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GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Dec. 16: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

• Dec. 17: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Chicopee Industrial Contractors, 107 North St., Chicopee. Cost: free for chamber members.

 

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Jan. 21: 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.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• Dec. 16: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by the Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Business networking event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and money (scratch ticket) wreath. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for the public. Call (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Jan. 6: January Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Country Hyundai, 347 King St., Northampton, sponsored by Acme Automotive Center. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends. Cost: $10 for members.

• Feb. 3: February Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton, sponsored by Keiter Builders Inc. and others TBA. 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

• Dec. 18: Holiday Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westwood Restaurant & Pub, 94 North Elm St., Westfield. Platinum sponsor: Westfield State University. Gold sponsor: Savage Arms. Silver sponsors: Easthampton Savings Bank and Walmart. Call Pam at the  chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register, donate a raffle prize, or sponsor the coffee bar.

• 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.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Jan. 6: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Western New England University, Rivers Memorial Hall, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. Sponsored by United Personnel and Colony Care. We’ll look at the upcoming presidential election, and you can vote. Featuring political consultant Anthony Cignoli and live polling by the Western New England University Polling Institute. Cost: $20 for members ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members. For more information, call Sarah Mazzaferro at (413) 755-1313.

Agenda Departments

Santa’s Trains at Look Park

Through Dec. 24: This holiday season, Look Memorial Park is celebrating with a selection of running model trains whirling by displays of a whimsical wonderland of Christmas favorites and village landscapes. The Garden House, transformed into a Victorian-style train station, offers sights and sounds of the holiday season. Chat with authentic engineers, view themed holiday trees, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus before relaxing with a holiday cookie and hot chocolate. Each evening features a special guest conductor and station master from the community. Santa’s helpers will be happy to deliver your letter to Santa personally and let him know you are ready to visit him. Santa’s Trains at Look Park is open to the public daily from Dec. 10 to Dec. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This holiday event is free for all ages. Visit www.lookpark.org for information. Also, during Santa’s Trains at Look Park, step aboard the park’s train and take a one-mile ride on the Look Park Holiday Express to view more than 50 holiday light displays made by the park’s grounds and maintenance staff. The cost is $5. The train departs nightly every 20 minutes beginning at 4:20 p.m. The last departure is at 7:40 p.m. More than 20,000 visitors annually visit the park during the holiday season to visit Santa’s Trains, view the light displays, and share holiday dreams with Santa.

‘Firearms of Famous People’ at Museum

Through April 24: “Firearms of Famous People: From Target Shooters to Presidents,” a temporary exhibit of extraordinary firearms and memorabilia owned by well-known politicians, presidents, and celebrities, is now on view at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. The exhibit, which was organized in cooperation with the Smith & Wesson Collectors Assoc., is on display through April 24, 2016 in a space adjacent to the Smith & Wesson Gallery of Historic Firearms. The exhibit includes three presidential pistols, including a .44 double-action Smith & Wesson revolver owned by Teddy Roosevelt, along with a belt knife used by Teddy’s Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. Also featured is a .32 safety hammerless Smith & Wesson acquired by Franklin Delano Roosevelt when he was employed as an attorney in New York in the 1920s. The third presidential weapon is a .357 Magnum made especially for John F. Kennedy, featuring the handiwork of master engraver Alvin White. The revolver is fully engraved and inlaid with gold and silver, and bears the Great Seal of the U.S. on the side plate. This exhibit also includes three guns owned or used by movie stars, including a .32 caliber Smith & Wesson belonging to George Montgomery, well-known for his career as a film actor in many westerns. Clint Walker, best-known as the star of the Cheyenne TV series, owned a Smith & Wesson Model 3 that is on view. Also on display is a prop gun designed to look like a .45 caliber U.S. Army automatic pistol, used by Lee Marvin in the film Delta Force in 1986. Probably the two most famous gunmakers in the history of this country are Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, and this exhibit features firearms connected to both of these innovators. Other firearms featured in this exhibit were owned by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, Theodor Robert Geisel (the father of Dr. Seuss), and Christina Nilsson, one of the opera stars of the 19th century. Admission prices are $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and college students, $9.50 for children 3-17, and free for children under 3 and museum members. The fee provides access to all four museums. General admission is free for Springfield residents with proof of address.

‘Look Good…Feel Better’

Jan. 28: The Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and the American Cancer Society will present “Look Good…Feel Better,” a free program for area women from 10 a.m. to noon. The program teaches beauty techniques to women who are undergoing cancer treatment. The session offers support, information, and an enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional recovery for cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. Deb Rozzen, volunteer cosmetologist with the “Look Good…Feel Better” program, will be on hand to work with each woman and help them learn how to enhance their appearance using makeup techniques. Wig care, scarf and hat use, skin care, and nail care will all be discussed, and all participants will receive a free makeup kit. Sessions are limited to 12 people, are open to any woman undergoing cancer treatment in the area, and will be held at the hospital in Ware. Pre-registration by Tuesday, Dec. 22 is required by calling Camille St. Onge, oncology social worker at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, at (413) 967-2245.

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 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

Horizons Engineering Inc. v. Chicopee Inn Inc., d/b/a Econo Lodge and Dinesh Patel
Allegation: Non-payment for services rendered: $16,350.50
Filed: 9/30/15

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

West County Equipment Rentals, LLC v. Sugarloaf Nurseries and David and Charlotte Smith
Allegation: Breach of agreement for rental agreement: $7,771.88
Filed: 10/5/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Ciocca Construction Corp. v. Baystate Co. d/b/a Columbia Gas
Allegation: Negligence causing massive explosion, personal injury, and property damage: $590,000+
Filed: 10/7/15

Coyote Realty, LLC v. Total Wellness Center, d/b/a CleanSlate
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $220,000
Filed: 10/9/15

Earl and Stacy Lannon v. Kadant Black Clawson Inc.
Allegation: Product liability causing permanent personal injury: $286,743.16
Filed: 10/28/15

Kate Dunne, PPA Tara Dunne and Michael Dunne v. Baystate Ob-Gyn Inc., Debra J. Junnila, M.D. and Julie M. Bell, C.N.M.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $1,100,000+
Filed: 10/5/15

New England Family Dentistry, P.C. v. Supreeth Veevanna and Children’s Dentistry of Chicopee, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $60,000+
Filed: 10/14/15

Pablo Torres v. The Silverbrick Group and 15 Taylor, LLC
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $25,000+
Filed: 11/2/15

 

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Brett Fongemie v. Champion Steel, LLC,  Mark E. Gervais, and Bruce B. Bouchard
Allegation: Non-payment of wages: $25,000
Filed: 9/22/15

Miriam Rivera v. Joe Dias d/b/a Care Improvement Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract for home-improvement services: $10/13/15

Perkins Paper LLC v. Fiore’s Bakery, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $8,986.25
Filed: 10/20/15

Departments Picture This

Send photos with a caption and contact information to:  ‘Picture This’ c/o BusinessWest Magazine, 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 or to [email protected]

40 Under Forty Reunion

Springfield Country Club hosted the most recent 40 Under Forty reunion on Dec. 2, as honorees from the past nine years came out to mingle, network, and enjoy the season.

Amanda Huston

Left to right: Amanda Huston (class of 2010) and Sean Wandrei (’10).


Jeremy Casey

Left to right: Jeremy Casey (’13), Michelle Desmarais, and Gregg Desmarais (’15).


Kristi Reale

Left to right: Kristi Reale (’09), Alfonso Santaniello (’14), and Bill Trudeau (’08).


Jeremy Leap

Left to right: Jeremy Leap (’13), Samalid Hogan (’13), Michael Gove (’07), and BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien.


Jeff Fialky


Left to right: Jeff Fialky (’08), Liz Rappaport (’14), and Sarah Tsitso (’07).

Date with Destiny

FSBEllen

Continuing a tradition of celebrating local talent in its marketing and community-outreach efforts, Florence Bank invited the public to meet renowned artist/photographer Ellen Augarten at a reception on Dec. 4 at the bank’s main branch in Florence. Augarten is a Northampton photographer and artist whose career spans more than three decades and whose body of work includes children and family portraits, and compelling Pioneer Valley images shown through the prism of double-exposure photography to add a dramatic look to each scene. Her work appears throughout each month in the bank’s 2016 calendars, which will be available shortly at each of the Florence Bank branches.

Another Exciting Chapter

Link to Libraries

The Link to Libraries Business Book Link program has a new sponsor at the Coburn School in West Springfield. Steve Mitus, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Balise Auto Group, and his wife, Moira, are sponsoring and reading to grade 4 students. Link to Libraries donates books to more than 400 sites in Western Mass. and Connecticut each year. More than 79,000 new books were distributed this fiscal year. For more information, visit www.linktolibraries.org.

Departments People on the Move

Country Bank  announced the following:
• Susan Teixeira has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Teixeira has been with Country Bank since 2007. She has 23 years of experience in the financial-services industry and manages the bank’s Operations and Compliance departments. Prior to joining Country Bank, Teixeira worked for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Woronoco Savings Bank, and Florence Savings Bank. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Western New England College and is a graduate of Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She is a board member for the Randall Boys & Girls Club/Ludlow Community Center and serves on the advisory board for the Springfield Salvation Army.
• Shelley Regin was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing & Retail Banking. In this position, she draws on her 20-year tenure with the bank to lead marketing and retail-banking efforts. Regin holds a bachelor’s degree from Western New England University and earned a certification from the New England School for Financial Studies, a Mass. Bankers Assoc. program at Babson College. She serves on the Carson Center Advisory Board and the River East School to Career Board.
• Phil Goncalves has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. Goncalves has been with Country Bank since 1992 in the Commercial Lending department. He has 31 years’ experience in the financial-services industry and manages the bank’s Commercial Lending team. Goncalves earned his MBA at Western New England University with a concentration in the field of finance and economics. He also attended the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies and the National School of Banking. He is active in the community and serves on the board of Junior Achievement, the Randall Boys & Girls Club, and the STCC Foundation. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at local colleges.
• Denise Walker has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Retail Lending. Walker has been with Country Bank since 2008 as first vice president, director of Retail Lending. She has 35 years of experience in the financial-services industry and is responsible for Country Bank’s Retail Lending division, including origination, processing, underwriting, secondary market, and loan servicing. “Her commitment to exceptional service along with her strong leadership skills has made her a valuable asset to her team and to the bank,” Scully said. “We are delighted to recognize her for her efforts.” Prior to joining Country Bank, Walker worked at Springfield Institution for Savings, Woronoco Savings Bank, and Monson Savings Bank, holding different positions in banking throughout her career. She attended the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies and the National School of Banking. Walker was a treasurer for the Belchertown Football Assoc. for many years and started the Belchertown Salvation Army Community Unit in 2010. In 2013, Country Bank’s Retail Lending team was voted #1 Residential Lender by Banker & Tradesman. Country Bank is a full-service mutual community bank serving Central and Western Mass. with 15 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, and Worcester. For more information, call (800) 322-8233 or visit countrybank.com.

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Jim Madigan

Jim Madigan

Longtime WGBY producer and host Jim Madigan has been named a 2015 inductee for the prestigious Silver Circle Award of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter. He received his award in a ceremony in Boston. The Gold and Silver Circle Awards are a special recognition to honor television professionals who have “made significant contributions to their community and to the vitality of the television industry,” according to NATAS. Madigan is one of six Silver Circle award recipients, which honor those with more than 25 years of distinguished service to broadcasting. Madigan joined WGBY in December 1990 as senior producer for public affairs and is now director of public affairs. In addition to hosting WGBY’s Connecting Point public-affairs series, he is producer and host of “The State We’re In,” a weekly Connecting Point segment broadcast each Friday focusing on local, state, and national politics. Madigan is also a veteran moderator of seven gubernatorial debates over the past 20 years. Prior to joining WGBY, Madigan was a reporter and backup anchor for WGGB/ABC 40 in Springfield, where he specialized in political reporting and Massachusetts State House coverage. This included the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans and the presidential campaign of then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Before that, he was news director for WLDM Radio in Westfield/Springfield. Prior to his broadcasting career, he served on the staff of the minority leader of the New York State Senate in Albany. In 1992, Madigan was honored with both a New England Regional Emmy and National Public Service Emmy as a co-producer of the documentary Out of Work, a co-production by WGBH-Boston, WHYY-Philadelphia, and WGBY-Springfield.

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Four new board members have been elected to the Bay Path University board of trustees. Delcie Bean IV, Kathleen Devlin, John Heaps Jr., and Hamline Wilson will each serve a three-year term.
• Bean is the founder and CEO of Paragus Strategic, IT, one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America. He also established Tech Foundry, a nonprofit technology institute that seeks to solve the shortage of computer-science professionals in the region. Most recently, he has been working with Valley Venture Mentors and DevelopSpringfield to launch the Springfield Innovation Center, which will include his Innovation Café concept, providing a place where people can share ideas, energy, and great coffee.
• Devlin is a recently retired executive director from Johnson & Johnson. She spent several years in the healthcare industry, where she was responsible for sales, training, hiring, and strategic alliances. In her role as executive director, she managed the interface with the Fortune 40 employers and the major insurers for the 250 operating companies under the Johnson & Johnson umbrella in the Northeast. Prior to her advancement to executive director, she was responsible for negotiating large contracts for Johnson & Johnson, and earlier consulted to nine bioscience, pharmaceutical, and device companies, as well as negotiating large contracts for Roche and Syntex Laboratories.
• Heaps is president and CEO of Florence Savings Bank (FSB). He joined the bank in 1995 following a distinguished 24-year banking career in Western Mass. that began in 1971 at Valley Bank in Springfield. Since joining FSB as its president in 1995, the bank has grown its assets from $272 million to a $1.1 billion. Heaps is currently a board member of the Hampshire County Regional Chamber, the Western Mass. Economic Development Council, the Depositors Insurance Fund, and Savings Bank Life Insurance. He was recently named chairman of the Western Mass. Sports Commission.
• Wilson is a retired insurance executive with a career that spanned more than 30 years with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. In his last position, he was the senior vice president and managing director of investments for the Springfield-based Fortune 500 firm. Among his many professional memberships, he was an avid supporter of the Rotary and Jaycees, and he served as a trustee for Johnson Memorial Hospital. He is currently on the pension board for the town of Somers, Conn.

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Drew DiGiorgio

Drew DiGiorgio

Drew DiGiorgio was appointed President and CEO of Consolidated Health Plans Inc. (CHP) by the Berkshire Hathaway board of directors, including CHP founder Kevin Saremi. DiGiorgio has served as CHP’s president since 2013, and was previously director of sales and marketing. He began his career at CHP in 1995, shortly after receiving a bachelor’s degree in business from Framingham State University. In his new role as CEO, DiGiorgio will provide oversight of the company, reporting to the board of directors. He will continue expanding CHP’s business services to best meet the needs of clients and customers, with a focus on quality service. CHP is a claim administrator providing affordable health insurance and special risk solutions for thousands of policyholders worldwide. It offers student health and accident plans, employee health and dental plans, FSA and HRA administration, and participant accident insurance and backroom claim administration for carriers. Since 2012, CHP has increased its workforce locally by 26%, and continues to forecast stable growth.

Agenda Departments

Lectures, Tours at Springfield Museums

December: The Springfield Museums’ monthly tour and lecture schedule continues in December 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); 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 “Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks Revealed” (Dec. 3), in which Andrew Linnell, author and lecturer from the University of Michigan, unlocks the riddles of da Vinci’s two mysterious paintings of the Virgin Mary; “Cabinets of Curiosity: Historical and Contemporary Interpretations” (Dec. 10), in which Heather Haskell, director of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, provides historical context for the current exhibit at the George Walter; and “The Star of Bethlehem: Investigating an Ancient Mystery” (Dec. 17), in which Richard Sanderson, curator of Physical Science, Springfield Science Museum, and Jack Megas, planetarium educator, Springfield Science Museum, explore one of history’s most enduring mysteries. No à la Carte lectures will be held on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. As part of the Museums’ members-only Continuing Conversations series, museum docents Deena Maniscalchi and Pat McCarthy will also lead a guided gallery discussion at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum following the Dec. 10 lecture. On Friday, Dec. 4, the Springfield Science Museum’s large rooftop telescope will be open for public skygazing at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Stars Over Springfield observatory series. These programs are organized by the museum and the Springfield Stars Club, and take place on the first Friday of each month. Each event features an introductory talk on topics such as space exploration, seasonal sights of the night sky, current astronomical research, or upcoming events like eclipses or comet appearances. This month’s featured speaker will be Alan Rifkin, Springfield Stars Club president, whose talk is titled, “Astronomy Gifts: All I Want for Christmas or Chanukah Is…” Stars Over Springfield programs are best suited for families with children ages 8 and older; however, younger children are also welcome. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 17 and under. These programs are held rain or shine. If it is cloudy, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing. For information about astronomy programs at the museum, call (413) 263-6800, ext. 318.

 

Affordable Care Act Breakfast Seminar

Dec. 3: Insurance Center of New England (ICNE) will host a breakfast seminar covering a range of financial topics related to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The seminar will be held at the Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the seminar gets underway at 8:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, and a hot breakfast will be served. RSVP for the seminar by Monday, Nov. 23 by calling (413) 750-7150 or e-mailing Erika Noble at [email protected]. Keynote speakers for the seminar include Peter Whalen, regional manager for CheckWriters Payroll, who will be discussing IRS Forms 1094 and 1095, and Shemeka Browne-Pohlman, ACA compliance specialist with Insurance Center of New England, who will be discussing the so-called ‘Cadillac tax.’ “For 2016, another level of implementation is taking place with the Affordable Care Act, so it’s important for individuals, families, and business owners to stay informed of their rights and responsibilities under the act,” said William Trudeau, president and CEO of ICNE. “This seminar is another example of our commitment to serving as an information resource regarding the often-complex world of insurance.”

Amnesty Day for Computer Parts

Dec. 12: Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley will hold an Amnesty Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at each of its eight retail stores in Hampden and Hampshire counties, as well as at the corporate office located at 570 Cottage St. in Springfield. Visit www.ourgoodwill.org for individual store information. Any brand of computer or computer components will be accepted at no charge to the donor through a partnership with Dell. This free program promotes responsible recycling while diverting e-waste from landfills. Dell Reconnect, as the partnership is called, makes getting rid of old technology easy as well as free. Make sure to remove your personal data from hard drives or other storage media before donating to Goodwill. Bring monitors, scanners, mice, printers, keyboards, speakers, cords, and cables. Television sets will not be accepted, however. “Dell has come up with an innovative way to reduce e-waste and recycle old computers,” said Steve Mundahl, Goodwill Industries president and CEO. “Previously, we had to charge consumers for each piece of electronics they wished to donate, as we were unable to find a suitable vendor. Partnering with Dell means this is now free to the consumer. And all donations help us forward our mission of helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment get jobs.” In addition to its retail stores, Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley offers employment and training programs, adult foster care, and community-based day services.

Opinion

Editorial

Some might be tempted to call Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s proposed rules, or limits, for daily sports businesses half a loaf.

The full loaf, of course, would be what New York, Nevada, and other states have done, and that’s declare that operations like DraftKings, FanDuel, and others like them are gambling houses — which they are — and thus need to be banned or licensed.

Healey’s not going that far, and is instead proposing regulations, such as a ban on players under 21, measures to prevent sophisticated contestants (the so-called ‘sharks’) from dominating games, and changes in these companies’ advertising practices.

We’re not sure why she won’t go further — perhaps because DraftKings is based in Boston and is one of the state’s most intriguing technology startups, or because Gov. Charlie Baker is a fan of these sites, or because Patriots owner Robert Kraft is a huge investor in DraftKings, and is also partnering with Healey in a joint initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault.

Whatever the reason, we have half a loaf — but half, as they say, is better than none, and something certainly needs to be done to regulate this industry. That’s not just because everyone is totally numb to those endless radio and TV commercials, with more than two months of the NFL season still to be played.

Indeed, most people are getting quite tired of hearing how people have invested only $20 or $30 in the one-day competitions and won millions with only a few mouse clicks. But obviously misleading ads are only a small part of the fantasy-sports story now.

The bigger story is the movement by states who are viewing these sites as gambling operations, and responding accordingly by either moving to ban them (because gambling is illegal in said states) or licensing them, because gambling operations require licensing. That latter step is tantamount to shutting down the sites in those states, because the owners would rather not do business in them than admit that their operations are gambling and get a license.

The controversy stems in large part from two points of argument — only, there really isn’t an argument in either case. First, does fantasy sports constitute gambling? And, second, should individual states be trying to regulate or license such activity?

The answer is a ridiculously obvious ‘yes’ in both cases.

The argument proffered by DraftKings and FanDuel is that fantasy sports isn’t gambling because it’s a game of skill. While there is some skill involved, obviously, there are always huge amounts of luck at play as well (after all, Drew Brees might get hurt in the first quarter and not play the rest of the game). And even if you buy into that argument, the fact that this is mostly skill does not mean it’s not gambling. Where do those millions in payouts come from, the DraftKings scholarship fund? Of course not — they come from the money put down by others who think they’ve got the best fantasy lineup for that week. It seems ‘put down’ is not the same as ‘gamble’ or ‘risk.’

As for states wanting to regulate or license this? Some equate such actions to a giant shakedown, a ‘you-can-run-your-business-but-we-want a cut’ mentality. Others say states like Nevada and others are simply trying to stem the flow of money away from their lotteries and casinos and into the pockets of the fantasy-sports operations.

Both assessments are right on the money, figuratively as well as literally, but those states can’t, or shouldn’t, be blamed for adopting such stances.

Yes, fantasy sports is free enterprise. But every free enterprise — whether it’s in financial services, healthcare, or construction — has to play by some rules when it comes to regulations and licensing, and this industry should not be an exception.

Healey is proposing regulations, and we would certainly welcome them. The TV ads are misleading, to say the least; we don’t need college students devoting limited time and money to putting together fantasy lineups; the sharks should be kept in deep water, perhaps competing only with each other; and other steps, such as a $1,000-per-month deposit limit and a ban on college sports contests, also make sense.

Moving to regulate or license fantasy sports sites is not an anti-business step, nor is it necessarily anti-gambling — although Healey has campaigned as someone opposed to gambling.

Instead, it would be a simple, common-sense step, one she should go ahead and take.

Yes, fantasy sports are fun. But that doesn’t mean that this industry shouldn’t be regulated.

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

Lucky Se7ens Carpet v. LLC Valley Opportunity Council Inc.
Allegation: Fraud, unfair and deceptive acts, breach of contract: $25,000
Filed 10/30/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Boston Baking Inc. v. East Baking Company Inc. and Nuvo Bank
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $46,262.35
Filed: 10-30-15

Country Development Corp. v. Visual Changes Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay rent and other obligations: $83,781.63
Filed: 10/27/15

Mark Ogoley v. Town of Hampden
Allegation: Negligent containment of road salt causing contamination on abutting property: $66,200
Filed: 10-30-15

Matthew Vitantonio v. Allure Med-Spa, LLC and Mary Jo Devlin, a/k/a Mary Jo Carruthers
Allegation: Breach of promissory note and fraud: $69,460.37
Filed: 10/27/15

Regina Burns v. Samuel’s Tavern
Allegation: Negligence and careless conduct of an employee causing serious and permanent injury: $188,893
Filed: 10/30/15

Robert Ferrier, et al v. Comcast Corp. of MA
Allegation: Failure to provide services: $75,000
Filed: 10/29/15

Schletter Inc. v. Bach Towing Inc., James E. Lawrence, and Leonard Eremento
Allegation: Breach of contract for services, labor, and materials: $100,000+
Filed: 10/23/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Domingo Diaz v. Vesuvio, LLC, Mark Laramee, and Lisa Mackenzie
Allegation: Non-payment of wages: $3,190
Filed: 9/18/15

Opinion

Editorial

When the battle lines for the Western Mass. casino license were being drawn three years ago, Springfield became ground zero. And for many reasons.

The city was on major transportation arteries; it was close to the Connecticut border; it had sites that looked practical for building a casino; it was seeing better times but was still in many ways down and out, and a casino company could win some style points for becoming part of a revitalization effort; a tornado had plowed through just a year earlier, making the city a sympathetic location.

Yes, it quickly became clear that, while there were some other contenders in the mix at various points — Palmer, Holyoke, West Springfield — Springfield was the frontrunner in this competition and the seemingly perfect place to spend $800 million or so on a casino.

Things can change quickly in three years, and they have, especially with regard to Connecticut and its decision to not sit back and watch a Springfield casino wreak more havoc on that state’s already-embattled casino industry.

Indeed, the state is essentially parterning with two Native American tribes — those that operate Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun — to open a casino just south of the border with Massachusetts. It is an unprecedented alliance, and its plans completely alter the equation when it comes to a Western Mass. casino and the plans to build one in Springfield.

And that’s why MGM is being ultra-aggressive in its efforts to stop this proposal in its tracks.

It has hired the Washington-based law firm led by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to wage a legal battle, essentially challenging the constitutionality of the state of Connecticut’s recent granting of exclusive right to the tribes to open the casino near the border. And it is unleashing an army of lobbyists in advance of debate on the tribal plan in the Connecticiut General Assembly early next year.

The size and intensity of this fight shows just how much the plan changes the dynamic of the Springfield casino, and it also helps explain why MGM has seemed at least distracted when it comes to moving ahead with its now-$900 million plan.

It should be distracted. What Connecticut is proposing is historic and landscape-altering, and it certainly changes the perspective of Springfield as the perfect place to launch the Western Mass. casino.

In this fight, MGM is clearly in, and it needs to be. n

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Government Reception

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The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce staged its annual Government Reception on Nov. 19 at the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern. More than 200 area elected officials and business leaders gathered for networking and updates on current initiatives. Top to bottom: state Rep. Angelo Puppolo (right)chats with Springfield Regional Chamber President Jeff Ciuffreda; Robert Ziomek, assistant vice president for Development at Western New England University and the chair of the chamber’s legislative steering committee, addresses the audience; state Rep. Stephen Kulik (right) talks with Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council.

 

Pynchon Award Winners

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The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts recently honored the 2015 Pynchon Award winners at ceremonies at the Museum of Springfield History. The honorees are, from left: Harold Grinspoon, Sue Ellen Panitch, Ronn and Donna Johnson, and Gary Bernice.

A ‘Top Place to Work’

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For the fourth year in a row, the Boston Globe has named PeoplesBank a “Top Place to Work.” The bank competed with companies around the state for the honor and attributes its continued success to its “high-performance culture.” Pictured here with the awards are Douglas Bowen, president and CEO, and Janice Mazzallo, executive vice president and chief Human Resources officer.

 

Habitat Guatamala

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Volunteers and friends of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) traveled to Tecpán, Guatemala recently to support the efforts of Habitat Guatemala, including local residents, in reaching 75,000 housing solutions. Top: Jennifer Schimmel (GSHFH executive director), Walt Tomala (GSHFH board president), Amy Scott, Ellen Moorhouse, Rose Vigdal, Susan Austin, Marg O’Conner, Aimee Giroux (GSHFH operations manager), Mark Rogerson, Stephen Messier, and Kim Rexford with other volunteers. Bottom: from left, Vigdal, Jillian Severinski, and Liz Persch are into their work.

 

Cutting the Ribbon

Pic This 8Marcotte Ford in Holyoke recently cut the ribbon on its new Marcotte Commercial Truck Center on Main Street. A host of city leaders, customers, and key stakeholders were on hand for the grand opening of the state-of-the-art facility, which the company believes will enable it to bring customer service to a new and even higher level.

Branching Out

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Farmington Bank recently announced its newest branch office in Western Mass. at 61 North Main St. in East Longmeadow amid a host of events and promotions, many of them involving the bank’s new spokesperson, former Red Sox hurler Tim Wakefield. The branch follows the opening of its first office in Massachusetts at 85 Elm St. in West Springfield in October. The new East Longmeadow office features an open floor plan with approximately 2,000 square feet of space, allowing customers to interact with Farmington Bank’s personal bankers without teller lines. The branch will also offer a drive-up window and a 24-hour drive-up ATM. To mark its entry into East Longmeadow, Farmington Bank is hosting a month-long grand-opening celebration at the branch from through Dec. 19.  A highlight is the Dec. 12 appearance of Wakefield, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the Bank’s Family Day event. Seen here with a likeness of the new spokeperson are, from left, Ken Burns, executive vice president and director of Retail Banking and Marketing; Collen Phelps, assistant branch manager; Steven Gardner, vice president and branch manager; and Michael Moriarty, senior vice president and Commercial Team leader.

Building Permits Departments

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

CHICOPEE

Authier Inc.
12 Dalliere Ave.
$6,500 — Exterior renovations

Chicopee Auto Farm Inc.
980 East Main St.
$16,000 — Addition to existing building

Electric Light Department
725 Front St.
$25,000 — Strip and re-roof

F.L. Roberts and Company
520 Montgomery  St.
$60,500 — Build 20-x-22 addition for car wash

Homestyle Cafe
1780 Westover Road
$10,000 — Install kitchen exhaust fan

Our Lady of the Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$33,000 — Office remodel

Paul Langlois
627 Memorial Dr.
$3,500 — Exterior repairs

Reesg Properties, LLC
1600 Memorial Dr.
$630,000 — Expand existing Price Rite

WMDC
227 Lonczak Dr.
$42,000 — Install pre-fab modular office

GREENFIELD

Argotec Inc.
46 Greenfield St.
$21,000 — Relocate exterior safety storage building

Haddleton Associates
37 Butternut St.
$20,000 — Replace antennas

Indoor Action
1385 Bernardston Road
$264,000 — Install new fabric structure and cable system

Northeast Biodiesel Company
179 Silvio O Conte Dr.
$498,000 — Interior renovations

Rosenberg Property, LLC
311 Wells St.
$45,000 — Subdivide existing space into office area

Salvation Army
72 Chapman St.
$113,000 — Interior renovations

Sander Greenfield, LLC
367 Federal St.
$51,000 — Install new sprinkler system

Sandri Realty, Inc.
295 Federal St.
$403,000 — Remodel gas station addition

Sore, LTD
192-200 Main St.
$5,000 — Replace leaking section of roof

LUDLOW

Burger King
419 Center St.
$100,000 — Alterations

Ludlow Self Storage
148 Carmelinas Circle
$149,000 — New commercial construction

Riverside Dental
433 Center St.
$101,000 — Alteration

SPRINGFIELD

Bridge Hillman, LLC
289 & 293 Bridge St.
$298,000 — Alterations of first and second floor for new tenant

Derrick Hatwood
50 Chapel St.
$40,000 — Add three antennas

Dwight Station, LLC
95 Frank B. Murray St.
$1,250,000 — Renovate facade and construct new interior partitions for new office spaces

Guidewire
551 Columbus Ave.
$3,000 — Create storage room

Isla Associates I, LLC
21 Bancroft St.
$20,000 — Replace 62 windows

Lion’s Den
40 Front St.
$8,000 — Handicap restroom

Peter Martins
1190 Boston Road
$122,000 — Renovate building

Pierre St. Paul
716 Belmont Ave.
$6,000 — Exterior renovations

Winn Companies
259 Fernbank Road
$14,000 — New roof

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.

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

41 Dartmouth St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Stephanie Wynne
Seller: Nicholas J. Marchetti
Date: 10/28/15

58 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Pokorny
Seller: Evans, Ernest D., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/15

110 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Chester M. Clark
Seller: Sepanek, Maxine D., (Estate)
Date: 10/28/15

174 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Vicki Benson
Seller: Michael P. Sullivan
Date: 10/23/15

25 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Buyer: Vincenzo Tirone
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/26/15

15 Keller Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John H. Houle
Seller: Robert C. Anziano
Date: 10/29/15

228 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: John A. Jedziniak
Seller: Geoffrey Nichols
Date: 10/29/15

110 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Justin Barber
Seller: Robert R. Rossmeisl
Date: 10/23/15

580 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Aden Ismail
Seller: Adrienne B. Alvigini
Date: 10/26/15

1149 North St. Ext
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Blerina Bacaj
Seller: Arthur E. Howe
Date: 10/23/15

535 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christian Ellsworth
Seller: Brian K. Dutton
Date: 10/22/15

1057 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kathleen J. Hanson
Seller: Cindy L. Foote
Date: 10/27/15

521 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Rayonia Motors LLC
Seller: William H. Douglas
Date: 10/29/15

16 Scherpa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Xueling L. Tang
Seller: Jeffrey R. Plante
Date: 10/21/15

379 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John T. Leydon
Seller: Remillard, Aime J., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/15

959-967 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $3,700,000
Buyer: Coyote Realty LLC
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/15

975 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $3,700,000
Buyer: Coyote Realty LLC
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/15

1154-1156 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $3,700,000
Buyer: Coyote Realty LLC
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/15

106 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bajrush Hasani
Seller: Woods, Michael G., (Estate)
Date: 10/26/15

333-339 Walnut St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Tres Chic Realty LLC
Seller: Lawrence A. White
Date: 10/29/15

15 Walter Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Todd P. Rowley
Seller: Janis Oles
Date: 10/30/15

6 Yorkshire Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Robert C. Anziano
Seller: Qianyun Ye
Date: 10/29/15

BLANDFORD

31 North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Susan Bynack-Bolduc
Seller: Steven M. Zayac
Date: 10/19/15

BRIMFIELD

111 5 Bridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Walter K. Twarowski
Seller: Thomas F. Curry
Date: 10/22/15

1141 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael A. Fuller RET
Seller: Judith A. Stearns
Date: 10/23/15

193 Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dennis M. Moynahan
Seller: Alice J. Benoit
Date: 10/27/15

148 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $170,088
Buyer: FNLM
Seller: Kerri M. Chalmers
Date: 10/28/15

CHESTER

6 Main St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $134,317
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra G. Salvhus
Date: 10/23/15

24 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Joey Saalfrank
Seller: Marc J. Civitarese
Date: 10/23/15

180 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $120,100
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard J. Laurie
Date: 10/30/15

CHICOPEE

39 Baltimore Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Khalid N. Khalid
Seller: Patricia A. Tessier
Date: 10/21/15

5 Bourbeau St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,353
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Jamie T. Kasulinous
Date: 10/22/15

275 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Pioneer Housing LLC
Seller: Daniel R. Roy
Date: 10/30/15

108 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Robert E. Watson
Seller: Cinq-Mars, Lawrence, (Estate)
Date: 10/23/15

162 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Paul C. Ethier
Seller: Jeffrey E. Goss
Date: 10/30/15

259 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Nancy Hernandez
Seller: Riverbend 2 Properties
Date: 10/26/15

60 Francis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Lucjan Dzierzgowski
Seller: Denise M. Moroney
Date: 10/30/15

1245 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $5,630,000
Buyer: Townhouse Court Apts. LLC
Seller: Townhouse Court LP
Date: 10/30/15

247 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Megan A. Grygorcewicz
Seller: Janina Chung
Date: 10/30/15

175 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Watson
Seller: Scott R. Sanderson
Date: 10/20/15

31 Pearl St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Jose D. Ramirez
Seller: Patricia E. Ryan
Date: 10/21/15

514 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John R. Flynn
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 10/28/15

85 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jaren A. Lutenegger
Seller: Kathleen Jackson
Date: 10/30/15

18 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brian M. Butterfield
Seller: Mirta I. Diamond
Date: 10/29/15

25 Scott Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Robert Liston
Seller: Irene L. Lavalley
Date: 10/30/15

93 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Alexander Houle
Seller: Sandra A. Kos
Date: 10/30/15

448 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ambiorix A. Quezada
Seller: Hal R. Cooney
Date: 10/28/15

78 Summit Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Vilma O. Ortiz
Date: 10/27/15

110 Sunflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Rigali
Seller: Brian W. Scott
Date: 10/30/15

35 Walsh St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alyson E. Reid
Seller: Thomas F. Kane
Date: 10/22/15

44 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Tammy Fydenkevez
Seller: Gary S. Pelter
Date: 10/29/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

29 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Charles P. Drago
Seller: Bedrock Financial LLC
Date: 10/30/15

35 Dorset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $122,900
Buyer: Anthony Santaniello
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/22/15

99 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Donna M. Santaniello
Seller: Paul A. Rosati
Date: 10/28/15

82 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Glenn E. Provencher
Seller: Michael F. Torcia
Date: 10/30/15

26 Mayfair St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Julie M. Olmos
Seller: Jeffrey P. Crum
Date: 10/23/15

71 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Rappaport
Seller: Jane K. Gallagher
Date: 10/30/15

185 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Gisell Guidara
Seller: Bouvher, Lorraine C., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/15

167 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Sara Nunez
Seller: Michael V. Pellegrino
Date: 10/27/15

17 Savoy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Sandra L. Berte
Seller: Michelle C. McNamara
Date: 10/23/15

298 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Richard C. Hottin
Seller: F. A. Sincere
Date: 10/27/15

820 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Melissa Karwoski
Seller: Mondoux, Norman P., (Estate)
Date: 10/26/15

10 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Michael V. Pellegrino
Seller: Neil J. Ripston
Date: 10/27/15

HAMPDEN

357 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Biron
Seller: Domingos Lamas
Date: 10/23/15

412 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Martin P. Kollar
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/29/15

100 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Tara L. Dias
Seller: Virginia Y. Accardo
Date: 10/23/15

252 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $535,000
Seller: Joanne M. Bongiorni
Date: 10/20/15

222 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Bedard
Seller: William E. Crowley
Date: 10/22/15

17 Wehr Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Jeremy B. Hill
Seller: David H. Damours
Date: 10/21/15

HOLLAND

5 Big Tree Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Evan R. Turkington
Seller: Jamie A. Batista
Date: 10/28/15

11 Lakeshore Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Jamie A. Batista
Seller: Harold A. Keller
Date: 10/28/15

221 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Richard W. Wijangco
Seller: Tracy L. Libretto
Date: 10/23/15

97 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $245,900
Buyer: Michael S. Melville
Seller: Richard Brodeur
Date: 10/30/15

HOLYOKE

200 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sean P. Cahill
Seller: Lucy T. Katz
Date: 10/23/15

123-125 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Rolf N. Nazario
Seller: Demaris R. Torres
Date: 10/21/15

36 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tara A. Moser
Seller: John A. Egelhofer
Date: 10/30/15

49 Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Megan E. Porter
Seller: Sonia C. Barrera
Date: 10/30/15

29 Laura Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Chelsey M. Craig
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 10/30/15

85 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Kyle Chambers
Seller: Thomas M. Cadigan
Date: 10/30/15

24 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Joseph B. McMahon
Seller: Brian G. Duke
Date: 10/27/15

2133 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Adam J. Braunschweig
Seller: Debbie-Jo Wiley
Date: 10/30/15

313 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Stegall
Seller: Kenneth E. Becker
Date: 10/19/15

9 View St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Marisela Diaz
Seller: Anthony M. Rigali
Date: 10/30/15

20 View St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ignacio Cotto
Seller: Gary Goubout
Date: 10/21/15

54 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jill M. Beyer
Seller: Patrick C. Barnes
Date: 10/30/15

3 Wayne Court
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Amy E. Anselment
Seller: Donald N. Dietrich
Date: 10/30/15

LONGMEADOW

101 Barbara Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Smith
Seller: Richard S. Pelosi
Date: 10/28/15

87 Barclay St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Scott J. Ganhao
Seller: Jeannette M. Ensor
Date: 10/27/15

17 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nora K. Mackay
Seller: Gary Millas
Date: 10/28/15

111 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sophie A. Sadosky
Seller: Jeffrey R. Kirkpatrick
Date: 10/29/15

133 Elmwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Paul S. Szulak
Seller: Eric C. Fistler
Date: 10/30/15

94 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jason C. Jacob
Seller: Robert Aronson
Date: 10/30/15

192 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Marc A. Strange
Seller: John F. Shallbetter
Date: 10/30/15

95 Greenmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: George A. Petrakis
Seller: Horvath, Szilvia, (Estate)
Date: 10/21/15

80 Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Jeffrey N. Schneider
Seller: Leigh A. Lloyd
Date: 10/29/15

LUDLOW

267 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $181,250
Buyer: Neri D. Teo
Seller: Michelle Evanich
Date: 10/30/15

27 Eden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Danielle Bailly
Seller: Edwin W. Lewicki
Date: 10/28/15

111 Fox Run Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Jason P. Hewes
Seller: Stanley P. Ryczek
Date: 10/23/15

61 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,150
Buyer: Jhon R. Wielblad
Seller: Nadia Grushetskiy
Date: 10/27/15

57 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Kathleen D. Goller
Seller: Bout&Mart LLC
Date: 10/30/15

54 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Kaitlin M. Lalor
Seller: Sherry A. Bessette
Date: 10/23/15

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jeffrey B. O’Connor
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 10/23/15

178 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Lee Roque
Seller: Scott A. Thomas
Date: 10/23/15

23 Salli Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Malave
Seller: David Fernandes
Date: 10/28/15

161 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Serra
Seller: Jettie C. McCollough
Date: 10/23/15

43 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Allie T. Paquette
Seller: Philip A. Brousseau
Date: 10/30/15

37 Wyndermere Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Dodge
Seller: Adelia Pedro
Date: 10/28/15

MONSON

84 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Planpow Realty Corp.
Seller: Ann L. Fenton-Clough
Date: 10/22/15

191 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Gregory D. Crowley
Seller: Robert G. Simpkiss
Date: 10/23/15

22 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Wegiel
Seller: Robert H. Keith
Date: 10/21/15

PALMER

1 Aspen Circle
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Jocelyne Bolduc
Seller: James R. Paull
Date: 10/19/15

56 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $154,189
Buyer: FNLM
Seller: Adam Lachance
Date: 10/30/15

3 Fieldstone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Stephen C. Connors
Seller: Rory D. Miller
Date: 10/30/15

20 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Joseph Verallis
Seller: Robert J. Ring
Date: 10/30/15

45 French Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Corey H. Lomas
Seller: David S. Desroches
Date: 10/29/15

66 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Kenneth Towsley
Seller: Louis F. Valley
Date: 10/23/15

2146 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: BJC RT
Seller: Triangle Casting Inc.
Date: 10/29/15

2186-2188 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Whitney M. Russo
Seller: Jennifer K. Duda
Date: 10/30/15

2020 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Robert A. Motyka
Seller: Jason A. Rogers
Date: 10/28/15

133 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $164,750
Buyer: Max H. Kaplan
Seller: Brian P. Mcnally
Date: 10/30/15

1403 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Karen Bouffard
Seller: Eric M. Brothers
Date: 10/23/15

RUSSELL

124 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Robert J. Holmes
Seller: Herbert L. Disanto
Date: 10/30/15

275 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Beverly J. Wilander
Seller: Cynthia J. Valliere
Date: 10/30/15

SOUTHWICK

2 Arcadia Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Wesley Dittrich
Seller: Arthur G. King
Date: 10/28/15

151 Fred Jackson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn R. Kimball
Seller: Alla Chesky
Date: 10/23/15

22 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Tyler D. Seibert
Seller: Scott D. Cowles
Date: 10/20/15

15 North Pond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Evergreen Way Realty LLC
Seller: Margaret L. Hart
Date: 10/30/15
SPRINGFIELD

349 Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Albany Casco LLC
Seller: B&M Realty Corp.
Date: 10/28/15

969 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Steve Minichiello
Seller: Kerry M. Jackson
Date: 10/27/15

3 Alvin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Maurice Baker
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 10/30/15

53 Barrison St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Borgy LLC
Seller: Kevin Czaplicki
Date: 10/23/15

30 Bellevue Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Tracy W. Chappel
Seller: William W. Bowdren
Date: 10/19/15

890 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Carlos A. Aviles
Seller: Suzanne M. Collins
Date: 10/29/15

21 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,353
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Andrew Martin
Date: 10/30/15

59 Burton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Canise C. Atkinson
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 10/26/15

76-78 Cobb St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Timothy G. Williams
Seller: Jean M. Leduc
Date: 10/22/15

62 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Eddy Correa
Seller: Jose Ortiz
Date: 10/30/15

126 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jimmy Arias
Seller: Alice G. Poirier
Date: 10/19/15

389 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Melissa L. Curtis
Seller: Lisa I. Robie
Date: 10/20/15

24 Elwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,800
Buyer: Adam L. Oyola
Seller: Thomas M. Quinn
Date: 10/30/15

8 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Louis F. Valley
Seller: Carl A. Nelson
Date: 10/30/15

158 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Peter P. Michaels
Seller: Henry W. Putnum
Date: 10/26/15

17 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Darryl Cole
Seller: David J. Szpakowski
Date: 10/20/15

43 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Janet B. Takishita
Seller: Jonathan W. Zanetti
Date: 10/30/15

28-30 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Vasquez
Seller: Jose B. Rodriguez
Date: 10/27/15

138 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Juan Veguilla
Seller: Robert R. Lynch
Date: 10/20/15

128 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Saw Construction LLC
Seller: City View Property Services
Date: 10/26/15

96 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,379
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Timothy M. Belliveau
Date: 10/23/15

325 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,050
Buyer: Katie E. Kalinko
Seller: Nadia R. Garvey
Date: 10/23/15

193 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Vineecia A. Harvey
Seller: Demetria E. Walter
Date: 10/30/15

17 Kenwood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: Joseph Eadie
Date: 10/27/15

14 Lancashire Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $117,235
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stacey M. Bond
Date: 10/23/15

27-29 Laurel St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 10/22/15

9-11 Los Angeles St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Cristina Cintron
Seller: Gertrude, Lillian, (Estate)
Date: 10/23/15

38 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Elena S. Borges
Seller: Victor M. Knust-Graichen
Date: 10/30/15

180 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellow Brick Property LLC
Date: 10/20/15

77 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Virginia Accardo
Seller: Sandra L. Berte
Date: 10/23/15

107 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $141,900
Buyer: Herman C. Frick
Seller: Ellen L. Rosner
Date: 10/19/15

31 Moore St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Cynthia E. Ramos
Seller: Roberto Chacon
Date: 10/26/15

153 Moss Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Tien Q. Huynh
Seller: MHFA
Date: 10/30/15

151 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Tranghese
Seller: Jacqueline A. Pashko
Date: 10/29/15

17 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,550
Buyer: Luke A. Perry
Seller: Clara Y. Gonzalez
Date: 10/19/15

110 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Arthur E. Howe
Seller: Richard J. Iwanicki
Date: 10/19/15

10 Ridgeway Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sonia E. Dinnall
Seller: Robert A. Brennan
Date: 10/19/15

421 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Colin J. Hetzko
Seller: James J. Damour
Date: 10/22/15

579-589 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Onota Realty LLC
Seller: Horrigan, Thomas G., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/15

1350 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Michael Cote
Seller: Jonathon A. Godbout
Date: 10/30/15

232 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Shameika Moore
Seller: Bailey, Bernice L., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/15

161 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kevin MaClellan
Seller: Charles C. Baldwin
Date: 10/26/15

8-12 Stearns Sq
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Massachusetts Dev Finance
Seller: International Communion Holy Christ
Date: 10/30/15

291 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Liane Ledger
Seller: Jane E. Jordan
Date: 10/29/15

22 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $275,725
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Luis Arroyo
Date: 10/21/15

109 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $147,382
Buyer: FNLM
Seller: Doris A. Chapman
Date: 10/29/15

137 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Angel M. Narvaez
Seller: James Guzman
Date: 10/23/15

172 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Gates
Seller: Nikki R. Stoia
Date: 10/30/15

107 Wollaston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Richard B. James
Seller: Richard C. Hottin
Date: 10/27/15

28 Wood End Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Juan J. Cabrera
Seller: Mary E. Warwick
Date: 10/30/15

TOLLAND

1448 Burt Hill Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Dean W. Winters
Seller: Ruth E. Strattman
Date: 10/19/15

462 East Otis Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Claire S. Riley
Seller: CVK & Associates LLC
Date: 10/21/15

WALES

86 Haynes Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Andrea Spohr
Seller: Debra A. Gagner
Date: 10/28/15

116 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: David C. Dumas
Seller: Charles R. Letendre
Date: 10/26/15

WESTFIELD

31 Bristol St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Robert L. Brueno
Seller: Paul E. Romani
Date: 10/30/15

81 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Deborah J. Margarites
Seller: Valerie K. Dulude
Date: 10/30/15

554 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Angelo N. Tangredi
Seller: Vincent T. Bovino
Date: 10/23/15

1725 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Elouise M. Moore
Seller: Susan M. Czuchra
Date: 10/30/15

172 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Consedine
Seller: Mark E. Slayton
Date: 10/23/15

297 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Anthony E. Breglio
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/26/15

22 Feeding Hills Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Louisa Vanoostveen RET
Seller: Oostveen, Gerrit V., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/15

93 George St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Brian Duggan
Seller: Robert G. Tessier
Date: 10/22/15

69 Janis Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Janis R. Oles
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 10/29/15

27 Pinehurst St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Craig V. Whittaker
Seller: Adrianne Johnson
Date: 10/27/15

50 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $384,900
Buyer: James E. Fallon
Seller: Christopher M. Wilkie
Date: 10/27/15

55 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Wheelock
Seller: Timothy J. Bolduc
Date: 10/30/15

16 Saint Dennis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Nar Darjee
Seller: Leblanc, Frances L., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/15

2 Sylvan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Denardo
Seller: Louise Cook
Date: 10/30/15

11 Victoria Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Philip J. Naworski
Seller: Corey J. Mackey
Date: 10/30/15

42 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Ronald Pioggia
Seller: Arthur T. Lichtenberger
Date: 10/30/15

WILBRAHAM

15 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $452,846
Buyer: Sally R. Benninger
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 10/26/15

436 Dipping Hole Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Johnson
Seller: Heidi L. Gregoire
Date: 10/23/15

150 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Cornelius W. Phillips
Seller: Smail, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 10/26/15

28 Lake Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Danielle G. Paige
Seller: Dennis Quinn
Date: 10/26/15

8 Maiden Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jorge R. Figueroa
Seller: Manomednet LLC
Date: 10/26/15

375 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Barone
Seller: Susan M. Barone
Date: 10/20/15

9 Rice Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Stanislaw Wos
Seller: Gina L. Pelkey
Date: 10/30/15

9 Squire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Brian A. Pryor
Seller: Sean D. Halbrook
Date: 10/26/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

257 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kelly L. Company
Seller: Jonathan B. Carter
Date: 10/30/15

79 Bear Hole Road
Amount: $292,900
Buyer: William Lyons
Seller: James E. Fallon
Date: 10/27/15

137 Christopher Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Hannoush
Seller: Robert R. Simpson
Date: 10/30/15

31 Exeter St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Samija Omerovic
Seller: USA VA
Date: 10/26/15

17 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kara M. Zolendziewski
Seller: Gregory E. Gebo
Date: 10/30/15

55 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tek Gautam
Seller: Til B. Chuwan
Date: 10/19/15

10 Houston Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph Shea
Seller: Michelle M. Ducharme
Date: 10/29/15

36 Houston Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Samantha J. Landry
Seller: Catherine A. Moretti
Date: 10/30/15

58 Kerry Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Mostafa Noury
Seller: Rose Remavich
Date: 10/29/15

401 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Margaret E. Caplette
Seller: Jason Rivera
Date: 10/30/15

1072 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ravshan Agayev
Seller: Amy L. Mickel
Date: 10/23/15

62 Prince Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Alison S. Danalis
Seller: Joseph C. Kelley
Date: 10/30/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

24 Applewood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Alec R. Nelson
Seller: Linda S. Bartis
Date: 10/26/15

20 Bridle Path
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Shawn M. Fortin
Seller: Christopher Eveleigh
Date: 10/29/15

24 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Matthew B. Dalton
Seller: Martin J. Broga
Date: 10/23/15

11 Indian Pipe Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $439,050
Buyer: Stuart Fiedel
Seller: Iris Greene
Date: 10/30/15

9 McClure St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,500
Buyer: Judith Rathbone
Seller: Little, Elyria R., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/15

373 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Autozone Parts Inc.
Seller: F. L. Roberts & Co. Inc.
Date: 10/22/15

BELCHERTOWN

10 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Nicholas W. Pucel
Seller: John E. Monast
Date: 10/29/15

7 Cadwell Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Amy S. Wagaman
Seller: Renate C. Robinson
Date: 10/29/15

41 Doe Hollow
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Lee J. Robinson
Seller: Kenneth J. Riley
Date: 10/29/15

Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: S&M Equipment LLC
Seller: Northborough Realty Holdings
Date: 10/30/15

479 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Kara F. Kirchherr
Seller: Roxanne J. Tubolino
Date: 10/19/15

21 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Eric M. Brothers
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 10/23/15

20 Jensen St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: David H. Axton
Seller: Christopher M. Uliana
Date: 10/26/15

13 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $349,000
Seller: Andrew K. Carey
Date: 10/28/15

4 Metacomet Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Miguel Turgeon
Seller: Paul W. Witherell
Date: 10/28/15

39 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Randy M. Thomas
Seller: Andrea Dibenedetto
Date: 10/29/15

371 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Paul Keyes
Seller: Jeffrey M. Almeida
Date: 10/30/15

160 Sabin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Debra M. Strempek
Seller: Richard W. Goldstein
Date: 10/30/15

15 Shaw St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Deforge
Seller: Craig Lassiter
Date: 10/30/15

EASTHAMPTON

22-24 Arlington St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Joseph B. Murphy
Date: 10/20/15

14 Broad St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Brian J. Campedelli
Seller: Kapinos, Julian E., (Estate)
Date: 10/27/15

54 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,500
Buyer: Cathie A. Schweitzer
Seller: Vincent E. Perrotta
Date: 10/28/15

21 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jason L. Litto
Seller: Anne M. Bourbeau
Date: 10/19/15

4 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Brett I. Constantine
Seller: Zbiginiew J. Kosior
Date: 10/30/15

28 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sabina Lerch
Seller: Andrew M. Dunn
Date: 10/21/15

89 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Linda J. Berry
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/23/15

258 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Samuel Scheiner
Seller: Barbara N. Tessier
Date: 10/30/15

5 Monska Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Cory A. Staples
Seller: Ronald J. Mondok
Date: 10/28/15

15 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Zachary D. Quirk
Seller: Richard W. Venne
Date: 10/19/15

5 Robin Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kelly F. Brown
Seller: Thomas W. Brown
Date: 10/21/15

36 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Barbara K. Sprague
Seller: Robert A. Canon
Date: 10/21/15

9 Williams St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Morganne R. Crouser
Seller: Jeanine R. Montgomery
Date: 10/23/15

16 Zabek Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,700
Buyer: Alan E. Taylor
Seller: Thomas W. Gallenstein
Date: 10/30/15

GOSHEN

116 Spruce Corner Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $264,888
Buyer: Jennifer L. Thomas
Seller: Eric Light
Date: 10/30/15

143 West St.
Goshen, MA 01026
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Mark C. George
Seller: Jennifer L. Thomas
Date: 10/30/15

GRANBY

164 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Edward Gavel
Seller: Scribner, William R., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/15

161 Burnett St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $438,125
Buyer: S. R. SaVille
Seller: Russell H. Ducharme
Date: 10/27/15

14 Pinebrook Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Scott A. McCray
Seller: Brian W. Parent
Date: 10/29/15

169 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Gwendolyn Heaner
Seller: Jason P. Hewes
Date: 10/23/15

HATFIELD

1 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Anna M. Holhut
Seller: Mary C. Proulx
Date: 10/29/15

120 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Adam C. Sullivan
Seller: E. P. Ghazey-Bates
Date: 10/30/15

112 Old Stage Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Gazzillo
Seller: Phillips, Patrick E., (Estate)
Date: 10/20/15

HUNTINGTON

41 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Adam R. Platt
Seller: Robert A. & A. L. Heath IRT
Date: 10/20/15

MIDDLEFIELD

14 Arthur Pease Road Ext.
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Lynn Farrar
Seller: Charles H. Winn
Date: 10/26/15

NORTHAMPTON

260 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Kerry Braman
Seller: Lydia E. Rivera
Date: 10/23/15

6 Allison St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: George & Dolores Houck LT
Seller: Thomas J. Gleason
Date: 10/30/15

38 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Peter J. Feitner Funding TR
Seller: Sara Elkins
Date: 10/22/15

263 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kyaw N. Thu
Seller: Basamania, Paul W., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/15

771 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Frank R. Julian
Seller: Miriam W. Esber
Date: 10/20/15

8 Crestview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $159,448
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Deana M. Williams
Date: 10/27/15

1006 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Gregory C. Marotta
Seller: Matthias Kaindl
Date: 10/19/15

228 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Brooks
Seller: Robert E. Watson
Date: 10/23/15

39 Golden Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Johnson
Seller: Annmarie Osowski
Date: 10/29/15

23 Highland Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Douglas Thayer
Seller: Mary E. Cove
Date: 10/23/15

121 Hinckley St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Friedman
Seller: Goodin, Adelard J. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 10/26/15

68 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Warren
Seller: Donald S. Bianchi
Date: 10/29/15

N/A
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kristopher T. Pease
Seller: Richard J. Tremaine
Date: 10/30/15

239 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mark J. Tenekjian
Seller: Brian R. Boyer
Date: 10/30/15

51 Phillips Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Adam C. Miller
Seller: Phillips Place LLC
Date: 10/23/15

342 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jay Fleitman
Seller: Wendell Pennell
Date: 10/19/15

210 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nili Simhai
Seller: Mary L. Connor
Date: 10/19/15

93 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cheryl J. Cross
Seller: Debra B. Truskinoff
Date: 10/22/15

22 West Center St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Scott M. Brown
Seller: Alexander M. Simon
Date: 10/19/15

PELHAM

13 Enfield Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brion C. Dulac
Seller: Richard R. Sawicki
Date: 10/30/15

PLAINFIELD

100 North Union St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Loredana Homes
Seller: David L. Matusko
Date: 10/29/15

SOUTH HADLEY

2 Chatham Way
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Courtney T. Mattingly
Seller: Stephen Doyle
Date: 10/22/15

61 Columbia St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Bryan A. Russell
Seller: Kelly L. Company
Date: 10/30/15

110 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Wortelboer
Seller: Charles D. Carroll
Date: 10/29/15

15 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Colin J. Lacey
Seller: Kenneth J. McKenna
Date: 10/29/15

6 Gaylord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mount Tom Properties LLC
Seller: David A. Weise
Date: 10/20/15

7 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Kathryn Blanchard
Seller: Marion, Diane M., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/15

43 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pamela A. Bourgeois
Seller: Carol A. Roberts
Date: 10/30/15

78 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Oleg Topic
Seller: Elizabeth A. Murphy
Date: 10/27/15

8 Paul St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Allen G. Croteau
Seller: Joseph A. Karam
Date: 10/30/15

15 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Croteau
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 10/30/15

164 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jill Swartwout
Seller: William McClelland
Date: 10/20/15

SOUTHAMPTON

College Hwy. #1
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christ Community Of Hampshire County
Seller: Andrew W. Skorupski
Date: 10/23/15

85 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jeremy Powers
Seller: Cathleen C. Grady
Date: 10/27/15

4 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $488,900
Buyer: Thomas A. Bergan
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 10/22/15

170 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Leakhena Som
Seller: Edward L. Howard
Date: 10/21/15

WARE

45 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John Rivera
Seller: Joseph H. Desantis
Date: 10/29/15

81 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,321
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Patricia Norman-Simpson
Date: 10/29/15

15 Kingsberry Lane
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Molly A. Pulchtopek
Seller: Bonnie Mastroianni
Date: 10/26/15

39 Marjorie St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Melissa K. Donahue
Seller: Jason S. Qualkenbush
Date: 10/30/15

49 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Johnathan R. Dedon
Seller: Joseph H. Longtin
Date: 10/26/15

61 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael R. Rebeiro
Seller: Vision Investment Properties
Date: 10/23/15

94 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Douglas J. Swanson
Seller: Bruce A. Chelkonas
Date: 10/27/15

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Agiato, Frank C.
87 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/27/15

Archibald, Timothy J.
2653 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Arpin, Paul G.
Arpin, Peggylee M.
42 Independence Road
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Ayende, Mirta
40 Lynwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Bargalla, Brenda E.
47 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Beaupre, William
Beaupre, Lisa
2258 West St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/24/15

Boudreau, Marciano Talula
123 East St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/30/15

Britt, Sharon E.
158 Highland Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/15

Dearing, Mark E.
Dearing, Carrie S.
PO Box 62
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Diodonet, William
275 Allen Park Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/20/15

Dupre, Jason J.
132 East Main St., Apt. 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Eckert, John R.
153 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/27/15

Eldridge, Michelle
9 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/15

Finch, Kristin Leigh
a/k/a Belmore, Kristin Leigh
87 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Fitzemeyer, Timothy E.
PO Box 182
West Springfield, MA 01090
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/15

Gaudette, Gary M.
154 Packard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Gelzinis, Joseph M.
P.O. Box 160
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/15

Gray, James M.
6 Cypress Lane
Lake Onota Village
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Hartley, Andrew T.
238 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Kosnicki, Shawne P.
111 Cosgrove Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Lafromboise, Marilyn A.
138 Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/15

Landrie, Jeannie L.
145 Beacon Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/27/15

Leonard, Thomas J.
88 Willimanset St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Levesque, Lynn Ann
25 Stowell Road
P.O. Box 532
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Maguire, Mary J.
1926 Barre Road
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/21/15

Martin, Rebecca D.
22 North Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/15

Martin, Winifred M.
a/k/a Atwell, Winifred
a/k/a Otwell, Winifred N.
16 Stuart St
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/15

McCoy, Robert T.
59 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/27/15

Mogelinski, Steven C.
27 Frederick Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/15

Monette, Stephen A.
Monette, Christina M.
208 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/22/15

Monte, Scott Louis
Monte, Carol Ann
58 Hunt St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Morales, Yelitza
31 Hall St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/15

Parker, Erica L.
P.O. Box 105
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Percival, Philip Chad
18 Wright St., Apt. 1F
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/15

Porchelli, Aaron M.
Porchelli, Elizabeth M.
638 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/26/15

Poreda, Michael J.
Poreda, Vivian A.
137 Oak St
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Powers, Judith A.
31 South Cross Road
Gill, MA 01354
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/15

Priestley, Curtis J.
Legrand-Priestley, Tammy J.
15 West Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/15

Robare, John D.
Robare, Sherry
133 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/20/15

Robbins, Rita A.
358 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Rosa, Nilton D.
Rosa, Lauren S.
a/k/a Lavoie, Lauren S.
154 Blanan Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Santos, Jamie Marie
1 Hall Place
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/23/15

Self, Gary
Self, Jennifer
45 Larch Meadow Dr.
Conway, MA 01341
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/15

Sheridan, Philip James
Sheridan, Sherry Anne
97 Daniel Shays Highway
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/23/15

Soto Garcia, Jose M.
a/k/a Garcia, Jose M.
166 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/15

Templeton, Marie Sheta
60 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/15

Thouin, Deborah L.
8 Lussier Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/15

Ventrice, Renzo S.
Ventrice, Betsy L.
20 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/15

Wiersma, Michael L.
64 Colonial Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/15

Woodbury, Susan M.
118 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/21/15

Woodruff, Amy L.
a/k/a McAlary, Amy
11 Ains Manor Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/15

Wyman, Donna Jeannette
a/k/a Wesson, Donna Jeannette
10 Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/15

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of November 2015.

AGAWAM

Beautiful Treasures
270 Main St.
Rosemary Woods

Mega Nutrients
503 Silver St.
Tatiana DiDonato

JCD Designs
86 Roberta Circle
Diana Goodman

CHICOPEE

A Cut Above Florist
1193 Memorial Dr.
Timothy Cummings

Boost Construction
52 Dillon St.
Vyacheslav Paliy

Champion Overhead Doors
244 Fairview Ave.
Clifton Hall

Chicopee Scrap & Auto Recycling
2 Mill St.
Hemant Patel

Maxx Vapors
1519 Memorial Dr.
Jeffrey Dean

GREENFIELD

Old Deerfield Productions
102 Highland Ave.
Linda McInnery

The Bridal and Tux Boutique
281 Main St.
Danielle Hagen

The Country Granola Company
401 Chapman St.
Shammah White

Western Mass. Radio Group
81 Woodland Road
Samuel Bust

Yankee Realty
74 Mohawk Trail
Cheryl Ingersoll

Yankee Self Storage & Moving
160 Laurel St.
Cheryl Ingersoll

HOLYOKE

Dock’s Classics
31 Jackson St.
James Perry

Great Clips
98 Lower Westfield Road
Inpachevian Vithanathan

Honeyland Farms
636 Main St.
Wahab Bari

Neighborhood
328 Appleton St.
Reda Shabanet

Royal Barbers
50 Holyoke St.
Dominico Rega

Shamma’s Pizza
172 Sargeant St.
Jose Lopez

Valley Clippers, LLC
98 Lower Westfield Road
Edward Barowsky

LUDLOW

Balance Professional
77 East St.
Lori Miller

International Produce, LLC
4 White St.
Haci Bayran

Lavoie Family Chiropractic
733 Chapin St.
Christopher Lavoie

Mastermind Hair Studio
8 Chestnut St.
Shanna Smith

RCS Diesel Services Inc.
566 Holyoke St.
Ronald Chiasson

Santos Family Hair Center
350 East St.
Joseph Santos

Seamlessly Krafty
5 Sewall St.
Melissa Moquin

SPRINGFIELD

15 Taylor Fashion Jewelry
1607 Main St.
Colleen Monroe

2 Curls 1 Mission
7 Bucholz St.
Dynasty Harris

Advanced Vein Care Center
3640 Main St.
Kihan Lee

Affordable Drain Cleaning
290 Page Blvd.
Ramon Rivera

All Waste Management, LLC
181 Chestnut St.
Talal Sofan

Auto Glass Hero, LLC
11 Merwin St.
Wilson Rosario

Bari Family Inc.
393 Belmont Ave.
Waham Bari

Baystate Dyno
160 Rocust St.
Harry Nieves

Beacon Hospice
815 Worcester St.
Celeste Peiffer

Bentley’s Barbershop
1142 Berkshire Ave.
Evan R. Nyman

BQ Courier Service
50 Bulat Dr.
William Quinn

Bridge Street Mini Mart
468 Bridge St.
Davone Mullen

Cabo Fashion Footwear
795 Liberty St.
Juan L. Bermudez

Chapin Center
200 Kendall St.
Northeast Health

Cindy’s Bath
24 Sara Lynn Dr.
Cynthia A. Parenteau

Cost Cutters
370 Cooley St.
Regis Corporation

Crossfit Gridlock
29 First St.
Jisselle Assad

Dee’s Food Mart
760 Boston Road
Dipen Nandu

Denis LaBonte Construction
867 Chestnut St.
Denis LaBonte

Eden’s Sweet Temptation
143 Dwight St.
Milvisette Figueroa

El Caribeno Restaurant
858 State St.
Cesar A. Mejia

Empire Auto
47 Colton St.
Elezer Garcia

Epic Health Services
2095 Roosevelt Ave.
Adventure Inc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Balise Kia
603 Riverdale St.
James Balise

Becker Mechanical Service
203 Circuit Ave.
Anthony Becker

Device Doctor
1639 Riverdale St.
Cellore, LLC

Eastern Electronics
540 Main St.
Richard Porfilio

MP Consulting Inc.
311 Elm St.
Michael Price

Pavel Water Filtration
70 Windsor St.
Henry Pavel

Shri Ghanshyam Subway, LLC
346 Memorial Ave.
Navin Patel

Titan U.S.A.
140 Baldwin St.
Ralph Colby

Smiles & Faces
232 Park St.
Robert Matthews

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Jimbuddys Inc., 1271 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. James M. Robinson, 30 Vadnais St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Nicotine delivery services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Accurate Real Estate Appraisals Inc., 2 Athens St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Christopher Bertelli, same. Real estate appraisal.

Mario’s Café Ambiance Inc., 60 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Carol Bernazki, 102 Ondrick Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Restaurant.

HOLYOKE

Moore Realty Development Corp., 11 Hampshire St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Shadeed Mahdi, same. Real estate development and management.

Neighborhood Mart Inc., 328 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Reda Shabaneh, 34 Webber St., Springfield, MA 01108. Convenience store, no gas.

NORTHFIELD

The Moody Center Inc., 231 Main St., Northfield, MA 01360. Kevin Belmonte, 3 Snowshoe Spring Road, York, ME 03909. Charitable organization.

Tree Fellers Timber Harvesting Inc., 703 Gulf Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Eric P. Remillard, same. Logging.

PITTSFIELD

Philadelphia Bus Inc., 10 Wendell Ave. Ext. 2FL Suite 2, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Yun Zhou Wu, 1025 Kerper St., Philadelphia, PA 19111. Bus charters for vacation.

The Herbal Way Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kim Granatell, 206 Strokes Farm Road, Franklin, N.J. 07417. Non-profit organization.

SOUTH HADLEY

LaLiberte Builders Inc., 11 Berwyn St. Ext., South Hadley, MA 01075. Jamie LaLiberte, same. General construction.

Marino Enterprises Inc., 31A Hillcrest Park, South Hadley, MA 01075. David S. Marino, same. Driving educational school.

SPRINGFIELD

JNK International Travel & Tours Inc., 99A Mill St., Suite #91J, Springfield, MA 01108. Ya Zhen Chen, same. Travel and tours.

Levesque Chiropractic, P.C., 916 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Norman Levesque, 144 Senator St., Springfield, MA 01129. Chiropractic services.

WESTFIELD

Victory Transportation Inc., 8 Fowler St., Westfield, MA 01085. Victoria Kostenko, same. Trucking company.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

G.V.C. Transportation Inc., 203 Circuit Ave., Office 131, West Springfield, MA 01089. Guan Hua Chen, same. Transportation.

Briefcase Departments

MGM Springfield Outlines Evolving Plans for Casino Design

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Resorts recently detailed how and why the MGM Springfield design has evolved over the last four months. In a public presentation at CityStage in downtown Springfield, MGM executives, led by President Bill Hornbuckle, walked hundreds of attendees through the enhanced design plan, highlighting changes that allow for both design and operational efficiencies. The late-afternoon forum was hosted by Mayor Domenic Sarno and his economic-development team, led by Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy. “We are very proud of MGM Springfield’s improved design,” Hornbuckle said. “Our commitment to the city of Springfield, the region, and the Commonwealth has never wavered. Today, I am hopeful that people will see it has only gotten stronger. We are as ready as we have ever been to help return downtown Springfield to its glory days.” The MGM team presented a detailed comparison of commitments in the May 2013 host-community agreement and the new design plan, with an amenity layout resulting in a less than 1% adjustment in square footage to be experienced by customers. While some amenities, such as the child-care facility and retail, have grown in size, other operational and back-of-the-house spaces were reduced through design efficiencies. A redesign was made public earlier this fall when MGM Springfield announced it was moving the 250-room hotel along Main Street and market-rate apartments off-site. With the changes, MGM hopes to further engage Main Street while promoting ancillary development opportunities with off-site market-rate apartments. MGM is currently negotiating the purchase of 195 State St., the former Springfield School Department headquarters, to move forward with a housing redevelopment at that property. Brian Packer, MGM’s vice president of construction and development, joined Hornbuckle on stage, giving a construction update. Packer said that the company already has spent more than $23 million on MGM Springfield construction and employed 675 construction workers. Many of those workers were involved in the renovation of the new Mission on Mill Street, providing an updated, secure facility that will house a rehabilitation program, giveaway center, and business offices. Additionally, Packer laid out a sequence of construction events that will lead up to the September 2018 opening. The company estimates it will now cost more than $950 million to open MGM Springfield. Original estimates were expected to exceed $860 million, including capitalized interest and land-related costs. “MGM Springfield is not only the largest development project Western Massachusetts has ever seen, it is starting to rival the investment of the most-talked-about about development projects in the Commonwealth,” said Michael Mathis, MGM Springfield president. “We developed this presentation to provide transparency on our process. The people of Western Massachusetts want to be excited about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is MGM Springfield. We know maintaining a level of positive energy is our responsibility. Major demolition, large contract awards, and exciting opportunities to get involved are all part of the next phase, which will start very soon.” MGM is scheduled to present a comprehensive cost and design analysis to the Mass. Gaming Commission on Dec. 3. The mayor and City Council must still approve the updated site plans before MGM can go forward with its design-approval process.

Massachusetts Gains 11,000 Jobs in October

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 4.6% in October, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Thursday. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts added 11,000 jobs in October. The largest over-the-month job gains occurred in the education and health services; professional, scientific, and business services; and other services sectors. Year-to-date, Massachusetts has added 62,800 jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised preliminary job estimates for September that originally indicated Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs. BLS revised estimates for September show the state lost 2,200 jobs. The October preliminary estimates show 3,396,900 Massachusetts residents were employed during the month, and 164,000 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,560,900. The labor force decreased by 8,700 from 3,569,600 in September, as 9,600 fewer residents were employed and 900 more residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 0.9% from 5.5% in October 2014. There were 32,000 fewer unemployed persons over the year compared to October 2014. The October state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.0% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Massachusetts continues to add jobs, and the labor market is strong. We frequently hear from employers that they have jobs to fill, which is a good position for the state to be in,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II said. The state’s labor-force-participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — decreased 0.2% point to 64.7% over the month. The labor-force-participation rate over the year has decreased 0.8% compared to October 2014. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in professional, scientific, and business services; construction; other services; leisure and hospitality; and education and health services.

Company Notebook Departments

Baystate Health Announces Changes to Eastern Region Services

WARE, PALMER — A year after adding Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer to its family of community hospitals, Baystate Health announced it is seeking regulatory approval to integrate what is now known as Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware into a single-license regional hospital network. This change in status will involve a consolidation of all inpatient services to Baystate Wing and begin a transition of the Baystate Mary Lane campus into a regional outpatient services center. The transition process will formally begin in December with applications by Baystate Health to Massachusetts regulatory authorities to consolidate both facilities onto a single license. Pending those approvals, the change is expected to take place in the spring of 2016. “Providing the right care in the right place at the right time is the notion that’s driving our efforts to evolve and succeed for our patients in the era of healthcare reform,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of B aystate Health. “Transitioning inpatient services to a single campus allows us to provide the safest and highest-quality hospital care at a single site.” With 74 beds, Baystate Wing Hospital has the ability, with its existing capacity, to care for patients who are now hospitalized at Baystate Mary Lane, said Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region, which includes the Palmer and Ware facilities. “On average, there are fewer than 10 patients being cared for on the inpatient unit at Baystate Mary Lane each day,” he added. “Consolidating the region’s inpatients in one location would be a more efficient use of our limited resources at a time when all healthcare organizations need to receive and deliver the greatest possible value for every healthcare dollar spent.” Particularly following an expansion of Wing’s inpatient units in 2009, adding 40 medical-surgical beds, six ICU beds, and 28 psychiatric beds, the Palmer campus is more than capable of handling additional traffic, Cavagnaro noted. “That’s one of the reasons behind this consolidation. It’s certainly more efficient to keep inpatient care in one location. It also allows us to think about how to transform healthcare to meet the future needs of the region. “Healthcare is moving increasingly away from inpatient care to outpatient care,” he elaborated. “I think everyone is trying to make do with fewer inpatient beds and pushing that care into the outpatient arena. It’s something we want to do — move away from volume-based care to value-based care, how well we’re keeping the population healthy.” That’s why the Baystate Mary Lane campus — where, even now, 80% of visits are outpatient — will remain an important part of the Baystate system, which, like all providers in the age of accountable care, is focusing more on keeping people well and out of the hospital than just treating them when they’re ill, Cavagnaro said. Therefore, Baystate Mary Lane will continue to provide outpatient services for the Ware community, and the region’s primary-care network will not be affected by the inpatient consolidation. “That piece of the business is not changing,” he told HCN. “My feeling is, whatever we’re doing now for patients in this region, we’ll continue to do for the foreseeable future, and we’ll make changes on the basis of what the community needs and what we can sustainably deliver.” The move of inpatient services will lead to a reduction of jobs at Baystate Mary Lane. While Baystate Health is still determining the eventual job impact, the consolidation is expected to affect 25 to 30 full-time positions, including management and front-line employees. The system has a workforce-transition policy that supports employees displaced by these changes in numerous ways, including offering placement into open positions within the organization for which they are qualified, Cavagnaro explained. “We are committed to a transparent process with our team members and our community throughout this period of change,” he said, “and we hope many of the affected employees will find positions within our Eastern Region or the Baystate Health system. We are grateful to all the region’s team members for their dedication and service.” In the meantime, Baystate Health will continue to monitor community needs as it determines the roles its facilities in Palmer and Ware will play. “We have a direction and a pathway forward. We kind of know the ultimate destiny, but in healthcare, it’s always going to be fluid,” Cavagnaro said. “Every year, we have a strategic plan, a community-needs assessment. It’s unfair to say, ‘this is what the future is going to be, and it’s written in stone.’ We do know we need to add more value to healthcare, and we need to keep patients healthy wherever they are, here or in their homes. And we need to do this in a way that adds sustainability and quality.”

United Personnel Ranks 17th Among Women-led Businesses in State

SPRINGFIELD — United Personnel was awarded 17th place out of 100 Top Women-led Business in Massachusetts, as identified by the Commonwealth Institute and Boston Globe Magazine in an awards breakfast held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, marking the eighth straight year United Personnel was recognized on the list. The rankings represent a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, business services, healthcare, education, human services, and retail. Cumulatively, these 100 women-led companies produce $70 billion in revenue annually and employ 70,000 people in Massachusetts. These nominated companies were selected for revenue, women in leadership board and management roles, diversity among staff, and innovation for 2014. United Personnel’s ingenuity focused on improving recruitment, retention, and performance of contract employees as well as developing additional services to support the human-resources needs of clients. Additionally, United Personnel developed new search strategies to identify strong candidates for full-time hire in this tight labor market. “We are both thrilled and honored to be recognized among such a well-respected group of companies, and hope to continue our growth and innovation in order to deliver great service to our clients and candidates,” said Tricia Canavan, United Personnel president.

Bay Path Awarded Grant for STEM Education

LONGMEADOW — Thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Bay Path University will undertake a three-year project aimed at increasing the academic success, engagement, and retention of undergraduate women enrolled in bachelor’s-degree programs in biology, forensic science, and cybersecurity, particularly those students from underrepresented groups. The grant, totaling $300,300, will be awarded over a three-year span. The funding provides resources and programmatic support for student tutors and mentors, materials and stipends for student research, student travel, and guest speakers. In addition, funding was allocated for upper-level course redesign and faculty professional development around mathematics. “Providing access and support to women entering careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields is one of Bay Path’s highest priorities,” President Carol Leary said. “This grant will help us nurture essential skills critical for future scientists, chemists, and biologists, ultimately increasing the representation of women in these valuable professions.” The project will strengthen STEM curricula at Bay Path, expand peer academic support, and broaden student participation in high-impact practices. These practices include early student research, mentoring by faculty and STEM professionals, academic enrichment, and career exploration through internships and other experiential learning opportunities. Project activities will be coordinated through a new academic center at Bay Path University, called the Center of Excellence for Women in STEM. Through the support provided by NSF, Bay Path faculty will implement and extend recommendations for effective teaching in the biological sciences defined by the Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education Initiative, an initiative of the American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science. This initiative is being further advanced through the work of faculty fellows nationwide as part of the Partnership in Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE).

WNEU Ranks Among ‘Best Value’ Colleges

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University is ranked in the top 3% of colleges and universities among the top 1,275 public and private institutions reviewed in the U.S. by the Economist. The rankings analyzed which institutions offered the best value for the education received. This new ranking formula utilizes data from the national College Scorecard released by the U.S. Department of Education in September 2015, and factors in how much college students are projected to earn after graduating versus what they actually earn. The Economist’s results showed a predicted salary for undergraduates from Western New England University of $47,947, while the reported salary 10 years after enrolling was $55,100. Western New England University over-performed by $7,153 in predicted annual salary. The data is consistent with findings recently published by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, a larger and broader study, where Western New England University is ranked in the top 17% of nearly 8,000 college and universities in the U.S. “For students who want to know which colleges are likely to boost their future salaries by the greatest amount, given their qualifications and preferences regarding career and location, we hope these rankings prove helpful,” the Economist noted. “The college rankings are based on a simple, if debatable, premise: the economic value of a university is equal to the gap between how much money its graduates and former students earn, and how much they might have made had they studied elsewhere.”

SBA Massachusetts Announces 2015 Lender Awards

BOSTON — The Massachusetts District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its fiscal year 2015 lender awards. Massachusetts District Director Robert Nelson called 2015 “an amazing SBA year in Massachusetts. It is awesome to recognize the many significant accomplishments of our lenders and small-business resource partners helping to make life-changing impacts here in Massachusetts. Congratulations to the entire Massachusetts small-business team for their continued focus on the small-business economy.” Among the banks with a Western Mass. presence that won awards:
• Easthampton Savings Bank, Q4 Lender of the Quarter;
• Santander Bank, Massachusetts Lender of the Year to Restaurants;
• NUVO Bank and Trust Co., Western Mass. 3rd Party Lender (dollars and volume);
• New England Certified Development Corp., Western Mass. 504 Lender (dollars and volume); and
• Berkshire Bank, Western Mass. 7(a) Lender of the Year (dollars and volume).
In fiscal year 2015, the Massachusetts District Office supported a total of 2,667 loans totaling $657 million through its 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program, Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program, and Microloan Program.

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Dec. 2: Ribbon cutting and grand opening, noon, at Advanced Auto Parts, 346 Russell St., Hadley. The chamber will welcome one of its newest members. Advance Auto Parts will offer 10% off for its grand opening.

• Dec. 4: Merry Maple, 3-6:30 p.m., Amherst Town Common. Serving hot chocolate provided by the Works as well as a face- painting station. There will be arts and crafts in the Town Room at Town Hall, as well as cider doughnuts and hot apple cider served on the common. The Amherst Middle School chorus will perform on the front step, tree lighting, and the UMass marching band will escort Santa in a fire truck.

• Dec. 9: Holiday Party, 5-7 p.m., at PeoplesBank, 56 Amity St., Amherst. Join the chamber and enjoy appetizers and beverages with colleagues.

 

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Dec. 3: Holiday Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park St., Chicopee. This event is free for members.

• Dec. 16:  Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

• Dec. 17:  Mornings with the Mayor,  8-9 a.m., at Chicopee Industrial Contractors, 107 North St., Chicopee. This event is free for members.

 

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Dec. 3: Holiday tree lighting and visit from Santa, 6:30-8 p.m., at Pulaski Park, Easthampton.

• Dec. 4: Greater Easthampton Chamber Snow Ball, 6-11 p.m., at the Garden House, Look Park. An old-fashioned, elegant, holiday affair. Sit-down dinner featuring Meyers Catering, live music, and dancing featuring Maxxtone. Dress in style, black tie optional.

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• Dec. 9: Holiday Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Delaney House, One Country Club Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Gas & Electric, Health New England, United Bank, and the Republican-El Pueblo Latino-MassLive. Business networking and salutes while enjoying a hearty buffet breakfast. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or online at holyokechamber.com to sign up.

• Dec. 16: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted  and Sponsored  by the Delaney House, One Country Club Road, Holyoke. Business networking event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and money (scratch ticket) wreath. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.

 

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Dec. 2: December Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Hampshire Council of Governments, Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage. Cost: $10 for members.

Opinion

Editorial

Ron Littlefield, the former mayor of Chattanooga, said municipal leaders in Tennessee’s fourth-largest city haven’t been too proud to listen to others’ ideas — and steal them.

For example, in 1981, before launching a decades-long revitalization plan, Littlefield — then a city planner — and other officials visited Indianapolis to talk economic development, but also found inspiration in the recreational activities taking place along Indy’s White River. Once back at home, they launched efforts to promote recreation — kayakers, regattas, and the like — on the Tennessee River.

They weren’t done. A visit to Baltimore spurred the construction of the Tennessee Aquarium. The Creative Discovery Museum was inspired by children’s museums in Charlotte and Birmingham. And so on.

“We shamelessly stole things from all over, and we’re proud of it,” Littlefield said. “We tried to do it better than they did.”

That spirit of sharing — or stealing, as the case may be — is the driver behind City2City Pioneer Valley, a program that, every year or two, brings a host of Springfield-area leaders to a city with similar demographics and challenges; Chattanooga was the fourth such stop after visits, over the past several years, to Grand Rapids, Mich.; Winston-Salem/Greensboro, N.C.; and Allentown/Bethlehem, Pa.

And Chattanooga certainly had no shortage of ideas to chew on (see story, page 6), from its high-speed broadband network, which has drawn a number of high-tech businesses the city, to the way its public, private, and nonprofit sectors work closely together to fund projects; from its riverfront revitalization to its ambitious efforts to cultivate innovative startups. All have parallels to challenges the Pioneer Valley is facing.

So, what happens now?

That’s the big question, and one that has dogged the City2City program since its inception. The only initiative launched in Western Mass. as a direct result of a City2City visit is the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley, a Springfield-based program modeled after a similar initiative in Grand Rapids.

That’s about it. There has been plenty of talk about what Greater Springfield can do better, but little in the way of tangible changes based on these trips. That’s not to say the education, inspiration, and idea sharing that participants experience isn’t valuable; it certainly is. But what’s the next step?

After all, Springfield today has an underutilized riverfront, a waterway far cleaner than the polluted Tennessee River of the 1960s and 1970s, when efforts began to connect Chattanooga’s riverfront with its downtown district. Springfield faces the same type of manufacturing skills gap Chattanooga does, as well as similar challenges graduating students from underperforming schools.

To be fair, there are some lessons Chattanooga could take from Springfield, should their leaders ever come here. Connections between our region’s colleges and workforce-training organizations seem more robust than in Chattanooga, for instance. Leaders in Chattanooga seem hesitant to fully discuss the racial gentrification issues that beset their downtown neighborhoods. And healthcare drives economic development in far deeper ways in the Pioneer Valley than they do in Southeastern Tennessee.

It’s probably most accurate to say both cities have something to learn from each other. The challenge now, in Springfield and its environs, is to put into action what we’ve learned, and get to work turning this region into a destination officials from other cities will want to visit — and steal from.

In some respects, it’s already there.

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Avidity Care Inc., 264 Exchange St., Ste. 2, Chicopee, MA 01013. Corey Briere, 16 Stewart St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Home health care services.

EASTHAMPTON

Tabbat Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Suite 158, Easthampton, MA 01027. Richard S. Lyman Jr., 96 Gunn Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Real estate holding company.

HATFIELD

Masssolar is Working Inc., 136 Elm St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Mark Sandeen, 10 Brent Road, Lexington, MA 02420. To create a public understanding of solar energy generation.

HOLYOKE

Gil’s Auto Repair & Performance Inc., 606 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Gilberto Rivas, same. Auto repair.

Maruti Corp., 455 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. Shivani Patel, same. Package store.

LONGMEADOW

Brown & Brown Investment Advisory Inc., 734 Bliss Road, Ste. 4, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Registered investment advisor.

NORTHAMPTON

Rightway Drywall Inc., 206 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Brian Johnson, same. Drywall installation.

SOUTH HADLEY

Art Builders Inc., 311 Brainerd St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Deoclecio F. Artur, same. Construction and renovation services.

SPRINGFIELD

190 Bowdoin St. Development Inc., 11 Preston St., Springfield, MA 01109. Elisha Colgram, 304 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. To develop land at 190 Bowdoin Street in accordance with historic preservation.

Behavior Services of Western Massachusetts Inc., 1441 Main St., Ste. 900, Springfield, MA 01103. Kathleen Deniger, same. Autism behavior services.

WESTFIELD

Aura Nails & Spa Inc., 261 East Main St., Unit 10, Westfield, MA 01085. Youngran Chan, 20 Sunbriar Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Nail salon.

TNN Transport Inc., 11 Lockhouse Road, Apt. A, Westfield, MA 01085. Anatoliy Tulchinskiy, same. Trucking.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

9312-3610 Quebec Inc., 23 Morningside Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Miroslav Tkach, same. Trucking.

WILLIAMSBURG

Hilltown Village Inc., 106 Petticoat Hill Road, Williamsburg, MA 01096. Meghan Patricia Taylor, same. Practical, social, and emotional support services.

Opinion

Editorial

Let’s be realistic; Springfield will not become Boston, Worcester, or Cambridge — or even Northampton or Amherst, for that matter — when it comes to higher education and its impact on a community’s economy, culture, psyche, or anything else.

Springfield, while it has four colleges and a university conducting classes within its borders, is not, and probably never will be, what would be considered a college town. (Worcester isn’t one, either, really, but that’s another story.)

But while the City of Homes is not a college town, the colleges based within and just outside it have certainly been major contributors to the community’s overall health and well-being, in ways ranging from educating a workforce to providing significant buying power to adding cultural and entrepreneurial vibrancy.

But in recent years, the higher-education community is making a difference in another way — by bringing people, energy, brainpower (Mayor Sarno’s term), and additional vibrancy to the city’s central business district (see story, page 21).

There are now four schools with a downtown mailing address — Cambridge College, which arrived in 2012; Bay Path University (located in Longmeadow but founded in Springfield more than a century ago) in 2013; the University of Massachusetts, through its UMass Center at Springfield, in 2014; and Springfield College, which opened the doors to a small office in 1350 Main St. just a few weeks ago.

The size and scope of these facilities vary — UMass and Cambridge are conducting classes downtown, Bay Path has 40 employees and its American Women’s College based at 1350 Main St., and Springfield College has only a few small offices — but, together, it’s becoming somewhat of a force.

The phrase ‘education hub’ was used by some of those we spoke with, and that seems like an effective assessment of what is taking shape. Because of these schools and their facilities, there are now a least a few hundred more people in the downtown on a typical day than we saw before.

They’re buying lunches, coffee, and greeting cards, and thus helping existing businesses, while helping to create a critical mass that may inspire more retailers to consider downtown.

We shouldn’t expect a return to the days before the Fairfield and Holyoke malls were built and there were a number of thriving department stores along Main Street, but we should expect progress when it comes to creating an environment in which downtown can expect the residential and commercial growth that feed off one another.

In the meantime, this proliferation of  higher education will likely stimulate more collaborative efforts between the schools, more internships involving city businesses, and more innovation and entrepreneurship.

Overall, this higher-education hub, if you will, equates to one decent-sized employer moving downtown, when it comes to additional bodies in the central business district, or feet on the street, as they say. But there is more to than that.

The colleges and universities do bring positive energy and momentum, and the promise of much more of both in the years to come.

As some of the administrators we spoke with noted, Hot Table in Tower Square is now open until 8 p.m. because of the students now taking classes in the building, and the lines at all eateries are longer.

We expect this to be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the overall impact of this education hub.

Agenda Departments

SRC Government Reception

Nov. 19: The Springfield Regional Chamber will hold its annual Government Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Sponsored by Baystate Health and Comcast with support from Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and Westfield State University, the reception provides business and community leaders with the opportunity to meet socially with local, state, and federal officials following the end of the formal legislative session. Last year, more than 200 people attended the event, including members of area select boards and city councils, as well as state representatives and senators. Reservations for the event are $50 for chamber members and $70 for general admission. To reserve a spot, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mail Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected].

Neuroscientist to VisitSpringfield College

Nov. 19: The Springfield College Center for Wellness Education and Research (CWER) will host world-renowned neuroscientist and nutrition and diet expert Nicole Avena at 7 p.m. in the Fuller Arts Center. Avena’s presentation, “Why Diets Fail: Because You’re Addicted to Sugar,” will focus on years of research showing that sugar is addictive, and present a science-based plan to stop cravings. The event is free and open to the public. Author of more than 50 scholarly journal articles, Avena’s research suggests that overeating of palatable foods can produce changes in the brain and behavior that resemble addiction, findings that have jump-started an entire new field of exploration and discovery related to the obesity epidemic. She has presented her research to an array of audiences, including pharmaceutical companies, diabetes-prevention groups, food-industry marketing executives, nutrition groups, and obesity-education groups, and has contributed to articles in Men’s Health, Psychology Today, Bloomberg Businessweek, and WebMD. The New York Academy of Sciences, the American Psychological Assoc., and the National Institute on Drug Abuse have honored her research achievements. Housed in the Springfield College School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, CWER’s mission of is to serve as the region’s pre-eminent source for best practices in nutrition and physical-activity programming for young people.

Briefcase Departments

Difference Makers Nominations Due Nov. 20

WESTERN MASS. — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region?
BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its eighth annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2016 must be received by the end of the business day (5 p.m.) on Friday, Nov. 20. Nominations can be completed online HERE and clicking ‘Our Events.’ Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region.

Four Nonprofits to Share Space at GCC’s Downtown Center

GREENFIELD — Four nonprofit organizations that serve Western Mass. will share office space at Greenfield Community College’s Downtown Center as a base for building stronger relationships with the people and organizations of Franklin County. The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Leadership Pioneer Valley, and the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts will each staff the office one day a week. “In general, the idea behind this partnership is that we are stronger together,” said Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Mass. (CFWM). “We’re all better, more effective, and more well-informed when we can share our resources, information, and energy.” She noted that the Community Foundation has had an office at the GCC Downtown Center since January 2014. “GCC President Bob Pura generously provided us with a space where we could hold regular office hours, offer training opportunities, and have donor conversations that would be more convenient for those we served in the Upper Valley. This has resulted in many, many more conversations and, thus, more learning about the specific issues and needs in Franklin County.” Allan Zobel continued, “we realized that other organizations serving the Pioneer Valley without offices in Franklin County might also benefit from using this space. Since the CFWM was only using the office one or two days a week, it seemed obvious that others could benefit from sharing the space with us. Bob agreed. After several conversations, the groups selected days of the week each would hold office hours and one day a month when all the groups would gather to update each other on work and to explore possible collaborations.” Pura, applauding the new collaboration, added, “this is a win for each organization, a win for the community, and especially a win for those who will benefit directly from this collaboration. As I have said on many occasions, this community is a best practice for collaborations, and this adds to that body of evidence.” Lora Wondolowski, executive director of Leadership Pioneer Valley, noted that “Leadership Pioneer Valley is committed to the whole region, but having a primary address in Springfield can be offputting for those in Franklin County. We look forward to expanding our presence in the community and to getting beyond the traditional boundaries that separate Western Mass. counties and organizations. I believe there is power in this collaboration that will be greater than the sum of what each organization is doing individually.” Added Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council, “it is important to have a physical presence in Franklin County and to build working relationships with the leaders, businesses, and citizens of the County. Bob Pura has been very helpful in providing this opportunity for our four organizations to have a base in Franklin County.” Finally, Elizabeth Barajas-Román, CEO of the Women’s Fund, said that “Franklin County residents can teach us a lot about how to work together for greater impact. This partnership with like-minded organizations is a terrific example of how we are deepening our understanding of the region and each other.”

EANE Announces Findings of Salary & Budget Survey

AGAWAM — The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast announced its findings from the 2015-16 Salary & Budget Survey, with close to 100 companies participating from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The survey results include numerous breakout reports to meet employers’ diverse data requirements for compensation planning, including salary and pay increases based on industry segment, job category, and more. The survey addresses salary increases for the period of July 2014 to June 2015, and also forecasts salary changes for July 2015 to June 2016. Overall, manufacturing employers participating in the survey indicated employees received, on average, a 2.7% increase for 2014-15, while non-manufacturing participants averaged a 3.0% increase. Both categories are holding steady with the forecast for pay raises. Manufacturing participants projected an overall 2.8% increase for 2016, while the non-manufacturing group forecasted a 2.6% increase, on average. Factored into the data are companies that reported there would be no increase or decrease. “Given the multitude of other factors competing for funds — from healthcare and other benefit costs to capital investments — it is not surprising to see limited increases,” said Mark Adams, director of HR Solutions for the Employers Assoc. “That said, we know that employers want to give raises to keep top talent.” For a full summary of results, visit eane.org/salary-budget-survey-results.

Redevelopment Authority Approves Two Proposals

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board reviewed and accepted two private investment proposals at its Oct. 21 meeting, directing Planning & Economic Development staff to negotiate and finalize agreement terms over the next few weeks in accordance with the city’s Urban Renewal Plan (URP) titled “Connect. Construct. Create. — A Plan for the Revitalization of Center City Holyoke.” The first proposal, by WinnDevelopment, would create approximately 100 units of mixed-income housing for rent at 216 Appleton St., with on-site parking on the first level of the building, community space, and on-site leasing offices for tenants. The development concept for the property will seek funding through historic preservation and housing tax credits over the next two years, which Winn has abundant experience securing for similar mill-redevelopment projects throughout Massachusetts. The project is estimated to represent a $38 million investment. The second proposal, submitted by Bueno y Sano/Good & Healthy Inc., intends to temporarily lease land between Main and Race streets along the second-level Canal Walk to establish a mobile-food-truck operation that would produce a new line of smoked-meat menu items, for sale both on site and at its stores in Northampton, Springfield, West Springfield, Amherst, and Acton, as well as Burlington, Vt. Bueno y Sano is a Western Mass.-based, family-owned restaurant business serving burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and salads. The operations are expected to be set up during the spring of 2016. “We’re happy to be part of the excitement in Holyoke,” said Bob Lowry, owner of Bueno y Sano/Good & Healthy Inc. “There is a strong sense of possibility and purpose. That is a great combination.” Mayor Alex Morse praised the Redevelopment Authority for its actions, noting that “the success in attracting projects like these isn’t a coincidence. It takes many years of aggressive marketing and hard work to make sites ready for private interest and successfully execute the city’s Urban Renewal Plan. I thank WinnDevelopment and Bueno y Sano for their interest to invest here and look forward to welcoming them to Holyoke.”

Company Notebook Departments

MassMutual Reports Record $1.7 Billion Dividend Payout

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual’s board of directors approved an estimated dividend payout of $1.7 billion for 2016 to its eligible participating policyowners — a nearly $100 million increase over 2015, and the fourth consecutive year it has reached a new record. The 2016 payout also reflects a competitive dividend interest rate of 7.1% for eligible participating life and annuity blocks of business, maintaining the same rate as both 2014 and 2015.  “Today is a special day where the commitment we’ve made our policyowners is brought to life through our annual dividend payout,” said Roger Crandall, MassMutual’s chairman, president, and CEO. “Through nearly our entire history, our policyowners have received an annual dividend regardless of what is happening in our world — whether it’s through world wars, pandemics, market crashes, and most recently, a historically low interest-rate environment where even three-month Treasury bills are yielding zero percent.” While dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has consistently paid them to eligible participating policyowners since the 1860s. The 2016 dividend marks nearly two decades that the company has consecutively announced an estimated dividend payout exceeding $1 billion. “As a mutual company, operating for the benefit of our policyowners and members, we are thrilled to share our collective and cooperative success,” Crandall said. “Our consistent payment of dividends is proof of the enduring financial strength and stability we provide, as well as the resiliency of our long-term strategy.” Among the key contributors to MassMutual’s dividend payout are its retirement-services and international insurance businesses, as well as its asset-management subsidiaries, such as Babson Capital Management LLC, Baring Asset Management Limited, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC, and OppenheimerFunds Inc. The estimated payout also occurs at a time when the company’s financial-strength ratings are among the highest in the industry and its total adjusted capital as of June 30, 2015 — a key indicator of overall financial stability — surpassed $17 billion for the first time in the company’s history. Of the estimated $1.7 billion dividend payout, an estimated $1.65 billion has been approved for eligible participating policyowners who have purchased whole life insurance. MassMutual had its ninth consecutive record year of growth in whole-life policy sales in 2014 with $418 million, and sales of whole life continue to be strong through the first three quarters of 2015. In addition to receiving the dividend payouts in cash, other ways whole-life insurance policyowners may use the dividends include paying premiums, buying additional insurance coverage, accumulating at interest, or repaying policy loans and policy-loan interest. “Whole life insurance enables people to plan for both the expected and unexpected events in their lives, whether it’s leaving a legacy for loved ones or using cash value to help fund a college education or fill an income gap in retirement,” said Michael Fanning, executive vice president and head of MassMutual’s U.S. Insurance Group. “We have provided millions of people with financial resources they can use to chart a course through these turbulent times, further proof that, whether bulls or bears are driving the market, policyowners have received their dividend payout from MassMutual.”

Bacon Wilson Selected Among U.S. News Ranking of Best Law Firms

SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced the firm’s inclusion in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The full-service firm has been recognized with a Tier 1 Metropolitan designation for Springfield. Firms are selected for professional excellence, with tier rankings based on a meticulous assessment process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations as well as peer reviews from leading attorneys in their fields. Achieving a Tier 1 ranking indicates both quality law practice and expansive legal knowledge. This marks the sixth consecutive such honor for Bacon Wilson. Additionally, in August, four partners were named to the Best Lawyers in America 2016 list: Paul Rothschild, Stephen Krevalin, Michael Katz, and Jeff Fialky. Bacon Wilson’s managing partner, Stephen Krevalin, noted that the latest award is “among the most significant in our field. We are pleased and gratified to be counted among the 2016 Best Law Firms. For me, Bacon Wilson’s inclusion in this publication highlights the outstanding skills of our attorneys.” Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of the largest firms in Western Massachusetts, with a total of 42 lawyers and approximately 60 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff. The firm’s main office is located in Springfield, with regional offices in Northampton, Amherst, and Westfield.

Holyoke Medical Center Breaks Ground on New ED, Office Building

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) broke ground recently on construction for a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department that, when completed, will expand the current space from 8,500 square feet to approximately 22,000 square feet, as wel as a new, 16,000-square-foot medical office building. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2017. The Emergency Department will feature a new Crisis Center for Psychiatric Services, 40 treatment areas, multi-patient trauma rooms, advanced life-saving equipment, and a patient-navigation service. This will allow HMC to treat patients in a more efficient and dignified way. The medical office building will house a host of new services, including a comprehensive weight-loss center, sleep-apnea clinic, and other multi-specialty physician practices. These expanded services will address the current and emerging community health needs of Hampden County, including the sharp rise in obesity and diabetes rates, while also creating new jobs in Holyoke. “Today’s groundbreaking represents our strong commitment to providing tens of thousands of patients in the Pioneer Valley with access to convenient and compassionate life-saving care,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Inc. “HMC’s new Emergency Department and medical office building will offer the latest in medical technology, a broader range of emergency services, and highly skilled clinicians dedicated to serving our community.” Funding for the project is provided partially by the Commonwealth’s Health Policy Commission (HPC), through Phase 2 of the Community Hospital Acceleration, Revitalization, and Transformation Investment Program, also known as CHART, which aims to promote care coordination, integration, and delivery transformation to enhance Massachusetts community hospitals’ delivery of efficient and effective care. The $3.9 million grant supports the integration of new behavioral-health services in the Emergency Department. “Our partnership with community hospitals is a critical part of HPC’s efforts to achieve the Commonwealth’s cost-containment and quality-improvement goals,” said David Seltz, executive director of HPC. “CHART hospitals were issued a challenge: propose initiatives that will put you on a path of transformation, while meeting the critical health care needs of your community. Today, I’m pleased to report that HMC exceeded that challenge. We look forward to continuing to partner with the Holyoke community to build a more coordinated and affordable healthcare system.” HMC’s award was the highest award for a single hospital in CHART Phase 2. HMC will leverage an innovative, multi-disciplinary high-risk-care team, known as the Behavioral Health Emergency Care Service, to support all patients with behavioral-health conditions in the Emergency Department. At the same time, this coordinated initiative will introduce robust care navigation in partnership with community-based organizations to ensure that patients receive targeted interventions, including those necessary to address the high incidence of complex, challenging social issues, and are referred to the right services for successful follow-through on individualized care plans. A portion of this investment will also support HMC’s efforts to redesign its Emergency Department, and will create a separate healing and therapeutic behavioral-health space in the emergency room designed to reduce patient anxiety, streamline patient flow, and improve overall quality of care in a safe and secure environment. Additional financing partners for the total project budget of $22.8 million include Valley Health Systems, MassDevelopment, People’s United Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and A.I. Wainwright. Last year, more than 42,500 patients visited Holyoke Medical Center’s Emergency Department, and the department will continue to serve the Greater Holyoke community throughout the construction phase of the project.

Country Bank Supports Local Senior Centers

WARE — Country Bank has been assisting local senior centers since 2011 with an annual donation of $2,000 each. This gift assists them with some of the expenses that may not be covered within their regular budget. A total of $166,000 has been donated over the last five years to local senior centers. “We have heard stories of our gifts helping to fund events such as veterans breakfasts, helping to put in a new floor, or, most recently, to assist with transportation costs to out-of-town medical appointments,” said Shelley Regin, senior vice president. “One director explained that many seniors may forgo important medical appointments due to the difficulties involved with public transportation or their fear of driving in unfamiliar areas such as Springfield. We are so pleased that we can help in this way.” Country Bank serves Central and Western Mass. with 15 offices.

HAPHousing Recognized as NeighborWorks Green Organization

SPRINGFIELD — HAPHousing has been recognized as a NeighborWorks Green Organization for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations. To achieve this designation, HAP was required to demonstrate adherence to a set of green business practices across its operations and all of its program areas.
This is the fourth consecutive year that NeighborWorks America has recognized member organizations for their efforts to create healthier, energy-efficient environments for homeowners, renters, community residents and employees. To date, 81 of the 240 organizations in the NeighborWorks network have achieved this designation. HAPHousing’s green initiatives and programs include ensuring that its housing developments and offices are energy efficient, and distribution of information on energy conservation to clients, residents, employees, and the public. According to Peter Gagliardi, President and CEO of HAPHousing, “An increasingly vital part of our work in developing affordable housing in the region is the building and maintaining of sustainable projects and practices that are environmentally friendly. We take this designation seriously and with pride in our mission to build healthy communities where people thrive.”

STCC to Offer Certified Fiber Optics Technician Courses starting Dec. 7

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Workforce Development office will offer three Certified Fiber Optics Technician Courses starting Dec. 7.
The courses will cover a variety of topics for both those new to the field and experienced technicians. The Fiber Optic Training class combines theory and hands-on activities to prepare students to take the Certified Fiber Optic Technician exam sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association. The exam is administered and graded during the final class.
Students will learn how to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. The program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and basic testing and troubleshooting.
Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician is highly encouraged to sign up. The course fee includes study materials and text book, a CD, exam fees, plus a one year membership to Fiber Optics Association. In addition, STCC will offer Certified Fiber Optic Specialist Outside Plant (CFOS/O), Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist Course (CFOS/S) and Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T).

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Nov. 18: After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Arrha Credit Union, 140 Russell St., Hadley. Join the chamber and enjoy appetizers and beverages with colleagues.
• Dec. 2: Ribbon cutting and grand opening, noon, at Advanced Auto Parts, 346 Russell St., Hadley. The chamber will welcome one of its newest members. Advance Auto Parts will offer 10% off for its grand opening.
• Dec. 4: Merry Maple, 3-6:30 p.m., Amherst Town Common. Serving hot chocolate provided by the Works as well as a face- painting station. There will be arts and crafts in the Town Room at Town Hall, as well as cider doughnuts and hot apple cider served on the common. The Amherst Middle School chorus will perform on the front step, tree lighting, and the UMass marching band will escort Santa in a fire truck.
• Dec. 9: Holiday Party, 5-7 p.m., at PeoplesBank, 56 Amity St., Amherst. Join the chamber and enjoy appetizers and beverages with colleagues.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Nov. 18: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Dec. 3: Holiday Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park St., Chicopee. This event is free for members.
• Dec. 16:  Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Dec. 17:  Mornings with the Mayor,  8-9 a.m., at Chicopee Industrial Contractors, 107 North St., Chicopee. This event is free for members.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Dec. 3: Holiday tree lighting and visit from Santa, 6:30-8 p.m., at Pulaski Park, Easthampton.
• Dec. 4: Greater Easthampton Chamber Snow Ball, 6-11 p.m., at the Garden House, Look Park. An old-fashioned, elegant, holiday affair. Sit-down dinner featuring Meyers Catering, live music, and dancing featuring Maxxtone. Dress in style, black tie optional.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Nov. 4: November Arrive @ 5 Open House, 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 30 Locust  St., Northampton. Cost: $10 for members.
• Dec. 2: December Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Hampshire Council of Governments, Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage. Cost: $10 for members.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Nov. 19: Springfield Regional Chamber Government Reception, 5- 7 p.m., hosted by Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Meet socially with your local, state, and federal officials. Cost: $50 for members, $70 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
• Nov. 24: Springfield Regional Chamber Pastries, Politics and Policy, 8-9 a.m., hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Featuring Hampden Country District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. Sponsored by the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

Departments People on the Move
Robert Kolb

Robert Kolb

Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced that Robert Kolb has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial & Retail banking officer. A banking professional with 33 years of industry experience, Kolb has been with Country Bank since 2012 as senior vice president, chief commercial banking officer. Before coming to Country Bank, Kolb worked at TD Bank as its Rhode Island market president. Prior to that, he held the same position the bank’s Central and Western Mass. divisions. “Since joining our team, Bob has brought an outstanding level of leadership to the bank,” said Scully. “He has completely embraced the unique mission of community banking, while helping us benefit from the insights he gained while working at a respected, larger institution. His contributions have helped both our employees and our customers, and his proven approach has become the cornerstone of our commercial-lending success.” Kolb serves on the Ware Business and Civic Board.

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Jean Deliso

Jean Deliso

Jean Deliso has been named a member of the 2015 Chairman’s Council of New York Life. Members of the elite Chairman’s Council rank in the top 3% of New York Life’s sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement. Deliso has accomplished this level of achievement after 30 years in the financial-services industry. Her passion for finance and strategic planning led to the creation of Deliso Financial and Insurance Services in 2000. She began her career in corporate accounting in Tampa, Fla., where she consulted with small-business owners on financial operations and maximizing performance. Deliso has been a New York Life agent since 1995, and is associated with New York Life’s Connecticut Valley General Office in Windsor, Conn. She serves on many boards in her community, including the Baystate Health Foundation and Pioneer Valley Refrigerated Warehouse, and is chairman of the board of the Community Music School of Springfield. She is past chairman of the board of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, past board member of AAA Pioneer Valley, and past trustee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the advisory council at Bay Path University.

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William H.W. Crawford, IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank of Glastonbury, Conn., announced that Rick Renaud, private mortgage banker for United Bank, has been elected to the 2016 Board of Directors of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Massachusetts (HBRACM).
The HBRACM Board of Directors is made up of various leaders from the area’s homebuilding and remodeling industry, including building contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. It also includes those who provide professional services to the home building industry such as designers, engineers, legal professionals and lenders. Renaud is part of United’s greater Boston-based loan production office led by Jim Picciotto, vice president and Eastern Mass. Sales Manager. Renaud, who has 15 years of experience in the banking industry, joined United Bank in April 2012 and is based at the bank’s Chadwick Square branch in Worcester.

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. announced the following:
• Shawn Howard will lead investment strategies for the bank as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Senior Portfolio Manager. Howard has more than 20 years of financial experience, with nearly 16 years in the asset-management space as a portfolio manager; he was most recently at TD Bank in the Private Client Group in Springfield, where he managed investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, nonprofit organizations, and institutional clients. He served in a similar capacity at Evergreen Investments and Mellon Private Asset Management Companies. Barney, a certified financial planner for more than 30 years, has rejoined the Berkshire Bank Wealth Management team after retiring in 2011. Prior to his retirement, he led the team for 17 years, growing the division to almost $700 million in assets;
• Tom Barney, First Vice President, Wealth Advisor, has joined the Wealth Management team. Barney previously served as vice president for Fleet Investment Services in Hartford, Conn., as well as vice president and private banker for Bank of Boston in Pittsfield, Springfield, and Hartford. He was on the board and served as president of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County; and
• Colleen Lussier, Vice President and Wealth Advisor, has also joined the Wealth Management team. Lussier also joins the bank from TD Bank, where she was a wealth advisor for more than 16 years. Her expertise is concentrated in areas of trust and estate planning, business succession, and contract law. She is a certified trust and financial advisor and a registered financial consultant. She will assist in developing client relationships as well as trust and estate administration.

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Christopher Nadeau

Christopher Nadeau

The independent accounting firm Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C., announced that Christopher Nadeau, CPA, has been appointed manager, joining the firm’s Holyoke office. Nadeau brings more than 10 years of experience in private and public accounting with a practice concentration in assurance, compliance, tax and advisory services to closely held businesses, professional/medical practices and the nonprofit sector —the firm’s largest niche focus. Most recently, he served as assistant controller for Worcester Envelope Company. Nadeau received his master of science in accountancy and Bachelor of Science in business management and accounting from Westfield State University, where he is currently an adjunct professor and member of the university’s Accounting Mentoring Program. He currently holds memberships with the Mass. Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Springfield/Hartford Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.

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Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Tom Roberts

Tom Roberts


Ayre Real Estate Co. Inc. announced the following:
• Chris Martin recently joined as a Licensed Sales Associate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Western New England University, served in active duty for eight years in the Army, and is now a current member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He has a strong background in investment properties, formerly working as a senior partner in a real-estate investment group in Memphis;
• Tom Roberts has joined Ayre as a full-time real-estate sales associate. An Agawam native who started his real-estate career in 2003, he moved to the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area before returning to Western Mass.

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Amy Royal

Amy Royal

Royal LLP, a woman-owned, boutique, management-side labor and employment law firm, announced that Amy Royal, principal and founding partner of the firm, has been honored as one of New England’s Super Lawyers and has been included in the 2015 issue of New England Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers consists of attorneys throughout New England who are nominated by their peers as outstanding lawyers, and each nomination undergoes an extensive selection process. With nearly 15 years experience, Royal has successfully defended employers in both federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies in a variety of areas of employment law, including employment discrimination and sexual harassment, unfair competition, breach of contract and wrongful discharge claims, workers’ compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act violations, with a special emphasis on wage-and-hour class actions. Royal regularly advises non-union clients on maintaining a union-free workplace and performs other preventive work such as wage-and-hour-law compliance, record-keeping audits, drafting of employee manuals and affirmative-action plans, and management training. In addition, she assists unionized clients during contract negotiations, at arbitrations, and with respect to employee grievances and unfair-labor-practices charges. Royal’s accolades also include Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2012 Top Women of Law award recognizing her as a top woman lawyer in Massachusetts, as well as BusinessWest’s prestigious 40 Under Forty award recognizing her for outstanding leadership in the Pioneer Valley business community.

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Drew DiGiorgio

Drew DiGiorgio

Drew DiGiorgio was appointed President/CEO of Consolidated Health Plans Inc. (CHP), effective Sept. 9, by the Berkshire Hathaway Board of Directors, including CHP founder Kevin Saremi. DiGiorgio has served as CHP’s president since 2013, and was previously director of Sales and Marketing. He began his career at CHP in 1995, shortly after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business from Framingham State University. In his new role as CEO, DiGiorgio will provide oversight of the company, reporting to the Board of Directors. He will continue expanding CHP’s business services to best meet the needs of clients and customers, with a focus on quality service. CHP is an industry-leading claim administrator providing affordable health insurance and special risk solutions for thousands of policyholders worldwide. CHP offers student health and accident plans; employee health and dental plans; FSA and HRA administration; and participant accident insurance and back-room claim administration for carriers.

Court Dockets Departments

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

CJM Services Inc. v. Fontaine Brothers Inc. and Federal Insurance Agency
Allegation: Breach of construction contract: $300,000
Filed: 9/25/15

Gerald and Elizabeth Sulewski v. Menard Construction and Design
Allegation: Negligence in deck installation: $40,943
Filed: 8/24/15

Northern Land Clearing Inc. v. Taylor Oil Northeast Inc. and Construct Oil Northeast Inc.
Allegation: Defendant negligently drove a vehicle onto a gas line causing damages and personal injury: $30,000
Filed: 9/23/15

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Atlantis Comfort System Corp. v. James J. Welch & Co. and Cottage Square Apts., LTD, and Berkeley Regional Insurance Co.
Allegation: Breach of construction contract and claim on bond: $105,529.44
Filed: 8/27/15

Boulanger’s Plumbing and Heating Inc. v. James J. Welch & Co. and Cottage Square Apts., LTD
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $145,218.10
Filed: 8/12/15

G&M Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Mr. Gutter v. James J. Welch & Co. and Cottage Square Apts., LTD and Berkeley Regional Insurance Co. $16,418.19
Filed: 9/2/15

John and Donna Lastowski v. Kaufco-BH Inc. and John Doe
Allegation: Breach of contract and chapter 93A violation: $21,000
Filed: 8/10/15

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Commonwealth Capital Inc. v. Long Plain, LLC and Scott Hutkowski
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory note: $11,678.89
Filed: 9/28/15

Randall G. Baker Jr. v. Eddie Benton and ICC Trucking, LLC
Allegation: Negligence causing damage to plaintiff’s truck resulting in lost wages: $42,000
Filed: 9/18/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Domingo Diaz v. Vesuvio, LLC, Mark Laramie, and Lisa Mackechnie
Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $3,190
Filed: 9/18/15

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Carmen Burgos v. Silverman Realty Group, Split Excavating Inc., and Stop and Shop Supermarket
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property: $8,306.77
Filed: 9/23/15

Departments Picture This

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Men of the Year

As part of the Together is Better Campaign, the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts celebrated its inaugural Men of the Year Award recipients and finalists at an event last month at Twin Hills Country Club. The award honors men from the region who, in their professional or personal lives, have made significant contributions to ensure economic and social equity for women and girls.

BusinessWest Associate Publisher Kate Campiti

BusinessWest Associate Publisher Kate Campiti presents the award in the ‘Legacy’ category to Robert Perry, retired partner for Meyers Brothers Kalicka

Waleska Lugo-DeJesus

Waleska Lugo-DeJesus, director of the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley, presents the award in the ‘mid-career’ category to David Sullivan, Northwestern district attorney

State Auditor Suzanne Bump

State Auditor Suzanne Bump presents the award in the ‘emerging’ category to Anthony Gulluni, Hampden County district attorney

Buffy Mayo

Buffy Mayo, widow of Lifetime Achievement Award winner York Mayo, talks with Sullivan, left, and Edward Nunez, assistant vice president of Business Development for Freedom Credit Union, and a finalist in the ‘mid-career’ category





Noble Ball

Baystate Noble Hospital


Baystate Noble Hospital held its 51st Noble Ball on Oct. 17 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The Motown-themed event was co-chaired by the Queenin Family (pictured at left, from left): Jon and Lisa, Kevin and Barbara, Janine and Jay.

700 guests attended the black-tie event

More than 700 guests attended the black-tie event, which featured live entertainment from two bands, silent and live auctions, a formal dinner, cocktails, dancing, and more. The 2016 Noble Ball chairs (pictured at right, from left) were Ali and Mandana Salehi, 
Serena and Marc Lichwan, and Julie and Nabil Hannoush.





Grand Old Game

The Western Mass. Relics’ Softball League is a summer recreational slow-pitch league founded in 1994 with the idea that playing ball is fun, healthy, and a good way to maintain friendships. The Relics “80s Team,” sponsored by Savage Arms, competed in the Cape Cod Senior Softball Classic in September

relics

Standing, left to right: Ken Cook, Frank Sousa, Leo Quinn, Phil Thibodeau, Art Brockelman, Dick Hastede, Coach Ed Gagnon, and Bob Brennan; in front, left to right: Lou Massoia, Frank Bernini, Bob Schoolcraft, and Don Holcomb.

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Dunkin Donuts
38 North Westfield St.
$8,000 — Foundation only

Hope Community Church
152 South Westfield St.
$25,000 — Remodel three existing restrooms

Verizon Wireless
491 Mill St.
$158,000 — Construct a 100-foot telecommunications tower

AMHERST

57 East Pleasant St., LLC
57 East Pleasant St.
$172,000 — Tenant fit up of previously unoccupied space

Barbara Mantovani
163 Sunderland Road
$15,000 — Replace hood for commercial kitchen

Sixty-Nine Ninety-One Main St. Inc.
85 Main St.
$8,000 — Storefront remodel

CHICOPEE

Hebron, LLC
153 Grove St.
$4,000 — Repair drywall damage

Meadow Street Partners
307 Meadow St.
$141,000 — Addition of angle braces and flat plate reinforcement

GREENFIELD

American Legion
7 Legion Ave.
$850,000 — Renovate existing building into new dispensary facility with elevator

Erin Miner
469 Bernardston Road
$8,000 — Replace shingles

PDV Inc.
278 Main St.
$14,000 — Interior renovations

Robert Cohn
117 Main St.
$65,000 — New roof

LUDLOW

Fletcher Sewer & Drain
824 Perimeter Road
$28,000 — New roof

Ludlow Country Club
Tony Lema Dr.
$38,000 — Re-shingle roof

NORTHAMPTON

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St.
$137,000 — New roof

Eric Lucentini
36 Main St.
$25,000 — Renovate legal offices

Jackson Street School
120 Jackson St.
$43,000 — Construct new concrete landings and ramp

Northampton Parking Garage
85 Hamden Ave.
$178,000 — Concrete repairs

PALMER

Baystate Wing Hospital
40 Wright St.
$82,000 — Renovations

Jane Alden
1069 Main St.
$17,000 — Replace roof

WESTFIELD

1144 Southampton Road, LLC
1144 Southampton Road
$15,000 — Renovate space for new salon

Cargill, Inc.
163 Union St.
$22,000 – Repair walls at rear of building

City of Westfield
59 Court St.
$82,500 — Renovation of vault located in city clerk’s office

Continental Cablevision
1116 East Mountain Road
$61,000 — Updating finishes

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church
265 Ponders Hollow Road
$57,000 — Install new sprinkler system

Pioneer Valley Military & Transport
110 Airport Road
$87,000 — Construct storage building

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

83 Bird Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $517,500
Buyer: Joan L. Gemme
Seller: Olaf J. Thorp
Date: 10/14/15

BERNARDSTON

6 Burrows Tpke.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $127,900
Buyer: Anthony E. Demarco
Seller: Rath, Helen M., (Estate)
Date: 10/09/15

84 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Johan D. Livingstone
Seller: Olsen, George, (Estate)
Date: 10/08/15

535 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Gary A. Hanson
Seller: Christopher Roberts
Date: 10/01/15

40 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Roger Hughs
Seller: Jonathan M. Kopera
Date: 10/02/15

BUCKLAND

104 Ashfield Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $468,332
Buyer: Benjamin J. Hay
Seller: Joseph G. Schmidt
Date: 10/16/15

CONWAY

197 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $142,800
Buyer: Nancy Goldsmith
Seller: Robert D. Herfurth
Date: 10/13/15

284 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Brian W. Culver
Seller: Harry Culver
Date: 10/16/15

DEERFIELD

47 Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Dennis C. Lake
Seller: Chuen U. Chu
Date: 10/01/15

GREENFIELD

50 Allen St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Alden H. Dreyer
Seller: Thomas H. Dion
Date: 10/09/15

36 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Kimberly A. Storey
Seller: David R. Norris
Date: 10/16/15

52 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: PRB LLC
Seller: Mohawk Properties LLC
Date: 10/01/15

92 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Clifford W. Andrew
Seller: Roger Hughs
Date: 10/02/15

24 Leyden Woods Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $9,454,551
Buyer: New Leyden Woods 1 LP
Seller: TCB Leyden Woods LP
Date: 10/16/15

14 Oak St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Linda J. Blake
Seller: Pamela S. Kelly FT
Date: 10/09/15

93 Sanderson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Jonah A. Keane
Seller: Larry S. Sherman
Date: 10/16/15

259 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Shawn S. Kelsey
Seller: Henry S. Hardy
Date: 10/16/15

155 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: James C. Rae
Seller: Robert P. Bourke
Date: 10/05/15

LEVERETT

53 Amherst Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Ashley E. Starsiak
Seller: Jane W. Taupier
Date: 10/09/15

331 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Jennifer Thornton
Seller: Kelly Norris
Date: 10/14/15

LEYDEN

22 Stephen Lane
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Brannon D. Pratt
Seller: Johan D. Livingstone
Date: 10/08/15

MONTAGUE

16 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Element Properties LLC
Seller: D. C. Curcija
Date: 10/01/15

483 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: William Aubrey
Seller: Debra L. Franklin
Date: 10/05/15

18 Highland St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $192,900
Buyer: Jonathan M. Kopera
Seller: Joel C. Tognarelli
Date: 10/02/15

262 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $2,060,000
Buyer: Hillside Plastics Inc.
Seller: Richard G. Haas RET
Date: 10/15/15

268 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Scott A. Keldun
Seller: Robert A. Depalma
Date: 10/09/15

8 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Stanley S. Gochinski
Seller: Patricia A. Pelletier
Date: 10/01/15

75 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $164,679
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Terry G. Lovett
Date: 10/14/15

ORANGE

9 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Eric M. Isrow
Seller: John Tulloch
Date: 10/02/15

45 Fountain St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Leduc
Seller: William M. Golding
Date: 10/02/15

15 Oaklawn Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Leo P. Melanson
Seller: Lawton, Elwyn T., (Estate)
Date: 10/15/15

SHELBURNE

16 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Peter R. Allard
Seller: Philip Kass
Date: 10/08/15

42 South Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sweetheart Realty LLC
Seller: Mauricia Alvarez RET
Date: 10/05/15

SHUTESBURY

473 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Debra L. Blakeman
Seller: Patricia A. Dempsey
Date: 10/09/15

SUNDERLAND

49 Garage Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Daniel Scott
Seller: Bryant E. Benson
Date: 10/08/15

WARWICK

1055 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Robert Rivers
Seller: Edwin R. Witherell
Date: 10/15/15

WHATELY

17 Laurel Mountain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Paul Duga
Seller: William S. Laidlaw
Date: 10/15/15

305 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Walter A. Piekarski
Seller: Stephen Pielock
Date: 10/01/15

4 Sandy Lane
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Town Of Whately
Seller: Western Massachusetts Regional Library System
Date: 10/05/15

424-C State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Old State Road LLC
Seller: CCMS Development Co. LP
Date: 10/16/15

1 Sugarloaf St. Ext.
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Maureen S. Heon LT
Seller: Kathleen A. Dunn
Date: 10/09/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

15 Allison Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nadia R. Garvey
Seller: Richard J. Zina
Date: 10/16/15

51 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Patricia L. Tencati
Date: 10/07/15

80 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $237,797
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Michelle M. Bryant
Date: 10/13/15

62 Carmen Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Brian T. Beaver
Seller: Anthony S. Grasso
Date: 10/15/15

36 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joel D. Barlar
Seller: George T. Hudson
Date: 10/02/15

11 Herbert P. Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Eurofins Spectrum Analytics
Seller: Spectrum Analytical Inc.
Date: 10/07/15

551 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Zahoor U. Haq
Seller: Timothy Driscoll
Date: 10/15/15

17 Merrill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Preston
Seller: Hazel A. Egan
Date: 10/16/15

85 Monroe St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Jacob G. Dushane
Seller: Sandra E. Urbanski
Date: 10/08/15

57 Riverview Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John P. Kilpatrick
Seller: Timothy J. Murphy
Date: 10/06/15

22 Scherpa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Dmitri Constantinov
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/09/15

830 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Eurofins Spectrum Analytics
Seller: Spectrum Analytical Inc.
Date: 10/07/15

56 Tom St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Steven A. Montagna
Seller: Karen R. Mezzetti
Date: 10/14/15

20 Westview Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Church
Seller: Deborah A. Marini
Date: 10/01/15

BRIMFIELD

35 3rd St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Tammy L. Chase
Seller: Warren H. Kenyon
Date: 10/16/15

90 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $182,017
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: John L. Hastings
Date: 10/14/15

CHICOPEE

14 Bardon St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Israel Vargas
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 10/02/15

54 Beaudry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Valerie I. Laplante
Seller: Paul E. Brissette

17 Cambridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Matthew S. Valentine
Seller: Denis, Lillian B., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/15

61 Chester St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $279,668
Buyer: Bank Of New York
Seller: Mark A. Soto
Date: 10/06/15

223 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Lindsey S. Quinones
Seller: Fallon M. Saldo
Date: 10/09/15

295 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Roger A. Laplante
Date: 10/02/15

19 Debra Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Ethem Ozturk
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/14/15

27 Frink St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Dawn Presz
Seller: Denis D. St.Laurent
Date: 10/01/15

29 Grove Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: 91 East Park Inc.
Seller: 18 Piece Chicopee LLC
Date: 10/07/15

120 Labelle Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Marek Skora
Seller: Linda A. Boucher
Date: 10/02/15

24 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Alexander T. Devik
Seller: Ronald J. Cormier
Date: 10/09/15

41 Lawndale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael D. Winnie
Seller: Peter J. Lawrence
Date: 10/05/15

118 Leona Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Muriel J. Leone
Seller: Robert W. Gruszczynski
Date: 10/08/15

264 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jamie M. Buiso
Date: 10/01/15

89 Mathieu Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Zahra Younes
Seller: Robert J. Jolicoeur
Date: 10/07/15

175 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Scott K. Larose
Seller: Michael A. Blake
Date: 10/16/15

28 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Martin
Seller: Andrew T. Grybko
Date: 10/13/15

70 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: 91 East Park Inc.
Seller: 18 Piece Chicopee LLC
Date: 10/07/15

75 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Philippe G. Tobin
Seller: Martin S. Niemiro
Date: 10/08/15

126 Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Erin Bishop
Seller: MHFA
Date: 10/01/15

500 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Mark J. Dion
Seller: Stephen G. Theroux
Date: 10/08/15

143 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,250
Buyer: CIG 2 LLC
Seller: Alan R. Kwasnik
Date: 10/09/15

210 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: 91 East Park Inc.
Seller: 18 Piece Chicopee LLC
Date: 10/07/15

102 Winthrop St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Albert Adomako
Date: 10/02/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Betterly Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mark Suse
Seller: Aaron J. Gilbert
Date: 10/02/15

169 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Brendan Kavanagh
Seller: Dana R. Bean
Date: 10/02/15

78 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Rudolf J. Wengjen
Seller: Louis F. Arborio
Date: 10/07/15

48 Glynn Farms Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,700
Buyer: Kevin G. Wood
Seller: David J. Nadeau
Date: 10/09/15

41 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Paul Giguere
Seller: Longtin, Doreen D., (Estate)
Date: 10/16/15

GRANVILLE

157 Hartland Hollow Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Gouthier
Seller: Richard C. Hasko
Date: 10/09/15

HAMPDEN

379 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Andrew H. Pillard
Seller: Tippett, Thomas M., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/15

93 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $151,203
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Steven B. Roulier
Date: 10/09/15

HOLLAND

257 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John I. Mitchell
Seller: Francis A. Laplante
Date: 10/09/15

5 Pine Tree Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Jendrysik
Seller: Brian Cameron
Date: 10/13/15

2 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kenneth Safft
Seller: Edward R. Dailey
Date: 10/16/15

95 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Michael McKnight
Seller: Robert A. Bergeron
Date: 10/02/15

HOLYOKE

194 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Heather A. King
Seller: Emily F. Larocque
Date: 10/02/15

42 Clayton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Kenneth M. Sicard
Seller: Maurice Laverdiere
Date: 10/01/15

2 Deer Run
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $531,000
Buyer: Robert F. Borawski
Seller: Eric M. Curran
Date: 10/16/15

1395-1397 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Dacasty D. Pena
Seller: Ariceli Medina
Date: 10/01/15

24 Gary Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,750
Buyer: Kathryn T. Brunelle
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 10/16/15

755 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $191,900
Buyer: Gregory A. Westcott
Seller: Margaret J. Averill
Date: 10/08/15

939 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Gladys A. Beltran
Seller: Barry W. Robinson
Date: 10/02/15

74 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Felicia Sloin
Seller: Melissa A. Broomfield
Date: 10/14/15

45 Lexington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $272,600
Buyer: Balbina Szalkucki
Seller: Kasprzynski, V. C., (Estate)
Date: 10/16/15

9 McMahon Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Roger M. Reidy
Seller: Michele A. Wright
Date: 10/01/15

4 Michelle Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Nieves
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 10/15/15

14 Old Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Border
Seller: Terry T. Border
Date: 10/07/15

147-149 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Carmen J. Martinez
Seller: Eduvino Cruz
Date: 10/14/15

LONGMEADOW

73 Allen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: John Perenick
Seller: Robert F. Brunette
Date: 10/06/15

129 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Marcel D. Carcea
Seller: Paul J. Rivard
Date: 10/09/15

79 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Tusk RT
Seller: Karolina Kearney
Date: 10/01/15

49 Eunice Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $366,500
Buyer: Claudia J. Kokaz-Muslu
Seller: Jeffrey S. Goodless
Date: 10/06/15

4 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Richard J. Ward
Seller: Jay S. Therrien
Date: 10/14/15

110 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Richard P. Alvord
Seller: Jeffrey S. Alvis
Date: 10/15/15

28 Lexington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Megan A. Fettes
Seller: Maria Neris
Date: 10/16/15

180 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $494,000
Buyer: Jay Therrien
Seller: Mo-Chun C. Yu
Date: 10/14/15

178 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Douglas J. Janik
Seller: Nolan W. Pratt
Date: 10/06/15

7 Woodland Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ann M. Zito
Seller: Wilkinson, Charles H., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/15

95 York Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jay M. Talbert
Seller: Cornelius K. Sutton
Date: 10/15/15

LUDLOW

209 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Scott H. Kozak
Seller: Cheryl A. Misterka
Date: 10/07/15

41 Brookfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Antonio Sebastio
Seller: Nathan R. Witherow
Date: 10/06/15

12 Carmelinas Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: MW RT
Seller: Lower Pioneer Valley Education
Date: 10/01/15

199 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Maureen T. Fitzgerald
Seller: John K. Ollson
Date: 10/16/15

768 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Vieira Family Properties
Seller: Genevieve L. Ziemian
Date: 10/07/15

150 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michelle Elliot
Seller: Mark Cassesse
Date: 10/08/15

16 Noel St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $243,500
Buyer: Michael Swiatlowski
Seller: Michael D. Mertzic
Date: 10/07/15

50 Poole St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: William H. Leab
Seller: Amber A. Hiersche
Date: 10/02/15

43 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Nelson S. Goncalves
Seller: Baltazar A. Costa
Date: 10/02/15

MONSON

47 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $157,500
Seller: Philip C. Chaffee
Date: 10/08/15

23 Woodridge Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Curtis A. Jones
Seller: Valerie L. Young
Date: 10/07/15

PALMER

2015 Chestnut St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $169,700
Buyer: Christopher A. Davis
Seller: Norman W. Mackinnon
Date: 10/02/15

8 Summit Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $141,459
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Michael N. Burgess
Date: 10/15/15

300 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: David Hickenbottom
Seller: Ranner, Gerald A., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/15

RUSSELL

122 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $136,660
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 10/15/15

SOUTHWICK

8 2nd St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Madiera
Seller: Robert D. Morgan
Date: 10/13/15

SPRINGFIELD

18-20 Biella St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Mohamed Elhadi-Haya
Seller: Bruce L. Morin
Date: 10/14/15

99 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Michael D. Rancitelli
Seller: Megan A. Fettes
Date: 10/16/15

34 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Samantha Laporte
Seller: Roy L. Arcand
Date: 10/06/15

58 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aisha A. Pizarro
Seller: David J. Broska
Date: 10/16/15

65 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Sean T. Govoni
Seller: Nilsa Molina
Date: 10/09/15

36 Buick St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Random Properties Acquisition
Seller: Thomas J. Kelly
Date: 10/07/15

29 Burnside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Hanley
Seller: Greta D. Oakley
Date: 10/08/15

145 Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Jason S. Young
Seller: Brian S. Kingsley
Date: 10/06/15

229 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,500
Buyer: Paul S. Minto
Seller: Jennifer M. Elkas
Date: 10/14/15

47 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Eliezer Garcia
Seller: Tyburski, Davis, (Estate)
Date: 10/01/15

77 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Emily A. Walsh
Seller: Neil T. Childs
Date: 10/07/15

6 Dianna Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Steven W. August
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 10/16/15

38 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Luigi Liquori
Date: 10/09/15

172 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Tara Adhikari
Seller: Janice E. Hills
Date: 10/02/15

34 East Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,473
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Evelyn A. Bosfield
Date: 10/15/15

26-28 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Nikia M. Verdejo
Seller: Martin Nystrom
Date: 10/14/15

90 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Deborah L. Allsop
Seller: Jane S. Best
Date: 10/01/15

74 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Melissa Rodriguez
Seller: Mya Realty LLC
Date: 10/08/15

28-30 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Charlie S. Melo-Perez
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 10/01/15

854 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Carol A. Dubilo
Seller: Joseph C. Lombardi
Date: 10/16/15

142 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Living Water Church God
Seller: City View Property Services
Date: 10/08/15

198 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Bradley Walker
Seller: Nicholas A. Raimer
Date: 10/02/15

173 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Krista Gale
Seller: Daniel M. Moran
Date: 10/08/15

113 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Angel C. Aviles
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/15/15

20 Hatch St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Rebecca S. Odell
Seller: Natalie Solaroli
Date: 10/07/15

64 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Boucher
Seller: Mary E. Johnson
Date: 10/09/15

4 Jean Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Alison M. Weckerly
Seller: Bob Costa
Date: 10/07/15

220 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Brett Winston
Seller: Jami B. Chrzanowski
Date: 10/01/15

35 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jo-Ann St.Jean
Seller: James M. Niedbala
Date: 10/08/15

232 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Laconia Enterprises LLC
Seller: Allegro Realty Inc.
Date: 10/09/15

5 Mandalay Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Kharga B. Gurung
Seller: Mary F. Palazzo
Date: 10/09/15

12 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Humberto J. Caro
Seller: Julie A. Rousseau
Date: 10/13/15

25 Marengo Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Wanda I. Martinez
Seller: Legacy Strategic Investments
Date: 10/06/15

18 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Joyce R. Cadiuex
Seller: Roger E. Petit
Date: 10/08/15

N/A
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Pierre U. Solon
Date: 10/07/15

273 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Anna V. Scala
Seller: Joseph Cardaropoli
Date: 10/13/15

149-151 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Home Equity Assets Realty
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 10/02/15

42 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Efrain Diaz
Seller: Oscar Velazquez
Date: 10/07/15

32 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Lamoureux LLC
Seller: Michael D. Rancitelli
Date: 10/16/15

138 Packard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Jason D. Beston
Seller: Jayson Fernandez
Date: 10/16/15

22 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Paul M. Foley
Seller: Antonio M. Martins
Date: 10/13/15

20 Paramount St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Anibal Rosado
Date: 10/07/15

1357 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Henry Mercado
Seller: Sherry A. Marchessault
Date: 10/07/15

2064 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Steve Ramos
Seller: Gail M. Anderson
Date: 10/07/15

46 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $137,900
Buyer: Alice A. Jumba
Seller: Mark E. Lemire
Date: 10/06/15

25 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,900
Buyer: Irina Ovchinnikova
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/01/15

Pendleton Ave. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Living Water Church God
Seller: City View Property Services
Date: 10/08/15

14-16 Pequot St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Home Equity Assets Realty
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 10/02/15

35 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Ernest J. Nemeth
Seller: Victoria A. Vermette
Date: 10/16/15

105-107 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Kenny B. Nguyen
Seller: Susan Finerman-Bierly
Date: 10/09/15

17 Shirley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Brian S. Kingsley
Seller: Shirley Park Realty LLC
Date: 10/06/15

131 Sunbrier Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Christopher Skora
Seller: Kenneth R. Knodler
Date: 10/09/15

87 Sunnybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Luz Diaz
Seller: Mello, Charles A., (Estate)
Date: 10/16/15

Tremont St. (NS) #229
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Angel L. Lafargue
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 10/02/15

49 Varney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christopher R. McMaster
Seller: Richard P. Alvord
Date: 10/15/15

67 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: David G. Luthi
Seller: Anna V. Scala
Date: 10/13/15

WALES

32 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Michael Mariettos
Seller: Kelly Crowley
Date: 10/14/15

112 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Misterka
Seller: Kenneth L. Nolin
Date: 10/07/15

WESTFIELD

1095 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Susan M. Zemba
Seller: Valeriy Gumenyuk
Date: 10/09/15

78 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $482,943
Buyer: Walter G. Gummelt
Date: 10/05/15

21 Highland View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Tina D. Avery
Seller: Constance M. Cramton
Date: 10/16/15

22 Janelle Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: John D. Daniels
Seller: Andrea Spohr
Date: 10/16/15

10 Heggie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: John O. Brettman
Date: 10/09/15

35 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Ivan Panasyuk
Seller: Marc A. Yacovone
Date: 10/08/15

16 Knollwood Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Irina Girich
Seller: Michaelian, Vahe, (Estate)
Date: 10/07/15

26 Lady Slipper Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Tamal K. Galustov
Seller: Caroline M. Murray
Date: 10/09/15

32 Laflin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Dellea
Seller: Pavel V. Banari
Date: 10/16/15

86 Ridgecrest Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert G. Gordon
Seller: Pierce, Charles P., (Estate)
Date: 10/14/15

402 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: 410 Southampton Road LLC
Seller: DC Cycle Accessories & Services
Date: 10/09/15

459-R Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carol C. Blanchard
Seller: Jo-Ann St.Jean
Date: 10/08/15

12 Toledo Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Markt
Seller: Henry C. Begin
Date: 10/15/15

88 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Pepperbug Real Estate Investment
Seller: Kathy Kim
Date: 10/07/15

40 Vadnais St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Hawkins
Seller: Leveille, Lorraine M., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/15

23 Whispering Wind Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Michael D. Charland
Seller: Carol C. Blanchard
Date: 10/07/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

61 Avondale Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Faiz Rabbani
Seller: Michael B. Fournier
Date: 10/09/15

54 Blossom Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Patrick J. Lynch
Seller: Leonard W. Anair
Date: 10/15/15

40 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Saif M. Aljabi
Seller: Susan L. McCarthy
Date: 10/01/15

46 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $143,435
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Thomas J. Inserra
Date: 10/15/15

51 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,950
Buyer: Jennifer Miarecki
Seller: August Martinelli
Date: 10/09/15

90 Frederick St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Mark H. Harrison
Seller: Yelena Chernysh
Date: 10/02/15

58 Glenview Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Corey R. Decker
Date: 10/15/15

139 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephen Leclair
Seller: Edward W. Grabowski
Date: 10/01/15

19 Houston Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Donna J. McCarthy
Seller: Dorothy O. Barrett
Date: 10/08/15

129 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Anthony Valentino
Seller: Patricia G. Desrosiers
Date: 10/15/15

293 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Zijad Catic
Seller: Jason D. Lashway
Date: 10/02/15

177 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Sunnyside Corp.
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 10/14/15

42 Old Barn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: William V. Guiel
Seller: Joyce Bannick
Date: 10/05/15

46 Penrose Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Carrie R. Ingham
Seller: Walter R. Tucker
Date: 10/16/15

726 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $143,900
Buyer: Katelynn T. Filippone
Seller: William J. Lyons
Date: 10/07/15

96 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Michael J. Marcus
Seller: James M. Black
Date: 10/16/15

WILBRAHAM

1844 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

1846 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

1872 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

15 Bradlind Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Michael Gagne
Seller: Christopher L. Garrow
Date: 10/16/15

68 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Darlene A. Bowen
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 10/02/15

2 Conifer Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Gregory D. Vreeland
Date: 10/07/15

10 Dollar Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: HLZC Holdings Inc.
Seller: Lower Pioneer Valley Education
Date: 10/01/15

9 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

11 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

13 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

15 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 935-979 Main St. Realty
Seller: Emanuel D. Rovithis
Date: 10/02/15

680 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Brian M. Kibbe
Seller: Barbara W. Fitzgerald
Date: 10/15/15

10 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $139,200
Buyer: Ashley E. Adamski
Seller: Aly E. Sebae
Date: 10/08/15

11 Pearl Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Eric D. Ganley
Seller: Mashiyat Moghaddam
Date: 10/09/15

2 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michelle Malafronte
Seller: Shelby L. Cook
Date: 10/09/15

11 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Douglas J. Althen
Seller: John G. Singiser
Date: 10/01/15

4 Stirrup Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Sheldon
Seller: Peter A. Rossi
Date: 10/02/15

2 Three Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Andrea L. Davis
Seller: Jeffrey C. Allard
Date: 10/02/15

1 Whisper Walk
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Patrick J. McCarthy
Seller: John M. Zeroogian
Date: 10/15/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

129 Gray St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kilerine Properties LLC
Seller: Virginia Lewis
Date: 10/05/15

72 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Eric Knyt
Seller: Mary E. Gouge
Date: 10/13/15

14 South Orchard Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $676,000
Buyer: Casie A. Smith
Seller: Gail Fuller
Date: 10/01/15

89 State St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Matthew D. King
Seller: Edward G. Lyon
Date: 10/06/15

BELCHERTOWN

170 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Heather A. Plouffe
Seller: KLN Properties LLC
Date: 10/16/15

1 Bunker Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Patrick Guerdon
Seller: Lynn A. Bock
Date: 10/02/15

196 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Brandon J. Gonzalez
Seller: Gregory N. Normand
Date: 10/08/15

88 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael A. Mosher
Seller: USA VA
Date: 10/16/15

25 Green Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Nathan M. Goraj
Seller: Michael McLaughlin
Date: 10/01/15

40 Grenwich Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Robert J. Donovan
Seller: James F. Holden
Date: 10/01/15

N/A
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $124,141
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra L. Ducharme
Date: 10/15/15

71 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Olympic RE LLC
Seller: Yih-Ming Hsiao
Date: 10/07/15

345 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lee Belisle
Seller: Michael E. Millette
Date: 10/05/15

260 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Irene Mariettos
Seller: Michael E. Mariettos
Date: 10/14/15

16 Trillium Way
Belchertown, MA 01002
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Linda M. Wentworth
Seller: Mark G. Jackson
Date: 10/02/15

199 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Raimer
Seller: Steven McCafferty
Date: 10/02/15

CUMMINGTON

24 Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $212,844
Buyer: Richard M. Zafft
Seller: Christopher S. Beach
Date: 10/02/15

12-B Swift River Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Justin J. Wiernasz
Seller: Gary P. Burt
Date: 10/16/15

EASTHAMPTON

9 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John A. Connolly
Seller: Aaron J. Stone
Date: 10/09/15

86 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Heather Salazar
Seller: Leakhena Som
Date: 10/02/15

203 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: David Jean
Seller: Elizabeth Nieves
Date: 10/15/15

15 Melinda Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Raymond E. Dinsmore
Seller: Michael P. Broussard
Date: 10/07/15

199 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Netto
Seller: Richard E. Konopka
Date: 10/07/15

5 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $221,125
Buyer: Felicia K. Malachite
Seller: Angelique M. Britt
Date: 10/05/15

16 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $191,363
Buyer: Veterans Affairs
Seller: Sean E. Krause
Date: 10/16/15

GRANBY

545 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Leanne A. Becker
Seller: Rose E. Gonzalez
Date: 10/01/15

162 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $427,104
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Bonnie B. Snyder
Date: 10/08/15

HADLEY

204 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Angelo Vissas
Seller: John Fillio
Date: 10/15/15

319 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Montgomery Rose LLC
Seller: D. A. Johnson
Date: 10/02/15

River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Sweet Meadow Farm LLC
Seller: D. A. Johnson
Date: 10/02/15

HUNTINGTON

30 Pisgah Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Bernard P. Gawle
Seller: Julia M. Jones RET
Date: 10/09/15

MIDDLEFIELD

102 West Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Conservancy Nature
Seller: Richard S. Merrell
Date: 10/02/15

NORTHAMPTON

40 Berkshire Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $421,000
Buyer: Mark W. Erba
Seller: Robert & Heather King NT
Date: 10/02/15

20 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $482,631
Buyer: Mark D. Hamill
Seller: Bridge Road LLC
Date: 10/06/15

60 Emily Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Michael L. Kesten
Seller: Arnold D. Well
Date: 10/09/15

40 Fairway Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Hampshire Fairway TR
Seller: Lee J. Robinson
Date: 10/02/15

350 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Nancy E. Kirk
Seller: Delia A. Shelkey
Date: 10/09/15

7 Hampton Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Alan H. Bloomgarden
Seller: Zimmerman, George R., (Estate)
Date: 10/14/15

317 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rachael A. Hanley
Seller: Michelle Stevens
Date: 10/05/15

38 Ladyslipper Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $461,000
Buyer: Alexander Simon
Seller: Deborah J. Cahillane
Date: 10/09/15

67 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Roger Taylor
Seller: Debra B. Costello
Date: 10/02/15

97 Mountain St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Peter J. Bienkowski
Seller: Christine Driscoll
Date: 10/08/15

68 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $343,400
Buyer: David C. Hammer
Seller: Suzanne R. Starling
Date: 10/08/15

51 Phillips Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $569,000
Buyer: Hope M. Klein
Seller: Phillips Place LLC
Date: 10/16/15

182 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Bryan Coutain
Seller: Donald J. Sonn
Date: 10/09/15

409 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Kira E. Jewett
Seller: Suzanne Schuster
Date: 10/07/15

Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Wright Builders Inc.
Seller: Hospital Hill Development
Date: 10/15/15

61 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Frank E. Antonucci
Seller: William R. Murray
Date: 10/07/15

PELHAM

9 Pine Tree Circle
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Janet Lansberry
Seller: Chastain, Frances G., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/15

PLAINFIELD

64 Old South St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Christine T. Pinney
Seller: Michael R. Packard
Date: 10/02/15

386 West Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Peter C. Gorham
Date: 10/05/15

SOUTH HADLEY

279 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Kristene M. Schwantner
Seller: Louise K. Haas
Date: 10/15/15

24 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kelley F. Haigh
Seller: Debra L. Sayers
Date: 10/09/15

239 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Jade C. Jump
Seller: Rhoda M. Donze
Date: 10/09/15

317 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: John H. McCarthy
Seller: David D. Gregory
Date: 10/16/15

12 Harvard St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $141,973
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Robert W. Bishop
Date: 10/14/15

3 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Michael R. Boyle
Seller: David R. Scofield
Date: 10/08/15

29 Noel St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: F. H. Donovan
Seller: Mercier, Walter I., (Estate)
Date: 10/09/15

3 Ralph Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Kasey N. Bunnell
Seller: Christopher J. Schwantner
Date: 10/15/15

SOUTHAMPTON

16 Geryk Court
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Petra 2 T
Seller: Robert H. Perrea
Date: 10/14/15

Old Harvest Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: G&F Custom Built Homes
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 10/05/15

Old Harvest Road #4
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $126,900
Buyer: James F. Boyle
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 10/09/15

WARE

78 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Robert D. Ellithorpe
Seller: Smith, Lauretta C., (Estate)
Date: 10/08/15

36 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Paul A. Moryl
Seller: Anna Wyderka
Date: 10/07/15

16 Monroe St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Roman Catholic Bishop Springfield
Seller: Phillip G. Vadnais
Date: 10/01/15

WORTHINGTON

47 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Keith Desjardins
Seller: McGrath, John J., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/15

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Akca, Fahri
628 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/15

Bancroft, Jessica A.
6 Royalston Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Bezio, Kevin M.
124 Highland Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Bilton, Mark A.
43 Meadowbrook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/13/15

Bonanno, Christopher T.
5 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Brignoni, David
a/k/a Brignoni-Nieves, David
72 Kearney Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Bryden, Christopher L.
Bryden, Christina M.
61 Dickinson St.
2nd Floor
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

Burns, Robert F.
44 Daniel Dr.
Leominster, MA 01453
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/15

Cameron, Lucretia D.
1259 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Churchill, Michael J.
Churchill, Rachel L.
26 East Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/15

Coleman, Erin S.
111 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/15

Creative Touch
Dawson, Colleen
346 College Highway
Southhampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Delaney, Wendy J.
a/k/a Delaney King, Wendy
452 West Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Forsyth, James M.
19 Revere St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/05/15

Hartmann, Paige I.
10 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Hill, Sean E.
85 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

Jones, Icie B.
a/k/a McMullen-Jones, Icie B.
211 Crane Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/13/15

Keeler, Allan E.
22 Manor House Court
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/10/15

Kelley, Kristopher R.
47 Richelieu St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/15

Larson, Frank T.
Larson, Kathleen P.
a/k/a Proulx, Kathleen
a/k/a Kate Larson
21 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/05/15

Latini, John
19 Wilson St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Lemke, John
53 Corey Colonial
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/14/15

Lord, Janet Irene
35 Robert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/09/15

Marshall, Robert J.
93 Grochmal Ave., Lot 40
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/10/15

Martinez, Angel
83 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/13/15

McGuigan, John M.
43 Lakewood Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Monopoli, Leanne F.
a/k/a Josephson, Leanne F.
a/k/a Farr, Leanne F.
P.O. Box 1435
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

O’Hare, William J.
O’Hare, Susan A.
a/k/a Gosselin, Susan A.
54 Mountainview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/06/15

Perry, Ivan J.
Perry, Marie E.
a/k/a Perry, M. Ella Anita
315 Ridge Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Perry, Kimberly A.
a/k/a Sullivan, Kimberly A.
1362 Massachusetts Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/01/15

Rivera, Gisela
37 Woodrow St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

Rodriguez, Graciela
147 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/07/15

Rose, William W.
87 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/06/15

Sanocki, Henry S.
19 Pine St., Apt. A
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/07/15

Sickler, Suzanne Hunt
6 Treehouse Circle Apt. 3
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

Sinopoli, Jessica M.
450 Greylock St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Slate, Wiona S.
22 South Long Yard
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

Torres, Elis Z.
391 Tokeneke Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/15

Vasquez, Alex
21 Bowers St., Apt 306
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/15

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of October 2015.

AGAWAM

ASD Plumbing & Heating
55 School St.
Stan Anisimov

GBB
540 Southwick St.
Christopher Catjakis

Feeding Hills Wellness Center
567 Springfield St.
Gina Manning

Paradise Destinations Travel
33 North St.
Danielle Plascik

HOLYOKE

Electric Cafe & Catering
10 Open Square Way
John Aubin

Lighthouse Holyoke
208 Pace St.
Josiah Litant

Mount Joe to Go
206 Maple St.
Peter Rosskothen

Scout Curated Wears
10 Lexington Ave.
Lorg Fischer-Dewitt

NORTHAMPTON

Behrens Collective
56 Meadow St.
Kory J. Behrens

Clinic Alternative Medicines
98 Main St.
Jennifer Nery

Euphoria Float Spa
241 King St.
Loria Schott

Northampton Radio Group
15 Hampton Ave.
Samuel Bush

Rhodes, Bixby & Wakefield
125 Pleasant St.
Keith Bixby

River Valley Company
330 North King St.
Rochelle Prunty

PALMER

Baldyga Service, LLC
11 Wanut St.
Bruce Baldyga

Jane Alden Convenience Store
1469 North Main St.
Mukesh Patel

SPRINGFIELD

A Pro’s Touch
169 Savoy Ave.
Yamil Santiago

A to Z Gate
465 Belmont Ave.
Benjamin Nguyen

All World Costume Jewelry
18 Eldridge St.
Foster White

BWF Inc.
354 Main St.
Joseph Pafumi

C.J. Bella’s Landscaping
38 Sunrise Terrace
Carlos Labella

Cedar’s Food Mart
405 Armory St.
Linda A. Gheit

Cotto’s Power Washing Inc.
16 Tyler St.
Alexander Cotto

Deb’s Auto Repair
250 Vergs St.
Albert Charles

Duke’s Barbershop
902 Carew St.
Juan Santana

Elsie’s Flower Shop
166 Main St.
Rebecca L. Kelly

Envy Nails
1777 Boston Road
Loan Nguyen

Escuadron de Limpiesa
26 Arch St.
Betty Duena

Forest Hills Landscaping
138 Gillette Ave.
David P. Robillard

J & D Polish & Deburring
33 Mohawk Dr.
Dennis Nelson

WESTFIELD

Ebenezer’s Bar & Grill
110 Elm St.
Ebenezer’s Westfield Inc.

French Twist Bakery
183 Highland Ave.
French Twist Bakery

Frosted Swirl Cupcakes
36 Jeremy Dr.
Frosted Swirl Cupcakes

Michael’s Towing
247 Elm St.
MCV Inc.

The Country Clipper
9 Russell Road
Sara Noska

The Groomer
77 Main St.
Tracy Durkee

Top to Bottom Cleaning
23 Reservoir Road
Lynn Cornelius

Whip City Music
126 Elm St.
Whip City Music

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Auto Kraft Service Center
44 Mulberry St.
Frederick Fruwirth

Beedle’s Baubles
179 North Blvd.
Galen Plourde

Direct Results
2005 Riverdale St.
John Epstein

Gorecki Enterprises Inc.
1285 Riverdale St.
Gorecki Enterprises

Park Square Realty
470 Westfield St.
PSQ Inc.

Sol’s Tire Service Inc.
953 Union St.
William R. Ellis

Speedway
341 Memorial Ave.
Speedway, LLC

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

EB Partners
646 Springfield St.
$125,000 — Showroom renovations

Sarat Ford
245 Springfield St.
$1,500,000 — Internal and external remodel of existing building

AMHERST

57 East Pleasant St., LLC
57 East Pleasant St.
$10,500 — Replace commercial rooftop HVAC units

Realty Income Corporation
468 West St.
$150,000 — Interior remodel of Speedway

Sixty-Nine Ninety-One Main St. Inc.
79 Main St.
$8,000 — Storefront remodel

CHICOPEE

Clearview Heights
200 Lambert Terrace
$25,000 — Replace roof

Lady of Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$35,000 — Interior renovations at O’Leary Dormitory

GREENFIELD

Country Club of Greenfield
180 Country Club Road
$20,000 — Exchange existing antennas

Franklin Community Co-Op Corporation
144 Main St.
$28,000 — Install walk-in cooler

Haddleton Associates
37 Butternut St.
$20,000 — Exchange existing antennas

Lorenz Family LP
312 Federal St.
$372,000 — Construct addition to existing Aubuchon Hardware

LUDLOW

Center for Human Development
20 Cady St.
$3,000 — Commercial alterations

Ludlow Burial Vault
148 Amherst St.
$129,000 — New roof

NORTHAMPTON

Billmar Corporation
330 North King St.
$660,000 — Interior and exterior renovations

Lloyd Tarlin
228 King St.
$149,000 — Interior fit out for support group

Northampton Co-Op Bank
63 King St.
$115,000 — Convert to yoga studio

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$30,000 — Replace Main Street facade

Smith College
126 West St.
$43,000 — Convert storage to office space

PALMER

Burgundy Brook Cafe
3092 Palmer Road
$5,000 — Enclose porch

Pathfinder Vocational Tech
240 Sykes St.
$160,000 — Install new roof

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
45 Noble St.
$160,000 — Install fire-protection system in senior center

Columbus Apartments, LLC
91 Elm St.
$4,000 — Second-floor renovations

Douglas Clinic Inc.
48 Court St.
$184,000 — Alterations

HD Development of Maryland Inc.
514 East Main St.
$49,000 — Restroom renovations

J & F Management
124 Elm St.
$3,000 — Bathroom renovations for handicap accessibility

K-C Aviation, Inc.
33 Elise St.
$108,000 — Renovate 4,970 square feet of office space

Rock Steady Real Estate
815 North Road
$14,500 — Partition for two new offices

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

287 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Dmitriy D. Darmanchev
Seller: June S. Foster TR
Date: 09/24/15

76 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pavel Belogour
Seller: Jacques A. Lamuniere
Date: 09/23/15

94 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pavel Belogour
Seller: Jacques A. Lamuniere
Date: 09/23/15

BUCKLAND

46 Avery Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jack P. Hayden
Seller: PDV Inc.
Date: 09/25/15

CONWAY

76 Pleasant St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jessica Dampier
Seller: Ira N. Band
Date: 09/30/15

79 Upper Baptist Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Suzanne O. Artemieff
Seller: Sharon Carty
Date: 09/23/15

DEERFIELD

47 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Adele B. Dowell
Seller: Yves R. Jacques
Date: 09/28/15

85 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Matthew Marceau
Seller: Anthony J. Furnari
Date: 09/30/15

83 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Gabriel S. Smith
Seller: Frank P. Marchand
Date: 09/29/15

ERVING

4 Semb Dr.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Lori A. Hall
Seller: Elizabeth M. Call
Date: 09/30/15

GILL

30 Franklin Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Nash L. Bly
Seller: Bradford S. Stone
Date: 09/30/15

GREENFIELD

54 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Shana A. Korenewsky
Seller: Denise M. Hubert
Date: 09/24/15

7 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Steven G. Childs
Seller: Robert C. Simpson
Date: 09/21/15

376 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Philip F. Deyman
Seller: Charles W. Purple
Date: 09/30/15

40 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,900
Buyer: Anthony M. Falco
Seller: Shanna L. Burke
Date: 09/21/15

23 Pleasant St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Evan S. Childress
Seller: James W. Cole
Date: 09/22/15

36-1/2 Russell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: William B. Kern
Seller: Holly A. Christensen
Date: 09/21/15

28 Spring Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Emily M. Notarfrancesco
Date: 09/30/15

135 Thayer Road Ext.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: John R. Lyons
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/29/15

44-46 Water St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jerad Goulston
Seller: Jeffrey A. Traft
Date: 09/30/15

LEYDEN

333 Greenfield Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul S. Fisher
Seller: Susan E. Pazmino
Date: 09/21/15

MONTAGUE

18 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Michael A. Ketcham
Seller: Bridge Street TR
Date: 09/25/15

NEW SALEM

237 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Evan L. April
Seller: Paul J. Golden
Date: 09/29/15

NORTHFIELD

1013-C Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Corwin D. Edson
Seller: Jessica S. Edson
Date: 09/25/15

ORANGE

84 Oak Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Lynn M. Bielecki
Seller: Jamey Cearley
Date: 09/25/15

SUNDERLAND

47 Howard Hepburn Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: David Sagan
Seller: Laura C. Grace
Date: 09/24/15

WARWICK

8 Gale Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Byrnes
Seller: Kevin L. Alden
Date: 09/25/15

165 Hockanum Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joel V. Rice
Seller: Paul Robbins
Date: 09/30/15

WHATELY

Dickinson Hill Road (SS)
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: J. R. Klinger
Seller: Louis D. Hannum TR
Date: 09/28/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

135 Anvil St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Justin D. Matisewski
Seller: Michael D. Balise
Date: 09/30/15

78 Cooley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Patricia Semanie
Seller: Sandra Dauphinais
Date: 09/25/15

95 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Anthony D. Saloio
Seller: Richard L. Voltz
Date: 09/29/15

123 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Joyce E. Siana
Seller: Patricia Misisco
Date: 09/23/15

99 Forest Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Charles K. Frohock
Seller: David M. Healey
Date: 09/24/15

43 Fruwirth Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Angela M. Mancini
Seller: Frederick S. Fruwirth
Date: 09/30/15

Lango Lane #6
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Svetlana Strela
Seller: PBI Inc.
Date: 09/28/15

1410 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Shellie M. Donner
Seller: William A. Saltman
Date: 09/30/15

180 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $262,900
Buyer: Carrie L. Smith
Seller: Bruce R. Hebert
Date: 09/25/15

497 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Sherika T. Allen
Seller: Joshua X. Tower
Date: 09/28/15

536 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Hoisington
Seller: Frank M. Lalli
Date: 09/21/15

1068 North St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kostiantyn Kuterhin
Seller: Rose M. Alessandri
Date: 09/22/15

189 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Michael C. Lagacy
Seller: Jacob Dushane
Date: 09/30/15

337 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Robert J. Consedine
Seller: Town Of Agawam
Date: 09/29/15

30-32 Ottawa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Buynicki
Seller: Evans, Ernest D., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

139 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert J. Carey
Seller: Lynne Kerber
Date: 09/30/15

266 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: William J. Sperry
Seller: Francis C. Lewis
Date: 09/30/15

74 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Juanita D. Estrada
Seller: Walter Hollinger
Date: 09/30/15

570 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: George Deveno
Seller: KMCG Realty LLC
Date: 09/30/15

1275 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Carmen C. Marin
Seller: James D. Dow
Date: 09/28/15

105 Witheridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Lempke
Seller: Robert J. Carey
Date: 09/23/15

BLANDFORD

66 1st St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lori J. Hitchcock-Mietka
Seller: Michael A. Mike
Date: 09/30/15

14 Island Acres Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Willmott
Seller: Joshua A. Weinstein

30 Mill Lane
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $689,900
Buyer: Hilltop Northeast Enterprises LLC
Seller: Donald G. Moriarty
Date: 09/29/15

BRIMFIELD

Route 20
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: RCFAM LLC
Seller: Robert H. Clark
Date: 09/25/15

160 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Jerrold Bennett
Seller: Jeremy P. Hart
Date: 09/22/15

CHICOPEE

157 Amherst St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rafael Cornier
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 09/24/15

145 Beauregard Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Raymond D. Potvin
Seller: Jeanne M. Lafleur
Date: 09/30/15

54 Berger St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Tatyana Onufriychuk
Seller: MNH Sub 1 LLC
Date: 09/25/15

47 Blanchwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David Sullivan
Seller: Myles J. Mueller
Date: 09/25/15

53 Bonneville Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Cristina Polanco
Seller: Angela Coulopoulos
Date: 09/25/15

50 Calvin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Miroslawa Mazgula
Seller: Mark J. Dion
Date: 09/30/15

10 David St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Caleb Z. Provost
Seller: Heather K. Wrisley
Date: 09/29/15

162 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Nathan P. Mahoney
Seller: Patricia A. Fredette
Date: 09/28/15

82 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Aleksey Stebenkov
Seller: Vyacheslav Kuzmenko
Date: 09/29/15

36 Harrington Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Kimberly Dout
Seller: Bruce Flynn
Date: 09/30/15

20 Harwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Andrulot
Seller: Kenneth C. Burkamp
Date: 09/22/15

115 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Michael W. Guiel
Seller: William V. Guiel
Date: 09/21/15

47 Lester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Craig Cwalina
Seller: Kenneth R. Hebert
Date: 09/28/15

63 Ludger Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Buyer: Andrew R. Beaudry
Seller: Jeremiah Beaudry
Date: 09/25/15

6 Macek Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Arminda P. Hanifin
Seller: Lynn Dehneh
Date: 09/24/15

55 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Linda Furgal
Seller: Christopher P. Renaud
Date: 09/29/15

165 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Jean P. Desjardins
Seller: Shirley R. Chretien
Date: 09/21/15

75 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Riverbend 2 Properties
Seller: Charles M. Johnson
Date: 09/24/15

N/A
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Nathan F. Labak
Seller: Weaver, Kimberly K., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

18 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Alexis Rodriguez
Seller: Thanh Monat
Date: 09/30/15

148 Telegraph Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Tammy Szukala
Seller: Yelena S. Pavlenko
Date: 09/29/15

153 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Angela Rodriguez
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 09/23/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

22 Bettswood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thomas Anthony
Seller: Donna W. Gore
Date: 09/22/15

28 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael M. Brock
Seller: Norman R. Vigneault
Date: 09/30/15

98 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: David E. Labrie
Seller: Jason M. Newmark
Date: 09/25/15

53 Melrose Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Dung V. Pham
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 09/22/15

17 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Seved P. Gheblealivand
Seller: Micheal A. Sorokin
Date: 09/24/15

HAMPDEN

198 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Thomas Petzold
Date: 09/30/15

61 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: James R. Damour
Seller: Kevin J. Caputo
Date: 09/25/15

53 Steepleview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $747,682
Buyer: Robert J. Villeneuve
Seller: Michael J. Kane
Date: 09/25/15

HOLLAND

10 Forest Court
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Gerald Baseel
Seller: Jon R. Macneal
Date: 09/22/15

HOLYOKE

43 Amherst St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: James E. Durfee
Seller: Maureen M. Grenier
Date: 09/30/15

61 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mark Peltier
Seller: Philip B. Kraus
Date: 09/24/15

57 Calumet Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,200
Buyer: Samuel J. Verla
Seller: Michael J. Sullivan
Date: 09/30/15

108 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $164,408
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Gilberto J. Sotolongo
Date: 09/28/15

121 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Hugenpoet LLC
Seller: Gretna Green Development
Date: 09/30/15

19-27 Hadley Mill Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Reynardo Nazario
Seller: Patricia Gosselin-Gorman
Date: 09/30/15

1155 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Amer F. Ahmed
Seller: Conrad Duquette
Date: 09/29/15

19 Joanne Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Swindell
Seller: Lorraine M. Gorham
Date: 09/24/15

4-6 Orchard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Karl H. Hastings
Seller: Ana E. West
Date: 09/30/15

358 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jose L. Colon
Seller: Everett J. Sexton
Date: 09/30/15

206 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,333
Buyer: Ventures TR
Seller: Edwin R. Rivera
Date: 09/23/15

417 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kathleen Welch
Date: 09/25/15

54 Sterling Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Kathleen M. Marcinek
Seller: Deanna M. Dunn
Date: 09/25/15

LONGMEADOW

67 Allen Road
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Eileen S. Savoy
Seller: Scott M. Gousse
Date: 09/28/15

18 Blokland Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Holt
Seller: Sun T. Lin
Date: 09/30/15

25 Dover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Robert Heap
Seller: Barbara K. Seabury
Date: 09/30/15

40 Edgemont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Maynard
Seller: Henry Dutcher
Date: 09/25/15

70 Emerson Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Donna Flores
Seller: Warren S. Sumner
Date: 09/25/15

43 Fernleaf Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: PLS Realty Inc.
Seller: Regan, Jeanette T., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

81 Glenbrook Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Sean Daoust
Seller: James F. Foard
Date: 09/29/15

68 Northfield Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Douglas W. Taylor
Seller: Jay B. Appleman
Date: 09/30/15

170 Overbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $870,000
Buyer: James M. Fitzpatrick
Seller: James F. Zick
Date: 09/30/15

101 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Kalyan K. Pundla
Seller: Gloria J. Wilson
Date: 09/23/15

26 Whitmun Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Richard Butera
Seller: Gary M. Hebert
Date: 09/23/15

LUDLOW

608 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael Georgiadis
Seller: Patricia H. Johnson
Date: 09/30/15

132 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Anna Rodrigo
Seller: Marek Skora
Date: 09/28/15

East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Corry Real Estate Holdings
Seller: Antonio Sebastiao
Date: 09/30/15

300-302 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Cumberland Ludlow LLC
Seller: Jorge Dias
Date: 09/25/15

12 Keith Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Nay
Seller: Jaime A. Poulin
Date: 09/28/15

83 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nancy E. Tenney
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/30/15

103 Waverly Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Vasilya Turan
Seller: James W. Monette
Date: 09/30/15

MONSON

6 Maplelawn Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Edward A. Perry
Seller: Ryder, Esther C., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

225 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Keith C. Leonard
Seller: Erin F. Percoski
Date: 09/25/15

140 Peck Brothers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Tobias Trudeau
Seller: Loren B. Littrell
Date: 09/25/15

PALMER

227 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mario Morales
Seller: Jeffrey C. Allard
Date: 09/28/15

23 Brown St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Matthew Marciniec
Seller: John, Mary S., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

57 Commercial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: David A. Matteson
Seller: Joel B. Sefchik
Date: 09/23/15

Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Seller: Orlanda H. Miner
Date: 09/28/15

4400 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $167,220
Buyer: Roberto Chacon
Seller: Robert A. Shepka
Date: 09/30/15

54 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Ryan R. Talbot
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 09/25/15

16 Orchard St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Paul D. Sigovitch
Seller: Jon R. Rhodes
Date: 09/23/15

2086-2088 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Christopher Denison
Seller: Pietrewica, A. E., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/15

5 Sylvia St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Danny R. Champagne
Seller: Rudolph E. Kivior
Date: 09/30/15

1212 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Kevin M. Wenzel
Seller: Adams, Marry G., (Estate)
Date: 09/25/15

RUSSELL

271 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Indy B. Edwards
Seller: Michael A. Vaillancourt
Date: 09/30/15

SOUTHWICK

12 Bugbee Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard W. Anderson
Seller: Anderson, Elwood H., (Estate)
Date: 09/29/15

97 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Zachary P. Dougherty
Seller: Janet L. Nesbitt
Date: 09/28/15

17 Ed Holcomb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Red Oak Investments LLC
Seller: Elizabeth A. Cassady
Date: 09/29/15

11 Falmouth Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Maksim Dzyubenko
Seller: Susan J. Barnett
Date: 09/28/15

181 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $187,900
Buyer: Christopher L. Belinda
Seller: Pauline A. Fedora
Date: 09/29/15

SPRINGFIELD

80-82 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Johnathan S. Delgado
Seller: Gloria Baez
Date: 09/25/15

244 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Justin Veillette
Seller: Andreas A. Kralios
Date: 09/21/15

35 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Carly Muniz
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 09/23/15

1217 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,800
Buyer: Migdalia Pinto
Seller: Amanda M. Pereira
Date: 09/25/15

36 Calvin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Salomon A. Mateo
Seller: Beverly A. Capparelli
Date: 09/25/15

156 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $153,900
Buyer: Juan C. Dominicci-Sierra
Seller: Brittney H. Devenitch
Date: 09/25/15

248 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Epsilon Property Mgmt. Inc.
Seller: Taste Of Greece Springfield
Date: 09/28/15

54 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Charlie J. Lee
Seller: Concerned Citizens of Springfield
Date: 09/23/15

119 Garnet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Adrian N. Howell
Seller: Robert J. Palmer
Date: 09/25/15

23 Green Way
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carey D. Lape
Seller: Andy T. Trinh
Date: 09/30/15

15 Haven Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Brian W. Terlik
Seller: Daniel J. Garrity
Date: 09/25/15

238 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Gloria J. Wilson
Seller: Donna M. Dougherty
Date: 09/23/15

97 Holly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: 97 Holly LLC
Seller: Holly Street Realty Inc.
Date: 09/23/15

166 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Winston J. Nixon
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 09/25/15

78 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Epsilon Property Mgmt. Inc.
Seller: Taste Of Greece Springfield
Date: 09/28/15

2220 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $296,382
Buyer: Roger Cohen
Seller: Re-Co Partnership
Date: 09/28/15

360 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Jose A. Lopez
Seller: Jimmarie Sosa
Date: 09/30/15

87 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Alessandro Calabrese
Seller: Benjamin M. Ulrich
Date: 09/29/15

N/A
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Lucrecia N. Andujar
Seller: Muhammad Chaudhery
Date: 09/30/15

13 O’Connell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Kaitlynn N. Hoague
Seller: Christine A. Roy
Date: 09/25/15

50 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Christina Diaz
Seller: Rafael A. Vallejo
Date: 09/30/15

1247 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Zusha E. Rodriguez
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 09/30/15

1587 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Robert J. Pelletier
Seller: Donald Laverdiere
Date: 09/28/15

54 Pheasant Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ivan V. Rosas
Seller: Darrel L. Franklin
Date: 09/28/15

730 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Maria Prendergast
Seller: Daniel Garte
Date: 09/30/15

926 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nelson R. Gonzalez
Seller: Heather Long
Date: 09/29/15

120 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Abby L. O’Quinn
Seller: Norman R. Boucher
Date: 09/29/15

94 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Justin Ferreira
Seller: Jerrold E. Prendergast
Date: 09/30/15

124 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Thomas S. Campbell
Seller: John T. Branciforte
Date: 09/23/15

60 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Aleksey M. Taganov
Seller: Mary J. Allen
Date: 09/24/15

84 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Mariovy Gonzalez
Seller: Costantino G. Venezia
Date: 09/22/15

36 West Bay Path Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Maria I. Ortiz
Seller: Myron St. Louis
Date: 09/30/15

193 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $136,900
Buyer: Miguel A. Cruz
Seller: Pelletier, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 09/21/15

1308-1310 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: JJS Capital Investment
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 09/24/15

60 Wrenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Sheila Hayes
Seller: Tanya O’Neil
Date: 09/30/15

TOLLAND

968 Colebrook River Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Billy J. White
Seller: Whitney Bonadies
Date: 09/30/15

37 Lakeside Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Kollo Pal
Date: 09/28/15

WALES

101 Haynes Hill Road
Wales, MA 01010
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ricky J. Simoneau
Seller: Robert G. Woodward
Date: 09/30/15

129 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kelly Nepus
Seller: Isaac P. Rattin
Date: 09/30/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

601 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Eveson
Seller: Kevin J. Wedemeyer
Date: 09/24/15

291 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,200
Buyer: Kerry M. Jackson
Seller: Siri J. Lewis
Date: 09/25/15

38 Monastery Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Sarah A. Latour
Seller: Mary A. Flaherty
Date: 09/29/15

738 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Martin
Seller: Edmund Apostle
Date: 09/22/15

42 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Carolyn L. Gallo
Seller: Charles K. Frohock
Date: 09/24/15

130 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Michael J. Vickers
Seller: Jane Provost
Date: 09/28/15

WESTFIELD

70 Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sokhom Yan
Seller: Ruth E. Finney
Date: 09/24/15

128 Devon Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Mark Archambeault
Seller: Mary L. Hood
Date: 09/30/15

11 Flynn Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Matheny
Seller: RSP Realty LLC
Date: 09/25/15

9 Irene Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Brian M. Hale
Seller: Michael J. Veillette
Date: 09/28/15

311 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: 301 North Elm LLC
Seller: Jonathan D. Powers
Date: 09/25/15

856 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Russian Evangelical Baptist
Seller: Mino Inc.
Date: 09/30/15

48 Pinehurst St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Eric Grimaldi
Seller: Richard P. Carotenuto
Date: 09/29/15

55 Ridgecrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Luis Otero
Seller: Ronald G. Watson
Date: 09/28/15

1 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Melinda Gnoza
Seller: Johnson, Harold W., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

31 Southview Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Popielarczyk
Seller: David J. Barton
Date: 09/25/15

13 Stuart Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sherrilynn M. Guffey
Seller: Luis Otero
Date: 09/25/15

21 Vine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Nicole Niemiec
Seller: Clegg, Barbara B., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/15

182 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert A. Ferrier
Seller: Swanson, Donald N., (Estate)
Date: 09/25/15

WILBRAHAM

5 Birchknoll Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Willard W. Boss
Seller: Kathryn B. Leary
Date: 09/22/15

66 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $282,900
Buyer: James P. Kane
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 09/21/15

35 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $267,900
Buyer: Timothy Stasiak
Seller: Willard W. Boss
Date: 09/22/15

11 Horseshoe Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Malgorzata M. Zalinska
Seller: Lynne D. Quintin
Date: 09/30/15

2 Margaret Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Anibal Machado
Seller: Joseph C. Kruzel
Date: 09/22/15

4 Old Orchard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Leo P. Tassinari
Seller: David A. McCarthy
Date: 09/24/15

3 Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Heather Wrisley
Seller: Nathan T. Walker
Date: 09/29/15

16 Pearl Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jason Fahey
Seller: Richard A. Schieding
Date: 09/22/15

2 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Robert T. Kelliher
Seller: George Deveno
Date: 09/30/15

19-21 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael W. Scibelli
Seller: Patricia A. Waite
Date: 09/21/15

1329 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Jason D. Frisk
Seller: Amy C. Rice
Date: 09/25/15

888 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Nichols
Seller: Michael C. Grise
Date: 09/24/15

1-1/2 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: French Property Mgmt.
Seller: James Charles
Date: 09/25/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

8 Coach Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Laura Leclair
Seller: William M. Loving
Date: 09/24/15

N/A
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Steven V. Andon
Seller: Shumway, Wilbur O. 2nd, (Estate)
Date: 09/22/15

428 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $288,400
Buyer: Stephen S. Nonnenmann
Seller: William J. O’Neil
Date: 09/30/15

20 Valley View Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Plumtree Real Estate LLC
Seller: Ertel, Madge O., (Estate)
Date: 09/28/15

BELCHERTOWN

38 Chartier Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $306,500
Buyer: Ethan E. Farrell
Seller: Daniel C. Larouche
Date: 09/24/15

766 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Heather L. McCann
Seller: Andrew R. Whiteley
Date: 09/30/15

10 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Zadworny
Seller: Edward F. Bock
Date: 09/30/15

50 Center St.
Belchertown, MA 01056
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Lawrence A. Bandolin
Seller: Commons Group LLC
Date: 09/28/15

22 Emily Lane
Belchertown, MA 01002
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Seth M. Tellier
Seller: J. P. Builders Inc.
Date: 09/29/15

125 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Angela M. Bergeron
Seller: Donna L. Perry
Date: 09/30/15

19 Laurel Ridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Lauricella
Seller: Franco Desantis
Date: 09/30/15

22 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Katherine D. Lorenz
Seller: William Verrochi
Date: 09/29/15

369 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Modesto Zenon
Seller: Adam J. Niziolek
Date: 09/29/15

539 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: William S. Verrochi
Seller: Robert E. Henrichon
Date: 09/29/15

121 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Capital One
Seller: Lori A. Klekotka
Date: 09/22/15

7 Town Beach Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $181,400
Buyer: Dorothy J. Beye
Seller: Deborah A. Palmer
Date: 09/22/15

CHESTERFIELD

17 Fuller Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: CJ Lammers
Seller: Lauren B. Fox
Date: 09/21/15

EASTHAMPTON

8 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Anup K. Sangar
Seller: Felix Rodriguez
Date: 09/30/15

58 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sheila Prosterman
Seller: Brian D. Burrell
Date: 09/30/15

98 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael T. Lucia
Seller: Derek M. Degrandpre
Date: 09/25/15

22 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Julia M. Mathiau
Seller: Gail Dearellano
Date: 09/29/15

176 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timothy Luce
Seller: Earl H. Lizotte
Date: 09/30/15

32 Mayher St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Stone
Seller: Andrew Caires
Date: 09/30/15

29 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Michael J. Natale
Seller: Anne M. Theberge
Date: 09/30/15

53 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Elissa F. Perrier
Seller: Wendy J. Allen
Date: 09/30/15

GRANBY

60 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: James S. White
Seller: James W. Lowe
Date: 09/24/15

531 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Davis
Seller: Travis C. Scheinost
Date: 09/25/15

374 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Charles Rider
Seller: Alice Vlasenko
Date: 09/23/15

258 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: George A. Randall
Seller: Ran-Lin NT
Date: 09/28/15

80 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $314,200
Buyer: Philip B. Kraus
Seller: Stephanie Linnehan
Date: 09/30/15

7 Lyman St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Kenneth R. Hebert
Seller: Anthony V. Cerini
Date: 09/29/15

144 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Raymond E. Aldrich
Seller: James White
Date: 09/28/15

145 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Peter Giroux
Seller: Coderre Development Inc.
Date: 09/30/15

HADLEY

21 Meadowbrook Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $271,900
Buyer: Kimberly A. Schlichting
Seller: Reichert, Katharine E., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

292 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Vincent J. Tran
Seller: Brett F. Johnson
Date: 09/28/15

48 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Olusoji D. Olakanpo
Seller: James P. Tudryn
Date: 09/30/15

HATFIELD

12 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Ahca 6 LLC
Seller: Carol L. Benson
Date: 09/21/15

27 Old Stage Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Patrick B. O’Connor
Seller: Jacklyn A. Dibrindisi
Date: 09/21/15

354 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Jo Stearns
Seller: Malinowski, Frank A. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 09/25/15

HUNTINGTON

11 Mountain View
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Todd G. Whitaker
Seller: Ralph L. Alcock
Date: 09/21/15

4 Sampson Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Malin Cederquist RET
Seller: Frank A. Zajac
Date: 09/29/15

NORTHAMPTON

11 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Jennison
Seller: Alvin I. Cohen
Date: 09/28/15

22 Berkshire Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,500
Buyer: Katherine L. Lytton
Seller: Loren V. Ball
Date: 09/21/15

120 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Etavab RT
Seller: Lisa A. Dee
Date: 09/28/15

135 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Crescent Street Creamery
Seller: Joann Christiansen
Date: 09/29/15

261 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Real Estate Associates
Seller: Northeast Ent. Realty
Date: 09/21/15

300 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: RJ Elm LLC
Seller: 300 Elm Street LLC
Date: 09/25/15

70 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Elizabeth K. Young
Seller: Janet A. Zmaczynski
Date: 09/22/15

748 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $157,600
Buyer: Rachel Rothman
Seller: Mary L. Curtis
Date: 09/30/15

40 Hickory Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Ann M. Stauble
Seller: James J. Keefe
Date: 09/21/15

28 Keyes St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Anna K. Bartenstein
Seller: Frederick A. Johnson
Date: 09/21/15

26 Langworthy Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $575,500
Buyer: Steven O. Gullerud
Seller: Dorcas F. Fisher
Date: 09/30/15

27 Langworthy Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Richard A. Macisaac
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 09/25/15

32 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Wilfred A. Morin
Seller: Alice L. Blatchley
Date: 09/21/15

225 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: Shawn Gundersen
Seller: Lisa Tennyson
Date: 09/25/15

99 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $372,448
Buyer: John E. Moore
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 09/25/15

68 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mary J. Marquard
Seller: Labato, Marcella T., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/15

120 River Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $1,115,000
Buyer: Equinox Partners LLC
Seller: Audubon Partners LLP
Date: 09/22/15

68 Sheffield Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Burg
Seller: Corey A. Fox
Date: 09/21/15

SOUTH HADLEY

141 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Lisa C. Gebhardt
Seller: Mark M. Ducharme
Date: 09/29/15

10 Cedar Ridge
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Miriam W. Esber
Seller: James E. Durfee
Date: 09/30/15

450 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Steven E. Deren
Seller: Louise Goldberg
Date: 09/30/15

42 Ferry St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Cotton
Seller: Walter, Catherine C., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/15

15 Harvard St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Mark Burrows
Seller: Myra L. Quick
Date: 09/24/15

192 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard T. Stebbins
Seller: Theresa A. Peltier
Date: 09/28/15

49 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Timothy W. West
Seller: Angela B. Haggerty
Date: 09/30/15

20 Roundelay Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jennifer R. Grabowski
Seller: Jeanette C. Peters
Date: 09/28/15

126 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Michael J. Sobon
Seller: Donald J. Casey
Date: 09/30/15

7 Skinner Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Manuel T. Reyes
Seller: First Niagara Bank
Date: 09/25/15

4 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Ruliere Thomas
Seller: David L. Brunelle
Date: 09/22/15

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Birchwood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: James Keefe
Seller: Richard J. Truehart Jr. LT
Date: 09/22/15

51 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Derek A. Revord
Seller: Nicholas V. Tracy
Date: 09/24/15

5 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Volkan Polatol
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 09/28/15

8 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Dastoli
Seller: F&G Development Corp.
Date: 09/25/15

25 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Dana E. Green
Seller: Susan M. Rusconi
Date: 09/25/15

WARE

90 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Janet A. Crosier
Date: 09/22/15

5 Hillside Terrace
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: William Korzec
Seller: Yvette L. Dudek
Date: 09/30/15

177 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Amber A. Wilder
Seller: Francis H. Dixon
Date: 09/28/15

104 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Jennifer Bradley
Seller: Joseph P. Hession
Date: 09/22/15

66 West Warren Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Brett Richards
Seller: Amber A. Wilder
Date: 09/28/15

WESTHAMPTON

120 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mark S. Keel
Seller: Nancy J. Ronan
Date: 09/30/15

179 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Duane P. Desilets
Seller: Nabil A. Hannoush
Date: 09/25/15

97 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Paul R. Tourville
Seller: Daniel Dmuchovsky
Date: 09/30/15

WORTHINGTON

43 Thayer Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Charles T. Ryan
Seller: Alan K. Lecker
Date: 09/30/15

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alfaro, Blanca L.
304 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/28/15

Ames Spaces
Ames Living Spaces
Ames, Scott A.
PO Box 123
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/15

Baker, William C.
Baker, Theodora A.
94 Sheri Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Barnes, Jeffrey O.
Barnes, Susan M.
27 Somerset Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Belanger, Michelle L.
705 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/15

Belcastro, Kari E.
106 Faculty St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/15

Brazeau, Vincent A.
Brazeau, Dianne E.
55 Spring St.
Apartment 113
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/15

Brown’s Auto Body
Brown, Fitzroy
25 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/17/15

Bucknell, Robert T.
Bucknell, Barbara A.
5 Stoneybrook Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Change Enterprises, LLC
Chang, Jimmy E.
175 Cedar Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Chapin, Joyce Francis
45 Doverbrook Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Cross, Anita S.
52 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Daviau, Christopher M.
Daviau, Lilaina W.
25 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/16/15

Elhassan, Alaa A.
65 Harrington Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Eurkus, Michael Edward
4 Center St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/15

Gonzalez, Cassaundra L.
a/k/a Jayne Gonzalez, Cassaundra Lea
57 South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/15

Goyette, Jay M.
Goyette, Debora A.
16 Bay State Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Hastings, David F.
74 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/15

Henchey, Allen D.
938 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Kenyon, Amanda
46 Fairview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/28/15

LaGasse, Robert Joseph
LaGasse, Rhonda Ann
105 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/15

Law Office of Jennifer A. Smolinski
Smolinski, Jennifer A.
252 Green Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/16/15

Lepine, Lori A.
44 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Mercado, Betsy L.
21 Ames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/15

Muse-Coney, Corinthia E.
188 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/15

Okey Dokey DJ Service
Bell, Kevin S.
82 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Ramos, Evelyn
Ramos, Luis
16 Pear St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/15

Ramsdell, Phillip Leroy
Ramsdell, Brooke Lee
43 Falmouth Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Rivard, Randall William
14 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/15

Rodriguez, Victor L.
73 East St., Apt. 305
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Rosario, Doris
42 Harvard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/15

Salahna, Thomas M.
236 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/19/15

Slater, April
143 Mill St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/15

Trinidad, Justina
a/k/a Torres, Justina
268 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/15

Trudell, Nicholas J.
Trudell, Christine R.
45 Wakefield St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/15

Turati, Jill C.
a/k/a Lombardi, Jill C.
103 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/15

Velez, Frances
20 Easthampton Road, #J2
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/15

Weigel, Anita Maria
71 State St., Apt 322
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/15

Whitten, Richard W.
Whitten, Marsha M.
46 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/15

Winslow, Brian P.
219 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/17/15

Wright, Deborah L.
13 Columbia Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/15

Zaldivar, Nicholas P.
17 Grandview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/16/15

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of October 2015.

AGAWAM

Affordable Refinishing
63 Tina Lane
Juan Lopez

Bella Ness
168 Elm St.
Vanessa Tuttle

Hair Impressions
525 Springfield St.
Jill Traska

New England Educators Insurance
1325 Springfield St.
Brett Ralph

The Doggie Dood
27 White Birch Terrace
Ryan Osborne

HOLYOKE

A Plus Auto Sales
9 Avon Place
Angel M. Albelo

E & C Services
19 Concord Ave.
Edward J. Glica

Gio Calendars & Toys
50 Holyoke St.
Hassan B. Khalio

Room to Room Cleaning
40 Laurel St.
Jeanne Edmond

NORTHAMPTON

Joia Beauty
6 Crafts Ave.
Mette Gustavsen

Kristy’s Nails
737 Damon Road
Hai H. Nguyen

Phoenix Upholstery
221 Pine St.
Brian Gross

Revival Body Work & Massage
241 King St.
Yong Li

Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
124 King St.
Curtis Rich

Symbols & Cymbals
415 Prospect St.
Nerissa Nields-Duffy

PALMER

My Plus Size E-Closet
34 North St.
Maura Avery

Palmer Auto Mall, LLC
1219 Thorndike St.
Raymond Recor

Speedway
1411 Main St.
Speedway, LLC

SPRINGFIELD

J & R Simmons Group
799 Sumner Ave.
Jacqueline Simmons

J.T. Home Improvement
72 Waverly St.
John Thornton

Mamajuana Restaurant
1060 Wilbraham Road
Luis East Springfield

Marsh and Marsh Enterprises
24 Arbutus St.
Lascelles G. Marsh

MZ Creations
16 Ringgold St.
Michelle Martinez

Nem Tile and Design
31 Clarendon St.
Andre Alleyne

Orchard Imports
1213 Worcester St.
D’Juan Barklow

Pleasant Snack Bar
174 Main St.
Avon L. Porfirio

Premier Lifestyle
148 Jamestown Dr.
Kyle Griffith

Resources and People
29 Ridgecrest St.
Elizabeth Hogan

Saludy Vida
2660 Main St.
Blanca Nieves

Six Corner Stone Pizzeria
305 Walnut St.
Adnan Yildirim

Smily’s Spot
471 Boston Road
Fazul U. Rehman

Software Providers
101 State St.
Lynne Govoni

Top Shelf Landscaping
128 Dewitt St.
Troy A. Gadreault

WESTFIELD

Bloomfield Landscaping
868 Southampton Road
William Bloomfield

Dancer’s Image
77 Mill St.
Beth Drugan

Mary Kay Beauty Consulting
11 Heggie Dr.
Michael Harling

Paws of Nature
11 Brentwood Dr.
Jill H. Rose

Under an Ivy Moon
36 Noble St.
Marie McCutchen

Westfield Action Sports Photography
1417 East Mountain Road
John Sharon

Wolf Paw Creations
67 Highland Ave.
William L. Johnston

WEST SPRINGFIELD

American Executive Connection
1642 Westfield St.
Kevin Anderson

Bumblebee Booths
140 New Bridge St.
Aloysius Alamed

Cashway Oil
75 Union St.
David Vickers

Dollar Express
1150 Union St.
Dollar Express Stores

Firestone Tire & Service
501 Memorial Ave.
Daniel J. Hamlett

Readings by Margurite
1353 Riverdale St.
Margurite Miller

Departments Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Malek Shawarma Inc., 11 East Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002. Eliana Dabbous, same. Sandwiches and beverage services.

EASTHAMPTON

Cheharkrupa Inc., 22 Cottage St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Pragneshkumar Patel, 11 Caitlin Way, Westfield, MA 01085. Real estate management.

FEEDING HILLS

Pioneer Valley Mentors Inc., 149 Cayote Circle, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Charitable organization.

GREENFIELD

American White Shepard Association Inc., 75 Old Albany Road, Greenfield, MA 01301. Terri Vest, 573 Ponderosa Ave. #4, O’Fallon, IL 62269. To encourage and promote quality in breeding of purebred white Shepards.

HADLEY

China Golf Collectors Society Inc., 245 Russell St., Unit 6, Hadley, MA 01035. Wayne Xing, 35 Autumn Lane, Amherst, MA 01002. Forum for golf collectors to meet.

Foundation for Indigenous Kids Inc., 7 Grand Oak Farm Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Ellen Roy, same. Charitable organization.

NORTHAMPTON

Digital Eyes Film Productions Inc., 207 Bridge St., Northampton, MA 01060. Patrick J. Moynihan, same. Film production.

Fall River Drywall Systems Inc., 206 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Michael St. Amand, 5 Crescent St., Millers Falls, MA 01349. Drywall installation.

PITTSFIELD

Carol Link Physical Therapy Inc., 174 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Carol Grace Link, 180 Ann Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Physical therapy.

Khem Organics Inc., 100 North St., Ste. 405, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Amy MacDonald, 953 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Non-profit organization.

SOUTHAMPTON

M.P. Vaclavicek Inc., 9 Donna Marie Way, Southampton, MA 01073. Mark P. Vaclavicek, same. Insurance sales and financial advisor.

SOUTHWICK

AMP Transport Inc., 71 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, MA 01077. Laurie Phelps, same. Transportation, cargo, and trucks.

KDC Construction Inc., 56 Kline Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Kristopher D. Corey, same. Excavation and snow removal.

WESTFIELD

EOV Transport Inc., 1430 Russell Road Apt. 12, Westfield, MA 01085. Yevgeniy Ovechkin, same. Transportation services.

Briefcase Departments

Springfield Regional Chamber Merger Approved

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts secretary of state has given final approval to the merger between the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce to officially form the Springfield Regional Chamber. At a meeting of both the ACCGS and the Springfield Chamber, the membership of the ACCGS and the Springfield Chamber voted in person and by proxy to unanimously approve the merger and create the new organization. The creation of one unified organization was the result of more than two years of discussions, comprehensive analyses, reviews of best practices, and benchmarking against chambers across the country. Under the previous model, the ACCGS served as an umbrella organization providing services and benefits to a collective of affiliate chambers: the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Professional Women’s Chamber of Commerce (PWC), and the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5). The new organization reflects the merger of the ACCGS and Springfield into one organization. “Our region is one economic marketplace,” said chamber President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. “This merger better reflects the regional thinking of our membership, and, as a result, we have a clearer and strengthened vision, stronger collaborations with existing regional partners, and greater opportunities for new ones. It enables the chamber to grow so that its members can grow, too.” He added that the move “also allows us to have a stronger, more unified voice to better shape policy on Beacon Hill and in Washington,” and noted that the merger also allows the chamber to have an increased regional presence to help drive growth, a more cohesive structure, operational efficiencies, and more effective and impactful use of resources. “In the end, this merger should provide for an increased level of service to our members so that we can maximize their financial investment in us.” While the ERC5 voted not to merge, the Springfield Regional Chamber will continue to provide services to these members through the remainder of their membership term. “We continue to work with the ERC5 and its leadership to identify mutually beneficial ways to work together to strengthen the region as a whole,” said Ciuffreda. Meanwhile, the Springfield Regional Chamber has debuted its new logo. According to Nancy Creed, the chamber’s vice president of marketing and communications, the new logo has a more modern look. “We wanted the logo to better reflect what we do rather than who we are,” she said. “Many still don’t understand what a chamber does, but this logo, specifically the words ‘Connect to Commerce,’ clearly reflect our purpose.” The logo, created by Creed with assistance from consultant Gary Czelusniak, centers around the number two because, as Creed noted, “partnerships take two for success — the chamber and a business, the chamber and the region, the chamber and its members, not to mention the businesses and consumers, businesses and employees, and the list goes on. Success is all about working together and building relationships.” She said the choice of colors also are significant, noting that orange represents enthusiasm, creativity, success, strength, and endurance, and is a color highly accepted among the younger generations. “Believe it or not, seeing the color orange actually increases the oxygen supply to the brain and stimulates mental activity, and people associate orange with good value.” She said grey, on the other hand, is associated with power, strength, authority, prestige without being overly formal, reliability, and stability. “Grey is also perceived as long-lasting and classic. That holds true for us since we have been connecting people to commerce for more than a century.” Springfield Regional Chamber members in good standing can use the new logo on their websites as a means of communicating to consumers their commitment and investment in the chamber. The chamber is also working on a new website, www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, and chamber staff have all transitioned to the new domain name for their e-mail addresses.

Single-family Home Sales Up in Pioneer Valley

SPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley reported that single-family home sales in September were up 19% across the Valley compared to the same time last year. The median price is up 4.1% from $191,750 last year at this time to $199,700 this year. In Hampden County, sales were up 12.2% and median price up 7.1% from September 2014, while in Hampshire County, sales were up 45.2%, and median price was up 1.9%. In Franklin County, sales were up 15.4%, but median price was down 8.8%.

State Unemployment Drops in September

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in September, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Thursday. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs in September. The job losses occurred in the education and health services; trade, transportation, and utilities; construction; and manufacturing sectors. However, year-to-date, Massachusetts has added 46,900 jobs. The preliminary estimates show 3,406,700 Massachusetts residents were employed in September, and 163,100 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,569,800. The labor force decreased by 21,900 from 3,591,700 in August, as 17,200 fewer residents were employed and 4,600 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The statewide unemployment rate in August was 4.7%. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 1.0% from 5.6% in September 2014. The September state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.1% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The Massachusetts unemployment rate continues to decline. Although the state experienced job losses in September, the overall jobs picture is strong,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II said. The state’s labor force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — decreased 0.4% to 64.9% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has decreased 0.6% compared to September 2014. September 2015 estimates show that 3,406,800 residents were employed, and 163,100 were unemployed. There were 35,400 fewer unemployed persons over the year compared to September 2014. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in professional, scientific, and business services; leisure and hospitality; and education and health services.

State Receives Grant for Apprenticeship Programs

BOSTON — The state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development was awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-growth industries in Massachusetts. The American Apprenticeship Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, will enable the state to help 300 residents gain apprenticeship training in industries with a growing demand for new employees, such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The funds will support the Massachusetts Apprenticeship Initiative (MAI) to increase the number of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities in those industries. There are more than 7,500 registered apprentices in the state in 2015. “As many employers in Massachusetts struggle to find the skilled labor to fill available jobs, this grant will enable training for individuals in high-demand industries and provide more job opportunities for the people of the Commonwealth,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $175 million in American Apprenticeship Grants to 46 awardees across the nation to expand apprenticeships in high-growth industries. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development will use the grant to build upon apprenticeship opportunities and address the skills gap for underserved residents. “Our team worked incredibly hard to be awarded one of these highly competitive grants,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker, II, who chairs the Workforce Skills Cabinet. “These funds will help us in our mission to meet employers’ demands for highly skilled workers so they can continue to grow their businesses. Businesses cannot grow if they cannot find enough skilled workers.” Created by the governor through an executive order, the Workforce Skills Cabinet’s goal is to align education, economic- and workforce-development programs, and policies to increase opportunities for training and employment for residents while helping businesses meet their growth needs.

Governor Files Landmark Substance-abuse Legislation

BOSTON — Continuing a series of initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled 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. The bill, titled “An Act Relative to Substance Use Treatment, Education and Prevention,” contains several additional provisions developed by the Governor’s Opioid Working Group to address prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. “Combating the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth calls for a comprehensive approach, and filing today’s landmark legislation is a critical step toward creating more effective treatment pathways and better controlling opioid-prescribing practices for first-time patients,” Baker said. “Our administration has already implemented a series of the working group’s recommendations to tackle this epidemic from every angle, ranging from prevention to recovery support.” This bill calls for new requirements for practitioners, educators, and communities and amends the civil-commitment statute to specify that women committed for substance-use treatment may be sent to new secure treatment units approved by the departments of Public Health and Mental Health, and ends the practice of sending women to MCI Framingham for treatment. Further, medical professionals will be granted the authority to involuntarily commit an individual for treatment for 72 hours if they pose a danger to themselves or others. Currently, individuals suffering from substance-use disorders can be held for treatment only through an order from the courts, which are not always in session, limiting access for families and patients in need of a 24-hour ‘front door’ to treatment for a substance-related emergency. To better control opioid-prescribing practices, the legislation contains a provision limiting patients to a 72-hour supply the first time they are prescribed an opioid or when they are prescribed an opioid from a new doctor. Practitioners will also be required to always check the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing an opioid to a patient, and will be required to fulfill five hours of training on pain management and addiction every two years.

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International Container Co. Plans Holyoke Facility Expansion

HOLYOKE — In an effort to accommodate a growth in production, International Container Co., LLC will build an expansion to its facility and operations headquartered at 110 North Bridge St. in Holyoke. The expansion is planned with the assistance of both local tax incentives and tax credits provided through the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP).
International Container Co. (ICC) purchased its 150,000-square-foot facility in Holyoke in 2001 and has since made many improvements to the property. Since moving to Holyoke, business has increased each year for the company. The tax-increment financing (TIF) agreement lasts for five years and allows for a property-tax exemption on the newly created real-estate value. In return, ICC has agreed to create a minimum of five new jobs and invest between $900,000 and $1 million in the project.
The agreement has been submitted to the Holyoke City Council for approval. In addition, ICC will receive state investment-tax credits, pending review and approval of the application by the Mass. Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, based on the amount of sales generated from the expansion.
“The expansion of International Container is another indicator that manufacturing is alive and well in Holyoke,” Mayor Alex Morse said. “Our city’s manufacturers are a vital part of the community and our economy. This local incentive will ensure that this project can be brought to completion to retain and create dozens of employment opportunities in our own backyard.”
Over the last two years, ICC has made substantial efforts to expand, now servicing all of New England and selling products across the U.S. ICC currently employs 45 people, noting a growth in employment since 2013 when there were 24 employees at the facility.
“We are very excited to be working with the city of Holyoke on our expansion project,” said Joseph Searles, general manager of International Container.

Curry Printing Changes Logo to Reflect Shift in Business

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Curry Printing in West Springfield is changing its logo to better reflect its core business.
Since opening in 1976 as Curry Copy Center, the printing business has experienced a paradigm shift. “Ninety-eight percent of what we do today is print, and not copy,” owner Stephen Lang said. “In the old days, customers would come in with their camera-ready originals. We would make a plate and then run off copies. Today, those originals are electronic files sent directly as e-mail attachments or uploaded on our website. No plates need to be made; we print direct to different devices depending on the job. Blueprints, full-color brochures, reports, manuals, newsletters, banners, signs, and all kinds of collateral material go direct to print.”
To reflect this change, Curry has updated its logo. “It’s still OK to call us Curry Copy if you want; we really don’t mind,” Lang said. “But we are so much more than copies these days.”

Country Bank Contributes $7,250 to Local Schools

WARE — Country Bank surprised 29 local schools that participate in the bank’s Savings Makes Sense School Banking Program with $250 gift cards to Staples. Each school received the donation to help cover the cost of back-to-school supplies. “We know how difficult it is for the schools to have the supplies they need when budgets become tight. They are truly so grateful and appreciative of this gift,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, Financial Education officer at Country Bank, adding that teachers typically spend about $250 of their own money annually to purchase items for their classrooms. Country Bank serves Central, Western, and Eastern Massachusetts with 15 offices in Ware, Palmer, Brimfield, Belchertown, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Paxton, Charlton, Leicester, West Brookfield, and Worcester. It sponsors the Savings Makes Sense program and the award-winning Credit for Life program in its communities. For more information, visit www.countrybank.com.

A Plus HVAC Recognized

WESTFIELD — A Plus HVAC of Westfield is one of nine New England-based contractors to receive a 2015 COOL SMART award. The firm, led by owner and President Nathan LeMay, has received this honor for three consecutive years. The honors were presented recently at the annual golf tournament of the Air Conditioning Assoc. of New England. Sponsored by the Massachusetts/Rhode Island COOL SMART program, the awards are given out during the sporting event held in Stow. The winning contractors specialize in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and are recognized for quality installation of energy-saving equipment and their overall contributions to the program. COOL SMART is a high-efficiency heating and cooling rebate program for residential customers of National Grid, Eversource, Unitil, and the Cape Light Compact. These program administrators sponsor the awards and the tournament to recognize contractors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for outstanding service and an ongoing commitment to energy efficiency. Launched in 2004, COOL SMART promotes the purchase and installation of Energy Star-qualified and high-efficiency air conditioners, heat pumps, and water heaters. Awards are distributed annually to recognize outstanding contractors for leadership, quality work, and active program participation. “For the past decade, we have witnessed more and more contractors participating in COOL SMART,” said Kevin Parse, Unitil program coordinator. “This program is important to public health because greenhouse-gas emissions and pollution are reduced by up to 30% as a result of their outstanding work. On behalf of Eversource, we are proud to be affiliated with the program and its committed contractors throughout the region. We applaud A Plus HVAC for its third consecutive win and hope to see even more participants next year.” To learn more about becoming a COOL SMART contractor, or for general program information, visit www.masssave.com or call (800) 473-1105.

Webber and Grinnell Unveils New Look

NORTHAMPTON — Webber and Grinnell recently unveiled a new look and logo. “We felt it was time to contemporize things at the agency,” said President Bill Grinnell. “We wanted a logo that reflects our progressive culture and makes a statement to current and future clients.” Webber and Grinnell has been serving personal and business insurance clients throughout the Pioneer Valley for more than 100 years. For more information about its services, visit www.webberandgrinnell.com.

Aaron Smith, P.C. Supports United Way Day of Caring

EAST LONGMEADOW — Aaron Smith, P.C., a certified public accounting firm serving individuals and businesses in the Pioneer Valley, supplied 10 volunteers for the United Way of Pioneer Valley Day of Caring last month. The Day of Caring is the largest day of service in the Pioneer Valley, bringing more than 1,000 people together to complete community-service work throughout the region. Aaron Smith employees participated in the Day of Caring by working with a local YMCA to close up a summer camp for the season. Camp Weber, part of the West Springfield YMCA, has been serving young people for more than 150 years. Generations have enjoyed the 75 acres of wooded property located on Dewey Street, which needs a thorough cleaning at the beginning and end of each season. “It was a pleasure working with Camp Weber as part of the United Way Day of Service,” said Joanna Smigiel of Aaron Smith. “We helped by sweeping out the various buildings at the camp and cleaning refrigerators, sinks, cabinets, and washrooms. We also moved picnic tables inside for the winter, moved various supplies into an indoor storage unit, and generally cleaned up the grounds.” The Day of Caring was established to promote the spirit of volunteerism, increase awareness of local human-service organizations, and demonstrate how people working together for the common good can accomplish great things. “It’s such a rewarding experience to help an organization that brings joy, education, and life skills to our area youth,” said Scott Betsher, certified public accountant and director at Aaron Smith. “We pride ourselves on our relationship with the United Way of Pioneer Valley, knowing that what we do together really makes a difference in the communities we serve. We are not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get the job done. This is how we approach our volunteer work and how we work on your business.”

Departments People on the Move

Webber and Grinnell Insurance Agency announced several recent changes at its North King Street office in Northampton:
• Mat Geffin has been named Vice President and Equity Partner at the firm. He started at the agency in 2009 as vice president of business development in the commercial-lines department, and quickly established himself as a leader at the agency. Geffin leads the sales efforts at Webber and Grinnell, in addition to managing a large book of business encompassing the construction, habitational, manufacturing, and nonprofit market niches. He is an active board member for the United Way of Pioneer Valley, Tech Foundry, and the philanthropic services committee at the Community Foundation;
• Jenna Rodrigue has been promoted to Commercial Lines Supervisor. She leads a team of eight business-insurance specialists and is responsible for the day-to-day service of the agency’s commercial clientele. She began her career at Webber and Grinnell 12 years ago as a commercial lines customer-service representative;
• Kathy Cusson has been named Personal Lines Supervisor. Part of the Webber and Grinnell team since 1989, she leads a staff of nine and is responsible for the day-to-day servicing of the agency’s personal-lines clients.
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Alison Shilinsky

Alison Shilinsky

Country Bank announced that Alison Shilinsky has been named senior vice president of Human Resources. With 10 years in the industry, Shilinsky is an experienced human-resources professional. She earned her master’s degree in management from UMass Amherst and her bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Assumption College. Shilinsky’s previous work at Brown Rudnick LLP, a prominent Boston law firm, has had a significant impact on her approach to human resources and business. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the New England Human Resources Assoc., the New England Employee Benefits Council, and the Mass. Bankers Assoc. “Alison is an exceptional example of what a human-resources professional is supposed to be,” said Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank. “Not only is she knowledgeable and dedicated, she demonstrates compassion and empathy to all employees. We are thrilled to have her join our team, as we know she will be a valued resource for Country Bank and its employees.”
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April Healey

April Healey

Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced that April Healey has joined the bank as a Mortgage Originator at the bank’s main office on Federal Street in Greenfield. Healey has more than 14 years of experience in real estate, most recently at a local, regional bank. She will be responsible for originating residential mortgage loans in Franklin and Hampshire counties. She attended Holyoke Community College and has held various positions with the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, including director and chairperson of its Realtor Public Image Committee. Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division is a community-based institution with more than $525 million in assets and $60 million in capital reserves. The bank provides residential mortgages, commercial loans, and deposit products at 10 offices in Western Mass.
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Tim Irwin

Tim Irwin

Chris Mader

Chris Mader

Tim Irwin and Chris Mader of OMG Inc., have been named in the annual 30 Under 30 Awards given jointly by Young Fastener Professionals and the Fastener Industry Coalition. “To be recognized by this prestigious group is certainly a high honor for these two outstanding individuals, and also for OMG,” said Hubert McGovern, president of OMG. “We are very proud of their accomplishments and for this great industry recognition.” The 30 Under 30 Awards are given annually to young industry professionals who are making a difference in the fastener industry. Ideal candidates are leaders who are driven, motivated, and passionate about their jobs and the future of the fastener industry. Individual nominations are selected based on several criteria, including their contribution to measurable results in the form of cost savings, sales increases, and design-efficiency increases. Irwin is a Product Manager with FastenMaster, where he is responsible for the LOK line of structural wood fasteners. He was cited for his team leadership as well as significant contributions he has made on the success of the FlatLOK, the ThruLOK, and the FastenMaster business as a whole. In his role as product manager, he has been able to significantly impact sales revenue and profits and has demonstrated a keen ability to drive product development based on end-user needs. Mader is a Codes/approvals Support Engineer for OMG’s Roofing Products division, responsible for helping evaluate new products, as well as developing and maintaining technical product specifications, maintaining code approvals, and keeping abreast of technical changes and advancements in the commercial-roofing industry. He has been instrumental in helping OMG understand critical compliance standards and requirements for products sold in various international markets and for his work with products designed to secure solar PV racking systems to commercial roofs. The winners from this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards were recognized at the National Fastener Industrial & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas on Oct. 21. Headquartered in Agawam, OMG Inc. is North America’s largest manufacturer of specialty fasteners and products for commercial and residential construction applications. The company operates two business units: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster.
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Beloved Earth, the Pioneer Valley’s first green cleaning company, has promoted Lynn Moynahan to the position of Assistant Vice President in charge of the residential services division. Beloved Earth co-founders David and Terra Missildine serve as company president and vice president, respectively. David oversees commercial services, and Terra oversees general operations. Moynahan has been with Beloved Earth for three years and previously served in the role of residential services manager for Hampshire County only. In her new position, Moynahan will oversee the entire residential services team, including managers in other counties. Beloved Earth employs a total of 12 staff members in its two divisions. The business primarily serves Hampshire County, but also Hampden and Franklin counties.
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Edward Garbacik

Edward Garbacik

Edward Garbacik has joined the team at Private Financial Design, LLC in South Hadley. For more than 30 years, he has been providing individuals and small-business owners with comprehensive financial planning as an advisor and planner, including investment-advisory services, retirement planning, estate planning, and other wealth-management needs. He earned the certified financial planner designation through the CFP certificate program at Boston University and has also been awarded the accredited investment fiduciary (AIF) designation, widely considered the fiduciary standard for business retirement planning and plan-sponsor services. Prior to joining Private Financial Design, Garbacik held the title of partner at a boutique investment firm specializing in retirement-income planning. He was also vice president and managing partner of investments at FSB Financial Group, where he led the group’s financial-planning and wealth-management team. Private Financial Design offers comprehensive financial planning for both personal and business needs, including fee-based investment-advisory services, retirement plans, and other wealth-management services.
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Dakin Humane Society has appointed Kimberly Hannah and Brendan Wood to serve three-year terms on its board of directors, according to interim Executive Director Nancy Creed. Hannah currently serves as office manager and executive assistant to the president and CEO for the Sisters of Providence Health System. Prior to that, she was the office manager and executive assistant to the president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and worked at Baystate Health for several years. She has volunteered for animal-rescue organizations including FACES and the Westfield Animal Shelter, and is a graduate of Bay Path College. Wood is a wealth-management advisor with the Foundation Management Group at Merrill Lynch. He previously taught at independent schools in Santa Barbara, Calif., and is a graduate of Princeton University. Dakin Humane Society delivers services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them from its two locations in Springfield and Leverett. The organization shelters, treats, and fosters more than 20,000 animals each year and has performed more than 62,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2009.