 Hancock St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Denise Orenstein
Seller: Donald E. Joseph
Date: 04/29/16

9 Mountain St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Natasha R. Tauscher
Seller: Bernard Sherman IRT
Date: 04/20/16

504 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shweta D. Patel
Seller: Vinu V. Patel
Date: 04/29/16

410 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Seth J. Mias
Seller: Michael F. Cronin
Date: 04/25/16

109 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Anthony Kitchen
Seller: Gagnon, Marion E., (Estate)
Date: 04/19/16

223 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Meghan E. Smith
Seller: Ann E. Barker
Date: 04/26/16

36 Sovereign Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $478,000
Buyer: John Curran
Seller: Shelley Lake
Date: 04/26/16

54 Whittier St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Elhafid Assab
Seller: Paul & Shirley Authier TR
Date: 04/28/16

PELHAM

130 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Tyrone A. Parham
Seller: Harry N. Seymour
Date: 04/28/16

SOUTH HADLEY

51 Bolton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Meghan E. Curto
Seller: Adam M. Carmody
Date: 04/20/16

63 Judd Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Dan W. Malone
Seller: Matthew J. O’Brien
Date: 04/22/16

102 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Alyssa M. Os
Seller: Joan M. Os
Date: 04/29/16

137 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Robert A. Mann
Seller: USA VA
Date: 04/19/16

63 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Greg R. Quimby
Seller: Lawrence M. Goodyear
Date: 04/25/16

99 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Mary I. Richi
Seller: Ezekiel W. Kimball
Date: 04/26/16

8 Riverlodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: David D. Dybski
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 04/22/16

10 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: 4 Seasons Prop. Maintenance
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/22/16

SOUTHAMPTON

100 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: David M. Johndrow
Seller: Daniel Pellegrini
Date: 04/28/16

4 Manhan Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph B. Cyr
Seller: Jens M. Michaelsen
Date: 04/20/16

9 Old Harvest Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Christopher Lawler
Seller: L. P. Audette Builders Inc.
Date: 04/26/16

119 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $311,250
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Ryan
Seller: Anthony J. Szumowski
Date: 04/22/16

12 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Justin T. Skoronski
Seller: David J. Flood
Date: 04/29/16

3 Sara Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $128,500
Buyer: Bellinger Construction
Seller: Edward H. Gwinner
Date: 04/29/16

WARE

63 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: James D. O’Hara
Seller: Michael J. Riordan
Date: 04/29/16

89 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William P. Koetsch
Seller: Robert Sorel
Date: 04/28/16

182 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: George Stockdale
Seller: Anthony Eichstaedt
Date: 04/29/16

37 Moriarty Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Kenneth E. Creigle
Seller: Nancy A. Ackerman
Date: 04/22/16

288 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $316,900
Buyer: Anthony Naglieri
Seller: Joel Harder
Date: 04/29/16

347 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Emily N. Peddle
Seller: Kirk A. Letendre
Date: 04/28/16

18 Sherwin St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Erin Reynolds
Seller: Peggy L. Vershon
Date: 04/29/16

WILLIAMSBURG

40 Adams Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Kenneth E. Botnick
Seller: Jose R. Garcia
Date: 04/28/16

9 Kingsley Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01060
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Suzanne N. Goodwin
Seller: Robert C. Genova
Date: 04/29/16

43 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Buyer: Mark J. Larareo
Seller: Mary K. Kruzel NT
Date: 04/26/16

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Anderholm, Martin G.
Anderholm, Rebecca A.
230 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/16

Andrews, Harold
Andrews, Stephanie
134 Stevenson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/16

Ayers, Tammy
9 Baldwinville Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Barnes, Anna L.
79 Shawinigan Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/16

Baron, Mark A.
Baron, JoAnn T.
50 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/16

Belben, Michael Charles
148 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/16

Boivin, Donald J.
Boivin, Paulette A.
59 Christopher St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Bourassa, George J.
Bourassa, Amanda
a/k/a Brassard, Amanda
132 Columbia St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/16

Clayton-Jones, Mary Catherine
617 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Cleaning with Care
Jones, Robert H.
Jones, Cathleen J.
241 Osbourne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Coe, Stephen G.
53 Yarmouth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Collins, Ashley Ann
38 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/21/16

Crilley, Patrick
1680 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/18/16

Davison, Kenneth A.
Davison, Gloria J.
P.O. Box 184
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/16

Dominick, Lawrence S.
Dominick, Carole A.
50 Cardinal Dr., Apt 11
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/16

Eames, Susan L.
114 Cosgrove Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Figueroa, Carmen
127 Dewitt St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/16

Fortin, Charles V.
PO Box 445
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Fredette, Jr., Francis E.
160 Eagle St., Apt. 2A
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/16

Gelevoyda, Vitaliy N.
99 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/18/16

Gigliotti, Jr., Paul A.
7 Columbia St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/16

Huertas, Angel
10 Pemaquid St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/16

Kids Corner Consultation
Swimm, Jamie R.
Aubuchon-Swimm, Leeann M.
17 Lakeshore Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Kocal, Kenneth W.
236 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Krause, Kristiaan S.
Krause, Sherry A. S.
63 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/16

LaPlant, Michelle Holly
6 Hawthorne Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Lugo, Marlyn
132 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/21/16

McLean, Rita M.
9 Henry St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Michaels, William C.
125 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/16

Norrie, Robert E.
Norrie, Carol A.
12 Cottage St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/16

Pena, Juan C.
136 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Piziali, Aaron A.
Swaim, Kathryn Virginia
120 Bridge Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/16

Pouliot, Danielle E.
97 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/16

R. & A Bertolino, Inc.
Bertolino, Robert M.
Bertolino, Amber L.
13 Springside Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Robles, Edwin A.
Robles, Elizabeth
1114 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/16/16

Scott, Timothy
70 Amore Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/16

SD Custom Designs
Desroches, David E.
1 Charles St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/18/16

Searles, Richard W.
420 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Shaner, Barbara G.
1 Canal St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/16

Sopet, Debra L.
104 Bradford Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/16

Unglaub, Charles Phillip
172 Colemore St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/16

Velazquez, Betsy
25 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/16

Walsh, Edmund Joseph
Walsh, Tracy Marie
24 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/16

Wentz, Edward Joseph
Wentz, Karen Dorene
53 Montgomery St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/18/16

Wilson, George
Wilson, Sherri
PO Box 120
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/25/16

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 31, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2016.

AGAWAM

Cost Cutters
856 Suffield St.
Abigail Allen

DelMar Home Decor
96 Bradford Dr.
Pamela Madison

Doug’s Window
39 Hunting Lane
Douglas LeBlanc

General Clean Company
30 Joanne Circle
Dominik Dasilva

The Style Cottage
674 Springfield St.
Marybeth Degen

GREENFIELD

Earthsaver
172 Highland Ave.
John Bailey

Essence Holistic Skincare
278 Main St.
Rachel Arnold

Magical Child
134 Main St.
Jessica Mullins

Retouch Pros
327 Chapman St.
Linda Mullaney

The Root Cellar
10 Fiske Ave.
Jacob W. Rheinheimer

Wicked Owl Coffee
82 School St.
Ioanis D. Triov

HOLYOKE

EZ Storage
623 South Summer St.
Javier Gonzalez

LA Lechonera
24 Jones Ferry Road
Eduardo Cumba

M & M Mini Mart
46 Franklin St.
Naz Naji

New York Nails
778 Homestead Ave.
Karen Spear

Red Robin
27 Holyoke St.
Alta Butler

LUDLOW

Avid Auto Sales
148 Carmelinas Circle
Amy Fields

KB Carpentry
38 Lyon St.
Kenneth Butts

The Chiropractic Center
488 Center St.
Mark Czerniak

PALMER

K & B Construction
214 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau

Nesco Sales Inc.
89 State St.
Kevin Comstock

Palmer Antique Co-Op Center
1239 Main St.
Jane Vau Tour

Salon Trendz
1005 Church St.
Wendy Fullam

SPRINGFIELD

Hands for Hire
158 Davis St.
Kevin A. Doherty

Ignite Real Estate
32 Hampden St.
Daisy Sanchez

Ingy Cons
90 Buckingham St.
Hector Grullon

Jonathan Weibel
87 Lakevilla Ave.
Jonathan Weibel

Kassy Mart
604 Page Blvd.
Sandy Rodriguez

Kennedy Fried Chicken
1003 Saint James Ave.
Ali Baki

MS Zela & Daughters
43 Pearl St.
Rhonda Jones

Oriental Market
405 Dickinson St.
Ali Huynh

Parkes Property Services
85 West Allen Road
Krista M. Parkes

Professional General Business
207 Westford Ave.
Cherrille Robinson

South End Convenience
679 Main St.
Raja Akbar

Sprout House Clothing
182 Daviston St.
Chris Howard

Style Staging
55 Bryant St.
Alice Kempf

Sweet Transportation
241 Slater Ave.
Lilliam Cruz

Tropical Produce
577 Armory St.
Lorenzo Ramirez

Xtreme Hats
131 Dwight St.
Luis Santiago

WESTFIELD

Good Choice Home Improvement
21 Paper St.
Igor Khomichuk

John Clark Construction
621 West Road
John Clark

JSF Enterprise
441 Noble St.
Jonathan Flagg

Paisley Street
4 Elm St.
James Pettengill

The Wright Pet Sitter
85 City View Blvd.
William Wright

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A-1 American Eagle Oil
20 Roanoke Ave.
Bay State Fuel Oil

Acumen Data Systems Inc.
2223 Westfield St.
Edward W. Squires

AM Gutter & Awning
188 Sibley Ave.
Andrey Mozolevsky

Bay State Fuel Oil
20 Roanoke Ave.
Bay State Fuel Oil

Central Chevrolet Inc.
811 Memorial Ave.
Garrett O’Keefe

Christmas Witch, LLC
110 Bridle Path
Theresa Pelegano

Coastal Rally Movement
1349 Piper Road
Cody Griffin

Cross Fit Omnes, LLC
161 Doty Circle
Michelle Cooper

Dedicated Duffers
53 Old Barn Road
Debra Cheetham

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Hampshire College
15 Middle St.
$67,000 — Installation of ground-mounted PV system

CHICOPEE

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
94 Springfield St.
$27,000 — Repairs to roof

La Quinta
10 Center St.
$42,000 — Replace roof

Motel 6
Johnnycake Hollow Road
$76,000 — Install new fire alarm system

Pride
363 Burnett Road
$15,000 — Remove and replace exhaust hood and system

RitmarRealty Corporation
628 Center St.
$6,000 — Remodel office space

GREENFIELD

Country Club of Greenfield
180 Country club Road
$20,000 — Construct new deck

Franklin Medical Center
53 Becon St.
$4,000 — Install new fire-rated door on 1st floor

Greenfield Hotel Inc.
17 Colrain Road
$70,000 — Remodel interior of 99 Restaurant

Greenfield Housing Authority
1 Elm St.
$24,000 — Kitchen conversion

Stoneleigh Burnham School
574 Bernardston Road
$4,150 — Install new fire suppression system

LUDLOW

A & C Realty Company
149 Center St.
$50,000 — Fire rebuild

Burger King
419 Center St.
$45,000 — Commercial alterations

Dunkin Donuts
4 Harding Ave.
$190,000 — Commercial alterations

NORTHAMPTON

Atwood Drive, LLC
8 Atwood Dr.
$140,000 — Interior build-out of 1st-floor office space

Kissel, Inc.
168 Industrial Dr.
$77,000 — Interior renovations to offices

Marley Electrical services
175 Main St.
$54,000 — Renovate interior

Rental Realty, LLC
32 Main St.
$50,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
23 West St.
$7,300 — Office renovations at Lily Hall

PALMER

Flamingo Motorsports
2 Wilbraham St.
$33,000 — Install footing and framing for new building

SOUTH HADLEY

Sugartown Investors
426 Newton St.
$20,000 — New roof

SPRINGFIELD

City of Springfield
474 Armory St.
$14,000 — Replace glass doors struck by vehicle

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
$7,000 — Interior renovations

CNR Springfield, LLC
655 Page Blvd.
$2,138,000 — Repairs to existing building for new office building

Garrett Lumsden
1304 Worcester St.
$13,000 — Office buildout

MGM
95 State St.
$925,000 — Interior renovation to building

Old First Church
50 Elm St.
$10,000 — Install new roof

Premier Education
189 Brookdale Ave.
$100,000 — Subdivide large rooms for three medical training labs

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 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

77 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Seneca Realty LLC
Seller: Streeters Realty Inc.
Date: 04/04/16

164 Parmenter Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Francis E. Denison
Date: 04/05/16

BUCKLAND

Apple Valley Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kathryn N. Dean
Seller: Andrew M. Singer
Date: 04/08/16

CHARLEMONT

111 East Oxbow Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Palmeri
Seller: Terry J. Narkewicz
Date: 04/15/16

COLRAIN

241 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: John J. Wells
Date: 04/08/16

41 Van Nuys Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Robert M. Navarra
Seller: Stanforth, Ann E., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/16

CONWAY

137 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: James Fitzsimmons
Seller: Alvarez, Mauricia, (Estate)
Date: 04/13/16

GREENFIELD

160 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $116,800
Buyer: Nikolas G. Langlois
Seller: 1 Arch Place Inc.
Date: 04/15/16

32 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Aimee Rackham
Seller: PDV Inc.
Date: 04/15/16

41 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Maple & North LLC
Date: 04/14/16

43 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Maple & North LLC
Date: 04/14/16

123 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Shawn A. Atamaniuk
Seller: Faith Kaemmerlen
Date: 04/13/16

73 Washburn Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: David J. Parody
Seller: Fredrick H. Darwell
Date: 04/06/16

MONTAGUE

150 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Brenda L. Denison
Seller: Maurice R. Fugere
Date: 04/15/16

51 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jason Toivo-Liimatainen
Seller: Nancy J. Barry-Yankowski
Date: 04/08/16

9 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Robert D. Pierce
Seller: Brian D. Notter
Date: 04/15/16

NEW SALEM

93 Moosehorn Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shane Hunter-Coburn
Seller: Samuel Adams-Macleod
Date: 04/07/16

75 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Chester H. Hall
Seller: Vanderstelt, Cornelius, (Estate)
Date: 04/15/16

26 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $167,376
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Helen P. Labrecque
Date: 04/05/16

NORTHFIELD

196 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $212,078
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Curtis W. Gray
Date: 04/04/16

ORANGE

124 Drew Blvd.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Peter M. Jack
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/05/16

SHELBURNE

28 Stevens St.
Shelburne, MA 01301
Amount: $188,109
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Gail E. Wolcott
Date: 04/15/16

SHUTESBURY

15 Town Farm Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Nancy & Tim Logan TR
Seller: David J. Orrell
Date: 04/07/16

SUNDERLAND

180 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $129,200
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Garry E. Wing
Date: 04/11/16

WENDELL

345 Farley Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Stacylou B. Leelyn
Seller: Douglas A. Simon
Date: 04/13/16

WHATELY

River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Nourse Realty LLC
Seller: Mary Lou Green RET
Date: 04/15/16

HAMPDEN
COUNTY

AGAWAM

49 Barn Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Alexis G. Lussier
Seller: Kimberly J. Biron
Date: 04/15/16

44 Howard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $159,400
Buyer: Timothy R. Welch
Seller: Tangocci, Florida T., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/16

29 Kensington St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Stacy Fitzpatrick
Seller: Joseph A. Renaud
Date: 04/12/16

795 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Michael C. Buoniconti
Seller: Robert A. Frasco
Date: 04/15/16

861 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: M. A. Charette-Strange
Seller: Sara Brancieri
Date: 04/13/16

23 Morningside Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Ethan R. Thomas
Seller: Robert J. Marvel
Date: 04/14/16

25 Park St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Vasquez
Seller: Robert, Warren H., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/16

57 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: William K. Demers
Seller: Bank of New York Mellon
Date: 04/15/16

53 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Dorothy A. Lipps
Date: 04/12/16

79 Spencer St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Whitney R. Cass
Seller: Karen L. Bogacz
Date: 04/07/16

BLANDFORD

27 South St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $232,289
Buyer: Patrick J. Gregersen
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 04/15/16

BRIMFIELD

24 Crestwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $144,300
Seller: Scott L. Sharp
Date: 04/15/16

CHICOPEE

102 1st Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,325,000
Buyer: Oleary-Vincunas No 2 LLC
Seller: Dow Jones & Co. Inc.
Date: 04/13/16

54 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sandra L. Alker
Seller: 54 Artisan Street LLT
Date: 04/15/16

149 Bemis Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,550
Buyer: Joanna M. Heron-Forget
Seller: Michael K. McCarthy
Date: 04/07/16

77 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Lavallee
Seller: Donna M. Rosenberg
Date: 04/08/16

39 Dewey St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Monique Braese
Seller: Lauren Labrecque
Date: 04/07/16

215 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Patrick Styckiewicz
Seller: Richard Stevens
Date: 04/08/16

357 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Richard A. Heller
Seller: Denise A. Dulude
Date: 04/15/16

130 Jean Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Mark S. Higgins
Seller: John J. O’Neil
Date: 04/15/16

111 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Michelle C. Lorenzana
Seller: Francis L. Chamberland
Date: 04/08/16

872 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: NI Management LLC
Seller: United Brothers LLC
Date: 04/05/16

14 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Ignacio Rivera
Seller: Jonathan Dejesus
Date: 04/15/16

N/A
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,796
Buyer: Citibank
Seller: Gary A. Wesolowski
Date: 04/05/16

5 Riverview Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Ambrose I. Mwea
Seller: Ryan Dunigan
Date: 04/14/16

17 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Linda L. Jackson
Date: 04/05/16

32 Walsh St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Robert N. Dougherty
Seller: Michael J. Perez
Date: 04/15/16

102 Winthrop St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Yelena Kulakova
Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Date: 04/05/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

66 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kenneth Werner
Seller: Kyle B. Krupa
Date: 04/08/16

9 James St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Meghan Hickey
Seller: George A. Smith
Date: 04/07/16

69 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David A. Brodeur
Seller: Joseph A. Borgatti
Date: 04/12/16

N/A
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Margaret Slade
Seller: Keith F. Brownlee
Date: 04/13/16

Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,739
Buyer: PLH LLC
Seller: Rebecca S. Richards
Date: 04/11/16

60 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $395,309
Buyer: Adam L. Oliveri
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/13/16

17 West Allen Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kathryn M. Hakanson-Stacy
Seller: Wanda T. Moderski
Date: 04/15/16

5 Wilder Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Kevin M. Lennon
Seller: Margaret I. Slade
Date: 04/13/16

HAMPDEN

172 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Katie E. Marsland
Seller: Frank Bauchiero
Date: 04/07/16

205 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Corey A. Chenevert
Seller: Robert H. Ward
Date: 04/06/16

HOLLAND

26 Brandon St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Donald Pelletier
Seller: Michael H. Choate
Date: 04/06/16

15 Marcey Place
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Marcucci
Seller: Edward P. Artruc
Date: 04/04/16

HOLYOKE

642 County Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jason H. Gentes
Seller: David J. Menard
Date: 04/08/16

5 Holly Meadow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Jens M. Michaelsen
Seller: Michael P. Rudzik
Date: 04/15/16

15 Lindor Heights
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Michael J. Stone
Seller: Michael E. Sugrue
Date: 04/11/16

48 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,200
Buyer: Neill A. Benard
Seller: Kenneth R. Rebuck
Date: 04/11/16

78 Meadowbrook Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Kathie A. Morrison
Seller: Ilya M. Shnayder
Date: 04/15/16

340 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $128,908
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: William A. Tenanes
Date: 04/05/16

30 Saint Jerome Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Saint Jerome RT
Seller: Stephen M. Szlosek
Date: 04/14/16

LONGMEADOW

184 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $477,500
Buyer: John J. Wujek
Seller: John I. Simpson
Date: 04/15/16

118 Field Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Janet D. Hamilton
Seller: Lisa Y. Gentile
Date: 04/14/16

98 Lincoln Park
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Kelly Koch
Seller: Jeffrey L. Rembrandt
Date: 04/15/16

21 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $181,800
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Raul E. Lorenzo
Date: 04/15/16

140 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Hebert
Seller: Daniel M. Landesman
Date: 04/08/16

LUDLOW

140 Clover Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David J. Menard
Seller: Betsy M. Marino
Date: 04/15/16

341 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Richard M. Tereso
Seller: Manuel P. Rosa
Date: 04/13/16

16 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Wojcik
Seller: Daniel Branco
Date: 04/12/16

442 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Buyer: Melissa Belanger
Seller: Melissa A. Graves
Date: 04/13/16

MONSON

12 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $301,900
Buyer: Samuel D. Pursey
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 04/12/16

62 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tammy Sandomierski
Seller: Thomas C. Sandomierski
Date: 04/11/16

MONTGOMERY

30 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Laurie
Seller: Daniel M. Cassanelli
Date: 04/08/16

PALMER

5 Fenton St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $141,900
Buyer: Christal Cline
Seller: New England Developers
Date: 04/05/16

28 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Ashley M. Hutchinson
Seller: Jacquelyn L. Collins
Date: 04/05/16

13-19 South St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Alexander A. Berezkin
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 04/08/16

115-117 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $154,999
Buyer: Ninon Lissaint
Seller: Miroslawa Lisek
Date: 04/08/16

14 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Adrian Syrowik
Seller: Brad Brothers
Date: 04/12/16

RUSSELL

1025 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Douglas H. Dreyer
Seller: Franklin C. Palmer
Date: 04/06/16

SPRINGFIELD

308 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,400
Buyer: Milta Sostre
Seller: Claudia E. Goodine
Date: 04/08/16

321 Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: JAD Realty LLC
Seller: B&M Realty Corp.
Date: 04/05/16

49 Alwin Place
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Lakeisha R. Norris
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 04/15/16

15-17 Broad St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Bar South Land Holdings
Seller: Hall LLC
Date: 04/08/16

17 Broad St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Bar South Land Holdings
Seller: Hall LLC
Date: 04/08/16

41 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Bonnie H. O’Donnell
Seller: Robert D. Pierce
Date: 04/14/16

56 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Paige N. Derry
Seller: Adam A. Tebaldi
Date: 04/15/16

78 Cunningham St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Rached Elzinji
Seller: Kevin Leeman
Date: 04/15/16

57 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Nancy Soto
Seller: James A. French
Date: 04/05/16

130 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Shannon M. Clark
Seller: Colleen M. Milbier
Date: 04/15/16

88 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Kati T. Litten
Seller: Allan C. Arnaboldi
Date: 04/14/16

21 Groveton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Rosa N. Bonilla
Seller: Norzom Gyatso
Date: 04/14/16

78 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Erica D. Percy
Seller: Rosemary Thompson
Date: 04/08/16

284 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Murat Karaarslan
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 04/05/16

70 Intervale Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Sarah Biswa
Seller: Zaki-Jabbar Robinson
Date: 04/15/16

16 Irene St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Danielle Krzemien
Seller: Leslie M. Messier
Date: 04/14/16

16 Leatherleaf Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Johanna Ortega
Seller: Mark S. Babineau
Date: 04/15/16

190 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Alex Owusu
Seller: Emmanuel Y. Tete-Donkor
Date: 04/11/16

510 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Bar South Land Holdings
Seller: Hall LLC
Date: 04/08/16

528-534 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Bar South Land Holdings
Seller: Hall LLC
Date: 04/08/16

34 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $129,945
Buyer: Kristine G. Schmidt
Seller: Morin, George R., (Estate)
Date: 04/06/16

161 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua F. Scott
Seller: Daniel Faria
Date: 04/15/16

13 Norwood St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Bar South Land Holdings
Seller: Hall LLC
Date: 04/08/16

90 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Yomaira Baez
Seller: Robert Wojcik
Date: 04/13/16

15 Portland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Luis Arena
Seller: Stanley Harrington
Date: 04/05/16

50 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/15/16

32-34 Rittenhouse Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Ganga Tiwari
Seller: Nicholas G. Calabrese
Date: 04/08/16

820 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Amber C. Haywood
Seller: Marcia Alexander
Date: 04/15/16

770 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Orlando J. Tavarez
Seller: Robert Longo
Date: 04/13/16

154 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Julyssa Apointe
Seller: Lynn C. Stockley
Date: 04/08/16

13 Wales Court
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Joseline Delgado
Seller: Lydia E. Gallacher
Date: 04/14/16

164 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01020
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Holli A. Jeffrey
Date: 04/15/16

SOUTHWICK

180 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $601,000
Buyer: Charles S. Serafin
Seller: Joseph P. Young
Date: 04/15/16

TOLLAND

Colebrook River Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Franklin Woods Investments
Seller: John M. Dunn
Date: 04/06/16

WALES

34-A Ainsworth Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Chalue
Seller: Michael E. Milanese
Date: 04/08/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

63 Burford Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: San De
Seller: Kozaira, Angelina, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/16

116 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Jennifer R. Lingenberg
Seller: Matthew A. Preuss

64 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Guy E. Tatro
Seller: Graham, Katherine, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/16

47 Gay Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Fitore Bajrami-Makolli
Seller: Rexford, Dorothy, (Estate)
Date: 04/08/16

74 Orchardview St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Sady
Date: 04/08/16

332 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: West Co. Investments LLC
Seller: Evelyn D. Lees
Date: 04/13/16

55 Roseland Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Charlie Diaz
Seller: Mark L. Noble
Date: 04/15/16

WESTFIELD

207 Belanger Road
Westfield, MA 01073
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Adam Hughes
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 04/15/16

67 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Marcos Hernandez
Seller: Kathleen M. Hankel
Date: 04/15/16

95 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Bengt-Olaf Schneider
Seller: T&S Holdings LLC
Date: 04/08/16

121 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,720
Buyer: First Niagara Bank
Seller: Wayne Rines
Date: 04/07/16

58 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Charles E. Singleton
Seller: Kyle P. Davidson
Date: 04/08/16

176 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Nathan F. Wolfe
Seller: William F. Dolan
Date: 04/07/16

598 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Preuss
Seller: Bruce Gallagher
Date: 04/11/16

74 Massey St.
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Roger W. Ouimet
Seller: RSP Realty LLC
Date: 04/14/16

122 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Erika M. Burgess
Seller: Jean M. Noonan
Date: 04/15/16

20 Paper St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Jason T. Grunwald
Seller: Gregory A. O’Neil
Date: 04/06/16

15 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Mitchell P. Garstka
Seller: Allan R. Sudyka
Date: 04/14/16

477 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: 477 Kids LLC
Seller: Paul W. Taylor
Date: 04/13/16

11 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: Charles D. Flores
Seller: William F. Barry
Date: 04/08/16

170 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Man Y. No
Seller: John D. Silvestri
Date: 04/04/16

80 William St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maksim Merenkov
Seller: Michael A. Emond
Date: 04/05/16

WILBRAHAM

123 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Melissa Sullivan
Seller: Scott M. Gierlich
Date: 04/15/16

6 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Maryann Baltazar-Alves
Seller: Abilio J. Casimiro
Date: 04/07/16

104 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Brodeur
Seller: David A. Brodeur
Date: 04/11/16

390 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christian C. Michel
Seller: Patricia A. Plasse
Date: 04/13/16

1072 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $193,420
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Yoanda Carpio
Date: 04/07/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

25 Chapel Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Jaime Davila
Seller: Sally B. Singingtree
Date: 04/08/16

66 East Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Bryan Beck
Seller: Daniel R. Cooley
Date: 04/04/16

92 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,305
Buyer: Frank A. Cable
Seller: Gloria B. Boyer
Date: 04/08/16

16 Hawthorn Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $762,500
Buyer: David W. Huntley
Seller: Cynthia F. Gensheimer LT
Date: 04/07/16

21 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Hongwei Jin
Seller: Harry J. Flood
Date: 04/08/16

22 Railroad St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Chestnut St. Realty Partners
Seller: Britt, John E., (Estate)
Date: 04/13/16

BELCHERTOWN

Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Jeffrey Oldenburg
Seller: FMJ Realty LLC
Date: 04/11/16

91 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $147,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lori Dunn
Date: 04/05/16

72 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $309,464
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Adam M. Alves
Date: 04/11/16

72 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $198,900
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Zachary M. Siano
Date: 04/15/16

54 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Erika J. Bachand
Seller: John Mercier
Date: 04/11/16

18 Prescott Hill
Amount: $257,500
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: Melissa Mercier
Seller: Jason J. Lafleur
Date: 04/11/16

CHESTERFIELD

26 Windy Lane
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $639,000
Buyer: Jeffrey G. Donovan
Seller: Richard S. Racz
Date: 04/15/16

EASTHAMPTON

4 Duda Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,150
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Wayne H. Petlock
Date: 04/06/16

501 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Wagner
Seller: Frederick K. & F. E. Fedor FT
Date: 04/06/16

9 Fox Run
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $394,500
Buyer: Jennifer L. Putnam
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 04/15/16

19 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: Edward P. Hamel
Date: 04/04/16

412 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: KC Tactical LLC
Seller: Argotec Stevens LLC
Date: 04/12/16

3 Maxine Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Tara A. Martin-Perez
Seller: Tanya M. Favorite
Date: 04/08/16

26 Pepin Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,400
Buyer: Juan P. Buscan-Dutan
Seller: Linda M. Tripp
Date: 04/15/16

GRANBY

Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Bonneterre LLC
Seller: Mountain Stream Inc.
Date: 04/13/16

HADLEY

349 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Gail A. Fuller
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 04/07/16

HATFIELD

183 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: John J. Stanisewski
Seller: Charles E. Klein
Date: 04/15/16

HUNTINGTON

89 Pisgah Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Michael A. King
Seller: Mary E. Gasperini
Date: 04/14/16

10 Stanton Ave.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Leon A. Boguszewski
Seller: Henry L. Dubay
Date: 04/04/16

MIDDLEFIELD

122 Cone Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Dennis R. Robinson
Seller: Bradford P. Fisk
Date: 04/13/16

NORTHAMPTON

33 Bright St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: 33 Bright Street Properties
Seller: Crescent Bright Phillips
Date: 04/12/16

65 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $416,750
Buyer: Donal O’Sullivan
Seller: Beaver Brook NT
Date: 04/08/16

65 Kensington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $594,000
Buyer: Catherine Balletto
Seller: Robert M. Haddad TR
Date: 04/14/16

50 Phillips Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: 50 Phillips Place Props
Seller: Crescent Bright Phillips
Date: 04/12/16

31 Rustlewood Ridge
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Zachary N. Helms
Seller: Bonnie S. Carhart
Date: 04/15/16

PELHAM

108 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Jeffrey C. Bird
Seller: Seymour H. Cabin TR
Date: 04/08/16

SOUTH HADLEY

44 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jody M. Sicard
Date: 04/14/16

114 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jesse W. Green
Seller: Joseph Lafond
Date: 04/13/16

7 Skinner Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Matthew Muldoon
Seller: Manuel T. Reyes
Date: 04/12/16

SOUTHAMPTON

30 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: David Garstka Builders
Seller: Davyn M. McGuire
Date: 04/14/16

WARE

8 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $186,100
Buyer: Shawn J. Wells
Seller: Daniel Carpenter
Date: 04/14/16

10 Indian Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $123,700
Buyer: Roger M. Driscoll
Seller: Driscoll, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 04/07/16

WESTHAMPTON

17 Hathaway Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Butler
Seller: William R. Forest
Date: 04/15/16

119 Kings Hwy.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Angela C. Griefen
Seller: Leslie A. Dicurcio
Date: 04/04/16

WILLIAMSBURG

15 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Nancy L. Basler
Seller: Big Mamou Properties LLC
Date: 04/15/16

WORTHINGTON

24 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Brittany L. Duma
Seller: Blissful RT
Date: 04/08/16

138 Witt Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Darlene E. Arel
Date: 04/05/1

Accelerating the Pace of Progress

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Opinion

Jas Maggu got it right.

Entrepreneurship is certainly a lonely proposition, said Maggu, who has launched a business called AuthenFOOD, which brings healthy foods to one’s doorstep — one of 36 ventures in Valley Venture Mentors’ (VVM) second accelerator program cohort.

It’s lonely, noted Maggu as she spoke to BusinessWest with some of her fellow accelerator participants (see story, page 6) because, while the entrepreneur may have co-workers to share the duties and friends and family to offer support, the heavy burden of success usually lies with the entrepreneur alone.

It can be daunting and, as Maggu and many others implied, isolating at the same time. And this harsh reality is another reason why VVM, and especially its accelerator program, is such an important factor in the potential growth of this region.

The program doesn’t take away all the loneliness, and it doesn’t turn what is always a roller-coaster ride into something where there are only ‘ups’ and straight track. But it often makes for a better ride, and, for the most part, it more than lives up to its name by accelerating the pace of progress for a company.

Slicing through the comments made by those who spoke with BusinessWest, it is abundantly clear that the accelerator program helps participants better articulate their product or service, identify its potential markets, garner critical support, and gain essential contacts and potential customers. Without these ingredients, a business can’t possibly succeed.

But beyond these gains, participants reaped many other benefits as well, especially the most important thing they’ll need moving forward (and that includes the prize money they might win) — confidence.

Indeed, while it’s difficult to quantify matters, it’s fairly safe to say that those who took part in the first accelerator program ended that experience better able to take on the challenges ahead of them — and the same can be said of the second group.

What does that mean for the region? That there is more hope for growing small businesses that can someday become solid employers in the four western counties. This is important, as we’ve said many times, because organic employment growth will no doubt be a huge part of the success formula moving forward.

We’re not sure how far Maggu can go with AuthenFOOD. Likewise, we’re unsure if the ultra-confident team at AnyCafé will make a huge splash in the coffee industry with a product that will enable people to brew a cup anytime, anywhere. We don’t know if Joe Salvador can, as he claims, disrupt the quickly growing market for gun silencers with products made by his new company, DaVinci Arms. And we don’t know just how successful Lora Fischer-DeWitt will be with her jewelry line, although she’s already off to a really solid start.

What we do know is that they’re better off now than they were four months ago, and they have a better chance of succeeding down the road.

You can never take the loneliness out of entrepreneurship — just ask anyone who has been in business for 20, 30, or 40 years. They’ll tell you that it never really gets easy, and the challenges keep coming at you.

But you can take some of the loneliness out. VVM, with its accelerator program, is doing just that, and these efforts will undoubtedly yield dividends for both the participants and the region as a whole.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Adams, Joey Scott
Adams, Tammy Marie
St. Hilaire, Tammy M.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/16

AJC Labor Ltd.
Coulombe, Alan Joseph
51 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/07/16

Brown, Sally Ann
46 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Brown, Theresa M.
101 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/16

Colcombe, Brian T.
27 Oriole Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/16

Commisso, Angelo Frank
218 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/16

Copland, Thomas S.
134 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Cote, Craig W.
500 West St., Apt. 3
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Crouch, Jeana Kaye
20 Pine St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/16

Desautels, Cheryl Ann
2 Henry Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Flynn, Judith A.
13 Harris Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/16

Fontaine, Cindy Ann
13 Cook St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/16

Freeze, Andrew
Freeze, Zenaida
48 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Gemme, Kimberly Ann
a/k/a Cook, Kimberly A.
285 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Godard, Douglas J.
5 Lynch Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/01/16

Gonzalez, Esmeralda
35 Wells Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/16

Harrop, Ronald L.
79 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/16

Hartshorn, William Wayne
5 Greenleaf Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/01/16

Harty, Christopher T.
Harty, Christine M.
911 Williamsville Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/16

Hicks, Tonie Marie
79 Knox St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/05/16

James, Jerry A.
42 Stratford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/31/16

Jordan, Andre L.
3 Beacon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Kennedy Landscaping
Kennedy, Kevin M.
Kennedy, Andrea B.
13 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/16

Laroche, Raymond J.
2348 Main St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Lewis, Charles Edward
Lewis, Leticia C.
49 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/16

Morales, Ana R.
691 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/16

Moran, Jason C.
121 Waite Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/01/16

Pagan, Maria E.
150 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Pearson, Brian P.
Pearson, Linda J.
34 Marsh Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Pelletier, Steven A.
87 Blanchwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/16

Pierce, Gary T.
Pierce, Laura E.
179 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/14/16

Porter, Christy C.
27 Frederick Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/14/16

Roach, Brian A.
7 Karen Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Romeo, Mark
234 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/16

Scopa, Frances Donna
20 Willmark Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Smith, Richard A.
121 Dorchester Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/05/16

Snodgrass, Barbara June
34 Yorktown Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/05/16

Spillane, Michael C.
132 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/04/16

Sterlacci, Sarah C.
41 Taylor St.

East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/16

Suburban Forestry Service
Rounds, Charles H.
21 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/16

Torres, Hector F.
Torres, Meghan Ann
a/k/a Chiusano, Meghan Ann
70 John St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/16

Urgiel, Alexander
Urgiel, Debra
36 Munns Ferry Road
Gill, MA 01354
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/16

Wiggins-Gamble, Pamela
192 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/08/16

Wilson, Suzan M.
a/k/a Gosine, Suzan M.
a/k/a Dial, Suzan M.
78 Sparrow Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/16

A Long-term Challenge for the State

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Opinion

By Stephanie Anthony, Keith Nevitt, and Carol Raphael

Long-term services and supports (LTSS) enable hundreds of thousands of people of all ages in Massachusetts to live with independence and dignity in their daily lives, participate in their communities, and increase their overall quality of life. MassHealth, the Commonwealth’s Medicaid program, is the largest payer of LTSS, spending $4.5 billion (including federal Medicaid matching funds) on LTSS in 2015, representing nearly one-third of all MassHealth spending and 12% of the state budget. Although the demand for LTSS is projected to skyrocket, few people are aware of the likelihood they will need LTSS in their lifetime, and few viable LTSS financing options exist beyond MassHealth.

The increasing demand for LTSS, rising costs, and building pressure on the workforce, coupled with a care-delivery system that is fragmented and lacks meaningful quality measures, creates an LTSS system in Massachusetts that may be providing suboptimal care while simultaneously creating serious budget pressures on the MassHealth program. Additionally, the fragmented LTSS system is difficult to navigate, and may be increasing avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits and replacing much-needed functional supports with more expensive medical interventions. While Massachusetts is widely recognized as a leader among states in healthcare reform, it is near the middle of the pack on LTSS system transformation.

Massachusetts has a unique opportunity to address these issues and become a bellwether state on LTSS transformation, as state policymakers and stakeholders are coalescing around LTSS reform more than ever before. Not only have stakeholders unanimously identified LTSS reform as one of the top five priorities facing the MassHealth program, but demographic trends predicting increased LTSS demand and spending are also propelling LTSS closer to the center of MassHealth policy debates. State policymakers are incorporating LTSS and LTSS providers into broader discussions about MassHealth payment and care-delivery reform, recognizing the interdependencies among medical care, LTSS, behavioral-health services, and social-support services in promoting health and well-being for some of MassHealth’s most vulnerable members.

To become a leader on LTSS reform, Massachusetts must establish a quality-driven, affordable LTSS purchasing and delivery system strategy. Implementation of the strategy will require a multiyear commitment and should result in a system that is person-centered, integrated, sustainable, accountable, and actionable.

The LTSS system of the future likely can be achieved through various models, but the best vehicle is one in which a single entity or network of entities assumes financial responsibility and performance accountability for coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to LTSS populations and is vigorously monitored by the state.

Regardless of the vehicle, community-based LTSS providers must be at its core, as they have the expertise needed to serve diverse LTSS populations. Such an entity, particularly one paid through a risk-adjusted global or shared savings payment arrangement and accessing Medicare financing for dually eligible populations, will have more flexibility than providers in the current system to creatively address people’s needs in a person-centered and cost-effective manner and to integrate and coordinate physical healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and LTSS.

To successfully design, implement, and oversee this transformation, the Commonwealth must designate a senior health and human services official to be responsible and accountable for the LTSS system. It must also invest in hiring highly skilled contract management and analytic staff in order to vigorously monitor integrated care programs and hold them accountable for providing high-quality, effective, and accessible care.

In addition, the state must monitor the financial performance of contractors, particularly those taking on financial risk and/or reward, to ensure effective stewardship of state and federal resources and instill a level of confidence that public dollars are being spent wisely.v

Stephanie Anthony, Keith Nevitt, and Carol Raphael serve as director, senior analyst, and senior advisor, respectively, for Manatt Health, which was commissioned by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to study and report on LTSS issues in Massachusetts. For the full report, visit bluecrossfoundation.org.

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of April 2016.

AGAWAM

GPM Landscaping
361 Suffield St.
David Graham

MKT Realty
68 Willowbrook Dr.
Marlene Christy

Parkview Apartments
68 Willowbrook Dr.
George Christy

WINGS
7 Beverly Lane
Debra Sorcinelli

GREENFIELD

Art Bug Illustrations
376 Feyden Road
Chaldea Deyman

Brandt House, LLC
29 Highland Ave.
Carl Burwick

Brick House Quilts & Crafts
1012 Bernardston Road
Sharon Smith

Frosted Bake Shop
250 Main St.
Shelly Phillips

Presa Republic
25 Laurel St.
Jeremiah McLenithan

World Eye Bookshop
156 Main St.
Jessica Mullins

HOLYOKE

America’s Best Value
671 Northampton St.
Ajay Patel

Belden Jewelers
50 Holyoke St.
Simon Cashman

Kay Jewelers
50 Holyoke St.
Simon L. Cashman

Paper City Pictures
62 Main St.
Jeffrey Bianchine

Snap Fitness
506 Westfield Road
David Garvey

LUDLOW

Camp Alden Pond Association
162 Piney Lane
William Peacey

Furches Performance
430 Center St.
Brandon Furches

See Saw Photos
40 Sroka Lane
Spencer Weiss

PALMER

Flanders & Son
38 French Dr.
Shawn Flanders

Fordable Used Cars
1317 Main St.
Ivan Vlasyuk

Palmer Motorsports Park
58 West Ware Road
Fred Ferguson

R.B. Enterprises
10 Nipmuck St.
Raymond Breton

SPRINGFIELD

A Plus Food Mart
1390 Allen St.
Akeel Khan

Alina Inc.
263 Hancock St.
Syed Burhan

All World Costume Jewelry
18 Eldridge St.
Foster White

Arroyo Inc.
1 Federal St.
Ruben Arroyo

Built N Powered
173 Hampden St.
Thomas Juzba

C & N Quality Cleaning
54 Alsace St.
Naquia J. Byrd

Charlene’s Boutique
1655 Boston Road
Charlene Naylor

Courtesy Transportation
106 Fieldston St.
Caroline Anzeze

Daryll Marotte Designs
53 Treetop Ave.
Daryll Thomas

Destinee Market
2881 Main St.
Luis Rosario

Elias Cleaning Service
71 Allen St.
Alba Elias

Erazo Painting
93 Thompson St.
Jasmine Erazo

GBC Housing, LLC
179 Westford Ave.
Gloria Scarlett

Grind Coast Apparels
218 Pearl St.
Destiny Gabrielle

WESTFIELD

413 Auto Repair
128 Meadow St.
Michael McCann

Alo Saigon
116 Elm St.
Alo Saigon

Bridal Alter of Westfield
36 Main St.
Natalya Tkachenko

East Mountain Group
91 East Mountain Road
East Mountain Group

Joe’s Mobile Auto Repair
5 City View Blvd.
Joseph Martin

New England Apiaries
116 Farnham Lane
William Crawford

TJC Travel
440 Falley Dr.
Janine Queenin

Venues & Mars
38 Elm St.
Faizer Iddrissu

West Auto
571 Southampton Road
Casey Golec

Whip City Motorsports
328 Papermill Road
Legacy Auto Sports, LLC

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ensemble Solutions, LLC
24 Wilder Terrace
Heather A. Brennan

Five Guys Burgers
1268 Riverdale St.
Richard Valarioti

Foxy Nails
589 Westfield St.
Hung Do

J. Paier Carpentry
265 Lancaster Ave.
Joseph Paier

Nescor
148 Doty Circle
Sharon Tariff

SJH Cleaning Service
67 Vincent Dr.
Steven Hiermonyus

Spriggan
48 Silver St.
Justin Wood

Subway
1329 Riverdale St.
Steven Petow

The 413 Photography
13 Allston Ave.
Scott Peloquin

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 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

Step Toward Justice, Corp., 35 Newell Ct., Amherst, MA 01002. Molly Ryan Strehorn, same. Advocates for the rights of convicted indigent people living in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by filing briefs and motions in the trial courts and appeals court. Most clients are currently serving sentences in the house of correction or state prison but some are no longer incarcerated yet still dealing with the collateral consequences of the past conviction. Step toward justice promotes networking opportunities by meeting, connecting, and communicating with other advocates who are working in the same legal area.

BLANDFORD

Watson Pond Productions Inc., 152 Kingsley Road, Blandford, MA 01008. Bradley Eugene Johnson, same. The development and production of television program.

CHICOPEE

Pioneer Valley Standards Inc., 126 Amherst St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Yasser Mahdy, same. Purchases, renovates, manages, and sells real estate.

RP Painting Group Inc., 100 Caddyshack Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Rayner Paulino, same. Painting services.

DALTON

Rio Cleaning Corp., 213 Park St., #4, Dalton, MA 01226. Vania Sobral Pimentel, same. General cleaning and janitorial services.

FLORENCE

Raredon Resources Inc., 30 North Maple St., Florence, MA 01062. Jason Lucas, 319 Stebbins St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Design and fabrication of architectural components.

GRANBY

Springfield Mandolin Orchestra Inc., 185 West State St., Granby, MA 01033. Edward Robert Maxwell Jr., 57 Red Bridge Lane, South Hadley, MA 01075. An organization that provides unique educational opportunities for mandolin enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise located in Western Massachusetts. These educational opportunities are accomplished through free concert performances and classroom demonstrations.

HADLEY

Restore Physical Therapy and Wellness Center Inc., 220 Russell St., Hadley MA 01035. Patricia Young, same. Physical therapy office.

HOLYOKE

Valley Voces General Inc., 300 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Andrew Melendez, same. To acquire, own, develop, operate, sell and manage interests in real property and to acquire, construct, rehabilitate, lease, finance, and dispose of housing or commercial facilities, or any other interest in real or personal property, debt security, equity security or loan, and to be either a general partner or limited partner in any business entity, or to enter into a joint venture with others for any of the above purposes; to enter into and carry out contracts for any and all of the aforesaid purposes; to borrow money or otherwise incur indebtedness or liability for any of its corporate purposes; to do all things necessary, appropriate, or reasonably ancillary to the conduct of general realty holding and development business; and to carry on any business permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to a corporation organized under chapter 156d; and to refinance, mortgage or grant security interests in real or personal property.

LEE

WAM Theatre Inc., 440 Spring St., Lee, MA 01238. Ashley Berridge, 63 Francis St., North Adams, MA 01247. Non-profit theatre to benefit women and girls.

NORTHAMPTON

Royal, P.C., Amy Royal, 270 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Amy B. Royal, 270 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Professional law firm.

OTIS

Tonlino Excavating Inc., 1678 Monterey Road, Otis, MA 01253. John B. Tonlino III, same. Excavation services.

SPRINGFIELD

Quadmed Medical Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C., 262 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01103. David Severance, N53 W24700, Corporate Circle, Sussex, WI 53089. Medical office.

Seeds of Feather Inc., 467 Beacon Circle, Springfield, MA 01119. Kevin Green, same.

Webster Square Tire & Auto Service Inc., 1264 Union St., Springfield, MA 01603. Peter Kearing, 960 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Tire sales and auto service.

Women Recovery Project Inc., 225 Norfolk St., Springfield, MA 01109. Wilhamenia Allen, same.

WENDELL

Windhorse Naturopathic Inc., 13 lady Slipper Lane, Wendell, MA 01379. Emily Maiella, same. Naturopathic consultation services.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Briefcase Departments

AHL Hockey Could Return to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Less than a month after losing the Falcons to Tucson, Ariz., hockey could be returning to Springfield for the 2016-17 season. According to Portland, Maine-based WCSH, the Portland Pirates, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, has been sold to a new ownership group that intends to relocate the team in Springfield. According to a statement released yesterday by the team, “the Portland Pirates have announced that a letter of intent has been signed with an outsider buyer to purchase and relocate the AHL franchise to a new city. The details of the agreement were not disclosed, and final sale is pending approval of the AHL board of governors and the Florida Panthers. All previously purchased season tickets for the 2016-17 season will be refunded.” Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling told WCSH that losing the team “will have a terrible impact on the local economy.” The Springfield Falcons were purchased by their National Hockey League affiliate, the Arizona Coyotes, in April. The club intends to move the Falcons to Tucson in time for the 2016-17 season, and will refund all advance tickets sold to Springfield fans for that season. Portland has been the host city to a minor-league hockey team for almost 40 years, dating back to the Maine Mariners, WCSH said. The Mariners left in 1992, and after a one-year gap, the Pirates arrived in 1993.

State’s Economic Growth Improves in First Quarter

HADLEY — Massachusetts real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the first quarter of 2016, according to the Current Economic Index released this week by MassBenchmarks, the journal of the Massachusetts economy published by the UMass Donahue Institute in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. In contrast, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, national real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 0.5% during the same period. Recently revised data now reveal that, in 2015, the state’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter (1.4% for the U.S.), 2.0% in the third quarter (2.0%), 4.9% in the second quarter (3.9%), and 2.0% in the first quarter (0.6%). The pace of economic growth in Massachusetts picked up in the first three months of 2016 after slowing in the second half of 2015. Although underlying indicators were mixed, both employment and earnings recorded strong growth, and the unemployment rate fell. Payroll employment grew at a 2.0% annual rate in the first quarter, up from 0.7% in the prior quarter. Wage and salary income, as estimated from state withholding tax revenue, expanded 5.6% in the first quarter, after falling 7.0% in the final three months of last year. The state’s headline unemployment rate — the so-called U-3 measure — stood at 4.4% in March, down from 4.9% in December, and down from 5.1% in March 2015. The U.S. unemployment rate in March was 5.0%, the same as in December, and down from 5.5% in March of last year. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is now lower than its pre-recession low of 4.6% in 2007. But this overall strong performance continues to mask troubling imbalances in the labor market. The broader U-6 measure of unemployment, which includes those who are working part-time but want full-time work, as well as those who are marginally attached to the labor force, is still significantly above pre-recession levels. It inched down to 9.3% in March from 9.5% in December and 9.8% in March 2015. The U.S. rate in March was 9.8%, down from 9.9% in December and 10.9% in March 2015. Prior to the recession in 2007, the U-6 reached lows of 7.1% in Massachusetts and 8.0% in the U.S. “Spending on items subject to the state regular sales tax declined by 6.3% in the first quarter, in stark contrast to the very strong growth of 9.5% experienced in the fourth quarter of 2015. Year over year, spending is up 3.5%,” noted Alan Clayton-Matthews, MassBenchmarks senior contributing editor and associate professor of Economics and Public Policy at Northeastern University. “Most of the drop this quarter was due to spending on automobiles, which slowed after expanding strongly at the end of 2015, and also to weak spending on other taxable sales items in February.” The Mass. Department of Revenue recorded weaker bonus payouts in February, tied to stock-market performance and corporate profits. Market fear tends to dampen business confidence and investment, and a prolonged market downturn may restrain consumer spending as well. The MassBenchmarks Leading Economic Index suggests the state economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace over the next six months, at a 3.1% rate in the second quarter, and a 2.5% rate in the third quarter of this year. The factors weighing on the state and national economic outlook have changed little from last quarter. One factor is the tightening labor market. As there are fewer unemployed workers and as more Baby Boomers retire, it is becoming more difficult for employers to find the workers they need. This is reflected in historically low levels of initial unemployment claims, a sign that employers are reacting to the tightening labor market by holding on to the workers they have. Another factor is slower worldwide economic growth as China’s rapid pace of economic growth has decelerated, Japan’s economy is stalled, and Europe remains sluggish. A third is turmoil in financial markets. Although volatility in stock markets in reaction to falling commodity prices has calmed, there are remaining downside risk factors related to the fallout of weak global demand on corporate profits.

Sergeant Shower Wins Pitch Competition

HOLYOKE — Jonathan LaFrance, an MBA student from Bay Path University, took first place at last night’s awards ceremony and banquet for the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, pitching Sergeant Shower, a biodegradable, two-sided, single-use, all-in-one shampoo and body-wash cloth mitt. LaFrance convinced a panel of judges from six area banks that his pitch was the best at the event held at the Log Cabin. Jonathan Mendez, a Holyoke Community College student, took second place based on his business concept pitch for Mean Green Detergent Machine, a kiosk in stores allowing people to refill their laundry-detergent bottle. Steven Goldberg, a student at Amherst College, took third place with DineToday, a platform allowing restaurants to post discounts for off-peak reservation times. The live event featured a student representative from each of the 14 participating local colleges: American International College, Amherst College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, UMass Amherst, Western New England University, and Westfield State University. First-, second-, and third-place winners received $1000, $750, and $500 respectively. Each student participating received $100. The judges represented Berkshire Bank, Country Bank, First Niagara Bank, PeoplesBank, United Bank, and Westfield Bank. The judges also identified nine winning teams as Best Exhibitors. These were selected from a pool of 56 unique companies during a ‘trade show’ portion of the evening which featured the 2016 Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winners. The three first-place winners (each receiving an additional award of $600) were: Connor Brown and Xavier Reed from Amherst College with Meetum, a platform for students to openly share events and activities with the college community; Misael Ramos from Springfield College with Royaume Expressions, garment decoration; and Joey Baurys and Nicolette LaPierre from Western New England University with Hemoflux, a prenatal genetic testing company. The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several local initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Harold Grinspoon. For more information, visit www.hgf.org.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Company Notebook Departments

Tighe & Bond Honored for Advancing Women in Engineering Field

WESTFIELD — The Connecticut chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS CT) honored Tighe & Bond as Employer of the Year during its recent annual awards dinner on April 14 at St. Clement’s Castle in Portland, Conn. The recognition applauded the firm’s support of WTS, and for providing ongoing opportunities to advance women in their engineering and transportation careers. “It’s an honor for our firm to receive this award, and we are thrilled that WTS CT selected us,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond, who accepted the award on the firm’s behalf. “Our firm takes recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in engineering seriously. More than 30% of Tighe & Bond’s 270-plus employees are female, and approximately 14% of these women hold key management and/or leadership positions at our firm. Last year, more than 30% of Tighe & Bond’s new hires were female, and this year the number is even higher.” For more than 18 years, WTS CT has been dedicated to advancing women in transportation. It provides a forum for transportation professionals to meet and interact, sharing experiences and expertise. Member benefits include professional development, career support, mentorship, and student outreach.

Country Bank Sponsors Financial Literary Fair at WPI

WARE — Recently, Country Bank sponsored its first Financial Literacy Fair for college students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester. This program was a partnership with WPI’s Student Aid and Financial Literacy Department. The event featured the Next Step, a financial-literacy exercise where college students are asked to step into their very near future by visiting 10 financially informative booths to make real-world decisions. “Students learn about many of the next steps that they will encounter after they graduate from college,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, the bank’s financial education officer. “They learn that the decisions they make today will affect their finances in the future, such as the unexpected expenses of owning a vehicle, saving for retirement, renting an apartment, or owning a home, and how location can be a deciding factor in their finances.” The booths the students visit include credit, housing, student loans, insurance, budgeting, fraud prevention, transportation, savings and investing, career development, and employment benefits. The goal is for students to have a better understanding of their future fiscal responsibilities. They learn about balancing a budget and making educated choices about their finances. They also learn how one financial choice can greatly impact another.

Chamberlain Group Named 2016 Exporter of the Year

BOSTON — The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the Great Barrington-based Chamberlain Group the 2016 Exporter of the Year for Massachusetts and New England. “Lisa and Eric Chamberlain are saving lives with the products they create in the medical-simulation industry,” said Robert Nelson, SBA Massachusetts district director. “They are connecting with new customers all over the globe and establishing an international distribution network throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Mexico.” Founded in 1999, the Chamberlain Group designs and builds mimetic organs for surgical and interventional training. Working in close collaboration with medical-device companies and teaching hospitals, the company creates models that address training needs for clinicians, sales, marketing, device research, and development. In 2000, Lisa Chamberlain became a client of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), and her business plan for the Chamberlain Group won first prize in the UMass Five College Business Plan Competition. In 2003, the company was recognized with the Governor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for spurring job creation and economic development.
Today, after 17 years in business, the company has grown to 21 employees, and it exports more than 500 products directly from its Great Barrington office to more than 50 countries worldwide. “We’re honored and delighted to be recipients of this year’s Exporter of the Year awards in the Commonwealth and the New England region,” Chamberlain said. “Eric and I have been well guided by the advice and encouragement we have received from the MSBDC and the Mass Export Center. It’s made the process of growing our business and our international reach viable, knowing we have subject experts to consult with who have our best interests at heart.” The company was nominated by Ann Pieroway, regional director of the Massachusetts Export Center.

44 Business Capital Becomes Division of Berkshire Bank

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank completed its asset purchase transaction with 44 Business Capital, LLC of Blue Bell, Pa., and Parke Bank of Sewell, N.J., under which Berkshire Bank has acquired the business model of 44 Business Capital and certain other assets of Parke Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan program operations. 44 Business Capital is now operating as a direct small-business lending division of Berkshire Bank, reporting up through the bank’s already-established small-business line, and originating SBA loans for Berkshire Bank. 44 Business Capital has consistently been one of the top SBA originators and a market-leading provider and facilitator of SBA-guaranteed loans to small businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 44 Business Capital’s entire team, along with its leadership — Greg Poehlmann, Phil Rapone, Jeff Sherry, and Joe Dreyer — have joined Berkshire Bank. “We’re pleased to welcome the employees and customers of 44 Business Capital,” said Berkshire Bank CEO Michael Daly. “This combination increases the client offerings for both companies, diversifies our loan portfolio, and provides a valuable future growth channel.” Added Poehlmann, senior vice president of Business Banking for Berkshire Bank and former president of 44 Business Capital, LLC, “as a division of Berkshire Bank, 44 Business Capital will continue to leverage our staff’s experience to build out an exceptional SBA lending platform that will serve the SBA’s mission on a larger scale. We are extremely excited to become part of Berkshire Bank, and look forward to establishing ourselves collectively as a major player in the SBA-lending market.”

Circle K Convenience Store Opens in Holyoke

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce President Kathleen Anderson, and Circle K franchisee Yasser (Sunny) Hussain gathered on May 5 for the grand opening of the new Circle K convenience store at 337 Appleton St. in Holyoke. Hussain, the site’s owner, took a vacant and abandoned building in the downtown area and completely renovated the space into a new, state-of-the-art Circle K convenience store. The store is open 24 hours a day and carries everything from morning coffee to late-night snacks, as well as a wide selection of cold drinks, fresh roller grill items, and staples like milk and eggs.

Comcast Spotlight Leases Space at Agawam Crossing

AGAWAM — Comcast Spotlight has signed a lease for a new, 3,157-square-foot space in Agawam Crossing, located at 200 Silver St. in Agawam. This is the final space at Agawam Crossing, a class A professional office building. Comcast Spotlight recently moved into its new home alongside Baystate Rehabilitation, Life Laboratories, and Associates in Women’s Health, among others. Comcast Spotlight is an advertising sales company that provides video solutions to local, regional, and national businesses through television and digital advertising. It provides local market coverage across multiple platforms (cable TV, satellite, telco, online, VOD) and can target customers geographically, demographically, and by message to reach specific audience segments. Development Associates of Agawam was the leasing agent and project manager for the construction of Comcast Spotlight’s new offices. The tenant was represented by Bob Peterson, managing broker at REAL Partners, LLC, and Daniel Moore of NAI Plotkin of Springfield.

Friendly’s Sells Retail Ice-cream, Manufacturing Division

WILBRAHAM — Friendly’s Ice Cream announced it has sold its retail ice-cream and manufacturing business to Texas-based Dean Foods Co. for $155 million in cash. “We are thrilled at the prospects the Friendly’s Ice Cream acquisition brings to Dean Foods,” said Dean CEO Gregg Tanner. “Coupled with the momentum of Dean Foods’ current regional brands, the Friendly’s brand will be a catalyst in our strategy to grow our existing ice-cream business and branded portfolio. Friendly’s is an ideal complement to our other heritage brands across the country and fills a manufacturing and retail ice-cream void in our nationwide footprint.” Dean Foods is the largest processor and direct-to-store distributor of fresh fluid milk and other dairy and dairy-case products in the U.S., the company said. Friendly’s Ice Cream had $166 million in net sales of ice cream to supermarkets in 2015. After the transaction closes late in the second quarter of 2016, Dean Foods plans to continue producing ice cream at the current Friendly’s plant in Wilbraham, which employs about 200 people. “Friendly’s ice cream strongly resonates with consumers throughout the Northeast,” Tanner added. “Very similar to the traditions shared by consumers who grew up enjoying our existing regional milk and ice-cream brands, such as Mayfield or Dean’s, we believe the Friendly’s Ice Cream brand represents and promotes what Dean Foods has built itself around and is a great fit in our branded portfolio. Dean Foods is rooted in the traditional goodness of dairy, making Friendly’s more than just a good business and financial opportunity.” Added Friendly’s President and CEO John Maguire, “today marks a new chapter for Friendly’s retail and manufacturing ice-cream business. Dean Foods Company has recognized the growth momentum that Friendly’s retail ice cream has experienced over the last five years, and I am thrilled that Dean Foods will be the ongoing steward of the retail ice-cream business, led by the current experienced retail and creamery teams.” Friendly’s Restaurants, which boasts 260 locations in the U.S., will continue to be owned and operated by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. and will license use of the Friendly’s trademark to Dean’s under a license agreement entered into as part of the transaction.

Keller Williams Pitches in at Springfield Boys & Girls Club

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, May 12, Keller Williams Realty associates around the globe donated hundreds of thousands of hours to their local communities during RED Day. Introduced in 2009, RED Day, which stands for renew, energize, and donate, is Keller Williams Realty’s annual day of service. Each year on the second Thursday of May, associates spend the day away from their businesses serving worthy organizations and causes in their communities. As part of the RED Day effort, Keller Williams Realty – Pioneer Valley chose to spend the day with the Springfield Boys & Girls Club at 481 Carew St. to paint the inside and outside of the facility, paint parking-lot lines, and landscape. The Springfield Boys & Girls Club provides, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide, enable, and support all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, respectful citizens and leaders. “RED Day is built on the belief that people can and should come together to achieve extraordinary things to help others,” said Mike Dombrowski, associate partner of Keller Williams Realty – Pioneer Valley. “It just happens to be a one-day expression of the constant state of the Keller Williams culture. We see a need, and we take action to help the Springfield community.” Since the first RED Day in 2009, Keller Williams associates have given almost a half-million hours of community service through activities ranging from food and blood drives to cleaning up trash in public parks; from revamping gardens at nursing homes to rebuilding homes and schools for community members in need. For more information about RED Day, visit www.kw.com/kw/redday.

Country Bank Supports Palmer Celebrations

PALMER — Representatives from Country Bank presented the Palmer 300th Anniversary Committee and the Celebrate Palmer Committee with donations totaling $5,000. “We are so pleased to be a major sponsor of both of these meaningful events,” said Shelley Regin, senior vice president, Marketing at Country Bank. “We look forward to celebrating with the town of Palmer, and we commend both committees for their tireless effort to make them a success.” For more information on these events, visit palmer300th.org or townofpalmer.com. For more information about Country Bank, call (800) 322-8233 or visit countrybank.com.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Departments People on the Move

William Fisher

Springfield College School of Social Work Professor and Director of Field Education William Fisher is the lead author of a recently released report titled “Findings from the 2015 State of Field Education Survey: A Survey of Directors of Field Education on Administrative Models, Staffing, and Resources.” Guided by Fisher’s leadership, this national survey of social-work field directors sought information on a number of important issues related to how field education programs are organized. The research also analyzed who is leading the programs and how the programs respond to unique student needs. Additional in-depth reports based on the findings are planned for the future. The research was conducted with the support of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the accrediting body for social-work programs in the U.S., and the Council on Field Education, which is part of CSWE’s governance and policy-recommending structure. CWSE has designated field education as the ‘signature pedagogy’ of social-work education, meaning that it is through field experiences and practice in the real world, in conjunction with classroom and project-based learning, that students learn to be social-work professionals. Fisher has more than 25 years of experience in the social-work field, with emphasis in mental-health and substance-abuse counseling, community organizing, and community mental-health program development.

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Robinson Donovan, P.C. announced that attorney Kevin Chrisanthopoulos has been appointed to the Hampden County Bar Assoc. board of directors. Founded in the same decade as Robinson Donovan more than 150 years ago, the Hampden County Bar Assoc. represents the interests of lawyers in Hampden County. This volunteer organization of attorneys serves lawyers, the justice system, and the public by providing support, education, and networking opportunities. Its purpose is to maintain the honor of the profession, promote the administration of justice, and encourage overall cooperation and goodwill among the members of the bar. “Kevin is not only an outstanding litigator, but a natural leader,” said attorney Jeffrey McCormick, a senior partner at the firm and past president of both the Hampden County Bar Assoc. and the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. “We’re very proud that he has taken on a leadership role at the Hampden County Bar Association. Kevin’s steadfast commitment to the preservation of justice will make him a valuable addition to the board of directors. He will be carrying on a decades-old tradition at Robinson Donovan of bar-association service.” Chrisanthopoulos exclusively practices litigation. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Western New England University and his juris doctor at Roger Williams University School of Law. He is also very active in his community, serving as an advisor to the board of directors for the Amelia Park Arena and Memorial Garden, past president of the Westfield Youth Hockey Assoc., assistant coach for the St. Mary’s High School hockey team, and a Massachusetts Bar Assoc. mock-trial judge. He is also a member of the Board of Bar Overseers disciplinary hearing committee and has been listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer since 2014.

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Shauna Ziemba

Shauna Ziemba, business manager for McKenna Orthodontics, was recently appointed to the board of directors of New England Dental Office Managers, a study group comprised of dental administrative professionals who meet to learn, network, exchange experiences, share knowledge, discuss challenges, and provide support and encouragement. As a new board member, Ziemba represents the Pioneer Valley Chapter. She has been actively involved in dental-office administration for 17 years, and offers the group proven expertise in office administrative solutions. As business manager of McKenna Orthodontics, she is responsible for handling office procedures and systems of the three office locations in Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, and Chicopee.

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Northeast IT Systems Inc. welcomed Tony Shepard to the team as a Systems Administrator. Shepard found his initial passion with IT and electronics by building his own speaker cabinets. When the car audio craze came along, he designed and built high-end car systems. After that, he focused on computers. His favorite part of the job is the challenge. “There is always something different to do,” he said, “and you learn something new every day.” His certifications include A+ certification, MCP certification, a license to teach in the state of Massachusetts, and certificates in electronic technology. He also has experience as Dell field engineer, IT manager, networking instructor, and systems field engineer.

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Chamber Corners Departments

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• May 18: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

• May 20: Golf Tournament at Chicopee Country Club, 10 a.m. start. Cost: $125 per golfer, $600 corporate green sponsorship includes a foursome and exclusive green sponsorship.

• May 21: New York City bus trip. A day on your own in the city. Bus leaves at 7 a.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $55 per person.

• May 25: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Loomis House, 298 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members pre-registered, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• May 19: Medallion Speaker Forum, noon to 1:30 p.m. “The Affordable Care Act: The Legal Twists & Turns.” Attorney Eilin Gaynor of Health New England helps employers, business owners, and entrepreneurs navigate the legalities of this important piece of legislation. Complete Payroll Services shares what it means from an accounting perspective. Space is limited for this member exclusive opportunity. Cost: $20, which includes a boxed lunch. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• May 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Quality Life Adult Day Services, 18 Elm St., Holyoke (behind the South Street Shopping Center). Join friends and colleagues for this fun and casual evening of networking. Tours of the new facility will be available. Cost: $10 for chamber members, $15 for non-members and walk-ins.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• May 23: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce 55th annual Golf Tournament, East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Registration and lunch, 10 a.m.; shotgun start, 11 a.m.; cocktail hour, 4 p.m.; dinner, 5 p.m. Cost: $500 for a foursome with dinner, or register a single player for $125. Title sponsor: Alternative Health Inc. Premium gift sponsor: Westfield Gas and Electric. Ball sponsor: Westfield Gas and Electric. Cart sponsor: Westfield Bank. Goody-bag sponsor: Liptak Emergency Water Removal. Register by calling the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 or e-mailing [email protected]. Consider donating a raffle prize or a gift for the wine and spirit table raffle.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 18: Springfield Regional Chamber Kick Off to Summer After 5, 5-7 p.m., Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Informal, after-hours networking. Sponsored by Wolf & Company, P.C. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• May 24: Springfield Regional Chamber Pastries, Politics & Policy, 9-10 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Featuring state Secretary of Administration and Finance Kristen Lepore. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• May 19: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cal’s Wood Fired Grill, 1068 Riverdale St., West Springfield. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of your lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately the day of the event. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Agenda Departments

Museums10 Summit

May 16: Arts educator Patty Bode will discuss ways museums can engage with their communities and broaden their audiences in the 21st century, in a keynote address at the fourth annual summit of Valley-based collaborative Museums10. Bode’s talk, “Museums, Engagement, and Creating Social Change,” will take place at 4 p.m. at the Yiddish Book Center at 1021 West St. in Amherst. It is free and open to the public. Bode has decades of experience working with museums through hands-on practice as an educator in urban schools, community arts programs, and teacher education, with a particular emphasis on collaborating with marginalized communities. In her address, she will discuss why access to and participation in museum life is a civil and human right in our democratic society. She will also offer case studies that demonstrate ways museums have been successful in engaging a wide range of audiences across race, social class, language, sexual orientation, and religion. Currently a teacher at Springfield Conservatory of the Arts, a magnet public school, Bode is the former director of Art Education for Tufts University in affiliation with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and was a visiting associate professor at Ohio State University’s Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy. For more information, visit fivecolleges.edu and click ‘events.’ Museums10 is a collaboration of seven campus and three campus-affiliated museums that work together to celebrate the collections and promote the programs of its member museums to local, regional, and national visitors. Museums10 is facilitated by Five Colleges.

Mental Health and Wellness Fair

May 18: In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Clinical & Support Options Inc. (CSO) will host its 14th annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair at the Energy Park in Greenfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring CSO’s Green River House and Quabbin House Clubhouse members, the fair will be an afternoon of music, singing, poetry, and testimonials by members to highlight mental-health illness, wellness, and recovery. The fair started in 2002 in an effort to bring awareness and information to the community about mental-health illness and recovery. The event is an opportunity to dispel the stigma around mental-health illness, encourage people to seek support, and spotlight agencies available to assist. This year, the theme is “Mental Health Matters.” In addition to local community providers sharing information, there will be live music, a food vendor, and raffles, and WHAI will be on site doing a live broadcast. For more information, call the Green River House at (413) 772-2181.

Ad Club Creative Awards

May 19: Ad agencies, design firms, marketing departments, and other members of the Western Mass. and Northern Conn. creative community have submitted work for the Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ Creative Awards, the club’s annual recognition of creative excellence. Each year, they come together to celebrate the region’s best creative work with a festive evening of camaraderie. This year’s event — titled “Make. Believe.” — will be held at Open Square in Holyoke. The judges for this year’s Creative Awards include Kevin Grady, global head of design and communication for brand strategy firm Siegel + Gale, and Nikita Prokhorov, a freelance designer, author, and professor based in Brooklyn, N.Y. “We were really fortunate to get two judges who are at the top of their field,” said Lynn Saunders, co-chair of the Ad Club’s Creative Awards. “They held the work to a very high standard.” On May 19, the region’s creatives and guests will convene to find out which works Grady and Prokhorov deemed worthy, and to set the bar for the upcoming year of local advertising and communications. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live music, a champagne toast to the local creative community, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with, and celebrate with, colleagues whose creative work will be on display. Tickets are $35 for members, $50 for non-members, and $20 for students. For more information about the 2016 Creative Awards or to purchase tickets, go to adclubwm.org or call (413) 736- 2582. This year’s Creative Awards sponsors include Andrew Associates, BusinessWest, Cecco – the Design Office of David Cecchi, Common Media, 423 Motion Inc., Marcus Printing, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., Milltown Productions, Six-Point Creative Works Inc., Stephanie Craig Photography, TSM Design, and WWLP-22News.

IBS Explores Value of IT

May 20: Innovative Business Systems will explore the ways IT can return more value to organizations. The lunch-and-learn session will take place at 163 Northampton St., Easthampton, from noon to 2 p.m. Ideally, every IT dollar spent should provide a return by helping to increase revenues, decrease costs, or improve efficiencies. Over lunch, participants will learn many value-driven best practices, while demonstrating how IBS best adds value through its client engagements. Topics will include how the use of automation can reduce support costs due to economies of scale, how providing streamlined access to support can improve efficiencies, what skills are required and how to staff the IT function within an organization, and disciplined project selection, management, and budgeting best practices. An open-discussion IT roundtable will be faciliated by IBS immediately following the lunch-and-learn session. To register online, visit www.for-ibs.com/news/simple-registration-form.

Storyteller Series on Women in History

May 22, June 5, June 26: Wistariahurst will host artist Tammy Denease in a series of historical storytelling performances. At each of the Sunday sessions, Denease will bring to life a woman from the past. The women featured in the series are Clo Pratt, born into slavery but self-employed after being freed; local hero Elizabeth “Mum Bett” Freeman, who successfully sued Col. Ashley for her freedom in 1781; and Bessie Coleman, “First Negro Aviatrix.” The family-friendly performances will take place in the Belle Skinner Music room at 3 p.m. on each of the days, and are free and open to the public of all ages. This series is supported in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. Educational programming at Wistariahurst is supported by Historic Holyoke at Wistariahurst.

Garden Party

June 5: The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens will host a Garden Party fund-raiser from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, appetizers, and drinks. Representatives from the Western Mass. Master Gardeners Assoc. will speak about the significance and meaning of herbs and flowers. There will also be a silent auction of artist-designed watering cans. The cost is $35 per person, and all funds raised will change the life of a grieving child. For more information, contact Shelly Bathe Lenn, coordinator at the Garden, at (413) 582-5312 or [email protected].

Northampton Garden Tour

June 11: Come visit eight gardens on display for the 2016 Northampton Garden Tour, a fund-raiser for Friends of Forbes Library Inc. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The Garden Tour aims to inspire and educate everyday gardeners with plantings in a variety of appealing and unique landscaping styles and creative use of hardscape. In contrast to the 2015 tour that was localized in the center of Northampton, this year’s tour takes participants on a scenic and varied 18-mile route to the outer reaches of the community. Tickets come with directions to this self-guided tour of gardens within easy driving distance of the library. There is no obvious, easiest route, but suggestions will be available to make the tour both safe and expedient. At each garden, there are descriptions of the plantings, and garden guides will be on hand to answer questions. The terrain of this year’s tour broadly circles Northampton, making gardens accessible by car or a bicycle ride for the recreational peddler comfortable with 20-plus miles. Tickets for the tour are $15 in advance at Forbes Library, Bay State Perennial Farm, Cooper’s Corner, Hadley Garden Center, North Country Landscapes, and State Street Fruit Store. The cost is $20 on the day of the tour at the library only. The Garden Tour also includes a raffle to win organic compost, gift certificates, garden supplies, a landscape consultation, and more. Raffle tickets are available at Forbes Library through the day before the tour as well as at one of the gardens on the day of the tour. All event proceeds benefit Friends of Forbes Library to support programs, events, and projects for the library that could not otherwise be funded. For details: on the organization, visit www.forbeslibrary.org. For more information about the Garden Tour, call Lyn Heady at (413) 584-7041.

‘Leverage Technology to Do More with Less’

June 15: Comcast Business will present “How to Leverage Technology to Do More With Less,” part of the BusinessWest/HCN Lecture Series, at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, 21 Edward St., Springfield. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast and a panel discussion from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The panelists — influential minds in the IT field — will discuss issues that every business IT department is being forced to deal with, including rising demands to make changes to existing systems, increasing efficiency and improving security, and how budget restrictions impact IT. Panelists include Michael Feld, CEO, VertitechIT, and interim CTO, Baystate Health and Lancaster General Hospital; Frank Vincentelli, chief technology officer, Integrated IT Solutions; and Patrick Streck, director, IT Services, Baystate Health / Information & Technology. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required by June 7. Register online HERE, or call (413) 781-8600 for more information.

40 Under Forty

June 16: The 10th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. Their stories were told in the pages of the April 18 issue. The winner of the second annual Continuing Excellence Award, honoring a past 40 Under Forty honoree who has continued to build on his or her success, will also be revealed at the gala. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Paragus Strategic IT (presenting sponsors), EMA Dental, Health New England, Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Moriarty & Primack, United Bank, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 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.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Daigle’s Truck Master Inc. v. Orchard Car Co. and Dimitry Belyshev
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $1,418.37
Filed: 4/15/16

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Veronica Mard v. Valley Medical Group, P.C., Patricia Iverson, and Robyn Ann Ralicki, N.P.
Allegation: Failure to report MRI results: $25,000
Filed: 2/29/16

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Cynthia Foster v. Kostanski Funeral Home
Allegation: Improper distribution and disposal of ashes/remains and breach of contract: $4,000
Filed: 3/9/16

Pure Pro Massage Oils v. Suite-K, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $17,000+
Filed: 4/11/16

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Magdalene Kelly v. Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
Allegation: Breach of implied warranties and Magnuson-Moss Act: $14,236.44
Filed:4/5/16

Ronald McHale v. Structural Associates Inc.
Allegation: Negligence on worksite causing injury: $1,551,264
Filed: 3/31/16

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Aramsco Inc. v. Acutech Insulation & Contracting Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $14,088.23
Filed: 3/28/16

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Marr Scaffolding Co. v. Resurrection General Contracting and Richard A. Young
Allegation: Non-payment of rental equipment: $5,432.28
Filed: 4/18/16

Pamela Chesboro v. Balise Motor Sales Inc. d/b/a Balise Hyundai
Allegation: Unfair and deceptive conditions in sale of motor vehicle: $15,319.96
Filed: 4/7/16

Springfield Florists Supply Inc. v. Bertelli’s Holdings Inc. f/d/b/a Langones Florist and Greenhouse
Allegation: Non-payment of goods provided: $10,445.03
Filed: 4/7/16

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff May 17, 2016

Departments Picture This

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

Time to ‘Thrive’

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More than 2,000 attendees packed the MassMutual center on April 29 for Bay Path University’s 21st annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The day-long event, themed ‘Thrive,’ featured a number of keynote speakers and informative breakout sessions. From top to bottom: Arianna Huffington, chair, president, and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, delivers the closing keynote address; a packed house listens to one of the breakout sessions; Bay Path President Carol Leary, left, with Robyn Glaser, vice president of the Kraft Group, an inductee into the 21st Century Women Business Leaders Hall of Fame, class of 2016; and Academy Award-winning actress, author, and social activist Marlee Matlin delivers the morning keynote address.

Derby Doings

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On May 7, Square One staged its annual Kentucky Derby Party, a fund-raising event that brought more than 130 people to the Colony Club. Top to bottom: from left, Joan Kagan, president and CEO of Square One, Maureen and Jules Gaudreau of the Gaudreau Group (presenting sponsor for the event), and Kristine Allard, vice president of Development for Square One; from left, event hosts Jeff and Laura Lomma, with guests Jenna and Chris Papadapolous and Matt Cowles; Allard with event sponsors Joel Mollison and Brian Sullivan of Northeast IT Systems; from left, Patti Vachon, her daughter, Monique Vachon, and WWLP’s Ashley Kohl. Monique Vachon is an educator at Square One and was recently crowned Miss Bay State.

Grinspoon Banquet

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On April 27, more than 500 people gathered at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke for the annual Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative Awards Ceremony & Banquet. The event featured displays from dozens of Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winners, representing 14 area colleges and universities, a pitch contest, and a dinner featuring keynote speaker Brendan Ciecko, founder and CEO of Caseum, a technology startup. From top to bottom: Harold Grinspoon with two of the award winners; Nicolette LaPierre, COO of HemoFlux, a prenatal genetic-testing company; and Ashley Olafson, co-founder of MOVE, a company designed to help young women gain self-confidence and develop positive body image through workshops and summer programs.