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

AGAWAM

Agawam Youth Lacrosse Association Inc., 71 Hemlock Ridge, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Geoffrey William Moore, same. To provide for local youth in the grades of kindergarten through eighth the opportunity to learn and play the game of lacrosse, to develop and foster good sportsmanship and conduct among all participants, coaches, parents, and spectators, to encourage parents, relatives, friends, and sponsors to support Agawam Youth Lacrosse Inc. and its purposes in an active and constructive manner.

AMHERST

Amherst Regional Public Schools Parent Guardian Organization Inc., 170 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA 01002. Rebekah Demling, 20 Atwater Circle, Amherst, MA 01002. To support the students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff of Amherst Regional Public Schools by fostering goodwill throughout the community, providing a forum for communication, recruiting volunteers, and raising funds.

BRIMFIELD

Brimfield Mill Corp., 48 Palmer Road, Brimfield, MA 01010 Eric Schultz, same. Textile manufacturing.

CHICOPEE

Bailey Mechanical Services Inc., 394 Irene St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Matthew Bailey, same. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Biolitec U.S. Inc., 515 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Wolfgang Neuberger, Tiara Tanzanite Building, Apt. 404, The Palm Dubai, U.A.E., ARE, FF 00000. Service, manufacture and sales of medical lasers and fiber optic delivery systems and endoscopes.

HADLEY

Brilliant Future Inc., 6 Aloha Dr., Hadley, MA 01035. Lu Jiang, same. Consulting services such as education and travel.

HATFIELD

Beni Fettle Inc., 3 Main Street, Hatfield, MA 01038. Jill Esz Smith, same. Developing innovative sports therapy equipment for the quadruped.

LEE

Artemis Forum Inc., 100 Columbia Street, Lee, MA 01238. Elizabeth Debold, same. Non-profit organization established to support and facilitate the spiritual, psychological, and social equality of women and men by bringing together the jewel of self-realization and liberation with the latest understanding of human development.

LONGMEADOW

Association of the Catholic Therapists Inc., 861 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Bernard Marshall.

LUDLOW

Baystate Developers Inc., 83 Carmelina’s Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Paulo Baltazar, 308 Woodland Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Acquire, improve, repair, and sell real estate.

NORTH ADAMS

360 Berkshire Realty Group Inc., 131 Ashland St., North Adams, MA 01247. Michael Hernandez, 160 Eagle St., North Adams, MA 01247. Real estate agency.

NORTHAMPTON

All Team Inc., 349 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Cheryl Pascucci, same. To provide education and tools to the workforce as part of a wellness program.

PITTSFIELD

Ancient Language Inc., 305 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Annette Kramek, 605 Benedict Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wholesale and retail apparel design and sales.

Atlantic Coast Aces Hockey Club Inc., 51 Chapman Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Chad Baumann, same. Non-profit youth hockey organization focused on skill development and education of the game. The aces will provide a place for the youth hockey player who aspires to become a better student athlete. A place that will foster their love of the game and provide a fun and challenging atmosphere that will lead to life long memories and friendships. Our mission — bringing our youth closer together through common interest in sportsmanship and competition; to produce student athletes that thrive in the classroom as well as on the ice; provide a safe, fun, challenging, and highly competitive environment; promote sportsmanship, build character and discipline, including respect of one’s opponents; pursuit of excellence through individual development and teamwork and ethical and responsible behavior on and off the ice.

Better off Bowling Inc. 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christopher Mitchell, same. Recreational bowling league.

SOUTH HADLEY

77 Number Mon Corporation, 480 Granby Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Soutsamone Phengvongsy, 371 Pleasant St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Asian cuisine.

SPRINGFIELD
 
Addisyn Furniture Inc., 1566 State St., Springfield, MA 01109. Mukesh Tandon, same. Retail furniture store.

Bins Wireless Inc., 1655 Boston Road, SPC S01, Springfield, MA 01129. Joonsoon Lim, 150 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Retail sales of cell phone accessories.

Brakes Plus Inc., 1179 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 Linda Ronen, 24 Churchill Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Auto repairs.

Briefcase Departments

MGM Asks Commission to Delay Awarding License
SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis asked the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to declare MGM the winner of a casino license for its $800 million project in Springfield’s South End by its planned decision date of May 30, but to delay the formal award until a ballot question seeking repeal of the casino bill is decided. Without that flexibility, he noted, MGM could be at risk for some $200 million in costs while the ballot issue is resolved. “No corporation should subject itself to that risk — including MGM Springfield,” he wrote to commission Chairman Stephen Crosby. “MGM is offering, under such a bifurcated process, to waive our statutory right to 30 days to make payment of our various licensing fees … and instead to make such payment within five business days of a formal award. We recognize the economic and budgetary benefit to the Commonwealth from an award [of the license] for Western Massachusetts and the receipt of the $85 million licensing fee by the end of this year.” Casino opponents are seeking to repeal the casino gaming law passed by the state Legislature in 2001. The state Supreme Judicial Court will begin hearing their arguments this month, and is expected to make a decision by July on whether the issue will appear on the November ballot. Once the license is issued, MGM argues, it will be required to pay not only the $85 million application fee, but also roughly $115 million in land options, construction, demolition, and other costs.

Berkshire Medical Center Purchases NARH Property
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) has agreed to purchase the building and grounds of the recently shuttered North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) as part of a deal reached in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to reopen the facility’s emergency room this month. The deal with Pittsfield-based BMC sets out a timetable to create a satellite emergency department the week of May 19 under an initial 90-day occupancy and use pact. Details on how many doctors and nurses would be hired and what services would be provided remain to be worked out. NARH executives shut down the financially troubled, 109-bed hospital on March 28, leaving nine rural communities in Northwestern Mass. without access to a nearby hospital. Over the past month, local, state, and court officials have been negotiating with BMC and labor unions representing nurses and others about reopening the emergency department. Beyond the purchase price, which will be revealed in the coming days, BMC officials said they would have to invest $10 million in repairs and improvements to the North Adams Regional Hospital building, but it is not expected to have to assume the closed hospital’s debt.

Life Sciences Center Awards $500,000 Grant to WNEU
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has awarded a $500,000 grant to Western New England University to fund equipment related to cancer drug research and development. Susan Windham-Bannister, the center’s president and CEO, called the program a great example of promoting academic and private-sector collaboration in the life sciences, adding that equipment will be purchased for the development of live cancer-cell drug filtration and testing platforms. The university will collaborate with Cellular Engineering Technologies and FioDesign Sonics on product marketing and research. The Massachusetts Live Sciences Center is an investment agency that supports innovation, research, development, and commercialization in the life sciences. The agency is charged with implementing a 10-year, $1 billion, state-funded investment initiative passed by the Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick in 2008.

Massachusetts Adds 8,100 Jobs in March
BOSTON — Preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that Massachusetts added 8,100 jobs in March and that the total unemployment rate dropped another 0.2% to 6.3% from the February rate. Over the month, jobs are up 8,100, with private-sector jobs up 7,800. Since March 2013, Massachusetts added a net of 50,400 jobs, with 53,900 jobs added in the private sector and 3,500 lost in the public sector. The total unemployment rate was down 0.6% from the March 2013 rate of 6.9%. The recent estimates show that 3,285,800 Massachusetts residents were employed in March and 220,900 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,506,800. The March labor force increased by 12,100 from 3,494,700 in February, as 19,200 more residents were employed and 7,200 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The labor force was an estimated 24,500 above the March 2013 estimate. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit different monthly trends.

Company Notebook Departments

Friendly’s Restaurants Honored for Commitment to Easter Seals Programs
WINDSOR, Conn. — Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut recently honored Friendly’s Restaurants with the Corporate Leadership Award. The presentation was made at a Friendly’s restaurant in Springfield on April 15. Enfield and Manchester, Conn. stores were also recognized for their fund-raising success to benefit Easter Seals programs and services. Friendly’s has been raising money for Easter Seals since 1981 through coupon promotions featuring Valentine- and Halloween-themed offers and special events. Cumulatively, the Cones for Kids campaign has raised more than $28 million for Easter Seals, supporting recreational and social programs that give children with disabilities a sense of independence and accomplishment. The staying power of the program is testament to the commitment of both Friendly’s employees and customers, the company said. This year’s campaign featured two new elements. For a $2 donation to Easter Seals, children could receive a kid’s meal served on a Friendly’s Frisbee, and for a $1 donation, guests could get a discount card good for 10% off all purchases through May 18. Friendly’s restaurants also funded the update and redesign of Easter Seals’ award-winning disability-awareness curriculum, Friends Who Care. The program gives students the opportunity to learn what is involved when someone has a disability and how they adapt to live life, go to school, or work as independently as possible. “We’re proud to partner with Easter Seals and engage our employees, restaurant guests, and local communities in our cause,” said John Maguire, CEO and president of Friendly’s Ice Cream, LLC. “We know that contributions to Easter Seals create life-changing solutions so that children with disabilities can live, learn, work and play.” Added Allen Gouse, president and CEO of Easter Seals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut, “Easter Seals recognizes Friendly’s Restaurants’ generosity, caring, and commitment, and that is why they are so deserving of this year’s Corporate Leadership Award.”

Big Y Donates $30,000 to Wounded Warrior Project
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. announced that it has donated $30,000 to the national Wounded Warrior Project 2013 Believe in Heroes campaign. Wounded Warriors of Jacksonville, Fla. is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 2003 to honor and empower wounded soldiers. Its Believe in Heroes campaign provides financial and emotional support and tools to the more than 44,000 servicemen and women who have been wounded in recent military conflicts. Its ultimate goal is to provide assistance so that these soldiers can thrive and achieve personal and professional success. This is the third year that Big Y has been part of Wounded Warriors. To date, it has donated a total of $100,000. Through a partnership with the Acosta Food brokerage company, Big Y promoted the Believe in Heroes campaign through weekly specials in its ads and stores last fall. This initiative helped to raise the public’s awareness of Wounded Warriors’ unique and direct programs and services that meet the needs of those injured in service to their country. “Being an American-owned company, it is important for us to support our military in their fight to preserve our freedoms,” said Michael D’Amour, the supermarket chain’s executive vice president. We’re grateful to Big Y’s employee and customer families for their support of this important campaign.”

1550 Main Named Building of the Year
SPRINGFIELD — The Building Owners and Managers Assoc. (BOMA) has presented 1550 Main in Springfield with its Outstanding Building of the Year award in the Government category of the Middle Atlantic Conference. This is the second consecutive year the redevelopment of the former federal building has won the award. MassDevelopment purchased and undertook the renovation of the former federal office building in 2009 as part of a strategy to revitalize downtown Springfield. The redevelopment of 1550 Main, completed in 2010, included the creation of 130,000 square feet of office space; renovation of the central plaza with new plantings and seating; new entrances, lighting, and signs; lobby and atrium renovations; elevator modernization and replacement; restroom upgrades; and exterior envelope repairs. The building is more than 90% leased. “We are grateful and honored that BOMA has recognized our efforts to transform 1550 Main into a vibrant part of downtown Springfield,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “The building has played a key role in the city’s business and arts communities and will continue to increase economic activities in Springfield.”

STCC Introduces Interpreter Program
SPRINGFIELD — The need for medical and community interpreters is rapidly increasing, and so is the demand for trained professionals in the field. The Center for Business and Technology at Springfield Technical Community College will offer a nine-week certificate program designed to prepare individuals for an entry-level career as a medical and community interpreter. The program, developed and offered in collaboration with TransFluenci, a regional leader in translation and interpretation services, will prepare new and experienced interpreters to work in hospitals, health clinics, law offices, governmental agencies, and more, following the standards and ethics of the profession. The program meets the requirements of the International Medical Interpreters Assoc. for national certification. The program is open to all languages, but students must be able to fully comprehend and communicate in both English and at least one other language. Because a selective interview is required before acceptance, students must register well in advance. The college will issue the Medical and Community Interpreting Certificate upon satisfactory completion of this program, and participants receiving the certificate will be given the opportunity to interview with Global Link Translations & Interpreting Services for potential employment as interpreters. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., starting May 28. Space is limited, and applications are now being accepted. Interested individuals should visit www.stcc.edu/wd or call (413) 755-4502 for details and registration information.

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• May 7: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. “Handicapping the Gubernatorial Elections with Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli.” Saluting Skoler Abbott & Presser, P.C. on its 50th anniversary and A.G. Miller Co. Inc. on its 100th anniversary. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 14: ERC Feast in the East, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Local restaurants showcase their signature dishes. Cost: $25. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 21: Capital Matchmaking/Business Coaching, 1-4 p.m., at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Business borrower and lender matchmaking event, ideal for small businesses. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Common Capital, in cooperation with the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Reservations are complimentary, but required. Contact Oreste Varela at [email protected] or (413) 785-0484 for details.
• May 27: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Designed for political and policy junkies, featuring a policy expert and member of the Patrick administration. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, and 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
 
• May 14: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Try the golf simulator and mini-golf, or just enjoy watching and networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.
• May 28: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m. at Amherst Laser and Skin Care Center, 264 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.
 
CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 
• May 21: 48th annual George Ryan & Stanley Kokoszka Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. start, at Chicopee Country Club. Cost: $125 per golfer.
• May 22: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at WWLP-22News, One Broadcast Center, Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for pre-registered members, $15 for non-members.
• May 28: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. at Elms College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
 
• May 8: Networking by Night. Call 527-9414 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• May 14: Economic Development Breakfast/Valley Venture Mentors, at Dean Technical High School, 1045 Main St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Dowd Insurance. Valley Venture Mentors provides key support to entrepreneurs and startups, connecting them to the mentors they need to grow their business. Breakfast will be followed by a tour of Dean Tech. Cost: $20 for chamber members, $ 30 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for more information, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 19: 46th annual Chamber Cup 2014 Golf Tournament, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m., tee off at noon (scramble format), dinner afterward with elaborate food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 per player includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only: $25. Winner awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Tournament sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate Sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. Call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 28: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 5 p.m., at the Delaney House. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke of Chamber Corporate Leaders. The program is followed by the presentation of the Fifield Award celebrating the volunteer of the year; join elected officials as they award various proclamations to the esteemed recipient. Networking and cocktails at 5, business meeting and elections at 5:30, dinner at 6. The program will include the chamber’s plan for 2014-15, an overview of how the chamber is working for members, and a salute to new members. Admission: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. The public is invited to attend.
• May 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Hotel D., 1 Country Club Way, Holyoke. Sponsored by Easthampton Saving Bank and hosted by chamber members. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
 
GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com  
(413) 584-1900
 
• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman, 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Auto Body, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• May 15: “Art of Small Business” series, “Managing Consultants,” 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Guest speaker: Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• May 19: Bitcoin Informational Seminar, 3-4 p.m. at Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Sponsored by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker: Jesse Vanek. This seminar examines basic Bitcoin concepts, including arguments for and against this powerful, often-misunderstood, and potentially disruptive new technology. Cost: free, but pre-registration is required. To register, call (413) 584-1900 or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• May 14: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historical Preservation, 42 Water St., Granville. Bring a prospective member for free. Cost: $10 for members $15 cash at the door for non-members. Your first After 5 is free. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 19: 53rd annual Golf Tournament, featuring prime rib and poker, at Shaker Farms Country Club. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Pam at the chamber office for more information at (413) 568-1618, or visit the chamber website.

Departments People on the Move

Westfield-based Tighe & Bond, a civil and environmental engineering firm, announced that William Hardy, P.E., has been named the growing firm’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Hardy will work with the firm’s management to ensure optimum service delivery to Tighe & Bond’s expanding customer base across all of its geographic locations. Hardy, who will oversee all Tighe & Bond operations from the firm’s Westfield office, has 35 years of diverse professional civil and environmental engineering experience serving public and private clients. His design portfolio includes water, wastewater, solid waste, civil, highway, bridge, environmental, and building projects. In addition to his background in operations, he is well-known for his business-development efforts that have benefited clients throughout New England, New Jersey, and Texas. “Bill’s professional expertise and recognition in our industry will be an asset as we accelerate Tighe & Bond’s next phase of growth,” said David Pinsky, the company’s president and CEO. “He brings a commitment to high-quality services that is essential to our clients and our firm’s mission. We are thrilled that he has joined our team.” Hardy earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. In addition, he holds an associate degree in Civil Engineering from Wentworth Institute. Hardy is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and Texas. He is also active in many professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, the New England Water Environment Assoc., and the New England Water Works Assoc.
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Florence Savings Bank, a mutually-owned savings bank serving the Pioneer Valley through nine branch locations, announced the following:

Christopher Whelan

Christopher Whelan

Christopher Whelan has been selected as a recipient of the President’s Award for 2014. The President’s Award is a tradition established by the bank in 1995, affording employees the opportunities to nominate their peers for a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service, and overall contribution to Florence Savings Bank. Whelan was nominated by seven different departments at the bank. Whelan, who is a Collector at Florence Savings Bank, first joined the bank in April 2011 as a Teller at the King Street office in Northampton. He attended Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst. Whelan is a participant in the Leadership Pioneer Valley Class of 2014. He is treasurer for the Salvation Army Service Unit of Northampton, a volunteer race committee member for Cutchins Programs for Children and Families, and a member and volunteer with Northampton Area Young Professionals. John Heaps Jr., President and CEO at Florence Savings Bank, said, “we’re proud of the work that Chris does every day. His exemplary efforts on behalf of the bank and the community make him an outstanding choice for this award.”
Michael Grandfield

Michael Grandfield

Michael Grandfield has joined the bank as Vice President/Commercial Lender. In this role, he will help oversee and further develop the bank’s commercial-lending portfolio. Grandfield comes to Florence Savings Bank with more than 25 years of banking experience, most recently as Vice President/Commercial Lender at Hampden Bank. Grandfield is a graduate of Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I., with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He earned his master’s in Business Administration from American International College. He is active in a number of community organizations. An active participant in the Agawam Rotary Club, he is that organization’s past president and is a Paul Harris Fellow recipient. He has been recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Agawam Saint Patrick’s Committee. Grandfield has also served in leadership roles for several other civic organizations, including the West of the River Chamber of Commerce and the Agawam Cultural Council. Grandfield was additionally honored as a Governor’s Points of Light recipient for outstanding volunteerism during the term of Gov. Mitt Romney.
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Dr. John Schreiber has been appointed president of Baystate Medical Practices and Chief Physician Executive of Baystate Health, joining the health system’s senior leadership team. Schreiber comes to Baystate from Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. He was also Chief Administrative Officer and Pediatrician-in-chief of the Floating Hospital for Children, the 100-bed primary affiliate children’s hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was instrumental in forging clinical partnerships as part of the hospital’s collaborative-care delivery model serving four local community hospitals and patients and families in the Boston area. Earlier in his career, Schreiber served as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and was a faculty member of the Graduate Program in Microbiology. He played a leading role in the opening of the new University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. “We are confident that Dr. Schreiber’s numerous achievements in teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians in varied care settings, his nurturing of physician partnerships, his ability to support a robust clinical-research program, and in exceeding quality and safety standards will help us meet our strategic needs, the vision of our organization, and the needs of our community,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Baystate Health. Schreiber received his bachelor’s degree at Haverford College in Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in Louisiana. He also completed a master’s degree in public health and tropical medicine at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency and his clinical and research infectious-diseases fellowship at Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Schreiber’s research and laboratory work has been devoted to creating better vaccines to prevent devastating diseases in children. He has served on numerous professional committees for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society, the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Society for Pediatric Research, and the American Assoc. of Immunologists, which awarded him its 2012 Distinguished Service Award. He has also authored more than 70 scholarly publications.

Agenda Departments

Wistariahurst Plant Sale
May 17: The Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners and the Wistariahurst Gardeners will present their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The gardeners will share the bounty of their gardens with the gardening public, and are hoping to have a good selection of trees and shrubs this year. They will also sell house plants, annuals, perennials, and more. The plants are divisions, not cuttings or seedlings, which, while small, will grow quickly to mature size. Attendees are encourages to bring their own wagons or carts to make carrying purchases more convenient. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions and conduct soil tests for $1 per sample. Free parking will be available in the lot behind the Holyoke Senior Center. The plant sale is free and open to the public. Mini house tours of Wistariahurst Museum will also take place during the plant sale, between 9 a.m. and noon, for $3. There will also be a sneak preview of panels from the exhibition “A Genius for Place: American Landscapes of the Country Place Era,” an exhibit of historical landscapes representing the chronological development of an important movement in American landscape design, which opens the next day, May 18, at 1 p.m.

40 Under Forty
June 19: The eighth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. The program has become a prestigious honor in the Western Mass. business community, and the gala has become one of the region’s most anticipated spring events. An independent panel of judges chose this year’s class from more than 150 nominations, a record. Their stories were presented in the April 21 issue, and may also be read online at businesswest.com. More details on the gala will be revealed in upcoming issues, but tickets cost $65, and they typically sell out quickly. For more information or to order tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Western Mass. Business Expo
Oct. 29: BusinessWest Magazine will present the Fourth Annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downmtown 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 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
Cory Bartson v. 2 Guys Auto Sales Inc. and Efrain Santana
Allegation: Defendant breached a contract by failing to reimburse the plaintiff for the purchase of a vehicle and one-half of the profits of the resale value of the vehicle: $9,950
Filed: 3/25/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Action Air Inc. v. Reed McNaughton d/b/a Dr. Energy Saver, Karen M. Brown, and William J. Bates
Allegation: Failure to pay under the terms of a construction agreement: $10,000
Filed: 3/21/14

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Christopher R. Porter Builders Inc.
Allegation: Unpaid workers’ compensation policy: $34,719.20
Filed: 3/19/14

Matthew Brackman v. Reliant Medical Group Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $100,000
Filed: 3/14/14

Robin Murphy v. Hu Ke Lau Inc. and Edison L. Lee
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: $75,000
Filed: 3/17/14

Teddy Bear Pools Inc. and Theodore Hebert v. Eastern States Exposition and Eugene Cassidy, as president of Eastern States
Allegation: Injunctive relief for civil-rights violation and breach of contract: $300,000
Filed: 3/31/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Easthampton Savings Bank v. Sun Technical Services Inc. and Robert W. Humphreys
Allegation: Breach of contract: $91,104.75
Filed: 3/10/14

Roger J. Belanger v. Stiebel Properties
Allegation: Plaintiff struck and injured by snow falling from a roof: $82,569.22
Filed: 2/4/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Open & Shut d/b/a Raynor Door Sales v. Runnals & Sons Construction Services Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of construction supplies and services rendered: $22,014.28
Filed: 3/4/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
John W. Bresnahan v. General Mills Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in manufacturing of Wheaties Fuel causing injury when plaintiff tried to ingest: $24,000
Filed: 2/27/14

Judith Dickson v. Hampshire Village Condo Assoc.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $24,599.99
Filed: 2/14/14

Pave, Tile, and Stone Inc. v. Nonotuck Mills, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to repair or remediate contamination: $25,000
Filed: 2/26/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Tracy Gousy and Lori Hull v. O.C. White Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of vacation pay upon separation from company: $3,600
Filed: 4/10/14

HIBU Inc. f/k/a Yellowbook Inc. v. James B. Lynch d/b/a J&B Landscape Construction
Allegation: Monies due for breach of contract, monies loaned, advertising, and services rendered: $11,394.96
Filed: 3/24/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Jacqueline H. Glasco v. F.P.S. Inc. and Burger King Corp.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $4,166.55
Filed: 2/27/14

Joan Wollmershauser v. Mercy Hospital
Allegation: Automated door struck plaintiff in the face causing injury: $14,651.37
Filed: 2/4/14

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Logic Business Loans Inc. v. Smart Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Fresco Ristorante and Thomas Smart
Allegation: Breach of contract: $14,592.16
Filed: 3/18/14

Departments Picture This

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Their Your Story

RC1_1748IMG_0911RC4_1991-(1)IMG_1268IMG_1325‘Own Your Story’ was the theme of the 19th annual Women’s Leadership Conference staged by Bay Path College on April 25 at the MassMutual Center. More than 2,000 attendees were treated to several keynote addresses and a wide range of informative breakout sessions. From top: afternoon keynote speaker Barbara Walters, long-time television news journalist, talks about her career and pending retirement; attendees visit booths in the main lobby before the conference begins; Walters poses with several Bay Path students after her speech; morning keynoter Lara Setrakian, founder and executive editor of News Deeply, chats with George Keady III, chair of the Bay Path board of trustees and senior vice president of UBS Financial Services Inc.; luncheon keynoter Bruce Feller, a New York Times columnist and author, addresses the audience.

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Echo Hill Townhouse Condominium
Webster Court
$14,000 — Strip and re-roof

CHICOPEE

Charter Communications
354 Sheridan St.
$168,000 — Renovations for new offices

City of Chicopee Parks and Recreation
Abbey Memorial Park
$73,000 — Baseball dugouts

HOLYOKE

Weld Partners
95 Chestnut St.
$3,500,000 — Convert Mara Hall into 14 planned residential units; building A

LUDLOW

AMP Real Estate Group
483 Chapin St.
$30,000 — Addition and alterations

NORTHAMPTON

Better Homes Properties, LLC
34 New South St.
$51,000 — Exterior renovations building A

Better Homes Properties, LLC
34 New South St.
$108,000 — Exterior renovations building B

Continental Cablevision
790 Florence Road
$143,000 — Add antennas and equipment building

Packaging Corp of America
525 Mt. Tom Road
$329,000 — Install TPO roof system

Paradise Realty Partners, LLC
766 North King St.
$190,000 — Convert two units on the first floor to a doctor’s office

SOUTH HADLEY

Big Y
44 Willimansett St.
$179,000 — Install new roof

Center for Redevelopment Commission
29 College St.
$10,000 — Renovations

Hampden Christian Academy
36 Hadley St.
$83,000 — Install new roof

SOUTHWICK

Allegrone Construction
608 College Highway
$50,000 — Commercial alterations

SPRINGFIELD

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
376 Maple St.
$21,000 — Water damage repairs

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$47,000 — Interior renovations

PVTA
2808 Main St.
$897,000 — Removal and reinstallation of the bus wash system

WESTFIELD

CPL, LLC
37 Feeding Hills Road
$374,000 — Interior renovations

Kenia Associates, LLC
65 Springfield St.
$214,000 — Finish existing office space

Reed Hall Holding, LLC
29 School St.
$150,000 — Interior renovations

Whitetail Realty, LLP
97 Servistar Industrial Way
$8,000 — Convert two offices to one

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Five Below
935 Riverdale St.
$175,000 — Storefront alterations for change of use and tenant fit out

New Hampshire Dept. of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
1305 Memorial Dr.
$94,000 — New roof

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

1903 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Yvonne Bourdillon
Seller: David P. Thibault
Date: 03/24/14

190 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Helena C. McCracken
Seller: Yvonne Bourdillon
Date: 03/24/14

BERNARDSTON

40 Gill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard J. Couture
Seller: Jeffrey S. Pratt
Date: 04/01/14

34 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kayla M. Breor
Seller: Judith Webb
Date: 03/25/14

COLRAIN

98 New County Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Byerly
Seller: David Tasgal
Date: 04/03/14

CONWAY

111 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Melanie Burt
Seller: Collin J. Burt
Date: 03/31/14

DEERFIELD

72 Boynton Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Frank P. Marchand
Seller: Richard Giusto
Date: 03/28/14

387 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Frank Ingemi
Seller: Childs, Janet A., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

31 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Donna L. Blackney
Seller: William J. Gilman
Date: 03/31/14

ERVING

11 Briggs St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Shannon M. Herzig
Seller: Joel L. Thurber
Date: 03/28/14

GREENFIELD

687 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,900
Buyer: Beneficial MA Inc.
Seller: Lynn T. Parker
Date: 03/28/14

255 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: William C. Phelps
Seller: Steven P. Myers
Date: 03/26/14

3 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Donald D. Renfrew
Seller: Alma D. Mankowsky
Date: 04/01/14

280 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Blackmore
Seller: RCR Holdings LLC
Date: 03/31/14

16 Duren Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ethan M. Wilkins
Date: 03/31/14

12 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Robert A. Emond
Date: 03/24/14

40 Lunt Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael S. Coulombe
Seller: Karin Browning
Date: 03/28/14

7 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Nancy D. Krull
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 04/03/14

MONTAGUE

100 3rd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Harlan G. Harvey
Seller: Down To Earth Property Management
Date: 03/28/14

59 Dell St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Heather Sheperd
Seller: Green, Mildred R., (Estate)
Date: 03/26/14

NEW SALEM

50 Blackinton Road
New Salem, MA 01364
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Viera Lorencova
Seller: Julie A. Caouette
Date: 03/24/14

255 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michael L. Sorenson
Seller: Ethan R. Forbes
Date: 03/28/14

NORTHFIELD

92 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Eugene Rice
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/31/14

6 Woodruff Way
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Lucier
Seller: Huber, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/14

ORANGE

53 Fairman Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,214
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Randy A. Parker
Date: 03/28/14

SHELBURNE

20 Bardwells Ferry Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Szpila
Seller: Lisa A. Deangelis
Date: 03/24/14

247 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Kyle Canepari
Seller: 247-251 Main LLC
Date: 03/31/14

SUNDERLAND

62 Claybrook Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $320,000
Seller: Herbert J. Sinofsky
Date: 03/28/14

256 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Waskiewicz
Seller: Yestramski, Edith, (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

14 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Morrissey
Seller: Dawn M. Gronda
Date: 03/24/14

32 Federal St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Martin M. Downey
Seller: Frederick A. Harpin
Date: 03/28/14

14 Kosciusko Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Philip J. McKenzie
Seller: Paul A. Ciborowski
Date: 03/25/14

39 Liberty St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $146,250
Buyer: William P. Whitman
Seller: Leo L. Gaulin
Date: 03/31/14

180 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Hoyle
Seller: Michael D. Berry
Date: 04/02/14

15 Walter Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Janis R. Oles
Seller: John H. Houle
Date: 03/31/14

BRIMFIELD

69 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: William Sweeney
Seller: Eleanor Snelgrove
Date: 03/28/14

64 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Karri E. Galonek
Seller: James G. Gerrish
Date: 04/01/14

CHICOPEE

44 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Guadalupe M. Friedson
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/24/14

117 Caddyshack Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Jendrysik
Seller: Carol A. Zimmermann
Date: 03/31/14

144 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jose G. Vicente
Seller: Lois Delisle
Date: 03/24/14

104 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Keith R. Fontaine
Seller: Edward S. West
Date: 03/31/14

47 Graham Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Spears
Seller: Craig M. Dube
Date: 03/28/14

96 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ryan Fitzemeyer
Seller: James D. Pollard
Date: 03/31/14

35 Lafond Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Donna M. Charette
Seller: Joseph A. Tetrault
Date: 03/28/14

27 Martha St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Francis J. Kempton
Seller: Jason P. Wilkinson
Date: 03/31/14

930 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Mariya Borisik
Seller: Quynh Dao
Date: 03/31/14

145 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David M. Aucoin
Seller: Diamondback Properties
Date: 04/02/14

28 Spence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Christina M. Santinello
Seller: Gary J. Shea
Date: 03/31/14

Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Stephen G. Young
Seller: Jablonski, Stella M., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

160 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $532,000
Buyer: Manohar Shenoy
Seller: Dan Roulier & Assocs. Inc.
Date: 03/26/14

15 Dale St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Francesco A. Carrano
Seller: Countrywide Home Loan Inc.
Date: 03/28/14

103 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Adam J. Dubois
Seller: Patrick M. Oshei
Date: 03/27/14

21 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Lyons
Seller: Dineen, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

10 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Michelle N. Rostek
Seller: Mario A. Cardinale
Date: 04/04/14

217 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ian T. Morrissey
Seller: Amy C. Distefano
Date: 03/27/14

64 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/26/14

36 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $154,850
Buyer: Lewis J. Emma
Seller: Thomas W. Daly
Date: 03/27/14

144 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Mary A. O’Connor
Seller: Douglas A. Yandow
Date: 04/02/14

HAMPDEN

36 Commercial Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $430,312
Buyer: Stuart A. Fearn
Seller: Katherine J. Hickson
Date: 04/02/14

211 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Colleen E. Foerster
Seller: Sherry Himmelstein
Date: 04/02/14

Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Geoffrey M. Rockwell
Seller: Michael A. Cimmino
Date: 04/01/14

HOLLAND

4 Forest Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Meghan E. Thompson
Seller: Nicholas Truax
Date: 03/24/14

HOLYOKE

79 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Montagna
Seller: Christopher J. Britton
Date: 03/24/14

688 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Dennis Lovely
Seller: Christopher A. Prost
Date: 03/26/14

12 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Premier Source Credit Union
Seller: James M. Brunelle
Date: 03/27/14

455 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,990
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Nicolle L. Sugrue
Date: 04/04/14

20 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Hellstein
Seller: Nellie A. Taylor-Donohue
Date: 03/24/14

87 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James L. Richard
Seller: Richard M. Smith
Date: 03/28/14

LONGMEADOW

168 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Patrick A. Streck
Seller: Catherine Novak
Date: 03/25/14

182 Farmington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,028,500
Buyer: Tyson M. Streeter
Seller: Richard P. Anderson
Date: 03/31/14

20 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $434,500
Buyer: Claus Hesselberg-Thomsen
Seller: Angela L. Anderson
Date: 03/28/14

1560 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Steven M. Haddad
Seller: James Haddad
Date: 03/24/14

86 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Penquin Realty Inc.
Seller: Elizabeth M. Flink
Date: 03/28/14

164 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Thomas McLaughlin
Seller: Hao M. Wu
Date: 04/03/14

LUDLOW

271 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Seller: Andrew Boyea
Date: 03/27/14

677 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jack C. Mendes
Seller: Carlos Branco
Date: 03/28/14

70 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,878
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Ilidio F. Pinto
Date: 03/25/14

258 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Casey L. Mendrala
Seller: Paul M. Miele
Date: 03/31/14

13 Park Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,043
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Scott E. Holbrook
Date: 04/04/14

81 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Nuno M. Pereira
Seller: Nicholas H. Gallup
Date: 04/04/14

35 Scott St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James E. Parker
Seller: Stephen M. Charpentier
Date: 03/31/14

30 Southwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Paulo L. Roxo
Seller: Tuoc Pham
Date: 03/26/14

161 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jettie C. McCollough
Seller: Edward F. Burgess
Date: 04/01/14

38 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: James Lovern
Seller: Kim M. Miarecki
Date: 04/01/14

163 Waverly Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Juan Rivera
Seller: Ronald R. Larocque
Date: 04/04/14

MONSON

12 Alden Thrasher Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John H. Scheuermann
Seller: Clifford J. Farquhar
Date: 03/26/14

17 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Chase J. Cheverie
Seller: Cadieux, Roberta A., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/14

11 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Amy Otto
Seller: Deborah A. Tighe
Date: 03/26/14

50 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: John P. Willemain
Seller: Lisa M. Walters
Date: 03/27/14

275 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michael J. Stacy
Seller: Grant W. Hamilton
Date: 03/31/14

66 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael A. Reid
Seller: Randy W. Graham
Date: 04/04/14

PALMER

86 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael Gralinski
Seller: Yvan O. Lachance
Date: 04/01/14

N/A
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Margaret M. Superneau
Seller: Frederick J. Tenczar
Date: 03/28/14

Riverview Parkway
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Rhodes
Seller: Deborah A. Haley
Date: 03/27/14

RUSSELL

70 Old Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01034
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Melissa A. Milanczuk
Seller: Dennis C. Hugue
Date: 03/28/14

SPRINGFIELD

818 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chandra Bhattarai
Seller: D. B. Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/14

47 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jordan Gilliam
Seller: Matthew S. Shejen
Date: 03/28/14

25 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

625 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $6,526,339
Buyer: 625 Carew Street LLC
Seller: Harrison Properties LLC
Date: 03/26/14

1508 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $192,800
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Frank E. Schissel
Date: 04/03/14

24 Carew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Yerica Santiago
Seller: Kastrinakis, Dimitra, (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

244 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: WJSM Management Co. LLC
Seller: Salgo LLC
Date: 03/31/14

250 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: WJSM Management Co. LLC
Seller: Salgo LLC
Date: 03/31/14

274 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Angelina Barbarisi
Seller: Kathleen A. Stratton
Date: 03/26/14

81 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Letendre
Seller: RBS Citizens NA
Date: 03/25/14

208 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Brenda E. Reyes
Seller: Melissa A. Milanczuk
Date: 03/28/14

459 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Karaaslan Realty LLC
Seller: S. C. S. Realty Corp. Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

215 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Tanisha Cabezudo
Seller: Steven F. Thorn
Date: 04/01/14

87 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

30 Foster St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

50 Fox Woods Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,370
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jacqueline G. McGregor
Date: 04/04/14

30 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Adams
Seller: Amanda L. Desmith
Date: 03/24/14

396 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Andrew M. Croteau
Date: 03/28/14

34 Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

33 Higgins St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Gasco
Seller: Zarchariah Viereck
Date: 03/27/14

9 Massasoit Place
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Angel M. Santiago
Seller: Webster Saintilma
Date: 04/03/14

33 Morningside Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,175
Buyer: Jose F. Umana
Seller: Annette R. Gallagher
Date: 04/01/14

59 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

20 Pequot St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

32 Rathbun St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mike Alkabani
Seller: Wilfred L. Trudeau
Date: 03/31/14

55 Riverview Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Lewis Lamson
Seller: Howard I. Kalodner
Date: 03/27/14

23 Rosedale Ave.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Frank V. Winn
Seller: Jeffrey D. Mislak
Date: 04/03/14

281 State St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: 281 State Street TR
Seller: UB Properties LLC
Date: 03/28/14

42 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

45 Tyrone St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,608
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Hector A. Pagan
Date: 04/02/14

29 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

37 Whitmore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Eric S. Mattos
Seller: Francisco K. Serrano
Date: 03/28/14

124 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Sandra V. Figueroa
Seller: Bryan R. Francis
Date: 04/04/14

186 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Justin L. Kent
Seller: Cathleen M. Dinnie
Date: 04/01/14

257 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jake P. Trombley
Seller: Robert L. Foskitt
Date: 03/31/14

930 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Adexi Cruz
Seller: Samuel R. Castellano
Date: 04/04/14

SOUTHWICK

86 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Sean A. Barrett
Seller: Arthur G. Chevalier
Date: 03/28/14

34 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Carla L. Hoffman
Seller: Richard S. Harty
Date: 04/01/14

175 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Eugene J. Whitehead
Seller: Raymond W. Clark
Date: 04/02/14

WALES

19 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lee C. Chick
Seller: Charles L. Chick
Date: 04/01/14

WESTFIELD

78 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Taryn R. Mazejka
Seller: John A. Callini
Date: 03/31/14

106 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Norwich Properties LLC
Seller: Joseph J. Mantegna
Date: 04/02/14

19 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $264,338
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Georgi E. Corriveau
Date: 03/27/14

152 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Joseph E. Cabana
Seller: Jacob W. Golen
Date: 03/28/14

417 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Synium LLC
Seller: Atwood Drug Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

427 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Synium LLC
Seller: Atwood Drug Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Anton
Seller: John P. Pitoniak
Date: 04/04/14

11 Paper St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Goyette
Seller: Joseph W. Tremblay
Date: 03/25/14

954 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Alex Bublik
Seller: Patricia M. Hebert
Date: 04/04/14

1230 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,600
Buyer: Mogalkrupa LLC
Seller: Harnish Patel
Date: 03/31/14

19 Waterford Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Manfredi
Seller: Christina M. Moreau
Date: 04/04/14

WILBRAHAM

2810 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: F. L. Roberts & Co. Inc.
Seller: Sandri Realty Inc.
Date: 04/02/14

14 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $147,050
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Caroline A. Boland
Date: 03/26/14

8 Falcon Heights
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James R. Blume
Seller: Jennifer Biseinere
Date: 03/31/14

1008 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: Alison Askew
Seller: Thomas J. Hinks
Date: 03/31/14

76 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Fernandes
Seller: Ryan Askew
Date: 03/31/14

799 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John Lewis
Seller: Patrick J. Burns
Date: 03/27/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Austin Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Hubert R. Scott
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

72 Bridle Path Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Marie A. Devlin
Seller: Saengthavy Phommachanh
Date: 03/27/14

33 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Negron
Seller: John Chernisky
Date: 03/28/14

27 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Bryan Miles
Seller: Michael R. Grandfield
Date: 03/24/14

367 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Victoria A. Dellasperanza
Seller: Sharon E. Turner
Date: 04/04/14

4 Johnson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Eric A. Hernandez
Seller: Enith Mendez

226 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Zaid Tuffaha
Seller: Richard C. Gallup
Date: 03/26/14

62 Warren St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Lindsey E. Bridge
Seller: David J. Caron
Date: 03/31/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

115 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Mark J. Whipple
Seller: Wendy Sibbison
Date: 03/28/14

109 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Yang Zhang
Seller: David J. Geoffroy
Date: 04/01/14

263 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Isaac Chow
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/28/14

365 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Adam J. Ortiz
Seller: Kathy M. Holle
Date: 04/03/14

38 Nutting Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: PI Kappa PHI Properties
Seller: Alph Chi Omega National Housing
Date: 03/31/14

4 Stagecoach Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Katharine J. Waggoner
Seller: Thomas D. Snowman
Date: 03/31/14

24 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Haiping Ke
Seller: David K. Lee
Date: 03/28/14

BELCHERTOWN

5 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Christopher J. McGurk
Seller: Kennedy H. Clark
Date: 03/28/14

31 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Adam D. Daniell
Seller: Ketchen FT
Date: 03/27/14

Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Marcel A. Nines
Seller: Peter S. Galuszka
Date: 03/27/14

26 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Reynolds
Seller: Richard F. Greene
Date: 04/02/14

33 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: David F. Habicht
Seller: Patrick R. Taylor
Date: 04/01/14

144 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Jennifer A. Applegate
Seller: Kelly Hayward
Date: 03/31/14

130 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scott M. Bonafini
Seller: Alan R. Barthelette
Date: 03/25/14

CUMMINGTON

21 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Mariam Massaro
Seller: Carleen M. Madigan
Date: 03/28/14

EASTHAMPTON

18 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,920
Buyer: Peter A. Sokolwski
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 03/31/14

13 Exeter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: New City Properties LLC
Seller: Provident Funding Assocs. LP
Date: 03/31/14

243 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Rogers
Seller: Parsons, Dora E., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

7 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kevin T. McGrath
Seller: Janson T. Robare
Date: 03/31/14

15 Laurel Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jason A. Robare
Seller: Thomas M. Cleary
Date: 03/31/14

25 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Brendan K. McKinney
Seller: Ronald L. Sedergren
Date: 03/31/14

21 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Amy V. Marsters
Seller: Gregory T. Sears
Date: 03/28/14

GOSHEN

104 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: PDV Inc.
Seller: Steven Weiss
Date: 04/04/14

GRANBY

116 Munsing Ridge
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Randall
Seller: Peter J. Gaj
Date: 03/28/14

128 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Gregory T. Sears
Seller: Norman W. Ingham
Date: 03/28/14

HADLEY

85 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Seller: Helen S. Waskiewicz
Date: 03/25/14

451 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Hampshire Mosque Inc.
Seller: Michael L. Zabre
Date: 04/02/14

HATFIELD

63 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Bonney A. Brown
Seller: Patricia A. Bell
Date: 03/28/14

MIDDLEFIELD

69 Clark Wright Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $134,251
Buyer: Homesales Inc.
Seller: David Hrassler
Date: 03/31/14

NORTHAMPTON

13 Dana St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alexander Simom
Seller: Judith V. Champagne
Date: 04/03/14

56 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $350,002
Buyer: Ann E. Scagel
Seller: John G. Graiff
Date: 03/28/14

123 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Seller: Hospital Hill Dev LLC

81 Henshaw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Joshua Mintz
Seller: Yechiael E. Lander
Date: 04/02/14

69 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Nellie A. Taylor
Seller: Erik S. Matewski
Date: 03/24/14

236 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Crossover Properties LLC
Seller: Linda F. Ronen
Date: 03/31/14

SOUTH HADLEY

246 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,150
Buyer: Matthew W. Komer
Seller: H. N. Wohlers
Date: 04/04/14

21 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Richard Cournoyer
Seller: John J. Cournoyer
Date: 04/03/14

7 Mary Lyon Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Cheryl Lee
Seller: Thomas E. Kelly
Date: 03/28/14

110 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Robert L. Scribner
Seller: Bank New York
Date: 04/01/14

53 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Aimee R. Kelly
Seller: Andrew G. Holloway
Date: 03/31/14

10 Tigger Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Michael F. Werenski
Seller: David W. Clausnitzer
Date: 03/26/14

SOUTHAMPTON

98 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Sergey Gokhgalter
Seller: William A. West
Date: 03/24/14

4 Sara Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $412,080
Buyer: Daniel A. Erwin
Seller: David Garstka Builders LLC
Date: 03/26/14

WARE

44 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Kondaur Capital Corp.
Seller: Steven K. Gryszowka
Date: 03/27/14

211 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Donald M. Smith
Seller: Susan J. Hanewich
Date: 03/25/14

28 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Vision Investment Rental Properties
Seller: Joel J. Harder
Date: 04/01/14

9 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Okane
Seller: John J. Giard
Date: 03/28/14

173 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Harminder Dhillon
Seller: Herbert I. Cohen
Date: 04/04/14

WILLIAMSBURG

16 Kingsley Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01060
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Roy D. Farnham
Seller: Childs, Bernice A., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/14

19 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $241,350
Buyer: Anne H. Golob
Seller: Esther J. Williams
Date: 04/04/14

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Asselin, George L.
167 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Bader, Nicholas H.
Bader, Catherine V.
a/k/a Thompson, Catherine V.
140 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Beauregard, John
Beauregard, Lisa
16 Ducharme Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Berger, Kenneth R.
Berger, Kathleen A.
7 Kellogg St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/14

Berger, Robert K.
Berger, Pauline L.
225 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/14

Blaisdell, Traceyann
76 South St. Fl. 1
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/14

Boshe, Richard D.
Boshe, Ellen
7 Pothul Dr.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Bostancioglu, Reha B.
1187 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Bouchard, Kelly Ann
88 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Brazee, Arthur P.
1457 Home Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/14

Burgess, Jesse L.
Burgess, Stephanie N.
81 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/14

Burgos, Jenara
136 Darling St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Cintron, Luis
Cintron, Alicia
30 Carlisle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Clark, Pamela M.
151 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Clark, Shane P.
Clark, Jennifer A.
56 Belvidere Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Creek, Michelle M.
33 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Darling, William A.
Darling, Laura V.
190 Phelps Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Dent, Richard J.
17 Smith Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Dickerson, Johnny
Dickerson, Michelle L.
77 Greene St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Europa Salon and Volpe Nails
Quiterio, Kristine Marie
51 Park Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Evans, Steven M.
Evans, Kim M.
26 Fairmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Flogently with Beads
Jacksen, Florence C.
a/k/a Holman, Florence C.
50 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/14

Foster, Linda Faye
414 Chestnut St., Apt. 51
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Gamelli, Frank J.
Gamelli, June C.
90 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Geary, Roberta Ann
345 East St., Apt. B
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Gorman, Brian M.
77 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Grabowski, Henry J.
643 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/14

Grilli, Aldo H.
19 Miles Morgan Court
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Harrowfield, Amanda E.
6 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/21/14

Hatfield, Robert W.
1782 Main St., Apt. 5
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Holtan, Colleen Marie
Allen, Theresa Jane
74 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/26/14

Jarvis, Jill C.
6 Bliss St., Apt. A
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Kelly, Dawn
PO Box 107
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

King, William R.
King, Pamela A.
a/k/a Dias, Pamela
a/k/a Savitt, Pamela A.
146 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/14

Lauziere, Jeffery W.
30 Ridgewood Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Leen, Erik
Leen, Carlin J.
80 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Lopez, Joseph R. Jr.
56 Newport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Maslak, Alan R.
629 Pendleton Ave., Apt. D
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Maziarz, Brian A.
Maziarz, Laura L.
127 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

McCullough, Diane G.
a/k/a Leigh, Diane
311 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/14

Munson, David M.
116 Crane Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/14

Neylon, Nathan W.
62 Adams Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

North East Woodland Svc.
Corser, Gertrude A.
220 Warwick Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Osofsky, Matthew J.
62 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/14

Patnaude, Peter J.
Patnaude, Susan A.
72 Sunnybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/31/14

Patrie, Leonard E.
Patrie, Donna H.
PO Box 401
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/23/14

Pellegrini, Raymond M.
34 Excalibur Dr.
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Perry, Dennis J.
165 Cambridge St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/17/14

Petlock, Matthew I.
Petlock, Jessica L.
a/k/a Surrette, Jessica L.
142 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Piemonte, Tara Marie
5 Covel St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/14

Powell, Kathleen E.
28 Melbourne Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Pro Automotive Electronic Inc.
Pavey, Joseph A.
24 Upland Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Rivera, Naira Y.
26 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Saluk, Thomas William
24 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/14

Sawyer, Edward
19 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/14

Schofield, Victoria A.
68 Michigan St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/14

Scott, Brian
60 Crane Road
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Sevene, Richard F.
91 Montague St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/14

Silbaugh, Patrick J.
40 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Sinico, Amy M.
Sinico, Matthew J.
4 Cooper Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Smith, Sharon M.
52 Larchmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/14

Snow, Kevin M.
511 South St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Stefanelli, William Joseph
Stefanelli, Rhonda Marie
a/k/a Bessette, Rhonda Marie
4 Yorktown Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Supinski, Maura L.
94 Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/14

Terry, Renae Elaine
Loughnane, Nicole Danielle
3 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Troy, Adam E.
Troy, Michelle M.
25 High St.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/14

Trujillo, Michael W.
5 Ruth Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/14

West, William Thomas
P.O. Box 342
South Barre, MA 01074
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/14

Yelle, Francis W.
PO Box 6104
Holyoke, MA 01041
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/14

Yothers, Gregory L.
12 Carlton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/14

Zalot, Pamela J.
17 B Pumpkin Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/14

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Amherst Copy & Design Works
37 East Pleasant St.
Sean Cleary

Fire & Water
39 Boltwood Way
Teacup Musket & Guild

Kidsafrik
245 West St.
Christopher Monteiro

Scidose Pharma
196 North Pleasant St.
Joseph F. Bohan III

CHICOPEE

Double J’s Landscaping
37 Rivest Ct.
Justin Poulist

Floral Illusion
527 Grattan St.
David Rosinski

Rejuvenations
246 Montcalm St.
Marci Ryder

Rivers Variety & Wireless
730 Chicopee St.
Kisean Donaldson

LUDLOW

Deponte Nursery
336 Poole St.
Joseph Deponte

Heartwood Landscaping
54 Higher St.
James Ekmalian III

Ludlow Chiropractic Office
77 Winsor St.
Paul Blomcrith

O’Keefe’s Farm & Nursery
1084 Center St.
Ryan O’Keefe

Turnpike Acres Stove Shop
185 Miller St.
George Dupuis

NORTHAMPTON

Dapper Kitty
29 Butler Place
Anthony Fonseca

Euphoria Skincare
49 Gothic St.
Lori A. Schott

Grace Paint a Tile
303 Riverside Dr.
Jeffrey Vaughan

Krist Design & Build
89 Main St.
Kristen Branch

Kris Thompson Carpentry
362 Kennedy Road
Kris Thompson

New England Medical Consultants
124 Maple Ridge Road
Matthew Kane

Pisano Printing
23 Pine Brook Corner
Raylin Pisano

Sally Staub Design
74 Audobon Road
Sally P. Staub

Valley Therapy Billing
50 Center St.
Kimberly Girard

SOUTHWICK

Aco Masonry Heating & Air Conditioning
12 Hillside Road
Adam Ouimette

Cool Bike Rides
7 Fenton Dr.
Ian Creswell

Hair of the Dog
610 College Highway
Jennie Tierney

Jacquier Realty Group
68 Will Palmer Road
Tiffany Jacquier

Once Upon a Time
648 College Highway
Maureen Piermarini

Pro Tour & Cruises Inc.
194 South Longyard Road
Kasie Provencal

SPRINGFIELD

A2Z Towing
110 Old Lane Road
Maureen Hittman

ADC Prevention Services
22 Bacon Road
Arnold D. Cox

Addisyn Furniture Inc.
1566 State St.
Mukesh Tandon

Amarilis Market
14 Orange St.
Reda M. Shabaneh

Anthony Maia
91 Maebeth St.
Anthony Maia

Baku
1830 Wilbraham Road
Aymira Gaffarova

Before and After Beauty
686 Belmont Ave.
Jose A. Calderon

Borrowed Talents
93 Grochmal Ave.
Karen J. Van Wagner

Botanica Ozain
15 Dorset St.
Miguel M. Soto

City Cleaners
1179 State St.
Kenny H. Nguyen

Civilized Animals
45 Kimberly Ave.
Kamisha Bryant

CT Tattoo Supply Ink, LLC
94 Island Pond Road
Cynthia L. Cote

Dona Carmen Restaurant
344 Bay St.
Carmen Y. Rodriguez

Dynasty Restaurant
5 Locust St.
Xiu G. Zheng

Felicity Hardee Law
1500 Main St.
Felicity Hardee

Happy Family Media
40 White Oak Road
Matthew A. Herring

Hernandez Pavers
131 Larkspur St.
Ermie J. Hernandez

HLW Consulting
4 Niagara St.
Haven L. Williams

Holy City Christian Books
109 Mill St.
Jose L. Pomales

Ivette’s Images
8 Johnson St.
Petra I. Cappas

J.D. Auto Repair
131 Laconia St.
Jimmy Deleon

James Cleaning Service
24 Green Acre Square
Watson E. James

JHS Cabinetry, LLC
32 Wellfleet Dr.
Howard A. Gabaree

Juliano’s Latin Flava
176 Main St.
Juliano J. Calligros

WESTFIELD

Alive Health Solutions
304 Sackett Road
Ellen Michaliszyn

Bryan M. Kasperowski
29 Broad St.
Bryan Kasperowski

Dream Meadow Farm
631 West Road
Joseph P. Boisseau

R & C Countertops
9 Bartlett St.
Randy Arkoette

Rescue Me Cleaning
198 Lockhouse Road
Susan Churchill

SE Landscaping
25 Hagan Ave.
Scott Egleston

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Hearing Aids
425 Union St.
James Caldarola

Beauty Secrets Salon
553 Union St.
Tatyana Gitsman

Brain Balance Center
1472 Riverdale St.
Core Tickle, LLC

Caring Solutions, LLC
131 Elm St.
Patricia L. Baskin

Classic Burgers Inc.
1261 Westfield St.
Barry Parker

Health Products Group
440 Main St.
Svetlana Gorbovets

K & R Computer Solutions
75 Adrian Ave.
Kevin A. Richter

Majestic Theater
131 Elm St.
Todd Kadis

Mattress Depot
120 Memorial Ave.
Dream Décor Inc.

Oak Hollow Farms
711 Amostown Road
Joseph P. Dumont

On the Level Floor Coverings
142 Nelson St.
Mike Blanchard

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

BUCKLAND

9 Crittenden Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: James E. Eagan
Seller: William Yenner
Date: 03/10/14

6 Homestead Ave.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Jason M. Jarvis
Seller: Luigi Ottaviani
Date: 03/20/14

CHARLEMONT

South River Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Berkshire East Ski Resort
Seller: J. R. Dumouchel
Date: 03/14/14

CONWAY

3325 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mark A. Benjamin
Seller: Lively, Irene L., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/14

GREENFIELD

170 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Pamela Lerch
Seller: Edward H. Foster
Date: 03/17/14

32 Union St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Shirley B. Russell
Seller: Brightman IRT
Date: 03/17/14

LEVERETT

14 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Peoples United Bank
Seller: David W. Biddle
Date: 03/10/14

NEW SALEM

14 East Eagleville Lane
New Salem, MA 01364
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Franklin J. Forton
Seller: Sarah E. Mazzarella
Date: 03/13/14

ORANGE

32 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $118,450
Buyer: John Dunphy
Seller: David Cloutier
Date: 03/21/14

SHELBURNE

111 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stefan A. Topolski
Seller: H&T Gerry NT
Date: 03/21/14

SUNDERLAND

153 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: RBS Citizens
Date: 03/11/14

18 South Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: R. A. Hoff
Seller: Gordon Tripp
Date: 03/21/14

WHATELY

48 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $201,016
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Kathleen A. Richard
Date: 03/18/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

113 Channell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,200
Buyer: Saw Construction LLC
Seller: Household Finance Corp. 2
Date: 03/14/14

34 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Raymond Lapointe
Seller: Richard L. Begin
Date: 03/21/14

92 Herbert P. Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Atlantic Fasteners Co Inc.
Seller: Renz LLC
Date: 03/14/14

69 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Joan M. Linnehan
Seller: Thomas H. Casiello
Date: 03/14/14

24 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Laura G. Roe
Seller: Catchepaugh, Phyllis L., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/14

121 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Twining
Seller: Edmund S. Salva
Date: 03/10/14

12 Rising St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Foti
Seller: Ralph C. Gates
Date: 03/12/14

BRIMFIELD

122 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Miller-Leblanc
Seller: Joseph M. Renaud
Date: 03/14/14

144 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Jon Fagerstrom
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/20/14

CHICOPEE

9 Canal St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thomas E. McMahon
Seller: Charles S. Szczur
Date: 03/12/14

35 Dorrance St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Susan M. Gagnon
Seller: Robert R. Baran
Date: 03/13/14

102 Edward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Ian S. Mercer
Seller: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Date: 03/11/14

364 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Milena S. Sebastiao
Seller: Nicholas M. Butman
Date: 03/17/14

25 Hafey St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Amanda J. Nowak
Seller: Marcelle M. Rudek
Date: 03/21/14

114 Hendrick St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Seller: Joyce E. Morissette
Date: 03/14/14

38 Hyde Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Frank A. Germain
Seller: John F. Ciesla
Date: 03/21/14

3 Sherwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Sarah D. Chivas
Seller: David J. Beaudry
Date: 03/14/14

447 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Aura LLC
Seller: Carol A. Balakier
Date: 03/11/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

76 Admiral St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Daniel Kurowski
Seller: Mazza, Antonette J., (Estate)
Date: 03/21/14

Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Tennessee Jed RT
Seller: Goldstein, Marie L., (Estate)
Date: 03/19/14

267 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marada LLC
Seller: Falvo, Daniel D., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/14

HOLLAND

8 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Robert C. St.Jacques
Seller: Walter H. Gedney
Date: 03/14/14

HOLYOKE

25 Fenton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Logan M. Greaney
Seller: Lisa Little-Jennings
Date: 03/21/14

366 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Angelo Della Ripa
Seller: Bayview Loan Service LLC
Date: 03/17/14

61 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Sandra E. Blaney
Seller: Robert W. Greaves
Date: 03/21/14

LONGMEADOW

178 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $185,450
Buyer: Christine E. Callahan
Seller: John F. Staszko
Date: 03/17/14

1657 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kristen S. Shejen
Seller: Richard J. Kane
Date: 03/14/14

734 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $920,000
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Linda J. Polep
Date: 03/10/14

75 Rugby Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Kara M. Ryczek
Seller: Thomas J. Haller
Date: 03/12/14

52 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Penny E. Dugan
Seller: Fritz R. Schmidt
Date: 03/18/14

120 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Christine E. Anglehart
Seller: Roxann W. Sale
Date: 03/21/14

LUDLOW

37 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Nickolas Linna
Seller: Carole A. Devine
Date: 03/10/14

MONSON

26 Childs Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Grant W. Hamilton
Seller: Justin Haggerty
Date: 03/18/14

PALMER

2230 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Crossway Christian Church
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Date: 03/21/14

3027 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sean D. Genereux
Seller: Mark Jackson
Date: 03/13/14

SPRINGFIELD

18 Claremont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jose I. Toledo
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 03/19/14

72 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Terese M. Chenier
Seller: Roland R. Menard
Date: 03/21/14

63 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Damaris D. Marmolejo
Seller: City Joe LLC
Date: 03/12/14

204 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Trevor H. Agnitti
Seller: George J. Kelly
Date: 03/21/14

16 Haumont Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,869
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Maurice Polite
Date: 03/14/14

35 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Gerrity
Seller: Peter S. Slivka
Date: 03/18/14

19 Leroy Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Jose Rodriguez
Seller: Theresa Kwatowski
Date: 03/19/14

357 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: Gleason Siterly LLC
Date: 03/11/14

60 Martone Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Martone Place LLC
Seller: Ryanne Realty LLC
Date: 03/17/14

182 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: James Mugwanja
Seller: Joseph A. Cretella
Date: 03/13/14

N/A
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Crystal D. Hudson
Seller: Russell A. Thompson
Date: 03/12/14

65 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Carolyn M. Burke
Seller: Judith A. Brown
Date: 03/12/14

34 Redden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Anderson
Seller: Mitchell T. Taylor
Date: 03/20/14

116 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Caroline Keady
Seller: Jessica L. Rivers
Date: 03/13/14

100 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Manuel Mantilla
Seller: John P. Bechard
Date: 03/14/14

130 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael A. Johnson
Seller: Marcel Daigle
Date: 03/21/14

80 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Edgar A. Gonzalez
Seller: Lauralee Routier
Date: 03/21/14

SOUTHWICK

198 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Hector E. Garcia
Seller: Stephen Iczkowski
Date: 03/21/14

96 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter M. Gallant
Seller: Joseph A. Gallant
Date: 03/14/14

WALES

8 Sizer Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Erica T. Enos
Seller: Gerald F. Hebert
Date: 03/11/14

WESTFIELD

33 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Gladys M. Szenda
Seller: Brian P. Shea
Date: 03/10/14

48 Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Domus Inc.
Seller: American National Red Cross
Date: 03/10/14

183 Dry Bridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Albert J. Szenda
Date: 03/10/14

139 Fowler Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Roxanne N. Cryankowski
Seller: L. C. Rhodes
Date: 03/14/14

68 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Svetlana Chernoyvan
Seller: Robert T. Strong
Date: 03/14/14

55 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Anthony V. Ascolillo
Seller: Anthony J. Andrews
Date: 03/12/14

14 Lowell Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Peter A. Dehey
Seller: Dana Kiendzior
Date: 03/14/14

32 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Valeri
Seller: Michael J. Cyrankowski
Date: 03/14/14

284 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jack R. Davis
Seller: Niranjan Sampat
Date: 03/14/14

28 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,666
Buyer: Elaine M. Chrzanowski
Seller: Chrzanowski, Katharina, (Estate)
Date: 03/19/14

66 Westfield Industrial Park
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $223,020
Buyer: Tomar Sales LLC
Seller: Ashland Inc.
Date: 03/13/14

74 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Sean P. Ritter
Seller: Deborah Miles
Date: 03/18/14

WILBRAHAM

3096 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Christian B. Colon
Seller: Edwin Bones
Date: 03/21/14

5 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Justin D. Newman
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 03/17/14

36 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Karen L. Madden
Seller: Deborah A. Ordynowicz
Date: 03/14/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

89 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Joyce L. Korona
Seller: Jonathan E. Sady
Date: 03/18/14

557 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Nathaniel A. Martin
Seller: Joseph R. Cotton
Date: 03/14/14

17 Fabyan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Lori J. Lusnia
Seller: Maureen A. Sullivan
Date: 03/17/14

86 Forest Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Demetrios N. Panteleakis
Seller: Hector E. Garcia
Date: 03/21/14

91 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Carol Maki
Seller: Park St. Development LLC
Date: 03/12/14

36 Maple Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: MRMM TR
Seller: Patricia A. Conway
Date: 03/14/14

60 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $137,900
Buyer: Michael P. Czechowski
Seller: Nicholas W. Vooys
Date: 03/14/14

104 West Calvin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Callahan
Seller: Donald E. Wright
Date: 03/14/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

73 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Ryan Morley
Seller: Myung-Ro Lee
Date: 03/14/14

15 Fisher St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Scott M. Paul
Seller: Benjamin D. Wells-Tolley
Date: 03/11/14

BELCHERTOWN

12 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Thomas R. Scott
Seller: Property Enhancement LLC
Date: 03/18/14

75 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Corey Loranger
Seller: John E. Taras
Date: 03/21/14

51 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Nelson Z. Eusebio
Seller: Fred J. Wang
Date: 03/10/14

85 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Mary L. Macintyre
Seller: DAG Real Estate Dev. Inc.
Date: 03/21/14

36 Oasis St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Brian Hampson
Seller: Gregory E. Pyles
Date: 03/11/14

15 Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Brendan M. Sullivan
Seller: David E. Cote
Date: 03/18/14

EASTHAMPTON

26 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kevin K. Blinn
Seller: Russell H. Phillips
Date: 03/21/14

27 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Linda S. Payson
Date: 03/18/14

2 Jessie Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rainbow Properties LLC
Seller: Kelly I. Savoie
Date: 03/14/14

GOSHEN

32 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Micharl R. Secor
Seller: Bryan L. Clark
Date: 03/11/14

GRANBY

508 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Matthew Loomis
Seller: Michael J. Konetzny
Date: 03/21/14

HATFIELD

91 Cronin Hill Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Benjamin H. Heckscher
Seller: Amy S. Johnson
Date: 03/13/14

HUNTINGTON

3 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Laurel A. Raffetto
Seller: Sean P. Ritter
Date: 03/18/14

NORTHAMPTON

Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Vizentin
Seller: Jane Hill
Date: 03/14/14

71 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Haynes
Seller: John P. Tobin
Date: 03/14/14

SOUTH HADLEY

24 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Todd X. Tobin
Seller: US Bank NA
Date: 03/21/14

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Anne E. Chapdelaine
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/21/14

156 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Brendan P. Fuller
Seller: Bellinger Construction Inc.
Date: 03/21/14

147 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Michael S. Ingraham
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 03/18/14

WARE

53 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $238,960
Buyer: Zachary Czaplicki
Seller: Mark A. Dicaire
Date: 03/20/14

34 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Gregory Foucher
Seller: Benjamin Mazzei
Date: 03/11/14

277 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Michael J. Konetzny
Seller: Marylynne Macintyre
Date: 03/21/14

WESTHAMPTON

46 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert W. Fondakowski
Seller: Patricia E. Patenaude
Date: 03/21/14

WILLIAMSBURG

21 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $230,263
Buyer: Mario Cohn-Haft
Date: 03/20/14

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Amherst Survival Center
138 Sunderland Road
Mindy Domb

Head Games Beauty Supply
67 North Pleasant St.
Erica Wilson-Perkins

The Homestead
500 Sunderland Ave.
Peter Emmet

Woodland Associates
67 Hulst Road
Michael Hutton-Woodland

CHICOPEE

4 Quality Home Construction
116 Hampden St.
Denis Borisov

Bottle in the Smoke
76 Meadow St.
Jonathan Fannin

Greenski Contracting
188 Irene St.
Jeremy Greene

R & J Transport, LLC
106 Fletcher Circle
Robert Craig

LUDLOW

Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment
151 Carmelina’s Circle
Mining, Rock Excavation & Construction, LLC

Liberty Tax Service
61 East St.
Steven Kowalski

Massachusetts Refrigerant Abatement
100 State St.
Thomas Washer

Monark Complementary Health
110 Clearwater Circle
Monica Gagnon

Moonlight Café
387 East St.
Ten-Go, Inc.

NORTHAMPTON

Ann Xtra Hand
33 Roe Ave.
Patricia A. Rick

Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley
182 Main St.
Katherine Waddell

Greg’s Auto Repair
376 Easthampton Road
Jeffrey Tenczar

Leading The Way Doggie Daycare
18 Chestnut St.
Melissa Mehlman

Mike’s Along For The Ride
157 Prospect Ave.
Michael Cahill

R & L Healthcare Consulting
35 New South St.
Robin Lango

Room 6 Salon
140 Pine St.
Melanie Burnett

Steady Pine Publishing
8 Hockanon Road
Kerim May

System Technology RX
19 Whittier St.
John Celentano

SOUTHWICK

Diversified Technical Products
6 Pearl Brook Road
David Thompson

G.J. Battles Remodeling
49 Point Grove Road
Gregory Battles

LJ’s Unlimited Landscaping
10 Lexington Circle
Leonard Allen III

Ming House
648 College Highway
Shuming Chen

Our Community Food Pantry Inc.
220 College Highway
Pauline Cebula

SPRINGFIELD

K & S Wholesaler
258 Main St.
Warren Costa

Kevin Conway Auto Sales
200 Orange St.
William McCarthy

Kimi, LLC
38 Kingoke Lane
Kimberly K. Weaver

Maidpro
527 Belmont St.
Heewon Yang

Majestic Barber Shop 2
322 St. James Ave.
Misael Colon

Mi Antojito Bakery
126 Walnut St.
Marilyn Gali

Mobile Welding
74 Joan St.
Michael Skrabely

My Sister’s Stuff
143 Main St.
Angela M. Enos

Mylrose Lawn Care
9 Flint St.
Anthony Brown

NEFW Pro Wrestling
61 Starling Road
Shileen L. Gallerani

No B.S. Property Maintenance
261 Oakland St.
Corey J. Scott

North End Pizzeria
2550 Main St.
Daniel E. Ojeda

One Stop Mart
477 Boston Road
Ramchandra Parekh

Pioneer Valley Industries
16 Esther St.
William J. Kern II

Protemp
24 Hiawatha St.
Sean Gould

Red’s Variety, LLC
1196 St. James Ave.
Natalie A. Henry

Rhino Linings of Springfield
50 Verge St.
Michael T. Dancy

Rumba Music Shop
2633 Main St.
Felix Perez

S & K Distribution, LLC
165 Avocado St.
Ray Steele

United States Veterans
1350 Main St.
Luann Beaulieu

Uno Chicago Grill
1722 Boston Road
Uno Restaurants, LLC

Unstoppable Auto Club
511 East Columbus Ave.
Zenita Roman

WESTFIELD

Big Big Box, LLC
66 Industrial Park Road
Anthony Gleason

CZ Power Body Work
31 Elm St.
Hong Zhang

John Guagliardo’s American Dream
100 Steiger Dr.
John Guagliardo

Millrite Machine Inc.
587 Southampton Road
Robert F. Valcourt

Noble Medical Group
115 West Silver St.
Ronald Bryant

Step by Step Cooking
21 Sunflower Lane
Patrice Mercier

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Allied Heating & Air Conditioning
101 Circuit Ave.
Gary Giordano

Bathcrest of Western Mass.
176 Labelle St.
James E. Belle-Isle

BBC Trucking
58 Amherst St.
William C. Della

Drollett Plumbing & Heating
1 High St.
Jamie L. Drollett

ER Portal Software Group
59 Interstate Dr.
Edward Garibian

Father & Son Home Improvement
65 Verdugo St.
Peter Dzhenzherukha

J.I.S. Roofing Company
103 Ashley Ave.
Justin Grimm

Safaribudget.com
71 Craig Dr.
Aloyce C. Assenga

Sam’s
96 Southworth St.
Ivan Banari

Spartan Auto Care Center
865 Memorial Ave.
Nicholas Katsoulis

Thistle Security Products
78 Mercury Court
Angus Rushlow

Trinity Fitness Options
50 Thomas Dr.
Jessica Benchin

BANKRUPTCIES

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

Albrecht, Susan A.
79 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Andrews, Sandra E.
3 Field Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Berthiaume, Nathan
413 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/14

Bourgeois, Michael
15 1/2 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Butler, James M.
70 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

Celestial Visions Inc.
Kopec, Celeste A.
61 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Cronin, John M.
22 Carol Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/14

Dockum, Thelma G.
Phins Hill Manor
50 West State St., AP
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Dubois, Holly Beth
76 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/14

Fondon, Tommy L.
Fondon, Janine
189 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

Fontaine, Gregory J.
37 Steuben St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/14

Gay, Albert T.
Gay, Tanya L.
94 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Goff, Jeffrey M.
Goff, Amy R.
64 Biddle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Hamade, Yasser M.
127 Woodcrest Circle
Springfield, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Hojnowski, Krista A.
17 Adams St., Apt. 6
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Kronoff, Charles R.
Kronoff, Mary Beth
577 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

McCann, Shawn P.
3 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Murray, Erin N.
68 Knollwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Pashko, Joseph M.
53 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Penoyer, Curtis J.
Penoyer, Sonya C.
P.O. Box 528
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Raffloer, Evelyn
417 Springfield St., #140
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Rivera, Albert
Murphy-Rivera, Kimberly A.
245 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Albrecht, Susan A.
79 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Andrews, Sandra E.
3 Field Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Berthiaume, Nathan
413 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/14

Bourgeois, Michael
15 1/2 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Butler, James M.
70 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

Celestial Visions Inc.
Kopec, Celeste A.
61 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Cronin, John M.
22 Carol Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/14

Dockum, Thelma G.
Phins Hill Manor
50 West State St., AP
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Dubois, Holly Beth
76 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/14

Fondon, Tommy L.
Fondon, Janine
189 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

Fontaine, Gregory J.
37 Steuben St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/14

Gay, Albert T.
Gay, Tanya L.
94 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Goff, Jeffrey M.
Goff, Amy R.
64 Biddle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Hamade, Yasser M.
127 Woodcrest Circle
Springfield, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Hojnowski, Krista A.
17 Adams St., Apt. 6
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Kronoff, Charles R.
Kronoff, Mary Beth
577 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

McCann, Shawn P.
3 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Murray, Erin N.
68 Knollwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Pashko, Joseph M.
53 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Penoyer, Curtis J.
Penoyer, Sonya C.
P.O. Box 528
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/14

Raffloer, Evelyn
417 Springfield St., #140
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/14

Rivera, Albert
Murphy-Rivera, Kimberly A.
245 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/14/14

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

Wicked in Pink Run Inc., 53 Fairview St., Agawam, MA 01001. Robert Alves, same. Raise money for the Sr. Caritas Cancer Center patient fund.

Lenox

House of Playa Inc., 170 Housatonic St., Lenox, MA 01240. Kelley M. Keefner, same. Clothing sales.

Milton Silverstein, PH.D., P.C., 347 East St., Lenox, MA 01240. Milton Silverstein, same. Psychological care and services.

Longmeadow

L2 Lacrosse Inc., 68 Robin Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Ryan Thomas Liebel, same. Lacrosse coaching services.

Media Preservation Foundation Inc., 541 Laurel St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Tracy E. Carman, same. Media archival and community educational services.

Ludlow

Ham Communications Inc., 58 Jackie Dr., Ludlow, MA 01056. Bethany McLaughlin-Maynard, same. Telecommunications consulting.

Montague

Stone’s Equipment Repair Inc., 484 Federal St., Montague, MA 01351. Jason A. Stone, 477 Federal St., Montague, MA 01351. Equipment repair.

Northampton

Jessica Saravia Inc., 122 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060. Oscar A Saravia, 17 Queen Circle, South Hadley, MA 01075. Fast food restaurant.

Northampton Pedal Cabs Inc., 351 Pleasant St., Suite B #139, Northampton, MA 01060. Carlos E. Marti, 140 Langevin St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Pedal cabs.

Pittsfield

Furlano & Arace P.C., 386 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nelson E. Furlano, same. Public accountancy.

Kiwk Food Mart Inc., 8 Bull Hill Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rakeshkumar Vyas, same. Convenience and gas station.

Lifetime Vacation Consultants Inc., 770 Williams St. Plaza, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Philip J. Constantino, 146 Karen Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Points club memberships for vacations.

South Hadley

Edge Tree Service Inc., 336 Hadley St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Peter Edge, same. Tree removal and landscaping services.

Southwick

P & H Distribution Inc., 30 Woodland Ridge Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Arsen Hoxha, same. Parcel and document delivery.

Springfield

Engaging for Action in Burundi (EFAB) Inc., 82 Maple St., Apt. 101, Springfield, MA 01105. Pascal Akimana, 17 Old Jarvis Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. To advocate for good governance in Burundi.

Company Notebook Departments

Rick’s Auto Body Supports Link to Libraries
SPRINGFIELD — Rick’s Auto Body in Springfield recently became the latest Link to Libraries Business Book Link sponsor, with its support and contribution of more than 300 new books each year to the Baystate Academy Charter School on Franklin Street in Springfield. “Rick’s Auto Body has stepped up to offer much-needed resources and support to this school,” said Susan Landry, director of Business Book Link. “We’re honored by their support and advocacy to the Link to Libraries program. These students will be supplied with books of all genres for their school library and for their own home library throughout the next three years.” Since its inception in 2008, Link to Libraries has donated more than 225,000 new books to Western Mass. schools, nonprofits, and individuals. For more information on Link to Libraries and its childhood-literacy programs, contact (413) 224-1031 or visit www.linktolibraries.org.

ESB Gives $10,000 to Center for Health Education at HCC
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of Easthampton Savings Bank, announced that the bank has made a $10,000 contribution to the Holyoke Community College Foundation for the Center for Health Education. When it opens, the facility will be equipped with sophisticated patient simulators, ranging from maternity and newborn to pediatric and geriatric, in support of nursing education. “The center will significantly expand the college’s nursing and radiologic technology programs, further allowing us to better serve the community,” said Erica Broman, vice president of institutional development and executive director of the Holyoke Community College Foundation. “It will also support the educational needs of the region through partnerships with other community colleges, local agencies, medical facilities, and K-12 schools in the region.” Added Sosik, “building healthy communities starts with education and reliable resources. An investment in this facility is an investment in our communities’ future.” Holyoke Community College will also use the classrooms in the center for outreach programs that will provide free and low-cost health-education programs for residents of Holyoke, Easthampton, and surrounding communities.

HealthSouth Opens Facility at Ludlow Mills
LUDLOW — HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Mass. recently celebrated its grand opening at Ludlow Mills. The $28.5 million facility consists of 53 beds and offers all private rooms. It provides rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from stroke and other neurological disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, and orthopedic, cardiac, and pulmonary conditions. At 74,500 square feet, HealthSouth used more than 100,000 recycled bricks and planed wooden beams from old mill buildings. The facility is part of the Ludlow Mills redevelopment project being undertaken by the Westmass Area Redevelopment Corp. The new HealthSouth is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver-certified hospital, signifying that it meets and exceeds established green-building criteria.

Briefcase Departments

Report Details State’s Healthcare Costs, Access
BOSTON — The Massachusetts healthcare reform law of 2006 set in motion a number of important changes to the healthcare system, which have affected Massachusetts residents, businesses, healthcare providers, and others. Since 2006, the Massachusetts Health Reform Survey (MHRS) has been an important means of monitoring and understanding these impacts. The most recent report, conducted in the fall of 2012, just after passage of the state’s healthcare cost-containment law, brings both good news and signs that warrant concern. As with previous versions of the MHRS, the just-released results of the 2012 survey provide promising evidence that the insurance provisions of the Affordable Care Act, which were modeled after the 2006 Massachusetts law, will improve coverage and access across the nation. However, the 2012 survey also shows that healthcare costs continue to be a burden for many. Massachusetts continues to have the highest rate of insurance coverage for non-elderly adults of any state, 94.6%. This is a significant improvement over 2006, when 85.9% of non-elderly adults had insurance, and much higher than the current national level of 79.7%. In addition, gaps in coverage have lessened: 88% of adults in Massachusetts reported being covered for the entire year, much higher than the national level of just under 75%. The proportion of people in Massachusetts who are “persistently uninsured” has been cut by nearly three-quarters, falling from 9.3% in 2006 to 2.7% in 2012. The survey indicates that respondents are generally satisfied with their healthcare coverage, with about two-thirds rating their coverage as very good or excellent on the range of services, choice of providers, and quality of care, up more than 10% from pre-reform. Access to care is also is very good; nearly nine in 10 respondents reported having a place, other than the emergency room, to go to when they are sick or need advice about their health. This is higher than national estimates for this measure, which top off at around 80%. Use of physician services is also higher in Massachusetts than it is nationally. Eight in 10 non-elderly adults reported having visited a doctor in the past 12 months, compared with 63% nationally. On the issue of affordability, more than 40% of non-elderly adults reported that healthcare costs had been a problem for them and their families over the previous year, including 37.1% who experienced problems with healthcare spending and 16.4% who reported going without needed care because of cost. Having health-insurance coverage did not eliminate cost concerns, as 38.7% of those who were insured for the full year reported that they had problems with healthcare spending. One reason the burden of healthcare costs has not diminished with rising levels of coverage is the continuing trend among employers to shift costs onto workers and their families, such as through high-deductible plans.

Massachusetts Ranks High in Spending Transparency
BOSTON — Massachusetts received an A– grade in government spending transparency according to “Following the Money 2014: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data,” the fifth annual report of its kind by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG). “We have worked hard to make state government more transparent for taxpayers, and this superb grade from MASSPIRG reflects that,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Glen Shor. Massachusetts came in at the top of the nation with a grade of 91.5, maintaining it’s A– rating for the third year in a row despite the increasing difficulty of the annual survey as technology improves and consumer expectations rise. The MASSPIRG report designates Massachusetts as a ‘leading state’ in progress toward improved online spending transparency, allowing ordinary citizens to find information through easy-to-use features. The report applauds Massachusetts for increasing transparency by awarding more than $300,000 in grants to six cities to post their spending information online, and planning to help 20 cities post their spending information online by January 2015; posting information on state contracts and bidding opportunities through the state’s checkbook-level procurement website, saving the state $3 million by eliminating paper, postage, and printing costs associated with information requests by state agencies and paperwork from vendors; and improving the state’s transparency website by publishing a report on the Economic Development Incentive Program, which provides recipient-specific details on jobs retained and created. “Given that our grading standards rise annually, earning an A– each year means Massachusetts has demonstrated a significant commitment toward transparency and is continually investing in improvements,” said Andrew Fish, program associate with the MASSPIRG Education Fund. “Gov. Patrick’s commitment to increasing disclosure of the state’s finances allows the public to see how their tax dollars are being invested, promoting both efficiency and accountability.” Patrick’s FY 2015 budget, which was published in a program-based manner and added performance data to the state budget for the first time, aimed to make more spending and performance data available to the public. To read the full report, visit www.masspirg.org.

DevelopSpringfield Issues 1095 Main Street Grant
SPRINGFIELD — DevelopSpringfield announced that it has awarded a $20,000 grant for façade improvements to 1095 Main St., property owned by 1095 Main Street Irrevocable Trust. Building tenants include Square One Family Center and Santos Family Chiropractic. 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. The 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 owner. “This project represents well over $100,000 in capital improvements to the façade of this building,” said Ralph Capua of 1095 Main Street Irrevocable Trust. “It’s an example of our commitment to bringing business back to the South End, and allows for additional leasing opportunities for prospective business owners.” The project shows a strong commitment to revitalization Springfield’s South End, an area devastated by the June 2011 tornado. Improvements to this structure made it possible for Square One, which lost its site after the tornado and was further displaced by the downtown natural-gas explosion in November 2012, to find a new home. The Square One Family Center celebrated the opening of its 1095 Main St. facility last September.

Departments People on the Move

Holyoke-based PeoplesBankDonna Bliznak Donna Bliznak[/caption]• Donna Bliznak has been promoted to First Vice President, Commercial Lending. Bliznak possesses more than 40 years of financial and banking experience. She joined the bank in 1990 as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending, and was later promoted to Vice President, Lending. She holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst, as well as an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College. She serves on the board of directors for the Stavros Center for Independent Living and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce;



Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson has been promoted to First Vice President, Corporate Responsibility. Wilson joined the bank in 1998 as Marketing Manager. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, where she was the liaison between the bank and the community. She holds an MBA from Western New England University, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University, and an associate’s degree from Bay Path College. She is a co-chair of the Western Massachusetts Funders Group and a member of the Capital Campaign Planning Committee, Associated Grant Makers, and the Grant Managers Network;
Donna Charette has been promoted to Vice President, Finance. Charette possesses more than 25 years of financial and banking experience. She joined the bank in 1989 and has served in several positions throughout her career, including most recently as Assistant Vice President, Finance. Charette is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Financial Studies at Babson College. She also holds an asset liability certification;
Jeffry Kerr has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing. In this role, he will direct Retail Division marketing programs. Kerr possesses more than 25 years of banking and financial experience. He is instrumental in driving consumer acquisition and retention strategies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts;
Katherine St. Mary has been promoted to Vice President, Consumer Lending. St. Mary possesses more than 30 years of banking and financial experience. She joined the bank in 2005 as a Residential Mortgage Underwriter. St. Mary holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from American International College and an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College. She also graduated from the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies at Babson College;
Xiaolei Hua has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Credit Officer. Hua joined the bank in 2006 as a Management Development Trainee and has served as Commercial Credit Officer and Project Management Officer. Hua holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMass Amherst and is currently working toward a master’s degree from the university’s Isenberg School of Management. He is a board member at the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity;
Erinn Young has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the Longmeadow office. She possesses more than 17 years of financial and banking experience. Young holds a bachelor of administration degree in business executive management from Bay Path College. She is the director of Cancer Free Kids Inc. and a board member of the professional advisory board for Rachel’s Table. Young also serves as a committee member at the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and the East of the River Chamber of Commerce;
Annmarie Hurley has been promoted to Accounting Officer. Hurley possesses more than 20 years of banking and financial experience. Hurley joined the bank in 1993 and most recently held the position of Senior Staff Accountant. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University; and
David Williams

David Williams

David Williams has been appointed Mortgage Consultant. He will focus primarily on communities west of the Connecticut River, including Agawam, West Springfield, and Westfield. In his role, he will have a variety of mortgage options to offer customers, including refinancing and special first-time homebuyers’ programs. Williams brings more than 20 years of mortgage-lending experience to his new position, including serving as a Mortgage Origination Manager and Regional Mortgage Sales Manager at other financial institutions. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He is an active member of the Realtor Assoc. of the Pioneer Valley.
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Health New England announced that Susan O’Connor has been promoted to Director of Government Programs. O’Connor joined HNE in 2008 as a staff attorney. She was promoted to Assistant General Council in 2009 and in 2012 to the Director of Legal Services and Assistant General Counsel for Health New England. In her new role, she is responsible for directing the Medicare and Medicaid operations for Health New England. This includes the development of the Medicare and Medicaid business strategies, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the company. She will be also be responsible for leading the growth of both lines of business and overseeing operations related to the government programs. Prior to joining HNE in 2008, O’Connor was Director of Legal Affairs for the Pioneer Health Group. Before establishing her career in law, she served as Program Director for Families in Crisis, an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of offenders and their families. O’Connor graduated from Clark University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Connecticut, and received her law degree from Western New England University. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. and the American Health Lawyers Assoc.
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Rose Gage

Rose Gage

The Gray House announced that Rose Gage has joined the agency as its new Food Pantry and Thrift Store Program Director. Gage is responsible for all aspects of the food pantry and thrift store, including client services, volunteer management, donation/inventory coordination, quality control, and documentation. She will continue to build and maintain relationships with the Food Bank, Rachel’s Table, and numerous groups and organizations that host donation drives, along with individual donors. Gage worked at Western New England University from 2005 to 2011 and at Bridgewater State University as the Assistant Director for the Community Service Center since then. She earned her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Marywood University in Scranton, Penn. in 1997. In 1999, she earned a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from the same institution. For 13 years, she worked in higher education, in the areas of residence life and civic engagement. The Gray House is a small, neighborhood human-service agency located at 22 Sheldon St. in the North End of Springfield. Its mission is to help neighbors facing hardships to meet their immediate and transitional needs by providing food, clothing, and educational services in a safe, positive environment.
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Mariana Bolivar, an Assistant Professor of modern language at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), has been elected to a three-year term as a regional delegate of the Modern Language Assoc. of America’s (MLA) delegate assembly. Founded in 1883 to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature, the MLA serves as a platform for English and foreign-language teachers to share scholarly findings and teaching experiences. The association holds a yearly convention to discuss issues that are critical to these academic fields.

Agenda Departments

Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day
April 26: Breast-cancer survivors, their families, and friends are invited to celebrate life together at the 17th annual Rays of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. Former WNBA player and breast-cancer survivor Edna Campbell will deliver the keynote address, titled “Bouncing Back,” at the popular event sponsored by Rays of Hope. Campbell was diagnosed with breast cancer during her second season. After retiring from the WNBA four years later, Campbell became a nurse and now travels across the country sharing her story of survival while encouraging women to have regular breast exams and inspiring those who’ve been diagnosed. In addition to the keynote address, participants will be able to select two workshops from a number of topics, including “Breast Reconstruction,” “Coping Strategies for Caregivers,” “Personal Safety Tips,” “Let Your Yoga Dance,” “Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer,” “Mindful Eating,” “Unclutter Your Life and Start Living,” and “The Joy of Card Making.” Two sessions will be offered in Spanish only: “Recomendaciones Sobre Seguridad Personal” and “Promoviendo la Caminata de Rays of Hope.” As part of this year’s Survivors’ Day, there will be a special art exhibit made up of artwork completed by participants in the Rays of Hope-sponsored “Art from the Heart” program facilitated by art therapist and silk artist Pat Hayes. The program — a series of art-therapy workshops offered twice a year — provides a creative outlet for women to work in watercolor, precious metal, clay, and other media. A continental breakfast and buffet luncheon will be served. The cost is $35 per person, with the remaining cost underwritten by Rays of Hope. Parking will be validated for the Civic Center Parking Garage only. For more information or to request a registration form, call (413) 794-9556.

Journey Around the World for Literacy
April 30: Link to Libraries invites you to travel to India, Asia, Latin America, France, Ireland, and Italy — all within the Delaney House and D. Hotel and Suites. A selection of ballrooms and suites will be transformed into different global destinations, complete with costumes, cuisine, décor, and local flavor. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Delaney House on Route 5 in Holyoke, costs $25 per person, which includes multiple food stations.
An optional $10 buys unlimited sampling at specialty drink stations.
There will also be a cash bar. Funds will benefit literacy programs through Link to Libraries. To register, send a check,
payable to Link to Libraries Inc., to the following address: Link to Libraries, Attn. Karen Blinderman, Registrar, P.O. Box 958,
West Springfield, MA 01090. Your check is your reservation.

Not Just Business as Usual
May 1: The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Foundation’s Not Just Business as Usual event is a key networking event for business leaders in Western Mass. This annual celebration, in its fifth year, is a celebration of innovative thinking which gives participants the opportunity to learn from business experts while raising significant funding for the STCC WORKS scholarship program. It will be held at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A cocktail and networking reception will be run from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with dinner and keynote speaker to follow from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Alan Robinson, award-winning author and associate dean of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Robinson will discuss his latest book, The Idea-Driven Organization: Unlocking the Power in Bottom-Up Ideas. Tickets are $175 each or $1,500 for a table of 10. For additional information contact Christina Tuohey, STCC’s director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at (413) 755-4475 or [email protected]. To purchase tickets online, visit www.stcc.edu/njbau.

40 Under Forty
June 19: The eighth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. Tickets to the gala cost $65, and they typically sell out quickly. For more information or to order tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Western Mass.Business Expo
Oct. 29: BusinessWest Magazine will present the Fourth Annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downmtown 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.

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• April 30: ACCGS Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by Sen. Gale Candaras. Hear from key legislators, members of the Patrick administration, and our local delegation. Cost: $180, including transportation, lunch at the Union Club, and a wrap-up reception at the 21st Amendment. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 7: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. “Handicapping the Gubernatorial Elections with Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli.” Saluting Skoler Abbott & Presser, P.C. on its 50th anniversary and A.G. Miller Co. Inc. on its 100th anniversary. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 14: ERC Feast in the East, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Local restaurants showcase their signature dishes. Cost: $25. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 21: Capital Matchmaking/Business Coaching, 1-4 p.m., at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Business borrower and lender matchmaking event, ideal for small businesses. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Common Capital, in cooperation with the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Reservations are complimentary, but required. Contact Oreste Varela at [email protected] or (413) 785-0484 for details.
• May 27: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Designed for political and policy junkies, featuring a policy expert and member of the Patrick administration. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, and 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

• April 23: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.
• May 14: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Try the golf simulator and mini-golf, or just enjoy watching and networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.
• May 28: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m. at Amherst Laser and Skin Care Center, 264 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.

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

• May 21: 48th annual George Ryan & Stanley Kokoszka Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. start, at Chicopee Country Club. Cost: $125 per golfer.
• May 22: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at WWLP-22News, One Broadcast Center, Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for pre-registered members, $15 for non-members.
• May 28: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. at Elms College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

• May 2: Wine & Microbrew Tasting, 6 p.m., at Wyckoff Country Club. All guests (age 21 and older) are welcome to enjoy samples of more than 42 delicious and unique grape and fruit wines. Not interested in wine? There’s also a microbrew tasting. Cost: $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
• May 3: Easthampton Downtown Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. Join us for a few hours of community spirit and support at the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce Office, 33 Union St. Volunteers are encouraged to bring rakes, shovels, brush cutters, and gloves. No experience necessary. General cleanup of downtown, the rail trail, Cottage Street Municipal Parking Lot, the banks of the Nashawannuck Pond, and more. Sponsored by the Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission and the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the chamber Office at (413) 527-9414 or e-mail [email protected].
• May 8: Networking by Night. Call 527-9414 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 25: Ask a Chamber Expert Workshop, 8:30-10 a.m. “How to Use MassLive to Work for Your Business,” at the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 177 High St. Sponsored by MassLive/the Republican and Holyoke Community College. Cost: $10 for chamber members, $20 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• April 29: Business Person of the Year Award Dinner, 6 p.m. at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. The Greater Holyoke Business Community honors Barbara Baran as business person of the year. Cost: $65. Register at the chamber office, call (413) 534-3376, or sign up online at www.holycham.com.
• May 14: Economic Development Breakfast/Valley Venture Mentors, at Dean Technical High School, 1045 Main St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Dowd Insurance. Valley Venture Mentors provides key support to entrepreneurs and startups, connecting them to the mentors they need to grow their business. Breakfast will be followed by a tour of Dean Tech. Cost: $20 for chamber members, $ 30 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for more information, or sign up online at www.holycham.com.
• May 19: 46th annual Chamber Cup 2014 Golf Tournament, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m., tee off at noon (scramble format), dinner afterward with elaborate food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 per player includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only: $25. Winner awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Tournament sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate Sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. Call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at www.holycham.com.
• May 28: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 5 p.m., at the Delaney House. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke of Chamber Corporate Leaders. The program is followed by the presentation of the Fifield Award celebrating the volunteer of the year; join elected officials as they award various proclamations to the esteemed recipient. Networking and cocktails at 5, business meeting and elections at 5:30, dinner at 6. The program will include the chamber’s plan for 2014-15, an overview of how the chamber is working for members, and a salute to new members. Admission: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. The public is invited to attend.
• May 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Hotel D., 1 Country Club Way, Holyoke. Sponsored by Easthampton Saving Bank and hosted by chamber members. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 22: “Art of Small Business” series, “Clients,” 8:30- 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Guests speaker: Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. Admission is free, but registration is required.
• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman, 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Auto Body, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• May 15: “Art of Small Business” series, “Managing Consultants,” 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Guest speaker: Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• May 19: Bitcoin Informational Seminar, 3-4 p.m. at Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Sponsored by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker: Jesse Vanek. This seminar examines basic Bitcoin concepts, including arguments for and against this powerful, often-misunderstood, and potentially disruptive new technology. Cost: free, but pre-registration is required. To register, call (413) 584-1900 or e-mail [email protected].

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

• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by Sen. Gale Candaras. Hear from key legislators and members of the Patrick Administration. Includes bus, lunch, and reception. Cost: $180 per person. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 5: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at the Westfield Gas & Electric Operations Center, 40 Turnpike Industrial Road, Westfield. This event is free and open to the public. Mayor Daniel Knapik will field questions and give information about upcoming city events and construction information. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 14: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historical Preservation, 42 Water St., Granville. Bring a prospective member for free. Cost: $10 for members $15 cash at the door for non-members. Your first After 5 is free. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 19: 53rd annual Golf Tournament, featuring prime rib and poker, at Shaker Farms Country Club. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Pam at the chamber office for more information at (413) 568-1618, or visit the chamber website.

Opinion
Some Steps in the Right Direction

Jay Minkarah, director of DevelopSpringfield, is right when he says that most of the projects currently in the agency’s portfolio don’t make much sense — financially, anyway.

The Gunn Block, the condemned 19th-century commercial building on the corner of State and Walnut streets that the agency acquired last year, is in horrific condition. Rehabbing it will be difficult, time-consuming, and expensive, and when that day comes, the property will sit on the edge of a mostly vacant, considerably underutilized block of buildings across State Street from Springfield Technical Community College.

No wonder the development community had no interest in it.

It’s also had very little, if any, interest in the property known as 83 Maple, the former residence of Ansel Phelps, Springfield’s fourth mayor, which DevelopSpringfield acquired last year and is currently rehabbing. Also long-condemned, the property has not been occupied for years, has resisted at least a few efforts at revitalization, and has become one of many symbols of stagnation in the city.

And then, there’s the former River Inn parcel just a few hundred yards down State Street from the Gunn Block. It has become an eyesore and a crime scene, and DevelopSpringfield acquired it at auction a year ago and razed it with the intention of selling the parcel for reuse, hopefully for retail.

All three of these projects would have to be described as very long shots and financial risks that traditional developers wouldn’t touch.

But as Minkarah told BusinessWest, they are also very symbolic, and therefore appropriate projects for this private, nonprofit agency to use to generate momentum and create a sense of accomplishment in the city.

And such victories are needed because, while we keep reading and hearing about the billions of dollars that will be spent in the city over the next few years — and those numbers are certainly impressive — there is still a sense of ‘seeing is believing’ in this city, and there still isn’t much to see.

‘Strategic’ was the word Minkarah used repeatedly to describe the agency’s current projects, and it’s an appropriate term to use. By revitalizing the Gunn Block and moving forward with a planned grocery store across Walnut Street, the city could spark a new development in Mason Square and change the face of that block just east of Commerce High School. And landing a major retailer in the former River Inn property could generate more momentum for a stretch of State Street that is showing some signs of life, and will show more when the old fire station just down the road is finally rehabbed.

Meanwhile, successfully converting the Ansel Phelps House into use for professionals could stimulate more progress in the Maple Heights area, an historic area that could use a dose of optimism.

At the very least, these projects should create more of a very important ingredient in the city’s efforts to bounce back from fiscal turmoil, natural disasters, a stagnant economy, and a gas blast: hope.

Minkarah’s theory is that, if people see that some of the most blighted properties in the city can be a given a new life, then just about anything is possible.

And he’s right.

These projects may not make sense financially, but they are certainly small — and potentially big — steps in the right direction.

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
Brixmor GA Chicopee Marketplace, LLC v. Family Wireless Inc. and John J. Sullivan
Allegation: Breach of commercial lease for space at the Chicopee Marketplace: $30,968.45
Filed: 3/25/14

GSD Coating, LLC v. Diecast Connections Company Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services provided: $7,609.50
Filed: 3/10/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Chicopee Savings Bank v. Innovative Designs & Displays Inc., Sugar Hill Holdings, LLC, Michael Hogan, and Patricia Hogan
Allegation: Breach and default on a revolving demand note and three term notes: $3,488,114.90
Filed: 3/7/14

John L. Doleva, as representative of the estate of Martha M. Doleva v. Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Mass.
Allegation: Wrongful death caused by Methotrexate overdose: $1,510,912.28
Filed: 3/14/14

Par Church Builders, LLC v. Saint John’s Congregational Church
Allegation: Breach of contract for construction of a church: $39,000
Filed: 3/20/14

Shawn Lawskow v. Steer-Rite Inc.
Allegation: Discrimination, workers’ compensation, and related claims: $150,000
Filed: 3/13/14

Sovereign Bank, N.N. v. PC Doctor General Partnership, Andrew F. Jay Jr., and Carol Jay
Allegation: Default on promissory note: $38,866.13
Filed: 3/28/14

Utica National Insurance Group a/s/o Pro Automotive Repair Inc. v. BMW of North America
Allegation: Negligence, breach of warranty, defective Mini Cooper causing fire and resulting in damage to real and personal property: $1.3 million
Filed: 3/3/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Rodney J. Savery Jr. v. Max Cap Properties, LLC and West Street Bar & Grill Inc.
Allegation: Wrongful death: $100,099.21
Filed: 2/7/14

Easthampton Savings Bank v. N.A.R. Realty, LLC and Joel J. Marchand
Allegation: Breach of contract: $158,012.56
Filed: 3/6/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
David Cole v. Astro Realty Trust
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing injury: $5,000
Filed: 2/12/14

Mary Hodgins v. The Hershey Co.
Allegation: Negligence and product defect causing injury: $1,018.76
Filed: 2/20/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
American Express Bank FSB v. Stephen M. Chaput and Real Estate Management Inc.
Allegation: Breach of credit cardholder agreement: $5,961
Filed: 2/24/14

Gary Swanson v. Camp Greylock for Boys Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment for engineering services rendered: $14,699
Filed: 3/3/14

John B. Dunphy v. Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract for refusal to pay plaintiff’s claim: $25,000
Filed: 3/19/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Wine Art of Ohio Inc. d/b/a Carlson Co. v. Michael Bernier d/b/a DIY Brewing Supply
Allegation: Breach of contract and complaint to enforce foreign judgment: $2,159.29+
Filed: 3/6/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Melody Joy v. Pamela Stacey Gerber-Gressier d/b/a National Remedy Center
Allegation: Defendant failed to refund money that was paid for legal service defendant was not licensed to provide: $3,495
Filed: 3/3/14

Opinion
Rising Ocean Waters — and Rates

By JACK CLARKE

Bay State ocean waters and insurance rates are rising. Just ask those holding 25,000 federally subsidized coastal flood-insurance policies in Massachusetts. These contracts insulate people from the full risks of living on the shore — risks that private insurance companies have long refused to take, making taxpayers assume the burden.

Today, due to bigger and more frequent ocean storms, property loss has drowned the national program under $24 billion of debt. Much of this debt mounted after hurricanes Alex, Katrina, and Superstorm Sandy.

To ensure that future flood-insurance rates more accurately reflect the risks associated with living in hazardous coastal floodplains, in 2012, Congress experienced a rare moment of clarity and passed comprehensive flood-insurance reform.

When the new rate increases took effect, they sparked widespread panic, and Congress quickly backpedaled and then hit the snooze button on any serious rate reform. It seems that Congress is more than willing to step into the limelight to rebuild homes and businesses, but not to promote solutions that prevent or minimize property destruction in the first place. One thing is for certain — all this new attention to the risks of coastal living is a wake-up call, and we’d be wise to pay attention.

For those facing King Neptune’s inevitable onslaught of coastal destruction and havoc, options include moving buildings back from the shore, elevating structures on pilings, re-nourishing beaches with sediment to strengthen their natural storm-buffering capacity, and purchasing properties in harm’s way.

Evidence of completed federal coastal property-buyout programs from across the country shows that these investments pay for themselves within 10 years by permanently avoiding response, rescue, recovery, and repair costs from future floods. Most importantly, the lives of first responders and residents are spared.

Flooding causes almost half of all disaster-related property destruction in America — and it’s getting worse. A recent Federal Emergency Management Agency study found that sea-level rise will expand the nation’s flood-hazard areas by more than 50% by 2100, with the number of associated flood-insurance policies increasing by an astounding 130%. A growing coastal population exacerbates the problem. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that almost 40% of Americans now live in coastal counties. Here at home, according to the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office, 85% of Massachusetts’ 6.7 million residents live within 50 miles of the coast.

A 2005 congressionally mandated study found that, for every $1 invested in hazard-mitigation activities, the national economy saves $4 in losses from future disasters, and saves an additional $3.65 in costs to the U.S. Treasury from avoided disaster-recovery expenditures and lost tax revenues. Last month, the New England Center for Investigative Reporting showed that, in this region, there are 534 properties considered ‘severe repetitive loss’ casualties — meaning that the flood insurance program has paid owners multiple times to repair and rebuild on site.

A bill championed by state Sen. Mark Pacheco, chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, includes coastal buyback simply because it is among the most cost-effective and pragmatic mitigation measures for addressing high-hazard coastal areas. The legislation proposes to fund the purchase, from willing sellers, of properties that are repeatedly and substantially damaged by storms. Specifically, a voluntary coastal buy-back program would:

• Invest in high-risk properties in advance of flood disasters;

• Clean up and restore properties to their natural conditions while conserving them for public benefits such as parklands, wildlife refuges, and public beaches;

• Provide storm buffers as repaired coastal resources absorb floodwaters and save uplands from flooding; and

• Capture and store heat-trapping carbon pollution within restored coastal ecosystems, mitigating some of the worst effects of climate change.

A coastal buy-back program would convert vulnerable and dangerous flood-prone properties from liabilities to valuable community assets while sparing lives, protecting the environment, and saving tax dollars.

The alternative is to continue pouring money into an undertow of debt.

Jack Clarke is director of public policy and government relations for Mass Audubon and a recent gubernatorial appointee to the Mass. Coastal Erosion Commission.

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Healthy Contribution

ESB-and-HCCEasthampton Savings Bank recently made a  $10,000 contribution to the Holyoke Community College Foundation for the Center for Health Education. When it opens, the facility will be equipped with sophisticated patient simulators, ranging from maternity and newborn to pediatric and geriatric, in support of nursing education. HCC will also use the classrooms in the center for outreach programs that will provide free and low-cost health-education programs for residents of Holyoke, Easthampton, and surrounding communities. Pictured, from left, are William Messner, president of Holyoke Community College; Joanna Brown, director of Alumni Relations;  and Matt Sosik, president and CEO of Easthampton Savings Bank.

A Living Treasure

LangonePhotoNoted Springfield-area photographer James Langone, left, was honored with the annual Dorothy Jordan Pryor Award on April 2 at Springfield Technical Community College. He’s seen here with Prior and STCC President Ira Rubenzahl. The award is presented to “living treasures” in the community, such as Pryor, who was named professor emerita of STCC, taught in the college’s English department for many years, and later served as STCC’s first affirmative-action officer. Following her retirement, she was appointed by the governor to two five-year terms on the STCC board of trustees, which elected her vice chairman. Over a five-decade photographic career, Langone has chronicled area colleges, business and industry, famous individuals, and major events. He is a well-known commercial photographer, working for advertising agencies representing national and international organizations. His iconic image of the Springfield riverfront and Memorial Bridge hangs in many local offices.

Business Book Link Sponsor

LinkToLibrariesSpringfield-based Rick’s Auto Body recently became the newest Link to Libraries Business Book Link sponsor with its support and contribution of more than 300 new books each year to the Baystate Academy Charter School on Franklin Street in Springfield. Seen here are, from left, Tim Sneed, Baystate Charter School CEO; Link to Libraries Project Director Dr. Susan Landry; and Mari Tarpinian, representing Rick’s Auto Body, with a group of sixth-grade students.

Building Permits Departments

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

AMHERST

Amherst College
196 North Pleasant St.
$15,000 — 9 upgraded antenna panels

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Partners, LLP
47 Veterans Dr.
$31,000 — Re-roof

Pride Convenience Inc.
177 Chicopee St.
$27,000 — Store expansion

HOLYOKE

Weld Partners
95 Chestnut St.
$3,656,000 — Convert existing school into 21 residential units — Building D

LUDLOW

Iron Duke Brewery
100 State St.
$4,500 — Alterations

NORTHAMPTON

Bermor Limited Partnership
182 Main St.
$37,000 — Interior renovations

D A Sullivan and Sons
84 North St.
$37,500 — Install replacement windows

Northampton Veterinary Clinic
227 South St.
$17,000 — Interior renovations

Ryan Road School
498 Ryan Road
$138,500 — Install new roof

Smith College
79 Elm St.
$9,751,000 — Phase two of renovations

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$26,000 — Install new roof

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

Verizon Wireless
274 Amherst Road
$12,000 — Install new upgraded antennas

SOUTHWICK

Town of Southwick
20 Juniper Road
$161,500 — Install new water tank

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St.
$439,000 — Renovate 20 patient rooms

City of Springfield
50 Elm St.
$100,000 — Remove and replace 2nd floor ceiling at Old First Church

Gulmohar Hospitality, LLC
100 Congress St.
$300,000 — Construct a single story building

MPJ Realty Truct Industry Ave. Holding
112 Industry Ave.
$1,590,000 — Interior renovations to the Department of Children and Family Services

Stavros Center
227 Berkshire Ave.
$391,000 — Renovations to existing for new offices

WESTFIELD

71 Franklin St., LLC
71 Franklin St.
$5,000 — Repairs to building

Barnes Airport Commission
110 Airport Road
$86,000 — Remodel 1,400-square-foot restaurant

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

Peabody-Westfield Limited
126 Union St.
$400,000 — Renovations

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bella Napoli
185 Elm St.
$3,000 — Construct foundation and new masonry openings

Carriage House
1029 Elm St.
$24,000 — Replace 120 windows

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Fueling Momentum

DSCN0365DSCN0356DSCN0448DSCN0329F.L. Roberts and Co. hosted its second annual Managers Meeting and Awards Dinner on March 14 at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The fourth-generation, Springfield-based company operates gas station/convenience stores (including truck-refueling facilities and the Whately Diner), Golden Nozzle car washes, and Jiffy Lubes. Employees and business partners were treated to a football-themed evening including a pregame cocktail hour, featuring cigar rollers and a photo booth, followed by dinner, awards, and a keynote address by Joe Theismann, entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Veterans were also recognized for their contributions and sacrifices. Top left: from left, Tom Hart; Peter Borucki; Edward Borucki, U.S. Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor; and Barbara Hart. Top right: Joanne Palmer, Kevin Fay, and Steve and Katy Sanchioni enjoy the pregame cocktail hour outside the Premier Ballroom at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Above: Richard Smith, center, vice president of Operations for F.L. Roberts, and other managers present the Pandolfo Company Inc. with the Business Partner of the Year 2013 award for its service and dedication to the company over the past year and early completion of the new Golden Nozzle car wash on East Columbus Avenue in Springfield. In recognition of its service, F.L. Roberts has given the company a $1,000 donation for the charity of their choice. Right: from left, Angelo Rota and his father, guest of honor Nello Rota, U.S. Army Americal Division veteran; with Richard Smith, vice president of Operations for F.L. Roberts, and his wife, Debra Smith.

Hometown Heroes

LopezLandHeroes-2014-129Hardy,-Collins,-DuffyBerubeDr.-Pyle---John-SantoroKraefft-MGMFerreroThe American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter recently honored 11 individuals at its 12th annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast. The Hero Award is given to people who have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character when a friend, family member, or stranger faced a life-threatening situation, or who have had an extraordinary impact on his or her community. Top left: award recipients Gina Lopez (left) and Sandra Land. Top right: from left, Andrea Luppi of presenting sponsor Columbia Gas; recipients Joseph Allen, Maryann Alben, and John Weston; and Sheila Doiron of Columbia Gas. Center left: John Duffy of presenting sponsor Grainger Foundation (middle) with recipients Kevin Collins (left) and Art Hardy. Center: recipient Steven Berube with Ann Makkiya of presenting sponsor Smith & Wesson. Center right: recipient Dr. Wilson Pyle (right) with Dr. John Santoro of presenting sponsor Baystate Health. Bottom left: recipient Alan Kraefft (left) with Richard Taylor of presenting sponsor MGM Springfield. Bottom right: recipient Vincent Ferrero with Julie Vodde of presenting sponsor Health New England.

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Community Shops Plaza
1325 Springfield St.
$10,000 — Interior renovations

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
816 James St.
$5,000 — Construct offices and storage

Riverbend Medical
444 Montgomery St.
$250,000 — Renovate Adult Medicine East

GREENFIELD

Arts Block, LLC
285-291 Main St.
$16,000 — Install snow guards on roof

Center for Human Development
148 Montague City Road
$284,000 — Building renovation

LUDLOW

Buckeye Pipeline Company, L.P.
1 Tank Farm Road
$70,000 — Foundation for new commercial structure

SOUTH HADLEY

Town of South Hadley
14 Mulligan St.
$15,000 — New antennas

SPRINGFIELD

405 Armory Street, LLC
405 Armory St.
$18,000 — Alterations to expand dining area at existing Subway

Al Alves
1291 Boston Road
$35,500 — Convert store front for pizza shop

Derf Realty
190 Carando Dr.
$133,000 — Convert 1,365 square feet of existing space into offices for Mass. State Police

Pizza Hut Inc.
793A Boston Road
$120,000 — Remodel existing Pizza Hut

Tahminh Kausar
590 Boston Road
$8,000 — Build new counter area for cash register

WESTFIELD

Kenia Associates, LLC
65 Springfield Road
$214,000 — Finish existing office space

L & R Market Inc.
35 North Elm St.
$111,000 — Masonry addition

RSP Realty, LLC
57 Union St.
$200,000 — 4,753-square-foot medical office build-out

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Emmanuel Baptist Church
38 Front St.
$132,000 — Restore portion of fire-damaged building

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

COLRAIN

96 Jurek Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Allan C. Smith
Seller: Cheryl A. York
Date: 03/07/14

GREENFIELD

52 French King Highway
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Megan Edson
Seller: S&S Realty LLC
Date: 02/25/14

3 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Lewis Gordon
Seller: Marcus D. Curran
Date: 02/28/14

39 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Daniel M. Majewski
Seller: Michael J. Winn
Date: 02/27/14

60 Overland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Sandra J. Lively
Seller: William J. Bontempi
Date: 02/28/14

20 Phyllis Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Yedod Snir
Seller: Christopher L. Jones
Date: 03/03/14

HEATH

11 Modoc St.
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Clifford B. Long
Seller: Wendy Giard
Date: 02/28/14

NORTHFIELD

189 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Gabriel D. Lapollo
Seller: Michael S. Fontaine
Date: 02/26/14

SHELBURNE

106 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $199,434
Buyer: Everbank
Seller: Marc Carcio
Date: 03/05/14

SHUTESBURY

505 Pratt Corner Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Steven C. Wolf
Seller: Clarke, Richard B., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

WHATELY

61 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: 5 DAWG NT
Seller: Michael A. Labelle
Date: 03/07/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

57 Harding St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,900
Seller: Zerbinopoulos, M., (Estate)
Date: 02/27/14

178 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Baldarelli
Seller: Sharon M. Baldarelli
Date: 02/27/14

236 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Yichao Xu
Seller: Yong S. Dong
Date: 02/28/14

113 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Robert G. Vincent
Seller: CJA 3 LLC
Date: 02/28/14

287 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Benjamin Bobianski
Seller: Paula S. Robidoux
Date: 02/24/14

66 Ramah Circle South
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,500
Buyer: Popowich Family Inv. LLC
Seller: Pelter Inc.
Date: 02/27/14

712 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vitaliy Ganovskyy
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/26/14

318 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $127,200
Buyer: Joseph G. Baldarelli
Seller: Sharon M. Baldarelli
Date: 02/27/14

146 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Eric J. Eaton
Seller: Stratum LP
Date: 02/28/14

25 Windermere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $459,900
Buyer: James J. Meade
Seller: Caroline Morales
Date: 03/05/14

BRIMFIELD

6 North Main St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christina C. Mealey
Seller: Derek M. Casinghino
Date: 03/06/14

CHICOPEE

24 8th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Sroka
Seller: Campbell, Edith C., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

54 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brad P. Labonte-Banas
Seller: Paul R. Banas
Date: 02/28/14

57 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Elizabeth L. White
Seller: Kim M. Small
Date: 02/28/14

16 Brightwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: LTL LLC
Seller: James L. Domingos
Date: 02/25/14

250 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Richard A. Funk
Seller: Anthony E. Ceria
Date: 02/26/14

596 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Carla L. Brodeur
Seller: Michael M. Levesque
Date: 02/28/14

40 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,750
Buyer: Chad A. Beaudette
Seller: John S. Godin
Date: 03/05/14

1466 Donohue Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Donald R. Peluso
Seller: Beauchemin, Donald G., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

58 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Vanoostveen
Seller: Margo Abelson
Date: 02/27/14

44 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ryan L. King
Seller: Anthony J. Carraturo
Date: 02/28/14

945 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Treat
Seller: Marie Ann Forni
Date: 02/28/14

55 Highview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,209
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Dennis P. Zygarowski
Date: 03/06/14

89 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn B. Jones
Seller: Martin E. Laliberte
Date: 02/28/14

Jefferson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Amanda R. Huerta
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/06/14

22 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Fede
Seller: Philip W. Costello
Date: 02/28/14

20 Mount Carmel Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Alexander Hripak
Seller: Matthew F. Dusseault
Date: 02/28/14

108 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,803
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kristoffer Costa
Date: 02/27/14

36 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Maciolek
Seller: Steven P. Nicora
Date: 02/28/14

21 Overlook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: Ashley K. Shinkwin
Seller: Kenneth P. Senecal
Date: 02/28/14

89 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Caitlin M. Casey
Seller: Donna Blazey
Date: 02/28/14

35 Saint Onge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Suzanna Smith
Seller: Daniel J. Garrity
Date: 02/26/14

2070 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Microtek Inc.
Seller: Kodiak Realty LLC
Date: 02/24/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

23 Betterley Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Raffaele S. Carrano
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/03/14

37 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $807,500
Buyer: Andrew W. Artenstein
Seller: Susan A. Alfano
Date: 03/06/14

270 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Brian D. Basgen
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/04/14

HAMPDEN

66 Forest Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bienvenue FT
Seller: Thomas J. Kane
Date: 03/04/14

23 Kibbe Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jessica Rodrigues
Seller: Tennessee Jed RT
Date: 02/28/14

211 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jason A. Foerster
Seller: Sherry Himmelstein
Date: 02/27/14

134 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Jason T. Broom
Seller: Joseph M. Hickson
Date: 05/22/13

29 Wehr Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Hebert
Seller: Alan J. Murray
Date: 03/04/14

HOLLAND

11 Fenton St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael Peltier
Seller: P. S. Roman
Date: 02/28/14

HOLYOKE

397 Apremont Highway
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Justin Laliberte
Seller: Wayne F. Falardeau
Date: 02/25/14

6 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: Drew W. Nalewanski
Seller: Timothy S. Noonan
Date: 03/07/14

202 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eloyd Molina
Seller: Patrick Moody
Date: 03/03/14

37 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $166,824
Buyer: Provident Fund Assocs. LP
Seller: FHLM
Date: 02/25/14

19 Green Willow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Griffin
Seller: Margaret A. Parsons
Date: 02/28/14

71 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Christopher Draper
Seller: Elizabeth A. Krok
Date: 02/25/14

LONGMEADOW

Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Boulder Hill Construction
Seller: Elizabeth Pava
Date: 03/04/14

505 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Abbott
Seller: Daniel J. Swords
Date: 02/26/14

505 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Michael J. Richard
Seller: Michael C. Paul
Date: 02/26/14

64 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Michael S. Block
Seller: Ellen M. Foley
Date: 02/25/14

99 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Cartun
Seller: Carmel Armon
Date: 03/06/14

53 Williamsburg Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Aroosa Alam
Seller: Katherine Papazoglou
Date: 02/28/14

LUDLOW

74 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Leigh M. Cardarelli
Seller: Brad M. Dakers
Date: 02/28/14

34 Cypress St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,955
Buyer: Gail P. Rodrigues
Seller: Sticks & Stones Inc.
Date: 03/05/14

393 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Jack C. Mendes
Seller: Pros Choice Inc.
Date: 03/07/14

32 Grimes St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Auclair
Seller: David K. Carrington
Date: 02/28/14

7 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $349,376
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Michelle Baillargeon
Date: 02/25/14

MONSON

59 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Ronald L. Poremba
Seller: Boulder Hill Construction
Date: 03/06/14

PALMER

8 3rd St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: K3 Technology LLC
Seller: Wayne L. Buxton
Date: 02/28/14

139 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Stanley R. Lamb
Seller: William D. Bacyk
Date: 02/27/14

8 Cedar Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Adam J. Skowyra
Seller: Bilton, Albert E. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

331 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $254,039
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kenneth J. Edwards
Date: 02/25/14

1051 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $218,019
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James J. Russell
Date: 03/03/14

34 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $227,282
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra J. Earle
Date: 03/04/14

RUSSELL

Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Russell Acquisition LLC
Seller: Texon USA Inc.
Date: 03/03/14

SPRINGFIELD

22 Ainsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ana M. Perez
Seller: Aaron L. Miles
Date: 03/03/14

23 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Valentina Thadison
Seller: Susan M. Szczebak
Date: 02/25/14

20 Alberta St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Raleigh Properties LLC
Seller: Paul J. Bailey
Date: 03/05/14

18 Angelica Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Oketo S. Williams
Seller: Ilidio A. Rodrigues
Date: 02/28/14

13 Banbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,653
Buyer: Roberto L. Maymi
Seller: Robert D. Valentine
Date: 03/03/14

54 Catalpa Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Karen M. Eagle
Seller: Shirley H. Morin
Date: 02/27/14

124 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Justo R. Sepulveda
Seller: Bretta Development LLC
Date: 03/07/14

99 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,850
Buyer: Mon K. Tiwari
Seller: Miriam Steinberg
Date: 02/27/14

62 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Carol J. Flores
Seller: Peter R. Carmichael
Date: 02/27/14

178 Hampshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard A. Pereira
Seller: Margaret M. Desellier
Date: 02/26/14

203 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christian A. Barthelette
Seller: Carlos A. Corredor
Date: 02/24/14

418 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mark A. Ballard
Seller: Doanes, Aric M., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/14

65 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $131,750
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Alejandro Cabrera
Date: 03/06/14

53 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $156,400
Buyer: Somontia S. Smith
Seller: Haydee Bou
Date: 02/28/14

203 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Randolph Coates
Seller: Albert P. Shlosser
Date: 03/03/14

129 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Gyasi Sellers
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/26/14

125 Oakwood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Viktoriva Romanchenko
Seller: Elaine C. Graham
Date: 02/28/14

39 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Winnie Ly
Seller: Ruth E. Marcial
Date: 02/28/14

3 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Radwan Zaitoun
Seller: Lisa J. Russell
Date: 03/07/14

691 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: CF SBC UST 3 LLC
Seller: Tracey A. Crawford
Date: 02/27/14

54 Timber Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David Muniz
Seller: Natalie Rose LLC
Date: 03/07/14

343 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: James G. Ekmalian
Seller: Russel G. Webster
Date: 02/28/14

13 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James P. Murphy
Seller: James M. Niedbala
Date: 02/28/14

49 Trinity Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $171,400
Buyer: Kris Ludwig
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 02/28/14

178 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Melissa Arce
Seller: Marth E. LLC
Date: 02/27/14

26 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,900
Buyer: Carmine Manzi
Seller: Neil G. Newman
Date: 02/28/14

218 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Catherine E. Reynolds
Seller: Michael J. Richard
Date: 02/26/14

SOUTHWICK

14 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Cindy L. Degray
Seller: Michael Gavioli
Date: 02/28/14

10 Overlook Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Lisa K. Baltronis
Seller: Pinnacle Estates At the Ranch
Date: 03/07/14

200 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Robert M. Ducharme
Seller: Lon C. Winchell
Date: 02/28/14

136 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Lon C. Winchell
Seller: Thomas Witham
Date: 02/28/14

TOLLAND

Clubhouse Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Edward N. Allen
Seller: Ronald Mack
Date: 02/28/14

WESTFIELD

164 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Andre J. Dion
Seller: Greg H. Connors
Date: 02/27/14

19 Bush St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Cassandra L. Jaeger
Seller: Esther C. White
Date: 02/28/14

81 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Valerie K. Dulude
Seller: Hagan, Helen G., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/14

132 Foch Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jerah L. Organek
Seller: Kenneth H. Stomski
Date: 02/25/14

9 Gladwin Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Retained Realty Inc.
Seller: Matthew R. Swayger
Date: 03/03/14

21 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $426,274
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Vincent L. Petrangelo
Date: 02/24/14

12 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Edward J. Rondeau
Seller: Andrew D. Janicik
Date: 02/27/14

312 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Elaine Hawks
Date: 03/04/14

71 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Schultze
Seller: Carlos Quiles
Date: 02/28/14

1168 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Kristopher B. Johnson
Seller: Theresa M. Dion
Date: 02/28/14

70 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Henry O. Wefing
Seller: Bernadette K. Gove
Date: 02/28/14

WILBRAHAM

67 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $336,344
Buyer: Howard C. Eldridge
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 02/25/14

5 Meeting House Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Christian P. Damour
Seller: Gerald T. Eady
Date: 02/28/14

5 Russell Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: David H. Silva
Seller: David H. Silva
Date: 02/28/14

98 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Augusto Coelho
Seller: James J. Szmyt
Date: 03/07/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

106 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Hebert
Seller: Sequoia Properties Realty
Date: 02/28/14

99 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Erik G. Sudnick
Seller: Thomas Scott-Smith
Date: 02/28/14

336 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lynda Peters
Seller: Frechette, Stephen L., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/14

274 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: 274 Westfield Street LP
Seller: 3 Diamond Realty Corp.
Date: 03/06/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Thatsaul LP
Date: 03/06/14

310 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rocky Hill Road Partner LLC
Seller: Stanley E. Stosz
Date: 02/28/14

43 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Christine S. Hutchins
Seller: Benjamin C. Hammond
Date: 03/04/14

BELCHERTOWN

454 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Richard K. Shone
Seller: Bonnie Robert
Date: 02/28/14

85 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Green
Seller: Raymond R. Rex
Date: 03/07/14

211 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Robb E. Kapinos
Seller: 21st Century Green Homes
Date: 02/28/14

44 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Katherine F. Jekanowski
Seller: Jeffrey D. Skrocki
Date: 02/24/14

EASTHAMPTON

65 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: 65 Glendale Realty LLC
Seller: 65-67 Glendale St. Realty
Date: 02/28/14

1 Summer St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $684,000
Buyer: North Harlow 2 LLC
Seller: Stephen C. Robinson
Date: 02/26/14

134 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: David L. Pogue
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 02/26/14

HATFIELD

115 Elm St. #30
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Paula M. Corbett
Seller: Hatfield Village LLC
Date: 02/27/14

NORTHAMPTON

72 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Casey H. Krone
Seller: Linda Mondschein
Date: 02/28/14

53 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $447,500
Buyer: Nicholas P. Lata
Seller: Countryside Homes Builder
Date: 02/25/14

16 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $563,009
Buyer: Sherry H. McKenney
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 03/05/14

65 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $408,800
Buyer: John P. Berkowitz
Seller: Mark C. Wineburg
Date: 02/24/14

108 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $154,275
Buyer: Bruce P. Volz
Seller: Monska FT
Date: 02/28/14

200 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Demers Family Realty LLC
Date: 02/28/14

206 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Demers Family Realty LLC
Date: 02/28/14

56 Meadow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael J. Behrens
Seller: Doppman, Magdalene T., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

172 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: John P. McAllister
Seller: Paula M. Corbett
Date: 02/27/14

91 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $980,000
Buyer: Yarland Properties LLC
Seller: Minnick Real Estate LLC
Date: 02/28/14

91 Turkey Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Christopher J. White
Seller: Timothy V. Parsons
Date: 02/28/14

383 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Gleason Johndrow Rentals
Seller: Jacob W. Schrader
Date: 03/04/14

SOUTH HADLEY

154 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Maxine Szydziak
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/04/14

SOUTHAMPTON

71 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Jessica I. Saraceno
Seller: Robert K. Eckert
Date: 03/05/14

WARE

93 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Elsie C. Rutan-Heningham
Seller: Hunky Dory & Umps RT
Date: 03/06/14

42 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $288,512
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kevin M. Fleming
Date: 03/03/14

15 Lee Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Friberg
Seller: David J. Armstrong
Date: 02/28/14

WILLIAMSBURG

42 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jennifer Smith
Seller: Leonika R. Allen
Date: 02/26/14

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Aguiar, Yabet
49 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Baer, Carol B.
a/k/a Pafenbach, Carol B.
83 Whilshire Dr.
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Beam, Dorothy H.
125 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Belcher, Mark D.
Belcher, Ann M.
15 Gilmore Ave.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/10/14

Borey, Steven W.
Mosher-Borey, Renee L.
44 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/14

Chace, Jeremy E.
120 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/14

Charlton, Stephen W.
10 Number 9 Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/14

Croteau, Nicole L.
22 Tiderman Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Ferrando, Angela M.
21 Mayo St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/14

Ferris, William F.
474 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/14

Flamand, Gregory R.
109 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/10/14

Flynn, Brandon K.
73 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Gustafson, Dorothy A.
7 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Hillard, Raymond F.
101 St. James Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/11/14

Jabeen, Nargis
478 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/10/14

Lord, Lorraine A.
47 Pleasant St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/14

Lunden, Kristen L.
355 School St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Neill, Diane Marie
P.O. Box 231
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Pasiecnik, Michael S.
Pasiecnik, Debra A.
P.O. Box 88
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/05/14

Pocograno, Joseph E.
602 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/04/14

Ramirez, Juana M.
33 Pembroke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/05/14

Ramos, Omar L.
34 Barbara Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/14

Razzaq, Sheikh A.
478 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/10/14

Stanikmas, Kevin M.
Stanikmas, Wendy M.
a/k/a Case, Wendy
a/k/a Melanson, Wendy
1026 Lincoln Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/14

Streit, Laura J.
139 Robbins Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Universal Quality Machine Inc.
650 Beaulieu St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 03/10/14

Varnot, Rosemary
46 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/14

Wiater, Paul N.
Wiater, Susan J.
280 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/04/14

Wise, Marcy L.
20 Herbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/14

Opinion
Time to Think About Summer — and Jobs

The calendar declares that it is only April. Spring is just beginning, and a brutal winter is thankfully in the past tense, but barely.

Still, it’s time to talk about summer and, more specifically, summer jobs for young people.

Some of the early projections for the numbers of jobs that will open up for those in high school and college are not particularly promising, and this is not surprising. While the recession was declared officially over roughly five years ago, it never really ended in this region, and many companies remain wary about making large investments — and new hiring certainly falls into that category.

Meanwhile, in this environment, where jobs are scarce and unemployment rates, while somewhat lower, remain high, many low-end, entry-level jobs are being taken by older individuals who are simply desperate to re-enter the workforce.

But the need to create jobs for young people and enable them to experience everything that summer employment brings — from the paycheck to the ability to work as part of a team, to the benefits of being around and learning from older people — will hopefully override concerns about adding some payroll for the summer months and create some opportunities.

In Boston, Mayor Martin Walsh — in an effort to continue, if not improve upon, the strong track record of his predecessor, Tom Menino, for spurring businesses to bring on summer help — has issued what amounts to a stern challenge to companies there to create some jobs. Indeed, his goal is to surpass Menino’s record of putting 10,000 teenagers to work, and the new target is 12,000.

The same type of call to arms is needed here.

The Regional Employment Board of Hampden County has officially launched its summer jobs program — an initiative that asks companies to add to their staffs or donate money so that positions can be created at area nonprofits — and other workforce-related organizations are doing the same.

We strongly advise area business owners to heed these requests and put some young people to work. There are benefits for these youngsters, the businesses themselves, and the region as a whole.

As we said, individuals get to put some money in their pockets, but they also have the opportunity to gain some maturity by absorbing the responsibilities that come with a job — be it at Friendly’s, Six Flags, MassMutual, or a local park or swimming pool. Meanwhile, these young people could be exposed to fields, or career paths, that they might not have considered before, such as the broad realm of healthcare.

As for the businesses, they’re introducing themselves to potential future employees and, at the same time, getting an infusion of youth — and young ideas — into their organizations.

And the region benefits because, ultimately, its workforce becomes larger and more versatile, something it will need to be if it is to attract new jobs across a number of sectors.

Yes, it’s only April. The Red Sox have just started playing, and many area golf courses aren’t even open. Flowers won’t be blooming for several more weeks. But it’s time to start thinking about summer and adding a summer job — or two, or three.

Times remain tough, the economy is still an issue, and many companies still lack the confidence for big expenditures. But summer jobs are investments — in young people and this region as a whole — and we hope area business owners can be inspired to make them.

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AGAWAM

Alexa McCabe Esthetician
833 Springfield St.
Alexa McCabe

Allure Med Spa
159 Main St.
Mary Jo Carruthers

Crafty Cookie
1226 Springfield St.
Angela Jordan

Gregory’s
50 Kanawha Ave.
Gregory Ruge

JK Deliveries
29 Sutton Place
Jason Kendall

Tiffany M. Smith Realty
814 South West St.
Tiffany M. Smith

CHICOPEE

Ear 2 Track
1 Springfield St.
James Kometani

Gauron Provision
576 Fuller Road
William Guaron

Lilly Photography
254 Frontenac St.
Stephanie Knoll

The Spa at Stoney Brook
477 Britton St.
Marci Ryder

GREENFIELD

Absolutely Fabulous Hair
305 Wells St.
Jodi Kocsis

Chinese Bodywork
41 Main St.
Qing J. Luo

Hair Affairs
30 Mohawk Trail
Joshua Candelaria

MJM Aviation
108 Hastings St.
Michael McIntyre

Re-bath of Pioneer Valley
6 French Kings Highway
PV Bathrooms Inc.

Sketch Design
30 Warner St.
Matthew Beaudoin

HOLYOKE

Giggles Daycare
53 Argyle Ave.
Siobhan M. Sullivan

Ind Court Deli Mart
301 High St.
Roberto Rivera

Lalla Jolie Scarves & Accessories
97 Franklin St.
Lalla B. Ornan

Mr. Mold Finder
12 Arbor Way
Arthur Marshall

PALMER

Menard Garage Doors, LLC
1020 Central St.
Brenda Menard

Rainbow Gardens
3023 Foster St.
Nancy Golas

Ziggy Enterprises
1029 Park St.
Christiane Torchia

SPRINGFIELD

5 Star DJ Alliance
49 Nursery St.
Myrtho Lambert

A-One Mini Mart
431 White St.
Mohammad R. Awan

Acceptance Now
665 Boston Road
Rac Acceptance

B & D Dollar & Discount
494 Central St.
Louis Brantley

BPM Installations
22 Geneva St.
Brian P. Marceau

B.L. Cleaning Service
93 Duggan Circle
William E. Lowe

Bio Cleaner of Main Street
806 Main St.
Jong N. Joo

Chi Chi Sullivans
520 Sumner Ave.
Sarno Enterprises

City Beat Multimedia
70 Cornell St.
Anthony S. Bass

Ci Leigha
183 Maynard St.
Ci L. Woods

Dan Auto Sales
201 Berkshire Ave.
Daniel Rios

Durraingd Myndz Entertainment
1139 Sumner Ave.
Hector Emilio

EZ Services & Travel
16 ½ Longhill St.
Ricardo Del Valle

El Shaddai Daycare
70 Leete St.
Helen J. Salem

Express Grocery
1133 State St.
Gavy G. Pimentel

Felix’s Breakfast
67 Liberty St.
Lesbia I. Nieves

Fred Sellica Travel
672 Dickinson St.
Fred P. Sellica

Hampshire Hills Inc.
620 Page Blvd.
Hampshire Hills

Hunter Kelly Entertainment
76 Greene St.
Lamara S. Hunter

WESTFIELD

Alexander Ruge Trend Sound
356 Valley View Dr.
Alexander Ruge

Allied Logging
167 Prospect St.
Adam Roberts

Comp Control Inc.
7 Pineridge Ave.
James O’Neill

Danis Promotion
45 Northridge Road
Danis Slivca

Eastwood Self Storage
61 Union St.
Ronald Schortmann

GDM
111 Airport Road
Michelle Grassi

I Zing Thing
22 Elm St.
Suzanne A. Tracy

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A and J’s Used Auto Sales
44 Exposition Terrace
Julio A. Miranda

DMP Supply Company Inc.
21 Bramble Ave.
Donald Del Buono

Green Stone
34 Lewis Ave.
Sami Hajrizi

Neverlow Apparel
119 Highland Ave.
Jonathan Karas

Pho B6 Vietnamese Cuisine
764 Riverdale St.
John Huang

Picture Awards Inc.
871 Elm St.
Joseph J. Esile, Jr.

Scuderi Group Inc.
1111 Elm St.
Salvatore Scuderi

T-Shirt Station
1458 Riverdale St.
2P Designs, LLC

The Vape Bar Escape
209 Elm St.
Maria Filippone

Opinion
Early Education: a Worthy Investment

By JOAN KAGAN

The Benjamin Franklin adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as true today as it was when Franklin authored it in 1736. Pay attention early, and you prevent costly problems later — a simple concept that is demonstrated in high-quality early-education programs, such as Square One, in which the cognitive, social, emotional, health, and nutrition needs of children and families are addressed through research-based curriculums and activities.

Each April, the National Assoc. for the Education of Young Children shines a national spotlight on the needs of young children and their families while focusing the public’s attention on programs that meet those needs. The Week of the Young Child, celebrated this year April 6-12, is an opportunity for us to stop and support these meaningful contributions and the impact those contributions have in improving the lives of children and their families.

Children with a high-quality early-childhood program get better grades, are more educated, are 40% more likely to graduate from high school, and become better employees and better citizens.  When James Heckman, a Nobel Laureate in Economics, was asked how best to positively impact our economy, he responded, “high-quality early-childhood programs.”  Heckman and other economists report that the return on dollars invested in quality early-education programming varies from 7% to 16%. The savings are recognized in a reduction in crime, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, special education, and welfare dependency.

Yet, the challenge of funding high-quality early education for all children is daunting. The majority of funding is federal, and eligibility is based on the economic and work status of the family. The cost of providing the service far exceeds the rate of reimbursement from state contracts.

Many private early-education and care providers are no longer accepting or are reducing serving the number of children with subsidies because of the low rates of reimbursement, thus reducing access to services. Unfortunately, many of our community’s  poorest children, who are at highest risk for school failure, are not eligible for subsidized early education, thus perpetuating the cycle of poverty and unemployment.

In his State of the Union address, President Obama affirmed that the job of equipping our citizens with the skills and training necessary to grow our economy has to start at the earliest possible age. And recently, Gov. Deval Patrick announced his heightened focus on early education in Massachusetts.

Both leaders know that early education is a wise investment that will pay for itself many times over, and will benefit everyone. Businesses will benefit from an educated workforce. Communities will benefit from reductions in violent crime. Schools will benefit from students who are not simply ready to enter school, but who are prepared to excel in school and who are reading proficiently by the end of third grade — a key indicator of a child’s future success in school.

Early education is irrefutably an ounce of prevention that is worth, for us all, a pound of cure.

The Week of the Young Child provides a special opportunity to support early-education and care programs. Join us during this special week to celebrate the good works happening every day by pledging your commitment to the highest-risk children and families who need a chance to learn and grow together.

Contribute your time or talent. Come and visit, and share a special skill with our children and families. Coming in and reading for even an hour shows our children just how much our community cares for and about them. Take this week to demonstrate your support for our year-round work.

Joan Kagan is president of Springfield-based Square One; (413) 732-5183.

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

F. Fusco Inc., 384 Walnut St. Ext., Agawam, MA 01001. Anthony F. Grassetti Sr., 32 Alexander Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Retail sales of liquor, beer, wine, food, and meals.

Inspired Marketing Inc., 168 Elm St. Ste. B-10, Agawam, MA 01001. Jill Christine Monson, 86 Russell St., Springfield, MA 01004. Marketing and event planning.

MyEcigs Inc., 154 Beekman Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Joseph M. Rondolettom, same. Retail sale of E-Cigarettes.

Amherst

Pita Pocket Inc., 5 Eaton Court, Amherst, MA 01002. George Ejja, same. Fast food and vegetarian food restaurant.

Chicopee

Inteliface Solutions Inc., 50 Austin St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Paul P. Barrasso, 23 Belgrade St., Revere, MA 02151. Biotechnical software and applications.

LC Corporation, 472 Burnett Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Laurie A. Kareta, PO Box 295, Ludlow, MA 01056. Hair styling salon and spa.

Granby

RJ’s Outdoor Power Inc., 6 West State St., Granby, MA 01033. Robert W. Jennings, 116 Dixie Terrace, Chicopee, MA 01020. Engine-powered equipment repair.

Great Barrington

Fiddleheads Grille Inc., 252 Park St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. David Michael Pullaro, same. Restaurant.

Great Barrington Auto Supply Inc., 227 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Anthony S. Lioy, same. Retail/wholesale auto parts.

Holyoke

One Stop Technology Inc., 4 Open Square Way, Ste. 120, Holyoke, MA 01040. Robert L. Albrecht, 667 West Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Computer technology.

Longmeadow

Express Flooring Inc., 551 Williams St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. James R. Beach, same. Flooring services.

Jag Geriatrics, P.C., 15 Pendleton Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Udaya Banu Jagedeesan, 46 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Geriatric medical services.

Pittsfield

Burrito Grande Inc., 37 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Samir Abdallah, same. Restaurant.

David L. DeGiorgis Wood Craftsman Inc., 418 ½ West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01021. David L. DeGiorgis, 71 Thomas Island Road, Pittsfield, MA 01021. Construction contracting.

FBR Painting Corp., 18 Copley Terrace, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Fabiano Robadel, same. Painting.

DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES
 
The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and March 2014.

AGAWAM

Alexa McCabe Esthetician
833 Springfield St.
Alexa McCabe

Allure Med Spa
159 Main St.
Mary Jo Carruthers

Crafty Cookie
1226 Springfield St.
Angela Jordan

Gregory’s
50 Kanawha Ave.
Gregory Ruge

JK Deliveries
29 Sutton Place
Jason Kendall

Tiffany M. Smith Realty
814 South West St.
Tiffany M. Smith

CHICOPEE

Ear 2 Track
1 Springfield St.
James Kometani

Gauron Provision
576 Fuller Road
William Guaron

Lilly Photography
254 Frontenac St.
Stephanie Knoll

The Spa at Stoney Brook
477 Britton St.
Marci Ryder

GREENFIELD

Absolutely Fabulous Hair
305 Wells St.
Jodi Kocsis

Chinese Bodywork
41 Main St.
Qing J. Luo

Hair Affairs
30 Mohawk Trail
Joshua Candelaria

MJM Aviation
108 Hastings St.
Michael McIntyre

Re-bath of Pioneer Valley
6 French Kings Highway
PV Bathrooms Inc.

Sketch Design
30 Warner St.
Matthew Beaudoin

HOLYOKE

Giggles Daycare
53 Argyle Ave.
Siobhan M. Sullivan

Ind Court Deli Mart
301 High St.
Roberto Rivera

Lalla Jolie Scarves & Accessories
97 Franklin St.
Lalla B. Ornan

Mr. Mold Finder
12 Arbor Way
Arthur Marshall

PALMER

Menard Garage Doors, LLC
1020 Central St.
Brenda Menard

Rainbow Gardens
3023 Foster St.
Nancy Golas

Ziggy Enterprises
1029 Park St.
Christiane Torchia

SPRINGFIELD

5 Star DJ Alliance
49 Nursery St.
Myrtho Lambert

A-One Mini Mart
431 White St.
Mohammad R. Awan

Acceptance Now
665 Boston Road
Rac Acceptance

B & D Dollar & Discount
494 Central St.
Louis Brantley

BPM Installations
22 Geneva St.
Brian P. Marceau

B.L. Cleaning Service
93 Duggan Circle
William E. Lowe

Bio Cleaner of Main Street
806 Main St.
Jong N. Joo

Chi Chi Sullivans
520 Sumner Ave.
Sarno Enterprises

City Beat Multimedia
70 Cornell St.
Anthony S. Bass

Ci Leigha
183 Maynard St.
Ci L. Woods

Dan Auto Sales
201 Berkshire Ave.
Daniel Rios

Durraingd Myndz Entertainment
1139 Sumner Ave.
Hector Emilio

EZ Services & Travel
16 ½ Longhill St.
Ricardo Del Valle

El Shaddai Daycare
70 Leete St.
Helen J. Salem

Express Grocery
1133 State St.
Gavy G. Pimentel

Felix’s Breakfast
67 Liberty St.
Lesbia I. Nieves

Fred Sellica Travel
672 Dickinson St.
Fred P. Sellica

Hampshire Hills Inc.
620 Page Blvd.
Hampshire Hills

Hunter Kelly Entertainment
76 Greene St.
Lamara S. Hunter

WESTFIELD

Alexander Ruge Trend Sound
356 Valley View Dr.
Alexander Ruge

Allied Logging
167 Prospect St.
Adam Roberts

Comp Control Inc.
7 Pineridge Ave.
James O’Neill

Danis Promotion
45 Northridge Road
Danis Slivca

Eastwood Self Storage
61 Union St.
Ronald Schortmann

GDM
111 Airport Road
Michelle Grassi

I Zing Thing
22 Elm St.
Suzanne A. Tracy

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A and J’s Used Auto Sales
44 Exposition Terrace
Julio A. Miranda

DMP Supply Company Inc.
21 Bramble Ave.
Donald Del Buono

Green Stone
34 Lewis Ave.
Sami Hajrizi

Neverlow Apparel
119 Highland Ave.
Jonathan Karas

Pho B6 Vietnamese Cuisine
764 Riverdale St.
John Huang

Picture Awards Inc.
871 Elm St.
Joseph J. Esile, Jr.

Scuderi Group Inc.
1111 Elm St.
Salvatore Scuderi

T-Shirt Station
1458 Riverdale St.
2P Designs, LLC

The Vape Bar Escape
209 Elm St.
Maria Filippone

Briefcase Departments

North Adams Regional Hospital Closes
NORTH ADAMS — The board of trustees of Northern Berkshire Healthcare (NBH) approved a resolution late last month to close North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH), the Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, and three medical practices owned by NBH. The decision was made in response to NBH’s worsening financial status. The organizations closed on March 28, but a court order kept the hospital Emergency Department open for the time being. “In the six years that I have been on the board, we have investigated every possible avenue and exhausted all options as we searched for a way to continue operating the hospital and its affiliates,” said Julia Bolton, board chair. “Board members, management, physicians, and employees have worked together with dedication and commitment to prevent this outcome. But now, given our finances and the daunting challenges that small rural community hospitals are facing in this healthcare environment, we can no longer continue.” More than 500 affected employees received layoff notices and assistance in filing for unemployment benefits. Northern Berkshire Healthcare Physicians Group includes Northern Berkshire Family Medicine, Northern Berkshire Ob/Gyn, and Northern Berkshire General Surgery, all in North Adams. “The implications of this decision are far-reaching, but our primary concern is for our patients,” said Timothy Jones, president and CEO of NBH. “We are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition to other care providers including other hospitals in the region.” Patients of Northern Berkshire Family Medicine and the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire are being transitioned to other practices and agencies. “North Adams Regional Hospital opened 129 years ago in 1885, and as an institution we have served the people of this area with dedication and pride,” Jones said. “Many of those who work here have served our patients for decades, and today’s news is a shock. We wish it could be different.” Meanwhile, lawyers working for the state are seeking to keep emergency services operating for at least 90 days during any ownership transition or closure. Lawmakers are also discussing the possibility of merging NBS with a larger, more stable partner, most likely Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield.

Springfield Armor to Bolt for Michigan
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Armor, the NBA Developmental League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have signed a deal with the Detroit Pistons to become that team’s minor-league affiliate and moves to Grand Rapids for the 2014-15 season. Owner Michael Savit’s decision to sell, first reported by Michigan-based mlive.com, came as a surprise to Springfield officials. The team has played at the MassMutual Center for the past five years. The new Grand Rapids franchise has an undisclosed multi-year affiliation agreement with the Pistons in place, and the sale has met league approval, according to mlive.com. It will play home games at The DeltaPlex Arena in Walker, a Grand Rapids suburb. The franchise will be locally owned, and the Pistons will establish a single-franchise affiliation with it. Currently, 14 of the 17 D-League teams have single-franchise affiliations with NBA parents. Detroit currently is one of six NBA teams sharing the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Mad Ants. D-League teams follow one of two ownership models — exclusive ownership by the parent NBA club, or a hybrid affiliation in which local ownership controls day-to-day and business operations while the parent club controls basketball operations. The Grand Rapids franchise will follow the hybrid model, whereby the Pistons will pay players’ and coaches’ salaries and run basketball operations, but local owners operate autonomously in other business areas, including marketing and merchandising.

UMass Football to Leave Mid-American Conference
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts has announced that it will end its football affiliation with the Mid-American Conference (MAC) following the 2015 season. Athletic Director John McCutcheon said the decision was made after the MAC President’s Council elected to exercise a contract clause that offered UMass a choice of becoming a full member for all sports in the MAC or opting to remain a football-only member for just two more years. The university has been conducting a study of its current and potential conference alignments with the assistance of Carr Sports Consulting. “While the report is not complete,” McCutcheon said, “we believe full membership for all sports in the MAC is not a good fit for us. Because most of the MAC schools are in the Midwest, the additional travel would strain our athletic budget and pose considerable time-management challenges for our student athletes. We are confident that, within the next two years, we will find a more suitable conference for our FBS football program.” Currently, UMass Amherst has 21 varsity athletic teams (10 for men, 11 for women). Football plays in the MAC, and the other 20 teams compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference, Hockey East (men’s ice hockey), and the Colonial Athletic Assoc. (men’s lacrosse). UMass began playing as a football-only member of the MAC in 2012. McCutcheon added that “we remain committed to FBS football. Many institutions have successfully navigated this challenging period of conference realignment, and we will do the same.” Football coach Mark Whipple expressed confidence in the future of the university’s football program. “I was aware of this possibility when I accepted the position of head coach, and I believe this move is in the university’s best interest,” he said. “My focus is on building a program that we all can be proud of and that provides a great experience for our student athletes.” Whipple, the coach with the most wins in UMass football history, returned to the helm of the program this year. The Minutemen’s 2014 home schedule includes three games at refurbished McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst and three games at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Seeks Applications for Fall
SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LVP) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class, which begins in late September. LVP is a regional leadership-development program for 40 existing and emerging leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. It helps businesses retain employees; enhances leadership skills, including collaboration, team building, confidence, and cultural competency; builds wider and more diverse networks; and increases community and regional understanding. The 10-month program immerses participants in an inspiring and results-driven curriculum that teaches hands-on leadership skills while examining critical issues that impact the region. LVP combines seminars and experiential learning at different locations throughout the Valley to foster the skills, collaboration, networks, and commitment needed to build the next generation of area leaders. The competitive application process prioritizes diversity by employment sector, geography, race, gender, and sexual orientation. “I have had the opportunity to work with some of the Baystate graduates of LPV,” said Steven Bradley, vice president of Government and Community Relations and Public Affairs at Baystate Health. “They are taking their learning seriously and upped their leadership within their departments and in the organization as a whole. It was a great experience for them and Baystate.” To find information about tuition, upcoming open houses, the 2014-15 program schedule, and how to apply, visit www.leadershippv.org. The application deadline is July 1.

Ted Hebert to Sue Big E Over Casino Fallout
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield resident Ted Hebert, owner of Teddy Bear Pools, who was opposed to the Hard Rock Casino proposed for the Big E fairgrounds and defeated in September by West Springfield voters, recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of himself and Teddy Bear Pools against the Eastern States Exposition, claiming his West Springfield casino opposition has led to Big E management to exclude Teddy Bear Pools from the 2014 Fair after 28 consecutive years as an exhibitor. “We filed suit today [March 31] in Hampden County Superior Court seeking injunctive relief that would allow Teddy Bear Pools, an exhibitor at the Eastern States Exposition for the past 28 years, to have a continued presence,” said Hebert’s attorney, Paul Rothschild of the Springfield law firm Bacon Wilson, P.C. “Prior to the referendum and after Ted Hebert expressed his personal opposition to a proposed West Springfield casino, documents we are prepared to submit in a hearing before the court will show that Big E management suggested Hebert ‘be a team player’ and withdraw his opposition to the casino. Since the referendum this past September, Ted Hebert has repeatedly reached out to fair management and members of the exposition’s board of trustees to maintain the long-standing relationship between Teddy Bear Pools and the Big E, and to continue a presence on the fairgrounds for this year’s fair. Hebert learned his company would not be welcomed at the 2014 Big E, and Teddy Bear Pools was omitted from the standard exposition communication about leasing space for the fall fair.” Big E President Gene Cassidy told the Republican that he was not aware of the lawsuit until he was asked about it by the newspaper. Rothschild said he planned to seeking a hearing in Superior Court based on the Massachusetts Civil Rights Statute, claiming that Hebert’s civil rights were interfered with by “threats, intimidation, or coercion” and exclusion from the upcoming Big E by fair management. The lawsuit will seek reinstatement as an exhibitor and an award of damages.

Business Confidence Up Slightly in March
BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index, continuing to hold close to a neutral 50 on its 100-point scale, rose slightly to 51.1 in March. “Business confidence in Massachusetts has been in neutral range for a year, dipping below neutral when there was a threat of federal default and when the  government shut down in October, but otherwise with not much upside,” said Raymond Torto, global chairman of research at CBRE and chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors. Torto pointed to several factors that are holding the confidence index down. “One is a generally negative view of national conditions, attributable in part to deadlocked politics. The confidence numbers are persistently low in relation to the actual performance of the economy. Another, as we noted last month, is particularly weak confidence among small employers, who face severe competitive pressures and feel the weight of regulatory burdens. Finally, hiring trends are built into our index, and among employers participating in our survey, the ability to contribute to job creation has been less hearty than might be expected during a recovery period.” AIM’s Business Confidence Index has been issued monthly since July 1991 under the oversight of the Board of Economic Advisors. Presented on a scale on which 50 is neutral, its historical high was 68.5, attained in 1997 and 1998; its all-time low was 33.3 in February 2009.

Company Notebook Departments

FieldEddy Acquires John Pires Agency
EAST LONGMEADOW — FieldEddy Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Western Mass., continues to expand its footprint after recently acquiring the Ludlow-based John Pires Agency. The FieldEddy network is made up of agencies throughout Western Mass., with locations in South Hadley, Monson, and Ludlow, with headquarters located in East Longmeadow. “We feel that this is a great opportunity for the customers of John Pires as well as our agency,” said FieldEddy President Timm Marini. “We look forward to delivering our top-notch service and value to these customers, which is what FieldEddy has become known for.” The transition is expected to be seamless and is already underway, he added.

Balise Collision Repair Receives Prestigious Certification
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Balise Collision Repair on Riverdale Street in West Springfield has been officially certified as a Lexus-approved repair facility. There are fewer than 25 Lexus-certified repair facilities in the U.S., and Balise Collision Repair is the only one in New England. To achieve certification status, a facility’s technicians, supervisors, managers, and office staff must complete a rigorous training program, including online classes and on-site practicums. Employees are then tested in various areas depending on their job classification. Dave Thomas, Lexus Eastern Area customer service operations manager, made the presentation to Jeb Balise, president and CEO of Balise Motor Sales. Balise cited the dedication of the staff at the collision facility.  “This is a tremendous honor for us, and all the credit needs to go to the people who work at this facility for making it happen.”

Hazen Paper Dominates AIMCAL Awards with Record-setting Seven Wins
HOLYOKE — Hazen Paper Co. was honored an unprecedented seven times with awards at the annual management meeting of the Assoc. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 16. The seven distinct Hazen products that merited the judges’ votes included packaging for sports equipment, drugstore and luxury healthcare, cosmetics and toiletries, a digital promotional poster for a pop/rock band, and DVD packaging. “We’re very pleased to have impressed the judges,” said President John Hazen. “Each award is validating alone. A combination of custom work we produce from the concept forward in our holographic lab and popular materials we stock to convert, as a whole they demonstrate Hazen’s versatility and exceptional ability to develop materials that ignite interest and turbo-charge sales in a wide variety of applications and markets.” Hazen received a technical award in the Nonfood category for Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x premium golf-ball sleeves and folding cartons featuring a rich, glowing finish created by transfer-metallizing film and laminating it to board, which Hazen completes in house. In addition to delivering a result that is twice as bright and reflective as foil, the surface achieves source reduction (95% less aluminum) and enhances recyclability, while improving folding, gluing, and filling operations. Hazen also received a technical award in Healthcare, Cosmetics and Toiletries for metallizing and converting setup boxes for Procter & Gamble’s Gucci Pour Homme and Made to Measure gift sets. Hazen metallized and laminated polyester with an Ultracure coating to litho paper for a luxurious package that resists fingerprints. AIMCAL judges awarded marketing honors to Hazen in multiple categories. In Retail Label, Hazen was recognized for a custom holographic label for Warner Home Video’s 75th-anniversary limited edition of The Wizard of Oz. The litho label features precisely registered custom holography as well as embossed lettering. In Healthcare, Cosmetics and Toiletries Packaging, folding cartons for Ultradent Opalescence Go Tooth Whitening System gleaned top honors for an eye-catching double-rainbow hologram and die-cut ‘bubbles’; Hazen metallized Double Rainbow holographic film and laminated it to solid bleached sulfate (SBS) to deliver a compelling package that simulates motion on the shelf. Custom holography earned Hazen the marketing award in Nonfood Packaging as well, for Pure Fishing’s Spiderwire Stealth Glow-Vis Braid, in a package for a unique fishing line. Hazen collaborated with Olympak Packaging and Printing to design a hologram, applied an embossable coating to polyester film, embossed and metallized the holograph, then laminated it onto recycled paperboard and sheeted it for printing in register. In Decorative/Display, Hazen Paper provided the digital substrate for a poster designed by Dwight Maddox for Don Miggs’ pop/rock band, miggs, to be printed on an HP 7500 Indigo digital press. Finally, in the Other category, Hazen custom holography won over the judges with an album cover for Gap Dream’s Shine Your Light, on Burger Records). Hazen created copyrighted holograms for front and back, and transfer-metallized the film to SBS, precisely registered for printing.

Mercy Home Care Receives Top Rating from DPH
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Home Care has earned a perfect, deficiency-free survey from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). To receive such a survey, home-care agencies must successfully complete a rigorous, unannounced evaluation that includes a review of medical records, clinical procedures, staffing levels, and quality data.  Surveyors also accompany staff members on home visits and interview patients about their experience with the agency. “The very nature of such a DPH survey leaves no room for preparation prior to the arrival of reviewers. Consequently, this deficiency-free survey underscores Mercy Home Care’s daily success in providing outstanding in-home nursing and rehabilitation services to patients who are recovering from illness or injury,” said Christopher McLaughlin, chief operating officer of the Mercy Continuing Care Network within the Sisters of Providence Health System. In Massachusetts, home-care agencies are reviewed by DPH surveyors every three years. Mercy Home Care’s most recent survey took four days to complete and involved 10 home visits with different clinicians as well as intensive reviews of 20 records. “Mercy Home Care patients are at the center of a multi-disciplinary approach to care that is designed to help them maintain or regain their independence. This approach requires staff members to work as a cohesive group, and the deficiency-free survey is a reflection of the outstanding teamwork at Mercy Home Care,” said Sue Pickett, executive director of Mercy Home Care.

More Than $800,000 Given to Schools Through Big Y Education Express
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. announced recently that more than $800,000 in free educational materials was awarded to more than 2,000 schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut through the grocery chain’s Education Express program. The company provided a partial list of those supplies, which included 2,236 playground balls, 975 books, 372 calculators, 97 digital cameras, 59 computer tablets, 579 musical instruments, 1,313 packs of crayons, 2,523 reams of copier paper, and 27,128 pencils. Since its inception in 1993, the Big Y Education Express Program has awarded close to $14 million in free supplies and equipment to local schools. “At Big Y, we believe it is important to support our communities and the education of our children,” said Donald D’Amour, Big Y Chairman and CEO. “The Education Express Program helps our local schools supplement their tight budgets and get items for the arts, technology, and even necessities like paper and pencils. It’s just one way we are able to give back and help our future generation receive the essential tools they need for the best education possible.” Community support was the key ingredient to the success of Education Express, and the program was a win-win for customers, he added. Customers purchased money-saving products designated throughout the stores by specially designed school-bus logo shelf tags to earn valuable merchandise points for the school of their choice.  Schools then redeemed those points for free educational supplies such as computers, art supplies, musical instruments, and sports equipment. The program was free to Big Y customers, and shoppers could track their donated point totals on their register receipt and through a Facebook app. In addition to the Education Express Program, Big Y operates the Big Y Scholarship Program, which awards 300 scholarships worth $250,000 annually to academically outstanding students in its market area. Big Y also donates food valued at more than $4.5 million to local nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and educational programs each year.

Fallon Health Marks Milestone
WORCESTER — Fallon Health, a not-for-profit healthcare-services organization, recently celebrated a historic milestone in the growth of community-based care for seniors. With its opening of four new programs last month, the number of Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) now exceeds 100 across the U.S. PACE, which was developed in San Francisco in the 1970s, helps to keep nursing-home-eligible elders living in the community. “The story of PACE is a rarity in today’s healthcare policy environment,” said Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National PACE Assoc. “PACE is a common-sense approach to providing care to older people that was rigorously studied and tested and then able to become a permanent part of our healthcare system. We don’t often see successful innovations allowed to thrive and grow like PACE.” The various PACE programs bring together a coordinated team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists to provide seniors with an individualized care plan that addresses each person’s unique medical care and social needs. The result is higher-quality care and more favorable outcomes compared to traditional care options. More than 90% of PACE enrollees reside outside of nursing homes. “In Massachusetts, Fallon Health is proud to have led the way in senior-care services with our PACE program, Summit ElderCare, which we’ve offered for the last 19 years,” said Richard Burke, president of Senior Care Services and Government Affairs. “Today, Summit ElderCare is the largest PACE organization in New England and the fifth-largest in the nation.” There are now 103 PACE organizations operating in 31 states. As the only health plan in Massachusetts that is both an insurer and a provider of care, Fallon Health operates its PACE program in six locations in the Commonwealth: Worcester (two sites), Charlton (two locations), Leominster, and Springfield.

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• April 9: ACCGS Lunch N Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lattitude Restaurant, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Featuring “The Art of the Brand,” presented by Mary McCarthy of Andrew Associates. Attendees will learn the core elements of successful branding and the necessary building blocks that should be put in place in order to ensure that your brand successfully conveys meaningful messages that resonate with your customers or audience. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission, and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators, members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office, and our local delegation. Reservations are $180 and include transportation, lunch at the Union Club, and a wrap-up reception at the 21st Amendment. 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

• April 9: Chamber Breakfast, “The Power of Video,” 7:15-9 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 423 Russell St., Hadley. Learn about using videos to promote your business. Sponsored by Epic Filmmakers. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
• April 23: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 16: April Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• April 16: April Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 10: Networking by Night, 5:30 p.m. More details to follow. RSVP appreciated. Contact us at (413) 527-9414 or [email protected]. Tickets are $5 for members, $15 for future members.
• May 02: Wine & Microbrew Tasting, 6 p.m., at Wyckoff Country Club. Unfamiliar with wines? Looking for the perfect wine for dinner? You’ve had the Wente Merlot and Chardonnay, but want to try the St. Michelle Riesling? Well, then, step up to the tasting bar. All of our guests (21 years of age and older) are welcome and encouraged to enjoy samples of more than 42 unique grape and fruit wines. Not interested in wine? That’s OK, because we have a microbrew tasting going on for you, too. One location, one price. Every year the event has grown. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

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

• April 10: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” first in a three-part series, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Tickets: $20 for members, $25 for guests. Registration is required due to limited space.
• April 21: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” second in a three-part series, 8:30- 9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. The program is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
• May 2: Spring Swizzle: Chamber Auction with a Twist! Hosted by Eastside Grill, 18 Strong Ave., Northampton, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Presenting sponsor: Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The 21st auction has a whole new look. This private party is the chamber’s first and best social of the spring, an auction that showcases chamber members, and a night to dress up and step out for dinner to die for and music to swizzle to. Proceeds from the auction help the chamber keep membership affordable and offer a rich program of benefits for members and the community. Cost: $75, or $100 at the door. To order tickets, contact Esther at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].
• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman Inc.; 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Autobody, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• June 4: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Black Birch Vineyard. Sponsored by Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, the Creative, and viz-bang! Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].

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

• April 7: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. The GWCC invites you to have coffee with Mayor Daniel Knapik in a very informal setting. Hear first-hand from the mayor about key issues and get an update on construction projects. The mayor also welcomes any questions or concerns you may have. Free, informative, and open to the pubic. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 9: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Czar Energy, 53 North Elm St., Westfield. Don’t forget your business cards. Great connection opportunities. Bring a prospective new member for free. Members: advertise your business with a table top for $50. Hors d’oeuvres served. Walk-ins welcome. Haven’t been to an After 5? Your first one is free. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators and members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office. Cost: $180, which includes bus, lunch, and reception. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• April 16: Networking Lunch, hosted by Cal’s, 12-1:30 p.m. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost is lunch; attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

Departments People on the Move

Bay Path College announced the following:

Brian Basgen

Brian Basgen

Brian Basgen has been chosen as Executive Director for Information Technology. Basgen is a collaborative leader with a decade of experience managing IT in both higher education and the private sector. Most recently, he was the Assistant Vice Chancellor for IT at Pima Community College in Tuscon, Ariz. He holds an MS in IT management from Trident University and a BA in history and philosophy from Flinders University;
Phylis Gedeon has joined the college as Associate Director of Compliance. Most recently, she was the Assistant Director of the Processing Unit in Financial Aid Services at the UMass Amherst. She earned her master’s of education in higher education at UMass and brings extensive and diverse knowledge in student financial services; and
Michael Albano has been named Associate Director of Operations, Student Financial Services for Bay Path. Albano was the Associate Director of Financial Aid at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A graduate of Western New England University, he earned his master’s of education at Springfield College and is currently working on his doctor of education degree at Northeastern University.
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Chuck Gijanto has resigned as president of Regional Markets for Baystate Health. In this role, he serves as CEO of Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and is responsible for Baystate Medical Practices in the Northern and Eastern regions. His last day will be June 27. Giganto joined Baystate Health in 2008 and has done much over the last six years to engage physicians, senior leaders, employees, community members, and donors in important discussions to set strategic direction for the system’s community hospitals. He has strengthened operations; led patient satisfaction, service, and financial-improvement initiatives; overseen the medical staff development plan; fueled new programs; and recruited critical physicians and healthcare leaders to the organization.
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Becker’s Hospital Review recently released its list of the Top 100 Chief Medical Officers of Hospitals and Health Systems. That list of notable physician leaders in the nation includes Dr. Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, COO and CMO of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and Baystate Health Eastern Region. Physician leaders were selected for inclusion on this list based on their healthcare experience, awards they’ve received, and their commitment to continuous improvement in safety and quality care. Many of the leaders were nominated by their peers, and the list was vetted by industry experts. Ahmed joined Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in 2003 as a practicing physician, medical director of Baystate Medical Practices – Mary Lane Ob/Gyn, and chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also served as vice president of the medical staff and regional medical director for the Baystate Affiliated Physician Organization. In 2010, he began serving as chief medical officer. In 2012, he also assumed the role of chief operating officer for Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and Baystate Health Eastern Region.
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Big Y Foods announced the promotion of Eric Swensen to Vice President of Center Store for the 60-store chain. Swensen will oversee all grocery, dairy, frozen food, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmacy, retail pricing, space management, and store brands. He will be responsible for developing strategies and tactical direction as well as planning and support for each of these departments. He will report to Michael D’Amour, executive vice president.
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Diane Dukette has joined the Sisters of Providence Health System as Vice President of Fund Development. In this role, she serves as a key member of the Sisters of Providence leadership team, is responsible for all fund-raising and development efforts, and will lead major gifts. She will also design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support. She will play a key role in driving philanthropic support for key system initiatives, including the recently announced expansion of the Sr. Mary Caritas Cancer Center. Dukette returns to SPHS with more than 20 years of experience in development, strategic marketing, and fund-raising. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Development at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.

Agenda Departments

UMass Dine and Dash
April 12: Dining Services at UMass Amherst will host the fifth annual UMass 5K Dash and Dine on campus. The run/walk is held annually to raise funds for the Amherst Survival Center and to promote health and fitness at the university. The race fee, $5 for UMass Amherst community members and $15 for the public, includes registration and a complimentary meal at the newly renovated Hampshire Dining Commons following the award ceremony at the university’s dining facilities. The first 500 registrants will receive a T-shirt. Last year’s event raised a total of $5,000 for the center, but the goal this year is double that. “We’re looking forward to yet another successful Dash and Dine 5K this year to help to benefit the Amherst Survival Center,” said Ken Toong, executive director of UMass Auxiliary Enterprises. “This event is a great way to help neighbors in need and to involve both the students and the public in raising funds for an incredible cause, while working toward being fit and healthy.” Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at Berkshire Dining Commons, and the race begins at 11 a.m. At noon, prizes will be awarded to the top three runners in different age and gender groups, as well as the top male and female finishers in the event’s costume contest. To register or make a donation, visit www.runumass.com.

Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day
April 26: Breast-cancer survivors, their families, and friends are invited to celebrate life together at the 17th annual Rays of Hope Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. Former WNBA player and breast-cancer survivor Edna Campbell will deliver the keynote address, titled “Bouncing Back,” at the popular event sponsored by Rays of Hope. The WNBA veteran — best-known for her time as a point guard with the Sacramento Monarchs — was diagnosed with breast cancer during her second season. After retiring from the WNBA four years later, Campbell became a nurse and now travels across the country sharing her story of survival while encouraging women to have regular breast exams and inspiring those who’ve been diagnosed. In addition to the keynote address, participants will be able to select two workshops from a number of topics, including “Breast Reconstruction,” “Coping Strategies for Caregivers,” “Personal Safety Tips,” “Let Your Yoga Dance,” “Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer,” “Mindful Eating,” “Unclutter Your Life and Start Living,” and “The Joy of Card Making.” Two sessions will be offered in Spanish only: “Recomendaciones Sobre Seguridad Personal” and “Promoviendo la Caminata de Rays of Hope.” As part of this year’s Survivors’ Day, there will be a special art exhibit made up of artwork completed by participants in the Rays of Hope-sponsored “Art from the Heart” program facilitated by art therapist and silk artist Pat Hayes. The program — a series of art-therapy workshops offered twice a year — provides a creative outlet for women to work in watercolor, precious metal, clay, and other media. The day will also offer networking opportunities and the chance to visit with several exhibitors selling a variety of breast-related products. A continental breakfast and buffet luncheon will be served. The cost is $35 per person, with the remaining cost underwritten by Rays of Hope. Parking will be validated for the Civic Center Parking Garage only. For those unable to afford the event fee, a limited number of scholarships are available by calling Sandra Hubbard at the Rays of Hope Outreach Office at (413) 794-9556. For more information on the 17th Annual Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day, or to request a registration form, call (413) 794-9556. For more information about Rays of Hope, visit www.baystatehealth.org/raysofhope.

Journey Around the World for Literacy
April 30: Link to Libraries invites you to travel to India, Asia, Latin America, France, Ireland, and Italy — all within the Delaney House and D. Hotel and Suites. A selection of ballrooms and suites will be transformed into different global destinations, complete with costumes, cuisine, décor, and local flavor. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Delaney House on Route 5 in Holyoke, costs $25 per person, which includes multiple food stations.
An optional $10 buys unlimited sampling at specialty drink stations.
There will also be a cash bar. Funds will benefit literacy programs through Link to Libraries. To register, send a check,
payable to Link to Libraries Inc., to the following address: Link to Libraries, Attn. Karen Blinderman, Registrar, P.O. Box 958,
West Springfield, MA 01090. Your check is your reservation.

Not Just Business as Usual
May 1: The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Foundation’s Not Just Business as Usual event is a key networking event for business leaders in Western Mass. This annual celebration, in its fifth year, is a celebration of innovative thinking which gives participants the opportunity to learn from business experts while raising significant funding for the STCC WORKS scholarship program. It will be held at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A cocktail and networking reception will be run from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with dinner and keynote speaker to follow from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Alan Robinson, award-winning author and associate dean of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Robinson will discuss his latest book, The Idea-Driven Organization: Unlocking the Power in Bottom-Up Ideas. Drawing on his work with companies worldwide, Robinson will review the strategies needed to develop a management team open to grassroots innovation and the policies and practices that encourage — and those that discourage — employees’ ideas.
Robinson has advised more than 200 companies in 15 countries. Both tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets are $175 each or $1,500 for a table of 10. For additional information or to become a sponsor, contact Christina Tuohey, STCC’s director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, at (413) 755-4475 or [email protected]. To purchase tickets online, visit www.stcc.edu/njbau.

40 Under Forty
June 19: The eighth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. The 40 Under Forty program, launched in 2007, has become one of the region’s most-anticipated annual events, and the recognition has become a prestigious badge of honor for its recipients. Judges recently chose this year’s class from more than 150 nominations, a record. They will be announced, and their stories told, in the April 21 issue. More details on the gala will be revealed in upcoming issues, but tickets cost $65, and they typically sell out quickly. For more information or to order tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Carol Kestyn v. Green Acres, LLC and PCE Management Co. Inc.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of carpet in the common area causing trip and fall: $250,000
Filed: 2/18/14

Marcia Vincent v. Mackin Construction Co., and ABC Corp.
Allegation: Failure to properly remove and treat accumulated snow causing injury: $487,500
Filed: 2/25/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Cheyda Rodriguez v. Premier Education Group, LP, William Anjos, and Paul Ferrise
Allegation: FMLA interference and retaliation: $36,630
Filed: 2/28/14

Commerce and Industry Insurance Co. v. C.D.A. Roofing and Siding Contractors Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on services rendered: $41,780
Filed: 2/21/14

Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. a/s/o Jose Santos v. Alves Fuels Inc.
Allegation: Defendant negligently overfilled fuel oil tank and pumped fuel into the plaintiff’s home: $59,021.71
Filed: 2/19/14

Ryder Truck Rental Inc. v. Souse Seafood Inc.
Allegation: Breach of vehicle lease agreement: $27,403.44
Filed: 2/24/14

Western Mass Electric Co. v. Videll Healthcare Springside, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $118,409.33
Filed: 2/20/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Adam Farnum v. Windalier Springdale Mall, LLC
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $14,440
Filed: 2/4/14

Bernardo A. Sanchez Jr. v. Town Fair Tire
Allegation: Plaintiff sustained injuries when hit by a scissor lift, which was operated by an employee of the defendant: $13,077.10
Filed: 2/19/14

Juan Wollmershauser v. The Mercy Hospital Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff was struck in the face by an automated door: $14,651.37
Filed: 2/14/14