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Introducing the Area’s 2023 Nursing Graduates

Hundreds of nursing students recently graduated from the area’s colleges. American International College, the American Women’s College at Bay Path University, Elms College, Holyoke Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, and UMass Amherst have announced the names of their 2023 nursing graduates. BusinessWest congratulates all of the graduates on their success.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Banyatie BahTraore
Kendal Bates
Rileigh Berneche
Abigail Carney
Erin Chase
Valery Cortes
Catherine Desrochers
Shannon Dion
Sean Dziuba
Brianna Fontaine
Briahna-Mary Hersom
Sophia Hess
Sara Howard
Yvonne James
Meghan Kalbaugh
Liza Lapko
Mildred Lefebvre
Ariana Martel

 

Phuong Mazza
Debi McEnaney
Morgan Miller
Jade Mitchell
Laura Moya Mejia
Maria Navarro
Sarah Newsome
Madison Paul
Alyx Pollard
Courtney Provencher
Julitza Rivera
Shannon Santos
Michael Shvetsov
Danielle Sica
Jennifer Tousignant
Genesis Vasquez
Luigi Zebrowski

Master of Science in Nursing
Amanda Allegra
Janessa Andrews
Cherise Antoine
Nicole Bagge
Kerilyn Barrios
Katherine Bean
Danielle Brouillette
Tamia Cheeks
Amanda Chen
Annmarie Goulas
Ashley Graveline
Bertram Henry
Christina Latorra
Joel Leconte
Emily Mendez
Christine Murphy
Judy Nham
Claribel Parra
Katherine Pawlowski
Muoi Petruff
Alycia Piedra
Kristen Robertson
Victoria Rondinelli

BAY PATH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Angela Abbatemarco
Bethanie Deleon
Thea Gallagher
Shenell Gayle
Winnie Lopez Sanchez
Jane Marozzi
Christina Mbabazi
Jaime Richter
Samantha Sardella
Karen Scott
Salifyanji Thomas

 

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Colleen Barker
Monique Brunelle
Sylvia Darko
Hyemi Kim
Jill Kordas
Elizabeth Nantaba
Jason Reyes
Jenna Tymkowiche

ELMS COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dianelise Acevedo
Courtney Adams
Rebecca Adjei-Nyame
Emma Agli
Priscilla Akuffo
Stephanie Alden
Gabriel Asare
Jonathan Bailey
Leah Barr
Marie Basil
Reyna Bautista
Yelena Bazukina
Chelsea Bergeron
Maggie Berrier
Jillian Russell Buendia
Anna Burgener
Nicholas Butera
Miranda Cadena
Sara Campbell
Alexandria Carmon
Madison Carra
Gabriela Chavez
Daisy Chege
Kristen Chianese
Emily Christie
Brian Cintron
Kelly Clare
Kathreen Collado
Danielle Collette
Dominic Colucci
Sarah Congden
Mikayla Costello
Rosemary Costello
Ashley Cronkhite
Cynthia Davis
Autumn DeBlois
Nicole DeFeo
Alyssa Dunham
Monica Esten

Adriana Ewig
Krystal Fitzgerald
Hayleigh Gagne
Emily Gay
Jennifer Girard
Ashley Girouard
Samantha Goncalves
Abigail Goodnow
Julia Grando
Tori Grano
Aleesha Grochoweski
Victoria Guay
Sara Guijarro-Sines
Lily Gyasi-Denteh
Maria Hernandez
Sydney Howard
David Ivanov
Taylor Johnson
Katie Jones
Miranda Kamukala
Alfiya Khuzhakhmetova
Caroline Kirk
Matthew Kisiel
Agata Kluk
Emily Krasinkiewicz
Connor LaFlamme
Rachel Lambert
Samantha Landry
Rheanna Lannon
Jayla Latham
Brittany LaVigne
Miranda Lebel
Michael Maggipinto Jr.
Taylor Malinowski
Flavia Marques
Jemma Marsh
Margaret Mathon

Kiana McDonald
Nicholas McElroy
Madison McGinnis
Kelsey Doray McMorrow
Mary Michaud
Lainey Mwangi
Sarah Nguyen
Ruth Njaaga
Caroline Njenga
Dekyong Nyandak
Solomon Tomeka
Parslow Oneka
Peter Otiende
Chynna Pacheco
Kayla Pasquel
Karlie Petlock
Meaghan Petty
Amber Piedra
Amy Pont
Danielle Poppel
Madison Quinn
Gabriela Rasuk
Michelle Redenz
Victoria Ricciardi
Deviyana Rivera
Kiara Rivera
Jocelyn Rodriguez
Mia Rotatori
Amanda Santerre
Shana Spratt
Daisia Stinson
Cassidy Sweeney
Alexander Szarkowski
Hanna Ton
Dawa Tsering
Josephine Yeboah
Yitian Zhang

 

Master of Science in Nursing
Jessica Abisla
Melinda Behrens
Lindsey Bowen
Tracina Brown
Kerrin Conceicao
Ann Covey
Erika Cisneros Cullen
Jessica Douglas
Michelle Ewing
Pamela Garrity
Rena Gilliam
Elaine Kalinowsky
Cassandra Keller
Kirsten Kennedy-Alvarado
Melissa Stewart Laws
Lia Long
Alexandra Marques
Caroline Mechan
Georgeann Natale
Pamela Neleber
Beth Osha
Courtney Peets

Deborah Pipan
Tara Schiller
Fawne St. Pierre
Ashley Stazzone
Nicholas Taylor
Brian Toia
Susan Williams

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Nursing
Samantha Gilpatrick
Lori Gramolini
Carly Masse
Claudia Palframan

Graduate Certificate
Sandra Neubig
Fawne St. Pierre
Nicholas Taylor
Susan Williams

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Anne Albano
Louisa Asianmah
Jaime Caron
David Chastain-Stultz
Lacey Harding
Marina Hoag
Beata Kubacka
Yolanda Marrow
Laura Monette-Currie
Kathleen Pont
Lou Rios
Abigayle Sidur
Jennifer Stebbins
Melecio Tan Jr.
Jennifer Tarczali
Lynda Tenorio
Catherine Thresher
Ashley Williams

HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Science in Nursing
Latisha Abraham
Ahmed Aljanabi
Matthew Aube
Paris Beaudette
Ash Berman
Jessica Boulanger
Kathryn Cardin
Enette Claxton-Toliver
Michelle Cosme Serrano
Jacquelyn Crosler
Chelsea Daniels
Leigh Montemagni
Rosemary Dennis
Makailah Desharnais
Elissa Dingman
Lillian Doherty
Amber Doucette

Monica Drew
Yana Dyurteyeva
Samuel Farinloye
Madeline Fenderson
Jose Flores
Noelle Fournier
Alison Hansen
Lindsay Hawley
Billie Jackson
Jessica Tynea Johnson
Kaye-Loni Johnson
Tanner Johnson
Victor Koskey
Jenafer Kularski
Valeriy Kuznetsov
Jennifer Lagoy
Laura Levin

Becky Lexial
Vadym Malenkyy
Shelley Mather
Sam Methe
Courtney Munns
Kerry Nagel
Crystal Pares
Maurice Ramogi
Jennifer Rivera
Jamie Schmitt
Amarilys Sepulveda
Briana Silva
Ryan Skowron
Jocelyn Soto
Jackie Tran
Mildred Velez
Evans Wangari
Megan Williams

SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Science in Nursing
Julia Bihler
Natia Bledose
Lori Borrego
Chase Boudreau
Olga Caraballo
Sharon Velazquez
Rossana Chum
Hope Connaughton
Chloe Connery
Brittany Cortis
Sandi Croteau
Leah Daisy
Alesya Danyuk
Julie Demoracski
Rebecca Ellis
Mariah Flores
Di Fu
Janice Garcia
John Graham

Savannah Granger
Madelyne Grunden
Rachael Hawley Gutierrez
Jameson Kebba
Ashlyne Khayesi
Maria Lajara-Cris
Diana Lane
Jasmin Lantigua
Elizabeth Lombardi
Taylor Lukas
Dana Lund
Ashley Maldonado
Alyssa Mansfield
Paskel McDonald
Danasha McKenzie
SophiecLellan
Robin Molina
Kayla Monroe

Leah Muise
Kristin Nothe
Dorothy Atieno Omondi
Janet Perez-Rivera
Brenda Pomeroy
Jessica Provenzano
Matthew Przybyszewski
Adam Quinn
Zachary Rajpold
Kavya Rejikumar
Joleen Rettura
Tifanie Rivera
Alexander Rokosz
Christopher Singer
Pavel Slivka
Waniekie Stewart
Melissa Stokowski
Samantha Trace
Thea Yvon
Anna Zelasko

UMASS AMHERST

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Rachel Aalto
Brendan Barrie
Patrick Bartosiewicz
Emma Becker
Makayla Belfiore
Laura Berry
Allison Brightman
Andrea Callahan
Allison Cebollero
Alana Connelly
Alexa Cruz
Alex Dai
Ria Deshpande
Tess Downes
Robin Dupre
Anna Duquette
Kevin Farwell
Katerina Filipova
Jillian Flynn
Marcus Friedel
Lauren Gusmini
Casey Heinrich
Jackson Hicks

Caroline Kennedy
Jennifer Kovarik
Andrew Lachtara
Joyce Li
Piper Lieto
Sarah Los
Jenelle Marius
Lauren McGrath
Alyssa Mello
Sophie Meltzer
Cailyn Merrill
Victor Mora
Tiffany Nguyen
Julie Obeng-Nyarkoh
Galen Oey-Langen
Luna Peary
Julie Pehlert
Jason Pham
Christina Phillips
Tessa Robertson
Jessica Rodrigues
Emily Schroeder
Grace Seaborn
Matthew Serdy
Brianna Shepherd
Aaron Sherck

Jessica Smith
Zuzanna Stepnowski
Olivia Teh
Holly Tremblay
Kylene True
Jefferson Wermuth
John Wilson
Samantha Yee
Joshua Zelikman

Accelerated BSN
Denise Anderson
Hannah Buckley
Devante Clarke
Danielle Culver
Karla Garcia
Todd Ruby

RN to BSN
Ronald Cruz
Robert Erardy
Michelle Gingras
Maryblessing Nnodim
Michele Ragston

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Olivia O’Brien Bass
Rebecca Brady
Mara Clawson
Christopher Diaz
Katherine Doherty
Alicia Ellis
Cori Fappiano
Alyssa Freeman
Stephanie Henry
Lorraine Howlett
Lucky Igbokwe
Sophia Khalifa
Kendra Lehman
Tara Moseni
Daniel Njuguna
Ronald Rollon
Emily Thomas
Mildrine Tulysse

Special Coverage Tourism & Hospitality Travel and Tourism

Let’s Have a Ball

Summertime is a great time to get away, but in Western Mass., it’s also a great time to stick around and enjoy the many events on the calendar. Whether you’re craving fair food or craft beer, live music or arts and crafts, historical experiences or small-town pride, the region boasts plenty of ways to celebrate the summer months. Let’s start with Hooplandia — a major basketball tournament that’s been a long time coming, as you’ll find out starting on the next page, but one that promises to grow even bigger as it returns year after year. After that, we detail 20 more recreational and cultural events to fill in those summer days. Admittedly, they only scratch the surface, so we encourage you to get out and explore everything else that makes summer in Western Mass. a memorable time.

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Home Improvement Special Coverage

Sustainable Solutions

By Mark Morris

Brian Rudd

Brian Rudd compares a traditional vinyl panel with an insulated one.

In the past year, energy prices have taken a bigger chunk out of everyone’s budget. Increases at the gas pump get the most attention, but rising costs for heating and cooling homes have also taken their toll on bank accounts.

That’s why, as homeowners look to renovate and update their spaces, energy efficiency is often top of mind.

As local contractors told BusinessWest, when homeowners build or invest in new projects, long-term energy savings have become a key consideration. The good news is that many home-improvement products today use technologies that deliver that energy savings better than ever before.

Brian Rudd, owner of Vista Home Improvement in West Springfield, explained that, when people consider vinyl siding, it’s an opportunity to make their house look good and create an insulation barrier that saves energy.

“The foam insulation that is behind the siding is amazing in the way it encapsulates the home,” he said. “The siding panel that faces out looks great and is designed to reflect the sun and slow down the transfer of energy, which keeps the house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.”

Rudd believes it’s important to stay on top of advances in materials and sees siding as more than a house covering; in fact, he considers siding installed 20 or 30 years ago “old technology.” Indeed, one industry statistic suggests that a proper siding job can increase energy efficiency on an average home up to 15%.

“There are advances happening in materials all the time, and we believe in staying on top of the latest technologies,” he added.

Another project that adds to aesthetics and energy efficiency is replacement windows. The Environmental Protection Agency notes that new windows can save energy and increase comfort. Like new siding, windows can also add to a home’s resale value.

“There’s nothing worse than having an attic that overheats in the summer and loses heat in the winter. Proper ventilation allows for better air flow, which contributes to a longer life for the roof and helps to better control a family’s energy costs.”

While Rudd said updating windows is always a good choice, he pointed out that it’s easy to forget about doors. “Most people with older doors have air leaks because, over time, doors shift out of place due to foundations moving from hot and cold temperatures over many years.

New doors are designed using newer technology and provide better insulation, he noted. “Some doors have self-leveling frames so they can adjust with changes in the seasons.”

Roofing technology also continues to advance as shingles are engineered with more reflective components. As important as the installation and materials, Rudd said the most effective energy savings with a new roof starts inside.

Patrick Rondeau

Patrick Rondeau says the rise in utility costs has driven demand for solar installations.

“We make sure there is proper ventilation in the attic space,” he said. “There’s nothing worse than having an attic that overheats in the summer and loses heat in the winter. Proper ventilation allows for better air flow, which contributes to a longer life for the roof and helps to better control a family’s energy costs.”

 

Here Comes the Sun

Due to international events and domestic refining issues, energy prices spiked across the board in 2022. While gasoline was a dollar higher at this time last year, it had a ripple effect on electric utility prices later in the year. At the two largest utilities in Massachusetts, National Grid raised its winter rates by 60%, and Eversource increased its rate by 30% in January.

Such increases have kept Patrick Rondeau busy. As general manager and co-owner of Valley Solar in Easthampton, he said the significant rise in utility rates has increased homeowner demand for solar-energy installations.

The cost to generate a kilowatt hour by solar averages between 7 and 14 cents over the life of the system. By contrast, winter utility rates were as high as 45 to 50 cents per kilowatt hour, he explained. “In an ideal scenario, a solar installation can produce 100% of the energy a person needs for their home.”

In many cases, in fact, solar installations can produce more than a homeowner currently needs. Rondeau encourages customers to build a system that will consider their future needs.

“In an ideal scenario, a solar installation can produce 100% of the energy a person needs for their home.”

“If someone is planning to buy an electric car, for example, their energy use will increase,” he said. “When people only look at today’s usage, they often come back two years later to see if they can add panels.”

Even if they don’t buy an electric car, Rondeau pointed out that energy use tends to increase after a solar installation because customers stop worrying about energy consumption. “It becomes a quality-of-life and comfort issue. The preoccupation with the thermostat setting goes away. I see it all the time.”

In Massachusetts, another advantage to generating more energy is net metering. When a homeowner’s solar panels generate more energy than needed, the excess energy can be sold back to the grid. As an example of how it works, Rondeau said a solar installation might produce 10,000 kilowatt hours each year, and 7,000 of those kilowatt hours might be produced during the five months of the year with the most sunshine.

“The homeowner will net meter a certain percentage of what they produce, which generates a credit on their electric bill,” he explained. “Then, in the winter months, when there are shorter, darker days, they use that credit. It’s essentially a wash.”

He further explained net metering with a familiar New England analogy. “It’s like squirrels socking away food for the winter. Instead of acorns, people are storing up credits on their electric bill.”

Some homes have limited roof or yard space to accommodate solar panels, so their systems might not generate 100% of the home’s energy needs. But Rondeau said going solar is still a worthwhile investment.

Josh Smith

Josh Smith shows off an outdoor unit that powers a mini-split heat-pump system.

“Some people are concerned about only producing enough energy for half of their needs,” he noted. “If you could lock in even half of your energy consumption at 14 cents, why wouldn’t you do that?”

 

Pump It Up

People with solar units can save even more energy and money when they install a heat pump. Recent advances in electric-powered heat pumps are helping homeowners to save energy without sacrificing comfort. These units have the ability to heat and cool a home and work best as a supplement to whatever heating system is already in the home.

“For years, heat pumps were found primarily in the south and warmer regions,” said Josh Smith, service manager for Berkshire Heating & Air Conditioning in West Springfield. “In the last 10 years, the technology has improved their efficiency so much that they are now a good choice for places like New England.”

In the simplest terms, a heat pump works like a furnace in the winter to warm the home and like an air conditioner in the summer to cool the house two to three times more efficiently than a traditional furnace or air conditioner.

For homes with a natural-gas furnace and ductwork, the heat-pump unit resembles a traditional central air-conditioner compressor. For houses without ductwork, a differently designed heat-pump compressor connects to a series of units inside the house. These air-handling units are known as mini-splits and provide cooling and heating for each room. One heat-pump compressor can feed up to six mini-splits, each one managed by remote control.

“For example, if three people are in the house and they all have different comfort levels, they can keep each room at a different temperature,” Smith said. “People really like this because they can have true zone-control for their heating and cooling using one main source.”

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that homeowners can save, on average, $1,000 per year by switching to a heat pump. Savings vary depending on the type of heating system in the home. For example, when a heat pump replaces an electric baseboard system, the savings can exceed $1,200.

By contrast, savings compared to a natural-gas furnace are a few hundred dollars. Making the switch from a natural-gas system is still encouraged because Massachusetts and other New England states have plans in place to significantly reduce the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels used for heating by the end of this decade.

“The states want more people to use electricity as their energy source,” Smith said, “and heat pumps are the most efficient form of electric heat.”

While heat pumps provide plenty of benefits as the main heating and cooling source, he went on, it’s smart to keep traditional heating systems in place as a supplement.

“I like having a backup source because we live in New England where every few years we get a long cold snap,” he said. “Heat pumps have a hard time keeping up when it’s really cold, so it’s good to have that backup source when you need it.”

Even as a supplemental source, today’s traditional heating systems are more efficient than units from 10 years ago.

“Everything in the heating and cooling universe is becoming more efficient,” Smith said. “Even new oil burners use less oil than in the past.”

 

What’s in Store?

The next big development in solar involves energy storage, an area Rondeau called an increasingly large part of his business. At the most basic level, storage means batteries to keep the excess energy generated from a solar installation.

New battery-storage units are available that can send energy back to the grid as well as store it for the homeowner. The state program Connected Solutions allows utilities to pull energy out of home-based batteries during the highest-demand times and then compensate the homeowner when there is less demand. It’s up to the individual how much energy they want to make available to the grid and how much they want to store.

“People who want to be off grid as much as possible can set up their storage so they can be self-sufficient to an extent without risking too much battery drain,” Rondeau said.

Because the cost of these sophisticated storage devices can be expensive, the state offers 0% loans from Mass Save.

The biggest benefit of energy storage is evident during power outages. With the batteries storing power, a home’s electric system can continue to work uninterrupted. Rondeau noted that stored energy can be more effective and less fussy than owning a backup generator.

“Generators need to be tested every month. When you need to use them, they are noisy, and you have to buy fuel for them,” he explained. “Also, there are no 0% loans available for generators.”

As technology allows home solar systems to perform more complex tasks, the user interface is becoming simpler.

“It’s like your smartphone,” he said. “What it’s doing in the background is complex, but what you are doing with your thumb is simple.”

Because new materials are coming to market all the time, it’s important for homeowners considering any of these projects to speak with a professional. The businesses we spoke with all offer free consultations to help people get a realistic idea of what will work for them.

“I suggest people do their research,” Rudd said, “and spend the extra time to make sure they are getting exactly what they want for their home.”

Tourism & Hospitality Travel and Tourism

Fun in the Sun

Beyond Hooplandia, the region offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational happenings for the whole family, from baseball to beer tastings; fireworks to festivals; jazz to jubilees. Here are 20 such upcoming events, and where to find out more about them. Enjoy!

 

Valley Blue Sox

MacKenzie Stadium, 500 Beech St., Holyoke

valleybluesox.pointstreaksites.com/view/valleybluesox

Admission: $5-$7; flex packs, $59-$99

Now through July 29: Western Mass. residents don’t have to trek to Boston to catch quality baseball. The Valley Blue Sox, two-time champions of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, play the home half of their 44-game schedule close to home at MacKenzie Stadium in Holyoke. Frequent promotional events like postgame fireworks and giveaways help make every game a fun, affordable event for the whole family.

 

Westfield Starfires

Bullens Field, 181 Notre Dame St., Westfield

www.westfieldstarfires.com

Admission: $10; flex packs, $99

Now through Aug. 6: Still can’t get enough baseball? Celebrating their fifth season of action, the Starfires, a member of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, play a slightly longer schedule (56 games) than the Blue Sox. The team plays at Bullens Field in a city with a rich baseball history, and peppers its games with plenty of local flavor and fan experiences.

 

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts Triathlon

Downtown Springfield

www.ironman.com/im703-western-massachusetts

Admission (for spectators): Free

June 11: Springfield will host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Mass. triathlon, which consists of a 70.3-mile journey as athletes will take on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Athletes will start with a downriver swim in the Connecticut River. Once out of the water, athletes will transition to the bike at Riverfront Park in downtown Springfield for the 56-mile ride around the region’s biking areas. Once back in Riverfront Park, the race will conclude with a run using the riverwalks and downtown streets of Springfield.

 

Juneteenth Jubilee

Downtown Springfield

facebook.com/juneteenthspfldma2023

Admission: Free

June 16-18: Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the U.S. two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth in Springfield will celebrate this holiday with three days of activities, including a flag raising at the Black Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Mason Square and an adult block party at Level 5 restaurant on June 16; a family fun day featuring music, kids’ activities, youth and business award presentationsl, complimentary food from Black-owned restaurants, and more on June 17; and a Father’s Day brunch at the Dunbar Center on June 18.

 

Worthy Craft Beer Showcase

201 Worthington St., Springfield

www.theworthybrewfest.com

Admission: $35-$50

June 17: Smith’s Billiards and Theodores’ Booze, Blues & BBQ, both in the city’s entertainment district, will host more than two dozen breweries at an event that also features live music from the General Gist and others, and plenty of food. The event will also feature a home-brew contest; Amherst Brewing will make the winner’s beer and serve it at next year’s Brew Fest. Designated drivers pay reduced admission of $10.

 

Green River Festival

One College Dr., Greenfield

www.greenriverfestival.com

Admission: Weekend, $169.99; Friday, $59.99; Saturday, $74.99; Sunday, $74.99

June 23-25: For one weekend every summer, Franklin County Fairgrounds hosts a high-energy celebration of music; local food, beer, and wine; handmade crafts; and games and activities for families and children — all topped off with hot-air-balloon launches and a Saturday-evening ‘balloon glow.’ The music is continuous on three stages, with more than 35 bands slated to perform.

 

Municipal Fireworks

Admission: Free

June and July: Western Mass. communities will host numerous fireworks events around the Fourth of July this year. Sites include Szot Park, Chicopee, June 24; Quarry Hill School, Monson, June 24; Look Memorial Park, Northampton, June 24; Westfield Middle School, June 25; Holyoke Community College, June 30; UMass Amherst McGuirk Stadium, July 1; Beacon Field, Greenfield, July 1; Smith Middle School, South Hadley, July 1; Six Flags New England, Agawam, July 1-3; and Riverfront Park, Springfield, July 4.

 

Berkshires Arts Festival

380 State Road, Great Barrington

www.americanartmarketing.com

Admission: $7-$15; ages 9 and under free

July 1-3: Ski Butternut plays host to the Berkshires Arts Festival, a regional tradition for more than two decades. Thousands of art lovers and collectors are expected to stop by to check out and purchase the creations of 155 jury-selected artists and designers from across the country, in both outdoor and air-conditioned indoor exhibition spaces. The family-friendly event also features demonstrations, food, and live music.

 

Monson Summerfest

Main Street, Monson

www.monsonsummerfestinc.com

Admission: Free

July 4: In 1979, a group of parishioners from the town’s Methodist church wanted to start an Independence Day celebration focused on family and community, The first Summerfest featured food, games, and fun activities. With the addition of a parade, along with booths, bands, rides, and activities, the event has evolved into an attraction drawing more than 10,000 people every year. This year’s parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by activities, music, and a beer garden later in the day.

 

Southwick Pro Motocross National

The Wick 338, 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick

www.thewick338.com

Admission: $30-$395

July 8: The Southwick National is back on the schedule at the Wick 338. This historic racetrack makes its return to the circuit on July 8 and will serve as the sixth round of the 2023 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Gates open at 7 a.m., and ticket prices span a wide range of viewing opportunities, including preferred and VIP options.

 

Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show

Route 20, Brimfield

www.brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com

Admission: Free

July 11-16, Sept. 5-10: After expanding steadily through the decades, the Brimfield Antique Show now encompasses six miles of Route 20 and has become a nationally known destination for people to value antiques, collectibles, and flea-market finds. Some 6,000 dealers and close to 1 million total visitors show up at the three annual, week-long events; the first was in May.

 

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

300 North Main St., Florence

www.glasgowlands.org

Admission: $5-$22; age 5 and under free

July 15: Held at Look Memorial Park, this 28nd annual festival celebrating all things Scottish features bagpipes, heavy athletics, Celtic dance, drumming, vendors, historical demonstrations, musical guests, children’s events, and much more. For the second straight year, guests can also attend a whiskey-tasting master class ($30) where they can sample and learn the differences and complexities of single-malt scotch whiskey, as well as learning the history of the spirit and how it is made.

 

Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival

Stearns Square, Springfield

www.springfieldjazzfest.com

Admission: Free

July 21-22: The annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival descends upon Stearns Square and surrounding streets this summer, offering a festive atmosphere featuring locally and internationally acclaimed musical artists. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend. The musical lineup will be announced soon on the website.

 

Springfield Dragon Boat Festival

121 West St., Springfield, MA

www.pvriverfront.org

Admission (for spectators): Free

July 29: The sixth annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival returns to North Riverfront Park. Hosted by the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, this family-friendly festival features the exciting sport of dragon-boat racing and will include music, performances, food, vendors, kids’ activities, and more. The festival is an ideal event for businesses and organizations looking for a team-building opportunity, and provides financial support for the Riverfront Club.

 

Brew at the Zoo

The Zoo in Forest Park, Springfield

forestparkzoo.org/brew

Admission: $50-$75; designated drivers $25-$35

Aug. 5: Brew at The Zoo is a fundraiser at the Zoo in Forest Park, featuring unlimited craft-beer samples from local breweries, a home-brew competition, live music, food trucks, games, and, of course, animal interactions. The fundraiser supports the general operating costs of the more than 225 animals that call the zoo home, many of which have been deemed non-releasable by a wildlife rehabilitator for reasons relating to injury, illness, permanent disability, habituation to humans, and other factors.

 

Agricultural Fairs

Admission: Varies; check websites

August and September: As regional fairs go, the Big E (thebige.com), slated for Sept 15 to Oct. 1, is still the region’s main draw, and there’s something for everyone, whether it’s the copious fair food, livestock shows, Avenue of States houses, parades, local vendors and crafters, or live music. But the Big E isn’t the only agricultural fair on the block. The Middlefield Fair (middlefieldfair.org) kicks off the fair season on Aug. 11-13, followed by the Westfield Fair (thewestfieldfair.com) on Aug. 18-20, the Cummington Fair (cummingtonfair.com) on Aug. 24-27; the Three County Fair in Northampton (3countyfair.com) on Sept. 1-4, the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield (fcas.com) on Sept. 7-10, and the Belchertown Fair (belchertownfair.com) on Sept. 22-24, to name some of the larger gatherings.

 

Glendi

22 St. George Road, Springfield

www.stgeorgecath.org/glendi

Admission: Free

Sept. 8-10: Every year, St. George Cathedral offers thousands of visitors the best in traditional Greek foods, pastries, music, dancing, and old-fashioned Greek hospitality. In addition, the festival offers activities for children, tours of the historic St. George Cathedral and Byzantine Chapel, vendors from across the East Coast, icon workshops, movies in the Glendi Theatre, cooking demonstrations, and more.

 

Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Mattoon Street, Springfield

www.mattoonfestival.org

Admission: Free

Sept. 9-10: Now celebrating its 50th year, the Mattoon Street Arts Festival is the longest-running arts festival in the Pioneer Valley, featuring about 100 exhibitors, including artists that work in ceramics, fibers, glass, jewelry, painting and printmaking, photography, wood, metal, and mixed media. Food vendors and strolling musicians help to make the event a true late-summer destination.

 

FreshGrass Festival

1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams

www.freshgrass.com

Admission: three-day pass, $64-$184; age 6 and under free

Sept. 22-24: The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is known for its musical events, and the FreshGrass festival is among the highlights, showcasing dozens of bluegrass artists and bands on four stages over three days. This year, the lineup includes Dropkick Murphys Acoustic, Lukas Nelson + POTR, Sierra Ferrell, Rhiannon Giddens, the Devil Makes Three, and many more.

 

Old Deerfield Craft Fair

8 Memorial St., Deerfield

www.deerfield-craft.org

Admission: $7, age 12 and under free

Sep. 23-24: This award-winning show that closes out the summer tourism season has been recognized for its traditional crafts and fine-arts categories and offers a great variety of items, from furniture to pottery. And while in town, check out all of Historic Deerfield, featuring restored, 18th-century museum houses with period furnishings, demonstrations of Colonial-era trades, and a collection of Early American crafts, ceramics, furniture, textiles, and metalwork.

 

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Supporting the Arts

Monson Savings Bank recently made a $4,000 donation to the Monson Arts Council in support of the local arts. “The Monson Arts Council does so much to bring the town of Monson and the surrounding communities together through the arts,” Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty said. “As a lifelong resident of Monson, I am always so impressed by the events and workshops the council puts together.”

Pictured: Moriarty (right) presents the $4,000 donation to Susan James and David Dupuis of the Monson Arts Council.

Pictured: Moriarty (right) presents the $4,000 donation to Susan James and David Dupuis of the Monson Arts Council.

 

Learning and Growing

The West Springfield Boys & Girls Club announced to renovations have been completed for its Little Futures Preschool classrooms at its Main Street facility. The new classrooms are the result of a collaborative effort between the club’s early-childhood education professionals and Caolo & Bieniek Architects. The goal was to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children to learn, grow, and thrive. The project was partial funded through the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant program administered by the Town of West Springfield.

West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Little Futures Preschool classroom

West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Little Futures Preschool classroom

 

Raise a Glass

Glendale Ridge Vineyard recently hosted about 30 wine enthusiasts for the latest event in its Vintner’s Tasting Series: Pétillant Naturel. Because every bottle tells a story, the tasting included an educational presentation by vintner Tim Beaudry, whose wine career has taken him to New Zealand, Napa, and Bordeaux, France. He shared his expertise, discussing how the wines taste as well as the story behind the four different styles of Pétillant Naturel and why he paired specific small bites with each of the wines.

tasting included an educational presentation by vintner Tim Beaudry

Glendale Ridge Vineyard wine tasting included an educational presentation by vintner Tim Beaudry

 

Agenda

Bountiful Bowls

June 13: Rachel’s Table, a program of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, will hold its biennial fundraiser, Bountiful Bowls, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The evening will celebrate the organization’s 30 years of serving the community; honor its founders, mentors, and supporters, and share information about its launch as a new nonprofit entity. Dave Brinnel, comedian and musician, will emcee the evening and will be joined by honorary chair and former state Sen. Eric Lesser. Among the honorees are the 10 female founders of Rachel’s Table in Springfield: Judy Ingis, Myra Gold, Susanne Osofsky, Liz Kittredge Rome, Patti Weber Weiner, Linda Skole, Ronnie Leavitt, Nancy Posnick, the late Daydie Hochberg, and Margie Berg. Also being honored are four mentors that have helped Rachel’s Table in its most recent growth phase, offering their skills and talents in seminal ways. They are Janice Greenberg, Jon Lasko, Jerry Munic, and the late Joseph Dorison. Finally, the Arbella Insurance Foundation will be honored as the entity that helped initiate the Growing Gardens program at Rachel’s Table, its food-equity and access program that works directly with those most affected by food insecurity to grow their own food. Food, refreshments, film, and entertainment will support Rachel’s Table’s 30th-year celebration to honor its past, present, and future. Visit www.rachelstablepv.org to learn more about the event and purchase tickets.

 

40 Under Forty

June 15: BusinessWest will host its annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. The class of 2023 was announced and profiled in the May 1 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. The gala will feature a VIP hour for the honorees and sponsors, networking, the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award (see finalist profiles beginning on page 5), and introduction of the class of 2023. The gala is sold out, but a livestream will be available at businesswest.com/40-under-forty/40underforty beginning at 6:30 p.m. The 40 Under Forty presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank, and the Alumni Achievement Award presenting sponsor is Health New England. Partner sponsors include Comcast Business, Live Nation, the Markens Group, MGM Springfield, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and Webber & Grinnell Insurance.

sheLEADS Conference

June 16: The Chamber of Greater Easthampton announced its upcoming women’s leadership conference, sheLEADS, to be held at Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. This year’s conference will feature a lineup of inspiring speakers who will share their personal stories and insights on leadership, career development, and understanding the power of knowing one’s worth. This year’s conference features two keynote speakers: Sabrina Antoine Correia, vice president of Public Engagement and Corporate Responsibility for New England, JPMorgan Chase; and Lindsay Barron LaBonte, branch manager, Applied Mortgage. Correia will discuss “Advocating for Yourself and Your Ideas,” and LaBonte will discuss “How I Found My Worth.” Other topics to be discussed during the conference include “Is Money Power,” a thought-provoking discussion featuring panelists Karen Curran of Curran & Keegan Financial, Diane Dukette of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Ashleigh Beadle of Sourcepass, and Joanna Ballantine of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Attendees will also participate in the interactive workshop “The RACI Side of Communication and Collaboration,” led by Tiffany Espinosa from Teal Executives, Mount Holyoke College. Event tickets cost $119. To register, visit business.easthamptonchamber.org/events.

 

Hooplandia

June 23-25: Registration for Hooplandia, a 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, is now open at www.hooplandia.com and includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. The tournament, presented by the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will take place on the grounds of ESE in West Springfield June 23-25, with special games at the Hall of Fame in Springfield. Dunkin’ was recently named presenting sponsor of the event, which is expected to attract thousands of fans and players as hundreds of games take place across more than 70 courts. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. With brackets that include veterans, first responders, youth, wheelchair athletes, college elites, and many more, there’s a spot on the court for everyone. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range from $75 to $190, with children under 8 and participants in the Special Olympics category being free of charge.

 

Wild Thing 5K/10K Race, 5K Walk

June 25: Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary will present its eighth annual Wild Thing 5K/10K Trail Race and 5K Walk. The race is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon, and all proceeds will benefit its extensive education programs and conservation efforts throughout Berkshire County. The races and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the wildlife sanctuary on West Mountain Road. Both routes feature the single-track trails and scenic carriage roads of nearby Kennedy Park. All racers and walkers are invited to a post-race celebration outside Pleasant Valley’s big red barn, where they can enjoy light refreshments. During this time, prizes will be awarded to top winners and runners-up of the 10K and 5K races. All race participants will receive a tote bag from Blue Q and are eligible to win prizes donated from local businesses. The first 350 participants will receive a limited-edition Wild Thing sticker. The entry fee for the races is $35 until Thursday, June 22; and $40 for day-of registrations. Runners age 12 and under are $10, and ages 13-18 are $20. Race-day registration will be held in person from 7 to 8 a.m. only. This year’s Wild Thing lead sponsor is Interprint, with support from many other local community sponsors. For more information, to register online, or to sign up to volunteer, visit www.massaudubon.org/wildthing.

 

Jack Rome Memorial 5K

Oct. 7: Local canine celebrity Jack Rome, official greeter of Gary Rome Auto Group, who peacefully passed away last year, will now be memorialized with an annual 5K run/walk to benefit the Foundation for Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) Animals. Sponsored by Gary Rome Hyundai and Western Mass News, the first annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K will take place at 10 a.m. at Forest Park in Springfield, and will be a family- and dog-friendly event. Visit runsignup.com/race/ma/springfield/jackromememorial5k to register. All funds raised will be donated directly to the Foundation for TJO Animals and will be used specifically for medical and veterinary care, emergency surgery, and rehabilitation services to help the animals find new, loving homes. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or for more information, contact Dara Davignon, executive assistant to Gary Rome, at [email protected] or (413) 420-8049.

People on the Move
Hannah Rechtschaffen

Hannah Rechtschaffen

The Greenfield Business Assoc. (GBA) hired Hannah Rechtschaffen as its newest association coordinator. With an extensive background in business development and creative placemaking, Rechtschaffen brings fresh energy to this crucial role in Greenfield’s business community. Rechtschaffen will focus her efforts on growing membership for the GBA — partnering with the city of Greenfield, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, and others — to further define the role and value of the association in the greater ecosystem. As the county seat, the health of Greenfield’s business sector is a vital beacon for how the county as a whole continues to keep and attract residents, tourists, and business owners alike. Rechtschaffen currently chairs the Sustainable Greenfield Implementation Committee, which supports the use and implementation of the city’s master plan. She is also a member of the Downtown Greenfield Alliance and the Local Cultural Council. For the last four years, she worked as director of Placemaking for W.D. Cowls, growing the Mill District project in North Amherst through events, social-media marketing, commercial tenant engagment, community development, and the opening of a local artist gallery. She is a former member of the Amherst Chamber Board, a member of the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2022, and a graduate of the Leadership Pioneer Valley class of 2021.

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John Ciolek

John Ciolek

John Ciolek recently joined the team at Associated Builders in South Hadley, where he will be active in sales, finance, and administration. He will also spearhead activities in the Ciolek family’s commercial real-estate business. Associated Builders (AB) is a third-generation, family-owned, design-build general contractor that has served the Pioneer Valley for morenthan five decades. Founded by his father in the early ’70s, John’s three brothers — Michael, Paul, and Tom — have led AB for the past 30-plus years. This is a return to the company of sorts for John, as he worked with the field crews with his brothers throughout his high-school and college years, gaining practical knowledge of the construction business. John brings extensive experience in finance and strategy garnered over a long career in banking and corporate strategy. Most recently, he was head of Strategic Initiatives at NGL Energy, where he was responsible for the company’s M&A activities and its sustainability efforts. Prior to that, he had a decades-long career on Wall Street, over the course of which he served as a managing director in Investment Banking for Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, and Citigroup. He started his banking career as a corporate lender for Shawmut Bank in Hartford, Conn. before attending the University of Michigan, where he received his MBA. He received a bachelor’s degree in political economy from Williams College in Williamstown.

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Bulkley Richardson welcomed three law students to its 2023 Summer Associate Program. The robust program will introduce law students to the inner workings of a law firm, where they will receive mentorship from lawyers ranging from firm leaders and retired judges all the way through the ranks to junior associates, and gain exposure to real-life legal matters. This year’s summer associates are Alexandria Abacherli, who is currently attending the University of Connecticut School of Law and who earned a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College, where she double majored in government & law and international affairs; Andrew Loin, who is currently attending Western New England University School of Law, where he is on the WNE Law Review, and who earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and business: entrepreneurship from the University of Rochester; and Nicole Palmieri, who is currently attending the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she is on the Connecticut Law Review and is a University of Connecticut Scholar, and who received a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in American studies from Christopher Newport University. Each summer associate anticipates a spring 2024 law-school graduation.

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Brenna Breeding

Brenna Breeding

bankESB recently promoted Brenna Breeding to Digital Marketing officer. She joined bankESB in 2020 as Digital Marketing manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for digital marketing content strategy and development and corporate website management, and will serve as the relationship manager for third-party vendors. Breeding earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management from the University of Delaware and recently earned a marketing certificate from American Bankers Assoc. Bank Marketing School.

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bankESB recently announced that Joe Williams has been hired as vice president, commercial lender. Williams has 12 years of banking experience, including his most recent roles as AVP, business banking officer at PeoplesBank, and AVP, credit officer at United Bank. He holds a master’s degree in communication from Bay Path University and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and finance from Westfield State University. He serves as president of the East Longmeadow Baseball Assoc., as well as treasurer of the East Longmeadow Housing Authority.

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The Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) announced the hiring of two new professionals, Kayla Soto and Aurora Pierangelo. With years of experience in their respective fields and a shared passion for driving growth and development in Western Mass., they are well-positioned to contribute to the mission of the EDC. Soto has joined the team as the new associate director of Economic Development and Special Projects. Originally from Manchester, Conn., she earned her bachelor’s degree in educational studies from Elms College and her master’s degree in higher educational leadership from Drexel University. With a professional background rooted in academia, community, and workforce development, she previously served as assistant director of Admissions and Collegiate Admission manager for Hillyer College at the University of Hartford, as well as the Lincoln Technical Institute and the Hartford Job Corps. She is also an accomplished entrepreneur with an online children’s clothing store. As a proud Latina businesswoman, Soto aspires to bring her diverse background and passion for growth to the EDC team. As associate director of Economic Development and Special Projects, she will be responsible for overall project and program management, planning, and leading events for the Western Massachusetts EDC, as well as building community and partnerships with regional leaders and stakeholders. Pierangelo joined the team as the new accounting specialist. With a diverse background and experience in managing complex organizations, she is responsible for managing various financial portfolios of the EDC. Previously, she served as assistant director of the Fraternity Managers Assoc. at the University of Rhode Island, where she managed 18 fraternity, sorority, and independent living-learning communities. There, she expanded house director training programs, managed new software implementations, and improved financial-management practices. A Western Mass. native, Pierangelo graduated with her MBA from Bay Path University and a bachelor’s degree in music theatre from SUNY Geneseo. She also manages a nonprofit, the Wilbraham Welcome Project. She is passionate about giving back to her community and excited to bring this same enthusiasm to her work with the Western Massachusetts EDC.

Company Notebook

Thornes Shops Cedar Chest, Stay Golden Change Hands

NORTHAMPTON — Two longtime downtown businesspeople, Lauren Gunther and Alex Feinstein, have together purchased two stores in Thornes Marketplace: Cedar Chest, which is in its 75th year, and Stay Golden, a new business on the first floor. Gunther, previously the merchandise manager for both businesses, and Feinstein, the former owner of GoBerry in Northampton and Amherst, purchased the stores in mid-April from Rich Madowitz, who is also a co-owner of Thornes. Gunther and Feinstein are both natives of Hampshire County. Feinstein closed his Amherst shop early in the pandemic, and the GoBerry in Northampton closed in January 2022. He has been doing pandemic-related financial consulting in the region and had been actively looking for his next challenge when Madowitz connected the two new co-owners late last year because he thought their skillsets were a great fit for joint ownership. Gunther has been with Cedar Chest for 13 years. Feinstein came into the mix in early December 2022 in a consultant role. Cedar Chest, an eclectic gift store, carries everything from home décor to stationery, loungewear, bath and body products, and holiday items. Its new sister store, Stay Golden, which opened in October 2022, offers primarily casual and business clothing for women along with jewelry and other accessories. About 30 associates work at the shops, with a half-dozen dedicated to Stay Golden. Gunther and Feinstein said they do not have plans to make changes to merchandise in the stores, but they will be looking at creating efficiencies that will allow them to make their staff team stronger.

 

Florence Bank Awards $150,000 in Customers’ Choice Grants

FLORENCE — In its 21st year, Florence Bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program awarded $150,000 to 46 area nonprofits in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary. Thirteen organizations received $5,000 grants: Dakin Humane Society, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Amherst Survival Center, Friends of the Williamsburg Library, Northampton Survival Center, Goshen Firefighter’s Assoc. Inc., Cancer Connection, Manna Soup Kitchen, It Takes a Village, Friends of Forbes Library, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Our Lady of the Hills Parish, and Friends of Lilly Library. These 23 organizations also received an award: Williamsburg Firefighter Assoc., $4,701; Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition Inc., $4,652; Easthampton Community Center, $4,309; Friends of M.N. Spear Memorial Library, $4,064; Northampton Neighbors, $4,064; Springfield Shriners Hospitals for Children, $3,917; Grow Food Northampton Inc., $3,819; Amherst Neighbors, $3,721; Smith Vocational High School PTO, $3,721; Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, $3,624; Performing Arts Charter School, $3,575; Therapeutic Equestrian Center, $3,575; Kestrel Land Trust, $3,427; Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation, $3,330; Northampton Community Music Center, $3,232; Safe Passage, $3,134; Empty Arms Bereavement Support, $2,987; New Hingham Elementary School PTO, $2,987; R.K. Finn Ryan Road School, $2,889; Whole Children, $2,693; Belchertown K-9, $2,595; Northampton Football League, $2,545; and Tapestry, $2,448.

Voting takes place all year long, online at www.florencebank.com/vote and in bank branches, and each customer has only one vote. To qualify for a community grant, organizations must receive at least 50 votes. In 2022, roughly 7,000 votes were cast, making 36 nonprofits eligible for a grant; the other 10 funded organizations were invited to attend the event and were surprised with their $500 award. They are: the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hampshire County, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, Gray House, Holyoke Community College Foundation, Mental Health Assoc. Inc., Springfield Rescue Mission, the Parish Cupboard, and Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center. Over the past 21 years, Florence Bank has donated a total of $1.5 million to 165 organizations.

 

Delaney’s Market Store Opens in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — The fourth Delaney’s Market store, located at 459 Granby Road, South Hadley, opened with a ribbon-cutting celebration on May 25. Delaney’s Market is a retail store that features chef-inspired, ready-made meals that are fresh and ready to serve with no real effort. Delaney’s Market strives to assist the busy individual or family that wants to eat a quality lunch or dinner at their home or office without the hassle of long prep times or high costs. The South Hadley location is unique because it is the new home of Delaney Market’s production kitchen. The first Delaney’s Market store, located at the Longmeadow Shops in Longmeadow, has been open since 2016. The Wilbraham and Westfield locations have been open since 2019.

 

Keiter Corp. Spins Off Site-work Division into Wholly Owned Subsidiary

FLORENCE — Keiter Corp. has formally spun off its excavation and site-work division, Hatfield Construction Inc., into a wholly owned subsidiary in a move that President Scott Keiter said poises the new organization for growth. Historically, the division served only Keiter clients, but it will now scale up to serve many other clients in the industry. Key leaders in the firm will be Bill Moynihan, director of Operations, in charge of project management and field operations; and Dylan Courtney, director of Pre-construction, who will oversee project development, estimating, and sales. Hatfield Construction offers services including trucking and hauling, excavation, demolition, sewer and water, septic systems, land clearing, stormwater systems and trenching for underground utilities. Keiter said the business also works closely with solar companies, assisting them with trenching and ground-mount systems. Hatfield Construction has approximately 20 employees in roles ranging from equipment operator and laborer to site foreman and management.

 

HCC Lands $1.28M Grant to Create Free Program

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has landed a $1.28 million grant to launch a new, free certificate and internship program intended to help address a shortage of workers in the human-services industry. The grant, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services, will cover the full cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students who want to earn a certificate in human services coupled with a paid internship at one of four local social-service agencies. Partnering with HCC on the grant are Gándara Center, ServiceNet, Mental Health Assoc., and Jewish Family Services. The two-semester Social Service Internship Program will begin in the 2023-24 academic year, with up to 30 students starting this fall and another 30 next spring. Recruiting for those two classes is now underway. The human-services industry presents a wide variety of career options for people who are interested in providing care to children, seniors, adolescents, the homeless, or individuals dealing with substance abuse or mental-health issues. The total savings on attendance is estimated to be $5,384 per semester for full-time students. During their second-semester internship, students will receive a stipend of $2,500, which equates to roughly $20 per hour for 10 hours per week. Additionally, the grant provides for the creation of two new full-time positions: a human-services certificate coordinator to focus on recruiting, planning, and academic support; and a social-services coordinator to coordinate the internships and help students with any non-academic issues that might interfere with their education. The 24-credit human-services certificate students earn can also be ‘stacked’ or applied toward an associate degree in human services, which could then lead to a bachelor’s degree in social work. For more information or to complete a general-interest form, visit hcc.edu/hsv-grant.

 

Yiddish Book Center Receives $100,000 Capital Grant

AMHERST — The Yiddish Book Center announced it has been awarded a capital grant in the amount of $100,000 from MassDevelopment and Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund. This grant will support the center’s crucial infrastructure project to replace its aging boilers and heating system. Founded in 1980, the Yiddish Book Center has been preserving and promoting Yiddish language and culture for more than four decades. Located on a picturesque, 10-acre apple orchard adjacent to the Hampshire College campus in Amherst, the center opened its current facility in 1997. The replacement of the original boilers, which have been in service since 1996, is essential to ensure the ongoing safety and functioning of the facility. The project will involve installing high-condensing, low-fire, energy-efficient boilers; updating piping, valves, and controls; and integrating the system with the existing geothermal HVAC controls. Additionally, the project will include the replacement of circulating pumps and pneumatic control systems with more efficient Ecocirc pumps, as well as the elimination of the compressor, reducing the need for regular service and inspections. The replacement of the boilers will significantly enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support the center’s ongoing efforts to maintain an environmentally responsible facility. Funded annually through the governor’s capital spending plan, this round of cultural facilities grants is supported by a $10 million capital bond appropriation approved in 2022. The Healey-Driscoll administration has also proposed a $10 million appropriation in its second supplemental budget to support an additional round of the program.

 

 

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Supports RiverCulture Events

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced its sponsorship of the 2023 Summer Event Series organized by RiverCulture, the creative-economy program of the town of Montague. The series features a variety of cultural events happening in the five villages of Montague and the Turners Falls Cultural District, including live music, outdoor movies, theater, family activities, and festivals. The series aims to showcase the rich and diverse cultural offerings of the region and to foster community engagement and enjoyment. As a community bank, Greenfield Cooperative Bank is committed to supporting local arts and culture and to enhancing quality of life for its customers and neighbors. Paper copies of the calendar of events are available at local retail stores and restaurants, or can be downloaded at www.riverculture.org.

 

LightHouse Signs Agreement for Possible New Home

HOLYOKE — LightHouse Personalized Education for Teens in Holyoke announced it has signed a purchase-and-sale agreement for the historic Congregation of the Sons of Zion building at 378 Maple St. in downtown Holyoke. The agreement establishes a 120-day inspection and planning period to determine the viability of the move. LightHouse is a personalized, competency-based middle and high school now in its eighth year in its current location in the STEAM Building at 208 Race Street in Holyoke. LightHouse’s tagline is “changing what school can be.” Current renovation estimates are being drawn up and are expected to run well into the millions of dollars, so LightHouse is in the beginning stages of applying for grants and preparing for a capital campaign to fund all the work that needs to be done. LightHouse has grown strategically during its eight years, from a program serving 36 students in its first year, 2015, to its current enrollment of 75 students. Students come from towns and cities across the Pioneer Valley, including Holyoke, and as far away as New Haven, Conn. Almost half of the student body are Holyoke public-school students who attend LightHouse full-time through a public-private partnership, a model for innovation for school districts everywhere.

 

Food Bank Honored with Lauren Arms Ledwith Award

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that the Lauren Arms Ledwith Award for 2023 has been awarded to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and its outstanding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach team. The Food Bank was awarded this honor at the Department of Transitional Assistance’s (DTA) annual meeting with more than 100 local SNAP community-outreach partners. The award was presented to Christina Maxwell, Beth Ziemba, Megan Schuck, Stephanie Gibbs, and Luis Perez Jr. for continuously demonstrating a commitment to creating a better tomorrow for their communities by helping to eliminate hunger. At the meeting, acting DTA Commissioner Mary Sheehan recognized the outstanding work done during the past year to connect residents with SNAP. Currently, almost 656,000 households receive SNAP benefits, a 45% increase from pre-pandemic levels. Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been a pioneer in the community by providing food to individuals and families located in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. It has addressed food insecurity by meeting people where they are, conducting outreach at food pantries, meal sites, shelters, colleges, senior centers, correctional facilities, libraries, and veteran-serving agencies.

Incorporations

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

ADAMS

AKCA 28 Corp., 69 Park St., Adams, MA 01220. Muzaffer Akca, 17 Temple St., Apt. C Adams, MA 01220. Pizza restaurant.

BELCHERTOWN

Mosaic Inc., 179 Orchard St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Brittany Johnson, same. Retail and manufacturing of textile and flooring.

EASTHAMPTON

Spirit of the Heart Inc., 186 Northampton St., Suite C, Easthampton, MA 01027. Nancy Rothenberg, same. Martial arts studio.

GREENFIELD

The Gathering of Greenfield, 16 Woodbine St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Cynthia Gonzalez, 204 Fairview St. West, Greenfield, MA 01301. Organized to establish and oversee a place of worship, teach and preach the gospel to all people, and conduct humanitarian outreach and charitable and humanitarian services.

HOLYOKE

Peacekeeper Cleaning Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Suite 101, Holyoke, MA 01040. Priscilla Johnson, same. Commercial and residential cleaning services.

LUDLOW

Minutemen Builders S Corp., 15 Barrett St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Andre Mouga Queiroga, same. General contractor.

NORTHAMPTON

Gemini Research Inc., 220 Grove St., Northampton, MA 01060. Rachel Volberg, same. Conduct studies relative to the effects of gambling on society.

PALMER

Palmer Basketball Association Inc., 24 Converse St., Palmer, MA 01069. Joseph Nompleggi, same. Charitable organization to provide basketball to the villages of Palmer by arranging, promoting, and organizing basketball competition involving boys and girls in grades 1-8 who are Palmer residents.

PITTSFIELD

Sport Xposure Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rhea Elcock, 63 Nottinghill Road, Apt. 2, Brighton, MA 02135. Expose and prepare students to the many aspects of careers in sports.

Celltrion USA Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Joonserk Seo, same. Sales and distribution of biopharmaceutical products, brand-name and generic pharmaceutical products, and COVID-19 test kits.

SHEFFIELD

Berkcare Inc., 216 Main St., Sheffield, MA 01257. Jeaneen Buchanan, same. Nonprofit corporation organized to care for and educate people with developmental, physical, and/or learning disabilities, as part of a worldwide social initiative that creates communities that include people with and without intellectual disabilities, and to empower people to live, grow, learn, and achieve together.

SPRINGFIELD

JCL Heating and Cooling Inc., 47 Ladd St., Springfield, MA 01109. Juan Liriano, same. To sell, install, repair, replace, and service all types of heating and cooling equipment.

Blaze Restaurant Inc., 20 East Alvord St., Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01108. Guyseymore Wilson, same. Restaurant business.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

VAS Enterprise Inc., 21 West School St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Anna Balaeva, 94 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, MA 01077. Consulting services.

WILBRAHAM

Mandarin Wilbraham Family Inc., 2571 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Wen Zhen Gao, 3159 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Restaurant.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of April and May 2023.

BELCHERTOWN

Auntie Elsie’s
40 Daniel Shays Highway, #4
Eleanor Adoboe

B-Town Electric
72 Edelcy Dr.
Michael McKenzie

Bulldog Finish Carpentry
3 Mill Valley Road
Anthony Trifone Jr.

Deirdre Marley Consulting
95 Enoch Sanford Road
Deirdre Marley

Jen Belanger Nutrition LLC
172 Warner St.
Jennifer Belanger

Lola’s U.S. Premium Products LLC
21 Pheasant Run
Bernadette Guillermo

Making Waves the Salon
8 Jabish St.
Cathy Mellin Burton

S&R Site Services
175 Jabish St.
Scott Grondin

CHICOPEE

5 J’s Cleaning Service
140 Skeele St.
Antonio Jimenez

6 Corazonsitos Daycare
58 Mount Carmel Ave.
Nancy Vazquez

Abt Landscaping
19 Elm St.
Kyle Abt

Del Valle Cleaning Services
231 Grove St.
Rey Del Valle

Fast Forward Learning & Development
141 Waite Ave.
Myra Quick

Lugar de Encuentro LLC
53 Springfield St.
Daisy Gomez

Redbrick Core
38 High St.
Joe Albino

Sutherland Painting
18 Gagne St.
Kurt Sutherland

Tylunas Funeral Home
159 Broadway St.
Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts II Inc.

DEERFIELD

Crossman Financial Services and Insurance
235 Greenfield Road
Adam Robinson

Dead Eye Prints LLC
9 River Road
Alexandra Noonan

Farm Hands
667 River Road
Jessica Moody

Fly Butterfly LLC
110 Hillside Road, Suite 11
Angela Parker

FreshStart Carpentry
6 Thayer St., Apt. B
Oscar Olvera Soto

Hillside Farm
76 North Hillside Road
Kelly Kicza

JMJ Advertising
51 Graves St.
Yves Jacques

Moody Brothers Farm
667 River Road
Jessica Moody

Neighbors
242 Conway Road
Sawkat Wally

River Bard Farm
194 Lower Road
Carl Berwick

Warm Colors Apiary
2 South Mill River Road
Daniel Conlon

 

EASTHAMPTON

Altech Alarm
28 Pomeroy St.
Steven Coughlin

Better Beginnings Birth Services
12 Laurel Dr.
Erika Laquer

Facials & Fatties
58 Everett St.
Daisy-Rose French

Hannah Tosi, LICSW
123 Union St., Suite 300
Hannah Tosi

Jude Ribisi
16 Deerfield Dr.
Christopher Trentola

Professional Cyber Services
59 East St., Apt. 1
Antonio Cruz Pagan

Pure OCD
113 Pleasant St., Apt. C
Ana Feliciano

SF Associates
80 Maple St.
Shelly Fournier

Tall Dog Electronics
48 Parsons St., Unit 6
Daniel Gilbert

Union Street Bistro and Bakery
35 Union St.
Kimberly Scribner

LENOX

Collegiate Power Washing
5 Crystal St.
Emmitt Shove

LONGMEADOW

Jane L. Mantolesky, Attorney at Law
80 Mill Road
Jane Mantolesky

Lanouette Tech & Safety
16 Massachusetts Ave.
Henry Lanouette

Quality Brush Painting
322 Frank Smith Road
Nikolay Gerosimchuk

Vending Galaxy
140 Maple Road
Cole Stannard

MONSON

Dazed
399 Boston Road West
Richard Rainone

Goldrick Home Decorating
70 Margaret St.
Michael Goldrick

O’Hara and Sons
27 Harrison Ave.
Patrick O’Hara

Shiny Colors Nail Corp.
117 Main St.
Young Sook Kim, Yong Yu

PITTSFIELD

203kRehabNow.com
82 Wendell Ave.
KLE Inc.

Berkshire Mazda
765 East St.
Patrick Sheehan

Davis and Mitchell Reporting
269 Eleanor Road
Heather Davis

DF Construction/Remodeling
32 McArthur St.
David Fish

Eye Care Center
457 Dalton Ave.
Amanda Hale

Farina Heating Cooling & Plumbing
81 Meadowview Dr.
Brian Farina

G.B. Window Cleaning Service
111 Fourth St.
Gladis Bravo

J&M Pipe & Tobacco
421 North St.
Dilipkumar Patel

Jean’s Cleaners
324 North St.
Mack Holdings LLS

KLE Project Services
82 Wendell Ave.
KLE Inc.

Lisa Lakatos
11 Cherry Hill Dr.
Lisa Lakatos-Cusson

Maces Marine
990 Valentine Road
Maces Marine Inc.

Mary’s Carrot Cake
58 Pomeroy Ave.
Mary McGinnis

Nifty Cleaners
105 Elm St.
Mack Holdings LLC

PHS Softball
112 Oliver Ave.
Brian McDonald

Remote Car Audio and Accessories
48 Dalton Ave.
Eduardo Gonzalez

The Sandman
300 Barker Road
Donald Wendling

Typical Columbian Products
123 Elm St.
Edwin Avila Alvarez

SOUTHAMPTON

Sirius Quartet
34 High St.
Jeremy Harmany

SOUTH HADLEY

Citizens to Protect Private Property Interests
118 Ferry St.
Rudolf Ternbach, Jacqueline Dupre

The Institutional View
137 Amherst Road
Andrew Addison

SOUTHWICK

Aerogreen Urban Farm LLC
23 Bonnie View Road
Renee McGee

Ginger Roots Skin Bar
535 College Highway
Jill Decoteau

Great2BHome
19 Crescent Circle
Laurie Walhord

Subway
535 College Highway
Clifford Laraway

WESTFIELD

Cozy Nails & Spa Inc.
420 Union St.
Lianyu Yu

Double Stitch Shop
103 North Elm St.
Rymma Mkrtchian

Eclectic Finds at the Bismarck
16 Union Ave.
Laura Kelleher

Gold & Diamond Buyer
99 Springfield Road
7C Diamonds Inc.

J&J Burrhand Technician
45 Crane Ave.
Jose Cruz

JD Maintenance
73 Meadow St.
Jonathan Davila

Jibber Self Storage
402 Southampton Road
Alexander Colby

Richards Jewelers
461 East Main St.
7C Michaels Inc.

Ridgeway Avionics
25 Ridgeway Ave.
Steve Dickinson Jr.

Sophisticated Productions
33 Stuart Place
Melissa Tessier

WILBRAHAM

Artful Play
2141 North Boston Road
Rhonda Black

I&J Home Improvement
25 Brainard Road
Anatolie Balour

KB Construction
316 Stony Hill Road
Kristopher Barnes

Paramount Construction
35 Springfield St.
John Pappanikou

SLM Creative Crafts
6 Webster Lane
Shannon Michael

Bankruptcies

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

Baiardi, Dean F.
107 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2023

Barden, Scott Alan
167 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2023

Biathrow, Cheryl A.
78 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2023

Canavan, Vincent M.
Corbett, Shannon M.
210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/28/2023

Faircloth, Jennifer B.
56 Old Feeding Hills Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/27/2023

Gomez, Arlette I.
97 Tyler St., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/04/2023

Hernandez, Rebecca
475 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/04/2023

Larange, Linda J.
711 South Barre Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/28/2023

Lopez, Luis M.
77 Alexander St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/27/2023

McNamee, Jr., William T.
2230 Old Turnpike Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/01/2023

Mello, Fabiola S.
166 Podunk Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/27/2023

Poirier, Gail H.
2085 Memorial Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2023

Ransom, Michelle Marie
a/k/a O’Brien, Michelle Marie
PO Box 48
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/02/2023

Rivera, Yumillie
13 Victoria Park
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2023

Rosado, Hector R.
90 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/27/2023

Samson, Maureen A.
20 Dorrance St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2023

Smith, Douglas W.
Viggiano-Smith, Barbara A.
29 Pineywood Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2023

Taylor, Carl A.
34 Sumner Ave., Apt. 412
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/04/2023

Welch, Thomas F.
P.O. Box 1597
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2023

 

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1823 Hawley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $721,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Biggs
Seller: David R Hansen
Date: 05/01/23

396 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Elmers Community Center Inc.
Seller: Greenfield Savings Bank
Date: 05/12/23

83 South St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Susan A. Craft
Seller: Thomas F. Snow
Date: 05/12/23

BERNARDSTON

371 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Laura Ferguson
Seller: Grasso, Dolores M., (Estate)
Date: 05/09/23

BUCKLAND

50 State St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $420,750
Buyer: Shelburne Falls Enterprise Center
Seller: Ronald G. Pierce
Date: 05/05/23

CHARLEMONT

Avery Brook Road Lot 1
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Steven G. Moseley
Seller: Bayard C. Austin
Date: 05/05/23

64 Heath Stage Ter.
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Frances W Hall
Seller: Phyllis Herrera TR
Date: 05/02/23

COLRAIN

12 Wilson Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Robert K. Riecken
Seller: Alan N. Emond
Date: 05/08/23

CONWAY

1733 Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Amanda Kirk
Seller: Barker, David Scott, (Estate)
Date: 05/01/23

DEERFIELD

61 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Zigmont J. Ambros
Seller: Richard R. Ambros
Date: 05/08/23

Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Marisol Properties LLC
Seller: Pasiecnik, James M., (Estate)
Date: 05/11/23

Settright Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Marisol Properties LLC
Seller: Pasiecnik, James M., (Estate)
Date: 05/11/23

36 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $333,828
Buyer: NNPL TSeries 2012-1
Seller: Bertha F. Markowski
Date: 05/03/23

65 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $410,500
Buyer: Zachary Wright
Seller: Mark A. Wightman
Date: 05/01/23

GREENFIELD

165 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Christina Zorzi
Seller: Robert Long
Date: 05/05/23

381 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: King Triton Properties LLC
Seller: William D. Kilgour
Date: 05/03/23

75 River St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Swostik R. Magar
Seller: Paul Viens
Date: 05/12/23

12 Stanley St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Sean Connors
Seller: Daniel P. Schwartz
Date: 05/11/23

78 Woodard Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Purpose Storage Greenfield
Seller: Greenfield Self Storage LLC
Date: 05/01/23

HEATH

Avery Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Steven G. Moseley
Seller: Bayard C. Austin
Date: 05/05/23

MONTAGUE

125 Chestnut Hill Loop
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Michael Alger
Seller: Herbert E. Phillips
Date: 05/05/23

16 Chestnut St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Gretchen M. Parker
Seller: Edward F. Sulda
Date: 05/04/23

39 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Allen
Seller: Joshua P. Colwell
Date: 05/11/23

400 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph L. Mayrand
Seller: Austin Int
Date: 05/01/23

NEW SALEM

414 Daniel Shays Hwy.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Quabbin Stop LLC
Seller: Timothy J. Laferriere
Date: 05/12/23

NORTHFIELD

1056 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Timothy Otto
Seller: Johnny A. Otto
Date: 05/08/23

ORANGE

15 Center Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Matthew J. McBride
Seller: Curtis S. Noel
Date: 05/11/23

673 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Dale O. Killip
Seller: Royal Development Projects LLC
Date: 05/09/23

117 West Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David A. Gillis
Seller: Rhoda M. Martinelli
Date: 05/11/23

Winter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Evelyn Toro
Seller: Oakland Development Co. LLC
Date: 05/01/23

SHUTESBURY

32 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Joshua P. Colwell
Seller: A9N Group LLC
Date: 05/12/23

487 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Celli
Seller: Hermann C. Vargo
Date: 05/10/23

SUNDERLAND

21 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Hubbard
Seller: Cindy L. Benjamin
Date: 05/05/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

90 Alexander Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Siedlik FT
Seller: Sandra B. Morin
Date: 05/05/23

75 Alhambra Circle, North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Edward L. Melloni
Date: 05/01/23

223 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Mbnz Hld Co
Seller: Donald J. Vermette
Date: 05/05/23

162 Glendale Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Jose J. Bermejo
Seller: Fiore Santaniello
Date: 05/05/23

23-25 Kanawha Ave
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Valentina Fedorenko
Seller: Suk H. Forrester
Date: 05/02/23

413 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Victoria Weltlich
Seller: Jeffrey M. Tobias
Date: 05/09/23

585 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Hillary F. King
Seller: Michael A. Toto
Date: 05/05/23

118 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Megan O’Donnell
Seller: Kelly A. Grassetti
Date: 05/12/23

323 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Carolyn Pacheco
Seller: Azusa RT
Date: 05/09/23

303 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Gina M. Nascembeni
Seller: Richard Merchant
Date: 05/01/23

239 South St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Our Town Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Cousineau, James R., (Estate)
Date: 05/04/23

BRIMFIELD

8 Governor Fairbanks Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Davis
Seller: Via FT 2017
Date: 05/05/23

26 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $194,750
Buyer: Methuselah RT
Seller: Jonathan Stone
Date: 05/10/23

71 West Old Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Paul Kosiba
Seller: Pamela J. Tavares
Date: 05/09/23

CHICOPEE

16 Adams St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Joseph Evborokhai
Seller: James R. Gosselin
Date: 05/12/23

681 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jessica Kelley
Seller: Klaus Sr., Theodore, (Estate)
Date: 05/02/23

1345 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Burnett Chicopee RT
Seller: SRF Burnett LLC
Date: 05/03/23

1355 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Burnett Chicopee RT
Seller: SRF Burnett LLC
Date: 05/03/23

237 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mason Capital Ventures LLC
Seller: Nancy A. Chmura
Date: 05/01/23

53 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Murat O. Kavlak
Seller: Richard E. Jette
Date: 05/11/23

185 Fletcher Cir.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Kimberly R. Keesee
Seller: Jones RT Of 2020
Date: 05/05/23

56 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $227,100
Buyer: Ryan Whitehead
Seller: Robert J. Lavigne
Date: 05/05/23

11 Hastings St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael Clemente
Seller: Philip J. Alarie RET
Date: 05/01/23

803 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kyle Pare
Seller: Eileen Pare
Date: 05/10/23

803 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $338,633
Buyer: Kyle Pare
Seller: Patricia Biela
Date: 05/10/23

50 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Cynthia I. Davila Acevedo
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 05/09/23

22 Keyes Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jean D. Donoghue
Seller: Gerald L. Grondin
Date: 05/05/23

79 Marlborough St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Vazquez
Seller: Harold D. Piligian
Date: 05/01/23

52 McCarthy Ave
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Tokyo S. Baldwin
Seller: Pamela A. Rousseau
Date: 05/08/23

262 McCarthy Ave
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Brian M. Colty
Seller: Laurie A. Gaudet
Date: 05/05/23

919 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RTNC Auto Wash Inc.
Seller: Chabot Burnett & Carrier
Date: 05/12/23

1423 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Chicopee Food Stop LLC
Seller: Speedway LLC
Date: 05/11/23

185 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: MHI Properties LLC
Seller: Young Jr., Samuel Lee, (Estate)
Date: 05/08/23

82 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Julio A. Melendez
Seller: Robert E. McQueen
Date: 05/05/23

486 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: William J. Stetson
Seller: David Carlos
Date: 05/05/23

42 Tremont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Angelo Waiters
Seller: Deonte J. Daniels
Date: 05/10/23

17 White St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Meaghan K. Murphy-Rennie
Seller: Carl Droy LT
Date: 05/05/23

37 White St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Steven C. Lear
Date: 05/03/23

57 Willwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $128,701
Buyer: Mass Pike LLC
Seller: RMAC TR Series 2018 G-CTT
Date: 05/08/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

161 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $517,000
Buyer: Dennis Xayasone
Seller: Adam Hession
Date: 05/10/23

15 Fairway Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Peter J. Marathas
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 05/05/23

74 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Daniel Filonov
Seller: Aneta M. Sucharski
Date: 05/03/23

2 Lyric Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Shadow M. Pereira
Seller: John Martin
Date: 05/02/23

9 Mereline Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 25 Granby Street LLC
Seller: Michael J. Matos
Date: 05/03/23

10 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $789,000
Buyer: Adam Hession
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 05/10/23

3 Robin St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Harris Bierhoff
Seller: Federal National Mtg. Assn.
Date: 05/11/23

HAMPDEN

79 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Jonathon Rodrigues
Seller: Brian O’Connor
Date: 05/11/23

23 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Cory Cotter
Seller: N. B. Florian-Theriaque
Date: 05/01/23

HOLLAND

166-B Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Terry A. Varley
Seller: Paul G. Leone
Date: 05/12/23

131 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Vanessa A. Lewis
Seller: John D. Porier
Date: 05/02/23

HOLYOKE

157 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Esther M. Cartagena-Colon
Seller: Four Harps LLC
Date: 05/09/23

6 Briarwood Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Bourque
Seller: Kevin E. Ross
Date: 05/01/23

9 Charles St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: B&B Realty Partners LLC
Seller: KNC Home Renovations LLC
Date: 05/01/23

71 Fairfield Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Victor Danilchenko
Seller: Joseph A. Oleksak
Date: 05/08/23

86 Kane Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Norman J. Liquori
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/10/23

614 South Summer St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rivera
Seller: Thomas A. Spring
Date: 05/09/23

538 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alexis Gonzalez
Seller: Virgilio Gonzalez
Date: 05/11/23

271 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Eric Prigmore
Seller: Meng S. Wang
Date: 05/02/23

295-297 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jose A. Ramos
Seller: Four Harps LLC
Date: 05/01/23

LONGMEADOW

56 Bellevue Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,200
Buyer: Samantha Schneider
Seller: Susan Winn
Date: 05/03/23

341 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Dina L. Nguyen
Seller: David G. Clarke
Date: 05/10/23

176 Dunn Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Robert Chiaruttini
Seller: Katelyn S. Kopcsay
Date: 05/04/23

14 Wendover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Ingrid F. Smyer
Seller: Beth A. Grace
Date: 05/12/23

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 79
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Samantha P. Alves
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 05/05/23

21 Barrett St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Sarah Bunker
Seller: Elizabeth A. Scanlon
Date: 05/02/23

Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Rui Serrazina
Seller: Joe V. Chaves
Date: 05/05/23

777 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael J. Hill
Seller: Helen E. Carrier TR
Date: 05/02/23

33 Isabel Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Deborah Alkema
Seller: McKenzie FT
Date: 05/12/23

88 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Adriana Ramos
Seller: Gary V. Evangelista
Date: 05/08/23

6 Marie St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Auguste P. Valley
Seller: Kay Loudon
Date: 05/04/23

96 Prospect Gardens
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Randy P. Pascale
Seller: Richard P. Perreault FT
Date: 05/11/23

40 Stebbins St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $283,505
Buyer: Anna D. Vital
Seller: Michael Giza
Date: 05/05/23

Sunset Ridge
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Nelson Mourao
Seller: Lorrijane Massa
Date: 05/05/23

75 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $191,250
Buyer: Bear Stearns Alt-A TR 2007
Seller: David M. Murphy
Date: 05/02/23

95-97 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $2,675,000
Buyer: HP Rum LLC
Seller: K&W Rainbow LLC
Date: 05/11/23

PALMER

30 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Brian J. Chechile
Seller: John L. Duquette
Date: 05/09/23

2029-2031 High St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: DDS 56 Properties LLC
Seller: A To Z Property Management
Date: 05/01/23

11 Kelly Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Benjamin K. Applebee
Seller: Brian J. Chechile
Date: 05/08/23

11 Kelly Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Benjamin K. Applebee
Seller: Brian J. Chechile
Date: 05/09/23

241-A Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Bethany L. Joyce
Seller: Crystal Nugent
Date: 05/01/23

1053-1055 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Gramse Realty LLC
Seller: Jonathan E. Neumann
Date: 05/01/23

1126 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alexandria Morrissey
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 05/04/23

141 Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: David W. Luce
Seller: Stoney RT
Date: 05/09/23

SOUTHWICK

96 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Ashton Bourbonnais
Seller: Dean M. Rankin
Date: 05/08/23

4 Crystal Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Barry
Seller: Robert S. Tetrault
Date: 05/12/23

7 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $575,800
Buyer: Ashley T. Abel
Seller: Jianwei Liu
Date: 05/05/23

49 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kenneth Sparaco
Seller: Norman Liquori
Date: 05/10/23

SPRINGFIELD

36 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Ana A. Valladares-Arias
Seller: Noelia I. Rojas
Date: 05/03/23

138 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Tajudeen Yoosuf
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 05/02/23

139 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Elda S. Lopez
Seller: Brvsa Associates LLC
Date: 05/09/23

22 Bentley St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dexter T. Miller
Seller: Anthony Surrette
Date: 05/12/23

34 Border St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Melvin Alvarado
Seller: Pioneer Housing LLC
Date: 05/12/23

90 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Aubree Phillips
Seller: Williams, Allhdene, (Estate)
Date: 05/12/23

46 Brittany Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Devon Dias
Seller: Belanger, Michael A., (Estate)
Date: 05/08/23

35 Bronson Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: A-O-K RT
Seller: RJB Properties LLC
Date: 05/01/23

222 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: 38 Center Square RT
Seller: CMC Development Associates LP
Date: 05/11/23

234 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: 38 Center Square RT
Seller: CMC Development Associates LP
Date: 05/11/23

11 Carpenter Court
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Laura M. Bettencourt
Seller: Hlre Development LLC
Date: 05/05/23

95 Catalina Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Helen O. Herrera
Seller: Voskoboinik, Leonid, (Estate)
Date: 05/12/23

243 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Feliciano A. Bonilla
Seller: HSI Asset TR 2006-WMC1
Date: 05/09/23

84-86 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: 84 Chapin Terrace LLC
Seller: Caraballo Realty LLC
Date: 05/05/23

322-324 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mohamad A. Alsmail
Seller: Stavarakis FT
Date: 05/11/23

31 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Elyse N. Konicki
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/05/23

77 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Aaron T. Le
Date: 05/12/23

22-24 Dunhill St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Julissa L. Acevedo
Seller: Jose A. Negron
Date: 05/02/23

25 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James McCloskey
Seller: Smails LLC
Date: 05/05/23

17 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Ever Prosperity International Group
Seller: Maynard Hamre Investments LLC
Date: 05/05/23

216-218 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jacque Rivera
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 05/08/23

52 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Jorge A. Henriquez
Seller: Mint Realty Group LLC
Date: 05/12/23

11 Front St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Rock Hard Holdings LLC
Seller: Mbmb LLC
Date: 05/03/23

61 Fullerton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Alexsis K. Alvarez
Seller: Exultant RT
Date: 05/01/23

53 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Marie F. Elysse
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/04/23

748 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: John Beigert
Seller: John Hunt LT
Date: 05/02/23

77 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Om Sai Property Investments LLC
Seller: Jonathan Bermudez
Date: 05/04/23

21 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Robert Perkins
Seller: Kathleen V. Wyler
Date: 05/01/23

63 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Willord D. Burke
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 05/02/23

73 Knox St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Frederic Abboud
Seller: Knox Street RT
Date: 05/02/23

51 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: D&M Realty & Investments LLC
Seller: Tavernier Investments LLC
Date: 05/12/23

33 Lester St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jarelis Rodriguez
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 05/05/23

17 Lombard St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Dawell J. Bautista
Seller: Jean S. Bussolari
Date: 05/01/23

182 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Terri M. Henry
Date: 05/05/23

192 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Madeleine E. Smith
Seller: SRV Properties LLC
Date: 05/10/23

41 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Andrew J. Foley
Seller: Melissa L. Smith
Date: 05/02/23

94 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: D. & M. Realty & Investment LLC
Seller: Dale White
Date: 05/03/23

25-27 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Marianna Alvarado
Seller: Robert J. Paskins
Date: 05/11/23

102-104 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Three Amigos Realty LLC
Seller: Fournier, Nancy Lee, (Estate)
Date: 05/12/23

15 Mulberry St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Rhma1 LLC
Seller: Phoenix Houses Of New England
Date: 05/12/23

254 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Mason Capital Ventures LLC
Seller: Ernesto Ayala
Date: 05/04/23

1446 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Richard Corthell
Seller: Glenn M. Lungarini
Date: 05/10/23

1938 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Edwin F. Brignoni
Seller: Madeline Merced-Santos
Date: 05/12/23

1943 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sunita Mudgett
Seller: Manuel D. Santiago
Date: 05/12/23

1178 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Unity 16 Acres LLC
Seller: Yen-Cheng Lai
Date: 05/10/23

34 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Rolvin Colindres
Seller: Ahmed Aljanabi
Date: 05/01/23

22 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michelle Alvarez
Seller: Elizabeth L. Davis
Date: 05/12/23

175 Progress Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 175 Progress LLC
Seller: RST RT
Date: 05/01/23

165 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: James Darosa
Seller: HB3 Alternative Holdings LLC
Date: 05/12/23

225 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jose A. Negron-Bonilla
Seller: Emmanuel Y. Tete-Donkor
Date: 05/02/23

15 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joan Doucette
Seller: Alex E. Karosas
Date: 05/05/23

48-50 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Gemila Abdella
Seller: Luis Marrero
Date: 05/02/23

156 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Shaquana Bailey
Seller: Tatiana Ramos
Date: 05/05/23

89 Sparrow Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mortgage Equity Conversion TR
Seller: Thelma M. Smith
Date: 05/03/23

99 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: 99 Strong Street RT
Seller: Alex Dobiecki
Date: 05/01/23

73 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: JHN Investment LLC
Seller: Boston Federal Investment Holding Corp.
Date: 05/04/23

583 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Deivi T. Margarin
Seller: Jessica King-Green
Date: 05/09/23

111 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,111
Buyer: David Roffo
Seller: Forethought Life Insurance Co.
Date: 05/12/23

1103 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Abdulrahman R. Dubai
Seller: Ashraf M. Galal
Date: 05/10/23

WALES

87 McBride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kayla Cazares
Seller: Abednego RT
Date: 05/05/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

48 Abigaile Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Maria I. Villar
Seller: George R. Sullivan
Date: 05/09/23

47 Amherst St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joel M. Marrero
Seller: Bianca A. Marrero
Date: 05/08/23

100 Bonnie Brae Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Boucher
Seller: Zytkiewicz, Isabelle M., (Estate)
Date: 05/12/23

27 Chester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ali N. Alzirkany
Seller: Ratna B. Darjee
Date: 05/09/23

44 Clara St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Brian Boyle
Seller: Danielle L. Lamagna
Date: 05/05/23

696 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Corey B. Williams
Seller: 696 Elm Street Realty LLC
Date: 05/11/23

17 Fabyan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Blair
Seller: Kayla R. Lusnia-Buteau
Date: 05/12/23

65 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Nina Barszez
Seller: Denise A. Cordeau
Date: 05/03/23

100 Frederick St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Jared Kegoro
Seller: Gennady Belyshev
Date: 05/12/23

50 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Elizabeth G. Borrette
Date: 05/12/23

20 Hummingbird Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kyle Matzko
Seller: Fevzi Ramazanov
Date: 05/05/23

132 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Olivia Hoess
Seller: Michael D. Rheaume
Date: 05/10/23

82 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Mass. Trans Realty LLC
Seller: Old Day Realty LLC
Date: 05/03/23

1715 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $5,200,000
Buyer: HP Rum LLC
Seller: Lena St LLC
Date: 05/11/23

21 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Arisleidy G. Perez
Seller: Timothy J. Roberts
Date: 05/05/23

WESTFIELD

29 Butternut Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Amenadiel RT
Seller: Gordon J. Rogers
Date: 05/04/23

108 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jennifer P. Smidy
Seller: Wozniak, Agnes M, (Estate)
Date: 05/05/23

28 Fawn Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Dong Kim
Seller: Laura J. Ferguson
Date: 05/08/23

60 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,975,000
Buyer: HP Rum LLC
Seller: 60-62 Franklin Street LLC
Date: 05/11/23

Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Vadim Popovichenko
Seller: Steven Rosinski
Date: 05/11/23

57 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Markos
Seller: Gabriel L. Santiago Diaz
Date: 05/02/23

21 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jovan D. Roman
Seller: Andrey Yurovsky
Date: 05/01/23

15 Massey St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Charles Diemer
Seller: Wesley E. Punch
Date: 05/05/23

 

65 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Bilodeau, Lydia, (Estate)
Seller: Diane R. Bilodeau
Date: 05/02/23

76 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John W. Powers
Seller: Adam Marshall
Date: 05/10/23

86 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sarmad Almoula
Seller: Omaha Property Manager LLC
Date: 05/08/23

64 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Daniel Cabey
Seller: LKN Realty Investments LLC
Date: 05/01/23

123 Shannon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Dupuis
Seller: Kevin M. Barlow
Date: 05/05/23

384 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Rex W. Post
Seller: Beverly A. Burek
Date: 05/09/23

494 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Anthony Sgueglia
Seller: Joseph A. Del Guercio
Date: 05/01/23

WILBRAHAM

5 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kayla Raymond
Seller: Michael K. McIntyre
Date: 05/01/23

19 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $530,500
Buyer: Patrick L. Darby
Seller: Edward D. Vito
Date: 05/01/23

29 Faculty St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 05/03/23

586 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Meredith
Seller: Sonja Flynn
Date: 05/02/23

7 Mark Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Violet Alvarado-Slatis
Seller: Daniel Swiecanski
Date: 05/12/23

19 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $521,000
Buyer: Nicole Florian-Theriaque
Seller: Gary N. Stone
Date: 05/02/23

2 Mirick Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Marissa A. Lafond
Seller: Adam, James Daniel, (Estate)
Date: 05/05/23

5 Oxford Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Olivia Caldwell
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/23

6 South Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Rachelle J. Smith
Seller: McKay, Ruby R., (Estate)
Date: 05/10/23

120 Washington Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $197,730
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Rachel E. Dewhurst
Date: 05/04/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1299 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $456,000
Buyer: Margaret Mailloux
Seller: Julia S. Mawson
Date: 05/04/23

101 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $537,000
Buyer: Douglas Bick
Seller: Julia C. Federman
Date: 05/04/23

684 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Anke Voss
Seller: Vincent M. Biggs
Date: 05/01/23

792 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Amee Trivedi
Seller: Geoffrey C. Dawe
Date: 05/09/23

48 Hunters Hill Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Cammi M. Yamashiro
Seller: Eric Martz Lt
Date: 05/05/23

83 Larkspur Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Matthew Fuller
Seller: Ben S. Branch
Date: 05/11/23

55 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: South Pleasant Street LLC
Seller: Amherst-S Pleasant LLC
Date: 05/10/23

356 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: Scotia Roopnarine
Seller: Joseph J. Ellis
Date: 05/01/23

665 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $430,665
Buyer: Nathan T. Wilson
Seller: Hasung Song
Date: 05/08/23

Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Alan E. Travis
Seller: Linda Calmes Jones LT
Date: 05/01/23

Wildflower Dr., Lot 17
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Courtney O. Rose
Seller: Robert W. Jackson
Date: 05/11/23

BELCHERTOWN

360 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Katharine E. Wyland
Seller: Harstad, John Henry, (Estate)
Date: 05/08/23

369 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Joseph Bernard
Seller: Reo Acquisition I LLC
Date: 05/01/23

251 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Caleb M. Holmberg
Seller: Donna M. Lusignan
Date: 05/11/23

Woodland Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Michael C. Jurkowski
Seller: Jeffrey M. Almeida
Date: 05/01/23

Woodland Lane, Lot H
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jake Trombley
Seller: Bell Property Corp.
Date: 05/11/23

CHESTERFIELD

333 Ireland St.
Chesterfield, MA 01084
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Piet Bleyendaal 2008 FT
Seller: William E. Lyon TR
Date: 05/05/23

EASTHAMPTON

20 Colonial Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Erin Everett
Seller: Alexander Hoar
Date: 05/05/23

3 Concord Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: John A. Powell
Seller: Patricia A. Zwirko
Date: 05/05/23

14-16 Hampton Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc
Seller: Edward R. Boyer
Date: 05/12/23

31 Union St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Alexppark LLC
Seller: Mountain View Investments LP
Date: 05/12/23

GRANBY

150 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $376,125
Buyer: Kenneth P. Mulder
Seller: Currier, Georgia L., (Estate)
Date: 05/12/23

26 Smith Ave
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ted D. Velasco
Seller: Gloria Lyons
Date: 05/10/23

HADLEY

3 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $790,000
Buyer: Hamza Qazi
Seller: Brandi G. Labanc
Date: 05/12/23

North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: North Maple Street LLC
Seller: Thomas A. Lees 2020 RET
Date: 05/03/23

Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: North Maple Street LLC
Seller: Thomas A. Lees 2020 RET
Date: 05/03/23

HATFIELD

249 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Barry J. Picard
Seller: Diane Landry
Date: 05/02/23

8 Molloy Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mortgage TR
Seller: Joan T. Turban
Date: 05/01/23

187 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Wickles
Seller: Kathleen A. Dunn
Date: 05/03/23

HUNTINGTON

44 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Angela Steward
Seller: Kyle Harmon
Date: 05/05/23

218 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Natalie Saloio
Seller: Laurie J. Diemer
Date: 05/05/23

NORTHAMPTON

24 Indian Hill
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Welch
Seller: David W. Pritchard
Date: 05/01/23

31 Indian Hill
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Ellen Darabi
Seller: David W. Pritchard
Date: 05/12/23

98 Lake St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $535,700
Buyer: Jessica R. Pfeffer
Seller: Brown Morrison FT
Date: 05/05/23

25 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Rynek LLC
Seller: 300 Elm Street LLC
Date: 05/04/23

Maynard Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sundeep Shukla
Seller: Lauren J. Shatz
Date: 05/12/23

372 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Jake Q. Hooker
Seller: Nina M. Barszcz
Date: 05/03/23

44 Washington Ave
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $953,000
Buyer: Gerome A. Miklau
Seller: Robert J. Postel
Date: 05/09/23

12 Wilder Place
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Hayden Schulingkamp
Seller: Brady, Alice N., (Estate)
Date: 05/11/23

SOUTH HADLEY

44 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Andrew L. Wilkins
Seller: Vitaliy Andriychuk
Date: 05/02/23

161 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Benjamin Geyer
Seller: Benjamin G. Glickenhaus
Date: 05/04/23

SOUTHAMPTON

129 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $935,000
Buyer: RET of Brian J. Ingledue
Seller: Lewinski, Alexander, (Estate)
Date: 05/05/23

113 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Cordon LLC
Seller: Baker, Robert E, (Estate)
Date: 05/05/23

34 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ben S. Apodaca
Seller: Gil Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 05/05/23

WARE

39 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Todd Russo
Seller: Nancy C. Godbout
Date: 05/01/23

413 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Ardfield Teach LLC
Seller: Richard Gregoire
Date: 05/08/23

212 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Camille E. Goddard
Seller: C&E RT
Date: 05/05/23

11 Kelly Road
Ware, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Benjamin K. Applebee
Seller: Brian J. Chechile
Date: 05/08/23

32 Maple Ave
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $203,500
Buyer: Mark Medina
Seller: Connie Leung
Date: 05/10/23

9 Mechanic St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Peak Development LLC
Seller: Three A. Realty Co. Inc
Date: 05/01/23

17 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Vikki Patrakis
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 05/04/23

45 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Stephen C. Clouse
Seller: Lisa Gauvin
Date: 05/03/23

58 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brookmaple LLC
Seller: Rick T. Chu
Date: 05/05/23

21 Westbrook Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Roger J. Lebel
Seller: Was, Janina S., (Estate)
Date: 05/04/23

WILLIAMSBURG

2 Hillenbrand Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Mark Mantegna
Seller: George H. Fleischner
Date: 05/01/23

WORTHINGTON

4 Capen St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: David M. Smedley
Seller: Leonard Fishman
Date: 05/12/23

24 Indian Oven Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kyle Dempsey
Seller: HUD
Date: 05/12/23

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of April and May 2023.

CHICOPEE

Center for Human Development
187 Fairview Ave.
$100,000 — Remove and replace existing egress stairs with new stairs

Chicopee Child Development
989 James St.
$41,998 — Roofing

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$401,000 — Student lounge renovations on first and third floors of O’Leary Hall

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$55,000 — New finishes for Room 207 in Berchmans Hall

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$52,000 — New finishes for Room 216 in Berchmans Hall

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$45,000 — New finishes for lacrosse locker room

Hampden Charter School of Science
20 Johnson Road
$9,500 — Install crushed-stone pad

 

Sean Hozempa
179 East St.
$12,500 — Demolish commercial structure

LSH Investment LLC
116 School St.
$10,000 — Interior, non-structural demolition of drop ceilings, bar and seating areas, stages, flooring, and wall paneling

Nouria Energy
520 Montgomery St.
$25,000 — Replace 13 existing auto vacuum units, remove existing footings and replace with new footings and vacuum posts/arms

EASTHAMPTON

Joe Pandolfo
124 Northampton St.
N/A — Repair damaged area

HADLEY

Walter Czajkowski
135 Mount Warner Road
N/A — Install rooftop solar array

Research Park LP
100 Venture Way
N/A — Demolish five walls, install new office doors and entrance door

LEE

CHP
Quarry Hill Road
$74,000 — Replace existing windows with new, energy-efficient vinyl windows

Michael Considine, Shawn Leary
47 Main St.
$11,850 — Roofing

Open Door Church
87 Summer St.
$31,600 — Roofing

St. Mary’s Church Society
115 Orchard St.
$13,350 — Roofing

LENOX

MRG CRW Holdings LLC
55 Lee Road
$10,000 — Erect two yurts

NORTHAMPTON

Committee for Northampton Inc.
225 Nonotuck St., Unit D
$8,000 — Structural repairs to front porch

Gleason Bros. Inc.
7 Pearl St.
$1,950 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Texas Beads

Gleason Bros. Inc.
7 Pearl St.
$1,350 — Non-illuminated projecting wall sign for Texas Beads

LHIC Inc.
34 North Maple St.
$260,000 — Interior renovation for cannabis cultivation facility

Smith College
44 College Lane
$878,138 — Renovate rooms 401, 449, 452, and 455 in Sabin-Reed Hall

Smith College
44-46 College Lane
$549,346 — Renovate Rooms 121-123 in Sabin-Reed Hall and Rooms 105-109 in Burton Hall

Smith College
2 Tyler Court
$275,900 — Renovate Room 301 in McConnell Hall

Sunwood Development Corp.
31 Chapel St.
$285,000 — Construct new office building

Webber & Grinnell Insurance
8 North King St.
$10,220 — Non-illuminated wall sign

Webber & Grinnell Insurance
8 North King St.
$12,220 — Non-illuminated wall sign

Webber & Grinnell Insurance
8 North King St.
$2,280 — Illuminated wall sign

Webber & Grinnell Insurance
8 North King St.
$1,250 — Non-illuminated wall sign

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$5,000 — Repairs to DI main from MAC building to main hospital

The Clock Tower Associates Inc.
75 South Church St.
$74,300 — Office-space renovation

Wilmer Dominguez
30 Division St.
$15,000 — Siding

Eagles Club LLC
146 First St.
$5,000 — Replace front door, repair walls and ceiling, and paint entry

Chris Vandesteene
24 Hamlin St.
$12,600 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$71,762 — Remove covered Emergency Department drop-off area for temporary use as emergency triage containment area

Behavioral Health Network Inc.
471 Chestnut St.
$10,000 — Remove and replace sub-floor area

Boston Road/Pasco Rt. 20 Retail LLC
1300 Boston Road
$90,000 — Remodel vacant tenant space into new nail salon

Honore LLC
270 Worthington St.
$196,400 — Alter interior space of restaurant and relocate kitchen area

Tree House B LLC
333 Bridge St.
$160,000 — Roofing

Tree House B LLC
268 Sumner Ave.
$160,000 — Roofing

Commercial Real Estate Special Coverage

The Last Big Piece of the Puzzle

 

Lee Pouliot

Since he’s only 37, Lee Pouliot has only known the buildings on the Uniroyal site as empty shells. With the request for proposals, that may finally change.

 

Lee Pouliot says he’s always had what he calls a bit of a fascination with what is known simply as the Uniroyal property in Chicopee — although there is nothing simple about it.

He grew up the city, but, because he’s only 37 (and a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty winner in 2020), all he’s known of the buildings — most of them, anyway — is as empty shells, the subjects of stories that almost every long-time resident of this community tells about working at the tire-manufacturing complex, or being related to someone who did.

While he was earning a master’s degree in landscape architecture at Cornell more than a dozen years ago, Pouliot took this fascination to a higher level, engaging himself and a few of his classmates in a final project — one that would create a development plan for the complex of buildings for the Uniroyal and adjacent Facemate properties, located in the center of the city.

Later, as an intern in the Chicopee’s Community Development office and then as a staffer in that office, he worked with city leaders to move a project to redevelop that complex, through a series of critical next steps.

“The reality is that there are a number of developers who have considerable experience with mill conversions. And so, in some ways, the city is trying to target developers who have this kind of experience, in the hope that we can see something creative done with those buildings that keeps them standing.”

And now, as city planner, a position he’s held since 2015, Pouliot is playing a lead role in writing what is essentially the final chapter in a long, complicated story that has, in some ways, been more than 40 years in the making.

This chapter involves a 9.58-acre parcel at the Uniroyal site, one of two yet to be developed, the other a 10-acre parcel being eyed by the city for recreational uses. A request for proposals was recently issued for the first of those parcels, which includes four buildings, including one that served as an administration building.

Those requests are due back on July 21, and Pouliot, like everyone else in the city, is anxious to see what the development community has in mind for this parcel, which is being marketed as RiverMills at Chicopee Falls, and especially the four remaining buildings on it, which the city opted not to demolish, in part because of their structural soundness.

the former Uniroyal buildings

This drone shot shows demolition of one of the former Uniroyal buildings. A request for proposals has been issued for the still-standing structures at the top of this image.

“The reality is that there are a number of developers who have considerable experience with mill conversions,” he explained. “And so, in some ways, the city is trying to target developers who have this kind of experience, in the hope that we can see something creative done with those buildings that keeps them standing.”

The bid package issued by the city touts this as “one of the largest contiguous areas of former industrial properties poised for redevelopment in Western Massachusetts.”

Further, the big package notes, “unlike other comparable sites, most of the costly and lengthy procedures required to prepare for redevelopment have been completed, reducing the risk and uncertainty typically associated with brownfield redevelopment.”

It is hoped that these amenities, if they can be called that, will trigger the imaginations of developers and yield some intriguing proposals, said Pouliot, adding that there are many possible uses for the buildings and the property. Housing is still a priority for the city and region, and the buildings, with some work, will lend themselves to that purpose. But there are other potential uses as well, he said, including retail, hospitality, and service businesses.

For this issue and its focus on commercial real estate, BusinessWest talked with Pouliot about the long journey that Chicopee has taken to reach this critical juncture with the Uniroyal property, and what might happen next.

 

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

When asked what it was like, personally and professionally, to see the project reach this important milestone, Pouliot exhaled, glanced toward the ceiling, and then shook his head a few times.

“Housing is still a priority. I think anyone looking at the state of housing in the Commonwealth, or this country, would be foolish not to consider housing a likely piece of redevelopment here.”

The body language spoke volumes about the length and complexity of this project, which has been ongoing — in some respects, anyway — longer than he’s been alive and has involved several different mayors, planners, and Community Development directors.

“In some ways, it feels odd that we’re nearing the end because so much of our time has been focused on getting to this point,” he said. “But it’s also significant — this has been no small feat for a community of Chicopee’s size; this is a huge milestone for the city.”

Recapping the Uniroyal story quickly, Pouliot said it starts back in the late 1800s, when that the land was first used for manufacturing. From 1896 to 1898, the property was owned by Spaulding and Pepper Co., which manufactured bicycle tires. Fisk Rubber Co., which later changed its name to United States Rubber Co. and then to Uniroyal, manufactured bicycle, automobile, and truck tires and adhesives at the site from 1898 to 1981.

a shift change at the Uniroyal plant

This photograph, taken some time in the 1930s, shows a shift change at the Uniroyal plant, which employed more than 3,000 people in its heyday.

Uniroyal closed its plant in 1980 and sold the property — which stretched over 65 acres and included 23 buildings — to Facemate Corp., located adjacent to Uniroyal, in 1981.

Fast-forwarding, he said the city spent years working to acquire both the Uniroyal and Facemate property (Facemate went bankrupt in 2003), and did so in 2009, soon embarking on a massive cleanup that would cost more than $40 million and involve federal, state, and local money, while also planning work for development.

Eventually, individual parcels on the site were developed; the initial redevelopment project involved construction of the RiverMills Senior Center. Later, a private developer built River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls on a three-acre parcel. A third, four-acre parcel has been optioned to Brisa Development LLC of New York, which plans to build a mixed-use development that includes a 107-unit apartment building, an indoor sports complex, and a brewery and restaurant.

The 9.58-acre parcel that is the subject of the request for proposals is essentially the last big piece of the puzzle, said Pouliot, adding that it’s dominated by the four remaining Uniroyal buildings.

One is the administration building, or Building 26. The city has an agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission to try to see that structure redeveloped, he explained, adding that it is eligible for listing on the National Historic Register.

There is also a smaller building, what Pouliot called a retail shop for Fisk Rubber Co., where it sold and even installed tires, as well as two large manufacturing buildings, numbered 27 and 42, that are considered to be in “structurally decent condition,” he said.

“Instead of incurring the cost of demolition, which would have been a few million dollars more than what we were paying for cleanup, we decided to preserve them and see if there was appetite within the development community to do something with them,” he explained, adding that, if there is no appetite for taking them on, the city will look at what developers are proposing and decide the best course from there.

“We’re not going to predicate a decision on just whether or not all the buildings can be reused,” he said. “Certainly it is the city’s intention to sell the land and see something happen; this is just one of the criteria we’re looking at to see what the development community can respond with.

“There are a number of developers who would prefer raw land, but the reality with this site is that it’s not raw land,” he went on. “You could consider this an industrial archaeological site; there are going to be limitations on development regardless of whether the buildings are standing or not.”

Elaborating, Pouliot said he’s learned much about the property — and tire manufacturing — over the years, including the fact that, at some point between the two world wars (exactly when he’s not sure), the U.S. government began to oversee rubber production to make sure there would be enough tires for the war effort.

This government involvement helps explain why many of the buildings at the Uniroyal site, including Buildings 27 and 42, were built to withstand aerial bombing, he went on, adding that the structures are still sound a century or more after they were built, in some cases, which may become a factor in whether those in the development community want to try to do something with them. “Their structural capacity is incredible.”

Returning to the matter of what the city would like to see by way of development, Pouliot said priorities were spelled out in the River Mills Vision Plan, the development plan created for both the Uniroyal and Facemate properties combined.

“We were looking for redevelopment that reconnected these properties to the Chicopee Falls neighborhood and supported the neighborhood with appropriate-scale development,” he said of the overarching objective, adding that there hasn’t been any connection, other than history, for many years.

aerial shot from 2008

This aerial shot from 2008 shows the Uniroyal complex before the start of demolition of many of the buildings at that site.

This effort would ideally be a mixed-use project that can connect people with the river, he went on, adding that housing was, and still is, a need within the city.

“Housing is still a priority,” he said. “I think anyone looking at the state of housing in the Commonwealth, or this country, would be foolish not to consider housing a likely piece of redevelopment here.”

When asked for a timeline for the project, Pouliot said the city will likely take six to eight months to review the submitted proposals before eventually choosing a preferred developer. That developer will then need time to secure the various forms of financing that will be needed, he said, adding that it will likely be two to four years before work actually commences.

 

View to the Future

Returning to that project that he and a few of his classmates took on at Cornell, Pouliot said that, while creating that development plan — one that in many ways mirrored the one crafted by the city — he and the others involved worked to get a “feel for the community’s relationship with this property, its context within the city, and what they wanted to see.

“And one of the big takeaways, even for me, having grown up in this city, was just how many families had someone who worked at this property throughout history,” he went on. “So many people could tie themselves back to a sports league or working there, or the shift changes — we heard so many stories about how loud and noisy Chicopee Falls was when that plant was operating, and the volume of people.”

For the better part of 40 years now, most all talk concerning Uniroyal has been in the past tense. But if the request for proposals yields the imaginative concepts that city officials are hoping for, that will soon change — and people will start talking about what’s happening there now, not what happened a half-century or more ago.

As Pouliot noted, it’s odd in some ways to be at this point in the process. But it’s also quite rewarding. There’s plenty of work left to do, but a milestone has been reached.

 

Picture This

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Royal Sendoff

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, elected officials, and community members gathered at Holyoke Community College on May 3 to celebrate the leadership and legacy of retiring President Christina Royal. Among those in attendance was Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia (pictured below right with Royal), who delivered a proclamation recognizing her service to the city. Royal’s last day at HCC will be July 14. George Timmons will begin his service as HCC’s fifth president in June.

Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia with Royal

Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia with Royal

 

from left) state Sen. John Velis, Holyoke Director of Planning and Economic Development Aaron Vega, and state Rep. Pat Duffy.

from left) state Sen. John Velis, Holyoke Director of Planning and Economic Development Aaron Vega, and state Rep. Pat Duffy.

 

 

Kentucky Derby Party

On May 5, the Armory at MGM Springfield was the setting for hats, horses, and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the 149th Kentucky Derby. The annual fundraiser for Square One was presented by lead sponsors PeoplesBank, USI Insurance, Alekman DiTusa, Baystate Health/Health New England, and Meridian Industrial Group. (Photos by Chris Marion Photography)

From left, Jenny MacKay of USI Insurance Services and Rob DiTusa and Ryan Alekman of Alekman DiTusa

From left, Jenny MacKay of USI Insurance Services and Rob DiTusa and Ryan Alekman of Alekman DiTusa

 

Jennifer Yergeau of PeoplesBank (left) with Kristine Allard, Square One’s vice president of Development & Communication

Jennifer Yergeau of PeoplesBank (left) with Kristine Allard, Square One’s vice president of Development & Communication

 

 

Exciting Chapter

On May 4, Link to Libraries hosted its signature biennial fundraising event at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition to raising $109,000, this year’s celebration marked a huge milestone for the nonprofit: the donation of its 1 millionth book to a child and school in need.

Susan Jaye-Kaplan, co-founder of Link to Libraries

Susan Jaye-Kaplan, co-founder of Link to Libraries, presents the millionth book to Mary Fitzgerald, librarian from Springfield’s Warner School, which was the first school to receive books from Link to Libraries when it was founded in 2008

 

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal with Laurie Flynn

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal with Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries

 

 

Dealer of the Year

On May 4, Gary Rome Hyundai hosted the TIME Dealer of the Year Celebration, a reception honoring the company, which TIME magazine chose from a field of more than 16,000 dealerships nationwide. (Photos by Ivy Pohl)

Gary Rome (center)

Gary Rome (center) with Gary Gilchrist, vice chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Assoc., Jeff Jenkins and Keith Cail of Ally, Robert O’Koniewski of the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Assoc., and, of course, Daisy

 

Rome greets (from left) Sister Mary Caritas SP, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, and his Chief of Staff Jon D’Angelo

Rome greets (from left) Sister Mary Caritas SP, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, and his Chief of Staff Jon D’Angelo

 

 

 

Court Dockets

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

 

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

 

Emanuel Diaz and Netsy Diaz v. Saltmarsh Brothers Construction Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $61,500

Filed: 4/12/23

 

 

Xiao Xin Zhang v. Springfield Area Transit Authority Inc. d/b/a Satco

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $179,479

Filed: 4/12/23

 

Trickstar Trumbling & Fitness LLC v. Westmass Area Development Corp.

Allegation: Breach of lease: $100,000

Filed: 4/13/23

 

Faspac Plastikes Inc. v. East Baking Co. Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $173,512.67

Filed: 4/17/23

 

Homestesd Baking Co. v. East Baking Co. Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $204,357.36

Filed: 5/2/23

 

Ken Lansing SC LLC v. Whiting Building LLC, Friedman Real Estate, and CWFS-REDS LLC d/b/a Realinsight Market

Allegation: Breach of real-estate contract: $104,742

Filed: 5/12/23

 

Agenda

Free Music Fridays

May 26 to Sept. 8: Live music returns to MGM Springfield with the new and expanded Free Music Fridays concert series. Every Friday from May 26 to Sept. 8, some of the area’s most popular bands and national artists will perform on the Plaza at MGM Springfield in the city’s South End, starting at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Kicking off the 2023 series is the popular Pink Floyd tribute band Brain Damage. Additional local favorites such as Trailer Trash, Brass Attack, Back in Black, and Aquanett, among others, are scheduled to perform throughout the summer. MGM Springfield will also welcome new additions to the Free Music Fridays lineup, including local light Brynn Cartelli, season 14 winner of The Voice. Also debuting on the Plaza stage is Zac Brown tribute band Zac N’Fried; Springfield based R&B, soul, and hip-hop group Malado!; and national pop and hip-hop band LFO. MGM Springfield will continue its partnership with White Lion Brewing Co. to provide guests with a wide selection of craft beer during each Free Music Fridays concert. The series will also feature local food trucks, including North Elm Butchers Block, Batch Ice Cream, Cousins Maine Lobster, Las Kangris, and many more.

 

You Ball Fundraising Gala

June 1: The Springfield Pride Parade organization announced the inaugural You Ball Fundraising Gala, taking place at 6 p.m. in MGM Springfield’s Aria Ballroom. With a Met Gala-inspired Fabergè egg theme, the You Ball will celebrate the diverse beauty, uniqueness, and prestige of the LGBTQIA+ community. The gala will feature music, dining options, performances, and conversations with parade organizers and Springfield city officials. Proceeds from the You Ball Fundraising Gala will directly support the Springfield Pride Parade organization’s Safe Space program, which provides Springfield public-school students with a safe environment to effectively communicate, build self-confidence, work on their social and emotional skills, develop healthy relationships, and focus on community engagement. Sponsored by MassMutual, MGM Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College, and the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services, the event aims to be an inspirational evening to celebrate and honor the region’s LGBTQIA+ and ally business owners, professionals, and community leaders. For more information on You Ball tickets, table sponsorships, and gala program marketing inquiries, visit www.springfieldprideparade.org/youball.

 

Hospice of the Fisher Home Golf Tournament

June 2: Hospice of the Fisher Home will host its seventh annual par-3 golf tournament at Amherst Golf Club. Tee times will be scheduled beginning at 1 p.m. Tournament sponsors include Greenfield Savings Bank, Kuhn Riddle Architects, Amherst Insurance Agency, Florence Savings Bank, Studley Do Right Cleaning, M.J. Moran, and Northampton Cooperative Bank. The tournament is one of Hospice of the Fisher Home’s largest fundraisers, supporting the compassionate, comprehensive, and supportive end-of-life care it provides to individuals and their loved ones, in their homes or at the Fisher Home’s nine-bed residence in Amherst. According to Maria Rivera, executive director of Hospice of the Fisher Home, support of this year’s golf tournament is especially important because funds raised will also go toward the replacement of the home’s HVAC system. Visit www.fisherhome.org/event-info/7th-annual-golf-tournament-registration-4 for sponsorship information or to register a foursome.

 

Purse & Power Tool Bingo Fundraiser

June 2: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will hold a Purse & Power Tool Bingo fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on 371 Washington Road, Enfield, Conn. Event participants will enjoy 10 rounds of bingo, each with the opportunity to win a designer handbag or a power tool. Registration fees will support JAWM programs and events for youth throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Guests are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy, and there will be a cash bar. Registration costs $40 per person, which includes 10 bingo cards and a dauber. Raffle tickets and extra cards will also be available for purchase. Admission must be purchased in advance through paypal.me/2MomsOnAMission or via Venmo @Two-MomsOnA-Mission. Include the date of the event when purchasing tickets.

 

Western Mass Eldercare Conference

June 8: The 31st annual Western Mass Eldercare Conference will take place at the Kittredge Center at Holyoke Community College. Registration is open at jgslifecare.org/wmecc. All workshop descriptions are on the website so attendees can plan their day. Keynote addresses include “Cultural Humility: Moving Beyond the Principles and into Authentic Practice” by Dora and Frank Robinson and “Old Age Ain’t for Sissies” by Judith Black. Organizations with multiple people attending can pay by check if they want to; all checks need to be postmarked by May 31 in order to be registered for the conference. This program has submitted for approval to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing at 244 CMR 5.00 for six contact hours.

 

Free Shred Days

June 10, Sept. 23, Oct. 14: Monson Savings Bank announced it will once again host free community shred days in 2023. All are welcome to attend. As in previous years, Monson Savings Bank is partnering up with PROSHRED of Wilbraham for this series of events welcoming the public to discard their documents in a safe and secure manner. This is an ideal opportunity to dispose of unwanted documents such as tax returns, bank or credit-card statements, bills, and medical records. Pre-packaged refreshments and giveaways will be available while supplies last. Shred days are scheduled for Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hampden branch, 15 Somers Road; Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ware branch, 136 West St.; and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wilbraham branch, 100 Post Office Park.

 

40 Under Forty

June 15: BusinessWest will host the annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the gala will celebrate the class of 2023, which was announced and profiled in the May 1 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. The gala will feature a VIP hour for the honorees and sponsors, networking, the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award, and introduction of members of the class of 2023. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com. This year’s 40 Under Forty presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank, and the 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award presenting sponsor is Health New England. Partner sponsors include Comcast Business, Live Nation, the Markens Group, MGM Springfield, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Webber & Grinnell Insurance.

 

sheLEADS Conference

June 16: The Chamber of Greater Easthampton announced its upcoming women’s leadership conference, sheLEADS, to be held at Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. This year’s conference will feature a lineup of inspiring speakers who will share their personal stories and insights on leadership, career development, and understanding the power of knowing one’s worth. This year’s conference features two keynote speakers: Sabrina Antoine Correia, vice president of Public Engagement and Corporate Responsibility for New England, JPMorgan Chase; and Lindsay Barron LaBonte, branch manager, Applied Mortgage. Correia will discuss “Advocating for Yourself and Your Ideas,” and LaBonte will discuss “How I Found My Worth.” Other topics to be discussed during the conference include “Is Money Power,” a thought-provoking discussion featuring panelists Karen Curran of Curran & Keegan Financial, Diane Dukette of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Ashleigh Beadle of Sourcepass, and Joanna Ballantine of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Attendees will also participate in the interactive workshop “The RACI Side of Communication and Collaboration,” led by Tiffany Espinosa from Teal Executives, Mount Holyoke College. Event tickets cost $119. To register, visit business.easthamptonchamber.org/events.

 

Hooplandia

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

People on the Move
Candace Pereira

Candace Pereira

Florence Bank promoted Candace Pereira to the role of vice president, commercial lender. Since 2018, she has worked at Florence Bank as assistant vice president, commercial portfolio manager in the Commercial Lending department. In her new role, she will concentrate on commercial and industrial lending, as well as lending to women-owned businesses. Pereira holds an associate degree in finance from Springfield Technical Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. She is currently pursuing an MBA from Isenberg as well. She began her career in banking in 2003 and has held various roles at mutually held and stockholder-owned banks in Western Mass., in both residential and commercial lending. Recently named an ambassador for the Springfield Regional Chamber, Pereira is also a member of the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2017, and she attended the Springfield Leadership Institute. She has served on various local boards over the last several years and has also volunteered as an athletic coach in East Longmeadow, where her daughter is a student.

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Dennis Gober, a longtime executive in hospital management, has been named chief operating officer of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. Gober served previously as CEO in Oklahoma of Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, whose campus in Oklahoma City provides inpatient psychiatric and residential services to children and adolescents, and its Bethany campus, which serves the mental-health needs of adults. Cedar Ridge is part of Universal Health Services, one of the largest providers of hospital and healthcare services in the country. Gober, who holds a master’s degree in community counseling, has held several other senior-level positions, CEO for Acadia Healthcare’s Rolling Hills Hospital in Ada, Okla., which provides mental-health and substance-use services for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and division director of community-based youth services for the state of Oklahoma. As a licensed behavioral practioner, Gober also served as the Director of the Community Works’ Norman Academy Day Treatment Program leading treatment teams, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. He received a master of education degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma.

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Leanne Martin

Leanne Martin

BFAIR announced it has promoted Leanne Martin to assistant director of Day Habilitation. Martin began working for BFAIR in 2014 as a direct-care professional at the agency’s Day Habilitation program located in North Adams. In 2020, she was promoted to case manager for the Community Based Day Services (CBDS) program and later to the Day Habilitation program in the same role. In her new role, Martin is responsible for the everyday operation of the Day Habilitation program, which is designed to support members and their unique needs to increase independence and socialization, helping them participate as active and fully integrated members of their community.

Company Notebook

Elms Receives $1 Million to Expand Two Programs

CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently joined Elms College President Harry Dumay to announce a $1 million earmark to expand the education and social work programs at Elms College. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the U.S. Department of Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2023 spending bill that was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022. With this funding, Elms College will address community workforce development by expanding its education and social work programs. This expansion will include investments in the Center for Equity in Urban Education at Elms College, which was created to bolster educator talent and diversity through innovative programs that target existing and aspiring educators. Funding will also be used to invest in the master’s in social work program in an effort to address the shortage of social workers in the Greater Springfield community.

 

AIC Signs Housing Agreements to Benefit HCC, STCC Students

HOLYOKE — Representatives from American International College (AIC) and Holyoke Community College recently signed a historic agreement that will allow HCC students to live in residence halls and apartments on the AIC campus in Springfield. In addition, a new agreement between AIC and Springfield Technical Community College will allow STCC students to reside in the AIC campus residence halls and apartments. The agreements call for AIC to discount its room rates for HCC and STCC students. The housing option will be offered to all students 18 and older who are enrolled full- or part-time and in good academic standing. According to the agreements, HCC and STCC students who opt to live at AIC will have access to other amenities there as well, including health services, the college library, laundry facilities, and a gym. Dining and parking plans are also available for an additional cost. There is no age limit for students, couples can live together, and campus apartments are also a possibility.

 

WNE, BCC Sign Joint Admissions Agreement

SPRINGFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC) signed an articulation agreement with Western New England University (WNE) on May 8, allowing BCC students to transfer seamlessly to WNE. The joint admissions program, which is consistent with the individual missions, policies, and regulations of each institution, seeks to strengthen the academic and student-support partnerships between BCC and WNE, facilitate student access to baccalaureate and graduate education, and provide barrier-free movement for students enrolled in an associate-degree program at BCC to the baccalaureate graduate degrees at WNE. Students will be informed about the opportunity to participate in the joint admissions program at the time they are applying to BCC. Students who satisfy the requirements of the joint admissions program are eligible for guaranteed acceptance to WNE, provided they complete an approved associate-degree program at BCC and meet the requirements of the joint admissions program and major-specific requirements; guarantee of junior status at WNE upon matriculation with an associate degree; and guarantee of 60 transfer credits, with some stipulations.

 

Chris Marion Celebrates Grand Opening of Studio

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield native Chris Marion celebrated the grand opening of his new Chris Marion Photography studio, located at 270 Albany St. in Springfield, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 18. The ceremony included brief remarks, with appearances by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman, and other local dignitaries. Marion said he chose the 1,000-square-foot space to be a part of the surging Gasoline Alley section of the city and its proximity to downtown Springfield. He has also recently hosted photography workshops in the new studio.

 

UMassFive Donates Items to Local Survival Centers

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced the success of its personal-care-items drive, which was held during March in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches. The drive collected more than 365 pounds of personal-care items, which were donated to three local organizations: Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and the Gray House in Springfield. UMassFive is committed to supporting the communities it serves, and this drive was just one example of its ongoing efforts to give back. Members and staff at all three branches enthusiastically participated in the drive, donating a wide variety of items, such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap, menstrual products, diapers, and more.

 

Local Farm Awards Distribute $225,000 for Projects in 2023

AGAWAM — The Local Farmer Awards distributed grants totaling $225,000 to 97 farms in Western Mass. this year, a 30% increase over the number of 2022 recipients. These grants of up to $2,500 empower farmers to purchase essential equipment for planting, growing, harvesting, and processing. All projects include a funding commitment by the farm as well. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Big Y and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, along with 12 other funders, provide financial support for these Local Farmer Awards. Other community sponsors include Ann and Steve Davis, Charles and Elizabeth D’Amour, Audrey and Chick Taylor, PeoplesBank, the DeNucci Group at Merrill Lynch, Farm Credit East, HP Hood, Eastern States Exposition, Baystate Health, Country Bank, Franklin First Federal Credit Union, and bankESB. This year the Local Farmer Awards received a record 182 applications. Roughly two-thirds of this year’s awards went to farms in Hampshire and Franklin counties, with the remainder split between Hampden and Berkshire counties, and a few awards going to farms just across the Massachusetts border that participate in Massachusetts farming programs. About 25% of the recipients were new farmers (five or fewer years in business), and another 34% have been in business more than 20 years, many being multi-generational farms. The largest number of winners focus on vegetables and meat, while others include maple, fruit, dairy, and flower farms.

 

WSU, HCC Announce Nursing-degree Partnership

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Westfield State University (WSU) will announce a new pathway for individuals to earn both an associate and a baccalaureate degree in nursing simultaneously or in a streamlined manner by combining the curricula of both programs. The concurrent program is the first in the Commonwealth. Beginning one’s professional life as an RN with all the demands on new nurses in a post-COVID era can make it challenging to go back to school and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This program provides an opportunity for students to earn both their ASN and BSN credentials simultaneously before entering the workforce. The ADN-to-BSN pathway creates efficiency for students as it incorporates a joint admission process, thereby eliminating the need for students to submit a separate application for admission to the university. By facilitating the attainment of a BSN, this pathway helps to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry. The concurrent nursing program will help address the nursing shortage by increasing the number of students who can get into a bachelor of nursing program and allow them to earn their degree faster.

 

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Announces New Location

GREENFIELD — MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and Workforce Board, the leading workforce-development agencies providing employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Franklin and Hampshire counties and the North Quabbin area, are moving to a new location in Greenfield. Doors will open to customers at the new location at the Greenfield Corporate Center, 101 Monson St., Suite 210, on Thursday, June 1. The new MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center features 13,000 square feet of modern space with state-of-the-art resources to provide in-person, virtual, and hybrid services and allows MassHire Franklin Hampshire to provide even better service to more customers. Partner agencies with a staff presence at the Career Center include the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Literacy Project, the Center for New Americans, International Language Institute of Massachusetts, Westover Job Corps, Greenfield Community College, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and Community Action Pioneer Valley. Core partner Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission already has office space at the Greenfield Corporate Center.

Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Adams Street Fair Corp., 31 Winter St., Adams, MA 01220. Leann O’Brien, same. Hosts charitable events.

BELCHERTOWN

Lebeau Boudoir Inc., 20 Mountain View Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Ashley Lebeau, same. Photography services.

CHICOPEE

DD General Services Inc., 15 Sunnymeade Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Estrella Vasquez, same. General construction services including carpentry, remodeling, and renovations.

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Music Boosters Inc., 62 Briggs St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Shelby Hyvonen, same. Corporation is organized and will be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.

GREAT BARRINGTON

GJB Productions Inc., 696 South Egremont Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Gideon Brown, same. Video post-production services.

HOLYOKE

Changing the Narrative Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Anthony Basile, same. A nonprofit organization created to provide a safe, private, musical space for children who have experienced tragic events; cultivating positive experiences by providing outings to sporting events.

LUDLOW

Law Office of Carolyne Pereira, P.C., 125 Letendre Ave., Ludlow, MA 01056. Carolyne Pereira, same. Law practice.

PALMER

Anointed to Restore Family Christian Center Church Ministries, 1430 Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. Natanael Lopez Ozuna, 1 Beacon Ave., Holyoke, MA 01069. Reaching Massachusetts, the U.S., and around the world with the message of hope and compassion of Jesus Christ.

PITTSFIELD

No Starch Press Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. William Pollock, same. Any lawful business purposes.

Big Wave Dog Rescue Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sydney Fitzpatrick, 49 Clarissa Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Nonprofit organization established to reduce the population of homeless and euthanized dogs in overcrowded animal shelters; fund veterinary care, rehabilitation, and training to animals to ensure a successful adoption; provide temporary housing for animals through a volunteer foster-based program; and support local animals in need of rehoming, rehabilitation, and veterinary interventions.

Uni-Structures Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wesley Barnes, same. Manufacturing and installation of signs and awnings for quick-service restaurants.

SPRINGFIELD

Excelone Ministries, 90 Nelson Circle West, Springfield, MA 01089. Janet Poi, same. Offers community-outreach services to marginalized individuals and families through a support network platform for leaders and their leadership teams within the Christian community.

AMG Solutions Inc., 115 State St., #403, Springfield, MA 01103. Yariseliz Diaz, same. Management and business consulting services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

DSG Enterprise Inc., 1321 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Daniel Giustina, same. General construction services.

WILBRAHAM

M Jude Stirlacci Inc., 8 Meadow View Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Michael Stirlacci, same. Carpet-cleaning services.

 

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of April and May 2023.

AMHERST

Alkemedia
150 Fearing St., Units 101-104
Sara Russell

Cheeky Moon Design
677 Station Road
Merlina Wehman-Brown

Epic Remodel & Repair
52 Chapel Road
Julian Albo

Massage Therapy by Angela Morsbach LMT
441 West St.
Angela Morsbach

Powell Family Home Improvement
149 Pomeroy Lane
Michael Powell

Shine Acupuncture
19 Research Dr., Suite 5
Jack Mattrey, Stephanie Mattrey

EASTHAMPTON

A.C.K. Therapy
123 Union St., Suite 300
Alison Kinsey

Amy Thompson Avishai Photography
116 Pleasant St., Suite 032
Amy Thompson

Chris Korczak, Bookseller
1 Cottage St., #307
Chris Korczak

Mitra: Healing Centered Yoga
2A Pine St.
Angelica Lopez

OM Valley Farm Inc.
128 Northampton St.
Falguni Patil

Paws to Smell the Roses
10 Clinton St.
Lauren Adams

Precision Painting by Papy LLC
68 Pleasant St., Apt. 1L
Guy Mbangu

RKR Design
10 Chapman Ave.
Rachel Keenan Roberts

EAST LONGMEADOW

D&B Mechanical Inc.
631 North Main St.
Daniel Murray

Dutko Electric LLC
50 Heatherstone Dr.
Andrew Dutko

East Village Taver
n
53-55 North Main St.
Joseph Sullivan

Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation
220 North Main St.
Frank Forastiere

Kieu Nail Artist
30-34 Shaker Road
Kieu Nguyen

Marvelous Me Aesthetics LLC
280 North Main St.
Hannah Hubacz

Meadows Motor Cars
179 North Main St.
Meadows Motor Cars

Pediatric Dental Associates
52 North Main St.
Vincent Trimboli

Richard A. Calvanese CPA
200 North Main St., #201
Richard Calvanese

Silverson Machines Inc.
355 Chestnut St.
Stacey Nuzzolilli

Site Welding Services
475 Somers Road
Justin Howell

GRANBY

American Specialty Designs
77 West State St.
Emelie Lyszchyn, Paul Lyszchyn

Deere Creek Farm
193 Amherst St.
Jonathan Szymonik, Naomi Szymonik

Jaime’s Cat Sitting Service
97 New Ludlow Road
Jaimelee LeBreton

Lazer Automotive
114 School St.
Charles Lofland

Prospective Energy Solutions Inc.
14 Pinebrook Circle
Rachel Hall

Reeds Coffee
141 Taylor St.
Bandhana Sinha

GREAT BARRINGTON

Berkshire Compost
307 North Plain Road
Melissa Beeson

MGH Management Co.
205 Blue Hill Road
Marion Gilliam

Stonybrook Farm Garden Design
206 Blue Hill Road
Marion Gilliam

HADLEY

AMETG
200 Venture Way
Diagnostic Equipment Service Corp.

Buck Brothers Enterprises
340 River Dr.
Leonard Buck

Courtyard by Marriott
423 Russell St.
Russell Hospitality LLC

Jefferies Wealth Planning
4 Bay Road, Suite 100
Kevin Jefferies

Next Barn Over
17 Lawrence Plain Road
Next Barn Over LLC

Niedbala Farms
136 East St.
Niedbala Farms LLC

Rodrigues Towing
10 Mill Valley Road
Adylson Rodrigues

Whole Foods Market
327 Russell St.
Whole Foods Inc.

HOLYOKE

Divine Restoration Behavioral Health
98 Lower Westfield Road, Suite 101
Amdonne Mbouadeu

Ergonomic Collaboration Group
337 High St.
Martin Rodgers, John Maslar

Frank Storage
19 St. James Ave.
Francisco Marrero

Holyoke Tax Service
295 High St.
David Yos

Jan Transport
36 Hampden St.
Juan Morales

Lane Bryant
50 Holyoke St.
Lane Bryant Brands OPCO LLC

Mo’s the Clean Freak Services
31 Beacon Ave.
Monica Goucher

Paper City Car Wash
990 Main St.
Michael Marcotte, Michael Filomeno

Premium Brands
50 Holyoke St.
Premium Brands Services

Rejuven8 Painting and Powerwash
116 Waldo St.
Anel Serrano

Route 22 Liquors
518 Westfield St.
Vimal Patel, Shivani Patel

Stacy Wright, Therapist
164 Rock Valley Road
Stacy Wright

Unity Financial & Insurance
330 Whitney Ave., Suite 300
Robert Houle

Western Mass Appliances LLC
2291 Northampton St.
Jason Brazee, Donald Dumais

PITTSFIELD

ABC Trucking
17 Holmes Road
David Pill

Andy’s Carpentry Group
82 Wendell Ave.
Andy’s Carpentry Inc.

Babe Botanics
5 Daytona Ave.
Brooke Moore

Berkshire Foundations
996 Pecks Road
Berkshire Pools & Patio Co. Inc.

C&M Carpentry and Contracting
55 Oxford St.
Carl Morrison

CMD Lawn Maintenance
90 McIntosh Dr.
Christopher Dadak

Cozy Amenities LLC
82 Wendell Ave.
Christopher Fowler

The Elevate Group
82 Wendell Ave.
Think Strategy LLC

Harvest Handarts
177 King St.
Things That Work

Jem Cleaners and Property Management
100 Thomas Island Road
Joseph Merriam

JZC’s Graphic T-Shirts and E-Scooter Rentals
76 Hollister St.
James Sevigny

Lure Looks by Jessy
1450 East St.
Jessica Perrault

Masora
76 Foote Ave.
Piyachat Ardia, Matthew Ardia

Olivia by Paradox
82 Wendell Ave.
Paradox Inc.

Pro Finish Auto Body
1589 East St.
6 Giovina Dr.

Qualprint
3 Federico Dr.
Brilliant Graphics Group

Room at 267
267 Holmes Dr.
Nate Buller

TC Group Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
Yifan Jiang

Walden Village Club
20 Alcott Lane
Walden Village Club Inc.

SOUTH HADLEY

Delaney’s Market
459 Granby Road
Delaney’s Market

Doneright Cleaning
15 Pershing Ave.
Doneright Cleaning

Forbes & Son Painting & Staining
63 Laurie Ave.
Brad Forbes

STOCKBRIDGE

Berkshire Muse
53 Interlaken Road
Lauren Fritscher

Ride-N-Shine Mobile Detailing
3 West Stockbridge Road
Andrea Bailly

WARE

A&J Motorsports LLC
51 Monson Turnpike Road, Lot 1019
Adam Holbrook

DragonWolf U.S.A.
98 Greenwich Road
Debra Monday

Fontaine Consulting Solutions
47 Babcock Tavern Road
Jennylyn Fontaine

Swistak Stump Grinding
131 Church St.
John Swistak

Woodsmiths
5 Anna St.
Mark Smith

WESTFIELD

Buildx
504 Holyoke Road
Anthony Deven

Cybernesticks
34 Tekoa Trail
Lawrence Foard

Hannoush Home Designs LLC
99 Springfield Road, Suite 1
Tiffany Hannoush

Healthy Flavors LLC
217 Root Road
Health Flavors LLC

Jack Pots Hotdogs
16 Fowler St.
John Symmons

Potholes Magazine
66 Ridgeway St.
Jacob Fleron

Silverfox Creations
23 Sherwood Ave.
Wendy McCann

TJ Networks
7 Nancy Circle
Thomas Jarry

Ur Prfct Bowl
45 Meadow St.
Roselyn Cedeno

WILBRAHAM

Audiology Services Co. USA LLC
95 Post Office Park
Lisa Mulligan

LML Enterprises LLC
17 Cooley Dr.
Maissoun Jackson

Nouveau Aesthetics LLC
40 Dumaine St.
Jean Brodwski

Pink Door Interior Design
913 Stony Hill Road
Michelle Patrick

Verdon’s Restoration
65 Main St.
Real Verdon

Bankruptcies

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

Arnould, Meghan M.
90 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/26/2023

Beauregard, Jeffrey B.
16 Maple Crest Circle, Apt. H
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/26/2023

Bellucci, Robert Alan
Bellucci, Dorka
a/k/a Domador, Dorka
329 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/24/2023

Beltran Suren, Felix
1342 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/26/2023

Caulton, JaJuan Robert
24 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/19/2023

Cembura, Joseph J.
959 Westhampton Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/20/2023

Dimartini, Katherine
178 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/17/2023

Gauthier, Roxanne
1794 White Pond Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/19/2023

Malafronte, Michelle L.
a/k/a Larkins, Michelle L.
2 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/26/2023

Meyers, Todd C.
Meyers, Christina M.
a/k/a Bailey, Christina M.
48 New Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/19/2023

Montalvo, Melquisedec
Burgos, Melquisedec
24 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/17/2023

Proulx, Jeremy J.
1 Belden Court, Unit E3
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/17/2023

Rex, Daniel B.
Rex, Doreen M.
6 Cleveland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/20/2023

Richards, Janet
116 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/25/2023

Tollis, Alexander
Dagostino-Tollis, Annalisa
15 Deerfoot Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/26/2023

Wisniak, Mark John
221 North Orange Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/18/2023

Building Permits

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

190 Briar Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Jennifer Hart
Seller: Briar Hill Road 190 RT
Date: 04/26/23

912 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: Marley Engvall
Date: 04/25/23

1029 Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jon T. Romer
Seller: Nicole Romer
Date: 04/28/23

CHARLEMONT

Avery Brook Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jonathan Mirin
Seller: Jacob W. Rheinheimer
Date: 04/21/23

3 High St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Troy A. Fortin
Seller: Vaughn Tower
Date: 04/28/23

11 High St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Troy A. Fortin
Seller: Vaughn Tower
Date: 04/28/23

CONWAY

244 Pine Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: George W. Siguler
Seller: William C. Blumer
Date: 04/26/23

DEERFIELD

300 Conway Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Adam Czachorowski
Seller: Amy B. Royal
Date: 04/27/23

20 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Eric Baldwin
Seller: Joan C. Baldwin
Date: 04/19/23

ERVING

16 Flagg Hill
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $338,250
Buyer: Diane Steingart
Seller: Jacob M. Earl
Date: 04/24/23

93 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Andres A. Ortega
Seller: Arthur D. Johnson
Date: 04/28/23

GILL

Mountain Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Catherine Woolner
Seller: Alyce A. Sokolosky IRT
Date: 04/27/23

GREENFIELD

144 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Savannah Donahue
Seller: 452 RT
Date: 04/24/23

63 Fort Square
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Theodore J. Burrell
Seller: Michael J. Egan
Date: 04/28/23

67 Fort Square
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Theodore J. Burrell
Seller: Michael J. Egan
Date: 04/28/23

52 French King Hwy.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: John B. Dunphy
Seller: MLE Real Estate Enterprises LLC
Date: 04/27/23

54 Glenbrook Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jacob S. Rhodes
Seller: Joanne Zywna
Date: 04/24/23

368 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Town Fair Tire Centers Of Mass.
Seller: 368 High Street LLC
Date: 04/18/23

6 Locust St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lawrence R. Loranger
Seller: Luther A. Massey
Date: 04/21/23

16 Michelman Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michelina R. Armenti
Seller: Robert J. Escott
Date: 04/26/23

434 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John M. Gates
Seller: Gates, Donald James, (Estate)
Date: 04/18/23

20 Plum Tree Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Frances D. Hadsel
Seller: Margaret Martin
Date: 04/28/23

10 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $708,000
Buyer: Town Fair Tire Centers Of Mass.
Seller: 10 Silver Street LLC
Date: 04/18/23

MONTAGUE

6 Bulkley St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Peter J. Klepadlo
Seller: Murphy, Joanne, (Estate)
Date: 04/27/23

188 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard Palmisano
Seller: Ewell, Dale E., (Estate)
Date: 04/25/23

2 New St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: A&A New Street LLC
Seller: Edmond C. Tolzdorf
Date: 04/27/23

NEW SALEM

59 Cooleyville Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Douglas R. Ruopp
Seller: Kyung M. Kang
Date: 04/26/23

NORTHFIELD

271 West Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Micheal Neeley
Seller: David W. Leduc
Date: 04/28/23

ORANGE

24 Johnson Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Chandler
Seller: John D. Carey
Date: 04/21/23

84 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Maxine A. Gerhard
Seller: John A. Emery
Date: 04/20/23

33 Packard Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Courteney White
Seller: Mary Paluk
Date: 04/21/23

66 Packard Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Mark J. Hettinger
Seller: Eliot E. Nottleson
Date: 04/28/23

177 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Neil Ketola
Seller: Mark S. Greco
Date: 04/28/23

114 Warwick Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Jennifer N. Stone
Seller: Amln RET RT
Date: 04/28/23

SHUTESBURY

105 Sand Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Trisha Davis-Gray
Seller: Great Bally Inc.
Date: 04/20/23

SUNDERLAND

406 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: JJK Investments LLC
Seller: Maiewski Jr., Joseph B., (Estate)
Date: 04/26/23

 

 

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

33 Cleveland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Van P. Nguyen
Seller: Coleen E. Gruska
Date: 04/27/23

19 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Mahmood Ahmed
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/21/23

157 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Victoria L. Walker
Seller: Cheryl L. Walker
Date: 04/24/23

30 Federal St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Diana Horning
Seller: Timothy W. Reimers
Date: 04/19/23

46 Independence Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Matthew B. Coppellotti
Seller: Michael P. Viara
Date: 04/28/23

39 Losito Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Louis E. Conte
Seller: Kevin Wright
Date: 04/25/23

586 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Rosewood Way Townhomes LP
Seller: Chicopee Kendall LLC
Date: 04/28/23

288 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Shawn T. Battles
Seller: Ronald G
Date: 04/28/23

74 Pleasant Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $226,100
Buyer: Stuart W. Stork
Seller: Gloria P. Stowe
Date: 04/24/23

44 Russo Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aga Brothers LLC
Seller: V. & K. Realty LLC
Date: 04/27/23

109-111 Sheri Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Muhammad Razzaq
Seller: Daniel F. Melbourne
Date: 04/21/23

61 Villa Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Steven Tencati
Seller: Pine Crossing Construction Inc.
Date: 04/20/23

31 Wilbert Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $344,100
Buyer: Ben J. Masse
Seller: Mark E. Slinsky
Date: 04/28/23

BRIMFIELD

99 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Nathaniel Oswald
Seller: Herbert F. Seymour
Date: 04/20/23

10 Governor Fairbanks Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Bruce Walker
Seller: Brian G. Thompson
Date: 04/21/23

55 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Richard A. Buck
Seller: Jewel Real Estate Inc.
Date: 04/28/23

39 Knollwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Daniel Dougan
Seller: Dmitriy Lissitsine
Date: 04/28/23

68 Saint Clair Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Bigda
Seller: Kirsten M. Desjardins
Date: 04/24/23

CHICOPEE

191 Arcade St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Samual Laurin
Seller: Gregory S. Assarian
Date: 04/28/23

32 Boutin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Caroline Cyr
Seller: Michael P. Michon
Date: 04/25/23

39 Broad St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Richard M. Ramos
Seller: Mark Goebel
Date: 04/27/23

328 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Patricia Marrow
Seller: Peter A. Bilodeau
Date: 04/28/23

590 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ivan Carrasquillo
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 04/28/23

30 Canal St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $708,150
Buyer: Thinktree Realty LLC
Seller: KV Properties LLC
Date: 04/28/23

129 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Ace Securities Corp.
Date: 04/24/23

37 Coolidge Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $266,900
Buyer: Jennifer Weisgerber
Seller: Laura Scibelli
Date: 04/24/23

58 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $349,999
Buyer: Katarzyna Letowska
Seller: Sonia I. Soto
Date: 04/28/23

325 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $708,150
Buyer: Thinktree Realty LLC
Seller: KV Properties LLC
Date: 04/28/23

76 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Cheryl Moore-Sevelo
Seller: Cournoyer, Robert A., (Estate)
Date: 04/26/23

22 Harrington Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Irene Kepler
Seller: Alexandre C. Holan
Date: 04/21/23

96 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Griselle F. Carrion
Seller: Mark Hebert
Date: 04/26/23

39 Jennings St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Sergey Privedenyuk
Seller: John E. Rhodes
Date: 04/21/23

25 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kaycee Pereira
Seller: Lillian M. Mika
Date: 04/19/23

35 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Dustin A. Blair
Seller: Norman Grandbois
Date: 04/24/23

137 Lawrence Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,100
Buyer: Michael Disley
Seller: Paulette Neubauer
Date: 04/26/23

137 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Christa Giannini
Seller: Mildred E. Tracy
Date: 04/28/23

924 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Natalie Sacdal
Seller: Susan A. Lazier
Date: 04/19/23

104 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ronald F. Hartling
Seller: Raymond N. Laroche
Date: 04/24/23

20 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $341,100
Buyer: Alan C. Edwards
Seller: David A. Wolowicz
Date: 04/21/23

130 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Steven D. Carrington
Seller: Joseph R. Caproni
Date: 04/18/23

123 Newbury St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Travis J. Haley
Seller: Jennifer L. Weisgerber
Date: 04/24/23

11 Pearl St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Weary Travelers LLC
Seller: Jane C. Labak
Date: 04/25/23

14 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Govindbhai P. Patel
Seller: Lawrence P. Rodrigues
Date: 04/19/23

62 Sandtrap Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Brian P. Loud
Seller: Debbie Burkott
Date: 04/28/23

49 Stedman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Audriana L. Vargas
Seller: Michael A. Kroell
Date: 04/28/23

72 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John C. Wolanski
Seller: Christa Giannini
Date: 04/28/23

33 William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $232,900
Buyer: Susanna M. Butler
Seller: Travis J. Haley
Date: 04/24/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

10 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ryan F. Wheeler
Seller: Steven H. Clark
Date: 04/26/23

160 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Keri Deming
Seller: Jennifer White
Date: 04/21/23

3 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $536,500
Buyer: Jacob Garcia
Seller: Dallae Kang
Date: 04/20/23

461 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Nancy Weithofer
Seller: 461 Prospect Street RT
Date: 04/19/23

73 Redin Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Robert J. Racicot
Seller: Gregory A. Riberdy
Date: 04/19/23

6 Townview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $472,000
Buyer: Mary A. MacDonnell
Seller: Shao Q. Ma
Date: 04/28/23

65 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Rebecca O. Lewis
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 04/28/23

180 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Johnna S. Healey
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 04/20/23

GRANVILLE

199 Barnard Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jacob S. Schultz
Seller: Douglas Max
Date: 04/28/23

279 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Shawn A. Lindsay
Seller: Miller, Stephen T., (Estate)
Date: 04/28/23

HAMPDEN

61 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Kimberly Darney
Seller: Christina Mateer
Date: 04/28/23

HOLLAND

11 Fenton St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jennifer Bellino
Seller: Michael G. Peltier
Date: 04/28/23

34 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $315,102
Buyer: Eric R. Lefebvre
Seller: Nicholas C. Ellsworth
Date: 04/28/23

82 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Juanita Mandanna
Seller: Meegan L. Bullock
Date: 04/20/23

HOLYOKE

25-27 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Mark P. Vaclavicek
Seller: George Yeramian
Date: 04/28/23

5 Essex St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Appleton Redevelopment LP
Seller: Mailhott LLC
Date: 04/19/23

645-647 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Felix R. Soto
Seller: Scott Family Properties LLC
Date: 04/25/23

26 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Arthur D. Johnson
Seller: NJRE Property Group LLC
Date: 04/28/23

13-15 Meadow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Elissette M. Marquez
Seller: Shirley Donkor
Date: 04/24/23

87-89 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Katherine Hopkinson
Seller: Maryjane R. Mejias
Date: 04/24/23

175 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Zailly Martinez
Seller: Four Harps LLC
Date: 04/19/23

42 Richard Eger Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Elizabeth L. Atkins
Seller: Michelle B. Lonergan
Date: 04/27/23

185 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Stephanie Sawyer
Seller: Suzanne Rataj
Date: 04/27/23

LONGMEADOW

88 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Czaplicki
Seller: Joseph C. Suse
Date: 04/27/23

144 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Song J. No
Seller: Lindsey Jones
Date: 04/20/23

168 Concord Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $561,500
Buyer: David Thor
Seller: Killeen, Judith B., (Estate)
Date: 04/21/23

90 Ellington St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $572,000
Buyer: Gregory Morrison
Seller: Emilio Melchionna
Date: 04/21/23

7 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Jamie B. Miller
Seller: Lindsay Maloni-Kuntz
Date: 04/28/23

684 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: George Romeo
Seller: Mark A. Hirschkorn
Date: 04/28/23

86 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Lindsay Maloni-Kuntz
Seller: John W. Miller
Date: 04/28/23

904 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: Summa Ventures RT
Date: 04/25/23

300 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Ashley Thielen
Seller: Jessica L. Mack
Date: 04/20/23

79 Wildwood Glen
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $486,750
Buyer: Emma Szalay
Seller: Silvio Baruzzi
Date: 04/28/23

LUDLOW

40 Arch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Sean M. Niles-Demarco
Seller: Jeffrey C. Dias
Date: 04/24/23

29 Baker St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Jorge Vieira
Seller: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Date: 04/18/23

24 Helena St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Sternowski
Seller: Jennifer Hansen
Date: 04/21/23

56 Hillcrest Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Tiffany Y. Hernandez
Seller: Liam Powers
Date: 04/28/23

258 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $278,900
Buyer: Jonathan M. Belanger
Seller: Casey L. Mendrala
Date: 04/28/23

369 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Morgan
Seller: Deborah L. Costa
Date: 04/25/23

Riverside Dr., Lot B1
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: A. Crane Properties LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 04/19/23

Riverside Dr., Lot B2
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: A. Crane Properties LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 04/19/23

160 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Ross J. Bennett-Bonn
Seller: David W. Puzzo
Date: 04/27/23

MONSON

214 Cedar Swamp Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Meghan Alves
Seller: Dimitri Krutov
Date: 04/28/23

246 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Frank Hull
Seller: James E. Meurisse
Date: 04/18/23

135 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Domingo Tavarez
Seller: Gouger, Shawn A., (Estate)
Date: 04/19/23

31 Woodhill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $526,000
Buyer: Jennifer Wolowicz
Seller: Glen R. Peck
Date: 04/24/23

MONTGOMERY

Thomas Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Road Land Trust
Seller: Gaylon R. Donovan
Date: 04/26/23

Thomas Road (off)
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Road Land Trust
Seller: Gaylon R. Donovan
Date: 04/26/23

PALMER

60 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: William Peckham
Seller: Raymond Dranka
Date: 04/28/23

57 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Andriana Macri
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 04/27/23

1461 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Dore Real Estate Co. LLC
Seller: Jean C. Ciukaj
Date: 04/28/23

381 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William Smith
Seller: Beverly A. Dudek
Date: 04/26/23

1152 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jeremy Greene
Seller: Oleg Loginov
Date: 04/28/23

17 Temple St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Duncan-Emmons
Seller: Rhiron Realty LLC
Date: 04/20/23

RUSSELL

1441 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gregory A. Roach
Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Date: 04/18/23

SOUTHWICK

1 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Alyssa Chambers
Seller: George A. Romeo
Date: 04/28/23

6 Silvergrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Mark S. Karangekis
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 04/18/23

12 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Francis E. Perusse
Seller: Marjorie C. Currie
Date: 04/25/23

SPRINGFIELD

89 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Matthew Nichols
Seller: Patricia G. Marrow
Date: 04/28/23

81 Anniversary St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Delissa Kraus
Seller: Billy Molina
Date: 04/20/23

115 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kim H. Tran
Seller: Arminda Esteves
Date: 04/28/23

1655 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $4,500,000
Buyer: Onyx Springfield Counseling LLC
Seller: 1685 Boston Road LLC
Date: 04/19/23

1719 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $4,500,000
Buyer: Onyx Springfield Counseling LLC
Seller: 1685 Boston Road LLC
Date: 04/19/23

144 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Mazza
Seller: John N. Mbugua
Date: 04/26/23

29 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Steven Dunn
Seller: Andrew M. Murrell
Date: 04/27/23

22 Bruce Landon Way
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Mass. Convention Center Authority
Seller: Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Date: 04/18/23

35 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Prestigious One LLC
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 04/21/23

44 Cheyenne Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jose Lopez
Seller: Evergrain Orchard LLC
Date: 04/26/23

142 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Skyspec LLC
Seller: Fallah Razzak
Date: 04/28/23

75 Clydesdale Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Roberto Lugo
Seller: Hogan, Kevin P., (Estate)
Date: 04/21/23

19 Colonial Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Janeiah Fickling
Seller: Gabriel Martinez
Date: 04/28/23

7-9 Cornell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Edgar F. Criollo
Seller: Jacqueline A. Holden
Date: 04/27/23

15 County St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Daisy Rivera
Seller: Kenny J. Soto
Date: 04/25/23

85 Covington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jose A. Vazquez
Seller: Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Date: 04/18/23

86 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maria Gonzalez
Seller: Jeannette M. Ramos
Date: 04/25/23

62-64 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Priscilla Nkwantabisa
Seller: Winners O. LLC
Date: 04/28/23

346 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Son Vo
Seller: STV Realty LLC
Date: 04/18/23

346 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Minh T. Chau
Seller: Son Vo
Date: 04/19/23

360 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Tracy Dotterrer
Seller: Sanjeev K. Bhatia
Date: 04/27/23

99 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kepler Senecharles
Seller: Carlos M. Hernandez
Date: 04/25/23

114 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Angel Mendez
Seller: Timothy Perkins
Date: 04/26/23

172 Garvey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Anthony Santaniello
Seller: Aames Mortgage Investment Trust
Date: 04/27/23

74 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Casey Mendrala
Seller: Joana P. Palero
Date: 04/28/23

67 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Derrick T. Whitley
Seller: Mass Investors LLC
Date: 04/19/23

75 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Matthew Begley
Seller: Amber L. Dyke
Date: 04/26/23

58 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Betsy A. Cavanaugh
Date: 04/18/23

119 Greene St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shreyas Ovalekar
Seller: Anthony Brice
Date: 04/19/23

85 Hampshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Justin Vasquez
Seller: Luz A. Herrera
Date: 04/28/23

41 Hardy St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Dayanara Caban
Seller: Antonio V. Lopriore
Date: 04/21/23

338 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Merlyn M. Martinez
Seller: Van Orman Ft
Date: 04/28/23

72-74 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Erika M. Alvarado
Seller: Samantha M. Anderson
Date: 04/20/23

264-266 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Carlton Minott
Seller: Cynthia J. Lajzer
Date: 04/21/23

15 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Rejuvenate Real Estate LLC
Seller: Birch Properties LLC
Date: 04/21/23

315 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Candido I. Del Moral
Seller: Briarwood NT
Date: 04/18/23

83-97 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Mirzai 87 LLC
Seller: Saremi LLP
Date: 04/20/23

84 Mayfair Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Farah Pimentel
Seller: Mayra Uceta
Date: 04/20/23

27 McBride St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jesus A. Burgos
Seller: Nehal Parekh
Date: 04/20/23

114 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Frances Yates
Seller: Brickhouse Homes LLC
Date: 04/27/23

57 Merwin St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Devin Thomas
Seller: Herman Cohee
Date: 04/28/23

11 Metzger Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Nadiyah A. King
Seller: Alexsis K. Alvarez
Date: 04/28/23

28 Nathaniel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,525
Buyer: Damian Carrizo
Seller: Jesenia Santiago
Date: 04/20/23

785 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Penelope LLC
Seller: DDM Page LLC
Date: 04/21/23

38-40 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Margarita Garcia
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 04/28/23

170 Pendleton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Juan L. Rodriguez
Seller: Evelyn Fernandez
Date: 04/21/23

83 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Patrick K. Treffon
Seller: Beth A. Nolan
Date: 04/27/23

73 Randolph St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Rosa Espejo
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 04/28/23

131 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Pinywah
Seller: Jose A. Cuevas
Date: 04/19/23

55 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Carola M. Espada-Sanchez
Seller: Inas S. Alitbi
Date: 04/24/23

115 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Roderique P. Heartley
Seller: Craig M. Cox
Date: 04/26/23

185 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alyssa Koske
Seller: Wendy K. Newton
Date: 04/28/23

69 Silas St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Shayne A. Spencer
Seller: Jose A. Lopez
Date: 04/26/23

9 Stockbridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Springfield Preservation Trust Inc.
Seller: Community Loan Servicing LLC
Date: 04/28/23

35 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephanie Martinez
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 04/25/23

15 Sue St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Denise Caraballo
Seller: Peter S. King
Date: 04/20/23

61 Suzanne St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Kashelle M. Feliciano
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 04/28/23

67 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Adilenia Ramos
Seller: Jennifer L. Hogan
Date: 04/27/23

300 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Kayla Schlenz
Seller: Maureen M. Pilon
Date: 04/28/23

15 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cwabs Inc.
Seller: Ivin Rennix
Date: 04/28/23

43 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Cynthia L. Jones
Date: 04/24/23

75 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Omeiry Cruz
Seller: John M. Turner
Date: 04/26/23

383 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Danielle E. Johnson
Seller: Panther Development LLC
Date: 04/21/23

2020 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Wieslaw Kanar
Seller: Olga Campbell
Date: 04/28/23

60-62 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Jose L. Ortiz
Date: 04/28/23

138 Wollaston St.
Springfield, MA 01199
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Patrick Tacho
Seller: Clevan Cooper
Date: 04/28/23

WALES

50 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tina M. Ehrstein
Seller: Cioccolate RT
Date: 04/18/23

WESTFIELD

38 Castle Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Matthew S. Gray
Seller: Robert A. Stoops
Date: 04/28/23

186 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mark Lavoie
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 04/27/23

310 East Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Metrolube Realty LLC
Seller: Speedway LLC
Date: 04/20/23

11 Howard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,750
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: City Of Westfield
Date: 04/28/23

49 Ingersoll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $422,550
Buyer: Daniel W. Stephenson
Seller: Michael B. Wilson
Date: 04/28/23

13 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Patrick T. McMahon
Seller: Francis T. Edwards
Date: 04/28/23

5-7 Morris Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Oscar N. Naranjo
Seller: Madeleine E. Smith
Date: 04/21/23

177 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $729,900
Buyer: Rupinder K. Multani
Seller: Ali R. Salehi
Date: 04/21/23

113 New Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Megliola Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas Hopper
Date: 04/20/23

Old Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Monica Bermejo
Seller: R&L Golden Acres RT
Date: 04/20/23

105 Park River Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $311,500
Buyer: William J. Conklin
Seller: Callahan, Robert C., (Estate)
Date: 04/20/23

120 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Muenzen
Seller: Gabriella C. Hernandez
Date: 04/21/23

46 Saint James Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Preston G. Webb
Seller: Lisa Bricault
Date: 04/28/23

38 Salvator Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Tobias
Seller: Jose J. Bermejo
Date: 04/25/23

59 Scenic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Keith E. Tremblay
Seller: Robin A. Watras
Date: 04/28/23

475 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Pioneer Vly Trading Co. LL
Seller: Sao Joao Realty LLC
Date: 04/21/23

285 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Timothy Basak
Seller: Michael Werman
Date: 04/18/23

56 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Conor Dalton
Seller: Donna F. Dubour
Date: 04/28/23

WILBRAHAM

19 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Jonathan Eliza
Seller: Richard A. Jodoin
Date: 04/20/23

9 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Hutchison
Seller: Maryann Nunez
Date: 04/20/23

11 Circle Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Johnson
Seller: Brian Nogueira
Date: 04/19/23

24 Dumaine St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: RS&D Ventures LLC
Seller: IJN Equities LLC
Date: 04/28/23

10 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Amanda T. Theocles
Seller: Judy L. Van Raalte
Date: 04/24/23

10 Kensington Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Falvey
Seller: Thomas C. Cebula
Date: 04/26/23

215 Maynard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Lopez
Seller: Daniel J. Falvey
Date: 04/26/23

939 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: BP LLC
Seller: Bridget W. Wallace
Date: 04/19/23

1 Squire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Eva Rodriguez
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 04/28/23

7 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Roland Nkwanyuo
Seller: Kelly Nygren
Date: 04/26/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

182 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Desiree Law
Seller: Deborah A. O’Neil
Date: 04/27/23

337 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Christopher Fall
Seller: Angel Otero
Date: 04/21/23

42 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: HVC LLC
Seller: Begley, Joanne E., (Estate)
Date: 04/19/23

42 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Darrin J. Begley
Seller: HVC LLC
Date: 04/20/23

Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Town Of West Springfield
Seller: Paul J. Sears
Date: 04/21/23

37 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Melissa J. Small
Seller: Pendleton, Katherine P., (Estate)
Date: 04/28/23

21 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Aga Brothers LLC
Seller: Bacile, Joseph, (Estate)
Date: 04/27/23

163 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $343,900
Buyer: Dvon Cordero
Seller: Lothlorien TR
Date: 04/18/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

850 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $562,000
Buyer: 80 Acres
Seller: Steve A. Ozcelik
Date: 04/20/23

40 Berkshire Ter.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sean D. Lopez
Seller: Emily T. Hamilton
Date: 04/21/23

150 College St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Hamshaw Amherst LLC
Seller: Filion Leasing Inc.
Date: 04/24/23

130 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Christopher Kueffner
Seller: Huong C. Chow
Date: 04/19/23

105 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Robert Gustafson
Seller: Ronald M. Loescher
Date: 04/28/23

17 Shumway St.
Amherst, MA 01004
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Mei Jiang
Seller: Sarah E. Thomson
Date: 04/28/23

16 Summerfield Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Nan Wang
Seller: Ming Yan
Date: 04/26/23

311 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gorge Road LLC
Seller: Samuel G. Moody
Date: 04/28/23

BELCHERTOWN

24 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Sean Ruell
Seller: Laurence L. Ruell
Date: 04/28/23

458 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Adam D. Chapin
Seller: Shufang Chen
Date: 04/28/23

399 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Myckey J. McNutt
Seller: Michael Benoit
Date: 04/28/23

108 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Miguelina A. Hernandez
Seller: Richard I. Cole
Date: 04/25/23

67 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $459,900
Buyer: Arlene Soleimani
Seller: Modern Homes LLC
Date: 04/28/23

118 Railroad St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ekmalian
Seller: Audra A. McLeish
Date: 04/24/23

397 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Bryan St Cyr
Seller: Antonio Carvalho
Date: 04/26/23

EASTHAMPTON

195 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Laura E. Jefferson
Seller: Donald J. Tymkowiche
Date: 04/28/23

346 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: James Cherewatti
Seller: Katherine E. Buckley
Date: 04/19/23

8 Summer St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Trouble Factory LLC
Seller: Christopher E. Gobillot
Date: 04/18/23

GRANBY

64 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $531,000
Buyer: Andrea Beaupre
Seller: Great Bally Inc.
Date: 04/20/23

17 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Thi T. Nguyen
Seller: Ian A. Cooke
Date: 04/28/23

HADLEY

7 Arrowhead Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Leah Grace
Seller: Martha Watson-Lorentzen
Date: 04/26/23

21 Lawrence Plain Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Matthew Olszewski
Seller: Joseph S. Buckowski
Date: 04/19/23

1 Nikkis Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Hao Zhang
Seller: Stephen H. Belgrad
Date: 04/28/23

35 Spruce Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: David Lippa
Seller: Hadley Rentals LLC
Date: 04/27/23

HATFIELD

52 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $425,500
Buyer: Lisa Farrick
Seller: 119 Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/26/23

124 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Andria L. Moglia
Seller: Ernest T. Booth TR
Date: 04/28/23

HUNTINGTON

Thomas Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Road Land TR
Seller: Gaylon R. Donovan
Date: 04/26/23

NORTHAMPTON

61 Austin Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,999
Buyer: Jennifer A. Carbery
Seller: Benjamin C. Matthews
Date: 04/21/23

116 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: David Lederer
Seller: John H. Selden
Date: 04/27/23

97 Mountain St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Bryna Cofrin-Shaw
Seller: Peter J. Bienkowski
Date: 04/26/23

65 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Benjamin D. Premo
Seller: Harold A. Asher
Date: 04/28/23

205 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Stephanie Levin
Seller: Zaka LLC
Date: 04/28/23

250 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Coburn
Seller: Christine E. Young
Date: 04/21/23

12 Rick Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $477,500
Buyer: Jai M. Alterman
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 04/20/23

35 Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ariel Guitron
Seller: Robert V. Redick
Date: 04/28/23

SOUTH HADLEY

464 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $562,500
Buyer: Neal D. O’Meara
Seller: Barbara J. Smith
Date: 04/21/23

192 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jose L. Ortiz
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/28/23

415 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Marissa L. Bailly
Seller: Scott Family Properties LLC
Date: 04/21/23

333 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Jessica Ayala
Seller: Onstar Properties LLC
Date: 04/28/23

5 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Mary A. Callahan
Seller: Karl R. Wailgum RET
Date: 04/26/23

3 Sunrise Circle
South Hadley, MA 00107
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Caitlyn Shabshelowitz
Seller: Harvey Ashman
Date: 04/27/23

13 The Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Mary Couture
Seller: E&G RT
Date: 04/24/23

12 West Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Michael Mcelhaney
Seller: Phillip A. Chesky
Date: 04/28/23

 

WARE

83 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Matthew Crowner
Seller: Ronald E. Ellithorpe
Date: 04/19/23

4 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mooch Properties LLC
Seller: David J. Mendelsohn
Date: 04/19/23

123 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ye & Zheng FT
Seller: Jasmina NT
Date: 04/18/23

5 Ross Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Connolly FT
Seller: MFRA TR
Date: 04/28/23

63 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kelsey Shea
Seller: Christopher Robare
Date: 04/27/23

WESTHAMPTON

197 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Judith Lewis
Seller: Sharon P. Lewis
Date: 04/27/23

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of April and May 2023.

EASTHAMPTON

Center for Human Development
55 Union St.
N/A — Selective interior demolition

Bernard Gawle
14 Ward Ave.
N/A — Roofing

HADLEY

Joseph Czajkowski
Shattuck Road
N/A — Install dual-use solar array

LENOX

Boston University
45 West St.
$66,715 — Roofing

Bruce Stringer
529 Walker St.
$4,310 — Install four vinyl windows

 

 

PITTSFIELD

Roy Andersen Jr.
25 Bartlett Ave.
$6,010 — Replace five windows

Berkshire Family YMCA
292 North St.
$298,887 — Roof replacement over court and track; alterations to toddler room; add two new windows; add lockers and changing stalls at men’s locker room

Cedar Tree Investment Group LLC
409 West St.
$44,000 — Install 33 roof-mounted solar panels

Kidzone Child Care Educational
699 Dalton Ave.
$30,850 — Modify existing fire sprinkler system

NORTHAMPTON

Bang Bang LLC
29 Pleasant St., Unit C
$14,000 — Basement renovation for tattoo artist

Bowles Enterprises LLC
235 Main St.
$5,350 — Illuminated wall sign for Bagalan Cannabis

Glass Lake Partners LLC
43 Ladd Ave.
$4,000 — Build partition wall in storage area

Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
47 High St.
$18,000 — Siding

Lankleine Realty LLC
881 North K ing St.
$6,000 — Illuminated ground sign for Northeast Painting Associates

Northampton Rentals LLC
206 King St.
$3,000 — Illuminated ground sign for Advance Psychotherapy

Northampton Revolver Club
519 Ryan Road
$27,000 — Roofing

Rankin Holdings LLC
115 Conz St.
$220,000 — Demolish building

Smith College
7 College Lane
$15,000 — Remove mezzanine

Standick Trust
158 Main St.
N/A — Remove partition walls

SPRINGFIELD

1277 Liberty St. LLC
1295 Liberty St.
$24,000 — Alter tenant space for Ivy’s Events at Springfield Plaza for use as assembly area

CIG2 LLC
281 Belmont Ave.
$7,000 — Repair exterior rear egress system, install new Sonotube to left-side deficient post

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
N/A — Remodel entry of Van Sickle Academy into handicap-accessible passageway, remodel life-skills classroom.

Hector Bermudez
175 Oakland St.
$9,000 — Insulation

DDM Property Group LLC
1630 Boston Road
$185,000 — Remodel interior for new Hannoush Jewelers store

David Della Torre, Lynn Baker, Paul Della Torre
13 Morgan St.
$20,000 — Alter interior for accessible restroom, office, and storage area for vehicles

Five Town Station LLC
380 Cooley St.
$50,000 — Erect addition for additional dining seating at Texas Roadhouse

Ronald McDonald House of Springfield
34 Chapin Ter.
$242,454 — Remove and replace windows and siding

Stone Soul Inc.
41 Colton St.
$4,000 — Install new bathroom

Springfield Cemetery
171 Maple St.
$25,875 — Remove and replace garage roof

Haq Zahoor Ul
679 Main St.
$92,000 — Erect canopy #1 for gas station pumps

Haq Zahoor Ul
679 Main St.
$92,000 — Erect canopy #2 for gas station pumps

YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc.
1784 Dwight St.
$60,999 — Roofing

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Spirit of Girls

Girls Inc. of the Valley’s annual signature event on April 28 exceeded its fundraising goal of $100,000, thanks to the support from corporate sponsors, including lead sponsor PeoplesBank, and generous individual donors. About 400 people attended “Spirit of Girls: Hall of Fame,” where they heard from current students, alumni, and parent speakers about the impact Girls Inc. programs have had on them. More than 50 volunteers worked to make this event happen. Funds raised directly support free summer programming for youth in Holyoke, Springfield, Chicopee, and beyond.

Girls Inc. of the Valley’s annual signature event on April 28

Girls Inc. of the Valley’s annual signature event on April 28

 

 

Seamless Transition

Maria Toyoda (left), provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs Western New England University (WNE), and Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal recently signed a joint admissions agreement intended to strengthen existing academic and student-support partnerships and facilitate an easier transfer pathway for eligible HCC students to attend WNE after they complete their associate degrees and meet other conditions. Students who satisfy the requirements are eligible for several benefits, including guaranteed acceptance and junior status at WNE.

Maria Toyoda (left), provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs Western New England University (WNE), and Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal recently signed a joint admissions

Maria Toyoda (left), provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs Western New England University (WNE), and Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal recently signed a joint admissions

 

 

Reading and Talking

Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is partnering with Holyoke Public Library and Springfield’s city libraries to encourage awareness and conversations on the topic of mental wellness. Displays of books and other materials dealing with mental health are on display to promote understanding around mental health and encourage similar collaborations for libraries to become better resources on the topic.

Pictured: Jean Canosa Albano (left), assistant director for Public Services at Springfield Central Library, and Maria Pagan, director of Holyoke Public Library.

Pictured: Jean Canosa Albano (left), assistant director for Public Services at Springfield Central Library, and Maria Pagan, director of Holyoke Public Library.

 

Agenda

Mother’s Day Brunch, Concert

May 14: Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts has a full schedule of events planned for Mother’s Day, beginning with its Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Following brunch at 2 p.m. will be a benefit concert for Safe Passage, featuring “Fantasie for Flute and Piano,” performed by Mosaic, the flute/piano duo of Sue Kurian and Meg Kelsey Wright. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature a kaleidoscope of unusual pieces: two fantasies by Gabriel Fauré and Albert Franz Doppler; two tangos by Astor Piazzolla and Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth; a folk-like, jazzy theme and variation by New Hampshire composer Gwyneth Walker; a haunting nocturne for alto flute and piano by Norwegian composer Johan Kvandal; and flute and piano solos by Arthur Honegger and Clara Schumann. The concert is part of the classical-music series at Gateway City Arts sponsored by GLC, the venue’s nonprofit arm. Donations for Safe Passage will be accepted at the door. Safe Passage provides survivors with the support and information to keep themselves and their children safe and to rebuild their lives in the wake of domestic violence. Learn more at safepass.org. Visit tableagent.com/springfield/judds-restaurant to make Mother’s Day brunch reservations.

 

Great Golf Escape

May 15: The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its 15th annual Great Golf Escape event starting at 10 a.m. at the Country Club of Wilbraham. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. The cost for this event is $125 for individual YPS members, $500 for a YPS member foursome team captain, $150 for individual non-members, and $600 for a non-member foursome team captain. There will be prizes, a hole-in-one contest with a cash prize, a poker challenge, and more. Registration includes lunch, post-golf dinner, and giveaways. Visit www.springfieldyps.com/events.html#!event/register/2023/5/15/great-golf-escape-2023 to register. This event is open to the public, so there is no need to be a YPS member to play. However, members will receive a free mulligan, entry into the door-prize raffle, and more. The event’s presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank. Other sponsors include Beauty Batlles Lounge, Brown and Brown Insurance, Caring Medical Staffing, Chikmedia, DDS Acoustical Specialties, HUB International, Kyle Sullivan, LiftTruck Parts & Service, LUSO Federal Credit Union, Monson Savings Bank, Raymond James, UMass Dining, and Visual Sound Production.

 

‘A Journey of Hope and Recovery’ Walkathon

May 21: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM) will hold its 23rd annual Walkathon Celebration, “A Journey of Hope and Recovery,” at the Stanley Park Beveridge Pavilion Annex starting at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The event is suitable for all ages and abilities and will directly benefit the organization’s continuing efforts to help improve the lives of those individuals living with mental-health conditions and their families. The festivities will include guest speakers, fun activities, raffles, and more. People can help NAMI-WM continue its mission by participating in this walkathon as an individual or team and/or sponsoring the event. For more information, call (413) 786-9139 or visit www.namiwm.org/events for pledge and sponsorship forms. Volunteers are needed.

 

You Ball Fundraising Gala

June 1: The Springfield Pride Parade organization announced the inaugural You Ball Fundraising Gala, taking place at 6 p.m. in MGM Springfield’s Aria Ballroom. With a Met Gala-inspired Fabergè egg theme, the You Ball will celebrate the diverse beauty, uniqueness, and prestige of the LGBTQIA+ community. The gala will feature music, dining options, performances, and conversations with parade organizers and Springfield city officials. Proceeds from the You Ball Fundraising Gala will directly support the Springfield Pride Parade organization’s Safe Space program, which provides Springfield public-school students with a safe environment to effectively communicate, build self-confidence, work on their social and emotional skills, develop healthy relationships, and focus on community engagement. Sponsored by MassMutual, MGM Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College, and the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services, the event aims to be an inspirational evening to celebrate and honor the region’s LGBTQIA+ and ally business owners, professionals, and community leaders. For more information on You Ball tickets, table sponsorships, and gala program marketing inquiries, visit www.springfieldprideparade.org/youball.

 

Free Shred Days

June 10, Sept. 23, Oct. 14: Monson Savings Bank will once again host free community shred days in 2023. As in previous years, Monson Savings Bank is partnering up with PROSHRED of Wilbraham for this series of events welcoming the public to discard their documents in a safe and secure manner. This is an ideal opportunity to dispose of unwanted documents such as tax returns, bank or credit-card statements, bills, and medical records. Pre-packaged refreshments and giveaways will be available while supplies last. Shred days are scheduled for Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hampden branch, 15 Somers Road; Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ware branch, 136 West St.; and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wilbraham branch, 100 Post Office Park.

 

40 Under Forty

June 15: BusinessWest will host the annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the gala will celebrate the class of 2023, which is announced and profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. The gala will feature a VIP hour for the honorees and sponsors, networking, the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award, and introduction of members of the class of 2022. For more information or to purchase tickets, go HERE. This year’s 40 Under Forty presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank, and the 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award presenting sponsor is Health New England. Partner sponsors include Comcast Business, Live Nation, the Markens Group, MGM Springfield, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Webber & Grinnell Insurance.

 

Hooplandia

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

 

People on the Move
George Timmons

George Timmons

The Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of trustees voted in favor of George Timmons — currently provost and senior vice president of Academic and Student Affairs at Columbia Greene Community College in Hudson, N.Y. — as the next president of HCC. He is expected to start his term as HCC’s fifth president the last week of June. Christina Royal, who has led HCC since January 2017, will officially step away on July 14; her last three weeks will overlap with Timmons’ first three at HCC. Timmons, 61, holds a Ph.D. in higher-education administration from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio; a master’s degree in higher education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., and a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Norfolk State University, also in Norfolk, Va. He has held his position as provost and senior vice president of Academic and Student Affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College since 2019. Before that, he worked at Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., where he held a number of administrative positions culminating with dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

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Bethany Mauri

Bethany Mauri

Jason Waisnor

Jason Waisnor

Priscilla Ramos

Priscilla Ramos

Dietz & Co. Architects Inc. recently welcomed three new employees, all in the role of architectural staff, to the firm. Bethany Mauri earned bachelor of architecture and bachelor of building science degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to joining Dietz & Co., she worked for firms in Albany, N.Y., and Connecticut, and as a freelance architectural designer. She has primarily worked on projects in the K-12 education sector but also has experience with retail and residential projects. Jason Waisnor has spent his career thus far working for architecture firms in New York City, where he focused on housing and sustainable redevelopment. He also completed work for the hospitality and gaming industries earlier in his career. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s of architecture degrees from Roger Williams University. He enjoys working on preservation projects and specializes in historic restoration, renovation/interior fit-outs, and housing projects. Priscilla Ramos earned a master of architecture degree from Hampton University and has spent a number of years working for firms in New York City in multiple market sectors, specializing in programming and spatial relationships. Project types she has worked on include single- and multi-family housing, education, and transportation. Outside of architecture, she has experience with engineering, code consulting, and work with the National Park Service.

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Zelda Harris

Zelda Harris

Western New England University (WNE) announced that Zelda Harris, currently the director of the Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy and Mary Ann G. McMorrow professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, has been appointed the incoming dean of Western New England University School of Law, starting Aug. 1. For more than a decade, Harris has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Loyola University Chicago Law School’s Center for Advocacy, including curriculum development for both the JD certificate and LLM degree programs in advocacy. Under her leadership, the school’s trial-advocacy program became nationally ranked. Prior to joining Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Harris served as a clinical professor of Law and director of the Domestic Violence Law Clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinical program, at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. She also co-directed the Child and Family Law Clinic. Prior to her time at Arizona, Harris was a staff attorney in the Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University School of Law. She began her practice as an attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation in Alton, Ill.

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Mel O’Leary Jr.

Mel O’Leary Jr.

Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc., a plastics manufacturer specializing in bottles and hollow technical articles manufactured through extrusion blow molding and injection stretch blow molding, announced that President and CEO Mel O’Leary Jr. was honored on April 13 for his two decades as a second-chance employer as part of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office’s All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS). The award was presented by Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi during the 24th annual AISS graduation ceremony at the Cedars in Springfield. AISS helps formerly incarcerated people in all aspects of their lives as they move from incarceration into the community. In addition to educational and employment support, it offers a comprehensive range of services, such as parenting groups, assistance accessing housing and food benefits, behavioral-health and addiction-recovery services, and support groups. In 2019, Cocchi opened AISS to anyone in the community in addition to the justice-involved population.

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Deborah Dart

Deborah Dart

Carol Campbell, president and CEO of Chicopee Industrial Contractors (CIC), announced the promotion of Deborah Dart to vice president of Operations. Dart started her career at CIC as a work-study student at Chicopee High School and has held many roles with the company. Her responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations and scheduling. Chicopee Industrial Contractors is a leader in relocation service and machinery installations, celebrating more than 30 years in business.

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Paul Mokrzecki

Paul Mokrzecki

Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, announced that Paul Mokrzecki has joined the team as senior vice president of Government Banking. Mokrzecki brings more than 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors, with a focus on providing banking solutions to municipal clients. He has been responsible for establishing, growing, and maintaining Government Banking departments for two local banks in the past. He has also served as the Finance director, treasurer, and collector for the town of Greenfield, where he oversaw all aspects of financial operations. Prior to that, he was the elected treasurer and collector for the town of Hadley. He holds an MBA from UMass Amherst. He is a certified municipal treasurer, a certified municipal collector, and a member of the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Assoc.

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Anthony Arevalo

Anthony Arevalo

Best Western Plus Berkshire Hills Inn & Suites promoted Anthony Arevalo to the position of director of Operations for Best Western Plus Berkshire Hills Inn and Suites in Pittsfield. Arevado will be responsible for day-to-day operations of all departments and ensuring customer satisfaction. In addition, he will work with General Manager Kevin Martin to increase group sales and general revenue management for the hotel. He has been a member of the team for two years, working in maintenance, front desk, and sales. Growing up in California, Arevado worked on the customer-service side of the wedding and function industry and in manufacturing of new housing developments.

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Ian Megraw

Ian Megraw

bankESB recently promoted Ian Megraw to information technology officer. Megraw joined bankESB in 2016 as a systems administrator. He has seven years of experience in banking and brings many strengths that have significantly contributed to the success of the IT department and the bank’s conversions since joining the team. He is a respected manager, strong technician, and an important part of the growing Hometown Financial Group family. Megraw earned an associate degree in Business Administration and Network Administration from John Abbott College.

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The board of directors of Big Y announced the appointment of Tenneille McFarlane-Smart as director of the newly created Project Management Office. As director, she will be responsible for all project activity across all divisions at Big Y, including Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express Gas and Convenience, Big Y at Fresh Acres, and Table and Vine. She will serve as a liaison between Information Resources Technology and all business units to track strategic projects centrally for visibility, prioritization, and resource allocation. In addition, she will provide guidance and support for these initiatives toward timely and successful strategic project delivery. She reports to Michael D’Amour, chief operating officer. McFarlane-Smart’s work experience expands across many different industries. In 2005, she served as associate project manager supporting new business development for J. Walter Thompson, an international advertising agency in New York City. Two years later, she moved to Voya Financial in Connecticut, where she held several roles, starting as a business analyst lead for Retirement Services IT, then a continuous-improvement change agent by 2013 and, finally, project manager for Retirement Services IT. In 2019, she joined Envision Pharma Group as a senior IT project manager before becoming chief of staff in the office of the CEO from 2021 until the present. McFarlane-Smart holds a BBA from Pace University, an MBA from Bay Path University, and a JD from Western New England University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Connecticut. She is a certified project-management professional, a credential from the internationally recognized Project Management Institute. She serves on the executive board of directors of the Pathlight Foundation, a nonprofit that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. She also volunteers for the Connecticut Bar Assoc. Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic.

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Florence Bank promoted Candace Pereira to the role of vice president, commercial lender. Since 2018, she has worked at Florence Bank as assistant vice president, commercial portfolio manager in the Commercial Lending department. In her new role, she will concentrate on commercial and industrial lending, as well as lending to women-owned businesses. Pereira holds an associate degree in finance from Springfield Technical Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. She is currently pursuing an MBA from Isenberg as well. She began her career in banking in 2003 and has held various roles at mutually held and stockholder-owned banks in Western Mass., in both residential and commercial lending. Recently named an ambassador for the Springfield Regional Chamber, Pereira is also a member of the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2017, and she attended the Springfield Leadership Institute. She has served on various local boards over the last several years and has also volunteered as an athletic coach in East Longmeadow, where her daughter is a student.

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Dennis Gober, a longtime executive in hospital management, has been named chief operating officer of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. Gober served previously as CEO in Oklahoma of Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, whose campus in Oklahoma City provides inpatient psychiatric and residential services to children and adolescents, and its Bethany campus, which serves the mental-health needs of adults. Cedar Ridge is part of Universal Health Services, one of the largest providers of hospital and healthcare services in the country. Gober, who holds a master’s degree in community counseling, has held several other senior-level positions, CEO for Acadia Healthcare’s Rolling Hills Hospital in Ada, Okla., which provides mental-health and substance-use services for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and division director of community-based youth services for the state of Oklahoma. As a licensed behavioral practioner, Gober also served as the Director of the Community Works’ Norman Academy Day Treatment Program leading treatment teams, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. He received a master of education degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Company Notebook

HCC Receives Pledge of Historic $10 Million Gift

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) received a pledge of more than $10 million, the largest single gift commitment in the college’s 77-year history and one of the largest gifts ever to any community college. The pledged gift is included in the estate plan of HCC alumna Margaret (Peg) Wendlandt ’58 and her husband, Gary Wendlandt, longtime supporters and frequent donors to the college. The money, estimated to be at least $10 million, will go toward student scholarships and the college’s greatest needs. The Wendlandts’ many gifts to the college in their lifetime already total more than $1 million and include donations to the President’s Student Emergency Fund and two endowed scholarships administered by the HCC Foundation: the Peg ’58 and Gary Wendlandt Scholarship, for students with financial need; and the Peg ’58 and Gary Wendlandt Health Scholarship, for students in nursing or health-related fields. In each of the past three years, the Wendlandts have made matching gift donations of $100,000 during the HCC Foundation’s one-day “Together HCC: Drive to Change Lives” fundraising campaign. Their $10 million-plus gift will be among the largest so far to any community college in the U.S., rivaling a $15 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Amarillo College in Texas in 2021 and a $10 million gift to Arapahoe Community College in Colorado from the Sturm Family Foundation in 2019.

 

WNE School of Law Recognized Among Nation’s Best Law Schools

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University’s (WNE) School of Law recently earned a spot on the Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2023” list. The Princeton Review’s rankings are based on data the company gathers from surveys of administrators at the law schools, as well as surveys of students attending the schools, who rate and report on their experiences at them. The rankings for 2023 are based on surveys of administrators at 168 law schools in 2021-22 and surveys of 17,000 students enrolled in the schools over the past three academic years. More than 60 data points are factored into the company’s rankings. Founded more than a century ago to provide legal education to underrepresented populations, the WNE School of Law today welcomes students from all walks of life who are seeking a rigorous education that blends theory, skills, and ethical values. The School of Law’s Center for Social Justice fosters student interest in establishing a more equitable and just society and serves as a focal point for community engagement through research, innovation, education, and advocacy.

 

UMassFive Federal Credit Union Joins MassHousing Program

HADLEY — UMassFive College Credit Union announced it is offering MassHousing loans to its members in partnership with Member Advantage Mortgage, its mortgage service organization. As a community-focused financial institution, UMassFive is always looking for more ways to make a positive difference in the financial lives of its members. Joining the MassHousing program contributes to this aim by helping to make homeownership accessible to more prospective buyers. MassHousing is an independent agency created in 1966, charged with providing financing for affordable housing in Massachusetts. It offers proprietary products, including down-payment assistance; affordable, straightforward terms; and unique mortgage insurance. UMassFive and partner Member Advantage Mortgage are excited to offer these options to their membership. The MassHousing program offers benefits including down-payment assistance up to $50,000; loans with affordable rates that are fixed for the life of the loan; and MIPlus, a unique mortgage insurance that includes job-loss protection. MassHousing has already helped more than 70,000 Massachusetts residents buy a home in the Commonwealth. To learn more about MassHousing and potential eligibility, visit umassfive.coop/mahousing.

 

Springfield College Recognized by Campus Prevention Network

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has been named a recipient of the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal of Prevention is awarded to institutions of higher education that have demonstrated leadership in digital prevention programming focused on student safety, well-being, and inclusion. Each recipient of the CPN Seal of Prevention has taken action to create a safer, more inclusive campus through comprehensive, evidence-based digital prevention education on issues such as sexual assault, alcohol misuse, mental health, and discrimination. It establishes guidelines for discerning quality online prevention education and implementation practices, and positions prevention as central to key institutional outcomes. At Springfield College, incoming students complete three courses: “AlcoholEdu” (first-year and transfer students), “Sexual Assault Prevention” (all new undergraduate, graduate, and regional and online students), and “Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Students” (all new students). Sophomores complete “Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing: Healthy Relationships,” juniors complete “Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing: Taking Action,” and student-athletes complete “Sexual Assault Prevention for Student-Athletes.” In addition, all new employees complete “Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention” (supervisor or non-supervisor courses), “FERPA: Confidentiality of Records,” “Data Security & Privacy,” and “Managing Bias.”

 

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Receives $450,000 Grant for Alzheimer’s Services

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital has a received a $450,000 grant from the Eisenberg Family Trust to provide free services to older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and the family members who care for them. The grant funds the Pioneer Valley Memory Care Initiative (PVMCI), a collaborative program that empowers older adults with dementia to improve their quality of life through personalized support in coordination with their medical care. PVMCI was founded in 2020 with the support of the Eisenberg Family Trust. Over the past three years, the program has provided personalized services to nearly 200 patients with dementia and their family members. It has also hosted family support groups and educational programming, facilitated training for volunteers at partnering organizations, and convened local nonprofits to coordinate services. All these activities were made possible through the Eisenberg Family Trust’s grant funding and in part by a grant from Highland Valley Elder Services through funding under the Federal Older Americans Act. With the renewed grant funding from the Eisenberg Family Trust, PVMCI can deepen support for patients with Alzheimer’s and their families.

 

Bradley Unveils New Identity-verification Technology

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority announced the launch of CLEAR and its biometric identity-verification technology at Bradley International Airport. CLEAR already serves nine of Bradley’s top 10 domestic destinations, allowing members traveling through the airport to use CLEAR on both ends of their journey. Nationally, it offers an expedited security program at 52 airports, serving more than 15 million members. Members use CLEAR’s network of dedicated lanes to verify their identity with their eyes or fingers, replacing the need to take out their wallet and driver’s license. After verification, a CLEAR ambassador escorts members through the dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security, saving them time waiting in line at the security checkpoint. CLEAR’s launch at Bradley is expected to create 23 jobs and generate approximately $1.2 million in local economic activity every year. CLEAR Plus, an opt-in membership that provides access to CLEAR’s expedited identity-verification lanes, costs about $16 a month billed annually, with discounts available for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Express members. Newly enrolling active military, veterans, and government officials are also eligible for discounted memberships, and additional family members can be added to an existing CLEAR Plus account for $60 per adult per year.

 

Berkshire Museum Offers Foster Families Free Admission

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Museum announced a partnership with Wonderfund, a nonprofit working with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to provide enrichment opportunities to foster children and families. Under this program, foster families receive free admission to Berkshire Museum for two adults and two children. Free admission to the museum also gives families access to museum programs such as WeeMuse Littlest Learners, a weekly, educator-led activity for infants and toddlers to spark curiosity with hands-on cognitive and social experiences, on Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The museum’s aquarium also hosts Discovery Tank, an educator-led program, on Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m., featuring the animals of the aquarium’s tide pool and demonstrating the behavior and life of crustaceans, sea urchins, starfish, and many other creatures of the shallows.

 

Springfield Thunderbirds Raise $30,000 for Rays of Hope

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced a donation of $30,000 to Rays of Hope as a result of proceeds from the live jersey auction during the T-Birds’ sixth annual Pink in the Rink game on March 11. Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa and Vice President of Sales & Strategy Todd McDonald presented a check to Rays of Hope earlier this week inside the MassMutual Center. This year’s Pink in the Rink game set new records for total funds generated, and the MassMutual Center came out in full force with a sixth straight Pink night sellout crowd of 6,793. Established during the T-Birds’ inaugural season in 2016-17, Pink in the Rink serves as a kickoff to the Rays of Hope fundraising efforts each March to shine a light on breast-cancer awareness outside of the traditional October awareness month. Each year, the fundraising efforts culminate in the annual Rays of Hope Walk & Run in October. Since the establishment of this staple night, the Thunderbirds have generated more than $100,000 for the Rays of Hope Foundation, all of which stays local in Western Mass. in hopes of finding a cure. Proceeds for this donation were raised primarily via the post-game live jersey auction, as every Thunderbirds player had his jersey sold to directly benefit Rays of Hope. In addition, Chris Hayes, general manager of Oak View Group Hospitality, the food and beverage partner for the MassMutual Center, contributed toward the donation total through the sales of Pink Whitney beverages throughout the evening.

 

Health New England Earns Award for Workplace Wellness

SPRINGFIELD — The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) awarded Health New England its Well Workplace Award at the gold level. The awards recognize organizations that contribute to workplace health and employees’ ability to lead healthy, resilient, and fulfilling lives through their wellness efforts. WELCOA, a membership organization for health promotion and wellness professionals, judged employers over seven benchmarks, including support for the whole employee, support for a health-promoting environment, policies and practices, commitment of leadership, and meaningful data collection. Health New England’s employees have access to the same health programs the insurer offers its customers. Its Healthy Directions worksite wellness programs include reimbursements for fitness and wellness activities, nutritional counseling, tobacco-cessation programs, health education, and more. Health New England has been honored in past years with the Well Workplace Award at the bronze level. In 2022, the company concentrated even more on expanding its programs and ensuring its employees understand the resources available to support their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Andrew Placzek Electrician Inc., 96 Lord Ter., Chicopee, MA 01020. Andrew Placzek, same. Residential and commercial electrical work.

Jack Watson Realtor Inc., 71 Ames Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Jack Watson, same. Real-estate sales.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Tony’s FBS Inc., 60 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Dino Isotti, same. Barber shop.

EASTHAMPTON

Megan Shaughnessy-Mogill Psychotherapy Inc., 9 West Green St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Megan Shaughnessy-Mogill, same. Psychotherapy and mental-health resources.

HOLYOKE

NKD Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Sack Keomoungsong, 400 Walker St., Lowell, MA 01850. Individual and family services, maintenance.

PITTSFIELD

Pramukhji Corp., 268 Wahconah St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kalpeshkumar Patel, 11 Old Middlesex Turnpike, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Liquor store.

SOUTH HADLEY

Rob Thomas Fitness Inc., 6 Grant St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Robert J. Thomas, same. Health, fitness, and wellness care and training.

SPRINGFIELD

Bostonomics Trucking Inc., 43 Fenwick St., Springfield, MA 01109. Eric Adjei Frimpong, same. Trucking services.

Consolidated Singh MD P.C., 299 Carew St., Springfield, MA, 01104. Arminder Singh, 89 Mapleshade Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Medical practice.

Judkins Construction Inc., 65 Edgeland St., Springfield, MA 01108. Victor Judkins, same. Construction services.

Willow Practice Management Inc., 299 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Kerry Valley, 89 Mapleshade Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Medical practice management and consulting.

WARE

Snows Surf Inc., 136 Pleasant St., Ware, MA 01082. Andrew Norton, same. Restaurant.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

FC Installation Inc., 49 Windsor St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Florin Condorachi, same. Flooring-installation specialists.

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Elements Hot Tub Spa
373 Main St.
Todd Thibodeau

Fusako Yamagiwa
85 Olympia Dr., Apt. 11
Fusako Yamagiwa

If Wishes Were Horses
321 Main St.
Kay Gregory

Kenos & Kenos Ventures
131D Brittany Manor
Kingsley Onyeukwu

Law Office of Peter Vickery
27 Pray St.
Peter Vickery

NESF
460 West St., #11
Jacob Smith

The Panda Hot Zone
497 East Pleasant St., Apt. 103
Rafael Perez

Rivka Solomon
145 University Dr., #3582
Rebecca Edelson

Sebastian Management
48 Fairfield St.
David Sebastian

Sovereign City Pressure Washing
75 Cowls Road
George Vazquez

West Street Coffee & Tea LLC
450 West St.
Christopher Rollins

HADLEY

Carroll Consulting
66 Moody Bridge Road
Theodore Carroll

Gohyang Restaurant
113 Russell St.
Hoon Song

J&J Brothers Tacos & Mini Market
41 Russell St.
Eliana Taveras

MAP Maintenance
56 Stockbridge St.
Richard Perry

Pioneer Valley Storage
333 Rocky Hill Road
Stadium Storage Inc.

Seneca Consortium LLC
5 Moody Bridge Road
Jean Forray

Subway
337 Russell St.
Frank Patel

Susanne Moser Research & Consulting
4 Kozera Ave.
Susanne Moser

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Camino LLC
437 North St.
Mindy Miraglia

Edwin A&C Construction
23 Pleasure Ave.
Edwin Guerrero Umana

Future-Hope
341 West St.
Tinamarie Smith

Get Striped
20 Brooks Ave.
Jenae Halsted

Global Underwriters Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
Global Underwriters Agency Inc.

Harbor Compliance
1830 Colonial Village Lane
Harbor Business Compliance Corp.

Joystick Interactive
82 Wendell Ave.
Incubeta US Corp.

Law Enforcement Against Drugs
82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100
LEAD Inc.

MCP OPS LLC
50 Downing Two
Timothy Burke

Professional House Painters
23 Lakeway Dr.
Santiago Salas

Ready Set Play
675 Merrill Road
Melissa Fawcett

Tractor Supply Co. #728
898 Crane Ave.
Tractor Supply Co. Northeast LLC

Trueshine Cleaning
46 Cherry St.
Lauren Lewis

UrbanFarm 413
17 Linden St.
Duane Kerber, Sheila Kerber

SOUTH HADLEY

Beers & Story Funeral Home
646 Newton St.
FPG Beers-Story LLC

Bud Production Studios
28 Pleasant St.
Brandon Roberts

Poesia Pottery
24 Upper River Road
Poesia Pottery

WARE

C&C Enterprises
32A Campbell Road
Robert Campbell

GJP Property Maintenance
97 Dugan Road
Gavin Rohan

Harper’s Landscaping & Moving
18 Bellevue Ave.
Mason Harper

R.P. Berthiaume Land Clearing & Logging & Trucking
66 Pulaski St.
Robert Berthiaume

Two Guys Haul
81 Greenwich Road
Edward Wyzik, Tonya Wiggin

Wicked Awesome Voiceovers Inc.
109 Church St.
Kristen Clemmer

WESTFIELD

A&Z Autos
66 South Broad St.
A&Z Autos Corp.

Accounting Enterprises
92 Little River Road
Patricia Castro

The Black Dog Grooming Salon
1430 Russell Road
Maria Della Ripa

Gary’s Auto Repair
11 Bartlett St.
Gary Francis

Genswiss
6 Old Stage Road
Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc.

GS Microteck
6 Old Stage Road
Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc.

Gulfstream Aerospace Service Corp.
7 Char Dr.
Gulfstream Aerospace Service Corp.

K-9 Services
3 Klondike Ave.
Donna Blews

KRM Office Equipment
1 Arch Road
Kevin McNair

Top Notch Paws
363 Northwest Road
Randall Hess

Westfield Auto Mall
82 Springfield Road
MMBM Inc.

WILBRAHAM

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

Brianna Nicole Photography
29 Brookside Dr.
Brianna Kipetz

DIY Productions
4 Chestnut Hill Road
Ryan Visneau

Edible Arrangements
2036 Boston Road
Waqar Haider

Essential Canine
777 Stony Hill Road
Heather Hitchcock

Home Medics
4 Tall Timber Dr.
Oussama Awkal

Luzi’s Auto Body
2650R Boston Road
Todd Luzi, Dana-Lee Luzi

Nathan’s Consulting Services
3 Captain Road
Nathan Navarro

Mountainbrook Landscaping
27 Mountainbrook Road
Brett Jones

The Music Express
17 Tall Timber Dr.
Mark Bish

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
432 Main St.
Brian Easler

Wilbraham Commons Assoc.
269 Stony Hill Road
Chris Bowden

Bankruptcies

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

Adamites, Emily Kate
1234 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2023

Allen, Wayne A.
4H St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2023

Blackwell, Valerie
63 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/12/2023

Chapin Center RE LLC
200 Kendall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2023

Cleaning Crew Corp.
Goodwin, Daniel M.
17 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/12/2023

Colon, Elaine
30 Lester St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/04/2023

Donovan, William E.
13 Meadow Ridge Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/12/2023

Dupuis, Richard R.
56  Circle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/05/2023

Gallant, Michael Joseph
181 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/13/2023

Gamlin, Suzanne T.
215 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/04/2023

Governor’s Center RE LLC
66 Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2023

Hanson, Lindsi A.
a/k/a Brodeur, Lindsi
215 Dalton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2023

Kelleher, Marianne
63 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2023

Lacroix, Donald M.
249 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2023

Leary, Thomas X.
67 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2023

Lorion, Jeffrey R.
Lorion, Carolynn Marie
a/k/a Burby-Lorion, Carolynn
27 Champlain St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/03/2023

Mawyer, Brian P.
Mawyer, Gina M.
264 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2023

Nye, Eric P.
78 Main St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/03/2023

Parrott, Gregory C.
15 Eckington St., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/05/2023

Picard, Jamie Marie
269 Chapman St., Fl. 2
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2023

Pierce, Wanda
150 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/07/2023

Rolon, Wanda
190 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/07/2023

Sweet Chicks
Anderson, Christine S.
a/k/a Cage, Christine S.
a/k/a Wilkes, Christine S.
Anderson, Angela M.
9 Cirrus Dr., Apt. 9208
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2023

Watson, Debra L.
17 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/05/2023

Willimansett Center East RE LLC
11 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2023

Willimansett Center West RE LLC
546 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2023

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

80 Ashfield Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Sarah S. Olds
Seller: Mcintosh, Jeremy E., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/23

75 North St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Charles F. King
Seller: Joyce C. Hollyday
Date: 04/05/23

CONWAY

482 Newhall Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Julia L. Washburn
Seller: Emily D. Howe
Date: 04/04/23

DEERFIELD

47 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kara J. Jacobsen
Seller: Mark Mongeau
Date: 04/06/23

GREENFIELD

426 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $191,200
Buyer: Methuselah RT
Seller: Mark A. Meader
Date: 04/13/23

30 Fairview St., E
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brandon Kelley
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 04/11/23

187 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James Brown
Seller: Wrisley, Linda M., (Estate)
Date: 04/06/23

6 Silver Crest St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Steven D. Mayhew
Seller: William R. Kostanski
Date: 04/12/23

HEATH

20 Knott Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brian Gaines
Seller: Katherine B. Peppard
Date: 04/10/23

LEYDEN

425 North County Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Joni R. Sullivan
Seller: Thomas W. Mayo
Date: 04/05/23

MONTAGUE

73 5th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Bonfire International LLC
Seller: Elliot A. Hartmann-Russell
Date: 04/05/23

93 K St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $326,755
Buyer: Tamara G. McKerchie
Seller: Faller, Nancy Ann, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/23

8 Madison Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Vincent A. Rupp
Seller: Fenwick LLP
Date: 04/06/23

NORTHFIELD

57 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Redfoot LLC
Seller: Medeiros Sr., Joseph, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/23

759 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Theodore R. Sweeney
Date: 04/11/23

ORANGE

24 Church St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Jennifer N. Lawton
Seller: John Dunphy
Date: 04/13/23

105 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Sherry L. Venezia
Seller: Salvatore Amaru
Date: 04/07/23

55 Spring St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Johnson
Seller: Hastings Jr., George E., (Estate)
Date: 04/10/23

SHELBURNE

10 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daughters Properties LLC
Seller: Martin Ventures LLC
Date: 04/14/23

8 Church St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $470,825
Buyer: Diane J. Johnson
Seller: William L. Jacobson
Date: 04/03/23

52 Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Gregory Krause
Seller: Myers-Rankin Int.
Date: 04/04/23

22 Percy Roberts Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Arke Realty LLC
Seller: Mohawk Trail NT
Date: 04/07/23

WHATELY

170 Christian Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kyle Robert
Seller: Robert J. Lefebvre
Date: 04/10/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

26 Alhambra Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Benjamin Celik
Seller: Jeffrey Daigneau
Date: 04/07/23

27 Anthony St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Buynicki
Seller: Julie A. Moulton
Date: 04/04/23

25 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Hailley K. King
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/04/23

220 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Katelin E. Carlson
Seller: Douglas Dichard
Date: 04/13/23

52 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Santosh Rai
Seller: Nandi Mainali
Date: 04/03/23

604-606 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Eric D. Lebeau
Seller: Paul F. Broz
Date: 04/07/23

86 Sylvan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Antonio Daniele
Seller: David M. Murray
Date: 04/12/23

BRIMFIELD

209 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Taylor Kieler
Seller: G. S. Bruno
Date: 04/04/23

196 Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brody J. Rubenstein
Seller: Mass. Housing Finance Agency
Date: 04/11/23

CHESTER

162 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Chester Theatre Co. Inc.
Seller: James D. Adams
Date: 04/03/23

CHICOPEE

23 Bessette Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Brandon L. Beaulieu
Seller: Andrew R. Serrenho
Date: 04/07/23

70 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Hameed Bello
Seller: Viktor Moshkovskiy
Date: 04/14/23

4 Burton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $612,000
Buyer: Viktorian Estate LLC
Seller: RBT Enterprise LLC
Date: 04/04/23

50 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Waleed K. Okal
Seller: Anne J. Dillard
Date: 04/11/23

424 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Roseann Bonatakis
Seller: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Date: 04/06/23

56 Ellerton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Edwin Barroso
Seller: Andrew R. Marof
Date: 04/13/23
19 Emerson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: LSH Investment LLC
Seller: RBT Enterprise LLC
Date: 04/06/23

80 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Eliezer R. Vazquez
Seller: Richard P. Lengieza
Date: 04/12/23

11 Graham Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Charlene Dominik
Seller: Joanne Gendron
Date: 04/07/23

Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $612,000
Buyer: Viktorian Estate LLC
Seller: RBT Enterprise LLC
Date: 04/04/23

187 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Johnny Rosario
Seller: Three Lions LLC
Date: 04/14/23

645 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Lekecia M. Powell
Seller: Derek S. Dere
Date: 04/12/23

24 Laurel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Brendan Duffy
Seller: Jean J. Croteau
Date: 04/07/23

136 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,800
Buyer: John Lynch
Seller: James Lynch
Date: 04/11/23

896 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Dennis Terron-Espinosa
Seller: Zahraa Abdullah
Date: 04/12/23

38 Paderewski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Travis W. Beaudoin
Seller: Nadezhda Volkov
Date: 04/06/23

109 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew Pollette
Seller: Antonio Daniele
Date: 04/12/23

22 Parkwood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Adam J. Eckert
Seller: Heather E. Nash
Date: 04/06/23

177 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mackenzie Mendoza
Seller: Hannah Orenstein
Date: 04/14/23

286 Szetela Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jan Makselon
Seller: Jo-Ann Ethier
Date: 04/05/23

26 Walter St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Lois A. Brown
Seller: Mun Y. Cheng
Date: 04/14/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

267 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Lori Picard
Seller: Louis Bonavita
Date: 04/07/23

87 Edmund St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Hannah Orenstein
Seller: Noraimi Rivera
Date: 04/14/23

30 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Maryann Atkinson
Seller: Wakeby Development Inc.
Date: 04/07/23

41 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Hugh K. Martin
Seller: Hadeler, Frederick C., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/23

21 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Timothy Garstka
Seller: Ashley Smith
Date: 04/07/23

368 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Antonio Bordoni
Date: 04/14/23

3 Pineywoods Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Miah J. Digregorio
Seller: James W. Johnston
Date: 04/07/23

41 Villanova St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $201,260
Buyer: Ryan Suprin
Seller: Magni Properties LLC
Date: 04/04/23

10 Westminster St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Laura J. Liberty
Seller: Carpenter Diana, (Estate)
Date: 04/12/23

GRANVILLE

76 McCarthy Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Deseree Zorick
Seller: Timothy R. Judd
Date: 04/12/23

HAMPDEN

70 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Gary Dobson
Seller: Michael Marion
Date: 04/13/23

42 Evergreen Ter.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Krysta Menard-Tanguay
Seller: Deeba A. Zaher
Date: 04/07/23

18 Greenleaf Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $460,750
Buyer: Tamara Kelcey
Seller: Edgett, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 04/10/23

53 Greenleaf Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Victoria Lynch
Seller: RMAC T. Series 2016-CTT
Date: 04/04/23

HOLLAND

70 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Keri L. Darling
Seller: Pamela L. Gentile
Date: 04/05/23

HOLYOKE

426 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Kenneth J. Cowdell
Date: 04/04/23

22 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Joemiliz Torres-Rivera
Seller: Damian Cotto
Date: 04/10/23

22 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: KMAK LLC
Seller: Barbara A. Mckenzie
Date: 04/14/23

77 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Z. I. Sanabria-Rodriguez
Seller: Primitiva Cruz
Date: 04/10/23

262 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Albert C. Nadeau
Seller: Tariq Green
Date: 04/14/23

349-351 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Netflips LLC
Seller: Cook & Assocs. Property Investment LLC
Date: 04/13/23

253 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jean C. Pizarro-Morales
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Date: 04/13/23

342 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ralph Y. Hernandez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/14/23

554 Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Gilbert N. Correa
Seller: Lennice L. Johnson
Date: 04/14/23

23-25 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Victor Golebiowski
Seller: Lorinda A. Luce
Date: 04/11/23

LONGMEADOW

53 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Anthony E. Heim
Seller: Albert I. Newman
Date: 04/13/23

807 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Collins
Seller: Regina B. Ellis
Date: 04/14/23

30 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Byan Rapala
Seller: Thai Phan
Date: 04/14/23

11 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Kevin Miller
Seller: Lsf10 Master Part TR
Date: 04/10/23

174 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Elias Deleault
Seller: Kimberly P. Barton
Date: 04/11/23

116 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jenna Shoemaker
Seller: Robert J. Duquette
Date: 04/12/23

LUDLOW

700 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Elizabeth S. Barber-Jones
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/13/23

296 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Alex Dobiecki
Seller: Michael A. Brown
Date: 04/05/23

131 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Turan Gul
Seller: Gina M. Potter
Date: 04/05/23

319 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Dos Santos
Seller: Lyria L. Unsderfer
Date: 04/12/23

N/A
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Eugeniu Ciubotaru
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 04/11/23

MONSON

77 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Joel C. Henrickson
Seller: William H. Rawleigh
Date: 04/06/23

46 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Katherine Santiago
Seller: Robert A. Soderstrom
Date: 04/12/23

170 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Barbara Clay
Seller: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Date: 04/04/23

25 Oak St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ashley R. Putnam
Seller: Audra L. Staples
Date: 04/10/23

MONTGOMERY

281 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Laura Prince
Seller: Gary M. Levite
Date: 04/03/23

PALMER

1035 Central St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: MGC Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Jose L. Fragoso
Date: 04/03/23

2021 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Choctaw American Insurance Inc.
Seller: Thomas Desotell
Date: 04/04/23

4038-4044 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Heather Korzec
Seller: Shannon E. Webster
Date: 04/04/23

1058 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: MGC Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Jose L. Fragoso
Date: 04/03/23

60 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Ernest J. Doucette
Seller: Cheryl J. Theofane
Date: 04/14/23

11 Sibley St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $233,900
Buyer: Brian Kellaher
Seller: John L. Lessard RET
Date: 04/10/23

50 Walnut St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Hoy
Seller: Bonnie K. Shackleford
Date: 04/03/23

RUSSELL

14 Raymur Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Largay
Seller: Scott Ainsworth
Date: 04/12/23

SOUTHWICK

50 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Zuriel C. Dimailig
Seller: Thomas P. O’Donnell
Date: 04/03/23

49 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Aldis Ulrych
Seller: John B. Brown
Date: 04/14/23

15 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Daigneau
Seller: Dwayne Dowd
Date: 04/07/23

Silvergrass Lane Lot 9
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: James St George
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 04/06/23

SPRINGFIELD

132 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Simon Grato
Seller: Luz N. Rodriguez
Date: 04/03/23

16 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Magdalee Santiago
Seller: Ramon A. Ortiz-Santini
Date: 04/07/23

169 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ivan M. De Vargas
Seller: Goda, George F., (Estate)
Date: 04/07/23

94 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Paul R. Brandt
Seller: Osetek FT
Date: 04/07/23

27 Ansara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Marc J. Proulx
Seller: Matthew Kearney
Date: 04/13/23

11 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Arriana Dimaio
Seller: Keyla Zayas-Rodriguez
Date: 04/14/23

17 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,995,000
Buyer: Iqra Farm LLC
Seller: Avon Place LLC
Date: 04/06/23

19-23 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,995,000
Buyer: Iqra Farm LLC
Seller: Avon Place LLC
Date: 04/06/23

735 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Maria M. Avelar-Gonzalez
Seller: Jacob T. Klieback
Date: 04/05/23

95 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Vincent Calcasola
Seller: Emily A. Tavella
Date: 04/14/23

33 Bernard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ceciliana A. Torres
Seller: Thomas Henson IRT
Date: 04/03/23

65 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Sara T. Hayden
Seller: George E. Young
Date: 04/07/23

28 Bosworth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Leighton W. Farquharson
Seller: Nextgen Construction Service Inc.
Date: 04/14/23

17 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Victoria A. Bermudez
Seller: Reinaldo Martinez
Date: 04/14/23

52-54 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Davann Chhem
Seller: Marcus A. Starks
Date: 04/14/23

72 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Citizens Bank
Seller: Barbara Joslin
Date: 04/11/23

113 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Christopher Pacheco
Seller: Susan Poirier
Date: 04/11/23

90 Corcoran Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Sol M. Arroyo
Seller: John C. Doyle
Date: 04/14/23

33 Crest St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Freedom Foundation Corp.
Seller: Gerard E. Reardon
Date: 04/14/23

15 Danaher Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Prince A. Taylor
Seller: Denise McCarthy
Date: 04/11/23

1460-1462 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Jean Merisier
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 04/05/23

250 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Connie L. Georgeopolus
Seller: Daniel Beauregard
Date: 04/14/23

140 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Luis M. Sanchez
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 04/07/23

60-62 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Bianca L. Frederick
Seller: Ericka G. Carrillo
Date: 04/14/23

52 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sushma Gurung
Seller: Dilip Biswa
Date: 04/14/23

199-R Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Gerald H. Chambers
Seller: Katie McLaughlin
Date: 04/12/23

30 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Roberto Rivera-Negron
Seller: Emily M. Cruz-Dejesus
Date: 04/07/23

139 Fox Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Aubri N. Bailly
Seller: Grundstrom, Dena, (Estate)
Date: 04/04/23

38 Fox Woods Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jonathan Barnhart
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 04/05/23

68 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Fernando I. Rodriguez
Seller: Jorge Maldonado
Date: 04/07/23

318-320 Goodwin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Denise Martinez
Seller: Felicita Delgado
Date: 04/13/23

50 Hall St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mimi Le
Seller: Thi Tai
Date: 04/10/23

23 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Salih A. Alotaibi
Seller: Manoogian, Martin, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/23

449 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rey J. Rodriguez
Seller: Johnson-Glaze, Dorothy, (Estate)
Date: 04/10/23

11 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Alicea
Seller: Moises Roman
Date: 04/03/23

15-17 Hutchinson St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Figueroa-Galarza
Seller: Rodriguez, Maria C., (Estate)
Date: 04/05/23

11 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Arianna F. Gray
Seller: Donna L. Jordan
Date: 04/07/23

86 Inglewood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Roberto L. Lozada Soto
Seller: Domingo Diaz
Date: 04/11/23

54 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Damian T. Blake
Seller: Trong Tran
Date: 04/07/23

28-30 Kendall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Carmelo G. Ruiz
Date: 04/10/23

25 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rafael Beato
Seller: Seneca Slaughter
Date: 04/05/23

119 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Carl Hovey
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 04/03/23

59 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Angelica I. Mendez
Seller: Danny Olavarria
Date: 04/07/23

51 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: German Rodriguez
Seller: Marianna Alvarado
Date: 04/06/23

51 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Tavernier Investments LLC
Seller: Aracelis M. Echevarria
Date: 04/11/23

1060 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Melrose Hurley
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 04/04/23

24 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Michael T. Henderson
Seller: Christopher M. Gates
Date: 04/05/23

97 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Chenghua Deng
Seller: David Belanger
Date: 04/05/23

25 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Milestone Funeral Services
Seller: Mill Street Station LLC
Date: 04/11/23

43 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Milestone Funeral Services
Seller: Mill Street Station LLC
Date: 04/11/23

98-104 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,777,411
Buyer: SMS Real Estate Investments LLC
Seller: Briarwood Eighteen LLC
Date: 04/07/23

336 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robert Doucette
Seller: Matthew Byrnes
Date: 04/03/23

278 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: James Coombs
Seller: Webber, Thomas R., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/23

230-232 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Manfredo A. Medina
Seller: Fernando Serrano
Date: 04/12/23

355-357 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Jermet L. Campbell
Seller: Quoc N. Huynh
Date: 04/04/23

122 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Paul Baptiste
Seller: Salim N. Abdoo
Date: 04/07/23

676 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: 676 Page Realty LLC
Seller: Mark J. Raymond
Date: 04/05/23

1655 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jose P. Lopez
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 04/03/23

271 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Ernery Blaise
Seller: Hailley K. King
Date: 04/04/23

32 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Crystal Dukes
Seller: David S. Bell
Date: 04/07/23

136 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Keyla A. Zayas-Rodriguez
Seller: John A. Cuoco
Date: 04/14/23

181 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Michael B. Cruz
Seller: Maryann Atkinson
Date: 04/07/23

123 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Myron Callender
Seller: Kyle D. Callender
Date: 04/14/23

84 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: David Baertschi
Seller: Peter C. Georgeopolus
Date: 04/14/23

187 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Jose Tabora-Rosales
Seller: Red Falcon Development LLC
Date: 04/11/23

33 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Meghan Collopy
Seller: Rodman Capital Group LLC
Date: 04/03/23

15 Sachem St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tashira Fuentez
Seller: Hakeem X. Mafuz
Date: 04/14/23

102-104 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rosa J. Marte
Seller: Daphne G. Cruz
Date: 04/12/23

156-158 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Manual Torres
Seller: Lake Rentals LLC
Date: 04/07/23

131 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Edwan Alzuhairi
Seller: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Date: 04/14/23

279 Sheridan St.
Springfield, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Justin R. Reeves
Seller: Amrap LLC
Date: 04/07/23

126 Stockman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: William S. Demarski
Seller: Cherry Tree Realty LLC
Date: 04/07/23

23 Sumner Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Joseph Lewin
Seller: Robert L. Craig
Date: 04/06/23

144-146 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Jefferson Figueroa
Seller: Celeste Solano-Lorenzano
Date: 04/07/23

256 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Franchesca Lafontaine
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 04/07/23

63 Ventura St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nayiah M. Boyd
Seller: Rogers, Therese Marie, (Estate)
Date: 04/05/23

374-382 Walnut St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: 374-382 Walnut Street LLC
Seller: 374 Walnut Street LLC
Date: 04/03/23

184-186 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Maria Maysonet
Seller: Luis O. Baez
Date: 04/10/23

353 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Keecha V. Riley
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 04/10/23

69 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Paganstomb LLC
Seller: Deborah A. Mansfield
Date: 04/14/23

WALES

20 Hollow Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Danielle Macmillan
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/14/23

WESTFIELD

845 Airport Industrial Park R
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Dtour Realty LLC
Seller: Barbieri Realty LLC
Date: 04/10/23

44 Beckwith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Adam Beaupre
Seller: David J. Webber
Date: 04/12/23

8 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sophia Kelleher
Seller: Linda A. Pyzik
Date: 04/07/23

349 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Clifford Laraway
Seller: Lucinda C. Cooper
Date: 04/05/23

1463 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Samuel Mancini
Seller: John C. Dasilva
Date: 04/14/23

14 Grandview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Lori Call
Seller: Phoebe L. Harris
Date: 04/14/23

128 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Andrey R. Zhirnov
Seller: Viktorian Estate LLC
Date: 04/10/23

37 Harvard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Karen M. Pac
Seller: Janet M. Kedzierski
Date: 04/06/23

16 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Sara J. Brewer
Seller: Roberto Lopez
Date: 04/04/23

287 Notre Dame St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: John Child
Seller: Nathaniel P. Munson
Date: 04/05/23

144 Park Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Mark Oleksak
Seller: Kevin A. Call
Date: 04/03/23

100 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Foley
Seller: Sarah H. Underwood
Date: 04/14/23

WILBRAHAM

2005 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: 2005 Boston Road Wilbraham
Seller: Kahn-Wilbraham LLC
Date: 04/05/23

4 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Chris Montemayor
Seller: Phillip B. Clawson
Date: 04/07/23

207 Manchonis Road, Ext.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Sarah Senatus
Seller: Brett B. Wright
Date: 04/04/23

23 Ripley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Ethan T. Campbell
Seller: Karen M. Dalecki
Date: 04/10/23

3 Rochford Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Emily A. Tavella
Seller: Joel D. Castleman
Date: 04/14/23

11 Stonegate Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Christopher Roos
Seller: Brain S. Chateauvent TR
Date: 04/06/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

47-49 Belle Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Bolaji Mustapha
Seller: Ofd Partners LLC
Date: 04/03/23

25 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robin D. Hendrix
Seller: James St George
Date: 04/06/23

114 Heywood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Emir Telalovic
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 04/07/23

1038 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Stuart G. Vogt
Seller: Virginia I. Sayward
Date: 04/14/23

37 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: John K. Sullivan
Seller: Robert L. Koonz
Date: 04/07/23

206 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Calvin Rivera
Seller: Martha M. Kisser
Date: 04/03/23

16-18 Shepard St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Vincenzo L. Calabrese
Seller: Thomas F. Halpin
Date: 04/03/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

101 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pamala Thornton
Seller: Kathleen G. Cortright
Date: 04/14/23

BELCHERTOWN

47 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $481,250
Buyer: Maia Kolchin-Miller
Seller: Daniel R. Cadorette
Date: 04/11/23

5 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Bruce Graber
Seller: Mcquillen Jr., George J., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/23

418 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Mary S. Dyer
Seller: Misty M. Sklarski
Date: 04/04/23

CHESTERFIELD

11 Bryant St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $167,314
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Jenny L. Roske
Date: 04/03/23

EASTHAMPTON

85 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Eric R. Horne
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/13/23

82 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $376,500
Buyer: Periwinkle NT
Seller: Robert F. Martin
Date: 04/10/23

136 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Charles Peckar
Seller: Rut Santana
Date: 04/11/23

GRANBY

95 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip T. Braese
Seller: White FT
Date: 04/05/23

125 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Windswept RET
Seller: Carol Reinke
Date: 04/07/23

20 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Alberto Gonzalez
Seller: Matthew J. Kearney
Date: 04/03/23

HADLEY

18 Cold Spring Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cindy Shy
Seller: Matthew Viaggio
Date: 04/14/23

22 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: Rohit Amembal
Seller: Anita M. Sever
Date: 04/06/23

333 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: James B. Palmer
Seller: Karls Site Work Inc.
Date: 04/13/23

33 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Barbour House LLC
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 04/12/23

169 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $463,000
Buyer: Lucas Tragos
Seller: Philip W. St. Laurence
Date: 04/03/23

HATFIELD

97 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: JFLF Properties LLC
Seller: Duga Jr., Paul, (Estate)
Date: 04/05/23

HUNTINGTON

27 Church Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Sara Colhoun
Seller: Alicia E. Hackerson
Date: 04/12/23

NORTHAMPTON

111 Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Benjamin S. Weil
Seller: Weil 2016 LT
Date: 04/12/23

25 Bayberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,296,500
Buyer: Orion M. Howard
Seller: Kathy L. Teece
Date: 04/14/23

310 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 310 Bridge St. Realty LLC
Seller: Platinum Auto Spa LLC
Date: 04/06/23

17 Glenwood Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $374,599
Buyer: Bear Stearns Alt-A TR
Seller: Sandra A. Heywood
Date: 04/06/23

171 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Eric P. Hagelstein
Seller: Edward A. Hagelstein IRT
Date: 04/07/23

20 Ormond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Mark W. Erba
Seller: Raymond F. Wheeler
Date: 04/05/23

Roberts Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Barbara K. Pomeroy
Date: 04/05/23

Sylvester Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Barbara K. Pomeroy
Date: 04/05/23

SOUTH HADLEY

11 Los Angeles St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass. Inc.
Seller: Diane M. Fountain
Date: 04/14/23

34 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $360,750
Buyer: RB Homes LLC
Seller: Anthony D. Maloni
Date: 04/07/23

15 Sycamore Knls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: David R. Adams
Seller: Charles A. Hebb
Date: 04/03/23

SOUTHAMPTON

22 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Donald Krivicky
Seller: Darcelle A. Ward
Date: 04/13/23

WARE

Greenwich Road, Lot 1C
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Donald R. Dunbar
Seller: Penny Lane Development LLC
Date: 04/10/23

Hardwick Pond Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: East Quabbin Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Great Lakes Camp Inc.
Date: 04/03/23

32-34 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Depina & Saintil Investments LLC
Seller: Santana Real Estate Inc.
Date: 04/06/23

WESTHAMPTON

124 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Stephen Testori
Seller: Rhonda J. Venne
Date: 04/14/23

Building Permits

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

EASTHAMPTON

Center for Human Development
55 Union St.
N/A — Selective interior demolition

Bernard Gawle
14 Ward Ave.
N/A — Roofing

HADLEY

Joseph Czajkowski
Shattuck Road
N/A — Install dual-use solar array

LENOX

Boston University
45 West St.
$66,715 — Roofing

Bruce Stringer
529 Walker St.
$4,310 — Install four vinyl windows

PITTSFIELD

Roy Andersen Jr.
25 Bartlett Ave.
$6,010 — Replace five windows

Berkshire Family YMCA
292 North St.
$298,887 — Roof replacement over court and track; alterations to toddler room; add two new windows; add lockers and changing stalls at men’s locker room

Cedar Tree Investment Group LLC
409 West St.
$44,000 — Install 33 roof-mounted solar panels

Kidzone Child Care Educational
699 Dalton Ave.
$30,850 — Modify existing fire sprinkler system

NORTHAMPTON

Bang Bang LLC
29 Pleasant St., Unit C
$14,000 — Basement renovation for tattoo artist

Bowles Enterprises LLC
235 Main St.
$5,350 — Illuminated wall sign for Bagalan Cannabis

Glass Lake Partners LLC
43 Ladd Ave.
$4,000 — Build partition wall in storage area

Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
47 High St.
$18,000 — Siding

Lankleine Realty LLC
881 North King St.
$6,000 — Illuminated ground sign for Northeast Painting Associates

Northampton Rentals LLC
206 King St.
$3,000 — Illuminated ground sign for Advance Psychotherapy

Northampton Revolver Club
519 Ryan Road
$27,000 — Roofing

Rankin Holdings LLC
115 Conz St.
$220,000 — Demolish building

Smith College
7 College Lane
$15,000 — Remove mezzanine

Standick Trust
158 Main St.
N/A — Remove partition walls

SPRINGFIELD

1277 Liberty St. LLC
1295 Liberty St.
$24,000 — Alter tenant space for Ivy’s Events at Springfield Plaza for use as assembly area

CIG2 LLC
281 Belmont Ave.
$7,000 — Repair exterior rear egress system, install new Sonotube to left-side deficient post

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
N/A — Remodel entry of Van Sickle Academy into handicap-accessible passageway, remodel life-skills classroom.

Hector Bermudez
175 Oakland St.
$9,000 — Insulation

DDM Property Group LLC
1630 Boston Road
$185,000 — Remodel interior for new Hannoush Jewelers store

David Della Torre, Lynn Baker, Paul Della Torre
13 Morgan St.
$20,000 — Alter interior for accessible restroom, office, and storage area for vehicles

Five Town Station LLC
380 Cooley St.
$50,000 — Erect addition for additional dining seating at Texas Roadhouse

Ronald McDonald House of Springfield
34 Chapin Ter.
$242,454 — Remove and replace windows and siding

Stone Soul Inc.
41 Colton St.
$4,000 — Install new bathroom

Springfield Cemetery
171 Maple St.
$25,875 — Remove and replace garage roof

Haq Zahoor Ul
679 Main St.
$92,000 — Erect canopy #1 for gas station pumps

Haq Zahoor Ul
679 Main St.
$92,000 — Erect canopy #2 for gas station pumps

YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc.
1784 Dwight St.
$60,999 — Roofing

Class of 2023 Cover Story

Introducing the Class of 2023

It is perhaps the best thing about a 40 Under Forty class. And also the most challenging thing for the judges who ultimately decide its makeup.

Each of the nominees has a different background, a different story, a unique set of challenges to overcome, a different path that brought them to where they are, a distinctive set of accomplishments.

This variety, this diversity, makes it difficult for judges, who are asked to weigh the merits of entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofit managers, public servants, college administrators, and many more — and some who fall into several of these categories at the same time — and score them against one another.

It’s difficult for them, but for the rest of us … it’s what makes this program so special. It’s a salute to the rising stars in this region, and each year, the list of honorees is both a revelation and a celebration.

And the class of 2023 is no exception. It is diverse in every way imaginable.

Each story is, indeed, different, but there are, as always, some common denominators, including excellence within one’s profession, a commitment to giving back to the community, dedication to family and work/life balance, and a focus on how they can make this region better for all those who live and work here.

The judges for this year’s program — spotlighted below — reviewed more than 120 nominations, a number that speaks to the continued vibrancy of this program and the dedication of the region’s rising stars.

The class of 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, June 15 at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. That gala will also feature the announcement of the winner of the ninth annual Alumni Achievement Award, a recognition program that salutes the past 40 Under Forty honoree who has most impressively added to their accomplishments in the workplace and within the community, as chosen by a panel of judges.

Tickets for this year’s 40 Under Forty event are sold out!

Go HERE to nominate a 40 Under Forty for next year.

2023 Presenting Sponsor

2023 Partner Sponsors

2023 Presenting Sponsor Alumni Achievement Award

Meet Our Judges

Raymond BerryRaymond Berry is founder and general manager of White Lion Brewing Company, the first craft beer company post-prohibition to recognize the city of Springfield as its home. Berry, a Forty Under 40 member, class of 2010, is currently a board member at Springfield College and Blues to Green, and an attorney general appointee to the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Regulatory Committee. He also sits on the Basketball Hall of Fame Finance Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee for the Mass. Brewers Guild, and Philanthropic Committee for the National Brewers Assoc. Berry earned his BS from American International College, MBA from Springfield College, and a graduate certificate from Tufts University. He was a graduate in the region’s inaugural Leadership Pioneer Valley LEAP class. He has received the Spirit Award from the local housing authority, the Affiliated Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership Award, the Assoc. of Black Business & Professionals’ Business of the Year Award, and a Martin Luther King Social Justice Award. He has also been recognized as one of the region’s Top 100 Men of Color.

Latoya BosworthLatoya Bosworth is a life coach, author, and program officer for Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities. She worked in Springfield Public Schools for 18 years, first as a special educator and then as a behavior specialist. When she is not facilitating workshops for nonprofit and corporate clients or inspiring others with her speeches and self-published books, she is giving back to her community with through mentoring and collaboration. She was a member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2016, and one of BusinessWest’s Women of Impact for 2022.

Brian CaninaBrian Canina is executive vice president, chief financial officer, and chief operating officer at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank. He has more than 20 years of experience in the finance industry. He is a graduate of Bryant College and is a certified public accountant. He is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and is a recipient of the Wharton Leadership Certificate. He is president of the Finance and Accounting Society of New England. He serves on the board of directors for Helix Human Services.

Jessye DeaneJessye Deane is the executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Regional Tourism Council, and is the owner of two award-winning fitness studios, F45 Training Hampshire Meadows in Hadley and F45 Training Riverdale in West Springfield. She was a member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2021, Franklin County Young Professional of the Year in 2020, and the 2019 Amherst Chamber MVP. She has serves on more than a dozen community-based committees, and is this year’s campaign co-chair for the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region. 

Aundrea PaulkAundrea Paulk is the Marketing and Communications director at Caring Health Center. She is also the founder and creative force behind Soiree Mi, LLC, an event-planning and design business. Soiree Mi offers creative and personalized services for private and corporate clients. She is a member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2022. A graduate of Bay Path University, her areas of expertise include marketing, branding, communications, event planning, social media, and website content management.

Alumni Achievement Award

Read about past Alumni Achievers.

Please nominate for this year HERE

Alumni Achievement Award Judging Underway

When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across our region — individuals who were excelling in business and through involvement within the community — and celebrate their accomplishments. 

In 2015, BusinessWest announced a new award, one that builds on the foundation upon which 40 Under Forty was created. It’s called the Alumni Achievement Award. As the name suggests, it is presented to the 40 Under Forty honoree who, in the eyes of an independent panel of judges, has most impressively continued and built upon his or her track record of accomplishment. 

Past winners include: 2022: Anthony Gleason II, president and co-founder of the Gleason Johndrow Companies (40 Under Forty class of 2010); 2021: Anthony Gulluni, Hampden County district attorney (class of 2015); 2020: Carla Cosenzi, president, TommyCar Auto Group (class of 2012), and Peter DePergola, director of Clinical Ethics, Baystate Health (class of 2015); 2019: Cinda Jones, president, W.D. Cowls Inc. (class of 2007); 2018: Samalid Hogan, regional director, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (class of 2013); 2017: Scott Foster, attorney, Bulkley Richardson (class of 2011), and Nicole Griffin, owner, ManeHire (class of 2014); 2016: Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, president, Allergy & Immunology Associates of New England (class of 2008); and 2015: Delcie Bean, president, Paragus Strategic IT (class of 2008). 

This year’s program is presented by Health New England; nominees will be weighed by three independent judges, including last year’s honorees. They are: 

 Anthony Gleason IIAnthony Gleason II is the president and co-founder of the Gleason Johndrow Companies, which provides commercial landscape and snow-removal services, property management, real-estate development, and leasing, as well as self-storage. Under Gleason’s leadership, the company has grown into one of the largest snow-removal contractors in the country. It now boasts a number of large contracts, including the city of Springfield (250 locations), UMass Amherst and its 157 parking lots, Western New England University, and many others. Gleason was part of the 40 under Forty class of 2010, and the 2022 recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award. Gleason and his company are strong supporters of Spirit of Springfield and many other local community organizations. 

Ashley BogleAshley Bogle is assistant general counsel and director of Legal Services for Health New England. In these roles, she manages the day-to-day operations of HNE’s Legal Department which includes a wide range of duties, from reviewing contracts to providing regulatory guidance and maintaining licenses and accreditation. A 40 Under Forty honoree in 2021, she is a founding member of HNE’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee, which guides the organization toward its goals of embedding DEIB and health equity into its strategic plan, mission, operations, community outreach, and member community. She currently serves as president of Art For The Soul Gallery’s board of directors in addition to working on other community projects. A proud UConn Husky, she received both her juris doctor and her bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Payton ShubrickPayton Shubrick is a Springfield native and graduate of Springfield Central High School, College of the Holy Cross, and Bay Path University. A member of the 40 Under 40 Class of 2019, she’s an entrepreneur, and started 6 Brick’s, a cannabis dispensary, with the help of her parents and sister. 6 Brick’s opened in September of 2022, and has already garnered ‘Best Massachusetts Recreational Dispensary’ honors at the New England Cannabis Community Awards. Shubrick she is an adjunct professor at American International College, teaching graduate cannabis courses, a coach in the CT Social Equity Accelerator Program, and was recently named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for her leadership and success in her industry. 

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Future of Journalism

Bay Path’s student digital newsroom and online student publication, Network News, hosted three area media professionals during Academic Achievement Day on April 11. The discussion highlighted the state of journalism and the future of a digital world filled with artificial intelligence, social media, and new technology.

Pictured, from left: Kaylah Sheppard, Network News reporter; Janine Fondon, assistant professor and chair of Undergraduate Communications at Bay Path; George O’Brien, editor and associate publisher of BusinessWest; Julia Deridder, 2022-23 Network News editor, Rebecca Wehner, 2023-24 Network News editor; Aprell May Munford, reporter at the Republican; and Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez, senior director of Education & Community Engagement at New England Public Media.

 

 

That’s Entertainment

After being shuttered by the pandemic for more than three years, the STCC College Theater Workshop has returned to Springfield Technical Community College, which will host free performances of six 10-minute plays on Thursday, May 4 at 11 a.m., Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at Scibelli Theater in Building 2. “Laughing for All the Wrong Reasons: A Night of Dark Comedy” is free, but donations to the STCC College Theater Workshop will be accepted.

Pictured: Lauren Tracy and Malissa Boone rehearse a scene for the upcoming production.

 

Ignite!

Bay Path University staged its 26th annual Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) in April at the MassMutual Center. The more than 1,500 attendees at the event, which had the theme ‘Ignite,’ heard from several keynoters and could take in a number of breakout sessions.

Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris (left), Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Bay Path President Sandra Doran

 

Robin Roberts, Good Morning America co-anchor, was the closing keynoter and was interviewed by Doran

 

MassMutual employee and Springfield native Victoria Ann Rodriguez was emcee for the event

 

Employees at MassMutual (a WLC sponsor) gather for a group photo at the conference

 

 

 

 

Agenda

Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference

April 28: Organizers for the 2023 Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference (MassURC) announced that Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community College (HCC), will be the keynote speaker at the conference. The keynote is titled “Hacking Ourselves: Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning” and will examine the concept of unlearning, discuss its relevance to learning through a research-based lens, and challenge students to think differently about their approach to life and educational journey. The 2023 conference will be entirely virtual. Royal’s keynote will be presented virtually from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on the conference day, with options for the public to view it through the MassURC website. The MassURC is a one-day conference at which undergraduate students from the 28 public colleges and universities within the Commonwealth present research, share knowledge, and learn from fellow students. The conference serves to broaden attendees’ understanding of research, showcasing investigations in more than 60 subject areas, including biochemistry, history, architecture, marketing, fine art, and sociology. Visit www.umass.edu/honors/massurc for more information and to register.

 

Pioneer Valley Conference for Women

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

 

Sundae Funday 5K and Family Fun Fest

May 6: Marianna Litovich, founder and executive director of All Our Kids Inc., announced the organization’s third annual Sundae Funday 5K and Family Fun Fest will take place on from 9 a.m. to noon at Stanley Park in Westfield. The event will kick off with a 5K run/walk and simultaneous family festival that is open to the public. Families can enjoy games, crafts, prizes, food, community information, and lots of entertainment. “This event helps All Our Kids raise awareness, celebrate foster and adoptive families, bring our community together, and have fun,” Litovich said. Anyone interested in registering to run or walk the 5K or sponsor this nonprofit fundraiser can visit fosteringaok.org/aok5k.

 

Whip City Animal Sanctuary Golf Tournament Fundraiser

May 13: Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its third annual golf tournament fundraiser at St Anne Country Club, 781 Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Hills. The tournament starts at 12:30 p.m., with dinner following at 5:30 p.m. There will be contests, raffle prizes, a free T-shirt for the first 52 players, and a cash bar. The registration fee is $125 per player and includes a cart and dinner following the tournament. Additional details and forms can be found at whipcityanimalsanctuary.com or the sanctuary’s Facebook page, or by emailing Sonia Henderson at [email protected]. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a caring, safe, long-term home for abandoned, rescued, and surrendered farm animals.

 

Mother’s Day Brunch, Concert

May 14: Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts has a full schedule of events planned for Mother’s Day, beginning with its Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Following brunch at 2 p.m. will be a benefit concert for Safe Passage, featuring “Fantasie for Flute and Piano,” performed by Mosaic, the flute/piano duo of Sue Kurian and Meg Kelsey Wright. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature a kaleidoscope of unusual pieces: two fantasies by Gabriel Fauré and Albert Franz Doppler; two tangos by Astor Piazzolla and Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth; a folk-like, jazzy theme and variation by New Hampshire composer Gwyneth Walker; a haunting nocturne for alto flute and piano by Norwegian composer Johan Kvandal; and flute and piano solos by Arthur Honegger and Clara Schumann. The concert is part of the classical-music series at Gateway City Arts sponsored by GLC, the venue’s nonprofit arm. Donations for Safe Passage will be accepted at the door. Safe Passage provides survivors with the support and information to keep themselves and their children safe and to rebuild their lives in the wake of domestic violence. Learn more at safepass.org. Visit tableagent.com/springfield/judds-restaurant to make Mother’s Day brunch reservations.

 

40 Under Forty

June 15: BusinessWest will host the annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the gala will celebrate the class of 2023, which is announced and profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. The gala will feature a VIP hour for the honorees and sponsors, networking, the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award, and introduction of members of the class of 2023. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com. This year’s 40 Under Forty presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank, and the 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award presenting sponsor is Health New England. Partner sponsors include Comcast Business, Live Nation, the Markens Group, MGM Springfield, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Webber & Grinnell Insurance.

 

Hooplandia

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

 

MOSSO Concert

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

People on the Move
Steven Musso

Steven Musso

Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced the appointment of Steven Musso to the bank’s board of trustees at its annual meeting. Musso joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. He previously served as the chief operating officer for FinPro Inc., leading consulting engagements, running the consulting operation, and building the technology division. He has extensive experience working with banks on strategic planning, interest-rate risk analysis, and other consulting and advisory services. In addition, he has worked with various bank boards and management teams in financial institutions across the country. He holds Series 63 and 79 financial-securities licenses. Country Bank also appointed new corporators: Mary McGovern, executive vice president, chief financial and operating officer; G. Thomas Wolcott, first senior vice president, commercial banking; Dawn Fleury, first senior vice president, chief risk officer; Miriam Siegel, first senior vice president, chief culture and development officer; and Musso.

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Emily Tower

Emily Tower

Florence Bank promoted Emily Tower to the position of vice president and branch manager of the bank’s main office in Florence. Prior to her promotion, she was the assistant vice president and branch manager in the Florence branch. A graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies, Tower brings more than 15 years of banking experience to her role. She has been with Florence Bank since 2006 and has worked in the Belchertown and West Springfield offices as well.

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Eric Lesser

Eric Lesser

Bay Path University announced that Eric Lesser — attorney, educator, and former four-term state senator — has been elected to its board of trustees. Lesser was one of the original members of President Obama’s White House team. From January 2009 to July 2011, he served as special assistant to the president’s senior advisor, David Axelrod. Later, he served as the Council of Economic Advisers’ director of Strategic Planning. In 2014, Lesser was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the First Hampden and Hampshire district. As a state senator, Lesser led and served on numerous committees and commissions. He chaired the Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies; the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, and the Senate Committee on Ethics. He also was vice chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation and co-chaired the Massachusetts Commission on the Future of Work. Among his many priorities, he was a key proponent of east-west rail, a leading advocate for civics education, a champion for alleviating student debt, and a national leader on the future of work. Lesser is currently a senior counsel at WilmerHale, a Boston-based law firm, where he is a member of the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Group. He earned his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School in 2015 and his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College in 2007.

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Dr. Sarah Haessler

Dr. Sarah Haessler

Dr. Sarah Haessler, whose expertise in infectious diseases has been recognized at the local, state, national, and international levels, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine for Baystate Health. Haessler, who has served as interim chair of the Department of Medicine at Baystate since 2022, was appointed chair after a highly competitive national search. She is the inaugural female chair of Baystate Health’s largest clinical/academic department. Her tenure begins immediately. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Dartmouth Hitchcock in New Hampshire. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Haessler joined Baystate Health in 2005 and since that time has held progressive leadership roles, including as the hospital epidemiologist for the health system, vice chair of the Department of Medicine, interim chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, and most recently interim chair of the Department of Medicine. Active in the field of academics and research, Haessler has trained and served as advisor and mentor for dozens of residents and fellows in the specialty of infectious diseases. She is currently an associate professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate. Since 2002, as either principal or co-investigator, she has completed numerous research projects and is currently co-investigator in Reducing Antimicrobial Overuse Through Targeted Therapy for Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia.

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City of Greenfield Community and Economic Development Director MJ Adams announced her intention to retire from city service, effective May 6. Adams played pivotal roles in advancing downtown revitalization efforts, coordinating stakeholder and state assistance in creating an expansion of the I-91 Greenfield Industrial Park, helping local businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and brokering the agreement to redevelop the former Wilson’s Department Store building. Adams joined city government in December 2015 as Community Development administrator and was promoted to Community and Economic Development director in September 2018. Her prior experience includes positions with the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and as executive director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity. The city will launch a search in the coming weeks for a new Community and Economic Development director. Adams has agreed to remain available during the transition process.

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Daniel Coyne

Daniel Coyne

Barbara Fontaine

Barbara Fontaine

River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) recently welcomed Daniel Coyne and Barbara Fontaine to its board of directors. Coyne is a certified addictions registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in behavioral-health treatment. He served as director of Nursing at Swift River addiction campuses, and more recently as the director of Utilization Review on the quality team of Vertava Health. He holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UMass, a bachelor of arts degree from Middlebury College, and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Florida. Fontaine is a certified alcohol/drug-abuse counselor with more than 15 years of counseling experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from San Francisco State University and completed the Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Treatment Services Program at Boston University in 2007. She started her career in substance-abuse treatment at Gosnold on Cape Cod and also worked at Habit OpCo in South Yarmouth. She has worked at Swift River in Cummington since 2016.

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UMass Amherst Awarded $15 Million to Lead Regional Transportation Center

AMHERST — UMass Amherst will lead the New England Region 1 consortium — one of 10 regional university transportation centers (UTCs) — for the U.S. Department of Transportation under a five-year, $15 million grant. The goal of the centers is to advance state-of-the-art transportation research, technology, and safety. The colleges and universities comprising New England’s Region 1 consortium led by UMass Amherst include the University of Connecticut, MIT, the University of Maine, the University of New Hampshire, the University of Rhode Island, and Norwich University, as well as Bunker Hill and Holyoke community colleges. The UTC program has been congressionally mandated since 1987, and each consortium includes two- and four-year colleges and universities that form a unique center of transportation excellence on a specific research topic. There are five national centers, 20 Tier 1 centers, and 10 regional centers in the U.S. President Biden’s infrastructure package included $90 million in funding per year for the competitively selected UTC program grants. The DOT received 230 grant applications, which represents the largest number of applications ever submitted in the 35-year history of the UTC program.

 

AIC Launches Graduate Criminal Justice Program

SPRINGFIELD — Law-enforcement professionals looking to further their education can now get a master of science degree in criminal justice through American International College (AIC). The fully online program is designed to appeal to criminal-justice professionals looking to enhance their skills and credentials, as well as provide the next step for students completing their undergraduate degrees at AIC. The program is now accepting students for the summer 2023 semester, which starts Monday, May 22. The MS in criminal justice provides specialized knowledge of public policy, organizational management, and administrative processes, along with advanced graduate leadership and research training. In addition to foundational theories of criminology and criminal justice, students will explore policy design and implementation alongside emerging trends in the field. The program will provide the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to protect and serve the public through a wide range of careers, enabling students to develop as ethical and skilled decision makers in the various branches of criminal justice. The program offers students specializations including social justice and public policy, victim studies, executive leadership, homeland security, and intelligence studies. These specializations allow students to focus on an area of interest unique to their career goals. They can also serve as stand-alone certificates for those interested in enhancing their educational goals and learning activities that overlap across disciplines but remain connected by a single shared subject.

 

Hooplandia Partners with Local Boys & Girls Clubs

SPRINGFIELD — Hooplandia, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and festival making its debut at the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in June, announced on Thursday that its philanthropic partner will be Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Western Mass. Hooplandia takes place June 23-25 and will be hosted by the Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will take place across more than 70 courts at ESE, and showcase games will be held at the Hall of Fame. As a community-forward, all-inclusive event, Hooplandia has vowed to donate $10 of every team registration to local Boys & Girls Clubs in support of the program’s mission and enrichment of the region’s youths. Additionally, Hooplandia has begun a partnership program with regional businesses to underwrite the cost of team registrations for young players from clubs throughout the region. Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide a fun, safe, and constructive environment for kids and teens during after-school hours. Community-based and led by professional staff, these programs offer students opportunities that allow them to succeed in school, develop leadership skills, and maintain healthy lifestyles.

 

LightHouse Holyoke Celebrates Transformational Youth Outcomes

HOLYOKE — LightHouse Holyoke, Personalized Education for Teens, recently celebrated its annual Raise Your Glass event at Mill One at Open Square in Holyoke. LightHouse is a personalized middle- and high-school alternative now in its eighth year in downtown Holyoke. LightHouse maintains an innovative collaboration with Holyoke Public Schools through Opportunity Academy, where students earn credit toward a Holyoke High School diploma in a program modeled after University Without Walls at UMass Amherst. The partnership allows a limited number of Holyoke Public School students to attend LightHouse along with privately enrolled students. LightHouse is accredited through the New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges. At the annual Raise Your Glass event, speakers included musician, performer, and LightHouse graduate Nehemiah Caradwyn; Liam Russell, a current privately enrolled student and graduating senior; and Damasco Santiago, father of Jhaydon Santiago, also graduating this year, who is enrolled through the LightHouse partnership with Holyoke Public Schools.

 

Citizens Gives Nonprofits $397,000 in Financial-empowerment Grants

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Fifteen nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts will receive a total of $397,000 from Citizens through the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. The initiative helps strengthen communities by supporting programs, through direct funding as well as volunteerism, that give people the resources they need to be financially healthy and inspire them to pursue their goals. The announcement comes during Financial Literacy Month, a nationally recognized campaign that raises awareness of the need for more financial-literacy education. Through Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money, the bank will provide $2 million in contributions to 150 nonprofits across the communities it serves. This years’ recipients in Massachusetts include two in Western Mass.: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts and Way Finders Inc. Other recipients include ACT Lawrence Inc., Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc., Centro de Apoyo Familiar, Council for Economic Education, Economic Empowerment Trust Fund, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción Inc., Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership Inc., Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, the Children’s Museum, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Inc., Urban Edge Housing Corporation, and Dress for Success Boston Inc.

 

Girl Scouts Receive $10,000 Grant from Davis Foundation

EAST LONGMEADOW — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced it received a $10,000 grant from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation in support of It’s a Girls World, one of the community-based programs it offers. The afterschool program engages Hampden County girls in grades K-6 in STEM, financial literacy, and health and personal-wellness topics. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities for girls to develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, seek challenges, learn from setbacks, form and maintain healthy relationships, and learn to identify and solve problems in their community. The support of contributors such as the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation makes this possible. The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations seeking to improve quality of life for those living in Hampden County.

 

Revitalize CDC Seeks Volunteers to Help Rebuild 12 Homes

SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild is back after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. This year, a total of 12 homes in Springfield’s Memorial Square neighborhood — owned by low-income families with children, aging adults, military veterans, and people with special needs — will be worked on by 1,000 volunteers and more than 100 supporters. In addition, vacant lots will be cleaned up and Calhoun Park improved. Volunteers return each year from Maine to Virginia and work alongside the residents of Springfield. Families who benefited from past #GreenNFit events volunteer to help their neighbors on the next block. Revitalize CDC focuses on making meaningful improvements on homes to help reduce energy use, save money, and create a safe, healthy, and sustainable living environment for residents and the community. Improvements include installing or retrofitting HVAC systems to allow for a transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy, such as solar conversions; new roofs; energy-efficient windows, doors, and appliances; water-saving plumbing fixtures; electrical upgrades; mold remediation, lead abatement, and pest control; interior and exterior painting; and modifying homes for aging or disabled homeowners, such as building exterior access ramps. Revitalize CDC is still seeking donations, sponsors, and volunteers. Visit www.revitalizecdc.com for more information, the current list of supports, and to register.

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Big Rig Truck & Trailer Repairs Inc., 87 Ramah Circle South, Agawam, MA 01001. Emil Lachinov, same. Truck and trailer repair.

Regional Practice Expansion Consultants Inc., 70 Royal St., Agawam, MA 01001. Jacqueline Montanez, same. Medical practice growth consulting.

BLANDFORD

Air Plus Inc., 146 Otis Stage Road, Blandford, MA 01008. Julian Mecher, same. HVAC Services.

CHICOPEE

Exclusive Painters Group Inc., 35 Kimball St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Luis Carrion Rodriguez, 1060 Liberty St., Springfield, MA 01104. Painting and construction related services.

J&S Smile Pros Inc., 874 Prospect St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Sara Jambard, 5 Halon Ter., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Portable dental practice.

EAST LONGMEADOW

GSD Cards & Collectibles Inc., 45 Saint Joseph Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Abel Lee, same. Sale of sports trading cards and memorabilia.

The Stoke Collective, LCA, 26 Williston Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Jen Sandler, same. Organizational consulting services.

INDIAN ORCHARD

JT Realty Associates Inc., 31 Kopernick St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Thaddeus Tokarz, same. Real estate services.

PALMER

Paws 4 Blue K9 Inc., 29 French Dr., Palmer, MA 01069. Janice M. Garabedian, same. K9 support services.

PITTSFIELD

Colbert Artists Management Inc., 180 Elm St., Suite 221, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Lee Prinz, same. Manager and agent of classical musicians.

SPRINGFIELD

Leena’s Place Inc., 660 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Jessica Morehouse, same. Restaurant with alcohol service.

Newer a Little League A Baseball Corp., 38 Bryant St., Springfield, MA 01108. Edwin Ferrer, same. Organization established to bring the sport of baseball to the community.

TURNERS FALLS

Sisson Accounting Services, PC, 55 Dell St., Turners Falls, MA 01376. Kathryn A. Sisson, same. Professional Certified Public Accountant.

WESTFIELD

Vendking Corp., 1257 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Alexsander Bloom, same. Vending machine and ATM servicing.

DBA Certificates

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

EAST LONGMEADOW

Pioneer Athletic Center
21 Baldwin St.
Danielle McKinnon

Pioneer Valley Arms
50-58 Shaker Road
Kendall Knapik

TigerPress
50 Industrial Dr.
Jennifer Shafii

GREAT BARRINGTON

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

Bernal Woodworks Inc.
131 Monument Valley Road
Andrew Bernal

Connect First Consulting
389 Main St.
Lais Howard

Fairground Real Estate
631 Main St.
Eric Streuernagle

LaundryLand
11 School St.
Paula Kohler

The Little Store
88-90 Main St.
Victor Cella

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

Marshalls #1362
354 Stockbridge Road
Marshalls of Massachusetts Inc.

MotherhoodWorks
50 Castle St., Suite 2
Ilana Siegal

Refill GB
152 Main St.
Jamie McCormack

Shire Glass Co.
87 Railroad St.
Matthew Meandro

TW McClelland LLC
597 Main St.
Thomas McClelland

Whimsy Media
211 Oak St.
Jordyn Cormier

HOLYOKE

FTF
475 Beech St.
Ronny Authier

Gold & Diamonds
50 Holyoke St.
Lavinia Oprea

The Hair Place
103 Chapin St.
Ronald Holland

Lovely Affairs
193 High St.
Jacqueline Bones

Maranatha Cleaning
183 Sargeant St.
Marcos Colon, Felicita Colon

QA Maintenance
98 Lower Westfield Road
Frances Russell

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

Springfield Grocery
845 Main St.
Muhammad Khawaja

Through the Trees Photo
10 Cook St.
Kevin Fitzell

LENOX

Berkshire Roll Off
18 Crystal St.
Daniel Hunter

Catwalk Boutique
51 Church St.
Sherry Betit

Doctor Sax House
35 Walker St.
Bryan Binder

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

LAM
194 Main St.
Leonard Miller

Sohn Fine Art
69 Church St.
Cassandra Sohn

Sports School Day Camp
194 Main St.
Leonard Miller

PALMER

D&M Auto Repair
1422 Park St.
Nathan Jensen

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

Wen Ming House
1427 North Main St.
Tian Hau Yang

SOUTH HADLEY

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

SOUTHWICK

Aerogreen Urban Farm LLC
23 Bonnie View Road
Renee McGee

Crawl Mat
21 Babb Road
Denis Zinchenko

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

Illuminated Girl Art
287 College Highway
Julie Seibert

Munm Brook Valley Camp
353 North Loomis St.
Stephanie Price

Southwick Services
1 Eden Hill Lane
Diana King

Total Home Services Inc.
445 College Highway
Anthony Whitehead

Tractor Supply Co.
673 College Highway
Jeff Stiles

Twin Pines Holistic Health
152 Berkshire Ave.
Chelsea Pratt

STOCKBRIDGE

Pecorino Provisions
36 Main St.
Claire Raposo

Wander and Whimsy Travels
36 East St.
Chelsea Bordonaro

WESTFIELD

The Crafty Chics
48 Stephanie Lane
Melissa Connors

Designed by Depino
57 Patriots Dr.
Laurie Depino

East Mountain Country Store
349 East Mountain Road
Clifford Laraway

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

Estelle Leeds Artists Management
26 Lady Slipper Circle
Estelle Leeds

Oksana’s Art
3 Sherman St.
Oksana Chepurenko

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

Rolling Hills Lawn Care LLC
23 Bates St.
Daniel Fontaine

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

Sophy Nails and Spa
84 Main St.
Chansophy Lim

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

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