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ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
 

• Dec. 8: ACCGS Suppler Diversity Pre-certification Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon,
hosted by UMass Center at Springfield, 1500 Main St., 2nd Floor. Presented in partnership with the MA Supplier Diversity Office and the Black Leadership Alliance.
Reservations are free, but required. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

• Dec. 10: ACCGS Lunch N Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union, Springfield College, 263 Alden St.. Springfield. “Cybersecurity: It’s Everyone’s Business,” sponsored by VertitechIT. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission, including lunch. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
 
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Dec. 4: Holiday Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Chamber Office, 264 Exchange St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Charter Business. Free to attend for all members. RSVP requested.

• Dec. 11: Workshop 6: “Strategic Networking: Networking to Increase Profitability,” 9-11 a.m., at Days Inn, 400 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

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

• Dec. 11: Holiday Dinner Dance 2014, 6 p.m. Details to follow. Comedy show, dinner, and the big raffle drawing for $5,000. Call the office to sign up for a table at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Dec. 10: Holiday Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Gas & Electric, Health New England, Holyoke High School Madrigal Choir, and Bresnahan Insurance. Business networking while enjoying a hearty breakfast and sounds of the season. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.

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

• Dec. 10: Joint Chamber Mixer for Greater Northampton and Amherst Area chamber members, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Lord Jeffrey Inn, 30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Sponsored by Florence Savings Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• Dec. 9: PWC Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Cooper’s Fine Gifts & Curtains, 161 Main St., Agawam. Reservations are free, but required. Reservations may be made through Gwen Burke at [email protected] or (413) 237-8840.
 
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880
 

• Dec. 3: Wicked Wednesday. 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Squires Bistro at Cooper’s Commons, Agawam. 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. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members at the door. Event is open to the public. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

Departments Picture This
Meet the Leaders

VW5L3708VW5L3635useVW5L3693VW5L3654VW5L3702The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield held its annual Government Reception on Nov. 19 in the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. Sponsored by Baystate Health and Comcast, the reception provided business and community leaders with the opportunity to meet socially with local, state, and federal officials. From top to bottom: state Sen. Don Humason, state Rep. Aaron Vega, and Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau President Mary Kay Wydra; PVTA Chief Financial Officer Patricia O’Leary, Agawam Town Clerk Richard Theroux, and PVTA Administrator Mary MacInnes; Springfield Technical Community College President Ira Rubenzahl and Mike Knapik, executive director of Advancement at Westfield State University; Mayors Ed Sullivan of West Springfield, Domenic Sarno of Springfield, Richard Cohen of Agawam, and Richard Kos of Chicopee; Davis Foundation Project Director Sally Fuller, Western Mass. Economic Development Council President Allan Blair, and Square One President Joan Kagan.

(Photos by Driscoll Photography)


Legislative Symposium

DaleJohnstonEileenDrummRobertDeLeoRichardNealKathyAndersonKatePhelonTonyCignoliThe Greater Westfield, Greater Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce recently staged the CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. A number of elected officials attended, ranging from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal to Bob DeLeo, speaker of the state House of Representatives, to the entire House and Senate delegation from the chambers’ communities. Seen here, from left, are Dale Johnston, executive director of the South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce; Eileen Drumm, president of the Greater Chicopee Chamber; DeLeo; Carlos Gonzalez, president and CEO of the Mass. Latino Chamber of Commerce; Neal; Kathleen Anderson, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber; Kate Phelon, executive director of the Greater Westfield Chamber; and Tony Cignoli, a political consultant who moderated the event.


Farmington Bank Reception

2014MA-EventMore than 200 area business leaders were on hand Nov. 13 as Farmington Bank, which recently entered the Western Mass. market with branches in East Longmeadow and West Springfield, staged an elaborate reception at the Springfield Sheraton. During the reception, John Patrick, the bank’s chairman, president, and CEO, announced the bank’s donation of $2,500 to Open Pantry Community Service in Springfield. Seen here is the bank’s Massachusetts team, from left: Patrick; Joe Kulig, vice president, Commercial Lending; Catherine Turowsky, vice president, Cash Management Services; Joe Young, vice president, Commercial Lending; Candace Pereira, assistant vice president, commercial loan officer; and Mike Moriarty, senior vice president, Commercial Lending.

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

The Brook at Amherst Green
170 East Hadley Road
$27,000 — Re-roof

Good Ol Daves, LLC
35 Northampton Road
$3,000 — New smoke alarm system

CHICOPEE

Behavioral Health Network
41 Woodlawn St.
$6,000 — New siding

Chicopee Housing Authority
Benoit Circle
$110,000 — Replace 51 front entry doors

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$52,000 — Exterior repairs

Menck-USA
77 Champion Dr.
$40,000 — Modification to the HVAC system

NORTHAMPTON

Billmar Corporation
330 North King St.
$104,000 — Interior renovations to deli

City of Northampton
212 Main St.
$5,000 — Replace portions of concrete retaining wall for fire escape

Main Street Florence, LLC
100 Main St.
$1,025,000 — Construct 7,488-square-foot commercial building

Michelle St. Pierre
55 Kensington Ave.
$106,000 — Renovate third floor

New England Deaconess Association
25 Coles Meadow Road
$40,000 – Add walk-in cooler/freezer to commercial kitchen

Northampton Heights, LP
50 Village Hill Road
$8,350,000 — Construct three-story 56,000-square-foot assisted living facility

Gaev Bennett
9 Center St.
$79,000 — Install replacement windows and remodel third-floor office

Robert Foote
80 Damon Road
$80,000 — Repair fire damage

Traddles, LLC
60 Masonic St.
$32,000 — Interior fit-out for new business

PALMER

Big Y
1180 Thorndike St.
$110,000 — Replace roof-top units and duct modifications

Warka Associates
1448 North Main St.
$3,500 — Roof repair

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
27 Morgan St.
$4,000 — Renovations

Raymond Center
470 Granby Road
$34,000 — Renovations

SPRINGFIELD

Curtis Industrial
4 Birnie Ave.
$77,000 — Interior renovation of sales and engineering offices

Eastfield Mall
1655 Boston Road
$44,000 — Remodel of existing T-Mobile space

JGT Mass, LLC
1391 Main St.
$120,000 — Renovations for new dental office

Mercy Medical Center
175 Carew St.
$8,000 — Renovation for new blood-draw station

Outing Park II, LLC
17 Bayonne St.
$799,000 — Renovations

WESTFIELD

Engineer Realty Corporation
53 Southampton Road
$2,000,000 — Complete interior renovation

NIP Owner, LLC
1111 Southampton Road
$650,000 — Install 4 loading docks

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church
265 Ponders Hollow Road
$140,000 — Construct 46’ x 50’ one-story addition

Robert Iacovelli
292 Lockhouse Road
$412,000 — Construct truck-repair facility

Opinion
New EDC Leader Faces Stern Challenges

In a way, Richard Sullivan is assuming leadership of the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Western Mass. at an ideal time.

Indeed, there are many signs of progress in this region, and the outlook is generally quite positive.

A Chinese company is making Springfield its North American headquarters, and it will soon begin producing subway cars at the old Westinghouse site. Meanwhile, in the city’s downtown, there is a burgeoning undercurrent of entrepreneurship and innovation that could eventually lead to hundreds, if not thousands, of new jobs and put this region on the map as a place to start or build a company. And then, there’s that $800 million casino that will soon start to take shape in Springfield’s South End.

Beyond the city’s borders, a host of promising developments are taking place. Holyoke is building its own innovation district, and the Paper City is increasingly seen as a destination for entrepreneurs because of its abundance of affordable real estate and improving quality of life. Meanwhile, Westfield’s long-moribund downtown is coming back to life, East Longmeadow is booming and becoming a preferred residential and commercial mailing address, and the Northampton-Hadley-Amherst corridor continues to thrive.

There are other success stories unfolding, and together they would seem to put Sullivan, former mayor of Westfield and currently Gov. Deval Patrick’s chief of staff, in the right job at the right time.

But there are some obvious challenges ahead, and many fall outside of what many see as the standard definition of economic development — filling industrial parks with new employers.

Let’s start with workforce issues. If this region is to thrive and attract new businesess, it will need a strong workforce in place, and there are emerging trends that will make this a difficult assignment. As the story on page 24 explains, analysts project a large and potentially harmful shortfall in the number college-educated people in the years to come, and Western Mass. could be one of the harder-hit areas.

Meanwhile, the demographics of this region are changing in a profound way. The minority population will soon comprise the majority, and for many in this constituency, there are roadblocks in the way of becoming part of a highly trained workforce.

One of the challenges for not only area colleges and universities, but also economic-development leaders, is to find ways to get more area young people through high school, into college, and then through college with a degree. If this doesn’t happen, the region’s economic growth will be stunted.

As for the casino, yes, it will bring jobs, change the landscape in downtown Springfield, and make this region a much more attractive site for meetings and conventions. But it will also pose challenges — to individual businesses in the hospitality industry, and to communities such as Northampton, which are popular destinations for tourists. It is incumbent upon the EDC and other business-related groups to develop ways to integrate the casino into the business community and not have it dominate the picture.

Other challenges include the ongoing consolidation of many sectors, especially financial services, which could cost this region jobs and career opportunities, as well as the need to develop new jobs in such fields as the biosciences and clean energy, because manufacturing and a casino will not be enough.

While doing all that, the EDC must also do a much better job of making this region’s business community aware of its mission, how it fulfills it, and why area business leaders must continue to support this agency.

Back in the spring, we encouraged Sullivan to pursue this position because we thought he had the various qualities — everything from intelligence to imagination to strong leadership — needed to get the job done.

He now has the job, and we believe he’ll do well with it. That’s because he won’t shrink from those challenges, but instead address them head-on.

He’ll have to do that, because the continued vitality of the region is at stake.

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

512 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Allison E. Page
Seller: Thomas P. Owen
Date: 10/24/14

BUCKLAND

25 North St.
Buckland, MA 01339
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jody P. James
Seller: Carolyn V. Boyer
Date: 10/28/14

CHARLEMONT

207 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Lagoy
Seller: JJ Smith Properties LLC
Date: 10/24/14

93 Warfield Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Samuel B. Smith
Seller: Nancy Kittelsen
Date: 10/24/14

CONWAY

86 Main St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jim D. Moore
Seller: Paula L. Olson
Date: 10/31/14

64 Mathews Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David R. Mazur
Seller: A. P. Kari
Date: 10/30/14

420 Mathews Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Soles
Seller: Raymond E. Perkins
Date: 10/23/14

800 Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Dick L. McLeester
Seller: Nancy T. Winter RET
Date: 10/31/14

DEERFIELD

17 Braeburn Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Catherine A. Carulli
Seller: Kathleen D. Johnston
Date: 10/31/14

139 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John G. Savage Realty Corp
Seller: Hassay, Agnes B., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/14

27 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Francis G. Sobieski
Seller: David A. Rohrs
Date: 10/29/14

341 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $221,888
Buyer: David Ilsley
Seller: William B. McIlvaine
Date: 10/31/14

249 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Norma S. Friedman
Seller: Daniel F. Graves
Date: 10/24/14

48 South Mill River Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Florence E. Howes
Seller: Boron LT
Date: 10/27/14

ERVING

16 Flagg Hill
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Curtis R. Brunelle
Seller: Craig D. Moore
Date: 10/24/14

58 High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: James M. Hackett
Seller: Elizabeth A. Hackett
Date: 10/29/14

GILL

33 Atherton Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Elizabeth L. Girard
Seller: Raymond E. Purington
Date: 10/31/14

25 Green Hill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Laura M. Wiancko
Seller: Mackin, Helen, (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

GREENFIELD

62 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Goepp
Seller: Beatrice S. Clair
Date: 10/24/14

525 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: 525 Bernardston Road LLC
Seller: Mass. Non Elective Credit TR
Date: 10/31/14

366 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andrew Babits
Seller: Allison E. Page
Date: 10/24/14

10 Euclid Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Fawn M. Howe
Seller: David W. Britt
Date: 10/24/14

32 Fargo St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Duda
Seller: Eunice N. Kugell RET
Date: 10/30/14

63 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: John Bottomley
Seller: David E. Moscaritolo
Date: 10/28/14

576 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Bryan G. Hobbs
Seller: Albrecht H. Kummerle
Date: 10/30/14

164 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: John P. Markoski
Seller: Jerry A. Gaimari
Date: 10/29/14

22 Quincy St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Wilkinson
Seller: Aaron J. Sawyer
Date: 10/30/14

90 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Mary I. Fiske
Seller: Scott D. Collins
Date: 10/31/14

3 Woodbine St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Angela Recchia
Seller: Dick J. McLeester
Date: 10/31/14

HAWLEY

26 Forget Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Holly B. Steward
Seller: Jade L. Mortimer
Date: 10/22/14

59 Middle Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: William C. Cosby
Seller: Singing Brook Farm TR
Date: 10/24/14

MONTAGUE

127 Chestnut Hill Loop
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Sandy J. Beauregard
Seller: Thomas F. Schiff
Date: 10/30/14

118 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Michelle D. Demers
Seller: Chris Roberts
Date: 10/29/14

517 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Deerfield Valley Management Trust
Seller: Teri M. Martineault
Date: 10/21/14

224 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Bartos
Seller: Stanley E. Noga
Date: 10/29/14

53 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Steven A. Hawkins
Seller: William A. Shattuck
Date: 10/30/14

NORTHFIELD

13 Ferncliff Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Arthur W. Davis
Seller: Suzanne M. Travisano
Date: 10/24/14

112 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: George M. Larue
Seller: Michelle C. Minter
Date: 10/22/14

ORANGE

3 Converse Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Maureen F. Polana
Seller: Schwab, Mary L., (Estate)
Date: 10/27/14

153 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert J. Zajac
Seller: Paul G. Duffell
Date: 10/31/14

800 Pine Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Zachary McBride
Seller: Darcy R. Flynn
Date: 10/24/14

91 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Samantha North
Seller: Keith S. Holden
Date: 10/31/14

ROWE

112 Ford Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $220,200
Buyer: Alexandra R. Reisman
Seller: James M. Wootton
Date: 10/30/14

29 Potter Road
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Stetson
Seller: Audrey I. Faivre
Date: 10/22/14

SHELBURNE

121 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Richardson
Seller: Joseph F. Palmeri
Date: 10/27/14

SHUTESBURY

399 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Russell P. Mizula
Seller: Deerfield Valley Management Trust
Date: 10/30/14

SUNDERLAND

120 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Town of Sunderland
Seller: Sophie M. Buczynski
Date: 10/29/14

70 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Daniel F. Cicia
Seller: Alfred R. Lamountain
Date: 10/24/14

WHATELY

Masterson Road (ES)
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: FS RT
Seller: Steven R. Hannum TR
Date: 10/24/14

Masterson Road #6
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Stacy R. Ashton
Seller: Trust Indenture
Date: 10/29/14

215 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James M. Pasiecnik
Seller: Lorri L. Jorgensen

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

68 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Mark B. Vye
Seller: Derek H. Egerton
Date: 10/20/14

14 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Mary Millimet RET
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/31/14

127 Katherine Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Mi Wheat
Seller: Gary M. Matroni
Date: 10/29/14

4 Memory Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Gregory M. Caputo
Seller: David B. O’Neill
Date: 10/28/14

49 Morningside Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Dmitriy Shlemanov
Seller: Frank E. Disco
Date: 10/24/14

68 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Pacinella
Seller: Gregory M. Caputo
Date: 10/28/14

76 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $276,400
Buyer: David L. Aldrich
Seller: James J. Sikora
Date: 10/24/14

51 Robin Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Harriet R. Lawton
Seller: FHLM
Date: 10/24/14

394 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: VIP Homes & Associates LLC
Seller: Schulze, Germaine A., (Estate)
Date: 10/28/14

156 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,775,000
Buyer: Legacy RT
Seller: GP Apartments LLC
Date: 10/30/14

Washington Ave. #A-D
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,775,000
Buyer: Legacy RT
Seller: GP Apartments LLC
Date: 10/30/14

BLANDFORD

41 North Blandford Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Eric B. Mcvey
Seller: Darlene F. Horne
Date: 10/23/14

BRIMFIELD

55 Dix Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Keith Vieweg
Seller: Sarah A. Parker
Date: 10/31/14

56 Haynes Hill Road
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Williams
Seller: Fountain & Sons Fuel Co. Inc.
Date: 10/31/14

CHESTER

74 Kinnebrook Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Douglas L. Rockwell
Seller: Steven A. Stroud
Date: 10/29/14

CHICOPEE

149 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Neonita M. Yeaple
Seller: Michael G. Harris
Date: 10/28/14

63 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Willie D. McCollaum
Seller: Bennett Properties LLC
Date: 10/23/14

12 Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Christopher Pawlikowski
Date: 10/24/14

134 Gilbert Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hector R. Gonzalez
Seller: Daniel R. Godbout
Date: 10/31/14

1193 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $7,769,000
Buyer: ARCP WA Chicopee MA LLC
Seller: Ogden MA LLC
Date: 10/31/14

541 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: William J. Beynor
Seller: Lucille A. Dubois
Date: 10/31/14

71 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Shawn C. Roberts
Seller: Christine M. Filiau
Date: 10/27/14

12 Loretta Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kirill I. Zenchenko
Seller: Edmund Stlaurent
Date: 10/30/14

127 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Kele
Seller: Wyllie, Nancy E., (Estate)

91 Mountainview St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Dupuis
Seller: Frances S. Cahalan
Date: 10/31/14

56 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Scott E. Early
Seller: Inna Boyko
Date: 10/24/14

134 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $131,200
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Dorothy Weber
Date: 10/23/14

169 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Krzysztof Dziegielewski
Seller: Ferdynand Dziegielewski
Date: 10/30/14

16 Sanford St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Liena Mor
Seller: Tod R. Noftall
Date: 10/31/14

147 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: John R. Damato
Seller: Edward P. Gay
Date: 10/28/14

96 Walnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ran D. Booth
Date: 10/27/14

128 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,400
Buyer: MKAA LLC
Seller: Edward S. Bury
Date: 10/28/14

48 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Brendan D. Crandall
Seller: Patricia Scanlon
Date: 10/23/14

73 Wymanlea Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Triple JCD LLC
Seller: Charlene Stoyak
Date: 10/30/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

37 Frankwyn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Lisa C. Finn
Date: 10/27/14

74 Indian Spring Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Paul S. Brewster
Seller: David R. Mazur
Date: 10/30/14

4 Hedgerow Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Dorothy M. Joseph
Seller: Timber Development LLC
Date: 10/23/14

35 High Pine Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: David M. Ference
Seller: Jeffrey D. Leclair
Date: 10/24/14

Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Chaffee
Seller: Ronald I. Goldstein
Date: 10/23/14

121 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Driscoll
Seller: Mary E. Kostorizos
Date: 10/30/14

GRANVILLE

81 Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $172,200
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Thomas F. Alamed
Date: 10/28/14

HAMPDEN

8 East Brook Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Frank Morello
Seller: Peter C. James
Date: 10/31/14

32 Oak Knoll Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $206,400
Buyer: Craig A. Forni
Seller: Gordon E. Clark
Date: 10/31/14

19 Tall Pines Road #19
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $326,500
Seller: BB Holdings 2 LLC
Date: 10/24/14

HOLYOKE

8 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jennifer L. Dowland
Date: 10/28/14

11 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Marcia Russell
Seller: Edward H. Riel
Date: 10/30/14

6 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Susan Yelle
Seller: Kathleen M. Costello
Date: 10/31/14

190 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $9,432,354
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Melvin N. Caballero
Date: 10/20/14

11 Claren Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,368
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Raymond A. Cote
Date: 10/23/14

21 Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Caelin M. Aklais
Seller: Michael S. Lesniak
Date: 10/31/14

Nonotuck St. (rear)
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Ely
Seller: 329 Beech Street LLC
Date: 10/31/14

25 Orchard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Sofia Lemons
Seller: Jill Gagne
Date: 10/27/14

15 Park Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Deborah L. Willis
Seller: Nancy Kennedy
Date: 10/29/14

109 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Danielle R. Dallaquila
Seller: John A. Magri
Date: 10/29/14

21 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Francisco Marrero
Seller: Russell A. Sprague
Date: 10/31/14

9 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: William J. Cubi
Seller: Barowsky, Norma J., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/14

LONGMEADOW

46 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $398,750
Buyer: Joseph W. Furnari
Seller: Diana M. Abbasy
Date: 10/29/14

223 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Keith S. Maynard
Seller: Apex Inc.
Date: 10/21/14

113 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Bruce L. Morin
Seller: Stephen J. Murphy
Date: 10/29/14

104 Osceola Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $778,166
Buyer: Hershal Patel
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 10/24/14

43 Severn St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Ellen Humphreys
Seller: Philip C. Steiger
Date: 10/31/14

59 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: David A. Lenn
Seller: Nancy J. Burns
Date: 10/30/14

68 Willow Brook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Willow Realty LLC
Seller: Edward F. Szela
Date: 10/27/14

LUDLOW

21 Batista Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Erik McKeone
Seller: Wayne N. Lafleur
Date: 10/30/14

148 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Procon
Seller: Ann L. Morello
Date: 10/31/14

80 Davis St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,545
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Andrew Robert
Date: 10/29/14

5 Green St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael P. McGrath
Seller: Etta H. Sergneri
Date: 10/24/14

59 Meadow St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Kevin P. Geissler
Seller: Krystal A. Cortinhas
Date: 10/24/14

42 Jestina Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Wayne N. Lafleur
Seller: Christopher J. Dias
Date: 10/30/14

155 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Steven W. Balicki
Seller: Goncalves, Maria F., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/14

7 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James C. Wyllie
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 10/31/14

66 Ridgeview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Elias
Seller: Robert H. Hickey
Date: 10/28/14

180 Southwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jessica Salema
Seller: Peter D. Martins
Date: 10/20/14

67 Valley View Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Carmine M. Keane
Seller: Debra K. Stacy
Date: 10/31/14

142 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Rego
Seller: John R. Davis
Date: 10/24/14

105 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Walter A. Lorenz
Seller: Gretchen E. Moos
Date: 10/27/14

149 Wilno Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alicinio Martins
Seller: Corine A. Thompson
Date: 10/31/14

MONSON

72 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Timothy B. Gregoire
Seller: Donald J. Grimaldi
Date: 10/31/14

21 Bunyan Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Richard A. Lombardo
Seller: USA
Date: 10/27/14

356 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Tina M. McBee
Seller: John J. Bish
Date: 10/28/14

53 Nieske Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: John J. Maloney
Seller: Steven D. Fontaine
Date: 10/31/14

126 Upper Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Martin R. Bolduc
Seller: Thomas A. Wood
Date: 10/31/14

98 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael S. Kazalis
Seller: Gregory J. Hall
Date: 10/28/14

PALMER

55-69 Belanger St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Remlap Rentals LLC
Seller: C. K. Scott LLC
Date: 10/23/14

88 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Gagnon
Seller: Roy M. St.George
Date: 10/31/14

2090-2092 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Remlap Rentals LLC
Seller: Clifford J. Scott
Date: 10/23/14

2094-A Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Remlap Rentals LLC
Seller: Clifford J. Scott
Date: 10/23/14

81 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Ryan A. Dias
Seller: Sergio A. Dias
Date: 10/31/14

120 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christyna A. Rioux
Seller: Kenneth L. Mongeau
Date: 10/21/14

3064 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Richard T. Wells
Seller: Divina Urena
Date: 10/29/14

SPRINGFIELD

199 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Oleg Atayan
Seller: Fannie Sophinos
Date: 10/27/14

100 Aldrew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: John L. Viens
Seller: Richard B. Francis
Date: 10/31/14

28 Austin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Teodoro R. Cruz
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 10/21/14

814 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Chhabi Pathak
Seller: DB Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/14

95 Briggs St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ileana Garcia
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 10/22/14

60 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Paul V. Allard
Seller: Anthony A. Bocchino
Date: 10/31/14

24-26 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Dawa W. Tamang
Seller: Thomas W. Cuzzone
Date: 10/22/14

24 Cunningham St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $133,320
Buyer: Maureen Rehbein
Seller: Alexis A. Majka
Date: 10/22/14

246 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Buyer: Lisa P. Kallaugher
Seller: Surtan Realty LLP
Date: 10/24/14

8-10 Enfield St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Seller: Anthony J. Nowak
Date: 10/27/14

119 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Luis E. Diaz
Seller: Robert P. Doty
Date: 10/24/14

127-129 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Cristhian B. Vasquez
Seller: Phuong Nguyen
Date: 10/31/14

287 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Cherrie L. Mahmoud
Seller: Shirley A. Ford
Date: 10/31/14

143 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $138,081
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Carrie Schaub
Date: 10/30/14

152 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Tsering Lhamo
Seller: Value Properties LLC
Date: 10/27/14

27 Health Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Luis A. Cruz
Seller: Shawn Carleton
Date: 10/24/14

39 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Emilio Sanchez
Seller: Delois F. Swan
Date: 10/31/14

44 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Nathan Ladlee
Seller: Gabrielle Agron
Date: 10/31/14

63 Kipling St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Mark J. Hawkins
Seller: Christine Gula
Date: 10/31/14

231 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Virgilio Garcia
Seller: Cindy Valerio
Date: 10/21/14

20 Mandalay Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $168,750
Buyer: Alan B. Magill
Seller: Laurence P. Brandoli
Date: 10/31/14

77 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $116,505
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Eugenia Caraballo
Date: 10/23/14

74 Mildred Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Javires M. Colon
Seller: Timothy J. Rahilly
Date: 10/24/14

225 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: MJT Properties LLC
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home
Date: 10/24/14

47 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Shirley L. Spencer
Seller: Michael D. Thomas
Date: 10/22/14

119 Park Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Meraliss Velazquez
Seller: Robert F. Filipiak
Date: 10/31/14

104 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Pedro Arenas
Seller: Elsa Dones
Date: 10/28/14

146 Paulk Terrace
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Ian M. Mancini
Seller: Jason D. Sylvester
Date: 10/29/14

120 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Laura M. Acerra
Seller: Lucien J. Demers
Date: 10/27/14

55 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Siha Sok
Seller: Stanley Tolpa
Date: 10/23/14

83 Ridgewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Anne B. Bell
Date: 10/30/14

25 Riverview Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Kerri Saucier
Seller: Paul Depelteau
Date: 10/28/14

30 Rosedale Ave.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jack A. Ohlemacher
Seller: Beatrice U. Rancore
Date: 10/30/14

53 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Robert F. Schmidt
Seller: Elizabeth A. Staggs
Date: 10/31/14

151 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Bob L. Daniels
Seller: Taryn Markham
Date: 10/30/14

152-154 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Luis R. Torres-Ortiz
Seller: Abigail Alers
Date: 10/24/14

43 Sargon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Robert D. Gaspari
Seller: John J. Maloney
Date: 10/31/14

691 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: MS Homes LLC
Seller: CF SBC REO LLC
Date: 10/24/14

70 Sunset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $181,382
Buyer: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Seller: Rafael R. Santana
Date: 10/23/14

78 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Victor Colon
Seller: Lisa D. Richardson-Gomes
Date: 10/31/14

25 Tioga St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mark S. Flood
Seller: Marshall Harris
Date: 10/31/14

35 Trillium St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $134,526
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Nicole Moody
Date: 10/28/14

69 Upland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,600
Buyer: Sue A. Ho-Sang
Seller: Gilbert F. Gordon
Date: 10/31/14

46 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Darwin Rivera
Seller: DAG Real Estate Development Inc.
Date: 10/31/14

SOUTHWICK

21 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Megan Cammisa
Seller: Raymond A. Ouellette
Date: 10/30/14

6 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Carmen L. Marquez
Seller: Edward C. Hildreth
Date: 10/31/14

69 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mark W. Blackmer
Date: 10/31/14

358 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lauren Kendzierski
Seller: Roger E. Hughes
Date: 10/28/14

11 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Craig A. Johnsen
Seller: Michael J. Rauza
Date: 10/31/14

210 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $187,827
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Veronica L. Dearden
Date: 10/28/14

108 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Pomeroy
Seller: Seth W. Pomeroy
Date: 10/22/14

26 Shirley Terrace
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Gilbert
Seller: Adam R. Hart
Date: 10/23/14

TOLLAND

307 Jeff Miller Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $223,800
Buyer: Ryan A. Michonski
Seller: Robert Franchino
Date: 10/31/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

64 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Pavel Banaru
Seller: Louis H. Beauvais
Date: 10/30/14

39 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Elida Gashi
Seller: Richard Williams
Date: 10/31/14

36 Blossom Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. McDonagh
Seller: Lizanne Campanini
Date: 10/30/14

34-38 Elmdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Constantin Enciu
Seller: Cesare R. Ferrari
Date: 10/31/14

44 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Cassandra Ardizoni
Seller: Patrick J. Lynch
Date: 10/31/14

222 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jose M. Perez
Seller: Elizabeth A. Staltare
Date: 10/30/14

21 Lynne Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Jason Boutet
Seller: Robert A. Swanson
Date: 10/29/14

47 Mosher St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Jason R. Vandeusen
Seller: Lindsey G. Brynjolfsson
Date: 10/30/14

95 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Edward P. Czeremcha
Seller: Jeffrey W. Puffer
Date: 10/22/14

112 Orchardview St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kristen N. Montville
Seller: Mark A. Lamy
Date: 10/24/14

36 Orchardview St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Crum
Seller: David L. Aldrich
Date: 10/24/14

44 Talcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $196,600
Buyer: Melissa Deslauriers
Seller: Conlin, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 10/27/14

WESTFIELD

10 Belden Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Matthew T. Vanheynigen
Seller: Long, Theresa A., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/14

288 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Siddhi Vinayak Corp.
Seller: Leemilts Petroleum Inc.
Date: 10/31/14

18 Fowler Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sergey Markevich
Seller: Susan M. Oleksak
Date: 10/24/14

351 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Peter M. Ulias
Seller: Maurice S. Erwin
Date: 10/31/14

56 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Double D. Investments LLC
Seller: Lynn A. Chrzanowski
Date: 10/30/14

44 Llewellyn Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Edward F. Wienckowski
Seller: Bruce E. Armstrong
Date: 10/24/14

24 Loring Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Dana A. Gronbeck
Seller: Roy E. Tatro
Date: 10/31/14

9 Paper St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jefford A. Barnes
Seller: Lawrence S. Trinceri
Date: 10/24/14

193 Peach St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $214,188
Buyer: Kimberly A. Landry
Seller: James N. McElroy

107 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,600
Buyer: Eric L. Breault
Seller: Dana A. Gronbeck
Date: 10/31/14

39 Pochassic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Edward M. Tosado
Seller: Martin E. Newman
Date: 10/24/14

140 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Pelletier
Seller: Matthew A. Pacinella
Date: 10/28/14

53 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Thomson
Seller: Peter J. Miller
Date: 10/24/14

25 Ridgeway Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Stephan K. Dickinson
Seller: Andrew J. Pavlica
Date: 10/24/14

44 Sabrina Brooke Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jason A. Lavallee
Seller: John M. Tierney
Date: 10/31/14

12 Winding Ridge Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $414,900
Buyer: Gerard J. Sokop
Seller: Norman E. Wroblewski
Date: 10/20/14

7 Woodland Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Bals
Seller: Jon M. Schultz
Date: 10/30/14

31 Woodside Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Edward J. Fournier
Seller: Patricia A. Cray
Date: 10/31/14

WILBRAHAM

1126 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jason P. Keegan
Seller: Linda S. Hall
Date: 10/24/14

28 Grassy Meadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Kimberly Ross
Seller: Claudette Desanctis
Date: 10/28/14

7 Ladd Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Bart Soar
Seller: Stanley Kogut
Date: 10/31/14

509 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Brett F. Johnson
Seller: Claire E. Fredette
Date: 10/31/14

12 Mcintosh Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Tina M. Carnevale
Seller: David D. Patterson
Date: 10/29/14

17 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Taryn Siciliano
Seller: FHLM
Date: 10/30/14

6 Stirling Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kenneth C. Byers
Seller: Patrick F. McComb
Date: 10/30/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

181 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mazen Naous
Seller: Catherine E. Manicke
Date: 10/29/14

44 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Corey B. Kurtz
Seller: Kathleen I. Dyer
Date: 10/23/14

9 Hedgerow Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Brian E. Messier
Seller: David R. Salvage
Date: 10/30/14

7 Laurel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Hampshire Property Management
Seller: Kornorfer, Raymond H., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/14

86 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Amherst College
Seller: Daniel P. Barbezat
Date: 10/30/14

340 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Peter M. Levy
Seller: Robert A. Cooke
Date: 10/30/14

616 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: David R. Salvage
Seller: Elliott N. Fortescue
Date: 10/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

12 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Steven D. Fontaine
Date: 10/31/14

26 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Alicia B. Agoglia
Seller: Bethany K. Bowman
Date: 10/27/14

178 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Darkar LLC
Seller: Manx LLC
Date: 10/28/14

61 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jackson Brothers Property Management
Seller: Peter S. Galuszka
Date: 10/27/14

130 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $177,250
Buyer: Edward B. Tick
Seller: Joshua D. Burkett
Date: 10/31/14

9 Howe St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Molly W. Fenton
Seller: Kenneth R. Chaisson
Date: 10/24/14

14 Ledgewood Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Walter J. Rose
Seller: Larry D. Unwin
Date: 10/22/14

7 Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,600
Buyer: Thomas J. Tonelli
Seller: Property Edge LLC
Date: 10/30/14

22 South Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Bowman
Seller: Christopher Agoglia
Date: 10/27/14

121 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: David M. Arbour
Seller: James A. Ribeiro
Date: 10/24/14

127 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: John H. Bickford
Seller: David Wilson
Date: 10/29/14

CUMMINGTON

247 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Elizabeth E. Kapitulik
Seller: David E. Gowdy
Date: 10/30/14

EASTHAMPTON

1 Autumn Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Jason Curtis
Seller: Melissa L. Coyle
Date: 10/20/14

9 Camelot Lane
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alan C. Borowski
Seller: Bartlett, Russell P., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/14

4 Gaugh St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Budlia LLC
Seller: Jaime M. Caplis
Date: 10/24/14

2 Grove St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Brown
Seller: Robert J. Labonte
Date: 10/31/14

157 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Nancy A. Ogulewicz
Seller: David M. Lepine
Date: 10/24/14

20 Mayher St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Nicholas J. Schwab
Date: 10/21/14

24 Mill St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $552,500
Buyer: James C. Seltzer
Seller: Chester R. Torrey
Date: 10/22/14

222 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Molly Montgomery
Seller: Charles G. Cernak
Date: 10/31/14

52 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: April Yvon
Seller: Timothy J. Dowgiert
Date: 10/31/14

9 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Alysa Austin
Seller: Laura A. Tilsley
Date: 10/24/14

29 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Cartledge
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 10/30/14

HADLEY

15 Stockwell Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Manuel T. Morocho
Seller: Schick, Karl D., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/14

HATFIELD

11 Pleasant View Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Dennon A. Rodrigue
Seller: Gerard J. Sokop
Date: 10/20/14

HUNTINGTON

80 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Carole J. Bihler
Seller: Allison T. Flynn
Date: 10/24/14

46 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Luke Leszczynski
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/24/14

61 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Chrisoula Marangoudakis
Seller: Kyle Colby
Date: 10/31/14

NORTHAMPTON

10 Bright Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Squires
Seller: Vivian M. Eastman
Date: 10/31/14

Easthampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Carol Hewes
Date: 10/24/14

33 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Susan H. Angier
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 10/23/14

141 Fair St., Ext
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Laurel Carangelo
Seller: Marcia Russell
Date: 10/30/14

65 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $563,810
Buyer: Ivana M. Liebert
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 10/24/14

18 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 35 State St. LLC
Seller: David R. Baker
Date: 10/31/14

46 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Todd Wilsey
Seller: Laurie Scanlon
Date: 10/22/14

38 Matthew Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Chanbona Er
Seller: Matthew R. Marchand
Date: 10/31/14

123 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $433,931
Buyer: Lora M. Hodges
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 10/29/14

14 Murphy Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Sherry L. Taylor
Seller: Elizabeth M. Mongeau
Date: 10/29/14

273 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Busone
Seller: Bonnie A. Galenski
Date: 10/31/14

128 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Carol Hewes
Date: 10/24/14

237 Spring Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Elizabeth L. Mercer
Seller: Marjorie L. Harrington
Date: 10/22/14

276 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Linda Putnam
Seller: Elizabeth A. Falkenthal
Date: 10/30/14

26 Sumner Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Nooni Hammarlund
Seller: Bryan N. Lombardi
Date: 10/30/14

51 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Stephen Petegorsky
Seller: David J. Lalima
Date: 10/27/14

SOUTH HADLEY

246 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Andreas Zinner
Seller: Michael A. Chmura
Date: 10/31/14

113 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Paul S. Kandel
Seller: Katie L. Stefanik
Date: 10/20/14

141 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Ruby Z. Khan
Seller: Eleanor M. Contini
Date: 10/31/14

340 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Lauren Emery
Seller: Glen E. Kotfila
Date: 10/22/14

16 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Dupaul
Seller: David J. Boutin
Date: 10/30/14

44 Pittroff Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Dana R. Sicard
Seller: George W. Dewolfe
Date: 10/30/14

22 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Michael R. Matty
Seller: Stephen Doyle
Date: 10/22/14

4 Stewart St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Raymond V. Hebert
Seller: Mark R. Marion
Date: 10/31/14

18 Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Shannon K. Dasilva
Seller: Peter A. Gallivan
Date: 10/20/14

23 Tampa St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Kyle E. Rodrigues
Seller: Anne Pappas
Date: 10/31/14

6 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Christopher F. Geraghty
Seller: Francis W. Geraghty
Date: 10/22/14

SOUTHAMPTON

22 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Darcelle A. Ward
Seller: Barbara J. Calisch
Date: 10/30/14

83 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: TBH Realty LLC
Seller: Daniel T. Hatzipetro
Date: 10/27/14

96 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $452,500
Buyer: Richard S. Lyman
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 10/31/14

87 Maple St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $303,000
Seller: Doreen A. Boisjoli
Date: 10/23/14

199 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Gary Sheldon
Seller: Richard C. Ziomek
Date: 10/21/14

WARE

88 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James A. Beaudry
Seller: Martin R. Bolduc
Date: 10/31/14

133 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Taylor B. Williams
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 10/20/14

51 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Heat Pro Inc.
Seller: Jean E. Broom
Date: 10/27/14

WILLIAMSBURG

161 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: John J. Svoboda
Seller: Emma F. Karowski
Date: 10/21/14

4 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Adrienne Deluca
Seller: Andrew P. Soles
Date: 10/23/14

80 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Laura T. Garcia
Seller: Robert J. Bihler
Date: 10/24/14

Opinion
Invest in Public Higher Education

Over the past several years, the state Department of Higher Education has devised imaginative and compelling ways to make its case for increased funding for the state’s public colleges and universities. And this year is no exception.

In its recent report, creatively titled “Degrees of Urgency: Why Massachusetts Needs More College Graduates Now” (see related story page 24), the department uses words and numbers (lots of them) to describe what it calls a “perfect storm” of conditions that threaten to leave the state with a dramatic shortage of college graduates to fuel its technology-driven economy.

These conditions include everything from falling numbers of high-school students entering college following a somewhat lengthy population surge, to the rising percentage of jobs in the Commonwealth that will require some college education: 72% is the projection for the year 2020.

“In Massachusetts today, there are an estimated six job openings for every college graduate holding an associate degree or certificate in computer science or IT, and more than 17 openings for every graduate with a bachelor’s degree,” the report states. “Put another way, Massachusetts needs more than 5,000 computer-science and information-technology graduates right now.”

The report contains a number of quotes from business leaders about how finding qualified help is the biggest impediment to their success, and also many charts verifying the state’s merely average performance when it comes to funding public higher education. It’s all intended to open some eyes on Beacon Hill and change some attitudes about the state’s public colleges, and we hope the report is successful in doing all that.

That’s because the report’s authors hit the nail on the head when they say there has never been a time when the public institutions were more important to the economic health and well-being of the Commonwealth.

Indeed, the state’s bevy of prestigious private colleges, a list that includes Harvard, Wellesley, Smith, Mount Holyoke, and MIT, educate the world — people who traditionally go back to the country or state they came from to earn a living. Meanwhile, the state’s public schools educate those who will stay in this state, or their region, to forge a career.

A quick look at the business community in Western Mass. provides strong evidence of this. While area companies do boast employees who graduated from Harvard, Boston College, Amherst, Babson, Western New England University, and the Elms, the ranks are far more populated with graduates from UMass Amherst, Westfield State University, Holyoke Community College, and Springfield Technical Community College.

And it is the same in other regions of the state.

If Western Mass., and those other areas of the state as well, are to remain competitive when it comes to attracting and retaining businesses and, therefore, jobs it must have a solid pipeline of qualified workers. And this pipeline is going to be filled mostly by the public colleges and universities.

The Department of Higher Education report calls for a stronger commitment, or investment (that’s the more fitting term) in public higher education. It specifically calls for an additional $475 million over the next five years to help bring more individuals into the pipeline — and see them through to the end.

We hope the Legislature will heed this request and make that investment. That’s because Higher Education Commissioner Richard Freeland was right when he told BusinessWest that the state has been historically average when it comes to funding public higher education in comparison to other states.

And average isn’t going to be good enough in the future.

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Babcock, Jennifer L.
300 East Main St., #1A
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/14

Babcock, John P.
9 Evans Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/14

Bastek, Christine A.
265 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Blair, Dustin A.
Blair, Chantal M.
a/k/a Grandbois, Chantal M.
41 Judd Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Bourdeau, Alain A.
Bourdeau, Lynne A.
40 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/14

Buckowski, Jodie Leah
31 Coolidge Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/14

Burwell, Jennifer Elizabeth
PO Box 1383
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Colak, Serdar
15 Wilson St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/14

Crowell, Robert
365 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/22/14

Cruz, Carmen D.
27 Southern Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Dunn, Jeffrey J.
433 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Ferrari, Edward C.
PO Box 561
Agawam, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Fish, Colleen Elizabeth
166 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/27/14

Forney, Scott D.
32 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/31/14

Gamsby, Andrea D.
35 Dorset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Geanacopoulos, Ashley R.
38 1/2 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/14

Grimard, Suzanne
56 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/27/14

Hathaway, Karl A.
Hathaway, Desiree C.
89 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/14

Hodgkins, Erin Dunican
a/k/a Stebbins Hodgkins, Erin D.
34 Bridge St.
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Hrasna, Christopher Robin
193 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Jackman, David E.
264 Huntington Road
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/14

Jaskulski, David M.
53 James St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Kochaniec, Deborah L.
228 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Langlois, Clark M.
Langlois, Moira A.
419 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Ledford, Judy A.
a/k/a DeGray, Judy A.
a/k/a McRobbie, Judy A.
90 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/14

Lopez, Glorimar
97 Robak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/14

Lynch, Amy L.
26 Dayton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Maki, Jonathan P.
59 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/14

Manganelli, Matthew T.
Manganelli, Jennifer
14 Wolcott Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/14

McNerney, Robert W.
55 Redden Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Mongeau, Donald R.
Mongeau, Lynne M.
11 West Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Peters, Dustin R.
Peters, Stacey M.
68 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/14

Pizzonia, Angelo
40 Merriam St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/14

Polanek, Lisa M.
a/k/a Rumps, Lisa Marie
444 North Main St. #25
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Quinlan, Trevor A.
Quinlan, Margaret E.
46 Paula Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/14

Redmond, Ronald C.
32 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/14

Rivera, Dimary
1225 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Roberts, Amber N.
219 School St., Apt. 2L
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Rodriguez, Gabriel M.
1293 Dwight St., 2nd Floor
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/14

Ruell, Jeanne Y.
67 Clayton Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Sor, Sokun
19 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/14

Stearns, Mark J.
26 Washington St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

Stone, Sarah E.
a/k/a Hamel, Sarah E.
16 Grove St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/14

Tebeau, Christopher J.
1721 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/14

Telega, Valerie L.
5 Beaver Dr.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/14

The Zengineer
Inspirit Common Collective
Fontaholic Designs
Sparkle, Bucky N
Sparkle, Emily H.
a/k/a Connor, Emily H. Sparkle
378 Main St., #2
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/14

Torres, Gloria E.
110 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/20/14

Wilder, Douglas M.
Wilder, Deborah M.
243 Elm St., Apt. 2L
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/14

Williams, Sorguey
239 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/14

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

4tion Skateboards
206 Garden St.
Dylan Copella

AFIS, LLC
365 Main St.
Steven Zicolella

Enigma HVAC
33 Norman Terrace
Irina Kuzmenko

Happy Home Maid Service
101 Sylvan Lane
Laura Vieu

CHICOPEE

Chuck’s Auto Sales, LLC
78 West St.
Charles Swider

Eric’s Sales
103 Lukasik St.
Eric Ladabouche

Salon Bocage
766 Memorial Dr.
Lisa A. Allen

St. Amand Services
32 Highland Ave.
Jessica St. Amand

HOLYOKE

Action Figure Planet
50 Holyoke St.
Nancy Cote

Amy’s Hallmark
50 Holyoke St.
Buzook Vitt

Dunkin Donuts
330 Main St.
Lori Martins

Dunkin Donuts
1600 Northampton St.
Lori Martins

Paper City Cuts 2
522 South St.
Jose M. Lopez

NORTHAMPTON

Karmel Kreations
25 Franklin St.
Selena Dittberner

Pixel Edge
109 High St.
Sunergix Inc.

Red Barn Honey Company
43 Fort Hill Terrace
Richard Conner

Skyline Design
209 Locust St.
Douglas Ferrante

Sushi City
228 King St.
Soe Naing

Toad’s Kin Car Company
5 Middle St.
Radley Nutting

PALMER

A-Z Heating & Cooling
17 Lafayette St.
Kevin Zawaliki

Al’s Heating & Plumbing
37 Stimson St.
Eric Nareau

Blockberries
65 Jim Ash St.
David Whitney

Family Produce Market
54 Commercial St.
Gidget Jolly

Hollywood Nails
1411 Main St.
Linh Lee

PG Building & Remodeling
54 Charles St.
Peter Gorski

Target Engineering
111 Woodland Heights
Norman Leclair

SPRINGFIELD

Kate Transportation
44 Montgomery St.
Catherine Kamau

La Primera Iglesia Elahim
113 Orchard St.
Carmen Rodriguez

Mamajuana Roasted Chicken
30 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Christian Flores

Manna Chinese Food
44 Springfield St.
Hua Y. Ou

Martinelli, Martini & Gall
82 Maple St.
Paul R. Gallagher

Metro Apartment, LLC
908 Belmont Ave.
Peter J. Houser

Midway Barber & Company
1106 State St.
Thomas Allen

Painter Plus Floors
91 Portulaca Dr.
Gilfrey Gregory

Powell Construction Company
11 Preston St.
Lillian Moultrie

South End Smoke and Grocer
469 Main St.
Manirakiza Jamari

The Rich Look Fine Auto
36 Amity Court
Richard D. Manning

The Touch of NYC Hair Studio
680 Sumner Ave.
Sophia C. Evans

Word Barista
79 James St.
Cheryl D. Noel

WESTFIELD

Alessio’s Pizza Inc.
280 Southampton Road
Alessio’s Pizza, Inc.

Have Comedy Will Travel
36 Moseley Ave.
Steven L. Henderson

Menard Construction & Design
46 Stuart Place
Dennis Menard

Mlisyany Direct
1 Brentwood Dr.
Mlisyany Direct

Roadrunner Express
772 West Road
Thomas Sorel

Departments Picture This

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Entrepreneurship Conference

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The 10th annual Grinspoon, Garvey & Young Entrepreneurship Conference was staged Nov. 7 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. More than 650 people representing 14 area colleges and more than 55 local businesses and organizations took in a full day of programming, including hands-on workshops, entrepreneur exhibits, a Shark Tank competition, and keynote speaker Parker Holcomb, founder of All College Storage Inc. and Research Habits Digital. Organized by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, the Entrepreneurship Conference is held annually to inspire, motivate, and support college students to turn their ideas into small businesses. Students began the day collaborating on teams representing several colleges and universities for the “Change-It-Up” competition. They identified contemporary problems they see emerging on their campuses and aimed to create solutions based on rapidly changing technology and the expectations of students. From top to bottom: Audra Quintin (a Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award alumna) and Blake Bryan, co-founders of East Coast Taps; Greg Lewis of Nudger presents the story of building his business as part of the Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award panel; a student presents her business concept to the Shark Tank judges; Patrick Burr, principal with Feat Socks and Promo Lacrosse, and a Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winner, was one of 32 exhibitors at the conference.

March of Dimes Awards

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The annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction was held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on Oct. 23. The event featured the presentation of several awards to people who have served the organization in various ways. At left, Dr. Glenn Markenson of Baystate Medical Center, left, receives the March of Dimes Citizen of the year Award from Western Mass. March of Dimes Board Chairman Ken Albano, an attorney with Bacon Wilson, P.C. Above, Nancy Mirkin, a vice president and commercial loan officer with Florence Savings Bank, receives the March of Dimes Charitable Leadership Award from Albano.

Halloween Costume Walk

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The Chicopee Pumpkin Patch Party & Halloween Costume Walk was staged on Oct. 28. The well-attended event featured something for people of all ages. Here, from left, are Mauren Buxton, city Treasurer Marie Laflamme, Chief executive officer of Sunshine Village Gina Golash Kos, and Carol Campbell, President of Chicopee Industrial Contractors.

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Frances Harrington v. John A. Rousou, M.D. and Cardiac Surgical Associates of Western MA, P.C.
Allegation: Negligent implantation of prosthesis: $30,000
Filed: 8/22/14

Roberta Ovitt v. First Transit Inc. and John Sierakoski
Allegation: Negligent operation of transit bus resulting in personal injury: $234,406.24
Filed: 8/14/14

Shelly Chapin v. Crooked River Corp. and Food City
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance causing slip and fall: $100,000
Filed: 8/29/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Stiller Distributors Inc. v. Billy Whitaker d/b/a BK Tile and Stone
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,752.04
Filed: 9/19/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Ryder Transportation Services v. Mass Web Printing Co. Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract for lease of a vehicle: $97,595.71
Filed: 9/26/14

Van Duc Tran and Charles Tran v. Chau K. Tu and Long Kim Le, individually, and Lucky Nails, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $200,000+
Filed: 9/24/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Falcetti and Clark Supply Co. Inc. v. Hot Mama’s Acquisition Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of supplies and services: $1,788.44
Filed: 9/4/14

Poly-Plating Inc. v. Package Machinery Co. Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of metal finishing services rendered: $4,802.50
Filed: 9/8/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
American Express, FSB v. Raymond Nadeau d/b/a Kare Realty
Allegation: Breach of credit agreement: $13,225.03
Filed: 9/19/14

Camelback, LLC v. LD Acquisition Co. 2, LLC
Allegation: Breach of cell-tower lease agreement: $17,000
Filed: 9/23/2014

Stiller Distribution Inc. v. Boston Carpet and Flooring Distribution Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $2,586.94
Filed: 9/22/14

VK Transportation, LLC v. Viacheslav Chabanov and USA ALFA Transportation Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment for materials and labor: $6,910.57
Filed: 9/16/14

Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
• Nov. 19: ACCGS Government Reception, 5-7 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Seize this opportunity to meet with your local, state, and federal delegation in an informal setting. Cost: $50 for members, $70 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Nov. 25: ACCGS Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the UMass Center at Springfield, 1500 Main St., 2nd floor. Featuring MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones discussing “New Programs for Gateway Cities and the Effect on the Region.” Cost: $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
• Nov. 19: November Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• Dec. 4: Holiday Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Chamber Office, 264 Exchange St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Charter Business. Free to attend for all members. RSVP requested.
• Dec. 11: Workshop 6: “Strategic Networking: Networking to Increase Profitability,” 9-11 a.m., at Days Inn, 400 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Dec. 17: December Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.

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

• Nov. 18: GRIST (Get Real Individual Support Today) meeting, 9-10 a.m. at the chamber office. No fee. RSVP requested.
• Dec. 11: Holiday Dinner Dance 2014, 6 p.m. Details to follow. Comedy show, dinner, and the big raffle drawing for $5,000. Call the office to sign up for a table at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Nov. 18: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business: Financing Your Business,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the executive conference room at the Holyoke Chamber, 177 High St., Holyoke. Series sponsors: PeoplesBank, Common Capital, Mass Cultural Council/the Artery, in partnership with Holyoke Creative Arts. This workshop will explore loans, grants, and other types of funds; property and loss of income; and full-spectrum lending. Cost: $20. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Nov. 19: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Great food, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and the popular Ambassador Bake Sale. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 2: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business: Accounting and Taxes,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the executive conference room at the Holyoke Chamber, 177 High St., Holyoke. Series Sponsors: PeoplesBank, Common Capital, Mass Cultural Council/the Artery, in partnership with Holyoke Creative Arts. This workshop with touch on what you need to save, how often taxes have to be filed, quarterly withholdings, accounting and bookkeeping, software, personal assets versus payroll management, and tax-increment financing. Cost: $20. To sign up, call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 10: Holiday Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Gas & Electric, Health New England, Holyoke High School Madrigal Choir, and Bresnahan Insurance. Business networking while enjoying a hearty breakfast and sounds of the season. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 17: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Delaney House. Business networking event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and money (scratch ticket) tree. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for the public. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900
 
• Dec. 10: Joint Chamber Mixer for Greater Northampton and Amherst Area chamber members, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Lord Jeffrey Inn, 30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Sponsored by Florence Savings Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Dec. 15: New Member Orientation, 3-4 p.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. This is the chance to tell us more about your business and how the chamber can best serve you. Cost: free.
 
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• Nov. 19: Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at East Mountain Country Club, Westfield. Event Sponsor: United Bank. Cost: $50 for chamber members, $60 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

Departments People on the Move

Farmington Bank announced the following:

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty has been named Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Leader, and Regional Executive. Moriarty is a 24-year veteran of the Western Mass. banking industry. He comes to Farmington Bank from United Bank, where he most recently served as executive vice president and regional commercial executive. Moriarty is the treasurer of Human Resources Unlimited in Springfield and is a member of the board of directors of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club and St. Thomas School in West Springfield. Moriarty received a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College and an MBA degree from Western New England University.
Joseph Kulig

Joseph Kulig

Joseph Kulig has been named Vice President, Commercial Lender. Kulig also has 24 years of local banking experience, and has held the position of relationship manager at both United Bank and TD Bank. Kulig is a member of the board of directors of Rebuilding Together Springfield, West Springfield Youth Soccer Club, and West Springfield Wildcats Baseball Club. Kulig received his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and an MBA degree from Western New England University.
Joseph Young

Joseph Young

Joseph Young has been named VicePresident, Commercial Lender. Young also brings to Farmington Bank more than 24 years of local banking experience. Previously a senior vice president of commercial lending at United Bank, Young is a 20-year retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Young received his bachelor’s degree from St. Leo College in Florida; and
Candace Pereira

Candace Pereira

Candace Pereira has been named Assistant Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Loan Officer. Pereira, with nearly 10 years of local banking experience, comes to Farmington Bank from United Bank, where she most recently served as a commercial lending officer. Pereira is a member of the board of directors at the Gray House in Springfield. She received her bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst. In September, Connecticut-based Farmington Bank announced its plans to enter Massachusetts with the establishment of a commercial-lending office and two de novo hub branches, subject to regulatory approval, located in West Springfield and East Longmeadow. With this expansion, Farmington Bank services will now be available from Hampden County to New Haven, Conn., spanning New England’s Knowledge Corridor, an interstate partnership of regional economic-development, planning, business, tourism, and educational institutions that work together to advance the region’s economic progress.
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Jean Deliso

Jean Deliso

Jean Deliso has been named a member of the 2014 Chairman’s Council of New York Life. Members of the elite Chairman’s Council rank in the top 3% in sales achievement among New York Life’s elite sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents. Deliso has accomplished this level of achievement after 30 years in the financial-services industry. Her passion for finance and strategic planning led to the creation of Deliso Financial and Insurance Services in 2000. Deliso began her career in corporate accounting in Tampa, Fla., where she consulted with small-business owners on financial operations and maximizing performance. She has been a New York Life agent since 1995 and is associated with New York Life’s Connecticut Valley General Office in Windsor, Conn. She serves on many boards in her community, including the Pioneer Valley AAA Auto Club and Pioneer Valley Refrigerated Warehouse, and is currently chairman of the board at the Community Music School of Springfield. She is a past chairman of the board at the YMCA of Greater Springfield and a past trustee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the Bay Path College Advisory Board.
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Morrison Mahoney LLP announced that attorney Jennifer Rymarski has been elected a Partner. Rymarski, who practices in the Boston-based firm’s Springfield office, serves a wide base of clients in the arenas of medical malpractice litigation, as well as employment, business, and corporate law. Rymarski has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney and more than 15 years of experience in the legal field. She has a diverse background in medical-malpractice defense work and general business law, communications, and management. Rymarski advises healthcare clients on litigation matters and other issues involving healthcare law. She also serves as defense counsel for court cases and Board of Registration in Medicine investigations and complaints. For general business clients, she offers business advice, including dispute resolution, collections, adherence to corporate and regulatory formalities, and negotiations concerning leases, contracts, financing, and bankruptcy. Rymarski earned a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University, a certificate of paralegal studies from Elms College, and a juris doctor from Western New England University School of Law. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. and the Hampden County Bar Assoc., and is also licensed to practice law in Connecticut. She serves as a board member of the Children’s Study Home. Rymarski has been named a “Rising Star” in Boston magazine for four consecutive years.
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Mary Hurley

Mary Hurley

The law firm of Cooley Shrair announced that Mary Hurley, Esq., retired first justice of the Chicopee District Court, has returned to private practice with Cooley Shrair. Hurley served 19 years as a judge, following 18 years as a practicing attorney. She was a principal with Cooley Shrair and served two terms as mayor of Springfield before accepting an appointment as a state court justice. Hurley actively serves as a member of the advisory board for the Elms College Criminal Justice Program and the College Club of Greater Springfield. Her background of community service includes work as a trustee of Elms College, the Springfield Library and Museums Assoc., Springfield College, and Holyoke Community College, as well as service on the boards of directors for such organizations as Sisters of Providence Health System, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and Alcoholism and Drug Services of Western Mass. Inc. She is also a recipient of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Public Service Award. Hurley earned her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from Elms College, where she also obtained a teaching certificate and an honorary doctorate.
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Patrick McCann

Patrick McCann

Robert Herchert

Robert Herchert

Tighe & Bond, a civil and environmental engineering firm, recently appointed two new members to its board of directors, Patrick McCann and Robert Herchert. McCann has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the environmental, engineering, and construction business. He joined Weston Solutions, an infrastructure-redevelopment firm with offices nationwide, in 1996 and led the company through a successful transformation from public to employee ownership. He became chief operating officer in 1997, president in 1998, and CEO from 2003 to 2013. Currently, McCann serves as board chair for Water for People, an international development organization with operations in nine countries that focuses on providing sustainable water and sanitation to some of the poorest villages in the developing world. He also serves as a board member for Harris & Associates, a West Coast construction-management and design firm, as well as the SUNY Oneonta Foundation. Herchert has nearly 50 years of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, with approximately half of those in the professional-services industry. For the past 13 years, he has been chairman of the board at Freese and Nichols Inc., an engineering, architecture, and environmental-science firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. He also develops and maintains client relationships, and is a Freese and Nichols representative in community and civic activities. Prior to this, he was the firm’s president and CEO for 11 years. Previously, Herchert served as city manager for the City of Fort Worth from 1978 to 1985, and as executive vice president for Texas American Bancshares from 1985 to 1990. Over the years, he has served on numerous boards to support government, business, and community initiatives, and has served on various corporate boards. In 2009, he joined the board of Terracon Consultants Inc., where he also chairs the executive compensation committee and serves on the governance committee.
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Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Craig Smith has joined Berkshire Community College (BCC) as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the BCC Foundation. In this dual role, Smith is responsible for developing, directing, and implementing internal and external fund-raising for both the college and the foundation as well as advancing community initiatives that promote BCC’s mission, direction, and goals. Smith, who has extensive experience in capital-campaign fund-raising as well as annual and planned giving programs, previously served as managing director of the Berkshire Theatre Group in Pittsfield. Prior to that, he was the development director at the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in Becket. “Craig’s years of fund-raising and management experience will be a true asset to our institution, the advancement division, and the BCC Foundation,” said BCC President Ellen Kennedy. “His knowledge, coupled with his ties to the Berkshires, will certainly help him forge relationships not only with our donors and alumni, but also with our students, faculty and staff, and the community at large.” He earned a master’s degree from Assumption College in Worcester, and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern University in St. Davids, Penn.

Company Notebook Departments

PeoplesBank Again Named a Top Corporate Charitable Contributor
HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank was honored by the Boston Business Journal with a “Top Corporate Charitable Contributor” award for the seventh year in a row. The bank was recognized along with other recipients at the publication’s annual Corporate Citizenship Summit on Sept. 10 at the Westin Copley Place hotel. The award was accepted by Douglas Bowen, president and CEO of PeoplesBank, on behalf of the bank’s more than 250 associates. Susan Wilson, first vice president of Corporate Responsibility at PeoplesBank, noted that, “through our Community Care Program, we have contributed millions of dollars to local nonprofit organizations that provide services to the residents of Hampden and Hampshire counties. Our bank associates are committed to the community through their own generosity as well. They enthusiastically volunteer their time to help local schools, teach financial-education classes, clean up parks, plant trees, and help revitalize neighborhoods.” Wilson added that the bank’s charitable-giving program focuses on academic excellence, community vibrancy, and environmental sustainability. She also noted that PeoplesBank associates devote an average of 6,000 hours to volunteer work each year, and that 48 of the bank’s officers serve on the boards of directors and committees of 115 area nonprofit organizations.

Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home Celebrates 30 Years in Business
SOUTHWICK — Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation announced the 30th anniversary of Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, which opened on College Highway in Southwick in 1984. “For three decades, we have had a professional and compassionate team caring for families in Southwick and surrounding communities,” said Frank Forastiere, president and funeral director of Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation. “Building a connection within the community and earning the trust of the families we work with are important aspects of our longevity, and we hope to continue to provide the same quality of service for years to come.” Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation has served the Greater Springfield area since 1905, when Frank M. and Carmela Forastiere opened the original storefront on Water Street (now Columbus Avenue) in Springfield. In 1911, Forastiere’s flagship facility moved to William Street in Springfield before finally settling on Locust Street in Springfield, where it still resides today. Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, located in Agawam, opened its doors in 1980, followed by Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home in 1984. “We have a vested interest in this community. We care for its members during times of grief,” said Forastiere. “Our staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of each and every family that passes through our doors. That dedication means a lot to our clients.” For more information, visit www.forastiere.com.

Monson Savings Bank Wins Gold Community Champions Award
MONSON — For the second year in a row, Monson Savings Bank has won the Gold Community Champions Award given by the New England Financial Marketing Assoc. (NEFMA). This year, the award was based on the bank’s extraordinary measures to improve and increase financial literacy throughout its communities. While the award was given by NEFMA, in order to insure impartiality, the judging was done by members of the PennJerDel Bank Marketing Assoc. in Pennyslvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, so that there was no connection to any of the banks being reviewed. Efforts by banks and credit unions all over New England were considered. According to Vincent Valvo, the organizer of the competition, “we received a record number of submissions, yet we gave out a more limited number of awards this year. That’s a clear reflection that judges held the submissions to a high bar and only rewarded the best of the best.” Monson Savings was the only winner in the financial-literacy category in which up to nine awards could have been given (gold, silver, and bronze for large, medium, and small banks). “We were extremely pleased to receive this award,” said Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings. “We have become increasingly concerned about financial literacy and the fact that many people lack the money-management knowledge and skills they need to ensure long-term stability for themselves. We’ve made this a strategic priority and are addressing the issue on many fronts, including teaching in the schools; holding complimentary workshops on important financial topics that are open to everyone in the community; partnering with MassSaves, a statewide effort to help people improve their financial knowledge and build wealth; and offering banking products and services specifically designed to help young people learn how to bank and save. Our people are working very hard at this, and I am so very proud of them.”

MassMutual Approves $1.6B Dividend Payout to Policy Holders
SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) announced that its board of directors has approved an estimated dividend payout of $1.6 billion for 2015, marking the third consecutive year the company has paid a record dividend to eligible participating policy owners and members. The dividends to be paid in 2015 reflect a dividend interest rate of 7.10% — maintaining the same rate as 2014 — for eligible participating permanent life and annuity blocks of business. The approved estimated payout represents an increase of $92 million — or 6.2% — over 2014, and reflects updated investment, mortality, expense, and other experience, as well as the distribution of other business earnings from the company’s asset-management and non-participating businesses. The 2015 MassMutual dividend payout marks the 17th consecutive year that it exceeds $1 billion. MassMutual has paid more than $21 billion in dividends over the last two decades, and although dividends are not guaranteed, the company has paid dividends to eligible participating policyowners consistently since the 1860s.

HMC Receives $3.9M for Behavioral Health, ED Enhancements
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has been awarded $3.9 million by the Mass. Health Policy Commission (HPC) for a project to enhance behavioral healthcare services for patients. The two-year project has an aggressive completion deadline of January 2017. The funds awarded by HPC are Phase 2 of the Community Hospital Acceleration, Revitalization, and Transformation (CHART) investment program, dubbed “Driving System Transformation.” HPC awarded $60 million for projects throughout the Commonwealth, for which they received requests of more than $117 million. HMC’s award was the highest award for a single hospital and reflects the recognition of the need for improved conditions as well as the vital role HMC plays in the community. The award also came with the expressed support from many local and state officials, including state Reps. Aaron Vega, Joseph Wagner, and John Scibak and state Sen. Don Humason. “This funding will allow us to create significantly improved conditions for all our patients, especially those with behavioral-health needs. Programmatic changes and designated treatment space for behavioral-health patients in the Emergency Department will help to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and reduce re-hospitalization of behavioral-health patients,” said HMC President and CEO Spiros Hatiras. Approximately half of the funds awarded by HPC, nearly $2 million, are designated to assist in a designated treatment space in the ED for behavioral-health patients, of which the total cost is estimated to be between $6 million to $7 million. Holyoke Medical Center will organize a capital campaign and invest in the balance of funds needed to complete the Emergency Department redesign project. The HMC Emergency Department serves more than 45,000 patients per year and will continue to serve the community through the redesign and construction phase of the project. The renovations of the ED will provide a designated treatment area needed to deliver safe, comprehensive behavioral-health services to a wide range of patients. The renovations are expected to begin in early 2015 and be completed by the end of the same calendar year. This initiative will also introduce robust care navigation in partnership with community organizations to ensure that patients receive targeted interventions, are referred to the ‘right’ services, and successfully follow through on their care plans to achieve optimal short- and long-term health outcomes. “This project is an amazing opportunity to provide specialized emergency care for people with mental-health and substance-abuse issues,” said HMC Director of Behavioral Health Baxter Chandler. “Not only will we more effectively address a patient’s emergency behavioral-health needs, we will also enhance our ability to connect patients with appropriate treatment and community services, reducing the need to return to the ED.”

Springfield Museums Announce Major Grants to Fund Renovations
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums have received two major grants to fund exterior renovations to the William Pynchon Memorial Building (formerly known as the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum). Through $120,000 from the Cultural Facilities Fund of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and another $50,000 from the Beveridge Family Foundation Inc., the Museums will be able to repair and restore the building’s slate roof, replace its gutters, rebuild its shutters and dormers, and paint the building in accordance with historical-preservation standards. Renovations to the building have already commenced, with completion targeted for the spring of 2015. The ultimate goal of the renovation is to reclaim the museum’s aesthetic appearance and prepare it for the installation of an exhibition honoring the life and work of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Working in close collaboration with community leaders and educators, the museums plan to design and build a literacy-based, interactive exhibition titled “The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss” that will make his works come alive for children and their families, while also helping to boost Springfield’s profile as a regional and national destination. “The Pynchon Memorial Building is an integral component of the architectural landscape of the Quadrangle and cultural life of downtown Springfield, and we’re deeply indebted to the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Beveridge Family for their help in reviving this elegant building,” said Springfield Museums Vice President Kay Simpson. Named after the founder of Springfield, the William Pynchon Memorial Building was built in 1927 to house the extensive collections of the Connecticut Valley Historical Society. Designed by Springfield architect Max Westhoff, the building exemplifies the Georgian Colonial Revival style that was popular in the early 20th century and reflected the prevailing attitudes about the importance of preserving and interpreting America’s colonial past. The central doorway has a ‘broken scroll’ pediment, pineapple centerpiece, and flanking pilasters, all characteristic hallmarks of Connecticut Valley homes of the 18th century. The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund is a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, administered through a collaborative arrangement between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Cooley Dickinson Recognized for Patient-safety Record
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital was honored with an ‘A’ grade in the fall 2014 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries, and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by the Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog. The first and only hospital-safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety, the score is free to the public and designed to give consumers information they can use to protect themselves and their families when facing a hospital stay. “Cooley Dickinson is fortunate to have a community of staff and providers who make delivering quality and safe care their daily priority,” said Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson. “But high quality and patient safety require not only skilled people with a commitment to great care, it also requires leadership at all levels to make safe systems and teamwork a priority.”

Visual Changes Announces Start of Construction Project
EAST LONGMEADOW — Visual Changes Inc. has announced its plans to build a premier day spa and salon at 100 Shaker Road in East Longmeadow. The company will partner with Craig Sweitzer & Co., LLC on the project. The site is a former post office and currently houses Atrium Dental Group, another Sweitzer construction project. With the addition of Visual Changes, the property is near full occupancy. “The design goal for Visual Changes is to create an environment that is simultaneously serene and high-tech with a cosmopolitan feel,” said founder Mark Maruca. The 2,300-square-foot facility will feature vaulted ceilings, state-of-the-art private spa spaces, and upscale stations for salon services.

Briefcase Departments

DevelopSpringfield to Create Downtown Innovation Center
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Deval Patrick’s recent announcement of $2 million in MassWorks Infrastructure Program funding to MassDevelopment marks a critical step toward the creation of the Springfield Innovation Center. The project is a collaboration between DevelopSpringfield, the state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, MassDevelopment, the city of Springfield, Valley Venture Mentors, the Springfield Innovation Hub, and MassMutual. “The Patrick administration has been committed to providing support to communities like Springfield so that they can grow and prosper,” said Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki. “Revitalizing a community through infrastructure improvements will make it easier for businesses to grow and communities to flourish.” The project includes rehabilitation of more than 16,000 square feet of mixed-use space, which will include a 9,000-square-foot business-accelerator program with co-working, presentation, and function space and an innovation café, as well as additional office space. “We are really looking forward to collaborating on this project,” said Paul Silva, co-founder of Valley Venture Mentors. “This new space will provide a home that will bring together more than 50 startups a year to collide with each other, investors, customers, and the local business community.” The Springfield Innovation Hub’s goal is to create a series of “watering holes” throughout the Pioneer Valley with the flagship location being in downtown Springfield, said Delcie Bean, founder of the Springfield Innovation Hub. “These cafés will cater to audiences ranging from students to professors, business people to entrepreneurs, and just about anyone else looking for a cool, energetic spot to grab a coffee, have a meeting, or meet a friend. We will be featuring a mix of high-tech and low-tech solutions that will create a space that is both exciting and approachable. The objective of these watering holes is to create concentrations of energy and people where ‘collisions’ can occur. The Springfield Innovation Hub will be a 501(c)(3) organization which seeks only to spur economic growth and development by creating centers for energy, collaboration, and collision.” DevelopSpringfield purchased a building earlier this month at 276-284 Bridge St. in a block of historic buildings known as the Trinity Block. On Oct. 20, the Springfield City Council approved the sale of a vacant adjacent building at 270-272 Bridge St. to DevelopSpringfield in the same block to support the project. Funds to advance the development of this project, including property acquisition and rehabilitation of the two buildings, have been provided by the Commonwealth through a MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant to MassDevelopment by MassMutual. “Less than 500 feet around the corner from 1550 Main, the Springfield Innovation Center will represent an exciting addition to the city of firsts,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “MassDevelopment appreciates this vote of confidence in us from MassWorks, and looks forward to partnering with Mayor [Domenic] Sarno, DevelopSpringfield, and the local business community to continuing to make downtown Springfield a more attractive destination for businesses old and new alike.” Planned rehabilitation includes the installation of an elevator, window restoration and replacement, mechanical-system upgrades, re-roofing, and re-pointing on the front exterior and interior fit-out for Valley Venture Mentors’ business accelerator and office space. “The Springfield Innovation Center is conceived as a cornerstone of downtown Springfield’s newly designated Innovation District, building on the legacy of the area’s 19th-century history of industry and innovation, a wealth of architecturally significant historic buildings, and proximity to the downtown core,” said Jay Minkarah, President and CEO of DevelopSpringfield.

Western Mass. Sports Commission Launches ‘Fan in a Can’ Initiative
SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass. Sports Commission (WMSC), a division of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB), recently put together a memorable direct-mail campaign called “Fan in a Can,” providing rights holders with all of the necessities they need to be a fan … literally. With plenty of indoor and outdoor facilities to choose from, along with the area’s outstanding attractions, full complement of lodging and restaurants, easy accessibility, and great affordability, Western Mass. offers everything event planners need to host an unforgettable and highly successful event. Close to 200 cans are in the process of being mailed out across the nation to senior-level planning executives within sports organizations for all types of events from disc golf, rowing, and bowling to more traditional sports like soccer and basketball. The eye-catching tin can includes a foam finger that screams “we’re #1,” a pom-pom, a cowbell, a temporary tattoo, a Lands End winter beanie, and a printed, call-to-action sales piece. “We hope that, by doing such a fun and interactive direct-mail piece, potential event planners who would not have considered Western Mass. as a location for their next event will now reach out and have a conversation with us about bringing their event to our area,” said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the GSCVB. “On behalf of the Western Mass. Sports Commission, we look forward to working with event planners and are excited to bring a diverse mix of sports to the area.” The WMSC will be at TEAMS Expo in Las Vegas in November where rights holders will be able to find a Fan in a Can on display and speak to a representative from this region regarding hosting potential events. For regional information, visit the GSCVB website at www.valleyvisitor.com, or contact Director of Sales Alicia Szenda at (413) 755-1346 or [email protected] to plan your next sports event.

Construction Employment Rises in Most Metro Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction employment expanded in 236 metro areas, declined in 53, and was stagnant in 50 between September 2013 and September 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that, as firms expand their payrolls, many are finding a limited supply of available qualified workers. “It is good news that construction employment gains have spread to more than two-thirds of the nation’s metro areas,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. “But there is a growing risk that contractors in many of these regions will have trouble finding qualified workers to complete the rising volume of projects.” According to a recent construction-industry survey conducted by the association, 83% of construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified craft workers. They called on federal, state, and local officials to act on the measures outlined in the association’s workforce-development plan to make it easier to establish new programs designed to prepare students for high-paying careers in construction.

Grants Awarded for Workforce-development, Job-training Efforts
SPRINGFIELD — In July 2014, the city of Springfield issued an RFP soliciting proposals from providers for job training and workforce development. As a result of this solicitation, the city is awarding a total of $250,000 in HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to three separate agencies to provide job-training and workforce-development programs to residents of disaster-impacted neighborhoods. There will be a special focus on recruiting residents of the Six Corners and South End neighborhoods, as the residents of these neighborhoods face multiple barriers to employment, and both areas were heavily impacted by both the long- and short-term effects of the natural disasters that occurred in 2011. Training Resources of America will receive $85,100; Springfield Technical Community College will receive $94,449; and Window Preservation, LLC, in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, will receive $70,451. “Providing education and job training to our residents is vital in our efforts in knocking down poverty and crime,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno. “Whenever we can step up and provide opportunity, it is a win-win for us all.” The city anticipates that the contracted organizations will provide training to a minimum of 100 Springfield residents. The programs will involve a variety of educational instruction subjects, including high-school-equivalency preparation, English language, math, computers, customer service training, and more. The varied programs will prepare and enable trainees to obtain permanent positions in fields such as educational and health services, food service, leisure and hospitality, social assistance, wholesale and retail trade, financial and business services, insurance and real estate, office and administrative support, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll services, legal services, advertising, manufacturing, asbestos/lead abatement, and construction.

Springfield Museums Announce Major Grants to Fund Renovations
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums have received two major grants to fund exterior renovations to the William Pynchon Memorial Building (formerly known as the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum). Through $120,000 from the Cultural Facilities Fund of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and another $50,000 from the Beveridge Family Foundation Inc., the Museums will be able to repair and restore the building’s slate roof, replace its gutters, rebuild its shutters and dormers, and paint the building in accordance with historical-preservation standards. Renovations to the building have already commenced, with completion targeted for the spring of 2015. The ultimate goal of the renovation is to reclaim the museum’s aesthetic appearance and prepare it for the installation of an exhibition honoring the life and work of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Working in close collaboration with community leaders and educators, the museums plan to design and build a literacy-based, interactive exhibition titled “The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss” that will make his works come alive for children and their families, while also helping to boost Springfield’s profile as a regional and national destination. “The Pynchon Memorial Building is an integral component of the architectural landscape of the Quadrangle and cultural life of downtown Springfield, and we’re deeply indebted to the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Beveridge Family for their help in reviving this elegant building,” said Springfield Museums Vice President Kay Simpson. Named after the founder of Springfield, the William Pynchon Memorial Building was built in 1927 to house the extensive collections of the Connecticut Valley Historical Society. Designed by Springfield architect Max Westhoff, the building exemplifies the Georgian Colonial Revival style that was popular in the early 20th century and reflected the prevailing attitudes about the importance of preserving and interpreting America’s colonial past. The central doorway has a ‘broken scroll’ pediment, pineapple centerpiece, and flanking pilasters, all characteristic hallmarks of Connecticut Valley homes of the 18th century. The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund is a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, administered through a collaborative arrangement between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Mullins Center Hosts Toy Drive to Benefit Children
AMHERST — The Mullins Center and Global Spectrum Charities have partnered with Toys for Tots to host the Holidaze Toy Drive, running through Saturday, Nov. 29. The goal of the drive is to collect new toys for less-fortunate children during the holidays. Gearing up for the “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” performance at the Mullins Center on Thursday, Dec. 11, the venue is hosting this toy drive to tie into the performance. Members of the public are urged to drop items off at the Mullins Center box office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Everyone who donates a toy will receive $5 off their ticket to see “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” on Dec. 11.

AMA Supports Regulation to Restrict E-cigarettes
DALLAS — As electronic cigarettes continue to gain popularity among youth in the U.S., the American Medical Assoc. (AMA) is reinforcing its support for regulatory oversight of e-cigs. The nation’s largest physician organization adopted new policy that would establish the minimum legal purchase age of 18, place marketing restrictions on manufacturers, and prohibit claims that electronic cigarettes are effective tobacco cessation tools. According to estimates from the National Youth Tobacco Survey, electronic cigarette use among middle-school and high-school students in the U.S. has grown at a rapid rate in recent years. The prevalence of those who said they’ve tried an e-cigarette doubled among both of these groups from 2011 to 2012. The survey also found that more than 263,000 middle- and high-school students who had never before smoked reported using electronic cigarettes in 2013, a threefold increase from 79,000 in 2011. “The AMA supports the FDA’s proposed rule to regulate electronic cigarettes, and we urge the federal government to implement more stringent regulations that will further protect our nation’s youth and overall public health,” said AMA member Dr. William Kobler. “The new policy will continue the AMA’s efforts to deter the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.”

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Chris Wargo
601 Silver St.
$22,000 — Install replacement windows

Coopers Commons
159 Main St.
$5,000 — New means of egress

Dunkin Donuts
389 Main St.
$230,000 — New restaurant

CHICOPEE

Chicopee DPW
63 1/2 Main St.
$165,000 — Upgrade River Mills Pump Station

GREENFIELD

Franklin Medical Center
48 Sanderson St.
$10,000 — Renovations to remove walls and door

Greenfield Savings Bank
400 Main St.
$13,000 — Repairs

Northeast Biodiesel Company
179 Silvio O Conte Dr.
$798,000 — Interior renovations for office space

Sophia Koblinski
226 Federal St.
$14,000 — Interior renovations

SOUTH HADLEY

Top Tier Site
9 Mulligan St.
$3,000 — Replace antenna

SPRINGFIELD

AHAP, LLC
1163 Main St.
$15,000 — Exterior repairs

City of Springfield
121 West St.
$98,000 — Renovations to provide locker rooms

Friends of the Homeless
769 Worthington St.
$30,000 — New roof

Hampden Bank
19 Harrison Ave.
$96,000 — New roof

Springfield Hobby Club
1475 Roosevelt Ave.
$6,350 — Interior renovations

Yukon group
101 Wason Ave.
$856,000 — Interior fit-up for new tenant

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bel-Mar Insurance
138 Memorial Ave.
$85,500 — New roof

Cerrato’s Pastry Shop
255 Elm St.
$12,000 — Repair stucco facade on front of building

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

343 Apple Valley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Justin Sherman
Seller: Diane Greenman
Date: 10/08/14

74 Ranney Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $214,500
Buyer: Anne F. Boltz
Seller: Cheryl E. Brown
Date: 10/06/14

BUCKLAND

115 Ashfield Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Peter H. Wood
Seller: Betsy A. Felix
Date: 10/10/14

96 Clesson Brook Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Cynthia A. Simurro
Seller: Jason Heilman
Date: 10/16/14

72 Elm St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Elia A. Sinaiko
Seller: Johnson Investment TR
Date: 10/16/14

CONWAY

381 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Heath E. Roberts
Seller: Justin S. Allis
Date: 10/15/14

GILL

7 Cove View Lane
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Simon E. Scher
Seller: Adam N Zaykoski
Date: 10/08/14

GREENFIELD

37 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Merrigan
Seller: Lovette, Beatrice L., (Estate)
Date: 10/15/14

194 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Greenfield Real Estate
Seller: Lane Construction Corp.
Date: 10/14/14

150-152 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Caroline A. Whitbeck
Seller: John S. Anderson
Date: 10/15/14

78 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: Sarah M. Bellemare
Seller: Craig W. Gibson
Date: 10/10/14

HAWLEY

Bozrah Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Clark
Seller: Eugene J. Tanguay
Date: 10/06/14

9 Stetson Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $140,979
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Stephen C. Kimball
Date: 10/06/14

HEATH

26 South Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jason Heilman
Seller: Andrew H. Berman
Date: 10/16/14

MONTAGUE

32 Hillside Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $208,877
Buyer: Jason D. Grader
Seller: Benjamin R. John
Date: 10/07/14

5 Lyman St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $142,900
Buyer: Alexia E. Cota
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/14/14

NORTHFIELD

45 Gill Center Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: James P. Smith
Seller: James Barrett Parrish LT
Date: 10/10/14

602 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lucille H. Moran
Date: 10/06/14

ORANGE

15-17 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $462,134
Buyer: Orange Teen Housing Inc.
Seller: Orange Teenhousing LLC
Date: 10/17/14

96 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $152,763
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Raymond C. Aucoin
Date: 10/07/14

SHUTESBURY

29 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Michael Pill
Seller: Karen E. Baronas
Date: 10/10/14

WARWICK

50 Athol Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Prudence Carnahan-Gavin
Seller: Susanne E. Gunnard
Date: 10/15/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

61 Campbell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Earl R. McNamee
Seller: Michael J. Paynter
Date: 10/10/14

115 Columbia Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Dean M. Berry
Seller: James M. Monteith
Date: 10/15/14

142 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Daren T. Conlin
Seller: Scott Kenney
Date: 10/15/14

35 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Steven T. Winter
Seller: William V. Sinico
Date: 10/17/14

187 Lancaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Scott Kenney
Seller: Nils L. Griffin
Date: 10/15/14

30 Lango Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jenniffer Duque
Seller: PBI Inc.
Date: 10/10/14

68 Washington Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $132,600
Buyer: Artem Dyachkov
Seller: Charles E. Jenks
Date: 10/17/14

33 Woodcock Court
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Peter J. Porra
Seller: William J. Boyd
Date: 10/17/14

BRIMFIELD

103 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jared Fortin
Seller: Mellnick, Richard, (Estate)
Date: 10/10/14

CHESTER

East River Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Edgar Phillips-Jones
Seller: Stuart Arbeit
Date: 10/07/14

CHICOPEE

548 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: 548-554 Chicopee St LLC
Seller: Sandra Cieslak
Date: 10/07/14

202 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Amy B. Kugler
Seller: Christopher M. Peloquin
Date: 10/10/14

165-167 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Donald Peery
Seller: Lynn A. Wightman
Date: 10/09/14

47 Goodhue Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Timothy K. Bullens
Seller: Brian W. Summers
Date: 10/08/14

126 Labelle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Scott
Seller: Gary B. Szymaniak
Date: 10/15/14

73 Leo Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,400
Buyer: Robert D. Walker
Seller: Jeffrey F. Wenzel
Date: 10/17/14

Nelson St. #1-2
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: CRA Holdings Inc.
Seller: Lake Point Realty LLC
Date: 10/07/14

234 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Philip Lamoreux
Seller: Sandra M. Kennedy
Date: 10/14/14

65 Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Crystal D. Dasilva
Seller: Teresa Poirier
Date: 10/08/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

52 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Claudia F. Penna
Seller: Michael T. Barbieri
Date: 10/10/14

8 Boulder St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Normand F. Cormier
Seller: Amanda H. Alexiadis
Date: 10/06/14

177 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Moses
Seller: Paul A. Yacovone
Date: 10/07/14

64 Heatherstone Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher Dowd
Seller: James F. Foard
Date: 10/10/14

144 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Stephen Zhang
Seller: United Bank Residential
Date: 10/10/14

285 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Amy Schulze
Seller: Claudia F. Penna
Date: 10/10/14

Pondview Dr. #3
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Thomas Hanifan
Seller: Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons
Date: 10/08/14

330 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Fredia L. Degray
Seller: Farrell, Antonietta, (Estate)
Date: 10/06/14

GRANVILLE

855 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Douglas T. Balfour
Seller: John A. Devine
Date: 10/17/14

HAMPDEN

23 Edward St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Joseph L. Montano
Seller: Phillip C. Lovell
Date: 10/15/14

HOLLAND

1 Waterfront Way
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Eugene J. Segaline
Seller: Quechee RT LLC
Date: 10/17/14

HOLYOKE

314 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Raquelle Defelice
Seller: James R. Franz
Date: 10/15/14

74 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Susan M. Wesolowski
Seller: Maureen Lucey
Date: 10/08/14

220 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Suzanne Cappella
Seller: Edward J. Cauley
Date: 10/10/14

657-663 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: HR Holyoke LLC
Seller: Kevin Cruz
Date: 10/09/14

105 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Jose Cora
Seller: Jason L. Curtis
Date: 10/17/14

4 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Mullady
Seller: Phyllis R. Feldman
Date: 10/15/14

12 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Jill M. Roach
Seller: Premier Source Credit Union
Date: 10/17/14

50 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Hari Sharma
Seller: John P. Brunelle
Date: 10/17/14

116-124 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: HR Holyoke LLC
Seller: Kevin Cruz
Date: 10/09/14

44 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: 3f Properties LLC
Seller: Florence Savings Bank
Date: 10/17/14

122 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Jason M. Proctor
Seller: Louise S. Lashway
Date: 10/10/14

LONGMEADOW

11 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Kelly
Seller: Einzig, Betty J., (Estate)
Date: 10/16/14

144 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Mariani
Seller: Michael P. Dunnirvine
Date: 10/07/14

75 Cobblestone Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Steven A. Alminas
Seller: Ronald M. Schnitzler
Date: 10/15/14

82 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $860,000
Buyer: Alice Y. Chang
Seller: Sturbridge Development LLC
Date: 10/16/14

303 Deepwoods Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Yvon
Seller: John K. Casanova
Date: 10/08/14

476 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $233,800
Buyer: Jennifer K. Lapointe
Seller: Rachel E. Chick
Date: 10/06/14

86 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Stuart B. Gordon
Seller: Robert F. Chalero
Date: 10/17/14

31 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,500
Buyer: Julia A. Cowley
Seller: Ross FT
Date: 10/10/14

93 Osceola Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Susan E. Fitzgerald
Seller: Bridget T. Regan
Date: 10/17/14

109 Wild Grove Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: David Fontaine
Seller: Judith M. Collins
Date: 10/10/14

LUDLOW

102-104 Booth St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,500
Seller: Anthony Pio
Date: 10/07/14

120 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robert M. Ollquist
Seller: Joseph R. Stejna
Date: 10/10/14

Daisy Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gerald E. Dubour
Seller: MHB Inc.
Date: 10/17/14

133 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Paul R. Racine
Seller: Gary P. Shannon
Date: 10/15/14

121 Richmond Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Paul M. Miele
Seller: Gloria E. Tetrault
Date: 10/17/14

83 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $203,155
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James T. Gennette
Date: 10/14/14

54 Stivens Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Zachary M. Falconer
Seller: Fernando E. Alfaia
Date: 10/08/14

MONSON

321 Cedar Swamp Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $239,400
Buyer: Nathan M. Kology
Seller: Garrett J. Cavanaugh
Date: 10/10/14

25 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Steven J. Ziobrowski
Seller: Laurie A. Petsche
Date: 10/14/14

28 Country Club Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Alicia Martel
Seller: William F. Donovan
Date: 10/10/14

11 Pease Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Frederick J. Baxter
Seller: Remo J. Pizzichemi
Date: 10/09/14

16 Reynolds Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Donald T. Macomber
Seller: Timothy B. Gregoire
Date: 10/17/14

170 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Matthew Gautreau
Seller: Christopher J. Dowd
Date: 10/10/14

PALMER

3201 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,859
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tracy Flematti
Date: 10/17/14

2002 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Brenda L. Methot
Seller: Louis A. Brodeur
Date: 10/16/14

SPRINGFIELD

1235 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Brueno
Seller: Donald H. Matthews
Date: 10/10/14

96 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Daenia M. Bernard
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 10/16/14

116-118 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Oscar A. Dalmasi
Seller: Dustin L. Ruby
Date: 10/16/14

136-138 Arthur St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Giovanni Solivan-Lebron
Seller: Mong D. Nguyen
Date: 10/10/14

115 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Luis Acosta
Seller: Ayala Enterprise LLC
Date: 10/07/14

211 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Aaron Stonacek
Seller: Debbie A. Cowdrey
Date: 10/17/14

52 Brentwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $201,684
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Anthony Son
Date: 10/16/14

1041 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: John H. Sanders
Seller: Jason S. Balut
Date: 10/17/14

82-84 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ruben D. Avendano
Seller: City Joe LLC
Date: 10/17/14

50 Colony Road
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Charles A. Bellows
Seller: Daniel M. Kelly
Date: 10/16/14

108 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $209,552
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James Llewellyn
Date: 10/15/14

189 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $217,777
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Andrea M. Sticco
Date: 10/16/14

18 Doyle Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Nadeau
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 10/14/14

61 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Carlos J. Colon-Alicea
Seller: Mark A. Young
Date: 10/10/14

55 Marengo Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,417
Buyer: Peter A. Negosanti
Seller: Maria L. Negosanti
Date: 10/16/14

172 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Juanita Rosa
Seller: Legacy Strategic Investment
Date: 10/07/14

97 Melba St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Marjorie M. O’Donnell
Seller: Kevin M. Murphy
Date: 10/09/14

65 Midway St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Roache
Seller: Annette Cotela
Date: 10/15/14

340 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Nicola Barrett
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 10/09/14

57 Pomona St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,851
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Judith A. Hanke
Date: 10/14/14

137 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Linda F. Jordan
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 10/08/14

14-16 Taft St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,910
Buyer: Katy M. Carpio
Seller: Michael J. Quinlivan
Date: 10/15/14

71 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Danny P. Rebelo
Seller: Catalina Visalden
Date: 10/17/14

SOUTHWICK

66 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Tina M. Beaudry
Seller: Neil L. Denowitz
Date: 10/17/14

10 Depot St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $183,702
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Douglas H. Teece
Date: 10/17/14

73 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $140,526
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Roger Dalpian
Date: 10/08/14

21 Shaggbark Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Lbdnbd LLC
Seller: Andree D. Buscemi
Date: 10/06/14

234 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $177,714
Buyer: Norman H. Storey
Seller: Rachael W. Teach
Date: 10/07/14

TOLLAND

135 Owls Nest Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $159,100
Buyer: Melissa L. Saulenas
Seller: John Mercede
Date: 10/10/14

WESTFIELD

25 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Cynthia J. Geiger
Seller: Robert J. Schulze
Date: 10/14/14

7 Delancy St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Catherine Naputi
Seller: George Janke
Date: 10/10/14

21 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Vaughn Willis
Seller: Marie A. Kaleta
Date: 10/07/14

14 Livingstone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph N Rollins
Seller: Sherri A. Hawes
Date: 10/10/14

2 Morris St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jacklyn F. O’Neill
Seller: Peter S. Brancewicz
Date: 10/08/14

20 Murray Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Ethel Ramonas
Date: 10/09/14

168 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Shannon L. Oleksak
Seller: Stephen Foster
Date: 10/09/14

41 Saint Dennis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Siarhei L. Ryhal
Seller: FHLM
Date: 10/06/14

14 Sterling St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,469
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kevin M. Swords
Date: 10/16/14

199 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Foster
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/16/14

91 Woodside Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,400
Buyer: Amy K. Dowland
Seller: Linda Steglinski
Date: 10/17/14

WILBRAHAM

23 Deerfield Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Milton L. Knudsen
Seller: Wilbraview LP
Date: 10/10/14

7 Falcon Heights
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $494,340
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Douglas I. Hanson
Date: 10/08/14

10 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Shawn O’Connor
Seller: Marian E. Bergeron
Date: 10/15/14

12 Meadowview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Edward C. Hough
Seller: Charles R. Fortin
Date: 10/17/14

200 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jason Grondin
Seller: Russell C. Mooney
Date: 10/17/14

644 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Catherine C. Deloria
Seller: Douglas M. Hagopian
Date: 10/17/14

892 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kim L. Crowther
Seller: Jane P. Broderick
Date: 10/10/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

622 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,640
Buyer: Donald D. Dumais
Seller: Robert A. Bengle
Date: 10/17/14

33 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Glenn R. Demarco
Seller: SAJ Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/10/14

510 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Barbara E. Hawrylciw
Date: 10/17/14

620 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Michael J. Keane
Seller: Paul D. Bessette
Date: 10/10/14

94 Havenhurst Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael J. Szawlowski
Seller: Sandra A. Barbeau
Date: 10/14/14

217 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Constantin Malancea
Seller: Adam R. Kellogg
Date: 10/17/14

57 Penrose Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Brian J. Chapman
Seller: James R. Lachapelle
Date: 10/17/14

70 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nicholas Toma
Seller: James M. Mitchell
Date: 10/15/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

74 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: John M. Snyder
Seller: Henry E. Whitlock
Date: 10/14/14

22 Eames Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Tiffany R. Clay
Seller: Kathleen E. Ford
Date: 10/16/14

112 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John L. Miller
Seller: Sarah A. Bevilacqua
Date: 10/06/14

3 Moss Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Naomi M. Elliott
Seller: Audrey M. O’Connell
Date: 10/10/14

147 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Pavers NT
Seller: Wharton C. Clay
Date: 10/16/14

265 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Hilary Whitlock
Seller: Karen J. Mills
Date: 10/17/14

11 Teaberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: John Siano
Seller: Carolyn P. Collette
Date: 10/07/14

BELCHERTOWN

124 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Adam C. Hebert
Seller: Craig H. McCauley
Date: 10/17/14

298 Cold Spring Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $266,250
Buyer: Corey J. Lajoie
Seller: Andrew K. Carey
Date: 10/15/14

191 East St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Andree M. Pages
Seller: Ronald Toelken
Date: 10/16/14

87 Railroad St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $162,656
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mary E. Fickett
Date: 10/17/14

36 Sarah Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $184,559
Buyer: USA
Seller: Larry G. Desreuisseau
Date: 10/15/14

29 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Phillip E. Chilson
Seller: Scott A. Anderson
Date: 10/06/14

207 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Christopher Peterson
Seller: 21st Century Green Homes
Date: 10/10/14

CUMMINGTON

225 Trouble St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Tompkins
Seller: Paul A. Dion
Date: 10/10/14

EASTHAMPTON

22 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: John Mortimer
Seller: Norah B. Seiger
Date: 10/15/14

28 Mckinley Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Emily A. Lees
Seller: Kim P. Hackworth
Date: 10/15/14

41 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Mary M. Roensch LT
Seller: Bruce D. Sylvia
Date: 10/17/14

GRANBY

189 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Robert D. Walker
Date: 10/15/14

School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: International EC LLC
Seller: FMJ Realty LLC
Date: 10/17/14

HADLEY

133 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $159,334
Buyer: John A. Lipski
Seller: Elizabeth A. Newman
Date: 10/08/14

HATFIELD

115 Elm St. #31
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: William H. Bittner
Seller: Hatfield Village LLC
Date: 10/10/14

450 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Mt. Tom Properties LLC
Seller: Walker P. Lee
Date: 10/17/14

108 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Duval Logging LLC
Seller: Stephen F. Bruscoe
Date: 10/17/14

HUNTINGTON

14 Kennedy Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Maureen Lucey
Seller: Donald & Janice Gormley NT
Date: 10/08/14

84 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Paul C. Stanley
Seller: Theodore M. Lapointe
Date: 10/17/14

NORTHAMPTON

1152 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joanne K. Clark
Seller: Samuel J. Lococo
Date: 10/06/14

19 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Haas
Seller: Deborah Coon
Date: 10/17/14

808 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Polachek
Seller: Lauretta R. Dietrich
Date: 10/17/14

12 Hinckley St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Patrick A. Corliss
Seller: Glenn Alper
Date: 10/10/14

SOUTH HADLEY

59 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Melissa Holmes
Seller: Michelle George
Date: 10/17/14

336 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Robert F. Caselden
Seller: Bridget E. Gardner
Date: 10/10/14

16 Brittany Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Hale
Seller: Paul D. Boudreau
Date: 10/06/14

8 Cypress Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Tracy A. Copeland
Seller: Nancy M. Herrick
Date: 10/07/14

60 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Prateek Rajbhandari
Seller: William P. Butler
Date: 10/10/14

6 Lawrence Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Chambers
Seller: Ronald F. Bisiewicz
Date: 10/17/14

36 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Steve Aube
Seller: Linda L. Drozdowski
Date: 10/10/14

Ludlow Road #3
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Steve Aube
Seller: Linda L. Drozdowski
Date: 10/10/14

Ludlow Road #4
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Steve Aube
Seller: Linda L. Drozdowski
Date: 10/10/14

34 Queen Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $169,950
Buyer: Suzanne M. Frenette
Seller: Karen E. Lappalainen
Date: 10/10/14

154 Stony Brook Village
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Drummer RT
Seller: Whispering Pines
Date: 10/07/14

29 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Scott G. George
Seller: Daniel F. Muldoon
Date: 10/17/14

7 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $442,500
Buyer: Michael & L. Matyszewski RET
Seller: James Mumm
Date: 10/07/14

8 Virginia Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Brian W. Summers
Seller: Todd T. Holt
Date: 10/08/14

SOUTHAMPTON

13 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Bruce A. Slabinski
Seller: Nathan Sansouci
Date: 10/17/14

WARE

304 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Russell C. Mooney
Seller: Debra A. Charette
Date: 10/17/14

42 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $203,500
Buyer: Kristine A. Roach
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/16/14

121 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jarrod Dandurant
Seller: Mark A. Orszulak
Date: 10/17/14

14 Indian Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Katie J. Cienciwa
Seller: George E. Moeckel
Date: 10/16/14

WORTHINGTON

123 Capen St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Samantha L. Kabat
Seller: Mary A. Munson FT
Date: 10/10/14

8 Dingle Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Tanner
Seller: Susan S. Martin
Date: 10/07/14

27 Ireland St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kathleen E. Ford
Seller: Madeleine A. Cahill
Date: 10/16/14

Sam Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Theodore M. Lapointe
Seller: Edward & Shirley Porter LT
Date: 10/17/14

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Archambault, Shirley E.
1015 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Bleau, Heath A.
Bleau, Angela M.
1022 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Cabana, Ronald J.
14 Doane Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/14

Cormier, Kurt J.
Cormier, Denise R.
69 Peros Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/06/14

Cross, Andrew E.
409 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/14

Duprey, Mark W.
18 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/06/14

Finnell, John C.
48 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/09/14

Flashner, April Ann
a/k/a Talkowski, April
136 Fryeville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/14

Foley, Lisa A.
19 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Girard, Wayne Alan
Girard, Lisa Jean
a/k/a Lyons, Lisa Jean
1506 Windsor Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/14

Goshea, Katie M.
95 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/08/14

Hahne, Carl
Hahne, Susan M.
12 Alcove St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/14/14

Hampden County Physicians, Inc.
354 Birnie Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 10/02/14

J.R. Saloon
Route 63 Roadhouse
Gershman, Jessica Lynn
49 Mormon Hollow Road
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/08/14

Jimenez-Riddell, Martha G.
a/k/a Riddell, Martha G.
a/k/a Moraga, Martha G.
224 Froman St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Kargearies Indexing
Karp, Sandra Rae
345 East St. Apt. B
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/06/14

Kieliszek, Judith K.
23 Corey Colonial
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/09/14

Korotchenko, Maria
1528 North Main St., 3rd Fl.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Leclair, Robert R.
Leclair, Hilary J.
a/k/a Clough, Hilary J.
PO Box 304
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/02/14

Legge, Thomas Stanley
493 Elm St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/07/14

Londono, Elvia Luz
1259 North Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/10/14

Major, Renner E.
237 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

McWade, Brendan W.
226 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Moise, Marjorie
48 Merrill Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/03/14

Murphy, Paul J.
Murphy, Angela M.
1199 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

O’Donnell, Brian V.
27 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/14

Passidakis, Pamela J.
229 Green Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Pedro, James Michael
229 Mohawk Trail
Florida, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/01/14

Polished Nail & Hair Gall
Ekstrand, Jonathan H.
Ekstrand, Mary T.
363 Doe Valley Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/09/14

Porter, Andrew William
Porter, Lisa Marie
61 Fifth St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/10/14

Rivera, Aida I.
PO Box 4228
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/15/14

Walker, John A.
141 Manor Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/10/14

Wentworth, Stephanie R.
103 Hardwick Pond Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/15/14

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

AEV Media Group
16 Walnut St.
Armen Vartanyan

Che Bella Salon
833 Springfield St.
Shaun Drugan

MAD Chaos Productions
28 Losito Lane
Mark Delnegro

Stellato Home Services
19 Losito Lane
James Stellato Jr.

The Range & Training Academy
396 Main St.
Anneliese Townsend

You’ve Got It Maid
485 Corey St.
Kelly Deprey

CHICOPEE

Blue Spring Management
13 Center St.
Patrick Gottschlict

Family Barber Shop
212 Exchange St.
Alex N. Vazquez

Kimgi Hoops
805 Chicopee St.
Kimberly Knowlton

GREENFIELD

Baystate Home Infusion
489 Bernardston Road
Charles Ledoyt

Frans Designer Clothing Outlet
282 Main St.
Laura Chapdelaine

Sleepyls, LLC
248 Mohawk Trail
Joseph Graci

The Comical Mystery Tour
99 Elm St.
Kenneth Adams

Thin Ice Publishing
53 Prospect St.
Alan Hopkins

HOLYOKE

ABC Pizza
2233 Northampton St.
Jamal Alkattan

Banner Queen
16 Grover St.
Amy J. Quest

DKNA Window Cleaning & More
1010 Dwight St.
Jason Nieznojko

Nailtique
50 Holyoke St.
Stacie Pride

Ridden Staffing
15 Vernon St.
Vic Ridden

Rowan’s
1850 Northampton St.
Erica R. Leahy

Shepard Renovations
542 Rock Valley Road
Michael Shepard

Teanana
50 Holyoke St.
Annie Berkovicz

Verizon Wireless
50 Holyoke St.
Maria Chambers

SPRINGFIELD

American Tire Services
160 Tapley St.
Robert Vanzandt

Auntie Agi Alteration Service
1173 Sumner Ave.
Agnes B. Akoto

Brother Hood on the Move
1500 Main St.
Andrew R. Keton

Carpio Tax Service
340 Main St.
Katy M. Carpio

Civic Center Convenience
1369 Main St.
Nafees A. Awan

Clemente’s Bar & Grill
90 Worthington St.
Paul Ramesh

Creative Lengths
2 Chestnut St.
Joanna Matos

D & B Towing
141 Carver St.
Flor I. Torres

Dona Laura Restaurant
344 Bay St.
Glenny Gonzalez

Eat Bistro, LLC
607 Page Blvd.
Robert F. Lindsey

El Rincon Restaurant
332 Main St.
Efrain M. Fernandez

Eldorado
817 State St.
Suk Forrester

FJR Towing & Transport
250 Albany St.
Francisco Roman

Forest Park Real Estate
668 Dickinson St.
Son Vo

Foundation for TJO Animal Hospital
66 Industry Ave.
Thomas J. O’Connor

Fufu’s Beauty Supply
942 State St.
Dine F. Amadou

GK Watuku Transportation
138 Price St.
Gregory K. Watuku

Grimaldi, Inc.
1121 East Columbus Ave.
Luciano J. Grimaldi

JJ Beauty Salon
1614 Main St.
Yoanda Carpio

JC Home Improvement
159 Tyler St.
Jose Claudio

Jezy’s Cake & Wedding
26 Bancroft St.
Jezenia Delgado

Jon M. Starr Landscape
72 Sunapee St.
Jon M. Starr

WEST SPRINGFIELD

All in One Home Improvement
127 Warren St.
Sandro Scirocco

Creative Alteration
42 Merrick St.
Diana Kovaliuk

Pet Supplies Plus
175 Memorial Ave.
PSP Stores, LLC

Please Inc.
935 Riverdale St.
Kui Lin

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

LAP Distributing Inc., 77 Lapa Farm Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Luis Pereira, same. Distribution of bakery products.
 
Mes Associates Inc., 43 Archie St., Floor 1, Chicopee, MA 01021. Margaret Shea, same. Real estate holdings.
 
EASTHAMPTON

MB Enterprises Inc., 12 Clinton St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Matthew Baca, same. Retail food services.
 
HOLYOKE

Iglesia Cristiana Luz De Vida, 100 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Edwin Velazquez, 120 Oak Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Church.
 
Iglesia Movimiento Pentecostal Camino De Santidad, 773 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Luis Edgardo Geigel, 361 Chestnut St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Religious organization with the purpose of worshipping and preaching the word of God, as well as to provide religious support to the community.
 
LONGMEADOW

Medical Documentation Specialists Inc., 101 Ellington St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Michael Craig, same. Training in electronic medical systems.
 
PALMER

Mayberry’s Portable Welding Inc., 229 Peterson Road, Palmer, MA 01069. Peter Mayberry Jr., same. Welding services.
 
PITTSFIELD

Kim’s Estate Sales Inc., 561 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kim Barry, same. Conduct estate sales and clean-outs for the purpose of carrying on any business.
 
SPRINGFIELD

Iglesia Pentecostal De Avivameinto La Ultima Cosecha Inc., 2530 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Arcangel Galarza, 2991 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Church.
 
Investers Enterprise Inc., 195 Middle St., Springfield, MA 01104. Wanda Ivellise Lopez, same. Eehan, same. Investment in real estate properties, tax, deed, and certificate property management, and remodeling.
 
WESTHAMPTON

Meehan Estates Inc. 19 Perry Hill Road, Westhampton, MA 01027. James Meehan, same. Real estate holding company.
 
WILBRAHAM

Neighborhood Pizza Inc., 2481 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Ilyas Yanbul, 82 Bluebird Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056.
 
WILLIAMSTOWN

Jozacami Enterprises Inc., 910 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Michael Oring, same. Motel facility.

Opinion
Americans Repudiate Obama, Finally

At an address last month at Northwestern University, President Barack Obama gave his critics a present and the voters a unique opportunity, one they certainly seized.

“I am not on the ballot this fall … but make no mistake: these policies are on the ballot. Every single one of them,” said the president in words that would come back to haunt him, apparently referring to everything from his administration’s foreign policy (whatever that is) to Obamacare.

With those words, Obama made the election all about him — not the Democrats who have faithfully carried his water for six years, but him. And in many ways, the voters made it all about him as well. By giving the Republicans full control of the House and Senate and handing the Democrats one of their worst defeats in decades, the voters spoke loudly, and what they said was that this president is not a leader and his administration is failing the country.

Indeed, from the government’s ill-fated takeover of what most consider the best healthcare system in the world to its policies that allow illegal aliens to have more and better benefits and healthcare than U.S. veterans, the Obama presidency has been a disaster, and the voters finally, and thankfully, acknowledged this on election night with a stern repudiation.

On Nov. 4, Americans rejected Obama’s policies, which have left so many of America’s middle class and poor worse off now than they were six years ago and this nation going backward, not forward, on a changing global stage.

The message was sent, loud and clear, that progressive liberalism is certainly not the answer. Rewarding the takers (those staying home taking a government handout while fully capable of working) over the givers (those who go to work every day, pay taxes, and balance a family budget with no expectation of a government handout) has no sustainable path in a free-market economy.

But it’s not just the substance of this president and his administration (or the lack thereof) that clearly rankled voters. It’s also the arrogant style.

It’s best summed up by presidential historian Jonathan Turley, who said, “Barack Obama is really the president Richard Nixon always wanted to be … he’s been allowed to act unilaterally in a way we’ve fought for decades.” He’s right. From actions that most see as ordering the IRS audits of conservative groups for political purposes to tapping the phones of journalists (and untold others) and monitoring their e-mails, to allowing illegal aliens to step in front of the line and grab jobs from U.S. citizens through executive amnesty, to ignoring the U.S. Constitution, this administration has embarked on an attack against everything America stands for.

And when it comes to foreign policy, well, this administration doesn’t have one — or at least one that works. The infamous Hillary Clinton ‘reset button’ with Russia has reset relations back to Cold War status. Meanwhile, the Arab Spring has turned into the Arab Fail, with Muslim extremists taking control of Libya and many parts of Syria and Iraq, forcing our hand into fighting a new foe that this administration allowed to take hold: ISIS.

When the president told reporters in early September that “we don’t have a strategy yet,” he was referring specifically to ISIS, but he might as well have been talking about his foreign policy since he was elected. The world is on fire, and it is a direct result of the greatest power leading from behind on virtually every major world issue.

As the president said in 2009, just after he was swept into office, elections have consequences. In his post-election news conference just two weeks ago, our so-called chief executive must have forgotten that phrase he so triumphantly uttered. The hubris, arrogance, and ineptness that has characterized this administration was indeed a sight to behold as Obama so indigently dismissed what had just happened the night before. It was inarguably one of the worst Democratic landslides in recent memory, and the president was in total denial.

It is our hope that the November election results will remind the president that the consequence of this election is to change course. Yes, elections do have consequences.

Opinion
How to Repurpose Your Thanksgiving

By BAYSTATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Thanksgiving is about more than just enjoying a delicious holiday feast of turkey with all the trimmings, then heading out the door before the day is over to get a jump start on Black Friday bargains. Enjoying a healthy Thanksgiving also means sharing time with others and nurturing the mind and spirit as part of the holiday. In that spirit, Baystate Health professionals offer the following five tips to repurpose your Thanksgiving.

Get unplugged. “With our hectic lifestyles, many families find it increasingly difficult to maintain the valuable routine of having a family meal. Fortunately, the tradition of families eating a meal together is preserved on Thanksgiving. In order to make the most of this, it’s helpful for both young people and adults to strive to be truly present at the Thanksgiving table.

Consider adopting a new tradition which may not have been relevant in previous generations: as the food is being served, ‘un-serve’ all of the smartphones by asking everyone to put them onto a tray and remove them from the room. This will eliminate the temptation of checking e-mail and texting during the meal and help everyone to get the most out of the precious time of sharing a meal together and valuing the relationships and traditions of the family.” — Dr. Barry Sarvet, chief of Child Psychiatry and vice chair of Psychiatry, Baystate Medical Center

Exercise in the name of family and health. “It’s well-known that exercise has many health benefits, from lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol to helping prevent heart disease, to uplifting your spirits and managing depression.

Instead of plopping down on the couch and watching football all day on Thanksgiving, why not consider continuing quality family time after leaving the dinner table and taking a nice family walk, or even playing touch football outdoors? Other outdoor sports like soccer, or anything that gets you moving, such as turning up the music and dancing after your Thanksgiving feast, is good for your health.” — Dr. Quinn Pack, Heart & Vascular Program, Baystate Medical Center                        

Remember, it’s a time for giving. “Faced with the over-consumerism of today, especially on Thanksgiving, when some children may see a parent heading out the door even earlier now to grab up all the Black Friday bargains, it’s important to remember that our national holiday is made up of two words, thanks and giving. Adults need to remember what they were hopefully taught as youngsters, that it is better to give than to receive, and to pass that same wisdom onto their children.

Whether adult or child, scientific studies show that there are pleasure centers in the brain that are stimulated when we connect with someone in a meaningful way, such as volunteering at a homeless shelter or providing food for a family in need at Thanksgiving. Other research points to the fact that we are happier when giving and not focusing on the ‘me,’ and that can lead to both better physical and mental health.” — Dr. Laura Koenigs, interim chair, Baystate Children’s Hospital

Be thankful and mend relationships.  “The ‘thanks’ in Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for being together on the holiday. But what about those loved ones and friends we might be estranged from? Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on ways to improve family relationships. And eliminating latent feelings of disappointment and sadness over a stressed relationship can also benefit both one’s mental and physical health.” — Dr. Benjamin Liptzin, chair, Department of Psychiatry, Baystate Medical Center

De-stress your Thanksgiving. “Sure, you want everything to be just right for Thanksgiving, from a perfectly cooked Turkey to avoiding any conflict among relatives who might not always see eye-to-eye. It’s stress, holiday style. Making sure you get enough sleep leading up to the holiday can benefit your immune system and help keep you free of illness. Getting a good night’s sleep can also help to relieve stress and keep you alert, productive, and focused on the true meaning of the holiday.”  — Dr. Karin Johnson, director, Sleep Clinic, Baystate Medical Center

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Celebrating a Century of Caring

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It has been 100 years since the Baystate Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice was founded in 1914 as a baby-feeding association to help immigrant mothers care for their newborns. Since that time, the BVNAH has adapted to the times and the needs of the community, including being one of the first in the nation to adopt hospice care in 1988. On Oct. 23, Baystate Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice celebrated 100 years of caring for the community with a special celebration at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. Wood, whose late wife Merrie received care from the BVNAH hospice service, served as chair of the 100th-anniversary celebration, and spoke at the program along with Maura McQueeney, president of the Baystate Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice and post-acute executive for Baystate Health, and Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. Top, Keroack addresses the audience; middle, Keroack and his wife, Ann Errichetti, and Lyman Wood and his wife, Leslie; at Bottom, VNA staff members.

Cutting the Cable

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On Oct. 24, technology-solutions provider VertitechIT staged a ‘cable cutting,’ a slight twist on the traditional ribbon-cutting, to mark the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters in Holyoke’s Open Square complex. Pictured, from left: John Aubin, Open Square architect; Greg Pellerin, VertitechIT principal; Michael Feld, VertitechIT CEO; Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse; Kathleen Anderson, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce; and State Rep. Aaron Vega, D-Holyoke, holding his 11-month-old son Odin.

HRU Awards

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Human Resources Unlimited staged its annual recognition and fund-raising event on Oct. 23 at Springfield Country Club. From top to bottom: Carol Tourangeau and Edward Sokolowski, right, financial advisor with Pioneer Valley Financial Group, LLC, the event’s table sponsor, present Timm Marini of FieldEddy Insurance with HRU’s 2014 Armand Tourangeau Volunteer of the Year Award; from left, Sokolowski, guest speaker Danielle Goodwin, operations coordinator from Pioneer Valley Financial Group, LLC, and Donald Kozera, president of Human Resources Unlimited; HRU’s 2014 Rookie Employer of the Year Award winner Dave Zononi, left, managing director of Total Cleaning Plus, with Dan Flynn, senior vice president and market manager with People’s United Bank, the event’s silver sponsor; Marc Criscitelli, left, vice president of Employee Benefits for FieldEddy Insurance, the event’s gold sponsor, presents HRU’s 2014 Employer of the Year Award to Christopher Crean, vice president of Safety and Security, Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Departments People on the Move

The Springfield-based regional law firm Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that six attorneys have been named to the 2014 New England Super Lawyers list, and four attorneys have been named to the 2014 New England Rising Stars list. Only 5% of New England’s lawyers were honored as Super Lawyers. They were identified for their background, experience, professional achievement, and peer recognition. Rising Stars are under 40 years old or have been practicing law for less than 10 years. Fewer than 2.5% of New England lawyers were named Rising Stars. The following Bacon Wilson attorneys were honored as Super Lawyers:

Gary L. Fialky

Gary L. Fialky

Michael B. Katz

Michael B. Katz

Paul H. Rothschild

Paul H. Rothschild

Stephen Krevalin

Stephen Krevalin

Hyman Darling

Hyman Darling

Gina Barry

Gina Barry

Adam Basch

Adam Basch

Todd Ratner

Todd Ratner

Kevin V. Maltby

Kevin V. Maltby

Spencer Stone

Spencer Stone

• Gary Fialky, business/corporate;
Michael Katz, bankruptcy and business;
Paul Rothschild, general litigation;
Stephen Krevalin, real estate;
Hyman Darling, estate planning and probate; and
Gina Barry, estate planning and probate.
The following Bacon Wilson attorneys were honored as Rising Stars:
Adam Basch, construction litigation;
Todd Ratner, estate planning and probate;
Kevin Maltby, employment and labor; and
Spencer Stone, business/corporate.
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Donna George-Ebbeling

Donna George-Ebbeling

PeoplesBank has announced the appointment of Donna George-Ebbeling as First Vice President and Credit Risk Manager. She brings more than 32 years of banking experience to her new position. George-Ebbeling’s responsibilities include all aspects of credit and loan administration as well as the development of loan policies and procedures. She also manages the credit-analysis function and oversees the commercial-loan administration area. George-Ebbeling received a bachelor’s degree in English from Fairfield University. She also holds a master’s degree in finance from UMass Amherst.
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Robinson Donovan, P.C., announced that eight of its attorneys have been named to the 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. In addition, three attorneys were named Rising Stars, a designation for attorneys 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or fewer. No more than 5% of lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, and no more than 2.5% are named to Rising Stars. “Super Lawyers is proud to provide visibility to outstanding attorneys,” said Julie Gleason, director of research for Super Lawyers. Added Jeffrey Roberts, the firm’s managing partner, “the number of attorneys receiving this award at Robinson Donovan highlights the quality of the firm’s lawyers and their dedication to the practice of law.” Robinson Donovan attorneys on the 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, and the practice areas in which they are recognized, are as follows:
Jeffrey Roberts, partner, estate planning and probate;
Jeffrey McCormick, partner, general litigation;
James Martin, partner, closely held business;
Nancy Frankel Pelletier, partner, civil litigation: defense;
Patricia Rapinchuk, partner, employment litigation: defense;
Carla Newton, partner, family law;
Richard Gaberman, of counsel, estate planning and probate;
Kevin Chrisanthopoulos, associate, general litigation;
David Lawless, associate, state, local, and municipal (Rising Star);
Jeffrey Trapani, associate, general litigation (Rising Star); and
Michael Simolo, associate, estate planning and probate (Rising Star).
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented, multi-phase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
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The Springfield-based law firm Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn announced the following:
Meghan Sullivan

Meghan Sullivan

Meghan Sullivan, managing partner, has been selected for inclusion in the 2014 New England Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Sullivan has extensive knowledge in the areas of employment law, discrimination law, labor relations, affirmative action, OSHA compliance, personnel policy, and training. She has represented employers in numerous judicial proceedings, administrative hearings, and arbitrations in both the public and private sectors; before the National Labor Relations Board; and before state anti-discrimination agencies, the U.S. Department of Labor, in state courts, and in federal District Court. She has also conducted numerous seminars, supervisory training sessions, and management-development programs, and is a sought-after speaker for numerous organizations and entities on topics ranging from discrimination to wage-and-hour laws.
Layla Taylor

Layla Taylor

• Attorney Layla Taylor, a partner with the firm, has been selected to the 2014 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Taylor, a partner at Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, LLC, joined the firm in 2004. She is experienced in assisting clients with human-resource management and policy development, as well as advising both private- and public-sector clients on legal compliance and best practices in the workplace. She routinely assists employers in workplace immigration matters and in negotiating employment contracts and separation agreements;
Alice Pizzi

Alice Pizzi

• Attorney and Alice Pizzi has been selected to the 2014 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Pizzi, a graduate of Western New England College School of Law, joined Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, LLC in 2009 and has focused on the defense of discrimination and wrongful-employment cases filed against employers, employment litigation, employment benefits, and public-sector labor relations. Pizzi is listed on the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) panel of sexual-harassment and prohibited-discrimination trainers who have successfully completed the MCAD’s certified program for workplace trainers.

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Dwayne St. Marie v. Michael Nelson d/b/a Franklin County Pumpkin Fest
Allegation: Negligence, trespass to land, and nuisance causing personal injury: $1,261,201.54
Filed: 10/10/14

Mutual Casualty Co. d/b/a Quality Inn, et al v. Western Mass. Electric Co. and Hanna Electric Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and negligence in the installation of a heater/AC unit causing fire: $200,000
Filed: 10/2/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Diane Hebert v. Brinker Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Chili’s Restaurant and Baystate Medical Center
Allegation: Service of food not fit for consumption causing illness and resulting in serious infection while at Baystate Medical Center: $100,000+
Filed: 9/25/14

Ryder Transportation Services v. Bucklin Office Furniture, LLC, f/k/a D.D. Bucklin Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $57,731.51
Filed: 9/26/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
ValuMail Inc. v. J.D. Wal Inc. d/b/a Dino’s Pizza Restaurant
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $3,983.64
Filed: 9/24/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Lydia Rucks-Smith, a minor, by and through her mother, Olivia Watter v. Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $24,000
Filed: 9/27/14

Monson Companies Inc. v. Lansal Inc. d/b/a Hot Mama’s Foods
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,998.70
Filed: 9/17/14

Springfield Plumbing Supply Co. v. Adriano Punis d/b/a Associated Plumbing and Heating
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $18,083.73
Filed: 10/6/14

U.S. Foods Inc. v. 4 Our Fathers, LLC d/b/a The Islander and Joseph Dunn II
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,707.12
Filed: 9/26/14

Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
• Nov. 5: ACCGS Speed Networking Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Make 50 connections in an hour. Sponsored by United Personnel. Cost: $20 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Nov. 12: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Community Music School, 127 State St., Springfield. Enjoy great jazz, food, cash bar, and networking. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank, Heartfelt Fine Gifts, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and the Republican/MassLive. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Nov. 12: ACCGS Super 60 Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Celebrate the top privately held, fastest-growing companies in our region, featuring a keynote address by Friendly’s CEO John Maguire. Sponsored by Health New England, Hampden Bank, WWLP-TV 22, and Zasco Productions. Cost: $50 for members, $70 for general admission. Reservations must be made by Nov. 7, and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Nov. 19: ACCGS Government Reception, 5-7 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Seize this opportunity to meet with your local, state, and federal delegation in an informal setting. Cost: $50 for members, $70 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Nov. 25: ACCGS Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the UMass Center at Springfield, 1500 Main St., 2nd floor. Featuring MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones discussing “New Programs for Gateway Cities and the Effect on the Region.” Cost: $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

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

• Nov. 5: Chamber Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Applewood at Amherst, 1 Spencer Dr., Amherst. Guest speaker: Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
• Nov. 7: Lunch with the Chamber, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Johnny’s Tavern, 30 Boltwood Walk in Amherst. Join the chamber staff, a number of board members, and some fellow Amherst-area businesses for a complimentary networking lunch. This is a no-pressure way to get to know some of the benefits of joining the chamber. Join the chamber now, and receive $75 off 2014 membership rates. RSVP to (413) 253-0700.
• Nov. 13:
Social Media Pros and Cons, 12:30-2 p.m., at the Jones Library, Woodbury Room. For more information, contact the chamber at [email protected]. Free and open to the public. Bring your own bag lunch.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 13: Workshop 5 — Is Your Website Working For You?, 9-11 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “Learning to Read the Stats — Your Front Page — Relevant Content.” Cost: $20 for chamber members, $30 for non-members.
• Nov. 19: November Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• Dec. 4: Holiday Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Chamber Office, 264 Exchange St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Charter Business. Free to attend for all members. RSVP requested.
• Dec. 11: Workshop 6: “Strategic Networking: Networking to Increase Profitability,” 9-11 a.m., at Days Inn, 400 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Dec. 17: December Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.

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

• Nov. 4. GRIST (Get Real Individual Support Today) meeting, 9-10 a.m. at the chamber office. Are you a business of one? Are you a small-business owner without your own marketing department? Do you ever wish you had someone to toss around some ideas with about growing your business? The GRIST group can help. It’s a new chamber member benefit, an ongoing small group for folks who want to meet regularly to share ideas and get advice on the daily challenges of running a successful business. Call Fran at (413) 529-1189 or Derek at (413) 282-9957 to find out more. In this session, Ruth Griggs of RC Communications will present “Marketing Planning 101.” No fee. RSVP requested.
• Nov. 5: Small Business Information Security Forum, 6 p.m., at Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton (first floor, community room). A reception will precede the panel discussion from 6 to 6:30, and light refreshments will be served. This event is free to any business owner or someone interested in starting a business. The purpose of the forum is to educate local merchants on best practices for protecting business information as well as customer information. Three panelists will give 15-minute presentations in their respective fields. The presentations will be followed by a question-and- answer period. Robert Bukowski of Capital Bankcard will cover topics relating to credit-card safety, including PCI compliance, protecting customer information, and protecting your business from stolen cards. Kurt Shouse, cybersecurity administrator from Florence Savings Bank, will present on the subject of cybersecurity, which refers to protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. William Judd, vice president and cash management officer from Easthampton Savings Bank, will present on corporate account takeover, or CATO, an electronic crime to obtain credentials to online banking accounts. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel and will be provided with handouts with best techniques to stop cybersecurity attacks. RSVP via Facebook or contact the chamber office.
• Nov. 13: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5 p.m. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. Contact the chamber at (413) 527-9414 or [email protected] for additional details.
• Nov. 18: GRIST (Get Real Individual Support Today) meeting, 9-10 a.m. at the chamber office. No fee. RSVP requested.
• Dec. 11: Holiday Dinner Dance 2014, 6 p.m. Details to follow. Comedy show, dinner, and the big raffle drawing for $5,000. Call the office to sign up for a table at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Nov. 5: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business: Insurance,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the executive conference room at the Holyoke Chamber, 177 High St., Holyoke. Series Sponsors: PeoplesBank, Common Capital, Mass Cultural Council/the Artery, in partnership with Holyoke Creative Arts Workshop. Learn what you need to know about liability, workers’ compensation, disability, health and unemployment insurance, automobile insurance, and property and loss of income. Led by Michael Regan of Goss & McLain Insurance. Cost: $20. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 18: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business: Financing Your Business,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the executive conference room at the Holyoke Chamber, 177 High St., Holyoke. Series sponsors: PeoplesBank, Common Capital, Mass Cultural Council/the Artery, in partnership with Holyoke Creative Arts. This workshop will explore loans, grants, and other types of funds; property and loss of income; and full-spectrum lending. Cost: $20. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Nov. 19: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Great food, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and the popular Ambassador Bake Sale. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 2: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business: Accounting and Taxes,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the executive conference room at the Holyoke Chamber, 177 High St., Holyoke. Series Sponsors: PeoplesBank, Common Capital, Mass Cultural Council/the Artery, in partnership with Holyoke Creative Arts. This workshop with touch on what you need to save, how often taxes have to be filed, quarterly withholdings, accounting and bookkeeping, software, personal assets versus payroll management, and tax-increment financing. Cost: $20. To sign up, call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 10: Holiday Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Gas & Electric, Health New England, Holyoke High School Madrigal Choir, and Bresnahan Insurance. Business networking while enjoying a hearty breakfast and sounds of the season. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Dec. 17: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Delaney House. Business networking event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and money (scratch ticket) tree. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for the public. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900
 
• Nov. 5: November Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Food Bank of Western Mass., 97 North Hatfield St., Hatfield. Sponsor: Homeward Vets. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Nov. 12: “Creating an Online Marketing System,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, Community Room, 325 King St., Northampton. Sponsor: Tina Stevens 470. Speaker: Tina Stevens. Topics will include maximizing your online messages, effectively using calls to action, understanding the flow of search, setting goals and expectations, understanding the return on investment of online marketing, and developing a plan. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• Nov. 14: “Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Sponsored by Pioneer Training. Speaker: Don Lesser. This workshop will present our favorite tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 15 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• Dec. 10: Joint Chamber Mixer for Greater Northampton and Amherst Area chamber members, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Lord Jeffrey Inn, 30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Sponsored by Florence Savings Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Dec. 15: New Member Orientation, 3-4 p.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. This is the chance to tell us more about your business and how the chamber can best serve you. Cost: free.
 
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• Nov. 3: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. For more information, Call Pam at the Chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 10: Speaker Series: “Common and Costly Employment-law Mistakes Made by Small Businesses” (part 2), 8-9:15 a.m. at the Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Presented by Royal LLC. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 12: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Riverbend Medical Group, 395 Southampton Road, Westfield. Additional information to be posted as the event draws closer.
• Nov. 19: Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at East Mountain Country Club, Westfield. Event Sponsor: United Bank. Cost: $50 for chamber members, $60 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

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

• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.

Agenda Departments

Speed-networking Event
Nov. 5: Back by popular demand, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s (ACCGS) Business@Breakfast will feature a speed-networking concept at the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. The breakfast will take a wide departure from the salutes-and-speakers format of the traditional breakfasts and will provide attendees with a quick and entertaining opportunity to introduce themselves and pitch their company to the other attendees. The core concept to speed networking is the ‘elevator speech,’ a short summary of an individual, business, organization, product, or service — a summary that a person could deliver in the time span of a short elevator ride. Attendees will be divided into groups A and B. Members of each group will be seated across from each other. Each member of Group A will have 60 seconds to give his or her elevator speech to a member of Group B. A bell will ring, signaling the 60-second time is up, and each member of Group B will then get a chance to speak. The facilitator will signal when the 60 seconds are up again, and members of Group A will then move one seat to the right, and the process will begin again with a new partner. The round-robin format of networking will continue until the breakfast is over. The event will begin with networking and breakfast at 7:15 a.m. To accommodate the speed-networking portion, breakfast will not be served after 7:45 a.m., and no admittance will be allowed after 7:55 a.m. Reservations are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and only members of the ACCGS or the Springfield or East of the River Five Town chamber of commerce are eligible to participate. Reservations may be made online in advance at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected].

One-year Birthday Party at Heartfelt Fine Gifts
Nov. 5: Heartfelt Fine Gifts, which carries the work of local artisans, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Tower Square with a birthday party from noon to 6 p.m. The event will include a free gift for the first 200 people to stop by. Last November, Mischa Epstein and Jackie Griswold got together and decided to open a pop-up shop for the holiday season, intended to showcase their art, as well as the work of other artists. Soon after, Elaine Shepard joined the pair, and Heartfelt Fine Gifts became a full-fledged, year-round business. “It has been so wonderful to be able to share the talents of local artists with the rest of the community,” Griswold said. “The downtown Springfield community has been so supportive throughout our first year, and we are very excited to continue being a part of downtown.” Heartfelt Fine Gifts carries the work of 50 (and counting) local artisans, including jewelry, pottery, painted glassware, hand-dipped chocolates, bath luxuries, upcycled furniture, floral arrangements, and more. One area of expertise is corporate gift giving, and the store offers customizable options on most products.

GradNation Summit
Nov. 6: United Way of Pioneer Valley and Stay in School, a community initiative launched by United Way designed to increase student attendance in Springfield schools, will host the Springfield GradNation Community Summit 2014, a conference for youth, parents, and members of the community, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. in the Judd Gymnasia at Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. The summit’s focus is “middle school success = pathway to graduation.” Educators say better school attendance and engagement in middle school leads to higher high-school graduation rates. Summit leaders will share what they have learned from youth, parents, educators, and the community, with a call to action to become part of the solution to increase the graduation rate in Springfield. Youth and community panels will take part in the conference. The event will be preceded by a pre-summit luncheon for Springfield community and business leaders. Michael Smith, former director of the Social Innovation Fund for the Corp. for National & Community Service and senior director of Cabinet Affairs for the My Brother’s Keeper initiative, will be the keynote speaker. Smith is a Springfield native. The Stay in School campaign was launched in 2013 in partnership with the Springfield Public Schools to increase school attendance, which is a key ingredient to academic success and graduation from high school. Those interested in attending the summit should RSVP to Shyreshia Perry at [email protected] or (413) 737-2691, ext. 200. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required to attend the conference.

Opinion
Another Triumph for Springfield

When it was first announced that CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., a manufacturer of urban mass-transit vehicles based in China, was interested in building replacement subway cars for the MBTA’s Red and Orange lines in Springfield, the news was greeted with a large dose of skepticism.

And why not? Things like that just haven’t happened in Springfield in recent years— or decades, for that matter. They’re talked about, but the talk rarely translates into anything substantive. The $565 million contract to build nearly 300 subway cars was the kind of development that simply went somewhere else.

The fact that it didn’t, and that the subway cars will be built in the former Westinghouse complex in East Springfield, is perhaps the best aspect to this encouraging story, although there are many positives to take from it.

First and foremost are the jobs — a projected 100-plus new construction jobs from the building of a 150,000-square-foot plant, and more than 200 new manufacturing positions — as well as the quality of those jobs. Indeed, at a time when many of the jobs coming to the region are in service, distribution, or call centers, these are manufacturing positions, the type that every region covets.

There’s also the prospect for more manufacturing coming to Springfield and this region in general if all goes as well as expected with these subway cars in terms of providing this company with a qualified workforce. This state and this region cannot sell themselves as being low-cost (at least when compared to southern states and foreign countries like Mexico), and they can’t market themselves as being business-friendly, because, by and large, they are not. But a quality, well-trained workforce is a strong selling point.

And then, there’s the needed boost the city gains with regard to its image. Newspapers in Boston and elsewhere were placing ‘Springfield’ in stories that had nothing to do with poverty, crime, or high dropout rate. And it had probably been some time since they’d done that.

But, as we said, maybe the best thing to come from this may well be a needed jolt of confidence — or another jolt, as the case may be. There is a growing sense that things can be done in this city, because they are being done.

This list includes the three colleges that now call downtown Springfield home — UMass Amherst, Bay Path University, and Cambridge College — as well as Union Station, a project that many thought they’d never see come to fruition; an emerging innovation district; and even the successful effort to keep the Student Prince restaurant (the Fort) from becoming merely a part of the city’s past.

And if voters do the right thing and vote ‘no’ on Question 3 on Election Day, there will be yet another boost in confidence, in the form of an $800 million resort casino that will rise in the city’s beleaguered South End.

Springfield still has a number of challenges to confront, including its high poverty rate and equally high dropout rate, but there is some real momentum in the city now, a sense that things are possible, that good things can happen here.

And with that momentum will hopefully come a change in attitude, so the next time a company announces its intention to bring jobs to the city, the news won’t be greeted with that same level of skepticism.

Company Notebook Departments

United Financial Bancorp Posts Solid Third Quarter
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014. These results represent the first full fiscal quarter as the combined United Financial (merger of legacy Rockville Financial Inc. and legacy United Financial Bancorp Inc.) Rockville was the legal acquirer in the merger of equals with legacy United, in a transaction that closed on April 30, 2014, and Rockville changed its name to United Financial Bancorp Inc. at that time. The company had net income of $10 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to Rockville’s net income of $4.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013. Operating net income for the third quarter of 2014 was $10.5 million (non-GAAP), or $0.20 per diluted share, adjusted for $4.5 million (pre-tax) of expenses related to the merger, $3.8 million (pre-tax) net positive impact of the amortization and accretion of the purchase accounting adjustments (or fair-value adjustments) as a result of the merger, and $430,000 (pre-tax) net gains on sales of securities. Operating net income for the quarter ending June 30 was $5.8 million (non-GAAP), or $0.13 per diluted share, adjusted for $21.3 million (pre-tax) of expenses related to the merger, $4.9 million (pre-tax) net impact of the amortization and accretion of the purchase accounting adjustments (or fair-value adjustments) as a result of the merger, and $589,000 (pre-tax) net gains on sales of securities. Operating net income for the third quarter of 2013 was $4.6 million (non-GAAP), or $0.18 per diluted share, adjusted for income of $29,000 (pre-tax) from net gains on sales of securities. “I am pleased to announce that, during United Financial Bancorp, Inc.’s first full quarter as a merged entity, the company reported strong organic earning asset growth, highlighted by 10% annualized commercial loan growth and record residential mortgage loan production, while maintaining superior asset quality,” stated William Crawford IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank. “While this is a difficult operating environment for banks, the company will continue its strategy of organic growth and commitment to enhancement of long-term shareholder value through operational and capital efficiency.” Other financial highlights:
• Third-quarter net income of $10.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, and operating net income of $10.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share;
• A 12% increase in operating revenue, compared to linked quarter;
• A 22% increase in operating expense, compared to linked quarter;
• A 3.56% GAAP tax-equivalent net-interest margin, compared to 3.86% in the linked quarter. On an operating basis, the third-quarter tax-equivalent net-interest margin was 3.23%, compared to 3.34% in the linked quarter; and
• Operating non-interest expense/average assets decreased to 2.32% from 2.38% in the linked quarter.

Freedom Launches ATMs in Rite Aid Pharmacies in Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union and Welch ATM announced that Freedom Credit Union-branded ATMs are now available in Rite Aid pharmacies in Agawam, Chicopee, Easthampton, Holyoke, Lee, Monson, Pittsfield, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, and Westfield. Freedom will also provide its members with surcharge-free access to all 224 Rite Aid pharmacy locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In addition to custom branding, Welch ATM is providing new, fully compliant ATM machines and complete management. “We are excited to provide Freedom Credit Union with ATM branding at Rite Aids in Massachusetts,” said Adam Hobelmann, senior vice president at Welch ATM. “Our company strives to provide customer satisfaction, and we look forward to offering easy cash access and consistent ATM service to Freedom Credit Union’s members.” Over the past 11 years, Freedom Credit Union has grown from one branch to 10. The newest branch opened in September in the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy on State Street in Springfield.

Florence Bank Sets Grand Opening at Hadley Branch
HADLEY — Florence Bank, a mutually owned savings bank serving the Pioneer Valley through nine branch locations, will celebrate the official opening of its new Hadley location at 377 Russell St. on Nov. 8 between 10 a.m. and noon. The public is invited to help celebrate the important milestone by joining officials from the bank for a grand-opening ceremony that includes a ribbon cutting, a weathervane dedication in memory of John Devine, refreshments, and entertainment. The opening of this branch culminates a construction project that began in the spring. The bank’s new home is only a few doors down from where it has been serving the town for nearly 20 years. “The bank owns the real estate at its new location, whereas we rented our previous space at 335 Russell St. It made sense for us to own the space and have control over renovations and upgrades as needed,” said John Heaps, Jr., president and CEO of Florence Bank. “Plus, this is a truly state-of-the-art facility that we believe will be very well-received and appreciated by our customers and friends.” Amenities and features of the new, 3,150-square-foot branch include direct access from Route 9; a full-service teller line with state-of-the-art technology for quick cash handling; walk-up and drive-up ATMs with smart technology for easy depositing; three drive-up lanes, including a drive-up ATM; expanded private offices and a private conference room; an energy-efficient building to minimize the carbon footprint; and a comfortable waiting area with a coffee bar and free wi-fi. Wright Builders Inc. and HAI Architecture worked on the design and construction of the new building in close cooperation with officials from the bank. Toby Daniels, vice president and branch manager of the Hadley branch, will continue in that role in the new location.

Paragus Ranks Among ICIC and Fortune’s Inner City 100 Winners
SPRINGFIELD — The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and Fortune announced that Paragus Strategic IT was selected for the 2014 Inner City 100, a list of the fastest-growing inner-city businesses in the U.S. This year, for the first time in the list’s 16-year history, the Inner City 100 consists of 10 fast-growing businesses from 10 industry categories: construction, manufacturing, professional services, food and beverage, retail, media and communications, software and information technology, transportation and logistics, healthcare and biotechnology, and arts, entertainment, and recreation. Applicants ranked according to revenue growth against their industry peers, as well as overall. Paragus Strategic IT ranked sixth in the software and information-technology category, and 35th overall on the list of 100. The Inner City 100 program recognizes successful inner-city businesses and their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative business practices, and job creation in America’s urban communities. Paragus Strategic IT, an outsourced IT-solutions business and a nonprofit that trains high-school students in IT, reported 2013 revenues of $3.54 million and a gross growth rate of 328% from 2009 to 2013. The full list of winners can be viewed at fortune.com. Preceding the Oct. 16 awards celebration, winners attended a two-day small-business symposium designed exclusively for urban firms. The 2014 Inner City 100 winners represent a wide span of geography, hailing from 53 cities and 23 states. The winners grew at an average compound annual growth rate of 39% and an average gross growth rate of 336% between 2009 and 2013. Collectively, the top 100 inner-city businesses employ 8,276 people and created 5,119 new jobs between 2009 and 2013. Not only are the winners powerful job creators in their communities, they also help develop their employees — 73% provide business-skills training, and 69% provide professional-development training to all full-time employees.

Baystate Partners with VertitechIT on IT Infrastructure Project
SPRINGFIELD — Looking to maintain its role as one of the largest and most technically advanced health systems in New England, Baystate Health has launched a new IT infrastructure-redevelopment effort to be managed by Holyoke-based VertitechIT. Baystate Vice President and Chief Information Officer Joel Vengco announced the initiative, which includes updates to critical IT technologies and migration to a new, advanced data center. “Our doctors, nurses, and clinicians need access to critical records at all times, in all of our facilities, and on multiple platforms,” said Vengco. “This initiative, including our data-center move to a new facility in downtown Springfield, will allow our more than 10,000 employees to better serve more than a million patients every year and fully utilize the technology that has made us a keystone of the Western Mass. community.” Vengco has called on VertitechIT, one of the fastest growing healthcare-technology consultancies in the country, to manage the project. “Baystate is among the most respected institutions of its kind in the nation,” added VertitechIT CEO and founder Michael Feld. “It’s our job to make sure they have the infrastructure to continue to provide seamless care between the academic medical center, two community hospitals, and numerous outpatient and primary-care facilities. And from a purely selfish standpoint, it’s nice to have such a prestigious client in our own backyard.” VertitechIT formally opened its new national headquarters at Open Square on Oct. 17.

Executech Sold to Dan Serrenho and Partners
AGAWAM — Executech, one of the area’s leading providers of office supplies and equipment, recently announced the sale of its business to Vice President of Sales Dan Serrenho. Serrenho and employees Hilary Leclair, William Walsh, and Greg Nivison jumped at the chance to acquire the business from owner David Centracchio when Centracchio decided to sell. According to Serrenho, “our goal is to let the community know that we are here to continue providing excellent service to our customers. The transition will be transparent in terms of service.” Added Kathleen Anderson, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, “we congratulate Mr. Serrenho and all the Executech employee owners on their new roles as small-business owners. Small businesses are the backbone of the community’s economy, and the Holyoke chamber is fully committed to supporting our local businesses.” Executech, located at 53 Ramah Circle South in Agawam, offers a full range of sales, leasing, and service of office supplies and business machines and equipment. “We’ve learned that local ownership is key to meeting the needs of the business of our community,” said Serrenho.

Berkshire Community College Receives 2014 Trendsetter Award
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC) has received the 2014 Trendsetter Award for Growing and Advancing the Berkshire Economy by 1Berkshire, an independent not-for-profit corporation charged with strengthening and growing the economy in Berkshire County. The award, which was presented last month at 1Berkshire’s Celebrate the Berkshires event, is presented annually to an individual or organization with “a project that attracts new residents or new jobs or enhances the current workforce attributes for a single employer, targeted employee segment, or the region as a whole.” BCC was recognized for its unique collaborative partnership with the vocational schools in the Berkshires, in particular Taconic High School. The partnership between BCC and Taconic to produce the new advanced-manufacturing employee program was launched in October 2013 with the unveiling of a new, state-of-the-art lab. The lab is housed at Taconic and provides both BCC and Taconic students with the advanced technical skills that are needed in the new high-tech manufacturing workplace. BCC’s investment, along with matching funds from the state’s 2013 Vocational Equipment Grant Program, yield a $250,000 capital infusion into the new manufacturing lab. The lab includes a learning system consisting of two programmable computer numerical control (CNC) machines with a material-handling robot, hardware, simulation software, and other cutting-edge CNC equipment. This learning system was provided by funds from the Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda (MCCWDTA), a statewide Department of Labor grant. The kickoff event celebrated new manufacturing and BCC’s participation in MassDevelopment’s AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Program) it up! initiative. In addition to the investment into the manufacturing lab, BCC utilized funding from MCCWDTA and AMP it up! to promote manufacturing as a livelihood through the use of billboards and other advertising displayed throughout the county celebrating October as ‘manufacturing month.’ Presentations were also made to targeted audiences to promote advanced manufacturing as a career. BCC then offered its new advanced-manufacturing training certification program in partnership with Taconic High School to a pilot group of unemployed and incumbent workers at no cost. This 10-week, 66-hour, Level 1 program launched a statewide certified curriculum and employer-led training initiative developed by the Mass. Extension Partnership (MASSMEP) called MACWIC, (Mass. Advancement Center, Workforce Innovation Collaborative.) Following the Level 1 program, a 16-week, 115-hour, Level 2 program was established to build upon the Level 1 programming and meet the needs of the paper and plastic manufacturing companies in the Berkshires. The overall mission of the program is to preserve manufacturing knowledge and to execute the transfer of knowledge, all while meeting the needs of local employers. In addition to the programming at Taconic High School, BCC also assisted with a special manufacturing program offered at McCann Vocational Technical High School in North Adams.

Opinion
Is Marijuana Medicine? Questions Remain

By ALAN EHRLICH, M.D. and KEVIN HILL, M.D., M.H.S.

Despite a federal ban, little research into its effectiveness, and lack of approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the use of marijuana for medical purposes has been approved in 23 states and the District of Columbia as of August 2014. More are likely to follow.

In Massachusetts, citizens overwhelmingly approved a ballot question in 2012 permitting marijuana use by patients with ‘debilitating medical conditions.’ With 63% of voters saying yes to the initiative, marijuana was declared medicine by plebiscite, a departure from the nation’s traditional way of testing and approving medications through controlled scientific clinical trials and subsequent FDA review and approval.

With regulations in place for the state’s medical-marijuana program that commenced in January 2013, and as marijuana dispensaries prepare to open, here’s a snapshot of the existing evidence on marijuana as medicine and what we believe patients should think about if they’re considering using it as such.

First, some background. Prompted by its potential abuse, the federal government initially banned marijuana in the 1930s. The U.S. Controlled Substances Act, passed in 1970, now lists marijuana as a Schedule I drug, regarding it as having a high potential for abuse and no medical benefit. With growing public acceptance of the drug, however, the federal government has effectively ceded regulation of marijuana to the states. Because of the federal classification, few studies exist of marijuana’s medical value, making it hard to draw sound conclusions about its medical benefits.

Available research shows that marijuana has benefits for symptoms associated with some conditions, among them spasticity (spasms) from multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, pain from neuropathy, nausea or vomiting from chemotherapy, and inflammatory bowel disease. It also stimulates the appetite of patients with cancer-associated anorexia and in HIV patients with significant muscle wasting. Many patients believe it also helps with glaucoma because it lowers the pressure in the eyes, but there is no evidence that marijuana helps with the symptoms of glaucoma, and newer medicines are more effective for the condition.

Dosage and concentration remain major concerns. No guidelines on dosage exist for any condition, and different marijuana plants have different concentrations of THC, the drug’s active ingredient that gives it its narcotic and psychoactive effects.

While marijuana appears to have some benefits, research shows that clear harms are associated with its chronic use. It may worsen anxiety and depression, induce psychosis, and cause cognitive difficulties because of its effects on the brain. Cognitive effects are especially worrisome in adolescents and young adults whose brains are still developing. Chronic users trying to stop may also experience withdrawal symptoms, much like those of nicotine withdrawal.

The majority of people who use marijuana do not become addicted, but 9% of adults and 17% of teenagers do. Those percentages may be low, but considering that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S., with more than 18 million users, a small fraction of a large number can still be a very large number.

Patients considering marijuana as medicine should first talk with a physician who knows them well. We suggest starting with your primary-care doctor. If you’re under the care of specialists, such as a pain-management physician or oncologist, talk with him or her, too. All physicians treating you should know if you’re using marijuana for medical reasons, as it could interact with other medications.

It’s important to understand that physicians in Massachusetts will not be prescribing marijuana for patients. Rather, they will be certifying that a patient has a ‘debilitating medical condition’ eligible for medical marijuana according to state regulations. Also, physicians who are generally opposed to smoking are not required to certify any patient, and some may decline to do so because of the federal ban or limited clinical evidence.

Whatever role marijuana may have as medicine, we believe it should be a supplement to standard treatment. There isn’t any condition for which it should be the first line of therapy.

Dr. Alan Ehrlich is senior deputy editor of DynaMed, a clinical reference tool that examines medical articles for clinical relevance and scientific validity. Dr. Kevin Hill is director of the Substance Abuse Consultation Service in the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at McLean Hospital in Belmont. This article is a service of the Mass. Medical Society.

Briefcase Departments

Decision Reduces Electric Transmission Profits, Benefits Consumers
LUDLOW — New England electricity consumers will get a roughly $60 million refund and pay less for transmission service in the future due to a federal ruling reducing the profit that power-grid owners are allowed to earn on their investments. The Massachusetts portion of the refund is expected to be about $28 million, with Massachusetts municipal utilities receiving a refund of approximately $4 million. The decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reduces the allowed rate of return on equity (ROE) for transmission owners from 11.14% to 10.57%. In a 2011 complaint to the FERC spearheaded by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) and others claimed the 11.14% profit margin was too high, given changes in economic conditions and interest rates since 2006, when the ROE was established. Utility regulators and consumer advocates from throughout New England, as well as U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, also supported the complaint. The Oct. 16 FERC decision found the higher rate to be “unjust and unreasonable,” set the new rate at 10.57%, and ordered refunds of overpayments for the period from October 2011 through December 2012. Litigation is continuing at the FERC to secure additional refunds. “This is an important and positive decision for all New England consumers, and it’s gratifying to see these years of effort coming to a close with a large net benefit for our customers,” said MMWEC CEO Ronald DeCurzio. “We are pursuing additional refunds of overpayments made in 2013 and 2014 and will continue our work to ensure that transmission investments are justified and beneficial to consumers.” DeCurzio said the refunds certainly are welcome, but the benefit increases as the lower rate of return is applied in years ahead to long-term transmission investments. The current $7 billion invested in New England transmission facilities is expected to increase to $11 billion by 2017, and the costs avoided with a lower rate of return will increase as the transmission investment base grows. The FERC has ordered New England’s transmission owners to file a refund report within 45 days of the Oct. 16 order. The transmission companies include National Grid, Northeast Utilities, NStar, Unitil, and Fitchburg Gas & Electric. MMWEC, a nonprofit, public corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the joint action agency for public power in Massachusetts, providing a variety of power-supply, financial, risk-management, and other services to the state’s consumer-owned, municipal utilities.

Massachusetts Employment Numbers Up 9,400 in September
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show Massachusetts added 9,400 jobs in September, for a total preliminary estimate of 3,425,000. The September total unemployment rate was 6.0%, up 0.2% over the August rate. Since September 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 64,100 jobs, with 62,000 jobs added in the private sector. The total unemployment rate for the year is down 1.2% from the September 2013 rate of 7.2%. BLS also revised its August job estimates to a 4,900-job loss from the 5,300-loss previously reported for the month.

Construction Employment Increases in 39 States
WASHINGTON, D.C.­ — Construction firms added jobs in 39 states between September 2013 and September 2014 while construction employment increased in 34 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the construction job gains come as more construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill key positions. “Construction firms in most states have been expanding during the past year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But as those firms expand, they have to work harder to attract their skilled craft workers and key construction professionals.” Florida added the most construction jobs of any state (41,900 jobs, 11.2%). Ten states shed construction jobs during the past 12 months, with construction employment unchanged in D.C. and New Mexico. Association officials said the new employment figures show that the industry continues to add new workers after its years-long downturn. But they cautioned that more and more firms are reporting labor shortages. “Hard as it is to imagine, given what this industry has been through the past few years, but many firms are very worried about their ability to find, recruit, and retain qualified workers as the industry continues to rebound,” said Stephen Sandherr, the association’s CEO.

MMS Urges Adoption of Regulations Governing Licensure, Health IT
WALTHAM — The Mass. Medical Society recently urged the state Board of Registration in Medicine (BRM) to adopt a set of proposed regulations that would satisfy a statutory requirement that physicians demonstrate proficiency in health information technology as a condition of maintaining their license to practice medicine. Testifying before the BRM, society Vice President Dr. James Gessner said the requirement is a provision of Chapter 224, the state health-reform law on cost control and quality enacted in August 2012. Chapter 224 required the BRM to establish as a condition of licensure regulations that physicians “demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized physician order entry, e-prescribing, electronic health records, and other forms of health-information technology, as determined by the board.” The law further specified that, to demonstrate such proficiency, physicians must establish the skills to comply with federal meaningful-use requirements for health information technology. The requirement takes effect Jan. 1, 2015. According to the Massachusetts eHealth Institute, however, only 15,000 physicians who practice in the state have met or are expected to meet federal meaningful-use requirements. The state currently licenses more than 40,000 physicians. “Most of the remaining physicians are, under the law, ineligible for meaningful-use incentives and could lose their license if this statute were interpreted to require meaningful use as a standard for licensure,” said Gessner, adding that this situation would severely affect patient access to care across the Commonwealth, as physicians are prohibited from practicing medicine without a license. “The board has been left to interpret this statutory requirement on its own in a logical manner that is productive and serves the interests of the public. The Massachusetts Medical Society strongly supports the proposed regulatory approach the board has taken in compiling a thoughtful way to implement this requirement.” Among the BRM’s proposals are a provision that applicants may demonstrate skills through their employment with, credentialing by, or contractual agreements with an eligible hospital or critical-access hospital with a federally certified meaningful-use program; by being either a participant or authorized user in the Massachusetts Health Information Highway; or by completing three hours of continuing medical education in electronic records and meaningful use. The BRM also proposed several exemptions from the requirement, including those not engaged in the practice of medicine, such as researchers; medical residents and interns who are experienced with electronic records; those holding an administrative license and not engaged in direct patient care; those with a volunteer license, as these physicians often provide care to the most vulnerable and needy patients; and those on active military duty called into service during a national emergency. Another provision has been proposed to allow physicians coming to Massachusetts who have never been exposed to such a requirement to have the opportunity to be licensed and complete the requirement either through their employment site or other categories after arrival. Gessner, while indicating that large numbers of physicians will be able to comply with the statutory requirement by participating in one of the proposed categories, also cautioned BRM members that, “should any of these categories be eliminated or substantially changed, the impact would be profound on physicians, patients, and the board itself to process such denials of licensure.”

Regional Children’s Hospitals Begin Clinical Collaboration 
 
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center have launched a new collaboration addressing potential ways to improve access to high-quality and high-value healthcare for children in Western Mass. and Connecticut. The two organizations, which both provide high-level inpatient pediatric and neonatal care as well as comprehensive outpatient services for children and adolescents, will work together to determine whether they can increase the availability, sophistication, and coordination of pediatric services throughout the Connecticut River Valley, and collaborate with community pediatric providers to improve the overall health and wellness of children in the region. Both have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report among the top U.S. children’s hospitals. “We recognize that an opportunity exists to bring together the talent, vision, and expertise of some of the leading healthcare providers in Western and Southern New England,” said Dr. Fernando Ferrer, chief physician executive at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. “As the pediatric healthcare environment becomes more complex, the responsible approach is to consider what is in the best interests of our children and families. We are committed to working together with this in mind.” Added Dr. John Schreiber, chief physician executive of Baystate Health, “our two organizations have a lot in common: similar cultures of placing the patient at the very center of our focus and strong commitments to the health of our communities in the broadest sense. In these common traits, we see the foundations of a very successful collaboration.” Examples of areas where both organizations agree that a collaborative approach could improve access and quality of care include pediatric neurosurgery, ophthalmology, pulmonology, and urology, all areas where current provider shortages can make getting care difficult for patients and families. The proposed collaboration may extend beyond clinical-care delivery as the organizations will also jointly explore the potential for expansion of a new pediatric accountable-care organization (ACO) that is now being developed in Western Mass. by Baycare Health Partners, Baystate’s affiliated physician-hospital organization. The goal of an expanded children’s ACO will be to improve the coordination of care between pediatric primary-care providers, specialists, and hospitals throughout the Connecticut River Valley; support the continuing development and implementation of healthcare-quality measures specific to caring for children; and continue the paradigm shift in the provision of care, from treating children when they’re sick to focusing on keeping them well. Another area of potential will be developing research collaborations between the organizations in order to expedite discovery and treatment of pediatric conditions. Both facilities are Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Riverbend Medical Group
230 Main St.
$60,000 — Interior renovations

Sarat Ford
221 Springfield St.
$1,166,000 — Construct new dealership

CHICOPEE

Behavior Health Network
41 Woodlawn St.
$6,000 — New siding

Chicopee Housing Authority
128 Meetinghouse Road
$94,000 — Replace 108 windows

GREENFIELD

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$17,000,000 — New commercial addition

Bete Inc.
50 Greenfield St.
$303,000 — New roof system

Jeffrey Coulson
1385 Bernardston Road
$15,000 — Exchange three existing antennas on tower

Steven Schechterle
402 Federal St.
$4,300 — Exterior renovations

SOUTH HADLEY

Top Tier Site
50 College St.
$3,000 — Replace antenna at Mount Holyoke College

SPRINGFIELD

Commonwealth Academy
105 Central St.
$30,000 — New roof

Harrison Properties, LLC
625 Carew St.
$95,000 — Installation of rooftop photovoltaic array

MFG Group, LLC
150 Brookdale St.
$25,000 — Rework loading dock

Springfield Post Road Corporation
1400 Boston Road
$45,000 — Renovate store front

Springfield Teachers Credit Union
145 Industry Ave.
$89,000 — Renovation of lobby and teller area

Verizon Wireless
1 Federal St.
$275,000 — Erect equipment shelter on rooftop

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Peter Plantinites
1615 Riverdale St.
$20,000 — Re-roof

UPS
120 Wayside Ave.
$8,000 — Renovate two offices

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club
593-657 Main St.
$17,500 — Interior renovations

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

1452 Hawley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Anna Westley
Seller: Eleanor Lazarus LT
Date: 09/29/14

BERNARDSTON

474 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Gunnison
Seller: Perry J. Brulotte
Date: 09/30/14

102 Charlemont Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Andree M. Duval
Seller: Bear Ridge RT
Date: 09/30/14

123 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: William J. Knittle
Seller: Brenda M. Spofford
Date: 10/03/14

BUCKLAND

124 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Mauricia Alvarez
Seller: Anna J. Rice
Date: 09/26/14

CHARLEMONT

37 Schaefer Way
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Russell E. Perkins
Seller: Larry J. Lemek
Date: 09/30/14

Warfield Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $972,700
Buyer: 133 Warfield Realty LLC
Seller: Jeffrey W. Glaze GST TR
Date: 09/22/14

COLRAIN

158 East Colrain Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Martin D. Driggs
Seller: Kasky LT
Date: 09/22/14

CONWAY

149 Whately Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Robbie J. Edwards
Seller: Heather D. Truelove
Date: 09/30/14

DEERFIELD

3 Hadfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Graves
Seller: Nicole Bernier
Date: 09/30/14

49 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Richard B. Reeves
Seller: Richard H. Barnes
Date: 10/03/14

256 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Shao Z. Kuo
Seller: Robert S. Douglass
Date: 09/22/14

31 South Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: David Wolfram
Seller: Rita J. Powers
Date: 09/22/14

9 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $450,900
Buyer: Beth E. Malloy
Seller: James B. Sinclair
Date: 09/30/14

ERVING

88 Old State Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael T. Rau
Seller: Jeffrey P. Kaminski
Date: 09/26/14

GREENFIELD

100 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Timothy K. Dowd
Seller: Robert E. Knower
Date: 10/02/14

15 Camp Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: WTE Recycling Inc.
Seller: John E. Miner
Date: 09/30/14

27 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Allen W. Woods
Seller: Levitch, Gerald I., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/14

43 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: David E. Moscaritolo
Seller: Richard E. Rodman
Date: 09/30/14

398 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Meadows Café & Golf Center
Seller: 5&10 Entertainment LLC
Date: 10/01/14

80 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Luz M. Oyola
Seller: David F. Markley LT
Date: 09/30/14

261-265 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: James W. Renaud
Seller: Brian J. Matteson
Date: 09/26/14

46 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Marion B. Griswold
Seller: Amy S. Moscaritolo
Date: 09/30/14

191 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Kathy A. Proudy
Seller: Lamar B. Gore
Date: 09/30/14

65 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael A. Phelps
Seller: Diana L. Constantine
Date: 10/03/14

18 Linden Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Jessica D. Gordon
Seller: Michael E. Ellis
Date: 10/02/14

24 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Richard L. Welch
Seller: Lawrence P. Roy
Date: 09/30/14

20 Washburn Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: John E. Miner
Seller: Rose B. Caouette
Date: 09/30/14

LEVERETT

95 Amherst Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Anne K. Schuyler
Seller: Anne K. Schuyler
Date: 09/25/14

293 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Terence F. McCue
Seller: Richard H. Roberts
Date: 09/22/14

MONTAGUE

25 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Doreen Kamansky
Seller: Lisa J. Mackenzie
Date: 09/26/14

32 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Reller Group LLC
Seller: Carol L. Cameron
Date: 09/30/14

464 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert W. Laffey
Seller: Tracy L. Bartus
Date: 09/22/14

71 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Ryszard Brynda
Seller: Douglas R. McNamara
Date: 09/30/14

21 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Stuart Warner
Seller: Colonial Gardens RT
Date: 09/26/14

NEW SALEM

27 Millington Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dixie L. Paquin
Seller: Dana K. Crosby
Date: 09/26/14

ORANGE

73 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,557
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Dong N. Dam
Date: 09/30/14

SHUTESBURY

Leonard Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $118,400
Buyer: Northwest Realty LLC
Seller: Potyrala, Chester J., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/14

121 Leonard Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Rui Fernandes
Seller: Amelia G. Vieira
Date: 09/22/14

SUNDERLAND

236 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Susan H. Clatworthy
Seller: Robert M. Wojtowicz
Date: 09/25/14

61 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Zhiqiang Chu
Seller: Erick S. Burnett
Date: 09/24/14

WARWICK

922 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Chapin
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/26/14

WHATELY

38 Conway Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wayne G. Cournoyer
Seller: Wayne A. Cournoyer
Date: 09/30/14

145 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Wrisley
Seller: Linda M. Theriault
Date: 09/29/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

328 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $311,500
Buyer: Brandon J. Donovan
Seller: Farid R. Faruqui
Date: 09/26/14

29 Kensington St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Joseph A. Renaud
Seller: Damon Hristopoulos
Date: 09/26/14

6 Lango Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Roberto Nieves
Seller: Melody A. Alvarado
Date: 10/01/14

1178 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Oleg Adzhigirey
Seller: Martin M. Radewick
Date: 09/24/14

608 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Myron W. Littlehale
Seller: Bethany Assembly Of God
Date: 09/24/14

42-44 Mark Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Almeiro Serna
Seller: Langone Realty Corp.
Date: 09/25/14

623 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Andrey Iodlovskiy
Seller: Alfred T. Ingham
Date: 09/30/14

94 Roosevelt Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Scott B. Silvia
Seller: Wongab Seo
Date: 09/26/14

268 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Roberta Zupcich
Seller: Margaret A. Clark
Date: 09/26/14

214 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: JK Real Estate LLC
Seller: Edward T. Mish RET
Date: 09/30/14

89-91 Sunnyslope Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Stanislav Gvinter
Seller: Langone Plumbing & Heating
Date: 09/30/14

16 Tanglewood Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: George Mulry
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/02/14

35 Western Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Marcia C. Hamel
Seller: Keith R. Senecal
Date: 09/26/14

BLANDFORD

6 Beulah Land Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Laurie A. Kline
Seller: Stephen C. Poteat
Date: 09/30/14

BRIMFIELD

31 7th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Seth Mitchell
Seller: Robert Kenevan
Date: 09/25/14

10 Adams Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Brian G. McDonald
Seller: Nicolas J. Hebert
Date: 09/22/14

32 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Beaudry
Seller: Dennis M. Maheux
Date: 10/03/14

84 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Lind
Seller: Cameron L. Holland
Date: 09/26/14

36 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Kenneth G. O’Keefe
Seller: Kenneth E. Stearns
Date: 09/30/14

CHESTER

53 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: William J. Clark
Seller: George E. Skwirz
Date: 10/03/14

463 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: James J. Nodwell
Seller: Joseph A. Kurtz
Date: 09/26/14

Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael T. Starr
Seller: Jules S. Gimbrere
Date: 09/23/14

CHICOPEE

54 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: 54 Artisan St. Chicopee LLC
Seller: Joanne H. Darcy
Date: 09/23/14

17 Barre Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Diane M. Casa
Seller: Garvin C. Headley
Date: 09/26/14

174 Beauregard Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Kenneth M. Mills
Seller: Jason Chew
Date: 09/25/14

203 Blanchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Luis Builders Inc.
Seller: Jamroth LLC
Date: 10/01/14

23 Bonneville Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Garvin C. Headley
Seller: Allen D. Donofrio
Date: 09/26/14

52 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Julie A. McCusker
Seller: Michelle A. Mathieu
Date: 09/26/14

137 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Marian E. Bergeron
Seller: Janet Dipietro
Date: 09/22/14

33 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ahmed Mustafa
Seller: Abbas M. Hamdan
Date: 10/01/14

26 Claire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jacqueline R. Paul
Seller: Kevin F. Trombley
Date: 09/29/14

72 Farmington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Paula D. Drown
Seller: Ronald F. Ritter
Date: 09/23/14

39 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $196,261
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Theresa C. Belisle
Date: 09/24/14

30 Harrison Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Eric J. Laflamme
Seller: Theresa V. Pete
Date: 10/01/14

197 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Amanda M. Godbout
Seller: Kathleen P. Boucher
Date: 09/30/14

61 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Mitchell
Seller: Jill A. Nawskon

68 Lariviere Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Loon Hill Plaza LLC
Seller: Michael F. Curtis
Date: 09/29/14

90 Loveland Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Robert L. Hall
Seller: James J. Joe
Date: 09/22/14

46 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Nunez
Seller: Miguel Pedrosa
Date: 09/25/14

554 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Jordan
Seller: Thomas S. Gajowski
Date: 09/26/14

56 Nye St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Brochu
Seller: Retha J. Dawson
Date: 09/30/14

Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,312,500
Buyer: Vista Estates LLC
Seller: Jaleo LLC
Date: 09/26/14

30 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: JJS17 Acquisition Co LLC
Seller: Ammar & Fotoun LLC
Date: 10/01/14

258 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $205,700
Buyer: Andrew R. Prats
Seller: Victor J. Morando
Date: 09/23/14

434 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $331,150
Buyer: Victor J. Morando
Seller: Thomas S. Minerich
Date: 09/24/14

15 Thaddeus St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Michael Stoeckard
Seller: Gregory Bertsch
Date: 09/30/14

119 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Sandra Rivera
Seller: Davidian Co. LLC
Date: 10/03/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

20 Anne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Mary S. Christensen
Seller: Hickman, Ann M., (Estate)
Date: 09/24/14

19 Harris Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: National Equity Inc.
Seller: David H. Clark
Date: 09/25/14

11 Juniper Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Lauren A. Capobianco
Seller: Diane M. Johnson
Date: 09/26/14

5 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Olivia M. Schnorf
Seller: Aaron F. Smith
Date: 09/30/14

276 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $422,600
Buyer: Kevin M. Gaboury
Seller: Vernon Meyer
Date: 10/03/14

128 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Stanley R. Shaw
Seller: Vladislav M. Beznos
Date: 10/03/14

Pondview Dr. #10
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mary Jo Christy
Seller: Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons
Date: 10/01/14

280 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Danos
Seller: Raymond J. Kallaugher
Date: 09/30/14

18 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Tracey Krol
Seller: Ryan Ogowan
Date: 09/30/14

12 Wisteria Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Ram S. Patath
Seller: Andrea Pereira
Date: 09/26/14

GRANVILLE

881 Beech Hill Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Matthew Ripley
Seller: Stephen A. Gladding
Date: 09/30/14

HAMPDEN

25 Maple Grove Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Dunn
Seller: Carolyn L. Rodgers
Date: 09/25/14

HOLLAND

137 East Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Derek Mott
Seller: Marivani A. Guarda
Date: 09/25/14

HOLYOKE

33 Dicsal Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Glanville
Seller: William R. Chagnon
Date: 09/25/14

695 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John W. Powers
Seller: Ryan D. Hamel
Date: 09/25/14

20 Jefferson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Christine J. Bell
Seller: Emily A. Edwards
Date: 09/30/14

1010 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Gary Rome Holyoke LLC
Seller: Tobias, Stanley T., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/14

243 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Brunelle
Seller: Timothy W. Purington
Date: 09/29/14

183 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Betty Kaplowitz
Seller: Timothy V. Daniels
Date: 09/29/14

30 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Gabriel Rodriguez
Seller: Thomas J. Cammilleri
Date: 09/26/14

535 South Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sparrow Holdings LLC
Seller: Louis J. Luchini
Date: 09/23/14

23 Wellesley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Rachael M. Hougen
Seller: William Cubi
Date: 09/30/14

LONGMEADOW

452 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Xiuyun Zhang
Seller: Mary W. Palmer
Date: 09/25/14

118 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Bernadette E. Dunnirvine
Seller: Earlon L. Seeley
Date: 09/30/14

259 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Sullivan
Seller: Li Zhang
Date: 10/03/14

160 Ellington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $529,900
Buyer: Wesley L. Oakford
Seller: Shaun P. Gaus
Date: 09/26/14

215 Hazardville Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Jason C. Chew
Seller: Gerald H. Tober
Date: 09/25/14

91 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Jacqueline E. Mackechnie
Seller: Eric Lundberg
Date: 09/30/14

221 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Stuart D. Weissman
Seller: Lawrence F. Marquis
Date: 09/26/14

60 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John R. Ketcham
Seller: Sen Li
Date: 09/29/14

47 Normandy Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: William F. Peffer
Seller: Amy W. Wistreich
Date: 10/02/14

483 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Thanh T. Vo
Seller: Giuseppina M. Camerota
Date: 09/26/14

1280 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Pearson Williams Development Co.
Seller: Alliance Of Orthodox Congregation
Date: 09/30/14

LUDLOW

44 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chun J. Kim
Seller: Sandra A. Shooshan
Date: 10/02/14

449 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael Paine
Seller: Clyde Snow
Date: 10/03/14

32 Elaine Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Kevin F. Trombley
Seller: Robert B. Showalter
Date: 09/29/14

75-77 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $127,825
Buyer: Gervasio Crespo
Seller: Adelina Crespo
Date: 10/01/14

20 Gamache Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Jason Mourao
Seller: Gerald E. Dubour
Date: 09/30/14

230 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $223,900
Buyer: Paul T. Carr
Seller: James M. Quill
Date: 10/02/14

132 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Timothy Hnatow
Seller: Paul W. Hibbard
Date: 09/30/14

60 Posner Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Meagan Y. Belanger
Seller: Tourtellotte, Joanne M., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/14

465 State St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Michael J. Almeida
Seller: Jose R. Sa
Date: 09/26/14

18 Warwick Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Joseph B. Lanucha
Seller: Jazab LLC
Date: 09/30/14

MONSON

85 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $243,786
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michael Mun
Date: 10/03/14

128 Maxwell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Eric A. Berman
Seller: Lindsay E. Huot
Date: 09/29/14

PALMER

45 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Lenoard E. Deshais
Seller: Rollande T. Salois
Date: 09/26/14

3175 Foster St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kevin G. Chapman
Seller: Kim A. Gettens
Date: 09/29/14

9 Homestead St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,900
Buyer: Anthony E. Arventos
Seller: Nathan Nye
Date: 09/26/14

N/A
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Armand T. Madelle
Date: 10/02/14

61 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: John Michael Dean
Seller: Amy B. Schulze
Date: 09/26/14

19 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Crystal A. Floyd
Seller: Anthony E. Arventos
Date: 09/26/14

SPRINGFIELD

1325 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kristin A. Pancotti
Seller: Theresa K. Geier
Date: 10/03/14

Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $31,007,400
Buyer: 5 Town Station LLC
Seller: Urstadt Biddle Properties
Date: 09/29/14

110 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Yahaira Dejesus
Seller: Jimmy J. Linch
Date: 09/29/14

35 Bennington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Brianna L. Laporte
Seller: Steven C. Barnett
Date: 10/01/14

130 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jasvinder Arora
Seller: Edward J. Walsh
Date: 09/24/14

95 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Gregory J. Heffernan
Seller: Donald R. Scott
Date: 09/29/14

1344 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Brown
Seller: Kotowski, Henry I., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/14

276-280 Bridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Develop Springfield Corp.
Seller: BSC Realty Inc.
Date: 09/26/14

46 Bronson Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Ronald G. Senez
Seller: Batya Cohen
Date: 09/25/14

16 Burt Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,044
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Charles F. Moberg
Date: 10/03/14

111 Clydesdale Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Madeline Alicea
Date: 09/22/14

135 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Tek Gautam
Seller: Roberta W. Twining
Date: 10/03/14

342 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Louis W. Harm
Seller: Joan P. Flahive
Date: 09/26/14

41 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Stacy M. Sheard
Seller: Peter J. Tivnan
Date: 09/24/14

55 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Messer
Seller: Brian J. Maloney
Date: 09/30/14

33 Greenleaf St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Alexis Vergara
Seller: Richard W. Tyminski
Date: 10/03/14

41 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Silver P. Serra
Seller: Helder F. Nunes
Date: 10/02/14

240 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Robert F. Gayle
Seller: Paul E. Jerusik
Date: 09/26/14

38 Kittrell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Laura Landry
Seller: Leo Norkin
Date: 09/22/14

34 Marmon Court
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Curtis Miarecki
Seller: Gary D. Poehler
Date: 09/26/14

59 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Anthony Cicero
Seller: Kyle Anderson
Date: 09/26/14

110 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Raefat Tleis
Seller: Gilbert R. Barton
Date: 09/30/14

62 Midway St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Zachary Cortis
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 09/30/14

162 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $181,997
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert Burgess
Date: 09/25/14

40 Ogden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Thomas Day
Seller: Frank D. Roda
Date: 09/25/14

50 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Precious Williams
Seller: Bert V. Wright
Date: 10/03/14

130 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Justin D. Anstett
Seller: Christopher R. Driscoll
Date: 09/29/14

8 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Andrea Lopez-Jones
Seller: Gina M. Ferrera
Date: 09/30/14

50 Steuben St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Ermer A. Cruz
Seller: J. B. Camerlin Real Estate
Date: 11/30/12

372 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bhanu Tiwari
Seller: Gladys Wolmart
Date: 09/30/14

832-834 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Kinjal Vyas
Seller: Minh H. Bui
Date: 09/29/14

5 Town Plaza
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $31,007,400
Buyer: 5 Town Station LLC
Seller: Urstadt Biddle Properties
Date: 09/29/14

205 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Concepcion Morales
Seller: Michael W. Bush
Date: 09/23/14

SOUTHWICK

35 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Paul E. Jerusik
Seller: Robin A. Gardner
Date: 09/26/14

107 Coes Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Witchwood Realty LLC
Seller: Karen B. Legace
Date: 09/26/14

31 Deer Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Richard C. Rigazio
Seller: Gary M. Grosso
Date: 09/30/14

2 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Robert E. Slattery
Seller: Jane D. Widun
Date: 09/26/14

17 Lake Shore Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: Lace Twins LLC
Seller: Borrowed Time Realty LLC
Date: 10/01/14

141 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jane D. Widun
Seller: Ernest R. Lempke
Date: 09/26/14

1 Pauline Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Allison E. Leavitt
Seller: Richard R. Winiarski
Date: 09/30/14

30 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kara K. Jorud
Seller: Patricia S. Sambo
Date: 09/25/14

5 Reservoir Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Robin A. Gardner
Seller: Jeffrey Imbriglio
Date: 09/26/14

WESTFIELD

17 Adams St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Curran
Seller: Christina K. Crow
Date: 09/26/14

Ascutney Ave. (rear)
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael G. Kosinski
Seller: Atlantic Tree Nursery
Date: 10/02/14

151 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Castanera
Seller: Marcial Otero
Date: 09/24/14

11 Cleveland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephen R. Slater
Seller: Michael A. Denardo
Date: 09/30/14

47 Colony Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,550
Buyer: Richard P. Saloomey
Seller: Leonard F. Latour
Date: 09/23/14

14 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Travis K. Lucia
Seller: Cheryl A. Denardo
Date: 09/30/14

East Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael G. Kosinski
Seller: Atlantic Tree Nursery
Date: 10/02/14

58 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Victoria D. Reed-Britt
Seller: Veniamin Solokhin
Date: 10/01/14

50 Flynn Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Aaron F. Smith
Seller: RSP Realty LLC
Date: 09/30/14

25 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: E. R. Donovan
Seller: High, William H., (Estate)
Date: 09/29/14

133 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Gladding
Seller: James F. Florek
Date: 09/30/14

6 Hawthorne Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Crist C. Roussi
Seller: Matthew T. Vanheynigen
Date: 09/26/14

154 King St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Don P. Marks
Seller: Rebecca L. Lannon
Date: 09/30/14

27 Laurel Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $231,400
Buyer: James Ramistella
Seller: Robert F. Field
Date: 10/03/14

147 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Donald Robert
Seller: Robert N. Holmes
Date: 09/26/14

33 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Shakedown Properties LLC
Seller: Rosemary S. Fortier
Date: 10/02/14

45 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: John E. Wood
Seller: Regina A. Mullens
Date: 09/29/14

90 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Wesley Shewchuk
Seller: Rosemary J. Nevins
Date: 09/30/14

61 Murray Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Roy
Seller: Matthew C. Marchesi
Date: 10/01/14

Neck Road #28
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael G. Kosinski
Seller: Atlantic Tree Nursery
Date: 10/02/14

259 Notre Dame St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: David M. O’Connell
Seller: Cindy T. Lacoste
Date: 09/30/14

60 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,700
Buyer: Jeffery E. Popoli
Seller: Richard L. White
Date: 10/03/14

24 Ridgeview Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Nicholas M. Mobrice
Seller: Artur Lech
Date: 09/26/14

54 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Evan V. Serella
Seller: Matthew Bishop
Date: 09/26/14

514 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Christopher F. King
Seller: Kenneth Mitchell
Date: 09/29/14

Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael G. Kosinski
Seller: Atlantic Tree Nursery
Date: 10/02/14

914 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Richard J. Gogal
Seller: Richard J. Gogal
Date: 09/25/14

23 Wieser Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Angela J. Larke
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/29/14

27 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Cathy M. Martin
Seller: David M. Woelper
Date: 09/30/14

WILBRAHAM

16 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kristopher T. O’Connor
Seller: Kevin M. Gaboury
Date: 10/01/14

2 Kensington Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Manuel Bernardo
Seller: James R. Wawrzyk
Date: 09/26/14

137 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Crystal L. Morin
Seller: Nicholas Fazio
Date: 09/30/14

24 Maple St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Charles J. Haunton
Seller: Denise Tessier-Brown
Date: 09/24/14

252 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Knodler
Seller: Gilda M. Balboni
Date: 09/25/14

29 Pineywood Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Pamela Sergienko
Date: 09/25/14

277 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Steven C. Barnett
Seller: Richard K. Lovell
Date: 10/01/14

328 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Katelyn Bortolussi
Seller: Michael Teixeira
Date: 10/03/14

8 Surrey Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Daniele
Seller: John Kiah
Date: 09/29/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Matthew Stetson
Seller: Lucia, Joseph T., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/14

137 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: John J. Ryan
Seller: Justin W. Glaze
Date: 09/30/14

69 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Tariq Rahmat
Seller: Brian McNally
Date: 09/23/14

70 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Bartus
Seller: John E. Wood
Date: 09/29/14

30 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael G. Piccin
Seller: Justin D. Tisdell
Date: 09/30/14

68 Elmwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jeremy A. Keough
Seller: Wesley D. Shewchuk
Date: 09/30/14

33 Harbey Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Valentino
Seller: Mark D. Lussier
Date: 09/30/14

116 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephen Muller
Seller: Erwin J. Luippold
Date: 09/26/14

1219 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Harry Melendez
Seller: Equity T Co.
Date: 10/01/14

1321 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Mark Ryaboklyach
Seller: Lavigne, Lionel O., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/14

263 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Ian B. Shute
Seller: William J. Ahern
Date: 09/24/14

173 River St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: MLSZ Properties LLC
Seller: Buddy Realty LLC
Date: 09/26/14

45 Rochelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,600
Buyer: Regina R. Ranstrom
Seller: Richard S. Harty
Date: 09/26/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

27 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Linda L. Fijol
Seller: Sheralyn Bechtold
Date: 09/22/14

69 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Roger A. Magnus
Seller: Allan F. Hershfield
Date: 10/03/14

144 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,900
Buyer: Jungwoo Lee
Seller: Joslad & Associates PC
Date: 09/30/14

199 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Shou Hu
Seller: Sung, Young J., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/14

124 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Andrew S. Neuman
Seller: Kscbj Properties LLC
Date: 09/24/14

172 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Frank Flaherty
Seller: Pascoe, Dorothy B. C., (Estate)
Date: 09/29/14

BELCHERTOWN

478 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William H. Allan
Seller: Frank L. Ives
Date: 09/24/14

60 Daniel Square
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,050
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jamie G. Vousineau
Date: 09/26/14

223 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: Laurie M. Shea
Seller: Utama Abdulwahid
Date: 10/03/14

570 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Property Edge LLC
Seller: Coyer, Alice E., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/14

7 Overlook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Senecal
Seller: C. G. Weaver
Date: 09/25/14

Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Tremblay
Seller: Robert E. Cote
Date: 09/25/14

CUMMINGTON

54 Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Julielyn P. Becker
Seller: John M. Stevens
Date: 10/01/14

104 Porter Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Ana E. Toth
Seller: Jean B. Mazeau TR
Date: 09/26/14

EASTHAMPTON

16 Arthur St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Segal Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: RLRW LLC
Date: 09/25/14

36 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Christopher B. Shattuck
Seller: Shelley M. Daughdrill
Date: 09/23/14

3 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $197,400
Buyer: Gertrude E. Hooks
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 09/30/14

15 Center St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $242,900
Buyer: Bruce A. Andrew
Seller: Jeffrey W. Ketcham
Date: 09/26/14

28 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Dunn
Seller: Laurie A. Kline
Date: 09/30/14

5-7 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Cory A. Staples
Seller: Keith D. Powers
Date: 09/24/14

1 Park Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $268,800
Buyer: Robert A. Canon
Seller: Thomas E. Downie
Date: 09/26/14

11 Silver Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Thomas E. Downie
Seller: Eugene S. Picard
Date: 09/26/14

33 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Phebe B. Sessions
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 09/29/14

10 Truehart Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Nathan W. Adams
Seller: Tammy L. Kaleta
Date: 09/26/14

GOSHEN

12 Lilly Pond Lane
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lucas A. McCraw
Seller: John B. Rustico
Date: 09/30/14

82 Shaw Road
Goshen, MA 01026
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: John F. Bienz
Seller: Jonathan R. Funk
Date: 09/26/14

44 West Shore Dr.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Philip W. McArthur
Seller: Susan Fortgang
Date: 10/03/14

HADLEY

85 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Dirgha B. Gurung
Seller: William H. Allan
Date: 09/24/14

216 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Amir Mikhchi
Seller: Jennifer L. Snyder
Date: 10/01/14

HATFIELD

15 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Margot C. Lacey
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 09/26/14

168 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Walter K. Feldman
Seller: Carol S. Dryzgula
Date: 09/29/14

HUNTINGTON

62 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ashley J. Spear
Seller: Jamie Desormier
Date: 09/24/14

NORTHAMPTON

69 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christopher Mereschuk
Seller: Patricia A. Mullady
Date: 09/26/14

69 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01039
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: 69 Bridge Street LLC
Seller: All Smiles LLC
Date: 09/22/14

307 Damon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Isaac Chow
Seller: Kubasek, Laura S., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/14

53 East Center St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jacob N. Masenior
Seller: Susan F. O’Neill
Date: 09/30/14

22 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Peter L. Galvagni
Seller: Marguerite A. Hewes
Date: 10/02/14

68 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: L. P. Audette Builders Inc.
Seller: David J. McCutcheon
Date: 10/01/14

20 Linden St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Grace A. Bianciardi
Seller: Timothy H. McNerney
Date: 09/26/14

90 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $543,605
Buyer: Karen L. O’Brock
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 09/25/14

100 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Kozuch
Seller: Bodin, Richard L., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/14

256 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Maura F. Bradford
Seller: Deacon, Joan, (Estate)
Date: 10/03/14

358 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Earl R. Illingsworth
Seller: Joel I. Schulman
Date: 10/01/14

82 Stone Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Randy S. Kaplan
Seller: Keith H. Davis
Date: 10/01/14

645 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kara B. Mcmahon
Seller: Annette O’Leary TR
Date: 09/26/14

946 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Charles W. Baranowski
Seller: Christine K. Barry
Date: 09/26/14

PLAINFIELD

9 Mountain St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: 9 Mountain Retreats RE
Seller: David A. Danielson
Date: 10/02/14

SOUTH HADLEY

502 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Doyle
Seller: John N. Thibbitts
Date: 09/26/14

15 Applewood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: James R. Brady
Seller: Helene S. Grunes
Date: 10/03/14

333 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian S. McClaflin
Seller: Griffin, Michael A. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 10/01/14

2 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Angela Belieu
Seller: Christine M. Germain
Date: 10/03/14

Jacobs Way #1
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Mary L. Pigott
Seller: Home Improvement Assocs.
Date: 09/24/14

11 Lois Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Cornelius J. Debeer
Seller: Paul E. Horne
Date: 09/24/14

25 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Genti Lagji
Seller: Donna-Lou Fournier
Date: 10/01/14

33 Queen Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Caleb M. Machak
Seller: Douglas M. Bernstein
Date: 09/30/14

11 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Robert C. Wallace
Seller: Barbara D. Keegan
Date: 09/25/14

118 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Kobus
Seller: Mark D. Griswold
Date: 09/26/14

SOUTHAMPTON

3 Beccari Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Suzanne McElroy
Seller: Michael A. Cosgriff
Date: 10/02/14

8 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: F&G Development Corp.
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 09/25/14

30 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Mark Daughdrill
Seller: Philip M. Westerman
Date: 09/23/14

WARE

5 Gareau Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Russell Kularski
Seller: Catherine E. Koczur
Date: 09/25/14

19 Oakridge Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Robert P. Beaulieu
Seller: Eric A. Ellison
Date: 09/24/14

43 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael S. Soja
Seller: Kevin Chapman
Date: 09/29/14

6 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $263,456
Buyer: Flagstar Bank
Seller: John Williams
Date: 09/26/14

WESTHAMPTON

334 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Maren E. Buck
Seller: Jason A. Doktor
Date: 09/26/14

WILLIAMSBURG

22 High St.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Anna R. Lawrence
Seller: Elizabeth M. Huntley
Date: 09/23/14

31 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Filson
Seller: Gerald D. Lashway
Date: 10/03/14

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alves, Melissa A.
a/k/a Ablondi Alves, Melissa Lynn
15 Forest St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/14

Arts Block LLC
59 Shearer Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 09/21/14

Basamania, Paul Walter
263 Bridge Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/14

Bates, Philip L.
69 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/28/14

Bedson, Jeremy T.
212 Main St., Apt. 2
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Belisle, Donald W.
1098 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/18/14

Bonanza, Kirsten Anne
1 Solar Circle
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/14

Brasee, Jack G.
Brasee, Gail M.
P.O. Box 625
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/14

Brenner Remodeling Corporation
Life Source Products
Brenner, Jay M.
274 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/14

Briggs, Bradley R.
PO Box 192
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Broughton, Arlene J.
a/k/a Broughton-Burgos, Arlene J.
44 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Burgos, Javier
44 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Bushey, Jason A.
Bushey, Crystal K.
a/k/a Thurmond, Crystal K.
P.O. Box 295
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/20/14

Butler, Betty M.
75 Commercial St., Apt. A227
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/14

Coakley, Nicole D.
P.O. Box 90534
Springfield, MA 01139
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Crane, Diane W.
44 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Danehey, Amybeth
183 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Devenitch, Brittney H.
156 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Dunn, Timothy Michael
Dunn, Marjorie Love
65 Lover’s Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Eitel, Paul K.
29 Salem St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/19/14

Emerson, Richard A.
Emerson, Danielle S.
a/k/a Bramucci, Danielle S.
8 Juniper Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/23/14

Fay, Aimee
97 Columbia Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/14

Fedora, Andrew S.
Fedora, Erin C.
112 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Goff, Tracey A.
28 Red Bridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/14

Goldman, Richard I.
159 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/14

Guiel, Annette Mabel
29A Paul Revere Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/14

Hastings, Josephine F.
74 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/14

Huard, Richard D.
Huard, Susan E
5 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/19/14

James, Jimmie R.
134 Catherine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/16/14

Jones, Sherry L.
103 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/23/14

Karapetyan, Miran V.
26 Wilbert Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/14

Kohlenberger, Vernon
15 Anita Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/14

Laguerre, Liznayda
374 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/14

Larimore, Tami S.
16 Delaware Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/20/14

Leger, Gary Michael
77 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/14

Marcous, Lauren M.
15 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Marof, Andrew R.
1196 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/14

Martinez, Roberto
419 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/14

Martins, Fernando G.
23 #B Darling St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Niquette, Gary L.
250 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/20/14

Northampton Therapeutic Massage
Zajkowski, Kathryn Carol
99 Island Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Orzino, Megan Marie
389 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/19/14

Padgett, Matthew J.
Markwith-Padgett, Sara A.
284 Dewey Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/20/14

Paroli, Lisa A.
87 Coronet Circle
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/14

Passidakis, Nicholas M.
229 Green Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Pavone, Marianne
274 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/14

Pelkey, John C.
Pelkey, Denene
786 East St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/20/14

Podmore, Judith E.
30 Clinton Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/19/14

Purcell, Melissa A.
143 Pendexter Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/19/14

Reardon, Patricia
33 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/22/14

Regish, Catherine M.
1 Victoria Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/14

Rivera, Jacqueline
79 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/19/14

Sanders, Dawn Marie
a/k/a Sanders-Whalley, Dawn
a/k/a Gormley, Dawn
P.O. Box 329
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

Sheret, Kenneth R.
Sheret, Leslie Ann
152 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Shoum, Krystle M.
27 Lathrop St., Apt. 3
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/14

Smith, Gregory T.
62 Pinedale Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/14

Spafford, David H.
484 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/14

Staples, Victoria A.
174 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/14

Stasiowski, Dorothy D.
47 Allen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Stevenson, George
149 Benedict Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/14

Tejeda, Iris
760 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/14

The Pushkin, LLC,
332 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 09/21/14

Theoclis, Thomas K.
60 Quaboag Valley Co-op
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/30/14

Torres, Rosa
a/k/a Guerra, Rosa M.
36 Amherst Ave.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/14

Tranghese, Pasquale William
1 Springfield St., Apt. #306
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/24/14

Villar-Salce, Jessica
15 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/29/14

Warner, Kent A.
Warner, Susanne M.
36 Cedar St.
Greenfield, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/14

Yard, Mario Alejandro
Yard, Somalia Eleua
33 Barton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/14

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Autokraft Service
119 Walnut St.
Douglas Thies

CDP Automotive
33 River Road
Noel Rosario

Stick Time Express
153 Springfield St.
Sean Provost

Suzette Donald Photography
65 Kathy Terrace
Suzette Donald

The Beast Inc.
16 Walnut St.
Derenik Vartanyan

CHICOPEE

Memorial Drive Dental Association
1176 Memorial Dr.
Timothy Rusiecki

My Indians, My Yemaga, My Niccan Pagan Way of Life
90 Fernhill St.
Miguel A. Roldan

Nunez Tax Service
28 Montgomery St.
Sonia Torres

GREENFIELD

Hutchinson Daycare
7 Willow St.
Jamine Hutchinson

Magickal Moments
39 Leyden Road
Robert G. Cross

Old Tavern Farm
817 Colrain Road
Gary Sanderson

Stiles Lake Investments, LLC
1135 Bernardston Road
Maureen Hanlon

Sugar Rush Studio
327 Chapman St.
Linda Mullaney

HOLYOKE

Caretenders
330 Whitney Ave.
Michael Guarnieri

Hi-Shine Nails
246 Westfield Road
Thuy V. Tran

J & C Enterprise
100 Nonotuck St.
John Hurley

Nuestras Raices Community Kitchen
329 Main St.
Hilda Roque

Sam’s Food Store
515 High St.
Munazia Akbar

Stop & Shop Gas
28 Lincoln St.
Mark Puza

T.J. Maxx
33 Holyoke St.
Kate Titus

Undefeated Cuts
134 High St.
Marcos J. Alvarado

SPRINGFIELD

Knowledge, LLC
122 White St.
Fernando Massey

L-A Auto Sales and Repair
118 Armory St.
Wassim A. Elkadri

LD Green Artist
31 Old Farm Road
Lawrence D. Green

Little Store
285 Belmont Ave.
George Mudachi

Los Bandoleros Barber Shop
616 Belmont Ave.
Ramon J. Rios

Medina Odd Jobs
63 Langdon St.
Joselito Medina

Melkor Inc.
1242 Main St.
David Melnichuk

Nailistix’s
22 Arnold St.
Yvette Parker

Nathan Doctor Sofrito
57 Miller St.
Jonathan Ortiz

NCB Siding
23 Crosley St.
Nathan C. Barraso

Neo MA Inc.
296 Cooley St.
Heewoo Han

NSA Market
2760 Main St.
Hipolito Abreu

P.J.R. Remodeling
195 Middle St.
Pablo J. Rios

Progressive Soccer Club
81 Monrovia St.
Dwayne N. Brown

Ritchie’s Handyman Service
230 El Paso St.
Ritchie Nebar

Santiago’s Recycling
91 Pinevale St.
Daniel Santiago

Smash Cleaning Services
85 Westford Ave.
Tanyika Scott

Sos Clothing Brand, LLC
45 Willow St.
Marlon G. Hudson

Star Nails
1130 State St.
Edward Ly

Tony’s Pizza and Restaurant
106 Boston Road
Aniello Gisolfi

Verwin Janitorial Service
30 Bissell Ave.
Verona E. Lamonth

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Carter’s
935 Riverdale St.
Carter’s Retail, Inc.

People’s Choice Real Estate
387 Riverdale St.
Richard Harty

ST Plumbing & Heating
67 Fairview Ave.
Vyatcheslav Tsukanov

T-Mobile
935 Riverdale St.
Erin Pinno

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Cruz & Gallagher Insurance Agency Inc., 1643 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Jeff Cruz, 124 Mulberry St., Springfield, MA 01105. Insurance Agency.

Elek-Holz Inc., 165 Front St., Suite 3407, Chicopee, MA 01013. Jennifer Yanyuk, 148 Telegraph Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Woodworking and electronics manufacturing.

EASTHAMPTON

Bethlehem House Inc., 33 Knipfer Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Pamela Hibbard, same. Provides a wide range of services and resources to parents facing pregnancy.

Easthampton Precision Manufacturing Inc., 16 Arthur St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Jeremy Segal, same. Manufacturing machine/fabrication shop.

FLORENCE

Brick and Feather Brewery Inc., 221 Pine St., Suite 140, Florence, MA 01062. Lawrence George, same. Beer brewery.

HADLEY

Body Spa Inc., 367 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035. Yu Pei, 4170 Main St. B3357, Flushing NY 11355. Body Spa.

NORTHAMPTON

Dr. Kate Klemer Inc., 86 Moser St., Northampton, MA 01060. Katherine Pastrich-Klemer, same. Chiropractic and nutritional services.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Innovation Center Inc., 81 Kellogg St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. B. Stephen Boyd, 24 Glendale Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266. Provides facilities and educational programs that enable and accelerate innovation and growth of existing businesses in Berkshire County.

Cat Construction Inc., 70 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael Walsh, same. Construction services.

SOUTH HADLEY

Curran-Jones & O’Brien Inc., 33 Lamb St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Timothy O’Brien, 27 Hilltop St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Funeral Home.

SPRINGFIELD

EB Homes, 1670 Parker St., Springfield, MA 01128. Evan Willard, same. Real estate redevelopment, investing.

WESTFIELD

ABA Transport, 121 A Otis St., Westfield, MA 01085. Aleksandr Bunin, same. Operating specialty and dedicated services of transporting foods, commercial goods, vehicles, and other commodities via flatbed, container, and heavy hauling trailers on a for-hire basis.

Alessio’s Pizza Inc., 16 Kelly Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Alessio Calabrese, same. Pizza restaurant.

Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
 
• Oct. 29: ACCGS Western Mass. Business Expo Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., MassMutual Center, Springfield. Keynote Speaker: Gov. Deval Patrick. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
 
AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
413-253-0700
 
• Oct. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Sponsored by Western Massachusetts Electric Co. Your chance to rub elbows with Amherst-area elected officials. Cost: $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. To RSVP, call Tammy-Lynn at (413) 253-0700 or e-mail [email protected].
 
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 
• Oct. 23: Auction/Beer & Wine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Cost: $35 pre-registered, $40 at the door. The public is welcome to attend and enjoy tastings from Kappy’s Liquors and Williams Distributing Corp., delicious gourmet food from the Delaney House, take some photos in the complimentary photo booth, and bid on many auction items, including gift baskets and gift certificates to area restaurants.
• Oct. 30: Taking Care of Business, Workshop 4, 9-11 a.m., Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “How to Retain Your Top Talent.” Topics include recruitment and turnover costs, production loss, and retraining. Presenter: James Percy, Willard Financial Group, LLC. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.
 
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
 
• Oct. 23: Workforce Training Speaker Breakfast, 7 a.m., hosted by Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Sponsored by Franklin/Hampshire Career Center and Batchelder Associates. Part of the Chamber’s Speaker Series 2014. Come and learn about available state funding for employee training and technical assistance for any size business. Breakfast includes coffee, tea, and juice station; scrambled eggs; French toast; sausage; home fries; assorted breakfast pastries. Cost: $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Call the chamber to sign up. Seating is limited.
• Nov. 1: 14th Annual Sock Hop Bowl-A-Thon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., hosted by Canal Bowling Lanes, 74 College Highway, Southampton. Sponsored by TurningLeaf Design and Easthampton Savings Bank to benefit the Chamber’s downtown holiday-lighting fund. Free pizza for bowlers, raffles, contests, and lots of fun. Music by DJ Fred. Donations accepted for raffle at each session. Cost: $100 per five-member team. Lane sponsorships: $50. For more information or to enter, call the chamber.
• Nov. 4: GRIST (Get Real Individual Support Today) meeting, 9-10 a.m. at the chamber office. Speaker: Ruth Griggs of RC Communications, on “Marketing Planning 101.” Cost: free, but attendees are asked to RSVP.
 
GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.
 
GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900
 
• Nov. 5: November Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Food Bank of Western Mass., 97 North Hatfield St., Hatfield. Sponsor: Homeward Vets. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Nov. 12: “Creating an Online Marketing System,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, Community Room, 325 King St., Northampton. Sponsor: Tina Stevens 470. Speaker: Tina Stevens. Topics will include maximizing your online messages, effectively using calls to action, understanding the flow of search, setting goals and expectations, understanding the return on investment of online marketing, and developing a plan. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• Nov. 14: “Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Sponsored by Pioneer Training. Speaker: Don Lesser. This workshop will present our favorite tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 15 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• Dec. 10: Joint Chamber Mixer for Greater Northampton and Amherst Area chamber members, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Lord Jeffrey Inn, 30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Sponsored by Florence Savings Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Dec. 15: New Member Orientation, 3-4 p.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. This is the chance to tell us more about your business and how the chamber can best serve you. Cost: free.
 
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• Nov. 3: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Additional information will be posted as the event draws near. For more information, Call Pam at the Chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Nov. 12: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Riverbend Medical Group, 395 Southampton Road, Westfield. Additional information to be posted as the event draws closer.
 
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310
 
• Oct. 29: Western Mass. Business Expo Luncheon, 11:30-1 p.m., MassMutual Center, Springfield. Featuring Patricia Diaz Dennis, former senior vice president and assistant general counsel of AT&T and former White House presidential appointee. Tickets: $40. Make reservations online at www.myonlinechamber.com. This Luncheon is included in the PWC Luncheon Season Pass, but reservations are required.
 
SOUTH HADLEY/GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

• Nov. 7: CheckPoint 2014 Legislative Symposium, 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, Holyoke. The Greater Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce will bring legislative leaders from Washington, D.C. and Boston to Western Mass. State House Speaker Bob DeLeo, state Senate President-elect Stan Rosenberg, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal have agreed to participate, along with the entire House and Senate delegations from the chambers’ cities and towns. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., a panel discussion will ensue with the state delegation, with questions from the audience, followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. To register, call (413) 568-1618.

Agenda Departments

Memory and Brain Health
Oct. 21: Glenmeadow Retirement will offer a presentation by Smith College Professor Mary Harrington on memory and brain health from 10 a.m. to noon at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. Harrington will draw on her expertise as a neuroscientist and share her findings on how to keep the brain healthy and active. Harrington’s discussion, “The Memory Muscle: Understanding the Brain and Keeping It Fit,” will include tips on improving memory through focus, practice, and social interaction. The free program will also feature accessible lessons on neuroscience. Harrington has worked as an undergraduate professor at Smith College, specializing in the brain regulation of circadian rhythms and sleep, since 1987. Her research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Established in 1884, Glenmeadow is a nonprofit, accredited, continuing-care retirement community, providing independent and assisted living at its campus at 24 Tabor Crossing in Longmeadow and expanded Glenmeadow at Home services throughout Greater Springfield. “As a nonprofit, our mission is to serve seniors and their families. One of the ways we do that is by providing free educational offerings in convenient locations throughout the area,” said Tim Cotz, president and CEO. Seating for the Oct. 21 event is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (413) 567-7800 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit glenmeadow.org/learning for more information.

Estate Planning for Divorced, Blended Families
Oct. 21: Monson Savings Bank will present a complimentary workshop titled “Estate Planning for Divorced and Blended Families: It Can Be Done!” featuring attorneys Hyman Darling and Todd Ratner from Bacon Wilson, P.C. The event will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Teresa’s Restaurant, 315 Palmer Road, Ware. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The workshop is designed to help divorced, remarried, or partnered people sort through the complexities of designating who will have financial and medical-care authority if they become disabled, and ensuring that inheritance is seamlessly passed along to the intended heirs. Darling and Ratner will provide important information, tools, and guidance to assist people with creating an estate plan that achieves their goals and addresses multiple parties and priorities. “Understanding and creating estate plans can be complicated and overwhelming — even moreso for divorced individuals or blended families,” said Steve Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “This workshop will help people to make sound decisions when it comes to inheritance and designating a responsible party for financial and healthcare authority.” RSVP by contacting Anna Driscoll at (413) 267-1221 or [email protected]. Seating is limited.

Human Services Forum Employment-law Event
Oct. 23: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., an employment-law firm serving the Greater Springfield area, announced that partner Susan Fentin will host a presentation regarding recent developments in the area of labor and employment law as part of the Human Services Forum (HSF) training series. The half-day presentation will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield. The presentation, titled “Something Old, Something New,” will cover a number of recent developments in the area of labor and employment law, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s new enforcement guidance on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was issued in July. “The EEOC’s guidance contains a summary of the existing law, which is not actually new information but is an important reminder of employers’ obligations under this statute,” said Fentin. “Additionally, the guidance also includes some surprising interpretations of the law that may alleviate potential issues for employers with pregnant workers.” Fentin will also cover recent Massachusetts legislation affecting employers, including the Bay State’s new domestic violence leave law, changes to the state’s minimum wage, and new rights for domestic workers. The program will allot a substantial amount of time for attendees to ask questions. The event is $55 for HSF members and $65 for non-members; the fee includes continental breakfast. Registration for the event can be completed online at humanservicesforum.org. Fentin has been a partner at the firm since 2004. Her practice concentrates on labor and employment counseling, advising large and small employers on their responsibilities and obligations under state and federal employment laws, and representing employers before state and federal agencies and in court. She speaks frequently to employer groups, conducts training on avoiding problems in employment law, and teaches master classes on both the FMLA and ADA. She is routinely named as a Super Lawyer and, since 2010, has been ranked as one of the top labor and employment attorneys in Massachusetts by the prestigious Chambers USA rating firm. The Human Service Forum was founded in 1986 as an association of nonprofit and public agencies as well as individuals providing human services in the Pioneer Valley. The forum was envisioned by its founders to be a vehicle for communicating the important contributions of human services to quality of life in Pioneer Valley communities, and for members to network, address problems of mutual concern, and discuss major trends and changes impacting human services.

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rn Mass.Business Expo

Oct. 29: The fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo, presented by BusinessWest at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, is a business-to-business show featuring more than 150 booths, seminars, and Show Floor Theater presentations, as well as a day-capping Expo Social. In addition, Gov. Deval Patrick will be the speaker at the ACCGS Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. The Professional Women’s Chamber Luncheon, at 11:30 a.m., will feature Patricia Diaz Dennis, senior vice president at AT&T, member of the MassMutual board of directors, and a past presidential appointee to the Federal Communications Commission. See the special section of this issue for details about other events, programs, and featured speakers. Comcast Business will again be Presenting Sponsor, while the social will be sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and MGM Springfield. Silver Sponsors are Health New England, DIF Design, Johnson & Hill Staffing, and MassMutual Financial Group. Education sponsor is the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. For more information, call (413) 781-8600 or visit www.wmbexpo.com.

50th Noble Ball
Nov. 1: Noble Hospital’s 50th anniversary Noble Ball will be held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. More than 800 guests are expected to attend the black-tie event, which will feature live entertainment, silent and live auctions, food, dancing, and more. Since the first ball, Noble Hospital has used this signature event to raise money for hospital operating funds, building improvements, equipment purchases, and more. The 2013 ball raised $250,000 for the Oncology Unit in order to provide a more comfortable environment for cancer patients and their families. This year’s ball proceeds will be used to enhance Noble’s entrance and reception area to provide updated ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access. “Our goal is to make Noble easily accessible for all,” said Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Community Development. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Noble Ball, visit www.noblehospital.org/ball or email [email protected].

Legislative Symposium
Nov. 7: The Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, and South Hadley & Granby Chambers of Commerce have joined forces in successfully attracting the top leaders of the Massachusetts House and Senate, and every member of the Massachusetts House and Senate who specifically represent the collective Chamber’s municipalities, to an afternoon-long exchange of ideas and information. The event will take place at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. A panel discussion with the state delegation will take place between 1:30 and 3:30, with questions from the audience. It will be followed by a cocktail reception, which area mayors and town administrators will also attend. Reservations are required, and tickets cost $50 per person for chamber members and $60 for non-members. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will participate as a keynote speaker, adding his perspective and expertise from Washington, and state House Speaker Bob DeLeo will also be a keynote speaker, sharing insights on gateway cities, among other topics. “We are ecstatic by the response to this effort to bring the top decision-makers in government here to Western Mass.,” said Eileen Drumm, president of the Greater Chicopee Chamber. “The elected officials who have confirmed their attendance and the membership of our respective chambers who have already responded to our pre-announcement outreach are stunning. Our members, the business people and entrepreneurs that make our economy run, the people who create and provide jobs here, want access to these leaders and want to engage in a real dialogue that helps them to help us. It was important to us to achieve this for them and that we make the cost of attendance as reasonable as possible.” In addition to DeLeo and Neal, state Sens. Stanley Rosenberg, Gale Candaras, Donald Humason Jr. and James Welch will attend, joined by state Reps. John Scibak, Aaron Vega, John Velis, and Joseph Wagner, House chairman of Economic Affairs and Emerging Technologies. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are still available. For $750, sponsors receive their name and logo on the invitations, their name included on all broadcast e-mails of all the chambers, name and recognition in the event program and all future press releases, as well as four VIP seating tickets. Current sponsors include Spherion Staffing, Mercy Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Center, Mestek Inc., Holyoke Gas & Electric, Health New England, Dave’s Truck Repair, the Republican/El Pueblo Latino, Marcotte Ford, PeoplesBank, the Center for School Crisis Intervention and Assessment, United Personnel, Comcast, and Chicopee Savings Bank. For more information, visit the Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield or South Hadley chamber website.

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
Atlantic Charter Insurance Co. v. Eagle Transit, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation premiums: $5,143
Filed: 9/19/24

Northeast IT Systems Inc. v. D & D Masonry & Chimney
Allegation: Non-payment of equipment and services: $1,300+
Filed: 9/18/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Mark T. Laramee v. Lisa Mackechnie and Vesuvio, LLC d/b/a Carpaccio
Allegation: Default on agreement: $295,457.23
Filed: 8/14/14

Mary Ellen Morisette v. Westfield Meadows Corp. and John J. Shannon
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: $500,000+
Filed: 8/22/14

Victor Shibley, Kathleen Sweeney, and Canterbury Construction Inc. v. United Bank

Allegation: Violation of consumer protection, negligence, wrongful debit, and breach of contract: $815,000+
Filed: 8/13/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Michael P. Kamenides, as personal representative of the estate of Mark P. Kamenides v. Ryder Funeral Home Inc. and William W. Ryder
Allegation: Breach of contract, interference with a corpse, negligence, and severe emotional distress: $29,305
Filed: 7/18/14

Safety Insurance Co., as subrogee of Thomas and Cynthia Downey v. Rowenta Inc. a/k/a Groupe SEB, USA
Allegation: Product liability causing fire: $585,522.62
Filed: 7/22/14

Saloomey Construction Inc. v. Jet Properties
Allegation: Non-payment of labor and materials: $39,940.60
Filed: 9/3/14

Todd McLeague v. One World Technologies Inc. and Ryobi Technologies Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in the design and manufacture of a circular saw causing injury: $64,900
Filed: 9/19/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Easthampton Savings Bank v. David A. Weise d/b/a Weise Design and Construction
Allegation: Breach of contract: $21,000
Filed: 8/11/14

Florence Savings Bank v. Zbignew Kosior d/b/a Kings Hill Construction
Allegation: Monies owed for overdraft and bounced-check fees: $3,016.21
Filed: 8/7/14

Paul Duga v. Bernard F. Shea d/b/a Shea Tree Service
Allegation: Failure to pay rent: $38,000
Filed: 8/5/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. NMR Associates Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation insurance: $9,261.69
Filed: 8/6/14

The Hartford Courant Co. v. Excellence Auto Exchange Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $3,365.00
Filed: 8/19/14

US Foods Inc. v. MGB Inc. d/b/a Electric Café and Margaret Boxold
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,137.30
Filed: 8/1/14

Vanguard Mold Remediation Inc. v. DLP Hospitality, LLC and Shailesh D. Patel
Allegation: Non-payment of balance for mold remediation: $17,450
Filed: 8/27/14

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Gearing Up
FiveSomeDave’s Truck Repair recently celebrated the grand opening of its second facility at 649 Cottage St. in Springfield. Seen here, from left, are Hank Downey, senior vice president of Chicopee Savings Bank; Carol Brennan, director of Business Development for CDC New England; Ron Proulx, general manager of Dave’s Truck Repair; Dave Proulx, president of Dave’s Truck Repair; and Bill Wagner, president of Chicopee Savings Bank.

Welcome Back
ThreesomeFamily, friends, members of judiciary, and city officials gathered on Sept. 17 to celebrate Mary Hurley’s retirement from her position as first justice of the Chicopee District Court, and her return to the Springfield-based law firm Cooley Shrair. Hurley is seen here with Peter Shrair, Esq., left, and David Shrair, Esq.

Opinion
Yes on Casinos, No on Question 3

Voters will head to the ballot box early next month to decide, among other things, whether to allow casinos in the Bay State.

Putting aside the issue of our state’s highest court hijacking the legislative process by allowing this question to see the light of day, the ballot initiative attempts to circumvent a years-long process by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its elected officials, not to mention the casino operators who thought they were playing on a level field, having invested tens of millions of dollars in an open and competitive process to obtain the necessary permits and licenses to operate.

It also attempts to undo the will of the people by invalidating elections held in several Bay State cities and towns, including Springfield, where voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of allowing a casino to be built.

While we believe voters will see the light and vote down this initiative, we are concerned that many people may think they are voting in favor of allowing casinos when their vote may accomplish just the opposite. Question 3 is poorly written and confusing on many fronts, and voters need to understand what ‘yes’ and ‘no’ really mean. In this case, ‘no’ means you actually support the state’s plans to allow casinos by voting not to undo what has rightfully been approved by the state Legislature and cities like Springfield. A ‘yes’ vote means just the opposite — throwing away nearly three years of diligent, hard work by government and business, with government, for once, being a productive partner in a process that was open, competitive, and, we think, fair (or as fair as it can get on Beacon Hill).

Casinos have gotten a lot of bad press this summer and fall — and not just in the Bay State. The headlines out of Atlantic City have been downbeat to say the least, with several casinos, some with price tags well north of $1 billion, going out of business, leaving thousands out of work, and the future of that city in question. Some of these properties have new owners who have made promises to reopen, but the picture on the boardwalk remains bleak. Meanwhile, closer to home, business at Connecticut’s two casinos has slowed, and there is no shortage of analysts saying the Northeast is already oversaturated with casinos, even without the Bay State’s planned facilities — up to three resort casinos and a slots parlor.

But we believe MGM’s plan to build a resort casino in Springfield’s South End is strong and multi-faceted and does not rely mainly on gaming revenues, like its struggling counterparts in New Jersey, to stay profitable.

BusinessWest joins the chorus of voices, including area business and economic-development agencies (and, yes, unions) saying that voters in the Commonwealth should support the already-approved plan to allow casinos in Massachusetts.

Why? Primarily because of what it means for Springfield. MGM’s plan represents a unique opportunity — an opportunity for thousands of new jobs, an opportunity to perhaps spark a long-overdue revitalization of Springfield’s downtown and riverfront, an opportunity for this proud city to be relevant again and noteworthy for more than its high poverty rate and fiscal woes. Allowing a casino in Springfield builds on the region’s growing tourism industry, adding yet another successful venue to the many that already exist, like Six Flags, the Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Eastern States Exposition.

We understand the risks. Those who say the Northeast is oversaturated with casinos may be right. But we fully believe this is a risk worth accepting. Before MGM entered the picture, no one had ever come forward with a plan to invest $800 million in Springfield, and it’s highly unlikely we will see a proposal involving that many zeroes again.

We don’t fully know what’s going to happen over the next several years if the pro-casino forces prevail on Nov. 4 — no one does. But we have a pretty good sense of what will happen if they don’t. A decade from now, Springfield’s South End will look much like it does now — is there any incentive for anyone to invest there? — and the downtown will continue to struggle. And the all-important fight for new jobs, well … that will suffer a devastating setback, because, as we’ve said many times, there is simply no plan B for this city.

Considering what’s at stake, we believe it’s clear that the logical step for the state’s residents is to say ‘yes’ to casinos — or, more to the point, vote ‘no’ on Question 3.

Springfield’s future rests in the balance.