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At Burkhart Pizzanelli, Relationships Are Paramount

By BusinessWest Staff May 16, 2017

Banking and Financial Services Sections

Beyond the Numbers

Managing Principal Julie Quink, left, and Principal Deborah Penzias

The two youngest partners at Burkhart Pizzanelli say they’ve learned well from the accounting firm’s founders, who have long cultivated a relationship-driven culture that builds not only business, but, more importantly, trust. It’s a model they hope to build upon in the coming decades, with the goal of helping clients navigate the many facets of growing a successful enterprise.

To those outside the accounting industry, it may seem like a dry, numbers-driven game.

But that’s not the case at West Springfield-based Burkhart Pizzanelli, said Managing Principal Julie Quink, noting that each of those numbers tells a story, and it’s a story she and her team want to hear and understand.

“We’re very relationship-driven in terms of our clients, and also with our team — we’re a very close-knit team; that’s how we function,” Quink said. “We don’t want to be one-and-done, where we prepare your tax return and don’t hear from you until next year. We want to reach out often to see how things are going. We want to hear when positive things are happening.”

That leads to new business opportunities, said Partner Deborah Penzias, but also a deepening of trust between Burkhart Pizzanelli and its clients that often results in decades-long business relationships.

“We stress the relationship aspect of it; that’s really important to us,” Quink added. “Our topmost priority here is quality, and building relationships is second.”

The company dates back to 1986, when Richard Burkhart and Salvatore Pizzanelli, still partners with the company today, went into business together as an accounting, tax, and consulting firm. A third partner, Thomas Pratt, joined them soon after, and the three steadily grew the firm. Penzias came on board in 1998, followed by Quink in 2011, and today, the five partners are among 18 total employees, performing services in a variety of areas.

“We provide your traditional tax and accounting services, and we also do a lot of things other firms don’t do,” Quink said. “We have a forensic accounting practice, we have our own bookkeeping group in house, and we have access to a third-party administrator on site who can help with defined-contribution plans and plan design.”

We don’t want to be one-and-done, where we prepare your tax return and don’t hear from you until next year. We want to reach out often to see how things are going. We want to hear when positive things are happening.”

The firm specializes in a number of industry groups, including healthcare, construction, affordable housing, auto dealers, manufacturing, nonprofits, professional services, real estate, restaurants, and wholesale and distribution. “It’s a good mix,” Quink said.

In all those areas, she and Penzias stressed that the company’s culture is one of collaboration, honesty, mutual respect, and trust, and that means forging relationships with all the members of a client’s financial-advisory team, which may include an attorney, an investment adviser, a bank, and an insurance agent. “We’re all part of the financial team advising the business,” Penzias noted.

Whether dealing with a small-business client with $100,000 in revenues or a $100 million entity, that philosophy stays the same, Quink added.

“We like to function as a team. If we find something is not in our bailiwick to deal with, we refer it out. We feel that we should be advising on our core competencies, and if something is outside that realm, we’ll refer it to one of the others on the team. There’s a lot of crossover with legal counsel in terms of estate planning, divorce situations, and business planning. That’s why it’s important for us to work as a team.”

Current Events

It’s equally important to stay on the cutting edge of the accounting and business-advisory world, which Burkhart Pizzanelli does in two critical ways.

“We recently rolled out to the team what our financial picture looks like, where we spend our money,” Quink said. “If you look at it as a pie graph, clearly the biggest piece is our human capital, our people. But the next-biggest buckets where we spend our resources are education and technology.”

“The industry has changed so much since I started in business, when we were preparing tax returns by hand with pen and paper,” Penzias said by way of explaining the commitment to current technology. “That has evolved over the years. Now, we replace our computers on a three-year cycle, whether they need it or not. We’re constantly adding new programs, new tools, so we can delegate the calculation tasks to computers and focus on what’s really important to a business.”

Julie Quink says she sees Burkhart Pizzanelli as a critical part of a client’s financial team.

Quink added that clients are encouraged to use as much technology as possible, both because it creates an electronic trail, and to make their operations as convenient as possible for them. “We’re conscious of the security piece of it, and we’re very secure,” she added.

Burkhart Pizzanelli also invests substantial resources into continuing education, far beyond the minimum requirements of licensing authorities, the partners explained. This includes industry-specific and technical training in the areas in which they operate and want to expand.

Most team members require at least 80 hours of education every two years to retain their certifications, which they usually split into 40 hours each year. But those industry-specific certifications require additional education and may push them well past 60 hours annually.

“The firm pays for this education and makes sure they’re current with what’s happening in different industries, and that we have appropriate knowledge to work in these areas,” said Quink, who became a certified fraud examiner last year. “We should have a working knowledge of any business we’re serving.”

She reiterated that continuing education isn’t just beneficial, but an integral part of the business. “There are certain educational criteria we need to meet. Some folks here have their insurance licenses and are able to help underwrite policies. On the tax side, we need specialized tax knowledge; most of our people here can do tax returns, so the majority of our people get tax training every year to make sure they’re up on their education. We don’t ever want to be in a situation where we’re serving industries we don’t have expertise in.”

Penzias agreed. “We would refer away before doing something we couldn’t handle,” she said, noting that expertise combined with candor helps build trust with clients. “The best referral sources are happy customers.”

The company’s culture is producing happy employees, too, Quink said, noting that more than half of them have been with the firm more than 10 years.

Community Ties

That kind of retention bolsters a relationship-oriented culture that also manifests itself in the community. Many Burkhart Pizzanelli employees volunteer with local organizations in various capacities, including board membership, advising, and other forms of service.

“One thing we stress here is community service,” Quink said. “We encourage the team and provide time during the day or evening to attend events or be involved. We feel like we make a difference in the West Springfield area — both with clients and in our community. We feel it’s important to be a good community partner.”

“We want to give back,” Penzias added, “and we encourage that in our team.”

Meanwhile, the firm continues to expand its reach in professional areas as well. Take Quink’s certification as a forensic accountant, which allows her to work with legal counsel — sometimes on the plaintiff side, sometimes the defense — to help build a case in matters ranging from divorce to business disputes.

“What we don’t do is come up with an opinion on innocence or guilt — just a pattern of facts to help with the case,” she explained. “It’s not just hard numbers; you see what causes people to do things, what motivates them, and it’s often not pleasant for clients because there’s a level of trust that’s been violated, or it may be a marital situation where one spouse is hiding assets from the other. It’s a little more interesting than just doing a tax return.”

The company continues to expand its traditional services as well, now boasting 10 CPAs but also strengthening client relationships on matters from transactional needs to succession planning.

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“Tom has one client who’s been with him more than 40 years,” Quink said. “They may not need the same level of service anymore, but they stay because of the relationship aspect. They feel comfortable that we’re giving them the best advice for their situation. Clients look to us for advice, and we provide that. If we’re not able to help them with some particular aspect, we refer them to one of the trusted people we deal with.”

As the youngest partners, and the ones who will eventually be fully in charge, Quink and Penzias want that culture to spur the next 30 years of growth at Burkhart Pizzanelli. As a professor at Elms College, Quink has access to a pipeline of talent she can observe and evaluate in the early stages; four of the firm’s employees are Elms graduates.

Counting on Them

In such a diverse business, they added, everything comes back to those relationships they touted multiple times — those real people, with real issues, behind the numbers.

“We’ve seen companies start from seedlings and grow and watch the next generation take over,” Penzias said. “I’ve worked with the parents, and then the kids take over, and we have to foster those relationships as well. It is very gratifying to see our clients succeed.”

But even when they struggle, Burkhart & Pizzanelli has a place — perhaps an even more important one, Quink said.

“When clients aren’t doing so well, I think we shine there,” she said. “We can provide a lot of insight, alternatives, and strategies. At some point in each business’ life cycle, they’ve had some struggles. Most of our clients are closely held, family-run, not publicly traded companies. Family businesses have their own dynamic — and we understand the dynamics of a family business.”

Being there for all aspects of a clients’ business also creates a personal bond as well, Quink said, recalling a client who lost his spouse, and one of the very first calls he made was to Burkhart. “We have so much impact on people’s lives; it’s impressive,” she said. “But, likewise, so is the impact our clients have on our lives.

“As we evolve as a firm, Debbie and I are the future owners; ultimately, she and I will own the firm,” she went on. “With that happening, we are also grooming the next wave. We’re always forward thinking; we’re finding our replacements, too. We’ll be here awhile, but it takes awhile to build referral networks and understand how the business works and really gain experience in the industry. We’re grooming our next leadership team.”

That grooming and training goes far beyond the technical aspects of the accounting industry, Penzias said, but extends to soft skills and relationship building, which are as much art as science, but are critical to continuing the culture first cultivated by the firm’s original partners.

“Trust is important, and relationships are important,” Quink said — much more important, in fact, than the dry numbers on a computer screen.

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 16, 2017

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

53 Burrows Tpke.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Bridge Investment Realty
Seller: Diane R. Hays TR
Date: 04/03/17

42 Couch Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Corey B. Wallace
Seller: Susan Cummings
Date: 04/07/17

439 Huckle Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Casey R. Vollinger
Seller: Paul L. Volungis
Date: 04/03/17

CONWAY

143 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01096
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Duda
Seller: Gregory J. Gagnon
Date: 04/05/17

GREENFIELD

329 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $9,950,000
Buyer: Greenfield Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Franklin Development Group
Date: 04/04/17

734 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Duane E. Towne
Seller: Puopolo, Betty E., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

88 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stephen J. Miles
Date: 04/14/17

3 Earl Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Jackman
Seller: Duane Elmer-Towne
Date: 04/14/17

72 Pickett Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Jimmylee Costa
Seller: Corey B. Wallace
Date: 04/07/17

22 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: KWC 22 Riddell LLC
Seller: Photo Goddess LLC
Date: 04/14/17

37 Severance St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Laura J. Hintz
Seller: Heather L. Quinn
Date: 04/03/17

HEATH

8 Taylor Brook
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Howe
Seller: Enrico Mezzacappa
Date: 04/10/17

LEVERETT

103 Old Mountain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $211,681
Buyer: Citifinancial Servicing
Seller: Nicholas Karlak
Date: 04/10/17

MONTAGUE

69 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert M. Rovella
Seller: Sarah A. Willis
Date: 04/05/17

21 Taylor Heights
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Keita G. Lambert
Seller: Donald L. McCool
Date: 04/03/17

NEW SALEM

182 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $160,700
Buyer: Pauline M. Anderson
Seller: Carol A. Fisk
Date: 04/10/17

NORTHFIELD

177 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: John Hovnanian
Seller: Norman A. Miller
Date: 04/14/17

ORANGE

97 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mark R. Monette
Seller: Paul G. Sullivan
Date: 04/11/17

39 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Daniel S. Jeffrey
Seller: Susan L. Ellis
Date: 04/14/17

69 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Randall S. Sevene
Seller: Marlene E. Hamlett
Date: 04/07/17

SHUTESBURY

77 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: David P. Myers
Seller: Evelyn Pless
Date: 04/14/17

SUNDERLAND

23 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Chancellor Masters & Scholars
Seller: Sinauer LLC
Date: 04/07/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

101 Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $6,375,000
Buyer: 101 Almgren Investment Partners LLC
Seller: 4 Cities Partners Ltd
Date: 04/03/17

78 Butternut Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,900
Buyer: Michael H. Danek
Seller: Merrill, Georgia, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

125 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William P. Sapelli
Seller: Kathy J. Hale
Date: 04/11/17

79 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joanna Guindon
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/12/17

52 Howard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: B. I. Carbajal-Gonzalez
Seller: HD Residential Redevelopment LLC
Date: 04/06/17

224 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Tami Barrington
Seller: Kevin Nichols
Date: 04/07/17

55 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Laura Harrington
Seller: Michelle Chase
Date: 04/04/17

119 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Linda Barden
Seller: Jeffrey Noll
Date: 04/07/17

BLANDFORD

4 Manola St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

BRIMFIELD

81 5 Bridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Charles Sayer
Seller: Konove, Ronald, (Estate)
Date: 04/10/17

CHESTER

Ingell Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Helen Omelia
Seller: Charles M. Hines
Date: 04/14/17

CHICOPEE

108 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Kevin C. Johnson
Seller: Gerard J. Disanti
Date: 04/11/17

117 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,188
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Daniel C. Neary
Date: 04/14/17

499 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Kevin O. Lynch
Seller: Zhi Tan
Date: 04/10/17

636 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $211,111
Buyer: Liz Realty LLC
Seller: 636 Chicopee Street Realty
Date: 04/10/17

106 Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bradford K. Landry
Seller: Michael R. Caron
Date: 04/14/17

53 Emmett St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Larry Whitman
Seller: D&T Investment RE
Date: 04/03/17

156 Farnsworth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Edwin R. Beato
Seller: Ronnie N. Lafontaine
Date: 04/14/17

51 Foss Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $131,208
Buyer: At Home Properties LLC
Seller: David R. Presz
Date: 04/10/17

64 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Donald J. Morissette
Seller: Gerry-Paul Geoffrion
Date: 04/11/17

66 Lorraine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Marcelino Agosto
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 04/12/17

11 Luther St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: J5 Properties LLC
Seller: Melissa A. Sulikowski
Date: 04/13/17

4 Manola St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

32 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Iana Shabayev
Seller: Gazda, Peter A., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

41 Mark St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Terpening
Seller: Roxanne J. Klatte
Date: 04/03/17

1790 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $128,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Francis A. Hastings
Date: 04/14/17

66 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $126,555
Buyer: Anatolii Kiriukhin
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/12/17

99 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: George W. Cooke
Seller: Ruel, Joseph R., (Estate)
Date: 04/03/17

17 Sterling St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Izquierdo
Seller: Keem LLC
Date: 04/05/17

106 Taylor St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Marshall
Seller: E&N Laliberte LLC
Date: 04/14/17

101 Thaddeus St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Doreen A. Desmarteau
Seller: Paul R. Guilmette
Date: 04/06/17

56 Vadnais St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Young
Seller: Stephen G. Young
Date: 04/07/17

70 Watson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sergeo Arbuzov
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/14/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

71 Highlandview Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Forbes
Seller: Umberto Maruca
Date: 04/14/17

68 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Leo M. Lortie
Seller: Edward P. Sunter
Date: 04/14/17

117 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Patrick C. Morrissey
Seller: Deangelo, Fred Raymond, (Estate)
Date: 04/13/17

287 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Theodor Rosenholm
Seller: Linda A. Phillips
Date: 04/03/17

9 Skyline Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $416,240
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Nelvin A. Levester
Date: 04/06/17

198 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Megan Hall
Seller: Paul J. Sears
Date: 04/03/17

91 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Yaw Addae-Wusu
Seller: Anand Kanjolia
Date: 04/05/17

HAMPDEN

207 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Brittney Devenitch
Seller: Judy H. Hatch
Date: 04/12/17

433 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Mark Michalski
Seller: Mary E. Connors
Date: 04/07/17

23 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Schott
Seller: Marlene A. Mercure
Date: 04/10/17

HOLLAND

4 Cobham Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Brett M. Smith
Seller: Richard Shonak
Date: 04/10/17

286 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Anton
Seller: Mary A. Wadsworth
Date: 04/11/17

111 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rudd
Seller: Brooks, Alfred E., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/17

HOLYOKE

140 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jonathan Baez
Seller: Riverside Development
Date: 04/14/17

208 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Alison Sawyer
Seller: David L. Pinkham
Date: 04/14/17

49 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Abrianna S. Morales
Seller: Sebastian R. Labonte
Date: 04/14/17

35 Fenton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $164,065
Buyer: Pamela M. Ferriter
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/13/17

56 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $118,900
Buyer: Sovereign Bank
Seller: Norman Nash
Date: 04/14/17

67-69 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,628
Buyer: Keybank
Seller: Ana E. Delarosa
Date: 04/13/17

924 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Judith C. Holman
Seller: Michael Tarail
Date: 04/12/17

434 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Mara R. Lopez
Seller: Kristine M. Baker
Date: 04/14/17

37 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Edward J. Eckert
Date: 04/14/17

131 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Hugenpoet LLC
Seller: Janice Realty LLC
Date: 04/13/17

LONGMEADOW

61 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Richard A. Hartley
Seller: Joanna F. Smiley
Date: 04/07/17

123 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Andre J. Bowser
Seller: Laura J. Lomma
Date: 04/12/17

84 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $474,000
Buyer: Andrew Avery
Seller: Dwight B. Shepard
Date: 04/11/17

135 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David Levitt
Seller: Ruth M. Levitt
Date: 04/07/17

160 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Vinnie A. Regan
Seller: Huan Zhao
Date: 04/14/17

234 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Josefina E. Poma-Demejia
Seller: Paul R. Ouellette
Date: 04/07/17

LUDLOW

35 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Leonel L. Marques
Seller: Margarida Ferreira
Date: 04/07/17

694 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: VDS Proprties LLC
Seller: Krzyzek, Theodore M., (Estate)
Date: 04/03/17

53 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Joe S. Lopes
Seller: Carla A. Silva
Date: 04/14/17

51 Goddu St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Alfredo J. Maravilha
Date: 04/10/17

27 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Spencer Squires
Seller: AEM Property Investment
Date: 04/07/17

172 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Misty L. Haynes
Seller: Joseph V. Casagranda
Date: 04/13/17

24 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bryan Mahoney
Seller: Marcyanna Mascaro
Date: 04/05/17

29 Pinewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Angelique A. Pasquale
Seller: Donald E. Pollard
Date: 04/07/17

16 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/03/17

483 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose Dias
Seller: Carol A. Costa
Date: 04/07/17

MONSON

14 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Barry S. Drinkwine
Seller: Daniel J. Zollo
Date: 04/07/17

194 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Angel L. Andino
Seller: Walter L. Norrman
Date: 04/14/17

PALMER

320 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gregory M. Koss
Seller: Brian R. Kraft
Date: 04/07/17

2041-2043 High St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $179,579
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Christopher J. Fernandes
Date: 04/13/17

58 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kenneth Marsden
Date: 04/14/17

RUSSELL

135 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Merritt
Seller: Bush Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 04/07/17

SOUTHWICK

9 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: FV 1 Inc.
Seller: Troy D. Conlin
Date: 04/10/17

22 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Mark A. Abelin
Seller: Alice M. Davey
Date: 04/11/17

7 Cedar St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Luis M. Pagan
Seller: Curtis J. Beck
Date: 04/04/17

138 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $132,840
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Brian E. Till
Date: 04/14/17

235 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Walter Fluhr
Seller: Mark J. Krynicki
Date: 04/03/17

2 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $182,081
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: David J. Mason
Date: 04/05/17

SPRINGFIELD

37-39 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,800
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jorge L. Ortiz
Date: 04/14/17

403-405 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: William J. Velez
Seller: Roger W. Williams
Date: 04/07/17

104 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Todd Linnell
Seller: Rebecca L. McKeever
Date: 04/04/17

122 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: William M. Cawthra
Seller: Robert B. Farman
Date: 04/13/17

164 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kelsey A. Carnovale
Seller: Jessica Federici
Date: 04/14/17

252 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Godfred Ansah
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 04/14/17

43-45 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kevin Kitchens
Seller: Jeffrey Laporte
Date: 04/06/17

9-11 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,788
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Debra A. Cameron
Date: 04/14/17

26 Crawford Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,230
Buyer: Norris Rabb
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 04/04/17

15 Crow Lane
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Whitney Brown
Seller: Mary Munkatchy
Date: 04/13/17

85-87 Edgeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Conrad L. Mcintosh
Seller: Leticia Arriaga
Date: 04/05/17

114 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Michael A. Gilmore
Seller: Michelle E. Turgeon
Date: 04/10/17

88 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $131,200
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Luis M. Rivera
Date: 04/13/17

119 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Orlando O. Roberts
Seller: Gladys Rivera
Date: 04/14/17

25 Flower St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $196,100
Buyer: Eva-Marie Sullivan
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/06/17

84 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kayrim B. Lopez
Seller: Norberto Santana
Date: 04/07/17

216 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Florence M. Castonguay
Date: 04/13/17

105 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Wilfredo Aponte
Seller: Megan K. Hall
Date: 04/03/17

17 Hartford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Spencer F. Holmes
Seller: Carlo Fazio
Date: 04/07/17

63 Joanne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Betzaida Hernandez
Seller: Saint Peters Episcopal Church
Date: 04/07/17

69 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Evan R. Nyman
Seller: MNL Management LLC
Date: 04/13/17

Lakewood Park
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: H&F Properties Inc.
Seller: Gina G. Daniele
Date: 04/10/17

191 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Regina Walker
Seller: RHL Properties LLC
Date: 04/10/17

92-94 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Irelisse Gomez
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 04/14/17

98 Massreco St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Iluminada Navarro
Seller: Emily Wruck
Date: 04/05/17

4 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Lina M. Mateo
Seller: Branco Construction LLC
Date: 04/06/17

18-20 Milton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $126,535
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Rud D. Perez
Date: 04/12/17

84-86 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Natalie Johnson
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 04/10/17

49 Nutmeg Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Paull
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 04/13/17

271-277 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

Orange St. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

190 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

198 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

132 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Christina L. Cookish
Seller: Kathleen M. McDonnell
Date: 04/14/17

120 Paramount St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wendy R. Kearney
Seller: Barry S. Drinkwine
Date: 04/07/17

238-240 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Steven Al-Husseini
Seller: Tommy Nguyen
Date: 04/03/17

1398 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Federico
Seller: Linda A. Boucher
Date: 04/06/17

24 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Gina M. Horniak
Seller: Renee L. Thayer
Date: 04/10/17

195 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Stephan P. Turoczy
Seller: Bally David LLC
Date: 04/13/17

18-20 Seneca St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert P. Cuyler
Seller: Dianne S. Cybulski
Date: 04/11/17

267 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Sabine Legrand
Seller: Edwar Velazquez-Gonzalez
Date: 04/14/17

32 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Bethany Boyle
Seller: Bradley K. Causey
Date: 04/06/17

1515 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $6,091,300
Buyer: KB Dialysis Northeast DST
Seller: Cop Springfield LLC
Date: 04/13/17

1606 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alexander Seid
Seller: Gail S. Terranova
Date: 04/13/17

76 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas Eisenman
Seller: Barry L. Smith
Date: 04/11/17

181 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maurice F. Doran
Seller: Andrew A. Forbes
Date: 04/14/17

125 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michael R. Grillo
Date: 04/11/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

12 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Carl A. Augsberger
Date: 04/14/17

73 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Glushien
Seller: Luis A. Lizardi
Date: 04/14/17

514 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Regan A. Holloway
Seller: Davida R. Michaels
Date: 04/07/17

119 Galaska Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Russell T. Salvatore
Seller: Frederick S. Salvatore
Date: 04/14/17

5 Hazel St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: William Sullivan
Seller: Jeremy D. Leap
Date: 04/14/17

19 Jennifer Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ronnie N. Lafontaine
Seller: Waclaw A. Hojnoski
Date: 04/14/17

417 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Michael R. Whelihan
Seller: William J. Fitzsimmons
Date: 04/12/17

518 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $755,656
Buyer: Steven M. Roberts
Seller: Abbot S. Roberts
Date: 04/10/17

155 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Roy H. Carter
Seller: John M. Cauley
Date: 04/13/17

52 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: David K. Roberts
Seller: Kathleen A. Cassidy
Date: 04/14/17

Windsor St. #53
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Boyle
Seller: Yelena Ivanov
Date: 04/14/17

21 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,485
Buyer: Katelyn M. Crogan
Seller: Virginia L. Young
Date: 04/07/17

WESTFIELD

117 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Levasseur
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/12/17

6 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Benjamin Mead-Larsen
Seller: William A. Delnegro
Date: 04/14/17

36-1/2 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Peter Pilecki
Seller: Benjamin Larsen
Date: 04/14/17

Day Lily Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bradford Cabral
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 04/14/17

1257 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Carla A. Hemmer
Date: 04/13/17

16 Frederick St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,850
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Amy V. Sfakios
Date: 04/10/17

63 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Antonio Capua
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 04/04/17

16 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,329
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Karen L. Richards
Date: 04/14/17

170 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Michael Bryant
Seller: Osme V. Benedict
Date: 04/12/17

238 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Amy E. Rocco
Seller: Brian S. Hartley
Date: 04/13/17

91 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,500
Buyer: Robert M. Corliss
Seller: Jeffery A. Papineau
Date: 04/14/17

28 Taylor Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Joyce M. Andrews TR
Seller: Gezotis Realty Group LLC
Date: 04/13/17

WILBRAHAM

Cypress Lane #29
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $418,375
Buyer: John Albano
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 04/14/17

3 Jeffrey Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Michael K. Ryan
Seller: John M. Albano
Date: 04/14/17

31 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Andrew Wall
Seller: Guy B. Beacom
Date: 04/06/17

1228 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tramaine Muckle
Seller: Robert P. King
Date: 04/14/17

22 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Christian A. Barthelette
Seller: Jeffrey R. Weinberg
Date: 04/11/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

31 Hall Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $10,650,000
Buyer: Amherst Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

1102 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: E&P Associates LP
Seller: Robert A. Szala
Date: 04/06/17

32 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $651,000
Buyer: Wu L. Xun
Seller: Geunhwa Jung
Date: 04/03/17

85 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: 85 South East St. LLC
Seller: Donna A. Spence
Date: 04/04/17

24 Tyler Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: MEK Realty LLC
Seller: 220 North East Street LLC
Date: 04/07/17

560 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Sheila Jaswal
Seller: Alan Poey
Date: 04/13/17

11 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ethan J. Pope
Seller: Reid W. Bertone-Johnson
Date: 04/13/17

BELCHERTOWN

72 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Taft
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/12/17

50 Center St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Francis J. Donovan
Seller: Commons Group LLC
Date: 04/12/17

3 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Emma G. Savoy
Seller: Stella Seibert
Date: 04/13/17

586 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Emily M. Baecher
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/12/17

47 Jasons Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Erik Miller
Seller: Lafleur & Son Inc.
Date: 04/10/17

4 Manola St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

156 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Harsha B. Navaratne
Seller: Jackson Brothers Property
Date: 04/04/17

80 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Superior Floor Solutions
Seller: Richard F. Greene
Date: 04/13/17

EASTHAMPTON

484 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Vision Investment Properties
Seller: Wendy L. Thompson
Date: 04/11/17

25 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Melissa Carvill-Ziemer
Seller: Mark S. Maulucci
Date: 04/07/17

8 Groveland St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Casey J. Parsons
Seller: Nicholas M. Parsons
Date: 04/10/17

42 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jonathan N. Kelley
Seller: Stanley J. Saletnik
Date: 04/05/17

396 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lisa Anthony
Seller: Harry Hackworth
Date: 04/14/17

238 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $12,400,000
Buyer: Easthampton Medical Properties
Seller: Eastern Hampshire Development
Date: 04/10/17

43 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jeike Barthel
Date: 04/14/17

86 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Seney
Seller: Cykowski RET
Date: 04/03/17

37 Rabideau Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sandra P. Ruvolo
Seller: John M. Bronson
Date: 04/14/17

7 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gretchen Williams
Seller: Renee J. Cote
Date: 04/07/17

143 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Dale E. Strader
Date: 04/04/17

GRANBY

6 Trout Lily Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Richard B. Bedore
Seller: Donald W. Clarke
Date: 04/12/17

HADLEY

27 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $244,800
Buyer: Austen Iglehart
Seller: Dennis Bak
Date: 04/10/17

HATFIELD

3 Porter Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $171,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert Tefft
Date: 04/11/17

72 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Barker Properties LLC
Seller: Marcus J. Boyle
Date: 04/12/17

327 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 327 West Street LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 04/10/17

NORTHAMPTON

112 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Rayna M. Heldt
Seller: Katherine Norris-Sasser
Date: 04/07/17

634 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Joseph R. Corbeil
Seller: Dale A. Canon
Date: 04/14/17

43 Dryads Green
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Reid W. Bertone-Johnson
Seller: Judith A. Ryan
Date: 04/13/17

442 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Tenczar
Seller: Richard J. Mott
Date: 04/07/17

39 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Rhianna L. Suprenant
Seller: Quiet Corner Property Acquisitions
Date: 04/13/17

70 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

63 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

77 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

64 Reservoir Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Russell M. Griffin
Seller: Travis Johnson
Date: 04/13/17

78 Ridgewood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jerelyn Parker
Seller: Gonski 2009 IRT
Date: 04/07/17

105 Straw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $329,500
Buyer: Willem Systma
Seller: Lance C. Black
Date: 04/14/17

11 Winchester Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sarah Bidus
Seller: Ralph F. Carpenter
Date: 04/13/17

17 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Noah J. Epstein
Seller: James M. Sagalyn
Date: 04/05/17

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Heim
Seller: Susan M. Mello
Date: 04/10/17

506 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Amherst Market TK Inc.
Seller: 506 Granby Road LLC
Date: 04/14/17

4 Manola St.
South Hadley, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

75 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Yee
Seller: Marc A. Guenther
Date: 04/14/17

38 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Christopher Silvestri
Seller: Camille C. Girard
Date: 04/11/17

42 Spring St., Ext.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $143,206
Buyer: Umassfive College FCU
Seller: Timothy D. Raymond
Date: 04/03/17

4 Woodcrest Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Elizabeth N. Melton
Seller: Susan E. Fitzgibbon
Date: 04/14/17

SOUTHAMPTON

13 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Carvalho
Seller: Bruce A. Slabinski
Date: 04/12/17

55 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $368,750
Buyer: Shelle Truehart-Paquette
Seller: Paul E. Truehart
Date: 04/03/17

33 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Karen J. Morin
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 04/14/17

WARE

108 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David E. Fisher
Seller: Yvon Demers
Date: 04/07/17

21 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Marc Lavallee
Seller: MAC FT
Date: 04/11/17

106 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Jimmy L. Kiser
Seller: Kevin C. Johnson
Date: 04/11/17

WESTHAMPTON

255 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Erica L. Simonette
Seller: Walter A. Kwolek
Date: 04/04/17

WILLIAMSBURG

46 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Alex Kassell
Seller: Thomas A. Raschi
Date: 04/07/17

190 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nicholas F. Bouthillette
Seller: Big Deal Partners LLC
Date: 04/13/17

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 16, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of April 2017.

AMHERST

N & Co.
3 Moss Lane
Naomi Elliott

Playful Earth
310 Montague Road
Jay Mankita

Playful Engineers
310 Montague Road
Jay Mankita

BELCHERTOWN

Acme Painting
185 Metacomet St.
Eric Howe

Avis Properties
31 Pondview Circle
Elizabeth Davis

Creigle Electric
181 Mill Valley Road
Nicholas Creigle

Hampshire Towing
147 Bay Road
William Johnson, Robert Johnson

Sullivan Lawncare
439 Warren Wright St.
Patrick Sullivan

Tomato Interactive, LLC
72 Allen St.
John Jacobson

CHICOPEE

Double D Cleaning Services
172 Poplar St.
Daniel Shaw

Gamer Group, LLC
41 Perkins St.
Maria Amaral

Kashmir Minimart
51 Springfield St.
Syed Akhtar

PathWise World Financial
54 Parenteau Court
Charles LaFlamme, Jingqian LaFlamme

The White Orchid Nail Spa
1979 Memorial Dr.
Teresa Lee

EASTHAMPTON

Etymon Press
18 McKinley Ave.
Rachel Tapley

Home Stays USA
7 West Green St.
Joseph Bock

Little Trúc
14 Taft Ave.
Alexander Kemper, Katrina Pierson

EAST LONGMEADOW

Authen Food
3 Birch Ave.
Jasjit Maggu

Booth Rental
128 Shaker Road
Lillian Buettner

My Happy Place Travel
560 Parker St.
Regina Karolczuk

Salon Karma
35 Harkness Ave.
Mina Valego

GREENFIELD

Greenfield Auto Shipping
733 Country Club Road
Veaceslav Hotnogu

OM Country Farm Inc.
49 Main St.
Pakesh Patel

HOLYOKE

A.K.B. Stonework
22 Florida Dr.
Andrew Braunschweig

A Brush Above Painting Co.
4 Scott Hollow Dr.
Alan Tardy

C-Mart #1 ZMQ Brothers, LLC
1500 Northampton St.
Syed Mobeen

Leary Masonry Solutions
630 Dwight St.
Martin Leary

The Wherehouse?
109 Lyman St.
James Curran

LUDLOW

Deluxe Auto Sales
127 East St.
Manuel Coelho

George L. Sexton
300 Cady St.
George Sexton

Ken Bousquet Jr. Excavating & Trucking
305 Miller St.
Ken Bousquet Jr.

Trademark Custom Installations
29 Barrett St.
Timothy Muir

NORTHAMPTON

L3 KEO
50 Prince St.
Matthew Richi, David Graves

Munificent Scribbler Press
95 Laurel Park
Tira Pandolf

Northeast Greenway Solutions
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

Rose Hill Farm
1367 Westhampton Road
Rose Damon

Serio’s Pharmacy
63 State St.
Paul Serio

Somewhere Is Here
72 Center St., #33
Jaye McElroy, Leta Herman

Sugar Maple Trailside Inn
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

Trailside Tours
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

PALMER

Countryside Landscaping
6 Waverly St.
Matthew Rovelli

Crossfit Ardor
1007 Church St.
Rebecca Casinghino

Elite Transmission
320 Wilbraham St.
Robert Linehan III

HXC Floor Covering
15 Charles St.
Shane Hestad

Interactive School House, LLC
2055 Main St.
Nancy Roy

M. Cadieux’s Home Remodeling
3 Homestead St.
Matthew Cadieux

Raise the Pooch
240 Sykes St.
Jennifer Connolly

Sam’s Delivering Service
15 Lariviere Ave.
Jeffrey Lawlor

SPRINGFIELD

2 Cents Home Grown
83 Jamaica St.
Shaunia Swinton

7-Eleven Inc.
376 Boston Road
Joseph DePinto

Afterlife Tattoo Studio
378 Dwight St.
David Bissaillon

Cedar’s Food Mart, LLC
405 Armory St.
Lina Gheit

Christina’s Paw Spaw
1211 Parker St.
Christina Janet

Digital Studio Inc.
12 Emily St.
Kemar Wallace

Dom Dee Photography
43 Ferris St.
Denise Stewart

GLA Custom Framing
74 Acrebrook Road
Gerald LaFlamme

I.A. Greatman Enterprise
153 Seymour Ave.
Isaac Agyemang

J.N.R. Construction
303 Maple St.
Johan Rohena

LD’s Unlimited Home Improvement
217 Hanson Dr.
Lee Dutil

Noah’s Ark Day Care
82 Sunrise Dr.
Susan Jensen

P.B. Remodeling
565 Riverside Road
Pedro Baez

Payless Auto
720 Berkshire Ave.
Wayne Doyle

Pizza Hut of America, LLC
793 Boston Road
Erika Burkhardt

R & S Media
153 Allen St.
Richard Stewart

Sullivan’s Pool Service
387 Main St.
Brian Sullivan

Tapia Market and Deli
935 Worthington St.
Ramon Tapia

Tema, LLC
513 Main St.
Debra Katz

Tenant Finders
101 Mulberry St.
Debra Fletcher

Veras Mini Market & Deli
17 Knox St.
Santana Veras

Western Mass. Home Service
29 Middle St.
Jeremy Mutti

WARE

Frohloff Heritage Farm
236 Church St.
William St. Croix

WESTFIELD

Alex Buzz
1315 Southampton Road
Aleksey Bazukn

All Auto Expert
216 Ponders Hollow Road
Ruslan Golubchik

Crystal Vazquez & Co.
10 South Maple St.
Crystal Vazquez

D & D Cleaning Services
322 Papermill Road
Deborah Gaudette

Father & Sons Hardscape & Landscaping
32 Rosedell Dr. Ext.
Valeriy Mikhalinchik

Letourneau & Sons Painting
30 Crown St.
William Letourneau

Pete’s Handyman Service
163 Franklin St.
Peter Newman

Western Mass. Irrigation Services, LLC
503 West Road
Robert Patenaude Jr.

Xpress Mobile Service
75 Orange St.
Jerry Mattey

WILBRAHAM

Creative Touch Remodeling
7 Wilson St.
Timothy Hinks

Fern Valley Hay
76 Old Boston Road
Daniel Fernandes

Prime Service Inspections
11 Weston St.
Ralph McKinley Ward

Sugar Plum Shots Photography
11 Northwood Dr.
Christine Colton

Sundance Canna Labs
3 Wagon Dr.
Angela King

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2017.

AMHERST

Oliver Construction
170 East Hadley Road
Omar Gayle

Renaissance School Inc.
867 North Pleasant St.
Dotty Meyer

Socialopolis
151 Orchard Hill Dr.
Jacob Ayers

TrailTech
5 Morrow Lane
John Kowalski

CHICOPEE

Big Boys Contracting
930 McKinstry Ave.
Victor Borisik

Casa del Caribe Restaurant
108 West St.
Bernice Rivera

Ela Deli
226 Exchange St.
Elzbieta Magda, Gregorz Magda

Europa Deli
55 Cabot St.
Krystyna Kania

Frank’s Garage
11 Lawndale St.
Frank Drewniak

Hearth and Harness
35 Cochran St.
Ginger Moon

Oasis Risk
57 Sanford St.
Garrett Owens

RJ Services
1 Exchange St.
Richard Jones

EASTHAMPTON

Elite Quality Cleaning Service, LLC
22 Treehouse Circle, Apt. 2
Pamela Ann Lumpkin

In Unity Healing Center
384 Main St.
Candice Amendola

R & D Ventures Group
37 Maple St.
Robert Bolon

Spirit Playground Healing Arts
384 Main St.
Tammi Jo Bechard

Superior Roof Cleaning
25 Franklin St.
Luke Delisle

EAST LONGMEADOW

Added Attractions
180 Shaker Road
Carol Kononotz

Ciao Bella
128 Shaker Road
Donna Brayton

Great Clips of East Longmeadow
420 North Main St.
Clifford Laraway

Perron’s Automotive Inc.
197 Shaker Road
Brian Perron

Salon Karma
35 Harkness Ave.
Sarah Pliska

GREENFIELD

Connecticut River Conservancy
15 Bank Row
Connecticut River Watershed Council, Andrew Fisk

Lafave Plumbing & Heating
182 Fairview St.
Brian Lafave

HADLEY

Debra Rusenko, Licensed Acupuncturist
8 Goffe St.
Debra Rusenko

Leah Hollrock Jewelry
298 Russell St.
Leah Hollrock

Nail Pro
367 Russell St.
Ouyn Nguyen, Lien Luong

Peters Farm
112 East St.
Clinton Peters

Rtrue Productions
3 Kennedy Dr.
Richard Trueswell

S&M Rebuilders
75 Lawrence Plain Road
Carl Johnson

HOLYOKE

Cajun Café & Grill
50 Holyoke St.
Harry Chen

Dr. Vonnahme & Associates, P.C.
98 Lower Westfield Road
Dr. Hans Vonnahme

Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
1233 Main St.
The Mercy Hospital Inc.

Rogue Life Art
20 Hitchcock St.
Kristen Davis, Amy Davis

Ven You Events
14 School St.
Beatriz Cruz

LONGMEADOW

Mousse Café
101 Converse St.
Darby Mather

Muslu Law Firm
785 Williams St., #185
Claudia Kokaz

RA Wireless of MA
744 Bliss Road
Sammy Fathalla

Sagacity
114 Crescent Road
Barbara Flynn

School Volunteers Share
18 South Park Ave.
Jennifer Cosgrove

LUDLOW

Fall Fields Farm 2
482 Holyoke Road
Clarke Kennedy

Psych Care Associates, P.C.
185 West Ave., Suite 301
Usman Qayyum

NORTHAMPTON

Al-Mehar Inc.
15 Locust St.
Syed Iqbal

Angie Gregory Consulting
18 Northern Ave.
Angela Gregory

Anthony King Wheelbuilding
32 Highland Ave., Apt. 2
Anthony King

Arborcast Films
28 Highland Ave.
David Gaestel

Born Perfect
72 Center St., #3B
Jaye McElroy, Leta Herman

The Children’s Clinic
17 Brewster Court
Tina Champagne

Easthampton Farmers’ and Makers’ Market
198 Sylvester Road
Adrienne Ehlert-Bashista

Grow Haus Inc.
26 Strong Ave.
Moses Nasar

Hybrid Strength and Conditioning
215 Lovefield St., Unit D
Alexander LeBoeuf

Noho Music
104B Damon Road
Philip Warren

Rebekah Markham
16 Center St., Suite 511
Rebekah Markham

Studio 338 Handwoven
221 Pine St.
Paula Veleta

Tidy Gnome
59 Chestnut St.
Angela Parro

PALMER

Ancestral Link
1321 Main St., Apt. 6
Romari Caesar

Arrange This Travel
1350 Ware St.
Tonya Girouard

Bourgeois Transportation
3001 Hill St.
Kenneth Bourgeois

Federico’s Sales and Service
323 Burlingame St.
Francis Federico

Payless Auto
26 Wilbraham St.
Kelly Doyle, Wayne Doyle

Stephen’s Tree Service
102 Chestnut St.
Shane Stephens

SOUTHWICK

Center Property Services, LLC
15 Pearl Brook Road
Michael Buscemi

The Cove
90 Point Grove Road
Tina Siniscalchi

New Main Moon
610 College Highway
Zhao Yang

Residential Bulk Deliveries
9R Rising Corner Road
Norman Mogul

SPRINGFIELD

CEMA 69
25 Mattoon St.
Carlos Mendez

Chicke D’s Chicken & Grill
1375 Carew St.
Derrick Brathwaite

Clayton Commons Management
7 Clayton St.
Ernest Harris

Creative Mind Labs
248 Hancock St.
Marcus Hickley

Hong Kong Garden Restaurant
475 Breckwood Blvd.
Shaoquing Ni

Insurance Paid Construction
93 Maryland St.
Mayra Martinez

It Makes Scents
77 Fairfield St.
Michelle LaRocque

JDL Financial
11 Preston St.
Julius Demetrius

JDL Productions
27 Lyman St.
Julius Demetrius

Life in the Valley
83 Ontario St.
Angel Martinez

Magnolia Family Daycare
204 Abbott St.
Michelle Mann

Papa Bear Gift Baskets
186 Belmont Ave.
Jasmine Green

Plummer Enterprise
116 Andrew St.
Deveron Plummer

Posh Studio LLC
1372 Allen St.
Cynthia Rossini

Power Gospel Church
43 Ferris St.
Jesse Lee

Quang’s Forest Park Barbershop
529 Belmont Ave.
Tuyen Nguyen

Trueheart Enterprise
38 Wilber St.
Lolitta Lowe

Tyler John Inc.
28 Verge St.
Samuel Wilson

Universal Real Estate
33 Mulberry St.
Anthony Ardolino

Yung Kidney
75 Copeland St.
Shequinna Barton

WARE

Deer Haven Farm, LLC
417 Palmer Road
Brian Skoczylas, David Skoczylas

DeSantis, LLC
417 Palmer Road
Brian Skoczylas, David Skoczylas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Advanced Landscaping
955 Piper Road
Allan Beiermeister

Ashley Arms, LLC
131 Ashley Ave.
Mary Thayer

Atlantech Security
203 Circuit Ave.
Steven Rodrigues

Atwood Fire & Security
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon III

Bertera Mitsubishi
526 Riverdale St.
Bertera Automotive

Bob’s Auto
622½ Union St.
Robert Philip

Cyber Exchange
1267 Riverdale St.
Stephen Buynicki

Joe’s Barbershop
450 Main St.
Joseph Guadalupe

Mr. Siding
96 New Bridge St.
Maksim Reznichenko

Northeast Family Services
59 Interstate Dr.
Peter Patch

Orgullo Latino
2260 Westfield St.
Lois Reyes

Otis Boat Lift & Docks
849 Amostown Road
Brian Battista

Pat Tours
1285 Riverdale St.
Mary Gorecki

Savers
135 Memorial Ave.
Michael Ensine

Stella’s Bones & Pet Care
640 Elm St.
Lesley Maple

Super Petro Inc.
230 Day St.
Michael Vickers

Then G Creations
240 Dewey St.
Angelica Dias

Ultimate Home Inspections
379 Rogers Ave.
Theodore Pinkerman

Zen Cowork
865 Memorial Ave.
Karoun Charkoudian

WILBRAHAM

The Law Office of Karen M. Romano, Esq.
1060 Stony Hill Road
Karen Romano

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Lang J. Moran Electric Inc., 25Lagadia St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Lang Jamal Moran, same. Electrical contractor.

EASTHAMPTON

Mahaw Inc., 44 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Majid A. Malik, 419 Montcalm St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Retail business.

FLORENCE

Northampton Taxpayers Association Ltd., 88 Turkey Hill Road, Florence, MA 01062. John Riley, same. Voluntary organization to study Northampton city expenses and income, especially the new storm water fee.

HOLYOKE

Mont Marie Affordable Land Inc, 32 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Yitzchok Rokowsky, 274 Ridge Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. Nonprofit designed to provide housing to seniors and needy people.

SOUTH HADLEY

Pioneer Valley Industrial Hemp Inc., 56 Lincoln Ave., South Hadley, MA 01075. Adam R. Sweet, same. Nonprofit dedicated to the research and education of the uses of industrial hemp.

SPRINGFIELD

I Found Light Against All Odds Inc., 1380 Main St., Suite 409, Springfield, MA 01103. Stefan Davis, 1328 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. To aid today’s youth and communities by designing and implementing a television talk show program, that addresses social, emotional and economic issues that today’s youth are experiencing in their communities.

Kites of Compassion Inc., 45 Miller St., Springfield, MA 01104. Teresa M. Carrasquillo, same. Nonprofit formed to raise money for individuals and families living in extremely difficult circumstances in need of a helping hand.

Lucky Star Food Inc., 266 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Muhammad A. Nasir, same. General trading.

Montalvo Transportation Inc., 92 Mondrovia St., 2 Fl., Springfield, MA 01104. Anthony Montalvo, same. Trucking.

Mourad Exports Inc., 49 Bartels St., Springfield, MA 01128. Hassan Mourad, same. Used auto exports.

STOCKBRIDGE

Mcelhiney Woodworks Inc., 3 Goodrich St., Stockbridge, MA 01262. Brian Mcelhine, same. Residential construction.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

One Shop Solutions Inc., 130 Elm Street, 1L, West Springfield, MA 01089. Naveen Kumar Sharma, same. IT services and selling of computers and devices.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

Agenda Departments

Stroke Assoc. Forum for Survivors, Caregivers

May 3: May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the American Stroke Assoc., a division of the American Heart Assoc., will once again host a forum open to stroke survivors and their caregivers. The 2017 Pioneer Valley Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Forum, “The Future Belongs to Those Who Dream,” will take place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the day will include exhibitors, local healthcare providers, and stroke survivors who will educate and share information. The forum will once again be hosted by Boston comedian and American Stroke Assoc. supporter Chris Tabb, whose family has been personally touched by stroke. The Pioneer Valley Stroke Forum is open to the public, and admission is $5, which will include a light breakfast and heart-healthy lunch. For tickets, call the American Heart Assoc. local office at (203) 303-3373.

Kentucky Derby Fund-raiser for Square One

May 6: The Colony Club in Springfield will the setting for hats, horses and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the 143nd annual Kentucky Derby. Presented by the Gaudreau Group and Northeast IT, with sponsorship support from Nuvo Bank, American International College (AIC), the Colony Club and others, the event, starting at 4:30 p.m., will raise much-needed funds for Square One’s programs and services. Tickets cost $45 in advance and $50 at the door. The event will include big-screen monitors to enjoy the race, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary mint julep. Prizes will be awarded for the best Derby attire. Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite or by calling Heather at Inspired Marketing at (413) 303-0101.

Women Build Week

May 6-14: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) and future Habitat homeowners will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week. The event invites women to help make a difference and devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week. In the Upper Hill neighborhood of Springfield, volunteers will work to frame the exterior walls on the first floor of the house as well as tackle interior walls and prep to start the second floor. This year, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will be kicking off its new construction in Springfield as part of National Women Build Week. In support of Women Build Week and Mother’s Day, an annual fund-raising event, Men Can Cook, will be held on May 9, and several men, including local business owners, Habitat board members, and others, will volunteer as chefs and waiters to put on an evening of food and fun to honor the women in their lives.

‘Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage’

May 10: As part of the ongoing BusinessWest and HCN Lecture Series, Comcast Business will host an informative program titled “Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage. The event is part of a series of lectures, panel discussions, and presentations that address timely and important business information. This is an opportunity to meet industry leaders and network with area business professionals. “Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage” will be presented by Dennis Perlot, vice President, Enterprise Architecture at CleanSlate Centers, and former ‘technology evangelist’ at Microsoft and BI specialist master at Deloitte. It will take place at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Perlot will address how other organizations are using their data to provide them with a competitive advantage. Attendees will learn how data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. On-site parking is available. Registration is scheduled for 7:15 to 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast and Perlot’s presentation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. RSVP by Tuesday, May 2 HERE.

Lunch ‘n’ Learn on the ‘Trump Effect’

May 10: Skoler, Abbott & Presser will present a talk on how Trump administration mandates could potentially affect employers at the Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lattitude restaurant, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Attorney Amelia Holstrom will discuss recent developments and her predictions about what may happen at both the state and federal levels under the new administration and what it could mean for employers. Holstrom will talk about what is happening with the Affordable Care Act and steps Massachusetts may be taking while the issue is sorted out at the federal level, the potential for paid family leave both at the state and federal levels, and her predictions regarding trends in the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements, including the new EEO-1 requirements. She will also address what employers should be watching for relative to medical marijuana and what an employer’s current legal rights are, and her predictions for labor-relations developments under the new National Labor Relations Board. Reservations for the Lunch ‘n’ Learn are $25 for members ($30 at the door) and $35 for general admission ($40 at the door). Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by e-mailing Jessica Hill at [email protected].

Film and Media Exchange

May 12: Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) will partner with Vitec Videocom to bring their nationally touring ‘Roadshow’ to the Sheraton Springfield from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This will be BFMC’s 4th Film and Media Exchange — a “Day 2 Play” — with workshops and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest in production equipment. The event will focus on cost-effective production techniques designed for anyone in broadcasting, filmmaking, photography, communications, and marketing. The exchange also includes lunch, a keynote speech, and networking opportunities with others in the industry. For more info on programs and tickets, contact BFMC at berkshirefilm.org or (413) 528-4223.

Continued Excellence Award Nomination Deadline

May 12: There’s still time to nominate someone for the Continued Excellence Award, as BusinessWest will accept nominations through Friday, May 12. The winner of the award will be unveiled at the magazine’s 40 Under Forty gala on June 22. Two years ago, BusinessWest inaugurated the award to recognize past 40 Under Forty honorees who had significantly built on their achievements since they were honored. The first two winners were Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, and Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, president of Allergy and Immunology Associates of Western Mass. and chief of Allergy and Immunology at Baystate Medical Center. Candidates must hail from 40 Under Forty classes 2007 to 2016 and will be judged on qualities including outstanding leadership, dedicated community involvement, professional achievement, and ability to inspire. The award’s presenting sponsor is Northwestern Mutual. The nomination form is available HERE. For your convenience, a list of the past nine 40 Under Forty classes may be found HERE.

40 Under Forty

June 22: The 11th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges has chosen the winners, and their stories are told in the April 17 issue and at businesswest.com. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Moriarty & Primack, Health New England, the Gaudreau Group, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Six-Point Creative Works, Renew.Calm, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. Tickets cost $75. A limited number of tables are available, and some individual and standing-room-only tickets are also available, but are expected to sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

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.

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Patrick Connelly v. New Beginnings Retail, LLC d/b/a Shop Therapy
Allegation: Failure to pay overtime wages: $31,355.60
Filed: 3/20/17

Yankee Home Improvement Inc. v. Jonathan Moore and Brandolini Construction, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $2.3 million
Filed: 3/17/17

Matthew Leary v. AMP Electrical Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $25,000+
Filed: 3/20/17

Magali Medina v. Peabody Properties Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $40,000
Filed: 3/23/17

Michael Morin v. Home Depot USA Inc., USM Inc., and Grant Services Inc.
Allegation: Neglience causing personal injury and property damage: $27,860.87
Filed: 3/23/17

Michael DiRoma v. The Stop and Shop Supermarket Co. Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $61,627.80
Filed: 3/28/17

Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. Inc. v. Pouliot’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Allegation: Monies owed for goods sold and delivered: $84,508.87
Filed: 3/28/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Carl Lounder v. Thomas Crossman d/b/a Crossman Properties
Allegation: Non-payment of overtime wages: $4,232.81
Filed: 3/21/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Patrick Connelly v. New Beginnings Retail, LLC d/b/a Shop Therapy
Allegation: Failure to pay overtime wages: $31,355.60
Filed: 3/28/17

Marlene P. Barnett as administratrix of the estate of William D. Barnett a/k/a William D. Barnett Jr. v. David E. Lawton and Lashway Lumber Inc.
Allegation: Wrongful death, motor-vehicle collision with tractor-trailer
Filed: 3/28/17

Debra M. Budrewicz, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Ronald E. Madejewski v. Steven Robinson d/b/a Robinson Properties
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence: $200,000
Filed: 4/3/17

HAPHousing Becomes Way Finders to Reflect Scope of Its Work

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

Nonprofit Management Sections

Growing Opportunities

Peter Gagliardi says Way Finders’ mission comes down to helping people solve problems, not just getting them into homes.

When the Housing Allowance Project opened its doors in 1973, the idea of providing people with assistance to pay their rent was a novel concept.

“Giving people a housing allowance was a radical concept, but poor people were concentrated in projects and high-rises that had become real problems, especially in large cities,” said Peter Gagliardi, president and chief executive officer of Way Finders in Springfield and Holyoke. “Many were poorly built and filled with children who had no place to play other than the hallways and elevators, so the idea was to stop building projects where the poor were all housed in one place, and give people choices about where they could live.“

HAPHousing, which changed its name to Way Finders on March 31, was one of 10 sites across the country selected to host a three-year experimental federal pilot program to provide this rental assistance. The project led to the creation of Section 8 housing, a federal program that provides vouchers to low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities to help them afford decent, safe places to live in the private market.

When the pilot program morphed into Section 8, HAPHousing was tasked by the state to administer it in Hampden and Hampshire counties. But today, that is only a small part of the scope of its work, which has extended into many arenas.

The organization holds periodic strategic planning sessions, and in 2014 it became clear that its name and narrative did not convey the agency’s purpose and may have led potential clients to believe they couldn’t find the help they needed from their staff.

“Our old name didn’t provide a sense of the magnitude of our work,” Gagliardi said, noting that, although the Section 8 housing program still exists, 28,600 people in Hampden and Hampshire counties and more than 100,000 people across the state are on waiting lists. Since new vouchers are not being issued given today’s turnover rate, the statewide wait equates to 166 years.

“People need better options than vouchers that don’t exist,” he continued, explaining that the agency’s clients have needs ranging from finding jobs to getting an education, improving their credit scores, and other measures that open up opportunities for a better life.

“Getting people into homes is important, but having a roof that is affordable over your head is just the beginning,” Gagliardi noted, as he spoke about difficulties homeless families face and the multi-faceted approach Way Finders takes to connect clients to appropriate resources.

The organization’s history has been marked by many twists and turns as it responded to crises caused by changes in the economy, so choosing an appropriate new name was important to everyone who worked there.

HAP hired TSM Design in Springfield to facilitate the effort. The name Way Finders resulted from a collaborative brainstorming effort by staff members dedicated to ensuring their moniker reflected their mission, coupled with the creativity of TSM Design, which was responsible for suggesting names that matched the passion and commitment of the staff. Every employee participated in a survey that asked them about the most important part of their job, and a committee of 12 was eventually formed to represent the findings and share the thinking of the staff as a whole.

“Our mission came down to finding a way to help people solve problems. It begins by finding them a decent place to live, but we wanted to let the public know that we offer a wide range of programs through collaborations with partners that include finding jobs for people who don’t know where to start,” Gagliardi said, noting that, in the past three and a half years, the agency has helped place 480 people into jobs as an alternative to those non-existent housing vouchers he talked about.

Indeed, the new name is fitting because clients literally need help finding their way to a better life.

“We started out with a staff of about 20, and this year we have 250 employees who are very mindful of our philosophy,” Gagliardi said. “When they go home at the end of a day, they know that someone has a better home or opportunity in life than they did when they arrived.”

Over the past four decades, the organization has grown from an experimental housing-assistance program to an agency that provides rental assistance, housing-support services for homeless families as well as prevention, education about home ownership, foreclosure counseling, real-estate development, property and asset management, and community building and engagement in neighborhoods to improve health and safety.

For this issue and its focus on nonprofits, BusinessWest looks at the storied history of Way Finders and how the agency stepped in to help people and improve the community through the many changes in the economy.

Critical Response

When the Housing Allowance Program morphed into the Section 8 housing program, the state Department of Housing and Community Development hired eight regional agencies to administer it, including HAPHousing.

“For the first time, people in every town and city in the state had an opportunity to live where they wanted,” Gagliardi noted.

During the early ’80s, HAP added a program for first-time homebuyers that included information about how families could strengthen their credit so they would be eligible for bank loans. Some were purchasing multi-family houses, so they also needed to learn how to become a good landlord, and HAP published a manual that contained all of this and more, which has undergone multiple revisions and is sold on Amazon.

By the mid-’80s, homelessness had become a glaring problem, and HAPHousing opened Prospect House in Springfield, which was the first family shelter in Massachusetts funded by the state.

“We started out with nine families and a manager,” Gagliardi said, noting that the shelter is still operating and the program has served thousands of people.

In the ’90s, when the U.S. entered a recession, HAP took action again and focused its efforts on distressed properties on Byers Street in Springfield. Its work led to the creation of the Armory Quadrangle Civic Assoc., which still exists and plays an active role in the neighborhood.

HAPHousing continued to acquire properties and create affordable housing as the years went on, and eventually became involved in the Old Hill neighborhood after a Springfield College study showed it was home to 4,500 people and 150 vacant lots and boarded-up buildings.

“About 10% of the residential properties were blighted, and we worked with the neighborhood, the city, Springfield College, and our housing partners, Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services and Habitat for Humanity, to renovate properties that could be saved and replace housing that couldn’t be repaired. We also filled in some of the vacant lots with new homes,” said Gagliardi, adding that the collaboration between Springfield College, HAPHousing, and Habitat resulted in 50 new or renovated homes.

After the recent recession hit in 2008, HAP again took the lead in helping homeless families. It created a new partnership with the Center for Human Development and New England Farm Workers Council in anticipation of the state’s new HomeBASE program, and when the tornado hit in 2011, representatives from all three groups were able to work with the city and others to help more than 400 displaced families.

“These groups had never joined forces before, and the way everyone worked together was unprecedented. By the time FEMA showed up, we were already getting people into housing,” Gagliardi noted.

After that was accomplished, HAPHousing began implementation of the state’s new HomeBASE program, which offers an alternative to living in a shelter for families at serious risk of becoming homeless. It provides them with time-limited assistance that allows them to find long-term accommodations and get help from stabilization services, which is paid for buy the state.

But this avenue wasn’t new to HAP, because it had pioneered a program in the ’80s that worked with landlords and tenants to negotiate settlements to prevent homelessness. It had attorneys on staff and was able to resolve many situations that would otherwise have resulted in eviction.

Programs to prevent homelessness continue to be offered, although they have changed over the years. Gagliardi said many clients have lost jobs and fallen behind in their rent, missed work due to illness, or been part of a family breakup that led them to get behind in their rent. “These situations can easily spiral out of control if they are not addressed,” he told BusinessWest.

The current program, known as RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition), serves 600 to 700 families a year at an average cost of $2,500, which is a small investment compared to the $3,000 a month it costs the state to house a family in a shelter, especially since the average length of stay is six months.

But HAP has always stepped in when it was needed, and in 2008, it played a significant role in the formation of the Western Mass. Foreclosure Prevention Center.

“The number of people losing their homes was staggering, and we helped families through a partnership with the attorney general’s office that saved their homes or allowed them to make a graceful exit without completely ruining their credit,” Gagliardi said.

He noted that the agency has assisted thousands of property owners over the past eight years, and although the worst of the crisis has passed, over the past year, it helped 85 homeowners. “Thirty-five managed to preserve their homes, 25 were successful loan modifications, eight were able to bring their mortgage current, and two refinanced into more sustainable mortgages,” he continued, adding that another 43 were referred to legal assistance, and only two lost their homes.

Over the years, HAP also became involved in developing affordable housing and managing rental properties. Today, it has its own management company that oversees 700 units in towns and cities including Amherst, Hadley, Southwick, Southampton, Easthampton, Northampton, Charlton, Ware, Wales, Springfield, and Holyoke. It has also built and renovated properties, and has 10 projects underway, including construction of a $19.9 million, four-story, mixed-use building on Pleasant Street in Northampton that will have 2,600 square feet of retail space on its first floor and 27 studio apartments and 43 one-bedroom units in its upper stories.

“We also played a leadership role in creating the Western Mass. Nonprofit Housing Developers Group 20 years ago, and partnered with Nueva Esperanza in Holyoke and another organization to restore a number of four-story apartment buildings in South Holyoke,” Gagliardi said, as he recounted decades of work in Hampden and Hampshire counties.

Growing Enterprise

The mission of Way Finders continues to expand, and Gagliardi said its new name belongs to the next generation of leaders.

“We found that the best way to create affordable housing and revitalize a neighborhood is to collaborate, and in several situations organizations have become our affiliates,” he noted, explaining that news of the name change was accompanied by an announcement that Way Finders is forming strategic partnerships with Common Capital Inc. of Holyoke and MBL Housing and Development LLC of Amherst that will allow the parties to develop and finance projects that will benefit area residents, businesses, and communities.

Common Capital provides small loans to help businesses, while MBL Housing consults with developers interested in building affordable housing. That group was in danger of closing because the owner wanted to retire, but Way Finders found a way to allow it to stay in business.

“We know that no organization can do everything, but we have played a leadership role, and collaboration has always been important to us,” Gagliardi said. “Stable housing is a starting point, not an end point, and we have seen many former voucher holders move into new homes.”

So, although the sign in front of its Springfield office reads “Way Finders Housing Center,” the hope is that this rebranding will attract people in a variety of situations who need help finding a path to a better life.

Tree-service Companies Branch Out into Specialty Work

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

Landscape Design Sections

Weighty Business

Trees serve both practical and aesthetic functions, and people can become quite attached to them. But work to maintain, trim, and even remove trees should be left to the professionals, who say their profession is often dangerous, but in all ways rewarding.

Joseph Alexopoulos has given many customers quotes for taking down a tree. But he will never forget the day he arrived at a house, saw a rope hanging from the tree the homeowner wanted removed, and asked about it.

“I was told the man they hired before me died trying to fell it,” said the president of Tree 413 in Longmeadow, adding that the tragedy is an example of how dangerous the work can be.

Local experts agree it’s critically important to hire professionals with the knowledge, training, proper equipment, and insurance to prevent homeowners from being sued if an accident occurs on their property.

The Tree Care Industry Assoc. says successfully felling a tree requires knowledge of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, and advanced cutting techniques, and homeowners who attempt their own tree removal may be injured by falling limbs, malfunctioning equipment, or the tree itself.

The work is hazardous by nature, and professionals are completely outfitted in protective gear and trained to climb trees, operate cranes, and use chainsaws, ropes, wood chippers, and stump grinders safely.

Manager Randy Sample of Arbortech Tree Service LLC in Springfield says the company holds weekly meetings led by employees to discuss situations they encounter and the safest way to deal with them.

“Unforeseen scenarios can occur, but we go to great lengths to eliminate the possibility of accidents,” he said, adding that employees use a wide range of equipment, adhere to OSHA standards, and are certified annually in electrical hazard and prevention, which ensures they are familiar with equipment utility companies use to provide electricity and the dangers associated with tree care and utility lines.

Tree pruning and felling is a major source of income for most local tree-service companies, but many have branched out, and the scope of their work includes a wide variety of jobs.

Arbortech created a Plant Healthcare Division five years ago to keep trees healthy, because problems almost always begin in the root system.

Randy Sample says Arbortech employees meet weekly to discuss potentially dangerous situations and how to handle them.

“By the time they are noticeable, it may be too late to save the tree,” Sample said, adding that he has heard countless stories from families about their emotional attachment to a particular tree, and, therefore, the company strives to prevent damage that can threaten the health of these woody plants.

Tree 413, meanwhile, specializes in difficult tree removal that typically requires cranes, special equipment, and skilled climbers. “Many trees literally need to be lifted over the house with a crane as a whole or in pieces; it’s not a job where you can cut corners,” said Alexopoulos, adding that the company’s business has doubled every year for the last three years and workers do everything possible to ensure that limbs don’t fall on a roof, power line, vehicle, or anywhere else that could cause damage.

The company also does excavation and demolition, plans to start selling colored mulch, and recently opened a store in Southwick that carries equipment for professionals and homeowners that can be rented or purchased. It ranges from heavy-duty machinery to chainsaws and leaf blowers and includes clothing appropriate for tree work, because professionals are outfitted from head to toe to ensure safety.

Northern Tree Service Inc. in Palmer does a wide range of residential, industrial, and commercial work in three divisions that include tree service, land clearing, and construction. Its work ranges from felling trees to identifying potential hazards such as overhanging branches, dead limbs, or diseased trees for municipalities, golf courses, and other venues, as well as providing access for utilities.

For this issue and its focus on landscape design, BusinessWest looks at the scope of work that tree service companies do and the reasons they are called upon for help.

Diverse Services

Local tree-service companies say homeowners should never hire anyone without asking for proof they have liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

Nick Powers says Northern identifies problems like weak limbs for its clients before they cause damage or injury.

“Many small contractors let their insurance lapse, so even if the person hands you a copy of a policy, you should call the phone number on it to ensure they are paid up to date,” Alexopoulos told BusinessWest.

Sample concurred. “People need to do their homework; the level of danger is very real, and there are many companies that are not qualified to do this type of work,” he said, adding that homeowners should also ask for referrals, make sure the company adheres to industry standards, and check if its arborists are certified through websites such as www.treesaregood.com, which offer educational materials and links to helpful information.

In addition to tree trimming and removal, Tree 413 performs excavation and demolition ranging from removing a sidewalk to an entire garage and foundation, or a Gunite pool made entirely of concrete. When the demolition is complete, workers fill in the cavity, spread topsoil over it, then seed it.

The company recently took down three trees for a homeowner in a project that was similar to a major demolition project, because they weighed a total of 60,000 pounds.

“The job was very involved and required skilled tree climbers, a crane, and a police officer in the road near our groundsmen who were cutting and chipping sections and putting logs in a truck to be taken away,” Alexopoulos said.

He added that dead trees are very difficult to take down, and the job often has to be done in sections. “If a cut branch slams into a dead tree, it can shatter,” he explained, noting that a small limb can weigh 600 pounds.

Arbortech also does a large amount of residential work, but its slogan is “more than just tree removal.” The company employs certified arborists who evaluate trees, shrubs, and woody plants and diagnose and treat disease, insect problems, and the type and amount of fertilizer needed for optimal growth.

SEE: List of Landscape Design Companies

“We try to care for trees from the roots up; we focus on tree preservation rather than removal,” Sample said, adding that indications that a tree is in trouble include problems such as leaves that fall too early.

He told BusinessWest that most problems stem from improper planting. Trees can be too close to a driveway, home, or power line, and choosing the right location for a specific species and its future growth is critical.

“The root system is the foundation of a tree and is typically as large as its crown or the drip line from the farthest branch,” Sample said.

The company’s arborists uncover roots, which are usually buried a foot or two beneath the ground, take soil samples, and inspect the root collar to make sure roots aren’t choking each other, which can affect the nutrients the tree is able to absorb.

Arbortech also plants trees and maintains orchards for customers that include apple, pear, and peach trees, as well as raspberry and blueberry bushes.

In addition, it sells mulch, loam, topsoil, and both green and 100% seasoned firewood.

“It can be a frustrating endeavor to buy firewood that is dirty, not properly seasoned, and doesn’t give the heat people are looking for,” Sample said, noting that the company purchases wood from logging contractors that has been specially cut to fit their machines, tests it with a moisture meter, rotates it so it will dry properly, then puts it through another screening process after it is purchased to ensure the delivered product doesn’t include any loose bark or chunks of wood.

Northern Tree Services performs jobs in many settings. It builds roads and work pads for utility companies, and has cleared sections of land that range from a half-acre to 550 acres to make way for power lines, solar fields, gas and oil pipelines — including the Keystone Pipeline — and large commercial contractors.

The company has 220 employees across the U.S., but the majority of its work is done in New England, and it also has contracts with colleges, golf courses, apartment and condominium complexes, 40 airports, the cities of Springfield and Boston, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the state Department of Transportation, and Eversource. It has also developed a Google Earth program to identify trees that need to be pruned, thinned, or felled.

“It’s our job to identify hazards before they happen,” said company spokesman Nick Powers, noting that Northern also has a contract with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which is responsible for monitoring and maintaining vegetation on its roads, including the well-traveled Storrow Drive in Boston.

The company also does residential and commercial plantings and tree removal and pruning, which is especially important for utility companies because falling limbs can cause power outages.

Kevin Ferguson, project manager and estimator, told BusinessWest that arborists identify weak limbs that need to be supported or removed so they don’t fall during a windstorm or from the weight of snow.

“It doesn’t take much wind to knock deadwood out of a tree,” he said, explaining that, when they are called to a home, they examine the entire property and point out potential dangers. Some trees can be thinned to eliminate shade and the growth of moss on a roof, while helping prevent gutters from getting clogged with leaves, while others need low-hanging or dead limbs removed.

Safety First

Local tree companies do everything in their power to prevent accidents, but tree work is a risky business and can lead to damage or injury when unqualified people are hired to do a job.

It all comes down to respecting the power of nature and checking a company’s credentials, but anyone who hires licensed professionals to plant, prune, or fell trees can rest assured that every possible safety precaution will be taken, and their trees will add beauty and life to their property and be enjoyed by generations to come.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

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

820 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Williams
Seller: Williams INT
Date: 03/31/17

912 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Marley Engvall
Seller: John L. Perkins
Date: 03/21/17

CHARLEMONT

56 Potter Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Nicholas Bilgri
Seller: Keith R. Obert
Date: 03/31/17

COLRAIN

Avery Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Ralph Aurelia
Seller: Call INT
Date: 03/23/17

268 Jacksonville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Terri H. Finkel
Seller: Scott R. Sylvester
Date: 03/29/17

Old Avery Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Ralph Aurelia
Seller: Call INT
Date: 03/23/17

DEERFIELD

1 Steam Mill Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ann M. Colo
Seller: Theodore M. Russo
Date: 03/29/17

168 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Tyler A. Hersom
Seller: Susan L. Hacker
Date: 03/21/17

16 Yankee Candle Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $13,000,000
Buyer: Yankee Candle Way LLC
Seller: Deerfield Yankee Candle
Date: 03/28/17

27 Yankee Candle Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $13,000,000
Buyer: Yankee Candle Way LLC
Seller: Deerfield Yankee Candle
Date: 03/28/17

ERVING

28 Forest St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Glenn T. McCrory
Seller: James D. Paulin
Date: 03/27/17

10 Wells St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Brody L. Misiun
Seller: George G. Johnson
Date: 03/24/17

GREENFIELD

637 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Allison B. Henry
Seller: Kristen Johnson
Date: 03/31/17

12 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Noah H. Diamond
Seller: Allison B. Henry
Date: 03/31/17

104 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: KB 104 Federal LLC
Seller: Christopher J. Ethier
Date: 03/22/17

16 Forest Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Giver
Seller: Mary E. McGarrah
Date: 03/24/17

39 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joan R. Schwartz
Seller: Bruce G. Douglass
Date: 03/22/17

62 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Keith E. Fernet
Seller: John P. Nee
Date: 03/31/17

41 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Dedinas
Seller: Alan P. Dedinas
Date: 03/20/17

23 Pleasant St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Heather L. Quinn
Seller: Evan S. Childress
Date: 03/27/17

LEVERETT

416 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Linda S. Delcastilho
Date: 03/24/17

MONTAGUE

6 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Daniel L. Healey
Date: 03/31/17

214 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Peters
Seller: Linda M. Vight
Date: 03/31/17

44 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Keith R. Parenteau
Seller: Megan R. Glabach
Date: 03/31/17

NORTHFIELD

730 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marshall E. Royce
Seller: Peter J. Blackmore
Date: 03/31/17

ORANGE

395 Jones Cemetery Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Hastings
Seller: Philip J. Hastings RET
Date: 03/23/17

30 Meadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ashley Manley
Seller: Haughton, Reginald C., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

344 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Mchugh
Seller: William J. Donovan
Date: 03/24/17

SHELBURNE

32 Severance St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: James F. Smith
Seller: Roberta E. Milner
Date: 03/27/17

SUNDERLAND

242 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael S. Wan
Seller: Mildred A. Ralicki IRT
Date: 03/31/17

WENDELL

11 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Janet Mankowsky
Seller: Robert Shulman
Date: 03/20/17

WHATELY

394 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Sheila A. Wentzel
Seller: Nancy A. Capen
Date: 03/27/17

113 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Coates
Seller: Walter F. Letourneau
Date: 03/27/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

75 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Paul M. Sandy
Seller: Kenneth Modzelesky
Date: 03/27/17

29 Briarcliff Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Roberts
Seller: Edwin J. Adamski
Date: 03/24/17

19 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Taylor N Hartmann
Seller: Amy R. Smith
Date: 03/24/17

62 Cambridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Deborah M. Leonczyk
Seller: Charles E. Ritter
Date: 03/27/17

19 Cherry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $151,700
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Michael A. Santos
Date: 03/22/17

317 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Douglas H. Clark
Seller: John Lesik
Date: 03/31/17

18 Deer Run Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $268,600
Buyer: Sinan Turan
Seller: Samuel Hurley
Date: 03/20/17

20 Denise Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Kevin M. Wyman
Seller: Clifford Packer
Date: 03/30/17

80 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Keith M. Garvey
Seller: Laurance R. Andrews
Date: 03/31/17

13 Frank St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Bonneau
Seller: Mario C. Sotolotto
Date: 03/31/17

94 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: J. Norbert Properties LLC
Seller: Giordano Building Inc.
Date: 03/20/17

Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: J. Norbert Properties LLC
Seller: Richard S. Thomas
Date: 03/20/17

91 Raymond Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael Lim
Seller: Jammie E. Perry
Date: 03/24/17

804-806 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Ghareeb
Seller: Patch, Susan, (Estate)
Date: 03/27/17

180 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Smith
Seller: Donald R. Silkey
Date: 03/24/17

75 Spruce Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Timothy M. Davis
Seller: Lee E. Smith
Date: 03/27/17

BLANDFORD

24 Sperry Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: 24 Sperry Road Land Trust
Seller: Brian D. Boisseau
Date: 03/20/17

BRIMFIELD

30 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Armand H. Dimo
Seller: Adams, Susan L., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/17

35 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Michael A. Goodwin
Seller: George Markopoulos
Date: 03/31/17

CHESTER

9 Lynes Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Ashton
Seller: Diane Paquette
Date: 03/24/17

CHICOPEE

88 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Peter A. Haas
Seller: Goyette, Claire L., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

58 Ashmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Kimberly A. Dziedzic
Seller: Manning, Roger E., (Estate)
Date: 03/23/17

13 Bonneta Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Phillips
Seller: Lisa J. Thomas
Date: 03/27/17

63 Bourbeau St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cady L. Spencer
Seller: Robert J. Wrzesinski
Date: 03/24/17

275 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jeira Castro
Seller: Ashe, Helen P., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/17

130 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Michael J. Bourbeau
Seller: Bryan J. Szymczyk
Date: 03/24/17

174 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Cardinal
Seller: Michael L. Kerley
Date: 03/31/17

359 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,650,000
Buyer: Briarwood 16 LLC
Seller: Chateau Harmonie Apts. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

27 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Jacques
Seller: Todd J. Kasperowski
Date: 03/31/17

22 East Street Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,470
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: John A. Dussault
Date: 03/22/17

75 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Timothy P. Murphy
Seller: Laura E. Carmody
Date: 03/24/17

646 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Fazi LLC
Seller: Grattan Bld LLC
Date: 03/24/17

190 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $157,900
Buyer: Marek Boryczka
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

99 Jean Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $234,450
Buyer: Abdulrahman Addy
Seller: John Marques
Date: 03/30/17

71 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Debra Himmelreich
Date: 03/21/17

32 Macek Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James A. Stefanik
Seller: Frances M. Morawiec
Date: 03/21/17

82 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: HLR Home Inc.
Seller: Lucille D. Harland
Date: 03/23/17

21 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Crowley
Seller: John R. Crowley
Date: 03/31/17

78 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robert J. Wrzesinski
Seller: Jonathan Scully
Date: 03/24/17

70 Rich St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dana C. Rhicard
Seller: Petros Mirisis
Date: 03/31/17

17 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Casa Bonita Apartments
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

19 Smith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $208,650
Buyer: Joseph S. Grab
Seller: Janusz Kosciolek
Date: 03/31/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

128 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: JPMT Realty LLC
Seller: Vincenzo Montefusco
Date: 03/20/17

Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Chad P. Herrick
Seller: George W. Wegman
Date: 03/28/17

60 Helen Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $151,001
Buyer: Olmstead RT
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/23/17

11 Oak Brook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Gabriel E. Sanchez
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

92 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $142,400
Buyer: Amy Kloss
Seller: Marla J. Shelasky
Date: 03/20/17

238 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Tiffany Sanchez
Seller: Jacqueline L. Evans
Date: 03/31/17

232 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Kehoe
Seller: Lorraine Eastman
Date: 03/31/17

40 Redin Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Edward C. Corl
Seller: Sandra J. Wheeler
Date: 03/30/17

25 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Sean F. Merrigan
Seller: Nasman, Ernest O., (Estate)
Date: 03/23/17

65 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,013
Buyer: Timothy P. Marquis
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/24/17

110 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Richard R. Pinkman
Seller: Constitution Properties
Date: 03/31/17

GRANVILLE

441 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $190,966
Buyer: RBS Financial Products
Seller: Eugene G. Slack
Date: 03/28/17

198 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Ruth M. Hauff
Date: 03/31/17

HAMPDEN

8 Mohawk Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: John R. Roden
Seller: Robert J. Gossman
Date: 03/22/17

84 North Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Brenda M. Scungio
Seller: Austin P. O’Toole
Date: 03/31/17

175 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Susan A. Delrosso
Seller: Steven Balut
Date: 03/24/17

HOLLAND

8 Amber Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Renee Murphy
Seller: Karen A. Raymond
Date: 03/31/17

58 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Justus M. Gevry
Seller: Country Bank For Savings
Date: 03/22/17

HOLYOKE

31 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Dennis K. Schall
Seller: Anne O. Murphy
Date: 03/22/17

127 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hayward D. Jones
Seller: Efrain Cosme
Date: 03/22/17

30 Harvard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Nancy H. Adams
Seller: Hastings, Kimball, (Estate)
Date: 03/24/17

8-10 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Ivan Carrasquillo
Seller: Michael W. Lapalme
Date: 03/31/17

17 Winterberry Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Eliane D. Gauthier IRT
Seller: Leon M. Beauchemin
Date: 03/31/17

LONGMEADOW

214 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Christina Ly
Seller: Chi-Ping Wang
Date: 03/31/17

81 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $182,637
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Leigh Cherkas
Date: 03/27/17

36 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: William J. Dupont
Seller: Estelle A. Gross
Date: 03/21/17

64 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Andrea S. Martin
Seller: Tai W. Kang
Date: 03/24/17

LUDLOW

88 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Devan M. Curry
Seller: Karen Pestaina
Date: 03/31/17

972 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Evelyne M. Cuipenski
Seller: Sapphire Property Dev. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

152 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: James Footit
Seller: Martin J. Murphy
Date: 03/24/17

51-53 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Cheryl A. Cronin
Date: 03/22/17

7 Highland Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Megan M. Chastain
Seller: Clarissa P. Tsim
Date: 03/24/17

Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pauldin LLC
Seller: Gilmar Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/17

31 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Pelletier
Seller: William P. Hogan
Date: 03/20/17

133 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Bethany N Williams
Seller: Paul R. Racine
Date: 03/27/17

109 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: John A. Beaver
Seller: Jennifer L. St.Marie
Date: 03/21/17

170 Ridgeview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kenneth Massey
Seller: Carol A. Girard
Date: 03/24/17

128 Swan Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kathleen Sweeney
Seller: Jakub Kopec
Date: 03/24/17

281 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Samuel Hurley
Seller: Elke A. Greenwood
Date: 03/20/17

18 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Laura J. Galloway
Seller: Brooke Surran
Date: 03/31/17

360 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Jing C. Wei
Seller: Caitlin M. Clark
Date: 03/27/17

MONSON

59 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Steven K. Meher
Seller: Ronald L. Poremba
Date: 03/30/17

100 Peck Brothers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Daniel Alves
Seller: Pennymac Loan Services
Date: 03/30/17

1 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Alison T. Zaikowski
Seller: Daniel C. Pippin
Date: 03/30/17

123 Stebbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $183,665
Buyer: Kelsey L. Millier
Seller: Carrie A. Terpening
Date: 03/20/17

33 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Fortier
Seller: Daniel S. Baer
Date: 03/31/17

PALMER

Ains Manor Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Palmer Crystal Lake LLC
Seller: Southbridge Savings Bank
Date: 03/23/17

2 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Palmer DG LLC
Seller: Kathleen J. Pelletier
Date: 03/20/17

4486 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Eric J. Chartier
Seller: Frank J. Cyran
Date: 03/31/17

2 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marcin A. Wszolek
Seller: Steven R. Tetreault
Date: 03/31/17

749 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $252,417
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: John T. Innarelli
Date: 03/21/17

1226-1230 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: South Middlesex Non Profit
Seller: Richard G. Primavera
Date: 03/31/17

3050-3052 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael J. Mastriani
Seller: Christensen, Sharon, (Estate)
Date: 03/28/17

89 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Amanda Taylor
Seller: John F. Davis
Date: 03/31/17

416 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Austin
Seller: Michael R. Austin
Date: 03/31/17

30-32 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christopher Falero
Seller: Michael J. Russo
Date: 03/20/17

RUSSELL

34 West Main St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Matthew Gelinas
Seller: Karl R. Dagenais
Date: 03/31/17

SOUTHWICK

173 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: June M. Wilby
Seller: Kenneth Eggleston
Date: 03/27/17

151 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $116,830
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Eben C. Willey
Date: 03/27/17

22 Southwick Hill #22
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Amy L. Starling
Seller: 20 Depot Square LLC
Date: 03/31/17

SPRINGFIELD

268 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Norman Davey
Seller: John V. Zielinski
Date: 03/31/17

769-771 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Suranthey Panton
Seller: Maria Maragoudakis
Date: 03/31/17

11 Bethel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,300
Buyer: Lisbette Perez
Seller: Paula Lapolice
Date: 03/31/17

82 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $128,800
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: John T. Andras
Date: 03/28/17

28 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Jayza M. Jimenez
Seller: Andros, Catherine, (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

354 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Magdiel Colon
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 03/30/17

252 Christopher Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gregory C. Flechsig
Seller: Earl D. Baidy
Date: 03/28/17

240-242 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Miche Mede
Seller: Charmaine Stephens
Date: 03/31/17

130 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,962
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ann Hurley
Date: 03/21/17

37 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gonzalez
Seller: Campagnari Construction
Date: 03/29/17

38 Doyle Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Juan A. Santa
Seller: Anita F. Mahan
Date: 03/28/17

312 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Wagner
Seller: Benjamin E. Jenne
Date: 03/20/17

280 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $154,230
Buyer: Sean T. Anderson
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/27/17

133 Entrybrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Roseline C. Chiuwa
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

22 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Torres
Seller: Eliezer Vega
Date: 03/30/17

131 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,250
Buyer: Alexa Acosta
Seller: Yamil I. Cruz
Date: 03/20/17

152 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Maritzabel Cabrera
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 03/29/17

125 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Mark E. Pariseau
Date: 03/20/17

762 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Lydia Vega
Seller: Seana A. Coughlin
Date: 03/31/17

194 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Leonard A. Lindsay
Seller: Bryson, Aaron, (Estate)
Date: 03/20/17

92 Hudson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Jon D. Mitchell
Seller: Theodore G. Sarant
Date: 03/31/17

26 Irvington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Donald G. Fontaine
Date: 03/31/17

203 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Justin Henry
Seller: Christian A. Barthelette
Date: 03/31/17

28 Jimmy Court
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Adam C. Santiago
Seller: Justin D. Greenia
Date: 03/22/17

293 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,700
Buyer: Miguel Nieves
Seller: Maryann L. Connor
Date: 03/31/17

17 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Johnny Lopez-Santos
Seller: Lyle T. Le
Date: 03/30/17

2477 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,175,000
Buyer: 2477 Main Street LLC
Seller: North Park Apartments LLC
Date: 03/31/17

19 Mary Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brianna Mangano
Seller: Francisco Ramirez
Date: 03/20/17

88 Mildred Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Julian May
Seller: Living Stone LLC
Date: 03/24/17

8-10 Monroe St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: AAD LLC
Seller: Nicks Affordable Home Improvement
Date: 03/21/17

202-204 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Jose A. Colon
Seller: Roland Lapointe
Date: 03/23/17

166 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,900
Buyer: Jason C. Chapdelaine
Seller: Cara L. Sullivan
Date: 03/31/17

57-59 Observer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: MNJ LLC
Seller: 59 Observer Street LLC
Date: 03/31/17

71 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Brico Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/17

1172 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Daniel Santiago
Seller: Brenda C. Branchini-Lage
Date: 03/20/17

31 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kathleen E. Wright
Seller: Thomas E. Linnehan
Date: 03/22/17

37 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Nitsy J. Torres
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 03/31/17

1537 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Boutot
Seller: James C. Gay
Date: 03/31/17

7 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jason K. Streeter
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 03/30/17

33 Ryan Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Yamil I. Cruz
Seller: Progressive Community Baptist
Date: 03/20/17

26 Steuben St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $139,200
Buyer: Ashley M. Franco
Seller: Mya Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/17

98 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Nancy Perez
Seller: Lawrence J. Pease
Date: 03/24/17

127 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Morrison
Seller: Robin S. Babineau
Date: 03/30/17

129 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Morrison
Seller: Robin S. Babineau
Date: 03/30/17

110-112 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Asleudis Gonzalez
Seller: Maria Salazar
Date: 03/24/17

3 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Brian Santiago-Diaz
Seller: Peter J. Kelly
Date: 03/31/17

71 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Damon A. Bermudez
Seller: Joseph Domingos
Date: 03/24/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

109 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Briarwood 15 LLC
Seller: Olympia Manor Apartments
Date: 03/31/17

42 Cedar Woods Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Rodney B. Thomas
Seller: Renee S. Marcus
Date: 03/31/17

389 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Matthew S. Leahy
Seller: Ellen R. Dagostino
Date: 03/24/17

72 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Ruslan Shvetsov
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 03/31/17

65 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Adriano G. Cosentini
Seller: Richard A. Larivee
Date: 03/31/17

187 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Justin L. Enriquez
Seller: Carianne M. Leahy
Date: 03/24/17

7 Neptune Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: George Santiago
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/30/17

11 Orange St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kara RET
Seller: Donald A. Rivers
Date: 03/24/17

24 Orange St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Adele M. Kapelewski
Date: 03/20/17

326 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 326 Park Street LLC
Seller: Carol Delevo
Date: 03/31/17

83 Spring St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Romanko Realty LLC
Seller: Christopher A. Granger
Date: 03/29/17

256 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Clark
Seller: Brandon T. Dantonio
Date: 03/27/17

124 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $327,900
Buyer: Kristine J. Villaruel
Seller: Donald C. York
Date: 03/31/17

95 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,200
Buyer: Shawn M. Schellenger
Seller: Kevin Wyman
Date: 03/30/17

WESTFIELD

95 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michael F. Cyran
Seller: Paul T. Kireyczyk
Date: 03/20/17

6 Cortez St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ottavia Bush
Seller: Tallage Adams LLC
Date: 03/31/17

19 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: John E. Veit
Seller: Vasily Zhuk
Date: 03/31/17

58 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Seth T. Philipp
Seller: William Scott
Date: 03/23/17

1381 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Joan Judge
Seller: Ann M. Duquette
Date: 03/27/17

8 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Petros I. Mirisis
Seller: Erin P. Thomas
Date: 03/31/17

6 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Brian J. Morrissey
Seller: Patricia A. Brown
Date: 03/31/17

67 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jeremie Lambert
Seller: Patrick F. Martunas
Date: 03/21/17

38 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Hughes
Seller: Joseph A. Craven
Date: 03/30/17

11 Maple Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Collins
Seller: Raisa Amirova
Date: 03/31/17

758 North Road
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kenneth F. Harder
Seller: Edgar A. Collis
Date: 03/20/17

119 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,660
Buyer: Jesse Babcock
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/23/17

101 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Igor Adzhigirey
Seller: Mcgarry, Edith F., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/17

1050 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Sarah A. Nuttall
Seller: Ryan Menard
Date: 03/30/17

9 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Big Buck Properties LLP
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/22/17

WILBRAHAM

2377 Boston Road #101
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: JCE Realty LLC
Seller: Baystate Wing Hospital Corp.
Date: 03/31/17

12 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Kenneth W. Valentine
Seller: Edward W. Irla
Date: 03/22/17

6 Danforth Farms Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $592,500
Buyer: Francisc Dejesus-Paulino
Seller: Mohammed S. Ahmed
Date: 03/31/17

593 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $217,300
Buyer: Branch Bank and Trust
Seller: Gilbert A. Barrett
Date: 03/31/17

47 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anthony E. English
Seller: Michael A. Smith
Date: 03/31/17

3 North Hills Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Clarissa P. Tsim
Seller: Boston Road Properties
Date: 03/27/17

4 Old Farm Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Michael P. Ferzoco
Seller: Timothy J. Chipman
Date: 03/31/17

4 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $177,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Thomas F. Budlong
Date: 03/20/17

33 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Linnehan
Seller: Jacqueline P. Daniels
Date: 03/22/17

412 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Downie
Seller: Gary J. Soverow
Date: 03/24/17

Squire Dr. #13
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Peter C. Thompson
Seller: Crane Hill LLC
Date: 03/22/17

33 West Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Owen M. Knox
Seller: Roberta J. Perry
Date: 03/22/17

10 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Weinberg
Seller: Zhizhong Liu
Date: 03/28/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

150 Blackberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $522,000
Buyer: Jeewon Park
Seller: Daniel A. Viederman
Date: 03/28/17

22 Lessey St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $12,500,000
Buyer: Amherst Clark House LP
Seller: Clark House Assocs.
Date: 03/24/17

97 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Michael A. White
Seller: Amherst College
Date: 03/27/17

38 Maplewood Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Theodore G. Fay
Seller: Neil E. Mendelsohn
Date: 03/22/17

150 Sunderland Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Goat Meadow LLC
Seller: Watrola, Chester E., (Estate)
Date: 03/29/17

178 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Eugene Young
Seller: Robert S. Anderson
Date: 03/31/17

34 Wildwood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: David A. Driver
Seller: Robert T. Wilce
Date: 03/31/17

BELCHERTOWN

11 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Bernard
Seller: Eduardo Melendez
Date: 03/22/17

1067 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Solsiree DelMoral
Seller: Thomas M. Kerle
Date: 03/31/17

111 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: James S. Bachand
Seller: Lauren Clarke
Date: 03/31/17

49 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Devon J. Thomas
Seller: Thomas E. Soutier
Date: 03/28/17

58 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: William R. Pesco
Date: 03/24/17

CUMMINGTON

4 Thayer Corner Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nate Loux
Seller: Daniel Loux
Date: 03/31/17

EASTHAMPTON

10-12 Center St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Michael Colwell-Lafleur
Seller: Chen Ping Yap
Date: 03/22/17

18 Clark Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Colleen M. Chambers
Seller: Anthony J. Stonina
Date: 03/31/17

89 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Julianne Busa
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/28/17

216 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Goodreau
Seller: Eliane D. Gauthier IRT
Date: 03/31/17

15-17 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,900
Buyer: Kaitlin Ames
Seller: Anthony J. Stonina
Date: 03/31/17

2 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Randi Garcia
Seller: Gary P. Talbot
Date: 03/31/17

GRANBY

239 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Gerald R. Archambault
Seller: Gary P. Shannon
Date: 03/30/17

26 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $232,400
Buyer: Kirsten Therrien
Seller: Edith A. Blais
Date: 03/24/17

8 Sherwood Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: George W. Cooke
Date: 03/28/17

HATFIELD

26 Chestnut St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: David Zononi
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 03/31/17

11 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Karen May
Seller: Roy R. Coulter
Date: 03/24/17

359 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Classic Garage 359 LLC
Seller: 359 Lap LLC
Date: 03/31/17

NORTHAMPTON

34 Calvin Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Stultz RET
Seller: Dorien J. Miller
Date: 03/27/17

185 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: James E. Gillespie
Seller: 185 Cardinal Way LLC
Date: 03/31/17

37 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Benjamin Brumbaugh
Seller: Robert Baird
Date: 03/31/17

5 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Community Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Janet B. Hutchins
Date: 03/29/17

11 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Friends Of Hampshire County
Seller: Anthony W. Rossi
Date: 03/20/17

191 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Roberts
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 03/20/17

109 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,424,999
Buyer: Robert A. Jonas
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 03/20/17

104 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Grimaldi
Seller: Eva S. Dewitz
Date: 03/23/17

17 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Katie A. Clifford
Seller: Ridgeview Development LLC
Date: 03/30/17

64 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vera D. Beauvais
Seller: Carol A. Beauvais
Date: 03/27/17

392 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Cahillane
Seller: Norma J. McElligott RT
Date: 03/31/17

249 Sylvester Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Jay A. Fisher
Seller: Daviau & Hathaway Dev. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

south hadley

66 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Karen E. Sause
Seller: William M. Gorczycz
Date: 03/24/17

72 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Richard R. Sligo
Seller: Sligo, Virginia, (Estate)
Date: 03/21/17

116 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: James W. Buckley
Seller: Kimberly M. Roy
Date: 03/30/17

414 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Random Properties Acquisitions
Seller: George Cunliffe
Date: 03/22/17

18 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Karol Makusiewicz
Seller: Margaret C. Giustina
Date: 03/31/17

20 Rivercrest Way
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $381,400
Buyer: Christopher S. Sutton
Seller: Rivercrest Condos LLC
Date: 03/31/17

6 Riverlodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jonathan Scully
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 03/24/17

27 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,300
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Diana F. Gaouette
Date: 03/28/17

19 Smith St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $208,650
Buyer: Joseph S. Grab
Seller: Janusz Kosciolek
Date: 03/31/17

17 Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Danielle A. Langevin
Seller: Sequoia Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/17

SOUTHAMPTON

35 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Troy M. Copeland
Seller: Katie Clifford
Date: 03/30/17

10 Manhan Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: David E. Derouin
Seller: John P. Higgins
Date: 03/31/17

108 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Mahoney
Seller: Matthew L. Puza
Date: 03/30/17

WARE

47 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Philip J. Dupell
Seller: Neil Seelen
Date: 03/23/17

WORTHINGTON

110 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $171,035
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert A. Bourdon
Date: 03/20/17

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2017

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Balathunis, Timothy P.
116 Austin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Bessette, Paul Emery
Bessette, Audra Lynn
966 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Bouchard, Clovis V.
Bouchard, Patricia M.
27 Joan Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Bradley, Timothy A.
36 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Calabrese, Anthony J.
124 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Coakley, Margie R.
100 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Colonial Pizza
Anagnos, Constantine
a/k/a Anagnostopolus, Constantine
Anagnos, Eleni
a/k/a Anagnos, Helen
66 Holbrook St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Cranson, Richard Earnest
Cranson, Barbara Ann
65 Broadway St., Apt. 68
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Dow, Leah S.
1 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Edward Acker Photography
Acker, Edward G.
34 Main St.
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Eldridge, Larry F.
54 Charter Oak Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/27/17

English, Brian K.
English, Andrea E.
a/k/a Wilke, Andrea Elizabeth
a/k/a Lyman, Andrea Elizabeth
27 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Gerber, Stuart M.
20 Halifax Court
Apt G, Bld. 23
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Gonzalez, Marianne Theresa
303 Sanders St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Grant, Harvey M.
79 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Holbrook, Lawrence Russell
P.O. Box 225
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Huynh, Tay T.
1170 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Jackson, Wendy L.
244 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

K & B construction
Dubrule, Bruce G.
21 East Buckland Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Knechtel, Katie Louise
149 Bartlett Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Labine-Perry, Valerie J.
5 Elm Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/17

Lavoie, Tracy A.
a/k/a Lotito, Tracy Ann
188 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Lawrenchuk, Timothy
Lawrenchuk, Mary
39 Birchwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/30/17

LeSage, Julie P.
119 Chantilly Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Lewis, James M.
12 Lenox St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/19/17

Maharne, George J.
840 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Malloy, Gary A.
87 1/2 Orchard St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Mastroianni, Karen L.
68 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

McCabe, Michael T.
56 Perrine Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/17/17

McDonald, Amanda R.
40 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

McLain, Laura
5 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Murphy, Christopher R.
169 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Olbrych, Mary A.
a/k/a Friel, Mary A.
451 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

O’Neil, Judith A.
87 East Road
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/19/17

Peck, Wayne T.
P.O. Box 206
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

Potters Playhouse
Potter, Thomas R.
Potter, Kelly G.
91 Old Douglas Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Ravento, Arnaldo
a/k/a Lopez, Arnaldo Ravento
222 Pine St., Fl. 1
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Ryan, Tracey Anne
416 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Scerbo, Justine M.
P.O. Box 776
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Schenk, Scott Parker
a/k/a Schenk, Ashley
49 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Shukes, John M.
a/k/a Tressler, John M.
92 Moulton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

The Hairport
Collins, Kristen
186 West Main St., Apt
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

V.I.P. Pest Solutions
Smart Looks II
Fortin, Jason M.
Fortin, Brenda Lee
a/k/a Marquis, Brenda Lee
151 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Vorce, Melanie Marie
78 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Watson, Dallas A.
Watson, Tina Marie
165 Cole Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/20/17

White, Patrick
81 Hawthorne St.
lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/17

Wilson, Kelley L.
a/k/a Gyurasz, Kelley L.
157 Corinth St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Winners Circle
Sheikh, Mehmood A.
92 Blokland Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Main Street Hospitality Unveils $1 Million Kitchen at Red Lion Inn

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2017

Daily News

STOCKBRIDGE — After nearly a nearly a two-month-long construction project, Main Street Hospitality will unveil the new, 1,600-square-foot kitchen at the Red Lion Inn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. Open only to hotel guests with a select menu since late February, the dining room at the historic hotel has reopened to the general public with new seasonal menus.

The new kitchen represents the third significant renovation project at the hotel in the last 10 years, and brings a much-improved dining experience. Among the necessary improvements that preserve and reinforce the historic building are enhanced work-flow measures for kitchen and wait staff, integration of the bake shop into the renovation, and steps to ensure the dining operation is greener and more ecologically friendly.

At the ceremony, Main Street Hospitality executives Nancy Fitzpatrick, owner and chairwoman, and Sarah Eustis, CEO, will join other key figures from Main Street, the Red Lion Inn, and its partners in the project: Lacey Thaler Reilly Wilson Architecture and Preservation, LLP of Albany, N.Y., and David J. Tierney Jr. Inc. of Pittsfield. Kitchen tours and light refreshments will be available.

Shire City Herbals to Build $1.2M Production Facility in  Pittsfield

By BusinessWest Staff April 24, 2017

Daily News

PITTSFIELD — Shire City Herbals, maker of the apple-cider-vinegar-based health tonics known as Fire Cider, announced plans to build and operate a production facility in the company’s hometown of Pittsfield. The company plans to begin construction this month, and will relocate its shipping and administrative offices to the new location this spring. In addition, the company is launching a nationwide rollout in GNC stores over the next month.

The new, $1.2 million, 20,000-square-foot facility will enable Shire City Herbals to increase its production capacity with the intent to expand distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada. Production at the new facility is scheduled to begin in fall 2017, with a bottling line to come online in 2018.

Owners Amy Huebner, Dana St. Pierre, and Brian Huebner worked with Billy Keane at Jan Perry Realty; David Harrington, vice president of Lee Bank; and David Curtis from 1Berkshire to purchase 15 Commercial St. in Pittsfield’s East Street neighborhood. The building was originally constructed in 1952 and was used as a bottling plant by Coca-Cola until the late 1950s.

Huebner has also secured the professional services of the Dennis Group for architectural and engineering design. Springfield-based Dennis Group offers complete planning, architectural, process-engineering, and construction-management services exclusively to the food and beverage industries nationwide.

Shire City Herbals contracted Massachusetts-based general contractor Steve Mauter to construct a 6,500-square-foot kitchen to make its line of apple-cider-vinegar health tonics. The company is working with Lee Bank to finance expansion, and has received tax incentives from the city of Pittsfield. Shire City Herbals has also been working with the city’s Community Development Department and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corp. regarding tax incentives.

Started in 2011, Shire City Herbals first produced Fire Cider in a commercial kitchen at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield. In 2012, the company moved production operations to the Franklin County Community Development Corp. Food Processing Center in Greenfield. For the past four years, the company’s production needs have grown exponentially to ultimately become one of the largest producers in the space.

“Adding to the economic health and well-being of Berkshire County has always been an underlying tenet of our business philosophy,” said Dana St. Pierre, CEO. “Being able to purchase and revitalize a building along the once vital East Street corridor, while adding jobs to the area, allows us to be a part of the rebirth of a city we love to call home.”

Cooley Dickinson Earns Greenhealth Partner for Change Award

By BusinessWest Staff April 24, 2017

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care was awarded the Greenhealth Partner for Change award by Practice Greenhealth for the fifth consecutive year. Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading healthcare community dedicated to transforming healthcare worldwide so that it reduces its environmental footprint and becomes a community anchor for sustainability and a leader in the global movement for environmental health and justice.

The Partner for Change award is one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector. The award recognizes healthcare facilities that continuously improve and expand upon their mercury-elimination, waste-reduction, recycling, and source-reduction programs. At minimum, facilities applying for this award must be recycling 15% of their total waste, have reduced regulated medical waste, are well along the way to mercury elimination, and have developed other successful pollution-prevention programs in many different areas.

Among Cooley Dickinson’s recent environmentally friendly practices, it has recycled 65 tons, or 85%, of the construction waste during the construction of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital; replaced kitchen dishwashers, saving 50% of water and energy use; arranged contracts for 3,500 kwh of solar power under a 20-year agreement, which is 30% of CDH’s annual usage; and replaced and upgrade lighting to LED technology in 15,000 square feet of the CDH property.

“As a Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award winner, Cooley Dickinson is committed to improving the health of our patients, staff, and community as a whole,” said Anthony Scibelli, vice president, Operations and chief administrative officer. “Cooley Dickinson’s employees take pride in our sustainability efforts to lessen our impact on the environment and look forward to working with Practice Greenhealth to continue this work across the country.”

The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards will be presented in May at the CleanMed Conference & Exhibition, a national environmental conference for leaders in healthcare sustainability.

PeoplesBank Issues Annual Corporate Green Report

By BusinessWest Staff April 24, 2017

Daily News

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank has issued its annual Corporate Green Report. Through its green values and actions to support environmental sustainability, PeoplesBank believes it can help make the region a healthier place to live, work, and raise a family. The bank puts these values to work throughout the year through its charitable donations and volunteerism. PeoplesBank is also recognized for its support of green-energy projects and its construction of LEED-certified offices.

For Earth Day 2017, PeoplesBank highlighted more than $65,000 in funding for green initiatives in Western Mass. Those initiatives include support for an existing mobile farmers’ market in Springfield and the launch of a new one in Holyoke; the CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) Food for All campaign; the Center for EcoTechnology; Grow Food Northampton’s community garden; the Source to Sea Cleanup of the Connecticut River (support of this effort will also include hands-on participation by a team of volunteers from the bank); the Mount Holyoke wetlands-restoration project; and scientific environmental education at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment.

PeoplesBank is also a longtime leader in sustainable-energy financing. “PeoplesBank started financing sustainable energy several years ago when we helped Holyoke Gas & Electric replace hydroelectric generators,” said Thomas Senecal, president and CEO of PeoplesBank. “That sustainable energy source actually provides electric power for four of our offices, including our headquarters in Holyoke.”

Building on that successful effort, PeoplesBank commercial lenders developed a niche expertise in creating financing packages for green-energy power generation and, to date, have financed more than $126 million in wind, solar, and hydroelectric power-generation projects.

Community banks are not generally known for building green offices, But PeoplesBank has a LEED Gold-certified office in Northampton, a LEED Gold-certified office in West Springfield, and a LEED Silver-certified office in Springfield. The LEED-certified office in Springfield, the first of its kind in the city, won a GreenSeal from the city of Springfield. PeoplesBank has also installed electric-vehicle charging stations at three offices, in Northampton, West Springfield, and Holyoke.

National Women Build Week Slated

By BusinessWest Staff April 20, 2017

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) and future Habitat homeowners will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6-14. Habitat’s National Women Build Week invites women to help make a difference and devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities.

More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week.

In the Upper Hill neighborhood of Springfield, volunteers will work to frame the exterior walls on the first floor of the house as well as tackle interior walls and prep to start the second floor. “Unskilled volunteers often arrive feeling timid about stepping onto a construction site and being expected to frame, but with encouragement and a little guidance they end up loving the experience and accomplishing a lot,” said GSHFH Construction Manager Kris McKelvie.

This year, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will be kicking off its next new construction in Springfield as part of National Women Build Week. In support of Women Build Week and Mother’s Day, the annual fundraising event, Men Can Cook, will be held on May 9, where several men, including local business owners, Habitat board members, and others, volunteer as chefs and waiters to put on an unforgettable evening of food and fun to honor the women in their lives. Mayor Domenic Sarno of Springfield, who has been a local celebrity waiter in the past, will be in attendance again this year to celebrate National Women Build Week as well as State Representative Carlos Gonzales.

Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008 to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. Each year, Lowe’s provides the support of their employee volunteers, Lowe’s Heroes, and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills so they can feel equipped to take part in the builds. Lowe’s Heroes will be among more than 70 volunteers joining to help build decent, affordable housing in the Springfield area as part of National Women Build Week.

“Through our partnership with Habitat and support of National Women Build Week, Lowe’s empowers women to get involved in their communities, learn construction skills and make a meaningful impact,” said James Frison, Lowe’s director of community relations. “We’re grateful to all the women in the Springfield area who will volunteer this week to help build and repair decent and affordable housing.”

Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to this year’s National Women Build Week, including a $5,000 store gift card to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. Since 2003, Lowe’s has committed more than $63 million to Habitat’s mission and helped more than 6,500 families improve their living conditions.

Habitat’s first Women Build event was held in 1998. Since then, all-women construction crews have helped build more than 2,500 homes in partnership with families.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program and to learn about Women Build events in communities across the U.S. year-round, visit Habitat.org/wb.

Springfield Takes Giant Strides Toward Creating a Vibrant Urban District

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

Features

Square Deal

Jay Minkarah stands inside the innovation center now under construction on Bridge Street.

Webster defines momentum this way, among others: ‘capacity for progressive development’ and ‘forward movement.’ Those phrases certainly describe what’s being seen and heard in the Stearns Square area of Springfield, where a project blueprinted to be catalytic in nature, the Innovation Center now taking shape on Bridge Street, has been exactly that.

Katie Allan Zobel was talking about life on the 25th floor of Tower Square, and comparing and contrasting it with that in the new offices for the Community Foundation of Western Mass., which she serves as executive director, on the first floor on Bridge Street.

She was qualifying the dramatic change from being more than 250 feet above what’s going on and looking down upon it, literally speaking, to being a big part of what’s going on.

“The views from up in the tower … they’re incredible, but it’s like looking at a postcard of the city,” she explained, while being courteous and quite respectful to her long-time landlord, MassMutual. “Here on Bridge Street, we’re actually in the picture; we’re in the middle of the picture.”

And with that, knowingly or unknowingly, she summed up perfectly the broad strategy — putting more people and businesses in the picture — behind ongoing and quite ambitious plans to revitalize the area the Community Foundation is now in the middle of and can see so clearly out the huge windows facing north from its suite of offices.

It used to be called the Entertainment District, and some still call it that, although the goal is to make it much more. It’s also called Stearns Square, because that 130-year-old park and gathering spot sits in the middle of it and in many ways defines it. And it has another name these days — the TDI District. That’s short for Transformative Development Initiative district, a name contrived by MassDevelopment to describe what this particular program within its portfolio is and does. (We’ll get to that shortly.)

Katie Allan Zobel’s office within the Community Foundation’s suite on Bridge Street offers a commanding view of Stearns Square.

It had another name, too. Well, sort of. This area was considered part of what was sometimes referred to as the ‘blast zone’ — the area impacted by the November 2012 natural-gas explosion. And that’s where, in many respects, this story begins, or at least where it gained a huge amount of momentum.

Indeed, in the wake of that blast, a study was commissioned to identify paths to recovery and progress. One of the key components of that document was a revitalization strategy for the Entertainment District, and thankfully, this plan had a different fate than many that came before it.

“It’s a cliché to say it, but many plans were created to sit on a shelf,” said Jay Minkarah, executive director of DevelopSpringfield, another huge player in this saga. “This is actually one of the best examples I’ve seen of a plan really advancing a strategy.”

In broad terms, the plan called for a catalytic project to spur other investments, and it got one when DevelopSpringfield, Valley Venture Mentors, MassMutual, MassDevelopment, and other players came together around plans to create an ambitious innovation center in a group of tired, long-neglected properties in the Bridge Street area known collectively as the Trinity Block.

The plan also called for a number of public and quasi-public entities to make investments in the area to stimulate activity, and several are doing just that:

• The city will undertake significant improvements to both Stearns Square and nearby Duryea Way, named after brothers Charles and Frank, who built what is considered the first successful gas-engine vehicle on that very spot 125 years ago. And it has also created a restaurant loan program;

• MassDevelopment acquired the former Skyplex property that faces Stearns Square and is moving aggressively toward revitalizing it into a mixed-use facility; and

• The Springfield Business Improvement District is, among other things, building upon a portfolio of events and programming designed to bring people into the downtown and the TDI District.

According to the plan, these investments would eventually encourage the private sector to make similar investments and create still more momentum. And that’s happening as well. In addition to the Community Foundation, the staffing agency United Personnel, which had moved into space on Bridge Street, is said to be looking for more. Meanwhile, serial entrepreneur Delcie Bean will create a café, Ground Up, in the Innovation Center, and the Women’s Fund of Western Mass. has already moved into space there.

“We’re trying to create a truly vibrant mixed-use urban district that supports the development of an entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem for the purpose of advancing Springfield’s economy,” Minkarah said. “That’s what this is all about.”

For this issue, BusinessWest takes an in-depth look at the scene unfolding within the TDI District, how an ambitious plan came together, and what can likely happen next in this historic section of Springfield.

Center of Attention

Evan Plotkin says his travels have taken him all across Europe, and they’ve given some insight into what the Stearns Square area can become, and some inspiration as well — not that he really needed more.

Plotkin, president of NAI Plotkin, doesn’t expect that district to even approach what St. Mark’s Square and Plaza Mayor are to Venice and Madrid, respectively — millions visit those attractions each year — but he told BusinessWest that it can emulate those landmarks in the sense that they are the very heart of those cities and centers for dining, tourism, business, and pride.

MassDevelopment acquired the former Skyplex building on Stearns Square with the expectation that it will spur additional investments in that area.

“In those cities, you have these beautiful plazas surrounded by businesses and residences; you have the outdoor cafés where people gather, socialize, eat, and drink,” he said. “We can have that right here. Stearns Square can be that; it’s been that.”

Plotkin’s offices are now on the 14th floor at 1350 Main St., also known as One Financial Plaza, where he and some partners own the top 12 floors. But for decades, his business — and, in many ways, his mind — were always on Taylor Street and the Stearns Square area.

His former business address, 41 Taylor St. (now home to a dental office), is where the Duryeas built their motorcar, and Plotkin was the catalyst behind the statue depicting that vehicle that now sits in Duryea Way.

Thus, Plotkin has had a front row seat to more than five decades of change and development in the Stearns Square area, and he and his dog, George, still walk through it almost every day.

“My earliest memories of Stearns Square were from when the fountain was working and this was very well-maintained public space,” he recalled. “There was retail, business, and residential space, and in that respect, it was very much like those European cities.”

In the ’90s, the neighborhood evolved into an entertainment district dominated by a number of nightclubs. Those clubs created a great deal of vibrancy — Plotkin recalls a time when Northampton leaders feared losing visitors to the City of Homes — but, eventually, not the kind that the city was really looking for, he went on, adding that, over the past decade or so, the area has been in general decline, with the population falling and crime rising.

The gas blast was a contributing factor in all this, but it also, as noted earlier, eventually provided the blueprint for a turnaround campaign of the highest order.

And this brings us back to that catalytic project that Minkarah talked about, the innovation center.

In most all respects, the Trinity Block fits squarely into the profile, and the mission of DevelopSpringfield, which acquires somewhat low-profile properties described with that hard-hitting adjective ‘blighted,’ with the goal of giving them new life.

The row of buildings along Bridge Street certainly fits that description. Once home to everything from a church to a boxing gym, and almost everything in between, the Trinity Block had been mostly vacant and neglected for years, as evidenced by the many holes in the floor and cracks in the marble stairs that Minkarah pointed out as he offered a tour.

In a matter of a few months, though, there will be several dozen people working in the building and many more arriving for various functions or a cup of coffee in the café, said Minkarah, who used the phrase ‘purpose-built space’ to describe what’s happening at the Trinity Block.

And ‘purpose’ comes at many levels. On one, the purpose is to give Valley Venture Mentors larger space with more flexibility, including co-working space for entrepreneurs. On another, level, though, the purpose is to help the area evolve into a dining district through the café’. On still another level, the purpose is to generate foot traffic, vibrancy, and momentum in that section of the city.

“This will be a very active place, and that’s a big part of the goal,” he explained, adding, again, that the goal is to create that mixed-use urban district, with the mix including places to work, start or grow a business, gather, dine, visit, and, yes, live.

This urban lifestyle, or urbanization, if you will, is a growing movement nationwide, said Minkarah, adding that it’s being fueled by the younger generations and especially Millennials, who are attracted to cities and especially walkable ones.

For Springfield to become part of this trend rather than act as spectator while the phenomenon plays out in several other communities, it is critical that it provides what Minkarah calls, alternately, “the experience” and “the opportunity” of attractive urban life.

Public improvements to Stearns Square and Duryea Way (seen here) are designed to stimulate additional private-sector investments in that district.

He was referring specifically to young people looking for a place to launch a business, but he was also talking about individuals seeking a place to live, as well.

“It’s important that you provide an environment that has the kinds of qualities that the younger entrepreneurs are looking for,” he explained, adding that this list includes everything from co-working space to plenty of dining opportunities, to the proverbial ‘things to do.’

And this is virtually the same list that will also attract visitors to this urban district as well.

Motion Science

All this helps explain why, while the innovation center is the centerpiece of progress in the Stearns Square area, it is, as noted, just one of many such pieces.

Indeed, there is a type of symphony of motion, said Kevin Kennedy, Springfield’s chief development officer, and it is creating an upbeat tempo that is certainly necessary.

Union Station is nearly ready to begin the intriguing next act in its nearly 90-year history, following a roughly $90 million renovation. MGM Springfield will be opening its doors in about 16 months. The City Council will soon vote on improvements to Stearns Square and Duryea Way, the Springfield Museums will soon open the new Seuss Museum, and the Springfield Central Cultural District is creating new strategies to connect people to downtown through art. Meanwhile, the BID is building and refining a deep roster of programs and events to bring people into Springfield and compel those who work there to stay well past 5 p.m. (see related story, page 11).

The broad strategy that has emerged, he went on, is to essentially build a bridge, if you will, between the development in the South End (MGM) and the development in the North End (Union Station).

But more than a bridge, the new urban district would be, as Minkarah and others have noted, an innovation and dining district with its own identity.

“The deal was, and this is a very simple deal, to have the folks on the private side make some investments here and do the right things with those investments,” he told BusinessWest. “And those of us on the public side will make some investments as well.”

Those public investments include work within the park and Duryea Way, which should commence later this year. These include new grass, new pavement, sidewalk work, lighting, and more — “everything that can make the area appealing and comfortable.”

They also include an aggressive, $1.5 million loan fund to help prospective restaurateurs, who often struggle with gaining conventional financing, to get initiatives off the ground.

And there are other momentum-building initiatives as well, especially MassDevelopment’s purchase of the former Skyplex property at 8-12 Bridge St., with intentions to inspire further investments in that district.

As Laura Masulis, a TDI fellow assigned by MassDevelopment to the city of Springfield, explained, the equity investment undertaken by the agency is, like the innovation center itself, designed to be a catalyst.

“The point of this program is to identify properties that could act as game changers in these TDI districts across the state,” she said. “And this property could be just that — a game changer in that neighborhood. It’s not just one of eight storefronts in the middle of a block; it’s something that really defines that district.”

Home to a number of clubs over the years, the property has been mostly vacant for years, she went on, adding that, because it was highly unlikely a private developer would step in and undertake the massive renovations needed, MassDevelopment filled that void.

The plan moving forward is to essentially have the building reflect the broad goals for the district — meaning to fill it with dining, entrepreneurship, and art, said Masulis, adding there are negotiations with several potential tenants along these lines.

“We definitely want to have a food component in the building,” she explained. “We see this as an opportunity to have multiple tenants and many different components because of the size of the building.”

A number of potentially attractive options are being considered, she went on, listing everything from restaurants to smaller arts and performance venues to creative retail. “We’re open to different possibilities.”

The sign outside the property at present says “Join us in Stearns Square,” and there are many indications that more businesses and organizations will heed that advice.

Meanwhile, the Naismith building next to Theodores’ on Worthington Street is under new ownership, and plans are emerging for the former Fat Cat lounge across the street and the former dental offices further down Worthington Street.

And such private investments will be the key moving forward, said all those we spoke with, noting that the public-side initiatives are already succeeding in moving the needle in an area that was stagnant for some time.

City officials report considerable interest in many of the vacant storefronts that still dominate Worthington Street (seen here) and Bridge Street.

The Big Picture

As she talked about the circumstances that brought the Community Foundation to that view of Stearns Square out its front windows, Zobel started by talking about the need for more flexibility and visibility through its space.

It had not enough of either in Tower Square, and as its long-term lease was nearing its conclusion, it commenced a search for a location that would remedy that situation, she went on, before taking the discussion in a different direction, one that really gets to the heart of the momentum currently being seen in that area of Springfield.

“We visited all the towers,” she said of a lengthy search led by the brokerage firm Colebrook Realty Group. “But they were not going to afford us visibility. But there was more to it than that; we didn’t really feel as if we were part of the community.

“Finally, I inquired about this block because it seemed like there was potential,” she said, referring to a row of retail storefronts along the south side of Bridge Street. “This had it all, and I couldn’t get over standing in front of this building and looking at the park; it just seemed like we were right here in the community.”

Elaborating, Zobel said she took in all that was going on around this location — a lengthy list that started with the innovation center but also included United Personnel’s move, the elaborate renovations of the Fuller Block and National Public Radio’s relocation there, the Union Station renovations, the city’s planned renovations of the park, MassDevelopment’s purchase of the Skyplex building, the restaurant loan fund, and more — and decided it wanted to be part of that movement.

“I thought ‘OK, this is really compelling,’” she told BusinessWest. “We have the innovation center putting a stake in the ground, we have MassDevelopment putting a stake in the ground … it just felt like we would be part of the revitalization in a very clear, obvious, meaningful way. And that’s why we made this decision — the promise and the potential is real.”

This is that catalytic effect Minkarah was talking about, and all those we spoke with are firm in their belief that the ball is really only beginning to roll in this section of the city.

Indeed, as more people begin to work in the area, as more people attend events at the innovation center, and as more people exiting trains at Union Station create a critical mass of vibrancy in the area, this should generate more businesses to support those individuals, which should, in turn, create more such businesses, which should spur more vibrancy … and so goes the theory.

But, based on what has happened in many other communities in the Northeast, Masulis said, it’s not exactly a theory any more.

She’s seen districts similar to Stearns Square become vibrant new centers of activity in Providence, Cleveland, and a host of other cities. The common denominators in those stories are a strong arts scene, dining, and entrepreneurship, and these are the pieces now coming together in Springfield.

“We’re building on those building blocks,” she said of all the initiatives listed above. “We’re also looking at what strengths we have in that district and in Greater Springfield, and saying, ‘how can we continue to build on what’s there and fill in where the private market is not doing quite as well as we’d like to see it doing?’”

Minkarah agreed, and said the momentum that is gathering is a significant force.

“When you move forward with a catalytic project, or what you believe is a catalytic project, the whole point is to catalyze something and not just sit there in isolation,” he noted. “The fact that we’re seeing other businesses and organizations moving into the district is so encouraging, and it speaks to the strength of the partnership that’s been created to advance this district.”

Age of Enlightenment

Returning to Europe for a moment, again figuratively, Plotkin told BusinessWest that his walks in many cities on that continent would generally take him as far as the last establishment with a light on.

That not-uncommon attitude certainly helps explain the general decline of the Stearns Square area years ago and the broad challenge to achieving overall vibrancy in Springfield.

That would be, simply, to turn more lights on. It’s happening within the Stearns Square area, and there is general consensus that the future of this critical urban district will be brighter in every way.

That’s because more people and institutions will, as Zobel and so many others said, want to be in the middle of the picture.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Projects in Belchertown Will Enhance Its Appeal

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

Community Spotlight Features

Community Spotlight

From left, Douglas Albertson, Kyle Thibeault, and Nicolas O’Connor say the disc-golf course that will be built at Piper Farm Recreation Area will benefit residents and help make Belchertown a destination.

Bob Bolduc says Pride purchased a 20-acre parcel of land in Belchertown about eight years ago because it believed this was an area where development was likely to occur.

“We envisioned it as an ideal location for a gas station and other businesses,” said the company’s founder and adviser, referring to a site at the junction where Route 202 and Route 21 intersect.

The prediction proved quite prescient; the Eastern Hampshire District Courthouse was built there shortly after the purchase was made, and a bevy of projects are underway. They include a new, $2 million Pride station; a new financial-services center; the town’s first assisted-living facility, to be built on the grounds of the former Belchertown State School; a new disc-golf course on town-owned land; and infrastructure improvements aimed at improving pedestrian safety, solving traffic problems, and enhancing connectivity with the town center, which is a short walk away.

“After many years of work and planning, there will actually be shovels in the ground on multiple projects this spring,” Selectman Nicolas O’Connor told Business West, noting that the projects align perfectly with goals that include meeting the needs of residents while finding ways to use open space for recreational purposes that will attract visitors, benefit local businesses, and spur additional growth.

Decades ago, Department of Public Works Director Steven Williams noted, economic development was concentrated at the end of the corridor that runs in the opposite direction from the town center, which is also within walking distance, although it is a little farther away.

But that area is almost completely built out, so the new hub has become the mile-long stretch of Route 202 that extends from the center to the courthouse. The Pride property sits on one side of the corridor, while the former Belchertown State School campus is across the street. It is owned by the Belchertown Economic Development Industrial Corp. (EDIC), which entered into an agreement with MassDevelopment five years ago that designated it as the agent for redevelopment.

Since that time, MassDevelopment has worked with the town and EDIC to access funds to demolish 40 dilapidated buildings on the campus. About half of them have been removed, and anticipation has been building over the past 18 months since approval was granted to build the Christopher Heights assisted-living complex on the site. It will contain 83 units, half of which will be affordable, and fill a real need within the community.

“They expect to break ground soon, which is very exciting,” said Claire O’Neil, vice president of planning and development for MassDevelopment.

She added that the town has plans to make significant infrastructure improvements that will restore water to the state school campus, improve sewer lines, and address pedestrian and traffic issues that will help move plans forward for the property to become a mixed-use development that will include manufacturing, commercial enterprises, and space for anyone interested in building in Belchertown.

An abundance of property is also available across from the campus, which is close to Route 21. “The area has enormous potential to generate new construction, businesses, jobs, and resources for the town,” Williams said, explaining that it will be fueled by the aforementioned $4.5 million in infrastructure work that will be composed of upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks, roadwork with new striping, new turning lanes, a new signal at the Stadler Street intersection and perhaps another at the junction of Routes 202 and 21, and new signage.

The plan is still in the design stage, but Williams estimates it will be completed by the beginning of next year. When the work is finished, he added, it will improve pedestrian access and safety, and connect the area to the town center in a way that will allow development to occur without creating traffic problems.

“Some businesses have already been established along the corridor, but compared to the amount of land available, they constitute a drop in the bucket of future potential,” he said.

For this issue, BusinessWest looks at projects in the planning stages or underway that will make a difference in the town’s economy and help make it a destination for recreation while meeting the needs of residents.

Generating Growth

Alden Credit Union recently opened a new, 4,000-square-foot financial center on State Street in an existing building that sits on a 1.4-acre parcel purchased from Pride.

“They did a major renovation of the property,” O’Connor said, explaining that it will become Alden’s headquarters.

Bolduc noted that Pride’s new, 4,500-square-foot store will be built adjacent to the credit union and will focus on food service.

“Most people think of Pride as a place to get gas that also sells food. But we want to reverse that, have them think of this as a food store where they can also get gas,” he said, explaining that the new store will contain a large bakery, full café with specialty drinks, a drive-thru window, a full deli and grill with a breakfast and lunch menu, and an area with tables and chairs where people can eat. “There will also be a fountain area where people can get real fresh-fruit smoothies.”

Although the exterior will have 10 gas-filling stations, including one for diesel fuel, Bolduc emphasized that “this will be a new version of Pride. We are in the permitting stage and are looking forward to working with the town and hiring locally.”

Town Planner Douglas Albertson said Pride designed the building to fit in well with the neighborhood: the exterior will resemble a brick colonial structure with clapboard, and will have real roof shingles.

Other developments in the area include a new garage being built by Belchertown Motors that will allow it to expand the business; and discussions taking place with the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to install a turnaround to accommodate bus traffic to the area, which will become especially important when construction on the Christopher Heights assisted-living complex is complete.

In the meantime, the town is doing everything possible to create new recreational opportunities in the area, which is within walking distance of several public schools.

“We recently moved the Belchertown Family Center into the former Belchertown Day School, which is a town-owned property,” O’Connor said, explaining that the move is in line with officials’ vision of developing more recreational resources in and around the schools.

The Recreation Department also conducted a recent online survey to determine what people would like to see built in the future, and the top choices were a new splash park and public recreation area with pavilions.

“It would be really nice if families could go there for the day with their children, play baseball at our mini-Fenway Park, then head to Jessica’s Boundless Playground, which was recently completed,” O’Connor said.

That may happen at some point, but right now a great deal of effort is being focused on creating an 18-hole disc-golf course in the Piper Farm Recreation Area, where 25 of its 68 acres will be used for that purpose.

“We already have a population in town involved with disc golf, and our new course will draw people from other communities,” said Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Thibeault.

“The golf trails could be used for hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing off-season,” he continued, noting that the course could also be used for after-school activities and instructional programs, especially since the middle school is close to the rear of the property.

O’Connor told BusinessWest that disc golf is rapidly gaining popularity, and people who use the free course could park in the town center and visit the Pride station or existing eateries, as well as other restaurants or businesses that could be established in the future.

“Disc-golf courses have become destinations, and our small-business owners are helping us with this project. We plan to be very aggressive with this project, as it requires a small investment but will provide a positive return for the town,” he said as he spoke about fund-raisers being planned to raise money for the course.

The town also recently completed the acquisition of the Patrick Center on the old state school campus. It sits on a 5.5-acre tract of land, and officials are working with state legislators, the Recreation Department, and a local committee to initiate projects to add additional recreation and public-use spaces adjacent to existing fields and the public-school complex.

“We want to bring things here that people in the community can use, but also want to create unique recreational experiences that will attract visitors,” O’Connor said.

Fruitful Endeavors

Town officials helped establish the Quaboag Connector, a shuttle service that provides rides for people in Belchertown, Brookfield, Hardwick, Monson, Palmer, Ware, and West Brookfield. Priority is given to those who need transportation to and from work, job-training programs, and related destinations that include community colleges and educational programs. The shuttle also allows passengers from outlying towns to be taken to Belchertown, where they can board Pioneer Valley Transit Authority buses that go to a number of destinations.

Residential construction is also gaining ground; last year 55 new homes were built, and the Bell Property Corp. is building 24 single-family homes on the former Dudek Farm property. “Woodland Lane will be our first new subdivision in 10 years,” Albertson said.

Both he and O’Neil believe the combination of projects that are planned or underway will benefit residents while attracting new people to Belchertown.

“Things have finally converged here,” Albertson said, noting that there is plenty of land available for new businesses and restaurants in a community that offers many benefits and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Belchertown at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1761
Population: 14,838 (2017)
AREA: 52.64 square miles
County: Hampshire
Residential Tax Rate: $18.20
Commercial Tax Rate: $18.20
Median Household Income: $76,968
Family Household Income: $80,038
Type of government: Open Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen
Largest Employers: Hulmes Transportation Services; Town of Belchertown/School Department; Super Stop & Shop
(Latest information available)

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the months of March and April 2017.

CHICOPEE

Chunida Inc.
450 Memorial Dr.
$150,000 — Demolition of former Days Inn

Standex International Corp.
939 Chicopee St., Bldg. 929
$10,000 — Finish floor overlay, add new women’s restroom, renovate men’s restroom, other improvements

EASTHAMPTON

1 Cottage St.
Riverside Industries Inc.
$25,000 — Remove one bathroom, replace with two ADA-compliant bathrooms

Williston Northampton School
Taft Ave.
$10,000 — Construct four mezzanines for storage use

Williston Northampton School
81 Park St.
$7,500 — Install passage door, replace barn door, install vinyl siding and soffits

EAST LONGMEADOW

National Grid
49 Callender Ave.
$10,000 — Demo control house at substation

Westfield Bank
382 North Main St.
$41,995 — Commercial renovation

GREENFIELD

Haddleton Associates
37 Butternut St.
$21,830 — Exchange existing Verizon antennas on tower with new antennas in same location

Joseph Pellegrino
298 Federal St.
$10,000 — Demolish interior non-load-bearing walls

Nikki Stafford
335 Federal St.
$18,175 — Strip roof and install new asphalt shingle system

Third Congregational Society
399 Main St.
$1,135 — Install handical ramp

HADLEY

Pet Hotel
155 Russell St.
$140,000 — Interior renovations

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$302,000 — Remodel existing space in mall for Giftology

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$6,000 — Install supply and return duct into new hallway for Planet Fitness

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech St.
New emergency room, installation of new UDS

LUDLOW

Taxiway, LLC
84 Westover Road
$225,000 — Commercial alterations

Wing Memorial Hospital
34 Hubbard St.
$70,000 — Commercial alterations

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$15,000 — Insulation at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$3,500 — Repurpose former compressor room at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$45,000 — Roofing at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$228,100 — Demo interior wall of old computer shop at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School and reconfigure walls for student service suite

Norma Lee Realty Trust
90 King St.
$2,300 — Install illuminated wall sign

Norma Lee Realty Trust
90 King St.
$600 — Replace existing wall sign with illuminated sign

PALMER

Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum
4080 Main St.
$15,000 — Renovate church into a single-family home with an in-home business

Town of Palmer
4417 Main St.
$11,000 — Demo duct, fabricate and install duct, furnish and install RGDs and fans

SOUTHWICK

Kostyantyn Alforov
11 Jeffrey Circle
Parking area improvement

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$3,347,000 — Interior fit-out of shell space for pediatric procedure and infusion spaces, patient rooms, toilets, nurse stations, waiting rooms

Baystate Medical Center
3300 Main St.
$160,000 — Interior renovation of existing pharmacy

Century Investment Co.
1985 Main St., Suite E
$3,500 — Wire new fire-alarm devices to existing fire-alarm panel

Gulmohar Hospitality, LLC
711 Dwight St.
Install eight roof-mounted cellular antennas on La Quinta Inn & Suites

James Krobath
135 State St.
$7,860 — Interior renovation to convert former restaurant space to game room

Mercy Medical Center
299 Carew St.
$213,700 — Remove section of suite for thoracic offices and complete cosmetic changes

South Canpus Group
140 High St.
$125,000 — Interior renovation of second floor

Springfield Redevelopment Authority
55 Frank B. Murray St., Second Floor
$355,518 — Tenant fit-out space in Union Station building, including new partitions, doors, HVAC, electrical, and adjustents to existing fire-protection systems

WARE

Country Bank
79 Main St.
$785 — Sign

G & G Medical Products, LLC
6 East Main St.
$7,865 — Selective demolition of door jamb to increase width and height, new steel lintel to support block construction above new door height

Global Signal Acquisitions IV, LLC
82 Coffey Hill Road
$20,000 — Add three T-Mobile antennas and related equipment

WESTFIELD

Engineers Realty Corp.
53 Southampton Road
$100,000 — Renovate existing office space

First Methodist Society of Westfield
16 Court St.
$65,756 — Kitchen renovations

Little River Plaza, LLC
587 East Main St.
$40,000 — Frame partition wall, interior remodeling

Noble Hospital
115 West Silver St.
$1,339,831 — Create new pharmacy space on third floor

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Agrimark
958 Riverdale St.
$14,000 — Erect wall

Doty River, LLC
500 Riverdale St.
$10,000 — Set up temporary trailer during construction

Home Depot
179 Daggett Dr.
$40,000 — Replace tile, drywall, toilets, urinals, partitions, and light fixtures in men’s and women’s bathrooms

Bill Keavany
76 Century Way
$2,500 — Construct interior partition walls for Metro PCS

WILBRAHAM

Wing Memorial Hospital Corp.
2344 Boston Road
$11,550 — Renovate fire-sprinkler system

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

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

379 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $359,315
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Barbara J. Wiemers
Date: 03/06/17

BUCKLAND

27 Williams St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jayne Webb
Seller: Rebecca Byram-Wigfield
Date: 03/16/17

COLRAIN

129 North Green River Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Green River Properties
Seller: Cersosimo Industries Inc.
Date: 03/06/17

CONWAY

641 North Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Douglas Blowers
Seller: Robert Stack RET
Date: 03/13/17

DEERFIELD

3 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Angel Properties LLC
Seller: Kenneth Schoen
Date: 03/10/17

27 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $166,900
Buyer: Robert B. Lowney
Seller: Frank P. Marchand
Date: 03/17/17

30 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Theresa M. Boron
Seller: Viola M. Batrano
Date: 03/16/17

ERVING

16 West High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Max A. Paronich
Seller: Cody Sisson
Date: 03/08/17

GREENFIELD

64 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,513,640
Buyer: Store Master Funding 9
Seller: Store Master Funding 7
Date: 03/10/17

7 Alden St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Deluca
Seller: Paul Viens
Date: 03/10/17

23 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Gershman
Seller: Bartlett, Douglas R., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/17

15 Farren St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Levi T. Johnson
Seller: Margaret E. Lauder
Date: 03/08/17

49 Greenfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,019,277
Buyer: Store Master Funding 9
Seller: Store Master Funding 7
Date: 03/10/17

10 Kent Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Colby J. Kimball
Seller: Madeline R. Maxam
Date: 03/17/17

402 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Bruml
Seller: Charles N. Moore
Date: 03/15/17

113 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: James M. Elwell
Seller: Greenfield Paper Box Co.
Date: 03/13/17

53 Silvio O. Conte Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $5,830,379
Buyer: Store Master Funding 9
Seller: Store Master Funding 7
Date: 03/10/17

MONTAGUE

43 Hillside Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $136,900
Buyer: PDV Inc.
Seller: Milton A. Rivera
Date: 03/17/17

83 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: June Blaise
Seller: Janice M. Fuller
Date: 03/10/17

NORTHFIELD

837 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Frank D. Peterson
Seller: Nathaniel D. Senser
Date: 03/10/17

ORANGE

112 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kevin M. Houle
Date: 03/17/17

581 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $128,500
Buyer: James R. Aldrich
Seller: D. Lawrence Fisher
Date: 03/10/17

SHUTESBURY

91 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Reagan
Seller: B&E Capital LLC
Date: 03/16/17

SHELBURNE

21 Church St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Holly Sonntag
Seller: Carolyn Bailey
Date: 03/07/17

SUNDERLAND

223 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Diana Berry
Seller: Nathan R. Santerre
Date: 03/10/17

172 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Franklin Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Janet T. Callahan RET
Date: 03/10/17

262 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $130,625
Buyer: Mark Fabry
Seller: Fabry 2008 RET
Date: 03/06/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

28 Autumn St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $216,900
Buyer: Lynn M. Otero
Seller: Christopher A. Peluso
Date: 03/17/17

40 Cardinal Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Alfred Pajer
Seller: Flynn, James E., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/17

4-6 Church St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Alexander Orlov
Seller: Peter Novik
Date: 03/13/17

6 Fenton St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ronald C. Redmond
Seller: Theresa A. Losito
Date: 03/06/17

25 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Hichborn
Seller: Jennifer A. Dickinson
Date: 03/15/17

89 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $137,631
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Barbara A. Young
Date: 03/15/17

26 Hearthstone Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Peluso
Seller: David Bolio
Date: 03/17/17

583 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Michael P. Ritucci
Seller: Zahoor Haq
Date: 03/13/17

76 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Gary Fields
Seller: Stratton Renovation LLC
Date: 03/17/17

271 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: William W. Beauregard
Seller: William Monty
Date: 03/17/17

30 Vadnais St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Klaudia Wiktorska
Seller: Sandra L. Jones
Date: 03/15/17

BRIMFIELD

75 7th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Steven P. Lemay
Seller: Michael G. Robie
Date: 03/10/17

61 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Timothy Clark
Date: 03/16/17

CHESTER

27 Soisalo Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Brian Klein
Seller: Susan L. Bishop
Date: 03/13/17

CHICOPEE

521 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $181,796
Buyer: R2R LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 03/13/17

243 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Cheryl Hortie
Seller: Carl D. Roy
Date: 03/06/17

40 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,250
Buyer: David A. Tisdell
Seller: Tisdell, Wilfred L., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/17

131 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Lourdes Gonzalez
Seller: James R. Lindsay
Date: 03/08/17

241 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Nicholas Lawless
Seller: Perry R. Dulude
Date: 03/16/17

124 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Maryam Tamimi
Seller: Annmarie Rice
Date: 03/07/17

608 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $131,250
Buyer: Michael L. Tisdell
Seller: Tisdell, Wilfred L., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/17

44 Grise Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Ronald R. Heroux
Seller: Erica A. Galuszka
Date: 03/17/17

48 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Butler
Seller: Robert Nicasio
Date: 03/07/17

68 Lariviere Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Murat Polat
Seller: Loon Hill Plaza LLC
Date: 03/08/17

New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $985,175
Buyer: 755 New Ludlow Road LLC
Seller: SDK Realty Corp.
Date: 03/17/17

63 Olea St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Riley
Seller: Michael W. Taft
Date: 03/17/17

49 Pajak St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Andrew Scotton
Seller: Kristen L. Maloney
Date: 03/10/17

32 Pearl St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $173,400
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Donna M. Heap
Date: 03/16/17

21 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Michael J. Velez
Seller: Jeremy Sawyer
Date: 03/10/17

793 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Suzanne Papianou
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/13/17

150 Vadnais St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,200
Buyer: Samantha L. Hessling
Seller: Theodore R. Slenzak
Date: 03/15/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

140 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Bryan C. Forbes
Seller: Dan Roulier & Assocs. Inc.
Date: 03/13/17

375 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: David E. Bolio
Seller: John Hasley
Date: 03/17/17

8 Edgewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Mehrdad Khabir
Seller: Hugh K. Martin
Date: 03/15/17

181 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael Tranghese
Seller: Matthew C. Trinceri
Date: 03/06/17

164 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Audrey G. Psaltis
Seller: Denise L. Robinson
Date: 03/06/17

432 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $131,596
Buyer: Kevin A. Trigo
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/15/17

198 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,500
Buyer: David Deniger
Seller: Steven Vigneault
Date: 03/06/17

GRANVILLE

439 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michael A. Duris
Seller: Mary E. Brockmeyer
Date: 03/06/17

HOLLAND

9 Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Gloria V. Peck
Date: 03/06/17

HOLYOKE

30 Amherst St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Tiffany K. Espinosa
Seller: Michael G. Corduff
Date: 03/15/17

41 Argyle Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Murphy
Seller: Timothy J. Murphy
Date: 03/17/17

73-75 Belvidere Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Manuel Henriques
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 03/10/17

451 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Jane Dolinski
Seller: Matthew Reynolds
Date: 03/17/17

LONGMEADOW

385 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Riffat Sabir
Seller: Mark B. Ackerman
Date: 03/15/17

61 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Deanna L. Blazejowski
Seller: Elias Family LP
Date: 03/17/17

154 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Edward C. Hough
Seller: Jodi Polep-Mines
Date: 03/06/17

29 Ridgeway Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Anne C. Wheeler
Seller: David B. Kane
Date: 03/10/17

90 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William Searles
Seller: Richard Longo
Date: 03/10/17

LUDLOW

334 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Krista M. Mitchell
Seller: Derek J. Chadonnet
Date: 03/17/17

607 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Francisco Leitao RET
Seller: Vivian E. Caron
Date: 03/13/17

190-194 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Basics Plus LLC
Seller: Englewood Properties LLC
Date: 03/08/17

33 Haswell Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael J. Rowe
Seller: Domingos Alves
Date: 03/10/17

735 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexander Binczyk
Seller: William Papko
Date: 03/16/17

76 Overlook Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John Giasullo
Seller: Antonio J. Martins
Date: 03/06/17

MONSON

492 Boston Road West
Monson, MA 01069
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Domingos G. Alves
Seller: Michael E. Pelland
Date: 03/16/17

44 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $152,827
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Lori A. Campbell
Date: 03/10/17

122 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: NSP Residential LLC
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/13/17

PALMER

Breckenridge St. #12
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: JJC Materials Inc.
Seller: GM&M RT
Date: 03/08/17

35 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David V. Upton
Seller: Patrick J. Austin
Date: 03/10/17

21 Commercial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Toelken
Seller: Bennett Properties LLC
Date: 03/10/17

110-112 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: George T. Morgado
Seller: Gary R. Bergeron
Date: 03/07/17

RUSSELL

1167 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Peter J. Consolini
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/10/17

SOUTHWICK

192 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: A. Karathanasopoulos
Seller: Kathleen A. Shields
Date: 03/16/17

8 Country Club Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Paul A. Laquerre
Seller: Amanda J. Poules
Date: 03/13/17

11 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kostyantyn Alforov
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 03/09/17

143 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Gail A. Chekovsky
Date: 03/15/17

17 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Jaan Development Corp
Seller: Vining Hill Partners LLC
Date: 03/16/17

SPRINGFIELD

575-577 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Rachel Thomas
Seller: Robert A. Schultz
Date: 03/06/17

20-24 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Rachel Thomas
Seller: Michael J. Bailey
Date: 03/06/17

75 Bexhill St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $151,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Phyllis Alston
Date: 03/15/17

107 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Nicole Scott
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 03/15/17

21 Campus Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Luis C. Cruz
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 03/17/17

27 Candice Circle
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Betsy B. Rosado
Seller: Amand, Sylvia A. S., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/17

14 Canton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Krista Surprenant
Seller: Marc A. Mailhott
Date: 03/10/17

722-724 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Rendy Cruz
Seller: Louis I. Shelton
Date: 03/09/17

157 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Mizraim Rodriguez
Seller: Natasha M. Quiles
Date: 03/15/17

51 Cheyenne Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Colon
Seller: Neil J. Grenier
Date: 03/15/17

16 Clifford St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gardner Memorial African
Seller: Mount Zion Baptist Church
Date: 03/10/17

118-120 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,178
Buyer: R2R LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 03/13/17

49 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: David Oquendo
Seller: Michael D. Dombrowski
Date: 03/17/17

29 East Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Brian A. Welch
Seller: Sapphire Property Dev. LLC
Date: 03/17/17

20-24 Fernwold St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Rachel Thomas
Seller: Michael J. Bailey
Date: 03/06/17

78 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Melissa Pierce
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 03/10/17

24 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Michele A. Testa
Seller: Gregory Wurszt
Date: 03/08/17

51 Hazen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Smith
Seller: Raphael A. Perez
Date: 03/06/17

122 Hartford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Timothy O’Keefe
Seller: Krystal Briggs
Date: 03/17/17

51-53 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Samuel Vega
Seller: Gary L. Ramos
Date: 03/16/17

158 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Bernacchia
Seller: Estelle Castaneda
Date: 03/13/17

71 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Darrick S. Blackburn
Date: 03/07/17

129 Kane St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Saroeun Soeng
Seller: Lisa Santaniello
Date: 03/06/17

234 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $141,749
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Future M. Cheeks
Date: 03/16/17

95 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Robert J. Donovan
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/10/17

243 Marine St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Charles Wilhite
Seller: Donna M. Rambo
Date: 03/09/17

231 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Craig Mulvey
Seller: Pipares, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 03/15/17

113 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Orange Park Management
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 03/09/17

40 Montgomery St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Denis M. Semiryazhko
Seller: Anne E. Kibbe
Date: 03/17/17

324 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $182,400
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Celena Daniels
Date: 03/07/17

101 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Kayla Kallaugher
Seller: James Niedbala
Date: 03/13/17

20 Old Lane Road #B1
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $299,987
Buyer: Stephen McGibbon
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/13/17

681 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Douglas Pierce
Seller: Karen P. Goncalves
Date: 03/13/17

37 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Courtney Beauregard
Seller: Kelly L. Morris
Date: 03/10/17

121 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Vincenzo Montefusco
Seller: Barbara A. Spear
Date: 03/17/17

183 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Michael Barwick
Seller: Lucas A. Rosa
Date: 03/10/17

83 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Beth A. Nolan
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/17/17

45 Pidgeon Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $146,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Nancy Ellard
Date: 03/10/17

34 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Modesto A. Montero
Seller: Leon A. Shatkin
Date: 03/13/17

77 Primrose St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Armindo M. Carvalho
Seller: Bogdan A. Mastalerz
Date: 03/13/17

109 Prouty St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Alex Adorno
Seller: Tricia Tarrant
Date: 03/17/17

39 Rachael St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Zollette Hooks
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat
Date: 03/10/17

118 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Charles M. Vilakis
Seller: Rosann Glidden
Date: 03/16/17

2-4 Scott St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Frankin N. Rodriguez
Seller: Anthony W. Deming
Date: 03/10/17

66 Spear Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Ronald S. Burelle
Seller: Sabrina Y. Tsim
Date: 03/15/17

124 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Jessica Delrio
Seller: Dennis A. Delorge
Date: 03/17/17

6 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jahaira Beltran
Seller: Juanita M. Davila
Date: 03/08/17

187 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Jacqueline E. Hanko
Seller: Jonathan P. Young
Date: 03/10/17

122 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $127,100
Buyer: Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Seller: Maria Suarez
Date: 03/13/17

397 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Louise P. Halle
Seller: Todd D. Cagwin
Date: 03/17/17

91 Tioga St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Rebecca A. Pennington
Seller: James M. Wegiel
Date: 03/17/17

27 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Yvonne Lefkowitz
Seller: Mark A. Wedderburn
Date: 03/08/17

103 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,454
Buyer: Yuliya Saykina
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/16/17

182 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,562
Buyer: James W. Fiore
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 03/13/17

WALES

35 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Andrea L. White
Seller: Jeffrey S. MacPhee
Date: 03/17/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1256 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Mardan Bayramov
Seller: Eliza A. Dacruz
Date: 03/13/17

192 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,730
Buyer: Citizens Bank
Seller: Terrence P. Brassil
Date: 03/08/17

686 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Rhianna M. Krug
Seller: Richard S. Thomas
Date: 03/10/17

175 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Nicholas L. Marsh
Seller: Florian R. Neveu
Date: 03/17/17

1375 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,985,000
Buyer: Springfield CC LLC
Seller: Springfield Country Club
Date: 03/17/17

21 Elmdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Ann M. Theriaque
Date: 03/08/17

58 Meadowbrook Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Cassidy
Seller: Nicholas L. Marsh
Date: 03/17/17

167 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Martin
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 03/10/17

32 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Natalya Vasilchenko
Date: 03/10/17

WESTFIELD

17 Bailey Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Paul J. Eggleston
Seller: Beth Nolan
Date: 03/17/17

37 Cedar Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Timothy F. Cain
Seller: Laureen Clauson
Date: 03/10/17

34 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Hillary A. Gietek
Seller: Christopher W. Nagle
Date: 03/08/17

9 East Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Vitaliy Kazimirov
Seller: Vitaliy Anisimov
Date: 03/17/17

7 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mark R. Chagnon
Date: 03/15/17

135 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Daniel Peirce
Seller: Elizabeth Fortier-Lyman
Date: 03/06/17

2-1/2 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Hutchinson
Seller: Vincent S. Corbett
Date: 03/15/17

35 Joyce Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Gillespie
Seller: Kathryn A. Felsentreger
Date: 03/08/17

66 Mainline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Yaralto LLC
Seller: Savant Realty LLC
Date: 03/07/17

65 Massey St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,898
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Kenneth W. Johnson
Date: 03/08/17

42 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Mann Khokhar
Seller: Vitaliy Dukan
Date: 03/09/17

27 Oakcrest Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vincent S. Corbett
Seller: Frances A. Gorman
Date: 03/15/17

77 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sean C. Shelander
Seller: Christopher F. Debidart
Date: 03/15/17

7 Phelps Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Yuriy A. Kripakov
Seller: Francisco G. Cuadrado
Date: 03/06/17

25 Rita Mary Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Simoneau
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/15/17

1340 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Novik FT
Seller: Brian J. Baird
Date: 03/16/17

204 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: 204 Springdale Road LLC
Seller: Justin P. Cotter
Date: 03/15/17

19 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose J. Bermejo
Seller: Robin Johnson
Date: 03/15/17

722 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Reynaldo S. Hazle
Seller: Joseph R. Gellock
Date: 03/16/17

WILBRAHAM

1 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jeremy Potts
Seller: Constance J. O’Brien
Date: 03/09/17

3185 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Janice A. Belmore
Seller: Helene T. Curto
Date: 03/10/17

22 Fernwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Michael F. Egan
Seller: Matthew D. Pierce
Date: 03/16/17

1138 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Dorothy Frederick
Seller: Donna H. Ketschek
Date: 03/13/17

945 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Dineen
Seller: Richard A. Erickson
Date: 03/17/17

773 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Marisol Rivas-Nunez
Seller: Barbara A. Driscoll
Date: 03/17/17

13 Stirling Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Stratton Renovation LLC
Seller: David F. Reed
Date: 03/17/17

28 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Robert D. Uldall
Seller: Donald G. St.John
Date: 03/13/17

11 Woodland Dell Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Derek J. Chandonnet
Seller: Thomas M. Dineen
Date: 03/17/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

Concord Way #9
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 03/16/17

Lindenridge Road #62
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 03/16/17

1427 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Steven Ozcelik
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/07/17

BELCHERTOWN

99 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Anthony L. Stevens
Seller: Alan P. Cuipenski
Date: 03/17/17

265 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $378,561
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Angelina H. Dubovik
Date: 03/08/17

28 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Patrick McCann
Seller: Judith A. Gilman
Date: 03/10/17

7 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $273,500
Buyer: Andrew M. Martin
Seller: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Date: 03/10/17

24 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Odom
Seller: Brian A. Labrecque
Date: 03/17/17

EASTHAMPTON

20 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Garceau
Seller: Brian C. Franetovich
Date: 03/09/17

128 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Deborah A. Buckley
Seller: Foxy Properties LLC
Date: 03/09/17

19 Holly Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: J&C Dechristopher LT
Seller: Sharon J. Szostkiewicz
Date: 03/10/17

65 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $271,700
Buyer: Benito Cobian
Seller: 65 Holyoke Street RT
Date: 03/15/17

50 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Mark S. Dupuis
Seller: Timothy J. Seney
Date: 03/16/17

17 Truehart Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Grace
Seller: Susan M. Rogozinski
Date: 03/06/17

GRANBY

72 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Molly A. Bragiel
Seller: David R. Kotfila
Date: 03/10/17

81 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Bethany Ferry
Seller: Jonathan W. Brook
Date: 03/07/17

114 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Robinson
Seller: Carrie A. Naatz
Date: 03/10/17

HATFIELD

31 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Elizabeth P. Hoffman
Seller: Mariel J. St.George
Date: 03/15/17

NORTHAMPTON

30 Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: David D. King
Seller: Edith L. Dundon
Date: 03/16/17

Baker Hill Road #3
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Daniel Feldman
Seller: James D. O’Grady
Date: 03/16/17

Baker Hill Road #4
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Daniel Feldman
Seller: James D. O’Grady
Date: 03/16/17

89 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Daniel Coyle
Seller: James F. Svoboda
Date: 03/08/17

77 Henshaw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $741,000
Buyer: Ashique Mostafa
Seller: Kerry W. Buckley
Date: 03/17/17

14 Hubbard Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: David Armstrong-Abrami
Seller: Karen A. Normand
Date: 03/10/17

7 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Brian E. Subocz
Seller: Subocz, Peter H., (Estate)
Date: 03/06/17

114 South Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $659,000
Buyer: Alexandra S. Porter
Seller: Charlene E. Choi
Date: 03/10/17

PLAINFIELD

27 Broom St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $372,750
Buyer: 27 Broom Street LLC
Seller: Greenfield Savings Bank
Date: 03/15/17

129 North Union St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Daniel V. Smith
Seller: Kevin McMillan
Date: 03/16/17

257 South Central St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Kevin M. McMillan
Seller: Cummings, William E., (Estate)
Date: 03/16/17

SOUTH HADLEY

79 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Timothy H. Lawler
Seller: Danielle N. Gionet
Date: 03/08/17

9 Landers St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joel Willemain
Seller: Edythe A. McGinnes
Date: 03/06/17

18 Maria Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Price V. Ray
Date: 03/17/17

755 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $985,175
Buyer: 755 New Ludlow Road LLC
Seller: SDK Realty Corp.
Date: 03/17/17

14 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Brian R. Stoffer
Seller: Christopher Roy
Date: 03/15/17

154 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Mcginnes
Seller: Frances Rita Barsalou NT
Date: 03/06/17

SOUTHAMPTON

14 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Willis M. Underwood
Seller: Joseph W. Marcoux
Date: 03/16/17

WARE

39 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mark A. Cote
Seller: Carla Lafleur RET
Date: 03/17/17

13 Belmont St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Todd M. Prescott
Seller: Cynthia A. Hunter
Date: 03/13/17

142 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Gregory S. Wills
Seller: King, Roger E., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/17

10 Longview Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Janet Bryant
Seller: Leo J. Flamand
Date: 03/17/17

180 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Michael Gaudet
Date: 03/15/17

WESTHAMPTON

170 Laurel Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Moore
Seller: Bruce H. Geisler
Date: 03/10/17

229 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Chase Ladue
Seller: Brandon E. Kevins
Date: 03/15/17

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of March and April 2017.

AMHERST

Casimir Kocot Salon
196 North Pleasant St.
Terri Kocot

Fox & Lantern
264 North Pleasant St., Apt. 3
Cara Lampe

Jacqueline Wallace, MSW, LICSW
447 West St., Suite 3
Jacqueline Wallace

Jeffrey Fishman, PhD
48 North Pleasant St., #303
Jeffrey Fishman

Whirlwind Fine Garden Design
29 Hartman Road
Christopher Baxter

CHICOPEE

Blended
155 Holyoke Ave.
Carl Tillona

Forest Hills Properties Inc.
49 Springfield St.
Eugeniusz Wargulewski

Kelly’s Cuts
12 Sheridan St.
Kelly Mailloux

Miguel’s Towing, LLC
241 East St.
Miguel Santiago

Salter College
645 Shawinigan Dr.
Premier Education Group, LP

Santana’s HVAC/R Services
34 Blanche St.
Jacob Santana

Tina Nails
347 Chicopee St.
Trinh Pham

DEERFIELD

Lamore Lumber Co.
724 Greenfield Road
William Lamore

EASTHAMPTON

Heather Beck Designs
116 Pleasant St., Suite 47
Heather Beck

I Do Flowers
32 Cottage St.
Kerry McLaughlin

Sharp
121 Main St.
Rachael Boido

Welch Home Improvement
108 Park St.
Michael Welch

YoYoExpert
116 Pleasant St., Suite 201
Andre Boulay, Devon Boulay

EAST LONGMEADOW

C & C Landscaping & Snow Removal
11 Merriam St.
Christopher Rawson

Coughlin’s Place
182 North Main St.
Gary Veratti Jr.

Hashtag Positivity
280 Allen St.
Jason Dimitropolis

Tomorrow’s Tech Now
199 Allen St.
Timothy Taylor

Wodblaster
280 Allen St.
Jason Dimitropolis

GREENFIELD

Cube HHF Northeast Venture, LLC
1135 Bernardston Road
Douglas Tyrell

The Home Depot #2619
264 Mohawk Trail
The Home Depot USA Inc.

Leiding Global
11 Park St., Apt. 1R
Elijah Pell

HAMPDEN

Sweet Sass Boutique
31 Crestwood Lane
Rebecca Tarsi

HOLYOKE

AS Roofing
21 Glen St.
John Pretcrotti

Francesca’s Collections
50 Holyoke St.
Steven Lawrence, Kal Malik, Kelly Dilts

Gifts and Grabs
50 Holyoke St.
Keith Wilson

Hobby Lobby Creative Center #527
50 Holyoke St.
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

Pottery Barn #642
50 Holyoke St.
Williams-Sonoma Stores Inc.

LONGMEADOW

Caprice Creative Salon
151 Longmeadow St.
Lynn Baker

Creative Edge Hair and Nails
7 Edgewood Ave.
Ann Marie Barbuti

The Longmeadow Salon
42 Primrose Dr.
Lan Thi Lai

Prime Real Estate
11 Warren Terrace
David Roffo

LUDLOW

Ludlow Excavating Service
368 Lyon St.
Donald Roberts

P R Remodeling
122 Old West St.
Pedro Ribeiro

The Yogurt Mill
120 East St.
Nicholas Linna, Christopher Dias

NORTHAMPTON

Anderson Hardwood Floors
477 Burts Pit Road
David Anderson

Beth A. Senecal
219 Prospect St.
Beth Senecal

Boy Harsher
94 Laurel Park
Jessica Matthews, Augustus Muller

Cantina Hospitality, LLC
203 King St.
Cantina Hospitality, LLC

Dr. Kate Klemer Inc.
376 Pleasant St.
Katherine Pastrich-Klemer

Golden Nozzle
480-492 Pleasant St.
Richard Smith

Halcyon Homesteads Garden Services
61 Clark Ave.
Alisa Kowal, Adam Kozak

Iconica Social Club
1 Amber Lane
Emily Withenbury, Sean Mulvaney

JJ’s Tavern
99 Main St., Unit B
Jonathan Neumann

Northampton Transmission
245 North King St.
John Hunter

Petals and Clay
719 Pack Hill Road
Priscilla Touhey

Spunky Buttons
72 Barrett St., Unit 109
Joseph Carlino

UC Cleaning Co.
80 Damon Road, #5101
Silvian Brasil

PALMER

Aerus Electrolux
1501 North Main St.
Joseph Knight

Champney Associates
15 Coache St.
Michael Champney

The Gin Mill
3095 Main St.
Linda and Paul Benard

HBA Building
35 Cabot St.
Kevin Armitage

Little Rest Remodeling
60 Randall St.
Eric and Paula Haley

Positronicseo
3161 Main St.
Christopher Lees

SOUTHWICK

Bearhill Accounting
9R Rising Corner Road
Norman Mogul

Cloud 9 Body Therapy
627 College Highway
Samantha Baenziger

Lularoe
215 Vining Hill Road
Mindy Morin

Stan C Consulting
13 Partridge Lane
Stanley Choiniere

SPRINGFIELD

AB Nails Supply
14 Scarsdale Road
Anh Tran

Belmont Human Resources
465 Belmont Ave.
Subash Majhi

Blessed Cuts
83 Mill St.
Richard Martinez

The Corner Store
414 Chestnut St.
Marc Brown

CR Wards
289 Tremont St.
Elliott Fredrick

Dumb Cute
1295 South Branch Parkway
Jennifer Battles

Ed’s Custom Muffler Shop
100 Verge St.
Edwin Garcia

Escudadron Delimpiezos
971 East Columbus Ave.
Betty Marquez

The Girdle Girl
837 State St., #338
Sheron Henningham

Gugie’s Trucking
36 Beauregard St.
Steven Gugenberger

Helados Mi Abuelita
121 Spring St.
Felix Lopez

J&J Drywall & Carpentry
59 Olney Ave.
Jason Carrero

Jace Media
414 Chestnut St.
James Lauzon

K and K Distribution, LLC
585 Wilbraham Road
Mohammed Tanvir

Karoun Charkoudian Photography
122 Chestnut St., #111
Karoun Charkoudian

Katie Defoe-Raymond
2 Medical Center Dr.
Katie Defoe-Raymond

Meme’s Patisserie
96 Gary Road
Michelle Kennedy

Mike’s Auto Repair Shop
136 Nursery St.
Michael Candelaria

Mill Work Carpentry
125 Oakland St.
Jorge Gomez

NY Views
148 Denver St.
Marisa McKenzie

The Pleasant Snackbar
174 Main St.
Avon Porfirio

Santiago Market
546 Worthington St.
Luis Martinez

WARE

B & B Services
61 Old Poor Farm Road
Michael Rebeiro

Growing Together Bookkeeping
134 Church St.
Shelley Boudreau

Lazer’s Pizza & Roast Beef
41 Main St.
Aleksander Cotaj

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The A.B. Sabourin Studio
51 Ridgeview Road
Andrew Sabourin

Absolute Fire Protection
87 Lowell St.
E. David Knapik

Balise Lexus
1385 Riverdale St.
Bill Peffer

Balise Toyota
1399 Riverdale St.
Bill Peffer

Collectibles & Things
745 Memorial Ave.
Jared Hamre

Dad Transportation Inc.
46 Elmdale St.
David Gavel

J & L Medical Services
201 Park Ave.
John Loyer

Landry Lock and Alarm
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon III

Moderate De-Leading
86 Forest Ridge Road
Demetrios Panteleakis

The Original Gent Barber
409 Main St.
Jose Cintron

R.A. Foresi Associates
1111 Elm St.
Robert Foresi

Royal Home Construction
758 Union St.
Vladimir Kozlov

Tanya Stylist
242 Westfield St.
Tatiana Iodlowskaya

Tip Top Nails
239 Memorial Ave.
Hoa Thach

Twins II Hair Designs
1421 Westfield St.
Elaine Stanek

Vista Home Improvement
2003 Riverdale St.
Brian Rudd

Westfield Bank
206 Park St.
Gerald Ciejka

WILBRAHAM

Stebbins Plumbing Service
26 Bittersweet Lane
Paul Stebbins

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

Departments Incorporations

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

BRIMFIELD

Auction Barn Innovations, 33 6th St., Brimfield, MA 01010. Rusty J. Corriveau, same. Antique show and promotions.

CHICOPEE

CF & B Cleaning Inc., 43 Dickinson St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Flava Borges, same. Commercial and residential cleaning services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Heart Mantra Foundation Inc., 20 Powder Hill Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Cheri Brady, same. Organization designed to provide medical, cultural, educational and infrastructure report for the citizens of impoverished nations throughout the world.

FEEDING HILLS

Between Bridges Ministry Inc., 50 Liswell Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Lawrence E. Freeman, same. Christian outreach organization that partners with Jesus Christ to provide spiritual and physical aid to the homeless community.

PITTSFIELD

Correct Energy Construction Group Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Raymond W. Milnark, Jr., PO Box 934, Latham, NY 12110. Insulation contractor.

SPRINGFIELD

Bible Sprouts Inc., 880 Grayson Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. Adriana Nicole Brooks, same. A youth initiative for children ages 5 through 12 created to provide an alternative approach for young people learning about the word of God.

D&B Carpet Inc., 72 Rittenhouse Terrace, Springfield, MA 01108. Belkis Alvarado Sanmartin, same. Flooring contractor.

Global Cell Corp., 1655 Boston Road, Unit 3, Springfield, MA 01129. Kyarisha Rana Magar Rai, 332 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Sale and service of cellular phones and accessories.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Gogri N. Patel Inc., 3 Central St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Hasmukh Gogri, 3 Robin Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Retail variety store.

WESTFIELD

Greater Westfield Choral Association Inc., 155 Franklin St., Westfield, MA 01085. Jay Ducharme, 265 Western Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Organization formed to cultivate the enjoyment of and the participation in choral music.

Hangar of Pittsfield Incorporated Enterprise, 29 School St., Westfield, MA 01085. Harold Tramazzo, same. Restaurant.

WILBRAHAAM

Ange Gardien Inc., 2 Country Lane, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Thomas R. Emery, same. Internet publishing of website and technology consulting.

Goliath Tech of MA-CT Inc., 2341 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Todd Thibodeau, same. Construction.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff April 18, 2017

Court Dockets Departments

A summary of recent court filings in Western Massachusetts April 17, 2017

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Fisher Auto Parts Inc. v. Brakes Plus Inc. and Linda Ronen
Allegation: Monies owed for goods and services rendered pursuant to written contract: $7,100.96
Filed: 2/17/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Doris Baggige v. RRI II LLC d/b/a Red Roof Inn a/k/a Red Roof Plus Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury
Filed: 3/8/17

J. Peter Bouvier v. John J. Papale
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and accounting: $200,000+
Filed: 3/8/17

Lovelle Thomas v. Shree Ram Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $31,669.62
Filed: 3/9/17

George Ouellette v. Linda M. Trolio and Baystate Noble Hospital Corp.
Allegation: Malpractice: $115,000
Filed: 3/10/17

Michael Emerson v. Asphalt Paving & Maintenance Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $70,442.38
Filed: 3/16/17

Ryder Truck Rental Inc. v. d/b/a Ryder Transportation Services v. DGM & GMP Inc. f/k/a Martin White Glove Delivery Inc. and HMS Van Lines Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $191,626.47
Filed: 3/16/17

Alton E. Gleason Co. Inc. v. Rabecki Excavating and 66 Holyoke LLC
Allegation: Monies owed for services, labor, and materials: $41,068.05
Filed: 3/20/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Michael Aquadro d/b/a Aquadro Farms, LLC v. Louthier Routhier
Allegation: Negligent repair of two hydraulic cylinders: $3,490
Filed: 3/8/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Michael Adair v. Birch Hill, LLC
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $35,701
Filed: 3/8/17

Pioneer Valley Concrete Services Inc. v. Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Allegation: Monies owed for services, labor, and materials: $47,701
Filed: 3/17/17

Phillip Hurteau and Cinda Hurteau v. Alfred M. Roy & Sons Construction Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in stairway construction causing injury: $172,339
Filed: 3/23/17

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Michael A. Ward as personal representative for the estate of Marion E. Ward v. Berkshire Healthcare Systems Inc. d/b/a Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, Jody Rattigan d/b/a Serenity Homecare and Terry Eaklor
Allegation: Wrongful death
Filed: 3/16/17

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Industrial Handling Systems Inc. v. Raynor Door Sales and People’s United Bank
Allegation: Monies owed for goods and services sold and delivered: $13,500
Filed: 3/9/17

Celebrating the Difference Makers Class of 2017

By BusinessWest Staff April 17, 2017

Class of 2017 Difference Makers Event Galleries Features

Scenes From the Ninth Annual Event

The 2017 Difference Makers

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More than 450 people turned out at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke on March 30 for a celebration of the 2017 Difference Makers, the ninth annual class of individuals and organizations honored by BusinessWest for making an impact in their Western Mass. communities. The photos on the next few pages capture the essence of the event, which featured musical entertainment by the Taylor Street Jazz Band, fine food, and thoughtful comments from the honorees. This year’s class, chosen by the editor and publishers of BusinessWest from dozens of nominations, include the: the Community Colleges of Western Massachusetts; Berkshire Community College, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College, Springfield Technical Community College; Friends of the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round; Denis Gagnon Sr., President & CEO of Excel Dryer Inc.; Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts; and Joan Kagan, President & CEO of Square One.

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For reprints contact: Leah Martin Photography

From left, Dajah Gordon, Sabrina Roberts, and Johnalie Gomez, teenagers involved in Junior Achievement of Western Mass., a 2017 Difference Maker.

Susan Jaye-Kaplan, a 2009 Difference Maker, and Bob Perry, a 2011 Difference Maker.

Bob Pura, president of 2017 Difference Maker Greenfield Community College (left), chats with Ted Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools & Spas.

Joe Marois of Marois Construction (left) chats with Ed Murphy and Molly Murphy of event sponsor First American Insurance.

From left, Darlene Francis of event sponsor JGS Lifecare, Ethel Griffin and Colleen Loveless of Revitalize CDC, Kathleen Plante of BusinessWest, and Mary-Anne Schelb of JGS Lifecare.

From left, Noni Moran, Dennis Murphy, and Amber Letendre of event sponsor First American Insurance.

Al Kasper of Savage Arms with Jennifer Connolly, president of 2017 Difference Maker Junior Achievement of Western Mass.

The community colleges of Western Mass., honored collectively as 2017 Difference Makers, were represented by their presidents, from left, Bob Pura of Greenfield Community College, Ellen Kennedy of Berkshire Community College, Christina Royal of Holyoke Community College, and John Cook of Springfield Technical Community College.

From left, Shawna Biscone of event sponsor Royal P.C., Julie Cowan of MassDevelopment, Tara Brewster of Greenfield Savings Bank, and Amy Royal of Royal P.C.

From left, Patricia Faginski of St. Germain Investment Management, Amanda Huston of Elms College, Jennifer Connolly of 2017 Difference Maker Junior Achievement of Western Mass., and Rebecca Connolly (Jennifer’s daughter) of Moriarty & Primack, P.C.

From left, from Square One, Dawn DiStefano, Bonnie Katusich, Kristine Allard, Karen Smith, 2017 Difference Maker Joan Kagan, and Andrea Cincotta.

From left, Brigit Shea-O’Connell, Fran O’Connell, and Rachel Normantowicz of event sponsor O’Connell Care at Home.

Michael Curran of the Taylor Street Jazz Band.

2017 Difference Maker Denis Gagnon Sr., president and CEO of Excel Dryer, with his wife, Nancy.

From event sponsor Northwestern Mutual, from left, Adey Thomas, Darren James, Cara Cole, Kate Kane, Donald Mitchell, and Craig Knowlton.

From event sponsor Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., from left, Howard Cheney, James Krupienski, John Veit, Brenda Olesuk, and Donna Roundy.

Top row, from left: Glenda DeBarge of event sponsor Health New England (HNE); Jen Stone of USI Insurance Services; Mark Keroack of Baystate Health; Ashley Allen, Jody Gross, and Jessica Dupont of HNE. Bottom row: Michelle Martone of USI (left) and Yvonne Diaz of HNE.

Back row, from left: from event sponsor Sunshine Village, Teri Szlosek, Amie Miarecki, Michelle Depelteau, Peter Benton, and Jeff Pollier. Front row, from left: Colleen Brosnan and Gina Golash Kos from Sunshine Village, and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos.

Back row, from left: from TD Bank, Gregg Desmarais, Peter Simko, Dave Danker, and Tracey Alves-Lear. Front row, from left: from TD Bank, Christina Sousa, Bela Blake, Jana Seiler, and Claudia Pereira.

BusinessWest Associate Publisher Kate Campiti welcomes attendees to the Log Cabin.

Back row, from left: from event sponsor JGS Lifecare, Karen Petruccelli, Christina Tuohey, and Susan Halpern. Front row, from left: from JGS Lifecare, Darlene Francis, Mary-Anne Schelb, and Martin Baecker, with George Sachs from Acme Metals & Recycling.

BusinessWest Publisher John Gormally (left) with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno.

From left, Monica Borgatti and Ellen Moorhouse of the Women’s Fund of Western Mass., a 2012 Difference Maker, and Elizabeth Fisk and Danielle LeTourneau-Therrien of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County, a 2016 Difference Maker.

Steve Levine applauds 2017 Difference Maker Joan Kagan, president and CEO of Square One.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien congratulates 2017 Difference Maker Denis Gagnon Sr., president and CEO of Excel Dryer.

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Keith Locke

By BusinessWest Staff April 17, 2017

40 Under 40 The Class of 2017

Co-owner, On Point Construction Services, LLC; Age 36

Keith Locke

Most people plan a day or a week ahead. Imagine planning a detailed, multi-year, multi-million-dollar, heavy civil construction schedule from start to finish. Then consider the road rage at stake if the plan goes awry.

Well, Keith Locke and his partner are the driving forces behind a company that’s in many ways like aspirin for the headaches everyone has experienced with road, building, and bridge construction.

They started their business to streamline project scheduling and improve elements critical to the success of construction contracts. They met working on the replacement of Northampton’s Calvin Coolidge Bridge in 2001. Locke was an intern, studying civil engineering at UMass Amherst.

“The project’s scope and overall value more than doubled from the original bid throughout the course of construction,” said Locke. “I learned first-hand about the importance of accurate project planning.”

After he graduated, he went to work for the contractor that replaced the bridge, Cianbro Corp., and, while with the firm, worked on many large, multi-year projects in the area, including the fish lift over the Holyoke Dam, as well as the Mt. Tom Power Plant. He gained experience juggling multiple projects simultaneously on his next job, at Baltazar Contractors of Ludlow. “This really honed my time-management skills and introduced me to a lot more industry contacts,” he said.

By 2010, Locke said, there was a noticeable shift in the culture of construction planning. “Project demands were increasing, and resources were decreasing. State agencies wanted projects completed faster and cheaper, but there were fewer available people and resources to plan and execute the work.”

Thus, On Point was launched to improve project controls. “My partner and I saw a need in the industry to provide more efficient solutions, from constructability reviews and contract-time determinations, to schedule compliance, claims preparation, and general project management,” he explained.

Locke also lends his planning expertise to his community, serving on the Southampton Planning Board and volunteering with the PTO at his children’s elementary school — he and his wife, Juliet, have three children, Livia, Kameron, and Jesse — where he’s currently leading a drive to build a preschool playground. He’s also coached his son’s soccer team and his daughter’s softball team.

Locke says On Point has helped him find the right work/life balance. “Seventy- to 80-hour work weeks are common in the construction industry. By specializing on just a few key aspects of the industry, we can fit a lot more in our days.”

—Alta Stark

Polish National Credit Union Welcomes Kathi Donahue

By BusinessWest Staff April 10, 2017

Daily News

CHICOPEE — Kathi Donahue has joined Polish National Credit Union as senior vice president of Commercial Lending, according to an announcement made by PNCU President James Kelly.

Donahue has more than 25 years of experience, most recently with Westfield Bank (formerly Chicopee Savings Bank) as SVP of Commercial Lending. Earlier in her career, she held relationship-management positions with Sovereign Bank and BankBoston, and commercial-lending roles with BayBank and Shawmut National Bank. She also has experience in business valuation and litigation support with the former Themistos & Dane, P.C. in Springfield.

“Kathi has a solid and successful background in all aspects of commercial and industrial and commercial real-estate lending. She also has credit-analysis expertise covering a wide array of industries, business sizes, and construction projects, all of which will be valuable assets for our business members,” said Kelly. “And her active participation in business and community organizations reflects our commitment, making her a perfect fit in every regard. We are extremely pleased to welcome her to the Polish National Credit Union team.”

Donahue holds an MBA from Western New England College, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award; a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from UMass; and an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College.

She is a trustee of Elms College, serving on the executive and search committees and as chair of the buildings and grounds committee. She is also the treasurer, finance committee chair, and executive committee member with Goodwill Industries of the Pioneer Valley, and a member of the Professional Women’s Chamber, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and the Chicopee Rotary Club, serving on the Paul Harris, scholarship, and car show committees.

Donahue has also been a member of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, the Better Business Bureau of Central Massachusetts, the Women’s Business Owners Alliance, and a volunteer with the Springfield schools and Junior Achievement.

Attractions, Services Spur Lenox Building Boom

By BusinessWest Staff April 4, 2017

Community Spotlight Features

Community Spotlight

From left, Kameron Spaulding, Gwen Miller, Colin Toole, and Mayur Desai say the new, 96-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel will open in May.

The temperature was in the teens and the wind chill factor was frigid on a recent day when town officials arrived at the construction site of the Brushwood Marriott Hotel in Lenox, but Colin Toole and Mayur Desai wanted photos taken outside the entrance to show off the building’s unusual French empire design.

“This is not a prototype of a typical Courtyard Marriott,” Toole explained.

But then again, noted the CEO of Toole Co., which owns and will manage the property, and also built and operates the Hampton Inn and Suites in Lenox, the town is no ordinary place.

“Lenox has a certain cachet in terms of its name; when people think of it, they think about Shakespeare and Co., the Gilded Age mansions, and Tanglewood,” Toole told BusinessWest.

Indeed, those very attractions, combined with bucolic scenery, the town’s identity as a center for health and wellness — it’s home to Canyon Ranch and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health — and a wide range of culture and recreational opportunities have spawned a number of multi-million-dollar projects in the last year alone.

“A combination of factors makes Lenox attractive,” said Kameron Spaulding, executive director of the Lenox Chamber of Commerce. “You can see great theater in New York City, but you can’t take a hike there and go to the beach in the same day. But you can do those things here, plus visit a spa and listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra play outdoors without ever leaving town. All these things work together to create a unique experience.”

The largest project in the works is a $60 million expansion and renovation at the former Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort. The Miraval Group, a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels, purchased the property last fall for $22 million and plans to transform it into a high-end wellness resort. Other major projects taking place include the new Marriott, the relocation of Morrison’s Home Improvement Specialists Inc. from Pittsfield and its adaptive reuse of a blighted building that had been vacant for 10 years, an apartment conversion at the Walker Street Residences by Allegrone, and the construction of its new headquarters and co-working office space using green design and technology in a building on Route 7.

“It’s been a good year for investments, which shows that Lenox is a place where people want to do business,” Spaulding said.

The building was ghostly, but I had a vision of what it could become, and knew the location was great in terms of visibility: 35,000 to 45,000 vehicles drive past it every day.”

Economic development and growth is on an upward trajectory, but Town Manager Christopher Ketchen said the town hasn’t rested on its laurels. In February, officials adopted a policy to determine whether a project is worthy of a TIF, or tax-increment financing, which is used as a subsidy to spur redevelopment; or an STA, which stands for special tax assessment.

“Developers are looking for these, so it was important for us to have objective measures to make decisions,” said Land Use Director and Town Planner Gwen Miller. “Now we have a clear time frame and process for businesses looking for the help.”

Ketchen added that Lenox has a sound fiscal standing and excellent schools, which play into the equation when developers consider a project or a business wants to move. It is one of two towns west of the Connecticut River that has an AAA rating from Standard & Poor; one of its elementary schools earned a Blue Ribbon rating from the U.S. Dept. of Education, and its high school is the only one in the Berkshires that received a Gold Medal Award from U.S. News & World Report.

In addition, its infrastructure improvement budget was $10 million for FY 2016-17, and the town plans to spend another $5 million over the next year.

The population in Lenox is aging, which reflects a trend in other towns in the Berkshires, and the median age of residents is 51. But town officials are taking steps to attract young professionals and families. Last year, they created a first-time-homebuyers program in partnership with four banks that offers up to $10,000 in down payments to qualified applicants. They also changed zoning requirements to make it easier to build new apartments and condominiums or convert older housing stock into appealing residences, as well as adopting a Complete Streets policy that will make the town eligible for state funds to improve connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists.

For this issue, BusinessWest looks at major projects that are underway and what they will add to help increase the tourist business that is the cornerstone of the town’s economy.

Filling a Need

The Miraval buildout of the Cranwell resort will begin this spring and is expected to take two years to complete. A total of 43 new rooms will be added to the existing 105, along with a new spa, fitness center, new programming, and other wellness features. The existing facilities will be renovated, the property will remain open during construction, and neighboring condominiums will be able to access the golf course and other amenities via a fee-based system.

“Miraval plans to construct several new buildings and an underground tunnel to connect guests from the main campus to the driving range and several other buildings across the street,” Miller said.

Ketchen told BusinessWest that people have been coming to Lenox for generations to find themselves spiritually and improve their lifestyle, and this high-end wellness resort will benefit the town as well as Miraval’s clients, who often fly from New England to their other locations in the Midwest.

The project is expected to create more than 100 new full-time positions and generate an estimated $1.3 million annually in real estate, sales, and lodging taxes, in addition to a one-time, $1.1 million payment for sewer, water, and other utility connection fees.

The new Brushwood by Marriott will also add to the town’s offerings and is expected to open next month. The hotel will have 92 rooms with panoramic views, an indoor pool, a large patio with firepits, a restaurant, and a 12,000-square-foot event space, which is something Lenox hasn’t been able to offer groups in the past.

Planning began in 2013, and construction kicked off last year after a blighted Econolodge building on the site was demolished.

“We focused a great deal of attention on making this property unique. It fills a void in the Berkshires for hospitality,” said Desai, who will serve as general manager and is a partner in Brushwood LLC, which owns the real estate.

The work has been undertaken by local contractors, and although Marriott is a branded property, the Lenox hotel will be managed by its owners.

Another major project was finished last month and opened its doors April 1. Steve Morrison, who owns Morrison’s Home Improvement Specialists in Pittsfield, relocated his company to Lenox after completing a $400,000 gut and renovation of the former Trillium House on Route 7.

He needed room to grow, and the moment he stepped into the 1870 building, he saw its potential in spite of the deterioration that might have scared others away.

“The roof was leaking, there was structural damage, plaster was falling off the walls, and there was mold inside of them; the windows needed replacing, and the chimney had to be rebuilt,” he said. “The building was ghostly, but I had a vision of what it could become, and knew the location was great in terms of visibility: 35,000 to 45,000 vehicles drive past it every day.”

Today, the building is a welcoming place and resembles a new home inside and out. It has become Morrison’s headquarters, but there are areas that show off every product needed in a residential renovation, filled with samples of roofing, windows, tiles, kitchen cabinets, lighting, bathrooms, floor and wall tile, and more.

“It’s a year-round home show,” Morrison said, explaining that manufacturers lease space from him and, in addition to multiple 40-inch screens that show before-and-after photos of remodeling jobs he has done, he finally has a place where customers can “see, feel, and touch products before they buy them.”

Expanding Options

There is a dearth of market-rate apartments in Lenox, but thanks to Allegrone Companies, the number will soon increase. The firm is undertaking a $5 million to $8 million renovation of the 1804 William Walker House that will transform it into eight market-rate, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The new units will range from 800 to 1,500 square feet and contain dishwashers, security alarms, stainless-steel appliances, and other amenities. The work is expected to be completed this summer, and three of the apartments have already been rented.

“The building is within walking distance to downtown, Shakespeare and Company, and Canyon Ranch,” Miller said, adding that they will help fill a need in the community.

In addition, Allegrone recently completed the renovation and establishment of the new Berkshire Design Center. The project began almost five years ago when the firm purchased the foreclosed and abandoned Edgewood Motel, which was built in 1959.

After a major renovation, Allegrone moved its corporate headquarters from Pittsfield to Lenox into the second floor of the newly built, contemporary, 30,000-square-foot office building on Pittsfield Road last summer.

Large window frames align the inner corridors and outer walls, allowing natural light to radiate through the building, and the first floor contains 16 suites and co-working conference and event space that tenants will share.

Xerox moved in and staged a ribbon-cutting ceremony several weeks ago, and Liberty Mutual has signed a lease agreement and will become the second tenant.

“This renovation was one of only 16 economic-development initiatives across the state during the recession,” Spaulding said, explaining that officials from the town and state Economic Development Incentive Program collaborated with MassDevelopment, which gave Allegrone a multi-million-dollar recovery-zone facility bond to fund the project, then Allegrone worked with local teams of architects, engineers, and field contractors to do the work.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has also approved a special permit to open a center for women with eating disorders at the former Lenox Institute of Water Technologies. Members of the Berg family who established 107 Yokun LLC and own the adjoining Ethelwynde Estate plan to hire a company that will use the building to help women who suffer from anorexia and bulimia. It would house up to 48 residents who would live there for several months while undergoing treatment, and promises to create 25 full-time jobs.

“It dovetails into the broader health and wellness movement stemming from nearby Canyon Ranch and Kripalu, as well as the recreational opportunities here, and is an interesting example of a private adaptive reuse of a building on a historic site that leverages other development in our community,” Miller said, explaining that the town has a ‘great estates’ bylaw intended to promote this type of reuse.

In addition, to encourage companies to move to Lenox or expand, town officials have been focused on a five-year open-space plan that was adopted in 2013 to serve the community as well as the visitor population.

“Open space is a large part of our identity,” Ketchen said, as he spoke about the town’s great-estate legacy and expanses of open space around these historic buildings.

Officials are working with partners to capitalize on the town-owned land at Kennedy Park and a future boardwalk with access to Parson’s Marsh, which is a wetlands area that is home to many birds.

In addition, Berkshire Natural Resource Council, the regional land trust, is working toward a regional trail network with a long section passing through Lenox, and construction is about to begin to improve the town beach on Laurel Lake.

Lifeguard hours will be expanded this summer, the area will become handicapped-accessible, and changes will be made to the beach house that contains bathrooms and changing areas.

Vital Relationships

The fact that Lenox is a small town has helped facilitate development because officials know what properties are available for development as well as their history.

“I’ve spent entire days driving people around to look at sites, and several hours on Sundays,” Spaulding said.

Miller has done the same and will continue to extend that courtesy to people interested in building or moving to the town.

“We know what is permissible,” she said, adding that officials were able to waive the site-planning review for the Morrison Home Improvement renovation. “Our responsiveness and assistance make a marked difference to developers. It’s our goal to help them get to ‘go’ as painlessly and quickly as possible, so we make it easy, which starts by helping them find the right location.”

Ketchen agreed and said the end result is the continued popularity of the town as a destination.

“We bring people here and create experiences,” he said. “We’re also the central hub of Berkshire County, and people come here to stay.”

Lenox at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1767
Population: 5,214 (2017)
Area: 21.7 square miles
County: Berkshire
Residential Tax Rate: $12.21
Commercial Tax Rate: $15.06
Median Household Income: $61,457
median Family Income: $82,212
Type of government: Open Town Meeting
Largest employers: Canyon Ranch, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cranwell Resort and Spa
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New Owners Set the Bar High at Springfield Country Club

By BusinessWest Staff April 4, 2017

Cover Story Sections Sports & Leisure

Polishing a Gem

Camile Hannoush on the soon-to-be-renovated front porch at Springfield Country Club, which has a commanding view of downtown Springfield.

Camile Hannoush, managing partner for a group of new owners at Springfield Country Club, doesn’t buy into that argument that the younger generations don’t necessarily want to join a private club. He believes they will join if they’re given enough good reasons to do so. His group’s broad assignment, then — and they’re already hard at work on it — is to create more of those reasons at this venerable landmark.

Camile Hannoush says he’s been a member, and, therefore, a co-owner, of Springfield Country Club (SCC) for more than 25 years now.

“So nothing’s really changed,” he told BusinessWest as he talked about what he and a group of partners who acquired the 120-year-old club last month for $2.8 million intend to do with it, and for it.

He was saying that tongue in cheek, of course, because with this new ownership model — from member-owned to private control — and Hannoush’s new business card identifying him as managing partner, a great deal has changed.

And this is exactly the message that Hannoush and his fellow partners — his brothers Tony, Norman, Peter, and George, as well as Raipher and Joe Pellegrino — want to get across to members and prospective members: change — for the better.

It is coming, and will continue to come, in the areas where it is most needed, especially in the broad realm of financial stability, said Camile, who noted that SCC, like many private clubs, has struggled in recent years with membership and everything that comes with that challenge, especially cash flow, or lack thereof.

As we improve the situation here, once the remodeling is complete and members start coming and bringing friends and guests … once we bring that customer-service level up to five-star, I believe word of mouth will bring us the additional members we need.”

“Our first goal, obviously, is to increase membership,” he explained. “And one key to that is achieving confidence among the community that the club is a solid business and a solid place to be a member.

“One of the reasons we’ve struggled to bring in new members in recent years has been assessments,” he said, referring to the charges imposed upon members to cover everything from cash shortfalls to capital projects to course improvements. “And people don’t want to join a club where they’re not sure what their bottom line is going to be at the end of the year and how much it’s going to cost them.”

Change is also coming to the facilities — everything from improvements to the pool area to a broad renovation of the front-porch area, with its dramatic view of the Connecticut River and the Springfield skyline, to a new fine-dining restaurant now under construction (more on all this later).

What will also change is Hannoush’s typical workday. Also a partner with his brothers in Hannoush Jewelers and Giftology, a gift boutique with several locations including Longmeadow and Springfield, Camile says the country club will be his main focus for the foreseeable future. To prove it, he has taken over what used to be the “ladies card room” on the second floor of the massive clubhouse and created an office there (a new card room for women will be created elsewhere).

“I’ll be running the club this year — this is where I’ll be,” he said, adding that all the partners will be involved, but he’ll be leading the various efforts to return the club to the prominence it has enjoyed through most of its history.

SEE: Chart of Golf Courses in the the area

Hannoush said there is already a good deal of momentum at the club — roughly 25 new members (some of which are former members returning to SCC) have signed on since the change in ownership was announced, and he expects more in the coming weeks as the golf season, delayed by that massive March 14 blizzard, gets underway.

And once these new members bring their friends to the facility, and as word gets out about the many improvements and new amenities, he expects momentum to continue building.

“I believe in word of mouth,” he explained. “And I think that, as we improve the situation here, once the remodeling is complete and members start coming and bringing friends and guests … once we bring that customer-service level up to five-star, I believe word of mouth will bring us the additional members we need.”

For this issue and its focus on sports and leisure, BusinessWest talked with the Springfield Country Club’s new managing partner about how the facility intends to refine its game, build membership, and become the region’s club of choice.

Course of Action

Hannoush said he’s heard all that talk and conjecture about how the younger generations simply are not into the country-club scene as much as their predecessors, and this is one of the big reasons why many area clubs are struggling to find members.

He doesn’t exactly buy into that argument, and adds that a quick demographic breakdown of those new members he mentioned earlier helps him state his case.

Camile Hannoush says the younger generations will join a country club if they’re given enough good reasons to do so, and that’s his mission at SCC.

“Many of them— in fact, most of them — are under 40,” he said of those new recruits, adding that he’s firmly of the opinion that the younger generations, or any constituency, for that matter, will join a private club if they have the wherewithal, and if you give them enough good reasons to do so.

In a nutshell, this new ownership group has taken on the singular mission of creating more of those good reasons.

There were already many to begin with, said Hannoush, listing the club’s location — just off Riverdale Street in West Springfield and, therefore, easily accessible to downtown Springfield and a host of area communities — as one of its best assets. Others include the stately, well-appointed clubhouse, diverse membership, and a course known for its impeccable condition.

Lately, though, this mix hasn’t been quite enough, he went on, noting that membership had dipped to around 240, down considerably from pre-recession days, and just over half the high-water mark of more than 400 around the start of this century.

To get those numbers back up, the new ownership team has commenced creating more reasons to join, starting with perhaps the biggest — financial stability and far less uncertainty about what members’ financial obligations will be to the club, as he noted earlier.

Of course, this stability can only come through greatly increasing membership, he went on, but not only getting members, but convincing them to spend time and money at the club.

“There’s a lot of overhead — this is a big, big business,” he said while essentially outlining the basic strategy in the business plan moving forward. “That’s why you need a certain number of members to be here, and why you need the members to dine here and spend time here.”

This simple fact explains the current emphasis on amenities with a strong focus on families, and meeting their specific needs, said Hannoush, who said the improvements to the pool area, including a new pool house and cabana, are a good example.

“What we’re going to try to do is bring back more family-focused events,” he explained. “We want to give them more reasons to come to the club. Improving the pool area and giving them more services there will bring them back.”

The extensive renovations to the porch area are another example, he said, as he took out his phone to show pictures of a planned 50-foot ‘fire wall’ that will replace a row of hedges, a new patio, new ceiling, tiling, and other improvements that will make that space more liveable and much more popular with members.

Another big step forward, he said, is creation of a fine-dining restaurant. The club has a grille room and a banquet room that can sit more than 200 people, said Hannoush, but it has long lacked the fine-dining facility that many clubs have and that most current and potential members relish.

One is being created in the former ‘19th hole’ just off the banquet room, he said, adding that the new facility, now walled off from the main room, will seat roughly 40 and have its own bar. Meanwhile, another room, the Brooks Room, with stunning views of the first and 10th holes and the setting sun, will also be renovated and used for small parties and receptions.

“So we’ll be more aggressive with social and dining memberships,” he explained, adding that another focus of change at the club will be its menu of memberships. It will be lengthened and diversified, with corporate offerings, a weekday membership, and other options, to accommodate different constituencies, create value, and, therefore, help bring in new members.

And, as he mentioned earlier, as those new members begin to talk about the club, and as their friends and guests get to experience what they’re talking about, he expects momentum to build.

Diamond in the Rough

As he completed his quick tour of the facilities and posed for a few photos before returning to his new office, Hannoush paused on the porch, gestured toward the Springfield skyline in the distance, and then back toward the clubhouse.

“This club is a gem — it’s always been a gem,” he said. “It just needed to be polished a little.”

Spoken like someone who’s been in the jewelry business his whole life.

Actually, it was spoken like someone who has been a member, and therefore an owner, of the club for 25 years. As he said, in one respect, nothing’s changing.

But in most all others, everything is changing — and for the better.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 4, 2017

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

359 March Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Dennis W. Mimitz
Seller: Jacob A. Salls
Date: 03/02/17

COLRAIN

243 Jacksonville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Preston H. Hood
Seller: Cynthia R. Clark
Date: 03/02/17

CONWAY

18 Pleasant St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Thomas A. Pascucci
Seller: Maureen L. Landis
Date: 02/21/17

ERVING

91 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Selene Finance LP
Seller: Arthur S. Johnson
Date: 02/24/17

DEERFIELD

55 Old Ferry Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Bement School Inc.
Seller: Charles L. Hall
Date: 02/28/17

GREENFIELD

37 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: William D. Spencer
Seller: MBM Congress Street LLC
Date: 03/03/17

200 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: John A. Gregg
Date: 03/03/17

LEVERETT

69 Amherst Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $351,500
Buyer: Gerald S. Migdol
Seller: Stephan Rogers
Date: 02/28/17

LEYDEN

253 East Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jeffrey K. Griwold
Date: 02/28/17

MONTAGUE

143-145 7th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Elisei L. Taraburca
Seller: Samuel J. Lussier
Date: 03/03/17

10 Carlisle Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $151,175
Buyer: Cody Kingsbury
Seller: Walter D. Carlisle
Date: 02/28/17

49 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nicole A. Merriett
Seller: Michael M. Nelson
Date: 02/21/17

163 Ripley Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Smith
Seller: Michael R. Waltuch
Date: 02/21/17

NORTHFIELD

234 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Rachael M. Pride
Seller: Goesch, Michael F., (Estate)
Date: 02/24/17

ORANGE

24 Church St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Wayne L. Hess
Seller: Keith G. Lyman
Date: 02/28/17

19 Clifton St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Ian Hurley
Seller: Jeffrey A. Wark
Date: 02/28/17

18 Congress St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Susan M. Sacco
Seller: Jeffrey W. Reynolds
Date: 03/01/17

SHELBURNE

9 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wendy Sarmisch-Hannigan
Seller: Robert T. Tobiason
Date: 03/03/17

WENDELL

109 West St.
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Timothy O. Sheehan
Seller: Laura S. Maples
Date: 03/01/17

165 Wickett Pond Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Shawn J. Jarrett
Seller: Jason M. Robinson
Date: 02/28/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

201 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Jerard
Seller: Raymond A. Bronner
Date: 03/03/17

75 Fox Farm Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Taylor R. Moore
Seller: Johnathan S. Torres
Date: 02/24/17

37 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Alexandria Tynan
Seller: Philip A. Lamoureux
Date: 02/21/17

15 Hickory St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Adam T. Alexion
Seller: John A. Jedziniak
Date: 02/24/17

119 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Yuliya P. Lapik
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/03/17

Meadow St. #245
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Aleksandr V. Radionov
Seller: Joseph D. Valenti
Date: 02/24/17

241 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Aleksandr V. Radionov
Seller: Joseph D. Valenti
Date: 02/24/17

81 Pleasant Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Anthony F. Manzi
Seller: Clarice E. Benerakis
Date: 03/03/17

503 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Alexandru Sava
Seller: Joseph S. Didonato
Date: 03/02/17

BRIMFIELD

51 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael C. Conahan
Seller: Jeffrey P. Winn
Date: 03/03/17

CHESTER

218 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kenneth G. Dulude
Seller: Jason J. Lorusso
Date: 03/03/17

CHICOPEE

103 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kimberly Malo
Seller: Robert P. Southworth
Date: 02/21/17

97 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Pioneer Housing LLC
Seller: Todd Brunelle
Date: 02/23/17

305 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tedeschi Properties LLC
Seller: Michael S. Poggi
Date: 03/02/17

239 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Vanessa Medina
Seller: Kevin A. Masek
Date: 02/28/17

500 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Jasmine Pagan
Seller: Robert M. Hebert
Date: 02/22/17

27 Ellen St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: V&A Realty LLC
Seller: Bardon, Estelle, (Estate)
Date: 03/01/17

56 Ellerton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Marof
Seller: Lida E. Vanasse
Date: 02/28/17

68 Fedak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Erica I. Capeles
Seller: Linda J. Strzepek
Date: 02/28/17

1422 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: A&L RT LLC
Seller: WB Real Estate Holdings
Date: 03/03/17

197 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Grove Chicopee Building LLC
Seller: Grove Bld LLC
Date: 02/22/17

190 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $123,400
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Brian F. Gregersen
Date: 03/03/17

57 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Daniel Gagnon
Seller: Bartosz, Patricia K., (Estate)
Date: 03/02/17

25 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Paul Demarkey
Seller: Albert R. Dubuque
Date: 02/28/17

66 Marlborough St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Aleksandr S. Shovgan
Seller: Paul S. Nebosky
Date: 02/28/17

275 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Nadia Ruby
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/28/17

404 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Amy E. Benson
Seller: Joeseph L. Parent
Date: 02/24/17

20 Overlook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Tara L. Black
Seller: Edward Pelletier
Date: 02/24/17

709 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $156,032
Buyer: OCWEN Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Jenny M. Eliza
Date: 02/22/17

17 Russell Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christopher Dearing
Seller: Blake E. Bryan
Date: 03/03/17

238 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Karen E. Hansmann
Seller: Karolina Kopczynski
Date: 02/24/17

40 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,501
Buyer: Richard P. Mienkowski
Seller: Darlene A. Leblanc
Date: 02/28/17

168 Wilson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Rudolph J. Gay
Seller: Eleanor H. Gay
Date: 02/28/17

57 Woodstock St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Evan M. Wytas
Seller: Renee N Maldonado
Date: 02/28/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 1st St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mark B. Fitzpatrick
Seller: Joan M. Rondeau
Date: 02/24/17

20 Betterly Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $482,500
Buyer: Edmund K. Bakuli
Seller: Floyd J. Young
Date: 02/27/17

161 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: John K. Christman
Seller: Kevin Relihan
Date: 03/03/17

230 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Brian McClelland
Seller: James W. Hastings
Date: 02/28/17

55 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Richard E. Moriarty
Seller: Dianne M. Bisi
Date: 02/23/17

211 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,500
Buyer: Tristan T. Ta
Seller: Priscilla A. Fickett
Date: 02/21/17

50 Mill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Margaret K. Trase
Seller: Melanie S. Mercier
Date: 02/24/17

294 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $3,200,000
Buyer: 294 North Main Street LLC
Seller: East Longmeadow Medical
Date: 03/03/17

131 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Raif S. Ishak
Seller: Ruth D. Tompkins
Date: 02/21/17

95 Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Mark K. Benander
Seller: William R. Dennis
Date: 02/24/17

23 Ridgewood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $476,850
Buyer: William R. Dennis
Seller: Laurie A. Cirillo
Date: 02/24/17

5 Savoy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ben A. Roncarati
Seller: Brian McClelland
Date: 02/28/17

109 Thompkins Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Brian Nichols
Seller: Anthony J. Morrisino
Date: 02/27/17

HAMPDEN

59 Allen Crest St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $151,200
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Dayna C. Allan
Date: 02/28/17

319 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Tina Bianchi
Date: 02/27/17

478-488 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: New England Equities LLC
Seller: Richard E. Patullo
Date: 03/03/17

171 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $138,900
Buyer: Melissa S. Dailida
Seller: Burgess, Barbra J., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/17

HOLLAND

5 Brook Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $147,800
Buyer: Lisa A. Lewis
Seller: Philip Truax
Date: 02/28/17

HOLYOKE

49 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Leigh A. Salvage
Seller: Frank Cropanese
Date: 02/28/17

16 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Brendon J. Lapointe
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 02/24/17

45 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Donald R. Paquette
Seller: Christopher J. Gosselin
Date: 02/28/17

372 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $123,400
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Maritza Lorenzo
Date: 03/02/17

50 Mueller Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carol G. Anderson
Seller: Edward J. Sourdiffe
Date: 03/02/17

21 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Angela C. Pagliuca
Seller: Jodine Powers
Date: 02/24/17

206 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $128,500
Buyer: Keila Chavez
Seller: Philip Gonzalez
Date: 02/28/17

13 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jose E. Mendez
Date: 02/22/17

120-126 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Hugenpoet LLC
Seller: Balbina T. Szalkucki
Date: 03/02/17

LONGMEADOW

354 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Marcus J. Bouchard
Seller: Robert I. Cohen
Date: 02/28/17

7 Briarcliff Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Maria Ingani
Seller: Richard J. Corsi
Date: 02/24/17

75 Dover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Philip E. Bugeau
Seller: Michael Smith
Date: 02/21/17

77 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $532,500
Buyer: Greg A. Desrosiers
Seller: Scott A. Frazer
Date: 03/03/17

98 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $477,000
Buyer: Brett Holman
Seller: David Buxbaum
Date: 02/28/17

147 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brian W. Phillips
Seller: Ann O. Taffe
Date: 02/28/17

174 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Justus J. Guerrieri
Seller: Estelle M. Hurley
Date: 02/24/17

21 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Steven S. Christenson
Seller: Jonathan S. Weibel
Date: 02/28/17

LUDLOW

414 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Craig W. Kefalas
Seller: Fernando Pina
Date: 02/28/17

707 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Robert J. Robitaille
Seller: Frances A. Matthew
Date: 02/24/17

73 Eden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Angela Fillion
Seller: Teresa A. Dugre
Date: 02/23/17

517 Ideal Lane #609
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $278,634
Buyer: James J. Ambrosino
Seller: Lavoie Development Corp.
Date: 02/24/17

52 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Pascale
Seller: Mark S. Munkittrick
Date: 03/01/17

46 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David M. Kornacki
Seller: Sean Stack
Date: 03/03/17

22 West Orchard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: James A. Chesnis
Seller: Anthony J. Longo
Date: 03/03/17

MONSON

14 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Richard D. Brohman
Seller: Barbara A. St.Martin
Date: 02/27/17

41 Old Reed Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Seth J. Table
Seller: Robert A. Fennessey
Date: 02/28/17

245 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Mark S. Fuller
Seller: Jefferey W. Zabel
Date: 02/28/17

4 Zuell Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Carlton T. Moores
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/02/17

PALMER

Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Traceyann Blaisdell
Seller: Jenifer A. Ohanesian
Date: 02/22/17

59 Fuller Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Patrick Marsh
Seller: Henrichon, Linda A., (Estate)
Date: 02/27/17

1037 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mike Swiatek
Seller: Alan P. Fauteux
Date: 02/24/17

110 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James H. Jianaces
Seller: John A. Chaffee
Date: 02/28/17

1014-1016 Spring St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jacob D. Mead
Seller: Chad R. Cosby
Date: 03/02/17

44 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Robert H. Warrington
Date: 02/22/17

234 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Route 20 Auto Sales & Service
Seller: Ellsworth H. Baker
Date: 03/02/17

RUSSELL

41 Homestead Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Sara A. Trombley
Seller: Matthew G. Savageau
Date: 02/28/17

61 Shattuck Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Karen M. Frary
Seller: Edward J. Pignone
Date: 02/23/17

SPRINGFIELD

1920 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Gaines
Seller: Doteb, Ethel E., (Estate)
Date: 02/24/17

284 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Cassandra I. Miller
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/24/17

171 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: North Harlow 4 LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/24/17

15 Bamforth Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Bruce B. Durant
Seller: Andrzej Lipior
Date: 03/01/17

37 Barrison St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,500
Buyer: Tina K. Zarlenga
Seller: Francis J. Mulcahy
Date: 03/02/17

313-321 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,629,000
Buyer: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Seller: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Date: 02/22/17

46-48 Burr St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Jacob Barreto-Gonzalez
Seller: Long Hang
Date: 02/23/17

94 Catharine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $292,611
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Dallas L. Clark
Date: 02/22/17

117 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lillian Solis-Ortiz
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 03/02/17

74 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Anthony Aybar
Seller: Cromane RT
Date: 02/23/17

297 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Nelson J. Ehle
Seller: Jason M. Tsitso
Date: 03/03/17

15 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Salome V. Brooks
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 02/28/17

38 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Crystal S. Winfree
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 02/24/17

46 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Alexander
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 02/24/17

219 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Dennis L. Roche
Seller: Brianne G. Summers
Date: 02/24/17

141 Hartford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sean Palatino
Seller: Cassandra J. Deedy
Date: 02/28/17

42 Jean Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Adonoys J. Figueroa
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 02/28/17

72 Larchmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Sandy Morris
Seller: Winston P. Palmer
Date: 02/22/17

249-251 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Orchard Properties Group
Seller: Sophies Rentals LLC
Date: 02/28/17

253 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Orchard Properties Group
Seller: Sophies Rentals LLC
Date: 02/28/17

257-259 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Orchard Properties Group
Seller: Sophies Rentals LLC
Date: 02/28/17

267 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Orchard Properties Group
Seller: Sophies Rentals LLC
Date: 02/28/17

231 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Pablo J. Perez
Seller: Jose M. Alves
Date: 02/27/17

210 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Leidy L. Aybar-Batista
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/24/17

3065 North Main St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $275,100
Buyer: Salmar Realty LLC
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 02/27/17

71 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Brico Properties LLC
Seller: Brico Properties LLC
Date: 03/02/17

110 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Margaret A. Coursey
Seller: Victoria W. Allatt
Date: 02/24/17

1711 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sergey Privedenyuk
Seller: Lugrone Hanford
Date: 02/28/17

55 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $154,038
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Dung Nguyen
Date: 02/21/17

479 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tung T. Nguyen
Seller: Bonnie Mannix
Date: 03/02/17

286 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,637
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Richard B. Ackley
Date: 03/01/17

1003 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 50 Century LLC
Seller: Esoo LLC
Date: 02/24/17

203 Saint James Blvd
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: C. L. Goldberg-Poudrier
Date: 02/22/17

48 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Jasmin N Clemons
Seller: Mark P. Denver
Date: 02/23/17

35-37 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Deborah Ortiz
Seller: Dudley, David R., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/17

49 Washington Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael A. Roach
Seller: Rosa M. Lopez
Date: 03/03/17

2303 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Alphonso Smith
Date: 02/27/17

99 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Raphael R. George
Seller: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Date: 02/24/17

SOUTHWICK

6 2 States Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Ronald G. Hess
Seller: Launa L. Gresham
Date: 03/03/17

5 Gillette Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $137,420
Buyer: A. J. Parker LLC
Seller: Christine L. Weston
Date: 03/03/17

93 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,005
Buyer: Randall H. Bourque
Seller: James C. Fitzsimmons
Date: 02/24/17

44 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Ronald Vandervliet
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/27/17

14 Oak St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Karen A. Nelson
Date: 03/01/17

6 Partridge Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Otis Investments LLC
Seller: Patricia A. Harmon
Date: 02/28/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

41 Banks Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $206,250
Buyer: Joshua X. Tower
Seller: Jonathan Tower
Date: 02/28/17

37 Beauview Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,800
Buyer: Barbara M. Meaden
Seller: Douglas Costa
Date: 02/22/17

21 Benedict St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: James Lema
Seller: Edward W. Shore
Date: 03/03/17

164 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,547
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sean E. Barrett
Date: 02/27/17

71 Calvin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Richard A. Larivee
Seller: Jeffrey J. Cross
Date: 03/01/17

30 Church St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alexandru Chirilov
Seller: Douglas E. Reed
Date: 02/28/17

Hannoush Dr. Ext. #1
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stanley Baron
Seller: Camile A. Hannoush
Date: 02/22/17

Hannoush Dr. Ext. #130
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stanley Baron
Seller: Camile A. Hannoush
Date: 02/22/17

Hannoush Dr. Ext. #320
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stanley Baron
Seller: Camile A. Hannoush
Date: 02/22/17

Hannoush Dr. Ext. #321
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stanley Baron
Seller: Camile A. Hannoush
Date: 02/22/17

Hannoush Dr. Ext. #6
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stanley Baron
Seller: Camile A. Hannoush
Date: 02/22/17

70 Jennifer Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. Picco
Seller: Peter A. Picco
Date: 03/01/17

32 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $273,300
Buyer: Joseph Cebula
Seller: Cassandra D. Hobgood
Date: 02/21/17

126 Squassick Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Johnathan S. Torres
Seller: Bozenhard, Robert W. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 02/24/17

569 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: William C. Brackett
Seller: Lois Kozikowski
Date: 02/23/17

WESTFIELD

42 Brentwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Savageau
Seller: Diane M. Demorris
Date: 02/28/17

260 Buck Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Taylor
Seller: Lisa G. Davin
Date: 02/24/17

14 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Michael Kotarski
Seller: Liptak, Donald F. Sr, (Estate)
Date: 02/28/17

26 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alexander Urkiel
Seller: Kimberley A. Bryant
Date: 03/03/17

8 Dewey Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Shawn Cove
Seller: Nadia N Martin
Date: 02/28/17

265 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Top Hat Realty LLC
Seller: Gezotis Realty Group LLC
Date: 03/01/17

75 Farnham Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Check
Seller: Carol A. Ruszala
Date: 03/03/17

23 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $131,200
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Erich J. Norman
Date: 02/21/17

154 King St., Ext
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: David K. Miller
Seller: Don P. Marks
Date: 03/03/17

66 Larchly Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ronald Wellspeak
Seller: Rosita Nunez
Date: 02/28/17

190 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Nazariy Khomichuk
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/22/17

790 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Yevgeniy Gorobinskiy
Date: 02/23/17

30 Schumann Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Timofey Banar
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 02/24/17

36 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ellen Henriquez
Date: 02/28/17

103 Rogers Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christopher Mitchell
Seller: Karl R. Pighetti
Date: 02/28/17

60 Rosedell Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Cote
Seller: Brandon J. Osborne
Date: 03/01/17

23 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Andrew A. Cordero
Seller: Lester R. Goff
Date: 02/28/17

6 Sibley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kerry S. Mullarkey
Seller: Karl M. Rexer
Date: 03/01/17

77 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $126,744
Buyer: Judd L. Peskin
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/24/17

51 Yeoman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,652
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Patricia Bush
Date: 02/23/17

WILBRAHAM

100 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Scott A. Fern
Seller: Karen I. Carpenter
Date: 03/03/17

11 Butler Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $174,720
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Francis L. Claing
Date: 02/23/17

2 Daniele Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $218,900
Buyer: Nichole Sady
Seller: Clifford R. Samble
Date: 02/28/17

1062 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Dana M. Draghetti
Date: 02/28/17

5 Hefferon Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Gerald Flanagan
Seller: Sara A. Hulseberg
Date: 02/21/17

12 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Joseph Queiroga
Seller: David B. Ortendahl
Date: 02/28/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

12 Dickinson St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Louis S. Greenbaum
Seller: Dunstone LP
Date: 02/24/17

16 Foxglove Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Barbara N Weinberg
Seller: Annemarie H. Seifert
Date: 02/22/17

18 Hickory Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nina C. Bonazzi
Seller: Mark K. Benander
Date: 02/24/17

7 Laurel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Timothy T. Anderson
Seller: Rebecca Dingo
Date: 03/03/17

215 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Gregory Haughton
Seller: Clemons-Hunt, Maude E., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/17

287 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $547,500
Buyer: Benjamin B. Brennan
Seller: Mary J. Moses
Date: 02/27/17

BELCHERTOWN

6 Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Nathan Collins
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/24/17

28 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Hanecak
Seller: Jane J. Demers RET
Date: 02/28/17

173 Railroad St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Robert J. Medeiros
Seller: G&H Development LLC
Date: 02/28/17

CHESTERFIELD

27 Stage Road
Chesterfield, MA 01026
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Chantel M. Cronin
Seller: David G. Thomas
Date: 03/03/17

18 Willicutt Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Eileen M. Theroux
Seller: Perry, Catherine R., (Estate)
Date: 03/01/17

CUMMINGTON

74 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Holly E. Anderson
Seller: George E. Racz
Date: 02/28/17

EASTHAMPTON

20 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $328,060
Buyer: Bruce Fieldman
Seller: Linda E. Hiesiger
Date: 02/24/17

115 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Barbara A. Marczyk
Date: 02/22/17

201 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Salvador A. Hernandez
Seller: Martin A. Barraza
Date: 02/22/17

16 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Allan C. Devine
Seller: Diamond, Jacquelyn E., (Estate)
Date: 03/01/17

6 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $174,825
Buyer: Santander Bank
Seller: Linda G. Welch
Date: 02/23/17

20 Melinda Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $194,172
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard Blackbird
Date: 03/01/17

5 Mineral St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Carol A. Perrea
Date: 03/03/17

29 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $146,371
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Michael J. Ryan
Date: 02/22/17

21 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Wayne English
Seller: Patrick Martin
Date: 03/01/17

16 Searls St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $216,772
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Paul J. Mistark
Date: 03/01/17

106 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Bruce R. Drew
Seller: Judith Derouin
Date: 03/01/17

GOSHEN

176 South Chesterfield Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Julie E. Hooks
Seller: Barry L. Decarli
Date: 02/21/17

GRANBY

17 Center St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Moore
Seller: Daniel W. Horitz
Date: 02/28/17

119 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Kimberley J. Kibbie
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/24/17

2 Philip Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Jeremy P. Carriere
Seller: Bryan C. Forbes
Date: 02/28/17

39 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Robin M. Duxbury
Date: 03/02/17

10 Sherwood Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Elizabeth Carriere
Date: 02/24/17

HADLEY

265 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Omasta
Seller: Gregory J. Omasta
Date: 02/28/17

187 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Richard M. Thayer
Seller: Thayer, Richard M., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/17

39 Knightly Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: David J. Fill
Seller: Layne V. Floyd
Date: 03/01/17

3 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Eric J. Moschella
Seller: Andre R. Laflamme
Date: 02/23/17

HATFIELD

480 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Rebecca McDaniel
Seller: Michelle A. Maciorowski
Date: 02/28/17

6 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jonathan H. Hancock
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/23/17

MIDDLEFIELD

83 Chester Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jason Costa
Seller: Mary A. Richardson
Date: 02/24/17

NORTHAMPTON

206 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Burgeois Properties LLC
Seller: Olive L. Arel
Date: 03/01/17

98 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Brendan L. Hughes
Seller: Jesse C. Montgomery
Date: 03/03/17

326 Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Keith E. Pratt
Seller: Edward A. Morris
Date: 03/01/17

301 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $807,500
Buyer: Colvest Northampton LLC
Seller: 71 Summer Street RT
Date: 03/03/17

19 Lake St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Terence Coles
Seller: Christina M. Kerr
Date: 02/28/17

193 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: EJJA Properties LLC
Seller: Matthew M. Pitoniak
Date: 03/01/17

63 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $391,500
Buyer: Market Street Rentals LLC
Seller: 63 MKT Realty LLC
Date: 03/02/17

107 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Arthur W. Sousa
Seller: Kowalski Theodore F., (Estate)
Date: 03/02/17

SOUTH HADLEY

516 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,441
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Michael R. Beltrandi
Date: 03/02/17

3 Bach Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Brady A. Opalenik
Seller: Rose M. Phoenix
Date: 02/28/17

5 Central Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Vasily Morozov
Seller: Teresa A. Lacasse
Date: 03/03/17

30 Cottage Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Taylor
Seller: Leo H. Asselin
Date: 03/03/17

28 Fairlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael Lavalley
Date: 02/28/17

9 Magnolia Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Ryan L. Kile
Seller: W. Maria Fitzgibbons
Date: 02/28/17

3 Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: KPS Holdings LLC
Seller: John M. Occhiuzzo
Date: 02/28/17

171 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Chhaun Phok
Seller: Christopher T. Clark
Date: 02/28/17

7 Pheasant Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Blake E. Bryan
Seller: Kenneth J. Kinghorn
Date: 03/03/17

100 Pittroff Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Tracie L. Rubeck
Seller: Thomas E. Kelly
Date: 02/27/17

SOUTHAMPTON

County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Yevgeniy Gorobinskiy
Seller: DBL Realty Associates LLP
Date: 02/27/17

9 Hawthorne Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Denise L. Dupelle
Seller: Daryl W. Hendery
Date: 02/28/17

27 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $361,500
Buyer: Todd A. Duso
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 02/21/17

WARE

48 Bacon Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Gilberto M. Rivas
Seller: Belspring RT
Date: 03/03/17

12 Campbell Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Glover
Seller: David J. Bliss
Date: 02/27/17

124 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Bruso
Seller: Kristen A. Elmes
Date: 03/03/17

18 Robbins Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Beatrice Lavella
Seller: Craig Harder
Date: 02/27/17

3 Walter Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Ventures T. 2013 IHR
Seller: Luis M. Teixeria
Date: 03/02/17

WESTHAMPTON

39 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Peter Bigwood
Seller: Kathleen G. Okane
Date: 02/27/17

WILLIAMSBURG

16 Fairfield Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Heather G. Richard
Seller: Laflam, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/17

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 4, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2017.

AGAWAM

Budsuds
52 Greenock St.
A. Caracciolo

D.W.S. Woodturning
27 Peterson Circle
David Swift

Sloma Chiropractic Wellness
192 Shoemaker Lane
George Sloma

AMHERST

Envisage Property Investments, LLC
8 Southpoint Dr.
Coralia Melendez, Jose Melendez

Life Flow Healing
10 Gatehouse Dr.
Gerald Allen

Roberto’s Copies
8 Southpoint Dr.
Jose Melendez

CHICOPEE

Extract the Magic
340 Dale St., Unit F
Danielle Billieux

Kantex
54 Truvo St.
Adam Warzybok

Rubicon Ventures LLC
189 Front St.
Andre Mai

Seth Kaye Photography
48 Center St.
Seth Kaye

Tim’s AV
25 Walter St.
Timothy Polonis

EASTHAMPTON

Liberty Tax Service
53 Union St.
Saqib Tasneem

Lularoe
10 Lyman Ave., Apt. B
Jennifer Aloisi Dunn

Manhan Crafters
20 Morin Dr.
Edward and Jenny Bloniarz

Northeast Piano Service
11 Union Court
John Fish

Premo’s Cuts
77 Main St.
David Premo

Reflections
132B Cottage St.
Stephenie Nace

Sharp
121 Main St.
Rachael Boido, Cynthia Apple

St. Michael’s Construction Corp.
180 Pleasant St., Suite 6
Mike Michon

Welch Home Improvement
108 Park St.
Michael Welch

EAST LONGMEADOW

American Autosport
22 Indian St.
Eric Hirschberg

PM Appraisal Services Inc.
245 Shaker Road
Peter Maruca

Rockwell Tax Services
19 Merriam St.
Betty Rockwell

Salon 511
511 North Main St.
Leonard Raina

GREENFIELD

Aleksandr Agapov
14 Graves Road
Aleksandr Agapov

Goose
223 Main St.
Astranada Gamsey

REV Broaching Tool USA
587 Bernardston Road
Dufraine Group, LLC

Tae Kwon Do Center Inc.
102 Federal St.
Tae Kwon Do Center Inc.

HADLEY

Concussion Center of Massachusetts
195 Russell St., B-13
Robert Davis

Dinita’s Hair Design
102 Russell St.
Dinita Dominick

Kielbasa Orchards, LLC
29 Bay Road
Kyle Kielbasa

River Walrus Music
141 West St.
Mark Applegate

Western Mass Pruning, LLC
290 Bay Road
Kyle Kielbasa

HOLYOKE

Dollar N Things
50 Holyoke St.
Mamta Arosa

Fairfield Inn & Suites
229 Whiting Farms Road
Kirit Patel

Friendly Mini Market
657 High St.
Farooq Shaikh, Gulam Shaikh

Uno Chicago Grill
50 Holyoke St.
Steven Hurwitz

LUDLOW

CREH/CSquared
15 Kirkland Ave.
Christopher Coelho

Head to Toe Day Spa
36 East St.
Danyun Huang

JMA Web Consulting
61 Munsing Ave.
Joseph Alvaro

Lavoie Properties
733 Chapin St., Suite B1
David Lavoie

LTC Firearms Course
78 Lavoie Ave.
Ray Colson

Roy Pease Construction
45 Ravenwood Dr.
Roy Pease

Shawn’s Painting
18 West Akard St.
Shawn Cantwell

Taco Bell
343 Center St.
George Fellows

NORTHAMPTON

Affordable Used Cars
14 Easthampton Road
Raymond Learned

Bay State Brimmers
9 Wilson Ave.
Nathaniel Frank

Castle Architectural Salvage
7 Pearl St.
Ronald Pike

Crispin’s Consulting
28 Columbus Ave.
Crispin Driver-Schroder

ElectroCut Lawn Care
84 Bancroft Road
Philip Hempstead

EnergyPRZ
3 Olive St.
Robert Neal

JATI Computers NE
108 South St., B-14
Melvin Olivo

Maple and Main Realty, LLC
28 North Maple St.
Julie Held, Kate Iles

Nancy Fields Graphic Design
410-B Kennedy Road
Nancy Fields

PDSI Commercial Building Solutions
15 Barrett Place
Stephen Vukovich

Yup Coffee Roasters Inc.
296 Nonotuck St.
Matthew Bousquet

PALMER

Mark’s Woodworking
4067 Church St.
Mark Zajchowski

Nick’s Sport Shop
1029 Park St.
Mario Torchia

SOUTHWICK

Jay’s Mobile Welding
P.O. Box 15
Joseph Mendes

Jericho Builders
6 Hidden Place
Berrnard Berard

SPRINGFIELD

Annabelle Inc.
517 Newbury St.
David Moretti

Auto Clean Car Care Service
850 Chestnut St.
D’Angelo Armand

Baystate Forktruck
742 Belmont Ave.
Shawn Summers

BK and Sons Painting
217 Tyler St.
Brian Kilpatrick

Chicke D’s Chicken & Grill
1375 Carew St.
Derrick Brathwaite

D & C Flooring
13 Bacon Road
Francis Drake

Escape Springfield LLC
141 State St.
James Krobath

Fina’s Bistro and Pizzeria
672-B Dickinson St.
Fabio DeSousa

Glinka Property Management
657 Cooley St.
Brett Glinka

Hats Off Barbershop
494 Central St.
Jason Paige

Impress V Unity Productions
685 State St.
Vyeluv Nembhard

The Jamie Campbell Group
1351 Main St.
Jamie Campbell

Kenia’s Beauty Salon
519 Main St.
Kenia Torres

Kumar & Andy Inc.
145 Boston Road
Ravinder Arora

Love’s Kitchen
2 Chestnut St.
Raisa Perez

Magnificent Shine
53 Washburn St.
Nelson Mendoza

Mikey’s Beauty Supply
1232 Main St.
Michael Kang

Motivate-Educate-Graduate
79 Villa Parkway
Neel Abdul-Hameed

RD on Wheels LLC
68 Chester St.
Kelvinson Duran

RTWoods Arts
235 State St.
Rosemary Woods

Soul Aura
70 Bulat Dr.
Breanne Costa

Superstarz Beauty Salon
253 Bay St.
Carlene Marsh

Tafari A. Reid Youth Services
48 Collins St.
Tafari Reid

V J Auto Body
1 Belmont Ave.
Victor Jimenez

Will Black Entertainment
93 Edgeland St.
William Westley

WARE

McGuire Yard Service
273 Palmer Road
Jonathan McGuire

WESTFIELD

J.A.N. Woodworks & Renovations
61 Bowdoin St.
Joseph Muto

Kamyk Engraving
9 Grandview Dr.
Steven Kamyk

Lacross Exteriors
24 Cranston St.
Kathleen Lacross

Quality Cleaning
36 Westminster St.
Mariya Ruskevich

Watchdog Consulting Services LLC
12 Blueberry Ridge
Brendan Wilson

Western Mass Floors LLC
16 Taylor Ave.
Oksana Vlasyuk

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Anthony Wheeler Construction
95 Mulcahy Dr.
Anthony Wheeler

Arnold’s Auto Body Service
400 Main St.
William Bushey

Bella Napoli
185 Elm St.
Gennaro Moccia

Dream Decor Outlet
120 Memorial Ave.
Abdul Chaudhry

Dynamic Dock & Door Inc.
64 Lowell St.
Bret Leveillee

Future Comp
123 Interstate Dr.
Anthony Szwez

HGL Transport
59 Lowell St.
Gulsanam Kasimova

Istanbul Halal Meat Market
205 Elm St.
Goksal Cicek

LTD Investigations
181 Park Ave.
Luke Gelinas

Mark Pagios Construction
302 Rogers Ave.
Mark Pagios

WILBRAHAM

Baila Comigo Dance Fitness Studio
2701 Boston Road
Ana Ferris

Bracelets by Cathie
6 Shirley St.
Catherine Rueli-Matalewicz

Elizabeth Hamel Hair at Suzann Andre Salon
2341 Boston Road
Elizabeth Hamel

Ervin & Harris Landscaping LLC
8 Dollar Ave.
Gregory Harris

Kalitory Tech LLC
400 Dipping Hole Road
Amir Shabani, Mohsen Shabani

Pafumi’s
1 Crane Park
Mark Pafumi

Poplar Vending, LLC
5 Poplar Dr.
Gregory Laware

MGM Springfield Reaches Milestone with Completion of Iron Work

By BusinessWest Staff March 31, 2017

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of construction workers, city officials, MGM employees, and others gathered at the future site of MGM Springfield Thursday to watch a crane raise the final steel beam into place.

The topping-off ceremony was preceded by short speeches by MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Enrique Zuniga, Tishman Construction Vice President Randy Pitts, and Iron Workers Local 7 Business Manager Fiore Grasetti.

The $950 million casino is scheduled to open in Springfield’s South End in 2018, and Sarno in particular characterized it as the centerpiece of the neighborhood’s recovery from the 2011 tornado.

MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis speaks at the ceremony alongside Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who characterized MGM as a “phoenix” rising from the wreckage of the 2011 tornado.

Iron Workers Local 7 Business Manager Fiore Grasetti addresses the crowd at the ceremony.

The final circular beam is raised into the sky.

A crane maneuvers the final beam into place atop the future home of HGM Springfield.

A crane maneuvers the final beam into place atop the future home of MGM Springfield.

Pope Francis High School Announces New Head of School

By BusinessWest Staff March 22, 2017

Daily News

CHICOPEE — Pope Francis High School, a faith-based college-preparatory school serving grades 9-12, announced W. Paul Harrington Jr. as its new head of school following a lengthy nationwide search. Michele D’Amour, Pope Francis High School board chair, shared the news with faculty, staff, students, and parents this week.

“Working in conjunction with our independent search counsel, Boston-based Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions — a national retained search and recruiting firm devoted exclusively to developing excellence in Catholic school executive leadership — the search committee vetted, interviewed, and evaluated an extensive pool of credible candidates excited to lead our school community into its promising future,” said D’Amour. “The search committee included representatives of our clergy, faculty, parent, board, legacy alumni, and community constituencies.”

Harrington was one of two “exceptional” candidates that were considered for the next head of school, said D’Amour. A native of Holliston, Harrington holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in economics from Fairfield University, and a master’s degree in school administration from Loyola Marymount University. He received his doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Southern California. He received the unanimous recommendation of the search committee, approval by the Pope Francis High School Board of directors, and the affirmation of Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski.

“I am very pleased and excited that Dr. Harrington has accepted the position as the new head of school for Pope Francis High School,” said Rozanski. “Having personally met with him, I believe he has the vision that will help us realize the full potential for this new school, both academically and spiritually.”

The creation of Pope Francis High School was announced in the spring of 2015 when Rozanski revealed that Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School would be merging into a new school, named in honor of the current pope. The two schools officially merged in July 2016 with students starting the school year in the former Holyoke Catholic building on Springfield Street in Chicopee. Construction on the new, 127,000-square-foot facility in Springfield is now underway, and the installation of structural steel is expected to be completed within the next month. As Harrington begins the transition into the head-of-school role, construction crews will begin to button up the building, installing exterior brick and stone veneer, roofing system, aluminum windows, and more.

In a statement to the Pope Francis High School Community, Harrington said he was inspired by the school’s passion for mission and commitment to excellence in Catholic education.

“I am humbled by this incredible opportunity to honor the rich traditions of Holyoke Catholic and Cathedral High Schools while inspiring a future filled with innovation, faith formation, and academic excellence as Pope Francis High School,” said Harrington. “I would like to thank the search committee, board of directors, and Bishop Rozanski for entrusting me with this opportunity to lead Pope Francis High School.”

Harrington will work with interim Head of School Thomas McDowell to ensure a smooth transition into the position. A welcome ceremony and reception with current students and their families, faculty, and staff will be planned to welcome Harrington and his family to Greater Springfield.

“The time has come for all of us to come together in Christian charity and humbly commit ourselves 100% to our exciting future,” said D’Amour. “Building trust and encouraging interdependence will prayerfully assure our survival and growth. I know that Dr. Harrington is personally committed to working with all of us in nurturing the souls of the young men and women who are entrusted to our care.”

Tree House Brewing Co. Expands Its Horizons

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Entrepreneurship Sections

Pour Planning

It’s one of the region’s most unlikely success stories — a brewery that doesn’t distribute its beers beyond the building where they’re crafted, yet has managed to amass a passionate following of enthusiasts who wait in long lines to buy that week’s selections. From humble beginnings in a Brimfield barn, Monson-based Tree House Brewing Co. will make its second big move later this year, into a 55,000-square-foot brewery in Charlton, which will dramatically expand its capacity, raise its profile, and put smiles on the faces of a lot more thirsty people.

It’s called Julius, and it’s a different type of IPA beer.

“Julius is a beer that is near and dear to our heart, both because we love it and because it is the embodiment of our identity: a brewery that makes carefully crafted, brightly flavored, contemplative, and pleasant-to-drink malt beverages,” said Nate Lanier, co-founder and head brewer at Tree House Brewing Co.

Describing it as robustly flavored, with notes of citrus, papaya, and mango, Lanier said Julius is typically available year-round at Tree House’s headquarters on Koran’s Farm in the rolling hills of Monson. “If you’re used to light-beer flavors, drinking a Julius will be a shock to the palate — in the most lovely way imaginable.”

No wonder, then, that the day BusinessWest visited, the line to purchase cans of Julius and other ales stretched a football field’s length from the door of the barn that currently houses the brewery’s entire production and retail space (but not for long; more on that later). In fact, fans surge into the farm’s parking lot and brave those sometimes hour-long lines every time the doors open to the public, like zealous fans who can’t find Tree House brews anywhere else.

Because they can’t.

“We’re 100% sold out of this building, and that is uncommon,” said Dean Rohan, one of the brewery’s three co-founders, along with Lanier and Damien Goudreau. But it’s not strictly by design, Rohan said.

“By Saturday, there is no beer left to put on a truck and bring somewhere. We brew 340 barrels of beer a week, and we sell every single drop of it every single week.”

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It was like nothing they’d had before. A lot of the guys out west were making big, hop-forward beers, and when Nate started brewing hop-forward beers, they were what we called ‘drinkable hops’ — they weren’t so bitter and in your face. People who don’t like IPAs say they like our beer.”

But the phenomenon wouldn’t exist were it not for Lanier’s wife, Lauren, who got him started in the craft of home brewing.

“He loved craft beer and would go on pilgrimages to his favorite breweries and stand in line,” Rohan said. “So she bought him a home-brewing kit as a gift. I call her the mother of this place; she started it all.”

The three knew each other through music — they’re all musicians who occasionally played together — but Tree House Brewing Co. was born from a different kind of gathering, when Lanier threw a craft-beer tasting party as his house. Everyone brought favorites, and Lanier tossed three of his own home brews into the mix; when attendees voted, his creations finished first, second, and third among some 25 selections.

That got the three of them talking about investing time and money into making beer together, which they did, in Goudreau’s backyard barn in Brimfield, after getting permission from his wife. In 2012, they applied for and received a license to sell to the public, filling growlers right from the barn.

Tree House Brewing Co. founders (from left) Damien Goudreau, Nate Lanier, and Dean Rohan say the Charlton expansion will create opportunities for growth and perhaps broader distribution.

“Our business plan said maybe if we could get 25 people to come buy our beer, we’d be able to pay off the little loan we took to buy a 12-gallon, half-barrel system,” Rohan said. “Well, those 25 people came the first day, then 50, then 75. From the day we opened our doors, we had more people than we’d expected.”

That’s a story that would be repeated again and again, resulting in a move to Monson two years ago and the ongoing development today of a much larger brewing facility in Charlton. At its heart, it’s a story about the enthusiasm shared among folks who make beer, and those who seek it out and stand in long lines to buy it.

Word of Mouth

The initial response to that tiny brewery in Brimfield — and, really, much of the marketing ever since — was driven by social media, which has long been a fertile communications network for craft brewers. Beer enthusiasts like the idea of hunting down something new and different, and Lanier had already developed a reputation for his beer.

“It was like nothing they’d had before,” Rohan said. “A lot of the guys out west were making big, hop-forward beers, and when Nate started brewing hop-forward beers, they were what we called ‘drinkable hops’ — they weren’t so bitter and in your face. People who don’t like IPAs say they like our beer.”

Unable to meet the demand from people who were driving up to the barn, the partners quickly outgrew the 12-gallon system, and approached the bank for their first big loan. The funds helped purchase a five-barrel brewhouse — a 150-gallon system — from California.

“That was going to be it,” Rohan said. “We were going to be able to make enough beer in that little barn to keep people happy. But we couldn’t do it.”

Again, simply through word of mouth and social media, beer enthusiasts continued to cram into the Brimfield site. Clearly, it was time to find larger digs.

“After about a year and a half in that neighborhood, the neighbors decided it was getting to be too much, having 125 cars driving up their agricultural, residential road in Brimfield, and rightfully so. We didn’t have an inch to grow in that barn anyway, so we came here.”

The lines to buy beer at Tree House often stretch to an hour or more.

The partners built the current brewery — a 7,000-square-foot building housing a 30-barrel brewhouse, which could pump out 13,000 barrels per year — at Koran’s Farm in Monson. During construction, they continued to sell beer out of a little red barn across the street.

“This is where we were going to retire,” Rohan said, adding that, at the very least, the farm would be the framework of a five-year plan. But, a year and a half into that plan, production still wasn’t keeping up with demand.

“We have these plans and goals for the future, and the future arrives much faster than we expect it to,” he went on. “Wait, that’s wrong — we actually expect it now.”

It was in Monson that the long-line phenomenon really took off, he added. “In the dead of winter, on days when the news people were saying, ‘coldest day of the year — stay home, don’t go out’ — we’d have 25 cars in the parking lot an hour or two before we opened.” So he started printing tickets with the line order and passing them out so people could stay warm in their cars and not lose their place.

There are benefits to selling on site only, starting with freshness, as everything patrons carry out has been very recently brewed. As the partners note on their website, people like the convenience of finding a favorite beer at the convenience store, but that convenience comes at a price. “The minute our beer leaves our loving hands, it is subjected to forces that seek to destroy it — temperature fluctuations, ultraviolet light, mistreatment, etc. These forces are especially destructive to the pale, hoppy beers we love so much.”

The no-distribution model hasn’t hindered the company’s recognition; Beer Advocate recently listed 14 of its offerings on a list of 100 favorite beers. Besides the ever-popular Julius, other brews in regular rotation include ‘That’s What She Said,’ a milk stout with elements of chocolate and coffee; ‘Sap,’ a piney IPA originally brewed as a Christmas beer; ‘Green,’ a citrus-heavy IPA with notes of pineapple, tangerine, and orange rind; and ‘Eureka,’ which boasts a delicate bouquet of passionfruit and a slight lemon flavor.

Nate Lanier crafts a brew at Tree House’s headquarters in Monson.

Occasional offerings may include ‘Tornado,’ which Lanier concocted in the aftermath of the June 2011 tornado that ripped through Monson and Brimfield, and features notes of pine, tropical fruit, and citrus; ‘Good Morning,’ which pours black in the glass with a creamy head and offers the flavors of milk chocolate, maple syrup, and coffee; and ‘Double Shot,’ a rich, decadent coffee stout.

Stay Awhile

Those beers and more will soon be brewed in Charlton — specifically, in a 55,000-square-foot brewery on a 68-acre parcel that was most recently considered for a Home Depot warehouse, and before that, a casino. Built with the help of a $7.7 million MassDevelopment bond, the facility will initially boast a 30,000-barrel annual capacity, with the potential to expand to 125,000 barrels. Customers will be able to sample beers, buy and fill growlers, and buy cans of Tree House beer.

“For the first time in our history, we will have a taproom where guests can enjoy pints and enjoy a self-guided tour from a mezzanine level of our new, state-of-the-art brewing facility,” Lanier said. “We were lucky to find an amazing property high on a hill off of Route 20 that will allow guests to explore the grounds and disconnect a bit from the world at large.”

The people who wait in line in Monson typically make their purchases and get back in their cars, as there’s no space inside for socializing. Lanier is excited that Charlton will provide that social space.

“Since our inception, we have never been able to make enough beer to keep up with demand. Charlton will solve that problem and allow us to focus more on curating a communal environment,” he said — a place where beer enthusiasts can sit, enjoy the selections, and pass time with friends.

With the much larger quantities Tree House will be able to produce in Charlton, it may be able to keep public hours every day, as opposed to the four days a week — and maybe 20 total hours — it keeps now. While the Monson facility will remain operational, both for testing new beers and probably a scaled-back retail presence, Charlton will become the main hub, potentially doubling the company’s 22 employees.

“Once we get up and running, we may even do a little bit of distribution,” Rohan said. “There are so many taps in Massachusetts that have been waiting for us to give them a keg since the first month we were open. We’d never be able to get kegs to all those bars and restaurants, and we wouldn’t be anything but hyper-local for the next five to seven years. The closer we keep the beer to us, the fresher it will be.”

He expects the long lines and early arrivals at the new facility as well, but said the phenomenon has grown to be endearing phenomenon. “We’re in awe that some people sit there for hours for no other reason than to be first or second in line.”

In a way, he told BusinessWest, customers have made themselves into a community and made new friendships over their shared passion for craft beer. “We’re seeing upwards of 5,000 people a week coming through the doors, and when I walk out and talk to the people in line — some of them have been here four or five times — I feel like we’re friends.”

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It’s a vibe he, Lanier, and Goudreau try to maintain among their employees as well.

“We want to make sure everyone is happy and friendly and can answer questions and give people what they need. We want this to be more than just a place to come get beer — we want it to be an experience, and a good experience. That’s really important to us, and I think that started from the beginning, when they’d walk into the red barn in Brimfield, put a record on the record player, sit on the couch next to the pot-belly stove, and wait for their beer to get poured. I want to give everyone that vibe here, and I’m hoping that vibe comes back twofold or even tenfold in Charlton.”

Climbing Higher

When the founders first petitioned the state for a brewery license, they had to list a company name, and went through a few rustic-sounding options to match their surroundings.

“We thought maybe Red Barn Brewing, or Brimfield Brewing,” Rohan said. “Well, Damien had this beautiful treehouse in one of the trees right next to the brewery. We realized it had to be Tree House Brewing.”

The company’s logo — a treehouse stylized in a whimsical, flowing manner — has become a common sight on car bumpers throughout the Quaboag region, which he finds gratifying. “I can drive down the road and see the sticker in front of me and know they’re coming from the brewery or have been there. It’s recognizable.”

And it all started with a wife’s gift, a tasting party — and an idea.

“We’re riding a wave that is bigger than any of us imagined, for sure,” Lanier told BusinessWest. “We love Tree House — the beer, the community, the philosophy, and the brand — and our goal every day is to wake up and work our tails off to meet the very high standards we set for ourselves before we ever brewed a beer.”

In short, he concluded, “if the beer is good, and the attitude is right, everything else will fall into place.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the months of February and March 2017.

CHICOPEE

Emrullah Durmaz
20 Johnson Road
$58,000 — Build exterior egress canopy

Jick LLC
1535 Memorial Dr.
$60,000 — Remove cladding and replace with metal panels and EIFS system, remove and replace signage, painting

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties LLC
184 Northampton St.
$22,000 — Demolition of office building

Moushabeck Properties Inc.
119-121 Main St.
$3,000 — Install nine replacement windows

EAST LONGMEADOW

Baystate Dental
250 North Main St.
$2.5 million — New commercial building

Eyesight & Surgery Associates
382 North Main St.
$14,980 — Commercial alteration

Powerclean Fitness
45 Baldwin St.
$70,000 — Commercial alteration

GREENFIELD

409 Federal St. LLC
407-409 Federal St.
$1,978 — Fire protection

Greenfield Corporate Center LLC
101 Munson St.
$11,000 — Rework existing fire sprinkler to new tenant office space

Town of Greenfield
125 Federal St.
$1.7 million — Replace windows and doors at Federal Street Elementary School

Mark Valone
319 Wells St.
$1,500 — Outfit temporary space in existing main building

HADLEY

Amherst Development Partners
300 Westgate Center Dr.
$10,950 — Remove one interior non-bearing wall

GNC
344 Russell St.
$9,000 — Shelving and interior tenant buildout

Pearson NCS
300 Venture Way
$135,000 — Toilet room additions and office renovations

LONGMEADOW

Colvest Longmeadow, LLC
471 Longmeadow St.
$29,280 — Demo interior space of former Hampden Bank

Leavitt Family Jewish Home
770 Converse St.
$42,000 — Roof replacement

NORTHAMPTON

American Tower Corp.
327 King St.
$19,865 — Remove three existing antenna panels and replace them with three upgraded panels and related equipment on existing telecommunications tower

Chicopee Kendall, LLC
129 Pleasant St.
$162,500 —Installation of fire sprinkler system

Colvest/Northampton LLC
327 King St.
$732,000 — Tenant fitout for Baystate Health

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$1,263,329 — Create a comprehensive breast center

Gretna Green Development Corp.
118 Conz St.
$5,000 — New built-in express counter in main lobby

Smith College
41 West St.
$2,000 — Repair damaged roof

PALMER

Baystate Wing Hospital
40 Wright St.
$225,000 — Construct new exterior module block site retaining wall

Steve Sathis
1313 Park St.
$500 — Sign installation

SOUTHWICK

King Brothers Decorating Center
615 College Highway
$35,600 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

Bridge Hillman LLC
315-333 Bridge St.
$2,000 — Modify existing fire-alarm system

Crown Castle
20 Birnie Ave.
$7,000 — Remove and upgrade six antennas and six remote radio heads on Verizon telecommunications tower

GBS Realty
676 Dickinson St.
$5,150 — Add walls to interior and ceiling, move bathroom in building housing insurance agency and pizzeria

Islazul Realty LLC
2559 Main St.
$208,208 — Convert 4,744 square feet of commercial space to four separate office spaces

Kentucky Fried Chicken
1780 Boston Road
$1,000 — Repair roof

Raj Rayonia
1116 St. James Ave.
$4,179.93 — Install fire-protection system to monitor hood-suppression system

Trinity Methodist Church
361 Sumner Ave.
$10,000 — Remove and replace four existing cellular antennas

UniFirst Corp.
281 Parker St.
$1,412,480 — Entry addition and existing officr renovations

WARE

Charter Foods North LLC
118-124 West St.
$488,000 — Construction of new Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-thru

Give Them Sanctuary Inc.
1 Canal St.
$3,000 — Install Harman P43 pellet stove

WEST SPRINGFIELD

City of West Springfield
39 Golden View
$20,000 — Modify existing telecommunications facility, remove and replace three antennas

Eighty Congress St. LLC
900 Memorial Ave.
$22,160 — Remove wall to enlarge room, paint, carpeting, install mag-lock on fire door

Sears Property Management
1179-1189 Westfield St.
$38,000 — Attic renovation

West Springfield Housing Authority
Grove Street
$48,132 — Replace 21 metal doors, wood frames, and hardware with new fiberglass doors in wood frames

WILBRAHAM

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
43 Faculty St.
$500 — Rebuild deck

Wing Memorial Hospital Corp.
2344 Boston Road
$8,000 — Repairs to wall after vehicle accident

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

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

164 Parmenter Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Peter E. Hyrne
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/10/17

COLRAIN

64 Stetson Brothers Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: James L. Martin
Seller: Carl J. Michels
Date: 02/14/17

DEERFIELD

45 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lisa L. Herringshaw
Seller: Lorralyn Fitzgerald
Date: 02/10/17

16 Settright Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $134,059
Buyer: Anthony D. Martino
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/06/17

GREENFIELD

482 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Gerald J. Farmer
Seller: Joan D. Richardson
Date: 02/10/17

473 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David B. Russell
Seller: Antebellum Beauty LLC
Date: 02/06/17

40 Union St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Robert W. Killay
Seller: Erich Price
Date: 02/17/17

MONTAGUE

27 Industrial Blvd.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,710,000
Buyer: River Bluff Realty LLC
Seller: Miller Falls Road LLC
Date: 02/14/17

38 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Steven G. Williams
Seller: Louis S. Corbiere
Date: 02/07/17

19 Unity St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $286,534
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Rene Moreno
Date: 02/06/17

ORANGE

150 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $116,500
Buyer: Michael Shaw
Seller: FHLM
Date: 02/10/17

170 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Its A. Pleasure Training
Seller: Gary E. Haueisen
Date: 02/06/17

ROWE

43 Middletown Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Dennis W. Kuehl
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/06/17

SUNDERLAND

55 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Tessa L. Doubleday
Seller: Mark A. Felix
Date: 02/17/17

WENDELL

22 Checkerberry Lane
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Abigail R. Shapiro
Seller: Charles Bado
Date: 02/08/17

174 West St.
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Michael L. Skerry
Seller: Mark A. Dearborn
Date: 02/07/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

325 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Dion
Seller: Roger L. Perruse
Date: 02/15/17

85 Alhambra Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,100
Buyer: Jonathon Mach
Seller: Shane Dunbar
Date: 02/14/17

74 Broz Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Briana M. Solek
Seller: Radwilowicz, Karen, (Estate)
Date: 02/08/17

75 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Roy E. Tatro
Seller: Gary A. Polacco
Date: 02/13/17

21 Joseph St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Peter & Anna Montessi LT
Seller: Julia Montessi
Date: 02/06/17

BLANDFORD

Bassett Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

Pomeroy Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

Strong St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

BRIMFIELD

82 1st St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Amber M. Ditomasso
Seller: Sharon S. Carty
Date: 02/14/17

CHICOPEE

138 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Zachary E. Nummy
Seller: Vasily Morozov
Date: 02/17/17

23 Bessette Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Serrenho
Seller: Lynne M. Serrenho
Date: 02/10/17

32 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,300
Buyer: Laura M. Cloutier
Seller: Pauline C. Hamel
Date: 02/14/17

555 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $177,400
Buyer: Mark J. Arcott
Seller: Max Pienkos
Date: 02/07/17

52 Julia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Alexander Sotomayor
Seller: Leclerc Properties LLC
Date: 02/10/17

97 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $139,200
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Anthony M. Windoloski
Date: 02/07/17

235 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: HRES Meadow LLC
Seller: Michael Robare
Date: 02/13/17

749-755 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01075
Amount: $857,915
Buyer: Gen 2 Realty LLC
Seller: SDK Realty Corp.
Date: 02/17/17

45 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Diane M. Fernandes
Seller: Scanlon, Elaine A., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/17

135 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Donald R. Chapdelaine
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/08/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

34 Anne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Natalya Kuznetsova
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/06/17

132 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Shane R. Dunbar
Seller: Christopher D. McKinnon
Date: 02/14/17

18 Woodlawn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Jeremy Douglas
Seller: Liberty Home Equity
Date: 02/17/17

GRANVILLE

215 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Charles A. Fortin
Date: 02/07/17

HAMPDEN

179 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Norman W. Mackinnon
Date: 02/07/17

9 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: PD Developments LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 02/13/17

135 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Fletcher & Maple LLC
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/14/17

234 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Richard J. Bertheaud
Seller: Isham, Daniel R., (Estate)
Date: 02/17/17

HOLLAND

65 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $138,600
Buyer: Allen J. Czamara
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/16/17

HOLYOKE

5 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian W. Anderson
Seller: David F. Magri
Date: 02/06/17

Country Club Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

17-19 Gates St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ayten Mesecher
Date: 02/10/17

5 Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Ryan
Seller: Frances M. Bach
Date: 02/10/17

650 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: 650 High Street LLC
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 02/16/17

79 Memorial Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Robert E. Dennison
Date: 02/14/17

1238 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Marie S. Lauzon
Date: 02/15/17

1965-1967 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $232,900
Buyer: Andrew M. Vega
Seller: Jessica Laureano
Date: 02/10/17

19 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Daniel A. Millette
Date: 02/10/17

402 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Yamil Acosta
Date: 02/16/17

Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

LONGMEADOW

85 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: 1066 Granby Road LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/07/17

124 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert H. Dunn
Seller: Zevidah Vickery
Date: 02/17/17

225 Twin Hills Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Anthony
Seller: Jon P. Dana
Date: 02/17/17

214 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Martin
Seller: Alissa Teta-Bachelor
Date: 02/07/17

MONSON

56 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Jesse L. Allen
Seller: Peter J. Ross
Date: 02/15/17

165 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Jennifer Lamotte
Seller: Jessica L. Allen
Date: 02/15/17

MONTGOMERY

53 Old House Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $242,250
Buyer: Peter King
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 02/14/17

PALMER

41 Forest St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kari A. Gracie
Seller: David A. Carter
Date: 02/13/17

68 Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jacob P. Stokowski
Seller: Stacey Vogel
Date: 02/07/17

38 Riverview Pkwy.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Adam V. Hageman
Seller: Edward Hageman
Date: 02/15/17

SOUTHWICK

10 Dairy Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kevin Meder
Seller: James M. Papai
Date: 02/07/17

SPRINGFIELD

97 Amore Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Andrea Liranzo
Seller: Saroun C. Ouk
Date: 02/07/17

56 Balis St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Thu T. Vo
Seller: Suong T. Vo
Date: 02/13/17

784 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Argenis Ramos
Seller: Joseph A. Whitton Properties
Date: 02/17/17

17-19 Beauchamp St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Ana C. Quiles
Seller: Forest Beach LLC
Date: 02/13/17

40 Bissell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Flagstar Bank FSB
Seller: Hannah A. Wachira
Date: 02/07/17

40 Bulat Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Felecia Griffin
Seller: Carlos A. Vitorino
Date: 02/07/17

78 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kiet T. Quach
Seller: Eric L. Johnson
Date: 02/15/17

64 Church St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Arnaldo Gomez-Lugo
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 02/17/17

154 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Jose R. Marquez-Vargas
Seller: Johaim Santiago-Ayala
Date: 02/10/17

36 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $119,500
Buyer: Aimee L. Reyes
Seller: Adam J. Wheeler
Date: 02/14/17

74 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $236,205
Buyer: HSBC Bank USA
Seller: Charles R. Gordon
Date: 02/07/17

94 Harmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nicorn LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 02/17/17

63 Hope St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $131,398
Buyer: 63 Hope Street RT
Seller: NSP Residential LLC
Date: 02/15/17

Ingersoll Grove (ES)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Regina B. Tillery-Jenkins
Seller: Charles R. Nathan
Date: 02/17/17

41-43 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Enrique L. Santiago
Seller: Marisabel Agosto
Date: 02/15/17

42 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,310
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: David M. Lafountain
Date: 02/14/17

116 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Melvin Oquendo
Seller: Thomas R. Connors
Date: 02/10/17

54 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Corliss Watson
Seller: Dean T. Godek
Date: 02/14/17

1349 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Samuel M. Duboise
Seller: Willis M. Schoof
Date: 02/17/17

103 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Elvin Blanco
Seller: Kari-Ann Gracie
Date: 02/10/17

374 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pedro Perez
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/08/17

93 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Kyle Lorenz
Seller: Leonel C. Pereira
Date: 02/06/17

135 Tamarack Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael Donato
Seller: Jeffrey A. Kiratsoulis
Date: 02/10/17

547 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Deng FT 2017
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 02/06/17

37-39 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Dashira S. Torres
Seller: Matteo Maida
Date: 02/10/17

90 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: William N. Shipwash
Seller: Domingos D. Fernandes
Date: 02/16/17

1500 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,250
Buyer: Elton W. Miller
Seller: James Santaniello
Date: 02/10/17

115 Woodside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Natasha Polite
Seller: Enid Astacio
Date: 02/10/17

1355-1357 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Chris Graham
Seller: Valiantsin Zhmaidziak
Date: 02/15/17

WESTFIELD

Angelica Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass Inc.
Seller: Angelica Development LLC
Date: 02/07/17

136 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Westfield Bank
Seller: Chapin-Bailey LLC
Date: 02/17/17

6 Evergreen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $244,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Richard P. Brown
Date: 02/07/17

88 Highland View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sergey Yusenko
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/17/17

100 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: William J. Brown
Seller: Nardone, Anthony J., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/17

17 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $408,545
Buyer: Joseph H. Potts
Seller: Belco Construction Co. Inc.
Date: 02/10/17

167 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Tiffani Huynh
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/13/17

4 Linda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Patriot Living LLC
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/17/17

30 Nicholas Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,500
Buyer: Dale Villar
Seller: Richard W. Yerdon
Date: 02/17/17

66 Orchard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $206,500
Buyer: Candice S. Olszewski
Seller: David L. Weatherhead
Date: 02/15/17

461 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Levgenii Gusiev
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/10/17

91 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $381,500
Buyer: Erin E. Gauthier
Seller: Robert G. Hoffman
Date: 02/17/17

WILBRAHAM

6 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,277
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Olga S. Sears
Date: 02/14/17

7 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Jered S. Sasen
Seller: Scott Barrus
Date: 02/10/17

8 Severyn St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Bridgette Adams
Seller: Matthew S. Barkyoumb
Date: 02/10/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

89 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Zak Smith
Seller: Chesapeake Holdings
Date: 02/07/17

50 Belle Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,450
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Tracy R. Tolbert
Date: 02/16/17

100 Virginia Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert J. Colson
Seller: Frances E. Demont
Date: 02/10/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

235 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: German O. Cruz-Urias
Seller: Florence M. Boynton
Date: 02/07/17

BELCHERTOWN

2 Rimrock Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Kenneth Line
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/08/17

CUMMINGTON

24 Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Chrisoula I. Roumeliotis
Seller: Richard M. Zaaft
Date: 02/15/17

EASTHAMPTON

1 Burt St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

Burt St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

30 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Thomas B. Stone
Seller: Nancy D. Gwinner
Date: 02/17/17

10-22 Nashawannuck St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $2,362,500
Buyer: Laurel Ridge Apartments
Seller: Pleasant Realty Apts. LLP
Date: 02/17/17

Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

GOSHEN

41 Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Hilltown Community Development
Seller: Goshen Cong Church
Date: 02/16/17

GRANBY

92 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Johaim Santiago-Ayala
Seller: William Sullivan
Date: 02/13/17

66 Lyman St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael A. Sicard
Seller: James E. Downing
Date: 02/10/17

32 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Cassandra M. Os
Seller: Michael A. Sicard
Date: 02/10/17

206 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Kurissa Stefaniw
Seller: Harold Woodworth
Date: 02/17/17

HADLEY

88 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Czajkowski
Seller: Czjakowski FT
Date: 02/10/17

28 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: James H. Wallace
Seller: Donald R. Dion
Date: 02/17/17

HATFIELD

6 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $243,407
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Edward J. McCarthy
Date: 02/06/17

HUNTINGTON

15 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: David J. Prats
Seller: Gary E. Ellinger
Date: 02/10/17

57 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Jorritsma
Seller: Laura Shubert
Date: 02/13/17

7 Rockybrook Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $174,800
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Frank R. Ortiz
Date: 02/08/17

NORTHAMPTON

99 Blackberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Isaac C. Fleisher
Seller: Barbara B. King RET
Date: 02/08/17

132 High St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jonathan S. McFadden
Seller: Lisa S. Bachand
Date: 02/15/17

Holyoke St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Valley Community Development Corp.
Seller: Gail M. Labarge
Date: 02/08/17

17 Mountain St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,500
Buyer: Dawn J. Striker
Seller: Susan E. Walker
Date: 02/06/17

256 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Valley Community Development Corp.
Seller: Gail M. Labarge
Date: 02/08/17

20 Rockland Heights Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Norma Roche
Seller: David S. Clark
Date: 02/10/17

227 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Black Sheep Development
Seller: Northampton Vet Clinic
Date: 02/15/17

101 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Serena Kabat-Zinn
Seller: Julie E. Hooks
Date: 02/13/17

Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: JPST LLC
Date: 02/06/17

PLAINFIELD

372 West Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Duane B. Meehan
Seller: Seth Martin
Date: 02/10/17

SOUTH HADLEY

82 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Sokharun Yim
Seller: Eric T. Cestero
Date: 02/13/17

14 Benger Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Stephen A. Romeo
Seller: Javeria Mir
Date: 02/17/17

28 Bridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Katie M. Malloy
Seller: Kevin Malloy
Date: 02/13/17

43 Lexington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Jonathan D. Trudeau
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 02/10/17

749 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $857,915
Buyer: Gen 2 Realty LLC
Seller: SDK Realty Corp.
Date: 02/17/17

13 Normandy Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Diana A. Steward
Seller: Katherine L. Bechtold
Date: 02/17/17

9 Overlook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Adam C. Baker
Seller: Andrzej Rochalski
Date: 02/08/17

8 Skinner Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Lugo
Seller: Gelinas, Bruce P., (Estate)
Date: 02/17/17

SOUTHAMPTON

Burt St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

377 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James B. Nutter
Date: 02/06/17

44 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Eric Gralenski
Date: 02/16/17

73 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Niejadlik
Seller: Robert G. Orlando
Date: 02/10/17

Pomeroy Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

1 Strong St.
Southampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aaron Newton
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 02/10/17

Woodmar Lane #D
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Margaret J. Szostak
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 02/17/17

WARE

14 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $152,040
Buyer: Jonathan D. Meyer
Seller: Schworer, Larry B., (Estate)
Date: 02/17/17

10 Clifford Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Maximilian C. Delpino
Seller: John A. Chabot
Date: 02/15/17

274 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John V. James
Seller: Sandra C. Ryder
Date: 02/07/17

32 Park Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Samantha Gancorz
Seller: Suzanne Gomes
Date: 02/14/17

15 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Deutsche Babk
Seller: Festus N. Kinvanjui
Date: 02/16/17

WESTHAMPTON

22 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Douglas P. Ferrante
Seller: Jessie M. Cole TR
Date: 02/08/17

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of February and March 2017.

AGAWAM

J.N. Duquette Construction
215 Barry St.
Jean Duquette

NewsMatch.com
200 Silver St., Suite 201
Kenneth Vincunas

Vintage Couture Interiors
525 Springfield St.
Crystal Dukes

Vintage PTS Inc.
40 Bowles Road
Christopher Bignell

AMHERST

Gil’s Auto Repair & Performance Inc.
40 Belchertown Road
Gilberto Rivas

The Red Barn of Hampshire College
893 West St.
Mike McKenna

Terrill Productions
629 Main St., Apt. 2
Alex Terrill

CHICOPEE

Absolute Motors Inc.
245 East St.
Mahmoud Awkal

ACM Décor
32 Harding St.
Tatyana Rotar

Day Lumber Co.
70 Orange St.
Samuel Fortsch

Have a Heart Dog Training
59 College St.
Kelli-Marie Malke

Kin’s Auto Glass & Repair
628 Center St.
Joaquin Rodriguez

EASTHAMPTON

Aldeia
116 Pleasant St., Studio 232
Lillianna Pereira

Baystate Boards
6 Cood Dr.
Joseph LaBonte

Bulldog Transport & Recycling
21 Wright St.
David Meunier

D & L Cleaning
25 Franklin St., Apt. C
Daniel Bond

Haircuts by Jessy at Lisa’s Hair Shop
54 A Northampton St.
Jessy Kaminski

Head Ease
49 Union St.
Nicole McCorkindale

John Brelsford Psychotherapy
123 Union St., Suite 204
John Brelsford

Liberty Tax Service
53 Union St.
Saqib Tasneem

EAST LONGMEADOW

B & L Landscape
219 Kibbe Road
Brian Booth

Embrace Home Loans
48 Center Square
Embrace Home Loans

Frank’s Auto Service
528 North Main St.
Frank Vecchiarelli

The Salon at Bluebird Estates
1 Appleblossom Lane
Mary Rosso

GREENFIELD

All About the Promo
13 Cedar St.
Susan Brulotte

Amy’s Hair Salon
466 Main St.
Amy-Jo Kostanski

LenSocial
298 Deerfield St.
Celinda Scott

Montague Webworks
20 River St.
Montague Webworks Inc.

Spiritual Counseling
221 Main St.
Cheri Evans

HADLEY

Simmons Masonry, LLC
5 Cemetery Road
Greg Simmons

STC
269 Bay Road
Soccer Tournament Centers, LLC

Tiny House, Giant Lif.com
204 River Dr.
Susan Kuc

Verizon Wireless
360 Russell St.
Cellco Partnership

HAMPDEN

West One International Inc.
160 Chapin Road
Brent Bertelli

HOLYOKE

G & M Enterprises
740 High St., Suite 2
Mark Feinbein

Holyoke Kenpo and Fitness
208 Race St.
Lizabeth Rodriguez

Journeys #1470
50 Holyoke St., F-389
Robert Dennis, et al

Rosa de Saron Creation
223 Maple St.
Myriam Diaz, Jorge Diaz

West on Jade Photography
79 George St.
Juliet Cannici

LUDLOW

A E D Moving and Enterprises
41 Bruni Ave.
Angelo DiRosa, Ewa DiRosa

A. Martins & Sons Construction Inc.
679 Moore St.
Antonio Martins

John’s Corner
204 Sewall St.
Tony Esoo

Meadowbrook Shopping Center
7-265 Fuller St.
Elizabeth Salvador

Mill’s Tavern & Grille
14 Worcester St.
Paulo Marques

Renaissance Advisory Services, LLC
733 Chapin St., Suite 202
Werner Maiwald

Sosa Barber Shop
85 East St.
Antonio Sosa

T Fiorentino Roofing
201 Cady St.
Thomas Fiorentino

NORTHAMPTON

Andy’s Spaceworks
142 Riverside Dr.
Ann Dollard

Electric Eye Records
52 Main St.
Andrew Crespo

Grace Notes Doula Services
21 Maple Ave.
Emma Roderick

HealthLens Inc.
378 Pleasant St.
Joyce Miga

Krantz Wellness
92 Main St.
Stefanie Krantz

Laladales
33 Aldrich St.
Margaret Robbins, Thomas Riddell

The Living Art Studio
219 Main St.
Scot Padgett

Northampton School of Dance
141 Damon Road
Jennifer Peterson

PALMER

Palmer Agway
1515 Park St.
Stacey Kelly, Brian Kelly

Trio Salon at Images
1207 South Main St.
Karen Kozlik

SOUTHWICK

Backcountry Tackle
13 Ed Holcomb Road
Nathan Dudek

Housefly Aerials
11 Ham Hill Road
Todd Servis

SPRINGFIELD

Ackilli’s Dance Studio
481 Carew St.
Linda Ackilli

Art for the Soul Gallery
235 State St.
Rosemary Woods

Belmont Human Resources
465 Belmont Ave.
Subash Majhi

Charles Buy N Sell
29 Verge St.
Carlos Pena

Clip & Go Barber Shop
2625 P Main St.
Ronald Lopez

Dupre Finish Carpentry
13 Delano Dr.
Louis Dupre

Everything Window Tint
100 Lucerne Road
Victor Delgado

Garcia Deli Mini Market
142 Dickinson St.
Darlin Dionicio

Hamid Hallums
233 Center St.
Hamid Hallums

Ike’s Maple Street Deli
155 Maple St.
Isaac Alvarez

Infinite Interpretations
117 Bremen St.
Melanie Daly

London Monet Salon & Spa
475 Sumner Ave.
LaTonya Renee

Ludenberg Store Inc.
349 Allen St.
Sawkat Wally

Maple Mart
155 Maple St.
Shamin Qureshe

Milan Menswear
1655 Boston Road
Ahmed Mostafa

Noor Mini Mart
431 White St.
Yaser Abughiad

People’s Dental, P.C.
239 Bridge St.
Craig Saltzman

Real McKoy Trucking LLC
155 Laconia St.
Mark McKoy

Rich Herbert Law
413 Main St.
Rich Herbert

Sherwin-Williams Co.
670 Boston Road
Paul Koch

T W Construction
986 Berkshire Ave.
Timothy Walsh

Thanh Thuy Fashion & Video
407 Dickinson St.
Yen Nguyen

U.N.I.T.Y.
685 State St.
Vyeluv Nembhard

Zyana’s Market
11 Dorset St.
Jorge Perez

WARE

Healthy Paws Lifestyle
40 East Main St.
Robin Bujnis

M & R Concentrates
54 Greenwich Plains Road
Lori Sinclair, Megan Sinclair, Ryan Sinclair

WESTFIELD

Bill’s Repair Service Inc.
530 Pochassic Road
Bill’s Repair Service Inc.

Center City Arts Space
62 School St. East
Jonathan Adams

Easter Touch Bodywork
79 Main St.
Douglas Cotton

Edward Jones
20 Elm St., Suite A
Edward Jones

Kirby Productions
77 Mill St., Suite 112
Alexander Liptak

Safety Restore Inc.
45 Meadow St.
Artem Martynyuk

Yola’s Caring Touch Massage
10 C Union Ave.
Jolanta Abramczyk

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alterations Unlimited
197 Union St.
Trindade Agostinho

Carol at Debron’s Salon
242 Westfield St.
Carol McGurn

Elm’s Cleaners & Expert Alterations
245 Elm St.
Urzula Matysiak

Kaboom Booth
130 Elm St.
Josue Jimenez

On the Border
33 Border Way
OTB Acquisition LLC

Paper Delivery Services
41 Irving St.
Yelisei Rakhubenko

Quality Renovations
74 Elm St.
Leah McCarthy

Restless Auto Repair
11 Lowell St.
Emmanuel Soto

WILBRAHAM

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
5 Lodge Lane
Zbigniew Kielczewski

CSR Lab
4 Briar Cliff Dr.
Phillip Clawson

Daisy Door LLC
2040 Boston Road
Samantha Macero, Daniel Macero

East Coast Design Services, LLC
8 Bruuer Ave.
Matthew Blanchard

KDT Associates
9 Nokomis Road
Kevin Magilc

Papa Gino’s Inc.
1876 Boston Road
Linda Bythrow

Reliable Insurance Agency
2133 Boston Road, Unit 7
Cynthia Lajzer

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Briefcase Departments

Massachusetts Tops U.S. News Ranking of States

BOSTON — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been named the best overall state in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural report. This best-state ranking evaluates all 50 states in various categories, with Massachusetts ranked the top overall state, first in healthcare, second in education, and among the top 10 for economy and crime and corrections. Massachusetts was recognized for having the most accessible healthcare and is ranked third for pre-K through grade-12 education. “Massachusetts is a great place to live, work, and raise a family because of the strength and character of all those who call the Commonwealth home,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Everyone should be proud that Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in healthcare access and public education for all citizens, and our administration will continue to build on these accomplishments to bring more economic success to every corner of Massachusetts.” Massachusetts ranked well above the national average as number one in enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans, higher-education educational attainment, and college readiness, and number two in patents granted and populations with fast download speed.

Connecticut River Watershed Council Applauds Clean-water Legislation

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker recently introduced legislation that — if signed into law along with his budget proposal to begin increasing staffing at the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) — will start a several-year process of rebuilding and significantly changing the state’s clean-water program. The immediate focus of the announced legislation is to begin the process of delegating Clean Water Act permitting, enforcement, and compliance authority to the state. Massachusetts is currently one of three states in the country that does not have this authority. “The Connecticut River Watershed Council supports creating a top-notch water-quality program that administers the federal Clean Water Act at the Mass. DEP. The governor’s budget proposal combined with this legislation is a first step to begin creating such a program,” said CRWC Executive Director Andrew Fisk. “We stand ready to work with the administration and the Legislature to enact additional legislation that will create a program based on strong and achievable standards, timely and fair permitting, robust enforcement, and widely available technical assistance.” The Connecticut River Watershed Council works to protect the watershed from source to sea by collaborating, educating, organizing, restoring, and intervening to preserve its health for generations to come.

Survey: Most Businesses That Chose Massachusetts Would Do So Again

WATERTOWN — A large majority of companies that chose Massachusetts as a place to expand their business would do it again, primarily based on its innovative economy, industry clusters, and skilled workforce, according to “Choosing Massachusetts for Business: Key Factors in Location Decision Making,” an 18-month study commissioned by MassEcon, a non-partisan economic-development organization, and conducted by the UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research group. A statewide survey of businesses that had expanded within Massachusetts found that more than three out of four (77%) would choose to locate or expand here again, if faced with the same decision, and 64% rated the state as a “good” or “very good” place to do business. Nearly all of the surveyed companies (96%) cited the state’s high-quality workforce as a key factor in choosing Massachusetts. According to survey respondents, the top three strengths of doing business in Massachusetts were workforce, superior industry clusters, and the community environment. “This report is a valuable tool for us to use to measure our successes in creating a business environment that supports employer growth and uncover opportunities to strengthen collaboration across the state to help our cities and towns increase jobs and investment,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash. “I look forward to the solutions that we can implement with our partners across business, nonprofit and government sectors to improve the business environment for the benefit of all Massachusetts residents.” The comprehensive study was drawn from a multi-faceted survey and in-depth interviews of nearly 90 companies that had expanded or relocated within Massachusetts over the past 10 years. “We are heartened by the validation of Massachusetts as an outstanding location for business expansion,” said Susan Houston, executive director of MassEcon, “but equally important, this study tells us that we can’t be complacent. For Massachusetts to maintain — and grow — its leadership position, we must continue to nurture our key assets and address the challenges that could undermine our economic competitiveness.”

Pioneer Valley Home Sales Down Slightly in January

SPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley reported that single-family home sales in January were down 0.6% in the region compared to the same time last year. The median price was up 5.9% to $195,000. In Franklin County, sales were up 2.9%, while the median price rose 8.2%. In Hampden County, sales were down 11.4%, while the median price was up 0.6%. And in Hampshire County, home sales rose by 41.3%, while the median price fell by 1.9%.

Commonwealth Adds 13,000 Jobs in January

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in January from the revised December rate of 3.1%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Thursday. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate Massachusetts added 13,000 jobs in January. Over-the-month job gains occurred in trade, transportation, and utilities; financial activities; construction; leisure and hospitality; education and health services; information; and government. From January 2016 to January 2017, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 65,100 jobs. The January state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 4.8% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Massachusetts continues to experience low levels of unemployment with the largest year-over-year percentage gains in jobs in the construction, education, and health services sectors. We remain focused on fostering an employment environment where businesses can grow and create jobs while having access to workers with the skills and training needed to fill them,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II said. The labor force increased by 1,600 from 3,561,700 in December, as 9,800 more residents were employed and 8,200 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 1.1% from 4.3% in January 2016. There were 40,400 fewer unemployed people over the year compared to January 2016. The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — increased to 64.9% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has decreased 0.1% compared to January 2016. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in construction; education and health services; financial activities; professional, scientific, and business services; and leisure and hospitality.

State Expands Residential Substance-use Treatment Programs for Women

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced it is awarding contracts to programs in Pittsfield, Lowell, and Salisbury to support and expand residential substance-use-disorder treatment for women in Massachusetts. The contracts will fund 60 long-term, residential treatment slots that, when operational, will provide services to approximately 240 women each year. “The opioid and heroin epidemic has tragically impacted too many people and communities in our Commonwealth, and we are committed to helping those struggling with addiction,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Support for these residential treatment slots underscores not only our comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic, but also adds to the investment we’ve already made to strengthen our treatment and recovery infrastructure.” Since coming into office in 2015, the Baker-Polito administration has increased spending on addiction services by 50%, from $120 million to $180 million, and has added more than 500 substance-use treatment beds to the system. “As the Commonwealth continues to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic from all angles, our administration is pleased to announce these contracts for communities in need,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “We will keep investing in this public-health crisis and partnering with communities in every corner of the state to offer resources and treatment for those struggling with this horrific epidemic.” The $1.75 million in annual funding awarded to the three programs was based on a competitive procurement and will support expansion of one existing and two new programs. The funded programs are:

• The Brien Center/Seymour House, Pittsfield: funding to create a new, 17-bed program serving the needs of pregnant or post-partum women.

• Megan’s House, Lowell: funding to support 28 beds in its existing program serving the needs of young women, ages 18-25. This new funding will ensure greater access to treatment for women without health insurance.

• John Ashford Link House/Seacoast Recovery Home for Women, Salisbury: funding to create a new 15-bed program with a focus on serving the needs of women on the North Shore, some of whom are criminal-justice-involved.

Residential treatment programs provide a highly structured and supportive environment to assist each resident’s recovery from substance-use disorders. Programs include individual and group counseling, comprehensive case management, and assistance with skills necessary to maintain a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle. Work on each of the funded programs will begin immediately and are expected to be fully operational by the end of June.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Departments People on the Move

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) announced the following:

• Kara Graves, CPA has been promoted from audit and accounting senior associate to Manager. Graves, who has been with MBK since 2011, has spent the past six years developing a diversified technical skill set with a focus in the company’s commercial audit niche. She has also had the opportunity to develop a leadership skill set, serving as the in-charge accountant on a variety of large-scale projects. During that time, she has demonstrated her ability to lead teams through challenging projects, all while delivering a quality client service experience. Before coming to MBK, Graves worked as an associate at a regional public accounting firm in Westwood. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University and a master’s degree from Western New England University;

• Joe Vreedenburgh has been promoted from from audit and accounting associate to Senior Associate. Vreedenburgh, who was promoted to senior associate in the audit and accounting niche, has been with MBK since 2014. His promotion is the result of his continued commitment to technical development, excellent client service, and team-oriented approach. As a senior associate, he will be leveraging his 10 years of accounting experience to help lead teams in conducting the audit process. He specializes in commercial audits and accounting, employee-benefit plans, not-for-profit entities, and individual and business taxation. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington and holds an master’s degree from UMass Amherst. He is a member of the AICPA and MSCPA and treasurer of the Hitchcock Center for the Environment; and

• The company welcomed Nathan Nicholson to the firm as a Tax Senior Associate. Nicholson comes to MBK from the Ayco Company, L.P., a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs in Latham, N.Y., where he worked as a tax associate, handling individual, trust, and gift-tax returns for high-net-worth individuals. He has a range of experience working with governmental, nonprofit, and for-profit entities, including banking, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and small family-owned businesses. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Siena College. He has mentored high-school business classes on the basics of tax preparation and financial planning.

“Kara and Joe have worked hard to develop themselves technically and as leaders within our organization,” said partner Howard Cheney, CPA. “Our succession plan demands that our next generation be not only technically competent, but ready to deliver premier service and value our clients have come to expect. We are confident in Kara and Joe’s ability to provide that exceptional experience, and Nathan’s addition to our team only serves to strengthen our next generation.”

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Bert Gardner

Caolo & Bieniek Associates Inc., a full-service architecture, planning, and interior-design firm located in Chicopee, announced that Bert Gardner has become a principal. A graduate of Roger Williams University, Gardner is a registered architect in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Since joining Caolo & Bieniek Associates in 1999, Gardner has served in key roles on numerous project teams with increasing levels of responsibility. Most recently, he has been the project architect for projects at Westfield State University, UMass, and the Dupont Middle School in Chicopee (former Chicopee High School), and is currently overseeing the Maple Street Elementary School project in Easthampton. He has been an active board member for the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, serving as president in 2013 and 2014. Caolo & Bieniek Associates has been providing architectural services since 1955. Its design process integrates a creative approach to problem solving with a sustained commitment to client needs. The firm’s scope of services includes renovations, adaptive reuse, new construction, facilities assessment, feasibility studies, master planning, interior design, historic preservation, and sustainable and ‘green’ design expertise.

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Elizabeth Daley

Elizabeth Daley, a 20-year veteran in the public and private accounting sector and a 10-year employee of Webber and Grinnell Insurance, has been named Finance Manager at the agency. Daley is also concurrently pursuing her SHRM-CP certification in human resources from Westfield State University School of Graduate Studies. She will oversee accounting, finance, and human resources. “Elizabeth has been a great asset to our organization for many years, and it’s nice to fill this position from within the agency,” said company President Bill Grinnell. “The fact that Elizabeth has chosen to earn her Society for Human Resource Management certification is a professional distinction that sets her apart and further elevates both her own and the agency’s credentials.”

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Blair Robidoux

Elise Kowal

Melissa Mann

Country Bank announced that Blair Robidoux has been appointed Branch Manager of the West Street Office. It also welcomed two new branch managers to its Retail Banking division — Elise Kowal and Melissa Mann. Robidoux has been with the bank for 12 years and began her career as a teller before working her way up to branch manager. Robidoux’s strong operational and management skills, along with her desire to help people, provides leadership at one of the bank’s busiest offices. Kowal is located at the West Brookfield office and has been in banking for more than eight years. She began her career at Country Bank as a teller and worked her way to a teller supervisor position before moving to the bank’s Corporate Risk Department. She will graduate this summer from Western New England University, where she is studying for her bachelor’s degree in business administration. “I love working with people, educating others, and providing encouragement and guidance in reaching their professional and financial goals,” she said. Mann will work in the Belchertown office. She has been in the banking industry for 14 years in various positions in Western Mass. and Central Conn., most recently at PeoplesBank in Sixteen Acres. She is a graduate of Belchertown High School. Relocations, family needs, and professional development have brought her back to Belchertown. “As a branch manager, I’m most proud of the personal connections that my team builds with our customers,” she said. “We want our customers to know just how much we appreciate them.”

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Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings, CEO and founder of American Benefits Group (ABG), has been nominated for the 2017 EBN Innovator Award by Employee Benefit News, a leading national benefits-industry publication serving 106,800 senior-level benefits decision makers across all platforms. This audience includes human-resources executives and benefits directors, whose sphere of responsibility and influence spans health and retirement plans, voluntary benefits, legal and regulatory compliance, employee training and development, benefits procurement, technology, strategic direction, and finance. Cummings founded ABG in 1987 and was an early adopter and innovator of flexible spending accounts in the late 1980s. The company added COBRA administration services and commuter benefit accounts in the 1990s, and health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements when they came into being in the early 2000s. For decades, ABG focused exclusively on working with Western Mass. employers, providing full benefits strategy, funding, communications, and administrative solutions. The company began to focus on a national expansion of its specialty employee-benefits administrative services beginning in 2007. Today, ABG serves a diverse base of more than 1000 employer clients nationwide from its home offices near downtown Northampton. ABG’s employer clients range from small and mid-size businesses to high-profile Fortune 1000 employers and global organizations, covering all of the continental U.S. Recognition on the national stage is not new for ABG. In 2014, the Institute for Health Care Consumerism presented the company with a Superstar Innovator Award, and in 2015 ABG was recognized by its platform provider, consumer account technology giant Alegeus Technologies, as its national Customer Service Champion. ABG also serves as the preferred platform partner for consumer-account-based plans and COBRA administration services for NFP, one of the largest global insurance and corporate benefits brokers and consultants. Cummings has been on the leading edge of technology innovation since before the Internet, as ABG was one of the first benefits administrators in the nation to adopt debit-card payment technologies. The ABG debit card allows consumers to pay expenses from their consumer pre-tax accounts directly at the point of service, and auto-substantiates the majority of their transactions. ABG was one of the first adopters of web-based participant portals and mobile applications that offer instant account access and management anytime, anywhere. In 2010, ABG was again at the forefront of the market with its introduction of a live participant-feedback review portal, where participants could rate their experience and post live reviews that are shared online. Basically a private Yelp review and rating portal for its own clients, the company has leveraged this to garner thousands of five-star feedback reviews. Working with the top global benefits consulting and brokerage organizations like Mercer, Lockton, HUB, Gallagher, and NFP, as well as leading independent benefits consulting and brokerage firms from across the country, ABG has been able to achieve consistent growth. In 2016, the company grew revenue by a record 35%, and it has achieved compound annual growth since 2010 of more than 20% per year.

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Springfield College Assistant Professor of Physical Education Tan Leng Goh recently received the 2017 Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award presented by the National Assoc. for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE). The award was presented at the annual NAKHE Conference in Orlando, Fla. “Tan Leng Goh’s recent award from NAKHE is a true testament to her commitment to her scholarly work,” said Springfield College School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dean Tracey Matthews. “I look forward to her continued scholarly successes at Springfield College.” During the 2017 NAKHE’s annual conference, Goh presented her paper titled, “Children’s Physical Activity and On-task Behavior Following Active Academic Lessons.” Goh’s presentation focused on the amount of hours a day children remain sitting when receiving academic instruction. Goh’s presentation hypothesizes that sitting for an extended amount of time is detrimental to children’s physical health, and may cause off-task behavior in the classroom. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of active academic lessons on children’s physical activity and on-task behavior. The NAKHE organization provides a forum for interdisciplinary ideas, concepts, and issues related to the role of kinesiology subdisciplines in higher education with respect for social, cultural, and personal perspectives. Kinesiology is an academic discipline that involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It includes, but is not limited to, such areas of study as exercise science, sports management, athletic training and sports medicine, socio-cultural analyses of sports, sport and exercise psychology, fitness leadership, physical-education teacher education, and pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and other health-related fields.

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Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc., the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, announced the appointment of Thomas Barney to its board of trustees. Barney, a certified financial planner, is a senior vice president and wealth advisor with Berkshire Bank Wealth Management in Lenox. Barney has spent more than 19 years with Berkshire Bank, rejoining the wealth group out of retirement to work on all aspects of client relationships, including financial planning and strategy implementation. He previously served as an officer of the foundation. “While Berkshire Bank has grown as a successful company, serving the community has always been at the forefront,” he said. “The Berkshire Bank Foundation was established to demonstrate the bank’s dedication to its communities and neighbors. I am honored to join their board and support the foundation’s work.” The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen and improve quality of life in communities where Berkshire Bank or its affiliates have offices. The foundation supports programs that enhance opportunities for children and adults, specifically in the areas of community and economic development, education, and meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals. The foundation also administers the bank’s comprehensive volunteer program, called the X-Team, in addition to a scholarship program for high-school seniors. Barney has more than 40 years of experience working on investments, trusts, and planning, including tenures at Michigan Avenue Financial Group of Chicago, Bank of Boston’s Private Bank, Fleet Investment Services, and the First National Bank of Geneva. He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, recently serving as its treasurer, vice president, and president. He is a graduate of Monmouth College, Loyola University of Chicago, the National Trust School, and the Trust Management School at Northwestern University. “We are so pleased to welcome Tom to the foundation’s board as he shares our vision to support the many community needs throughout our growing footprint,” said Lori Gazzillo, director of Berkshire Bank Foundation. “Tom’s close community ties and breadth and depth of knowledge will serve as a valuable asset to our talented board.”

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Court Dockets Departments

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Michael Tuitt v. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Allegation: PVTA bus collided with plaintiff causing injury: $6,281.30
Filed: 2/16/17

Philip Rowe v. LeClerc Holdings, LLC and Charles Dauderis
Allegation: Assault and battery causing injury: 5,000+
Filed: 2/15/17

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Yonad Sierra as parent and next friend of Jeinaly Yanis Sierra v. Family Dollar Stores of Massachusetts Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff struck in face by falling merchandise causing injury: $2,528.52
Filed: 2/10/17

Shainali Figueroa v. Jill Ann Hockenberry and Metro Jeep
Allegation: As pedestrian, plaintiff struck by motor vehicle owned by Metro Jeep, causing injury: $8,902.27
Filed: 2/13/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Wendy Lesage v. Town of Palmer
Allegation: Wage and hour claim: $25,000+
Filed: 2/22/17

Mark Lappen v. Northeast Wholesale Lumber Inc. and Michael D. Parker
Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $25,000
Filed: 2/17/17

Laura Russo, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Fernando Russo v. Richard J. Fraziero, DMD, MD
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $50,000
Filed: 2/15/17

Evander Machuca v. 272 Worthington St. Inc. d/b/a Glo Ultra Lounge, Juan Marrero, John Doe, and Jane Doe
Allegation: Negligence in serving alcohol to intoxicated patrons and failing to control them when they became aggressive and violent, causing injury to plaintiff: $26,000
Filed: 2/14/17

Steven Ramsey v. 851 East Columbus Ave., LLC, Allstate Installations LLC, and A.I. Construction and Development, LLC
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $240,000
Filed: 2/16/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Gretchen Hendricks v. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC and United Natural Foods Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing injury, plaintiff ate foreign substance in package of pumpkin seeds necessitating dental repair: $18,670
Filed: 2/15/17

Ecograze Services Inc. d/b/a Kegcraft v. High Horse LLC and Jason DiCaprio
Allegation: Monies owed for rental of kegs for bar and brewpub: $8,218.13
Filed: 2/15/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Elaine Hogan v. D.P.Z. Inc.
Allegation: Negligence resulting in slip and fall causing injury: $122,283.20
Filed: 2/10/17

Eduardo Santos as parent and next friend of Matthew Santos v. Robert A. Spence, MD
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $10,000+
Filed: 2/13/17

Christy Winslow v. Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Albert Hung, RN Amanda Ruano, RN Kim Williams
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $35,000
Filed: 2/14/17

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Marybeth Hodgins v. CVS Caremark Corp.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $1,018
Filed: 1/26/17

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

East PBE Inc. v. GML Construction Inc. and Victor O’Brien Jr.
Allegation: Monies owed for construction equipment repairs: $7,775.82
Filed: 2/8/17

Moriarty & Primack Reflects on a Quarter-century of Growth

By BusinessWest Staff March 21, 2017

Banking and Financial Services Sections

Taking Account

Principals Patrick Leary (left) and Doug Theobald

The field of accounting is broad, diverse, and constantly changing, so the leaders of Moriarty & Primack are rightfully proud that their firm has weathered those changes with near-constant growth and little turnover. They credit a culture of connection, where open communication is valued in the office and client relationships dig deeper than mere numbers on a ledger. As it approaches its second quarter-century, those are values the company intends to preserve.

After a quarter-century in business, it’s natural for an accounting firm to re-evaluate its place in the financial-services industry — particularly for a firm with the consistent growth record of Moriarty & Primack.

“We’re probably at the cusp where we’re not a small firm anymore, but not a large firm, either — maybe a medium-sized firm,” said Patrick Leary, CPA, Assurance Services partner with the firm, which now totals almost 40 employees. “So, what does that mean to our clients and how we market ourselves in the community?”

When he and other leaders of the Springfield-based firm sat down with BusinessWest recently, they talked about how the company’s evolution had sparked conversations, now ongoing, about its messaging and growth strategy going forward. What kept coming up was a wave of young talent.

“You can certainly say we’re younger than we were 10 years ago,” Leary said. “That certainly changes the firm’s culture — younger people with lots of energy, people who are building their careers, striving to move forward.”

They also bring their own, varied perspectives, said Douglas Theobald, Tax Services partner and the firm’s president, noting that they were recruited from both Western Mass. colleges and well outside the region, and hail from both accounting programs and other professions, bringing a richness of life experience to their jobs.

This group — which definitely doesn’t represent the old vanguard of “green-eyeshade accountants,” Leary noted — also bring key experience in modern modes of communication and connection.

“The world is changing so quickly, with social media and technology and such,” said Margie Smith, human resources director, “and they are really savvy in all those areas in a way that some of us older folks may not be.”

We’re probably at the cusp where we’re not a small firm anymore, but not a large firm, either — maybe a medium-sized firm.”

Conversely, noted Lisa Behan, CPA and director, the company’s leaders can model the close client relationships that have been a hallmark of Moriarty & Primack’s 24 years in business. “The only way to teach them that is to show them.”

To that end, Leary said, the firm’s leaders make an effort to draw younger employees into many of their client discussions, if only to help them gain experience in myriad areas. “That builds our bench; someday our clients will be going to them with these questions, and the more situations we throw our staff into, the better they’re going to be in their career.”

Smith said the younger employees appreciate that culture. “It helps them develop more quickly than they might otherwise. We also have an open-door policy here. Everyone is approachable, and they know they can come to anyone, anytime, with any questions. There’s a lot of collaboration here, and everyone is on a first-name basis. It’s not ‘Mr. Theobald’ or ‘Mr. Leary’; it’s Doug and Patrick. That open-door policy helps everyone work together and makes them feel like they can ask questions, that questions aren’t stupid.”

For this issue’s focus on financial services, Moriarty & Primack’s leaders spoke with BusinessWest about how asking the right questions, and answering them with a culture that prioritizes relationship building, has fostered continual growth since 1993, and likely more moving forward.

Making a Name

Richard Moriarty and Jay Primack were long-time employees of Coopers & Lybrand when they decided to put their own names over the door, using their experience and effective recruiting of talented CPAs to make their firm one of the standouts in the local accounting community. They started in a 1,000-square-foot office in One Financial Plaza, then expanded that footprint before moving one block down Main Street to Monarch Place in 2001.

Now in its second generation of leadership, said Theobald, the firm has come to focus on four key areas: Auditing services to business clients, nonprofits, and other business entities; tax-consultation and compliance services to business clients, individuals, and other segments; business-valuation work; and employee benefit plans.

From left, Doug Theobald, Margie Smith, Lisa Behan, and Patrick Leary say the company benefits from a culture of open communication.

“Those are our core service lines,” Leary added. “It’s a fairly traditional core set of services for a CPA firm of our size.”

Theobald said the firm is well-versed in virtually every industry, but its accountants aren’t afraid to consult with someone else in the company who might have broader experience in a certain field.

“We do collaborate internally amongst ourselves. Patrick may have more experience in the construction field than I have, and if I have a construction client, I can come to him with a question. And vice versa — he might come to me with a tax issue. That’s been very successful for us; we work with individual clients with a team approach, and try to use the best knowledge we can internally.”

That’s an important part of the culture, Leary added. “We tell our people that nobody here knows everything. To me, being a good CPA means asking a lot of questions. We’re not going to go to a client and just pretend we know all the answers.”

That emphasis on candor and communication appeals to Behan, who joined the firm last year from Owens & Co. in Connecticut. “I’ve seen the whole profession change over the past 10 to 20 years around relationships as opposed to technical expertise,” she said. “What’s really important to clients now is the trust, the connections, the relationships, the experience … a lot of intangibles around our relationships with clients. Twenty years ago, what we did was more of a commodity, and less personal.”

Theobald agreed. “The only way you can be successful in this business is by driving deep in relationships with your clients. They look to you as a confidant. We clearly bring technical expertise, or you wouldn’t be working with us, but it’s also a relationship built on trust. We wouldn’t have approached Lisa to join this business if she didn’t have both those skill sets.”

Smart Growth

Behan’s arrival was one example of organic growth, Theobald said, as she brought her own client base into the firm. Other growth over the years has been driven by acquisition, referrals, and a broadening of services.

“We realize we’ve got to continue to grow, and we give our staff as much opportunity as possible to grow,” he told BusinessWest, and that means drawing in new clients from near and far. “We are committed to Springfield, and we value the Pioneer Valley; we work here and reinvest in this community. But we’re also very active outside Western Mass. — in the Boston marketplace, in the Hartford marketplace. We realize that, if we want to grow the firm, we have to expand our footprint, and we’ve done this very successfully.”

To move forward, though — beyond that ‘medium-sized firm’ status — Moriarty & Primack is now examining its growth goals and formulating new marketing strategies, which is in some ways untilled ground.

A wave of new employees over the past decade, many of them young professionals, has given Moriarty & Primack an injection of energy and ideas.

“I think our success has been built off hard work and past successes with clients,” Theobald said. “We do very little in marketing, but get a lot of referrals — but we only get those referrals if clients have seen us do a good job, and are confident in our ability to work together, to bring high-end service with good ideas and good execution.”

Smith noted that the firm has also committed to boosting employee training and updating its technology and infrastructure to better serve clients, which is critical in an age when so much business is handled by electronic means.

“A lot of times growth is a byproduct of where the industry as a whole is going, and so much these days is done electronically,” Theobald said. “We can serve clients totally through electronic means. We might meet with a client twice a year but still do a lot of work with them throughout the year.”

Behan agreed. “Relationships can really be built and maintained electronically. We have clients on the West Coast … so much of it is phone and e-mail. If you stay on it and maintain these relationships, you don’t always have to be face to face with people anymore.”

Busy clients tend to appreciate doing business through those channels, because carving out an afternoon meeting can be a real commitment on their end, Leary added. “We get it. We know how clients work — they may wake up at 5:30, check their e-mail, and get a lot of work done during that quiet time.”

The challenge, Theobald said, is to be accessible at all hours, but respectful of the work-life balance that’s such a key factor in retaining talent in the Western Mass. marketplace “Young professionals don’t want to work 8 to 7 every day; they want that work-life balance, and that forces us as managers to run a business that can effectively serve clients but also be a good fit for the staff.”

Getting Involved

So far, it’s working, Theobald added. “We’re only as successful as our staff, and we have a low turnover rate, which translates into continuity of service and not having to retrain the staff every so often. Turnover is very disruptive to a firm, and that is maybe the best judge of what we are doing right as a firm.”

Moriarty & Primack keeps employees engaged in ways that go beyond their job description, he added — for example, though a social-action committee through which employees decide where to target the firm’s charitable resources, whether through dollars or events. “They like that; it’s empowerment. They’re contributing more than just in an accounting sense.”

The company also manages a mentorship program for younger staff, who have the opportunity to give and get feedback, Smith said. “They can help grow their own careers by talking to someone more experienced, and have someone watching out for them a little bit.”

These sorts of endeavors have myriad positive effects, Leary said, notably building employees’ knowledge — about their field and what’s happening in the community — which they can bring to bear in the future as they move throughout their careers.

As Moriarty & Primack looks to its second quarter-century, he went on, its leaders are drawing on history and experience to craft a vision of what they want to look like down the road.

“We’re a much larger firm than we were 10 years ago, and we’re a more diverse firm,” he told BusinessWest. “So we’re going through a strategic thought process: how do we get from here to there, how do we continue to distinguish ourselves from our competitors? The goal is to create a good strategy and execute it.”

It’s a vision that appeals to Behan. “I admire that Doug and Patrick are looking years down the road instead of looking back. They’re open-minded to how the firm might look in 10 years.”

It will certainly look much different — and has for a long time — from that small office Richard Moriarty and Jay Primack launched 24 years ago, Theobald said. “But we owe a lot to them for what they started.”

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