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Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Opinion

Adjusting to a New Economic Reality

Andre Mayer appears to be right, but we sure hope he’s wrong.

Mayer, senior vice president for communications and research at Associated Industries of Mass., was talking with BusinessWest about the economy and, more specifically, the recovery and why it really hasn’t materialized (see story, page 6).

And he proffered the opinion that, five years after the recession ended, it might be time to say this just might be as good as the recovery is going to get.

Like we said, we hope he’s wrong about that.

The regional economy has really seen only modest growth since the end of the Great Recession, maybe a percentage point or two each year, and many business owners are still waiting for that surge, boost, spurt, whatever one chooses to call it, that officially signals the end of a downturn and the start of real recovery.

What Mayer is saying, and he’s apparently not alone in this thinking, is that what we’re seeing is real recovery, or at least the new reality when it comes to the economy.

It comes with modest growth in jobs (and even that has arrived mostly in recent months) and only slight gains in gross domestic product. These are just some of the defining elements of something called ‘secular stagnation,’ an economic theory supported by former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and many others, which contends that a host of factors, from advancing technology to globalization, are keeping this recovery from gaining any real steam in many sections of the country.

Secular stagnation might indeed be real, but our regional economy should be doing better. As Bob Nakosteen, professor of Economics at UMass Amherst, pointed out, conditions for pronounced growth are there, especially an improvement in the financial situation in many households, and businesses as well. Many have reduced debt and righted balance sheets that certainly contributed to the severe downturn at the end of the last decade.

What’s still missing, in many cases, is that all-important commodity known as confidence. A lack of it is still holding a number of business owners back when it comes to expanding their ventures and adding to their workforces. Some sectors are experiencing modest growth, including education and healthcare, the pillars of the local economy, but many are still treading water.

And while the state’s June employment report was encouraging — the jobless rate was at its lowest point since 2008, and another 3,700 jobs were added — there were disturbing declines in the manufacturing and construction sectors, two areas that were supposedly on the upswing.

As area commercial lenders told BusinessWest, business owners read and hear about improving conditions, job gains, and an uptick in business confidence, but don’t necessarily believe what they’re seeing or hearing.

Thus, many are still hunkering down and continuing to do the things that got them through the recession — tightening their belts, creating greater efficiency, and hiring only when they have to.

Mayer believes that some attitudes may be changing when it comes to the economy and the recovery. He believes that some business owners are recognizing that maybe that surge everyone is waiting for simply isn’t going to happen, and that it doesn’t make sense to continue waiting for it. Better still, he believes that some are coming to the conclusion that, by not waiting, they may actually help facilitate that surge.

On this point, we hope he is correct.

If he is, then maybe the current state of the recovery doesn’t have to be the new reality, and this is not as good as it’s going to get.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Alliance Med. Gas Corporation
630 Silver St.
Chester Wojcik

Hometown Home Improvement
855 Main St.
Ronald Pioggia

New York Alterations
322 Walnut St.
Jeong J. Yoo

VER-IMS
55 Avalon Place
Vincenzo E. Ronghi

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Convenience Mart
201 Exchange St.
Mohammad Salem

Home Renovation Post
41 Robbins Road
Robert Baranowski

Nova VC Construction General Service
41 Sullivan St.
Almir Dias

Scott Patterson Trucking
11 Garrity St.
Scott Patterson

HOLYOKE

Days Inn
1515 Northampton St.
Arvino Patel

Dollar General
250 Westfield Road
Carisa Murrell

Home Wood Suites
375 Whitney Ave.
David H. Baudaut

Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
4 Open Square Way
Charles Flachs

Moon Day Cleaning Services
16 Bayberry Dr.
Elizabeth Collins

Stop & Shop Supermarket 030
2265 Northampton St.
Sally Russell

Stop & Shop Supermarket 009
28 Lincoln St.
Sally Russell

NORTHAMPTON

Echo Entertainment
37 Cleveland St.
Alex Richardson

Intelligent Spark
115 Shelburne Road
Frederick Bliss

Looky Here
28 Chapman St.
Terry Johnson

Ocean Grill & Steak House
30 Federal St.
Greenfield Grille, LLC

Piggy’s Hair Station
30 Mohawk Trail
Margaret Sears

PALMER

Palmer Coin Op & Dry Cleaners
1331 Main St.
Vi H. Nguyen

Sunny Nails & Spa
1331 Main St.
Khoa H. Nguyen

Supczak Landscaping
42 Jim Ash St.
Justin Supczak

SPRINGFIELD

Janitzy Balloon & Decorations
1655 Main St.
Julie Rivas

Kidsandjeans.com
35 Berbay Circle
Nicole T. Wallace

King Nails
461 State St.
Nguyet Nguyen

Kirby Power America
205 Leyfred Terrace
Samuel E. Hayes

Main Street Auto Service
77 Main St.
Michael Belanger

MCP Unlimited
37 Parkwood St.
Clifford A. Roule

MVC & Sons
53 Thompson St.
Marlando Cargill

New England Dermatology
3455 Main St.
Matthew P. Tougias

New Gold Pizza
459 Main St.
Erdogan Yildirim

North Atlantic Trucking
100 Progress Ave.
James P. Craven

Oak Tree Life Coaching
56 Bruce St.
Amy A. Johnson

Pine Point Property Management
124 Belvidere St.
Nicholas W. Leigh

Pioneer Valley Oncology
274 Carew St.
Philip T. Glynn

Pregnant by Flor Diamant
24 Tracy St.
Magdalena Rodriguez

S & B Motors
1608 State St.
Joshua Figueroa

SW Maintenance Plus
313 Eastern Ave.
Marlon Stamps

Sam’s Quick Stop
266 Belmont Ave.
Samer M. Alkushtaree

Sunkissed Tanning
94 Island Pond Road
Delores Alvaro

Vertigo Smoke Emporium
395 Dwight St.
Joshua Mastey

Voltage Vape Shop
1212 Main St.
Joel Illouz

Yummy Yummy
882 Sumner Ave.
Xiao Liu

WESTFIELD

AGS Eyebrow Threading
160 Elm St.
Parlad Gurung

ATWB Inc.
20 Pearl St.
Thomas Burke

Compass Homes Inc.
108 Elm St.
Compass Homes Inc.

Energy Solutions
53 North Elm St.
Stacy Lavertu

Jonathan Aspinall Chimney Sweeps
16 Freemont St.
Jonathan Aspinall

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bounce House Rentals
900 Riverdale St.
Bryan Gagnor

Cellular Sales of Massachusetts
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

China Bodywork Center
2009 Riverdale St.
Guang Guo

Deleshaven Designs
50 Thomas Dr.
Brett Berchin

Dog Guard of Western MA
17 Wilbert Dr.
Jon Roberts

Family Dollar Stores
1120 Union St.
Angie Jones

New England Market
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

Preferred Auto
27 Heywood Ave.
Richard Larivee

Rah Discount
913 Main St.
Mohammad K. Bashir

Steve’s Sports
94 Front St.
Steve Bordeaux

The Lawn Division
81 Oakland St.
Thomas P. Shea

Verizon Wireless
175 Memorial Ave.
Pamela Kimball

VK Transport Inc.
534 Union St.
Vadim Kot

West Springfield Bounce House
900 Riverdale St.
Bryan Gagnor

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Opinion

Bay State Is Gaining Ground — Literally

By JACK CLARKE

By the year 2050, Massachusetts needs 52% of the Commonwealth to be permanently conserved as open space.

Currently, a quarter of the Bay State’s 5 million acres of space is developed, a quarter is protected, and the rest is up for grabs.

Of that remaining land, we need to set aside a little over half, or 1.5 million acres. These are the lands identified by scientists, state environmental agencies, and the land-trust community as most important to the biological diversity of the Commonwealth, and critical to a strong, healthy, and vibrant environment — an environment undergoing rapid, unprecedented climate change.

That leaves more than a million acres available for development. Building on that land will require a statewide strategic-planning initiative that advances the best available smart-growth techniques while supporting the economy and our quality of life. This includes conservation subdivision design, transit-oriented development, and zoning that protects Massachusetts’ traditional working landscapes of forests, farms, and waterfronts.

Over the past decade, Massachusetts targeted real estate worthy of acquisition by focusing on protecting endangered species, establishing woodlands and parks, and guarding drinking-water supplies. Today however, as the planet rapidly warms, there is an urgent need to step up the pace of land stewardship by defending the remaining critical natural areas from not only the bulldozer but also the severe impacts of human-induced climate change.

Achieving our land-conservation targets does not mean job done, work over, mission accomplished. The focus of our efforts will shift as we strive further to restore ecosystems to a condition that takes advantage of their resiliency and adaptability. This renewed natural defense will ready the ecology of the Commonwealth to face the impacts of global warming and the more frequent storms, rapidly rising seas, and temperature extremes that go along with it.

The tasks include rebuilding wetlands, rivers, and watersheds to re-establish their flood-storage capacity; sustainably protecting forests so they can clean the air, filter water, and absorb heat-trapping carbon pollution; and managing coastal beaches, banks, and dunes for their ability to save people and uplands from hurricane-force storm surges.

In its newly released fifth edition of the series “Losing Ground,” Mass Audubon reports that, between 2005 and 2013, public and private organizations protected 41 acres a day of green space and developed 13. Not bad for the third-most densely populated state in the union, especially when compared with our recent development history.

Back in 1987, Mass Audubon documented that, in the previous six years, more than 100,000 acres of land were built upon. As recently as 2003, 40 acres a day were being consumed by large-lot development and suburban sprawl, with only 20 a day being protected. Six years later, those figures reversed in a real success story for Massachusetts.

The fact that we have managed to slow the rate of open-space conversion and protect more land over the last decade demonstrates how well-planned conservation efforts can work alongside economic-development initiatives. While protecting open space, Massachusetts has been rebounding from the Great Recession and credit crunch, with housing starts, job creation, and overall growth on the upswing. This is proof we can do both: conserve land and provide for the economic well-being of our residents.

By targeting places most suited to protection and areas most appropriate for development, we can ensure that we will continue to safeguard the public health, grow the economy, and support the environment. Our responsibility, to this and succeeding generations, is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife in the face of a rapidly warming climate.

Jack Clarke is director of public policy and government relations for Mass Audubon.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

JCC Enterprises Inc., 105 Walnut St., Agawam, MA 01001. John Cotton, same. Automobile service and repairs.

Kids We Care Inc., 386 Meadow St., Agawam, MA 01001. Barbara Ostrander, 386 Meadow St., Agawam, MA 01001. Nonprofit organization established to provide housing and home improvements for the disabled.

CHICOPEE

Lenzy Dermatology, P.C., 1176 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Yolanda Lenzy M.D., same. Dermatology and hair-loss services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Jacquinet Plumbing & Heating Inc., 159 Maple St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Michael Jacquinet, same. Plumbing and heating system installation and repairs.

Kumpir’s Baked Potato Inc., 20 Holy Cross Circle, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Hakan Mursaloglu, same. Fast food restaurant.

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Auto Glass Inc., 1584 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Mark Sadler, same. Auto glass sales and installation.

NORTHAMPTON

Kestrel Goods Inc., 22 Masonic, St., Northampton, MA 01060.Eliza Bradley, 317 Pleasant St., #8 Northampton, MA 01060. Retail.

PITTSFIELD

Kuda Entreprises Inc., 29 Churchill Crest, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kurt Hospot, same.

SPRINGFIELD

I & R Corp., 14 Orange St., Springfield. MA 01108. Reda Shabaneh, 34 Webber St., Springfield, MA 01108.

Intl’ Automotive Core Parts Inc., 14 Randall St., Suite B, Springfield, MA 01118. Armando Camerota, 114 Endecott St., Springfield, MA 01118. Distribution and recycling of automotive core parts.

Infinity Improvement Inc., 1365 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Alberto De La Rosa, same.

J & J Education Foundation Inc., 27 Mary Lousie St., Springfield, MA 01119. Lamer Johnson, same. Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people with practical life skills by encouraging, and educating to foster development as responsible adults.

Kellustration Inc., 194 Powell Ave., Springfield, MA 01060. Michael Kelleher, same. Supplies illustration, animation and digital art & photo restoration services to publishers, content providers and the general public.

Latino United International Corp., 60 Belmont Ave., first floor, Springfield, MA 01108. Michael Vazquez Valantin, same. Autism resource center

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Indelible Images Inc., 182 Monastery Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Charles Carpino, same. Business of photography, including taking photographs, printing and finishing photographs, and related sales and merchandising.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Briefcase Departments

Valley Gives Opens Registration to Nonprofits
WESTERN MASS. — Valley Gives, the highly successful fund-raising event launched in 2012, has opened registration to nonprofits in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Set for Dec. 10, Valley Gives is a 24-hour e-philanthropy program that encourages supporters of nonprofits based in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties to log on and contribute via www.valleygivesday.org — a centralized, web-enabled, mobile giving platform. The initiative is organized and hosted by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Joining the effort as partners are eight of the leading funding organizations in Western Mass., including the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, the Jewish Endowment Foundation, the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, United Way of Hampshire County, United Way of Franklin County, United Way of Pioneer Valley, the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, and the Beveridge Family Foundation. In its first two years, Valley Gives has raised more than $3 million from more than 15,000 donors. “This year’s goal is to encourage as many people as possible to donate to their favorite group or groups. Our survey last year indicated that an overwhelming 99% of participants that completed our survey want to donate again this year,” said Kristin Leutz, vice president of Philanthropic Services for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. “Could we get to 20,000 participants this year? We think this is a realistic and exciting goal.” Nonprofits that participate this year will find some changes with the way the event is organized. Based on suggestions of past participants, nonprofits will find a more flexible sign-up period with easier registration, a new prize-pool structure making it easier for nonprofits of all sizes to win, and even more training opportunities that will be provided on an expanded schedule both in person and online. Nonprofit organizations that serve Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties have until Nov. 14 to register to participate. Interested nonprofits may register at www.valleygivesday.org. Nonprofits that register by Sept. 1 will be eligible to win one of three randomly selected $500 awards donated by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

UMass President Announces Science and Technology Awards 
BOSTON — UMass President Robert Caret announced $865,000 in grants to faculty members from the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund to support several promising research projects. They range from using big-data analytics in climatology and healthcare to developing radar-like laser technology known as LIDAR to study wind energy and ocean and forested environments. The initiatives showcase a range of innovative research being undertaken by UMass faculty members that contribute to the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy, especially in the science and technology areas, and extend the boundaries of human knowledge. The grants help accelerate research activity across all five campuses and position researchers to attract larger investments from external sources to expand the scope of their projects. “With the level of the federal government’s support of R&D still in question, we must do all we can to support the university’s role in the state’s innovation economy,” Caret said. “We are committed to strengthening our economic engagement in strategic areas such as clean energy, the environment, life sciences, and big data, and these grants are another step in that direction.” This is the 11th year of awards from the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund, one of three funds that Caret supports to help advance the work of UMass faculty members. The other two are the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund and the Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property Technology Development Fund. Since 2004, the Science and Technology fund has provided $10 million to UMass researchers, which in turn has helped to generate $240 million in funding from federal and private sources. These science and technology investments have been one of the factors in helping the university grow its research and development budget to nearly $600 million. The investments have helped to establish some of the most important R&D centers across the state, including the Center for Hierarchical Nanomanufacturing at UMass Amherst; the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy at UMass Boston; the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Visualization Research at UMass Dartmouth; the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center and New England Robotics and Validation & Experimentation Center at UMass Lowell; and the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UMass Worcester. Nearly 80 projects representing the breadth of academic inquiry at UMass have been funded to date. This year’s projects receiving grants from the Science and Technology Initiatives Fund include:
• UMass Cancer Avatar Institute, Dale Greiner and Giles Whalen, UMass Medical School: a proposed multi-campus institute that would provide mice engineered as ‘avatars’ of individual human patient tumors, enabling technology developed for diabetes research to be used to integrate biomarker identification platform for multiple cancer types. The initiative has three components: establishment of a tumor bank, which has already begun via internal funds; clinical pathology evaluation of tumors in these specialized mice; and a new ‘humanized mouse core’ to link the tumor bank to individual investigators in multiple cancer-research fields. Award: $125,000 (not including an additional $25,000 matching grant provided by the medical school, for a total of $150,000 in funding to the research team).
• Center for Computational Climatology & Paleoclimatology, Robert DeConto and Raymond Bradley, UMass Amherst: an effort that brings together academic scientists and engineers, industrial researchers, and users of high-performance computing resources to the issue of climate change. The grant will help develop a center for climate-related computation and numerical modeling of value to the Commonwealth, and contribute to the field of climate science by applying big-data computational analysis, modeling, data mining, and visualization to climate-change research. Award: $104,000.
• Center for MicroBiome Research, Beth McCormick, UMass Medical School: a project that proposes to develop a center of research and education for the ‘microbiome,’ the term used to describe the ecosystem of the 100 trillion bacteria in the human body, in collaboration with UMass Amherst’s new Life Sciences Laboratories and the UMass Dartmouth Center for Scientific Computing and Data Visualization Research. The exploration of the microbiome — and its role in health, development, and disease — is a vast, mostly untapped area of biomedical research and therapeutic potential. The center proposes to use big-data analysis (advanced computational and bioinformatics) to research microbiome-related genomic and clinical data, and involves multiple industry partners. Award: $125,000 (not including an additional $25,000 matching grant provided by the medical school, for a total of $150,000 in funding to the research team).
• Mass. BioFoundry, Center for Discovery & Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules, Elizabeth Vierling and Susan Roberts, UMass Amherst: an initiative establishing a ‘biofoundry’ with the goal of discovering valuable molecules from unique plant and microbial species and developing processes, either biological or chemical, by which they can be produced in quantities sufficient for medical or industrial applications. This research center will include a natural-products library (3,500 plant species) donated by an industry partner, along with related research equipment, valued at more than $1 million. The team will work with the medical school’s Small-Molecule Screening Facility and Northeastern University’s Antimicrobial Discovery Center. Award: $150,000.

Developer Sought for Tornado-damaged Elias Brookings School
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield has released a request for proposals seeking a developer for the former Elias Brookings School building located on Hancock Street in the Six Corners neighborhood. “We’re very excited about the potential of this property and bringing new life back to a former school building,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno. “There has been significant interest in this opportunity, and we expect that will translate into strong competition for the property.” The former Elias Brookings School site is an important part of the overall revitalization of the Six Corners and Old Hill neighborhoods. The building is located in the midst of significant infrastructure investments planned for the next two years, which include roadway improvements, upgraded streetscapes and lighting, a new middle school, a renovated park, and new, single-family homes along Central Street. The city has already committed $13 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for several projects in the neighborhood. Construction of the new Elias Brookings School has already begun, and the school is scheduled to open in 2015. Further, infrastructure-improvement projects such as the realignment of Central Street and installation of streetscape improvements are anticipated to begin in the next construction season. The RFP is available in the Office of Procurement, Springfield City Hall, 36 Court St., Room 307. Proposals are due on Sept. 12 by 2 p.m.

Community Foundation Awards Team Jessica $25,000 for Playground
BELCHERTOWN — Team Jessica Inc. has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Credit Data Services Inc. Fund and the Edwin P. and Wilbur O. Lepper Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Team Jessica will use these funds to support the building of Jessica’s Boundless Playground (JBP), an effort that has been ongoing for the past four years. JBP will be the only 100% all-inclusive playground in the area. It is designed to be a multi-generational activity structure that engages people of all ages and abilities. JBP will also allow wounded veterans in long-term rehab to experience the healing power and simple joy of playing with their own children. The playground equipment and poured-in-place rubber surfacing will cost approximately $405,000. Team Jessica has hosted several fund-raising events over the past four years, and the effort has raised more than $300,000, including three Community Preservation Act grants from the town of Belchertown totaling $140,000, and a $40,000 grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation. This $25,000 Community Foundation grant will bring the fund-raising total to $325,000. “We’re in the last phase of fund-raising, working very hard every day,” said Vicky Martins Auffrey, Team Jessica president and mother of the playground’s namesake. “We plan to order the equipment on Aug. 1 and start the community build Sept. 13. Being awarded this grant is such an honor and makes all our plans closer to reality.” Added Patti Thornton, Team Jessica’s grant writer, “these final weeks before ordering the playground equipment are crucial in regard to fund-raising. We are waiting to hear back from a few key players, so getting the letter from the Community Foundation was something we needed. It is helping us keep the momentum into the home stretch.” To learn more, visit www.teamjessicaonline.com, www.facebook.com/teamjessicainc, and www.twitter.com/teamjessicainc.

State Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.5% in June
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, citing preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported that Massachusetts added 3,700 jobs in June for a total of 3,409,500 jobs, and the total unemployment rate edged down one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.5% from the May rate. The rate is the lowest since August 2008. Since June 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 48,900 jobs, with 49,400 jobs added in the private sector and 500 jobs lost in the public sector. The total unemployment rate in June was down 1.6% from the June 2013 rate of 7.1%.

State Announces Grants for Water Protection, Habitat Restoration
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary (EEA) Maeve Vallely Bartlett announced $429,239 in grants from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) for projects to protect and restore rivers, watersheds, and wildlife across the Commonwealth, including two awards in Western Mass. “The Massachusetts Environmental Trust has been a critical conservation leader in protecting the vital waterways of Massachusetts for over 20 years,” said Bartlett. “By communities and conservation partners collaborating and working together with the Commonwealth, we can develop important projects for maintaining and protecting our clean waters for generations to come.” Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, the grants will help support 13 projects in Amherst, Great Barrington, Ipswich, Lee, Lincoln, Methuen, Newton, Plymouth, Provincetown, Taunton, Wareham, Weston, and Westport. The local projects include:
• Town of Amherst, $36,100 to study the contamination of Fearing Brook, and to develop and begin to implement remedial strategies to improve the water quality of the brook.
• Town of Great Barrington, $30,000 to study water quality in Lake Mansfield.
• Housatonic Valley Assoc. in Lee, $15,911 to design and install stormwater vegetative buffers to reduce roadway runoff into Churchill Brook in Pittsfield.
Since it was founded in 1988 as part of the Boston Harbor cleanup, MET has awarded more than $19 million in grants to organizations statewide that provide a wide array of environmental services, from supporting water projects in communities to protecting coastal habitats.

UMass President Awards $270,000 for Creative-economy Initiatives
BOSTON — President Robert Caret announced $270,000 in grants from the President’s Creative Economy Initiatives Fund to support eight projects by UMass faculty members in the arts, humanities, and social sciences that will bring new creative resources to Massachusetts communities. The initiatives include supporting an LGBT community archives and education center in Northampton, developing a marketing toolkit to help nonprofit arts and cultural organizations involved in the creative economy in the Fall River-New Bedford area, and collaborating with the Peace Institute in the Dorchester section of Boston to assist victims of violence. “The Creative Economy Initiatives Fund provides us with a unique opportunity to contribute the talent and resources of the University of Massachusetts to communities and organizations across the state that are helping to enrich the quality of life in the Commonwealth,” said Caret. “These projects — and the partnerships with nonprofits and creative industries that stem from them — are foundational to our role as an institution that is committed to making a difference wherever and whenever we can.” The fund was created in 2007 to complement the President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund. In its eight years of operation, the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund has made 73 awards totaling more than $2 million. It has supported preservation of the W.E.B. Du Bois boyhood home in Great Barrington and established both the Lowell Youth Orchestra and a permanent Jack Kerouac education and tourism site in Lowell. It has brought UMass Dartmouth students together with Durfee High School students to create a photographic history of Fall River’s neighborhoods, helped establish a women artisans’ cooperative in New Bedford, developed a workers’ upholstery co-op in Springfield, and sponsored numerous music, dance, and theatre performances in Boston, Amherst, and Lowell. This year, the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund will provide $270,000 in grants to the following local initiatives and faculty members:
• Judyie Al-Bilali, Gilbert McCauley, and Priscilla Page, Theatre Department, UMass Amherst: “Art, Legacy & Community.” Project staff will work with community groups in the Greater Springfield area to produce an original theater production and develop Du Bois Performance Workshops for education in multicultural theater, with both activities to take place in Springfield. Amount awarded: $32,000.
• Mitch Boucher, University Without Walls; Julio Capo Jr., History Department and Commonwealth Honors College; and Jessica Johnson, History Department, all at UMass Amherst: “A LGBTQI Community Archives and Education Center.” This project will support the Sexual Minorities Archives (SMA) in Northampton, helping SMA preserve, build, and provide wider access to its resources; develop regional walking tours and other interactive programs; and establish greater national and international community links for these unique and valuable historical materials. Amount awarded: $29,334.

Construction Industry Adds 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.
• The heavy and civil engineering construction segment lost 700 jobs in June, but job totals are up by 28,300, or 3.2%, on a year-over-year basis.

Home Prices Up,but Sales Slower
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. home prices rose 8.8% in May compared with a year earlier, but the pace of gains has slowed as more homes have come onto the market, data provider CoreLogic reported this week. On a month-to-month basis, prices rose 1.2% from April to May, but CoreLogic’s monthly figures aren’t adjusted for seasonal patterns, such as warmer weather, which can affect sales. Prices increased the most in western states, including Hawaii, California, and Nevada.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

United Financial Bancorp Announces Q2 Dividend for Shareholders
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.10 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 28 and payable on Aug. 4. This dividend equates to a 2.97% annualized yield based on the $13.45 average closing price of the company’s common stock in the second quarter of 2014. The company has now paid dividends for 33 consecutive quarters. “This dividend is reflective of our consistent capital-management strategy, and we are pleased to continue to be in a position to reward United shareholders with another consecutive 10-cent dividend on Aug. 4,” said William Crawford, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank.

Baystate Medical Center Recognized By U.S. News & World Report
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Baystate Medical Center among the nation’s top hospitals. In the 2014-15 U.S. News rankings, released Tuesday, Baystate is nationally ranked for its care in the areas of diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose, and throat; and gynecology. Baystate is considered high-performing by U.S. News in nine other areas of medical specialty: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology. For the second year in a row, Baystate was named among the top three hospitals in Massachusetts. “I’m very proud of the hard work, compassion, and commitment of the caregivers who make such an honor possible,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health and CEO of Baystate Medical Center. “Every day, they’re saving lives and changing lives for the better. I congratulate them on this wonderful recognition of the outstanding service they provide for our community, in support of our mission.” Keroack added that the honor is also a testament to the collaboration that exists among medical providers all over the region. “Without an outstanding, dedicated network of primary-care providers, without community physicians with whom we have strong and mutually supporting relationships, none of this is possible for our patients and our community.” For 2014-15, U.S. News evaluated hospitals in 16 adult specialties and ranked the top 50 in most of the specialties. Just 3% of the nearly 5,000 hospitals that were analyzed for Best Hospitals 2014-15 earned national ranking in even one specialty. “Several years ago, we committed as an organization to achieve the very highest levels of quality in the care we provide,” said Dr. Evan Benjamin, senior vice president of Healthcare Quality for Baystate Health. “This is a point of pride and an affirmation of our efforts, and we’ll continue working hard to do even better for our patients and their families.” Objective measures such as patient survival and safety data, adequacy of nurse-staffing levels, and other data largely determined the rankings in most specialties. The specialty rankings and data were produced for U.S. News by RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. Using the same data, the magazine produced state and metro rankings. The rankings are available at health.usnews.com/best-hospitals and will appear in the U.S. News “Best Hospitals 2015” guidebook, available in August.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Departments People on the Move

Royal LLP, a management-side only labor and employment law firm, announced the following:

Channez Rogers, Esq.

• Channez Rogers, Esq. has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Royal LLP, Rogers worked in the general counsel’s Office at Western New England University, handling employment matters. In her role at Royal, Rogers represents companies in myriad employment-law cases in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. She also counsels companies on the multitude of state and federal employment laws impacting them, including employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, disability and leave, workplace safety, OSHA, affirmative action, and contract negotiations. Her other preventive work includes drafting employee manuals; preparing non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements; and conducting management training. Rogers is a summa cum laude graduate of Western New England University and a cum laude graduate of Western New England University School of Law.

Crystal Boateng

• Crystal Boateng has joined the firm as a Law Clerk. Boateng is a cum laude graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s degree in French and political science. She is in her final year of studies in a four-year program for obtaining her juris doctor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and her MBA at the University of Connecticut School of Business.

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Drew McNary

Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc., a plastics manufacturer specializing in extrusion blow molding and injection stretch blow molding, announced the addition of Drew McNary as Director of Engineering at the Ludlow-based manufacturing facility. McNary has more than 30 years of broad-based industry experience driving the development of highly successful, market-leading consumer products, packaging, and medical devices. In his new role at Meredith-Springfield, he will oversee all technical functions and staff.
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The Berkshire Museum announced the addition of Britney Schline to the staff as Collections Manager. Berkshire Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, holds encyclopedic collections comprised of more than 30,000 objects, including art, artifacts, decorative arts, ethnography, natural specimens, and living collections. In her new role, Schline will oversee the museum’s permanent collections as well as work closely with the exhibition team led by Maria Mingalone, the museum’s director of interpretation. “Britney’s approach to collections management is in line with our institutional goals to bring collections alive for our visitors. She has a fresh perspective on how collections can leverage the 21st-century museum as a place where people have meaningful experiences with one another around objects,” said Mingalone. “Schline also brings a passion to finding innovative means to connect our visitors to our collections and to one another, whether it is in the galleries, through special programming, on our website, or through social media.” Schline is a recent graduate of the Cooperstown Graduate Program and holds a master’s degree in museum studies. Before completing her graduate degree, she held the position of decorative arts collections assistant at the Berkshire Museum, assisting the museum in cataloguing its ceramic and Asian art collection under an IMLS grant. Most recently, she served in the collections department at the Fenimore Art Museum and the New York State Historical Assoc. Last summer, Schline was an Edward I. Koch fellow at the Historic House Trust of New York City, where she coordinated the Roof Raisers Curatorial Brigade volunteer program. She has also previously interned at Wadsworth Atheneum and the Schoharie County Historical Society.
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David Pickart

David Pickart, Senior Environmental Scientist at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, has relocated to the firm’s Springfield office. In his role, he will continue to manage projects that address the identification and assessment of natural resources. Pickart will oversee the preparation and processing of permit applications to local, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies. Additional responsibilities include growing and leading a team of environmental scientists to service existing and new clients located in Western Mass. and Central Conn. Pickart has 28 years of experience working on complex projects throughout the Northeast.
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that Gov. Deval Patrick recently appointed Lisa Chamberlain, Managing Partner of the Chamberlain Group, based in Great Barrington, as the newest member of the MCLA board of trustees. She succeeds outgoing trustee Steve Crowe, who recently completed his term of service. Founded in 1999, the Chamberlain Group is a Massachusetts-based studio that designs and builds mimetic organs for surgical and interventional training. It is a collective of sculptors, designers, fabricators, engineers, and model makers who work collaboratively with medical-device manufacturers, leading surgeons, and teaching hospitals worldwide. A graduate of Princeton University with graduate work at Yale, Chamberlain later joined the Academy Award-winning, New York City-based design and effects studio R/GA, where she met and collaborated with Eric Chamberlain. Together, they were instrumental in building R/GA’s reputation for work in feature films, graphic design, computer graphics, and digital video. Their combined film credits include effects, opening titles, and feature campaigns for Superman, The World According to Garp, Zelig, Predator, Predator II, The Big Chill, Tootsie, Gandhi, Body Double, Ghostbusters, Judge Dredd, Eraser, and The Matrix.
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New England Environmental Inc. (NEE) announced that Michèle Grenier has joined its Amherst office as a Senior Scientist. Grenier is a professional wetland scientist, certified wetland scientist, and associate wildlife biologist, and is also OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certified. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Cornell University. Grenier has more than 20 years of experience in environmental consulting. Her experience includes state and federal wetland and riverfront delineation, wildlife-habitat evaluations, functions and values assessment, vernal-pool identification, and municipal, state, and federal permitting. She currently serves on the Conservation Commission in the town of Dracut. With offices in Amherst and Middlefield, Conn., NEE is a full-service environmental-consulting firm.
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Karen Curran, Financial Consultant at Thomson Financial Management, has received her CFP (certified financial planner) designation. The CFP mark distinguishes those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP board, successfully completed financial-planning coursework, and passed the extensive CFP certification examination. Curran has worked at Thomson Financial since 2008 and is a registered representative, with securities and financial planning offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.
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William Crawford IV, CEO of United Bank and United Financial Bancorp Inc., announced that David Reynolds Jr. recently joined United Northeast Financial Advisors, a division of United Bank, as Assistant Vice President. United Northeast Financial Advisors, located at United Bank and Rockville Bank, provides customized investment solutions to customers. As United’s newest financial advisor, Reynolds will be responsible for covering the bank’s branches in Suffield, Agawam, Feeding Hills, and Windsor Locks. He is based at Rockville Bank’s Suffield branch located at 275 Mountain Road. Reynolds comes to United Bank with more than 20 years of experience in investment and securities-related organizations, including expertise in investment-product and brokerage-industry knowledge and defined contribution, pension, and investment-product sales experience. Most recently, he was regional sales director for American United Life Insurance Co. in Glastonbury from 2007 to 2014, where he was responsible for half of the company’s New England territory, earning recognition for top-10 sales performance. From 2000 to 2007, Reynolds was regional vice president for Wachovia Bank/Evergreen Investments in Hartford, and was vice president and principal of USI Consulting Group in Glastonbury, an employee-benefit consulting firm, for 11 years. His extensive career in financial services also includes his role as vice president of Finance and treasurer for North American Holding Corp., a diversified financial-services firm.
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Kandace Kukas

Kandace Kukas has joined Western New England University School of Law as the Assistant Dean and Director of Bar Admissions Programs. Kukas will design, administer, and oversee the law school’s bar-examination preparation efforts and activities, including teaching classes, counseling bar applicants, and working with students on an individual and group basis. The position was created to assist Western New England School of Law students with the increasingly complex process of applying to and preparing for the bar examination. Working closely with faculty, staff, and commercial bar-preparation companies, Kukas will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive bar-passage program commencing in a student’s first year of law school and continuing throughout the law-school program. Kukas has worked in test preparation for the Kaplan and Pre-Multistate Bar Review organizations for 18 years, specifically focusing on bar review for nearly 10 years. She has created curricula for bar-preparation courses, taught bar-review programs at several law schools, and tutored and lectured in commercial bar classes. She practiced law for five years before moving into academic-support roles. Kukas received her juris doctor with honors from Suffolk University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in social work, also with honors, from Salem State University.
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Janet Casey

At its annual meeting in June, the Professional Women’s Chamber (PWC), an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, elected Janet Casey President of its board of directors, serving a two-year term. Casey is the Principal at Marketing Doctor in West Springfield, a marketing and advertising agency. Before establishing Marketing Doctor, she was a senior sales account executive for LIN Media and advertising account executive for Guy Gannett Broadcasting. She is a Massachusetts delegate to Vision 2020, a national coalition united in the commitment to achieve women’s economic and social equality, and is a corporate committee member for the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. A graduate of the UMass Isenberg School of Management, Casey has served on the PWC board since 2007, most recently as its vice president.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Chamber Corners Departments

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
Aug. 21: Member Workshop, 9-11 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St. in Springfield. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency. “You’re Social. Now What? Is It Working?” You’ve thought about what social networks to use for your business or nonprofit, and you’re ready to take the next step. Where do you go from there? This workshop will give you a closer look at the popular social-media channels — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. We’ll show you the benefits of using each, how other organizations are marketing with them, and some dos and don’ts of each channel. You’ll also get tips on how to tell if your social media activity is working. Free to members.

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

• Aug. 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Freedom Credit Union and Wireless Zone of Easthampton, 422 Main St., Easthampton. Sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Aug. 13: Networking Across the River, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Join an evening of networking with the Greater Holyoke and South Hadley/Granby Chambers of Commerce as we cruise along the Connecticut River on the Lady Bea. Tickets are $20 for members. Seats are limited. To sign up, call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at www.holyokechamber.com.

• Aug. 20: Chamber Summer Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLC Tickets: $20 for members and advance reservations, and $30 for non-members and at the door. Price includes a hot buffet.

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

• Aug. 18: Annual Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Course, Southwick. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(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. Please join us for an open house.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Agenda Departments

Planning for Healthcare in Retirement
July 30: Monson Savings Bank will hold a complimentary workshop titled “Planning for Healthcare in Retirement,” featuring Kevin Flynn, regional vice president for Nationwide, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at La Cucina, 1 Allen St., Hampden. It is free and open to the public. The event is designed to help people plan for retirement and learn how healthcare costs can impact their retirement income. This can be an unfamiliar area of retirement planning, and the workshop will help make it simpler to understand the ins and outs of healthcare costs, Medicare coverage, and available options to help people plan for these expenses when they retire. “Too often, people don’t fully account for healthcare costs or understand what Medicare pays for when they decide to retire, and, unfortunately, they’re unpleasantly surprised at the adjustments they need to make to their budget and retirement plans when reality hits,” said Steven Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “This workshop is designed to help people avoid that difficult scenario.” To RSVP, call Anna Driscoll at (413) 267-1221 or e-mail [email protected].

Wine & Canvas Event
Aug. 8: The board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County (BBBS-FC) is organizing a Wine & Canvas event, the second one this year. The first event was a sellout. Participants in this fun-filled evening, to take place at the Montague Elks Lodge in Turners Falls, can learn to paint a take-home work of art. The agency has teamed up with Wine & Canvas, a leading art-entertainment company. An art teacher from Wine & Canvas will lead the group in creating a rendering of our local Bridge of Flowers. The $45 cost includes dinner, all the art supplies, and the donation to BBBS-FC. A cash bar will be available at the event. The first such event was held on June 19, and the sold-out crowd of 100 painters created a cherry blossom scene. “We were overwhelmed by the interest. It was great to see so many new faces coming out to support our agency,” said board President Laurel Guy. Dinner include Hillside Pizza, salad, and dessert, sponsored by HitPoint in Amherst. Door prizes will be sponsored by Absolutely Fabulous Hair in Greenfield. To sign up, visit www.wineandcanvas.com/private-events-calendar-springfield-ma.html and click on Aug. 8, or call the BBBS-FC office at (413) 772-0915. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and sales will run until Aug. 1 or the event sells out, whichever comes first. Proceeds from this event will fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County programs, which serve children facing adversity in Franklin County and the North Quabbin towns of Athol, Royalston, Petersham, and Phillipston.

Jazz & Roots Festival
Aug 9: Following in the footsteps of the Hoop City Jazz and Arts Festival, which drew more than 20,000 people to downtown Springfield, is the inaugural Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, intended to celebrate the emergence of Springfield’s Cultural District and promote an arts-driven, community-oriented, and sustainable revitalization of the city. The free, outdoor festival, to be held in Court Square in downtown Springfield, will feature locally and internationally acclaimed musical artists, a variety of ethnic cuisines and local food producers, and more. This inclusive event aims to bring people from Springfield and the surrounding region together to foster connection, stimulate the local economy, and highlight positive initiatives contributing to the betterment of Springfield’s residents, and uniting the city with the rest of the Pioneer Valley. For more information, contact Stephanie Killian at (413) 303-0101, ext. 102, or [email protected].

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 100 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. Current Silver Sponsors are Health New England and DIF Design, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Diana Baker v. Davol, LLC and the Creative Pines Motel
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance causing fall: $3,269.56
Filed: 5/29/14

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Amanda Silva v. the Snows, LLC d/b/a Snowzees, and Agnes C. Ting and James C. Ting
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance and breach of duty of reasonable care regarding the construction of a handicap ramp with a defective gap at the bottom of the ramp causing trip and fall: $23,334.90
Filed: 5/1/14

Susan Lyons Watkins and Lee Mark Watkins v. the Town of Shutesbury
Allegation: Negligent storage of road salt causing contamination of residential well: $100,000+
Filed: 4/24/14

U.S. Electric Services Inc. d/b/a Hampden Zimmerman Electric Supply Co. v. D.A. Sullivan and Sons, et al
Allegation: Non-payment of goods, materials, and equipment: $52,142.51
Filed: 4/23/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
GEM Mechanical Services v. Advantage Construction Inc., Two Fathers, LLC, and JimBob Realty, LLC
Allegation: Plaintiff is seeking to enforce a mechanics lien claim arising from the provision of materials, equipment, and services for a construction project: $15,662.74
Filed: 6/17/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Anthony Trevelli v. Cyalume Technologies Inc., Zivi Nedivi, and Michael E. Bielonko
Allegation: Failure to pay commissions: $29,000
Filed: 6/12/14

Keating-Wilbert Vault Inc. v. Ryder Funeral Home
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $45,302.95
Filed: 6/11/14

People’s United Bank v. Roofer’s Edge Inc. and Jeffrey S. Leader
Allegation: Failure to make payments on a promissory note: $13,235.05
Filed: 6/19/14

Timothy Scott and Frederick L. Scott v. David White, ITP VOIP Inc.
Allegation: Fraudulent use of credit card: $1 million
Filed: 6/12/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Granite State Insurance Co. v. Max Salvage Maintenance Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $13,316.05
Field: 5/27/14

Janet LaFond v. Manomednet, LLC
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing fall: $6,440
Filed: 5/27/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Commerce Insurance a/s/o Judy Joaquin and Melinda Alves v. Fed Ex Ground Package System Inc. and Kenneth Allen Jr.
Allegation: Negligence in the operation of a FedEx truck causing a rear-end collision: $10,608.73
Filed: 5/27/14

Javier Rivera and Igdalia Rivera v. the Commerce Insurance Co.
Allegation: Damages for improper denial of coverage: $5,670.44
Filed: 6/3/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
J. Roger St. Amand d/b/a Pro Pack Co. v. the Colad Group, LLC
Allegation: Failure to pay sales commission: $2,273.00
Filed: 6/11/14

Martin Topor Oil Inc. d/b/a Central Oil v. W & I Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of distribution and oil services rendered: $14,644.03
Filed: 6/12/14

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2014

Departments Picture This

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

Primary Concerns

Noble Hospital in Westfield recently held an open house to officially launch its new Noble Primary Care office at 57 Union St., a practice that hospital President Ronald Bryant says is a response to a shortage of primary-care services for residents of Westfield and the hill towns. Noble Primary Care is staffed by seven primary-care physicians known as Noble Medical Group. Taking part in the ribbon cutting were, back row, left to right, Dr. Stan Strzempko, vice president of Medical Affairs; Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Community Development; state Sen. Don Humason; Judge John Greaney, trustee; Roger Butler, trustee; state Rep. John Velis; and front row, left to right, Kate Phelon, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce; Joe Mitchell, Westfield city advancement officer; Dr. Frederick Torio; Dr. Rulour Torio; Dr. Ann Cooper; Dr. Aleksandr Pugach; and Bryant.

Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Opinion

Maybe the Legislature Finally Gets It

The adjectives used in the comments made in reaction to the state Legislature’s recent approval of a major funding increase for the University of Massachusetts pretty much tell the story.

‘Extraordinary’ was one of the words UMass President Robert Caret used to describe the Legislature’s commitment to another $40 million increase in funding for the university (subject to approval from the governor), which will become $50 million due to an additional $10 million in state fringe-benefit funding, and $100 million over the past two years for the same reason.

Meanwhile, Henry Thomas III, chairman of the UMass board of trustees, summoned ‘historic’ to describe the Legislature’s action.

They’re both right. It is historic, and in most ways, it is extraordinary.

That’s because the Legislature has made it a habit to traditionally underfund public higher education, at least when compared to other states, and the schools, and the students attending them (or not attending because they couldn’t afford them) have suffered accordingly.

We’re not sure why this track record for underfunding public schools, and especially the university, continued for so long, but the prevailing theory is that in a state known around the world for its prestigious private institutions — Harvard, MIT, Smith, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, and dozens more are on that list — it’s been easy to overlook the public institutions and perhaps take them for granted.

But it seems that attitudes are changing, and that’s good, because they need to change.

Indeed, as the cost of higher education continues to increase at rates far greater than that of inflation, access to such an education becomes threatened. Harvard, Smith, Amherst, and Wellesley can always find students with families willing and able to spend $60,000 per year to come to their campuses, and they have huge endowments to help talented students who don’t have such resources to attend as well.

Public schools, including the university, do not have such luxuries. As their costs continue to rise, they must pass them on to students in the form of higher tuition and fees, putting a college education out of reach for some.

It is this simple math that prompted Caret to propose his so-called 50-50 plan, which called for a two-year, $100 million commitment from the state, with the goals of strengthening the university and equalizing the amount of money students and the state provided for educational programs. In exchange for full funding of the 50-50 program, UMass has committed to not raising tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students, an important initiative when the cost of attending the university’s flagship campus in Amherst has reached $24,215, including $13,258 in tuition and mandatory fees.

The Legislature’s commitment to the university is worthy of terms like ‘historic’ and ‘extraordinary’ for those reasons mentioned above and the fact that this vote amounts to a change of course. But also because this action amounts to an important economic-development strategy.

Indeed, to succeed in this state’s knowledge-driven economy, a college education is becoming increasingly essential. Meanwhile, there is considerable evidence to suggest that those who attend the state’s public institutions are more likely to stay in this state than those who graduate from those prestigious private institutions.

Thus, the Legislature’s investment in the university is an investment in the state’s future and could be a pivotal weapon in the ongoing fight to halt that phenomenon known as brain drain.

Moving forward, our only hope is that we can soon retire words like ‘historic’ and ‘extraordinary’ when talking about the Legislature’s funding of public higher education, because consistently appropriate funding levels will mean that they no longer apply.

Time will tell if that happens. For now, we’ll just join Caret, Thomas, and others in applauding the Legislature for doing the right thing and the appropriate thing.

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Opinion

A New Framework for Medical Care

By KERRY ANN HAYON

Whether practices have gone through the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) rigorous process or have unofficially structured themselves as a medical home, the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) movement here in Massachusetts continues to expand.

The PCMH elements outlined in Chapter 224 — the state’s healthcare cost-containment law — and the goal of the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services are to have all primary-care practices in the state become patient-centered medical homes by 2015.

The PCMH movement has been focused on primary-care practices, but specialty practices are increasingly adopting the concept of the medical-home model as well. In order to accommodate this growing demand, the NCQA recently rolled out a patient-centered specialty-practice designation.

In talking with physicians and practice managers, I often encourage them to start by considering the following high-level framework:

• Do you have access to data? The ability to drill down and access patient-level, disease-specific data and to identify what your practice considers complex and high-risk patients is an important component of the medical-home model.
• What are your processes? Often practices have processes, but they may not be clearly outlined, documented, or well-communicated. Having your staff trained on reliable, consistent processes in place is key.
• How do you communicate? Com-munication can be considered a core-framework component of the PCMH model. It is extremely important to have communication among practice staff, between care providers both in the practice and externally, with patients, and with other support services and other healthcare institutions. Consistent communication on essential patient information with key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner is critical.
• Do you engage your patients? Engaging patients is not just a buzzword in a PCMH model; it is a crucial element. Identifying how to engage your patients and mechanisms that work for your particular patient base will be required.
• Is your practice accessible? Appoint-ment availability during office hours and the ability to reach a care provider during off hours is extremely important. Providing same-day appointments for patients who require them is a must-pass element in the NCQA’s criteria. You may want to start with reviewing your data, determining where you currently stand, and working on necessary improvements in access.

While it is important to note that implementing a medical-home model calls for attention to numerous requirements with a considerable level of detail, reflecting upon where your practice stands in relation to this high-level framework is a great first step in considering what elements you may already have in place and what elements may need to be implemented.

Kerry Ann Hayon is manager of the Mass. Medical Society’s (MMS) Physician Practice Resource Center. This article first appeared in Vital Signs, an MMS publication.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

W.S. Pickering and Son
831 Main St.
$3,000 — Replace siding

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
687 Front St.
$11,000 — Strip and re-roof

The Wendy’s Company
786 Memorial Dr.
$845,000 — Construct 3,464-square-foot Wendy’s Restaurant

LUDLOW

American Tower Corporation
185 Ravenwood Dr.
$22,000 — Install cell tower antennas

Moody Street Realty and Trust
100 Moody St.
$38,000 — Install new roof system

SOUTH HADLEY

C. Davis Associates
73 Alvord St.
$15,000 — Install new antennas

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
1300 Main St.
$828,000 — Interior renovation of existing space

Caring Health Center
1051 Main St.
$45,000 — Complete fit-up for pharmacy

Karaaslan Realty, LLC
159 Dickinson St.
$30,000 — Renovations to change from bar to pizza place

Mass Mutual
1295 State St.
$5,100,000 — Interior renovations

State Street Retail, LLC
656 State St.
$54,000 — 2,400-square-foot addition for tenant space

WESTFIELD

L&R Market Inc.
35 North Elm St.
$111,000 — New walk-in cooler

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bella Napoli
185 Elm St.
$145,000 — Renovate 3,906 square feet to create a new restaurant

Fred Aaron
1458 Riverdale St.
$180,000 — New roof on commercial building

Springfield Inn
1573 Riverdale St.
$5,000 — Renovate manager living space

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1230 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Maggy P. Potter
Seller: Mark L. Viehmann
Date: 06/06/14

BERNARDSTON

89 Hoe Shop Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Christopher D. Yetter
Seller: Calvin M. Brown
Date: 06/13/14

COLRAIN

318 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

320 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

322 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Starzyk
Seller: Lise M. Weller
Date: 06/02/14

CONWAY

137 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $404,500
Buyer: Mauricia Alvarez
Seller: Carl Doerner
Date: 06/12/14

Whately Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Adelia A. Bardwell
Date: 06/06/14

DEERFIELD

39 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Paul A. Pierce
Seller: Robert F. Scott
Date: 06/10/14

6 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Yan Yan
Seller: Deborah S. Dachos
Date: 06/02/14

GILL

141 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Heather L. Powers
Seller: Robert L. Powers
Date: 06/13/14

GREENFIELD

270 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Fawn-Marie Santiago
Seller: Phyllis A. Canon
Date: 06/13/14

245 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $123,866
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Amerada Hess Business Facilities TR
Date: 06/12/14

159 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Erin R. Scanlon
Seller: Maxine R. Lewis
Date: 06/03/14

61 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Anne R. George
Seller: 61 Madison Circle NT
Date: 06/13/14

51 Silver Crest Lane #51
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $313,400
Buyer: Nancy C. Wrisley
Date: 06/13/14

55 Silver Crest Lane #55
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $304,472
Buyer: Diane M. Burns
Date: 06/03/14

LEVERETT

Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Leverett Conservation Commission
Seller: Gary L. Jensen
Date: 06/10/14

MONTAGUE

5 Lyman St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $179,914
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael P. Burek
Date: 06/05/14

371-373 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Lawrence G. Young
Seller: Adam T. Marchacos
Date: 06/05/14

ORANGE

64 Briggs St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Briggs Street RT
Seller: Philip C. Pedersen
Date: 06/11/14

88 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Pamela J. Koshinsky
Seller: John P. Currie
Date: 06/04/14

SHELBURNE

455 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Bruno D. Lerulli
Seller: Nancy L. Nichols
Date: 06/06/14

SUNDERLAND

211 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ramhari P. Lamichhane
Seller: Toyoko Dirusso
Date: 06/10/14

44 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Korraine M. Carulli
Seller: Michael A. Labelle
Date: 06/13/14

WHATELY

3 North St.
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ann E. Barker
Seller: Bombard, Pauline L., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

195 Anvil St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: John W. Hendricks
Seller: CDC Realty Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

58 Bessbrook St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lisa G. Doten
Seller: Bryan T. McEwan
Date: 06/06/14

27-29 James Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Natalia P. Sinigur
Seller: Charles A. Calabrese
Date: 06/03/14

927 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Buyer: GMAC Mortgage LLC
Seller: Michael J. Parzich
Date: 06/06/14

411 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Uladzimir Mamentau
Seller: Raymond E. Pellerin
Date: 06/13/14

395 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Kimberly L. Potito
Seller: John W. Hendricks
Date: 06/06/14

164-166 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Yegor Muravskiy
Seller: Samuel P. Fay
Date: 06/03/14

BLANDFORD

Gore Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $134,981
Buyer: Berry Brook Forest LLC
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 06/10/14

CHICOPEE

97 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Steven P. Hebert
Seller: Richard A. Letendre
Date: 06/11/14

44 Bell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,200
Buyer: Thomas Marszalek
Seller: Barbara Marszalek
Date: 06/03/14

90 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Chris Reome
Date: 06/06/14

14 Clyde St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Charles A. Urkiel
Seller: Rebecca M. Wolanczyk
Date: 06/11/14

75 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Wodecki
Seller: Cecile I. Larose
Date: 06/09/14

75 Dobek Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Thomas Berta
Seller: David R. Descoteaux
Date: 06/02/14

150 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Jessica Ojeda
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 06/06/14

17 Fay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Michael J. Brushway
Seller: Eric J. Grenier
Date: 06/13/14

126 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Zawisza
Seller: Thomas J. Wodecki
Date: 06/09/14

163 Hafey St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Juan G. Hernandez
Seller: Regan, Genevieve E., (Estate)
Date: 06/09/14

91 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Watkins
Seller: Laurie A. Pafumi
Date: 06/12/14

130 Lawndale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gina M. Montemagni
Seller: Lynn A. Bowler
Date: 06/03/14

114 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Pise
Seller: Jonathan Scully
Date: 06/06/14

136 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Godere
Seller: Daniel Garrity
Date: 06/13/14

78 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jonathan Scully
Seller: Michael Dean
Date: 06/06/14

39 Raylo St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Janina Lepecki
Seller: Fagerstrom, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 06/13/14

75 Savory Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Moreno
Seller: Michael K. Rose
Date: 06/13/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

66 Baymor Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Buoniconti
Seller: Satoko Igarashi
Date: 06/03/14

15 Channing Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Tayyab Rahil
Seller: Carol A. Boudreau
Date: 06/12/14

116 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $259,553
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Toni A. Cimino
Date: 06/02/14

83 Oak Brook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shawn N. McGillveary
Seller: Maryanne Lheureux
Date: 06/06/14

103 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Maryanne R. Lheureux
Seller: Scott Q. Potter
Date: 06/06/14

228 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timber Development LLC
Seller: Maria T. Lopez
Date: 06/05/14

28 Winterberry Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Balboni
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 06/09/14

GRANVILLE

222 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Mark W. Scully
Seller: Samantha Alfano TR
Date: 06/09/14

HAMPDEN

232 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Cornelius R. Flynn
Seller: John D. Flynn
Date: 06/11/14

HOLLAND

54 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Chad R. Graves
Seller: Wilbert J. Fetzer
Date: 06/13/14

215 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Gerald Germaine
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/11/14

HOLYOKE

22 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Luis Gonzalez-Quinones
Seller: Sarah W. Adelman
Date: 06/06/14

1144 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Nestor C. Restrepo
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 06/06/14

11 Labrie Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: John P. Cloutier
Seller: Leo W. Tisdell
Date: 06/13/14

22 Lexington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Diane G. Martel
Seller: Sue C. Root
Date: 06/11/14

172 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Zafar Iqbal
Seller: Imran B. Raheel
Date: 06/12/14

200 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Lindsay A. Greenwood
Date: 06/02/14

44 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,379
Buyer: Florence Savings Bank
Seller: Adele L. Weiniger
Date: 06/09/14

37 Woodbine Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Burns
Seller: John G. Mclean
Date: 06/13/14

LONGMEADOW

146 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $504,000
Buyer: Cameron W. Donaldson
Seller: Mark Richardson
Date: 06/13/14

212 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Ruth Kurniawati
Seller: Brigid M. Wezowicz
Date: 06/09/14

37 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Mark Drauschke
Seller: William S. Anderson
Date: 06/02/14

195 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $495,100
Buyer: Kathleen Kerrigan
Seller: Ann Q. Southworth
Date: 06/06/14

141 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nigrano Properties LLC
Seller: Lionel Gemme
Date: 06/10/14

90 Jonquil Ln
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Jagdischandra B. Patel
Seller: Stanton, Alicia M., (Estate)
Date: 06/09/14

37 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Carole Chatagner
Seller: Craig R. Stevens
Date: 06/11/14

24 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Melissa Mehlman
Seller: Jean Deresienska
Date: 06/02/14

38 Prynnwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Hefner
Seller: Katherine C. Charbonneau
Date: 06/02/14

28 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $196,949
Buyer: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Seller: Charles Kearse
Date: 06/03/14

33 Wildwood Glen
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: William P. Ciosek
Seller: Camille M. Forgues RET
Date: 06/10/14

LUDLOW

1400 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: RRR Homes LLC
Seller: Luso FCU
Date: 06/06/14

110 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: James M. Roy
Seller: Mark S. Gagnon
Date: 06/06/14

71 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Wilson
Seller: Richard C. Royce
Date: 06/13/14

35 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,500
Buyer: Manuel Coelho
Seller: Ida M. Methot
Date: 06/11/14

235 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: David N. Vermette
Seller: Thomas P. Cote
Date: 06/12/14

218 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Rebecca M. Wolanczyk
Seller: Maryann Nowak
Date: 06/11/14

Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,990,000
Buyer: Ampersand Collins Hydro
Seller: I Maxmat Corp.
Date: 06/06/14

620 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Raymond A. Recor
Seller: Thomas M. Ahearn
Date: 06/13/14

117 Overlook Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael E. Kane
Seller: Sandra Kane
Date: 06/12/14

50 Ridgeview Circle
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Marcio A. Duarte
Seller: George Zina
Date: 06/03/14

69 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Andrew Rose
Seller: Joseph E. Clark
Date: 06/11/14

MONSON

156 Moulton Hill Road
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Saul Lara
Seller: Garrett W. Sopko
Date: 06/12/14

180 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Marion E. O’Brien
Seller: Irene A. Guilmette
Date: 06/05/14
MONTGOMERY

286 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Pais
Seller: David Vickers
Date: 06/13/14

PALMER

6 Deborah St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $167,827
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Mark A. Pascale
Date: 06/05/14

4474 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Kyle S. Tourville
Seller: Maryann F. Bacyk
Date: 06/13/14

20 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Julie A. Gromosky
Seller: Elizabeth O’Neill-Sheehan
Date: 06/12/14

1686-1688 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Gregory A. Bossie
Seller: Timothy R. Walder
Date: 06/13/14

1029-1033 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Penny Enterprises LLC
Seller: Richard Hamilton
Date: 06/06/14

10 Ruggles Court
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Erin Crawford
Seller: Kyle S. Tourville
Date: 06/12/14

1152 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Oleg Loginov
Seller: Sarmento J. Paixao
Date: 06/11/14

SOUTHWICK

119 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Martin
Seller: Brian J. Morrissey
Date: 06/13/14

91 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: David T. Plakias
Seller: Western Mass Rendering Co.
Date: 06/05/14

7 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Scott J. Citro
Seller: Joseph Commisso
Date: 06/06/14

69 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: WWD LLC
Seller: Berry Holdings LLC
Date: 06/03/14

73 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: WWD LLC
Seller: Berry Holdings LLC
Date: 06/03/14

SPRINGFIELD

365 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Vannessa M. Gwin
Seller: PCI Construction Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

21-23 Beaudry St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Nancy Pereira
Seller: Natalia D. Quiterio
Date: 06/05/14

39 Briarwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,075
Buyer: Tuyet T. Nguyen
Seller: Peck, Charles E., (Estate)
Date: 06/13/14

44 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Glenda Lopez
Seller: MHFA
Date: 06/05/14

237 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Maria E. Morales
Seller: Zampiceni, John J., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/14

114-116 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,565
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Tuequang Ho
Date: 06/04/14

453 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $1,850,079
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Amerada Hess Business Facilities TR
Date: 06/12/14

377 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: GEG Realty LLC
Seller: Francis Properties LLC
Date: 06/11/14

39 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Autumn Ricci
Seller: Thomas S. Banes
Date: 06/04/14

35 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Champion Mortgage Co.
Seller: Phyllis L. Larson
Date: 06/13/14

233-235 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $156,750
Buyer: Jo A. Cadieux
Seller: Michael D. Jurkowski
Date: 06/13/14

198-200 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,079
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mohammad S. Minhas
Date: 06/12/14

109 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph Carvalho
Seller: Walter M. Tassinari
Date: 06/05/14

6 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Yesenia J. Jusino
Seller: Thomas R. Berta
Date: 06/05/14

39 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,489
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rosalda Martinez
Date: 06/04/14

2071 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: International Christ Center
Seller: Charles E. Talbot Building
Date: 06/06/14

32-34 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Roberto J. Bou
Date: 06/05/14

80 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sabra P. Jacobs
Seller: Bradford H. Paskewitz
Date: 06/02/14

365 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lorraine Flascher
Date: 06/06/14

230 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Steven Exware
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 06/10/14

1476 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Agostino D. Lopes
Seller: Joyce E. Lavoie
Date: 06/05/14

95 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $158,545
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Melissa Lamb
Date: 06/04/14

25 Spear Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Terry L. Riley
Seller: Ann M. Commiskey
Date: 06/06/14

151 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michele A. Vanhal
Seller: Craig J. Kumiega
Date: 06/04/14

37-39 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Macklin
Seller: Aaron D. Hyte
Date: 06/13/14

WESTFIELD

12 Dug Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Jill-Anne H. Robinson
Seller: William J. West
Date: 06/06/14

12 Congress St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Kristin J. Martin
Seller: Nicholas B. Tooker
Date: 06/13/14

55 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jason W. Stark
Seller: Margaret J. Stark
Date: 06/13/14

2 Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Denise Mrowka
Seller: Daniel Goodin
Date: 06/02/14

167 Loomis Rdg
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Brian J. Cusack
Seller: Gerard E. Proulx
Date: 06/12/14

N/A
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Michael L. Perrier
Seller: Drew J. Smith
Date: 06/06/14

N/A
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Noreen E. Jachym
Seller: David A. Wagner
Date: 06/10/14

51 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Ian P. Noonan
Seller: Douglas A. Reed
Date: 06/12/14

14 Southgate Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Home Run Properties LLC
Seller: Gabrielle Collins
Date: 06/13/14

24 Toledo Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Peter E. Theroux
Seller: Jonathan C. Yvon
Date: 06/09/14

10 Violet Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Bryan T. Mcewan
Seller: RLP LLC
Date: 06/09/14

WILBRAHAM

22 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Lemek
Seller: Lorraine S. Sartori
Date: 06/11/14

71 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Sean J. Lundy
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 06/02/14

37 Cypress Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,455
Buyer: Derrick L. Tallman
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 06/11/14

965 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Peter L. Fitzgerald
Seller: Derrick L. Tallman
Date: 06/13/14

563 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Melinda J. Nadeau
Seller: Mark Pariseau
Date: 06/09/14

196 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $278,055
Buyer: Michael A. Hatch
Seller: Kelly B. Moran
Date: 06/03/14

9 Tinkham Glen
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Kenneth J. Knowles
Seller: Cynthia A. Russell
Date: 06/10/14

18 Wandering Meadows
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kara A. Arcidiacono
Seller: Hampden Bank
Date: 06/06/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

77 Albert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $197,249
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Timothy Hart
Date: 06/13/14

18 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Tariq Rahmat
Seller: Marino Realty Corp.
Date: 06/13/14

115 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Jacqueline C. Laprise
Seller: Tracey L. Holden
Date: 06/06/14

15 Highland Park Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Mark G. Christodlous
Seller: Alice J. Zuvers
Date: 06/12/14

67 Maple Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Kenneth Hutchinson
Seller: Scott J. Citro
Date: 06/06/14

58 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Javed Naqvi
Seller: Dorothy G. Marquis
Date: 06/12/14

931 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Richard J. Champigny
Seller: David J. Piacentini
Date: 06/13/14

17 Morningside Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Diane T. Fortin
Seller: Vitaly Dzhenzherukha
Date: 06/13/14

81 Paucatuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Cote
Seller: David J. Redman
Date: 06/05/14

521 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: John Giavis
Seller: Daniel A. O’Sullivan
Date: 06/13/14

50 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Riley
Seller: Joseph L. Hart
Date: 06/04/14

50 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Dmitriy Shapkin
Seller: Diane T. Fortin
Date: 06/13/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

49 Berkshire Terrace
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ashley W. Lawrie
Seller: Brett A. Marquard
Date: 06/02/14

20 Clifton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Mustin Williamsberg NT
Seller: Timothy I. Watt
Date: 06/10/14

75 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Luke Zbylut
Seller: Stephen J. Sweet
Date: 06/02/14

66 Curtis Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Ryan Bearer
Seller: Kimberly A. Chapin
Date: 06/11/14

130 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Hong C. Chow
Seller: Bernard F. Mikelis LT
Date: 06/03/14

212 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $319,700
Buyer: Brenda L. Flanigan
Seller: Patnaude FT
Date: 06/12/14

50 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $339,435
Buyer: Cynthia W. Kuusisto
Seller: Comerchero FT
Date: 06/02/14

648 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Peter F. Mackey
Seller: Peter G. Crouse
Date: 06/05/14

80 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: North Pleasant St. Partners
Seller: Lillian A. Gnatek
Date: 06/10/14

BELCHERTOWN

15 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Keith Laflamme
Seller: Edward R. Mitnick
Date: 06/13/14

300 Cold Spring Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Shawn W. O’Rourke
Seller: David H. Kusnierz
Date: 06/05/14

9 Cottage St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Leon Milici
Seller: Donna S. Havens
Date: 06/02/14

31 Cottage St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: William J. Erikson
Seller: Christopher J. Hardiman
Date: 06/09/14

51 Howard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David E. Turgeon
Seller: Shawn W. O’Rourke
Date: 06/05/14

66 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Peter M. Cardos
Seller: Lafleur & Sons Inc.
Date: 06/12/14

17 Moss Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,885
Buyer: Christian Hansen
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/11/14

31 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John A. Benoit
Seller: Robert Morin
Date: 06/13/14

161 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Gagner
Seller: Richard L. Mallory
Date: 06/02/14

EASTHAMPTON

34 Broad St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alanna L. Donnelly
Seller: Emily A. Pritchard
Date: 06/09/14

16 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: Sarah L. Overstreet
Date: 06/04/14

92 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brooke A. Silva
Seller: Ashtons Acquisitions LLC
Date: 06/06/14

166 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Ashley V. Donovan
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 06/11/14

4 Sheldon Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Donna M. Mason
Seller: Edward A. Perreault
Date: 06/13/14

33 Stone Path Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cynthia P. Frye
Seller: Barbara E. Lis
Date: 06/12/14

15 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Andrzej S. Ciborowski
Seller: Patricia A. Vachon
Date: 06/06/14

GRANBY

75 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sarah W. Adelman
Seller: Robert L. Ward
Date: 06/06/14

474 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $225,000
Seller: Anthoney C. Whalen
Date: 06/09/14

1 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Property Group Inc.
Seller: Richard L. Jarvis
Date: 06/05/14

HADLEY

21 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Gray
Seller: Massoud Rahmati
Date: 06/02/14

HATFIELD

239 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Nathan J. Carpenter
Seller: Anne C. Madocks
Date: 06/09/14

MIDDLEFIELD

25 Reservoir Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Ziskowski
Seller: FHLM
Date: 06/06/14

NORTHAMPTON

8 4th Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Alisa Ainbinder
Seller: Richard D. Lloyd

71 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Richard D. Lloyd
Seller: Tara K. Emery
Date: 06/05/14

113 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Stahler
Seller: Steohen A. Korowski
Date: 06/13/14

49 Grant Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Erik K. Olsen
Seller: David J. Anusiewicz
Date: 06/04/14

85 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Emily Pritchard
Seller: Freferick G. Olander
Date: 06/09/14

27 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: William Sporer
Seller: Thomas H. Friedman
Date: 06/02/14

199 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Cabot Realty LLC
Seller: Sugar Hill Holdings LLC
Date: 06/04/14

492 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,550,000
Buyer: ES 480 Pleasant St LLC
Seller: Quickbeam RT
Date: 06/03/14

56 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Kristin K. Prentice
Seller: Donna M. Yerkes
Date: 06/05/14

PELHAM

378 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Isa Wang
Seller: Linda M. Goodman
Date: 06/04/14

97 Packardville Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Delbert M. Davis RET
Seller: Charlene Davanzo
Date: 06/04/14

SOUTH HADLEY

98 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Finnegan
Seller: Daniel M. Sherry
Date: 06/09/14

294 Morgan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Buyer: Property Group Inc.
Seller: Richard L. Jarvis
Date: 06/05/14

50 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $226,900
Buyer: Daniel S. Egan
Seller: Cray FT
Date: 06/13/14

8 Silverwood Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joel A. Prough
Seller: Marion, Raymond A., (Estate)
Date: 06/11/14

SOUTHAMPTON

254 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kyle K. Lavalley
Seller: Nancy E. Johnson
Date: 06/05/14

11 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Mark Nimkoff
Seller: Duncan W. Crane
Date: 06/09/14

67 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Sherry
Seller: Joanne H. Alderman
Date: 06/09/14

74 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James F. Boyle
Seller: Nicholas M. Simonich
Date: 06/13/14

Strong Road #A
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

Strong Road #B
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

Strong Road #C
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Triple 7 LLC
Date: 06/04/14

WARE

73 Anderson Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Laura J. Miner
Seller: Gloria R. Gelinas
Date: 06/13/14

301 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: John E. Motyka
Seller: Catherine M. Beaupre
Date: 06/11/14

18 Grove St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Michael King
Date: 06/09/14

67 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kate E. Masse
Seller: William Dickey
Date: 06/13/14

18 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,616
Buyer: Hess Realty LLC
Seller: Specon 5 LLC
Date: 06/12/14

WESTHAMPTON

61 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Matthew F. Montague
Seller: Peter & Mary Montague LT
Date: 06/06/14

Spruce Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $248,423
Buyer: Berry Brook Forest LLC
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 06/10/14

48 Tipping Rock Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Hathaway
Seller: MT Tom Properties LLC
Date: 06/02/14

WILLIAMSBURG

164 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Richard A. Krzanowski
Seller: Leigh A. Smith
Date: 06/06/14

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Aldrich, Denise R.
191 Brickyard Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Alexander, William S.
Conniff, Nancy J.
19 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/14

Alvarez, Patrick
Alvarez, Barbie
77 East St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Bass, Jessica J.
359 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Bassett, Jennifer Leigh
21 Grove St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Bensley, Brian P.
Bensley, Carolyn A.
a/k/a Chapin, Carolyn A.
166 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Benvenuti, Carri A.
465 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Bianchi, Lucy A.
3 Springhouse Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Bimbane, Cory E.
465 Chapel St., #9
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Cangemi, Tinamarie L.
1377 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Carner, Tracy Ann
19 G St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Carter, Stuart
PO Box 65
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Castonguay, Robinann M.
15 Jared Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Cleveland, James A.
Cleveland, Sheri L.
52 Cheney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Cone, George A.
50 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Coogan, Chantal M.
86 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Daigneault, Paul J.
Daigneault, Laura L.
PO Box 105
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Dance Connection
Lash, Carla J.
a/k/a Danos, Carla
a/k/a Tranghese, Carla
44 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Ethier, Mark E.
Ethier, Elzbieta B.
93 Meadow St.
2nd Floor, Front
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Ferris, Stephanie J.
a/k/a Seymour, Stephanie J.
104 Johnson Road, Unit 605
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Feudo, John M.
157 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Finley, Paul E.
Finley, Melissa M.
a/k/a Blascak, Melissa M.
a/k/a Breton, Melissa M.
125 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/14

French, Dale Sheldon
French, Michelle Rose
21 Montgomery Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Grand Home Design
Grand Construction
Duquette, Gregg
Duquette, Lisa M.
3824 Chestnut Hill Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Griswold, Elizabeth L.
11 Margerie St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Harfoush, Roger N.
193 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/14

Hart, John P.
Hart, Rosemary J.
249 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Hartley, Lisa M.
65 Kane Brothers Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Jones, Gina Marie
130 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01105-1014
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Kirkman, Robert R.
Kirkman, Ruth D.
57 Mckinley Terrace
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/14

Krokov, Christine
228 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Lamson, Katherine
350 Meadow St. #38
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Lapointe, Pierre J.
5 John Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Larry’s Rubbish Removal
Patterson, Lawrence H.
Patterson, Suzanne E.
90 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Lash, Thomas S.
44 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/14

Lindquist, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Eddings, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Wilson, Lisa Ann
a/k/a Possiel, Lisa Ann
100 Narrow Lane
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Lobik, Kathleen M.
1385 South Branch Parkway
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

Matlasz, Jennifer L.
a/k/a Diloreto, Jennifer L.
340 Dale St., Unit G
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/14

McAuslan, Kathleen Joan
181 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/14

Messinger, Robert Joseph
15 Goddu St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Nevins, Craig J.
60 Auburn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Noble, David A.
12 4th Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/14

Orellana, Carson L.
31 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Ortiz, Fredesvinda
438 Carew St., 2nd Fl.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Otero, Luis A.
PO Box 70025
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Pleasant, Helen F.
12 Main Road, Apt. 102
Gill, MA 01354
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/14

Rhodes, Marcia M.
126 Union St., Unit 813
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/14

Rodriguez, Eric
147 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/14

Santana, Veras
15 Edgewood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/14

Schneider, Heather M.
102 Mill St., Apt. 2L
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Serra, Anthony G.
73 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/14

Turniak, Annette L.
4 Stillbrook Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Vazquez-Prieto, Jacinda Ester
95 Linden St., 3L
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Cirillo Realty
986 Main St.
Cirillo Realty

GD Courier Services
101 High St.
Gary Dionne

Moe’s Donuts
185 James St.
Maureen Weiner

Winnersatthewire.com
53 Provin Mountain Dr.
James Lockwood

CHICOPEE

Golden Mirror Hair Salon
218 Exchange St.
Gladys Pedrosa

Honey Land Farms
1296 Montgomery St.
Sattar Ahmed

Kind Discounts
585 Sheridan St.
Thomas Schofield

Storm Ready
1512 Memorial Dr.
Robert Prince

HOLYOKE

Cellular Galaxy
50 Holyoke St.
Swostik Magal

Classic Magic Beauty Salon
594 Dwight St.
Betsie Pagan

Holyoke Laundromat
556 High St.
Alexander Katsman

Indigo Painters
322 Pine St.
Raquel Figueroa

My Assistive Technology Resources & Services
214 Southampton Road
Michael Clark

Quick Stop Food Mart
172 Sargeant St.
Tariq Khan

Trak II Convenience, LLC
330 Main St.
Johnny Kayrouz

Wright’s Masonry
113 Westfield Road
Timothy J. Wright

NORTHAMPTON

Action Based Therapeutic Solutions
25 Bank Row
Adam Barcroft

Baseball Treasures
355 Main St.
George Price

Mobil Food & Tobacco
142 Mohawk Trail
Aneesa Batool

Nails 2 Go
30 Mohawk Trail
Rebecca Vishaway

Red Door Studios
13 Federal St.
Jason Blais

PALMER

A Plus Landscaping
1332 Thorndike St.
Eric Taylor

Evolution Limousine Service
3054 High St.
Kevin Wenzel

Woods Group Realty
1415 Park St.
Debra Woods

SPRINGFIELD

A & B Transport
2055 Allen St.
Freddy Rosario

Abacus Insurance
712 Boston Road
Pedro Berrios

Advanced Cash Services
931 Belmont Ave.
Angel Plaza

Ali Ozan Koseglu
16 Gold St.
Ali O. Koseglu

Anglin Superior Innovations
83 Hazen St.
Shari K. Anglin

Atwater Children’s Boutique
142 Springfield St.
Kathleen McCormick

Avado Clothing Company
1508 Plumtree Road
Anthony Tyrone

Baystate Wesson Women’s
3300 Main St.
Baystate Medical

Big D Jamaican Cuisine
646 Page Blvd.
Donovan Simon

Brodowski Home Improvement
38 Fallston St.
David Brodowski

Citizens Landscaping
88 Better Way
Frank J. Silva

D & G Jamaican Cuisine
5 Preston St.
Danail A. McKenzie

Dean’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning
134 Sunrise Terrace
Dean Veratti

Ebidbooks.com
731 Carew St.
Derek R. Remy

En Cellphone Accessories
279 Milll St.
Porfirio Diaz

Express Grocery
1133 State St.
Emiliano D. Rodriguez

Farone Inc.
1441 Main St.
Maria Alfarone

Fresh International
27 Terrace Lane
Kirk Rigg

General Contracting Services
656 Alden St.
Anny Mendoza

Handy Hammermen
152 Quincy St.
Alban Medina

J & J Market & Deli
1344 Dwight St.
Jose Duverge

J.P. Removal Services
116 Middlesex St.
Justin Patterson

WESTFIELD

Anytime Clock & Watch Repairs
48 Elm St.
Ray Messier

Black Dragon’s Kajunkenbo Karate
81 Main St.
Lynne M. Smith

Riverside Productions, LLC
77 Mill St.
Joseph Albano

S.K.
4 School St.
Sergey Kimenko

Ski’s Landscaping
708 North Road
Mike Szewczynski

T & T Cleaning Service
6 Crestwood Circle
Therese Trottier

WEST SPRINGFIELD

99 Second Hand
242 Memorial Ave.
Lien Chen

A Pittiefull World
49 Baldwin St.
Diminic Alfano

Apple Ridge Yard Services
129 Apple Ridge Road
Wendy Browning

Applied Chemistries Inc.
145 Western Ave.
Brian St. Pierre

Bobcat of Greater Springfield
181 Wayside Ave.
Brian St. Pierre

Car Hunter
54 Oleander St.
Roman Shtefan

Doggy Doody Disposal
165 Ohio Ave.
Theresa Selvoski

Elegant Nails
634 Kings Highway
Lien T. Tran

Global Dynamix Construction
26 Wilbert Dr.
Daniel Tarnovskiy

Over the Moon
206 Norman St.
Pauline R. Delton

Runze Center for Tai Chi
214 Elm St.
Wentao Wei

Spirit Halloween Superstore
219 Memorial Ave.
Barry Susson

US Trucking Express
56 Lathrop St.
Andrei Mineev

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Departments Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Dealer Helpers of MA Inc., 69 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Daniel Gendron, same. Advertising, marketing, consulting, and product enhancement.

BELCHERTOWN

Halon Landscapes Inc., 324 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007. Mitchell Halon, same. Landscape services.

BRIMFIELD

Autism In My Pocket Inc., 101 John Haley Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Robin Lee Gamache, same. Nonprofit organization designed to help families understand what autism is and how they can get help. Dedicated to helping parents and their families learn about interventions and treatments and where they can turn to in finding the help they need.

CHICOPEE

Ace Metal Fabricators Inc., 1045 Burnett Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Mark Duda, same. Metal fabrication.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Bkaye Insurance Company Inc. 444A North Main St., Suite 230, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Bryan Kaye, same. Insurance agency.

FLORENCE

Capers Construction Inc., 423 Ryan Road, Florence, MA 01062. Michael Capers, same. Residential construction.

HOLYOKE

Care Improvement Inc., 17 Nick Cosmos Way, Holyoke, MA 01040. Jose Dias, 53 Christopher Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Commercial and residential building maintenance and repairs.

Holyoke Auto Glass Inc., 1584 Dwight St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Mark Sadler, same. Auto Glass sales and installation.

LENOX

Buddy Boys’ Specialty Foods Inc., 120 Reservoir Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Jason Macioge, same. Manufacturing of food products.

LONGMEADOW

Harrington Holdings Inc., 163 Western Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Robert Harrington Jr., same. Commercial real estate services.

LUDLOW

1ST American Sewer & Drain Inc., 58 Cross Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Matthew Faulha, same. Service of maintaining sewer and drain lines.

Cops Under Fire Project Inc., 261 Woodland Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Frank Joseph Gallo, same. Provides therapy and non-medical services (e.g., trainings).

MONSON

Chicopee Auto Farm Inc., 290 Wilbraham Road, Monson, MA 01057. Dwayne Pafumi, same. Sales and marketing of automobile parts and used automobiles.

NORTH ADAMS

East Drink Inc., 135 Bonair Ave., North Adams, MA 01247. Jared Bruce Decoteau, same.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Muslims, 5 Melville St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Gokseven Yidiz, 87 Michael Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. A mosque serving the communities of Western Massachusetts with attendant facilities.

Food Allergy Allies Inc., 93 Blythewood Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Gail Cantor, same. Organization designed to educate people about restaurants, hotels, and other establishments that support and make accommodations for people with life-threatening food allergies

SOUTHAMPTON

Fitzgibbon Enterprises Inc., 31 Bissonette Circle, Southampton, MA 01073. James FitzGibbon III, same. Commercial real estate appraisal services.

SPRINGFIELD

Care Point Home Healthcare Inc., 155 Maple St., Suite 401, Springfield, MA 01105. Susan Kibaiya, 10 Primrose Way, St., Apt. 1108, Haverhill, MA 01830. Home healthcare services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alsm Trucking Inc., 191 North Blvd., West Springfield, MA 01089. Alexander Blinov, same. General freight trucking service.

Badazz Runners Inc., 47 Southworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Jessica Lynn Pereplyotchi, same. Organization established to raise money for runners who either can’t afford or are in the need of running items.

WESTFIELD

EAA, 1561 Inc., 110 Airport Road, Care of Bruce Green, Westfield, MA 01085. Lindsey Pell, 23 Stafford Water St., Somers, CT 06071. Non-profit organization of aviation pilots and enthusiasts promoting general aviation through community outreach and awareness.

WORTHINGTON

Family FM Inc., 712 Route 112 South, PO Box 84, Worthington, MA 01098. Tim Allen, same. Radio broadcast designed to provide wholesome family programing and spread the love of God.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Briefcase Departments

Legislature Approves UMass Funding Increase
BOSTON — UMass President Robert Caret commended the state House and Senate for approving a major funding increase for the UMass system, funding sufficient for a second consecutive tuition and mandatory-fee freeze for in-state undergraduate students. “UMass is poised at the brink of a new era as a result of what would be an extraordinary, two-year, $100 million state investment in its future and in the futures of the tens of thousands of students who bring their aspirations and abilities to our campuses every year,” Caret said. “We are honored by this expression of support from the Legislature, particularly because the members of the House and Senate, given how in tune they are with their constituents, take this step because they recognize the vital role that UMass plays in every corner of the Commonwealth.” Henry Thomas III, chairman of the UMass board of trustees, called the Legislature’s action “historic,” adding: “over the past two years, the University of Massachusetts has received one of the largest increases of any public university in the nation, and this provides opportunity for our students and a strong foundation for our Commonwealth’s future. In addition to thanking the Legislature and its leaders, I want to commend President Caret for his leadership and vision and note the key role the chancellors play in making this process work. We are here in part because we have demonstrated the significant steps the university has taken in the areas of efficiency, transparency, and accountability — and these steps have been championed by our leadership team at the system and campus levels.” He added, “this historic moment would not be occurring without the support of our governor, as Gov. Patrick has been our university’s staunch ally throughout his tenure in office, vividly understanding education’s transformative power.” The fiscal year 2015 state budget approved by the House and Senate funds UMass at $519 million — a $40 million increase over FY 2014 and enough for the second tuition-and-fee freeze as envisioned under Caret’s 50-50 proposal. The state budget approved by the Legislature now goes to Patrick, who has 10 days to review it. Because the $40 million appropriation increase the university received in FY 2014 carried with it an additional $10 million in state fringe-benefit funding, UMass actually saw a $50 million hike in state funding during the year — a pattern that would be repeated in FY 2015 if funding for UMass remains at $519 million. Advanced by Caret after he assumed the UMass presidency in July 2011, the 50-50 plan called for a two-year, $100 million increase in state funding for UMass, with the goals of strengthening the university overall and equalizing the amount of money students and the state provided for educational programs. UMass said it would freeze tuition and mandatory fees in each of the years it received full funding of the 50-50 program. UMass received the first year of 50-50 funding during 2013-14 and froze tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students. Student charges vary from campus to campus, but under the rates recently approved by the UMass board of trustees, tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students at UMass Amherst in 2014-15 will remain at $13,258. The cost of attending the university’s flagship campus with room and board factored in would be $24,215. “College affordability is an issue that is on people’s minds in every corner of the Commonwealth,” Caret said. “Students and parents want to be sure that there is going to be an affordable, high-quality educational opportunity available for the young man or young woman who has worked hard and has achieved at the K through 12 level. And that is what is so important about the action the House and Senate has taken. The Legislature is saying that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the University of Massachusetts stand ready to be your partners in achievement. That is a critical message, and one that is being heard across the state.”

State Business Confidence Off in June, Up on Year
BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index recorded a reading of 53.7 in June, making for a second-quarter average of 53.8. “The positive quarterly average reflects the diminution in recent months of major economic-policy conflict in Washington, which has contributed to stronger business confidence,” said Raymond Torto, global chairman of research at CBRE and chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). “With less ambient uncertainty, employers are becoming more positive about adding personnel, a sign of confidence that is reflected in our survey. The other notable improvement is in responses from small employers, those with 25 or fewer employees, who are now about as optimistic as mid-size firms.” The AIM Index has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. The index reached its historic high of 68.5 on two occasions in 1997-98, and its all-time low of 33.3 in February 2009. In June 2013 it stood at 48.9. Nearly all of the sub-indices based on selected questions or categories of respondent were down from May, but all were up from last June. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, was up 3.3 points on the year to 50.9, and the U.S. Index of national business conditions was 7.6 points ahead of last June at 48.2. “Massachusetts has generally outperformed the nation economically since the onset of the recession,” said Alan Clayton-Matthews, professor at the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, and a BEA member. “Our state is well-positioned to continue to thrive, but is inevitably standing out less as the rest of the country returns to normal performance.” The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, was 4.1 points above last June’s level at 52.8, and the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, was up 6.7 points from a year before at 54.6. “The consensus of economic forecasts calls for faster growth through the rest of this year and into 2015, and most respondents to our survey agree,” Clayton-Matthews noted. “Small and large employers are more optimistic about the near future than mid-size companies; manufacturers rate current conditions lower than other employers, but have similar expectations for the second half of the year.” The Company Index, reflecting survey respondents’ assessments of conditions for their own operations, was up 5.3 points on the year to 56.5. The Employment Index was up the same amount at 54.6, and the Sales Index gained even more, 7.6 points to 57.6. All three were off fractionally from May. “The employment results, even with a marginal loss for the month, continue to reflect a moderate upward trend,” said BEA member Elliot Winer, chief economist for Northeast Economic Analysis Group LLC. “Among employers responding to the survey, 41% expected to add personnel in the next six months, while only 10% foresaw staff reductions, a marked improvement from the already positive 38%-23% split for the prior six months.” Confidence fell in the manufacturing sector (down 2.9 to 51.5) but rose among other employers (up 2.8 to 56.8), and lower outside Greater Boston (52.8, down 1.5) than within the metropolitan area (54.1, down 0.2). Small employers (25 or fewer employees) were about as confident as mid-size firms (26 to 100 employees), while employers of more than 100 were more positive. “Responses on employment were, however, remarkably uniform,” Winer noted, “by region, for manufacturers and other employers, and for companies of all sizes.”

Construction Spending Inches Higher in May
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total construction spending edged higher for the third straight month in May, as solid increases in private non-residential and public construction outweighed a downturn in residential projects, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that the pickup in highway spending is in jeopardy of reversing sharply unless policy makers act urgently to shore up the federal Highway Trust Fund. “The May figures show that construction activity continues to expand, but with lots of variability by month and project type,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “These uneven patterns seem likely to continue for the rest of the year.” Construction put in place totaled $956 billion in May, 0.1% above the upwardly revised April total and 6.6% higher than in May 2013. For the first five months of 2014, total spending rose 8.2% from the January-May 2013 total. Private residential construction spending in May retreated 1.5% from April, when homebuilders may have put in extra hours to make up for adverse winter weather in many regions. The May total was 7.5% above the May 2013 level, representing an 11% increase in single-family spending, a 31% boost for multi-family, and a 2.4% decline in improvements to existing housing. Private non-residential spending rose 1.1% in May and 11% over 12 months. The largest private segment, power construction — comprising work on oil and gas fields and pipelines as well as electricity projects — rebounded 4.3% from a sharp drop in April and was up 30% year-over-year. Among other major private nonresidential segments, commercial construction climbed 6.5% over 12 months, manufacturing construction rose 6.7%, and office work jumped 23%. Public construction spending rose 1.0% for the month and 1.2% year over year.

Cost of Unemployment Insurance to Fall
BOSTON — Massachusetts employers will save money on unemployment insurance under legislation signed by Gov. Deval Patrick Thursday as part of a compromise to raise the state’s minimum wage. The new law freezes the rates for the insurance this year at 2013 levels, and lowers them slightly in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Currently, Massachusetts has the fourth-highest unemployment-insurance cost, with companies spending $714 per employee, on average. Under the new law, the minimum wage in Massachusetts will increase to $11 per hour by 2017, from $8.

Greenfield Launches Technology Master Plan
GREENFIELD — The town of Greenfield announced recently that implementation of the town’s technology master plan is underway. The master plan, an initiative started by Mayor William Martin in the fall of 2010, is another step in the mayor’s continuing “Stabilize and Expand Greenfield” Campaign, an effort to create a sustainable and resilient community that also prepares for opportunities created by external forces in the form of jobs, grants, loans, and recreational, cultural, and societal enhancements, as well as upgrades related to infrastructure, buildings, and quality of life. The plan includes upgrading the town’s information-technology assets and building a town-wide ‘last-mile’ broadband infrastructure to serve every business and resident that chooses to subscribe. “This is the culmination of three years of independent research and planning,” Martin said. “We have read and reread the information, discussed with internal and external experts, and now seek to follow a pathway outlined by this research and discussion that will produce a new, technology-rich future for the town of Greenfield. It will allow us, as local providers, to serve our citizens and businesses in a proactive, efficient, and user-friendly manner. We will have the ability to provide Internet access to many of our citizens who cannot currently access the Internet today or are prevented from a rapid and broad connection.” Beginning in 2010, Martin and Economic Development Director Robert Pyers began an effort to focus on the town’s lack of telecommunications and information-technology infrastructure. They believed that an investment in technology would help spur economic development, enhance public-health and public-safety communications, increase quality educational opportunities, and encourage government efficiency and local democracy. Research had also shown that investing in technology would help the town retain technology-based businesses and spur a knowledge-based economy while helping residents take advantage of the global educational, economic, and entertainment resources available through the Internet. “Over the course of the past three years, we have engaged three consulting firms to plan our approach,” said Martin. “The three Massachusetts-based consulting firms include Kelley Management Group Inc. of Wilbraham, JFK Systems of Somerset, and the Skyline Group from Uxbridge. Each has completed their studies and presented their strategic recommendations, which we are now deploying.” Kelley Management Group produced a Municipal Telecommunications Business Plan, which recommends that Greenfield move forward as a municipal telecommunications services provider with full town ownership and control. KMG’s business plan suggests the town will provide the best telecommunications services to every municipal entity, business, and residence at the lowest possible cost. Martin has accepted this plan and is moving forward with the creation of a town-owned Greenfield Technology Division, which will operate a break-even business with reserves for investment into future capital expenditures. JFK Systems developed a comprehensive municipal information-technology strategic plan, which defines and coordinates how the town focuses its IT resources and provides a consistent process necessary to link the various IT departments’ plans and initiatives with the needs of the citizens of Greenfield. The Skyline Group produced a municipal LAN/WAN site-assessment report and recommendations for the town’s municipally owned and town-occupied buildings. This report gives an assessment, inventory, and analysis of current network infrastructure, along with the risks associated with the current deployment. It also provides recommendations to achieve network enrichments in preparation for the town’s new municipal telecommunications network and services. Implementation of the technology master plan is a three-step process that is currently underway. The process begins with upgrading and/or selecting new municipal IT business applications that support the town’s business processes and incorporate industry standards and best-practice functionality and technologies. The next step in the process involves a redefinition of the technical requirements of the newly selected municipal IT business applications — requirements such as CPU speed, memory, data-networking speed, storage, data management, security, data sharing, etc. — and then building an optimal IT infrastructure, including computers, printers, servers, local area networking, etc., required to support it. The final step is the town’s most ambitious and will have the greatest impact on the community: Greenfield will build a low-cost, high-speed ‘last-mile’ broadband infrastructure to support the town’s new IT infrastructure, and to meet the voice, data, and Internet needs of every business and resident.

2015 Healthcare Costs Projected to Grow 6.8%
Growth in healthcare spending is expected to tick upward next year, in part because consumers are now seeking care they put off during the economic downturn, according to a report released this week. Authored by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute, the report forecasts medical cost growth of 6.8%, compared to 6.5% for this year. The projected increase is slight compared to double-digit increases seen before the downturn, but the rate of growth had been slowing in the past five years, so the upward shift is worth noting, said Ceci Connolly, managing director of the institute.

Number of Jobless Seeking Aid Falls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined late last month, the latest evidence that an economic slowdown earlier this year hasn’t caused employers to cut jobs. Weekly applications fell 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 312,000, the U.S. Labor Department said. The four-week average rose 2,000 to 314,000, but the average has fallen 9% since Jan. 1.

Home Sales Post Largest Gain Nationally Since 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of previously owned homes posted the best gain in nearly three years in May, the National Assoc. of Realtors reported, rising 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.89 million. That gain was the fastest since August 2011; still, sales are 5% below the pace of May 2013. And the pace of home sales is well below the 5.1 million homes sold in 2013 and off the pace of 5.5 million annual sales that would reflect a healthy economy. Sales were dampened by last year’s rise in mortgage rates, tight supplies, and tougher lending standards.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

Bay Path Is Now Officially a University
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path faculty, staff and students marked July 1 as the official first day as a university — in fact, the first women’s university in the Commonwealth. Before a crowd of more than 250 members from the Bay Path community, President Carol Leary said, “we are enthusiastic about becoming Bay Path University as it more appropriately reflects the complexity, drive, and bold dreams of this institution. Our three campuses have been expanded by a location in downtown Springfield, bringing us back to our roots, that boasts the first online college in the country exclusively for women. Soon, we will have a new location in East Longmeadow with a 57,000-square-foot building to house our programs in health science.” She noted that 19 graduate degrees, online learning communities, and athletic fields round out the picture of “today’s Bay Path.” This spring, the college secured approvals for the transition to university status from the Mass. Department of Higher Education and the New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). With this approval, the board of trustees also reaffirmed the university’s mission to the education of women at the undergraduate level. Bay Path is a four-year, private university with an enrollment of more than 2,400 students at its Longmeadow campus and satellite campuses in Sturbridge and Burlington. The university offers undergraduate degrees for women, graduate degrees for men and women on campus and online, and the American Women’s College, offering accelerated degrees programs for adult women online or on campus through its One-Day-a-Week program.

Jewish Lifecare Announces Campaign
LONGMEADOW — Dr. Robert Baevsky, chair of the Jewish Lifecare board of directors, announced that Susan Kline and Stephen Krevalin, longtime volunteers for the organization formerly known as Jewish Geriatric Services, are chairing Project Transformation: A New World of Care, a $9 million capital campaign in support of several projects that will transform elder-care services at Jewish Lifecare. “Jewish Lifecare has always prided itself on being a progressive, forward-looking organization that continuously engages the ever-changing needs of the elderly,” said Baevsky. “Project Transformation: A New World of Care continues our journey of culture change and person-centered care, as we enhance, build, and expand services and facilities to improve health outcomes and enhance resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.” Both Kline and Krevalin are former chairs of the Jewish Lifecare board of directors. Kline served as chair from 2012 to 2014, during which time she led the strategic-planning process leading to Project Transformation. Krevalin served as chair from 1996 to 2000, and has served on or chaired numerous committees, including the 2012 Centennial Celebration. Both Kline and Krevalin also served on the rebranding committee, leading to the organization’s rebranding as Jewish Lifecare. “For the past two years, it has been my privilege to chair the board of directors and help shape this transformational journey,” said Kline. “As we move away from traditional models of care and embrace the small-house model of care, we will not only improve the care provided, but also enhance the dignity of those living here.” In addition to her Jewish Lifecare volunteerism, Kline has also long been associated with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, currently overseeing all HGF programs and grants in Western Mass. Krevalin, a managing partner at Bacon Wilson, P.C., and his family have given back to the Jewish Lifecare community for generations. The Project Transformation: A New World of Care campaign will support the construction of a state-of-the-art, 24-bed rehabilitation facility; renovations to the Leavitt Family Jewish Home in the small-house model of care; and other significant upgrades to the entire campus. Other funding sources will include an owner’s equity contribution and bank financing. Jewish Lifecare has engaged the architectural firm of Perkins Eastman, as well as Jude Rabig, two of the foremost experts on culture change and small-house design in the U.S., to assist in the design of the upgrades and new facility. Groundbreaking for the new rehabilitation center is expected later this fall, with construction to be completed by the fall of 2015.

Plastics Manufacturer Pioneers New Technology
LUDLOW — Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc., a plastics manufacturer specializing in extrusion blow molding and injection stretch blow molding, is pioneering the use of new technology to manufacture sustainable plastic packaging for major brands like Mrs. Dash, owned by B&G Foods. “An analysis of the Mrs. Dash packaging process revealed the need to create a more sustainable bottle,” said Mel O’Leary Jr., president and CEO of Meredith-Springfield. “While sustainable packaging has become a point of interest for manufacturers with regard to environmental benefits, significant cost savings can also be realized. Sustainable package innovation offered by advanced plastic molding technology minimizes packaging costs, which in turn reduces warehousing and transportation costs as well.” Meredith-Springfield constructed pilot molds and conducted design experiments with the objective of reducing the amount of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) used in the creation of Mrs. Dash packaging. “Manufacturers seeking more sustainable plastic packaging should look for innovative ways to reduce PET,” said O’Leary. “For Mrs. Dash, we are using the most advanced plastic molding technology to alter the amount of plastic and place PET only where it most impacts package performance.” By adjusting the weight-bearing performance of the packaging, Meredith-Springfield was able to reduce the weight of a Mrs. Dash bottle by more than 25%. The more sustainable packaging saves B&G Foods an excess of 200,000 pounds of PET resin per year and reduces related costs of optimizing other aspects of the molding and delivery process. “In reducing the weight, we carefully engineered the placement of remaining mass of plastic to go into the areas of the bottle which would maximize top-loading ability,” said O’Leary. The entire redesign resulted in a significant cost savings for B&G Foods, but required in-depth research and development. The new extrusion blow molding machine produces more than 100,000 Mrs. Dash bottles in each 24-hour production period and is capable of delivering more than 35 million units per year. “This process is a major volume addition to our evolving PET business,” said O’Leary. “It provides economies of scale with resin, packaging, and transportation purchases, so it helps lower all costs and adds to our critical mass on both extrusion blow molding and stretch blow molding capabilities.” The machine is a one-step process for making specialty PET bottles versus a two-step process used to make carbonated beverage bottles. Beverage bottles require multiple steps; first, a ‘preform’ is molded in an injection molding machine and then transferred to a reheat-stretch machine. “Our technology is the most energy-efficient method available,” said O’Leary. “It goes from plastic pellets to finished bottles on one machine.”

Holiday Inn Express Ludlow Receives Recognition for Service
LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Hotel Group announced that its Holiday Inn Express Ludlow received recognition from InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for service excellence among the 47 Holiday Inns and Holiday Inn Expresses in the Greater Boston region. The three-story, 71-room hotel at 321 Center St. ranked first in overall service, first in lowest percentage of guest problems, and second for overall guest satisfaction. General Manager Melissa Labonte said that “it is an honor to be recognized for the hard work my staff puts in each day. We really do believe our guests are like family. When they are here, they are home.” The hotel is located just south of the Mass Pike. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout the hotel, as well as Express Start breakfast in the lobby each morning. The hotel also features a fitness center, indoor heated pool, and 24-hour business center. Holiday Inn Express Ludlow is owned and operated by Pioneer Valley Hotel Group, LLC. Reservations can be made by calling (413) 589-9300 or visiting hiexpress.com/ludlowma. Group and meeting inquiries can be directed to Connie Foster, the hotel’s director of sales, at (413) 750-3106 or [email protected].

Leavitt Family Jewish Home Accredited by Joint Commission
LONGMEADOW — The Leavitt Family Jewish Home at Jewish Lifecare has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare qualityand patient and resident safety in nursing homes. The accreditation award recognizes the nursing home’s dedication to continuous compliance with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. The Jewish Home underwent a rigorous, on-site survey on June 18. A Joint Commission surveyor evaluated the nursing home for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and residents, including infection prevention and control, leadership, and medication management. “In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, the Leavitt Family Jewish Home has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients and residents that goes above and beyond federal and state requirements,” said Gina Zimmermann, executive director, Nursing Care Center Accreditation for the Joint Commission. “Accreditation is a voluntary process, and I commend the Jewish Home for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.” The Joint Commission’s Nursing Care Center accreditation program, formerly the Long Term Care accreditation program, was established in 1966 and accredits nearly 1,000 organizations offering nursing home services. The Joint Commission’s standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and residents and the management of nursing-care centers. The standards are developed in consultation with industry experts, providers, measurement experts, and consumers. “With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. Joint Commission accreditation provides us a framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” said Stephen Roizen, administrator of the Leavitt Family Jewish Home. “Achieving Joint Commission accreditation, for our organization, is a major step toward maintaining excellence and continually improving the care we provide.”

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Departments People on the Move

Hampden Bancorp Inc. announced the following:

Robert Massey

• Robert Massey has been named Chief Operations Officer. He has more than 38 years of experience in banking, most recently serving as chief financial officer, a position he had held from 2008. He began his banking career with Amherst Savings Bank in 1976. During his career, Massey has held senior positions of responsibility for financial reporting, investments, retail banking, information technology, bank operations, human resources, and auditing. He joined Hampden Bank in 1991 as its treasurer. He is a 1973 graduate of Holyoke Community College and 1975 graduate of UMass Amherst. He has served on the boards of several community organizations and is currently president of Hampden Savings Charitable Foundation, treasurer of Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation, treasurer of Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc., audit committee chairman for the Western Mass. Council of Boy Scouts of America, and a board member for the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter. Massey has been past president of the Great Trails Council Boy Scouts of America, finance officer of American Legion Post 271, and a former instructor for the Center for Financial Training; and

Tara Corthell

• Tara Corthell has been named Chief Financial Officer. She joined Hampden Bank in 2006 as vice president, finance manager. In 2013, she was promoted to senior vice president, director of finance, and she oversees the finance and accounting areas, including internal and external financial reporting, managing the accounting department, budgeting, investments, borrowings, and other finance and accounting functions. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting as well as a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. Prior to joining to the bank, she held accounting and finance positions at the Hartford Insurance Co. in Connecticut and State Street (formerly Investors Bank and Trust) in Boston. She is an active member in several professional organizations and a student mentor at Brookings Elementary School in Springfield.
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North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announced several promotions in its branches and corporate offices:

Patty Ostrout

Laurie Wisniewski

• Vice President Patty Ostrout has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Retail Banking. With more than 25 years in the financial industry, Ostrout started with NBSB in 2012;
• Operations Manager Laurie Wisniewski has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. She started as a teller at NBSB in 1985 before holding positions in accounting and other aspects of the organization. Her promotion to vice president of Operations means she is coming full circle, as she’ll be working closely again with the branches and in the deposit areas of banking;

Tammy Martin

Courtney Fitzmaurice

• Branch Administrator Tammy Martin has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Branch Administrator. Martin received her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College (now Worcester State University) and has more than 10 years of experience in the banking industry. She has been at NBSB for nearly two years; and
• Credit Analyst Courtney Fitzmaurice has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Portfolio Manager. A graduate of Worcester State University and the Massachusetts Banker’s Commercial Lending School, Fitzmaurice joined the bank in 2011. As commercial portfolio manager, she will work directly with small businesses through the expanding Business Center at NBSB, which offers a wide range of loan and deposit products for business customers. The Business Center was also recently named a preferred lender for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. announced that William Ryan has been appointed to its board of directors as Chairman. Ryan was formerly chairman of the board and CEO of TD Banknorth. The company also announced that Lawrence Bossidy has retired from Berkshire’s board of directors. Bossidy has served as Berkshire’s lead independent director since 2012, and previously served as chairman since 2002. Ryan is the majority owner of the Maine Red Claws, an NBA Development League basketball team affiliated with the Boston Celtics. He also serves as a trustee of the Libra Foundation and serves on the board of advisors at the University of New England.
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Cheri Mills

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Cheri Mills as Assistant Vice President and Consumer & Business Banking Center manager at the St. James Avenue office in Springfield. She brings more than 27 years of banking experience to her new position. Mills attended Holyoke Community College and Elms College. She serves as the president of the Wilbraham Middle School PTO, registrar and volunteer coordinator for the Falcon Youth Football Assoc., and secretary/treasurer of the Morgan Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
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Baystate Health recently announced three leadership appointments for its regional community hospitals:
• Steven Bradley succeeds Chuck Gijanto as President of Baystate Franklin Medical Center and the Baystate Northern Region. Bradley has served for 14 years as Baystate Health’s vice president for Government and Community Relations and Public Affairs. He led the team that garnered state approval for Baystate Medical Center’s $300 million Hospital of the Future project, and more recently helped facilitate a resolution to a lengthy labor dispute at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Prior to joining Baystate Health, Bradley served as regional director for what was then known as the Mass. Department of Mental Retardation, where he carried administrative, financial, and regulatory responsibilities and provided leadership to 6,000 direct and contract employees serving thousands of patients and families in the region. Bradley also served as chief of staff to state Sen. Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst), and has grown to know Franklin County well in that role and in his subsequent positions. He has served as selectman in the town of Pelham and as board president for the Massachusetts Public Health Assoc., and is past chair of the board of trustees for Springfield Technical Community College and the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s legislative affairs committee;
• Dennis Chalke has been named Senior Vice President of Community Hospitals for Baystate Health, an expansion of his current role. Chalke currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Baystate Health, and will continue in that role in addition to his new position. In his expanded role, he will oversee the presidents of Baystate’s community hospitals and regions. He has more than 26 years of healthcare experience, having joined Baystate in 1988. Chalke holds an MBA from UMass Amherst and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Ithaca College; and
• Dr. M. Shafeeq Ahmed will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer for Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, and will also serve as Acting President of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. Ahmed’s responsibilities include leadership for inpatient and outpatient practice operations, hospital medical-staff oversight, provider recruitment, quality and patient-satisfaction program oversight, leadership development, strategic planning, and financial stewardship. He 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 BMLH, Ahmed had served as president of the medical staff, chief of Ob/Gyn, and a member of the board of directors at the Naval Hospital at Cherry Point in North Carolina. Ahmed is also a member of the Baystate Medical Practices board of directors, and he has served as vice president of the BMLH medical staff. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Boston University, received his doctorate in medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, and completed his ob/gyn residency training through Tufts University at Baystate Medical Center.
Additional leadership appointments for the Baystate Eastern Region will be made at a later date, with Ahmed continuing to serve in a senior leadership role.
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Danielle Drapeau

Florence Savings Bank announced that Danielle Drapeau has joined the bank as a Mortgage Production Officer. Drapeau brings more than 20 years of banking experience to her new role with FSB. Most recently, she was an underwriter-officer with United Bank, located in West Springfield. Her experience includes underwriting loans that include FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, and USDA Farmers Home. FSB President and CEO John Heaps Jr. said that “Danielle is a welcome addition to our team here at Florence Savings Bank. Her expertise will provide tremendous value to us and to the customers we serve.”
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David Chase, vice president and commercial lender for Hampden Bank, was recently named a 2014 Community Bank Hero by Banker & Tradesman magazine. This honor is given to business professionals who provide outstanding service to their clients, and who have gone above and beyond for the community. Chase was recently honored at an awards gala held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Boston. A lifetime resident of Western Mass., he is actively involved with several organizations, including the West of the River Chamber of Commerce as a board member. Chase is also a board member of the Gray House, where he volunteers his time to the organization’s efforts to revitalize the community.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• July 21: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Registration and lunch are from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with a shotgun start at noon, and reception and dinner starting at 5 p.m. Cost: $125 per player. Presented by Hampshire Hospitality Group. Co-scholarship sponsor: Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Silver sponsors: Encharter Insurance, J.F. Conlon & Associates, MBA. Lunch sponsor: Davis Financial Group, LLC. Dinner sponsor: Fallon Community Health Plan. Bronze sponsors: Daily Hampshire Gazette, NEPM, Steve Lewis Subaru. Carts sponsor: Taylor Rental. Water sponsor: Atkins Farms Country Market. Towels: Hampshire College.

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

• July 16: Summer Sizzle, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by the Chicopee Moose Family Center, 244 Fuller Road in Chicopee. This year’s theme is Old Vegas. Enjoy a great menu by Log Rolling, featuring Golden Nugget chicken, Caesar’s Palace salad, roulette burgers, Sinatra franks, Sahara sweet potato fries, Flamingo french fries, Stardust sides (cheese, peppers, and onions), Desert Inn desserts, iced tea, and lemonade. After you enjoy dinner, stop by one of the many casino games and see if you can win big, or play a few of the popular summer games such as the water balloon toss. Tickets cost $25.

• Aug. 21: Member Workshop, 9-11 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St. in Springfield. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency. “You’re Social. Now What? Is It Working?” You’ve thought about what social networks to use for your business or nonprofit, and you’re ready to take the next step. Where do you go from there? This workshop will give you a closer look at the popular social-media channels — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+. We’ll show you the benefits of using each, how other organizations are marketing with them, and some dos and don’ts of each channel. You’ll also get tips on how to tell if your social media activity is working. Free to members.

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

• July 25: 30th Annual Golf Tournament, at Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Scramble format with 9 a.m. shotgun start. Games, contests, and raffles. Team fees include lunch and steak dinner. Major sponsors: Easthampton Savings Bank and Five Star Building Corp. Event sponsors: Innovative Business Systems Inc. and TurningLeaf Design. Opportunities for business exposure include tee sponsors, donations to the golfer’s gift bag, and raffle-prize donations. Team fees: $440; tee sponsorships: $75/$125. This year’s 30th anniversary tournament will honor William Cater Jr., the first golf chairman. Contact the chamber to sign up a team, arrange a sponsorship, or make a raffle or gift prize donation.

• Aug. 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Freedom Credit Union and Wireless Zone of Easthampton, 422 Main St., Easthampton. Sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Aug. 13: Networking Across the River, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Join an evening of networking with the Greater Holyoke and South Hadley/Granby Chambers of Commerce as we cruise along the Connecticut River on the Lady Bea. Tickets are $20 for members. Seats are limited. To sign up, call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at www.holyokechamber.com.

• Aug. 20: Chamber Summer Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLC Tickets: $20 for members and advance reservations, and $30 for non-members and at the door. Price includes a hot buffet.

NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

• July 24: Metacomet Monadnock Hike, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a 4.6-mile loop hike on Mt. Holyoke in Hadley. We will take a rarely traveled route that includes some of the best views in Massachusetts, along with a plane crash site, old carriage roads, and the famous Summit House. This hike has 1,200 feet of elevation gain and is mostly moderate with some strenuous sections. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes, water, a flashlight, and bug spray. We will meet at 5:30 at the Metacomet Monadnock trailhead on Old Mountain Road in Hadley. Please note that the trailhead is not at the gate for the auto road up Mt. Holyoke; it is located at the other end of Old Mountain Road. You can park on the side of the road next to the trailhead. Look for the NAYP sign.

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

• Aug. 18: Annual Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Course, Southwick. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(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. Please join us for an open house.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• July 24: Great Golf Escape 2014, hosted by Wyckoff Country Club, Holyoke. Wyckoff is an 18-hole, par-69, 6,100-yard championship golf course built on the rolling property at the base of Mt. Tom. Gold Sponsors: Country Bank and Insurance Center of New England.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Agenda Departments

Yidstock 2014
July 17-20: Boasting an array of films, concerts, lectures, and workshops, Yidstock 2014: The Festival of New Yiddish Music lands in Amherst for four days. The third annual festival will bring the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center at Hampshire College. The $185 festival pass ($145 for Yiddish Book Center members) includes admission to all concerts, lectures, and workshops. The weekend will offer an intriguing glimpse into Jewish roots and jazzy soul music through popular Yiddish bands like the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Klezmatics, Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All-Stars, and more. Friday and Saturday feature dance workshops as well. In addition to the festival-pass option, tickets may be purchased for individual events as well. See www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock for more information.

NECBL All-Star Game
July 20: The Valley Blue Sox will host this year’s New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at MacKenzie Stadium in Holyoke, with events — including a home-run derby, a 60-yard dash, and an accuracy throwing competition — starting at 12 noon, and the game’s first pitch at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $8. For more information or to order tickets, call (413) 533-1100 or e-mail [email protected].

Leadership Skills for Supervisors, Managers
July 24: Ensure the future of your organization by providing leadership skills for your supervisors and managers. The Principles of Leadership II series, sponsored by the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, emphasizes team-building skills. Participants will learn how to develop high-performance teams, lead change, and take their time-management and interpersonal skills to the next level. The series follows on the heels of Principles of Leadership I, which focused on the one-to-one relationship between the supervisor or manager and each of his or her direct reports. Participants in Principles of Leadership II, which begins on July 24, must complete five core programs — on topics ranging from team dysfunction to problem-solving skills; from time management to emotional intelligence — to receive the certificate of completion. To register, contact Sue Miller, director of Learning and Development at the Employers Assoc., at [email protected] or (877) 662-6444, ext. 3013.

Jazz & Roots Festival
Aug 9: Following in the footsteps of the Hoop City Jazz and Arts Festival, which drew more than 20,000 people to downtown Springfield, is the inaugural Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, intended to celebrate the emergence of Springfield’s Cultural District and promote an arts-driven, community-oriented, and sustainable revitalization of the city. The free, outdoor festival, to be held in Court Square in downtown Springfield, will feature locally and internationally acclaimed musical artists, a variety of ethnic cuisines and local food producers, and more. This inclusive event aims to bring people from Springfield and the surrounding region together to foster connection, stimulate the local economy, and highlight positive initiativescontributing to the betterment of Springfield’s residents, and uniting the city with the rest of the Pioneer Valley. The organization’s mission is to use music and art to celebrate community and culture, build shared purpose, and catalyze social and environmental change. For more information, contact Stephanie Killian at (413) 303-0101, ext. 102, or [email protected].

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 100 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. Current Silver Sponsors are Health New England, Johnson & Hill Staffing, and DIF Design, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff July 15, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Laura Zych v. Complete Restoration Solutions Inc.
Allegation: Negligence and failure to warn of accumulation of liquid on floor causing a slip and fall: $3,608.57
Filed: 6/11/14

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Jennifer Atlee and Marko Packard v. Michael G. John d/b/a Excavating, Etc. and Timothy E. Maginnis
Allegation: Negligence in the design and installation of a septic system: $28,000
Filed: 6/10/14

Kevin Davis, as parent of Nicole Davis, and Leah Davis v. Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort Inc.
Allegation: Failure to properly supervise a whitewater rafting trip and failure to respond to a medical emergency involving the minor plaintiff: $50,000
Filed: 6/6/14

Laura Doull, et al v. Anna C. Foster, N.P. and Robert J. Miller, M.D.
Allegation: Failure to adequately monitor and document dosage of progesterone therapy leading to right heart failure, severe VTE due to thrombophilia ascribed to progesterone: $1,000,000+
Filed: 5/15/14

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
M. Solomon Casket Co. of Rhode Island Inc. v. Fiske Funeral Home Inc., d/b/a Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $18,235.99
Filed: 6/9/14

Western Mass Electric Co. v. Somerset Long Term Care, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of electrical services provided: $24,795.63
Filed: 5/2/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Bakaert Corp. v. Rene America Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $27,579.93
Filed: 6/14/14

City of Springfield v. MGB Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $59,750
Filed: 6/9/14

Pedro T. Perez v. Pascacio Reynoso and Springfield Homeowners Assoc. Inc.
Allegation: Misrepresentation in the sale of a business and breach of contract: $130,000
Filed: 5/30/14

Raymond St. Hilaire v. Western MA Environmental, LLC
Allegation: Negligence and breach of warranty in connection with remediation work done at the plaintiff’s residence: $100,000+
Filed: 5/30/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Elena Reyes v. Premier Plus Consulting, LLC and Raymona Dube
Allegation: Defendant accepted payment for services they failed to provide: $5,495
Filed: 5/23/14

Jennifer P. Kalvinek v. Oscar Reyes d/b/a Reyes Auto Sales
Allegation: Fraudulent sale of vehicle, odometer fraud, breach of Truth in Lending Act: $20,000
Filed: 6/9/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Adler Tank Rentals, LLC v. GML Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,817.51
Filed: 6/17/14

Country Development Corp. v. Maureen Basile d/b/a Maureen’s Sweet Shoppe
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $11,957.30
Filed: 6/3/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Islam Agayev, a minor, by his parents and next friends, Ravshan Agayev and Dilbar Takhsilova v. Everett Beird, Eric Fleming, 3PD Inc., and Tony Walters Services
Allegation: Negligence causing the minor plaintiff to be struck by a refrigerator falling off of a truck: $60,000
Filed: 5/1/14

M.B. Haynes Corp. v. Alliance Medical Gas Corp.
Allegation: Enforcement of a previous judgment: $14,781.74
Filed: 5/19/14

Western Mass Electric Co. v. Ronald H. Lynde, Roy Bros. Inc., and Safety Insurance Co.
Allegation: Defendant struck and damaged plaintiff’s electrical facilities and failed to make a reasonable offer of settlement: $9,755.34
Filed: 5/15/14

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Departments People on the Move

Kristina Drzal Houghton

At its recent annual meeting, the Springfield Boys & Girls Club board of directors elected Kristina Drzal Houghton as its new Chairman. Houghton has been an active member of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club’s board of directors since 2003, serving on the club’s finance, Festival of Trees, and resource-development committees. Houghton is a partner and director of taxation services for the Holyoke-based public accounting firm Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. She has extensive experience in tax-exempt organizations and unrelated business-income tax issues, as well as tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses. Her clients include those in the service, retail, transportation, medical, construction, manufacturing, education, insurance, and not-for-profit industries. Houghton received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from American International College and her master’s in taxation from Bentley College, and she has more than 30 years of experience in the area of taxation. She was a former tax manager with Coopers & Lybrand. Her professional affiliations include the AICPA and the MSCPA. She is the immediate past president of the board of the Springfield Symphony, served as the former treasurer of Spirit of Springfield, and was a troop leader for more than 12 years for the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass. Houghton is licensed as a certified public accountant in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Jared Bednar Head Coach of the Springfield Falcons, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. Bednar has served as an assistant coach of the Falcons since 2012, helping the club capture consecutive division titles since his arrival. “Jared has been instrumental in the development of several of our prospects in Springfield while serving as an assistant coach, and was a big part of the team’s recent success,” said Blue Jackets Assistant General Manager Chris MacFarland. “He’s very well-respected throughout the hockey community, and we’re confident he will excel in his new role within our organization.” Bednar served as the head coach of the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen from 2010 to 2012, amassing a record of 81-63-12 over the course of two seasons. He joined the Rivermen after serving as an assistant coach with the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat during that club’s inaugural 2009-10 season.
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Susan Seaver

Florence Savings Bank, a mutually owned savings bank serving the Pioneer Valley through nine branch locations, announced that Susan Seaver has joined the bank as Vice President and Mortgage Originator, responsible for mortgage originations in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Seaver comes to FSB with a strong résumé of service in the banking industry. Most recently, she was vice president and mortgage officer with People’s United Bank. Her experience includes training and supporting a staff of in-house originators, and she has been a multi-year recipient of the top producer award for success in closing residential loans. Her professional activities include serving as a member of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, the Professional Women’s Chamber of Western Mass., and the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. In the community, she has volunteered with a number of organizations, including the Michael J. Dias Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Western Mass. Eldercare. In announcing the appointment, FSB President and CEO John Heaps Jr., said that “we are very pleased to have Susan join our team here at Florence Savings Bank. She comes to us with extensive banking experience. I am confident our customers will be well-served by her contributions.”
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Loomis Communities announced that Gabrielle Thomes has been appointed Director of Social Services at the nursing center at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. In this role, she will plan and implement social services and help individuals and their families find the correct level they need for care and recovery or, when necessary, hospice. Thomes is a licensed social worker who previously worked at Wingate in East Longmeadow.
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Joseph Malmborg

FSB Financial Group, the investment division of Florence Savings Bank, announced that Joseph Malmborg of Springfield has joined its team as a Financial Services Representative. In this capacity, he will work with individuals and business owners to develop strategic, long-term financial plans to help customers achieve their financial goals and objectives. Malmborg comes to FSB Financial Group with a résumé of 25 years of banking and investment-management experience. Most recently, he was an investment advisor with United Bank, where he managed and developed a $30 million investment portfolio. He is additionally a former investment advisor at Banknorth, registered investment advisor with MassMutual, and business development manager at Fleet Financial. Malmborg began his career as a branch sales manager at SIS Bank. The Westfield State College graduate is a licensed investment advisor representative with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the Series 7 (General Securities) and Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law) licenses. He is also licensed to sell both life and health insurance. Malmborg is a past director of the East Longmeadow Chamber of Commerce. His other community activities include teaching Junior Achievement and being involved with Cursillo of Western Mass. “We are pleased to welcome Joe to our investment team. He will work closely with Jean Kelley and Nicole Domnarski to ensure that every FSB Financial Services client receives the highest degree of service and best possible investment advice in the Pioneer Valley,” said John Heaps Jr., president and CEO of Florence Savings Bank. “Joe’s extensive background and strong community involvement will make him an invaluable part of our team.”

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• July 9: ERC5 Member Appreciation Night with the Western Mass. Pioneers, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Lusitano Stadium, 400 Winsor St., Ludlow. Enjoy an exhibition game, food, contests, surprises, and more. Reservations are complimentary for ERC5 members, $5 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected]. The ERC5 is an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
• July 14: ACCGS Annual Golf Tournament at the Ranch Golf Club in Southwick. Schedule: 10:30-11:30 a.m., registration/practice; 11 a.m.-noon, course-side lunch; 12:30 p.m., shotgun start. Cost: $600 for a foursome, $150 for an individual golfer, $30 for reception only. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].

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

• July 21: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Registration and lunch are from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with a shotgun start at noon, and reception and dinner starting at 5 p.m. Cost: $125 per player. Presented by Hampshire Hospitality Group. Co-scholarship sponsor: Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Silver sponsors: Encharter Insurance, J.F. Conlon & Associates, MBA. Lunch sponsor: Davis Financial Group, LLC. Dinner sponsor: Fallon Community Health Plan. Bronze sponsors: Daily Hampshire Gazette, NEPM, Steve Lewis Subaru. Carts sponsor: Taylor Rental. Water sponsor: Atkins Farms Country Market. Towels: Hampshire College.

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

• July 10: Netwrking By Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7p.m. Hosted by the Oxbow Water Ski Show Team, 100 Old Springfield Road, Northampton. The program will feature a gala waterski show and networking under the tent on the shores of the Oxbow. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, and host beer and wine. Sponsored by Mantis Graphics and William F. Steplar Financial Services. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.
• July 25: 30th Annual Golf Tournament, at Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Scramble format with 9 a.m. shotgun start. Games, contests, and raffles. Team fees include lunch and steak dinner. Major sponsors: Easthampton Savings Bank and Five Star Building Corp. Event sponsors: Innovative Business Systems Inc. and TurningLeaf Design. Opportunities for business exposure include tee sponsors, donations to the golfer’s gift bag, and raffle-prize donations. Team fees: $440; tee sponsorships: $75/$125. This year’s 30th anniversary tournament will honor William Cater Jr., the first golf chairman. Contact the chamber to sign up a team, arrange a sponsorship, or make a raffle or gift prize donation.

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

• July 10: The Chamber’s 37th Annual Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., at South Middle School, 30 West Silver St., Westfield. Sponsored by: City of Westfield, Walmart, Appalachian Press, Noble VNA, and Peppermill Catering. Highlights: Vendor tables, bounce house, face painting, music, and more. Cost: adults, $6; seniors, $5; children under 12, $3. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• August 18: Annual Golf Tournament, at the Ranch Golf Course, Southwick. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Agenda Departments

The Clark Reopens
July 4: Enjoy hot dogs, live music, balloons, and other family fun on the East Lawn of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, which reopens at 1 p.m. after an extensive renovation. Admission is free on grand-opening day. Galleries will be open until 9 p.m., and the Eagles Band will perform at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9. Founded in 1936, the Eagles Band is the oldest continuing performance ensemble in the Berkshires, performing music from the late ’30s through the early ’50s, in styles ranging from traditional brass to contemporary and pop arrangements. Guests are welcome to return throughout the summer (admission $20, students and under 18 free), with new exhibitions including “Make It New: Abstract Paintings from the National Gallery of Art,” which will include Jackson Pollock’s “Lavender Mist,” opening Aug. 2. Perhaps the most impressive work of all is the Clark’s new, 42,650-square-foot Visitor Center — designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, who is known for incorporating landscape into his design. The center boasts new dining facilities, a museum shop, outdoor terraces, and 11,070 square feet of additional special exhibition space.

Berkshires Arts Festival
July 4-6: Now in its 13th year, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a regional tradition. Thousands of art lovers and collectors are expected to descend on the Ski Butternut grounds in Great Barrington to check out and purchase the creations of more than 175 artists and designers, as well as experiencing theater, music, and dance from local, national, and international acts. Founded by Richard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries, the festival attracts top artists from across the U.S. and Canada. Visitors can also participate in interactive events like puppetry and storytelling, all the time enjoying a respite from the sun under tents and in the ski resort’s air-conditioned lodge. Admission ranges from $5 to $13.

Leadership Skills for Supervisors, Managers
July 24: Ensure the future of your organization by providing leadership skills for your supervisors and managers. The Principles of Leadership II series, sponsored by the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, emphasizes team-building skills. Participants will learn how to develop high-performance teams, lead change, and take their time-management and interpersonal skills to the next level. The series follows on the heels of Principles of Leadership I, which focused on the one-to-one relationship between the supervisor or manager and each of his or her direct reports. Participants in Principles of Leadership II, which begins on July 24, must complete five core programs — on topics ranging from team dysfunction to problem-solving skills; from time management to emotional intelligence — to receive the certificate of completion. To register, contact Sue Miller, director of Learning and Development at the Employers Assoc., at [email protected] or (877) 662-6444, ext. 3013.

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 100 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. Current Silver Sponsors are Health New England and DIF Design, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Severa Toledo v. Springfield Center Assoc., L.P., d/b/a Wendy’s Restaurant
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $4,086.30
Filed: 5/13/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Anthony B. Choquette v. Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Allegation: Misrepresentation and breach of insurance contract: $60,000
Filed: 5/29/14

Lansal Inc. v. Mama Mae’s, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $92,498.01
Filed: 5/16/14

Ronald and Linda Weston v. John Oakes and Farm Family Casualty Insurance
Allegation: Negligent misrepresentation by fraudulently concealing a reduction in coverage to the blind plaintiff: $182,000
Filed: 5/29/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Mary Aubrey and Nancy Kent v. Breakaway Retail Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Manny’s
Allegation: Negligent installation of a dishwasher causing mold and rot damage: $60,000+
Filed: 4/15/14

Susan Amuso v. Interskate 91 Skating and Fun Center, Pyramid Mall of Hadley Inc.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing injury: $38,106
Filed: 4/18/14

Transborder Marketing Inc. v. Transborder Marketing S.P. Zoo
Allegation: Non-payment of loan: $250,000
Filed: 4/28/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Dennis K. Burke Inc. v. Thomas L. Engwer, III d/b/a Tom Engwer Trucking
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $8,711.39
Filed: 4/21/14

Easthampton Savings Bank v. Etinde Painting and Dieudonne B. Etinde
Allegation: Non-payment of revolving line of credit: $11,588.52
Filed: 4/16/14

LexisNexis v. Kairos Capital, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of subscription agreement: $5,888.87
Filed: 4/24/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Helena Chemical Co. v. St. Clair Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $19,029.65
Filed: 5/13/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Evolution Fitness, d/b/a Edward J. Mazzuchelli
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $7,279.06
Filed: 5/7/14

Doner House, LLC v. Caceras Ferez Gomez Realty, LLC
Allegation: Breach of commercial lease: $20,496.79
Filed: 5/7/14

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. D. Porter Masonry Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation policy: $13,206.39
Filed: 4/22/14

Packaging Corp. of America v. Rosa’s Candies Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and monies owed: $3,686.12
Filed: 4/30/14

PictureThis

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Departments Picture This

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

Tolosky Center Unveiled
To honor the leadership and achievements of President and CEO Mark Tolosky over his 22-year career, the Baystate Health board of trustees recently announced the naming of the Tolosky Center at 3300 Main St. in Springfield. The Tolosky Center, a regional destination for outpatient healthcare services, opened in 1998 and ignited the redevelopment of an underused former industrial area in Springfield’s North End. The area today comprises more than $200 million of Baystate Health investment and more than 455,000 square feet of space, including the Tolosky Center, the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, the Baystate Children’s Specialty Center, the Baystate Breast and Wellness Center, and the Baystate Orthopedic Surgery Center, among other Baystate-owned and -occupied properties. Tolosky is transitioning out of his position as president and CEO on July 1, moving into a president emeritus role. He served Baystate Health and the community for 22 years, beginning in 1992 as executive vice president of Baystate Health and CEO of Baystate Medical Center. Above, Tolosky and his wife, Noreen DiPerri Tolosky, who is also a registered nurse, pose near the plaque placed in the lobby.

Afternoon at the Museum

As part of its sponsorship of DeBerry Elementary School in Springfield in conjunction with Link to Libraries, BusinessWest arranged a field trip to the Springfield Museums on June 12 for a group of fourth-graders. The itinerary included the Mystery of the Missing Dinosaurs planetarium show, visits to the various museums, and lunch in the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. Here, students pose at the Horton statue.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Building Permits Departments

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

CHICOPEE

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$150,000 — Replace existing showers in Rose Williams dormitory

MLRD
351 Front St.
$33,000 — Repair stucco facade

Pride
167 Chicopee St.
$410,000 — Renovate and expand existing store

LUDLOW

East Street Auto Service
575 East Street
$150,000 — Fire damage repair

NORTHAMPTON

Better Homes Properties, LLC
34 New South St.
$108,000 — Exterior repairs

James Lee
221 Main St.
$127,000 Interior renovation and new storefront construction

Paradise Realty Partners, LLC
766 North King St.
$190,000 — Convert two units to one doctor’s office

Smith College
2 Seelye Dr.
$398,000 — Construct handicap accessibility ramp

Smith College
22 Elm St.
$255,000 — Renovate second and third floors at Tryon Hall

Smith College
69 Paradise Road
$269,000 — Exterior renovations for The Quad

Smith College
79 Elm St.
$9,751,000 — Phase 2 of new construction

Smith College
102 Lower College Lane
$307,000 — Install replacement windows

PALMER

American Tower Corp.
400 Peterson Road
$17,500 — Change antenna on existing tower

Palmer Redevelopment, LLC
4 Springfield St.
$100,000 — Replace AC unit

Robert Rapisarda
1139 Thorndike St.
$27,000 — Install new windows

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
550 College St.
$81,500 — New windows at Pearson Hall

Mount Holyoke College
57 College St.
$70,000 — New roof

South Hadley Housing Authority
643 Newton St.
$8,000 — Construct a handicap ramp

Wingate
573 Granby Road
$8,200 — Roof work

SPRINGFIELD

JoAnne Martinez
355 Belmont Ave.
$71,000 — Pharmacy going into supermarket

WMECO
300 Cadwell Dr.
$322,000 — Interior renovation

WESTFIELD

CPL, LLC
37 Feeding Hills Road
$373,000 — Interior renovations

Frank Demarinis
217 Root Road
$139,000 — Commercial addition

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Lindco
176 Wayside Ave.
$104,000 – Renovate 1,076 square feet of existing space

Raj Patel
560 Riverdale St.
$39,000 — Exterior renovations

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

10 Dewey St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Ruth M. Levy
Seller: Catherine C. Tallen
Date: 05/19/14

BUCKLAND

62 Ashfield Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Adam W. Griffin
Seller: Donald A. Billiel
Date: 05/23/14

COLRAIN

129 North Green River Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $225,568
Buyer: Cersosimo Industries Inc.
Seller: Edward D. Higley
Date: 05/21/14

DEERFIELD

7 Porter St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Stephen J. Sloan
Seller: Matthew T. Wilcox
Date: 05/22/14

4 Robs Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mary Ann Barnes RET
Seller: Ruth V. Loudermilch
Date: 05/23/14

242 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mark A. Sokoloski
Seller: Robert T. Tensel
Date: 05/30/14

62 Wapping Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: LCCNP LLC
Seller: Christopher Domian
Date: 05/21/14

31 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Madelaine E. Bartlett
Seller: Elizabeth A. Karas
Date: 05/28/14

GREENFIELD

28 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Allen J. Holmes
Seller: P. G. Butterworth RET
Date: 05/30/14

435 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Lisa A. Sandri
Seller: David A. Strahan
Date: 05/28/14

31 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Richard C. McCarthy
Seller: Fevroniya Mikhaylichenko
Date: 05/23/14

11 Olive St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Town Of Greenfield
Date: 05/20/14

45 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: David C. Kempf
Seller: Sarah J. Marchefka
Date: 05/29/14

52 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Victor Turcan
Seller: Henry J. Machaiek
Date: 05/23/14

HEATH

84 Burrington Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: David D. Peterson
Seller: Peregrin J. Schwarzer
Date: 05/30/14

Sumner Stetson Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Dena M. Briggs
Seller: Berkshire Bay Lobster RT
Date: 05/23/14

LEVERETT

26 Teawaddle Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Leah H. Roth-Howe
Seller: Davis, Edward L., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

MONTAGUE

80 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $269,675
Buyer: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Seller: Bret W. Matteo
Date: 05/21/14

9 James Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ashley J. Williams
Date: 05/30/14

7 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Sevrens
Seller: Mary V. Emery
Date: 05/21/14

NEW SALEM

2 Fay Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Alane Mallet
Seller: Voutselas, Theodore, (Estate)
Date: 05/20/14

NORTHFIELD

30 North Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Howard F. Hastings
Seller: Marguerite L. Lentz
Date: 05/22/14

ORANGE

25 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael P. Gemelli
Seller: Workers Credit Union
Date: 05/30/14

426 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jason A. Kimball
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/23/14

SHELBURNE

115 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $133,118
Buyer: Keiralee S. Jerrold
Seller: Generation Mortgage Co.
Date: 05/30/14

SUNDERLAND

358 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cory Doubleday
Seller: McLean, Arthur F., (Estate)
Date: 05/19/14

181 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Laurenitis
Seller: Sophie A. Zewski RET
Date: 05/28/14

57 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $216,260
Buyer: Michael Murray
Seller: Bonnie J. Grise
Date: 05/27/14

78 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Sawin
Seller: Scott J. Mceuen
Date: 05/30/14

WHATELY

233 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary Jennings
Seller: Gary R. Jambazian
Date: 05/30/14

15 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Clifton E. Stone
Seller: Jane M. Banash
Date: 05/30/14

111 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jennifer T. Lafountain
Seller: Donald E. Vollinger
Date: 05/29/14

WENDELL

78 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Boyden
Seller: Patricia L. Hughs
Date: 05/23/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

74 Blairs Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $353,800
Buyer: Michael H. Tremble
Seller: Hung Y. Zhao
Date: 05/23/14

23 Capua Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $323,500
Buyer: Ahmet Gunay
Seller: Tonya L. Plante
Date: 05/30/14

336 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Barry J. Battista
Seller: Himadhar Vemulapolli
Date: 05/30/14

51 Debra Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Stack
Seller: George Chrisanthopoulos
Date: 05/30/14

16 Lancaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Andy Wong
Seller: John W. Saulenas
Date: 05/28/14

35 Losito Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $321,500
Buyer: Travis J. Miles
Seller: William H. Vogel
Date: 05/30/14

703 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Thomas J. Davis
Seller: Collier, Eileen C., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/14

1064 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Richard A. Borsari
Seller: Randy L. Cordner
Date: 05/21/14

132 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shane A. Wild
Seller: Francis R. Marsh
Date: 05/30/14

161 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Lisa Gawron
Seller: Euripides Torres
Date: 05/30/14

16 Tanglewood Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $233,254
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Steven L. Paul
Date: 05/23/14

BLANDFORD

Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Remy E. Rogers
Seller: Chester E. Broughton
Date: 05/30/14

BRIMFIELD

26 Dearth Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Robert J. Barker
Seller: Donald J. Howard
Date: 05/29/14

CHESTER

Brown Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $195,200
Buyer: James D. Giza TR
Seller: Gary P. Shannon
Date: 05/22/14

CHICOPEE

47 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: David R. Carriveau
Seller: Kokoszyn, Mark C., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/14

16 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group LLC
Seller: William E. Johnson
Date: 05/30/14

33 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Deanna M. Verderber
Seller: Gerard F. Kiely
Date: 05/22/14

21 Bliss St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Andrew G. Vienneau
Seller: Dolores Jakeway
Date: 05/30/14

785 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Kuta Plaza LLC
Seller: River Shore Real Estate Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

111 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Christina Clifford
Seller: James D. Vermette
Date: 05/30/14

336 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David A. Bailey
Seller: Christine L. Tanner
Date: 05/23/14

26 Forest St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Lindy M. Holguin
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 05/22/14

102 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: David Medina
Seller: Mary C. Young
Date: 05/28/14

38 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Nichole Lafleur
Date: 05/30/14

51 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Katishia Gallishaw
Seller: Dmitriy Siroklin
Date: 05/30/14

108 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Kristen M. Marceau
Seller: Matthew M. Jagodowski
Date: 05/30/14

78 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Thomas Goodrow
Seller: PFR Investments LLC
Date: 05/28/14

33 Martha St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Geraldine A. Kasulinous
Seller: Edwin P. Rowell
Date: 05/28/14

591 Mckinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Melvin Bonilla
Seller: James J. Whelihan
Date: 05/29/14

123 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Kirt J. Lafrance
Seller: Tallman, Lynda L., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

97 Moreau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Michael A. Taylor
Seller: Melissa A. Purcell
Date: 05/22/14

13 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Corey A. Diaz
Seller: Eric J. Fontaine
Date: 05/30/14

36 Parenteau Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rudolph J. Berg
Seller: David S. Billips
Date: 05/30/14

113 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Alberto Gallego
Seller: Dionisio Rodriguez
Date: 05/30/14

92 Rich St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Rachelle R. Kiley
Seller: Marc S. St.George
Date: 05/28/14

39 Roy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Antonio F. Tereso
Seller: Richard P. Pieczarka
Date: 05/23/14

18 Shirley St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Raymond W. Blair
Seller: Eda D. Blair
Date: 05/29/14

154 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Richard Ring
Seller: Douglas M. Blaney
Date: 05/28/14

48 White Birch Plaza
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Kuta Plaza LLC
Seller: River Shore Real Estate Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

79 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Thomas D. McCormack
Seller: Neil Maki
Date: 05/19/14

14 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Carolynn B. Vincenzo
Seller: Joanna R. Miles
Date: 05/30/14

HAMPDEN

240 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Bean
Seller: Stanley V. Pawlowicz
Date: 05/21/14

69 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Timothy P. Lord
Seller: Arthur L. Burger
Date: 05/20/14

85 Sessions Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Donald F. Schmidt
Seller: Caitlin L. Sample
Date: 05/29/14

HOLLAND

32 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ethan Loiselle
Seller: Nelson N. Ehinger
Date: 05/21/14

5 Sunset Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Albert R. Neumann
Seller: Sylvia E. Morgan
Date: 05/30/14

HOLYOKE

31 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Anne O. Murphy
Seller: Matthew F. Sandler
Date: 05/29/14

19 Florence Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: 21st Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Albert F. Hellyar
Date: 05/23/14

6 Gordon Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Dulaski
Seller: Dulaski, Francis M., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

25 Granville St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Pomerleau
Seller: William Delgado
Date: 05/30/14

567 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Richard J. Dominguez
Seller: Bruce C. Campbell
Date: 05/20/14

124 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jose A. Hernandez
Seller: Sean P. Breen
Date: 05/27/14

7 Meggison Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Ivan I. Biley
Seller: Benjamin W. Dempsey
Date: 05/21/14

62 Norwood Ter
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: James P. Masi
Seller: Stephen J. Sloan
Date: 05/22/14

8 Radcliffe St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Doreen D. Fifield
Seller: Marion O. Dibble
Date: 05/29/14

250 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Rebecca Hardy
Seller: California Coastal Acquisition
Date: 05/29/14

99 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,205
Buyer: Nicole Pagnoni
Seller: Gator LLC
Date: 05/29/14

14 Queen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Anthony F. Piaggi
Seller: Ann E. Deforge
Date: 05/23/14

11 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Daniel Falcetti
Seller: Michael J. Falcetti
Date: 05/20/14

12 Valley Hts.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Michael W. Zaremba
Seller: Kyle R. Maurer
Date: 05/28/14

40 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: William Ramirez
Seller: Yocelyn Figueroa
Date: 05/29/14

LONGMEADOW

24 Birnie Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: James M. Daly
Seller: Matthew Sadosky
Date: 05/21/14

257 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Colin W. Burns
Seller: Todd C. Coon
Date: 05/21/14

19 Cobblestone Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Valerie C. Sharpe
Seller: Nicholas J. Ciciretti
Date: 05/28/14

51 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Donald J. Sonn
Seller: Jeffrey E. Schechtman
Date: 05/29/14

5 Cranwell Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $453,000
Buyer: Junshu Zhou
Seller: John C. Suillivan
Date: 05/22/14

144 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Spencer Ross
Seller: Timber Development LLC
Date: 05/20/14

604 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Eric R. Kretschmar
Seller: Steve D. Schultz
Date: 05/19/14

534 Park Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Michael K. Jarvinen
Seller: Frederick C. Craig
Date: 05/22/14

59 Prynnwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Laura J. Kattan
Seller: Ernst P. Zobel
Date: 05/28/14

58 Twin Brook Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Brad L. Albert
Seller: David Starr
Date: 05/29/14

19 Western Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Daly
Seller: Mark W. Seals
Date: 05/30/14

57 Wheel Meadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Marni L. Joseph
Seller: Elaine P. Saffer
Date: 05/22/14

MONSON

73 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $178,779
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Laurie A. Day
Date: 05/21/14

40 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $138,750
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Toby R. Bridges
Date: 05/23/14

287 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: James G. Miller
Seller: Alan D. Provost
Date: 05/23/14

PALMER

30 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: John L. Duquette
Seller: Stephen R. Holuk
Date: 05/30/14

39 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dawn Zoto
Seller: Pikul, Julia B., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/14

40 Forest Lake Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Beaudry
Seller: Anthony Czarnecki
Date: 05/30/14

3166-3168 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Brian R. Stanley
Seller: Grace Dias
Date: 05/30/14

4063 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mireille Bolduc
Seller: AMC Building Construction LLC
Date: 05/20/14

116 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Mark H. Cahoon
Seller: Michael L. Deyorio
Date: 05/21/14

2022 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Mark D. Baker
Seller: Michael Ruszczyk
Date: 05/30/14

25 Searle St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Lynn F. Desroches
Seller: Karen L. Morassi
Date: 05/30/14

SPRINGFIELD

140 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $173,300
Buyer: Jeremy R. Polastry
Seller: Krawiec, Kathleen C., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

54 California Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Laiona M. Weaver
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 05/29/14

9 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Charity Ayala
Seller: Nelson Garcia
Date: 05/22/14

30 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,999
Buyer: Cedric Crapps
Seller: Joseph C. Basile
Date: 05/21/14

649 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $592,500
Buyer: Amasdav LLC
Seller: H&S Truck Leasing Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

26 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Nathan P. Bean
Seller: Kevin M. Robbins
Date: 05/30/14

53 Gail St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,700
Buyer: Jenna M. Molinari
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/27/14

107 Grandview St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Brian L. Bartholomew
Seller: Francis A. Fratini
Date: 05/22/14

61 Keith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,925
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Carlena G. Morgan
Date: 05/29/14

354 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,875,000
Buyer: 2331 Associates Corp.
Seller: Main St. Indian Orchard NE
Date: 05/29/14

485 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: DGG Realty Partnership LLP
Seller: Tinkham Glen Realty LLC
Date: 05/30/14

33 Marengo Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,900
Buyer: Shelah R. Corey
Seller: Jeffrey W. Zabel
Date: 05/21/14

76 Meadow St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Andrew Serrano
Seller: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Date: 05/29/14

88 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Raymond Hamel
Seller: Laurie E. Martin
Date: 05/27/14

202 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Evelyn M. Bellerose
Seller: J. B. Camerlin Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/19/14

63-65 Orpheum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Ron E. Christenson
Seller: Evelyn Paige
Date: 05/20/14

571 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Vaygnakon Soumpholphakdy
Seller: Patricia Yablonski
Date: 05/22/14

2026 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Piotr A. Lipert
Seller: Barry Haber
Date: 05/30/14

136 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Tyrone L. Shaver
Seller: Thomas J. Ferris
Date: 05/27/14

26 Pineview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Hesser
Seller: Patrick O’Brien
Date: 05/30/14

21 Sonia St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Megan E. Bergman
Seller: Nelson Bernardes
Date: 05/23/14

131 Spring St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $9,600,000
Buyer: Armoury Commons LLC
Seller: Tritex Real Estate Advisors
Date: 05/21/14

24 Thornton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Amber D. Degrandpre
Seller: Blanca Rodriguez
Date: 05/30/14

126 Undine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Harry L. Burgos
Seller: Ting Chang
Date: 05/30/14

130 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Tango Investments LLC
Seller: Anti Displacement Project
Date: 05/19/14

30 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Frederick
Seller: Mareen D. Harwell
Date: 05/30/14

248 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,400
Buyer: Jose L. Rodriguez
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 05/21/14

SOUTHWICK

22 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Noipe RT
Seller: Joseph P. Brennan
Date: 05/30/14

3 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: William D. Storozuk
Seller: Joseph F. Molta
Date: 05/30/14

22 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Robin Solek
Seller: Andrea H. Scully
Date: 05/22/14

68 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $262,452
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Colleen M. Forest
Date: 05/27/14

15 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Paul Tsatsos
Seller: Smith, Brian D., (Estate)
Date: 05/19/14

15 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Anita L. Bage
Seller: Gail J. Howard
Date: 05/30/14

WESTFIELD

33 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Boguslaw Janik
Seller: Cofrancesco, Sandra A., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

89 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Finnie
Seller: Ann L. Morytko
Date: 05/30/14

14 Carpenter St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Nicole Polo
Seller: Jonathan J. Tooker
Date: 05/28/14

47 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: William Reinhagen
Seller: Richard S. Pomeroy
Date: 05/29/14

9 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Viktor Lysenko
Seller: Gould, Melvin J., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

41 Dickens Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tonya L. Plante
Seller: Joseph P. Finnie
Date: 05/30/14

38 Hampden St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $218,999
Buyer: Travis Moszynski
Seller: John M. Hess
Date: 05/27/14

50 Laflin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $182,900
Buyer: Padma Darjee
Seller: Bernice B. Bush
Date: 05/30/14

85 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Sherry
Seller: Carolyn A. Cleland
Date: 05/21/14

3 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Steven R. Walker
Seller: John M. Hibert
Date: 05/28/14

3 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Michael A. Mastroianni
Seller: James H. Cepican
Date: 05/30/14

83 Ridge Trail Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Tianyi Zhou
Seller: Holland, Margaret K., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

71 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Amanda R. Hines
Seller: Neil A. Daboul
Date: 05/30/14

181 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ivan Nozdryn
Seller: USA VA
Date: 05/30/14

24 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brent J. Kowal
Seller: William A. Reinhagen
Date: 05/29/14

10 Woodland Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Matthew Sandler
Seller: Stephen M. Shea
Date: 05/29/14

WILBRAHAM

2345 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Huntmar Realty LLC
Seller: Tomkat Realty LLC
Date: 05/20/14

114 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Devonia M. Long
Seller: Eric R. Kretschmar
Date: 05/19/14

12 Sandlewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John C. Tranghese
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings LLC
Date: 05/28/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

26 Christopher Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Enith Mendez-Runge
Seller: Lois C. Albury
Date: 05/23/14

270 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mohammed S. Alsultani
Seller: Osama S. Jalal
Date: 05/27/14

55 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Milan Graovac
Seller: Brian J. Kolodziej
Date: 05/29/14

37 Hewitt St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $121,125
Buyer: Martha M. Brodsky
Seller: Albert P. Biseinere
Date: 05/27/14

355 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jason E. Freitag
Seller: Judith M. McKay
Date: 05/30/14

389 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Town Of West Springfield
Seller: Merrick Drug Co. Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

166 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David M. Melega
Seller: Thomas W. OÆBrien
Date: 05/30/14

452 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Islamic Society of Western Mass.
Seller: Sheila A. Pecor
Date: 05/28/14

110 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pratap Gautam
Seller: Vladimir Lapik
Date: 05/30/14

163 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: George D. McCanch
Seller: Daniel W. Sherry
Date: 05/21/14

227 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Theodore J. Paradise
Seller: Harold Jenkinson
Date: 05/22/14

19 Wishing Well Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Thomas W. OÆBrien
Seller: Jonathan P. Reed
Date: 05/30/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

111 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $628,000
Buyer: Sophie Latham
Seller: Arthur D. Hyde
Date: 05/28/14

1260 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $226,748
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: David S. Allen
Date: 05/30/14

5 Blackberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Victor A. Ortiz
Seller: Gregory C. Curtis
Date: 05/28/14

62 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Spiridon E. Hatiras
Seller: Louise Pressman
Date: 05/30/14

56 Chesterfield Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Slavich
Seller: Isabella D. Cable
Date: 05/28/14

62 Justice Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Issac Chow
Seller: Larry Barkman
Date: 05/30/14

563 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Tara P. Boucher
Seller: Marga Coler
Date: 05/30/14

47 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: David Markland
Seller: Caroline C. Elbow
Date: 05/30/14

28 Pulpit Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Margaret E. Gage
Seller: Daniel J. Waskiewicz
Date: 05/19/14

125 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ryan G. Holmes
Seller: Russell J. Dupere
Date: 05/29/14

10 Thistle Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Diana Peters-Ross
Seller: Ann H. Clark
Date: 05/21/14

10 Tyler Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Rockey Hill Road Partners
Seller: Joshua Hornick
Date: 05/28/14

18 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Boris Lau
Seller: Martha L. Kearsley
Date: 05/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

153 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: UFP Eastern Division Inc.
Seller: Paul A. Bachand
Date: 05/28/14

27 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Pauline E. Stokes
Seller: Cheryl J. Logan
Date: 05/29/14

491 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $228,021
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Judy M. Lacroix
Date: 05/20/14

611 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael R. Kendall
Seller: Sallie Sawin
Date: 05/23/14

671 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gabriel Goncalves
Seller: Bradley S. Bedard
Date: 05/30/14

14 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Tania J. Grael
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 05/23/14

42 Pepper Ridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: John B. Dowd
Seller: Curtis S. Copeland
Date: 05/30/14

297 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Chaisson
Seller: Robert J. Meyers
Date: 05/30/14

CUMMINGTON

51 Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Citro
Seller: Matthew J. Hathaway
Date: 05/30/14

EASTHAMPTON

19 Chapin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Maegan M. Davis
Seller: Janice M. Davis
Date: 05/22/14

2 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,623
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Shannon S. Fifield
Date: 05/30/14

11 Fairfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Anthony K. Sillars
Seller: Jorge J. Pedroza
Date: 05/30/14

37 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Sarah L. Zazzaro
Seller: David E. Derouin
Date: 05/30/14

58 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Brian D. Burrell
Seller: Lussier, Donald M., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

1 Oakridge Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Brad E. Fink
Seller: Linda A. Cyran
Date: 05/30/14

9-11 Orchard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Milo Properties LLC
Seller: 19 McKinley Terrace Westfield LLC

28 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Nina K. Derouin
Seller: Robert J. Powers
Date: 05/30/14

34 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John C. Barnes
Seller: Lori A. Devine
Date: 05/28/14

15 Underwood Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David J. Haines
Seller: Anne A. Pinkerton
Date: 05/29/14

58 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: David G. Shelton
Seller: Deborah M. Mielke
Date: 05/21/14

GOSHEN

45 Bissell Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: William H. Carter
Seller: Virginia A. Berry
Date: 05/23/14

GRANBY

115 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Cheryl L. Pitt
Seller: Cheryl L. Pitt
Date: 05/20/14

547 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Todd Messinger
Seller: Tyler E. Scheinost
Date: 05/29/14

58 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Dorota B. Sadowski
Seller: Joseph A. Bergeron
Date: 05/23/14

368 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Emiliano Ricciardi
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 05/30/14

HADLEY

14 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul Narus
Seller: Irene M. Russell
Date: 05/23/14

HUNTINGTON

46 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $328,852
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Todd B. King
Date: 05/20/14

NORTHAMPTON

448 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Maureen M. Speight
Seller: Kiara M. Vigil
Date: 05/27/14

540 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joanna L. Jordan
Seller: John M. Sullivan
Date: 05/20/14

30 Carolyn St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jayme R. Malinowski
Seller: Richard R. Malinoeski
Date: 05/28/14

35 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Nira H. Elkins
Seller: Jesse C. Montgomery
Date: 05/29/14

176 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Anna Alter
Seller: Suzanne M. Smith
Date: 05/22/14

96 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Kristen R. Wilmer
Seller: William Z. Forray
Date: 05/30/14

24 Landy Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James P. Dadmun
Seller: Donald C. Dadmun
Date: 05/29/14

N/A
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Melinda M. Smith
Seller: Violet Clark
Date: 05/23/14

52 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Cole Archambault
Seller: Linda K. Rahm
Date: 05/30/14

39 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: William M. Miglore
Seller: Julianne S. Salzman
Date: 05/23/14

121 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert T. Sippel
Seller: Bill & Marie G. Emerson RET
Date: 05/30/14

303 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $491,500
Buyer: Amy Berner
Seller: Stanley A. Hunter
Date: 05/30/14

76 Reservoir Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Carla J. Zayac
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 05/27/14

24 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Morrison
Seller: Day, Lynn A., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

24 West Center St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $247,225
Buyer: Daniel S. Millman
Seller: Sandra M. Gross
Date: 05/20/14

40 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Gerome A. Miklau
Seller: Andrea E. Reber
Date: 05/20/14

PELHAM

124 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Dennis R. Spalding-Fecher
Seller: John A. Kuusisto
Date: 05/28/14

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $217,900
Buyer: Elizabeth B. Musto
Date: 05/30/14

30 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,900
Buyer: Bruce C. Campbell
Seller: Charles Heyer
Date: 05/20/14

203 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Rebecca J. Leclair
Seller: Michaud, Marc P., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

13 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Michelle N. Darling
Seller: Janice A. Hudgings
Date: 05/30/14

158 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael C. Nergararian
Seller: Christopher Ratkiewicz
Date: 05/23/14

SOUTHAMPTON

12 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Jesse A. Morrisey
Seller: Leonard A. Gagnon
Date: 05/29/14

9 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Christine L. Tanner
Seller: Linda J. Pedigo
Date: 05/23/14

8 Geryk Court
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Matthew Carrasquillo
Seller: Steven M. Mielke
Date: 05/30/14

79 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Abdallah Hage-Sleiman
Seller: Paul R. Tourville
Date: 05/30/14

20 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lori Beaudry-Flint
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/22/14

20 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ningsheng Zhu
Seller: Andrew A. Boysen
Date: 05/28/14

6 Kevin Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Ryan G. Holmes
Seller: Russell J. Dupere
Date: 05/29/14

30 Mountain View Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Mellisa E. Herrere
Seller: Barbara A. Petersen
Date: 05/28/14

87 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Linda Rubner-Braastad
Date: 05/23/14

36 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Leclerc
Seller: Matthew R. Phillips
Date: 05/29/14

114 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Yocelyn F. Delgado
Seller: Emily D. Holmes
Date: 05/29/14

WARE

117 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pauline E. Stokes
Seller: Cheryl J. Logan
Date: 05/28/14

40 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Tracy J. Giard
Seller: Sandra M. Crowley
Date: 05/27/14

84 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Guy P. Beaulieu
Seller: Daniel R. Ogoley
Date: 05/29/14

106 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Heather E. Young
Seller: Jennifer Jyringi
Date: 05/19/14

8 Richfield Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Michael J. Beauregard
Seller: Greg R. Miner
Date: 05/27/14

West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Shawna R. Andrews
Date: 05/23/14

West St. #B
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Shawna R. Andrews
Date: 05/23/14

WESTHAMPTON

7 Pomeroy Mountain Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kiara M. Vigil
Seller: Sally G. Sasso
Date: 05/27/14

315 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gavin C. Cook
Seller: Mary A. Munson FT
Date: 05/30/14

WILLIAMSBURG

77 Ashfield Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cory J. Zawadzki
Seller: James F. Zawadzki
Date: 05/27/14

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alvarez, Iris
50 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

American Earth Keepers
Rossi, Marcello Ozain
a/k/a Ozain, Marcello Rossi
P.O. Box 713
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/21/14

Baum, Julie A.
30 Miller Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

Berkshire Solid Surface
Hadley, Michael W.
2629 Hancock Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/21/14

Bermudez, Angel L.
Rivera, Ivelis
147 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Boudreau, Margaret R.
281 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Button, Jeanne M.
140 Paradise Lane
Sturbridge, MA 01518
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Comiskey, William F.
85 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Cyr, Donna J.
PO Box 975
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Dally, Daniel R.
Chisholm, Victoria M.
PO Box 373
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Dejesus, Carlos W.
Dejesus, Zuleika
54 South Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

Deptula, Arlene M.
54 Hill St., 2nd Floor
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

DiGregorio, Marilyn R.
104 Vista Lane
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Doolittle, Loretta L.
351 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Engele, James R.
Engele, Jaclyn K.
52 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Flamand, Anthony J.
Flamand, Andrea G.
40 Pheasant Way
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/14

Fontaine, Donald G.
52 Wells Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Foster, Steven Charles
312 Hatfield St. Apt. C
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Gagliardi, April-Marie
a/k/a Graves, April-Marie
105 East Main Road
Peru, MA 01235
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Garnett, Ariana Marie
311 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

Gillette, Garry F.
91 Brombach St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Gregoire, Doreen A.
Gregoire, Richard R.
PO Box 1503
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Grimaldi, Jonna N.
56 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

Hill, Melody Anne
300 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

Jiminez, Barbara I.
a/k/a Velasquez, Barbara I.
160 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Kennan, Melissa L.
a/k/a Botta, Melissa L.
PO Box 617
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Koc, Doganay
23 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Krupa, Rita C.
c/o John J Green, Esq.
Green, Miles, Lipton, LLC
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/14

LaFleur, Michael J.
LaFleur, Alyson L.
291 Mountain Road
Gill, MA 01354
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

MacLeod, Robin O.
64 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Matos, Lydia E.
a/k/a Matos Sanchez, Lydia E.
61 Wentworth St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

McGrath, Robert P.
McGrath, Alyssa A.
12 Town View Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Muise, Judith L.
30 Battery St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Musselwhite, David W.
Trombley-Musselwhite, Annemary
30 Cherry St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Niesner, Marlene D.
56 Maple St., Apt. 306
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/14

Novokhatska, Eliena
a/k/a Tereshkina, Yelena
178 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/14

O’Brien, Douglas D.
O’Brien, Denise
89 Stedman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Pellegrini, Frederick W.
102 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

Pignatare, Linda M.
P.O. Box 277
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

Provost-McGregor, Mary J.
7 Julian St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Ptaszkiewicz, April S.
45 Circle View Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Rathburn, Benjamin T.
1282 1/2 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/14

Rathburn, Sarah E.
1282 1/2 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/14

Rodriguez, Evelyn
a/k/a Rodriguez-Torres, Evelyn
55 Maple St., Apt. 1
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

Ryan, Philip M.
Ryan, Pamela J.
45 Barre Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Scavotto, Adam K.
5 Heritage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/14

Schelb, Daniel J.
224 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/14

Seymour, Tyra M.
488 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/14

Sosa, Diana
103 Tokeneke Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/14

St. George, Andrew P.
St. George, Lisa A.
a/k/a Knight, Lisa Anne
36 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/14

Stasiowski, Ronald M.
Stasiowski, Angela J.
25 Lemuel Ave,
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/14

Velazquez, Aitza Y.
34 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/14

Vazquez, Luz E.
PO Box 5702
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Castro Express Transport
1 Belden Court
Elizar Castro

Friends 4 Life, LLC
650 Suffield St.
Muhammad Imtiaz

Power Jet Vac
1 Belden Court
Santiago Figueroa

Rose Resident Cleaning
139 Poplar St.
John Rose

Stone Meadow Farm
747 North West St.
Laura Fallon

AMHERST

Elisha Beaman House
12 Clifton Ave.
Tina Lalonde

Encharter Insurance, LLC
25 University Dr.
William Dowd

The Chopping Block
40 Main St.
Brooke Shippa

CHICOPEE

Athas Distribution
62 Willwood Dr.
Kenneth Athas

Magic Hands Therapeutic Massage
525 Grattan St.
Donna Duval

Results Certain
36 Arlmont St.
David Hebert

Sergneri Painting
87 Lariviere Dr.
Paul Sergneri

The Front Street Shop
159 Front St.
Felicita Martinez

HOLYOKE

Angela Lussier Enterprises
4 Williams St.
Angela Lussier

Ashley’s Fashions
347 High St.
Victor Davila

Dwight Market
910 Dwight St.
Oliver Quiroz

Gil’s Auto Repair
606 Main St.
Gilberto Rivas

Hernandez Furniture & Travel
433 Main St.
Carmelo Hernandez

Kimpir’s Baked Potato
50 Holyoke St.
Hakan K. Munsaloglu

PENRG
50 Holyoke St.
Vivian Berganotto

Reliable Computer
867 Main St.
Daniel Deschaine

Sexton Roofing & Siding
700 Main St.
Everett J. Sexton

Subway, LLC
50 Holyoke St.
Ngoc M. Thi

NORTHAMPTON

Afribantou Village Art
60 Avis Circle
Roger Noumbissi

Crafted Birth
73 Barrett St.
Mollie Hartford-Chamberland

Mama Iguana’s Restaurant
274 Main St.
Claudio Guerra

Spoleto, Inc.
12 Crafts Ave.
Maria Koziol-Guerra

Top Pal
96 Pleasant St.
Mod Z. Magaoza

Your Garden Home
184 Main St.
John Semler

PALMER

Copacabana Restaurant
2052 Main St.
Sergio Fretas

Protection Inc.
4089 High St.
John Prenosil

Rick’s Parkside Drive-In
1189 Park St.
Frederick Giuliani

Subway
1049 Thorndike St.
Rohit Teji

SPRINGFIELD

King Nails
461 State St.
Nguyet Nguyen

KM Document Preparation
15 Wilcox St.
Keila Morales

Life Laboratories
299 Carew St.
Kevin A. Jourdain

Los Gigantes
1655 Main St.
Freddy E. Rivera

Lux Permanent Cosmetics
888 Sumner Ave.
Rebeca Ruiz

Malave’s Auto Body
503 St. James Ave.
David Ruiz

Mercy Care Forest Park
475 Sumner Ave.
Kevin A. Jourdain

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
Kevin A. Jourdain

Millers Detailing Services
476 Berkshire Ave.
Brandon J. Miller

Mundo Cellular Inc.
856 Main St.
Alfredo Garib

National Automatic Sales
219 Memorial Dr.
Charles Nanck

Nice & Neat Interior
337 South Branch Pkwy.
Curt M. Marcellin

North Atlantic Trucking
100 Progress Ave.
James P. Craven

Northeastern Investigative Services
1242 Main St.
James M. Wojnar

Odessey Dream Club
1123 St. James Ave.
Gerald Carpas

Over the Rainbow Daycare
24 Harmon Ave.
Patricia Eileen

Peak Performance Chiropractic
1 Stafford St.
Michael M. Levesque

Pearl Coaching Services
1655 Main St.
Janell Caldwell

Precious Gems
297 Commonwealth Ave.
Angelica Zdorovets

Precision Taxes
1145 Main St.
Cynthia Ahenkang

Pro Auto Electric
97 Laconia St.
Fred Pafumi

Que Huong Restaurant
281 Belmont Ave.
Trish Nguyen

Quick Stop Food Mart
889 Carew St.
Sagheer Nawaz

Raven’s Loft
115 Sumner Ave.
Stephanie A. Erbe

Rescatando La Juventud
47 Laurel St.
Hector I. Claudio

Rey’s Used Appliances
680 Sumner Ave.
Reynaldo Placencia

Rizzo Holdings, LLC
718 State St.
Ivan Rizzo

Santana Tax Service
882 State St.
Luis R. Santana

Southend Smoke Shop
469 Main St.
Naffes Niaza

The Cutting Edge
473 Boston Road
Jeanne B. Sady

Touch of Class Balloons
350 Eastern Ave.
Carmen Mason

Workwise Occupational
233 Carew St.
Kevin A. Jourdain

WESTFIELD

CCI Division of RPM Wood Finishes Group Inc.
221 Union St.
Wesley Harris

JR Cleaning Service
18 Dubois St.
Jesus Felix

JTB
88 Carroll Dr.
John Burke

Lecrenski Brothers Inc.
14 Delmont Ave.
Dana Lecrenski

Odd Job Doctor
8 Yale St.
Robyn Banks

The Scrub Peddler
10 Fawn Lane
Ellen T. Majka

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Christine Parizo Communications
118 Wilder Terrace
Christine Parizo

Excella Home Health
123 Park Ave.
David Brown

Hex Bear Design Studio
169 Chilson Road
Joshua Florence

Jasjay Beautiful Style
520 Main St.
Jas Rai

Pintea
41 Craig Dr.
Marion Tombre

Shree Ram Inc.
1573 Riverdale St.
Dilip R. Rana

The Communications Group
380 Union St.
Matthew Villamaino

Total Fitness Equipment
1267 Riverdale St.
Gina Valles

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Departments Incorporations

Incorporations were not available from the state at press time and will be published in the next issue of BusinessWest.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Briefcase Departments

MGM Springfield Wins Casino License
SPRINGFIELD — MGM Resorts International received a unanimous vote from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approving an agreement to award MGM Springfield a license to operate a resort casino in downtown Springfield. This is the first approval of a casino license in the Commonwealth. The commission’s decision comes after an extensive, two-year process of hearings and background investigations culminating in a final week of hearings and deliberations. MGM formally announced its interest in a resort casino in Springfield in August 2012. At one time there was a field of five companies vying for the sole Western Mass. casino license. The MGM Springfield site is located on approximately 14.5 acres of land between Union and State streets, and between Columbus Avenue and Main Street. Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, called it “a great day for Springfield, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and MGM. We’re proud of what our talented team and our many dedicated city and community partners have accomplished together. We thank the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for its thorough vetting process and look forward to continuing our work with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other Springfield and Western Mass. elected officials and governmental leaders, along with residents and businesses of Springfield and the region, as we move this project forward.” Murren was joined by MGM Resorts President Bill Hornbuckle and MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis for the decision at the MassMutual Center. The crowd gathered included elected officials; civic, business, and community leaders; and MGM Springfield supporters. MGM Springfield, an $800 million investment, is designed to ignite an urban revival. MGM and its professional partners worked painstakingly to put together a design that celebrates the history of Springfield while moving the Gateway City into a new era of commerce and economic opportunity. The integrated resort casino is designed to enhance the entire urban center of Springfield. The mixed-used development project calls for a 25-story, 250-room hotel with world-class amenities, including a spa, pool, and roof deck; 125,000 square feet of gaming space with 3,000 slot machines, 75 gaming tables, a poker room, and a high-limit VIP gambling area; about 55,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space that will accommodate 15 shops and restaurants; and a multi-level parking garage. Plans also envision a high-energy dining, retail, and entertainment district with an eight-screen cinema, bowling alley, and outdoor stage. This will be developed by Davenport Properties of Boston, in partnership with MGM on land now occupied by the tornado-ravaged South End Community Center and Howard Street School. Michael Mathis, MGM Springfield president, said, “MGM is very grateful to the MGC and, most importantly, to our supporters. Today’s decision says yes to jobs, yes to downtown revitalization, and yes to opportunity and hope. We have been, and will continue to be, a committed partner to the city and the Commonwealth. We have worked hard to develop the strong relationships necessary to create a world-class urban casino resort proposal that will anchor a renaissance for an important gateway city and the region around it. We now look forward to that becoming a reality.” MGM Springfield will bring 3,000 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction jobs to downtown Springfield. MGM has established a hiring goal of 35% of the workforce from the city of Springfield and 90% from a combination of Springfield and the region. Additionally, MGM Springfield has entered into surrounding-community agreements with neighboring communities providing for tens of millions of dollars. However, all casino projects in the Commonwealth still face the threat of a ballot repeal of the casino law, now that the Supreme Judicial Court has allowed the question to appear on the November ballot. Because the repeal effort hangs in the balance, the MGC and MGM entered into an agreement to award the single Category 1 (resort-casino) license available for Region B (Western Mass.) contingent on the outcome of the repeal matter. The future date allows the postponement of the licensing and related fees until the repeal question is resolved. “The City of Springfield deserves a brighter economic future,” Mathis said. “Its residents spoke loudly when they voted yes for MGM Springfield in a July 2013 referendum. A successful repeal would mean the loss of good jobs, new economic development, and a needed revenue stream. It would also eliminate the opportunity to recapture billions of dollars currently lost to neighboring states. MGM is ready to help the Commonwealth achieve these worthy goals.”

SJC Approves November Referendum on Casinos
BOSTON — On June 24, the state Supreme Judicial Court cleared the way for a repeal of the state casino law in November’s election. In a unanimous vote, the SJC ruled that Attorney General Martha Coakley was wrong to reject the anti-casino ballot question last year. “We conclude that the attorney general erred in declining to certify and grant the requested relief so that the initiative may be decided by the voters at the November election,” the court said in a lengthy decision written by Justice Ralph Gants. The ruling paves the way the way for what experts predict will be a protracted — and expensive — campaign that will certainly draw significant national interest. Commenting on the court’s decision, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno stated, “I appreciate the due diligence and consideration the SJC has given to this case. Going forward, we will proceed like we did last year before our local referendum and present the facts on what this means to not only Springfield but to Western Mass. and the entire Commonwealth.” He argued that the two main keys to knocking down poverty and public-safety issues inurban America are education and jobs. “People are hungry to work. MGMSpringfield is a massive jobs-generation project. It also means $50 milliondollars in local vendor procurement opportunities and the redevelopment of the downtown area heavily affected by the June 1, 2011 tornado.” He added, “The entertainment attractions that MGM Springfield will offer to all of New England will not only bring new life and vibrancy to Western Mass., but help to repatriate over a billion dollars currently leaving Massachusetts to other resort destinations. We are prepared and optimistic that, once the voters of the Commonwealth see and hear all the facts, we will prevail.” Michael Mathis, president of MGM Springfield, also weighed in on the decision in a preparedstatement. “MGM Resorts has spent three years collaborating and talking with the people of Western Mass. on the value of a casino resort as a unique economic-development catalyst,” he said. “We are confident that our urban revitalization project in Springfield, one of the Commonwealth’s most prominent gateway cities, is something to which all Massachusetts voters can relate. It is a comeback story in progress with hardworking people eager to grow jobs and get back to work. We are fully prepared to extend this message to a larger audience through a statewide campaign to educate the voters on the enormouseconomic benefits that would be lost to the taxpayers of the Commonwealth in a repeal.”

DevelopSpringfield Announces Grant for State Street Improvements
SPRINGFIELD — DevelopSpringfield announced that it has awarded a $25,321 grant for facade improvements to the 886-892 State St. property owned by Lorilee I, LLC. Building tenants include the new restaurant Q Smokin’ Good Food. The grant is made possible under DevelopSpringfield’s Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, which provides grants of up to $10,000 per storefront for exterior improvements to first-floor businesses located on State and Main streets in Springfield. Improvements to this space included renovations to three separate storefronts, two which were combined to create the new restaurant space. The recently awarded funds were used to revitalize and repair the existing façade and included new windows, doors, and signage. The grant is supporting a substantial investment for improvements to the building by the property owners. Q, featuring homemade southern barbeque, opened in mid-May. “We are grateful for DevelopSpringfield’s support of our façade renovations. We are a family-run business and are thrilled to bring our love of great southern barbecue to the neighborhood,” said Craig Spagnoli, Q co-owner. “We’ve already received great feedback from folks who have appreciated the visible improvements to the building and have also enjoyed our food. We serve both lunch and dinner, along with takeout, and look forward to serving this community.” The project shows a strong commitment to reinvestment and revitalization along the State Street corridor. It is also an example of initiatives recommended in the State Street Redevelopment Program and the Rebuild Springfield Plan to focus on strategic redevelopment in this area. For more information on the Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, visit www.developspringfield.com and click on ‘programs,’ or contact Jay Minkarah, DevelopSpringfield President and CEO, at (413) 209-8808 or [email protected].

Northampton Jazz Festival Seeks Additional Funding
NORTHAMPTON — Facing the loss of a major sponsorship, the founders and organizers of the fourth annual Northampton Jazz Festival are looking to the community for financial support so that September’s full slate of offerings can continue to be held free of charge. This year’s festival is slated to begin Tuesday, Sept. 2 with various events held each day of the week, leading up to the Saturday, Sept. 6 main festival event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Northampton. Musicians on tap will include some of the “most cutting-edge players, mostly from the New York scene,” said Tom Reney, host of WFCR’s Jazz a la Mode radio show. Rick Gifford, a founding member of the board of directors, said the cost of the festival is about $35,000 per year: $15,000 for the musicians and another $20,000 in maintenance and set-up costs. This year, the festival lost an annual $10,000 sponsorship from a large corporation due to a change in its funding priorities. Gifford and fellow festival board members are hoping to close the gap with new business sponsorships as well as private donations, which they are seeking from the community at large for the first time. “We’re determined to continue to make it a free concert for participants,” Gifford said. “All of the music that is supported by our sponsors and patrons of the arts is designed to allow people of any walk of life with an interest in jazz to come to the jazz festival and not worry about buying a ticket. Northampton is all about inclusion. That is the mission of the Jazz Festival, too.” To help close the gap, organizers held a private fund-raising party on June 4 in Northampton, raising more than $3,500 and bringing the total needed down to $11,500. “Supporting the festival is supporting the vitality of the region. I am committed to do what I can to continue to keep free and open jazz alive in this Valley,” said Allen Davis, founder of the Davis Financial Group, LLC, in Hadley and a patron of the festival. Willie Hill, director of the Fine Arts Center at UMass Amherst, added that “we must dig as deep as we possibly can to support jazz and pass it on to our children and the next generation, or it will die as an American art form.” Events begin Tuesday, Sept. 2 with a performance by vocalist Giacomo Gates at the Northampton Jazz Workshop at the Loft at the Clarion Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Next, Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Thursday, Sept. 4 are Jazz and Food Nights at Popcorn Noir in Easthampton and Sierra Grill in Northampton, starting at 6 p.m., and on Friday, Sept. 5, the ‘Northampton Jazz Strut’ will give music lovers a chance to explore different venues across downtown Northampton and hear a number of local and regional jazz performers. At Saturday’s signature Northampton Jazz Festival event, featured performers will include Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, the Steve Davis Quintet and the Champian Fulton Quartet, the Seamus Blake Band, FlavaEvolution, the Miro Sprague/Marty Jaffe Group, and Hendrik Meurkens/Scott Mullet with the Green Street Trio. The festival will also feature the 12-Mile Meal event (12milemeal.com), a battle between three local chefs who are given locally raised ingredients and must cook a dish on the spot with those ingredients. Participating in this year’s challenge will be Xavier Jones of Viva Fresh Pasta of Northampton, Brian Graham of Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst, and Chef Casey Douglass of Galaxy Restaurant/Lounge in Easthampton. For more information, visit northamptonjazzfestival.org or contact Gifford at (413) 582-7925. Contributions can be sent to Northampton Jazz Festival, P.O. Box 641, Northampton, MA 01060.

Massachusetts Adds 9,100 Jobs in May
BOSTON — The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary estimates show that Massachusetts added 9,100 jobs in May and the total unemployment rate dropped 0.4% from the April rate to 5.6%. Over the month, jobs were up 9,100, with private-sector jobs up 8,800. Since May 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 49,700 jobs, with 51,300 jobs added in the private sector and 300 added in the public sector. The total unemployment rate was down 1.4% from the May 2013 rate of 7%. Not only are Massachusetts jobs above the April 2008 high point before the latest recession, they also exceed the February 2001 pre-recession job level. BLS also revised its April estimates downward to a 2,000-job loss from the 1,600-job loss previously reported for the month. Meanwhile, nationally, employers added 217,000 jobs in May, pushing total employment to 138.4 million, or slightly above the previous peak reached in January 2008 as the recession got underway, the Labor Department reported. The six-plus years it took to fully recover the jobs represent the longest unemployment slump since World War II. The unemployment rate, which held steady at 6.3% in May, remains well above the 4% to 5% levels that preceded the recession, a sign that the economy has not generated jobs quickly enough to keep up with population growth.

Advertising Club Seeks Pynchon Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations for the 99th annual William Pynchon Award, the area’s oldest community-service recognition program. Established in 1915, the award honors individuals from all walks of life who go beyond the call of duty to enhance quality of life in Western Mass. communities. Social activists, philanthropists, educators, clergy, physicians, journalists, and business leaders have received the award in years past. To nominate an individual, submit a one-page letter explaining why the nominee should be considered. Please include brief biographical information, outstanding accomplishments, examples of service to the community, organizations he or she is or has been active in, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three people who can further attest to the nominee’s eligibility for induction into the Order of William Pynchon. All nominees will be considered and researched by the Pynchon trustees, comprised of past and present presidents of the Advertising Club. Nominations must be submitted by end of business on Friday, July 11 to: William Pynchon Trustees, Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, P.O. Box 1022, West Springfield, MA 01090, or by e-mail to [email protected]. The 2014 Pynchon medalists will be announced on Friday, Sept. 12. The Pynchon awards dinner and ceremony will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Chez Josef in Agawam.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Graduates Class of 2014
NORTHAMPTON — The 2014 class of Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) graduated on June 5 in ceremonies at the Smith College Conference Center. Prior to getting their certificates, the 35 participants in the 10-month program presented their accomplishments from working in six teams on issues facing the region. Each project was submitted by a local nonprofit or past LPV team. Three of the projects were continuations from prior years, and the nonprofit partners included Peace Jam of New England, STCC’s Latino Success Project, and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Project topics included increasing access to higher education, attracting and retaining young professionals, publicizing regional history, engaging young people in leadership, and connecting local colleges and universities to the regional food bank. Each team offered expertise and energy to make a difference on community challenges from throughout the region. Each team project afforded experiential-learning opportunities and the chance to furthercommunity trusteeship while making a real impact in the region. Teams also had to collaborate with their partners to reach their own goals and meet the expectations of the nonprofit partners. Each participant participated in day-long monthly sessions from October until May, featuring seminar-style leadership-development sessions and hands-on field experiences in communities throughout the Pioneer Valley. Through the program, they refined their leadership skills, gained connections, and developed a greater commitment to community trusteeship and cultural competency. The culturally diverse class of 35 men and women represent nonprofit, private, educational, and public organizations throughout Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. The 2014 graduates are: Sherill Acevedo, Baystate Medical Practices; Jasmine Amegan, Westfield State University; Kerri Bohonowicz, Community Health Center of Franklin County; Amy Britt, Tapestry Health; Ronda Carter, Health New England; Christina Casiello, MassMutual; Jenny Catuogno, Gaudreau Insurance; Tammy-Lynn Chace, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce; Eliza Crescintini, Children’s Study Home; Geoffrey Croteau, MassMutual Charter Oak Insurance & Financial Services; Nasheika Durham, YMCA of Greater Springfield; Andrew Fletcher, Holyoke Community College; Kelsey Flynn, MassMutual; Valerie Francis, Health New England; Meghan Godorov, Mount Holyoke College; Cynthia Gonzalez, Greenfield Cooperative Bank; Richard Griffin, City of Springfield’s Economic Development Department; Rachel Jones, Springfield Technical Community College; Kevin Jourdain, Sisters of Providence Health System; Diane LeBeau, Westfield State University; Yamilette Madho, Big Y Foods Inc.; Matthew Kullberg, WGBY; Rosemarie Marks-Paige, Health New England; Josiah Neiderbach, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission; Lizzy Ortiz, City of Springfield’s Office of Housing; Beena Pandit, MassMutual; Lee Pouliot, City of Chicopee; Jennifer Sanchez, Springfield Technical Community College; Isabel Serrazina, Springfield Housing Authority; Nicole Skelly, United Bank; Kyle Sullivan, John M. Glover Insurance; Colin Tansey, Specialty Bolt & Screw; Todd Weir, First Churches of Northampton; Christopher Whelan, Florence Savings Bank; and Jonencia Wood, Baystate Health.

State Requires Utilities to Modernize Electric Grid
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration announced that the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued two groundbreaking orders requiring Massachusetts electric-distribution companies to modernize the electric grid, building on the Commonwealth’s national leadership on energy efficiency and renewable energy. With these orders, Massachusetts is the first state in the nation to require electric-distribution companies to take affirmative and far-reaching steps to modernize the electric grid. “The grid-modernization order builds on Gov. Patrick’s commitment to strategic investments in innovation and infrastructure, and creates jobs,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett. “By implementing grid modernization, Massachusetts will once again be leading the nation in the clean-energy revolution and enabling customers to participate in how and when they consume energy.” The DPU’s order requires each utility to develop and implement a 10-year grid-modernization plan, to be updated regularly. The DPU determined grid modernization will provide several benefits, including empowering customers to better manage and reduce electricity costs; enhancing the reliability and resiliency of electricity service in the face of increasingly extreme weather; encouraging innovation and investment in new technology and infrastructure, strengthening the competitive electricity market; and addressing climate change and meeting clean-energy requirements by integrating more clean and renewable power, demand response, electricity storage, microgrids, and electric vehicles, and providing for increased amounts of energy efficiency. The companion order on time-varying rates recognizes that the cost of electricity changes dramatically over the course of a day and year. Currently, most customers pay a flat rate.

Editorial

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Opinion

A Critical Moment for Springfield

It was Friday the 13th when the Gaming Commission came to Springfield to commit the state’s first casino license to a developer, in this case MGM.

Maybe they should have waited for another day.

The action taken by the commission was not unexpected, and in many ways it was a formality — MGM’s proposal to build a resort casino in Springfield’s South End has been the lone surviving bid for this region for more than seven months now — but this should have been a celebration.

Indeed, a city that has been struggling for decades, with everything from high unemployment to tornadoes, from a fiscal mess to a moribund central business district, was on the cusp of a new and exciting era. MGM was going to spend $800 million, create 3,000 permanent jobs, and transform several blocks in the tornado-ravaged South End.

But it wasn’t really a celebration, and for good reason. The referendum question regarding the fate of casino gambling in the Commonwealth has been hanging over this process like a wet blanket for months now, taking much of the festive spirit out of that gathering in Springfield.

And now, as most everyone knows, that referendum question will appear on the November ballot, following a unanimous vote of the state Supreme Judicial Court on June 24.

The next four months or so will be a wild, frantic period in the Commonwealth. This will be an intense, very expensive campaign that both sides are firmly committed to winning. They will hold nothing back — nor should they, because the stakes are incredibly high.

And it is not hyperbole to say that nowhere are they higher than in the City of Homes.

It was nearly two years ago when MGM first began wowing Springfield and raising hopes that something remarkable could happen here. At a high-tech, Vegas-style unveiling of the company’s plans for the South End at the MassMutual Center, politicians, business people, and residents looked at the flashy pictures and videos and started to dream — big.

Over the next several months, more companies had similar shows, and eventually people began to think that this could really happen here. And as the events of last fall unfolded, when West Springfield and Palmer voters said ‘no’ to proposals for their communities, some people here actually started to see a casino as a sure thing.

They should have known better.

There are no sure bets in casinos, and there are certainly no sure bets in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

In fact, it’s fair to say that momentum for casinos is eroding in this state. Recent polls, including one conducted by the Boston Globe, say otherwise, but it’s easy to get the sense that it’s all slipping away. The Gaming Commission has looked inept at times, many times, and there were enough votes like the shocker in Palmer to make people wonder how wide and deep the support for casinos really is in this state.

There are enough question marks about all this to prompt conversations about what will happen in Springfield if the anti-casino forces prevail in November.

These are not uplifting conversations, to be sure. Indeed, the prevailing opinion is that it will be a blow that Springfield will take a long time to recover from — if it ever does.

That’s because the city is now this close to seeing its landscape transformed, its downtown property climb in value, its stock rise, its name become known for something other than poverty and blight. But it’s equally close to seeing it all go by the boards, leaving, as we’ve said on many occasions and in many ways, no Plan B, C, or D for how to spark a turnaround.

As we said, many individuals and communities have a lot at stake in November’s vote. But none more than Springfield. This is a critical moment for the city.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

Meredith Corp. to Acquire WGGB
SPRINGFIELD — John Gormally, president of Gormally Broadcasting, LLC, as well as BusinessWest magazine, yesterday announced that he has signed an agreement to sell Springfield-based ABC 40/FOX 6 to Des Moines, Iowa-based Meredith Corp. The sale is subject to approval from the Federal Communications Commission and is expected to close later this summer or early fall. Gormally acquired ABC 40 in the fall of 2007 and soon began a series of significant investments in new facilities and equipment. Shortly thereafter, he launched Fox 6 Springfield, bringing a fourth TV station to the market. The sale is a reflection of a trend toward ongoing consolidation within the media industry, particularly in television. Meredith currently operates 14 local broadcast stations, including WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford and its low-power sister station, WSHM, in Springfield. Other Meredith stations are located in Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Tennessee, and Nevada. Under Gormally’s ownership, ABC 40 earned numerous awards for news excellence, including News Station of the Year honors from the Associated Press in 2013 and 2014, competing against all Springfield and Providence, R.I. stations. WGGB continues to be the only commercial TV station broadcasting news in HD.

Baystate Health Announces Naming of Tolosky Center
SPRINGFIELD — To honor the leadership and achievements of President and CEO Mark Tolosky over his 22-year career, the Baystate Health board of trustees announced the naming of the Tolosky Center at 3300 Main St. in Springfield. The Tolosky Center, a regional destination for outpatient healthcare services, opened in 1998 and ignited the redevelopment of an underused former industrial area in Springfield’s North End. The area today comprises more than $200 million of Baystate Health investment and more than 455,000 square feet of space, including the Tolosky Center, the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, the Baystate Children’s Specialty Center, the Baystate Breast and Wellness Center, and the Baystate Orthopedic Surgery Center, among other Baystate-owned and -occupied properties. Tolosky is transitioning out of his position as president and CEO on July 1, moving into a president emeritus role. He served Baystate Health and the community for 22 years, beginning in 1992 as executive vice president of Baystate Health and CEO of Baystate Medical Center. In 2004, while retaining leadership of Baystate Medical Center, he assumed the titles of president and CEO of Baystate Health. The naming of the Tolosky Center culminates a series of recognitions of Tolosky’s long tenure and contributions to Baystate Health and the community. In May, a program that has provided nearly $1 million in forgivable loans to help Baystate Health employees purchase homes was renamed the Mark R. Tolosky Baystate Neighbors Program. Also last month, the nurses of Baystate Medical Center recognized Tolosky with their Nursing Collaborative Award, a testament to his commitment to nurses, patients, and families. “During his tenure, Mark’s commitment has extended beyond the traditional definition of health,” said Victor Woolridge, chair of the Baystate Health board of trustees. “He made it a priority to forge community partnerships that improve lives, and as a result he has helped to strengthen the Western Mass. economy. He has been committed to the well-being of communities and the individuals and families within them.” Presiding over the naming ceremony for the Tolosky Center were James Sadowsky, vice chair of the Baystate Health board of trustees, and John Maybury, chair of the Baystate Health Foundation board of trustees. “My family and I consider ourselves very fortunate to be part of this amazing community,” said Tolosky. “We’ll look with tremendous pride and gratitude upon on our family name on this building, where so many patients receive the skilled and compassionate care that changes their lives for the better.” Under Tolosky, Baystate Health has developed a national reputation as a leader in healthcare quality, being named among America’s top 15 health systems and seeing its hospitals regularly included on prestigious lists of the top-performing medical facilities in the country. In the same period, Baystate Health has scaled up its charitable commitment to the communities it serves, providing hundreds of millions of dollars in community-benefit funding, and collaborating with a diverse range of partners to devise and implement new ways to improve community health each year. It also has substantially increased its economic impact, now employing 10,000 people and producing more than $2.6 billion in economic output annually, according to one recent study. Tolosky recently led Baystate Health through the largest building project in the history of the health system and region, the planning, design, and construction of the $300 million expansion of Baystate Medical Center. During tenuous economic times, he championed the need for these projects for patients, families, and the community. He also fostered unprecedented support from generous donors in the community, raising more than $23 million to make it possible. On July 1, Dr. Mark Keroack assumes duties as Baystate Health’s president and CEO.

Jewish Geriatric Launches Rebranding Campaign with New Name, Logo
LONGMEADOW — Jewish Geriatric Services Inc. (JGS) announced recently that it is launching a rebranding campaign featuring the new name Jewish Lifecare (JL), a redesigned logo and brand identity. “Two years ago, JGS celebrated its centennial. It was a time to look back at this organization’s venerable history of caring for our elders, but also an opportunity to envision the future,” said Martin Baicker, president and CEO of JL. “We challenged ourselves to develop a brand that would provide greater clarity of who we are and what we do.” In 2012, the JGS board of directors voted to move forward with the rebranding process, and a rebranding committee was formed, chaired by Susan Goldsmith, president of Marcus Printing in Holyoke. “We needed to shed limiting parts of our present brand, while differentiating ourselves from competitors,” said Goldsmith. “The name Jewish Lifecare was chosen because it encompasses so much more than just geriatrics. It provides the image of life in its entirety and the phases in which we live.” Retaining the word ‘Jewish’ in the name was important because it embodies the mission of the organization, which is rooted in the Jewish faith. The tagline, “Excellence for generations. Serving all faiths” highlights a 102-year history of excellence in the community and the broader audience of people of all faiths, she added. The icon combines the symbolism of an eternal flame and tree of life into one cohesive image. The dot on the top of the icon allows the symbol of a person to emerge, and ties in the human connection to the organization. Jewish Lifecare will phase in the new branding across all platforms and services over the next several months. “We’re introducing the world to the next evolution of an organization founded as the Daughters of Zion Home for the Aged,” said Baicker. “We have a long tradition of embracing culture change to better serve our residents, patients, and families, and we are excited to introduce the community to the next stage of this venerable organization.”

Country Bank Awards $80,000 in Scholarships
WARE — Country Bank recently awarded $80,000 in scholarships to 16 area high-school students at its annual Scholarship Dinner. The recipients, selected from the scholarship committees established at each location where a scholarship is awarded, each received $5,000 to help get them started in their college career and assist with the many expenses that go along with a higher education. At the event, staged this year at Teresa’s Restaurant & Alfonso Banquet Room in Ware, Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank, had the opportunity to meet each of the recipients, their guests, and a representative from their high school. “It means so much to have the opportunity to meet the students and their parents when the scholarships are presented,” he said. “They have all worked very hard to get to this point, and I have no doubt that each of them will succeed in the next chapter of their lives.”

Country Bank Awards $12,000 to Carson Center
WARE — Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank, and Shelly Regin, first vice president and director of marketing at the bank, recently paid a surprise visit to the Baystate Mary Lane Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC). Scully personally acknowledged the work of the CBAC and awarded the Carson Center two checks. The first, for $2,000, was a portion of the proceeds from Country Bank’s Community Series performances at the Center at Eagle Hill. The second check, for $10,000, was a direct gift from Country Bank to further the Carson Center’s provision of services for community members who are struggling with addiction. These funds were given to compliment the Yes to Life structured outpatient addiction program at the Carson Center, which was funded by Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s determination-of-need (DON) funds last year. DON funding was made available for community health initiatives as part of the state Department of Public Health’s DON process related to capital expenditures for Baystate Medical Center’s new Emergency Department in Springfield. “We are so proud to support this important and worthwhile program, which will help so many of our community members” Regin said. “Country Bank recognizes this as an opportunity to assist the Carson Center and their Yes to Life Program, and in turn bring support to those who need it in our surrounding towns.”

MassMutual Donates $155,000 on Behalf of Financial Professionals
SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual has awarded $155,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program. The awards are given on behalf of MassMutual financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to nonprofit organizations in their local community. New this year, MassMutual has increased its giving to include six $5,000 Silver awards in addition to its usual 10 $10,000 Gold awards and a top $25,000 Platinum award. “At MassMutual, we are proud of the significant impact our financial professionals have on their communities. What better way to encourage more of them to volunteer than to recognize those that are highly dedicated to helping others?” said Nick Fyntrilakis, vice president of Community Responsibility at MassMutual. “We are delighted to expand our program this year to honor more individuals who are making a positive difference in their communities across the country.” This year’s $25,000 Platinum Award winner is Darren Scrimpshire, a financial professional with MassMutual South Texas in San Antonio. Scrimpshire is being recognized for his work with San Antonio Fitness, Independent, & Recreational Environment (SAFIRE), a day activity center for young adults with intellectual disabilities that focuses on healthy lifestyles, continuing education, and pre-vocational skills. This year is MassMutual’s 18th year presenting Community Service Awards. Each award recognizes the many selfless hours of volunteer time and talent that MassMutual’s financial professionals put in during the year to improve their communities. MassMutual has contributed more than $1.4 million to charitable organizations across the country through its CSA program since its inception in 1996. The CSA program is just one of a variety of philanthropic programs sponsored by MassMutual in support of nonprofit organizations where its financial professionals live and work. Last year, in total, MassMutual provided nearly $8 million in philanthropic investments throughout the U.S., of which more than $900,000 supported organizations in honor of its financial professionals.

Steward Health Care, Doctors Express Announce Affiliation
SPRINGFIELD — Doctors Express has announced support for a growing trend of healthcare system partnerships with urgent-care facilities. Steward Health Care, the largest fully integrated community-care organization and community-hospital network in New England, recently announced a new clinical affiliation with AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care, the largest urgent-care provider in New England. This partnership is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and makes urgent-care centers available to Steward patients and others within the next year. Master franchisors Richard Crews and James Brennan of the local Doctors Express facilities — located in Springfield and West Springfield — commend the efforts to increase the quality and efficiency of patient care. Doctors Express has 11 locations in Massachusetts and plans to open 15 more locations in the next two years. Steward now has the largest integrated network of urgent-care providers in Massachusetts with 24 affiliated locations to be opened within the next year. Through this affiliation with Doctors Express, 45 family-practice, emergency-medicine, and internal-medicine physicians employed by Doctors Express will join the Steward Health Care Network. As part of this clinical affiliation, Doctors Express physicians will now have access to Steward’s patient portal to evaluate a patient’s clinical history prior to commencing treatment. Clinical notes from a Doctors Express visit will be communicated back to a patient’s primary-care physician or specialist for necessary follow-up. Steward patients will remain in-network while visiting a Doctors Express location. Urgent care includes some services offered by primary-care physicians, including treatment for acute illness, trauma (including minor surgical procedures), vaccinations, X-rays, medication dispensing, and more. Many patients might not take advantage of these services through primary-care practices because of inconvenient hours. “Our Doctors Express urgent-care practices are an advocate for better healthcare throughout our Western Mass. community,” said Brennan. “Not only do our physicians treat symptoms, but they also provide preventative care. We have moved urgent care far beyond the boundaries of traditional clinic care, and we look forward to more growth opportunities, from franchise development to partnerships with major healthcare systems.” Added Crews, “emergency rooms continue to be overcrowded with patients seeking non-emergency health-care. Partnerships with major healthcare providers alleviate the burden of crowded emergency rooms, and more importantly, these partnerships increase the quality of care by providing fast and efficient care during non-business hours.”

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Receives United Way’s Gold Award
SPRINGFIELD — Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., serving Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, was recognized as a Gold award recipient from the United Way of Pioneer Valley during its 2014 annual celebration. Local businesses were recognized with Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards for extraordinary support during the 2013-14 campaign. Each year, the United Way of Pioneer Valley runs an annual campaign that provides funding for local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Donations finance health and human-service programs throughout the region. Awards were presented at the annual celebration, which was hosted recently at Chez Josef in Agawam. “We are proud to have the good fortune to be able to give back to a community that supports our success,” said partner Steve Schwartz, who has been with the firm since its inception 45 years ago. “We are equally proud of the other contributing businesses recognized at the United Way of Pioneer Valley annual event. We accomplish more working together.” The United Way of Pioneer Valley is the regional affiliate of United Way Worldwide, a leadership and support organization and network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their full potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives. For 90 years, the United Way of Pioneer Valley has been working in partnership with individuals, businesses, and organizations that advance the common good throughout the Greater Springfield community, including the 25 cities in Hampden County, South Hadley, and Granby.

Opinion

By BusinessWest Staff July 1, 2014

Opinion

Early-childhood Education Is Important

By Steve Grande

There’s a perception that manufacturing is a dying industry in Western Mass., but the reality is quite different. In fact, a fundamental challenge faced by manufacturing companies in the region is finding enough qualified employees who can apply math, science, and critical thinking to do the technical jobs that are the backbone of manufacturing operations today.

The challenge is increased because the industrial workforce is aging, and there are not enough qualified younger workers to replace the older ones who will be retiring soon. Companies planning their long-term survival need new generations of skilled workers. My company, Meridian Industrial Group, is one of those companies.

Meridian has deep roots in Holyoke, where it was established in 1890 as The J&W Jolly Co. We manufacture large parts used in aerospace, defense, commercial, and medical applications for customers across the country as well as overseas. Our workers make this business possible, and from a practical standpoint, I know we need a pool of qualified candidates to perform skilled manufacturing jobs.

There are existing regional efforts that help supply the pool of workers to fill manufacturing jobs, but I have concluded that preparation must start sooner. Building the necessary skills — how to think clearly, focus attentively, and apply concepts of math and science to solve problems — has to begin early in life. When I say early, I mean years before a child enters kindergarten.

Companies like Meridian Industrial need people who are ready to learn, know how to learn, excel at learning, and enjoy learning, now more than ever. That’s why I decided last year that I would make a concerted effort to support the success of Square One. It intrigued me when I learned that Square One, which provides early education and care for mostly poor, inner-city children, was founded back in 1883 specifically to provide child care for young mothers so they could go to work and support themselves. Now, as then, the children see their parents going to their job each day, so work and self-reliance are considered the norm.

Children at Square One spend their day learning in a quality early-education and care environment that prepares them to enter school and be successful. Their lessons transfer directly to their experience in school and helps make children who went to preschool at Square One much more likely to graduate from high school, continue their education past that, and contribute productively to the community. Any business person can appreciate the long-term value of such an investment.

It also intrigued me that Square One was smart enough to figure out that you can’t just educate and inform a child; you have to educate and inform their family so the culture of personal responsibility for one’s own success is reinforced on a daily basis. It’s a ‘hand-up’ philosophy that makes sense on many levels.

So I decided to support Square One. Speaking practically, I understand that what I’m doing now to support the organization will impact my ability to be successful as a business owner over the long term. That’s why I call on my colleagues, customers, and community to get on board with Square One and the whole concept of early education and care. Take time to educate yourself about the impact of early education and care. Go visit a Square One preschool and meet the children. Stay for the morning and read them a story. Meet the teachers and the staff.

I don’t run a large foundation that can afford to give away millions of dollars. I run a manufacturing business that I want to be profitable for a long time. That’s why I am proud to be an ambassador who talks to others about the important work that Square One is doing. Look into what Square One is doing because it matters, and support early-childhood education. v

Steve Grande is president of the Meridian Industrial Group, LLC.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff June 17, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Archambeau, David J.
Archambeau, Dawn L.
a/k/a Archambeau, Dawn Kelleher
24 E St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Axler, Bobby
Axler, Roberta A.
336 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Barnes, Steven S.
Barnes, Lori A.
125 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Booth, Jamie Marie
121 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/14

Botta, Roberto G.
Botta, Carmela
32 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/14/14

Boyd, Amy L.
a/k/a Hochreich, Amy Lee
14 Meadow Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/14

Bushey, Henry D.
74 Woodstock St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/14

Cameron, Lucretia D.
1259 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/07/14

Casey, Kathleen E.
P.O. Box 296
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Chey, Chansophoan
392 Paige Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Collins, Michael A.
283 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/14

Collins, Michael C.
Collins, Meagan L.
a/k/a Laramee, Meagan L.
22 Pembroke Place
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Devine, Tarra M.
268 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Ezold, Jerome
Ezold, Amanda
16 Maple Crest Circle, Apt. G
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/14

Fitzgerald, Sean
9 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Frates, Jennifer Anne
a/k/a Collasius, Jennifer A.
8 Western Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Gagne, Lester T.
24 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/14

Garczynski, Kamie A.
52 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Gilardi, David A.
Gilardi, Linda E.
18 Sixth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Gondek, Richard M.
Gondek, Barbara A.
61 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/13/14

Hansen, Barbara
405 Pittsfield Road #A3
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/14

Harris, Jesse Allen
Harris, Samantha Marie
a/k/a Gwozdzik, Samantha
16 Lee Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Hemminger, Sylvia A.
188 Main St.
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Hughes, Susan C.
36 Collins St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Johnson, Lana D.
13 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Kelly, Michelle Ann
90 Blueberry Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

LaCosse, Daniel A.
2517 Hancock Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Laura Robitaille Interiors
Robitaille, Laura A.
11 Hillary Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Leger, Gary Michael
77 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/01/14

Lemire, Joseph T.
59 New Ludlow Road, Apt. 18B
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Lemire, Tina G.
67 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Lenahan, Michael R.
167 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Manning, Cathy A.
P.O. Box 463
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Marcil, Glenn S.
Marcil, Ann-Marie
a/k/a Marcil, Ann Marie
220 Blandford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/14

Miazga, Matthew M.
165 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Midstate Construction
Lackey, Theodore L.
299 Phillipston Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Moran, Katiria E.
a/k/a Lopez, Katiria
530 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Moreira, Iris R.
a/k/a Moreira Gomez, Iris R.
PO Box 80636
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Moynihan, Cynthia A.
85 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/14

Olmo, German J.
19 Lockhouse Road, Apt. 23-3
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Peguero, Aurelina T.
P.O. Box 3403
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Perez Claudio, Carmen M.
258 Union St., Apt. 3
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Petley, Brandon H.
1015 Doe Valley Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/14

Ramos, Frank
274 Eleanor Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/14

Reynolds, Debbie M.
a/k/a Mason, Debbie M.
392 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/14

Rolnick, Misty M.
a/k/a Fletcher, Misty M.
160 Montgomery Ave. Ext.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/14

Rosario, Freddy
64 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/07/14

Royal Air
Moskvitch, Peter
Moskvitch, Svetlana
a/k/a Archoulik-Moskvitch, Svetlana
171 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/14

Rudder, Melissa Sue
P.O. Box 725
Greenfield, MA 01302
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Sexton, George C.
Sexton, Eleanor J.
P.O. Box 541
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

Sheehan, Jean A.
a/k/a MacGillivary, Jean A.
75 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Sign Smith
Smith, William E.
Smith, Jayne R.
158 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/14

Sjolander, Amy A.
292 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/14

Slattery, William P.
321 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/14

Smith, Robert F.
Smith, Michele M.
24 East Palmer Park Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/14

St. Amand, Steven A.
134 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/14

Willmore, Sandra O.
252 Union Stret, Apt. 1A
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff June 17, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

A-1 Inspection Services
569 Springfield St.
Kelly Nadeau

Bellerose Realty, LLC
85 Peros Dr.
Glen Bellerose

DDMJ Transportation
712 South West St.
Vitaliy V. Ganovsky

Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging
1623 Main St.
Michael Madden

M & H Handyman Services
18 Arrowood Dr.
Kenneth E. Mayo

Marasi Pool Water
32 Horsham Place
Steven Marasi

AMHERST

Center for Yoga & Healing Arts
17 Kellogg Ave.
Patricia Townsend

Innate Body Wisdom Physical Therapy
96 North Pleasant St.
Marjorie Giliberto

Let’s Go Dog Walking Service
153 High St.
Laura Robinson

CHICOPEE

Bellz Eco-Tech Cleaning Services
419 Montcalm St.
Vickie Washington

Echo Painting
78 Aarendon Ave.
Igor Morozov

My Tech Guy
675 Rendleton Ave.
Luis Rivera

Spagnoli’s Catering
587 Grattan St.
Louise Spagnoli

Sunny Day Lawn Care
16 Victoria Park
Nicholas Stiles

HOLYOKE

City Corner Convenience
579 Dwight St.
Mohammad Bashir

Fanzone
50 Holyoke St.
Mary Dent

JC Mini Market
4 Adams St.
John C. Almonte

Karfoke Social Club
293 Clemente St.
Daniel Rios

Know Your Business
256 Maple St.
Christina Stevenson

Malls Convenience
50 Holyoke St.
Khushal Gogri

Manny’s Pizza
510 Westfield St.
Charlene M. Fantakis

New England Fish & Chip
530 High St.
Frankie Cardona

Pizza Shop
172 Sergeant St.
Imiran Racheel

The Danish Hot Dog
50 Holyoke St.
Niels Christiansen

Volt Scooter
56 Nonotuck St.
Kenneth L. Harstine

NORTHAMPTON

College Planning Services
8 Tiffany Lane
Ruth Delisle

DFB Tech
440 Westhampton Road
Daniel Burke

Potential Energy Consulting
26 Crescent St.
Michael Jaeger

Terra Vinca
78 South Main St.
Sarah Harvey

The Tigerlily Salon
122 Main St.
Christina Grail

Valve Spring
79 Bland Road
Christina Divigard

PALMER

NexCentury Entertainment
1125 Thorndike St.
Alexander Sopollec

Never Forget Publishing
120 Peterson Road
Justin Lincoln

Palmer Hobbies
1428 Main St.
William Lanza

Sundance Industries
10 Willoughby Lane
Wayne Degon

SPRINGFIELD

110K Entertainment
318 Locust St.
Joseph Janas

A & D Tool
34 Front St.
Felix Dynak

Advantics Inc.
101 King St.
Suzette T. Cotton

All About Business
1655 Main St.
Ralph Rodriguez

Amir M. Parach
156 Island Pond Road
Amir M. Parach

Antojitos Criollos
197 Plainfield St.
Luis A. Alvarado

Arcangel Auto Repair
100 Verge St.
Arcangel Mattei

Auto Kings, LLC
867 Boston Road
John Feliciano

Bader Alazam
43 Blanding St.
Bader Alazam

Beyond Glamorous
14 Bryant St.
Latisha Smith

Boston Revolutionary
139 Ithaca St.
Stephen Joseph

Collectibles Items
75 Dwight Dr.
Thuy Trann

Congregation Torah
2 Eunice Dr.
Alliance of Orthodox

D & B Towing
141 Carver St.
David Reyes

Dean’s Sewer & Drain
134 Sunrise Terrace
Dean Veratti

E.T. Boutique
528 Main St.
Edward Hernandez

Environment Control
471 Forest Hill Road
Timothy C. Foley

Feng Enterprises
42 Berkshire Ave.
Feng Zheng

Fu Yuan
1203 Parker St.
Paul M. Chen

GForce Enterprise
69 Mohegan Ave.
Gennaro T. Danielle

Grez Automotive, LLC
604 Boston Road
Pan Siphanoum

International Auto Sales
715 Liberty St.
Ryan M. Conway

Ivan Kasana
1655 Boston Road
Ivan Kasana

J & P Commercial Cleaning
320 Goodwin St.
Judith Maldonado

J.C. Williams Community Center
116 Florence St.
Katishia Gallishaw

J.O. Associates
34 Front St.
Jeffrey Orchyrmowicz

JJ’s Kiddy Kab
50 Massachusetts Ave.
Shuana Amanda

King Cow Jerky
64 Magnolia Terrace
Bob Wool

The Hair Parlor
524 Main St.
Sarah Christine

Urban Gear Inc.
1640 Main St.
Jin Woo

Verizon Wireless
1420 Boston Road
Alice C. Brennan

Weldon Rehabilitation
233 Carew St.
Kevin A. Jourdain

WESTFIELD

A & J Landscaping
70 East Silver St.
Antonio Goncalves

Awilda’s Hair Care
18 Arnold St.
Awilda Colombani

International Food Market
45 Meadow St.
Alex Altman

Ray of Hope International Church
15 Summer St.
Parlad Gurung

Richard Keith Ringer
11 Crestwood Circle
Richard K. Ringer

Sophisticated Production
33 Stuart Place
Melissa R. Tessier

St. Jean Appliance
459 Southwick Road
Randy C. St. Jean

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ballard Mack Sales
124 Ashley Ave.
John Picking

Bare Skin
470 Westfield St.
Amanda Douglas

Comfort Inn & Suites
106 Capital Ave.
Nataver Inc.

Licensed Avon Beauty
250 Westfield St.
Deborah L. Scharmann

Reliance
24 East School St.
Aleksey Baedakov

Rikoh Americas Corporation
1 Interstate Dr.
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