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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

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

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

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

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

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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.

Company Notebook

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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.”

People on the Move

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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.

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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 by visiting 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.

East of the River 5 Town Chamber Goes Independent

LONGMEADOW — The East of the River 5 Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) officially become an independent organization last month, following the merger of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, now known as the Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC). The leadership of the ERC5 decided that dissolving its board and sharing its financial resources with a Springfield-based organization was not in the best interest of its membership. Instead, the 24-person board voted unanimously to maintain its independence and continue as a business association serving the towns of Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden, and Ludlow. “When the ERC5 board met, all options were considered. In the end, it was clear that the businesses of our member towns needed and deserved direct representation,” said Dennis Lopata, ERC5 president. The ERC5 will continue its long-standing partnerships with the Western Mass. Economic Development Council and the newly formed SRC. For instance, the ERC5 will maintain a position on the SRC board and continue its partnership with the SRC on its three large regional events: Operation Outlook, the Beacon Hill Summit, and Super 60. Additionally, the ERC5 will hold three seats on the SRC legislative committee and offer a regional discount to its membership for those who would like to enjoy memberships with both organizations. “Our board has worked hard to strike a balance between independence and maintaining a partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber,” said Lopata. “Although it’s important that our membership get direct representation in their respective towns, it’s also important that we continue to support efforts at the regional level. We believe our arrangement … does just that.” Added First Vice Chair Edward Zemba, “there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the ERC5. This will be the first time in over 20 years that the ERC5 membership will have its own executive director. The membership will now have someone working exclusively on their behalf to ensure that they share in all of the benefits coming from the economic development taking place within our region.”

UMass President Praises Legislators for Funding Contracts

BOSTON — UMass President Marty Meehan praised the Massachusetts House for approving funding for UMass labor contracts when it passed a supplemental budget this week. “We appreciate the strong support that the University of Massachusetts continues to receive from the House of Representatives and commend Speaker Robert DeLeo, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brian Dempsey, and all members of the House for making a critical difference for the university that makes a difference in the lives of so many of our citizens,” Meehan said. The $360 million supplemental budget approved by the House includes $10.9 million in funding of labor contracts with faculty and staff working in the UMass system. “This kind of support allows us to recruit and retain faculty members who are among the very best in their fields and who make us the world-class academic and research institution that the Commonwealth deserves and needs,” Meehan added. The House action comes at a time when enrollment throughout the UMass system continues to rise, reaching a record 73,700, according to fall 2015 projections. Meanwhile, recent Thomson Reuters rankings place UMass as the 57th-most innovative university in the world, and the new World University Rankings rate UMass as the number-one public university in New England, the 24th-best public university in the U.S, and among the best universities in the world. The $10.9 million approved by the House would fully fund the first year of three-year contracts, covering 6,500 faculty and staff across the UMass system, the terms of which were prescribed by the Patrick administration. The salary increases were to have gone into effect during the 2014-15 fiscal year, but were delayed until Meehan authorized their payment last month, saying he intended to seek offsetting funding in the budget bill pending before the Legislature. The supplemental budget containing the funding for UMass now moves to the Senate for consideration.

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ESB to Partner with Hometown Bank

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of ESB Bancorp Inc., and Hometown Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hometown Community Bancorp Inc., jointly announced they will form a strategic partnership through the merger of their holding companies. After this transaction is completed, the combined mutual holding company will have more than $1.7 billion in assets and more than $180 million in equity capital, with a branch network of 23 offices located throughout Central and Western Mass. and Northeast Conn. ESB and Hometown will merge mutual holding companies, but will continue to run their banks independently and autonomously. The announcement follows ESB’s 2015 acquisition of Citizens National Bank in Putnam, Conn.

Center for EcoTechnology Hosts Blue Jean Ball

SPRINGFIELD — More than 50 contractors, builders, and green specialists filled EcoBuilding Bargains in Springfield on Oct. 2 for the first-ever Blue Jean Ball. The event, which featured food, beer, a raffle, and live entertainment, was created to thank partners who have helped the Center for EcoTechnology build a greener community. “We wanted to have a space to genuinely thank all of our partners who help us save energy and reduce waste,” said Green Building Sales Manager Susan Ash. “It’s because of them that we are able to have such an impact on this community.” The Center for EcoTechnology offers a host of services to new-construction contractors who want to build green. Services include HERS ratings, LEED certification and LEED AP services, passive-house certification, code testing, infrared scanning, Energy Star certification, energy-performance design consultation, modular-plant Energy Star certification, and more. Details can be found at www.cetonline.org.

Green Earth Computers Relocates, Expands

NORTHAMPTON — Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill, owner of Green Earth Computers, recently announced that the business is expanding by two technicians and moving from Amherst to Northampton in order to better serve clients in a much larger office space. The move to 20A Crafts Ave. will provide a more central location for many customers and make it easier for Green Earth staff to schedule on-site visits with clients across the Valley, Gulick-Sherrill said. The location is also more spacious, allowing for additional retail space for refurbished laptops, cables, and accessories. Green Earth has also welcomed two new technicians to the team in response to the growing demand. Greg Schwartz has previous experience at a variety of tech companies, including TechCavalry and College Pro Computers, where he worked alongside Gulick-Sherrill. Daniel Cottle is a Hampshire College graduate with more than 10 years of experience in computer and small-electronics repair. He previously worked in the Hampshire College Information Technology Department. Green Earth Computers was created in 2009 and offers on-site and drop-off computer repair services as well as remote assistance. The business promotes sustainability and offers computer-recycling services. It also specializes in repair and replacement of computer screens and charge ports, as well as batteries. For more information, call (413) 282-8324 or visit www.greenearthpc.us.

NUVO Shareholders OK Merchants Merger

SPRINGFIELD — The shareholders of NUVO Bank & Trust Co. overwhelmingly voted to approve the merger agreement between NUVO and Merchants Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Merchants Bank, and the related bank-merger agreement between NUVO and Merchants Bank pursuant to which Merchants Bank will acquire NUVO. The shareholders of NUVO approved the merger agreement by the affirmative vote of the holders of 84.5% of the outstanding shares of NUVO. Of the shares voted, approximately 97.6% of the shares were voted in favor of approval of the transaction. Consummation of the merger, which is subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of the other conditions of the merger agreement, is expected to occur on or about Nov. 30.

Farmington Bank Opens First Branch in Region

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Farmington Bank opened its first branch office in Western Mass., located at 85 Elm St. in West Springfield. “Farmington Bank’s new office in West Springfield will offer a complete line of consumer and commercial banking products,” said John Patrick Jr., chairman, president, and CEO of Farmington Bank. “In addition, we look forward to partnering with the Western Massachusetts community through the philanthropic activities of the Farmington Bank Community Foundation and the volunteer efforts of our Farmington Bank employees.” The West Springfield facility is the new home of Farmington Bank’s Commercial Services office, led by Michael Moriarty, senior vice president, commercial team leader, and regional executive, and its Western Mass. Mortgage Sales department, led by Brian Risler, assistant vice president and mortgage sales manager. Farmington Bank’s West Springfield office will be managed by Nikki Gleason, assistant vice president and branch manager. Gleason is a 15-year local banking professional, and comes to Farmington Bank from Hampden Bank, where she served as branch manager of its West Springfield branch. Gleason studied at Springfield Technical Community College and is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies.

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Lisa Pack

Lisa Pack

Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced that Lisa Pack has been named Nurse of the Year by the March of Dimes Massachusetts Chapter in the category of Labor and Delivery. This is the third consecutive year a Holyoke Medical Center nurse has received this elite distinction. “Lisa is highly deserving of this prestigious recognition,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of HMC and Valley Health Systems Inc. “Holyoke Medical Center prides itself on its exemplary team of professionals such as Lisa, who demonstrate consummate skill and deep compassion in providing critical nursing care.” Added Pack, “I am humbled to be recognized by the March of Dimes to be chosen for this award. I feel blessed to be a member of the Birthing Center staff, where I have now worked for 22 years since it opened. It is a job I love and where we work as a team to support and empower women to have the birth they desire. I am also deeply committed to MotherWoman and postpartum depression, for which I facilitate a weekly support group at Midwifery Care of Holyoke.” Pack will be honored at a reception in the Holyoke Medical Center lobby on Monday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. announced the promotion of Richard Marotta to president of Berkshire Bank and Sean Gray to chief operating officer of the bank. Marotta will be responsible for all aspects of administration, risk, and infrastructure, including people and systems, compliance, and credit. He has been serving Berkshire as executive vice president, chief risk and administrative officer since 2013. Gray will be responsible for the operating teams of the bank, including retail, commercial, small business, home lending, wealth management, and insurance. He has been serving Berkshire as executive vice president, retail banking since 2010. “Richard and Sean are results-driven, high-integrity leaders that have been integral to the growth of this company, and this promotion reflects their contributions. As we continue to execute on our strategic vision, their leadership and ability is increasingly important to our success,” said Michael Daly, CEO of the bank and the company. Additionally, the bank promoted three executives — George Bacigalupo, Josephine Iannelli, and Linda Johnston — to senior executive vice president, while promoting eight others to the executive team, broadening the responsibilities of these leaders and creating a more effective operating structure. They are Michael Carroll, executive vice president, chief risk and credit officer; James Curran, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, Central Mass. and Connecticut; Mark Foster, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, Eastern Mass. and ABL; Tami Gunsch, executive vice president, retail banking; Scott Houghtaling, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, New York; Allison O’Rourke, executive vice president, investor relations and financial institution banking; Deborah Stephenson, executive vice president, compliance and regulatory; and Gary Urkevich, executive vice president, IT and project management.

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Miranda Rowe

Miranda Rowe

United Personnel announced the promotion of staff member Miranda Rowe. Formerly an administrative coordinator in United Personnel’s main office in Springfield, Rowe has been promoted to a recruiter. In her new role, she will be assisting United’s Light Industrial and Professional divisions in sourcing and interviewing candidates. She will also oversee community-outreach activities including off-site recruitment, attending job fairs, and working with training programs to place graduates.

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St. Germain Investment Management announced the hiring of Richard Bleser as vice president and portfolio manager, and Thaddeus Welch as portfolio manager. Bleser manages investment portfolios, assists with trading, and performs analytical duties on both the fixed-income and equity sides. He brings experience and knowledge in fund analysis and portfolio management. He was previously the chief investment officer at Berkshire Bank in Pittsfield. While
at Meridian Capital Partners Inc., he was responsible for macroeconomic, S&P 500, and hedge-fund analysis. Prior to Meridian, Bleser was an equity analyst with Paradigm Capital Management Inc., where he generated long- and short-investment ideas in the small-cap specialty retail, leisure, and technology-distribution sectors. He began his career as a client analyst with Ayco Co., a Goldman Sachs Company. Active within the community, he has been involved with nonprofits and is also a trustee for the Berkshire Housing [401(k)] Plan. He holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and business administration from the State University of New York at Albany. Welch is responsible for managing trading activities and performing fundamental economic and sector research to assist in investment strategy development. He comes to the firm from Berkshire Bank in Pittsfield, where he managed portfolios in addition to providing analysis and research on market, corporate, and economic activities. Prior to Berkshire Bank, Welch was an assistant portfolio manager and a member of the investment committee at Spinnaker Trust in Portland, Maine. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Bowdoin College. He has completed all three levels of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) program.

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Beetle Press, a public-relations and communications firm in Easthampton, recently welcomed Ruby Dillon to the team to serve as an editorial assistant. Dillon earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations this year from Champlain College in Vermont. While in college, she served as a PR intern for a mission-driven nonprofit that provides respite for cancer patients by giving them a therapeutic sail on Lake Champlain. Through this experience, Dillon realized her passion for standing behind a cause and has since worked to promote various nonprofits. Janice Beetle, principal of Beetle Press, said Dillon is a key Beetle Press partner, handling the development of press releases and overseeing internal writing and web projects as well.

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Leesa Wallace

Leesa Wallace

Kevin Matheny

Kevin Matheny

The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast announced that Leesa Wallace has joined EANE as its new director of Learning & Development, and Kevin Matheny will serve as the new controller. Wallace will spearhead the EANE learning and development offerings, designing and customizing a diverse array of more than 500 substantive training programs each year. She replaces Susan Miller, who served in the role of director of Learning & Development for more than 18 years. Wallace is a learning strategist, guiding individuals, teams, and organizations to help them identify their most critical needs and create solutions that have real impact. She helps strengthen the capacity of individual contributors, creates clarity and collaboration on teams, and teaches leaders how to engage and tap into the potential of their people. Matheny has more than 15 years of progressive management experience across a broad range of business functions and industry segments including manufacturing, property management, financial services, and not-for-profit. He guides EANE with a combination of talent, technical knowledge, and business acumen in all reporting, operations, internal controls, and compliance areas. He replaces Paul Correia, who will assume full-time responsibility for membership as the new director of Member Relations. With a focus on maximizing revenues via budgeting and other strategic initiatives, Matheny, a certified public accountant, is known for his ability to manage costs through improved efficiencies and the elimination of redundancies. He has increased profitability by seeking out lower-cost solutions, implementing stricter purchasing protocols, and reducing overhead costs.

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Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) recently named Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh the recipient of the Anthony M. Scibelli Endowed Chair and Gary Masciadrelli and Paul Thornton recipients of the Joseph J. Deliso Sr. Endowed Chairs. Each year, STCC faculty are nominated for an endowed chair by their colleagues and then invited to apply. Applications are reviewed by an award-selection committee composed of faculty and staff. Winners are then selected by the STCC Foundation executive committee. The awards include a $3,000 grant given to each recipient, half of which is applied to professional development for the recipient and half of which is given to the recipient’s academic department. The Anthony M. Scibelli Endowed Chair was established in 1992 to recognize and foster faculty excellence. McGinnis-Cavanaugh, professor of Physics and Civil Engineering, will donate her funds to STCC’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to fund service projects and cover event costs. She is the faculty advisor to the chapter, which she created last year. Established in 1993 by the family of industrialist Joseph J. Deliso Sr., the Deliso Endowed Chair is awarded annually by the STCC Foundation in recognition of excellence in teaching. Masciadrelli, a professor and department chair in Mechanical Engineering Technology, will use the award funds to update software in his department to an industry standard product called PC-DMIS for coordinate-measuring machines. Thornton, professor and tri-chair of Business Administration, said award funds will be used to purchase a new printer and flip charts for his department as well as a set of multi-walkers which will be used in team-building exercises with his students.

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Dani Klein Williams, owner and lead photographer at Dani Fine Photography, was approached earlier this year by Amherst Media Publications about creating a book, set to be released in early 2016, focusing on the art and business of boudoir photography. Covering an array of topics in keeping with this theme, the book will comprise practical business advice as well as the step-by-step photographic techniques used by a successful professional photographer. For updates and more information on the progress of this project, follow the studio on Instagram and Facebook.

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The Gilded Lily Florist, a Sixteen Acres business for more than 30 years, announced a new owner, Brian Grisel. A Springfield resident, Grisel began working in a flower shop during his teens and is currently a floral designer with more than three decades of experience. Previous clients include Katherine Hepburn, Andy Williams, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, Barbara Bush, Conan O’Brien, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Rudolph Nureyev, Lee Radziwill (sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis), the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Princess Maria Trubetskaya, Princess Irina Bagration, Countess Sophia Cheremteff, the Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, as well as several previous governors of Connecticut and local politicians and corporate heads.

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

• Oct. 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley.

• Oct. 28: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Loomis House, 298 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke.

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

• Nov. 4: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Join the Greater Easthampton, Greater Northampton, and Amherst Area chambers along with our host, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, for a networking extravaganza. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking.

• Nov. 6: 
CheckPoint 2015 Legislative Summit. Registration and networking, 11 a.m.;
 welcome, lunch, and keynote speaker, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Chamber View
Dialogue with chamber executives, followed by legislative response, 1:30-3 p.m.; cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, 3-4 p.m. Keynote speaker: state Senate President Stanley Rosenberg. Also hear from Tim Wilkerson, regulatory ombudsman of Economic Policy Development at the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions to invited legislators.

• Nov. 7: 15th Annual Greater Easthampton Chamber Viva Las Vegas Bowl-a-Thon, at Canal Bowling Lanes, 74 College Highway, Southampton. Two sessions: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. A night of fun, laughs, music by DJ Jay Paglucia, and pizza as you help support funding this season’s holiday lights.

• Nov. 11: Monday Morning with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., Burger King, Easthampton.

• 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.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

• Oct. 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Northeast IT Systems Inc., 777 Riverdale St., West Springfield. Business networking event. Refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for all others. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 22: Leadership Holyoke/Meet at Wistariahurst Museum, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A leadership series with HCC faculty members participating as instructors and facilitators. Community leaders will participate as speakers. Sponsored by PeoplesBank and Holyoke Community College.

• Oct. 28: Murder Mystery Dinner, 6-9 p.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St. Networking cocktail hour at 6-7 p.m., with full-course dinner to follow. Sponsored by Meyers Brothers Kalicka and Baystate Restoration Group. During “Mystery at the Masquerade,” trade clues with other guests and solve the crime at this night of masks and murder. Cost: $49.95 for members, $52.95 for non-members and at the door.

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.

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

• Oct. 19: Long-term-care Planning, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Renaissance Advisory. Cost: free for chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618

• Nov. 2: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Amelia Park Children’s Museum, 29 South Broad St., Westfield. Event is free and open to the public. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Nov. 6: CheckPoint 2015 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, Holyoke. Cost: $50 for chamber members, $60 (paid in advance) for non-members. For sponsorship opportunities, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Nov. 9: Eat & Educate: Business Insurance Options, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 141 Elm St., Westfield. Presented by Shawn Torress & Kevin Green of Westfield Wealth Management and Westfield Bank. Cost: free for chamber members, $30 for non-members; $75 to attend all three Eat & Educate workshops. RSVP required. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Nov. 12: November After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Ezra’s Mercantile, 34 Elm St., Westfield. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• Nov. 4: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., co-located at the Western Mass Business Expo, MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. “New England’s Skills Gap in Advanced Manufacturing,” featuring Alison Lands, senior manager of Deloitte Consulting, LLP. Cost: $40. Reservations may be made online at www.professionalwomenschamber.com. The Professional Women’s Chamber is a division of the Springfield Regional Chamber.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
(413) 787-1555

• Nov. 4: Springfield Regional Chamber Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., co-located at the Western Mass Business Expo, MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Pull up a bar stool for a casual conversation with Harpoon Brewery CEO and co-Founder Dan Kenary. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door). Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• Nov. 12: Springfield Regional Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Tech Foundry, 1391 Main St., 9th Floor, Springfield. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• 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.

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

• Oct. 28: Food Fest West, 5:30-8 p.m., at Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will feature the foods of area restaurants, including Chez Josef, Classic Burgers, Crestview Country Club, EB’s, Hofbrau Joe’s, Murphy’s Pub, Partner’s Restaurant, Pintu’s, and more. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the Partnership for Education and the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online atwww.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

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Agenda Departments

Warm Up the Night

Oct. 22: The Family Outreach of Amherst will host its fourth annual Warm Up the Night event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. The tent at Lord Jeffery Inn will be transformed into a strolling culinary extravaganza. Enjoy delicious small bites, sips, and tastes from an eclectic mix of local food vendors, including 30Boltwood, Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar, the Blue Heron, Bread and Butter, Carr’s Ciderhouse, the Alvah Stone, Jasper Hill Farm, Sun Kim Bop Food Truck, and more. Features this year include a pig roast, live music by musicians the Winterpills and Roger Salloom, and a special appearance by local guitar legend J Mascis. Tickets are $45 per person. Visit www.chd/familyoutreach for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Condry at (413) 548-1272 or [email protected].

Survivor Journeys Halloween Gala

Oct. 30: Survivor Journeys invites the community to its first annual Halloween Gala at 6 p.m. at Storrowton Tavern Carriage House. The cost of the gala is $50 per person and includes dinner, music, and dancing. A cash bar will be available. Entertainment includes psychic mediums Nicky Taylor and Drianna Buonaducci, as well as practitioners from the Feeding Hills Wellness Center. Costumes are optional. Survivor Journeys provides social and emotional support services to cancer survivors, families, and caregivers. Services are built on collaboration with local providers and cancer survivors, along with regional and nationally recognized cancer organizations. Survivor Journeys, which serves adults, young adults, and pediatric cancer survivors, was co-founded by Dr. Jay Burton, founder and medical director of the Primary Care Cancer Survivorship Program of Western New England, and Maryann Palealogoupolus, a licensed independent clinical social worker. Survivor Journeys also announced that the organization will benefit from the generosity of S. Prestley and Helen Blake, who have offered a $25,000 matching grant challenge to the organization. The Blakes will match all funds raised by the end of year, up to $25,000. Visit survivorjourneys.org to register for the gala or for more information about support groups and developing programs.

Western Mass.Business Expo

Nov. 4: Comcast Business will present the fifth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News in partnership with Go Graphix and Rider Productions. The business-to-business show will feature more than 100 booths, seminars and Show Floor Theater presentations, breakfast and lunch programs, and a day-capping Expo Social (see the special section in this issue for details). Current sponsors include Comcast Business, presenting sponsor; Health New England, Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, MGM Springfield, and Wild Apple Design, director-level sponsors; the Isenberg School of Business at UMass Amherst, education sponsor; 94.7 WMAS, media sponsor; and Peerless Precision, robotics and manufacturing sponsor . Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $750. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Spirit of Skiing Award

Nov. 7: Cal Conniff will be honored by the New England Ski Museum (NESM) at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The event is open to the public. NESM’s Spirit of Skiing Award is given to honor a skiing notable who manifests the motto, “skiing is not just a sport, it is a way of life,” attributed to ski pioneer Otto Schniebs. Previous winners include Olympic medalists Stein Eriksen and Penny Pitou, U.S. Olympians Tom Corcoran and Tyler Palmer, Killington Ski Resort founder Preston Smith, renowned ski instructor Herbert Schneider, and ski-show impresario Bernie Weichsel. Conniff spent his professional life working for the betterment of the ski-area industry, managing the Mt. Tom Ski Area from 1968 to 1973. He put the small facility on the national map by developing extensive night skiing and one of the earliest snow-making systems in the country in the 1960s, two innovations that were soon emulated throughout the resort industry. During his tenure at Mt. Tom, Conniff targeted the youth market, introducing thousands to the thrill of downhill skiing through numerous school programs. Conniff took over leadership of the National Ski Areas Assoc. in 1973, moving its offices from New York City to West Hartford, Conn. and ultimately downtown Springfield in 1978, where it remained until his retirement in 1990. He was inducted into AIC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011, and to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1990. Tickets to the Nov. 7 event, which starts at 5 p.m., cost $75 and are available by calling the NESM at (603) 823-7177 or visiting www.skimuseum.com/events.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

City of Chicopee Fire Department v. Duane Equipment Corp.
Allegation: Failure to pay for fire-watch services: $8,205.20
Filed: 7/16/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

James Sikora v. Scuderi Group Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing: $39,200
Filed: 9/10/15

Kate Campbell, a minor, through her next friend, Brian Campbell v. Six Flags New England Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance and failure to warn causing injury: $304,000
Filed: 9/8/15

Michael Potito v. Frank Raschilla Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Breach of written contract: $73,728
Filed: 9/9/15

Theresa M. Charette-Smith v. Healthcare International Inc. and Philadelphia Insurance Co.
Allegation: Personal injury resulting from negligent operation of gym facility: $750,000
Filed: 9/9/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

A & G Inc. v. Jim Doyle Heating
Allegation: Failure to pay for equipment received: $15,692.79
Filed: 7/16/15

Consumer Product Distributors d/b/a J. Polep Distribution Services v. JK Healey Inc. d/b/a West End Package and Variety and Kelly Healey
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,661.13
Filed:7/14/15

Environmental Contractor Supply Inc. v. Baystate Homeguard Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $13,263.48
Filed: 7/23/15

O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates v. Tyree Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of professional services rendered: $18,300.31
Filed: 7/16/15

Russell T. Cable II v. Diamond Chevrolet Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and fraud: $8,106.88
Filed: 7/28/15

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Lori Jorgenson v. Cardinal Logistics Management Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of wages: $16,000
Filed: 7/10/15

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Focus on Manufacturing

Focus on Manufacturing
State Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) recently hosted a visit to Western Mass. by the Commonwealth’s Joint Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, which Lesser co-chairs. The group toured Menck Windows in Chicopee, Excel Dryer in East Longmeadow, and Hasbro/Cartamundi in East Longmeadow. Pictured at Menck Windows are Lesser and company Chairman Bodo Liesenfeld (left and right), flanked by state Rep. Brian Ashe and state Sen. James Welch (far left and far right).

Designs on Reading

Designs on Reading
The West Springfield Public Library announced a $10,000 capital-campaign contribution from Caolo & Bieniek Associates, the lead architectural firm for the library’s renovation and expansion project. The firm’s donation will be permanently recognized in a section of the new library’s greatly expanded children’s area. The campaign has now received more than $1.4 million in contributions and pledges, about 70% of its $2 million goal. Pictured, from left, are capital campaign committee representative Katie Harrington, West Springfield Mayor Edward Sullivan, library Director Toni Golinski-Foisy, architect Curtis Edgin of Caolo & Bieniek Associates, library trustee Carol Hegeman, and campaign committee member Karen Simpson.

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Amherst Colonial Village
81 Belchertown Road
$3,000 — Exterior renovations

CHICOPEE

HIS Land Associates, LLC
672 Fuller Road
$14,000 — Install sprinkler system

Knights of Columbus
460 Granby St.
$27,000 — Strip and re-roof

Our Lady of Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$9,000 — Renovations at Berchman’s Hall

GREENFIELD

409 Federal Street, LLC
377 Federal St.
$8,500 — New shingles

Federal Realty
277 Main St.
$363,000 — Install wireless communications facility on existing building

Greenfield Co-Op Bank
63 Federal St.
$10,500 — Install suspended ceiling

Rosenberg Property, LLC
311 Wells St.
$44,000 — Subdivide existing space into office area

Salvation Army
72 Chapman St.
$114,000 — Renovate kitchen and two bathrooms

LUDLOW

Colvest Wilbraham, LLC
450-456 Center St.
$295,000 — New commercial building

SPRINGFIELD

988 Main Street, LLC
994 Main St.
$10,000 — Renovations for hair salon

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
$13,000 — Convert classroom to office and conference room

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$1,870,000 — Tenant fit-up of three floors for office space

Titeflex
603 Hendee St.
$164,000 — Renovations

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$53,9000 — New roof

WESTFIELD

Anthony Rotticello
Root Road
$38,000 — Pre-engineered metal building

Stanley Park
400 Western Ave.
$1,691,000 — 1,500-square-foot bathroom and kitchen facility

Westfield Housing Authority
12 Alice Burke Way
$602,000 — Construct elevator shaft with lobby

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Jennifer Demerski
52 Park St.
$4,500 — Exterior renovation to storefront

KQuad, LLC
312 Memorial Ave.
$55,000 — Antennas installed to existing roof

Real Estate Transactions

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Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

355 Ashfield Mountain Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Kim Payne
Seller: Tamara Sloan
Date: 09/11/15

BERNARDSTON

4 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Shannon Wissman-Hoar
Seller: Foxhill Road RT
Date: 09/16/15

191 Martindale Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Nathan R. Streeter
Seller: Moore, George R., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/15

47 Turners Falls Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Fisk
Seller: Lester A. Black
Date: 09/10/15

BUCKLAND

5 Dunbar Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $262,750
Buyer: John B. Schatz
Seller: Warren S. Overlock
Date: 09/15/15

CHARLEMONT

39 Heath Stage Terrace
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Douglas F. Pratt
Seller: Thomas R. Lively
Date: 09/09/15

DEERFIELD

54 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Catherine A. Eden
Seller: Brian P. Diggins
Date: 09/16/15

ERVING

156 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Hill
Seller: Sadlowski, Pauline M., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/15

GREENFIELD

780 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Steven D. Beckwith
Seller: William C. Shumway
Date: 09/14/15

19 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: L. R. Grignaffini-Gordon
Seller: Daniel R. Ashline
Date: 09/18/15

195 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $177,200
Buyer: Janna Walters-Gidseg
Seller: Ronald Gordon
Date: 09/18/15

214 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: John G. Lively
Date: 09/17/15

44 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael J. Roberts
Seller: Dharam K. Khalsa
Date: 09/10/15

93 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Himlin
Seller: William C. Phelps
Date: 09/16/15

33 Lillian St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Darry C. Madden
Seller: Paul W. Hunter
Date: 09/08/15

260 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Keith F. Jenkins
Seller: Richard W. Hartshorn
Date: 09/18/15

167 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David J. Larue
Seller: Kells, Marilyn F., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/15

LEYDEN

178 Frizzell Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $328,548
Buyer: Michael Morgan
Seller: Roger M. Hewett
Date: 09/14/15

MONTAGUE

28 High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Pendriss
Seller: Toby A. Holmes
Date: 09/16/15

NEW SALEM

24 Orange Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: 24 Orange Road RT
Seller: Jonathan L. Wooley
Date: 09/10/15

NORTHFIELD

555 Pine Meadow Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael A. Bond
Seller: Chad Beauregard
Date: 09/18/15

ORANGE

22 Govenor Dukakis Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Orange Distribution Co.
Seller: Massachusetts PFE Inc.
Date: 09/15/15

74 Harrison Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John Ferguson
Seller: Geneva Lawson
Date: 09/18/15

142 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Rachel M. Diamondstone
Seller: Michael A. Bond
Date: 09/18/15

77 Intervale Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Mark S. Brouillette
Seller: Donna A. Billiel
Date: 09/17/15

10 Lucci Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Orange Distribution Co.
Seller: Massachusetts PFE Inc.
Date: 09/15/15

207 Oxbow Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Donna A. Billiel
Seller: Dean A. Nutter
Date: 09/17/15

SHELBURNE

143 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Manat M. Wooten
Seller: William R. Sweeney
Date: 09/10/15

SHUTESBURY

102 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Tamzeena Giggey
Seller: Leonard S. Bobrow
Date: 09/10/15

91 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Katherine A. McConnell
Seller: William G. Labich
Date: 09/08/15

WHATELY

125 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Bonnie E. Hoffman
Seller: Susan B. Hanecak
Date: 09/10/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

53 Alexander Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Festus Vanjah
Seller: Alan E. Mark
Date: 09/11/15

158 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,441
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mildred J. Macey
Date: 09/17/15

36 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexandra Alders
Seller: Scott R. Chapman
Date: 09/17/15

34-36 Mark Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Peter A. Langone
Seller: Langone Realty Corp.
Date: 09/15/15

78 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Joseph Cardaropoli
Seller: Cincotta, Annunaziata, (Estate)
Date: 09/18/15

104 Raymond Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: David P. Curley
Seller: Donald F. Kinsley
Date: 09/08/15

70 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Shaye A. Stone
Seller: Anthony B. Bishop
Date: 09/15/15

639 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Sinan Turan
Seller: Peter T. King
Date: 09/15/15

699 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $930,000
Buyer: MSR Properties LLC
Seller: Silver Street Realty LLC
Date: 09/14/15

BLANDFORD

6 Wyman Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ian T. McEwan
Seller: Alan D. Vautier
Date: 09/11/15

CHICOPEE

56 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Dianne A. Copeland
Seller: Bruce F. Cote
Date: 09/11/15

48 Ames Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert A. Arcott
Seller: Diane Lavoie
Date: 09/15/15

31 Boston St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Brian J. Jarry
Seller: Seth M. Tellier
Date: 09/18/15

38 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ralph H. Strolis
Seller: McCarthy, Marguerite, (Estate)
Date: 09/11/15

124 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Roxanne Furgal
Seller: Linda Furgal
Date: 09/08/15

104 Fair St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Sara A. Kindness
Seller: Jason D. Siudak
Date: 09/10/15

225 Fuller Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Grzegorz P. Lech
Seller: Brian J. Jarry
Date: 09/15/15

1424 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Norman P. Avey
Seller: John H. Chase
Date: 09/16/15

369 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kenneth Baer
Date: 09/18/15

13 Hunt Seat Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Landry
Seller: Sandra M. Litwin
Date: 09/18/15

53 Marlborough St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Danielle A. Dupont
Seller: Helena B. Ratelle
Date: 09/08/15

Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Claude D. Labrie
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 09/09/15

N/A
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Steven J. Morin
Seller: Eileen M. Morin
Date: 09/11/15

12 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Timothy J. Aloisio
Seller: Julia B. McCarthy
Date: 09/18/15

79 Old Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Ronald G. Bergeron
Seller: Denise J. Dupuis
Date: 09/11/15

96 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,250
Buyer: Sean T. Fitzpatrick
Seller: Sheri A. Anderson
Date: 09/17/15

19 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Rosario V. Rivera
Seller: Edward P. Grogan
Date: 09/18/15

73 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: R2R LLC
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 09/15/15

67 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Trigo
Seller: Juan B. Martinez
Date: 09/11/15

115 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Sergey Shumskiy
Seller: Scott A. Ryer
Date: 09/14/15

14 Tolpa Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Alfonso Botta
Seller: Elaine M. Blazejowski
Date: 09/11/15

38 Wellington Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,448
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jessica Goehlert
Date: 09/10/15

38 Wellington Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Redmond
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/18/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

23 Anthony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Stone
Seller: Kristine L. Sweetman
Date: 09/08/15

77 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Dorothy J. Hightower
Seller: Michael K. Harding
Date: 09/10/15

391 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Mario A. Ferrentino
Seller: Patricia A. Marra
Date: 09/11/15

5 Favorite Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Jared D. Petit
Seller: Philip C. Jackson
Date: 09/17/15

31 Lenox Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Johnson
Seller: Joseph A. Reale
Date: 09/18/15

56 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Dennis J. Reyes
Seller: Wayne J. Cote
Date: 09/15/15

105 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Gullberg
Seller: Jodi Manley
Date: 09/14/15

278 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Adele C. Hill
Seller: Dominick A. Anzalotti
Date: 09/17/15

421 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Emilio Guadalupe
Seller: Peter D. Carpenter
Date: 09/15/15

48 Terry Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Michael B. Pereira
Seller: Noel P. Pixley
Date: 09/18/15

178 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Kimberly A. Jeffries
Seller: Wladyslawa Plewa
Date: 09/18/15

HAMPDEN

135 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund
Seller: Sean J. McCafferty
Date: 09/11/15

39 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jay C. Torres
Seller: Jonathan Caruana
Date: 09/14/15

HOLLAND

65 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Daniel Hill
Seller: Bank of New York Mellon
Date: 09/11/15

HOLYOKE

25 Arthur St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Tammy K. Schmidt
Seller: Jean M. Fournier
Date: 09/08/15

249 Huron Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Robert Allen
Seller: Aurelio Garcia
Date: 09/15/15

9 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Stacy K. Collins
Seller: Luc C. Petit
Date: 09/17/15

330 Mackenzie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,100
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Loida M. Martinez
Date: 09/08/15

7 Michelle Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Peter J. Higgins
Seller: J. N Duquette &  Son Construction
Date: 09/11/15

318-320 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $141,588
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Carlos I. Lopez-Rivera
Date: 09/11/15

101 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Peter A. Williams
Seller: David A. Gowler
Date: 09/11/15

324 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Hashim Mwanilelo
Seller: Everett J. Sexton
Date: 09/11/15

33-35 Wolcott St.
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Ricardo M. Renta
Seller: Hector L. Rosado
Date: 09/16/15

LONGMEADOW

107 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Cartus Financial Corp.
Seller: Jeffrey A. Bellendir
Date: 09/15/15

84 Ellington St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Thibodeau
Seller: Frederick S. Kadushin
Date: 09/18/15

580 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Marvin Morris
Seller: Maria-Karnina Iskandar
Date: 09/16/15

635 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Sandra Coens
Seller: Gregory Dumeny
Date: 09/10/15

1657 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Muhammad A. Razzaq
Seller: Kristen S. Shejen
Date: 09/10/15

243 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Costello
Seller: Jeri A. Kreinest
Date: 09/18/15

61 Prynne Ridge Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: James F. Foard
Seller: Peggy Grodd
Date: 09/09/15

6 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Alan D. Vibber
Seller: Amy F. Zwaan
Date: 09/08/15

1112 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Gregory Dumeny
Seller: John R. Vogel
Date: 09/14/15

LUDLOW

41 Arch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Mary C. Gero
Date: 09/11/15

546 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Janes
Seller: Eugene B. Labrecque
Date: 09/15/15

51 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Gail E. O’Connor
Seller: Joseph F. Leclerc
Date: 09/16/15

101-103 Minechoag Heights
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Steven A. Crespo
Seller: Shari C. Scott-Smith

76 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Ibrahaim Yanbul
Seller: Jared A. Rondeau
Date: 09/10/15

59 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jose A. Clemente
Seller: William J. Dubuque
Date: 09/16/15

MONSON

146 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Elisabeth R. Charnley
Seller: Peter F. Matrow
Date: 09/18/15

223 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Kyle R. Metcalf
Seller: Timothy J. Aloisio
Date: 09/18/15

MONTGOMERY

Thomas Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Donovan Brothers Inc.
Seller: Albert G. Nugent
Date: 09/08/15

PALMER

75 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: David S. Anton
Seller: John M. Boilard
Date: 09/11/15

114 Belchertown St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Craig H. Bodamer
Seller: Thomas J. Pelissier
Date: 09/08/15

8 Countryside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $209,836
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Krista J. Devine
Date: 09/15/15

3060 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Aaron Jablonski
Seller: MHFA
Date: 09/10/15

1109 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jason E. Reome
Seller: Elizabeth A. Lasky
Date: 09/11/15

RUSSELL

1025 Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Robert F. James
Seller: Richard N Holcomb
Date: 09/11/15

SPRINGFIELD

11 Acton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Robert Carlson
Seller: Zdzislaw S. Kowalski
Date: 09/18/15

132 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Padma Biswa
Seller: Ngoc K. Nguyen
Date: 09/18/15

33 Alwin Place
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Charles C. Baldwin
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 09/18/15

588-590 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joanna Torres
Seller: James Pirro
Date: 09/14/15

531 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,633
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Patricia Cruz
Date: 09/14/15

25 Burke St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Eric Rivera
Seller: Christopher L. Bones
Date: 09/15/15

83 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Cyclone Enterprises LLC
Seller: David J. Roffo
Date: 09/10/15

272 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Breanna A. Goodrich
Seller: A. M. Oakes
Date: 09/17/15

24 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Bradley D. Wright
Seller: Bernard J. McGrath
Date: 09/18/15

36-38 Denton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $186,448
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Antonio Reyes
Date: 09/14/15

Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Develop Springfield Corp.
Seller: Gardner Memorial African
Date: 09/09/15

42 Fellsmere St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Edgar Rodriguez
Seller: Linda A. Tammi
Date: 09/18/15

156 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,900
Buyer: Migdalia R. Ortiz
Seller: Lawrence F. Adona
Date: 09/11/15

37-39 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Laurence J. Barker
Seller: Pedro P. Pereira
Date: 09/11/15

197 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: James E. Menard
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/14/15

112 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Nilsa M. Arocho
Seller: Mckenzie, Robert C., (Estate)
Date: 09/08/15

69 Notre Dame St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Enrique Galarza
Seller: Benoit, Frances A., (Estate)
Date: 09/08/15

83 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Francisco J. Luna
Seller: Kevin J. Conway
Date: 09/10/15

142-144 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Rafael G. Mercado
Seller: Leon Hutt
Date: 09/18/15

25 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,045
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Melinda A. Pellerin
Date: 09/18/15

45 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alicia Stacy
Seller: Edward M. Wesp
Date: 09/10/15

22 Pheasant Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Eduardo Infante
Seller: Christopher Rollins
Date: 09/09/15

44 Piedmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Judith M. Kelly
Seller: Kenneth M. Robbins
Date: 09/14/15

432 Porter Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $239,761
Buyer: Flagstar Bank
Seller: Lori A. Twining
Date: 09/09/15

21 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Anthony B. Foster
Seller: Marsha J. Harvey
Date: 09/10/15

64 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lee A. Chenette
Seller: Matthew S. Burzdak
Date: 09/11/15

129 20 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Brad Rosenberg
Seller: David Lengieza
Date: 09/18/15

81 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Murphy
Seller: Sandra J. Ciurleo
Date: 09/15/15

366 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Juana L. Delgado
Seller: Timothy J. Bolduc
Date: 09/18/15

180 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $133,386
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Sinel Q. Franco
Date: 09/17/15

59 Sylvester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,011
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: David R. Etheridge
Date: 09/18/15

Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Dismuke
Seller: David P. Fellion
Date: 09/11/15

32 Texel Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Valri Bromfield
Seller: Jeffrey Thibodeau
Date: 09/18/15

43 Thetford St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Olga Orbe
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 09/11/15

86 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Samantha Castaneda
Seller: Valerie Bigelow
Date: 09/10/15

197-199 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 09/14/15

177 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Laura J. Simoneau
Seller: Eric Jacobson
Date: 09/11/15

SOUTHWICK

207 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $235,500
Buyer: Francis J. Delmastro
Seller: Christopher E. Johnson
Date: 09/09/15

35 Birchwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jenny L. Cory
Seller: Suzanne T. Seguin
Date: 09/08/15

24 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $127,575
Buyer: Tasos FT
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 09/17/15

162 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Tomas Kielasinski
Seller: Claire D. Girard
Date: 09/09/15

53 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Amy L. Johnson
Seller: Cass, Gary W., (Estate)
Date: 09/17/15

13 Honey Pot Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Kirk S. Samuelsen
Seller: Robert W. O’Connell
Date: 09/16/15

5 Sodom Mountain Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: John E. Balesky
Seller: Edwin A. Beckwith
Date: 09/10/15

130 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Johnson
Seller: Stephen M. Bernath
Date: 09/09/15

TOLLAND

179 Slope Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Leonard J. Oshinskie
Seller: John A. Hubert
Date: 09/18/15

WALES

43 Hollow Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Connery
Seller: Paula M. Smola
Date: 09/10/15

WESTFIELD

18 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Michael P. Keenan
Seller: Edward F. Cassell
Date: 09/15/15

43 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Renzhen Yang
Seller: Curran, James J., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/15

32 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Pedro Leon
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/10/15

389 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nathan Lemay
Seller: Porcello, Irene Y., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/15

680 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Philip E. Leblanc
Date: 09/11/15

22 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Jason E. Loring
Seller: Kevin J. Charland
Date: 09/09/15

24 Kristen Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Pavel Hancharonak
Seller: Robin Chaloux
Date: 09/11/15

497 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert D. Chaffee
Seller: Linda Snider-Tryon
Date: 09/17/15

9 Myrtle Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Morse
Seller: Jayce C. Edwards
Date: 09/16/15

74 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Joseph Pugliese
Seller: Nora E. Coach
Date: 09/09/15

100 Sergeant TM Dion Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jason Vaillancourt
Seller: REG Enterprises Inc.
Date: 09/17/15

53 Spruce St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Edward F. Cassell
Seller: Martin W. Connolly
Date: 09/15/15

10 Waterford Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Pighetti
Seller: Thomas F. Costella
Date: 09/10/15

96 West Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Kreke
Seller: Mary E. Quesnel
Date: 09/14/15

10 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Dennis B. Orser
Seller: John J. Zarkowski
Date: 09/15/15

WILBRAHAM

591 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Christine Lessard
Seller: Dean A. Helm
Date: 09/15/15

7 Rochford Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Agnieszka Swistak
Seller: Robert A. Fleury
Date: 09/11/15

1039 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Susan H. Parker
Seller: William H. Kenyon
Date: 09/14/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1047 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Geary
Seller: David M. Barkman
Date: 09/10/15

10 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Suleymon Shakirov
Seller: Vladimir Melnichuk
Date: 09/17/15

34 Exeter St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Kelly J. Pettazzoni
Seller: Russell T. Salvatore
Date: 09/11/15

143 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Randy L. Velez
Date: 09/18/15

49 Harbey Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: David M. Barkman
Seller: Peter J. Higgins
Date: 09/10/15

22 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Justin R. Desmarais
Seller: Christopher A. Pettazzoni
Date: 09/18/15

175 Jeffrey Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $421,500
Buyer: Ronald P. Campurciani
Seller: John P. Bartolucci
Date: 09/14/15

171 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ramsey Hillman
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 09/11/15

358 River St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $416,500
Buyer: Dominucc Realty LLC
Seller: John T. Reilly
Date: 09/16/15

438 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Alan E. Mark
Seller: Ronald P. Campurciani
Date: 09/14/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

870 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Margaret A. Riley
Seller: Patrick J. Sullivan
Date: 09/11/15

BELCHERTOWN

317 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Pamela A. Letendre
Seller: Lynn R. Bauer
Date: 09/14/15

24 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Sarah Fournier
Seller: Matthew R. Benoit
Date: 09/08/15

71 Maple St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Karla J. Ewig
Seller: Kathleen A. Cambo
Date: 09/18/15

30 Maplecrest Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $244,500
Buyer: Daniel Cousin
Seller: Michael L. Casement
Date: 09/18/15

515 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Bernard
Seller: Joyce C. Leitl
Date: 09/18/15

21 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: David P. Fellion
Seller: Arthur A. Wentworth
Date: 09/11/15

26 Plaza Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Josh E. Dufresne
Seller: Daniel N Neville
Date: 09/11/15

54 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Benoit
Seller: Walter G. Pacheco
Date: 09/08/15

26 Spring Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: James F. Holden
Seller: Danny J. Schnell
Date: 09/15/15

500 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Joseph P. Hession
Seller: Patricia J. Hanecak
Date: 09/10/15

CHESTERFIELD

80 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $201,620
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Jeremy P. Scully
Date: 09/10/15

CUMMINGTON

29 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Geoffrey S. Arthur
Seller: Nina S. Zimm TR
Date: 09/15/15

33 Potash Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Alexis Schneeflock
Seller: Robert T. Sippel
Date: 09/08/15

68 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Buyer: Timothy McCune
Seller: Montague FT
Date: 09/17/15

EASTHAMPTON

12 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $373,334
Buyer: Kelly M. Machado
Seller: Kevin R. Wagar
Date: 09/18/15

26-28 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Andrea R. Zax
Seller: Gebo, Jack H., (Estate)
Date: 09/09/15

20-32 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Cheharkrupa Inc.
Seller: Young K. Lee
Date: 09/14/15

63 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: John J. Voci
Seller: Alexis Schneeflock
Date: 09/08/15

95-97 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: William J. Schalk
Seller: Edmund G. Menard
Date: 09/15/15

23 O’Neil St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: A-Z Storage & Properties
Seller: Stephen C. Robinson
Date: 09/09/15

12 Prospect St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $278,900
Buyer: Pablo A. Garcia
Seller: Joseph P. Fahy
Date: 09/08/15

33 Reservation Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $631,000
Buyer: Damien L. Ober
Seller: John Vadnais
Date: 09/10/15

131 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Shannon Doyle
Seller: Ilene Berezin
Date: 09/16/15

GOSHEN

28 Dresser Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $168,250
Buyer: Barton Gage
Seller: Todd D. Haskell
Date: 09/18/15

GRANBY

13 Ken Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Curran
Seller: Daniel Long
Date: 09/17/15

114 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $120,006
Buyer: Beneficial Mass Inc.
Seller: Lee A. Mercure
Date: 09/11/15

161 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: LSR&DDS Associates Inc.
Seller: Martin A. Merrill
Date: 09/16/15

HADLEY

170 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Jean L. Siano
Seller: Nancy L. Huntley
Date: 09/10/15

456 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Justin D. Killeen
Seller: New City Properties LLC
Date: 09/11/15

HATFIELD

33 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Rosemarie A. Sullivan
Seller: Northeast Ent. Realty Partnership
Date: 09/14/15

HUNTINGTON

66 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Russell Calabrese
Seller: Richard E. Dugre
Date: 09/15/15

NORTHAMPTON

8 Blackberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Meghan McCormick
Seller: Kevin Brigham
Date: 09/08/15

384 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Thomas E. Dawson-Greene
Seller: Paula M. Benoit
Date: 09/15/15

42 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $494,000
Buyer: Eric Danton
Seller: MacDonald, Marian L., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/15

107 Front St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Carol J. Patterson
Seller: Lawrence S. Schiffman
Date: 09/17/15

6 Jewett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Nicole Hamer
Seller: Virginia M. Lebeau
Date: 09/17/15

83 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Lydia Cornier
Seller: Florence Savings Bank
Date: 09/15/15

24 Nutting Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Joanna C. Napolitano
Seller: Casie A. Smith
Date: 09/08/15

62 Sandy Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Jodi Page-Lacoff
Seller: Mary E. Belge
Date: 09/11/15

92 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Jean A. Alward
Seller: Mary Watroba
Date: 09/09/15

410 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Golossi
Seller: Mark Eckstein
Date: 09/18/15

2 Tara Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kristina W. Windt-Baldwin
Seller: Cheryl Howe-Nelson
Date: 09/16/15

1095 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Christopher Meyer
Seller: Blake E. Simmons
Date: 09/18/15

PELHAM

51 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: David L. Slovin
Seller: Christopher E. Pariseau
Date: 09/11/15

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Ashfield Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Garth H. Schwellenbach
Seller: Andrew Lass
Date: 09/08/15

275 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Michelle D. Trim
Seller: Rondeau, Constance J., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/15

37 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Tina L. Thompson-Sullivan
Seller: Susan B. Stockman
Date: 09/11/15

SOUTHAMPTON

38-R Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Todd R. Zuzula
Seller: Richard W. Riel
Date: 09/18/15

34 Lead Mine Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Trista Nadloski
Seller: Maxine E. Brodeur
Date: 09/18/15

WARE

2 Desantis Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Juan J. Ayala
Seller: Christopher Proulx
Date: 09/11/15

1 Greenway Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Douglas B. Dulak
Seller: Robert L. Wilson
Date: 09/18/15

20 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Kathryn J. Heymann
Seller: Karen A. Rice
Date: 09/08/15

21 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Palladino
Seller: Robert L. Hollis
Date: 09/15/15

29 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Kristin Trudel
Seller: Melissa A. Soja
Date: 09/18/15

4 King Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: David Desabrais
Seller: William H. Dame
Date: 09/11/15

96 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Kim A. Hatch
Seller: Christine A. Buchanan
Date: 09/16/15

332 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael T. Huse
Seller: June E. Henrich
Date: 09/10/15

20 Westbrook Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Jesse Baker
Seller: John H. McCarthy
Date: 09/14/15

WESTHAMPTON

Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John C. Derosier
Seller: Jerard M. Derosier
Date: 09/14/15

WORTHINGTON

63 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Joshua Drawe
Seller: Maria Solomon TR
Date: 09/14/15

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

CHICOPEE

DJ’s Home & Move
659 Prospect St.
William Oldershaw

TJR Insurance & Financial
65 Cabot St.
Todd Togosin

GREENFIELD

Adhikara Yoga School
16 Federal St.
Molly Kitchen

Cohn & Company Real Estate
117 Main St.
Robert Cohn

CopyCat Print Shop
180 Main St.
Amanda Shafii

Core Brilliance
34 Glenbrook Dr.
Katherine Golub

Greenfield Bicycles Unlimited Inc.
322 High St.
Robert Perry

Lucky Nails
130 Main St.
Tuyet T. Huynh

HOLYOKE

Archetype Painting
284 West Franklin St.
Nathan Jacques

Atlas Chiropractic
1353 Dwight St.
James W. McCann

BZO Dental Associates
610 South St.
BadrizDebian

Cosmo prof
2269 Northampton St.
Kevin Oldham

El Sabor Caribeno
351 High St.
Norma I. Martinez

Holyoke Butcher Shop Inc.
502 Westfield Rd.
David Amedeo

Kingdom Master Jewelers
2020 Northampton St.
Gabriel Serrano

Piercing Pagoda
50 Holyoke St.
Zale Delaware Inc.

Ponce Family Store
319 High St.
Efrain Resto

Randy’s Home Improvement
2 Howard St.
Randy Courtemanche

Victorio Containers
514 South St.
Eguenio Bermudez

PALMER

EJ Development
1 Belchertown St.
Guy Libiszewski

Prestige Vehicle Repair
21 Wilbraham St.
Ivan Serwecki

Top Notch Abatement Inc.
21 Wilbraham St.
Russell Orcutt Jr.

Vicious Fortune
312 Burlingame Road
Cliff Dacruz

SPRINGFIELD

Neal Home Improvement
91 Aspen Road
Michael Neal

Nexus Apartments
39 Catalpa Terrace
Damian Cieszkowski

Nice Ride Motors
1304 Worcester St.
Garrett George

Oby’s Appliance Service
224 Chapin Terrace
Obed Rosario

Pioneer Valley Home Care
32 Spruceland Ave.
Anne M. Ferraro

Ratell Funeral Home
200 Main St.
Carriage Funeral

Rental Property Management
41 Hartford Terrace
Ferdinando Basile

Roman Marketing Group
115 State St.
John P. Roman

Speedway
453 Cooley St.
Speedway, Inc.

Spirit Halloween Superstore
1719 Boston Road
Barry Susson

Stone Concepts
1655 Main St.
Pablo A. Morales

Tedeschi Food Shops
376 Boston Road
Peter D. Tedeschi

The Seven
18 Carver St.
Shavon Kelly

The Fish Bucket
58 Champlain St.
Shaheed Harris

The Gilded Lily
1926 Wilbraham Road
Brian Grisel

Tu Casa Restaurant
17 Rutland St.
Ramona Romero

Jane Schneeloch
54 Ellsworth Ave.
Vera Schneeloch

We are the World Learning
75 College St.
Lourdes Pabon

Western Mass Veterans
16 Beaumont St.
Anthony Michael

YMM Services Inc.
259 Allen St.
Yasir Osman

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Becker’s Drain Cleaning
203 Circuit Ave.
Anthony Becker

Jae Trucking
29 High St.
Jonathan A. Edwards

Price Rite of West Springfield
1106 Union St.
Corporation PRRC Inc.

Wireless Solutions of New England
242 Memorial Ave.
Afaq Ajmeri

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Abbott, Robert Gordon
205 Templeton
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/10/15

Archambault, Joan M.
643 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/15

Barrett, Cheryl A.
a/k/a Newland, Cheryl A.
a/k/a Archambo, Cheryl A.
140 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/15

Berthiaume, Mark L.
Berthiaume, Hazel B.
27 Marlene Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/15

Bridges, Royal M.
115 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/01/15

Casey, Elaine
80 Brush Hill Ave.
Unit #73
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/15/15

Coakley, Nicole D.
P.O. Box 572
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/15/15

Condino, Kimberly A.
6 McDowell Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/13/15

Costa, Linda A.
a/k/a Wright, Linda A.
P.O. Box 15
Monterey, MA 01245
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Coughlin, Jennifer L.
19 Healy St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/13/15

Cowher, Timothy A.
Cowher, Kerry A.
11 Lakeshore Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01518
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/15

Dart, Richard L.
212 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/15

Garcia, Luis R.
P.O. Box 5126
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Gosciminski, Anthony J.
11 Florence St., 2nd Fl.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/15

Hitchcock, Yvette Duval
a/k/a Duval, Yvette M.
1449 County Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/02/15

Houle, Gary J.
87 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/09/15

Irizarry, Lizette
43 Leslie St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/11/15

Kasperowski, Trista L.
a/k/a Valego, Trista L.
23 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/09/15

Kimotho, Rosemary
256 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Kosla, Edward W.
95 High St.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Lapointe, Steven
Lapointe, Sinoun
14 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/15

Lenville, John J.
Lenville, Susan M.
58 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/13/15

Maiore, Rachel A.
392 Chesterfield Road
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/14/15

McCarthy, Sylvester
McCarthy, Louise A.
92 Marengo Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/15

Morel, Victoria D.
430 Tokeneke Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/15

Napoli Pizzeria
Mario’s Pizzeria
DCS Security
M G A J S, Inc.
Liquori, Mario J.
70 Wayside St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/15

Nisbet, John H.
Nisbet, Meta S.
146 Smead Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340-9631
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Olson, Eric W.
Olson, Jane
98 Pheasant Hill Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/01/15

Paris, Tomas
450 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Perez, Tracy R.
93 Grochmal Ave. #68
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/02/15

Pierson, Mark A.
104 Leona Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/15

Pippin, Daniel C.
1 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/09/15

Podmore, Brian M.
35 Felicia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Politis, Thea A.
15 Maud St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/15

Provost, Paula E.
355 Springfield St
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/11/15

Reynolds, Timothy G.
392 Chesterfield Road
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Rodriguez, Patty A.
a/k/a Gubelman, Patty
11 Jayne Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/15

Seremet, Veaceslav
Seremet, Olesya S.
a/k/a Buchachaya, Olesya S.
91 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/15

Taylor, Bruce C.
Taylor, Lynda L.
99 Hildreth Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/15

Torres, Santiago
323 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/10/15

Tuttle, Robert E.
P.O. Box 481
Westfield, MA 01086
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/04/15

Wilkinson, Gail M.
8 Day St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/10/15

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Abbass Bozorg
722 Main St.
$4,500 — Install replacement windows

KSCBJ Properties, LLC
33 Farmington Road
$3,000 — Install new deck

CHICOPEE

Pride
363 Burnett Road
$8,500 — Construct fuel sales counter and renovate lounge area

U.S. Tsubaki Inc.
106 Lonczak Dr.
$113,000 — Floor excavation to construct a reinforced concrete pit

VOC Early Education and Care
374 Montgomery St.
$1,287,000 — Construct new 6,859-square-foot building

GREENFIELD

Amerada Hess Corporation
253 Federal St.
$150,000 — Remodel interior of Speedway

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

Robar Inc.
249 Mohawk Trail
$4,400 — Install new kitchen hood fire system

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

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

LUDLOW

Cumberland Farms
101-105 West St.
$498,000 — Commercial alterations

SPRINGFIELD

Anthony Falcetti
1755 Boston Road
$30,000 — Install handicap ramp

Baystate Health
1759 Chestnut St.
$35,000 — Construct five new offices

City of Springfield
116 Alden St.
$19,000 — Repairs to school

City of Springfield
120 Ashland St.
$25,000 — Construct walls to separate classroom spaces

Roth Maid
205 College St.
$42,000 — Repair fire damage

Springmeadow Association
28 Canon Circle
$52,000 — Renovations

WESTFIELD

Can Am Po, LP
35 Turnpike Industrial Park Road
$1,192,000 — 8,790-square-foot addition to warehouse

162 Southampton Westfield, LLC
162 Southampton St.
$570,000 — Construct new convenience store

Stephen Kantany
342 East Main St.
$1,340,000 — 6,250-square-foot restaurant

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Carrabbas Italian Grill
955 Riverdale St.
$49,500 — New roof

Rite-Aid
99 Westfield St.
$125,000 — New roof

Real Estate Transactions

By
Departments Real Estate

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

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

3 1 If By Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gina A. Donovan
Seller: Mark S. Higgins
Date: 09/01/15

24 Agnoli Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Daniel L. Montagna
Seller: Richard N. Lapierre
Date: 09/04/15

71 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Melissa Malec
Seller: Aaron C. Tauscher
Date: 08/26/15

46 Hampden Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Bosini
Seller: Ellen M. Davilli
Date: 08/24/15

77 Hastings St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $148,750
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Richard Lavoie
Date: 08/25/15

31 High Meadow Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Douglas F. Averill
Seller: Richard R. Berryman
Date: 08/25/15

97-99 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Andriy Dulyepov
Seller: Heiden, Frank R., (Estate)
Date: 08/27/15

54 Roberta Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: John G. Fisher
Seller: Chantal Nadeau
Date: 08/28/15

Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Matthew Riley
Seller: Sandra A. Matroni
Date: 08/27/15

7-19 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,900,000
Buyer: FRP Holdings Agawam LLC
Seller: Cook Associates Inc.
Date: 08/25/15

638 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Stateline Realty LLC
Seller: Paul G. Byrne
Date: 09/02/15

15 Sunset Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Bitzas
Seller: Brendon M. Murray
Date: 08/31/15

100 Sylvan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Leanne M. Fortini
Seller: Anthony R. Bosini
Date: 08/24/15

5 Tannery Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Joshua T. Solek
Seller: Douglas F. Averill
Date: 08/25/15

122 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Tara C. Clark
Seller: Richard Tonelli
Date: 08/24/15

BRIMFIELD

150 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Sheldon
Seller: Thomas A. Parkman
Date: 08/28/15

25 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Harold Lemieux
Seller: James P. Griesing
Date: 08/26/15

CHESTER

25 Ed Lebleau Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Gelb
Seller: Keith Bloomrose
Date: 08/25/15

CHICOPEE

162 Arcade St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: David B. Kelliher
Seller: Gary J. Majewicz
Date: 09/04/15

301 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Owen Graves
Seller: Christine L. Lessard
Date: 08/31/15

1191 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $138,900
Buyer: Daniel A. Potter
Seller: Alan R. Menard
Date: 08/28/15

8 Caddyshack Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Naz Naji
Seller: Teresa Blask
Date: 09/03/15

239 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Masek
Seller: Wesley Blask
Date: 08/27/15

101 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Seller: Felix L. Correa
Date: 09/03/15

158 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Soren W. Johnson
Seller: Kathleen M. Gaouette
Date: 08/31/15

49 Clover St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Carleen M. Nahorniak
Seller: Janice E. Allard
Date: 08/28/15

45 Coolidge Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: William A. Carriveau
Seller: Leonard Chapdelaine
Date: 08/31/15

10 Cooney Place
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Hadden
Seller: James R. Bennett
Date: 08/28/15

191 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $126,172
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Susan L. Boudreau
Date: 09/01/15

16 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Howell
Seller: Jessica J. Damours
Date: 08/31/15

37 Devlin Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christopher Chateauneuf
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 08/24/15

372 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Robidoux
Seller: Joseph G. Dasilva
Date: 09/03/15

40 Francis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $128,250
Buyer: Antonio Morgado
Seller: Jeffrey D. Pike
Date: 08/31/15

1195 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Robert J. Hinkel
Seller: William J. Cichaski
Date: 08/28/15

199 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Tessier
Seller: Yelena Ivanov
Date: 08/31/15

35 Henry Harris St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Ibrahim M. Mustafa
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Springfield
Date: 09/04/15

56 Lemay St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Alba I. Vasquez
Seller: Rodney E. Robare
Date: 09/01/15

77 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Nathan Zyla
Seller: Charles E. Proulx
Date: 08/31/15

25 Mayflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mikhail G. Chikrizov
Seller: Antonio A. Pereira
Date: 08/28/15

1945 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Cassandra C. Allard
Seller: Gary A. Gemme
Date: 08/28/15

231 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ricardo Salvador
Seller: Evelyn J. Josefiak RET
Date: 08/28/15

57 Rzasa Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Julian Soja
Seller: Stacia S. Stadnicki
Date: 09/03/15

154 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: 1890 Chicopee LLC
Seller: RCS Properties LLC
Date: 09/02/15

192 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Morgado Scholl Street RT
Seller: Serena T. Pease
Date: 09/03/15

314 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Phillip A. Laflamme
Seller: Sonny Mello
Date: 08/28/15

49 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Maggie L. Krawczyk
Seller: James Banas
Date: 08/31/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

16 Anne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Timber Development LLC
Seller: David K. Ritchie
Date: 08/26/15

52 Birchland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Angelina R. Recchia
Seller: Brian J. Milbier
Date: 08/24/15

73 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Impagnatiello
Seller: Peter S. Baran
Date: 08/26/15

Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $19,426,597
Buyer: Cartamundi E. Longmeadow
Seller: Hasbro Inc.
Date: 09/01/15

67 Lasalle St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Greer
Seller: Rafael Pereira
Date: 08/27/15

353 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Donna V. Wheeler
Seller: Vince J. Cassamasse
Date: 08/26/15

60 Pilgrim Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Brian J. Milbier
Seller: Joseph P. Milbier
Date: 08/28/15

395 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $19,426,597
Buyer: Cartamundi East Longmeadow
Seller: Hasbro Inc.
Date: 09/01/15

443 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $19,426,597
Buyer: Cartamundi East Longmeadow
Seller: Hasbro Inc.
Date: 09/01/15

39 Tracey Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: HL Holdings LLC
Seller: Peter M. Mancuso
Date: 08/24/15

43 Windsor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Rand
Seller: Susan J. Netter
Date: 09/04/15

GRANVILLE

9 Cross Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Darin Aulston
Seller: William P. O’Neill
Date: 08/27/15

567 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Emily J. Brunet
Seller: Kathleen M. Kellogg
Date: 09/01/15

HAMPDEN

570 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Wiley
Seller: Phillip C. Wiley
Date: 08/27/15

20 Martin Farms Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Trevor T. Howell
Seller: Raymond A. Barrett
Date: 08/31/15

HOLLAND

19 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $448,000
Buyer: Nadine C. Casey
Seller: John P. Briere
Date: 09/04/15

31 Shore Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $370,500
Buyer: Douglas W. Kroncke
Seller: 31 Shore Drive LLC
Date: 09/03/15

293 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Yiznitsky
Seller: Thomas J. Crouse
Date: 09/03/15

HOLYOKE

133 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Scott Forest
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/31/15

104 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Therese L. Williams
Seller: Christine M. Munro
Date: 09/04/15

19 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Raymond R. Rivet
Seller: Ronald J. Stebbins
Date: 08/25/15

11-13 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: John Biela
Seller: Jozef M. Orszulak
Date: 08/31/15

53 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Marie-Volcy Pelletier
Seller: Enola Nelson
Date: 08/31/15

110 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Kyle Kiepke
Seller: Geraldine Gabrysz RET
Date: 09/04/15

51 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Vilmarie Bermudez
Seller: Howard A. Swaby
Date: 09/01/15

15 Keefe Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $154,145
Buyer: Jacqueline Sampson
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/28/15

15 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Brandon Ducheney
Seller: Gregory T. Roman
Date: 08/28/15

125 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Cathy J. Thomas
Seller: Natalie A. Cohen
Date: 08/24/15

100 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: David B. McKenney
Seller: Peter C. McKenney
Date: 08/24/15

609 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Zachary M. Berry
Seller: Kimberly A. Moran
Date: 08/28/15

693 West Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Edmund T. Sosnoski
Seller: Brendan M. Landers
Date: 08/31/15

121-123 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Corey M. Holmes
Seller: Marc J. Stanislas
Date: 09/01/15

LONGMEADOW

43 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Charlene A. Clark
Seller: Anne Klupa
Date: 08/27/15

96 Birchwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andrew Barbosa
Seller: Melissa A. McCoy
Date: 08/28/15

7 Briarcliff Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Richard J. Corsi
Seller: William A. Ruark
Date: 08/31/15

75 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Christine Spelman
Seller: Brian R. Curran
Date: 09/04/15

911 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael Gesin
Seller: Harriet L. Brisk
Date: 08/25/15

123 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Todd M. Adelson
Seller: Delia M. Killeen
Date: 08/28/15

129 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Jennie V. Garver
Seller: Jeffrey S. Weldon
Date: 09/01/15

65 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Leslie Haynes-Hodgins
Seller: Roger J. Schwartz
Date: 08/28/15

780 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Lavallee
Seller: Phyllis A. Lavallee
Date: 08/24/15

84 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Tessa L. Smit
Seller: Kathryn P. Ehresman
Date: 08/28/15

63 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Lavy Kosofsky
Seller: Joel L. Pitchon
Date: 08/31/15

51 Oxford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Bianca J. Kiely
Seller: David A. Thor
Date: 08/28/15

75 Pioneer Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David G. Chapdelaine
Seller: Nancy A. Collins
Date: 08/31/15

88 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Eric W. Pohlman
Seller: Kenneth Jaffe
Date: 08/25/15

267 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Christine A. Rigali
Seller: Todd A. Biggs
Date: 09/04/15

302 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David F. Fernandes
Seller: Gabriel H. Kitchener
Date: 08/28/15

32 Williston Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Berke
Seller: Gerda S. Maissel
Date: 08/28/15

511 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Michael J. Wing
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 08/27/15

LUDLOW

67 Briarwood Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Craig M. Labrie
Seller: Squarok, John C., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/15

493 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: John A. Sniegowski
Seller: Nancy M. Currier
Date: 08/26/15

161 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Rachael R. Jurgensen
Seller: Maria Coelho
Date: 08/25/15

41 Stivens Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Luis A. Hernandez
Seller: Judith A. Tauer
Date: 08/28/15

328 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Luis C. Cibrao
Seller: Michael J. Hill
Date: 09/01/15

MONSON

4 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Robert C. Webb
Seller: Daniel F. Kmiecik
Date: 08/25/15

255 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Robert S. Thibodeau
Seller: Gail A. Sanderson
Date: 09/02/15

63 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Ian M. Haskins
Seller: Shirley P. Candage
Date: 08/25/15

34 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Timothy F. Savage
Seller: Mary A. Mylanokis
Date: 08/31/15

174 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $243,500
Buyer: Eric Raymond
Seller: Laura J. Wright
Date: 09/04/15

30 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,500
Buyer: Heather A. Morse
Seller: I-Buysellhomes LLC
Date: 09/04/15

MONTGOMERY

1576 Southampton Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Glenn R. Stanisewski
Seller: Mary E. Purdy
Date: 08/25/15

PALMER

200 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Gregory A. King
Seller: Cynthia A. Connell
Date: 08/31/15

2034 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Michael J. Nathanson
Seller: John J. Chmura
Date: 08/28/15

2 Carter St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $147,478
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Randy R. Sheldon
Date: 09/01/15

15 Fieldstone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Richard T. Sliney
Seller: Steven J. Weaver
Date: 08/28/15

76 Saint John St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Paul J. Novinsky
Seller: Lionel G. Pilon
Date: 09/01/15

863 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Harris Holdings LLC
Seller: Barbara L. Doyle
Date: 08/27/15

RUSSELL

84 Shattuck Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Kyle Kleis
Seller: Anna H. Wing
Date: 08/27/15

SPRINGFIELD

1023 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Noor K. Naji
Seller: Peter A. Bernard
Date: 09/04/15

26-28 Arthur St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Giuseppe Leone
Seller: William J. Persch
Date: 08/26/15

63 Audley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Diane M. Johnson
Seller: Karen C. King
Date: 08/25/15

12 Baird Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Condon
Seller: Deborah Tracy
Date: 09/02/15

30 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Nigel D. Greaves
Seller: Catherine E. Fauteux
Date: 08/28/15

88-90 Beverly Lane
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Jorge I. Marquez
Seller: International Christian
Date: 08/31/15

121 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Dennis E. Harkins
Seller: Paul M. Santangelo
Date: 08/27/15

90 Brianna Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Maria T. Barroso
Seller: Pamela K. Ross
Date: 08/28/15

158 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Rachel Mogilka
Seller: James A. Thomas
Date: 08/28/15

41-45 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Stone Soul Inc.
Seller: Tyburski, David T., (Estate)
Date: 08/31/15

91 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joanna Orszulak
Seller: Annamaria C. Roberson
Date: 08/31/15

187 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Oniel Morrison
Seller: Juan A. Santana
Date: 08/25/15

205 Durant St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Larry Lin
Seller: Aileen J. Turcotte
Date: 08/26/15

136 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Jose M. Torres
Seller: Patricia S. Reilly
Date: 09/01/15

223 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Laura M. Murphy
Seller: Yudelka Kotjahasan
Date: 08/31/15

30 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Margaret W. Crafts LT
Seller: Louisa M. Brady
Date: 08/25/15

74 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Springfield Museums Corp.
Seller: Zenaida Guadalupe
Date: 09/01/15

63 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Natalya Gavel
Seller: Vladimir Dolzhenko
Date: 08/26/15

272 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Seller: Diem Doan
Date: 09/01/15

19 Hickox St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Hector I. Claudio
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 09/01/15

47 Laurel St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Vanyeline M. Claudio
Seller: Hector Claudio
Date: 09/01/15

55 Lindsay Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Louis P. Marinaro
Seller: Ronald Kempf
Date: 08/28/15

140 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $163,400
Buyer: Benjamin C. McNeil
Seller: Francisco Lavaredas
Date: 08/28/15

264 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Connors
Seller: Lisa Muise
Date: 08/26/15

27 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Latoya N. Hayles
Seller: Sharon L. Haluch
Date: 08/28/15

21 Onondaga St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Dana Bartlett
Seller: Matthew P. Blain
Date: 09/04/15

18-20 Palm St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Seller: Maria A. Flores
Date: 09/01/15

22 Pecousic St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Claribel Parra
Seller: Ara Degray
Date: 08/28/15

290 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Joshua Roy
Seller: David K. Nichols
Date: 08/24/15

560 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,700
Buyer: Timothy M. Nguyen
Seller: Michael J. Gasperini
Date: 09/01/15

184 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jennifer Lin-Weinheimer
Seller: Alex Preston
Date: 08/28/15

170 Shefford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Garibaldi Torres
Seller: McCormick, Lorraine T., (Estate)
Date: 08/28/15

283 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Steven Cassesse
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 08/24/15

11 Sumner Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $182,900
Buyer: Alicia Lockwood
Seller: Lawrence Banks
Date: 08/31/15

54 Sunbrier Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $162,792
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Thomas A. Rodriguez
Date: 08/31/15

92 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Juan C. Acevedo
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 08/28/15

380 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ryan J. McDowell
Seller: Frances H. Prendergast
Date: 08/31/15

26 Tioga St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Gougeon
Seller: Lauren S. Gougeon
Date: 09/04/15

50 Tourigny St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $137,800
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James T. Patchkofsky
Date: 08/24/15

72 Washburn St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Constant O. Ogutt
Seller: Roger W. Williams
Date: 09/03/15

18 Webber St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,500
Buyer: Carla M. Valdes
Seller: Boland, Paul E., (Estate)
Date: 08/28/15

130 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Annamaria C. Roberson
Seller: Cynthia L. Visi
Date: 08/31/15

SOUTHWICK

42 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Billyjo Asselin
Seller: Tammy J. Wrigley
Date: 08/25/15

3 Gloria Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Frank N. Dixon
Seller: Alfred S. Hish
Date: 08/25/15

11 Great Brook Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Erica L. Heng
Seller: Michelle D. Parker
Date: 08/24/15

4 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Michael J. Foint
Seller: Aube Homes LLC
Date: 08/26/15

27 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $266,900
Buyer: Kris Abelin
Seller: Francis J. Delmastro
Date: 08/31/15

161 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Robert J. Desnoyers
Seller: Gary Palmer
Date: 08/31/15

1 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Tracy L. Cesan
Seller: Michael J. Foint
Date: 08/26/15

TOLLAND

75 School House Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Michelle D. Parker
Seller: John W. Stonesifer
Date: 08/24/15

WALES

163 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Shawn M. White
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/03/15

24 Sichols Colony Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $345,000
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 09/03/15

WESTFIELD

8 Columbia St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $123,886
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Arthur W. Purdy
Date: 09/01/15

19 Eastview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael G. Letellier
Seller: SSMG Ltd Co.
Date: 08/27/15

68 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Taryne M. Curran
Seller: Patrick J. McGrath
Date: 09/04/15

85 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David D. Arthur
Seller: Jeanne M. Keller
Date: 09/03/15

24 Floral Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Karrie A. Pierce
Seller: Rabtor, David M., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/15

6 Grant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Double D. Investments LLC
Seller: Cheryl Denardo
Date: 08/25/15

244 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $487,900
Buyer: Mark B. Platt
Seller: Glenn A. Korostynski
Date: 08/26/15

12 Jaeger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Joshua P. Vight
Seller: Christopher P. Benton
Date: 08/28/15

45 King St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Agnes Properties LLC
Seller: Christoper D. Fager
Date: 09/02/15

75 Laura Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Dansereau
Seller: Josephine A. Cheika
Date: 08/28/15

131 Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Gloria D. Lebeau
Seller: Mongeau, Mary A., (Estate)
Date: 09/03/15

20 Marla Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: David Barton
Seller: Donald A. Bieker
Date: 08/31/15

115 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Kevin F. Aste
Seller: Nancy A. Allman
Date: 09/01/15

34 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Eleanor R. Bannon
Seller: Cheryl Denardo
Date: 08/26/15

151 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jean A. Moulton
Seller: Elizabeth Mcalpine
Date: 08/27/15

Raymond Circle #70
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Daley
Seller: Michael F. Parent
Date: 08/28/15

35 Ridgecrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $338,750
Buyer: Paul A. Preston
Seller: John A. Marcinek
Date: 08/31/15

76 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $197,900
Buyer: Edward J. Abbe
Seller: John E. Kelley
Date: 08/28/15

16 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Gonzalez
Seller: Gary D. Emmershy
Date: 08/31/15

25 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Melvin E. Jensen
Seller: Kimberly J. Dorsey
Date: 08/31/15

2 Walnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Edwin Caride
Seller: Kristen M. Emrick
Date: 09/01/15

14 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $262,900
Buyer: Ann M. Boisvert
Seller: Jeffrey R. Daley
Date: 08/28/15

99 White St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Roland S. Barbeito
Seller: Julian S. Tenczar
Date: 09/01/15

WILBRAHAM

22 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Gay
Seller: Paul E. Ugolini
Date: 08/31/15

8 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Laura M. Bovino
Seller: Luann T. Trigo
Date: 09/04/15

21 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nicholas Bailey
Seller: Derek Fergus
Date: 08/27/15

4 Edson Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Gene Salvador
Seller: George F. Vitek
Date: 08/31/15

15 Leemond St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Anthony Rossi
Seller: Susan L. Leege
Date: 08/28/15

155 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: Brian J. Maloney
Seller: Philip A. Robichaud
Date: 09/02/15

6 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Russell L. Powell
Seller: Ricky D. Powell
Date: 08/24/15

6 Pheasant Farm Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Moriarty
Seller: John R. Barber
Date: 08/28/15

647 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Luke Jenne
Seller: Reid B. Savoie
Date: 08/28/15

777 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,500
Buyer: Keith J. McInnes
Seller: Harlan D. Cuklanz
Date: 08/25/15

913 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $203,951
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Todd G. Kosel
Date: 08/25/15

75 Washington Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Noraimi Rivera
Seller: Maria Panasian
Date: 08/31/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

137 Althea St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Steven S. Gifford
Seller: Joseph Spiriti
Date: 09/02/15

24 Appaloosa Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Mary C. Matias
Seller: Ali B. Kitchell
Date: 08/28/15

29 Braintree Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $224,400
Buyer: Christopher P. Katsoulis
Seller: James J. Hanly
Date: 08/27/15

30 Gaskill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Carver
Seller: Matthew L. Coppola
Date: 09/01/15

18 Glenview Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Austin H. Putman
Seller: Paul L. McCarthy
Date: 09/04/15

27 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Almina Ceric
Seller: Faith M. Smith
Date: 09/04/15

281 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Ahmed A. Mustafa
Seller: Grace A. Bobskill
Date: 08/31/15

44 Larivee Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Breton
Seller: John E. Knight
Date: 09/04/15

650 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $129,952
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jennifer Jasmin
Date: 09/01/15

63 Prince Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Brian W. Cayo
Seller: Andrea C. Izzo
Date: 08/31/15

38 Ridgeview Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: April Salvador-Macadam
Seller: Deborah A. Nickerson
Date: 09/04/15

14 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Alexander P. Seymour
Seller: Allison J. Skowron
Date: 08/27/15

302 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Michael P. Sullivan
Seller: Francis M. Pikula
Date: 08/31/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

170 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Wendy J. Hogans
Seller: Ellen B. Eagan
Date: 09/01/15

16 Eames Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: 220 North East Street LLC
Seller: Gassan, Richard, (Estate)
Date: 08/28/15

42 Hartman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jae-Hwang Lee
Seller: Jennifer E. Booker RET
Date: 08/31/15

55 High Point Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ayano Kataoka
Seller: Louis D. Parrot
Date: 08/25/15

63 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Brett A. Marquard
Seller: Michael J. Wolff
Date: 08/28/15

74 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Robert C. Hawley
Seller: Louis K. Epstein
Date: 08/27/15

122 Spring St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Razvan Sibii
Seller: Sarna, Jennie R., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/15

31 Weaver Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $547,000
Buyer: Adam C. Lau
Seller: Paul S. Beacher
Date: 08/28/15

BELCHERTOWN

22 Clearbrook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Alexander Tuohy
Seller: Pamela A. Letendre
Date: 09/04/15

23 Clearbrook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ahmed Gonzalez
Seller: Elizabeth Barnes
Date: 09/04/15

689 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Judyann Brandon
Date: 09/01/15

881 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Henry J. Walas
Seller: Nancy W. Eckert
Date: 09/04/15

42 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael Burke
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 08/28/15

135 Kennedy Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Christian S. Bourdeau
Seller: Janet E. Simeone
Date: 08/27/15

N/A
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: David Cohen
Seller: Leonard G. Abraham
Date: 09/01/15

334 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $305,100
Buyer: Jason R. Ballou
Seller: Craig H. Bodamer
Date: 09/04/15

277 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael E. Akresh
Seller: Danielle Kadinoff
Date: 08/26/15

71 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Leah M. Carver
Seller: Jean Girard
Date: 08/28/15

47 Segur Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jameson Gaspar
Seller: Kiawa Krzcuik
Date: 09/01/15

19 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Michael J. Bernard
Seller: David T. Vacchi
Date: 08/27/15

187 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Leboeuf
Seller: Timothy J. Kenney
Date: 08/27/15

534 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $141,973
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Margaret A. Garde
Date: 08/25/15

331 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Scott C. Thurston
Seller: Steven M. Auclair
Date: 08/28/15

140 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Beth M. Spencer
Seller: Jeannine R. Berger
Date: 08/31/15

20 Terry Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: John A. Alo
Seller: Sean A. Mason
Date: 08/28/15

CHESTERFIELD

8 Antin Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Gary S. Krol
Seller: Pettersen, Charles, (Estate)
Date: 08/26/15

EASTHAMPTON

20 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $439,000
Seller: Verla R. Mantegna
Date: 08/25/15

42 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Francine S. Murphy
Seller: Alice M. Tougas IRT
Date: 08/31/15

14 Duda Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Bryce B. Wallace
Seller: Duane S. Stoddard
Date: 08/28/15

23 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Ralph R. Morton
Seller: Emily E. Casella
Date: 08/31/15

192 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: John P. Regish
Seller: Ann M. Malinowski
Date: 08/31/15

6 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Shawn E. Hainsworth
Seller: Lisa J. Brusco
Date: 08/27/15

3 Emily Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Andrew D. Nicotera
Date: 08/24/15

35 Fort Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Hunter S. Keil
Seller: Eliza Lake
Date: 09/01/15

5 Fox Run
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Leslie H. Button
Seller: Arthur J. Franz
Date: 08/31/15

8 Fox Run
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Erik A. Karella
Seller: Anthony F. Swana
Date: 08/28/15

64 Highland Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: Joseph M. Palombella
Seller: Christopher J. Gottardi
Date: 09/03/15

11 Kingsberry Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Eric J. Grenier
Seller: Czelusniak Custom Homes
Date: 08/31/15

12 Lux Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $191,200
Buyer: Danica E. Achin
Seller: Melikian IRT
Date: 08/28/15

21 Lyman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Malinda S. Lovic
Seller: Erik A. Karella
Date: 09/04/15

33 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert E. Dragon
Seller: Sean A. Echols
Date: 08/28/15

16 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Adam Z. Stein
Seller: Judith A. Almeida
Date: 08/28/15

165 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Helen Clement
Seller: Philip S. Finkle
Date: 08/28/15

29 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Courtney L. Leeming
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 08/24/15

23 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Joshua W. Churchill
Seller: Craig R. Spaulding
Date: 08/24/15

38 Spring St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Lauren M. Kessler
Seller: Karen A. Adamski
Date: 08/27/15

20 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Michael R. Keefe
Seller: Kevin Riordon
Date: 08/31/15

36 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $211,200
Buyer: Robert A. Canon
Seller: Bryce Wallace
Date: 08/28/15

GOSHEN

6 Cape St.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Lawrence M. Rowen
Seller: Catherine Damato
Date: 08/25/15

583 East St.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kara B. Burke
Seller: Anne M. Hendry
Date: 08/28/15

105 Lake Dr.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $386,500
Buyer: Martha P. Sites
Seller: Joseph T. Tortoriello
Date: 08/27/15

GRANBY

310 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $492,950
Buyer: Steven Pomeranz
Seller: Edward H. Parker
Date: 08/31/15

93 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Pierre Jacques
Seller: Jean C. Peloquin
Date: 08/31/15

21 Greenmeadow Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Jason D. Siudak
Seller: William A. Gargiulo
Date: 08/27/15

32 Greenmeadow Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Scott Soverino
Seller: Kris A. Glinka
Date: 08/27/15

Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Fei Ma
Seller: Steven R. Pelletier
Date: 08/24/15

12 Pheasant Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph L. Larrivee
Seller: Ingham, James I., (Estate)
Date: 08/31/15

176 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $122,750
Buyer: Kevin P. Godbout
Seller: Christine A. Mendrala
Date: 08/25/15

284 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Clifton C. Ting
Seller: Raymond J. Mackenzie
Date: 09/01/15

HADLEY

118 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Lindsay A. Berry
Seller: Merrill B. Blanksteen
Date: 08/24/15

7 High Meadow Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Ahrens
Seller: Lauter FT
Date: 08/25/15

7 Norwottuck Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Buyer: Jaime A. Lavallee
Seller: Christine A. Lynch
Date: 09/02/15

22 Woodlawn Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Robert M. Bankert
Seller: Donna L. Lecourt
Date: 08/24/15

HATFIELD

33 Jericho Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: James H. Benson
Seller: Debra G. Harlow
Date: 08/28/15

476 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brendan R. Johnson
Seller: Scoot, Katherine B. C., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/15

HUNTINGTON

69 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Mark R. Scott
Seller: Kathie A. Morrison
Date: 09/04/15

45 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $273,500
Buyer: Robert Paquette
Seller: Timothy J. Seney
Date: 09/03/15

6 Lowell Lane
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Robert J. Boyer
Seller: Pierre Jacques
Date: 08/31/15

62 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Alyshia Horvath
Seller: Dennis M. Robare
Date: 09/04/15

MIDDLEFIELD

71 West Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Leslie Blake-Davis
Seller: Douglas F. Robare
Date: 09/04/15

NORTHAMPTON

95 Autumn Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Brown
Seller: Stephen G. Sireci
Date: 08/27/15

67 Beacon St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Andrea L. James
Seller: Galusza, Bertha V., (Estate)
Date: 09/02/15

101 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Lisa Laprade
Seller: Margaret M. Garrett
Date: 08/31/15

532 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Keith W. Miller
Seller: Robin J. Wood
Date: 09/02/15

540 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Timothy P. Miner
Seller: Joanna L. Jordan
Date: 08/31/15

67 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Tara T. Brewster
Seller: Stephen B. Edwards
Date: 09/01/15

98 Deerfield Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Susan J. Biggs
Seller: Sharon M. Gross
Date: 08/24/15

28 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: D. Murphy Properties LLC
Seller: Amy T. Bedell
Date: 09/01/15

5 Hockanum Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Danica M. Phelps
Seller: Carol J. Robinson
Date: 09/04/15

26 James Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Marilyn Fichman
Seller: Howard E. Bond
Date: 08/26/15

195 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $587,500
Buyer: Carla R. Imperial
Seller: Sherri L. Meade
Date: 08/27/15

21 Laurel St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $390,365
Buyer: Felix E. Margolin
Seller: Transformations Inc.
Date: 09/02/15

55 Lincoln Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Marisela A. Fermin-Schon
Seller: Alexa Beach
Date: 09/01/15

51 Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01027
Amount: $534,900
Buyer: Laura T. Beltran
Seller: Aaron O. Patrick
Date: 08/31/15

205 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Alyx Akers
Seller: W. Marek Inc.
Date: 08/27/15

200 North Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jae McAuley
Seller: Bill & Marie G. Emerson RET
Date: 09/01/15

150 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Armstrong
Seller: Archambault, G. R. Sr., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/15

726 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Riordon
Seller: Phillip J. Pilewski
Date: 08/31/15

64 Ridgewood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Kevin Brigham
Seller: Frank P. Willard
Date: 08/31/15

418 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tina T. Champagne
Seller: Thomas E. Dawson-Greene
Date: 08/28/15

267 Turkey Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: James C. Pinney
Seller: Andrew Chambers
Date: 08/27/15

43 West St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $937,500
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: Standick TR
Date: 09/01/15

1504 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Maureen A. McMahon
Seller: Daniel E. Hewins
Date: 09/04/15

3 Wright Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Isobel A. McMahon
Seller: Gretna Green Development
Date: 08/31/15

PELHAM

11-B Bray Court
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: William A. Wright
Seller: Shawn R. Adams
Date: 09/02/15

11 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $443,500
Buyer: Sally B. Kaufmann
Seller: Robert C. Hawley
Date: 08/27/15

SOUTH HADLEY

526 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Mary Miller
Seller: H. A. Fulmer
Date: 09/04/15

26 Ashton Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Roger W. Tucker
Seller: Jean P. Aubin
Date: 08/25/15

3 Burnett Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jenny Scobel
Seller: Jennifer C. Pyke
Date: 08/27/15

21 Cedar Ridge
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Brendan M. Landers
Seller: Carrie R. Ingham
Date: 08/31/15

79 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Scott K. Jarry
Seller: Western Mass. Training Consortium
Date: 08/31/15

10 Karen Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Douglass R. Baker
Seller: Chester A. Pupek
Date: 08/31/15

12 Lakeview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Wyatt B. Couture
Seller: Bonnie Quenneville
Date: 09/01/15

14 Lakeview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: G&A RT
Seller: Lizak, Iwalter F., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/15

259 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Gary C. Capone
Seller: Edward J. Tierney
Date: 08/24/15

38 Lexington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Katie Diemand
Seller: Mary T. Lenarcen
Date: 08/25/15

113 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Sally Granada
Seller: Elizabeth M. Buelow
Date: 09/03/15

19 Magnolia Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert Mathieu
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/28/15

48 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: A. L. Byrne
Seller: Daniel G. Laprade
Date: 09/04/15

611 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Mary E. O’Neill
Seller: Mariann Ingraham
Date: 08/27/15

10 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jacob Dziadek
Seller: Susan E. Brennan
Date: 08/24/15

21 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties
Seller: William Normand
Date: 08/28/15

19 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: ABKG Enterprises LLC
Seller: Mount Holyoke College
Date: 08/27/15

SOUTHAMPTON

15 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kevin Coyne
Seller: Jerrald Gatlin
Date: 08/24/15

106 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Kirley
Seller: Joshua P. Vight
Date: 08/28/15

124 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Bruce R. Butman
Seller: Daniel T. Towse
Date: 09/03/15

8 Pomeroy Meadow Road Ext.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Aaron C. Tauscher
Seller: Ruth A. Baraniuk
Date: 08/26/15

84 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Frederick R. Benda
Seller: Edward F. Podlovits
Date: 08/31/15

110 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Provencal
Seller: Robert Paquette
Date: 09/03/15

WARE

273 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $294,999
Buyer: Chrysler Szarlan
Seller: Jean E. Broom
Date: 09/04/15

140 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $115,500
Buyer: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
Seller: Beth Zajchowski
Date: 08/28/15

6 Chestnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tara A. Driscoll
Seller: Cheryl Wesolowski
Date: 09/01/15

55 East Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: 118 Main Street Ware LLC
Seller: Lestek Inc.
Date: 09/04/15

105 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael S. Anair
Seller: Susan K. Demore
Date: 08/31/15

28 Pine St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Angelique C. Cordeau
Seller: Michael Davis
Date: 08/28/15

WESTHAMPTON

3 Hathaway Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jeremy P. Payson
Seller: Michael Georgiadis
Date: 09/04/15

49 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert W. Gougeon
Seller: Rebecca A. Stefan
Date: 08/24/15

95 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Packard
Seller: Brian D. Burrows
Date: 08/28/15

WILLIAMSBURG

21 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Barker
Seller: Florence Savings Bank
Date: 08/31/15

145 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: William Burke
Seller: Fred W. Gohr
Date: 08/28/15

122 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Brad H. Wolansky
Seller: Marilyn R. Schuster
Date: 09/03/15

WORTHINGTON

19 Ireland St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Peggy Klineman
Seller: Thomas M. Wootton
Date: 08/31/15

54 Witt Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Caleb J. Roach
Seller: Deane Messeck
Date: 09/01/15

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Aiken, James G.
PO Box 319
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/18/15

Blake, Paul
Blake, Katherine H.
52 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Burke, Barbara J.
a/k/a Dupuis, Barbara J.
78 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Camyre, Helen R.
a/k/a Kapinos, Helen
37 Sitnik Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Carson, Todd R.
17 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Case, Glenn A.
150 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/15

Chirgwin, Scott M.
20 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Cianna Designs
Nielsen, Crystal Anna
2 Morgan Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/15

Connelly, Robert M.
93 White Fox Road
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/15

Cooper, Lawrence William
30 Charles St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

DeLuccia, Paul
718 Lenox St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Dieppa, Jennifer
491 Bridge Road, Apt. #12
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/15

Dionisi, Paul
133 Entrybrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/24/15

Fajen, Catherine Lynn
a/k/a Goldman, Catherine F.
310 Elm St., Apt. 1R
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Falcon, Juan R.
71 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Galecki, Christopher B.
19 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Gamble, Anthony
192 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/15

Green, Michael A.
Green, Heike N.
7 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/15

Hayhurst, Constance M.
a/k/a Beaudette, Connie
65 Kelly Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/15

Johnson, Jennifer A.
1 Becker St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/15

Kenyon, Amanda Jean
46 Fairview St
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Kerr, Hugh F.
115 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/15

Krause, Sara Marie
a/k/a Cote, Marie Krause
22 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/18/15

Krzykowski, Laura
31 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/24/15

Kulwich, Matthew R.
11 Union Court
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Lamagdelaine, James E.
89 Granby St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/15

Lane, Mark Steven
19 Greenleaf Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Lavelli, Beverly J.
a/k/a Austin, Beverly J.
519 E River St., Lot 141
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/28/15

Levasseur, Lynn
a/k/a Gonzalez, Lynn
58 Robinridge Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Lewis, Eugenie
190 Oak St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/28/15

Lugo, Lillian I.
193-195 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Mairo, Thomas Herbert
514 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Markol, Thomas Michael
Markol, Kelly L.
0 Millers Falls Rd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Martin, LeeAnne
195 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Matlasz, Jonathan D.
30 Holmes Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/15

Maurer, Jodi L.
59 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/24/15

McDonald, Craig R.
17 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/26/15

Mcleod, Willie C
17 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/25/15

Mena, Carmen
693 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/15

Morera, Jose A.
P.O. Box 366
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/25/15

Morin, Jeffrey William
10 Alamo Court
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Perez, David
163 Atherton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Potter, Jessica L.
82 Bridge St.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/15

Quinn, Melissa A.
128 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/21/15

Randall, George M.
10 Myrtle St
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Redondo, Angie W.
872 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Rivera, Yanira
143 Kathleen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/15

Roberts, Stephen B.
265 Main St.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Romero-Dumeng, Maria D.
97 Spring St., Apt 27
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Roy, John F.
425 Queen Lake Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Shea, Francine M.
17 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/15

St. Germain, Martin O.
70-72 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/25/15

Tobin, Morgan R.
Tobin, Jennifer M.
a/k/a Chmura, Jennifer M.
1375 Pendlton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Torres, Heriberto
Torres, Kristen
2 Summit Ridge Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Tortoriello, Matthew J.
670 Chestnut St., 3rd F
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Valentin, Reinaldo
18 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/15

Vieu, Eric J.
138 Elmar Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/19/15

Webb, Douglas W.
Webb, Edith H.
76 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/15

Wilson, Gabriel A.
369 Main St., Apt. 16
Ashfield, MA 01330
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/15

Doing Business As Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

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

CHICOPEE

ABM Transmission & Engine Technology
1090 Chicopee St.
Mark MacDonald

Jayda Party Rental
106 Meeting House Road
Leslie O. Torres

GREENFIELD

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
68 Mohawk Trail
Lanod Corporation

Designs by Carleigh
94 Main St.
Carleigh Niedzwiedz

Dollar Express
10 Colrain Road
Andrea Jaffe

Franklin Chiropractic Center
77 Mohawk Trail
Jeffrey Denny

Patty’s Cleaning Service
15 Frederick St.
Parry Stratton-Poulin

Stobierski & Connor
377 Main St.
Pamela Stobierski

HOLYOKE

90’s Nails
50 Holyoke St.
Hung Huynh

Amed Ed’s Restaurant
8 North Bridge St.
Antonio DiBendetto

C Britton Foundry
85 Sargeant St.
Christopher Britton

Fresh Ink Tattoo
138 High St.
Enrique Guerra

Holyoke Mini Market
657 High St.
Daniel Santiago

La Favorita Mini Market
156 High St.
John Almonte

ModaPlu Lola
254 Maple St.
Alice Gonzalez

Rayzor Sharp Images
118 Maple St.
Raymond Rodriguez

Solstice Marketing Concepts
50 Holyoke St.
Jan Michel

Subway
330 Main St.
Daisy Florek

PALMER

DSDS Shop
1152 Main St.
Oleg Loginov

Pervez Transports
81 Springfield St.
Rehman Chaudhary

War Collectibles Inc.
1426 Main St.
Randy Schofield

Your Comfort Zone
2094 Main St.
Jeffrey Drolet

SPRINGFIELD

16 Acres Barbershop
1194 Parker St.
Khalil Chehimi

AD Family Cleaning Services
174 Prospect St.
Alberto Dominguez

Adam Beshara Inc.
479 Breckwood Blvd.
Adam Beshara

Alberto Marte
895 Carew St.
Alberto Marte

Alex & Millie Security
48 Massasoit St.
Alexander Santiago

Alex D. Cleaning
109 Arbe Ave.
Alexander Dominguez

Caylan’s Lawn Care
38 Bartlett St.
Edward L. Wallace

Cocoa Cleaning
109 Arbe Ave.
Esteban Dominguez

Egnardo Inc.
344 Orange St.
Rafael Cruz

Four Seasons Buffet
1714 Boston Road
Liyu Qui

H & F Services Corporation
50 Maynard St.
Lucas Hernandez

HSD Corporation
314 Bay St.
AamirWani

Instant Tattoo, LLC
141 Main St.
Edward Zuzgo

J & D Polishing
33 Mohawk Dr.
Dennis Nelson

JP Heating
131 Penrose St.
Juan L. Pagan

Jones Fun House
128 Tallyho Dr.
Helena Davis

Law Office of Christopher B. Myhrum
1500 Main St.
Christopher B. Myhrum

Liberty Mini Mart
739 Liberty St.
Jose N. Aponte

Life Choices Enterprise
145 Ambrose St.
Richard Mills

Los Gigantes De la Plena
1655 Main St.
Freddy Rivera

MagnetiqMuziq
12 Ladd St.
Benjamin Blake

Maxi Drug Inc.
126 Island Pond Road
Michael Podgurski

Miss Glamour
304 Allen Park Road
Ras Morgan

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Debrons Salon
242 Westfield St.
Deborah Lynn

Macadvocate
1267 Riverdale St.
Robert Fuller

Manchester Home Improvement
209 Rogers Ave.
Barry Manchester

Royal Nails
935 Riverdale St.
Hoang Vo

MGM Casino: the Tower Is Not the ‘Wow’

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Opinion

Editorial

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby has been off the mark with his comments a few times since his group began its work nearly three years ago. OK, more than a few; actually, much more.

But he was on the money — figuratively and perhaps literally as well — with his remarks when he was asked by the local press whether MGM’s planned downtown Springfield casino had lost its ‘wow’ factor with the announcement that the company is proposing, amid spiraling construction costs, to ditch its plans to erect a 25-story hotel tower and instead opt for a six-story facility to be built on the corner of Main and Howard streets.

“The wow factor is such a subjective thing,” he told the press, noting that, with this change of plans, MGM could be trading off the ‘wow’ from the tower with gains from increased street activity and other factors.

What we were hoping he would say is that the ‘wow’ that this state and the people of Springfield are hoping for comes not from a glitzy hotel, but from an enterprise that can create thousands of good jobs, bring more visitors and conventions to the region, be an important piece of the larger downtown revitalization puzzle, and, more importantly, be profitable (and therefore sustainable) for many decades.

If the casino can do all that, then we’ll all be, well, wowed.

Does MGM Springfield need a 25-story hotel with colored glass to do that? Perhaps, but don’t forget that there are several now-shuttered casinos along the boardwalk in Atlantic City that had taller towers, plenty of glitz, gobs of glamor, and no shortage of ‘wow,’ at least the superficial kind.

Let’s get back to that in a minute. First, a few words about design and that planned tower.

Yes, design is very important when it comes to casinos. They must have a certain amount of style — although many of the thousands of visitors getting off and then back on buses pulled up to the front door each day, and who won’t ever see the lobby of the hotel, will hardly notice the appointments.

After all, one of this casino’s main challenges will be to lure away some of those who have been going to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun for years, places where there is plenty of glitz and ‘wow,’ as hyped in those commercials referring to the “wonder of it all.”

And it will also have to compete with a billion-dollar casino to be built by Steve Wynn in Everett that promises a tower — two of them, in fact, according to the latest plans — and a good deal of ‘wow.’

Meanwhile, locally, many people were looking upon that planned tower as a chance to alter and enhance (although the latter is a subjective term to be sure) a Springfield skyline that has remained the same for nearly 30 years, a sad reminder of just how much the city stagnated for years.

We can collectively mourn or regret the loss of the tower in the plans for this casino — if that’s what eventually happens; negotiations are ongoing — but we suggest that the more prudent measure is to keep the focus on the much bigger picture of creating a casino that provides what’s really important: sustainability, jobs, increased tourism and convention business, and, overall, more vibrancy.

MGM can do all that without building an elevator that goes to the 25th floor. It can do it by creating positive experiences for the many types of visitors it will attract, and this, more than anything else, is what MGM is promising.

And it is that component of the plan — that ingredient in the formula for ‘wow’ — that can’t be taken out.

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News of interest about the region’s business community October 6, 2015

MGM Springfield Presents Updated Design to City

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield announced it has presented updated renderings and new details of its design to the city of Springfield. The new drawings are the result of a complete site-plan review driven by several factors, including a one-year opening-date extension, final directives on historic property use, construction market trends, and in-depth conversations with Mayor Domenic Sarno and city officials. In a letter to the mayor, MGM executives hailed the new design as a better approach to immediately activating the Main Street corridor and spurring new economic development, while reconfirming September 2018 as the completion date. “I believe this is one of the most exciting moments in the history of MGM Springfield,” said Michael Mathis, MGM Springfield president. “As we collaborate with the city on what is best from an economic-development perspective, the finer details are taking shape, and our programming is improving minute by minute.” This more integrated urban design features off-site residential space, which opens up room for a Main Street hotel that would encourage tourists and visitors to more readily engage Springfield’s downtown. Conversations are underway with property owners of nearby potential residential sites that would complement the resort-casino development. As the final design evolves, the project will feature a new five-story hotel atop a floor of retail, creating an improved scale on Main Street. The 250-room hotel would now become the eastern anchor at Howard Street of the 14.5-acre development. “This design brings to life our commitment to develop new residential activity in downtown Springfield,” Mathis noted. “Through our extensive and detailed review, we determined off-site residential would more quickly encourage ancillary development across the downtown. We are currently talking to potential partners in developing market-rate residential units.” Under the revised design, the historic columned façade at 73 State St., which had been the iconic focal point for the hotel tower, will remain as such for the updated structure, which will be home to what is tentatively being called the South End Market. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the market will be an inviting, trendy gathering space featuring local and national food and beverage vendors. “We have never lost sight of how important it is to integrate our development and its unique design needs with this historic New England downtown,” Mathis said. “We think the changes along Main Street and this new layout are more in line with a true downtown mixed-use development that will make MGM Springfield the premier urban resort in the industry.”

EANE Releases Insurance & Benefits Survey

AGAWAM — The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast announced its findings from the 2015 Insurance & Benefits Survey, conducted earlier this year, with 121 companies participating from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The survey posed more than 130 questions. It covered health insurance, including cost, coverage, eligibility, and employee cost sharing. It also addressed retirement plans, disability benefits, and voluntary benefits. The greatest change in the survey findings continues to be in health insurance. Employers will offer, or have introduced, methods to control costs, while attempting to comply with the Affordable Care Act. These methods include shifting deductible costs and co-share to employees by altering plan design. More specifically, the survey indicates the employers’ contribution towards an employee’s coverage option has decreased from 2013 levels. While monthly premiums illustrate minimal changes, the annual deductible per person and per family has increased. As a result, employers have reassessed their benefit packages, and long-term-care benefits are affected. “Everyone is looking at the bottom line, and controlling healthcare costs is often on the top of that list,” said Mark Adams, director of HR Solutions for EANE. “That said, employers want to remain attractive to new employees and preserve their benefit packages.”

Ad Club Announces Five Pynchon Award Winners

SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts announced five recipients of the Order of William Pynchon Awards for 2015 — the 100th anniversary of the awards, which were first presented in 1915. This year’s honorees include Gary Bernice, band director at Springfield High School of Science and Technology; entrepreneur and philanthropist Harold Grinspoon; Sue Ellen Panitch, who has volunteered with dozens of organizations; and Ronn and Donna Johnson, who founded the Brianna Fund for Children with Physical Disabilities. The Pynchon Awards honor members of the community who have distinguished themselves through their service. The Advertising Club will fete this year’s honorees on Nov. 19 at the Springfield Museums. Tickets cost $65, and more information is available at www.adclubwm.org.

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.

Project Manager Chosen for PVTA Bus Operations, Maintenance Facility

SPRINGFIELD — City Point Partners announced it has been selected by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) to oversee the design and construction of the new Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility on Cottage Street in Springfield, replacing the existing, 100-year-old facility. The new, 280,000-square-foot, $70 million facility will be built on an 18-acre site and will provide bus maintenance and storage for the PVTA’s Springfield fixed-route operation. The facility will be able to accommodate approximately 150 fixed-route buses, including standard-size diesel buses and articulated buses. Included in this new facility will be management office space, fuel bays, wash bays, bus and van storage bays, garage and body-shop areas, parts storage, exercise rooms, locker rooms and showers, lounge, dispatch center, employee parking, and green spaces. A new cell tower will also be installed onsite to support the PVTA’s IT communications. The new facility will seek LEED certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s green-building rating system. City Point Partners will provide owner’s project-management services advising with respect to the design, scope of work, cost estimating, construction manager-at-risk and subcontractor selection, schedule overview, and performance monitoring. With ridership expected to continue its steady increase and a number of high-profile development projects in the Springfield area scheduled to be completed within the next two to three years, the PVTA is planning for a greater expansion of service and consequently will require larger facilities to support this service expansion. “We are very excited to be working with City Point Partners on this critical project. A larger operations center is a vital part of supporting the expanded service that our ridership demands,” said Mary MacInnes, administrator of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Added Colleen Moore, president and founder of City Point Partners, “this is a very exciting time for the PVTA. Both the public- and private-sector developments planned for the Springfield area will change the city of Springfield itself and the Pioneer Valley. We are confident that we will be able to help the PVTA meet the rising demand of their ridership, which will result from these developments and ultimately stimulate increased economic activity in the region. We are very happy to be working for the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority.” City Point Partners has a growing owner’s project-management practice with multiple projects across Massachusetts.

State Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.7% in August

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 4.7% in August, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The new preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts gained 7,200 jobs in August, marking the 12th consecutive month of job gains. Year to date, Massachusetts has added 56,500 jobs. Preliminary August estimates show the number of employed residents declined by 20,600 and the number of unemployed residents decreased by 2,500, reducing the labor force by 23,100. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 0.9% from 5.6% in August 2014. The August state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.1% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Massachusetts continues to add jobs that strengthen our economy, and the unemployment rate is holding steady, lower than the national average,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II said.

Investing in Global Health Is Critical

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Opinion

Opinion

By LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS

One of the things I am proudest of having done in Washington was having the idea as chief economist of the World Bank that the bank should devote its annual World Development Report to making the case for improving both the quantity and quality of global health investment. The 1993 report, produced by a team led by global health economist Dean Jamison, proved more influential than I could have hoped, not least because it drew Bill Gates into the global-health arena.

The report made a strong case that the benefits of the right health investments far exceed the costs. Indeed, I believe the moral and economic case for investments in healthcare — both prevention and treatment — is as or more compelling than in any other area in the developing world. The dramatic declines in child mortality and increases in life expectancy demonstrate that policy can make an immense difference.

Dean and I chaired a commission, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the initial report, under the aegis of the distinguished medical journal the Lancet. The commission took stock of the remarkable progress made over the last 20 years and emphasized what is possible over the next generation.

The primary conclusion of our commission was that our generation has the opportunity to achieve a “grand convergence” in global health, reducing preventable maternal, child, and infectious diseases to universally low levels by 2035. We further concluded that the necessary investments would have benefits that exceed their costs by a factor of 10. But we cautioned that grand convergence would not just happen. It would require commitments to health-system reform and to new domestic and international resources that go well beyond what is in place today.

Although there is ample evidence for the value of investing in health, you wouldn’t know it by looking at how most countries allocate resources. Too many countries, particularly low- and middle-income nations, treat health services as a cost to be minimized rather than an investment to be maximized.

Yet, access to health services is a core driver of prosperity. Over the last decade, improvements in health accounted for about 11% of economic growth in low- and middle-income countries as measured in their national income accounts. This figure is only part of the picture, as good health (i.e., living longer) has an intrinsic value on top of greater income. When the value of additional life years is factored in, improvements in health accounted for one-quarter of income growth in low- and middle-income countries.

Investments in health today will return huge future dividends. Our report found that providing every person with a package of essential prevention and treatment services — such as basic vaccines, family-planning methods, and treatments for conditions like malaria, TB, and HIV infection — could bring infectious-disease deaths to universally low levels within one generation. The impact of these services would be dramatic: the investment would return more than 10 times its cost within a generation.

However, there is a huge barrier to realizing this possibility. Around the world, the vast majority of health spending is transacted out of pocket, meaning people are charged a user fee each time they fall sick or need care. Each year, an estimated 150 million people are bankrupted trying to access healthcare they cannot afford. Our report argues that adopting “pro-poor” pathways to universal health coverage would be an efficient way for governments to support grand convergence and also greatly reduce the burden of poverty from medical expenses. Low- and lower-middle income countries striving to expand health coverage, we argued, should initially focus on the diseases that disproportionately affect the poor.

I was excited when the Rockefeller Foundation asked me to work with them to develop a declaration that a broad spectrum of economists could issue underscoring the importance of global health efforts. The 266 economists who have joined our declaration come from 44 countries and at least as many political and ideological perspectives. But they are united in their belief in the importance of expanding and improving healthcare globally.

Our declaration was published in the Lancet last week. I hope the world listens. Millions of lives are at stake.

Lawrence H. Summers is the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and president emeritus of Harvard University. He was also secretary of the U.S. Treasury.

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News and notes about area businesses October 6, 2015

SC School of Social Work, Peace Corps Announce Fellows Program

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College School of Social Work and the Peace Corps announced the launch of the new Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which will provide graduate-school scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers. Program fellows will serve as interns in local, underserved communities while they complete their studies, allowing them to bring home and expand upon the skills they learned as volunteers. “We are delighted to partner with Springfield College to support our returned volunteers as they pursue higher education and continue their commitment to service,” Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said. “Communities are moved forward by the selflessness of volunteers, and returned Peace Corps volunteers have unique skills and experiences to offer their local communities.” Selected applicants will receive a graduate fellowship while enrolled in the Springfield College Master of Social Work program. As part of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, students will complete an internship, receive a stipend, and have tuition credits waived each year. “Springfield College was founded in 1885 with the mission of educating students in spirit, mind, and body in leadership for service to others,” said Springfield College Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs Jean Wyld. “Given this mission, we are excited to partner with the Peace Corps and look forward to welcoming our Coverdell fellows to the School of Social Work. The college is pleased to collaborate with the Peace Corps for this new program and to extend the impact of the School of Social Work still further.” Peace Corps volunteers who are involved in the program will earn their master’s degree in social work from Springfield College. As part of the program, students will complete 1,050 hours of service in the field in partnership with more than 1,000 agencies in New England and New York. “There is a synergy between Springfield College’s mission to educate future leaders in service and the Peace Corps’ mission to create sustainable change through dedicated partnerships around the world,” said Francine Vecchiolla, dean of the Springfield College School of Social Work. “Our welcoming school community will offer abundant opportunities for a Coverdell fellow to help promote a better understanding of other cultures and a cross-cultural ethical mandate that is central to social-work education.” Through their internships, Coverdell fellows will apply what they learn in the classroom to a professional setting. They not only gain valuable, hands-on experience that makes them more competitive in today’s job market, but they also further the missions of the Peace Corps and Springfield College. By sharing their global perspective with the communities they serve, fellows help fulfill the Peace Corps’ commitment to strengthen Americans’ understanding of the world and its people. To learn more about the Coverdell Fellows Program at Springfield College, contact Karen Clark-Hoey at [email protected].

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Local news hires, promotions, awards, and appointments October 6, 2015

 

Nancy Shendell-Falik

Nancy Shendell-Falik

Nancy Shendell-Falik, who for the past two years has served in a dual position at Baystate Health as senior vice president/chief operating officer and chief nursing officer for Baystate Medical Center, has been promoted to president of Baystate Medical Center and senior vice president for hospital operations at Baystate Health. Her appointment becomes effective Oct. 1. “During her two years at Baystate, Nancy has propelled the organization as both a system leader and COO/CNO of Baystate Medical Center. Her new role is an important step in our journey toward becoming a fully integrated health system, ensuring that we deliver care most effectively and efficiently,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. “As Baystate Health continues to develop a regional model of care, an important new directive for Nancy will be to help us to achieve a greater alignment between our five hospitals, physicians, and other community providers.” Baystate Health consists of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, and its newest members, Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer and Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield. In Shendell-Falik’s new role, the presidents of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Health’s Northern Region, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Health’s Eastern Region will report to her. Before coming to Baystate, Shendell-Falik — an experienced healthcare and nurse leader with years of success improving the quality of patient care, hospital efficiency, and patient satisfaction — served as senior vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children in Boston. During her tenure there, she demonstrated a collaborative style of leadership in championing numerous initiatives to improve clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience. She implemented a system of performance scorecards across all departments, served as executive sponsor of Tufts’ Patient and Family Advisory Council, and sponsored a novel leadership-education program. Prior to her work in Boston, Shendell-Falik served as senior vice president, Patient Care Services, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. While at the 673-bed, regional-care teaching hospital, she led similar successful initiatives to improve quality and safety, implemented a nurse-residency program, and reduced nursing vacancy rates. Since joining Baystate in July 2013, Shendell-Falilk has encouraged new interdisciplinary collaborations as a way to further improve patient experience, and served as the architect behind developing standard attire for various caregivers to help patients identify who is providing their care. Also, under her leadership, Baystate Medical Center was named to an elite group of High Performing Hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report for 2015-16. Shendell-Falik holds a master’s degree in nursing from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Rutgers College of Nursing. She was a fellow of the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Program. She holds membership in numerous professional societies and organizations, including the Mass. Organization of Nurse Executives, the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Alumni Assoc., the National Assoc. for Female Executives, and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles in national journals on topics such as team-based care, achieving Magnet status, and implementing clinical practice guidelines. Keroack noted that Shendell-Falik’s appointment is a milestone in the history of Baystate Health, marking both the first female president and first nurse as president of Baystate Medical Center. “I am extremely excited about the opportunity to guide our nationally recognized hospital into the future,” she said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with staff and leaders of all Baystate facilities to deliver care that is compassionate, of the highest quality, and affordable. As I prepare to assume my new role, I am honored and humbled to be the first woman and nurse to hold this position at Baystate.” For more information on Baystate Medical Center, visit baystatehealth.org/bmc.

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Jason Curtis

Jason Curtis

Tighe & Bond, a New England leader in civil engineering and environmental consulting, recently hired mechanical engineer Jason Curtis to bolster its growing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) team. He has experience designing a range of institutional, educational, residential, healthcare, commercial, and combined heat and power projects throughout the region. He will work primarily out of the firm’s corporate office in Westfield. Curtis has managed projects from the conceptual design phase through construction administration. He has completed HVAC system designs and overseen the production of MEP and fire-protection construction documents. Known for working closely with owners and architects in design-coordination efforts, he also has performed energy models and life-cycle cost analyses to evaluate various prospective energy-conservation measures for renovation projects. “Jason is a welcome addition to our MEP team,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond. “As the demand for our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services has grown, we have expanded our staff to better serve our clients and provide more integrated services. We now have a robust MEP team of 10 that quickly respond to our clients’ needs.” Curtis earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Union College. He is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, and is registered in Accredited LEED AP Building Design + Construction. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.

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Regional accounting firm Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. announced the following promotions to senior audit associate: Timothy Bessette, Nicholas Deets, Patrick Kelly, Caitlin Main, Alex McCabe, James Mercadante, Steve Norris, Andrew Pires, Michael Ray, and Kyle Rounseville. In addition, Rachel Hahn has been promoted to senior tax associate. In the firm’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Technology Group, LLC, Hadas Davis was promoted to senior network engineer, and Kenneth Blain was promoted to network engineer. “I am pleased to see our team’s dedication to accounting and technology excellence,” said Drew Andrews, the frm’s managing partner. “These promotions are the result of our clients’ continued satisfaction in all that we do for them.”

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Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Joseph LeMay

Joseph LeMay

Robert Spano

Robert Spano

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the hiring of three new associates: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Joseph LeMay, and Robert Spano. Fitzgerald graduated summa cum laude from Elms College with two bachelor’s degrees, in accounting and information systems and in business management and marketing. She is currently enrolled in the MSA program at Elms. As an undergraduate student, she earned the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship, the Margaret & Agnes O’Donnell Scholarship, and the Donald A. & Dorothy F. Axtell Grant Scholarship. Before pursuing accounting, Fitzgerald worked as a customer-service professional at a local bank. In her current position, she works closely with clients to meet their engagement needs and supports the lead accountant in matters including compliance testing and financial analysis. LeMay comes to MBK from Westfield State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and an MSA. He brings a background in bookkeeping, cost-accounting analytical research, and public-accounting experience to his position through various internships in both public accounting and private industry, including an internship with Meyers Brothers Kalicka. As an associate, his responsibilities include performing audit testing for various industries as well as tax returns for individuals and businesses. Spano holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from American International College, where he is currently enrolled in the MSAT graduate program. He specializes in field work and compliance testing. Before joining the firm, he completed an internship at a local firm, where he gained experience in taxation and fraud examination. “Elizabeth, Joseph, and Robert represent the next generation of accountants in our profession,” said Howard Cheney, partner and director of the firm’s Audit and Accounting practice. “They are young, vital, and motivated to provide quality service to our clients. At MBK, we believe strongly in the development of our next generation to ensure the continuity of the service we provide to our clients. We couldn’t have asked for better candidates.”

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HUB International New England, a division of HUB International Limited, a global insurance-brokerage, risk-advisory and employee-benefits firm, announced multiple new hires in its East Longmeadow office to meet the needs of its expanding products, services, and customer demand:

Eileen Maxwell

Eileen Maxwell

• Appointed as an employee benefits client relationship manager, Eileen Maxwell will be responsible for assisting staff with client relations, service, sales, and administrative activities of new and existing group benefit accounts. With almost 30 years of experience, she has an extensive background in planning, evaluating, implementing, relationship building, and managing all aspects of employee benefits; and

Marayda Pagan

Marayda Pagan

• Marayda Pagan joins the Personal Lines department as an account manager and will be responsible for assisting clients with their home, auto, and personal-liability umbrella coverages. She has held various positions in the insurance industry, starting out as an office assistant before being promoted to processor. She also held the position of Personal Lines manager. Cynthia Squires has been hired as the manager of Select Business for small to medium-sized business accounts in the Commercial Lines department. She has been in the insurance industry for almost 30 years and brings an extensive amount of knowledge and leadership skills to the agency. She will be responsible for the day-to-day management and servicing of small-business accounts, providing oversight and direction to commercial-lines staff, leading quality-control and product-analysis processes, managing departmental retention, acquiring new business goals, and staying on top of the latest industry changes and trends. “We’re thrilled to welcome Eileen, Marayda, and Cynthia on board during this exciting period of growth for the company,” said Timm Marini, president of HUB International New England, formerly FieldEddy Insurance. “Their respective experience will be an essential part in helping to further the agency’s goals of expanding our products and services while maintaining the highest level of service standards and best value to our clients.”

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After 20 years at Dakin Humane Society, Executive Director Leslie Harris announced her resignation effective Oct. 2 to pursue a new opportunity at Quonquont Farm & Orchard in Whately. “Leslie’s vision and leadership has given Dakin incredible momentum and untold success stories,” said Charlotte Cathro, Dakin’s board treasurer. “Since joining the organization in 1995, Leslie grew Dakin from an all-volunteer, foster-based network to one with more than 60 employees between its two locations in Springfield and Leverett, a full-time spay/neuter clinic that has performed more than 60,000 surgeries, and a multi-million-dollar budget. I know I speak for the entire board in expressing my appreciation for Leslie’s stewardship of Dakin and wish her great success in her new role.” Under Harris’s leadership, Dakin Humane Society grew from serving 300 animals in its first year to more than 20,000 in 2014. She led the charge to merge operations with Greenfield’s Pioneer Valley Humane Society in 2006 and the expansion of operations to Springfield in 2009. Today, Dakin encompasses two adoption centers and the Community Spay/Neuter Clinic. Due to Dakin’s affordable, wide-reaching spay/neuter programs, intake of local homeless kittens has declined 46% in the past six years. Dakin has met its dual goals of eliminating euthanasia as a means of controlling pet overpopulation in the Pioneer Valley and guaranteeing the placement of every adoptable animal that arrives at its front doors. Harris currently oversees the organization’s $3.7 million budget. “It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as Dakin’s executive director,” Harris said. “This was a hard decision to make, given my love for animals and Dakin, but I know the organization will continue to thrive and evolve thanks to its dedicated staff and volunteers. I will continue to be an enthusiastic supporter of Dakin’s work.” Dakin’s board voted to appoint its recent president, Nancy Creed, to the position of interim executive director. The board will now conduct a search for a permanent replacement who, according to Cathro, “exemplifies our guiding principles, is committed to our mission, and can lead the organization into the next phase of its development, expand community goodwill, and challenge the Dakin nation to bigger and better things.”  Dakin Humane Society is a local, nonprofit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses that care about animals to bring its services to the community. For more information, visit www.dakinhumane.org.

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Facial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. announced the hiring of surgeon Justin Clemow. Clemow earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, then attended the UConn School of Dental Medicine from 2003 to 2007, where he was awarded the Student Oral Surgery Award. In 2007, Clemow was accepted into the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) residency at the University of Florida Jacksonville. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2011, completed an internship in general surgery at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, and completed his OMFS training as the administrative chief resident in 2013. He was decorated with multiple awards during residency, including the Resident Advocate Award, Best Teaching Resident Award, and SICU Resident Award. After residency, Clemow worked for two years in private practice with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Cleveland. He served as assistant clinical professor for the Case Western Reserve OMFS residency, provided level-1 trauma coverage at MetroHealth Medical Center, and also provided trauma and OMFS call coverage at Fairview Hospital, part of the Cleveland Clinic system. Clemow’s specific surgical interests include facial trauma and reconstruction, general anesthesia, corrective jaw surgery, obstructive sleep apnea surgery, and complex dental implant procedures, including bone grafting. He is a fellow of the American Assoc. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (board-certified). He maintains certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.

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Dress for Success (DFS) announced that it has appointed Gina Golash Kos to its board of directors. Golash Kos brings vast nonprofit leadership experience to the table — both in her role as CEO at Sunshine Village and in leadership positions in the region’s nonprofits. She is currently a trustee of Elms College and a member of the executive committee of the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County. She previously served on the board of trustees of Westfield State University and is a past chairperson of the boards of the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce.

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The board of directors of the newly-formed Springfield Regional Chamber has elected officers to lead the organization: Daniel Keenan, chair; Patricia Canavan, vice chair; Barbara-Jean Deloria, treasurer; and David Parke, clerk. “The leadership of our new organization is incredibly strong,” said chamber President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. “With their breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with the talent, commitment, and capabilities from the entire board, the Springfield Regional Chamber is poised for continued growth and to maximize the investment our members place in us.” Keenan is senior vice president of government and community relations for the Sisters of Providence Health System. He has been a member of the chamber’s legislative steering committee since 2006, previously serving as its chair. He had served on the board of directors of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) since 2010, most recently as its vice chair. Prior to joining SPHS, he served six terms as a Massachusetts state representative, holding several key committee assignments, including vice chair of Insurance, Ways and Means, and Taxation. Canavan is president of United Personnel. A member of the board of directors of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, she most recently served as its vice chair. Canavan also served on the ACCGS board for the past two years. Canavan lends her leadership to other boards of directors, including the Baystate Health Foundation, Springfield Public Forum, and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Deloria is a senior vice president at Florence Bank. She was a member of the ACCGS board of directors since 2005 and served as its board treasurer since that time. She is a past president of the West Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts and serves on the Mass. Small Business Review Board. Parke is a partner with Bulkley Richardson and a member of its business and finance department, focusing on general corporate and business matters, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional work. He served on the ACCGS board for the past nine years and, according to Ciuffreda, was instrumental in the formation of the Springfield Regional Chamber. He serves on Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. and is past chair and current member of the Friends of the Homeless board of directors.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Oct. 30: Chamber Legislative Breakfast, 7: 15-9 a.m., at the Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Sponsored by Eversource. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Oct. 13: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, and Springfield Regional chambers of commerce. Exhibitor tables are $125 for members of the participating chambers. Cost to attend: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Open to the public.

• Oct. 16:  Lunch & Learn with Thom Fox, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “Want to Make More Money: All You Have to Do is Ask!” Cost:  $15 for members, $23 for non-members.

• Oct. 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley.

• Oct. 28: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Loomis House, 298 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Oct. 8: Networking by Night, at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Health Center Southampton. Join us and our host for a Fall Fiesta celebration, and enjoy a fun night of networking, interactive health stations, and appetizers provided by Meyers Catering. Sponsored by Dollars for Scholars.

• Oct. 19: Celebrity Bartenders, 6 p.m., at Opa Opa Brewery. Join in on all the fun and laughs as you help support funding this season’s holiday lights.

• Nov. 4: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Join the Greater Easthampton, Greater Northampton, and Amherst Area chambers along with our host, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, for a networking extravaganza. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking.

• Nov. 6: 
CheckPoint 2015 Legislative Summit. Registration and networking, 11 a.m.;
 welcome, lunch, and keynote speaker, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Chamber View
Dialogue with chamber executives, followed by legislative response, 1:30-3 p.m.; cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, 3-4 p.m. Keynote speaker:  state Senate President Stanley Rosenberg. Also hear from Tim Wilkerson, regulatory ombudsman of Economic Policy Development at the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions to invited legislators.

• Nov. 7: 15th Annual Greater Easthampton Chamber Viva Las Vegas Bowl-a-Thon, at Canal Bowling Lanes, 74 College Highway, Southampton. Two sessions:  3 p.m. and 6 p.m. A night of fun, laughs, music by DJ Jay Paglucia, and pizza as you help support funding this season’s holiday lights.

• Nov. 11: Monday Morning with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., Burger King, Easthampton.

• 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.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

• Oct. 7: The Chamber Coffee Buzz Morning Networking, 7:30-9 a.m., at Dean Technical High School, 1045 Main St., Holyoke. The Coffee Buzz is a great way to jump-start your day with the opportunity to meet business and community leaders while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast. The Coffee Buzz series is sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLC. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse will help launch the chamber’s new morning networking series. Public-school receiver Stephen Zrike Jr. will be the guest speaker. Free to the business community. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376.

• Oct. 13: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, and Springfield Regional chambers of commerce. Exhibitor tables are $125 for members of the participating chambers. Cost to attend: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Open to the public. Call the Holyoke chamber at (413) 534-3376 to secure your table or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 14: Autumn Economic Development Business Salute Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Medical Center, Ferriter & Ferriter Law, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite and Driscoll. Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., is keynote speaker. Other guests include Andrew Crystal, vice president at O’Connell Development Group Inc.; Marcos Marrero, director of the Holyoke Economic and Development Office; E. Denis Walsh of Weld Management; and John Aubin of Open Square. New members Holyoke Signs & Design, Elevation Art and Framing, Century Homecare, and Presley Law, PLLC will also be recognized, as well as FlynMar Rubber & Plastics’ 45th anniversary and Open Square’s 25th anniversary. Tickets include a buffet breakfast and cost $25 for members with advance reservations and $30 for all others. Reservations may be made online at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Northeast IT Systems Inc., 777 Riverdale St., West Springfield. Business networking event. Refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for all others. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 22: Leadership Holyoke/Meet at Wistariahurst Museum, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A leadership series with HCC faculty members participating as instructors and facilitators. Community leaders will participate as speakers. Sponsored by PeoplesBank and Holyoke Community College.

• Oct. 28: Murder Mystery Dinner, 6-9 p.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St. Networking cocktail hour at 6-7 p.m., with full-course dinner to follow. Sponsored by Meyers Brothers Kalicka and Baystate Restoration Group. During “Mystery at the Masquerade,” trade clues with other guests and solve the crime at this night of masks and murder. Cost:  $49.95 for members, $52.95 for non-members and at the door.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 7: October Arrive @ 5 Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the chamber office. Sponsored by Pioneer Training, Innovative Business Systems, and Florence Savings Bank. Cost: $10 for members.

• 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.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Oct. 13: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, and Springfield Regional chambers of commerce. Exhibitor tables are $125 for members of the participating chambers. Cost to attend: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Open to the public.

• Oct. 14: Oktoberfest After 5 Connection, 5-7p.m., at East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Highland Valley Elder Services and MedExpress Urgent Care. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash at the door for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Oct. 19: Long-term-care Planning, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Renaissance Advisory. Cost: free for chamber members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618

NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ncccc.org
(860) 741-3838

• Oct. 20:  Networking Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, contact the chamber at (860) 741-3838 or [email protected]

• Oct. 22:  Business to Business Expo, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, Conn. For more information, contact the chamber at (860) 741-3838 or [email protected]

NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY

www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 8: October Networking Social, 5 p.m., at McCray’s Farm. Join us for our monthly networking social, complete with fall fun such as pumpkin picking and hayrides. Cost: free for NAYP members, $10 for non-members. RSVP with the chamber.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER

www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• Oct. 7: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Munich Haus, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Featuring Kathleen Corbett, former president of Standard & Poors, lead director of the MassMutual board of directors, and founder of Cross Ridge Capital. Cost: $30 for PWC members, $40 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.professionalwomenschamber.com.

• Oct. 20: PWC Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m., at Kate Gray, 398 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow. Enjoy complimentary wine and refreshments. Reservations are complimentary but required. Reservations may be made by contacting Gwen Burke at [email protected] or (413) 237-8840.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Oct. 7: Springfield Regional Chamber Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Featuring Duane Cashin, sales growth strategist, motivational speaker, sales trainer, business development consultant, and author. Saluting Noonan Energy (125th anniversary) and Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding and Windows (20th anniversary). Sponsored by United Personnel. Cost: $20 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door, $30 for generation admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• Oct. 13: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, and Springfield Regional chambers of commerce. Exhibitor tables are $125 for members of the participating chambers. Cost to attend: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Open to the public. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• Oct. 14: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch-n-Learn, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. “Creating Marketing Campaigns Perfect for the Holiday Season,” with local authorized Constant Contact representative Liz Provo. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission.Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• Oct. 23: Springfield Regional Chamber Super 60, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Honoring the region’s top performing companies. Featuring keynote speakers Emily and Oliver Rich – the Tea Guys. Cost: $50 for members, $70 for general admission. Tables of eight or 10 available. Reserve by Oct. 14. No walk-ins accepted, no cancellations after deadline. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
413-426-3880

• Oct. 6: West Springfield Mayoral Candidates Forum, 6 p.m., at West Springfield Town Hall. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

• Oct. 7: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted By John P. Frangie, M.D., West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

• Oct. 28: Food Fest West, 5:30-8 p.m., at Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will feature the foods of area restaurants, including Chez Josef, Classic Burgers, Crestview Country Club, EB’s, Hofbrau Joe’s, Murphy’s Pub, Partner’s Restaurant, Pintu’s, and more. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the Partnership for Education and the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

Agenda

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Agenda Departments

Rake in the Business Table Top Expo

Oct. 13: The Springfield Regional Chamber is once again partnering with the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce on the 18th annual Rake in the Business Table Top Expo and Business Networking Event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Castle of Knights, 460 Granby Road, Chicopee, sponsored by Nuvo Bank & Trust Co. The expo provides local vendors an affordable opportunity to exhibit products and services to consumers. Last year, more than 100 vendors participated in the event, including photographers, marketing firms, staffing firms, banks, entertainment venues, and health insurers. Exhibitor space is available for $125, which entitles the exhibitor to an eight-foot, skirted display table and two complimentary entry passes. Electricity is limited but available upon request. The Table Top Expo is open to all chamber members as well as the general public for a nominal fee of $5 per person in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com. The event is sponsored by platinum sponsors Health New England, PeoplesBank, MedExpress Urgent Care, and Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services; gold sponsors Nuvo Bank, Peoples United Bank, and BusinessWest; and silver sponsors Spectrum Business, Chicopee Savings Bank, Elms College, Dave’s Truck Repair, the Republican, Easthampton Savings Bank, and First American Insurance Agency. For more information or to exhibit, contact Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected] or (413) 755-1313.

Women’s Fund Men of the Year Award

Oct. 13: The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) will celebrate its inaugural Men of the Year Award recipients from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. The Women’s Fund Men of the Year Award will honor three men from our region who, in their professional or personal lives, have made significant contributions to ensure economic and social equity for women and girls. More than 200 participants are expected to attend, including local and state elected officials. The event is open to the public and will include craft beers, dinner, and live music. Tickets cost $65 and may be purchased online at www.womensfund.net. “We are thrilled to host this inaugural awards event that will highlight how men are working with us to create a better world for women and girls,” said WFWM CEO Elizabeth Barajas-Román. “Together, we can make a difference.” The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts is a public foundation that invests in local women and girls through strategic grant making and leadership development. Since 1997, the Women’s Fund has awarded more than $2 million in grants to nearly 100 organizations in the region.

Warm Up the Night

Oct. 22: The Family Outreach of Amherst will host its fourth annual Warm Up the Night event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. The tent at Lord Jeffery Inn will be transformed into a strolling culinary extravaganza. Enjoy delicious small bites, sips, and tastes from an eclectic mix of local food vendors, including 30Boltwood, Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar, the Blue Heron, Bread and Butter, Carr’s Ciderhouse, the Alvah Stone, Jasper Hill Farm, Sun Kim Bop Food Truck, and more. Features this year include a pig roast, live music by musicians the Winterpills and Roger Salloom, and a special appearance by local guitar legend J Mascis. Tickets are $45 per person. Visit www.chd/familyoutreach for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Condry at (413) 548-1272 or [email protected].

Western Mass. Business Expo

Nov. 4: Comcast Business will present the fifth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News in partnership with Go Graphix and Rider Productions. The business-to-business show will feature more than 100 booths, seminars and Show Floor Theater presentations, breakfast and lunch programs (the former featuring Harpoon Brewery CEO Dan Kenary as keynote speaker), and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business, presenting sponsor; Health New England, Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, MGM Springfield, and Wild Apple Design Group, director-level sponsors; the Isenberg School of Business at UMass Amherst, education sponsor; Better Business Bureau, professional sponsor; and 94.7 WMAS, media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $750. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Sysco Connecticut, LLC v. Family Roasters Inc. and Benjamin Vargas
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,439.12
Filed: 9/1/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

A.J. Virgilio Construction Inc. v. Bast Hatfield Construction, LLC and Galaxy Sutton, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services, labor, and materials: $73,867
Filed: 9/11/15

Cach, LLC v. Totally Cellular Inc. and Todd M. Demers and James R. Demers
Allegation: Non-payment on commercial credit agreement: $91,475.80
Filed: 8/31/15

Cach, LLC v. Totally Cellular Inc. and Todd M. Demers and James R. Demers
Allegation: Non-payment on commercial credit agreement: $84,214.09
Filed: 8/31/15

Nuevo Cuba Supermercado, LLC v. Sabrosura Supermarket Inc.
Allegation: Unpaid rent: $35,500
Filed: 9/1/15

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Cach, LLC v. RP Auto and Peter Standre
Allegation: Non-payment pursuant to a credit-card agreement: $19,541.95
Filed: 9/1/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Beacon Sales Co. v. A.P.T. Builders and Adam Trufant
Allegation: Default on commercial credit agreement: $5,903.56
Filed: 7/13/15

Gary Linski d/b/a Green Street Logistics v. 126 King Street, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $12,500
Filed: 8/14/15

Perkins Paper, LLC v. Boston Natural Foods, LLC and Joseph B. Deluca
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $68,216.56
Filed: 7/20/15

The Vape Bar Escape, LLC v. The Big Cloud Vape Shop, LLC & Margaret Drollett
Allegation: Conversion, unjust enrichment, tortuous interference with business relations: $17,755
Filed: 7/6/15

Wellborn Cabinet Inc. v. Sterling Architectural Millwork Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $14,453.63
Filed: 7/15/15

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Marion’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc. v. Maurice Casey Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment for repairs, parts, and services to refrigeration systems: $8,686.51
Filed: 9/4/15

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Cutting the Ribbon

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Balise Motor Sales staged a ribbon cutting and South End Celebration on Sept. 24 at its recently opened Hyundai dealership on Columbus Avenue in Springfield. At top, at the official ribbon cutting, from left: Brian Houser, general manager of Balise Hyundai; Leo Florian, president of the South End Citizens Council; Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno; Jeb Balise; Dylan Balise; Isabelle Balise; Mike Balise; Kateri Walsh, Springfield City Councilor; state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez; Dave O’Brien, Hyundai regional marketing manager; Kim Bucci, Hyundai regional parts & service manager; and Bill Peffer, president and COO, Balise Motor Sales. At bottom, from left: Dave Zucowski, president of Hyundai North America; Mike Balise, vice president of Balise Motor Sales; and Jeb Balise, CEO of the company.

 

A New Chapter

LTLkaplanLTL-groupLink to Libraries recently passed two significant milestones — 400,000 books donated to area schools and agencies, and 100 readers in the reading programs at those schools and organizations. A number of area elected officials and LTL officers and volunteers gathered at the company’s headquarters at Rediker Software in Hampden to mark the occasion. Top: Link to Libraries co-founder Susan Jaye Kaplan with state Sen. Eric Lesser. Bottom, from left: Stephen G. Kaplan, LTL board member; Gail Baquis, LTL Read Aloud Project director; Amy Rediker Anderlonis, marketing and public relations director for Rediker Software; Andrew Anderlonis, president of Rediker Software; Susan Bennett, the 100th LTL reader; Lesser; state Rep. Brian Ashe; Springfield City Councilor Kateri Walsh; and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos.

 

Succeeding at Succession

Mike Vann
Mike Vann, a principal with the Springfield-based Vann Group, addresses those gathered at the Student Prince & the Fort on Sept. 30 for the second installment in an ongoing lecture series sponsored by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. Presented by Vann and his father, Kevin, also a principal with the company, the program, titled “Heading for the Exit: Business Succession Planning Realities & Process,” provided a wealth of information on the issues involved with transitioning a business. The program will be repeated on Oct. 7 at the Smith College Conference Center. Registration is at 7:15 a.m., with the program beginning at 7:30. To register, visit www.businesswest.com.

Sowing Seeds of Progress in Holyoke

By
Opinion

Editorial

Stephen Zrike admitted he had a limited base of knowledge about Holyoke before he arrived in July as the state-appointed receiver for the city’s beleaguered school system with the challenging assignment of orchestrating a turnaround.

Most of what he did know was gleaned from relatives of his wife, who grew up in the city, attended its schools, and achieved success in their careers. The basic messages that they conveyed consisted of enormous pride in their city — something people born and raised in the city are well-known for — as well as dismay over the current state of affairs and general uncertainty about what went wrong and how to fix the problems.

This enormous pride helps explain why Holyoke strongly resisted a state takeover of its schools. Only two other cities had suffered such a fate — Chelsea and Lawrence — and it’s certainly not something a community wants on its résumé, for a number of reasons.

But, as we wrote several months ago, this takeover will likely ultimately become a very positive development for this manufacturing center that is now, like many of the other so-called gateway cities, struggling to find a new identity.

That’s because it takes many factors coming together to restore a once-proud city to prominence, and an effective school system is at the very top of that list.

Other factors are important as well. These include a willingness to live and start a business in that community, getting a hold on crime and making residents feel safe, new job opportunities, and that intangible known as hope.

But before you can have most, if not all, of the above, you need quality schools that are graduating workforce-ready individuals.

Holyoke is making progress on many fronts. For example, it was recently included on Popular Mechanics’ list of the “14 Best Startup Cities in America,” an acknowledgement that it has, for lack of a better word, a solid infrastructure for new businesses, meaning available and affordable real estate, comparatively low taxes, and officials in City Hall who are cooperative.

The city is also building its economy through the arts, technology, and green business, with two of those realms coming together in the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center.

And some pride is being restored as well, with more business owners and homeowners looking Holyoke’s way, instead of the other way, or any other way.

But the city won’t achieve a full and effective recovery if its schools continue to lag, with some of the lowest, if not the lowest, rates for high-school graduation and third-grade reading proficiency in the Commonwealth.

Unless or until Holyoke’s schools improve those rates, it will be difficult to attract new families and new businesses, and therefore it will be an extreme challenge to script the kind of turnaround that Chelsea, Lowell, and other cities have achieved.

In his interview with BusinessWest, Zrike said orchestrating a turnaround of Holyoke’s schools will not happen quickly or easily. Achieving that feat that will require time, dedication, creativity, and the full power of a receiver to slice through bureaucracy and politics and therefore accelerate the process.

He says it will only happen through leadership — not just from his office, but in every one of Holyoke’s 11 school buildings. And he’s right about that.

We sincerely hope that leadership can be found, because a sound school system is one of the big pieces of the puzzle missing in Holyoke, and until improvement is achieved, the turnaround picture will not be complete.

Take Steps to Prevent Substance Abuse

By
Opinion

Opinion

 By Michael Guidi, D.O.

Substance abuse in the U.S. and in our local communities is growing at an alarming rate. We in the Mass. Medical Society (MMS) have done our best this past year in trying to limit prescription writing of narcotics, and we need to continue to do so.

But what are the solutions to limiting use of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and synthetic marijuana? Do we continue to read the headlines — and the obituaries of young people — and hope and pray that our children and grandchildren do not fall victim to this epidemic?

I hope not.

Last year, the MMS House of Delegates adopted policy encouraging all primary-care physicians to take a history of each patient’s illicit drug use, and support greater inclusion of behavioral health, including wraparound services, within primary-care settings, and advocate for payment for these services.

Here is what I am doing along those lines to create a wraparound approach to primary-care behavioral medicine:

• I take a proper history regarding the use of illicit and/or prescription drugs. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of physicians asking these questions directly to the patient and making eye contact while doing so.
• I incorporate behavioral-health services in my office on a daily basis. This allows direct communication between the mental health specialist and me — something that has been missing for much too long.
• I helped establish a grass-roots network in my community of those interested in reducing illicit drug use and substance abuse among those of all ages. Connecting with a network in your community is a way to share information and expertise and identify the resources and interventions that need to be developed. In my community, we are creating a network of substance-abuse counselors, public-health nurses, board members, public-safety officials, probation officers, and school-committee members.

Working with this network, I helped secure a grant from the MMS Foundation for Family Services of the Merrimack Valley to support a program for students ages 12-18 at risk for substance abuse in Lawrence. The $25,000 grant will support a mindfulness-based curriculum aiming to build emotional resilience and reduce substance abuse.

While this grant will help, we all need to do our part to fight against the ravages of substance abuse. So I urge all of you to please reach out to your family, friends, and neighbors and help create programs that will be successful in your communities.

Dr. Michael Guidi is a family physician and member of the MMS Committee on Student Health and Sports Medicine.

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Jim Pecohat
120 Kosak Court
$24,000 — Install 29 solar panels

Ralph DePalma
24 North Westfield St.
$800,000 — New urgent care building

Scott Trahan
35 Southwest St.
$8,000 — New roof

CHICOPEE

Beaulah Baptist Church
755 Prospect St.
$15,000 — Strip and re-roof

CHD
65 Parenteau Dr.
$14,000 — Strip and re-roof

Colvest Group
590A Memorial Dr.
$32,500 — Install fire sprinkler system at Pet Smart

Crown Castle
31 Jamrog Dr.
$21,000 — Upgrade antennas on existing cell tower

Jim Kennedy
64 Dulong Circle
$250,000 — Interior renovations

EASTHAMPTON

Bernard Gawle
98 Union St.
$14,000 — New partitions

D.O. Holding Company, LLC
5 Campus Lane
$3,000 — Replace door units and windows

Interland Real Estate, LLC
180 Pleasant St.
$265,000 — Build out for second-floor restaurant

James Witmer
122 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Replace six windows in second-floor office

Williston Northampton School
19 Payson Ave.
$37,000 — Renovation to Stu-Bob Cafe

LUDLOW

Millerwood Properties
183 Ravenwood Dr.
$25,000 — Cell tower alterations

Uncle Bob’s General Store
967 East St.
$26,500 — Commercial addition

NORTHAMPTON

6 Strong Ave., LLC
8 Strong Ave.
$33,000 — Install rubber roof

Athena Healthcare Systems
222 River Road
$30,000 — Install interior concrete piers for new tank

Historic Round Hill Summit
47 Round Hill Road
$5,155,000 — Convert Hubbard Hall to 21 apartment units

Nonotuck Resource Associates
425 Prospect St.
$52,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
8 Bedford Terrace
$35,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
122 Green St.
$216,000 — Interior renovations to new dance area

Tiffany Hannoush
175 Main St.
$39,000 — Build out for Faces Café

SOUTH HADLEY

460 Granby Road, LLC
460 Granby Road
$4,000 — Re-roof

Robert Whelihan, Sr.
61 Bridge St.
$3,000 — Renovations for restaurant

SPRINGFIELD

City of Springfield
50 Morrison Terrace
$466,000 — Replace existing steam heating system at Glenwood School

Dask Partnership
90 Carando Dr.
$215,000 — Renovate Sherwin-Williams

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$20,000 — Adding new antennas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Chris Nekotopoulos
66 Western Ave.
$32,000 — New roof

Dress Barn
935 Riverdale St.
$52,000 — Fit out for existing retail space

Hibyk Pe
1150 Union St.
$63,000 — Renovations for two new commercial spaces

Placon Corporation
1227 Union St.
$8,000 — Interior renovations

Real Estate Transactions

By
Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

404 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cassidy E. Egland
Seller: Gary L. Matteson
Date: 08/14/15

17 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brian E. Ross
Seller: Edward L. Porter
Date: 08/14/15

BUCKLAND

28-30 Ashfield St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Nina A. Coler
Seller: Janet Sinclair
Date: 08/13/15

CONWAY

160 Emerson Hollow Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $262,100
Buyer: Beth A. Savidge
Seller: George H. Kennedy
Date: 08/14/15

230 South Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01330
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Ciaschini
Seller: Barbara A. Munro
Date: 08/21/15

264 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Brittany W. Nickerson
Seller: Sarah K. Siff
Date: 08/13/15

DEERFIELD

27 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Courtney G. Dantonio
Seller: Sunnser Ang
Date: 08/10/15

ERVING

5 Highland Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James R. Damon
Seller: Jennifer C. Chastain
Date: 08/12/15

17 Swamp Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Peter J. Scott
Date: 08/14/15

GILL

24 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kens Roadside Diner Inc.
Seller: Dennis P. Scipione
Date: 08/12/15

GREENFIELD

43 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Sohail A. Waien
Seller: Kirsten O. Sclater-Booth
Date: 08/10/15

29 Holly Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,701
Buyer: Rachel Slocum
Seller: Mark Bennett
Date: 08/13/15

77 Homestead Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,900
Buyer: Renee Y. Dumas
Seller: Joe M. Flores
Date: 08/20/15

17 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Robyn J. Harris
Seller: Nancy M. Bennett
Date: 08/14/15

47 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: John B. Glabach
Seller: Susan A. Franks
Date: 08/20/15

452 South Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Phelicia A. Howland
Seller: Ramona A. Tomlinson
Date: 08/18/15

107 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Meaghan E. Carr
Seller: Kristen A. Elechko
Date: 08/13/15

248 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Constantin Covalenco
Seller: Thomas L. Caron
Date: 08/21/15

114 Woodard Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: ABCCJ LLC
Seller: Dianna C. Nims
Date: 08/13/15

29 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Luna L. Greenwood
Seller: Newell Pledger-Shinn
Date: 08/14/15

HEATH

23 Knott Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Weigand
Seller: Kathryn A. Dean
Date: 08/14/15

LEVERETT

253 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $272,600
Buyer: Andrew J. Starkweather
Seller: William C. Starkweather
Date: 08/18/15

119 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Annette B. Wysocki
Seller: Fredric L. Cheyette TR
Date: 08/17/15

MONTAGUE

35 East Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: William Kazmier
Seller: Obrien INT
Date: 08/18/15

5 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Scott M. Kuzmeskus
Seller: Derrig, Jo A., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/15

1 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Nicole Linscott
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/13/15

32 Randall Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adam J. Kleeberg
Seller: George A. Gutierrez
Date: 08/19/15

NORTHFIELD

129 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Andrew N. Goodwin
Seller: Bruce C. Magliola
Date: 08/14/15

ORANGE

162 Chase St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Edith K. Croxford
Seller: Zita Rasid
Date: 08/21/15

SHUTESBURY

4 Laurel Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jennifer C. Chastain
Seller: Joseph Salvador
Date: 08/12/15

404 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Amanda W. Pizzollo
Seller: Wendy Pearson
Date: 08/20/15

125 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $203,400
Buyer: Joseph P. O’Connor
Seller: Doris I. Trainor
Date: 08/20/15

SUNDERLAND

151 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01002
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Eric M. Crawford
Seller: Laura J. Hintz
Date: 08/14/15

WHATELY

5 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Sharon M. Zulch
Seller: John M. Warner
Date: 08/12/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

661 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Paul W. Legrand
Seller: Joseph Conte
Date: 08/14/15

228 Coyote Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Jason J. Eisenbeiser
Seller: Jeffrey E. Harvey
Date: 08/14/15

151 Forest Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ruslan Poznyur
Seller: Walter J. Klich
Date: 08/14/15

491 Franklin St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Steven A. Aviles
Seller: Bobby J. Dodge
Date: 08/21/15

26 Katy Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Kevin R. King
Seller: Thomas P. Mezzetti
Date: 08/13/15

75 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Richard A. Poggi
Seller: Laura A. Stevens
Date: 08/20/15

42 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Steven M. Forni
Seller: Kristin A. Bessette
Date: 08/14/15

235 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Raymond V. Spear
Seller: Exelis Realty LLC
Date: 08/14/15

725 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: James Diciocco
Seller: George A. Hristopoulos
Date: 08/11/15

875 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Anne M. Legrand
Date: 08/14/15

116 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jason A. Poirier
Seller: Kevin R. King
Date: 08/13/15

Twin Oaks Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Sergey Kulyak
Seller: J. K. MacNaughton
Date: 08/18/15

BRIMFIELD

17 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ulesha V. Pham
Seller: Kenneth A. Lind
Date: 08/14/15

8 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Donald A. Howe
Seller: Sullivan, Roger J., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/15

15 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $141,000
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/20/15

CHICOPEE

20 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Shane M. Ezyk
Seller: Donald D. Goulette
Date: 08/21/15

1073 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chelsey Hebert
Seller: Andrew M. Boryczka
Date: 08/20/15

124 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Lee Gourinski
Seller: Jennifer L. Jones
Date: 08/12/15

378 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Candace M. Lafever
Seller: Melissa K. Wackerbarth
Date: 08/10/15

76 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $157,995
Buyer: Ideliz Melendez
Seller: Laura Mercier
Date: 08/13/15

10 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Shields
Seller: Miroslawa Mazgula
Date: 08/18/15

27 Laurel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Deshawn A. Brown
Seller: David C. Labrie
Date: 08/14/15

22 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Jeffrey H. Erricolo
Seller: John D. Bowler
Date: 08/21/15

786 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Chick
Seller: Karen A. Roy
Date: 08/20/15

417 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Goud Group LLC
Seller: Gina G. Kos
Date: 08/18/15

13 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $147,435
Buyer: Melinda A. Gebo
Seller: Gina M. Rurak
Date: 08/17/15

163 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Marceline P. Silva
Seller: Jeremy M. Richard
Date: 08/21/15

31 Plymouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Lahart
Seller: Daniel Dress
Date: 08/18/15

26 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lynn A. McGrane
Seller: Debra N. Pray
Date: 08/14/15

87 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ryszard G. Starsiak
Seller: Zygmunt Realty LLC
Date: 08/12/15

313 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Lisette Martinez
Seller: Stanislaw A. Wos
Date: 08/14/15

44 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Partridge
Seller: Jean T. Sullivan
Date: 08/21/15

21 Wilmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Paul M. Rossmeisl
Seller: Richard E. Holloway
Date: 08/18/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

25 Capri Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Joseph Nadeau
Date: 08/14/15

27 Judy Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Donna C. Lopes-Haskell
Seller: Raymond L. Bucknell
Date: 08/14/15

4 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $151,100
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: John J. Kopec
Date: 08/13/15

577 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Tobin
Seller: Glen R. Clark
Date: 08/20/15

34 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Thomas R. Borjas
Seller: Michael J. McCall
Date: 08/14/15

302 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: James Grassetti
Seller: Thomas R. Borjas
Date: 08/14/15

32 Pioneer Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,250
Buyer: Barbara C. Healy
Seller: Thomas J. Duvall
Date: 08/21/15

315 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Carl Viera
Seller: Marsha M. Venne
Date: 08/18/15

403 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Kane
Seller: Thomas B. Yarrows
Date: 08/11/15

15 Sutton Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Cathy H. Richard
Seller: Michael A. Macleod
Date: 08/21/15

53 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $203,872
Buyer: Webster Bank
Seller: Francine E. Wilson
Date: 08/18/15

HAMPDEN

57 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Rozell
Seller: Michael F. Bailey
Date: 08/11/15

2 Country Club Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Margaret D. Eberle
Seller: Louis M. Joseph

HOLLAND

24 Long Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dominic Perrotte
Seller: Frederick L. Bryant
Date: 08/19/15

HOLYOKE

16 Cranberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Keith W. Dallmann
Seller: Andrew J. Dastoli
Date: 08/14/15

68 Elmore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Stanton
Seller: Kieth W. Dallmann
Date: 08/14/15

28 Evergreen Dr.
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Leigh Russell
Seller: Judith A. Szwaya
Date: 08/10/15

89 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Chi M. Wong
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/13/15

45 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: John M. O’Boyle
Seller: Gillis, James R., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/15

33 Old Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Munro
Seller: Cheryl A. McCarthy
Date: 08/21/15

450 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Paola A. Gallego
Seller: Denis A. Dion
Date: 08/13/15

82 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William D. Ashton
Seller: Bridget B. Cavanaugh
Date: 08/14/15

LONGMEADOW

267 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Bisrat Abebe
Seller: Todd D. Thomas
Date: 08/21/15

82 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $423,500
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Liguori
Seller: Craig T. Shapiro
Date: 08/20/15

61 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Joanna F. Smiley
Seller: Colony Realty LLC
Date: 08/19/15

527 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Joanne Heap
Seller: Azriel Felzenstein
Date: 08/12/15

69 Fairfield Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Sharon A. Cass
Seller: Joanna Smiley
Date: 08/17/15

45 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Keith E. Weppler
Seller: Matthew B. Woodfield
Date: 08/13/15

44 Leetewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $274,500
Buyer: Michael McMyne
Seller: Margaret W. Harrington
Date: 08/10/15

149 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Tremblay Maison LLC
Seller: Longmeadow Property LLP
Date: 08/20/15

75 Mohawk Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Matthew B. Woodfield
Seller: Susan F. Corn RET
Date: 08/17/15

241 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Sonny Mello
Seller: Kimberly B. Morehardt
Date: 08/21/15

31 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gloria G. Hildreth
Seller: Michael F. Cass
Date: 08/17/15

132 Tedford Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Mandy V. Vu
Seller: Yevgeniy Norkin
Date: 08/13/15

LUDLOW

98 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Hastings
Seller: Lucie G. Beliveau
Date: 08/17/15

28 Brownell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Christine L. James
Seller: Dente, Charlotte M., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/15

152 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Stephen P. Wagner
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/14/15

51 Glenwood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cassie L. Staubin
Seller: Michelle E. Mateus
Date: 08/19/15

35 Lockland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John C. Taylor
Seller: Mary E. Taylor
Date: 08/12/15

45 Meadow St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $166,950
Buyer: Christine Murphy
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 08/19/15

82 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Kimberly Anderson
Seller: Anthony P. Serra
Date: 08/21/15

25 Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Graf
Seller: Marco D. Ferreira
Date: 08/21/15

104 Warwick Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Nicole L. Barron
Seller: James R. Shatzer
Date: 08/21/15

144 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $172,900
Buyer: Melissa B. Chapin
Seller: Victor M. Tavares
Date: 08/18/15

53 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Delong
Seller: Edward P. Santini
Date: 08/21/15

MONSON

64 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Irving T. Arnold
Seller: Peoples United Bank
Date: 08/13/15

39 King St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Michael J. Darmochwat
Seller: Jeremy P. Payson
Date: 08/12/15

75 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Dana E. Casher
Seller: Victor W. Acquista
Date: 08/13/15

18 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Alan R. Somers
Seller: Frank Souza
Date: 08/13/15

21 Woodridge Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Dannay
Seller: Kevin J. Hall
Date: 08/14/15

MONTGOMERY

4 North Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Sandra D. Bundy
Seller: Joseph P. Rohan
Date: 08/13/15

PALMER

2054 Oak St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Joan F. Bernard
Seller: Stacy Dalby
Date: 08/20/15

SOUTHWICK

613 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mavindo RT
Seller: Robert P. Molta
Date: 08/19/15

24 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,425
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Lawrence D. Halla
Date: 08/12/15

115 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Richard Crews
Seller: Timothy M. Pratt
Date: 08/17/15

210 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $169,400
Buyer: Christopher D. Cary
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/20/15

SPRINGFIELD

83 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Steven M. Sopena
Seller: Edwin Andujar
Date: 08/20/15

35 Audley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Mahan
Seller: Cynthia P. Shirley
Date: 08/19/15

54 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Elizer Vasquez
Seller: Ariel Diaz-Trujillo
Date: 08/10/15

165 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Cory L. Phillips
Seller: Richard R. Gomez
Date: 08/13/15

316 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Mireya Medina
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 08/11/15

221 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Alexis B. Miller
Seller: J. Adams Investments LLC
Date: 08/10/15

27 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Paul D. Teehan
Seller: Hien D. Nguyen
Date: 08/13/15

12-14 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,100
Buyer: Rima M. Dar
Seller: Melvyn R. Figueroa
Date: 08/18/15

282 Christopher Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jermain Lindsay
Seller: Joseline Delgado
Date: 08/18/15

330 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $173,579
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Cheryl A. Hastie
Date: 08/19/15

14 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: John Lewis
Seller: Bryan A. Musa
Date: 08/21/15

42 Druid Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Christopher T. Meffen
Seller: Thomas L. Flynn
Date: 08/13/15

89-91 East Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Buyer: Madeline Davila
Seller: Deborah C. Fay
Date: 08/21/15

67-69 East Bay Path Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,400
Buyer: Hang Wu
Seller: Maria I. Robles
Date: 08/17/15

122 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Carignan
Seller: Robert M. Pafumi
Date: 08/20/15

45 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Carmine Maione
Seller: James A. Spence
Date: 08/14/15

54 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kathryn A. Howell
Seller: Barbara A. Falvey
Date: 08/14/15

15 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mariann Cornier
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 08/11/15

20-24 Kelly Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Fernando J. Dossantos
Seller: Norma J. Makol
Date: 08/10/15

12 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Emily Vazquez
Seller: James F. Mack
Date: 08/10/15

15 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $154,600
Buyer: Santos P. Disla
Seller: Joseph G. Passy
Date: 08/17/15

130 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Hong Bui
Seller: Michael V. Dimauro
Date: 08/13/15

8 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Amena Assaf
Seller: Lynn L. Linsky
Date: 08/14/15

53 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Miguel Reyes
Seller: Kevin M. Marren
Date: 08/11/15

118-120 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Magaly Colon
Seller: Wilson, Mitchell R., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/15

160 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Anthony F. Almodovar
Seller: Robert W. Brunelle
Date: 08/19/15

46 Pearson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John Walters
Seller: Leonard T. Jones
Date: 08/12/15

23 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Strand
Seller: David C. Fitchet
Date: 08/21/15

301 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Denise K. Doyle
Seller: Brendan M. Brown
Date: 08/20/15

195 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: William H. Cunningham
Seller: Erin B. Delgado
Date: 08/14/15

100 South Shore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Patrick S. O’Brien
Seller: Brian T. O’Brien
Date: 08/20/15

275 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $146,400
Buyer: Gerald P. Cassesse
Seller: Laureen M. Bell
Date: 08/13/15

175 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Luzdelis Roman
Seller: Helena C. Santos
Date: 08/19/15

83-85 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kyle K. Sullivan
Seller: Academy Group LLC
Date: 08/12/15

141 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: DF Main Street LLC
Seller: Emanuel B. Brown
Date: 08/18/15

191-193 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Morse Properties LLC
Seller: Hallerin Realty LLP
Date: 08/21/15

White St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,700,000
Buyer: White Eagle Realty LLC
Seller: Golden Eagle Apartments
Date: 08/14/15

1523 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Peter F. Ferony
Seller: Leah M. Carver
Date: 08/14/15

73-75 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Enoe Bartolon
Seller: Juana M. Gonzalez
Date: 08/11/15

WALES

13 Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Donna M. Bys
Seller: Steven A. Zinner
Date: 08/12/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

149 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,372,740
Buyer: West Springfield Club Properties
Seller: MPT Of Springfield LLC
Date: 08/10/15

41 Banks Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jonathan Tower
Seller: William F. Eddinger
Date: 08/11/15

235 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Karen J. Croteau
Seller: Pamela Rogers
Date: 08/14/15

136 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James M. Johnston
Seller: Linda M. Hosmer
Date: 08/10/15

95 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Marilyn R. Ross
Date: 08/13/15

133 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Ahrayah M. Julian
Seller: Cheryl L. Robienczak
Date: 08/21/15

14 Murray Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Emily H. Roundy
Seller: Brian P. Stamand
Date: 08/13/15

55 Redden Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Daniel K. Carney
Seller: Robert W. McNerney
Date: 08/21/15

2073 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $4,100,000
Buyer: Riverdale Street RT
Seller: Chidiac LLC
Date: 08/21/15

77 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Timothy Carabine
Seller: Ellen M. O’Brien
Date: 08/13/15

62 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sergey Novik
Seller: Norberto Martinez
Date: 08/14/15

36 Westwood Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Noah N. Bragga
Seller: Craig E. Larson
Date: 08/20/15

WESTFIELD

20 Bailey Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Eric A. Szlachetka
Seller: Nicholas A. Cioffi
Date: 08/14/15

67 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: John C. Walts
Seller: Thomas E. Metzger
Date: 08/20/15

21 Beckwith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James Vansickle
Seller: Gregory A. Westcott
Date: 08/11/15

6 Belmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $139,235
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Duane Madrid
Date: 08/18/15

64 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Stuart K. Burke
Seller: Joseph D. Parda
Date: 08/12/15

45 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Richard K. Ringer
Seller: Eric Vanoostveen
Date: 08/21/15

64 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Nikolay N. Stepanchuk
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/14/15

21 Deveno Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Salvatore Dimino
Seller: Susan C. Johnson
Date: 08/12/15

182-B Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Gewinner
Seller: Michelle McConnell
Date: 08/18/15

106 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kevin Beattie
Seller: John J. Shea
Date: 08/19/15

7 Ivy Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Leonard J. Jasmin
Seller: Frederick R. Benda
Date: 08/19/15

121 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Neva Kaufman-Rohan
Seller: Joseph F. Legenza
Date: 08/14/15

15 Kenwood St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Russell R. Lepage
Seller: Chong H. Collette
Date: 08/14/15

19 Meadowbrook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: James Reagan
Seller: Elaine P. Sands
Date: 08/14/15

26 Meadowbrook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Maksim Solokhin
Seller: James R. Wellspeak
Date: 08/12/15

253 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Michelle C. Patterson
Seller: Paul E. Cesan
Date: 08/20/15

81 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael Soto
Seller: Karlton W. Hall
Date: 08/14/15

131 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jan T. Svantesson
Seller: Janice B. Carmichael
Date: 08/13/15

10 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Angela B. Baez
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 08/17/15

183 Reservoir Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Joshua Lukowski
Seller: Leonard J. Jasmin
Date: 08/19/15

221 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $122,942
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Earl J. Marcoullier
Date: 08/19/15

17 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Parnell
Seller: Matthew D. Halla
Date: 08/14/15

240 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mark L. Stgermain
Seller: James P. Mulligan
Date: 08/14/15

42 Willow Brook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Colby
Seller: Robert T. Clayton
Date: 08/14/15

WILBRAHAM

10 Blacksmith Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Josh C. Haygood
Seller: Carmine W. Petrone
Date: 08/21/15

3267 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: John W. Seymour
Seller: Saung Z. Park
Date: 08/21/15

20 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $448,357
Buyer: James E. Scliopou
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 08/20/15

81 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,588
Buyer: Roland P. Laferriere
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 08/12/15

45 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Marco D. Ferreira
Seller: Barbara A. Dyson
Date: 08/21/15

12 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: Thaida Duong
Seller: Linda C. Stone
Date: 08/14/15

5 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Xiomara G. Alban
Seller: Crystal G. Hurley
Date: 08/14/15

6 Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mariellen Szczebak
Seller: Jessie M. Trudell
Date: 08/14/15

7 Shady Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Tovan Nguyen
Seller: Quynh D. Tran
Date: 08/14/15

528 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Leonard T. Jones
Seller: John A. Desaulniers
Date: 08/12/15

10 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: John M. Njoroge
Seller: Thomas R. McMann
Date: 08/20/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

96 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: Jennifer L. Douglass
Seller: Theresa A. Callahan
Date: 08/14/15

15 Alyssum Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Wright
Seller: Edward C. Woodbridge
Date: 08/19/15

11 Bayberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Marc E. Maier
Seller: Douglas P. Looze
Date: 08/14/15

61 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Dorka M. Jimenez-Almonte
Seller: Sylvia J. Brandt
Date: 08/13/15

974 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $138,750
Buyer: Judith F. Seelig
Seller: Charles C. Mann
Date: 08/12/15

36 Greenwich Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Susan C. Lowery
Seller: Michael A. Floquet
Date: 08/20/15

26 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Peng Wang
Seller: Michael P. Larkin
Date: 08/20/15

N/A
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sarah Morton
Seller: Deborah E. Kruger
Date: 08/17/15

106 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Slade E. Schrump
Seller: David T. Porter RET
Date: 08/12/15

1034 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kima Romito
Seller: Richard D. Konicek
Date: 08/20/15

190 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Maria E. Nikolaou
Seller: Shijin Wang
Date: 08/11/15

BELCHERTOWN

110 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Kurtis W. Couture
Seller: A. R. Kavanaugh-Spellacy
Date: 08/12/15

31 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Seth A. Jackson
Seller: Judith D. Dion
Date: 08/14/15

36 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Richard W. Noble
Seller: David D. Lapa
Date: 08/18/15

21 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Donna K. Byron
Seller: Susan J. Smith
Date: 08/14/15

100 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Robert J. Riel
Seller: Lawrence Snowden
Date: 08/11/15

EASTHAMPTON

12 Ballard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $122,326
Buyer: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/12/15

55 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Lotter
Seller: Grape, Klara P., (Estate)
Date: 08/21/15

13 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Diane L. Gorenstein
Seller: Dolores M. English
Date: 08/14/15

26 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael V. O’Brien
Seller: Franzek, John T., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/15

28 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Tsering Dhundup
Seller: Jean M. Shattuck
Date: 08/21/15

10 Jessie Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Cody May
Seller: Theodore T. Brand
Date: 08/11/15

26 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Arthur D. Medeiros
Seller: Charles E. Blakesley
Date: 08/13/15

9-11 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Mary A. Saldo RET
Seller: Donna W. Hoener
Date: 08/13/15

4 Louise Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Jean A. Pitcher
Seller: Christa McCauley
Date: 08/20/15

74 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lindsay L. Poulin
Seller: David A. Hardy
Date: 08/14/15

12 Robin Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Karla H. Clausen
Seller: John C. Gorey
Date: 08/13/15

2 Schumikowski St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,593
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/12/15

17 Searls St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Edgar R. Berry
Date: 08/21/15

16 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Paul P. Guyette
Date: 08/14/15

132 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Samantha D. Elander
Seller: Melanie Roy
Date: 08/12/15

GRANBY

68 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Kleeberg
Seller: George A. Randall
Date: 08/20/15

111 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $142,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Susan A. Alexander
Date: 08/19/15

HADLEY

7 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $362,502
Buyer: Stephen P. Baker
Seller: Igor A. Kaltashov
Date: 08/12/15

128 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $410,500
Buyer: Julia S. Rose
Seller: Laurence B. Michie
Date: 08/19/15

13 Nashua Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Clifford R. Holt
Seller: David E. Artzerounian
Date: 08/13/15

349 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Zuzgo
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 08/10/15

214 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Amir Mikhchi
Seller: Marion Pitchko
Date: 08/11/15

42 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: A. P. St.Hilaire
Seller: GGP Quality Enterprises
Date: 08/12/15

HATFIELD

137 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Mario Aquadro
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/20/15

North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Buyer: James Lavallee
Seller: Thomas S. Juros
Date: 08/14/15

HUNTINGTON

17 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Roderick W. Colson
Seller: Bruce D. McClellan
Date: 08/21/15

NORTHAMPTON

11 Arnold Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,220,000
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: Arnold Ave. Land TR
Date: 08/11/15

12 Arnold Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: West Arnold Land TR
Date: 08/11/15

15 Carolyn St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Daube
Seller: Michael J. Noonan
Date: 08/13/15

26 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Craig A. Villeneuve
Seller: John Klepacki
Date: 08/14/15

89 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: David P. Weremay
Seller: Douglas Thayer
Date: 08/13/15

16 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Susan H. Harrison
Seller: Barbara A. Beach
Date: 08/12/15

122 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Brian D. Burrell
Seller: Robert A. Baceski
Date: 08/20/15

24 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $870,000
Buyer: Ned Markosian
Seller: Donald G. Andrew
Date: 08/20/15

9 Hayward Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $389,500
Seller: Karen M. Jasper
Date: 08/17/15

62 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ralph F. Carpenter
Seller: Savino, Rita L., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/15

35 Pilgrim Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dee A. Dice
Seller: G. Marisa Labozzetta
Date: 08/21/15

21 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Cara McCaffrey
Seller: Bingham FT
Date: 08/13/15

SOUTH HADLEY

13 Hunter Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Lisa G. Love
Seller: Eva C. Luneta
Date: 08/21/15

1 Lakeview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pamela P. White
Seller: Kathryn T. Brunelle
Date: 08/14/15

53 Lawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Lisa L. Lindgren
Seller: James W. Civali
Date: 08/21/15

30 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Wahlund
Seller: Dariusz P. Guzek
Date: 08/14/15

244 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: John P. Dumont
Seller: Tami S. Bailly
Date: 08/18/15

66 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mark J. Zraunig
Seller: Judith A. White RET
Date: 08/21/15

10 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $127,140
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Keith G. Thompson
Date: 08/11/15

19 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mehwish Shahid
Seller: Sandra J. Kleeberg
Date: 08/20/15

28 West Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: David Schwartz
Seller: Mark J. Zraunig
Date: 08/21/15

157 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,400
Buyer: Timothy R. Hall
Seller: Jennifer A. Boucher
Date: 08/14/15

SOUTHAMPTON

132 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Patrick Lane
Seller: Charles H. Braun
Date: 08/10/15

141 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Steven M. McGrath
Seller: Robert C. Sawyer
Date: 08/20/15

N/A
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $579,000
Buyer: David M. Yates
Seller: G&F Custom Built Homes
Date: 08/21/15

115 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Peter J. Diemand
Seller: Robert E. Facto
Date: 08/13/15

WARE

53 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Graves
Seller: Zachary Czaplicki
Date: 08/20/15

21-25 Canal St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: James Fitzsimmons
Seller: Lindsay F. Heart
Date: 08/19/15

27 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: James Fitzsimmons
Seller: Gerald E. Dansereau
Date: 08/19/15

32 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Cynthia E. Gravel
Seller: Paul H. Laflamme
Date: 08/14/15

362 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Fickett
Seller: David J. Kuzmick
Date: 08/14/15

WESTHAMPTON

139 Edwards Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Philip C. Whiting
Seller: Timothy D. Towne
Date: 08/14/15

WORTHINGTON

61 Buffington Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Marcia C. Coling
Seller: Regina Fitzgibbons
Date: 08/14/15

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Adamski-Maggi, Carol A.
58 Hadley Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Alicea, Adneris
164 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Armitage, Kevin D.
181 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Arroyo, Moises
104 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Barkman, Mikka
PO Box 381
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/15

Berniche, Charlene
P.O. Box 763
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Besserman, Rachel C.T.
a/k/a Weiss, Rachel
75 West St. 4A
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Brown, Margaret L.
a/k/a Pace, Margaret
a/k/a Ware, Margaret
71 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Brown, Tammy L.
118 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Caputo, Candace M.
15 Hampden Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Caruso, Frank R.
Caruso, Lorraine D.
14 Garford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Colon, Mitchelly
a/k/a Colon Zayas, Mitchelly
41 Ionia St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Cornelius, Paula A.
65 Summit St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Dumas, William Richard
79 Mitchell Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Dwyer, Carroll H.
Dwyer, Teri L.
336 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Field, Timothy R.
118 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Freeman, Jay R.
1022 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Gilbert, Shane W.
134 College Highway, Apt. G4
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Govor, Yelena
770 Blanford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Gregori, Bruce F.
242 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Hammonds, Andrew
Hammonds, Maralyn A.
221 Harvard Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Hassan, Mohamed M.
377 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Healey, James F.
42 Mead Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Johnson, Charlene A.
48 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Kerr, James W.
27 Cambridge Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Konovalov, Kirill G.
33 Norman Terrace
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Latham, Mary Mae
112 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/05/15

Lawrence, Ronald C.
Lawrence, Deborah A.
1138 Dunhamtown Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

McSweeney, Angela
100 Bearsden Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

O’Connor, Donald M.
O’Connor, Janet Lee
234 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Pagan, Gladys Michelle
342 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Perez, Mikie
P.O. Box 4794
Chicopee, MA 01014
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/10/15

Perini, Francis R.
Perini, Eileen E.
115 Anzio Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Ramsey, David G.
31 State St., Apt. 24B
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Rivera, Jorge R.
44 Better Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Sanchez, Ronny R.
Sanchez, Maria Elsie
39 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Segala, David J.
Segala, Nancy C.
22 Walnut St. #3
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Shaw, Robert A.
Shaw, Barbara A.
127 Burma Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Smart, Thomas M.
148 Anvil St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Solomon, Harriet R.
39 North Summer St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Sudsy Bubbles Inc.
JK Healey Inc.
Vending 4 Quarters
Healey, Kelly M.
42 Mead Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Thompson, Tamara Rita
16 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Tilton, Richard R.
251 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Valentine, Belinda
124 Exchange St., 3rd Fl.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Warren-Roy, Elizabeth A.
24 Brigham Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Weitz, Irwin
45 Wheelmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/15

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

CHICOPEE

Gallagher’s Auto Sales, LLC
560 East St.
Christopher Rivers

J & J Services
52 Bristol St.
Joseph Landry

Newhouse Family Publishing
28 Beaumont Road
Justin Lincoln

Renew Salon, LLC
104 Lauzier Terrace
Fatima Mendes

Sarah’s Place
930 Chicopee St.
Sarah Bennis

Superland Escorts
41 North St.
Marco Pina

The Johnson Group
77 Beauchamp Terrace
William Johnson

EASTHAMPTON

A New Leaf
25 Exeter St.
Amanda Worpek

Big Fan
19 Park St.
Elizabeth Cole

E & J Properties
42 Chapman Ave.
Elena Jovanovic

Eagle Adventures
25 Sheldon Ave.
Paul D’Auteuil

Facteau Tree Farm
74 Lovefield St.
Richard Facteau

La Casita Azteca
58 Cottage St.
Xitlay Bepsi

Salon 180 East
180 Pleasant St.
Carisa Derby

HOLYOKE

Care One at Holyoke
260 Easthampton Road
Operating Company, LLC

Racing Mart Fuels
181 West Franklin St.
Lubna Ahmad

NORTHAMPTON

Bombay Royale
1 Roundhouse Plaza
Pramod Warrior

ELB Planning Consultants
14 Liberty St.
Mark Jewell

Kevin’s Haircuts
62 King St.
Kevin Ovitt

Northampton Sex Therapy Association
40 Main St.
Jassy Timberlake

Pioneer Scoliosis Rehab.
15 Conz St.
Christine Sharkey

Premo’s Cuts
128 King St.
Benjamin Premo

Speech Manor
111 Pleasant St.
Bianca Rodrigues

PALMER

Phil’s Transportation Inc.
21 Wilbraham St.
Konstantin Tihonov

SPRINGFIELD

Hair 360
45 Macomber Ave.
Taneisha Marie

Image Floor, LLC
8 Undine Circle
Tuloch Daniel

Khi and Eli’s Food
1600 Main St.
Melvin Lockett

Kool Smiles
1070 St. James Ave.
Tu Tran

Lawn + Order
33 Newton Road
Daniel Alfano

Maple
155 Maple St.
Atif Khan

Mobile Detail
163 Old Farm Road
Mark A. Brace

Our Youths of Today
142 Hancock St.
Barbara McKenzie

Recovery Zone Inc.
235 Mill St.
Keith G. Burger

Rey’s Used Appliances
892 Carew St.
Reynaldo Antonio

Salome Fashion
897 Carew St.
Elizabeth Flores

Seo Marketing Services
27 Horace St.
William Warrick

Showcase Barbershop
727 Sumner Ave.
Esteban Vazquez

Springfield Auto Body
556 St. James Ave.
Shane D. Scheer

Ty’s Wiped Spotless
122 Cuff Ave.
Tyran Daniels

Velocity Boot Camp
1914 Wilbraham Road
Hector L. Martinez

WESTFIELD

Charlie’s Equipment Repair
12 Walker Ave.
Charles E. Kolodziej

Jeffrey Leger Appraisal Services
121 Colony Dr.
Jeffrey C. Leger

Lularoe Amanda Rogers
133 Colon Dr.
Amanda Rogers

Maciver Carpentry
63 Meadow St.
David Maciver

Martins and Son Painting
674 Western Ave.
Matthew W. Martins

Projects & Beyond
44 Hillside Ave.
Nicholas F. Gaudio Jr.

VNG Home Improvement
46 Western Circle
Valeriy Gavrilyuk

WEST SPRINGFIELD

D-Hustle
900 Riverdale St.
Dennis Jimenez

Fu Magnums
900 Riverdale St.
David Torres Jr.

Good Dogs of New England
203 Circuit Ave.
Angel L. Aviles

Michael’s Stores
1081 Riverdale St.
Michael’s Stores Inc.

P & P Marketing Inc.
1769 Riverdale St.
Jean Peloquin

Rainbow Nursery School
42 Sheridan Ave.
Marianne Frances

Rolandini Brothers
127 Harwich Road
Chris Rolandini

Taplin Yard Pump & Power
120 Interstate Dr.
Martin Jagdowski

The Crest Room
706 Westfield St.
Sad-Fast, Inc.

West Side Hypnosis
12 Railroad St.
Louise E. Jahr

Incorporations

By
Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Louis Pallotta Paving Co. Inc., 15 Keating Lane, Agawam, MA 01001.Vincent Pallotta, 66 Alexander Place, Westfield, MA 01085. Asphalt paving services to the general public.

Malkoon Motor Sales Inc., 825 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Paul E. Malkoon, 80 Hillside Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Sale of motor vehicles.

EASTHAMPTON

PFM Enterprises Inc., 193 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Thomas L. Warren, 188 Kings Highway, Westhampton, MA 01027. Manufacturing.

WWC Inc., 4B Liberty Street, East Hampton, MA 01027. Shelley Wilton, same. Chiropractic services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Fertility Laboratory Consultants Inc., 15 Channing Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Tayyab Rahil, same. General healthcare consulting.

Orloff Corporation, 95 Edmund St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Andre A. Orlov, same. Plumbing and heating contractor.

Robertson Trucking Inc., 154 Smith Ave, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Charles A Robertson, same. Transport.

PITTSFIELD

Shamrock Dog Grooming Inc., 10 Lyman St., Suite 10, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thomas M. Phillips, 10 Bonny Lane, Peru, MA 01235. Dog Grooming and Day Care.

The Danny Boy Adoption Fund Corp., 16 Mountainview Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nancy O’Malley, 35 Forrest St., Winthrop MA, 02152. Helping senior dogs and cats.

NORTHAMPTON

Sunergix Inc., 109 High St., Florence, MA 01062. Ali Usman, 20 Hampton Ave., Suite 150, Northampton, MA 01060. Business consulting services.

The Light House Center Inc., 45 Main St., Florence, MA 01062. Joseph Worpek, same. To initiate and administer programs exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes.

SPRINGFIELD

Holistic Industries Inc., C/O Gary Fialky 33 State St., Springfield, MA 01103. Jonathan Genderson, 300 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Corporation organized for any civic, educational, charitable, benevolent, or religious purpose.

Romeo and Sons Milk Inc., 95 Hall St., Springfield, MA 01008. Pasquale A. Romeo Jr., same. The sale and delivery of dairy products.

Sangy Inc., 119 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Mazhar Iqbal, 35 Stocker Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Convenience store with gas station.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Semia Education Technology Inc., 289 Woodmont Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. Eugene Zhang, same. Market and sales of robotics education products.

Briefcase

By
Briefcase Departments

CRRC USA Rail Corp. Breaks Ground on $95M Springfield Plant

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Charlie Baker and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined a host of local and state officials and representatives of CRRC USA Rail Corp. recently for a groundbreaking ceremony at the city’s former Westinghouse site on Page Boulevard, where the company will build its first North American plant. CRRC, a Chinese-based manufacturer of urban mass-transit vehicles, won a $565 million contract with the state last year to build nearly 300 subway cars for the MBTA’s aging Red and Orange lines — a project that promises 100-plus construction jobs from the building of a 220,000-square-foot plant, and more than 150 new manufacturing positions. CRRC visited about 50 North American sites before settling on Springfield. “Today is a great day in Springfield, and in Massachusetts, with CRRC, the largest railway company in the world, coming to Springfield,” Sarno said, noting that, while manufacturing was the city’s strong industrial base for generations, it started to erode in the 1970s, but has never gone away, and CRRC could be a catalyst to further shift the needle in a positive direction. “We now have a $95 million project here at the old Westinghouse site. This will be CRRC’s North American hub. It’s important that we use this as leverage and momentum,” the mayor said — not just for further manufacturing in Springfield, but a for a boost in regional rail service. “I’d love to see that east-west rail connecting Boston to Springfield to Washington, D.C.” While calling the groundbreaking “an exciting day for Springfield, an exciting day for the Commonwealth, and an exciting day for Western Mass.,” Baker said the MBTA is in dire need of new cars on its Red and Orange lines. During Boston’s crippling winter earlier this year, he said, it was pointed out to him that the rail cars pressing through the storms were the same ones that endured the Blizzard of ’78. “Think about that — that was a really long time ago, folks,” he told hundreds of people in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony, calling CRRC’s arrival a piece of the state’s “strategy to bring jobs, economic development, and transit improvements for the benefit of all people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” Weiping Yu, vice president of CRRC Corp. Limited in Beijing, said he was “honored” to partner with officials in Massachusetts and Springfield on the $95 million construction project and the economic benefits it will generate. Yi Lu, general commercial counselor for the New York Chinese Consulate, added that he’s confident the new Springfield plant will be a strong engine for the local economy, generating hundreds of new jobs and perhaps spurring further Chinese investment in the region. “Looking back on our initial discussions when we first visited Massachusetts,” added Chuanhe Zhou, president of CRRC USA Rail Corp., “I’m proud of the strides we’ve made, the relationships we’ve built, and the partnerships we’ve formed — from meetings with city officials to tours of local manufacturers to visits to local educational institutions. We couldn’t have found a better partner than you.” Jay Ash, the state’s secretary of Housing and Economic Development, said CRRC wants to be a good neighbor by hiring local people, taking advantage of local supply chains, and engaging with companies around Western Mass. as it expands in the future. And expand it should, added Stephanie Pollack, the Commonwealth’s Transportation secretary, if only because much of the country is dealing with the same issues as Massachusetts when it comes to aging rail cars. “We know what CRRC knows, which is that the MBTA is hardly the only transit system in the United States with 1970s-era cars,” she noted. “In fact, a lot of cars in this country were bought in the 1970s with what was then a relatively young federal program for producing them.” Baker credited his predecessor, former Gov. Deval Patrick, and his team with much of the legwork to bring CRRC to Massachusetts. “They did make this day possible. Sometimes you get credit for stuff that happens on your watch, whether you had anything to do with it or not.” That said, the governor went on, “our administration is thrilled to be here today. We consider this project to be not just an important part of the economic-development story in Springfield, but an important part of the future of the MBTA and transit in Massachusetts.”

Parent Companies of Local TV Stations Announce Merger

SPRINGFIELD — Media General Inc., owner of NBC-affiliated WWLP 22 and the CW Springfield, has agreed to buy Meredith Corp., owner of WGGB abc 40, CBS 3 Springfield, and Fox 6, for about $2.4 billion in cash and stock. The combined company, Meredith Media General, will be the third-largest local television station owner, initially with 88 television stations across 54 markets that reach 30% — approximately 34 million — of U.S. TV households. It anticipates annual revenue of $3 billion. Stations in six markets, including Springfield, will be swapped or otherwise divested in order to address regulatory considerations. The other five such markets are Portland, Ore.; Nashville, Tenn.; Hartford-New Haven, Conn.; Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. and Asheville, N.C.; and Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. “This merger creates greater opportunities for profitable growth than either company could achieve on its own,” said Media General Chairman J. Stewart Bryan III. “Importantly, shareholders of both companies will benefit from the upside potential of a diversified and strategically well-positioned media company with a strong financial profile and the ability to generate significant free cash flow.” Added Meredith CEO Steve Lacy, “we are excited about the opportunity to create a powerful new multi-platform and diversified media company with significant operations on the local and national levels. This merger will create a strong and efficient company positioned to realize the significant earnings and cash flow potential of local broadcasting, leverage the unparalleled reach and rich content-creation capabilities of Meredith’s national brands, and capture the rapidly developing growth potential of the digital media space. It also positions Meredith Media General to deliver enhanced shareholder value and participate in future industry consolidation.”

Unemployment Rate Steady in New England

BOSTON — The New England Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released New England and state unemployment numbers for July. These data are supplied by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics program, which produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor-force data for Census regions and divisions, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities. Among the highlights of the release:
• The New England unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.7% in July. One year ago, the New England jobless rate was higher, at 5.8%. The New England unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 5.3%.
• Three New England states posted jobless rates that were significantly different from the U.S. rate of 5.3%: Vermont (3.6%), New Hampshire (3.7%), and Maine (4.6%).
• Over the last year, five New England states recorded statistically significant unemployment-rate decreases, with declines ranging from 1.8% in Rhode Island to 0.5% in Vermont.