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Heartfelt Check

2013-Holyoke-HealthCare-CheckHolyoke HealthCare Center, a member of National HealthCare (NHC), and its philanthropic arm, the Foundation for Geriatric Education (TFGE), recently presented a check for $4,810 to Holyoke Medical Center to cover the cost a five-day ‘boot camp’ for participants who have been recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF). Large-number bathroom scales can now be purchased for those with CHF to weigh themselves everyday, an important part of the self-management process. The camp is offered through the multi-agency ‘cross-continuum team’ consisting of Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke HealthCare Center, the Care Center, Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc., and Renaissance Manor. Pictured, from left, are HMC President and CEO Spiros Hatiras, HMC Education and Training Manager Carlene Bailey, HHCC Director of Nursing Mary Walas, HMC STAAR Program Manager Cherelyn Roberts, and HHCC Administrator Thomas Accomando.

OnCore Performance

Oncore-ManufacturingEmployees of Springfield-based OnCore Manufacturing donated gift bags and boxes filled with items to complete the wish lists of 30 elementary-school-aged children served through Square One’s after-school programs. OnCore, a provider of product- commercialization services to international blue-chip aerospace and defense, industrial, and medical companies, is a partner with Square One, a nonprofit that provides low-cost education and care programs, along with transportation, to encourage and support local children who will be the leaders of the future. Pictured, from left, are OnCore employees Nancy McDonough, Anne DeCillis, and Heather Ferreira.

Court Dockets

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Capital One v. Walter E. Gazda, DMD
Allegation: Breach of credit agreement: $5,055.16
Filed: 12/3/13

David Pepin v. NCR Corp.
Allegation: Defendant failed to pay accrued vacation and personal pay: $5,786.84
Filed: 12/4/13

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Laura E. Gormally v. William F. Milbier, Northeast Grounds Management Inc., Donald F. Anderson, Markdon Realty, LLC, Anderson Services, LLC, and Hampden Bank
Allegation: Defendants Northeast Grounds and Milbier are in default on an $800,000 promissory note. All other defendants conspired with Milbier and Northeast Grounds to avoid paying amounts due under the note so as to enrich themselves at the plaintiff’s expense: $629,683.66
Filed: 11/27/13

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Amara Davis v. Karen Judge d/b/a Marche for Hair
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance causing injury: $12,958.50
Filed: 12/9/13

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Easthampton Savings Bank v. Brian Burrows General Contracting & Home Improvement
Allegation: Breach of credit agreement: $10,567
Filed: 11/26/13

Jose Baez v. Beaudry Home Inspections
Allegation: Mold remediation to the basement of a home: $26,920.71
Filed: 10/25/13

TBF Financial v. Metal Mammoth Inc. d/b/a Heavy Metal
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $8,715.39
Filed: 10/22/13

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Jane A. Brooks v. West Springfield Fish and Game Club
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing trip and fall: $5,141.29
Filed: 11/12/13

Jaya Lodgings, LLC d/b/a Candlewood Suites v. Iron Horse Preservation Society Inc.
Allegation: Defendant owes for room charges for 392 nights at Candlewood Suites: $17,945.75
Filed: 12/2/13

Kasson & Keller v. Interstate Products
Allegation: Non-payment for services rendered: $20,097.36
Filed: 11/15/13

WGGB Inc. v. Donald D. Stowers Jr. d/b/a D&L Fence Co.
Allegation: Non-payment for advertising services rendered: $5,713.75
Filed: 11/19/13

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Training for Real-estate Sales
Jan. 21: Springfield Technical Community College’s Workforce Development office will offer “Preparation for the Real Estate Exam,” a state-approved course for those interested in becoming licensed real-estate salespeople. This course is designed to acquaint the prospective real-estate salesperson, as well as the potential buyer or seller of a home or investment property, with the fundamentals of real-estate law and procedures in Massachusetts. The program begins on Jan. 21 and will convene on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit www.stcc.edu/wd or call (413) 755-4502.

Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable
Jan. 28: Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop, presented by the Creative Marketing Group, is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

Ad Club Luncheon
Jan. 29: In the toughest of times, smart marketing is a must. Join John Chandler, chief marketing officer of MassMutual Financial Group, for the Advertising Club of Western Mass. Luncheon, starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Springfield Sheraton, 1 Monarch Place. Learn how this Fortune 100 financial-services company has used a straightforward, results-driven marketing strategy to help create six straight years of record sales results and expand into new markets, all during the worst economic downturn in more than a half-century. Chandler will share the company’s marketing principles and examples of its work that are driving marketplace success.
Registration begins at 11:45 a.m., and the program runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students. Parking is free in the Springfield Sheraton garage (bring your ticket or coin for validation). To reserve a seat, call (413) 736-2582 or e-mail [email protected] by Jan. 24.

Difference Makers 2014
March 20: The sixth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The editors and publishers of BusinessWest have examined this year’s stack of nominations and have chosen the class of 2014, and the winners will be announced in the magazine’s Feb. 10 issue. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

Chamber Corners: Upcomng Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

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

• Jan. 15: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Melha Shrine Temple, 133 Longhill St., Springfield. Come clown around with us at this after-hours networking event, presented by Shriners Hospital for Children and sponsored by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with support from Berkshire Bank and the Springfield Falcons. Reservations are $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].

• Jan. 28: ACCGS Pastries, Politics and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, 1300 State St., Springfield. Join us for a roundtable discussion with Springfield Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for general admission, and includes continental breakfast. 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

• Jan. 15: Chamber Annual Meeting and Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lord Jeffery Inn. The chamber has a fantastic array of networking events lined up, but we need your ideas. The meeting will also feature the formal election of the 2014 chamber board of directors, including the installation of Lawrence Archey as board president for a second year. Sponsored by Amherst College, Hampshire College, and UMass Amherst. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for guests.

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

• Jan. 15: January Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. at Willits-Hallowell at Mt. Holyoke College. Tickets are $20 for members, $26 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Jan. 22: January Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Tickets are $5 for members, $15 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Feb. 19: February Salute Breakfast & Annual Meeting, 7:15-9 a.m., at the MassMutual Learning & Conference Center. Tickets are  $20 for members, $26 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Feb. 26: February Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Tickets are $5 for members, $15 for non-members. Reservations may be made online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• Jan. 24: FCCC Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., at Greenfield Corporate Center,101 Munson St., Greenfield. Sponsored by Franklin County Home Care Corp. and Gilmore & Farrell Insurance. The speaker will be U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd Congressional District in Massachusetts, covering many Franklin County towns. Since his election in 1996, McGovern has been widely recognized as a tenacious advocate for his district, a tireless crusader for change, and an unrivaled supporter for social justice and fundamental human rights. Over the past 17 years, he has consistently delivered millions of dollars for jobs, vital local and regional projects, small businesses, public safety, regional and mass transportation projects, and affordable housing around Massachusetts. He has authored important legislation to increase Pell Grant funding to allow more students access to higher education, to provide funds to preserve open space in urban and suburban communities, and to give tax credits to employers who pay the salaries of their employees when they are called up to active duty in the Guard and Reserves. A strong proponent of healthcare reform, his legislative efforts included reducing the cost of home healthcare and giving patients the dignity to be cared for in their own homes with the help of medical professionals. Currently serving his ninth term, McGovern serves as the second-ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee, which sets the terms for debate and amendments on most legislation, and is a member of the House Agriculture Committee. Cost: chamber members, $13 (prepaid or pay at door) or $14 (billed); non-members, $16. Reservations can be made online at www.franklincc.org or by calling (413) 773-5463.

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

• Jan. 23: Big Raffle Drawing, 6 p.m. Only 300 tickets are for sale each year. Grand prize, $5,000; second prize, $500;
third prize, $200; fourth prize, $100; fifth prize, $50. The drawing takes place at the annual dinner meeting on Jan. 23, and you do not need to be present to win. For more information or to enter, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

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

• Jan. 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Homewood Suites, 375 Whitney Ave., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members.
• Jan. 24: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:45-9:15 a.m., at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Northampton St., Holyoke. The event will feature local legislators discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the Commonwealth, Holyoke, and local businesses in the months ahead. Cost: $26 for members, $35 for non-members, which includes a buffet breakfast.
• Jan. 30: Marketing Roundtable Workshop, 8:30-10 a.m. This unique roundtable event is designed to foster informative discussions among business owners and marketing professionals as well as brainstorm new ideas to help with revenue-producing initiatives. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. A continental breakfast is included in the price. Call (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokecham.com to register.
• Feb. 13: Chamber Table Top Workshop: “How to Get People’s Attention and Attract Them to Your Table,” 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Chamber Conference Room. A no-nonsense informational session on how to set up your booth, how to add visual interest, and what to do to keep potential customers engaged. Cost: $10 for members.
• Feb. 19: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. at Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members.
• Feb. 26: Holyoke Chamber Economic Development Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., location to be announced. Hear about local projects and how they will affect businesses. Cost: $26 for members, $35 for non-members, which includes a buffet breakfast. Call (413) 543-3376 or visit holycham.com to register.

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

• Jan. 28: Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop, 8-9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by the Creative Marketing Group. Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The  chamber has help on the way. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 13: Health Care Symposium, time to be announced, at the Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall, Westfield State University. Presenter: Lynn Nichols, president of the Mass. Hospital Assoc. Sponsored by Noble Hospital. For more information or to register, contact Pam at (413) 568-1618.

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

• Feb. 13: February Networking Social, 5 p.m., at the UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center.

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

• Jan. 15: PWC Tabletop Business Expo/Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, West Springfield. Showcase your product or service. For more information about the Professional Women’s Chamber, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].

THREE RIVERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425

• Feb. 3: Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting, 7-8 p.m., at the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce, 2376 Main St., Three Rivers.

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

• January: Coffee with Mayor Cohen, date, time, and location to be announced. Keep checking the website for updates, or email [email protected].
• Feb. 5: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Event is open to the public; attendees must pay at the door if they’re non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 26: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., at the Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, West Springfield. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• Jan. 16: January Third Thursday YPS Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to become more involved with the YPS. Complementary parking in the Tower Square garage with elevator access directly to the venue. YPS is a guest of the Colony Club for this event. We ask that you respect and follow their business-casual dress code; jeans will not be permitted. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Invite your friends and bring plenty of business cards. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members, which includes food and a cash bar.

People on the Move

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Departments People on the Move

Gomes, Dacruz & Tracy, a Ludlow-based certified public accounting firm, recently hired James Crabtree as a Tax Accountant. Crabtree has 10 years of accounting experience and is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.
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The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau recently hired two associates:

Leah MacPherson

Leah MacPherson

Luke Trahan

Luke Trahan

• Leah MacPherson will serve as Hospitality and Sales Coordinator. She will fulfill hospitality requests for incoming convention and group tours to the Pioneer Valley, manage a 25-member volunteer group that provides assistance to GSCVB member events, and recruit teams of volunteers for incoming sports tournaments and events. MacPherson is a 2013 graduate of Saint Leo University and was previously employed by Embassy Suites Tampa Airport; and
• Luke Trahan will serve as Sports Sales Manager for the newly developed Western Mass. Sports Commission. He will pursue and handle bookings for sports tournaments and events, in addition to conducting bid presentations and site inspections for sports-related business. Trahan is a graduate of the University of Hartford and was previously employed by Poyant, Brasseler USA Dental, and Expeditor Systems.
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Jody Gross

Jody Gross

Health New England recently announced that Jody Gross will take the helm as Vice President of Sales and lead the regional health insurer in developing and executing its sales and retention strategy for its commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business. In addition, Gross will be Health New England’s key contact for government regulators from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Since 2004, Gross has served Health New England in various positions in finance and healthcare reform, first as Finance Manager and then as Director of Finance, where he provided strategic guidance for new products while ensuring profitability and marketability. As Director of Business Development, he led the design, implementation, and evaluation of products, benefits, new business lines, and value-added programs. Prior to his promotion, Gross served as Director of Government Programs, overseeing the implementation and operations of HNE’s fledgling Medicare and Medicaid lines of business, now entering their fifth and third years of service, respectively. Gross holds a BS in Finance from Bryant College, an MBA from the University of Connecticut, and Health Insurance Producers licenses in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Prior to joining Health New England, he worked for United Health Group and Oxford Health Plans.
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Maj. Darren Mudge has been named the new officer in charge of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Springfield. Mudge will oversee the center, which provides spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men and women in a organization that is supervised by trained, commissioned officers who have undergone extensive two-year courses in residence at Salvation Army colleges throughout the U.S.
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TD Bank has promoted Adam Lahti to Assistant Vice President and Manager of the Newton Street, South Hadley branch. Lahti is responsible for new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel, and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Editorial

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Opinion
Taking Time Off Just Makes Sense

Everyone wants time off from work, right? So why doesn’t everyone take it?
That’s the question many workforce observers are asking in the wake of a recent poll conducted by global workplace consultancy Right Management, showing that 69% of all workers surveyed do not take all their vacation time at work (see story, page 24). And it’s not a recent phenomenon; the firm’s previous surveys, in 2011 and 2012, showed a nearly identical figure of 70%. So we suppose the latest results are an improvement.
If so, they’re not much of one.
“Not taking time off regularly can lead to serious health problems,” notes Timi Gustafson, a registered dietitian, author, and blogger. “The results are comparable to chronic stress, when there is no reprieve not just from one’s workload but also from repetitive routines.”
Matt Norquist, general manager at Right Management, says that kind of health impact makes vacation essentially a productivity issue for businesses. In other words, it’s not just employees who benefit from vacations, but also their companies, because their workers are happier and more productive on the job when they’re occasionally able to step away from it.
And it’s not just mental health at stake; chronic stress takes its toll on the body’s ability to resist infections, maintain vital functions, and even avoid injuries, noted Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor of Psychology at UMass Amherst.
“When you’re stressed out and tired, you are more likely to become ill, your arteries take a beating, and you’re more likely to have an accident,” she writes in Psychology Today. “Your sleep will suffer, you won’t digest your food as well, and even the genetic material in the cells of your body may start to become altered in a bad way.”
In addition, she notes, “not only do you become more irritable, depressed, and anxious, but your memory will become worse, and you’ll make poorer decisions. You’ll also be less fun to be with, causing you to become more isolated, lonely, and depressed.”
Not exactly a recipe for success on the job — or a particularly pleasant workplace.
So why are many employees loath — or unable — to use the vacation time they’ve earned? Norquist suggests that working non-stop is considered a sort of ‘badge of honor’ in today’s hyper-competitive work world, while others simply feel they can’t get away, with staffs reduced and individual work loads increased in the wake of the Great Recession.
Meanwhile, a survey conducted for travel website Hotwire reveals that a lack of time and money have dissuaded many Americans from going away on vacation, so many just keep working, some banking more time than they’ll ever use. And even employees who do decide to get away often stay connected to their jobs through e-mail and smartphones — and never enjoy the full wellness benefits of completely disengaging from their careers for a time.
Recognizing the benefits of happy, de-stressed employees, some companies have taken steps like making a minimum number of vacation days mandatory, or forbidding workers to use their work e-mail or remote devices to stay on the clock in any way. Others, like MassMutual in Springfield, simply strive to create a culture where employees — and their managers — recognize the myriad benefits of taking a break.
“We don’t believe in making it mandatory,” said Richard Goldstein, MassMutual’s vice president of Benefits, adding quickly that, “as with anything in life, it’s all about balance.”
Let’s hope that philosophy of work-life balance creeps into more workplaces in Western Mass. in 2014. After all, a healthy economy starts with healthy employees — in mind, body, and spirit.

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FamilyFirst Merging with North Brookfield Savings
NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) in North Brookfield and FamilyFirst Bank (FFB) in Ware have entered into a definitive agreement to combine into a single mutual savings bank. The combined bank will operate under the name and charter of North Brookfield Savings Bank. The transaction is subject to the approval of the corporators of NBSB and the shareholders of FFB as well as the approval of the banks’ regulators. FamilyFirst Bank operates three banking centers in Ware, Three Rivers, and East Brookfield. “These branch locations complement the North Brookfield branch system very well,” said NBSB President and CEO Donna Boulanger. NBSB operates four banking centers in North Brookfield, West Brookfield, Palmer, and Belchertown. All existing FamilyFirst branches will continue to operate, as will all North Brookfield Savings Bank branches. “FamilyFirst has created a customer-first culture with a strong focus on community, making this a natural fit for North Brookfield Savings Bank,” said Boulanger. “We look forward to introducing NBSB’s products and services to FamilyFirst’s customers and to supporting the local communities.” NBSB, founded in 1854, is a mutual savings bank with more than $200 million in assets. NBSB has received the highest Five Star Superior Bank rating from Bauer Financial for 74 consecutive quarters. The combined bank will have in excess of $260 million in assets. “I look forward to working with NBSB to complete this transaction for the benefit of FamilyFirst customers and employees. NBSB has a history of being committed to providing superior products and services delivered with a true personal touch,” said FamilyFirst President and CEO Michael Audette. Both banks use the same core technology providers, so the integration of the banks should be an easy transition for FamilyFirst customers. The transaction is anticipated to close in the late first quarter or early second quarter of 2014.

HMC Welcomes Donation from Holyoke HealthCare
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced a recent donation from Holyoke HealthCare Center in the amount of $4,810. The donation was made possible by the generosity of the center, a member of National HealthCare (NHC) and its philanthropic arm, the Foundation for Geriatric Education (TFGE). The donation will help participants in a five-day ‘boot camp’ for people recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) that will be offered through the multi-agency Cross Continuum Team consisting of Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke HealthCare Center, the Care Center, the Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc., and Renaissance Manor. The funding will provide boot-camp participants with large-number bathroom scales to weigh themselves every day. “Monitoring weight is a very important part of the self-management process for patients with CHF,” said Cherelyn Roberts, Holyoke Medical Center manager for the State Action on Avoidable Rehospitalizations Program. “Any change in weight could signal the need for medical attention, so these scales are crucial and will help patients be a stronger partner in their care. The goal is to help people avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and stay at home, where they want to be.” Holyoke HealthCare Center Administrator Thomas Accomando explained that the funding provided by TFGE was raised locally through events such as car washes, bake sales, and tag sales held at Holyoke HealthCare Center, along with personal donations. “The teams here at Holyoke HealthCare Center and NHC are proud to assist in education-related projects for our community involving the care of our elders, thus continuing the philosophy of our founder, Dr. Carl Adams,” said Accomando. Funding was also provided to Holyoke Medical Center for the purchase of a Resusci Anne QCPR torso mannequin with wireless skill recorder and carrier, a special training IV arm for intravenous insertions into elderly patients with thinner skin, and video equipment for recording educational sessions provided to Cross Continuum Team partners.

Big Y Nets 126,000 Pounds of Food for Area Needy
SPRINGFIELD — In a chain-wide effort to help the hungry within their local communities, Big Y’s fourth annual Sack Hunger/Care to Share Program brought 15,741 bags of food to local charities. Sack Hunger bags are large, brown, reusable grocery bags filled with staple non-perishable food items for local food banks. Customers purchase a Sack Hunger bag of groceries for $10, and Big Y distributes the food to that region’s local food bank. In turn, the food banks distribute the filled sacks to area soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, day-care centers, as well as many other member agencies. All of the donated sacks are distributed within the supermarket’s marketing area, so every donation stays within the local community. Since its inception four years ago, more than 55,000 bags have been donated to the area’s needy via the Sack Hunger Program. This year’s endeavor ran from Oct. 31 through Dec. 31. All five food banks within Big Y’s marketing area are participating in Sack Hunger. These food banks represent more than 2,100 member agencies throughout the region. They include the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Worcester County Food Bank, Foodshare of Greater Hartford, and the Connecticut Food Bank.

Opinion

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Assessing the View From Downriver

By DAVID B. PANAGORE
When I relocated, personally and professionally, to Connecticut, I did so with some questions — would I be expected to like the Yankees, and would I now have to think like a New Yorker, not a Bostonian? — and some assumptions.
Indeed, my childhood produced a quiet Connecticut jealousy, notions that those who govern there are one step ahead of us, better dressed, and probably better by a little in a lot of things. Since stepping over the state border four years ago, however, I have learned how false that notion is.
My time has mostly been spent in the Interstate 91 to 95 corridor, working for Hartford and now New Haven. Overall, living is easier in spite of the government, and work is harder because of the government. What have I learned? That I long for the efficiency and effectiveness of Massachusetts state government.
While that may sound like sarcasm, it’s not. It’s the truth.
If you’re a person who wants or needs to get some work or business done in the Nutmeg State, let me say first that it takes time — more time than in Massachusetts, and perhaps double the time. In order to do business in Connecticut, in order to work with any city or town, you have to realize that the process-driven nature of the town meeting still permeates the mentality and decision-making process of the state, at each level of government.
Connecticut has 169 towns, and the overarching system and legislative mentality are built around the towns, not the cities. Massachusetts empowered its cities, creating uniform building codes, universal health and pension systems, uniform codes of ethics, and consistent procurement practices, and very often recognizing the operational differences between cities and towns.
Meanwhile, Connecticut has steadfastly kept to itself, allowing 169 different systems in so many areas of operation. In Hartford, for example, the city must track more than 150 separate retirement groups; you can count Springfield’s on one hand. The same goes for pensions and building codes.
Comparing the two state governments, keep in mind that while Connecticut’s is far more accessible, the Bay State’s is frankly more efficient, more modern, and has nothing as yet to fear from its southern neighbor. For example, it regularly takes the Connecticut Department of Transportation up to two years to review roadway-design documents; that’s twice as long as I recall it taking in Massachusetts. The current governor, Dannel Malloy, is trying to move the ball forward, but structurally he does not have the horses.
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, Massachusetts does lead the pack in New England for job growth, while Connecticut remains relatively stagnant. Among the many reasons why, I believe, is the lack of a mature bureaucratic infrastructure, including, for example, the lack of agencies and systems like the MEPA process, the Mass. Office of Business Development, and MassDevelopment, each of which has, in its own way, made a telling difference in support of development.
In Connecticut, the governor has spearheaded a ‘First Five’ program of financial support in return for job creation. However, each deal has to be managed at the highest levels in order to occur. There is no real deep bench of staff and structure across the state.
Jackson Labs, a great coup for Connecticut, was a deal, again, negotiated and handled by the top-ranked state officials. This means that, when doing business, you go right to the corner offices, and although the number of helping hands is limited and the money more flexible with fewer restrictions, it is important to remember that, in Connecticut, there is no ban against a direct infusion of capital on public investment in private enterprise.
Simply put, working in and with the public sector in Connecticut is far more challenging than in Massachusetts — yet another way the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley benefits residents and businesses alike.

David B. Panagore is acting executive director of the New Haven Parking Authority and former chief development officer in Springfield.

Briefcase

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Briefcase Departments

State Touts Benefits of Energy-efficiency Projects
BOSTON — State Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rick Sullivan recently announced that energy-efficiency improvements by homeowners, businesses, and government agencies across the Commonwealth from 2010 through 2012 resulted in significant electric and natural-gas savings, as well as reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. In total, the Commonwealth’s three-year statewide energy-efficiency plans delivered 2,390 gigawatt hours, 49 million therms, and nearly 1.4 million metric tons of energy savings and greenhouse-gas reductions. These reductions are equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 314,000 homes, the natural-gas usage of 52,000 homes, and, in terms of greenhouse-gas reduction, the equivalent of taking nearly 290,000 cars off the road. The plans were authorized by the Green Communities Act of 2008 (GCA) and approved by the Department of Public Utilities in January 2010. “This year’s report shows that more than 14,000 small businesses and 6,000 large businesses engaged in energy-efficiency efforts in 2012, proving once again that efficiency is a win-win with economic and environmental benefits alike,” said Sullivan. “By implementing these three-year plans, the Patrick administration is reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, cutting energy use, and creating jobs.”  Under the three-year plan, Massachusetts committed to one of the most ambitious energy-efficiency efforts in the nation, investing more in energy efficiency per capita than any other state. The 2013-15 plans, underway now, are equally ambitious, projected to deliver nearly $9 billion in benefits from an investment of $2.2 billion. The electric savings are projected to reduce retail sales of electricity by 2.6% in 2015. These results are significant enough to be included in long-term load forecasting by the Independent System Operator New England (ISO-NE), the organization responsible for determining New England’s grid reliability. “Massachusetts’ energy-efficiency programs are delivering nation-leading economic and environmental benefits to residents and businesses throughout the Commonwealth,” said Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Mark Sylvia. “I thank the EEAC members, the utilities, and energy-efficiency service providers that deliver the Mass Save programs for continuing to push the envelope in making energy efficiency our first fuel.” The Global Warming Solutions Act, signed by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2008, made the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 a requirement. The plan mandates a gradual greenhouse-gas emissions reduction and a scheduling of emissions goals that is designed to spur innovation and promote research and development in the clean-energy industry. The Commonwealth has set a 2020 reduction target of 25% below 1990 levels, and has released a plan outlining a portfolio of policies and programs to meet the goal. This year, Patrick set a new solar goal after reaching the previous goal of 250 megawatts four years early. The Commonwealth now aims to install 1,600 megawatts of solar capacity by 2020. The clean-energy revolution is yielding economic benefits as well, with 11.8% job growth in the last year and 24% growth in the last two years; nearly 80,000 people are employed in the clean tech industry in Massachusetts.

Construction Spending Increases as Private-sector Demand Grows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total construction spending increased between October and November, and for the year, amid growing private-sector demand, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that the spending levels were held back by declining public-sector investments for both the month and the year. “The non-residential construction spending figures are even more positive than they appear, with most categories now positive year over year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The outlook appears favorable for many types of private non-residential and multi-family construction, but remains flat or negative for public spending.” Construction put in place totaled $934 billion in November, rising 1.0% since October and 5.9% since November 2012. Private residential construction spending increased by 1.9% in November and jumped 17% from a year earlier. Private non-residential spending climbed 2.7% for the month and 1.0% year over year. Public construction spending dropped 1.8% for the month and 0.2% over 12 months. Over the past 12 months, the biggest jump in construction spending has occurred in new multi-family construction, which rose 0.9% for the month and 36% year over year. The lodging sector recorded the second-highest annual gain, with spending rising 32.7% for the year and 0.3% for the month. Spending on communications facilities experienced the largest monthly increase, jumping 11.2% in November, although it is still down 10.5% for the year. The largest private non-residential category, power construction — which includes oil and gas field and pipeline projects as well as power plants, renewable power, and transmission lines — increased by 3.3% in November but is actually down 24.2% for the year. Simonson noted, however, that there was a surge in power construction during the last quarter of 2012 as contractors rushed to finish wind projects before the expected expiration of the wind-production tax credit at the end of 2012. Those credits were extended for projects that broke ground by the end of 2013, explaining the more recent surge. “Both the electricity and oil and gas components of power construction should do well in 2014,” he added.

MMS, AMA Oppose E-cigarettes for Youth
WALTHAM — A resolution on electronic cigarettes led the list of the policies adopted by physicians of the Mass. Medical Society (MMS) at its interim meeting held last month. The interim meeting brings together hundreds of Massachusetts physicians from across the state to consider specific resolutions on public-health policy, healthcare delivery, and organizational administration by the society’s House of Delegates, its policy-making body. Resolutions adopted by the delegates become policies of the organization. Delegates voted for a resolution stating that the MMS opposes the marketing, sales, and use of e-cigarettes and other nicotine-delivery products among youth, particularly for people under the age of 18, and urging the MMS top keep working with state lawmakers and officials to develop strategies to prevent the marketing, sale, and use of those products for individuals within that age group. In voting for the policy, MMS noted that the use of electronic cigarettes by U.S. middle- and  high-school students (grades 6-12) more than doubled from 3.3% in 2011 to 6.8% in 2012, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The society also expressed concern that the nicotine-containing vapor generated from the battery-powered e-cigarettes is often flavored, which can make them more appealing to young people, and that the use of e-cigarettes has the potential negative impact of nicotine on adolescent brain development and may encourage young non-smokers to become users of conventional cigarettes or other tobacco products. The statement coincides with the American Medical Society’s similar concern over e-cigarettes. At the recent interim meeting of its own House of Delegates, the AMA adopted policy advocating for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend its tobacco regulations to include all non-pharmaceutical tobacco and nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and hookahs. The AMA said FDA oversight of these products is necessary in order to ensure safety and proper labeling, and to deter adulteration and the sale of tobacco products to minors. The AMA’s existing policy on e-cigarettes from 2010 recommends that they be classified as drug-delivery devices, subject to the same FDA regulations as all other drug-delivery devices, and supports prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes that are not FDA-approved. “This policy recommendation for FDA could help ensure that e-cigarettes and other tobacco products have proper oversight and regulation to limit the detrimental health consequences that come from these products,” said AMA board member Dr. Albert Osbahr III. “Very little data exists on the safety of these tobacco and nicotine products, and the FDA has warned that they are potentially addicting and contain harmful toxins.”

Massachusetts Adds 6,500 Jobs in November
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary estimates show that Massachusetts added 6,500 jobs in November, and the total unemployment rate was 7.15%. Over the year, the unemployment rate was up 0.4% from the November 2012 rate of 6.7%.  The private sector added 4,900 jobs in November, particularly in professional, scientific, and business services; manufacturing; financial activities; education and health services; information; and construction.  Since December 2012, Massachusetts has gained 46,600 jobs. Over the year, from November 2012 to November 2013, Massachusetts added 55,300 jobs in total, 53,800 of which were in the private sector. Revised BLS estimates show that 9,400 jobs were added in October. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. Job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers.

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

SOUTHWICK

Western MA Horizon Properties LTD., 49 Sam West Road Unit 1, Southwick, MA 01077. Jared Hamre, 68 Redwood Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Property rental/management of owned properties.

SPRINGFIELD

Aaron’s Sushi Inc., 1941 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Kyung Am Choi, 395 Porter Lake Dr. #210, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Sushi stand.

Best 2 Impress Car Club Inc., 17 Grover St., Springfield, MA 01104. Jose Luis Gonzalez, same. Work with the community. Show up on special events to show cars. Involve more youth on how to be safe out in the streets.

Formal Elements Inc., 26 Clayton St. Unit 1, Springfield, MA 01107. Reinaldo Graceski, 14 Eldert St., Springfield, MA 01109. Men’s clothing and suits.

I&GN Co. Inc., 29 Waldorf St., Springfield, MA 01109. India Anderson, same. Non-profit assisting youth participation in sports and art.

Labrador Recycling Inc., 115 Stevens St., Springfield, MA 01104. John D. Freedman, same. Recycling.

LOA Marketing Inc., 14 Gatewood Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Mary Buffum, same. Online internet store.

Paola Grocery & Restaurant Corporation, 74 Eastern Ave., Springfield, MA 01109. Rafael Almengo, same. Retail and food service.

Perez Cleaning Services Inc., 855 Liberty St., Apartment 1, Springfield, MA 01104. Petronila Perez, same. Cleaning services.

Shree Umiya Convenience Inc., 156-158 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118. Jaydeep B. Patel, 128 Main St., Building 3 Apt. 2, Groton, MA 01450. Convenience store with lottery.

Universal Real Estate Services Inc., 181 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01103 Daniel D. Kelly, 115 State St., Springfield, MA 01103. Real estate services.

Western Massachusetts Primary Care, PC, 405 Armory St., Springfield, MA 01104. Frank J. Stirlacci MD, same. The practice of medicine.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Allstate Fire Equipment Fuel Island Fire Suppression Division Inc., 64 Bosworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. William M. Fournier, same. Installing, inspecting and servicing fire-suppression systems

WESTFIELD

Armada Transport Corp., 9 State St., Westfield, MA 01085. Eduard Klyuchits, same. Transportation.

New England Chimney Sweeps and Masonry Inc., 19 Spring St., Westfield, MA 01085. Bruce Faria, same. Chimney cleaning, maintenance and repair.

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and December 2013.

AGAWAM

Brady Mechanical Services
147 Maple St.
Nicole Brady

Country Flowers & Gifts
501 Springfield St.
Linda King

Coverting Solutions
77 James St.
Jonathan Long

Crown Gutters, LLC
600 Cooper St.
Sergey Bratnichenko

Drewnowski Pools & Spas
1815 Main St.
Brian Juliano

Feeding Hills Pawn
762 Springfield St.
Luis Lopez

Simple Reef
1 Michael St.
Michael Kent

CHICOPEE

Bourdeau & Son Flooring
20 Patrick St.
Christopher Bourdeau

Denicki Cleaning
94 Walter St.
Diane Gallier

KLM Auto Repair
600 Front St.
Maria Christy

Polished a Salon
1263 Granby Road
Marisol Figueroa

EAST LONGMEADOW

Capital Butane
782 Parker St.
Kenneth J. Lucas

CMJ Advocates
75 Hanward Hill
Christine McNary

Countryside Store
334 Somers Road
Ramesh Patel

Gifted Tones
60 Shaker Road
Alberto Navarro

JL Communications
67 Nottingharri Dr.
Janet Lupacchino

Joseph Remodeling
58 Bond Ave.
Robert Tariff

Kenia Permanent Cosmetics
280 North Main St.
Kenia M. Caputo

Pioneer Valley Painting
149 Braeburn Road
Vincent Settembre

Springfield Valley Hypnosis Center
280 North Main St.
Sandra Newmann

Subway
24 Shaker Road
John L. Moylan

The Cashmere Sale
41 Maple St.
Janice Lattell

Veritech Corporation
80 Denslow Road
Steven Graziano

HOLYOKE

Cleanin
1073 Dwight St.
Emmanine Guiteau

Holyoke Market
648 High St.
Priya D. Parker

K & D Auto Sales
18 Kay Ave.
Alexander Oquendo

Ulta Beauty
15 Holyoke St.
Jodi Snedigar

LUDLOW

KJA Associates
20 Longfellow Dr.
Jose Castro

Sweet Seconds
61 East St.
Amanda Farace

Walgreens
54 East St.
Walgreens Eastern Company

NORTHAMPTON

All About You
2 Conz St.
Maria Tranghese

Auto Plus
125 Carlon Dr.
Frederick Pitzer

Filos Greek Tavern
279 Main St.
Konstantine Sierros

Pete’s Property Maintenance
304 Damon St.
Peter Lucia

Unbounded Growth
90 Conz St.
Jane Katz

Valley Green Events
15 Park Ave.
Elizabeth Wabham

PALMER

Blushed
9 Springfield St.
Amy Felicetty

Essentials
1022 Central St.
Erica Enos

Junction Variety Store
4279 Church St.
Bharat Patel

Saporito’s Pizza
2022 Main St.
Michael Sabourin

SOUTHWICK

Gatalyst
183 Feeding Hills
Constance Ocrutt

Totally You Hair Studio
208 College Highway
Malin Cannon

SPRINGFIELD

Jimmy’s Auto Services
199 Laconia St.
Jimmy C. Pantoja

Los Bravos Restaurant
1003 St. James Ave.
Miguel A. Santiago

Michael Vumbaco Construction
92 Pidgeon Dr.
Michael Vumbaco

Michael’s Auto Body
1207 Worcester St.
Michael J. Partynski

New England Fit
340 Main St.
Milton L. White

Ogirri Corporation
324 Wilbraham Road
Henry B. Ogirri

Ronald R. DeSellier Elect
97 Goodwin St.
Ronald R. DeSellier

Rosegar Inc.
590 Boston Road
Tahmina Kausar

Sunrise Painting
118 Cardinal St.
Liliya Dudrova

The Picky Diva Catering
92 Kenyon St.
Mari L. Graves

Traveling Mall, LLC
914 State St.
Nikki D. Johnson

United Personnel Services
1331 Main St.
Patricia Canavan

Washington Inventory Services
603 Sumner Ave.
Tom Compogiannis

WESTFIELD

Ed’s TSP Company
45 Parker Ave.
Eduard Doroshenko

IM Promoting Services
123 Prospect St.
Ion Mata

Journey Massage
33 Phillip Ave.
Jean Fisher

Promoting Home Improvement
43 Mechanic St.
Ivan Mokan

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A2 Business Services
5 Sunnyside St.
Jeanette M. Brennan

Camp Collectibles
23 Bonnie Brae Dr.
David S. Camp

Donut Dip Inc.
1305 Riverdale St.
Paul C. Shields

Fred Astaire Dance Studio
54 Wayside Ave.
R.K.R. Dance Studio

Joe’s Landscaping
62 Worthen St.
Joseph Schmidt

Kelly Bouchard
103 Van Deene Ave.
Kelly Bouchard

Lincare Inc.
181 Park Ave.
Theresa Perry

Liz’s Hair Care
242 Westfield St.
Elizabeth Porter

Mercy Companions
2112 Riverdale St.
Kevin Jourdain

Music Sound
105 Hampden St.
Svetlana Paliy

R and D Marine, LLC
1654 Riverdale St.
Harold H. Demarco Jr.

Riverdale Imports
1497 Riverdale St.
Joseph Spano

TJ Maxx
239 Memorial Ave.
Kristin Adams

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies Departments

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

Baldwin, Robert D.
Baldwin, Kathleen H.
98A Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/29/13

Bard, Michele M.
a/k/a LaBrie, Michele M.
45 Enterprise St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/13

Barrett, Christopher M.
220 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/13

Barrett, Janet Lynne
a/k/a Chadwick Barrett, Janet L.
5 Breckenridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/07/13

Bell, Joseph J.
45 Willow St., Apt. #311
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/06/13

Birch, John J.
7 Loomis Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/13

Bricault, Kurt
324 Russel Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/13

Caraballo, Pedro
Caraballo, Maria
138 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/13

Collette, Delima Mary
10 Judith St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/13

Collis, Amy L.
94 Farnum St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/30/13

Galvin, Richard S.
Galvin, Jessica L.
311 Brattle St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/13

Gilardi, Josephine T.
379 East St., Apt. 321
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/13

Glacken, Donna L.
8 Harvey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/13

Halla, Lawrence D.
24 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/13/13

High Winds Farm
Campos, Sandie J.
19 Laurel Lake Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/11/13

Hohenberger, Dennis P.
15 Village Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/13

Hunter, James L.
15 G St., 1st Fl.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/03/13

Kopec, Karla M.
a/k/a Lawrence, Karla M.
5 Enterprise St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/05/13

Ladr, Deanna E.
5 Laflamme Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/13

Leiper, Nancy N.
201 Paco Road
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/13

Lozada, Jessie
Lozada, Alexis
34 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/13

Malave, Javier
52 Westminster St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/11/13

Martin, Steven C.
39 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/06/13

McLeod, Karen J.
a/k/a Cosme, Karen J.
9 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/12/13

Mickle, Bettejean
16 Regency Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/12/13

Mojica, Mark A.
23 Frederick St., Apt #1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/13

Noble, Matthew D.
318 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/11/13

Olivo, Chasity
a/k/a Saez, Chasity
17 Stearns Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/02/13

Pereplyotchik, Dimitry
27 Sunnyslope Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/12/13

Pope, Thomas F.
16 Regency Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/12/13

Potter, Daniel George
Potter, Debra Anne
19 Conrad St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/10/13

Ramirez, Doel R.
15 Indian Leap St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/29/13

Sanders, David M.
19 Cora St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/13

Starzyk, Todd J.
94 Farnum St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/30/13

Syniec, Robert J.
151 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/06/13

Talley, Nyree
35 Collins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/06/13

Tefft, Dennis J.
Tefft, Lana M.
a/k/a Sherman, Lana M.
a/k/a Stojkovich, Lana M.
14 Soisalo Road
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/05/13

Thompson, Michael Robert
24 Bliss St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/04/13

Villegas, Magdiel
71 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/13

Vincent, Jeffrey Scott
Vincent, Jessica Lynn
a/k/a Nacsin, Jessica
14 Evergreen Terrace
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/13

Whitney, Theresa E.
6 Burt St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/09/13

Zemianek, Virginia A.
35 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/06/13

Real Estate Transactions

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Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

77 Martindale Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Burnap
Seller: Robert J. Stetzel
Date: 12/02/13

BUCKLAND

19 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $116,235
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Paul B. Gray
Date: 12/12/13

CONWAY

42 Delabarre Ave.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Abigail A. Brahms
Date: 12/03/13

DEERFIELD

85 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Laurie Cuevas
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Date: 12/05/13

30 Old Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Richard W. Wilby
Seller: Katharine Wilby
Date: 12/11/13

ERVING

4 Goodell Place
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Steven A. Miss
Seller: Kevin S. Dubreuill
Date: 12/06/13

GILL

52 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Jason A. Coombs
Seller: Marlee E. Kaplan
Date: 12/02/13

67 Mount Hermon Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Seller: Christine T. Scace
Date: 12/13/13

GREENFIELD

40 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: William C. Whiteman
Seller: Viola M. Knowlton RET
Date: 12/06/13

106 Meadow Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Robert K. Moorhead
Seller: Joseph R. Charron
Date: 12/06/13

148 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Center for Human Development Inc.
Seller: Jorden Quinn Consult LLC
Date: 12/09/13

20 Prentice Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Jessie L. Graham
Seller: Kara W. McCormic
Date: 12/04/13

7 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Andrea S. Martin
Seller: Alice E. Melaven
Date: 12/03/13

19 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Bernard V. Mann
Seller: Valerie P. Widdison
Date: 12/05/13

28 Wunsch Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Cloutier
Seller: Paul Eldridge
Date: 12/06/13

LEVERETT

53 Richardson Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rosemarie Lega
Seller: Carol S. Hetrick
Date: 12/09/13

MONROE

Main Road
Monroe, MA 01350
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: John T. Hasenjaeger
Seller: James A. Natta
Date: 12/09/13

10 Willey Road
Monroe, MA 01350
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Erich Hasenjaeger
Seller: Daniel J. Cassidy
Date: 12/09/13

MONTAGUE

90 5th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Rich Young Property Mgmt.
Seller: John D. Campbell
Date: 12/04/13

9 Clark Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Angela M. Amidon
Seller: Parker, Helen F., (Estate)
Date: 12/06/13

7 Madison Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Christopher M. Fisk
Seller: Jeol A. Burnap
Date: 12/02/13

74 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Tim A. Dusenberry
Seller: Leslie G. Cromack
Date: 12/06/13

NORTHFIELD

78 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David G. Quinn
Seller: A. R. Sandri Inc.
Date: 12/11/13

50 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Adam T. McCarthy
Seller: Samuel J. Browning
Date: 12/06/13
ROWE

312 Zoar Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Unitarian Universalist
Seller: John N. Hoffman
Date: 12/05/13

SUNDERLAND

351 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Susan A. Ahulman
Seller: Robert A. Shotwell
Date: 12/12/13

215 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Meegan L. Schreiber
Seller: Wood, Janice, (Estate)
Date: 12/06/13

66 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Servicenet Inc.
Date: 12/09/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

46 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $164,809
Buyer: Gary R. Couture
Seller: Raymond E. Provost
Date: 12/09/13

176 Forest Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $138,135
Buyer: Beneficial Mass. Inc.
Seller: Maryann A. Ferrigno
Date: 12/05/13

33 Forest Ridge Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Scott E. Stuckenbruck
Seller: Francis J. Campbell
Date: 12/02/13

20 Princeton Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Susan M. Murray
Seller: Stanley H. Skorupski
Date: 12/03/13

425 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,900
Buyer: Ashley E. Jacobs
Seller: Geraldine Waniewski
Date: 12/06/13

253 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Danielle Korona
Seller: Robert G. Dellagiustina
Date: 12/03/13

235 Silver Lake Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Palmarina L. Ochoa
Seller: Daniel F. Walsh
Date: 12/03/13

44 Wilson St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Jessica D. Darosa
Seller: Ann E. Levenson
Date: 12/06/13

CHICOPEE

68 Bernard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Colleen A. Zemrock
Seller: Labonte, Gertrude M., (Estate)
Date: 12/11/13

7 Bunker Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: James C. Leonard
Seller: Country Club Estates NT
Date: 12/13/13

74 Daniel Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Edward L. Senecal
Seller: Joseph C. Paulo
Date: 12/03/13

29 Elliot St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Joseph Chmielewski
Seller: Joseph W. Fagan
Date: 12/04/13

147 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Mary A. Anderson
Seller: Jacqueline A. Mortell
Date: 12/06/13

Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jorge V. Santos
Seller: Richard A. Grabiec
Date: 12/12/13

81 Laclede Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,156
Buyer: James B. Nutter & Co.
Seller: Jean A. Tougas
Date: 12/03/13

56 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Seamus P. Cullen
Seller: Kelly J. Bartolo
Date: 12/09/13

106 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ali Y. Alatea
Seller: Noga RT
Date: 12/11/13

84 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scott M. Martin
Seller: Timothy B. Martin
Date: 12/02/13

19 Post Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Richard W. Leduc
Seller: Kenneth R. Willette
Date: 12/11/13

18 Robert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: 18 Robert Street RT
Seller: Sheri A. Hayes
Date: 12/11/13

11 Veterans Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Apex Realty Holdings LLC
Seller: JFM Realty LLC
Date: 12/13/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

20 Betterley Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Floyd J. Young
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/03/13

31 Birchland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael Araujo
Seller: Stefania Raschilla
Date: 12/03/13

29 Fenway Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Margaret A. Blais
Date: 12/05/13

23 Glynn Farms Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Michael D. Bareiss
Seller: Anne M. Rideout
Date: 12/05/13

35 Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $2,050,000
Buyer: Garden Park LLC
Seller: Kimball Brothers Realty LLP
Date: 12/10/13

126 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Paul C. Spedero
Seller: Stephen Beek
Date: 12/12/13

310 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Cabral
Seller: Donatelle FT
Date: 12/13/13

9 Westminster St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Evelyn Paige
Seller: Robert J. Peskin
Date: 12/03/13

HOLLAND

30 Hamilton Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Thomas P. Wilhelm
Seller: Joanne M. Roberts
Date: 12/06/13

HOLYOKE

Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Cade M. Jerome
Seller: William C. Phaneuf
Date: 12/12/13

1632 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Almark Realty LLP
Seller: Fredric P. Sellica

32 Ridgeway St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Alexander I. Temkin
Seller: Andrew B. Madera
Date: 12/09/13

11 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Bruce Richardson
Seller: Jason D. Canaway
Date: 12/13/13

246 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Terrence D. Bernard
Seller: James P. Hobert
Date: 12/12/13

LONGMEADOW

28 Edgemont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Soennato RT
Seller: Richard H. Theriault
Date: 12/05/13

33 Summit Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Contois
Seller: Denise M. Greenberg
Date: 12/03/13

81 Windsor Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Linda A. Magnani
Seller: William M. Lafrance
Date: 12/12/13

LUDLOW

600 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Gen E. Battistini
Seller: Ann Parrini
Date: 12/03/13

42 Deroche Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Fernando A. Pereira
Seller: Paulo L. Roxo
Date: 12/13/13

306 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Stephen Santos
Seller: Anthony W. Schabowski
Date: 12/11/13

204 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Amy M. Laberge
Seller: Barbara J. Picard
Date: 12/06/13

228 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $132,215
Buyer: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.
Seller: Romeo Costea
Date: 12/04/13

93 Tilley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Richard W. Leduc
Date: 12/10/13

MONSON

7 Old Stagecoach Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Arthur T. Wnuk
Seller: Ann E. Eckl
Date: 12/11/13

230 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Matthew G. Shiel
Seller: Ronald L. Hasenjager
Date: 12/03/13

PALMER

23 Birch St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Michael J. Skozylas
Seller: Bruce J. Charwick
Date: 12/12/13

1 Bowden St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Richmond E. Young
Seller: Mary J. Heede
Date: 12/13/13

6 Fieldstone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Steven Weigel
Seller: Mark Olson
Date: 12/13/13

4137 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Nathan A. McClain
Seller: Tamara L. Ketchum
Date: 12/03/13

28 Juniper Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Sullivan
Seller: Pamela Outhuse
Date: 12/13/13

57 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Rafal D. Grabarski
Seller: John A. Kislo
Date: 12/06/13

8 Old Farm Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Daniel P. King
Seller: Michael R. Freeman
Date: 12/03/13

1076 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $228,454
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Todd A. Goulet
Date: 12/04/13

4024 School St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Richard A. Lavigne
Seller: Lorraine Novak
Date: 12/02/13

RUSSELL

286 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Albert Grimaldi
Seller: George S. Turner
Date: 12/13/13

SPRINGFIELD

110 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Norma I. Lopez-Reyes
Seller: Joseph Basile
Date: 12/06/13

112 Bellamy Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Katia B. Gonzalez
Seller: Rita M. Letendre
Date: 12/10/13

501 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Vincenzo Amore
Seller: JC Consulting Corp.
Date: 12/13/13

180 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Highridge Real Estate LLC
Seller: Dawn W. Rodgers
Date: 12/03/13

117 Bremen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Andreas G. Groussis
Seller: Joseph Norton
Date: 12/03/13

672 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 12/12/13

149 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $191,427
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kim M. Santinello
Date: 12/11/13

109 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Foley
Seller: Scheehser, E. J., (Estate)
Date: 12/03/13

111 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alex E. Ortiz
Seller: Leonard J. Simmonds
Date: 12/02/13

131 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: T&T Florida Street LLC
Date: 12/10/13

73 Holly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Andre B. Martins
Seller: Albert O. Stonge
Date: 12/13/13

28 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Rivera
Seller: Lalonde, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 12/13/13

61 Irene St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Gendron FT
Seller: Callahan, Jeremiah C., (Estate)
Date: 12/13/13

364 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: JPMT Realty LLC
Seller: Hispanic Resources Inc.
Date: 12/02/13

98 Manchester Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Barbara Y. Damato
Seller: Celeste A. Asikainen
Date: 12/04/13

53 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Joel Padilla
Seller: Robert F. Kirchherr
Date: 12/10/13

132 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $122,750
Buyer: Christine M. Wood
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 12/13/13

55 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,063
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Patricia A. Donovan
Date: 12/04/13

619 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: 619 State Street LLC
Seller: Bronson Inc.
Date: 12/09/13

154 Tremont St. #223
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Leishla Dones-Ayala
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/11/13

196 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Vincent Desantis
Seller: Joseph A. Barbieri
Date: 12/06/13

24 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Eliezer Soto
Seller: Terri L. Casiano
Date: 12/10/13

127 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,500
Buyer: Mary K. Frodema
Seller: Mark G. Leonard
Date: 12/03/13

SOUTHWICK

10 Grandview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Rotondo
Seller: Mary E. Ripley
Date: 12/03/13

301 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $162,900
Buyer: Andrew J. White
Seller: Dennis W. Russell
Date: 12/06/13

91 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Sage R. Fury
Seller: Michael F. Ruccio
Date: 12/13/13

159 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Brenna L. Comee
Seller: Brian P. Houlihan
Date: 12/13/13

6 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Kenneth M. Parentela
Seller: James J. Comee
Date: 12/12/13

WESTFIELD

20 Fairview Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Richard H. Theriault
Seller: Eileen Scagliarini
Date: 12/05/13

17 Knox Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Douglas A. Reed
Seller: Richard D. Frost
Date: 12/06/13

180 Loomis Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Daniel H. Estee
Seller: Angelo Correa-Denoncourt
Date: 12/11/13

28 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Toomey
Seller: Benjamin Aspinall
Date: 12/02/13

76 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: William F. Barry
Seller: Tina M. Polley
Date: 12/13/13

28 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Ivanenko
Seller: Lynn M. Markel
Date: 12/06/13

48 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Charles E. Fuller
Seller: Arthur A. Natella
Date: 12/06/13

7 Pinewood Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Travis B. Fanion
Seller: Regina D. Zalenski
Date: 12/12/13

168 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Stephen Foster
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/13/13

23 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sergey Gut
Seller: Aleksandr Gut

40 Waterford Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $376,500
Buyer: Lynn M. Poulin
Seller: John J. Parrow
Date: 12/05/13

79 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Michael J. Gibbons
Seller: Daniel H. Estee
Date: 12/12/13

12 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Bartolo
Seller: Neil M. Gibree
Date: 12/09/13

WILBRAHAM

12 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Raymond E. Antaya
Seller: Black River RT
Date: 12/11/13

12 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Norman D. Dudley
Seller: Irene F. Gendron
Date: 12/13/13

7 Laurel Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Jules O. Gaudreau
Seller: Edmond Akubuiro
Date: 12/04/13

22 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,773
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tyron J. Zaitshik
Date: 12/10/13

55 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $136,000
Seller: Tammy A. Boland
Date: 12/03/13

1 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Vitor M. Tavares
Seller: Raymond E. Antaya
Date: 12/03/13

WEST SPRINGFIELD

57 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Elliot A. Szlachetka
Seller: Tags Asset Management LLC
Date: 12/12/13

135 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pasquale G. Albano
Seller: Donna J. Viens
Date: 12/02/13

389 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ellen R. Dagostino
Seller: Diane L. Ansty
Date: 12/12/13

88 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Auri M. Gibbons
Seller: Lynch FT
Date: 12/10/13

86 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: David A. Congo
Seller: Vincent Desantis
Date: 12/06/13

57 Maple Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Buyer: Cynthia Capella
Seller: RSP Realty LLC
Date: 12/13/13

101 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jibber Holdings LLC
Seller: Domenic V. Battista
Date: 12/06/13

321 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Leo H. Blain
Seller: Richard F. Seidell
Date: 12/12/13

57 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Elmira Afrailova
Seller: Dmitriy Shapovalov
Date: 12/05/13

380 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: MOR Services Inc.
Seller: Adolf O. Kastel
Date: 12/06/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

40 Dickinson St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $474,000
Buyer: Amherst College
Seller: Todd Volk
Date: 12/06/13

12 Duxbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Arthur W. Berg
Seller: Claire Christopherson
Date: 12/10/13

233 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Payne
Seller: Trachy, Kathryn M., (Estate)
Date: 12/13/13

31 Maplewood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Kurt C. Wise
Seller: Joyce M. Conlon
Date: 12/03/13

8 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Deepak K. Ganesan
Seller: David M. Graham
Date: 12/13/13

BELCHERTOWN

5 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: James E. Tisdell
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Sons Construction
Date: 12/06/13

1111 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Michael T. Frangakis
Seller: Earlef F. Shumway
Date: 12/13/13

25 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Edward R. Heroux
Seller: Peggy J. Battaini
Date: 12/05/13

27 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Robert R. Saltis
Seller: Gilles A. Gagnon
Date: 12/13/13

CUMMINGTON

13 Jordan Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Deborah R. Gavito
Seller: Maryanne Pacitti
Date: 12/13/13

17 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Phillip Perrault LT
Seller: Mary E. Heon
Date: 12/03/13

EASTHAMPTON

32 Brook St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Shawn O’Brien
Seller: Gloria F. Tremblay
Date: 12/06/13

97 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $291,550
Buyer: Colby E. Quinn
Seller: Alicia E. Hackerson
Date: 12/12/13

2 Grant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Stephen C. Robinson
Seller: Stanley F. Perzan
Date: 12/05/13

80 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $191,888
Buyer: Shelley E. Kaluche
Seller: Robert E. McCarthy
Date: 12/09/13

12 River Valley Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Michele A. Cooper
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 12/06/13

8 Robin Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $262,700
Buyer: Suzanne O’Donnell
Seller: James M. Moynihan
Date: 12/02/13

100 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Brian R. Sorel
Seller: Robert R. Saltis
Date: 12/13/13

20 Underwood Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Richard M. Zafft
Seller: US Bank
Date: 12/06/13

48 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Diana Mendrek
Seller: Cleary, Arnold V., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/13

17 Willow Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Allison B. Thorpe
Seller: James Splain
Date: 12/13/13

GOSHEN

153 Berkshire Trail East
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: H. L. Crocker-Aulenback
Seller: Ann M. Hennessey
Date: 12/11/13

GRANBY

159 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cory D. Lawler
Seller: Michael J. Rogalski
Date: 12/13/13

104 Munsing Ridge
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: UB Properties LLC
Seller: Jeffrey J. Picard
Date: 12/13/13

9 Norman Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Eric M. Baldwin
Seller: Matthew Dibartolomeo
Date: 12/06/13

HADLEY

107 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Shane R. Conklin
Seller: Richard J. Niedbala
Date: 12/06/13

78 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Rental Mgmt.
Seller: Gelibean LLC
Date: 12/03/13

84 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Rental Mgmt.
Seller: Gelibean LLC
Date: 12/03/13

2 Sylvia Hts.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Michael Dibartolomeo
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 12/06/13

HATFIELD

343 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Michael D. Sucharzewski
Seller: Michael A. Lowry
Date: 12/11/13

NORTHAMPTON

20 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $496,741
Buyer: Nettler Green LT
Seller: Bridge Road LLC
Date: 12/03/13

137 Damon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,780,000
Buyer: Easthampton Mahadev LLC
Seller: Richard R. Boyle
Date: 12/05/13

66 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: David A. Caruso
Seller: Donald W. Miner
Date: 12/13/13

36 Holyoke St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Charline Cauley
Seller: Barry Kozaczka
Date: 12/13/13

22 Hooker Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Servicenet Inc.
Date: 12/09/13

48 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $244,500
Buyer: Cory E. Mescon
Seller: Marcia A. Kennick
Date: 12/13/13

534 North Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: N. P. Nangle
Seller: Matthew G. Martin
Date: 12/06/13

45 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Alexia Manin
Seller: Janice E. Frey
Date: 12/12/13

117 Riverbank Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $145,000
Seller: Eva S. Weber
Date: 12/06/13

430 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Rebekah E. Madera
Seller: Michael St.Martin
Date: 12/09/13

228 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Mary C. Higgins
Seller: Donald R. Lamica
Date: 12/05/13

SOUTH HADLEY

33 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Dyanne M. Rousseau
Seller: Wesley C. Harnois
Date: 12/03/13

5 Greenwood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ronald W. McMahon
Seller: Karen Foss
Date: 12/03/13

78 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Shawn R. McFarland
Seller: Pamela D. Estes
Date: 12/09/13

N/A
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Matthew T. Parent
Seller: Sheila A. Parker
Date: 12/13/13

54 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jason G. Estes
Seller: Linda Anderson
Date: 12/09/13

136 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: George R. Dempsey
Seller: David J. Fitzgerald
Date: 12/03/13

140 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Valerie Ypung
Seller: R. A. Ryan
Date: 12/13/13

SOUTHAMPTON

250 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William G. Pfau
Seller: Myrna J. West RET
Date: 12/11/13

WARE

83 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: John E. Carroll
Seller: Kmon, Michael M., (Estate)
Date: 12/06/13

104 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $7,152,542
Buyer: CPI Ware LLC
Seller: JSD RT
Date: 12/09/13

WESTHAMPTON

54 Laurel Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Jessica Henry
Seller: Taylor, Harold G., (Estate)
Date: 12/10/13

WILLIAMSBURG

146 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Haydenville Gas & Electric
Seller: Sandri Realty Inc.
Date: 12/05/13

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2013.

AGAWAM

BFP Massachusetts
30 General Abrams Dr.
$34,000 — Construct an addition to house a new chiller unit

Mei Nuan Li
270 Main St.
$10,000 — Handicap accessible walkway

Stop n’ Shop
1282 Springfield St.
$10,000 — Addition

CHICOPEE

Default Service Inc.
45 McKinstry Ave.
$8,000 — Strip and re-roof

Holyoke Health Center
601 Memorial Marketplace
$85,000 — Renovations to existing office

Prima Electro
711 East Main St.
$25,000 — Create new office space

Rite Aid Corporation
1-5 St. James Ave.
$92,000 — Interior remodel of store

Sunshine Village
75 Litwin Lane
$18,000 — Construct steel catwalk for HVAC access

GREENFIELD

Country Club of Greenfield
244 Country Club Road
$15,000 — Interior renovations

First United Methodist Church
25 Church St.
$14,000 — Remove and rebuild chimney

Jeffrey Denny
77 Mohawk Trail
$26,000 — Install 28 solar panels

NORTHAMPTON

Arnold Levinson
176 Pine St.
$7,000 — Fabricate basement stairway

Dylan Esworthy
117 South St.
$3,600 — Strip and shingle roof

Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire Agricultural Society
Fair Street Fairgrounds
$20,000 — Repairs

Holyoke Street, LLC
19 Holyoke St.
$11,500 — Install new TPO roof system

Northampton Brewery
11 Brewster St.
$3,000 — Open wall to remove large equipment

Northampton Housing Authority
143 West St.
$16,000 — Replacement doors and windows at Grace House

Peter Whalen
49 Gothic St.
$11,000 — Create office space

Peter Whalen
49 Gothic St.
$20,000 — Subdivide offices

Suher Properties, LLC
28 Center St.
$30,000 — Interior renovations

Tobin Manor
56 Maple St.
$16,000 — Install replacement front and vestibule door

Todd Barron
211 North St.
$20,500 — Install partitions for private entry

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$18,000 — Renovation at Reese Hall

Town of South Hadley
123 Willimansett St.
$396,000 — Renovation at Buttery Brook Park

SOUTHWICK

Dollar Store
691 College Highway
$650,000 — Construction of a new store

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
300 Carew St.
$75,000 — Renovate space creating individual offices

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$552,000 — New roof

Birnie Medical, LLC
300 Birnie Ave.
$100,000 — First-floor renovation

Commonwealth Academy Holdings, LLC
6 Ames Hill Dr.
$13,500 — Roof and chimney repair

Riverbend Medical
305 Bicentennial Ave.
$69,000 — Interior renovation

St. Peter & Paul Church
118 Carew St.
$8,000 — Install wheelchair ramp

WESTFIELD

Liberty Manor Inc.
74 Russellville Road
$841,000 — Construction of a senior facility

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Reds Towing
1554 Riverdale St.
$3,000 — Installation of a handicap ramp

Editorial

By
Opinion
Some Things We’d Like to See in 2014

It’s time to say goodbye to 2013.
It was an interesting year in many respects — especially with regard to the casino-gambling picture, which changed in ways that probably couldn’t have been imagined just one year ago when there were four projects still in the running for the Western Mass. license — but one that was not very remarkable from a business standpoint.
Indeed, with the exception of a soaring stock market, which had climbed nearly 25% for the year at press time, this was a year of relative stagnancy, in terms of everything from employment to the overall economy, although there were signs of life toward the end of the year (more on that in a bit).
So, without further ado, it’s time to look ahead and identify some of the things we’d like to see happen in 2014. If all or even most of them come to fruition, it could be quite a year.
• Game On. Let’s start with the casino. As the voters in West Springfield, Palmer, East Boston, and other communities voted thumbs down to casino plans for their communities — dramatically changing and diminishing the competition for coveted licenses as they did so — many began to question whether this state really wants or needs such facilities.
Pollsters would tell you that the numbers show that the majority of state residents still support casinos, but don’t want one in their community. Springfield, in fact, was one of the few communities that said yes, and we hope that cranes start to appear in the city’s South End by the end of next year and that MGM Springfield becomes reality a few years later.
As we’ve said many times, a casino will not, by itself, change the city’s fortunes. But it can become part of the process of bringing new vitality, new jobs, and a new attitude about Springfield. Let’s hope it happens.
• It’s About Time. For close to half a decade now, people have been saying, “this could be the year the economy finally breaks out of its funk.” Well, people are saying it again, and this time, there’s more reason to believe them. Indeed, there are some actual signs — falling unemployment and a rise in state GDP among them — that indicate better times ahead.
We hope those reading these tea leaves are on the money — literally and figuratively — because there hasn’t been much of a recovery in this region, and businesses that have fought through this time deserve some sustained momentum and a year when the books become truly good reading.
• Class Act. Several months ago, the talk about whether UMass would create a downtown Springfield ‘satellite facility’ (the school eschews the word ‘campus’) officially shifted to when it would. School officials announced that UMass Springfield would soon start to take shape on the second floor of Tower Square. As the new year begins, we hope that this news alone starts to create momentum in a downtown that sorely needs a spark, and that, as 2014 unfolds, the construction work and then the facility itself will become a catalyst for more retail development and other forms of progress in the city’s central business district.
• Getting Things Started. Lastly, we hope to see work in 2014 in the broad realm of promoting entrepreneurship and getting new ventures off the ground or to that proverbial next level. There are several programs in place that are addressing this challenge — from Valley Venture Mentors to the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative to the Business Growth Center at the Technology Park at STCC (see story on age 45)— and this work needs to continue and expand in 2014 and the years to follow.
As we’ve said on many occasions, while it is still possible that a major employer will decide to make Western Mass. home and thus create hundreds or perhaps thousands of new jobs, the more likely scenario is that growth in this region will come organically, through new startups that mature and eventually add to their payrolls.
There are many challenges facing this region, but perhaps the biggest is creating more fuel for the economy. Programs that encourage entrepreneurship and help young businesses grow are a vital part of that equation.

Editorial 2

By
Opinion
A Stern Challenge for the Region

If it seems like you’re spending more of your time reading about people retiring or going to functions where the guest of honor leaves the room with a rocking chair, gold watch, or gift certificate for a cruise, it is most definitely not your imagination.
Instead, it’s more evidence of a demographic phenomenon, one that reflects the size and influence of the Baby Boom generation.
Indeed, all that talk years ago about how this generation was going to start retiring — and in big numbers — is no longer talk. It’s reality.
And while this inevitable consequence of the passage of time is good for the people who handle IRAs, make watches and rocking chairs, host retirement parties, and operate cruise lines, it poses a huge challenge for this region as a whole and specific business sectors as well.
In just the past 12 to 18 months, this region has seen the retirement of several chamber of commerce directors, nonprofit managers (Gary McCarthy at the Springfield Boys & Girls Club is just one example), economic-development leaders (Bill Ward at the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County tops that list), and healthcare executives — Carol Katz, longtime director of Loomis Communities, retired in 2012, Holyoke Medical Center CEO Hank Porten stepped down earlier this year, and  Mark Tolosky, president and CEO of Baystate Health; Peter Straley, president and CEO of Health New England; and Craig Melin, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, will leave their jobs in 2014.
And there have been countless people whose exploits didn’t make the pages of BusinessWest who have also moved on to that proverbial next stage of their lives, with tens of thousands more to do so in the next several years.
The challenge is obvious: these people must be replaced.
And while it would seem that this wouldn’t be a problem with a statewide unemployment rate of roughly 7% and a number closer to 10% in major urban areas in this region, the reality is that many of those who are unemployed simply do not have the skills to move into these positions.
This is especially true in sectors such as precision manufacturing and healthcare, where employers have openings — hundreds and perhaps thousands of them — that they cannot fill because of that skills gap that we keep reading about. Like those aforementioned retirements, that gap is real, not your imagination.
And while there will always be people who can step into the shoes of leaders like Ward, Lee, Tolosky, Melin, and Straley, it is fair to ask if those who will occupy their offices and those of executives across the region possess the leadership skills that enabled their successors to be so successful.
So, moving forward, this region has to continue its efforts to address this demographic challenge — which is no longer looming, but actually here — and accelerate and intensify them.
Programs like Leadership Pioneer Valley, created at the encouragement of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission with all these retirements in mind, must continue to educate area young people about this region and its strengths, weaknesses, and challenges, and prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Meanwhile, people like David Cruise, who will have the unenviable task of succeeding Ward at the REB, must work in collaboration with local employers, area colleges and universities, and other economic-development agencies to close that skills gap. If they don’t, employers will be increasingly challenged to find that most important ingredient in any business success story: talent.
In reality, it is mostly the very oldest of the Baby Boomers (and those who belong to the generation before it) who are retiring these days. The huge bubble is still to come, and it may be delayed somewhat by the need for many members of this generation to work longer to secure a comfortable retirement.
But while there is still time to address this challenge, that time is running out.

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2013.

AGAWAM

Dental Group
340 Walnut Street Ext.
$25,000 — Renovate 1,500 square feet for dental practice

Frank Decaro
1226B Springfield St.
$14,000 — Interior renovation for a coffee shop

Six Flags New England
1623 Main St.
$450,000 — Construction of new Sky Screamer ride

CHICOPEE

B-G Mechanical Contractors
6 2nd Ave.
$561,000 — Construct a 12,690-square-foot pre-engineered metal building

Birch Manor
455 Burnett Road
$8,500 — Re-roof

David Pulcini
747 Memorial Dr.
$4,000 — Install exhaust fan for pizza oven

Pioneer Valley Condo Assoc.
99-111 Colonial Circle
$23,500 — Strip and re-roof

GREENFIELD

Greenfield Housing Authority
1 Elm St.
$187,000 — Construct egress stair addition for basement offices

Shahid Habib
124 Conway St.
$13,000 — Exterior renovations

Patricia Wood
303 Wisdom Way
$214,000 — Construct two self-storage buildings

NORTHAMPTON

298 Main Street, LLC
298 Main St.
$314,000 — Interior renovation and elevator

Gere & Son Inc.
115 Conz St.
$8,500,000 — Construct a four-story Fairfield Inn-Marriott Hotel

Glandore, LLC
766 North King St.
$88,000 — Repair automobile damage

Harmonic Rock
125 Pleasant St.
$55,000 — Re-roof

Liberty Mutual Insurance
11 Village Hill Road
$263,000 — Construct partitions for tenant build out

Lloyd Tarlin
228 King St.
$54,000 — Interior fit out for Great Clips

Northampton Co-Operative Bank
65 King St.
$73,000 — Interior renovations

Northampton Housing Authority
96 Bridge St.
$32,000 — Replacement doors and accessible sidewalk

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
54 Industrial Dr.
$1,110,000 — Interior renovations

Robert Curran
244 Main St.
$50,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
Belmont Ave.
$4,112,000 — Construct two-story Wellness Health Center

William Phillips
149 Easthampton Road
$162,000 — Install 182 roof mounted solar panels

SOUTH HADLEY

Marois Construction
470 Granby Road
$1,399,000 — Medical office remodel

SOUTHWICK

Roof Diagnostics
6 Sterrett Dr.
$27,000 — Install 27 solar panels

SPRINGFIELD

3640 Main Street, LLC
3640 Main St.
$63,000 — 1582-square-foot office build-out

Baystate Health
298 Carew St.
$274,000 — Fit-out space for new pharmacy

Carpe Diem Apartments
1228-1240 Carew St.
$5,000 — Interior repairs

City of Springfield
773 Liberty St.
$80,000 — Convert library to social center

Mass Development Finance Agency
1550 Main St.
$122,000 — Tenant fit-out

New North Professional Condo Association
1795 Main St.
$144,000 — New roof

Pearson ADAP Development Co.
1322 Liberty St.
$35,000 — New roof

WP Realty, Inc.
1387 Liberty St.
$550,000 — Interior fit-out for gymnasium

WESTFIELD

Cumberland Farms
1134 Southampton Road
$569,000 — Construction of convenience store

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bank of America
99 Westfield St.
$25,000 — Convert existing window to drive thru ATM

O’Connell Convenience Plus
2044 Riverside St.
$28,000 — Renovations

Real Estate Transactions

By
Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

19 Chapin Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Samantha A. Fabian
Seller: Timothy W. Artus
Date: 11/26/13

CHARLEMONT

80 Warner Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian C. Rose
Seller: Lorraine C. Cetto
Date: 11/27/13

DEERFIELD

Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Walter Of Hadley Inc.
Seller: Gregory M. Gardner
Date: 11/14/13

640 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lucas G. Hanks
Seller: Michael A. Urkiel
Date: 11/27/13

33 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: John F. Dubino
Seller: Jacqueline A. Hanlon
Date: 11/15/13

49 Whitmore Ferry Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Eric Lichter
Seller: Tatiana Scott
Date: 11/25/13

GILL

14 South Cross Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Karen Ross
Date: 11/26/13

GREENFIELD

20 Albert Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Carl Silver
Seller: Warren C. Pittenger
Date: 11/25/13

1035 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Ann M. Hall
Seller: Dashiell, Florence S., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/13

29 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Allen M. Baker
Seller: Barbara S. Thomas
Date: 11/26/13

278 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,243
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mark Duncan
Date: 11/14/13

427 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Paul F. Sirum
Seller: Francis G. Sirum
Date: 11/15/13

28 Linden Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Jovonna L. Pelt
Seller: Lyle F. Williams
Date: 11/15/13

40 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Shanna L. Burke
Seller: William R. Hazlett
Date: 11/15/13

13 Oak St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: John R. Martin
Seller: Betty Snow
Date: 11/18/13

55 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Buyer: Beth M. Reynolds
Seller: Marjorie E. Faneuf
Date: 11/20/13

72 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,300
Buyer: Matthew E. Hall
Date: 11/27/13

HEATH

230 Number 9 Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael C. Shattuck
Seller: Caracciolo, Jean F., (Estate)
Date: 11/25/13

LEVERETT

159 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Rocheleau
Seller: Margery M. Noel
Date: 11/20/13

108 Old Mountain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Thompson
Seller: Juan C. Arean
Date: 11/12/13

LEYDEN

63 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $160,986
Buyer: Michael Dagilus
Seller: Christopher J. Morin
Date: 11/15/13

12 Zimmerman Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Franklin Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Phillip H. Zimmerman
Date: 11/15/13

MONTAGUE

4 9th Ave.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Catherine M. Cronk
Seller: Robert L. Adams
Date: 11/22/13

25 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Jonathan B. Scully
Seller: Nathaniel J. Malloy
Date: 11/22/13

83 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Paul A. Thayer
Seller: Harrington, Sharon, (Estate)
Date: 11/25/13

50 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: John E. Cagle
Seller: Edward F. Wilcox
Date: 11/26/13

108 South Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Leon R. Laster
Seller: Sarah E. Hammond
Date: 11/14/13

41 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Toal
Seller: Jeannine Huey
Date: 11/15/13

NORTHFIELD

233 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Robert Girard
Seller: Helen L. Johnson
Date: 11/22/13

SHELBURNE

Bardwells Ferry Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Franklin Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Madeline C. McKinnon IRT
Date: 11/20/13

452 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John N Hoffman
Seller: Richard H. Easton
Date: 11/13/13

1089 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: David A. Healey
Seller: William M. Smith
Date: 11/15/13

64 Water St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Emily D. Howe
Seller: Nathalie A. McCormack
Date: 11/15/13

SUNDERLAND

153 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $135,807
Buyer: RBS Citizens
Seller: Stephen R. McPheters
Date: 11/15/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

13 Barn Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Fay
Seller: Uwe H. Porth
Date: 11/27/13

51 Federal St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Tracy Word
Seller: Terrence A. Cabey
Date: 11/26/13

66 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Jessica C. Nieves
Seller: Darrell M. Myco
Date: 11/25/13

42 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Grillo
Seller: Charles F. Denison
Date: 11/26/13

25 Seymour Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Vladimir Kindzerskiy
Seller: Audrey W. Besaw
Date: 11/27/13

41 Plumtree Way
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Igor Palgi
Seller: Kopatz Construction Inc.
Date: 11/21/13

86 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jonathan Allard
Seller: Christopher Mastroianni
Date: 11/21/13

97 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jean-Pierre Wood
Seller: Jules J. Lavalley
Date: 11/15/13

917 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Bernard W. Wangamati
Seller: Viktor Lysenko
Date: 11/25/13

BLANDFORD

9 Woronoco Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $152,886
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Kathleen R. Gilbreath
Date: 11/25/13

BRIMFIELD

10 Dearth Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David J. Hirsch
Seller: Paul Rugani
Date: 11/27/13

68 Holland Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Daniel G. Ryan
Seller: Gary M. Wood
Date: 11/21/13

53 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Rolinger
Seller: Dorothy H. Gerrish
Date: 11/29/13

166 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Eric D. Carley
Seller: Christopher C. Dorr
Date: 11/22/13

CHESTER

110 Emery St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $183,149
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Thomas R. Ouellette
Date: 11/15/13

CHICOPEE

223 Asselin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Wallace E. Kluza
Seller: Barbara D. Williams
Date: 11/15/13

306 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Stacy
Seller: Mike Fregeau
Date: 11/15/13

106 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Kessler
Seller: Kevin M. Klosek
Date: 11/26/13

112 Cobb Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Bradway
Seller: Barbara J. Frederick
Date: 11/22/13

47 Crestwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: James C. Pion
Seller: Mark S. Pion
Date: 11/19/13

34 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Keefe
Seller: Patricia T. Novak
Date: 11/19/13

35 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Geary
Seller: Carol C. Rogalski
Date: 11/26/13

228 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Jurkowski
Seller: Dennis Jurkowski
Date: 11/13/13

60 Hawthorn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Duane E. Sivard
Seller: Cheryl A. Peters
Date: 11/27/13

145 Holyoke Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Szymon P. Wolanczyk
Seller: Gladu, Claire R., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/13

16 Hyde Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Walter R. Lahair
Seller: Cindy F. Carabetta
Date: 11/15/13

277 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Nathan A. Hall
Seller: William Devine
Date: 11/22/13

164 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sergei Cheremushkin
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 11/27/13

131 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Lori A. Letendre
Seller: Stephen E. Kamienski
Date: 11/26/13

232 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Heidi M. Heisler
Seller: Madeleine G. Jacques
Date: 11/26/13

105 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,900
Buyer: Anmar Khalil
Seller: Hector Rivera
Date: 11/12/13

319 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Deborah A. Farrar
Seller: Clement M. Poitras
Date: 11/27/13

105 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $156,400
Buyer: Andrew J. Potts
Seller: Maralee A. Smith
Date: 11/27/13

196 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Chessey
Seller: John J. Regan
Date: 11/15/13

35 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $191,100
Buyer: Philip Roberts
Seller: Mark W. Sims
Date: 11/27/13

851 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Roger J. Martin
Seller: Jessica Dubois
Date: 11/27/13

32 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Julia Romero
Seller: Joshua Klein
Date: 11/26/13

85 Ruskin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Roger J. Hannigan
Seller: Maria M. Gauthier
Date: 11/15/13

143 Sesame Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alex B. Devivo
Seller: James E. Hogan
Date: 11/25/13

318 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dean F. Parker
Seller: Stanley F. Lusnia
Date: 11/15/13

62 Stedman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Melissa Sueiras
Seller: Morrissette, Andrew N., (Estate)
Date: 11/18/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

191 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Seller: Scott Pattenaude
Date: 11/22/13

87 Edmund St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Stephanie J. Dunaj
Seller: Benjamin Witruk
Date: 11/22/13

45 Gerrard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,127
Buyer: Santander Bank
Seller: Christina A. Braska
Date: 11/12/13

90 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: MBQ Realty LLC
Seller: WJQ Realty LLC
Date: 11/13/13

38 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kerri A. Cicia
Seller: An Dinh
Date: 11/21/13

335 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ashley McCarthy
Seller: Dylan E. Bond
Date: 11/26/13

45 Saint Joseph Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Shannon M. Murphy
Seller: Gemma A. Balukonis
Date: 11/26/13

341 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: KRM Real Estate LLC
Seller: Gulf Printing Co.
Date: 11/21/13

HAMPDEN

27 Greenleaf Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: John W. Thompson
Seller: J. A. Comprone-Weber
Date: 11/18/13

97 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Buyer: Benjamin R. Witruk
Seller: Timothy J. O’Brien
Date: 11/22/13

31 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $373,700
Buyer: James E. Arooth
Seller: Charlotte M. Thomas
Date: 11/12/13

198 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Jeffrey N Schneider
Seller: Marc A. Pasteris
Date: 11/26/13

HOLYOKE

141 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Holyoke Apartments LLC
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 11/18/13

17 Forestdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Consurgo Properties LLC
Seller: Scott M. Tundermann
Date: 11/15/13

18 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,900
Buyer: Michael J. Haas
Seller: Susan C. Seitz
Date: 11/27/13

26 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $211,345
Buyer: Edmond Dupont
Seller: David Edelman
Date: 11/15/13

1125 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Joshua Beauregard
Seller: Gary J. Provost
Date: 11/27/13

149 Morgan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Bryan R. Horch
Seller: Robert W. Humphreys
Date: 11/15/13

66 Sherwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,915
Buyer: Aurelio Colon
Seller: Nsp Residential LLC
Date: 11/22/13

645 West Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Stuart G. Lempke
Seller: Ronald A. Fraser
Date: 11/12/13

316 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Huel Fritz
Seller: Didonato, Marcella E., (Estate)
Date: 11/26/13

LONGMEADOW

8 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Geoffrey P. Adams
Seller: Ira M. Schoenberger
Date: 11/15/13

580 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $446,500
Buyer: Andrew G. Fenster
Seller: Curtis G. Wohlers
Date: 11/15/13

64 Hawthorne St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $251,250
Buyer: Anthony J. Marchetta
Seller: Kristin L. Capell
Date: 11/12/13

190 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Joanne Leboeuf
Seller: Bethany L. Bollerman
Date: 11/15/13

635 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Gregory Dumeny
Seller: Matthew W. MacDonald
Date: 11/14/13

80 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Kureczka
Seller: Vera L. Scanlon
Date: 11/15/13

114 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $254,117
Buyer: David J. Loonie
Seller: Timothy S. Tehan
Date: 11/27/13

91 Williston Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Ira M. Schoenberger
Seller: Seymour M. Frankel
Date: 11/15/13

LUDLOW

70 Eden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: James J. Manewich
Seller: Denise Stuart
Date: 11/26/13

77 Gamache Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: William J. Musiak
Seller: Alfred F. Meher
Date: 11/15/13

24 Higher St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $132,886
Buyer: Michael Genereux
Seller: Alfred Lopes
Date: 11/22/13

107 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Vera L. Scanlon
Seller: Jennie Brodowski
Date: 11/27/13

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Antonio A. Dias
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 11/18/13

210 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Edward N. Deragon
Seller: Wesley Blask
Date: 11/26/13

98 Tilley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: James J. Manewich
Date: 11/25/13

6 Warwick Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,999
Buyer: Erin K. Wasik-Gutierrez
Seller: James M. Wojnar
Date: 11/12/13

191 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Partyka Partners LP
Seller: Emile A. Pelletier
Date: 11/14/13

319 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Shawn Gomes
Seller: Fernando Vital
Date: 11/27/13

159 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Hudon
Seller: Maria A. Soares
Date: 11/25/13

MONSON

119 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Holden C. Harlow
Seller: Martin, Katherine E., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/13

216 East Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Edward J. Veneto
Seller: Wayne A. Evans
Date: 11/15/13

79 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carrie E. Franck
Seller: Marguerite Cusson
Date: 11/27/13

28 Waid Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Ballou
Seller: Donald J. Lemon
Date: 11/15/13

27 Zuell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Tania Chrzanowski
Seller: Mark R. Hamel
Date: 11/27/13

MONTGOMERY

162 Pitcher St.
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Julia A. Connolly
Seller: Helga M. Sinhart
Date: 11/22/13

PALMER

92 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Joseph F. Gulluni
Seller: Marilyn J. Synder
Date: 11/20/13

34 Forest Lake Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Elaine McNeill
Seller: Alexander G. Larosa
Date: 11/15/13

51 Fuller Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nicholas Kalogeras
Seller: Jason Keegan
Date: 11/26/13

20 Glenn St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Holly A. Farrar
Seller: Sheila Rivest
Date: 11/18/13

36 Grove St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,873
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Laurie A. Rocco
Date: 11/15/13

30 King St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Francesco Cardaropoli
Seller: Legacy Strategic Inv. LP
Date: 11/15/13

4038 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Jianaces
Seller: Scott W. Flowers
Date: 11/19/13

26 South St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Wayne S. Schofield
Seller: Gerald F. Flynn
Date: 11/13/13

SPRINGFIELD

16 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Fathima LLC
Seller: BDMG LLC
Date: 11/26/13

1033 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Nercy Rodriguez
Seller: Minh Lam
Date: 11/13/13

50 Alsace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Iris Martinez
Seller: Edwin Cartagena
Date: 11/25/13

55 Alvin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: David Valentin
Seller: William C. McEwan
Date: 11/13/13

42 Amos Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Kelly M. Worthen
Seller: Ana Muller
Date: 11/19/13

61 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Tasha J. Ellison
Seller: Visneau, Beverly F., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/13

213 Ashland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Jonathan P. Florian
Seller: Sarah J. Messier
Date: 11/14/13

12 Baird Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Erika A. Colon
Date: 11/20/13

313 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Robert T. Knight RE Inc.
Date: 11/13/13

383 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Robert T. Knight RE Inc.
Date: 11/13/13

406 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Robert T. Knight RE Inc.
Date: 11/13/13

892 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Sabrina S. Swinton
Seller: Wini L. Mercure
Date: 11/14/13

24 Bucholz St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: MA Mutual Life Insurance
Seller: Anita J. Hodges
Date: 11/19/13

11 Carlton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,900
Buyer: Giselle M. Pica
Seller: Anthony Carnevale
Date: 11/22/13

126 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $266,280
Buyer: Walter W. Bigelow
Seller: Kenneth P. Freundt
Date: 11/15/13

66 Clearbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Jonathon Nunez
Seller: Michael Porcello
Date: 11/14/13

144 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Robert R. Balicki
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 11/15/13

37 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Kenrick Ngo
Seller: Daniel M. Glick
Date: 11/12/13

95 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Molina
Seller: Christine M. Burnett
Date: 11/27/13

39 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Laura M. McTigue
Seller: Anthony Maloni
Date: 11/20/13

36 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Mark Coffey
Seller: Albano, Pasquale, (Estate)
Date: 11/12/13

38 Emmet St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,799
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Noemi Diaz
Date: 11/29/13

45 Gerald St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Chanon C. Palm
Seller: Timothy M. Guilmain
Date: 11/26/13

254 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nicola Liquori
Seller: Jack D. Warren
Date: 11/26/13

14 Inglewood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jacob Roy
Seller: Anita Allard
Date: 11/25/13

120 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Suanne A. Murrell
Seller: Martin Johnson
Date: 11/20/13

44 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joao M. Pereria TR
Seller: Wieslaw Sokolowski
Date: 11/13/13

21 Nathaniel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Yolma E. Ortiz
Seller: David A. Wilkinson
Date: 11/27/13

66 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Toghlob H. Mourad
Seller: Ethel M. Merchant
Date: 11/12/13

113 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Jennifer Martin
Seller: Margaret E. Murray
Date: 11/22/13

79 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $115,200
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Galen Keller
Date: 11/14/13

67 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ashley J. Gagne
Seller: Kathleen A. Goodwin
Date: 11/20/13

184 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Joanne Harney
Seller: Elaine R. Hastings
Date: 11/19/13

25 Rock Hill Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $141,200
Buyer: Gilbert R. Barton
Seller: Edna E. Donegan
Date: 11/18/13

17 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Maple Tree Investments
Seller: Diane Manicki
Date: 11/22/13

16 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $576,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Robert T. Knight RE Inc.
Date: 11/13/13

24 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Robert T. Knight RE Inc.
Date: 11/13/13

831 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Jose L. Cuevas
Seller: Carlos A. Lopes
Date: 11/12/13

44 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,399
Buyer: Lisa A. Moriarty
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 11/22/13

26 Tioga St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lauren S. Gougeon
Seller: Allie S. Hudroge
Date: 11/15/13

184 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $201,981
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Antonio D. Grandoit
Date: 11/25/13

122 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Angel L. Ramos
Seller: Kenneth W. Ralph
Date: 11/25/13

115 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Carlos A. Palacio
Seller: William M. Wagner
Date: 11/15/13

55 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Alpiarca
Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA
Date: 11/27/13

SOUTHWICK

95 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: William M. Pike
Seller: James Bona
Date: 11/22/13

105 Coes Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Gorman
Seller: Richard K. Seaver
Date: 11/12/13

15 Crystal Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Bailey
Seller: Timothy M. Zabik
Date: 11/15/13

49 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Eugene A. Kube
Seller: Tonga A. York
Date: 11/26/13

3 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Manzi
Seller: David A. Thimmesh
Date: 11/27/13

12 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Andrew W. Sexton
Seller: William R. Tynan
Date: 11/15/13

8 Reservoir Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $333,500
Buyer: Travis T. Keiderling
Seller: Jeffrey J. Fay
Date: 11/26/13

90 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Bradford W. Fleming
Seller: Basista, Theodore J., (Estate)
Date: 11/26/13

TOLLAND

218 South Village Road
Amount: $232,900
Buyer: Roy P. Torzullo
Seller: Edward Zakowicz
Date: 11/12/13

219 Slope Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $163,250
Buyer: Salvatore J. Correnti
Seller: Schroeder TR
Date: 11/13/13

WALES

57 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Anatoliy A. Komarov
Seller: George P. Goulas
Date: 11/26/13

161 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $133,900
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Besaw
Seller: John Paolucci
Date: 11/15/13

WESTFIELD

211 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Rinaldi
Seller: Dennis F. Dalton
Date: 11/15/13

69 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Steven J. Beagle
Seller: Robert M. Jacques
Date: 11/22/13

6 Evergreen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard E. Fuller
Seller: Kevin R. Fuller
Date: 11/21/13

8 Gold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Carlos L. Matos
Seller: Jennie M. Kowalczyk
Date: 11/15/13

7 Laurel Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Chad C. Patterson
Seller: Jason W. Adams
Date: 11/15/13

11 Livingstone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,242
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Kristin A. Jachym

85 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,878
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Lisa E. Gonzales
Date: 11/14/13

265 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Steven P. Beals
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 11/13/13

38 Mountain View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Sarah E. Warn
Seller: Catherine A. Harrington
Date: 11/25/13

422 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Pumphrey RT
Seller: Wayne Fowles
Date: 11/29/13

2 Overlook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: George J. Michael
Seller: Wied, William H., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/13

146 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Christopher Adamczyk
Seller: William R. Gorman
Date: 11/12/13

37 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Keith J. Lemon
Seller: Charles A. Smith
Date: 11/18/13

130 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,275,000
Buyer: Saremi LLP
Seller: Westfield N. Realty LLC
Date: 11/18/13

11 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Barbara J. Oleksak
Seller: Rita D. Rodden
Date: 11/14/13

43 West Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $156,300
Buyer: Roberto Deleon
Seller: Wilfredo V. Estrada
Date: 11/22/13

23 Wieser Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kimberly A. Morin
Date: 11/25/13

WEST SPRINGFIELD

38 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mihail Orlov
Seller: Kathleen D. Wuesthoff
Date: 11/25/13

232 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Damato
Seller: Joseph J. Deedy
Date: 11/29/13

55 Circuit Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $866,250
Buyer: HR Massachusetts LLC
Seller: CT Valley Block Co. Inc.
Date: 11/18/13

13 Cora St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: John T. Langlois
Seller: Steven S. Follett
Date: 11/15/13

59 Druids Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $213,553
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jacqueline C. Moody
Date: 11/15/13

40 Elm Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Gerald Triggs
Seller: Phillips, Rita J., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/13

56 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Glenn G. Rocheleau
Seller: Maria A. Lombardi
Date: 11/27/13

206 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Luuy Hoang
Seller: Kerri A. Cicia
Date: 11/19/13

60 Labelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Pavel Khodunov
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/27/13

297 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,200
Buyer: Nicole B. Montminy
Seller: Robert Holmes
Date: 11/21/13

40 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Adam C. Belson
Seller: Lauren M. Krok
Date: 11/27/13

1461 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 635 Riverdale Street LLC
Seller: Barbara E. Doty
Date: 11/15/13

702 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Marianna Cosentini
Seller: Patricia E. Stamand
Date: 11/15/13

110 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Scott Joubert
Seller: Shalu George
Date: 11/15/13

58 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kazbek Aldabayev
Seller: Timothy J. Lynch
Date: 11/22/13

697 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Union St. Auto Sales LLC
Seller: Richard D. Rindels
Date: 11/15/13

43 Virginia Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: William A. Moynihan
Seller: Elizabeth A. Cilley
Date: 11/15/13

35 Woodbrook Ter
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sanjay A. Patel
Seller: Frank J. Capuano
Date: 11/26/13

WILBRAHAM

6 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Tanya M. Basile
Seller: Virginia R. Swallow
Date: 11/14/13

400 Dipping Hole Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Mohsen Shabani
Seller: Gary R. Tallman
Date: 11/13/13

45 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Patrick R. Farrow
Seller: Michael D. Mirakian
Date: 11/15/13

8 Meadowview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jose N Diniz
Seller: Michelle Y. Jacques
Date: 11/14/13

5 Ronald Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,887
Buyer: RBS Citizens NA
Seller: Verna L. Ledoux
Date: 11/20/13

15 Ruth Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $276,500
Buyer: Jaime A. Lopez
Seller: Magarian, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 11/18/13

10 Stirling Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Clifford W. Zimmer
Seller: Emily R. Gralia
Date: 11/22/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

209 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Douglas Salvador
Seller: Navneet Marwaha
Date: 11/15/13

Kingman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Prashant J. Shenoy
Seller: Bruce H. Patterson
Date: 11/20/13

30 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Amherst Building LLC
Seller: Amherst Realty Co. Inc.
Date: 11/15/13

20 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Lazdowski
Seller: Schiller RET
Date: 11/18/13

Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Town Of Amherst
Seller: Lorraine H. Brunelle
Date: 11/25/13

233 Stanley St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: John J. Driscoll
Seller: Erin E. Jacque
Date: 11/21/13

65 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Javad Moshfegh
Seller: Anne M. Mcintosh
Date: 11/22/13

BELCHERTOWN

91 Eskett Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Eliza A. Summers
Seller: Robert S. Allard RET
Date: 11/14/13

233 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: John A. Nally
Date: 11/15/13

590 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael Teixeira
Seller: Daniel J. O’Connor
Date: 11/25/13

43 Old Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $222,800
Buyer: Lee C. Larcheveque
Seller: Jeffrey A. Dauber
Date: 11/19/13

19 Robin Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Joydell Cebula
Seller: Donald S. Carano
Date: 11/15/13

581 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Stephanie St.Denis
Seller: Elaine L. English
Date: 11/15/13

24 Wilson Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Nina R. Sossen
Seller: Seamus A. Decker
Date: 11/25/13

CHESTERFIELD

242 Bryant St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lauren R. Guilmette
Seller: Joseph L. Guerin
Date: 11/26/13

CUMMINGTON

58 Nash Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Edward S. Konieczny
Seller: David F. Robb
Date: 11/15/13

EASTHAMPTON

10 Bryan Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Koni F. Denham
Seller: James P. Wales
Date: 11/21/13

301 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: F&G LLC
Seller: Harriet R. Kulig
Date: 11/22/13

62 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Nardone
Seller: Beth A. Castaldo
Date: 11/21/13

10 Grove St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Michael C. McGuire
Seller: Demarais FT
Date: 11/25/13

193 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: John Morin
Seller: 94 Industrial Drive LLC
Date: 11/27/13

9 Oakdale Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Juan S. Suarez
Seller: Golash, Celia, (Estate)
Date: 11/26/13

27 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Wendy Lass-Luzi
Seller: Alexander D. Prado
Date: 11/26/13

9 Stanley St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Katie M. Houle
Seller: Maureen S. Parker
Date: 11/22/13

GOSHEN

102 Bissell Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Colleen E. Culver
Seller: Dana M. Culver
Date: 11/19/13

65 Pond Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Bean
Seller: Dylan G. Mailloux
Date: 11/25/13

48 Sears Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Melanie A. Kourbage
Seller: Elizabeth L. Labier
Date: 11/18/13

GRANBY

374 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Alice Vlasanko
Seller: Susan P. Perrailt
Date: 11/13/13

East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: James A. Manewich
Date: 11/25/13

101 Easton St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dianna L. Richard
Seller: Sanford Grenier
Date: 11/25/13

7 Grandview Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Kane
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/18/13

South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Audrey G. Walker
Seller: George N Galusha
Date: 11/13/13

HADLEY

55 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert C. Pelis
Seller: Steinberger, Marion M., (Estate)
Date: 11/26/13

55 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Shasta Kielbasa
Seller: Eileen F. Monopoli
Date: 11/29/13

127 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Toni L. Morelli
Seller: Dirck L. Dimock
Date: 11/15/13

3 Sylvia Hts.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Andre R. Laflamme
Seller: Valley Buillding Co. Inc.
Date: 11/27/13

1 Szafir Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: James T. Henderson
Seller: Buckowski, Florence C., (Estate)
Date: 11/22/13

26 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: John P. Regish
Seller: Robert J. McQueston
Date: 11/22/13

HATFIELD

West St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Southland Log Homes Realty
Seller: Richard F. Thayer
Date: 11/19/13

HUNTINGTON

3 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Donna Perzan
Seller: Dominic C. Nett
Date: 11/15/13

5 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Donna Perzan
Seller: Dominic C. Nett
Date: 11/15/13

21 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Gary L. Hamel
Seller: Gergory R. Nuttelman
Date: 11/26/13

27 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $131,969
Buyer: David E. Collette
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 11/26/13

61 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $208,900
Buyer: Kyle Colby
Seller: Joseph G. Bergeron
Date: 11/15/13

NORTHAMPTON

25 Arlington St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Mark Wineburg
Seller: Jodi M. Kirchner LT
Date: 11/25/13

43 Beattie Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: William Z. Forray
Seller: Peter F. Kistenmacher
Date: 11/18/13

62 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Scott D. Bertrand
Seller: Joyce C. Bertrand
Date: 11/15/13

76 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Evan T. Vaine
Seller: Jean M. Bayer
Date: 11/15/13

19 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Peter A. Pacosa
Seller: Edward S. Zuchowski
Date: 11/22/13

13 Dimock St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Diane M. Drohan
Seller: Georgiann Kristek LT
Date: 11/27/13

37 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Robert Baird
Seller: George B. Scheurer
Date: 11/26/13

111 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $487,850
Buyer: Harris B. Shaffer
Seller: Hampshire Property Management Group

17 Hickory Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Tuperkeizsis
Seller: Gallup, Shirley M., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/13

106 Industrial Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Hytech Park Properties LLC
Seller: William T. Baird
Date: 11/22/13

194 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Dustin A. Cote
Seller: Grimes, Joanna A., (Estate)
Date: 11/22/13

51 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Caren Bendror
Seller: Emily K. Bowden
Date: 11/18/13

51 Phillips Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Linda S. Muerle
Seller: June Turcotte
Date: 11/18/13

125 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $2,555,000
Buyer: Harmonic Rock Realty LLC
Seller: Union Square RT
Date: 11/14/13

58 South Park Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $189,800
Buyer: W&N Summer LLC
Seller: Packard, Helen B., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/13

PELHAM

136 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Huhmann
Seller: Flavio Risech
Date: 11/15/13

SOUTH HADLEY

84 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Buyer: John B. Hughes
Seller: Maria R. Antonio
Date: 11/15/13

478 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Gerald Lorenz
Seller: Jefferey Bessette
Date: 11/22/13

37 Ashton Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: William D. Williams
Seller: John R. Hyde
Date: 11/15/13

139 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Martin M. Mendes
Seller: Richard S. Maldanis
Date: 11/25/13

64 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: James W. Graves
Seller: Constance F. Odell
Date: 11/15/13

27 Foch Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Aslin
Seller: Investment Enterprise LLC
Date: 11/27/13

495 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Brian Trompke
Seller: Arthur R. Lemire
Date: 11/19/13

475 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,400
Buyer: James D. Bothwell
Seller: Edward P. Dechellis
Date: 11/22/13

168 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Adam K. Boyer
Seller: Ciesluk, Paul J., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/13

110 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $635,137
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Daniel A. Champagne
Date: 11/18/13

351 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Property Management LLC
Seller: Bruce T. Carl
Date: 11/20/13

27 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Todd F. Bachelder
Seller: Jeanne P. Brownlow
Date: 11/15/13

36 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Chmiel
Seller: Eleanor A. Perreault
Date: 11/27/13

SOUTHAMPTON

38 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Carl E. Scheinost
Seller: Gregory H. Boisvere
Date: 11/27/13

14 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Marcoux
Seller: Mickey J. Willis
Date: 11/22/13

100 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jim Hornickel
Seller: Michael J. Kent
Date: 11/22/13

5 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Anthony F. Gleason
Seller: Ronald J. Gordon
Date: 11/26/13

WARE

712 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Guy P. Savoie
Seller: Gary S. Pfisterer
Date: 11/18/13

16 Elm St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Robert S. Shurtleff
Seller: Frederick A. Lotuff
Date: 11/26/13

WESTHAMPTON

21 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nancy Bals
Seller: Joseph J. O’Hare
Date: 11/27/13

WILLIAMSBURG

84 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Joan Muellner
Seller: Michael S. Gove
Date: 11/15/13

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Allen, Gerald S.
Allen, Nancy L.
723 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Askew, Deborah
37 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/25/13

Banas, Stephen K.
501 Royalston Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Bardwell, James W.
12 Hebert Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Bernardes, Jordan E.
334 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/13

Bothwell, Dianne Lynn
7 Quarry St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Boudreau, George V.
Boudreau, Diane E.
84 Anderson Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/21/13

Caron, Peter E.
Caron, Jayne M.
31 Old Post Road, Apt. B
Worthington, MA 01098
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Cruz, Yamil Ivette
131 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Deluca, Kevin A.
Deluca, Christie
64 Brickyard Ext.
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/13

Desrosiers, Anthony R.
30 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/27/13

Eddy, Joseph James
Eddy, Eve Marie
a/k/a Hovermale, Eve Marie
27 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Fitch, Gail S.
105 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Garttmeyer, Cynthia M.
a/k/a Naputi, Cynthia M.
609 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/27/13

Giraldi, Arlene E.
a/k/a Pena, Arlenne G.
93 Crescent Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013-1936
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Gustafson, Dana C.
Gustafson, Amybeth
a/k/a Koetsch, Amybeth
40 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/13

Hanson, Douglas I.
Hanson, Beverly A.
P.O. Box 548
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Houghtlin, Gary L.
Houghtlin, Kathryn A.
175 Church St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Lane-Zucker, Laurie John
27 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/13

Lewicki, Jane A.
28 Stewart St.
P.O. Box 342
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Lopez, Joel
a/k/a Lopez Mendez, Joel
2994 Main St., Apt. 1
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/27/13

Maldonado, Sheila M.
22 Charles St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/21/13

Martinez, Lynette
15 Girard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Matthews, Harold C.
340 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

McPherson, Kimberly M.
a/k/a Bissaillon, Kimberly
13 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Merriam, April
25 Cobblestone Cove
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Meserve, Douglas D.
135 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020-1620
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Moreland, Brittany A.
103 Birchwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/13

Nastanski, Lillian M.
98 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/21/13

O’Connor, Lawrence G.
10 Lakeshore Dr., Apt. 2
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/21/13

Oksuz, Pasa
134 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/21/13

Paquin, Lester W.
120 Pleasant St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/19/13

Provost, Gerard A.
41 Dressel Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Roach, Garret J.
PO Box 301
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/16/13

Rodriguez, Juan R.
79 Humbert St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/13

Rodriguez, Milagros A
a/k/a Pimentel, Milagros
47 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Rollins, Sandra T.
100 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Sexton, Eileen Marie
29 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Silva, David H.
9 Bradlind Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Silva, Edith A.
158 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Silva, Thomas D.
9 Bradlind Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Smith, Willie J.
123 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/13

Strange, Tara Anne
229 Green Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/13

Stribley, Lynnette K.
76 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/13

The Kung Fu Academy
Ostrander, Mark A.
36 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Thompson, Richard Paul
Thompson, Christine B.
9 Advent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/26/13

Tinney, Donald R.
103 Plunkett St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/13

Tomasine, Santo J.
Tomasine, Deborah Y.
a/k/a Tomasine, Savannah
186 Main St.
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Turn Key Marketing
Cummings, Robert D.
164 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7

Walton, Nancy
52 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/13

Whitney, Beverley R
186 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/13

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of December 2013.

AGAWAM

A & B Properties
134 Tobacco Farm Road
Alan Betournay

Air Duct Cleaning
31 St. Jacques Ave.
Eric Vieu

DD Appliances & More
766 Springfield St.
David Roman

Prime Construction
1004 North St.
Vladislav Vorobel

Sullivan Consulting
94 Dogwood Lane
Michael Sullivan

Tech Bootcamps
503 Silver St.
Tatiana DiDonato

CHICOPEE

Cordero Digital Consulting
91 Providence St.
Felix Cordero

Flowers by Andre
24 Billings St.
Andre Palatino

Jess Daycare
165 Szetela Dr.
Jessica Thornton

Music Sound
57 Larchmont St.
Natalya Arbuzov

Tree of Life Journeys
188 Chicopee St.
Kathi Munson

EAST LONGMEADOW

Advanced Urology of New England
40 Crane Ave.
Jacqueline Brecht

All Hose Inc.
341 Shaker Rd.
Timothy J. McCoy

Baystate Rug Distributors Inc.
55 North Main St.
Joseph Montemagni

Danny’s PC Repair
624 North Main St.
Minh Vien

Erin Chrusciel Photography
28 Country Club Dr.
Erin Chrusciel

Logo Effect
21 Redstone Dr.
Bonnie Pellerin

Nail Party
628 North Main St.
Jong K. Lee

The Ideal Way
280 North Main St.
Dierdre Pizzoferrato

Shosana P. Fitness
576 North Main St.
Shoshana Porter

The Spa of Eden Skin & Body
51 Prospect St.
Yelena Ivanov

Toner Plastics Inc.
35 Industrial Dr.
Steven Graham

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Works
100 Front St.
Larry Bay

Plumtree Products
48 Jefferson St.
Amy V. Meo

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
50 Holyoke St.
Huot Ang

LUDLOW

Nutritional Services Consulting
54 Owens Way
Lynn Moylan

Palatino Auto & Truck Repair
110 Moody St.
Adelino Palatino

Roberts Auto Body
119 Carmelino Circle
Miroslaw Kopec

NORTHAMPTON

Finding Earth Works
29 Columbus Ave.
Alexandra Schroeder

Haven Body Arts, LLC
108 Main St.
Penelope Silverstein

Ken Hobby Design Build
95 South St.
Ken Hobbs

Main Street Haircuts
17 Main St.
Jessy Kaminski

Ninth Amulet
225 Elm St.
Elizabeth Beller

Sunnyside Childcare
557 Easthampton Road
Shelley Hinderbaker

PALMER

Motyka Funeral Home
2186 Main St.
George Motyka

Tang’s Chinese Restaurant
1581 North Main St.
Xiu Z. Chi

The Turtle Pond Tavern
349 Wilbraham St.
Karl Benware

Tricia’s Techniques
1461 North Main St.
Patricia Woffenden

SOUTHWICK

D & S Manufacturing
10 Hudson Dr.
Richard Sosnowich

Mark’s Property Services
45 Hillside Road
Mark Kuchachik

SPRINGFIELD

A & S Convenience Store
276 Oakland St.
Muhmmad Ashraf

ABA General Contracting
251 Senator St.
Olga Jagiello

Baystate Health System
345 Page Blvd.
Dennis Chalke

Centro de Nutricion
181 Chestnut St.
Clemente Orlando

China Bo Express
762 Boston Road
Tok Chang

Concentra
140 Carando Dr.
Baystate, LLC

Energizing N’ Touch Massage
529 Main St.
Hermenia Grayson

ETL’s Pharaohs Realm
691 State St.
Eddie T. Long

Family Pawn
461 Main St.
Hai D. Duong

Gordo Wireless World
856 Main St.
Maringel Benitez

Jay’s Nest, LLC
884 Sumner Ave.
Janette Ortiz

WESTFIELD

A Dream Come True Learning Centers
1029 North Road
Monica Crimmins

Avery Bats
77 Mill St.
Matthew Avery

Berkshire Product Group, LLC
16 Union Ave.
Scott Renius

Sisters Canvas & Custom Sewing
24 Elm St.
Kelly B. Houlihan

Trend Sound Promoter
176 Springdale Road
Lidia A. Grusetchi

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Dante Club Inc.
1198 Memorial Ave.
Harry Willey

Friendly’s
1094 Riverdale St.
Shanna Rhoades

Healthtrax Fitness
155 Ashley Ave.
Marina Lebo

Integrated Marketing
117 Upper Beverly Hills
Page One Productions

K and C Associates, LLC
92 Cataumet Lane
Catherine R. Hedges

Keuco Group of Bernardston
1299 Riverdale St.
Kevin Pernice

Paint Nite Springfield
93 Bonair Ave.
Christina Udas

River Inn Motel
55 Main St.
Ohm Namoshiray

Sibley Property Services
101 Sibley Ave.
John Alexander

U-Haul Company of Mass
380 Union St.
Emma Gilsdorf

Wicked Salon
338 Westfield St.
Michaela M. Murray

Worldwide Staffing
425 Union St.
KWLS Inc.

Yolanda Landscaping
596 Main St.
Maria Rodriguez

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

EAST LONGMEADOW

Verendus Holdings Inc., 444A North Main St., Suite 234, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Dominic Kirchner II, same. Management and consulting.

FEEDING HILLS

Rick’s Pools Inc., 507 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Robert Fleming, 418 Wilbraham Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Swimming pool maintenance and repair.

The JW Academy High School Inc., 404 Barry St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Trina Linette Davis, same. Charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.

NORTHAMPTON

Citysprout Inc., 136 West St., Suite 102B, Northampton, MA 01060. William J. Trienens, same. Connecting consumers through web and mobile social commerce platforms.

Florence Medical Uniforms Inc., 64 Gothic Suite 8, Northampton, MA 01060. Christopher Gentili MR, 51 Edencrest Dr., Cranston, CT 02920. Retail sales of medical uniforms and accessories.

PITTSFIELD

Financial Accounting Services Inc., One Pheasant Way, Pittsfield, MA 01201-9123. T. Neal Burton II, same. Accounting service for small businesses.

SOUTHAMPTON

Classic Burgers Inc., 114 White Loaf Road, Southampton, MA 01077. Barry G. Parker, same. Restaurant.

Laurin Builders Inc., 317 College Highway, Southampton, MA 01073. Ronald D. Laurin, same. Construction.

SPRINGFIELD

Conde Tech Systems Inc., 58 Edwards St., Suite #402, Springfield, MA 01105. C. Whitaker Battle, same. SIP manufacturing.

Mi Pais Restaurant Corporation, 344 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Juan Carmelo Rodriguez, 95 Beaumont St., Springfield, MA 01109. Restaurant and take out.

Springfield Bone & Joint, P.C., 299 Carew St., Suite 305, Springfield, MA 01104. Michael J. Craig, same. Professional services specializing in orthopedics surgery and medicine.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

West Springfield Veterans Council Inc., 63 Morton St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Jose Irizarry, 182 Greystone Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. To promote the welfare of honorably discharged members of the US military services.

WESTFIELD

Westfield-West Springfield Lodge of Elks Inc. #1481, 56 Franklin St., Westfield, MA 01085. Christopher J. Chistolini, 48 Colony Circle, Westfield, MA 01085. Non-profit fraternal organization.

Briefcase

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Baystate Health to Acquire Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers
PALMER — The boards of trustees of UMass Memorial Health Care (UMMHC), Baystate Health, and Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers have authorized the organizations to sign a letter of intent to transfer of ownership of Palmer-based Wing Memorial to Baystate Health. The potential transaction now enters a period of review and due diligence within the organizations and in partnership with the relevant regulatory and oversight bodies. This work is expected to occur over the next several months. In the meantime, it will be operations as usual at the two organizations and at Wing Memorial. This letter of intent builds on a long-existing relationship between the two not-for-profit health systems and is also a result of the closer collaboration that UMMHC and Baystate Health announced in September, when the two systems agreed to explore a number of possible opportunities with the intent of improving quality, access, and affordability of care. Thus far, those discussions have advanced in the areas of sharing best practices in quality and population health management and jointly applying for grant funding for public-health research. The two organizations continue discussing other opportunities, including shared training methodologies and better coordination of specialty services.
“Wing Memorial Hospital has a strong, historical place in the community it serves. Our dedicated staff and employees live and work in this community, and the high-quality care they provide has earned the trust and support of our neighbors and patients,” said Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president and CEO of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers. “For us to potentially be part of a vibrant, local and regional health system closer to home that allows for improved access to and recruitment of specialists, access to capital investment, an accountable-care organization, and further supports for our patients and their families is a win-win. This continuum of care for our patients, which starts at our front door, is most importantly at the center of these discussions.” Added Mark Tolosky, president and CEO of Baystate Health,
“while we recognize that we are only at the beginning of a long and complex process, we are very excited at the prospect of welcoming Wing Memorial, its patients, and employees to the Baystate Health family. We at Baystate Health have a great deal in common with Wing Memorial: excellence in clinical care, common missions to improve health, well-established histories of caring for patients and our communities, and a strong shared geography.” Dr. Eric Dickson, president and CEO of UMMHC, called Wing a valued member of the UMass Memorial system since 1999. “This is a difficult decision, but it makes the most sense for the patients — who are at the heart of our decision — to become part of a regional academic healthcare system that will keep patients home, healthy, and free from needing to travel outside the area for advanced care. A potential transfer of ownership allows both of our healthcare systems to provide high-quality, safe, and affordable care, close to home.”
Neither UMass Memorial Health Care nor Baystate Health expect to change their academic affiliations as a result of the potential transfer of ownership, nor will the letter of intent limit the ability of either party to pursue other strategic opportunities.

Holyoke to Fund Facade Improvement
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke has awarded the Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation $50,000 through the city’s Community Development Block Grant Program to reinstate the Facade Improvement Program (FIP), which was run by the chamber in past years. “As downtown Holyoke moves towards its revitalization, it is important to appropriately allocate funding for projects that send the message to business owners that our city is as invested in the success of their business as they are,” Mayor Alex Morse said. “This is an important program that I am excited to see return, and I am confident that these improvements will not only benefit business owners, but also the downtown community as a whole.” The funds are in the form of a grant that must be matched in equal amounts of the request up to $25,000. The Facade Improvement Program was designed to strengthen and enhance Holyoke’s business districts by restoring and improving existing facades. The FIP is administered by the Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation with funding from the City of Holyoke Office for Community Development. It offers rebates to eligible property owners for up to 50% of the façade-improvement project cost. The minimum rebate is $2,500 for at least a $5,000 project, and the maximum rebate is $25,000 for at least a $50,000 project. “We are very excited to be able to offer this program to our downtown businesses in an effort to help them improve their facades and hopefully their business as well, said Kathleen Anderson, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation. “We appreciate the award from the city in an effort to support downtown business. We have such beautiful architecture downtown, and this program will help to restore these buildings so that they can last for another 100 years.” Applicants should apply through the Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation. Potential applicants may contact Kathleen Anderson at (413) 534-3376 to determine FIP eligibility and to request an application package. The funds are used strictly to renovate the front facade of a building.

State Awards $79 Million to Infrastructure Projects
BOSTON — In continuation of the Patrick administration’s efforts to stimulate job creation and support long-term economic growth, state Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki announced more than $79 million for 33 MassWorks Infrastructure Program grants to support development throughout the Commonwealth. “The MassWorks program is a key tool in  our growth strategy of investing in education, innovation, and infrastructure to create jobs and economic development,” said Gov. Deval Patrick. “By partnering with municipalities, these MassWorks projects will strengthen communities for generations to come.” Added Bialecki, “we remain committed to working with local communities to help identify opportunities to support growth and spur regional development. I look forward to our ongoing partnerships with municipalities across the state and private industry leaders to explore additional ways to promote continued growth in every region of the Commonwealth.” Through these grants, the state will partner with cities and towns to target investments in infrastructure such as roadways, streetscapes, water, and sewer to facilitate and support new and sustained housing and economic growth throughout Massachusetts. The 2013 application round generated 108 applications for more than $263 million in infrastructure requests. Of the 33 approved projects, 11 are in the four counties of Western Mass., including: Conway, downtown parking and safety improvements ($997,521); Deerfield, River Road roadway reconstruction ($952,463); Easthampton, Pleasant Street infrastructure improvements, phase 2 ($1.5 million); Hadley, Shattuck Road improvements ($61,815); Mount Washington, BashBish Falls Road project ($1 million); Pittsfield, streetscape improvements, phase 3 ($2 million); Savoy, Black Brook Road drainage improvements and road reconstruction ($997,112); Tolland, Route 57 improvements ($990,000); Wales, Union Road roadway and drainage improvements ($881,923); Warwick, Winchester Road paving ($495,000); and West Stockbridge, downtown improvements ($1 million). Administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED), the MassWorks Infrastructure Program provides a one-stop shop for municipalities seeking funding to support housing, economic development, and job creation with a particular emphasis on assisting communities to advance multi-family housing development. Each year, the program allocates 10% of its funds to assist municipalities with populations of 7,000 or fewer complete roadway safety-improvement projects. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/eohed/massworks.

State’s Unemployment Surpasses National Rate
The Massachusetts unemployment rate in November surpassed the national rate for the first time in more than five years, suggesting weaker conditions in the Bay State even as the national economic recovery accelerates. The state unemployment rate was 6.4% in April, compared to 7.5% nationally. In November, the state rate was 7.1%, compared to 7% nationally, according to the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. It was the first time since May 2007 that state unemployment exceeded the national rate. Economists said automatic federal budget cuts, known as sequestration, have taken a disproportionate toll on the state economy because of the high concentration of research institutions and defense contractors here that rely on federal grants and other funding. A recent report by the UMass Donahue Institute estimated that sequestration has cost the state about 14,000 real or expected jobs in roughly the past year. It also estimated that the cutbacks reduced the state’s economic output by $1.4 billion, resulting in a $63 million decrease in state tax revenues.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook Departments

Big Y Opens First Fuel and Convenience Location
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Express Fuel and Convenience opened earlier this month at 320 Housatonic St. in Lee on Route 20, off exit 2 of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Big Y Express represents a new venture and a partnership between two long-established Western Mass. family-owned businesses, Big Y Foods Inc. and F.L. Roberts & Co. Big Y Express is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is also just several hundred feet away from Big Y’s World Class Market in Lee. The inaugural 2,000-square-foot Lee location is the result of an alliance that incorporates what Big Y officials are calling “new and unique retail design and merchandising trends.” It features the traditional F.L. Roberts product mix along with many Big Y proprietary private-brand products including grocery, snacks, and freshly made, ready-to-eat offerings such as sandwiches, hot dogs, fountain soda, freshly brewed coffee, pastries, and fresh fruit. In addition, F.L. Roberts Rewards Plus loyalty cards along with Big Y Silver Savings Club cards can be used for more discounts at the pump and on items inside the store. And Big Y’s Express Rewards silver and gold coins can be redeemed for cents off per gallon at the pump. There are eight pump positions, with regular, unleaded, premium, and diesel fuels supplied by F.L. Roberts, which is the operating partner and responsible for the 10 Big Y Express employees. Many supermarket chains throughout the country own and operate gas and convenience stores in addition to supermarket formats. Coborns in Minnesota, Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh, and KVAT in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee all operate both formats, as does Stop & Shop locally. With its alliance with F.L. Roberts, Big Y combines the expertise of the largest independent petroleum marketer in Western Mass. with the largest independently owned and operated supermarket chain in New England. According to Big Y President and COO Charles D’Amour, “we get the best of both worlds with our Big Y Express partnership. On the one hand, we are learning about gas stations and convenience stores. On the other, we are providing our expertise in food coupled with our strong private brand to enhance the experience for our customers.” Steve Roberts, F.L. Roberts’s president, expressed the same enthusiasm for this partnership. “Two well-established companies have combined their expertise to help each other grow to better service our customers and communities.” Headquartered in Springfield, Big Y boasts 61 locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts and more than 10,000 employees. The fourth-generation, family-owned F.L. Roberts was founded in 1920 by Frank Roberts as an automotive-parts and tire business in the South End of Springfield. Today, the company has expanded to include other automotive specialties at nearly 60 sites with 500 employees in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The company’s network of automotive-service companies includes 26 convenience stores, 20 car washes, nine Jiffy Lubes, two truck-fueling centers, and the Whately Diner.

AIC Ranks High in Teacher Education
SPRINGFIELD — American International College has been ranked sixth among colleges in Massachusetts for providing teacher education. The rankings were published recently by the College Database, a not-for-profit organization that provides free information about education options both nationally and locally to students, parents, and other interested parties. According to the College Database list, with nearly 500 education graduates last year, AIC ranked higher in teacher education than any other Western Mass. college. “The ranking acknowledges our hard work and commitment to preparing highly effective classroom teachers, reading specialists, and school leaders,” said Esta Sobey, associate dean of Education at the college. AIC offers education programs in several areas, including early childhood, elementary, moderate disabilities, and 10 subjects on the middle/secondary level, leading to initial teacher licensure in those areas. There is also a new five-year program leading to a bachelor’s degree in an arts and science area with a minor in education after four years, and a master of Education degree with licensure after the fifth year. Sobey said the college’s education programs have expanded in recent years, not only on the AIC campus, but across the state. “We have grown to 12 sites across the Commonwealth, and in 2012-13, AIC prepared and endorsed 498 candidates for various initial and professional licenses,” she said. AIC Provost Dr. Todd Fritch said the ranking is further proof of the college’s commitment to education. “Our education programs strengthen the mission of the college by expanding opportunities for students to transform their lives and achieve personal and professional fulfillment through rewarding careers as education professionals,” he noted. “The programs offer students a mix of scholarship and practicality, as most of our professors are employed in the field, allowing them to offer a balance between theory and real-world application.” AIC external campus program sites include Buzzards Bay, East Bridgewater, Fall River/New Bedford, Greenfield, Lawrence, Marlborough, Medford, Pittsfield, Wakefield, Weymouth, and Worcester.

Senior Housing Project at Ludlow Mills Wins $300,000 Tax Credit
LUDLOW — The Westmass Area Development Corp. (Westmass) announced recently that the senior independent living project at Ludlow Mills has received an important state historic tax credit award of $300,000 from Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin. The award was critical to the project, allowing developer WinnDevelopment to move forward with financing its senior-living project at the mills. The senior-housing project will preserve historic mill building 10, in which 80 units of senior housing will be developed. The estimated total project cost is $24.5 million. Pending complete financing, Westmass is expected to convey Mill10 and the surrounding three acres to WinnDevelopment during the fourth quarter of 2014. Occupancy is expected to start about a year from now.

Agenda

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Agenda Departments

Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable
Jan. 28: Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop, presented by the Creative Marketing Group, is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

Difference Makers 2014
March 20: The sixth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The editors and publishers of BusinessWest are currently reviewing nominations for the class of 2014. The winners will be announced in the magazine’s Feb. 10 issue. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

People On the Move

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Departments People on the Move

Scott Pasquale

Scott Pasquale

Berkshire Bank recently announced that Scott Pasquale has assumed the new role of Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. In this position, Pasquale will be responsible for the Pioneer Valley and will be based out of the East Columbus Avenue location in Springfield. Pasquale will manage commercial relationships in Western Mass., providing a high level of expertise in commercial lending.  Hewill also provide a dedicated relationship between commercial customers and Berkshire Bank’s other lines of business and financial services. Prior to coming to Berkshire, Pasquale worked for TD Bank in commercial lending and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial-services industry. Pasquale has worked for financial institutions in the Pioneer Valley and Connecticut, including UPS Capital and Glastonbury Bank & Trust Co. He attended the College of Wooster and earned a BA in Economics. Pasquale is on the board of the Western Mass. chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Assoc., which he serves as Treasurer. He also is an active participant in fund-raising for the Boy Scouts of America.
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Katherine Coolidge

Katherine Coolidge

Katherine Coolidge, a Law Librarian at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP, was recently chosen by the American Assoc. of Law Libraries as its new Executive Board Secretary. Coolidge has a JD from the Western New England University School of Law.
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Kyle Sullivan

Kyle Sullivan

Kyle Sullivan, a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist with the John M. Glover Insurance Agency, has been named the Western Mass. Regional Member of the Year Award recipient for BNI, an international business-networking group. The award recognizes a member who is actively involved in running the chapter and has gone beyond expectations to help other members achieve new levels of success through BNI. Sullivan, a member of the BNI Mill River Chapter in Northampton since March 2011, is currently vice president of that chapter. Sullivan has worked for the Glover agency for five years and is a third-generation insurance agent. He works with businesses to educate them about the types of risks associated with their business, helping them reduce the chances of a loss through policies. Last year, he was voted ‘most valuable participant’ by class members at the Hartford School of Insurance when he was designated the commercial lines coverage specialist. Sullivan is also part of the Leadership Pioneer Valley class of 2014, a program that trains emerging leaders from the community, including nonprofits, business, and government, through a nine-month leadership-development program, and is a new board member of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.
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Jules Gaudreau, President of the Gaudreau Group Insurance and Financial Services Agency in Wilbraham, was recently elected Secretary of the National Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and will assume the office in September 2015, serving a one-year term. NAIFA, an association that serves and represents insurance and financial advisors, has a mission to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. Gaudreau is a Chartered Financial Consultant, a Certified Insurance Counselor, and a Licensed Insurance Advisor, and works primarily in the corporate market with a focus on employee benefits, estate, and business applications of life insurance and commercial property/casualty lines. Gaudreau is also a Million Dollar Round Table member and Top of the Table qualifier. A frequent speaker, Gaudreau is a past president of both the state and local affiliates of NAIFA and, on numerous occasions, has provided both written and oral testimony to the Massachusetts Legislature and other regulatory authorities.  He has been a director of the Mass. Assoc. of Insurance Agents and was president of Independent Insurance Agents of Hampden County, as well as the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County.
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Shirley Simolari

Shirley Simolari

Keller Williams Realty of the Pioneer Valley recently added Shirley Simolari to its team. Simolari — an integral part of the startup of the newest bank in Springfield, NUVO Bank and Trust Co., where she served as Senior Vice President and Director of Creative Solutions — has an extensive knowledge of the banking industry and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Michael Buckmaster

Michael Buckmaster

Springfield-based NUVO Bank & Trust Co. announced that Michael Buckmaster, Vice President of Commercial Lending, has been appointed President of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hampden County board of directors. Buckmaster previously held the role of president from 2007 to 2009 and will serve another two-year term. Additionally, he is on the board of directors of the Hartsprings Foundation, which is responsible for the collection of donated clothes and personal items that benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hampden County. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hampden County has been in operation since 1967 and is a nonprofit, nationally affiliated agency that matches children and youth to caring adult volunteers in consistent one-to-one mentoring relationships.
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Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) Senior Planner Jayne Bernhard-Armington received the 2013 Young Planner Award, which recognizes a junior or mid-level young practicing planner who has excelled in leadership, increased the impact of planning in public and private decision-making, or enhanced the American Planning Assoc. Massachusetts chapter (APA-MA). Bernhard-Armington, who specializes in housing and land-use planning, has been with the PVPC since 2008. In addition, the PVPC was selected to receive a Comprehensive Planning Award by the APA-MA. The awards were recently presented at the 2013 APA-MA/Massachusetts Assoc. of Planning Directors Annual Awards in Cambridge. The Pioneer Valley Regional Housing Plan was recognized in the Comprehensive Planning Award’s Regional category. This award was created to honor a plan, program, or process of unusually high merit.
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Jean Wyld

Jean Wyld

Jean Wyld, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Springfield College, was recently presented with the Jacob Ludes III Leadership Award during the New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) annual conference. The award is named after long-time leader and supporter of the NEASC Jacob Ludes III, and recognizes volunteers within NEASC who demonstrate leadership qualities that further the goals and objectives of the association. Wyld was recognized for her committed work as chair of NEASC’s Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). As chair of the CIHE, Wyld provides leadership for the commission in its work of developing and applying the standards for accreditation that govern the nearly 300 public and private colleges and universities in New England and abroad accredited by NEASC. She also joined the NEASC board of trustees to represent the needs of higher education in the New England region and to external groups. Wyld has served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Springfield College since 2001. Prior to this role, she served as the Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Academic Affairs at York College of Pennsylvania, and as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. While at Colby-Sawyer, she was selected as an American Council of Education fellow, and served her fellowship year at Boston College.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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

• Jan. 8: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Ludlow Country Club, 1 Tony Lema Drive, Ludlow. The program will be “Success of Small Business,” a moderated panel discussion. For more information, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].
• Jan. 15: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Melha Shrine Center, 133 Longhill St., Springfield. Come clown around with us! Cost: $5. For more information, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 23: Big Raffle Drawing, 6 p.m. Only 300 tickets are for sale each year. Grand prize: $5,000; second prize: $500;
third prize, $200; fourth prize: $100, fifth prize: $50. The drawing takes place at the annual dinner meeting, Jan. 23, and you do not need to be present to win. For more information or to enter, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

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

• Jan. 28: Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop, 8-9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by the Creative Marketing Group. Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The  chamber has help on the way. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 15: PWC Tabletop Business Expo/Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, West Springfield. Showcase your product or service. For more information about the Professional Women’s Chamber, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 8: January After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Westwood Restaurant & Pub, 94 North Elm St., Westfield. Sponsored by Northpoint Mortgage. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, cash at the door. Haven’t been to an After 5? Your first one is free. For more information or to register, contact Pam at (413) 568-1618.
• Jan. 13: Health Care Symposium (time to be announced), at the Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall, Westfield State University. Presenter: Lynn Nichols, president of the Mass. Hospital Assoc. Sponsored by Noble Hospital. For more information or to register, contact Pam at (413) 568-1618.

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

• TBA: January Coffee with Mayor Cohen. Date and location to be announced. Keep checking website for updates, or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 5: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. (Event is open to the public; attendees must pay at the door if they’re non-members.) For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 26: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., at the Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, West Springfield. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• Jan. 16: January Third Thursday YPS Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Don’t miss this upcoming Third Thursday and the unique opportunity to become more involved with the YPS. Complementary parking in the Tower Square garage with elevator access directly to the venue. YPS is a guest of the Colony Club for this event. We ask that you please respect and follow their business-casual dress code; jeans will not be permitted. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Invite your friends and bring plenty of business cards. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members, including food and a cash bar.

Court Dockets

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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
Arnold’s & Eddies Food Inc. v. West Street Bar & Grill Inc. d/b/a Maximum Capacity
Allegation: Breach of contract and monies owed: $7,054
Filed: 12/4/13

Gwendolyn A. Corden v. Family Dollar Store
Allegation: Negligent property maintenance causing injury: $3,640
Filed: 11/15/13

Ondrick Natural Earth, LLC v. Connecticut Valley Landscaping Inc. and Steve E. Bercume
Allegation: Breach of contract and monies owed: $5,516.49
Filed: 11/18/13

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
American Express v. Brent J. Bertelli and Bertelli Holdings
Allegation: Breach of contract: $39,000
Filed: 11/26/13

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Blake Group Holdings Inc. d/b/a Blake Equipment v. Richard A. Baker d/b/a Geosun Design
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $41,497.13
Filed: 12/10/13

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Donald F. Kelloway Jr. v. Core Security Technologies
Allegation: Suit on previous judgment: $3,337.24
Filed: 10/17/13

John P. O’Rourke v. The Hampshire Council of Governments
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: $3,859.24
Filed: 11/5/13

Sesac Inc. v. Cutting Edge Broadcasting Inc. d/b/a WEIB-FM 106.3
Allegation: Breach of performance license agreement: $16,867.64
Filed: 10/7/13

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Board of Trustees Wentworth Condominium Trust v. J.W.O. Realty Inc. and Tallage, IMR
Allegation: Unpaid condominium common-area charges: $4,669.50
Filed: 12/2/13

East Baking Co. Inc. v. Papa’s Bread & Snack Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $33,880.50
Filed: 12/4/13

Goodless Electric Co. Inc. v. Target Restoration Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment for electrical goods and services rendered: $8,852.90
Filed: 11/22/13

Jaya Lodgings, LLC d/b/a Candlewood Suites v. Energy Smart Resources Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, misrepresentation, and monies owed: $57,600
Filed: 12/2/13

Skyworks, LLC v. Optimum Building and Inspection Services Inc.
Allegation: Balance remaining for rental equipment provided: $4,928.50
Filed: 11/20/13

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Gingerbread and Business Cards
YPS-1YPS-5YPS-7YPS-3The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) celebrated the holiday season amid the “Magic of Gingerbread” exhibit, which runs until Dec. 31 at the Springfield Museum of Science, for its monthly YPS Third Thursday networking event. Members and friends traded business cards surrounded by decorated holiday trees and dozens of fanciful gingerbread houses created by local bakeries, schools, youth groups, individuals, and families for the annual Gingerbread House Competition. Left to right from top: from left, Sean Wandrei, lecturer at UMass Amherst, Jeremy Leap, vice president of Commercial Lending at Country Bank, and Jeremy Hollins, operations and asset manager for Environmental Integrity; from left, Ryan McCollum, owner, RMC Strategies, Ed Nunez, assistant vice president, Business Development, Freedom Credit Union, and Jean Canosa Albano, manager of Public Services for the Springfield City Library; Mariga Ward, coordinator of ticket operations, and Eric Levine, coordinator of Business Development for Springfield Falcons Hockey; Ashley Clark, left, commercial service officer, Westfield Bank, and Kaitlin Casey, occupational therapist, Hartford Healthcare.

Party in PJs
SquareOneSanta Claus and Adam Quenneville, owner of Quenneville Roofing, Siding & Windows (seen here just left of Santa), both recently participated in this year’s Christmas pajama party at Square One’s King Street Children’s Center. Claus, Quenneville, and teacher Kristine Gorman (second from right) distributed 200 new toys and games, ensuring a happy holiday for each child.






Weighing In
Fat-HeadThe Springfield College Center for Wellness Education and Research (CWER) recently hosted a guest appearance by Tom Naughton, writer and director of Fat Head, the popular comedy-documentary about diet and health. The lecture, titled “Diet, Health, and the Wisdom of Crowds,” explored the growing notion that social networking is a key factor in healthcare, particularly with respect to lifestyle-related issues. Naughton, also an editor and writer for Family Safety and Health magazine, contributing writer for the Encyclopedia Britannica Health and Medical Annual, and a freelance humor writer for essays published in Newsweek and Omni, takes complex information about diet and nutrition and makes it both amusing and understandable to his audience. From left, Sara Gregory, assistant director, and Richard Wood, director, both of CWER, and Naughton.

Holiday Party
WTCC-xmasPartyNearly 100 area children attended the annual Children’s Holiday party on Dec. 14, hosted by WTCC 90.7 FM, the community radio station of Springfield Technical Community College. DJ Phillip Anthony Borras again volunteered as Santa Claus. Donations for the party, for toys and food, came from WTCC station members and area businesses. Barnes & Noble donated 100 books for the children.
(Photo by Christopher Winslow)

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of December 2013.

AGAWAM

Antique Aces
704 Springfield St.
William LeClair

Bittersweet
1325 Springfield St.
Kyu Lee

Heather Jill-Williams
850 Springfield St.
Heather Jill-Williams

L & A Transportation
3 Beekman Dr.
Lutvija Katica

Marzano Smith, LLC
346 Rowley St.
Josephine Smith

Sergey Savonin
30 Clifton Dr.
Sergey Savonin

St. John’s Travelers
2 Meadowbrook Manor
Joseph E. Cote

CHICOPEE

Being Well Therapeutic Massage
1263 Granby Road
Alina Zielinski

Jude Craft Specialties
88 Old Fuller Road
Judith Bourne

Poor Boys Closeouts
460 Chicopee St.
Cody Gregoire

Western Mass. Emergency Electric
117 Sunny Meade Ave.
Brian Riddle

EAST LONGMEADOW

Springfield Valley Hypnosis Center
280 North Main St.
Sandra Newmann

Toner Plastics Inc.
35 Industrial Dr.
Steven Graham

Veritech Corporation
80 Denslow Road
Steven Graziano

GREENFIELD

Aerus Electrolux
40 Bank Row
MMB Marketing Inc.

BK Tile & Stone
50 Federal St.
Billy Whittaker

CAB Transportation
76 Vernon St.
Cynthia Aldrich

Dollar General
367 Federal St.
DG Retail, LLC

Grover Home Improvement
245 Friar Way
Michael Grover

Martin’s Farm
341 Plain Road
Adam Martin

HOLYOKE

CVS Pharmacy
325 Pine St.
Linda M. Cimbron

Harting Associates
11 Grant St.
Carl F. Harting

Ilevis Hair and Salon
171 High St.
Isadeliz Rivera

Mercy Recovery Services
1233 Main St.
Kevin Jourdain

Vape and Hookah Emporium
50 Holyoke St.
Keycha Mastey

PALMER

JMP Environmental Consulting
116 Main St.
John Prenosil

Tenczar’s Food Town
2004 Main St.
Malik Saghir

SPRINGFIELD

Aastha Inc.
459 Main St.
Chandresh S. Patel

American Handyman
104 Seymour Ave.
Jean Wunch

Andrew L. Woods Ties
140 Bowles St.
Andrew L. Woods

Boutique Paris
36 Hillside Dr.
Yunier Rusinque

Brace Cleaning Service
163 Old Farm Road
Jeffrey S. Brace

Bruno & Albano Property Management
261 Oakland St.
Alexis A. Bruno

Cristal’s Market
261 Oakland St.
Pedro T. Perez

Crystal’s Z and R Lawn Care
73 Navajo Road
Crystal Kelly-Reid

D & F Food Services Inc.
355 Belmont Ave.
Aleandro Mirabal

Dream Décor Inc.
756 State St.
Abdul Sattar

Game Boyz
904 Carew St.
Thu T. Nguyen

Grannies, LLC
174 Wollaston St.
Joy N. Owens

J.G. Barber Shop
176 Oakland St.
Gerardo Antonio

James Scurry Home Improvement
87 Duryea St.
James Scurry

Jasran Construction
252 Parker St.
Randy E. Wilson

JSG
22 Dunbar St.
Joanna S. Gawron

K Financial Services
569 Page Blvd.
Patricia M. Korman

K.O.C. Construction
11 Gold St.
Nelson Menjivar

Latin Gourmet
1655 Main St.
Juan J. Roldan

WESTFIELD

Bright Cloud Studio
102 Elm St.
Robert F. Burch III

M & K Lighted Cemetery Wreaths
33 Stuart Place
Carol Tessier

Sharon Morley Photography
730 Montgomery Road
Sharon A. Morley

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Beacon Aba Services
59 Interstate Dr.
Robert F. Littleton

Big Time Cuts Barbershop
2009 Riverdale St.
Victor M. Lopez

Bio Green Existence
119 Highland Ave.
Jonathan Karas

First Chance Life Coaching
51 Van Deene St.
Kency Gilet

Galleria 11:32
715 Main St.
Gabriel Martinez

Khan Heating Oil
2383 Westfield St.
David K. Frasco

Willett Quality Jobs
1350 Morgan Road
Denis M. Willett

Editorial

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Opinion
Maybe 2014 Will Be the Year

EditorialPenWSJThe recession of the late ’80s and early ’90s was memorable for many reasons.
For starters, there was the swiftness with which it brought an end to the go-go ’80s and the real-estate boom that changed this region in so many ways. The building stopped, the for-sale signs went up (and stayed up), and the properties eventually went to foreclosure and back to the banks and their OREO (other real estate owned) portfolios to wait for a better day.
As for those banks, some of them disappeared from the landscape entirely, while others were absorbed by larger institutions, with their names lost to history. For those that survived, it was a difficult time of intense scrutiny and tighter regulation that made day-to-day life exponentially more difficult.
There was also the collapse of the minicomputer and the end of the so-called Massachusetts Miracle, and a prolonged residential real-estate slump.
But for most who were in business then, the recession will be remembered for the recovery — if one could call it that — that followed and how painfully slow and meager it was. The common refrains were, alternately, ‘when are things going to get better?’ and ‘are things ever going to get better?’
The current recovery hasn’t been quite that bad, although we would say it comes close. Things are certainly better than they were in 2008 and early 2009, and conditions have improved from just a few years ago — they just haven’t improved as much as business owners would like.
There are many reasons why, but it boils down to two things. First, there’s general uncertainty about what will come next, which is still causing hesitation on the part of many when it comes to expansion, new initiatives, and projects that can absorb space in the region’s many industrial parks. Second, there has been only marginal improvement in the employment picture, especially in many of the larger communities in this region, such as Springfield and Holyoke.
We all know from our history, especially as it pertains to the Great Depression, that when people are not employed, they are not spending money. When they are employed, well, they’re more inclined to spend, which helps companies grow, which prompts investments and expansion, which puts more people to work, which prompts more spending … you know the cycle, and you watched it happen in the mid-’80s and again in the late ’90s.
As 2013 draws to a close, it appears that we’re perhaps, and finally, on the cusp of recovery that might prompt people to bring out the word ‘real.’ The economists we spoke with (see story, page 15) were careful to hedge their bets and offer caveats, especially those related to the dysfunctional government in Washington and a still-shaky global economy.
But there are ample signs, including an improved housing market, a solid November jobs report, and modest payroll growth in the Bay State, to indicate that the economy is in fact getting healthier, and this trend will continue and likely accelerate in the year to come.
Let’s hope the projections are right. This recovery hasn’t been quite as bad as the one in the early ’90s, but it has been long, slow, and for the most part unremarkable.
The year ahead will likely see the start of construction of an $800 million casino in the South End of Springfield, creation of a UMass satellite facility in Springfield, real progress on Union Station, and other initiatives. It would be helpful if all that was accompanied by an economic expansion that touched all sectors.
There’s still a great deal of uncertainty and turmoil to deal with, but it looks like it’s time to change the music to something a little more upbeat.
Let’s hope so.

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies Departments

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

ACS, Inc.
Architectural Construction
Tavernia, Lee Francis
PO Box 254
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/13/13

Arruda, Edmund S.
Arruda, Laura B.
572 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/13

Asante, Lana
6 Acton St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

Barnett, Mychael
14 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Baum, Alan L.
30 Miller Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Bedore, John P.
262 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Bielunis, Alexander John
8 Sequoia Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/12/13

Bixby, Jane C.
372 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Boucher, Robin M.
245 Sand Springs Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Bresnahan, Alyssa M.
P.O. Box 464
Holyoke, MA 01041
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Brooks, Tara M.
999 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/14/13

Brown, Donna M.
16 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/11/13

Butler, George W.
Butler, Esther A.
PO Box 25
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/13

Campbell, Lori A.
44 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Caney, Verna M.
269 Stony Hill Road
Apt. G3-108
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/13

Cassidy, Mary Catherine
44 Maple St. #1
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Collins, Todd W.
653 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/05/13

Core Fitness
St. Sauveur, John
27 Chapin Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Crespo Negron, Carlos Alverto
Baez Alvarado, Maritza
134 Union St. Apt 35
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Crow, Karen A.
a/k/a Moorhouse, Karen
394 Chapin St.
Apartment 12
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

DAS Construction
Stein, Yanir
a/k/a Stein Schabes, Yanir
Ban Stein, Rachel Ina
Stein, Rachel
18 Fort Hill Road
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Daviau, David E.
111 Adelaide Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/18/13

DeJesus, Erica Ann-Marie
a/k/a Williamsen, Erica Ann-Marie
74 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Dembinske, Paula
53 Beacon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Depalma, Brooke N.
56 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Drinkwine, Kathy A.
118 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/11/13

Dufraine, Tammy J.
77 Skyridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01102
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Faulkner, Donald W.
4 Marshall St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/09/13

Fehily, Thomas G.
Fehily, Kathryn M.
23 Tom St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Fila, Christopher E.
1331 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/08/13

Flahive, Ted M.
105 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Flis, John M.
Flis, Helen E.
670 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Fortier, Jean R.
76 Mitchell Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/13/13

Francisco, Pascual M.
P.O. Box 1089
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Gentile, Dominick Joseph
Gentile, Lori Jean
359 South Branch Parkway
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/13

Germain, Jeffery L.
29 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Gibbons, Matthew S.
159 Pleasant St.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/13

Gilliam, Thomas F.
Gilliam, Jessica R.
a/k/a Shaw, Jessica
a/k/a Tower, Jessica
P.O. Box 87
Lee, MA 01260
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/08/13

Girly’s Grill Inc.
Lind, Loribeth
11 Valley View Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Glace, Andrew J.
97 Van Meter Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/20/13

Gomes, Victor G.
Gomes, Jennifer J.
42 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Gornall, Justin M.
Gornall, Theresa A.
5 Ingersoll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/13

Green, Gordon C.
7 Nelson St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/14/13

Griffin, Brian Patrick
7 Evangeline Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/12/13

Hampshire Computer Service
Brosseau, Daryl W.
6 Parc Place Apt. 7
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Hanson, Deanna H.
8 Acorn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Harrington, Brian K.
10 Lakewood Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/15/13

Heston, Cheryl A.
35 Hadely Road, Apt. 222
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Heywood, David
PO Box 675
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Hill, Stephen T.
4 Warren Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/08/13

Jarvis, Richard T.
62 Thornton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Jones, Jacque L.
P.O. Box 63
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/13

Jose, Ramon E.
25 Talcott Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Jozefowicz, Lynn A.
120 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Jurczyk, Thomas J.
97 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/04/13

Kelleher, Timothy G.
Kelleher, Louise D.
33 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/13

Kenyon, Mary-Lou J.
a/k/a Dronzek, Marylou J.
a/k/a Kenyon, Marylou
a/k/a Dronzek, Marylou
2038 Oak St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/13

Kingsbury, James R.
7 Sefton Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077-9746
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/30/13

Kokoski, Christine Lucia
358 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Kumiega, Amber R.
51A Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

LaFountain, Donna J.
439 Crane Ave., Apt. #4
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

Lane, Allison T.
47 Emmet St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Lasorsa, Anthony J.
Lasorsa, Laura M.
10 Gary Place
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Lavelle, Sandra G.
28 Russell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/13/13

Lenkowski, Farilyn E.
25 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/19/13

Leonard, Joseph Robert
8C Elm St.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Lockwood, Lydia E.
148 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Manzi, Philip
100 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/15/13

Manzi, Diane M.
11 Buckingham Drive
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/15/13

Marie, Leticia
99 Lawrence St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/14/13

Martinez, Margarita
116 Barre St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Marusarz, Laurie J.
240 Lenox Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/15/13

Masterjohn, Nicholas
Masterjohn, Ligia
10 Burbank Ave.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

McLean, Bruce T.
McLean, Dawn L.
111 Stevenson St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Mieltowski, John S.
PO Box 686
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/17/13

Miner, Bradford L.
Miner, Virginia P.
a/k/a Perrier, Virginia L.
PO Box 1176
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Molina, Marisol
a/k/a Molina, Marie D.
18 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/13/13

Morrow, James M.
34 Cross Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Murray, Velikia V.
33 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/30/13

Nolin, Jennifer
P.O. Box 39
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/13

O’Neil, Todd M.
34 Nantasket St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/07/13

Opalenik, Stephen
5 Bach Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/03/13

Orr, Sterling W.
146 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Parker, Roger
29 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Pelletier, Lori A.
34 Cross Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Pennell, Daisy C.
2 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/25/13

Perez, Evelyn E.
5 Belli Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/14/13

Rafferty, Maureen
139 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/26/13

Roberts, Darryll T.
152 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Rodriguez, Cesar Guillermo
124 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

Rose, Kathleen P.
16B Hampshire Heights
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/13/13

Rouillard, Roger J.
Rouillard, Shannon A.
a/k/a Zachary, Shannon
20 Ward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Rovatti-Leonard, Angela Eileen
8C Elm St.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Ruddeforth, Thomas H.
Ruddeforth, Debra J.
468 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/12/13

Russell, Sharon L.
298 School St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/10/13

Russo, Gasparino M.
Russo, Christine M.
214 Lawton St
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Salem, Joseph G.
65 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/04/13

Salgado-Agosto, William
372 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Santaniello, Catherine V.
7 Plumtree Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Santiago, Joanne
70 Broadway St., Apt 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

Sayles, Kimberly A.
a/k/a Childs, Kimberly A.
139 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/29/13

Serrato, Joseph V.
Serrato, Kathleen S.
10 Town Farm Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/05/13

Sivard, Michelle F.
264 Huntington Road
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/13

Smith, Dakota L. Cotton
PO Box 60311
Longmeadow, MA 01116-0311
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 10/18/13

Smith, Vincent Matthew
53 Sanford St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Snow, Brian J.
102 South Main Road
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/08/13

St. Sauveur, Susan
319 West Ave
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/22/13

Stanton, Leslea L.
906 George Carter Road
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/01/13

Stone, Cindy C.
36 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/14/13

Storer, Michael L.
Lafountain, Nancy R.
12 George St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/06/13

Tatro, Timothy F.
20 Biltmore Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/07/13

Thayer, Virginia E.
786 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/04/13

Thibault, Yvette
P.O. Box 1242
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/30/13

Thomas, Jermey L.
64 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/28/13

Thompson, Ronald W.
Thompson, Kim A.
117 Athol Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/04/13

Torres, Wilson
70 Walnut St., Apt. 70
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Trinidad, Felix R.
43 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Vallecillo, Jessica P.
84 Fuller St., Unit 12
Ludlow, MA 01056-2310
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/24/13

Vancini, Mona A.
146 Kathleen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/05/13

Vazquez, Angel J.
764 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/21/13

Watson, Richard W.
Watson, Ann E.
40 East Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/31/13

Wood, Brian C.
Wood, Amy
74 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 10/23/13

Zina, Jovita B.
P.O. Box 148
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/07/13

Opinion

By
Opinion
Deliberation Needed on Minimum Wage

In 2006, the state Legislature enacted a two-step increase in the minimum wage, raising it to $8 per hour by January 2008. At the time, that rate was the second-highest in the country, behind Washington state and tied with California. Just about each year since then, the issue of increasing the minimum wage comes up for debate on Beacon Hill, and this year was no different.
On the second-to-last day of the 2013 legislative session, the Senate passed a bill increasing the rate in three steps to $11 per hour while tying additional increases to inflation. The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) advocated that the Senate move its vote until the new year for several reasons, not the least of which was the timing of the vote so late in the session, giving amendments to the bill very little attention and time for debate, and the House virtually no chance to debate either the bill or its amendments until the new year.
The ACCGS expects the issue to come to a head early in the coming year. We suspect the rate will be increased, as the debate seems more focused on what the rate will be rather than if the rate will be higher and whether or not it will be tied to an inflation-linked index, and how this acknowledged increase in the cost of doing business will be offset by decreases in other business costs.
Even the term ‘minimum wage’ is being debated. There are some in the Legislature who would prefer the rate be increased even higher than the Senate’s suggested $11 per hour, noting that it would be a ‘living wage,’ and there are those who would like to see a more moderate and reasoned approach for a ‘starting wage.’
Whatever the term, a wage is a wage, and wages constitute one of a company’s largest operating costs. As such, the ACCGS believes more debate and deliberation is needed on this issue, and is calling for a very careful and detailed look at any request for an increase.
A recent survey of chamber members showed that more than 80% of the respondents already pay above the state and federal minimum wage, with more than half paying an hourly rate of $10 or more. More than 80% said an increase in the minimum wage was somewhat or very important to them, noting their very real concern that a large increase would cause upward pressure on all wages. Many of the businesses went so far as to acknowledge that other steps would need to be taken in their individual businesses to offset that pressure.
The ACCGS recognizes that more than 10 other states have increased their minimum wage rate this year, but believes that none have taken it to the levels the Massachusetts Senate did. We know there are studies as to the pros and cons of an increase and the impact it has on the economy and on jobs, and our own survey results show there will be an impact. With an unemployment rate in our region that is almost 50% higher than the state in general, actions that could inhibit job creation must be scrutinized.
As the House moves its debate forward, the chamber will advocate with representatives for moderation in any increase in the minimum wage, recognizing what negative impacts could occur, while at the same time, the chamber will call for a linked action to reductions in other costs of doing business, such as the unemployment-insurance tax. Like the minimum wage, where this state ranks among the highest in the U.S., the same holds true for the cost of unemployment insurance. The chamber firmly believes we should all work collectively and collaboratively at reducing the costs of owning and operating a business in the Commonwealth to enable job creation, reduce unemployment, and improve the overall economy of the region.

Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda is president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield.

Real Estate Transactions

By
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

81 Baptist Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Hoff FT
Seller: Scott G. Lesure
Date: 11/08/13

50 Whitney Acres
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Scott G. Lesure
Seller: Whitney, Walter A. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/13

BERNARDSTON

78 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Celt C. Grant
Seller: Jacques A. Lamuniere
Date: 11/08/13

51 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Keir IRT
Seller: Elizabeth L. Thurston
Date: 11/07/13

COLRAIN

340 Wilson Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jill Horton-Lyons
Seller: Priscilla A. Merritt
Date: 11/08/13

GILL

33 Atherton Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Raymond E. Purington
Seller: Scott R. Miller
Date: 11/06/13

GREENFIELD

33 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Susan K. Farber
Seller: Janet E. Robert
Date: 11/08/13

37 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: MBM Congress Street LLC
Seller: Paul E. Conway
Date: 11/06/13

77 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: MBM Congress Street LLC
Seller: Paul E. Conway
Date: 11/06/13

102 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: David M. Hyde
Seller: Andre I. Melcuk
Date: 11/06/13

MONTAGUE

166 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Stage 2 Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Dot & Dip LLC
Date: 11/07/13

40 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Eric J. Wapner
Seller: Donald R. Loveland
Date: 11/04/13

NORTHFIELD

34 East St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Christina A. Pike
Seller: Marian A. Holbrook RET
Date: 11/07/13

302 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Jonathan T. Heydenreich
Seller: Corinne Burnham
Date: 11/08/13

SHUTESBURY

24 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Kent A. Whitney
Seller: David Mitchell
Date: 11/07/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

533 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mikhail Ashlaban
Seller: Mercadante, Gaetano L., (Estate)
Date: 11/07/13

188 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ilya Shamir
Seller: Christopher Petropoulos
Date: 11/08/13

24 Zacks Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $389,300
Buyer: George F. Hagan
Seller: T. Russo Construction Corp.
Date: 11/08/13

CHICOPEE

24 Beesley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Meghan K. Sullivan
Seller: Robert Nowicki
Date: 11/06/13

461 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Vincent Moreira
Seller: Robert E. Dupuis
Date: 11/08/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

45 Deer Park Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: GB Real Estate LLC
Seller: Raymond C. Legary
Date: 11/07/13

41 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Corey R. Lucier
Seller: John C. Tranghese
Date: 11/04/13

42 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $138,087
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jason G. Peskurich
Date: 11/04/13

Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: East Longmeadow Self Storage
Seller: Rugby Properties LLC
Date: 11/05/13

17 Maynard St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Ming Chen
Seller: Richard M. Quackenbush
Date: 11/04/13

25 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bruce B. Bouchard
Seller: Bernadette Haskins
Date: 11/08/13

162 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Gary S. Allen
Seller: Favorita Realty LLC
Date: 11/08/13

178 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,510
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Barbara L. Punis
Date: 11/08/13

HOLYOKE

23 Gary Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Peter J. Higgins
Seller: Helen T. Shea
Date: 11/07/13

67 Lynch Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Martin J. Bryant
Seller: Patrick T. McKenna
Date: 11/08/13

24 Thomas Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $173,697
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Amanda K. Ezold
Date: 11/07/13

21 Vadnais St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Patrick McKenna
Seller: Mary A. McDonough
Date: 11/08/13

LONGMEADOW

53 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: James J. Fitzgerald
Seller: Mary Kelleher
Date: 11/08/13

93 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Marc J. Zerbe
Seller: Glazier, Ruth E., (Estate)

158 Wenonah Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Stewart E. Creelman
Seller: Barbara H. Armstrong
Date: 11/04/13

41 Woolworth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Miranda
Seller: Joseph E. Pelletier
Date: 11/04/13

LUDLOW

209 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Misterka
Seller: Susan M. Moffett
Date: 11/07/13

Rosewood Dr. #2
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: George D. Rosa
Seller: Rosewood Meadows Inc.
Date: 11/05/13

385 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jessica Bashaw
Seller: RRR Homes LLC
Date: 11/06/13

128 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sally A. Zielinski
Seller: Maria Carvalho
Date: 11/05/13

MONSON

147 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Rahkonen IRT
Seller: John N Rahkonen
Date: 11/06/13

Macomber Road #MULTI
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $1,881,000
Buyer: Sune Monson 1 LLC
Seller: John M. Arooth
Date: 11/04/13

73 Woodhill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Katherine Silver
Seller: Costello, John D. Sr., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/13

PALMER

3013 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: David R. O’Keefe
Seller: John Sullivan
Date: 11/08/13

SPRINGFIELD

48 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $146,714
Buyer: Timothy V. Flouton
Seller: Stanley S. Wiater
Date: 11/08/13

343 Evergreen Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Thomas Belliveau
Seller: Noreen P. Collett
Date: 11/04/13

5 Fayette St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jean E. Frazier
Seller: Thomas P. Libiszewski
Date: 11/07/13

100 Garvey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Anibal C. Rivera
Seller: Charles R. Calabrese
Date: 11/05/13

72 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Maria D. Ramos
Seller: Richard Harty
Date: 11/08/13

86 Paulk Ter.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $206,369
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Celia E. Lacroix
Date: 11/08/13

1570 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,360
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Esther Fletcher-Cruz
Date: 11/08/13

204 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,400
Buyer: Laurie J. Thomas
Seller: Gilmore, Diana M., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/13

85 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Justin D. Roberts
Seller: Clifford W. Zimmer
Date: 11/05/13

254 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Daniel C. Hankins
Seller: Lakeisha Norris
Date: 11/05/13

95 Upton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,505
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Elizabeth A. Focosi
Date: 11/05/13

SOUTHWICK

111 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Michael Abelin
Seller: Joseph T. Legein
Date: 11/07/13

13 Hunters Ridge Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Eric A. Ellison
Seller: Cheryl C. Clapprood
Date: 11/07/13

7 Tammy Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: William J. Chapman
Seller: Keith J. Mead
Date: 11/07/13

WALES

37 Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Meldrim
Seller: Walter Wallace
Date: 11/05/13

WESTFIELD

11 Carole Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Ryan A. Schnopp
Seller: Margaret P. Schnopp
Date: 11/08/13

31 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: William Foxe
Seller: Dawn Blanchette-Labarre
Date: 11/04/13

273 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Benjamin L. Quackenbush
Seller: Donald S. Bozek
Date: 11/07/13

480 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Rui M. Baltazar
Seller: Kelemen, Renate H., (Estate)
Date: 11/07/13

422 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Matthew E. Fontanilles
Seller: Richard J. Armstrong
Date: 11/08/13

99 Springfield Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: N&J LLC
Seller: Balise Automotive Realty LP
Date: 11/08/13

48 Yankee Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,807
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Katherine A. Godbout
Date: 11/07/13

WILBRAHAM

14 Oldwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Kyle B. Laflamme
Seller: Dominic D. Maloni
Date: 11/08/13

21 Shady Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Toyoko Yoshida
Seller: Rebecca Zorin
Date: 11/05/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

211 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Dmitri Robbins
Seller: Ephraim Robbins
Date: 11/04/13

263 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $210,070
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Esworth M. James
Date: 11/06/13

BELCHERTOWN

9 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Christopher S. Sweeney
Seller: J. N Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 11/04/13

50 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Pitoniak
Seller: Moore Contractors Inc.
Date: 11/07/13

EASTHAMPTON

311 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Joan M. Cinner
Seller: Thomas Kierzek
Date: 11/05/13

Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: David M. Lepine
Seller: E.T. & S.A. Zachazewski IRT
Date: 11/08/13

211 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anna Paskausky
Seller: Peter Vogel
Date: 11/07/13

36 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert K. Eckert
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 11/05/13

GRANBY

33 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: James D. Damours
Seller: Stephen F. Marion
Date: 11/04/13

HADLEY

379 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Hadley Mall Outparcel LLC
Seller: ZEE Realty LLC
Date: 11/08/13

HUNTINGTON

4 Rockybrook Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Brian A. Wagner
Seller: Sharon A. Lamoureux
Date: 11/08/13

MIDDLEFIELD

25 Reservoir Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mary D. Doyle
Date: 11/06/13

NORTHAMPTON

392 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ronald T. Blechner
Seller: Ann M. Hall
Date: 11/08/13

198 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Louise M. Martindell
Seller: Jesse C. Montgomery
Date: 11/04/13

239 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Shonna M. Hatoum
Seller: James A. North
Date: 11/08/13

298 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Irven A. Gammon
Seller: Theodore J. Farrie
Date: 11/04/13

721 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $173,726
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tara M. Dennis
Date: 11/06/13

PELHAM

14 King St.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Tristan D. Boscardin
Seller: Donald A. Weaver
Date: 11/08/13

SOUTH HADLEY

3 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,080
Buyer: Mark S. Kendall
Seller: Stanley M. Jordan
Date: 11/06/13

37 Haig Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: ZCG Properties LLC
Seller: Gerald E. Price
Date: 11/06/13

660 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jorge B. Gomez
Seller: Philip J. Sheridan
Date: 11/08/13
23 Park Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Dame
Seller: Sean M. Dean
Date: 11/06/13

34 Woodbridge Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Joseph E. Lynch
Seller: First Cong Church
Date: 11/08/13

SOUTHAMPTON

195 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Cadigan
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 11/08/13

96 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: William T. Labrie
Seller: John & Alice Slabinski LT
Date: 11/08/13

WARE

20 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Whitham
Seller: Tomothy C. Norwood
Date: 11/06/13

9 Skyview Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Jane E. Quimby
Seller: Lori A. Cebula
Date: 11/04/13

WESTHAMPTON

15 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Mathew W. Clement
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 11/06/13

Building Permits

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2013.

CHICOPEE

D & D Chicopee Realty
49 Highland Ave.
$10,500 — Remodel second floor

Default Service Inc.
46 McKinstry Ave.
$8,000 — Strip and re-roof

Pioneer Valley Condo Association
63 Colonial Circle
$25,000 — New roof

Primo Electric
711 East Main St.
$25,000 — Create office space
PALMER

Development Associates
21 Third St.
$10,000 — Foundation only for addition to manufacturing plant

SOUTH HADLEY

Cumberland Farms
507 Newton St.
$2,000 — Exterior renovations

SPRINGFIELD

3640 Main St., LLC
3640 Main St.
$63,000 — Build out for new office

Baystate Medical
298 Carew St.
$274,000 — Fit out space for pharmacy

Pearson Development Co.
1322 Liberty St.
$35,000 — New roof

Performing Arts Center
1000 State St.
$93,000 — Interior renovations

Smith and Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$318,000 — Create a new testing room

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Church of the Good Shepard
214 Elm St.
$15,000 — New roof

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
1080 Riverdale St.
$5,000 — Interior renovations

Dominic and Christine Pompi
1272 Memorial Ave.
$55,000 — Strip and re-roof

Hayden Corporation
333 River St.
$10,000 — Extend access drive behind building and exterior renovations

Joe Stevens
1501 Elm St.
$68,000 — Interior repairs

PictureThis

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Departments Picture This

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Night at the Museum

IMG_1153Herbie,-Tim-Allen-and-three-othersHolly,-Stuart,-Carol-&-Noel-LearyAt a sold-out Holiday Gala 2013 on Dec. 5, attendees enjoyed cocktails at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts before strolling across the Quadrangle for an elegant dinner in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.  The annual event, which benefits the Springfield Museums, featured live jazz by Berkshire Jazz Underground and vocalists from Springfield College. Top right: from left, Brian Lees, former Hampden County Clerk of Courts; Heriberto Flores, executive director, New England Farmworkers Council; Mary-Beth Cooper, president of Springfield College; Tim Allen, United Way of Pioneer Valley and Springfield city councilor; and Vanessa Otero, director of the North End Campus Coalition. Bottom left: from left, Stuart Prall; Holly Smith-Bové, Springfield Museums president; Carol Leary, president of Bay Path College; and her husband, Noel Leary.
Photos by Ed Cohen

Going Out in Style

IMG_1161IMG_1159More than 175 friends, colleagues, and area business owners and managers turned out at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Dec. 9 to honor Gail Sherman, who recently announced that she will be retiring after 17 years as director of the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. At left: Sherman with Ron Proulx, business director of Dave’s Truck Repair in Springfield and chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. Right, Sherman shares a moment with Joe Peters, former chairman of the chamber’s board and CEO of Universal Plastics, and Doris Ransford, longtime director of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, who partnered with Sherman on a number of initiatives and retired herself in 2012.

Into the Next Phase

BWard-Retire-Party-72BWard-Retire-Party-96BWard-Retire-Party-131BWard-Retire-Party-117The Regional Employment Board (REB) of Hampden County staged a retirement party for long-time executive director Bill Ward on Dec. 10 at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. More than 300 friends and associates, including local, state, and national political leaders, honored Ward — who was one of the first winners of BusinessWest’s Difference Makers award — for his more than 30 years of tireless work to address and improve workforce issues. Left to right from top left: Ward poses with Michael Ashe, Hampden County Sheriff; Team Hoyt, son Rick and father Dick, with Ward, a one-time chairman of the board at Kamp for Kids, a camp for physically disabled and able-bodied children founded by the Hoyt family; Ward is flanked by son Christopher, customer service representative for Fedex, and daughter Michelle Ward, a writer and reporter for People magazine; REB staff members gather around Ward after the festivities.Photos by Michael Epaul

Bottom right photo by Ed Cohen

Court Dockets

By
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
Baystate Elevator Co. v. CDM Properties, LLC
Allegation: Breach of written elevator maintenance agreement: $10,000
Filed: 10/25/13

Mary Lou Sanborn v. Lapinski Electric Inc. and Christopher Lapinski
Allegation: Breach of settlement agreement: $15,000
Filed: 11/7/13

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Emily Bauer v. ServiceNet Inc. and Micah Matthia
Allegation: Negligent operation of a vehicle causing injury: $24,999
Filed: 11/6/13

Yvette Ramirez v. Holyoke Mall Co., L.P.
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing injury: $3,634.86
Filed: 10/17/13

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Jack Clemente v. Gary Martinelli and Martinelli Descenza PC
Allegation: Unfair and deceptive acts in representation as a personal attorney: $700,000
Filed: 10/25/13

Jose Feliciano v. Basketball League of Western MA, Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Holy Name Parish, and Springfield Heat Youth Basketball
Allegation: Negligent hiring, failure to provide adequate security, assault and battery by a coach: $8,440.32
Filed: 10/23/13

Pioneer Valley Hotels Inc. v. Set in Concrete Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and negligence: $31,425
Filed: 11/5/13

William Wessig v. Edward Desarkis d/b/a Deluxe Limousine Service
Allegation: Defendant misclassified plaintiff as an independent contractor and failed to pay wages and overtime: $30,000
Filed: 11/8/13

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Amcor Inc. v. Hi-De Liners Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $96,491.28
Filed: 9/4/13

CNH Capital America, LLC v. Scott Hutkowski d/b/a Long Plain Farm
Allegation: Action for redelivery and repossession of certain goods and money damages as a result of default under the terms of a security agreement: $25,847.96
Filed: 9/13/13

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Inter-Ocean Investments d/b/a Fine Writing, LLC v. Jaishri J. Singh d/b/a ABC Gifts
Allegation: Unpaid credit-card charges: $2,115.79
Filed: 11/8/13

Juan C. Arevalo v. Philip B. Rayder, the Martin-Brower Co., LLC, CJ Transportation, LLC, and Reyes Holding Inc.
Allegation: Negligent operation of a motor vehicle: $13,173.49
Filed: 9/26/13

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. DB Installation Inc.
Allegation: Balance due on workers’ compensation policy: $6,990.17
Filed: 9/25/13

The Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Thomas Engwer III d/b/a Thomas Engwer Trucking
Allegation: Breach of contract and monies owed: $10,821.00
Filed: 10/16/13

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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

• Dec. 18: ERC5 Holiday Party, 5-8 p.m., at Spoleto, 84 Center Square, East Longmeadow. For more information, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].
• Jan. 8: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Ludlow Country Club, 1 Tony Lema Drive, Ludlow. The program will be “Success of Small Business,” a moderated panel discussion. For more information, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].
• Jan. 15: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Melha Shrine Center, 133 Longhill St., Springfield. Come clown around with us! Cost: $5. For more information, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].

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

• Dec. 18: December Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.

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

• Dec. 17: Holiday Dinner Dance, 6 p.m., at the Delaney House, Holyoke. Menu: maple glazed turkey, roast loin of pork, tenderloin of beef carving station, sesame seared tuna, Asian vegetable medley, and more; seafood station; chef-attended pasta station; lavish greens, vegetables, and fruit-salad station; butler-style hors d’oeuvres; Viennese dessert table; cash martini and full-service bars. Dance the night away with D.J. Fred from B & B Entertainment. Cost: $50 per person inclusive. Purchase a table of eight for the price of seven. To order tickets, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 527-9414.
• Dec. 17: GRIST (Get Real Individual Support Today) Meeting, 9 a.m., at the chamber office, 33 Union St., Easthampton. Are you a business of one? Are you a small-business owner without your own marketing department? Do you ever wish you had someone to toss around some ideas with about growing your business? The GRIST group can help. It’s a new  hamber member benefit, an ongoing small group for folks who want to meet regularly to share ideas and get advice on the daily challenges of running a successful business. Like the saying ‘all is grist for the mill,’ we feel that any idea or word of advice that one business person can share with another is of potential value in helping each other’s business grow. This small group of 10 to 15 people is limited to chamber members and those interested in joining the chamber. We welcome interested guests to attend one meeting to see what the group is all about. GRIST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. at the chamber office. RSVP by the Monday preceding each meeting to Fran Fahey at [email protected] or Derek Allard at [email protected]. Call Fahey at (413) 529-1189 or Allard at (413) 282-9957 to find out more.
• Jan. 23: Big Raffle Drawing, 6 p.m. Only 300 tickets are for sale each year. Grand prize: $5,000; second prize: $500;
third prize, $200; fourth prize: $100, fifth prize: $50. The drawing takes place at the annual dinner meeting, Jan. 23, and you do not need to be present to win. For more information or to enter, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

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

• Dec. 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Delaney House, One Country Club Road, Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members.

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

• Dec. 17: 2013 December Incite Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Incite Information presenting speaker: Kathleen McCarthy, Smith College President. Series sponsor: United Personnel. Admission: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Jan. 28: Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop, 8-9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by the Creative Marketing Group. Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The  chamber has help on the way. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 15: PWC Tabletop Business Expo/Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, West Springfield. Showcase your product or service. For more information about the Professional Women’s Chamber, contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1310 or [email protected].

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

• Jan. 8: January After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Westwood Restaurant & Pub, 94 North Elm St., Westfield. Sponsored by Northpoint Mortgage. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, cash at the door. Haven’t been to an After 5? Your first one is free. For more information or to register, contact Pam at (413) 568-1618.
• Jan. 13: Health Care Symposium (time to be announced), at the Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall, Westfield State University. Presenter: Lynn Nichols, president of the Mass. Hospital Assoc. Sponsored by Noble Hospital. For more information or to register, contact Pam at (413) 568-1618.

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

• TBA: January Coffee with Mayor Cohen. Date and location to be announced. Keep checking website for updates, or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 5: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. (Event is open to the public; attendees must pay at the door if they’re non-members.) For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 26: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., at the Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, West Springfield. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• Dec. 19: Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., at the Springfield Museum of Science, 21 Edwards St., Springfield. Join us as we take our monthly Third Thursday Holiday Party to the Springfield Museum of Science and its Magic of Gingerbread Exhibit. You will enter a realm of fanciful gingerbread houses created by local bakeries, schools, youth groups, individuals, and families as part of an annual competition. Contestants were inspired by favorite holiday stories, historic places, and their own imaginations to create these marvelous gingerbread displays. Come take a stroll through this magical world filled with gingerbread houses, decorated holiday trees, and scenes inspired by the classic holiday tale A Christmas Carol. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be provided by Elegant Affairs. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members.
• Jan. 16: January Third Thursday YPS Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Don’t miss this upcoming Third Thursday and the unique opportunity to become more involved with the YPS. Complementary parking in the Tower Square garage with elevator access directly to the venue. YPS is a guest of the Colony Club for this event. We ask that you please respect and follow their business-casual dress code; jeans will not be permitted. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Invite your friends and bring plenty of business cards. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members, including food and a cash bar.

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Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable
Jan. 28: Struggling to gain visibility with your target audience? Are your marketing materials producing tangible results? Are your best messaging ideas living only in your head? The Nonprofit Marketing Roundtable 2014 Workshop will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Three women business owners — Janice Beetle, Ruth Griggs, and Maureen Scanlon of the Creative, a marketing and communications collaboration in Northampton — will lead a nonprofit Flash marketing workshop. They will meet with business owners, listen to your marketing and communications concerns, and help you brainstorm practical, professional solutions on the spot. Learn more about how to strategize, advertise, brand, and promote your business; reach the media; and maximize your message in person, in print, and online. The workshop, presented by the Creative Marketing Group, is free, but pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Jasmin Tomic at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

Difference Makers 2014b
March 20: The sixth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. See the story here for more information about the program and a list of past winners. The editors and publishers of BusinessWest are currently reviewing nominations for the class of 2014, and will accept nominations through Dec. 20. The winners will be announced in the magazine’s Feb. 10 issue. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

People on the Move

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A. Hazel Mugo

A. Hazel Mugo

The law firm Bulkley Richardson announced that A. Hazel Mugo has joined the firm as Counsel. A member of the Business and Finance Department, she focuses her practice on general corporate, business, and financial law and commercial transactions. Mugo works principally in Bulkley Richardson’s Springfield office, and is also a member of the New York Bar. She has advised borrowers and lenders on all aspects of financing, including secured and unsecured debt financing, and venture-capital and acquisition financing. She has also advised financial institutions on private placements and securities-law matters. Mugo teaches mutual-fund and hedge-fund law at the University of Connecticut School of Law on an adjunct basis, and serves as a fellow at the school’s Insurance Law Center. She earned her doctorate and LL.M. from Harvard Law School, and LL.B., magna cum laude, from the University of Nairobi in Kenya, and practiced as a corporate associate at major international firms.
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Caron LaCour

Caron LaCour

West Springfield-based Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C. announced that Caron LaCour has joined the certified public accounting firm. LaCour’s prior experience includes six years with J.M. O’Brien & Co., P.C. as a Senior Tax Specialist and 11 years as a Staff Accountant for Kostin, Ruffkess & Co., LLC. LaCour received her BS in Accounting from Western New England University.
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David Chase

David Chase

The Gray House recently inducted David Chase, Vice President/Commercial Lender at Hampden Bank in Springfield, to its board of directors for a three-year term. The nonprofit organization is a small neighborhood human-services agency that assists neighbors facing hardships in meeting their immediate and transitional needs by providing food, clothing, and educational services in a safe, positive environment in the North End of Springfield. Chase, who has more than 20 years of banking experience, also serves on the Agawam Planning Board, is a member of the Board of Directors of the West of the River Chamber, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield.
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Hampden Bank recently announced the following:
Amy Scribner

Amy Scribner

• Amy Scribner has been promoted to Vice President and Director of Marketing. She joined Hampden Bank in 1990 and has worked in the Marketing Department since 2002. She is now responsible for the support of the bank’s strategic marketing initiatives as well as all marketing and advertising; and
Tara Corthell

Tara Corthell

• Tara Corthell has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Director of Finance. She joined Hampden Bank in 2005 as the Financial Manager; she previously worked at Investors Bank & Trust in Boston as a Reporting and Compliance manager. Corthell will oversee all of the organization’s financial functions.
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The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce announced its first-ever Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award, honoring Darlene Morse, Business Account Representative at CareerPoint. Morse received the award after volunteering the most hours of any ambassador this past year. Since becoming an ambassador in 2006, Morse has attended and assisted in over 100 events. Morse and her manager, CareerPoint Executive Director David Gadaire, will be honored at the chamber’s Holiday Business Breakfast on Dec. 11 at the Delaney House in Holyoke.
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Ralph Abbott Jr.

Ralph Abbott Jr.

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a Springfield-based labor and employment law firm serving the Greater Springfield area, announced that Ralph Abbott Jr. was named to the Best Lawyers 2014 Springfield, Mass., as Labor Law-Management Lawyer of the Year. A partner in the firm since 1975, Abbott represents management in labor relations and employment-related matters, providing employment-related advice to employers, assisting clients in remaining union-free, and representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board. Those honored as Lawyers of the Year have received particularly high ratings in surveys by earning a superior level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. This is Abbott’s second win in three years.
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Allison Chen has been named Manager of Great Ideas at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Formerly with Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, R.I., Chen brings her experience in business analysis, customer experience, satisfaction planning, and service delivery with her to STCC, where she will serve as Manager of Great Ideas, a ‘Voice of the Associate’ program implemented at the college in 2011 to better serve the campus community. The Great Ideas program has implemented more than 1,500 employee ideas with a projected cost savings to the college of more than $700,000. Chen earned her BS in 1997 from the UMass Amherst and her MBA from Boston College in 2011.
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Elvira Loncto

Elvira Loncto

Elvira Loncto, a Service Line Manager of Geriatrics and Extended Care at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, was recently honored at the 11th annual Excellence in Government Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Assoc. of Western Massachusetts (FEAWM) at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House.  The FEAWM recognizes the best and the brightest employees in federal service in the region in 15 categories. Loncto supervises staff in seven community-care programs, is the local administrator of the Community Living Center, and oversees a substantial budget, which impacts older enrolled veterans from Berkshire County to Fitchburg.
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The Springfield Group of Northwestern Mutual recently appointed Cathy Hunter, Nico Santaniello, and Timothy Barnes as Financial Representatives. They will join a network of specialists offering a wide array of products including business-continuation planning, business risk management, financial planning, retirement planning, and more. Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Hunter was a Real Estate Broker at Goggins Real Estate in Northampton, and received a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Previous to joining Northwestern Mutual, Santaniello was a Teller at TD Bank in Longmeadow, and received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Western New England University. Prior to his new position, Barnes was Life Enhancement Director at Loomis Communities, and received an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College and a Community Health certificate from Springfield Technical Community College.

Company Notebook

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HCC to Receive $20.3M to Renovate Campus Center
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College will receive more than $20 million over the next few years to renovate its Campus Center. Massachuetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced a plan earlier this month to spend $1.8 billion on capital-improvement projects throughout the state. HCC’s share will be $300,000 in the current fiscal year, FY 2014, and an additional $20 million over the next few years. “We are most appreciative of this commitment by the state,” said HCC President William Messner in a message to the HCC community, “as it will address a critical need and be a significant step in alleviating deferred maintenance issues on our campus.” The $300,000 will be used for planning, with the $20 million to be spent on renovations and improvements. The main priority for the Campus Center project is to waterproof the building, said Bill Fogarty, vice president of Administration and Finance. The Campus Center, or G building, was the last of the original campus buildings to be constructed after HCC moved to Homestead Avenue, opening in 1981. The third floor was renovated in 2009 and turned into a center for Electronic Media Arts. The building has long been plagued by leaks, and makeshift internal drainage systems constructed from aluminum, housing gutters, garden hoses, and buckets, are evident throughout the building. “There is a serious water-infiltration issue that needs to be addressed,” Fogarty said. “We have plastic bags over expensive equipment over there. It’s ridiculous.” Beyond the waterproofing, administrators are considering a number of different options for renovations, including possible expansion. One idea is to move the Campus Bookstore from the first floor to the second floor and the Student Activities Office from the Donahue Building to be closer to the Food Court, “so we can have some synergy and build more instructonal space on the first floor,” said Fogarty. Another option is to move the HCC Welcome Center, which houses Admissions and Student Account Services, from the second floor of the Frost Building to the Campus Center. Fogarty said he favors moving the Culinary Arts program from the Frost Building to the Campus Center to be closer to HCC’s food-service operation. Expanding kitchen space would allow HCC to offer an associate degree in Culinary Arts. Currently, HCC offers Culinary Arts as a one-year certificate program.

Monson Savings Bank Is SBA Lender of the Year
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank has been named the Western Mass. “7a Lender of the Year” by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Robert Nelson, SBA district director for Massachusetts, and Anne Hunt, SBA lead lending specialist, presented Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings Bank, with the Lender of the Year Award at the bank’s Loan Center on Nov. 18. Monson Savings earned the award by closing on more of the SBA’s flagship small-business 7a loans in Western Mass. than any other bank during the SBA’s 2013 fiscal year. The bank made these loans to a wide variety of retail, professional, and consumer-service-oriented businesses in more than 10 different industries from transportation to construction; childcare to healthcare. “This is a very exciting award for us,” Lowell said, “because it goes to the heart of our brand promise to help small businesses prosper. These are the businesses that drive our local and regional economies, and it feels great to play a role in this economic activity.” Lowell accepted the award on behalf of the entire commercial-lending and loan-servicing departments at the bank, most of whom were present at the ceremony.  “It was great for the SBA officials to come to our offices to present the award because it’s so important to recognize the people who work so hard for and care so much about our business customers,” said Lowell.

Chick-fil-A to Open Restaurant in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Chick-fil-A will open its first restaurant in Chicopee in early 2014. To be located at 501 Memorial Dr., the 4,976-square-foot restaurant is project to open in the first quarter of the year, and create roughly 80 new jobs. The restaurant will seat 135 people and offer wi-fi, a drive-thru, and an indoor play area. As it does at every grand opening, Chick-fil-A will celebrate its arrival in Chicopee by giving away a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 certificates) to the first 100 adults in line on opening day. Owner/operator Robert Hewes has been selected to operate the Chicopee restaurant.

MGM Springfield, Ludlow Announce Surrounding-community Agreement
LUDLOW — MGM Resorts International announced that it has finalized the first surrounding-community agreement for its MGM Springfield proposal with the town of Ludlow. Earlier this month, members of the town’s board of selectmen unanimously endorsed the agreement. Mike Mathis, MGM Resorts Vice President of Global Gaming Development, said that “the first agreement is an important one. It has energized us, and demonstrates that, with good communication and an open mind, there is a way forward for all parties involved. We thank the Ludlow town leaders for their hard work and cooperation leading up to today.” The agreement will pay Ludlow $50,000 upfront and a minimum of $100,000 annually based on a third-party impact analysis. Collaboratively, MGM and designated surrounding communities will work to select a third-party analyst. Additionally, the agreement includes a look-back period on the first- and fifth-year anniversaries so that the actual impacts can be measured and addressed. In addition to the mitigation dollars that have been agreed upon between Ludlow and MGM, the company will contribute, through state-tax payments, to certain funds set up by the Massachusetts gaming law. Surrounding communities can go through the Mass. Gaming Commission to draw upon these funds for additional unforeseen impacts. MGM has been working with officials from eight communities to better understand their questions and concerns around the MGM Springfield project. As a result of these meetings and communications, the MGM team hopes to come to similar agreements before its application is due on Dec. 31. MGM Springfield, an approximately $800 million resort, is proposed for 14.5 acres of land between Union and State streets, and between Columbus Avenue and Main Street. MGM is seeking the sole gaming license in Western Mass.

FSB Receives SBA Award for Lending Program
FLORENCE — Florence Savings Bank has received the 2013 Western Massachusetts SBA 504 Lender of the Year by Dollars Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA 504 Loan Program is available to help startup and existing businesses with a wide range of activities, including working capital and to purchase, renovate, or construct real estate. The award was presented at a ceremony at the SBA offices in Boston in mid-November. We are very proud to have won this award,” said Joseph Traczynski, senior lending executive and senior vice president of FSB. “Our bank is committed to helping local business get access to the resources they need to grow and compete, and the SBA loan programs allow us to expand our lending to more businesses and help create jobs for our area.” Massachusetts small-business owners received 1,869 loans supporting $605 million from the SBA in fiscal year 2013 (Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2013), according to an announcement made by Massachusetts SBA Director Robert Nelson. More than 18,000 jobs were supported across the state, including 8,375 newly created jobs, as a result of SBA’s lending activity. “We are very fortunate to have lending partners like Florence Bank that are so committed to the communities they serve and utilize the SBA programs to service the needs of their small-business customers. Congratulations to Florence Bank on this award,” Nelson said. Previously, Florence Savings Bank received an SBA award for the most loans to women-owned businesses in Massachusetts. Florence Savings Bank was founded in 1873 and has nine offices in Hampshire County, as well as loan offices in Greenfield and West Springfield. The bank currently employs 200 people.