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Community Pride

Community Pride Pride Stores

Pride Stores recently donated $25,000 to the Center for Human Development’s (CHD) MaryAnne’s Kids Fund, which was established to provide opportunities for children in foster care that would otherwise be unavailable to them. This donation will help continue to provide these children the means to pursue special interests in music, dance, art, sports, summer camps, and extracurricular education, and an overall positive influence that will remain with them throughout their lives. “Pride does so much for MaryAnne’s Kids, helping foster children have opportunities that would not otherwise be available to them,” said Jim Williams, CHD’s Children and Families Program director. “We are grateful to have such a great partner in the community.” Every year, Pride Stores sells $1 ornaments in each of its 30 locations during the holidays to support MaryAnne’s Kids. “We are grateful to all the Pride customers who support this important fund-raiser,” said Marsha Del Monte, president of Pride Stores. Pictured among CHD staff and volunteers are Karen Nystrom, Pride’s director of marketing (second row, third from left), Del Monte (fourth from left), and Williams (fifth from left).

 

 

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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Holly K. Michaelson, M.D. v. Kellogg Co. and U.S. Foods
Allegation: Plaintiff suffered oral lacerations, internal bleeding, abdominal pain, and bowel trauma after ingesting Kellogg cereal containing shards of glass: $25,000+
Filed: 10/20/15

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Burek Brothers Construction v. A.C.E. Coatings Unlimited Inc. and Bernard Woodard
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $12,550
Filed: 12/11/15

Morais Concrete Service Inc. v. Town of Orange
Allegation: Breach of a public construction contract: $20,188.11
Filed: 11/20/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Ryder Transportation Services v. Vision Beyond Transportation Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $187,979.76
Filed: 12/15/15

Specialty Bolt & Screw Inc. v. Crosby Queenin Properties, LLC
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $130,000+
Filed: 12/18/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

J. Polep Distribution Services v. D Market and Sohrab Khan
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,398.09
Filed: 12/22/15

Mohawk Factoring Inc. v. Rainbow Carpet and John P. Casey
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,068.49
Filed: 12/24/15

Sage Engineering and Contracting Inc. v. 134 Capital Drive, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services and materials in renovation of building: $135,602
Filed: 12/23/15

U.S. Foodservices Inc. v. West Springfield Adult Care, LLC and John Bersani
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,939.69
Filed: 12/21/15

Zakiyyah Lybieddin v. Leominster Credit Union and Metro Auto Sales and Services Inc.
Allegation: Defendant Leominster acted unfairly by refusing to respond to plaintiff regarding a rescission of a lease agreement with Metro: $20,620
Filed: 12/30/15

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Taking a Stand Against Bullying

A grant proposal that Westfield Bank

A grant proposal that Westfield Bank submitted to the Mass. Bankers Assoc. Charitable Foundation on behalf of Rachel’s Challenge has resulted in a $2,000 award to that organization, which provides intervention programs designed to provide a safe, caring, and supporting learning environment and is named in honor of Rachel Scott, who was killed in the Columbine school shooting in Colorado in 1999. The award will help fund local anti-bullying efforts in the Greater Westfield area, and is in addition to the $3,500 Future Fund grant Westfield Bank awarded Rachel’s Challenge in 2015. “Bullying, harassment, and violence have no place in society — and especially not in our schools,” said James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank. Pictured with Westfield Technical Academy students are (from left) Stefan Czaporowski, the school’s principal; Stacy Waite, branch manager, Westfield Bank; Westfield Police Sgt. Eric Hall; and Kristine Hupfer, Rachel’s Challenge advisor.

 

 

 

Hoophall Classic Leadership Award

Springfield College and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Springfield College and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame presented the fourth annual Hoophall Classic Leadership Award to Springfield College sport management students Brooke Fairman and Gregory Weigert (second and third from left). Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper (left) and Hall President and CEO John Doleva (right) made the formal presentation during the 2016 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena. Both Fairman and Weigert were key contributors during the Classic, the leading high-school basketball tournament in the country. Fairman and Weigert helped lead more than 75 student event-staff workers and more than 30 student liaisons during the event. They created and conducted training sessions for volunteers of the event; collaborated with Springfield College Office of Conferences & Special Events, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and ESPN to ensure schedules of events; and supervised all event operations during the five-day tournament. They were each awarded a $2,500 scholarship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2015.

AMHERST

Jeffrey Brown
231 Triangle St.
$11,000 — Change out rooftop air conditioning unit

Town of Amherst School Department
70 South East St.
$36,000 — New roof

CHICOPEE

Authier Inc.
12 Dallaire Ave.
$8,500 — Repair front of building

River Valley Counseling Center
249 Exchange St.
$40,000 — Repair water damage

W.M.D.C.
227 Lonczak Dr.
$38,000 — Install modular office

GREENFIELD

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$8,000 — Interior renovations

James Arcoleo
146 Federal St.
$158,000 — Renovate building to medical offices

Sander Greenfield, LLC
367 Federal St.
$20,000 — Interior renovations for paint booth, bathrooms, and reception area

Super 8 Motel
21 Colrain Road
$6,500 — Renovations to create a laundry room

Quabbin Regions Inc.
326 Deerfield St.
$10,000 — New roof

LUDLOW

Lupa Game Farm
62 Nash Hill Road
$11,500 — Alterations

SOUTH HADLEY

Francis Conforti
41 West Summit St.
$47,000 — Re-roof

Town of South Hadley
1 Lincoln Ave.
$4,000 — Re-roofing

U.S. Industrial Gaylord, LP
24-28 Gaylord St.
$200,000 — Renovations and alterations

SPRINGFIELD

Boston Road/Pasco Rt. 20 Retail, LLC
1300 Boston Road
$130,000 — Permit for building shell only

SMD Realty
933-937 Boston Road
$120,000 — Interior build-out

Wakefern Food
633 Boston Road
$608,000 — Expand existing supermarket

Real Estate Transactions

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Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

91 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $260,831
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mark Healy
Date: 01/04/16

BUCKLAND

4 Clement St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jesus Salgado
Seller: Patricia A. Donohue
Date: 01/06/16

2 Laurel St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Friedman
Seller: Pamela E. Parker
Date: 12/30/15

27 Orcutt Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: John R. Holden
Seller: Ruth M. Bosch
Date: 01/07/16

36 State St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Donald T. Dodge
Seller: Phillips B. Sherburne
Date: 12/31/15

CHARLEMONT

71 West Oxbow Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Gonzalez
Seller: Henry Dymerski
Date: 12/28/15

CONWAY

59 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gregory D. Smith
Seller: James Boehmer
Date: 01/08/16

DEERFIELD

5 Industrial Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $1,916,250
Buyer: Deerfield Industrial LLC
Seller: CMLT 2008 LSI Ind. 5 LLC
Date: 12/29/15

ERVING

28 Forest St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $151,270
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: James Sicard
Date: 12/29/15

143 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Hodges
Seller: Shawn D. Conway
Date: 12/29/15

8 Union St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Chase
Seller: Jason T. Liimatainen
Date: 01/05/16

GREENFIELD

7 Alden St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $223,348
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: John Snide
Date: 12/30/15

9 Carol Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Christopher Kimball
Date: 12/28/15

26 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher V. Mason
Seller: Frances T. Cassidy
Date: 12/30/15

30-32 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Grinnell Properties LLC
Seller: Greenfield Savings Bank
Date: 01/06/16

55 White Birch Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Darlene A. Holland
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/04/16

HAWLEY

28 West Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Tedd F. White
Seller: Lisa A. Turner
Date: 12/28/15

LEVERETT

79 Hemenway Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Patrick R. Jernigan
Seller: Roberts, Doris H., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/16

MONTAGUE

82 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Broga
Seller: Shelley M. May
Date: 12/29/15

75 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $146,100
Buyer: Frances C. Macphail
Seller: US Bank
Date: 12/31/15

NEW SALEM

12 East Eagleville Lane
New Salem, MA 01331
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Kingsbury
Seller: Parker B. Edson
Date: 12/31/15

ORANGE

504 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Erwin H. Merrifield
Seller: Steven T. Canning
Date: 12/30/15

117 Hayden St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard A. Jones
Seller: Logan Reid Ventures LLC
Date: 12/29/15

558 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $257,900
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Richard J. Delrossi
Date: 12/30/15

SUNDERLAND

258 River Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Snyder
Seller: Martha G. Bushey
Date: 12/30/15

WARWICK

315 Wendell Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Stone Financing LLC
Seller: Kirk S. Valentine
Date: 12/31/15

WHATELY

223 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Timothy Viens
Seller: Mindy T. Thach
Date: 01/04/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

262 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Riccardo A. Panaia
Seller: Timothy F. Sugrue
Date: 12/29/15

138 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Gina G. Daniele
Seller: Eric J. Vieu
Date: 01/06/16

69 Randall St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Robert H. Greany
Seller: Thelma U. Troie
Date: 01/08/16

19-21 Hope Farms Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Ghareeb
Seller: Kristin E. Bistany
Date: 12/30/15

48 Howard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Ellen Mwapaura
Seller: Daglio, Gloria L., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/15

321 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Marcon Investments LLC
Seller: O’Connell Oil Associates
Date: 12/30/15

1004 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: 1004 Springfield St. LLC
Seller: Ellsworth W. Smith
Date: 01/08/16

650 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Yash RT
Seller: Donald A. Scott
Date: 12/28/15

43 Witheridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Vernon P. Farmer
Seller: Kylee C. Granfield
Date: 12/30/15

BLANDFORD

9 Woronoco Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Turrell
Seller: Francis Zak
Date: 12/30/15

BRIMFIELD

185 Old Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Mark R. Bastien
Seller: Jason P. Foskett
Date: 12/31/15

CHICOPEE

119 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Jonathan Robert
Seller: Mitchel M. Plamondon
Date: 12/31/15

95 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,900
Buyer: Kevin St. Georges
Seller: G. F. Bergeron-Chartier
Date: 12/31/15

342 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: NAP Properties LLC
Seller: K&A LLC
Date: 01/05/16

53 Green St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Michael Kruzel
Seller: Eleanor R. Kapinos
Date: 12/29/15

14 Guerin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Patrick A. Ganieany
Seller: Karen A. Kosoirek
Date: 12/30/15

101 Holyoke Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Sydney J. Roy
Seller: Nathan T. Baker
Date: 01/08/16

15 Nadeau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Gordafreed D. Gardin
Seller: Joseph M. Kokoszka
Date: 12/31/15

65 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Maura M. Livingstone
Seller: Mary L. Coalson
Date: 01/06/16

42 Sandra Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Robert L. Scribner
Seller: Michael A. Scribner
Date: 12/31/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

75 Alpine Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,900
Buyer: Nicholas L. Scholtz
Seller: Joseph A. Panzetti
Date: 12/29/15

76 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Melanie Bliss
Seller: Antonio Truoiolo
Date: 01/08/16

115 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Anthony Hernandez
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/28/15

231 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Maritza L. Zavala
Seller: Paul M. Foley
Date: 12/30/15

520 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cafe CT LLC
Seller: Antonio Coelho
Date: 01/06/16

7 Odion St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $218,900
Buyer: German Garcia
Seller: Kevin M. Reed
Date: 01/06/16

21 Oxford Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Antonio Truoiolo
Seller: Thomas P. Hanifan
Date: 01/08/16

Pondview Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Custom Homes Development Group
Seller: Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons
Date: 01/07/16

746 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Yaw Sarpong
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 12/30/15

470 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Robert J. Mazur
Seller: Kenneth A. Richard
Date: 12/30/15

56 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Heather M. Locklear
Seller: Vincent A. Vaicekauskas
Date: 12/28/15

71 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Timothy Shea
Seller: Gary T. Lloyd
Date: 12/31/15

GRANVILLE

272 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John P. Yeakley
Seller: Travis A. Gaffey
Date: 01/08/16

552 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: William H. Adair
Seller: John A. Cosmus
Date: 12/30/15

HAMPDEN

11 Maple Grove Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $378,500
Buyer: Mark Tobias
Seller: Jerry Ago
Date: 01/04/16

365 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $338,900
Buyer: Robert Vanwart
Seller: James K. Quackenbush
Date: 01/07/16

146 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Fletcher & Maple LLC
Seller: Timothy S. Shea
Date: 12/29/15

66 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Mary Persaud
Seller: O’Donnell, William J., (Estate)

HOLLAND

10 Julia Ann Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David A. Lopez
Seller: Christian D. Lund
Date: 12/29/15

HOLYOKE

91 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Paul J. Maiolo
Seller: Ian Lafond
Date: 12/29/15

173-175 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Angel L. Rodriguez
Seller: Raymond F. Turgeon
Date: 01/04/16

393 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Dziok
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 12/29/15

1093 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Edwin Gonzalez
Seller: Bogumil Kazmierczak
Date: 12/30/15

205-207 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Hunter Allen
Seller: Saray Kon
Date: 12/31/15

7 Thorpe Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Yarland Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apartments
Date: 01/08/16

31 Valley Heights
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Corbin A. Lavertu
Seller: Roy, Robert H., (Estate)
Date: 12/30/15

222 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Marisol Figueroa
Seller: Elizabeth Rivera
Date: 01/06/16

230 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Melvin Pagan
Seller: Reynardo J. Nazario
Date: 12/30/15

330 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $128,284
Buyer: Miriam Villa-Ayala
Seller: Jeffrey Ocampo
Date: 01/07/16

LONGMEADOW

275 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $268,250
Buyer: Brendan Fitzgerald
Seller: David Trenkner
Date: 01/05/16

429 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Yisroel Gesin
Seller: Joseph A. Garofalo
Date: 01/04/16

1069 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Douglas Ferro
Seller: Ira Smolowitz
Date: 01/08/16

57 Maplewood St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Esther M. Kim
Seller: Carl W. Janovsky
Date: 01/05/16

97 Tecumseh Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Buyer: Shambhu Rana
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 01/04/16

35 Twin Brook Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Hayes
Seller: Natasha A. Reid
Date: 12/28/15

LUDLOW

163 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Fernando L. Ribeiro
Seller: Arthur A. Flanagan
Date: 01/08/16

91 Chapin Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Jettie C. McCullough
Seller: Edward C. Bryant
Date: 12/31/15

110 James St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Anna Vargas
Seller: Amelia Santos-Dias
Date: 12/28/15

219 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John Carvalho
Seller: Jimmy Canoa
Date: 12/29/15

70-72 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Beau Stjacques
Seller: Paulo C. Ramos
Date: 12/30/15

68 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Nicole L. White
Seller: Laura L. Poehler
Date: 12/28/15

221 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: David M. Garcia
Seller: Kevin Czaplicki
Date: 12/30/15

137 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: James R. Soffen
Seller: Brian Liberty
Date: 12/31/15

343 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: 341-343 Winsor Street LLC
Seller: Macs LLC
Date: 12/31/15

MONSON

35 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Erica M. Brunell
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 01/06/16

24 Old Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Keith M. Ostrander
Seller: William J. O’Neil
Date: 01/05/16

PALMER

24 Breton St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $170,300
Buyer: Jessy I. Salsbury
Seller: Barnes, Joyce M., (Estate)
Date: 01/06/16

N/A
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Brad F. Brothers
Seller: Paul J. Demers
Date: 12/29/15

1060 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Kimberly Bailey
Seller: Ryan M. McMullen
Date: 01/06/16

2118-2120 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Alyson Hann
Seller: James F. Shea
Date: 01/04/16

RUSSELL

160 Timberidge Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Pascale
Seller: Brian C. Ober
Date: 12/28/15

121 Westwood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Steven M. Zayac
Seller: Mary A. Carlson
Date: 12/30/15

SOUTHWICK

162 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Patrice N. Stearley
Seller: Michael J. Zalucki
Date: 12/28/15

300 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: TSC Enterprises LLC
Seller: David B. Spillane
Date: 01/08/16

194 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Dale T. Lafayette
Seller: Lynn K. McMullin
Date: 01/08/16

9 Industrial Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: TSC Enterprises LLC
Seller: 9 Industrial Road LLC
Date: 12/31/15

12 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: David W. Hamel
Seller: Vernon P. Famer
Date: 12/30/15

285 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Rebecca M. Joslin
Seller: Dale T. Lafayette
Date: 01/08/16

181 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jose Canini
Seller: Timothy J. Mannion
Date: 12/30/15

SPRINGFIELD

1800 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $915,649
Buyer: Blue Hills Fuels LLC
Seller: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Date: 12/31/15

68 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Debra A. Gomes
Seller: Penniman, Mildred M., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/16

97 Bremen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,400
Buyer: Bernadette Davis
Seller: Jay Weissman
Date: 12/31/15

26 Burnside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jolene Alexander
Seller: Jackson H. Williams
Date: 01/07/16

837-839 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jeauvon L. Garcia
Seller: Gloria Turner
Date: 12/30/15

19 Chalfonte Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Lauren Dembek
Seller: Robert M. Wood
Date: 01/06/16

14 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Denault
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 01/07/16

7 Dana St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Sergul Durdu
Seller: George S. Elias
Date: 01/07/16

26 Delano Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Christina Dacruz
Seller: Timothy Clark
Date: 01/08/16

63 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Cesar C. Acevedo
Seller: Cesar Acevedo
Date: 12/30/15

108-110 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Karla M. Rivera
Seller: Gustavo E. Bautista
Date: 12/30/15

30 Gold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Fernando A. Suero
Date: 12/31/15

217 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Lee Dutil
Seller: Deborah Tracy
Date: 01/06/16

67 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Aaron R. Goncalves
Seller: Pszczyna RT
Date: 01/07/16

36 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Torena C. Webb-Thomas
Seller: Asbel Nunez
Date: 12/30/15

42 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Torena C. Webb-Thomas
Seller: Asbel Nunez
Date: 12/30/15

32 Larkspur St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Babette Pellechia-Reyes
Seller: Danielle C. Armstrong
Date: 12/29/15

236 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,650
Buyer: Luis M. Ovalle
Seller: Anthony Carnevale
Date: 12/30/15

112 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Eugene Ortiz-Reyes
Seller: Merlo Associates Inc.
Date: 12/29/15

9 Montcalm St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $198,700
Buyer: Yekaterina A. Alekseyeva
Seller: KAC Properties LLC
Date: 12/28/15

53 Murray Hill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,300
Buyer: Richard R. Wilkins
Seller: Robert J. Smith
Date: 01/05/16

59 Pinevale St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Raddy O. Nunez
Seller: KEM Management LLC
Date: 01/07/16

117 Portulaca Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Tamari J. Martinez
Seller: Nathaniel M. Murray
Date: 01/05/16

163-165 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Yeison Ramirez
Seller: Begaina Lopez
Date: 01/08/16

15 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,383
Buyer: Sergey Savonin
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 01/05/16

50 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Cassandra Martinez
Seller: Jonathan K. Willoughby
Date: 01/05/16

2025 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $2,090,000
Buyer: WD 2025 Roosevelt LLC
Seller: Bay State Gas Co.
Date: 12/29/15

68 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Neil Bridgman
Seller: Michael J. Martino
Date: 12/29/15

428-430 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Norse Properties LLC
Seller: Croken, Edward D., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/15

159 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Andy Ocasio
Seller: Maria L. Perez
Date: 12/29/15

515 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thanh Huynh
Seller: David G. Stevens
Date: 12/29/15

68 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Johnny F. Izquierdo
Seller: Anwar Properties LLC
Date: 12/29/15

68 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Holly Alvarez-Savageau
Seller: Diep Lam
Date: 12/31/15

2163 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $151,871
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sammie L. Smith
Date: 12/30/15

WALES

18 Lynch Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Robert C. Milne
Seller: Theresa M. Smart
Date: 12/30/15

25 Lynch Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: John S. Griswold
Seller: Judith M. Chisholm
Date: 12/31/15

39 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Jason Prokowiew
Seller: Stephen M. Dennis
Date: 12/30/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

103 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Stephanie R. Dowers
Seller: Freshour, John H., (Estate)
Date: 01/04/16

39 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: John R. Bowers
Seller: Ann E. Phaneuf
Date: 01/08/16

106 Lincoln St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,722
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tracy L. Hartshorn
Date: 12/29/15

811 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Central Chevrolet Inc.
Seller: William R. Bayton
Date: 12/31/15

44 Morningside Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mandy C. Chan
Seller: Donald Pomeroy
Date: 01/08/16

39 Mulcahy Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Hassen M. Borhot
Seller: Francis Wheeler Construction
Date: 01/07/16

294 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,900
Seller: Raymond M. Dutkiewicz
Date: 01/07/16

22 Prospect St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Battista & Sons Property Mgmt.
Seller: Paula A. Remington
Date: 12/29/15

885 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $2,050,000
Buyer: 66 West Springfeild Realty
Seller: Veerji LLC
Date: 01/07/16

75 Sagamore Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Gary P. Acebuche
Seller: Terence J. Hurlbut
Date: 01/06/16

30 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $194,900
Seller: Flagstone Properties Inc.
Date: 12/29/15

2482 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Keith D. Cosimini
Seller: Jan C. Trudell
Date: 12/29/15

William Frank Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $364,875
Buyer: MWF Realty Realty LLC
Seller: Klondike Investment Group
Date: 12/29/15

WESTFIELD

39 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Nadezhda Shlykova
Seller: Ruth M. Minkus
Date: 01/07/16

78 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $357,920
Buyer: Jeffrey V. Cormier
Seller: Granville Road LLC
Date: 01/08/16

19 Hancock St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Boris Kuklin
Seller: Benjamin Solokhin
Date: 12/28/15

41 Heritage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Jason Worrell
Seller: David A. Amanti
Date: 12/30/15

113 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael P. Daly
Seller: Robert K. Walker
Date: 01/05/16

35 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Amanda M. Leclair
Seller: Wanda L. Lafogg
Date: 01/04/16

57 Orchard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Routhier
Seller: Sitler, Helen E., (Estate)
Date: 12/30/15

16 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Thomson
Seller: Nancy A. Smith
Date: 12/28/15

22 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Quinn
Seller: Craig A. Thomas
Date: 12/29/15

39 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David D. Duda
Seller: Anna D. Dalikas
Date: 12/30/15

136 Shannon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Philip Chabot
Seller: Rene Chabot
Date: 12/31/15

46 Vadnais St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Aaron M. Kline
Seller: Steve N. Spelman
Date: 01/05/16

WILBRAHAM

36 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rebecca C. Gay
Seller: Phyllis A. Murphy
Date: 12/28/15

123 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: James J. Charles
Seller: Corrine E. Sawyer
Date: 12/30/15

25 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Derek Fergus
Seller: Michael F. Ware
Date: 12/31/15

Stonington Dr. #14
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Peter D. Martins
Seller: Silo Farm Associates LLC
Date: 01/08/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

BELCHERTOWN

66 Chadbourne Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Carleen S. Sullivan
Seller: Deborah L. Dunbar
Date: 01/04/16

95 Enoch Sanford Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Deirdre Marley
Seller: Elizabeth B. Holtzman
Date: 12/31/15

Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lori A. Alves
Seller: David A. Ladizki
Date: 12/28/15

25 Lexington Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Norman B. Veroneau
Seller: Jeannine B. Daskam
Date: 12/29/15

205 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Sara B. Trowbridge
Seller: L. P. Audette Builders Inc.
Date: 01/05/16

47 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,700
Buyer: Christopher M. Johnson
Seller: Karen A. Utley
Date: 12/29/15

141 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Erik Gay
Seller: Linda T. Gay
Date: 12/31/15

131 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Loretta W. Lyons
Seller: Michele F. Critelli
Date: 01/04/16

CUMMINGTON

16 Jordan Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Nathan Buckhout
Seller: Gregory A. Jordan
Date: 01/04/16

EASTHAMPTON

10 Alden St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Jacqueline B. Siller
Seller: Brousseau, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 01/04/16

7 Allen St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ruth A. Barrett IRT
Seller: Rita L. Bartlett
Date: 01/08/16

396 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Peter E. Jalbert
Seller: Linda L. McDonald
Date: 12/31/15

12 Emily Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $321,900
Buyer: Ryan M. Jones
Seller: Michael A. Jurkowski
Date: 12/30/15

51 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Wilson G. Buri
Seller: Mark T. McDowell
Date: 12/30/15

49 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Maureen L. Belliveau
Seller: Michael D. Thibault
Date: 12/30/15

4 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ralph S. Robitaille
Seller: Fletcher S. Smith
Date: 12/30/15

65 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: David P. Lang
Seller: Richard W. Koloszyc
Date: 01/08/16

90-92 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Alan Verson
Seller: William J. Schalk
Date: 12/31/15

89 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $224,800
Buyer: Danielle Martineau
Seller: Charles E. Yates
Date: 12/29/15

107 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Robert C. Fedor
Seller: Linda A. Keyes
Date: 12/30/15

30 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael J. O’Connor
Seller: Herbert A. Peterson
Date: 01/08/16

119 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John A. Deiling
Seller: Nancy F. MacDonald RET
Date: 01/05/16

GRANBY

242 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Emily D. Souza
Seller: Robert L. Gould
Date: 12/30/15

109 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mark B. Paul
Seller: Derek R. Mercure
Date: 12/31/15

HADLEY

121 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Earle Shumway
Seller: Gerard P. Goodsell
Date: 01/06/16

36 Stockbridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Joan Zaskey
Seller: Zaskey Frank, (Estate)
Date: 01/04/16

HUNTINGTON

3 Lowell Lane
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Randy J. Lemire
Seller: Joseph E. Kellam
Date: 12/30/15

99 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Kellie E. Riel
Seller: Stephan W. Manley
Date: 01/08/16

NORTHAMPTON

21 5th Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Karine Roesch
Seller: John H. Fagan
Date: 12/30/15

6 Beaver Brook Loop
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Steven P. McDonough
Seller: Beaver Brook NT
Date: 12/29/15

1345 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: J. Laurel Pelis
Seller: John L. McKenna
Date: 12/31/15

133 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael C. Sanders
Seller: Valerie J. Dahl
Date: 12/30/15

37 Henshaw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Batchelor
Seller: Mary J. Price
Date: 12/29/15

401 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Jakob Palches
Seller: Gougeon, Norman A., (Estate)
Date: 12/30/15

53 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Kathryn Collins
Seller: Jeremy Winstead
Date: 12/31/15

52 Laurel St.
Amount: $306,250
Buyer: Carrie M. Banks
Seller: Scott W. Remick
Date: 12/28/15

97 Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jaynjane LLC
Seller: 97 Locust Street RT
Date: 01/06/16

65 Maple Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Louise L. Lopman
Seller: Stephanie B. Kelly
Date: 12/31/15

239 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Mary J. Price
Seller: Evelyn S. Berman
Date: 01/08/16

181 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: David I. Rosenfield
Seller: Charles T. Canalizo
Date: 01/08/16

PELHAM

137-B Packardville Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Wesley K. Couture
Seller: Barbara E. Deguise
Date: 12/31/15

SOUTH HADLEY

31 Riverlodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $363,366
Buyer: Robert E. Chouinard
Seller: Homes By Leblanc Inc.
Date: 12/28/15

10 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Erin K. Regan
Seller: Joseph R. Marchetti
Date: 01/06/16

SOUTHAMPTON

40 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Swift
Seller: Kelly Cline
Date: 01/08/16

20 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Aaron G. Gay
Seller: Martin J. Sawyer
Date: 12/29/15

5 Miller Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $261,261
Buyer: Martin J. Sawyer
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 12/29/15

WARE

76 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Jay H. Frolick
Seller: Rosemarie T. Acquista
Date: 12/31/15

14 Laurel Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Clayton F. Jedziniak
Seller: Angela J. Lawrence
Date: 01/04/16

110 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Laura E. Gilmore
Seller: Scott Fershleiser
Date: 01/08/16

WILLIAMSBURG

1 Kellogg Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Poverty Mountain LLP
Seller: Charles H. Edwards
Date: 01/07/16

142 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: American Dream Realty LLC
Seller: Berkshire Bank
Date: 01/07/16

10 Mountain St.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Michael Whalen
Seller: Pandora C. Redwin
Date: 01/05/16

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Bailey, Michael L.
Bailey, Anne M.
63 Sanford St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/16

Bank, Michael S.
PO Box 102
Sandisfield, MA 01255
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/05/16

Benoit, Robin M.
368 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/04/16

BGM Electrical Contractor
Mitton, Bruce G.
48 Donamor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/16

Blase, George A.
Blase, Kelly A.
19 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/16

Calderwood, Patricia A.
239 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/11/16

Czupryna, Roger Joseph
5 Cosgrove St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/12/16

Davenport, Ronald
Davenport, Susan M.
12 Crandall St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/11/16

Haygood, Chanelle J.
a/k/a Phair’s Lawn Service
154 Croyden Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/07/16

Hutchins, Rodney C.
Hutchins, Marie E.
726 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/16

Koszorowski, Tobie
144 Mallow Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/12/16

Kustra, Lita M.
441 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/07/16

Martin, Carole Elaine
32 Quaboag Valley Co-op S.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/11/16

Phair’s Lawn Service
Phair, Robert W.
58 Thomas Island Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/05/16

Pinkos, David R.
48 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/14/16

Renz America Company Inc.
92 Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/06/16

Semaski, Kerry A.
58 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/10/16

Smith, Norman Wallace
Smith, Lisa Mae
8 Orpin Road
Peru, MA 01235
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/16

Torres, Jose J.
19 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/07/16

Zinn, Byron W.
Zinn, Michelle L.
a/k/a Cone, Michelle L.
a/k/a McGrath, Michelle L.
48 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/13/16

Rivas, Ramon L.
41 Collins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/15

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Built for Comfort Band
21 Fairview St.
Douglas Rossi

DAB Studios
525 Springfield St.
Danielle Burns

Stan’s Paving
1370 Main St.
B & J Stanley

Trespass
1251 River Road
Trespass

GREENFIELD

Anne Christopher Nail Company
5 Arch St.
Sheila Dupras

Attune Reiki and Healing Arts
110 Franklin St.
Benjamin Conruck

Barlow Paving & Excavating
77 Davis St.
Bryan Barlow

Saw-What Photography
209 Barton Road
Kelley Manson

Unity Healing Temple
158 Main St.
Kristin Brackett

HOLYOKE

Joann Fabrics & Crafts
2267 Northampton St.
Brian Bailey

Myers Conversation
46 Howard St.
William Myers

Those Dogs
60 Chapin St.
Brian Goldrick

SPRINGFIELD

413 Gridiron Consulting
36 Gates Ave.
Warren Lawrence

Allston Antiques
27 Lyman St.
William Paul

Arianna Family Market
51 Montgomery St.
Arelis Siri

Bella Milano Pizza
29 St. James Blvd.
Ahmet Citlak

Better Care Cleaning
178 Albermarle St.
Willie Jones

Car Guys Auto Recyclers
148 Temby St.
Allan Bartlett

Career Express Cleaning
699 Bay St.
Jenny Silva

Carlos Crus Masonry
51 Chester St.
Carlos Crus

CMV Home Improvement
21 Lang St.
Carlos Velez

Dallas & Company
161 Laconia St.
Richard Anthony

Dillomart
74 Bartels St.
Keiko Andolino

DLP Anderson
18 Northway Dr.
Dawn L. Anderson

Done Right Realty
25 Merrick Ave.
Jerry Rivera

Top Mechanical Service
77 Ellsworth Ave.
Raymond Brainard

Top Notch Cuts
363 Boston Road
Shawn Jones

Try Me Too Breakfast
827 State St.
Damin J. Mullen

Tufts Health Plan
1441 Main St.
Tufts Associated

Vega Productions
1562 Sumner Ave.
Joe Vega

White House Vision
107 Spring St.
Aaron Butler

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Green Paws Landscaping
1614 Westfield St.
Craig Chapman

Hampden Gas Mart Inc.
562 Westfield St.
Nipun Salja

JMJ Vacuum
735 Memorial Ave.
Donald Desnoyers

KAP  Stone Kraft Paper
100 Palmer Ave.
KAP Stone Container

Market Ready Solutions
38 Neptune Ave.
New England Estate

Riverdale Storage Center
143 Doty Circle
Jan Chrzran

The Crop Shop
338 Westfield St.
Nancy Jamrog

Incorporations

By
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

Krishna Keshav Corp., 31 Riviera Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Jay Patel, 9 Sanford Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Gas station and convenience store.

Amherst

Ginger Garden Restaurant Amherst Inc., 351 Northampton St., Amherst, MA 01002. Xue Bin Zhang, 1855 SW Jamesport Dr., Port St Lucie, FL 34953. Food service.

Belchertown

Gigxero Inc., 121 Aldrich St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Kristopher J. Pacunas, same. Technology: Internet (e-commerce and website).

Clarksburg

Florida Mountain Turnip Inc., 522 Walker St., Clarksburg, MA 01247. Jerrid C. Burdick, same. Service — Florida mountain turnips and vegetables.

Easthampton

Golden China Pan Inc., 98 Union St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Dan Ju Pan, 8 Quirk Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. Restaurant.

Great Barrington

MC2 Creative Services Inc., 454 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Walter J. McTeigue III, 76 Townhouse Road, South Egremont, MA 01258. Jewelry design and related services.

Hampden

La Casa Bella Inc., 546 Main St., Hampden, MA 01036. Michael F. Connors, 7 Jennifer Lane, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Restaurant/tavern.

Holyoke

Jeb Corporation, 81 North Bridge St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Jose Almonte, 193 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Own and operate a liquor store.

Longmeadow

Hair Studio One Inc., 20 Cross St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Michelle La Valley, 13 Rabideau Dr., Easthampton, MA 01027. Hair salon.

Southwick

Him Group Foundation Inc., 37 Dear Run Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Pramod Sarraf, same. Organization for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.

Springfield

Guananico 1 Market Corp., 68 Locust St., Springfield, MA 01108. Carlos Tejada, same. Grocery store.

Main Wok Inc., 590 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Song Qiu Chen, same. Restaurant/food service.

Mama Hilda’s Houses Inc., 13 Quincy St., Springfield, MA 01109. Rosah Clase Tuarezca, same. Recovery center for women from alcohol, drugs, and domestic violence.

Markey Barrett, P.C., 1414 Main ST. 8th Floor, Springfield, MA 01144. Patrick J. Markey, 17 Oxford St., Springfield, MA 01108. Law practice.

Masjid Al-Nur Inc., 820 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01109. Yasir Osman, 197 Florida St., Springfield, MA 01109. Place of worship for Muslims and providing education on Islam.

Westfield

HCT Second Hand & Pawn Shop Inc., 68 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085. Thang Dac Bui, 32 Russell St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Buy and sell new and used merchandise.

West Springfield

Het Parikh Inc., 55 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Rakesh Parikh, same. Real estate.

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Downtown Springfield
to Offer Free Wi-fi

SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy announced upgrades to Springfield’s downtown technology infrastructure. The initiatives include providing free public wi-fi access beginning in the downtown area this spring, then expanding to other areas of the city, including public parks. Working with city partners, the initiative will also bring high-speed fiber into buildings, which will provide the growing entrepreneurship sector with quicker, cost-effective, easier-to-access technology. “Springfield has a history of innovation,” Sarno said. “These investments will keep us competitive in the market to attract entrepreneurs and to assist those here today in continuing to grow. This will also serve as a matter of convenience for residents and tourists who will be able to access Internet in our parks and public spaces.” The initial investment will range between $50,000 and $100,000 and will ensure free wi-fi access throughout downtown. The investment comes on the heels of the city’s announcement of a National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) award, part of which will dedicate funding to a pair of key innovation projects in the district: DevelopSpringfield’s Springfield Innovation Center and an IT workforce-training program through Tech Foundry. Funding is expected to be $300,000 for each project. All of these activities fall in the city’s Transformative Development Initiative district, a designation the city applied for and was awarded through MassDevelopment, which has since provided staff, an equity investment, and technical and financial assistance as the Worthington Street master plan continues to advance. “This has all been part of a dedicated planning process to establish an innovation district in our downtown,” Kennedy said. “The private and nonprofit sectors have been doing their share in creating a great deal of excitement with programming; these key city infrastructure investments will only help further these efforts. It’s been a great partnership.”

Springfield Regional Chamber Adopts
Energy Position

SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of the Springfield Regional Chamber voted this week, on behalf of its members, to take a position on energy in the state of Massachusetts and to support a balanced energy portfolio, including the expansion of the supply of natural gas. “Energy is a critical issue for our members. While they acknowledge that regional investment in the transmission infrastructure has increased the reliability of our grid, they see that demand for natural gas continues to rise and the infrastructure is not in place to support such demand,” said chamber President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. “This not only increases their already-high costs of electricity, but causes constraints on the infrastructure and supply. Combined, they tell us it significantly impeded their continued economic development and the economic development of our region.” As a result, Ciuffreda said the Chamber, on their behalf, has adopted the following position: “The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce (SRC), through its members, has long identified the high, and increasing, cost of energy as a major issue to address and more recently has identified the constraints on the supply of natural gas as a major deterrent to economic development in the region. Therefore, the chamber supports the expansion of the supply of natural gas, especially to the Western Massachusetts region, as a means to assist in economic-development efforts as well as to reduce the cost of electricity. The chamber acknowledges that two pipeline expansions are in various stages of development, the Spectra project as well as the Kinder Morgan project, and encourages the development of each. The chamber believes that there are sufficient permitting and regulatory rules in place to ensure the safety of these projects and the protection of lands in and around these projects. While endorsing the increased supply of natural gas, the chamber also reiterates its support for the goal set by the state for the development of solar energy and encourages swift action on a comprehensive energy bill that will further bring on line other alternative energies such as wind and hydro. Finally, the chamber is encouraging its members to take advantage of the programs available, many funded through electricity charges, for conservation and efficiencies. There is no better way to lower the cost of electricity than through those efforts. Moving toward this balanced portfolio of energy sources and recognizing the conditions and constraints about being in New England will ensure a better future for all — businesses and residents alike.” Ciuffreda said the chamber will work with local and state officials, utility companies, and developers to continue to advocate on behalf of its members for the programs and capital necessary to lower these escalating costs and improve the region’s infrastructure, and will be an active participant in reviewing any legislation on this issue.

 

State Proposes $83.5M
for Vocational Technical Education Programs

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker, Secretary of Education James Peyser, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Ronald Walker II, and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash announced a series of new initiatives to support career vocational technical education, including $83.5 million to be proposed between the governor’s FY 2017 budget recommendation and new capital grant funding to be filed in an economic-development bill this week. “With too many good-paying jobs going unfilled, we are pleased to announce this critical investment in our career and technical schools,” Baker said. “Our proposal will make it possible for more students to explore a pathway to success through stronger partnerships with our schools and local businesses in the Commonwealth.” The funding in the FY 2017 budget will be coupled with a substantial capital-grant program for vocational equipment that further aligns the administration’s investments with local economic- and workforce-development needs and employment partnerships. “Massachusetts has some of the strongest career-technical programs in the country, at both the high-school and college levels, but access and quality are uneven across the Commonwealth, and there’s currently little alignment across education levels,” said Peyser. “Our efforts will significantly expand student access to high-quality career-education programs in STEM fields, manufacturing, and traditional trades, with a focus on underserved populations and communities.” Added Walker, “finding ways to make sure people get the skills and job training they need to get a good-paying job is one of the biggest challenges before us. With these initiatives, we will engage employers as full partners in program design and implementation to help them create a pipeline of workers.” Ash noted that “vocational institutions are an important part of training the workforce to address the skills gap. These additional resources will continue to equip vocational institutions as they train the next generation of skilled workers who will help grow the Commonwealth’s economy.”

 

Employer Confidence Steady to Start 2016

BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts employers remained steady during January as optimism about the state economy offset uncertainty about China and turbulent financial markets. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose 0.5 points to 55.8 last month, starting 2016 well above the 50 mark that denotes a positive economic outlook. The increase was driven by a 1.8-point surge in the index measuring employer attitudes about Massachusetts. Confidence remained lower than it was in January 2015, however. “The fact that employer confidence remained solid during a month in which the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was at one point off 9% and oil dropped below $27 a barrel points to the fundamental, underlying strength of the Massachusetts economy,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. The AIM Index, based on a survey of Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. The Index reached its historic high of 68.5 on two occasions in 1997-98, and its all-time low of 33.3 in February 2009. The index ended 2015 down for the year, but remained consistently in optimistic territory for the first 12-month period since the Great Recession. Most of the sub-indices based on selected questions or categories of employer rose a point or two in January, though all remained down year over year. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, jumped 1.8 points to 58.1, starting the year more than a point lower than last January. “The Massachusetts Index has been above its national counterpart for 80 consecutive months, and that perception was bolstered by the decision in January by General Electric to locate its corporate headquarters in Boston,” Torto said. “GE’s decision was important, not only for the 800 jobs it will bring, but because the company cited Massachusetts’ leadership in knowledge industries as its reason for coming.” The U.S. Index of national business conditions slipped to 49.9 on the month, leaving it more than four points lower than a year ago. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, increased slightly to 54.6, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, rose almost a full point to 57.0. “Employers clearly do not believe that the correction in financial markets signals an overall economic slowdown,” said Alan Clayton-Matthews, associated professor of Economics and Public Policy at Northeastern University and a BEA member. “Massachusetts employers foresee positive business conditions through at least the first half of 2016, and that comports with economic forecasts that Massachusetts will reach full employment during the year.” The three sub-indices bearing on survey respondents’ own operations were mixed in January. The Company Index, reflecting overall business conditions, was up 0.3 points at 57.0, the Sales Index shed 1.1 points to 57.1, and the Employment Index rose 1.3 points to 55.1. “The increase in the Employment Index is good news for Massachusetts. Our survey found that 39% of respondents reported adding staff during the past six months, while 19% reduced employment,” said Katherine Kiel, professor of Economics at College of the Holy Cross and another BEA member. “Expectations for the next six months are even stronger — 37% hiring and only 10% downsizing.”

 

State Announces $9.2M
in Skills Capital Grants

HOLYOKE — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced the availability of $9.2 million in Skills Capital Grants for vocational-technical equipment investments to improve the quality of education and vocational training, provide career technical training to increase program capacity, and enable students to improve their skills to meet the needs of employers in the Commonwealth. “The skills gap is real across the country, and many companies cannot find the talent they need to fill positions and further develop their local economic impact,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “By investing in capital equipment at vocational and technical schools that are focused on training, we will ensure more residents get the skills they need to get good-paying jobs in growing industries across the Commonwealth.” State officials announced the availability of the Skills Capital Grants at the future site of Holyoke Community College’s (HCC) Center for Culinary and Hospitality Excellence, located in the heart of the Holyoke Innovation District, which is experiencing significant investment and growth. The center is being funded by a $1.75 million capital grant from the former Manufacturing Training Equipment Grant program, which is being combined with the Vocational Opportunity Challenge Grants to create the new Skills Capital Grant. The Holyoke grant was awarded from a prior funding round. High demand for career training programs like Holyoke’s led to the creation, and expansion in scope, of the Skills Capital Grant program. “We are proud and excited to see the expansion of Holyoke Community College’s Culinary Arts program into a larger center which will provide critical skills to our residents for jobs available that are available now,” said Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse. Added HCC President William Messner, “Holyoke Community College is committed to continuously improving our academic program offerings. We have invested $20 million in such efforts over the past few years in areas directly related to regional employment opportunities, including this culinary center, as well as healthcare, STEM fields, and adult literacy. We are pleased to be able to expand our culinary and hospitality program at a critical time for the region and look forward to increasing the educational opportunities for hundreds of local residents.” The Skills Capital grants will range from $50,000 to $500,000, and while the grants do not require a match, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate cash and/or in-kind matches. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts schools, institutions, and organizations that provide career/vocational technical education programs, including all Chapter 74-approved vocational tech schools, community colleges, and providers of training programs that meet the federal Perkins Act definition of career and technical education. Grant applications must be submitted by Jan. 29.

 

Results From Statewide
Healthcare Quality
Survey Released

WATERTOWN — Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) announced the results of an independent statewide patient experience survey, now publicly available at healthcarecompassma.org. The survey encompassed nearly 65,000 patients from more than 500 primary-care practices representing approximately 4,000 physicians across the state, who responded to the question of whether they would recommend their primary-care physician to their family and friends. “The answer to this and other patient-experience questions makes Healthcare Compass MA a tremendous resource for Massachusetts residents who want to find the best care available,” said Barbra Rabson, president and CEO of MHQP. Questions about whether or not providers ask patients about feeling depressed, feeling stressed, or experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, or a mental or emotional illness were reported for the first time in MHQP’s 2014 survey results. The 2014 statewide behavioral-health mean score of 53.1 indicated that there was substantial room for improvement. The results of the 2015 survey indicate improvement to 56.5 for these behavioral-health measures, with several practices having made truly noteworthy progress. The survey also found that primary-care physicians across the state excel in communicating with their patients. The communication mean score for all practices across the state is 93.5 out of a potential 100 points. “We are fortunate to live in Massachusetts where we have access to MHQP’s statewide public reporting about patient-experience results,” said patient advocate Rosalind Joffe, president of ciCoach and MHQP board member. “MHQP’s commitment to capturing and reporting the patient voice, and focusing on what is important to patients, will continue to make care better in Massachusetts.” Added Dr. Thomas Scornavacca, senior medical director, UMass Memorial Health Care Office of Clinical Integration, “MHQP’s survey provides actionable information that helps bring physicians closer to our goal of delivering patient-centered care. At UMass Memorial Health Care, we evaluate MHQP survey results very carefully as we set healthcare quality-improvement priorities.”

Applicants Sought for
Energy and Environmental
Education Awards

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education until March 30. EEA Secretary Matthew Beaton will present awards this spring to Massachusetts teachers and students involved in school-based programs that promote environmental and energy education. “I am proud to recognize the teachers and students leading and inspiring their communities as they tackle critical energy and environmental issues,” Beaton said. “It is important to engage students early in issues like energy, recycling, conservation, and wildlife, and they have so many fresh ideas to offer.” All public and private Massachusetts schools (K-12) that offer energy and environmental education programs are eligible to apply for the awards. In 2015, schools and nonprofit organizations from 22 communities across the state were recognized for their work on issues including recycling, energy conservation, ocean science, wildlife conservation, and alternative fuels. The Secretary’s Advisory Group on Energy and Environmental Education will review applications through mid-April. Qualified entrants will be invited to attend a formal award ceremony with Beaton at the State House this spring.

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U.S. News Ranks
Isenberg’s Online MBA Program 12th Nationally
AMHERST — The Isenberg School of Management’s online MBA program at UMass Amherst ranks among the best online MBA programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online MBA Programs.” The Isenberg MBA is ranked 12th out of 221 institutions ranked by the publication. “We continue to lead the pack in an increasingly competitive online educational landscape,” said Mark Fuller, dean of the Isenberg School. “This confirms what thousands of Isenberg students and alumni have known for over a decade: Isenberg’s online program goes beyond case studies and textbooks to drive students to real success.” The U.S. News ranking is based on five factors: student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials, and training and student services and technology. Unlike many of the other programs that recently entered the online space, Isenberg has offered its MBA in a 100% online format for more than 13 years, making it one of the oldest accredited online MBA programs in the nation. Enrollment approaches 1,300 students, making it the largest out of the top 25 schools ranked by U.S. News. “We continue to attract a high number of highly educated, highly successful professionals because we have a team of experienced professors and advisors who really understand how these students learn best,” said John Wells, associate dean of professional programs. “Despite our long tradition of outstanding online education, we continue to innovate with a variety of new approaches and technologies to connect students in our online format, new opportunities for in-person connections, and more diversity in our class offerings, including business analytics and sport management.”

Florence Bank TV Ad
Earns Top-20 Ranking from Bank Innovation
FLORENCE — Florence Bank, a mutually owned savings bank serving the Pioneer Valley through nine branch locations, has earned a spot on the Bank Innovation website (www.bankinnovation.net) for creating one of the 20 best banking videos of the year.
The commercial was produced by Sean Tracey Associates, Florence Bank’s advertising agency of record for the past three years and a key contributor to the bnk’s rebranding campaign. As one of Bank Innovation’s top 20 video ads of the year, the Florence Bank commercial is in good company with banks from around the world, including such high-profile institutions as Capital One, PayPal, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, American Express, JP Morgan Chase, Lloyds Bank, Ally Financial, Bank of Scotland, Bank of Ireland, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Bank Innovation website was launched in 2009 and is produced by Royal Media, a media company that has served the financial industry since 1995. Bank Innovation tracks and encourages innovative banking worldwide. According to Sean Tracey, principal of Sean Tracey Associates, the 30-second video was a follow-up to a commercial produced two years ago in which local talent danced to the beat of Florence Bank’s theme music, titled “Always.” That year, professional singers were used on the music tracks. “Since that was a hit market-wise, we thought it would be a great idea to follow up the dancing commercials with a series of singing commercials,” said Tracey. “Since the bank’s customer base is full of talented artists and musicians, we felt we could use all local singers, performing the bank’s theme music in their own style.” The singing styles featured in the video range from country and jazz to pop and rock, with the 10 performers showcased culled from close to 50 who auditioned. Casting and pre-production spanned three months, with post-production and editing taking another month. Photography was shot over a two-day period on the Academy of Music stage in Northampton. Music producer and writer Dan Serafini, a long-time friend of Tracey’s, produced the music for the ad. “It was a dream-team production experience and extremely rewarding. As far as we know, this concept has not been done before, much less by a local bank — it was bold and daring,” Tracey said, thanking Monica Curhan, the bank’s senior vice president and marketing director, and President and CEO John Heaps Jr. “for their immense bravery and trust in our team to do something truly innovative and allow us to push the creative envelope. I think it paid off in spades.” Heaps added, “we are thrilled at the attention our latest television spot is receiving and feel honored that it has earned a spot on the Bank Innovation website. We thank Sean Tracey Associates for their vision and remarkable work and also our talented customers for their contribution to this award-winning video.”

MacDuffie Announces Collaboration with MCPHS
GRANBY — The MacDuffie School, a co-ed, college-preparatory school for grades 6 to 12, announced a collaboration with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) that will guarantee qualified students admission to the Boston-based university. “The MCPHS program aligns well with the MacDuffie School,” said MacDuffie Head of School Steve Griffin. “MCPHS works hard to ensure that their graduates are certified in their home country, which is great for our international population. In addition, many of our local students are looking at careers in health sciences; a path to guaranteed admission is a wonderful benefit to all of our students.” This opportunity is contingent on students’ success in prerequisite courses at MacDuffie and, if needed, an English-proficiency test. According to the agreement, students with a minimum B average in MCPHS-specified science and math courses will be eligible for a reserved spot in an undergraduate program. Students graduating from MacDuffie with a minimum B average in the prerequisite courses and who meet the English-language requirements are guaranteed both a reserved spot and a scholarship. “In the health sciences, it’s important to have good training and references,” said Ita Duron-Hermouet, director of Admission International Research and Strategy at MCPHS. “Our graduates have the most prestigious internships available.” Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard School of Public Health are just a few of the institutions where MCPHS graduates obtain internships and employment.

State & Bond, LLC Joins International Trade Group
SPRINGFIELD — State & Bond, LLC, has become a member of ACA International, a association of credit and collection professionals. ACA membership demonstrates that State & Bond is dedicated to advancing quality and professionalism in the credit and collection industry. As an ACA member, State & Bond has agreed to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as the ethical standards and guidelines established by the association. State & Bond is also a member of the New England Collectors Assoc. Founded in 1939, ACA brings together third-party collection agencies, law firms, asset-buying companies, creditors, and vendor affiliates, representing more than 230,000 industry employees. ACA establishes ethical standards; produces a wide variety of products, serices, and publications; and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers, and consumers. For more information, visit www.acainternational.org.

Michael’s Party Rentals
to Move into New
Location in Palmer
LUDLOW — Michael’s Party Rentals Inc., located in Ludlow, recently purchased a building at 1221 South Main St. in Palmer. The new building gives the rental company more than double its current space, providing more than 20,000 square feet. “I have been looking for quite a long time to find the right building to solve our space issues,” said Michael Linton, president and owner. “Landing in Palmer was perfect because we service west to Albany and east to Boston, as well as north and south from Vermont to Southern Connecticut; this gives the team terrific access.” The additional space is needed to hold Michael’s ever-growing inventory of special-event equipment, including items obtained during its recent acquisition of Yankee Tents. The migration of the tents, chairs, and china from Ludlow to the new building will not happen until late spring, as Linton plans a major renovation of the building, including 1,000 square feet of office space, as well as a 2,000-square-foot Show Room and Design Center, where a client can plan an event. “This is the part I am most excited about,” said Melissa Sullivan, senior event coordinator and director of the Design Center. “It is going to be so amazing to actually be able to help a client visualize their event by creating a mini-version for them to touch and feel.” In addition, Michael’s will be adding a state-of-the-art tent-washing machine, the only one of its kind in the Pioneer Valley. The total project is expected to cost just shy of $750,000 and was financed by Chicopee Savings Bank and the Worcester Business Development Corp.

Euro-style Kart Track to Open in Hadley in March
HADLEY — Get ready to start your engines — Autobahn Indoor Speedway will open in March in the Hampshire Mall. “Indoor kart racing has been popular in Europe for many years and has recently found a strong following on the West Coast of the United States,” said Autobahn Managing Partner David Larson. “Autobahn Indoor Speedway is extremely excited to be bringing the first European-style indoor electric kart-racing facility to the Amherst area.” The Italian-made adult racing karts approach speeds of 50 mph.  The speedway utilizes zero-emission electric karts that accelerate faster than their noisier, gas-powered counterparts. “These are not the slow, rattling go-carts you may be used to as a kid,” Larson said. “Our karts are the highest-performance available, state of the art and built for safety.  One of the first things people notice is the torque of our electric motors — that acceleration is amazing. The handling is also top of the line, with hydraulic disc brakes, a rear differential, and competition-style racing tires.” The company, which will have a total of nine tracks on the East Coast by April, provides racing instruction to newbies and offers competitive leagues to more seasoned drivers. There are even Junior Karts (with slightly slower speeds) suitable for the younger crowd if they are at least 48 inches tall. Autobahn Indoor Speedway will be available for company outings, social groups, and birthday parties. Various group race packages are designed to meet the needs of most events, but a custom package can be arranged (including private, full-facility rentals). Groups have reserved race times and exclusive use of the track during their races, and they can compete individually or in teams. For more information, visit www.autobahnspeed.com or e-mail [email protected].

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• PeoplesBank announced the promotions and appointments of nine associates.
• Matthew Bannister has been appointed to Vice President, Corporate Responsibility. He possesses more than 30 years of brand management and corporate social-responsibility experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from UMass Amherst. His prior experience includes advertising, public relations, and event marketing for top advertising agencies and major nonprofit organizations;
• Paul Hillsburg has been promoted to Vice President, PeoplesFinancial and Insurance Services. With more than three decades of financial, sales, and business-development experience, he first joined the bank in 2008 and previously served as assistant vice president, PeoplesFinancial and Insurance Services. He holds an associate degree in business management from Springfield Technical Community College. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
• Kristen Hua has been promoted to Vice President, Secondary Market. She possesses more than a decade of banking experience. She first joined the bank in May 2001 and previously served as assistant vice president, secondary market. She holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and a bachelor’s degree from Providence College. She also is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies;
• Craig Kaylor has been appointed to Vice President, Compliance. He brings more than a decade of banking and financial experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing all compliance regulations and policies. He holds a juris doctor degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a bachelor’s degree from the University at Albany, SUNY;
• Denise Lamory has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Loan Administration. She possesses close to four decades of banking experience. She first joined the bank in August 1976 and previously served as assistant vice president, commercial loan administration. She holds several business and financial certificates from the Western Massachusetts Institute of Management Education Inc. and Holyoke Community College;
• Trisha Leary has been promoted to Vice President, Internal Control. She possesses more than a decade of financial experience. She first joined the bank in 2013 and previously served as risk oversight officer. She holds a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.
• Karen Sinopoli has been appointed to Vice President, Controller. She brings a decade of banking and audit experience to her new position, where she will be responsible for maintaining and supervising the financial record of the bank in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. She holds a master’s degree in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at the UMass Amherst and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pennsylvania State University;
• Donna Wiley has been promoted to Vice President, Regional Manager. She possesses close to four decades of banking experience. She first joined the bank in 1979 and previously served as assistant vice president, regional manager. She holds an associate degree in business administration from Holyoke Community College and graduated with honors from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. School for Financial Studies; and
• Brian Rheaume has been promoted to assistant vice president, information technology. He possesses more than a decade of information-technology experience. He first joined the bank in 2002 and previously served as information technology officer supervisor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Westfield State University and is an A+ certified professional IT technician.
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Kathleen McCormick and Peter Mirante have been appointed to the Berkshire Community College board of trustees. McCormick is a partner with McCormick, Murtagh & Marcus, a law firm in Great Barrington. She joined the firm in 2004 and was named partner in 2009. Her focus is on residential and commercial real estate, land use and permitting, construction law, business law, and estate planning. She previously clerked for First Justice David Kopleman in the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court and later served as an associate with the litigation firm Herlihy, Thursby & Herlihy in Boston. She has worked for well-known companies such as the Boston Celtics, the Jane Blalock Co., and Reebok International. McCormick holds a juris doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc., the Berkshire County Bar Assoc., and the Real Estate Bar Assoc. of Massachusetts. She is dedicated to enriching the lives of disadvantaged youth and is an active community member serving on boards of numerous charitable organizations. Mirante, who has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years, is senior vice president of Branch Administration at Greylock Federal Credit Union in Pittsfield. He joined Greylock in 1998 and has served in numerous management positions. Prior to joining Greylock, he worked for Patten Corp. and then Berkshire Bank.
Mirante holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the former North Adams State College. He has a long history of community service and currently serves on the boards of the Northern Berkshire United Way, Berkshire Family & Individual Resources, Berkshire Compact for Education, and North Adams Parks & Recreation. Darlene Rodowicz, who was recently reappointed board chair by Gov. Charlie Baker, noted that “the new board members bring a wealth of knowledge from their respective roles in the community. We are happy to have them join the BCC board of trustees as we continue to advance the mission of the college.”
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Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Steven Schwartz is the recipient of the Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy Award. The award is presented annually by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County and the Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council. Each year, the award’s recipient may recommend a Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin county charity of their choice to receive a $1,000 grant. This year, Schwartz has decided to recommend the grant be made to the Children’s Study Home in recognition of its 150 anniversary. Schwartz concentrates his practice in the areas of family-business planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and estate planning. His practice involves representation of principals in family-business planning (including exit planning for business owners), representation of individuals and corporations in the purchase and sale of business enterprises, strategic planning for the future of clients’ businesses, and providing advice on alternatives in financing through loans and venture capital.
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Pope Francis High School announced that John Goda, Athletic Director for Holyoke Catholic High School, has been appointed to the Athletic Director position for Pope Francis High School. The creation of Pope Francis High School was announced in 2015 when Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski revealed that Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School would merge into a new school, named in honor of the current Pope. While the official merger will take place to coincide with the next academic year, 2016-17, there has already been a joining together of the athletic programs. Goda, a 1987 graduate of Cathedral, started his career with Holyoke Catholic as a teacher in 1994, and took over as athletic director in 2003. Since the merger of Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic was announced, Goda has worked alongside Cathedral Athletic Director Joe Hegarty to oversee the combined athletic programs for Pope Francis High School. Hegarty recently vacated his position at Cathedral, and Goda will assume the role.
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Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced the appointment of Phillip Candito to the position of Vice President of Business Development, where he is leading marketing and development efforts and focused on growing the organization. Candito worked as director of Business Development at the Eastern Connecticut Health Network in Manchester, Conn. for 10 years before coming to HMC. Previously, he served St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. as director of Rehabilitation Services and Occupational Medicine, and as a physical therapist. Earlier, he earned a degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut; worked in television, video, and stage production for 10 years in Connecticut and New York City; re-enrolled at UConn and earned a degree in physical therapy, which he practiced for 10 years; then attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to earn his graduate degree.
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TD Bank has named Karl Mirke assistant vice president, store manager of the location at 90 Main St. in North Adams. He is responsible for new-business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel, and overseeing the day-to-day operations at the store, serving customers in Berkshire County, including North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, Cheshire, Stamford, and Readsboro. Mirke has 11 years of retail banking experience. Prior to joining TD Bank, he served as assistant branch manager at Citizens Bank in Pittsfield. He is a 2003 graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams.
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Aaron Smith, P.C., a certified public accounting firm, announced that certified public accountant Bernard “Buzz” Travers III will assume the role of managing director. In that role, Travers will provide leadership and direction to achieve the goals of the firm. He will oversee day-to-day management and will continue to cultivate the talents of all accountants and staff at Aaron Smith. Travers joined the firm in 1999 as a tax specialist. He is a certified public accountant in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. His areas of expertise include corporate, individual and fiduciary income tax; state and local income and sales and use taxation; federal and state tax audits; mergers and acquisitions; estate and gift taxation; nonprofit taxes; and bankruptcy taxation. In addition, he has assisted numerous business owners in the sale and purchase of businesses. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bentley University and his juris doctor from Western New England University School of Law. He is past president of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County Inc., past president of the Field Club of Longmeadow Inc., an officer and director of the Sportsmen’s National Land Trust Inc., and past treasurer of the Longmeadow High School hockey and lacrosse booster clubs.
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Bob Barna has joined Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) as a consulting architect. Barna was employed by VMWare as a senior consultant for the last 16 months and has 19 years of experience in the IT industry. He spent 17 of those years as the senior systems engineer at Competitive Computing. He has earned numerous VMware certifications and has extensive experience in design enablement, developing business requirements and identifying use cases, architecture design, environment build, product pilot, documentations and knowledge transfer, and more. Barna joins a team at WCA that also includes another former VMWare employee, Dan Sullivan, who joined VMWare shortly after it was founded and, in his seven years there, served customers all over New England and New York as a VMware systems engineer, VMware account executive, and partner business manager. Sullivan, who now holds the role of senior solution architect at WCA, is a 39-year veteran of the IT industry, with a background that combines technical expertise and sales skills.
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EMA Dental announced that Dr. Colleen Chambers has joined the practice as its newest associate. Chambers completed her undergraduate degree in biological sciences at the University of Connecticut and went on to earn her DMD at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She was awarded the School of Dental Medicine Alumni Research Fellowship for her research with alveolar bone and implant integration using rh-PDGF-BB. She completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she focused on esthetics, general dentistry, and complex implant dental treatment. Chambers is proud to have had the opportunity to provide dental care to underserved communities at the CT Mission of Mercy, Remote Area Medical Services in Wise County, Va., and as part of a dental service trip to Honduras. She is a member of the American Dental Assoc., the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Valley District Society.
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Caroline Gear has been named executive director of the International Language Institute (ILI) of Massachusetts, located in Northampton. Gear joined ILI in 1986 as a Spanish and ESOL instructor, and in 1989, she became the school’s director of programs. In that capacity, she has been ILI’s primary coordinator with numerous partners, including area businesses, partner colleges and universities, the U.S. State Department, the Fulbright Scholars program, and the U.S. Commercial Service. She has written several articles on assessment and evaluation and regularly presents on teacher training and supervision, both regionally and nationally. Gear earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish from State University of New York at Potsdam and her masters’ degree in Spanish literature from Michigan State University. In addition to her years at ILI, she has worked in Peru, Mexico, and Spain.
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Lee Bank announced that Wendy Healey has been named to the position of Senior Vice President, Community Banking, and David Harrington has been named to the position of Vice President, Commercial Lending. Healey joins Lee Bank with experience in both the retail-banking and financial-technology sectors. She most recently served as senior vice president in charge of retail, sales, and marketing at Torrington Savings Bank. Prior to that, she was an independent financial services consultant while pursuing an MBA, and has held senior management roles at COCC Inc., a lead provider in core technology to the financial industry; Sovereign/Santander Bank; and People’s United Bank in Connecticut. As senior vice president in charge of community banking, Healey’s focus will be on existing and new customer relationships, as well as the design and fulfillment of new products and packages of services to meet customer needs. She will oversee policies, future business planning, and long-range strategic goals for her department and is responsible for the overall administration of compliance, including policy and procedures, monitoring, review, training, and board reporting. Harrington brings more than 18 years of experience in product and operations management. He most recently served as multi-life new business operations manager at Guardian Life Insurance Co. in Pittsfield. Prior to that, he was employed as product and project manager, U.S. Insurance Group, MassMutual Financial Group, and senior product line manager, disability and long-term-care insurance at Berkshire Life Insurance Co. As vice president of commercial lending, Harrington is responsible for developing and maintaining Lee Bank’s commercial-lending activities and expanding existing customer relationships in conjunction with the bank’s strategic goals.
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Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) recently welcomed three new members to its board of trustees: Steven Grande, Franklin Quigley, and Macarthur Starks Jr. Grande is president of Meridian Industrial Group, LLC in Holyoke and Springfield. He also serves on the Holyoke Taxpayers Assoc. is vice chair of the advisory committee at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, chairs the Mayor’s Industrial Development Advisory Council, serves on board of directors for the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Massachusetts, is a member of the advisory board for William J. Dean Technical High School; and is president of the board of directors for the Western Massachusetts National Tooling and Machining Assoc. Grande holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice from American International College. Quigley, an STCC alumnus, serves on the STCC foundation board and is a member of the presidential search committee. He is the president of FD Quigley and Associates, an organization specializing in providing project-management services to commercial retail developers; is a member of the state board of directors for Special Olympics; and is a retired referee of the American Hockey League. Starks, a senior finance and leadership professional, is an assistant vice president/change agent at MassMutual Way Center of Excellence, at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Starks also serves as board chair and treasurer of FutureWorks Career Center in Springfield. A graduate of STCC (‘88), Starks received a master’s in management information systems and a bachelor of arts in accounting from Western New England University.

Chamber Corners

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Chamber Corners Departments

GREATER CHICOPEE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Feb. 11: CEO Luncheon with Maura McCaffrey of Health New England, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. As president and CEO at HNE, McCaffrey leads the premier locally owned health plan serving this region. Health New England, headquartered in downtown Springfield, employs more than 340 people and provides health coverage for more than 225,000 members. Sponsored by Chicopee Savings Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Holyoke Medical Center, and PeoplesBank Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. To reserve tickets, call Lynn Morrissette at (413) 594-2101.

• Feb. 17: February Salute Breakfast & Annual Meeting, 7:15-9 a.m., Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. Chicopee. Cost $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 11: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., sponsored by Canon Realty. Join area business professionals for networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

GREATER HOLYOKE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• Feb. 17: Economic Development Breakfast: Growing Businesses 1×1, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Delaney House, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Community College. A breakfast focusing on entrepreneurism with keynote speaker and local entrepreneur Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, along with graduates of the SPARK Entrepreneurial Launch Program. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members, which includes a hot breakfast buffet. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

• Feb. 17: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Feb. 10: Chamber After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 10: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., location to be determined. Sponsored by the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• Feb. 11-March 17: Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute, TD Bank Conference Room, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by MassMutual Financial Group and supported by the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. Special guest speakers. The institute is directed by Julie Siciliano, dean of the Western New England University College of Business, and Jack Greeley, executive in residence. Participants will actively explore best practices of leaders; analyze their own leadership, learning, and and problem-solving styles; and experience the synergies that result from high-performing teams. Cost: $885 per participant, which includes a day trip to Beacon Hill and graduation dinner.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Feb. 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude in West Springfield. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Only members or guests of members may attend. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. The Breakfast will feature a panel of various legislatures, including state Sen. James Welch, state Sen. Donald Humason, State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, state Rep. Michael Finn, Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on ticket sales, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Bringing Good Things to Light

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Opinion

Editorial

The high-stakes battle to land General Electric’s corporate offices is over. But the debates concerning this move certainly are not.

Well, some of them are. There is no debating who the big loser is here — Connecticut, which lost 800 jobs, a huge and very generous corporate entity, and a good deal of momentum because of political infighting and short-sightedness.

As for who won, clearly the answer is Boston, which prevailed over a number of municipalities, including New York. But there are still lingering questions about just how much it has won, why, whether the price paid — a $276 million package that includes various kinds of incentives such as tax breaks and infrastructure improvements — was worth it, and whether that money should have been spent in other ways to bolster the state’s economy.

These are all good questions that are, by and large, difficult to answer.

From our vantage point, though, this seems to be a clear victory — for Boston, the Bay State, its unrivaled core of colleges and universities, and its developing reputation as a center of entrepreneurship and innovation.

It was those factors that clearly weighed on GE’s mind, because Boston was outbid by a number of cities when it came to the number at the bottom of the incentive package. GE’s choice was a very strong advertisement for Massachusetts and a clear signal that the state can now compete against Silicon Valley, New York, and other centers of innovation.

This was also a victory, or another victory, to be more precise, for urban centers. Indeed, for years, corporate America, like many of the people inhabiting large cities, especially in the Northeast, opted for the suburbs. Now, they’re coming back, as cities become more livable, walkable, and culturally attractive.

Evidence of this phenomenon is everywhere, from Brooklyn to Lowell; from Boston to Springfield.

Well, maybe it’s too early to put Springfield in that category, but progress is being made. And while GE didn’t choose Springfield, it did choose a city on the rise, one with a strong workforce and an economic engine fueled mostly by innovation. This is what Springfield is aspiring to become.

And GE will, in some respects, help it get there, and that’s why we believe the sticker price for luring GE to the Bay State will ultimately be one well worth spending.

Yes, that’s a lot of money for only 800 jobs — roughly 6,000 positions are created in this state every month, to put things in perspective — and there are a lot of incentives, right down to a helipad. And, yes, in theory, Boston and the state could have taken that money and put it into other programs, especially workforce-development initiatives and additional efforts to help its many still-struggling gateway cities, that would have a direct impact on the state’s economy.

But often, incentives of this kind have a way of paying off, and in this case, we believe they will. GE has the potential to not only inspire other technology-based companies to follow it, but to spur new businesses from the technology its employees create.

We believe there will be a trickle-down effect, perhaps not immediately, but eventually, and other cities, including Springfield, Holyoke, and Pittsfield (long a home to GE’s transformer complex and 13,000 employees), will benefit.

It might be years before those questions listed earlier can be effectively answered. It might actually take decades before we can successfully say whether Boston and the Bay State paid too much to put the letters ‘G’ and ‘E’ on a building along the Hub’s waterfront.

But, for now, this looks like a sound investment in the future of the Commonwealth.

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Agenda Departments

‘Wolf to Woof’ Exhibit

Through May 12: In today’s society, dogs enhance the lives of millions of people in countless ways, but they are also some of our oldest friends. Ancient clues like cave paintings and burials reveal that dogs and people have lived together for thousands of years. But why have humans formed such close relationships with dogs, and not cows or chickens? “Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs” is the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever created on the history, biology, and evolution of dogs. The exhibit, on view at the Springfield Science Museum through May 12, attempts to sniff out the facts on dogs and explore what makes the human/dog relationship so unique. It uses the familiarity and love of these four-legged friends to explore science and biological concepts. The exhibit has four themed sections including multi-media displays, artifacts, photo murals, and dioramas of taxidermied wild canines and sculpted modern dog breeds. Additionally, interactive, hands-on components demonstrate key exhibit concepts. For example, visitors can enter a ‘howling area’ and guess what dogs are saying, test their nose against a dog’s great sense of smell, and examine fossil and genetic evidence of how modern-day dogs are descended from wolves. In addition, the weekly Museums à la Carte lecture on Thursday, March 17 will feature a talk by Eliot Rusman, president and CEO of Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Tickets for this lecture are $4 for the general public and $2 for members. “Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs” is sponsored by United Bank. MassMutual is the 2015-16 Premier Sponsor of the Springfield Museums.

Grief Through Story Workshop

Feb. 10: The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens will present a Grief Through Story workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St. The workshop, co-hosted by the Sunderland, Deerfield, and Hatfield public libraries, is geared toward adult caregivers and community members who are interested in learning how to initiate gentle conversations with youth about death, dying, and grief. The purpose of the workshop is to use children’s literature as an effective tool in talking with children about these difficult topics. Participants will join in a guided conversation about grief and will discover resources in various mediums that can be used to facilitate these important conversations. Family members, friends, and loved ones in the lives of a grieving young person, as well as anyone interested in grief work with children, is invited to attend.   The snow date is Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free, and drop-ins are welcome. The Garden provides bereavement support at no cost to grieving families with young children no matter where, how, or when a death occurred. For more information about its programs, call Shelly Bathe Lenn, Garden coordinator, at (413) 582-5312.

Chocolate Fantasy

Feb. 12: Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s volunteers and members of the Baystate Franklin Auxiliary (BFA) will hold their annual Chocolate Fantasy fund-raiser from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s main conference rooms. This year, funds raised at the Chocolate Fantasy will support the hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department and Mental Health Unit. The event also features Valentine-related crafts and a raffle with baskets of items from local businesses. BFMC Clinical Notes, the hospital’s women’s a cappella chorus, will present a mini-concert of love songs at 12:15 pm in the main lobby. “Many local organizations and BFMC staff and volunteers have graciously and generously donated chocolate items, from chocolate-chip cookies to chocolate-covered apples to truffles and fudge, and much more,” said Sydney Ramey, chair of the Chocolate Fantasy committee. “We always invite contributors to think creatively as they consider what to send in for the sale.” A highlight of this year’s Fantasy is the raffling of an original watercolor by John Tomasetti, a member of the Old Deerfield Painting Group. The painting is on display in the BFA Gift Shop window. Raffle tickets may be purchased in the shop for $2 each, three for $5, or $10 for a baker’s dozen. The drawing will take place at the Chocolate Fantasy. For more information on the event, or to donate chocolate goodies or raffle items, contact Becky George, manger, Volunteer Services, BFMC, at (413) 773-2318  or [email protected].

Red Cross Blood Drive

Feb 16: The MassMutual Center will host its annual American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Severe winter weather across the nation since Jan. 1 has forced the cancellation of more than 300 blood drives, resulting in more than 9,500 donations uncollected, further depleting an already-low winter supply. In order to fulfill the need, blood products are being distributed to hospitals as quickly as donations are being collected. “The MassMutual Center is proud to hold our annual blood drive in support of the Red Cross. We are committed to serving the Springfield community and working with partners such as the Red Cross whose mission is to provide compassionate care to those in need,” said Stacey Church, general manager of the MassMutual Center. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.

 

Informational Seminar on
Alzheimer’s, Dementia

Feb. 16: The Arbors at Chicopee will host an informational seminar on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 6 p.m. Ed Walters-Zucco, RN at Integra, will offer a brief presentation on the differences between the two diseases and the signs and symptoms. More than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Community and resident family members will gather to learn how to cope with this statistic. Following the presentation will be a question-and-answer session and a raffle drawing. Refreshments, cookies, and cheese and crackers will be served.

 

Dinner, Conversation
About Race in America

Feb. 21: Blue Heron Restaurant will host “On the Bus: Dinner and a Conversation About Race in America with Julius Lester and Barry Moser.” Lester and Moser, writers, educators, and artists who currently reside in Western Mass., both came of age in Tennessee in the 1950s and 60s. Although they both rode public buses in the South, their experiences differed greatly because of the color of their skin. Their experience provides a lens through which the two will begin a discussion on race, racism, and segregation in the U.S. Local poet, author, and gallery owner Richard Michelson will moderate the discussion. Guests will be invited to pose questions to the panelists and share their own thoughts and experiences on the subject. The evening’s menu will draw from the culinary heritage of the American South. The meal will begin with a root vegetable soup served with pimento-cheese crostini. For the main course, guests will choose from a selection of chicken-fried steak with cream gravy, fried catfish with jalapeño remoulade, or squash and cheddar soufflé. Side dishes will be served family-style, and include collard greens, hoppin’ John, sautéed okra, and housemade biscuits. The meal will conclude with a slice of chess pie, a staple of Southern cuisine. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the cost is $40 per person, not including tax or gratuity. The full menu is available to view at www.blueherondining.com/special-events. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (413) 665-2102 or e-mailing [email protected].

 

Real-estate
Licensing Course

Feb. 22: Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class sales-licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on Wednesday, March 23. Tuition is $359 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley at (413) 785-1328.

 

Celiac Disease and
Gluten-free Diets

Feb. 24: Many people are on gluten-free diets, either due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or just because they think it’s healthier. The community is invited to attend a luncheon program titled “Separating Facts from Fad: Gluten-free Diets,” presented by Dr. Harbir Sawhney, gastroenterologist from Baystate Medical Practices – Mary Lane Gastroenterology from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. “Dr. Sawheny will discuss celiac disease, gluten-free diets, and all things gastrointestinal,” said Susan Fontaine, senior coordinator of Loyalty Programs at Baystate Health. “Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the body can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes oats. According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, an estimated 1 in 133 Americans, or about 1% of the population, has celiac disease. “If you need to cut gluten from your diet, it may seem difficult, but there are many healthy and delicious foods that are naturally gluten-free,” said Fontaine, noting that the program will include a gluten-free bag lunch. The program is sponsored by Baystate Health Senior Class and will include lunch at no cost. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling Baystate Health Link at (800) 377-4325. For more information about the Senior Class Loyalty Program, visit www.baystatehealth.org/seniorclass.

 

Academy of Music
Historic Tour

Feb. 24: The Academy of Music will offer a free tour of the historic theater at 5:15 p.m. Led by Academy of Music Development Coordinator Kathryn Slater, the tour will provide insight into the history behind this Northampton mainstay, including details about the organization’s founder and interesting notes about the many revitalizations. Built in 1891, the Academy of Music was the first municipally owned theater in the U.S., and home to the first stock theater company in the nation, the Northampton Players, formed in 1912. For nearly 125 years, the Academy has hosted an impressive array of performers, and the building holds the tales. See for yourself the century-old hole cut in the stage floor for Houdini’s disappearing act; Cole Porter’s grandfather clock; dressing rooms used by Sarah Bernhardt, Boris Karloff, Ethel Barrymore; and more. Step on the stage and see the Academy of Music from a whole new perspective, and take in the results of the 2014 restoration that refurbished the 800-seat auditorium, which earned a Mass. Historical Commission Preservation Award. This walking-and-talking tour begins promptly at 5:15 p.m. in the main lobby and is expected to run approximately 45 minutes. Admission is free, but reservations are required, as attendance is limited to 20. Reservations may be made through the Academy of Music Box Office by calling (413) 584-9032, ext. 105, Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., or by e-mailing [email protected].

 

Springfield Falcons
Dr. Seuss Night

March 12: The Springfield Falcons, in partnership with the Springfield Museums and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, announced Dr. Seuss Night, to be held during a game against the Portland Pirates starting at 7 p.m. Dr. Seuss Night and the game will be sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For the first time ever, Dr. Seuss Enterprises has partnered with the Falcons and the Springfield Museums in presenting this special night to honor Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, who was born and raised in Springfield. The Springfield Museums are preparing to open the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in 2016, an exhibit featuring interactive activities for children and a one-of-a-kind experience that will provide a look at the man behind the drawing board. “We are excited to partner with the Springfield Museums and Dr. Seuss Enterprises in presenting this special night to honor one of Springfield’s most famous native sons,” Falcons President Sarah Pompea said. “We have been anticipating this night since the summer months and are excited to aid the launching of the new museum in support of a unique family entertainment night around a favorite children’s author.” The night will include appearances by the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumed characters. In addition, specialty jerseys will be worn by Falcons players and auctioned off, with proceeds donated to the Springfield Museums to help support the creation of the new museum. “We are thrilled that the Falcons are stepping up in support of our fund-raising campaign,” said Kay Simpson, president of the Springfield Museums. “It’s wonderful to have the support of one our best downtown neighbors.”

Difference Makers

March 31: The eighth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Tickets cost $60, and tables of 10 are available. To reserve a spot, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 10, or visit businesswest.com. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. This year’s class was profiled in the Jan. 25 issue, and their stories can also be read online at businesswest.com. They include Hampden County Sheriff Michael J. Ashe Jr.; Mike Balise, Balise Motor Sales, philanthropist (1965-2015); Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties; Bay Path University President Carol Leary; and John Robison, president, J.E. Robison Service. Difference Makers is sponsored by EMA Dental, First American Insurance Agency, Health New England, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., Northwestern Mutual, PeoplesBank, Royal LLP, and Sunshine Village.

 

5K Run & Walk
for a Noble Cause

April 30: Registration is now open for Baystate Noble Hospital’s 32nd annual 5K Run & Walk for a Noble Cause, being held at Stanley Park in Westfield. The race begins at 9 a.m., with registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. near the Children’s Pavilion. The Baystate Noble 5K is a competitive road race for all levels of runners, from the novice to the serious athlete. The 3.1-mile course is flat out and back through Stanley Park and the surrounding residential area. A family-friendly, non-competitive walk follows the same route as the road race. Individuals, teams, wheelchair racers, and school groups are all encouraged to participate. After the race, refreshments, activities, and vendor tables will be located near registration, and awards will be given out. Early registration is encouraged. The registration fee for ages 13-59 is $35 through April 29 (seniors 60 and older are $25). The registration fee for ages 13-59 is $40 on April 30 ($30 for seniors). Children 12 and under participate free when accompanied by a paying adult. T-shirts in various sizes are available to registrants on a first-come, first-served basis while inventory is available. To register online, download registration materials, and read general information, visit baystatenoblehospital.org/5k. Sponsorship and vendor table opportunities are also available. For more information, visit baystatenoblehospital.org/5k or contact the Community Development Office at [email protected] or (413) 568-2811, ext. 5520.

 

40 Under Forty

June 16: The 10th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. The magazine will continue to accept nominations for the class of 2016 until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. The nomination form, which can be found at businesswest.com, requests basic information and can be supported with other material, such as a résumé, testimonials, and even press clippings highlighting an individual’s achievements in their profession or service to their community. An independent panel of judges (see profiles on page 9 of this issue) will choose the winners, and their stories will be told in the April 18 issue. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Paragus Strategic IT (presenting sponsors), EMA Dental, Health New England, Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Moriarty & Primack, and United Bank. More details on the gala will be revealed in upcoming issues.

Paul Doherty: An Appreciation

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Opinion

Editorial

Paul Doherty.

Paul Doherty.
Businesswest file photo

Where does one begin when talking about the accomplishments and legacy of Paul Doherty, who passed away recently after a lengthy battle with lung cancer?

Is it with his success as a lawyer and with the firm he grew into one of the largest in the region — Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy? Or is it with the fact that he was a devoted family man? Maybe it should be with the many aspects of his work within the community, as both activist and philanthropist. Or maybe it’s his work as a truly relentless advocate for this region and especially the city of Springfield.

Maybe the best place to begin is by saying all of that is really just the beginning.

Indeed, one can’t easily sum up the many contributions Paul — often working in tandem with his wife of 55 years, Dianne — made to the larger community we call Western Mass. He was heavily involved in business, education, philanthropy (he was one of the founders of Valley Gives), race relations, and a host of efforts to promote the City of Homes. He lent his considerable talents and imagination to everything from the United Way to the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., to the adoption agency Downey Side, which he co-founded.

Those who knew and worked with him called him a friend, mentor, and inspiration.

People who become as active in their community as Paul often note that they have a hard time saying ‘no’ when people ask them to contribute their time and energy to a cause or initiative. Paul did, in fact, have that problem, if one could call it that. But he could go one better — or even two.

Usually, he didn’t have to say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ because he didn’t wait to be asked to get involved. He was an initiator, the one who would ask others if they wanted to get involved.

And perhaps his very best quality was getting others to say ‘yes’ and follow his lead.

Because of this rare and special talent, this region is a better place — a much better place.

And that’s why he will certainly be missed.

Briefcase

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Grinspoon, Big Y Call for Farm Awards Applicants

WEST SPRINGFIELD — In partnership with Big Y, the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) announced the second year of the Farm Awards, a program to support local farmers with projects that will help improve their farm businesses. The awards are for equipment and physical farm improvements. “Big Y has been supporting local farmers since we began 80 years ago,” said Charles D’Amour, president and COO of Big Y. “Through our partnership with the Grinspoon Foundation, we are providing one more way to help the local growers to thrive in our community.” In an effort to have the widest impact, the individual award recipients will be given up to a maximum of $2,500 per award, for a grand total of $100,000. Realizing the importance of local farms in the region, Grinspoon launched these awards last year. The 2015 awards were distributed to 33 of the 88 applicants. The two regional Buy Local farm advocates, Berkshire Grown and Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), will continue to provide insight and assistance, which was essential to the successful launch of the program in 2015. “We are so pleased to continue to work with everyone involved in this unique Farm Awards program to support the vital role family farms play in our communities,” said Philip Korman, executive director of CISA. Added Barbara Zheutlin, executive director of Berkshire Grown, “we’re thrilled about the continuation of these financial awards for farmers in Western Massachusetts to strengthen their farm businesses. This helps build the local food economy in our region.” The deadline for applying is Jan. 31. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.hgf.org/farm-awards for more information.

 

MGM Springfield Begins Major Demolition

SPRINGFIELD — With a permit from the city of Springfield in hand, MGM Springfield began demolition of the Zanetti School on Jan. 12. This sign of construction progress follows the project’s recent state and city environmental and zoning approvals. The former elementary school suffered some of the worst damage caused by the 2011 tornado that tore through Springfield’s South End, and last year served as the backdrop for MGM Springfield’s groundbreaking. Demolition is expected to last up to several weeks. MGM Springfield, a more than $950 million resort, is slated for 14.5 acres of land between Union and State streets, and between Columbus Avenue and Main Street. For more information, visit www.mgmspringfield.com.

 

State to Issue $700,000 in Naloxone Grants for First Responders

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and the Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that $700,000 will be awarded to police and fire departments in 40 communities heavily impacted by the Commonwealth’s opioid epidemic, facilitating the purchasing, carrying, and administering of the opioid-overdose-reversal drug naloxone. “This grant will help save more lives as our administration continues to pursue new and wide-ranging tools to combat the opioid epidemic, including the ability for medical personnel to intervene with those who have overdosed,” Baker said. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Legislature to pass meaningful reforms, and are pleased to support our first responders’ access to immediate, life-saving resources.” Last year, the administration established a bulk purchasing fund allowing first responders in municipal entities to access the state rate for naloxone purchases and, when available, receive an additional discount. Baker has also filed legislation to provide medical personnel with the power to intervene with patients suffering from addiction, control the spread of addictive prescription opioids, and increase education about substance-use disorder for providers and in the community. “Today’s announcement, along with the creation of the bulk purchasing fund, will increase the amount of naloxone available in hot-spot communities where it is needed most,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “These resources will help ease the costs of medication, enabling our firefighters and police officers to save more lives.” Grants for $10,000 to $50,000 are being awarded to the following communities: Attleboro, Barnstable, Beverly, Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Falmouth, Fitchburg, Framingham, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Peabody, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, Springfield, Stoughton, Taunton, Waltham, Wareham, Westfield, Weymouth, Winthrop, Woburn, and Worcester. “There is no faster and more effective way to reverse an opioid overdose than to administer naloxone,” said state Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “It is imperative we do everything we can to counteract the epidemic of opioid addiction by providing as many first responders as possible the opportunity to use this life-saving medication.”

 

State Launches $30M Solar Loan Program

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced the launch of a $30 million residential solar loan program, which will support Massachusetts lenders in providing loans between $3,000 and $60,000 with low, fixed-interest rates to homeowners across the state. The program is expected to deliver approximately $100 million in savings to residents who take advantage of it. “Massachusetts is a national leader in solar energy, and this program provides another way for residents to access solar energy while diversifying the Commonwealth’s energy portfolio and reducing our overall carbon footprint,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. For residents, Mass Solar Loan widens the range of energy financing available via low-interest solar loans and by making those loans also accessible to borrowers with lower credit scores or incomes. For local lenders, Mass Solar Loan opens up new lending opportunities. For solar installers, the program provides a long-term financing program for customers. Direct solar ownership of solar electricity keeps more energy dollars in Massachusetts, while keeping energy generation local and helping to achieve the Commonwealth’s goal of 1,600 megawatts of solar by 2020. “Helping residents own their own solar generation will expand the Massachusetts solar industry and help local lenders grow their business while moving Massachusetts closer to its statewide energy and environmental goals,” said Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Matthew Beaton. Mass Solar Loan is a program run in partnership by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). It is available for solar installations on single-family homes and residential buildings up to three units, with all lenders offering loans between $3,000 and $35,000 and some lenders offering loans up to $60,000. The program provides funding to Massachusetts banks and credit unions to incentivize lenders to make solar lending a part of their portfolios and to make solar loans available to borrowers with lower incomes or credit scores. To date, Bank Five, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union, North Brookfield Savings Bank, Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, and Weymouth Bank offer Mass Solar Loans, with more due to begin participating over the coming weeks. “Residential solar has been a key component in the Commonwealth’s efforts to meet our ambitious clean energy goals,” said DOER Commissioner Judith Judson. “The Mass Solar Loan program will lower costs and increase the options for Massachusetts residents to benefit from owning solar.” Residents can visit www.masscec.com/programs/mass-solar-loan for a list of participating solar installers and lenders, tips on how to select a solar installer, and the steps for participating in the program. They may also call (617) 712-1121 for more information. Interested lenders or installers may contact MassCEC to participate in the program.

 

Sheriff Michael Ashe Joins Mental-illness Anti-stigma Effort

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe is known across the Commonwealth as a leader and innovator in law enforcement. Now, he’s become the first sheriff in Massachusetts to join the NAMI Mass CEOs Against Stigma campaign, pledging to create a mentally healthier work environment for the employees of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department. “As sheriff of Hampden County for over 41 years, with 900-plus employees and over 1,500 inmates in our custody, I know all too well the stigma surrounding mental illness,” Ashe said. “My staff is committed to treating these afflictions and removing the stigma that surrounds this critical issue in the workplace as well as in the community.” The campaign is designed to put an end to stigma in the workplace, employing top-down leadership to change misconceptions about mental-health disorders and encouraging people to open up and speak freely about the conditions that affect them and their immediate families. Mental-health disorders affect one in five adults and are the single greatest cause of lost productivity at work. “We all know the stigma surrounding mental-health issues prevents many from seeking treatment,” Ashe said. “That is why I’m committed to this effort.” Bernice Drumheller, president of NAMI Western Mass., noted that, “unlike physical conditions, mental illness is often not discussed in the workplace. Sheriff Ashe understands the importance and positive impact that the CEOs Against Stigma campaign brings to the work environment.” By signing the CEOs Against Stigma pledge, Ashe makes the commitment to open up dialogue about mental-health conditions without fear of disclosure as well as making employees aware of the benefits available to them. He will also bring into his workplace NAMI’s In Our Own Voice presentations, an effective anti-stigma program. The goal of CEOs Against Stigma is to have 250 chief executives — including elected officials — join the campaign and to reach a half-million employees. Any Massachusetts company or organization with at least 50 employees can take part. For more information about CEOs Against Stigma, visit ceos.namimass.org. To contact NAMI Western Mass., call (413) 786-9139.

 

Employers Assoc. Releases Business Trends Survey

AGAWAM — With close to 900 members concentrated in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) unveiled the regional findings from the 2016 National Business Trends Survey conducted by the Employer Associations of America. Results from this comprehensive survey of 1,242 organizations, covering 2,814 employer locations and 45 U.S. states, indicate that the majority of executives surveyed remain optimistic for 2016, are confident they will award pay increases, will provide a heightened emphasis on recruiting, and plan to increase training budgets that focus on developing their existing employees. “Here in the Northeast, we certainly understand that regulatory compliance is a concern, and we are heartened to see more companies looking to increase staff,” said Meredith Wise, president of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. “We are also encouraged by the commitment of businesses in the Northeast to technology, processes, and people.” The top three distinctions for the Northeast from the findings appear to be:
• Regulatory compliance is a bigger concern. In comparison to the national average, Northeast companies view the cost of regulatory compliance as a greater challenge, both in the short and long term. The data shows 32% of the Northeast regional responses expressing concern in the short term versus 27% of the national responses. On a long-term basis, 42% of the Northeast regional responses see regulatory compliance as a serious challenge, whereas nationally the average checks in at 34%.
• There appears to be a greater consensus on the part of Northeastern business to invest in technology equipment, lean and other process improvements, and training. All measures were responded to more favorably and at a higher rate than in comparison to the national norms. Overall, 70% of executives surveyed in the Northeast said they would be making new investments in people, facilities, and/or equipment in 2016 versus only 62% nationally.
• More companies are looking to add staff. While the majority of surveyed executives indicated that they would be increasing staff in 2016, a greater percentage of Northeastern executives — 59% — plan on adding staff when compared to the national norm of 52%.

 

Massachusetts Launches Digital-health Initiative

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and executives from the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership (MACP) joined leaders from across state government, healthcare, and the technology sector at Boston Children’s Hospital this week to announce a comprehensive public-private partnership designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the Commonwealth’s digital healthcare industry. “Our administration is committed to making Massachusetts a national leader in digital health by partnering with private industry, convening key stakeholders, and addressing market gaps,” Baker said. “This emerging industry cluster has the potential to become a powerful driver of job creation across the Commonwealth, while also unlocking new advances in improving patient care and lowering health care costs.” Digital health, or eHealth, is a rapidly growing sector at the intersection of healthcare and information technology and, according to a report by Goldman Sachs, represents an approximately $32 billion market opportunity over the next decade. The sector spans a variety of technologies including electronic health records, consumer wearable devices, care systems, payment management, big-data analytics, and telemedicine, among others, and has close connections to the state’s technology and life-sciences sectors. Massachusetts is well-positioned for success in digital health as host to world-class healthcare and academic institutions, a strong startup culture, significant venture-capital investment, a healthy life-sciences sector, and roughly 250 existing digital-health companies. The initiative will bring public, private, academic, and healthcare leaders together to build a stronger and more connected statewide digital-health ecosystem. To support digital health startups, the city of Boston, Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech, and MACP announced the establishment of a digital-health-innovation hub. The initiative will provide space, programming, and a strong industry network for digital health startups and will serve as a Boston hub for the industry. Programming through the hub will be managed and operated by MassChallenge. MACP also announced several private industry-led initiatives that will help accelerate growth in the digital health sector, including innovative approaches to provide private funds for digital healthcare companies that are starting up in, located in, or planning to re-locate to Massachusetts. MACP also facilitated the development of standardized software, technology, and sponsored research agreements and user guides to make it easier for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and the private sector to do business with academic institutions, including the UMass system, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, and Partners HealthCare. MACP will also host a second year of its Mentorship Speaker Series, with a focus on digital health, connecting high-level, experienced industry leaders across the state with entrepreneurs of emerging companies to discuss how to start and grow a successful tech business in Massachusetts. “The innovation economy comprised of the life-sciences and digital-technology sectors is the future growth engine of our Commonwealth,” said Dr. Jeffrey Leiden, who led the Digital Health Initiative on behalf of MACP. “It has been a privilege for me to lead this outstanding group of public- and private-sector partners toward our shared goal of accelerating the growth of the digital-healthcare industry in Massachusetts. With the strengths of our universities, academic medical centers, and life-sciences companies, Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to succeed in digital healthcare, and I’m thrilled to be part of the team that will make it happen.”

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Baystate Health recently announced changes and consolidations in leadership positions in its Eastern Region:
• Effective Jan. 29, Michael Moran will become the interim president and chief administrative officer for the Baystate Health Eastern Region. Moran has been at Baystate Health for 14 years and currently serves as the organization’s Vice President for Clinical, Facilities and Guest Services. Moran’s new role combines the responsibilities of two current positions in the region, the president and the chief operating officer;
• The region’s current president, Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, will depart Baystate Health to pursue other opportunities. Before joining Baystate Health, Cavagnaro served as president and CEO of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers for 15 years;
• The region’s current chief operating officer, Dr. M. Shafeeq Ahmed, will return to practicing medicine full-time at Baystate Health. Ahmed has been a physician-leader at Baystate Health since 2003;
• Dr. David McGuire will become the region’s chief medical officer.
“Our goal, in considering these changes, is to ensure that our Eastern Region can successfully deliver care that matters to the community in a responsible and sustainable way,” said Nancy Shendell-Falik, Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations for Baystate Health. “To survive and thrive in the contemporary world of healthcare, we continue to make changes that ensure long-term stabilization, system integration, and a consistent model for delivering quality, safety, patient experience, and value.”
Added Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, “Drs. Cavagnaro and Ahmed have made major contributions to the integration of Wing into Baystate Health and to our organization as a whole. We thank them for their leadership, and we wish them the very best.” Three other management positions in the region are being eliminated and their work consolidated into other positions. At Baystate Health, Moran has been responsible for a broad spectrum of services including cancer, behavioral health, neurosciences and rehabilitation, food and nutrition, facilities, and more. Moran is known for building high-performing teams, fostering engagement, and serving as executive leader for Baystate Medical Center’s complex heart and vascular and emergency-room expansion projects. He led the building of the orthopedic surgery and cancer centers in Springfield and the surgical center under construction at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. He has co-led the health system’s largest and most complex Lean project, which saved more than $5 million and improved patient flow at Baystate Medical Center.

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PeoplesBank has announced the promotions and appointments of four associates:

Brian Canina

Brian Canina

• Brian Canina has been promoted to senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer. He possesses more than 16 years of financial experience and first joined PeoplesBank in 2009. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bryant College and is a certified public accountant. He is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and is a recipient of the Wharton Leadership Certificate. Canina is president of the Finance and Accounting Society of New England and an officer of the Financial Managers Society, Boston Chapter. He serves on the boards of directors for the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and the Children’s Study Home;

Stacy Sutton

Stacy Sutton

• Stacy Sutton has been promoted to senior vice president, retail administration. Boasting more than two decades of banking experience, she joined the bank in 1992 and previously served as first vice president, retail administration. She holds an associate degree in accounting from Springfield Technical Community College and is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. School for Financial Studies. She serves on the board of directors for Springfield Partners;

Joseph Zazzaro

Joseph Zazzaro

• Joseph Zazzaro has been promoted to senior vice president and chief information officer. He possesses more than three decades of information technology experience with a focus in financial services. He joined the bank in 2006 and previously served as first vice president, information technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of Phoenix and an associate degree in management information systems from Holyoke Community College. He also is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies. Zazzaro was a 14-year member of the Greater Westfield Boys and Girls Club board of directors and continues to volunteer to provide technical support for the club. He has also volunteered his technical and leadership skills at other local organizations, such as the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, the United Way, the Red Cross, and the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club; and

Russell Fontaine

Russell Fontaine

• Russell Fontaine has been promoted to first vice president, retail sales. Boasting more than a decade of financial experience, he first joined the bank in 2009 and previously served as vice president, sales and service manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and a certificate from the Wharton School of Business Leadership at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He serves on the board of the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity.

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John Dowd Jr

John Dowd Jr

The Dowd Insurance Agencies announced that John Dowd Jr., president and CEO of the Dowd Insurance Agencies, was selected to serve on the board of directors for the Massachusetts Assoc. of Insurance Agents (MAIA). Membership in the MAIA is open to independent, licensed insurance agencies doing business as individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other forms of business organizations in Massachusetts. With 1,300 agency members, MAIA is one of the largest state and regional associations of independent insurance agents in the country. The new board of directors began their term on Jan. 1. The board as a whole establishes positions on various industry issues and advocates for the agency community before government bodies. Individual members of the board of directors are the official representatives of the MAIA members in their geographical areas. “The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents has a long track record for consistent support for the insurance-agency community,” Dowd said. “I am very pleased to serve among this group of dedicated insurance professionals.” A 1980 graduate of St. Michael’s College, Dowd is an accredited advisor in insurance (AAI) and a licensed insurance advisor (LIA). He began his career as an underwriter for the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. and joined Dowd Insurance Agency in 1982.

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L. Alexandra Hogan

L. Alexandra Hogan

Local law firm, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney L. Alexandra Hogan was selected to serve on the emerging insolvency professionals subcommittee of the American Bankruptcy Institute. “Alex has quickly become a rising star in our bankruptcy department. She is dedicated and is already helping other professionals establish themselves in the insolvency field,” said attorney Steve Weiss, supervisor of the firm’s bankruptcy division. As a new member of the emerging insolvency professionals subcommittee, Hogan will help bankruptcy professionals find different avenues to network and develop as experts. The mission of this new subcommittee is to create a forum for developing leaders to exchange ideas to better aid clients and further cultivate the insolvency field. Hogan graduated in 2008 with cum laude honors from Western New England University School of Law, where she was also appointed assistant editor and became a published author of the Western New England Law Review. She graduated from Bay Path University with summa cum laude honors in 1996. She has been selected by Super Lawyers to the Rising Stars list and as a Top Women Attorney (2011-15). Hogan concentrates her practice primarily in business, litigation, and bankruptcy law. She has an extensive bankruptcy practice that includes both debtor and creditor representation in individual and business cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11. Additionally, she acts as counsel to Chapter 7 trustee Steven Weiss in bankruptcy litigation advanced in adversary proceedings. “I am honored to be a member of this new committee,” Hogan said. “It is very important for developing professionals to find ways to network with insolvency experts and to discuss emerging trends in the bankruptcy field.”

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Richard Venne, president and CEO of Community Enterprises Inc., announced the election of new officers to one-year terms at the recent board of directors meeting. Elected to officer positions for one-year terms are William Donohue, Chair, Children and Family Law, Springfield; Donald Miner, Vice Chair, Loomis Communities, South Hadley; Joanne Carlisle, Clerk/Secretary, Stop & Shop Inc., Springfield; and Brittney Kelleher, Treasurer, Westfield Bank, Springfield. Deborah Omasta-Mokrzecki, Amherst College, was elected as a new member for a three-year term. Existing members elected to additional three-year terms include Donohue; Carlisle; Miner; Mary Beth Davidson, Travelers, Hartford, Conn.; Kate LaMay-Miller, Multi-Media Impact, Hadley; and Albert Lognin, HARC, Hartford, Conn. Community Enterprises is a human-service organization that provides employment, education, housing supports, and day supports for people with disabilities. It is headquartered in Northampton and maintains 27 service locations throughout the U.S.

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Lou Mayo has been installed as president of the 1,700-member Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. Mayo, a Realtor since 1997, is the office manager with Real Living Realty Professionals, LLC in Wilbraham. As president, he will oversee the association’s activities and operations, including meetings of the board of directors, and act as a liaison to the association’s various committees. He is the official spokesperson of the association on issues related to the real-estate industry and the regional housing market. The other 2016 officers are Richard Sawicki Jr., president-elect; Edward Alford, treasurer; Susan Drumm, secretary; and Dawn Henry, immediate past president. Directors include Elias Acuna, Kelly Bowman, Shawn Bowman, Suzi Buzzee, Janise Fitzpatrick, Raymond Hoess-Brooks, Susan Rheaume, and Russell Sabadosa.

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WNEU Business Students Partner with White Lion

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University College of Business students recently collaborated with White Lion Brewing Co. to create an in-depth market-research report to help the company expand its reach outside of the Pioneer Valley. White Lion Brewing, the first craft brewery in the city of Springfield, recently cracked the Valley Advocate Beerhunter’s “Must Try Craft Beers” list. The university students began their research last spring, culminating in their final report in December 2015. White Lion was part of Valley Venture Mentors’ inaugural accelerator cohort last year, and a finalist for competing in the Accelerator Awards in April, winning seed money with data collected by the Western New England University student team. “I was very impressed by the level of detail and amount of research the students conducted,” Berry said. “We walked away with a complete analysis on what is working, where we can improve, and what differentiates us from other breweries in our region. It was a pleasure and an honor for me to work with them over the past year.” In addition to working closely with Berry and holding several meetings, the students employed a second team of marketing students to help develop promotional ideas and concepts for White Lion craft beer. With the assistance of Table & Vine stores, the students were permitted to administer surveys to customers for their market research, and provided Berry with a variety of insights for the future growth of his company. “There is nothing more fulfilling than helping students shine among business professionals and helping them carve their reputation in the business community as up-and-coming graduates of Western New England University,” said Janelle Goodnight, professor for both the market-research and marketing-management courses.

 

Elms College Announces Program Accreditations

CHICOPEE — The MBA program at Elms College has been accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). This accreditation also includes a reaccreditation for the college’s undergraduate business program. “This is exciting because IACBE accreditation not only validates the quality of our business education and our commitment to program excellence, but also enhances the employability of our graduates and offers significant value to their employers,” said Kim Kenney-Rockwal, MBA program director at Elms College. IACBE accreditation of a higher-education institution is mission-driven and outcome-based, and indicates the business program’s effectiveness. The process of accreditation involves a comprehensive self-study in which the school demonstrates that it meets the IACBE’s evaluation criteria. Following the self-study, an independent team of professional peer reviewers conducts a site visit, and then the IACBE’s board of commissioners reviews the site-visit report and delivers its decision. Only eight schools in all of Massachusetts are IACBE-accredited. These schools demonstrate “a commitment to continuous improvement, excellence in business education, and advancing academic quality,” according to the IACBE website. “Accreditation means that the academic business unit’s programs are sufficiently strong to be considered as high-quality programs, and that the academic business unit is functioning effectively (e.g., is producing excellent student-learning outcomes).” Walter Breau, vice president of Academic Affairs at Elms, noted that “our undergraduate business and MBA programs are already recognized in the community as student-centered with a focus on quality, rigor, and ethics. IACBE accreditation of all of our business programs — accounting, management and marketing, sport management, healthcare management and the MBA — reinforces that reputation. The business programs at Elms College will be eligible for reaccreditation in seven years, Kenney-Rockwal said. “During that time, we will submit interim progress reports on what we are changing and enhancing every couple of years.”

 

Springfield College Students Receive Humanitarian Award

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College communication sciences and disorders students, who are members of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc., recently received the WillPower Foundation’s University/College Humanitarian Award. The WillPower Foundation provides financial support that empowers Western Mass. families and individuals with different abilities to meet their unique needs. “We are extremely honored to have received this award in our first year as an official National Student Speech Language Hearing Association chapter,” said Springfield College student and National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. treasurer Abbie King. “The Springfield College communication sciences and disorders program was given the award in recognition of the program’s commitment to assisting the WillPower Foundation with fund-raising and advocacy work. The college hosted multiple fund-raising events over the last year for WillPower, and we plan to have another large fund-raising event for the foundation in the spring.” The WillPower Foundation provides grants for items such as mobility equipment, therapeutic recreation, advocacy costs, attorney’s fees, private tutoring, and personal-care needs. “I witnessed first-hand how important the WillPower Foundation is in the community,” said King. “At my internship with Communicare, I noticed that many of the clients we worked with had been awarded grants to purchase communication apps on their iPads, which gave these children a voice that they otherwise would not have had.” The National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. has approximately 13,000 members at more than 300 independently operated chapters located on college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

 

Country Bank Promotes Financial Literacy in Local Middle Schools

WARE — Country Bank recently sponsored an educational presentation called “The Brain Show.” Students from Ware Middle School, Charlton Middle School, Knox Trail in Spencer, and Converse Middle School in Palmer were asked to participate in a game-show-like presentation which tested the students’ knowledge in history, math, science, art, music and financial education. “The Brain Show presentation allowed us to promote financial education as well as many other subjects in a way that speaks directly to students, all while working together as a team,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, financial education officer at Country Bank. “Principals and students acknowledged this show as the most exciting presentation they had seen in years. Students were not the only ones dancing and learning; the teachers had a blast too.” Country Bank also sponsors the Savings Makes Sense program and the award-winning Credit for Life program in area communities.

 

Blue Heron Featured in New Cookbook

SUNDERLAND — Blue Heron Restaurant and its executive chef, Deborah Snow, are featured in The Berkshires Cookbook, a new work by Jane Barton Griffith, author of Knead It! The chapter on the Blue Heron includes a brief history of the restaurant and its owners, as well as recipes for three of the restaurant’s signature dishes: pan-seared sea scallops, housemade ricotta with local honeycomb, and pomegranate custard. The Berkshires Cookbook explores the stories behind the rich culinary traditions of Western Mass., a region known to many as a food hub and a leader in the sustainable-food movement. Of the 88 recipes showcased in The Berkshires Cookbook, 60 are the author’s original creations, while the rest were donated by farmers and chefs from across the region. Griffith’s text is accompanied by photographs by Barbara Dowd, which reflect the rich colors and textures of the region’s landscapes and food. Other local restaurants and producers featured include Bistro Les Gras, Pierce Bros Coffee, Hungry Ghost Bread, Blue Hill Farm, and Coco and the Cellar Bar. Copies of The Berkshires Cookbook are available for sale at the Blue Heron, as well as many local booksellers and online. The list price is $24.95.

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‘Better Angels’ Exhibit

Through July 10: In the months prior to 9/11, firefighter Peter Freund had been considering a career change after 23 years with the FDNY. One week after he perished at the World Trade Center, Freund’s family received a letter confirming his acceptance to teach high-school mathematics. Described by some as “a living saint,” chaplain Mychal Judge was the first FDNY casualty listed on 9/11, entry number 0001. His helmet was later presented as a gift to the Pope. A proud first-time uncle, firefighter William Johnston, had been looking forward to the baby shower on Sept. 30. His remains were found at Ground Zero that afternoon. These are just a few of the stories that await visitors who come to view “Better Angels: the Firefighters of 9/11,” a new traveling exhibit at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History opening Tuesday, Jan. 12 and running through July 10. The exhibit features 343 portraits by artist Dawn Howkinson Siebel, one for every New York City firefighter lost in the World Trade Center attacks. Together, the images create a wall measuring 21 feet long, allowing visitors to come face to face with men who made their living running toward danger and saving lives, even at the risk of their own. Siebel, a current resident of Easthampton, was living in Colorado at the time of the attacks, but had been a longtime resident of Manhattan in the years prior. Inspired when the New York Times printed photos of all 343 fallen FDNY members, Siebel set out to paint a portrait of every firefighter lost on that fateful day. Over the next few years, she painstakingly hand-painted each portrait onto a block of charred wood. In total, the exhibit took 3,000 hours and over six years to create. In her artist statement for the exhibit, Siebel said, “these 343 firemen represent New York, the FDNY, their selfless profession, and also — in the way of heroes — the possibility that each of us may rise to the ‘better angels’ of our own nature.”

‘How to Talk to Kids About Therapy’

Feb. 9: The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens, a program of Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice that provides support to grieving young people and their families, announced a free workshop with Sarah Abel, LICSW. This workshop, titled “How to Talk to Kids About Therapy,” will take place from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice offices at 168 Industrial Dr. Geared toward adult caregivers, the purpose of the workshop is to provide an understanding of child therapy and to prepare parents, caregivers, and teachers to talk about therapy with kids. Participants will be able to discuss children’s behaviors and what they reveal about underlying feelings. Participants will also consider when to consult with a therapist around concerns about a child. Abel has been a psychotherapist since 1994 and aims to help families prepare their children to enter into therapy and face this vulnerable moment for both parents and children. She is a graduate of New York University School of Social Work and the Institute of Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, and completed a post-graduate fellowship in psychoanalysis at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. She has taught child development at Smith College School of Social Work and currently treats children, adolescents, and adults in her private practice in Northampton. This event is free, and the snow date is Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To RSVP, contact Shelly Bathe Lenn, coordinator at the Garden, at (413) 582-5312.

 

Heart Walk Kickoff Breakfast

Feb. 12: The American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc. invites the public to the 2016 Pioneer Valley Heart Walk Kickoff Breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. The free event includes a hot breakfast. Team captains or those interested in leading a team are encouraged to attend to receive their team-captain kits, hear a panel of guest speakers, and learn more about the Heart Walk and new 5k Run, set for Sunday, May 1 at Look Park in Florence. To attend the breakfast, RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 26 with Traci Heath at (413) 262-3223 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.pioneervalleyheartwalk.org.

 

Academy of Music Historic Tour

Feb. 24: The Academy of Music will offer a free tour of the historic theater at 5:15 p.m. Led by Academy of Music Development Coordinator Kathryn Slater, the tour will provide insight into the history behind this Northampton mainstay, including details about the organization’s founder and interesting notes about the many revitalizations. Built in 1891, the Academy of Music was the first municipally owned theater in the U.S., and home to the first stock theater company in the nation, the Northampton Players, formed in 1912. For nearly 125 years, the Academy has hosted an impressive array of performers, and the building holds the tales. See for yourself the century-old hole cut in the stage floor for Houdini’s disappearing act; Cole Porter’s grandfather clock; dressing rooms used by Sarah Bernhardt, Boris Karloff, Ethel Barrymore; and more. Step on the stage and see the Academy of Music from a whole new perspective, and take in the results of the 2014 restoration that refurbished the 800-seat auditorium, which earned a Mass. Historical Commission Preservation Award. This walking-and-talking tour begins promptly at 5:15 p.m. in the main lobby and is expected to run approximately 45 minutes. Admission is free, but reservations are required, as attendance is limited to 20. Reservations may be made through the Academy of Music Box Office by calling (413) 584-9032, ext. 105, Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., or by e-mailing [email protected].

 

Difference Makers

March 31: The eighth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Tickets cost $60, and tables of 10 are available. For more information, go HERE. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. This year’s class is profiled in this issue HERE. Difference Makers is sponsored by EMA Dental, First American Insurance Agency, Health New England, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., Northwestern Mutual, PeoplesBank, Royal LLP, and Sunshine Village.

 

40 Under Forty

June 16: The 10th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. The magazine will continue to accept nominations for the class of 2016 until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. The nomination form, which can be found HERE, requests basic information and can be supported with other material, such as a résumé, testimonials, and even press clippings highlighting an individual’s achievements in their profession or service to their community. An independent panel of judges will choose the winners, and their stories will be told in the April 18 issue. More details on the gala will be revealed in upcoming issues.

Chamber Corners

By
Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Feb. 2: After 5, 5-7 p.m. The UMass Athletics Department presents a night out for chamber members and non-members as the UMass Minutemen take on the Rhode Island Rams. First 80 registrants receive an inclusive basketball game ticket, compliments of the UMass Athletics Department. Sponsored by Brian Analysis Neuro Development Center, LLC and IGS Solar. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Feb. 10: After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Central Rock Gym, 165 Russell St., Hadley. Come mix and mingle with the community and test your strength and agility while climbing up the rock walls. Light appetizers and adult beverages will be served. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

 

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Jan. 27: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Masse’s American Bistro, 1329 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce. Network with members from both chambers. Enjoy some delicious appetizers from Masse’s American Bistro. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members pre-registered.

•  Feb. 2: Community meeting with mayor and police chief, noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to the community room at the Chicopee Public Library on Front Street to learn about what is going on in the downtown area and express any concerns to Mayor Richard Kos and Police Chief William Jebb.

•  Feb. 11: CEO Luncheon with Maura McCaffrey of Health New England, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. As president and CEO at HNE, McCaffrey leads the premier locally owned health plan serving this region. Health New England, headquartered in downtown Springfield, employs more than 340 people and provides health coverage for more than 225,000 members. Sponsored by Chicopee Savings Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Holyoke Medical Center, and PeoplesBank Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. To reserve tickets, call Lynn Morrissette at (413) 594-2101.

•  Feb. 17: February Salute Breakfast & Annual Meeting, 7:15-9 a.m., Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. Chicopee. Cost $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

 

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 11: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., sponsored by Canon Realty. Join area business professionals for networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

•  Jan. 28: Winner Circle Government Reception, 5-7 p.m., Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce board of directors and corporate leaders. An enjoyable evening where we honor our local and state elected officials. Cost: $23. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

•  Feb. 3: Ask a Chamber Expert: the Art of Networking, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Mel’s Restaurant, 490 Pleasant St., Holyoke. Series Sponsors: PeoplesBank, the Republican/MassLive/El Pueblo, and Hadley Printing. Do your eyes glaze over when your boss asks you to attend a networking event? You’re not alone. There’s an art to networking. Jeremy Casey, founder and president of Name Net Worth, will share his expertise at this workshop. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Visit www.holyokechamber.com to sign up.

•  Feb. 17: Economic Development Breakfast: Growing Businesses 1×1, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Delaney House, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Community College. A breakfast focusing on entrepreneurism with keynote speaker and local entrepreneur Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, along with graduates of the SPARK Entrepreneurial Launch Program. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members, which includes a hot breakfast buffet. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

•  Feb. 17: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

 

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Feb. 3: February Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton, sponsored by: Keiter Builders Inc. and others to be announced. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. Cost: $10 for members.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Feb. 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 p.m., hosted by Tighe & Bond Inc., 53 Southampton Road, Westfield. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
Feb. 10: Chamber After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 3: Springfield Regional Chamber Speed Networking Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by United Personnel. Special guest speakers. Networking in a fast-paced, round-robin format. Cost: $20 for members ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission.

• Feb. 10: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., location to be determined. Sponsored by the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• Feb. 11-March 17: Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute, TD Bank Conference Room, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by MassMutual Financial Group and supported by the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. Special guest speakers. The institute is directed by Julie Siciliano, dean of the Western New England University College of Business, and Jack Greeley, executive in residence. Participants will actively explore best practices of leaders; analyze their own leadership, learning, and and problem-solving styles; and experience the synergies that result from high-performing teams. Cost: $885 per participant, which includes a day trip to Beacon Hill and graduation dinner.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Feb. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted By Partners Restaurant, 485 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude in West Springfield. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Only members or guests of members may attend. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. The Breakfast will feature a panel of various legislatures, including state Sen. James Welch, state Sen. Donald Humason, State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, state Rep. Michael Finn, Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on ticket sales, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Court Dockets

By
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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Town of Montague v. Penta Corp.
Allegation: Costs incurred for correction of defects in construction at wastewater-treatment plant: $100,000
Filed: 10/9/15

Dovi, LLC v. Verizon Online, LLC
Allegation: Incidental claim for damages, lost rent, and utility costs: $3,000
Filed: 10/30/15

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Daniel Hammock v. Clarkdale Fruit Farms Inc. and Bostley Sanitary Services Inc.
Allegation: Negligence, carelessness, and breach of duty in maintenance of porta-potties, causing the plaintiff to be trapped inside when a porta-potty tipped and fell over, dumping human waste onto the plaintiff: $24,999.99
Filed: 12/28/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Colony Hills Capital Residential Fund, LLC v. Riverchase Holding, LLC and UC Riverchase, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contractual obligations and breach of fiduciary duties: $500,000
Filed: 12/9/15

Intercity Lines Inc. v. Ferris Auto Transport and Christopher Ferris
Allegation: Breach of a contractor non-disclosure agreement and non-compete provision: $75,000+
Filed: 12/10/15

Plimpton & Hills Corp. v. Dependable Heating and Cooling Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $45,666.39
Filed: 12/4/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

J. Polep Distribution Services v. Washington Square Package Store and Joseph Lobo
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $11,263.54
Filed: 12/17/15

J. Polep Distribution Services v. Star 50 Convenience and Sohrab Khan
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,410.63
Filed: 12/17/15

Janet Webster v. Aeropostale Inc.
Allegation: Over-filled display rack fell on plaintiff, causing injury: $24,999.99
Filed: 12/30/15

Kelley Robles v. Clinical Support Options Inc.
Allegation: HIPAA violation, causing emotional distress: $24,999.99
Filed: 12/30/15

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Town of Amherst
70 Boltwood Walk
$103,000 — Bathroom renovations on the first floor

Yu Mei
485 West St.
$7,000 — Build vestibule entryway

CHICOPEE

333 Memorial Dr., LLC
333 Memorial Dr.
$22,000 — Roof repair

North Harlow, LLC
50 Linden St.
$16,000 — New roof

GREENFIELD

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$4,000 — New ceiling in closet room

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$57,000 — Renovate second-floor doctors’ suite for heart and vascular practice

Community Action of Franklin Regions Inc.
393 Main St.
$70,000 — Renovate flooring and walls in office 1 & 2

Lisa Alber
33 Riddell St.
$12,000 — Remodel of doctors offices

Salvation Army of Mass Inc.
72 Chapman St.
$30,000 — New roof

LUDLOW

John Pires
160-162 East St.
$5,000 — Alterations

Pride, LLC
478 Center St.
$7,000 — Commercial alterations

SOUTH HADLEY

Berkshire Hills Music
48 Woodbridge St.
$250,000 — Re-roof

GG’s Realty, LLC
785 New London Road
$125,000 — Renovations

Loomis Village Inc.
246 North Main St.
$18,500 — Install new deck

The Moynihan Realty
548 New Ludlow Road
$990,000 — New construction

Town of South Hadley
20 Woodbridge St.
$3,000 — Renovations

SPRINGFIELD

CHS Headstart
30 Madison Ave.
$30,000 — Second-floor conference room remodel

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
$6,000 — Interior renovations

Mass Development
1550 Main St.
$16,000 — Office 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

BERNARDSTON

808 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Clifford C. Spatcher
Seller: Jordan G. Brechenser
Date: 12/11/15

92 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jordan G. Brechenser
Seller: James P. Petrin
Date: 12/11/15

206 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Edith H. Riddle
Seller: William B. Deane
Date: 12/16/15

431 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Jeffrey K. Hubbard
Seller: Mary B. Whiton
Date: 12/15/15

BUCKLAND

45 Conway St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Lamson Properties LLC
Seller: Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. Co.
Date: 12/18/15

COLRAIN

331 Adamsville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Daniels
Seller: Laurence P. Binney
Date: 12/18/15

DEERFIELD

13 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Eugin
Seller: Debora Lichtenberg
Date: 12/15/15

105 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $176,850
Buyer: Rachel Jackson
Seller: Paula Mcnee
Date: 12/18/15

38 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Matthew F. Woods
Seller: Kevin L. Kruk
Date: 12/21/15

ERVING

10 Maple Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Greenfield Savings Bank
Seller: Penny J. Hanks
Date: 12/17/15

GILL

401 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: David G. Cormier
Seller: Sarah E. Rury
Date: 12/11/15

GREENFIELD

242 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alvaro Millan
Seller: Wayne L. Elie
Date: 12/21/15

11 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Andrea G. Curtis
Seller: Peter G. Sullivan
Date: 12/23/15

15 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Todd L. Draper
Seller: Paul Rotkiewicz
Date: 12/22/15

9 Ester Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexandr Bocharnikov
Seller: Johnson RET
Date: 12/17/15

30-44 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Howie RT
Seller: Federal Street Dining LLC
Date: 12/23/15

28-30 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James Merrigan
Seller: Roger B. Cummings
Date: 12/22/15

27 Linden Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $143,550
Buyer: Derrick Rawson
Seller: Edward E. Rawson
Date: 12/16/15

16 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Degen
Seller: Jeffrey Doak
Date: 12/21/15

10 Monroe Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Karl J. Mutchler
Seller: Ethel May Case TR
Date: 12/11/15

32 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $121,800
Buyer: Greenfield Savings Bank
Seller: Tina F. Kelley
Date: 12/17/15

28 Sunset Square
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Lindsey J. Pelc
Seller: James W. Taylor
Date: 12/18/15

HEATH

20 Knott Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: James Thane
Date: 12/11/15

MONTAGUE

166 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tabbat Inc.
Seller: Stage 2 Enterprises Inc.
Date: 12/10/15

171 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: David A. Johnson
Seller: James E. Newcombe
Date: 12/11/15

34 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,847
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mary Lovett
Date: 12/16/15

NORTHFIELD

12 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Leonard
Seller: Starmer INT
Date: 12/18/15

234 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael F. Goesch
Seller: Bernice H. Tuttle
Date: 12/11/15

ORANGE

415 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Cloutier
Seller: Edward G. Day
Date: 12/21/15

SHELBURNE

130 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Heck TR
Seller: Eugene A. Clark RET
Date: 12/11/15

Halligan Ave.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Perry INT
Seller: Doris C. Perry INT
Date: 12/23/15

SHUTESBURY

155 High Point Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Robin Swados
Seller: Cameron, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 12/21/15

SUNDERLAND

162 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: 162 Hadley Road RT
Seller: Greenfield Savings Bank
Date: 12/23/15

WHATELY

24 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $353,280
Buyer: Gregory W. Payeur
Seller: William F. Lemon
Date: 12/23/15

180 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Michael F. Clark
Seller: Myron C. Orloski
Date: 12/23/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

123 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $160,797
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Elizabeth A. Harrington
Date: 12/22/15

137 Colemore St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rebecca Stone
Seller: Richard J. Marcheselli
Date: 12/18/15

262 Colemore St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $172,283
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lyli E. Stacy
Date: 12/22/15

476 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jason A. Larocque
Seller: Andrea Machia
Date: 12/18/15

108 Hastings St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Yuriy Vovk
Seller: Kenneth L. Vermes
Date: 12/14/15

66 Liberty St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Double D. Investments LLC
Seller: James H. Powell
Date: 12/21/15

122 Monroe St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $272,500
Seller: Todd V. Ruby
Date: 12/11/15

1056 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Casey S. Fuller
Seller: Judy A. Koralik
Date: 12/22/15

644 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Ryan Fields
Seller: Andrew M. Morrison
Date: 12/18/15

309 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Andrey Nemchinsky
Seller: Joseph M. Parslow
Date: 12/17/15

83 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,412
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Todd L. Bousquet
Date: 12/23/15

BLANDFORD

27 South St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Joseph Domingos
Date: 12/11/15

BRIMFIELD

1237 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Bernard L. Parker
Seller: Robert R. Runge
Date: 12/15/15

21 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Metterville
Seller: Joseph M. Beer
Date: 12/21/15

75 Monson Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Buzanowski
Seller: Jennifer Elmore
Date: 12/17/15

CHESTER

66 Lyon Hill Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Adrianne C. Johnson
Seller: Thomas L. Brisson
Date: 12/22/15

276 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Greener
Seller: Albert H. Reale
Date: 12/11/15

CHICOPEE

2 Access Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,771
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Ricky E. Weaver
Date: 12/16/15

70 Arlmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: David Deslauriers
Seller: Barbara A. Deslauriers
Date: 12/17/15

84 Bell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Eric P. Alicea
Seller: Ronald Gagne
Date: 12/18/15

63 Bemis Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Maryjane Kopie
Seller: Sara L. Raymond
Date: 12/21/15

16 Bolduc Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew 1128 Church Of God
Seller: Chrissys Corner LLC
Date: 12/16/15

36 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $119,273
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kathleen E. Moore
Date: 12/22/15

25 Gelinas Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Mary L. Laprade
Seller: Clayton J. Tomlinson
Date: 12/22/15

56 Longwood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Sawa
Seller: Magdalene N. Eboso
Date: 12/17/15

107 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kris C. Wojtowicz
Seller: Tran, Oanh N., (Estate)
Date: 12/18/15

151 Mayflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: David Lemieux
Seller: Raymond P. Authier
Date: 12/22/15

505 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Synergic Solutions Inc.
Seller: Jayanth Pasupleti
Date: 12/21/15

202 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: DGL Properties LLC
Seller: Vevier, Robert W., (Estate)
Date: 12/16/15

7 Tardy Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,500
Buyer: David A. Bucalo
Seller: Carol A. Gomes
Date: 12/11/15

131 Ward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jesus A. Andino
Seller: Jose Goncalves
Date: 12/11/15

49 Washington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Beaupre
Seller: Robert E. McQueen
Date: 12/11/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Priscilla R. Diaz
Seller: Kevin P. Asher
Date: 12/11/15

11 Dawes St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Sammy Guilbe
Seller: Robert A. Gagne
Date: 12/18/15

106 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Mitchell R. Galaszka
Seller: Leon Jangrow
Date: 12/21/15

42 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Gino Trolio
Seller: Mya Realty LLC
Date: 12/21/15

150 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Carla Lomangino
Seller: Laura J. Rollins
Date: 12/14/15

89 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Kerry L. Valley
Seller: Emme G. Kuhn
Date: 12/21/15

241 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Christine Sousa
Seller: Mary A. Thibault
Date: 12/10/15

42 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Laura Stevens
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/11/15

Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Carlos
Seller: Cabot Real Estate LLC
Date: 12/18/15

45 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert-Thomas Construction LLC
Seller: Danny S. Larochelle
Date: 12/18/15

4 Veranda Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Saad Abduljabbar
Seller: Robert J. Villeneuve
Date: 12/18/15

HAMPDEN

210 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: New Life International
Seller: Bethlehem Baptist Church
Date: 12/18/15

216 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: New Life International
Seller: Bethlehem Baptist Church
Date: 12/18/15

62 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Derek M. Gray
Seller: Timothy R. Connors
Date: 12/16/15

47 Old Coach Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Random Properties Acquisition Corp. 3
Seller: Clifford E. Keeney
Date: 12/17/15

113 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Donny Adorno
Seller: Derek M. Gray
Date: 12/16/15

HOLLAND

78 Hisgen Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Koslowski
Seller: Gerald J. Germaine
Date: 12/17/15

22 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert S. Sheldon
Seller: Ryan J. Mulcahy
Date: 12/15/15

88 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Cassie Leslie
Seller: Darell L. Mitchell
Date: 12/11/15

42 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Carolyn Morrison
Seller: Howard A. Fife
Date: 12/21/15

HOLYOKE

11 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rachel M. Davini
Seller: Shanahan, Kara E., (Estate)
Date: 12/21/15

357 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Jose A. Hernandez
Date: 12/16/15

73 Carlton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Alexander A. Wanczyk
Seller: Karen D. Warren
Date: 12/11/15

133 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: James O’Brien
Seller: Lawrence V. Lajoie
Date: 12/18/15

80-94 Commercial St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Gandara Mental Health Center
Seller: 80 Commercial Street LLC
Date: 12/11/15

17 Hickory St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: David M. Picchi
Seller: Nora Mackay
Date: 12/15/15

23 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Scheurer
Seller: John H. Chwalek
Date: 12/15/15

233 Huron Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: John E. McMahon
Seller: James O’Brien
Date: 12/11/15

131-133 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Best4u RT
Seller: Lester L. Zyla
Date: 12/11/15

107 Meadowbrook Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Linda M. Beauregard
Seller: Richard D. Chartier
Date: 12/17/15

53 Mueller Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Dana B. Potter
Seller: Zachary R. Vozella
Date: 12/10/15

244 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Sarah B. Albright
Seller: Scott Tundermann
Date: 12/15/15

29 Orchard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Patrick O. Britton
Seller: Matthew J. Craven
Date: 12/14/15

11 Ross Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: James R. Murphy
Seller: David P. Peloquin
Date: 12/21/15

25 Stanford St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $229,950
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: David J. Fitz
Date: 12/23/15

LONGMEADOW

215 Ellington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Michael D. Caban
Seller: James Fitzpatrick
Date: 12/10/15

64 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Ehdaa A. Tahoun
Seller: Katherine T. Duclos
Date: 12/18/15

33 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Glass
Seller: Lloyd Mendes
Date: 12/15/15

117 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Christopher J. Morgan
Seller: Charles N. Brinkmann
Date: 12/15/15

240 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Cary D. Rubman
Seller: Priscilla R. Diaz
Date: 12/11/15

LUDLOW

3 Auburn St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Laura Green
Date: 12/24/15

77 Elizabeth Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $371,500
Buyer: Christopher C. Arsenault
Seller: Antonio J. Bastos
Date: 12/21/15

N/A
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $121,777
Buyer: Cheryl A. Couture
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 12/11/15

95 Oakridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Evan W. Giana
Seller: Brett D. Bernardo
Date: 12/10/15

146 Piney Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Jamison A. Bolduc
Date: 12/17/15

63 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Alicia M. Moorhouse
Seller: Anne Norton
Date: 12/11/15

163 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jill M. Eskett
Seller: Diana M. Pires-Murphy
Date: 12/21/15

MONSON

400 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Gagne
Seller: Robert G. Horacek
Date: 12/18/15

11 Pine St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Brooks
Seller: Hashim, Amene, (Estate)
Date: 12/18/15

PALMER

46-48 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Skowyra
Seller: Lorraine T. Samson
Date: 12/11/15

14 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Howard A. Fife
Seller: Kyle M. Converse
Date: 12/21/15

166 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Timothy Bedard
Seller: Carolyn Morrison
Date: 12/21/15

3051 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Michael B. Atwood
Date: 12/24/15

14 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $136,450
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Laura A. Hebert
Date: 12/24/15

SOUTHWICK

164 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Paul R. Vezina
Seller: Richard Saracin
Date: 12/11/15

27 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Eugene Petit
Seller: Christine A. Longo
Date: 12/14/15

36 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Brianna Lovechio-Rua
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/11/15

11 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Brian J. Morrissey
Seller: Ricky L. Disanto
Date: 12/21/15

139 Fred Jackson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Renee L. Steese
Seller: Marc A. Wrobleski
Date: 12/16/15

SPRINGFIELD

27-29 Allison Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Gandara Mental Health Center
Seller: James A. Pafumi
Date: 12/16/15

114 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Melinda Barry
Seller: Eleanor Vanhorne
Date: 12/18/15

208 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Tara M. Parrish
Seller: Amber Soto
Date: 12/11/15

34 Boyd St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Abdou Mourad
Seller: Joseph V. Costa
Date: 12/14/15

830-832 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rodriguez
Seller: Itevaldo Cunha
Date: 12/15/15

175 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Vilenti D. Tulloch
Seller: Frank Garaughty
Date: 12/18/15

184 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Dimitrius Fox
Seller: James Manferdini
Date: 12/15/15

81 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joyce G. Braithwaite
Date: 12/21/15

132 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Amanda C. Ledwith
Seller: Mary L. Koch
Date: 12/21/15

282 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Brenda A. Flores-Carrion
Seller: Gregory A. Granger
Date: 12/10/15

356 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,600
Buyer: Thomas Murphy
Seller: Kathryn Hewitt
Date: 12/18/15

77 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Marialie Maldonado
Seller: Raymond J. Larose
Date: 12/21/15

18-20 Leonard St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Fancy Living LLC
Date: 12/11/15

62 Lindsay Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Devenna Groves
Seller: Roberta T. Bennett
Date: 12/21/15

149 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,390
Buyer: Zachary D. Stambovsky
Seller: Lisa Santaniello
Date: 12/15/15

308 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $143,960
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Beverly Edwards
Date: 12/16/15

15 Merritt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Natasha Nixon-Nekeisha
Seller: Carol E. Smith
Date: 12/10/15

14 Midway St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $123,600
Buyer: Diego L. Arvelo
Seller: Joanna Smigiel
Date: 12/21/15

115 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: David Gralton
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/10/15

253 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Randy B. Haskins
Seller: William N. Daniel
Date: 12/21/15

100 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jonathan S. Edelson
Seller: Roberta L. Smith
Date: 12/10/15

64 Plumtree Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Ashley L. Baker
Seller: Exultant RT
Date: 12/18/15

521 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David B. Bazer
Seller: Christian E. Faustmann
Date: 12/18/15

172 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Magda Sepulveda
Seller: Nathan R. Plumb
Date: 12/18/15

571 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Tania M. Barber
Seller: Paul A. Hudson
Date: 12/22/15

153 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Shauna Anderson
Seller: Richard S. Harty
Date: 12/14/15

197 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Francisco Ramos
Seller: Brendan J. Kavanagh
Date: 12/11/15

80 Seneca St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Mark A. Rodriguez
Seller: John W. Riley
Date: 12/14/15

38 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Zelideth Tejeda
Seller: Sammy Guilbe
Date: 12/18/15

15 Sparrow Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Demetrios F. Sotiropoulos
Seller: Inge Plummer
Date: 12/10/15

26 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,273
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jennifer Torres
Date: 12/21/15

1093-1095 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Fitzroy D. Fearing
Seller: Ronald G. Lavoie
Date: 12/15/15

101 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Clarissa Borrero
Seller: Robyn Peloquin
Date: 12/15/15

168 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Christopher Reardon
Seller: Sarah L. Stein
Date: 12/11/15

56 Suzanne St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $136,900
Buyer: Zoraida Velazquez
Seller: Keem LLC
Date: 12/15/15

38-40 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Dexter Ainsley
Seller: Livingstone LLC
Date: 12/15/15

15 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Sasha O. Figueroa
Seller: Bourgeois Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/15

54 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Devine
Seller: Marybeth Meservey
Date: 12/11/15

37 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Victor R. Amaro
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/11/15

166 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Chicopee Savings Bank
Seller: Harry Borrelli
Date: 12/15/15

71 Willard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Lasasha R. Lemons-Taylor
Seller: J&M Property & Development
Date: 12/22/15

78 Wilmington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Richard Rivera
Seller: Peter K. Sacuta
Date: 12/18/15

TOLLAND

470 Colebrook River Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Shawn J. Eriole
Seller: Bryan J. Perry
Date: 12/10/15

WALES

44 Fountain Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $413,000
Buyer: Barbara Baratz RET
Seller: Kenneth J. Cook
Date: 12/18/15

8 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Thomas R. Black
Seller: Marc H. Colcombe
Date: 12/18/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

105 Albert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $134,000
Seller: F. William Maroni
Date: 12/16/15

420 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Joseph McCarthy
Seller: Steven M. Forni
Date: 12/16/15

89 Burke Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Naura C. Lutat
Seller: Jeffrey A. Brannkarr
Date: 12/18/15

49 Chester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Anvar Bayramov
Seller: Prashanth P. Prabhakar
Date: 12/11/15

149 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,800
Buyer: Maureen T. Moriarty
Seller: Martyn G. Green
Date: 12/21/15

15 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mor Services Inc.
Seller: Adolf O. Kastel
Date: 12/11/15

39 Dion St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Crystal Boakye-Yiadom
Seller: Palka, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 12/18/15

45 Lynne Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Kristen L. Wanczyk
Seller: Pasquale A. Sterlacci
Date: 12/18/15

7 Park Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Toni B. Pudlo
Date: 12/14/15

414 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: VTC Realty LLC
Seller: Lynn Ugolini
Date: 12/22/15

61 Peachstone Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Amberose L. Soto
Seller: Robert J. Goldberg
Date: 12/15/15

57 Summit St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Summit Group Properties
Seller: Smith, David W., (Estate)
Date: 12/11/15

Tiara Lane #4
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Anthony Deven
Seller: Kolodziej Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/18/15

Tiara Lane #8
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Korey J. Bell
Seller: Kolodziej Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/11/15

36 West St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Tara A. Barber
Seller: Kenneth B. Hedges
Date: 12/21/15

39 Wilder Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Allison Mercier
Seller: John D. Madrid
Date: 12/18/15

38 York St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,580
Buyer: Jamison J. Quist
Seller: Linda J. Anghilante
Date: 12/11/15

WESTFIELD

109 Apple Blossom Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Keith A. Goulet
Seller: Kathleen Mastromatteo
Date: 12/11/15

5 Ellsworth St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Michael S. Garwacki
Date: 12/14/15

37 Feeding Hills Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $4,230,000
Buyer: Westfield Gardens Holdings
Seller: CPL LLC
Date: 12/18/15

1130 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nadezhda Karapunarly
Seller: Andrei Katykhin
Date: 12/14/15

22 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Thomas P. Flaherty
Seller: Brett A. Ralph
Date: 12/11/15

7 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Sampson
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/11/15

21 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Rachael P. Bovat
Seller: Vaughn J. Willis
Date: 12/10/15

247 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: David J. McManus
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 12/10/15

8 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lori M. Moriarty
Date: 12/18/15

33 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Barry Gadbois
Seller: Nathan A. Cowles
Date: 12/14/15

29 Oak Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Ringer
Seller: Mary K. Johnson
Date: 12/18/15

10 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $133,070
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Vitaliy Gumenyuk
Date: 12/17/15

509 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: 509 Southwick Road LLC
Seller: LMP Realty Partnership
Date: 12/17/15

WILBRAHAM

43 Bennett Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Randy P. Pascale
Seller: Julia L. Richmond
Date: 12/21/15

99 Bennett Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Laura Rollins
Seller: Robert C. Milne
Date: 12/14/15

14 Joan St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Kristin Szpakowski
Seller: Kathleen Alves
Date: 12/14/15

5 Kensington Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $545,400
Buyer: Josephine Iannelli
Seller: Gino Trolio
Date: 12/21/15

369 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Xueqing Wang
Seller: James A. Pafumi
Date: 12/11/15

548 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jason L. Dumke
Seller: Warren J. Rothschild
Date: 12/24/15

6 North Hills Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Jessica P. Coffey
Seller: Boston Road Properties LLC
Date: 12/18/15

396 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Luke E. Rottman
Seller: Sturbridge Development LLC
Date: 12/18/15

747 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Nicholas N. Dasilva
Seller: Michael T. Hassett
Date: 12/18/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

615 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Deep K. Chinappa
Seller: Thomas Ricci
Date: 12/18/15

53 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ari Gnepp
Seller: Christine Denison-Bloom
Date: 12/18/15

35 Farmington Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $301,800
Buyer: Joel A. Ouellette
Seller: KSCBJ Properties LLC
Date: 12/18/15

60-62 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $441,500
Buyer: John L. Hosp
Seller: Donna M. VanBoom RET
Date: 12/21/15

Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass. Inc.
Seller: RGC LLC
Date: 12/10/15

10 Laurel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: 5M Properties LLC
Seller: James A. Rosen
Date: 12/21/15

97 Logtown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Daman
Seller: Michael S. Lococo
Date: 12/11/15

828 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Douglas B. Macmillan
Seller: Deep Chinappa
Date: 12/18/15

Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: David R. Sofield
Seller: Matthew W. Richardson
Date: 12/11/15

136 Old Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $133,300
Buyer: Kevin P. Divoll
Seller: Ventus Properties LLC
Date: 12/18/15

320 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Thomas O’Brien
Seller: James L. Lobik
Date: 12/22/15

677 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Patrick H. Shannon
Seller: Eric S. Kaufmann
Date: 12/22/15

87 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Eric M. Cave
Seller: Karl S. Allen
Date: 12/21/15

392 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Guo Bai
Seller: Timothy Tucker
Date: 12/11/15

BELCHERTOWN

531 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jared A. Lavalle
Seller: Thiago Garcia
Date: 12/17/15

8 Carol Ann Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Edward J. Collette
Seller: Chin C. Liang
Date: 12/22/15

34 Emily Lane
Belchertown, MA 01002
Amount: $388,442
Buyer: Jeffrey R. St. Germaine
Seller: Homes By Leblanc Inc.
Date: 12/11/15

54 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $388,500
Buyer: Steven D. Rose
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 12/24/15

32 Jensen St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Roy
Seller: Dennis G. Rex
Date: 12/10/15

375 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Nancy E. Skeels
Seller: Daniel R. Bernashe
Date: 12/16/15

CUMMINGTON

West Cummington Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Vanessa A. Lewis
Seller: Franklin Woods Investments LLC
Date: 12/15/15

EASTHAMPTON

14 Broad St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: W. Marek Inc.
Seller: Brian J. Campedelli
Date: 12/16/15

26 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Picam Real Estate LLC
Seller: Carla Lecompte
Date: 12/11/15

16 Kingsberry Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Carol D. Tudor
Seller: Crown Meadow Corp.
Date: 12/22/15

335 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Stephen G. Fortin
Seller: Patricia C. Parent
Date: 12/18/15

29 Mutter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Diane C. Rossini
Seller: John A. Provost
Date: 12/18/15

152 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: ANK LLC
Seller: Frederick K. & F. E. Fedor FT
Date: 12/17/15

132 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sarah V. Carlton
Seller: Barton, Virginia M., (Estate)
Date: 12/18/15

51 Park Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Gene M. Friedlander
Seller: Barbara W. Spalding
Date: 12/11/15

25 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ryna Russell
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 12/21/15

7 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: John A. Provost
Seller: Richard T. Stein
Date: 12/18/15

9 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brian J. Campedelli
Seller: Paul A. Martinbeault
Date: 12/17/15

GOSHEN

106 Sears Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Sturtveant
Seller: Carol A. Douglass
Date: 12/18/15

GRANBY

185 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jillian G. Barnard
Seller: Dayle M. Barnard
Date: 12/18/15

18 Deerbrook Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Richard E. Wojtczak
Seller: Patricia M. Faginski
Date: 12/15/15

17 Lynn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Wendy A. Richard
Seller: Dana Ritter
Date: 12/11/15

HADLEY

6 Isabel Court
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Tenzin Gyaltsen
Seller: John A. Konieczny
Date: 12/23/15

HATFIELD

83 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Boudreau
Seller: Joseph A. Lavallee
Date: 12/18/15

27 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Stanley Atwood
Seller: Carl G. Burwick
Date: 12/21/15

18 Scotland Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $652,700
Buyer: Adele M. Stiles
Seller: Mitchell A. Matusiewicz
Date: 12/18/15

HUNTINGTON

6 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Chad S. Groeber
Seller: Nancy L. Winn
Date: 12/11/15

MIDDLEFIELD

24 Alderman Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Cody P. Paschal
Seller: George J. Bedard
Date: 12/18/15

108 Town Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: William R. Dowd
Seller: Stephen J. Bouffard
Date: 12/14/15

NORTHAMPTON

55 Arlington St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Robert W. Schrader
Seller: Alice J. Baceski
Date: 12/21/15

20 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $380,230
Buyer: Thomas B. Gaudreau
Seller: Bridge Road LLC
Date: 12/22/15

10 Claire Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Craig B. Zaehring
Seller: Adriana M. Brown
Date: 12/23/15

43 Fair St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Jasinski
Seller: Marissa L. Elkins
Date: 12/17/15

757 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $203,500
Buyer: Jose A. Cornejo
Seller: El H. Assab
Date: 12/11/15

23 Gleason Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: John H. Gordon
Seller: Charlotte Richards-Morse
Date: 12/21/15

26 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: McCutcheon Development
Seller: Betsy P. MacDonald RET
Date: 12/21/15

31 Mary Jane Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Thomas I. Michel
Seller: Donald E. Buford
Date: 12/18/15

28 Myrtle St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eli S. Dwight
Seller: San, Yulin, (Estate)
Date: 12/15/15

118 North Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael W. Flanary
Seller: Margaret Adams-Groesbeck
Date: 12/18/15

130 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Timothy Mathers
Seller: 130 North Main St. NT
Date: 12/11/15

26 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: CK Charlie LLC
Seller: Kathleen L. Richards
Date: 12/15/15

50 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Marissa Elkins
Seller: Richard K. Winnick
Date: 12/21/15

PELHAM

11 Enfield Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Grace E. Nauman
Seller: Robert E. Stratton
Date: 12/23/15

SOUTH HADLEY

100 College St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Sandra M. Roy
Seller: Jeffrey Swenson
Date: 12/15/15

6 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Carol A. Richard
Seller: Kristen L. McNeish
Date: 12/23/15

146 Ferry St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jennifer Lester
Seller: Andrea K. Lacey
Date: 12/21/15

28 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Patricia G. Johnson
Seller: John R. Hagberg
Date: 12/18/15

15 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,688
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: James P. Nolan
Date: 12/21/15

14 Lloyd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Stephanie A. Gibson
Seller: Jeffrey Labrecque
Date: 12/10/15

89 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $116,250
Buyer: Michael J. Poreda
Seller: USA VA
Date: 12/24/15

129 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Eric C. Capponcelli
Seller: Emma M. Connor
Date: 12/23/15

8 Ralph Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Aleksandr Verbetsky
Seller: Belisle, Gerard R., (Estate)
Date: 12/18/15

SOUTHAMPTON

26 Maple St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: William A. Fuller
Seller: Barbara M. Gauthier IRT
Date: 12/11/15

WARE

30 Beach Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Anliker IRT
Seller: Klem FT
Date: 12/10/15

35 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anne A. Stout
Seller: Michael Nallen
Date: 12/18/15

105 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: James R. Robbins
Seller: Susan K. Demore
Date: 12/23/15

65 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Shelley A. VanEtten
Seller: Kenneth R. Massey
Date: 12/17/15

WILLIAMSBURG

1 Briar Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Paul C. Vidich
Seller: Crotty IRT
Date: 12/18/15

37 Hemenway Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Paul C. Vidich
Seller: Crotty IRT
Date: 12/18/15

WORTHINGTON

8 Harvey Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Laurin
Seller: Chrisoula Roumeliotis
Date: 12/15/15

Plainridge’s Slow Start Prompts Questions

By
Opinion

Editorial

This is not the way Massachusetts intended its long-anticipated foray into casino gambling to go.

After opening to considerable hype and huge crowds last summer, the Plainridge Park slots parlor in the southeast corner of the state is clearly struggling.

All you need to know is that gambling marketing consultants hired before Plainridge opened predicted as much as $300 million in revenues the facility’s first year. The worst-case scenario, they said, was $210 million. But in November, the Massachusetts state budget office cut that figure to $160 million. That’s right, half of what the experts forecast.

And that was before a holiday season at Plainridge that was even slower than what the industry usually sees for that time of the year.

Theories abound for this slow start — the facility is too small and doesn’t have table games; the payouts are not as high as other casinos (even though they’ve moved upward); it doesn’t have as much to offer as the nearby Twin River Casino in Rhode Island; that its intended audience — mostly seniors — is too limited.

All of this may well be true, but there might be much more to this story, and it doesn’t bode well for Springfield and the $950 million MGM casino slated to open in the city’s South End in 2018.

Indeed, the very slow start at Plainridge might be ample, and very disturbing, evidence that Massachusetts is getting into casino gambling way too late, that legislators might have erred when they approved two resort casinos and a slots parlor — with the possibility of a third resort casino — and that the Commonwealth was naive to think that neighboring states would sit by idly and watch Massachusetts take gamblers and revenue from them.

Yes, it’s early in the game, and, yes, Plainridge is just a slots parlor, or so we’ve been told by the braintrust at MGM many, many times, but there is something very unsettling about Plainridge’s start, and to explain, we need to go back roughly three and a half years, to when the proposals for casinos started to take shape, especially in Western Mass.

That’s when one company decided it was prudent to plunk down $16 million for the former Westinghouse complex in East Springfield, along Route 291. That proposal never got out of the gate, let alone to the first turn or the second.

That’s also when a proposal for a parcel near Mass Pike exit 8 in Palmer, one that had already been on the table for a few years, was gaining steam as a viable alternative to the urban casinos blueprinted for Springfield. But it never moved past the local-vote stage, even in a community desperate for jobs and economic development.

We bring up those episodes, among many others, because, from the beginning, one of the assumptions area residents and elected officials have been making is that those in the casino industry must know what they’re doing. Those failures, and Plainridge’s slow start, have to make us wonder: do they really know what they’re doing?

Lance George, general manager of Plainridge Park, argues that his facility’s start is following a typical pattern when it comes to facilities (at least the first few parts) — fast start, then a slowdown, then a gradual upward climb. He told BusinessWest (see story, page 6) that the state and the press should be focused on the long term and not tracking revenues on a monthly basis, looking for patterns and reasons to explain them.

We hope he’s right. Again, these are the people who have been in the business, people who, we are told, know what they are doing.

But the same can be said for those who made those original revenue projections for Plainridge. And that’s why the start to the casino era in Massachusetts is a cause for concern.

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Accountable Care Associates
One Monarch Place, 10th Fl.
Springfield, MA 01144
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/15

AMC Childcare Center
Betts, Jacqueline Simmons
799 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/15

Arroyo, Luis D.
Collazo, Monica
11 Hendel Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/15

Brunelle, Christopher R.
Brunelle, Kimberly
140 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/17/15

Carofano, Joseph George
Carofano, Samantha
19 Preserve Way
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/29/15

Coupe, Peter Winchell
P.O. Box 51092
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/15

Deforge, John
100 Narragansett Blvd.
1st Floor
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/15

Eaton, Cheryl Ann
57 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/15

Ecology of Sound
Frota, Ricardo Fagundes
71 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/15

Farmer, Karen M.
a/k/a Senk, Karen
123 Beesley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/15

Farrell, Katey Marie
21 Bobs Hill
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/15

Feliciano, Carrie L.
1 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/15

Feliciano, David
1 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/15

Flores, Agustin
353 Central St., Apt. 14
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/15

Gamble, Anthony Barnett
192 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/30/15

Gose, Eric N.
30 Emerald Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/15

Houghton, Theresa L.
a/k/a Haughton, Theresa L.
a/k/a Lamoureux, Theresa L.
45 King St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/15

Kinney, Todd D.
Kinney, Laura A.
10 Rockland Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/15

Lavallee, Jeffrey P.
357 Leadmine Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/30/15

Learned, Branden Robert
PO Box 162
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/15

Little, Jeanne E.
5 Hurley Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/15

Luciano, Otaniel T.
112 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/15

Mackey, Megan E.
181 Brown St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/15

Matos, June E.
87 Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/15

Norman, Diana Lynne
16 Harvey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/21/15

Norman, Jon Eric
16 Harvey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/21/15

Parenteau, Yolany
78 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/15

Quiriy, David E.
P.O. BOX 15266
Springfield, MA 01115
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/15

Ryan, Maureen E.
76 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/15

Taylor, Celestine
30 Merrick Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/15

Wood, Thomas A.
Wood, Elizabeth M.
304 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/21/15

Signs of Progress Abound in Springfield

By
Opinion

Opinion

By Domenic Sarno

The New Year is an appropriate time to reflect on all of the important milestones that have been achieved in Springfield over the past year, and to prepare for a 2016 that promises to be even more prosperous.

It is clear that 2015 has been extremely significant in terms of our city’s economic development history. The city’s largest project ever, MGM Springfield, has progressed from an interesting concept several years ago to a fully realized $950 million project in 2015 with site preparation and demolition now underway. This project will result in 3,000 new, permanent jobs and will bring new amenities to our downtown that will help support and attract further development.

CRRC Corp. also made great progress in 2015, completing its site purchase and breaking ground on a $95 million railcar production facility that will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly back to the historic former Westinghouse site. As many Northeastern cities deal with a continuing loss of industry, Springfield is welcoming 150 new, permanent jobs to the CRRC facility, with the possibility of many more to come as the company seeks additional contracts across the country.

While projects of this scale are incredibly important to our city and regional economy for many reasons, what is even more exciting is the spinoff that will be created. MGM Springfield will spend $50 million on local contracting each year, which means more small-business jobs, more tax revenue, and more activity than what happens just within the project footprint.

We’ve already seen a hospitality-driven company like Falvey Linen, an 85-year old Rhode Island business, making the largest investment in its history in establishing a new facility here in Springfield. CRRC Corp. will have a similar effect on our local small-shop manufacturing economy because its production will require a constant influx of specialized parts and products.

The positive impact of the rebirth of Union Station is obvious. Vacant since the 1970s, the station is now undergoing an extensive renovation, and many signs of progress are evident. With the former baggage building now fully demolished, the historic terminal building being fully restored, and a 377-space parking garage starting to rise, the future of transit in our city is starting to come into focus.

By the end of 2016, we will have reopened a gleaming new Union Station. Soon thereafter, we will welcome regular commuter service to Hartford, New Haven, and beyond, in addition to our regular Amtrak service. This project, too, will generate tremendous spinoffs of economic and real-estate development.

These two mega-projects, Union Station and MGM Springfield, will become thriving bookends for our very walkable downtown, which is itself experiencing a rebirth. Springfield Museums is working diligently on a new Dr. Seuss Museum that will become a major attraction. And Silverbrick Lofts, with assistance from the city’s market-rate-housing program, has become a huge success in redeveloping the former Morgan Square apartment complex into a place where young professionals have started to flock for urban living.

The city has also partnered with MassDevelopment to create a Transformative Development Initiative district, which has brought with it a host of tools for revitalizing the former Entertainment District as a fully functioning innovation and dining district.

Of course, innovation is nothing new to the ‘City of Firsts,’ and we have been steadily putting the pieces together to a downtown that is truly unique. From Valley Venture Mentors to Tech Foundry; from TechSpring to DevelopSpringfield’s Innovation Center, substantial momentum is building in Springfield. And this trend is attracting a wide range of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Ultimately, what this wide swath of economic activity means is we are entering a year when workforce readiness will be a priority. All of the exciting projects currently underway will not be successful if we cannot link our Springfield residents with appropriate skills-training programs to prepare them for the opportunities on the horizon. The city has already begun investing in workforce training related to these opportunities, and that focus will only become more intense as we move closer to fruition on so many of these projects.

The public sector, of course, cannot move forward on these projects and efforts alone. It will take the cooperation and participation of businesses, nonprofit organizations, higher education, neighborhood councils, and many others. It will be absolutely critical that we are all rowing in the same direction.

Domenic Sarno is mayor of Springfield.

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

ARK Builders
32 Marlene Dr.
ARK Builders

Henry & Sons Landscaping
15 Melrose Place
Matthew Henry

M.F. Bay
47 Kensington St.
Thomas Supinski

Next Fitness
491 Springfield St.
Anthony Liquori

Sultan Family
270 Maple St.
Javat Azizov

GREENFIELD

Elle T. Photography
45 Congress St.
LMN Enterprises, LLC

Jim’s Tree Service
275 Wells St.
James Elwell

Shaws Mart
239 Main St.
Nafees Niazi

Sigda Flowers & Gifts
284 High St.
Sarah Reloj

HOLYOKE

3 Brothers Auto Sales & Repair
522 Maple St.
Elisandro Cuevas

Friendly Variety Store
1373 Dwight St.
Olga Lopez

Holyoke Deli & Butcher
502 Westfield Road
Matthew Frazier

Hot Oven Cookies
92 Race St.
David Coon

SPRINGFIELD

EG Home Improvement
100 Wait St.
Kelvin Lopez

EWS Masonry
57 Leavitt St.
Eric Swett

Fabulous Cuts Barber Shop
373 Worthington St.
Joe Long

Family Mart, LLC
253 Pasco Road
Asad Mahmood

Gonzalez Family Transport
80 Vail St.
Edgar A. Gonzalez

Grounded Services
91 Pinevale St.
Charley L. Jackson

Jani King
104 Yale St.
Johnas Wilborn

Jericho Commercial Construction
90 Waldorf St.
Tonya Hall

KB Construction Service
274 Abbott St.
Kenneth Bisi

Latina’s Nails
178 Euclid Ave.
Rose Ortiz

Little Eagle Cleaning
35 Upland St.
Carmen Lindsay

Main Street Convenience
469 Main St.
Emmanuel K. Owusu

Mema’s Learning Center
57 School St.
Lakisha Marie

Mia Cafe
394 Dickinson St.
Hai Hong

Nice Cars, LLC
523 St. James Ave.
Daniel Daigle

Omnia Build
933 Boston Road
Tamara Hill

Royal Cuts
494 Central St.
Ivan Deleon

Sara, LLC
679 Main St.
Zahoor Haq

Silly Goose Photography
51 Garland St.
Denise Bouchard

Superior Tax and Accounting
1593 Main St.
William Lefebvre

Tax Smart Enterprise
667 Dickinson St.
Huy Le

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Agri-Mark Inc.
958 Riverdale St.
Alan Dibenedetto

ANV Boutique
753 Union St.
ANV Family Boutique

Berkshire Janitorial
1000 Riverdale St.
Denise Langevin

Casino Designs
1084 Memorial Ave.
Paula Costanza

David’s Bridal Inc.
953 Riverdale St.
David’s Bridal

Delisioso Latin Restaurant
903 Main St.
Horaida Cardona

George Photography
110 Christine Dr.
Daniel George

Graphical Computers
7 Upper Church St.
Miguel Hill

Incorporations

By
Departments Incorporations

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

CHESTER

Chester Volunteer Firefighters Association Inc., 300 Route 20, Chester, MA 01011. Kathy Engwer, 104 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011. Serve and protect the public safety and welfare of Chester citizens and the environment including protecting from injury, damage, and destruction; rendering medical assistance; educating the public; recruit and train personnel; acquire, handle, and dispose of public safety equipment and materials for Chester; monitor and maintain buildings according to codes.

CHICOPEE

DAA Express Inc., 88 Chestnut St., Apt. 2R, Chicopee, MA 01013. Diego Elias Alticimo, same. Transportation.

Davishing Divas Virgin Hair Inc., 144 Cabot St., Chicopee, MA 01013. David Gainey, same. Develop community business and promote growth within the Commonwealth.

EASTHAMPTON

Callie Rose Foundation Inc., 49 Campbell Dr,, Easthampton, MA 01027. Tracey Beth Durant, same. Charitable organization that identifies community needs that would benefit from charitable support; receive contributions, grants, donations, gifts, and other funds to support the foundation; accept, hold, invest, and administer funds for said purposes; enter into agreement with other charitable organizations/groups to carry out aforesaid purposes.

FEEDING HILLS

Acme Holdings LTD, 1349B Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Deborah Brown, 192 Captain Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Multiple service oriented businesses.

HOLYOKE

First Choice Home Health Care Services Inc., 187 A High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Benjamin Beaulieu, same. Home health care agency.

LENOX

Berkshire Design Center Inc., 150 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Susan A Allegrone-Zaniboni, 124 Shore Dr., Hinsdale, MA 01235. Residential and commercial design services.

NORTHAMPTON

All Hands on Deck Network, Inc., 37 Kensington St., Northampton, MA 01060. William Wimsatt, same. National progressive policy advocacy and civic engagement organization to defend Dr. King’s dream of a beloved community and the American dream of liberty, justice, and opportunity for all including economic fairness, environmental sustainability, and fair treatment through grassroots organizing, direct lobbying, policy research and advocacy, alliance building, candidate questionnaires, voter guides, networking, community building, public communications, and social media.

PELHAM

Casagrande Enterprises Inc., 45 South Valley Road, Pelham, MA 01002. Rebecca M. Casagrande, same. Own and manage a restaurant.

PITTSFIELD

F Cleaning Services Inc., 125 Dan Casey Memorial Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Edcaros Lucio Ferreira, same. General janitorial and cleaning services.

SOUTH HADLEY

Cultivate and Nest Inc., 3 Amherst Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Terra Missildine, same. Shared co-working and leasing services.

SPRINGFIELD

Clase Foundation Inc., 13 Quincy St., Springfield, MA 01109. Rosah Clase Tuarezca, same. Non-profit organization to develop and foster social, cultural, educational, recreation, and economic activities in the Spanish community; search for unity to bring Spanish community together to develop and implement techniques for understanding of the community problems.

Crossroads Springs Institute Inc., 117 Dewitt St., Springfield, MA 01129. Redempter Isiaho, same. “Serve the child, heal the nation” provide health, nutrition, care, and education to orphans in Kenya to prepare them for a better future and to become a source of economic and leadership strength.

FJR Towing & Transport Inc., 250 Albany St., Springfield, MA 01105. Francisco Roman, same. Towing and trucking services.

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2015.

AMHERST

Autozone Parts Inc.
373 Northampton Road
$574,000 — Construct a 7,381-square-foot structure

PCJ Riverside Partners, LLC
15 Montague Road
$88,000 — Remove old and install new roof

Summerlin Trust
11 East Pleasant St.
$3,500 — Commercial installation of a hood-exhaust system

Town of Amherst School Department
70 Southeast St.
$36,000 — Remove old roof and install new

William Russell
18 Main St.
$18,500 — Install roof, fascia, chimney, gutters

CHICOPEE

Sunshine Village
75 Litwin Lane
$70,000 — Metal retrofit for roof

WE 77 Champion Dr., LLC
77 Champion Dr.
$50,000 — Install 19 replacement windows

Whisperwood Realty, LLC
41-53 Lemuel Ave.
$25,500 — Install a fire sprinkler system

HADLEY

Advanced Auto
346 Russell St.
$25,000 — Install shelving and fixtures

Elements Massage
379 Russell St.
$40,000 — Interior renovation

Texas Roadhouse
282 Russell St.
$1,118,000 — Construction of a 7,163-square-foot restaurant

LUDLOW

Chapin Greene Condo Association
66 Chapin Greene Dr.
$1,400,000 — Commercial alterations

Ludlow Police Department
612 Chapin St.
$685,000 — Roof replacement

SML Industries
15 Dana Way
$134,500 — Roof replacement

Westover Golf Course
West St.
$685,000 — Roof replacement

NORTHAMPTON

Mananto Holdings, LLP
36 King St.
$8,000 — Replace cafe entry doors

Manhan Narrow, LLC
196 Pleasant St.
$10,000 — Install office-replacement windows

Pioneer Valley Photovoltaic
49 Gothic St.
$47,000 — Install roof-mounted solar array

Unitarian Church
220 Main St.
$12,000 — Strip south side of roof and install new metal roof

PALMER

James D. Smith
1384 Main St.
$8,500 — Remodel new location for spa

Little Rest Remodeling Company
2001 Calkins Road
$5,000 — Seal and wrap insulation

Mapleleaf Distribution Services
14 Third St.
$9,000 — Exterior renovations

Phillips B. Carpenter
1239 Park St.
$17,000 — New roof

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
3350 Main St.
$18,000 — Interior renovation to create office

Dan Rosow
1244 Boston Road
$10,000 — New roof

Opus Duram, LLC
1043 Sumner Ave.
$157,000 — Interior renovations

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Mark Patel
50 Morgan Road
$51,000 — Re-roof

Scaper, LLC
120 Interstate Dr.
$20,000 — Add three antennas

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

GREENFIELD

40 Allen St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Deborah H. Squires
Seller: David J. Chula
Date: 12/08/15

629 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: David J. Donoghue
Seller: Christopher M. Goodwin
Date: 12/04/15

367 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,283
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lois M. Sanders
Date: 12/07/15

113 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edith K. Drury
Seller: Virginia Pechin Keen IRT
Date: 12/09/15

284 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Green Man Enterprises LLC
Seller: Richard E. Sigda
Date: 12/03/15

55 White Birch Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,742
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lance E. Mitchell
Date: 12/09/15

LEVERETT

11 Church Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Hannah L. Muszynski
Seller: Edith H. Riddle
Date: 12/04/15

118 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adam V. Wellen
Seller: Ann J. Delano
Date: 12/03/15

MONTAGUE

46 High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jacqueline M. Krzykowski
Seller: Catherine R. Balboni LT
Date: 12/04/15

57 Mormon Hollow Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Meagan L. Veith
Seller: Phillip J&N J. Szenher RET
Date: 12/07/15

ORANGE

25 Bartlett Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Aleesha C. Watson
Seller: Bassett RT
Date: 12/07/15

160 Chase St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Felicia N. Atherton
Seller: Jerry L. Aldrich
Date: 12/04/15

665 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Eliane B. Monteiro
Date: 12/03/15

17 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Michael G. Morse
Seller: Blast Tech Inc.
Date: 12/08/15

SHELBURNE

1155 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Miner
Date: 12/04/15

SUNDERLAND

44 Mount Toby Woods
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: John W. Campbell
Seller: Barry J. Gallerani
Date: 12/02/15

150 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Frederick Weinberg
Date: 12/08/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

20 Allison Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Maria Spano
Seller: Drzal, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 12/07/15

64 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Courtney M. Barbieri
Seller: Steven W. Hershowitz
Date: 12/08/15

40 Cherry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Daniel Brady
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/02/15

67 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $174,300
Buyer: Melhem F. Salloum
Seller: Hanibal Technology LLC
Date: 12/09/15

119 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kimberly S. Miner
Date: 12/07/15

627 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Charles Devins
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 12/09/15

77 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Maynard
Seller: Theodore J. Gingras
Date: 12/04/15

31 Ridgeview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $124,339
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michael J. Demars
Date: 12/08/15

18 Wildflower Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Dinesh B. Patel
Seller: Brian P. Mullins
Date: 12/02/15

BLANDFORD

22-R Birch Hill Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James E. Stockseth
Seller: Allen, Thomas W., (Estate)
Date: 12/04/15

CHICOPEE

103 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Paige L. Vandermyn
Seller: Frank Bogdanovich
Date: 12/02/15

104 Bardon St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Michael L. McKnight
Seller: Samantha T. Basnet
Date: 12/02/15

13 Brouillard Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jennifer Sibilly
Seller: Barry J. Brouillard
Date: 12/04/15

20 Concord St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mary G. Corrado
Seller: James Newcity
Date: 12/08/15

503 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Gerard A. Leclair
Seller: Kevin P. Fontaine
Date: 12/04/15

66 Lagadia St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Brenda Kroeber
Seller: Frank Stefanik
Date: 12/01/15

22 Luther St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ricardo C. Borges
Seller: Margaret B. Koziol
Date: 12/04/15

104 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Erik O. Cubi
Seller: Victor M. Felix
Date: 12/04/15

619 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Luis M. Torres
Seller: Wieslaw Szczubelek
Date: 12/04/15

161 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Pioneer Housing LLC
Seller: Keith G. Rudzik
Date: 12/04/15

476 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Michael J. Oparowski
Seller: Justin G. Constantilos
Date: 12/09/15

77 Nash St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $128,634
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Donald J. Dugas
Date: 12/07/15

123 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jared S. Johnson
Seller: Peter P. Pavalyuk
Date: 12/01/15

53 Sanford St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Patrick Perez
Seller: Carrie L. Smith
Date: 12/01/15

35 Shirley St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Adam Bartusewich
Seller: Gail M. Boone
Date: 12/09/15

47 Victoria Park
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Rosa Guzman
Seller: Jeannine I. Lareau
Date: 12/09/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

6 Garland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: William O. Kerr
Seller: Thomas A. Ryan
Date: 12/07/15

296 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: Pecousic Assoc. Ptnshp.
Date: 12/07/15

83 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: William P. Garvey
Seller: William P. Laplante
Date: 12/07/15

23 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Donald J. Wiswall
Seller: Julie J. Drzymalski
Date: 12/07/15

GRANVILLE

23 Cross Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Franklin
Seller: Evans, Lorraine M., (Estate)
Date: 12/03/15

HAMPDEN

21 Allen Crest St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Raymond C. Bartolucci
Seller: Jeffrey D. Hecht
Date: 12/07/15

51 Ridgeway Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Erica M. Davenport
Seller: David J. Farioli

HOLLAND

24 Forest Park Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Charles Cloutier
Seller: Thomas A. Laplante
Date: 12/04/15

HOLYOKE

99 Meadowbrook Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Christopher Dangelo
Seller: Louis R. Redfern
Date: 12/07/15

43-45 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $132,360
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Lisa J. Robert
Date: 12/01/15

LONGMEADOW

39 Birchwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Deeba A. Zaher
Seller: Marjorie Farnan
Date: 12/03/15

72 Crescent Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Raymond Christensen
Seller: Jamie B. Quinn
Date: 12/08/15

37 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Mutharasu Sivakumar
Seller: Jonathan M. Retchin
Date: 12/01/15

749 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: VK Heritage LLC
Seller: IE Realty LLC
Date: 12/08/15

N/A
71 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Frank A. Langone
Seller: Irene E. Beron
Date: 12/04/15

48 Silver Birch Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Alexander Cohen
Seller: Ellis Goldberg
Date: 12/08/15

58 Yarmouth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,980
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Tripp, Thomas M., (Estate)
Date: 12/02/15

LUDLOW

34 Carmelinas Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $299,200
Buyer: Crown Castle Towers 9 LLC
Seller: Silva Real Estate Service
Date: 12/01/15

188 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Fuller Future LLC
Seller: Joaenn M. Grybosh
Date: 12/02/15

108 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Selenia E. Cruz
Seller: Susan Y. Weinstein
Date: 12/04/15

295 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Robert E. Costa
Seller: Bogdan A. Mastalerz
Date: 12/02/15

MONSON

214 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jason P. Allen
Seller: Ralph J. Coolong
Date: 12/04/15

PALMER

2006 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Joyce G. Campbell
Seller: Marcia A. Cichon
Date: 12/01/15

3037 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $136,900
Buyer: Joseph C. Harris
Seller: Toni J. Gunn
Date: 12/09/15

3003 Oak St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Richard A. Brown
Seller: Edmund J. Stokowski
Date: 12/07/15

1094 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Skowyra
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 12/08/15

RUSSELL

961 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Marcus Houston
Seller: Clarence S. Rowley
Date: 12/04/15

41 Westwood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Jay M. Smith
Seller: Charles R. Margarites
Date: 12/09/15

SOUTHWICK

196 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Richard M. Kellett
Seller: Ralph H. Ramsdell
Date: 12/01/15

26 Crystal Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Brian G. Kendall
Seller: Eugene F. Petit
Date: 12/04/15

307 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Michael J. Goneau
Seller: Matthew J. Maynard
Date: 12/04/15

7 Reservoir Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $323,100
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Slawamir Kuzmicki
Date: 12/03/15

SPRINGFIELD

40 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $194,764
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Jason S. Donaldson
Date: 12/08/15

624 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $316,500
Buyer: American Dream Estate LLC
Seller: Stoughton L. Smead
Date: 12/01/15

155 Carnavon Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Iris G. Rodriguez
Seller: Bennye N. Crawford
Date: 12/04/15

15 Dianna Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Stephen Yankson
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 12/03/15

115 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Tiana M. Davis
Seller: David M. Murphy
Date: 12/01/15

93-95 Edgeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: William Holmes-Murphy
Seller: Visionary Realty LLC
Date: 12/02/15

400 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Julian S. Tenczar
Seller: Letendre, Jeannine M., (Estate)
Date: 12/07/15

63 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $133,900
Buyer: Cherie C. Burton
Seller: Linda B. Szklarz
Date: 12/04/15

236 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Kyle E. Velez
Seller: Francis J. Boudreau
Date: 12/04/15

33 Kittrell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Justin K. Barroso
Seller: Steven M. Vigneault
Date: 12/04/15

26 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Luz E. Santos
Seller: Mona A. Vancicni
Date: 12/04/15

22 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jose Aviles-Torres
Seller: Yehuda Dery
Date: 12/02/15

22 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Marcus J. Catlett
Seller: Andre E. Vaine
Date: 12/08/15

101 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,900
Buyer: Frank C. Salas
Seller: Attaford LLC
Date: 12/07/15

42 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,777
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: Joseph Eadie
Date: 12/08/15

745 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Meghan K. Healy
Seller: Ronald J. Sullivan
Date: 12/08/15

37-39 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Richard H. Cataldo
Seller: Lapa, Katherine J., (Estate)
Date: 12/08/15

66 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Samuel Delvalle
Seller: Joseph M. Marullo
Date: 12/04/15

5 Sedgewick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jordan C. Leonard
Seller: Amanda M. Gonzalez
Date: 12/04/15

22-24 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Peter S. Ellis
Seller: Edward P. Cerrone
Date: 12/04/15

152 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,050
Buyer: Household Finance Corp. 2
Seller: Richard J. Sacco
Date: 12/01/15

51-53 Winthrop St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $138,971
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: George Kahi
Date: 12/08/15

143 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Alan Rosario
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 12/04/15

106 Wrenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Kristek
Seller: Brian G. Kendall
Date: 12/04/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

61 Bosworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ramis Afrailov
Seller: CGS Realty LLC
Date: 12/01/15

15 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Scott
Seller: Matthew B. Pioggia
Date: 12/04/15

70 Carriage Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Dan Le
Seller: Chidiac, Badui, (Estate)
Date: 12/04/15

57 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Tatyana V. Krasun
Seller: Steven P. Nicora
Date: 12/03/15

41 High St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $193,891
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Paul Jaeger
Date: 12/08/15

375 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Earl Burney
Seller: David H. Judge
Date: 12/04/15

112 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,740
Buyer: Aminata D. Diedhiou
Seller: Zenon Pardave
Date: 12/08/15

1183 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Peter B. Chlastawa
Seller: Anthony A. Hannoush
Date: 12/04/15

110 Old Barn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Henry M. Mushi
Seller: Margaret R. Valentine
Date: 12/09/15

635 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $246,623
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Joseph L. Kitt
Date: 12/07/15

309 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Zenon Pardave
Seller: David W. Tourville
Date: 12/08/15

WESTFIELD

8 Columbia St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Scott Snyder-Perusse
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/04/15

32 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Mark E. Ethier
Seller: Gary A. Conroy
Date: 12/09/15

WILBRAHAM

24 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $409,900
Buyer: David Mahan
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group LLC
Date: 12/01/15

610 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: George C. Pidgeon
Seller: David A. Gilfor
Date: 12/03/15

6 Lance Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Jose A. Vargas
Seller: Mark S. Szydlowski
Date: 12/03/15

468 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Brad J. Kane
Seller: Jeffrey Fontaine
Date: 12/09/15

8 Squire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Fontaine
Seller: Suzanne F. Murphy
Date: 12/09/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

76 Chestnut St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Chestnut St Realty Partners
Seller: Cynthia J. Mussinan
Date: 12/04/15

384 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $507,500
Buyer: Dano J. Weisbord
Seller: Joel Ouellette
Date: 12/04/15

910 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $902,500
Buyer: Abida Adnan
Seller: Shaul Perry
Date: 12/04/15

682 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Ekaterina D. Vavova
Seller: Abida Adnan
Date: 12/04/15

BELCHERTOWN

37 Fletcher Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Black
Seller: Steven D. Rose
Date: 12/04/15

85 Howard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Scott E. Baronas
Seller: Marianne Burno
Date: 12/04/15

234 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Johnson
Seller: Crane, Mary Rose, (Estate)
Date: 12/09/15

312 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Gerald R. Maloney
Date: 12/02/15

EASTHAMPTON

15 Emily Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Kevin Slate
Seller: Elizabeth A. Armstrong
Date: 12/09/15

9 Fort Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: James J. O’Malley
Seller: Ryna Russell
Date: 12/04/15

11 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $214,400
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Timothy J. Young
Date: 12/04/15

GOSHEN

124 Spruce Corner Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Culver
Seller: Richardson, F. D., (Estate)
Date: 12/01/15

GRANBY

32 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Moroney
Seller: Nathan A. Swistak
Date: 12/04/15

HADLEY

199 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: 199 North Maple NT
Seller: Zion Korean Church
Date: 12/04/15

HATFIELD

2 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Hunter
Seller: Gratl, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 12/04/15

72 School St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $338,625
Buyer: Hatfield School St. Properties
Seller: Hatfield Properties & Storage LLC
Date: 12/09/15

MIDDLEFIELD

11 Clark Wright Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Scott T. McCoy
Seller: John J. Kozynoski
Date: 12/09/15

55 Town Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David C. Nurse
Seller: Jack I. Joseph
Date: 12/07/15

NORTHAMPTON

88 Bancroft Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: Held RT
Seller: Patricia J. Walsh
Date: 12/01/15

117 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Brent D. Visser
Seller: Edward J. Harvey
Date: 12/03/15

157 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Louise C. Humiston
Seller: Manuel T. Morocho
Date: 12/01/15

19 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Samuel W. Craig
Seller: Peter A. Pacosa
Date: 12/08/15

41 Hillside Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Alan J. Irish
Seller: Shirley D. Tallent RET
Date: 12/07/15

201 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Sierros Family Ent. LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Hanson
Date: 12/03/15

60 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $327,400
Buyer: KSM Properties LLC
Seller: Droescher Myers LLP
Date: 12/01/15

40 Ridgewood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Amanda C. Dixon
Seller: Steliana Naumescu
Date: 12/03/15

205 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $429,500
Buyer: Anton M. Broekman
Seller: Lathrop Home Inc.
Date: 12/01/15

8 Westwood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Tracy J. Lisewski
Seller: Francis T. Grover
Date: 12/07/15

PELHAM

66 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $133,673
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Stanley C. Wojtkielewicz
Date: 12/02/15

PLAINFIELD

120 Pleasant St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $301,888
Buyer: Brenda L. Light
Seller: Robert Baker
Date: 12/04/15

SOUTH HADLEY

434 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jesse S. Dubois
Seller: Collingwood, Evelyn M., (Estate)
Date: 12/04/15

25 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Michael R. Sobon
Seller: Patrick W. Laskey
Date: 12/04/15

WARE

93 Doane Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David S. Desroches
Seller: Edward L. Lavella
Date: 12/03/15

20 Sherwin St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Scott E. Stuckenbruck
Seller: Lorraine M. Naglieri
Date: 12/01/15

WORTHINGTON

116 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Buyer: Deborah Dreschnack
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/08/15

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies Departments

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

Balcom, Thomas S.
201 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/15

Bean, Doris J.
6 Louise St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/14/15

Berthiaume, Yvonne C.
P.O. Box 533
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Bigelow, Evan M.
250 West St., Apt. 23
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Brown, Charles E.
30 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Campbell, Natasha D.
382 Pleasant St., Apt. 1
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/08/15

Canada, Wayne E.
Canada, Annie M.
20 Woodbridge Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Clark, Sandra
90 Brighton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/14/15

Cruz, Wilfredo
12 Fairhaven Dr.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Dargie, Michael D.
150 Ashland St., Suite 411
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/14/15

DIY Brewing Supply
Bernier, Michael James
37 Hampshire St
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/08/15

Dussault, John A.
Dussault, Anita H.
22 East St. Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/15

Eveleigh, Christopher D.
153 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/15/15

Feliberty, Santo
207 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Gambino, Santo Salvatore
10 Old Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/15

Gourde, Kelly A.
a/k/a Crate, Kelly A.
64 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/08/15

Gower, Douglas A.
92 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Greenough, Scott C.
Greenough, Eva D.
a/k/a Camp, Eva D.
101 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/11/15

Griffin, Deborah L.
a/k/a Baronoski, Deborah Lynn
82 Stanton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/04/15

Harris, James S.
Harris, Gail H.
45 River Road
Erving, MA 01344
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/14/15

Kiefer, Melissa D.
7 Parker Ave, Fl. 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/15

Kootnz, Mark Lehman
7 Salem Place, Unit 7
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Laferriere, Ronald Richard
Laferriere, Hazel Mary
69 Lathrop St. Apt. 15
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/07/15

Laquer, Maribel
50 Clifton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/14/15

Lee, Linda M.
a/k/a Sienko, Linda M.
133 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/15

Lewis, Francis M.
8 William St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/11/15

Lyons, Kelly P.
a/k/a Coyne, Kelly P.
54 Yorktowne Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/03/15

Mominee, DianaJo
149 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/15

Morley, Jeremy David
73 Squawfield Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/07/15

Mosier, Tessie Marie
4 Caroline Circle
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/01/15

Murphy, Timothy M.
23 Lake Ave.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Nielsen, Scott J.
Levine, Elinor
171 Gray St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/05/15

Ouimette, Jerri A.
542 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/14/15

Package Machinery Company Co.
80 Commercial St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/15

Pelletier, Paula L.
Martinez, Annette
15 State Road
Whatley, MA 01093
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/15

Porter, Donald M.
Porter, Sara L.
10 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/15

Progressive Electric
Long, Michael Joseph
P.O. Box 0931
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/15

Ringwood, Betty Ann
P.O. Box 96
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/15/15

Robideau, Judith A.
6 Bush Ave., Apt 1
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/15

Roux, David J.
Roux, Jennifer L.
13 Leahey Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Sacchetti, Sylvia S.
230 Hungerford St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/15

Tuck, Jonathan Paul
25 Lee Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Valentine, David Rosario
372 West St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Voyevodina, Tatyana
5 Woodlawn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

Waddell, Ann Thompson
P.O. Box 419
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/15

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 December 2015.

AGAWAM

Abella’s Skin & Nail
159 Main St.
Jennifer Mallalieu

The Sharper Edge
99 Maple St.
Russell Scalise

AMHERST

Amherst Community Solar
326 Pelham Road
Lucas Krupinski

Amherst Hairstylists
15 Pray St.
Caren Bisbee

Amherst Healing Arts
409 Main St.
Karen Kerin

MT Taqueria Mexican
31 Boltwood Walk
Marleny Amaya

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Jiffy Lube
2017 Memorial Dr.
Steven Roberts

Daigle’s Truck Master
57 Fuller Road
Jeffrey Daigle

Elegance Salon & Spa
974 Chicopee St.
Myriam Vega

Krystle Kleen Inc.
235 Meadow St.
Michael Robare

Monro Muffler & Brakes
461 Memorial Dr.
Joshua Morrison

Tony’s Flooring
14 Simard Dr.
Anthony Lasorsa

HADLEY

JC Mattress Company
8 River Dr.
Justin Carlson

Leon’s Auto Sales
64 East St.
Leon Szymborn

Marshall’s
325 Russell St.
Marshalls of MA Inc.

Mobile Robotics
110 North Maple St.
Charles Brown

Old Navy
339 Russell St.
Old Navy

Texas Roadhouse
280 Russell St.
Texas Roadhouse

TJ Maxx
454 Russell St.
TJX, Inc.

HOLYOKE

B & B Real Estate
59 Cherry St.
Edward Brunelle

Barbieri Express
12 Crescent St.
Kevin Barbieri

KW Property Management
97 Locust St.
Kenrick Williams

Western Mass College Nights
920 Main St.
Ryan Spence

NORTHAMPTON

Chasa Cafe Inc.
159 Main St.
Thondup Tsering

Happy Valley Auto Restoration
40 Williams St.
Gregory Goff

L & R Cleaning Services
21 Wilson Ave.
Richard Tucci

PALMER

Coin Pal
69 East Palmer Park Dr.
Edward Goodfield

Helping Hands
60 Randall St.
Paula Haley

Mayberry’s Portable Welding
229 Peterson Road
Peter Mayberry

Pioneer Stump Grinding & Plowing
1113 Thorndike St.
Kyle Tassineri

SPRINGFIELD

Ace of Blades Barber
932 Boston Road
Evangelo Gonzalez

Action Management
70 Monticello Ave.
Gary Michael

Always Drywall
199 Cabinet St.
Michael Sares

Amiracle Construction
225 Durant St.
Jonathan Hall

Baystate Home Infusion
211 Carando Dr.
Brian Simonds

Bealfire Stone
67 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Dashay Miles

Bhakta Pradan
33 Ruskin St.
Bhakta Pradan

Big City Builders
42 Arbutus St.
Steven J. Brantley

Breakthrough Fitness
481 Breckwood Blvd.
Shosana Porter

Busy Bee Store
494 Central St.
Mohammad Tanvir

Cardicci Couture
1 Allen St.
Craig Williams

Crafted in Style
96 Albermarle St.
Naomi Howard

Crystal Clear Home Cleaners
2141 Main St.
Ed Kostyuko

Evins Brantley Construction
91 Dunmoreland St.
Evins C. Brantley

Racing Mart
1037 St. James Ave.
Abbas Younes

Ron’s Oil Burner Service
97 Groton St.
Robert Alan

SISS
67 Wollaston St.
Alexander Buor

Spotless Office Cleaning
26 Lafayette St.
Juliet Davis

Springfield Auto Service
731 Liberty St.
Boris Altman

Truong Nguyen Cafe
392 Dickinson St.
Son Nguyen

Z Tech Towing
18 Kenwood Park
Rafael Zayas

WESTFIELD

Home Access Solutions
352 Shaker Road
Chadwick Berndt

Miha Welding
57 Tannery Road
Artem Girich

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AAA Xtreme Paintball
683 Westfield St.
Joseph O’Malley

AC Motor Express, LLC
339 Bliss St.
John Nekitopoulos

Cost Klippers
2260 Westfield St.
Kalie Kopezynski

Crayata, LLC
70 Windsor St.
Tammy L. Pierson

Gabriel Gladiator Training
130 Myron St.
Gabriel Goncalves

Toch Supply Company
104 Hillcrest Ave.
Aric Nunes

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

CT Plunkett PTG Inc., 14 Commercial St., Adams, MA 01220. Erin Mucci, 37 Upton St., Adams, MA 01220. Charitable and educational purposes; bring together persons interested in welfare of CT Plunkett Elementary School of Adams students; promote free-flow of ideas by teachers, parents, and children; assist teachers in programs for children to become good citizens; use meeting forum for suggestions or ideas by parents, teachers, and students to develop potential of children, community, and the school; support educational and arts enrichment activities and programs for the school and community.

AMHERST

Woodside Daycare Center Inc., 155 Woodside Ave, Amherst, MA 01102. Catherine Epstein, 90 Spring St., Amherst, MA 01002. Charitable and educational purposes to provide day care, nursery, child care, and related educational services in the greater Amherst area.

BRIMFIELD

Laser Converting Concepts Inc., 109 Brookfield Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Gregory Flamand, same. Laser manufacturing.
CHICOPEE

Templo Misionero El Buen Smaritano, 48-C Riverview Terrace, Chicopee, MA 01013. Teresa Martinez, same. Preach the word of God; reach to those in need; teach the gospel.

CLARKSBURG

North County Church of the Rebellion Inc., 28 Cross Road, Clarksburg, MA 01247. Jesse Leydet, 17 Phelps Ave., North Adams, MA 01247. Printing, publishing, designing, creation, assembly and shipping of merchandise.

HOLYOKE

The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts Inc., 106 Chapin St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Ernest Fitzell Jr., same. Provide special needs children a chance to play baseball and other sports.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Charlemont Historical Society Inc., 7 Avery Brook Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Beth Bandy, 7 Avery Brook Road, Charlemont, MA 01370. Collect, preserve, and display objects, records, and folklore of historic significance of Charlemont’s earliest habitation, and maintain a museum for these artifacts; provide organization for those interested in preserving, researching, and maintain local history of Charlemont; familiarize citizens with Charlemont’s history, and increase interest in local history and traditions through exhibits, educational programs, publications, and historical records.

SPRINGFIELD

Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley Inc., 1500 Main St., Suite 2700 Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP, Springfield, MA 01115. Ira Bryck, 255 Strong St., Amherst, MA 01002. Charitable and educational purposes to provide educational programs for family and closely held businesses and opportunities for educational interaction among such business owners, and related charitable and educational purposes.

Real Estate Rehab Inc., 408 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Gerald Beaulieu, same. Commercial and residential construction.

United Professional Horsemen’s Association Chapter 14 Inc., 1500 Main St., Suite 2700 Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP, Springfield, MA 01115. John Lampropolous, 99 Amesbury Road, Newton, NH 03858. Non-Profit organization to better the conditions of those engaged in the pursuit of equine related activities; support research to improve horses; promote development of higher degree of efficiency for its members in their efforts to improve general conditions of the show horse industry.

WARE

Your Deal Source Inc., 277 Palmer Road, Ware, MA 01082. Matthew Woodward, 20 Beach Dr., West Brookfield, MA 01585. Retail store.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Sangria Shack Inc., 15 Sagamore Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Anthony Martone, same. Wine production.

WILLIAMSBURG

Girls on the Run of Western MA Inc., 10 North St., Williamsburg, MA 01096. Alison Berman, same. Religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

Briefcase

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Pittsfield to Welcome MassDevelopment TDI Fellow

PITTSFIELD — MassDevelopment has selected Pittsfield, Brockton, and New Bedford for its second round of Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) fellows to advance local redevelopment visions in those cities’ TDI districts. The fellows, who will have experience in city planning, community partnership building, real estate, and economic development, will work in their host districts for three years in collaboration with local partnerships. These fellows follow the successful initial placements earlier this year in Springfield, Haverhill, and Lynn. “This grant is another recognition that Pittsfield is moving forward,” said state Sen. Ben Downing (D-Pittsfield). “Support through the TDI program will help revitalize the Tyler Street corridor and build on the great work of local business and community organizations.” MassDevelopment is accepting qualifications for these new fellows positions, which will begin in spring 2016, on its website. Staff members from Peabody and Worcester will participate in this round as adjunct fellows, joining cohort activities such as monthly meetings, skills building, site visits, and regional leadership development. Brockton, New Bedford, and Pittsfield are three of the 10 Gateway Cities selected in December 2014 as the pilot TDI districts in development, along with Haverhill, Holyoke, Lynn, Peabody, Revere, Springfield, and Worcester. As a part of the program, each will receive a range of real-estate-development services to support local visions for redevelopment, and to catalyze and leverage investments and economic activities. Everett and Malden are receiving directed regional planning and implementation assistance to advance their districts’ TDI visions. “The first three fellows have quickly become indispensable parts of the economic-development communities in Haverhill, Lynn, and Springfield by partnering with local organizations to create redevelopment opportunities,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “We look forward to the new faces that will arrive in Brockton, New Bedford, and Pittsfield to support those cities’ visions.”

State Adds 19 to Green Communities List

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that 19 more cities and towns have been designated Green Communities by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and will receive more than $3.1 million for local clean-energy and energy-efficiency projects. The Western Mass. communities added to the list, and their funding, include Adams ($166,865), Bernardston ($131,290), Egremont ($138,570), Stockbridge ($139,625), West Springfield ($222,765), and Windsor ($137,880). “The Green Communities program demonstrates state and local governments can work together to save energy and taxpayers’ money, while making the Commonwealth a healthier place to live,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “These 19 communities will be able to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy, reducing energy costs and reducing their carbon footprints.” Added Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, “helping cities and towns reduce their energy consumption allows them to channel their financial savings into other municipal needs, like public safety, education, and municipal buildings. These grants further reiterate the Commonwealth’s ability to work with municipalities to ensure Massachusetts continues to be a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency.” The 155 Green Communities are cities and towns of all sizes that range from the Berkshires to Cape Cod and are home to 54% of Massachusetts’ population. All Green Communities commit to reducing municipal energy consumption by 20% over five years. “Through the Green Communities program, DOER is able to work with municipalities to find clean-energy solutions that reduce long-term energy costs and strengthen local economies,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The commitment and hard work of these 19 communities to reduce their energy use and undertake clean-energy projects will help Massachusetts continue its leadership in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and emissions reductions.”

Holiday Sales Up 7.9% This Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The holiday shopping season isn’t quite over yet — many of those who received gift cards have yet to hit the stores — but a study has shown that it is already a solid one for retailers. Indeed, retail sales were up 7.9% between Black Friday and Christmas Eve compared to the same period a year ago, according to MasterCard SpendingPulse, which studies transaction and survey data on purchases made with credit cards, cash, and checks. The report found that e-commerce provided crucial holiday momentum this holiday season, with sales up 20% in that realm.

Defense-contract Work Contributed $20B to State Economy in FY 2013

AMHERST — The Commonwealth’s defense-contract work supported more than 88,000 workers and contributed more than $20 billion to the Massachusetts economy, while Massachusetts military installations directly or indirectly supported more than 57,000 jobs with a total economic contribution of more than $13 billion, in fiscal year 2013, according to two new UMass Donahue Institute reports. Massachusetts companies exemplifying the connections between the defense sector and small businesses include Holyoke’s Meridian Industrial Group, which does machining for portable MRI equipment; Southampton’s J&E Precision Tool, which produces components for Black Hawk helicopters, periscopes, and F-22s and F-35s; and CPI Radant Technologies Division in Stow, which develops components for military aircraft. “The Commonwealth’s six bases and defense-related firms continue to have a major impact on the Massachusetts economy, both in terms of jobs and dollars,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Academia, business, and technology — three of the Commonwealth’s top sectors — play a role in our installations and defense contracts, helping this industry serve as an economic driver. We look forward to their continued growth and contribution to Massachusetts.” The Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force and MassDevelopment commissioned the reports. The first studied the impact of the Commonwealth’s six military installations — Barnes Air National Guard Base, Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Hanscom Air Force Base, Joint Base Cape Cod, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, and Westover Air Reserve Base — and the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve. The second report studied the defense industry’s contribution to the New England economy, finding that, in fiscal year 2013, New England defense contracting generated nearly $49 billion and more than 218,000 jobs.

College Farm Market Project Launched with $25,000 Grant

GREENFIELD — The Rural Community College Alliance has awarded a $25,000 grant to Greenfield Community College (GCC), Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), and the Franklin Community Co-op (FCC) to fund a new collaborative College Farm Market Project (CFMP). GCC farm and food systems and business majors will work as interns with CISA and FCC to enhance and expand on existing opportunities with farmers’ markets in the Pioneer Valley. The project’s goal is to develop a replicable model for coordinating food- and farm-focused education, marketing, and sales that support the growing sustainable farm movement in Western Mass. The RCCA grant will fund six three-credit paid internships for GCC students while the costs of the credits earned are covered by other grants the college has won. Three interns will work at FCC, and three will work at CISA. The grant also provides funds to defray some of the partner-agency staff time needed for this project and for staff to attend national and regional conferences to share information about the project with other colleges and organizations. This grant brings together three organizations that have significant impact on regional farm and food systems and will enhance coordination around food justice and development of farmers’ markets. The internships housed at FCC will continue the work of fall 2015 GCC interns to create a mid-week farmers’ market in Greenfield, seeing its development from its opening this spring through the remainder of the summer and fall. At CISA, the GCC interns will focus on broader regional issues that affect farmers’ markets in general, further food justice and SNAP matching efforts, provide replicable templates for building market business structures, and expand the customer base for locally grown foods that promote sustainable models for farm viability. Staff and administrators from the three organizations will meet regularly to develop long-term structures for interorganization collaboration for strengthening agricultural cooperative supports in the region. “This project enhances the learning of our students in farm and food systems and in business through work experience in which they can apply their academic work,” said Christine Copeland, SAGE assistant and internship coordinator at GCC. “It’s great for their career prospects, and they also make professional contacts and network with people in their field.”

State Issues Grants to Three Area Farms

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced that five Massachusetts farms with land permanently protected from development through the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program — including three in Western Mass. — have been awarded $400,000 in grant funding for infrastructure improvements. “These agricultural investments help create jobs and make Massachusetts’ farms more competitive in the national and global marketplace,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Our administration is committed to supporting Massachusetts’ vibrant agriculture industry, which provides fresh, healthy food for the Commonwealth’s residents.” The local grantees include Burnett Farm in Adams, $50,000 for barn expansion; Luther Belden Farm in Hatfield; $100,000 for dairy infrastructure improvements; and the Kitchen Garden in Sunderland, $75,000 for produce packing and storage building. The APR Improvement Program, established in 2009, is funded by the federal Farm and Lands Protection Program and is administered by the Department of Agricultural Resources. The program also provides recipients with technical and business-planning assistance to identify the best use of funds to improve farm infrastructure and productivity. Since 2009, AIP has provided more than $3.5 million in total grants (average $66,509 per farm) and $330,150 in technical assistance (average $6,229 per farm) to Massachusetts APR farms that own a combined total of more than 7,000 acres of protected farmland.

Company Notebook

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Adam Quenneville Replaces Roof for Boy Scouts of America

SOUTH HADLEY — Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding and Windows had the honor of replacing a roof for the Boy Scouts of America at the Moses Scout Reservation in Russell. Once the summer home of Horace Moses, the Manor House and the 1,200 acres of property were donated to the Boy Scouts of America Western Massachusetts Council in 1945, after its previous campsite was destroyed by a hurricane. The building is about 100 years old and is one of many buildings on the property. “The Manor House has not been used in about eight years,” said David Kruse, scout executive and CEO. “Thanks to Adam Quenneville and his team, we are excited to get it back up and running for this year’s summer camp.” The Manor House is just one of the many buildings on the Boy Scout property in need of repairs. With the help of community and volunteer donations for supplies, Quenneville — owner of Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding, and Windows — was able to do his part by donating the labor to replace the roof. “As a father of three, two of which are young boys, this project was very important to me,” he said. “The Boy Scouts teach boys self-confidence, ethics, and leadership skills, which I believe are the foundation for great leaders.”

Elms College Athletics to Add Men’s, Women’s Outdoor Track Teams

CHICOPEE — The Athletics Department at Elms College will add men’s and women’s outdoor track teams in 2017. “I’m excited about the prospect of adding this new sport to the 15 other men’s and women’s sports we already sponsor,” said Ellen McEwen, director of Athletics at Elms. “This addition to our Athletics Department can be very successful in this geographical area, especially under the leadership of our cross-country coach, Matt Dyer, who has a very strong background in the area of track. He put together the program proposal for us, and will be coaching both the men’s and women’s teams.” The team will be about more than sport, according to Dyer. “We really care about giving back and carrying out the mission of Elms College and the Sisters of St. Joseph,” he said. “Our cross-country team does a multi-day, overnight service trip each fall, and I’m sure we will continue some similar mission and service work with our track programs. We really love and enjoy the process of working hard and growing together not only as students and athletes, but as people trying to serve a higher cause.” Dyer has just completed his fourth season as head coach of the men’s and women’s cross-country programs at Elms. Hired in August 2012, he has helped direct both teams to successful finishes in the New England Collegiate Conference; the women’s team came in second in 2013 and 2014, and the men’s team was third in 2015. He was named NECC Women’s Coach of the Year in 2013.

WNEU Engineering Students Finish Strong in Solar Decathlon

SPRINGFIELD — Engineering students from Western New England University (WNEU) traveled to the campus of the University del Valle in Cali, Colombia, in late November to complete construction of team PANAMASS’ 800-square-foot, fully solar-powered home, as part of the inaugural Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean 2015 competition. Team PANAMASS’ entry is called the SMART house, which is based on five characteristics in its design: sustainable, modular, recyclable, aesthetic, and tropical. After 10 days of intense evaluation by a several panels of judges, the SMART house was awarded first place in Energy Efficiency and third place in Energy Balance. This competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Colombian government, challenges university student teams around the world to design and build sustainable houses based on innovation and clean-energy technologies. Team PANAMASS is a partnership made up of students and faculty from Western New England University and Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá. There were 15 teams representing nine countries, including Panama, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay, Spain, Germany, England, and the U.S. WNEU was the only participant representing the U.S. Five Western New England University students and Engineering Professor Kenneth Lee were in Colombia for the construction phase of the house. Students include civil engineering senior Andres Otero and juniors Brian Wodecki, Jhonatan Escobar, Gabby Fosdick, and Katrina DiGloria. This competition provided the students with a unique international experience to work alongside with faculty and students from Tecnológica de Panamá and to experience Colombian culture for two weeks. This solar decathlon embraced a theme of social-justice housing and encouraged designs built for tropical climates in high-density urban locations, and the use of recycled materials, affordability, optimal energy production, and maximum efficiency. The SMART house is built with recycled shipping containers and includes three bedrooms and one bathroom.

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology Honored by Modern Salon

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Modern Salon has named the 2015 class of Excellence in Education honorees in its sixth annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology was chosen to represent excellence in the category of Community Involvement, Marketing Innovation, School Culture. “We received applications from cosmetology schools across the country and look forward to celebrating all the 2015 Excellence in Education honorees and sharing their stories. It is truly a great time to pursue a beauty education and career, and the program at DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology exemplifies that fact,” said Modern Salon Editorial Director Michele Musgrove. Paul DiGrigoli, president and CEO of the DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology, added, “I’m so grateful to have such a stellar faculty and team. They have supported and created an environment of positivity and energy that constantly and continuously helps take our students’ minds and careers to another altitude. I am proud to say that the future professionals who graduate from the DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology have received jobs from some of the best salons in our area. We will continue to reach for greater heights to provide all of our students with higher education, and we are so honored to be receiving this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row.”

People on the Move

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Departments People on the Move

The Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) announced that three physicians have been named to expanded leadership roles for Mercy Behavioral Health Care and Providence Behavioral Health Hospital (PBHH) in Holyoke.
• Dr. Maria Russo-Appel, who has served as the chief medical officer of PBHH for the past year, has been appointed to the position of vice president of Mercy Behavioral Health Care. In this role, Russo-Appel will lead the psychiatric care and behavioral health service lines, including PBHH, for SPHS;
• Dr. Robert Roose, who has been serving as chief medical officer of Addiction Services of SPHS for the past the two and a half years, will have expanded responsibilities in a dual role as CMO/vice president of Addiction and Recovery Services, Mercy Behavioral Health Care, and will assume both medical and administrative leadership responsibilities for all addiction-treatment and recovery-service lines; and
• Dr. Gaurav Chawla, who has been serving as chief of Psychiatry, will assume the role of chief medical officer, Mercy Behavioral Health Care, and lead new SPHS initiatives in behavioral health, such as integration of behavioral health in both primary care and integration into population health management.

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Partners for a Healthier Community (PHC) has confirmed Jessica Collins as its executive director. Collins is a nine-year veteran of the Springfield-based nonprofit, where she previously served as interim executive director and deputy director. She will be leading the institute’s expansion of services in research and evaluation, coalition building, and policy advocacy. “Communities of color, members of the LGBT community, and people with disabilities face significant disparities in health in our region,” Collins said. “Our mission is to address these inequities so that all people will have what they need to lead healthy lives.” PHC was recently awarded the contract to lead the Community Health Needs Assessment for the 10 regional hospitals in Western Mass. in collaboration with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and the Collaborative for Educational Services. “This assessment documents the existing health needs of each community and provides the data necessary to develop effective strategies to address health inequities,” Collins said. Added Rev. Karen Rucks, PHC’s board chair, “having a local public-health institute to serve Western Mass. is invaluable. The staff of Partners for a Healthier Community bring an understanding of the context and communities in our region to their services. They are committed to building capacity in our region to better understand how to use data and to collect and report on specific issues that are worthy of collective attention.” Prior to coming to PHC, Collins led community-based participatory research projects including the Shape Up Somerville program focused on the prevention of childhood obesity in Cambridge and Somerville. Other nationally recognized community-health initiatives led by Collins include efforts to address substance abuse and suicide prevention, as well as preschool oral health. In addition, Collins announced the hiring of Jessica Payne as senior research associate. Payne brings 25 years of experience in program development, evaluation, and needs assessment. She has extensive knowledge of regional communities and public-health initiatives, and collaborates with partners and informants of varied backgrounds relative to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, occupation, and region. Since 1988, her company, Jessica Payne Consulting, has provided research and evaluation services in the healthcare, education, community-development, marketing, and culture and arts industries.

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Jules Gaudreau, president of the Gaudreau Group in Wilbraham, was recently inducted as president of his industry’s national trade organization, the National Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). “It will be a great privilege and responsibility to lead an association of over 42,000 professionals who help American families achieve financial security,” Gaudreau said. “I look forward to advocating on their behalf in Washington and throughout the country as I have done for over 25 years here in Massachusetts.” One of the nation’s oldest and largest associations representing the interests of insurance professionals and financial advisors, NAIFA is the only organization that serves and represents insurance and financial advisors regardless of the products they sell or the focus of their practice. Members include insurance agents, financial advisors, multi-line agents, and health-insurance and employee-benefits specialists. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Jan. 12: Chamber Annual, noon to 6 p.m., at Osteria Vespa, 28 Amity St., Amherst. Help us show our gratitude to our current chamber board President Nancy Buffone and welcome our new chamber board President Julie Marcus. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

• Jan. 13: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Energia Fitness, 173 Russell St., Hadley. This will be an evening of networking, mixing, and mingling. Light appetizers and adult beverages will be served. Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members.

 

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Jan. 13: Multi-chamber Lunch & Learn with Robert McDonald, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Topic: “Run an Effective Meeting.” Learn how to provide common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole room on the same footing and speaking the same language. Tickets: $35 per person.

• Jan. 20: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

• Jan. 27:  Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Masse’s American Bistro, 1329 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee and South Hadley/Granby Chambers of Commerce. Cost: $5 for members pre-registered, $15 for non-members.

 

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Jan. 21: Annual Meeting, 5-8 p.m., at The Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Join with your fellow Greater Easthampton Chamber members, 5-8 p.m., as we elect directors and officers for 2016, along with annual awards voted by members. Hosted by the Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Easthampton Savings Bank. Business Person of the Year: Janel Jorda, Web-tactics Inc.
Business of the Year: Duseau Trucking, LLC. Community Service of the Year: Greg Malynoski, Look Memorial Park and Garden House. Presidents Award: to be announced at dinner. New this year,
Ambassador of the Year: to be announced at dinner. Tickets: $35 per person. Register online at easthamptonchamber.org.

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holycham.com

• Jan. 13: January Coffee Buzz, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Holyoke Medical Center, 575 Beech St., Holyoke. The Chamber Coffee Buzz is a networking event designed to help our members make connections before starting the workday, and is open to all members of the GHCC. The event takes place on a quarterly basis on the second Wednesday of the month at various member locations. Meetings will include networking and a continental breakfast, followed by introductions from each attendee, business presentations by the host (optional), and time to exchange business leads and information at the end of each meeting. We are fortunate to offer these events free of charge to our members thanks to our series sponsor, Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP. Although non-members are welcome to attend, non-members are limited to two Coffee Buzz events before joining the chamber.

• Jan. 14: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9 a.m., at the Summit View/Hamel’s Catering, 555 Northampton St., Holyoke. Join Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni as he discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the Commonwealth, Holyoke, and area businesses for the upcoming year. Cost: $25 for members with reservation, $35 for all others.

• Jan. 15: Leadership Holyoke, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A series of seven days comprise Leadership Holyoke 2015-16. Faculty members from Holyoke Community College will participate as instructors and facilitators, and community leaders will participate as speakers and discussion leaders. Tuition is by program and is due at the start of the course. The fee also covers continental breakfasts, the graduation luncheon, and a trip to the State House in Boston. Tuition costs $595.

• Jan. 28: Winners Circle 2015 Reception, 5-7 p.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. This event honors local and state elected officials. Cost: $27. Call the chamber for tickets or more information at (413) 534-3376.

 

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

• Feb. 3: February Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton, sponsored by Keiter Builders Inc. and others to be announced. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends. Cost: $10 for members.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Jan. 11: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Tiger’s Pride Restaurant, Westfield Technical Academy, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield. Free and open to the public. Call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register.

• Jan. 13: Chamber After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., at Roots Aquatics, 217 Root Road, Westfield. Refreshments will be provided. Join us for a great networking opportunity and don’t forget your business cards. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Jan. 25: Estate Planning & Asset Protection Workshop, 8-9:30 a.m., at Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Presented by attorney Albert Gordon. Cost: free for chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618. Coffee and pastries provided.

• Jan. 13: Multi-chamber Lunch & Learn with Robert McDonald, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Topic: “Run an Effective Meeting.” Learn how to provide common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole room on the same footing and speaking the same language. Tickets: $35 per person. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Jan. 13: Multi-chamber Lunch & Learn with Robert McDonald, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Topic: “Run an Effective Meeting.” Learn how to provide common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole room on the same footing and speaking the same language. Tickets: $35 per person. Sponsorship opportunities avaiable. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail us at [email protected]

• Feb. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Partners Restaurant, 485 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Lattitude, West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. Note we cannot invoice you for these events. 
For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. The breakfast will feature a panel of legislators, including state Sen. James Welch, state Sen. Donald Humason, state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, state Rep. Michael Finn, Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on ticket sales, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

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Springfield Museums January Lectures, Tours

Jan. 14, 21, 28: The Springfield Museums’ monthly lecture and tour schedule continues in January with the popular Museums à la Carte lectures, which take place each Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Admission is $4 ($2 for members of the Springfield Museums), and visitors are invited to bring a bag lunch (cookies and coffee are provided). For more information about Museums à la Carte, call (413) 263-6800, ext. 488. This month’s lectures include: Jan. 14: “Why, How, and the 343:  Better Angels, The Firefighters of 9/11” in which Dawn Howkinson Siebel, artist and creator of the “Better Angels” exhibit, shares her personal journey in creating this fascinating and powerful exhibit; Jan. 21: “Leaving Our Mark: In Celebration of the Pencil — Artist’s Words and Views,” in which Steve Wilda, artist and organizer of “Leaving Our Mark,” will be joined by other artists featured in the exhibit, including Doug Gillette, Bill Simpson, Lesley Cohen, and Luciana Heineman; and Jan. 28: “The Klondike Gold Rush: A Chicopee Man Goes to the Yukon in 1898 (and Back),” in which Robert Romer, professor emeritus at Amherst College, brings to life the story of Chicopee’s John Gibson, an Irish immigrant who set out for the Klondike to seek his fortune. As part of the Museums’ members-only “Continuing Conversations” series, museum docent Jim Boone will lead a guided gallery discussion immediately following the Jan. 14 talk at the Wood Museum of Springfield History, and docent Pat McCarthy will lead a post-lecture gallery discussion on Jan. 28 at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Art.

Choking Prevention

Jan. 18: Cooley Dickinson Hospital is offering an educational program for anyone who would like to learn how to respond to a basic choking emergency. The course is appropriate for those who work in the food-service industry or anyone who wants to learn basic choking-relief skills. For those who work in food service,  completion of this course satisfies 105 CMR 590.001 State Food Code requirements. The one-hour class costs $20 per person, and certification is good for two years. The class runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. To register or for more information, call the Cooley Dickinson Professional Development Office at (413) 582-2400 or e-mail [email protected].

Difference Makers

March 31: The eighth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The magazine’s editor and publishers have chosen this year’s class, which will be profiled in the Jan. 25 issue.

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

Jose Rodriguez v. Ruby Tuesday Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of earned vacation time and lost wages: $20,840
Filed: 11/9/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Jaime Serrano v. Karen Kupfer, M.D. and New England Surgical Group
Allegation: Medical malpractice:
$1 million
Filed: 10/21/15

Rebecka St. Peter v. Baystate Gas d/b/a Columbia Gas of MA
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $31,500
Filed: 11/3/15

Schletter Inc. v. Bach Towing, James E. Lawrence, and Leonard Eremento
Allegation: Non-payment of services, labor, and materials: $100,000
Filed: 10/23/15

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Energy Electric Co. Inc. v. James J. Welch and Co. Inc. and Cottage Square Apts., LP
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $78,000
Filed: 11/9/15

Nadine Mazard v. Gengras Motors Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $88,000
Filed: 11/25/15

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

American Express Bank, FSB v. Joanne Puc and Bar-Tini
Allegations: Default on balances owed: $8,673.06
Filed: 12/9/15

American Zurich Insurance Co. v. Dependable Drywall Inc.
Allegations: Recover insurance premiums and account annexed: $13,928
Filed: 12/5/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Charles Greenhaus v. NER Investments, LLC
Allegation: Failure to pay severance: $25,000
Filed: 12/9/15

Jose Reyes v. City of Springfield
Allegation: Negligence in road maintenance causing vehicle damage: $3,433.14
Filed: 11/9/15

UWM Holdings Inc. v. Consolidated Waste Water Services, LLC
Allegation: Failure to pay for use of transfer station and disposal services: $12,241
Filed: 11/5/15

Minore’s Meats Inc. v. Mason Market, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $10,146.93
Filed: 11/5/15

Mike Balise IS a Difference Maker

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Opinion

Editorial

A few months before he succumbed to cancer, ESPN anchor Stuart Scott stood at the podium at the ESPY Awards to accept the Jim Valvano Award for Perseverance.

In his moving remarks, Scott, in essence, told those assembled that, when someone’s cancer fight ends, we should refrain from saying that he or she “lost their battle.” That fight is often won, he went on, because the individual confronted the disease with courage, the conviction to live their life to their fullest, and determination not to let cancer dictate whatever time they had left.

Those words certainly rang true recently with the news that Mike Balise, co-owner of Balise Motor Sales, passed away at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute roughly 15 months after being diagnosed with incurable stomach cancer at the age of 50.

There is certainly no debate about who won this fight — Mike did.

He battled the disease with his indomitable humor and determination to continue, for as his long as he could, his work not only with the company, but within the community as well — efforts that ranged from raising awareness of the need for more cancer-treatment facilities in this region (and money to build those facilities) to buying winter coats for area young people in need.

Last September, BusinessWest talked with Mike and some members of his family about his fight, and his determination and courage certainly came through. So much so that one could easily make the argument that no story the magazine has published in its 32-year history resonated more with readers.

Indeed, there were countless calls and e-mails from individuals conveying the message that they were greatly inspired by Mike’s ability to battle a death sentence with poise, dignity, and a desire to focus not on his plight, but on how he could do even more to help others.

A common refrain from those who reached out was, “I’ve never met Mike, but reading this, I wish I could.’’

Those comments, as well as Mike’s long track record of philanthropy and community involvement, resonated with the decision makers at BusinessWest this fall when they convened to decide whom to honor with the magazine’s Difference Maker award next spring.

They considered and then chose to honor Mike, knowing fully well that it was very likely that his seat would be empty at the gala in March. But he will honored along with the others who will be announced in the Jan. 25 issue, because he has been, and remains, an inspiration in so many ways, and is thus clearly worthy of that title Difference Maker, and always will be.

And when his name is introduced to those gathered at the Log Cabin on March 31, it will not be through use of the past tense — because he isn’t done being a Difference Maker. His inspirational life — not simply those last 15 months or so — will ensure that this is the case.

As for that cancer fight, from the minute Mike was diagnosed, everyone knew how it would end. All those who knew Mike could also predict how the battle would be waged: with courage and conviction. And that’s why we shouldn’t say the fight was lost.

Because it wasn’t.