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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of March and April 2023. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

EAST LONGMEADOW

Pioneer Athletic Center
21 Baldwin St.
Danielle McKinnon

Pioneer Valley Arms
50-58 Shaker Road
Kendall Knapik

TigerPress
50 Industrial Dr.
Jennifer Shafii

GREAT BARRINGTON

Awaken with Susan Inc.
140 West Ave., Suite B
Susan Quam

Bernal Woodworks Inc.
131 Monument Valley Road
Andrew Bernal

Connect First Consulting
389 Main St.
Lais Howard

Fairground Real Estate
631 Main St.
Eric Streuernagle

LaundryLand
11 School St.
Paula Kohler

The Little Store
88-90 Main St.
Victor Cella

Macony Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
100 Maple St.
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc.

Marshalls #1362
354 Stockbridge Road
Marshalls of Massachusetts Inc.

MotherhoodWorks
50 Castle St., Suite 2
Ilana Siegal

Refill GB
152 Main St.
Jamie McCormack

Shire Glass Co.
87 Railroad St.
Matthew Meandro

TW McClelland LLC
597 Main St.
Thomas McClelland

Whimsy Media
211 Oak St.
Jordyn Cormier

HOLYOKE

FTF
475 Beech St.
Ronny Authier

Gold & Diamonds
50 Holyoke St.
Lavinia Oprea

The Hair Place
103 Chapin St.
Ronald Holland

Lovely Affairs
193 High St.
Jacqueline Bones

Maranatha Cleaning
183 Sargeant St.
Marcos Colon, Felicita Colon

QA Maintenance
98 Lower Westfield Road
Frances Russell

Rodriguez’s Holyoke Kenpo Karate
233 Maple St.
Lizabeth Rodriguez

Springfield Grocery
845 Main St.
Muhammad Khawaja

Through the Trees Photo
10 Cook St.
Kevin Fitzell

LENOX

Berkshire Roll Off
18 Crystal St.
Daniel Hunter

Catwalk Boutique
51 Church St.
Sherry Betit

Doctor Sax House
35 Walker St.
Bryan Binder

Holistic Balance and Bodywork
55 Pittsfield Road, Building 5, Unit B
Jermaine Gomes

LAM
194 Main St.
Leonard Miller

Sohn Fine Art
69 Church St.
Cassandra Sohn

Sports School Day Camp
194 Main St.
Leonard Miller

PALMER

D&M Auto Repair
1422 Park St.
Nathan Jensen

Dean P. Browne Home Improvement
203 State St.
Dean Browne

Wen Ming House
1427 North Main St.
Tian Hau Yang

SOUTH HADLEY

Cote Entertainment & Lighting
23 Grandview St.
Cote Entertainment & Lighting

SOUTHWICK

Aerogreen Urban Farm LLC
23 Bonnie View Road
Renee McGee

Crawl Mat
21 Babb Road
Denis Zinchenko

Echo Home Remodeling
10 Cedar St., Apt. 12
Philip Billington

Illuminated Girl Art
287 College Highway
Julie Seibert

Munm Brook Valley Camp
353 North Loomis St.
Stephanie Price

Southwick Services
1 Eden Hill Lane
Diana King

Total Home Services Inc.
445 College Highway
Anthony Whitehead

Tractor Supply Co.
673 College Highway
Jeff Stiles

Twin Pines Holistic Health
152 Berkshire Ave.
Chelsea Pratt

STOCKBRIDGE

Pecorino Provisions
36 Main St.
Claire Raposo

Wander and Whimsy Travels
36 East St.
Chelsea Bordonaro

WESTFIELD

The Crafty Chics
48 Stephanie Lane
Melissa Connors

Designed by Depino
57 Patriots Dr.
Laurie Depino

East Mountain Country Store
349 East Mountain Road
Clifford Laraway

Eastern Vehicle Recycling Inc.
88 Neck Road
Eastern Vehicle Recycling Inc.

Estelle Leeds Artists Management
26 Lady Slipper Circle
Estelle Leeds

Oksana’s Art
3 Sherman St.
Oksana Chepurenko

Pioneer Valley on the Move
94 North Elm St.
Rachel Burke

Rolling Hills Lawn Care LLC
23 Bates St.
Daniel Fontaine

Roof Maxx of Enfield
53 Murray Ave.
AG Home Infusion LLC

Sophy Nails and Spa
84 Main St.
Chansophy Lim

Thunder in the Valley Festival
99 Northridge Road
Unbroken Wings Inc.

Tribeca Gastro Bar & Grille
89 Elm St.
Connecticut Valley Restaurant Group

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of March and April 2023. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

Community Care Resources
41 Woodlawn St.
$4,800 — Install fire-alarm system

Emma Jopson
46 St. James Ave.
$18,000 — Air sealing and weatherization

Brian Lapointe
219 School St.
$26,000 — Demolish and dispose of existing two-story front porch, replace second-floor door with window, build one-story porch with roof, replace first-floor entry door, fix existing fascia and soffit at roof, replace shingles on half the roof

O’Leary-Vincunas No Two LLC
102 First Ave.
$15,000 — Create staff break room in existing warehouse facility

Drew Petrolati
269 Chicopee St.
$11,250 — Install tub replacement and wall surround system

Society Faith Methodist Church
191 Montcalm St.
$12,270 — Replace 10 windows

Lee Suhyun
116 School St.
$72,833 — Roofing

HADLEY

Home Depot USA Inc.
358 Russell St.
N/A — Install non-illuminated wall signs

LEE

200 Laurel LLC
200 Laurel St.
$12,200 — Convert existing motel to 16 apartments

Philip Levy, Rita Levy
880 East St.
$1,200 — Install four windows

Ericedis Olaverria
26 Railroad St.
$13,000 — Install 20 windows

Martin Robertson
1290 Cape St.
$16,000 ­— Add addition on back of existing studio space

PITTSFIELD

David Kahn
38 North St.
$34,000 — Roofing

Lori McHugh
307 Elm St.
$12,000 — Roofing

Ranchodji Inc.
16 Cheshire Road
$65,685 — Flooring

William Rhodes
161 Seymour St.
$74,150 — Install new wet and dry sprinkler system

NORTHAMPTON

Fitzgerald Realty Corp.
224 Prospect St.
$27,930 — Siding on second floor

Gleason Bros. Inc.
7 Pearl St.
$4,000 — Add partition wall

Livett Lovett & Crumberg
184 Main St.
$5,000 — Build half-wall to support new counter

Meadowbrook Preservation Associates LP
491 Bridge Road
$159,420 — Replace pool

Northampton Community Arts Trust Inc.
33 Hawley St.
$1,017,837 — New drainage for existing downspouts, new seating area, interior renovation to parts of building

Northwood Development LLC
15 Atwood Dr.
$9,000 — Create emergency egress

Nova Realty Holdings Inc.
9½ Market St.
$37,752 — Install roof-mount solar system

ServiceNet Inc.
48 Pleasant St.
$15,480 — Awning sign

SPRINGFIELD

1277 Liberty St. LLC
1355 Liberty St.
$120,000 — Alter space at previous Kmart building into new Fun City trampoline amusement park

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$94,206 — Alter space for a new ships ladder and vestibule for elevator machine room access in Springfield Building

David Duncan Sr., Walter Patterson, Robert Sullivan
115 Progress Ave.
$37,000 — Add insulation to attic of Teamsters Local 404

The Republican Co.
1860 Main St.
$53,691 — Remove and replace fire-alarm system

Restoration Worship Center
1492 Boston Road
$190,307.50 — Roofing

Salvation Army of Massachusetts Inc. Adult Rehabilitation Center
840 Boston Road
$23,000 — Add insulation to roof and walls

Springfield Hobby Club Housing Inc.
307 Chestnut St.
$98,900 — Remove and replace Seniority House

Springfield Museums Corp.
74 Fairfield St.
$23,164 — Install accessible modular aluminum ramp to rear of building

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of March 2023.

CHICOPEE

Curry Realty LLC
765 Memorial Dr.
$412,230 — Exterior renovations to showroom and service building, including removal and replacement of existing metal siding and aluminum composite panels and updates to interior finishes

Hare Krishna Springfield Hotel LLC
36 Johnny Cake Hollow
$48,234 — Repair drywall and closets in 45 rooms, paint

Lot 2A Chicopee LLC
729 Fuller Road
$75,000 — Roofing, exterior painting, install fiber cement siding on small section of wall over porch roof, minor framing for new signage

McKinley Chicopee LLC
38 Asinof Ave.
$405,820 — Roofing

Pioneer Valley Refrigerated
149 Plainfield St.
$69,969 — Roofing

HADLEY

333 Russell Street LLC
333 Russell St.
N/A — Frame wood walls in front of block exterior walls

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco LLC
367 Russell St.
N/A — Rework sales-floor display features, miscellaneous painting

LEE

AJT Realty Trust
335 Forest St.
$50,000 — AT&T to swap existing antennas and remote radio units with new ones

Community Health Programs Inc.
11 Quarry Hill Road
$11,122 — Revise existing sprinkler-system coverage to accommodate new tenant layout

Lee Outlets LLC
17 Premium Outlet Blvd.
$196,400 — Roofing

Onyx Specialty Papers Inc.
40 Willow St.
$45,995 — Roofing

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Hospitality Group LLC
1 West St.
$35,000 — Dish to place three antennas, six remote radio units, three junction boxes, and six cables

Berkshire Hospitality Group LLC
1 West St.
$1,000 — Take down drywall, hang new drywall

Jean Yves Dejax
236 First St.
$12,664 — Roofing

Pitex LP
635 Merrill Road
$85,000 — Build playground equipment in existing space

Pittsfield Management Systems Inc.
1000 North St.
$129,890 — Replace 82 windows

Scarafoni Associates Nominee Trust
100 North St.
$30,000 — Replace four HVAC units

Tower 21C LLC
123 North St.
$25,000 — New tenant fit-out at basement level, including new service vestibule, bathroom, and two wash sinks

SPRINGFIELD

125 Paridon Street LLC
125 Paridon St.
$35,000 — AT&T to remove and replace 12 antennas

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$98,144 — Repair existing employee entrance vestibule

City of Springfield
70 Tapley St.
$6,800 — Replace stairs and railing to front loading dock at DPW building

FPS Inc.
1259 East Columbus Ave.
N/A — Repair Burger King restaurant damaged by car impact; remove and replace damaged brick, storefront glazing, and header beam

New North Citizens Council Inc.
2455 Main St.
$59,500 — Frame, insulate, and install drywall to one wall at New North Citizens Council

Yasmin Siddiqui
17 Locust St.
$15,000 — Roofing

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

EML Transportation Inc., 81 Regency Park Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Emil Ibadov, same. Transportation services.

BELCHERTOWN

Owen W. Sedlacek Memorial Foundation Inc., 35 Meadow Pond Road, Belchertown, MA 01007. Carissa P. Sedlacek, same. A nonprofit organization established for the purpose of mentoring young people during their transition from secondary school into higher education environments.

EASTHAMPTON

The Manny Rodriguez Scholarship Fund Inc., 226 Pleasant St., Suite 241, Easthampton, MA 01027. Elizabeth Rodriguez, 49 Parsons St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Scholarship program whose mission is to provide an opportunity for bipoc, trans/gnc/nb identity, or disability low-income members of the Western Mass. community to join our ceramics family.

LONGMEADOW

Inclusion Space Inc., 89 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Nechama Katan, same. Nonprofit organization established to teach skills to individuals with disabilities, document and share success stories, and teaching methodologies. Provide grants for lessons and focus on trades and other skills leading to future employment.

PALMER

Sinigur Heating and Cooling Inc., 3 Pioneer Dr., Palmer, MA 01069. Eduard Sinigur, same. Heating and cooling services.

PITTSFIELD

Agn Rainier Inc., 82 Wendell Avenue, Ste. 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kevin Sypniewski, 1685 Los Carneros Ave., Napa, CA 94556. Insurance brokerage.

SPRINGFIELD

Beyond Emergence Inc., 415 State St., Springfield, MA 01105. Amanda Gauthier, same. A nonprofit organization established to fundraise for student and family needs that we are unable to support with current school funding, such as support with rent, medical bills, or other student needs.

La Espada Afilada De Jehova Inc., 84 Tyler St., Springfield, MA 01109. Osvaldo Almodovar, 148 Leary Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. A spiritual organization designed to help the community without housing, orphans, widows, alcoholics, and drug addicts. We instill the words of faith, hope and love without condemning nor judging.

VBS Foundation, Inc., 100 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Matthew Drury, same. Funding and operation of a nonprofit summer collegiate baseball team in the NECBL league.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

CJL Painting and Cleaning Inc., 74 Russel St Unit 2, West Springfield, MA 01089. Cristiano J Lopes, same. Commercial and residential painting and cleaning services.

Nano Inks USA Inc., 150 Front St., Suite 2, West Springfield, MA 01089. Paul Giusto, 11 Sawgrass Lane, Southwick, MA 01077. Manufacturing and sales of inks, coatings, adhesive.

WESTFIELD

Gold Vine Moving and Storage Inc., 43 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085. Jason Lee Levine, same. In-state eviction moving and storage.

JP Garages Inc., 247 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Jorge Luis Perez Sr, 12 Lewis St., Westfield, MA 01085.Holding company.

Refinedmen Inc., 120 Franklin St., Westfield, MA 01085. Roger Oprecht, same. Re-sell products on Amazon and Walmart.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2023.

BELCHERTOWN

AVS
424 Springfield Road
Matthew Fillmore

Cold Spring Self Storage
159 Bay Road
Trista Fedor

Equine K9 Chiropractic
22 South Main St.
Bethany Boehle

Lanzi, Elisa M.
47 Two Ponds Road
Elisa Lanzi

LM Dreams Publishing and Designs
5 Eastview Dr.
Lynn Yovina

Marie Foley, LMHC
36 Dana Hill Road
Marie-Claire Foley

Roger McGinnis Trucking
7 Brandywine Dr.
Roger McGinnis, Grete McGinnis

The Vintage Barn
365 Bardwell St.
Lisa Allen

DEERFIELD

Elevate Salon Studio Inc.
15 Sunrise Ave.
Marcia Hawkins

Kapoor Mobil Mart Inc.
242 Conway Road
Sawkat Wally

HOLYOKE

Appleton Market
435 Appleton St.
Victor Ramos

CC Home Improvement
525 South St., Apt. 2R
Carlos Colon

De la Sole Sneakers
98 Lower Westfield Road, Suite 101
Carlos Colondres

F&M Motor Sales
414A South St.
Michael Gruszka

Garage
50 Holyoke St., Unit E272
GRG USA LLC

ILA Film Lab and Store
287 High St., Suite 212
Jonathan Davila

Lea & Lea LLC
207½ Sargeant St.
Hamze Al Jammal

Lux Properties
1155 Hampden St.
Alexa Vargas, Zaiell Vargas

McKenney Hearth & Home
100 Northampton St.
David McKenney, Nora Wine

Messier Funeral Home
1944 Northampton St.
Michael Martel

PARPE
55 Laura Lane
Patti Cutler

Red Leaf Investigations
34 Joanne Dr.
James Albert

Round 1 Bowling Amusement
50 Holyoke St., #J210
Shintaro Kaji, Toshiro Sasayama, Hirotoshi Takahashi

SPJ
1002 Hampden St.
Allan Nolan

The Spot Shop
50 Holyoke St.
Michael Guzman

Sunglass Hut
50 Holyoke St., #C324
Sarag Andersen

Xfinity
50 Holyoke St.
Tom Donnelly

LONGMEADOW

Aislinn Paige Art
47 Braclay St.
Aislynn Calabrese

AK Paint
123 Arlington Road
Andrew Kessler

BOC Construction
85 Mill Road
Barry O’Connor

Counting the Cost Bookkeeping
38 Chiswick St.
Nicole Blasa Loud

Destination Health
175 Dwight Road
Jeri Beales

JBC Go LLC
18 South Park Ave.
Jennifer Baggette Cosgrove

Maggi Marriage Ceremonies
58 Robin Road
Robert Salvatore Maggi

PITTSFIELD

BalloonBliss
1749 East St.
Amanda Brooks

The Berkshire Eagle
75 South Church St.
Fredric Rutberg

Big Y Express #83
202 West St.
Big Y Foods Inc.

Coggins of the Berkshires
746 East St.
Occopa LLC

Eversource Energy
333 West St.
NSTAR Electric Co.

Four One Three Salon Inc.
54 Wendell Ave., Unit B
Alicia Powers

Frontline Financial Partners
700 South St.
Dylan Bencivenga

Harvest Power Solar
82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100
Harvest Power LLC

JNE Home Improvement
74 Broad St.
John Ireland

Johnson Ford
694 East St.
The Johnson Dealerships Inc.

KLE Project Services
82 Wendell Ave.
KLE Inc.

Lenox Hair Styles
136 Elm St.
275 Highland Ave.

New Village Transport
61 Stoddard Ave.
Jonathan Villanuera

Old Soul Sounds
77 Seymour St.
Craig Spencer Hopkins

Tina Brazie Creative Family Crafts
59 Bartlett Ave.
Tina Brazie

TriMountain Insurance
82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100
TriMountain Corp.

SOUTH HADLEY

Kovacs & Co.
97 Pearl St.
Gabriel Kovacs

Notre Dame Monuments
65 Lyman St.
David Montovani

Renegade Souls
57 School St.
Renegade Souls

Summit Mechanical
48 Summit St.
Robert Forest

SPRINGFIELD

Mutual Enterprises Inc.
255 Berkshire Ave.
Christopher Cantalini

NailsCon Amor
874 State St.
Analiz Rivera

New York Sound & Motion Productions Inc.
1350 Main St.
Edward Brown III

Our Family & Friends LLC
932 Worthington St.
Arlene Hassan

Pafumi Auto Care Center
389 Main St.
BWK Inc.

Parker Pizzeria
1190 Parker St.
Feber 1907 Inc.

Primo’s Auto Center
125 Main St.
Armando Tereso

Raw Beauty Brand LLC
34 Hobson St.
Crystal Valdez

Shamrock Market
1116 St. James Ave.
Samia Azeem

Sharp Lines Remodeling & Painting
55 State St.
Jeffrey Horsman

Shyguns
129 Florence St.
Jailyne

Stylez Barber Studio
186 State St.
Rosa Lee Rivera

Supreme Mart
1295 Worcester St.
OA Supreme LLC

Tacos Shapines
668 Liberty St.
Blanca Sanchez

Tiara’s Child Care
83 Ingersoll Grove
Tiara Mitchell

Tienda Guatemala
78 Mooreland St.
Elvia Morales Lopez

Tribe 46ers
5 Rogers Ave.
Wilson Maloni

Trucks R Us Group LLC
53 Stephanie Circle
Jean Joseph

Valet Park of America
185 Spring St.
Theodore Chagnon

We Belong
20 Fort St.
Tyreed Olivo

Wilson Enterprise
18 Montcalm St.
Kenneth Wilson

XMD Xtreme Mobile Detail
129 Darling St.
Joel Carrero

Yuyi’s Family Child Care
43 Horace St.
Yuliana Abreu German

Zaza Green
311 Page Blvd.
311 Page Blvd Holding Group LLC

WESTFIELD

Daniel Harvester, Attorney at Law
4 Fritz Ave.
Daniel Harvester

Everything Remodeling
76 Southwick Road
Jose Rivera

Gietek Landscaping
3 Atwater St.
Nicholas Gietek

JB Home Inspections
330 Buck Pond Road
John Borges

Kimberly Hatch Photography
77 Mill St., Suite 011
Kimberly Hatch

Marissa’s Golf Movement
396 East Mountain Road
Marissa Crow

Preferred Domestics
9 Myrtle Ave.
Lamont Carroll

Responsible Driving of Westfield LLC
132 Elm St.
Responsible Driving of Westfield LLC

Westfield Mass Handyman
402 Papermill Road
Michael Clegg

Bankruptcies

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

34 Sumner Realty LLC
785 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 11
Date: 03/02/2023

Belliveau, Mark A.
96 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/07/2023

Braman, Robert B.
144 North Blandford Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/28/2023

Brown, Richard W.
101 Dunham Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/09/2023

Daniel, Lonell
162 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/14/2023

Dufresne, Raymond E.
36D St. Kolbe Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/15/2023

Durand, Jay P.
73 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/13/2023

Famiglietti, Bernard
a/k/a FamigliettiBernardo
a/k/a FamigliettiBenny
48 East Drumlin Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/06/2023

Hibberd, Milagros
a/k/a Ruiz, Milagros
1185 Westfield St., Apt. 18
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/28/2023

Houck, Robert B.
PO Box 425
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/15/2023

Johanna Hall Consulting
Hall, Johanna Elizabeth
244 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/08/2023

Krafchuk, Thomas J.
78 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2023

Lafond, Henri D.
129 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/13/2023

Monteiro, Anthony J.
6 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/08/2023

Moore, Christopher L.
14 Donovan St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/08/2023

Moore, Michael D.
11 Broad St.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/01/2023

Mountain, Christa
491 Main St., Apt. 6
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/01/2023

Palatino, Laurie A.
268 Palmer Road, Unit #10
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/15/2023

Prats, Mayra P.
70 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/13/2023

Provencal, Richard Albert
Provencal, Nancy
194 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/10/2023

Ramos, Frank R.
19 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/08/202

Robare, Jeannette M.
17 Frink St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/13/2023

Vadivel, Chandra Prakash
115 Northampton St., Apt. 3B
Boston, MA 02118
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/13/2023

White, Darnelle
58 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/10/2023

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

127 Ludwig Branch Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: A-O-K RT
Seller: Steven R. Rossi
Date: 03/17/23

BERNARDSTON

27-A Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Shawn E. Stockwell
Seller: Mtglq Investors LP
Date: 03/16/23

Mount Hermon Station Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Michael Budrewicz
Seller: Arthur Cohen 1995 RET
Date: 03/15/23

BUCKLAND

100 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael T. O’Brien
Seller: Jason Cusimano
Date: 03/13/23

55 State St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $345,500
Buyer: BB&H Holdings LLC
Seller: Jessfx LLC
Date: 03/15/23

CONWAY

106 Upper Baptist Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Daniel Wright
Seller: Edward A. Zajac
Date: 03/09/23

DEERFIELD

4 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Greenfield Road LLC
Seller: Angel Properties LLC
Date: 03/15/23

190 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: John R. Detweiler
Seller: James D. Marciano
Date: 03/08/23

71 Mathews Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Douglas R. Kremm
Seller: Joseph J. Morsman
Date: 03/10/23

GILL

9 Mount Hermon Station Road
Gill, MA 01360
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Michael Budrewicz
Seller: Arthur Cohen 1995 RET
Date: 03/15/23

GREENFIELD

42 Kenwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Edward Zajac
Seller: Christal L. Cutler
Date: 03/09/23

35 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $353,500
Buyer: Michael Lentz
Seller: Madeleine A. Cohen
Date: 03/07/23

39 Plantation Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: James M. Burke
Seller: Leboeuf Jr., Paul D., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/23

7 Prospect Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Colin J. Hoyt
Seller: Monahan Int.
Date: 03/07/23

249 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Bridger Felton
Seller: Carpenter, Willard H., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/23

LEVERETT

118 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jason Goodhind
Seller: Lloyd, Susan Brierley, (Estate)
Date: 03/16/23

LEYDEN

234 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Pedro J. Borgos
Seller: Joan A. Smith
Date: 03/07/23

MONTAGUE

15 X St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Aaron G. Milewski
Seller: Eugene M. Milewski
Date: 03/15/23

ORANGE

437 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Casa Amigos Restaurant
Seller: Yiantsidis NT
Date: 03/07/23

190 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Andre Depaula
Seller: Reinol E. Suarez
Date: 03/14/23

320 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michael D. Squire
Seller: AGT Homes LLC
Date: 03/17/23

SHELBURNE

80 Wilson Graves Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $246,700
Buyer: Jonathan C. Graves
Seller: James W. Graves
Date: 03/07/23

SHUTESBURY

70 Cooleyville Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ross Kiely
Seller: Rehorka, Frank G., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

WHATELY

73 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $862,700
Buyer: DKS Management LLC
Seller: Andrew F. Gianino
Date: 03/08/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

31 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Bryon D. Turcotte
Seller: MAA Property LLC
Date: 03/13/23

85 Broz Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Craig Sedelow
Seller: Dominik A. Dasilva
Date: 03/16/23

116 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tifany M. Inacio
Seller: Aaron F. Starke
Date: 03/16/23

31 Fruwirth Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Paul Jarrett
Seller: David C. Fazio
Date: 03/13/23

61 Hemlock Ridge
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Michael J. Pellerin
Seller: Daniel P. Kozikowski
Date: 03/07/23

92 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ryan Henrichon
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 03/07/23

84 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Laverdure, Scott D., (Estate)
Date: 03/16/23

15 Marla Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Charles J. Lavimodiere
Seller: Richard W. Heer
Date: 03/06/23

34 Mooreland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 03/15/23

71 Norman Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Andri Zhyhaniuk
Seller: Beane, Helen T., (Estate)
Date: 03/16/23

4 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Samantha Paradis
Seller: Tonya L. Bigus
Date: 03/06/23

633-635 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Erika Matos
Seller: Janet F. Maynard
Date: 03/17/23

662 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Haskell Holdings LLC
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 03/10/23

75 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Gino Serra
Seller: Joseph T. Janick RET
Date: 03/07/23

BRIMFIELD

140 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Chad B. Hayes
Seller: Samuel Edvalson
Date: 03/10/23

381 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Gavin Racicot
Seller: Joyce E. Stocks
Date: 03/16/23

CHICOPEE

3 Allen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Kamaraj Pandurangan
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 03/09/23

21 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Erick C. Weber
Seller: 21 Alvord Ave LLC
Date: 03/17/23

49 Anson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Cristina G. Gonzalez
Seller: Walter J. Rose
Date: 03/10/23

30 Bardon St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $358,500
Buyer: Yashira Rodriguez
Seller: Melendez FT
Date: 03/14/23

175 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Anderson Builders & Son LLC
Seller: Residential Rental LLC
Date: 03/16/23

496 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Samuel Mubiru
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 03/10/23

11 Call St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Chicopee St. Realty LLC
Seller: Fairview Fence Inc.
Date: 03/08/23

604 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Chicopee St. Realty LLC
Seller: Fairview Fence Inc.
Date: 03/08/23

268 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Tatyana Gingeruha
Seller: Welch FT
Date: 03/06/23

60 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Diane J. Pirnie
Seller: Diane S. Denby
Date: 03/10/23

24 Hartford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Matthew Ogrodowicz
Seller: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Date: 03/16/23

367 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: T. & Bettye Thomas IRT
Seller: Steven Huard
Date: 03/10/23

17 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $311,500
Buyer: Colleen Wolfe
Seller: Czelusniak, Jeannine R., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

77 Lapa Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Marek Strojvus
Seller: Jared Lavallee
Date: 03/14/23

684 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rachel M. Pinney
Seller: Hollie A. Smith
Date: 03/10/23

4 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Michael R. Moore
Seller: Kristina M. Vieira
Date: 03/15/23

85 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Dylan J. Brochu
Seller: Gregory S. Gwozdz
Date: 03/16/23

108 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Gibson
Seller: Kyle G. Beaudreault
Date: 03/15/23

114 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Ian G. MacDonald
Seller: Ross E. Domingos
Date: 03/06/23

9 Randall St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Erik Taylor
Seller: Patricia J. Bousquet
Date: 03/14/23

116 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $604,000
Buyer: LSH Investment LLC
Seller: Harty, Richard S., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

250 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ahmed Aljashaam
Seller: Jones, Dean, (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

106 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kay L. Loudon
Seller: Pablo Colon
Date: 03/10/23

151 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Emilio P. Gaudette
Seller: Christine L. Lopes
Date: 03/16/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

3 Fairway Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Issra Jamal
Seller: Suparna Sarkar
Date: 03/14/23

126 Meadowbrook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $482,000
Buyer: Ingo Koomoa-Lange
Seller: Ralph C. Zepke
Date: 03/07/23

190 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: 190 Pleasant St. LLC
Seller: Piper Lowe Real Estate Group LLC
Date: 03/16/23

341 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Soflo Tower Realty LLC
Seller: KRM Real Estate LLC
Date: 03/16/23

HAMPDEN

35 Fernwood Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: David Soto
Seller: Judith A. Perusse
Date: 03/13/23

13 Martin Farms Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Susan Lucia
Seller: Piper Lowe Real Estate Group LLC
Date: 03/15/23

47 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $236,678
Buyer: Newrez LLC
Seller: Timothy Cairney
Date: 03/08/23

HOLYOKE

72 Belvidere Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Maya J. Grindrod
Seller: Peltier FT
Date: 03/14/23

55 Dupuis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $183,300
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Edward Mims
Date: 03/17/23

201 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Valley Opportunity Council
Seller: New England Farm Workers Council
Date: 03/10/23

51 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Bobbie S. Small
Seller: Raul Bermudez
Date: 03/17/23

71 Lynch Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Victor P. Lorenzi
Seller: Sandra J. Mimoso
Date: 03/08/23

470 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Phantom Holdings LLC
Seller: Standard Properties Inc.
Date: 03/16/23

30 Mowry Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Justin Mandeville
Seller: Elsie M. Bouchard
Date: 03/09/23

74-76 Newton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: 117 All Gas No Breakz LLC
Seller: Asj Properties LLC
Date: 03/10/23

78 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Alexppark LLC
Seller: New Line Realty LLC
Date: 03/17/23

131 Ontario Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Anna Robinson
Seller: Kenneth L. Atchison
Date: 03/17/23

LUDLOW

276 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Aydin Oflu
Seller: Mee H. Lam
Date: 03/07/23

56 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $565,160
Buyer: Dwain E. Reeder
Seller: Richard D. Plaut
Date: 03/17/23

78 Leetewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. O’Connell
Seller: SRV Properties LLC
Date: 03/15/23

6 Marias Way
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Altan Ibas
Seller: Alicinio Martins
Date: 03/10/23

Swan Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Dias Properties LLC
Seller: Lopata, Casimir S., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/23

75 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Robert Fisher
Seller: Daniel W. Counts
Date: 03/17/23

143 Yarmouth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Marisa Alwon
Seller: Andrew Jablow
Date: 03/13/23

MONSON

1 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $300,500
Buyer: Lord Boucher LLC
Seller: First Church Of Monson
Date: 03/16/23

13 Silva St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Rebecca Belcher
Seller: Nicholas Markopoulos
Date: 03/09/23

83 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Murphy
Seller: Andrew L. Strong
Date: 03/09/23

PALMER

7 Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $155,167
Buyer: Shaw Development Inc.
Seller: Jeffrey B. Wilson
Date: 03/06/23

2275 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Linda Brennan
Seller: Diane M. Rosa
Date: 03/15/23

1038 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: GJL RNL NT
Seller: Richard T. Tenczar
Date: 03/17/23

3018 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01009
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Violette
Seller: Elizabeth M. Wall
Date: 03/10/23

45 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Olivia M. Comeau
Seller: Heather R. Sedelow
Date: 03/16/23

SPRINGFIELD

Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Springfield College
Seller: Stutts, Lavinia E., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

550 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Family & Developments LLC
Seller: Robert C. Maurice
Date: 03/10/23

588-590 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: A-O-K RT
Seller: Joanna Olivieri
Date: 03/09/23

877-879 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Benedicto M. Rodriguez
Seller: Mint Realty Group LLC
Date: 03/17/23

72 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Evan O. Dias
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 03/13/23

41 Biltmore St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Edward L. Labonte
Seller: Violet A. Moses
Date: 03/07/23

795 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Juliette A. Cardona
Seller: Lucas R. Manzi
Date: 03/16/23

803 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Mcnally
Seller: Diaz, Efain D., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/23

34 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: A. Reyes Homes LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 03/09/23

32 Brentwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James McCarthy
Seller: Trang H. Lam
Date: 03/16/23

109 Bretton Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jose M. Lopez
Seller: Andrew J. Campbell
Date: 03/17/23

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $372,304
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

82 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jacob Root
Seller: Officium LLC
Date: 03/17/23

114 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: 3n Property LLC
Seller: Edward L. Labonte
Date: 03/07/23

33 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Hamlet Hernandez
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 03/10/23

116 Edgemere Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: M. & F. Vazquez Home Improvement
Seller: Harned, Michael M., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

25 Fairhaven Dr.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Yamil A. Grau-Hani
Seller: James W. Fiore RET
Date: 03/09/23

57 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Keishla M. Gonzalez
Seller: Darryl C. Foye
Date: 03/17/23

102 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Dorice V. Meyitang
Seller: John S. Marrero
Date: 03/06/23

382 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jamil Y. Asad-Ubinas
Seller: Thorpe Ft
Date: 03/17/23

191 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Genevieve Construction Development Group
Seller: Genevieve Construction Development Group I
Date: 03/16/23

153 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Czelusniak, Gary, (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

61 Greene St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Chamber Investment Group LLC
Seller: Ezra C. Walker
Date: 03/06/23

57-59 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Emma P. Parra
Seller: Rodriguez, Jose A., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/23

54 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Wilson & Family Re LLC
Seller: Elinor L. Kolbier
Date: 03/10/23

194 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Creton Spencer
Seller: Rachael A. Rhodes
Date: 03/10/23

74 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Amanda De Leon
Seller: Maria Vanegas
Date: 03/10/23

30-32 Joseph St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Grisela C. Romero
Seller: Linda J. Clain
Date: 03/06/23

18-20 Kendall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Natacha J. Clerger
Seller: Elzbieta Kosinski
Date: 03/13/23

115 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Logan Kelley
Seller: Dorota Glosowitz
Date: 03/10/23

33 Kittrell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Sarah K. Swanberry
Seller: Justin K. Barroso
Date: 03/10/23

198 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Chaching Co.
Seller: Phyllis H. Prendergast
Date: 03/13/23

41-43 Lansing Place
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Shannoya Beezer
Seller: Vince LLC
Date: 03/15/23

14 Leroy Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joelia N. Lopez
Seller: Maven Investments Co. LLC
Date: 03/13/23

334-336 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Santos A. Gomez
Seller: JV Properties Inc.
Date: 03/07/23

72 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Brandon Paz
Seller: Springfield Portfolio Holdings
Date: 03/10/23

132 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Johemy Vilchez
Seller: Elvis D. Rodriquez
Date: 03/06/23

163-165 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Juan Mercado
Seller: Springfield Holdings Of NJ LLC
Date: 03/07/23

6 Michigan St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Chris Austin
Seller: Nancy W. Crowell
Date: 03/10/23

100-102 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: VMC Investments LLC
Seller: Junior R. McKenzie
Date: 03/17/23

175 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $627,000
Buyer: Conrad Blake
Seller: Paul Murphy
Date: 03/08/23

94 Milton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alexander J. MacDonald
Seller: Edwin O. Garcia
Date: 03/10/23

90 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Fergie M. Perez
Seller: Milly G. Caraballo
Date: 03/10/23

28-30 Nelson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 2830 Nelson LLC
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 03/09/23

94 Northway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Sylvia Abad
Seller: Henry Chhim
Date: 03/15/23

254 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Aida Rivera
Seller: Maria Felix
Date: 03/17/23

602 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nicholas T. Wilkes
Seller: Lisa L. Wolfe
Date: 03/07/23

40 Pembroke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Emma Glowania
Seller: NRES LLC
Date: 03/13/23

25 Plum St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Veronica E. Ortiz
Seller: Jessca L. Scott
Date: 03/09/23

52 Portulaca Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Krupczak
Seller: Stephanie L. Godek
Date: 03/13/23

127-129 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $218,781
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

27 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Clifford Holensworth
Seller: My Hometown Mass. West TR
Date: 03/10/23

56 Rosedale Ave.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Hildah R. Kangethe
Seller: Jonathan M. Westbrooks
Date: 03/14/23

147 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Wilfred B. Rosario
Seller: 613 LLC
Date: 03/07/23

266 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Nashalie L. Delgado
Seller: Antonio Rivera
Date: 03/15/23

24-26 Sachem St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $243,100
Buyer: Spring Forth Prop LLC
Seller: Jeffrey D. Marget
Date: 03/16/23

80 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 80 Saint James Blvd. LLC
Seller: Speedway LLC
Date: 03/15/23

159 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jason R. Burchell
Seller: Andy Ocasio
Date: 03/08/23

663 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $218,883
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

51-59 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Snapland 59 LLC
Seller: City Church
Date: 03/10/23

66 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jemisa Douglas
Seller: City Of Homes Real Estate Ventures LLC
Date: 03/17/23

83-85 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,333
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

46-48 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $223,983
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

50-52 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $217,616
Buyer: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Seller: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Date: 03/16/23

878 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Residences At The Vault
Seller: 878 Worthington St. LLC
Date: 03/07/23

SOUTHWICK

11 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Gary R. Allen
Date: 03/16/23

TOLLAND

231 Thicket Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Peter Scrivener
Seller: Jacobs, George, (Estate)
Date: 03/09/23

WALES

16 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $492,500
Buyer: Phet Singvongsa
Seller: Howe, Janice M., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/23

18 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $492,500
Buyer: Phet Singvongsa
Seller: Howe, Janice M., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

10 Birch St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alison P. Perreault
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 03/10/23

341 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 341 Memorial Ave LLC
Seller: Speedway LLC
Date: 03/09/23

45 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Robert D. Spano
Seller: William C. O’Neill
Date: 03/10/23

374 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Morgan R. Vickers
Seller: William M. Swain
Date: 03/10/23

44 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Hashim Adwan
Seller: Tara Rai
Date: 03/15/23

36 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Emily L. Beebe
Seller: Dylan Brochu
Date: 03/16/23

WESTFIELD

33 Adams St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael D. Jones
Seller: David W. Ostrander TR
Date: 03/17/23

17 Charles St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Brianna M. Decker
Seller: Jonathan P. Camp
Date: 03/13/23

97 Devon Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $589,900
Buyer: Paul P. Levesque
Seller: David D. Healey
Date: 03/17/23

5 Forest Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jilliane Smith
Seller: Madhu Siwa
Date: 03/15/23

308 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Jose Quinones
Seller: Keybank
Date: 03/09/23

131 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Eric Gove
Seller: Tyler R. Grono
Date: 03/10/23

8 Morgan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Hill
Seller: Kyle E. Beroth
Date: 03/16/23

3 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Birdie Properties LLC
Seller: HUD
Date: 03/13/23

231 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Angela Buri
Seller: Denardo Lt
Date: 03/17/23

20 Tiffany Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Umesh Khadka
Seller: Saba Shahid
Date: 03/07/23

1080 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Eladio Lopez
Seller: David N. Franklin
Date: 03/13/23

WILBRAHAM

4 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Hannah Liggett
Seller: Suzanne R. Zeckhausen
Date: 03/15/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

171 State St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Mark Bucciarelli
Seller: Steven F. Linberg
Date: 03/06/23

214 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kate C. Woodmansee
Seller: Margaret M. Stratton
Date: 03/10/23

BELCHERTOWN

43 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Bear Runner Properties LLC
Seller: Alden Pond Properties LLC
Date: 03/09/23

North Liberty St., Lot 5
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Evergreen Design Build
Seller: Thomas R. Roberts
Date: 03/17/23

North Liberty St., Lot 6
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Evergreen Design Build
Seller: Thomas R. Roberts
Date: 03/17/23

CHESTERFIELD

1 Curtis Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Timothy M. Berniche
Seller: John K. Childs
Date: 03/16/23

78 Smith Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: David A. Pruzynski
Seller: Deborah A. Clapp
Date: 03/07/23

CUMMINGTON

442 West Cummington Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Erik O. Cubi
Seller: Meyers, Gerald D., (Estate)
Date: 03/15/23

EASTHAMPTON

65 Briggs St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Bryan C. Pascoe
Seller: Kozera Jr., Joseph E., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

39 Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $905,000
Buyer: Ann C. Kenworthy
Seller: Richard P. Bangham
Date: 03/16/23

9 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Jared S. Hirsch
Seller: N. E. Morales-Diaz
Date: 03/16/23

33 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Timothy C. Relihan
Seller: Ricky L. Benoit
Date: 03/16/23

16 West Lake St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jennifer Maybar
Seller: Erica Williams
Date: 03/09/23

GRANBY

276 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $299,995
Buyer: Choquette Capital Investments LLC
Seller: JJJ & Jay Inc.
Date: 03/10/23

49 Barton St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Terrence F. Szczygiel
Seller: Bruce L. Tetrault
Date: 03/09/23

61 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Five Corners LLC
Seller: Patricia A. Kasulinous
Date: 03/07/23

HADLEY

15 Cold Spring Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Debra Longo
Seller: Choquette Capital Investments LLC
Date: 03/07/23

5 Colony Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,700
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Valley Construction Co. Inc.
Date: 03/16/23

56 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Cassidy Fyden TR
Seller: Fydenkevez, E. A., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

NORTHAMPTON

4 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Billie Tedesco
Seller: Paula C. Czarniecki
Date: 03/16/23

SOUTH HADLEY

25-29 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Wayne A. Patnode
Date: 03/16/23

83 College St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Richard Reed
Seller: Trustees of Mount Holyoke College
Date: 03/13/23

61 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Lucien A. Dalton
Seller: Ethan L. Bagg
Date: 03/16/23

9 Lexington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Anna J. Rayno-Quirk
Seller: Gallagher Capital Group LLC
Date: 03/16/23

36 Lorraine Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Noah A. Nunes
Seller: Kevin A. Quesnel
Date: 03/09/23

58 Lyman Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Sveinson
Seller: Carrie A. Laudone
Date: 03/10/23

6 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Tkjm LLC
Seller: Wayne A. Patnode
Date: 03/16/23

38 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Doucette
Seller: Bogart, Elaine V., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/23

SOUTHAMPTON

129 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $935,000
Buyer: RET Of Brian J. Ingledue
Seller: Lewinski, Alexander, (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

124 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $127,388
Buyer: Deena L. Vandeberghe
Seller: Terrie M. Jarosz
Date: 03/06/23

WARE

130 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Carl Crevier
Seller: Brian Kellaher
Date: 03/13/23

50 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jared Romero
Seller: Castillo, Josefa, (Estate)
Date: 03/17/23

53 Maple St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Bartholomew Chenevert
Seller: Bousquet, Joyce A., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/23

95 Maple St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Rafaat A. Geres
Seller: T. & Son Property LLC
Date: 03/17/23

95-97 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Citadel Projects LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 03/15/23

214 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $517,000
Buyer: Michael Wilson
Seller: Adam Cornelius
Date: 03/17/23

WESTHAMPTON

342 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Raul A. Bermudez
Seller: Erica Trudell
Date: 03/17/23

WORTHINGTON

245 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $299,750
Buyer: Alysha M. Wozniak
Seller: Caitlin N. Donzell
Date: 03/06/23

Court Dockets

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

 

 

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

 

Linda Santos v. Moran Foods LLC d/b/a Save-A-Lot Ltd.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $35,215.61

Filed: 2/22/23

 

LM Insurance Corp. v. Golden Nails Construction Corp.

Allegation: Money owed for insurance premiums: $258,857.14

Filed: 2/23/23

 

Douglas DeLeo v. Stafford Pools LLC

Allegation: Breach of contract, intentional misrepresentation, negligent property damage: $75,000

Filed: 2/24/23

 

Waterman Excavating Inc. v. Wingwell LLC and Thorndike LLC

Allegation: Breach of contract: $937,048.77

Filed: 3/1/23

 

Maya McIntyre v. Brockway Transport Inc., DRT Transportation LLC, and John Doe

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $75,000

Filed: 3/1/23

 

Ronald Michonski and Nancy Michonski v. Northeastern Exteriors LLC d/b/a Rhino Shield of New England

Allegation: Breach of contract to paint house: $250,000

Filed: 3/3/23

 

Ralph Peppers v. Plastipak Packaging Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $3,107

Filed: 3/6/23

 

Wanda Rivera v. Family Dollar Stores of Massachusetts Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $157,513.20

Filed: 3/6/23

 

Paul Ross v. Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $100,000+

Filed: 3/8/23

 

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Gift of Gratitude

Mercy Medical Center announced that Liberty Bank Foundation has pledged a gift of $25,000 to the fundraising effort to create the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit. Following his cancer diagnosis, well-known restaurateur Andy Yee sought treatment at the Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center. Grateful for the care Yee received until his passing in 2021, his wife, Sarah, approached hospital leaders about creating a space dedicated to palliative care.

Gift of Gratitude

Pictured, from left: Mercy’s Geoffrey Hoyt; Liberty President and CEO David Glidden; Mercy and Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group President Deborah Bitsoli; Sister Caritas Cancer Center Director Dr. Philip Glynn; Sarah Yee and son Jamie Yee; and Liberty’s Tony Liberopoulos and Jeffrey Sattler.

 

 

Shining Stars

The Greater Chicopee Chamber opf Commerce’s signature Shining Stars Awards Gala, held March 3 at the Castle of Knights, recognized McKinstry Market Garden Inc. as Business of the Year, Holyoke Community College (HCC) as Nonprofit of the Year, Judith Corridan Danek as Citizen of the Year, and Mim Zayas as Volunteer of the Year.

Shining Stars

Pictured, back row, from left: Mike Knapik of Baystate Health; HCC President Christina Royal; Chicopee Mayor John Vieau; Bill McKinstry, Will McKinstry, and Warren McKi nstry of McKinstry Market Garden; Chicopee City Treasurer Marie Laflamme; Michelle Wirth of Mercedes-Benz of Springfield; and state Sen. Jake Oliveira. Front row, from left: Mim Zayas of Masis Staffing and Judith Corridan Danek of Health New England.

 

 

Celebrating Opportunities

 

ServiceNet recently hosted Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, acting Undersecretary of Human Services Dana Sullivan, and Commissioner of Disability Services Jane Ryder to its Rooster Café in Northampton. They were joined by state Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, among other guests. Participants in ServiceNet’s Rooster Café culinary program prepare meals and serve customers, using many ingredients from ServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield.

Celebrating Opportunities

Pictured, from left: ServiceNet President and CEO Sue Stubbs, culinary program participant Dani Rizzo, ServiceNet Director of Vocational Services Shawn Robinson, Comerford, and Ryder.

 

Agenda

Empty Bowls Fundraiser

April 1: The Amherst Survival Center will host its 15th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. at the center’s site at 138 Sunderland Road, North Amherst. Empty Bowls will offer in-person dining at the center, with service from state legislators, town leaders, and other special guests. Attendees may also take their soup to go. Guests select a unique, handcrafted bowl made by a local artist and choose between a dozen soups donated by local restaurants and freshly baked bread. Meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free soup options will be available. The keepsake bowl is theirs to keep as a reminder of all the other bowls they have helped to fill. Soft drinks are included, and wine and hard cider are available for purchase (cash only). Tickets cost $50 and are available online at www.amherstsurvival.org/emptybowls or by calling the Amherst Survival Center at (413) 549-3968, ext. 108. Guests who don’t want a handmade bowl may also choose soup-only tickets for adults ($30) or for children ($10). Children 2 and under are free. Tickets can also be purchased in person on the day of at the event.

 

SSO Chamber Concert

April 2: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will host its second chamber concert of the season at 3 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow. The concert will feature the Casey String Quartet, which is made up of Springfield Symphony Orchestra musicians. Four Springfield Symphony Orchestra string musicians that make up the Casey String Quartet will perform, including cellist Patricia (Tish) Edens, violinist Miho Matsuno, violinist Robert Lawrence, and violist Martha McAdams. The chamber concert will feature works by Edward Elgar, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Benjamin Britten, three composers whose works the Springfield Symphony Orchestra will be performing at its next concert at Symphony Hall on Saturday, April 15. The quartet will also perform a piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets can be purchased by calling the SSO box office at (413) 733-2291. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $10 for youth ages 4-18.

 

Best of Valley Voices Story Slam

April 8: The Best of Valley Voices Story Slam collaboration between the Academy of Music Theatre and New England Public Media will stage its eighth competition at the Academy of Music at 7:30 p.m. Audience members selected the top three storytellers from four slams performed at a variety of venues in the Valley between December and March, and now they will compete for the best of the best. Both novice and experienced storytellers will be sharing their five-minute, first-person narratives live on stage, and the audience will select the winner. Co-producers Lyrical Faith and Vanessa Cerillo, along with singer and songwriter Adam McElreath, will lead the audience along with the rules and voting tips. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.aomtheatre.com or call (413) 584-9032, ext. 105, Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

 

Free Shred Days

April 15, May 13: bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free shred days at local offices. The events will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the following dates and locations: April 15, bankESB, 241 Northampton St., Easthampton; and May 13, Home Depot parking lot, 350 Russell St., Hadley. No appointment is necessary. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, canceled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing personal or confidential information and shredding them safely and securely for free. Valley Green Shredding, a professional document-destruction company, will be on site and can accept up to two boxes of documents per person.

 

Harmonia V Concert

April 20: The Westfield Athenaeum and MOSSO (Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra) will present the third of a three-concert chamber music series, with Harmonia V performing at 7 p.m. Guy McLain, executive director of the Westfield Athenaeum, will offer a pre-performance talk at 6 p.m., which is free to ticket holders. The Connecticut-based Harmonia V, an innovative woodwind quintet, performs standard literature, seldom-heard treasures, and dynamic contemporary music. Members of the quintet include Springfield Symphony Orchestra and MOSSO horn player Robert Hoyle; Jennifer Berman, flute; Janet Rosen, oboe; Jim Forgey, clarinet; and Jackie Sifford Joyner, bassoon. The Harmonia V program, “April in Paris,” includes music by Fauré, Ravel, and Debussy. For information on Harmonia V, visit www.harmoniav.com. Tickets for the concert cost $25 and must be purchased in advance at the Westfield Athenaeum during business hours, or online at www.westath.org.

 

Difference Makers Gala

April 27: The 15th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2023 Difference Makers was announced, and their stories told, in the Feb. 20 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Tickets cost $85 each, and tables of 10-12 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers. Partner sponsors for this year’s program include Burkhart Pizzanelli P.C., the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

 

Pioneer Valley Conference for Women

May 4: The Pioneer Valley Conference for Women will host its first in-person event at the Marriott in downtown Springfield. The theme of the conference is “Let Go.” Leading the speaker lineup are Paulette Piñero, social entrepreneur, writer, and leadership coach, and Yvonne Williams, author of Tested Faith and It’s All About the Shoes. Each will provide a keynote address to an expected audience of more than 300 attendees. The conference highlights topics that were chosen by the women of Western Mass., based on current trends and interests. Alison Maloni, owner of Alison May Public Relations, news anchor for a national network, and bestselling author of Breaking in the News: Build Buzz for Your Brand, will emcee the conference. Local comedian Jess Miller will entertain attendees during a VIP Comedy Kick-off the evening before the conference; tickets cost $35. The cost to attend the Pioneer Valley Conference is $52, which includes breakfast, lunch, a swag bag, and an afternoon celebration with a female DJ and complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres following the full-day conference. The lunch sponsor is M&T Bank. The panel sponsor is Westfield Bank. The network sponsors are Smith Executive Education and USI Insurance. The small-business sponsors are Lovelace Design and Rooted Flowers. Keeping with the goal of accessibility, the conference will also be available virtually for those who are more comfortable watching through a screen. Sessions will be taped for future viewing. For more information on keynote speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and panelists, visit sheslocal.org/pioneer-valley-conference-for-women.

 

Hooplandia

June 23-25: Registration for Hooplandia, a 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, is now open at www.hooplandia.com and includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. The tournament, presented by the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will take place on the grounds of ESE in West Springfield June 23-25, with special games at the Hall of Fame in Springfield. The event is expected to attract thousands of fans and players as hundreds of games take place across more than 70 courts. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. With brackets that include veterans, first responders, youth, wheelchair athletes, college elites, and many more, there’s a spot on the court for everyone. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range from $75 to $190, with children under 8 and participants in the Special Olympics category being free of charge. Hooplandia has teamed up with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner, providing $10 from every team registration to support the mission and programs of the clubs. Partnership opportunities for Hooplandia are available at a variety of levels to help underwrite all areas of play, including Boys & Girls Club youth, active military, veterans divisions, and more. Anyone interested should email [email protected]. Hooplandia welcomes participation from youth team referees, scorekeepers, Fan Village contest facilitators, and volunteers for myriad duties to help make this inaugural year a success. Those interested in participating in this groundbreaking event can fill out the volunteer form at www.hooplandia.com.

 

MOSSO Concert

July 23: MOSSO (Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra) will make its Sevenars Concerts debut in Worthington at 4 p.m. MOSSO and Friends, which opened the Westfield Athenaeum series, features violinist Beth Welty, horn player Sarah Sutherland, and pianist Elizabeth Skavish. They will perform Frédéric Duvernoy’s Trio No. 1 for Violin, Horn, and Piano; Trygve Madsen’s Trio, Op. 110 for Violin, Horn, and Piano; and Johannes Brahms’ Trio in E-flat Major for Violin, Horn, and Piano. Sevenars performances are held at the Academy, South Ireland Street and Route 112, South Worthington. There is no charge for admission to the performance, and no tickets are needed, although donations at the door are welcome ($20 or more per person is suggested to help defray expenses). For program details and information on Sevenars, visit www.sevenars.org.

People on the Move

O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun (OTO) recently announced nine staff additions and promotions: Jonathan Hermanson, Lori McCarthy, Caren Irgang, Lily Elkhay, Kaitlyn Sistare, Pierre Carriere, Elise Zalenski, Toby Simmons, and Christine Arruda.

Jonathan Hermanson

Jonathan Hermanson

Lori McCarthy

Lori McCarthy

Caren Irgang

Caren Irgang

Lily Elkhay

Lily Elkhay

Kaitlyn Sistare

Kaitlyn Sistare

Pierre Carriere

Pierre Carriere

Elise Zalenski

Elise Zalenski

Toby Simmons

Toby Simmons

Christine Arruda

Christine Arruda

• Hermanson earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and environmental science. Before moving to Massachusetts, he worked in environmental consulting for five years in Kansas City. As an environmental scientist at OTO, he helps the team with Massachusetts Contingency Plan work and risk characterization, as well as environmental compliance. He also assists the asbestos and industrial hygiene team. Some of his latest achievements while at OTO are becoming a radon measurement professional and a certified hazardous materials manager.

• McCarthy earned her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. This degree taught her how releases of hazardous chemicals to the environment can have negative health effects to humans and animals nearby. She then went on to study a second degree in environmental sciences. With more than 20 years of experience in her field, she has worked on sites across New England, finding solutions to remediate the releases of oil and hazardous materials. At OTO, McCarthy was most recently promoted to associate and is the team leader for the environmental sector.

• Irgang earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then went on to earn her master’s degree in civil engineering at Manhattan College. Irgang has experience in structural engineering from building and bridge engineering in New York City and performing construction inspections. Joining OTO as a Level II engineer, Irgang is performing geotechnical investigations and design and field oversight. She continues to utilize her structural engineering skills and provides an added perspective to our geotechnical projects.

• Elkhay is earning her bachelor’s degree in marketing at UMass Amherst and brings her experience from her previous internship. As the marketing intern, Elkhay has posted on OTO’s social-media pages, created ads, and performed any other as needed marketing tasks.

• Sistare is a 2022 graduate from Western New England University (WNE), earning her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an environmental engineering concentration. At WNE, she and her team’s senior project placed first in the civil engineering department. She primarily works with the geotechnical group at OTO as a Level I engineer, but also assists the environment group.

• Carriere graduated from WNE in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. During his studies, he gained experience in many areas, including surveying, technical writing, CAD, soil and materials testing, and collaboration skills. Joining OTO as a Level I engineer, he has become heavily involved in field work and working on site, as well as working on proposals, reports, and site plans in the office.

• Zalenski earned her MBA in 2010 and has spent the last nine years developing her skills in office management, HR, IT, and bookkeeping. She has worked in residential and light commercial water treatment, which provided experience in site evaluations, water testing, treatment design, and reviewing EPA, DEP, and local board of health regulations and practices. As OTO’s office manager and executive assistant, she will be managing the day-to-day needs of the staff that may arise in the areas of IT, telephones, general building or parking issues, and scheduling events and vacations, along with providing support for OTO’s president, Ashley Sullivan.

• Simmons has brought her 20 years of field-technician experience to OTO. As an environmental technician, she has taken on many field duties to make sure the job is done safely and efficiently.

• Arruda has been with OTO for more than 25 years and has been part of the internal leadership transition taking place since 2020. As a result, she was promoted to associate this past year and serves on the company’s operations committee. With more than 20 years of experience as a both a certified indoor environmental consultant and Environmental Protection Agency-accredited and Massachusetts-licensed asbestos inspector, she manages and works on numerous types of indoor environmental issues, including asbestos, radon, HVAC, chemicals, and microbial contamination. She also is an National Radon Proficiency Program-certified radon-measurement professional who can perform single, multi-family, large-building, school-building, and water-radon-measurement services.

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Country Bank announced that Erin Pope has joined its Innovation & Technology division in Ware. Before joining Country Bank, Pope worked at Digital Credit Union and American Tower. Pope holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and received certification in Professional Scrum Master 1. “At American Tower, I managed a network-operations team responsible for the global office and data-center infrastructure,” she said. “It was through working with this team that I learned the importance of strength and a diverse team. I am excited to join Country Bank’s storied history and contribute to its continued success. I hope to support the team by increasing engagement and innovation to support the business and its customers better.”

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Nick DePalma

Nick DePalma

Nick Bernasconi

Nick Bernasconi

Notch Mechanical Constructors announced the promotion of two employees to newly created executive positions. Nick DePalma has been promoted to executive vice president. In this role, he will have overall responsibility for operations, quality, safety, and customer-base growth in alignment with the company core values. This promotion will allow Steven Neveu, president of the company, to focus more on the long-term strategic growth and vision for the company. In addition, Nick Bernasconi has been promoted to vice president of estimating and project management. He will oversee all activities and initiatives related to the company’s accounts management, estimating, and project management. Previously a family-owned business for 48 years, Notch transitioned to an employee-owned ESOP company in 2020. These new roles will be critical to breaking through to the next level as an organization and ensuring a strong leadership team into the future.

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Riverside Industries Inc. (RSI) announced that four new members have joined its board of directors to help support its mission to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich and full lives. All four of the new board members began their three-year term with RSI effective March 2023. They include Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development and director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank; Jeff Palm, partner and chief operating officer at Global Educators Inc.; Melissa Peters; Human Resource generalist for Fiducient Advisors; and Teremar Rodriguez-Vazquez, assistant general counsel at Health New England.

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Aieshya Jackson

Aieshya Jackson

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) has wrapped up an almost-year-long search for a new leader. After an extensive search campaign and interview process, Aieshya Jackson, chair of the board of directors of MLKFS, announced that Shannon Rudder will be the next president and CEO of the organization. Rudder, who will join MLKFS on March 13, most recently served as deputy director of Teach Western Mass, a nonprofit organization working toward educational equity in partnership with area schools. She also served as executive director of Providence Ministries Inc., an organization supporting the needs of marginalized populations by addressing food insecurity, addiction recovery, housing, clothing, and workforce development. She earned her MBA and her BBA, the latter magna cum laude, from Medaille College.

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Tech Foundry, a regional leader in IT workforce development and training, announced the hiring of three new staff members as well as four promotions, which will allow the organization to double the number of participants served annually.

Henry Alston was hired as Tech Foundry’s Service-Learning coordinator. In this role, he will be responsible for implementing the organization’s new service-learning pilot program in collaboration with Mass Humanities’ Clemente Course in the Humanities. He is a tech and wellness enthusiast with career experience in sales, marketing, and project coordination. After attaining his bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University in Oxford, Pa. in 2015, he went on to graduate from the University of Louisville with his MBA in 2020. He is a Tech Foundry alum.

Phillip Borras is Tech Foundry’s Career Readiness and Recruitment coordinator, a new role created to provide focused support and mentoring to student members. His diverse experience as a professional speaker, comedian, and life coach allows him to successfully teach and support Tech Foundry participants as a career coach during and after the program.

Jessica Cogoli has been promoted to assistant instructor. She is a Tech Foundry alum and has been working closely with the organization since she graduated, both as a volunteer and a TA for its IT-support training program. She is currently enrolled at Holyoke Community College and will graduate with an associate degree in computer science in the spring.

Marie-Ange Delimon, a Tech Foundry alum, has been promoted to manager of Community Impact for the organization. In this role, she oversees external partnerships and community engagement, including managing internship and job-placement programs as well as partnerships with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout Western Mass. Previously, she served as Tech Foundry’s manager of Workforce Development. She is a graduate of a variety of medical-training programs and holds an MD degree from Université Notre Dame d’Haïti.

Johannes Romatka has been promoted to manager of Instruction and Curriculum. Previously an instructor at Tech Foundry, he has a diverse background in information technology, including training and network support. Prior to joining Tech Foundry, he worked in a training role for internal IT-support staff at U.S. Bank.

• Linh Tran joined Tech Foundry in February as the organization’s new Administrative and Marketing coordinator, where she will support development, program, and communication initiatives. Originally from Vietnam, she has been studying and working in Massachusetts for almost 10 years. She is an experienced management professional with a diverse background in nonprofit, retail, legal, and insurance organizations, and is a graduate of Tech Foundry’s IT-support training program.

• Michelle Wilson was hired as Tech Foundry’s manager of Administration and Operations in September and was recently promoted to deputy director, a position that encompasses a variety of duties, including overall operations management, fundraising, and marketing. Her background includes more than 17 years in nonprofit management, with roles at a national membership organization in San Francisco, a globally recognized mentoring program, an independent school in Seattle, and a state humanities council. She is a graduate of Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. and holds a master’s degree in public administration from San Francisco State University.

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The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages Northampton’s Three County Fair and fairgrounds, recently elected its newest president, Thomas Smiarowski, who has been a member of the society for more than 20 years and was elected to its board of directors in 2016. Smiarowski is expected to serve two years as president, leading the society’s board of directors, which consists of 21 other appointees who make up the fair’s agricultural leadership. Smiarowski grew up on his family’s vegetable and dairy farm in Montague, where he continues to help his brother Dan, who currently owns and operates the family farm. Following his graduation from UMass Amherst, Smiarowski worked 34 years for the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, holding a number of management positions. Following his retirement from USDA in 2012, he worked 10 years as an agricultural risk-management educator for UMass Extension. He is currently a director of the Massachusetts Agricultural Club, the longest-standing agricultural club in the country; serves as a Massachusetts trustee of the Eastern States Exposition; and is a member of the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Assoc. He also serves on the capital campaign to fund the new construction of the Newman Catholic Center on the UMass campus.

Company Notebook

American International College Announces Three New Programs

SPRINGFIELD — The School of Business, Arts, and Sciences at American International College (AIC) has begun recruiting students for three new academic degree programs designed to prepare students for fields in high demand. Launching in the fall of 2023, these new offerings expand AIC’s academic portfolio of more than 40 interdisciplinary programs grounded in the liberal arts. AIC’s new cybersecurity program will equip students with the technical and business knowledge needed to secure high-paying and growing jobs in this field. Students will assess modern cybersecurity challenges threatening privacy, security, and safety and gain the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cybercriminals. Cybersecurity is an ideal degree for people who want to work in a future-focused field with a high earning potential. And with 33% job growth by 2030, opportunities continue to grow. The new bachelor’s degree in public administration program at AIC was developed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in public-sector roles. This program emphasizes experiential learning, with projects in government administration, public health, social science, history, and more. Public administration is a field for those who want to enact change in their communities and beyond. With more than half of all federal workers nearing retirement age, demand for fresh talent is set to skyrocket in the coming years. The esports and gaming administration program at AIC offers a business degree with a gaming-industry specialization, providing business fundamentals that will last a lifetime. This program addresses the greatest needs in the esports and gaming industry, identified through interviews with major companies, including Capcom and Riot. AIC’s coursework will provide students with the necessary context for understanding the games industry and a basic understanding of how technology-based companies get things done. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of jobs in esports nearly doubled, growing a staggering 85%.

 

Cooley Dickinson Receives $250,000 Gift from Smith College

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced it has received a $250,000 gift from Smith College to support the expansion and renovation of Cooley Dickinson’s Emergency Department. The gift will support the $19.76 million expansion, reconfiguration, and renovation effort to allow Cooley Dickinson to meet the evolving emergency-medicine needs of the community it serves. To accomplish this goal, the hospital has embarked on an ambitious and comprehensive fundraising campaign. Approximately $6.4 million has been raised to date. The project is expected to break ground this spring. Smith College has been a long-time supporter of Cooley Dickinson. Significant donations to the hospital have included helping to fund the hospital’s North Building and Kittredge Surgery Center, as well as its Nurse Development program and comprehensive Breast Center. Cooley Dickinson is expected to serve approximately 40,000 Emergency Department patients this year. That care will be provided in a 1970s-era building that was designed for 17,000 patients annually and is currently 40% undersized. A shortage of space means some patients are treated in hallways. The Emergency Department also needs to expand its services to care for an aging population (three times the population from 10 years ago). In addition, the expansion will provide additional beds for people experiencing mental-health emergencies. The two-year project calls for adding 7,500 square feet of space, including nine new patient rooms; two behavioral-health beds and two ‘flex’ beds to use as patient needs arise; and a family waiting area. When the project is completed, the Emergency Department will occupy more than 23,000 square feet. In addition, a computerized tomography (CT scan) machine, which provides timely access to diagnostic imaging, will be added to the Emergency Department.

 

MCLA Launches BSN Program

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will launch a four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program for the fall 2023 semester. This will be the first BSN program in Berkshire County and the only BSN program within an hour’s drive of the rural tri-state corner of Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York. This nursing-education initiative will help address the current and future rural nursing workforce shortages. MCLA received final approval from the Board of Higher Education this month and received initial approval to launch a BSN in January from the Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN). The next phase of BORN approval is anticipated after MCLA graduates the first nursing cohort in 2027. MCLA’s BSN degree can be completed over a four-year period. After accepting pre-nursing students this fall, the college will formally accept up to 25 students into the nursing major at the conclusion of their first year of study. Students must complete required pre-nursing courses in math and sciences during that first year for admission into the program. Transfer students may also apply to the nursing program during their first year of study at MCLA and transfer in non-nursing courses for consideration toward graduation. MCLA expects that the first BSN class will graduate in May 2027. At the conclusion of the program, students will be awarded a bachelor of science in nursing degree and be prepared and eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

 

The MH Group Marks 10 Years, Launches Nonprofit Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — The MH Group (formerly ManeHire Talent Solutions), a Springfield-based staffing and recruiting agency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founder and CEO Nicole Polite’s roots run deep in Springfield, as her great-great-granduncle was Primus Parsons Mason, a Black entrepreneur and real-estate investor who is most well-known as the namesake of the city’s Mason Square neighborhood. To continue his legacy, Polite is launching the nonprofit Polite Foundation, focusing on providing career resources to underserved populations. In addition, she has served on multiple nonprofit boards, such as the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County (now operating as MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, the United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Dora D. Robinson Women’s Leadership Council, and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission council. She also served as a business advisor at the Entrepreneurial & Women’s Business Center at the University of Hartford.

 

 

HCC, Arizona State University Announce Transfer Pact

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) announced a new alliance with Arizona State University (ASU) to provide students a seamless transfer experience through the MyPath2ASU program, which allows students to take the steps needed at the start of their college experience to successfully plan their transfer from HCC to ASU, where they can complete their bachelor’s degree online. MyPath2ASU provides a set of customized transfer tools for students from accredited institutions, end-to-end learner navigation through course-by-course guided pathways; advising to assist students in course selection to ensure their credits fulfill requirements at both HCC and ASU; guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into their choice of MyPath2ASU major, if all requirements are satisfied (some majors have additional or higher admission requirements); more than 400 course-by-course guided pathways into immersion and online ASU degree programs; self-service degree-progress tracking through the ASU My Transfer Guide to minimize loss of credits; and connected experience through personalized ASU communications to prepare students academically and build an early connection to ASU.

 

Monson Savings Bank Receives 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial

MONSON — BauerFinancial Inc., a leading, national bank-rating firm, announced that Monson Savings Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s 5-Star rating for 40 or more consecutive quarters, Monson Savings Bank has earned an even higher designation as an Exceptional Performance Bank. This marks the bank’s 53rd consecutive 5-Star rating. Bauer rates every federally insured U.S. chartered bank with the same strict standards, and reported that Monson Savings Bank continues to outperform its peers.

 

White Lion Brewing Co. Recognizes Holyoke’s 150th with Special Release

SPRINGFIELD — The city of Holyoke, known as Paper City, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. White Lion Brewing Co. collaborated with the city of Holyoke, Explore Holyoke, regional design firm TSM, and Holyoke Craft Beer to create a commemorative label and beer release to celebrate the rich history of the city during its sesquicentennial. Holyoke 150, an American lager, was released during the annual Holyoke Road Race on March 18. Holyoke 150 will be also available at special events and local accounts throughout 2023.

 

BetMGM Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD — BetMGM, a leading sports-betting and iGaming operator, launched its mobile app in Massachusetts, giving customers access to a variety of online betting options and benefits tied to MGM Resorts’ ddestinations nationwide, including MGM Springfield. The BetMGM app gives Massachusetts sports fans the ability to customize pre-game, live in-play, futures, and parlay wagers. Integration with MGM Rewards allows Massachusetts’s BetMGM users to redeem their gameplay for experiences at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. The mobile app complements MGM Springfield’s BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge that opened in January. The space features a 45-foot LED viewing wall and four betting windows, making it easy for guests to access a variety of sports-wagering options. The resort is home to 18 sports-betting kiosks located throughout the gaming area.

 

Square One Creates Alumni Association

SPRINGFIELD — It’s time to go back to Square One, where thousands of young children had their first early-learning experience. Formerly Springfield Day Nursery, Square One has been nurturing and educating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children since 1883. The agency, now in its 140th year, is looking to gather its program graduates to formalize an alumni group. Alumni are asked to contact to complete a brief questionnaire, which can be found at startatsquareone.org, or email Matt deloria at [email protected] to learn more.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2023.

AMHERST

Alice Buckner Consulting
85 Crossbrook Ave.
Alice Buckner

Amherst Extensions & Beauty Salon
460 West St.
Yasmin Brandford

Bouvier Grant Group
30 Autumn Lane
Margaret Bouvier

Doctorbird LLC
26 South Prospect St., #7
Khama Ennis

Intentional Health LLC
26 South Prospect St., #7
Khama Ennis

Rivershed Farm
132 Pelham Road
Mark Rutkowski

BELCHERTOWN

Northeast Green
21 Plaza Ave.
George Hassenfratz

Rustic Logging & Tree Service Co.
230 Old Enfield Road
Russell Scott Jr.

CHICOPEE

7th Ave. Designs
91 7th Ave.
Thomas LaFleur

Abundant Wellness
665 Prospect St., Suite 1
Deborah Boulanger

Ashley Homestore
1441 Memorial Dr.
Susan Halvarson

Caron Construction
11 Freedom St.
Scott Caron

Cruz Notary Service
1316 Memorial Dr.
Edgardo Cruz Ortiz

D2 Cleaning Services
627 Chicopee St.
Prossy Drinkwine, Thomas Drinkwine

Live Love Hair
129 Church St.
Betsy Cotto, Lilliana Rosario Santana

Partyka Resource Management Cos. Inc.
495 Springfield St.
Joan Partyka, John Krzeminski Jr.

Resident Apartments
690 Chicopee St.
Wayzaro Mills

Sweet Moments Ultrasound Studio Inc.
246 Montcalm St., Suite 2C
Cenea Velasquez

Two Hands Construction LLC
24 Baril Lane
Edwin Morales

EASTHAMPTON

Artisan Builders and Craftsmen
19 Plain St.
Aaron Scott

The Giving Tree of Massage & Reiki
247 Northampton St., Suite 8
Janna Mangini

Joyful Valley Coaching
11 Water St.
Sarah Schmidt

Mark Nomad
9 Reservation Road
Mark Maulucci

Salon Avanti
186 Northampton St.
Michelle Finnessey

Tip Top Wine Shop
150 Pleasant St., #155
Miranda Brown, Lauren Clark

EAST LONGMEADOW

A.W. Brown
144 Shaker Road
TBW Inc.

Connecticut Valley Construction
12 Town View Circle
Felix Tranghese

John R. Sweeney Insurance Agency
264 North Main St., #6
John Sweeney

Landmark Realtors
60 North Main St.
Susan Rheaume

Meadows Driving School Inc.
16-20 Baldwin St.
Maria Spear

Picano Landscaping
30 Maynard St.
John Picano

VA Motors
57 Tufts St.
Andrii Fedosh

HADLEY

BodyMind Bodywork & Movement
245 Russell St.
Michele Feldmein

Eversource Energy
55 Russell St.
NSTAR Electric Co.

Generative Leadership Consult
200 Venture Way
Institute for Generative LS LLC

Harbor Freight Tools
303 Russell St.
Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.

Northwest Auto Sales II
117 Russell St.
Jim Boyle

Steve Lewis Subaru
315 Russell St.
Balise SLS LLC

ZG Motors
249 Russell St.
Armani George

LEE

Berkshire Gal Friday
17 Greylock St.
LivDeAndrea

Berkshire Pet Pals LLC
45 Hartwood Road
Kathy Kergaravat

Berk St. James
80 St. James Ave.
Rebecca Leger

Collins & Sons General Store
100 Meadow St.
Alice Collins

Eddie Bauer LLC
270 Premium Outlets Blvd.
Ron Byers

First Response Outdoor Services
90 Pine St.
Joseph Gardino

Kate Spade
490 Premium Outlets Blvd.
Tapestry Inc.

The Lakehouse Inn
615 Laurel St.
Kurt Inderbitzin

Mind Over Motion
214 West Park St.
Tiffany Wilding-White

MJ Kelly Inc.
3 Main St.
Michael Kelly

Papa Gino’s
370 Stockbridge Road
New England Authentic Eats LLC

S.J. Michael’s Construction
35-2 Housatonic St.
Steven Michaels

Stone Improvements
19 Union St.
Micah Stone

Valley Veterinary Services
920 Pleasant St.
CareVet Massachusetts LLC

Wickham & Daughters
45 David St.
Thomas Wickham

PALMER

A&J Mowing
89 Shearer St.
James Taylor

Amy’s All Natural Soaps
21 Wilbraham St.
Amy Mitchell

Cute Kids Preschool
17 Highland St.
Ghada Ghrear

Demore’s Automotive LLC
1307 Park St.
Michelle Demore

Doc’s Duffle Bag LLC
1085 Park St.
Michael McKenney

Kitchen Table Taxes
65 Jim Ash St.
David Whitney, Melissa Whitney

Palmer Antiques Co-op
1239 South Main St.
Louise Krassler

Repair Services Inc.
145 Boston Road
Robert McNabb

RJ Foskit Building & Remodeling
42 Barker St.
Ronald Foskit

Rondeau’s Dairy Bar
1300 Ware St.
Michael Rondeau

Sensory Solutions Today
3 Carriage Dr.
Kristopher Theriault

TJ’s Pop
1418 North Main St.
Troy Atherton Sr.

The Victorian
1500 North Main St.
Julia Dias

Yankee Flea Market
1311 Park St.
Michael Walker

Ziemba Home Improvments
42 Mechanic St.
Mike Ziemba

PITTSFIELD

Assured Home Renovations
99 Wendell Ave.
Christopher Temkin

AST Scuba
19 Arch St.
AST Scuba Inc.

Berile Environmental Inc.
P.O. Box 607
Mark Barile

Berkshire Custom Apparel
98 Brown St.
Brendan Remillard

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
35 Atwood Ave.
Blackington Artisans Inc.

Berkshire Real Estate Title Examinations
31 Whittier Ave.
Romana Messer

Cove Street Service Inc.
9 Cove St.
Cove Street Service Inc.

Dairy Cone
359 Crane Ave.
Richard Herbert

digitalcarbon
34 James St.
Michael White

The Dungeon’s Edge
15 Atwood Ave.
Ashley Davis

Faateh
253 South St.
Saleem Ahmed

Fresh Start Painters
17 Noble Ave.
Joshua Salas

Gate Management Systems
28 Fairfield St.
Russell Marcus

JEL Construction
31 Wendell Ave.
Estefania Arias Batista

JS Works LLC
91 Elberon Ave.
Jack Salatino

K&M Bowling
555 Dalton Ave.
Kari Mathes

Maggie Sadoway Immigrant Cooperative
97 Edward Ave.
Maria Arias

Marie’s Eatery
146 North St.
Marie’s Eatery Pittsfield LLC

Shelley’s Kitchen
453 South Main St.
Shelley Strizzi

SOUTHAMPTON

Bolduc Farm
48 Russellville Road
Gregoire Bolduc

Renex Construction
133 Middle Road
Valentin Katalnikov

SOUTH HADLEY

Love Leaf Farm
169 Granby Road
Love Leaf Farm LLC

Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation
573 Granby Road
Blupoint Boston Healthcare

WESTFIELD

AG Home Infusion LLC
53 Murray Ave.
Alexander Govor

Buscalabras
18 Margerie St.
Jaime Riano

Citrine Circus Design & Supply
5 Woronoco Ave.
Brianne Zulkiewicz

FL Productions
102 Elm St.
Fong Lee

Greg Mastroianni Electrician
265 Montgomery Road
Greg Mastroianni

Guidance for Inner Peace
5 Noble Ave.
Janice Pagano

Hot Oven Cookies LLC
40 Elm St.
Sheila Coon

Le Buddies Helping Hands
110 Main St.
Althea Carter

Precision Kitchen & Bath
467 Loomis St.
Siarhei Sharbatsevich

Western Mass Demolition Corp.
64 Medeiros Way
Western Mass Demolition Corp.

William H. Fenton Co. Inc.
174 Main St.
William H. Fenton Co. Inc.

VNG Home Improvement
46 Western Ave.
Valeriy Gavrilyuk

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A&A Furniture Repair
32 Partridge Lane
Alan Archambault

Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa LLC
166 South Blvd.
Yelena Ivanov

Avis Budget Group
2161 Riverdale St.
Matt Rettura

Clarion Motel
1080 Riverdale St.
Shailesh Patel

Exude Relaxation Spa Essentials
107 Lancaster Ave.
Cassandra Price

Jakes JS
481 Brush Hill Ave.
Jake Janis

Parus
766 Main St.
Javat Azizov

Pavel Water Filtration
70 Windsor St.
John Crean

Santana’s Kung-Fu Studio
452 Main St.
Maria Santana

SMD & Associates
343 Birnie Ave.
Suzanne Demers

Soaps Scents & Blessings
73 Peachstone Glen
Alexandra Mason

Super Washing Well Laundry
1126 Union St.
David Cortis

The Venetian Bakery
90 Baldwin St.
Adam Oliveri

WILBRAHAM

Blue Elephant Restaurant LLC
2000 Boston Road
Dan O’Connell, Nuchjaree O’Connell

DIY Productions
4 Chestnut Hill Road
Ryan Visneau

Essential Canine
777 Stony Hill Road
Heather Hitchcock

Fieldcrest Brewing Co. LLC
2343 Boston Road
Adam Field

Filomena’s Gifts
10 Brentwood Dr.
Donna Gregoire

The Flower Shed
95 Post Office Park, #10-11
Jennifer Wands

Home Medics
4 Tall Timber Road
Oussama Awkal

Jessica Hurley
2 Three Rivers Road
Jessica Hurley

Life Care Center of Wilbraham
2399 Boston Road
Dennis Lopata

The Massage Clinic
2341 Boston Road, Unit 301
Anne Ambrose

Mountainbrook Landscaping
27 Mountainbrook Road
Brett Jones

Owen Comeau Farrier
7 Ripley St.
Owen Comeau

Platinum Beverage Services
1070 Glendale Road
Darren Vickery

Te Marie’s Hair Design
40 Dumaine St.
Esther Martinez Munoz

Wilbraham Commons Assoc.
269 Stony Hill Road
Chris Bowden

Bankruptcies

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

Allard, Marcella
4 Mechanic St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/24/2023

Boileau, Donna
38 Inward Commons
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2023

Casimiro, Maria
13 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/28/2023

Chernick, Robert A.
53 White Birch Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/15/2023
Damkoehler, Eric G.
67 Park St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/21/2023

Drost, James A.
38 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/27/2023

Gemme, Richard Bruce
97 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/15/2023

Haddad-Garner, Donna Marie
a/k/a Garner, Donna M.
19 Seminole Dr.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/27/2023

Hartnett, Debra A.
199 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/15/2023

Heming, Brittany L.
a/k/a Morrissette, Brittany
12 Doane Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/28/2023

Hendricks, Georgia E.
128 Kensington Ave., Apt. 1A
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/17/2023

Henrys Real Estate LLC
Henry, Keino O.
32 Beaumont Ter., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/14/2023

Jean Ebian, Quetty Catherine
153 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/21/2023

McKinley, Daren G.
1 Belden Court, Unit A4
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/22/2023

Murphy, William F.
60 Saint Lawrence Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/14/2023

Riedle, Aline G.
c/o 3 Aspen Court
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 02/22/2023

Robbins, Michelle J.
42 Quarry Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/15/2023

Tardy, Sandra L.
305 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 02/27/2023

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of March 2023.

CHICOPEE

Fleet Bank of Massachusetts
638 Memorial Dr.
$48,987.29 — Exterior renovation: replace exterior ceiling tile at both entrances and drive-up overhangs, install two new bollards on sidewalk in front of entrance, powerwash entire building exterior, touch painting on curbs where needed, refresh current landscaping and add two new shrubs, remove existing decorative metal lattice trim from two sign locations, remove or reroute exposed conduit at various locations on sides of building

Main Street Property
340 McKinstry Ave., Unit 400
$73,335 — Add exterior loading-dock structure to existing loading-dock area

James McNeill
269 Chicopee St., Unit 16
$5,212 — Remove and replace four windows

Joaquin Rodriguez
1098 Chicopee St.
$5,000 — Install sheetrock in remodeled garage, install fire door

EASTHAMPTON

Michael Banas
63-65 Main St.
N/A — Attic insulation

Willison Northampton School
90 Park St.
N/A — Locker-room renovations

HADLEY

Floranine LLC
285 Russell St.
N/A — Install wet chemical fire-suppression system

Home Depot USA Inc.
358 Russell St.
N/A — Abate and replace rotting exterior framing members

LEE

723 School Street LLC
232 Main St.
$20,000 — Insulate attic and walls

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Inc.
190 Meadow St.
$1,500 — Add four walls to make three storage areas in sales-center basement

LENOX

CR Resorts LLC
165 Kemble St.
$975,000 — Re-roof tennis courts at Canyon Ranch

Lenox Collection LLC
16 Church St.
$79,000 — Install sprinkler system on floors without fire protection

NORTHAMPTON

25 Williams LLC
25 Williams St.
$8,000 — Insulation and weatherization

1924 LLC
49 Round Hill Road
$80,000 — Selective interior demolition at Coolidge Hall to prepare for future remodel

Aster Associates LLC
80 Barrett St.
$21,000 — Build structure for basement egress

Blue Mountain Properties LLC
76 Maple St.
$15,000 — Add bathroom to yoga studio and ADA bathroom to coffee shop

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$99,671 — Repairs to storage building at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

ES 21 Center Street LLC
21 Center St.
$5,000 — Repairs to walls

Massachusetts Audubon Society LLC
36 Hampden St.
N/A — Install sprinkler system

Northampton Community Music Center Inc.
139 South St.
$248,227 — Window replacement and addition of vestibule

Pioneer Valley Ventures LLC
52 Maple St.
$40,000 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Trident Realty Corp.
15 Hawley St., Unit G
$21,500 — Replace drywall, repair stairs

W&N Summer LLC
55 South Park Terrace
$2,000 — Insulation and weatherization

Workroom Design Studio
14 Green St.
$19,800 — Fit-out for design studio showroom

PITTSFIELD

Lee Bank
180 South St.
$6,500 — Install maintenance shed on existing dumpster pad

Thimot Marifant
251 Second St.
$17,049 — Roofing

One Twenty Onota Street LLC
53 West Union St.
$6,428 — Install fire-alarm system to monitor sprinkler system

SPRINGFIELD

125 Paridon Street LLC
125 Paridon St.
$35,000 — Remove and replace 12 AT&T antennas

Tina Chandler
1206 Boston Road
$75,500 — Interior renovation of dentist office, remove and replace 14 windows, repair chimney

Shiv Shiv Corp.
1356 Boston Road
$6,000 — Install new framing and joist hangers for exterior overhang ceiling on Howard Johnson detached building

Shiv Shiv Corp.
1356 Boston Road
$6,000 — Install new framing and joist hangers for exterior overhang ceiling on Howard Johnson main building

Tim Smith
1755 Boston Road
$126,392 — Roofing at Falcetti Music

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Reaching the Summit

Tonia Butler Perez

The Community College National Legislative Summit on Feb. 5-8 offered Springfield Technical Community College President John Cook and STCC trustees Jynai McDonald and Tonia Butler Perez (pictured at top left) an opportunity to speak with lawmakers about federal priorities, including reducing barriers to receive Pell Grants that help low-income students access higher education. Massachusetts featured a delegation of close to 40 people, including other community-college presidents and trustees as well as staff from the Massachusetts Assoc. of Community Colleges. Pictured at top right, from left: Cook, Butler Perez, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, and McDonald.

 

 

Brainstorming Visit

American International College (AIC) welcomed representatives from Holyoke Community College (HCC) to its Springfield campus on March 2 to celebrate a transfer agreement they signed last summer and brainstorm ideas for future partnerships. HCC President Christina Royal and AIC President Hubert Benitez (pictured at left) and a cadre of faculty and staff from both colleges toured the AIC campus and then sat down to talk over lunch. Last June, the two colleges signed an articulation agreement to make it easier and less expensive for HCC students to transfer to AIC through the latter’s Direct Connect program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closer to the Goal

Last week, Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted a milestone event to provide campaign fundraising updates for its new location at 480 Hampden St. in Holyoke. Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy, and (pictured, from left) campaign co-chairs Bernadette Harrigan and Cynthia Medina-Carson made remarks, and the fundraising thermometer sign was updated as the campaign has now reached 90% of its $5 million goal. PeoplesBank will be financing the project through a loan to Girls Inc. of the Valley, in addition to a tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment. This campaign launched in 2018 with a mission to expand the physical footprint of Girls Inc. of the Valley and establish a permanent headquarters in Holyoke, allowing it to serve a larger community. 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Basic Needs

In partnership with Holyoke Community College (HCC), United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) recently opened a pantry providing shelf-stable food for Holyoke residents in the Picknelly Adult and Family Education Center (PAFEC) at 206 Maple St. The PAFEC Cupboard is open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment. In a geographic area with significant need for food, this pantry opened just as extra COVID-19 SNAP benefits came to an end on March 2. UWPV also operates the Chicopee Cupboard at 226 Exchange St. in Chicopee, as well as the Springfield Cupboard at 1441 Main St. in Springfield.

 

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE

(413) 499-1600; www.1berkshire.com

 

March 22: Go Fund U Session #2: “Communicating Your Story,” 5-7 p.m., hybrid event, hosted online or at Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave., Pittsfield. It isn’t just about the money; it’s about building a community, establishing a following, projecting an identity, creating a buzz, and sparking a movement. Learn how to communicate your story effectively to the general public. Start building a community of folks who will come together to bring your project to life and who will be there with you for future endeavors as well. Register at www.1berkshire.com.

March 29: Go Fund U Session #3: “The Bandwagon Effect and VIPs,” 5-7 p.m., hybrid event, hosted online or at Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave., Pittsfield. Create a bandwagon that other folks want to jump onto. Understand how to identify and communicate with your VIPs before launch to increase your chances of reaching your funding goal. In this session, we’ll also discuss setting your funding target, determining reward levels, and strategies for during and after your campaign. This is your opportunity to learn the secret recipe for crowdfunding success. Register at www.1berkshire.com.

 

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 253-0700;
www.amherstarea.com

 

March 30: Margarita Madness, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Interskate 91 at the Hampshire Mall, 367 Russell St., Hadley. TommyCar Auto Group returns as presenting sponsor. Mix, mingle, and network at our largest signature event of the year. Enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for your favorite. Local restaurants showcase their fare, and there are dozens of raffles prizes donated by Amherst Area Chamber members. Cost: $35 pre-registered at www.amherstarea.com, $45 at the door.

 

EAST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 575-7230; www.erc5.com

April 4: Coffee Hour Connections with ERC5, 8:30-9:30 a.m., hosted by Hillary Lynn Photography, 200 Center St., Suite 5, Ludlow. Join us as we gather to build relationships and Hillary shares more about the work she is doing with brand imagery that tells a story and connects with your dream clients. Register online at www.erc5.com.

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 773-5463; www.franklincc.org

 

March 24: Chamber Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Terrazza restaurant, 244 Country Club Road, Greenfield. Join us for breakfast at Terrazza as we hear from Ronald Bryant, president of Baystate Regional Hospitals, and learn how Baystate Franklin Medical Center, the sponsor of this event, is transforming the health of our community from the inside out. Cost: $20 for members, $22 for general admission. Visit www.franklincc.org to register.

 

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 594-2101;
www.chicopeechamber.org

 

March 23: Annual Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m., hosted by RiverMills Senior Center, 5 West Main St., Chicopee. This kickoff to our Salute Breakfast Series is presented by Florence Bank, which is celebrating 150 years. Meet our incoming board of directors and hear from Mayor John Vieau and chamber representatives about what’s new for the city and chamber this year. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. To register, visit www.chicopeechamber.org.

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 534-3376;
www.holyokechamber.com

 

March 29: After Hours and Ribbon Cutting at Fame, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fame, 386 Dwight St., Holyoke. Join as we celebrate the grand opening of Fame with small, homemade bites; craft beer and cocktails; and connections. To register, visit www.business.holyokechamber.com/events.

 

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 584-1900;
www.northamptonchamber.com

 

April 4: Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Danco Modern, 10 West St., Hatfield. Our monthly networking get-together is the perfect place to expand your circle of connections in the business community. New to (or nervous about) networking? Join us at 4 p.m. for a Warm Welcome pre-party and get tips from our experts. Sponsored by Reider Media, Delap Real Estate, and Applied Mortgage. First Impressions sponsored by Finck & Perras. This is a free event. Register online at www.explorenorthampton.com.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 568-1618; www.westfieldbiz.org

March 23: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, Westfield. Join us for a great networking opportunity. Introduce yourself and your business to the attendees. Everyone has a chance to discuss what their business does and what they are looking for to expand and improve.

April 5: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Mayor Michael McCabe will update the attendees on City Hall activities, and there will be an opportunity to ask the mayor questions. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 426-3880; www.ourwrc.com

 

April 4: April Lunch & Learn with ERC5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Villa Rose, 1428 Center St., Ludlow. Learn from our panelists how to maintain and grow in 2023 and beyond. Hear valuable tips for making every penny count in your business and how to effectively use your dollars to your advantage. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit www.ourwrc.com.

Agenda

First-time Homebuyer Webinar Series

March 15, 16, 23: Greenfield Cooperative Bank is participating with Valley Community Development on a webinar series for first-time homebuyers. In this Zoom webinar, attendees will get the facts from real-estate professionals, including attorneys, loan officers, Realtors, home inspectors, and housing counselors; learn tips about how to improve their credit; and be able to ask questions to help them proceed and protect their own interests as they approach this life decision. Missy Tetreault, AVP and senior mortgage originator, and Kim Gates, mortgage originator, will be panelists at this event. The cost is $50 for two adults in the same household. Registration is non-refundable, and attendance is required at all three sessions. Each session will be hosted via a unique Zoom webinar link from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session. Learn more at www.greenfieldcoopbank.com/events. Register online at www.valleycdc.org.

 

Free Line-cook Training

March 20 to April 21: Holyoke Community College (HCC) will run a new round of free line-cook training classes at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. The five-week program runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is designed for those already in the restaurant industry who want to upgrade their skills as well as unemployed or underemployed individuals interested in starting new careers. The program, which is free to qualifiying applicants, is taught both online and in person at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute at 164 Race St., Holyoke. Participants will learn all the essential competencies they need to become successful line cooks: knife skills; how to prepare stocks, soups, sauces, desserts, poultry, fish, and meat; culinary math and measurements; moist- and dry-heat cooking methods; as well as workplace soft skills, such as building a résumé and searching for jobs. For more information, contact Laura Smith, HCC job-placement assistant and career-development counselor, at [email protected] or (413) 552-2833, or fill out the inquiry form at hcc.edu/job-ready.

 

World Affairs Council Talk on American Journalists in China

March 21: The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts will present former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief and Northampton native Mike Chinoy on his new book, Assignment China: An Oral History of American Journalists in the People’s Republic, at a luncheon at noon at the Student Prince in downtown Springfield. The event is open to the public, and the cost is $45, including a buffet lunch. To reserve a space, call (413) 733-0110. The book tells the story of how American journalists have covered China — from the civil war of the 1940s through the COVID-19 pandemic — in their own words. They share behind-the-scenes stories of reporting on historic moments such as Richard Nixon’s groundbreaking visit in 1972, China’s opening up to the outside world and its emergence as a global superpower, and the crackdowns in Tiananmen Square and Xinjiang. Chinoy is a non-resident senior fellow at the U.S.-China Institute at the University of Southern California. He spent 24 years as a foreign correspondent for CNN, serving as the network’s first Beijing bureau chief and senior Asia correspondent. Before joining CNN, he worked for CBS News and NBC News. He won Emmy, Dupont, and Peabody awards for his coverage of China.

 

EANE Leadership Summit

March 29: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will host its annual Leadership Summit on Wednesday, March 29 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. With a focus on navigating the new workforce, the summit will showcase tangible ways leaders can adapt to workplace dynamics that have significantly shifted in the three years since the onset of COVID-19. Faced with myriad workforce challenges — hybrid work, shifting market dynamics, and new attitudes toward work in general, to name a few — leaders in the Northeast may be struggling to keep up with change. In fact, a 2023 Deloitte survey found that only 24% of C-suite executives and board members feel their organizations are ready to make the changes needed to navigate the new workforce. The program will feature an opening keynote from U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Famer Chris Waddell. A Western Mass. native, Waddell’s keynote will share his insights and experience as the first nearly unassisted paraplegic to summit Mr. Kilimanjaro. Waddell’s inspiring presentation will challenge attendees to bring integrity to their leadership responsibilities, even when times get tough. The closing keynote will be presented by Mohammad Anwar and Frank Danna, Wall Street Journal bestselling co-authors of Love as a Business Strategy. Through compelling storytelling, Anwar and Danna will provide attendees with a new, people-first framework for achieving any business outcome. They help leaders achieve better results by transforming behaviors and providing tactics to build high-performing, reliable teams that inspire a feeling of belonging that is led with love. Attendees will also have access to 10 breakout sessions with topics including coaching and development, unlocking one’s potential, mastering time management, engaging multiple generations, avoiding legal landmines, mitigating conflict, leading with empathy, and more. Organizations that register six or more participants get 10% off each registration, reserved seating, a personalized post-summit debrief with a member of EANE staff, and more. Grant funding is available to Massachusetts attendees through the Express Program and Rhode Island attendees through the Incumbent Worker Grant. The program will offer credits for HR Certification Institute and SHRM. Register and learn more at www.eane.org/event/2023-leadership-summit.

 

Difference Makers Gala

April 27: The 15th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2023 Difference Makers was announced, and their stories told, in the Feb. 20 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Tickets cost $85 each, and tables of 10-12 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers. Partner sponsors for this year’s program include Burkhart Pizzanelli P.C., the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

 

Pioneer Valley Conference for Women

May 4: The Pioneer Valley Conference for Women will host its first in-person event at the Marriott in downtown Springfield. The theme of the conference is “Let Go.” Leading the speaker lineup are Paulette Piñero, social entrepreneur, writer, and leadership coach, and Yvonne Williams, author of Tested Faith and It’s All About the Shoes. Each will provide a keynote address to an expected audience of more than 300 attendees. The conference highlights topics that were chosen by the women of Western Mass., based on current trends and interests. Alison Maloni, owner of Alison May Public Relations, news anchor for a national network, and bestselling author of Breaking in the News: Build Buzz for Your Brand, will emcee the conference. Local comedian Jess Miller will entertain attendees during a VIP Comedy Kick-off the evening before the conference; tickets cost $35. The cost to attend the Pioneer Valley Conference is $52, which includes breakfast, lunch, a swag bag, and an afternoon celebration with a female DJ and complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres following the full-day conference. The lunch sponsor is M&T Bank. The panel sponsor is Westfield Bank. The network sponsors are Smith Executive Education and USI Insurance. The small-business sponsors are Lovelace Design and Rooted Flowers. Keeping with the goal of accessibility, the conference will also be available virtually for those who are more comfortable watching through a screen. Sessions will be taped for future viewing. For more information on keynote speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and panelists, visit sheslocal.org/pioneer-valley-conference-for-women.

 

Hooplandia

June 23-25: Registration for Hooplandia, a 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, is now open at www.hooplandia.com and includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. The tournament, presented by the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will take place on the grounds of ESE in West Springfield June 23-25, with special games at the Hall of Fame in Springfield. The event is expected to attract thousands of fans and players as hundreds of games take place across more than 70 courts. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. With brackets that include veterans, first responders, youth, wheelchair athletes, college elites, and many more, there’s a spot on the court for everyone. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range from $75 to $190, with children under 8 and participants in the Special Olympics category being free of charge. Hooplandia has teamed up with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner, providing $10 from every team registration to support the mission and programs of the clubs. Partnership opportunities for Hooplandia are available at a variety of levels to help underwrite all areas of play, including Boys & Girls Club youth, active military, veterans divisions, and more. Anyone interested should email [email protected]. Hooplandia welcomes participation from youth team referees, scorekeepers, Fan Village contest facilitators, and volunteers for myriad duties to help make this inaugural year a success. Those interested in participating in this groundbreaking event can fill out the volunteer form at www.hooplandia.com.

People on the Move
Melvin Olivo

Melvin Olivo

Theo Streeter

Theo Streeter

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union recently announced two management-team promotions: Assistant Vice President of Information Technology Melvin Olivo and Information Technology Manager Theo Streeter. Olivo’s career at UMassFive began in 2020 as the Information Technology manager. In his new position, he will be responsible for the strategic, day-to-day oversight of Information Technology, ensuring efficient, secure, and service-oriented performance of the department. Streeter’s career at UMassFive began in 2014 as a Member Service specialist in the King Street, Northampton branch before moving on to various levels of Enterprise Support technician. He was most recently promoted to senior Enterprise Support technician in 2018 before accepting the role of IT manager. In his new position, he will be overseeing the Enterprise Support technical team, administering network infrastructure and software platforms, as well as hardware procurement.

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Brandon Roper

Brandon Roper

Camfour Inc. — a growing national wholesaler of firearms, ammunition, and accessories for the shooting-sports industry, with distribution centers in Westfield and Pflugerville, Texas. — announced the promotion of Brandon Roper to the position of president. In this new capacity, Roper will report to CEO Malcolm Getz and the ownership group. He will be responsible for leading the continued growth of the Camfour brand and team. Roper has been effecting change since first joining Camfour as vice president of Sales and Marketing. During that time, he is credited with a variety of accomplishments, including the complete rebrand of Camfour, sales execution during the market slowdown of 2022, the growth of the company’s sales team, and preparation of a three-year strategic plan.

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Shreyas Ovalekar

Shreyas Ovalekar

Terri Lindsey

Terri Lindsey

Krista Benoit

Krista Benoit

D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS), a general-contracting and construction-management firm serving the public and private sectors since 1897, is proud to announce three recent hires to the organization: Shreyas Ovalekar as estimator, Terri Lindsey as office administrator/HR, and Krista Benoit as project manager/engineer. Ovalekar joins DAS from Vantage Builders, where he was also an estimator. With more than seven years of experience, he brings vast knowledge and unique perspective to the DAS team. He earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Western New England University. Before joining DAS, Lindsey was an office manager at Burke Chevrolet. She comes to DAS with experience and enthusiasm to contribute to an efficient, inclusive, and developing workforce. Benoit comes to DAS from Dietz & Company Architects Inc. Her diverse experience includes a wide range of projects on the architectural side of project design and delivery, and her expertise will be an asset to the DAS team.

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Unemployment Tax Control Associates Inc. (UTCA), a national unemployment-insurance service provider based in West Springfield with an office in Boston, announced that Principal Evan Murphy has been appointed to Connecticut’s Employment Security Advisory Board. The eight-member board advises state administrators on matters pertaining to the policy and administration of the Employment Security Division. A UTCA employee for more than 10 years, Murphy oversees analysis, implementation, and client-success efforts to reduce the cost and complexity of employer unemployment-insurance programs. He facilitates educational seminars for customers, industry associations, and various employer groups across the country. He has been instrumental in helping businesses of all sizes and scopes effectively understand and control their unemployment cost and compliance. Murphy was appointed by Connecticut state Rep. Jason Rojas, the majority leader of the House of Representatives.

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Scott Little

Scott Little

Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced that Scott Little, financial advisor and vice president at the firm, has earned the behavioral financial advisor (BFA) designation. Behavioral financial advisors combine financial knowledge with psychology and neuroscience to increase their ability to coach clients in making rational, values-based decisions. Behavioral finance acknowledges that, while numbers are rational, people are not, which can make carrying out financial plans challenging for client and advisor alike. The BFA program was developed by Think 2 Perform to teach advisors to recognize their clients’ emotions and help them stick with their plans, even when those emotions run high. To earn the certification, advisors must complete two multi-part courses on behavioral finance, pass an online proctored exam, and complete 20 hours of continuing education to renew their status every two years. Little has been helping BMM clients build secure retirements for more than 20 years. He is a licensed financial advisor, a certified elder planning specialist, and now a behavioral financial advisor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from MCLA.

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Everette Anderson

Everette Anderson

At its annual S.T.A.R. Awards & Safety Banquet on Feb. 28 Peter Pan Bus Lines honored 11 of its 1 million-, 2 million-, 3 million-, and 4 million-mile motor-coach operators. The brightest star was Everette Anderson, who has been a Peter Pan motor-coach driver for 53 years, since May 1970. Anderson is the second motor-coach operator in the history of this country to be inducted into the National Safety Hall of Fame for driving 4 million miles without any accidents. The first inductee was Peter Pan motor-coach operator Ed Hope in 2017. Four million miles is the equivalent of 40 trips around the earth. Other Peter Pan motor-coach operators honored at the S.T.A.R. Awards included Thomas Reckner and Paul Boie for for 3 million miles; Phillandor Knight, Dave Kollisch, Wayne Soloman, and Anthony Wilson for 2 million miles; and Syed Bukhari, Edward Caouette, Frederick Perry, and Horace Wright for 1 million miles.

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The Massachusetts State Lottery and the Boston Celtics recently honored Kashawn Sanders of Springfield as a Hero Among Us. Sanders uses the power of mentoring to help shape the future of today’s youth. Along with co-founder Tyrone Williams, Sanders established the Follow My Steps Foundation Inc., a nonprofit that provides mentoring programs, financial resources, and career and skill development to youth living in under-resourced communities throughout the Commonwealth. Through community service and a growing number of local events, Sanders is helping empower his students to give back to their own communities. In less than three years, his organization has devoted countless mentorship hours to more than 1,000 students, inspiring each of them to see and reach their full potential. For his commitment to uplifting youth vulnerable communities through mentorship, and in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy in the mentoring movement, Sanders was honored as a Hero Among Us on Feb. 12, when the Boston Celtics played the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas, who presided over the Urban League of Springfield for almost a half-century, announced his retirement last week. “I have had the privilege to spend my entire career supporting the Springfield community and creating countless spaces where our community can thrive, grow, and achieve excellence,” he wrote in a letter announcing his decision. “My dream has always been to serve, and I am so honored to have spent my life’s work with a civil-rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice.” Thomas was named one of BusinessWest’s Difference Makers for 2023, and will be honored at a gala on April 27. He joined the Urban League in 1971 as youth coordinator. In 1974, at age 25, he became the nation’s youngest leader of a national Urban League affiliate. One of his key areas of focus throughout his career has been education, and not just through Urban League programs; he also served for 13 years on the UMass Amherst board of trustees — including two and a half years as board chair — and was a co-founder of New Leadership Charter School. Under his watch, Urban League initiatives have included include education and youth-development initiatives, as well as programs for economic and workforce development, health and wellness, and seniors. Also in the vein of education and workforce development, Thomas established Step Up Springfield, a teacher-development program in Springfield; is funding (along with his wife, Dee, a former teacher and principal herself) a $50,000 scholarship for Black youth from Springfield; and tackled a two-year assignment with the National Urban League as its vice president for Youth Development, with a primary focus of youth development within inner-city communities. Another one of Thomas’ successes was bringing Camp Atwater in North Brookfield — the oldest overnight camp for Black youth in the U.S. — back to life in 1980 after a period of dormancy. The camp celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

Company Notebook

STCC Receives State Grants for Nursing, Tech Career Pathways

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) was recently awarded state grants to enhance a nursing partnership with Westfield State University and to start a STEM Tech Career Academy for high-school students at West Springfield High School and Veritas Prep Charter School. The Workforce Skills Cabinet — an alignment of state executive offices — awarded STCC a two-year, $600,000 Nursing Pathways Grant. The state funding will help STCC and Westfield State further develop synergies and clarify student pathways for their respective programs. Nursing students can obtain their associate degree in nursing from STCC and continue virtually, or on the STCC campus, as they pursue their bachelor’s degree from Westfield State. As a result of the grant, STCC students will see a reduction in time and cost to achieve their BSN from Westfield State. The Workforce Skills Cabinet also awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to start a STEM Tech Career Academy. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The $5 million announced in December for five new STEM Tech Career Academies across the state included one that partners STCC with West Springfield High School and Veritas Prep Charter School. The STEM Tech Career Academy focuses on healthcare, environmental and life sciences, and business and finance. The partnership will leverage existing innovation pathways and includes Baystate Eye Care Group, Each Moment We’re Alive, Walgreens, and Springfield Thunderbirds Hockey Club as industry partners. The STEM Tech Career Academy grant will help expand early college programs specifically for STEM courses and will help students explore STEM career pathways. STCC offers an innovation-pathway program for West Springfield High School students in their junior year. STCC’s work with Veritas includes students as early as ninth grade with the possibility of earning 60 college credits. The STEM Tech Career Academy will provide work-based learning opportunities with paid internships and capstone projects to students, said Pamela Westmoreland, director of Early College Initiatives at STCC. The goal is to increase the number of students who earn associate degrees or certificates.

 

Greenfield Company Rebrands, Expands as NE-XT Technologies

GREENFIELD — Valley Steel Stamp (VSS) was founded in 1971 by William Capshaw with two employees who made steel marking tools for local industries, particularly hand-tool companies. This week, the company, led by his son, Steve Capshaw, announced the launch of its new name, NE-XT Technologies, and a new website designed to define the contemporary capabilities of its team of more than 200 skilled engineers and machinists. Although the company has rebranded, it continues to focus on the precision machining of complex, close-tolerance components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and other industrial applications. The rebrand goes much deeper than a new name, logo, and website. NE-XT was acquired by Jefferson River Capital in 2022, which allowed it to expand in terms of capabilities and its leadership team. That year, Richard Havighorst joined the team as chief financial officer and Katie Szelewicki as vice president of Human Resources.

 

 

Bay Path Nets $1 Million for Student Success Center

LONGMEADOW — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Bay Path University President Sandra Doran to announce a $1 million earmark to launch a Student Success Center at the university. The allocation was made possible through Congressionally Direct Spending (CDS) from the Department of Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2023 spending bill that was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022. Funding will be used to complete the work to launch a new Student Success Center that will deliver holistic, coordinated, wraparound academic, financial, and career-development support services that are easily accessible 24/7, both online and on campus. The center will accommodate the needs of Bay Path’s diverse student populations, integrating its services into a student’s academic program through systematic communications and touchpoints throughout the undergraduate experience.

 

Big Y Donates Almost $44,000 to Local Breast-cancer Groups

SPRINGFIELD — (March 2, 2023) In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative, “Partners of Hope,” to 32 breast-cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. This program reflects the partnership, commitment, and support of breast-cancer awareness and research that are so vital for many. Recipients in Western Mass. include Protect Our Breasts (Amherst), Holyoke Medical Center Women’s Center (Holyoke), the Pink Way (Ludlow), Survivor Journeys (Longmeadow), Cancer Connection (Northampton), Cooley Dickinson Hospital Women’s Health Care (Northampton), Berkshire Medical Center Women’s Imaging Center (Pittsfield), Baystate Health Foundation, Rays of Hope (Springfield), and Mercy Medical Center, Center for Breast Health (Springfield). Since 2007, Big Y has raised more than $2 million to support local breast-cancer initiatives.

 

Streetlight Financial Foundation Partners with Friends of Children

FLORENCE — Streetlight Financial Foundation announced that Friends of Children Inc. has been chosen as the recipient of its fundraising efforts for 2023. The foundation was created in 2022 from financial-services company Streetlight Financial. Founding partners Aaron Smith and Mark Vaclavicek recognized a need for a philanthropic effort that provides a positive financial impact to one cause or organization each year. Friends of Children, a Northampton-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults impacted by foster care or juvenile-justice involvement, is the first recipient of the foundation’s annual fundraising initiative.

 

MDRT Foundation Awards $2,000 Grant to Girl Scouts

HOLYOKE — The MDRT Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and further its mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation gives to charitable organizations worldwide, demonstrating the generosity, service, and impact of MDRT members. This year, the MDRT Foundation will award more than $1.6 million in MDRT member-endorsed grants to more than 300 charitable organizations worldwide. Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts was nominated for the MDRT grant by Amy Jamrog, CEO of the Jamrog Group and GSCWM board member. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities for girls to develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, seek challenges, learn from setbacks, form and maintain healthy relationships, and learn to identify and solve problems in their community.

 

LiftTruck Parts & Service Announces 35th Anniversary

WEST SPRINGFIELD — LiftTruck Parts & Service Inc., a local, family-owned business with locations in West Springfield and Brockton, announced its 35th business anniversary. For 35 years, LiftTruck has been a family-owned business providing cost-effective forklift sales, rentals, parts, and service to the Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Connecticut, and Rhode Island areas. The company offers a wide range of brands for sale, including BYD, Clark, Doosan, Heli Americas, and Komatsu, and is now also selling the new BYD lithium ion phosphate battery-powered forklift. The BYD lithium iron phosphate battery LiFePO4 has proven to be extremely safe, never losing structural integrity nor exploding. LiftTruck Parts & Service also offers both short- and long-term electric, LP, and gas forklift rentals with planned maintenance to keep customers’ business running smoothly. Its various service plans help clients monitor maintenance costs, hours of usage, equipment condition, and other factors that can affect forklift trucks’ on-the-job performance. LifeTruck provides service on all makes of forklifts, golf cars, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and stackers. LiftTruck is outfitted to manage all its clients’ material-handling equipment needs and meet clients’ service needs in a cost-effective manner.

 

BetMGM Supports Problem Gambling Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD — BetMGM announced a new pledge to prominently feature responsible-gaming messages in its marketing and advertising campaigns beginning March 1, in alignment with the start of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. As part of the pledge, responsible-gaming messaging will be featured within BetMGM’s mobile app and within BetMGM advertisements ranging from billboard marketing to television, print, and radio ads across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, responsible-gaming messages and banners will be incorporated into BetMGM’s digital and social platforms, as well as on property signage within physical BetMGM sportsbooks. Along that line, MGM Resorts, MGM Northfield Park, and BetMGM were well represented as sponsors at the 20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference, held in Columbus last week. The event brought together leading gaming operators, researchers, and treatment professionals in an effort to generate problem-gambling awareness and education while discussing the impact of legalized sports betting in the state.

Opinion

Opinion

By Meredith Wise

DEI Initiatives are very much in our conversations. However, the HR Trends 2023 survey by McLean & Co. show that actions on these initiatives have stalled for the second year in a row.

This study highlights human-resources priorities and challenges, comparing current-year results to prior years. In 2021, DEI efforts jumped from eighth place in 2020 to fourth place largely due to national and global conversations and actions around equity and social justice. In 2022, these efforts fell to fifth place, and this year they have dropped to sixth on the HR priority list.

In our work helping companies develop roadmaps for DEI, a handful of key areas are lacking: dedicated time to focus on DEI, leadership support, training, and resources.

According to the study, governance, leadership buy-in, strategic discussions, and data collection are the common roadblocks to moving DEI efforts forward. Actions and planning can refocus your organization’s initiatives.

Leadership: Senior leaders should model DEI behaviors in all their interactions and communications. Training alone will not move your goals along. Moving beyond awareness training to competency learning opportunities will help elevate the support from leadership. The data in the study demonstrated that the 40% of organizations that leverage competency-based training are more likely to be high-performing in DEI compared to those leveraging awareness-based training.

Communications: DEI-related topics and performance should be woven into regular communication cadences from leaders and HR functions. Active communication and discussions about initiatives, actions, and challenges need to happen.

Formal DEI Strategy: Sixty-three percent of respondents indicated they did not have a formal or documented DEI strategy.This percentage has remained stable over the past three years. Policies and practices document how DEI programs will operate in the organization. These policies should address how DEI considerations are integrated, including the employee experience, performance management, recruiting, retention, advancement, compensation, and more.

Data: Understanding that time is at a premium for HR teams and professionals, initiatives in 2023 may best be focused on data collection and analysis. This data will shape strategy, demonstrate gaps and urgency to the organization, and allow for informed decisions on a formal strategy and governance.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution; however, with a combination of leadership support, resources, and a dedicated team, organizations will more likely become high performing versus those without this focus.

According to the study, recruiting is once again the number-one priority on HR professionals’ minds for the third year in a row. Although DEI has fallen further down the list, this work does not exist in a silo — maintaining momentum on DEI efforts will support other priorities, including talent attraction and retention.

It’s also good news that embedding DEI into organizational culture and processes does not require a degree in advanced physics. All that’s needed to operationalize DEI is the right commitment, planning, and structure.

 

Meredith Wise is president of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. This article first appeared on the EANE blog; eane.org