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Ludlow Riverwalk Moves Forward
LUDLOW — The Westmass Area Development Corp. has announced that it is seeking bids for phase one of the Riverwalk project, part of the approved Ludlow Mills Preservation and Redevelopment Master Plan, and has advertised for bids from contractors. Bids will be opened on Aug. 21, with construction expected to begin in the fall. The Riverwalk is one of the early commitments that Westmass made to the town of Ludlow and its residents, and is being funded through a partnership between HealthSouth and Westmass. The Riverwalk will offer public space for foot traffic and passive recreation, opening up the Chicopee River to Ludlow Mills businesses and residents of Ludlow. This phase of the project will start near Center Street, just east of the town common, run along the river toward the new HealthSouth Hospital, and then return through the proposed future park and reconnect with the recently installed municipal sidewalk system on State Street. This initial phase of construction is expected to cost more than $500,000. “The solicitation of bids to construct the Ludlow Mills Riverwalk represents another important development as the project begins to realize its potential as a significant mixed-use economic resource for Ludlow and for all of Western Mass.,” said Kenn Delude, president and CEO of Westmass. He noted that the Ludlow Mills project would not have been possible without the support of the Western Mass. legislative delegation, particularly the efforts of state Rep. Tom Petrolati and state Sen. Gail Candaras. Together, the proposed Riverwalk and future public park will cover approximately 52 acres, or roughly one-third of the Ludlow Mills project site. Westmass intends to convey that entire area to the town so that it will remain in public use. These open spaces and recreational areas are intended to integrate the Ludlow Mills project into the neighborhood and community, said Delude, and also support the many existing and new businesses that are attracted by the vibrancy of the Ludlow Mills. Redevelopment of the Ludlow Mills complex over the next 15 to 20 years will create and retain more than 2,000 jobs and stimulate up to $300 million in private investment, he said, adding that the initiative is a mixed-use project with a primary focus on commercial and industrial development.

Business Confidence Index Climbs in July
BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index showed further strength in July, adding 2.5 points to 56.2. “Business confidence in Massachusetts, after sliding into the neutral range for more than a year, has climbed back to within a point of its post-recession high of 57.1 in April 2012,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. The index was up 3.7 points compared to July 2013. Last year, Torto noted, uncertainty arising from political deadlock in Washington and the threat of financial crisis in Europe, plus fiscal drag from tax increases and unsteady economic growth in the U.S. and globally, held down confidence. “However, this year, we have seen rising business confidence and, not coincidentally, more robust job creation,” he went on. “The biggest year-to-year gainers among our sub-indices are those tracking general business conditions in the state and nation, which appears to reflect a growing sense among employers that they are operating in something like a normal economy.” AIM’s Business Confidence Index has been issued monthly since July 1991 under the oversight of the Board of Economic Advisors. Presented on a 100-point scale on which 50 is neutral, its historical high was 68.5, attained in 1997 and 1998; its all-time low was 33.3 in February 2009. All but one of the sub-indices based on selected questions or respondent characteristics were up from June to July, and all were above their levels of a year before. The Current Index, tracking employers’ assessment of existing business conditions, added three points from June to 55.8, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for the next six months, rose two points to 56.6. “Since its stumble in the first quarter, the economy has rebounded well, and employment has been trending up,” remarked BEA member Michael Tyler, chief investment officer at Eastern Bank Wealth Management. “It is gratifying to see more people returning to the workforce and finding jobs. If this trend continues to gain momentum, the Federal Reserve will need to rein in overly optimistic expectations by raising interest rates sometime next year.” The U.S. Index of business conditions prevailing nationally rose 3.7 points in July to 51.9, and the Massachusetts Index of conditions within the Commonwealth gained 4.9 to 55.8. Compared to last July, these sub-indices were up 5.9 and 6.4, respectively. “The state indicator is higher and has risen more, but was at this level as recently as April 2012,” said Tyler. “The U.S. Index, by contrast, has not been this high since August 2007, or above 50 since October 2007, before the recession. The national economy faced something of a stress test in the first quarter of this year, and passed it.” The Company Index, which measures survey respondents’ overall confidence in the situations of their own operations, rose 1.5 points in July to 58.0. The Employment Index added 1.4 points to 56.0, and the Sales Index edged up three-tenths to 57.9. Each was up between two and three points on the year. “Many Massachusetts employers added staff in the first half of the year, with additions outweighing reductions by almost three to one (34% to 12%), and expectations for the next six months are similar,” said Sara Johnson, senior research director of Global Economics at IHS Global Insight, a BEA member. “Greater confidence in the stability of the economy is at last making employers more willing to hire.” Confidence was up in July among manufacturers (+5.1 to 56.6) and off slightly among other employers (-0.8 to 56.0). There was a similar small difference in confidence levels between employers outside Greater Boston (56.6, +3.8) and those within the metropolitan area (56.0, +1.8). Large employers were somewhat more confident than small ones, but all size groupings were on the positive side. “We have been seeing greater consistency in our survey responses across sector, geography, and size for several months, and that continued in July,” Johnson noted. “In Massachusetts, as in the country as a whole, some regions and industries came back from the recession much more quickly than others, but as time goes on, the differences are evening out, or at least becoming less stark.”

Attorney General Files Suit Against Evan Dobelle
WESTFIELD — Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a lawsuit against former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle on Thursday, alleging that he improperly spent nearly $100,000 in university resources on personal expenses. Filed in Suffolk Superior Court, the suit alleges that Dobelle, who resigned his position in November 2013 amid searing controversy about his lavish spending, filed false reports to Westfield State to justify $59,000 in personal expenses and $39,000 in personal travel. The suit said Dobelle claimed to be attending conferences, raising money, or doing other university business when he was primarily there on personal business. “We allege the former president of the university blatently misued public funds for trips that were nothing but week-long vacations with family and friends,” said Coakley in a statement. “This pattern of inappropriate spending of state funds is unacceptable, as leaders of public schools should be enforcing their policies instead of knowingly violating them for their own personal benefit.”

State Labor Secretary Visits Tech Foundry
SPRINGFIELD — Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rachel Kaprielian recently sat in on the first class of students at Tech Foundry, a new workforce-development program that will recruit, train, and place urban high-school students, unemployed college graduates, and veterans in jobs within the high-tech industry in the Pioneer Valley. Tech Foundry is just one of a number of organizations participating in the Commonwealth’s YouthWorks program, which subsidized jobs and training for more than 4,800 at-risk teens and young adults in 31 communities this summer. “This is the kind of innovative use of YouthWorks funding that the Patrick Administration would like to see replicated across the state,” said Kaprielian. “Tech Foundry partnered with the Hampden Regional Employment Board (REB) and New England Farm Workers’ Council, which operates the YouthWorks program in Springfield, to introduce these students to in-demand careers and fill the shortage of computer-science professionals in Western Mass.” Kaprielian shadowed 17-year-old Arian Richardson, one of 22 students in the inaugural class who is taking classes and earning ‘badges’ in hard and soft skills to set them up for entry-level jobs in the tech industry. The high-school students are learning how to dress professionally and interview, as well as basic computer science like scripting and network management. In between classes, the students intern at local tech firms. “I know that successful business leaders have to know much more about technology than ever before to be competitive in their industry,” said Richardson. “I want to learn technology so that I can be a better leader down the road.” Added Delcie Bean, president of Tech Foundry and owner of Paragus Strategic IT, “we believe our approach to badge-based learning combined with a curriculum that is 100% driven by regional employers is a unique model that is not only going to someday make Springfield a large employer of IT talent in the country, but also serve as a model for other industries. We are incredibly grateful to have such a great relationship with the REB and Farm Workers’ Council.” David Cruise, executive director of the Hampden Regional Employment Board, noted that “Tech Foundry represents an innovative opportunity for students to experience a summer of work and learning that exposes them to educational and career pathways in a high-demand industry. The REB is excited about this partnership with Tech Foundry and looks forward to expanding its partnership going forward.”

Patrick Signs Bill to Stimulate Growth
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed H.4377, “An Act to Promote Economic Growth in the Commonwealth,” building on his administration’s economic-development strategy of investing in education, innovation, and infrastructure. The economic-development package provides new tools and training to ensure the Massachusetts workforce meets the needs of employers, invests in Gateway Cities to promote development across the entire state, and provides incentives to create jobs and stimulate the economy. Patrick also refiled legislation that limits the use of non-compete agreements and adopts the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to ensure that government acts to retain talented entrepreneurs, supports individual career growth, and encourages the development of new, innovative businesses to drive future economic growth. The legislation also includes a provision to give local governments across Massachusetts control over the number of liquor licenses in their jurisdiction. Placing the authority to approve liquor licenses in the hands of municipal officials will allow local communities to make responsible decisions regarding their economic development and growth, helping to free the Legislature from time-consuming local issues. “In important ways, this legislation improves existing tools and provides a few new ones to continue our strong job growth, and I thank the Legislature for being so responsive,” said Patrick. “At the same time, we have unfinished business, so I am filing further legislation today to give innovators and municipalities all the tools they need to grow jobs and opportunity.” The act bolsters the economic revitalization of the Commonwealth’s Gateway Cities with $15 million for the Gateway Cities Transformative Development Fund and encourages the reuse of brownfields in economically distressed areas of Massachusetts with $10 million in funding. “This legislation makes many targeted investments in our emerging industries, like big data and advanced manufacturing, that are necessary to create a competitive environment here in Massachusetts and grow our status as a leader in the world economy,” said Senate President Therese Murray. “By capitalizing on our state’s existing and developing industries, as well as investing in a strong, educated workforce, we are outlining a path to success for our residents and promoting economic development throughout the entire Commonwealth.” Added House Speaker Robert DeLeo, “this comprehensive bill will help ensure that residents, businesses, and communities are able to compete and excel in a dynamic economy. We’ve made substantial gains in strengthening our economy and must now focus on broadening the circle of prosperity beyond Greater Boston to all regions of the Commonwealth. This bill does just that while preparing future leaders through provisions like MassCAN, a computer-science-education partnership, and the Talent Pipeline Initiative.” In the area of workforce development and training, the act includes $12 million for the Middle Skills Job Training Grant Fund to support advanced manufacturing, mechanical and technical skills at vocational-technical schools, and community colleges. Also, the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund will receive $1.5 million to prepare Massachuse tts residents for new jobs in high-demand occupations, helping close the middle-skills gap and creating a seamless pathway to employment. The economic-development legislation also includes a number of initiatives to expand the Commonwealth’s world-class innovation economy, including $2 million for a Big Data Innovation and Workforce Fund to promote the use of big data, open data, and analytics, and $2 million for the Innovation Institute Fund at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. The legislation also creates a $1 million talent-pipeline program that will provide matching grants aimed at increasing technology and innovation internships, and another $1 million for a startup mentoring program to connect early-stage entrepreneurs, technology startups, and small business with experienced business enterprises and capital financing.

Berkshire Museum Wins Energy-incentive Grants
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Museum has been awarded energy-incentive grants totaling $83,600 from Berkshire Gas and Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) in partial funding for a project to incorporate energy-efficiency measures into the museum’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) building systems. Berkshire Gas awarded $50,000, and WMECo provided $33,600 for an innovative solution to control humidity, which is necessary to protect the museum’s collections of art, historical objects, and natural specimens. The design innovation recycles the heat byproduct from a new high-efficiency chiller, thereby saving energy while providing humidity control. The HVAC improvements were implemented over the past year as part of the museum’s 21st Century Energy project, which included changes to the building envelope and lighting systems, also with the aim of reducing energy consumption. An engineering study determined that the museum will reduce both electricity and gas use for an annual savings of $60,000 at current prices. Lead funding for the museum’s 21st Century Energy project was provided by a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory in September 2012. “We are thrilled to have contributed in this way to the important mission of the Berkshire Museum,” said Berkshire Gas President Karen Zink. “Innovative energy-management technologies and practices will allow visitors to experience the treasures of the past and present well into the future.” Berkshire Museum Executive Director Van Shields said that “the representatives from WMECo and Berkshire Gas played a critical role in helping us sort through different approaches to control temperature and humidity, while improving energy conservation. Having their expertise on the design team from the very beginning helped us create the innovative solution to meet our needs. We are very grateful to our energy providers for their proactive participation in helping design systems to conserve energy, and for the grants that helped us implement our plans.” Located at 39 South St. in downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $13 for adults, $6 for children, and free for members and children age 3 and under. For more information, visit www.berkshiremuseum.org or call (413) 443-7171.

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In Pursuit of an Innovation District

Kevin Hively, one of the authors of a redevelopment plan for the area impacted by the natural-gas explosion in 2012 — and the streets surrounding the so-called ‘blast zone’ — hit the nail on the head while explaining why this plan is ambitious and why it will be quite challenging to convert into reality.

“We want to create an innovation district with a lot of energy and momentum taking place,” he told those assembled at a press conference earlier this month staged near where the blast took place. “But the fact of the matter is, innovation districts are driven by talent, and talent is driven by job opportunities and quality of life.”

Right now, Springfield can’t say it offers either one. And that’s why there’s not much talent here around which to create an innovation district.

But there is promise for both, and that is the city’s ongoing mission — to convert that promise into something tangible, something that will attract talent.

Backing up a bit, the report, called “The Worthington Street District Plan,” lays out not only what the city can do with the multi-block area in its central business district, but also the stern challenges that lie in the way.

Indeed, as Hively pointed out at the press event, probably every city in the country would like to create a thriving innovation district, but certainly not all of them can. To replicate, even on a much smaller scale, what has been accomplished in Cambridge, Silicon Valley, and North Carolina’s Research Triangle will take some luck, a good deal of patience, and, well, some innovation.

And the city is not exactly starting from a position of strength. While this area of the city has some assets, most of them — like Apremont Triangle, Stearns Square, the existing entertainment district, and Union Station — are not going to attract that aforementioned talent, at least not in their current form.

But there is some momentum in a few key areas — promoting entrepreneurship, opening up avenues to capital, and promoting innovation. This momentum is best exemplified in initiatives like Valley Venture Mentors, which encourages entrepreneurship and helps fledgling businesses get off the ground; the Baystate Innovation Center, described as a mix between an incubator and an accelerator now taking shape in downtown Springfield; and Tech Foundry, which is billed as a training ground for those who might enter the technology field.

And there are other positive developments, such as the new UMass Center at Springfield in Tower Square and the potential for a casino in the South End.

But as Hively pointed out, talent is driven by job opportunities and quality of life. Springfield can’t match Cambridge, Boston, or San Francisco, or even Providence or Lowell at this time.

It must do something about both crime and the perception of crime, foster the development of more restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, and, above all else, help create attractive places for people to live.

At the moment, there is a distinct lack of people who have a desire to live, work, or start a business downtown, and this is the equation that simply must change.

How? That’s the $64,000 question. Most observers say you can’t just build housing and then hope eateries, clubs, and shops will follow. Likewise, you can’t — or shouldn’t — open those businesses until you are sure there is a critical mass of people with disposable income to support them.

Is an innovation district possible? Of course it is. Is it doable in Springfield? Perhaps, but, then again, most every city has tried or is trying to create one, and success has been hard to come by.

One thing is for sure. There is little, if any, time to waste, and the city will have to be energetic and imaginative if it is going to attract the talent needed to make an innovation district thrive.

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Baystate Wins Approval for Three Determination-of-need Requests
BOSTON — The Mass. Public Health Council approved three determination-of-need (DON) requests to support Baystate Health’s efforts to modernize its facilities and improve access to, and quality and value of, healthcare for patients in Western Mass. The approved requests relate to the transfer of ownership of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers to Baystate Health from UMass Memorial Health Care of Worcester; construction of new operating rooms at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to replace aging facilities; and construction of a new inpatient pharmacy in shell space in the MassMutual Wing at Baystate Medical Center. “We’re very pleased to receive the approval of the Public Health Council for three initiatives that we expect to have a major positive impact on quality, access, and affordability of healthcare in Western Mass., and on our ability to continue to provide outstanding, high-value care for our patients close to where they live,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. With the council’s approval in place, the transfer of ownership of Wing, announced prospectively in December 2013, is now expected to be complete in September. Wing will become an affiliate of Baystate Health, and its approximately 800 employees will join Baystate. Baystate officials expect that Wing’s proximity to Baystate’s Western Mass. network will mean improved access to doctors, cost savings, better coordination of care, and better alignment with local public-health efforts for patients in the Palmer/Quaboag region. Wing and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware will operate in close coordination with each other and with other local healthcare providers, and patients’ current options for choosing providers will not be affected. The Surgery Modernization Project at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) in Greenfield addresses a need for contemporary facilities to replace the current ORs built in 1974, which will be renovated to relocate endoscopy services. The project, expected to begin this fall, will allow Franklin County and North Quabbin area residents to receive more healthcare services close to home, while also aiding in Baystate’s efforts to recruit additional physicians to the region. Moving the inpatient pharmacy at Baystate Medical Center (BMC) enables pharmacists to meet patients’ growing needs in a state-of-the-art, safe, and secure facility in the newest wing of the Springfield teaching and research hospital. The BFMC and BMC projects come with new community-benefit contributions from Baystate Health. BFMC’s Surgery Modernization Project will generate $228,921 per year for five years for community health-improvement projects in the Franklin County/North Quabbin region. The pharmacy at BMC comes with a community-benefit contribution of $342,146, which brings the total community benefit under the entire determination of need for the expansion of Baystate Medical Center to $13,144,765. Baystate’s Health’s community-benefit work at all of its hospitals is conducted in partnership with a wide array of community stakeholders to achieve the most inclusive process and effective outcomes possible.

Freedom Credit Union Announces $2.2 Million Springfield Expansion
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union (FCU) President and CEO Barry Crosby announced a $2.2 million expansion of the company’s Springfield headquarters on Tuesday. Freedom will expand its facilities at 1976 Main St. to a building at 77 Boylston St., directly behind Freedom. Crosby said the company plans to relocate 26 Springfield employees to that location, along with 16 employees from Feeding Hills, and hire an additional 13 employees to staff the new building. FCU has had a presence in downtown Springfield since 1922, when it was known as the Western Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union. Renovations of the Bolyston Street property, most recently home to Hampden County Physician Associates, are expected to be completed next January or February.

United Financial Shareholders Approve Executive Compensation
GLASTONBURY — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced that an overwhelming majority of its shareholders voted in favor of key proposals presented at its 2014 annual meeting held on Aug. 5, including the executive compensation plan and the re-election of three key United Financial Board members. The proposal to ratify its executive-compensation plan, or say-on-pay, received 93% of the vote by shareholders. The company’s executive-compensation plan is market-based, tied to performance and aligned with shareholders’ interests. They also voted overwhelmingly (94%) to re-elect three members of the board of directors to four-year terms: William Crawford IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank; Michael Crowley; and Raymond Lefurge Jr., vice chairman of the board. Since the proposals required only 50% of shares outstanding to vote in favor of the proposals to pass, both vote counts underscored the tremendous support shareholders have in the company, its leadership team, and bank employees. In addition to executive compensation and re-election of board members, a proposal to approve the appointment of Wolf & Co., P.C. as United’s independent auditor received 98% shareholder approval.

Gleason Johndrow Landscaping Makes Top 100 List for Snow Removal
NORTHAMPTON — Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, a Northampton-based snow-removal and landscaping contractor, has landed a spot among the top 100 snow-removal contractors nationwide as determined by SNOW magazine, an industry publication that bestows this honor every summer based on the previous year’s revenues. Mike Zawacki, editor of SNOW, views the list as “a reflection of those contractors’ operational excellence.” “We’re thrilled to be included,” said Tony Gleason, a partner in Gleason Johndrow. “We pride ourselves each and every year on logistical process and customer satisfaction. We’re very honored and grateful to be numbered among the best contractors in the country by our peers.” SNOW has been compiling this list (to be released in an article in September’s issue) for the past 10 years and focuses on revenues and operations for contractors submitting their yearly revenues. “It’s a pleasure to see contractors on this list keep growing. It’s a testament to their continued focus on improving their operation every year,” said Zawacki, adding that “2013 was a good year for snow. It was tougher to get on this list this year because so many contractors had a great year.” Gleason and Dave Johndrow have been providing landscaping and snow-removal services since 2002, with commercial and residential clients throughout Western Mass. and Northern Conn.

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The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) has named Elizabeth Barajas-Román the foundation’s new CEO. Barajas-Román has been a leader in progressive movements, including advocating at the national level for the health and rights of immigrant women and their families. Most recently, she was a manager at the Pew Charitable Trusts, where she directed a portfolio of partners that campaigned for state and federal policy change to improve government performance on issues that impact children’s health. Barajas-Román brings a background in impactful philanthropy, data-driven strategy design, fund-raising through philanthropic partnerships, and creating coalitions and mobilizing partners. “We are very excited to have Elizabeth as the new head of the Women’s Fund,” said Michelle Theroux, chair of the WFWM board of directors. “Her experience, nationally as well as locally, provides a unique perspective for the fund as we continue to grow and bring attention to the issues surrounding women, girls, and our community.” Previously, as the director of policy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), Barajas-Román directed the organization’s Washington, D.C.-based office, where she was instrumental in expanding the visibility of NLIRH on the national stage. Barajas-Román was frequently invited to be a voice in national policy discussions in the media, at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in target states. In addition, Barajas-Román’s leadership has been recognized by several national fellowships, including the Center for Progressive Leadership Executive Fellowship, the Rockwood Leadership Institute, and an appointment to the American Public Health Assoc. Committee on Women’s Rights. “I’m thrilled to be leading this dynamic public foundation at such an important time,” said Barajas-Román. “Women are at the center of every issue impacting families today: healthcare, equal pay and economic security, safety and freedom from violence. A Women’s Fund is able to highlight these issues, aggregate resources, and collaborate with existing community organizations to develop impactful, sustainable solutions.” Barajas-Román’s background also includes positions as a journalist, researcher, and director of policy and operations at a primary-care clinic for uninsured youth in Boston. She is a certified project-management professional, is a graduate of Oberlin College, and received her master’s degree in international policy from Harvard University.

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts announced the selection of Kim Goulette as the new Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Chapter. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration, she succeeds Rick Lee, who retired on Aug. 6 after 30 years of service to the Red Cross. Goulette began her new role on Aug. 4. “I am thrilled to welcome Kim to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts,” said Ralph Boyd, Red Cross of Massachusetts CEO. “Kim is a successful administrator with a strong skill set in growth management, and I am confident that her steady leadership and excitement for the work of the Red Cross will effect a seamless transition and guarantee the continued success of the Pioneer Valley Chapter in delivering essential services to the community.” In her new position, Goulette will provide leadership to the local volunteers and paid employees who serve the residents of the Pioneer Valley with life-saving programs and services. “I’m honored to be selected for this key role with an amazing organization,” she said. “I look forward to working with the dedicated volunteers, employees, board members, community partners, and donors to strengthen our communities and help people in need.” Goulette most recently served as executive director of Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry Inc. in Chicopee, where she managed day-to-day operations and worked with board members and committees to raise funds to support the work of the organization. Previously, she served as director of Employment and Community Based Day Services at Aditus in East Longmeadow, as well as regional director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. Goulette earned her bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire and serves as a Chicopee Rotarian, a member of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and a board member and services committee chair at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Jeffrey LaValley was recently appointed Community Outreach Manager at Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. LaValley’s primary responsibility is the development and execution of strategies to increase awareness and financial support of the affiliate’s mission. LaValley will play a pivotal role in implanting the organization’s capacity-building efforts, specifically the 30 in 3 campaign, the affiliate’s vision to serve 30 families in three years. He also will oversee Habitat’s annual resource-development plan, including outreach efforts to foster a positive identity for the affiliate in the community. Most recently, LaValley served as executive director and director of sales and marketing for Shaker Farm Farms Country Club in Westfield. Previously, he served as associate director of donor relations for Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield. Prior to that, he was the community-development coordinator at Noble Hospital in Westfield and director of alumni and parent relations at Keene State College in New Hampshire. LaValley received a bachelor’s degree in journalism/public affairs and a master of education in curriculum and instruction from Keene State College. He also earned a certificate in fund-raising from UMass Amherst.

Fallon Health, a nationally recognized healthcare-services organization, announced the appointment of B. John “Jack” Dill to its board of directors. Dill is President and CEO of Colebrook Realty Services Inc., a privately owned, full-service commercial real-estate firm headquartered in Springfield. Dill oversees commercial real-estate development, management, finance, brokerage, and consulting. Prior to this role, Dill was executive vice president of SIS Bancorp and SIS Bank (now TD Bank). Dill holds a Counselors of Real Estate designation and is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He is a founding director of the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. (MHIC), a nonprofit equity investor/financer of affordable housing, among other services. To date, MHIC has placed in excess of $1 billion in qualified developments. Dill is currently chairman of the Board of Springfield School Volunteers Inc., a member of Springfield Business Leaders for Education, and director of the Springfield Education Fund. Additionally, he is the current campaign chair of WFCR New England Public Radio’s 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Dill has held leadership roles on the boards of many organizations, including Baystate Health System and Baystate Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, Counselors of Real Estate, Western Mass. Life Care Corp., WGBY public television, and American International College. An alumnus of Williams College, Dill pursued a P.M.D. at Harvard Business School and attended the School of Mortgage Banking at Northwestern University.

New England Promotional Marketing announced that former abc40 anchor Maggie Pereiras has joined its team. She will be contributing to the NEPM sales force and creating a cohesive social-media platform for the company while highlighting the success of its clients. Pereiras acquired her bachelor’s degree in communications with honors from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. after graduating from Minnechaug Regional High School. She began her professional career as an editor for Avon Products Inc. and then Victoria’s Secret, both in New York City. Upon returning to Western Mass., she began working as an account executive for WGGB Channel 40/Fox 6. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned from advertising sales and became the host, executive producer, and editor for abc40’s local lifestyle program, SimplyLiving. The program allowed her to sharpen her creativity and build lasting relationships with many businesses throughout the area. Once SimplyLiving had run its course, she transitioned again to become a reporter and anchor for abc40’s news team. Pereiras has a strong background in creative marketing and social media.

Brian Kane, a professor and researcher at UMass Amherst, is this year’s co-recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA’s) prestigious Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Education. The award honors ISA members for enhancing the quality and professionalism of arboriculture through education. Kane is the Mass. Arborists Assoc. professor of Commercial Arboriculture at UMass Amherst. He is an ISA-certified arborist who started climbing trees professionally 25 years ago. Kane invites his students to participate in his tree research, supports them in their tree-climbing competitions, and guides them to be skilled future workers and business owners in arboriculture. ISA honored Kane at a ceremony on Aug. 3 in Milwaukee as part of the 90th annual ISA International Conference and Trade Show.

Lathrop Communities recently announced the appointment of Mauria Sirum, RN, as the new director of Wellness and Home Care. Sirum is a graduate of Vermont Technical College and Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., and has a broad range of healthcare experience, including supervision and leadership. Early in her career, Sirum served as a CNA at Berkshire Health Systems and worked as a staff nurse and nursing supervisor for the Sisters of Providence Health System. Just prior to joining the Lathrop team, she was director of nurses at Wingate Healthcare, where she oversaw the nursing department and memory-care neighborhood. She is devoted to transparency, communication, a person-centered wellness philosophy, preventive health education, and initiatives for residents and those who care for them, as well as staff development and team building. In her spare time, Sirum serves on the board of directors for Arena Civic Theater and works as a costumer for plays in her community. Lathrop is a not-for-profit affiliate of the Kendal Corp., and manages independent-living communities in Northampton and Easthampton, serving older adults in the Quaker tradition.

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Sept. 3: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. “Keeping All the Balls in the Air” with Rob Peck, Zestworks. The event will also salute Elegant Affairs (25th anniversary) and Springfield Partners for Community Action (50th anniversary). The breakfast is sponsored by United Personnel.Tickets are $20 for members ($25 walk-in) and $30 for general admission.

Sept. 10: ERC5/ACCGS Millfest After 5, 5 p.m. to dusk, at Ludlow Mills, 100 State St., Ludlow. Music, great food, lots of fun, and networking. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Proceeds benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield.

Sept. 23: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m.
An informal roundtable discussion, designed for political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

Sept. 30: Rake in the Business Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Network with more than 100 vendors. Reservations are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com. Presented by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

Aug. 27: 48th Annual Community Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the UMass Amherst campus. The annual Community Breakfast signals the start of the academic year and is an opportunity to meet newcomers to the community; see old friends, neighbors, and colleagues; and talk about the year ahead. All are welcome at this buffet breakfast and gathering of area business owners, legislators, mayors, select board representatives, and members of the academic and business communities. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call (413) 577-1101 or e-mail [email protected].

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

Sept. 5: “Taking Care of Business: How to Develop and Grow Your Business,” a six-part workshop series, begins with “From Startup to Finish: Financing Your Business,” from 9 to 11 a.m. at Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Common Capital. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 10: CEO Luncheon at the Munich Haus Restaurant. Registration at 11:45, lunch at noon. Network and hear from Eric Lapointe, executive vice president of the Springfield Falcons, who recently joined the organization and oversees all revenue-generating functions of the team. His most recent position was with the NHL’s Florida Panthers as director of premium seating, where his primary responsibilities included managing the senior-level sales and service team, developing and executing premium selling strategies, and driving revenue. He comes to Springfield with a career that includes managerial and sales responsibilities with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins and the NBA’s Miami Heat. Lapointe’s extensive sports-business experience includes working under some of the most influential figures in professional sports, including Mike Holmgren, Bill Parcells, and Pat Riley. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in sport management, and received a master’s degree in management from Cambridge College. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for general admission.

Sept. 17: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Tickets are $20 for members, $26 for non-members.

Sept. 25: The “Taking Care of Business,” series continues with “Negotiating and Understanding Leases,” 9-11 a.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Common Capital. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 30: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. in Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce and ACCGS. Tickets are $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Sign up at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

Sept. 11: Networking By Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., at the Look Park Garden House, 300 North Main St., Florence. Sponsored by Residential Mortgage Services. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.

Sept. 12-13: Electronic recycling fund-raiser, Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:30 to noon. Dropoff location at Liberty and Mechanic streets, Easthampton. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking LLC and A-Z Storage & Properties. Proceeds to benefit the chamber’s programs, including the Holiday Lighting Fund. Responsibly dispose of your old computers, monitors, TVs, telephones, stereos, and office or home appliances. No registration required; open to all members of the Greater Easthampton community. Nominal recycling fees. We cannot accept refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or any appliances containing freon. For more information, contact the chamber.

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

Sept. 10: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9 a.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke, featuring guest speakers Mayor Alex Morse, City Council President Kevin Jourdain, and City Treasurer Jon Lumbra. Join us for coffee and conversation, where members of the community have a chance to ask questions regarding issues facing Western Mass. and the Greater Holyoke area. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Marcotte Ford. Tickets are $18 for members, $25 at the door and for non-members.

Sept. 17: Annual Outing Clambake, 5:30-8 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Lobster dinner, putting contest, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, chowder cookoff. Sponsored by United Water, Pioneer Valley Railroad, and CareerPoint. Tickets are $30 for members and advance reservations, and $40 for non-members and at the door. The public is invited to attend.

Sept. 30: Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Four area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, and the ACCGS — are getting together to present a tabletop mini-trade show. Tables cost $125. Visitors pay $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 to secure a table, or sign up online at www.holycham.com.

Oct. 8: Autumn Business Breakfast at the Log Cabin, 7:30-9 a.m. Recognizing new members, business milestones, and networking breakfast meeting. Sponsored by the Republican and Holyoke Medical Center. Cost:
$22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for more information.

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

Sept. 10: Northampton Chamber Monthly Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends. Sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank, Hathaway Farms, and United Personnel. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Sept. 11: 2014 Workshop: “Introduction to Google Docs,” 9-11 a.m. at Pioneer Training, 139B Damon Road, Northampton. The class includes an introductory section on Google Drive, the online storage location for Google Docs. Participants will learn how to set up a local Google Drive folder, create new documents in the Google Docs format, and convert Word documents to the Google Docs format. The class will focus on basic formatting and editing techniques in Google Docs, but will also cover best practices for using Google Docs. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register, e-mail [email protected].

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

Sept. 8: Chamber Open House, 4-7 p.m., at the Greater Westfield Chamber, 16 North Elm St., Westfield. Help us celebrate our new location by stopping in to see our new office. We’ve relocated to better serve our members and communities. Refreshments will be served.

Sept. 9: Lunch & Lecture Series 1, presented by Tim Flynn, AAMS, Edward Jones Investments, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Noble Hospital, Conference Room A, Westfield. Topic: “Retirement and Investments for Business.” Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 10: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Advanced Medical Consulting and Billing. Great connection opportunities. Complimentary refreshments provided. Walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 15: Speaker Series, part 1 of 3. “Legal Issues Affecting Business,” presented by Royal LLP, 8-9:15 a.m., at the Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 19: September Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Sponsors: Platinum, Westfield Bank; Gold, Savage Arms; Silver, Prolamina and Wealth Technology Group. Speaker: Dr. Alan Robinson, co-author of The Idea-Driven Organization. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618. Consider donating a raffle prize to the event.

Sept. 30: 17th Annual Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Cost: $5 in advance through the chamber or $10 at the door. Opportunities available for sponsorships and exhibitor tables. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

Sept. 17: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. The speaker will be Jane Iredale, president and founder of Jane Iredale Skin Care. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for general admission.

SOUTH HADLEY GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

Sept. 16: “What’s Your Granby Business?” Open House, 5 p.m., hosted by the new Granby Free Public Library, 297 East State St., Granby. Mingle with South Hadley and Granby business people and check out the beautiful new Granby library. Finger food and beverages. Tickets are $5 for chamber members, $10 for non-members, unless you are a Granby business owner — then it’s free.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 568-1618

Sept. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at E.B’s Restaurant, 385 Walnut St Ext., Agawam.

Sept. 8: Open House, 4-7 p.m. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new office at 16 North Elm St. in Westfield. Join us for an open house.

Sept. 17: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Kaptain Jimmy’s, 916 Suffield St, Agawam. Network with fellow chamber members over lunch. Each member will get approximately one minute to offer a brief pitch about their company. E-mail [email protected] to register.

Doing Business As Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of July 2014.

HOLYOKE

Fashion Nails
293 High St.
Phat Dang

Knoxworx Multimedia
36 Maplecrest Circle
Mark Knox

M & M Mini Market
869 Hampden St.
Rizwana Sheikh

Pickles Pub & Pizzeria
910 Hampton St.
Rene D. Dulude

Sbarro America Inc.
50 Holyoke St.
Stuart Steinberg

LUDLOW

Grandma Romeo’s Baby Boutique
53 Hampshire St.
Tracy Romeo

Max’s What-not Shop
8 Chestnut St.
Beth Wallace

Primavera
257 East St.
Jack Nuno

Steppin Out II
200 Center St.
Sarah Lewison

NORTHAMPTON

Bird’s Store
94 Maple St.
Guarang Patel

Dust Dancer
42 Fruit St.
Patricia Trant

Florence Wellness Spa
44 Maple St.
Feng Liu

Nimetan Magic & Publishing Company
81 Conz St.
Phillip Browning

River Valley Tae Kwon Do
306 King St.
William Timan

The Firefly Salon
21 Locust St.
Kay Gregory

PALMER

Country Memorials, LLC
1303 Calkins Road
Country Memorials, LLC

Evolution Limousine Service
3054 High St.
Evolution Limousine Service

Flamingo Motor Sports
2 Wilbraham St.
Russell Baker

Lena’s Salon & Day Spa
1581 North Main St.
Helena Rua

Life’s Memories and More
1085 Park St.
Tanya Bullock

O’Connor Auto Body
45 Commercial St.
Daniel P. O’Connor

Palmer Heating Inc.
2099 Calkins Road
Alfred Bisinette

Woods Group Realty
1415 Park St.
Debra Woods

SOUTHWICK

Glow Spray Tanning, LLC
21 Matthews Road
Lauri Scott-Smith

The Sweet Leaf
535 College Highway
Tanya Carr

SPRINGFIELD

A+ Seamless Gutters
18 Glenham St.
Johnny Cintron

Allen Ridge Collectibles
57 East Allen Ridge Road
Madelyn S. Allen

Alterations by Elizabeth
210 Maple St.
Elizabeth A. Daniels

Ambrosia Lounge
143 Main St.
Bruce A. Earl

Annie’s Kitchen
1297 Worcester St.
Ann M. Masso

Auto Craft Sales & Service
568 Main St.
Sharon Hogue

Baystate Reference Laboratory
759 Chestnut St.
Baystate Medical

Big Red’s Variety, LLC
1196 St. James Ave.
Natalie A. Henry

Boston Road OP, LLC
429 Boston Road
Sanjay P. Patel

Bournigal Auto Sales
1500 State St.
Juselino Clemente

BP Mart
1100 Page Blvd.
Radwan Zaitoun

Broadway Baby Boutique
671 Dickinson St.
Maureen Denise

Buen Provecho Restaurant
152 Rifle St.
Damaris Morales

Clarity Imagine Technology
75 Cadwell Dr.
Aldo C. Deluca

Clean & Pristine Pool
79 Merida St.
Kevin Randall

Dad’s Variety and Cuisine
1081 State St.
Earl V. Watson

Daniel C. Brightwell
252 Wilbraham Road
Daniel Brightwell

DFS Distribution, LLC
23 Leete St.
Sheila J. Armstead

Dollar Tree
1060 Wilbraham Road
Deborah E. Miller

Empowerment
104 Woodlawn St.
Michelle L. Crean

Fallas
1522 Boston Road
Southern Island

Family GK Wendy
29 Locus St.
Cristobal Villala

Fashion Merari
35 Spring St.
Luz M. Santana

Galerie Blanc
1411 Plumtree Road
Brie E. Shonak

Hess Retail Operations
453 Cooley St.
Andrew Berstein

HVAC Handyman
38 Zephyr Lane
Frank A. Colucci

IO Appliances Store
12 Parker St.
Doel Velazquez

Ice Busters
21 Burns Ave.
Robert H. Bourget

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A & E Transportation
76 Ashley St.
Elshad Hasanzade

Beauty Nails Care
366 Memorial Ave.
Long H. Ly

Cherry Computers
877 Prospect Ave.
Jason Rossmeisl

Express Brows & Beauty
520 Main St.
Pam Mehta

Lee’s Diagnostics
413 Main St.
Ahmed Becar

Quality Inn
1150 Riverdale St.
Shubham, LLC

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

New England Recreation Association of the Deaf Inc., 62 Walnut St., Agawam, MA 01001. Pamela Szakowski, 54 Stagecoach Road, Granby, CT, 06035. To promote the general betterment of the deaf community.

Springfield 5A Buildings Inc., 361 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Wayne Barbour, same.

Verducci Asset Management Inc., 311 School St., Agawam, MA 01001. John C. Verducci III, same. Financial management services to business and general public.

CHICOPEE

Massachusetts Taekwondo & Breaking Association, 22 Center St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Ken Goodrich, 450 North Washington St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Taekwondo and Breaking.

Om Laxmi, Narayan Inc., 457 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Amit Patel, 60R1 Mercury Court, West Springfield, MA 01089. Convenience store.
 
EASTHAMPTON

Wagner Inspection Inc., 441 East St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Edward Wagner, same. Real estate inspection services.

GREENFIELD

Thomas H. Suchanek Educational and Athletic Fund Inc., 28 ½ Pond St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Thomas H. Suchanek, same. To promote and carry out educational purposes for student enrolled in higher educational programs.

HADLEY

Thristland Beer & Wine Inc., 5 Woodlawn Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Hai Cheng, same.

HOLYOKE

Reiners Eye Care, P.C., 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Collin Wayne Reiners, same. Optometry practice.

S G Renovations Inc., 294 Pleasant St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Steven Reno, same. Building renovations and consultation.

MONSON

State-Line Riders ATV Club Inc., 6 Heritage Lane, Monson, MA 01057. Brian Connelly, same. Social club promoting safe and responsible use of 4-wheel drive motor vehicles.

NORTHAMPTON

Pioneer Valley Roller Derby Inc., 12 Glenwood Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Sarah Lang, same. Organization designed to promote women’s flat track roller derby in Western Mass. by establishing teams for competition.

PITTSFIELD

OP USA Inc., 82 Wendall Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Grazia Giacobone, same. Sale of industrial equipment.

Sosua 75 Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Elihu Baver, 10 Centennial Dr., Dover, N.H. 03820. Non-profit organization.

SPRINGFIELD

New England Spine & Rehab, P.C., 80 Congress St., Suite 107, Springfield, MA 01104. Michael Semenovski, 33 Pond Ave., Apt. B 1204, Brookline, MA 02445. Medical rehabilitation services.

Potential Learning Inc., 87 Sunapee St., Springfield, MA 01108. Simone Phillips, same. Organization designed to provide youth with academic, physical, or mental health disabilities and their families with educational, clinical, technological, and/or financial support to assist with their acquisition of new skills and knowledge.

WESTFIELD

W Trucking Inc., 7 Park St., Floor 1, Westfield, MA 01085. Lyumbomir Tkach, same. Operation of specialty and dedicated services of transporting foods, commercial goods, vehicles, and other commodities via flatbed, container, and heavy hauling trailers on a for-hire basis.

WILBRAHAM

Multifamily Housing of America Inc. 2040 Boston Road, Suite 20, Wilbraham, MA 01095. David Kaufman, 50 Strawberry Hill, Florence, MA 01062. Charitable organization established to promote, acquire, manage, foster, construct, develop, operate and manage, or to facilitate the promotion, acquisition, construction, development, operation and/or management, of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for sale or rent meeting the safe harbor guidelines.

T7 Studio’s/The Media Warehouse Inc., 5 Grove St., Springfield, MA 01107. Xhristopher Gonzalez, same. Volunteer photography for religious organization.

Briefcase

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Briefcase Departments

State IG Report: Dobelle ‘Violated the Public Trust’
WESTFIELD — A long-awaited report from the state inspector general’s office claims that former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle improperly used hundreds of thousands of dollars from school accounts to pay for personal expenses, including a number of trips, and then covered these actions by filing false reports. “Dobelle knowingly disregarded university policies, misled the WSU board of trustees, abused his authority, and exploited public funds for personal benefit,” Inspector General Glenn Cunha wrote in his scathing, 60-page report. “Dobelle’s self-characterization as a ‘visionary’ does not absolve him from the obligation to follow the rules … Dobelle violated the public trust.” The report detailed dozens of incidents where Dobelle charged personal expenses to university credit cards, including more than $63,000 for 17 trips to San Francisco where, he told school officials, he was meeting potential donors and tech-sector business executives. However, the IG’s report found he was mostly attending social events. Dobelle resigned from the university in November 2013 amid a firestorm of criticism concerning his lavish spending. The Boston Globe reported that Cunha’s report raises the prospect that Dobelle could face criminal investigation. The paper quotes a spokesperson for Attorney General Martha Coakley saying, “this report raises serious concerns and allegations about the use of Westfield State resources by its former president. We have been conducting our own investigation into this matter and anticipate additional action soon.” In a prepared statement, WSU Interim President Elizabeth Hall Preston said, “while this has been a difficult period for all of us, the faculty and staff at the university have persevered and focused on the work of providing our students with an outstanding education. We approach the start of our new academic year with a sense of excitement and new momentum.”

State Economy Bounces Back in Second Quarter
BOSTON — Massachusetts real gross domestic product grew at an estimated annual rate of 4.9% in the second quarter of 2014, according to the MassBenchmarks Current Economic Index, released Wednesday 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 4.0% in the second quarter, based on the advance estimate of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. State and U.S. economic growth bounced back from the surprisingly weak first quarter as labor markets gained strength both locally and nationally. Based on the most recent data available, MassBenchmarks now estimates that, in the first quarter of 2014, the state’s economy contracted at an estimated annual rate of 0.3%, while the U.S. economy declined at an annual rate of 2.1%. “The steep downward revision in the estimate of Massachusetts economic growth for the first quarter (originally reported as positive 2.6%) is primarily due to the correspondingly large downward revision in U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, originally reported as positive 0.1%,” noted Alan Clayton-Matthews, MassBenchmarks’ senior contributing editor and associate professor of Economics and Public Policy at Northeastern University, who compiles and analyzes the Current and Leading Indexes.

“The downward revisions in U.S. GDP reflect large reductions in two components — consumer spending and exports — that were most affected by the unusually harsh winter weather. This sharply lowered estimates of national and state productivity growth, meaning fewer business sales per employee and thus a significant reduction in the first quarter estimates of economic growth.” Massachusetts payroll employment grew at a 1.7% annual rate in the second quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter, while U.S. payroll employment grew at a 2.2% annual rate in the second quarter up from 1.5% in the first quarter. During the second quarter, the unemployment rate in Massachusetts fell from 6.3% (in March) to 5.5% (in June), while the U.S. unemployment rate fell from 6.7% to 6.1% during the same period. Year to date (through June), the state’s unemployment rate has fallen 1.6%, while the national unemployment rate has fallen 0.6%.

Nominations Sought for ACCGS Super 60
SPRINGFIELD — The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program.  Now in its 25th year, Super 60, formerly the Fabulous 50, celebrates the success of the fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the region that continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional economy. Each year, the program identifies the top-performing companies in revenue growth and total revenue. Last year, one-third of the winners in the revenue-growth category experienced growth in excess of 50%, with the average growth of all the honorees in that category at more than 49%. Total revenue winners combined for revenues of more than $1 billion, with an average revenue of more than $35 million. To be considered, companies must be based in Hampden or Hampshire county or be a member of the ACCGS, have produced revenues of at least $1 million in the last fiscal year, be an independent and privately owned company, and have been in business for at least three full years. Companies are selected based on their percentage of revenue growth over a full three-year period or total revenues for the latest fiscal year. Companies may be nominated by financial institutions, attorneys, or accountants, or be self-nominated. Companies must submit a nomination form and provide net operating revenue figures for the last three full fiscal years, signed and verified by an independent auditor. All financial information must be reported under generally accepted accounting principles and will be held and considered confidential and not released without prior approval. Nomination forms are available by contacting Kara Cavanaugh at [email protected] or (413) 755-1310. Nominations must be submitted no later than Sept. 5. The Super 60 awards will be presented at the annual luncheon and recognition program on Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chez Josef in Agawam.

Bribery Probe Costs Smith & Wesson $2M
SPRINGFIELD — Gun maker Smith & Wesson has agreed to pay $2 million to settle civil charges by federal regulators that it bribed foreign officials to sell firearms in other countries. The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) said the company violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by making improper payments as it sought to sell guns overseas to police and military groups from 2007 to 2010. In 2008, according to the SEC, Smith & Wesson hired a third-party agent in Pakistan to help secure a sale with a Pakistani police department. Company officials also authorized the agent to provide more than $11,000 worth of guns to Pakistani police officials as gifts and to make additional cash payments to them. Smith & Wesson eventually won a contract to sell 548 pistols to the Pakistani police for a profit of $107,852, the SEC said.

Mohegan Sun Ending Lease of Site in Palmer
PALMER — The Republican reported that Mohegan Sun is ending its 99-year lease with Northeast Realty for the former casino site off Thorndike. The casino giant cited an inability to find a major retailer to anchor a proposed development there as the reason for its action. In a prepared statement, Northeast Realty said the move comes as no surprise and “confirms Northeast’s position that Mohegan Sun never intended to legitimately pursue non-gaming development” at the site. Former town councilor Paul Burns agreed with that sentiment. In a strongly worded statement e-mailed to BusinessWest, he said, “the statement today from Mohegan Sun regarding their desire to abandon Palmer is hardly surprising to those of us who have followed the trail of broken promises and misstatements since Mohegan entered into negotiations with Suffolk Downs in October, well before Palmer’s voters had even had their say.” He continued, “the premise, however, that Mohegan Sun has spent any significant amount of time trying to find a tenant is laughable. As recently as April, Mohegan Sun reps, in response to a request from three Palmer town councilors, indicated that they simply did not have time to pursue development in Palmer, as they were busy with the Revere project. Now barely three months later they have somehow completed an extensive search for a partner and came up empty? Clearly Mohegan Sun had no interest in developing this site for any purpose other than a casino. I believed, when they initially claimed interest in non-gaming development, that they were simply attempting to hold onto the site to prevent another company from building there should MGM not be awarded the Western Mass. license. Now, barely 30 days after MGM secures that license, Mohegan Sun’s actions speak loud and clear.  From where I sit, it is clear — they had no intention of building here. Obviously Mohegan Sun is not the ‘good neighbor’ they claimed to be.”

Community Foundation Issues $1.2M to Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is awarding more than $1.2 million in competitive grants to local nonprofit organizations. A total of 99 Pioneer Valley projects will receive funding, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $52,500. The Community Foundation awards competitive grants each year, with funds targeting projects addressing community needs inclusive of arts and culture, education, the environment, health, housing, and human services for residents of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. More than 60 of the projects funded were supported by trusts administered by Bank of America. The Community Foundation receives and reviews grant applications on behalf of Bank of America for four charitable trusts for which the bank serves as a trustee. “This substantial investment in our community is made possible through the generosity of our donors, the commitment of our many volunteers, and the hard work and dedication of the nonprofits that we are privileged to support,” said Community Foundation Vice President for Programs Nancy Reiche. Funding for the grant program comes from distributions from 47 funds established by various individuals and groups committed to supporting local nonprofits. These donors rely on the Community Foundation’s volunteers and staff to focus their funds for effective use by nonprofit agencies in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin county communities. Thirteen volunteer members of the Community Foundation’s distribution committee and 21 project reviewers evaluated 109 applications for funding requests totaling nearly $1.5 million.

Retail Trade Group Lowers Annual Sales Forecast
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s largest retail trade group has lowered its annual sales forecast because of slower-than-expected growth during the first half of the year tied to winter storms and some lingering economic woes. The National Retail Federation said Wednesday that it now expects retail sales to rise 3.6% this year to $3.19 trillion, instead of its original projection of a 4.1%, released in early February. The figures include sales in stores and online, but exclude automotive sales and sales at gas stations and restaurants.

Construction Industry Added 6,000 Jobs in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. construction industry added 6,000 jobs in June, according to the July 3 report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, non-residential construction added only 700 of those jobs, and the heavy and civil engineering sector lost 700 jobs. “Although non-residential construction’s performance is somewhat disappointing, the general tenor of today’s employment report is upbeat. It is worth noting that non-residential construction tends to lag that of the overall economy,” said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Today’s jobs numbers are largely a reflection of the softer growth recorded by the U.S. economy for much of last year and during the initial months of 2014. Given that the economy added over 200,000 jobs for the fifth consecutive month in June, there is some optimism about improvement in the second quarter; however, the lack of monthly construction employment growth, particularly in the non-residential sector, is troubling.” Although the national construction unemployment rate stands at 8.2% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, there are parts of the nation in which unemployment is far lower, Basu added. “In fact, there are emerging shortages of industrial construction workers in growing segments of the south, which will trigger large increases in wages and per diems during the year ahead. By contrast, there are communities in which construction unemployment remains well above the 8.2% average, suggesting that wage inflation will be meaningfully experienced only in certain communities.” According to the BLS household survey, the national unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in June, reaching its lowest level since September 2008. The civilian labor force expanded by 81,000 in June. Individual sectors saw the following changes:
• Non-residential building construction employment increased by 2,100 jobs for the month, but is up by 22,200 jobs, or 3.3%, since June 2013.
• Residential building construction employment rose by 4,500 jobs in June and is up by 50,600 jobs, or 8.3%, on an annual basis.
• Non-residential specialty trade contractors lost 1,400 jobs for the month, but employment in that category is up by 29,500 jobs, or 1.4%, from the same time last year.
• Residential specialty trade contractors gained 2,100 jobs in June and have added 55,700 jobs, or 3.6%, since June 2013.

Company Notebook

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Whittlesey & Hadley Announces Expansion
HARTFORD, Conn. – Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C., one of the area’s largest regional CPA firms, announced its plan to diversify geographically and grow in size, services, and staff, beginning with a merger with Lester Halpern & Co., P.C. of Holyoke, a leading regional CPA firm providing a broad range of accounting, audit, tax, and management-consulting services to closely held business, nonprofit, and governmental sectors of Western Mass. and throughout New England. The merger became effective Aug. 1. Whittlesey & Hadley provides accounting, audit, tax, technology, and business-consulting services to clients primarily throughout the Northeast, with access to a worldwide network of resources through PKF North America. For more than 50 years, the firm has served closely held businesses, including manufacturing, construction and distribution, real estate, financial institutions, healthcare, government, and technology industries, as well as the nonprofit sector, the firm’s largest niche focus. The firm has 100 professional and administrative staff located in downtown Hartford. “We moved to a larger office space in downtown Hartford, providing us with the resources to begin our future growth,” said Drew Andrews, managing partner of Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. “It is a common vision, philosophy, and dedication to provide a superior client experience that we are seeking when merging with CPA firms. Lester Halpern & Co. brought that to the table. This merger represents our first step in an aggressive plan to grow our services and staff throughout the Northeast, while retaining our valued reputation as having the expertise of a national firm but the responsiveness of a local firm that clients expect and deserve from its professional services partner.” Established in 1959, Lester Halpern & Co.’s 25 employees will continue to serve their client base out of the Holyoke office, while acquiring the Whittlesey & Hadley brand.

United Financial Bancorp Announces Q2 Results
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended June 30. These results include one month of the pre-merger Rockville Financial Inc. net income, and net income of the combined entity beginning on May 1. Rockville was the legal acquirer in the merger of equals with legacy United Financial Bancorp Inc., in a transaction that closed on April 30, and Rockville changed its name to United Financial Bancorp Inc. at that time. The company had a net loss of $5.6 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared to Rockville’s net income of $3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Operating net income for the second quarter of 2014 was $5.8 million (non-GAAP), or $0.13 per diluted share, adjusted for $21.3 million (pre-tax) of expenses related to the merger, $4.9 million (pre-tax) net impact of the amortization and accretion of the purchase-accounting adjustments (or fair-value adjustments) as a result of the merger, and $589,000 (pre-tax) net gains on sales of securities. Operating net income for the quarter ending March 31 was $2.2 million (non-GAAP), or $0.08 per diluted share, adjusted for $1.8 million (pre-tax) of expenses related to the merger of equals between Rockville Financial Inc. and United Financial Bancorp Inc., as well as income of $268,000 (pre-tax) from net gains on sales of securities. Operating net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $4.0 million (non-GAAP), or $0.15 per diluted share, adjusted for $809,000 (pre-tax) for the impact of a branch lease-termination agreement and $561,000 (pre-tax) for termination expense related to position eliminations, as well as income of $329,000 (pre-tax) from net gains on sales of securities. “During the second quarter, Rockville Financial Inc. and United Financial Bancorp Inc. successfully completed their merger of equals. Organic earning asset growth and operating earnings results for the quarter were strong, despite including only two months as a combined organization,” said William Crawford IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank. “The team is intensely focused on integrating the two companies and is on target to complete the data conversion in the fourth quarter of 2014.” Earnings in both 2014 and 2013 were affected by non-operating income and expense.

HCC Gateway to College Program Tops in U.S.
HOLYOKE — The HCC Gateway to College program, which takes high-school dropouts and puts them in college classes, leads the nation in both retention and graduation rates. The spring 2014 report from the National Network of Gateway to College lists the program at Holyoke Community College number one in both fall-to-fall persistence rate (87%) and graduation rate (80%) out of all 43 Gateway to College programs for the 2011-12 academic year. The network average was 53% for persistence (otherwise known as retention) and 27% for graduation. The Gateway to College program gives second chances to high-school students who have either dropped out of school or are at risk for dropping out by enrolling them in college classes. Students earn both their high-school diplomas and college credit. HCC’s largest Gateway class ever graduated on June 9, with 26 students from Amherst, Palmer, Holyoke, and Springfield receiving their high-school diplomas. Along the way, the class of 2014 also amassed a total of 387 college credits. Since 2010, 142 students have earned their high-school diplomas through the HCC Gateway to College program.

Easthampton Savings Bank Posts Solid Quarter
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank staged its quarterly directors meeting on July 16. President and CEO Matthew Sosik reported the completion of another successful quarter for the bank. “This past year represents yet another in a long string of excellent financial performances at Easthampton Savings,” he said. “Total assets were up $41.6 million from a year ago, an increase of 4.3%, while total loans increased 9% or $63.5 million.” Total loans now stand at $747.8 million. The bank’s deposit growth was $38.3 million or 5% from this time last year, with total deposits now at $840.2 million. “These continue to be challenging economic times for our region, and interest rates remain very low as a result,” said Sosik. “In spite of those conditions, the bank continues to outperform the industry.  At the same time, we have continued to invest heavily in the communities that we serve through direct charitable donations and many, many hours of community service by our staff and our directors.”

North Brookfield Savings, FamilyFirst Finish Merger
NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank announced that the bank’s merger with FamilyFirst Bank is now complete, effective June 1. The deal, first announced in January 2014, recently became official thanks to approval of the corporators of North Brookfield Savings Bank, the shareholders of FamilyFirst Bank, and the banks’ regulators. With the addition of former FamilyFirst Bank branches in Ware, the Three Rivers Village of Palmer, and East Brookfield, North Brookfield Savings Bank now includes seven branches in addition to the Business Center at NBSB and online-banking components. North Brookfield Savings Bank, founded in 1854, is a mutual savings bank with over $200 million in assets. The bank has received the highest Five Star Superior Bank rating from Bauer Financial for 74 consecutive quarters. The combined bank will have in excess of $260 million in assets.

Berkshire Bank Renames Mortgage Division
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced the renaming of its mortgage-lending division to Berkshire Bank Home Lending. The line of business includes a home-lending call center, operations, servicing, and a team of mortgage-loan originators. This business line will transition Berkshire’s current mortgage-lending affiliate, Greenpark Mortgage, into the Berkshire Bank Home Lending brand. Along with its new home-lending call center and loan-servicing operations, Berkshire Bank Home Lending includes more than 90 mortgage-loan originators located in offices throughout New England and New York. Included in the business-unit rollout was the launch of a new consumer-lending website, berkshirebankhomelending.com. The new site features areas to get pre-approved for a mortgage, apply for a mortgage, and log in to check on an application’s status. It also includes helpful information on topics including mortgage-application checklists, calculators, glossary of terms, and homeowners’ insurance. “Berkshire Bank Home Lending’s goal is to provide individualized home-mortgage solutions because we know no two customers are alike,” said Kevin Inkley, senior vice president, Retail Lending. “With our network of local loan originators, competitive pricing, home-lending call center, and website, we partner with our customers to keep them informed, ensuring the highest-quality service and long-term satisfaction.”

Tighe & Bond Named a “Best Firm to Work For”
WESTFIELD — Based on the survey results of its 2014 “Best Firms To Work For” competition, ZweigWhite recognized Tighe & Bond as one of the best civil-engineering firms in the U.S. to work for. This annual awards competition is based on business-practice data collected from numerous participating firms across the country, including feedback solicited through an employee survey. ZweigWhite, a provider of management information and expertise to architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental-consulting firms worldwide, sponsors the program that recognizes the top firms leading the way in creating a workplace that inspires, motivates, and rewards employees. The competitive ranking that results is based on comprehensive evaluations of factors such as firm culture and workplace practices, employee benefits, career development and growth opportunities, compensation, performance and recognition, as well as recruiting and retention rates.  All firms that apply for this prestigious ranking and recognition are evaluated against each other, not a set standard. “ZweigWhite has recognized Tighe & Bond several times as one of the best engineering firms to work for in the nation, and it is always a significant honor,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond. “It also exemplifies our ongoing commitment to create a working environment where all of our employees feel valued and where they can see their contribution to the overall mission and success of the firm and our clients. Our ability to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented staff is crucial to providing the high-quality, responsive services that our clients have come to expect and deserve.”

People On the Move

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Freedom Credit Union announced the promotion of three officers within the credit union and the appointment of a new Mortgage Loan Originator.

Karen Chauvin Katsanos

Karen Chauvin Katsanos

• Karen Chauvin Katsanos has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at FCU. She will continue to manage the human resource and training activities for the credit union, which employs a staff of 130. Katsanos joined the credit union in 2012 and has 20 years of HR experience in several industries, including healthcare and manufacturing. She has held a number of senior-management positions throughout her career. Katsanos earned her bachelor’s degree from the UMass Amherst and has earned two master’s degrees — one in psychology from Westfield State College and the other in business administration from Western New England College. She holds an SPHR designation that she earned from the Human Resource Certification Institute. She is a board member for the Human Resource Management Assoc. of Western New England and the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield.
Cheryl Podgorski

Cheryl Podgorski

• Cheryl Podgorski has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. She joined the credit union in 2012 and has more than 26 years of operations experience in both the banking and credit-union industries, holding several senior-management positions throughout her career. In addition to her responsibilities in the credit union’s Operations Department, Podgorski has been managing Freedom’s Loan Servicing Department for the past year. She earned her master’s degree in business administration from Western New England College and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification. She is a past certified treasury professional through the Assoc. for Financial Professionals.



Lisa Astley

Lisa Astley

• Lisa Astley has been promoted to Branch Officer of Freedom’s Ludlow Branch. In her new position, she oversees the financial and lending operations of the branch, develops new business opportunities with individuals and businesses, and promotes financial literacy at area schools. Astley has been employed at Freedom for five years and has 12 years of experience in the banking and financial-services industries. Prior to joining Freedom, she was customer-service supervisor at Randall’s Farm in Ludlow for 15 years. Astley is currently working toward a financial services degree with the Center For Financial Training.



Antonio Sanches

Antonio Sanches

• Antonio Sanches has joined Freedom as a Mortgage Loan Originator and is responsible for real-estate origination throughout Hampden and Hampshire counties. As he helps expand Freedom’s mortgage services to its members in Hampden and Hampshire counties, he will offer his expertise in conventional, FHA, MassHousing, Massachusetts Housing Partnership’s One Mortgage, and USDA loans. He has 10 years of experience in the finance industry, including expertise in residential mortgage origination, first-time home-buyer assistance, and secondary market sales. Most recently, he was assistant vice president at Florence Savings Bank. Currently, Sanches is president of the Rotary Club of Ludlow and a corporator at the Randall Ludlow Boys and Girls Club. In June, he was named “Affiliate of the Year” by the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley.  Sanches is working at the Freedom branch on Center Street in Ludlow.
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Maria Koutroubila

Maria Koutroubila

FieldEddy Insurance announced that Maria Koutroubila has joined the firm as a personal-lines account manager. She brings more than 10 years of insurance-related experience to the position, and is a member of the National Alliance, holding the CISR designation and working toward CISR Elite designation. Koutroubila will be responsible for educating and ensuring that clients have the proper insurance coverage. As part of the personal-lines team, she will work to implement daily operations and ensure that that standard working procedures, key performance indicators, and other account metrics are achieved on a regular basis.
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Berkshire Bank announced that Thaddeus Welch III has been hired as Portfolio Research Analyst and Trader, joining its Wealth Management team. In this position, Welch will be responsible for managing all trading activities and performing fundamental, economic, and sector research to assist in generating overall investment strategies. In addition, Welch will work with clients to customize their portfolios for appropriate risk-reward allocations and to achieve their long-term goals. His areas of specialization are trading,
equity research, and portfolio management. Welch will be working out of Berkshire Wealth Management’s office at 25 Main St. in Lenox. Previously, Welch worked for Spinnaker Trust in Portland, Maine, where he was a member of the investment committee. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bowdoin College and is a CFA level II candidate.
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The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN), the statewide organization that unites and strengthens the nonprofit sector through advocacy, public awareness, and capacity building, announced that it has appointed James Ayres, CEO and Executive Director of United Way of Hampshire County, to its board of directors. “We are honored to welcome Jim Ayres, whose passion and considerable experience at the community and state level will help strengthen our state’s vast nonprofit sector,” said Rick Jakious, CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. “MNN’s board of directors reflects the rich geographical and organizational diversity of the state’s nonprofit sector and is the voice of a strong, united nonprofit sector in Massachusetts.” Said Ayres, “the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is an invaluable organization for promoting public policy, support, and public understanding of the not-for-profit sector. A vibrant and well-equipped nonprofit sector, in turn, profoundly impacts quality of life thoughout theCommonwealth. I’m excited to join the MNN board and to work with other statewide leaders to shape the direction of the organization.” Prior to his role at United Way of Hampshire County, Ayres served for 12 years as executive director of the Northampton-based Center for New Americans, an education and resource center for immigrants, refugees, and other limited-English speakers in Western Mass. In these roles, he has worked extensively with local and state governments, community coalitions, workforce boards, and NGOs to develop policy and programming. Ayres holds master’s degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Sept. 3: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. “Keeping All the Balls in the Air” with Rob Peck, Zestworks. Tickets are $20 for members ($25 walk-in) and $30 for general admission.
• Sept. 10: ERC5/ACCGS Millfest After 5, 5 p.m. to dusk, at Ludlow Mills, 100 State St., Ludlow. Music, great food, lots of fun, and networking. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Proceeds benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
413-253-0700

• August 27: 48th Annual Community Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the UMass Amherst campus. The annual Community Breakfast signals the start of the academic year and is an opportunity to meet newcomers to the community; see old friends, neighbors, and colleagues; and talk about the year ahead. All are welcome at this buffet breakfast and gathering of area business owners, legislators, mayors, Select Board representatives, and members of the academic and business communities. Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call (413) 577-1101 or e-mail [email protected].

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 
• Aug. 21: Member Workshop, 9-11 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St. in Springfield. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency. “You’re Social. Now What? Is It Working?” This workshop will give you a closer look at the popular social-media channels — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. We’ll show you the benefits of using each, how other organizations are marketing with them, and some dos and don’ts of each channel. You’ll also get tips on how to tell if your social media activity is working. Free to members.
• August 21: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at the American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, 3500 Main St., Springfield. Coffee and light breakfast refreshments will be served, while Mayor Richard Kos provides updates and news about what’s happening in Chicopee. Feel free to submit any questions, concerns, or ideas for discussion by Aug. 18 to chamber President Eileen Drumm at [email protected]. This event is for Greater Chicopee Chamber members only and is free, but registration is required so the host business knows how many will be attending.
• Sept. 10: CEO Luncheon at the Munich Haus Restaurant. Registration at 11:45, lunch at noon. Network and hear from Eric Lapointe, executive vice president of the Springfield Falcons, who recently joined the organization and oversees all revenue-generating functions of the team. His most recent position was with the NHL’s Florida Panthers as director of Premium Seating, where his primary responsibilities included managing the senior-level sales and service team, developing and executing premium selling strategies, and driving revenue. He comes to Springfield with a career that includes managerial and sales responsibilities with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins and the NBA’s Miami Heat. Lapointe’s extensive sports-business experience includes working under some of the most influential figures in professional sports, including Mike Holmgren, Bill Parcells, and Pat Riley. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in sport management, and received a master’s degree in management from Cambridge College. Tickets: $25 for members, $30 general admission.

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

• Aug. 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Freedom Credit Union and Wireless Zone of Easthampton, 422 Main St., Easthampton. Sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• Aug. 13: Networking Across the River, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Join an evening of networking with the Greater Holyoke and South Hadley/Granby Chambers of Commerce as we cruise along the Connecticut River on the Lady Bea. Tickets are $20 for members. Seats are limited. To sign up, call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at www.holyokechamber.com.
• Aug. 20: Chamber Summer Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLC Tickets: $20 for members and advance reservations, and $30 for non-members and at the door. Price includes a hot buffet.
• Sept. 10: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9 a.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, featuring guest speakers Mayor Alex Morse, City Council President Kevin Jourdain, and City Treasurer Jon Lumbra. Join us for coffee and conversation, where members of the community have a chance to ask questions regarding issues facing Western Mass. and the Greater Holyoke area. Tickets: $18 members; $25 at the door and for non-members.

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

• Sept. 10: Northampton Chamber Monthly Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends. Sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank, Hathaway Farms, and United Personnel. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Sept. 11: 2014 Workshop: “Introduction to Google Docs,” 9-11 a.m. at Pioneer Training, 139B Damon Road, Northampton. The class includes an introductory section on Google Drive, the online storage location for Google Docs. Participants will learn how to set up a local Google Drive folder, which automatically synchronizes with Google Drive on the web. Learn to create new documents in the Google Docs format, as well as how to convert Word documents to the Google Docs format. The class will focus on basic formatting and editing techniques in Google Docs, but will also cover best practices for using Google Docs. Learn the difference between viewing and editing, and how to set permission levels for collaborators. Also learn simple tips that will help users avoid accidentally overwriting data or publishing confidential data. Pre-registration are required, and space is limited. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register for the event, e-mail [email protected].
 
NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
 
• August 14: August Joint Networking Social with NAYP & YPS, 5 p.m. at Slainte restaurant in Holyoke. RSVP on Facebook. Featured nonprofit: Amherst Ballet, which is is dedicated to quality dance education. It strives to inspire a diverse community of dancers toward artistic excellence and a lifelong enthusiasm and appreciation for dance, and seeks to bring enrichment through educational programming, performance, and collaboration.
 
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• Sept. 17: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. The speaker will be Jane Iredale, president and founder of Jane Iredale Skin Care. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 general admission.

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

• Aug. 18: Annual Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Course, Southwick. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• Sept. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at E.B’s Restaurant, 385 Walnut St Ext., Agawam.
• Sept. 8: Open House, 4-7 p.m. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new office at 16 North Elm St. in Westfield. Please join us for an open house.
• Sept. 17: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Kaptain Jimmy’s, 916 Suffield St, Agawam. Network with fellow chamber members over lunch. Each member will get approximately one minute to offer a brief pitch about their company. E-mail [email protected] to register.

Court Dockets

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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
Pamela Jenkins-Lewis v. Tri-Wire Engineering Solutions Inc. and Jonathan Podmore
Allegation: Negligent operation of a motor vehicle: $2,625
Filed: 7/9/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Brigid M. Rolfe v. American Student Assistance
Allegation: Failure to provide validation of debt and breach of Fair Debt Collection Practices: $90,000
Filed: 7/1/14

Monson Savings Bank v. KAM Investments, LLC and John Murphy
Allegation: Default on commercial promissory note: $71,099.61
Filed: 7/8/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Joseph Lellman v. BMW of North America, LLC
Allegation: Breach of written and implied warranty: $28,000+
Filed: 6/10/14

Katherine S. Kopeski v. Ryder Funeral Home Inc., et al
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence, and improper disposal of human remains: $250,000+
Filed: 6/20/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Sall Greenhouse v. Target Corp.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $3,279.27
File: 5/28/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Javier Rivera v. Commerce Insurance Co.
Allegation: Improper denial of coverage for failure to effectuate prompt, fair, and equitable settlement for plaintiff’s claim: $5,670.44
Filed: 6/3/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Aniya Morris, a minor, by her mother and next friend, Brittner Smith v. Toys R Us, Inc.
Allegation: Negligent assembly of bicycle causing injury: $24,999
Filed: 6/23/14

Beacon Sales Acquisition v. A. Jacevicius & Co. Inc. and Allen Jacevicius
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $19,437.36
Filed: 6/18/14

Blueline Rentals, LLC f/d/b/a Volvo Rents v. Patriots Environmental Corp.
Allegation: Breach of commercial trade credit agreement for the rental of construction equipment: $20,033.37
Filed: 7/23/14

Thurston Foods Inc. v. Early Childhood Centers of Greater Springfield Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $20,310.14
Filed: 7/15/14

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Beth Ingram and Brooke Quinn v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp. and Broadspire Services Inc.
Allegation: Negligent failure to properly monitor rides causing injury: $1,910
Filed: 6/12/14

Editorial

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Opinion
UMass Center Is Yet Another Puzzle Piece

It was with considerable fanfare that Gov. Deval Patrick, UMass administrators, and Springfield city officials announced last fall that the university would be greatly expanding its presence in downtown Springfield with a 26,000-square-foot learning center to be built in Tower Square (see related story, page 6).

And there will be much more hype roughly a month from now when most of the same people — plus many others, we’re sure — will gather to mark the opening of that gleaming facility, less than a year after it was announced.

Indeed, expectations are high when it comes to this center and its potential impact on Springfield and especially its central business district. Maybe too high.

For years now, city officials have been urging the university, one of this region’s largest employers and arguably the economic engine with the greatest horsepower, to takes its brand and influence to downtown Springfield. The school has responded with a number of smaller-scale initiatives, involving everything from the arts to precision manufacturing to relocation of the university’s Design Center into a building in Court Square.

The facility now known as the UMass Center at Springfield represents a far more significant investment in terms of dollars — the cost of this complex is more than $5 million — and commitment to the city. And as it prepares to open its doors to students on Sept. 2, with more than 30 classes covering a host of subjects, there is a great deal of hope and anticipation when it comes to what the center will mean for the city.

It is expected to provide a huge shot in the arm for Tower Square, which, as everyone knows, has a first floor defined largely by empty storefronts and sparse foot traffic. The UMass Center, which may have 200 to 300 students taking classes there this fall, could help re-energize the once-thriving retail center.

The facility is also expected to provide a spark for downtown, in terms of that aforementioned foot traffic, but also psychologically. After all, if UMass Amherst is willing to make that kind of investment in Springfield’s central business district, then things must be getting better. Right?

As we said, maybe the expectations are a little too high.

Overall, we believe that William Dávila, the recently named director of operations, has the right perspective as this highly anticipated experiment gets underway.

Rather than focus on enrollment numbers for this fall — which appear solid, by the way — Dávila and his staff seem more concerned with getting this facility off to a good start and making sure that the students coming there have a good experience.

This is important, because no one really knows if people will want to come to downtown Springfield for classes, given the city’s lingering image problem and perceptions regarding safety. Other schools, most notably Western New England University, have created satellite facilities downtown, only to see them fail.

If these first students at the UMass Center come away satisfied with their experience, it will be that much easier to sell the facility — and Springfield itself — to others down the road.

Meanwhile, this first year is a time to build partnerships and foster collaborative efforts that will make the UMass Center much more than a place to take classes. It can — and needs to be — a community resource.

There is now a large UMass sign on the east side of Tower Square. It proclaims the arrival of the university and the start of what could be an exciting new era downtown.

Let’s hope it’s a sign of progress and a sign that better times lie ahead.

Opinion

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Opinion
Five Principles for an Open Internet

By ANDREW LIPPMAN

In the past few months, the open Internet has been everywhere from Comedy Central to the Harvard Law Review. Why? Because the U.S. government is at a crossroads in deciding how Americans will access it. The FCC solicited comments from the public, and more than 1 million people responded. But getting this one right doesn’t have to be complicated.

The FCC was created in 1934 to ensure that citizens throughout the country had access to affordable telephone service. We need a similar mandate today for Internet access. Here are five principles that can help us reach this goal.

Principle 1: It’s about more than money. A common metric used to measure the success of the Internet has been the number of commercial successes it has enabled. But a far better measure is the number of attempts at innovation it has allowed. Sure, there are the Ubers and Googles and Facebooks that have made many billionaires. But more important is the vastly reduced barrier to simply trying a new idea. This low barrier is a far better measure of an entrepreneurial society. Attempts are a proxy for opportunity, and while many of these do not explosively succeed, the people who make the attempts are invariably better off for it, as is society at large. Let’s drop the economic argument that success is the only metric and place appropriate value on the social goal of giving everyone a chance. After all, opportunity is the American way.

Principle 2: The Internet is a learning engine. We spend endless energy considering how to reform schools to make an educated populace, but the Internet has done this by creeping through the back door. There are two essential aspects of learning where the Internet succeeds and traditional educational institutions fail. First, it builds an accessible reference that creates communities of knowledge, and second, it establishes a forum where people can experiment, debug, and contribute. Both are essential, but only the first is measurable. Open courseware, the open-source programming movement, and Wikipedia are wonderful examples; they have transformed learning from memorization to access and participation. The results are clear.

The second aspect, however, is less obvious. In the 1960s, Seymour Papert invented Logo as a way for kids to learn mathematical principles through creation rather than rote. Modern iterations stress everything from creating animated stories to learning programming. More generally, the reduced barrier to trying a new idea transforms society, but it also is now affecting everything from technical learning to creative expression.

Principle 3: Symmetry is the norm. The Internet transforms us from passive consumers to active participants. The technologically enforced distinction between those who make bits and those who consume them has been eliminated. That separation is a holdover from the ancient past of mass media — think bloggers versus couch potatoes. At the MIT Media Lab, for example, students can pop up a server at the drop of a hat and publish a website, an application, or a new e-commerce experiment overnight. Can’t we make sure that everyone everywhere has the same chance?

Principle 4: Give me at least a bitway. Open Internet access has to be a simple duty of any owner of an information/communications franchise. The idea that someone can rent our airwaves and then privatize all the information that flows through them is abhorrent. Would we allow anyone to rent a public street and then charge us for its use? Of course they can provide specialized services such as movies, sports, and shopping, and of course they can profit from them. But it has to be done on top of a robust infrastructure that is open to all. This is a civic responsibility.

Principle 5: Don’t throttle the open Internet. The basic infrastructure for an open Internet cannot be diminished in favor of those higher-profit services. A way to think about this is that there are public roads and toll roads that can exist side by side. But we have to make sure that every improvement made to the toll road is matched by an equal improvement to the free road. Otherwise, if you can’t pay the toll, you’re out of luck — and at the mercy of potentially narrow interests.

None of these ideas are revolutionary. But all too often, they create a polarized debate about regulation versus corporate freedom. And that misses the point. The current laws also don’t help. They are garbled and were written before the patterns of use and technologies of access had matured to where they are today. Using these principles as a guide, we can achieve an open Internet — without bitterness or legal wrangling.

Andrew Lippman is a senior research scientist and associate director at MIT’s Media Lab. This article first appeared in the Boston Globe.

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2014.

AGAWAM

American Tower Corporation
1804 Main St.
$15,000 — New tower for existing array

Joseph Walz
332 Suffield St.
$300,000 — Construct addition to existing building

Mass Vet Cardiology
305 Suffield St.
$10,500 — Exterior renovations

AMHERST

Left Hand Holding Company
893 Belchertown Road
$11,000 — Renovations

LUDLOW

West Street Realty Trust
399 West St.
$157,000 – New storage building

NORTHAMPTON

518 Pleasant Street, LLC
518 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Construct partitions for conference room

GE Healthcare
22 Industrial Dr.
$50,000 — New roofing system

The Brush Works, LLC
221 Pine St.
$9,000 – Replace three antenna panels

Smith College
4 Tyler Dr.
$50,000 — Interior renovation at Bass Hall

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church
48 Elm St.
$15,000 — Replace antenna and existing equipment

PALMER

Camp Ramah of New England Inc.
39 Bennett St.
$3,000 — Install metal vent/chimney

Camp Ramah of New England, Inc.
39 Bennett St.
$5,000 — Alterations for staff housing

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$95,000 — Renovations

Town of South Hadley
267 Granby Road
$21,391,000 — Construction of a new elementary school

Town of South Hadley
123 Willimansett St.
$3,000 — New roof

SOUTHWICK

Westfield River Brewing Company
707 College Highway
$5,000 — Remodel

SPRINGFIELD

Academy Hill School
1190 Liberty St.
$12,000 — Re-roof

American International College
144 Wilbraham Road
$155,000 — Interior renovations at Mallory Hall

Balise Automotive Realty, LP
440 Hall of Fame Ave.
$61,000 — Exterior facelift

Boston Medical
1350 Main St.
$32,000 — Create a break area

New Jerusalem Church
697 Union St.
$75,000 — Interior and exterior repairs

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$441,000 — New roofing system

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$76,000 — New roofing system

WESTFIELD

Engineers Realty Corporation
53 Southampton Road
$95,000 – Commercial renovations

Russell Fox
4 Russell Road
$3,000 — Alterations

WEST SPRINGFIELD

380 Union Street Properties, LLC
380 Union St.
$18,000 — Upgrade antenna panels

James Blair
380 Union St.
$275,000 — Renovate 3,000 square feet of space

Mike Kravitz
30 Capital Dr.
$20,000 — Interior renovations

Real Estate Transactions

By
Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1979 Hawley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Richard Campbell
Seller: Howard Bryant
Date: 07/11/14

510 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Garrett P. Kuta
Seller: L. R. Warriner
Date: 07/07/14

BERNARDSTON

17 Library St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mary H. Loughlin
Seller: Charles F. Magoon
Date: 07/02/14

BUCKLAND

8 Maynard Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Eric D. Leskowitz
Seller: Sean A. Benoit
Date: 07/01/14

58 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sherri L. Moffatt
Seller: Snow FT
Date: 06/30/14

CONWAY

356 Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: John A. Crosby
Seller: Windswept RT
Date: 06/30/14

234 Mathews Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Lisa Fortin
Seller: Steven R. Hill
Date: 07/09/14

GILL

18 Hill Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mark A. Sirum
Seller: Richard A. Regan LT
Date: 06/30/14

8 Meadow St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Philip Gilfeather-Girton
Seller: Max A. Brody
Date: 07/11/14

GREENFIELD

804 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Benjamin L. Sirum
Seller: Mark A. Sirum
Date: 06/30/14

94 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Michelle L. Dwyer
Seller: Beverly A. Streeter
Date: 06/30/14

25 Cedar St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $127,100
Buyer: GMAC Mortgage LLC
Seller: David Colby
Date: 07/08/14

62 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Gordon Grant
Date: 06/30/14

729 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John C. Anderson
Seller: Robert J. Heiss
Date: 07/10/14

295 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Becky A. Richotte
Seller: Timothy B. Gerdes
Date: 07/02/14

74 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Deborah Keisch
Seller: Allen W. Woods
Date: 06/30/14

3 Earl Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,385
Buyer: Lindsey R. Towne
Seller: Joseph E. Guidaboni
Date: 06/30/14

51 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Linda A. Lewandowski
Seller: Mary K. Dillon
Date: 07/01/14

254 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sally D. Wright
Seller: Charles P. Barker
Date: 07/09/14

164 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Michael Stempel
Seller: Lorene L. Massey
Date: 06/30/14

204 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: John M. Richardson
Seller: Anne M. Knurek
Date: 06/30/14

LEVERETT

18 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sofia I. Buford
Seller: Jonathan A. Abbott
Date: 06/30/14

360 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Ann J. Delano
Date: 07/09/14

LEYDEN

North County Road #2
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Warren E. Facey
Seller: Dennis R. Carpenter
Date: 07/11/14

North County Road #3
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Warren E. Facey
Seller: Dennis R. Carpenter
Date: 07/11/14

MONTAGUE

15 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Walter F. Ramsey
Seller: Phyllis T. Boucher
Date: 07/11/14

29 East Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $276,200
Buyer: Suzanne Webber
Seller: David C. Mankowsky
Date: 07/03/14

8 Grant St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Chad D. Cocking
Seller: Joshua R. Martin
Date: 07/08/14

258 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Brian J. Kline
Seller: Lucas, Alfred P., (Estate)
Date: 07/02/14

NORTHFIELD

24 Old Elm Way
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $322,177
Buyer: Agnes H. Piscopo FT
Seller: Cersosimo Industries Inc.
Date: 07/11/14

16 Parker Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Allen
Seller: Donald S. Simms
Date: 07/11/14

ORANGE

52 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $151,119
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard A. Sarganet
Date: 07/09/14

3 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Daniel Stoodley
Seller: David M. Smith
Date: 06/30/14

SHELBURNE

19 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Edith Bingham
Seller: Jean M. Bruffee
Date: 07/03/14

42 South Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $249,413
Buyer: Mauricia Alvarez
Seller: Buckland Center Partners 2
Date: 07/02/14

SHUTESBURY

10 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Samuel Tobin
Seller: Diane L. Randall
Date: 07/01/14

185 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $157,000
Seller: Vanessa J. Paulman
Date: 07/07/14

SUNDERLAND

332 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Peter J. Rowell
Date: 07/02/14

WHATELY

48 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $191,400
Buyer: Justin J. Wentzel
Seller: MHFA
Date: 07/03/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

11 Anthony St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joann Balakier
Seller: Michael Skala
Date: 06/30/14

30 Briarcliff Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Franklin P. Lary
Seller: William C. Ekstedt
Date: 07/09/14

396 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Trata Inc.
Seller: Walter A. Meissner
Date: 07/01/14

68 Peros Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Matthew R. Smith
Seller: Denise A. Moffat
Date: 06/30/14

188 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Sezgin Turan
Seller: Ronald E. Wieners
Date: 06/30/14

4 Pleasant Valley Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John K. Casanova
Seller: Hugh K. Martin
Date: 06/30/14

1036 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $212,430
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lynne M. Desilets
Date: 06/30/14

23 Walter Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ruslan Kuzmenko
Seller: Thomas B. Erkfitz
Date: 07/03/14

90 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Robert F. Biza
Seller: Walter R. Makuch
Date: 07/07/14

BRIMFIELD

160 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Jeremy P. Hart
Seller: Kurt D. Schumey
Date: 06/30/14

CHESTER

14 East River Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Laura J. Qualliotine
Seller: Gary R. Clark
Date: 07/07/14

CHICOPEE

123 Bay State Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,250
Buyer: William Dextradeur
Seller: Ernest B. Guillet
Date: 06/30/14

162 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Francis H. Dixon
Seller: John E. Wells
Date: 07/10/14

169 Boulay Circle
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jaron L. Menard
Seller: Marisa A. Beaudry
Date: 07/03/14

16 Debra Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Murphy
Seller: Robert Sadowski
Date: 07/10/14

161 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Jocelyn Nunez
Seller: Susan Andrukonis
Date: 07/01/14

252 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Celina M. Correa
Seller: Kim R. Soukup
Date: 07/01/14

80 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Larry S. Kelly
Seller: Katsiaryna Desyatnikov
Date: 06/30/14

4 Julia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Scott
Seller: Michael K. Guyott
Date: 07/01/14

51 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Skwira
Seller: Donald K. Howe
Date: 07/03/14

26 Lorraine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Fernando Ramirez
Seller: Paul R. Gallagher
Date: 07/10/14

299 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jose A. Rivera
Seller: Robert P. Maciolek
Date: 06/30/14

133 Ondrick Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: John V. Ferraro
Seller: Jerzy Marszalek
Date: 06/30/14

26 Pleasant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Morgan T. Healy
Seller: Nicholas M. Simonich
Date: 07/02/14

95 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Linda S. Chartier
Seller: Phillip A. Dudas
Date: 07/10/14

83 Robak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Steven J. Malke
Seller: Fontaine, James N., (Estate)
Date: 06/30/14

36 Schorr St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dennis J. Stoltz
Seller: Briana L. Cloutier
Date: 07/02/14

111 Sherman Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,900
Buyer: Carlos J. Aguasvivas
Seller: Jeffrey A. Godere
Date: 07/10/14

78 Woodlawn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Blanca Rodriguez
Seller: Ruth E. Rybak
Date: 07/02/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

24 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael R. Sacenti
Seller: John Demarche
Date: 07/09/14

15 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Scott J. Pevay
Seller: Donna A. Pevay
Date: 06/30/14

56 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lori A. Kyle
Seller: M&D Ventures LLC
Date: 06/30/14

333 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Fioretti
Seller: Weyner, Harry C., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/14

35 Linden Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Nicole Bongiorni
Seller: Newhouse, Albert H. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 07/01/14

84 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brent P. Noyes
Seller: Lois L. Grigely
Date: 06/30/14

59 Oak Brook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Yvonne Diaz
Seller: Diane L. McIntosh
Date: 07/11/14

155 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Angelo A. Gomez
Seller: Darrel W. Grant
Date: 07/07/14

88-90 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Erica Serrazina
Seller: Over Bars LLC
Date: 07/08/14

40 Rankin Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Steven L. Pratte
Seller: Ann H. Ferri-Majewski
Date: 07/11/14

23 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Jeffrey Brennan
Seller: Jessie A. Giorgini
Date: 06/30/14

HAMPDEN

66 Allen Crest St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christine M. Burnett
Seller: Heather A. Sutherland
Date: 06/30/14

455 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Salvatore Santaniello
Seller: Dobles, David A., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/14

622 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Maureen K. Liquori
Seller: Michael A. Hatch
Date: 07/01/14

13 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christopher V. Flarida
Seller: Jennafer J. Bishop
Date: 07/11/14

31 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jason B. Roath
Seller: Alvin E. Thorn
Date: 07/02/14

HOLLAND

17 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Lauren E. Barker
Seller: Frank P. Dodd
Date: 06/30/14

29 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Matt R. Farraher
Seller: Raoul G. Ricard
Date: 06/30/14

South Wales Road #7
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Seller: Craig L. Howlett
Date: 07/02/14

HOLYOKE

162-164 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Sokham Sing
Seller: Dina Sing
Date: 07/11/14

82 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Ismael Vazquez
Seller: Anna J. Klein
Date: 07/01/14

16 Carol Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John Grossman
Seller: James C. Morrissey
Date: 06/30/14

83 Evergreen Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Robert R. O’Connell
Seller: John Brunelle
Date: 06/30/14

218 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Chestnut Park Apts. LLC
Seller: Weld Partners 2 LLC
Date: 07/01/14

598 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Holyoke 1 LLC
Seller: Kelley R. Brown
Date: 07/01/14

164 Madison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $241,500
Buyer: Brian J. Dickey
Seller: Frederick P. Barrett RET
Date: 06/30/14

10 North Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Antonio Dibenedetto
Seller: William R. Weber
Date: 07/10/14

2117-2119 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Todd Alvarez
Seller: Enola Nelson
Date: 07/09/14

73-75 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ellis M. Oquendo
Date: 06/30/14

293-297 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $209,200
Buyer: Stephen J. Parmenter
Seller: Curtis J. Ziemba
Date: 07/01/14

446 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Nathan S. Murphy
Seller: Jean Hanus
Date: 06/30/14

15 Prew Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $153,820
Buyer: Beneficial Mass. Inc.
Seller: Gladys E. Cruz
Date: 06/30/14

346 Race St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ralph Thompson
Seller: Vladimir Gelfand
Date: 06/30/14

40 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Wilfredo Cabrera
Seller: Jane D. Sullivan
Date: 06/30/14

LONGMEADOW

141 Avondale Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Michael J. Madsen
Seller: Sharon A. Lowery
Date: 07/11/14

202 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Stephen Hindley
Seller: Brad L. Albert
Date: 07/08/14

939 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Fallon
Seller: Jeffrey Kuselias
Date: 07/11/14

26 Edward Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Dunaisky
Seller: Richard N. Rerra
Date: 07/02/14

468 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Ember M. Johnson
Seller: Edward E. Comini
Date: 07/10/14

44 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Marissa A. Komack
Seller: Timothy S. Fallon
Date: 07/11/14

15 Parkside St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Maniaci
Seller: Lisa M. Duclos
Date: 06/30/14

42 Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Lan T. Lai
Seller: Wei Fu
Date: 07/01/14

108 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Inna Stein
Seller: Aldo Rubinaccio
Date: 06/30/14

24 Shady Knoll Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tracey M. Millet
Seller: Patrick J. O’Donnell
Date: 07/11/14

22 Villa St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Susan M. Collins
Seller: William E. Collins
Date: 06/30/14

LUDLOW

14 Adams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: James E. Grummell
Seller: Daniel J. Manewich
Date: 07/11/14

46 Americo St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Seller: George E. Burtch
Date: 07/11/14

15 Armand St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Roxanne Wood
Seller: Patrick R. Ferris
Date: 07/07/14

181 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Jose L. Pederneira
Seller: Antonio Ferreira
Date: 06/30/14

1224-1226 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Emilio E. Santos
Seller: Placido Teixeira
Date: 07/11/14

42 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Haiyan Breto
Seller: Albino Meireles

Olivia Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Mathew J. Pereira
Seller: Rosewood Meadows Inc.
Date: 07/01/14

10 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Pichey
Seller: Atwater Investors Inc.
Date: 07/03/14

407 State St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Jonathan Pio
Seller: Thompson, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/14

385 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $412,500
Buyer: Alexander H. Degobbi
Seller: Paulo R. Dias
Date: 06/30/14

36 Wilson St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: I Buysellhomes LLC
Seller: Marth E. LLC
Date: 07/11/14

309 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Steve J. McDaniel
Seller: Keith S. Nogueira
Date: 07/01/14

MONSON

202 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: John W. Tarbell
Seller: Amanda C. Patenaude
Date: 06/30/14

MONTGOMERY

42 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Brandon R. Laliberte
Seller: David G. Brill
Date: 07/11/14

83 Thomas Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Samuel E. Southard
Seller: Susan M. Beckwith
Date: 07/01/14

RUSSELL

1500 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: CSB Service Corp.
Seller: Jane Noweill
Date: 06/30/14

SPRINGFIELD

139 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Pietrocola
Seller: Chad A. Kuzontkoski
Date: 07/01/14

320 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Joey Inidad
Seller: Hector Laureano
Date: 07/01/14

111-113 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Peter H. Appleby
Seller: Jaime L. Portier
Date: 07/07/14

22 Beaudry St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $119,530
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Shavarsh Manoogian
Date: 07/08/14

60 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bechara M. Rouhana
Seller: Russell A. Thompson
Date: 06/30/14

69-71 Bliss St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Josephine Calvanese
Date: 07/03/14

437 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Boston Road BLD LLC
Seller: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Date: 07/10/14

Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: SFG Capital Partners 2
Seller: Berkshire Brookdale LLC
Date: 07/08/14

27 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,900
Buyer: Martha E. Thompson
Seller: Janet S. Rowe
Date: 07/03/14

56 Cara Lane
Springfield, MA 01028
Amount: $235,100
Buyer: Trevor J. Doyle
Seller: Joseph Q. Lee
Date: 06/30/14

162 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Narayan Adhikari
Seller: Jennifer L. Thomas
Date: 07/02/14

595 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Govinda Adhikari
Seller: Roland F. Berthiaume
Date: 06/30/14

141 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Michele J. Connors
Seller: Kenneth F. Mayberry
Date: 07/01/14

176 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Aaron P. Murray
Seller: Eliseo G. Cruz
Date: 07/11/14

48 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,900
Buyer: Richardo James
Seller: Arthur A. Ferrara
Date: 07/02/14

80 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Vazquez
Seller: Michael J. Madsen
Date: 07/11/14

173 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,100
Buyer: Brian E. Chicoine
Seller: Agnes E. Kenyon
Date: 07/10/14

90-92 Elmore Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Michael R. Bleau
Seller: Michael Torcia
Date: 06/30/14

31 Hazen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $182,400
Buyer: Brian T. Doak
Seller: Marjorie G. Nothacker
Date: 07/03/14

79 Fox Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: John N. Lawrie
Seller: John Olszewski
Date: 07/07/14

54-56 Home St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ednaliz Cruz
Seller: Ela Tsikhotskaya
Date: 07/11/14

62 Inglewood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Donermeyer
Seller: Theresa M. Strong
Date: 07/07/14

64 Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Antonio Zayas
Seller: Juan A. Zayas
Date: 07/10/14

51 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Stephanie B. Le
Seller: Serguei Bondarenko
Date: 07/09/14

318-1/2 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Edyta Halastra
Seller: Genowefa Wojcik
Date: 07/07/14

54 Melba St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Desiree S. Spencer
Seller: Brent P. Noyes
Date: 06/30/14

22 Montclair St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Omar V. Vazquez-Ramirez
Seller: Arthur D. Lafleur
Date: 07/02/14

379 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Maria E. Tavernier
Seller: Robert J. Flannery
Date: 07/11/14

85 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Khuong Q. Pham
Seller: Gianna G. Nguyen
Date: 06/30/14

47 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Tri Nguyen
Seller: Alexandra Sternal
Date: 06/30/14

13-15 Thames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose R. Francisco
Seller: Zouheir S. Elbakri
Date: 06/30/14

64 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Mental Health Association
Seller: Angela Cosenzi
Date: 07/11/14

57 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,510
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Caroline E. Cunningham
Date: 07/01/14

2-4 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Trang Nguyen
Seller: Dany H. Nguyen
Date: 07/11/14

SOUTHWICK

21 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Patricia Pollicina
Seller: Jillian Cote
Date: 06/30/14

95 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kimberly J. Bombard
Seller: Marc A. Pereira
Date: 07/09/14

7 Coyote Glen
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Yuri Murzin
Seller: Steven M. Cournoyer
Date: 07/11/14

14 Crystal Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Donald J. Cote
Seller: John M. Mickalay
Date: 06/30/14

12 Evergreen St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Marcia Roy
Seller: Ricky Wylot
Date: 07/03/14

27 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Scott A. Spear
Seller: William Pieczarka
Date: 07/11/14

140 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Janet G. Vincent
Seller: B&B Construction Inc.
Date: 07/03/14

181-A South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Vicheth Hong
Seller: Kenneth J. Florek
Date: 07/11/14

17 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Cheryl M. Lachance
Seller: William M. Lakota
Date: 07/11/14

10 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Corey S. Daugherty
Seller: Stephen G. Krayski
Date: 07/10/14

62 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Augustino
Seller: Russell S. Waters
Date: 07/01/14

7 Whalley Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Vincent J. Pallotta
Seller: Margaret Corsino
Date: 07/11/14

WALES

105 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Ryan K. Kress
Seller: James E. Nanstad
Date: 07/03/14

WESTFIELD

61 Apple Orchard Heights
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $274,500
Buyer: Russell L. Ramah
Seller: William Dow
Date: 07/08/14

14 Belvedere Gardens
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Lavrenchuk
Seller: Vladimir Molokvas
Date: 07/10/14

7 Charles St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Craigen Laiho
Seller: Mary P. Allen
Date: 07/03/14

15 Christopher Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Michael F. Gorman
Seller: Robert B. Collins
Date: 06/30/14

40 Christopher Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Meghan E. Woering
Seller: Kevin R. Pelletier
Date: 07/11/14

22 Cleveland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Mikhail Krikunov
Seller: Robert A. Rising
Date: 07/09/14

22 Dry Bridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James Walsh
Seller: Russell W. Duval
Date: 07/01/14

1840 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Paul P. Wellspeak
Seller: Michael F. Gorman
Date: 06/30/14

126 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Leonardo F. Andrade
Seller: Jane F. Haq
Date: 07/09/14

143 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Felipe N. Pantoja
Seller: Gayle Begley
Date: 06/30/14

4 Linda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,813
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Cindy L. Locklear
Date: 06/30/14

88 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Tooker
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 06/30/14

6 Lozier Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Anthony J. Roncalli
Date: 07/11/14

18-1/2 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Beaton
Seller: Corey S. Daugherty
Date: 07/09/14

35 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,250
Buyer: Heather M. Rienti
Seller: Lisa C. Krause
Date: 07/01/14

61 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Wesley Pomeroy
Seller: Burlingame, Carol, (Estate)
Date: 07/11/14

51 Radisson Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $409,500
Buyer: Stephanie L. Martell
Seller: John J. Mulhall
Date: 07/09/14

7 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Erin K. Ramos
Seller: William E. Dupont
Date: 07/08/14

34 South Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: Commercial Distributing Co. Inc.
Seller: South Broad St. Realty LLC
Date: 06/30/14

419 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $278,999
Buyer: Syed Haq
Seller: Joseph C. Sampson
Date: 07/09/14

39 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Boniface Pedanou
Seller: Laurine M. Ferrarini
Date: 06/30/14

199 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Greta M. Redzko
Date: 07/07/14

WILBRAHAM

14 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jerry Ortiz
Seller: MHFA
Date: 07/02/14

73 Cherry Dr. #73
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Estelle E. Nietupski
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 06/30/14

3 Old Coach Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Steven C. Moriarty
Seller: Robert S. Forsman
Date: 07/11/14

1 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jacob R. Motyl
Seller: Phyllis Sakowski
Date: 06/30/14

23 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Valerie Cross
Seller: Lisa M. Tinnirella
Date: 07/07/14

44 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Alessandra E. Mele
Seller: Scott J. Pevay
Date: 06/30/14

11 Valley View Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Antonio E. Dossantos
Seller: James C. Peters
Date: 06/30/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1156 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Marie T. Nadeau
Seller: Robert M. Gamelli
Date: 07/11/14

25 Chapin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jash B. Baniya
Seller: Devins, Dorothy S., (Estate)
Date: 07/02/14

25 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,867
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Jane E. Dumas
Date: 07/10/14

114 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Nash
Seller: Robert W. Briggs
Date: 06/30/14

66 Clarence St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Tommy Seidell
Seller: Salvatore, Evelyn B., (Estate)
Date: 07/01/14

283 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Aimeng Li
Seller: Sylvia A. Hunter
Date: 06/30/14

30 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jay M. Bushey
Seller: Clinton S. Corbin
Date: 06/30/14

28-30 Moseley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Ishora Adhikari
Seller: Joseph T. Alouise
Date: 07/01/14

117 Park Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,580,000
Buyer: Coyote Realty LLC
Seller: C&GC Realty LLC
Date: 07/01/14

178 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Robert A. Bishop
Seller: David W. Holt
Date: 07/11/14

85 Wistaria St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Amy E. Phillips
Seller: Joan M. Murphy
Date: 07/03/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

14 Greenwich Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Dusko Cejic
Seller: Monica G. Robelotto
Date: 06/30/14

34 Jenks St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Ayumi Parsons
Seller: Thomas R. Knight
Date: 07/01/14

174 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Katherine S. Newman
Seller: Thomas L. Dumm RET
Date: 07/11/14

18 Merrick Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: William T. O’Connell
Seller: Scott, Virginia P., (Estate)
Date: 07/11/14

14 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Paul M. Collins
Seller: Carl A. Ditkoff
Date: 06/30/14

36 Ridgecrest Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: William S. Greene
Seller: Philippe A. Meyer
Date: 07/10/14

12 Sand Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $245,500
Buyer: Kathleen A. Bailer
Seller: Aaron L. Buford
Date: 06/30/14

98 Spring St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $739,000
Buyer: Peter D. Jacoby
Seller: 98 Spring Street LLC
Date: 06/30/14

45 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Eric N. Wolpin
Seller: Christopher J. Hurn
Date: 06/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

131 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Orelio D. Manduley
Seller: Eugene D. Robinson
Date: 07/01/14

Batchelor St. #10
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land Trust
Seller: FMJ Realty LLC
Date: 06/30/14

Batchelor St. #13
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land Trust
Seller: FMJ Realty LLC
Date: 06/30/14

21 Bay Path Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Richard A. Helm
Seller: Tilman Lukas
Date: 06/30/14

23 Brenda Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ibrahim Deme
Seller: Leonard R. Breaulieu
Date: 06/30/14

8 Cadwell Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Tenzin Tsewang
Seller: Leonard G. Desrochers
Date: 07/09/14

14 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Carolina L. Rothkegel
Seller: Jonathan J. Crosby
Date: 06/30/14

10 Eastview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: James D. Adams
Seller: Leja, Ruth E., (Estate)
Date: 07/09/14

343 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Seller: Suzanne F. Laverdiere
Date: 07/11/14

572 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Davin T. O’Neill
Seller: Thomas H. O’Neill
Date: 07/02/14

72 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Brach
Seller: Dahila Development Ltd
Date: 06/30/14

100 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $224,636
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Michael J. Forgue
Date: 07/09/14

41 Spring Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John C. Pearson
Seller: Raymond R. Phaneuf
Date: 07/10/14

333 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Joseph Ting
Seller: Kevin J. Pacunas
Date: 07/11/14

CHESTERFIELD

101 Old Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mican J. Blondeau
Seller: John P. Corey
Date: 06/30/14

EASTHAMPTON

47 Bryan Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Amy E. Quinlan
Seller: Matthew Carrasquillo
Date: 07/10/14

16-18 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $232,400
Buyer: Lisa A. Collette
Seller: Kevin C. Netto
Date: 07/01/14

65 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Andrew R. Tilbe
Seller: Jay F. Oueliette
Date: 06/30/14

8 Old Stagecoach Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Paul E. Pelletier
Seller: Gerald R. Lapointe
Date: 07/02/14

1 Ranch Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Graham
Seller: Marc Labrecque
Date: 06/30/14

27 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $289,635
Buyer: James R. Jackson
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 06/30/14

GRANBY

276 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Phillip A. Senecal
Seller: 274 Batchelor Street RT
Date: 07/03/14

193 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Shirley G. Warren
Date: 07/10/14

88 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Arleen A. Sassi
Seller: Bombardier RT
Date: 07/11/14

143 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Andrew Mailloux
Seller: Rebecca Savage
Date: 06/30/14

HADLEY

2 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Deepu A. Thomas
Seller: J. S. Payne
Date: 07/08/14

95 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Barbara P. Goldstein TR
Seller: Sandra G. Knightly
Date: 07/03/14

122 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Frederick H. Pratt
Seller: Thomas M. Leshey
Date: 07/01/14

20 Woodlawn Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Keith W. Shannon
Seller: Kathleen Zerneri
Date: 07/01/14

HATFIELD

14 Circle Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Travis J. Yagodzinski
Seller: Mooney, Ann K., (Estate)
Date: 07/02/14

74 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Gerald J. Gower
Seller: Flynn FT
Date: 06/30/14

161 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jillian N. Minor
Seller: Keith W. Chirgwin
Date: 07/01/14

5 The Jog
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: John F. Langhans
Seller: Thomas A. Michel
Date: 07/07/14

7 Upper Farms Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Matthew Marchand
Seller: Andrea J. Herring
Date: 07/07/14

HUNTINGTON

83 Thomas Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Samuel E. Southard
Seller: Susan M. Beckwith
Date: 07/01/14

MIDDLEFIELD

150 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Michael Hussey
Seller: John H. Smith-Jones
Date: 07/01/14

NORTHAMPTON

133 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Fidel U. Hidalgo
Seller: Samuel J. Locono
Date: 07/03/14

340 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $435,600
Buyer: Paul M. Collins
Seller: Carl A. Ditkoff
Date: 07/03/14

153 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $678,510
Buyer: Apple & Elm LLC
Seller: Carol K. Melin
Date: 06/30/14

234 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $612,500
Buyer: Ronald Fontanetta
Seller: Jane A. Raye
Date: 07/02/14

35 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $717,000
Buyer: Melissa Difatta
Seller: Mordechai Kamel
Date: 07/01/14

5 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Philipp G. Galaski
Seller: Martha A. Ackelsberg
Date: 06/30/14

623 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $393,500
Buyer: Brian Eastwood
Seller: Elizabeth A. Fogle
Date: 06/30/14

295 Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Wadim Timakov
Seller: Joseph Timakov
Date: 06/30/14

83 Massasoit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: David H. Brewster
Seller: Jordi Herold
Date: 06/30/14

285 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $287,100
Buyer: Red Barn Realty LLC
Seller: Marion Dulong FT
Date: 06/30/14

33 Pine Brook Curve
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $226,900
Buyer: Eson Lor
Seller: Lima Funding TR
Date: 07/11/14

793 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: William A. Pitrat
Seller: Liliya Kulyak
Date: 07/02/14

38 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $340,500
Buyer: YON LLC
Seller: Brian J. Dickey
Date: 06/30/14

PELHAM

55 Arnold Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $351,150
Buyer: Charles V. Grybko
Seller: Arnold Road NT
Date: 06/30/14

SOUTH HADLEY

73 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Michael F. Walsh
Date: 07/08/14

134 Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brian J. Lachapelle
Seller: Glenn R. Hanson
Date: 07/11/14

12 Midway St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $181,900
Buyer: Donald W. Lever
Seller: Amy L. Fay
Date: 07/11/14

37 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Brent M. Robinson
Seller: Alice M. Jessup
Date: 07/01/14

40 Roosevelt Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Avigliano
Seller: Janice Bell
Date: 07/11/14

7 Susan Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Melissa Wanat
Seller: James P. Miller
Date: 07/03/14

SOUTHAMPTON

13 Belanger Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $195,075
Buyer: Richard L. Talbot
Seller: Elizabeth C. Heck
Date: 07/01/14

78 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Elizabeth S. Zuckerman
Seller: Morgan L. Jones
Date: 06/30/14

WARE

4 Briar Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: John P. Daniele
Seller: David A. Park
Date: 07/10/14

11 Dugan Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Roseann Cooke
Seller: Richard S. Rucki
Date: 06/30/14

WESTHAMPTON

60 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Moskin
Seller: Rachel E. Merrell
Date: 07/02/14

14 Shaw Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pandora C. Redwin
Seller: Andrew M. Warner
Date: 07/01/14

WILLIAMSBURG

22 Fort Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $412,500
Buyer: Margaret L. Pryor
Seller: Sarah J. Peterson
Date: 07/08/14

WORTHINGTON

76 Radiker Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Donald R. Chase
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/03/14

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Affordable Flooring a/k/a
Minchuk, David V.
172 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/23/14

Baush, Deborah Ann
53 Park Slope
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Bean, Daniel R.
157 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Beauregard, Jeffrey B.
41 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Beer, Deborah A.
a/k/a Frigon, Deborah A.
102 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Bernardes, Rui A.
128 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/29/14

Boland, John F.
440 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Borden, William J.
Borden, Susan M.
38 Anita Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Burke, Geraldine A.
a/k/a Calcasola, Geraldine A.
a/k/a Wright, Geraldine A.
123 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/17/14

Casineau, Eric J.
23 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Cody, Bethany M.
50 Shepherd St., Apt. B
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Cole, George C.
34 Warrington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Collamore, Donna M.
20 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Collins, Joanne M.
1003 North Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Deleo, Matthew
63 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Echeverria, Brigitte E.
1539 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Falcha, James J.
P.O. Box 828
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Fernandez, Joel R.
Correa, Alba N.
22 Desrosiers St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Gadecki, Edward
138 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

George, Janice M
75B Wells St., Apt 414
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

George, Jeffrey M.
504 Fairway Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Gosciminski, Lynne T.
13 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Gouge, Mary Elissa
72 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Harmon, Christine J.
c/o Ostrander Law Office
PO Box 1237
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Hodgins, Mary B.
40 Ogden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/14

Huffer, James M.
300 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Ibas, Faruk
65 Bluebird Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Kindberg, Deborah A.
97 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Kirk, Robert T.
Kirk, Mary Mellinger
53 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

LaLiberte, Christopher J.
LaLiberte, Paige
79 Pine Ridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

LaMountain, Mary Ann
34 Meadow St., Apt. 10
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Lassalle, Darcie B.
a/k/a Lasalle, Darcie
a/k/a Rickson, Darcie B.
60 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Lindsey, Keith A.
P.O Box 275
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Madison, Pamela R.
a/k/a Williams, Pamela Rose
96 Bradford Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Manzi, Paul
Manzi, Melissa M.
199 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

McSweeney, Angela
531 Exchange St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Moreno, Luis A.
Moreno, Olga V.
P.O. Box 1361
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Morris, Debra A.
a/k/a Sheridan, Debra A.
PO Box 1135
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Morris, Ralph G.
PO Box 1135
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Murillo, Ricardo M.
16 Monmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Muzima, Jeannette
71 State St. #311
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Nunnally, Paul J.
93 Wolcott St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Packard, Michael
16 High St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Piatt-Rios, Euripides P.
138 Princeton Ave.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Rodriguez-Huaman, Leslie A.
811 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Rogers, Keith E.
Rogers, Diane L.
46 Breakneck Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Rosario, Emmanuel
64 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

S&S Plumbing & Heating
Sangiovanni, Dante P.
51 Lathers Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Sadler, Laura Ann
27 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Saganich, Daniel P.
186 West Main St., Apt. D
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Samuelson, Francis J.
1312 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Sarinh, Son
392 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Siciliano, Maria B.
a/k/a Sepulveda, Maria
43 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Sierra, Melinda
a/k/a Hernandez, Melinda
40 East Hooker St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/17/14

Sierra, Roberto
40 East Hooker St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/17/14

Smith, Charles F.
419 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Tackeff, Steven
8 Birch St.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Thompson, Michael P.
560 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Vaselacopoulos, Helen E.
161 Bowles Park Ext.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Watts, Hillary M.
518 Gale Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Whitley, Shelley S.
77 Cheyenne Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2014.

AMHERST

Peter Grandonico
15 North Pleasant St.
$4,350 — Renovations in Unit 35

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Granby Road Solar, LLC
431 Granby Road
$5,000,000 — Solar panel project

333 Memorial Drive, LLC
333 Memorial Dr.
$27,000 — Strip and re-roof

LUDLOW

CA Smith Lumber
84 Hubbard St.
$50,000 — Commercial lumber rack

McDonald’s
420 Center St.
$732,000 — Construction of a new restaurant

SOUTH HADLEY

L. Shatz, Schwartz, Fentin
8 Industrial Dr.
$18,000 — Install new antennas

SPRINGFIELD

American Red Cross
150 Brookdale Dr.
$940,000 — Interior fitout

HGI, LLC
820 Hall of Fame Ave.
$60,000 — Interior renovation for Pizzeria Uno

Picknelly Family, L.M.
1414 Main St.
$800,000 — Interior build-out of new offices

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$215,500 — Interior renovation of offices

WESTFIELD

RSP Realty, LLC
57 Union St.
$100,000 — Medical office build-out

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Comfort Inn
106 Capital Dr.
$140,000 — Interior renovations

Fentre Pearson
50 Century Way
$30,000 — Renovate 2,200 square feet of existing office space

John Monaghan
306 Westfield St.
$12,000 — Fit out for an 850-square-foot hair salon

Real Estate Transactions

By
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

165 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: UMass Five College FCU
Seller: Lawrence A. Hawks
Date: 06/27/14

65 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Charles M. Deming
Date: 06/20/14

167 West Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brian K. Puchalski
Seller: Scudder Bay Capital LLC
Date: 06/27/14

COLRAIN

91 Foundry Village Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gary L. Root
Seller: Nancy M. Purington
Date: 06/23/14

CONWAY

368 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01096
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Jose O. Cruz
Seller: Michael R. Fredette
Date: 06/17/14

DEERFIELD

24 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Alexander G. Alvarado
Seller: Dayna English
Date: 06/24/14

16 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: William A. Erman
Seller: Frank J. Skawski
Date: 06/17/14

22 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $178,750
Buyer: Nathan K. Adams
Seller: Robert Kostecki
Date: 06/20/14

GILL

97 Boyle Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nick Ruggiano
Seller: Michael J. Galipault
Date: 06/24/14

38 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Angela M. Thorp
Seller: Craig E. Billings
Date: 06/23/14

GREENFIELD

111 Bungalow Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Karen E. Gillespie
Seller: Glatkowski, Edmund P., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/14

9 Devens Ct.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Bruce A. Palmer
Seller: Charles F. Lang
Date: 06/26/14

93 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Stephen W. Oates
Seller: Liane Watts
Date: 06/26/14

61 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Sauser
Seller: Laurence C. Flynn
Date: 06/27/14

39 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $192,600
Buyer: Brandon Nash
Seller: Chris E. Singley
Date: 06/27/14

333 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Danielle L. Lutenegger
Seller: Timothy J. Allen
Date: 06/23/14

22 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Robert L. Varnon
Seller: Faith A. Kaufmann
Date: 06/20/14

69 Oakland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Jeffrey I. Scroggin
Seller: Lynda C. Short
Date: 06/20/14

59 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John Mallon
Seller: Margaret M. Battelle
Date: 06/19/14

169 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Walter H. Kleeberg
Seller: Elaine Mundell
Date: 06/19/14

19 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,400
Buyer: Sadie R. Miller
Seller: Robert D. Forman
Date: 06/16/14

HAWLEY

79 Middle Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Elise C. Smart
Seller: Topside Real Estate Agency
Date: 06/20/14

HEATH

64 Route 8A South
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $255,029
Buyer: Fairfield Financial Mortgage Group
Seller: Jason R. Endicott
Date: 06/23/14

LEVERETT

158 Rattlesnake Gutter Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Justin H. Costa
Seller: John F. Abbott
Date: 06/26/14

LEYDEN

12 Zimmerman Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Robert G. Snedeker
Seller: Franklin Land Trust Inc.
Date: 06/26/14

MONTAGUE

102 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ruserious LLC
Seller: Karkut IRT
Date: 06/23/14

54 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Craig E. Billings
Seller: Edward F. Cherwa
Date: 06/23/14

11 South High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Buyer: James B. Cassady
Seller: Fugere, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/14

64 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kimberly H. Bergeron
Seller: Theresa Waryas RET
Date: 06/20/14

NORTHFIELD

210 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Carrion
Seller: Scannell, Eileen M., (Estate)
Date: 06/16/14

352 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: David M. Smith
Seller: Craig A. Hall
Date: 06/24/14

ORANGE

162 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Christine A. Horn
Seller: Steven J. Corriveau
Date: 06/27/14

130 Town Farm Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael J. Mallet
Seller: Carol A. Smith
Date: 06/24/14

62 Ward Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Randy A. Coffin
Seller: Brian S. Linstad
Date: 06/27/14

SHELBURNE

208 Peckville Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: West County Cider LLC
Seller: Robert W. McAllister
Date: 06/23/14

WARWICK

100 Shepardson Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Jerad R. Goulston
Seller: Charles H. Morrow
Date: 06/16/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

23 Agnoli Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $146,800
Buyer: Kostiantyn Lavrynets
Seller: Paul D. Pirnie
Date: 06/27/14

73 Alhambra Circle South
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Heather Boucher
Seller: St. John, Eileen P., (Estate)
Date: 06/26/14

34 Begley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Viki Quick
Seller: Jean E. Tharin
Date: 06/27/14

48 Cedar Knoll Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Ruscio
Seller: W. D. Macwilliams
Date: 06/27/14

46 Central St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Stacey L. Kennedy
Seller: Mary A. Anderson
Date: 06/20/14

226 Colemore St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Julie Peiffer
Seller: Gregory R. Abbey
Date: 06/27/14

185 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Bryan M. Allard
Seller: Jeffrey R. McCarthy
Date: 06/25/14

38 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Bryan C. Crowther
Seller: James T. Murphy
Date: 06/27/14

75 Forest Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Marc J. Perrone-Rinaldi
Seller: Michael J. Romanko
Date: 06/23/14

67-69 Hope Farms Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Stephen Walsh
Seller: Stanley J. Chmielewski
Date: 06/27/14

56 Lawnwood St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Desere A. Ramsey
Seller: Christopher A. Duby
Date: 06/25/14

167 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Anthony F. Verteramo
Seller: Calvin Tang
Date: 06/20/14

73 North St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Raymond E. Pellerin
Seller: Jean E. Bell
Date: 06/17/14

128 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Stellato RT
Seller: Joseph Kierkla
Date: 06/20/14

143 North St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Kristy B. Consolini
Seller: Viateur Larochelle
Date: 06/24/14

693 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Williamson
Seller: Sabina Papai
Date: 06/23/14

23 Ottawa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Sean R. Wandrei
Seller: Donald B. Wandrei
Date: 06/26/14

32 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Michael A. Dugre
Seller: Walter C. Daviau
Date: 06/17/14

67 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,023
Buyer: Robert S. Ferrier
Seller: Bridget C. O’Malley
Date: 06/16/14

108 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $143,900
Buyer: Christopher D. Marble
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/24/14

345 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Joseph P. Catanzarite
Seller: Peter J. Johnson
Date: 06/26/14

955 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Telman K. Bilalov
Seller: Aleksandr Chuduk
Date: 06/25/14

10 Upton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Crystal L. Pajak
Seller: Robert B. Carroll
Date: 06/17/14

35 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Karam
Seller: Philip L. Percy
Date: 06/27/14

42 Warren St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Melissa Lariviere
Seller: Hillcrest Capital Partner
Date: 06/27/14

21-23 Winthrop St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Buynicki
Seller: Gertrude Y. Spagnoli
Date: 06/26/14

CHESTER

117 Bromley Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Edward L. Meacham
Seller: Ardelle M. Diamond
Date: 06/20/14

698 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Eric J. Whitaker
Seller: Zielonka, Wladyslaw, (Estate)
Date: 06/25/14

CHICOPEE

109 Church St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Manasa LLC
Seller: Walter E. Gazda
Date: 06/25/14

54 Debra Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Larochelle
Seller: Mary L. Curro
Date: 06/27/14

980 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Dwayne Pafumi
Seller: Nowaks Auto Realty LLC
Date: 06/26/14

245 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Marwan Awkal
Seller: Donald V. Davis

293 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Laurenz F. Weimann
Seller: Janet C. Goodman
Date: 06/26/14

95 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Nicole L. Beebe
Seller: Michael W. Cormier
Date: 06/26/14

166 Hendrick St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anna Delossantos
Seller: David Merritt
Date: 06/20/14

1 Huntington Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Luke S. Vicente
Seller: Michelle R. Roy
Date: 06/20/14

81 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jorge Ruiz
Seller: Virginia L. Miller
Date: 06/27/14

183 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Pavel Pushkarev
Seller: David C. Martel
Date: 06/26/14

1697 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Stephanie S. Crews
Seller: Mary M. Lepkowski
Date: 06/25/14

129 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Philip R. Percy
Seller: Anthony M. Piela
Date: 06/27/14

114 New York Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: David E. Barnaby
Seller: Albert J. Salva
Date: 06/27/14

11 Rivers Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $122,130
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Trust
Seller: Ivette Santos
Date: 06/19/14

69 Truro St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Richard S. Mongeau
Seller: Richard S. Soja
Date: 06/27/14

38 Whitman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Josefina Soto
Seller: Lucia Miranda
Date: 06/27/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

19 Alvin St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Savannah A. Skiff
Seller: Sean E. Woodard
Date: 06/27/14

88 Birch Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Anthony V. Chiusano
Seller: Laura A. Mushenko
Date: 06/27/14

22 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Shaughn M. Dermody
Seller: James E. Brown
Date: 06/25/14

235 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Erin L. Beck
Seller: Mary D. Main
Date: 06/27/14

41 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Robert Tirrell
Seller: Corey R. Lucier
Date: 06/16/14

6 Glynn Farms Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Timothy R. Balut
Seller: John J. Stevens
Date: 06/20/14

4 Hedgerow Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Timber Development LLC
Seller: Ward, William J., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/14

23 Kenneth Lunden Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $331,150
Buyer: Michael T. Barbieri
Seller: Robert Tannen
Date: 06/24/14

64 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Robert Sopet
Seller: Kathy R. Caulton
Date: 06/27/14

6 Marshall St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Richard J. Webber
Seller: Richard M. Marble
Date: 06/20/14

227 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Seller: Chalmers Enterprises LLC
Date: 06/19/14

30 Vreeland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,900
Buyer: Elizabeth O’Neill-Sheehan
Seller: NU Way Homes Inc.
Date: 06/26/14

HAMPDEN

778 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Marcey Lindley
Seller: Lance W. Trevallion
Date: 06/26/14

104 South Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Thomas O’Connor
Seller: Walter K. McLaughlin
Date: 06/24/14

41 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $636,962
Buyer: Country Bank for Savings
Seller: Peter W. Sackrider
Date: 06/17/14

HOLLAND

1 Forest Ct.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Tiffany M. Letendre
Seller: Amber L. Macwhinnie
Date: 06/24/14

Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Keith T. Elmy
Seller: Sharon M. Suschana
Date: 06/27/14

HOLYOKE

393 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Lizandro Cruz
Seller: Edward L. Beaudry
Date: 06/17/14

25 Bay State Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. O’Dair
Seller: Andrea B. Leydon
Date: 06/27/14

85 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Alexander D. Webster
Seller: Francis J. Boudreau
Date: 06/16/14

22-24 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Behnam Roohi
Seller: John R. Rigalis
Date: 06/16/14

3 Claren Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gisela Costas
Seller: Timothy P. Ganieany
Date: 06/23/14

88 Dartmouth St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Charles C. Johnson
Seller: Daniel M. Glanville
Date: 06/17/14

65 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Crowley
Seller: Michael T. Siciliano
Date: 06/25/14

19 Florence Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Ashley A. Batlle
Seller: 21st Mortgage Corp.
Date: 06/20/14

510 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Rosa N. Izquierdo
Seller: Roland J. Laverdiere
Date: 06/27/14

4 Timber Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Morgan L. Jones
Seller: Roger V. Singh
Date: 06/18/14

24 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Home Improvement Assocs.
Seller: HSBC Bank USA
Date: 06/27/14

LONGMEADOW

20 Brittany Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Danielle Macinnes
Date: 06/27/14

62 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Mary Ellis
Seller: Michael R. Favreau
Date: 06/26/14

60 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Bryan Gross
Seller: Cynthia M. Galloni
Date: 06/16/14

39 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Taylor A. Buckholz
Seller: James G. Jones
Date: 06/19/14

86 Coventry Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Navatha Hannumagutti
Seller: Daniel C. Webster
Date: 06/19/14

44 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Ariel Karolinski
Seller: Andrew R. Maynard
Date: 06/20/14

31 Lincoln Park
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Nichols
Seller: Mary M. Ellis
Date: 06/26/14

98 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Jones
Seller: Matthew R. Desmarais
Date: 06/19/14

233 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Justin D. Franczek
Seller: Thomas J. Kent
Date: 06/19/14

20 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Vijay Gaddam
Seller: Edward P. Borowsky
Date: 06/23/14

764 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Alan B. Cunningham
Seller: Richard M. Stevens
Date: 06/20/14

160 Wild Grove Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $517,000
Buyer: Michael W. Smith
Seller: Patricia G. Burden
Date: 06/26/14

325 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Nathan E. Pearce
Seller: Eric Day
Date: 06/17/14

347 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Wayne M. Robinson
Seller: Nazera A. Hynes
Date: 06/19/14

371 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Brian M. Quinn
Seller: Maryann Elkas
Date: 06/20/14

636 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. McDonald
Seller: William J. Scott
Date: 06/16/14

LUDLOW

12 Barre Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: David Dominique
Seller: Michel S. Lebel
Date: 06/20/14

17 Brimfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kelly Herlihy
Date: 06/17/14

31 Dowd Ct.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Fortune
Seller: David N. Vermette
Date: 06/27/14

58 Essex St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,250
Buyer: Violeta Alvarado
Seller: WMass Residential LLC
Date: 06/20/14

153 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael A. Blake
Seller: Ezequiel D. Mauricio
Date: 06/16/14

111 Longview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Arnone
Seller: Michael J. Doherty
Date: 06/27/14

189 Poole St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Michael W. Deschamps
Seller: Christine M. Janik
Date: 06/27/14

41 Susan Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Patrick D. Meffen
Seller: Armand Bazegian
Date: 06/23/14

220 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Kevin Czaplicki
Seller: Paul E. Hillsburg
Date: 06/17/14

MONSON

200 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Michael J. Koske
Seller: Lisa A. Cecchini
Date: 06/24/14

1 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Cynthia Demers
Seller: David J. Fox
Date: 06/20/14

214 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Gackowski
Seller: David F. Bourcier
Date: 06/24/14

21 State St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Cara A. Lattell
Seller: Whitney M. Osborn
Date: 06/27/14

66 Zuell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Hurley
Seller: Debra A. Davis
Date: 06/24/14

MONTGOMERY

93 Pomeroy Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Colin D. Neylon
Seller: William M. Leahy
Date: 06/23/14

77 Thomas Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Wesley F. Fortier
Seller: James P. Hebert
Date: 06/24/14

PALMER

3 Country Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $227,630
Buyer: Jonathan B. Flebotte
Seller: Ghislaine M. Lizak
Date: 06/27/14

15 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Cartier
Seller: David H. Benedetti
Date: 06/26/14

70 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Country Bank for Savings
Seller: Zabadiah E. Morin
Date: 06/19/14

312 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Kailee Kozlik
Seller: Strom, Steven W., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/14

SPRINGFIELD

100-102 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Waseem Mudasar
Seller: Michael J. Sibilia
Date: 06/16/14

266 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aaliyah LLC
Seller: Tedeschi Food Shops Inc.
Date: 06/23/14

15 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Alice L. Dezan
Seller: Janice M. Messier
Date: 06/27/14

180 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Jeremy E. Lindsay
Seller: Erin Keane
Date: 06/27/14

78 Chauncey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Alice A. Baiyee
Seller: George Santos
Date: 06/20/14

108 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Robert S. Lane
Seller: Joan M. Clark
Date: 06/26/14

54 Cumberland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: Braemore 21 LLC
Date: 06/25/14

145 Dartmouth Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Marcia P. Tricoche
Seller: James V. Delorge
Date: 06/20/14

222 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Henry A. Urena
Seller: Alda Luvera
Date: 06/16/14

285 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Strom
Seller: John Labrecque
Date: 06/27/14

54 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Seller: Sara M. Lantaigne
Date: 06/16/14

330 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $186,900
Buyer: Miguel A. Roman
Seller: Wayne A. Freeman
Date: 06/18/14

20 Green Way
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ganga Tiwari
Seller: Gonzalo A. Chacon
Date: 06/17/14

121 Hartford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Chelsea E. Ferguson
Seller: William R. Clow
Date: 06/25/14

43 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maria D. Morales
Seller: Tawnya A. Valentine
Date: 06/23/14

53 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: William P. Talty
Seller: Ellen H. Alpert
Date: 06/26/14

114 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Vivian Pabon
Seller: Kelli D. Kefalas
Date: 06/27/14

59 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Sylvia Staub
Seller: Sean Boardway
Date: 06/23/14

314 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Bolick
Seller: Kevin E. Hines
Date: 06/27/14

88 Margerie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jesenia Santiago
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 06/27/14

48 Morris St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $140,729
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Von M. Morales
Date: 06/24/14

105 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Adriano G. Machado
Seller: Dorothy Belanger
Date: 06/20/14

299 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jennifer V. Gautier
Seller: Kristie L. Larosa
Date: 06/23/14

224 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Zahra Taqi
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 06/27/14

420 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Orchard Auto Wrecking Inc.
Seller: Dwayne Pafumi
Date: 06/26/14

85 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Shirley L. Rodriguez
Seller: I Buysellhomes LLC
Date: 06/27/14

133 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,990
Buyer: Randy L. Knoll
Seller: Dorothy F. Brodrick
Date: 06/24/14

220 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maribel Acevedo
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 06/27/14

269 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Harry Berrios
Seller: Roberto Medina
Date: 06/20/14

267 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Edwar Velazquez-Gonzalez
Seller: Calvin C. Fox
Date: 06/23/14

65 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Samuel Baidoo
Seller: Stanley Czaplicki
Date: 06/27/14

676 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Marvin Lovett
Seller: I Buysellhomes LLC
Date: 06/27/14

Sunnybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $247,301
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Linda Bennett
Date: 06/17/14

73 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank USA
Seller: Suzanne Murphy
Date: 06/23/14

67 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Michele K. Medina
Seller: Carl T. Makuch
Date: 06/19/14

SOUTHWICK

12 Deer Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $405,500
Buyer: Jeffrey R. McCarthy
Seller: Steven F. Morrison
Date: 06/27/14

3 Hunters Ridge Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Stiles
Seller: James R. Dunn
Date: 06/20/14

27 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Bertrand
Seller: Adam Nicholas
Date: 06/27/14

4 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Brett D. Colson
Seller: Patricia P. Orlandi
Date: 06/17/14

14 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Robert L. Foskitt
Seller: Jeffrey W. Hart
Date: 06/23/14

WALES

98 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Perri
Seller: Kenneth S. Longtin
Date: 06/27/14

87 Mount Hitchcock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Bush IRT
Seller: Henry E. Peach
Date: 06/20/14

16 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joel A. Orengo
Seller: Shaun P. Conroy
Date: 06/26/14

WESTFIELD

21 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Dmitriy Girich
Seller: Jacqueline M. Curran
Date: 06/17/14

15 Demond Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Redfern
Seller: Andrew J. Golden
Date: 06/18/14

894 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Jeremy Gold
Seller: John A. Gallo
Date: 06/18/14

43 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Heneghan
Seller: Pok I. Szavoick
Date: 06/17/14

21 Foss St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Erica M. Bradstreet
Seller: Michael S. Ingraham
Date: 06/20/14

11 Hamilton Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: William C. Mullen
Date: 06/25/14

28 King St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Eric Charest
Seller: Stephen K. Phillips
Date: 06/24/14

19 Lozier Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $123,375
Buyer: Joseph J. Malcovsky
Seller: Malcovsky, Katherine M., (Estate)
Date: 06/18/14

183 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Ilya A. Katykhin
Seller: Samel, John J., (Estate)
Date: 06/16/14

3 Maria Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Cassandra J. Garlo
Seller: James Lamountain
Date: 06/27/14

90 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $237,400
Buyer: Robert F. Gazda
Seller: Corey J. Hinckley
Date: 06/23/14

12 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Daina Vilinskis
Seller: William C. Sibley
Date: 06/16/14

15 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Derek R. Berard
Seller: Raymond P. Manos
Date: 06/20/14

1074 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Paul J. Gallagher
Seller: Goguen, Riger J., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/14

15 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Volodymyr Stetsyuk
Seller: James T. Krupienski
Date: 06/27/14

25 Tiffany Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Robert T. Goyette
Seller: Nancy K. McBride
Date: 06/18/14

19 Tow Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: George J. Sobczyk
Seller: Gaylyn F. Heishman
Date: 06/27/14

32 Waterford Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $369,500
Buyer: Azra Peysakov
Seller: Jason A. Cromack
Date: 06/25/14

WILBRAHAM

3161 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joshua Brodeur
Seller: Gary C. Roy
Date: 06/27/14

19 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Grozio
Seller: Gregory W. Hauber
Date: 06/20/14

8 Bulkley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Stacy H. Hagenbaugh
Seller: Joseph Salvador
Date: 06/16/14

22 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Sarah E. Buckley
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/20/14

19 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Gary N. Stone
Seller: John W. Tarbell
Date: 06/16/14

568 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Theodore D. Chesbro
Seller: Richard P. Benton
Date: 06/20/14

9 Westernview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $239,600
Buyer: Shirley A. Babcock
Seller: Diana M. Hecht
Date: 06/26/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

26 Clarence St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jesse D. Palermo
Seller: Robert A. Bishop
Date: 06/27/14

79 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Kristopher M. Forrette
Seller: Jessica A. Wozniak
Date: 06/19/14

25 Fairview Ave.
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: JWK Real Estate LLC
Seller: Karl F. Schwarzkopf
Date: 06/20/14

49 Fairview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Battista & Sons Property Management
Seller: Kim M. Arsenault
Date: 06/27/14

52 Glenview Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Daniel T. Kane
Seller: Mark J. Gedmin
Date: 06/25/14

31 Guy Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Buynicki
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 06/26/14

47 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Shauna N. Bennett
Seller: Christopher C. Robison
Date: 06/18/14

49 Heywood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: James T. Birchall
Seller: Patrick J. O’Toole
Date: 06/27/14

11 Ivy Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Connors
Seller: Beech Hill Construction Inc.
Date: 06/18/14

56 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Christina L. Palazzi
Seller: Denis Lamontagne
Date: 06/27/14

330 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Gina C. Rondeau
Seller: Gary N. Stone
Date: 06/23/14

68 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: James L. Williford
Seller: Christie W. Amsden
Date: 06/24/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

194 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Chabad At 5 Colleges Inc.
Seller: Vernon D. Turner
Date: 06/16/14

Belchertown Road #MULTI
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Town Of Amherst
Seller: Kestrel Land Trust
Date: 06/24/14

57 Berkshire Terrace
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Stella S. Offner
Seller: Wilburn FT
Date: 06/27/14

26 Beston St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Janet L. Howard
Seller: Michelle A. O’Neill
Date: 06/23/14

70 Eames Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kathy A. Weilerstein
Seller: Kristin B. Leutz
Date: 06/26/14

116 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Simon C. Leutz
Seller: Kevin J. Eddings
Date: 06/27/14

Market Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Town Of Amherst
Seller: W. D. Cowls Inc.
Date: 06/20/14

371 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: John J. Campbell
Seller: Kenton Tharp
Date: 06/18/14

11 Moss Ln.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Weibin Zhang
Seller: Michael J. McLaughlin
Date: 06/17/14

487 Old Farm Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Daniel Miller
Seller: Christine M. Barsby
Date: 06/27/14

40 Spaulding St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Clifton K. Jay
Seller: Alan Kennedy
Date: 06/20/14

BELCHERTOWN

151 Aldrich St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John K. Horvath
Seller: James Rippa
Date: 06/20/14

101 Channel Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Melissa L. Roser
Seller: Lisa A. Hicks LT
Date: 06/16/14

Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Town Of Belchertown
Seller: W. S. Gerrish
Date: 06/26/14

258 Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Hulse
Seller: Eileen Howard
Date: 06/26/14

44 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tessa Stuart
Seller: William T. O’Connell
Date: 06/27/14

51 Oasis St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Marco H. Matarazzo
Seller: Lori M. Smith
Date: 06/26/14

404 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Charron
Seller: M. J. Amara-Lemire
Date: 06/23/14

46 Underwood St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Jonathan T. Menard
Seller: John C. Farr
Date: 06/18/14

50 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: John P. Labrecque
Seller: Laura A. Duquette
Date: 06/27/14

95 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Benjamin S. Jones
Seller: Irene F. Hearold
Date: 06/19/14

11 Willow St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Shaink
Seller: Cheri Ulrich
Date: 06/27/14

CHESTERFIELD

48 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Ronald P. Imig
Seller: Emerson J. Batchelder
Date: 06/20/14

EASTHAMPTON

2 Apple Tree Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jacqueline L. Mandile
Seller: Karen L. Malouin
Date: 06/26/14

31 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Cara E. Caminiti
Seller: Robert M. Harrison
Date: 06/17/14

38 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert E. O’Connell
Seller: John J. Higuera
Date: 06/16/14

23 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Routhier
Seller: Ann M. Boruchowski
Date: 06/20/14

16-18 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $243,700
Buyer: Stephen V. Silluzio
Seller: Kevin C. Netto
Date: 06/20/14

135 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: David R. Bartone
Seller: Jeffrey J. Wallace
Date: 06/16/14

312 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Mason
Seller: Tamara Kupfer
Date: 06/16/14

9 West Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Erin E. Kolasinski
Seller: Melissa L. Zawadzki
Date: 06/20/14

110 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jake E. McCormick
Seller: David L. Fontaine
Date: 06/20/14

GOSHEN

6 Lake Dr.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $125,200
Buyer: Ellen C. Putnam
Seller: Elizabeth Starr
Date: 06/27/14

23 South Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Karen J. Stevens
Seller: Judith E. Moynahan
Date: 06/16/14

GRANBY

16 Acrebrook Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Donna L. Helm
Date: 06/27/14

52 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Anthony Colozzi
Seller: Kimberly J. Hinkley
Date: 06/27/14

Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $230,600
Buyer: Mass. Commission Conservation and Recreation
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 06/26/14
HADLEY

5 Meadow St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jason J. Goodhind
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 06/20/14

194 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Richard J. Buckowski
Seller: Joseph E. Kulis
Date: 06/26/14

29 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Mark G. Smith
Seller: Kathleen K. Bame
Date: 06/24/14

17 Sylvia Hts.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $589,250
Buyer: Toan Do
Seller: Joseph F. Long
Date: 06/20/14

HATFIELD

11 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $199,250
Buyer: Corey Lebeau
Seller: Thomas J. Labelle
Date: 06/19/14

6 South St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jason M. Antosz
Seller: Mary E. Tacy
Date: 06/20/14

MIDDLEFIELD

245 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Marjorie Hershberg
Seller: Louise C. Gazda
Date: 06/23/14

NORTHAMPTON

32 Adare Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: Perry L. Cohen
Seller: Paula Sakey
Date: 06/23/14

9 Bernache St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Joanna H. Smith
Seller: Alice B. Barr
Date: 06/24/14

31 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Cyrus H. Yau
Seller: John P. Cloutier
Date: 06/26/14

1226 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joy C. Jansen
Seller: Andrus, Richard W., (Estate)
Date: 06/24/14

34 Cahillane Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Lacey A. Moore
Seller: Lynn R. Newdome
Date: 06/16/14

100 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Robert J. Sullivan
Seller: Maureen A. Carney
Date: 06/27/14

26 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $240,000
Seller: Valerie Durant
Date: 06/20/14

100 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Julie Starr
Seller: Stephen Ferrari
Date: 06/25/14

8 Garfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mary C. Skinner
Seller: Anne M. Lucey
Date: 06/27/14

20 Greenleaf Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $564,000
Buyer: Frances P. Hack
Seller: Blaine A. Drysdale
Date: 06/17/14

241 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Edwin V. Bishop
Seller: Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass.
Date: 06/20/14

666 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gail Hartnett
Seller: Christenson, Russell W., (Estate)
Date: 06/24/14

9 Leonard St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Susan F. O’Neill
Seller: Karen L. Marney
Date: 06/16/14

17 Madison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Clara E. Barnhart
Seller: Michael L. Marotta
Date: 06/17/14

148 Maple Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $718,000
Buyer: Michael Lew
Seller: Roberta G. Laga
Date: 06/27/14

21 Middle St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael L. Harrington
Seller: Gordon W. Tibbetts
Date: 06/19/14

10 Mountain Laurel Path
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kristin Mueller-Dembling
Seller: Carolyn T. Oppenheim
Date: 06/18/14

69 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Rebecca C. Flynn
Seller: Amy Pearsall
Date: 06/23/14

311 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Steve Ozcelik
Seller: Mt. Tom Properties LLC
Date: 06/27/14

17 Stoddard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Alicia G. Purdy
Seller: Laura A. Battles LT
Date: 06/24/14

50 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $378,500
Buyer: Fred W. Gohr
Seller: Asha R. Nadkarni
Date: 06/27/14

40 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Donna E. Lisker
Seller: Gail E. Scordilis
Date: 06/27/14

SOUTH HADLEY

35 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Carole C. Bielizna
Seller: Jessica D. Zepke
Date: 06/17/14

170 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Michael J. Evans
Seller: Karl E. Reale
Date: 06/20/14

45 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Patrick J. Spring
Seller: Betty B. Foley
Date: 06/26/14

340 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $121,500
Buyer: Glen E. Kotfila
Seller: Randall E. Hess
Date: 06/18/14

13 Karen Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Kirsten Doolittle
Seller: Mary B. Craig
Date: 06/26/14

51 Lawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Karl E. Reale
Seller: Edward J. Lavallee
Date: 06/20/14

41 Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Karen B. Rippa
Seller: Raymond L. Brousseau
Date: 06/20/14

95 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Megan E. Kludt
Seller: William T. Lyle
Date: 06/20/14

17 Sunset Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Thomas C. Labrie
Seller: Margaret Schulz
Date: 06/27/14

12 Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Gray
Seller: Betty J. Giles
Date: 06/19/14

SOUTHAMPTON

242 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: F&G LLC
Seller: Jeffrey D. Starcun
Date: 06/27/14

3 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Barry L. Searle
Seller: Edward C. Searle IRT
Date: 06/25/14

8 David St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: David Garstka Builders
Seller: Joanne C. Sinkwich
Date: 06/25/14

52 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Eli R. Stark
Seller: Malanson, Louis G., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/14

51 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nelson P. Lacey
Seller: Jeanette Enko
Date: 06/17/14

81 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Michael R. Fredette
Seller: Sonia R. Hillios
Date: 06/17/14

46 Miller Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Mark G. Lawrence
Seller: John Mallon
Date: 06/19/14

111 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,900
Buyer: Stacey Schmeidel
Seller: Gauri Luthra
Date: 06/23/14

153 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $245,500
Buyer: Mark Hardy
Seller: Patricia A. Boyle
Date: 06/27/14

WARE

51st Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: John J. Curylo
Seller: Anitra J. Pique
Date: 06/27/14

Walker Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard J. Mann
Seller: Joanne M. Demers
Date: 06/23/14

229 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mark J. Daigle
Seller: Connie A. Daigle
Date: 06/26/14

WESTHAMPTON

11 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Evan G. Scott
Seller: Brandy K. Buschini
Date: 06/27/14

WILLIAMSBURG

7 Depot Road
Williamsburg, MA 01038
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Liv I. Pertzoff
Seller: Heather A. Labonte
Date: 06/25/14

45 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jacob F. Smith
Seller: Karen J. McElroy
Date: 06/27/14

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Affordable Flooring
Minchuk, David V.
172 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/23/14

Baush, Deborah Ann
53 Park Slope
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Bean, Daniel R.
157 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Beauregard, Jeffrey B.
41 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Beer, Deborah A.
a/k/a Frigon, Deborah A.
102 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Bernardes, Rui A.
128 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/29/14

Boland, John F.
440 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Borden, William J.
Borden, Susan M.
38 Anita Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Burke, Geraldine A.
a/k/a Calcasola, Geraldine A.
a/k/a Wright, Geraldine A.
123 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/17/14

Casineau, Eric J.
23 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Cody, Bethany M.
50 Shepherd St., Apt. B
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Cole, George C.
34 Warrington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Collamore, Donna M.
20 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Collins, Joanne M.
1003 North Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Correa, Alba N.
22 Desrosiers St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Deleo, Matthew
63 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Echeverria, Brigitte E.
1539 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Falcha, James J.
a/k/a Falcha, J. J.
P.O. Box 828
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Fernandez, Joel R.
22 Desrosiers St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Gadecki, Edward
138 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

George, Jeffrey M.
George, Janice M.
504 Fairway Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Gosciminski, Lynne T.
13 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Gouge, Mary Elissa
72 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Harmon, Christine J.
a/k/a Harmon, Chrissy Jane
c/o Ostrander Law Office
PO Box 1237
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Hodgins, Mary B.
40 Ogden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/14

Huffer, James M.
300 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Ibas, Faruk
65 Bluebird Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Kindberg, Deborah A.
97 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Kirk, Robert T.
Kirk, Mary Mellinger
a/k/a Mellinger, Mary M.
53 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

LaLiberte, Christopher J.
LaLiberte, Paige
79 Pine Ridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

LaMountain, Mary Ann
34 Meadow St., Apt. 10
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Lassalle, Darcie
a/k/a Rickson, Darcie B.
60 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Lindsey, Keith A.
P.O Box 275
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/14

Madison, Pamela R.
a/k/a Williams, Pamela Rose
96 Bradford Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/14

Manzi, Paul
Manzi, Melissa M.
199 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

McSweeney, Angela
531 Exchange St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Moreno, Luis A.
Moreno, Olga V.
P.O. Box 1361
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Morris, Debra A.
a/k/a Sheridan, Debra A.
PO Box 1135
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Morris, Ralph G.
PO Box 1135
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Murillo, Ricardo M.
16 Monmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Muzima, Jeannette
71 State St. #311
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Nunnally, Paul J.
93 Wolcott St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Packard, Michael
16 High St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Piatt-Rios, Euripides P.
138 Princeton Ave.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Rodriguez-Huaman, Leslie A.
811 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Rogers, Keith E.
Rogers, Diane L.
46 Breakneck Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Rosario, Emmanuel
64 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

S&S Plumbing & Heating
Sangiovanni, Dante P.
51 Lathers Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Sadler, Laura Ann
27 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Saganich, Daniel P.
186 West Main St., Apt. D
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/14

Samuelson, Francis J.
1312 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/14

Sarinh, Son
392 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Siciliano, Maria
a/k/a Sepulveda, Maria
43 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Sierra, Roberto
Sierra, Melinda
a/k/a Hernandez, Melinda
40 East Hooker St
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/17/14

Smith, Charles F.
419 Montcalm St., Apt.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/18/14

Tackeff, Steven
8 Birch St.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/30/14

Thompson, Michael P.
560 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Vaselacopoulos, Helen E.
161 Bowles Park Ext.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/14

Watts, Hillary M.
518 Gale Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/16/14

Whitley, Shelley S.
77 Cheyenne Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/27/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of July 2014.

AGAWAM

Alliance Med. Gas Corporation
630 Silver St.
Chester Wojcik

Hometown Home Improvement
855 Main St.
Ronald Pioggia

New York Alterations
322 Walnut St.
Jeong J. Yoo

VER-IMS
55 Avalon Place
Vincenzo E. Ronghi

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Convenience Mart
201 Exchange St.
Mohammad Salem

Home Renovation Post
41 Robbins Road
Robert Baranowski

Nova VC Construction General Service
41 Sullivan St.
Almir Dias

Scott Patterson Trucking
11 Garrity St.
Scott Patterson

HOLYOKE

Days Inn
1515 Northampton St.
Arvino Patel

Dollar General
250 Westfield Road
Carisa Murrell

Home Wood Suites
375 Whitney Ave.
David H. Baudaut

Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
4 Open Square Way
Charles Flachs

Moon Day Cleaning Services
16 Bayberry Dr.
Elizabeth Collins

Stop & Shop Supermarket 030
2265 Northampton St.
Sally Russell

Stop & Shop Supermarket 009
28 Lincoln St.
Sally Russell

NORTHAMPTON

Echo Entertainment
37 Cleveland St.
Alex Richardson

Intelligent Spark
115 Shelburne Road
Frederick Bliss

Looky Here
28 Chapman St.
Terry Johnson

Ocean Grill & Steak House
30 Federal St.
Greenfield Grille, LLC

Piggy’s Hair Station
30 Mohawk Trail
Margaret Sears

PALMER

Palmer Coin Op & Dry Cleaners
1331 Main St.
Vi H. Nguyen

Sunny Nails & Spa
1331 Main St.
Khoa H. Nguyen

Supczak Landscaping
42 Jim Ash St.
Justin Supczak

SPRINGFIELD

Janitzy Balloon & Decorations
1655 Main St.
Julie Rivas

Kidsandjeans.com
35 Berbay Circle
Nicole T. Wallace

King Nails
461 State St.
Nguyet Nguyen

Kirby Power America
205 Leyfred Terrace
Samuel E. Hayes

Main Street Auto Service
77 Main St.
Michael Belanger

MCP Unlimited
37 Parkwood St.
Clifford A. Roule

MVC & Sons
53 Thompson St.
Marlando Cargill

New England Dermatology
3455 Main St.
Matthew P. Tougias

New Gold Pizza
459 Main St.
Erdogan Yildirim

North Atlantic Trucking
100 Progress Ave.
James P. Craven

Oak Tree Life Coaching
56 Bruce St.
Amy A. Johnson

Pine Point Property Management
124 Belvidere St.
Nicholas W. Leigh

Pioneer Valley Oncology
274 Carew St.
Philip T. Glynn

Pregnant by Flor Diamant
24 Tracy St.
Magdalena Rodriguez

S & B Motors
1608 State St.
Joshua Figueroa

SW Maintenance Plus
313 Eastern Ave.
Marlon Stamps

Sam’s Quick Stop
266 Belmont Ave.
Samer M. Alkushtaree

Sunkissed Tanning
94 Island Pond Road
Delores Alvaro

Vertigo Smoke Emporium
395 Dwight St.
Joshua Mastey

Voltage Vape Shop
1212 Main St.
Joel Illouz

Yummy Yummy
882 Sumner Ave.
Xiao Liu

WESTFIELD

AGS Eyebrow Threading
160 Elm St.
Parlad Gurung

ATWB Inc.
20 Pearl St.
Thomas Burke

Compass Homes Inc.
108 Elm St.
Compass Homes Inc.

Energy Solutions
53 North Elm St.
Stacy Lavertu

Jonathan Aspinall Chimney Sweeps
16 Freemont St.
Jonathan Aspinall

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bounce House Rentals
900 Riverdale St.
Bryan Gagnor

Cellular Sales of Massachusetts
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

China Bodywork Center
2009 Riverdale St.
Guang Guo

Deleshaven Designs
50 Thomas Dr.
Brett Berchin

Dog Guard of Western MA
17 Wilbert Dr.
Jon Roberts

Family Dollar Stores
1120 Union St.
Angie Jones

New England Market
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

Preferred Auto
27 Heywood Ave.
Richard Larivee

Rah Discount
913 Main St.
Mohammad K. Bashir

Steve’s Sports
94 Front St.
Steve Bordeaux

The Lawn Division
81 Oakland St.
Thomas P. Shea

Verizon Wireless
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

VK Transport Inc.
534 Union St.
Vadim Kot

West Springfield Bounce House
900 Riverdale St.
Bryan Gagnor

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

JCC Enterprises Inc., 105 Walnut St., Agawam, MA 01001. John Cotton, same. Automobile service and repairs.

Kids We Care Inc., 386 Meadow St., Agawam, MA 01001. Barbara Ostrander, 386 Meadow St., Agawam, MA 01001. Nonprofit organization established to provide housing and home improvements for the disabled.

CHICOPEE

Lenzy Dermatology, P.C., 1176 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Yolanda Lenzy M.D., same. Dermatology and hair-loss services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Jacquinet Plumbing & Heating Inc., 159 Maple St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Michael Jacquinet, same. Plumbing and heating system installation and repairs.

Kumpir’s Baked Potato Inc., 20 Holy Cross Circle, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Hakan Mursaloglu, same. Fast food restaurant.

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Auto Glass Inc., 1584 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Mark Sadler, same. Auto glass sales and installation.

NORTHAMPTON

Kestrel Goods Inc., 22 Masonic, St., Northampton, MA 01060.Eliza Bradley, 317 Pleasant St., #8 Northampton, MA 01060. Retail.

PITTSFIELD

Kuda Entreprises Inc., 29 Churchill Crest, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kurt Hospot, same.

SPRINGFIELD

I & R Corp., 14 Orange St., Springfield. MA 01108. Reda Shabaneh, 34 Webber St., Springfield, MA 01108.

Intl’ Automotive Core Parts Inc., 14 Randall St., Suite B, Springfield, MA 01118. Armando Camerota, 114 Endecott St., Springfield, MA 01118. Distribution and recycling of automotive core parts.

Infinity Improvement Inc., 1365 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Alberto De La Rosa, same.

J & J Education Foundation Inc., 27 Mary Lousie St., Springfield, MA 01119. Lamer Johnson, same. Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people with practical life skills by encouraging, and educating to foster development as responsible adults.

Kellustration Inc., 194 Powell Ave., Springfield, MA 01060. Michael Kelleher, same. Supplies illustration, animation and digital art & photo restoration services to publishers, content providers and the general public.

Latino United International Corp., 60 Belmont Ave., first floor, Springfield, MA 01108. Michael Vazquez Valantin, same. Autism resource center

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Indelible Images Inc., 182 Monastery Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Charles Carpino, same. Business of photography, including taking photographs, printing and finishing photographs, and related sales and merchandising.

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Valley Gives Opens Registration to Nonprofits
WESTERN MASS. — Valley Gives, the highly successful fund-raising event launched in 2012, has opened registration to nonprofits in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Set for Dec. 10, Valley Gives is a 24-hour e-philanthropy program that encourages supporters of nonprofits based in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties to log on and contribute via www.valleygivesday.org — a centralized, web-enabled, mobile giving platform. The initiative is organized and hosted by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Joining the effort as partners are eight of the leading funding organizations in Western Mass., including the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, the Jewish Endowment Foundation, the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, United Way of Hampshire County, United Way of Franklin County, United Way of Pioneer Valley, the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, and the Beveridge Family Foundation. In its first two years, Valley Gives has raised more than $3 million from more than 15,000 donors. “This year’s goal is to encourage as many people as possible to donate to their favorite group or groups. Our survey last year indicated that an overwhelming 99% of participants that completed our survey want to donate again this year,” said Kristin Leutz, vice president of Philanthropic Services for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. “Could we get to 20,000 participants this year? We think this is a realistic and exciting goal.” Nonprofits that participate this year will find some changes with the way the event is organized. Based on suggestions of past participants, nonprofits will find a more flexible sign-up period with easier registration, a new prize-pool structure making it easier for nonprofits of all sizes to win, and even more training opportunities that will be provided on an expanded schedule both in person and online. Nonprofit organizations that serve Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties have until Nov. 14 to register to participate. Interested nonprofits may register at www.valleygivesday.org. Nonprofits that register by Sept. 1 will be eligible to win one of three randomly selected $500 awards donated by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

UMass President Announces Science and Technology Awards

BOSTON — UMass President Robert Caret announced $865,000 in grants to faculty members from the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund to support several promising research projects. They range from using big-data analytics in climatology and healthcare to developing radar-like laser technology known as LIDAR to study wind energy and ocean and forested environments. The initiatives showcase a range of innovative research being undertaken by UMass faculty members that contribute to the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy, especially in the science and technology areas, and extend the boundaries of human knowledge. The grants help accelerate research activity across all five campuses and position researchers to attract larger investments from external sources to expand the scope of their projects. “With the level of the federal government’s support of R&D still in question, we must do all we can to support the university’s role in the state’s innovation economy,” Caret said. “We are committed to strengthening our economic engagement in strategic areas such as clean energy, the environment, life sciences, and big data, and these grants are another step in that direction.” This is the 11th year of awards from the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund, one of three funds that Caret supports to help advance the work of UMass faculty members. The other two are the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund and the Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property Technology Development Fund. Since 2004, the Science and Technology fund has provided $10 million to UMass researchers, which in turn has helped to generate $240 million in funding from federal and private sources. These science and technology investments have been one of the factors in helping the university grow its research and development budget to nearly $600 million. The investments have helped to establish some of the most important R&D centers across the state, including the Center for Hierarchical Nanomanufacturing at UMass Amherst; the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy at UMass Boston; the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Visualization Research at UMass Dartmouth; the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center and New England Robotics and Validation & Experimentation Center at UMass Lowell; and the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UMass Worcester. Nearly 80 projects representing the breadth of academic inquiry at UMass have been funded to date. This year’s projects receiving grants from the Science and Technology Initiatives Fund include:
• UMass Cancer Avatar Institute, Dale Greiner and Giles Whalen, UMass Medical School: a proposed multi-campus institute that would provide mice engineered as ‘avatars’ of individual human patient tumors, enabling technology developed for diabetes research to be used to integrate biomarker identification platform for multiple cancer types. The initiative has three components: establishment of a tumor bank, which has already begun via internal funds; clinical pathology evaluation of tumors in these specialized mice; and a new ‘humanized mouse core’ to link the tumor bank to individual investigators in multiple cancer-research fields. Award: $125,000 (not including an additional $25,000 matching grant provided by the medical school, for a total of $150,000 in funding to the research team).
• Center for Computational Climatology & Paleoclimatology, Robert DeConto and Raymond Bradley, UMass Amherst: an effort that brings together academic scientists and engineers, industrial researchers, and users of high-performance computing resources to the issue of climate change. The grant will help develop a center for climate-related computation and numerical modeling of value to the Commonwealth, and contribute to the field of climate science by applying big-data computational analysis, modeling, data mining, and visualization to climate-change research. Award: $104,000.
• Center for MicroBiome Research, Beth McCormick, UMass Medical School: a project that proposes to develop a center of research and education for the ‘microbiome,’ the term used to describe the ecosystem of the 100 trillion bacteria in the human body, in collaboration with UMass Amherst’s new Life Sciences Laboratories and the UMass Dartmouth Center for Scientific Computing and Data Visualization Research. The exploration of the microbiome — and its role in health, development, and disease — is a vast, mostly untapped area of biomedical research and therapeutic potential. The center proposes to use big-data analysis (advanced computational and bioinformatics) to research microbiome-related genomic and clinical data, and involves multiple industry partners. Award: $125,000 (not including an additional $25,000 matching grant provided by the medical school, for a total of $150,000 in funding to the research team).
• Mass. BioFoundry, Center for Discovery & Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules, Elizabeth Vierling and Susan Roberts, UMass Amherst: an initiative establishing a ‘biofoundry’ with the goal of discovering valuable molecules from unique plant and microbial species and developing processes, either biological or chemical, by which they can be produced in quantities sufficient for medical or industrial applications. This research center will include a natural-products library (3,500 plant species) donated by an industry partner, along with related research equipment, valued at more than $1 million. The team will work with the medical school’s Small-Molecule Screening Facility and Northeastern University’s Antimicrobial Discovery Center. Award: $150,000.
 
Developer Sought for Tornado-damaged Elias Brookings School
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield has released a request for proposals seeking a developer for the former Elias Brookings School building located on Hancock Street in the Six Corners neighborhood. “We’re very excited about the potential of this property and bringing new life back to a former school building,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno. “There has been significant interest in this opportunity, and we expect that will translate into strong competition for the property.” The former Elias Brookings School site is an important part of the overall revitalization of the Six Corners and Old Hill neighborhoods. The building is located in the midst of significant infrastructure investments planned for the next two years, which include roadway improvements, upgraded streetscapes and lighting, a new middle school, a renovated park, and new, single-family homes along Central Street. The city has already committed $13 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for several projects in the neighborhood. Construction of the new Elias Brookings School has already begun, and the school is scheduled to open in 2015. Further, infrastructure-improvement projects such as the realignment of Central Street and installation of streetscape improvements are anticipated to begin in the next construction season. The RFP is available in the Office of Procurement, Springfield City Hall, 36 Court St., Room 307. Proposals are due on Sept. 12 by 2 p.m.

Community Foundation Awards Team Jessica $25,000 for Playground
BELCHERTOWN — Team Jessica Inc. has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Credit Data Services Inc. Fund and the Edwin P. and Wilbur O. Lepper Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Team Jessica will use these funds to support the building of Jessica’s Boundless Playground (JBP), an effort that has been ongoing for the past four years. JBP will be the only 100% all-inclusive playground in the area. It is designed to be a multi-generational activity structure that engages people of all ages and abilities. JBP will also allow wounded veterans in long-term rehab to experience the healing power and simple joy of playing with their own children. The playground equipment and poured-in-place rubber surfacing will cost approximately $405,000. Team Jessica has hosted several fund-raising events over the past four years, and the effort has raised more than $300,000, including three Community Preservation Act grants from the town of Belchertown totaling $140,000, and a $40,000 grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation. This $25,000 Community Foundation grant will bring the fund-raising total to $325,000. “We’re in the last phase of fund-raising, working very hard every day,” said Vicky Martins Auffrey, Team Jessica president and mother of the playground’s namesake. “We plan to order the equipment on Aug. 1 and start the community build Sept. 13. Being awarded this grant is such an honor and makes all our plans closer to reality.” Added Patti Thornton, Team Jessica’s grant writer, “these final weeks before ordering the playground equipment are crucial in regard to fund-raising. We are waiting to hear back from a few key players, so getting the letter from the Community Foundation was something we needed. It is helping us keep the momentum into the home stretch.” To learn more, visit www.teamjessicaonline.com, www.facebook.com/teamjessicainc, and www.twitter.com/teamjessicainc.

State Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.5% in June
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, citing preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported that Massachusetts added 3,700 jobs in June for a total of 3,409,500 jobs, and the total unemployment rate edged down one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.5% from the May rate. The rate is the lowest since August 2008. Since June 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 48,900 jobs, with 49,400 jobs added in the private sector and 500 jobs lost in the public sector. The total unemployment rate in June was down 1.6% from the June 2013 rate of 7.1%.

State Announces Grants for Water Protection, Habitat Restoration
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary (EEA) Maeve Vallely Bartlett announced $429,239 in grants from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) for projects to protect and restore rivers, watersheds, and wildlife across the Commonwealth, including two awards in Western Mass. “The Massachusetts Environmental Trust has been a critical conservation leader in protecting the vital waterways of Massachusetts for over 20 years,” said Bartlett. “By communities and conservation partners collaborating and working together with the Commonwealth, we can develop important projects for maintaining and protecting our clean waters for generations to come.” Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, the grants will help support 13 projects in Amherst, Great Barrington, Ipswich, Lee, Lincoln, Methuen, Newton, Plymouth, Provincetown, Taunton, Wareham, Weston, and Westport. The local projects include:
• Town of Amherst, $36,100 to study the contamination of Fearing Brook, and to develop and begin to implement remedial strategies to improve the water quality of the brook.
• Town of Great Barrington, $30,000 to study water quality in Lake Mansfield.
• Housatonic Valley Assoc. in Lee, $15,911 to design and install stormwater vegetative buffers to reduce roadway runoff into Churchill Brook in Pittsfield.
Since it was founded in 1988 as part of the Boston Harbor cleanup, MET has awarded more than $19 million in grants to organizations statewide that provide a wide array of environmental services, from supporting water projects in communities to protecting coastal habitats.

UMass President Awards $270,000 for Creative-economy Initiatives
BOSTON — President Robert Caret announced $270,000 in grants from the President’s Creative Economy Initiatives Fund to support eight projects by UMass faculty members in the arts, humanities, and social sciences that will bring new creative resources to Massachusetts communities. The initiatives include supporting an LGBT community archives and education center in Northampton, developing a marketing toolkit to help nonprofit arts and cultural organizations involved in the creative economy in the Fall River-New Bedford area, and collaborating with the Peace Institute in the Dorchester section of Boston to assist victims of violence. “The Creative Economy Initiatives Fund provides us with a unique opportunity to contribute the talent and resources of the University of Massachusetts to communities and organizations across the state that are helping to enrich the quality of life in the Commonwealth,” said Caret. “These projects — and the partnerships with nonprofits and creative industries that stem from them — are foundational to our role as an institution that is committed to making a difference wherever and whenever we can.” The fund was created in 2007 to complement the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund. In its eight years of operation, the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund has made 73 awards totaling more than $2 million. It has supported preservation of the W.E.B. Du Bois boyhood home in Great Barrington and established both the Lowell Youth Orchestra and a permanent Jack Kerouac education and tourism site in Lowell. It has brought UMass Dartmouth students together with Durfee High School students to create a photographic history of Fall River’s neighborhoods, helped establish a women artisans’ cooperative in New Bedford, developed a workers’ upholstery co-op in Springfield, and sponsored numerous music, dance, and theatre performances in Boston, Amherst, and Lowell. This year, the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund will provide $270,000 in grants to the following local initiatives and faculty members:
• Judyie Al-Bilali, Gilbert McCauley, and Priscilla Page, Theatre Department, UMass Amherst: “Art, Legacy & Community.” Project staff will work with community groups in the Greater Springfield area to produce an original theater production and develop Du Bois Performance Workshops for education in multicultural theater, with both activities to take place in Springfield. Amount awarded: $32,000.
• Mitch Boucher, University Without Walls; Julio Capo Jr., History Department and Commonwealth Honors College; and Jessica Johnson, History Department, all at UMass Amherst: “A LGBTQI Community Archives and Education Center.” This project will support the Sexual Minorities Archives (SMA) in Northampton, helping SMA preserve, build, and provide wider access to its resources; develop regional walking tours and other interactive programs; and establish greater national and international community links for these unique and valuable historical materials. Amount awarded: $29,334.

Construction Industry Adds 6,000 Jobs in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. construction industry added 6,000 jobs in June, according to the July 3 report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, non-residential construction added only 700 of those jobs, and the heavy and civil engineering sector lost 700 jobs. “Although non-residential construction’s performance is somewhat disappointing, the general tenor of today’s employment report is upbeat. It is worth noting that non-residential construction tends to lag that of the overall economy,” said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Today’s jobs numbers are largely a reflection of the softer growth recorded by the U.S. economy for much of last year and during the initial months of 2014. Given that the economy added over 200,000 jobs for the fifth consecutive month in June, there is some optimism about improvement in the second quarter; however, the lack of monthly construction employment growth, particularly in the non-residential sector, is troubling.” Although the national construction unemployment rate stands at 8.2% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, there are parts of the nation in which unemployment is far lower, Basu added. “In fact, there are emerging shortages of industrial construction workers in growing segments of the south, which will trigger large increases in wages and per diems during the year ahead. By contrast, there are communities in which construction unemployment remains well above the 8.2% average, suggesting that wage inflation will be meaningfully experienced only in certain communities.” According to the BLS household survey, the national unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in June, reaching its lowest level since September 2008. The civilian labor force expanded by 81,000 in June. Individual sectors saw the following changes:
• Non-residential building construction employment increased by 2,100 jobs for the month, but is up by 22,200 jobs, or 3.3%, since June 2013.
• Residential building construction employment rose by 4,500 jobs in June and is up by 50,600 jobs, or 8.3%, on an annual basis.
• Non-residential specialty trade contractors lost 1,400 jobs for the month, but employment in that category is up by 29,500 jobs, or 1.4%, from the same time last year.
• Residential specialty trade contractors gained 2,100 jobs in June and have added 55,700 jobs, or 3.6%, since June 2013.
• The heavy and civil engineering construction segment lost 700 jobs in June, but job totals are up by 28,300, or 3.2%, on a year-over-year basis.

Home Prices Up,but Sales Slower
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. home prices rose 8.8% in May compared with a year earlier, but the pace of gains has slowed as more homes have come onto the market, data provider CoreLogic reported this week. On a month-to-month basis, prices rose 1.2% from April to May, but CoreLogic’s monthly figures aren’t adjusted for seasonal patterns, such as warmer weather, which can affect sales. Prices increased the most in western states, including Hawaii, California, and Nevada.

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United Financial Bancorp Announces Q2 Dividend for Shareholders
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.10 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 28 and payable on Aug. 4. This dividend equates to a 2.97% annualized yield based on the $13.45 average closing price of the company’s common stock in the second quarter of 2014. The company has now paid dividends for 33 consecutive quarters. “This dividend is reflective of our consistent capital-management strategy, and we are pleased to continue to be in a position to reward United shareholders with another consecutive 10-cent dividend on Aug. 4,” said William Crawford, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank.

Baystate Medical Center Recognized By U.S. News & World Report
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Baystate Medical Center among the nation’s top hospitals. In the 2014-15 U.S. News rankings, released Tuesday, Baystate is nationally ranked for its care in the areas of diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose, and throat; and gynecology. Baystate is considered high-performing by U.S. News in nine other areas of medical specialty: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology. For the second year in a row, Baystate was named among the top three hospitals in Massachusetts. “I’m very proud of the hard work, compassion, and commitment of the caregivers who make such an honor possible,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health and CEO of Baystate Medical Center. “Every day, they’re saving lives and changing lives for the better. I congratulate them on this wonderful recognition of the outstanding service they provide for our community, in support of our mission.” Keroack added that the honor is also a testament to the collaboration that exists among medical providers all over the region. “Without an outstanding, dedicated network of primary-care providers, without community physicians with whom we have strong and mutually supporting relationships, none of this is possible for our patients and our community.” For 2014-15, U.S. News evaluated hospitals in 16 adult specialties and ranked the top 50 in most of the specialties. Just 3% of the nearly 5,000 hospitals that were analyzed for Best Hospitals 2014-15 earned national ranking in even one specialty. “Several years ago, we committed as an organization to achieve the very highest levels of quality in the care we provide,” said Dr. Evan Benjamin, senior vice president of Healthcare Quality for Baystate Health. “This is a point of pride and an affirmation of our efforts, and we’ll continue working hard to do even better for our patients and their families.” Objective measures such as patient survival and safety data, adequacy of nurse-staffing levels, and other data largely determined the rankings in most specialties. The specialty rankings and data were produced for U.S. News by RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. Using the same data, the magazine produced state and metro rankings. The rankings are available at health.usnews.com/best-hospitals and will appear in the U.S. News “Best Hospitals 2015” guidebook, available in August.

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Adjusting to a New Economic Reality

Andre Mayer appears to be right, but we sure hope he’s wrong.

Mayer, senior vice president for communications and research at Associated Industries of Mass., was talking with BusinessWest about the economy and, more specifically, the recovery and why it really hasn’t materialized (see story, page 6).

And he proffered the opinion that, five years after the recession ended, it might be time to say this just might be as good as the recovery is going to get.

Like we said, we hope he’s wrong about that.

The regional economy has really seen only modest growth since the end of the Great Recession, maybe a percentage point or two each year, and many business owners are still waiting for that surge, boost, spurt, whatever one chooses to call it, that officially signals the end of a downturn and the start of real recovery.

What Mayer is saying, and he’s apparently not alone in this thinking, is that what we’re seeing is real recovery, or at least the new reality when it comes to the economy.

It comes with modest growth in jobs (and even that has arrived mostly in recent months) and only slight gains in gross domestic product. These are just some of the defining elements of something called ‘secular stagnation,’ an economic theory supported by former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and many others, which contends that a host of factors, from advancing technology to globalization, are keeping this recovery from gaining any real steam in many sections of the country.

Secular stagnation might indeed be real, but our regional economy should be doing better. As Bob Nakosteen, professor of Economics at UMass Amherst, pointed out, conditions for pronounced growth are there, especially an improvement in the financial situation in many households, and businesses as well. Many have reduced debt and righted balance sheets that certainly contributed to the severe downturn at the end of the last decade.

What’s still missing, in many cases, is that all-important commodity known as confidence. A lack of it is still holding a number of business owners back when it comes to expanding their ventures and adding to their workforces. Some sectors are experiencing modest growth, including education and healthcare, the pillars of the local economy, but many are still treading water.

And while the state’s June employment report was encouraging — the jobless rate was at its lowest point since 2008, and another 3,700 jobs were added — there were disturbing declines in the manufacturing and construction sectors, two areas that were supposedly on the upswing.

As area commercial lenders told BusinessWest, business owners read and hear about improving conditions, job gains, and an uptick in business confidence, but don’t necessarily believe what they’re seeing or hearing.

Thus, many are still hunkering down and continuing to do the things that got them through the recession — tightening their belts, creating greater efficiency, and hiring only when they have to.

Mayer believes that some attitudes may be changing when it comes to the economy and the recovery. He believes that some business owners are recognizing that maybe that surge everyone is waiting for simply isn’t going to happen, and that it doesn’t make sense to continue waiting for it. Better still, he believes that some are coming to the conclusion that, by not waiting, they may actually help facilitate that surge.

On this point, we hope he is correct.

If he is, then maybe the current state of the recovery doesn’t have to be the new reality, and this is not as good as it’s going to get.

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Royal LLP, a management-side only labor and employment law firm, announced the following:

Channez Rogers, Esq.

Channez Rogers, Esq.

• Channez Rogers, Esq. has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Royal LLP, Rogers worked in the general counsel’s Office at Western New England University, handling employment matters. In her role at Royal, Rogers represents companies in myriad employment-law cases in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. She also counsels companies on the multitude of state and federal employment laws impacting them, including employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, disability and leave, workplace safety, OSHA, affirmative action, and contract negotiations. Her other preventive work includes drafting employee manuals; preparing non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements; and conducting management training. Rogers is a summa cum laude graduate of Western New England University and a cum laude graduate of Western New England University School of Law.
Crystal Boateng

Crystal Boateng

• Crystal Boateng has joined the firm as a Law Clerk. Boateng is a cum laude graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s degree in French and political science. She is in her final year of studies in a four-year program for obtaining her juris doctor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and her MBA at the University of Connecticut School of Business.






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Drew McNary

Drew McNary

Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc., a plastics manufacturer specializing in extrusion blow molding and injection stretch blow molding, announced the addition of Drew McNary as Director of Engineering at the Ludlow-based manufacturing facility. McNary has more than 30 years of broad-based industry experience driving the development of highly successful, market-leading consumer products, packaging, and medical devices. In his new role at Meredith-Springfield, he will oversee all technical functions and staff.
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The Berkshire Museum announced the addition of Britney Schline to the staff as Collections Manager. Berkshire Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, holds encyclopedic collections comprised of more than 30,000 objects, including art, artifacts, decorative arts, ethnography, natural specimens, and living collections. In her new role, Schline will oversee the museum’s permanent collections as well as work closely with the exhibition team led by Maria Mingalone, the museum’s director of interpretation. “Britney’s approach to collections management is in line with our institutional goals to bring collections alive for our visitors. She has a fresh perspective on how collections can leverage the 21st-century museum as a place where people have meaningful experiences with one another around objects,” said Mingalone. “Schline also brings a passion to finding innovative means to connect our visitors to our collections and to one another, whether it is in the galleries, through special programming, on our website, or through social media.” Schline is a recent graduate of the Cooperstown Graduate Program and holds a master’s degree in museum studies. Before completing her graduate degree, she held the position of decorative arts collections assistant at the Berkshire Museum, assisting the museum in cataloguing its ceramic and Asian art collection under an IMLS grant. Most recently, she served in the collections department at the Fenimore Art Museum and the New York State Historical Assoc. Last summer, Schline was an Edward I. Koch fellow at the Historic House Trust of New York City, where she coordinated the Roof Raisers Curatorial Brigade volunteer program. She has also previously interned at Wadsworth Atheneum and the Schoharie County Historical Society.
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David Pickart

David Pickart

David Pickart, Senior Environmental Scientist at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, has relocated to the firm’s Springfield office. In his role, he will continue to manage projects that address the identification and assessment of natural resources. Pickart will oversee the preparation and processing of permit applications to local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies. Additional responsibilities include growing and leading a team of environmental scientists to service existing and new clients located in Western Mass. and Central Conn. Pickart has 28 years of experience working on complex projects throughout the Northeast.
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Gov. Deval Patrick recently appointed Lisa Chamberlain, Managing Partner of the Chamberlain Group, based in Great Barrington, as the newest member of the MCLA board of trustees. She succeeds outgoing trustee Steve Crowe, who recently completed his term of service. Founded in 1999, the Chamberlain Group is a Massachusetts-based studio that designs and builds mimetic organs for surgical and interventional training. It is a collective of sculptors, designers, fabricators, engineers, and model makers who work collaboratively with medical-device manufacturers, leading surgeons, and teaching hospitals worldwide. A graduate of Princeton University with graduate work at Yale, Chamberlain later joined the Academy Award-winning, New York City-based design and effects studio R/GA, where she met and collaborated with Eric Chamberlain. Together, they were instrumental in building R/GA’s reputation for work in feature films, graphic design, computer graphics, and digital video. Their combined film credits include effects, opening titles, and feature campaigns for Superman, The World According to Garp, Zelig, Predator, Predator II, The Big Chill, Tootsie, Gandhi, Body Double, Ghostbusters, Judge Dredd, Eraser, and The Matrix.
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New England Environmental Inc. (NEE) announced that Michèle Grenier has joined its Amherst office as a Senior Scientist. Grenier is a professional wetland scientist, certified wetland scientist, and associate wildlife biologist, and is also OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certified. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Cornell University. Grenier has more than 20 years of experience in environmental consulting. Her experience includes state and federal wetland and riverfront delineation, wildlife-habitat evaluations, functions and values assessment, vernal-pool identification, and municipal, state, and federal permitting. She currently serves on the Conservation Commission in the town of Dracut. With offices in Amherst and Middlefield, Conn., NEE is a full-service environmental-consulting firm.
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Karen Curran, Financial Consultant at Thomson Financial Management, has received her CFP (certified financial planner) designation. The CFP mark distinguishes those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP board, successfully completed financial-planning coursework, and passed the extensive CFP certification examination. Curran has worked at Thomson Financial since 2008 and is a registered representative, with securities and financial planning offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.
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William Crawford IV, CEO of United Bank and United Financial Bancorp Inc., announced that David Reynolds Jr. recently joined United Northeast Financial Advisors, a division of United Bank, as Assistant Vice President. United Northeast Financial Advisors, located at United Bank and Rockville Bank, provides customized investment solutions to customers. As United’s newest financial advisor, Reynolds will be responsible for covering the bank’s branches in Suffield, Agawam, Feeding Hills, and Windsor Locks. He is based at Rockville Bank’s Suffield branch located at 275 Mountain Road. Reynolds comes to United Bank with more than 20 years of experience in investment and securities-related organizations, including expertise in investment-product and brokerage-industry knowledge and defined contribution, pension, and investment-product sales experience. Most recently, he was regional sales director for American United Life Insurance Co. in Glastonbury from 2007 to 2014, where he was responsible for half of the company’s New England territory, earning recognition for top-10 sales performance. From 2000 to 2007, Reynolds was regional vice president for Wachovia Bank/Evergreen Investments in Hartford, and was vice president and principal of USI Consulting Group in Glastonbury, an employee-benefit consulting firm, for 11 years. His extensive career in financial services also includes his role as vice president of Finance and treasurer for North American Holding Corp., a diversified financial-services firm.
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Kandace Kukas

Kandace Kukas

Kandace Kukas has joined Western New England University School of Law as the Assistant Dean and Director of Bar Admissions Programs. Kukas will design, administer, and oversee the law school’s bar-examination preparation efforts and activities, including teaching classes, counseling bar applicants, and working with students on an individual and group basis. The position was created to assist Western New England School of Law students with the increasingly complex process of applying to and preparing for the bar examination. Working closely with faculty, staff, and commercial bar-preparation companies, Kukas will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive bar-passage program commencing in a student’s first year of law school and continuing throughout the law-school program.
Kukas has worked in test preparation for the Kaplan and Pre-Multistate Bar Review organizations for 18 years, specifically focusing on bar review for nearly 10 years. She has created curricula for bar-preparation courses, taught bar-review programs at several law schools, and tutored and lectured in commercial bar classes. She practiced law for five years before moving into academic-support roles. Kukas received her juris doctor with honors from Suffolk University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in social work, also with honors, from Salem State University.
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Janet Casey

Janet Casey

At its annual meeting in June, the Professional Women’s Chamber (PWC), an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, elected Janet Casey President of its board of directors, serving a two-year term. Casey is the Principal at Marketing Doctor in West Springfield, a marketing and advertising agency. Before establishing Marketing Doctor, she was a senior sales account executive for LIN Media and advertising account executive for Guy Gannett Broadcasting. She is a Massachusetts delegate to Vision 2020, a national coalition united in the commitment to achieve women’s economic and social equality, and is a corporate committee member for the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. A graduate of the UMass Isenberg School of Management, Casey has served on the PWC board since 2007, most recently as its vice president.

Opinion

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Opinion
Bay State Is Gaining Ground — Literally

By JACK CLARKE

By the year 2050, Massachusetts needs 52% of the Commonwealth to be permanently conserved as open space.

Currently, a quarter of the Bay State’s 5 million acres of space is developed, a quarter is protected, and the rest is up for grabs.

Of that remaining land, we need to set aside a little over half, or 1.5 million acres. These are the lands identified by scientists, state environmental agencies, and the land-trust community as most important to the biological diversity of the Commonwealth, and critical to a strong, healthy, and vibrant environment — an environment undergoing rapid, unprecedented climate change.

That leaves more than a million acres available for development. Building on that land will require a statewide strategic-planning initiative that advances the best available smart-growth techniques while supporting the economy and our quality of life. This includes conservation subdivision design, transit-oriented development, and zoning that protects Massachusetts’ traditional working landscapes of forests, farms, and waterfronts.

Over the past decade, Massachusetts targeted real estate worthy of acquisition by focusing on protecting endangered species, establishing woodlands and parks, and guarding drinking-water supplies. Today however, as the planet rapidly warms, there is an urgent need to step up the pace of land stewardship by defending the remaining critical natural areas from not only the bulldozer but also the severe impacts of human-induced climate change.

Achieving our land-conservation targets does not mean job done, work over, mission accomplished. The focus of our efforts will shift as we strive further to restore ecosystems to a condition that takes advantage of their resiliency and adaptability. This renewed natural defense will ready the ecology of the Commonwealth to face the impacts of global warming and the more frequent storms, rapidly rising seas, and temperature extremes that go along with it.

The tasks include rebuilding wetlands, rivers, and watersheds to re-establish their flood-storage capacity; sustainably protecting forests so they can clean the air, filter water, and absorb heat-trapping carbon pollution; and managing coastal beaches, banks, and dunes for their ability to save people and uplands from hurricane-force storm surges.

In its newly released fifth edition of the series “Losing Ground,” Mass Audubon reports that, between 2005 and 2013, public and private organizations protected 41 acres a day of green space and developed 13. Not bad for the third-most densely populated state in the union, especially when compared with our recent development history.

Back in 1987, Mass Audubon documented that, in the previous six years, more than 100,000 acres of land were built upon. As recently as 2003, 40 acres a day were being consumed by large-lot development and suburban sprawl, with only 20 a day being protected. Six years later, those figures reversed in a real success story for Massachusetts.

The fact that we have managed to slow the rate of open-space conversion and protect more land over the last decade demonstrates how well-planned conservation efforts can work alongside economic-development initiatives. While protecting open space, Massachusetts has been rebounding from the Great Recession and credit crunch, with housing starts, job creation, and overall growth on the upswing. This is proof we can do both: conserve land and provide for the economic well-being of our residents.

By targeting places most suited to protection and areas most appropriate for development, we can ensure that we will continue to safeguard the public health, grow the economy, and support the environment. Our responsibility, to this and succeeding generations, is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife in the face of a rapidly warming climate.

Jack Clarke is director of public policy and government relations for Mass Audubon.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
  Aug. 21: Member Workshop, 9-11 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St. in Springfield. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency. “You’re Social. Now What? Is It Working?” You’ve thought about what social networks to use for your business or nonprofit, and you’re ready to take the next step. Where do you go from there? This workshop will give you a closer look at the popular social-media channels — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. We’ll show you the benefits of using each, how other organizations are marketing with them, and some dos and don’ts of each channel. You’ll also get tips on how to tell if your social media activity is working. Free to members.

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

• Aug. 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Freedom Credit Union and Wireless Zone of Easthampton, 422 Main St., Easthampton. Sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• Aug. 13: Networking Across the River, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Join an evening of networking with the Greater Holyoke and South Hadley/Granby Chambers of Commerce as we cruise along the Connecticut River on the Lady Bea. Tickets are $20 for members. Seats are limited. To sign up, call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at www.holyokechamber.com.
 
• Aug. 20: Chamber Summer Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLC Tickets: $20 for members and advance reservations, and $30 for non-members and at the door. Price includes a hot buffet.

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

• Aug. 18: Annual Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Course, Southwick. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• Sept. 8: Open House, 4-7 p.m. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new office at 16 North Elm St. in Westfield. Please join us for an open house.

Agenda

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Agenda Departments

Planning for Healthcare in Retirement
July 30: Monson Savings Bank will hold a complimentary workshop titled “Planning for Healthcare in Retirement,” featuring Kevin Flynn, regional vice president for Nationwide, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at La Cucina, 1 Allen St., Hampden. It is free and open to the public. The event is designed to help people plan for retirement and learn how healthcare costs can impact their retirement income. This can be an unfamiliar area of retirement planning, and the workshop will help make it simpler to understand the ins and outs of healthcare costs, Medicare coverage, and available options to help people plan for these expenses when they retire. “Too often, people don’t fully account for healthcare costs or understand what Medicare pays for when they decide to retire, and, unfortunately, they’re unpleasantly surprised at the adjustments they need to make to their budget and retirement plans when reality hits,” said Steven Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “This workshop is designed to help people avoid that difficult scenario.” To RSVP, call Anna Driscoll at (413) 267-1221 or e-mail [email protected].

Wine & Canvas Event
Aug. 8: The board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County (BBBS-FC) is organizing a Wine & Canvas event, the second one this year. The first event was a sellout. Participants in this fun-filled evening, to take place at the Montague Elks Lodge in Turners Falls, can learn to paint a take-home work of art. The agency has teamed up with Wine & Canvas, a leading art-entertainment company. An art teacher from Wine & Canvas will lead the group in creating a rendering of our local Bridge of Flowers. The $45 cost includes dinner, all the art supplies, and the donation to BBBS-FC. A cash bar will be available at the event. The first such event was held on June 19, and the sold-out crowd of 100 painters created a cherry blossom scene. “We were overwhelmed by the interest. It was great to see so many new faces coming out to support our agency,” said board President Laurel Guy. Dinner include Hillside Pizza, salad, and dessert, sponsored by HitPoint in Amherst. Door prizes will be sponsored by Absolutely Fabulous Hair in Greenfield. To sign up, visit www.wineandcanvas.com/private-events-calendar-springfield-ma.html and click on Aug. 8, or call the BBBS-FC office at (413) 772-0915. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and sales will run until Aug. 1 or the event sells out, whichever comes first. Proceeds from this event will fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County programs, which serve children facing adversity in Franklin County and the North Quabbin towns of Athol, Royalston, Petersham, and Phillipston.

Jazz & Roots Festival
Aug 9: Following in the footsteps of the Hoop City Jazz and Arts Festival, which drew more than 20,000 people to downtown Springfield, is the inaugural Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, intended to celebrate the emergence of Springfield’s Cultural District and promote an arts-driven, community-oriented, and sustainable revitalization of the city. The free, outdoor festival, to be held in Court Square in downtown Springfield, will feature locally and internationally acclaimed musical artists, a variety of ethnic cuisines and local food producers, and more. This inclusive event aims to bring people from Springfield and the surrounding region together to foster connection, stimulate the local economy, and highlight positive initiatives contributing to the betterment of Springfield’s residents, and uniting the city with the rest of the Pioneer Valley. For more information, contact Stephanie Killian at (413) 303-0101, ext. 102, or [email protected].

Western Mass.Business Expo
Oct. 29: BusinessWest will present its fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. The business-to-business show, which last year drew more than 2,000 visitors, will feature more than 100 booths, seminars, and Show Floor Theater presentations; breakfast and lunch programs; and a day-capping Expo Social. Details about specific events, programs, and featured speakers will be printed in future issues of BusinessWest. Comcast Business will again be Presenting Sponsor, while the social will be sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. Current Silver Sponsors are Health New England and DIF Design, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets Departments

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Diana Baker v. Davol, LLC and the Creative Pines Motel
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance causing fall: $3,269.56
Filed: 5/29/14

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Amanda Silva v. the Snows, LLC d/b/a Snowzees, and Agnes C. Ting and James C. Ting
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance and breach of duty of reasonable care regarding the construction of a handicap ramp with a defective gap at the bottom of the ramp causing trip and fall: $23,334.90
Filed: 5/1/14

Susan Lyons Watkins and Lee Mark Watkins v. the Town of Shutesbury
Allegation: Negligent storage of road salt causing contamination of residential well: $100,000+
Filed: 4/24/14

U.S. Electric Services Inc. d/b/a Hampden Zimmerman Electric Supply Co. v. D.A. Sullivan and Sons, et al
Allegation: Non-payment of goods, materials, and equipment: $52,142.51
Filed: 4/23/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
GEM Mechanical Services v. Advantage Construction Inc., Two Fathers, LLC, and JimBob Realty, LLC
Allegation: Plaintiff is seeking to enforce a mechanics lien claim arising from the provision of materials, equipment, and services for a construction project: $15,662.74
Filed: 6/17/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Anthony Trevelli v. Cyalume Technologies Inc., Zivi Nedivi, and Michael E. Bielonko
Allegation: Failure to pay commissions: $29,000
Filed: 6/12/14

Keating-Wilbert Vault Inc. v. Ryder Funeral Home
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $45,302.95
Filed: 6/11/14

People’s United Bank v. Roofer’s Edge Inc. and Jeffrey S. Leader
Allegation: Failure to make payments on a promissory note: $13,235.05
Filed: 6/19/14

Timothy Scott and Frederick L. Scott v. David White, ITP VOIP Inc.
Allegation: Fraudulent use of credit card: $1 million
Filed: 6/12/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Granite State Insurance Co. v. Max Salvage Maintenance Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $13,316.05
Field: 5/27/14

Janet LaFond v. Manomednet, LLC
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing fall: $6,440
Filed: 5/27/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Commerce Insurance a/s/o Judy Joaquin and Melinda Alves v. Fed Ex Ground Package System Inc. and Kenneth Allen Jr.
Allegation: Negligence in the operation of a FedEx truck causing a rear-end collision: $10,608.73
Filed: 5/27/14

Javier Rivera and Igdalia Rivera v. the Commerce Insurance Co.
Allegation: Damages for improper denial of coverage: $5,670.44
Filed: 6/3/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
J. Roger St. Amand d/b/a Pro Pack Co. v. the Colad Group, LLC
Allegation: Failure to pay sales commission: $2,273.00
Filed: 6/11/14

Martin Topor Oil Inc. d/b/a Central Oil v. W & I Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of distribution and oil services rendered: $14,644.03
Filed: 6/12/14

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Departments Picture This

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Primary Concerns

NobleRibbonCuttingNoble Hospital in Westfield recently held an open house to officially launch its new Noble Primary Care office at 57 Union St., a practice that hospital President Ronald Bryant says is a response to a shortage of primary-care services for residents of Westfield and the hill towns. Noble Primary Care is staffed by seven primary-care physicians known as Noble Medical Group. Taking part in the ribbon cutting were, back row, left to right, Dr. Stan Strzempko, vice president of Medical Affairs; Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Community Development; state Sen. Don Humason; Judge John Greaney, trustee; Roger Butler, trustee; state Rep. John Velis; and front row, left to right, Kate Phelon, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce; Joe Mitchell, Westfield city advancement officer; Dr. Frederick Torio; Dr. Rulour Torio; Dr. Ann Cooper; Dr. Aleksandr Pugach; and Bryant.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets Departments

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Laura Zych v. Complete Restoration Solutions Inc.
Allegation: Negligence and failure to warn of accumulation of liquid on floor causing a slip and fall: $3,608.57
Filed: 6/11/14

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Jennifer Atlee and Marko Packard v. Michael G. John d/b/a Excavating, Etc. and Timothy E. Maginnis
Allegation: Negligence in the design and installation of a septic system: $28,000
Filed: 6/10/14

Kevin Davis, as parent of Nicole Davis, and Leah Davis v. Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort Inc.
Allegation: Failure to properly supervise a whitewater rafting trip and failure to respond to a medical emergency involving the minor plaintiff: $50,000
Filed: 6/6/14

Laura Doull, et al v. Anna C. Foster, N.P. and Robert J. Miller, M.D.
Allegation: Failure to adequately monitor and document dosage of progesterone therapy leading to right heart failure, severe VTE due to thrombophilia ascribed to progesterone: $1,000,000+
Filed: 5/15/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
M. Solomon Casket Co. of Rhode Island Inc. v. Fiske Funeral Home Inc., d/b/a Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $18,235.99
Filed: 6/9/14

Western Mass Electric Co. v. Somerset Long Term Care, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of electrical services provided: $24,795.63
Filed: 5/2/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Bakaert Corp. v. Rene America Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $27,579.93
Filed: 6/14/14

City of Springfield v. MGB Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $59,750
Filed: 6/9/14

Pedro T. Perez v. Pascacio Reynoso and Springfield Homeowners Assoc. Inc.
Allegation: Misrepresentation in the sale of a business and breach of contract: $130,000
Filed: 5/30/14

Raymond St. Hilaire v. Western MA Environmental, LLC
Allegation: Negligence and breach of warranty in connection with remediation work done at the plaintiff’s residence: $100,000+
Filed: 5/30/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Elena Reyes v. Premier Plus Consulting, LLC and Raymona Dube
Allegation: Defendant accepted payment for services they failed to provide: $5,495
Filed: 5/23/14

Jennifer P. Kalvinek v. Oscar Reyes d/b/a Reyes Auto Sales
Allegation: Fraudulent sale of vehicle, odometer fraud, breach of Truth in Lending Act: $20,000
Filed: 6/9/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Adler Tank Rentals, LLC v. GML Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,817.51
Filed: 6/17/14

Country Development Corp. v. Maureen Basile d/b/a Maureen’s Sweet Shoppe
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $11,957.30
Filed: 6/3/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Islam Agayev, a minor, by his parents and next friends, Ravshan Agayev and Dilbar Takhsilova v. Everett Beird, Eric Fleming, 3PD Inc., and Tony Walters Services
Allegation: Negligence causing the minor plaintiff to be struck by a refrigerator falling off of a truck: $60,000
Filed: 5/1/14

M.B. Haynes Corp. v. Alliance Medical Gas Corp.
Allegation: Enforcement of a previous judgment: $14,781.74
Filed: 5/19/14

Western Mass Electric Co. v. Ronald H. Lynde, Roy Bros. Inc., and Safety Insurance Co.
Allegation: Defendant struck and damaged plaintiff’s electrical facilities and failed to make a reasonable offer of settlement: $9,755.34
Filed: 5/15/14

Editorial

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Opinion
Maybe the Legislature Finally Gets It

The adjectives used in the comments made in reaction to the state Legislature’s recent approval of a major funding increase for the University of Massachusetts pretty much tell the story.

‘Extraordinary’ was one of the words UMass President Robert Caret used to describe the Legislature’s commitment to another $40 million increase in funding for the university (subject to approval from the governor), which will become $50 million due to an additional $10 million in state fringe-benefit funding, and $100 million over the past two years for the same reason.

Meanwhile, Henry Thomas III, chairman of the UMass board of trustees, summoned ‘historic’ to describe the Legislature’s action.

They’re both right. It is historic, and in most ways, it is extraordinary.

That’s because the Legislature has made it a habit to traditionally underfund public higher education, at least when compared to other states, and the schools, and the students attending them (or not attending because they couldn’t afford them) have suffered accordingly.

We’re not sure why this track record for underfunding public schools, and especially the university, continued for so long, but the prevailing theory is that in a state known around the world for its prestigious private institutions — Harvard, MIT, Smith, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, and dozens more are on that list — it’s been easy to overlook the public institutions and perhaps take them for granted.

But it seems that attitudes are changing, and that’s good, because they need to change.

Indeed, as the cost of higher education continues to increase at rates far greater than that of inflation, access to such an education becomes threatened. Harvard, Smith, Amherst, and Wellesley can always find students with families willing and able to spend $60,000 per year to come to their campuses, and they have huge endowments to help talented students who don’t have such resources to attend as well.

Public schools, including the university, do not have such luxuries. As their costs continue to rise, they must pass them on to students in the form of higher tuition and fees, putting a college education out of reach for some.

It is this simple math that prompted Caret to propose his so-called 50-50 plan, which called for a two-year, $100 million commitment from the state, with the goals of strengthening the university and equalizing the amount of money students and the state provided for educational programs. In exchange for full funding of the 50-50 program, UMass has committed to not raising tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students, an important initiative when the cost of attending the university’s flagship campus in Amherst has reached $24,215, including $13,258 in tuition and mandatory fees.

The Legislature’s commitment to the university is worthy of terms like ‘historic’ and ‘extraordinary’ for those reasons mentioned above and the fact that this vote amounts to a change of course. But also because this action amounts to an important economic-development strategy.

Indeed, to succeed in this state’s knowledge-driven economy, a college education is becoming increasingly essential. Meanwhile, there is considerable evidence to suggest that those who attend the state’s public institutions are more likely to stay in this state than those who graduate from those prestigious private institutions.

Thus, the Legislature’s investment in the university is an investment in the state’s future and could be a pivotal weapon in the ongoing fight to halt that phenomenon known as brain drain.

Moving forward, our only hope is that we can soon retire words like ‘historic’ and ‘extraordinary’ when talking about the Legislature’s funding of public higher education, because consistently appropriate funding levels will mean that they no longer apply.

Time will tell if that happens. For now, we’ll just join Caret, Thomas, and others in applauding the Legislature for doing the right thing and the appropriate thing.

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2014.

AMHERST

W.S. Pickering and Son
831 Main St.
$3,000 — Replace siding

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
687 Front St.
$11,000 — Strip and re-roof

The Wendy’s Company
786 Memorial Dr.
$845,000 — Construct 3,464-square-foot Wendy’s Restaurant

LUDLOW

American Tower Corporation
185 Ravenwood Dr.
$22,000 — Install cell tower antennas

Moody Street Realty and Trust
100 Moody St.
$38,000 — Install new roof system

SOUTH HADLEY

C. Davis Associates
73 Alvord St.
$15,000 — Install new antennas

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
1300 Main St.
$828,000 — Interior renovation of existing space

Caring Health Center
1051 Main St.
$45,000 — Complete fit-up for pharmacy

Karaaslan Realty, LLC
159 Dickinson St.
$30,000 — Renovations to change from bar to pizza place

Mass Mutual
1295 State St.
$5,100,000 — Interior renovations

State Street Retail, LLC
656 State St.
$54,000 — 2,400-square-foot addition for tenant space

WESTFIELD

L&R Market Inc.
35 North Elm St.
$111,000 — New walk-in cooler

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bella Napoli
185 Elm St.
$145,000 — Renovate 3,906 square feet to create a new restaurant

Fred Aaron
1458 Riverdale St.
$180,000 — New roof on commercial building

Springfield Inn
1573 Riverdale St.
$5,000 — Renovate manager living space

Opinion

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Opinion
A New Framework for Medical Care

By KERRY ANN HAYON

Whether practices have gone through the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) rigorous process or have unofficially structured themselves as a medical home, the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) movement here in Massachusetts continues to expand.

The PCMH elements outlined in Chapter 224 — the state’s healthcare cost-containment law — and the goal of the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services are to have all primary-care practices in the state become patient-centered medical homes by 2015.

The PCMH movement has been focused on primary-care practices, but specialty practices are increasingly adopting the concept of the medical-home model as well. In order to accommodate this growing demand, the NCQA recently rolled out a patient-centered specialty-practice designation.

In talking with physicians and practice managers, I often encourage them to start by considering the following high-level framework:

• Do you have access to data? The ability to drill down and access patient-level, disease-specific data and to identify what your practice considers complex and high-risk patients is an important component of the medical-home model.
• What are your processes? Often practices have processes, but they may not be clearly outlined, documented, or well-communicated. Having your staff trained on reliable, consistent processes in place is key.
• How do you communicate? Com-munication can be considered a core-framework component of the PCMH model. It is extremely important to have communication among practice staff, between care providers both in the practice and externally, with patients, and with other support services and other healthcare institutions. Consistent communication on essential patient information with key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner is critical.
• Do you engage your patients? Engaging patients is not just a buzzword in a PCMH model; it is a crucial element. Identifying how to engage your patients and mechanisms that work for your particular patient base will be required.
• Is your practice accessible? Appoint-ment availability during office hours and the ability to reach a care provider during off hours is extremely important. Providing same-day appointments for patients who require them is a must-pass element in the NCQA’s criteria. You may want to start with reviewing your data, determining where you currently stand, and working on necessary improvements in access.

While it is important to note that implementing a medical-home model calls for attention to numerous requirements with a considerable level of detail, reflecting upon where your practice stands in relation to this high-level framework is a great first step in considering what elements you may already have in place and what elements may need to be implemented.


Kerry Ann Hayon is manager of the Mass. Medical Society’s (MMS) Physician Practice Resource Center. This article first appeared in Vital Signs, an MMS publication.

Real Estate Transactions

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Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1230 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Maggy P. Potter
Seller: Mark L. Viehmann
Date: 06/06/14

BERNARDSTON

89 Hoe Shop Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Christopher D. Yetter
Seller: Calvin M. Brown
Date: 06/13/14

COLRAIN

318 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

320 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

322 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

CONWAY

137 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $404,500
Buyer: Mauricia Alvarez
Seller: Carl Doerner
Date: 06/12/14

Whately Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Adelia A. Bardwell
Date: 06/06/14

DEERFIELD

39 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Paul A. Pierce
Seller: Robert F. Scott
Date: 06/10/14

6 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Yan Yan
Seller: Deborah S. Dachos
Date: 06/02/14

GILL

141 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Heather L. Powers
Seller: Robert L. Powers
Date: 06/13/14

GREENFIELD

270 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Fawn-Marie Santiago
Seller: Phyllis A. Canon
Date: 06/13/14

245 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $123,866
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Amerada Hess Business Facilities TR
Date: 06/12/14

159 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Erin R. Scanlon
Seller: Maxine R. Lewis
Date: 06/03/14

61 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Anne R. George
Seller: 61 Madison Circle NT
Date: 06/13/14

51 Silver Crest Lane #51
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $313,400
Buyer: Nancy C. Wrisley
Date: 06/13/14

55 Silver Crest Lane #55
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $304,472
Buyer: Diane M. Burns
Date: 06/03/14

LEVERETT

Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Leverett Conservation Commission
Seller: Gary L. Jensen
Date: 06/10/14

MONTAGUE

5 Lyman St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $179,914
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael P. Burek
Date: 06/05/14

371-373 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Lawrence G. Young
Seller: Adam T. Marchacos
Date: 06/05/14

ORANGE

64 Briggs St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Briggs Street RT
Seller: Philip C. Pedersen
Date: 06/11/14

88 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Pamela J. Koshinsky
Seller: John P. Currie
Date: 06/04/14

SHELBURNE

455 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Bruno D. Lerulli
Seller: Nancy L. Nichols
Date: 06/06/14

SUNDERLAND

211 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ramhari P. Lamichhane
Seller: Toyoko Dirusso
Date: 06/10/14

44 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Korraine M. Carulli
Seller: Michael A. Labelle
Date: 06/13/14

WHATELY

3 North St.
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ann E. Barker
Seller: Bombard, Pauline L., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

195 Anvil St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: John W. Hendricks
Seller: CDC Realty Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

58 Bessbrook St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lisa G. Doten
Seller: Bryan T. McEwan
Date: 06/06/14

27-29 James Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Natalia P. Sinigur
Seller: Charles A. Calabrese
Date: 06/03/14

927 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Buyer: GMAC Mortgage LLC
Seller: Michael J. Parzich
Date: 06/06/14

411 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Uladzimir Mamentau
Seller: Raymond E. Pellerin
Date: 06/13/14

395 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Kimberly L. Potito
Seller: John W. Hendricks
Date: 06/06/14

164-166 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Yegor Muravskiy
Seller: Samuel P. Fay
Date: 06/03/14

BLANDFORD

Gore Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $134,981
Buyer: Berry Brook Forest LLC
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 06/10/14

CHICOPEE

97 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Steven P. Hebert
Seller: Richard A. Letendre
Date: 06/11/14

44 Bell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,200
Buyer: Thomas Marszalek
Seller: Barbara Marszalek
Date: 06/03/14

90 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Chris Reome
Date: 06/06/14

14 Clyde St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Charles A. Urkiel
Seller: Rebecca M. Wolanczyk
Date: 06/11/14

75 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Wodecki
Seller: Cecile I. Larose
Date: 06/09/14

75 Dobek Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Thomas Berta
Seller: David R. Descoteaux
Date: 06/02/14

150 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Jessica Ojeda
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 06/06/14

17 Fay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Michael J. Brushway
Seller: Eric J. Grenier
Date: 06/13/14

126 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Zawisza
Seller: Thomas J. Wodecki
Date: 06/09/14

163 Hafey St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Juan G. Hernandez
Seller: Regan, Genevieve E., (Estate)
Date: 06/09/14

91 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Watkins
Seller: Laurie A. Pafumi
Date: 06/12/14

130 Lawndale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gina M. Montemagni
Seller: Lynn A. Bowler
Date: 06/03/14

114 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Pise
Seller: Jonathan Scully
Date: 06/06/14

136 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Godere
Seller: Daniel Garrity
Date: 06/13/14

78 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jonathan Scully
Seller: Michael Dean
Date: 06/06/14

39 Raylo St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Janina Lepecki
Seller: Fagerstrom, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 06/13/14

75 Savory Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Moreno
Seller: Michael K. Rose
Date: 06/13/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

66 Baymor Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Buoniconti
Seller: Satoko Igarashi
Date: 06/03/14

15 Channing Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Tayyab Rahil
Seller: Carol A. Boudreau
Date: 06/12/14

116 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $259,553
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Toni A. Cimino
Date: 06/02/14

83 Oak Brook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shawn N. McGillveary
Seller: Maryanne Lheureux
Date: 06/06/14

103 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Maryanne R. Lheureux
Seller: Scott Q. Potter
Date: 06/06/14

228 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timber Development LLC
Seller: Maria T. Lopez
Date: 06/05/14

28 Winterberry Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Balboni
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 06/09/14

GRANVILLE

222 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Mark W. Scully
Seller: Samantha Alfano TR
Date: 06/09/14

HAMPDEN

232 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Cornelius R. Flynn
Seller: John D. Flynn
Date: 06/11/14

HOLLAND

54 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Chad R. Graves
Seller: Wilbert J. Fetzer
Date: 06/13/14

215 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Gerald Germaine
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/11/14

HOLYOKE

22 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Luis Gonzalez-Quinones
Seller: Sarah W. Adelman
Date: 06/06/14

1144 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Nestor C. Restrepo
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 06/06/14

11 Labrie Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: John P. Cloutier
Seller: Leo W. Tisdell
Date: 06/13/14

22 Lexington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Diane G. Martel
Seller: Sue C. Root
Date: 06/11/14

172 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Zafar Iqbal
Seller: Imran B. Raheel
Date: 06/12/14

200 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Lindsay A. Greenwood
Date: 06/02/14

44 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,379
Buyer: Florence Savings Bank
Seller: Adele L. Weiniger
Date: 06/09/14

37 Woodbine Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Burns
Seller: John G. Mclean
Date: 06/13/14

LONGMEADOW

146 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $504,000
Buyer: Cameron W. Donaldson
Seller: Mark Richardson
Date: 06/13/14

212 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Ruth Kurniawati
Seller: Brigid M. Wezowicz
Date: 06/09/14

37 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Mark Drauschke
Seller: William S. Anderson
Date: 06/02/14

195 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $495,100
Buyer: Kathleen Kerrigan
Seller: Ann Q. Southworth
Date: 06/06/14

141 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nigrano Properties LLC
Seller: Lionel Gemme
Date: 06/10/14

90 Jonquil Ln
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Jagdischandra B. Patel
Seller: Stanton, Alicia M., (Estate)
Date: 06/09/14

37 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Carole Chatagner
Seller: Craig R. Stevens
Date: 06/11/14

24 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Melissa Mehlman
Seller: Jean Deresienska
Date: 06/02/14

38 Prynnwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Hefner
Seller: Katherine C. Charbonneau
Date: 06/02/14

28 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $196,949
Buyer: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Seller: Charles Kearse
Date: 06/03/14

33 Wildwood Glen
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: William P. Ciosek
Seller: Camille M. Forgues RET
Date: 06/10/14

LUDLOW

1400 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: RRR Homes LLC
Seller: Luso FCU
Date: 06/06/14

110 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: James M. Roy
Seller: Mark S. Gagnon
Date: 06/06/14

71 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Wilson
Seller: Richard C. Royce
Date: 06/13/14

35 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,500
Buyer: Manuel Coelho
Seller: Ida M. Methot
Date: 06/11/14

235 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: David N. Vermette
Seller: Thomas P. Cote
Date: 06/12/14

218 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Rebecca M. Wolanczyk
Seller: Maryann Nowak
Date: 06/11/14

Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,990,000
Buyer: Ampersand Collins Hydro
Seller: I Maxmat Corp.
Date: 06/06/14

620 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Raymond A. Recor
Seller: Thomas M. Ahearn
Date: 06/13/14

117 Overlook Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael E. Kane
Seller: Sandra Kane
Date: 06/12/14

50 Ridgeview Circle
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Marcio A. Duarte
Seller: George Zina
Date: 06/03/14

69 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Andrew Rose
Seller: Joseph E. Clark
Date: 06/11/14

MONSON

156 Moulton Hill Road
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Saul Lara
Seller: Garrett W. Sopko
Date: 06/12/14

180 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Marion E. O’Brien
Seller: Irene A. Guilmette
Date: 06/05/14
MONTGOMERY

286 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Pais
Seller: David Vickers
Date: 06/13/14

PALMER

6 Deborah St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $167,827
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Mark A. Pascale
Date: 06/05/14

4474 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Kyle S. Tourville
Seller: Maryann F. Bacyk
Date: 06/13/14

20 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Julie A. Gromosky
Seller: Elizabeth O’Neill-Sheehan
Date: 06/12/14

1686-1688 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Gregory A. Bossie
Seller: Timothy R. Walder
Date: 06/13/14

1029-1033 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Penny Enterprises LLC
Seller: Richard Hamilton
Date: 06/06/14

10 Ruggles Court
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Erin Crawford
Seller: Kyle S. Tourville
Date: 06/12/14

1152 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Oleg Loginov
Seller: Sarmento J. Paixao
Date: 06/11/14

SOUTHWICK

119 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Martin
Seller: Brian J. Morrissey
Date: 06/13/14

91 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: David T. Plakias
Seller: Western Mass Rendering Co.
Date: 06/05/14

7 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Scott J. Citro
Seller: Joseph Commisso
Date: 06/06/14

69 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: WWD LLC
Seller: Berry Holdings LLC
Date: 06/03/14

73 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: WWD LLC
Seller: Berry Holdings LLC
Date: 06/03/14

SPRINGFIELD

365 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Vannessa M. Gwin
Seller: PCI Construction Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

21-23 Beaudry St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Nancy Pereira
Seller: Natalia D. Quiterio
Date: 06/05/14

39 Briarwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,075
Buyer: Tuyet T. Nguyen
Seller: Peck, Charles E., (Estate)
Date: 06/13/14

44 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Glenda Lopez
Seller: MHFA
Date: 06/05/14

237 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Maria E. Morales
Seller: Zampiceni, John J., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/14

114-116 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,565
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Tuequang Ho
Date: 06/04/14

453 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $1,850,079
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Amerada Hess Business Facilities TR
Date: 06/12/14

377 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: GEG Realty LLC
Seller: Francis Properties LLC
Date: 06/11/14

39 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Autumn Ricci
Seller: Thomas S. Banes
Date: 06/04/14

35 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Champion Mortgage Co.
Seller: Phyllis L. Larson
Date: 06/13/14

233-235 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $156,750
Buyer: Jo A. Cadieux
Seller: Michael D. Jurkowski
Date: 06/13/14

198-200 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,079
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mohammad S. Minhas
Date: 06/12/14

109 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph Carvalho
Seller: Walter M. Tassinari
Date: 06/05/14

6 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Yesenia J. Jusino
Seller: Thomas R. Berta
Date: 06/05/14

39 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,489
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rosalda Martinez
Date: 06/04/14

2071 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: International Christ Center
Seller: Charles E. Talbot Building
Date: 06/06/14

32-34 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Roberto J. Bou
Date: 06/05/14

80 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sabra P. Jacobs
Seller: Bradford H. Paskewitz
Date: 06/02/14

365 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lorraine Flascher
Date: 06/06/14

230 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Steven Exware
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 06/10/14

1476 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Agostino D. Lopes
Seller: Joyce E. Lavoie
Date: 06/05/14

95 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $158,545
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Melissa Lamb
Date: 06/04/14

25 Spear Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Terry L. Riley
Seller: Ann M. Commiskey
Date: 06/06/14

151 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michele A. Vanhal
Seller: Craig J. Kumiega
Date: 06/04/14

37-39 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Macklin
Seller: Aaron D. Hyte
Date: 06/13/14

WESTFIELD

12 Dug Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Jill-Anne H. Robinson
Seller: William J. West
Date: 06/06/14

12 Congress St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Kristin J. Martin
Seller: Nicholas B. Tooker
Date: 06/13/14

55 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jason W. Stark
Seller: Margaret J. Stark
Date: 06/13/14

2 Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Denise Mrowka
Seller: Daniel Goodin
Date: 06/02/14

167 Loomis Rdg
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Brian J. Cusack
Seller: Gerard E. Proulx
Date: 06/12/14

N/A
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Michael L. Perrier
Seller: Drew J. Smith
Date: 06/06/14

N/A
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Noreen E. Jachym
Seller: David A. Wagner
Date: 06/10/14

51 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Ian P. Noonan
Seller: Douglas A. Reed
Date: 06/12/14

14 Southgate Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Home Run Properties LLC
Seller: Gabrielle Collins
Date: 06/13/14

24 Toledo Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Peter E. Theroux
Seller: Jonathan C. Yvon
Date: 06/09/14

10 Violet Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Bryan T. Mcewan
Seller: RLP LLC
Date: 06/09/14

WILBRAHAM

22 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Lemek
Seller: Lorraine S. Sartori
Date: 06/11/14

71 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Sean J. Lundy
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 06/02/14

37 Cypress Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,455
Buyer: Derrick L. Tallman
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 06/11/14

965 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Peter L. Fitzgerald
Seller: Derrick L. Tallman
Date: 06/13/14

563 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Melinda J. Nadeau
Seller: Mark Pariseau
Date: 06/09/14

196 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $278,055
Buyer: Michael A. Hatch
Seller: Kelly B. Moran
Date: 06/03/14

9 Tinkham Glen
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Kenneth J. Knowles
Seller: Cynthia A. Russell
Date: 06/10/14

18 Wandering Meadows
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kara A. Arcidiacono
Seller: Hampden Bank
Date: 06/06/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

77 Albert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $197,249
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Timothy Hart
Date: 06/13/14

18 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Tariq Rahmat
Seller: Marino Realty Corp.
Date: 06/13/14

115 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Jacqueline C. Laprise
Seller: Tracey L. Holden
Date: 06/06/14

15 Highland Park Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Mark G. Christodlous
Seller: Alice J. Zuvers
Date: 06/12/14

67 Maple Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Kenneth Hutchinson
Seller: Scott J. Citro
Date: 06/06/14

58 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Javed Naqvi
Seller: Dorothy G. Marquis
Date: 06/12/14

931 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Richard J. Champigny
Seller: David J. Piacentini
Date: 06/13/14

17 Morningside Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Diane T. Fortin
Seller: Vitaly Dzhenzherukha
Date: 06/13/14

81 Paucatuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Cote
Seller: David J. Redman
Date: 06/05/14

521 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: John Giavis
Seller: Daniel A. O’Sullivan
Date: 06/13/14

50 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Riley
Seller: Joseph L. Hart
Date: 06/04/14

50 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Dmitriy Shapkin
Seller: Diane T. Fortin
Date: 06/13/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

49 Berkshire Terrace
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ashley W. Lawrie
Seller: Brett A. Marquard
Date: 06/02/14

20 Clifton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Mustin Williamsberg NT
Seller: Timothy I. Watt
Date: 06/10/14

75 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Luke Zbylut
Seller: Stephen J. Sweet
Date: 06/02/14

66 Curtis Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Ryan Bearer
Seller: Kimberly A. Chapin
Date: 06/11/14

130 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Hong C. Chow
Seller: Bernard F. Mikelis LT
Date: 06/03/14

212 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $319,700
Buyer: Brenda L. Flanigan
Seller: Patnaude FT
Date: 06/12/14

50 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $339,435
Buyer: Cynthia W. Kuusisto
Seller: Comerchero FT
Date: 06/02/14

648 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Peter F. Mackey
Seller: Peter G. Crouse
Date: 06/05/14

80 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: North Pleasant St. Partners
Seller: Lillian A. Gnatek
Date: 06/10/14

BELCHERTOWN

15 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Keith Laflamme
Seller: Edward R. Mitnick
Date: 06/13/14

300 Cold Spring Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Shawn W. O’Rourke
Seller: David H. Kusnierz
Date: 06/05/14

9 Cottage St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Leon Milici
Seller: Donna S. Havens
Date: 06/02/14

31 Cottage St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: William J. Erikson
Seller: Christopher J. Hardiman
Date: 06/09/14

51 Howard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David E. Turgeon
Seller: Shawn W. O’Rourke
Date: 06/05/14

66 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Peter M. Cardos
Seller: Lafleur & Sons Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

17 Moss Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,885
Buyer: Christian Hansen
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/11/14

31 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John A. Benoit
Seller: Robert Morin
Date: 06/13/14

161 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Gagner
Seller: Richard L. Mallory
Date: 06/02/14

EASTHAMPTON

34 Broad St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alanna L. Donnelly
Seller: Emily A. Pritchard
Date: 06/09/14

16 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: Sarah L. Overstreet
Date: 06/04/14

92 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brooke A. Silva
Seller: Ashtons Acquisitions LLC
Date: 06/06/14

166 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Ashley V. Donovan
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 06/11/14

4 Sheldon Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Donna M. Mason
Seller: Edward A. Perreault
Date: 06/13/14

33 Stone Path Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cynthia P. Frye
Seller: Barbara E. Lis
Date: 06/12/14

15 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Andrzej S. Ciborowski
Seller: Patricia A. Vachon
Date: 06/06/14

GRANBY

75 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sarah W. Adelman
Seller: Robert L. Ward
Date: 06/06/14

474 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $225,000
Seller: Anthoney C. Whalen
Date: 06/09/14

1 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Property Group Inc.
Seller: Richard L. Jarvis
Date: 06/05/14

HADLEY

21 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Gray
Seller: Massoud Rahmati
Date: 06/02/14

HATFIELD

239 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Nathan J. Carpenter
Seller: Anne C. Madocks
Date: 06/09/14

MIDDLEFIELD

25 Reservoir Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Ziskowski
Seller: FHLM
Date: 06/06/14

NORTHAMPTON

8 4th Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Alisa Ainbinder
Seller: Richard D. Lloyd

71 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Richard D. Lloyd
Seller: Tara K. Emery
Date: 06/05/14

113 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Stahler
Seller: Steohen A. Korowski
Date: 06/13/14

49 Grant Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Erik K. Olsen
Seller: David J. Anusiewicz
Date: 06/04/14

85 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Emily Pritchard
Seller: Freferick G. Olander
Date: 06/09/14

27 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: William Sporer
Seller: Thomas H. Friedman
Date: 06/02/14

199 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Cabot Realty LLC
Seller: Sugar Hill Holdings LLC
Date: 06/04/14

492 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,550,000
Buyer: ES 480 Pleasant St LLC
Seller: Quickbeam RT
Date: 06/03/14

56 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Kristin K. Prentice
Seller: Donna M. Yerkes
Date: 06/05/14

PELHAM

378 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Isa Wang
Seller: Linda M. Goodman
Date: 06/04/14

97 Packardville Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Delbert M. Davis RET
Seller: Charlene Davanzo
Date: 06/04/14

SOUTH HADLEY

98 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Finnegan
Seller: Daniel M. Sherry
Date: 06/09/14

294 Morgan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Buyer: Property Group Inc.
Seller: Richard L. Jarvis
Date: 06/05/14

50 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $226,900
Buyer: Daniel S. Egan
Seller: Cray FT
Date: 06/13/14

8 Silverwood Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joel A. Prough
Seller: Marion, Raymond A., (Estate)
Date: 06/11/14

SOUTHAMPTON

254 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kyle K. Lavalley
Seller: Nancy E. Johnson
Date: 06/05/14

11 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Mark Nimkoff
Seller: Duncan W. Crane
Date: 06/09/14

67 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Sherry
Seller: Joanne H. Alderman
Date: 06/09/14

74 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James F. Boyle
Seller: Nicholas M. Simonich
Date: 06/13/14

Strong Road #A
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

Strong Road #B
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

Strong Road #C
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

WARE

73 Anderson Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Laura J. Miner
Seller: Gloria R. Gelinas
Date: 06/13/14

301 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: John E. Motyka
Seller: Catherine M. Beaupre
Date: 06/11/14

18 Grove St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Michael King
Date: 06/09/14

67 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kate E. Masse
Seller: William Dickey
Date: 06/13/14

18 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,616
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Specon 5 LLC
Date: 06/12/14

WESTHAMPTON

61 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Matthew F. Montague
Seller: Peter & Mary Montague LT
Date: 06/06/14

Spruce Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $248,423
Buyer: Berry Brook Forest LLC
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 06/10/14

48 Tipping Rock Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Hathaway
Seller: MT Tom Properties LLC
Date: 06/02/14

WILLIAMSBURG

164 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Richard A. Krzanowski
Seller: Leigh A. Smith
Date: 06/06/14

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Aldrich, Denise R.
191 Brickyard Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Alexander, William S.
Conniff, Nancy J.
19 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/14

Alvarez, Patrick
Alvarez, Barbie
77 East St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Bass, Jessica J.
359 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Bassett, Jennifer Leigh
21 Grove St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Bensley, Brian P.
Bensley, Carolyn A.
a/k/a Chapin, Carolyn A.
166 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Benvenuti, Carri A.
465 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Bianchi, Lucy A.
3 Springhouse Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Bimbane, Cory E.
465 Chapel St., #9
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Cangemi, Tinamarie L.
1377 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Carner, Tracy Ann
19 G St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Carter, Stuart
PO Box 65
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Castonguay, Robinann M.
15 Jared Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Cleveland, James A.
Cleveland, Sheri L.
52 Cheney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Cone, George A.
50 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Coogan, Chantal M.
86 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Daigneault, Paul J.
Daigneault, Laura L.
PO Box 105
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Dance Connection
Lash, Carla J.
a/k/a Danos, Carla
a/k/a Tranghese, Carla
44 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Ethier, Mark E.
Ethier, Elzbieta B.
93 Meadow St.
2nd Floor, Front
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Ferris, Stephanie J.
a/k/a Seymour, Stephanie J.
104 Johnson Road, Unit 605
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Feudo, John M.
157 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Finley, Paul E.
Finley, Melissa M.
a/k/a Blascak, Melissa M.
a/k/a Breton, Melissa M.
125 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/14

French, Dale Sheldon
French, Michelle Rose
21 Montgomery Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Grand Home Design
Grand Construction
Duquette, Gregg
Duquette, Lisa M.
3824 Chestnut Hill Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Griswold, Elizabeth L.
11 Margerie St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Harfoush, Roger N.
193 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/14

Hart, John P.
Hart, Rosemary J.
249 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Hartley, Lisa M.
65 Kane Brothers Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Jones, Gina Marie
130 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01105-1014
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Kirkman, Robert R.
Kirkman, Ruth D.
57 Mckinley Terrace
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Krokov, Christine
228 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Lamson, Katherine
350 Meadow St. #38
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Lapointe, Pierre J.
5 John Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Larry’s Rubbish Removal
Patterson, Lawrence H.
Patterson, Suzanne E.
90 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Lash, Thomas S.
44 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Lindquist, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Eddings, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Wilson, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Possiel, Lisa Ann
100 Narrow Lane
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Lobik, Kathleen M.
1385 South Branch Parkway
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Matlasz, Jennifer L.
a/k/a Diloreto, Jennifer L.
340 Dale St., Unit G
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

McAuslan, Kathleen Joan
181 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Messinger, Robert Joseph
15 Goddu St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Nevins, Craig J.
60 Auburn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Noble, David A.
12 4th Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/14

Orellana, Carson L.
31 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Ortiz, Fredesvinda
438 Carew St., 2nd Fl.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Otero, Luis A.
PO Box 70025
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Pleasant, Helen F.
12 Main Road, Apt. 102
Gill, MA 01354
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Rhodes, Marcia M.
126 Union St., Unit 813
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Rodriguez, Eric
147 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/14

Santana, Veras
15 Edgewood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Schneider, Heather M.
102 Mill St., Apt. 2L
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Serra, Anthony G.
73 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Turniak, Annette L.
4 Stillbrook Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Vazquez-Prieto, Jacinda Ester
95 Linden St., 3L
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of June 2014.

AGAWAM

Cirillo Realty
986 Main St.
Cirillo Realty

GD Courier Services
101 High St.
Gary Dionne

Moe’s Donuts
185 James St.
Maureen Weiner

Winnersatthewire.com
53 Provin Mountain Dr.
James Lockwood

CHICOPEE

Golden Mirror Hair Salon
218 Exchange St.
Gladys Pedrosa

Honey Land Farms
1296 Montgomery St.
Sattar Ahmed

Kind Discounts
585 Sheridan St.
Thomas Schofield

Storm Ready
1512 Memorial Dr.
Robert Prince

HOLYOKE

Cellular Galaxy
50 Holyoke St.
Swostik Magal

Classic Magic Beauty Salon
594 Dwight St.
Betsie Pagan

Holyoke Laundromat
556 High St.
Alexander Katsman

Indigo Painters
322 Pine St.
Raquel Figueroa

My Assistive Technology Resources & Services
214 Southampton Road
Michael Clark

Quick Stop Food Mart
172 Sargeant St.
Tariq Khan

Trak II Convenience, LLC
330 Main St.
Johnny Kayrouz

Wright’s Masonry
113 Westfield Road
Timothy J. Wright

NORTHAMPTON

Action Based Therapeutic Solutions
25 Bank Row
Adam Barcroft

Baseball Treasures
355 Main St.
George Price

Mobil Food & Tobacco
142 Mohawk Trail
Aneesa Batool

Nails 2 Go
30 Mohawk Trail
Rebecca Vishaway

Red Door Studios
13 Federal St.
Jason Blais

PALMER

A Plus Landscaping
1332 Thorndike St.
Eric Taylor

Evolution Limousine Service
3054 High St.
Kevin Wenzel

Woods Group Realty
1415 Park St.
Debra Woods

SPRINGFIELD

A & B Transport
2055 Allen St.
Freddy Rosario

Abacus Insurance
712 Boston Road
Pedro Berrios

Advanced Cash Services
931 Belmont Ave.
Angel Plaza

Ali Ozan Koseglu
16 Gold St.
Ali O. Koseglu

Anglin Superior Innovations
83 Hazen St.
Shari K. Anglin

Atwater Children’s Boutique
142 Springfield St.
Kathleen McCormick

Avado Clothing Company
1508 Plumtree Road
Anthony Tyrone

Baystate Wesson Women’s
3300 Main St.
Baystate Medical

Big D Jamaican Cuisine
646 Page Blvd.
Donovan Simon

Brodowski Home Improvement
38 Fallston St.
David Brodowski

Citizens Landscaping
88 Better Way
Frank J. Silva

D & G Jamaican Cuisine
5 Preston St.
Danail A. McKenzie

Dean’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning
134 Sunrise Terrace
Dean Veratti

Ebidbooks.com
731 Carew St.
Derek R. Remy

En Cellphone Accessories
279 Milll St.
Porfirio Diaz

Express Grocery
1133 State St.
Emiliano D. Rodriguez

Farone Inc.
1441 Main St.
Maria Alfarone

Fresh International
27 Terrace Lane
Kirk Rigg

General Contracting Services
656 Alden St.
Anny Mendoza

Handy Hammermen
152 Quincy St.
Alban Medina

J & J Market & Deli
1344 Dwight St.
Jose Duverge

J.P. Removal Services
116 Middlesex St.
Justin Patterson

WESTFIELD

Anytime Clock & Watch Repairs
48 Elm St.
Ray Messier

Black Dragon’s Kajunkenbo Karate
81 Main St.
Lynne M. Smith

Riverside Productions, LLC
77 Mill St.
Joseph Albano

S.K.
4 School St.
Sergey Kimenko

Ski’s Landscaping
708 North Road
Mike Szewczynski

T & T Cleaning Service
6 Crestwood Circle
Therese Trottier

WEST SPRINGFIELD

99 Second Hand
242 Memorial Ave.
Lien Chen

A Pittiefull World
49 Baldwin St.
Diminic Alfano

Apple Ridge Yard Services
129 Apple Ridge Road
Wendy Browning

Applied Chemistries Inc.
145 Western Ave.
Brian St. Pierre

Bobcat of Greater Springfield
181 Wayside Ave.
Brian St. Pierre

Car Hunter
54 Oleander St.
Roman Shtefan

Doggy Doody Disposal
165 Ohio Ave.
Theresa Selvoski

Elegant Nails
634 Kings Highway
Lien T. Tran

Global Dynamix Construction
26 Wilbert Dr.
Daniel Tarnovskiy

Over the Moon
206 Norman St.
Pauline R. Delton

Runze Center for Tai Chi
214 Elm St.
Wentao Wei

Spirit Halloween Superstore
219 Memorial Ave.
Barry Susson

US Trucking Express
56 Lathrop St.
Andrei Mineev

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Dealer Helpers of MA Inc., 69 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Daniel Gendron, same. Advertising, marketing, consulting, and product enhancement.

BELCHERTOWN

Halon Landscapes Inc., 324 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007. Mitchell Halon, same. Landscape services.

BRIMFIELD

Autism In My Pocket Inc., 101 John Haley Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Robin Lee Gamache, same. Nonprofit organization designed to help families understand what autism is and how they can get help. Dedicated to helping parents and their families learn about interventions and treatments and where they can turn to in finding the help they need.

CHICOPEE

Ace Metal Fabricators Inc., 1045 Burnett Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Mark Duda, same. Metal fabrication.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Bkaye Insurance Company Inc. 444A North Main St., Suite 230, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Bryan Kaye, same. Insurance agency.

FLORENCE

Capers Construction Inc., 423 Ryan Road, Florence, MA 01062. Michael Capers, same. Residential construction.

HOLYOKE

Care Improvement Inc., 17 Nick Cosmos Way, Holyoke, MA 01040. Jose Dias, 53 Christopher Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Commercial and residential building maintenance and repairs.

Holyoke Auto Glass Inc., 1584 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Mark Sadler, same. Auto Glass sales and installation.

LENOX

Buddy Boys’ Specialty Foods Inc., 120 Reservoir Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Jason Macioge, same. Manufacturing of food products.

LONGMEADOW

Harrington Holdings Inc., 163 Western Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Robert Harrington Jr., same. Commercial real estate services.

LUDLOW

1ST American Sewer & Drain Inc., 58 Cross Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Matthew Faulha, same. Service of maintaining sewer and drain lines.

Cops Under Fire Project Inc., 261 Woodland Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Frank Joseph Gallo, same. Provides therapy and non-medical services (e.g., trainings).

MONSON

Chicopee Auto Farm Inc., 290 Wilbraham Road, Monson, MA 01057. Dwayne Pafumi, same. Sales and marketing of automobile parts and used automobiles.

NORTH ADAMS

East Drink Inc., 135 Bonair Ave., North Adams, MA 01247. Jared Bruce Decoteau, same.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Muslims, 5 Melville St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Gokseven Yidiz, 87 Michael Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. A mosque serving the communities of Western Massachusetts with attendant facilities.

Food Allergy Allies Inc., 93 Blythewood Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Gail Cantor, same. Organization designed to educate people about restaurants, hotels, and other establishments that support and make accommodations for people with life-threatening food allergies

SOUTHAMPTON

Fitzgibbon Enterprises Inc., 31 Bissonette Circle, Southampton, MA 01073. James FitzGibbon III, same. Commercial real estate appraisal services.

SPRINGFIELD

Care Point Home Healthcare Inc., 155 Maple St., Suite 401, Springfield, MA 01105. Susan Kibaiya, 10 Primrose Way, St., Apt. 1108, Haverhill, MA 01830. Home healthcare services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alsm Trucking Inc., 191 North Blvd., West Springfield, MA 01089. Alexander Blinov, same. General freight trucking service.

Badazz Runners Inc., 47 Southworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Jessica Lynn Pereplyotchi, same. Organization established to raise money for runners who either can’t afford or are in the need of running items.

WESTFIELD

EAA, 1561 Inc., 110 Airport Road, Care of Bruce Green, Westfield, MA 01085. Lindsey Pell, 23 Stafford Water St., Somers, CT 06071. Non-profit organization of aviation pilots and enthusiasts promoting general aviation through community outreach and awareness.

WORTHINGTON

Family FM Inc., 712 Route 112 South, PO Box 84, Worthington, MA 01098. Tim Allen, same. Radio broadcast designed to provide wholesome family programing and spread the love of God.

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Legislature Approves UMass Funding Increase
BOSTON — UMass President Robert Caret commended the state House and Senate for approving a major funding increase for the UMass system, funding sufficient for a second consecutive tuition and mandatory-fee freeze for in-state undergraduate students. “UMass is poised at the brink of a new era as a result of what would be an extraordinary, two-year, $100 million state investment in its future and in the futures of the tens of thousands of students who bring their aspirations and abilities to our campuses every year,” Caret said. “We are honored by this expression of support from the Legislature, particularly because the members of the House and Senate, given how in tune they are with their constituents, take this step because they recognize the vital role that UMass plays in every corner of the Commonwealth.” Henry Thomas III, chairman of the UMass board of trustees, called the Legislature’s action “historic,” adding: “over the past two years, the University of Massachusetts has received one of the largest increases of any public university in the nation, and this provides opportunity for our students and a strong foundation for our Commonwealth’s future. In addition to thanking the Legislature and its leaders, I want to commend President Caret for his leadership and vision and note the key role the chancellors play in making this process work. We are here in part because we have demonstrated the significant steps the university has taken in the areas of efficiency, transparency, and accountability — and these steps have been championed by our leadership team at the system and campus levels.” He added, “this historic moment would not be occurring without the support of our governor, as Gov. Patrick has been our university’s staunch ally throughout his tenure in office, vividly understanding education’s transformative power.” The fiscal year 2015 state budget approved by the House and Senate funds UMass at $519 million — a $40 million increase over FY 2014 and enough for the second tuition-and-fee freeze as envisioned under Caret’s 50-50 proposal. The state budget approved by the Legislature now goes to Patrick, who has 10 days to review it. Because the $40 million appropriation increase the university received in FY 2014 carried with it an additional $10 million in state fringe-benefit funding, UMass actually saw a $50 million hike in state funding during the year — a pattern that would be repeated in FY 2015 if funding for UMass remains at $519 million. Advanced by Caret after he assumed the UMass presidency in July 2011, the 50-50 plan called for a two-year, $100 million increase in state funding for UMass, with the goals of strengthening the university overall and equalizing the amount of money students and the state provided for educational programs. UMass said it would freeze tuition and mandatory fees in each of the years it received full funding of the 50-50 program. UMass received the first year of 50-50 funding during 2013-14 and froze tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students. Student charges vary from campus to campus, but under the rates recently approved by the UMass board of trustees, tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students at UMass Amherst in 2014-15 will remain at $13,258. The cost of attending the university’s flagship campus with room and board factored in would be $24,215. “College affordability is an issue that is on people’s minds in every corner of the Commonwealth,” Caret said. “Students and parents want to be sure that there is going to be an affordable, high-quality educational opportunity available for the young man or young woman who has worked hard and has achieved at the K through 12 level. And that is what is so important about the action the House and Senate has taken. The Legislature is saying that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the University of Massachusetts stand ready to be your partners in achievement. That is a critical message, and one that is being heard across the state.”

State Business Confidence Off in June, Up on Year
BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index recorded a reading of 53.7 in June, making for a second-quarter average of 53.8. “The positive quarterly average reflects the diminution in recent months of major economic-policy conflict in Washington, which has contributed to stronger business confidence,” said Raymond Torto, global chairman of research at CBRE and chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). “With less ambient uncertainty, employers are becoming more positive about adding personnel, a sign of confidence that is reflected in our survey. The other notable improvement is in responses from small employers, those with 25 or fewer employees, who are now about as optimistic as mid-size firms.” The AIM Index has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. The index reached its historic high of 68.5 on two occasions in 1997-98, and its all-time low of 33.3 in February 2009. In June 2013 it stood at 48.9. Nearly all of the sub-indices based on selected questions or categories of respondent were down from May, but all were up from last June. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, was up 3.3 points on the year to 50.9, and the U.S. Index of national business conditions was 7.6 points ahead of last June at 48.2. “Massachusetts has generally outperformed the nation economically since the onset of the recession,” said Alan Clayton-Matthews, professor at the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, and a BEA member. “Our state is well-positioned to continue to thrive, but is inevitably standing out less as the rest of the country returns to normal performance.” The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, was 4.1 points above last June’s level at 52.8, and the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, was up 6.7 points from a year before at 54.6. “The consensus of economic forecasts calls for faster growth through the rest of this year and into 2015, and most respondents to our survey agree,” Clayton-Matthews noted. “Small and large employers are more optimistic about the near future than mid-size companies; manufacturers rate current conditions lower than other employers, but have similar expectations for the second half of the year.” The Company Index, reflecting survey respondents’ assessments of conditions for their own operations, was up 5.3 points on the year to 56.5. The Employment Index was up the same amount at 54.6, and the Sales Index gained even more, 7.6 points to 57.6. All three were off fractionally from May. “The employment results, even with a marginal loss for the month, continue to reflect a moderate upward trend,” said BEA member Elliot Winer, chief economist for Northeast Economic Analysis Group LLC. “Among employers responding to the survey, 41% expected to add personnel in the next six months, while only 10% foresaw staff reductions, a marked improvement from the already positive 38%-23% split for the prior six months.” Confidence fell in the manufacturing sector (down 2.9 to 51.5) but rose among other employers (up 2.8 to 56.8), and lower outside Greater Boston (52.8, down 1.5) than within the metropolitan area (54.1, down 0.2). Small employers (25 or fewer employees) were about as confident as mid-size firms (26 to 100 employees), while employers of more than 100 were more positive. “Responses on employment were, however, remarkably uniform,” Winer noted, “by region, for manufacturers and other employers, and for companies of all sizes.”

Construction Spending Inches Higher in May
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total construction spending edged higher for the third straight month in May, as solid increases in private non-residential and public construction outweighed a downturn in residential projects, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the pickup in highway spending is in jeopardy of reversing sharply unless policy makers act urgently to shore up the federal Highway Trust Fund. “The May figures show that construction activity continues to expand, but with lots of variability by month and project type,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “These uneven patterns seem likely to continue for the rest of the year.” Construction put in place totaled $956 billion in May, 0.1% above the upwardly revised April total and 6.6% higher than in May 2013. For the first five months of 2014, total spending rose 8.2% from the January-May 2013 total. Private residential construction spending in May retreated 1.5% from April, when homebuilders may have put in extra hours to make up for adverse winter weather in many regions. The May total was 7.5% above the May 2013 level, representing an 11% increase in single-family spending, a 31% boost for multi-family, and a 2.4% decline in improvements to existing housing. Private non-residential spending rose 1.1% in May and 11% over 12 months. The largest private segment, power construction — comprising work on oil and gas fields and pipelines as well as electricity projects — rebounded 4.3% from a sharp drop in April and was up 30% year-over-year. Among other major private nonresidential segments, commercial construction climbed 6.5% over 12 months, manufacturing construction rose 6.7%, and office work jumped 23%. Public construction spending rose 1.0% for the month and 1.2% year over year.

Cost of Unemployment Insurance to Fall
BOSTON — Massachusetts employers will save money on unemployment insurance under legislation signed by Gov. Deval Patrick Thursday as part of a compromise to raise the state’s minimum wage. The new law freezes the rates for the insurance this year at 2013 levels, and lowers them slightly in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Currently, Massachusetts has the fourth-highest unemployment-insurance cost, with companies spending $714 per employee, on average. Under the new law, the minimum wage in Massachusetts will increase to $11 per hour by 2017, from $8.

Greenfield Launches Technology Master Plan
GREENFIELD — The town of Greenfield announced recently that implementation of the town’s technology master plan is underway. The master plan, an initiative started by Mayor William Martin in the fall of 2010, is another step in the mayor’s continuing “Stabilize and Expand Greenfield” Campaign, an effort to create a sustainable and resilient community that also prepares for opportunities created by external forces in the form of jobs, grants, loans, and recreational, cultural, and societal enhancements, as well as upgrades related to infrastructure, buildings, and quality of life. The plan includes upgrading the town’s information-technology assets and building a town-wide ‘last-mile’ broadband infrastructure to serve every business and resident that chooses to subscribe. “This is the culmination of three years of independent research and planning,” Martin said. “We have read and reread the information, discussed with internal and external experts, and now seek to follow a pathway outlined by this research and discussion that will produce a new, technology-rich future for the town of Greenfield. It will allow us, as local providers, to serve our citizens and businesses in a proactive, efficient, and user-friendly manner. We will have the ability to provide Internet access to many of our citizens who cannot currently access the Internet today or are prevented from a rapid and broad connection.” Beginning in 2010, Martin and Economic Development Director Robert Pyers began an effort to focus on the town’s lack of telecommunications and information-technology infrastructure. They believed that an investment in technology would help spur economic development, enhance public-health and public-safety communications, increase quality educational opportunities, and encourage government efficiency and local democracy. Research had also shown that investing in technology would help the town retain technology-based businesses and spur a knowledge-based economy while helping residents take advantage of the global educational, economic, and entertainment resources available through the Internet. “Over the course of the past three years, we have engaged three consulting firms to plan our approach,” said Martin. “The three Massachusetts-based consulting firms include Kelley Management Group Inc. of Wilbraham, JFK Systems of Somerset, and the Skyline Group from Uxbridge. Each has completed their studies and presented their strategic recommendations, which we are now deploying.” Kelley Management Group produced a Municipal Telecommunications Business Plan, which recommends that Greenfield move forward as a municipal telecommunications services provider with full town ownership and control. KMG’s business plan suggests the town will provide the best telecommunications services to every municipal entity, business, and residence at the lowest possible cost. Martin has accepted this plan and is moving forward with the creation of a town-owned Greenfield Technology Division, which will operate a break-even business with reserves for investment into future capital expenditures. JFK Systems developed a comprehensive municipal information-technology strategic plan, which defines and coordinates how the town focuses its IT resources and provides a consistent process necessary to link the various IT departments’ plans and initiatives with the needs of the citizens of Greenfield. The Skyline Group produced a municipal LAN/WAN site-assessment report and recommendations for the town’s municipally owned and town-occupied buildings. This report gives an assessment, inventory, and analysis of current network infrastructure, along with the risks associated with the current deployment. It also provides recommendations to achieve network enrichments in preparation for the town’s new municipal telecommunications network and services. Implementation of the technology master plan is a three-step process that is currently underway. The process begins with upgrading and/or selecting new municipal IT business applications that support the town’s business processes and incorporate industry standards and best-practice functionality and technologies. The next step in the process involves a redefinition of the technical requirements of the newly selected municipal IT business applications — requirements such as CPU speed, memory, data-networking speed, storage, data management, security, data sharing, etc. — and then building an optimal IT infrastructure, including computers, printers, servers, local area networking, etc., required to support it. The final step is the town’s most ambitious and will have the greatest impact on the community: Greenfield will build a low-cost, high-speed ‘last-mile’ broadband infrastructure to support the town’s new IT infrastructure, and to meet the voice, data, and Internet needs of every business and resident.

2015 Healthcare Costs Projected to Grow 6.8%
Growth in healthcare spending is expected to tick upward next year, in part because consumers are now seeking care they put off during the economic downturn, according to a report released this week. Authored by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute, the report forecasts medical cost growth of 6.8%, compared to 6.5% for this year. The projected increase is slight compared to double-digit increases seen before the downturn, but the rate of growth had been slowing in the past five years, so the upward shift is worth noting, said Ceci Connolly, managing director of the institute.

Number of Jobless Seeking Aid Falls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined late last month, the latest evidence that an economic slowdown earlier this year hasn’t caused employers to cut jobs. Weekly applications fell 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 312,000, the U.S. Labor Department said. The four-week average rose 2,000 to 314,000, but the average has fallen 9% since Jan. 1.

Home Sales Post Largest Gain Nationally Since 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of previously owned homes posted the best gain in nearly three years in May, the National Assoc. of Realtors reported, rising 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.89 million. That gain was the fastest since August 2011; still, sales are 5% below the pace of May 2013. And the pace of home sales is well below the 5.1 million homes sold in 2013 and off the pace of 5.5 million annual sales that would reflect a healthy economy. Sales were dampened by last year’s rise in mortgage rates, tight supplies, and tougher lending standards.

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