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Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

Departments Picture This

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

Celebrating a Century of Caring

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

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

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.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

Michael B. Katz

Paul H. Rothschild

Stephen Krevalin

Hyman Darling

Gina Barry

Adam Basch

Todd Ratner

Kevin V. Maltby

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

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, 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

• 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

• 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.

Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2014

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.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Antonellis, Joseph C.
Antonellis, Laura A.
8 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Arslanian, Brian
24 Clifton Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/10/14

Asselin, Richard
Asselin, Vivian
35 Pheasant Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Babbie, April Ann
314 Goodwin St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/11/14

Bartlett, Susan L.
17 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Black Leg Tavern, LLC
Gilman, James A.
7 Lowell Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Brennan, Linda A.
46 Castle Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Craig, Bradford S.
1070B West Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/11/14

DeCelles, Daniel R.
49 Summer St., Apt A
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Desgroseilliers, Denise Michele
50 Petersham Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Ferraro, Joseph James
Ferraro, Christin Jean
a/k/a Lewis, Christin J.
930 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Griffin, Elizabeth J.
16 Arvesta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Lacroix, Timothy R.
Lacroix, Donna L.
403 Dipping Hole Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/11/14

Lanty, John Thomas
Lanty, Doris Marie
6 Laurel Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Mendez, Angel D.
Gonzalez, Yaritza
987 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/14

Mentiply, Harold
93 Grochmal Ave., Lot 101
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/14/14

Miss J’s Cafe
Betts, Kevin Kieth
60 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Penna, Michael Nicholas
191 Phoenix Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Pleppo, Nicholas
26 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/12/14

Tenanes, William A.
18 Harlow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/15/14

Von Flatern, Neil F.
Von Flatern, Gina M.
31 Marshall St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/10/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

2 Moms with a Mop
71 Oak Lane
Nancy Gentile

Best Choice Self Defense
80 Ramah Circle
Antonne B. Mathes

FreshRide, LLC
75 Anvil St.
Nicholas Noto

Majestic Transportation
1 South End Bridge Circle
James McKoy

Marshfellows
562 Springfield St.
Autumn Silva

CHICOPEE

Cabral Concrete by Design
208 Granby Road
Kevin Cabral

Crosstown Courier Service Inc.
165 Front St.
Christopher Noyes

Hannah’s Closet
477 Britton St.
Lindsay Haesqert

KJR Landscaping
15 East St.
Kevin Belder

The Hair Team
19 White Birch Plaza
Maxime Partyka

HOLYOKE

ABC Mini Store
621 South Canal St.
Robert J. Cell

ADK Improvements
120 Front St.
Edward Owen
Cecy’s Café
330 Whitey Ave.
Cecilia G. Perry

Finish Line
50 Holyoke St.
Edward Wilhelm

Jag D
14 Greenwood Ave.
James P. Watson

Lady Boutique
254 Maple St.
Iris Sanchez

Toys R’ Us Express
50 Holyoke St.
Gary W. Hunt

LUDLOW

Butler Carpet Cleaning
23 Cady St.
Carl Mesheau

Royal Paving Construction
196 Rood St.
Peter Fernandes

Wow Bela
255 East St.
Suzette Batista

NORTHAMPTON

Holy Cow Online Marketing
71 Oleander Dr.
Lawrence Daniele

Rayton Logging
331 Burts Pitt Road
Peter Rayton

Ryan’s Jewelers
14 Strong Ave.
John Malikowski

The Sierra Grille
41 Strong Ave.
O’Brian Tomalin

Vendant Multicultural Media
63 Rick Dr.
Natalia Munoz

Woodles Restaurant
257 Main St.
Saowanee Pechanupong

SPRINGFIELD

1 Stop Cuts
494 Central St.
Joselito Sanchez

7th Heaven Pest Control
64 Champlain St.
Wilfredo Gonzalez

AMB Production
73 Denver St.
Jordan Alexander

Angel’s Auto Detailing
15 Girard Ave.
Angel M. Rivera

Architectural Home Improvement
68 Euclid Ave.
Dwight Ware

Attain Therapy Fitness
1739 Allen St.
Performance Rehab

B & R Marketing
27 Terrace Lane
Alycia Brown

Bay State Gas Company
2025 Roosevelt Ave.
Robert E. Smith

Bay State Commercial Cleaning
21 Victoria St.
Jacob Kiniry

Booth Usher, LLC
76 Palo Alto Road
Brandon J. Behnk

Buen Provecho Restaurant
30 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Julio DeJesus

Busy B’s Cleaning Service
24 Harmon Ave.
Patricia E. Blomquist

CM Marketing
122 Johnson St.
Craig McRobbie

Caring Pharmacy
377 Belmont Ave.
Vietaz, Inc.

Ciro’s Restaurant
26 Fremont St.
Rose Marconi

Cottage Street Liquors
276 Cottage St.
Virajsinh R. Mahida

Dollar Tree
1101 Boston Road
Dollar Tree, Inc.

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

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

Furches Performance
406 Oak St.
Brandon J. Furches

Golden Nails Spa
1198 Parker St.
Thi Tai

Heavenly Grooming
1648 Carew St.
Norberto Crespo

J & L Property Improvement
287 El Paso St.
Luz Y. Reyes

Jemm Productions
25 Luden St.
Juan E. Maldonado

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AMZ Transportation
43 Russell St.
Laylo Niyazova

Andy Home Improvement
268 Elm St.
Anibal Montes

A Taste of Lebanon, LLC
553 Main St.
Maher Awkal

Bart Truck Equipment, LLC
358 River St.
James DiClementi

Brock Investigations
51 Park Ave.
John Brock

Carpet & Floor Store
1497 Riverdale St.
Joseph Spano

G.G. Westside Remodeling
13 North Blvd.
Gheorghe Grigoras

JB Wington & Associates
35 Shady Brook Lane
John Smith

Landmark at Monastery Heights
110 Monastery Ave.
Lisa Burke

M.D.S. Complete Cleanout
22 Bascom St.
Matthew D. Sawyer

Natural Nails
244 Memorial Ave.
Minh K. Dang

Normandeau Memorials
1635 Riverdale St.
John Johnson

O’Connell’s Convenience Plus
2044 Riverdale St.
James J. Zoltek

Omniglow, LLC
865 Memorial Ave.
George Stanbury

Shatlot Thai Cuisine
1435 Riverdale St.
Jirawat Ninsri

Shtarker Moving & Storage
203 Circuit Ave.
Robert Kughner

Sprint
1102 Riverdale St.
Sprint Spectrum

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Departments Incorporations

Incorporations where not available at press time and will be published in the next edition of BusinessWest.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Briefcase Departments

Massachusetts Community Colleges Consortia Awarded $20 Million
BOSTON — A consortia proposal submitted collectively by the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, led by Massasoit Community College, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for the fourth and final round of federal funding from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant (TAACCCT). The community colleges are advancing a comprehensive approach to addressing the training and educational needs of workers and employers statewide with a focus on articulated pathways to careers in high-growth STEM sectors (science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as advanced manufacturing and healthcare). The $20 million grant is the highest-funded of the 66 awarded in the country by the DOL. The project, titled Guided Pathways to Success in STEM (GPSTEM), will use the national Complete College America Guided Pathways to Success model to assist eligible students in obtaining degrees and certificates in STEM fields. The model focuses on reducing the time to completion of certificates and degree programs, resulting in more students entering employment in the Commonwealth and/or transferring into baccalaureate programs to add to their credentials. During the three-year grant period, 24 STEM degree options and 58 certificate programs will be newly created or significantly enhanced in partnership with business and industry, the Commonwealth’s workforce system, the state universities, and the University of Massachusetts. The project will also build capacity on the highly successful Career & College Navigator model the Massachusetts community colleges designed and implemented during the round-one TAACCCT grant award in 2011. An important part of the round-four initiative will focus on creating collaborative pipelines for students to seamlessly transfer to baccalaureate programs to meet industry demand in certain STEM industry areas. “Creating key pipeline collaborations in the STEM fields in conjunction with the state universities and UMass will serve as a new model for creating comprehensive higher education and industry partnerships in the Commonwealth,” said Bill Hart, executive officer of the Mass. Community Colleges Council of Presidents. The focus is primarily on helping TAA-eligible, unemployed and underemployed workers and veterans enter STEM programs and obtain high-skill, high-wage jobs. However, the funding to implement Complete College America’s GPS model will assist community colleges in infusing additional comprehensive student supports throughout the 15 campuses that will benefit all student populations. “This grant will help our college better prepare students in high-growth areas such as IT, engineering technology, and science,” said Springfield Technical Community College President Ira Rubenzahl. “Working together to secure this significant federal funding is an incredible accomplishment. It’s a wonderful example of how the collaboration and partnerships between the 15 community colleges can benefit our students and the region.”

Construction Employers Add 16,000 Jobs in September
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction employers added 16,000 jobs last month, and the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 7%, the lowest rate for September in years, according to an analysis released by Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction-employment gains come as more firms report having a hard time finding enough qualified workers to fill available positions, citing the lack of local vocational training programs, especially at the secondary level. “While we are eager to see even more construction-employment gains, there is no denying the fact that the industry has been in recovery mode for much of the past three years,” said Stephen Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “But the industry won’t be able to keep filling positions if there aren’t enough qualified workers available to fill them.” Construction employment totaled 6,079,000 in September, the highest total since May 2009, with a 12-month gain of 230,000 jobs, or 3.9%, Sandherr noted. Residential building and specialty-trade contractors added a combined 11,800 employees since August and 129,400 (5.9%) over 12 months. Non-residential building and specialty-trade contractors hired a net of 3,700 workers for the month and 100,300 (2.7%) since September 2013. However, heavy and civil-engineering contractors, which perform the majority of public-sector construction, increased their headcount by only 500 in September and 29,000 (3.3%) over the year amid tight government budget conditions. The number of workers who said they looked for work in the past month and had last worked in construction fell to 604,000 in September. The last time the number of unemployed construction workers dropped that low was August 2007, a time when the construction industry was struggling with widespread construction-worker shortages that prompted project delays and increased costs, Sandherr noted.

United Way Announces Resource Development Council Members
SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) has announced the slate of volunteers who will serve on its 2014-15 Resource Development Council (RDC), the organization’s volunteer fund-raising arm. It is comprised of a group of volunteer community and business leaders who are committed to the mission of the UWPV. “This is a very exciting time for the United Way. Today’s United Way is immersed in 21st-century fund-raising, 24-hour community impact, seven days a week,” said Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings Bank and RDC Chair. “Contributions to the United Way have enabled them to impact our community in ways we can only imagine: a student, otherwise unable, graduated from high school; 1,500 children who were homeless started school ready to learn because they received a backpack loaded with school supplies; a family ate nourishing dinners replete with fresh fruits and vegetables; teen pregnancy was reduced; and, after years of living on the financial edge, a woman improved her credit and opened her first bank account.” In addition to Lowell, the United Way of Pioneer Valley Resource Development Council includes Ann Burke, vice president of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council; Shaun Dwyer, first vice president of PeoplesBank; Lisa McMahon of the Westfield State University Foundation; Jeffrey Fialky, attorney with Bacon Wilson, P.C.; Bennet Markens, president of the Markens Group; Denis Gagnon Jr., vice president of Excel Dryer; Susan Mielnikowski, attorney with Cooley Shrair, P.C.; Mathew Geffin, vice president of Webber & Grinnell Insurance Agency; Barbara Moffat, vice president of Marketing/External Affairs for WNEU; Sam Hamner, CFO and principal of Field Eddy; Arlene Putnam, consultant at Putnam Associates; attorney Cynthia Tucker; Carol Katz; and Jeffrey Sullivan.

Springfield Boys & Girls Club Tops Donor Goal
SPRINGFIELD — Peter A. and Melissa Picknelly set a lofty goal for the Springfield Boys & Girls Club recently. If the club could bring in 150 new donors in the month of September, they would donate $15,000 to the cause. Recently, the club announced that it had secured 184 new donors, who contributed a combined total of $9,102. With the Picknellys’ $15,000 donation, the total raised for the month tops $24,000. The couple decided to offer this challenge grant in honor of Peter’s late father, Peter L. Picknelly, former president of Peter Ban Bus Lines, who credited much of his personal and professional success to the lessons he learned at the Springfield Boys & Girls Club as a child. “The club was a big part of my father’s life, from the years he spent there as a child to his time as an active member of its board of directors,” said Peter A. Picknelly, who has been a member of the club’s board of directors for 10 years. “Melissa and I are so pleased to see how the community rallied around the club and helped us reach this goal. My father would be very proud.” Added Sarah Tsitso, executive director of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club, “we are so grateful to all 184 donors who joined us on this journey. It was exciting to have the opportunity to expose a whole new set of people to the important work going on inside the club every day. We can’t thank Peter and Melissa enough for their leadership and generosity. It is truly humbling.” The Springfield Boys & Girls Club has been a mainstay of youth development in the city for more than 123 years. Its afterschool and summer programs focus on the core areas of academic achievement, health and wellness, and good citizenship. The club serves approximately 1,500 at-risk youth, ages 5 to 18, each year.

DevelopSpringfield Announces Grant for Façade Improvements
SPRINGFIELD — DevelopSpringfield announced that it has awarded a $40,000 grant for façade improvements to 1525 Main St., the new downtown location for New England Public Radio (NEPR). The grant is made possible under DevelopSpringfield’s Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, which provides grants of up to $10,000 per storefront for exterior improvements to first-floor businesses located on State and Main streets in Springfield. Improvements to this space included renovations to multiple storefronts to accommodate fit-out of the new headquarters and studios in Springfield. The recently awarded funds were used to revitalize and repair the existing façade and included new windows, doors, and frames, along with reconstruction of some existing window fixtures. NEPR celebrated its grand opening in September. “DevelopSpringfield is proud to partner with NEPR by supporting façade improvements to their new facility on this important Main Street corridor,” said Jay Minkarah, president and CEO of DevelopSpringfield. “The improvements have made a tremendous visual impact and highlight the vibrancy of our downtown.” DevelopSpringfield’s Corridor Storefront Improvement Program was established in 2009 to enhance the visual appeal of State and Main streets while providing assistance to businesses making investments in these two key corridors within the city. For more information on the Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, visit www.developspringfield.com and click on ‘programs,’ or contact Minkarah at (413) 209-8808 or [email protected].

State Officials Promote Workforce Development
SPRINGFIELD — State officials joined U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan this week at Springfield Technical Community College to recognize the Commonwealth’s leadership in developing a robust workforce pipeline to meet the needs of employers across Massachusetts. Perez and Duncan highlighted two rounds of grants, totaling $40 million, awarded to Massachusetts community colleges by the U.S. Department of Labor to further the efforts of Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration to align educational programs at community colleges with the needs of local employers. “Working together, we have strengthened the connections between our campuses, our employers, and our workforce so that each and every one of our students has the opportunity to thrive,” Patrick said. “Community colleges are a critical asset in our strategy to develop a middle-skills workforce for jobs in demand. I’m proud Secretary Perez and Secretary Duncan have recognized our successful model.” The consortium of Massachusetts community colleges awarded in these two grant rounds has drawn national attention for building systems between community colleges, adult-basic-education programs, and workforce-development partners and industry leaders to offer students more training and education programs that better reflect the needs of local industry. To date, 151 degree and certificate programs have been developed or redesigned for accelerated learning, and credentials for 40 programs have been made stackable for more comprehensive certification of skills. Among students who have gone through these programs, 70% attained employment, while 85% completed online credit hours. The latest round of federal funding received by the Massachusetts consortium will focus on reducing the time it takes students to complete certificate and degree programs that lead to careers in high-growth STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) sectors, as well as advanced manufacturing and healthcare. “This type of collaborative effort between our community colleges and our local businesses bridges career and education, allowing the Commonwealth to lead the nation in career development,” said Secretary of Education Matthew Malone. “This vital combination of skills will give our students the competitive edge they will need to succeed in the global workforce.”

Employment Picture Improves Slightly in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for August were down in most labor-market areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The preliminary statewide unadjusted unemployment rate estimate for August was 6.0%, down 0.1% from July. Over the year, the statewide unadjusted rate was down 1.0% from the August 2013 rate of 70%. During August, the Worcester area recorded a gain in jobs, while the remaining 11 areas for which job estimates are published reported losses. The largest losses occurred in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, and Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury areas. Since August 2013, nine of the 12 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the Worcester, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Framingham, and Springfield areas. The Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, and Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury areas lost jobs. Job losses were impacted by temporary employment disruptions in the retail-trade sector. The seasonally adjusted statewide August unemployment rate was 5.8%, up 0.2% over the month and down 1.4% over the year. The rate was 0.3% below the 6.1% national unemployment rate.

Florence Bank Awards Team Jessica $5,000
BELCHERTOWN — Team Jessica Inc. has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Florence Bank, and will use the funds to support the building of Jessica’s Boundless Playground (JBP), an effort that has been ongoing for the past four years. Once completed, JBP will be the only 100% all-inclusive playground in New England. It has been carefully designed to be a multi-generational activity structure that engages people of all ages and abilities. Every area of the playground caters to those with mobility concerns, while at the same time being fun and engaging for able-bodied people. JBP will also allow wounded veterans in long-term rehab to experience the healing power and simple joy of playing with their own children. The playground will cost more than $475,000 to build. Team Jessica has hosted more than 15 fund-raising events over the past fouryears, and the efforts have raised more than $385,000, including three Community Preservation Act grants totaling $140,000 from the town of Belchertown. This total also includes several independent fund-raisers thatlocal businesses conducted for the project, as well as many large gifts from area organizations. Last month, more than 200 volunteers came together for a weekend build event that culminated in the construction of the majority of the playground structure. “We’re preparing for the final stages of construction — building the ramps, timing the poured-in-place rubber surface — while at the same time still conducting the last round of fund-raising,” said Patti Thornton, Team Jessica’s grant writer. “This grant comes at a perfect time, and we’re so thankful to the community-minded people at Florence Bank.” Florence Bank’s history in community commitment is 140 years deep. No stranger to corporate social responsibility, the bank distributed $1 million to local nonprofits in the past three years alone. For the past 12 years, the bank has been allowing its customers a voice in where donations will be allotted through its Customer’s Choice Community Grants Program. This year, Team Jessica is listed on the online ballot under the category ‘Community Support,’ which can be found at www.florencesavings.com/vote. Paper ballots are located at any Florence Bank. Voting concludes Dec. 31, 2014. “We are excited to be part of this extraordinary effort to bring an all-inclusive playground to Belchertown,” said Florence Bank President and CEO John Heaps Jr. “The enthusiasm and support for this project is overwhelming. We are happy to be part of it.”

Massachusetts Employment 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 hasadded 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.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

Hub International Limited Acquires Assets of FieldEddy Insurance
CHICAGO — Hub International Limited, a leading global insurance brokerage, announced that it has acquired the assets of FieldEddy Insurance and Your Choice Insurance Agency, servicing the Central and Western Mass. region. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. FieldEddy’s operations will become part of Hub International New England, strategically broadening its current network of offices located primarily in the Eastern Mass./Boston region. FieldEddy is a full-service property and casualty, personal-lines, and employee-benefits brokerage, with four locations in and around Springfield. The firm’s strengths in the education, healthcare, and energy industries, including oil and gas, complement Hub New England’s expertise. Additionally, Hub New England will broaden FieldEddy’s capabilities with expertise in real estate and non-for-profits, as well as offering a robust risk-services solution and access to an expanded carrier network. With the FieldEddy acquisition, Hub New England now has 22 offices and almost 500 employees throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. FieldEddy CEO Samuel Hanmer and President Timm Marini will both join Hub New England’s executive leadership team. Within the region, Hanmer will focus on identifying potential M&A candidates and strategic growth initiatives, while Marini will coordinate sales strategies. They will both report to Charles Brophy, president and CEO of Hub New England. “FieldEddy is a talented group of producers with a great local-market reputation that gives Hub New England a strong foothold in Central and Western Mass.,” Brophy said. “We see a real opportunity to bring Hub’s carrier relationships and customized, industry-specific risk-services capabilities as value adds to clients for an expanded service offering.”

Bay Path Receives $3.5M Grant for Online Programming
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education First in the World grant for the support of innovative online programming for women. The $3.5 million grant will be awarded over four years, beginning Oct. 1. Out of nearly 500 applicants, the U.S. Department of Education awarded 24 grants nationally. Bay Path University is one of six minority-serving institutions, one of three women’s institutions, and one of two institutions in Massachusetts to receive the coveted grant. The First in the World grant, which provides grants to institutions of higher education to spur the development of innovations that improve educational outcomes, will support Bay Path University’s all-women, all-online degree program known as the American Women’s College, the first of its kind in the nation, which was launched earlier this year. Specifically, the grant will fund the development of the Social Online Universal Learning (SOUL) platform. “We are honored to receive an award that allows us to continue to advance adult women on a trajectory for academic success and degree completion that will have a significant impact on women, their families, communities, and workplaces” said Dr. Carol Leary, president of Bay Path University. “Bay Path’s innovative approach to learning is poised to reach the 76 million women in America who currently do not have a bachelor’s degree. With this grant, we will be able to help adult women achieve accelerated success in online education.” SOUL accelerates the degree-attainment process for students by creating an adaptive, customized learning environment that integrates robust learning analytics for instruction, providing immediate feedback on individual academic performance and wrap-around support needed to excel, such as coaching, proactive counseling, virtual learning communities, and social networking. “After receiving nearly 500 applications from around the country, we’re excited to announce that Bay Path University will receive a First in the World grant, funded for the first time this year,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “Each grantee demonstrated a high-quality, creative, and sound approach to expand college access and improve student outcomes. We are confident these projects will have a positive impact on increasing access on completion and help us reach President Obama’s 2020 goal to once again have the highest share of college graduates in the world.”

UMass Named One of 100 Best Universities in World
BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts has been named one of the world’s top 100 universities by Times Higher Education in the magazine’s annual global survey. UMass was ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, jumping 41 places in a single year and moving into the top 20 of U.S. public universities. The rankings use 13 separate performance indicators to examine a university’s strengths against all its core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. About 700 universities are pre-selected for inclusion in the survey using public research-excellence data before further data is collected and analyzed. UMass was ranked 19th among all public universities in the U.S., and first in New England. Among private and public universities, UMass placed seventh in the six-state New England region. The California Institute of Technology was rated the highest of all universities, followed by Harvard and Oxford. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in sixth. UMass President Robert Caret said he was pleased with the global recognition of the university’s commitment to excellence. “This world ranking reflects the hard work of staff, faculty, and students; the high-quality teaching on all five UMass campuses; and the university’s leading-edge research,” he said. Full results of the annual rankings are available at www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings.

A Plus HVAC Feted for Energy-efficient Practices
WESTFIELD — A Plus HVAC of Westfield is a 2014 COOL SMART award recipient, honored during the New England Air Conditioning Contractors of America golf tournament recently. Sponsored by the Massachusetts/Rhode Island COOL SMART program, the annual awards recognize contractors for energy-efficiency practices, leadership, and quality installation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Held in Stowe, Mass., the tournament attracts approximately 150 participants throughout the region. Springfield resident and A Plus HVAC President Nathan LeMay was on hand to accept the award on behalf of his company. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, COOL SMART is a high-efficiency central-air-conditioning and heat-pump program for residential customers of National Grid, NSTAR Electric, Unitil, Western Massachusetts Electric Co., and Cape Light Compact. This initiative promotes the purchase and verified quality installation of ENERGY STAR-qualified central-air-conditioning and heat-pump systems. Said Western Massachusetts Electric Co. Residential Program Manager Kevin Parse, who participated in the tournament, “we are proud to be affiliated with such a successful program that promotes technical excellence and green practices. It benefits our customers and the greater good through energy efficiency.” Conservation Services Group, a Westborough-based residential energy-services firm, implements the COOL SMART program.

Greenfield Community College Wins National Green Genome Award
GREENFIELD — As part of an expanding national effort to support environmentally sustainable practices, programs, and job training at the nation’s almost 1,200 community colleges, Greenfield Community College is one of five exemplary community colleges to be presented with an American Assoc. of Community Colleges (AACC) Green Genome Award. The Green Genome Awards, created by AACC’s Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center (SEED), are evaluated in four key areas critical to holistic green college transformation: community engagement, governance, program design and delivery, and strategic partnerships. Greenfield Community College is recognized as the overall winner, demonstrating excellence in all four key areas. That excellence can be seen in GCC’s academic programs in Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency and Farm and Food Systems, on-campus photovoltaic solar panels and permaculture garden, campus-wide composting and recycling, collaborations with many community partners, and campus leadership that considers sustainability in its decision making. Greenfield Community College will be awarded $7,500, plus a set of state-of-the-art Bahco-brand Snap-on tools and horticulture equipment. The awards are sponsored by Snap-on. “As the primary organizing body of community colleges of the United States, AACC knows and understands community colleges across the country. We therefore are most honored and lifted by this recognition,” said GCC President Bob Pura. “I am so very proud of all of the people in the college and the community who made it possible for AACC to recognize GCC with this award. It is great to get acknowledged for demonstrating best practices by an organization that is so well-informed. What this award also does is encourage us to work harder and aspire to even higher standards.”

Homewatch CareGivers Receives Best of Home Care Award
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Homewatch CareGivers announced that it has received the Best of Home Care Award from Home Care Pulse. This award is given only to the top-ranking home-care providers in the country. “The Best of Home Care Award shows that Homewatch CareGivers has a proven record of excellence in home care,” said Erik Madsen, COO of Home Care Pulse. “This gives families peace of mind when looking for quality home care.” Added Homewatch owners Peter and Judy Yaffe, “we are very pleased and proud to have received this designation.” Home Care Pulse, a company that measures client and employee satisfaction, created the award to recognize home-care providers who appreciate their clients’ feedback and are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality, professionalism, and expertise in home care. Home Care Pulse believes that honoring such companies can both educate and assist families to make better care decisions for their aging loved ones. “The recipients of the Best of Home Care Award have proven their dedication to providing quality home-care services,” said Madsen. “We applaud their achievements and congratulate them on receiving this award.” To find out more about the Best of Home Care award or Home Care Pulse, visit www.bestofhomecare.com.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Departments People on the Move

The Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of its new Executive Director, Maureen Belliveau. She joins the chamber after two years as executive director of the Westfield Business Improvement District. Prior to that, she spent more than five years as co-owner of Optimum Health Therapeutic Massage, a small business also located in Westfield. “I am delighted to partner with the board of directors in raising the Greater Easthampton Chamber to the next level,” said Belliveau. “I am eager to get out and about within our communities and meet our members.”
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UMass Amherst has hired veteran biopharmaceutical executive and researcher Peter Reinhart to be the Founding Director of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS). The institute was created in 2013 with $150 million in capital funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) and additional contributions from the university to accelerate life-science research and advance collaboration with industry. Reinhart comes to the university from Alzehon, a Lexington, Mass. company where he most recently was the head of corporate development and new products for the firm, which is focused on brain health, memory, and aging and development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Prior to that, he was chief scientific officer and then president at Proteostasis Therapeutics, and head of Neurodegeneration at Wyeth/Pfizer. He has also been an adjunct associate professor of Neuroscience at the Duke University Medical Center for the past decade and was a tenured professor at the center for nearly 13 years prior to that. Michael Malone, UMass Amherst’s vice chancellor for Research and Engagement, said hiring Reinhart is a significant milestone in developing the IALS. “His extensive experience in both academic and industrial biomedical research and training, and his passion for advancing life sciences, is the perfect background for leading the growth of the three IALS Centers.” Kumble Subbaswamy, UMass Amherst chancellor, noted that IALS is a critical part of the university’s strategy for innovation and impact in the life-sciences ecosystem in Massachusetts and beyond. “As founding director, Peter Reinhart will play a critical role in shaping and expanding our collaborations on campus with industry and with colleagues at other UMass campuses.” Reinhart said this is a position that is well-suited to his experience and skills. “Having spent significant time in large pharma, biotechnology companies, as well as in academia allows me to understand the strengths and needs of each of these organizations. This experience will be useful both in advancing alliances across the UMass campuses to combine assets and capabilities, and in utilizing such assets to develop industry partnerships.” The MLSC funding, a capital grant of $95 million, is the largest economic-development grant in the history of the UMass system and the largest grant the MLSC has awarded as part of the Commonwealth’s $1 billion, 10-year, life-sciences economic-development initiative.
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Westfield State University President Elizabeth Preston announced that Madeline Landrau and Linda Slakey have been named the newest members of the WSU board of trustees. Their appointments complete the full, 11-member board.

Madeline Landrau

• Landrau has worked at MassMutual for nearly 20 years, most recently in the office of Community Responsibility and as Marketing Director for multicultural market development, where she is responsible for leading the development and execution of marketing and recruiting strategies to help the company reach the U.S. Hispanic and Latino markets. Landrau’s community-service efforts include past and current roles as a board member of Habitat for Humanity and vice chair at ALMMA, MassMutual’s employee resource group. Previous roles include serving as board chair of the city of Springfield’s Personnel Department, commissioner of Springfield Libraries, and member of MassMutual’s Women Business Advisory Board. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in human services at Springfield College. Landrau is the first non-student Latina to serve on Westfield State’s board of trustees.

Linda Slakey

• Slakey serves as Senior Advisor for the Assoc. of American Universities STEM Initiative and as Senior Fellow for Project Kaleidoscope for the Assoc. of American Colleges & Universities. Her career in higher education and research began when she was appointed to the faculty of the Department of Biochemistry at UMass Amherst in 1973. Her scientific work focused on lipid metabolism and vascular biology, and was funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Assoc., and the National Science Foundation. During her time there, she served as head of the Department of Biochemistry (1986-1991) and dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1993-2000) and of the Commonwealth College (2000-2006). As dean of NSM and of Commonwealth College, she was active in supporting teaching and learning initiatives throughout the university. Slakey served at the National Science Foundation from 2006 through 2011 as the director of the Division of Undergraduate Education, and as a senior staff associate in the office of the assistant director for Education and Human Resources. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Siena Heights College and her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Michigan.
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Tracey Gaylord

Easthampton Savings Bank announced that Tracey Gaylord has joined the bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending. Gaylord has more than 25 years of banking experience, primarily in commercial lending. Most recently, she was the regional vice president and commercial loan officer for Union Bank in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Gaylord obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington. She is a graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking, the New England School of Banking, the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and the ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School. While living in Vermont, Gaylord had extensive affiliations with local nonprofits, including the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, where she continues to serve as a trustee, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Northeast Kingdom Human Services, and the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce.
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Holly Lawson Kresiak

Berkshire Bank announced that Holly Lawson Kresiak has been hired as Vice President, Wealth Advisor, joining its Wealth Management team. In this position, Kresiak will be responsible for developing and maintaining personalized client relationships, irrevocable and revocable trust administration, and estate planning in Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley. In addition, she will work with clients by providing investment management, trust administration, and asset-allocation services to help them achieve their long-term investment goals. She has 17 years of financial-management experience. Her areas of specialization are trust administration, estate planning, and client relations. Kresiak will be working out of Berkshire Wealth Management’s Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley offices located at 25 Main St., Lenox, and 1259 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, respectively. Prior to Berkshire Bank, Kresiak worked for TD Wealth Private Client Group, a division of TD Bank where she was vice president, trust advisor. She graduated cum laude from Bay Path College with a bachelor’s degree. She is also a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust School and holds a certificate from the American Banking Institute of Southern New England.
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Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson has been named Director of Non-discrimination and University Compliance at Westfield State University. He officially joins the university on Monday, Oct. 20. “Using existing funds for a position that we have chosen not to fill, we have created this new position to assure that we are doing everything we must and can do to meet state and federal requirements and provide a safe environment for everyone in our campus community,” said Elizabeth Preston, president of Westfield State University. “Our recent audit by the Mass. Office of the Comptroller suggests that a better coordinated approach to risk management through a dedicated position will build on what is already in place and will ensure we are adhering to the highest ethical standards.” The position will focus on prevention and will include identifying any risks the university may face from internal policies or changes in local, state, or federal laws, as well as designing and implementing controls to minimize those risks and reporting the effectiveness of the controls. Johnson will also provide education and training, and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the university’s Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action Plan and initiatives to promote an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. A lawyer, Johnson currently holds joint positions as associate dean of students at Rider University in New Jersey, and dean of students for Rider’s Westminster Choir (Music) College. He is responsible for upholding many legal areas, including Title IX, risk management, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, disability services, substance-abuse prevention, and multi-cultural affairs and community service. Johnson has worked closely with human resources to provide sexual-harassment training to all corners of the university and assisted in the development of Rider’s Title IX policy in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights’ 2010 “Dear Colleague” letter and Violence Against Women Act. In addition to his role as dean, Johnson is an adjunct professor of American Studies, where he has taught the course “Law and Ethics in Higher Education.” He has been honored as an Omicron Delta Kappa inductee and academic advisor, was the recipient of the Angel on My Shoulder award from the Black Student Union, and was on the Law School Honor Code Committee at Franklin Pierce Law Center. Johnson’s professional affiliations include memberships in the National Assoc. of College Student Personnel Administrators, the Delaware Valley Student Affairs Administration Assoc., the Delaware Valley Student Affairs Administrators Assoc., and the Assoc. of Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey. He holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies from Saint Michael’s College, a master’s degree in higher education administration from Michigan State University, and a juris doctor from the University of New Hampshire Law School.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

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

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

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.

Weste
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

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

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

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Departments Picture This

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

Gearing Up
Dave’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
Family, 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.

Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

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.

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Opinion

Health Officials Vigilant Against Ebola

By CHERYL BARTLETT

To date, in Massachusetts, we are fortunate there have been no cases of Ebola virus, and the risk remains very low.

Ebola was first identified in the 1970s, and since that time there have been sporadic and limited outbreaks. This year, 2014, the Ebola outbreak has reached epidemic proportions in West Africa. The U.S. has treated several citizens evacuated from West Africa after contracting Ebola while caring for patients. One person exposed in Africa traveled to Texas and became symptomatic four days after arrival, was eventually treated, and then, sadly, died.

Since that time, two healthcare workers have been confirmed with Ebola. We are taking this very seriously, and I want to thank the many organizations and public officials that are working to stem this epidemic, including many healthcare providers, scientists, and public-safety professionals.

While Ebola is a very serious disease, it is one that health experts — and our medical community here in Massachusetts — understand and are prepared for. Ebola is less communicable than some other infectious diseases, as it can only be spread through close, direct contact with an infected, symptomatic person’s bodily fluids. As such, Ebola can be contained and prevented with careful, stringent application of core public-health measures. With our clinical partners, we intend to combat and treat Ebola very aggressively and provide all necessary supportive care in the highly unlikely chance a case is identified.

As such, we have taken the following proactive steps to ensure that our public-health and healthcare system partners are prepared:

• The DPH has established a dedicated Ebola webpage (www.mass.gov/dph/ebola) to provide a single reference point for clinical advisories, guidance, and links to information provided by the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO).

• The department has issued a series of guidance documents, developed by DPH and/or the CDC, to address questions related to management of suspect cases, screening of returning travelers, laboratory guidance for the handling of suspected specimens, as well as preparedness checklists.

• Our Bureau of Infectious Disease and the state Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) are in regular contact with their counterparts at the CDC, and that contact has increased as the department has intensified Ebola preparations. Additionally, the department remains in close contact with other local and state agencies and professional associations.

• DPH has held a series of statewide conference calls with partners that include hospitals, community health centers, emergency medical services, ambulatory-care organizations, colleges and universities, local boards of health, and public safety.

• The BID Epidemiology Program routinely performs outbreak investigation, contact tracing, coordination with local health authorities and SPHL, and, when necessary, coordinates isolation and quarantine procedures.

• The Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory one of only a handful of state laboratories which the CDC has approved to perform preliminary testing for Ebola, with confirmatory testing performed by the CDC.

• To prepare for the possibility of receiving a suspect or confirmed case of Ebola, we have advised hospitals to review their infection-control protocols and provide preparedness trainings. DPH plans to send staff out into the field to partner with hospitals and their frontline staff to support implementation of these critically important protocols and trainings. The CDC is also stepping up its training and outreach to health care providers.

We should not let our guard down; preparation must continue to be a top priority. While the chance of Ebola transmission occurring in Massachusetts remains low, we continue to be proactive and comprehensive in our preparedness efforts.

Cheryl Bartlett is commissioner of the state Department of Public Health (DPH). These comments were condensed from her testimony last Thursday before the Joint Committee on Public Health Ebola Preparedness.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

Building Permits Departments

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

CHICOPEE

A-1 Snow Machine Products
717 Fuller Road
$29,000 — Reroof

City of Chicopee
277 Front St.
$318,000 — Remodel bleachers and add a handicap ramp

Griffith Road, LLP
218 Griffith Road
$80,000 — Renovate second-floor office

WE 77 Champion, LLC
77 Champion St.
$796,000 — Interior renovations and exterior concrete pad

LUDLOW

Yogurt City
221 East St.
$25,000 — Alterations

NORTHAMPTON

D.A. Sullivan and Sons Inc.
82 North St.
$60,000 — Interior tenant fit out

Matthew Pitoniak
193 Main St.
$59,000 — Build out for Subway

Northampton City Hall
210 Main St.
$6,000 — Install new granite landing and step in the front of City Hall

Pulaski Park Academy of Music
274 Main St.
$183,000 — Repair fire escape

Veteran’s Administration Hospital
425 North Main St.
$5,700,000 — Construction of four buildings for residential units

Windhorse Associates
211 North St.
$68,000 — Office renovation

Wright Builders
74 Village Hill Road
$1,492,000 — Construct two-story townhouse condominiums

SOUTH HADLEY

Loomis Village
246 North Main St.
$35,000 — Repairs

L.P.M. Partnership
314 Newton St.
$10,000 — Roof work

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$32,000 — Build stairs

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$16,500 — Renovations at Clapp Hall

SPRINGFIELD

Sprint
400 Taylor St.
$1,400,000 — Renovate generator room and replace generators

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
45 Noble St.
$1,324,625 — Construction of a new senior center

Reed Hall Holding, LLC
29 School St.
$4,000 — Renovation for storage area

WEST SPRINGFIELD

380 Union Street, LLC
380 Union St.
$56,000 — New roof system

Bob’s Court Apartments
2073 Riverdale Road
$18,000 — Strip and re-roof

Medallion Motel
18 River St.
$4,000 — Rebuild stairs on the front of building

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff October 21, 2014

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

1517 Cape St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Anne Schermerhorn
Seller: Kabaniec, Cynthia A., (Estate)
Date: 09/17/14

BERNARDSTON

238 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: W. S. McMillan
Seller: Karen D. Murphy-Davis
Date: 09/12/14

94 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Kristina J. Bergeron
Seller: Matthew J. Heilman
Date: 09/12/14

COLRAIN

56 Thibodeau Dr.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brian D. Gilbert
Seller: Russell F. Gilbert
Date: 09/11/14

CONWAY

Route 116
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Karen A. Dunphy
Seller: Edwin A. Rose
Date: 09/19/14

DEERFIELD

38 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Thomas Vega
Seller: Karen B. Phillips
Date: 09/16/14

18 Settright Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Gene L. Divincenzo
Seller: Frederick E. Wissmann
Date: 09/08/14

GILL

74 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Taggart NT
Seller: David L. Manning
Date: 09/15/14

GREENFIELD

335 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $228,718
Buyer: Brian Kleeberg
Seller: James H. Wright
Date: 09/08/14

337 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $228,718
Buyer: Brian Kleeberg
Seller: James H. Wright
Date: 09/08/14

93 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: John V. Crowe
Seller: Raymond F. Yarmac
Date: 09/12/14

5-7 Osgood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Michael L. Audet
Seller: Kenneth R. Hubbard
Date: 09/08/14

73 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kurt W. Seaman
Seller: Gregory J. King
Date: 09/12/14

107 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Karen D. Murphy-Davis
Seller: Kurt W. Seaman
Date: 09/12/14

104 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Smith
Seller: Charlotte A. Baker
Date: 09/18/14

LEVERETT

412 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Gregory S. Spiridopoulos
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/11/14

MONTAGUE

36 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Wyman
Seller: Jon Wyman
Date: 09/18/14

15 Old Northfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Wanamaker
Seller: Casey S. Ryan
Date: 09/15/14

NEW SALEM

60 Stone Hill Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: John Desrosiers
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/11/14

ORANGE

25 2nd St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Joshua A. Dasilva
Seller: Troy M. Kelly
Date: 09/12/14

SHELBURNE

3 Allen Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Vicki L. Martin
Seller: Dorothy F. Page
Date: 09/10/14

SHUTESBURY

88 Shore Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Kingsbury
Seller: David Price
Date: 09/16/14

WARWICK

65 Royalston Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $152,069
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Sam Nussenblatt
Date: 09/16/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

76 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: John W. Saulenas
Seller: Edward J. Loguidice
Date: 09/16/14

37-39 Bridge St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Liliya Zimokha
Seller: Nikolay Fronchkevich
Date: 09/11/14

12 Centerwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Erol Kumas
Seller: Frank A. Rueli
Date: 09/19/14

46-48 Cooley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,659
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ann C. Fluet
Date: 09/18/14

39 Hunting Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $299,500
Buyer: Douglas A. Leblanc
Seller: Diane R. Flagg
Date: 09/08/14

86 Ottawa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Yan F. Zhao
Seller: PHH Mortgage Corp.
Date: 09/12/14

86 Peros Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Epathea D. Litmer
Seller: Eric M. Hollander
Date: 09/15/14

137 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Sean R. Clark
Seller: Wayne D. Vangsness
Date: 09/12/14

230 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: David R. Gallerani
Seller: Robert J. Peters
Date: 09/12/14

BLANDFORD

63 Main St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Susan E. Arkoette
Seller: Alyshia J. Horvath
Date: 09/10/14

BRIMFIELD

47 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: 47 Cubles Drive TR
Seller: Mary L. Buss
Date: 09/08/14

8 Dix Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Sandra L. Messenger
Seller: Lynne Powel
Date: 09/08/14

Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: W. S. Gerrish
Seller: Dorothy H. Gerrish
Date: 09/17/14

CHICOPEE

11 Call St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Fairview Fence Inc.
Seller: Ernest J. Bovat
Date: 09/19/14

5 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $186,962
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Shawn O. Merriman
Date: 09/12/14

18 Fanwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Wesley Gumlaw
Seller: David E. Ruffner
Date: 09/11/14

28 Fisher St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Nicholas White
Seller: Patrycia C. Witwicki
Date: 09/15/14

71 Florence St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $148,400
Buyer: Roseanne P. Brewer
Seller: Richard Szydziak
Date: 09/16/14

75 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Thumm
Seller: Gregoire, Cecile M., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/14

23 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Damon C. Ritter
Seller: Daniel J. Pawlowski
Date: 09/15/14

21 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Orlando Cornier
Seller: Alex Vilkhovoy
Date: 09/15/14

90 Parenteau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James P. Pagan
Seller: David J. St.Lawrence
Date: 09/10/14

57 Ridgewood Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John M. Fitzgerald
Seller: Diane J. Bourdeau
Date: 09/12/14

788 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: A&C Fernandes LLC
Seller: Tim Dee Rainey Investments LLC
Date: 09/17/14

42 Simone Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Nathan Staples
Seller: Brandon A. Warren
Date: 09/10/14

123 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Michael S. Duffus
Seller: Mitchell Nowak
Date: 09/12/14

58 Woodlawn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Linda Theriault
Seller: George J. Giokas
Date: 09/15/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

82 Avery St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Kelly S. Macneil
Seller: Jennifer E. Maurer
Date: 09/19/14

27 Betterley Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Christopher F. Conboy
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 09/11/14

Capri Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 09/09/14

38 Gerrard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: 38 Gerrard Ave. LLC
Seller: John F. Mahan
Date: 09/18/14

1 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James M. Georgantas
Seller: Walter R. Clune
Date: 09/10/14

371 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Hung T. Tu
Seller: Thomas J. Franciosa
Date: 09/15/14

Pembroke Terrace
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Italo Santaniello
Seller: Brian S. Hampson
Date: 09/15/14

15 Sanford St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Raymond F. Wheeler
Seller: Donald W. Carrington
Date: 09/12/14

190 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Chad P. Herrick
Seller: Englewood Investment LLC
Date: 09/11/14

GRANVILLE

847 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $300,500
Buyer: Eric Jones
Seller: Jose A. Rivera
Date: 09/10/14

HAMPDEN

14 Echo Valley Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Michela L. Paolucci
Seller: Bryan M. Blair
Date: 09/08/14

45 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Varandas
Seller: Irene M. Varandas
Date: 09/15/14

HOLLAND

27 Candlewood Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard C. Heineman
Seller: Hampden Bank
Date: 09/19/14

65 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $138,154
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Alexander A. Haney
Date: 09/15/14

7 Waterfront Way
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Gerard A. Rocchi
Seller: Kim R. Lawlor
Date: 09/12/14

HOLYOKE

4 Applewood Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Amy Rodriguez
Seller: Andrzej S. Ciborowski
Date: 09/19/14

2 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Justine L. Nugent
Seller: Robert J. Wing
Date: 09/15/14

4 Burns Way
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Gary C. Hammer
Seller: Roxanne F. Maranda
Date: 09/12/14

89 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,025
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Celester Sullivan
Date: 09/12/14

185 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Ryan McMahon
Seller: Donna L. Rickerby
Date: 09/17/14

459 Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Cirelli
Seller: Donald J. Damato
Date: 09/15/14

84 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Tamer Ramadan
Seller: Bruno Braglia
Date: 09/12/14

LONGMEADOW

26 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Richard M. Anderson
Seller: Susan A. Anderson
Date: 09/17/14

31-33 Chandler Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Desmarais
Seller: Mary J. Harrison
Date: 09/12/14

147 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $329,250
Buyer: Matthew J. Zick
Seller: Jeffrey Adams
Date: 09/16/14

12 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,300
Buyer: Joseph P. Gasparini
Seller: Devon J. Walterscheid
Date: 09/18/14

259 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,500
Buyer: Robert C. Henry
Seller: Susan J. Hall
Date: 09/15/14

88 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Gary B. Mantolesky
Seller: Thomas M. Scanlon
Date: 09/19/14

177 Yarmouth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Lorin Kelleher
Seller: Ruth G. Sandow
Date: 09/10/14

LUDLOW

28 Brewster St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Steven R. Gran
Seller: Kulewicz, Helen E., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/14

7 Eden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Chrysti L. Orchulek
Seller: Richard D. Orchulek
Date: 09/11/14

53 Helene St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Maria S. Pereira
Seller: Antonio L. Balbino
Date: 09/15/14

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,900
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 09/18/14

201 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Porfirio Martins
Seller: Carlos A. Vaz
Date: 09/12/14

MONSON

155 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: David J. Doyle
Seller: Jose E. Martinez
Date: 09/12/14

60 East Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Santucci
Seller: William R. Arment
Date: 09/12/14

51 Lakeside Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Frederick S. Kadushin
Seller: Andrew Jaffee
Date: 09/19/14

137 Maxwell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Alyssa Boudreau
Seller: Swanson, Carl A., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/14

PALMER

2004-A&B Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cheryl P. Soper
Seller: Koprek, Barbara J., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/14

11 Christine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Randall E. Paxton
Seller: Nathan J. Smith
Date: 09/12/14

6 Deborah St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Rosetta Piecuch
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 09/18/14

145 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Edward H. Lamothe
Seller: Kim L. Miller
Date: 09/19/14

RUSSELL

59 Raymur Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $116,667
Buyer: Kenneth M. Hawk
Seller: Kenneth M. Hawk
Date: 09/08/14

SPRINGFIELD

172 Bacon Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Lesley A. Ramirez
Seller: Liza M. Rivas
Date: 09/18/14

42-44 Beauchamp St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Jenson Bermudez
Seller: Robert J. Wihbey
Date: 09/16/14

81 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Olga L. Yanginski
Seller: Morneau, Adelyn M., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/14

400 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,425,000
Buyer: Palmer Paving Corp.
Seller: Bassette Realty LLC
Date: 09/10/14

15 Catharine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,764,200
Buyer: City Of Springfield
Seller: Early Childhood Centers
Date: 09/15/14

35 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Daniel M. Billingsley
Seller: Sylena Echevarria
Date: 09/19/14

37 Denwall Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: James P. Ferris
Seller: Sara E. Courchesne
Date: 09/19/14

58-60 Enfield St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Paul M. Pereira
Seller: Adelia M. Pedro
Date: 09/19/14

46 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Lucila J. Santana
Seller: Rickus, Robert M., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/14

17 Gary Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Elena R. Goodrow
Seller: Norman G. Morin
Date: 09/15/14

125 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Mark E. Pariseau
Seller: Zeker RT
Date: 09/12/14

30 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David A. Sanders
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 09/19/14

105 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Michael Davenport
Seller: Garrett R. McDonald
Date: 09/15/14

130-132 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Daniel Stodulski
Seller: David R. Kotfila
Date: 09/08/14

51 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sandra Rivera
Seller: Gary Decoteau
Date: 09/19/14

46 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Ralph V. Angeli
Seller: Kimberly B. Cass
Date: 09/12/14

15 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $141,534
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Christopher D. Broughton
Date: 09/17/14

1070 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,958
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Erica N. Larner
Date: 09/10/14

137 Millbrook Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Dayaliz Cruz
Seller: Timothy Willetts
Date: 09/19/14

213 Morton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Leon Jackson
Seller: DNB Assets Inc.
Date: 09/08/14

39 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Tom A. Callard
Seller: Pasqualina D. Cignoli
Date: 09/17/14

77 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Markus M. Neugebauer
Seller: Jeffrey A. Nadeau
Date: 09/19/14

1433 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Yolette M. James-Miller
Seller: Ziyu Xu
Date: 09/12/14

19 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Ekow A. Bortsie
Seller: Megan Ford
Date: 09/12/14

78 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Katrika N. Joseph-James
Seller: Eleonore M. Shell
Date: 09/16/14

48 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Celeste Valdes
Seller: Constance J. Mahoney
Date: 09/17/14

30 Sanderson St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Whitman Properties Inc.
Date: 09/19/14

106 South Shore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Patrick Burke
Seller: George St.Pierre
Date: 09/12/14

227 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: David A. Aponte
Seller: Whitney, Gene C. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 09/15/14

27 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Jerry J. Forbes
Seller: Clarice M. Hackett
Date: 09/19/14

83 Vann St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Ryan A. Brown
Seller: Deborah A. Roe
Date: 09/16/14

52 West Bay Path Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Regina M. Woods
Seller: Roberto Nieves
Date: 09/08/14

11-13 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $153,287
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert J. Hagberg
Date: 09/12/14

106 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
Seller: Presbytery of Southern New England
Date: 09/17/14

65 Wilshire Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $178,233
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Jorge Sepulveda
Date: 09/10/14

57 Woodland Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: Frederick J. Hill
Seller: Christopher Allsop
Date: 09/16/14

SOUTHWICK

6 Evergreen St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Samuel J. Rickless
Seller: Eric J. Lazarin
Date: 09/10/14

20 Gableview
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Emmanuel J. Avgoustakis
Seller: Edward R. Schultz
Date: 09/12/14

282 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: James T. Nelson
Seller: Hamann, Sandra J., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/14

7 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Trista L. Casey
Seller: Mount Tekoa Group LLC
Date: 09/17/14

WALES

23 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $186,663
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jeffrey J. Brady
Date: 09/15/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

45 Abigaile Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $411,000
Buyer: David C. Lucia
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 09/18/14

742 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Labranche
Seller: Olga L. Yaginski
Date: 09/19/14

16 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Justin H. Carr
Seller: Scott D. Beliveau
Date: 09/12/14

31 Exeter St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,066
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Daniel G. Sullivan
Date: 09/19/14

40 Johnson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Belanger
Seller: Jeremy D. Cushing
Date: 09/11/14

23 Kelso Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,900
Buyer: Steven Dionne
Seller: Mark W. Holden
Date: 09/12/14

96 Labelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,916
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Shawn J. Weaver
Date: 09/11/14

190 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lindsey V. Marek
Seller: Karen L. Graziano
Date: 09/18/14

1900 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Heritage Ventures LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 09/09/14

166 Woodbrook Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Sylena Echevarria
Seller: Beverly J. Lodi
Date: 09/19/14

WESTFIELD

23 Allen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,050
Buyer: Carlos L. Nunez
Seller: Scott P. Martell
Date: 09/15/14

51 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Kimberly B. Cass
Seller: Mark A. Stewart
Date: 09/12/14

12 Columbia St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Tatyana Oleynik
Seller: Arthur W. Purdy
Date: 09/09/14

24 Cornish Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Deryck C. Auger
Seller: Luigi P. Dellaluna
Date: 09/15/14

5 Grandview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Petro Kabysh
Seller: Jason W. Garvulenski
Date: 09/18/14

3 Locust St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Michael C. Ogilvie
Seller: Clapp, Leona, (Estate)
Date: 09/15/14

658 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Crane
Seller: Eloise H. Adair
Date: 09/08/14

25 Rita Mary Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,001
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kenneth J. Czuchra
Date: 09/18/14

Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Francis A. Friguglietti
Seller: Northwest Realty LLC
Date: 09/17/14

7 Taylor Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Joshua M. Cline
Seller: Anatoliy Vavreshchuk
Date: 09/08/14

7 Tow Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Anthony Ford
Seller: Josephine Nardacci
Date: 09/12/14

28 Woodbridge Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Paula Ribeiro
Seller: Alyssa M. Goodreau
Date: 09/19/14

WILBRAHAM

100 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Richard N. Jones
Seller: Michael W. Dane
Date: 09/19/14

41 Cypress Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $457,114
Buyer: Michael R. Boilard
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 09/18/14

11 Harness Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Anthony E. Poindexter
Seller: Edward C. Murphy
Date: 09/15/14

3 Oakridge Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Cecelia M. Arsenault
Seller: Thomas P. O’Connor
Date: 09/18/14

4 South Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Scott J. Arel
Seller: Hellyar, Eleanor M., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/14

41 Stonegate Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $413,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Joyce
Seller: John E. Fulton
Date: 09/18/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

422 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $30,250,000
Buyer: BC Rolling Green LLC
Seller: GPT RG Amherst LLC
Date: 09/10/14

106 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Edwin Osorio
Seller: Lisa M. Khanna
Date: 09/12/14

5 Hartman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter G. Talmage
Seller: Shirley R. Pion
Date: 09/16/14

22 Hickory Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Cheryl E. Mattocks
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 09/15/14

785 Main St.
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Historic Renovations
Seller: Holness, Evadne, (Estate)
Date: 09/18/14

143 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Alison L. McCoy
Seller: Daniel M. Melley
Date: 09/15/14

BELCHERTOWN

391 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Wayne G. Conant
Seller: James S. Dean
Date: 09/19/14

272 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Kenneth W. Douglas
Seller: A. S. Christianson
Date: 09/16/14

151 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Girard
Seller: Diane M. Neill
Date: 09/11/14

38 Eugene Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Peavey
Seller: Johnson FT
Date: 09/12/14

586 George Hannum Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Cote
Seller: Cheryl A. Smith
Date: 09/08/14

17 Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Donna J. Kelley
Seller: Kathryn C. Wood
Date: 09/09/14

44 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: James S. Dean
Seller: Richard W. Boughton
Date: 09/19/14

244 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Sean P. Ahearn
Seller: Mary Forcier
Date: 09/18/14

CHESTERFIELD

145 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Janik
Seller: Daniel R. Meehan
Date: 09/15/14

EASTHAMPTON

11 Chestnut St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $243,825
Buyer: Daniel Berrien
Seller: Mary O’Brien Irons RET
Date: 09/18/14

84 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Melinda N. Grant
Seller: David C. Deswert
Date: 09/16/14

19 Kania St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephen E. Lapienski
Seller: Jason Johnson
Date: 09/15/14

106 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $166,071
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Scott E. Young
Date: 09/18/14

57 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shira J. Simon
Seller: Andrew M. Dunn
Date: 09/16/14

16 Saint James Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kay L. Badgett
Seller: Koing Taing
Date: 09/18/14

19 Willow Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Lucia
Seller: Crown Meadow Corp.
Date: 09/12/14

GOSHEN

47 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Marcus L. Soifer
Seller: Jason T. McMahon
Date: 09/08/14

GRANBY

124 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Michael J. Thornton
Seller: Jason T. Thobodeau
Date: 09/17/14

4 Jackielyn Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $174,887
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mercedes A. Hunter
Date: 09/10/14

129 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Tyler E. Scheinost
Seller: Dianne L. Berrelli
Date: 09/18/14

126 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Carl M. Deprey
Seller: Karen Ellard
Date: 09/12/14

HADLEY

370 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Daniel E. Holcomb
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 09/19/14

HATFIELD

8 Day Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Skorupski
Seller: Gary M. Kuchyt
Date: 09/19/14

38 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Karen L. White
Seller: Yagodzinski, C. J. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/14

3 Pine Edge Way
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Dorothy J. Yagodzinski
Seller: John G. Knight
Date: 09/19/14

361 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Widner
Seller: Mary G. Sullivan
Date: 09/16/14

HUNTINGTON

128 Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jason T. McMahon
Seller: Timothy J. Crane
Date: 09/08/14

47 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Yelena Goretskiy
Seller: James E. Greene
Date: 09/12/14

NORTHAMPTON

8 5th Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Alison Hopkins
Seller: Jessica L. Berrien
Date: 09/18/14

256 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Frederic Siegel
Seller: James A. Santospago
Date: 09/15/14

575 Bridge Road #G6
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kimberly Talbot
Seller: Elizabeth A. Sloan
Date: 09/10/14

174 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Sandra L. Berchulski
Seller: Jacqueline P. Lapienski
Date: 09/15/14

18 East St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Allison T. Flynn
Seller: Scott P. O’Connor
Date: 09/10/14

37 Evergreen Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Codding
Seller: Debra Orgera
Date: 09/10/14

182 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Suffolk Street RT
Seller: Nuger Realty LLC
Date: 09/17/14

98 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Peter J. Martula
Date: 09/19/14

48 Marshall St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Erotides S. Silva
Seller: Nilanjana Dasgupta
Date: 09/12/14

28 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Southpaw Properties LLC
Seller: Treasure Towers LLC
Date: 09/09/14

117 Riverbank Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Vinayak Ramanan
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 09/19/14

87 Spruce Hill Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Scott P. O’Connor
Seller: Lacasse FT
Date: 09/10/14

35 West Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Laura Linck
Seller: Michelle E. Birrell
Date: 09/11/14
16 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Stephen L. Kowalczyk
Seller: Jeffrey Shotland
Date: 09/08/14

PLAINFIELD

91 Pleasant St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Keith R. Bohonowicz
Seller: Guyette, Margaret A., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/14

SOUTH HADLEY

598 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Diane Anthony
Seller: Joan Maciver
Date: 09/15/14

5 Lynch Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,874
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Aydin B. Brannon
Date: 09/17/14

4 Marcel St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Sara B. Dugas
Seller: John C. Hotham
Date: 09/19/14

SOUTHAMPTON

5 Jeanne Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jason E. Johnson
Seller: Jeffrey J. Hines
Date: 09/10/14

Old Harvest Road #6
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lauryn E. Malanowski
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 09/17/14

Old Harvest Road #8
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: L. P. Audette Builders Inc.
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 09/17/14

WESTHAMPTON

63 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: C.C.H. Faith LLC
Seller: Carol A. Tumey
Date: 09/15/14

WILLIAMSBURG

13 Cole Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $352,475
Buyer: Ruth J. Oland
Seller: Donna J. Hansen
Date: 09/11/14

5 Old Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Tangredi
Seller: Steven H. Bridgens
Date: 09/10/14

WORTHINGTON

16 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael P. Frazier
Seller: Thomas F. Cizek
Date: 09/12/14

2 Packard Park
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael P. Frazier
Seller: Thomas F. Cizek
Date: 09/12/14

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Departments Picture This

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

Humanics in Action

Approximately 2,000 Springfield College students, faculty, staff, and alumni took part in the 17th annual Humanics in Action Day on Sept. 23, a day of community service throughout the city of Springfield. More than 100 projects were fulfilled by college work groups, who performed services for schools, churches, senior-citizen facilities, child-care centers, community organizations, city agencies, and neighborhoods. There were educational projects for school children, including students reading to youngsters at the Brookings School. The majority of the volunteers participated in many indoor and outdoor painting projects, clean-up/fix-up projects, landscaping, and a host of other indoor and outdoor services. The day started with Springfield College student trustee Moriah Billups leading the opening ceremonies at Blake Track, which included welcome addresses from both Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. Old Hill Neighborhood Council President Barbara Gresham and Upper Hill Neighborhood Council Vice President Bobby Hartsfield also greeted students. Humanics in Action Day highlights the commitment by Springfield College to year-round community-based service programs. Springfield College students contribute more than 150,000 hours of service annually to schools, neighborhood organizations, and city programs.

Cutting the Ribbon

More than 200 area business leaders, UMass administrators, and elected officials gathered at the recently opened UMass Center at Springfield for the facility’s official ribbon cutting. Top, dignitaries led by Gov. Deval Patrick (center) UMass President Robert Caret (third from right), and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (second from right) handle the honors. At bottom, Patrick with William Davila, director of operations for the center.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

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

DeMarys Nieves and Megan Seymour, through her father and next friend, Robert Seymour v. Lane Construction

Allegation: Negligence in repair of a manhole, so that its cover came off, striking the plaintiff’s car and causing personal injury: $5,647.12

Filed: 8/8/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Andrew R. Shadduck v. GMAC Mortgage, LLC and GMAC Bank

Allegation: Wrongful foreclosure: $100,000

Filed: 9/3/14

Chicopee Concrete Services Inc. v. W.J. Mountford Co. and Western Surety Co.

Allegation: Breach of contract for concrete services provides: $83,693.75

Filed: 9/8/14

Garreb Cox v. Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Associates

Allegation: Refusal to pay homeowners insurance claim: $200,000

Filed: 9/2/14

Ted Ondrick Co., LLC v. Sentry Services Inc. and Rehab. Institute of Western Mass., LLC

Allegation: Non-payment for labor and materials: $169,610.19

Filed: 8/26/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Anthony Rodriques v. Mark Medaugh, DDS

Allegation: Dental malpractice: $1,200

Filed: 9/15/14

John Regish and CBR Realty Corp. v. Paul Savage, Esq. and Bacon Wilson, P.C.

Allegation: Legal malpractice and breach of contract: $437,636

Filed: 8/4/14

Marion Excavating Co. Inc. v. Mountainbrook, LLC

Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $89,755.36

Filed: 8/6/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Laurel Neathawk v. Southampton Housing for the Elderly Inc.

Allegation: Failure to maintain plumbing in safe and adequate manner causing second-degree burns: $5,067

Filed: 8/29/14

The Robert Baker Co. v. Angelo’s Golden Harvest Inc.

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,169.01

Filed: 8/26/14

U.S. Foods Inc. v. Spoleto Inc. d/b/a Pizzeria Paradiso and Claudio Guerra

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $25,000

Filed: 9/14/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Castella Imports Inc. v. Lansal Inc. d/b/a Hot Mama’s Foods

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $10,985.26

Filed: 8/22/14

Nancy Rossi v. Northeast Specialty Corp. d/b/a Nescor

Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to perform work or refund deposit: $11,936

Filed: 8/28/14

New England Fire and Security Inc. v. Hub Electric Inc.

Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $4,908.31

Filed: 8/29/14

Perkins Paper, LLC v. Crust Pizza and Deli, LLC and Eleni and Nicholas Eliopoulos

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,441.65

Filed: 9/15/14

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Yosrex, L.P.
266 East Hadley Road
$26,800 — New roof

CHICOPEE

Hampden Charter School of Science
20 Johnson Road
$10,500 — Interior renovations

Orange Brick Management, LLC
37 Spring St.
$26,000 — Interior renovations

St. Anne Church
30 College St.
$35,000 — Replace 16 windows

LUDLOW

Randall’s Farm
631 Center St.
$7,000 — Alterations

NORTHAMPTON

Aaron Demaio
264 Elm St.
$6,000 — Renovate second-floor office

Cooligde Northampton, LLC
243 King St.
$105,000 — Expand to adjacent office space

Douglas Thomas
196 Pleasant St.
$7,000 — Install fourth-floor toilet

Gretna Green Development Corporation
118 Conz St.
$180,000 — Renovations for dispensary

Northampton Park Garage
Armory St.
$150,000 — Replace parking access and revenue equipment

Pulaski Park Academy of Music
274 Main St.
$304,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
186 Elm St.
$6,000 — Construct non-bearing walls and doorway

SOUTH HADLEY

McCray’s Farm
59 Alvord St.
$26,000 — Roof work

McCray’s Farm
59 Alvord St.
$20,500 — Renovations

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$35,000 — Repairs

Wingate
573 Granby Road
$6,000 — Install doors

SPRINGFIELD

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$80,000 — Construct 12 new offices in existing space

WESTFIELD

Noble Hospital
115 West Silver St.
$51,000 — New stairs and sidewalk

Westfield Housing Authority
306 Elm St.
$30,000 — New window and doors

WEST SPRINGFIELD

30 Magaziner Realty, LLC
333 Park St.
$258,000 — Strip and re-roof

Century Investments Company
171 Park Ave.
$150,000 — Renovate 2,129 square feet for dental office

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club Inc.
593-657 Main St.
$17,500 — Renovate existing activity room

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

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

21 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ronald G. McConnell
Seller: Michael P. Amand
Date: 08/29/14

51 Chapin Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $414,000
Buyer: Harry Vanbaaren
Seller: Michael R. Duprey
Date: 09/05/14

179 West Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mark J. Laprade
Seller: Scott M. Digeorge
Date: 09/04/14

BUCKLAND

35 Avery Road
Buckland, MA 01339
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marc H. Dodson
Seller: Ann E. Frost
Date: 08/28/14

CONWAY

120 Parsons Hill Dr.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Nicholas Lacasse
Seller: John B. Willett
Date: 08/26/14

585 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Anna G. Meyer
Seller: Carol Grossmann
Date: 09/05/14

DEERFIELD

52 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: Meredith Southergrill
Seller: David Markland
Date: 08/29/14

81 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,400
Buyer: Jason A. Clark
Seller: Donald A. Cerow
Date: 09/02/14

168 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Susan L. Hacker
Seller: David J. Decker
Date: 08/29/14

4 Yellow Farm Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Richard C. Fadus
Seller: Erik E. Lagoy
Date: 08/27/14

ERVING

15 West High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Phillip A. Malone
Seller: Jarod J. Boissonneault
Date: 08/29/14

GILL

113 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Glenn H. Cutting
Seller: Peggy A. Croteau
Date: 08/29/14

252 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Alma M. Gynan
Seller: Pamela J. Hubert
Date: 08/29/14

503 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Brian M. Peila
Seller: Mark Laprade
Date: 09/04/14

GREENFIELD

707 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $239,005
Buyer: Carl W. Kingsley
Seller: Timothy E. Herzig
Date: 08/28/14

50 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Edward Lee
Seller: F. R. Thomas
Date: 08/28/14

100 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alexander Pirozhkov
Seller: Patti J. McConnell
Date: 08/29/14

248 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Isaac J. Mass
Seller: Green River RT
Date: 08/29/14

12 Monroe Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Brandon Lively
Seller: Helen Ellis
Date: 08/27/14

38 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Franklin R. Thomas
Seller: Judith A. Kelton
Date: 08/29/14

39 Park Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Mark R. Cadran
Seller: Marjorie D. Sobil
Date: 09/04/14

10 Park St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Key Program Inc.
Seller: Mark A. Sirum
Date: 09/04/14

8 Stone Ridge Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Judith A. Kelton
Seller: Cynthia M. McNeilly
Date: 08/29/14

15 Valley View Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Ariel S. Gallantbernstein
Seller: John D. Baldwin
Date: 08/28/14

3 Valley View Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Keith R. Laudieri
Seller: Donald A. Lashier
Date: 08/29/14

29 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Newell Pledger-Shinn
Date: 09/05/14

HEATH

93 Colrain Stage Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Barbara R. Travers
Seller: Helen Ross
Date: 09/03/14

LEVERETT

45 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Meghan T. Gerson
Seller: Eva Rosenn
Date: 08/28/14

MONTAGUE

61 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Denise A. Elwell
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LP
Date: 08/27/14

ORANGE

23 Battle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $143,336
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Carl A. Hansen
Date: 08/27/14

72 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robin A. Moberg
Seller: Jason U. Mully
Date: 08/27/14

30 Enfield Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robin A. Moberg
Seller: Jason U. Mully
Date: 08/27/14

11 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Skyler Aldrich
Seller: Benjamin J. Welcome
Date: 08/27/14

130 Royalston Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Diane L. Grasso
Seller: Angelina L. Nelson
Date: 08/27/14

Warwick Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $238,700
Buyer: Fred L. Heyes
Seller: Lila M. Foye
Date: 09/03/14

SHUTESBURY

5 Carver Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Ferrante
Seller: Moira A. Gentry
Date: 08/28/14

387 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David R. Devine
Seller: Gary A. Czupkiewicz
Date: 09/04/14

WHATELY

185 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Kristin L. Mayer
Seller: Jason A. Clark
Date: 09/02/14

100 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: ALDT Realty LLC
Seller: Northwood Power Equipment
Date: 09/05/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

28 Candlewood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Mark D. Anderson
Seller: Timothy M. McCluskey
Date: 09/05/14

77 Glendale Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Bahtiyar Agayev
Seller: Marie L. Jacobs
Date: 08/27/14

215 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: James M. Messier
Seller: Lauren A. Capobianco
Date: 09/05/14

36 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Backus
Seller: Robert P. Doyle
Date: 08/29/14

89 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Brendan G. Blake
Seller: Stephen R. Slater
Date: 08/27/14

403 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,100
Buyer: Amber J. Waters
Seller: Zoe C. Hawes
Date: 08/29/14

18 Royal Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Joseph F. Leone
Seller: Brendan Blake
Date: 08/27/14

74 South Park Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Buyer: Wayne M. Aldinger
Seller: Daniel A. O’Sullivan
Date: 09/04/14

127 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Rame Selimi
Seller: Adnan Isufi

15 Vadnais St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Tricia A. Marshall
Seller: Gregory E. Miller
Date: 09/05/14

Virginia St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Rame Selimi
Seller: Adnan Isufi
Date: 08/29/14

BLANDFORD

28 Gore Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Jachym
Seller: Lynn A. Boyce
Date: 08/29/14

BRIMFIELD

51 7th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Paul Hartley
Seller: Michael N. Gartman
Date: 09/03/14

34 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Jason Bedard
Seller: Robert L. Campbell
Date: 08/25/14

118 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: James R. Brown
Seller: Cheryl Santucci
Date: 08/25/14

CHESTER

349 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Melissa Asher
Seller: Sandra Dunn
Date: 08/29/14

30 William St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Kyle T. Mangini
Seller: Jeffrey A. Bean
Date: 09/04/14

CHICOPEE

48 Bardon St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: David A. Santos
Seller: Frances G. Girard
Date: 08/26/14

129 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gene M. Desko
Seller: Claude Dumont
Date: 08/28/14

276 Beauchamp Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sheila Biermann
Seller: Wolf RT
Date: 09/04/14

18 Beech St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Vladimir F. Banar
Seller: John J. Costello
Date: 08/25/14

17 Bemis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Zachary Grzelak
Seller: Daniel J. Ringuette
Date: 08/28/14

19 Bemis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Zachary Grzelak
Seller: Daniel J. Ringuette
Date: 08/28/14

3 Boileau Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Gerald H. Lane
Seller: Kamila J. Chmiel
Date: 09/03/14

69 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Erin L. Santa
Seller: Douglas P. Helie
Date: 08/26/14

16 Dobek Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Timothy P. Sullivan
Seller: Ryan S. Kumiega
Date: 09/02/14

19 Emerson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: MJT Properties LLC
Seller: Mariani Cote LLC
Date: 08/29/14

36 Gill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Jeremy A. Cote
Seller: Paul Orszulak
Date: 08/29/14

54 Hudson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Agapi Salloum
Seller: Mary A. Vecchiarelli
Date: 08/29/14

634 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Huerta
Seller: Rae, Charles C. 3rd, (Estate)
Date: 08/27/14

789 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Karen L. Morassi
Seller: David Labrie
Date: 09/05/14

599 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Campbell Inc.
Seller: Raylene P. Mulford
Date: 08/28/14

227 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Alexandr Lapin
Seller: Craig Lebeau
Date: 09/05/14

53 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jenna L. Smith
Seller: Stephen A. Topor
Date: 08/29/14

73 Waite Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Meagan L. Galipeau
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/05/14

27 Woodcrest Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Craig A. Lebeau
Seller: Jocelyn L. Harrelson
Date: 09/05/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

36 Dawes St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Franco Russo
Seller: Joseph S. Tavella
Date: 08/29/14

4 Laurence Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Mark Goldman
Seller: Jeffrey A. Morse
Date: 09/05/14

23 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Rebecca M. Roberts
Seller: Aldo L. Villani
Date: 09/02/14

11 Marshall St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $234,500
Buyer: Luke T. Hayes
Seller: Kenneth E. McGrady
Date: 08/28/14

144 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: United Bank Residential Properties
Seller: Dorothy M. Fleishman
Date: 08/26/14

7 Park Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose A. Rivera
Seller: Cynthia A. Waite
Date: 08/28/14

33 Speight Arden
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: James E. Moriarty
Seller: Richard E. Moriarty
Date: 09/04/14

9 Waterman Ave
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $121,250
Buyer: Crystal L. Carter
Seller: Shari-Ann Binney
Date: 08/28/14

87 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $479,500
Buyer: Michael P. Cohen
Seller: David L. Rainey
Date: 08/29/14

96 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Mohamed Mohamed
Seller: Kathleen M. Cordier
Date: 08/27/14

HAMPDEN

87 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Julie M. Lynch
Seller: John A. Johnson
Date: 08/28/14

HOLLAND

112 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Casey A. Ledger
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/29/14

HOLYOKE

68 County Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: James E. Masters
Seller: Armando Garcia
Date: 08/27/14

11 Erie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Thomas Diemand
Seller: Karwoski, Jeanne M., (Estate)
Date: 08/27/14

891 Hampshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Sherry L. Taylor
Seller: 891 Hampshire Street LLC
Date: 08/29/14

Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Hattie Galazka
Seller: Elizabeth A. Mish
Date: 08/25/14

70 Lindor Heights
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Martin A. Barraza
Seller: Barbara C. Carton
Date: 08/28/14

933 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 933 Main Street LLC
Seller: Carlex Realty LP
Date: 09/03/14

33 Montgomery Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Kraus
Seller: Jonathan M. Banz
Date: 08/29/14

110-112 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Gerald Glasser
Seller: Brenda E. Palla
Date: 08/29/14

24 Parker St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Eric A. Frary
Seller: Meagan Barrett
Date: 08/27/14

101 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Katelyn R. Mathers
Seller: Rosalia A. Deady
Date: 08/29/14

102 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Johnathan J. Danek
Seller: Antonio Dafonte
Date: 08/29/14

307 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wanda V. Shepard
Seller: Gallagher Properties LLC
Date: 08/29/14

LONGMEADOW

123 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $398,900
Buyer: Michael Glass
Seller: Susan E. Mayock
Date: 09/02/14

294 Anthony Way
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $534,699
Buyer: Tuyet Nguyen
Seller: Joseph O. Chabot
Date: 09/05/14

71 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael A. Siciliano
Seller: Frederick K. Wayland
Date: 08/29/14

9 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $394,550
Buyer: Lingling Sun
Seller: David R. Williams
Date: 08/28/14

141 Cedar Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Frank A. Amato
Seller: Oren Brody
Date: 08/26/14

80 Eunice Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Jing Qian
Seller: Leah Gottlieb
Date: 08/29/14

173 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Samuel Fortsch
Seller: Robert A. Gobron
Date: 08/28/14

212 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Seller: Lieou, Yves, (Estate)
Date: 09/04/14

144 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Guerra
Seller: Richard J. Graveline
Date: 08/25/14

82 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $323,779
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra E. Chernock
Date: 09/02/14

441 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Geetu Shokeen
Seller: John A. Robertson
Date: 08/29/14

105 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Eric Lederman
Seller: Gail A. Federico
Date: 08/29/14

225 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: John M. Zeroogian
Seller: Marie M. Stebbins
Date: 08/29/14

137 Wheel Meadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Nicholas Fazio
Seller: Aashish Samat
Date: 08/29/14

LUDLOW

687 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: George V. Barroso
Seller: Nancy Sojka
Date: 08/29/14

262 Munsing St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Victor M. Rodrigues
Seller: Roger R. Bazinet
Date: 08/29/14

MONSON

3 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Kyle Politis
Seller: Phillip H. Nothe
Date: 08/27/14

N/A
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Glenn B. Zanetti
Seller: Jacquelyn S. Haley
Date: 08/28/14

149 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Timothy J. Hennessy
Seller: Jason M. Bedard
Date: 08/25/14

52 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $274,500
Buyer: Caitlin F. Szymanski
Seller: Willard B. Ladue
Date: 09/02/14

125 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Ross C. Larson
Seller: John F. Lewis
Date: 08/28/14

56 Waid Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Fontaine
Seller: Kevin D. Ragion
Date: 09/05/14

MONTGOMERY

477 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Adams
Seller: Timothy J. Reardon
Date: 08/28/14

PALMER

25 Birch St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Labrie
Seller: Mark E. Benoit
Date: 08/28/14

6 Danielle Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Breyare
Seller: Robert Strout
Date: 09/03/14

48 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Matthew McGowan
Seller: Mary L. Young
Date: 09/05/14

22 Harvey St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mark D. Bachand
Seller: Christopher W. Breyare
Date: 09/03/14

6 Homestead St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Nadeau
Seller: Robert A. Schattgen
Date: 09/05/14

150 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jessica King
Seller: Frederick C. Byrne
Date: 08/26/14

2014 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Heather L. Hibbard
Seller: Robert G. Faulkner
Date: 08/29/14

9 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erin J. Braden
Seller: Palmer Holdings LLC
Date: 08/29/14

RUSSELL

255 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Matthew Werner
Seller: Jamie A. Lessard
Date: 08/26/14

SPRINGFIELD

193 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Dieula Cherival
Seller: Scott J. Arel
Date: 08/29/14

150 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Robin G. Lopez
Seller: Jackewich, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/14

34 Arliss St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Dimas Cotto
Seller: James M. Messier
Date: 09/05/14

67 Aspen Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Sarah E. Brunelle
Seller: Gregory J. Matthews
Date: 08/28/14

885-887 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Leslie Rivers
Seller: Sanchez, Victor M., (Estate)
Date: 08/28/14

42-44 Biltmore St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Juan L. Henriquez
Seller: 42-44 Biltmore Street RT
Date: 08/29/14

800 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $9,820,000
Buyer: ARCPT MT Springfield LLC
Seller: RPAI Springfield Boston
Date: 08/26/14

709 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Batista
Seller: Luis A. Cruz
Date: 08/28/14

26 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Hung D. Vu
Seller: Kissel, Anne M., (Estate)
Date: 09/05/14

58 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jeremy Slater
Seller: Lawrence E. Bechard
Date: 09/02/14

66 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $183,003
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Suzanne M. Aranjo
Date: 08/28/14

157 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Leroy E. Farrior
Seller: Clovette J. Johnson
Date: 08/29/14

246 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Sean M. Bradshaw
Seller: Anges Visnaw
Date: 08/29/14

50 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Madjiguene Poyser
Seller: Thomas R. Howell
Date: 09/03/14

40 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Michael J. Quinlivan
Seller: Beverly J. St.Pierre
Date: 08/27/14

117 Enfield St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Santiago
Seller: Ryan R. Henrichon
Date: 08/29/14

32 Greenleaf St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Nelson H. Wells
Seller: Richard Garcia
Date: 09/04/14

66 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jordan N. Nascimento
Seller: Polly E. Lavallee
Date: 08/28/14

49 Hillmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Waldestrudis Ramos
Seller: Richard S. Harty
Date: 09/05/14

99-101 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Andreas Craig
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 08/29/14

53 Howard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,625,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment
Seller: Del Union Realty LLC
Date: 08/29/14

60 Jeanne Marie St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Edward C. Carter
Date: 08/27/14

86 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,200
Buyer: Yesenia E. Vale
Seller: Nicole Migliozzi
Date: 08/29/14

92 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Victoria E. Ellis
Seller: Daniel J. Garrity
Date: 09/05/14

206 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Ramon J. Alvarez
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 08/25/14

133 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Israel Lopez
Seller: Carol M. Tourangeau
Date: 08/29/14

117-119 Michon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Francisco J. Dejesus
Seller: Carmelo Toledo
Date: 09/05/14

144-146 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: Madeline Rodriguez
Seller: M. D. Leon Fils RE LLC
Date: 08/29/14

25-27 Montcalm St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jonathan Cabrera
Seller: Raymond L. Cliche
Date: 08/29/14

28 O’Connell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Katisha D. Woods-Johnson
Seller: NSP Residential LLC
Date: 09/02/14

872 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Richard Garcia
Seller: Taylor, Philip E., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/14

41 Plumtree Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Leone
Seller: Charles Morrison
Date: 08/29/14

168 Quaker Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Krupczak
Seller: James Goodwin
Date: 08/25/14

28 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Jennifer K. Rossmiller
Seller: Kevin J. Claffey
Date: 08/27/14

51 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Carlos Figueroa
Seller: Ronald B. Willoughby
Date: 09/03/14

150 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $209,650
Buyer: Michael A. Bosworth
Seller: Edward W. McDonald
Date: 09/05/14

3 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Zeicha N. Colon
Seller: Hoa V. Le
Date: 09/05/14

393 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Vianni K. Gomez
Seller: Wayne D. Morphew
Date: 08/28/14

68-70 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,625,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment
Seller: Del Union Realty LLC
Date: 08/29/14

52 Warner St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $134,200
Buyer: John P. Chaplin
Seller: Lynne F. Wiley
Date: 08/29/14

310 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,700
Buyer: Beth E. Green
Seller: Kathleen P. Mulligan
Date: 09/03/14

SOUTHWICK

44 Bugbee Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Robert G. Boyd
Seller: Scott W. Wundt
Date: 08/29/14

10 Chapman St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Heidi Allen
Seller: John M. Sinico
Date: 08/27/14

Depot St. (off)
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jody Emanuel
Seller: 20 Depot Square LLC
Date: 08/27/14

5 Dewitt Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Dhruval A. Amin
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 09/02/14

70 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Elizabeth T. Kuenzel
Seller: Meredith Powers
Date: 08/28/14

TOLLAND

90 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Charles D. Koteen
Seller: Joan M. Ellison
Date: 08/29/14

Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Charles D. Koteen
Seller: Joan M. Ellison
Date: 08/29/14

WESTFIELD

40 Briarwood Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Carol L. Griggs
Seller: Robert E. Wenzel
Date: 09/04/14

21 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Robin A. Glover
Seller: Susan C. Leggett
Date: 08/27/14

121 Colony Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Andrea K. Castanera
Seller: Mathew J. Carrington
Date: 09/05/14

78 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Larry A. Williams
Seller: H&H County RE LLC

990 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: James J. Crean
Seller: Shawn L. Boutet
Date: 08/29/14

183 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Keith A. Swords
Seller: Swords, Barbara L., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/14

14 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $197,800
Buyer: Gregory S. Reed
Seller: Christopher A. Smith
Date: 08/26/14

187 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Angela M. Costigan
Seller: Dominguez, Theresa P., (Estate)
Date: 09/04/14

29 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Robert F. Browning
Seller: Kristen E. Browning
Date: 09/04/14

15 Kenwood St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Chong H. Collette
Seller: Patricia A. Wallinovich
Date: 08/29/14

47 Laflin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Ronald A. Hall
Seller: John F. Burke
Date: 08/25/14

46 McKinley Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Raymond P. Manos
Seller: Anthony R. Braden
Date: 08/27/14

Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: John P. Pitoniak
Date: 09/03/14

15 Old Park Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $353,700
Buyer: Robert E. Hartmann
Seller: David W. Cherry
Date: 08/29/14

88 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jacob F. Dutko
Seller: Saris Resources LLC
Date: 08/28/14

19 Pheasant Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Georger
Seller: Jeffrey S. Piubeni
Date: 08/29/14

20 Pheasant Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Tyler G. Moore
Seller: John E. Schirmer
Date: 08/29/14

19 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Sullivan
Seller: Jennifer Nesbitt
Date: 08/25/14

190 Root Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Scott Sanderson
Seller: Benjamin Puzankov
Date: 08/29/14

1120 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $243,444
Buyer: Home Loan Investment Bank
Seller: Frank R. Ezold
Date: 08/28/14

13 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Cherie R. Tabasco
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/29/14

WILBRAHAM

3 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $369,530
Buyer: Barry A. Haber
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 08/29/14

4 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Michael D. Devine
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group
Date: 08/25/14

53 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Charles B. Proctor
Seller: Gerald Johnson
Date: 09/05/14

2 Overlook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Nicholas M. Pelletier
Seller: Jeanne Maren
Date: 08/28/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

18 Alderbrook Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: John C. Nekitopoulos
Seller: Helen J. Brooks
Date: 08/28/14

633 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Christopher M. Mulcahy
Seller: Mozden, Irene B., (Estate)

6 Austin Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: John D. Eaton
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 08/26/14

45 Bosworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nargiza Afrailova
Seller: Facchini, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 08/29/14

90 Churchill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Lizanne Campanini
Seller: Richard Lheureux
Date: 08/29/14

55 Greenleaf Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Kurtis J. Archambault
Seller: Kusek, Stanley M., (Estate)
Date: 08/29/14

203 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Brian Santinello
Seller: Holly Malloy
Date: 08/29/14

133 Maple St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: William L. Matte
Seller: Robert S. Nowlan
Date: 08/26/14

13 River St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: River St. TR
Seller: Seawind Inc.
Date: 08/29/14

44 Sherwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,900
Buyer: Vitaly Klimoshenko
Seller: Paul J. Eggleston
Date: 08/29/14

96 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $287,800
Buyer: Janet R. Lacasse
Seller: John J. Ryan
Date: 09/05/14

33 Warren St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Kimberly Spaeth-Barta
Date: 08/27/14

117 Wilder Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $159,700
Buyer: Kelly Desorcy
Seller: Julia V. Paolucci
Date: 08/29/14

260 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Ruel
Seller: Cheryl Lee
Date: 09/05/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

17 Cranberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Victoria Longino
Seller: Janice C. Denton
Date: 08/28/14

9 Flintlock Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $218,100
Buyer: Stanton L. Eads
Seller: Effie Bell
Date: 09/05/14

28 Frost Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $262,450
Buyer: Christina D. Sackett
Seller: Diane Chajes
Date: 08/26/14

Hawthorn Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: D. Kahn
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 09/05/14

15 Hickory Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Patrick H. Chin-Hong
Seller: Jean M. Jackson
Date: 08/29/14

258 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Adam Sitze
Seller: Nancy Antik
Date: 08/25/14

South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: CIL Realty of Mass. Inc.
Seller: RGC LLC
Date: 08/29/14

50 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Charles L. Burke
Seller: Kenneth A. Johnson
Date: 09/02/14

BELCHERTOWN

190 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Raymond Cliche
Seller: Timothy J. Cunningham
Date: 08/29/14

10 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Doreen Rios
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 08/28/14

11 Laurel Ridge Dr.
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Hresko
Seller: Brian W. Sherman
Date: 08/29/14

11 Ledgewood Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Benjamen Delozier
Seller: Karl Richardson
Date: 08/29/14

471 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mitchell E. Davis
Seller: Kenneth F. Kitchell
Date: 08/28/14

CHESTERFIELD

63 Stage Road
Chesterfield, MA 01026
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Robert S. Berniche
Seller: Thomas B. Fern
Date: 09/04/14

CUMMINGTON

190 Trouble St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $289,500
Buyer: Michael S. Kellogg
Seller: Ralph Jagelavicius
Date: 08/29/14

EASTHAMPTON

10 1st Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Eileen G. Meyers
Seller: Alison Matthews
Date: 08/29/14

20-22 Arthur St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $276,500
Buyer: Thomas R. Hathaway
Seller: Robert A. Labrie RT
Date: 08/29/14

30 Chapin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ronald L. Childs
Seller: Stephen A. Parent
Date: 08/27/14

27 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Angela M. Zammarelli
Seller: Andrew Keller
Date: 08/29/14

58 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michaela A. Litzner
Seller: Patricia A. Laurin

16 John St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Marin Goldstein
Seller: Gloria D. Lebeau
Date: 09/02/14

9 Lang Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Eve Endicott
Seller: John K. Watling
Date: 08/25/14

15 Lawson Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Martin L. Tessier
Date: 08/27/14

29 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Erica L. Banz
Seller: Wayne F. Corriveau
Date: 08/29/14

108 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: KM Properties LLC
Seller: Mark A. Kessler
Date: 08/29/14

7 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Allen S. Hall
Seller: Wayne R. & J. M. Spaulding TR
Date: 08/27/14

18 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: Catherine J. Potak
Seller: Chester A. Ogulewicz
Date: 08/27/14

6 Searle Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Colby E. Quinn
Seller: Robert C. Fedor
Date: 09/04/14

20 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Raul Escobar
Seller: Jeffrey B. Winston
Date: 08/29/14

13 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jessica Spaulding
Seller: Diane C. Sjodahl
Date: 09/05/14

15 Winter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Couchon
Seller: Wayne S. Nelson
Date: 08/29/14

GOSHEN

24 West Shore Dr.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Paul B. Voss
Seller: James J. Ripa
Date: 08/26/14

GRANBY

11 Leo Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $143,279
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Kristen Grabowski
Date: 09/02/14

HADLEY

12 Lawrence Plain Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $121,500
Buyer: CIL Realty of Mass. Inc.
Seller: Jason M. Kicza
Date: 08/29/14

57 Roosevelt St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Daniel
Seller: Andrew Sek
Date: 08/29/14

43 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Scott P. Ring
Seller: Gwen A. Quinlan
Date: 08/29/14

HATFIELD

104 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Red Barn Realty LLC
Seller: Partenheimer, B. L., (Estate)
Date: 08/29/14

46 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Jason D. Charpentier
Seller: Jessie J. Frodyma
Date: 08/29/14

HUNTINGTON

46 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Keith A. Boylan
Seller: Gaylon R. Donovan
Date: 09/02/14

69 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Karen S. Lucas
Seller: Morgan P. Whitaker
Date: 09/04/14

NORTHAMPTON

24 Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Alix L. Olson
Seller: Bernard F. Shea
Date: 08/29/14

71 Bradford St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Norseman Realty LLC
Seller: Comcast of Mass. 2 Inc.
Date: 09/04/14

176 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Alice M. Crocker
Seller: Mary A. Riordon
Date: 08/26/14

368 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Henry E. Rivera
Seller: Mary J. Price
Date: 08/29/14

46 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Molly H. Senn-McNally
Seller: Patrick J. Melnik
Date: 08/29/14

120 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Hampshire Property Management
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 08/29/14

83 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Hampshire Property Management
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 08/29/14

91 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Kimberly B. Dawson LT
Seller: Hampshire Property Management
Date: 08/29/14

9 Laurel St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $392,923
Buyer: Anthony I. Paik
Seller: Transformations Inc.
Date: 09/04/14

97 Marian St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Sheryl Hall
Seller: Lorna Fitch
Date: 08/25/14

61 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $327,009
Buyer: Elizabeth Pryor
Seller: Sheryl J. Hall
Date: 08/25/14

115 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $198,888
Buyer: Kathleen R. Drummond
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/26/14

892 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Arthur Charland
Seller: Maureen F. Senn-McNally
Date: 08/29/14

56 Stilson Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Richard G. Egan
Seller: Richard G. Egan
Date: 08/26/14

20 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Carr
Seller: John S. Gay
Date: 09/02/14

1023 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Jon Fruge
Seller: Sarah O. Horan
Date: 08/29/14

1045 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Seney
Seller: Mount Tom Properties LLC
Date: 08/28/14

105 Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Adin Thayer
Seller: Walter E. Lempart
Date: 08/26/14

PELHAM

27 Gulf Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Jeffers L. Engelhardt
Seller: Jennifer J. Tanguay
Date: 09/05/14

17 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kathryn K. Maude
Seller: Shawn C. Charest
Date: 08/29/14

SOUTH HADLEY

67 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Wang Z. Hua
Seller: Kelly A. Martins
Date: 09/05/14

88 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Keith S. Leary
Seller: George W. Schnugger
Date: 08/29/14

6 Birch Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Linda E. Brennan
Seller: Ellen V. Murphy
Date: 09/05/14

4 Birchwood Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Harto
Seller: Andrew J. Fox
Date: 09/03/14

24 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Deady
Seller: Shirley J. Turner
Date: 09/05/14

12 Central Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jason E. Arena
Seller: Kendall, Helen I., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/14

7 Crystal Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Jonathan H. Aseltine
Seller: Ralph S. Fiore
Date: 08/29/14

45 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $144,827
Buyer: Molly J. Bertles
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 08/27/14

Jacobs Way #2
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: William B. McDonough
Seller: Home Improvement Assocs.
Date: 09/03/14

548 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Moynihan Realty Group LLC
Seller: Jacques Construction Inc.
Date: 09/05/14

1 Pheasant Run
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Sheehan
Seller: Mark A. Pijar
Date: 09/05/14

40 Pynchon Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Kevin R. Lumb
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/05/14

508 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Buyer: Lisa A. Bihler
Seller: Edward L. Orwat
Date: 08/29/14

8 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Kristen J. Steele
Seller: David A. Terrell
Date: 08/29/14

SOUTHAMPTON

37 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Nathan C. Layman
Seller: F&G Development Corp.
Date: 09/04/14

120 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Gonzalez
Seller: William S. French
Date: 08/25/14

2 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $136,850
Buyer: Kevin J. Wedemeyer
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 08/27/14

3 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: G&F Custom Built Homes
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 08/27/14

7 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Czelusniak Custom Homes
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 09/03/14

10 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: W. Marek Inc.
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 08/28/14

3 Old Harvest Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Matthew Riel
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 09/04/14

153 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $397,000
Buyer: Ahmet Ibic
Seller: James Boyle
Date: 08/28/14

60 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Tiffany A. Ross
Seller: Anjanette Kelso
Date: 09/03/14

WARE

27 Gould Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Andrews
Seller: Shannon M. Pennington
Date: 08/29/14

15 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Charles R. Burns
Seller: Kevin D. Roux
Date: 08/29/14

339 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Kevin Roux
Seller: Steven C. Piubeni
Date: 08/29/14

9 Oakridge Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Christopher Robidoux
Seller: Kyle M. Genereux
Date: 08/28/14

7 Sunnyhill Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Olive M. Moulton
Seller: Bridget L. Rohan
Date: 08/28/14

WESTHAMPTON

65 Kings Hwy.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Fournier
Seller: David J. Blakesley
Date: 08/28/14

101 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Lafond
Seller: Stanley Greenberg IRT

WILLIAMSBURG

123 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Corey A. Fox
Seller: Paul D. Cronin
Date: 09/03/14

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Arel, Donald A.
PO Box 108
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/07/14

Auclair, Steven M.
Auclair, Carrie L.
44 Stephens St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/14

Avonti, Michael C.
18 Revere Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/14

Barkyoumb, Rene
17 Clayton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Benoit, Christopher J.
141 Brombach St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Burbank, Jeannine Linda
456 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/14

Catchepaugh, Mark D.
316 North St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/02/14

Cormier, William A.
682 Tyler St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/14

Cote, James E.
Cote, Kimberly A.
53 Timberidge Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/03/14

Decensi, Michael J.
10 Depot St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Eagle Peak Fitness
Atwood, Daniel O.
15 Canon Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/14

Frechette, Steven L.
18 East Acres Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/03/14

Gamache, Michael R.
PO Box 534
Westfield, MA 01086
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/07/14

Gibeau, Judy L.
23 Francis Ave. #2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/09/14

Gilburg, Karen L.
88 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/14

Hildack, Randolph K.
21 Morningside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/02/14

Howe, Tiffani M.
33 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Maloney, Shawn M.
26 South Onota St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/09/14

Noble, Robert
11 South Park Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/14

O’Fallon, Kevin S.
163 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Ruggiero, James R.
Ruggiero, Lisa M.
a/k/a Rehbein, Lisa M.
63 Bryan Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Sanchez, Isidoro R.
Sanchez, Francisca A.
53 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Scott, David T.
Scott, Jo-Ann M.
10 Pinebrook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Smith, Paul E.
Smith, Susan A.
50 Meadowbrook Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/02/14

That Tech Girl
Clattenburg, Annmarie
46 Evergreen Road #207
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/05/14

Thibault, Joseph L.
140 Federal St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/08/14

Wanat, Barbara P.
55 Pomeroy Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/14

Wanat, William
55 Pomeroy Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/04/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Advanced Siding & Window Company
72 Witheridge St.
David Fournier

Atlantic Travel
11 Castle Hill Road
Elizabeth Zebian

Deluxe Limousine Services
81 Ramah Circle
Edward Dersarkis

Galoridon Skin Care
33 Hearthstrone Dr.
Lori Gallerani

LaValley Construction
17 Park St.
G & S LaValley

Master Piece
762 Springfield St.
John Minto

CHICOPEE

Central Cleaning Services
275 Hampden St.
Peter Allen

Chicopee Auto Farm Inc.
980 East Main St.
Dwayne Pafumi

Golden Blossom
728 Grattan St.
Ida Gamiora

JE Ryan Wealth Management
76 Dwight St.
Joseph E. Ryan

Paulo’s Salon
309 Front St.
Rebecca Mathieu

HOLYOKE

A3 Petroleum
636 Main St.
Adeeba Rehman

Bogey & Sons Restoration & Custom Woodworking
19 Shepard Dr.
Bogustan Wolanczyk

Cool Berry
50 Holyoke St.
Kelvin Zheng

Fiesta Café
305 Main St.
Cheena Leroux

Little Creations
254 Maple St.
Keila Cajigas

Salon Jade
234 Lyman St.
Jasmine Reyes

Spanky’s Ice Cream
916 Hampden St.
Susan Goff

The Club House
209 South St.
George E. Airoldi

LUDLOW

Gillespie Car Care
407 West St.
Brian Gillespie

Project Dance
194 East St.
Libby Dowling

Windmill Farm and Garden Center
456 Holyoke St.
Donald Kibbe

NORTHAMPTON

Advanced Small Engine Sales
187 Locust St.
Andrew Mortimer

Birdhouse Music
13 King St.
Glenn Alper

Feeding Tube Records
221 Pine St.
Edward Lee

Starr’s Pizzeria
59 Main St.
Damian Fernandez

Supreme Auto Detail Plus
23 Hooker Ave.
Daniel Stone

Wadi Rum Yoga
30 Aldrich St.
Alena Bartoli

SPRINGFIELD

Joe Young Studios
26 Colfax St.
Joseph Young

Karen’s Incredible
312 Rosewell St.
Karen Yousfi

Moriarty’s Pub & Grill
755 Liberty St.
Michael Moriarty

Number IV Media
89 Perkins St.
Betel Arnold

Pioneer Valley Legal
34 Sumner Ave.
Karen J. Murphy

Plaud’s Style Beauty
604 Page Blvd.
Jose L. Plaud

Red Bird Kids
96 Winton St.
Sarah Haag

Revolution Auto Team
29 Terrence St.
Edward Otero

Roberto’s Bar & Grill Inc.
80 Worthington St.
Paul Ramesh

Ruth Family Daycare
44 Lester St.
Ruthnie Alce

Salazar Jewelry & Gifts
316 Locust St.
Edith Augustin

Sawkat Wally
285 Belmont Ave.
Sawkat Wally

Simple Business Solutions
320 Main St.
Christopher Fern

Solid Gold Beauty Palace
40 Berkshire Ave.
Eunice Kennedy

Spanky Johnson Transport
172 Pheland St.
Orangie L. Cole

Springfield Mobil
1830 Wilbraham Road
Lehigh Gas-Ohio

Sterling Architectural
55 Avocado St.
Alpha Builders Inc.

Strait Cheese
302 Locust St.
Morrell J. Smith

Studio 2000
2460 Main St.
Ana Lopez

TNT Fast Stop
402 King St.
Tyshun O. Riles

T-Mobile
800 Boston Road
T-Mobile Northeast

Tony’s Candy Wholesale
44 Orange St.
Ramon Padilla

Trent Guihan
46 Pilgrim Road
Trent Guihan

Tufts Health Plan Medicare
1441 Main St.
Lois Cornell

VIP Nails
475 Breckwood Blvd.
Tommy Nguyen

Whisper Jesus
93 Druid Hill Road
Rebecca A. Keefe

Zen Welding
133 Ashbrook St.
Kurt Y. Rohmer

WEST SPRINGFIELD

5-Star Bookkeeping Services
169 Main St.
Jeffrey Chickerella

Beauty Gate Salon and Spa
1646 Riverdale St.
Konrad Chimel

Best Western
429 Riverdale St.
Natu Patel

Costco Wholesale
119 Daggett Dr.
Costco Corporation

Coveris Advanced Coatings
69 William Franks Dr.
Ed McCarron

Cumberland Farms
22 Park St.
Cumberland Farms Inc.

D & L Home Productions
148 River St.
Shane Loiselle

Derma-Redi
183 Ashley St.
Dean C. Vogel

Dots
373 Memorial Ave.
Swapnil Shah

Footit Medical Supply
340 Memorial Ave.
Richard Spafford

John Henderson Painting
110 Laurel St.
John Henderson Jr.

Karma Yoga
2260 Westfield St.
Suzanne Marotta

Kuhnel’s Auto Inc.
2309 Westfield St.
Jay F. Walts

Lubanski Construction
57 Hill St.
Brandon Lubanski

Omnicare of West Springfield
85 Interstate Dr.
MHHP Acquisition

Ron’s Flooring
18 Ferry Ave.
Ronald J. Charbonneau

Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Opinion

Gov. Patrick a True Friend to Western Mass.

They had come to cut the ribbon on the recently opened UMass Center at Springfield.

That was the official purpose of the well-attended gathering that took place late last month at the center, located in Tower Square. And while they certainly did that, this event quickly, and decidedly, turned into an occasion for the many officials in attendance to say ‘thank you’ to all that outgoing Gov. Deval Patrick has done for the university, its Amherst campus, Springfield, and this region as a whole.

While the accolades were somewhat dramatic in tone — some of those who took to the microphone called Patrick the greatest governor they’d known or the greatest in the history of the Commonwealth — they were certainly well-earned.

Indeed, while not all has gone right for the Patrick administration over the past seven years and nine months, one can certainly say that he has done more for this region — and the university — than any of his recent predecessors.

And while that’s not saying much Patrick and his administration have amassed a track record of support for this region that will, unfortunately, be a very hard act to follow.

And we’re certainly glad he did, because this region, and Springfield in particular, needed all the help it could get.

When Patrick took the helm in January 2007, the city was still scratching its way out of a deep and far-reaching fiscal morass that left economic as well as psychological scars. It needed help to get back on its feet, and the Patrick administration provided it in several ways, from steering Liberty Mutual and several hundred well-paying jobs here when the insurance giant was searching for a home for a new call center, to building a backup data center in the former Technical High School, to providing a wide range of support to help smaller businesses get to the next level.

And over the past several years, as the city has been hit with natural and man-made disasters, the governor and his administration, most notably Greg Bialecki, secretary of Housing and Economic Development, have provided help on a number of levels to help create both plans and optimism for the future.

But maybe Patrick’s biggest gift to Springfield and this region has been his deep commitment to UMass and support of programs to make it the economic engine that everyone wants it to be and, for the most part, it hasn’t been.

The long list of initiatives he’s supported — with funding as well as inspiration to get the job done — include everything from the high-performance computing center in Holyoke to the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute, to the UMass Center at Springfield and countless other projects.

It’s fair to say that the university is in the midst of a period of explosive, if not unprecedented, growth, vitality, and newfound respect as a public university, and the Patrick administration has certainly had a great deal to do with that.

His appearance at the ribbon cutting in Tower Square won’t be Patrick’s last visit to Springfield as governor. He will be the keynote speaker at the breakfast for the Western Mass. Business Expo later this month, and, knowing him, he’ll probably be out for a few other events before he leaves office.

But it’s not how many ribbon cuttings, chamber breakfasts, groundbreakings, and press conferences one attends that truly matters when assessing a governor’s contributions to a region or city. Instead, it’s one’s ability to back up words — such as when governors say they represent the whole state, not just the stretch inside Route 128 — with definitive actions that really count.

Deval Patrick has certainly been able to do that. We’re going to miss him around here.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

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

W. McCray Inc., 122 Gilbert Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Vicki L. Cotton, same. Bar and restaurant.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Thrilos Inc., 152 Brookhaven Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Tom Makris, same. Restaurant and bar.

GRANBY

Setter Landscaping Inc., 161 Kendall St., Granby, MA 01033. Marc R. Tremblay, same. Landscaping.

HOLYOKE

School of Dance His Grace Covers Us Inc., 59 Pine St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Raquel Velazquez, same. Religious dance school.

NORTHAMPTON

Saxslab U.S. Inc., 518 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Karsten Joensen, same. Production of components for sax’s instrumentation.

Sue and Mel Inc., 67 Prospect St., Northampton, MA 01060. Susan Famiglietti, same. Retail food service.

SPRINGFIELD

Safelink Security Corp., 91 Mildred Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Nicholas B. Graveline, same. Residential and commercial security system sales.

STS Transport Inc., 132 Croyden Terrace, Springfield, MA 01104. Stefan Tsikhotskiy, same. Transportation.

Valley Sports Foundation Inc., 100 Congress St., Suite 1101, Springfield, MA 01104. Clark Eckhoff, 4011 Stoneridge Dr., Wausau, WI 54403. Encourage development in the sport of baseball.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Vets4Vets Inc., 425 Union St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Robert Russell, same. Serving disabled veterans and their families.

West Springfield Family Dental, PC, 1098 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Stella Minster, 122 Primrose Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Dentist’s office.

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Opinion

NFL Drops Ball on Domestic Violence

By Carol Fusia Campbell

I love the game of football. I grew up around the sport. My father was a football coach, and our family lived, breathed, and ate football.

But National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell’s handling of the Ray Rice situation sickens me. It sickens me that there is any doubt that domestic violence should receive a swift, definitive penalty. It sickens me that, for even one moment, the owners and the commissioner tried to find justification for Rice dragging the limp body of his then-fiancee off an elevator. It sickens me that an NFL player receives harsher penalties for using illegal and performance-enhancing drugs than for physically abusing the women in their lives.

The Rice scandal has made clear that the professional organization that represents football must make a dramatic shift in their policies regarding domestic violence.

As a long-time board member of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, I’ve learned that intimate-partner violence is a complex social problem that requires interventions on a variety of levels.

A good place to start is the code of conduct. It’s common knowledge that the league spells out, with shocking detail, rules of glamour, etiquette, and hygiene for cheerleaders. The cheerleader tome also includes a multitude of ways in which the woman can be punished with fines and game-day suspensions, or even fired, for ongoing makeup infractions. The NFL should be no less strict in their code of conduct for their players. The commissioner must craft a strong, unambiguous set of guidelines regarding domestic violence and immediately communicate these no-tolerance guidelines to players, coaches, and team owners.

In addition, one of the most effective interventions is peer pressure — men making it clear to other men that it’s simply not OK to abuse women. Commissioner Goodell had an opportunity to send this message after being confronted with evidence that Rice punched his fiancee, now his wife, in the face, knocking her out cold. The commissioner squandered this opportunity.

The NFL should not do the same. Instead, its owners should dismiss Commissioner Goodell to signal the beginning of a new no-tolerance policy. They should then use their incredible reach and influence to educate men on how violence against women threatens the very fabric of our communities.

When women are not safe in their intimate relationships, they are not able to hold jobs, pursue education or technical training, or secure stable housing for themselves and their families. The NFL should work with experts like the Women’s Fund who can help shape this proactive education along with community partners.

I will always love the game of football. But the NFL must draw a bright line between right and wrong when it comes to domestic violence before I can fully embrace the organization.

Carol Fusia Campbell is president and CEO of Chicopee Industrial Contractors and the daughter of Vic Fusia, who coached football at Brown University, the University of Pittsburgh, and UMass, and also scouted for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. She was recently named Woman of the Year for 2014 by the Professional Women’s Chamber.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Briefcase Departments

Leadership Pioneer Valley Introduces Class of 2015
HOLYOKE — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) officially kicked off its 2015 program year and introduced the Class of 2015, a group of emerging and established regional leaders, at a reception at the Wistariahurst Museum. The culturally and geographically diverse class of 32 men and women represent nonprofit, private, educational, and public organizations from Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. “The LPV Class of 2015 represents the best and brightest of our region,” said Leadership Pioneer Valley Executive Director Lora Wondolowski. “They bring a wide variety of experiences and skills to bear while all of them are committed to deepening their community involvement. With LPV in their toolboxes, they will go far.” Leadership Pioneer Valley is addressing the critical need to build a diverse network of leaders who aspire to work together across traditional barriers to strengthen the region. The members of the new class are taking part in a 10-month program of experiential learning that will take place at locations up and down the Valley. The regional curriculum is specifically designed to help the participants refine their leadership skills, broaden connections, and develop a greater commitment to community trusteeship and cultural competency. Last January, Class of 2014 member Isabel Serrazina passed away suddenly. To honor her memory and leadership, fellow class members, alumni, and the board created the Serrazina Scholarship Fund to enable potential participants to attend LPV. The first-ever Serrazina Scholarship was awarded to TracyLee Boutilier, an advocate for affordable housing in Amherst, who embodies Serrazina’s longtime work on housing and low-income family issues. “Leadership Pioneer Valley is actively cultivating an important resource in the Valley: compassionate and communicative leaders who want to make our Valley a more accessible and viable home for all who seek it,” said Kelsey Flynn of MassMutual, a Class of 2014 member. “This is your opportunity to cultivate yourself and make the most of this experience.” The Class of 2015 members are:
• Nathan Bazinet, Sisters of Providence Health System
• TracyLee Boutilier, community activist
• Nunzio Bruno, Disruptive Strategy Co.
• Caitlin Byrnes, Smith & Wesson
• Linnette Camacho, Springfield Public Schools
• Angelica Castro, Mount Holyoke College
• Demetrice Dawkins, MassMutual Financial Group
• Hayley Dunn, Western Mass. Electric Co.
• Patricia Gagnon, Baystate Health
• Dana Gillette, Connecticut River Watershed Council
• Nickolaus Haenchen, YMCA of Greater Springfield
• Patricia Hentz, Smith College
• Matthew Judd, Hampden Bank
• Matthew Leger-Small, Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• Caitlin Maloney, YMCA of Greater Springfield
• Terry Maxey, MLK Jr. Family Services
• Pamela McCarthy, Big Y Foods Inc.
• Kerry McGuirl, Springfield Public Library
• Terra Missildine, Beloved Earth
• Ronald Molina-Brantley, City of Springfield
• Lori Murphy, Partners for a Healthier Community
• Kimberly O’Connor, United Way of Pioneer Valley
• Jenny Papageorge, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
• Ashlee Picard Flores, Hampden Bank
• Maria Puppolo, City of Springfield
• Angie Rios, MassMutual
• Drew Sadowsky, Williams Distributing
• LyLy Salisbury, MassMutual
• Teresa Spaziani, Children’s Study Home
• Jennifer Turner, Delta Group
• Kathy Wicks, Partners for a Healthier Community
• Jeremy Winstead, Haydenville Woodworking and Design

Pro-casino Commercial Focuses on Job Creation
SPRINGFIELD — The first television commercial defending the state’s casino law focuses on Springfield and the prospects for thousands of new jobs if a gaming complex is built in the city’s South End. The ad, from the casino-backed Coalition to Protect Mass Jobs, was slated to debut Tuesday in Springfield and Boston. The 30-second spot features Jeff Ciuffreda, director of Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, as narrator. “Springfield voted overwhelmingly,” he says. “It’s an $800 million economic-development project, the largest one we’ve had in Springfield for decades.” He continues, “Springfield’s unemployment rate is in double digits. We need the 3,000 jobs; we want the 3,000 jobs.” The ad is the first of what is expected to be many in the coalition’s drive to defeat a proposed repeal of the 2011 state casino law, which authorized up to three casinos and a slots parlor.

Communities Awarded $7 Million for Municipal-resiliency Projects
BOSTON – Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett has awarded $7.4 million in grants to municipalities under the Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative. The funding will be used for six projects to implement clean-energy technologies to improve resiliency at critical facilities, including two in Western Mass. This is the first round of grants through the initiative, which is part of Gov. Deval Patrick’s comprehensive climate-change-preparedness effort. “This initiative is about being proactive and not waiting until the next severe storm to react,” the governor said. “These grants will assist communities in delivering critical services to residents, keeping people safer during times of danger.” Through the Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative, $40 million in state funding is available to cities and towns that identify the facilities in their communities where the loss of electrical service would result in the disruption of a critical public-safety or life-sustaining function, including emergency services, shelters, food and fuel supply, and communications infrastructure. Municipalities can use the funding to implement clean-energy technologies to keep their energy systems operable. “The Patrick Administration is committed to innovative solutions that both mitigate and prepare for climate change impacts in the Commonwealth,” said Bartlett. “We are proud to partner with municipalities to prevent disruption to critical facilities and services during times of emergency, while also continuing to secure our clean-energy future in the long term.” Projects eligible for funding include clean-energy generation, energy storage, energy-management systems, islanding technologies, and microgrids. The city of Springfield was awarded $2.79 million to develop, in partnership with Baystate Health, a 4.6-megawatt combined heat and power plant, which will provide electricity, chilled water, and steam to the hospital. The plant will include a gas turbine generator, heat-recovery steam generator, absorption chiller, black-start diesel generator, and load-management system. The plant will produce 80% of the hospital’s annual energy consumption, 68% of its electricity, and 97% of its steam. Meanwhile, the city of Northampton was awarded $525,401 to incorporate solar PV and batteries with existing diesel generation at the Northampton Fire Department Headquarters, the sole city facility capable of providing a significant number of critical municipal services. The project will allow for diversified fuel sources available for power production during an extended outage, prioritize new emergency power-generation systems, offset use of emergency fuel oil during long-term power outages, reduce the environmental impacts from power generation for the facility, and improve grid-tied power reliability by enabling peak-shaving and load shedding. Other communities to win awards through the Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative include Boston, Berkley/Taunton, the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, and the South Essex Sewerage District.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

UMass Moves Up in Public-University Rankings
AMHERST — UMass Amherst now ranks among the nation’s top 30 public universities, moving up 10 spots during the past year in the 2015 Best Colleges guide released recently by U.S. News & World Report. There are more than 600 public, four-year colleges in the country, and U.S. News ranks the top 122. The Commonwealth’s flagship campus, led by Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, earned its highest ranking ever in the prestigious national universities category. Since 2010, when UMass Amherst ranked 52nd among public schools, the university’s standing has steadily improved, reaching 40th last year before advancing to 30th for 2015, tied with four other schools. Among all national universities, public and private, UMass Amherst moved up an impressive 15 places this year, from 91st to 76th, tied with eight other schools. A Washington Post analysis of the rankings cited UMass Amherst as one of only three national universities over the past five years that have risen more than 20 steps in the overall top 100 universities, from 99th to 76th. “UMass Amherst increasingly is a destination of choice for the best students in Massachusetts and from all corners of world,” said Subbaswamy. “These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We greatly appreciate such national recognition, and we are grateful for the increased investment in public higher education supported by our legislators and the governor. That investment is truly yielding dividends.” Led this year by the University of California Berkeley, the University of California Los Angeles, and the University of Virginia, national public universities offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and Ph.D. programs, and are committed to producing groundbreaking research. The U.S. News rankings are based on a variety of weighted factors: graduation rate performance, undergraduate academic reputation, faculty resources, graduation and retention rate, alumni giving, financial resources, and student selectivity.

Webber & Grinnell Inducted into 2014 Circle of Excellence
NORTHAMPTON — Webber and Grinnell Insurance Agency has been inducted into the Plymouth Rock Assurance and Bunker Hill Insurance 2014 Circle of Excellence, recognizing outstanding professionalism, financial performance, and commitment to customer service by independent insurance agents during 2013. Selected from a pool of more than 400 independent agents across Massachusetts, Webber & Grinnell was one of 25 agents to receive this honor. “The Circle of Excellence is our premiere recognition and rewards program reserved for our top independent agents,” said Chris Olie, president of Plymouth Rock Assurance and chairman of Bunker Hill Insurance. “These agents are key parts of Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill’s success. They have each worked hard to build their businesses while also providing excellent service and trusting advice to their customers.” Webber & Grinnell is one of the largest insurance agencies in Western Mass. The agency currently serves more than 5,000 automobile and homeowner policyholders, and insures nearly 900 businesses throughout the region. “As an independent agent, our goal is to provide expert service tailored to the specific needs of each client we serve,” said Bill Grinnell, president of Webber & Grinnell. “It’s always rewarding to be recognized for our hard work and dedication, and we’re grateful to receive this honor from Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill.” Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill are leading automobile- and home-insurance carriers serving Massachusetts. As a member of the Circle of Excellence, Webber & Grinnell will receive marketing support funds, education and training, and other initiatives designed to promote sustained success. The agency will be honored at a fall retreat.

Springfield Falcons, Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Affiliation
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Falcons and Columbus Blue Jackets are extending their affiliation through the 2015-16 season with an option for two additional years, Falcons President Sarah Pompea and Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen jointly announced. The Falcons and Blue Jackets are entering their fifth season of partnership. The extension guarantees that Springfield will continue to serve as the American Hockey League affiliate and help develop top prospects in the Columbus organization through the 2015-16 season. “We are excited to continue our affiliation and strong relationship with the Columbus organization,” said Pompea. “The extension further affirms our continued commitment to the Greater Springfield community. Columbus has been a great partner, and we look forward to having continued success with them both on and off the ice.” Added Blue Jackets Assistant General Manager Chris MacFarland, who oversees hockey operations for the club’s affiliates, “the affiliation between the Blue Jackets and Springfield Falcons has been a successful and rewarding one for both clubs, and we’re pleased that the relationship will continue. The Falcons organization, under the leadership of Sarah Pompea, has been tremendous to work with, and we look forward to having our prospects continue to grow and develop in Springfield.” Since becoming the AHL affiliate of the Blue Jackets in 2010-11, the Falcons have completed some of their most successful seasons. The team has a 163-119-11-15 record over the course of the partnership. They have won back-to-back Northeast Division Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. Along with claiming the division title, Springfield also set new franchise records with 47 regular-season wins and a .658 points percentage, while tying a team mark of 100 points, in the 2013-14 season. Additionally, 35 current or former Falcons players have skated in at least one game with the Blue Jackets since the affiliation began four seasons ago.

UMass Among Entities to Be Caught ‘Green-handed’
EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the original, patented, high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR hand dryer and new XLERATOReco hand dryer, announced registered projects for the third annual international Green Apple Day of Service, an initiative from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council that brings together advocates from around the world and encourages them to take action in their communities through service projects at local schools. The Day of Service, now in its third year, provides an opportunity for students, teachers, parents, elected officials, organizations, companies, and others to transform all schools into healthy, safe, cost-efficient, and productive learning places. Projects organized by Excel Dryer this year include the installation of the Green Apple XLERATOR hand dryers at Brighton High School (part of the Boston public-school system), Angeles Mesa Elementary School (part of the Los Angeles Unified School District), and several locations throughout the UMass Amherst campus. “The green movement is here to stay, and as all facilities are looking for green and cost-savings initiatives, installing XLERATOR hand dryers or our new XLERATOReco hand dryers accomplishes both,” said William Gagnon, vice president of marketing at Excel Dryer. “We are proud to be an original seed sponsor of the Green Apple program since its inception, and encourage groups and individuals to get caught green-handed and make a difference this month by registering a Day of Service project to install XLERATOR hand dryers or XLERATOReco hand dryers at local schools.”

Coldwell Banker Among Top Charitable Companies
BOSTON — The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Chicopee, Longmeadow, and Westfield announced that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England has been ranked as one of the top corporate charitable contributors in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was the only residential real-estate brokerage firm to be recognized. The company was honored during the 9th annual Corporate Citizenship Summit, which was held at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston and attended by approximately 700 guests representing a wide range of nonprofit organizations as well as local and national companies with a presence in Massachusetts. “Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage knows that supporting local charitable organizations is vital, and giving back to our communities is part of our culture,” said Pat Villani, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England. “I am very proud of our employees and affiliated sales associates who continue to demonstrate their generosity through their volunteer efforts and contributions to our charitable foundation.” Sales associates and employees raise funds for local housing-related causes by donating a portion of their sales commissions and paychecks to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the company’s charitable foundation. They also host fund-raisers and volunteer at local community organizations. The primary purpose of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares is to raise funds to provide financial assistance to housing-related causes in the communities where Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has a presence. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares is the New England chapter of the Realogy Foundation. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is the largest residential real-estate brokerage company in New England. With more than 4,000 sales associates and staff in more than 80 office locations, the organization serves consumers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Inspired Marketing Relocates to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Inspired Marketing Inc., a full-service marketing agency and event-planning company, continues to grow, and has announced its relocation from the suburbs to 20 Maple St. in Springfield. This move brings the company into a larger space in the heart of the city, allowing it to be closer to a few current clients, including the Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Museums, Maple High/Six Corners neighborhood, Square One, and the future home of MGM Springfield. “As a homeowner in the city, I have a soft spot for Springfield,” said Jill Monson-Bishop, chief inspiration officer. “I believe we are on the brink of greatness. I have confidence that the more young professional foot traffic we see in downtown, the quicker the city will thrive. Bringing my company downtown was a natural fit; now my team and I can walk outside for lunch or visit with a colleague in Court Square. We are thrilled to be back in Springfield!” Inspired Marketing is a full-service marketing and event-planning company started in 2011 by Monson-Bishop. It draws on marketing knowledge, resources, and local networks to help create bold solutions to reach clients’ goals. In addition, the firm is a leader in event planning, turning visions into reality for both large and small events. For more information, visit www.inspiredmarketing.biz.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff October 7, 2014

Departments People on the Move

Kamari Collins

Kamari Collins was recently appointed to the position of Dean of Academic Advising and Student Success at Springfield Technical Community College by the STCC board of trustees after serving as the college’s director of academic advising since 2011. Collins began his employment with the college in 2007 as an academic counselor. Prior to his employment with STCC, he served as the director of youth and education programs at the Urban League of Springfield for several years. Collins earned both his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree with a concentration in organizational management and leadership from Springfield College. He was named one of BusinessWest magazine’s 40 Under Forty in 2009 and currently serves as a board member of the Children’s Study Home and Urban League of Springfield Inc. and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts education committee.
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William Hart Jr.

John Pucci

Fourteen lawyers from Bulkley Richardson were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2015. Bulkley Richardson had the most honorees of any law firm in Springfield, with 12 of its 14 selected lawyers based in its Springfield office. Two of the firm’s honorees were also named Springfield “Lawyer of the Year” in specific practice areas. William Hart Jr. was so honored in the category of trusts and estates, and John Pucci for criminal defense, white-collar. He was also recognized in the area of criminal defense, non-white-collar. The following Bulkley Richardson lawyers were also selected for the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers:

Peter Barry

Michael Burke

Mark Cress

Francis Dibble Jr.

Daniel Finnegan

Robert Gelinas

Kevin Maynard

David Parke

Melinda Phelps

Donn Randall

Ellen Randle

Ronald Weiss

•Peter Barry: construction law;
• Michael Burke: medical-malpractice law (defendants); personal-injury litigation (defendants);
• Mark Cress: bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights; insolvency and reorganization law; corporate law;
• Francis Dibble Jr.: bet-the-company litigation; commercial litigation; litigation (anti-trust, labor and employment, securities);
• Daniel Finnegan: administrative/regulatory law; litigation (construction);
• Robert Gelinas: personal-injury litigation (defendants);
• Kevin Maynard: commercial litigation; litigation (banking and finance, construction);
• David Parke: corporate law;
• Melinda Phelps: medical-malpractice law (defendants); personal-injury litigation (defendants);
• Donn Randall: commercial litigation;
• Ellen Randle: family law; and
• Ronald Weiss: corporate law; mergers and acquisitions law; tax law.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence. Because it is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 52,000 leading attorneys cast almost 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
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Robinson Donovan, P.C. announced that seven of its attorneys will be included in the 2015 edition of the prestigious national guide Best Lawyers in America. Robinson Donovan attorneys were included in a number of categories, with three lawyers earning additional Lawyer of the Year recognition for their practice area. Only one lawyer in each practice area in each community is eligible to be named Lawyer of the Year. The Robinson Donovan honorees include:
• Richard Gaberman: corporate law; real estate law, commercial; tax certiorari; tax law; trusts and estates (23rd consecutive year); Lawyer of the Year, real-estate law. Also previous Lawyer of the Year award for trusts and estates
• James Martin: franchise law, automobile dealerships; real-estate law, franchise
• Jeffrey McCormick: personal-injury litigation, automobile collision; catastrophic injury; civil litigation; ethics and professional responsibility; insurance; medical malpractice; premises liability; professional malpractice
• Carla Newton: family law; Lawyer of the Year, family law
• Nancy Frankel Pelletier: personal-injury law, defendants (10th consecutive year)
• Patricia Rapinchuk: employment law, management; litigation, labor and employment; Lawyer of the Year, employment law, management
• Jeffrey Roberts: corporate law; trusts and estates; also previous Lawyer of the Year award for trusts and estates
For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded, by both the legal profession and the public, as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the U.S. The 2015 volume of Best Lawyers, the 21st edition, is based on a rigorous evaluation process that included thousands of clients, highly skilled lawyers, and law-firm representatives.
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Tina Stevens

Tina Stevens has joined Greenfield Community College as an adjunct faculty member for the academic year. She will be teaching “Principles of Marketing,” an in-depth course covering the fundamental concepts of marketing, including the hands-on preparation of a marketing plan for a local business. Stevens is the principal and creative director of Stevens 470 in Westfield, a multi-channel marketing consultancy. With more than 20 years of experience growing the agency and working with a diverse mix of clients, she has real-world experience in developing and directing marketing plans. She focuses her attention on creating successful strategies for clients and executing those solutions throughout today’s marketing channels. Stevens attended Greenfield Community College and earned an associate degree in graphic design. She received her bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University and also has a master’s degree in advertising design from Syracuse University through its Independent Study Degree Program for working professionals in the creative industry.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected UMass Amherst Professor James Kurose to serve as Assistant Director for its directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE). The three-year appointment begins in January 2015. Kurose is distinguished professor in UMass Amherst’s School of Computer Science, a position he has held since 2004. He has also served in a number of administrative roles, including chair of the department, interim dean, executive associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences, and senior faculty advisor to the vice chancellor for research and engagement. With Keith Ross, he co-authored the textbook Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, which is in its 6th edition. CISE’s mission is to promote the progress of computer and information science and engineering research and education and advance the development and use of cyber infrastructure; promote understanding of the principles and uses of advanced computer, communication, and information systems in support of societal priorities; and contribute to universal, transparent, and affordable participation in a knowledge-based society.
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Attain Therapy + Fitness announced the hiring of Michael Fall, who will act as the facility Manager and treating Physical Therapist at the recently acquired facility at 65 Springfield Road in Westfield. Fall has been practicing orthopedic physical therapy for more than 30 years. He has owned, built, and subsequently sold two private practices in Connecticut. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 1983, a master’s degree in orthopedic physical therapy in 1992, and his Ph.D. in biomechanics from the University of Connecticut in 2001. In 2013, he was accepted into the prestigious Gray Institute, where he completed two 40-week fellowship programs in applied and advanced applied functional science, and earned his fellowship in applied functional science.
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Dr. Thomas Wadzinski has joined Dr. James Bell, Dr. Amy Pelletier, Dr. Hanna Awkal, and nurse practitioner Mary Andaloro on the provider staff at Fairview Pediatrics. Board-certified in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology, Wadzinski will be able to provide both primary-care and pediatric-endocrinology services to his patients. Wadzinski earned both his medical degree and his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from UMass Medical School in Worcester, and completed his pediatric residency at Baystate Medical Center. He recently completed a pediatric-endocrinology fellowship at Baystate Medical Center, including service as an adjunct research assistant professor at UMass Amherst.

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