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Baystate Celebrates Acquisition of Wing
PALMER — Team members and leaders from Baystate Health and Baystate Wing Hospital joined elected officials and members of the Palmer community Friday to celebrate Wing’s official entry into the Baystate Health community. Wing formally became part of Baystate Health at midnight on Monday, September 1. “Our community hospitals enable us to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for thousands of patients and their families,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. “We expect the addition of Baystate Wing Hospital to have a major positive impact on quality, access, and affordability of healthcare in Western Massachusetts, and on our ability to continue to provide outstanding, high-value care for our patients close to where they live. Bringing two organizations together is a major undertaking, and doing it well requires vast amounts of teamwork and planning. Over the last several months, I have witnessed the outstanding commitment and expertise of both Wing and Baystate Health team members, who are driven by the common desire to ensure a smooth transition for patients and families. I thank all who have contributed their energy and expertise to this transition. We’re proud to bring Wing into our organization, and we’re grateful to be welcomed so warmly into the Palmer community.” Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president and CEO of Wing for the past 15 years and newly appointed president of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region, saluted his team’s grace in dealing with the change in ownership. “I’m so encouraged and so heartened by the way my colleagues at Wing have greeted this change with enthusiasm, open-mindedness, optimism, and hope — and by the way Baystate has eased the transition and greeted us with open arms. This new partnership has us well-positioned to meet the challenges of fulfilling our mission in a turbulent time in healthcare. It will take hard work, open minds, partnership, and commitment. And I believe our future is very bright.” Baystate Health’s Eastern Region encompasses Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, Baystate Wing Hospital, and its affiliated medical centers. Collaborations between Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing will be a key element of improving the delivery of care in the region, said Keroack. “We are committed to the success of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing, and are eager to explore innovative ways of working together that also provide new and exciting opportunities for physicians and all Baystate team members in the region.” Baystate Wing Hospital is the third community hospital to join Baystate Health. Baystate Mary Lane Hospital became part of the health system in 1991, after Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield in 1986. Baystate Health acquired Wing Memorial Hospital from UMass Memorial Health Care, based in Worcester. The two health systems continue a collaborative relationship announced in September 2013. Baystate Wing Hospital has been serving patients in the Palmer, Quaboag Hills, and Pioneer Valley region since 1913. The 74-bed hospital and its five community medical centers in Belchertown, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, and Wilbraham offer emergency, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and psychiatric services as well as outpatient services provided by more than 50 medical staff and 165 registered nurses. Baystate Wing Hospital’s network also includes the Griswold Behavioral Health Center and the Wing VNA and Hospice. Baystate Wing is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is designated a Primary Stroke Service hospital by the Mass. Department of Public Health. It was also recently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as one of model hospitals promoting health and improving quality of life. Together, the hospital and its community medical centers are focused on high-quality, patient-centered care delivered by physicians specializing in 45 medical disciplines, including adult family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, ob/gyn, and pediatric medicine.

Business Growth Center Expands Programming
SPRINGFIELD — The Business Growth Center at Springfield Technology Park has received a grant from the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) to help underserved or disadvantaged business owners in the Pioneer Valley grow, or stabilize, their enterprises. The funds will enable the center to continue its Stronger Businesses Program, starting Oct. 7, and supplement funding for its staff. This is the second time the Business Growth Center has received this MGCC grant for the Stronger Businesses Program, which focuses on businesses with fewer than 20 employees. An assistant program manager will also be added to the center’s staff to support its Growth Advisory Program and seminars. The grant is part of the MGCC’s 2015 Small Business Assistance Grants Program, which is designed to complement and enhance the traditional public and private small-business assistance network. The Business Growth Center is one of 30 organizations statewide to receive 25 grants, and the only one in Hampden or Hampshire county to receive funding from the MGCC. “Businesses with fewer than 20 employees dominate the Pioneer Valley,” said Marla Michel, the Business Growth Center’s director. “They will benefit from this support, as it allows us to re-offer a proven business-growth workshop and build our capacity for other growth programs.” The Stronger Businesses Program is an eight-session, in-depth offering for motivated leaders of for-profit and nonprofit businesses aiming to strengthen their organizations and accelerate growth through better decision making, new-product introductions, and more efficient operations. The program starts on Oct. 7 and, after a five-week ‘homework’ period, runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23. Business owners can bring an associate at no additional charge to help absorb what they learn more effectively. Discounts are available to members of all the regional chambers of commerce and the Western Mass. chapter of the National Machine and Tooling Assoc., as well as clients of the Business Growth Center’s service providers: the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, the New England Business Associates Business Development Center, and SCORE. Participants in last year’s program reported increased business stabilization or growth as a result of the program. “If I hadn’t taken this class, my company wouldn’t have been in as upward a position as it is,” said Kristin Maier, program participant and president of Peerless Precision Inc. in Westfield. Added Leslie Belay, senior program manager at MGCC, “we are pleased to have the Business Growth Center as one of our grantees in Western Mass. Their Stronger Businesses Program is compelling and will assist small-business owners in expanding their products and services to meet new growth opportunities in the Pioneer Valley.” Registration is open for the Stronger Businesses Program and available on the center’s website.

Women’s Fund Announces $240,000 in Grant Awards
EASTHAMPTON — The Women’s Fund of Western Mass. announced a total of $240,000 in grant commitments in Berkshire, Franklin, Hamden, and Hampshire counties. Working within its focus areas of educational access and success, economic justice, and safety and freedom from violence, partners in these communities will each receive $60,000 over three years to deploy innovative programs that will help shift the landscape for women and girls. Among the grantees, Berkshire United Way will spearhead a coalition effort titled Face the Facts Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition; in Franklin County, Greenfield Community College will launch the Franklin County Women’s GARDEN Project Collaborative; in Hampden County, the Prison Birth Project will continue its social- and reproductive-justice efforts for incarcerated and post-incarcerated mothers; and in Hampshire County, funding will go to the Treehouse Foundation’s project titled Re-envisioning Foster Care Together. “We have incredible partnerships with our grantees,” said Elizabeth Barajas-Román, who joined the Women’s Fund as its new CEO earlier this month. “By investing in these organizations, the fund is deepening our impact and strengthening our reach.” In addition to the financial award, the Women’s Fund is investing an additional $12,000 into the partnership by giving each organization the opportunity to select two of their staff, constituents, or board members as participants of the Women’s Fund’s Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI). LIPPI, a program of the Women’s Fund, has equipped 200 women from across the four western counties to become civic leaders in their communities; impact policy on the local, state, and national levels; and seek and retain elected positions. Collectively, these four grantees will help leverage the Women’s Fund’s impact on the lives of women and girls in Western Mass. The Women’s Fund will also continue to convene skill-building sessions and support the programming of organizations that work on issues that impact women and girls. The Women’s Fund advances social-change philanthropy to create economic and social equality for women and girls in Western Mass. through grant-making and strategic initiatives. Since 1997, the WFWM has awarded more than $2 million in grants to more than 100 programs in the four counties of Western Mass. The WFWM is building its capacity to be the go-to organization for all issues related to improving the lives of women and girls.

State Touts Web Portal for Municipal Grants
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration has unveiled a new web portal for cities and towns to easily identify grant opportunities that could benefit their communities. The Municipal Grant Finder (mass.gov/municipalgrants) is a one-stop web shop for local officials and residents to learn about grant opportunities across state government, regardless of which state agency manages a grant program. “Through the new Municipal Grant Finder, the Patrick administration is continuing its commitment to provide resources to help our municipal partners deliver core services to their communities,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Glen Shor. The web portal will highlight what resources exist and where to find them, as management of these grants and resources is decentralized among a multitude of state government agencies. The Municipal Grant Finder will help them navigate state government by succinctly profiling more than 60 funding and support opportunities for cities and towns. Working together, the Patrick administration and the Commonwealth’s municipalities have already achieved real, meaningful savings and structural changes to keep costs down so municipalities can make the necessary investments in community services that keep them thriving. Municipal healthcare reform is providing significant and immediate savings to cities and towns, and 257 communities and school districts across Massachusetts have already collectively saved more than $247 million in health-insurance premiums over the past three years as a result of the landmark municipal healthcare reform law signed by Patrick in July 2011.

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Holyoke Mall Announces ‘Magical Night of Giving’
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will be hosting its ninth annual “Magical Night of Giving” event to help local nonprofit groups and schools raise funds for their organizations. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., with the orientation and ticket-distribution session held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. The orientation will be held at Holyoke Mall’s Guest Services Center, located on the lower level in Sears Court. The “Magical Night of Giving” is a simple and effective way for nonprofit groups and schools to raise funds for their organization. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside covers all overhead expenses, and the charity keeps 100% of each $5 admission ticket sold. The event works as follows:
• Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will print admission tickets. These tickets will be available for nonprofit groups to pick up and sell beginning Sept. 24.
• Prior to November’s event, organizations will sell these admission tickets for $5 each and keep all money earned from the sale of these tickets.
• For anyone not purchasing tickets in advance, admission tickets will also be sold the evening of the event at all mall entrances by some of the participating organizations.
• Participating Holyoke Mall at Ingleside retailers will offer special discounts that are exclusive to the “Magical Night of Giving.” The ticket is the only means to receive these special discounts between 6 and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.
• Admission tickets sold also act as a raffle ticket. Prizes will be awarded, including a $1,000 Holyoke Mall gift card. The raffle drawing will begin at 8:30 p.m. the evening of the event.
Said Holyoke Mall General Manager Bill Rogalski, “this event helps to raise approximately $50,000 each year between the various organizations involved. Holyoke Mall is providing the tools for the groups to hold their own fund-raiser. It’s a simple way for nonprofit groups and area schools to raise much-needed funding for their organizations.” To reserve tickets for pickup on Sept. 24, contact Simone Enright at (413) 536-1441 or [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 19. Anyone unable to pick up tickets on Sept. 24 may make arrangements with Enright to pick them up at a later date. Call Holyoke Mall’s Marketing department at (413) 536-1441 with any questions.

Webber & Grinnell Named to 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.

Freedom Credit Union Touts New Logo, Website
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union recently unveiled its updated look with a new logo and a redesigned website. At the same time, the credit union launched its presence on social media with new Facebook and LinkedIn pages. “This rebrand is an effort for us to freshen up our image and present a more contemporary look and design across all parts of the credit union, from our website and in-branch messaging to our advertising and promotional materials,” said Barry Crosby, president and CEO. The new logo incorporates the outline of a bell, which represents the credit union’s founding as the Western Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union in 1922. The new website features a more modern design with enhanced navigation and organization. Most of the information is organized within four areas — personal banking, business banking, member tools, and ‘about us’ — and the new rates page is arranged in tabs so that all credit-union rates can be accessed on one page. “Our new website also makes it very convenient for our members to apply for a mortgage or consumer loan online,” said Jeffrey Smith, Freedom’s vice president and chief lending officer. “Members can even get pre-qualified for a mortgage on our website in just a few minutes.” Members can apply for any type of consumer loan online — mortgages, home-equity loans, auto loans, personal loans, home-improvement loans, education loans, and more. On social media, Freedom has attracted hundreds of ‘likes’ on its Facebook page and numerous followers on its LinkedIn page. To access Freedom’s social-media sites, go to www.freedom.coop and click on the logos at the top of the page. Membership at Freedom is available to include anyone who lives, works, or attends a college or university in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire county. The organization boasts nine branches throughout the Pioneer Valley in Ludlow, Chicopee, Feeding Hills, Sixteen Acres, Springfield, Easthampton, Northampton, Greenfield, and Turners Falls. A tenth branch is slated to open in September at the Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy in Springfield.

Bauzá & Associates Joins Worldwide Partners
ENFIELD, Conn. — Worldwide Partners Inc. (WPI) has added another partner to the world’s 8th-largest full-service ad-agency network and the world’s largest network of independent ad agencies, according to Al Moffatt, president and CEO of Worldwide Partners, headquartered in Denver. Bauzá & Associates, headquartered in Enfield, Conn., specializes in multicultural marketing and is headed by principal and CEO Héctor Bauzá. Founded in 2003, the agency became an LLC in Massachusetts in 2005 and has a roster of clients including the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center of Dorchester, and the Connecticut Lottery. “What makes us attractive to clients worldwide is that we’re comprised of innovative, progressive agencies across a full range of disciplines and industries,” Moffatt said. “We’re a collaborative, bottom-up network whereby the partner agencies own us rather than us owning them. We provide the resources and the global outreach to help our partners achieve greater profits and revenue while the partner agencies work together to build each other’s business and service clients locally, regionally, and internationally. We’re an efficient, international network that is built to succeed in today’s highly competitive and fragmented marketing environment. Each partner is hand-selected for its progressive and innovative approach. In short, we have the critical mass and skills of the agency conglomerates coupled with the flexibility of the independents. We’re very happy to have Bauzá & Associates join us.” Added Bauzá, “we are honored to be a part of WPI’s tremendously successful network of independent agencies. As a smaller agency, the added muscle from WPI will help to increase the size of the projects Bauzá & Associates will compete for and expand this agency’s reach to regional, national, and global markets.” Worldwide Partners Inc., which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2013, has more than 20 network-wide regional and international clients, including Wal-Mart Centroamerica, Caterpillar, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Group Santander, MINI, Western Digital, California Tourism, and Novartis.

Dadanco Opens New Facility in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Dadanco, a manufacturer of commercial hydronic-based heating and cooling products, including active chilled beams, induction units, and induction diffusers, announced the grand opening of its Luxton-Reed Center, with an open house to be held on Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Luxton-Reed Center is aptly named after two industry pioneers for heating and cooling technologies: professor Russell Luxton of Australia, the co-founder of Dadanco, and John Reed of Westfield, the founder of several hydronic heating companies, including Sterling Residential & Commercial Hydronics, which are divisions of Mestek Inc., the largest manufacturer of finned-tube baseboard radiation in North America. The Luxton-Reed Center (LRC) is a unique facility focused on research and development and specific high-efficiency equipment testing utilizing a thermal-scenario test chamber which accurately measures air and water flow, temperature, and capacities. The test chamber is highly configurable and can simulate actual real-life application conditions. Alongside the LRC corporate offices are several live-fire training and showcase spaces. Each space meticulously represents an actual real-world installation, including a hotel suite, hospital room, and laboratory. The hotel suite is one of the most technically complex demonstration spaces in the LRC facility, as the room features a thermal wall with glass façade which simulates outside conditions and three different types of hydronic cooling solutions, so guests get to compare and contrast without leaving the room. LRC’s main mechanical room is host to multiple high-efficiency products produced by other Westfield-based Mestek companies, including condensing cast-iron boilers from Advanced Thermal Hydronics, flexible small-duct air distribution, and reverse-cycle chiller systems by SpacePak, direct outside air systems by Applied Air, hydronic fan coils by Airtherm, and integrated control systems by HeatNet. The facility is a fully operational showroom and research center for high-efficiency indoor comfort equipment and integrated control platforms. Every room, including the offices, the classroom/training room, the videoconferencing room, and the kitchen/break room, houses various mediums of high-efficiency air-distribution equipment.

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Maria Burke

Maria Burke

JERICHO, the Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults, has announced the appointment of Maria Burke as Associate Director. JERICHO is well-known for its programs and services, begun by Fr. Robert Wagner and continued by Sr. Joan Magnani, emphasizing inclusion for all people with disabilities in Western Mass. over the past 44 years. “I am delighted that Maria has been named associate director,” said Magnani. “Working with her allows us to move forward with new strategic-planning efforts focused on how we can best serve the families and individuals living with disabilities, as well as the professional agencies and staff who care for these people in Western Mass.” Burke brings expertise in many areas of nonprofit management and a substantial fund-raising history in the region, as well as a strong personal focus on the needs and challenges facing many families and individuals living with disabilities. “I look forward to continuing this important work,” she said, “as well as expanding our reach with new partnerships, training, and networking opportunities to serve the many families who face difficulties and challenges. It will be wonderful to include new people and provide services that make life at least a bit easier for all families and providers serving the disabled.”
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The Professional Women’s Chamber, a division of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, recently honored Carol Campbell, president of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, as its 2014 Woman of the Year. The annual Woman of the Year Banquet was held at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. The award is presented to a woman in the Greater Springfield area who exemplifies outstanding leadership, professional accomplishment, and service to the community. The Professional Women’s Chamber promotes the status of women professionals, working to empower career-oriented women through participation in leadership, education, and networking opportunities, and striving to strengthen the positive impact of women in the business community and on the economy.
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Michael Gove

Michael Gove

Attorney Michael Gove, of Gove Law Office LLC in Northampton, recently announced that he has purchased a law practice in Ludlow and will open a second office in that community, his hometown. Gove’s 10-year-old practice concentrates on business and corporate law, real-estate transactions, and estate planning. On Sept. 2, Gove assumed ownership of Thompson & Bell of Ludlow, the business formerly operated by the late James “Jason” Thompson and his associate, Gregory Bell. Bell and Gove will work together to cover the Ludlow and Northampton offices; in addition, the Ludlow office will also handle bankruptcy and personal-injury law. Gove earned his law degree from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from UMass Amherst in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc., the Hampden County Bar Assoc., the Hampshire County Bar Assoc., the Connecticut Bar Assoc., the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, and the Northampton Assoc. of Young Professionals. Gove has also served on many area nonprofit boards and presently serves as a corporator of the Horace Smith Fund, which grants scholarships for Hampden County residents pursuing a college or graduate education. He also volunteers for Cooley Dickinson Hospital and serves on the board of Best Buddies of Western Massachusetts. In 2012 and 2013, Gove was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a designation earned by no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts. Bell is a 1983 graduate of Western New England College School of Law. He concentrates in residential and commercial real estate, consumer bankruptcy, probate administration, and personal-injury law.
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Dr. Thomas Cleary Sr. was recently recognized as a William McKenna Volunteer Hero by the Mass. Dental Society (MDS), a statewide organization serving nearly 5,000 member dentists. He was acknowledged by his peers for substantial contributions to organized dentistry at both the state and local district levels. Cleary is currently a member of the MDS Council on Dental Care and Benefits, and has served as a volunteer coordinator for the Yankee Dental Congress, New England’s largest dental meeting. Within the Valley District Dental Society, he has been chair of Dental Connections, an educational program for dental auxiliaries; co-chair of the education committee; and a member of the executive committee. He is also past president of the Hampshire Dental Society. Cleary is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). In addition to maintaining a dental practice in Easthampton, he is an assistant professor of operative and prosthetic dentistry at TUSDM. Several years ago, he was a member of a group of TUSDM faculty who went on a fact-finding trip to Cuba, and this summer he took part in a service mission to the Dominican Republic organized by students. He established his general dentistry practice in Easthampton in 1974. His son, Dr. Thomas M. Cleary Jr., joined him in 2008. The Volunteer Hero award is given in memory of the late Dr. William McKenna, who was a driving force behind the development of the Yankee Dental Congress and considered by many to have been a model of volunteerism within the MDS.
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Craig Johnsen

Craig Johnsen

Loomis Communities announced the appointment of Craig Johnsen as Administrator at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. In this role, Johnsen is responsible for administering and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the retirement community in Springfield, as well as serving as a member of the Loomis Communities Senior Leadership Team. Johnsen is a licensed nursing-home administrator with more than 30 years working with older adults. Prior to joining Loomis Communities, he served as executive director of Eastview at Middlebury in Middlebury, Vt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in long-term-care administration and has completed a graduate fellowship in strategic and financial planning with Leading Age and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard University. Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing offers independent-living cottages and apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing care, medical offices, and primary-care physician services, all under one roof.
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Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) announced that Dawn Leaks has joined the LPV team in the newly created position of Program Manager. In this role, Leaks will be responsible for managing LPV’s signature 10-month regional leadership development program and helping recruit future participants. Leaks is a certified coach and speaker and adjunct professor of Business at Bay Path University. She joins Leadership Pioneer Valley after nearly five years in communications and development at the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter. As director of communications, she was responsible for public affairs, media relations, social media, and marketing communications. In previous roles, she worked as recruiter for a mid-size public school system and an account executive for MassLive.com. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and has served on several boards of local organizations, including Next Level Development for Women of Color and Dress for Success of Western Mass. She is an active board member at the New England Public Radio Foundation Inc.
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Christopher Marini

Christopher Marini

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the appointment of Christopher Marini to the board of trustees for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. In addition to serving on the board, Marini will also be serving on the audience development and education committee. Marini has been an audit associate with the firm for just over one year, specializing in nonprofits and HUD, reviews and compilations, and income-tax returns for individuals, nonprofits, corporations, and partnerships. Before coming to MBK, he worked for two years at a local public accounting firm. Marini earned a BBA from the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and Commonwealth Honors College. He is currently pursuing his MSA at UConn. He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs.
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The Springfield Falcons announced that Andy Zilch will join the organization as the team’s play-by-play broadcaster and Manager of Broadcasting. Zilch comes to the Falcons after spending two seasons with the Greenville Road Warriors of the East Coast Hockey League. While being the voice of the team, he also oversaw media relations and served as an account executive. The St. Louis native generated several corporate partnerships and was strongly involved in the community. The majority of his donated time was spent assisting the local children’s hockey program. Prior to his time with the Road Warriors, Zilch served two years in the National Hockey League as a broadcast intern with the St. Louis Blues. He also spent time with the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams on the team’s radio network. A 2009 graduate of Lindenwood University in Missouri, Zilch entered broadcasting as the play-by-play broadcaster for the men’s hockey team on KCLC, the student radio station. He has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with an emphasis on radio and television.
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Main Street Hospitality Group (MSHG) announced that Adam Brassard has been appointed to the position of Executive Chef of the Williams Inn. His responsibilities include all kitchen operations and menu development. Brassard’s appointment marks his return to the Williams Inn. In 2007, he began his professional culinary career as the Williams Inn sous chef. From there, he joined the Red Lion Inn as sous chef under the leadership of Red Lion Inn Executive Chef and MSHG Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations Brian Alberg. Brassard began his career as an intern in the McCann Technical High School Culinary Arts department and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., in 2007. Brassard has participated in numerous farm-to-table events and food and wine festivals throughout the Berkshires, Boston, and New York. Brassard also works with the Railroad Street Youth Project, demonstrating culinary techniques to young adults; is on the advisory board of the Culinary Arts department at McCann Technical High School; and takes part in judging projects for Skills USA, a competition among technical high schools. Brassard has cooked at the renowned James Beard House in New York City, working alongside Alberg.

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ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
 
• Sept. 23: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m. An informal roundtable discussion, designed for political and policy junkies. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Sept. 30: Rake in the Business Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m. Hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce. Network with more than 100 vendors. Cost: $5 in advance, $10 at the door.  Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 1: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Cost: $20 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 3: ERC5 Golf Classic. Registration, 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 12:30 p.m. Wilbraham Country Club, 859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham. Cost: $500 per foursome. Proceeds benefit the Minnechaug Regional High School Youth Entrepreneurial Scholars Program and the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations may be made online www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 8: ACCGS Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lattitude Restaurant, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Liz Provo, authorized local representative for Constant Contact, will present “Social Media for Small Business Success.” Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 29: ACCGS Western Mass. Business Expo Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Keynote speaker: Gov. Deval Patrick. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 29: PWC Western Mass. Business Expo Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Keynote speaker: Patricia Diaz Dennis, retired senior vice president and assistant general counsel for AT&T. Cost: $40. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
 
AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700
 
• Oct. 1: Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5-6 p.m., hosted by Unitarian Universalist Society of America, 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Rededication of the Tiffany stained-glass window. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Event is free and open to the public.
• Oct. 2: 2014 Annual Awards Dinner, 5:30-9 p.m. (after-party to follow). Hosted by Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. Join us in honoring the Rotary Club of Amherst, Stephanie O’Keeffe, and Tony Maroulis. Emceed by Monte Belmonte, 93.9 The River. Tickets are $75 per person or $700 for a table of 10. For more information, call Tammy-Lynn at (413) 253-0700 or e-mail [email protected].
• Oct. 9: Chamber Brown Bag, 12:30-2 p.m. Hosted by the Jones Library (Woodbury Room). Topic: “The Entrepreneurial Equation.” This event will give you ideas for putting banking, retirement, and insurance tools to work so you can help build and protect your business according to your short-and long-term goals. Presenter: Tom McRae, Edward Jones. Event is free and open to the public. Bring a lunch.
• Oct. 9: Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 12:30-1 p.m., at Downtown Mindfulness, 67 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Join us in welcoming Downtown Mindfulness to the Amherst area. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Event is free and open to the public.
• Oct. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by the Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. This is 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].
 
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463
 
• Sept. 26: Chamber Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Franklin County Tech School, Turners Falls. Special presentation on United Way program. Cost: $13 for members, $15 for non-members. Contact the chamber at (413) 773-5463 to reserve your tickets.
 
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 
• Sept. 30: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., Hosted by: Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce and ACCGS. Cost: $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Oct. 9: Taking Care of Business, Workshop #3, “Human Resources: Best Practices for Small Businesses,” 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Learn about recruitment and hiring, employee benefits and labor laws, and unemployment Insurance. Presenter: Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Oct. 15: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• Oct. 23: Auction/Beer & Wine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. The public is welcome to attend and enjoy tastings from Kappy’s Liquors and Williams Distributing Corp., and delicious gourmet food by the Delaney House. Take some photos in the complimentary photo booth and bid on auction items such as gift baskets and gift certificates to area restaurants.
• Oct. 30: Taking Care of Business, Workshop #4: “How to Retain Your Top Talent,” 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Learn about recruitment and turnover costs, production loss, and retraining. Presenter: James Percy, Willard Financial Group, LLC. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
 
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
 
• Oct. 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted and co-sponsored by Eastworks & Riff’s Joint, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, beer and wine. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.
• Oct. 20: Celebrity Bartenders Night, 6-9 p.m., at Opa-Opa Steakhouse & Brewery, 169 College Highway, Southampton. Join us for a night of fun with local celebrities mixing drinks. Let us know if you are interested in bartending! Cash bar, raffles, and fun. Tips and donations benefit the chamber’s downtown Holiday Lighting Fund. Admission: free. 
• Oct. 23: Workforce Training Speaker Breakfast, part of the chamber’s Speaker Series 2014. Hosted by Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Come and learn about available state funding for employee training and technical assistance for any size business. Cost: $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Call the chamber to sign up. Seating is limited.
 
GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• Sept. 30: Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Chicopee Castle of Knights. Four area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, and the ACCGS — are getting together to present a table top mini-trade show. Tables cost $125. Visitor cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call (413) 534-3376 to secure a table, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 3: Manufacturing Business Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. (7:45 a.m. registration), PeoplesBank Conference Room, Kittredge Center, Holyoke Community College. Join us for a continental breakfast and networking opportunity to celebrate manufacturing. Guests include Eric Nakajima, assistant secretary of Housing and Economic Development; David Gadaire of CareerPoint, Jeffrey Hayden of Holyoke Community College, and state Rep. Aaron Vega. Cost: $10, which includes a continental breakfast. Call (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 7, 21: Nov. 5: Ask a Chamber Expert Series: “How to Start and Maintain Your Own Business.” Get your business on the right track and join us for this member-taught, 10-class workshop series. Workshop schedule: Oct. 7, “Creating a Business Plan”; Oct. 21, “Learning the Law”; Nov. 5, “Insurance.” All workshops are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at 177 High St., and include light refreshments. Cost: $20 per session for members, or $175 for 10 classes. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 8: Autumn Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin. Sponsored by the Republican and Holyoke Medical Center. Recognition of new members and business milestones, and networking breakfast meeting. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. For reservations, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376.
• Oct. 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 1642 Northampton St., Holyoke. Business networking event to take place under the tent. Food, networking, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $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
 
• Oct. 1: Annual Open House, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Oct. 8: “Make the Web Work for You,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, Community Room, 325 King St., Northampton. Presented by Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. RSVP required; space limited.
• Oct. 10: “Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Sponsosr: Pioneer Training. Special guest: Don Lesser. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save you hours of time. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. RSVP; space limited.
 
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Sept. 30: 17th Annual Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Opportunities include sponsorships and exhibitor tables. Cost: $5 in advance through chamber, $10 at the door. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 6: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Tekoa Country Club, Westfield. Join Mayor Dan Knapik for an informal talk on Westfield. Free and open to the public, but call Pam at the chamber to register, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 8: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, Westfield. Great connection opportunities, including speed connecting. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Walk-ins welcome. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 14: Lunch & Lecture Series #3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Noble Hospital, Conference Room A, Westfield. Topic: “Retirement & Investments for Business.” Presented by Tim Flynn of Edward Jones Investments. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 20: Speaker Series (2 of 3), “Common and Costly Employment-law Mistakes Made by Small Businesses,” 8-9:15 a.m., presented by Royal, LLC. Hosted by Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
 
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310
 
• Sept. 24: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar Inn, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Keynote speaker: Jane Iredale, founder, president, and CEO of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Cost: $25 for PWC members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 14: PWC Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m. Complimentary wine, refreshments, and networking. Reservations are complimentary but suggested, by contacting Dawn Creighton at [email protected] or (413) 530-0545.
 
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880
 
• Oct. 1: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, Agawam. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. Event is open to the public. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].
• Oct. 2: West Springfield Candidates Forum, 6-8 p.m., hosted by West Springfield Town Hall, 26 Central St. For the first half of this state representatives debate, questions will be solicited in advance from WRC members and the general public. The second half of the debate will be performed in the Lincoln-Douglas format, where candidates will have the opportunity to pose questions to each other.
• Oct. 9: Agawam Candidates Forum, 6-9 p.m., hosted by Roberta G. Doering School, 68 Main St., Agawam. For the first half of this state representatives / state Senate debate, questions will be solicited in advance from WRC members and the general public. The second half of the debate will be performed in the Lincoln-Douglas format, where candidates will have the opportunity to pose questions to each other.
• Oct. 15: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events.
For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or email [email protected].
• Oct. 16: Breakfast Meeting, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Lattitude, West Springfield. The featured emcee is political consultant Anthony Signoli, speaking on the potential casino and how it may affect local business and the general public. Cost: $25 for chamber members, $30 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or email [email protected].

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Craft Brewer Lecture
Sept. 25: Dan Kenary, co-founder and president of Harpoon Brewery, will speak about the history and success of New England’s largest craft brewery at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV). His appearance is part of the village’s continuing OSV Overseers’ Distinguished Speaker Series. Kenary, a Worcester native, will host a fun-filled evening of beer tasting paired with food samples and will share the story of Harpoon’s success. Doors open at 6 p.m., a cash bar is available, and Kenary’s program will begin at 7 p.m. In his talk, “How Passion, Continuous Improvement, and Grassroots Marketing Have Made Harpoon Brewery the Largest Craft Brewer in New England,” Kenary will recount how Harpoon introduced fresh, local craft beer to Boston in 1986, becoming the first brewery to commercially brew and bottle beer in Boston in more than 25 years. “The big beer companies are like factories. What craft beer has done is to bring some local flavors,” he noted. “I’m bullish on better beer. We don’t believe in making beer we don’t like.” Tickets are $45 per person, $40 for Old Sturbridge Village members. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. The event is sponsored by Spencer Bank. For more information, visit www.osv.org or call (800) 733-1830. Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is one of the largest living-history museums in the country. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. OSV offers free parking and a free return visit within 10 days. Admission is $24, or $22 for seniors; $8 for children ages 3-17, and free to children 2 and under.

Great River Challenge
Sept. 28: The only town in Massachusetts located on both sides of the fourth-largest river in the U.S., Northfield will be the scene of the first annual Great River Challenge Triathlon. The event will begin at Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center’s riverfront park and extensive trail system located on Route 63. Classified as a ‘non-traditional’ triathlon because it involves paddling rather than swimming, the Great River Challenge will be the first event of its kind in the Upper Pioneer Valley to use the broad Connecticut River. The Northfield Mountain recreational facility offers a number of advantages for racers and spectators, including a comfortable lodge, convenient parking, and a food-vendor area, amenities that most other race locations lack. The race features a canoe/kayak/SUP leg, a trail run, and an off-road mountain-bike leg on scenic Northfield Mountain. The paddle leg will be a mass start from the center’s riverfront park, paddling out and back and around Captain Kidd’s Island over 5.2 miles. The running leg is a challenging 3.5 miles of single-track trails and groomed trails, followed by a 6.5-mile mountain-bike ride on mixed single-track and open trails. Individuals and two-, three-, and four-person teams are welcome, and there is a junior division. Registrations start at $65 for individuals, with discounts for teams and half price for junior competitors (age 20 and under), plus a small sign-up fee at runsignup.com. Detailed information about the race, pre-registration and on-site registration, and pre-race activities can be found at www.greatriverchallenge.com. Organizer David Thomas — an athlete, coach, and owner of Stellar Kayaks in Northfield — expects 150 racers and 500 spectators at the first of what he hopes will be an annual event. “We are excited to launch this event in Northfield, showcasing the unusual beauty and abundant natural features we have here, from the river to the surrounding mountains,” he said. Proceeds from the event will support Northfield Kiwanis programs for children and needy families and visitor programs produced by the Northfield Area Tourism Assoc.

ACCGS Breakfast
Oct. 1: Menck Windows Chairman Bodo Liesenfeld will be the keynote speaker at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s October Business@Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. The event will be hosted by WGBY Director of Public Affairs Jim Madigan and sponsored by United Personnel. Liesenfeld will present “Looking from the Outside In,” and discuss the benefits and strengths the region has to offer businesses interested in locating and relocating to Western Mass. Menck Windows, a joint venture of Menck USA Inc. and Menck Fenster GmbH, of Hamburg, Germany, a 130-year-old, fourth-generation business that provides custom windows and doors in Europe, the Far East, and the U.S., recently opened the doors to its first U.S. manufacturing operation here in Western Mass. Liesenfeld is managing partner of Liesenfeld International GmbH, a private investment enterprise. For nearly 30 years, he was CEO and chairman of German-based Rohde & Liesenfeld, an international air and sea freight-forwarding group with global presence. He is the honorary representative of the city of Hamburg to the Northeast region of the U.S. and serves as chairman of the German Latin America Business Assoc. Since making his home in Boston in mid-2009, he became a fellow at Harvard’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and chairman of the advisory board of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. He is chairman of the board of the Latin America Business Assoc. and a board member of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, among other board positions in the U.S., Germany, and Latin America. Reservations are $20 in advance for ACCGS members ($25 for member walk-in registration) and $30 for general admission. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

Amherst Area Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
Oct. 2: The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Farm to Table Annual Awards Dinner, to be held Oct. 2 at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. The dinner, a yearly celebration that is a highlight of area businesses’ community social calendar, is expected to sell out. This year’s award winners reflect a celebration and acknowledgement of a number of community partners and leaders. The “A+” Award Winners include the Rotary Club of Amherst, which will receive the chamber’s Community Service Award, recognizing the many contributions that this group of volunteers has made to the Amherst area, in addition to its work dedicated to the global eradication of polio; Stephanie O’Keeffe, who will receive the chamber’s Legacy Award, a celebration of what this individual has accomplished, specifically in her role on the Amherst Select Board; and Tony Maroulis, former executive director of the organization, who will receive the chamber’s Most Valuable Player award for all of his hard work elevating the chamber’s stature and involvement in the community. “It was a daunting task to sift through the nominations for this year’s batch of award winners, because as there are so many individuals and organizations in this community worthy of recognition,” said Don Courtemanche, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We feel that the recipients that we have selected represent the best, the brightest, and the most outstanding of the terrific partners that the chamber is fortunate to be associated with.” Tickets for the dinner will be available Sept. 2. Reservations for the dinner or for the program book may be made by contacting the chamber at (413) 253-0700.

Stroke Lecture at CDH
Oct. 2: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings blood and oxygen to the brain gets blocked or ruptures. When this happens, brain cells don’t get the blood they need, and deprived of oxygen, nerve cells can stop working and die within minutes. In “Stroke Prevention and Treatment,” a Cooley Dickinson/Massachusetts General Hospital lecture, stroke neurologist Dr. Scott Silverman will discuss ways to reduce the risk of stroke and how to recognize stroke warning signs. He will also discuss treatments for stroke. Community members are invited to attend the lecture, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Silverman is an instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and an assistant in neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he works on the stroke service. He received his undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Bowdoin College, and received his medical degree and completed his neurology residency at UMass Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in vascular and critical-care neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Silverman is board-certified in neurology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care, and is director of Outpatient Stroke Services at Mass General. He has a strong interest in medical education and is currently the director of the Partners Vascular Neurology Fellowship. Silverman’s research and clinical interests are in ischemic stroke, specifically intracranial atherosclerotic disease and stroke in the young. Also participating in the lecture will be Dr. Tor Krogius, an emergency department physician at Cooley Dickinson and medical director of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Stroke Program, as well as the telemedicine programs for stroke, neurology, and burn. He earned his medical degree at McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his internship and residency training at Baystate Medical Center.

BMLH Tag Sale and Electronics Recycling Day
Oct. 17: Recent building renovations and office upgrades at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital have resulted in a quantity of usedchairs, tables, desks, file cabinets, and other office equipment. As a result, a tag sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building, off Marjorie Street. Combined with the tag sale, the hospital will also sponsor a community-wide recycling event. Old and/or non-working electrical devices such as radios, air-conditioning units, toasters, phones, light fixtures, etc. will be collected at no cost,with the exception of TVs and CRTs, for which there will be an $8 fee. The community recycling event will also take place in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building. All items collected will be trucked away to a recycling center shortly after the event. All proceeds will benefit community-benefit programs sponsored by the hospital. For more information, contact Ryan Moore at (413) 967-2140.

Western Mass. Business Expo
Oct. 29: The fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo will be presented by BusinessWest at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The event is a business-to-business show featuring more than 150 booths, seminars, breakfast and lunch events, Show Floor Theater presentations, and a day-capping Expo Social. Details about events, programs, and featured speakers will be printed in future issues of BusinessWest. 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. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. In 2013, more than 2,200 business professionals attended the expo, and between 2,500 and 3,000 are expected in 2014. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600 or visit www.wmbexpo.com.

Court Dockets

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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
Gregory J. Caulto and Jonathan David Lavietes v. John W. Dewitt and Lisa Paterno Dewitt d/b/a JW Dewitt Business Communications
Allegation: Breach of contract and non-payment of services rendered: $57,421
Filed: 8/4/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Axia Insurance Co. v. Kenneth Hark and LJM Insurance Agency Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of duty, conversion, unjust enrichment: $250,000
Filed: 7/18/14

Joseph Miller v. People’s Savings Bank
Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, conversion: $35,000
Filed: 7/23/14

NUVO Bank and Trust Co. v. RIG Rest, LLC f/k/a Airedock Systems, LLC and Paul Gelinas
Allegation: Breach of contract on commercial promissory note: $209,759.63
Filed: 8/13/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Mountainview Landscapes and Lawncare v. Bassette Printers, LLC and Bassette Realty, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered for winter upkeep of property: $6,121
Filed: 7/28/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Gregorio Santiago v. The Hanover Insurance Co.
Allegation: Failure to effectuate a prompt, fair, and equitable settlement: $21,745.44
Filed: 7/21/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Centaurian Dental Inc. d/b/a Columbia Family Dental
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $14,904.75
Filed: 7/25/14

Freedom Credit Union v. Theresa A. Welch and Michael Welch d/b/a Floral Dynamics
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory note: $11,727.54
Filed: 7/25/14

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Sambrico, LLC d/b/a Vista Home Improvement
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation policy: $23,453.23
Filed: 8/6/14

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Milford Hardwood Floors Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation policy: $12,141.27
Filed: 8/6/14

Springfield Plumbing Supply Co. Inc. v. Michael J. Swayger d/b/a Swayger Plumbing
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $10,674.37
Filed: 7/23/14

U. S. Foods Inc. v. MGB Inc. d/b/a Electric Café and Margaret Buxold
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,137.30
Filed: 7/28/14

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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]

Taking Flight

WingCavagnaroBadgeWingtrusteewingbuildingLeaders from Baystate Health and Baystate Wing Hospital joined elected officials and members of the Palmer community recently to celebrate Wing’s official entry into the Baystate Health community. Top: Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, helps Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president of Baystate’s Eastern Region, put on his official Baystate Health badge. Middle: Katherine Coolidge, chair of the Baystate Wing board of trustees, left, talks with Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, chair of the Baystate Health Breast Network, during the ceremony. Baystate Wing Hospital is the third community hospital to join Baystate Health following Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield in 1986 and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware in 1991.

Taking Flight

Class-Photo-2015Leaders from Baystate Health and Baystate Wing Hospital joined elected officials and members of the Palmer community recently to celebrate Wing’s official entry into the Baystate Health community (see item, page 66). Above: Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, helps Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president of Baystate’s Eastern Region, put on his official Baystate Health badge. Top left: Katherine Coolidge, chair of the Baystate Wing board of trustees, left, talks with Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, chair of the Baystate Health Breast Network, during the ceremony. Baystate Wing Hospital is the third community hospital to join Baystate Health following Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield in 1986 and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware in 1991.

Opinion

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Electricity Grid Bending, and Might Break

By MARC BROWN
For the past two years, New England has seen its energy rates rise from $.036 per kWh in 2012 to $.056 per kWh in 2013 — more than a 50% increase. New England ratepayers paid an additional $3 billion for the energy we consumed last winter, and as a result of capacity shortages in the most recent auction, we will be doling out an additional $1.8 billion in payments to generators just to be available.

The regional organization which oversees our energy grid, ISO New England, has repeatedly warned us of our overreliance on natural gas for electricity generation, which currently accounts for more than half of our capacity. Add to that 8,000 megawatts of expected-to-retire generation over the next decade, and New England is looking at a real future capacity shortfall — a gap that all of the energy efficiency, conservation, and demand response in the world won’t be able to close.

Rightfully, ISO’s warnings have led to panic among the region’s legislators and bureaucrats — ironic, considering that they and their predecessors supported, promoted, and enacted policies that have led us to our current situation — as well as high prices and dwindling base-load capacity. Policies like renewable portfolio standards, the renewable greenhouse-gas initiative, net metering, and others have favored expensive, intermittent renewable power at the expense of more affordable and reliable base-load options.

We are going to need new base-load generation to power our homes, businesses, hospitals, and schools. Unfortunately, the way the energy markets are designed offer little incentive for new investment. Capacity markets are too shallow (three years) and are subject to price caps that are in place to protect ratepayers, but in the long run may do more harm than good. Extending capacity to five, six, seven, or more years might be enough incentive to bring new capacity into the region. It may also provide some financial security to natural-gas electricity generators, allowing them to make longer-term fuel commitments, which in turn should spur private investment in new natural-gas pipelines. Ratepayers could ultimately benefit from a market that trades higher capacity payments for lower energy payments.

New Hampshire’s Northern Pass (1,200 MW) and the Footprint natural-gas plant in Salem (700 MW) are two projects that could bring much-needed base-load power to New England, but both have been met with opposition. Footprint, whose future is in question, has been opposed by environmental groups like the Conservation Law Foundation because it is a fossil-fuel generator, despite the fact that it emits half of the CO2 and none of the SOX of the plant that it would replace. Northern Pass has been opposed by myriad environmental groups, as well as the New England Power Generators Assoc. (NEPGA), a trade organization representing the owners of more than 100 electric power plants in New England who control more than 80% of New England’s generating capacity.

NEPGA’s responsibility is to advocate for its membership, many of whom have benefited from the high prices that have hit ratepayers the past two winters. ISO’s day-ahead electricity auction is a “clearing auction,” which means that all generators who clear the market receive the marginal (or highest) cleared rate. For example, if a 1,000-MW generator bids into the market at $20 per megawatt hour to cover its cost of generation and the market clears at $50 per MWh, the generator will make $30 per MWh in profit, or $720,000 for that day. During a cold week this past January when the average day-ahead price exceeded $262 per MWh, a 1000-MW generator would have received more than $44 million in energy payments alone.

New Englanders are looking for relief from high energy costs, regulators are looking to ensure reliability, and, despite their poor track record, policy makers are looking to address our long-term energy needs. Sooner, rather than later, New England is going to need more base-load electricity to replace retirements.

The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting another bitterly cold winter for New Englanders. Vermont Yankee and its 600 MW (600,000 homes) will be powering down for good at the end of December. Run to your local hardware store and get your generator now, because, if January 2015 is as frigid as January 2014, rolling blackouts might be in our future — and while not all of us will be surprised, some of us will have a lot of explaining to do.

Marc Brown is the executive director of the New England Ratepayers Assoc., the nonprofit dedicated to protecting ratepayers in New England.

Building Permits

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

AMHERST

Co-Ed Realty, LLC
382 North Pleasant St.
$3,000 — Roof repair

CHICOPEE

David Barnard Jr.
660 Broadway St.
$96,000 — Remodel for Papa John’s

Robert Boutin
726-730 Chicopee St.
$31,000 — Strip and re-roof

GREENFIELD

Dimitriy Darmanchev
347 Wells St.
$8,500 — Convert building back to original design

Clinical and Support Options
6 Arch St.
$51,000 — New roof

Franklin County Community Development Corp.
324 Wells St.
$30,000 — Interior renovations

Greenfield Co-Op Bank
63 Federal St.
$5,000 — Replace two windows in drive-up building

Greenfield Health Camp Inc.
Leyden Road
$20,000 — New roof

Kennametal Inc.
34 Sanderson St.
$7,000 — Renovations

Syfeld Greenfield Associates
225-245 Mohawk Trail
$267,000 — New roof

Town of Greenfield
195-197 Federal St.
$8,000 — Construct a 10-by-22-foot roof over an existing walk-in cooler

LUDLOW

Aldor Corporation
70 Kirkland Ave.
$50,000 — Alterations and addition

SPRINGFIELD

Taylor Street R.E., LLC
41 Taylor St.
$550,000 — Fit out of third and fourth floors

Springfield Housing Authority
76-86 Trafton Road
$17,550 — Window replacement at Forest Park Elderly Housing

WESTFIELD

Atwood Drug Inc.
427 North Elm St.
$7,000 — Repair fire wall in attic

Oldon, L.P.
2 Southampton Road
$54,000 — New storefront

Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
35 Bartlett St.
$76,000 — Construct 15-by-33-foot enclosed entrance on rear of building

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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

610 Smith Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $135,200
Buyer: Jon S. Redmond
Seller: Ann M. Powers
Date: 08/08/14

BUCKLAND

9 Martin Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $203,200
Buyer: Roger J. Purington
Seller: Brian A. Willis
Date: 07/31/14

15 Walker Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $196,200
Buyer: Richard B. Mosher
Seller: Donna Heussler
Date: 07/31/14

CHARLEMONT

Mountain Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Beth Taylor
Seller: Annie E. Rancourt
Date: 07/28/14

2231 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: RAE Properties LLC
Seller: Peter T. Curtis
Date: 08/08/14

COLRAIN

17 Coombs Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Adam W. Phillips
Seller: Jane E. Johnson
Date: 07/31/14

CONWAY

511 Boyden Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Rebecca Shwartz
Seller: Christopher F. Savidge
Date: 07/31/14

96 Hart Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $457,912
Buyer: Luke N. Meyer
Seller: Luke N. Meyer
Date: 08/04/14

880 Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shawn R. Mulcahy
Seller: Nancy T. Winter RET
Date: 07/31/14

DEERFIELD

330 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Hilchey
Seller: Frederick B. Macdonald
Date: 08/01/14

22 Old Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Academy Deerfield
Date: 07/29/14

ERVING

18 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ty A. Bordeaux
Seller: Donald E. Ducharme
Date: 07/28/14

GILL

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

19 Riverview Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Jenna M. Carme
Seller: Jeffrey Kocsis
Date: 07/31/14

GREENFIELD

10 Beacon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

128 Bungalow Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Robert H. Haigh
Seller: Gilmore RT
Date: 07/29/14

42 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas D. Murphy
Seller: Margaret Vincent
Date: 08/01/14

748 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Edward J. McCarthy
Seller: Robert J. Martin
Date: 07/30/14

29 Davenport Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Karen A. Pleasant
Seller: JLM Builders Inc.
Date: 08/01/14

55 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Jones
Seller: Helen C. Otte
Date: 07/28/14

14 East Wayland Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Rachel Bergstrom
Seller: Jeffery A. Hardy
Date: 07/30/14

36 Fairview St. East
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Betty L. Sawyer
Seller: Angela S. Hagen
Date: 07/29/14

18 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jacob W. Ford
Seller: Daniel M. Mahoney
Date: 07/31/14

149 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Amy J. Yankowski
Seller: Matthew L. Schmookler
Date: 07/30/14

30 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Silas Cutler
Seller: Donna L. Macnicol
Date: 08/05/14

17 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,900
Buyer: Steve M. Patenaude
Seller: Laura J. Haggerty
Date: 08/08/14

64 North St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

19 Oak Hill Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $237,400
Buyer: Brian A. Willis
Seller: Mary A. Morris
Date: 07/31/14

60 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Steven A. Shumway
Seller: Francis D. Kelly
Date: 08/01/14

17 Park Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Brenda E. Jurach
Seller: Hawkins IRT
Date: 07/31/14

189 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: BRYCAR LLC
Seller: Cosenzi Automotive Realty
Date: 07/29/14

191 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: BRYCAR LLC
Seller: Cosenzi Automotive Realty
Date: 07/29/14

HAWLEY

92 Middle Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Leslie E. Clark
Seller: Dennis Anderson
Date: 08/08/14

LEVERETT

20 2 Mile Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Michael J. Pistrich
Seller: Albert L. Shane
Date: 07/30/14

MONTAGUE

11 Chester St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Jessica H. Pleasant
Seller: Eugene J. Leveille
Date: 08/06/14

13 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Erin M. Herzig
Seller: Jane A. Kane
Date: 07/28/14

112 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Dennis E. Estabrook
Seller: Brion J. Over
Date: 07/29/14

159 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Jane E. Burkhardt
Seller: Albert R. Wills
Date: 08/08/14

98 West Mineral Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Robert H. Rice
Seller: Andrew Carson
Date: 08/05/14

NORTHFIELD

26 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Deborah H. White
Seller: Christine M. Harris
Date: 08/08/14

12 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Christine M. Harris
Seller: Steven M. Patenaude
Date: 08/08/14

184 Winchester Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Barton
Seller: Ann V. Valentine
Date: 08/01/14

ORANGE

57 Camp Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Sharon T. Paquette
Seller: Shirley A. Demers
Date: 07/29/14

12-14 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Chen Lin LLC
Seller: Woods, Linda, (Estate)
Date: 07/31/14

24 Johnson Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Hometown Bank
Seller: Elaine M. Bessette
Date: 07/30/14

284 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $286,966
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Fred A. Denne
Date: 08/01/14

36 Robin Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Eric R. McAllister
Seller: Molly G. Lyman
Date: 08/08/14

159 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $136,785
Buyer: Athol Credit Union
Seller: Lewis P. Beaulier
Date: 08/07/14

30 Whitney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wayne Whitmore
Seller: Orange Post 172 American Legion
Date: 08/01/14

SHUTESBURY

14 Great Pines Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Catherine J. Oprava
Seller: Elizabeth M. Goodwin
Date: 08/08/14

12 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Donna L. Macnicol
Seller: Hsu Tung Ku
Date: 07/29/14

542 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Kater
Seller: John H. Dawson
Date: 07/29/14

SUNDERLAND

503 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Carol F. Ryan
Date: 07/29/14

158 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Martha E. Lorantos
Seller: Edward J. Golden
Date: 08/06/14

162 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $220,400
Buyer: Amy Beth
Seller: Martha E. Lorantos
Date: 08/06/14

254 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ellen Carroll-McLane
Seller: John F. Hassay
Date: 07/30/14

64 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Dennis G. Bastarche
Seller: Katelynn A. Keir
Date: 08/04/14

WENDELL

215 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: George Louro
Seller: Adam W. Stubbins
Date: 08/06/14

11 Stone Cut Off Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jessalyn L. Zaykoski
Seller: Jonathan Janes
Date: 08/06/14

3 Wren Gould Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $172,817
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Linda F. Gillis
Date: 07/30/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

23 Albert St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Armand S. Berthiaume
Seller: Richard F. Champagne
Date: 08/01/14

519 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Siarhei Siarheyev
Seller: Vadim Kot
Date: 07/28/14

45 Cricket Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Moriarty
Seller: Richard P. Isom
Date: 08/05/14

44 Deering St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Alyssa Soriano
Seller: Igor Tatarchuk
Date: 07/31/14

38 Fairview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Russell G. Nash
Seller: E. S. Damon
Date: 08/05/14

45 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Kathleen Stagnaro TR
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 08/08/14

94 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael F. Sullivan
Seller: Christopher J. Moriarty
Date: 08/05/14

1095 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Albert G. Aldrich
Seller: Samantha M. Link
Date: 07/31/14

336-344 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $841,000
Buyer: Ashakrishna LLC
Seller: K Brothers LLC
Date: 07/31/14

41 Provin Mountain Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mary C. Champagne
Seller: George C. Leon
Date: 08/01/14

1023 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Michael D. Moran
Seller: Randall W. Schott
Date: 07/28/14

144 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Yekaterina Vilkhovoy
Seller: Sergey Polevoy
Date: 07/30/14

416 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael Roy
Seller: Lisa Milotte
Date: 07/31/14

BRIMFIELD

110 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jason F. Czech
Seller: Allison Zak
Date: 08/08/14

27 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Rick T. Zak
Seller: Thomas R. Clay
Date: 08/08/14

304 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Herbie F. Bohnet
Seller: Paul M. Opalinski
Date: 08/08/14

CHICOPEE

14 Baril Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Cesar A. Lopez
Seller: Thomas C. Grandfield
Date: 07/30/14

98 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Mac Crespo
Seller: Jonathan J. Haluch
Date: 08/08/14

38 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Namig Mamedov
Seller: Nataliya V. Pugach
Date: 08/08/14

120 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Jeffery A. Lovell
Seller: Hooper, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

152 Center St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hann Realty LLC
Seller: MJP Realty LLC
Date: 07/31/14

80 Deroy Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Tina L. Malave
Seller: Richard K. Morse
Date: 07/30/14

37 Devlin Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $266,483
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Dianne Baribeault
Date: 08/08/14

81 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ronald T. Cierpial
Seller: Roberta C. Smith
Date: 07/31/14

104 Fairway Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: David I. Dossantos
Seller: Neil A. Robb
Date: 08/08/14

45 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Malooly
Seller: James L. Lariviere
Date: 07/31/14

46 Greenwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Louis F. Rosario
Seller: Alan B. Czerniak
Date: 07/31/14

65 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Richard A. Jones
Seller: George R. Innes
Date: 08/08/14

10 Marguerite St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Jason R. Cienciwa
Seller: Lillian T. Sheehan
Date: 08/08/14

903 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Carlos R. Barbosa
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 07/29/14

94 Mount Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: Trevor D. Czepiel
Seller: Richard W. Rattell
Date: 07/31/14

89 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Kathleen A. Gagnon
Seller: David Dossantos
Date: 08/08/14

104 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Yi L. Guo
Seller: Joseph M. Proulx
Date: 08/01/14

120 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jose F. Monroy
Seller: Jodi M. Craven
Date: 08/05/14

330 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Alanna M. Lunden
Seller: Diane C. Lombardino
Date: 07/29/14

116 Sunflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Vadnais
Seller: Steven P. Hebert
Date: 07/31/14

157 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,400
Buyer: Robert J. King
Seller: Roger P. Helie
Date: 08/05/14

42 Van Horn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Sean P. Collins
Seller: Miodonka, Evelyn, (Estate)
Date: 07/30/14

78 Willwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Sosnin
Seller: Theresa E. Rondeau
Date: 07/28/14

69 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Esmilda Camacho
Seller: David C. Labrie
Date: 07/28/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Anne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Ann M. Urban
Seller: Juli K. Ireland
Date: 08/04/14

14 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kaymar Rahmani-Kia
Seller: Carla L. Hoffman
Date: 08/01/14

195 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Joseph E. Godard
Seller: Ronald A. Mattson
Date: 07/28/14

5 Crestview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $498,000
Buyer: Robb
Seller: Louis A. Aveyard
Date: 08/08/14

109 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Barry W. Ross
Seller: Peter Zinger
Date: 08/01/14

326 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jameson R. Williams
Seller: Michele Miranda
Date: 07/29/14

386 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Felix Feliciano
Seller: Kevin J. Czaplicki
Date: 07/31/14

94 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Erika L. Martinez
Seller: Beverly J. Wing
Date: 08/01/14

8 Indiana St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Heney
Seller: Robert E. Tirrell
Date: 07/30/14

45 Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: O’Leary Vincunas LLC
Seller: BSSD Realty LLC
Date: 07/30/14

264 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Keith M. Ireland
Seller: Mieczyslaw J. Stachowicz
Date: 08/05/14

860 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Melissa K. Turmel
Seller: Kenneth A. Alexander
Date: 08/06/14

3 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $369,550
Buyer: Jorge M. Morgado
Seller: Robert Thomas Construction LLC
Date: 08/08/14

GRANVILLE

321 Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nathaniel O. Woodger
Seller: Thomas B. Woodger

692 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ellen F. Furman
Seller: Baldis & Frank Inc.
Date: 08/07/14

HAMPDEN

19 Circleview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Emmanuel C. Adames
Seller: Richard P. Ballou
Date: 07/28/14

6 Pinewood Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Fresh Pinewood LLC
Seller: Frederick S. Tuttle
Date: 08/05/14

7 Steiger Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Dunne
Seller: Rene V. Herbert
Date: 07/30/14

23 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Kielbania
Seller: Michael J. Vachon
Date: 07/30/14

HOLLAND

168 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Joel Wilson
Seller: Ann L. Beane
Date: 07/31/14

HOLYOKE

138 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: William U. Ramirez
Seller: William Ramirez
Date: 08/01/14

16 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Shane D. Harrington
Seller: Eleanor B. Macdonald
Date: 07/31/14

103 County Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Nathan B. Aube
Seller: William L. McCreary
Date: 08/01/14

56 Jefferson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: David W. Scruggs
Seller: Willilam B. McDonough
Date: 07/31/14

77-79 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Robert E. Olmstead
Seller: Enola K. Nelson
Date: 08/01/14

16 Sylvia Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mary A. Carrasquillo
Seller: Catherine M. Fleming
Date: 08/08/14

LONGMEADOW

134 Ashford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Russell J. Dupere
Seller: Michael Muratore
Date: 07/31/14

119 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brian D. Osborne
Seller: James V. Barilaro
Date: 08/01/14

329 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Michele R. Miranda
Seller: Michael C. Calvanese
Date: 07/31/14

14 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Patrick P. Dippel
Seller: Bruce Winer
Date: 08/07/14

82 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Craig T. Shapiro
Seller: Robert J. Langone
Date: 07/31/14

53 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,500
Buyer: Peter A. Santos
Seller: J. L. Muratore-Pallatino
Date: 07/31/14

105 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: I Buysellhomes LLC
Seller: Ryan M. Hollister
Date: 08/01/14

35 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $576,000
Buyer: Srinivasa B. Gutta
Seller: Kevin P. Asher
Date: 08/01/14

26 Lees Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Patrick D. Malloy
Seller: George M. Schmeck
Date: 07/30/14

797 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Clifford G. Scott
Seller: Peter A. Santos
Date: 07/31/14

812 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Sequoia Props Realty LLC
Seller: Haddad, Helen M., (Estate)
Date: 08/06/14

6 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: John Lanucha
Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC
Date: 08/06/14

175 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Robert Aldrich
Seller: Emily A. Osborne
Date: 08/01/14

260 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Louise R. Lamountain
Seller: Eric Shapiro
Date: 08/06/14

LUDLOW

1582 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James D. Coley
Seller: Gary C. Butler
Date: 08/01/14

113 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Wieslaw Krol
Seller: Pamela J. Cronin
Date: 08/01/14

85 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Paul J. Sagan
Seller: Michael T. Peritore
Date: 07/29/14

71 Fairview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Zelia Mendes
Seller: Mark A. Augusto
Date: 07/31/14

84 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jane E. Costa
Seller: Maryann Scyocurka
Date: 08/05/14

Mountainview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kara Ribeiro
Seller: Melanie L. Sagan
Date: 07/29/14

278 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nuno Cadete
Seller: Isidoro P. Fernandes
Date: 07/31/14

72 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Craig Crowther
Seller: Wendy Newlands
Date: 07/28/14

59 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $354,500
Buyer: Isidoro P. Fernandes
Seller: Victor Rodrigues
Date: 08/05/14

MONSON

45 Bogan Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Russell A. Hedges
Seller: Roberta A. Bessette
Date: 08/07/14

15 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mark R. Hamel
Seller: Nazih Zebian
Date: 07/30/14

30 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christian J. Young
Seller: Donald B. Damario
Date: 07/30/14

35 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Victor T. Muller
Seller: Christian J. Young
Date: 07/30/14

56 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Bolduc
Seller: Roland W. Cardin
Date: 08/08/14

118 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Robert E. Ledoux
Seller: Patricia A. Muscaro
Date: 08/04/14

207 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Maiorano
Seller: Nancy A. Hurlburt
Date: 08/08/14

50 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: John H. Courtney
Seller: Marilyn Z. Duffy
Date: 07/31/14

PALMER

192 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jessica C. Carroll
Seller: Daniel P. King
Date: 08/08/14

23 East Palmer Park Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,500
Buyer: Frederick Lafortune
Seller: Nahabedian, Dennis P., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

92 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christian T. Leissner
Seller: Harry E. Murphy
Date: 07/30/14

1064 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sligo Realty Co. LLC
Seller: SUK RT
Date: 08/01/14

71-73 Summer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Alina R. Doble
Seller: Gene C. Majka
Date: 07/31/14

1139 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $543,000
Buyer: Sunshine Apartments Inc.
Seller: Robert V. Rapisarda
Date: 08/01/14

RUSSELL

100 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Patrick Lamora
Seller: Joseph W. Boisseau
Date: 07/31/14

SPRINGFIELD

121 Aldrew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Robert L. Rand
Seller: Linda Rodrigues
Date: 07/30/14

74-76 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Nanette Figueroa
Seller: Joy Reid
Date: 08/08/14

91 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Sandra E. Martinez
Seller: Dimas Cotto
Date: 08/06/14

46 Atwater Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Heriberto Flores
Seller: George A. Pelletier
Date: 07/31/14

48 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kevin R. O’Brien
Seller: Bernard Berard
Date: 08/07/14

901 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $1,386,496
Buyer: GHI Ventures LLC
Seller: GP Springfield MA Landlord
Date: 08/07/14

77 Boylston St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: Pearsonblue Development Co.
Date: 07/31/14

91 Briggs St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Erwin O. Greene
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 07/28/14

49 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Kristin L. Dominique
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 08/01/14

College St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

308 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Michael L. Artioli
Seller: Consuelo G. Bylow
Date: 07/28/14

253 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Alfredo Vega
Seller: Elizabeth P. Sullivan
Date: 08/01/14

137 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Smith
Seller: Alex B. Sales
Date: 07/30/14

6 Fayette St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $218,685
Buyer: Crystal L. Reid
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 08/08/14

166 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jasmin Carrasquillo
Seller: Karen S. Lucas
Date: 07/28/14

249 Garnet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 08/08/14

302 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Carmela Albano
Seller: JV Properties Inc.
Date: 08/06/14

29 Howard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

59 Howard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

29 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Wang Z. Hua
Seller: Mark D. Mason
Date: 08/05/14

Kenyon St. (ES)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

1623 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $9,000,000
Buyer: 15 Taylor LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/14

80 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $136,750
Buyer: Crystal D. Magill
Seller: Jessica A. Orcutt
Date: 07/30/14

173 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,979
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ronald Dorleans
Date: 07/31/14

212 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Vadim Gumenyuk
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 07/31/14

90 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,400
Buyer: Emely Figueroa
Seller: JD Ents. Property Management
Date: 07/30/14

140 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $243,317
Buyer: TD Bank
Seller: Keith A. Harrington
Date: 07/30/14

181 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Chad M. Bassett
Seller: Mike A. Rivera
Date: 07/30/14

230-232 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Boardwalk Apartments LLC
Seller: J. B. Camerlin RE
Date: 08/01/14

15 Overhill Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: David C. O’Neill
Seller: TJM Properties LLC
Date: 08/08/14

32 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Shaun H. Carpenter
Seller: Jason M. Boudreau
Date: 07/30/14

343-345 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Old Sudbury Realty LLC
Seller: Daniel Tebaldi
Date: 08/06/14

82 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Weiping Zeng
Seller: Stephen M. Lynch
Date: 08/04/14

126 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Pedro L. Velazquez
Seller: Robert V. Ackerman
Date: 07/29/14

1570 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jovanna A. Gomez
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/08/14

75 Prouty St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lorenzo M. Hall
Seller: Eric Clark
Date: 08/04/14

18 Rittenhouse Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Ellen L. Fotino
Seller: Kathleen L. Baker
Date: 08/01/14

32-34 Shattuck St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

17 Sherwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pamela A. Greaney
Seller: Melissa Loureiro
Date: 07/31/14

83 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,666
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Scott B. Kier
Date: 07/31/14

80 Wheeler Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Joshua Ortas
Seller: Jonathan Damours
Date: 07/31/14

SOUTHWICK

20 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Harris
Seller: Joseph P. Brennan
Date: 07/29/14

62 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Marshall S. Harris
Seller: Mark D. Anderson
Date: 08/04/14

63 Hastings Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Glennice Flynn
Seller: Jean Lamoureaux
Date: 07/28/14

TOLLAND

154 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Albert P. Lenge
Seller: William H. Brennan
Date: 08/01/14

28 Otter Pond Trail
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Galgano
Seller: William N. Ale
Date: 08/08/14

WALES

22 Lynch Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Parker
Seller: Teresa M. Smart
Date: 07/31/14

17 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Mark P. Gelinas
Seller: Christopher B. Albrecht
Date: 08/01/14

WESTFIELD

9 Brenda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Samatha L. Whalen
Seller: Jeremy Ryser
Date: 08/08/14

5 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Dansereau
Seller: Christopher R. Carr
Date: 08/06/14

86 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Timothy L. Voudren
Seller: Lesley A. Phipps
Date: 08/07/14

7 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Christopher Lusignan
Seller: Robert C. Cote
Date: 07/31/14

86 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael J. Robienczak
Seller: Jennifer S. Crawford
Date: 08/08/14

98 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: William F. Barry
Seller: Nadeau, Jacqueline G., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

71 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Bara
Seller: Richard H. Meader
Date: 07/28/14

88 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Steven C. Scibelli
Seller: Donald L. Provo
Date: 08/07/14

158 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Mariana L. Albert
Seller: Richard J. Gogal
Date: 07/31/14

33 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Peter Strniste
Seller: Carlos E. Iglesias
Date: 07/29/14

27 Sterling St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Curry
Seller: Anne E. Norton-Graffum
Date: 07/30/14

88 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,839
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joshua M. Graveline
Date: 07/30/14

WILBRAHAM

10 Bradlind Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $149,290
Buyer: Candis A. Rose
Seller: Auzemda Rodrigues
Date: 07/31/14

18 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $488,250
Buyer: Scott J. Vasta
Seller: Leonard Viscito
Date: 08/01/14

5 Brookmont Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: V. L. Collins-English
Seller: Edward C. Hough
Date: 08/01/14

9 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Robert J. Shanley
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 08/08/14

18 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Orcutt
Seller: Anne E. Peplinski
Date: 07/30/14

510 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Michael A. Daniele
Seller: David R. Streeter
Date: 08/08/14

13 Peak Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Kevin Hinkamper
Seller: Edwin A. Whitman
Date: 08/01/14

3 Poplar Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nathan E. Dolley
Seller: Wei J. Zheng
Date: 08/01/14

274 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jason D. Christofori
Seller: Seper Hedayat-Zadeh
Date: 07/29/14

10-1/2 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Sharmaine Barone
Seller: Michael L. O’Rourke
Date: 08/08/14

4 White St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Partners LLC
Seller: Antonio Patullo
Date: 07/29/14

12 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: David R. Streeter
Seller: Sterling A. Orr
Date: 08/08/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

51 Althea St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Beaulieu
Seller: Michael P. Douthwright
Date: 07/31/14

18 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $146,200
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Scott D. Primack
Date: 08/06/14

112 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jeremy Page
Seller: William R. McCarthy
Date: 08/08/14

64-66 Elmdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: DJJ Investments LLC
Seller: John C. Cleveland
Date: 07/31/14

74 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Anne E. Davidson
Seller: Barbara A. Aldrich
Date: 07/31/14

43 Granger Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Jeanna M. Misischia
Seller: Richard C. Langevin
Date: 07/31/14

253 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Bruce M. Ruth
Seller: Matthew J. Beaulieu
Date: 07/31/14

60 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Heather M. McCarthy
Seller: Brian J. Rachmaciej
Date: 08/08/14

20 Penrose Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kathleen L. Baker
Seller: Tracy M. Smith
Date: 08/01/14

157 Quarry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Paul M. Bonavita
Seller: Carroll Ahearn-King
Date: 08/01/14

42 Salem St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Zaleski
Seller: Frederick Lafortune
Date: 07/31/14

12 South Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: JNM Realty LLC
Seller: G Cross LLC
Date: 08/01/14

21 Sweetfern Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Lawrence Walsh
Seller: Lauran Thompson
Date: 08/08/14

36 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Jaime L. Flores
Seller: Lawrence J. Walsh
Date: 08/08/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

40 Applewood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michael D. Ringler
Seller: Curt Tausky
Date: 07/31/14

100 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Bergan
Seller: Roland J. Chilton
Date: 08/05/14

131 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael J. Beganny
Seller: Gary C. Fisher
Date: 08/05/14

389 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: John R. Brown
Seller: Br RT
Date: 07/30/14

66 Concord Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Gabriela C. Weaver
Seller: Kohl Construction Inc.
Date: 07/31/14

874 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Rosenberg
Seller: Suzanne R. Coffey
Date: 08/06/14

21 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ian J. Walsh
Seller: George R. Scialoia
Date: 07/31/14

24 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Theresa J. Almeida
Seller: Michael Macdonald
Date: 08/04/14

42 Shumway St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jesse C. Tzeng
Seller: KH Amherst PE LLC
Date: 07/29/14

226 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Karen R. Merrill
Seller: Mary Matthews
Date: 07/30/14

267 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Peter & Jihee Huh FT
Seller: Steven E. Weisler
Date: 08/08/14

16-18 Sunrise Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rocky Hill Road Partners
Seller: Philip G. Allen
Date: 07/31/14

104 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Elizabeth Weinman
Seller: Richard M. Gale
Date: 08/01/14

36 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Rojeena Neupane
Seller: Regina M. Kaufmann
Date: 07/31/14

35 Trillium Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Dixon-Gordon
Seller: J. A. Burton
Date: 08/01/14

19 Willow Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $315,700
Buyer: Jingjing Wu
Seller: Madeleine K. Jaeger
Date: 07/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

35 Alden Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $343,500
Buyer: Jonathan J. Haluch
Seller: Connie M. Lecours
Date: 08/08/14

84 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael D. Desmith
Seller: PNC Bank NA
Date: 07/31/14

12 Daniel Square Ext
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Diana L. Zahradnik
Seller: James E. McDonald
Date: 08/08/14

124 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Redmond
Seller: Cynthia J. Hardaker
Date: 07/30/14

464 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Robert C. Cote
Seller: John A. Muscaro
Date: 07/31/14

18 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Walker
Seller: Gabriel A. Faria
Date: 07/28/14

21 Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: Michael T. Carney
Seller: Robert J. Henrichon
Date: 08/06/14

54 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Theresa Breguet
Seller: Louise K. Weeks
Date: 08/05/14

164 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John A. Muscaro
Seller: Kevin P. Morris
Date: 07/31/14

601 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Nesteby
Seller: Darleyne M. Smith
Date: 08/06/14

8 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Joanne P. Whelan
Seller: James V. Tucker
Date: 08/01/14

9 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Craig D. Moore
Seller: Mary C. Cannon
Date: 08/06/14

185 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gary A. Czupkiewicz
Seller: Richard A. Markum
Date: 08/07/14

EASTHAMPTON

8 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Tina H. Ryman
Seller: Sharon L. Kimble
Date: 08/01/14

40 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,500
Buyer: Andrew C. Keller
Seller: Randy K. Bradbury
Date: 08/05/14

24 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Denise A. Karuth
Seller: FHLM
Date: 07/30/14

22-24 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Colby E. Quinn
Seller: Fisher Easthampton IRT
Date: 08/04/14

16 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Shannon R. Clegg
Seller: Mark R. Whitman
Date: 08/06/14

61-63 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rainbow Properties LLC
Seller: Leslie R. Lewis
Date: 07/31/14

14-1/2 Gaugh St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Stephanie Kvam
Seller: Robert A. Gutermuth
Date: 07/30/14

303 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Mombourquette
Seller: Christina A. Marie
Date: 07/31/14

45-47 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Emond
Seller: Mae L. McLaughlin
Date: 07/31/14

8 Monska Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Arthur K. Smith
Seller: Kenneth P. Bachand
Date: 07/29/14

32 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David P. Sansouci
Seller: Kimberly B. Graham
Date: 07/30/14

8 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Robert J. Boyer
Seller: Doreen M. Boyer
Date: 07/31/14

17 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $243,900
Buyer: Sharon L. Kimble
Seller: Jessica A. Lucia
Date: 08/01/14

15 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $121,198
Buyer: Richard W. Venne
Seller: Marhefka, Cheryl A., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/14

9 South Hampshire St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Leah Krieger
Seller: David P. Sansouci
Date: 07/30/14

2 Truehart Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary C. Fisher
Seller: Robert P. Skribiski
Date: 08/05/14

8-10 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Brian M. Jarrett
Seller: Normand R. Houle
Date: 08/01/14

GRANBY

121 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Lena L. Hellstrom
Seller: Peter A. Nelson
Date: 08/07/14

92 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: William J. Sullivan
Seller: Jeffrey M. Picard
Date: 08/07/14

5 Lynn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Mary J. Seid
Seller: Tamara Balis
Date: 07/28/14

105 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Erin Garden
Seller: Carol A. Bogdanovich
Date: 07/30/14

203 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Dali
Seller: Earleen M. Kenyon
Date: 08/08/14

HADLEY

5 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Kevin Weinman
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 07/30/14

Mount Warner Road (off)
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Roger W. Clapp
Seller: John J. Kershlis
Date: 08/06/14

456 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: New City Properties LLC
Seller: Jennifer E. Clark
Date: 08/08/14

25 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David M. Bull
Seller: Robert H. Rice
Date: 08/04/14

HATFIELD

27 South St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edward J. Dupre
Seller: Smiarowski Brothers LLC
Date: 08/08/14

HUNTINGTON

10 Lowell Lane
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Richard V. Hendricks
Seller: Bruce A. Schulze
Date: 07/29/14

NORTHAMPTON

93 Arch St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Angela Zimm
Seller: Megan R. O’Brien
Date: 08/01/14

13 Birch Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Matthieu Haenlin
Seller: Eric M. Spangenthal
Date: 07/31/14

399 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shane T. St.
Seller: Geraldine A. Poudrier
Date: 07/31/14

1 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: William Phillips
Seller: Michael Hogan
Date: 08/01/14

250 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Robyn L. Nelson
Seller: Jeffrey S. Fulford
Date: 08/01/14

120 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Wall
Seller: Beverley A. Carrigan
Date: 07/30/14

108 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Caroline Burgess
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 07/30/14

32 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James B. Stillwaggon
Seller: Daniel S. Bradbury
Date: 07/31/14

66 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Frances N. McSherry
Seller: Esther M. Kane
Date: 08/01/14

3 Garfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $122,871
Buyer: Kimberly Z. Antequera
Seller: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
Date: 07/28/14

32 Gregory Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Norah J. Denley
Seller: Jack M. Missry
Date: 07/30/14

163 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Gabriel R. Peeples
Seller: Barbara R. Malouin
Date: 07/31/14

52 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Hale
Seller: William A. Carey
Date: 08/08/14

38 Hubbard Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Emily E. West
Seller: Deirdre Scott
Date: 08/08/14

14 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Kelly
Seller: Nicholas C. Harder
Date: 07/30/14

118 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Abigail M. Dolinger
Seller: Hayes, Charles J., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/14

23 Powell St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Herskovitz
Seller: Robert G. Young
Date: 07/31/14

685 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Joseph V. Pesce
Seller: Jaketon H. Hewes
Date: 07/31/14

91 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,050
Buyer: Victoria S. McClenahen
Seller: Jason M. Kicza
Date: 08/01/14

98 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jeanne M. Barron
Seller: 98 State Street LLC
Date: 07/30/14

17 Sterling Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $236,250
Buyer: Mary H. Coffey
Seller: Linda C. Rockett
Date: 08/01/14

933 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stacia W. Potter
Seller: Susan B. Doyle
Date: 07/31/14

85 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Rowe
Seller: Walter E. Bak
Date: 07/31/14

SOUTH HADLEY

74 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Clark
Seller: Stanley J. Czupryna
Date: 07/31/14

6 Birchwood Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Whalen
Seller: Evelyn S. Kervian
Date: 07/31/14

48 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Heather L. Putnam
Seller: Susan A. Breen
Date: 08/08/14

250 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Garrett Postema
Seller: Kelly A. Wentworth
Date: 07/30/14

41 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Raskin
Seller: George K. Chrismer
Date: 07/30/14

461 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gum C. Kang
Seller: Pilgrim 461 NT
Date: 07/29/14

25 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Justin Suarez
Seller: Michael J. Thornton
Date: 08/08/14

2097 Memorial Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Bryan M. Fleury
Seller: James C. Janik
Date: 07/28/14

23 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Andrew Frawley
Seller: Jeremy S. Redmond
Date: 07/30/14

4 Silverwood Ter
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emily A. Turner
Seller: Tekla F. McInerney
Date: 08/01/14

11 Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: J. B. Magnuson
Seller: Patricia C. Kraske
Date: 08/05/14

103 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Kentston D. Bauman
Seller: Eugenia E. Burn
Date: 07/31/14

31 Woodlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Eric R. Shea
Seller: Anthony Delucco
Date: 07/30/14

SOUTHAMPTON

28 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Richard P. Gwinner
Date: 08/08/14

47 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brittany D. Gutermuth
Seller: Pauline L. Stoddard
Date: 07/30/14

129 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Heather A. Dragon
Seller: Mary S. Kaleta
Date: 07/30/14

144 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael P. Rosenburg
Seller: Daniel W. Gaze
Date: 07/31/14

Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Richard P. Gwinner
Date: 08/08/14

76 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Ashlee R. Galanis
Seller: Richard L. Truehart
Date: 07/31/14

41 Montgomery Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Gaze
Seller: Paul E. Wanegar
Date: 07/30/14

165 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Lorena V. Valente
Seller: Elaine M. Lyman
Date: 08/08/14

79 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Duane B. Gill
Seller: Lisa F. Hahn
Date: 08/08/14

WARE

135 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: 118 Main Street Ware LLC
Seller: Evelyn Baird
Date: 08/08/14

94 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Matthew R. Lafleche
Seller: Lcoutier, Yvette, (Estate)
Date: 08/08/14

WESTHAMPTON

39 Hooker Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Arth LLC
Seller: Yolanda M. Rigali
Date: 07/31/14

195 Reservoir Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Lee W. Jodoin
Seller: Michael Trombley
Date: 08/01/14

WILLIAMSBURG

20 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Harder
Seller: Mustin Williamsburg NT
Date: 07/30/14

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Allen, Barbara Jean
Allen, Vergial Ross
419 East River St., #1001
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Bedinotti, Riccardo L.
P.O. Box 5682
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Callands, Mary A.
626 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/15/14

Canedy, Russell Rene
796 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/14

Carpenter, Thomas L.
Carpenter, Ann F.
10 Dana Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Collins, Christine M.
900 Pleasant St., Apt #1
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Cummings, James F.
Cummings, Barbara A.
99 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Daigle, Sammy
45 Faywood Ave., Apt. 1
Boston, MA 02128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/05/14

Dolma, Lobsang
47 Brierwood Dr.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/14

Dorobisz, Dorothy B.
86 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/05/14

Faulconer, Steven J.
43 Reed St., Apt. 2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/14

Frenier, Todd Thomas
PO Box 605
Goshen, MA 01032
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Gause, Kimberly
28 Hobson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Gearl, Michael J.
Gearl, Brenda H.
724 Silverlake St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/03/14

Godlew, Timothy P.
7 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/14/14

Greenwood, Thomas E.
228 Main St.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/14

Guilmet, Andre L.
Guilmet, Suzette M.
764 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/14

Hanson, Susan M.
62 Euclid Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Johnson, Donna E.
P.O. Box 1380
Sandwich, MA 02563
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/05/14

Kincade, Mark Ryan
PO Box 1556
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/14

King, Christopher
15 Coronet Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Lamson And Goodnow Manufacturing
45 Conway St.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 08/15/14

Lamson And Goodnow Retail
45 Conway St.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 08/15/14

Lamson and Goodnow, LLC
45 Conway St.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 08/15/14

Leblanc, Philip E.
PO Box 693
Westfield, MA 01086-0693
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/01/14

Liptak, Kelly A.
a/k/a Strycharz, Kelly A.
1 1/2 Allen Ave., Apt. B
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Locke, Richard H.
160 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/15/14

McCarthy, Michael P.
McCarthy, Jenifer M.
182 Fairview Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Mulcahy, Darrel M.
238 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/14

Oquendo, Myrna
a/k/a Berrios, Myrna M.
293 Tyler St.
Sringfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Ortiz-Ortega, Ada
311 Tokeneke Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/05/14

Ramos, Wenda E.
PO Box 1526
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/06/14

Riel, Michael L.
Riel, Sue L.
105 Shepard Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/14

Rivard, Linda Gladys
198 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Roach, Patricia A.
262 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/14

Salazar, Maria Y.
110-112 Tyler St. #1
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/14

Santiago, Carmen E.
73 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/03/14

Shambala Treasures
Kunsang, Tsultrem
47 Brierwood Dr.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/14

Shanley, Peter D.
Shanley, Mary Anne C.
239 Oblong Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/14

Sherwood, Adam
68 Bracewell Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/14

Smith, Richard A.
121 Dorchester Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/11/14

Stenberg, Jeffrey A.
55 Pleasant St., Unit
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/08/14

Sullivan, Michael A.
77 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/14

Sutter, James A.
Sutter, Rebecca A.
a/k/a Gamache, Rebecca A.
30 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/14

Tracy, Renee
315 Acadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/14

Williams, Tyrone T.
319 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/14

Yeskie, Kathy A.
116 Oak St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/11/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

A Way of Life Massage
667 Springfield St.
Gina Carosello

AK Installation
33 Perry Lane
Andrey Kaletin

Blush Salon
1325 Springfield St.
Erin Torte

MRG Home Inspections
55 Emerson Road
Marc Guillemette

Traffic Light
67 Springfield St.
Helen Chui

CHICOPEE

Dec-Valde Cleaning Services
222 Hampden St.
Rey D. Marrero

PB & Jam Design
196 Fletcher Dr.
Robert Perry

R.K. Building & Remodeling
16 Upton St.
Richard Kusyk

TDC Enterprises
181 Theroux Dr.
Tyron Cline

Unique Property Services
50 Linden St.
Albert Boudin

GREENFIELD

Beijing House
45 Main St.
Min L. Lu

Bill Sheckels Furniture
71 Madison Circle
William Sheckels

Blue Moon Healing Center
11 Plum Tree Lane
Jean Conway

Conquest of Greenfield
26 Clark St.
John Lamoreux

Hair Therapy
40 School St.
Madeline Maxame

Pretty Nail
209 Main St.
Chris Newsome

Yasou Electrolysis & Skin Care
224 Federal St.
Sophia Koblinski

Your Wellness Expert
50 Lincoln St.
Margaret Luther

PALMER

ABC Pool Supply
248 Ware St.
Mark Kirk

DeSousa Trucking
97 Water St.
Ray DeSousa

Specialty Timber Harvesters
61 Beech St.
Cole Scott

SPRINGFIELD

Phenomenal Looks
680 Sumner Ave.
Ysabel Santana

Preferred Domestics Clean
70 Shumway St.
Gloria J. Durant

Sabor Penticostal
2 Chestnut St.
Sasha L. Ramos

Santiago Towing
193 Taylor St.
Jose Santiago

Springer’s Oil, LLC
40 Wisteria St.
Samuel S. Springer

Springfield’s Finest
427 State St.
Angel L. Castillo

Sunshine Cleaning
49 Andrew St.
Latoya Smith

Tazmania Gym Boxing
279 Mill St.
Juan Melendez

Teresa Mama’s
137 State St.
Teresa A. Williams

The Tasty Tomato
147 Magnolia Terrace
Michelle Deni

Therapeutic Massage Therapy
59 Wexford St.
Beth A. Morin

Tufts Insurance Company
1441 Main St.
Tufts Insurance Company

Varady & Associates
50 Dutchess St.
Robert S. Varady

Vemma413
63 Connecticut Ave.
Brandon Henry

Well Done Maid Services
22 Eldridge St.
Jalin Mobley

Western Mass Cars
95 Laconia St.
Kevin J. Conway

Wilma Pruitt
49 Margerie St.
Wilma Pruitt

World Concrete Contract
1655 Main St.
Daniel Rodriguez

WESTFIELD

Apex Dent Repair
72 Kane Brothers Circle
Thomas R. Cutler

Diamond Back Band
166 King St.
Jeffrey G. Alamed

Gibson’s Equine Farrier Service
37 Forest Glen Road
Shaun Gibson

Fit 4 Mom of Greater Springfield
32 St. James Ave.
Claire Lebeau

J. Baker Landscaping
25 Eastview St.
Jeffrey Baker

Johnson’s Painting Services
65 Massey St.
Kenneth W. Johnson

Minderol Labs
44 Plantation Circle
Doug D. Buckley

Okna Window Cleaning & More
85 Falley Dr.
Jason B. Niezajko

Sweet White Peony
27 Summit Dr.
Liuba Paladi

Zayas Tax Works
8 Raymond Circle
Orlando Zayas

Incorporations

By
Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

FAS Enterprises Inc., 418 Meadow St., Unit B1, Agawam, MA 01001. Frank Santinello, same. Bakery distribution service.

CHICOPEE

Friends of the Granby Veterans Inc. 315 Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA 01033. Michael Pandora, same. A non-profit organization established for the purpose of raising money to build a veterans memorial in order to honor the men and women of this town that served our nation in a time of war.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Icare Foundation Inc., 75 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Sherrill Pineda, 15 Norwottuck Dr., Hadley, MA 01028. A non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide programs and funding resources for such programs as Medicare, Medicaid, veterans administration, local nonprofit organizations through charitable funding such as: program development, product and services development, support research studies, healthcare/home care, educational purposes for veterans.

GRANBY

Granby Preservation Society Inc., 220 West State St., Granby, MA 01033. Christine Beck, 15 Kellogg St., Granby, MA 01033. A non-profit organization designed to raise funds and acquire grant money to provide funding for the preservation, restoration, and continued maintenance on historic buildings and structures.

LONGMEADOW

Foodbeats Corp., 63 Churchill Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Sharon Cohen, same.

MONSON

JP Roof Coatings Inc., 52 Ayers Road, Monson, MA 01057. Justin Pelissier, same. Contractor specializing in roof coatings.

NORTHAMPTON

Friends of the Recreation Committee Inc., 90 Locust St., Northampton, MA 01060. Greg Howard MR., 706 Park Hill Road, Florence, MA 01062.

Healthy Food Box Inc., 351 Pleasant St., Suite B-109, Northampton, MA 01060. Elizabeth Monaghan, 40 Holly Circle, Easthampton, MA 01027. Online retail sales of healthy-food boxes.

PITTSFIELD

Imperial Coach Inc., 703 West Housatonic St., #220 Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jin Wang, 2525 Maxwell St., Philadelphia, PA 19152. Transportation/ticket sales agents.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

High Ridge Books Inc. 120 North St., South Deerfield, MA 01373-1008. Frederick Baron, 129 North St., South Deerfield, MA 01379-1008. Purchase and sales of rare books and maps.

Jing Yun Inc., 45-B South Main St., South Deerfield, MA 01373. Xin Quan Pan, same. Take-out restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD

Faith Recovery in Action, 280 Bridge St., Springfield, MA 01103. Robin King, same.

Family G & K Inc., 29 Locust St., Apt. 2B, Springfield, MA 01108. Wendy Villala, same. Transportation services.

Family Over Everything Auto Club Inc., 50 Bay Meadow St., Springfield, MA 01109. Emmanuel Sanchez, same. Jomary Robles, same. Non-profit activities such as fund-raising for all types medical research and awareness, as well as going out to the community to raise awareness of violence and drugs, and guiding our youth toward a positive path.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Jrn Transport Inc. 65 Mercury Ct, Apt 2L, West Springfield, MA 01089. Trucking company.

WESTFIELD

Exkluiv Transport Inc., 45 Meadow St., Westfield, MA 01085. Artem Martynyuk, 148 Telegraph Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Transportation services.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Greylock Independent Inc., 377 Main St., Williamstown, MA 01247. J. Alexander Brooks, 267 Gale Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Publishing services.

Briefcase

By
Briefcase Departments

State to Purchase Knowledge Corridor Line
GREENFIELD — Gov. Deval Patrick announced an agreement in principle allowing the Commonwealth to purchase the Knowledge Corridor rail line between East Northfield and Springfield from Pan Am Southern, a joint venture of Pan Am and Norfolk Southern. The 49-mile segment of rail is currently undergoing a major restoration that will allow for more efficient passenger service, in response to increased demand, and will allow the Commonwealth to maintain and enhance freight service, which will take trucks off the roads, reducing congestion and greenhouse-gas emissions. “For close to 100 years, the Commonwealth’s rail infrastructure was the lifeblood of economic vitality for communities in Franklin and Berkshire counties, and across Western Mass.,” said Patrick. “Through this agreement, we are realizing the renewed value this infrastructure can have in creating economic opportunities throughout the region.” The agreement in principle to purchase the Knowledge Corridor rail line is an important milestone in the Knowledge Corridor/Restore Vermonter Project. The project will restore the original route of Amtrak’s Vermonter travelling between St. Albans, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. from its current routing via Palmer and Amherst. The work on the project includes upgrades to the 50-mile Pan Am Southern Connecticut River Line running between Springfield and East Northfield, known as the Knowledge Corridor. The ongoing restoration project will lead to the relocation of the Vermonter, Amtrak’s north-south passenger rail service to the Knowledge Corridor, by the end of 2014, potentially reducing trip times by 25 minutes. Starting in East Northfield, the restoration runs south to Springfield and includes the construction of three new station platforms in Greenfield, Northampton, and Holyoke. Passenger service on this line ceased in the 1980s and was rerouted southeast to Palmer, where trains reverse direction and head west to Springfield. “It is clear that the residents of Western Massachusetts are hungry for rail service,” said U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern. “Today’s announcement, coupled with state and federal investments to rehabilitate the Knowledge Corridor line, will make such service a reality.” Added U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, “as an outspoken supporter of increased rail travel throughout New England, I am pleased the Commonwealth has agreed to purchase the rail line that runs along the Knowledge Corridor. The completion of this segment of track will lead to increased passenger and freight service from the Pioneer Valley to the Vermont border. Not only will this project will help improve our transportation infrastructure, it will also grow the local economy. It’s exciting news for Western Massachusetts.” Initiated in August 2012, the restoration work consists of the replacement of approximately 95,000 rail ties, new continuously welded rail, new active warning signals and crossing gates at 23 public-grade crossings, upgrades to six bridges, and the first phase of a new signal installation. The restoration is funded through a $75 million grant awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration and approximately $40 million in state funds. The work is expected to be complete in 2016, after the start of passenger service. These improvements will improve safety, increase operating speeds for existing freight-train traffic and the Vermonter, and enhance capacity on the rail line to accommodate future increased levels of train traffic. “The Knowledge Corridor is a rail asset that will play a key role in the region’s transportation system, both by delivering improved customer service in the form of faster travel times, as well as by being built to a standard that can accommodate more freight,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard Davey. “Purchasing the line will also allow us to preserve the line’s viability for the long term, and will position the Commonwealth to use this line for increased passenger service that could provide commuters in the region a competitive alternative to driving on I-91.” The Knowledge Corridor/Restore Vermonter project is part of the vision for a New England high-speed, intercity rail network that will provide a foundation for economic competitiveness and promote livable communities from major and smaller cities to rural areas. Beyond the Knowledge Corridor, the Commonwealth’s work to increase rail opportunities for commuters and tourists alike continues. MassDOT has been working closely with Pan Am Southern, the city of North Adams, and the town of Adams to have Berkshire Scenic Railway operate the Adams Branch railroad line between the two towns. The operation of a scenic railway between North Adams and Adams would be another draw for the thousands of tourists who flock to the Berkshires each year.

Assistance Center Opens in North Adams for Former Hospital Workers
NORTH ADAMS — State Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rachel Kaprielian and state Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz recently joined legislators and local workforce-development officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open a worker-assistance center inside North Adams City Hall. The center is the latest effort to marshal state resources in helping 530 area residents who lost their jobs when North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) and its affiliates closed in March. “The Patrick Administration is committed to making sure no worker or region is left behind as the state’s economy continues to improve and enjoys record job growth,” said Kaprielian. “This center and the skills-training opportunities the state is allocating will help get these residents back to work.” The Mass. Department of Public Health has been instrumental in helping the hospital reopen as a healthcare facility and restore regional healthcare services. Three months ago, Berkshire Health Systems opened an emergency room in the facility and hired approximately 150 former NARH employees. “Massachusetts is committed to ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible in every region across the Commonwealth,” said Polanowicz. “This worker assistance center in North Adams reinforces the administration’s commitment to the region’s healthcare community, and to supporting workers, patients, and families.” Added North Adams Mayor Richard Alcombright, “a huge ‘thank you’ to our state partners at the Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development, and our local partners at Berkshire County Regional Employment Board and BerkshireWorks, for providing this wonderful opportunity to the residents of our Greater Northern Berkshire region. This center will provide significant resources to the unemployed and underemployed that will help them seek out opportunities and provide training for the skills necessary to attain employment. What is also very exciting is that this center will be located right next to our Veteran’s Services Office, providing an on-the-spot resource for our local veterans seeking employment.”

State, MassChallenge Launch Government Innovation Competition
BOSTON — MassIT, the Commonwealth’s lead state agency for technology across the executive branch, announced a first-of-its-kind MassIT Government Innovation Competition, with a $50,000 prize for the winning project. MassIT will partner with MassChallenge, a start-up accelerator that supports high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs, on this initiative. The goal of the MassIT Government Innovation Competition is to provide high-quality startups with incentives to develop innovative solutions that can help the state government meet constituent needs more efficiently and at lower cost to taxpayers. For the first time, the Commonwealth will have access to entrepreneurs focused on improving the constituent-government relationship. The Commonwealth plans to implement a pilot of the winning project, with the goal of cost-effectively improving delivery of services to constituents, achieving greater internal efficiencies, or both. “Massachusetts is renowned as a hub for technology and innovation; MassChallenge’s support of high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs has helped enhance that reputation. By working together, MassIT and MassChallenge can accelerate the Commonwealth’s use of technology solutions and harness the wealth of expertise available to us,” said Bill Oates, the state’s chief information officer. MassChallenge awards more than $1 million in cash prizes each year to winning startups, with zero equity taken. Additional benefits for startups include world-class mentorship and training, free office space, access to funding, legal advice, media exposure, and more than $10 million of in-kind support. MassChallenge is open to early-stage entrepreneurs from any industry, from anywhere in the world. Now in its fifth year, the competition has supported 489 startups, which have created more than 4,000 new jobs and raised more than $550 million in outside funding. This year alone, MassChallenge received approximately 1,650 applications from 50 countries and 40 states. After initial rounds of judging of all applicants, 128 finalists — in honor of Massachusetts’s Route 128 technology corridor — are invited to participate in MassChallenge’s four-month startup accelerator program and related sidecar competitions. The MassIT Government Innovation Competition is open to any qualifying startup that applies by the Aug. 27 deadline. Entrepreneurs whose work can help MassIT leverage innovation to support, enable, and transform the operation of state government and delivery of services to constituents are invited to compete.

State Reaches Solar Milestone
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick announced another major clean-energy milestone, surpassing 15,000 solar installations in the Commonwealth. There are now 15,762 systems installed across Massachusetts, a 20-fold increase from 2008. “This achievement is due in large part to the strength of the Massachusetts solar industry,” Patrick said. “Clean-energy investments are smart for the environment and the economy, as proven by our 24% industry job growth in the last two years.” There were 778 systems installed in Massachusetts on Jan. 1, 2008. As a result of this exponential growth, Massachusetts ranked fourth in the nation for new solar capacity installed in 2013 by the Solar Energy Industries Assoc. It also ranked fourth nationally in total solar jobs in 2013 by the Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census. There are more than 8,000 people working in the solar industry in the Commonwealth, and nearly 80,000 clean-energy workers at 5,500 companies. “These achievements show that the Patrick administration’s policies and strategic investments are paying off,” said state Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett. “When we are competitive with other states much sunnier than ours, it’s a testament to the commitment of state and local officials, as well as home and business owners across the Commonwealth, to renewable energy.”

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Baystate Announces Leadership Appointments, New Name for Wing
SPRINGFIELD — With the change of Wing Memorial Hospital’s parent company from UMass Memorial Health Care to Baystate Health expected to take place on Sept. 1, Baystate Health announced leadership appointments for its Eastern Region and a new name for the Palmer hospital: Baystate Wing Hospital. As of Sept. 1, Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, now president and CEO of Wing Memorial Hospital, will be appointed president of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region, which is comprised of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, Baystate Wing Hospital, and the employed medical practices and medical centers in that region. As he assumes this leadership position, Cavagnaro has appointed Dr. Shafeeq Ahmed chief operating officer of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region. Ahmed will also continue in his role as chief medical officer of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and Baystate Medical Practices Eastern Region. As president of the region, Cavagnaro will provide strategic, executive, and operational leadership for the two hospitals there, which provide inpatient medical, surgical, gynecological, and behavioral-health services; emergency services; as well as a range of primary-care and other outpatient services for about 80,000 people in that region. He will report to Dennis Chalke, senior vice president of Baystate Health Community Hospitals and senior vice president and chief financial officer of Baystate Health. Cavagnaro has served as president and CEO of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers for the past 15 years. Before that, he was Wing’s vice president of Medical Affairs. In 2013, he served as interim president of UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Amid a challenging financial environment, Cavagnaro and his team have led Wing to serve a greater number of patients, add hospital beds, and increase the depth and breadth of services in its health centers and outpatient practices. The hallmark of his leadership is a focus on quality and safety that led to an ‘A’ safety rating for Wing from Leapfrog Group and Top Performer status from the Joint Commission on core accountability measures. Cavagnaro is a board-certified primary-care internist in Belchertown and sees patients on a weekly basis. He is a Six Sigma and Lean Green Belt in healthcare quality-improvement processes. Cavagnar completed his residency in internal medicine at UMass Medical Center and is a graduate of Cornell University Medicine College in New York City. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives and the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He was a founding member of the American Academy of Hospice Physicians, which is now known as the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He has served as a medical examiner for District IV of Hampshire County, and as a member of the board of directors of the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Red Cross. He presently serves on the American Hospital Assoc. Regional Policy Board for the New England Region. Ahmed was recently named one of ‘100 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know’ by Becker’s Hospital Review. Prior to his arrival at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, Ahmed had served as president of the medical staff, chief of Ob/Gyn, and a member of the hospital board of directors at the Naval Hospital in Cherry Point in North Carolina. Ahmed is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist at Baystate Medical Practices – Mary Lane Ob/Gyn in Ware, and sees patients on a weekly basis.
 Over the next several months, Cavagnaro and Ahmed will be working together as part of a larger, broadly experienced team to develop the integration strategy for Baystate Health’s Eastern Region. The name Baystate Wing Hospital aspires to honor the hospital’s more-than-100-year history, and recognize the vision and contributions of the Wing family and the countless others who have contributed their time, talents, and money to making Wing the strong community health provider it is today, while also celebrating Wing’s new affiliation with Baystate Health.

Springfield College Named College of Distinction
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has again been identified as a 2014-15 College of Distinction for providing an innovative, teacher-centered undergraduate education with a strong record of preparing its graduates for real-world success. Colleges of Distinction is a college guide that for the last 15 years has recognized colleges it determines to be the best places to learn, grow, and succeed. The goal of Colleges of Distinction is to provide students, counselors, and parents with information about such schools. Colleges of Distinction describes schools that take a holistic approach to admissions decisions, consistently excel in providing undergraduate education, and have a national reputation. It also gives students, counselors, and parents an unbiased look at the college-admissions process. Colleges of Distinction looks at the myths surrounding college admissions, provides tools for self-assessment, and provides insights from college-admissions professionals, high-school counselors, students, and parents. Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy — educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. The college offers a range of undergraduate- and graduate-degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. The college is ranked in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges in the top tier of “Best Regional Universities — North Region” by U.S. News Media Group, and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, non-traditional, and international students study at its main campus in Springfield and its School of Human Services campuses across the country.

NBSB Cuts Ribbons in Ware, East Brookfield, and Three Rivers Village
NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank recently held ribbon-cutting events at its Ware, West Brookfield, and Three Rivers Village of Palmer branches. The events took place following the bank’s merger with FamilyFirst Bank in June. “North Brookfield Savings Bank is honored to be a part of these great communities and hopes to make a positive impact for businesses and individuals for years to come,” said NBSB President and CEO Donna Boulanger. “We look forward to being ‘where it’s at’ for specially tailored financial products and services, the best customer service, community support, and fun community events.” The ribbon cuttings drew current and prospective members of the Massachusetts Legislature. State Rep. Todd Smola attended the event at the Three Rivers Village branch, state Senate candidate Mike Valanzola attended the event at the Ware branch, and state Sen. Stephen Brewer and state Rep. Anne Gobi attended the East Brookfield branch ribbon cutting. In addition to carrying the North Brookfield Savings Bank name, the three new NBSB branches feature state-of-the-art banking for residents and businesses alike, while renovations to the 40-44 Main St., Ware branch will begin shortly to provide more cutting-edge banking services and access to the business bankers at the NBSB Business Center.

Advance Welding Relocates to Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After more than 36 years of doing business in West Springfield, Advance Welding will relocate to Brookdale Drive in Springfield on Sept. 2. “As our capabilities and customer base continue to grow, this move will improve our ability to process our customers’ work,” said Advance Welding President Christopher Kielb. The company is a provider of metal-joining services to the commercial, marine, nuclear, medical, aerospace, and defense industries. Its operations and management team will remain the same. The new address is 150 Brookdale Dr., and the phone number will remain (413) 734-4544.

Country Bank Contributes $14,500 to Local Schools
WARE — Country Bank surprised 29 local schools that participate in the bank’s Savings Makes Sense School Banking Program with $500 gift cards to Staples. Each school received the donation to help cover the cost of back-to-school supplies. “We know how difficult it is for the schools to have the supplies they need when budgets become tight,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, financial education officer for Country Bank. “They are truly so grateful and appreciative of this gift.” It is reported that teachers annually spend about $250 of their own money to purchase items for their classrooms. Country Bank wanted to help teachers who do so much for their students. Country Bank serves Central and Western Mass. with 15 offices in Ware, Palmer, Brimfield, Belchertown, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Paxton, Charlton, Leicester, and West Brookfield.

PeoplesBank Supports Women Business Owners
HOLYOKE — In support of the growth and success of women business owners, PeoplesBank is partnering with WomenUpFront to host a monthly, ongoing roundtable for women who have ownership and leadership responsibility and want to grow toward $1 million in annual revenue. The WomenUpFront Roundtable provides a learning forum for owners to get out of the weeds of the day-to-day routine and look at their businesses more purposefully and strategically. The objective of the roundtable is to help accelerate women entrepreneurs transition their businesses to the next level and place their companies in a better strategic position to access new opportunities and continue to prosper. The roundtable offers a curriculum designed for the small-business owners and will begin in September. For more information on WomenUpFront and membership criteria, contact Cathy Crosky at [email protected] or (413) 822-1263.

Berkshire Bank Wins Communicator Awards
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank has received two Communicator Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The bank received 2014 Silver Awards of Distinction in two categories, Commercials – Banks and Annual Report – Corporation. Each year, AIVA receives more than 6,000 entries from across the U.S. and around the world, making the Communicator Awards the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. Berkshire’s television commercial for banks recognized by the Communicator Awards was its “Life Is Exciting. Let Us Help” spot developed by Berkshire Bank’s marketing department. The bank’s second Silver Award of Distinction from the Communicator Award was for its 2013 annual report. Founded in 1994, the Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an organization of more than 600 leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.

People on the Move

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Ralph Abbott Jr

Ralph Abbott Jr

John Glenn

John Glenn

Timothy Murphy

Timothy Murphy

Jay Presser

Jay Presser

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., an employment-law firm serving the Greater Springfield area, announced that four of the firm’s partners — Ralph Abbott Jr., John Glenn, Timothy Murphy, and Jay Presser — were listed in 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Murphy was named the Best Lawyers 2015 litigation, labor and employment Lawyer of the Year in Springfield. Those honored as Lawyer of the Year have received particularly high ratings in surveys by earning a superior level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. More than 52,000 leading attorneys cast more than 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
• Abbott has been listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of arbitration; employment law, management; labor law, management; and mediation. He has been a partner at the firm since 1975 and is known throughout the legal community for his work representing management in labor relations and employment-related matters, providing employment-related advice to employers, assisting clients in remaining union-free, and representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Abbott also has numerous credits as an author, editor, and teacher and a record of civic and community involvement. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 1989.
• Glenn has been listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of arbitration; employment law, management; and labor law, management. He has been a partner of the firm since 1979 and has spent his career representing management in labor relations and employment-related matters. In addition to providing employment-related advice to employers, he assists clients in remaining union-free and represents employers before the NLRB. He has extensive experience negotiating collective-bargaining agreements and representing employers at arbitration hearings and before state and federal agencies. Prior to joining Skoler, Abbott & Presser, Glenn was employed by the NLRB in Cincinnati. He has served as an adjunct professor of Labor Law at Western New England University School of Law and is a member of the American Academy of Hospital Attorneys. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 1995.
• Murphy has been listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of employment law, management; labor law, management; and litigation, labor and employment. He joined Skoler Abbott after serving as general counsel to an area labor union and as an assistant district attorney for the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. His practice includes labor relations and employment litigation, as well as employment counseling. A native of the Springfield area, Murphy is a graduate of the Western New England University School of Law. He has also taught courses in employment law at WNEU. He is a frequent contributor to business and human-resource publications and a contributing author to the Massachusetts Employment Law Letter. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 2013.
• Presser has been listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of employment law, management; labor law, management; and litigation, labor and employment. He has more than 35 years of experience litigating employment cases and has successfully defended employers in civil actions and jury trials and handled cases in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, wage hour, FMLA, ERISA, and defamation. He has won appeals before the Supreme Judicial Court and the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeals, and represented employers in hundreds of arbitration cases arising under collective-bargaining agreements. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 1991.
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Robert Belitz

Robert Belitz

Tighe & Bond, a civil and environmental engineering consultant, has appointed Robert Belitz its Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will direct Tighe & Bond’s financial operations and priorities, as well as contribute to growth strategies consistent with the firm’s continued expansion in the marketplace. Belitz, who will provide financial management from the firm’s Westfield office, is a certified public accountant and executive with more than 25 years of corporate finance and accounting experience in professional services. He previously has served as the chief financial officer, corporate controller, and vice president of Finance for firms such as Malcolm Pirnie, Arcadis U.S., and the Hunter Roberts Construction Group. He also provided senior management for the public accounting firms of Ernst and Young LLP and KPMG LLP in New York. His prior responsibilities have included oversight and management of all financial functions, as well as developing and implementing financial plans and processes to achieve strategic and operational objectives. “Bob’s wealth of experience in our industry, and his proven ability to successfully direct financial operations, is instrumental to Tighe & Bond’s accelerating growth,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond. “We’re thrilled that he has joined us as Tighe & Bond’s first chief financial officer.” Belitz, who earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Muhlenberg College, is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs and the Construction Financial Management Assoc. He also has participated in various finance forums with the Environmental Financial Consulting Group, Ernst and Young, the American Council of Engineering Companies, and the Design Finance Officers Group. Founded in 1911, Tighe & Bond is one of the most experienced engineering firms in New England, with offices in Pocasset, Westfield, and Worcester, Mass.; Middletown and Shelton, Conn.; and Portsmouth, N.H. With a team of more than 250 employees, Tighe & Bond provides engineering and environmental services for clients in government, industry, healthcare, education, real-estate, energy, and water/wastewater markets.
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Radius Financial Group Inc., a leading private mortgage lender in New England, has announced the addition of Kate Crogan as a Loan Officer in its West Springfield branch. Crogan brings three years of experience in mortgage lending. Most recently, she was a customer-service representative before being promoted to financial-services representative at TD Bank in Chicopee, where she was responsible for first and second mortgages, insurance, and annuities. She is currently studying business at Western New England University.
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Keith Minoff

Keith Minoff

Keith Minoff was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2015 in the fields of commercial litigation and corporate law. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. More than 52,000 leading attorneys cast more than 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Minoff specializes in business litigation and employment law. His law office is located in downtown Springfield.
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Paul Fortin

Paul Fortin

Northeast IT Systems Inc. announced the addition of Paul Fortin to its team. Fortin will be joining Joel Mollison and Brian Sullivan as a Desktop Support Specialist. In that role, Fortin is able to implement cloud-based backup systems, reduce downtime of equipment, and increase speed of repairs for clients. With this new addition, Northeast IT Systems will be able to continue its pattern of steady growth and provide solutions to a broad range of clients.
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Brattleboro Retreat President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Simpson Jr., has been named by Behavioral Healthcare magazine as a 2014 Behavioral Healthcare Champion along with four other leaders in the field of mental health from across the nation. The 2014 champions were selected from outstanding nominees across the country who, according to the magazine, are making a difference in the development, delivery, and effectiveness of mental healthcare services. “True leaders create lasting impact, and our 2014 Behavioral Healthcare Champions all have an eye on the future,” said Julie Miller, editor in chief of Behavioral Healthcare magazine. “Their drive to find new and more effective ways to serve their clients is reflected not just in their own organizations’ success, but also in the progress they’ve witnessed in their communities.” The 2014 Behavioral Healthcare Champions are profiled in the July/August 2014 issue of Behavioral Healthcare magazine and were recognized at a special ceremony during the National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) and the co-located Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Summit, which was held in St. Louis on Aug. 22-26.  Simpson’s many achievements since becoming the Retreat’s CEO in November 2006 are discussed in-depth in the above-mentioned profile. Among those achievements are a complete revamp of the hospital’s admissions process that replaced a multi-channel system of patient access with a streamlined, single-access point that makes access to the Retreat’s numerous programs easier and more dignified for patients. Under Simpson’s watch, the retreat has successfully launched four specialty clinical services designed to better meet the psychiatric and addiction treatment needs of distinct populations that are typically underserved. They are the Adult Inpatient Program for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender; the Emerging Adult Inpatient Program for young adults ages 18 to 26; the Uniformed Service Program, a partial-hospital program designed to meet the unique needs of law enforcement, firefighters, corrections officers, military personnel, and first responders suffering from PTSD and other duty-related issues including addiction to alcohol and other drugs, major depression, and domestic violence; and the Mind Body Pain Management Clinic, a treatment alternative for people experiencing chronic pain that utilizes biofeedback, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and mindful movement in place of typical treatments such as medication and surgery.
During Simpson’s tenure, the Retreat has experienced tremendous growth, having increased its number of staffed beds from an average of 50 in 2006 to an average of 122 in 2014. During the same time, the Brattleboro Retreat has doubled its number of employees from approximately 400 to more than 800.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Sept. 10: ERC5/ACCGS Millfest After 5, 5 p.m. to dusk, at Ludlow Mills, 100 State St., Ludlow. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for general admission.

• Sept. 23: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m.
An informal roundtable discussion, designed for political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

• Sept. 30: Rake in the Business Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Network with more than 100 vendors. Reservations are $5 in advance, $10 at the door.  Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

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

• Sept. 10: CEO Luncheon at the Munich Haus Restaurant. Registration at 11:45, lunch at noon. Network and hear from Eric Lapointe, executive vice president of the Springfield Falcons, who recently joined the organization and oversees all revenue-generating functions of the team. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for general admission.

• Sept. 17: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Tickets are $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• Sept. 25: The “Taking Care of Business,” series continues with “Negotiating and Understanding Leases,” 9-11 a.m.,  at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Common Capital. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

• Sept. 30:  Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. in Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce and ACCGS. Tickets are $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Sign up at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

• Sept. 11: Networking By Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., at the Look Park Garden House, 300 North Main St., Florence. Sponsored by Residential Mortgage Services. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.

• Sept. 12-13: Electronic recycling fund-raiser, Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:30 to noon. Dropoff location at Liberty and Mechanic streets, Easthampton. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking LLC and A-Z Storage  & Properties. Proceeds to benefit the chamber’s programs, including the Holiday Lighting Fund. Responsibly dispose of your old computers, monitors, TVs, telephones, stereos, and office or home appliances. No registration required; open to all members of  the Greater Easthampton community. Nominal recycling fees. We cannot accept refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or any appliances containing freon. For more information, contact the chamber.

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

• Sept. 10: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9 a.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke, featuring guest speakers Mayor Alex Morse, City Council President Kevin Jourdain, and City Treasurer Jon Lumbra. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Marcotte Ford. Tickets are $18 for members, $25 at the door and for non-members.

• Sept. 17: Annual Outing Clambake, 5:30-8 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Lobster dinner, putting contest, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, chowder cookoff. Sponsored by United Water, Pioneer Valley Railroad, and CareerPoint. Tickets are $30 for members and advance reservations, and $40 for non-members and at the door. The public is invited to attend.

• Sept. 30: Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Four area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, and the ACCGS — are getting together to present a tabletop mini-trade show. Tables cost $125. Visitors pay $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 to secure a table, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

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

• Sept. 10: Northampton Chamber Monthly Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. Sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank, Hathaway Farms, and United Personnel. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• Sept. 11: 2014 Workshop: “Introduction to Google Docs,” 9-11 a.m. at Pioneer Training, 139B Damon Road, Northampton. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register, e-mail [email protected].

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

• Sept. 8: Chamber Open House, 4-7 p.m., at the Greater Westfield Chamber, 16 North Elm St., Westfield. Help us celebrate our new location by stopping in to see our new office. Refreshments will be served.

• Sept. 9: Lunch & Lecture Series 1, presented by Tim Flynn, AAMS, Edward Jones Investments, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Noble Hospital, Conference Room A, Westfield. Topic: “Retirement and Investments for Business.” Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Sept. 10: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Advanced Medical Consulting and Billing. Complimentary refreshments provided. Walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

• Sept. 15: Speaker Series, part 1 of 3. “Legal Issues Affecting Business,” presented by Royal LLP, 8-9:15 a.m., at the Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

• Sept. 19: September Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Sponsors: Platinum, Westfield Bank; Gold, Savage Arms; Silver, Prolamina and Wealth Technology Group. Speaker: Dr. Alan Robinson,  co-author of The Idea-Driven Organization. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618. Consider donating a raffle prize to the event.

• Sept. 30: 17th Annual Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Cost: $5 in advance through the chamber or $10 at the door. Opportunities available for sponsorships and exhibitor tables. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• Sept. 24: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. The speaker will be Jane Iredale, president and founder of Jane Iredale Skin Care. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for general admission.

SOUTH HADLEY GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 532-6451
www.shgchamber.com

• Sept. 16: “What’s Your Granby Business?” Open House, 5 p.m., hosted by the new Granby Free Public Library, 297 East State St., Granby. Mingle with South Hadley and Granby business people and check out the beautiful new Granby library. Finger food and beverages. Tickets are $5 for chamber members, $10 for non-members, unless you are a Granby business owner — then it’s free.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 568-1618

• Sept. 8: Open House, 4-7 p.m. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new office at 16 North Elm St. in Westfield. Join us for an open house.

• Sept. 17: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Kaptain Jimmy’s, 916 Suffield St, Agawam. Network with fellow chamber members over lunch. Each member will get approximately one minute to offer a brief pitch about their company. E-mail [email protected] to register.

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Millfest After 5
Sept. 10: Ludlow Mills on State Street in Ludlow will be the site of Millfest, the first After 5 of the chamber season, from 5 p.m. to dusk. The event will be presented by the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5), an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS), in partnership with the ACCGS. The rain date is Sept. 11. Sponsored by Chicopee Savings Bank and MGM Springfield, Millfest will take place in an outdoor tented environment and will provide attendees the opportunity to network in a casual and informal setting. Attendees will also be able to network with many of the businesses that are based in this unique industrial complex and learn more about the Ludlow Riverwalk. Attendees will enjoy music; complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie; and a cash bar provided by Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill, as well as a display of classic cars, amusements, and a special dedication to the region’s first responders. Reservations are $15 for members and $25 for the general public. Net proceeds benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

Affordable Care Act Roundtable Seminar
Sept. 11: With changes coming to the Affordable Care Act in 2015, business owners and managers need to ensure that their companies are up to speed on the newest developments, including the employer mandate, which will go into effect next year. Attorney Channez Rogers, an associate with the Northampton-based firm Royal LLP, will lead a roundtable-style seminar where she will provide practical pointers to assist attendees with helping their organizations stay current with the latest Obamacare provisions. Rogers will cover topics such as what to include in a comprehensive package, who is subject to the employer mandate and how to comply, and penalties for non-compliance. The seminar will be staged at Royal LLP’s offices, at 270 Pleasant St. in Northampton, from 8 to 9 a.m. The cost is $30 per person, and advance registration and payment are required. Seating will be limited. Contact Ann-Marie Marcil at (413) 586-2288 or e-mail [email protected] to register or if you have any questions about this seminar.

Amherst Area Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
Oct. 2: The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Farm to Table Annual Awards Dinner, to be held Oct. 2 at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. The dinner, a yearly celebration that is a highlight of area businesses’ community social calendar, is expected to sell out. This year’s award winners reflect a celebration and acknowledgement of a number of community partners and leaders.  The “A+” Award Winners include the Rotary Club of Amherst, which will receive the chamber’s Community Service Award, recognizing the many contributions that this group of volunteers has made to the Amherst area, in addition to its work dedicated to the global eradication of polio; Stephanie O’Keeffe, who will receive the chamber’s Legacy Award, a celebration of what this individual has accomplished, specifically in her role on the Amherst Select Board; and Tony Maroulis, former executive director of the organization, who will receive the chamber’s Most Valuable Player award for all of his hard work elevating the chamber’s stature and involvement in the community. “It was a daunting task to sift through the nominations for this year’s batch of award winners, because as there are so many individuals and organizations in this community worthy of recognition,” said Don Courtemanche, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We feel that the recipients that we have selected represent the best, the brightest, and the most outstanding of the terrific partners that the chamber is fortunate to be associated with.” Tickets for the dinner will be available Sept. 2. Reservations for the dinner or for the program book may be made by contacting the chamber at (413) 253-0700.

Western Mass.Business Expo
Oct. 29: BusinessWest will present its fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. The business-to-business show, which last year drew more than 2,000 visitors, will feature more than 150 booths, seminars, and Show Floor Theater presentations; breakfast and lunch programs; and a day-capping Expo Social. Details about specific events, programs, and featured speakers will be printed in future issues of BusinessWest. 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. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

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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
Anne-Therese Stark v. Stop & Shop Supermarket, LLC
Allegation: Slip and fall on foreign subject causing injury: $290,000
Filed: 6/20/14

Kelli J. Fortin v. Baystate Medical Practices and Pioneer Women’s Health
Allegation: Unauthorized disclosure of private information to third party: $25,000+
Filed: 7/31/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Fuelrite, LLC v. Robert N. Tatro d/b/a Tatro Trucking
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $11,481.57
Filed: 8/5/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Kilnapp Enterprises Inc d/b/a Real Clean v. Eliezer Claudio d/b/a Star Auto Detailing
Allegation: Defendant breached the non-compete and non-solicit provisions of a business-to-business contract: $45,000
Filed: 7/22/14

Thomas Sullivan v. Jen-Coat Inc.
Allegation: Defendant unjustly terminated plaintiff’s employment after treatment for colon cancer in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act: $25,000+
Filed: 7/23/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Jacqueline Diaz v. Ransome Idealease, LLC and Jonah Pitts
Allegation: Negligent operation of tractor trailer truck: $24,000
Filed: 7/29/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Beacon Sales Co. v. Jamie Ludwig and Courtney Ludwig d/b/a Luggy’s Roofing and Construction
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,363.17
Filed: 6/30/14

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Smithfest Events Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $9,606.17
Filed: 6/30/14

ICC Trucking v. JCL Trucking Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $26,500.17
Filed: 8/7/14

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and LM Insurance Corp. v. HB Roofing Contractor, L.P.
Allegation: Non-payment of workers compensation policies: $12,903.98
Filed: 7/3/14

Rosalinda Rosa, Carlos F. Rivera and Pedro Principe v. Bertera Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc. and Joseph Deausealt
Allegation: Sale of motor vehicle that did not comply with warranty: $24,999.99
Filed: 7/30/14

Tamara Walker v. 227 Mill Street, LLC, The Mercy Hospital Inc. d/b/a Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program, and Sisters of Providence Health System Inc.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property: $20,000
Filed: 8/11/14

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Cold Cash

Cold2Cold1Cold3The leaders of Berkshire Bank and Hampden Bank recently challenged their employees to take part in the popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which has raised well over $100 million in just a few weeks. Above, the Berkshire Bank Foundation donated $50 for each of the first 50 employees who took part in the challenge and shared their videos on Facebook. More than 50 bank employees completed the challenge within the first three days, and the foundation will make a $2,500 contribution to the ALS Assoc., which provides care services to assist people with ALS and their families through a network of chapters working in communities across the nation, while maintaining a global research program focused on the discovery of treatments and eventually a cure for the disease. Meanwhile, Hampden Bank President Glenn Welch challenged his employees (bottom) to take the challenge and matched the $1,000 donation made by the employee dress-down fund, for a total of $2,000. “I think it’s really great that we were able to do this and get other companies involved to support such a great cause. We at Hampden Bank are always looking for ways to give back,” Welch said.

Block Party

Block2Block1On Aug. 21, Springfield College partnered with the Old Hill and Upper Hill Neighborhood Councils, HAPHousing, and the Partnership for the Renewal of Old Hill in hosting the 11th annual Block Party on the Hill. The event featured live music and free barbeque, along with information about housing, health, education, and community services. Children also enjoyed a bounce house and face painting. Pictured at top, from left, are Block Party Planning Committee members Mattie Lacewell,  Kathy Smith, Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper, Sarah Page, Adrienne Osborne, Jill Russell, and Ethel Griffin.

Fore! … a Good Cause

PicThis3The 34th annual Brightside Golf Classic drew 180 golfers to Springfield Country Club in West Springfield and Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. The event raised just over $108,500 to support Brightside for Families and Children in Holyoke, which provides in-home counseling and support to children and their families throughout Western Mass. Pictured, first row, from left: Brightside’s Maria Zygmont; Brightside Golf Classic co-chairs John Kendzierski, Steve Lowell, and William Wagner; and Brightside’s Mark Paglia. Second row, from left: Diane Dukette, vice president of Fund Development, SPHS; Martin Caine; Jeslyn Carr; Brightside Golf Classic co-chair Paul Fritz; Benjamin Coyle; Jay Babcock; and Daniel Moen, president and CEO of the Sisters of Providence Health System.

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Some Steps in the Right Direction

Several months ago, we wrote about what we perceived as a considerable challenge for this region: finding capable successors for all Baby Boomers — and others — who will be retiring over the next several years.

As we noted, the Boomers will be stepping down in very large numbers over the next decade or so, and the shoes of many of this region’s business and nonprofit leaders will have to be filled by individuals who can take those organizations forward.

Months later, this assignment continues, and as matters unfold, we notice what we believe is a trend, and one that we sincerely hope will continue. Specifically, many of the people now doing the shoe-filling are women.

For example, Maura McCaffrey has taken the helm at Health New England, succeeding long-time president and CEO Peter Straley. Just a few months ago, Joanne Marquesee was chosen as president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.

Roughly a year ago, Mary-Beth Cooper took the reins at Springfield College, becoming the first woman to lead that 128-year-old institution that has long been dominated by men and was originally open only to them. Likewise, Carolyn Martin not long ago became the first woman to lead Amherst College, which also started as a men’s school.

Just recently, Hope Margala was named president and CEO at Yankee Candle Corp., one of the region’s largest employers. Earlier this summer, Dena Hall was named regional president of a much larger United Bank. On the nonprofit side, Kim Goulette has been named executive director of the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, succeeding long-time director Rick Lee, and a year ago, Sarah Tsitso became the first woman to lead the Springfield Boys & Girls Club.

The first thing we’ll say about all this is that caution, or discretion, must be exercised whenever the discussion comes around to women being placed in high positions. The last thing we would want to do at BusinessWest is indicate that there is anything extraordinary about this or somehow send a message that someone has been awarded a top-level executive position at a local business or nonprofit — and, wow, she’s a woman!

Indeed, we’re years, if not decades, past the point (or should be) where gender should even be an issue in matters such as filling positions in the executive suite. But, let’s face it, this is something we simply would not have seen 20 years ago, or perhaps even 10 years ago, when the only women college presidents in Western Mass. were running women’s colleges, and all of the region’s banks were run by men.

What has happened?

Well, we’d like to believe that maybe, just maybe, gender is now a non-issue when it comes to appointments such as these. We’d like to think that area businesses and nonprofits are no longer overlooking at least half the qualified candidates for a position.

And maybe women are becoming less hesitant to reach higher for posts such as these because they believe they won’t be discounted because they’re a woman, or hired because they’re a woman; rather, they’ll be hired because they’re the best candidate.

We believe this might be the case, because all of those appointments above do not amount to a coincidence. Instead, they amount to considerable movement in the right direction.

And this movement isn’t just toward putting women in such positions, but rather toward ending the historical habit of effectively eliminating them from the discussion.

It’s a movement that certainly bodes well for this region.

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Old Sturbridge Village Family Fun Days
Aug. 31 to Sept. 2: Bring the whole family to Old Sturbridge Village on Labor Day weekend, when the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast opens its doors to children for free (normally, youth admission is $8). Guests are invited to play baseball the way early New Englanders did, make a craft, join a game of French & English (tug of war), meet the oxen in training, try their hand at marbling paper, see a puppet show, watch a toy fire-balloon flight, visit the Freeman Farm, stop and see craftsmen at work, and much more. In addition, the weekend will feature appearances by Bob Olson, performing 19th-century magic, as well as the Old Sturbridge Village Singers and the Old Sturbridge Village Dancers. Adult admission is $24. For more information, call (800) 733-1830 or visit www.osv.org.

Bay Path College Cybersecurity Summit
Sept. 5: Jennifer Lesser Henley, director of Security Operations for the social-media giant Facebook, will be the keynote speaker at Bay Path University’s second annual Cybersecurity Summit, “Security: Changing the Game,” in the Blake Student Commons. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., with the lecture immediately following at 8 a.m. The conference will address security in the world of social media and how everyone plays a role in keeping people safe and making the Internet a more secure place. The summit is presented by Bay Path’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program, which was launched last October as the first of its kind in New England. The summit is free to attend and open to the public. To attend in person or virtually, register at graduate.baypath.edu. For more information, contact Ann Cantin at [email protected].

Workshop Series on Growing a Business
Sept. 5: The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Common Capital Inc., is presenting a six-part workshop series, “Taking Care of Business: How to Develop and Grow Your Business.” Sponsored by Common Capital, this series addresses best practices for all types of businesses. The first session, being staged on Sept. 5, is “From Startup to Finish: Financing Your Business.” This first workshop will be held at the Residence Inn by Marriott Springfield/Chicopee. The other five seminar topics are: “Negotiating and Understanding Leases,” “Human Resources: Best Practices for Small Businesses,” “How to Retain Your Top Talent,” “Is Your Website Working for You?” and “Strategic Networking: Networking to Increase Profitability.” Facilitators for each seminar are experts in their respective fields. The cost is $20 per workshop for chamber members and $30 for non-members, or $120 for all six sessions for chamber members and $150 for all six sessions for non-members, meaning one session is free when signing up for the entire series. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org under Upcoming Events, or call (413) 594-2101.

ACA Roundtable Seminar
Sept. 11: With changes coming to the Affordable Care Act in 2015, business owners and managers need to ensure that their companies are up to speed on the newest developments, including the employer mandate, which will go into effect next year. Attorney Channez Rogers, an associate with the Northampton-based firm Royal LLP, will lead a roundtable-style seminar where she will provide practical pointers to assist attendees with helping their organizations stay current with the latest Obamacare provisions. Rogers will cover topics such as what to include in a comprehensive package, who is subject to the employer mandate and how to comply, and penalties for non-compliance. The seminar will be staged at Royal LLP’s offices, at 270 Pleasant St. in Northampton, from 8 to 9 a.m. The cost is $30 per person, and advance registration and payment are required. Seating will be limited. Contact Ann-Marie Marcil at (413) 586-2288 or e-mail [email protected] to register or if you have any questions about this seminar.

Western Mass. Business Expo
Oct. 29: BusinessWest will present its fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. The business-to-business show, which last year drew more than 2,000 visitors, will feature more than 150 booths, seminars, and Show Floor Theater presentations; breakfast and lunch programs; and a day-capping Expo Social. 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, and Johnson & Hill Staffing. Education sponsor is the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

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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

Michael Kelleher v. Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in food preparation causing illness and hospitalization: $11,972.83
Filed: 7/17/14

W & I Construction Inc. v. C.L. Diesel Repair Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract for failure to repair work vehicle: $3,000+
Filed: 7/8/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Sabrosura Supermarket Inc. v. Domingo Jiminez d/b/a Cuba Supermarket, LLC
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $300,000
Filed: 7/18/14

The Mack Group, LLC v. Greater Western Steel, LLC and Tower View, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract under a mechanics lien: $132,000
Filed: 7/9/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Jennifer Fernandez v. RBS Assoc., N.A. and Citizens Financial Group
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/22/14

Joan Tremblay and Dorothy Dougherty v. Ryder Funeral Home, et al
Allegation: Breach of contract and negligent interference with a dead body: $100,000+
Filed: 6/10/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Prospect Woods Homeowner’s Assoc. v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Allegation: Failure to pay assessments imposed by homeowner’s association: $5,589.69
Filed 6/18/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Adler Tank Rentals, LLC v. GML Construction Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $6,817.51
Filed: 6/20/14

Commerce Insurance Co. a/s/o Judy Joaquin and Melinda Alves v. FedEx Ground Package System Inc. and Kenneth Allen Jr.
Allegation: Negligent operation of FedEx vehicle causing injury: $10,608.73
Filed: 5/22/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Liberty Mutual v. Larovere Design/Build Corp.
Allegation: non-payment of a workers’ compensation policy: $11,272.80
Filed: 6/27/14

Mary Perello v. Northeast Properties d/b/a F & P Realty Trust, 58 Realty Trust, and West Street Realty Trust
Allegation: Breach of implied covenant of habitability: $9,000
Filed: 7/9/14

Michelle Smith v. Swift Transportation
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $24,999
Filed: 6/20/14

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All That Jazz

An estimated 5,500 people turned out for the inaugural Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival on Aug. 9, an event intended to promote an arts-driven, community-oriented, and sustainable revitalization of the city. The free, outdoor festival, held in Court Square in downtown Springfield, featured locally and internationally acclaimed musical artists and a variety of ethnic cuisines and local food producers. From top: Festival Producer Kristin Neville with Evan Plotkin, president of NAI Plotkin; from left, Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers, jazz saxophonist and Springfield native Phil Woods, and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who presented Woods with the key to the city; Charles Neville plays with his daughter, Charmaine Neville (left), and singer/songwriter/saxophonist Grace Kelly; some of the crowd gathered at Court Square. (Photos by Ed Cohen)

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

AGAWAM

Agawam Crossing
200 Silver St.
$58,000 — Build out of existing space

Insurance Center of New England
1070 Suffield St.
$179,000 — Office expansion

Mark Difranco
838 Suffolk St.
$12,000 –— New dressing room

AMHERST

Ann C. Kenworthy
93 High Point Dr.
$210,000 — Addition for art studio

LUDLOW

Aldor Corporation
70 Kirkland Ave.
$50,000 — Addition and alterations

Chemi-Graphics
340 State St.
$32,500 – New roofing system

NORTHAMPTON

Clarke School for the Deaf
45 Round Hill Road
$60,000 – New roof

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$673,000 — Renovation of pharmacy

Matthew Olivieri
110 Pleasant St.
$158,000 — Interior fit out for tattoo parlor

Smith College
8 Paradise Road
$388,000 — Heating system renovation

PALMER

Camp Ramah of New England Inc.
39 Bennett St.
$12,000 — Temporary structures of staff housing

Francis Murphy
3129 High St.
$3,000 — Repairs to apartment and fire escape

SOUTH HADLEY

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

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$9,000 — Remodel

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$37,000 — Build a handicap accessible ramp

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$115,000 — Renovations at Dickinson

SOUTHWICK

Saltmarsh Industry
809 College Highway
$100,000 — New maintenance garage

SPRINGFIELD

90 Meat Outlet Inc.
90 Avocado St.
$17,000 — Interior renovation

Eastfield Association, LLC
1655 Boston Road
$42,000 — Interior fit out for new store

South Campus Group
140 High St.
$16,000 — Interior fit out of 912 SF for new tenant

Stop & Shop
1600 Boston Road
$10,000 — New freezer

Urstadt Biddle Properties
372 Cooley St.
$35,000 — Interior alteration

Winn Companies
321 Fernbank Road
$35,000 — New flat roof

WESTFIELD

Noble Hospital
115 West Silver St.
$69,000 — Renovate two rooms

Rosow Westfield, LLC
66 S. Broad St.
$3,500 — Construct pressure treated stairs

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Patrick Kelly
8 Chestnut St.
$20,000 — New roof

R.C. Taylor
124 Myron St.
$74,500 — Re-roof

United Bank
33 Westfield St.
$20,000 — Replace 14 windows

Real Estate Transactions

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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

449 Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John L. Perkins
Seller: Brian D. Briten
Date: 07/16/14

BERNARDSTON

49 Martindale Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Katherine Malia
Seller: Scott A. Johnson
Date: 07/14/14

DEERFIELD

38 Captain Lathrop
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $335,500
Buyer: Sarah Z. Westbrook
Seller: Charles D. Gijanto
Date: 07/22/14

26 Conway St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Remillard
Seller: Christopher D. Davenport
Date: 07/22/14

26 South Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Deborah S. Dachos
Seller: Martha J. Jenks
Date: 07/15/14

ERVING

4 Prospect Heights Lane
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Johnson RET
Seller: Laureen A. Bertrand
Date: 07/24/14

GILL

10 Lyons Hill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: David G. Cormier
Seller: Linda L. Cichanowicz
Date: 07/25/14

5 Meadow St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mark J. McKenna
Seller: Shawn P. Sevoian
Date: 07/25/14

GREENFIELD

26 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Rodney I. Martin
Seller: Charles F. Reum
Date: 07/18/14

627 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Outdoor Industries Realty
Seller: Fine & Far Off Realty LLC
Date: 07/16/14

294 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Tela
Seller: Jeffrey E. Page
Date: 07/14/14

368 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Scott D. Akers
Seller: O Ice LLC
Date: 07/25/14

493 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $398,000
Buyer: Warren E. Facey
Seller: Ronald J. Wright
Date: 07/24/14

52 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robin L. Hayden
Seller: Patricia P. Gallagher
Date: 07/25/14

2 Solon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $183,338
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Joshua P. Sonntah
Date: 07/21/14

LEVERETT

4 Cemetary Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: William J. Jackson
Seller: Diana D. Kallio
Date: 07/17/14

5 Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Jack D. Forde
Seller: Julian M. Olf
Date: 07/15/14

238 Pratt Corner Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Steven H. Stroud
Seller: H. N. Clark
Date: 07/15/14

285 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Lisa T. Brooks
Seller: Donald R. Nelson
Date: 07/25/14

MONTAGUE

128 7th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Anne R. Stevens
Seller: Damien Schwartz
Date: 07/18/14

16 Country Club Lane
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Kristin R. Henry
Seller: Norman C. Campbell
Date: 07/23/14

6 High St.
Montague, MA 01344
Amount: $167,730
Buyer: Matan Rubinstein
Seller: Lise Brosseau
Date: 07/23/14

NORTHFIELD

179-A Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $182,400
Buyer: Harold W. Pelletier
Seller: MW&MW Realty LLC
Date: 07/17/14

568-B Pine Meadow Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Amy A. Hall
Seller: Carol C. Brown
Date: 07/14/14

850 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Apple Creek Farm LLC
Seller: Sarah Westbrook
Date: 07/21/14

79 School St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Cody T. O’Brien
Seller: David G. Cormier
Date: 07/25/14

84 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Scott A. Johnson
Seller: Jason R. Besecker
Date: 07/14/14

ORANGE

60 Bartlett Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Lisa A. Kidwell
Seller: Donna A. Billiel
Date: 07/21/14

85 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $118,125
Buyer: John Dunphy
Seller: Bank of America
Date: 07/17/14

77 Intervale Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Donna A. Billiel
Seller: Nancy B. Mousley
Date: 07/21/14

58 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David J. Decker
Seller: James W. Taylor
Date: 07/18/14

SHUTESBURY

67 Cooleyville Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $502,500
Buyer: Timothy H. McNerney
Seller: James R. Lee
Date: 07/23/14

120 Cushman Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Nancy M. Dill
Seller: Mark D. Haffey
Date: 07/25/14

SUNDERLAND

8 Hemlock Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Blake J. Gorey
Seller: Henry Stankowski
Date: 07/22/14

111 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: William W. McKerchie
Seller: Jeffrey Chevalier
Date: 07/21/14

141 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Lua T. Ngo
Seller: Homes By Leblanc Inc.
Date: 07/17/14

WENDELL

73 Montague Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Beth Erviti
Seller: Fargo D. Whitman
Date: 07/15/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

71 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: P. R. Asta-Ferrero
Seller: Michael R. Lawrence
Date: 07/16/14

Burlington Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Fiore Santaniello
Seller: John R. Rose
Date: 07/21/14

94 Carr Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Marc A. Pereira
Seller: Chester P. Kasperek
Date: 07/24/14

16 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Pandolfi
Seller: Jeffrey T. Surprenant
Date: 07/22/14

29 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Casey A. Federico
Seller: Brenda Callahan
Date: 07/17/14

104 Gold St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $5,000,000
Buyer: ATS Labs Inc.
Seller: Microtest Properties LLC
Date: 07/14/14

26 Katy Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Thomas Mezzetti
Seller: Joan M. Leahy
Date: 07/18/14

14 Keller Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $251,500
Buyer: Daniel C. Bonafilia
Seller: Felicia T. Seidel
Date: 07/24/14

74 Kensington St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Barnes
Seller: Gregory E. Jerome
Date: 07/23/14

14 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: NWST LLC
Seller: Lynnette A. Williams
Date: 07/16/14

135 Robin Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Andrew J. Craven
Seller: Stephen I. Bonesteel
Date: 07/18/14

117 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Michael J. Skala
Seller: Jennifer Gold
Date: 07/14/14

BRIMFIELD

39 6th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Shawn G. Fuhrmann
Seller: Eric J. Lombardi
Date: 07/24/14

Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Raymond E. Shea
Seller: Thomas R. Gately
Date: 07/25/14

37 Saint George Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Ragion
Seller: Ronald A. Ignotz
Date: 07/25/14

64 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joseph E. McLellan
Seller: Andrew E. Shackett
Date: 07/18/14

CHICOPEE

36 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: 36 Artisan Street RT
Seller: 18 Piece Chicopee LLC
Date: 07/18/14

22 Berger St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Cristobal Malave
Seller: Jaime L. Flores
Date: 07/18/14

792 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Bielecki
Seller: Rene A. Roy
Date: 07/25/14

1149 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Wilfred E. Thibodeau
Seller: Dennis G. Champagne
Date: 07/15/14

Center St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Ritmar Realty Corp
Seller: River Shore RE Inc.
Date: 07/18/14

582 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Orange Park Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Derrymore West Realty LLC
Date: 07/25/14

466 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Eric Poirier
Seller: Zbigniew J. Federkiewicz
Date: 07/14/14

37 Grant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Elm’s College
Seller: Debra Barrett
Date: 07/15/14

79 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Paul R. Depelteau
Seller: James B. Calnan
Date: 07/14/14

140 Lonczak St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $10,658,000
Buyer: ARC Fecpema001 LLC
Seller: Westmoreland Co Inc.
Date: 07/15/14

28 Lucretia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $633,753
Buyer: Rooftop Properties Inc.
Seller: Lucretia Properties LLC
Date: 07/23/14

32 Lucretia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $633,753
Buyer: Rooftop Properties Inc.
Seller: Lucretia Properties LLC
Date: 07/23/14

735 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Bruce R. Duclos
Seller: Gerard F. Lachance
Date: 07/16/14

27 Meeting House Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Janette Rosado
Seller: Janice M. Parmelee
Date: 07/18/14

60 Montello Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Marzena Nieradko
Seller: Cynthia P. Gorman
Date: 07/25/14

153 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Ray J. Marion
Seller: Joseph D. Prince
Date: 07/23/14

101 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Fay
Seller: Linda M. Ducharme
Date: 07/21/14

114 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Gabriel Conde
Seller: Michael J. Moran
Date: 07/21/14

135 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,346
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Douglas D. Meserve
Date: 07/24/14

16 Walton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Keith W. Dahlquist
Seller: Fregeau Associates Inc.
Date: 07/18/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

215 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: David J. Proulx
Seller: Paula R. Proulx
Date: 07/14/14

24 Forest Hills Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Jody C. Schnabl
Seller: Thomas P. Proctor
Date: 07/23/14

33 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Timothy E. Friel
Seller: Sally A. Cooper
Date: 07/25/14

62 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 62 North Circle Dr. LLC
Seller: James B. Killoren
Date: 07/22/14

721 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Mot Nguyen
Seller: Elm Care Group LP
Date: 07/25/14

HAMPDEN

6 Andrew Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Julia P. O’Connor
Seller: James M. Chapdelaine
Date: 07/22/14

2 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mark J. Gentile
Seller: Philpott, Pauline M., (Estate)
Date: 07/18/14

HOLLAND

7 Bennett Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Wilhelmina F. Conerly
Seller: Dayna Penny
Date: 07/24/14

HOLYOKE

40 County Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Champagne
Seller: Craig A. Osborne
Date: 07/25/14

96 Dupuis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Birth
Seller: Lee E. Townsend
Date: 07/18/14

68 Harvard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Christian T. Gregory
Seller: Yoosun Park
Date: 07/24/14

18 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Deborah Schwartz
Seller: David R. Chaput
Date: 07/18/14

LONGMEADOW

50 Anthony Way
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Charles L. O’Brien
Seller: Hendrick C. Burt
Date: 07/18/14

8 Ardsley Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Keith A. Cunningham
Seller: Sturbridge Development
Date: 07/15/14

43 Benedict Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Marshia G. Regnier
Seller: Susan C. Green
Date: 07/25/14

69 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Quirk
Seller: Khaldoon AlDulaimy
Date: 07/14/14

134 Crescent Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Matthew W. MacDonald
Seller: Rita R. Schwartz
Date: 07/23/14

37 East Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael Capotosto
Seller: Timothy J. Quirk
Date: 07/14/14

1090 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Leslie E. Ahlen
Seller: Crook, Mary G., (Estate)
Date: 07/15/14

1134 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Benjamin J. Reardon
Seller: Andrew S. Jusko
Date: 07/17/14

35 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Rita Trolio
Seller: Kathleen E. Grady
Date: 07/25/14

29 Tecumseh Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Ryczek
Seller: Darren W. Dawson
Date: 07/21/14

LUDLOW

173 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Eric T. Stratton
Seller: Richard J. Papia
Date: 07/15/14

83 Laroche St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Reggie L. Lamothe
Seller: Laurie A. Beem
Date: 07/25/14

3 Mclean Pkwy.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicole Peritore
Seller: Antonio E. Dossantos
Date: 07/15/14

255 Pine Cone Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jose R. Morales
Seller: Pedro M. Olmos
Date: 07/18/14

MONSON

43-1/2 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jonathan B. Jablonski
Seller: Alan C. Lyons
Date: 07/16/14

PALMER

28 Arnold St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: David E. Fisher
Seller: Jose J. Goncalves
Date: 07/17/14

77 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $151,546
Buyer: John T. Meehan
Seller: Wesley Blask
Date: 07/25/14

274-A&B Gates St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: David Kachinski
Seller: Stephanie J. Peterson
Date: 07/15/14

4139 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Harold R. Gelinas
Seller: Richard W. Smola
Date: 07/25/14

RUSSELL

178 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Lori A. Rowe
Seller: Frederick J. Wojick
Date: 07/14/14

General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Anton
Seller: Waversak, James G. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 07/18/14

SPRINGFIELD

252 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Cory W. Robinson
Seller: Andrea A. Luttrell
Date: 07/18/14

179 Ashland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Brian S. Kirkpatrick
Seller: Lynn Stockley
Date: 07/25/14

1005 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,851
Buyer: JJS Capital Investment, LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Inv LLC
Date: 07/21/14

68 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Louis C. Sharp
Seller: Peter L. Sygnator
Date: 07/25/14

36 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: JJS Capital Investment LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Investment LLC
Date: 07/21/14

5 Dianna Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Jose L. Rosario
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 07/18/14

13 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Enyoc Investment Properties
Seller: RBS Citizens
Date: 07/17/14

65 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Paul J. Hebert
Seller: Michael Cyranowski
Date: 07/25/14

43 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Robin Martin
Seller: Nathan E. Conway
Date: 07/25/14

27 Flora St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lois L. Grigely
Seller: Charles J. Lepkowski
Date: 07/15/14

21 Higgins Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Maria E. Davila
Seller: Armand R. Impionbato
Date: 07/24/14

112 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kaylina Green-Ingram
Seller: Anthony D. Kowal
Date: 07/25/14

46 Ledyard St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Ysabel Espinal
Seller: Legacy Realty Associates
Date: 07/15/14

67 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Natasha I. Christy
Seller: Richard W. Barrows
Date: 07/25/14

198 Park Dr.
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gary A. Daula
Seller: Michael A. Torcia
Date: 07/18/14

1872 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Sadie A. Eaton
Date: 07/25/14

43 Pineywoods Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Eric M. Levine
Seller: Debra A. Hurd
Date: 07/21/14

31-33 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Michael A. Gardner
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 07/24/14

23 Providence St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: MassMutual Life Insurance Co.
Seller: Nilda Garcia
Date: 07/25/14

1019 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: William A. Julian
Seller: William A. Julian
Date: 07/21/14

320 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: AQSA Realty LLC
Seller: Domingo Inc.
Date: 07/22/14

52-54 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Qaiss Mohammad
Seller: Joseph Lak
Date: 07/25/14

14 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Lauren K. Pyles
Seller: Clarence T. Connors
Date: 07/17/14

27 Sylvester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Charles W. Sellers
Seller: Ali Awkal
Date: 07/18/14

15 Tanglewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Justin Isenburg
Seller: John J. Guerin
Date: 07/18/14

Union St. (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Gina G. Daniele
Date: 07/23/14

19 West Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Luis E. Agudelo
Seller: Paul J. Hebert
Date: 07/25/14

67 Wayside St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ryan A. Hess
Seller: Theodore E. Thornhill
Date: 07/25/14

14-16 Webster St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: HSB Investments LLC
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 07/21/14

SOUTHWICK

2 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James M. Murray
Seller: Michael S. Pietras
Date: 07/15/14

WALES

37 Haynes Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Harrington
Seller: Randall J. Harrington
Date: 07/25/14

115 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Dugas
Seller: Patricia A. Hempel
Date: 07/17/14

WESTFIELD

26 Bailey Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Patrick J. Corrigan
Seller: Steven W. Harmon
Date: 07/22/14

316 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael S. Bein
Seller: Heidi Quigley
Date: 07/18/14

12 College Park Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John M. Standish
Seller: Mary S. Husted
Date: 07/16/14

1224 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Lyon
Seller: John M. Standish
Date: 07/16/14

277 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Beltrandi
Seller: Russell A. Atwood
Date: 07/15/14

12 Farlaine Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Lamb
Seller: Michel P. Gaulard
Date: 07/17/14

16 Glen Ridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $234,500
Buyer: Nikolaus J. Schmitter
Seller: Andrew Vitkauskas
Date: 07/24/14

188 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Joel Bonilla
Seller: William R. Krok
Date: 07/25/14

48 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Teresa A. Beattie
Seller: Homeworks Construction Co Inc.
Date: 07/25/14

726 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Adam R. Fisher
Seller: Floyd R. Fisher
Date: 07/22/14

8 Phyllis Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Wayne D. Vangsness
Seller: Cynthia A. Williamson
Date: 07/18/14

4 Salvator Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James T. Krupienski
Seller: Robert R. Barlow
Date: 07/25/14

62 Sherwood Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Dominic E. Catellier
Seller: Debra A. Dame
Date: 07/15/14

12 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Jared M. Materas
Seller: Joshua C. Cordeira
Date: 07/15/14

WILBRAHAM

19 Chapin Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Jason P. Donovan
Seller: Cynthia A. Edwards
Date: 07/24/14

822 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Katie O’Meara
Seller: Kurt L. Brannigan
Date: 07/25/14

851 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,200
Buyer: Sima Pariseau
Seller: Rita E. Trolio
Date: 07/25/14

299 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $202,375
Buyer: Bjorn Schultz
Seller: Joseph G. Lafreniere
Date: 07/15/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

57 Angeline St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $139,952
Buyer: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Seller: Steven F. Bailey
Date: 07/22/14

76 Charles Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Leah K. Byrd
Seller: Jon Roberts
Date: 07/22/14

341 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Shirley A. Dowdall
Seller: Richard D. McCombe
Date: 07/17/14

33 Howard St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Derek M. White
Seller: Daniel C. Santos
Date: 07/24/14

413 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Becar Properties LLC
Seller: Ali B. Kitchell
Date: 07/15/14

19 Prince Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $251,400
Buyer: Pizzaman Investment Realty LLC
Seller: Jeffrey W. Duda
Date: 07/25/14

683 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David W. Holt
Seller: Eric J. Heinrich-Steward
Date: 07/25/14

74 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $115,620
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Shawna E. Afake
Date: 07/25/14

25 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Ilir Mallopolci
Seller: William A. Bellany
Date: 07/18/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1360 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Olga Gealikman
Seller: Florence C. Ricciuti RET
Date: 07/16/14

30 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: William H. Ewell
Seller: Richard T. Alpert
Date: 07/15/14

30 Harlow Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mark S. Miller
Seller: Donald S. Tetenbaum
Date: 07/17/14

21 Hop Brook Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Karen Sheingold
Seller: James A. Larimore
Date: 07/14/14

15 Jeffrey Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Wendy Stayman
Seller: Tiffany L. Johnson
Date: 07/15/14

68 Maplewood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Kevin Q. Gallagher
Seller: Sheridan FT
Date: 07/21/14

237 Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Edward H. Axtell
Seller: Silas Axtell
Date: 07/24/14

18 Moody Field Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Vera Shevzov
Seller: Janet L. Howard
Date: 07/25/14

462 Old Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sonia G. Schloemann
Seller: Shari L. Andersen-Connor
Date: 07/24/14

65 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Joonkoo Park
Seller: Katherine Glime-Lamotte
Date: 07/21/14

8 Weaver Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Parker
Seller: Sonia G. Schloemann
Date: 07/14/14

BELCHERTOWN

246 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Michael K. Guyott
Seller: Terence M. Carney
Date: 07/25/14

109 Channel Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mighty Xee
Seller: Christine M. Rodgers
Date: 07/18/14

46 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: James R. Lee
Seller: Aaron Saiewitz
Date: 07/23/14

1 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $206,575
Buyer: Ora A. Ermold
Seller: Herman, Janis, (Estate)
Date: 07/15/14

266 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Jackie D. Land
Seller: Rhonda R. Jacobs
Date: 07/24/14

195 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Ellen A. Parda
Seller: Paul R. Lussier
Date: 07/16/14

205 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $135,251
Buyer: Florence Savings Bank
Seller: Brendan J. Plante
Date: 07/16/14

6 Pease Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Nicholas F. Osbourne
Seller: Steven W. Cox
Date: 07/15/14

Shea Ave. #9
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Carriage Town Homes LLC
Seller: Shea Avenue Realty LLC
Date: 07/22/14

401 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kandace L. Carlin
Seller: Kuzmeski, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 07/25/14

12 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Pamela L. Warren
Seller: Chris Daley
Date: 07/15/14

EASTHAMPTON

8 Clark Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Mary E. Bowen
Seller: Matthew W. McGill
Date: 07/25/14

14-16 Federal St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Palitsch
Seller: Mary A. Dzialo
Date: 07/25/14

4 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jeffrey L. Fournier
Seller: Donna Ray
Date: 07/25/14

198 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Amy B. Davis
Seller: Daniel J. Crowley
Date: 07/24/14

Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Eric J. Wonderlich
Date: 07/24/14

36 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Shawn T. Korza
Seller: Chester & L. Warawka FT
Date: 07/18/14

113 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $823,878
Buyer: Bermatt Properties LP
Seller: Bernard P. Gawle
Date: 07/18/14

115 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Bermatt Properties LP
Seller: Bernard P. Gawle
Date: 07/18/14

GRANBY

13 High St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Aimee N. Brennan
Seller: New Chicopee TR
Date: 07/16/14

1 Sherwood Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Thomas D. Turkowski
Date: 07/16/14

22 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Asselin
Seller: Joanne C. Parry
Date: 07/25/14

96 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Charles W. Harris
Seller: Katherine J. Wilcox
Date: 07/23/14

HADLEY

200 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,245,000
Buyer: John W. Kinchla
Seller: Keith Rehbein
Date: 07/16/14

42 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Una Z. Reiser
Seller: Nancy E. Fernald
Date: 07/24/14

66 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Isaac Chow
Seller: John N. Copoulos
Date: 07/17/14

HATFIELD

Brook Hollow Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Szawlowski Realty Inc.
Seller: Stephen F. Bruscoe
Date: 07/17/14

71 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Joseph N. Peltier
Seller: Malcolm B. Hardy
Date: 07/24/14

Great Neponsett Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Szawlowski Realty Inc.
Seller: Stephen F. Bruscoe
Date: 07/17/14

HUNTINGTON

80 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Donn Sayre
Seller: Miriam J. Beane
Date: 07/22/14

NORTHAMPTON

11 Arlington St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $487,000
Buyer: 11 Arlington Street RT
Seller: Nira H. Elkins

27 Beattie Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Susan M. Norrie
Seller: Michael V. Tobin
Date: 07/15/14

35 Beattie Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: John M. Martine
Seller: Kimberly A. Foster
Date: 07/18/14

444 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Garrett A. Deane
Seller: Hutchins Family Partnership
Date: 07/15/14

829 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Adam M. Plumb
Seller: Siera TR
Date: 07/25/14

62 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Jian P. Zheng
Seller: John A. Andrulis
Date: 07/25/14

60 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Mark B. Hoover
Seller: William F. Dostal
Date: 07/16/14

1 Franklin Court
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $448,000
Buyer: Maria H. Rueda
Seller: Vera Shevzov
Date: 07/25/14

67 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Sarah Ketay
Seller: Kyle L. Hamer
Date: 07/24/14

22 Industrial Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Malvern Instruments Inc.
Seller: GE Healthcare Bio Science
Date: 07/25/14

103 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Seller: Hospital Hill Development LLC
Date: 07/23/14

111 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Seller: Hospital Hill Development LLC
Date: 07/23/14

116 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $507,641
Buyer: Kim G. Selden
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 07/17/14

42 Norfolk Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Jacob E. Fine
Seller: Lynn S. Hicks
Date: 07/15/14

89 Oak St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Jennifer Jachowski
Seller: David M. Plaut
Date: 07/16/14

226 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Joanne Marqusee
Seller: David T. Lyons
Date: 07/22/14

35 Revell Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Horst H. Winter
Seller: Tammy Landon
Date: 07/16/14

619 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: B&E Capital LLC
Seller: Michael Hogan
Date: 07/23/14

35 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Thomas
Seller: Laurel Crommett
Date: 07/25/14

SOUTH HADLEY

103 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David B. Henry
Seller: Aaron S. Haesaert
Date: 07/23/14

83 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ryan K. Johnson
Seller: Kathleen A. Greenwood
Date: 07/23/14

16 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Michael J. Romanko
Seller: Joan P. Cummings
Date: 07/16/14

38 Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Messier
Seller: Christopher Sandrilla
Date: 07/25/14

6 East Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $447,500
Buyer: Robert L. Whited
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 07/22/14

83 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Paul
Seller: Scott R. Levreault
Date: 07/17/14

9 Landers St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Edythe A. McGinnes
Seller: Jared Cousineau
Date: 07/15/14

Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Aaron S. Haesaert
Seller: Mary L. Pigott
Date: 07/25/14

190 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Michael F. Lenart
Seller: Beverly A. Astley
Date: 07/24/14

SOUTHAMPTON

146 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Anne M. Chaput
Seller: Daniel G. Hamel
Date: 07/18/14

12 Kingsberry Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $221,400
Buyer: Samantha E. Patrick
Seller: Charles R. Christoferson
Date: 07/17/14

Madeline Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Olde Colonial Building Co.
Seller: Connecticut River Valley
Date: 07/25/14

Nicholas Lane #8
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: James F. Boyle
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 07/25/14

Old Harvest Road #5
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: David M. Lepine
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 07/23/14

Old Harvest Road #9
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: David M. Lepine
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 07/23/14

143 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Kathryn M. Cadwgan
Seller: A&S RT
Date: 07/25/14

242 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Robert E. Williams
Seller: Amanda M. Mitchell
Date: 07/24/14

WARE

12 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scudder Bay Capital LLC
Seller: SJJC Realty Corp. LLC
Date: 07/25/14

19-21 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scudder Bay Capital LLC
Seller: SJJC Realty Corp LLC
Date: 07/25/14

44 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Christopher J. Jovak
Seller: Matawin Venture TR
Date: 07/18/14

64 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $128,500
Buyer: RRH RT
Seller: Catherine J. Boos
Date: 07/23/14

80 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Christopher Desantis
Seller: Marmor, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 07/21/14

Gilbertville Road (rear)
Amount: $399,000
Ware, MA 01082
Buyer: Maura C. McCaffrey
Seller: Harry Lomas
Date: 07/24/14

259 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Meghan M. Peddle
Seller: Elizabeth A. Rand
Date: 07/15/14

WORTHINGTON

44 Buffington Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Brenda C. Shanley
Seller: James A. Ryan
Date: 07/16/14

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Abrahamson, Donald G.
187 West St., Apt. # 1
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/20/14

Avery, Michael J.
7 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Bracci, Elaine A.
a/k/a Ora Bracci, Elaine
5 Maxine Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/30/14

Brown, James Andrew
Brown, Michelle Lyn
103 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/24/14

CandyHouse
Otto, Teresa M.
a/k/a Lyons-Otto, Teresa M.
15 Norcross Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Chey, Chansophoan
392 Paige Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Ciejka, Ronald P.
Ciejka, Mary Ann
2026 Cross St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/14

Dietz, Heather R.
56 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

DiNuovo Consulting
DiNuovo, Sara B.
17 Brown St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/14

Fernbacher, Colleen J.
a/k/a Curry, Colleen J.
95 West Ave., Apt. 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/28/14

Franklin, Dawn
27 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/14

Gaughan, John M.
7 Country View Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/30/14

Gebo, Joey A.
168 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Grimard, Suzanne
56 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Ingram, Ingrid B.
8 Navajo Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/30/14

Lafond, Scott R.
60 Helen Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/14

Lawrence, Kettie Rochelle
135 Village Park Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/17/14

Lyons, Troy M.
320 Wilbraham St., Route 20
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/14

Mazejka, Scott A.
78 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/14

McCray, Sheila Marie
a/k/a Donaghy, Sheila M.
51-G Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/14

McLaughlin, Patrick J.
405 Pittsfield Road
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/14

Medina, Ana M
a/k/a Medina-Faxas, Ana M.
30 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/17/14

Merk, Marina
231 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Minney, Amy B.
a/k/a Bellerive, Amy B.
343 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/14

Mitchell, Gregory Allen
67 Summit Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Morin, Janice J.
P.O. Box 63
Chicopee, MA 01021
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Mossetty, Elsie
67 Summit Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

O’Connor, Keirn M.
85 Orchard St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/14

O’Neil, Judith A.
87 East Road
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Parker, Bernadette M.
36B Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Parkman, Nicole L.
174 Adams Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/14

Patsera, Dmitriy A.
7 Mansion Woods, Unit 7H
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/24/14

Petrowicz, James E.
143 Pleasant St. #7
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Piscioneri, Anthony T.
56 North Summer St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/17/14

Pretlow, Eugene Leonardo
Pretlow, Yvonne
50 Sanderson St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/30/14

Quill, David H.
Quill, Susan E.
15 Northview Terrace
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/14

Ring, David M.
Cooley, Nicole E.
126 Union St., Unit 12
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Rodriguez, Madeline I.
211 Fernbank Road #9
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/14

Salemi, Michael J.
232 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Saltmarsh, Lee F.
Ortiz Saltmarsh, Michelle L.
278 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Sedelow, Daniel L.
78 McKinley Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Soto, Jose R.
a/k/a Soto, Joseph
127 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/14

Szafranski, Sheila M.
37C Benoit Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/30/14

Tirrell, Jon Scott
9 Taft Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/14

Warner, Kimberly A.
13 Wells Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/14

Webster, Eric W.
18 Armory St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/29/14

West, Robin Lee
West, Linda Lee
112 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/14

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

HOLYOKE

Dominos Pizza
1534 Dwight St.
Chris MacPherson

Dream Décor Inc.
369 High St.
Abdul S. Chaudhry

Highland Non-stop Cuts
1375 Dwight St.
Carlos Fonseca

Holyoke Pizza
213 South St.
Hasan Kuruca

Mastercuts
50 Holyoke St.
Alison Pearce

LUDLOW

Chameleon Painting
58 Chapin Circle
Brian Foster

Cluett’s
433 Center St.
Mark Swett

Fancy Nails
207 Winsor St.
Minh Dang

NORTHAMPTON

Dependable Drywall Inc.
98 Birchwood Dr.
Lukas Rosou

Fairfield Inn & Suites
115 Conz St.
Mansour Ghalibaf

Fore
122 State St.
Matthew Bader

Juneberry Bags
181 Main St.
Natalie Goodale

Matusko Fire Protection
972 Park Hill Road
David Matusko

Milltown Productions
120 Williams St.
Zachary MacDonald

PALMER

Acropolis Pizza
1240 Park St.
Dimitrios Athanasiadis

American Independent
15 Knox St.
Scott Ingleman

ANC Building Construction, LLC
9 Harvey St.
Jocelyne Bolduc

Budget Blinds
80 Laurel Road
Robert Poulin

Depot Auto Sales Inc.
1221 Thorndike St.
Edward Wurszt

Gil’s Gum & Racquet Health Club
159 Wilbraham St.
Glen Gilmore

Kszepka Insurance
2376 Main St.
Paul Kszepka

Lamb Contracting
1430 Park St.
Stanley Lamb

The Private Practice Consultant
63 Belanger St.
Jason Brooks

SOUTHWICK

Crossover Fitness, LLC
208 College Highway
Nathania Consolini

Mark’s Welding
15 Fred Jackson Road
Mark Muniak

SPRINGFIELD

JM HVAC Solutions
112 Wallace St.
Javier Martinez

Jessie’s
70 Massasoit St.
Efrain Vazques

K Cookies
58 Eckington St.
Narelle Thomas

Kumasi African Market
159 Boston Road
Ernestina Kumah-Num

Love Lee Virgin Hair
95 Johnson St.
Larry J. Lee

Media Group International
26 Hanson Dr.
Vadim Vatnikov

Mike’s Boutique
112 State St.
Marsha Simpson

Mirels Beads
125 Greene St.
Aida L. DeJesus

Miss Teen Horizonte Massa
24 Warriner Ave.
Maria R. Lozada

Mitchell Landscaping
81 Cambridge St.
Brian Mitchell

Northstar Landscaping
89 Guion St.
Despina A. Costa

Oldies from the Estate
45 Parker St.
William D. Wallace

Panda House
1675 Main St.
Yong H. Chen

Phat Dat Seafood
103 Euclid Ave.
Phat Tran

Quality Cleaning Services
141 Wollaston St.
Yesenia Rodriguez

S & B Distributor
503 Newbury St.
Santiago Rondon

Salome Fashion
2662 Main St.
Luz Flores

Santiago & Sanchez Rent
9 Massasoit Place
Angel M. Santiago

Showcase Barbershop
701 Sumner Ave.
Esteban Vazquez

The Best Deals
318 Bay St.
Jesus Ortiz

The Lioness Group
396 Canon Circle
Natasha Z. Clark

Turn of the Century
30 Maplewood Terrace
Matthew Forte

Tuttis Desserts
1003 St. James Ave.
Madeleine Loyola

Upper Room Films
100 Whittier St.
Samuel Bradley

Wingate at Springfield
215 Bicentennial Highway
SRC Springfield Inc.

XClusive Auto Club
306 Liberty St.
Jamie Lopez

WESTFIELD

Psychic Bridges
56 Ridgecrest Circle
David Moquin

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bourque Real Estate
1233 Westfield St.
Bourque Group Inc.

Frank’s Auto Repair
25 Sumner St.
A.F. Demaio

J & V Painting
697 Elm St.
Vanessa Horsman

Luxe Consignment
85 George St.
Natalia Dumanetskaya

Quality Construction
85 Benedict St.
Jerzy Cebula

Spices of Asia
3 Central St.
Toralben Patel

Incorporations

By
Departments Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Adams Police Association Inc., 4 School St., Adams, MA 01220. Joshua Baker, same. To receive gifts, contributions, and grants for money or property from individuals, private organizations, public sources and any agency of the town of Adams, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to apply, pay over, or disburse those gifts, contributions and grants or their proceeds for the benefit of the people residing in the town of Adams, with this objective to be furthered by funding, assisting, or undertaking programs and activities designed to strengthen the services, organization, performance, competence, and professionalism of the police department of the town of Adams (the “police department”) and its officers and members.
 
AMHERST

Cross the Waters Institute for Cultural Exchange Inc., 33 Kellogg Ave., #2, Amherst, MA 01002. Ingrid Claudia Askew, same.
 
CHICOPEE

A Child’s Potential Inc., 47 Royal St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Gabrielle Morgan, same. Education for families, professionals, and the public on increasing social, play, and communication skills for children on the autism spectrum. The focus will be to help all families, but especially those who may have more limited resources, develop strategies to help their children become more active participants in family and community life.
 
AGS Floors Inc., 49 Dakota Dr., Chicopee, MA 01013. Nikita Zhuk, same. Flooring sales and installation.
 
EAST LONGMEADOW

CrossFit Iron Will Inc., 288 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. David Heath Speckman, same. Exercise and physical training programs and services.
 
HOLYOKE

A 3 Petroleum Corp. USA, 636 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01085. Adeeba Abdul Rehman, 14 Arnold St., Westfield, MA 01085. Gas station and convenience store
 
B.O.S.S. Prostaffing Inc., 3 Valley Mill Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Tyler Fernandez, 24 Kenmore Dr., Bloomfield, CT 06002. Business of recruiting and staffing of personnel for employment on both a temporary and permanent basis, and shall engage in other business activities lawfully conducted by a corporation in Massachusetts.
 
Brick Stone Tavern Inc., 330 Whitney Ave., Suite 440 Holyoke, MA 01040. William Cunningham Sr., 71 Exeter Ave., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Restaurant.
 
ES Pleasant Street Car Wash Inc., 47 Jackson St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Eric Suher, 28 Jefferson St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Car wash.
 
LUDLOW

Bocage Inc., 247 Cady St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Arlindo R. Alves, 247 Cady St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Bar.
 
CLF Holdings Inc., 30 River St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Carlos Figueiredo, same. Distribution of bakery products.
 
PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Electric Transmission Consulting Corp., 47 Greenings Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. George Gela, same. Consulting services.
 
Big City Trails Inc., 10 Wendell Ave., Ext. Suite One, 2nd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Franklin Pena, 626 Mercer St., Albany, N.Y. 12208. Transportation of passengers in a motor coach.
 
Center for Chiropractic Care Inc., 510 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christian Loidice, 126 Mountain View Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Chiropractic services.
 
SPRINGFIELD

Bowles Realty Inc., 281 State St., Springfield, MA 01103. Stephen Reilly Jr., same. Real estate sales.
 
Dunn-Wright Recovery Network Inc., 151 Prouty St., Springfield, MA 01119. Luz Mejia, same. Recover assets for creditors.
 
THREE RIVERS

EMC Masonry Inc., 19 Bourne St., Three Rivers, MA 01080. Eric Przybycien, same. Masonry and construction services.
 
WEST SPRINGFIELD

A & E Transporation Inc., 76 Ashley St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Elshad Hasanzade, same.
 
WESTFIELD

And Inc., 4 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Mubeen Ishtiaq, 25 New Ludlow Road, Chicopee, MA 01020.
 
Davenport Flooring & Remodeling Inc., 97 Fairfield Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Michael Davenport, same. Flooring installation and home remodeling.
 
EFE & Omercan Inc., 57 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Nurcan Cayan, same. Pizza restaurant.

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Ludlow Riverwalk Moves Forward
LUDLOW — The Westmass Area Development Corp. has announced that it is seeking bids for phase one of the Riverwalk project, part of the approved Ludlow Mills Preservation and Redevelopment Master Plan, and has advertised for bids from contractors. Bids will be opened on Aug. 21, with construction expected to begin in the fall. The Riverwalk is one of the early commitments that Westmass made to the town of Ludlow and its residents, and is being funded through a partnership between HealthSouth and Westmass. The Riverwalk will offer public space for foot traffic and passive recreation, opening up the Chicopee River to Ludlow Mills businesses and residents of Ludlow. This phase of the project will start near Center Street, just east of the town common, run along the river toward the new HealthSouth Hospital, and then return through the proposed future park and reconnect with the recently installed municipal sidewalk system on State Street. This initial phase of construction is expected to cost more than $500,000. “The solicitation of bids to construct the Ludlow Mills Riverwalk represents another important development as the project begins to realize its potential as a significant mixed-use economic resource for Ludlow and for all of Western Mass.,” said Kenn Delude, president and CEO of Westmass. He noted that the Ludlow Mills project would not have been possible without the support of the Western Mass. legislative delegation, particularly the efforts of state Rep. Tom Petrolati and state Sen. Gail Candaras. Together, the proposed Riverwalk and future public park will cover approximately 52 acres, or roughly one-third of the Ludlow Mills project site. Westmass intends to convey that entire area to the town so that it will remain in public use. These open spaces and recreational areas are intended to integrate the Ludlow Mills project into the neighborhood and community, said Delude, and also support the many existing and new businesses that are attracted by the vibrancy of the Ludlow Mills. Redevelopment of the Ludlow Mills complex over the next 15 to 20 years will create and retain more than 2,000 jobs and stimulate up to $300 million in private investment, he said, adding that the initiative is a mixed-use project with a primary focus on commercial and industrial development.

Business Confidence Index Climbs in July
BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index showed further strength in July, adding 2.5 points to 56.2. “Business confidence in Massachusetts, after sliding into the neutral range for more than a year, has climbed back to within a point of its post-recession high of 57.1 in April 2012,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. The index was up 3.7 points compared to July 2013. Last year, Torto noted, uncertainty arising from political deadlock in Washington and the threat of financial crisis in Europe, plus fiscal drag from tax increases and unsteady economic growth in the U.S. and globally, held down confidence. “However, this year, we have seen rising business confidence and, not coincidentally, more robust job creation,” he went on. “The biggest year-to-year gainers among our sub-indices are those tracking general business conditions in the state and nation, which appears to reflect a growing sense among employers that they are operating in something like a normal economy.” AIM’s Business Confidence Index has been issued monthly since July 1991 under the oversight of the Board of Economic Advisors. Presented on a 100-point scale on which 50 is neutral, its historical high was 68.5, attained in 1997 and 1998; its all-time low was 33.3 in February 2009. All but one of the sub-indices based on selected questions or respondent characteristics were up from June to July, and all were above their levels of a year before. The Current Index, tracking employers’ assessment of existing business conditions, added three points from June to 55.8, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for the next six months, rose two points to 56.6. “Since its stumble in the first quarter, the economy has rebounded well, and employment has been trending up,” remarked BEA member Michael Tyler, chief investment officer at Eastern Bank Wealth Management. “It is gratifying to see more people returning to the workforce and finding jobs. If this trend continues to gain momentum, the Federal Reserve will need to rein in overly optimistic expectations by raising interest rates sometime next year.” The U.S. Index of business conditions prevailing nationally rose 3.7 points in July to 51.9, and the Massachusetts Index of conditions within the Commonwealth gained 4.9 to 55.8. Compared to last July, these sub-indices were up 5.9 and 6.4, respectively. “The state indicator is higher and has risen more, but was at this level as recently as April 2012,” said Tyler. “The U.S. Index, by contrast, has not been this high since August 2007, or above 50 since October 2007, before the recession. The national economy faced something of a stress test in the first quarter of this year, and passed it.” The Company Index, which measures survey respondents’ overall confidence in the situations of their own operations, rose 1.5 points in July to 58.0. The Employment Index added 1.4 points to 56.0, and the Sales Index edged up three-tenths to 57.9. Each was up between two and three points on the year. “Many Massachusetts employers added staff in the first half of the year, with additions outweighing reductions by almost three to one (34% to 12%), and expectations for the next six months are similar,” said Sara Johnson, senior research director of Global Economics at IHS Global Insight, a BEA member. “Greater confidence in the stability of the economy is at last making employers more willing to hire.” Confidence was up in July among manufacturers (+5.1 to 56.6) and off slightly among other employers (-0.8 to 56.0). There was a similar small difference in confidence levels between employers outside Greater Boston (56.6, +3.8) and those within the metropolitan area (56.0, +1.8). Large employers were somewhat more confident than small ones, but all size groupings were on the positive side. “We have been seeing greater consistency in our survey responses across sector, geography, and size for several months, and that continued in July,” Johnson noted. “In Massachusetts, as in the country as a whole, some regions and industries came back from the recession much more quickly than others, but as time goes on, the differences are evening out, or at least becoming less stark.”

Attorney General Files Suit Against Evan Dobelle
WESTFIELD — Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a lawsuit against former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle on Thursday, alleging that he improperly spent nearly $100,000 in university resources on personal expenses. Filed in Suffolk Superior Court, the suit alleges that Dobelle, who resigned his position in November 2013 amid searing controversy about his lavish spending, filed false reports to Westfield State to justify $59,000 in personal expenses and $39,000 in personal travel. The suit said Dobelle claimed to be attending conferences, raising money, or doing other university business when he was primarily there on personal business. “We allege the former president of the university blatently misued public funds for trips that were nothing but week-long vacations with family and friends,” said Coakley in a statement. “This pattern of inappropriate spending of state funds is unacceptable, as leaders of public schools should be enforcing their policies instead of knowingly violating them for their own personal benefit.”

State Labor Secretary Visits Tech Foundry
SPRINGFIELD — Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rachel Kaprielian recently sat in on the first class of students at Tech Foundry, a new workforce-development program that will recruit, train, and place urban high-school students, unemployed college graduates, and veterans in jobs within the high-tech industry in the Pioneer Valley. Tech Foundry is just one of a number of organizations participating in the Commonwealth’s YouthWorks program, which subsidized jobs and training for more than 4,800 at-risk teens and young adults in 31 communities this summer. “This is the kind of innovative use of YouthWorks funding that the Patrick Administration would like to see replicated across the state,” said Kaprielian. “Tech Foundry partnered with the Hampden Regional Employment Board (REB) and New England Farm Workers’ Council, which operates the YouthWorks program in Springfield, to introduce these students to in-demand careers and fill the shortage of computer-science professionals in Western Mass.” Kaprielian shadowed 17-year-old Arian Richardson, one of 22 students in the inaugural class who is taking classes and earning ‘badges’ in hard and soft skills to set them up for entry-level jobs in the tech industry. The high-school students are learning how to dress professionally and interview, as well as basic computer science like scripting and network management. In between classes, the students intern at local tech firms. “I know that successful business leaders have to know much more about technology than ever before to be competitive in their industry,” said Richardson. “I want to learn technology so that I can be a better leader down the road.” Added Delcie Bean, president of Tech Foundry and owner of Paragus Strategic IT, “we believe our approach to badge-based learning combined with a curriculum that is 100% driven by regional employers is a unique model that is not only going to someday make Springfield a large employer of IT talent in the country, but also serve as a model for other industries. We are incredibly grateful to have such a great relationship with the REB and Farm Workers’ Council.” David Cruise, executive director of the Hampden Regional Employment Board, noted that “Tech Foundry represents an innovative opportunity for students to experience a summer of work and learning that exposes them to educational and career pathways in a high-demand industry. The REB is excited about this partnership with Tech Foundry and looks forward to expanding its partnership going forward.”

Patrick Signs Bill to Stimulate Growth
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed H.4377, “An Act to Promote Economic Growth in the Commonwealth,” building on his administration’s economic-development strategy of investing in education, innovation, and infrastructure. The economic-development package provides new tools and training to ensure the Massachusetts workforce meets the needs of employers, invests in Gateway Cities to promote development across the entire state, and provides incentives to create jobs and stimulate the economy. Patrick also refiled legislation that limits the use of non-compete agreements and adopts the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to ensure that government acts to retain talented entrepreneurs, supports individual career growth, and encourages the development of new, innovative businesses to drive future economic growth. The legislation also includes a provision to give local governments across Massachusetts control over the number of liquor licenses in their jurisdiction. Placing the authority to approve liquor licenses in the hands of municipal officials will allow local communities to make responsible decisions regarding their economic development and growth, helping to free the Legislature from time-consuming local issues. “In important ways, this legislation improves existing tools and provides a few new ones to continue our strong job growth, and I thank the Legislature for being so responsive,” said Patrick. “At the same time, we have unfinished business, so I am filing further legislation today to give innovators and municipalities all the tools they need to grow jobs and opportunity.” The act bolsters the economic revitalization of the Commonwealth’s Gateway Cities with $15 million for the Gateway Cities Transformative Development Fund and encourages the reuse of brownfields in economically distressed areas of Massachusetts with $10 million in funding. “This legislation makes many targeted investments in our emerging industries, like big data and advanced manufacturing, that are necessary to create a competitive environment here in Massachusetts and grow our status as a leader in the world economy,” said Senate President Therese Murray. “By capitalizing on our state’s existing and developing industries, as well as investing in a strong, educated workforce, we are outlining a path to success for our residents and promoting economic development throughout the entire Commonwealth.” Added House Speaker Robert DeLeo, “this comprehensive bill will help ensure that residents, businesses, and communities are able to compete and excel in a dynamic economy. We’ve made substantial gains in strengthening our economy and must now focus on broadening the circle of prosperity beyond Greater Boston to all regions of the Commonwealth. This bill does just that while preparing future leaders through provisions like MassCAN, a computer-science-education partnership, and the Talent Pipeline Initiative.” In the area of workforce development and training, the act includes $12 million for the Middle Skills Job Training Grant Fund to support advanced manufacturing, mechanical and technical skills at vocational-technical schools, and community colleges. Also, the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund will receive $1.5 million to prepare Massachuse tts residents for new jobs in high-demand occupations, helping close the middle-skills gap and creating a seamless pathway to employment. The economic-development legislation also includes a number of initiatives to expand the Commonwealth’s world-class innovation economy, including $2 million for a Big Data Innovation and Workforce Fund to promote the use of big data, open data, and analytics, and $2 million for the Innovation Institute Fund at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. The legislation also creates a $1 million talent-pipeline program that will provide matching grants aimed at increasing technology and innovation internships, and another $1 million for a startup mentoring program to connect early-stage entrepreneurs, technology startups, and small business with experienced business enterprises and capital financing.

Berkshire Museum Wins Energy-incentive Grants
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Museum has been awarded energy-incentive grants totaling $83,600 from Berkshire Gas and Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) in partial funding for a project to incorporate energy-efficiency measures into the museum’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) building systems. Berkshire Gas awarded $50,000, and WMECo provided $33,600 for an innovative solution to control humidity, which is necessary to protect the museum’s collections of art, historical objects, and natural specimens. The design innovation recycles the heat byproduct from a new high-efficiency chiller, thereby saving energy while providing humidity control. The HVAC improvements were implemented over the past year as part of the museum’s 21st Century Energy project, which included changes to the building envelope and lighting systems, also with the aim of reducing energy consumption. An engineering study determined that the museum will reduce both electricity and gas use for an annual savings of $60,000 at current prices. Lead funding for the museum’s 21st Century Energy project was provided by a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory in September 2012. “We are thrilled to have contributed in this way to the important mission of the Berkshire Museum,” said Berkshire Gas President Karen Zink. “Innovative energy-management technologies and practices will allow visitors to experience the treasures of the past and present well into the future.” Berkshire Museum Executive Director Van Shields said that “the representatives from WMECo and Berkshire Gas played a critical role in helping us sort through different approaches to control temperature and humidity, while improving energy conservation. Having their expertise on the design team from the very beginning helped us create the innovative solution to meet our needs. We are very grateful to our energy providers for their proactive participation in helping design systems to conserve energy, and for the grants that helped us implement our plans.” Located at 39 South St. in downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $13 for adults, $6 for children, and free for members and children age 3 and under. For more information, visit www.berkshiremuseum.org or call (413) 443-7171.

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Baystate Wins Approval for Three Determination-of-need Requests
BOSTON — The Mass. Public Health Council approved three determination-of-need (DON) requests to support Baystate Health’s efforts to modernize its facilities and improve access to, and quality and value of, healthcare for patients in Western Mass. The approved requests relate to the transfer of ownership of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers to Baystate Health from UMass Memorial Health Care of Worcester; construction of new operating rooms at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to replace aging facilities; and construction of a new inpatient pharmacy in shell space in the MassMutual Wing at Baystate Medical Center. “We’re very pleased to receive the approval of the Public Health Council for three initiatives that we expect to have a major positive impact on quality, access, and affordability of healthcare in Western Mass., and on our ability to continue to provide outstanding, high-value care for our patients close to where they live,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. With the council’s approval in place, the transfer of ownership of Wing, announced prospectively in December 2013, is now expected to be complete in September. Wing will become an affiliate of Baystate Health, and its approximately 800 employees will join Baystate. Baystate officials expect that Wing’s proximity to Baystate’s Western Mass. network will mean improved access to doctors, cost savings, better coordination of care, and better alignment with local public-health efforts for patients in the Palmer/Quaboag region. Wing and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware will operate in close coordination with each other and with other local healthcare providers, and patients’ current options for choosing providers will not be affected. The Surgery Modernization Project at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) in Greenfield addresses a need for contemporary facilities to replace the current ORs built in 1974, which will be renovated to relocate endoscopy services. The project, expected to begin this fall, will allow Franklin County and North Quabbin area residents to receive more healthcare services close to home, while also aiding in Baystate’s efforts to recruit additional physicians to the region. Moving the inpatient pharmacy at Baystate Medical Center (BMC) enables pharmacists to meet patients’ growing needs in a state-of-the-art, safe, and secure facility in the newest wing of the Springfield teaching and research hospital. The BFMC and BMC projects come with new community-benefit contributions from Baystate Health. BFMC’s Surgery Modernization Project will generate $228,921 per year for five years for community health-improvement projects in the Franklin County/North Quabbin region. The pharmacy at BMC comes with a community-benefit contribution of $342,146, which brings the total community benefit under the entire determination of need for the expansion of Baystate Medical Center to $13,144,765. Baystate’s Health’s community-benefit work at all of its hospitals is conducted in partnership with a wide array of community stakeholders to achieve the most inclusive process and effective outcomes possible.

Freedom Credit Union Announces $2.2 Million Springfield Expansion
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union (FCU) President and CEO Barry Crosby announced a $2.2 million expansion of the company’s Springfield headquarters on Tuesday. Freedom will expand its facilities at 1976 Main St. to a building at 77 Boylston St., directly behind Freedom. Crosby said the company plans to relocate 26 Springfield employees to that location, along with 16 employees from Feeding Hills, and hire an additional 13 employees to staff the new building. FCU has had a presence in downtown Springfield since 1922, when it was known as the Western Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union. Renovations of the Bolyston Street property, most recently home to Hampden County Physician Associates, are expected to be completed next January or February.

United Financial Shareholders Approve Executive Compensation
GLASTONBURY — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced that an overwhelming majority of its shareholders voted in favor of key proposals presented at its 2014 annual meeting held on Aug. 5, including the executive compensation plan and the re-election of three key United Financial Board members. The proposal to ratify its executive-compensation plan, or say-on-pay, received 93% of the vote by shareholders. The company’s executive-compensation plan is market-based, tied to performance and aligned with shareholders’ interests. They also voted overwhelmingly (94%) to re-elect three members of the board of directors to four-year terms: William Crawford IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank; Michael Crowley; and Raymond Lefurge Jr., vice chairman of the board. Since the proposals required only 50% of shares outstanding to vote in favor of the proposals to pass, both vote counts underscored the tremendous support shareholders have in the company, its leadership team, and bank employees. In addition to executive compensation and re-election of board members, a proposal to approve the appointment of Wolf & Co., P.C. as United’s independent auditor received 98% shareholder approval.

Gleason Johndrow Landscaping Makes Top 100 List for Snow Removal
NORTHAMPTON — Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, a Northampton-based snow-removal and landscaping contractor, has landed a spot among the top 100 snow-removal contractors nationwide as determined by SNOW magazine, an industry publication that bestows this honor every summer based on the previous year’s revenues. Mike Zawacki, editor of SNOW, views the list as “a reflection of those contractors’ operational excellence.” “We’re thrilled to be included,” said Tony Gleason, a partner in Gleason Johndrow. “We pride ourselves each and every year on logistical process and customer satisfaction. We’re very honored and grateful to be numbered among the best contractors in the country by our peers.” SNOW has been compiling this list (to be released in an article in September’s issue) for the past 10 years and focuses on revenues and operations for contractors submitting their yearly revenues. “It’s a pleasure to see contractors on this list keep growing. It’s a testament to their continued focus on improving their operation every year,” said Zawacki, adding that “2013 was a good year for snow. It was tougher to get on this list this year because so many contractors had a great year.” Gleason and Dave Johndrow have been providing landscaping and snow-removal services since 2002, with commercial and residential clients throughout Western Mass. and Northern Conn.

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Education Alone Won’t Save the Economy

By ROBERT KUTTNER

Our economy is now five years into an economic recovery, yet the wages of most Americans are flat. For the entire period between 1979 and 2013, median worker wages rose by just 7.9% while the economy’s growth and productivity rose 64.9%. The top 1% has made off with nearly all of the economy’s gains since 2000.

Is there nothing that can be done to improve this picture? To hear a lot of economists tell the story, the remedy is mostly education. It’s true that better-educated people command higher earnings. But it’s also the case that the relative premium paid to college graduates has been declining in recent years. If everyone in America got a doctorate, the job market would not be transformed. Mainly, we’d have a lot of frustrated, overeducated people.

The current period of widening inequality, after all, is one during which more and more Americans have been going to college. Conversely, the era of broadly distributed prosperity in the three decades after World War II was a time when many in the blue-collar middle class hadn’t graduated from high school.

I’m not disparaging education — it’s good for both the economy and the society to have a well-educated population. But the sources of equality and prosperity mainly lie elsewhere.

Three big things have changed in recent years that better explain why this recovery is accompanied by flat wages.

First, the financial collapse is still exerting a drag on the economy. Until the crash of 2008, ordinary families whose incomes had not kept pace with the cost of living had been borrowing to sustain their consumption. Americans ran up credit-card debts, borrowed to attend college, and above all borrowed against their homes. All of that camouflaged stagnant earnings. But the crash ended the borrowing binge. Without increasing debt (which is the wrong remedy), household purchasing power is too low to stimulate a strong recovery.

Second, corporate America got increasingly into the habit of hiring people on a temporary, part time, or contracted-out basis. Traditional payroll jobs became harder to come by. A small fraction of Americans turned this new insecurity into a plus, becoming entrepreneurs. But for every successful Internet startup and every truly joyous freelancer, there are dozens of people for whom working as a ‘consultant’ is nothing but disguised unemployment.

Third, the sources of labor bargaining, including strong federal labor-market regulation and trade unionism power, have been weakened. In their absence, corporations and investors are able to capture the lion’s share of the economy’s productivity growth.

So, are we just stuck? Do the characteristics of the new economy simply doom us to flat incomes for most people and stratospheric gains for the few? Actually, several things could be done to restore a better distribution of the economy’s productivity growth. But most of them are outside mainstream political debate.

A good historic parallel is the burst of deferred growth that came with World War II. In 1940, unemployment topped 13%, and many economists argued that technology had displaced so many human workers that this was the best the economy could do. But by 1942, unemployment had vanished.

In the intervening two years, workers did not suddenly become smarter, better educated, or more diligent. Rather, the government borrowed money and taxed the wealthy in order to massively invest in fighting World War II. The war, in turn, became the greatest accidental economic stimulus program ever. As a side effect, wartime spending produced scientific breakthroughs and technological gains as well as more purchasing power.

Today, we don’t need another war. But we do need major investment in decaying public infrastructure and in transition to a green, sustainable economy.

The wartime economy propelled America into the post-war boom and laid the groundwork for the post-war middle class. After the war, we doubled down with social investments such as the GI Bill and major infrastructure projects, as well as minimum-wage regulation.

We could do it again. All that stand in our way are a lot of bad economics and a consensus of the elites that cutting deficits and rewarding speculators take precedence over rebuilding the country. The obstacles to restoring prosperity are not economic. They are political.

Robert Kuttner is co-editor of the American Prospect and professor of Social Policy at Brandeis University.

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The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) has named Elizabeth Barajas-Román the foundation’s new CEO. Barajas-Román has been a leader in progressive movements, including advocating at the national level for the health and rights of immigrant women and their families. Most recently, she was a manager at the Pew Charitable Trusts, where she directed a portfolio of partners that campaigned for state and federal policy change to improve government performance on issues that impact children’s health. Barajas-Román brings a background in impactful philanthropy, data-driven strategy design, fund-raising through philanthropic partnerships, and creating coalitions and mobilizing partners. “We are very excited to have Elizabeth as the new head of the Women’s Fund,” said Michelle Theroux, chair of the WFWM board of directors. “Her experience, nationally as well as locally, provides a unique perspective for the fund as we continue to grow and bring attention to the issues surrounding women, girls, and our community.” Previously, as the director of policy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), Barajas-Román directed the organization’s Washington, D.C.-based office, where she was instrumental in expanding the visibility of NLIRH on the national stage. Barajas-Román was frequently invited to be a voice in national policy discussions in the media, at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in target states. In addition, Barajas-Román’s leadership has been recognized by several national fellowships, including the Center for Progressive Leadership Executive Fellowship, the Rockwood Leadership Institute, and an appointment to the American Public Health Assoc. Committee on Women’s Rights. “I’m thrilled to be leading this dynamic public foundation at such an important time,” said Barajas-Román. “Women are at the center of every issue impacting families today: healthcare, equal pay and economic security, safety and freedom from violence. A Women’s Fund is able to highlight these issues, aggregate resources, and collaborate with existing community organizations to develop impactful, sustainable solutions.” Barajas-Román’s background also includes positions as a journalist, researcher, and director of policy and operations at a primary-care clinic for uninsured youth in Boston. She is a certified project-management professional, is a graduate of Oberlin College, and received her master’s degree in international policy from Harvard University.

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts announced the selection of Kim Goulette as the new Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Chapter. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration, she succeeds Rick Lee, who retired on Aug. 6 after 30 years of service to the Red Cross. Goulette began her new role on Aug. 4. “I am thrilled to welcome Kim to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts,” said Ralph Boyd, Red Cross of Massachusetts CEO. “Kim is a successful administrator with a strong skill set in growth management, and I am confident that her steady leadership and excitement for the work of the Red Cross will effect a seamless transition and guarantee the continued success of the Pioneer Valley Chapter in delivering essential services to the community.” In her new position, Goulette will provide leadership to the local volunteers and paid employees who serve the residents of the Pioneer Valley with life-saving programs and services. “I’m honored to be selected for this key role with an amazing organization,” she said. “I look forward to working with the dedicated volunteers, employees, board members, community partners, and donors to strengthen our communities and help people in need.” Goulette most recently served as executive director of Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry Inc. in Chicopee, where she managed day-to-day operations and worked with board members and committees to raise funds to support the work of the organization. Previously, she served as director of Employment and Community Based Day Services at Aditus in East Longmeadow, as well as regional director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. Goulette earned her bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire and serves as a Chicopee Rotarian, a member of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and a board member and services committee chair at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Jeffrey LaValley was recently appointed Community Outreach Manager at Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. LaValley’s primary responsibility is the development and execution of strategies to increase awareness and financial support of the affiliate’s mission. LaValley will play a pivotal role in implanting the organization’s capacity-building efforts, specifically the 30 in 3 campaign, the affiliate’s vision to serve 30 families in three years. He also will oversee Habitat’s annual resource-development plan, including outreach efforts to foster a positive identity for the affiliate in the community. Most recently, LaValley served as executive director and director of sales and marketing for Shaker Farm Farms Country Club in Westfield. Previously, he served as associate director of donor relations for Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield. Prior to that, he was the community-development coordinator at Noble Hospital in Westfield and director of alumni and parent relations at Keene State College in New Hampshire. LaValley received a bachelor’s degree in journalism/public affairs and a master of education in curriculum and instruction from Keene State College. He also earned a certificate in fund-raising from UMass Amherst.

Fallon Health, a nationally recognized healthcare-services organization, announced the appointment of B. John “Jack” Dill to its board of directors. Dill is President and CEO of Colebrook Realty Services Inc., a privately owned, full-service commercial real-estate firm headquartered in Springfield. Dill oversees commercial real-estate development, management, finance, brokerage, and consulting. Prior to this role, Dill was executive vice president of SIS Bancorp and SIS Bank (now TD Bank). Dill holds a Counselors of Real Estate designation and is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He is a founding director of the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. (MHIC), a nonprofit equity investor/financer of affordable housing, among other services. To date, MHIC has placed in excess of $1 billion in qualified developments. Dill is currently chairman of the Board of Springfield School Volunteers Inc., a member of Springfield Business Leaders for Education, and director of the Springfield Education Fund. Additionally, he is the current campaign chair of WFCR New England Public Radio’s 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Dill has held leadership roles on the boards of many organizations, including Baystate Health System and Baystate Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, Counselors of Real Estate, Western Mass. Life Care Corp., WGBY public television, and American International College. An alumnus of Williams College, Dill pursued a P.M.D. at Harvard Business School and attended the School of Mortgage Banking at Northwestern University.

New England Promotional Marketing announced that former abc40 anchor Maggie Pereiras has joined its team. She will be contributing to the NEPM sales force and creating a cohesive social-media platform for the company while highlighting the success of its clients. Pereiras acquired her bachelor’s degree in communications with honors from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. after graduating from Minnechaug Regional High School. She began her professional career as an editor for Avon Products Inc. and then Victoria’s Secret, both in New York City. Upon returning to Western Mass., she began working as an account executive for WGGB Channel 40/Fox 6. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned from advertising sales and became the host, executive producer, and editor for abc40’s local lifestyle program, SimplyLiving. The program allowed her to sharpen her creativity and build lasting relationships with many businesses throughout the area. Once SimplyLiving had run its course, she transitioned again to become a reporter and anchor for abc40’s news team. Pereiras has a strong background in creative marketing and social media.

Brian Kane, a professor and researcher at UMass Amherst, is this year’s co-recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA’s) prestigious Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Education. The award honors ISA members for enhancing the quality and professionalism of arboriculture through education. Kane is the Mass. Arborists Assoc. professor of Commercial Arboriculture at UMass Amherst. He is an ISA-certified arborist who started climbing trees professionally 25 years ago. Kane invites his students to participate in his tree research, supports them in their tree-climbing competitions, and guides them to be skilled future workers and business owners in arboriculture. ISA honored Kane at a ceremony on Aug. 3 in Milwaukee as part of the 90th annual ISA International Conference and Trade Show.

Lathrop Communities recently announced the appointment of Mauria Sirum, RN, as the new director of Wellness and Home Care. Sirum is a graduate of Vermont Technical College and Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., and has a broad range of healthcare experience, including supervision and leadership. Early in her career, Sirum served as a CNA at Berkshire Health Systems and worked as a staff nurse and nursing supervisor for the Sisters of Providence Health System. Just prior to joining the Lathrop team, she was director of nurses at Wingate Healthcare, where she oversaw the nursing department and memory-care neighborhood. She is devoted to transparency, communication, a person-centered wellness philosophy, preventive health education, and initiatives for residents and those who care for them, as well as staff development and team building. In her spare time, Sirum serves on the board of directors for Arena Civic Theater and works as a costumer for plays in her community. Lathrop is a not-for-profit affiliate of the Kendal Corp., and manages independent-living communities in Northampton and Easthampton, serving older adults in the Quaker tradition.

Editorial

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Opinion

In Pursuit of an Innovation District

Kevin Hively, one of the authors of a redevelopment plan for the area impacted by the natural-gas explosion in 2012 — and the streets surrounding the so-called ‘blast zone’ — hit the nail on the head while explaining why this plan is ambitious and why it will be quite challenging to convert into reality.

“We want to create an innovation district with a lot of energy and momentum taking place,” he told those assembled at a press conference earlier this month staged near where the blast took place. “But the fact of the matter is, innovation districts are driven by talent, and talent is driven by job opportunities and quality of life.”

Right now, Springfield can’t say it offers either one. And that’s why there’s not much talent here around which to create an innovation district.

But there is promise for both, and that is the city’s ongoing mission — to convert that promise into something tangible, something that will attract talent.

Backing up a bit, the report, called “The Worthington Street District Plan,” lays out not only what the city can do with the multi-block area in its central business district, but also the stern challenges that lie in the way.

Indeed, as Hively pointed out at the press event, probably every city in the country would like to create a thriving innovation district, but certainly not all of them can. To replicate, even on a much smaller scale, what has been accomplished in Cambridge, Silicon Valley, and North Carolina’s Research Triangle will take some luck, a good deal of patience, and, well, some innovation.

And the city is not exactly starting from a position of strength. While this area of the city has some assets, most of them — like Apremont Triangle, Stearns Square, the existing entertainment district, and Union Station — are not going to attract that aforementioned talent, at least not in their current form.

But there is some momentum in a few key areas — promoting entrepreneurship, opening up avenues to capital, and promoting innovation. This momentum is best exemplified in initiatives like Valley Venture Mentors, which encourages entrepreneurship and helps fledgling businesses get off the ground; the Baystate Innovation Center, described as a mix between an incubator and an accelerator now taking shape in downtown Springfield; and Tech Foundry, which is billed as a training ground for those who might enter the technology field.

And there are other positive developments, such as the new UMass Center at Springfield in Tower Square and the potential for a casino in the South End.

But as Hively pointed out, talent is driven by job opportunities and quality of life. Springfield can’t match Cambridge, Boston, or San Francisco, or even Providence or Lowell at this time.

It must do something about both crime and the perception of crime, foster the development of more restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, and, above all else, help create attractive places for people to live.

At the moment, there is a distinct lack of people who have a desire to live, work, or start a business downtown, and this is the equation that simply must change.

How? That’s the $64,000 question. Most observers say you can’t just build housing and then hope eateries, clubs, and shops will follow. Likewise, you can’t — or shouldn’t — open those businesses until you are sure there is a critical mass of people with disposable income to support them.

Is an innovation district possible? Of course it is. Is it doable in Springfield? Perhaps, but, then again, most every city has tried or is trying to create one, and success has been hard to come by.

One thing is for sure. There is little, if any, time to waste, and the city will have to be energetic and imaginative if it is going to attract the talent needed to make an innovation district thrive.

Chamber Corners

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Chamber Corners Departments

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

Sept. 3: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. “Keeping All the Balls in the Air” with Rob Peck, Zestworks. The event will also salute Elegant Affairs (25th anniversary) and Springfield Partners for Community Action (50th anniversary). The breakfast is sponsored by United Personnel.Tickets are $20 for members ($25 walk-in) and $30 for general admission.

Sept. 10: ERC5/ACCGS Millfest After 5, 5 p.m. to dusk, at Ludlow Mills, 100 State St., Ludlow. Music, great food, lots of fun, and networking. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Proceeds benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield.

Sept. 23: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m.
An informal roundtable discussion, designed for political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

Sept. 30: Rake in the Business Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Network with more than 100 vendors. Reservations are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com. Presented by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce.

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

Aug. 27: 48th Annual Community Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the UMass Amherst campus. The annual Community Breakfast signals the start of the academic year and is an opportunity to meet newcomers to the community; see old friends, neighbors, and colleagues; and talk about the year ahead. All are welcome at this buffet breakfast and gathering of area business owners, legislators, mayors, select board representatives, and members of the academic and business communities. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call (413) 577-1101 or e-mail [email protected].

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

Sept. 5: “Taking Care of Business: How to Develop and Grow Your Business,” a six-part workshop series, begins with “From Startup to Finish: Financing Your Business,” from 9 to 11 a.m. at Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Common Capital. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 10: CEO Luncheon at the Munich Haus Restaurant. Registration at 11:45, lunch at noon. Network and hear from Eric Lapointe, executive vice president of the Springfield Falcons, who recently joined the organization and oversees all revenue-generating functions of the team. His most recent position was with the NHL’s Florida Panthers as director of premium seating, where his primary responsibilities included managing the senior-level sales and service team, developing and executing premium selling strategies, and driving revenue. He comes to Springfield with a career that includes managerial and sales responsibilities with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins and the NBA’s Miami Heat. Lapointe’s extensive sports-business experience includes working under some of the most influential figures in professional sports, including Mike Holmgren, Bill Parcells, and Pat Riley. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in sport management, and received a master’s degree in management from Cambridge College. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for general admission.

Sept. 17: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Tickets are $20 for members, $26 for non-members.

Sept. 25: The “Taking Care of Business,” series continues with “Negotiating and Understanding Leases,” 9-11 a.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Common Capital. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 30: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. in Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce and ACCGS. Tickets are $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Sign up at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

Sept. 11: Networking By Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., at the Look Park Garden House, 300 North Main St., Florence. Sponsored by Residential Mortgage Services. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.

Sept. 12-13: Electronic recycling fund-raiser, Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:30 to noon. Dropoff location at Liberty and Mechanic streets, Easthampton. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking LLC and A-Z Storage & Properties. Proceeds to benefit the chamber’s programs, including the Holiday Lighting Fund. Responsibly dispose of your old computers, monitors, TVs, telephones, stereos, and office or home appliances. No registration required; open to all members of the Greater Easthampton community. Nominal recycling fees. We cannot accept refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or any appliances containing freon. For more information, contact the chamber.

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

Sept. 10: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9 a.m., at Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke, featuring guest speakers Mayor Alex Morse, City Council President Kevin Jourdain, and City Treasurer Jon Lumbra. Join us for coffee and conversation, where members of the community have a chance to ask questions regarding issues facing Western Mass. and the Greater Holyoke area. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Marcotte Ford. Tickets are $18 for members, $25 at the door and for non-members.

Sept. 17: Annual Outing Clambake, 5:30-8 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Lobster dinner, putting contest, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, chowder cookoff. Sponsored by United Water, Pioneer Valley Railroad, and CareerPoint. Tickets are $30 for members and advance reservations, and $40 for non-members and at the door. The public is invited to attend.

Sept. 30: Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Four area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, and the ACCGS — are getting together to present a tabletop mini-trade show. Tables cost $125. Visitors pay $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 to secure a table, or sign up online at www.holycham.com.

Oct. 8: Autumn Business Breakfast at the Log Cabin, 7:30-9 a.m. Recognizing new members, business milestones, and networking breakfast meeting. Sponsored by the Republican and Holyoke Medical Center. Cost:
$22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for more information.

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

Sept. 10: Northampton Chamber Monthly Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends. Sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank, Hathaway Farms, and United Personnel. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Sept. 11: 2014 Workshop: “Introduction to Google Docs,” 9-11 a.m. at Pioneer Training, 139B Damon Road, Northampton. The class includes an introductory section on Google Drive, the online storage location for Google Docs. Participants will learn how to set up a local Google Drive folder, create new documents in the Google Docs format, and convert Word documents to the Google Docs format. The class will focus on basic formatting and editing techniques in Google Docs, but will also cover best practices for using Google Docs. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register, e-mail [email protected].

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

Sept. 8: Chamber Open House, 4-7 p.m., at the Greater Westfield Chamber, 16 North Elm St., Westfield. Help us celebrate our new location by stopping in to see our new office. We’ve relocated to better serve our members and communities. Refreshments will be served.

Sept. 9: Lunch & Lecture Series 1, presented by Tim Flynn, AAMS, Edward Jones Investments, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Noble Hospital, Conference Room A, Westfield. Topic: “Retirement and Investments for Business.” Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 10: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Advanced Medical Consulting and Billing. Great connection opportunities. Complimentary refreshments provided. Walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 15: Speaker Series, part 1 of 3. “Legal Issues Affecting Business,” presented by Royal LLP, 8-9:15 a.m., at the Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members, or $60 for all three in the series. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

Sept. 19: September Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Sponsors: Platinum, Westfield Bank; Gold, Savage Arms; Silver, Prolamina and Wealth Technology Group. Speaker: Dr. Alan Robinson, co-author of The Idea-Driven Organization. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618. Consider donating a raffle prize to the event.

Sept. 30: 17th Annual Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Cost: $5 in advance through the chamber or $10 at the door. Opportunities available for sponsorships and exhibitor tables. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

Sept. 17: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. The speaker will be Jane Iredale, president and founder of Jane Iredale Skin Care. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for general admission.

SOUTH HADLEY GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

Sept. 16: “What’s Your Granby Business?” Open House, 5 p.m., hosted by the new Granby Free Public Library, 297 East State St., Granby. Mingle with South Hadley and Granby business people and check out the beautiful new Granby library. Finger food and beverages. Tickets are $5 for chamber members, $10 for non-members, unless you are a Granby business owner — then it’s free.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 568-1618

Sept. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at E.B’s Restaurant, 385 Walnut St Ext., Agawam.

Sept. 8: Open House, 4-7 p.m. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new office at 16 North Elm St. in Westfield. Join us for an open house.

Sept. 17: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Kaptain Jimmy’s, 916 Suffield St, Agawam. Network with fellow chamber members over lunch. Each member will get approximately one minute to offer a brief pitch about their company. E-mail [email protected] to register.

Doing Business As Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

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

HOLYOKE

Fashion Nails
293 High St.
Phat Dang

Knoxworx Multimedia
36 Maplecrest Circle
Mark Knox

M & M Mini Market
869 Hampden St.
Rizwana Sheikh

Pickles Pub & Pizzeria
910 Hampton St.
Rene D. Dulude

Sbarro America Inc.
50 Holyoke St.
Stuart Steinberg

LUDLOW

Grandma Romeo’s Baby Boutique
53 Hampshire St.
Tracy Romeo

Max’s What-not Shop
8 Chestnut St.
Beth Wallace

Primavera
257 East St.
Jack Nuno

Steppin Out II
200 Center St.
Sarah Lewison

NORTHAMPTON

Bird’s Store
94 Maple St.
Guarang Patel

Dust Dancer
42 Fruit St.
Patricia Trant

Florence Wellness Spa
44 Maple St.
Feng Liu

Nimetan Magic & Publishing Company
81 Conz St.
Phillip Browning

River Valley Tae Kwon Do
306 King St.
William Timan

The Firefly Salon
21 Locust St.
Kay Gregory

PALMER

Country Memorials, LLC
1303 Calkins Road
Country Memorials, LLC

Evolution Limousine Service
3054 High St.
Evolution Limousine Service

Flamingo Motor Sports
2 Wilbraham St.
Russell Baker

Lena’s Salon & Day Spa
1581 North Main St.
Helena Rua

Life’s Memories and More
1085 Park St.
Tanya Bullock

O’Connor Auto Body
45 Commercial St.
Daniel P. O’Connor

Palmer Heating Inc.
2099 Calkins Road
Alfred Bisinette

Woods Group Realty
1415 Park St.
Debra Woods

SOUTHWICK

Glow Spray Tanning, LLC
21 Matthews Road
Lauri Scott-Smith

The Sweet Leaf
535 College Highway
Tanya Carr

SPRINGFIELD

A+ Seamless Gutters
18 Glenham St.
Johnny Cintron

Allen Ridge Collectibles
57 East Allen Ridge Road
Madelyn S. Allen

Alterations by Elizabeth
210 Maple St.
Elizabeth A. Daniels

Ambrosia Lounge
143 Main St.
Bruce A. Earl

Annie’s Kitchen
1297 Worcester St.
Ann M. Masso

Auto Craft Sales & Service
568 Main St.
Sharon Hogue

Baystate Reference Laboratory
759 Chestnut St.
Baystate Medical

Big Red’s Variety, LLC
1196 St. James Ave.
Natalie A. Henry

Boston Road OP, LLC
429 Boston Road
Sanjay P. Patel

Bournigal Auto Sales
1500 State St.
Juselino Clemente

BP Mart
1100 Page Blvd.
Radwan Zaitoun

Broadway Baby Boutique
671 Dickinson St.
Maureen Denise

Buen Provecho Restaurant
152 Rifle St.
Damaris Morales

Clarity Imagine Technology
75 Cadwell Dr.
Aldo C. Deluca

Clean & Pristine Pool
79 Merida St.
Kevin Randall

Dad’s Variety and Cuisine
1081 State St.
Earl V. Watson

Daniel C. Brightwell
252 Wilbraham Road
Daniel Brightwell

DFS Distribution, LLC
23 Leete St.
Sheila J. Armstead

Dollar Tree
1060 Wilbraham Road
Deborah E. Miller

Empowerment
104 Woodlawn St.
Michelle L. Crean

Fallas
1522 Boston Road
Southern Island

Family GK Wendy
29 Locus St.
Cristobal Villala

Fashion Merari
35 Spring St.
Luz M. Santana

Galerie Blanc
1411 Plumtree Road
Brie E. Shonak

Hess Retail Operations
453 Cooley St.
Andrew Berstein

HVAC Handyman
38 Zephyr Lane
Frank A. Colucci

IO Appliances Store
12 Parker St.
Doel Velazquez

Ice Busters
21 Burns Ave.
Robert H. Bourget

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A & E Transportation
76 Ashley St.
Elshad Hasanzade

Beauty Nails Care
366 Memorial Ave.
Long H. Ly

Cherry Computers
877 Prospect Ave.
Jason Rossmeisl

Express Brows & Beauty
520 Main St.
Pam Mehta

Lee’s Diagnostics
413 Main St.
Ahmed Becar

Quality Inn
1150 Riverdale St.
Shubham, LLC

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

New England Recreation Association of the Deaf Inc., 62 Walnut St., Agawam, MA 01001. Pamela Szakowski, 54 Stagecoach Road, Granby, CT, 06035. To promote the general betterment of the deaf community.

Springfield 5A Buildings Inc., 361 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Wayne Barbour, same.

Verducci Asset Management Inc., 311 School St., Agawam, MA 01001. John C. Verducci III, same. Financial management services to business and general public.

CHICOPEE

Massachusetts Taekwondo & Breaking Association, 22 Center St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Ken Goodrich, 450 North Washington St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Taekwondo and Breaking.

Om Laxmi, Narayan Inc., 457 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Amit Patel, 60R1 Mercury Court, West Springfield, MA 01089. Convenience store.
 
EASTHAMPTON

Wagner Inspection Inc., 441 East St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Edward Wagner, same. Real estate inspection services.

GREENFIELD

Thomas H. Suchanek Educational and Athletic Fund Inc., 28 ½ Pond St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Thomas H. Suchanek, same. To promote and carry out educational purposes for student enrolled in higher educational programs.

HADLEY

Thristland Beer & Wine Inc., 5 Woodlawn Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Hai Cheng, same.

HOLYOKE

Reiners Eye Care, P.C., 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Collin Wayne Reiners, same. Optometry practice.

S G Renovations Inc., 294 Pleasant St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Steven Reno, same. Building renovations and consultation.

MONSON

State-Line Riders ATV Club Inc., 6 Heritage Lane, Monson, MA 01057. Brian Connelly, same. Social club promoting safe and responsible use of 4-wheel drive motor vehicles.

NORTHAMPTON

Pioneer Valley Roller Derby Inc., 12 Glenwood Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Sarah Lang, same. Organization designed to promote women’s flat track roller derby in Western Mass. by establishing teams for competition.

PITTSFIELD

OP USA Inc., 82 Wendall Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Grazia Giacobone, same. Sale of industrial equipment.

Sosua 75 Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Elihu Baver, 10 Centennial Dr., Dover, N.H. 03820. Non-profit organization.

SPRINGFIELD

New England Spine & Rehab, P.C., 80 Congress St., Suite 107, Springfield, MA 01104. Michael Semenovski, 33 Pond Ave., Apt. B 1204, Brookline, MA 02445. Medical rehabilitation services.

Potential Learning Inc., 87 Sunapee St., Springfield, MA 01108. Simone Phillips, same. Organization designed to provide youth with academic, physical, or mental health disabilities and their families with educational, clinical, technological, and/or financial support to assist with their acquisition of new skills and knowledge.

WESTFIELD

W Trucking Inc., 7 Park St., Floor 1, Westfield, MA 01085. Lyumbomir Tkach, same. Operation of 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.

WILBRAHAM

Multifamily Housing of America Inc. 2040 Boston Road, Suite 20, Wilbraham, MA 01095. David Kaufman, 50 Strawberry Hill, Florence, MA 01062. Charitable organization established to promote, acquire, manage, foster, construct, develop, operate and manage, or to facilitate the promotion, acquisition, construction, development, operation and/or management, of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for sale or rent meeting the safe harbor guidelines.

T7 Studio’s/The Media Warehouse Inc., 5 Grove St., Springfield, MA 01107. Xhristopher Gonzalez, same. Volunteer photography for religious organization.

Briefcase

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State IG Report: Dobelle ‘Violated the Public Trust’
WESTFIELD — A long-awaited report from the state inspector general’s office claims that former Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle improperly used hundreds of thousands of dollars from school accounts to pay for personal expenses, including a number of trips, and then covered these actions by filing false reports. “Dobelle knowingly disregarded university policies, misled the WSU board of trustees, abused his authority, and exploited public funds for personal benefit,” Inspector General Glenn Cunha wrote in his scathing, 60-page report. “Dobelle’s self-characterization as a ‘visionary’ does not absolve him from the obligation to follow the rules … Dobelle violated the public trust.” The report detailed dozens of incidents where Dobelle charged personal expenses to university credit cards, including more than $63,000 for 17 trips to San Francisco where, he told school officials, he was meeting potential donors and tech-sector business executives. However, the IG’s report found he was mostly attending social events. Dobelle resigned from the university in November 2013 amid a firestorm of criticism concerning his lavish spending. The Boston Globe reported that Cunha’s report raises the prospect that Dobelle could face criminal investigation. The paper quotes a spokesperson for Attorney General Martha Coakley saying, “this report raises serious concerns and allegations about the use of Westfield State resources by its former president. We have been conducting our own investigation into this matter and anticipate additional action soon.” In a prepared statement, WSU Interim President Elizabeth Hall Preston said, “while this has been a difficult period for all of us, the faculty and staff at the university have persevered and focused on the work of providing our students with an outstanding education. We approach the start of our new academic year with a sense of excitement and new momentum.”

State Economy Bounces Back in Second Quarter
BOSTON — Massachusetts real gross domestic product grew at an estimated annual rate of 4.9% in the second quarter of 2014, according to the MassBenchmarks Current Economic Index, released Wednesday by MassBenchmarks, the journal of the Massachusetts economy published by the UMass Donahue Institute in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. In contrast, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, national real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 4.0% in the second quarter, based on the advance estimate of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. State and U.S. economic growth bounced back from the surprisingly weak first quarter as labor markets gained strength both locally and nationally. Based on the most recent data available, MassBenchmarks now estimates that, in the first quarter of 2014, the state’s economy contracted at an estimated annual rate of 0.3%, while the U.S. economy declined at an annual rate of 2.1%. “The steep downward revision in the estimate of Massachusetts economic growth for the first quarter (originally reported as positive 2.6%) is primarily due to the correspondingly large downward revision in U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, originally reported as positive 0.1%,” noted Alan Clayton-Matthews, MassBenchmarks’ senior contributing editor and associate professor of Economics and Public Policy at Northeastern University, who compiles and analyzes the Current and Leading Indexes.

“The downward revisions in U.S. GDP reflect large reductions in two components — consumer spending and exports — that were most affected by the unusually harsh winter weather. This sharply lowered estimates of national and state productivity growth, meaning fewer business sales per employee and thus a significant reduction in the first quarter estimates of economic growth.” Massachusetts payroll employment grew at a 1.7% annual rate in the second quarter, up from 1.2% in the first quarter, while U.S. payroll employment grew at a 2.2% annual rate in the second quarter up from 1.5% in the first quarter. During the second quarter, the unemployment rate in Massachusetts fell from 6.3% (in March) to 5.5% (in June), while the U.S. unemployment rate fell from 6.7% to 6.1% during the same period. Year to date (through June), the state’s unemployment rate has fallen 1.6%, while the national unemployment rate has fallen 0.6%.

Nominations Sought for ACCGS Super 60
SPRINGFIELD — The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program.  Now in its 25th year, Super 60, formerly the Fabulous 50, celebrates the success of the fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the region that continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional economy. Each year, the program identifies the top-performing companies in revenue growth and total revenue. Last year, one-third of the winners in the revenue-growth category experienced growth in excess of 50%, with the average growth of all the honorees in that category at more than 49%. Total revenue winners combined for revenues of more than $1 billion, with an average revenue of more than $35 million. To be considered, companies must be based in Hampden or Hampshire county or be a member of the ACCGS, have produced revenues of at least $1 million in the last fiscal year, be an independent and privately owned company, and have been in business for at least three full years. Companies are selected based on their percentage of revenue growth over a full three-year period or total revenues for the latest fiscal year. Companies may be nominated by financial institutions, attorneys, or accountants, or be self-nominated. Companies must submit a nomination form and provide net operating revenue figures for the last three full fiscal years, signed and verified by an independent auditor. All financial information must be reported under generally accepted accounting principles and will be held and considered confidential and not released without prior approval. Nomination forms are available by contacting Kara Cavanaugh at [email protected] or (413) 755-1310. Nominations must be submitted no later than Sept. 5. The Super 60 awards will be presented at the annual luncheon and recognition program on Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chez Josef in Agawam.

Bribery Probe Costs Smith & Wesson $2M
SPRINGFIELD — Gun maker Smith & Wesson has agreed to pay $2 million to settle civil charges by federal regulators that it bribed foreign officials to sell firearms in other countries. The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) said the company violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by making improper payments as it sought to sell guns overseas to police and military groups from 2007 to 2010. In 2008, according to the SEC, Smith & Wesson hired a third-party agent in Pakistan to help secure a sale with a Pakistani police department. Company officials also authorized the agent to provide more than $11,000 worth of guns to Pakistani police officials as gifts and to make additional cash payments to them. Smith & Wesson eventually won a contract to sell 548 pistols to the Pakistani police for a profit of $107,852, the SEC said.

Mohegan Sun Ending Lease of Site in Palmer
PALMER — The Republican reported that Mohegan Sun is ending its 99-year lease with Northeast Realty for the former casino site off Thorndike. The casino giant cited an inability to find a major retailer to anchor a proposed development there as the reason for its action. In a prepared statement, Northeast Realty said the move comes as no surprise and “confirms Northeast’s position that Mohegan Sun never intended to legitimately pursue non-gaming development” at the site. Former town councilor Paul Burns agreed with that sentiment. In a strongly worded statement e-mailed to BusinessWest, he said, “the statement today from Mohegan Sun regarding their desire to abandon Palmer is hardly surprising to those of us who have followed the trail of broken promises and misstatements since Mohegan entered into negotiations with Suffolk Downs in October, well before Palmer’s voters had even had their say.” He continued, “the premise, however, that Mohegan Sun has spent any significant amount of time trying to find a tenant is laughable. As recently as April, Mohegan Sun reps, in response to a request from three Palmer town councilors, indicated that they simply did not have time to pursue development in Palmer, as they were busy with the Revere project. Now barely three months later they have somehow completed an extensive search for a partner and came up empty? Clearly Mohegan Sun had no interest in developing this site for any purpose other than a casino. I believed, when they initially claimed interest in non-gaming development, that they were simply attempting to hold onto the site to prevent another company from building there should MGM not be awarded the Western Mass. license. Now, barely 30 days after MGM secures that license, Mohegan Sun’s actions speak loud and clear.  From where I sit, it is clear — they had no intention of building here. Obviously Mohegan Sun is not the ‘good neighbor’ they claimed to be.”

Community Foundation Issues $1.2M to Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is awarding more than $1.2 million in competitive grants to local nonprofit organizations. A total of 99 Pioneer Valley projects will receive funding, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $52,500. The Community Foundation awards competitive grants each year, with funds targeting projects addressing community needs inclusive of arts and culture, education, the environment, health, housing, and human services for residents of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. More than 60 of the projects funded were supported by trusts administered by Bank of America. The Community Foundation receives and reviews grant applications on behalf of Bank of America for four charitable trusts for which the bank serves as a trustee. “This substantial investment in our community is made possible through the generosity of our donors, the commitment of our many volunteers, and the hard work and dedication of the nonprofits that we are privileged to support,” said Community Foundation Vice President for Programs Nancy Reiche. Funding for the grant program comes from distributions from 47 funds established by various individuals and groups committed to supporting local nonprofits. These donors rely on the Community Foundation’s volunteers and staff to focus their funds for effective use by nonprofit agencies in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin county communities. Thirteen volunteer members of the Community Foundation’s distribution committee and 21 project reviewers evaluated 109 applications for funding requests totaling nearly $1.5 million.

Retail Trade Group Lowers Annual Sales Forecast
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s largest retail trade group has lowered its annual sales forecast because of slower-than-expected growth during the first half of the year tied to winter storms and some lingering economic woes. The National Retail Federation said Wednesday that it now expects retail sales to rise 3.6% this year to $3.19 trillion, instead of its original projection of a 4.1%, released in early February. The figures include sales in stores and online, but exclude automotive sales and sales at gas stations and restaurants.

Construction Industry Added 6,000 Jobs in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. construction industry added 6,000 jobs in June, according to the July 3 report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, non-residential construction added only 700 of those jobs, and the heavy and civil engineering sector lost 700 jobs. “Although non-residential construction’s performance is somewhat disappointing, the general tenor of today’s employment report is upbeat. It is worth noting that non-residential construction tends to lag that of the overall economy,” said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Today’s jobs numbers are largely a reflection of the softer growth recorded by the U.S. economy for much of last year and during the initial months of 2014. Given that the economy added over 200,000 jobs for the fifth consecutive month in June, there is some optimism about improvement in the second quarter; however, the lack of monthly construction employment growth, particularly in the non-residential sector, is troubling.” Although the national construction unemployment rate stands at 8.2% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, there are parts of the nation in which unemployment is far lower, Basu added. “In fact, there are emerging shortages of industrial construction workers in growing segments of the south, which will trigger large increases in wages and per diems during the year ahead. By contrast, there are communities in which construction unemployment remains well above the 8.2% average, suggesting that wage inflation will be meaningfully experienced only in certain communities.” According to the BLS household survey, the national unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in June, reaching its lowest level since September 2008. The civilian labor force expanded by 81,000 in June. Individual sectors saw the following changes:
• Non-residential building construction employment increased by 2,100 jobs for the month, but is up by 22,200 jobs, or 3.3%, since June 2013.
• Residential building construction employment rose by 4,500 jobs in June and is up by 50,600 jobs, or 8.3%, on an annual basis.
• Non-residential specialty trade contractors lost 1,400 jobs for the month, but employment in that category is up by 29,500 jobs, or 1.4%, from the same time last year.
• Residential specialty trade contractors gained 2,100 jobs in June and have added 55,700 jobs, or 3.6%, since June 2013.

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Whittlesey & Hadley Announces Expansion
HARTFORD, Conn. – Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C., one of the area’s largest regional CPA firms, announced its plan to diversify geographically and grow in size, services, and staff, beginning with a merger with Lester Halpern & Co., P.C. of Holyoke, a leading regional CPA firm providing a broad range of accounting, audit, tax, and management-consulting services to closely held business, nonprofit, and governmental sectors of Western Mass. and throughout New England. The merger became effective Aug. 1. Whittlesey & Hadley provides accounting, audit, tax, technology, and business-consulting services to clients primarily throughout the Northeast, with access to a worldwide network of resources through PKF North America. For more than 50 years, the firm has served closely held businesses, including manufacturing, construction and distribution, real estate, financial institutions, healthcare, government, and technology industries, as well as the nonprofit sector, the firm’s largest niche focus. The firm has 100 professional and administrative staff located in downtown Hartford. “We moved to a larger office space in downtown Hartford, providing us with the resources to begin our future growth,” said Drew Andrews, managing partner of Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. “It is a common vision, philosophy, and dedication to provide a superior client experience that we are seeking when merging with CPA firms. Lester Halpern & Co. brought that to the table. This merger represents our first step in an aggressive plan to grow our services and staff throughout the Northeast, while retaining our valued reputation as having the expertise of a national firm but the responsiveness of a local firm that clients expect and deserve from its professional services partner.” Established in 1959, Lester Halpern & Co.’s 25 employees will continue to serve their client base out of the Holyoke office, while acquiring the Whittlesey & Hadley brand.

United Financial Bancorp Announces Q2 Results
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended June 30. These results include one month of the pre-merger Rockville Financial Inc. net income, and net income of the combined entity beginning on May 1. Rockville was the legal acquirer in the merger of equals with legacy United Financial Bancorp Inc., in a transaction that closed on April 30, and Rockville changed its name to United Financial Bancorp Inc. at that time. The company had a net loss of $5.6 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared to Rockville’s net income of $3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Operating net income for the second quarter of 2014 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 quarter ending March 31 was $2.2 million (non-GAAP), or $0.08 per diluted share, adjusted for $1.8 million (pre-tax) of expenses related to the merger of equals between Rockville Financial Inc. and United Financial Bancorp Inc., as well as income of $268,000 (pre-tax) from net gains on sales of securities. Operating net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $4.0 million (non-GAAP), or $0.15 per diluted share, adjusted for $809,000 (pre-tax) for the impact of a branch lease-termination agreement and $561,000 (pre-tax) for termination expense related to position eliminations, as well as income of $329,000 (pre-tax) from net gains on sales of securities. “During the second quarter, Rockville Financial Inc. and United Financial Bancorp Inc. successfully completed their merger of equals. Organic earning asset growth and operating earnings results for the quarter were strong, despite including only two months as a combined organization,” said William Crawford IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank. “The team is intensely focused on integrating the two companies and is on target to complete the data conversion in the fourth quarter of 2014.” Earnings in both 2014 and 2013 were affected by non-operating income and expense.

HCC Gateway to College Program Tops in U.S.
HOLYOKE — The HCC Gateway to College program, which takes high-school dropouts and puts them in college classes, leads the nation in both retention and graduation rates. The spring 2014 report from the National Network of Gateway to College lists the program at Holyoke Community College number one in both fall-to-fall persistence rate (87%) and graduation rate (80%) out of all 43 Gateway to College programs for the 2011-12 academic year. The network average was 53% for persistence (otherwise known as retention) and 27% for graduation. The Gateway to College program gives second chances to high-school students who have either dropped out of school or are at risk for dropping out by enrolling them in college classes. Students earn both their high-school diplomas and college credit. HCC’s largest Gateway class ever graduated on June 9, with 26 students from Amherst, Palmer, Holyoke, and Springfield receiving their high-school diplomas. Along the way, the class of 2014 also amassed a total of 387 college credits. Since 2010, 142 students have earned their high-school diplomas through the HCC Gateway to College program.

Easthampton Savings Bank Posts Solid Quarter
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank staged its quarterly directors meeting on July 16. President and CEO Matthew Sosik reported the completion of another successful quarter for the bank. “This past year represents yet another in a long string of excellent financial performances at Easthampton Savings,” he said. “Total assets were up $41.6 million from a year ago, an increase of 4.3%, while total loans increased 9% or $63.5 million.” Total loans now stand at $747.8 million. The bank’s deposit growth was $38.3 million or 5% from this time last year, with total deposits now at $840.2 million. “These continue to be challenging economic times for our region, and interest rates remain very low as a result,” said Sosik. “In spite of those conditions, the bank continues to outperform the industry.  At the same time, we have continued to invest heavily in the communities that we serve through direct charitable donations and many, many hours of community service by our staff and our directors.”

North Brookfield Savings, FamilyFirst Finish Merger
NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank announced that the bank’s merger with FamilyFirst Bank is now complete, effective June 1. The deal, first announced in January 2014, recently became official thanks to approval of the corporators of North Brookfield Savings Bank, the shareholders of FamilyFirst Bank, and the banks’ regulators. With the addition of former FamilyFirst Bank branches in Ware, the Three Rivers Village of Palmer, and East Brookfield, North Brookfield Savings Bank now includes seven branches in addition to the Business Center at NBSB and online-banking components. North Brookfield Savings Bank, founded in 1854, is a mutual savings bank with over $200 million in assets. The bank has received the highest Five Star Superior Bank rating from Bauer Financial for 74 consecutive quarters. The combined bank will have in excess of $260 million in assets.

Berkshire Bank Renames Mortgage Division
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced the renaming of its mortgage-lending division to Berkshire Bank Home Lending. The line of business includes a home-lending call center, operations, servicing, and a team of mortgage-loan originators. This business line will transition Berkshire’s current mortgage-lending affiliate, Greenpark Mortgage, into the Berkshire Bank Home Lending brand. Along with its new home-lending call center and loan-servicing operations, Berkshire Bank Home Lending includes more than 90 mortgage-loan originators located in offices throughout New England and New York. Included in the business-unit rollout was the launch of a new consumer-lending website, berkshirebankhomelending.com. The new site features areas to get pre-approved for a mortgage, apply for a mortgage, and log in to check on an application’s status. It also includes helpful information on topics including mortgage-application checklists, calculators, glossary of terms, and homeowners’ insurance. “Berkshire Bank Home Lending’s goal is to provide individualized home-mortgage solutions because we know no two customers are alike,” said Kevin Inkley, senior vice president, Retail Lending. “With our network of local loan originators, competitive pricing, home-lending call center, and website, we partner with our customers to keep them informed, ensuring the highest-quality service and long-term satisfaction.”

Tighe & Bond Named a “Best Firm to Work For”
WESTFIELD — Based on the survey results of its 2014 “Best Firms To Work For” competition, ZweigWhite recognized Tighe & Bond as one of the best civil-engineering firms in the U.S. to work for. This annual awards competition is based on business-practice data collected from numerous participating firms across the country, including feedback solicited through an employee survey. ZweigWhite, a provider of management information and expertise to architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental-consulting firms worldwide, sponsors the program that recognizes the top firms leading the way in creating a workplace that inspires, motivates, and rewards employees. The competitive ranking that results is based on comprehensive evaluations of factors such as firm culture and workplace practices, employee benefits, career development and growth opportunities, compensation, performance and recognition, as well as recruiting and retention rates.  All firms that apply for this prestigious ranking and recognition are evaluated against each other, not a set standard. “ZweigWhite has recognized Tighe & Bond several times as one of the best engineering firms to work for in the nation, and it is always a significant honor,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond. “It also exemplifies our ongoing commitment to create a working environment where all of our employees feel valued and where they can see their contribution to the overall mission and success of the firm and our clients. Our ability to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented staff is crucial to providing the high-quality, responsive services that our clients have come to expect and deserve.”