Real Estate Archives - Page 12 of 25

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

10 Dewey St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Ruth M. Levy
Seller: Catherine C. Tallen
Date: 05/19/14

BUCKLAND

62 Ashfield Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Adam W. Griffin
Seller: Donald A. Billiel
Date: 05/23/14

COLRAIN

129 North Green River Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $225,568
Buyer: Cersosimo Industries Inc.
Seller: Edward D. Higley
Date: 05/21/14

DEERFIELD

7 Porter St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Stephen J. Sloan
Seller: Matthew T. Wilcox
Date: 05/22/14

4 Robs Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mary Ann Barnes RET
Seller: Ruth V. Loudermilch
Date: 05/23/14

242 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mark A. Sokoloski
Seller: Robert T. Tensel
Date: 05/30/14

62 Wapping Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: LCCNP LLC
Seller: Christopher Domian
Date: 05/21/14

31 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Madelaine E. Bartlett
Seller: Elizabeth A. Karas
Date: 05/28/14

GREENFIELD

28 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Allen J. Holmes
Seller: P. G. Butterworth RET
Date: 05/30/14

435 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Lisa A. Sandri
Seller: David A. Strahan
Date: 05/28/14

31 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Richard C. McCarthy
Seller: Fevroniya Mikhaylichenko
Date: 05/23/14

11 Olive St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Town Of Greenfield
Date: 05/20/14

45 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: David C. Kempf
Seller: Sarah J. Marchefka
Date: 05/29/14

52 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Victor Turcan
Seller: Henry J. Machaiek
Date: 05/23/14

HEATH

84 Burrington Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: David D. Peterson
Seller: Peregrin J. Schwarzer
Date: 05/30/14

Sumner Stetson Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Dena M. Briggs
Seller: Berkshire Bay Lobster RT
Date: 05/23/14

LEVERETT

26 Teawaddle Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Leah H. Roth-Howe
Seller: Davis, Edward L., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

MONTAGUE

80 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $269,675
Buyer: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Seller: Bret W. Matteo
Date: 05/21/14

9 James Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ashley J. Williams
Date: 05/30/14

7 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Sevrens
Seller: Mary V. Emery
Date: 05/21/14

NEW SALEM

2 Fay Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Alane Mallet
Seller: Voutselas, Theodore, (Estate)
Date: 05/20/14

NORTHFIELD

30 North Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Howard F. Hastings
Seller: Marguerite L. Lentz
Date: 05/22/14

ORANGE

25 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael P. Gemelli
Seller: Workers Credit Union
Date: 05/30/14

426 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jason A. Kimball
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/23/14

SHELBURNE

115 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $133,118
Buyer: Keiralee S. Jerrold
Seller: Generation Mortgage Co.
Date: 05/30/14

SUNDERLAND

358 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cory Doubleday
Seller: McLean, Arthur F., (Estate)
Date: 05/19/14

181 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Laurenitis
Seller: Sophie A. Zewski RET
Date: 05/28/14

57 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $216,260
Buyer: Michael Murray
Seller: Bonnie J. Grise
Date: 05/27/14

78 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Sawin
Seller: Scott J. Mceuen
Date: 05/30/14

WHATELY

233 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary Jennings
Seller: Gary R. Jambazian
Date: 05/30/14

15 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Clifton E. Stone
Seller: Jane M. Banash
Date: 05/30/14

111 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jennifer T. Lafountain
Seller: Donald E. Vollinger
Date: 05/29/14

WENDELL

78 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Boyden
Seller: Patricia L. Hughs
Date: 05/23/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

74 Blairs Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $353,800
Buyer: Michael H. Tremble
Seller: Hung Y. Zhao
Date: 05/23/14

23 Capua Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $323,500
Buyer: Ahmet Gunay
Seller: Tonya L. Plante
Date: 05/30/14

336 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Barry J. Battista
Seller: Himadhar Vemulapolli
Date: 05/30/14

51 Debra Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Stack
Seller: George Chrisanthopoulos
Date: 05/30/14

16 Lancaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Andy Wong
Seller: John W. Saulenas
Date: 05/28/14

35 Losito Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $321,500
Buyer: Travis J. Miles
Seller: William H. Vogel
Date: 05/30/14

703 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Thomas J. Davis
Seller: Collier, Eileen C., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/14

1064 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Richard A. Borsari
Seller: Randy L. Cordner
Date: 05/21/14

132 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shane A. Wild
Seller: Francis R. Marsh
Date: 05/30/14

161 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Lisa Gawron
Seller: Euripides Torres
Date: 05/30/14

16 Tanglewood Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $233,254
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Steven L. Paul
Date: 05/23/14

BLANDFORD

Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Remy E. Rogers
Seller: Chester E. Broughton
Date: 05/30/14

BRIMFIELD

26 Dearth Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Robert J. Barker
Seller: Donald J. Howard
Date: 05/29/14

CHESTER

Brown Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $195,200
Buyer: James D. Giza TR
Seller: Gary P. Shannon
Date: 05/22/14

CHICOPEE

47 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: David R. Carriveau
Seller: Kokoszyn, Mark C., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/14

16 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group LLC
Seller: William E. Johnson
Date: 05/30/14

33 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Deanna M. Verderber
Seller: Gerard F. Kiely
Date: 05/22/14

21 Bliss St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Andrew G. Vienneau
Seller: Dolores Jakeway
Date: 05/30/14

785 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Kuta Plaza LLC
Seller: River Shore Real Estate Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

111 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Christina Clifford
Seller: James D. Vermette
Date: 05/30/14

336 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David A. Bailey
Seller: Christine L. Tanner
Date: 05/23/14

26 Forest St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Lindy M. Holguin
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 05/22/14

102 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: David Medina
Seller: Mary C. Young
Date: 05/28/14

38 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Nichole Lafleur
Date: 05/30/14

51 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Katishia Gallishaw
Seller: Dmitriy Siroklin
Date: 05/30/14

108 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Kristen M. Marceau
Seller: Matthew M. Jagodowski
Date: 05/30/14

78 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Thomas Goodrow
Seller: PFR Investments LLC
Date: 05/28/14

33 Martha St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Geraldine A. Kasulinous
Seller: Edwin P. Rowell
Date: 05/28/14

591 Mckinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Melvin Bonilla
Seller: James J. Whelihan
Date: 05/29/14

123 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Kirt J. Lafrance
Seller: Tallman, Lynda L., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

97 Moreau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Michael A. Taylor
Seller: Melissa A. Purcell
Date: 05/22/14

13 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Corey A. Diaz
Seller: Eric J. Fontaine
Date: 05/30/14

36 Parenteau Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rudolph J. Berg
Seller: David S. Billips
Date: 05/30/14

113 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Alberto Gallego
Seller: Dionisio Rodriguez
Date: 05/30/14

92 Rich St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Rachelle R. Kiley
Seller: Marc S. St.George
Date: 05/28/14

39 Roy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Antonio F. Tereso
Seller: Richard P. Pieczarka
Date: 05/23/14

18 Shirley St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Raymond W. Blair
Seller: Eda D. Blair
Date: 05/29/14

154 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Richard Ring
Seller: Douglas M. Blaney
Date: 05/28/14

48 White Birch Plaza
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Kuta Plaza LLC
Seller: River Shore Real Estate Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

79 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Thomas D. McCormack
Seller: Neil Maki
Date: 05/19/14

14 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Carolynn B. Vincenzo
Seller: Joanna R. Miles
Date: 05/30/14

HAMPDEN

240 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Bean
Seller: Stanley V. Pawlowicz
Date: 05/21/14

69 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Timothy P. Lord
Seller: Arthur L. Burger
Date: 05/20/14

85 Sessions Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Donald F. Schmidt
Seller: Caitlin L. Sample
Date: 05/29/14

HOLLAND

32 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ethan Loiselle
Seller: Nelson N. Ehinger
Date: 05/21/14

5 Sunset Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Albert R. Neumann
Seller: Sylvia E. Morgan
Date: 05/30/14

HOLYOKE

31 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Anne O. Murphy
Seller: Matthew F. Sandler
Date: 05/29/14

19 Florence Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: 21st Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Albert F. Hellyar
Date: 05/23/14

6 Gordon Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Dulaski
Seller: Dulaski, Francis M., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

25 Granville St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Pomerleau
Seller: William Delgado
Date: 05/30/14

567 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Richard J. Dominguez
Seller: Bruce C. Campbell
Date: 05/20/14

124 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jose A. Hernandez
Seller: Sean P. Breen
Date: 05/27/14

7 Meggison Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Ivan I. Biley
Seller: Benjamin W. Dempsey
Date: 05/21/14

62 Norwood Ter
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: James P. Masi
Seller: Stephen J. Sloan
Date: 05/22/14

8 Radcliffe St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Doreen D. Fifield
Seller: Marion O. Dibble
Date: 05/29/14

250 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Rebecca Hardy
Seller: California Coastal Acquisition
Date: 05/29/14

99 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,205
Buyer: Nicole Pagnoni
Seller: Gator LLC
Date: 05/29/14

14 Queen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Anthony F. Piaggi
Seller: Ann E. Deforge
Date: 05/23/14

11 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Daniel Falcetti
Seller: Michael J. Falcetti
Date: 05/20/14

12 Valley Hts.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Michael W. Zaremba
Seller: Kyle R. Maurer
Date: 05/28/14

40 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: William Ramirez
Seller: Yocelyn Figueroa
Date: 05/29/14

LONGMEADOW

24 Birnie Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: James M. Daly
Seller: Matthew Sadosky
Date: 05/21/14

257 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Colin W. Burns
Seller: Todd C. Coon
Date: 05/21/14

19 Cobblestone Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Valerie C. Sharpe
Seller: Nicholas J. Ciciretti
Date: 05/28/14

51 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Donald J. Sonn
Seller: Jeffrey E. Schechtman
Date: 05/29/14

5 Cranwell Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $453,000
Buyer: Junshu Zhou
Seller: John C. Suillivan
Date: 05/22/14

144 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Spencer Ross
Seller: Timber Development LLC
Date: 05/20/14

604 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Eric R. Kretschmar
Seller: Steve D. Schultz
Date: 05/19/14

534 Park Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Michael K. Jarvinen
Seller: Frederick C. Craig
Date: 05/22/14

59 Prynnwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Laura J. Kattan
Seller: Ernst P. Zobel
Date: 05/28/14

58 Twin Brook Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Brad L. Albert
Seller: David Starr
Date: 05/29/14

19 Western Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Daly
Seller: Mark W. Seals
Date: 05/30/14

57 Wheel Meadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Marni L. Joseph
Seller: Elaine P. Saffer
Date: 05/22/14

MONSON

73 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $178,779
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Laurie A. Day
Date: 05/21/14

40 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $138,750
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Toby R. Bridges
Date: 05/23/14

287 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: James G. Miller
Seller: Alan D. Provost
Date: 05/23/14

PALMER

30 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: John L. Duquette
Seller: Stephen R. Holuk
Date: 05/30/14

39 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dawn Zoto
Seller: Pikul, Julia B., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/14

40 Forest Lake Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Beaudry
Seller: Anthony Czarnecki
Date: 05/30/14

3166-3168 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Brian R. Stanley
Seller: Grace Dias
Date: 05/30/14

4063 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mireille Bolduc
Seller: AMC Building Construction LLC
Date: 05/20/14

116 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Mark H. Cahoon
Seller: Michael L. Deyorio
Date: 05/21/14

2022 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Mark D. Baker
Seller: Michael Ruszczyk
Date: 05/30/14

25 Searle St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Lynn F. Desroches
Seller: Karen L. Morassi
Date: 05/30/14

SPRINGFIELD

140 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $173,300
Buyer: Jeremy R. Polastry
Seller: Krawiec, Kathleen C., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

54 California Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Laiona M. Weaver
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 05/29/14

9 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Charity Ayala
Seller: Nelson Garcia
Date: 05/22/14

30 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,999
Buyer: Cedric Crapps
Seller: Joseph C. Basile
Date: 05/21/14

649 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $592,500
Buyer: Amasdav LLC
Seller: H&S Truck Leasing Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

26 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Nathan P. Bean
Seller: Kevin M. Robbins
Date: 05/30/14

53 Gail St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,700
Buyer: Jenna M. Molinari
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/27/14

107 Grandview St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Brian L. Bartholomew
Seller: Francis A. Fratini
Date: 05/22/14

61 Keith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,925
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Carlena G. Morgan
Date: 05/29/14

354 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,875,000
Buyer: 2331 Associates Corp.
Seller: Main St. Indian Orchard NE
Date: 05/29/14

485 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: DGG Realty Partnership LLP
Seller: Tinkham Glen Realty LLC
Date: 05/30/14

33 Marengo Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,900
Buyer: Shelah R. Corey
Seller: Jeffrey W. Zabel
Date: 05/21/14

76 Meadow St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Andrew Serrano
Seller: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Date: 05/29/14

88 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Raymond Hamel
Seller: Laurie E. Martin
Date: 05/27/14

202 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Evelyn M. Bellerose
Seller: J. B. Camerlin Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/19/14

63-65 Orpheum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Ron E. Christenson
Seller: Evelyn Paige
Date: 05/20/14

571 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Vaygnakon Soumpholphakdy
Seller: Patricia Yablonski
Date: 05/22/14

2026 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Piotr A. Lipert
Seller: Barry Haber
Date: 05/30/14

136 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Tyrone L. Shaver
Seller: Thomas J. Ferris
Date: 05/27/14

26 Pineview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Hesser
Seller: Patrick O’Brien
Date: 05/30/14

21 Sonia St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Megan E. Bergman
Seller: Nelson Bernardes
Date: 05/23/14

131 Spring St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $9,600,000
Buyer: Armoury Commons LLC
Seller: Tritex Real Estate Advisors
Date: 05/21/14

24 Thornton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Amber D. Degrandpre
Seller: Blanca Rodriguez
Date: 05/30/14

126 Undine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Harry L. Burgos
Seller: Ting Chang
Date: 05/30/14

130 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Tango Investments LLC
Seller: Anti Displacement Project
Date: 05/19/14

30 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Frederick
Seller: Mareen D. Harwell
Date: 05/30/14

248 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,400
Buyer: Jose L. Rodriguez
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 05/21/14

SOUTHWICK

22 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Noipe RT
Seller: Joseph P. Brennan
Date: 05/30/14

3 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: William D. Storozuk
Seller: Joseph F. Molta
Date: 05/30/14

22 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Robin Solek
Seller: Andrea H. Scully
Date: 05/22/14

68 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $262,452
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Colleen M. Forest
Date: 05/27/14

15 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Paul Tsatsos
Seller: Smith, Brian D., (Estate)
Date: 05/19/14

15 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Anita L. Bage
Seller: Gail J. Howard
Date: 05/30/14

WESTFIELD

33 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Boguslaw Janik
Seller: Cofrancesco, Sandra A., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

89 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Finnie
Seller: Ann L. Morytko
Date: 05/30/14

14 Carpenter St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Nicole Polo
Seller: Jonathan J. Tooker
Date: 05/28/14

47 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: William Reinhagen
Seller: Richard S. Pomeroy
Date: 05/29/14

9 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: Viktor Lysenko
Seller: Gould, Melvin J., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

41 Dickens Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tonya L. Plante
Seller: Joseph P. Finnie
Date: 05/30/14

38 Hampden St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $218,999
Buyer: Travis Moszynski
Seller: John M. Hess
Date: 05/27/14

50 Laflin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $182,900
Buyer: Padma Darjee
Seller: Bernice B. Bush
Date: 05/30/14

85 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Sherry
Seller: Carolyn A. Cleland
Date: 05/21/14

3 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Steven R. Walker
Seller: John M. Hibert
Date: 05/28/14

3 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Michael A. Mastroianni
Seller: James H. Cepican
Date: 05/30/14

83 Ridge Trail Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Tianyi Zhou
Seller: Holland, Margaret K., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

71 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Amanda R. Hines
Seller: Neil A. Daboul
Date: 05/30/14

181 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ivan Nozdryn
Seller: USA VA
Date: 05/30/14

24 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brent J. Kowal
Seller: William A. Reinhagen
Date: 05/29/14

10 Woodland Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Matthew Sandler
Seller: Stephen M. Shea
Date: 05/29/14

WILBRAHAM

2345 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Huntmar Realty LLC
Seller: Tomkat Realty LLC
Date: 05/20/14

114 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Devonia M. Long
Seller: Eric R. Kretschmar
Date: 05/19/14

12 Sandlewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John C. Tranghese
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings LLC
Date: 05/28/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

26 Christopher Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Enith Mendez-Runge
Seller: Lois C. Albury
Date: 05/23/14

270 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mohammed S. Alsultani
Seller: Osama S. Jalal
Date: 05/27/14

55 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Milan Graovac
Seller: Brian J. Kolodziej
Date: 05/29/14

37 Hewitt St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $121,125
Buyer: Martha M. Brodsky
Seller: Albert P. Biseinere
Date: 05/27/14

355 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jason E. Freitag
Seller: Judith M. McKay
Date: 05/30/14

389 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Town Of West Springfield
Seller: Merrick Drug Co. Inc.
Date: 05/30/14

166 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David M. Melega
Seller: Thomas W. OÆBrien
Date: 05/30/14

452 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Islamic Society of Western Mass.
Seller: Sheila A. Pecor
Date: 05/28/14

110 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pratap Gautam
Seller: Vladimir Lapik
Date: 05/30/14

163 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: George D. McCanch
Seller: Daniel W. Sherry
Date: 05/21/14

227 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Theodore J. Paradise
Seller: Harold Jenkinson
Date: 05/22/14

19 Wishing Well Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Thomas W. OÆBrien
Seller: Jonathan P. Reed
Date: 05/30/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

111 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $628,000
Buyer: Sophie Latham
Seller: Arthur D. Hyde
Date: 05/28/14

1260 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $226,748
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: David S. Allen
Date: 05/30/14

5 Blackberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Victor A. Ortiz
Seller: Gregory C. Curtis
Date: 05/28/14

62 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Spiridon E. Hatiras
Seller: Louise Pressman
Date: 05/30/14

56 Chesterfield Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Slavich
Seller: Isabella D. Cable
Date: 05/28/14

62 Justice Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Issac Chow
Seller: Larry Barkman
Date: 05/30/14

563 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Tara P. Boucher
Seller: Marga Coler
Date: 05/30/14

47 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: David Markland
Seller: Caroline C. Elbow
Date: 05/30/14

28 Pulpit Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Margaret E. Gage
Seller: Daniel J. Waskiewicz
Date: 05/19/14

125 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ryan G. Holmes
Seller: Russell J. Dupere
Date: 05/29/14

10 Thistle Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Diana Peters-Ross
Seller: Ann H. Clark
Date: 05/21/14

10 Tyler Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Rockey Hill Road Partners
Seller: Joshua Hornick
Date: 05/28/14

18 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Boris Lau
Seller: Martha L. Kearsley
Date: 05/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

153 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: UFP Eastern Division Inc.
Seller: Paul A. Bachand
Date: 05/28/14

27 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Pauline E. Stokes
Seller: Cheryl J. Logan
Date: 05/29/14

491 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $228,021
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Judy M. Lacroix
Date: 05/20/14

611 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael R. Kendall
Seller: Sallie Sawin
Date: 05/23/14

671 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gabriel Goncalves
Seller: Bradley S. Bedard
Date: 05/30/14

14 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Tania J. Grael
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 05/23/14

42 Pepper Ridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: John B. Dowd
Seller: Curtis S. Copeland
Date: 05/30/14

297 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Chaisson
Seller: Robert J. Meyers
Date: 05/30/14

CUMMINGTON

51 Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Citro
Seller: Matthew J. Hathaway
Date: 05/30/14

EASTHAMPTON

19 Chapin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Maegan M. Davis
Seller: Janice M. Davis
Date: 05/22/14

2 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,623
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Shannon S. Fifield
Date: 05/30/14

11 Fairfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Anthony K. Sillars
Seller: Jorge J. Pedroza
Date: 05/30/14

37 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Sarah L. Zazzaro
Seller: David E. Derouin
Date: 05/30/14

58 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Brian D. Burrell
Seller: Lussier, Donald M., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/14

1 Oakridge Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Brad E. Fink
Seller: Linda A. Cyran
Date: 05/30/14

9-11 Orchard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Milo Properties LLC
Seller: 19 McKinley Terrace Westfield LLC

28 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Nina K. Derouin
Seller: Robert J. Powers
Date: 05/30/14

34 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John C. Barnes
Seller: Lori A. Devine
Date: 05/28/14

15 Underwood Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David J. Haines
Seller: Anne A. Pinkerton
Date: 05/29/14

58 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: David G. Shelton
Seller: Deborah M. Mielke
Date: 05/21/14

GOSHEN

45 Bissell Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: William H. Carter
Seller: Virginia A. Berry
Date: 05/23/14

GRANBY

115 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Cheryl L. Pitt
Seller: Cheryl L. Pitt
Date: 05/20/14

547 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Todd Messinger
Seller: Tyler E. Scheinost
Date: 05/29/14

58 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Dorota B. Sadowski
Seller: Joseph A. Bergeron
Date: 05/23/14

368 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Emiliano Ricciardi
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 05/30/14

HADLEY

14 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul Narus
Seller: Irene M. Russell
Date: 05/23/14

HUNTINGTON

46 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $328,852
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Todd B. King
Date: 05/20/14

NORTHAMPTON

448 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Maureen M. Speight
Seller: Kiara M. Vigil
Date: 05/27/14

540 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joanna L. Jordan
Seller: John M. Sullivan
Date: 05/20/14

30 Carolyn St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jayme R. Malinowski
Seller: Richard R. Malinoeski
Date: 05/28/14

35 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Nira H. Elkins
Seller: Jesse C. Montgomery
Date: 05/29/14

176 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Anna Alter
Seller: Suzanne M. Smith
Date: 05/22/14

96 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Kristen R. Wilmer
Seller: William Z. Forray
Date: 05/30/14

24 Landy Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James P. Dadmun
Seller: Donald C. Dadmun
Date: 05/29/14

N/A
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Melinda M. Smith
Seller: Violet Clark
Date: 05/23/14

52 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Cole Archambault
Seller: Linda K. Rahm
Date: 05/30/14

39 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: William M. Miglore
Seller: Julianne S. Salzman
Date: 05/23/14

121 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert T. Sippel
Seller: Bill & Marie G. Emerson RET
Date: 05/30/14

303 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $491,500
Buyer: Amy Berner
Seller: Stanley A. Hunter
Date: 05/30/14

76 Reservoir Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Carla J. Zayac
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 05/27/14

24 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Morrison
Seller: Day, Lynn A., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

24 West Center St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $247,225
Buyer: Daniel S. Millman
Seller: Sandra M. Gross
Date: 05/20/14

40 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Gerome A. Miklau
Seller: Andrea E. Reber
Date: 05/20/14

PELHAM

124 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Dennis R. Spalding-Fecher
Seller: John A. Kuusisto
Date: 05/28/14

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $217,900
Buyer: Elizabeth B. Musto
Date: 05/30/14

30 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,900
Buyer: Bruce C. Campbell
Seller: Charles Heyer
Date: 05/20/14

203 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Rebecca J. Leclair
Seller: Michaud, Marc P., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/14

13 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Michelle N. Darling
Seller: Janice A. Hudgings
Date: 05/30/14

158 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael C. Nergararian
Seller: Christopher Ratkiewicz
Date: 05/23/14

SOUTHAMPTON

12 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Jesse A. Morrisey
Seller: Leonard A. Gagnon
Date: 05/29/14

9 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Christine L. Tanner
Seller: Linda J. Pedigo
Date: 05/23/14

8 Geryk Court
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Matthew Carrasquillo
Seller: Steven M. Mielke
Date: 05/30/14

79 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Abdallah Hage-Sleiman
Seller: Paul R. Tourville
Date: 05/30/14

20 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lori Beaudry-Flint
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/22/14

20 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ningsheng Zhu
Seller: Andrew A. Boysen
Date: 05/28/14

6 Kevin Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Ryan G. Holmes
Seller: Russell J. Dupere
Date: 05/29/14

30 Mountain View Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Mellisa E. Herrere
Seller: Barbara A. Petersen
Date: 05/28/14

87 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Linda Rubner-Braastad
Date: 05/23/14

36 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Leclerc
Seller: Matthew R. Phillips
Date: 05/29/14

114 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Yocelyn F. Delgado
Seller: Emily D. Holmes
Date: 05/29/14

WARE

117 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pauline E. Stokes
Seller: Cheryl J. Logan
Date: 05/28/14

40 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Tracy J. Giard
Seller: Sandra M. Crowley
Date: 05/27/14

84 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Guy P. Beaulieu
Seller: Daniel R. Ogoley
Date: 05/29/14

106 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Heather E. Young
Seller: Jennifer Jyringi
Date: 05/19/14

8 Richfield Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Michael J. Beauregard
Seller: Greg R. Miner
Date: 05/27/14

West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Shawna R. Andrews
Date: 05/23/14

West St. #B
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Shawna R. Andrews
Date: 05/23/14

WESTHAMPTON

7 Pomeroy Mountain Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kiara M. Vigil
Seller: Sally G. Sasso
Date: 05/27/14

315 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gavin C. Cook
Seller: Mary A. Munson FT
Date: 05/30/14

WILLIAMSBURG

77 Ashfield Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cory J. Zawadzki
Seller: James F. Zawadzki
Date: 05/27/14

MSB to Hold Workshop on Estate Planning for Rental Property Owners

By BusinessWest Staff June 30, 2014

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank will stage a complimentary ‘lunch and learn’ workshop titled “Estate Planning for Rental Property Owners,” featuring attorney David Walczak, a leading expert on real-estate law and, in particular, estate planning for rental real estate.

The event is designed to help owners of residential and commercial rental real estate to learn how an appropriate estate plan and the use of a real-estate trust can avoid the costs, risks, and headaches associated with inheriting rental property. It will be held Tuesday, July 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at MSB’s Wilbraham branch, located at 100 Post Office Park. The event is free and includes lunch, and it is open to the public; however, reservations are required.

“We are pleased to bring this important information to our communities,” said Steve Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “Many rental property owners do not realize that, too often, when rental property is included in a will — or worse, a probate situation because the property is not included in a will — the costs, risks, and headaches end up outweighing the value to the person inheriting the property.”

Walczak focuses his practice on estate planning, real-estate transactions, small-business organization, and transactional law. His firm, David Walczak Attorney at Law, P.C., is based in Wilbraham.

Business Expo Luncheon Speaker Announced

By BusinessWest Staff June 30, 2014

SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Professional Chamber of Commerce has announced that Patricia Diaz Dennis, retired senior vice president and assistant general counsel for AT&T and commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission during the Reagan administration, has been confirmed as the luncheon speaker for the fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo, set for Oct. 29 at the MassMutual Center.

Dennis, a member of the board of directors at MassMutual, is a highly sought-after speaker, whose broad résumé also includes service on the National Labor Relations Board, a stint as assistant secretary of State for human rights and humanitarian affairs, a three-year term as chair of the Girl Scouts of America, and a lengthy stint on the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

At AT&T, from which she retired in 2008, she was responsible for corporate litigation, procurement, corporate real estate, environmental corporate compliance, IT, and trademark and copyright legal matters. Before joining AT&T in 1995, Dennis was special counsel to Sullivan & Cromwell for communications matters in the international law firm’s Washington, D.C. office. From 1989 to 1991, she was a partner and head of the communications section of the Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue law firm.

The Western Mass. Business Expo, presented by BusinessWest, will feature more than 150 exhibitors and a number of informative programs. The slate of speakers and programs is being finalized, with more information to be released in the weeks to come. For more information on the event, visit www.businesswest.com or www.wmbexpo.com.

MassMutual Unveils Renovation Project at Enfield Campus

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2014

ENFIELD — MassMutual unveiled more than $38 million in renovations to its Bright Meadow campus, the primary location for the company’s retirement-services and workplace-insurance businesses, on June 17. The investment enhances the company’s overall infrastructure and positions MassMutual for future growth. It follows the company’s 2013 acquisition of the Hartford’s retirement-plan business. The renovations encompass approximately 15,000 square feet on the 66-acre, three-building site, and include infrastructure and technology improvements, a state-of-the-art data center, and enhancements to common areas. Several federal, state, and local officials and employees gathered to help MassMutual officially cut the ribbon on the revamped facility, as the 163-year-old company reasserted its commitment to driving economic growth in the state and the surrounding Enfield community. “The significant improvements we have made to our Enfield campus reflect our efforts to position our integrated retirement business for continued success, as well as our broader commitment to invest in our facilities and our communities,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president, and CEO of MassMutual. “We now have a world-class facility to accommodate the excellent growth potential of this business, and we look forward to delivering an outstanding service experience for our customers here for many years to come.” Among the improvements in and around the building are:
• A state-of-the-art data center, the largest portion of the overall renovation project. The $23 million center will also deliver standby emergency power generation to most of the Enfield campus, thus enabling the facility to remain open in the event of a widespread power outage;
• A redesign of two-story lobby to prominently feature MassMutual branding, including the story of the company’s history and technology to create personalized greetings for special guests;
• A third-floor presentation room, created to welcome clients and visitors and demonstrate the company’s retirement-solution capabilities;
• A new innovative learning lab aimed at enhancing employee learning; and
• A redesigned visitors’ parking lot.
“Through the new construction and enhancements to our Enfield campus, we have created a dynamic and inviting work environment that fosters efficiency and productivity, and enables us to better provide our clients with the products and services they expect,” said Elaine Sarsynski, executive vice president of MassMutual’s Retirement Services division. “Our significant infrastructure investment also reaffirms MassMutual’s commitment to the state of Connecticut and to Enfield, a community we’ve been proud to be a part of for more than a decade.” In addition to the new enhancements at its Enfield facility, MassMutual is also making infrastructure and workplace improvements to its Springfield campus. Between the two locations, the company is investing more than $85 million. MassMutual currently employs about 2,400 people in its Retirement Services division; more than 1,600 work at the Enfield campus. The company also currently has 200 employees with Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC, a MassMutual subsidiary, in Hartford.

Ingredients for Success

By BusinessWest Staff June 17, 2014

Cover Story

Hot Table Puts Expansion on the Menu

Co-founders John (left) and Chris DeVoie.

John DeVoie calls it an “internal motivator.”

That’s how he chose to describe the small, rather nondescript note taped to one wall of what passes for the corporate headquarters of Hot Table Panini — the cramped back room of the location within Tower Square in Springfield.

It reads simply “500 stores by 2030.”

That’s not an official goal of this company, which now operates three sites that specialize in what could be called custom panini sandwiches, and has another two set to open in the next six months or so. But it is a target, or a conversation starter, or, as he said, a number designed to motivate those working for this growing venture.

“If you don’t put goals on the walls, you don’t get anywhere,” he joked, adding that Hot Table may indeed have 500 locations by the start of the century’s fourth decade. “Or it could have five by 2030.”

Right now, the plan is to be exponentially closer to the former number than the latter, said both John and his brother, Chris, who launched this venture together, along with their brother-in-law, Don Watroba, in 2006, and have made their brand a growing part of the local culinary lexicon ever since.

They started in the Breckwood Shoppes in Sixteen Acres near Western New England University (they’re both alums) in the spring of 2007, opened their second site in Tower Square in 2009, and their third in Enfield in 2012. They plan to open a site in Glastonbury, Conn. in September, and another on Route 9 in Hadley a few months later.

After that? Well, that’s to be determined, said the brothers DeVoie, who noted that there have been discussions about more locations in Connecticut and Western Mass., a likely push toward Central and Eastern Mass., possibly starting in the region known as MetroWest, and perhaps expansion in the Albany area.

“We’re leaving ourselves open; we’re pushing further south into the Hartford market,” said John, adding that the company is in preliminary talks with franchising consultants about that eventual step. “But we do see opportunities in Eastern and Central Mass.”

What is known is that the co-owners feel good about where they are, and excited about where they could be a few years down the road. In other words, they believe the concept they’ve adopted — what’s known in the industry as ‘fast casual,’ which rests strategically between fast food and traditional sit-down dining — shows great promise and staying power, and also that their brand has established itself in this market and has the potential to do so in other markets.

For evidence, they look at what’s been achieved at their first three locations. The Breckwood Shoppes store has shown steady growth and has attracted a following that goes well beyond the university across the street, said Chris. Meanwhile, the downtown Springfield location has succeeded in space where several other eateries failed, growing each year since it opened and showing enough promise to re-up on the lease for another five years.

The original Hot Table location, in the Breckwood Shoppes, has drawn business from well beyond Western New England University, which sits across the street.

And in Enfield, on Freshwater Boulevard next to Costco, Hot Table has proven it can go toe-to-toe with a host of competitors in close proximity, said John, noting that the location there, in a major retail area, competes effectively with Starbucks, Red Robin, Panera Bread, McDonald’s, Friendly’s, Arby’s, and many others.

“You gain confidence when you jump into the sandbox, and there’s a Panera Bread across the street, and a Chipotle, and a Moe’s, and a D’Angelo’s,” he explained. “In Springfield, we were working in a certain market with not a lot of competition, but then we jumped into Enfield, and all the national brands are there — you name it, it’s there — and we’ve grown sales every year since 2012, hopefully taking market share from all those other people.”

Chris agreed. “When you’re on that stage with all the nationals, you need to perform,” he explained. “You need to give people a reason to choose Hot Table over all the others, and we’ve done that.”

All of the above has given the DeVoies that confidence John noted, as well as the wherewithal to scale up their concept. The questions now concern when, where, and how the expansion will play out.

The partners intend to be patient, picking their spots carefully and strategically, and for this issue, they talked at length with BusinessWest about just what those terms mean.

Bread Winners

While certainly not as well-known as the exploits of the Blake brothers — Prestley and Curtis — who launched Friendly’s almost 80 years ago, the story of the DeVoie brothers is becoming part of local entrepreneurial lore.

A decade or so ago, they were both working in corporate sales, doing well at their craft and making good money. But they were not feeling entirely satisfied.

“I was getting tired of making money for other people,” said John, effectively speaking for the two of them. “I always wanted to do something on my own, and I was definitely ready for something else, something entrepreneurial.”

And he and Chris were leaning strongly toward that ‘something else’ being in the restaurant business.

They started talking with Watroba, a veteran of the industry who had operated the Gold Mine, Admiral DW’s, Captain DW’s, and TD Smith’s, among other area venues, and eventually agreed to go into business together.

And in choosing a dining concept, they listened, and responded, to advice from other family members.

Indeed, it was the DeVoies’ sister who told them about a dining model she encountered on a trip to Italy — cafés of sorts called tavola calda, which translates, literally, to ‘hot table.’

“This was their version of fast casual,” said Chris, adding that more input from their parents helped solidify the concept. After returning from an ocean cruise, they reported that the most popular dining option was a made-to-order panini bar.

Meanwhile, the two took what they had learned from years on the road in sales and applied it to their vision. “We had a lot of experience with taking clients out, all over the Northeast, and all over the country, for that matter,” said Chris, “and we could see the fast-casual market was what people were migrating toward — away from the sit-down restaurants and diners, where they could sit in a good environment or get it to go. We knew that this was the kind of restaurant we wanted to establish.”

What eventually emerged and opened its doors in the Breckwood Shoppes in 2007 was what John described as a cross between Panera Bread — which he credited with popularizing fast casual — and Subway, where customers could customize their sandwich, see it being prepared, and, if they desired, eat it in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

“People like to customize their sandwich as they move down the line,” John explained. “They like to see what’s being done, and they love to see presentation.”

Over the past seven years, the brothers DeVoie have solidified their place in the market (Watroba is no longer involved in the venture) while also putting in place a product and a culture they believe will help take the company to the next level, or the next several levels, as the case may be.

“To succeed in this business today, you have to fire on all cylinders; if not, you’ll get gobbled up,” said John, referring to food, service, cleanliness, and the environment. “You have to do it all well, and I think I can say that we do that here.

“At this point in the game, we’re pretty confident that we have a product that people want, and while we’re still streamlining things, we know who we are,” he went on. “Now it’s the real-estate game — finding the right real estate for us to expand.”

Turning Up the Heat

As he talked with BusinessWest, John DeVoie opened his laptop and clicked his way to Google Earth and then to aerial photos of the area in Glastonbury where the next Hot Table location will open in the fall.

He did so to illustrate just what the company is looking for as it goes about selecting sites. This particular location, on Main Street, is in the middle of a bustling retail area that sits on the edge of a large, somewhat affluent residential area, he said, adding that this site is very similar to the Enfield location in that regard, and this is the model the company is eyeing as it moves forward.

“Look at the rooftops,” he said while panning across the specific site. “It’s right off a major highway, and this plaza is loaded — there’s a whole bunch of high-end retail. And right down the street, there’s a Whole Foods, Panera Bread, Plan B Burger, Five Guys, and more. There’s also a corporate center where a lot of people work; this is where we want to be.”

That same phrase could be applied to Hadley, he went on. The chosen location on Route 9, a plaza now under construction, is just in front of the Home Depot, visible from the road, and surrounded by a host of national chains, including Panera Bread. Hot Table will share the building with Starbucks, Aspen Dental, and two or three other tenants, and hopefully draw from the area colleges, but also the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.

“That area has a lot going on,” said John. “It has the university and the five-college system, but there are also a lot of people living there, and it’s a huge retail area.”

Chris agreed. “The college community is part of it,” he explained, “but we look for rooftops, industry, businesses, and a destination shopping area, because people will often drive to an area like Hadley or Enfield and say, ‘where do we want to go to eat?’ — and there are several choices.”

While working to get the next two locations off the ground almost simultaneously — something the company hasn’t done before — the DeVoies have been thinking about where to go next, and when.

They are in no rush to expand, and will be careful and deliberate in this process, waiting for sites they know will enable their model to succeed.

For example, the company would like to expand into West Springfield and be part of the sprawling retail area on Riverdale Street. But they can’t find exactly what they want and have no intention of forcing the issue.

“There’s tons of space available, but finding the right spot is very difficult, and I’d rather wait for the right spot than make a mistake,” said John, referring to his overall philosophy with regard to expansion. “I’d love to be in West Springfield on Riverdale, but we’re not going to put a store north of I-91 — that’s a deathtrap there. I’d like to be in the Riverdale Shops, and we’ve been looking for four years, but there’s nothing that meets our criteria.”

Overall, said Chris, the preferred locations must offer visibility, accessibility, and parking, and would ideally be in a regional shopping center located in a heavily populated area. In other words, Hot Table is looking for the same qualities that all other chains are seeking.

And this helps in the selection process, he went on, adding that it’s very easy to track where other brands, such as Panera Bread, have gone, and essentially follow their lead when it makes sense to do so.

“The nationals spend a lot of money picking the right real estate,” he explained. “We can piggyback on what they do.”

This is what many experts say Burger King did decades ago — locating almost everywhere McDonald’s did — and it’s not a bad strategy for an emerging company that doesn’t have a small army of people scouting possible sites.

Elaborating, John said the company won’t expand simply for the sake of expanding and reaching stated goals, something he said Starbucks did years ago when it was adding roughly six new sites a day and eventually had to close many of them due to poor performance and what amounted to market oversaturation.

“It’s all about picking the right spots,” he said, adding that the proper equation involves both quantity and quality. “The big guys can afford to make mistakes, and they all do, but at our size, we can’t.”

Food for Thought

Looking ahead, the DeVoies said they’ll continue to look for expansion possibilities in Western Mass. and Connecticut, but also look hard at taking the brand — complete with a new logo featuring the name and a grill — into new markets.

“Our short-term goal into next year is to stick our toe into Eastern and Central Mass.,” said Chris, adding that MetroWest, a cluster of cities of towns west of Boston and east of Worcester, will likely be the landing point.

Also, there could be movement west into the Albany area, he went on, adding that there are ongoing discussions about which direction — figuratively, but also quite literally — to take next.

But there is more to taking a brand like Hot Table to the next level than scouting for locations, said the brothers.

Indeed, the company must be aggressive in its branding and marketing, said John, with the goal of associating the name with a product — in this case, paninis — an important consideration when it comes to taking it to new markets.

He noted that, with products like fried chicken and burritos, a few brand names immediately come to mind. And when it comes to burgers, it’s more than a few, especially with the flood of new chains to emerge in recent years. The goal with Hot Table is to make just such an association, he went on, adding that the company is working hard on that assignment.

“Paninis are very popular, and you’ll find them on a lot of menus,” he explained. “And the industry leader [Panera] has a section of the menu dedicated to paninis. But no one, on a national scale, has said, ‘this is ours — this is what we identify our company with.’

“Before McDonald’s came on the scene, everyone was selling hamburgers — they were very popular, and they were on everyone’s menu,” he went on. “Then McDonald’s came along and said, ‘this is going to be what we do.’ Our strategy is to do the same thing with the panini.”

As part of this process, the company, working in conjunction with the Springfield-based marketing firm Six Point Creative, has introduced a logo, one that ditches the coffee cup that was once juxtaposed against the Hot Table name and replaces it with a grill mark.

“This is one of the ways we’re working to associate us with the panini — and nothing leaves the store without a logo on it,” said Chris, adding that the company is building name recognition, and a reputation, largely through word of mouth and aggressive use of social media, although other vehicles, such as billboards, may be put to use after the two new locations open for business.

Meanwhile, another challenge for the company as it expands, said John, is maintaining standards for excellence, as well as the company’s culture — which he said is grounded in taking care of both customers and employees — as it moves into new markets, either organically or through franchising.

“One of the challenges to growing, and especially with franchising, is making sure things get done the Hot Table way, and also making sure people know the heart of our company, know who we are, know our systems, and know how we treat employees,” he explained.

“If you open a store in Natick and just hire someone off the street,” he continued, “you might find someone who’s great, but they still don’t know the culture. So we have to figure out a way to imbue that culture without watering it down. And that’s a challenge for any company that’s growing.”

Setting Their Sites

Returning to that small sign in the Hot Table headquarters room, John DeVoie said, in essence, that 500 is just a number, or, as he said, a motivator.

He and Chris are not at all sure how many locations they’ll have in 16 years, or 16 months, for that matter. What they do know is that their concept and their specific product works. And they believe they can take it to new markets regionally and perhaps nationally.

“When we started this venture, the plan was never to build just one of these,” said Chris, adding that the business plan has been altered many times over the past eight years, and that process will certainly continue. “How many we open and where we go … those are questions we can’t answer now, but we wanted to build a scalable model, and we have.”

In other words, and as they say in another medium, stay tuned.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff June 17, 2014

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

7 Martin Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Horace D. Taft-Ferguson
Seller: Peter Chadwick
Date: 05/12/14

CONWAY

98 River St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $149,500
Buyer: Danielle L. Thompson
Seller: Anthony T. Rice
Date: 05/15/14

DEERFIELD

20 Crestview Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Butz
Seller: Willard E. Plumley
Date: 05/13/14

382 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Jaime D. Reloj
Seller: Steve & Kathy Melnik FT
Date: 05/09/14

GILL

14 South Cross Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jonathan Holmes
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/14/14

GREENFIELD

42 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Valencia LLC
Seller: Freehigh LLC
Date: 05/09/14

108 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Monahan INT
Seller: Krystyna Colburn
Date: 05/15/14

111 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Jeremy S. Stone
Seller: Troy Santerre
Date: 05/15/14

39 Gold St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $243,750
Buyer: David H. Tasgal
Seller: James R. Scace
Date: 05/05/14

16 Michelman Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Robert J. Escott
Seller: Warren D. Sampson
Date: 05/16/14

347 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dmitry D. Darmanchev
Seller: Mackin Construction Co.
Date: 05/09/14

89 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Johnathan R. Griffen
Date: 05/13/14

MONTAGUE

116 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Billings
Seller: Macintire INT
Date: 05/14/14

49 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Scott P. Schenk
Seller: Duane W. Greene
Date: 05/12/14

32 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Hall
Seller: Sarah J. Reid
Date: 05/08/14

14 Randall Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: William Codington
Seller: Rita T. Plaza
Date: 05/14/14

66 Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Windy Hollow Acres LLC
Seller: Amy Plavin
Date: 05/14/14

NORTHFIELD

299 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Clifford S. Phillips
Seller: Nurten Foster
Date: 05/16/14

ORANGE

12 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
Seller: Scott Grenquist
Date: 05/15/14

70 Oaklawn Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Marc H. Moss
Date: 05/07/14

540 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Brian A. Heath
Seller: Karol L. Brodeur
Date: 05/09/14

SHUTESBURY

20 Great Pines Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jaime C. Morton
Seller: James M. McNaughton
Date: 05/16/14

828 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jennifer Smetzer
Seller: David A. Bellemore
Date: 05/15/14

284 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: David J. Larue
Seller: Salvatore Dinardi
Date: 05/12/14

SUNDERLAND

104 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Gregory M. Bell
Seller: Mark D. Clark
Date: 05/15/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

73 Bessbrook St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Armando Arroyo
Seller: Antoinetta Moylan
Date: 05/16/14

157 Cambridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: David W. Piette
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 05/15/14

341 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Marlene N. Johnson
Seller: Sullivan, Catherine M., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/14

2 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $152,110
Seller: Dmitriy M. Shapovalov
Date: 05/09/14

5 Cottonwood Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Thomas M. Gordon
Seller: Robert C. Roy
Date: 05/09/14

45 Liswell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Kara Krupa
Seller: Jeffrey R. Jochim
Date: 05/07/14

437 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Donna M. Bys
Seller: Katherine E. Petschke
Date: 05/08/14

28 Virginia St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Sergey Tokarev
Seller: Matthew C. Hunter
Date: 05/08/14

BRIMFIELD

85 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Laura M. Kuszarski
Seller: Samsel, Una, (Estate)
Date: 05/15/14

131 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Genise Jackson
Seller: Nancy Orr
Date: 05/15/14

CHICOPEE

64 5th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: David A. Fredette
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 05/15/14

15 Boutin Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Michael W. Robbins
Seller: Michael J. Robbins
Date: 05/14/14

17 Graham Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Brandon R. Houle
Seller: Czupryna, Frederick J., (Estate)
Date: 05/14/14

716 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Stephen R. Doel
Seller: Marta Alvarez
Date: 05/05/14

86 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Cormier
Seller: Suzanne F. Bruno
Date: 05/15/14

20 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Resolute RT
Seller: Richard A. Burns
Date: 05/07/14

3 Pleasantview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Tisha D. Libbey
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 05/14/14

24 Sandtrap Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $377,900
Buyer: Jesse A. Wells
Seller: Francis W. Soucie
Date: 05/14/14

School St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Yarland Properties LLC
Seller: John B. Murray
Date: 05/09/14

21 Sitnik Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Olga Kvashenko
Seller: Sophie Czekanski
Date: 05/09/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

15 Converse Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. McCluster
Seller: Sean P. Shimansky
Date: 05/16/14

241 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David Ayers
Seller: Matthew A. Bean
Date: 05/09/14

N/A
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Ecker
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 05/05/14

55 Pineywoods Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Vladimir Strelnitski
Seller: Anthony E. Gentile
Date: 05/16/14

278 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Steven A. Carando
Seller: Linda S. Orcutt
Date: 05/14/14

14 Redstone Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Julianne M. Lessard
Seller: Anthony Cianflone
Date: 05/16/14

887 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Shelby P. Marrin
Seller: Robert R. Driscoll
Date: 05/15/14

40 Spruce St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: T&K Realty LLC
Seller: Kirkpatrick, Mark D., (Estate)
Date: 05/14/14

5 Tamarack Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Laura L. Grant
Seller: Joseph R. Kennedy
Date: 05/05/14

178 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Beek
Seller: Richard F. McKeever
Date: 05/05/14

80 Waterman Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Scott R. Caron
Seller: Michael Torcia
Date: 05/15/14

338 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Ortiz
Seller: Thomas F. Drumm
Date: 05/16/14

HAMPDEN

43 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $167,200
Buyer: Richard B. Francis
Seller: Ryan S. Hemingway
Date: 05/09/14

40 Oak Knoll Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $289,555
Buyer: Bruce J. Strange
Seller: Robert P. Kaboray
Date: 05/05/14

HOLLAND

1 Hamilton Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Diane Cady
Seller: Jason P. Curving
Date: 05/07/14

5 Inlet Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Daniel Burns
Seller: Gary Biesadecki
Date: 05/09/14

23 Island Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Timothy Hill
Seller: David R. McGuill
Date: 05/15/14

2 North Leisure Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Robert J. Kamay
Date: 05/09/14

40 Old County Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Eric B. Piskorski
Seller: Leslie Germaine
Date: 05/09/14

30 Over The Top Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Todd Oberheim
Seller: Mark D. Schultz
Date: 05/07/14

HOLYOKE

293 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Javier Soto
Seller: Pyles, Allie E., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/14

540 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Warner
Seller: John Gajowy
Date: 05/16/14

35 Ridgeway St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: Donald R. Packard
Seller: Richard G. Rondeau
Date: 05/09/14

237 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Richard G. Rondeau
Seller: Barbara J. Crosson
Date: 05/09/14

24 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Neil N. Feldman
Date: 05/06/14

LONGMEADOW

28 Ardsley Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Seth Tenenbaum
Seller: Richard G. Duncan
Date: 05/09/14

33 Brittany Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $461,500
Buyer: Jack W. Bailey
Seller: W. S. Keeley
Date: 05/16/14

106 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Huse
Seller: Jeffrey E. Roche
Date: 05/16/14

309 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brent L. Ulrey
Seller: Elizabeth A. Barton
Date: 05/12/14

205 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $211,300
Buyer: Michael J. Templeton
Seller: Carole A. Veratti
Date: 05/13/14

162 Williamsburg Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Kal A. Dulaimy
Seller: Kay A. Rhee
Date: 05/05/14

76 Woodland Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joshua Warren
Seller: Robert F. Cheritano
Date: 05/06/14

LUDLOW

810 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: John J. Diggins
Seller: Marc A. Toton
Date: 05/12/14

52 Norwich Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Mol
Seller: Patrick D. Meffen
Date: 05/16/14

PALMER

255 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stanley J. Zych
Seller: Glen A. Hitchcock
Date: 05/16/14

3007 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Corbett
Seller: Shorey E. Dow
Date: 05/16/14

52 Smith St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Benton
Seller: Wallace J. Roberts
Date: 05/16/14

Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Stephanie L. Bearce
Seller: June M. Slozak
Date: 05/13/14

RUSSELL

122 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Jessica M. Beaudry
Seller: Rosanna Seymour
Date: 05/15/14

SPRINGFIELD

34 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Ruben Borrero
Seller: Julianne M. Lessard
Date: 05/16/14

40 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Laurie A. Gilbert
Seller: James M. Daly
Date: 05/16/14

705 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Mohammad Sarker
Seller: JJSA 17 Acquisition Co. LLC
Date: 05/16/14

604 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Grez Automotive LLC
Seller: Walter J. Grzebien
Date: 05/07/14

901 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $1,073,865
Buyer: GP Springfield MA
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/14/14

145 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Cote
Seller: James M. Wingard
Date: 05/15/14

15 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Wanda Lockett
Seller: Sticks & Stones Inc.
Date: 05/13/14

195 Durant St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Sherleen Alequin
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 05/08/14

196 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Juan Vazquez
Date: 05/16/14

19 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Carlito Gonzalez
Seller: Kenneth M. Mills
Date: 05/16/14

50 Ellery St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,817
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Toum Sea
Date: 05/05/14

44 Fallston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brianna M. Dieni
Seller: Jorge Herrera
Date: 05/09/14

63 Freeman Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Robert Hines
Seller: MBC Properties LLC
Date: 05/16/14

58 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Sara D. Burrington
Seller: Heather M. Woods
Date: 05/16/14

103 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Geoffrey R. Farrington
Seller: Carl J. Paquette
Date: 05/16/14

43 Hazen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Howard C. Hill
Seller: John F. Carberry
Date: 05/15/14

Hickory St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Courtside Of Springfield
Date: 05/15/14

56 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Ryan B. McGuire
Seller: Gregg P. Desmarais
Date: 05/15/14

78 Manchester Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Christine Dettman
Seller: John E. Cole
Date: 05/13/14

216 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Quetszy A. Melendez
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 05/07/14

122 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Rimondi
Seller: Amanda L. Spear-Purchase
Date: 05/05/14

84 North Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Anthony Santos
Seller: Jose A. Rivera
Date: 05/14/14

Naismith St. #41
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Courtside Of Springfield
Date: 05/15/14

198 Park Dr.
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Michael A. Torcia
Seller: Dorene A. Archambault
Date: 05/14/14

Paridon St. #10
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Grand Paridon LLC
Seller: Camelback LLC
Date: 05/06/14

1956 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Dominic A. Falzone
Date: 05/12/14

202 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Simone S. Carvalho
Seller: Lawrence Picard
Date: 05/08/14

108 Pidgeon Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $138,900
Buyer: Jose L. Rodriguez
Seller: Barbara J. Klocker
Date: 05/14/14

215 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Nitza Ramos-Cruz
Seller: Charlotte A. Carrington
Date: 05/16/14

Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Courtside Of Springfield
Date: 05/15/14

1493 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Leonard A. Lindsay
Seller: Curtis F. Terrell
Date: 05/08/14

82 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Robert Ackerman
Seller: Meilleur, Aline D., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/14

23 Varney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Shibles
Seller: Ronald Rovelli
Date: 05/16/14

45 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jorge L. Baiz
Seller: Regina F. Walker
Date: 05/12/14

Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Courtside Of Springfield
Date: 05/15/14

1425 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: RHL Properties LLC
Seller: Simmons Ventures LLC
Date: 05/07/14

SOUTHWICK

3 Field St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Michael F. Ferraraccio
Seller: Marc A. Wenners
Date: 05/07/14

4 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Michael Diotalevi
Seller: Robert V. Sala
Date: 05/14/14

35 Miller Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Dayle Stowell
Seller: Robert G. Valentine
Date: 05/12/14

10 Tammy Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jacqueline N. Ditrocchio
Seller: Gregory F. Garstka
Date: 05/08/14

WALES

49 Mount Hitchcock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Amy Roode
Seller: Wendy E. Baker
Date: 05/05/14

WESTFIELD

41 Canal Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Gregg P. Desmarais
Seller: Tirone Development Corp.
Date: 05/15/14

32 Carriage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Scott P. Battles
Seller: David C. Carkhuff
Date: 05/12/14

13 Clinton Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Marta V. Martinez
Seller: Oleg Iurtue
Date: 05/16/14

26 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Rustam Orozaliev
Seller: Stanislav Morozov
Date: 05/09/14

56 Overlook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Laura Reinholz
Seller: Elizabeth B. Goyette
Date: 05/09/14

45 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ion Malancea
Seller: Ivan Mokan
Date: 05/15/14

321 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Pavel Matovich
Seller: Frank A. Langone
Date: 05/09/14

187 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Wzorek
Seller: Cesar Ramirez
Date: 05/09/14

42 Willow Brook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Robert T. Clayton
Seller: Marc T. Bergeron
Date: 05/12/14

WILBRAHAM

9 East Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Samuel B. Everett
Seller: Hale, Doris M., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/14

4 Oldwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Keith A. Person
Seller: Samuel B. Everett
Date: 05/16/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

103 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Jessica F. Caron
Seller: Joan B. Smith
Date: 05/15/14

50 Harney St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: David M. Siegel
Seller: Una Z. Reiser
Date: 05/16/14

43 Kerry Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: John J. Yates
Seller: Donald W. Duquette
Date: 05/09/14

698 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Lalonde
Seller: Mary P. Lagodich
Date: 05/05/14

161 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Shannon L. Tanski
Seller: John D. Clarke
Date: 05/16/14

78 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert C. Roy
Seller: Laura A. Kaplan
Date: 05/09/14

64 Sean Louis Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $612,000
Buyer: Rajshree Patel
Seller: Stephen R. Hoey
Date: 05/09/14

32 South Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: Ralph Draper
Date: 05/12/14

18 Wilbert Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kyle M. Douglas
Seller: Bohn, Gustave F., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

28 Kettle Pond Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Molly J. Goren-Watts
Seller: Djaferis FT
Date: 05/05/14

136 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ludmila Tyler
Seller: Joslad & Associates PC
Date: 05/14/14

150 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,430
Buyer: David T. Eisenhauer
Seller: Jeremy Ober
Date: 05/07/14

Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: M. C. Dufour
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 05/16/14

38 Maplewood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Dean Brown
Seller: Barbara B. Yaukey
Date: 05/15/14

20 McClure St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Nathaniel A. Whitmal
Seller: Marta Ostapiuk
Date: 05/15/14

Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Worcester City Campus
Seller: August M. Woicekoski RET
Date: 05/15/14

BELCHERTOWN

211 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Crosby
Seller: Michael Beresky
Date: 05/16/14

45 Depot St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: NE Fibers LLC
Seller: Whitney National Realty
Date: 05/12/14

29 Ledgewood Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Scott M. Blanchard
Seller: Dennis M. Dube
Date: 05/15/14

59 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Thomas N. Synan
Seller: Deborah Becerra
Date: 05/16/14

62 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Pogoda
Seller: Robert T. Marsh
Date: 05/15/14

130 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Marean
Seller: Clarence E. Robinson
Date: 05/07/14

76 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Dustin J. Carey
Seller: Christopher T. Faber
Date: 05/15/14

EASTHAMPTON

17 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Michael J. Horan
Seller: John F. Horan
Date: 05/09/14

110 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Albert C. Park
Seller: Robert A. Varey
Date: 05/13/14

412 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $1,460,000
Buyer: Argotec Stevens LLC
Seller: JPS Elastomerics Corp.
Date: 05/09/14

19 Matthew Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Sandra L. Graves
Seller: George R. Paquette
Date: 05/16/14

99 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Jenna K. Schmidt
Seller: Tyler J. Novotny
Date: 05/06/14

5 Susan Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Jeremy A. Jungbluth
Seller: Kristi Neathawk
Date: 05/16/14

38 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Kathleen I. Dyer
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 05/09/14

19 Wemelco Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Miri Realty LLC
Seller: FDR LLC
Date: 05/15/14

GOSHEN

1 Lake Dr.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Charlie Lotspeich
Seller: David Weiland
Date: 05/09/14

GRANBY

92 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ryan T. Williams
Seller: Francis W. Gallagher
Date: 05/08/14

151 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Willard A. McKinstry
Seller: Alfred W. McKinstry
Date: 05/15/14

HADLEY

2 Hawks Meadow
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $137,200
Buyer: Countryside Home Builders
Seller: Alan Sthilaire
Date: 05/09/14

150 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: George F. Moriarty
Seller: Shauneen A. Valliere
Date: 05/12/14

153 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Vertical Assets LLC
Seller: Jeffrey C. Mish
Date: 05/09/14

20 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $516,000
Buyer: John F. Pappenheimer
Seller: Sortino, Elaine J., (Estate)
Date: 05/14/14

123 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $602,400
Buyer: James B. Mead RET
Seller: Frederick H. Pratt
Date: 05/07/14

HUNTINGTON

3 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Hamel Arenius-Kinloch
Seller: Nance J. Bendus
Date: 05/15/14

NORTHAMPTON

29 Adare Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Nada M. Kawar
Seller: Matthew D. Thomas
Date: 05/16/14

102 Bancroft Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $797,000
Buyer: Ravindra M. Nadkarni
Seller: David J. Starr
Date: 05/15/14

24 Bayberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Melanie J. Currie
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 05/13/14

57 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Killian O’Connell
Seller: Gertrude E. Hooks
Date: 05/14/14

241 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Suleiman A. Mourad
Seller: Peter N. Gregory
Date: 05/05/14

34 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David B. Erickson
Seller: Suzanne J. Williams
Date: 05/15/14

30 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Peter W. Kelley
Seller: Longtin, Kyle, (Estate)
Date: 05/09/14

9 Kingsley Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: TN Real Estate Group LLC
Seller: Koch Holding Co. Inc.
Date: 05/08/14

60 Masonic St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $965,000
Buyer: Traddles LLC
Seller: Media Education Foundation
Date: 05/15/14

SOUTH HADLEY

51 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: James M. Purchase
Seller: Annemarie Sias
Date: 05/09/14

15 Normandy Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Jermey S. Milligan
Seller: Dustin Carey
Date: 05/15/14

19 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Fedus
Seller: Leonard F. Pope
Date: 05/09/14

99 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Bryan Barsalou
Date: 05/16/14

3 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Raymond L. Brousseau
Seller: Robert A. Baker
Date: 05/05/14

SOUTHAMPTON

7 Parsons Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Robert D. Hutchison
Seller: Laura A. Reinholz
Date: 05/09/14

227 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ronald H. Laurin
Seller: Rita M. Kosior
Date: 05/14/14

WARE

80 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Margaret D. Soucie
Seller: Theresa M. Girard
Date: 05/14/14

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff June 17, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

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

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
ERPortal Software Group, LLC v. Dee Zee Inc.
Allegation: Defendant has failed and refused to pay for software created and installed by the plaintiff: $473,877.95
Filed: 4/29/14

Hillcrest Capital Partners, L.P. v. Max S. Construction, Maxim Shalypin and Liliya Shalypina
Allegation: Defendant defaulted on various promissory notes: $463,855.73
Filed: 4/22/14

Kayrouz Realty, LLC v. EL Pilon Restaurant and Jose I. Gonzalez
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $151,950.00
Filed: 5/13/14

U.S. Electric Services Inc., d/b/a Hampden Zimmerman Electric Supply Co. v. PAL Construction, LLC, Jeff Steil Electric, and Albany Road-Springfield Plaza, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $39,357.10
Filed: 4/23/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Boulanger’s Plumbing & Heating Inc. v. 1776 Brewing Company, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of labor and materials: $41,983.61
Filed: 4/22/14

Interland Real Estate v. William Shelton d/b/a High and Mighty Beer
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $179,313
Filed: 4/8/14

June A. Ducharme v. George P. Grillo, M.D.
Allegation: Negligent and careless treatment: $1,010,000
Filed: 4/17/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Loss Prevention Services v. Shahid Iqbal and ZMS, LLC
Allegation: Default on contract: $6,149.47
Filed: 5/15/14

Raymond D. and Lynette M. Shipman, as trustees of Shipman Realty Plus v. Positive Reflections
Allegation: Non-payment of rent, plumbing services, water and sewer damages, and commission: $10,274.47
Filed: 4/14/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Yolette Jean-Babtiste v. Classic Management, LLC and William and Joan Metcalf, d/b/a S&K Lawncare
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $23,860.94
Filed: 5/15/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Ted Ondrick Co. v. Patriot’s Environmental Group
Allegation: Suit on previous judgment: $20,784.87
Filed: 4/22/14

Samantha Parsons v. Millenium Nails Inc.
Allegation: Failure to use sanitary instruments resulting in infection: $7,739.07
Filed: 4/10/14

VIP Physical Therapy v. Elco Administrative Services Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $2,575
Filed: 4/22/14

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Alves Fuels Inc. v. W&I Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of fuel services rendered: $30,931.02
Filed: 4/15/14

Local Chambers ‘Move the Mountain’ for Member Networking Event

By BusinessWest Staff June 11, 2014

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke and Greater Easthampton Chambers of Commerce have joined forces for a “Move the Mountain” networking event on Monday, June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holyoke Country Club, One Country Club Road. The event is sponsored by Bresnahan Insurance, Canon Real Estate, Easthampton Savings Bank, Marcotte Ford, PeoplesBank, and United Personnel. In addition to connection opportunities with other business professionals, the event will feature a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The networking event is open to all professionals, small-business owners, and entrepreneurs, as well as the general public. Members may purchase tickets in advance for $10, and all other tickets are $15. Tickets are available at the Holyoke Chamber office at 177 High St. or by calling (413) 534-3376, and at the Greater Easthampton Chamber office at 33 Union St. or by calling (413) 527-9414.

To Serve and Protect

By BusinessWest Staff June 3, 2014

Insurance Sections

Nathan Agencies Have a Host of Client Needs Covered

Glenn Allan, Anna Holhut, and Dean Paddock offer a diverse array of insurance products to individuals as well as business owners.

Ron Nathan says many people think they are secure, while others don’t worry about their financial futures in the event of a calamity. But the first assumption can be erroneous, and the second approach can result in financial devastation.
“I’ve grown up seeing a lot of people who are totally unprepared for a catastrophic situation, like a death in their family,” he told BusinessWest. “Others save for something specific, such as their children’s college education, but don’t think about their own retirement because they are so focused on one goal. Then, when it comes time to retire, they realize they never planned for their own future.”
Thus, he has dedicated his life to preventing such scenarios from becoming reality, and is proud that the Nathan Agencies in Amherst, which began as a small firm 45 years ago, have grown steadily over the years, offering one-stop shopping to meet people’s insurance and financial-planning needs.
Three companies — Amherst Financial Services, Amherst Insurance Agency Inc., and Andrew Paddock Insurance Agency Inc. — make their home under the agencies’ umbrella on 20 Gatehouse Road and have well-educated employees who strive to help clients plan for and protect their financial futures. Together, they offer comprehensive services and products that range from financial planning, investments, and estate planning to life insurance; long-term-care insurance; auto and home insurance; renter’s insurance; business, health, and disability insurance; and other forms of commercial insurance.
Nathan said many clients do all their business under the umbrella, but others have policies with different agencies or have their own financial advisors. But his passion for helping people has no boundaries, and if he discovers they don’t have adequate coverage, he makes them aware of what they need, then advises them to call their own agent.
“You need to look out for people’s best interests and help them,” Nathan said, adding that he is concerned that schools don’t provide young people with the education they need to manage their finances, “never mind how to invest money. And it’s so important.”
Nathan said exceptional customer service is the foundation of his firm’s success and accounts for the extensive number of awards it has received. “We go above and beyond and do things such as assisting people with insurance appeals to avoid a surcharge,” he said, as he spoke about services provided following an auto accident.
Anna Holhut agrees that clients need help whenever they suffer a loss. She worked for Nathan for decades before she and Glenn Allan purchased Amherst Insurance Agency from him in 2012. “We’re not related to Ron, but we still run it like a family business,” she told BusinessWest.
She recalled going to the scene of a house fire immediately after receiving a call from the building inspector. The homeowner had given him her name and number as he was readied for transport to the hospital via ambulance.
After leaving the house, Holhut visited him in the hospital. “I wanted him to know that his pets were in good hands as well as how he could get back into the house,” she said. “When there is a loss or problem, we really come to the plate.”

Growing Enterprise
In 1969, Nathan founded the Nathan Agency. He had moved to Western Mass at age 21, was selling life insurance to college graduates and graduate students at UMass Amherst, and liked the area.
At the time, the young agent faced significant competition, but he worked four nights a week as well as during the day, which soon led to success.
In the early years, life insurance was his primary product, but by the ’70s, Nathan had begun to expand his product lines. As a result, the firm experienced steady growth, and in 1978, he moved from Pray Street in Amherst to his company’s current location.
A year later, when the owner of Amherst Insurance and Real Estate Agencies became ill and left town, he purchased that business and changed his company name to the Nathan Agencies.
Although he had earned his stockbroker’s license at age 23, it wasn’t much use to him at the beginning of his career, as the college students to whom he sold life-insurance policies did not have money to invest. But after the move to Gatehouse Road, Nathan began thinking long-term.
“I envisioned creating a one-stop shopping place where people could get competent professional help in all areas of insurance and financial planning,” he said.
To that end, he persuaded an attorney to move into the building, and in 1987, he earned a degree as a chartered financial consultant from the American College of Financial Services.
In 2001, the Nathan Agencies expanded again when the Andrew Paddock Insurance Agency Inc. moved into its building. The expansion came about as a result of relationships Andrew’s son, Dean Paddock, had formed with Nathan, Holhut, and Allan. “I had taken over my father’s business in 1990 when he retired, and in 2001, I decided to move the business from Hadley and join Ron, Anna, and Glenn,” Paddock explained.
Today, even though Nathan has realized his dream and is proud that Nathan Agencies offers a wide array of products and services, he still focuses considerable energy on the product he started with — life insurance.
“It should be part of everyone’s financial planning, but many stockbrokers and people with investment backgrounds don’t believe in it or really understand life insurance and its benefits,” he explained. “But people need to have a lot of things in place to be secure — an attorney, a will, guardians for their children, and insurance coverage for their mortgage if they die.
“They also need to think about disability insurance, and, as they get older, they should think about long-term-care insurance,” he went on. “And if they accumulate wealth, they need to make sure they have proper liability in their auto and homeowners’ policies because, if someone sues you after an auto accident or after they slip and fall in your home, you could lose all your assets.”
The trust he has built with clients, a hallmark of the Nathan Agencies, is reflected in relationships formed by employees in all three companies. The businesses continue to grow, and Nathan attributes part of this success to the fact that his broad enterprise is family owned.
“Many family-owned auto and homeowners’ insurance companies have been purchased by other firms and become more of a retail business,” he noted. “But I believe very strongly in personal service, which started with the fact that I grew up in the life-insurance business and brought the same concepts I used with those clients into the property and casualty agency.”
Today, his continued focus on educating and protecting people has made him concerned about people who purchase insurance via the Internet.
“I don’t think it’s necessarily by choice or because they want to,” he told BusinessWest. “It’s because they don’t know where to go, and, as a result, an enormous segment of the population is not getting any financial planning advice or help with insurance.
“But we are a source for that,” he continued. “We have developed trust on both sides of the agency, and because most of our staff has been here for so long, they have had the opportunity to grow in the direction they enjoy the most, and are experts in their field.”

Community Service
Nathan has seen many people suffer as a result of their failure to protect themselves financially.
“So we try to protect people on all sides; the whole concept of our agency is a one-stop place to shop,” he reiterated, adding, “I started from scratch and was the smallest agency in Amherst. Today, we are not the largest property and casualty agency, but between both sides of our business, we do as much business as anyone in the Pioneer Valley.”

Conversation Starters

By BusinessWest Staff June 3, 2014

Sections Technology

Web Design Is Only Part of the Game at Gravity Switch

Christine Mark, co-founder, graphic designer, and budding ukulele player at Gravity Switch.

Gravity Switch may be known for websites, Christine Mark said, but clients are often surprised to discover where conversations about those sites lead.

“Yes, we’re working on the public face of a company or organization, but we always want to talk about what their business challenges are, what they’re trying to do, what are their metrics of success. The work we do needs to help drive those things forward in some way. If it’s not, it doesn’t make sense to pursue it,” said Mark, who started Gravity Switch in 1996 with her husband, Jason (the company’s creative lead and a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty winner in 2011) and one of his high-school friends.

“We were three kids out of college, not unlike how a lot of startups begin, a bootstraps operation with wires hanging from the ceiling,” she told BusinessWest. “But our core ideals and why we’re here haven’t changed, even though the landscape around us has changed tremendously. We’ve matured as a company as we approach our double-decade milestone, but we still follow those ideals of doing work that we love, that’s meaningful, for people and organizations that we believe in and care about.”

And they draw on their own business experience to approach web design and a range of other high-tech services from a broad perspective.

“The end product might be a website, or it might be a website plus a mobile version of the site, or responsive design where the display and content are dynamically reformatted depending on whether it’s on a desktop, tablet, smartphone, whatever the case may be,” she said. “Or we might develop print pieces to accompany a web launch, or user testing and a usability study with a findings report, where we can leverage what we learn in that process. There might be a social-media strategy; we can offer a lot to clients in terms of how to approach their social media.”

All these elements — design, branding, messaging, technology — are spokes on the same wheel, and at the center is a company’s goals.

“The clients we work with feel really excited and energized to articulate who they are and what makes them great,” Mark told BusinessWest. “I’ve heard clients say to us, ‘we thought coming to you would help us with this marketing and technology issue, but then you helped us figure out how to position our products differently.’”

For this issue’s focus on technology, BusinessWest visits a Northampton-based company known for its cutting-edge work, its civic conscience, and — did she just break out a ukulele? — sense of fun.

Evolving World

At the start, Gravity Switch wasn’t as broad in its goals; in fact, it didn’t even focus on websites, its eventual bread and butter. In its first year, about 95% of the company’s work was graphics, animation, and video for CD-ROM and other platforms.

“My, how that’s flip-flopped,” said Mark. “In 1996 or 1997, if you told someone you were doing websites, a lot of people didn’t understand what that meant. You had to do a lot of explaining.”

She recalled someone who called that first year, struggling to articulate his question before asking, “do you have the Internet there?”

The Internet has, obviously, become much more pervasive since then, but Gravity Switch has evolved in some key ways as well.

“Now, I can say to someone, ‘we do websites,’ and stop there, but it wouldn’t do justice to it,” she said. “What we do is build web and mobile and digital experiences — and we’ve really moved over to print as well — that are rooted in business marketing, branding, and messaging strategy. To pull it off right, it’s not just websites.”

The Marks and their 10-person team focus on three key sectors: higher education — they’ve done website work for Yale, Dartmouth, UMass, Smith, Asuntuck Community College, and many other institutions — nonprofitsm, and businesses, ranging from local entrepreneurs to large corporations.

“We’re a good match for people who are forward-thinking, energetic, and like to get things done, because that describes us,” she said. “We’re not afraid of hard work, and we bring a lot of energy and expertise to the mix.”

For the most part, Mark explained, Gravity Switch doesn’t build first websites for companies, unless the client is a startup. Instead, they tackle the challenge of redesign, of making a site powerful, visible, and adaptable in a more complex Internet landscape.

“Between 2000 and 2005, we were doing first websites; companies came to us, wanting to embark on the web, and there was a lot of education to convey — why it’s important, why it matters, and what things don’t matter.

“It’s a much savvier client base today,” she continued. “I can say ‘CMS,’ and most of our points of contact — directors of marketing, directors of IT, presidents and CEOs — they’ll understand that CMS means content-management system. We used to have to define what that meant even five years ago. Now, they know what that means and maybe have some experience working with them.”

A CMS is essentially a program that allows users to publish content on the web, and even do-it-yourself programs have become more sophisticated, she said, citing Squarespace as a good example.

“There are design constraints imposed by Squarespace templates, but it’s a pretty powerful tool. What it doesn’t bring, though — and what you always need a human for — is the strategic part, the thinking, the messaging. No technology is able to hear what the client is saying and listen between the lines. No technology can replace that and add good copywriting and photography.”

Two basic questions Gravity Switch asks clients is what they want people to know, in terms of data and facts, and what they want people to feel — what impressions they want to convey — when users access their site.

“When you start conversations with these questions, some really interesting, powerful things come out of it, versus coming out of it thinking, ‘I need a website, and I want it to be blue.’ We don’t pick blue; we pick ‘businesslike’ or ‘conservative’ or ‘edgy’ or other things,” she said, adding that it’s important to test design ideas with different audiences before going live. “It’s the mantra of ‘fail early and fail often’ when it’s not that expensive to fail and it’s pretty inexpensive to correct course.”

All aspects of design and testing have become more complicated in the new mobile world, where consumers are constantly accessing the Internet on the go. Mark said Gravity Switch designs apps for mobile devices, but because their budget isn’t always matched by an immediate return on investment — after all, most apps are offered for free — they are not always an attractive option.

More important, she noted, is a mobile-friendly or mobile-streamlined website, which might include anything from minimizing form entry to streamlining screen real estate, to making sure the company’s phone number is findable and tappable. “The dexterity available in the mobile environment is more limited, and that needs to be taken into consideration.”

Clients need to ask themselves what their mobile audience is — the difference between 1% and 20% can change the way they prioritize a mobile-streamlined site — but it’s becoming at least a consideration for almost everyone.

“Maybe four years ago, the question was, ‘do we think we need mobile?’ Now it’s ‘what do we need to do about mobile?’” she said. “It’s part of the landscape, and it’s an opportunity to be leveraged or missed.”

Fun with a Purpose

Mark repeatedly came back to her company’s philosophy, which has remained steady over 18 years of otherwise dynamic industry change. “We work with organizations we care about and believe in. When it comes down to it, we like working with organizations we think are making a good impact on the world. Nonprofits are exciting for us, education is exciting, and we work with businesses we like. We’re very passionate about the work we do.”

She added that she and Jason have built their own team in a similar way, choosing talented individuals who bring with them a passion for their work.

“In terms of how we hire and the expectations we have for our team members, the people at Gravity Switch are in the roles where they get to do what they do best every single day,” she said. “That’s really a core part of our hiring philosophy and career-development philosophy.”

In addition to 10 full-time employees and a few part-timers — what she referred to as a “good, strong team of designers, developers, lead strategists, people who do content, and project managers” — the firm also works with a number of outside contractors, including videographers, photographers, additional content writers, and designers, to regulate the workload.

While Gravity Switch — which was named, whimsically, after a Shel Silverstein poem — has become a well-known name in Northampton and beyond, it seeks to be part of the community in ways that go beyond business.

“We contribute to the world around us through group volunteer work — a couple of times, we’ve helped Habitat for Humanity build houses — and we donate 15% of our corporate profits every year to charity; our employees help direct the funds,” Mark said, adding that the Make-A-Wish Foundation has benefited recently as well, with Gravity Switch paying for three of the 50 wishes granted last year by the local chapter.

Taking a page out of Alan Robinson’s book Ideas Are Free, the company has also formalized a process for generating ideas to help people. Every other week, the staff gathers to pitch ideas for making people’s lives better, doing things more efficiently, helping clients save money, or just have fun — with the caveat that all ideas must cost under $30 and take less than 30 minutes to implement, the concept being that more complicated, expensive plans are less likely to be put into action. “It’s another piece of sharing the work we’re doing with each other,” Mark said.

In other words, it’s a fun, open, and progressive place to work, she said, one where she feels free to break out her ukulele to jog her creativity.

“We’re all avid learners with different areas of interests. It’s part of our culture, that energy we bring. I’m grateful for our people, this team, and our culture. Jason and I are the business owners, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t say it’s the people who create that culture. It’s a fun group — a hard-working group, but we like to laugh and enjoy work, too.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff June 3, 2014

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

665 Baptist Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jasper McChesney
Seller: Michelle L. Carter
Date: 04/30/14

BERNARDSTON

145 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Jason R. Baklavas
Seller: Kerry C. Heathwaite
Date: 05/01/14

62 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mark J. Vallee
Seller: Wesley J. Platek
Date: 04/22/14

BUCKLAND

150 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Courtney Zarish
Seller: Bryn C. Francis
Date: 05/02/14

2 Harmony Lane
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $145,900
Buyer: Carrie A. Ledoyt
Seller: Greenfield Savings Bank
Date: 04/22/14

37 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Darren E. Fight
Seller: Carl D. Schatz
Date: 04/30/14

CONWAY

45 Baptist Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joan R. Schwartz
Seller: Anita Elise Rymer TR
Date: 04/30/14

46 Delabarre Ave.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Nash
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 04/23/14

DEERFIELD

278 Conway Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John R. White
Seller: Deborah F. Oeky
Date: 04/24/14

36 Old Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Deerfield Academy
Seller: Kenneth S. Williams
Date: 04/23/14

ERVING

35 Forest St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Karla J. Herzig-Doherty
Seller: Shawn M. Johnson
Date: 04/30/14

44 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Alma D. Mankowsky
Seller: James A. Taft
Date: 04/22/14

GREENFIELD

335 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lively
Seller: Earley, Robert P., (Estate)
Date: 04/25/14

12 Cypress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Addison L. Massa
Seller: Nathan O’Rourke
Date: 04/29/14

43 Cypress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Felton
Seller: Lauren K. Saczawa
Date: 04/23/14

155 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Emmalyn Hicks
Seller: Francis L. McDonald
Date: 04/24/14

296 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Daniel D. Garant
Seller: Helen C. Cobb
Date: 04/30/14

430 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Vera Filobokova
Seller: Thomas D. Lewis
Date: 05/02/14

216 Munson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Pavel Angelchev
Seller: James R. Fowler
Date: 04/30/14

13 Pierce St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Richard M. Henry
Seller: Peter B. Roberts
Date: 04/30/14

373 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Paul D. Eldridge
Seller: Robart W. Martin
Date: 04/30/14

HEATH

375 Route 8A North
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Enrico Mezzacappa
Seller: Julie A. Howe
Date: 04/30/14

MONTAGUE

44 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Daniel G. Brooks
Seller: Kurt A. Gilmore
Date: 04/28/14

12 James Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Tozloski
Seller: Helen L. Pearson
Date: 04/23/14

14 Keith St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Robert C. Eaton
Seller: Wayne R. Allen
Date: 05/02/14

35 North Leverett Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $128,333
Buyer: Thomas S. Norwood
Seller: 39 North Leverett RT
Date: 04/30/14

37 North Leverett Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $128,333
Buyer: Thomas S. Norwood
Seller: 39 North Leverett RT
Date: 04/30/14

39 North Leverett Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $128,333
Buyer: Thomas S. Norwood
Seller: 39 North Leverett RT
Date: 04/30/14

NORTHFIELD

294 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Emily J. Koester
Seller: Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Date: 05/02/14

ORANGE

44 Meadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Elaine Dadah
Seller: MHFA
Date: 04/29/14

5 Sunset Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Anthony M. Brosca
Seller: Hilda D. Cogswell
Date: 04/25/14

SHUTESBURY

59 Briggs Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Jamie H. Sullivan
Seller: Richard F. Paczkowski
Date: 04/22/14

51 Merrill Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Salvador
Seller: Carol A. Balakier
Date: 04/28/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

64 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: VIP Homes & Associates LLC
Seller: Lucille G. Harpin
Date: 05/01/14

55 Annable St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Melissa Oliveira
Seller: Luigi Chiarella
Date: 04/25/14

22 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Anthony Liquori
Seller: Carlos M. Afonso
Date: 04/30/14

112 Cooley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Liberato Management Co. Inc.
Seller: Frederick W. Richter
Date: 04/22/14

33 Cynthia Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Nicholas A. Pisano
Seller: Thomas A. Goodrow
Date: 04/25/14

48 Juniper Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Stephen N. Papadoulias
Seller: James A. Pafumi
Date: 04/30/14

69 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jason A. Root
Seller: Petr Privedenyuk
Date: 04/30/14

723 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Ascioti Vincunas LLC
Seller: 723 Main St. Agawam LLC
Date: 05/01/14

157 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Bernier
Seller: Scott T. Laviano
Date: 04/25/14

106 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Moquin FT
Seller: Jane E. Fazio
Date: 04/30/14

104 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Butchie L. Donald
Seller: Kenneth A. Elkas
Date: 04/30/14

216 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Arnold Lovely
Seller: Ronald F. Ennaco
Date: 05/02/14

150 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Aaron M. Jones
Seller: Kathleen A. Kelley
Date: 04/29/14

75 Spruce Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Lee E. Smith
Seller: Eric W. Gaylord
Date: 04/24/14

41 Stewart Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $231,039
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Edward A. Burinskas
Date: 05/01/14

43 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Boido
Seller: Diane Vanpelt
Date: 04/25/14

41 Trinity Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Gingras
Seller: Anthony M. Ruscio
Date: 04/22/14

BRIMFIELD

55 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Joel J. Klys
Seller: Thomas A. Russo
Date: 04/25/14

83 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Michael P. Hogan
Seller: Mark Demerski
Date: 04/30/14

84 Champeaux Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David W. Schermerhorn
Seller: Jose M. Martinez
Date: 04/23/14

Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Aura Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Laura P. May
Date: 04/30/14

CHICOPEE

64 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Isacc Martinez
Seller: Bombardier, Marian B., (Estate)
Date: 04/23/14

4 Burton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Legacy Realty Associates
Seller: TMT Services LLC
Date: 05/02/14

Celestine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: 91 East Park Inc.
Seller: 18 Piece Chicopee LLC
Date: 05/02/14

27 Charpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Michael J. Holmes
Seller: Michael C. Waite
Date: 04/30/14

41 Chestnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: D. Serrano-Cordero
Seller: Chicopee Neighborhood Development
Date: 04/24/14

33 Dayton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Manuel F. Lucio
Seller: Jeffrey R. Jochim

169 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Lois Delisle
Seller: Robert J. Walsh
Date: 04/30/14

143 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Ion Barbaneagra
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 04/28/14

59 Hendrick St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: August J. Schau
Seller: Adam L. Wilbur
Date: 05/02/14

4 Indian Park
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Chelsea L. Tatro
Seller: Ann L. Boskiewicz
Date: 04/30/14

74 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Valerie Jenkins
Seller: Du Con Properties LLC
Date: 05/01/14

4 Longwood Ct.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Laura A. Barrows
Seller: Orlando L. Gomes
Date: 04/28/14

14 Perry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Joann M. Garelli
Seller: Katie M. Wilkins
Date: 04/25/14

74 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Nathan Jette
Seller: Mooney, James P., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/14

17 Woodcrest Ct.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $154,600
Buyer: Thomas Trudell
Seller: Carol Zimmermann
Date: 04/30/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

114 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Verdi
Seller: William H. McCauley
Date: 04/30/14

269 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brian M. Liquore
Seller: Linda A. Somers
Date: 04/24/14

10 John St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Bruce A. Millen
Seller: Rochelle R. Stellato
Date: 04/30/14

6 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Kaitlin Kiely
Seller: Cheryl L. Ricciardi
Date: 04/29/14

56 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Vincent A. Vaicekauskas
Seller: Lee M. Hayward
Date: 04/30/14

GRANVILLE

808 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $269,600
Buyer: John M. Doherty
Seller: Richard M. Pierce
Date: 04/29/14

HAMPDEN

74 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Laurie E. Martin
Seller: Virgilio Santos
Date: 04/30/14

HOLLAND

122 Maybrook Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Adam L. Wilbur
Seller: Teresa A. Lake
Date: 04/25/14

HOLYOKE

320 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Wang & Wang Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Windship Enterprises Inc.
Date: 04/30/14

20 Cranberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Carriveau
Seller: Melissa R. Brown
Date: 04/25/14

4 Deer Run
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Darlene M. Kubas
Seller: Wykowski, Donna, (Estate)
Date: 04/23/14

8 Field St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Marc C. Thompson
Seller: John T. Riley
Date: 04/30/14

8 Granville St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: James H. Lovett
Seller: James H. Woods
Date: 04/30/14

466 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Juan Izquierdo
Seller: Ildefonso Izquierdo
Date: 04/23/14

22 Meggison Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Robert A. Roberts
Seller: Chad R. Donnelly
Date: 04/23/14

70 Merrick Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,350
Buyer: Georgette Giuglielmo
Seller: Finn, Mildred M., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/14

1669 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Crosstown Development LLC
Seller: Crosstown Realty LLC
Date: 05/01/14

3 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: James H. Woods
Seller: Wendy B. Keller
Date: 04/30/14

LONGMEADOW

218 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Roberta C. Geiger
Seller: Ari S. Berman
Date: 04/30/14

11 Brookside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Rafael A. Hernandez
Seller: Jay M. Ungar
Date: 04/24/14

70 Dennis Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Evan Y. Lau
Seller: Esther F. Bartels
Date: 04/28/14

108 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: John W. Davis
Seller: Michael T. Jordan
Date: 04/25/14

N/A
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Haven Houses LLC
Seller: Jesse Berezin
Date: 05/02/14

24 Willett Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Thomas Neubauer
Seller: William R. Bullock
Date: 05/02/14

LUDLOW

24 Bucknell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Maria H. Alves
Seller: Nelson G. Tereso
Date: 04/28/14

20 Park Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Matthew Iwasinski
Seller: Peter A. Mancuso
Date: 05/02/14

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Richard A. Cieplik
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 05/02/14

150 Rood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Anna S. Rodrigo
Seller: Rose A. Midura
Date: 04/30/14

187 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David J. Knapp
Seller: Aaron C. Patterson
Date: 04/28/14

304 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: David E. Walsh
Seller: Diane Cady
Date: 04/30/14

214 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Peter A. Mancuso
Seller: Garrett W. Balich
Date: 05/02/14

160 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,500
Buyer: Michael F. Carvalho
Seller: Anthony Drozdowski
Date: 05/02/14

226 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Faycal Serisser
Seller: Anthony S. Santos
Date: 05/01/14

MONSON

51 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: James A. Dirico
Seller: Jennifer S. Brauer
Date: 04/24/14

88 Lakeshore Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Michael J. Edgett
Seller: Laura Melbin
Date: 04/29/14

52 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Benjamin K. Goulet
Seller: William B. Warren
Date: 05/02/14

9 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,900
Buyer: Todd M. Allen
Seller: Susan J. Costa
Date: 04/29/14

PALMER

2252 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Ann E. Hyszczak
Seller: Ronald J. Czaplicki
Date: 04/30/14

114 Belchertown St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Pelissier
Seller: Philip A. Sawicki
Date: 04/29/14

44 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Mathew W. Walch
Seller: Gordon M. Merkel
Date: 04/30/14

311 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Buyer: Jerry J. Gaulin
Seller: Steven J. Obarowski
Date: 04/29/14

1051 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Pamela Outhuse
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/28/14

RUSSELL

62 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Stephen Martin
Seller: Merrill, Brian P., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/14

SPRINGFIELD

16 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Ramon A. Santini
Seller: Delmar C. Wilcox
Date: 04/22/14

20 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $151,978
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kimberly Barros
Date: 04/22/14

43 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Arnold L. Lemboet
Seller: Peter J. Houser
Date: 04/25/14

60 Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Human Resources Unlimited
Seller: Lyons Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/01/14

881 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sagheer Nawaz
Seller: Christine K. Berte
Date: 04/28/14

138 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Springfield Ventures TR
Seller: Robert C. Andrews
Date: 04/22/14

304 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Benjamin W. Wood
Seller: Barbara A. Kautz
Date: 04/25/14

Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Human Resources Unlimited
Seller: Lyons Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/01/14

15 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sticks & Stones Inc.
Seller: Rohan G. Jumpp
Date: 04/25/14

300 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Buyer: Adam R. St.Martin
Seller: Patrick J. Garrity
Date: 04/25/14

118 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Gary Daula
Seller: Michael E. Chagnon
Date: 05/02/14

62 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $143,089
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Juan R. Figueroa
Date: 04/25/14

118 Harmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Santos Mendez
Seller: Thomas R. Hatfield
Date: 05/01/14

88 Intervale Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jennie R. Cash
Seller: Adam R. St.Martin
Date: 04/25/14

404 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Carol L. Suckau
Seller: Karen J. Morin
Date: 04/23/14

117 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: James P. Lynch
Seller: George E. Desmarais
Date: 05/01/14

6 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,200
Buyer: Moises Morales
Seller: Kathleen D. McFadden
Date: 05/02/14

63 Magnolia Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Laura Fenn
Seller: Wayne J. Sakaske
Date: 04/25/14

259 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Aileen M. Santana
Seller: Audra Manewich
Date: 04/30/14

236 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Michael T. Sherlock
Seller: Sinikiwe Mahlatini
Date: 05/02/14

276 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Orange Park Management
Seller: Shakeel Ahmed
Date: 04/30/14

183 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Linda H. Zabaleta
Seller: VPH NPNR 14 LLC
Date: 04/23/14

22 Penncastle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $173,900
Buyer: Pamela A. Curran
Seller: David E. Walsh
Date: 04/28/14

20 Primrose St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Brenda I. Rodriguez-Cotto
Seller: Ingrid Gartman
Date: 04/22/14

12 Skyridge Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Casey L. Brown
Seller: Wilfred E. Thibodeau
Date: 05/01/14

27 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Chad Harrison
Seller: Amber J. Edwards
Date: 04/28/14

2402 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $140,500
Buyer: Jozlyn S. Goossens
Seller: Lisa Andre
Date: 04/30/14

188 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Katherine C. Wheaton
Seller: Laplante Investments LLC
Date: 04/22/14

SOUTHWICK

185 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Hillside Development Corp.
Seller: Berkshire Bank
Date: 05/01/14

8 Depot St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: John E. Gravell
Seller: Kimberly J. Bombard
Date: 05/02/14

10 Evergreen St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: David A. Kraus
Seller: Kenneth P. Johnson
Date: 04/23/14

2 Gableview
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $578,000
Buyer: Kurt S. Shea
Seller: Lisa A. Pellegrini
Date: 04/25/14

17 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $138,543
Buyer: RBS Citizens
Seller: George R. Everett
Date: 05/01/14

12 Granaudo Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Kenneth Johnson
Seller: Raymond P. Lakota
Date: 04/25/14

221 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Leonid A. Shut
Seller: Jason P. Gates
Date: 05/01/14

7 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Levesque
Seller: Crossroads Property Investment
Date: 04/30/14

60 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Jennifer K. Bernier
Seller: F. P. Salzer
Date: 04/29/14

1 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Eric W. Lottermoser
Seller: Almeiro Serna
Date: 05/01/14

31 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $409,400
Buyer: Hongbo Li
Seller: David Rodrigues
Date: 05/02/14

36 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Shaun M. Stack
Seller: Roberta C. Geiger
Date: 04/30/14

20 Sam West Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Justin R. Eisenbeiser
Seller: Shaun M. Stack
Date: 04/30/14

Sunnyside Road #4
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Richard A. Murdock
Seller: Laplante Construction Inc.
Date: 05/01/14

WALES

27 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Sheridan
Seller: Lariviere, Roger H., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/14

WESTFIELD

84 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: David E. Kingsley
Seller: James M. Mulvenna
Date: 04/25/14

86 Colony Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gina Gioranino
Seller: Robert F. Nowak
Date: 04/30/14

Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Ronald E. Schortmann
Seller: Merchants Metals Inc.
Date: 04/23/14

69 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael S. Patten
Seller: Sandra A. Schenna
Date: 04/30/14

15 Irene Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,900
Buyer: William J. Smithies
Seller: Daniel J. Asselin
Date: 05/02/14

129 Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Lacey Blalock
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/24/14

28 Magnolia Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Debra Mulvenna
Seller: Ferdinand Majka
Date: 04/25/14

70 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Deborah D. Pijar
Seller: Jeffrey P. Gentes
Date: 04/25/14

11 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Robidoux
Seller: Ralph E. Thresher
Date: 04/30/14

276 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ivan A. Solokhin
Seller: Patrick A. Tallis
Date: 04/29/14

20 Stephanie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Aspen Props. Holdings LLC
Seller: Joseph P. Kuzdzal
Date: 04/28/14

41 Stephanie Lane
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Robert E. Murphy
Seller: Millard Crump
Date: 04/30/14

148 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Louis E. Bernardi
Seller: John A. Killips
Date: 04/28/14

130 Yeoman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Steven B. Clement
Seller: Marianne Theodorakis
Date: 04/30/14

WILBRAHAM

13 Brookside Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Eleanor R. Burns
Seller: Dale J. Diefenderfer
Date: 04/28/14

54 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: My T. Nguyen
Seller: Kevin Czaplicki
Date: 04/25/14

5 Ronald Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Catherine M. Lamica
Date: 04/25/14

547 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Todd Forward
Seller: Joseph Hendrix
Date: 04/30/14

2 Willow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Theodore Russell
Seller: Cordner, Robin S., (Estate)
Date: 05/01/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1358 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $276,070
Buyer: Michael S. Yu
Seller: Michael J. Evans
Date: 04/30/14

135 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Deborah L. Miles
Seller: Marykay McCoubrey
Date: 04/24/14

202 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Sady
Seller: Marjorie F. Anderson
Date: 04/25/14

234 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Gregory A. Lagueux
Seller: Thomas L. Smart
Date: 04/30/14

24 Hathorne Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Trevor P. Wood
Seller: Tracy M. Kupchunos

977 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Anjum Khawaja
Seller: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Date: 04/29/14

261 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $137,670
Buyer: Erynn J. Charter
Seller: Laurene V. Gutermann
Date: 04/30/14

1227 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Placon Im Inc.
Seller: Weiss Realty Enterprises
Date: 05/02/14

52 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Bishop & Crean Realty LLC
Seller: Wilbraham Trucking Corp.
Date: 05/01/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

30 Blackberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: F. M. Montenegro-Menezes
Seller: Mohammad Idrees
Date: 05/01/14

19 Elf Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $509,000
Buyer: Janet T. Marquardt TR
Seller: Alexandra J. Lefebvre
Date: 04/30/14

20 McClellan St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Simon P. Alciere
Seller: Richard E. Sclove
Date: 04/30/14

632 S. Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Francis X. Bock
Seller: Peter F. Carr
Date: 04/30/14

80 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: North Plesant Street LLC
Seller: Lillian A. Gnatek
Date: 04/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

742 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Louis A. Freilicher
Seller: Miriam S. Freilicher
Date: 05/02/14

George Hannum Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Hills Realty LLC
Seller: John F. Loncrini
Date: 05/02/14

15 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: David Funk
Seller: Paul Courchesne
Date: 04/28/14

20 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Holly L. Burton
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/25/14

250 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Robert S. Labonte
Seller: Edmond M. Gingras
Date: 04/30/14

380 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Lariviere
Seller: Fairbanks Holdings LLC
Date: 04/22/14

412 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Jason E. Vann
Seller: John W. Burton
Date: 04/23/14

71 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Devin O’Neil
Seller: Hazelwood Interests LLC
Date: 04/30/14

CUMMINGTON

6 Bug Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Kristin Lacross
Seller: John W. Selfridge
Date: 05/01/14

EASTHAMPTON

401 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: James J. Laliberte
Seller: Emlyn Makofsky
Date: 04/30/14

11 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Jessye E. Joyce
Seller: Marnina A. Edelhart
Date: 04/30/14

108 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David A. Marek
Seller: Barbara K. Furgal
Date: 04/25/14

8 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Ashley N. McClaflin
Seller: Chad M. Busone
Date: 04/30/14

13 Oakridge Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ian C. Hogan
Seller: Yee C. Cheng
Date: 05/02/14

43 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Jeremy Austin
Seller: Brooks Holmes
Date: 04/30/14

54 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Gerald W. Boulanger
Seller: Jennifer V. Hutchison
Date: 05/01/14

GRANBY

138 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Keith R. Harris
Seller: Mark E. Gibbs
Date: 04/30/14

139 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Girard
Seller: Joseph A. Dasilva
Date: 04/29/14

29 Greenmeadow Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lori A. Stpierre
Seller: Stanislav Adzigirey
Date: 04/30/14

HADLEY

193 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Sally A. Shaffer
Seller: Donna M. Kopec-Keith
Date: 05/01/14

HATFIELD

138 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Donald E. Acus
Seller: Richard J. Harubin
Date: 04/22/14

20 Gore Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: John J. Higuera
Seller: Colleen A. Sacheim
Date: 04/30/14

68 Plain Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Michael C. Bouley
Seller: David R. Battey
Date: 04/25/14

HUNTINGTON

20 Laurel Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $249,457
Buyer: Christina TR
Seller: Crystal A. Gomez
Date: 04/29/14

MIDDLEFIELD

6 Johnnycake Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Paul A. Westerfield
Seller: Michael Mahana
Date: 04/30/14

NORTHAMPTON

324 Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $805,000
Buyer: Jody L. Cutler
Seller: Charles R. Sperry RET
Date: 04/29/14

Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Liisa Tikkalla
Seller: Charles R. Sperry RET
Date: 04/29/14

67 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Elizabeth B. Fitzpatrick
Seller: Cara E. Chandler
Date: 04/25/14

201 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $355,500
Buyer: Faye E. Hollender
Seller: Danny A. Morris
Date: 05/01/14

38 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $499,500
Buyer: Mary B. Caschetta
Seller: David R. Corbett
Date: 04/29/14

410 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Dawgs RET
Seller: Robin H. Fields
Date: 04/30/14

96 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Nicholas T. Dines
Seller: Hope Solanis
Date: 04/30/14

Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Wright Builders Inc.
Seller: Hospital Hill Development
Date: 05/02/14

311 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: MT Tom Properties LLC
Seller: Stanley J. Rys
Date: 04/29/14

269 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Clark
Seller: Michael C. Bouley
Date: 04/25/14

209 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. Smith
Seller: Lisa A. Morrison
Date: 04/25/14

51 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Que H. Nguyen
Seller: Christopher P. Hudzik
Date: 05/01/14

PELHAM

11 King St.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Benjamin Mazzei
Seller: Donald A. Weaver
Date: 04/28/14

SOUTH HADLEY

6 Henry Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Buckley
Seller: Ronald A. Condino
Date: 04/30/14

7 Leblanc Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Peter B. Webster
Seller: Russell J. Omer
Date: 04/28/14

2 Lynch Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $173,400
Buyer: Jessica Ogg
Seller: William B. Nevill
Date: 04/22/14

120 Morgan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Fabian Anazco
Seller: Roger N. Babb
Date: 04/30/14

1 North Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $282,250
Buyer: Richard L. Mallory
Seller: Michael F. Werenski

100 Pittroff Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Kelly
Seller: Susan M. Gustafson
Date: 04/25/14

SOUTHAMPTON

315 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Henry Czeremcha
Seller: Wallace E. Rapalus
Date: 04/30/14

40 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Michael J. Simonzi
Seller: Niziolek, Linda A., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/14

6 Karen Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Bernadette Brockwell
Seller: Dorothy J. Foley
Date: 04/25/14

WARE

90 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: CMJT Management LLC
Seller: John S. Mott
Date: 04/30/14

WESTHAMPTON

23 Reservoir Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Edward E. Chute
Seller: George H. Hollywood
Date: 04/28/14

WILLIAMSBURG

23 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $444,500
Buyer: Sarah B. Kinder
Seller: Ethan A. Holmes
Date: 05/01/14

Ratner is “Excellence in the Law” Honoree

By BusinessWest Staff May 29, 2014

Commercial Real Estate Sections

The regional law firm Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Todd Ratner, Esq. has been honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a 2014 “Excellence in the Law” honoree. This event recognizes 25 up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding accomplishments in the legal community in 2013. Ratner is a member of Bacon Wilson’s Estate Planning and Elder Law department whose practice includes sophisticated estate-planning issues. Additional areas of practice include commercial and residential real estate together with general business and corporate law. Ratner serves on the boards of many charitable entities, including co-chair of the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Tri County Partnership, is a graduate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s Leadership Institute 2007, and taught elder law at American International College. He is a frequent lecturer and has written numerous business, estate-planning, and real-estate articles. Ratner earned his JD from the Pennsylvania State University School of Law, his MBA from Boston University Graduate School of Management, and his bachelor’s degree from Babson College. With 40 attorneys, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is the largest law firm in Western Mass. The firm’s four offices are located in Springfield, Westfield, Northampton, and Amherst.

New School of Thought

By BusinessWest Staff May 20, 2014

Technology Park Is Writing a New Chapter to Its Rich History

An architect’s rendering of the Phoenix Charter Academy that will take shape in the Technology Park at Springfield Technical Community College.

When Beth Anderson conceived what became the Phoenix Charter Academy more than a decade ago, the goal was to create an environment where young students who had failed in the traditional high-school setting, often repeatedly, might overcome their challenges and move on to pursue a college education.

It was a laudable concept, but one she wasn’t at all sure would actually work.

And as she commenced a search for a place to fulfill this dream in the city of Chelsea, it became abundantly clear that few others were sure it would work either.

“I had to practically beg people to let us be in a building,” Anderson recalled. “We had no track record, no history, and a brand-new model no one had tried. And we were working with some really tough characters.”

Eventually, space was secured in the former Assumption School, and Phoenix opened its doors in the fall of 2006. Conditions were not ideal — in fact, they were far from it. But the school’s staff and those first 75 students persevered, and soon Phoenix began making real headway toward meeting its stated mission.

In the process, said Anderson, she and other administrators learned invaluable lessons about creating an environment where students could not only learn, but also aspire to excellence.

“We learned early on how important space is,” she explained. “You can’t just stick kids in a space that looks like you’re not going to hold them to a high standard, or one that says they don’t deserve a beautiful space in which to learn.”

Fast-forward to the fall of 2012, and Anderson and her staff had those lessons clearly in mind as they went about searching for space in which to expand the Phoenix network in Western Mass. The charter was extended to include Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee, communities that have large numbers of at-risk students and struggling school systems, and school officials focused their search for space in the City of Homes.

A few months later, that search ended in what some might consider an unlikely location — the Technology Park at Springfield Technical Community College, and, more specifically, long-vacant space once occupied by Springboard Technologies, or at least a big part of what will be left of that building after a large portion of it is razed.

Indeed, the Phoenix facility will become the cornerstone of an imaginative reuse plan for the 110,000-square-foot Springboard building — a.k.a. Building 104 in the former Springfield Armory complex that was also once home to Digital Equipment Corp. — which has been vacant since early 2009.

Plans call for razing roughly 70,000 square feet of the structure — the middle portion of the building — then creating a temporary home for Phoenix in 16,000 square feet of surviving space on the south end of the site (classes are expected to begin in mid-August), while also building out a permanent home for the school in 30,000 square feet of Building 104 left standing on the north end. The school’s temporary quarters will then be leased out to new tenants.

Bob Greeley, leasing agent for the Tech Park, stands in front of the portion of Building 104 that will soon be coming down.

Meanwhile, that space in the middle will be converted into roughly 300 parking spaces, replacing roughly the number that will be lost to the college and the Tech Park when a parking lot that was leased by the school off Walnut Street is redeveloped into a grocery store for the Mason Square neighborhood.

Considering all that, Paul Stelzer, president of Holyoke-based Appleton Corp., which manages the tech park for its owner, the STCC Assistance Corp., called this series of developments a “win-win-win” scenario, with maybe a few more ‘wins’ as well. He counted Phoenix, the college, the Mason Square area, and the city as a whole among those that will benefit from these projects in one way or another, while the Tech Park itself will get a new look and new opportunities to expand its tenant base.

“We’re excited about this, because we have the ability to do something good for the community,” Stelzer said, referring to the charter school. “And we have more space to lease, which could lead to bringing more jobs to this region.”

Challenges remain for those operating the Tech Park — Western Mass. Electric Co., which moved in more than a decade ago, will soon be vacating more than 15,000 square feet of space serving as its headquarters — but the complex (not including Building 104) is more than 90% occupied, and the WMECO space and remaining portion of Building 104 create possibilities for bringing new companies, and jobs, to a region that needs them.

For this issue and its focus on commercial real estate, BusinessWest looks at what is shaping up to be an intriguing next chapter for the Tech Park, and possible subsequent developments for the historic facility.

Building Blocks

Since Springboard closed its doors in 2009 after struggling and downsizing for several years, and even well before that as the demise of the company became increasingly apparent, Building 104 has been a persistent challenge for Tech Park managers trying to reposition that space and generate needed revenue.

The space became a source of controversy and even contentiousness as the assistance corporation offered it as an alternative location for the state-operated data center that was eventually built at the site of the former Technical High School. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal pushed hard for the Tech High site, and eventually prevailed in what became a bitter fight over where the center would be located.

In the years since, there has been little interest in cavernous Building 104, used for manufacturing by both Digital and the Armory, primarily because there is a glut of such space on the market — and has been since the start of the Great Recession — and the Tech Park space is generally not able to compete with such properties on price, said Bob Greeley, owner of R.J. Greeley Co., long-time leasing agent for the park.

However, a new vision for the property began to take shape starting in late 2012, as plans for the neighborhood grocery store — a project pushed by city officials and agencies such as DevelopSpringfield — started to come together and, later, when Anderson and her staff began a hard search for a location in which to create Phoenix’s Springfield facility.

The aerial photo at left shows the massive Building 104 at the top of the image. At right is a site map showing what the park will look like when a large section of the building is razed.

“For eight or nine years, we’ve been trying to lease all or part of that former manufacturing building,” said Stelzer. “We were looking for a solution, and circumstances emerged that presented us with an opportunity to do something meaningful there.”

The assistance corporation applied for and received a $3.86 million infrastructure grant from the state to essentially move the parking facilities off Walnut Street into the Tech Park, said Stelzer, adding that the funding will cover the costs of demolition and creating a new parking lot.

When those funds were secured, work commenced with the National Park Service and state and local historical commissions on how the assistance corporation would adaptively reuse the park and how demolition would be accomplished and also remain sensitive to the historic nature of the site for the Armory days.

Meanwhile, park administrators started working on a viable plan for repositioning the portions of the building that would be left standing, said Stelzer, adding the charter school presented itself as an attractive option.

“The Tech Park board and the college had long had thoughts of having a charter school near the campus,” he explained. “And this [Phoenix] facility will give a real boost to the community because it serves a different population.”

That population consists of students who have struggled in a traditional high-school setting, said Anderson, noting that many have dropped out for various reasons, such as academic issues, teen pregnancy, and others.

The school presents an alternative for such individuals, she went on, adding that the model involves a blend of rigorous academics — a longer school day and year, advanced-placement classes, college-class dual-enrollment options, and a strict culture — with social and emotional supports for each student.

“We develop teachers and leaders who believe in the possibility of human change and growth,” she said, “and who fight tirelessly for better outcomes for kids.”

Sara Ofusu-Amah, chief operating officer for Phoenix, said the school is planning to open in its temporary quarters on August 15, with the goal of being in the permanent building in January. Already, 88 students have enrolled — a number that reinforces the perceived need for such a facility — and school officials believe they will easily reach their target of 125 for the fall semester.

The permanent facility will include several classrooms, she said, as well as an on-site day-care facility for the children of students, a small library, a student-support center, science labs, and multi-purpose space school officials call the ‘nest,’ which will serve as the gym, auditorium, and meeting space.

“We want a beautiful space that celebrates academics and scholarship,” she said. “But there’s not a lot of bells and whistles; this is a place focused on preparing students for college.”

The 16,000 square feet that will become the temporary home for the charter school has the potential to host businesses of varying sizes across a number of sectors, said Stelzer, who described it as “higher-end flex space.”

“It will have the ability to do office, light assembly, a clean-energy tenant, or a small call center,” he explained. “We can be flexible there.”

While work begins to demolish the middle 70,000 square feet of Building 104 and outfit the south portion of the property as the temporary home for Phoenix, Greeley is seeking new tenants for the space occupied by WMECO, which is slated to move out in June.

The space was formerly part of a large call center operated by RCN, and while it’s attractive and well-appointed, it brings some challenges as well, said Greeley.

There are a number of small offices and conference rooms, he noted, which would make it ideal for use as a corporate headquarters. However, many companies today favor more open floor plans to facilitate communication between employees and improve work flow.

The space may also prove difficult to subdivide because of the way it’s laid out, he went on, adding quickly that the space gives the park some valuable inventory at a time when the economy is showing signs of life and many businesses are possibly gaining the confidence to move forward with expansion plans and new initiatives.

Space Exploration

It’s unlikely that those who conceptualized the Tech Park and were there when the ribbon was cut in 1996 could have imagined the developments unfolding on the site today.

Then again, the park has always been a work in progress, a regional asset that has evolved as the region’s economy and business community have. It’s an evolutionary process that continues today.

In other words, a site already steeped in history is continuing to write more of it.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 20, 2014

FRANKLIN COUNTY

GILL

96 Boyle Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Stevens
Seller: Karen Woodbury
Date: 04/11/14

75 West Gill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Wesley Brooks
Seller: Graveline, Theodore, (Estate)
Date: 04/09/14

GREENFIELD

82 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Durand D. Lively
Seller: James E. Filipkowski
Date: 04/18/14

81 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Rebecca G. Devino-Snow
Seller: Houten J. Van
Date: 04/18/14

337 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Ward
Seller: Peter J. Chornyak
Date: 04/10/14

17 Pickett Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mark A. Fay
Seller: Sheila Wonsey
Date: 04/18/14

69 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Shamus P. Hogan
Seller: Adele B. Hall
Date: 04/10/14

40 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: STS Properties LLC
Seller: TAE Realty Inc. LLC
Date: 04/16/14

LEVERETT

312 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $215,728
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jaya S. Boerman
Date: 04/18/14

MONTAGUE

3 Church St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Pratt
Seller: Nicholas E. Stevens
Date: 04/11/14

1 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Licata
Seller: Michael S. Thomas
Date: 04/11/14

21 West Main St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Richard Young
Seller: Millers Falls Ent. LLC
Date: 04/09/14

NORTHFIELD

793 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Reginald C. Neff
Seller: Everett E. Wickline
Date: 04/15/14

43 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $219,528
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Elizabeth A. Salls
Date: 04/14/14

ORANGE

East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Sea Mountain Ventures 2
Seller: Lane Construction Corp.
Date: 04/14/14

83 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Sea Mountain Ventures 2
Seller: Lane Construction Corp.
Date: 04/14/14

Route 2A
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Sea Mountain Ventures 2
Seller: Lane Construction Corp.
Date: 04/14/14

SHELBURNE

241 Barnard Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Anne L. Burdett
Seller: Dale Jones
Date: 04/17/14

SUNDERLAND

31 Garage Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jason M. Kicza
Seller: Peter A. Gelinas
Date: 04/15/14

320 River Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thaddeus C. Smiarowski
Seller: Charles J. Smiarowski
Date: 04/11/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

50 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Robert F. Lemke
Seller: Paul D. Hess
Date: 04/17/14

28 Carmel Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Douglas C. Johnson
Seller: George R. Roberts
Date: 04/07/14

652 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joseph Cobb
Seller: Mary A. Peterson
Date: 04/10/14

4 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Emily Cassidy
Seller: Gina M. Bishop
Date: 04/11/14

185 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Robbie Hewitt
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 04/15/14

1178 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Martin M. Radewick
Seller: George R. Gagliarducci
Date: 04/14/14

23 New York Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Saimeri
Seller: Charles L. Flink
Date: 04/11/14

644 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Andrew M. Morrison
Seller: Christopher D. Rochon
Date: 04/11/14

45 Tom St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Jason M. Alexander
Seller: Daniel S. Saimeri
Date: 04/11/14

232 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Paul E. Illouz
Seller: Liliya Kulyak
Date: 04/18/14

28 William St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Calvin H. Tang
Seller: Carol Cavicchioli
Date: 04/16/14

CHICOPEE

15 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: John Nadeau
Seller: James Whalen
Date: 04/15/14

120 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Michael Shea
Seller: Roger C. Paul
Date: 04/15/14

518 Lafleur Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $159,800
Buyer: Charles E. Embury
Seller: Robert G. Gordon
Date: 04/15/14

95 Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: William J. Stetson
Seller: James L. Domingos
Date: 04/15/14

526 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Gregory Guertin
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 04/17/14

26 Plymouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Monica Dossantos
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/11/14

13 Rose St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Wohlers
Seller: Francis Seymour
Date: 04/18/14

58 Szetela Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Gustavo A. Hernandez
Seller: John W. Thomas
Date: 04/17/14

67 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Lisa A. Crabtree
Date: 04/17/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

Black Dog Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John F. Gabriel
Seller: Black Dog Lane LLC
Date: 04/17/14

28 Fields Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $466,000
Buyer: Paul G. Chiampa
Seller: D. R. Chestnut LLC
Date: 04/15/14

30 Sanford St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Marisa Barone
Seller: Hilario A. Candelaria
Date: 04/15/14

9 William St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Dale Petrolati
Seller: Wayne Blais
Date: 04/14/14

HAMPDEN

33 Colony Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Douglas A. Yandow
Seller: Blais, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/14

93 Sessions Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Lawrence R. Bauer
Seller: Donna Agard
Date: 04/11/14

HOLLAND

32 Barry Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: John D. Mitchell
Seller: Allen Keyes
Date: 04/14/14

21 Kimball Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Stevens
Seller: Patrick L. Lacaire
Date: 04/14/14

236 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Richard J. Lambert
Seller: Ronald A. Thebodo
Date: 04/17/14

HOLYOKE

54 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: Mary M. Wiseman
Seller: Edward K. Lundrigan
Date: 04/11/14

100 Columbus Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Cronin
Seller: Steven Reno
Date: 04/07/14

304 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: Cindylou E. Chevalier
Seller: Richard A. Krzanowski
Date: 04/18/14

15 Keefe Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joan A. Wright
Date: 04/15/14

56 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,600
Buyer: Alan J. Mailhott
Seller: Alan J. Mailhott
Date: 04/07/14

24 Myrtle Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,400
Buyer: Amy A. Roque
Seller: Joniec, Joseph P., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/14

30 Quinn Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Wanda Thomas
Seller: William J. Conz
Date: 04/18/14

24 Thomas Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $117,200
Buyer: Richard R. Filley
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/17/14

LONGMEADOW

384 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Heather L. Andresen
Seller: Jeffrey R. Cossin
Date: 04/11/14

78 Emerson Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Jean A. McCaffery
Seller: Carol R. Greco
Date: 04/11/14

114 Englewood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $511,000
Buyer: Karen L. Mendelsohn
Seller: Boulder Hill Construction LLC
Date: 04/11/14

80 Glenbrook Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Smitha Iyer
Seller: Rushton S. Zepernick
Date: 04/15/14

269 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Brian P. Marshall
Seller: Allan A. Broverman
Date: 04/16/14

200 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Sunil Sharma
Seller: Patrick O. Mulligan
Date: 04/16/14

35 Twin Hills Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Seller: Albert I. Chang
Date: 04/08/14

95 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Augusto C. Bairos
Seller: Albert D. James
Date: 04/15/14

121 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Michael P. Bombich
Seller: Carol A. Fox
Date: 04/15/14

LUDLOW

1400 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Luso FCU
Seller: Anthony J. Budrecki
Date: 04/08/14

119 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Seller: Carlos Goncalves
Date: 04/17/14

22 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Mary R. Misiaszek
Seller: Andrew J. Pietras
Date: 04/07/14

21 Regall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: Trisha G. Machado
Seller: James F. Pereira
Date: 04/11/14

70 Sroka Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Manuel A. Lourence
Seller: David Archuleta
Date: 04/10/14

17 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Richard Sulikowski
Seller: Michael L. Olenick
Date: 04/18/14

23 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Paul J. Adzima
Seller: Beverly J. Miller
Date: 04/17/14

MONSON

196 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $167,800
Buyer: Orion P. Battige
Seller: Michael J. Edgett
Date: 04/18/14

PALMER

15 King St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $205,328
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: John F. Somers
Date: 04/17/14

48 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Patricia L. James
Seller: William R. Riley
Date: 04/17/14

SPRINGFIELD

114 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Disantis
Seller: Maria Defatima
Date: 04/11/14

24 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Willie S. Ballard
Seller: Lucas Dempsey
Date: 04/11/14

80 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Jorge A. Rivera
Seller: Deborah M. Tracy
Date: 04/15/14

5 Bog Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Darren James
Seller: Jason Balut
Date: 04/17/14

44 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $225,407
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Juan Vazquez
Date: 04/17/14

40 Chalfonte Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Carlos E. Martinez
Seller: Collette A. Fox
Date: 04/07/14

50 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Salvador Dejesus
Seller: Sara Omartian
Date: 04/09/14

131 Fox Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,083
Buyer: Cheryl A. Mumley
Seller: Sean P. Sullivan
Date: 04/18/14

122 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Iris R. Gonzalez
Seller: Nancy J. McGreal
Date: 04/11/14

64 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Allison Sowa
Seller: Ann M. Martin
Date: 04/18/14

41 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Alana N. Murray
Seller: Stewart T. Hillios
Date: 04/08/14

97 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Karalynn M. Paley-Ryan
Seller: Salvador Dejesus
Date: 04/09/14

207 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $227,046
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Yvonne R. Wallace
Date: 04/10/14

106 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Francisco Luna
Seller: Syed A. Shamsi
Date: 04/16/14

406 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Alfonso W. Nardi
Seller: Daniel J. Molta
Date: 04/08/14

63 Martel Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Charles L. Williams
Seller: Williams, Mary C., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/14

N/A
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Edgardo A. Marcano
Seller: Matthew J. Brodeur
Date: 04/10/14

97 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Joshua Reid
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/07/14

538 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Samuel Springer
Seller: Tomasina Reyes
Date: 04/17/14

78 Phillips Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Gary A. Daula
Seller: Michael A. Torcia
Date: 04/18/14

70 Randolph St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Guzman
Seller: Lisa A. Howard
Date: 04/18/14

85 Shefford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. Endicott
Seller: William P. Tarnowski
Date: 04/17/14

89 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael V. Placanico
Seller: Sara C. Anderson-Potts
Date: 04/14/14

109 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Gregory G. Sprofera
Seller: Casey S. Fuller
Date: 04/18/14

SOUTHWICK

19 Beach Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Marta M. James
Seller: Christopher Tomashofski
Date: 04/18/14

37 Deer Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Pramod Sarraf
Seller: Pine Knoll Inc.
Date: 04/11/14

2 Dewitt Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Mark Richardson
Seller: Michael F. McCormick
Date: 04/18/14

23 Laurel Ridge Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Fernando J. Carreira
Seller: Timothy S. Lawler
Date: 04/14/14

4 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Andrey Antropov
Seller: Henry P. Beausoleil
Date: 04/16/14

1 Sugar Maple Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: EIG Properties LLC
Seller: Pinnacle Estates At the Ranch
Date: 04/15/14

94 Summer Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $152,265
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Ransom Y. Place
Date: 04/08/14

WALES

2 Lake George Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $183,900
Buyer: Joseph Mahoney
Seller: Nicholas Markopoulos
Date: 04/17/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

76 Blossom Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Ryan R. Donohue
Seller: Richard Duquette
Date: 04/17/14

65 Cataumet Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Richard Duquette
Seller: Michael D. Gonnello
Date: 04/17/14

59 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Nazira Kasimova
Seller: Khakim Kasimov
Date: 04/14/14

27 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Casey S. Fuller
Seller: Jeanne B. Brown
Date: 04/18/14

332 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Jonathan G. Wagner
Seller: Shibley Sweeney RT
Date: 04/18/14

256 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,900
Buyer: Brandon T. Dantonio
Seller: Wanda J. Thomas
Date: 04/18/14

151 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Andrew J. Fiala
Seller: Walter J. Dufresne
Date: 04/08/14

WESTFIELD

86 Devon Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Heidi J. Quigley
Seller: Christopher M. Weppner
Date: 04/11/14

Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Beth A. Dawson
Seller: Benjamin Hallmark
Date: 04/10/14

85 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,100
Buyer: Winchester RT
Seller: Stonecrest Income & Opportunity
Date: 04/14/14

Pochassic Road (off)
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Boisseau
Seller: Pauline Boisseau
Date: 04/11/14

26 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Edwin P. Rowell
Seller: Kurt S. Shea
Date: 04/18/14

89 Reservoir Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Rajesh Sarwal
Seller: Rebecca W. Grubelic
Date: 04/17/14

15 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Benson
Seller: Lisa M. Bailey
Date: 04/17/14

188 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jessica Rodriguez
Seller: G&F Custom Built Homes Inc.
Date: 04/08/14

14 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Antonio C. Bruno
Seller: Travis Modlish
Date: 04/08/14

West Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Boisseau
Seller: Pauline Boisseau
Date: 04/11/14

631 West Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Boisseau
Seller: Pauline Boisseau
Date: 04/11/14

39 West Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $481,122
Buyer: LJB Realty LLC
Seller: William F. Barry
Date: 04/16/14

WILBRAHAM

15 Magnolia St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Michelle G. Williams
Seller: Marcella Bowyer
Date: 04/18/14

8 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Conway
Seller: James A. Dirico
Date: 04/18/14

5 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Nardi
Seller: Triton Leasing & Rental LLC
Date: 04/18/14

407 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: William J. Henaghan
Seller: New England Developers
Date: 04/18/14

505 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Samantha D. Burns
Seller: Simpson, William C., (Estate)
Date: 04/18/14

25 Red Gap Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Kurt L. Brannigan
Seller: Zigmund A. Peret
Date: 04/18/14

22 W. Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $292,750
Buyer: Vinculum LLC
Seller: Strype Hampden RT
Date: 04/18/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

57 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $930,000
Buyer: 57 East Pleasant St. LLC
Seller: James H. David
Date: 04/09/14

131 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $765,520
Buyer: Alison Green-Barton
Seller: William V. Farnham
Date: 04/07/14

180 Strong St.
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: David S. Jones
Seller: Mary M. Cathcart
Date: 04/18/14

331 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Meredith R. Rolfe
Seller: Lois E. Dethier
Date: 04/15/14

27 The Hollow
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: RGINK LLC
Seller: Housing Allowance Project
Date: 04/17/14

BELCHERTOWN

531 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Thiago Garcia
Seller: Deborah J. Porter-Savoie
Date: 04/07/14

682 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Keith V. Brace
Seller: Michael E. Misiaszek
Date: 04/17/14

66 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $455,304
Buyer: Jessica K. Dubois
Seller: Carriage Town Homes LLC
Date: 04/09/14

111 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Rocco J. Malaspina
Seller: Vision Investment Props.
Date: 04/08/14

250 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,095
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Joseph W. Koslik
Date: 04/15/14

EASTHAMPTON

23 Beyer Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Zera
Seller: Ronald A. Duval
Date: 04/17/14

19 Chestnut St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Matthew Nalewanski
Seller: Elizabeth A. Cowell
Date: 04/17/14

13 Clinton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Beverly W. Floyd
Seller: Zofia Baranowski
Date: 04/16/14

12 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Erich D. Roggenbuck
Seller: Toby J. Flanagan

63 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Allen R. Tautznik
Seller: Bernard P. Gawle
Date: 04/14/14

45 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Benjamin Premo
Seller: Daniel L. Polachek
Date: 04/10/14

46 Union St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Stephen C. Robinson
Seller: Thomas H. Gelb
Date: 04/14/14

GRANBY

153 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Edwin E. Olmeda
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/07/14

139 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Celine M. Hamilton-Quill
Seller: Raymond F. Turgeon
Date: 04/09/14

HADLEY

88 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Simonich
Seller: Joel M. Greenbaum
Date: 04/15/14

HATFIELD

Jericho Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Aquadro FT
Seller: Scott C. Harlow
Date: 04/08/14

NORTHAMPTON

357 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Michael R. Banas
Seller: Hutchins Family Partnership
Date: 04/09/14

98 Brierwood Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Lukas J. Rosov
Seller: Powers FT
Date: 04/16/14

20 Middle St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Bradley B. Bacom
Seller: Fournier, Catherine A., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/14

721 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Lindsay Rhoades
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/17/14

PELHAM

142 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Carey Clouse
Seller: United Church Of Pelham
Date: 04/08/14

SOUTH HADLEY

12 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Millard
Seller: Michael J. Canter
Date: 04/10/14

117 College St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mamoona Azam
Seller: Jeffrey Barna
Date: 04/18/14

13 Magnolia Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Donna M. Theroux
Seller: Delmer F. Borah
Date: 04/07/14

568 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 568 Newton Street RT
Seller: Sicotte, Marilyn J., (Estate)
Date: 04/17/14

WARE

130 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Susan J. Beachell
Seller: Michael A. Edwards
Date: 04/16/14

125 Bacon Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Melvin C. Weagle
Seller: Michael Shea
Date: 04/15/14

3 Boivin Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Paul A. Darling
Seller: Mark R. Sowersby
Date: 04/10/14

WILLIAMSBURG

4 Pine St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kenneth I. Borden
Seller: David B. Adair
Date: 04/15/14

WORTHINGTON

76 Radiker Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $159,021
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Carol L. Simisky
Date: 04/09/14

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 20, 2014

Departments Incorporations

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

AMHERST

GMASS Inc., 34 Main St., Unit 1, Amherst, MA 01002. Zhuangping Yi, same. Import and export.

EASTHAMPTON

ESB Investment Corporation, 36 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Matthew Sosik, 97 Arnold Road, Fiskdale, MA 01518. Securities corporation.

EAST LONGMEADOW

New England Fence Works Corp., 26 James St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Samantha Marszalek, 403 Main St., Somers, CT 06071. Fencing and construction.

FEEDING HILLS

Musa Excavating Contractors Inc., 1132 North St. Ext., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Aaron Musa, same. Excavation.

GREAT BARRINGTOIN

Jess Cooney Interiors Inc., 30 West Ave., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Jessie Cooney, same. Interior design and related services.

GREENFIELD

Lady Fatima Inc., 142 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, MA 01301. Aneesa Batool, 25 Venice Ave., Johnston, RI 02919. Convenience store with gas station.

LENOX

FJV Sales & Consulting Corporation, 230 Hubbard St., Lenox, MA 01240. Francis Joseph Vahle Jr., same. Sales and consulting for the decorative laminate industry.

LUDLOW

Oasis Development Inc., 288 Woodland Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Marcel A. Nunes, same. Real estate and construction of new residential properties.

Polish American Catholic Assoc., 30 Lockland St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Caroline Bobala, 83 Booth St., Ludlow, MA 01056. To promote the faith basis organization.

NORTHAMPTON

Pamoja Tujenge International Development Corporation, 54 Columbus Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Christine LaRouche, same. To assist communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and put in place sustainable health and education infrastructures.

PITTSFIELD

F & J Restaurant Bar & Nightclub Inc., 1 Hall Place, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jamie Marie Santos, same. Full-service restaurant.

Mezzie’s Variety Inc., 640 Tyler St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Adam P. Lacasse, 98 Central Berkshire Blvd., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Variety store and luncheonette restaurant.

SOUTHAMPTON

Grace United Church Inc., 121 Pomeroy Meadow Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Stephen H. Behlke, same. Church.

SPRINGFIELD

Faith Christian Centers Inc., 37 Wilkes St., Springfield, MA 01119. Harold L. Moore, 31 Mallowhill Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Religious and charitable organization.

Mosy Restaurant Inc., 137 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01103. Oscar A. Mena, same. Latin food restaurant.

Building Permits

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of April 2014.

AMHERST

Echo Hill Townhouse Condominium
Webster Court
$14,000 — Strip and re-roof

CHICOPEE

Charter Communications
354 Sheridan St.
$168,000 — Renovations for new offices

City of Chicopee Parks and Recreation
Abbey Memorial Park
$73,000 — Baseball dugouts

HOLYOKE

Weld Partners
95 Chestnut St.
$3,500,000 — Convert Mara Hall into 14 planned residential units; building A

LUDLOW

AMP Real Estate Group
483 Chapin St.
$30,000 — Addition and alterations

NORTHAMPTON

Better Homes Properties, LLC
34 New South St.
$51,000 — Exterior renovations building A

Better Homes Properties, LLC
34 New South St.
$108,000 — Exterior renovations building B

Continental Cablevision
790 Florence Road
$143,000 — Add antennas and equipment building

Packaging Corp of America
525 Mt. Tom Road
$329,000 — Install TPO roof system

Paradise Realty Partners, LLC
766 North King St.
$190,000 — Convert two units on the first floor to a doctor’s office

SOUTH HADLEY

Big Y
44 Willimansett St.
$179,000 — Install new roof

Center for Redevelopment Commission
29 College St.
$10,000 — Renovations

Hampden Christian Academy
36 Hadley St.
$83,000 — Install new roof

SOUTHWICK

Allegrone Construction
608 College Highway
$50,000 — Commercial alterations

SPRINGFIELD

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
376 Maple St.
$21,000 — Water damage repairs

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$47,000 — Interior renovations

PVTA
2808 Main St.
$897,000 — Removal and reinstallation of the bus wash system

WESTFIELD

CPL, LLC
37 Feeding Hills Road
$374,000 — Interior renovations

Kenia Associates, LLC
65 Springfield St.
$214,000 — Finish existing office space

Reed Hall Holding, LLC
29 School St.
$150,000 — Interior renovations

Whitetail Realty, LLP
97 Servistar Industrial Way
$8,000 — Convert two offices to one

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Five Below
935 Riverdale St.
$175,000 — Storefront alterations for change of use and tenant fit out

New Hampshire Dept. of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
1305 Memorial Dr.
$94,000 — New roof

Real Estate Transactions

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1903 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Yvonne Bourdillon
Seller: David P. Thibault
Date: 03/24/14

190 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Helena C. McCracken
Seller: Yvonne Bourdillon
Date: 03/24/14

BERNARDSTON

40 Gill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard J. Couture
Seller: Jeffrey S. Pratt
Date: 04/01/14

34 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kayla M. Breor
Seller: Judith Webb
Date: 03/25/14

COLRAIN

98 New County Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Byerly
Seller: David Tasgal
Date: 04/03/14

CONWAY

111 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Melanie Burt
Seller: Collin J. Burt
Date: 03/31/14

DEERFIELD

72 Boynton Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Frank P. Marchand
Seller: Richard Giusto
Date: 03/28/14

387 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Frank Ingemi
Seller: Childs, Janet A., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

31 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Donna L. Blackney
Seller: William J. Gilman
Date: 03/31/14

ERVING

11 Briggs St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Shannon M. Herzig
Seller: Joel L. Thurber
Date: 03/28/14

GREENFIELD

687 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,900
Buyer: Beneficial MA Inc.
Seller: Lynn T. Parker
Date: 03/28/14

255 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: William C. Phelps
Seller: Steven P. Myers
Date: 03/26/14

3 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Donald D. Renfrew
Seller: Alma D. Mankowsky
Date: 04/01/14

280 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Blackmore
Seller: RCR Holdings LLC
Date: 03/31/14

16 Duren Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ethan M. Wilkins
Date: 03/31/14

12 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Robert A. Emond
Date: 03/24/14

40 Lunt Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael S. Coulombe
Seller: Karin Browning
Date: 03/28/14

7 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Nancy D. Krull
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 04/03/14

MONTAGUE

100 3rd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Harlan G. Harvey
Seller: Down To Earth Property Management
Date: 03/28/14

59 Dell St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Heather Sheperd
Seller: Green, Mildred R., (Estate)
Date: 03/26/14

NEW SALEM

50 Blackinton Road
New Salem, MA 01364
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Viera Lorencova
Seller: Julie A. Caouette
Date: 03/24/14

255 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michael L. Sorenson
Seller: Ethan R. Forbes
Date: 03/28/14

NORTHFIELD

92 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Eugene Rice
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/31/14

6 Woodruff Way
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Lucier
Seller: Huber, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/14

ORANGE

53 Fairman Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,214
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Randy A. Parker
Date: 03/28/14

SHELBURNE

20 Bardwells Ferry Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Szpila
Seller: Lisa A. Deangelis
Date: 03/24/14

247 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Kyle Canepari
Seller: 247-251 Main LLC
Date: 03/31/14

SUNDERLAND

62 Claybrook Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $320,000
Seller: Herbert J. Sinofsky
Date: 03/28/14

256 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Waskiewicz
Seller: Yestramski, Edith, (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

14 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Morrissey
Seller: Dawn M. Gronda
Date: 03/24/14

32 Federal St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Martin M. Downey
Seller: Frederick A. Harpin
Date: 03/28/14

14 Kosciusko Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Philip J. McKenzie
Seller: Paul A. Ciborowski
Date: 03/25/14

39 Liberty St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $146,250
Buyer: William P. Whitman
Seller: Leo L. Gaulin
Date: 03/31/14

180 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Hoyle
Seller: Michael D. Berry
Date: 04/02/14

15 Walter Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Janis R. Oles
Seller: John H. Houle
Date: 03/31/14

BRIMFIELD

69 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: William Sweeney
Seller: Eleanor Snelgrove
Date: 03/28/14

64 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Karri E. Galonek
Seller: James G. Gerrish
Date: 04/01/14

CHICOPEE

44 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Guadalupe M. Friedson
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/24/14

117 Caddyshack Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Jendrysik
Seller: Carol A. Zimmermann
Date: 03/31/14

144 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jose G. Vicente
Seller: Lois Delisle
Date: 03/24/14

104 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Keith R. Fontaine
Seller: Edward S. West
Date: 03/31/14

47 Graham Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Spears
Seller: Craig M. Dube
Date: 03/28/14

96 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ryan Fitzemeyer
Seller: James D. Pollard
Date: 03/31/14

35 Lafond Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Donna M. Charette
Seller: Joseph A. Tetrault
Date: 03/28/14

27 Martha St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Francis J. Kempton
Seller: Jason P. Wilkinson
Date: 03/31/14

930 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Mariya Borisik
Seller: Quynh Dao
Date: 03/31/14

145 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David M. Aucoin
Seller: Diamondback Properties
Date: 04/02/14

28 Spence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Christina M. Santinello
Seller: Gary J. Shea
Date: 03/31/14

Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Stephen G. Young
Seller: Jablonski, Stella M., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

160 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $532,000
Buyer: Manohar Shenoy
Seller: Dan Roulier & Assocs. Inc.
Date: 03/26/14

15 Dale St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Francesco A. Carrano
Seller: Countrywide Home Loan Inc.
Date: 03/28/14

103 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Adam J. Dubois
Seller: Patrick M. Oshei
Date: 03/27/14

21 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Lyons
Seller: Dineen, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

10 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Michelle N. Rostek
Seller: Mario A. Cardinale
Date: 04/04/14

217 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ian T. Morrissey
Seller: Amy C. Distefano
Date: 03/27/14

64 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/26/14

36 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $154,850
Buyer: Lewis J. Emma
Seller: Thomas W. Daly
Date: 03/27/14

144 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Mary A. O’Connor
Seller: Douglas A. Yandow
Date: 04/02/14

HAMPDEN

36 Commercial Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $430,312
Buyer: Stuart A. Fearn
Seller: Katherine J. Hickson
Date: 04/02/14

211 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Colleen E. Foerster
Seller: Sherry Himmelstein
Date: 04/02/14

Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Geoffrey M. Rockwell
Seller: Michael A. Cimmino
Date: 04/01/14

HOLLAND

4 Forest Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Meghan E. Thompson
Seller: Nicholas Truax
Date: 03/24/14

HOLYOKE

79 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Montagna
Seller: Christopher J. Britton
Date: 03/24/14

688 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Dennis Lovely
Seller: Christopher A. Prost
Date: 03/26/14

12 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Premier Source Credit Union
Seller: James M. Brunelle
Date: 03/27/14

455 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,990
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Nicolle L. Sugrue
Date: 04/04/14

20 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Hellstein
Seller: Nellie A. Taylor-Donohue
Date: 03/24/14

87 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James L. Richard
Seller: Richard M. Smith
Date: 03/28/14

LONGMEADOW

168 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Patrick A. Streck
Seller: Catherine Novak
Date: 03/25/14

182 Farmington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,028,500
Buyer: Tyson M. Streeter
Seller: Richard P. Anderson
Date: 03/31/14

20 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $434,500
Buyer: Claus Hesselberg-Thomsen
Seller: Angela L. Anderson
Date: 03/28/14

1560 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Steven M. Haddad
Seller: James Haddad
Date: 03/24/14

86 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Penquin Realty Inc.
Seller: Elizabeth M. Flink
Date: 03/28/14

164 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Thomas McLaughlin
Seller: Hao M. Wu
Date: 04/03/14

LUDLOW

271 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Seller: Andrew Boyea
Date: 03/27/14

677 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jack C. Mendes
Seller: Carlos Branco
Date: 03/28/14

70 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,878
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Ilidio F. Pinto
Date: 03/25/14

258 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Casey L. Mendrala
Seller: Paul M. Miele
Date: 03/31/14

13 Park Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,043
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Scott E. Holbrook
Date: 04/04/14

81 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Nuno M. Pereira
Seller: Nicholas H. Gallup
Date: 04/04/14

35 Scott St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James E. Parker
Seller: Stephen M. Charpentier
Date: 03/31/14

30 Southwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Paulo L. Roxo
Seller: Tuoc Pham
Date: 03/26/14

161 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jettie C. McCollough
Seller: Edward F. Burgess
Date: 04/01/14

38 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: James Lovern
Seller: Kim M. Miarecki
Date: 04/01/14

163 Waverly Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Juan Rivera
Seller: Ronald R. Larocque
Date: 04/04/14

MONSON

12 Alden Thrasher Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: John H. Scheuermann
Seller: Clifford J. Farquhar
Date: 03/26/14

17 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Chase J. Cheverie
Seller: Cadieux, Roberta A., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/14

11 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Amy Otto
Seller: Deborah A. Tighe
Date: 03/26/14

50 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: John P. Willemain
Seller: Lisa M. Walters
Date: 03/27/14

275 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michael J. Stacy
Seller: Grant W. Hamilton
Date: 03/31/14

66 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael A. Reid
Seller: Randy W. Graham
Date: 04/04/14

PALMER

86 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael Gralinski
Seller: Yvan O. Lachance
Date: 04/01/14

N/A
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Margaret M. Superneau
Seller: Frederick J. Tenczar
Date: 03/28/14

Riverview Parkway
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Rhodes
Seller: Deborah A. Haley
Date: 03/27/14

RUSSELL

70 Old Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01034
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Melissa A. Milanczuk
Seller: Dennis C. Hugue
Date: 03/28/14

SPRINGFIELD

818 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chandra Bhattarai
Seller: D. B. Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/14

47 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jordan Gilliam
Seller: Matthew S. Shejen
Date: 03/28/14

25 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

625 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $6,526,339
Buyer: 625 Carew Street LLC
Seller: Harrison Properties LLC
Date: 03/26/14

1508 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $192,800
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Frank E. Schissel
Date: 04/03/14

24 Carew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Yerica Santiago
Seller: Kastrinakis, Dimitra, (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

244 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: WJSM Management Co. LLC
Seller: Salgo LLC
Date: 03/31/14

250 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: WJSM Management Co. LLC
Seller: Salgo LLC
Date: 03/31/14

274 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Angelina Barbarisi
Seller: Kathleen A. Stratton
Date: 03/26/14

81 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Letendre
Seller: RBS Citizens NA
Date: 03/25/14

208 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Brenda E. Reyes
Seller: Melissa A. Milanczuk
Date: 03/28/14

459 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Karaaslan Realty LLC
Seller: S. C. S. Realty Corp. Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

215 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Tanisha Cabezudo
Seller: Steven F. Thorn
Date: 04/01/14

87 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

30 Foster St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

50 Fox Woods Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,370
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jacqueline G. McGregor
Date: 04/04/14

30 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Adams
Seller: Amanda L. Desmith
Date: 03/24/14

396 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Andrew M. Croteau
Date: 03/28/14

34 Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

33 Higgins St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Gasco
Seller: Zarchariah Viereck
Date: 03/27/14

9 Massasoit Place
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Angel M. Santiago
Seller: Webster Saintilma
Date: 04/03/14

33 Morningside Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,175
Buyer: Jose F. Umana
Seller: Annette R. Gallagher
Date: 04/01/14

59 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

20 Pequot St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

32 Rathbun St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mike Alkabani
Seller: Wilfred L. Trudeau
Date: 03/31/14

55 Riverview Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Lewis Lamson
Seller: Howard I. Kalodner
Date: 03/27/14

23 Rosedale Ave.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Frank V. Winn
Seller: Jeffrey D. Mislak
Date: 04/03/14

281 State St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: 281 State Street TR
Seller: UB Properties LLC
Date: 03/28/14

42 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

45 Tyrone St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,608
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Hector A. Pagan
Date: 04/02/14

29 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eda Ema LLC
Seller: International Society Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

37 Whitmore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Eric S. Mattos
Seller: Francisco K. Serrano
Date: 03/28/14

124 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Sandra V. Figueroa
Seller: Bryan R. Francis
Date: 04/04/14

186 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Justin L. Kent
Seller: Cathleen M. Dinnie
Date: 04/01/14

257 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jake P. Trombley
Seller: Robert L. Foskitt
Date: 03/31/14

930 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Adexi Cruz
Seller: Samuel R. Castellano
Date: 04/04/14

SOUTHWICK

86 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Sean A. Barrett
Seller: Arthur G. Chevalier
Date: 03/28/14

34 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Carla L. Hoffman
Seller: Richard S. Harty
Date: 04/01/14

175 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Eugene J. Whitehead
Seller: Raymond W. Clark
Date: 04/02/14

WALES

19 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lee C. Chick
Seller: Charles L. Chick
Date: 04/01/14

WESTFIELD

78 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Taryn R. Mazejka
Seller: John A. Callini
Date: 03/31/14

106 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Norwich Properties LLC
Seller: Joseph J. Mantegna
Date: 04/02/14

19 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $264,338
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Georgi E. Corriveau
Date: 03/27/14

152 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Joseph E. Cabana
Seller: Jacob W. Golen
Date: 03/28/14

417 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Synium LLC
Seller: Atwood Drug Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

427 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Synium LLC
Seller: Atwood Drug Inc.
Date: 04/01/14

Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Anton
Seller: John P. Pitoniak
Date: 04/04/14

11 Paper St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Goyette
Seller: Joseph W. Tremblay
Date: 03/25/14

954 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Alex Bublik
Seller: Patricia M. Hebert
Date: 04/04/14

1230 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,600
Buyer: Mogalkrupa LLC
Seller: Harnish Patel
Date: 03/31/14

19 Waterford Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Manfredi
Seller: Christina M. Moreau
Date: 04/04/14

WILBRAHAM

2810 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: F. L. Roberts & Co. Inc.
Seller: Sandri Realty Inc.
Date: 04/02/14

14 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $147,050
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Caroline A. Boland
Date: 03/26/14

8 Falcon Heights
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James R. Blume
Seller: Jennifer Biseinere
Date: 03/31/14

1008 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: Alison Askew
Seller: Thomas J. Hinks
Date: 03/31/14

76 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Fernandes
Seller: Ryan Askew
Date: 03/31/14

799 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John Lewis
Seller: Patrick J. Burns
Date: 03/27/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Austin Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Hubert R. Scott
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 04/04/14

72 Bridle Path Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Marie A. Devlin
Seller: Saengthavy Phommachanh
Date: 03/27/14

33 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Negron
Seller: John Chernisky
Date: 03/28/14

27 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Bryan Miles
Seller: Michael R. Grandfield
Date: 03/24/14

367 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Victoria A. Dellasperanza
Seller: Sharon E. Turner
Date: 04/04/14

4 Johnson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Eric A. Hernandez
Seller: Enith Mendez

226 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Zaid Tuffaha
Seller: Richard C. Gallup
Date: 03/26/14

62 Warren St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Lindsey E. Bridge
Seller: David J. Caron
Date: 03/31/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

115 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Mark J. Whipple
Seller: Wendy Sibbison
Date: 03/28/14

109 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Yang Zhang
Seller: David J. Geoffroy
Date: 04/01/14

263 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Isaac Chow
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/28/14

365 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Adam J. Ortiz
Seller: Kathy M. Holle
Date: 04/03/14

38 Nutting Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: PI Kappa PHI Properties
Seller: Alph Chi Omega National Housing
Date: 03/31/14

4 Stagecoach Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Katharine J. Waggoner
Seller: Thomas D. Snowman
Date: 03/31/14

24 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Haiping Ke
Seller: David K. Lee
Date: 03/28/14

BELCHERTOWN

5 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Christopher J. McGurk
Seller: Kennedy H. Clark
Date: 03/28/14

31 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Adam D. Daniell
Seller: Ketchen FT
Date: 03/27/14

Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Marcel A. Nines
Seller: Peter S. Galuszka
Date: 03/27/14

26 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Reynolds
Seller: Richard F. Greene
Date: 04/02/14

33 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: David F. Habicht
Seller: Patrick R. Taylor
Date: 04/01/14

144 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Jennifer A. Applegate
Seller: Kelly Hayward
Date: 03/31/14

130 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scott M. Bonafini
Seller: Alan R. Barthelette
Date: 03/25/14

CUMMINGTON

21 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Mariam Massaro
Seller: Carleen M. Madigan
Date: 03/28/14

EASTHAMPTON

18 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,920
Buyer: Peter A. Sokolwski
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 03/31/14

13 Exeter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: New City Properties LLC
Seller: Provident Funding Assocs. LP
Date: 03/31/14

243 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Rogers
Seller: Parsons, Dora E., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/14

7 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kevin T. McGrath
Seller: Janson T. Robare
Date: 03/31/14

15 Laurel Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jason A. Robare
Seller: Thomas M. Cleary
Date: 03/31/14

25 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Brendan K. McKinney
Seller: Ronald L. Sedergren
Date: 03/31/14

21 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Amy V. Marsters
Seller: Gregory T. Sears
Date: 03/28/14

GOSHEN

104 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: PDV Inc.
Seller: Steven Weiss
Date: 04/04/14

GRANBY

116 Munsing Ridge
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Randall
Seller: Peter J. Gaj
Date: 03/28/14

128 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Gregory T. Sears
Seller: Norman W. Ingham
Date: 03/28/14

HADLEY

85 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Seller: Helen S. Waskiewicz
Date: 03/25/14

451 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Hampshire Mosque Inc.
Seller: Michael L. Zabre
Date: 04/02/14

HATFIELD

63 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Bonney A. Brown
Seller: Patricia A. Bell
Date: 03/28/14

MIDDLEFIELD

69 Clark Wright Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $134,251
Buyer: Homesales Inc.
Seller: David Hrassler
Date: 03/31/14

NORTHAMPTON

13 Dana St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alexander Simom
Seller: Judith V. Champagne
Date: 04/03/14

56 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $350,002
Buyer: Ann E. Scagel
Seller: John G. Graiff
Date: 03/28/14

123 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Seller: Hospital Hill Dev LLC

81 Henshaw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Joshua Mintz
Seller: Yechiael E. Lander
Date: 04/02/14

69 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Nellie A. Taylor
Seller: Erik S. Matewski
Date: 03/24/14

236 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Crossover Properties LLC
Seller: Linda F. Ronen
Date: 03/31/14

SOUTH HADLEY

246 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,150
Buyer: Matthew W. Komer
Seller: H. N. Wohlers
Date: 04/04/14

21 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Richard Cournoyer
Seller: John J. Cournoyer
Date: 04/03/14

7 Mary Lyon Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Cheryl Lee
Seller: Thomas E. Kelly
Date: 03/28/14

110 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Robert L. Scribner
Seller: Bank New York
Date: 04/01/14

53 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Aimee R. Kelly
Seller: Andrew G. Holloway
Date: 03/31/14

10 Tigger Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Michael F. Werenski
Seller: David W. Clausnitzer
Date: 03/26/14

SOUTHAMPTON

98 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Sergey Gokhgalter
Seller: William A. West
Date: 03/24/14

4 Sara Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $412,080
Buyer: Daniel A. Erwin
Seller: David Garstka Builders LLC
Date: 03/26/14

WARE

44 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Kondaur Capital Corp.
Seller: Steven K. Gryszowka
Date: 03/27/14

211 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Donald M. Smith
Seller: Susan J. Hanewich
Date: 03/25/14

28 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Vision Investment Rental Properties
Seller: Joel J. Harder
Date: 04/01/14

9 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Okane
Seller: John J. Giard
Date: 03/28/14

173 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Harminder Dhillon
Seller: Herbert I. Cohen
Date: 04/04/14

WILLIAMSBURG

16 Kingsley Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01060
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Roy D. Farnham
Seller: Childs, Bernice A., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/14

19 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $241,350
Buyer: Anne H. Golob
Seller: Esther J. Williams
Date: 04/04/14

Incorporations

Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Agawam Youth Lacrosse Association Inc., 71 Hemlock Ridge, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Geoffrey William Moore, same. To provide for local youth in the grades of kindergarten through eighth the opportunity to learn and play the game of lacrosse, to develop and foster good sportsmanship and conduct among all participants, coaches, parents, and spectators, to encourage parents, relatives, friends, and sponsors to support Agawam Youth Lacrosse Inc. and its purposes in an active and constructive manner.

AMHERST

Amherst Regional Public Schools Parent Guardian Organization Inc., 170 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA 01002. Rebekah Demling, 20 Atwater Circle, Amherst, MA 01002. To support the students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff of Amherst Regional Public Schools by fostering goodwill throughout the community, providing a forum for communication, recruiting volunteers, and raising funds.

BRIMFIELD

Brimfield Mill Corp., 48 Palmer Road, Brimfield, MA 01010 Eric Schultz, same. Textile manufacturing.

CHICOPEE

Bailey Mechanical Services Inc., 394 Irene St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Matthew Bailey, same. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Biolitec U.S. Inc., 515 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Wolfgang Neuberger, Tiara Tanzanite Building, Apt. 404, The Palm Dubai, U.A.E., ARE, FF 00000. Service, manufacture and sales of medical lasers and fiber optic delivery systems and endoscopes.

HADLEY

Brilliant Future Inc., 6 Aloha Dr., Hadley, MA 01035. Lu Jiang, same. Consulting services such as education and travel.

HATFIELD

Beni Fettle Inc., 3 Main Street, Hatfield, MA 01038. Jill Esz Smith, same. Developing innovative sports therapy equipment for the quadruped.

LEE

Artemis Forum Inc., 100 Columbia Street, Lee, MA 01238. Elizabeth Debold, same. Non-profit organization established to support and facilitate the spiritual, psychological, and social equality of women and men by bringing together the jewel of self-realization and liberation with the latest understanding of human development.

LONGMEADOW

Association of the Catholic Therapists Inc., 861 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Bernard Marshall.

LUDLOW

Baystate Developers Inc., 83 Carmelina’s Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Paulo Baltazar, 308 Woodland Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Acquire, improve, repair, and sell real estate.

NORTH ADAMS

360 Berkshire Realty Group Inc., 131 Ashland St., North Adams, MA 01247. Michael Hernandez, 160 Eagle St., North Adams, MA 01247. Real estate agency.

NORTHAMPTON

All Team Inc., 349 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Cheryl Pascucci, same. To provide education and tools to the workforce as part of a wellness program.

PITTSFIELD

Ancient Language Inc., 305 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Annette Kramek, 605 Benedict Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wholesale and retail apparel design and sales.

Atlantic Coast Aces Hockey Club Inc., 51 Chapman Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Chad Baumann, same. Non-profit youth hockey organization focused on skill development and education of the game. The aces will provide a place for the youth hockey player who aspires to become a better student athlete. A place that will foster their love of the game and provide a fun and challenging atmosphere that will lead to life long memories and friendships. Our mission — bringing our youth closer together through common interest in sportsmanship and competition; to produce student athletes that thrive in the classroom as well as on the ice; provide a safe, fun, challenging, and highly competitive environment; promote sportsmanship, build character and discipline, including respect of one’s opponents; pursuit of excellence through individual development and teamwork and ethical and responsible behavior on and off the ice.

Better off Bowling Inc. 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christopher Mitchell, same. Recreational bowling league.

SOUTH HADLEY

77 Number Mon Corporation, 480 Granby Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Soutsamone Phengvongsy, 371 Pleasant St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Asian cuisine.

SPRINGFIELD

Addisyn Furniture Inc., 1566 State St., Springfield, MA 01109. Mukesh Tandon, same. Retail furniture store.

Bins Wireless Inc., 1655 Boston Road, SPC S01, Springfield, MA 01129. Joonsoon Lim, 150 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Retail sales of cell phone accessories.

Brakes Plus Inc., 1179 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 Linda Ronen, 24 Churchill Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Auto repairs.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• May 7: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. “Handicapping the Gubernatorial Elections with Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli.” Saluting Skoler Abbott & Presser, P.C. on its 50th anniversary and A.G. Miller Co. Inc. on its 100th anniversary. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 14: ERC Feast in the East, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Local restaurants showcase their signature dishes. Cost: $25. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• May 21: Capital Matchmaking/Business Coaching, 1-4 p.m., at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Business borrower and lender matchmaking event, ideal for small businesses. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Common Capital, in cooperation with the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Reservations are complimentary, but required. Contact Oreste Varela at [email protected] or (413) 785-0484 for details.
• May 27: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Designed for political and policy junkies, featuring a policy expert and member of the Patrick administration. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission, and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• May 14: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Try the golf simulator and mini-golf, or just enjoy watching and networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.
• May 28: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m. at Amherst Laser and Skin Care Center, 264 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests.

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

• May 21: 48th annual George Ryan & Stanley Kokoszka Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. start, at Chicopee Country Club. Cost: $125 per golfer.
• May 22: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at WWLP-22News, One Broadcast Center, Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for pre-registered members, $15 for non-members.
• May 28: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. at Elms College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

• May 8: Networking by Night. Call 527-9414 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• May 14: Economic Development Breakfast/Valley Venture Mentors, at Dean Technical High School, 1045 Main St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Ferriter Law and Dowd Insurance. Valley Venture Mentors provides key support to entrepreneurs and startups, connecting them to the mentors they need to grow their business. Breakfast will be followed by a tour of Dean Tech. Cost: $20 for chamber members, $ 30 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for more information, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 19: 46th annual Chamber Cup 2014 Golf Tournament, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m., tee off at noon (scramble format), dinner afterward with elaborate food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 per player includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only: $25. Winner awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Tournament sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate Sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. Call the chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 28: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 5 p.m., at the Delaney House. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke of Chamber Corporate Leaders. The program is followed by the presentation of the Fifield Award celebrating the volunteer of the year; join elected officials as they award various proclamations to the esteemed recipient. Networking and cocktails at 5, business meeting and elections at 5:30, dinner at 6. The program will include the chamber’s plan for 2014-15, an overview of how the chamber is working for members, and a salute to new members. Admission: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. The public is invited to attend.
• May 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Hotel D., 1 Country Club Way, Holyoke. Sponsored by Easthampton Saving Bank and hosted by chamber members. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman, 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Auto Body, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• May 15: “Art of Small Business” series, “Managing Consultants,” 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Guest speaker: Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
• May 19: Bitcoin Informational Seminar, 3-4 p.m. at Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Sponsored by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Guest speaker: Jesse Vanek. This seminar examines basic Bitcoin concepts, including arguments for and against this powerful, often-misunderstood, and potentially disruptive new technology. Cost: free, but pre-registration is required. To register, call (413) 584-1900 or e-mail [email protected].

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

• May 14: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historical Preservation, 42 Water St., Granville. Bring a prospective member for free. Cost: $10 for members $15 cash at the door for non-members. Your first After 5 is free. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 19: 53rd annual Golf Tournament, featuring prime rib and poker, at Shaker Farms Country Club. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Pam at the chamber office for more information at (413) 568-1618, or visit the chamber website.

Real Estate Transactions

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

9 Crittenden Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: James E. Eagan
Seller: William Yenner
Date: 03/10/14

6 Homestead Ave.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Jason M. Jarvis
Seller: Luigi Ottaviani
Date: 03/20/14

CHARLEMONT

South River Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Berkshire East Ski Resort
Seller: J. R. Dumouchel
Date: 03/14/14

CONWAY

3325 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mark A. Benjamin
Seller: Lively, Irene L., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/14

GREENFIELD

170 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Pamela Lerch
Seller: Edward H. Foster
Date: 03/17/14

32 Union St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Shirley B. Russell
Seller: Brightman IRT
Date: 03/17/14

LEVERETT

14 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Peoples United Bank
Seller: David W. Biddle
Date: 03/10/14

NEW SALEM

14 East Eagleville Lane
New Salem, MA 01364
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Franklin J. Forton
Seller: Sarah E. Mazzarella
Date: 03/13/14

ORANGE

32 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $118,450
Buyer: John Dunphy
Seller: David Cloutier
Date: 03/21/14

SHELBURNE

111 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stefan A. Topolski
Seller: H&T Gerry NT
Date: 03/21/14

SUNDERLAND

153 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: RBS Citizens
Date: 03/11/14

18 South Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: R. A. Hoff
Seller: Gordon Tripp
Date: 03/21/14

WHATELY

48 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $201,016
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Kathleen A. Richard
Date: 03/18/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

113 Channell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,200
Buyer: Saw Construction LLC
Seller: Household Finance Corp. 2
Date: 03/14/14

34 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Raymond Lapointe
Seller: Richard L. Begin
Date: 03/21/14

92 Herbert P. Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Atlantic Fasteners Co Inc.
Seller: Renz LLC
Date: 03/14/14

69 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Joan M. Linnehan
Seller: Thomas H. Casiello
Date: 03/14/14

24 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Laura G. Roe
Seller: Catchepaugh, Phyllis L., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/14

121 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Twining
Seller: Edmund S. Salva
Date: 03/10/14

12 Rising St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Foti
Seller: Ralph C. Gates
Date: 03/12/14

BRIMFIELD

122 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Miller-Leblanc
Seller: Joseph M. Renaud
Date: 03/14/14

144 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Jon Fagerstrom
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/20/14

CHICOPEE

9 Canal St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thomas E. McMahon
Seller: Charles S. Szczur
Date: 03/12/14

35 Dorrance St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Susan M. Gagnon
Seller: Robert R. Baran
Date: 03/13/14

102 Edward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Ian S. Mercer
Seller: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Date: 03/11/14

364 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Milena S. Sebastiao
Seller: Nicholas M. Butman
Date: 03/17/14

25 Hafey St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Amanda J. Nowak
Seller: Marcelle M. Rudek
Date: 03/21/14

114 Hendrick St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Seller: Joyce E. Morissette
Date: 03/14/14

38 Hyde Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Frank A. Germain
Seller: John F. Ciesla
Date: 03/21/14

3 Sherwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Sarah D. Chivas
Seller: David J. Beaudry
Date: 03/14/14

447 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Aura LLC
Seller: Carol A. Balakier
Date: 03/11/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

76 Admiral St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Daniel Kurowski
Seller: Mazza, Antonette J., (Estate)
Date: 03/21/14

Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Tennessee Jed RT
Seller: Goldstein, Marie L., (Estate)
Date: 03/19/14

267 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marada LLC
Seller: Falvo, Daniel D., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/14

HOLLAND

8 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Robert C. St.Jacques
Seller: Walter H. Gedney
Date: 03/14/14

HOLYOKE

25 Fenton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Logan M. Greaney
Seller: Lisa Little-Jennings
Date: 03/21/14

366 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Angelo Della Ripa
Seller: Bayview Loan Service LLC
Date: 03/17/14

61 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Sandra E. Blaney
Seller: Robert W. Greaves
Date: 03/21/14

LONGMEADOW

178 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $185,450
Buyer: Christine E. Callahan
Seller: John F. Staszko
Date: 03/17/14

1657 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kristen S. Shejen
Seller: Richard J. Kane
Date: 03/14/14

734 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $920,000
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Linda J. Polep
Date: 03/10/14

75 Rugby Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Kara M. Ryczek
Seller: Thomas J. Haller
Date: 03/12/14

52 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Penny E. Dugan
Seller: Fritz R. Schmidt
Date: 03/18/14

120 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Christine E. Anglehart
Seller: Roxann W. Sale
Date: 03/21/14

LUDLOW

37 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Nickolas Linna
Seller: Carole A. Devine
Date: 03/10/14

MONSON

26 Childs Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Grant W. Hamilton
Seller: Justin Haggerty
Date: 03/18/14

PALMER

2230 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Crossway Christian Church
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Date: 03/21/14

3027 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sean D. Genereux
Seller: Mark Jackson
Date: 03/13/14

SPRINGFIELD

18 Claremont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jose I. Toledo
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 03/19/14

72 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Terese M. Chenier
Seller: Roland R. Menard
Date: 03/21/14

63 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Damaris D. Marmolejo
Seller: City Joe LLC
Date: 03/12/14

204 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Trevor H. Agnitti
Seller: George J. Kelly
Date: 03/21/14

16 Haumont Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,869
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Maurice Polite
Date: 03/14/14

35 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Gerrity
Seller: Peter S. Slivka
Date: 03/18/14

19 Leroy Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Jose Rodriguez
Seller: Theresa Kwatowski
Date: 03/19/14

357 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: Gleason Siterly LLC
Date: 03/11/14

60 Martone Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Martone Place LLC
Seller: Ryanne Realty LLC
Date: 03/17/14

182 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: James Mugwanja
Seller: Joseph A. Cretella
Date: 03/13/14

N/A
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Crystal D. Hudson
Seller: Russell A. Thompson
Date: 03/12/14

65 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Carolyn M. Burke
Seller: Judith A. Brown
Date: 03/12/14

34 Redden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Anderson
Seller: Mitchell T. Taylor
Date: 03/20/14

116 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Caroline Keady
Seller: Jessica L. Rivers
Date: 03/13/14

100 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Manuel Mantilla
Seller: John P. Bechard
Date: 03/14/14

130 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael A. Johnson
Seller: Marcel Daigle
Date: 03/21/14

80 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Edgar A. Gonzalez
Seller: Lauralee Routier
Date: 03/21/14

SOUTHWICK

198 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Hector E. Garcia
Seller: Stephen Iczkowski
Date: 03/21/14

96 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter M. Gallant
Seller: Joseph A. Gallant
Date: 03/14/14

WALES

8 Sizer Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Erica T. Enos
Seller: Gerald F. Hebert
Date: 03/11/14

WESTFIELD

33 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Gladys M. Szenda
Seller: Brian P. Shea
Date: 03/10/14

48 Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Domus Inc.
Seller: American National Red Cross
Date: 03/10/14

183 Dry Bridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Albert J. Szenda
Date: 03/10/14

139 Fowler Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Roxanne N. Cryankowski
Seller: L. C. Rhodes
Date: 03/14/14

68 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Svetlana Chernoyvan
Seller: Robert T. Strong
Date: 03/14/14

55 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Anthony V. Ascolillo
Seller: Anthony J. Andrews
Date: 03/12/14

14 Lowell Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Peter A. Dehey
Seller: Dana Kiendzior
Date: 03/14/14

32 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Valeri
Seller: Michael J. Cyrankowski
Date: 03/14/14

284 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jack R. Davis
Seller: Niranjan Sampat
Date: 03/14/14

28 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,666
Buyer: Elaine M. Chrzanowski
Seller: Chrzanowski, Katharina, (Estate)
Date: 03/19/14

66 Westfield Industrial Park
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $223,020
Buyer: Tomar Sales LLC
Seller: Ashland Inc.
Date: 03/13/14

74 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Sean P. Ritter
Seller: Deborah Miles
Date: 03/18/14

WILBRAHAM

3096 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Christian B. Colon
Seller: Edwin Bones
Date: 03/21/14

5 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Justin D. Newman
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 03/17/14

36 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Karen L. Madden
Seller: Deborah A. Ordynowicz
Date: 03/14/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

89 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Joyce L. Korona
Seller: Jonathan E. Sady
Date: 03/18/14

557 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Nathaniel A. Martin
Seller: Joseph R. Cotton
Date: 03/14/14

17 Fabyan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Lori J. Lusnia
Seller: Maureen A. Sullivan
Date: 03/17/14

86 Forest Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Demetrios N. Panteleakis
Seller: Hector E. Garcia
Date: 03/21/14

91 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Carol Maki
Seller: Park St. Development LLC
Date: 03/12/14

36 Maple Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: MRMM TR
Seller: Patricia A. Conway
Date: 03/14/14

60 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $137,900
Buyer: Michael P. Czechowski
Seller: Nicholas W. Vooys
Date: 03/14/14

104 West Calvin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Callahan
Seller: Donald E. Wright
Date: 03/14/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

73 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Ryan Morley
Seller: Myung-Ro Lee
Date: 03/14/14

15 Fisher St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Scott M. Paul
Seller: Benjamin D. Wells-Tolley
Date: 03/11/14

BELCHERTOWN

12 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Thomas R. Scott
Seller: Property Enhancement LLC
Date: 03/18/14

75 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Corey Loranger
Seller: John E. Taras
Date: 03/21/14

51 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Nelson Z. Eusebio
Seller: Fred J. Wang
Date: 03/10/14

85 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Mary L. Macintyre
Seller: DAG Real Estate Dev. Inc.
Date: 03/21/14

36 Oasis St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Brian Hampson
Seller: Gregory E. Pyles
Date: 03/11/14

15 Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Brendan M. Sullivan
Seller: David E. Cote
Date: 03/18/14

EASTHAMPTON

26 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kevin K. Blinn
Seller: Russell H. Phillips
Date: 03/21/14

27 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Linda S. Payson
Date: 03/18/14

2 Jessie Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rainbow Properties LLC
Seller: Kelly I. Savoie
Date: 03/14/14

GOSHEN

32 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Micharl R. Secor
Seller: Bryan L. Clark
Date: 03/11/14

GRANBY

508 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Matthew Loomis
Seller: Michael J. Konetzny
Date: 03/21/14

HATFIELD

91 Cronin Hill Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Benjamin H. Heckscher
Seller: Amy S. Johnson
Date: 03/13/14

HUNTINGTON

3 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Laurel A. Raffetto
Seller: Sean P. Ritter
Date: 03/18/14

NORTHAMPTON

Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Vizentin
Seller: Jane Hill
Date: 03/14/14

71 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Haynes
Seller: John P. Tobin
Date: 03/14/14

SOUTH HADLEY

24 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Todd X. Tobin
Seller: US Bank NA
Date: 03/21/14

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Anne E. Chapdelaine
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/21/14

156 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Brendan P. Fuller
Seller: Bellinger Construction Inc.
Date: 03/21/14

147 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Michael S. Ingraham
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 03/18/14

WARE

53 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $238,960
Buyer: Zachary Czaplicki
Seller: Mark A. Dicaire
Date: 03/20/14

34 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Gregory Foucher
Seller: Benjamin Mazzei
Date: 03/11/14

277 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Michael J. Konetzny
Seller: Marylynne Macintyre
Date: 03/21/14

WESTHAMPTON

46 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert W. Fondakowski
Seller: Patricia E. Patenaude
Date: 03/21/14

WILLIAMSBURG

21 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $230,263
Buyer: Mario Cohn-Haft
Date: 03/20/14

Court Dockets

Court Dockets Departments

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Brixmor GA Chicopee Marketplace, LLC v. Family Wireless Inc. and John J. Sullivan
Allegation: Breach of commercial lease for space at the Chicopee Marketplace: $30,968.45
Filed: 3/25/14

GSD Coating, LLC v. Diecast Connections Company Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services provided: $7,609.50
Filed: 3/10/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Chicopee Savings Bank v. Innovative Designs & Displays Inc., Sugar Hill Holdings, LLC, Michael Hogan, and Patricia Hogan
Allegation: Breach and default on a revolving demand note and three term notes: $3,488,114.90
Filed: 3/7/14

John L. Doleva, as representative of the estate of Martha M. Doleva v. Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Mass.
Allegation: Wrongful death caused by Methotrexate overdose: $1,510,912.28
Filed: 3/14/14

Par Church Builders, LLC v. Saint John’s Congregational Church
Allegation: Breach of contract for construction of a church: $39,000
Filed: 3/20/14

Shawn Lawskow v. Steer-Rite Inc.
Allegation: Discrimination, workers’ compensation, and related claims: $150,000
Filed: 3/13/14

Sovereign Bank, N.N. v. PC Doctor General Partnership, Andrew F. Jay Jr., and Carol Jay
Allegation: Default on promissory note: $38,866.13
Filed: 3/28/14

Utica National Insurance Group a/s/o Pro Automotive Repair Inc. v. BMW of North America
Allegation: Negligence, breach of warranty, defective Mini Cooper causing fire and resulting in damage to real and personal property: $1.3 million
Filed: 3/3/14

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Rodney J. Savery Jr. v. Max Cap Properties, LLC and West Street Bar & Grill Inc.
Allegation: Wrongful death: $100,099.21
Filed: 2/7/14

Easthampton Savings Bank v. N.A.R. Realty, LLC and Joel J. Marchand
Allegation: Breach of contract: $158,012.56
Filed: 3/6/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
David Cole v. Astro Realty Trust
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing injury: $5,000
Filed: 2/12/14

Mary Hodgins v. The Hershey Co.
Allegation: Negligence and product defect causing injury: $1,018.76
Filed: 2/20/14

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
American Express Bank FSB v. Stephen M. Chaput and Real Estate Management Inc.
Allegation: Breach of credit cardholder agreement: $5,961
Filed: 2/24/14

Gary Swanson v. Camp Greylock for Boys Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment for engineering services rendered: $14,699
Filed: 3/3/14

John B. Dunphy v. Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract for refusal to pay plaintiff’s claim: $25,000
Filed: 3/19/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Wine Art of Ohio Inc. d/b/a Carlson Co. v. Michael Bernier d/b/a DIY Brewing Supply
Allegation: Breach of contract and complaint to enforce foreign judgment: $2,159.29+
Filed: 3/6/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Melody Joy v. Pamela Stacey Gerber-Gressier d/b/a National Remedy Center
Allegation: Defendant failed to refund money that was paid for legal service defendant was not licensed to provide: $3,495
Filed: 3/3/14

Building Blocks

Commercial Real Estate Sections

DevelopSpringfield Targets ‘Impactful’ Projects

Above, the Gunn Block on State Street; below, 83 Maple, also known as the Ansel Phelps House, after the city’s fourth mayor, who lived there.

Jay Minkarah says there’s a course of action, or series of steps, traditionally followed by developers as they are contemplating whether to acquire a piece of commercial real estate and ready it for tenants.

“Typically, you undertake your feasibility analysis and make sure the market’s there,” he said, adding that most developers will take a cautious, conservative approach to such work, especially in difficult financial times such as those experienced over the past several years. “Then, you go through your financial analysis, you line up your financing, get tenants or an end user in place, and then you start work.”

But when it comes to projects currently being undertaken by DevelopSpringfield — the private, nonprofit agency tasked with spurring development in the City of Homes, which Minkarah took over roughly 16 months ago — most, if not all, of those steps have been skipped.

This is especially true for initiatives involving two historic properties just outside the central business district — the Gunn Block on State Street, said to be one of the oldest commercial properties in the city, and a once-stately former residence known simply as 83 Maple — and there is a reason for this.

Actually, there are several.

For starters, these are properties deserving of the descriptive adjective ‘blighted.’ Both have been condemned, and, in the case of the Gunn Block, the large red ‘X’ above the door — placed there to warn firefighters that in the event of fire they are not to enter the building — is clearly visible. And bringing new life to blighted properties is one of the main tenets of DevelopSpringfield’s mission.

Jay Minkarah says the current projects in the DevelopSpringfield portfolio don’t make sense financially, but they do from the standpoint of the agency’s mission.

What’s more, the properties are highly visible. The Gunn Block is located across State Street from the main entrance to Springfield Technical Community College, just a few hundred feet past Commerce High School, and around the corner from a planned Mason Square grocery store, another project with which DevelopSpringfield is involved. Meanwhile, 83 Maple is at the intersection of Maple and Union streets, meaning that thousands of people pass it every day and have watched it deteriorate.

These properties are, in many ways, symbolic, said Minkarah, adding that they have been vacant and underutilized for many years and thus have become signs of a city that is stagnant and in decline.

So, considering all of the above, Minkarah decided — and rather quickly after assuming directorship of the agency in December 2012 — to essentially bypass those due-diligence exercises listed above and acquire the properties. They are both undergoing extensive renovations with the goal of having them retenanted in the next few years.

“We skipped a few steps and went right to implementation,” he told BusinessWest. “And that’s important for a variety of reasons. I think it’s important to demonstrate that progress is possible, that we really can make great things happen, that we can actually change things on the ground.

“The projects that we have chosen have been designed to have maximum impact,” he went on, adding that another initiative — acquisition of the former River Inn further east on State Street, subsequent demolition of that property, and preparation of the site for resale — also fits this description. “And we believe that successfully developing these will create some real momentum in the city.”

Minkarah used that word ‘we’ repeatedly as he talked about these projects, and he used it to reference not only his agency, but the many constituencies it works with, from Springfield city officials to other development-focused organizations.

For this issue and its focus on commercial real estate, BusinessWest talked at length with Minkarah about the current roster of projects in the DevelopSpringfield portfolio, why they were chosen, and what they mean for the city moving forward.

A Developing Story

Minkarah told BusinessWest that he not only works downtown but lives there as well, and frequently walks the area.

He has a number of preferred routes, including a trek up State Street into Mason Square; another that covers a wide swath of Main Street, essentially from the South End past the Arch; a walk that covers the full length of Union Street; and still another that takes him along Maple Street and often to the Springfield Cemetery.

It was while taking some of these walks — and also many drives throughout the city —that Minkarah identified some potential priority initiatives for DevelopSpringfield, including those that are currently in progress.

“I made it a point to drive around the city and walk around the city and try to understand the dynamic of what was happening,” he explained. “I was looking at it strategically and saying, ‘if we were to intervene, where would it make the most sense to do so? Where could we, while staying within our means, have a maximum impact?’ And these buildings popped out right away.

“We have properties in this city that are very distressed,” he went on, “but because of their location, while they may have value to some people, an intervention on those buildings wouldn’t be strategic.”

He chose that word ‘intervene’ carefully, and summoned it to show how the agency has chosen to inject itself into situations where solutions are both necessary and elusive.

That was certainly the case at the River Inn, acquired at auction roughly a year ago, which had become not only an eyesore, but a frequent crime scene.

“This was a real source of problems for the city and the neighborhood,” said Minkarah, adding that the 1.5-acre property, enlarged through the acquisition of some adjacent parcels, is currently being readied for redevelopment and is officially on the market.

“We’ve had a few nibbles,” he went on, adding that retail is the likely eventual use, and if a deal comes together, it could help spur additional development in an area he believes should capture the attention of national chains, but historically hasn’t.

“State Street is a corridor with tremendous potential,” he said, “and part of what we’re trying to do is get that message out. A lot of things have happened that are really significant, but it can be a challenge to get national chains to recognize the value of that corridor and what a tremendous investment and development opportunity it is.”

“Part of the reason why we’re making these very strategic investments is to enhance the development potential of that corridor,” he went on. “Taking down a building like the River Inn, which was a blight in that area, is one step toward doing that.”

The River Inn site is just a few hundred yards east of the Gunn Block, another property that seemingly begged for intervention.

This landmark predates the Civil War, said Minkarah, adding that its historical significance — it’s on the National Register of Historic Places — coupled with its location and blighted condition made it a prime candidate for the agency’s attention.

“To me, having a condemned building of obvious historical significance, located on State Street at a major intersection, directly across from STCC and the Tech Park … that’s just not OK,” he said. “That’s a condition that has to change. Like the River Inn, the Gunn Block is a property that had deteriorated and was acting as a blight on the area, inhibiting future investment and development.”

Building Momentum

Acquired for $90,000, the property is part of a row of buildings between Commerce High School that are vacant or underutilized — the long-closed Cavanaugh Furniture building is part of the mix — and that Minkarah believes have great potential.

“When I look down that block, I realize that we have this whole row of historically significant buildings that, if they were revitalized, if they were rehabbed, could become a small but interesting and vibrant district that serves the college, serves the neighborhood, and serves the people who work in the area,” he told BusinessWest.

Many of the properties in that row present challenges, and the Gunn Block is clearly the most challenged, said Minkarah, adding that asbestos was found on the walls of the second and third floors, and the process of abating it is slowing the extensive process of stabilizing and then rehabbing the property.

The agency was able to secure a $200,000 brownfields grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, he noted, adding that it will pursue historical tax credits and grants to help finance what will likely be a $1.5 million project to ready the property for tenants.

A restaurant/pub is the most likely next use for the first floor, while residential development is eyed for the upper floors, said Minkarah, adding that a re-use plan will be created for not only the rest of that aforementioned area, but also a planned grocery store across Walnut Street and the surrounding blocks.

Meanwhile, work continues at 83 Maple, which was built in 1841 by Solymon Merrick, inventor of the monkey wrench (one of Springfield’s many firsts) and later bought by Ansel Phelps Jr., Springfield’s fourth mayor.

It has been vacant for several years and was also condemned by the city, said Minkarah, adding that there were two previous, and unsuccessful, attempts to redevelop the 4,500-square-foot brick structure.

This poor track record, coupled with the building’s location and its deteriorated state, made it another target for intervention by DevelopSpringfield, he noted, adding that, while the development community has essentially given up on the property, he sees vast potential.

“The house has a lot of attributes that I really like — it has floor plans that lend it to office use, and, on the whole, it’s structurally sound,” adding quickly that water that poured through two skylights damaged by the 2011 tornado caused significant, but not irreparable, damage.

Crews are currently restoring the large porches on the property and repointing the brick, said Minkarah, adding that the exterior work should be completed this summer, and the focus will then shift to the interior and readying the property for professionals, such as lawyers or accountants.

The price tag will likely reach $750,000, he went on, adding that he’ll try to mitigate that cost with historic tax credits and grants.

Impact Statement

As he talked about his agency’s current projects, Minkarah made early and frequent use of the phrase ‘if all goes well.’

It was summoned to qualify everything from the timelines for rehabilitation of the properties to the ongoing search for funding, to the intended future uses of these landmarks.

There are question marks in each realm, and therefore some uncertainty about whether all will go well. But Minkarah is sure that nothing would ever happen at these properties were it up to the private development community, because the bottom line is that these projects don’t make financial sense.

But they do make sense when it comes to this agency’s mission and its desire to undertake initiatives that will be, in a word, impactful for the neighborhoods that surround them.

“If these were properties that were attractive to private developers, they would be developed. But they’re not, and those are the conditions we have to change,” he said. “We haven’t accomplished anything yet, but with these projects, I believe there is a greater sense of hope, a greater sense of what the possibilities really are, a new appreciation of how far we can really take this community.”

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Anthony Surrette

40 Under 40 The Class of 2014

Principal, Corbin & Tapases, P.C.; Entrepreneur, age 31

Anthony Surrette has always juggled multiple roles with seeming ease. But maintaining balance in life is important to him, and he believes three factors pave the road to success. “If you’re passionate about what you do, have a solid work ethic, and put your family first, you can be successful,” he said.

The certified public attorney and certified fraud examiner, who has attained the title of principal at Corbin & Tapases, P.C., also owns real estate, is co-owner of 16 Acres Coin-Op Laundry, as well as the Nerdy Spoon in Springfield, and is a dedicated family man.

He loves people, enjoys working with start-up companies, takes pride in his ability to explain things in a simple or highly technical matter, and has an entrepreneurial spirit himself.

“I love working with new clients who are passionate about their interests,” he said. “You can seize their energy.”

During college, Surrette discovered that accounting and business were a good fit for his talents and personality. “Business is in my DNA. But the force that drives me is my family. It’s always been family first,” he reiterated.

After his 3-year-old daughter Andrea was born, Surrette became involved with the nonprofit group known as Angels Take Flight, which provides essential items, including luggage, to foster children moving from home to home. Surrette used his business expertise to establish the agency as a 501(c)3 organization, and served as vice president and treasurer.

Surrette recently became a member of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, and is involved with several organizations focused on business, entrepreneurship, and accounting. In addition, he mentors young people — he’s currently working with an accounting major at Western New England University who works for Corbin & Tapases — and has worked as a business consultant to help companies expand.

Surrette and his fiancée, Nicole, are expecting their second child, and it’s important to him to give his family every opportunity possible, especially since his own father died when he was 10.

“I care about what I am doing and don’t see myself as limited,” he said. “My family has always been very supportive, and I just want to give back.”

— Kathleen Mitchell

Michael Schneider

40 Under 40 The Class of 2014

Associate Attorney, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C., age 39

bMichael Schneider studied theology and political philosophy as an undergraduate, and considered heading to divinity school for his master’s studies.

Eventually, though, “I didn’t think some of the work was for me,” he said. “I was happy with the education, and I really enjoyed learning about that field, but I didn’t enjoy the prospect of writing those books. I decided I wanted to work with people a little more.”

So he switched gears in favor of law school, and is now an associate attorney with Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, with a general business practice that encompasses everything from zoning and permitting in commercial real estate to mergers and acquisitions, especially in the precision-manufacturing field.

“We did two fairly large deals in 2012 that involved European buyers,” he recalled. “That was a lot of fun; it gives you an opportunity to punch above your weight class. In a Chicago or D.C. law firm, there might be 10 or 12 people on a team for that project; here, there’s one or two of us.”

In addition, Schneider was the lead attorney for the permitting and financial work for the Sisters of St. Joseph senior residences at Mont Marie in Holyoke.

“I enjoy getting people over the goal line on things that are difficult or complex, but ultimately very rewarding for them,” he said. “It’s a pretty intimate relationship, and we help them do some major things in their life. And it’s satisfying to help facilitate that with someone.”

Schneider enjoys helping people outside of work as well, including serving on the Longmeadow Conservation Commission and as vice president of the Children’s Chorus of Springfield. “This great group is in its seventh year,” he said, noting that it fills — or at least begins to fill — a serious need in Springfield, where fewer than half of grade-school students have access to music education in their curriculum.

“The kids in this chorus come from about 25 different schools,” he continued. “Countless studies show that kids with access to music education do better in school. My mother is a teacher, and my brother is an opera singer, so I have a lot of respect for it. Music education was something I took for granted, and to help fill that gap now is important.”

— Joseph Bednar

Liz Rappaport

40 Under 40 The Class of 2014

Manager of Properties, Marketing and Human Relations, Century Investment Co., age 28

A chance encounter with an employee from W.F. Young led to Liz Rappaport working in that company’s Equine Division for a couple of years.

“There are few times when you have the opportunity to combine your vocation and your avocation,” said Rappaport, who has been riding horses since she was 10 and is an accomplished equestrian, including an Arabian Canadian championship. “I took it as a chance to work for a family business and get a lot of amazing opportunities at a young age; I was only 22.”

But another family business called —specifically, the commercial real-estate firm her grandfather started 70 years ago. So Rappaport went back to school to earn her MBA, then knocked on the door at Century Investment Co. “I said, ‘Dad, will you hire me? Because, if you don’t hire me, I’ll just apply to your competitors.’ That’s what got me hired.”

Over the past three years, Rappaport has managed the sale of more than $1 million in real estate and negotiated leases with a host of tenants at Century’s many properties.

“Technically, Dad calls me the assistant gofer,” she said. “One day, I’ll be doing a mortgage refinancing and signing tenants to 10-year leases, while the next day, I may have to go pick up trash somewhere or help out parking staff. I’m a jack of all trades, master of some, hopefully.”

One thing she has mastered is the technology of her industry, introducing new digital and print marketing materials and updating the bookkeeping system. “We’re bringing the company into the 21st century, updating accounting processes and establishing the first digital marketing campaign, getting us on the Internet.”

Rappaport also pours herself into civic volunteerism, most notably serving on the board of the Western Mass. Council of the Jimmy Fund, taking a leadership role in several fund-raising activities each year. She takes pride in helping to fight against childhood cancer, but is also proud of her place in her family’s business.

“I love working with my father, and I love real estate. I get to interact with tenants, but also get the finance side, the accounting aspects, the management side — a little bit of everything,” she said. “You’ve got to like what you do.”

— Joseph Bednar

The Great Outdoors

By BusinessWest Staff April 8, 2014

Landscape Design Sections

Ladies Landscaping Enjoys Steady Regional Growth

Women run the show and do most of the labor at Ladies Landscaping.

Candice Demers worked in real estate, but craved a change. And she loved being outside.

As it turned out, she was already helping two friends — Tiffany Brunelle and James Brink, who both worked for Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare in Chicopee — do landscaping jobs for family members and friends on the side. They liked working together and decided to launch their own business.

“I realized that I really enjoyed doing that more than selling real estate,” she said, adding that the skills necessary for each career aren’t mutually exclusive. “I’ve always been a visual person — everything for me is very visual. When I sold real estate, I could walk into a house and picture it all redone and figure out what it would cost somebody to redo it. I took that with me — but now I can design very intricate patios, things like that.”

The three partners — Demers and Brunelle are currently co-owners of the South Hadley-based firm, while Brink still works for the company — named their venture Ladies Landscaping. And for good reason.

“It’s primarily women, and a couple of men; women are doing the actual labor,” Demers said. “Tiffany runs all the equipment — bobcats, excavators. And we hit the ground running.”

Perhaps surprisingly so. In their first year, 2007, the partners picked up numerous clients right away, and they’ve tripled their annual revenue since then.

“When we started, we didn’t have any money; we borrowed money from a friend to buy our first pickup truck, and we paid him back in one month,” Demers said. “From there, we just grew. We have five trucks, two bobcats, four trailers. It’s crazy.”

At its seasonal peak, the company employs about seven people, most of whom have been around from the beginning, or close to it.

“We do patios, fireplaces, retaining walls, sprinkler systems, plantings, fence installs, lawns — we’re capable of doing just about anything,” she said, adding that Amherst College is the company’s most consistent client, accounting for about one-third of its work. It also recently renovated the outdoor space at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. To stay busy in the winter, the crew typically flips a house. “They can do everything except plumbing and electrical. We also plow in the winter.”

Learning Curve

Demers took her new career seriously when she joined her partners in more than a side hobby. “They were both good at it — they were phenomenal — but when I became interested, I learned, I went to classes, just to get the structural things down, make sure I was doing everything correctly. I always had the visual part of it.”

So she has a particular satisfaction in seeing a job completed.

“For me, the best thing is the end result we get to see on a daily basis. Something as simple as going and pruning somebody’s shrubs, mulching beds — the difference from when we get there to when we leave eight hours later is substantial. Every day, we get to accomplish something we can actually see.”

Ladies Landscaping has one crew that does only construction and another that does only maintenance.

“The construction crew is always very busy, patio after patio after patio,” Demers said, adding that features like firepits and water structures have been, and remain, popular. And that scratches her creative itch. “I get excited when someone wants a waterfall — not for monetary reasons, but because building a waterfall comes completely from my mind. I can’t draw it; I can’t say this rock’s going to be here, and this rock’s going to be here. And every single one is different.”

Demers doesn’t do as much as labor as she used to, but she visits the company’s job sites constantly to make sure everything is proceeding smoothly. “I approach the job like I’m the homeowner — I check in the morning, then the afternoon, so I know what questions the homeowner may ask when they come home, and I can say, ‘yes, this will happen tomorrow, and everything is going to be fine.’

“I think that’s the difference with us,” she added. “Not just that we’re primarily women, but that I really will come onto every job. I might see something that could look even better than it was originally designed, and I’ll make a change for no other reason than the customer gets the best function and the best aesthetics in that space. That’s really the most important thing for me.”

Like other lansdscape-design firm owners, Demers has noticed a trend over the past decade toward people investing in their houses and yards, trying to create a getaway feel without having to leave home.

“People have lived in these houses 15 or 20 years, and they want to spruce things up, do a whole makeover,” she noted. “That’s probably my favorite thing to do — come in and do the whole thing, and a week and a half later, there’s a new lawn, a sprinkler system, new plantings, a new patio in back, and the whole house is kind of brought to life.”

That kind of transformation is worth it for a homeowner who might need several weekends to accomplish what professionals can do in a few days.

“A patio that may take someone a week takes us a day and a half,” she told BusinessWest. “The same crew has been working together for many years; they’re all paid exceptionally well, and they’re worth it. They work hard, and they’re all very skilled. Honestly, I feel like they could work anywhere. They’re fast, efficient, and then, at the same time, very detail-oriented.”

Lawn Order

Demers said she and Brunelle feel fortunate about how far Ladies Landscaping has come, noting that hardly felt the effects of the recent recession.

“At the same time, we work very hard to accomplish it, and we work for great clients. I can pick who we work for at this point; that’s how lucky we are.”

In addition to a commercial workload that’s dotted with repeat customers, like Amherst College, “we still do patios and residences constantly. We have a bunch lined up for the year.

“I feel like, if we keep doing good, quality work, we’re going to always be busy,” she added. “There have been so many points where I feel like, if I had four times the people working for me now, I could keep them all busy. But I’ll never do that. I feel like I’ll lose control of the quality. I see everything we do; I’m there every day, stopping by to check on everything.”

And she couldn’t be happier doing so.

“I couldn’t ever imaging myself sitting in an office job every day,” Demers said. “I want to be here, there, and everywhere.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 8, 2014

FRANKLIN COUNTY

COLRAIN

96 Jurek Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Allan C. Smith
Seller: Cheryl A. York
Date: 03/07/14

GREENFIELD

52 French King Highway
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Megan Edson
Seller: S&S Realty LLC
Date: 02/25/14

3 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Lewis Gordon
Seller: Marcus D. Curran
Date: 02/28/14

39 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Daniel M. Majewski
Seller: Michael J. Winn
Date: 02/27/14

60 Overland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Sandra J. Lively
Seller: William J. Bontempi
Date: 02/28/14

20 Phyllis Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Yedod Snir
Seller: Christopher L. Jones
Date: 03/03/14

HEATH

11 Modoc St.
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Clifford B. Long
Seller: Wendy Giard
Date: 02/28/14

NORTHFIELD

189 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Gabriel D. Lapollo
Seller: Michael S. Fontaine
Date: 02/26/14

SHELBURNE

106 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $199,434
Buyer: Everbank
Seller: Marc Carcio
Date: 03/05/14

SHUTESBURY

505 Pratt Corner Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Steven C. Wolf
Seller: Clarke, Richard B., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

WHATELY

61 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: 5 DAWG NT
Seller: Michael A. Labelle
Date: 03/07/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

57 Harding St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,900
Seller: Zerbinopoulos, M., (Estate)
Date: 02/27/14

178 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Baldarelli
Seller: Sharon M. Baldarelli
Date: 02/27/14

236 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Yichao Xu
Seller: Yong S. Dong
Date: 02/28/14

113 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Robert G. Vincent
Seller: CJA 3 LLC
Date: 02/28/14

287 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Benjamin Bobianski
Seller: Paula S. Robidoux
Date: 02/24/14

66 Ramah Circle South
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,500
Buyer: Popowich Family Inv. LLC
Seller: Pelter Inc.
Date: 02/27/14

712 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vitaliy Ganovskyy
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/26/14

318 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $127,200
Buyer: Joseph G. Baldarelli
Seller: Sharon M. Baldarelli
Date: 02/27/14

146 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Eric J. Eaton
Seller: Stratum LP
Date: 02/28/14

25 Windermere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $459,900
Buyer: James J. Meade
Seller: Caroline Morales
Date: 03/05/14

BRIMFIELD

6 North Main St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christina C. Mealey
Seller: Derek M. Casinghino
Date: 03/06/14

CHICOPEE

24 8th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Sroka
Seller: Campbell, Edith C., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

54 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brad P. Labonte-Banas
Seller: Paul R. Banas
Date: 02/28/14

57 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Elizabeth L. White
Seller: Kim M. Small
Date: 02/28/14

16 Brightwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: LTL LLC
Seller: James L. Domingos
Date: 02/25/14

250 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Richard A. Funk
Seller: Anthony E. Ceria
Date: 02/26/14

596 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Carla L. Brodeur
Seller: Michael M. Levesque
Date: 02/28/14

40 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $152,750
Buyer: Chad A. Beaudette
Seller: John S. Godin
Date: 03/05/14

1466 Donohue Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Donald R. Peluso
Seller: Beauchemin, Donald G., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

58 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Vanoostveen
Seller: Margo Abelson
Date: 02/27/14

44 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ryan L. King
Seller: Anthony J. Carraturo
Date: 02/28/14

945 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Treat
Seller: Marie Ann Forni
Date: 02/28/14

55 Highview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,209
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Dennis P. Zygarowski
Date: 03/06/14

89 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn B. Jones
Seller: Martin E. Laliberte
Date: 02/28/14

Jefferson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Amanda R. Huerta
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/06/14

22 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Fede
Seller: Philip W. Costello
Date: 02/28/14

20 Mount Carmel Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Alexander Hripak
Seller: Matthew F. Dusseault
Date: 02/28/14

108 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,803
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kristoffer Costa
Date: 02/27/14

36 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Maciolek
Seller: Steven P. Nicora
Date: 02/28/14

21 Overlook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: Ashley K. Shinkwin
Seller: Kenneth P. Senecal
Date: 02/28/14

89 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Caitlin M. Casey
Seller: Donna Blazey
Date: 02/28/14

35 Saint Onge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Suzanna Smith
Seller: Daniel J. Garrity
Date: 02/26/14

2070 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Microtek Inc.
Seller: Kodiak Realty LLC
Date: 02/24/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

23 Betterley Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Raffaele S. Carrano
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/03/14

37 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $807,500
Buyer: Andrew W. Artenstein
Seller: Susan A. Alfano
Date: 03/06/14

270 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Brian D. Basgen
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/04/14

HAMPDEN

66 Forest Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bienvenue FT
Seller: Thomas J. Kane
Date: 03/04/14

23 Kibbe Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jessica Rodrigues
Seller: Tennessee Jed RT
Date: 02/28/14

211 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jason A. Foerster
Seller: Sherry Himmelstein
Date: 02/27/14

134 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Jason T. Broom
Seller: Joseph M. Hickson
Date: 05/22/13

29 Wehr Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Hebert
Seller: Alan J. Murray
Date: 03/04/14

HOLLAND

11 Fenton St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael Peltier
Seller: P. S. Roman
Date: 02/28/14

HOLYOKE

397 Apremont Highway
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Justin Laliberte
Seller: Wayne F. Falardeau
Date: 02/25/14

6 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: Drew W. Nalewanski
Seller: Timothy S. Noonan
Date: 03/07/14

202 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eloyd Molina
Seller: Patrick Moody
Date: 03/03/14

37 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $166,824
Buyer: Provident Fund Assocs. LP
Seller: FHLM
Date: 02/25/14

19 Green Willow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Griffin
Seller: Margaret A. Parsons
Date: 02/28/14

71 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Christopher Draper
Seller: Elizabeth A. Krok
Date: 02/25/14

LONGMEADOW

Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Boulder Hill Construction
Seller: Elizabeth Pava
Date: 03/04/14

505 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Abbott
Seller: Daniel J. Swords
Date: 02/26/14

505 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Michael J. Richard
Seller: Michael C. Paul
Date: 02/26/14

64 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Michael S. Block
Seller: Ellen M. Foley
Date: 02/25/14

99 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Cartun
Seller: Carmel Armon
Date: 03/06/14

53 Williamsburg Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Aroosa Alam
Seller: Katherine Papazoglou
Date: 02/28/14

LUDLOW

74 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Leigh M. Cardarelli
Seller: Brad M. Dakers
Date: 02/28/14

34 Cypress St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,955
Buyer: Gail P. Rodrigues
Seller: Sticks & Stones Inc.
Date: 03/05/14

393 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Jack C. Mendes
Seller: Pros Choice Inc.
Date: 03/07/14

32 Grimes St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Auclair
Seller: David K. Carrington
Date: 02/28/14

7 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $349,376
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Michelle Baillargeon
Date: 02/25/14

MONSON

59 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Ronald L. Poremba
Seller: Boulder Hill Construction
Date: 03/06/14

PALMER

8 3rd St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: K3 Technology LLC
Seller: Wayne L. Buxton
Date: 02/28/14

139 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Stanley R. Lamb
Seller: William D. Bacyk
Date: 02/27/14

8 Cedar Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Adam J. Skowyra
Seller: Bilton, Albert E. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

331 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $254,039
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kenneth J. Edwards
Date: 02/25/14

1051 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $218,019
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James J. Russell
Date: 03/03/14

34 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $227,282
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra J. Earle
Date: 03/04/14

RUSSELL

Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Russell Acquisition LLC
Seller: Texon USA Inc.
Date: 03/03/14

SPRINGFIELD

22 Ainsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ana M. Perez
Seller: Aaron L. Miles
Date: 03/03/14

23 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Valentina Thadison
Seller: Susan M. Szczebak
Date: 02/25/14

20 Alberta St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Raleigh Properties LLC
Seller: Paul J. Bailey
Date: 03/05/14

18 Angelica Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Oketo S. Williams
Seller: Ilidio A. Rodrigues
Date: 02/28/14

13 Banbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,653
Buyer: Roberto L. Maymi
Seller: Robert D. Valentine
Date: 03/03/14

54 Catalpa Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Karen M. Eagle
Seller: Shirley H. Morin
Date: 02/27/14

124 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Justo R. Sepulveda
Seller: Bretta Development LLC
Date: 03/07/14

99 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,850
Buyer: Mon K. Tiwari
Seller: Miriam Steinberg
Date: 02/27/14

62 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Carol J. Flores
Seller: Peter R. Carmichael
Date: 02/27/14

178 Hampshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard A. Pereira
Seller: Margaret M. Desellier
Date: 02/26/14

203 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christian A. Barthelette
Seller: Carlos A. Corredor
Date: 02/24/14

418 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mark A. Ballard
Seller: Doanes, Aric M., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/14

65 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $131,750
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Alejandro Cabrera
Date: 03/06/14

53 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $156,400
Buyer: Somontia S. Smith
Seller: Haydee Bou
Date: 02/28/14

203 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Randolph Coates
Seller: Albert P. Shlosser
Date: 03/03/14

129 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Gyasi Sellers
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/26/14

125 Oakwood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Viktoriva Romanchenko
Seller: Elaine C. Graham
Date: 02/28/14

39 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Winnie Ly
Seller: Ruth E. Marcial
Date: 02/28/14

3 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Radwan Zaitoun
Seller: Lisa J. Russell
Date: 03/07/14

691 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: CF SBC UST 3 LLC
Seller: Tracey A. Crawford
Date: 02/27/14

54 Timber Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David Muniz
Seller: Natalie Rose LLC
Date: 03/07/14

343 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: James G. Ekmalian
Seller: Russel G. Webster
Date: 02/28/14

13 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James P. Murphy
Seller: James M. Niedbala
Date: 02/28/14

49 Trinity Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $171,400
Buyer: Kris Ludwig
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 02/28/14

178 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Melissa Arce
Seller: Marth E. LLC
Date: 02/27/14

26 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,900
Buyer: Carmine Manzi
Seller: Neil G. Newman
Date: 02/28/14

218 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Catherine E. Reynolds
Seller: Michael J. Richard
Date: 02/26/14

SOUTHWICK

14 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Cindy L. Degray
Seller: Michael Gavioli
Date: 02/28/14

10 Overlook Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Lisa K. Baltronis
Seller: Pinnacle Estates At the Ranch
Date: 03/07/14

200 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Robert M. Ducharme
Seller: Lon C. Winchell
Date: 02/28/14

136 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Lon C. Winchell
Seller: Thomas Witham
Date: 02/28/14

TOLLAND

Clubhouse Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Edward N. Allen
Seller: Ronald Mack
Date: 02/28/14

WESTFIELD

164 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Andre J. Dion
Seller: Greg H. Connors
Date: 02/27/14

19 Bush St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Cassandra L. Jaeger
Seller: Esther C. White
Date: 02/28/14

81 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Valerie K. Dulude
Seller: Hagan, Helen G., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/14

132 Foch Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jerah L. Organek
Seller: Kenneth H. Stomski
Date: 02/25/14

9 Gladwin Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Retained Realty Inc.
Seller: Matthew R. Swayger
Date: 03/03/14

21 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $426,274
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Vincent L. Petrangelo
Date: 02/24/14

12 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Edward J. Rondeau
Seller: Andrew D. Janicik
Date: 02/27/14

312 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Elaine Hawks
Date: 03/04/14

71 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Schultze
Seller: Carlos Quiles
Date: 02/28/14

1168 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Kristopher B. Johnson
Seller: Theresa M. Dion
Date: 02/28/14

70 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Henry O. Wefing
Seller: Bernadette K. Gove
Date: 02/28/14

WILBRAHAM

67 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $336,344
Buyer: Howard C. Eldridge
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 02/25/14

5 Meeting House Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Christian P. Damour
Seller: Gerald T. Eady
Date: 02/28/14

5 Russell Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: David H. Silva
Seller: David H. Silva
Date: 02/28/14

98 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Augusto Coelho
Seller: James J. Szmyt
Date: 03/07/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

106 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Hebert
Seller: Sequoia Properties Realty
Date: 02/28/14

99 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Erik G. Sudnick
Seller: Thomas Scott-Smith
Date: 02/28/14

336 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lynda Peters
Seller: Frechette, Stephen L., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/14

274 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: 274 Westfield Street LP
Seller: 3 Diamond Realty Corp.
Date: 03/06/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Thatsaul LP
Date: 03/06/14

310 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rocky Hill Road Partner LLC
Seller: Stanley E. Stosz
Date: 02/28/14

43 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Christine S. Hutchins
Seller: Benjamin C. Hammond
Date: 03/04/14

BELCHERTOWN

454 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Richard K. Shone
Seller: Bonnie Robert
Date: 02/28/14

85 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Green
Seller: Raymond R. Rex
Date: 03/07/14

211 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Robb E. Kapinos
Seller: 21st Century Green Homes
Date: 02/28/14

44 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Katherine F. Jekanowski
Seller: Jeffrey D. Skrocki
Date: 02/24/14

EASTHAMPTON

65 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: 65 Glendale Realty LLC
Seller: 65-67 Glendale St. Realty
Date: 02/28/14

1 Summer St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $684,000
Buyer: North Harlow 2 LLC
Seller: Stephen C. Robinson
Date: 02/26/14

134 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: David L. Pogue
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 02/26/14

HATFIELD

115 Elm St. #30
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Paula M. Corbett
Seller: Hatfield Village LLC
Date: 02/27/14

NORTHAMPTON

72 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Casey H. Krone
Seller: Linda Mondschein
Date: 02/28/14

53 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $447,500
Buyer: Nicholas P. Lata
Seller: Countryside Homes Builder
Date: 02/25/14

16 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $563,009
Buyer: Sherry H. McKenney
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 03/05/14

65 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $408,800
Buyer: John P. Berkowitz
Seller: Mark C. Wineburg
Date: 02/24/14

108 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $154,275
Buyer: Bruce P. Volz
Seller: Monska FT
Date: 02/28/14

200 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Demers Family Realty LLC
Date: 02/28/14

206 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Demers Family Realty LLC
Date: 02/28/14

56 Meadow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael J. Behrens
Seller: Doppman, Magdalene T., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/14

172 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: John P. McAllister
Seller: Paula M. Corbett
Date: 02/27/14

91 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $980,000
Buyer: Yarland Properties LLC
Seller: Minnick Real Estate LLC
Date: 02/28/14

91 Turkey Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Christopher J. White
Seller: Timothy V. Parsons
Date: 02/28/14

383 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Gleason Johndrow Rentals
Seller: Jacob W. Schrader
Date: 03/04/14

SOUTH HADLEY

154 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Maxine Szydziak
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/04/14

SOUTHAMPTON

71 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Jessica I. Saraceno
Seller: Robert K. Eckert
Date: 03/05/14

WARE

93 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Elsie C. Rutan-Heningham
Seller: Hunky Dory & Umps RT
Date: 03/06/14

42 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $288,512
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kevin M. Fleming
Date: 03/03/14

15 Lee Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Friberg
Seller: David J. Armstrong
Date: 02/28/14

WILLIAMSBURG

42 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jennifer Smith
Seller: Leonika R. Allen
Date: 02/26/14

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 8, 2014

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• April 9: ACCGS Lunch N Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lattitude Restaurant, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Featuring “The Art of the Brand,” presented by Mary McCarthy of Andrew Associates. Attendees will learn the core elements of successful branding and the necessary building blocks that should be put in place in order to ensure that your brand successfully conveys meaningful messages that resonate with your customers or audience. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission, and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators, members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office, and our local delegation. Reservations are $180 and include transportation, lunch at the Union Club, and a wrap-up reception at the 21st Amendment. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• April 9: Chamber Breakfast, “The Power of Video,” 7:15-9 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 423 Russell St., Hadley. Learn about using videos to promote your business. Sponsored by Epic Filmmakers. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
• April 23: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 16: April Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• April 16: April Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• April 10: Networking by Night, 5:30 p.m. More details to follow. RSVP appreciated. Contact us at (413) 527-9414 or [email protected]. Tickets are $5 for members, $15 for future members.
• May 02: Wine & Microbrew Tasting, 6 p.m., at Wyckoff Country Club. Unfamiliar with wines? Looking for the perfect wine for dinner? You’ve had the Wente Merlot and Chardonnay, but want to try the St. Michelle Riesling? Well, then, step up to the tasting bar. All of our guests (21 years of age and older) are welcome and encouraged to enjoy samples of more than 42 unique grape and fruit wines. Not interested in wine? That’s OK, because we have a microbrew tasting going on for you, too. One location, one price. Every year the event has grown. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

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

• April 10: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” first in a three-part series, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Tickets: $20 for members, $25 for guests. Registration is required due to limited space.
• April 21: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” second in a three-part series, 8:30- 9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. The program is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
• May 2: Spring Swizzle: Chamber Auction with a Twist! Hosted by Eastside Grill, 18 Strong Ave., Northampton, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Presenting sponsor: Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The 21st auction has a whole new look. This private party is the chamber’s first and best social of the spring, an auction that showcases chamber members, and a night to dress up and step out for dinner to die for and music to swizzle to. Proceeds from the auction help the chamber keep membership affordable and offer a rich program of benefits for members and the community. Cost: $75, or $100 at the door. To order tickets, contact Esther at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].
• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman Inc.; 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Autobody, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• June 4: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Black Birch Vineyard. Sponsored by Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, the Creative, and viz-bang! Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].

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

• April 7: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. The GWCC invites you to have coffee with Mayor Daniel Knapik in a very informal setting. Hear first-hand from the mayor about key issues and get an update on construction projects. The mayor also welcomes any questions or concerns you may have. Free, informative, and open to the pubic. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 9: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Czar Energy, 53 North Elm St., Westfield. Don’t forget your business cards. Great connection opportunities. Bring a prospective new member for free. Members: advertise your business with a table top for $50. Hors d’oeuvres served. Walk-ins welcome. Haven’t been to an After 5? Your first one is free. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators and members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office. Cost: $180, which includes bus, lunch, and reception. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• April 16: Networking Lunch, hosted by Cal’s, 12-1:30 p.m. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost is lunch; attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

Real Estate Transactions

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

3 Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Steven Kubisch
Seller: Springleaf Financial Services
Date: 02/21/14

DEERFIELD

236 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation
Seller: Gregory M. Gardner
Date: 02/12/14

5 Industrial Dr. West
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $3,800,000
Buyer: LNR Mass Partners LLC
Seller: Deerfield Plaza LLC
Date: 02/12/14

Settright Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: James M. Pasiecnik
Seller: William W. Melnik
Date: 02/21/14

GREENFIELD

40 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $132,400
Buyer: Andrew M. Cole
Seller: Robert K. Foley
Date: 02/20/14

25 Frederick Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Paul J. Levasseur
Seller: Stanley H. Karpinski
Date: 02/14/14

46 Grinnell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Mitchell Penfield
Seller: Deborah A. Chauvin
Date: 02/14/14

MONTAGUE

28 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Millers Falls Ent. LLC
Seller: Burek Cross Props. LLC
Date: 02/21/14

67 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Casey R. Fahey
Seller: Paul C. Griffin
Date: 02/21/14

362 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Margaret M. Vezina
Seller: Gennadiy S. Konakh
Date: 02/14/14

21 West Main St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Millers Falls Ent. LLC
Seller: Burek Cross Props. LLC
Date: 02/21/14

ORANGE

40 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Robert S. St.Marie
Seller: Craig T. Deveneau
Date: 02/21/14

SHELBURNE

247 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 247-251 Main LLC
Seller: Bertha A. Rainville
Date: 02/20/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

45 Family Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $366,500
Buyer: Nathan L. Hall
Seller: Albert R. Kingan
Date: 02/13/14

14 George St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $146,250
Buyer: Sergey Sholopa
Seller: Laviolette, Elaine, (Estate)
Date: 02/21/14

16 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Racheal A. Paveglio
Seller: Karen E. Daponde
Date: 02/21/14

51 Robin Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,187
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Catherine Fatemi
Date: 02/10/14

BRIMFIELD

28 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $405,000
Seller: Dennis A. McCurdy
Date: 02/11/14

CHICOPEE

106 Bell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Michael J. Dupell
Seller: Carl D. Roy
Date: 02/18/14

17 Factory St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Loomis
Seller: USA VA
Date: 02/12/14

62 Leona Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ivelisse Vicente
Seller: Touchette, Dorothy G., (Estate)
Date: 02/19/14

122 Pine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Paul Laflamme
Seller: Susan M. Rusiecki
Date: 02/18/14

28 Pleasant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Marta Syper
Seller: Solecki, Karoline, (Estate)
Date: 02/19/14

463 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: L. A. Conner Inc.
Seller: Lucilia Nogueira
Date: 02/11/14

60 Whitman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,003
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: William E. Woods
Date: 02/13/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

227 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Larry D. Fishbein
Seller: Laplante Construction Inc.
Date: 02/14/14

17 Redstone Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Amro M. Osman
Seller: Margaret J. Crowe
Date: 02/19/14

26 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Daniel Fritz
Seller: John L. Occhialini
Date: 02/14/14

200 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: ABE Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Caceres Ferez Gomez Realty
Date: 02/20/14

15 Wedgewood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Megan L. Boylan
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/12/14

HAMPDEN

158 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Carl A. Knodler
Seller: David H. Cox
Date: 02/14/14

HOLYOKE

1395 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,936
Buyer: Lasalle Bank
Seller: Luis D. Rodriguez
Date: 02/20/14

2213 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Olga Alkattan
Seller: MKD Properties of Holyoke
Date: 02/18/14

LONGMEADOW

Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Erika M. Crossman
Date: 02/20/14

LUDLOW

200 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Atwater Investors Inc.
Seller: Pamela Wells
Date: 02/14/14

181 Massachusetts Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Brad Dakers
Seller: Joann L. Hnatow
Date: 02/18/14

55 Paulding Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Daniel K. Saia
Seller: Gervasio Crespo
Date: 02/12/14

155 Tower Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Pazos
Seller: Cynthia M. Pazos
Date: 02/13/14

MONSON

243 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $167,999
Buyer: Katie Defoe-Raymond
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 02/14/14

MONTGOMERY

1527 Southampton Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Craig A. Dore
Seller: Matthew K. Wolanczyk
Date: 02/10/14

PALMER

31 Birch St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $163,863
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kevin D. Armitage
Date: 02/11/14

4148 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Dale L. Menard
Seller: Wesley T. Blask
Date: 02/19/14

360 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,583
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Lynn C. Trombley
Date: 02/18/14

RUSSELL

723 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Richard C. Gallup
Seller: Mike Kamyshin
Date: 02/21/14

SPRINGFIELD

82 Biltmore St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $115,600
Buyer: Ryan E. Hutchins
Seller: MDK Prop Solutions LLC
Date: 02/10/14

28 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,900
Buyer: Dana J. Anderson
Seller: Shannon Lawrence
Date: 02/18/14

1131 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Roxana Toledo
Seller: Silver Hammer Props. LLC
Date: 02/21/14

30 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kyle A. Watt
Seller: William J. Boutin
Date: 02/19/14

93 Curve St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Israel J. Rosario
Seller: John Bechard
Date: 02/20/14

19 Dennis St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Patricia A. Cawley
Seller: William J. Kern
Date: 02/18/14

256 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Bridge O’Connor
Seller: Eric A. Johnson
Date: 02/21/14

25 Elliot St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Long Wharf Financial
Seller: Angela Dennis
Date: 02/12/14

27 Elliot St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Long Wharf Financial
Seller: Angela Dennis
Date: 02/12/14

3 Glendell Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Josefina Fernandez
Date: 02/10/14

116 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $159,397
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: MHFA
Date: 02/18/14

38 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Christinas House Inc.
Seller: Cottage Hill Church
Date: 02/13/14

15 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $128,775
Buyer: Robert D. Porter
Seller: John Russo
Date: 02/20/14

48 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Martinez
Seller: JJS 17 Acquisition Co. LLC
Date: 02/21/14

66 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: James Maples
Seller: Christopher W. Gaff
Date: 02/20/14

799 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $163,740
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Gregory J. Lyon
Date: 02/10/14

25 Walnut St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Strategic Acquisitions
Seller: SJE Properties LLC
Date: 02/18/14

SOUTHWICK

9 Jered Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Marissa R. Monti
Seller: Janice S. Lafrance
Date: 02/20/14

WESTFIELD

39 Jessie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Greg H. Connors
Seller: FHLM
Date: 02/14/14

82 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Flynn
Seller: J&C Property Services Inc.
Date: 02/20/14

13 State St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,634
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Marcus A. Jaiclin
Date: 02/12/14

WILBRAHAM

10 Patriot Ridge Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: James Rocha
Seller: Christian A. Barthelette
Date: 02/21/14

17 Stirling Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Katherine Schmidt
Seller: Sean P. Devine
Date: 02/12/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

67 Cornflower Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Felix Lopez
Seller: Russo, Patrick F., (Estate)
Date: 02/21/14

50 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Douglas H. Dreyer
Seller: Mark A. Biseinere
Date: 02/21/14

121 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Paula J. Dalzovo
Date: 02/11/14

78 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: George M. Katsoulis
Seller: Stephen G. Danalis
Date: 02/14/14

84 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Celine L. Young
Seller: Joseph L. Larrivee
Date: 02/21/14

380 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: 380 Union LLC
Seller: 380 Union St. Props. LLC
Date: 02/14/14

2146 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Ryan C. Cramton
Seller: Richard F. Seidell
Date: 02/21/14

92 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Melissa E. Trombley
Seller: Sherri S. Sbalbi
Date: 02/21/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1141 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Amit Sharma
Seller: Nomi Kluger-Nash
Date: 02/14/14

17 Curtis Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Vhristina G. Salgo
Seller: Vincent J. Vullo
Date: 02/14/14

48 Longmeadow Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: J. M. Hess
Seller: Robbie S. Lauter
Date: 02/14/14

525 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Yili Chen
Seller: Margarita C. Zamora RET
Date: 02/14/14

BELCHERTOWN

23 Emily Lane
Belchertown, MA 01002
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Jason F. Randall
Seller: JP Builders Inc.
Date: 02/14/14

454 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Lisa A. Laflamme
Seller: Ronald T. McClure
Date: 02/12/14

EASTHAMPTON

23 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $351,245
Buyer: Kerrybeth A. Garvey
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 02/10/14

9 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,500
Buyer: Jane N. Aulisio
Seller: Gentes, Joseph P., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/14

24 Grant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: LTL LLC
Seller: Mason F. Rapaport
Date: 02/14/14

25 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,500
Buyer: Amanda M. Guyette
Seller: Kathleen L. Emet
Date: 02/18/14

8 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Boriana Canby
Seller: Jonathan W. Sicard
Date: 02/21/14

GRANBY

489 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: FMJ Realty LLC
Seller: Nathan A. Swistak
Date: 02/21/14

5 Mary Lyon Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christopher J. McCurdy
Seller: Melissa M. Croteau
Date: 02/14/14

139 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Longo
Seller: Kenneth W. Richards Sr. RET
Date: 02/19/14

24 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: James D. Cronk
Seller: MacBrien, Arlene L., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/14

HADLEY

93 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Raymond R. Rex
Seller: Walter C. Wanczyk
Date: 02/19/14

HATFIELD

129 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Meaghan L. Tetreault
Seller: Glenn E. Moore
Date: 02/12/14

7 Elm Ct.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Barbara E. Folan
Seller: Birrington, Richard E., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/14

11 Prospect Ct.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David A. Raimondi
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/20/14

HUNTINGTON

County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hamlet Homes LLC
Seller: Mountain Stream Inc.
Date: 02/12/14

NORTHAMPTON

21 Crosby St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Nolan
Seller: Julia A. Root
Date: 02/12/14

122 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: William S. Laidlaw
Seller: Florence Congregational Church
Date: 02/14/14

9 Trumbull Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $534,000
Buyer: Eric N. Wolpin
Seller: Carolyn A. Booth TR
Date: 02/10/14

1526 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Timothy V. Parsons
Seller: Paul C. McCutcheon
Date: 02/14/14

PELHAM

29 Jones Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Damien M. O’Halloran
Seller: Kenneth W. Doubleday
Date: 02/18/14

SOUTH HADLEY

145 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Halley R. Orfner
Seller: John D. Leonard
Date: 02/12/14

78 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Lazio
Seller: Martha A. Berrouard
Date: 02/14/14

41 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: J. L. Kidder
Seller: Scott M. Dredge
Date: 02/13/14

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Glendale Woods Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Phillip Gallaspie
Seller: Rita J. Ramsey
Date: 02/14/14

64 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Michael A. Sorokin
Seller: James R. Labrie
Date: 02/21/14

WARE

13 Kingsberry Lane
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James Desabrais
Seller: Stanley R. Lamb
Date: 02/14/14

278 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Michael J. Lacroix
Seller: Joel J. Harder
Date: 02/11/14

WESTHAMPTON

134 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Paul C. McCutcheon
Seller: Thomas Martin
Date: 02/21/14

Editorial

Opinion

Coworking Spaces Can Be Idea Factories

For many years now, we’ve been preaching the virtues of inspiring and facilitating entrepreneurship as a sound economic-development strategy, one that is often overlooked by many.

Indeed, that phrase ‘economic development’ is usually associated with filling industrial parks or convincing foreign automakers to build a 1 million-square-foot factory in one’s community. And that’s one way to go about it, granted a very difficult way.

The more old-fashioned way is to encourage the creation of startups and then finding ways to help them grow — and stay — in one’s region. It takes longer, but the results are often more sustainable. This is why we have encouraged groups and initiatives such as Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) in their efforts to help get businesses off to the ground and then get to that next level.

And also why we’re quite impressed with what’s going on at 20 Hampton Ave., Suite 150 in Northampton.

This is the address of Click Workspace (see story on page 12), a unique facility that its founders and current president Paul Silva, also involved with VVM, say specializes in “collisions.”

These are meetings of the minds that often turn into business opportunities in the form of collaborations, assistance that might help an idea come to fruition or a business take a critical next step, or startups that could eventually employ dozens of people.

Click Workspace has seen all of the above, and repeatedly. Maybe the best example of such a collision involves Randall Smith and Chris Landry. The former is a digital strategist and founder of a company called PowerLabs. The latter is the founder of Landry Communications, a branding venture that helps organizations get their stories out. The two met at Work Clickspace and quickly determined that their skills were complementary. They wound up responding as a team to a request for proposals from Boston-based Chorus Foundation and won a sizable contract from the agency.

There are countless other examples of how these collisions work, and they provide ample evidence of the fact that the region needs to find ways to create more of them.

Those involved with ‘Click,’ as it’s called, are interested in taking the concept to other area cities and towns, and we hope they are successful in doing so.

They need some ingredients to fall into place for that to happen, though, including a critical mass of entrepreneurs and creative professionals and affordable commercial real estate, something they somehow managed to find in Northampton, despite the long odds against doing so.

Their next target should be downtown Springfield, and there is already movement to establish a facility there. It’s a common-sense step, because there is considerable activity involving entrepreneurship in the city’s central business district — VVM meets there regularly — and there could be much more in the years to come with UMass having an active presence and initiatives underway to create a larger, more vibrant creative economy there.

What’s needed is a space where the minds can meet and collisions can happen.

There is already much happening when it comes to economic development in Springfield, from the planned $800 million casino complex in the South End to the long-awaited revitalization of Union Station to UMass Amherst’s planned satellite center. These should all create more vibrancy and more interest in the City of Homes, but what’s needed is more focus on inspiring entreprenership and spurring new small businesses.

A coworking facility that can replicate some of those collisions happening at 20 Hampton Ave. in Northampton would be a great place to start. n

Meetings of the Minds

Entrepreneurship Sections

Click Workspace Puts Members on Collision Courses

Randall Smith, left, and Chris Landry connected at Click Workspace and are now collaborating on a project.

‘Collisions.’

That’s the term Paul Silva absolutely wore out as he talked about what happens when entrepreneurs — or ‘crazy people,’ as he calls them — as well as creative types, such as writers, editors, musicians, and website designers, get together in close quarters.

“There are collisions — and lots of them,” said Silva, adding quickly that these developments take many forms, such as individuals collaborating on an idea that becomes a business concept. Or an entrepreneur finding an angel investor that can provide the capital to get an idea off the ground. Or a writer making the acquaintance of a social-media expert who has some suggestions on how she can better communicate with her readers.

All these scenarios and countless others have played out at a unique facility in Northampton called Click Workspace, or simply ‘Click,’ as most members call it. It is one of the more recent manifestations of a trend toward coworking, a style of work that involves a shared environment, said Silva, the nonprofit facility’s president, noting that it was inspired by much larger projects such as the Cambridge Innovation Center and the Innovation Pavilion in Colorado, which was founded by serial entrepreneur Ali Usman, who would later help start Click.

The basic concept behind coworking is simple. Create a work space where people can share a table or an office, provide fast Internet service, charge modest fees or rent, create a critical mass of those crazy people and creative professionals (who are also entrepreneurs), and wait — and not for long — for collisions to happen.

Like the one involving Randall Smith and Chris Landry.

Paul Silva says collisions are at the heart of the mission at Click.

Smith is a digital strategist and founder of a venture called PowerLabs, which helps organizations use the Internet to recruit supporters and raise money by integrating data-driven digital strategies into their work. Landry is the founder of Landry Communications, a branding company that works with businesses, foundations, and non-government agencies to get their stories out.

The two came to Click Workspace primarily because they often found it better, for various reasons, than working at home, although they do that, too. The two started talking, then collaborating, and eventually wound up responding as a team to a request for proposals issued by the Chorus Foundation in Boston, which has a stated mission to end the extraction, export, and use of fossil fuels in the U.S.

“I got this RFP and instantly thought, ‘I need Randall on this job,’” said Landry. “Here’s a guy I probably wouldn’t have met if we hadn’t been working here; he’s the perfect person, and he helped us land the contract.”

Smith had similar observations.

“This wouldn’t have happened if I wasn’t here,” he said of the Chorus work, which included a recent trip to Kentucky, where the foundation was presenting funds to several groups. “The biggest projects I’ve landed have been a direct result of my being here at Click.”

In addition to fostering collisions, the facility has also been the birthplace of several startups, most notably one called Fiksu, which specializes in cohesive mobile app marketing. Micah Adler, its president and founder, was one of the first members of the facility, said Silva, adding that he now employs dozens of people.

The obvious goal is to help foster more startups and generate many more collisions, said Silva, adding that the plan is for Click Workspace to expand. When, how, and where it will do this are the key questions still to be answered.

Expansion into larger quarters in Northampton is a possibility, but this will be difficult because of the high price of real estate there (the facility is currently getting an attractive deal on 1,000 square feet on Hampton Avenue), said Silva, adding that the more likely scenario is creation of additional offices in other area cities and towns.

Amherst is one possibility, but lease rates are quite high there as well, he went on, noting that downtown Springfield holds vast potential as a site, and exploratory talks with some building owners and managers are underway.

For this issue and its focus on entrepreneurship, BusinessWest examines the shared-workspace concept, the early success recorded at Click, and the prospects for expanding that operation to other communities.

Getting a Read

Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar. That’s the title of the latest work, in a genre known as young-adult fiction, to which Lisa Papademetriou, one of the co-founders of Click, has attached her name.

The tome, the third in the acclaimed Middle School series of books, was co-written with James Patterson, but she has many titles she authored herself, including Sixth Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me, The Wizard, The Witch, and Two Girls from Jersey, and How to Be a Girly Girl in 10 Days.

She said these are humorous books aimed at an audience she calls ‘tweens,’ those ages 8 to 12, and that she conceived some of her ideas and did a good bit of the writing at Click.

“I come here for two reasons,” she said, noting that she’s at the facility four days most weeks. “First, it’s good to interact with human beings — writing can be a very isolating profession. But also, I come to ask people about the best ways to use social media and to build a customer base, and also to focus on the business aspect of my writing.”

Indeed, when asked about collisions, a word used by just about everyone at Click, Papademetriou put her hands together and then pulled them apart abruptly with verbal commentary consisting of the one word: “boom.” It was a gesture aimed at indicating the magnitude of these developments.

“I’ve had several very productive collisions here,” she noted. “In fact, I was just raving to my husband that I had one just last week that was so helpful in terms of using Facebook and interacting with fans in a way that’s meaningful to them.”

These are the kinds of synergistic developments that the founders had in mind when they conceptualized Click Workspace in late 2011.

Silva, who was not involved with the organization then but knows the history, recalled it this way: three serial entrepreneurs, Papademetriou, Usman, and Rocco Falcone, were looking for space in which to conduct their operations and develop new ones, and turned their focus to Northampton.

“The smart thing to do would have been to find an office somewhere and split it three ways and be done with it,” said Silva, who is known to spice his commentary with humor. “But they’re entrepreneurs, so they’re not smart. We do crazy things. What they said was, ‘what we really would like is to be around crazy people; there’s this coworking thing that really hasn’t come to this area — let’s try that.’”

Usman, whose latest venture, Credit Market Intelligence, provides software engineering to Fortune 100 companies, noted that the trend toward coworking space began five or six years ago, and when he would visit New York or Boston, he would visit such facilities.

“I would say to myself, ‘wow, this is great,’” he recalled. “I spent a lot of time convincing people that they should start one, and when I realized I wasn’t being very persuasive, I just banded together with some other people and started Click Workspace.”

Like others, he said the facility allows him to be around, and work with, talented people across a number of sectors and specialties. It’s an environment and constituency that can inspire ideas and fuel growth for a business.

“As an entrepreneur, I need access to talent, so it’s very good for business,” he explained. “If I need social-media help, Randall is there; if I need some technical help, I have a number of people I can turn to; if I need anything about entrepreneurship, Paul is there … it’s a lot of fun.”

Click occupies roughly 1,000 square feet and includes a main room with several tables that can host perhaps 12 to 15 in what is called ‘open space,’ with those seats priced at $175 per month. There are also three small offices with two or three desks that run for $350 per month.

The facility also includes a few conference rooms that are shared by members, as well as a copier, a kitchen, and nearby classroom space.

“It has everything you’d find in an office but a boss,” said Silva with a laugh.

Time and Space

Young-adult fiction writer Lisa Papademetriou is one of Click’s founders and one of its strongest advocates.

Overall, this atmosphere has proven very conducive to collisions — and the opportunities and jobs that they generate.

While each story told by the members is different, there are many similar threads, such as the factors that inspired them to come to Click in the first place.

Landry, who had worked in the nonprofit realm for 20 years before going into business for himself, seemed to speak for everyone when he said simply, “I got tired of working at home — it’s too easy to get distracted, and I wanted people to bounce ideas off.

“That’s what I found here — smart people, people I could just grab and say, ‘what do you think of this?’” he went on. “It’s fun, it’s smart people, it’s thinkers — it gives me what I need. I don’t always come here; some days, if I’m editing video, it’s easier to sit at my dining-room table, or if I need a break I’ll go sit at a coffee shop. But it’s great to have this as my home base. It makes me more productive.”

John Galvin, who’s been coming to Click for more than two years now, feels pretty much the same way.

A magazine writer by trade — he’s written pieces for the New York Times, National Geographic, and Wired — he left that field nearly a decade ago and started a company called One Day University, which he called the “ultimate day of college.”

“We’d bring in professors from across the country to give their best one-hour lecture to an audience of mainly adults ages 50 to 75 who were thrilled with the idea of learning from the best minds in the country without having to take a test or pay $50,000 a year,” he said, adding that he sold the business in 2009 and soon thereafter started the Strategic Media Group.

He works with a host of organizations to create engaging content for their audiences, a concept known as content marketing. And he’s hired a number of individuals working at Click to handle graphic design, promotional materials such as signage, proofreading, and more.

“I travel a fair amount, but when I’m in town, I’ll be in here working — it’s a great environment,” he explained. “It has all the benefits of an office without all the office politics.”

Ali Usman, another of Click’s founders, says it’s patterned after initiatives in Cambridge, Denver, and other cities.

Looking forward, both Silva and Usman said coworking space is a concept with staying power, and they will look to expand it in Western Mass.

While Northampton has a large number of people who fit the coworking profile, the concept doesn’t easily lend itself to expensive commercial real estate, at least in this region. The Cambridge Innovation Center, which hosts more than 600 companies, now occupies 207,000 square feet in Kendall Square, and recently announced plans to open a major outpost in Boston’s Financial District with enough space for about 300 startups.

“I tried to expand in Northampton first,” said Silva, “and I had some very pleasant interactions with landlords, but the market rates are such that it’s not feasible; they’ve got too many people from New York coming here who are really happy to pay New York prices for Northampton real estate.”

So, at the moment, most of the focus of expansion talks centers on downtown Springfield, said Silva, as that’s where many young entrepreneurs are coming together — Valley Venture Mentors meets monthly in Tower Square, for example, and Paragus IT founder Delcie Bean has relocated that company temporarily into Harrison Place — and the real estate is, in theory, anyway, more attainable and affordable.

But a facility like Click represents a challenge, as well as sizable risk for a landlord, said Silva, adding that he usually has to offer an education in the potential benefits, which are sometimes difficult to envision.

“I say to landlords, ‘you have small fish come to you all the time, and it’s not worth your time to deal with them, but you know that if someone feeds the small fish, they may grow up to be big fish — you just don’t want to be in that business,’” he explained. “‘So give me some space, and send all the small fish to me; we’ll feed them and care for them and nurture them. Some of them are going to die, but some of them are going to grow up to be big fish, and they’re not going to fit in our tank.’”

Despite some inherent challenges to getting them off the ground, Usman said, coworking facilities represent the future of incubation and efforts to foster entrepreneurship.

“I really believe coworking spaces will be in every large town — New York probably has 60 coworking spaces, if not more, and almost every major city has them,” he noted. “And many of the startups now are through coworking space — they don’t get their own office space, but they just go to a coworking facility.

“If you want to promote entrepreneurial activity, you have to have coworking space,” he went on. “Greenfield should have a facility. Westfield should have one.This is the wave of the future.”

When Something Clicks

Smith and Landry don’t know how long they’ll be working for the Chorus Foundation, or how much the contract will eventually be worth to them.

What they do know is that it’s highly unlikely that their partnership, and this assignment, would have come about had they not both been working at Click.

Theirs was a highly effective collision, one that Silva and others hold up as a model for what can, and often does, happen when creative minds and crazy people share a table, a copier, a conference room, and an office without a boss.

The goal now is simply to create more of them.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Community Spotlight: Northampton

Community Spotlight Features

Developments Strengthen Northampton’s Economy

Mayor David Narkewicz says new projects in Northampton range from redevelopment of blighted buildings to new construction.

On March 7, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was staged at two new auto dealerships on 347 King St. — Country Hyundai, which relocated from Greenfield, and Northampton Volkswagen, which moved from Damon Road.

Mayor David Narkewicz said the dealerships are among a bevy of exciting new projects that will increase vitality in Paradise City. “There is a lot of investment going on right now, which we are very pleased about,” he told BusinessWest.
Terry Masterson agreed. “There are 13 projects with a total value of $88.6 million that will add 203,000 square feet of office/professional floor space, 110 new hotel rooms, 73 housing units, and 83 assisted-living units,” said the city’s economic development director.

He and the mayor then offered a tour, figuratively speaking, of the community and its many commercial and residential developments. And there were stops in virtually every corner of the city.

They started on King Street. The auto dealerships were a $6 million investment, and were built by TommyCar Auto Group on the site of the former Kollmorgen Corp. Electro-Optical Division (now L-3 KEO), which moved to Village Hill. They will add about 50 jobs and generate about $85,000 in tax revenue, Narkewicz said, adding that there is a significant amount of activity happening in the King Street area.

This includes the redevelopment of the blighted former Price Chopper supermarket property by Colvest Inc. It is now called Northampton Crossing, and a new building has become home to Greenfield Savings Bank, while the existing Firestone building has been expanded.

The most significant change, however, is the conversion of 70,000 square feet of retail space into medical offices. Baystate Health moved a medical practice into the renovated building and added a laboratory, MRI and imaging services, and obstetrics and gynecology. “They leased about 60,000 square feet of the facility,” Narkewicz said. “This is a great reuse of the property and gives area residents additional medical options in one of our key commercial areas.”

The former Mobil station at 300 King St. was also redeveloped last year by PeoplesBank in Holyoke, which purchased the site and built a LEED-certified, green banking center. “This is a commercial corridor, and we are excited about all of the investment here,” Narkewicz said.

Meanwhile, another project slated to change the landscape is the construction of a 108-room Fairfield Inn on Conz Street. Narkewicz said developer Mansour Ghalibaf, who owns Hotel Northampton, has been challenged to meet the demand for hotel rooms at commencement and other times of the year.

“This will increase the city’s hotel-room inventory from 358 rooms to 470 rooms,” said Masterson. “And multiplying it by the current occupancy rate will equate to 100,000 people staying overnight each year when it is complete.”

Activity is also occurring south of the site on Route 5 in Atwater Business Park, where space in two, new 40,000-square-foot office buildings has been leased. “The first building is occupied, while the second is expected to be finished by the end of the year,” Narkewicz said, adding that Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s medical offices and Community Support Options are consolidated into one building, and the hospital plans to move additional medical practices into the second.

There are also plans to tear down the former Clarion Hotel and Conference Center and build a new hotel with 100 rooms. “The property has a big footprint, and there is a separate retail pad that could become a restaurant as well as room for an 80,000-square-foot office building in the back,” he said.

Moving north, to the site of the former Northampton State Hospital, residential and commercial development is escalating (more on that later), and downtown continues to thrive.

Terry Masterson says the majority of space in two new office buildings in Atwater Business Park has been leased by Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

“Downtown has no real vacancies; there are over 70 stores and 35 different types of restaurants and specialty shops,” Masterson said. “Talbots is celebrating 20 years in their Northampton store, and the Academy of Music programs draw more than 40,000 people to the city.”

And long-term planning continues to redevelop the Three County Fairground into a year-round exhibition facility for agricultural and cultural shows. “A new, 80,000-square-foot exhibition facility will be built, and renovations will be made to the existing buildings,” he noted. “In the coming years, the expanded facility will become a regional attraction for shows and exhibits with the potential to generate $50 million in commerce.”

For this, the latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest continues that tour of Northampton, which reveals that an already-thriving city is building additional momentum in every sense of that phrase.

Grounds for Optimism
At Village Hill, the canvas that developers started filling in 15 years ago is fast becoming a masterpiece of mixed-use development, with more initiatives in progress or on the drawing board.

The Gatehouse, a 16,000-square-foot structure that integrated the former gates to the state hospital into its design, opened its doors last year. It hosts office and retail space, and is the first commercial building on the north side of the campus.

Fazzi Associates, a Northampton-based healthcare services firm, relocated to the Gatehouse from King Street and expanded into 20,000 square feet of office space, Masterson noted, adding that the building also contains a Liberty Mutual claims office, and a small coffee shop is being planned.

Although the Gatehouse is the first commercial structure on the north side of the development, it already was home to a number of residential developments that cross all price brackets.

“It’s impressive to drive through Village Hill and see the different types of housing and how balanced it is,” Masterson said, noting that Wright Builders Inc. built a six-unit subdivison of single-family homes last year and started the first phase of Upper Ridge, a four-unit townhome building. The company is expected to begin the second phase of its Upper Ridge at Village Hill project this spring.

That development will include a duplex as well as one three-story, six-unit, elevator-equipped apartment building. Each unit will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Pecoy Builders is also developing homes in Village Hills, said Narkewicz. The company has completed roughly half of a 24-unit subdivision of single-family homes that offers homebuyers nine plans to choose from in varying price ranges.

MassDevelopment, for Hospital Hill Development LLC, has invested more than $18 million in planning and infrastructure construction, and created the master plan for Village Hill, which is being marketed and developed in sections. In addition to the land currently out to bid on the back property, additional acreage remains to be developed, the mayor noted.

Overall, said Masterson, commercial, retail, and residential development occurring in the city is well-balanced. “We have hotel and retail space, along with senior housing,” he noted as he spoke about the new Christopher Heights project, a $13.4 million, 50,000-square-foot, 83-unit assisted-living facility being built at Village Hill by the Grantham Group.

“Half of the units will be affordable,” Narkewicz said, explaining that the master plan includes mixed-income development.
Meanwhile, many other developments are underway or in the planning stages in and around downtown.

Northampton Community Arts Trust has found a new home at 33 Hawley St. “They purchased a former health club [Universal Health and Fitness] and plan to create 12,000 square feet of exhibition space and a 250-seat black-box theater in it,” said Narkewicz. “Northampton Center for the Arts will be the key tenant.”

Also, the former Clarke School campus on Round Hill Road is slated to undergo a transformation. The Springfield-based OPAL Real Estate Group purchased 12 acres, which contain eight buildings, and plan a historic conversion of the structures that will include residential apartments and retail and office space.

“It’s a significant development because the campus was never on the tax rolls,” said Narkewicz, adding that efforts to bring more housing stock onto the market are critical, because officials believe more healthcare professionals will want to live in Northampton due to the expansion of Baystate Health and the fact that Cooley Dickinson Hospital has become an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital.

The Northampton-based hospital and Mass General’s Cancer Center have also entered into an agreement to expand oncology services to Pioneer Valley residents, with plans to build a new cancer center in the city.

On the Right Track
Coinciding with the many commercial and residential developments are infrastructure initiatives designed to improve traffic flow and, overall, make it easier for people to commute to and live in Northampton.

For example, improvements are in the works for the fork in the road that drivers encounter when they take Exit 18 off I-91 and head into Northampton.

“The intersection is owned by the state, and it plans to redevelop it and turn it into a roundabout,” said Narkewicz, noting that design work is 75% complete. “It’s a much safer and more efficient way to move high volumes of traffic through a complicated traffic pattern.”

The city is also in discussions with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce about the many new businesses that have opened at the juncture where Pleasant Street becomes Route 5.

“Several commercial buildings have been redeveloped, and this is an area we are trying to grow as a way of extending our downtown,” the mayor explained. “It’s evidence of an emergence of positive small business and retail growth, and the city is working with the chamber to improve parking to support the growth, traffic, and other pedestrian issues to extend the walkable district of Main Street. All these changes are bearing fruit.”

State officials also want Northampton to take over the section of Route 5 that turns into Pleasant Street. There are some environmental challenges, said Narkewicz, adding, “we’re looking at how we can create a better transition from the state highway to downtown. We have put in some traffic islands to demarcate the point when you leave the highway and enter the city zone to encourage new commercial development.”

City officials are also looking forward to the return of Amtrak service, which will transport passengers along the west side of the Connecticut River. It is part of a larger, $73 million federal project and calls for a shift in Amtrak’s Vermonter route, which will include new stations in Greenfield, Northampton, and Holyoke. “The state is working with us on plans to build a new railroad platform next to the track,” Narkewicz said.

Local businessman Jeremiah Micka has purchased the old rail station building with plans for its conversion, which will include a new sports bar on the north side of the structure, as well as a 200-seat banquet hall. The Tunnel Bar underneath the building will remain open, and the mayor said he is happy that the rest of the building will be redeveloped, as it was empty and on the market for several years.

Moving Forward
Masterson calls Northampton a leading city in Western Mass. “It has many diverse economic and demographic assets that generate economic strength locally and within the Pioneer Valley Knowledge Corridor region.”

Narkewicz agreed, and said Village Hill is a model development because it is close to downtown and residents can walk there, ride their bikes, or use PVTA buses. “Plus, it contains open space and community gardens. It’s an example of the sustainable growth Northampton is focusing on,” he said.

Growth that is taking place in every corner of the city.

Northampton at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1884
Population: 28,592 (2012)
Area: 35.8 square miles
County: Hampshire
Residential Tax Rate: $15.39
Commercial Tax Rate: $15.39
Median Household Income: $48,864
Family Household Income: $56,844
Type of government: Mayor, City Council
Largest employers: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Smith College, City of Northampton

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Person of the Year
Attorney Laura Santaniello Gentile, Hampden County Clerk of Courts, was recently honored by the Springfield chapter of UNICO, the Italian-American Service organization, as its first Person of the Year, replacing the previous Man of the Year designation. At left: Gentile with her husband, Thomas Gentile, and her son, Thomas Gentile Jr. Right: Gentile receives the award from Frank Stirlacci, president of the Springfield chapter of UNICO.

Big Plans for the Plaza
Charles Irving, principal of the Davenport Companies (left), and Christopher Knisley, president and partner of Albany Road Real Estate Partners (second from left), recently entered into a joint venture to purchase the 440,000-square-foot Springfield Plaza shopping center on Liberty Street for $35 million. Present for the announcement were, from left, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Springfield Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, and Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos. In addition to the initial outlay, Davenport (which is also the development partner of MGM Springfield) and Albany Road plan on pouring another $5 million into the property in renovations.

Celebrate Springfield
DevelopSpringfield hosted its 3rd annual Celebrate Springfield dinner to observe Springfield and the many accomplishments the community has achieved over the past year. The Partner in Progress Award was given to three individuals who, through their leadership and ability to motivate and inspire others, have supported the Rebuild Springfield Plan. From left to right: Helen Caulton-Harris, left, director of Springfield’s Department of Health & Human Services, and Armando Feliciano, chairman of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority and a DevelopSpringfield board member, honor Colleen Loveless, executive director of Rebuilding Together; Feliciano and Caulton-Harris recognize Terry Powe, principal of Elias Brookings Elementary School; Suzanne Bharati Hendery, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Baystate Health, accepts the award from Caulton-Harris and Feliciano on behalf of honoree Mark Tolosky, former president and CEO of Baystate Health.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
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• March 25: ACCGS Pastries, Politics and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. The event will feature David Bassett, TSA federal security director at Bradley International Airport. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• April 2: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Mayor’s Forum, featuring first-term Mayor Edward Sullivan of West Springfield, second-term Mayor Alex Morse of Holyoke, and third-term Mayor Domenic Sarno of Springfield, moderated by abc40’s Dave Madsen. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• April 9: ACCGS Lunch N Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lattitude Restaurant, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Featuring “The Art of the Brand,” presented by Mary McCarthy of Andrew Associates. Attendees will learn the core elements of successful branding and the necessary building blocks that should be put in place in order to ensure that your brand successfully conveys meaningful messages that resonate with your customers or audience. Reservations are $20 for members, $30 for general admission, and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators, members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office, and our local delegation. Reservations are $180 and include transportation, lunch at the Union Club, and a wrap-up reception at the 21st Amendment. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Cecile Larose at [email protected].

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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(413) 253-0700

• March 27: Taste a variety of margaritas and vote for your favorites, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Step into the tropics and pretend you’re on a Caribbean island. This is a Division One competition between restaurant and business margaritas. Your votes will determine who will take home the coveted AACC trophies. Restaurant margaritas presented by Hadley Farms MeetingHouse and Bridgeside Grille. Business margaritas presented by Amherst Laser and Skin Care, New England Promotional Marketing, Scandihoovians, and Applewood at Amherst. Admission is $20 pre-paid, $25 at the door.
• April 3: Chamber Brown Bag Event (first of a three-part series), 12:30-2:30 p.m., at the Jones Library. Learn about the importance of understanding Google searches for business visibility and learn about online business presence. More than 90% of consumers start their buying process online, and your business may be falling through the cracks when it comes to search engines. The talk includes prospect preferences in online search, your business presence on Google platforms (interactive), local search and your business (interactive), content marketing strategy, and converting shoppers into buyers. The event includes a raffle of a free Google presence analysis and a $100 voucher. Bring your mobile devices. Admission is free.
• April 9: Chamber Breakfast, “The Power of Video,” 7:15-9 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 423 Russell St., Hadley. Learn about using videos to promote your business. Sponsored by Epic Filmmakers. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
• April 23: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at Western MA Family Golf Center, 294 Russell St., Hadley. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• March 25: 20th Annual Table Top Expo and Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Exhibitor cost: $125 for a table. Admission: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To register, contact the chamber at (413) 594-2101.
• April 16: April Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College. Tickets: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• April 16: April Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

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

• March 25: 20th Annual Table Top Expo and Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Exhibitor cost: $125 for a table. Admission: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To register, call (413) 584-1900 or e-mail [email protected].
• April 2: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at PeoplesBank, 300 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by PeoplesBank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• April 10: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” first in a three-part series, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Don Lesser of Pioneer Training. Tickets: $20 for members, $25 for guests. Registration is required due to limited space.
• April 21: Seminar, “Art of Small Business,” second in a three-part series, 8:30- 9:30 a.m., at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. The program is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
• May 7: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at King & Cushman Inc.; 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage Services Corp., King Autobody, and Goggins Real Estate. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].
• June 4: Arrive@ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Black Birch Vineyard. Sponsored by Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, the Creative, and viz-bang! Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at [email protected].

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

• April 3: Social Media Workshop, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Presented by Alfonso Santaniello, the Creative Strategy Agency. Topic: engaging across platforms — how to create engaging content, what types of content should you be creating, how to distribute content through various platforms, and the importance of tracking along the way. Cost: free to Westfield Chamber members, $25 for non-members paid in advance. Seating is limited; register early. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• April 7: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. The GWCC invites you to have coffee with Mayor Daniel Knapik in a very informal setting. Hear first-hand from the mayor about key issues and get an update on construction projects. The mayor also welcomes any questions or concerns you may have. Free, informative, and open to the pubic. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 9: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Czar Energy, 53 North Elm St., Westfield. Don’t forget your business cards. Great connection opportunities. Bring a prospective new member for free. Members: advertise your business with a table top for $50. Hors d’oeuvres served. Walk-ins welcome. Haven’t been to an After 5? Your first one is free. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail [email protected].
• April 30: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by state Sen. Gale Candaras. Spend a day at the State House and hear from key legislators and members of the Patrick administration in its final months in office. Cost: $180, which includes bus, lunch, and reception. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

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

• April 8: PWC Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m., at Baystate Health, 325 King St., Northampton. An opportunity to network socially with other female professionals in a casual and unique setting. Reservations are complimentary but required by contacting Dawn Creighton at [email protected]. The Professional Women’s Chamber is an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield.

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

• April 2: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., at Insurance Center of New England, Agawam. Free for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Event is open to the public; non-members must pay at the door. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants, bringing members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].
• April 16: Networking Lunch, hosted by Cal’s, 12-1:30 p.m. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost is lunch; attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• March 27: CEO Luncheon, 11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m., at Health New England, Monarch Place, Suite 1500, Springfield. Guest Speaker: Peter Straley, president and CEO of Health New England. Sponsored by Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding, and Windows and BusinessWest. Members-only event; space is limited. CEO Luncheons are first-come, first served; seats up to 20 maximum.

Doing Business as Certificates

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and March 2014.

AGAWAM

D Enterprises
142 South West St.
Debrah Olson

DD Therrien Antiques
270 Main St.
Darryl Therrien

Living Our Past
44 Brookline Ave.
Bruce Cortis

RG Landscaping
508 Barry St.
Ryan Granfield

Sandra Marie Photography
118 Maple St.
Sandra M. James

Top Flite Financial of Agawam
1 South End Bridge Circle
Todd Freeman

CHICOPEE

Just Plum Designs
75 6th Ave.
Holly M. Parker

Morrissette Home Improvement
16 Frank St.
Joseph Morrissette

ZB Dream Homes
61 Taylor St.
Dariusz Borkowski

GREENFIELD

Balan Music
15 Summer St.
Rodica Balan

Magical Child
134 Main St.
Mary Walsh-Martel

Martin’s Farm Compost
341 Plain Road
Adam Martin

Pierce Street Ironworks
80 Pierce St.
John Passiglia

Take Stock, LLC
289 Main St.
Elizabeth Gadua

Wendy’s International
138 Federal St.
Rachel Caderre

HOLYOKE

Archetype Painting
78 Vermont St.
Nathan M. Jacques

Excalibur DJ Services
35 Bayberry Dr.
Traci Lamica

Food Forest Farm
24 Jones Ferry Road
Jonathan Bates

Hillside Auto Sales
911 Main St.
Michael J. Krassler

PALMER

Bonan Realty
2085 Main St.
Nancy Kane

CPL Marketing
3161 Main St.
Christopher Lees

Success Signal Broadcasting Real Oldies
3 Converse St.
Marshall Sanft

SPRINGFIELD

Imagefloors, LLC
23 Cortland St.
Jovann Martin

J & R Auto
720 Berkshire Ave.
Ronique Evans

Javier Alexander Arcinieg
47 Margaret St.
Javier Alexander

Jesus Christ Enlightened
141 Union St.
Emanuel Brown

Johnson St. Convenience
6 Johnson St.
Theophilus Waldon

La Hispaniola Grocery
455 Belmont Ave.
Joanny Quezada

Linda Boutillette Electronics
1364 Parker St.
Linda L. Hoch

Locust Market
261 Locust St.
Victor Camilo

M & B Fashion
318 Bay St.
Miguel Chauca

Miss Teen Horizonte Massa
24 Warriner Ave.
Maria R. Lozada

Mr. Handy
41 Cambridge St.
Allan Comberbatch

New England Painters
211 Verge St.
Mark Trombley

Perfect Genius Production
67 St. James Ave.
Michael D. Grant

Quick Clean Cleaning
55 Dwight Road
Louis Loya

Rev. Merrie W. Kaye
374 Grand Valley Road
Merrie W. Kaye

Samuel Smith Photography
81 Oak Hollow Road
Samuel A. Smith

Santana Electric
15 Jimmy Court
Daniel Santana

Solkaribe Restaurant
1236 Main St.
Jacqueline Sanchez

Stamps Realty
313 Eastern Ave.
Moriah L. Wilkins

Sumner Variety Convenience
1197 Sumner Ave.
Isaac Carrero

Surdoue Couture
475 Breckwood Blvd.
Lisa J. Goodman

Teresa’s Mama’s International
137 State St.
Teresa Williams

WESTFIELD

Ground Units BJJ
16 Union St.
Alfonso Rodriguez

Livia & Amelia
140 Union St.
Ludmila Ciubotaru

Peer Brothers Trucking Company
1010 East Mountain Road
Peter M. Skrodzki

Snargle Inc.
29 Camelot Lane
Frank Blahut

Stephanie M. Haskins
2 Russell Road
Stephanie Haskins

T’s Household Services
9 Charles St.
Tina Ritchie

Westfield Creative Arts
105 Elm St.
Lester Walshin

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bottega Cucina
46 Morgan Road
Hillenbrand, LLC

Cutting Edge Lawn Care
791 Piper Road
Jeffrey Zalewski

Darlene Kurman & Associates
158 Edgewood Road
Darlene A. Kurman

Goyette Project Management
650 Birnie Ave.
Gary G. Goyette

Lincare Inc.
53 Capital Dr.
Lincare Inc.

Pleasant Valley Real Estate
865 Memorial Ave.
Nicholas Katsoulis

Real Estate Career Institute
776 Westfield St.
Patrick Nolan

Sorrento’s Pizza of West Springfield
660 Kings Highway
Pasquale Albano

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 11, 2014