Picture This
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Breaking Ground
Caolo & Bieniek Architects of Chicopee and R.A.C. Builders Inc. of Agawam took part in the May 5 groundbreaking for West Boylston’s new senior center. R.A.C. Builders was awarded the $4.25 million contract to construct the new facility, which was designed by Caolo & Bieniek. The same two companies designed and built the new West Boylston police headquarters in 2017.
![From left, Chris Rucho, West Boylston selectman; project manager Tony Dilusio; Curtis Edgin, principal with Caolo & Bieniek; Roland Ciocca, president of R.A.C.; and John Hadley, West Boylston selectman.](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PicThisBreaking1.png)
From left, Chris Rucho, West Boylston selectman; project manager Tony Dilusio; Curtis Edgin, principal with Caolo & Bieniek; Roland Ciocca, president of R.A.C.; and John Hadley, West Boylston selectman.
![Members of the senior center building committee, plus state Senate President Harriette Chandler (second from right) and state Rep. James O’Day (fourth from left).](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PicThisBreaking2.png)
Members of the senior center building committee, plus state Senate President Harriette Chandler (second from right) and state Rep. James O’Day (fourth from left).
Meeting an Urgent Need
Country Bank recently donated $15,000 to the Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force to support its continued commitment to helping those in need in the Quaboag Hills Region. “Country Bank’s donation has been the foundation of all local domestic-violence services at Valley Human Services of BHN Inc. in the Quaboag Hills,” said Jac Patrissi, director of Domestic Violence Services at Valley Human Services (pictured, left, with Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president, Community Relations with Country Bank. “Their funds have been the seed money and remain the match for programs now supported by municipal, state, and federal dollars. We literally would not have our team preventing and responding to domestic violence in our region without Country Bank.”
![Jac Patrissi, director of Domestic Violence Services at Valley Human Services (pictured, left,) with Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president, Community Relations with Country Bank](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PicThisMeeting.png)
Jac Patrissi, director of Domestic Violence Services at Valley Human Services (pictured, left,) with Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president, Community Relations with Country Bank
Down the Stretch…
More than 300 supporters of Square One turned out at Mercedes-Benz of Springfield for the nonprofit’s third annual Derby Party on May 5. The gathering, a networking and watch party centered on the Run for the Roses, netted more than $10,000 for Square One’s programs for children and families. Presenting sponsors were the Gaudreau Group and Northeast IT, the venue sponsor was Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, and the platinum sponsor was Alekman DiTusa.
Photos by Michael Epaul Photography
![From left, Amy Selvia Smith, Danielle Williams, Michelle Wirth, and Yvonne Williams](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sq1Derby-Candid-32.png)
From left, Amy Selvia Smith, Danielle Williams, Michelle Wirth, and Yvonne Williams
![from left, David Finn, Maureen McCollum, Ryan McCollum, Kristine Allard, and Kelli Moriarty Finn](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sq1Derby-Candid-128.png)
from left, David Finn, Maureen McCollum, Ryan McCollum, Kristine Allard, and Kelli Moriarty Finn
![Joan Kagan and her husband, Dr. Steve Levine](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sq1Derby-PhotoBooth-75.png)
Joan Kagan and her husband, Dr. Steve Levine
![Regina Burns (left) and Jenny MacKay display their winning tickets](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sq1Derby-Candid-126.png)
Regina Burns (left) and Jenny MacKay display their winning tickets
![From left, Alex Dixon, Peter Wirth, and Art Jasper](https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sq1Derby-Candid-107-e1526328181298.png)
From left, Alex Dixon, Peter Wirth, and Art Jasper