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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of February 2025.

AMHERST

Adventure Trips
6 Cranberry Lane
Alberto Ortiz

Alléchant Macarons
121 North Pleasant St.
Taylor Lapatofsky

Compassion Speech-Language Pathology
44D Southpoint Dr.
Melanie Bitely

Facetrace
21 Hallock St., Apt. 17
Kevin Gomez

F.L. Roberts
399 Northampton St.
Tony El-Nemr

Fresh Side
39 South Pleasant St.
Xiaojia Huang

J Cori Chandler, LMHC
48 North Pleasant St., Suite 201
Jennifer Chandler

Little Light Farm
132 Pelham Road
Emily Smela

Spend Time with Caren
409 Main St., Unit 115
Caren Figliolini

Wheelhouse Farm LLC
383 Main St.
William VanHeuvelen, Jake Mazar

EASTHAMPTON

Bethlehem House Inc.
33 Knipfer Ave.
Pamela Hibbard

Evergreen Hair Co.
122 Pleasant St., Suite 130
Michelle Denis

Finality Undivided LLC
40 Maine Ave.
Filene Bedrick

Kim O’Leary Photography
28 Holly Circle
Kim O’Leary

GREAT BARRINGTON

Berkshire Baby
8 Stockbridge Road
Andrea Lysy

Berkshire Corporate Retreats
7 Meadow Lane
Sabrina Jaffe

 

Chelsea & Co. Antiques and Decorative Arts
434B Stockbridge Road
Katherine Hold

Christina Lane Photography
12 Barrington Place
Christina Lane

Community Busk Inc.
6 Knob Hill Road
Eugene Carr

Divining Beauty
7 Forest Row
Mary Campbell

Dunkin’ Donuts
494 Main St.
David Cafua

Gallery SGD
198 Main St., Unit 1
Stephen Donaldson

The Glass Shop
968 Main St.
Brendan Toole

Great Barrington Dispensary
454 Main St.
Krishna Ganghi

Home Love
7 Railroad St.
Emily Irwin

Honey Sharp Garden Design
296 Division St.
Honey Sharp Lippman

Karen Allen Fiber Arts
8 Railroad St.
Karen Allen

KMF Books
19 Lewis Ave.
Kathleen Favaloro

Mattress Firm Inc. #181006
336 Stockbridge Road
Mattress Firm Inc.

Moho Designs
13 Lake Ave.
Molly Howitt de St. Andre

North Plain Farm LLC
343 North Plain Road
Sean Stanton

One Sacred Space
8 Stanley Dr.
Sherri Waggoner

Roger Trucking
11 Roger Road
Roger Brownson

Stanton Home
205 North Plain Road
Peter Stanton

Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
320 Maple Ave.
Thomas Doyle II

Universal Supply Group
20 Maple Ave.
Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc.

Vitaly Chiropractic
204 East St.
Kristine Olsen

HOLYOKE

Bermudez Tax Services
619 South Summer St.
Maria Bermudez

Complex Painting Services
24 Labrie Lane
Paul Whelihan

De la Luz
92 Race St.
Lighthouse Personalized Education for Teens

Fairfield Inn & Suites
229 Whiting Farms Road
66 Holyoke LLC

Hawk Renovations
12 Lorraine St.
Linee Perroncel

J & Sons Holdings
15 Longwood Ave.
Jason Gerace

Tina Studio
171 High St.
Cristina Caez

T-Mobile Northeast LLC
50 Holyoke St., Unit D263
T-Mobile USA Inc.

Valley Mart
4 North Bridge St.
Andrea Stanley, Christian Stanley

PITTSFIELD

All Berkshire Insulation
100 Richard Dr.
Jason Arseneau

Angel Black Hypnotherapy
222 South St.
Angelica Black

Audi Pittsfield
600 Merrill Road
Sean and Michael Berkshires AV LLC

Berkshire BMW
600 Merrill Road
Sean and Michael Berkshires AV LLC

Berkshire VNA
165 Tor Court
Berkshire Medical Center Inc.

C:\\Studios
82 Wendell Ave.
Richard Shepardson

CCLI
82 Wendell Ave.
CC Legacy Investments

Creative Minds Bookkeeping Services LLC
72 Reuter Ave.
Wendy Calkins

DLGNT HND
82 Wendell Ave.
Kyrylo Necheporenko

Domino’s Pizza
321 Elm St.
Pittsfield Pie Inc.

Domino’s Pizza
1229 North St.
North Pittsfield Pie Inc.

Eastern Body Works and Reflexology
765 Tyler St.
Su Yan

Embodied Strengths
99 Wendell Ave.
Christopher Temkin

Figgy Tree Engraving
28 Highland Ave.
Ian Tyrell

Flynn’s Pharmacy & Home Medical
173 Elm St.
T&C Flynn’s Pharmacy Inc.

FSI Logistics Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
FSI Logistics Inc.

Home Staging Associates
75 Appleton Ave.
Ingred Lewis, Guy Lewis

I’m Meraki
135 Chapel St.
Claudia Ocampo Villamil

Inquisivis Research
82 Wendell Ave.
Parker Visual LLC

IZTAC
156 North St.
Columna LLC

JJ Lock
758 Tyler St.
Todd Most

Kay Creative Solutions
61 Hull Ave.
Kaustub Prajapati

Little Flower Wellness
71 Maplewood Ave.
Victoria Fiorini

Lulu’s Tony Grocery
137 North St.
Somalupe LLC

Manifest Medical MA PLLC
5 Meadow Ridge Dr.
Manifest Medical MA PLLC

Meyers Exterior Services & Junk Removal
161 Newell St.
Jacob Meyers

nailsxamandaa
337 Elm St.
Amanda Lamberti

OpenField Organizing
82 Wendell Ave.
OpenField Co

PHS Latin Club
300 East St.
PHS Latin Club

Q Mortgage
82 Wendell Ave.
Quintessential Mortgage Group LLC

R&T Roofing
30 Putman Ave.
Robert Turner

Roach
850 Tamarack Road
Hayden Burke

Salvo Creative
288 Tyler St.
Salvo Creative LLC

Sanctuary
5 Cheshire Road
Laura Harbin-Waters

SCJ Commercial Financial Services
82 Wendell Ave.
Red Target LLC

Tyler St Arcade
214 Tyler St.
Robert Williams

Volkswagen Pittsfield
600 Merrill Road
Sean and Michael Berkshires AV LLC

WGI Consulting Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
WGI Inc.

SOUTHWICK

Andrew’s Sports Cards
8 Harvest Lane
Andrew Morris

Best Auto Service
582 College Highway
Lynn Grant, Russell Grant

Calabrese Farms
249 Feeding Hills Road
Thomas Calabrese

Consolini Plumbing & Heating
41 Reservoir Road
Mark Consolini

Jeffrey M. Hathaway
61 Granville Road
Jeffrey Hathaway

John LaBelle Plumbing & Heating
17 Kimberly Dr.
John LaBelle

Lakeview Tavern
141 Congamond Road
Demyam Volkov

Melloni Construction
822 College Highway
Jeremy Melloni

Responsible and Compliant Southwick
681 College Highway
Mark Dupuis

Serenity Anesthesia Services Inc.
6 Pearl Brook Road
Julia Millay

Uplifting Art
627 College Highway
Tracey Miller

William Gore Wood Crafts
27 South Longyard Road
William Gore

Zuber Landscaping
642 College Highway
Jonathan Zuber

WESTFIELD

Andrii Sereda
27 Montgomery St.
Andrii Sereda

Becky’s Beauty Salon
345 Birch Bluff Dr.
Becky Bannish

Blue Chip Branding & Design
20 Rachael Ter.
Nicholas Bacopoulos

CJR Home Improvement
15 Cranston St.
Christopher Roit

Danny Captures Photography
19 Oakdale St.
Danny Nesen

DJ’s Productions
83 Court St.
Douglas Sweeney

HTM Energy
135 Eastwood Dr.
Howard McClure

J.A.N. Woodworks & Renovations
61 Bowdoin St.
Joseph Muto

Jeff Lynch Music
12 Oak Ave.
Jeffrey Lynch

Kamyk Engraving
9 Grandview Dr.
Steven Kamyk

Lacross Exteriors
24 Cranston St.
Kathleen Lacross

Newnova Media Group
665 Montgomery Road
Alexander Barouxis-Kroll

Profound Home Improvement LLC
183 Main St.
Ilya Katykhin

Susan’s Dog Services
50 Fairfield Ave.
Susan Childers

Trademark Construction
125 Feeding Hills Road
Travis McIntire

True Craft Construction
34 Dickinson Place
David Lepak

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Arillotta, Dominic L.
a/k/a Arillotta, Nick L.
63 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/31/2025

Arooth, Jill M.
95 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/13/2025

Barrett, Andrew C.
58 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/04/2025

Bedore, Amy L.
37 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/13/2025

Breault, Kenneth J.
36 Bluebird Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/03/2025

Chipman, Matthew Robert
34A Wildwood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/03/2025

Chloe’s Petals
Radle, Clement J.
Radle, Judith M.
288 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/12/2025

Ciprian, Arsenia Suero
32 Ruskin St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/07/2025

Coolong, Allan M.
a/k/a Coolong, Mark
155 South Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/05/2025

Diaz, Enid S.
45 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/11/2025

Figueiredo, Celso T.
Figueiredo, Soledade L.
50 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/11/2025

Figuero, Ivonne Hernandez
Caez, Ivonne, M.
215 Fort Pleasant Ave., Apt. E9
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2025

Frodema, Mark D.
42 Rita St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/04/2025

Gonzalez, Roberto Ricardo
88 Waldo St., Apt. 1-A
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/13/2025

Kadlewicz, Kelly M.
618 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/11/2025

Kai, Andari
a/k/a Kochaniec, Anna
a/k/a Gardner, Anna
866 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/12/2025

Kelley, Donna
82 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/11/2025

Miner, JoEllen
P.O. Box 481
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/10/2025

Montague, Susan
33 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01072
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/12/2025

Mulero, William Cotto
70 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2025

Mulford, Ward T.
281 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2025

Nuno’s Trucking, LLC
Machado, Nuno
15 Bellevue Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/03/2025

O’Neill, David C.
O’Neill, Maria L.
15 Overhill Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/31/2025

Patterson, Emma F.
51 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/06/2025

Pineda, Yasser Emilio
140 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/08/2025

Porter, Joseph A.
7 Sibley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/04/2025

Pouliot, Anna P.
204 South St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/05/2025

Ray, Marlaina
269 Stoney Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/07/2025

Rosemond, Joel D.
36 Stratford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/14/2025

Sena, Rebecca J.
a/k/a Racine, Rebecca J.
345 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/05/2025

Wright, Gary L.
Wright, Gary Lee Adolphe
6 Kimberly Circle
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/31/2025

Real Estate Transactions

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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

229 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brianna Dupree
Seller: Stuart Harris
Date: 02/04/25

BERNARDSTON

12 Harwood Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Kellyanne L. Adams
Seller: Carrie E. Graham-Ellis
Date: 02/07/25

Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Town Of Bernardston
Seller: Christopher Raymond
Date: 02/06/25

167 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Town Of Bernardston
Seller: Christopher Raymond
Date: 02/06/25

ERVING

5 Goodell Place
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Accurate Property Investments LLC
Seller: Niedzwiedz, Sandra J., (Estate)
Date: 02/07/25

GILL

479 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Alec Goodwin
Seller: Lea Banks
Date: 02/07/25

GREENFIELD

316 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Adam J. Provost
Seller: Bond Int.
Date: 02/07/25

116-120 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nh Jjc 2024 LLC
Seller: Terry H. Veber
Date: 02/03/25

15 Knapp Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Heidi Gidius
Date: 02/12/25

105 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Joseph Zeni
Seller: Troy Santerre
Date: 02/14/25

32 Peabody Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Michael Reed
Seller: Walter K. Boas
Date: 02/11/25

51-53 Place Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Emerson Properties LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 02/07/25

198 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Mary H. Kratt
Seller: Barbara A. Kievenaar
Date: 02/07/25

HEATH

51 Bray Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jay A. Ouellette
Seller: Union Evangelical Church
Date: 02/03/25

MONTAGUE

7 Avenue C
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Abraham Klein
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 02/10/25

9 Union Ave.
Montague, MA 01347
Amount: $236,775
Buyer: Sierra Dickey
Seller: Enoch O. Jensen
Date: 02/14/25

NORTHFIELD

15 North Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Douglas J. Mahon
Seller: Bedard Int.
Date: 02/05/25

ORANGE

28 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $291,400
Buyer: Steven Wazal
Seller: Francis D. Hickey
Date: 02/06/25

66 Marjorie St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $383,900
Buyer: Samantha Bridgman
Seller: Barkley Enterprises LLC
Date: 02/03/25

SUNDERLAND

243 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Keith L. Berman
Seller: Harlin S. Hegeler
Date: 02/12/25

North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Loretta Laurenitis
Seller: Veronica Laurenitis
Date: 02/07/25

Plumtree Road (off)
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Loretta Laurenitis
Seller: Veronica Laurenitis
Date: 02/07/25

WHATELY

346 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Gitsit Real Property
Seller: Virginia C. Allis
Date: 02/03/25

261 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Tonucci RET
Seller: Olszewski Realty LLC
Date: 02/10/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

231 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Artem Mosiichuk
Seller: Charlotte C. Venturini
Date: 02/14/25

48 Carmen Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Siarhei Vashchylka
Seller: David Vilkhovoy
Date: 02/14/25

56 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jennifer Epaul
Seller: Nicole E. Rosario
Date: 02/13/25

28 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Steven Lemoine
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 02/07/25

33 Forest Ridge Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Heather A. Zielenski
Seller: Ashlee N. Montessi
Date: 02/13/25

14 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Brian R. Gaouette
Seller: Wissam Tarek
Date: 02/12/25

118 Moore St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: John Martin
Seller: William M. Cavanaugh
Date: 02/10/25

325 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Adianeris P. Rolon
Seller: Richard H. Sanderson
Date: 02/10/25

654 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Lindrit Bajrami
Seller: Timothy C. Stowers
Date: 02/07/25

1022 North St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gerard Clark
Seller: Edward J. Drowns
Date: 02/05/25

209 Silver Lake Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Brian McCabe
Seller: Jeffrey Neilsen
Date: 02/13/25

890 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Hebert
Seller: Christine G. Gendron
Date: 02/10/25

BLANDFORD

14 Russell Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $132,459
Buyer: Ronnie Armany
Seller: Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Date: 02/04/25

BRIMFIELD

22 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Matthew F. Landry
Seller: Yawen Hin
Date: 02/13/25

CHICOPEE

109 9th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Roberto R. Negron
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assoc.
Date: 02/12/25

29 Albert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Christian Wiernasz
Seller: Dan J. Lagasse
Date: 02/04/25

54 Ames Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Dieusauveur Mathieu
Seller: Walter J. Palasz
Date: 02/07/25

184 Asselin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Harry B. Ingles
Seller: Kenneson Jr., Vinal W., (Estate)
Date: 02/12/25

67 Beaudry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Rayan C. Abdulbaki
Seller: Joshua L. Gray
Date: 02/06/25

14 Dorothy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $269,500
Buyer: Marguerite I. Catuogno
Seller: Methuselah RT
Date: 02/11/25

Empire St., Lot 3
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Denys Smyrnov
Seller: Chicopee Property Management LLC
Date: 02/10/25

43 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christian R. Pagan
Seller: Castle Bay Holdings LLC
Date: 02/10/25

320 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: TM Realty II LLC
Seller: Kemm LLC
Date: 02/05/25

135 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kathryn Loranger
Seller: Michael J. Redmond
Date: 02/10/25

131 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Justin J. Sicard
Seller: Lafleur FT
Date: 02/03/25

206 Newbury St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: As2a Holdings Inc.
Seller: Pma Real Estate Management LLC
Date: 02/07/25

206 Newbury St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Riyyaan II LLC
Seller: As2a Holdings Inc.
Date: 02/07/25

63 Olea St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Philip Stockton
Seller: R Squared Realty LLC
Date: 02/13/25

99 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Cassandra Guild
Seller: Woishnis FT
Date: 02/05/25

845 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Jjn Realty LLC
Seller: Chester Szetela
Date: 02/14/25

14 Wiley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Sara Boron
Seller: Timothy D. Zantrofski
Date: 02/03/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

8 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Courtney Reyes
Seller: Brian Goldrick
Date: 02/06/25

71 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christopher Rattray
Seller: Kennedy Acquisitions LLC
Date: 02/03/25

HAMPDEN

8 Andrew Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $805,000
Buyer: Victor Martins
Seller: Martin R. Wright
Date: 02/06/25

HOLLAND

10 Pine Tree Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $227,620
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Hollie L. Flannery
Date: 02/05/25

HOLYOKE

46 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $394,500
Buyer: Charlotte E. Pascal
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 02/14/25

233 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,660,000
Buyer: Wyckoff Estates LLC
Seller: Arment & Vanzandt Realty Inc.
Date: 02/14/25

14 Field St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Babcock
Seller: Christopher S. Savino
Date: 02/07/25

148-154 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: June Ventures Inc.
Seller: Aad LLC
Date: 02/12/25

58 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Hector R. Burgos
Seller: Hector R. Rosado
Date: 02/12/25

636 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $863,000
Buyer: As2a Holdings Inc.
Seller: Pma Real Estate Management LLC
Date: 02/07/25

636 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Riyyaan I LLC
Seller: As2a Holdings Inc.
Date: 02/07/25

7 McLellan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Zachary Laroche
Seller: Sandra L. Fitzgerald
Date: 02/07/25

54 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Timothy Zantrofski
Seller: Harry S. Vulopas
Date: 02/03/25

1177 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Margaret Dixon
Seller: Gail M. Cauley
Date: 02/14/25

47 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Tirrell
Seller: Jessica M. Ryan
Date: 02/05/25

31 Sherwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $309,500
Buyer: Jessica Marrero
Seller: Weary Travelers LLC
Date: 02/14/25

311 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Virgilio Property Mgmt. Inc.
Date: 02/13/25

645 West Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $486,000
Buyer: Laura M. Buchanan
Seller: Maureen E. Moriarty
Date: 02/03/25

LONGMEADOW

Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: H&F Properties Inc.
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 02/14/25

237 Concord Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $474,000
Buyer: Tarun K. Ohri
Seller: Brian S. Weinberg
Date: 02/03/25

52 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Paula Desroberts RET
Seller: Krista Murphy
Date: 02/12/25

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Konstantin Gut
Seller: Brandon M. Quiterio
Date: 02/06/25

88 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alexander Nelson
Seller: Mhi Properties LLC
Date: 02/11/25

12 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Raval LLC
Seller: Idalina C. Rodrigues
Date: 02/07/25

Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Fernanda Gomes
Seller: Halama FT
Date: 02/07/25

106 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: R. M. Blerman LLC
Seller: Diane P. Adams
Date: 02/11/25

73 McKinley Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Evelyn H. Cote
Date: 02/14/25

623 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Shelida B. Pinto
Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Date: 02/06/25

MONSON

12 Homer Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Joshua J. Beardsley
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 02/07/25

287 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Michael A. Chamberlain
Seller: Antonio Carvalho
Date: 02/11/25

PALMER

2112 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Chance J. Plant
Seller: Samuel A. Baral
Date: 02/03/25

1018 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Pacunas
Seller: Jeffrey Comeau
Date: 02/04/25

2041-2043 High St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: 2041 High Street LLC
Seller: Asw Fund 1 LP
Date: 02/13/25

39 Knox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Cristian J. Jara
Seller: Jinxiang Ren
Date: 02/13/25

1313 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Ams Realty LLC
Seller: Stephen Stathis
Date: 02/07/25

231 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Cody A. Crossman
Seller: Ronald M. Ziemba
Date: 02/11/25

RUSSELL

Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nexamp Free Holdings LLC
Seller: Anthony J. Scapin
Date: 02/07/25

434 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Carla Boyd
Seller: Saje Home Services LLC
Date: 02/11/25

SPRINGFIELD

123 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anthoney Lomax
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 02/07/25

141 Arvilla St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Dimaio
Seller: Loryanna Dimaio
Date: 02/11/25

63 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Hadley Pellegrino
Seller: Joseph Pellegrino
Date: 02/06/25

47 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jeff Jean-Baptiste
Seller: Kelly Grennan
Date: 02/12/25

1424 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Melissa Ruffin
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 02/05/25

165 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Deborah Belsinger
Seller: Isaac Gomez
Date: 02/06/25

171 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: William Rivera
Seller: Gerald F. Lewis
Date: 02/05/25

62-64 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Ryan Deland
Seller: Harrington Investments RT
Date: 02/13/25

230-232 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jane Vernalia
Seller: Brvs LLC
Date: 02/10/25

122-124 Clifton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Kinney
Seller: Cvc TR
Date: 02/06/25

47 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sydney Harrison
Seller: Stephanie H. Moore
Date: 02/05/25

100 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $612,500
Buyer: Judith Moskal-Kanz
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 02/12/25

367-369 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Pierre B. Fleurant
Seller: Jose A. Lopez
Date: 02/14/25

229 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anyira A. De Jesus
Seller: William Soto
Date: 02/10/25

411 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christine S. Humel
Seller: Couchiaftis, George J., (Estate)
Date: 02/13/25

17 George St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Eliane Niyonkuru
Seller: Isidoro Sanchez
Date: 02/10/25

11 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Rodriguez, Sandra L., (Estate)
Date: 02/07/25

80 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kristin A. Lynch
Seller: Mark R. Spengler
Date: 02/03/25

206 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Shavonne Morris
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 02/13/25

11-13 Longview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Polonia M. Ogando
Seller: Michael A. Glenn
Date: 02/07/25

212 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Saje Home Services LLC
Seller: Azusa RT
Date: 02/13/25

20 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: J&R Homes Corp.
Seller: Cascade Funding Mortgage TR
Date: 02/03/25

69 Notre Dame St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Sudan A. Curiel
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 02/14/25

114-116 Phillips Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Shakenna Williams
Seller: Shaneeta Cathey
Date: 02/05/25

4 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kok-Kin Properties LLC
Seller: Shre Holding Co. LLC
Date: 02/11/25

74 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Olmstead RT
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 02/07/25

34-36 Ruskin St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Chribs Home Improvement
Seller: Steven Hayes
Date: 02/04/25

Saint George Road
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,400,000
Buyer: AG-AF Pioneer Springfield
Seller: Arhc Pssgdma01 LLC
Date: 02/05/25

1250 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $5,000,000
Buyer: Onyx Springfield Cinema LLC
Seller: Albany Road – St.James Ave. LLC
Date: 02/06/25

102 Saint Lawrence Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jose G. Pacheco
Seller: Lyon, Maureen A., (Estate)
Date: 02/06/25

11 Sherbrooke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $208,359
Buyer: John J. Baker
Seller: B. T. & Doreen B. Baker TR
Date: 02/05/25

1240 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $1,276,000
Buyer: Arrha Credit Union
Seller: PeoplesBank
Date: 02/13/25

79 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kenny Nguyen
Seller: Susan A. Albrecht
Date: 02/10/25

125 Verge St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Angel R. Rodriguez
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 02/03/25

70 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Caroline Torres
Seller: Johnny A. Perez-Mendez
Date: 02/13/25

42 Wilton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $429,895
Buyer: Leslie Ly
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/14/25

156 Woodland Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cynthia Baral
Seller: Brian P. Kapinos
Date: 02/03/25

8 Woodstock St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Emid Properties LLC
Seller: Woodstock Street RT
Date: 02/13/25

WALES

10 Ainsworth Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Robert Luby
Seller: Michelle M. Dionne
Date: 02/03/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

47 Apple Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $501,700
Buyer: Edward Santaniello
Seller: Daniella Tirone
Date: 02/13/25

67 Bliss St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Valiantsin Zhmaidziak
Date: 02/04/25

110 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Sergey Shalypin
Seller: Alvin Weaver
Date: 02/14/25

92 Grove St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Anthony T. Bushey
Date: 02/04/25

120 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $254,625
Buyer: Aaia Rml LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 02/10/25

444 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Mason Jacoby
Seller: Argiro, Bernadette P., (Estate)
Date: 02/13/25

874 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,561,000
Buyer: Pingree 2000 Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Rindels Realty LLC
Date: 02/10/25

132 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Aem Property Investments LLC
Seller: Susan C. Dibble
Date: 02/06/25

43 Pebble Path Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Ryan T. Eldridge
Seller: Edward Santaniello
Date: 02/13/25

73 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Adam Jaber
Seller: Donald C. Pinkerman
Date: 02/07/25

81 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Win L. Bo
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 02/10/25

72-74 Summit St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gerard S. Filip
Seller: Jenna Rosado
Date: 02/14/25

Western Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $6,100,000
Buyer: Ag-Af Pioneer West Springfield
Seller: Arhc Pswsgma01 LLC
Date: 02/05/25

 

 

WESTFIELD

9 Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Knox Trail Properties LLC
Seller: J. & F. Management LLP
Date: 02/11/25

62 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Allan W. Freeman RET
Seller: Renee A. Sanders
Date: 02/06/25

103 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,550,000
Buyer: Knox Trail Properties LLC
Seller: J. & F. Management LLP
Date: 02/11/25

241 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Knox Trail Properties LLC
Seller: John P. Morizio
Date: 02/11/25

83-1/2 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Knox Trail Properties LLC
Seller: J. & F. Management LLP
Date: 02/11/25

89 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Knox Trail Properties LLC
Seller: John P. Morizio
Date: 02/11/25

9 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Bal Darjee
Seller: Foucher, Homer Joseph, (Estate)
Date: 02/07/25

162 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Rga Properties LLC
Seller: Lagoditz FT
Date: 02/05/25

5 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alex Delgado
Seller: Christopher M. Robare
Date: 02/14/25

288 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Collin Williams
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 02/03/25

47 Saint Dennis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Philip L. Arendt
Seller: Gregory Foulkes
Date: 02/07/25

20 Sherwood Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $234,200
Buyer: Carlos Suarez
Seller: 20 Sherwood Avenue Land TR
Date: 02/12/25

383 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: 383 Southampton Road LLC
Seller: Gerald A. Bovat
Date: 02/06/25

44 Stuart Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Colin M. Berry
Seller: Keith Watson
Date: 02/14/25

WILBRAHAM

2703 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Pietras Group Inc.
Seller: Kevin J. Czaplicki
Date: 02/06/25

11 Brookside Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Gail E. Healy
Seller: Prartt FT
Date: 02/07/25

5 Brookside Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Michael J. Sarage
Seller: Ckj Realty LLC
Date: 02/07/25

9 Primrose Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Rachel M. Wolfe
Seller: Sheila M. Commisso
Date: 02/14/25

80 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Minahan
Seller: M. Roncarati-Fortin RET
Date: 02/14/25

106 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Paulo Villegas
Seller: Barbara L. Lyons
Date: 02/11/25

19 Westernview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: 19 Western View RT
Seller: Kathleen A. Czupryna TR
Date: 02/07/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

20 McClellan St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Douglas A. Evans
Seller: Simon P. Alciere
Date: 02/03/25

373-375 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Junior Henriquez
Seller: Junaid Ijaz
Date: 02/04/25

Odd Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Peter Laznicka
Seller: Stone Free LLC
Date: 02/12/25

BELCHERTOWN

425 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pacheco Property Holdings LLC
Seller: Debra Cole
Date: 02/05/25

245 Cold Spring Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Alexander C. Alvarado
Seller: Helen O. McConnell
Date: 02/14/25

38 Cordner Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Stephanie Moore
Seller: Ronald R. Beaver
Date: 02/05/25

468 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James E. Mileski
Seller: Sandra A. Tolpa IRT
Date: 02/07/25

CHESTERFIELD

Bissell Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Stuart Brisson
Seller: Charles Valencik
Date: 02/06/25

Sugar Hill Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Stuart Brisson
Seller: Charles Valencik
Date: 02/06/25

EASTHAMPTON

6 Boylston St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Valery Raymond
Seller: Joseph E. Reopel
Date: 02/13/25

5 Carol Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Roland L. Thomas
Seller: Alexander J. Pompei
Date: 02/06/25

26-28 Exeter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jahmai Hill
Seller: Raymond W. Sliz
Date: 02/07/25

48 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Laird
Seller: Hildegard Sauter
Date: 02/07/25

10 Pine St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joanne Winsor
Seller: Violet Clark
Date: 02/05/25

HATFIELD

Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ian Lauder
Seller: Stephen J. Herbert
Date: 02/07/25

HUNTINGTON

40 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Peyton O’Connor
Seller: Shelley A. Wilton
Date: 02/07/25

MIDDLEFIELD

266 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01011
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Noel W. Keeney
Seller: Kozynoski, Jonn J., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/25

NORTHAMPTON

43 Bates St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: BAZ-4 Properties LLC
Seller: Harris, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 02/05/25

554 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Tina M. Thornton
Date: 02/07/25

76 Marian St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: Jonathan Moosekian
Seller: Gail L. Perlman
Date: 02/14/25

766 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,500,000
Buyer: Ag-Af Pioneer Northampton
Seller: Arhc Psnhtma01 LLC
Date: 02/05/25

352 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Lior Alon
Seller: Christopher B. Kent
Date: 02/03/25

PELHAM

24 Gulf Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $657,500
Buyer: Karleen Vollherbst
Seller: Mill River Renovations LLC
Date: 02/12/25

SOUTH HADLEY

8 Carew St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Deer Run Realty LLC
Seller: Marc A. St.Pierre
Date: 02/06/25

94 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $356,700
Buyer: Jacob Poirier
Seller: Miele, Teresa M., (Estate)
Date: 02/03/25

124 College St., Lot E3
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Adam J. Tocci
Seller: Lee A. Pellegrini RET
Date: 02/13/25

136 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: 136 East St. LLC
Seller: Celeste A. Pelissier
Date: 01/02/25

250 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Elijah Charteris
Seller: Garrett Postema
Date: 02/06/25

9 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Larissa Schwartz
Seller: Elaine R. Savard
Date: 02/12/25

132 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Krystyna Sulek
Date: 02/13/25

33 Pershing Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Lcr Builders LLC
Seller: Natiostar Mortgage LLC
Date: 02/12/25

36 Red Ledge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $766,000
Buyer: Anne Meijers
Seller: Declaration Of Trust
Date: 02/07/25

SOUTHAMPTON

3 Sophie Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Lindsay N. Mounce
Seller: Patrice Mackey
Date: 02/13/25

WARE

75 East St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: As2a Holdings Inc.
Seller: PMA Real Estate Management LLC
Date: 02/07/25

75 East St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Riyyaan III LLC
Seller: As2a Holdings Inc.
Date: 02/07/25

32 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Benjamin J. Koziol
Seller: William W. Gravel
Date: 02/12/25

95 Maple St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Brendan A. Shunaman
Seller: Rafaat A. Geres
Date: 02/11/25

14-18 Park St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Park Otis LLC
Seller: Joel Pentlarge
Date: 02/11/25

8-10 Prospect St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Park Otis LLC
Seller: Joel Pentlarge
Date: 02/11/25

12 Richfield Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Megean L. Weidman
Seller: Heidi L. Ploskonka
Date: 02/06/25

32-34 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: CC REIT SUB II LLC
Seller: Adc100 LLC
Date: 02/11/25

WILLIAMSBURG

14 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Allison Cwalinski
Seller: Dwight V. Badhdoyan
Date: 02/13/25

22 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Edward A. Anderson
Seller: Marianne Watling
Date: 02/07/25

WORTHINGTON

14 Harvey Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Courtney Stutz
Seller: Robert N. Brodrick
Date: 02/13/25

74 Thrasher Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $727,000
Buyer: Allen Barstow
Seller: Evelyn Voorhees
Date: 02/14/25

 

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of February 2025.

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
110 Church St.
$180,000 — AT&T to co-locate nine antennas, 12 radios, two surge arrestors, one antenna mount, two fiber lines, and five DC cables on existing monopole tower; one walk-up cabinet and one propane generator within existing compound

Isabel Donuts LLC
820 Memorial Dr.
$165,000 — Remodel Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant interior, including ceilings, floors, and walls

Kaali Huang LLC
1979 Memorial Dr.
$65,000 — Interior demolition; existing space to be turned into ice-cream parlor with seating

RT Commercials LLC
185 Grove St.
$4,000 — Erect wall

EASTHAMPTON

Jo Roesseler
84½ Cottage St.
$2,500 — Replace existing basement stairs

HADLEY

Joseph Boisvert
8 Stockwell Road
N/A — Mechanical for HVAC

Pearson Hadley LLC
380 Russell St.
N/A — Alter existing plaza ground sign

Valley Building Co. Inc.
101 East St.
N/A — Build new commercial building

Valley Werks Realty LLC
173 Russell St.
N/A — Build out sushi-bar-style hut

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 10
N/A — Retail fit-out for J.Crew Factory store

LEE

David DelGrende, Anne DelGrande
135 Housatonic St.
$2,000 — Vinyl picture window with double-hung flankers

LENOX

Chabad of Berkshire County Inc.
17 West St.
$3,000 — Install pre-engineered commercial kitchen hood fire-suppression TANK system

Chucky’s LLC
90 Main St.
$3,848 — Install new fire warning system

David Joseph, Molly Joseph
80 Church St.
$19,500 — New stairs, second-floor framing, update finishes

Lenox Club
111 Yokun Ave.
$14,765.63 — Install fireplace liner and two dampers

MRG CRW Holdings LLC
55 Lee Road
$196,700 — Roofing

PITTSFIELD

CW Acquisitions LLC
1685 West Housatonic St.
$11,330 — Install fire warning system

Light Holdings LLC
12 Betnr Industrial Dr.
$158,998 — Remove three existing interior walls, relocate bathroom doors, remove one closet

The Salvation Army of Massachusetts Inc.
298 West St.
$787,000 — Renovate existing building; renovate toilet rooms, replace fixtures, replace all lighting fixtures and ceiling tiles, replace portions of interior doors, new finishes and flooring

SPRINGFIELD

276 Bridge LLC
270 Bridge St.
$151,600 — Interior fit-out for new office area on second floor

1277 Liberty St LLC
1377 Liberty St.
$30,000 — Verizon Wireless to remove 15 roof-mounted cellular panel antennas and install 12 new roof-mounted cellular panel antennas

Behavioral Health Network Inc.
5 Madison Ave.
$23,500 — Build handicap ramp to existing front porch

Behavioral Health Network Inc.
385 Maple St.
$18,800 — Build handicap ramp to existing front porch

Belmont Burlington LLC
481 Belmont Ave.
$20,000 — Upgrade and install fire-alarm system

East Springfield Industrial Buildings Co.
211 Carando Dr.
$40,500 — Alter lower-level basement area of Crocker Building for office use

Fontaine Investment Corp.
504 Cottage St.
$606,371 — Alter interior office space at Stratum Dermatology for use as medical office suite

Gogri Bros. LLC
572 St. James Ave.
$65,000 — Alter interior space for mercantile use as liquor store

Greater Springfield Senior Services
66 Industry Ave.
$14,000 — Install fire-alarm system

HR Twenty Corp.
1387 Boston Road
$934,777 — Alter interior space, add canopy to left side of building for drive-up teller, add ATM, and install new windows and doors for Community Bank

Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St.
$12,000 — Install fire alarm

M&A Circle LLC
9 Rimmon Ave.
$4,400 — Attic insulation at City Line Cafe

Mittas Holdings LLC, DGP Properties LLC
1550 Main St.
$45,000 — Alter interior tenant office space on fifth floor

NHP Springfield Business Trust
215 Bicentennial Highway
$29,000 — Verizon Wireless to remove and replace 12 roof-mounted cellular antennas, remote radio heads, surge suppressors, and hybrid cables

Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
1655 Boston Road
$2,482,886 — Interior fit-out of retail tenant space in Unit 820 for PetSmart

Razzak Building LLC
39 Mulberry St.
$8,000 — Alter first floor and basement into after-school program

The Salvation Army of Massachusetts Inc.
170 Pearl St.
$841,625 — Renovate interior space

Springfield Investors LLC
1105 Boston Road
$30,400 — Modify existing fire-alarm system and install new devices at Walmart

Springfield Partners for Community Action Inc.
721 State St.
$100,000 — Install three or four partition walls to existing rooms, install eight doors, and remodel bathroom at Playful Minds

State 305 LLC
305 State St.
$55,094 — Bathroom renovation

Wesley Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
741 State St.
$21,502 — Attic insulation at Wesley United Methodist Church

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Community Impact

Greenfield Savings Bank announced it invested more than $1 million in local communities in 2024 through donations, event sponsorships, and underwriting. The bank supported more than 275 nonprofits, including the Treehouse Foundation Runway 5K (pictured), Cancer Connection, Community Action Pioneer Valley, Hampshire and Franklin County YMCAs, and United Way of the Franklin Hampshire Region. In addition, the bank’s employees dedicated more than 3,650 volunteer hours for nonprofits like Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity (pictured at bottom), mobile food banks, financial-literacy workshops, community clean-ups, and youth mentorship.

Treehouse Foundation Runway 5K

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Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

 

 

Adopt-a-Classroom

Leaders from Berkshire Bank — including Jim Hickson, Pioneer Valley regional president, and Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation — recently joined Square One staff and preschool children to announce the renewal of the foundation’s Adopt-a-Classroom sponsorship. This $5,000 gift supports Square One’s commitment to early education and care by helping to offset the costs of classroom supplies, technology, and professional development, enhancing every child’s early-learning experience.

Leaders from Berkshire Bank — including Jim Hickson, Pioneer Valley regional president, and Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation — recently joined Square One staff and preschool children to announce the renewal of the foundation’s Adopt-a-Classroom sponsorship

Leaders from Berkshire Bank — including Jim Hickson, Pioneer Valley regional president, and Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation — recently joined Square One staff and preschool children to announce the renewal of the foundation’s Adopt-a-Classroom sponsorship

 

No Shave November

This past November, the TommyCar Auto Group team rallied together alongside the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office to raise awareness for cancer research and show support for those affected by cancer. No Shave November serves as a powerful reminder of how simple acts, like growing a beard and donating, can make a big difference, and November’s efforts at TommyCar raised more than $7,843.66 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Pictured, from left: Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group, and Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

Pictured, from left: Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group, and Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

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Marylou Fabbo

Marylou Fabbo

Skoler Abbott attorney Marylou Fabbo has been selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go-To Employment Lawyers for 2025. This program recognizes top lawyers across the Commonwealth who are leaders in employment law and have a history of successful representation. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has a long tradition of recognizing accomplished lawyers in different areas of the law. For more than 60 years, Skoler Abbott has solely represented employers and management in employment and labor matters. Fabbo has been with Skoler Abbott for 30 years. In 2000, she was named a partner, and she heads the firm’s litigation team. She has successfully represented the firm’s clients in state and federal courts and agencies in all areas of employment law. She is also the firm’s immigration expert. Fabbo has also been recognized by Boston Magazine as a Super Lawyer and has been designated as one of the Top Women in Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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Christopher Walker

Christopher Walker

LaPier, Dillon & Associates, P.C. announced the recent hiring of Christopher Walker as tax supervisor. Walker has been working in public accounting since 2013 and brings extensive experience to the firm, especially in partnerships, corporations, trusts, and not-for-profit taxation. Walker is a certified public accountant licensed in Massachusetts. He received his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting and a minor in economics at Westfield State University, and went on to achieve his master’s degree in business analytics at Bentley University. He is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. LaPier, Dillon & Associates, P.C. also welcomes Kara Stevens as an audit manager. She is the founding director of the master of science in accounting program at Bay Path University, where she is also still working as an educator. Prior to becoming a professor, she had worked in public accounting as an audit manager. She has extensive auditing knowledge serving clients in manufacturing, not-for-profit, and private sectors that require annual audits. Stevens is a certified public accountant licensed in Massachusetts. She received both her BBA and MBA in accounting at the University of Massachusetts, and received a doctorate with a concentration in finance at Pace University. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of CPAs, and the American Accounting Assoc.

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Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement-planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced two new additions to its operations team: Sarah Curtiss and Jacqueline Ferry. As front office coordinator at BMM’s Great Barrington office, Curtiss strives to create a friendly, welcoming, and helpful atmosphere for visitors and callers alike. She brings to the team 22 years of experience in multi-tasking, customer service, and office administration developed while onboarding Snowsports instructors and managing the Reservations department at Ski Butternut. She earned her bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology at the University of Vermont. As operations support partner, Ferry supports day-to-day operations and compliance efforts while providing key support to BMM’s chief operating officer. Before joining Berkshire Money Management, she honed her affinity for data analysis and sharp attention to detail during a seven-year tenure in program support and case management at Berkshire Health Systems. She earned master’s degrees in criminal justice and forensic psychology from Arizona State University.

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Reed Whitman

Reed Whitman

Hometown Financial Group, parent company of bankESB; bankHometown; North Shore Bank; Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank; and Hometown Mortgage, hired Reed Whitman as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Whitman joins Hometown Financial from Brookline Bancorp Inc., where he most recently was treasurer of the $11.5 billion holding company. Whitman brings specific expertise in community banking organizations that operate within the multi-bank holding-company structure, as well as more than two decades of experience that includes leading transformational mergers and acquisitions, balance-sheet restructuring, new business pitches, and process redesign and execution. Whitman assumed the position earlier this month, ahead of the retirement of Gilbert Ehmke, who served as Hometown Financial Group’s senior executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer for nearly 10 years.

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Mary Mazza

Mary Mazza

Elizabeth Norris Neu

Elizabeth Norris Neu

American International College (AIC) appointed Mary Mazza vice president for Human Resources. In this role, she will oversee all aspects of HR operations, focusing on strategies that enhance workplace culture and support employee engagement. With more than 25 years of experience in human-resources leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise to AIC. Before joining AIC, Mazza served as senior vice president for Human Resources at Farm Credit Financial Partners, where she led HR initiatives and was a member of the executive leadership team. Before that, she spent 17 years as Human Resources director for HealthSouth, now Encompass Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in communications from Westfield State University. AIC also appointed Elizabeth Norris Neu vice president for Finance. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, Neu brings a forward-thinking approach to financial management that aligns with AIC’s mission of access and opportunity. In her new role, Neu will focus on strengthening the college’s financial position by enhancing financial controls, processes, and efficiencies. Her efforts will ensure that AIC maximizes its resources in support of students while maintaining long-term fiscal stability. Neu most recently served as chief financial officer at Project Adventure Inc., where she played a pivotal role in stabilizing the organization’s finances and achieving break-even performance. She was also part of the team that led the organization to year-end surpluses. She also held positions as director of Development and director of Finance at Project Adventure and previously worked as a middle- and high-school science and math teacher. She holds an MBA, a master’s degree in information systems, and a certificate in nonprofit management from Boston University Questrom School of Business. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

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The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) recently introduced Robert Allingham as the new Marketing & Communications manager. With a strong background in community engagement and business development, he brings a passion for fostering connections and creating marketing strategies aimed at elevating Amherst’s downtown. Allingham has spent the past few years working closely with Amherst-area businesses, supporting their growth through strategic marketing, social media, and outreach efforts. His expertise spans hospitality, education, and nonprofit sectors, all with a focus on strengthening local businesses. With an MBA from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., he has learned to blend creative marketing with strong business strategy to drive meaningful impact. At the BID, Allingham will focus on enhancing outreach, strengthening partnerships, and promoting Amherst as a premier destination to live, work, visit, and explore. From special events to digital storytelling, he is eager to collaborate with local businesses, cultural partners, and community members to create impactful initiatives.

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Wanda Mooney

Wanda Mooney

Wanda Mooney, a real-estate professional with Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS with 30 years of real-estate experience, has completed the Luxury Home Marketing training offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. This independent authority provides training and designation for real-estate agents specializing in the upper-end residential market. By completing this training, Mooney has also earned membership in the Institute, granting her access to exclusive resources and benefits that enhance her ability to market upscale residential listings. This membership allows her to connect with qualified buyers seeking properties. In addition to this achievement, Mooney is a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Home Specialist, adding another level of premier marketing to showcase her clients’ properties at the highest level.

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Springfield Partners for Community Action, an anti-poverty agency, announced the hiring of Ramona Matos as SNAP Outreach and Enrollment coordinator. She will provide outreach services to recruit, enroll, and assist clients in recertifying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, she will build relationships with external agencies and establish connections within the community to promote Springfield Partners’ services. Prior to joining Springfield Partners, Matos was a senior clerk for Springfield Public Schools, providing daily data entry and customer service, while assisting with any school-related issues. Prior to that, she was an outreach worker for the city’s Department of Elder Affairs, offering support and outreach services such as wellness calls and assistance with benefits. She received her associate degree in science from Holyoke Community College.

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Vincent Gaffney

Vincent Gaffney

Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) announced the addition of Vincent Gaffney as vice president, senior trust officer within the bank’s Wealth Management & Trust Services division. With more than 12 years of experience in banking and trust services, Gaffney brings a deep understanding of wealth management, trust administration, and estate settlement. Prior to joining GSB, he served as vice president, trust officer at Two Rivers Bank & Trust and Hills Bank and Trust Co. He holds a juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law and has built a strong career helping individuals and families navigate complex financial and estate-planning needs. In his new role at GSB, Gaffney will focus on serving customers across the region, guiding clients through estate planning, investment management, and trust administration.

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Kuhn Riddle Architects and Designers announced that three of its architects have achieved the prestigious designation of PHIUS certified passive house consultant, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design. Thom Barry, Brad Hutchinson, and Ruoqi Zhong recently completed the rigorous training and certification process required by the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS). Passive house design principles focus on dramatically reducing energy consumption while maximizing indoor comfort and air quality. These high-performance buildings will also meet the Massachusetts stretch and opt-in energy codes. By integrating passive house principles into residential, commercial, and institutional projects, Kuhn Riddle is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge, high-performance buildings that are both environmentally responsible and cost-effective in the long term.

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L. Alexandra Hogan

L. Alexandra Hogan

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. (DWPM) announced that the firm has elected L. Alexandra Hogan as a new shareholder. Hogan, who was previously a partner with Sabella Hogan, P.C. in Springfield, became a firm shareholder as of Jan. 1. She brings extensive experience in representing businesses, receivers, insurance companies, and individuals across a variety of legal disciplines. With a strong background in business law, civil litigation, and commercial real estate, she has built a reputation providing strategic, results-oriented advice in complex legal matters. Hogan’s practice includes civil litigation, such as shareholder disputes, derivate claims, contract enforcement, employment claims, land disputes, commercial evictions, bankruptcy contested and adversary proceedings, federal and state receiverships, will contests, and fiduciary disputes. Her general business practice includes formation, contract negotiations, leases, licensing, financing, and real-estate transactions. Hogan earned her juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law in 2008 and her bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Bay Path University. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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1Berkshire announced its 2025 slate of newly re-elected board members and officers, as well as the addition of new board members.These individuals will each help support the work of 1Berkshire as the region’s marketing and economic-development organization. The officers include Lori Gazzillo Kiely (chair), vice president and director of Berkshire Bank Foundation; Jonathan Butler (president), president and CEO of 1Berkshire; Colleen Taylor (vice chair), partner at Bay State Hospitality Group; Peter Stasiowski (vice chair), director of Communications at Interprint Inc.; Margaret Keller (treasurer), executive director of Community Access to the Arts; and Jesse Cook-Dubin (clerk), partner at Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook. New board of directors members include Cook-Dubin; Ellen Kennedy, president of Berkshire Community College; Harry Monti, president of Berkshire Life Insurance Co. (Guardian); Yina Moore, founder and artistic director of Adams Theater LLC; and Gina Puc, special assistant to the president at Williams College.

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Clare Higgins

Clare Higgins

Clare Higgins will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 14 years as executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV). Higgins assumed directorship of CAPV, the region’s federally designated anti-poverty agency, in September 2011 after serving six terms as mayor of Northampton. Higgins’s first job with a Community Action agency was as a teacher in a preschool classroom; from there, she became a staff representative for a daycare and human-services union. After that, she was the childcare teacher director for Sojourn Inc., a teen parent childcare program. There, she got her first major taste of budget management and grant and proposal writing. CAPV offers nearly 40 different programs to support individuals and families across Franklin and Hampshire counties. In 2023, the agency served more than 28,000 people in the Pioneer Valley.

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Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed Bridget Harrington to the firm as a litigation associate. Harrington earned a juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School in 2023, where she was a content editor of the Journal of High Technology Law. She also earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from UMass Dartmouth with a double major in finance and accounting. Prior to joining Bulkley Richardson, she worked as a law clerk at a litigation firm outside Boston.

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Holyoke Mall Releases Community Impact Report

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall released its 2024 Community Impact Report, highlighting the results of the center’s collaboration with Western Mass. nonprofit community organizations over the past year. In 2024, the Holyoke Mall hosted almost 200 nonprofit events and partnered with more than 30 local organizations that utilized the center for meeting space, fundraising, and awareness campaigns. In addition to the record number of events, the mall also welcomed an increase in visits for 2024, at 7.9 million. Guests traveled from all over New England, the Northeast, and even from Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Arizona. The mall welcomes not-for-profit organizations looking to benefit from the center, whether for a tabling opportunity, for fundraising and awareness campaigns, or to host a large event in the common area. Event space and tabling are free for nonprofit use. Groups are asked to fill out and submit the required paperwork at www.holyokemall.com/community.

 

UMass Downtown Opens in Amherst

AMHERST — UMass Downtown, a multi-purpose retail, event, and meeting satellite space in downtown Amherst, opened on Feb. 11 at 108 North Pleasant St., in the town’s central business district. The welcome center for prospective UMass Amherst students and their families will serve as a boutique retail satellite and campus information center during regular business hours and a hub for town-gown interaction with community members. In the evenings, the space will regularly host small lectures, readings, and workshops. Micah Ariel James has been appointed director of UMass Downtown, which is managed by the Office of Community Relations and University Events in partnership with UMass Auxiliary Enterprises. A recent transplant to the Pioneer Valley, James most recently served as the inaugural Outreach and Equity coordinator for the city of North Liberty, Iowa, from 2021 to 2024.

 

Liberty Bank Announces 2024 Community Impact

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — David Glidden, president and CEO of Middletown-based Liberty Bank and president of the Liberty Bank Foundation, announced that the bank and its charitable foundation achieved another record year, with $4.8 million in corporate sponsorships and grant awards, as well as teammate volunteerism. Liberty Bank invested approximately $2.7 million in corporate sponsorships, donations, and other initiatives to more than 400 community organizations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This includes their strong and ongoing community partnerships with the American Cancer Society, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, cultural and arts groups, business and industry organizations, and professional sports teams. The Liberty Bank Foundation awarded 141 grants totaling nearly $2.1 million, investing in programs and services that assist thousands of lower- to moderate-income children and families in the areas of education and training, affordable housing, and food security. This was Liberty’s highest dollar amount awarded in a single year. Liberty Bank teammates logged 15,928 hours in volunteerism in 2024 with 631 organizations. One hundred percent of Liberty teammates participated in some kind of community volunteer activity in 2024. The bank invested $15.5 million in the development of various affordable-housing projects and solar-energy projects, and provided capacity building to several community-development financial institutions; invested $46.8 million in lending to a variety of affordable-housing developments; took part in 313 community-outreach activities covering various aspects of financial education; and offered 90 Academy of Small Business classes for first-time entrepreneurs.

 

PeoplesBank, Cornerstone Bank Merge Holding Companies

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank and Cornerstone Bank announced they have completed the merger of their holding companies and will now operate under PeoplesBancorp, MHC. The holding company will have more than $6 billion in assets. However, PeoplesBank and Cornerstone Bank will continue to operate independently under their own names and brands, and there will be no changes from a customer perspective. Both banks are adding new branches. Cornerstone Bank added a new branch in 2024 and expects to add another in the second quarter of 2025. PeoplesBank is opening two new banking centers in January and February. With the completion of the merger, PeoplesBank Chairman and CEO Tom Senecal remains chairman and CEO, Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman has become president, and Brian Canina has become chief operating officer of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, and will remain president of PeoplesBank. Both banks’ customer account information, branch banking, and digital access remain the same.

 

Country Bank Donations Top $900,000 in 2024

WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., reported more than $900,000 in donations for 2024. The bank’s philanthropic efforts supported local nonprofits across its communities, with 462 organizations receiving grants throughout the year. In addition to financial contributions, Country Bank team members dedicated 1,958 hours of volunteer service, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to giving back. Furthermore, 39 team members served on 95 nonprofit boards and committees, actively contributing their time and expertise to advance these organizations’ missions. Recognizing the importance of financial literacy, Country Bank hosted seven Credit for Life Fairs for more than 2,000 high-school seniors, educating them on credit, budgeting, and the long-term impact of financial decisions. Additional classes were conducted at various schools across the region and Christina’s House, a home for women and children who are homeless or near homelessness. As part of its annual Season of Difference campaign, Country Bank partnered with the WonderFund to support those involved with the Department of Children and Families system throughout Central and Western Mass. Through this collaboration, the bank contributed more than $20,000, reinforcing its commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Among the organizations receiving support were Junior Achievement, EcoTarium, Main South CDC, Venture Community Services, Why Me/Sherry’s House, Boys & Girls Clubs, Behavioral Health Network, Way Finders, HomeFront Strong, United Way of Pioneer Valley and Central Massachusetts, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, Juniper Outreach, Square One, Friends of the Homeless, along with 22 senior centers and 23 food pantries across the region.

 

Freedom Credit Union Gives More Than $194,000 in 2024

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout 2024, Freedom Credit Union contributed financial support to dozens of local charitable organizations throughout the four counties of Western Mass., donating more than $194,000. Additionally, Freedom employees recorded more than 600 hours of volunteer time in 2024. The 2024 total donated includes more than $130,000 through corporate giving initiatives, more than $11,000 in member and employee donations through Freedom’s Month of Giving campaigns, and more than $53,000 through local branch and department discretionary fund donations. Supported organizations include Alzheimer’s Assoc.; Baystate Foundation – Rays of Hope; Baystate Health; Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicopee, Ludlow, and Springfield; Children’s Advocacy Centers – Franklin County and Hampden County; Clinical Support Options (Friends of the Homeless); Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Elms College; Food Bank of Western Massachusetts; Gándara Center; Gray House; Greater Springfield and Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity; Greenfield Community College; Make-A-Wish; Miracle League of Western Massachusetts; National MS Society; New North Citizens Council; Ronald McDonald House; Shriners Children’s New England; Spirit of Springfield; Springfield Jazz Fest; Springfield Museums; Springfield School Volunteers; Stanley Park of Westfield; Town of Ludlow 250th celebration; Town of West Springfield 250th celebration; Western New England University; Westover Galaxy Community Council; and YMCAs in Springfield and Greenfield.

 

Community Bank Reports Charitable Giving for 2024

DEWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank announced that its charitable giving, in conjunction with its parent company and affiliated subsidiaries, totaled more than $3.9 million in 2024. More than 2,200 nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to the communities the company serves received support through sponsorships and donations. The bank’s parent company, Community Financial System Inc., includes the companies OneGroup Insurance, Benefit Plans Administrators, and Community Bank Wealth Management. Among last year’s charitable-giving efforts, more than $200,000 was given to United Way agencies across the company’s footprint through a combination of corporate contributions and employee payroll deductions. Beyond financial support, Community Bank branches often host charitable drives and events as a way for employees, customers, and community members to participate in charitable-giving efforts. Employees across Community Financial System Inc. also volunteer their time to a variety of local nonprofits, including cultural, civic, economic-development, and social-service organizations and charities. In 2024, the organization’s team members committed more than 17,800 hours to volunteer initiatives to give back to their communities, and more than 405 team members served on not-for-profit boards and committees.

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

ADAMS

Adams Pie Inc., 80 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220. Celal Fatih Gokdag, 162 Weston St., Waltham, MA 02453. Pizza delivery and takeout restaurant.

BELCHERTOWN

Belchertown Wrestling Booster Club Inc., 24 Westview Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Kevin McNeill, same. Nonprofit organization established to raise funds and purchase property and services to be used by students and faculty of Belchertown Wrestling Booster Club.

CHICOPEE

Mr. Kraken Inc., 6 Bush Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Oleksii Kryvykh, same. Trucking company.

 

EASTHAMPTON

CTW Enterprises Inc., 17 East St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Volkan Polatol, 5 Nicholas Lane, Southampton, MA 01073. Real estate.

FEEDING HILLS

Purevac Air Duct Cleaning Inc., 198 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Illya Domin, 52 Taylor Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Air-duct cleaning.

GREENFIELD

Terralink Brokers Inc., 324 Main St., # 2, Greenfield, MA, 01301. Noah Smith, 25 Main St., Montague, MA 01351.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Casa Restauracion del Alfarero Inc., 34 Oak Ridge St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Freight broker.

LONGMEADOW

Ana Bella Wellness Center Corp., 66 Dwight Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Janice Yanni, same. Med spa and wellness center.

 

NORTH ADAMS

Adanali Inc., 315 Ashland St., North Adams, MA 01247. Saime Ozkan, same. Pizza restaurant.

NORTHAMPTON

Sukhmani’s Inc., 440 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Amrik Singh, same. Merchandising.

PITTSFIELD

Cap Design Group Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jason Kahan, same. Engineering design services specializing in life safety, fire protection, civil, and MEP design.

Exouza Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Teddy White, 1660 International Dr., Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102. Pharmacy benefit manager.

Pittsfield Dental Center, P.C., 188 East St., Unit 202, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nayaki Gaddapati, 1651 Bridge St., Dracut, MA 01826. Dental practice.

Suncheck Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tuo Li, same. E-learning and e-commerce platform for residential solar and storage installation.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Mental Wellness for All Inc., 280 Colrain Shelburne Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Kathryn Suzanne Krase, 128 8th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215. Nonprofit organization providing group and private mental wellness online sessions to individuals, families, teens, and couples seeking mental-health guidance, support, and education.

SOUTH HADLEY

Sunny Acres Inc., 1 Alvord St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Madeleine Brunelle, 7 Alvord St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Franchise agreements and floor-plan financing.

SPRINGFIELD

First Cities Ministries Inc., 182 Merrimac Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Dennis King, same. Church exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes.

International Central Gospel Church, 235 Chestnut St., Unit B01, Springfield, MA 01103. Mensa Otabil, same. House of God through development of model New Testament Christians and churches, committed to training and equipping God’s people.

Northeast Environmental Inc., 165 St James Ave., Apt. 2, Springfield, MA 01109. Christian Avila, same. Business of environmental remediation, demolition (both interior and exterior), and commercial and residential construction.

Ready Set Burn Inc., 118 Thompson St., Springfield, MA 01109. Robert Kelly, same. Courier service for retail establishments.

WESTFIELD

CAP Transmissions Inc., 247 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Christopher Provencher, 234 Holyoke Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Automobile mechanic (transmissions), own and lease residential and commercial real estate.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Oliveira Drywall Corp., 1207 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Werley Teixeira de Oliveira, same. Home improvement and remodeling.

WILBRAHAM

Quindici Holdings Inc., 5 Old Carriage Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Jeffrey Hannon, same. Holding company.

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Ice Out Hunger

For the second consecutive year, Florence Bank partnered with UMass Sports Properties and the UMass Amherst hockey team to Ice Out Hunger in the region at a time when food insecurity is at a record high. Since October, the bank has awarded $500 grants to Western Mass. food pantries at each UMass home game, and before the season ends, 19 nonprofits will have benefited. A different food pantry is highlighted during the first intermission of each home game, and a fan is chosen to ride on the Mullins Center’s Zamboni, which has been wrapped with Florence Bank’s branding. Pictured: representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard (left) and Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals (right), two of the 19 organizations that received grants.

representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard

representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard

 

Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals

Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals

 

 

Making a Career of IT

On Jan. 14, Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students, who dedicated 18 weeks to advancing their technology skills. The event was held at the Community Music School of Springfield. Brandon Garcia and Florentino Zamarripa IV were elected by their classmates to speak about their experiences in the program, and both talked passionately about the community they built during their time at Tech Foundry and the personal obstacles they overcame. State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left) served as keynote speaker and personally congratulated each graduate, recognizing their dedication and achievements and encouraging them as they entered the tech workforce.

Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students

Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students

 

State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left)

State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left) served as keynote speaker and personally congratulated each graduate, recognizing their dedication and achievements and encouraging them as they entered the tech workforce

 

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40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 27: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 27. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be profiled in the April 28 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June.

 

Young Women in Leadership Award Applications

Through March 1: Applications for the 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award are available from the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley. A local recipient will receive a $1,000 award, funded by the Zonta Club of the Quaboag Valley, and will be entered for the district award. The district recipient will be eligible for a $5,000 award from Zonta International. According to Zonta Club Scholarship Chair Patricia Pupek, the goal of the Leadership Award is to encourage young women to participate in leadership positions by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, and dedication to building a better world for women and girls. Applications can be obtained from high-school guidance counselors or at zontaqv.org/scholarships and must be submitted electronically with supporting documentation no later than March 1. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 19 on April 1, studying at a secondary school, college, or university in a Zonta district. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

 

Chicopee Chamber Shining Stars Gala

Feb. 28: The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthen and inspire the community. This year’s honorees are AJ Crane, owner of A. Crane Construction, as Citizen of the Year; Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, as Volunteer of the Year; the Springfield Thunderbirds as Business of the Year; and Health New England as Nonprofit of the Year. The Chicopee Chamber introduced Shining Stars in 1985 when Ernest Laflamme Jr. was recognized as the first Citizen of the Year. Recipients are selected by a nominating committee chaired by Laflamme and including Carol Campbell of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, Ted Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools, City Treasurer Marie Laflamme, Michael Siddall of Siddall & Siddall, P.C., and Jeffrey Sattler of Liberty Bank. The 40th annual Shining Stars Gala will take place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Castle of Knights at 1599 Memorial Dr. Tickets cost $75 per person. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, visit www.chicopeechamber.org or call (413) 594-2101.

 

Bingo Night Fundraiser

March 21: The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce announced its Handbag & Hand Tool Bingo Night fundraiser will take place at 6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 74 in Three Rivers. Doors open at 6 p.m. The chamber will produce 10 bingo rounds, each with a grand prize featuring one of seven designer handbags or one of three premium tools up for grabs. Tickets can be purchased on qhma.com. The registration fee is $40 per person and includes 10 bingo cards, a bingo dauber, snack platters, a bonus raffle ticket, and a cash bar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce and its ongoing mission to assist its more than 200 member businesses succeed and grow with programs and initiatives throughout the year.

 

Second Chance Auction Gala

March 29: Second Chance Animal Services will host its 26th annual Auction Gala at the AC Marriott in Worcester. This is Second Chance’s most important fundraiser of the year, raising critical funds to help provide life-saving services to more than 56,000 pets in need. The evening will feature hundreds of silent auction items, raffles, and a small but exclusive live auction offering one-of-a-kind experiences. With a relaxed cocktail and dressy-casual dress code, the event is designed to be an enjoyable evening for all, combining great company with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. All proceeds will support Second Chance’s mission to transform the lives of pets by providing affordable veterinary care, keeping pets with their families, and finding loving homes for animals in need. Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged. Businesses and individuals can also support the event by sponsoring, which includes recognition in event materials, highlighting their commitment to supporting pets in need. Donations to the auction are another way to get involved, with unique goods, services, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences being especially popular. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate auction items, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction or email [email protected].

 

Difference Makers Gala

April 9: Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The class of 2025, profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are Jennie Adamczyk, executive director of Providence Ministries; Sheryl Blancato, CEO of Second Chance Animal Services; Andrea Bordenca, CEO of DESCO Service; Mychal Connolly, CEO of Stand Out Truck; John Delaney, director of Ride to Remember; John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame; the Michael J. Dias Foundation; and Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. They can be purchased at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets. The 17th annual Difference Makers program is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

 

Link to Libraries Gala

May 8: Link to Libraries announce its biennial gala, an evening that celebrates the organization’s transformative impact in the community while raising vital funds to ensure children have access to the books and programming they deserve. This year’s gala, taking place at the Basketball Hall of Fame, will feature a Swifty-themed evening inspired by Taylor Swift’s celebrated Eras Tour. Guests will enjoy an elegant night filled with cocktails, dinner, an auction, and the opportunity to connect with others passionate about the power of reading to transform lives. All proceeds from the gala go directly to Link to Libraries, a nonprofit committed to fostering literacy by providing books and programming for children in underserved communities. Tickets cost $90 per person, or $250 for VIP tickets that include a pre-gala VIP cocktail reception. Tickets are available at www.linktolibraries.org.

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com. Fees range according to age. Those that register before the end of the day on March 10 are treated to the 3 Point Perks package, which grants early teams access to limited-edition goodies. 3 Point Perks are not available after March 10, and registration prices increase after May 26 for late teams.

 

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Kevin Whitney

Kevin Whitney

After an extensive national search, Kevin Whitney has been selected as president and chief operating officer for Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), effective March 15. Whitney currently serves as vice president of Community Operations for the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Community Division. In addition, since last May, he has been serving as interim vice president, Patient Care Services (PCS) and chief nursing officer (CNO) for CDH, where he has helped advance quality and safety initiatives, enhanced nurse staffing, and accelerated recruitment and retention efforts. In his new role, he will oversee hospital operations and inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including the VNA and Hospice, budgeting, and operating performance. With more than 34 years of experience in healthcare, Whitney is a seasoned clinician and an enthusiastic, strategic, and innovative leader in both community and academic medical-center settings, with proven quality, operational outcomes, and financial performance. Prior to his current roles, he served for two years as chief operating officer for MGB Healthcare at Home. From 2017 to 2022, he served as senior vice president, PCS and CNO for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing and PCS. From 2011 to 2017, he served as associate chief nurse for Surgical, Orthopedics, and Neurosciences at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to joining MGB, he worked at Emerson Hospital for 20 years, serving in clinical and leadership roles, including vice president, PCS and CNO. Whitney earned his doctor of nursing practice, executive leadership degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions; a master’s degree in health care administration from Framingham State University; a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UMass Lowell; and an associate degree in paramedic technology from Northeastern University.

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Brian Regnier

Brian Regnier

John McMahon

John McMahon

Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly

OMG Roofing announced it has restructured its management team. Brian Regnier has been brought in as the new vice president of Sales and Marketing. He is responsible for developing and executing the division’s overall sales and marketing strategy as well as overseeing the company’s Marketing and Customer Service departments. Regnier joins OMG from Duro-Last, a well-established manufacturer of custom-fabricated thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems, where he was vice president of Sales. Earlier, he managed New England commercial sales for Beacon, the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related exterior products in the U.S. and Canada. John McMahon was promoted to senior vice president and general manager, where he will work with Regnier and Adam Cincotta, vice president of the Adhesives business unit to drive the company’s top-level strategic initiatives. McMahon has been with OMG since 2002 in a variety of leadership roles. He was promoted to vice president of Sales and Marketing for OMG Roofing in early 2024 after spending 22 years with FastenMaster, where he most recently led the Decking business unit. Rounding out the new team is company veteran Josh Kelly, who has been named as senior vice president of the Fastener business unit and Roofing Technical Services. He will oversee the company’s primary roofing-fastener operations, which includes RoofGrip, RhinoBond, PowerGrip, OlyFlow, and the OMG Roofing technical services team. Kelly started with OMG in 1991 as a project coordinator and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility since then. He most recently served as senior vice president of Business Development, but has extensive experience with the company in sales, marketing, and product development, including the innovative RhinoBond system.

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Alex Leslie

Alex Leslie

MP CPAs recently announced the promotion of Alex Leslie to tax supervisor with the firm. He provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with businesses in many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and wholesale and distribution, among others. Leslie joined the firm in 2016 as an intern and started full-time in 2017. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Massachusetts. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. MP CPAs also announced the promotions of two team members, Kelly Braese and Estefania Cabrera, to senior associates. Braese started with the firm as an intern in January 2022 and transitioned to full-time in June 2022 upon her graduation. She is a graduate of Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients including individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. She is currently the chairperson of the firm’s marketing and networking committee and also takes an active role in the recruitment of students from local colleges and universities. Cabrera started with the firm as an associate in January 2020. She is a graduate of Bay Path University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, corporations, and estate and gift tax returns. She is currently an active participant in the firm’s social action and training committees.

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Vanessa Stratton

Vanessa Stratton

Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced that Vanessa Stratton has joined the institution as vice president of Finance. Stratton, a certified public accountant, brings more than a decade of experience in the banking industry. She earned an MBA with a focus in finance and has held several key positions throughout her career, including chief financial officer and treasurer at a community bank. Her areas of expertise include financial analysis and reporting, GAAP compliance, internal control, and investment management. In her role as vice president of Finance, Stratton will oversee PNCU’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow management. She will also work closely with the executive team to implement strategic financial initiatives and support the credit union’s growth.

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Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announced that Lindsay Comeaux Schnarr, AIA has joined its growing architectural team. Her primary architectural interest is in public spaces, and she is pleased that her first project is working on CitySpace in Easthampton, renovating an existing historic building to include a theater space and other community-use areas. Schnarr interned as a student with Kuhn Riddle from 2009 to 2011 and continued after graduation through 2014. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2002 from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and graduated in 2011 with her master’s degree in architecture from UMass Amherst. She has been on the Amherst Design Review Board for many years, taught design as an adjunct lecturer at UMass Amherst from 2015 to 2020, co-founded the Emerging Professionals Development Program for the Western Massachusetts American Institute of Architects (WMAIA), and is a member of WMAIA’s Women in Architecture Committee.

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Jonathan Denmark

Jonathan Denmark

MountainOne announced the promotion of Jonathan Denmark to executive vice president of MountainOne Bank. In addition to his new leadership responsibilities, he will continue to serve as president and chief operating officer of MountainOne Insurance Agency. Denmark will celebrate 10 years with MountainOne in March. Early in his tenure as president and COO of MountainOne Insurance, he led the consolidation of MountainOne’s insurance agencies, True North Insurance and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan, and Collins, and oversaw the rebranding of the combined agencies to MountainOne Insurance. His efforts also established a strong partnership with OneDigital for the agency’s group benefits business line. Under his leadership, MountainOne Insurance has continued to expand, acquiring three agencies, opening a new office in Stockbridge, and expanding the agency’s presence to the Pioneer Valley. Denmark’s growth strategy, coupled with his expertise and dedication, have positioned the agency as a core contributor to MountainOne’s overall success. Denmark recently assumed the role of board chair of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA), which oversees the William Stanley Business Park. The park, home to the MountainOne building at Silver Lake and the Berkshire Innovation Center, is poised for significant development in the coming years. Denmark’s leadership at PEDA will further align economic growth opportunities with community development in Pittsfield and beyond.

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Devan Summers

Devan Summers

LUSO Federal Credit Union announced that Devan Summers has joined the credit union as vice president of Member Services and Community Development. With more than 12 years of experience in the financial-services industry, he brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to member-focused solutions. In his new role, he will oversee member services, foster community partnerships, and lead initiatives aimed at driving growth and enhancing the member experience. “We are excited to welcome Devan to LUSO,” President and CEO Jennifer Calheno said. “His extensive experience in the financial industry and passion for community development align perfectly with our commitment to helping our members achieve their financial goals. I am confident that his leadership will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and success.”

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UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced three recent management promotions. Brittany Ward has been promoted to senior branch manager of the UMassFive’s Hadley and UMass Amherst branches. She started her career at the credit union 10 years ago as a member service specialist. During the last decade, she has held numerous roles, including Retail Training specialist, video teller supervisor, Contact Center assistant manager, and video teller manager. For the past three years, she has served as branch manager of the Hadley branch. Eurika Boulay has been promoted to senior branch manager of UMassFive’s Northampton and Northampton VA Medical Center branches. She began her career at the credit union nine years ago as a member service specialist. Her roles have since included Northampton branch backup supervisor, Northampton VA Medical Center manager, and, most recently, Northampton branch manager. In her new new role, she will continue to ensure the delivery of high-quality member service, maintain branch compliance, and collaborate with UMassFive’s Community Outreach manager to strengthen the credit union’s presence in the Greater Northampton community. Jamie Paradee has expanded her role as Digital and Payment Services assistant manager. She began her UMassFive career in 2007 as a part-time teller at the Hadley branch before transferring to the Northampton branch as a senior teller. In 2012, she transitioned back to the Hadley branch, where she was promoted to interim branch supervisor, and then took on the role as the credit union’s first Facilities manager. In this role, she oversaw numerous branch remodels, a position that later expanded into Support Operations manager. After a brief time away from UMassFive, she returned in 2024 as a Payment Services specialist before being promoted to her current role.

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Karen Sargent

Karen Sargent

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the hiring of Karen Sargent as the new assistant vice president and branch manager of its Dalton branch location. With an impressive track record in banking and a deep commitment to community engagement, she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role. Sargent joins Pittsfield Cooperative Bank with more than 15 years of experience in the financial-services industry. Her expertise spans branch operations, customer relationship management, business banking, and team leadership at several regional institutions, including Adams Community, Berkshire, Citizens, and NBT banks. In her role as branch manager, she will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and strive to ensure the delivery of exceptional service to the bank’s customers. A lifelong resident of Berkshire County, Sargent is deeply rooted in the community and has been actively involved in various local organizations. Her commitment to strengthening local ties and supporting community initiatives aligns seamlessly with the bank’s dedication to serving the region.

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Peter Rosskothen

Peter Rosskothen

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its board of directors. A seasoned business professional, he brings more than 35 years of business experience to UMassFive. He first became involved with the credit union through utilizing its business banking products and services five years ago. With an educational background in finance from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and studies in hotel & restaurant management from UMass Amherst, Rosskothen has demonstrated a wide array of skills in organizational finance, budgeting, branding, marketing, strategic planning, and community relations. Throughout his career, he has also dedicated time to volunteer work, serving as a board member for several organizations, including People’s Savings Bank, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Springfield Visitors and Convention Bureau.

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Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) announced that Meghan Monaghan has successfully passed her Series 66 financial exam, officially earning her the title of financial advisor. Monaghan began her journey with PV Financial in the summer of 2022 as a finance intern, where she was responsible for preparing investment proposals, reports for the Operations department, and data entry. In December 2022, she graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, concentrating in financial planning, and a minor in business management. Upon graduation, she was welcomed back to PV as a full-time client relationship manager. In this role, she worked alongside the firm’s advisors to build relationships and provide exceptional customer service to clients. She embarked on her journey of studying and taking securities-industry exams, eventually transitioning to the role of paraplanner earlier in 2024, focusing more on the in-depth planning aspects of financial services. After two years of hard work and successfully passing five exams, Monaghan earned the title of financial advisor, making her the only female financial advisor at PV.

 

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Company Notebook

Northfield Mount Hermon Receives $50 Million Bequest

GILL — Northfield Mount Hermon has received its largest-ever gift and one of the largest donations ever to an independent school. The $50 million bequest from the late John Mitchell, who graduated in 1956, will endow need-based scholarships and expand support for faculty, key objectives of the school’s $275 million fundraising campaign. Mitchell arrived at the Mount Hermon School for Boys in 1952 as a scholarship student from an unheated home in a small town in Eastern Mass. Recognized early as academically gifted, he participated in several sports and thrived in his NMH courses, graduating as class valedictorian. Following NMH, he earned degrees from Yale and NYU and went on to a long and distinguished career as president of Global Manufacturing at Pfizer. Mitchell later served on the NMH board of trustees, where he brought a particular focus on finances and campus planning. With characteristic pragmatism and modesty, he made numerous gifts to top off the budget for faculty housing projects, athletics facilities, the early-childhood center, and related campus improvements.

 

Gagne Wealth Management Group Recognized by Forbes

GREENFIELD — Gagne Wealth Management Group has been named to the Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list, a prestigious recognition that highlights the top financial-advisory teams across the country. Since founding the firm 15 years ago, Merrill Gagne has built Gagne Wealth Management Group from the ground up, developing a client-centric approach that emphasizes goal-oriented financial planning, personalized investment strategies, and risk management. The firm is dedicated to creating customized portfolios tailored to each client’s aspirations, ethical values, and risk tolerance, ensuring a financial strategy that is both empowering and educational. Merrill, who now leads a team of financial advisors, has a history of industry accolades, including being named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor last year, along with being featured on Forbes’ Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as a top producer at Northwestern Mutual, achieving #1 in the Platinum category for the Eastern Region.

 

MSB Unveils Recipients of Community Giving Initiative

MONSON — Late last year, Monson Savings Bank asked local community members to cast votes for their local nonprofit of choice. Now, the bank is announcing its 2025 Community Giving Initiative recipients. This was the 15th year Monson Savings Bank ran its Community Giving Initiative poll. The public’s excitement to cast their vote has grown throughout the years. This year, more than 4,100 people submitted a vote, a record-breaking response. Now that the votes have been counted, the bank is planning to donate a total of $25,000 among the top 10 vote recipients. They are: I Found Light Against All Odds (Springfield), Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham), Friends of Hampden Seniors (Hampden), South End Community Center (Springfield), Women’s Empowerment Scholarship (Greater Springfield), Monson Free Library (Monson), Whip City Animal Sanctuary (Westfield), Miracle League of Western Massachusetts (Springfield), the Graceful Swan (Ware), and Springfield Ballers (Springfield).

 

UMass Amherst Ranks in Top 20 for Online Programs

AMHERST — UMass Amherst’s online education programs are recognized among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s just-released 2025 rankings. For the fourth consecutive year, the university continues to place in the top 20 public and private colleges and universities for its undergraduate and graduate online degree programs. Three UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management bachelor’s and master’s online business programs placed in the top five in their respective categories, including master’s business programs supporting military veterans and active-duty service members that do not award an MBA. UMass Amherst online bachelor’s degree programs moved up one spot to 19th out of 350 public and private colleges and universities, and the university remains the only New England institution in the top 20. Among UMass Amherst’s online bachelor’s degree programs represented are degree completion through the University Without Walls interdisciplinary studies program, as well as business administration, nursing, sociology, and sustainable food and farming. The Isenberg School of Management bachelor’s degree in business program ranks No. 5 out of 218 institutions and was the only New England university— public or private— to place in the Top 20. In online master’s business programs, UMass Amherst also placed at No. 5 out of 206 institutions. In other graduate degree programs, Isenberg’s MBA program ranks at No. 16, and the university placed No. 13 in MBA general management, a new category this year. UMass Amherst online programs also ranked in the top 15 for their support of veterans and active-duty service members. The non-MBA master’s program improved to second in the nation, and its bachelor’s program climbed two spots to 11th, while the online MBA ranks 14th. Finally, the Elaine Marieb School of Nursing placed 30th, and the master’s education program climbed 12 spots from last year.

 

PeoplesBank Reports on Donations, Volunteer Hours

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced that its community investments have totaled $1.6 million annually for the past three years, and $16,364,028 over the past 12 years. The bank made 557 nonprofit grants in 2024, 14 exceeding $15,000, with the average being $3,500. Further, 208 associates or board members participated in matching gift donations or workplace giving pledges for a total of $55,750. Meanwhile, bank associates volunteered 8,500 hours in the community, and sit on boards of directors and committees for nonprofits. The bank is also committed to three longer-term capital campaigns for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Square One, and Behavioral Health Network, for a total of $550,000.

 

Hot Plate Brewing Co. Recognized by USA Today

PITTSFIELD — Hot Plate Brewing Co., the only Latina-owned brewery in Massachusetts, was recently named a finalist for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Brewery.

Since opening its doors in downtown Pittsfield in February 2023, this mission-driven organization has been garnering attention on a local, regional, and national level, for both its beers and the impact it is making in the community. Sarah Real, owner and head brewer, was also recently elected to the Massachusetts Brewers Guild board of directors as well as the Pink Boots Society board of directors, largely because of the work she has been doing to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in an overwhelmingly male industry. While Hot Plate is garnering attention in the world of craft beer, it has also been awarded for its work by organizations as varied as Mass Econ, National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County, and Berkshire Pride. In 2024, it raised more than $10,000 for a variety of mission-aligned nonprofit organizations, including the Pittsfield Area Council of Congregations, which collectively raised more than $27,000 for this year’s Fuel Fund, which the brewery supported in several ways.

 

Florence Bank Supports Cooley Dickinson Campaign

FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s $26 million Transforming Emergency Care Campaign to renovate, expand, and enhance the Emergency Department (ED) and improve the standard of care. Cooley Dickinson broke ground on the extensive project to transform the ED in 2023. Project goals include reducing wait times, increasing patients’ comfort and privacy, enhancing staff communications, and improving the standard of care. The undertaking is one of the largest capital investments in the hospital’s history, and this is the final year of the campaign. Florence Bank is a loyal supporter of Cooley Dickinson and, over the years, has donated to many campaigns, most recently the new Childbirth Center, North Building, and Cancer Center, and has supported many programmatic needs, such as nursing development. Construction in the ED is ongoing, with a new addition in the works and pods being constructed and renovated in phases. Dukette said ED staff have adeptly worked around the construction, reassessing and realigning workflows as necessary.

 

STCC to Replace 164 Windows in Garvey Hall

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has launched an extensive window-replacement project at Garvey Hall, an historic building on campus, thanks to $792,000 in Fair Share funding from the Healey-Driscoll administration. The window-replacement effort, managed by STCC’s Facilities Department, combines the need for historic preservation with modern energy-efficiency improvements. Facilities and Kuhn Riddle Architects of Amherst worked with the National Park Service to specify a window that met the historic and energy-efficient requirements. The project involves replacing 164 windows on the west side of the building, facing the campus green. Funding for the project comes from the state Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance through the state’s Fair Share Amendment funds. The allocation of these funds specifically supports projects aimed at energy efficiency, making this effort a match for the college’s needs. The phased project began on Dec. 9 and is expected to be completed by early February.

 

Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Food Banks

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for four food banks within its two-state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, daycare centers, and many others of the 2,100 member agencies they help every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security for those at risk of hunger. Throughout this past holiday season, customers and employees generously supported Sack Hunger at Big Y supermarkets and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. Every $5 donation brought 10 meals to those in need of support. Additionally, Big Y added more ways to boost their efforts with specific proceeds from the produce, floral, and meat departments, along with a portion of every one of Big Y’s family of private-label brands. Big Y’s Sack Hunger campaign started in 2010, when 740 meals were donated. With this year’s 1 million meals, the program continues to expand its efforts to support those in need. Big Y’s Sack Hunger donation is part of its ongoing support throughout the year, including almost daily donations of meat, fresh produce, and bakery products, along with grocery, frozen, and dairy items. The four regional food banks are the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, the Worcester County Food Bank, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and Connecticut Foodshare.

 

Berkshire Bank Reports 100% Employee Volunteerism in 2024

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank employees achieved a milestone in 2024: 100% participation in the company’s award-winning volunteer program. In all, employees completed more than 250 company-sponsored projects that totaled more than 11,500 hours of service across Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as thousands more hours volunteering as individuals in their hometown communities. Named for the X in its logo, Berkshire’s XTEAM employee volunteer and giving program is a central element of its workplace culture, providing employees with an easy way to put the bank’s corporate values into action and help local communities. In addition, the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $1.7 million in local communities across its five-state footprint in 2024, including more than $450,000 from October to December. For the year, nearly 400 nonprofits benefited from foundation grants and other giving, which included more than 110 nonprofits in the last three months of 2024.

 

Davis Foundation Supports Local Farmer Awards

AGAWAM — The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation has become the newest lead funding partner with a contribution to the Local Farmer Awards, a program in its 11th year providing annual grants of up to $2,500 to Western Mass. farmers, helping them purchase capital equipment used as an ongoing part of farm operations. Harold Grinspoon — whose foundation, in partnership with Big Y and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, and in collaboration with 15 other community funders, makes these awards possible — described the Davis Foundation gift as “a pivotal moment in our ability to help more deserving farmers.”

 

Community Bank Reports Charitable Giving for 2024

DEWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank announced that its charitable giving, in conjunction with its parent company and affiliated subsidiaries, totaled more than $3.9 million in 2024. More than 2,200 nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to the communities the company serves received support through sponsorships and donations. The bank’s parent company, Community Financial System Inc., includes the companies OneGroup Insurance, Benefit Plans Administrators, and Community Bank Wealth Management. Among last year’s charitable-giving efforts, more than $200,000 was given to United Way agencies across the company’s footprint through a combination of corporate contributions and employee payroll deductions. Beyond financial support, Community Bank branches often host charitable drives and events as a way for employees, customers, and community members to participate in charitable-giving efforts. Employees across Community Financial System Inc. also volunteer their time to a variety of local nonprofits, including cultural, civic, economic-development, and social-service organizations and charities. In 2024, the organization’s team members committed more than 17,800 hours to volunteer initiatives to give back to their communities, and more than 405 team members served on not-for-profit boards and committees.

 

 

 

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

WPO Ministries Inc., 232 Walnut St., Agawam, MA, 01001. Paul Elie Illouz, same. Not-for-profit corporation organized to teach and preach the gospel to all people, conduct evangelistic and humanitarian outreach, and license and ordain ministers of the gospel.

BELCHERTOWN

Stumpbusters Inc., 29 Pheasant Run, Belchertown, MA 01007. Michael Thomas, same. Stump-grinding services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Hillside Apples Inc., 106 Hillside Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Robert Douglas, same. Crypto-currency trading.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Community Busk Inc., 6 Knob Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Eugene Carr, same. Nonprofit organization established to enhance community engagement and economic development by inspiring and educating small towns and municipalities to create dynamic downtown street arts and music festivals, and to guide others in how to create arts and music festivals.

HATFIELD

Scoopin Up Smiles Inc., 18 Scotland Road, Hatfield, MA 01038. Adele Stiles, same. Mobile ice-cream parlor.

HOLYOKE

Paper City Futbol Club Inc., 426 Maple St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Jesse Castellano, same. Soccer club.

MONSON

Monson Police Association Inc., 110 Main St., Monson, MA 01057. Paul Mayo, 56 Trudeau Dr., Unit 3D, Warren, MA 01083. Nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3).

NORTH ADAMS

Rewild N Restore Ltd., 79 Brooklyn St., North Adams, MA 01247. Brittian Francisco, same. Nonprofit corporation offering environmental consulting on construction projects to aid in making the project more environmentally friendly, placing emphasis on ecological surveys focused on finding ways to better understand and promote growth and rewilding of ecosystems.

PITTSFIELD

Alfa Chemistry Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Donghai Chen, same. Clinical testing service provider.

Aztech Energy Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Alan Zindler, same. Solar EPC, PV, energy services and PV system design.

Forca Global Construction and Renovations Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Isais Sanchez, same. Construction services.

Oddsjam Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ankit Goyal, same. Sports tech.

The Paraklis Foundation Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Adan Bernard, 63 Rockland St., Stoughton, MA 02072. Helping others find a place of comfort and peace.

SOUTHAMPTON

Soutra Building Co., 117 Pleasant St., Southampton, MA 01073. Christopher Soutra, same. Construction/builder.

SPRINGFIELD

7 Star Sumner Inc., 914 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Muhammad Ali Saleem, 188 Clearwater Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Convenience store with gas station, cigarette, vapor, and lottery.

Livingwater Holdings Inc., 40 Ravenwood St., Springfield, MA01119. Brian Aguasvivas, same. Business of purchasing, renovating, and reselling residential properties, commonly known as house flipping, including acquiring properties, managing renovation projects, and selling the renovated properties.

Step-N with All Youths Inc., 43 Blunt Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Candejah Pink, same. Nonprofit organization established to assist and empower youth and young adults by providing comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to create a nurturing environment.

WESTFIELD

Absolute Quality Construction Services Corp., 48 Yankee Circle, Westfield, MA 01085. Filip Bochkar, same. Construction services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

MF Trucking Inc., 56 Fairview Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ali Bahrawi, same. Trucking.

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40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 27: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 27. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be profiled in the April 28 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June.

 

‘Lights, Community, Action!’

Feb: 7-8: JaDuke Theater in Turners Falls will mount a two-night community performance titled “Lights, Community, Action!” Proceeds from the four-act musical revue will benefit Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Center for Self-Reliance food pantry. Each of the four acts of the show will center around one of the four themes of Community Action’s programs: food, heat, support, and community connection. With numbers such as “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King, and pop hits like “Lean on Me” and “Walking on Sunshine,” the show’s 95 community cast members are rehearsing weekly to prepare a thigh-slapping, foot-stomping singalong show full of family fun. The Center for Self-Reliance food pantry, which will be the direct beneficiary of the event’s donations and sponsorships, has seen a 34% increase in visitors over the last three years. Right now, the pantry offers fresh meat, dairy, eggs, produce, and shelf-stable goods to more than 1,000 visitors per week. The Center for Self-Reliance serves people in and around Greenfield, and the West County Pantry satellite pantry serves the Shelburne Falls and hilltown area. This is JaDuke’s fourth year of putting on a benefit show for a local nonprofit. The first three years’ beneficiaries were the Children’s Advocacy Center, United Arc, and the New England Center for Women in Transition. Both performances will start at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at jaduketheater.com.

 

Chicopee Chamber Shining Stars Gala

Feb. 28: The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthen and inspire the community. This year’s honorees are AJ Crane, owner of A. Crane Construction, as Citizen of the Year; Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, as Volunteer of the Year; the Springfield Thunderbirds as Business of the Year; and Health New England as Nonprofit of the Year. The Chicopee Chamber introduced Shining Stars in 1985 when Ernest Laflamme Jr. was recognized as the first Citizen of the Year. Recipients are selected by a nominating committee chaired by Laflamme and including Carol Campbell of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, Ted Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools, City Treasurer Marie Laflamme, Michael Siddall of Siddall & Siddall, P.C., and Jeffrey Sattler of Liberty Bank. The 40th annual Shining Stars Gala will take place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Castle of Knights at 1599 Memorial Dr. Tickets cost $75 per person. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, visit www.chicopeechamber.org or call (413) 594-2101.

 

Second Chance Auction Gala

March 29: Second Chance Animal Services will host its 26th annual Auction Gala at the AC Marriott in Worcester. This is Second Chance’s most important fundraiser of the year, raising critical funds to help provide life-saving services to more than 56,000 pets in need. The evening will feature hundreds of silent auction items, raffles, and a small but exclusive live auction offering one-of-a-kind experiences. With a relaxed cocktail and dressy-casual dress code, the event is designed to be an enjoyable evening for all, combining great company with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. All proceeds will support Second Chance’s mission to transform the lives of pets by providing affordable veterinary care, keeping pets with their families, and finding loving homes for animals in need. Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged. Businesses and individuals can also support the event by sponsoring, which includes recognition in event materials, highlighting their commitment to supporting pets in need. Donations to the auction are another way to get involved, with unique goods, services, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences being especially popular. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate auction items, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction or email [email protected].

 

Difference Makers Gala

April 9: Tickets are now on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The class of 2025 will be profiled in the Feb. 17 issue. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. They can be purchased at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets. The 17th annual Difference Makers program is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center, and TommyCar Auto Group.

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com. Fees range according to age. Those that register before the end of the day on March 10 are treated to the 3 Point Perks package, which grants early teams access to limited-edition goodies. 3 Point Perks are not available after March 10, and registration prices increase after May 26 for late teams.

 

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Big E Ranks Fourth-largest Among North American Fairs

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Dec. 16, Carnival Warehouse, the fair industry’s most comprehensive news source for carnivals and events, released its annual ranking of the top 50 fairs in North America based on attendance numbers. After a record-setting year, the Big E soared to fourth place. In 2024, the Big E welcomed an unprecedented 1,633,935 fairgoers to the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) complex. Throughout the 17-day fair, seven daily attendance records were set, and Saturday, Sept. 21 set a record for single-day attendance. North American Midway Entertainment (NAME), the Big E’s carnival provider, retained its position as the number-one midway operator in the same study. NAME operates at 11 of the events on the list of top 50 fairs. NAME’s history with ESE dates back to 1979 when Conklin Shows was granted the contract to the Big E. Conklin later united with four other major midway operators to create NAME, an international company with corporate headquarters based in Farmland, Ind. NAME’s reign at the Big E began two decades ago, in 2005. Since its inception, NAME has provided rides, games, and food to fairs and festivals in about 140 communities and 20 states, as well as four Canadian provinces. It boasts more than 200 rides and fair classic food concessions that allow clients to remain novel and competitive. The Big E is an example of ESE’s efforts to connect the larger public with agricultural producers through 17 fun-filled days each September. The fair’s legacy spans more than 115 years, and its growing size and international recognition are a testament to its success. As the agricultural buildings remain at the center of the complex, the impact of the individual farmer remains at the heart of ESE’s mission.

 

Pyramid Management Group Extends Loan for Holyoke Mall

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Pyramid Management Group, one of the largest privately-held shopping-center developers in the Northeast, has successfully worked with its lender to secure a three-year extension for the loan on Holyoke Mall at Ingleside. This extension will allow Pyramid to continue to reinvest in the property and ensure its continued health, vibrancy, and success. Holyoke Mall has been the Western Mass. region’s largest enclosed shopping center for more than 45 years. Anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Target, Hobby Lobby, and Best Buy, Holyoke Mall offers more than 150 retail shops, as well as restaurants like 110 Grill and Sumo Japanese Steakhouse and entertainment destinations Round 1, Billy Beez, and Altitude Trampoline Park. Holyoke Mall is also a major employment driver in the area and an economic catalyst for the region. The property totals 1.6 million square feet, with more than 3,000 people employed by Pyramid and its tenants.

 

Elms to Cover Full Tuition for Eligible Families

CHICOPEE — Elms College has introduced the Elms Promise, a financial-aid program designed to provide full tuition coverage for students from families earning less than $85,000 annually. By combining federal and state grants with institutional scholarships, the Elms Promise reflects the college’s commitment to making a high-quality, four-year college education accessible to students of all backgrounds. Full tuition is covered after all federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are applied. This includes merit awards, endowed scholarships, and other forms of financial aid. To take advantage of the program this fall, incoming freshmen must maintain a minimum high-school GPA of 3.5, apply for admission to Elms College and be accepted by May 1, and complete the FAFSA by May 1 as well. Students can live on campus or commute to receive full benefits. If a student chooses to live on campus, the cost of room and board is not covered by the program; federal loans and external scholarships may help offset these expenses. Families must be Massachusetts residents. Eligibility is reassessed annually based on income and FAFSA submission. Students must also remain in good academic standing.

 

Baystate Calls Off Sale of Health New England

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has called off plans to sell it’s not-for-profit health insurer, Health New England, to Boston-based Point32Health. Baystate and Point32Health announced the $165 million sale in February 2024, and it had received approval from state insurance regulators. The announcement means Baystate Health and the affiliated physicians through Baycare Health Partners remain in network for Point32Health plan members. There is no change to current coverage, benefits, or provider network for members. Meanwhile, Health New England will continue to operate as usual, with no change to current coverage, benefits, or provider network for members. Baystate Health will retain ownership of Health New England, and Baystate Health governance and senior leadership will be taking the next few months to evaluate the strategic positioning and performance of Health New England to inform future decisions.

 

AIC Achieves Eligibility as Hispanic-Serving Institution

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced it has reached the enrollment threshold for Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Official recognition of HSI status — granted by the U.S. Department of Education to not-for-profit, degree-granting institutions with at least 25% of their full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment identifying as Hispanic — is expected within the next two years. Since its establishment in 1885, AIC has provided access to higher education for underserved populations. This mission was bolstered by the 2022 launch of AIC Reimagined, a five-year strategic plan that prioritized achieving HSI designation. As of last fall, Hispanic/Latino students represent more than 27% of AIC’s undergraduate enrollment, a landmark achievement for the institution. While the growth in Hispanic and Latino/Latina student enrollment has positioned AIC to pursue this designation, the college remains committed to cultivating a vibrant community that serves students from all backgrounds. HSI status will provide access to federal and foundation grants, expanding resources to benefit the entire student body.

 

Dress for Success Opens Women’s Career Center

SPRINGFIELD — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM) celebrated the opening of its new Women’s Career Center and the completion of its newly constructed office spaces, program areas, and boutique with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 15. The new Women’s Career Center will make DFSWM’s workforce-development programming available to hundreds more individuals each year, both on a drop-in basis and through regularly scheduled workshops. Through the center, clients can receive assistance with résumé creation, job searching, career coaching, digital and financial literacy, and more. Drop-in hours for the center will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with some evening hours to be determined and occasional weekend hours by appointment.

 

JetBlue to Offer Non-stop Service from Bradley to New York City

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority announced that JetBlue will be launching non-stop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Flights will begin on April 30 and will operate daily year-round. The announcement builds on JetBlue’s ongoing expansion in Connecticut, which has resulted in an increase of 35 additional weekly flights between Bradley International Airport and the airline’s Florida destinations this winter. Additionally, in the summer of 2025, JetBlue will offer 30% more seats from Bradley International Airport than last summer.

 

Westfield State Launches Co-response Grad Program

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced its new law enforcement and mental health co-response graduate program, which is designed to address the growing need for collaboration between law enforcement and mental-health professionals. This degree-granting program, the first of its kind in the nation, is a concentration within the university’s master of arts in mental health counseling program or available as a standalone post-baccalaureate certificate. Joseph Camilleri, professor of Psychology; Kimberly Tobin, professor of Criminal Justice; and Lisa Barao, visiting lecturer of Criminal Justice, were instrumental in developing this program. They worked closely with law-enforcement agencies across Massachusetts and Connecticut to create a curriculum that meets workforce needs and equips participants with tools for success in this emerging field. This comprehensive program covers essential topics such as the intersection of mental disorders and crime, relevant legal frameworks, and strategies for conducting rapid mental-health and risk assessments in the field. Students will gain in-depth knowledge and skills to understand mental-health disorders and their relationship to criminal behavior, as well as the broader criminal-justice system. Ultimately, this strengthens relationships between public-safety professionals and the communities they serve. Emphasizing practical application, the co-response program includes research opportunities and culminates in a capstone project where students apply their learning in real-world scenarios. The program is designed to reduce strain on emergency services, connect individuals to appropriate care and resources, and foster trust between community members and public-safety professionals. By bridging the gap between law enforcement and mental-health professionals, the program equips graduates to address critical public-safety challenges while supporting the mental-health needs of communities.

 

WNE, GCC Accelerate Pathways to OT Doctorate

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) and Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced an innovative articulation agreement that streamlines the path for students pursuing careers in occupational therapy. This new associate to doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) transfer program provides GCC allied health students with a seamless transition to WNE’s 3+3 dual-degree programs, culminating in a doctorate in occupational therapy. Designed to provide a structured and efficient academic journey, the agreement allows eligible students to transfer from GCC’s associate in science allied health program into WNE’s bachelor of science in health studies or bachelor of arts in psychology program. From there, students progress into the university’s doctor of occupational therapy program housed within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS). Current GCC students in the allied health program are eligible and can transfer to WNE as juniors in the 3+3 OTD program as early as next fall as long as they have taken the necessary coursework, met the GPA criteria, and have graduated with their associate degree.  In terms of cost and time, the 3+3 program saves students an entire year of schooling as it takes just six years to earn a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Students will be informed of this opportunity during their application process at GCC and can indicate their interest at the time of matriculation. WNE and GCC will collaborate on outreach and advising initiatives to ensure prospective students receive the guidance they need to succeed. This agreement underscores both institutions’ dedication to equipping students with the skills and credentials needed to thrive in the dynamic field of occupational therapy.