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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

DEERFIELD

55 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Manohar Lalchandani
Seller: Jeremy Ober
Date: 04/18/25

70 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul Nicklin
Seller: Nunez, David J., (Estate)
Date: 04/18/25

ERVING

19 Swamp Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Maria Pedroso
Seller: Curtis R. Brunelle
Date: 04/18/25

GREENFIELD

84 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,100
Buyer: Florence MacGregor
Seller: Douglas J. Mahon
Date: 04/25/25

216 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jon Bander
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 04/16/25

178 Fairview St., W
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Waldy Felipe
Seller: Tad J. Bassingthwaite
Date: 04/17/25

200 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,950,000
Buyer: Paap Equities Inc.
Seller: Orion Pro Friend KP LLC
Date: 04/17/25

198 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Bryan Bertram
Seller: Richard P. Ely
Date: 04/16/25

LEVERETT

111 Amherst Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $505,050
Buyer: Paul K. Kipps
Seller: Arthur E. Carlisle RET
Date: 04/15/25

36 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michele Miller
Seller: David T. Keenan
Date: 04/17/25

MONTAGUE

334 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Brooks
Seller: Diane Sirum LT
Date: 04/18/25

31 West St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $576,500
Buyer: Richard R. Sanford
Seller: Watroba, Marilyn C., (Estate)
Date: 04/25/25

NORTHFIELD

637 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Sarah Greenwood
Seller: Douglas W. Greenwood
Date: 04/16/25

ORANGE

81 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Owen King
Seller: Ann-Kristina Hartjens
Date: 04/23/25

64 Briggs St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Stephanie A. Smith
Seller: Bryan J. Long
Date: 04/18/25

212 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: David Duncanson
Seller: Joyce A. Stevens
Date: 04/16/25

250 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Nancy F. Miniter
Seller: Dennis Piragis
Date: 04/15/25

15 Jones St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Deyanira Fernandez
Seller: Frizax Investments LLC
Date: 04/24/25

136 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Orange Oz LLC
Seller: Quiddlers LLC
Date: 04/15/25

SHUTESBURY

42 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Meredith Pustell
Seller: Aaron W. Kaiser
Date: 04/25/25

25 Stowell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Madeleine E. Aronson
Seller: Julia M. Connor
Date: 04/23/25

564 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Jamroga
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 04/14/25

 

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

133 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John Panaia
Seller: Cynthia A. Joyal
Date: 04/18/25

37 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Caleb G. Ritter
Seller: Angela M. Dance
Date: 04/18/25

41 Channell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Aldo Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 04/25/25

85 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Douglas G. Bliss
Seller: Scott R. Cormier
Date: 04/17/25

23 Edgewood Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Troy Gallerani
Seller: Lydia A. Sorel TR
Date: 04/15/25

38 High Meadow Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Michael Reed
Seller: Euliano, Susan Y., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/25

769 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Khalid Dhahir
Seller: Darren G. Longo
Date: 04/25/25

907 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lee J. Poggi
Seller: Kurtz, Steven R., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/25

942-944 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Florin Condorachi
Seller: James D. Roberts-Manning
Date: 04/17/25

945 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Robert E. Cardwell
Date: 04/25/25

230 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Carmino Mineo
Seller: David Zuev
Date: 04/18/25

232 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Patricia Torres
Seller: Paul E. Illouz
Date: 04/16/25

BLANDFORD

124 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Elisha T. Jameson
Seller: Barbara J. Gliniak
Date: 04/25/25

CHICOPEE

62 America St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: David Geary
Seller: Johnny K. Ng
Date: 04/23/25

546 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Willimansett Holdings LLC
Seller: Willimansett Center West Real Estate
Date: 04/24/25

106 Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tara Stolki
Seller: Bradford K. Landry
Date: 04/23/25

6 Garrity St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony Chonmany
Seller: E. M. Pray FT
Date: 04/14/25

671 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bruce Engel
Seller: Gaudrault, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 04/22/25

26 Lagadia St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nathan Beaulieu
Seller: Ogrodnik, Joan Lily, (Estate)
Date: 04/25/25

43 Lorimer St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Cameron Sanderson
Seller: Debra M. Burdeau
Date: 04/25/25

9 Massachusetts Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Christian Andris
Seller: Koda Penny Realty LLC
Date: 04/23/25

91 Norman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Kathleen E. Germaine
Date: 04/25/25

584 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul J. Vincelette
Seller: Paul J. Vincelette
Date: 04/23/25

11 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Willimansett Holdings LLC
Seller: Willimansett Center East
Date: 04/24/25

246 Slate Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 246 Slate Road LLC
Seller: Boron, Adolf, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/25

50 Taylor St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Pioneer Provence TR
Seller: Mary H. Maciaszek
Date: 04/25/25

47 Walter St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ericka Rivera
Seller: Tammie M. Finnell
Date: 04/22/25

52 Wellington Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Stazia Blair
Seller: Varakas RT
Date: 04/23/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

17 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pro Olive LLC
Seller: Margaret C. Byrne
Date: 04/18/25

23 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,290
Buyer: Rmtp Trust Series 2021 Cottage
Seller: Cariel Wilkinson
Date: 04/15/25

182 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brent Houle
Seller: Michael J. Trombley
Date: 04/24/25

HOLLAND

4 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Jessica Hudson
Seller: Kevin M. Shaw
Date: 04/16/25

HOLYOKE

151 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $421,909
Buyer: Avinash Sharma
Seller: Smart, Mary Kathleen, (Estate)
Date: 04/25/25

11 Claren Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Segundo M. Chimborazo
Seller: Kristen A. Picard
Date: 04/17/25

70 Dupuis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ronny W. Authier
Seller: Pasternak, Alice C., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/25

1412 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: TY Realty LLC
Seller: Legacy Property Investment Group LLC
Date: 04/23/25

12 George Frost Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Hannah Pelkey
Seller: Ruth S. Rauluk
Date: 04/17/25

173 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Patrick Cahill
Seller: Robert L. Peltier
Date: 04/18/25

309 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Libby Coyner
Seller: Margaret A. Becker
Date: 04/25/25

12 Holyoke St.
Holyoke, MA 01027
Amount: $6,800,000
Buyer: Atlantic Cap Holyoke RETa
Seller: Holyoke Landing LLC
Date: 04/25/25

40-44 Holyoke St.
Holyoke, MA 01027
Amount: $6,800,000
Buyer: Atlantic Capital Holyoke RET
Seller: Holyoke Landing LLC
Date: 04/25/25

107 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Catrina S. Kim
Seller: Garrett J. Lavoie
Date: 04/24/25

2 Montgomery Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Angela M. Tissi-Gassoway
Seller: Kathryn A. Tremblay
Date: 04/17/25

43-45 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Our Legacy LLC
Seller: Susan S. Muyiggwa
Date: 04/15/25

16 Quinn Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Veronica E. Laurenitis
Seller: Mary L. Falcetti
Date: 04/16/25

31 South Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Mark B. Sampson
Seller: Thomas C. Wilhelmi
Date: 04/23/25

444 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Edwin R. Colon
Seller: Gurnider S. Dhaliwal
Date: 04/17/25

LONGMEADOW

109 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Jaime Margolis
Seller: Mark B. Sampson
Date: 04/23/25

70 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: On The Mark LLC
Seller: George D. Armstrong RET
Date: 04/18/25

292 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Mohammad E. Ramadan
Seller: Tara S. Wolman RET
Date: 04/16/25

116 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ashley Smith
Seller: Collins, Louise M., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/25

134 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Brenda Clevenger
Seller: Catherine M. Bussolari
Date: 04/15/25

LUDLOW

41 Barrett St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Tiana Lambert
Seller: Gitsit Real Property Bbplc1 LLC
Date: 04/23/25

162 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Megan A. Leone
Seller: Michael L. Roberts
Date: 04/23/25

345 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Onpointe Holdings LLC
Seller: So Cool Realty LLC
Date: 04/25/25

1388 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Kyle R. Nadeau
Seller: David J. Gabanelli
Date: 04/15/25

183 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Dion
Seller: Eric A. Rucki
Date: 04/24/25

MONSON

84 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Megan C. Shaw
Seller: Langevin, Dorothy H., (Estate)
Date: 04/17/25

13-A Oak St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jomeysha T. Matrow
Seller: Paul Matrow
Date: 04/22/25

165 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Timothy P. Shea
Seller: Christopher J. Aubin
Date: 04/22/25

368 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: B&C Acres Farm LLC
Seller: Peter J. Lloyd
Date: 04/14/25

PALMER

280 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Randy Barnes
Seller: R-A-C-E Inc.
Date: 04/14/25

295 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Cobb
Seller: Samuel T. Gay
Date: 04/16/25

15 Maple Ter.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Barbara M. Schultz
Seller: Nathan Mumblo
Date: 04/16/25

2140 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Regin A. Gagne
Date: 04/17/25

5 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Antonio A. Hernandez
Seller: Daniel R. Biegner
Date: 04/24/25

SPRINGFIELD

136 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Betty Y. Hernandez
Seller: Coalie RT
Date: 04/18/25

138 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joanne Barr
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 04/14/25

128 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Mairym Hernandez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/22/25

65 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Zachary Zina
Seller: Luke Perry
Date: 04/17/25

63 Blueberry Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: Cali Kacoyannakis
Seller: Stephen A. Collins
Date: 04/25/25

770-800 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $8,579,044
Buyer: Rcg-Springfield PM LLC
Seller: Arg Bcsprma001 LLC
Date: 04/01/25

85 Braddock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Javier Santiago
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/15/25

33 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Robert W. Tongue
Seller: Erik J. Brennan
Date: 04/23/25

490 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Misael Gonzalez
Seller: Angel R. Villar
Date: 04/14/25

274 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Lyna T. Dao
Seller: Phoenix Development Inc.
Date: 04/25/25

292 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Erica Torrellas
Seller: Thuy Fuda
Date: 04/24/25

732 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: JW Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Ddmns Realty LLC
Date: 04/23/25

50 Drumlin Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Tracy Belanger
Seller: Lucia Milbier
Date: 04/18/25

30 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Widy Pena
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 04/18/25

51 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dylan Rios
Seller: Margaret M. Hagopian
Date: 04/22/25

88 Fisher St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Betsy I. Torres
Seller: Abdel Velazquez
Date: 04/17/25

133-135 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $229,600
Buyer: Cristhian B. Vasquez
Seller: David Neigher
Date: 04/15/25

452 Franklin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jermel Jacobs
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 04/22/25

26 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Anthony H. Nguyen
Seller: Paul E. Lietz
Date: 04/16/25

44 Hollywood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $466,000
Buyer: Jony Fernandes
Seller: 44hollywood RT
Date: 04/17/25

23 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Anthony D. Montalvo
Seller: Krisq & Johnnyb LLC
Date: 04/18/25

430 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Orlando R. Carrucini
Seller: Shoshana M. Porter
Date: 04/15/25

182 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Roberto Salinas
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 04/15/25

305 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Nres LLC
Seller: India N. Tucker-Ross
Date: 04/23/25

74 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Avery C. Orszulak
Seller: Celeste R. Orszulak
Date: 04/24/25

112 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Kenneth Krzykowski
Seller: Madeline Cortes
Date: 04/18/25

297 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Elvis R. Leiva
Seller: Sanky Properties LLC
Date: 04/22/25

924-934 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: 924-934 Main St. Realty
Seller: J. & K. Real Estate Investments LLC
Date: 04/22/25

171 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Hanniel Victorino-Mejia
Seller: Ericka G. Carrillo
Date: 04/24/25

182 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Neftali Cortes-Alicea
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 04/16/25

42 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Aramis O. Colon
Seller: Orlando R. Carrucini
Date: 04/15/25

117 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $295,900
Buyer: Dazel A. Tapper
Seller: Mpr Properties LLC
Date: 04/25/25

19 Normandy Road
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Livingwater Capital LLC
Seller: Xiuyu Ma
Date: 04/15/25

74 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard Dejesus
Seller: Gilmar Realty LLC
Date: 04/16/25

191 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John S. Colondres
Seller: Nola Management LLC
Date: 04/22/25

191 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nola Management LLC
Seller: Henshaw, Judith Ann, (Estate)
Date: 04/22/25

35 Pinta Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Pinta Empire RT
Seller: 35 Pinta Circle RT
Date: 04/14/25

14 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Georges Charles
Seller: Michael Visneau
Date: 04/25/25

281 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Eddie D. Acevedo
Seller: Luis E. Santiago
Date: 04/16/25

234 Roy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: William T. King
Seller: West Side Lending LLC
Date: 04/17/25

255-257 Roy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Omar Santiago-Feliciano
Seller: Ajax TR
Date: 04/23/25

32 Ruby Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Carrie Dudley
Seller: Thomas W. Lewis
Date: 04/16/25

453-455 State St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $363,800
Buyer: Abdelkader Madani
Seller: Redemption Gate Mission
Date: 04/23/25

36 Sunbrier Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Victoria Tsongalis
Seller: Jeanette M. Monette
Date: 04/18/25

73 Timber Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Wilson, Steven Paul, (Estate)
Date: 04/22/25

18-20 Wareham St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Aneda J. Octave
Seller: Emmanuel Massenat
Date: 04/24/25

24 Warriner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ian Ireland
Seller: Moises R. Fernandez
Date: 04/17/25

540-542 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Titus Madu
Seller: Genaro Vargas
Date: 04/23/25

119 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: John Dupre
Seller: Stephen Grimes
Date: 04/23/25

50 Wilton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Cynthia Colon
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/15/25

519-523 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Dpj Autohaus & Living LLC
Seller: Luis Rivera
Date: 04/17/25

SOUTHWICK

32 Beach Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Suzanne F. Gravel
Seller: Sherman FT
Date: 04/22/25

11 Crystal Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Bruce Le
Seller: Charles E. Alaconis
Date: 04/18/25

176 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Frederick J. Dearden
Seller: Diane L. Hodges
Date: 04/17/25

34 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Daniel Kombert
Seller: Carla L. Hoffman
Date: 04/25/25

50 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $701,000
Buyer: Mark S. Schroeder
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 04/18/25

14 Southwick Hill
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Rita P. Hannoush-Lukomski
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/15/25

TOLLAND

201 Fox Den Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Dennis J. Bein
Seller: Veronica H. Kulig
Date: 04/18/25

WALES

75 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Caroline Awebwa
Seller: Nathan R. Quattrocelli
Date: 04/18/25

198 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $363,188
Buyer: Rcf2 Acquistion TR
Seller: Norman L. Whitman
Date: 04/23/25

WESTFIELD

54 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Dong L. Zou
Seller: Century Properties LLC
Date: 04/25/25

202 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Robert Apple
Seller: Barnes, Lois M., (Estate)
Date: 04/22/25

78 Heggie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Edward J. Kralles
Seller: Farrelly FT
Date: 04/22/25

16 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Deanna Evans
Seller: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Date: 04/17/25

20 McKinley Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Nighthawk Realty LLC
Seller: David G. Moquin
Date: 04/15/25

35 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: East Longmeadow Properties LLC
Seller: Joseph G. Bonkowski
Date: 04/14/25

39 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: East Longmeadow Properties LLC
Seller: Joseph G. Bonkowski
Date: 04/14/25

57 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Adam Boggs
Seller: 358 MLC LLC
Date: 04/25/25

113 New Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Erica B. Erb
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 04/18/25

51 Robinson Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Tobias
Seller: Daley Int
Date: 04/16/25

19 Simmons Brook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Brandi L. Church
Seller: Kenneth J. Kordana
Date: 04/22/25

19 Tow Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Yauqoob Liyaudeen
Seller: George J. Sobczyk
Date: 04/24/25

48 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Wsuliving LLC
Seller: US Dept. of Housing & Urban Dev.
Date: 04/18/25

WILBRAHAM

57 Beebe Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael Marion
Seller: John A. Hubbard
Date: 04/18/25

200 Crane Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Hampden Homesbuyres LLC
Seller: Alice L. Dawson
Date: 04/24/25

11 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Ty C. Trebbe
Seller: Richard A. Dowling
Date: 04/14/25

155 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Timothy Hutchins
Seller: Joseph T. Dilk
Date: 04/23/25

6 Old Carriage Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $487,000
Buyer: Erik J. Brennan
Seller: Lewis Riopelle
Date: 04/23/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

67 Bliss St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Sarita Oli
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/22/25

370 Brush Hill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $273,284
Buyer: Charles E. Mokrzecki
Seller: Orchard Holdings LLC
Date: 04/17/25

31 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Manchester Ent. LLC
Seller: Gloria J. Paape
Date: 04/22/25

54 Hill St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: 3-D Home Improvement LLC
Seller: Michael K. Kennedy
Date: 04/22/25

116 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Benjamin Rousseau
Seller: Claude Rousseau
Date: 04/15/25

19 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: JW Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Thomas W. Adamczyk
Date: 04/23/25

54 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Karna Gurung
Seller: Angela M. Foley
Date: 04/16/25

22 Primrose St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Hugo L. Hernandez
Seller: Manchester Ent. LLC
Date: 04/25/25

68 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: DDM Property Group LLC
Seller: Laguercia Family LP
Date: 04/18/25

100 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Marc Tancrati
Seller: Tuyen T. Le
Date: 04/15/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

74 East Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $749,000
Buyer: Jessica Tarka
Seller: Yuqing Guo
Date: 04/18/25

235 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Shira Epstein
Seller: Allison B. Henry
Date: 04/23/25

185 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jonathan Henry
Seller: Martha Spiegelman RET
Date: 04/23/25

Rolling Ridge Road, Lot 72
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Cappello FT
Seller: Peter M. Perchak
Date: 04/15/25

BELCHERTOWN

72 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Otero
Seller: Marian T. Goodhind
Date: 04/18/25

16 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Audrey Piubeni
Seller: George Sutherland
Date: 04/25/25

127 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Michael Thompson
Seller: Edinelson C. Tejo
Date: 04/16/25

15 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: David Fredenburgh
Seller: Dpr Legacy Ent. LLC
Date: 04/18/25

240 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Matthew Bailey
Seller: Peter J. Klimoski
Date: 04/15/25

50 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ruthann I. Sterling
Seller: Joshua M. Smyth
Date: 04/15/25

41 Oasis Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $589,000
Buyer: Nicholas Drost
Seller: Timothy Drost
Date: 04/16/25

507 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Brozek
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 04/18/25

292 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Neumia R. Monteiro
Seller: Judith M. Leone
Date: 04/18/25

CHESTERFIELD

419 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Daniel Cooper
Seller: Todd F. Sunderland
Date: 04/22/25

CUMMINGTON

85 Nash Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Eric W. Pohlman
Seller: 85 Nash Road NT
Date: 04/25/25

EASTHAMPTON

23 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Lutz K. Grossmann
Seller: Leah Morton
Date: 04/18/25

2 Fox Run
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Denise Hersey
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 04/24/25

13 Golden Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alkame Projects LLC
Seller: Carrie Dudle
Date: 04/15/25

230 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $886,000
Buyer: Alan W. Tseng
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 04/24/25

100 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Brett J. Cumming
Seller: Michael K. Gelineau
Date: 04/25/25

83 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $378,572
Buyer: Chad O. Grabowski
Seller: Robert J. Misner
Date: 04/25/25

11 Kania St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $434,500
Buyer: Kristen A. Picard
Seller: Songer, Larry, (Estate)
Date: 04/17/25

16 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Hans J. Hansen
Seller: Rebecca T. O’Connor
Date: 04/25/25

1 Westview Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Emily H. Atkinson
Seller: Peter A. Elsea
Date: 04/23/25

24 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Kathryn Solomon
Seller: Marc Ferrante
Date: 04/15/25

GRANBY

81 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Cavia Tipple
Seller: Blaise P. Berthiaume
Date: 04/17/25

54 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $570,082
Buyer: Isaac Eddy
Seller: James Dean
Date: 04/16/25

HADLEY

18 Highland Circle
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Jason J. Lorusso
Seller: Geroge E. F. Urch FT
Date: 04/25/25

HATFIELD

49 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Hing E. Seng
Seller: Osley Pauline, (Estate)
Date: 04/18/25

NORTHAMPTON

40 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jill E. Foley
Seller: Richard P. Marsh
Date: 04/18/25

70 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kiley Perrone
Seller: Maidment, Jean M., (Estate)
Date: 04/17/25

67 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01063
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Christian Bratina
Seller: Ding-Djung Yang RET
Date: 04/24/25

PELHAM

94 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Arwen Lowbridge
Seller: Steven S. Wolf
Date: 04/15/25

121 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $474,227
Buyer: FI Properties LLC
Seller: Ola LLC
Date: 04/25/25

SOUTH HADLEY

7 Brittany Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Omally Martinez
Seller: Julie S. Moreau
Date: 04/15/25

13 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: No Limit Assets LLC
Seller: Russell L. Yvon
Date: 04/14/25

281 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: James Jones
Seller: Robin D. Giroux
Date: 04/18/25

6 Leahey Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Tilman Freitag
Seller: Dupre FT
Date: 04/25/25

127 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Connor Beaulieu
Seller: Glenn P. Courtney
Date: 04/17/25

50 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Noah Kosciusko
Date: 04/17/25

5 Steven Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $472,500
Buyer: Steven D. West
Seller: Mackenzie, Catherine A., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/25

SOUTHAMPTON

Pomeroy Meadow Road (rear)
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert Fletcher
Seller: R. B. & Johna U. Merritt FT
Date: 04/15/25

WARE

3 Aspen Court
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Seller: Manomednet LLC
Date: 04/18/25

16 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $223,562
Buyer: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
Seller: Charles T. Thresher
Date: 04/18/25

132 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $133,333
Buyer: Garrett J. Moulton
Seller: Jonathan W. Moulton
Date: 04/16/25

52 Pulaski St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: VN Logan House LLC
Seller: Scott H. Hartwell
Date: 04/15/25

76 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jacqueline M. Gallant
Seller: Vicente E. Acevedo
Date: 04/23/25

84 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Pamela R. Dionne
Seller: Rahab RT
Date: 04/22/25

WILLIAMSBURG

90 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Susan Fortgang
Seller: Estes FT
Date: 04/16/25

74 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Kmh & Dzs LLC
Seller: Thomas C. Hodgkins
Date: 04/15/25

WESTHAMPTON

342 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: David W. Kelley
Seller: Keith D. Saltmarsh
Date: 04/18/25

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

44 New Lombard Road LLC
44 New Lombard Road
$66,463 — Remove and replace two concrete ramps

Colvest/Wilbraham LLC
1284 Memorial Dr.
$5,500 — Replace back door of Burger King restaurant

Kaali Huang LLC
1979 Memorial Dr.
$65,000 — Remove wall, change location of bathroom, sheetrock, install counters, new flooring, new ceiling tiles, paint, lighting

Progress Drive LLC
717 Fuller Road
$70,000 — Install shelving and racking units, replace garage doors

Superior Capital LLC
70 North Chicopee St.
$81,995 — Roofing

 

HADLEY

63 East Realty LLC
63 East St.
N/A — Remove non-bearing wall

Bar Hadley LLC
315 Russell St.
N/A — Install fire protection system

Bar Hadley LLC
315 Russell St.
N/A — Install seven packaged rooftop units

Montgomery Rose LLC
319 River Dr.
N/A — Install fire-alarm system

Town of Hadley
46 Middle St.
N/A — Install indoor ceiling

LEE

CTSB Corp.
40 Limestone Road
$21,000 — Dig and pour foundation for new communications tower

Ponds Assoc.
852 Summer St.
$23,400 — Repair and replace rotting siding and trim

LENOX

Boston University
45 West St.
$14,500 — Repair siding, replace window, and repair outside stairs in Lively Stones building

Boston University
45 West St.
$7,500 — Repair existing siding in West Street Theatre

Boston University
45 West St.
$4,000 — Siding repairs, new door, and replace window at Little Red Schoolhouse

GSA IV LLC
90 Pittsfield Road
$10,000 — T-Mobile to install microwave dish and ancillary equipment on existing mount

St. Ann’s Church
132 Main St.
$10,000 — Replace existing landing outside exterior door with new set of stairs

NORTHAMPTON

Colvest/Northampton LLC
303 King St.
$308,000 — Tenant fit-out for Jersey Mike’s

Grow Food Northampton Inc.
140 Meadow St.
$125,750 — Install pavilion

Oxbow Professional Park LLC
22 Atwood Dr.
$50,000 — Modifications including replacing nine antennas

Reliance Holdings Corp.
159 Pine St.
$5,050 — Replace interior sheetrock and one window

Seven Sisters Land LLC
74 Maple St.
$147,344 — Install roof-mounted solar system with structural upgrades

Smith College
25 Henshaw Ave.
$40,000 — Repair fire escape staircase

Smith College
2 Seelye Dr.
$504,650 — Interior renovation to classroom

Smith College
2 Seelye Dr.
$344,650 — Interior renovation to classroom

SPRINGFIELD

45 Lyman Investor LLC
45 Lyman St.
$26,863 — Add addressable fire system, intercom, and security systems in O’Dell Women’s Center

51-59 Taylor St LLC
51 Taylor St.
$12,000 — Demolish non-structural walls

1695 Main Street LLC
1695 Main St.
$14,909 — Insulate attic space

Christian Life Center of Springfield Mass. Inc.
1590 Sumner Ave.
$11,588 — Insulate attic space

City of Springfield
70 Tapley St.
$350,000 — Remove and replace rooftop HVAC unit, plus roof framing structural modification as needed, at Department of Public Works municipal operations center

Brian Dixon
90 Berkshire Ave.
$130,000 — Alter interior space for change of use to afterschool care facility

Evangelical Covenant Church
915 Plumtree Road
$62,980 — Roofing

Five Town Station LLC
358 Cooley St.
$63,500 — Alter interior tenant space in Unit 17 for JB Suites

Isla Associates I LLC
2460 Main St.
$11,000 — Alter existing store in Suite 118 into new Total Wireless store, erect partition wall with door

Mason Wright Senior Living Inc.
74 Walnut St.
$166,780 — Add three bathrooms, install two windows, partition wall in lower level, and retaining wall for new windows

Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
1655 Boston Road
$383,310 — Alter interior space in Unit 830 for tenant fit-up for Carter’s/OshKosh

Salmar Realty LLC
568 Belmont Ave.
$231,500 — Alter interior space for updates and upgrades to Dunkin’ store

Shiloh Church of God in Christ
91 Jasper St.
$14,000 — Attic insulation

Spanish Christian Church – Assemblies of God
551 Chestnut St.
$112,472 — Demolish and rebuild bathrooms

Springfield Redevelopment Authority
113 State St.
$597,707 — Demolish select ceilings and flooring, remove old pub

Vcare LLC
254 Bridge St.
$225,000 — Remodel interior space for new adult daycare

Financial-literacy Programs Equip Families for Success

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Country Bank team members help high-school seniors navigate a Credit for Life Fair.
Banking and Financial Services Special Coverage

Generational Impact

Country Bank team members help high-school seniors navigate a Credit for Life Fair.

Country Bank team members help high-school seniors navigate a Credit for Life Fair.

 

Jodie Gerulaitis’s title at Country Bank is first vice president, Community Relations. But before that, she was a Financial Education officer for the institution — a role for which she still has a passion.

“My job was offering financial education to our communities,” she said, noting initiatives like Savings Makes Sense, a partnership forged in the late 1990s with local schools — eventually about 40 of them — in which the bank collected deposits and students could engage in banking activities right at school.

These days, that program has morphed into Money School, a series of financial-literacy resources in public schools that include books, workshops, and five annual Credit for Life fairs that involve about 2,000 seniors from 13 different high schools.

The fair, a Massachusetts-based program that many banks participate in, asks students to role-play a 25-year-old, visiting about a dozen booths and making financial choices based on their career and salary goals.

“Some students get a salary or a credit score they weren’t expecting, and they also learn to understand needs versus wants,” Gerulaitis said, adding that the students also get a dose of reality; at one booth, they might get a bonus at work or an unexpected expense. “Do they want to take vacations? Is that important to them? Do they want to own a pet? These are choices you and I make every day, and we’re bringing it to the students.

“The students who wind up with a low credit score or a low salary and are struggling, they’re going to learn the most,” she added. “They see how difficult it is to get where they want to go. Can they afford a house, or do they need a roommate to split expenses? It’s a really eye-opening experience, and they need to experience this stuff now, so they don’t make bad choices later.”

Two years ago, the United Way of Pioneer Valley started partnering with middle- and high-school students in Springfield and Holyoke to teach basic financial-literacy skills to young adults before they start interacting with finances for real, President and CEO Megan Moynihan said.

Megan Moynihan

Megan Moynihan

“It’s so very important — if you don’t understand how to take care of yourself from a financial perspective, how can you become successful?”

“We want them to create a basis to be financially successful before they go out into the real world,” she noted. “Many of these students may not have access to learning about financial independence through their families. They didn’t learn about the importance of saving and credit and preparing a budget as a child. Some of the students we work with have zero idea going into these classes. The goal is to give them a basis, a skill set to prepare them for the real world.”

The United Way’s financial-literacy programs go well beyond young people; it launched an initiative called Thrive almost a decade ago, which helps individuals across all age groups achieve financial security through education and other resources.

“Personal financial education is huge — it’s a huge gap for so many individuals,” Moynihan said, noting that the partner agencies the United Way funded would refer to Thrive people who needed the service.

“Our partner agencies let us know about individuals who needed support. We would do one-on-one coaching with those individuals, typically follow them for an entire year, helping them with budgeting, helping them set goals for raising their credit score. Many did not even have bank accounts, so we brought in individuals from the banks to set up simple checking accounts, direct deposit, and credit cards to create credit. Others would learn how to fix their credit score, how to consolidate credit, the importance of reducing expenses, and more.”

Around 2020, the United Way switched to a more direct-service model, and now Thrive services are offered to any client of the nonprofit who needs them, typically people who access services from one of the United Way’s service centers in Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.

“Individuals come in needing help with food insecurity or mental-health support, and we can also help them with personal-finance training; every individual who comes through our doors has access to Thrive financial education,” Moynihan explained. “We also partner with other nonprofits on a classroom-style, six-session financial-education series.”

Serving about 450 people at any given time through its youth programs, human-service agencies, and workplaces, Thrive impacts families in ways that can be generational, she noted.

Jodie Gerulaitis says the financial-literacy skills students develop now will benefit them later, no matter what college or career path they choose.

Jodie Gerulaitis says the financial-literacy skills students develop now will benefit them later, no matter what college or career path they choose.

“It’s so very important — if you don’t understand how to take care of yourself from a financial perspective, how can you become successful?”

For this issue’s focus on banking and finance, BusinessWest talks to several area professionals involved in financial-literacy efforts about those impacts, and the various forms these programs take.

 

Lifetime Financial Journey

Springfield Partners for Community Action is another local organization offering financial-literacy education through a series of different free workshops, from basic financial literacy to first-time homebuying and property management.

“They all consist of a little bit of financial literacy. We dive deep into budgeting, credit, debt management, banking, and investing,” said Gabriel Ortiz, a housing councilor at Springfield Partners, noting that the workshops average around 28 people each. Some are one-session workshops that run six to eight hours, often featuring speakers from the banking and financial-services world, while the first-time homebuyer workshop is a two-part series.

“We have a lot of professionals that have been in that industry for a lot of years, and they give their expert analysis of what the process is and how to get people where they need to go, watching out for predatory lending, things like that.”

Meanwhile, the basic financial-literacy session is a good idea for people looking to establish some credit and start saving for the future, Ortiz added.

“In Springfield, probably one out of four residents live in poverty. Springfield has seen inflation, and potential tariffs will make it harder for households to manage their budgets. As a local financial advisor, we’re trying to give some helpful tips and help people regain control of their finances, stick to a budget, and cope with today’s economic challenges.

“We want to help people transition from poverty to a more equitable future,” he went on. “By establishing generational wealth, buying homes, and establishing some credit, that’s definitely going to help families down the road.”

Having offered financial-literacy programs since 1996, Gerulaitis noted, Country Bank has seen those initiatives take on a life of their own.

“These programs make a difference. Sometimes parents are not in the financial situation they expected themselves to be in, and I’ve found the grown-ups at home sometimes don’t talk to kids about money. Maybe they’re embarrassed about their financial situation.

“So, whether they come from a wealthier background or not — really, all walks of life — these programs empower students to make the decisions themselves. After all, if the parents aren’t having these conversations, who is?”

“In Springfield, probably one out of four residents live in poverty. Springfield has seen inflation, and potential tariffs will make it harder for households to manage their budgets. As a local financial advisor, we’re trying to give some helpful tips and help people regain control of their finances, stick to a budget, and cope with today’s economic challenges.”

Sherleen Crespo, vice president, branch manager, and mortgage specialist at Westfield Bank, who is being honored as one of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty this spring, said this reality — and the opportunity to start the conversation — is one of the reasons she loves being in banking.

“Sometimes financial literacy starts in the home, but not everyone has access to that,” she said. “Parents try their best, but they may not know as much as they should. And that lack of education affects people.

“Now, schools are very much involved in financial literacy. They invite me in, and that’s something that we didn’t have when I was growing up,” Crespo added. “It’s super important. It’s planting a seed toward breaking these generational cycles. The more we can educate people, the more that they’ll be able to grow.”

Gerulaitis agrees, and has anecdotal evidence to boot.

“I run into students after they’ve been through the programs — at the grocery store or a restaurant — and they say, ‘thank you, thank you. I got my first job, and a lot of what you said makes sense now.’ They put it into practice. That’s why we hit them when they’re seniors. Whether they’re going into the workforce or college, these skills are necessary at all levels. You can see the impact later on.”

And it’s not just high-schoolers; Country Bank targets educational programs throughout the community, from college students to senior centers. She’s even read age-appropriate books about money to preschoolers.

 

Bridging the Gaps

Moynihan said the United Way has a Thrive program that goes into workplaces, helping coach employees on the best ways to navigate financial struggles. In fact, three staffers are certified as financial coaches in the workplace, and they come at their roles from a mentorship perspective.

“We’re not giving you this information and saying, ‘now go figure it out yourselves.’ We’re setting you up with a mentor to walk you through these programs that will support you not just in your financial education, but on everything else that impacts your life.”

Another Thrive coach is a social worker, “so he understands the full scope of the needs of our clients — not just help with financial literacy, but so many other underlying issues that need to be addressed in the classes,” she went on. “We work with individuals to understand and identify the other areas where they need support so they can become financially stable.”

Every individual doesn’t need the same level of support, or the same educational components, she noted; some need close hand holding to get through it, and others just need to learn about different modalities to budget, save, and make good financial decisions.

“You don’t know what you don’t know, but it’s one of those things where it can be very difficult to ask for help. They might be ashamed,” Moynihan said. “So we move at the speed of trust. It can take time to build a relationship with an individual to become comfortable talking about this.”

The United Way is also part of the Bridges to Prosperity program through Springfield WORKS, a state-funded pilot program tasked with overcoming the ‘cliff effect,’ a phenomenon whereby the increased income from securing a job isn’t enough to offset public benefits while unemployed.

“It’s a first-in-the-nation approach that pairs cash payments to employed individuals over a two-year period with financial coaching and workforce training to bridge the gap between being on state assistance and being fully, gainfully employed,” Moynihan said. “So far, it’s working wonderfully.”

At the same time, the need for financial education continues, and Gerulaitis wishes it started at a younger age for everyone. She’s part of a committee that has advocated in Boston for state-mandated financial-literacy education in schools, trying to make Massachusetts the 27th state to mandate that as a graduation requirement.

Meanwhile, she added, Country Bank is doing as much as it can by offering free financial education.

“Even if it’s just one class, these schools love to partner with us. They feel they’re able to offer something to students as a benefit. Not all of them have personal-finance classes,” she said. “So, we’ve done a lot of programs. We want to provide as many free resources as we can to the community and guide them through their financial journey.”

Agenda

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Agenda

Coffee & Connections

May 16: The Chamber of Greater Easthampton will hold its second Coffee & Connections of the year from 8 to 9 a.m. at its WorkHub on Union co-working space at 33 Union St., Easthampton. Registration is complimentary and open to all business, organizational, and community leaders; however, registration is required due to limited registrations available. For more information or to register, visit the chamber’s events calendar at www.easthamptonchamber.org or email [email protected].

 

Shred Days

May 17, 31: bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. No appointment is necessary. Events will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and at the following locations: May 17 at the 770 Main St., Agawam office (in partnership with the Parish Cupboard, which will be collecting food donations), and May 31 at the 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office (two trucks will be at this event). Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, canceled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing personal or confidential information and shredding them safely and securely for free. A professional document-destruction company will be on site in the bank’s parking lot and can accept up to two boxes of documents per person.

 

413 Women’s Health Connect

May 21: Living Local 413 announced the launch of 413 Women’s Health Connect, the first official program under its new Hot Topics initiative, an innovative series designed to bring people together around issues Western Mass. cares about. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Springfield. The program’s primary sponsor and featured speaker at the first event is Robin Suave of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. 413 Women’s Health Connect is a multi-faceted approach to improving women’s wellness and strengthening community bonds. The program features three in-person events per year across Western Mass., an active online discussion board at 413online.com to continue conversations and share resources, and a new podcast series, “413 Biz Buzz,” exploring Hot Topics in greater depth and featuring local experts and community voices. Visit community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-womens-health-connect to RSVP for the first event.

 

Walk to Cure Arthritis

June 1: The Arthritis Foundation announced that the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis will take place at Stanley Park in Westfield. Funds raised through donations to the Walk to Cure Arthritis will support the foundation’s ability to fund scientific research and continue to provide services and resources to the arthritis community. Walk to Cure Arthritis celebrates the community of arthritis patients of all ages, their caregivers, and everyone in the movement to conquer the disease. Ashley Scott is this year’s young adult walk honoree. She will be celebrated for her perseverance in her battle with arthritis and her strong support of the foundation’s mission. In addition, the following people will be honored: Grace Malave, juvenile idiopathic arthritis youth honoree, and Bill Squires, rheumatoid arthritis adult honoree. Residents can register and begin fundraising for the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis and learn more about the event by visiting www.walktocurearthritis.org/westernma or calling Hannah Hergenrather at (781) 312-9635.

 

40 Under Forty

June 19: BusinessWest will celebrate the 19th annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The class of 2025 is profiled in the April 28 issue and at businesswest.com. The presenting sponsor of this year’s 40 Under Forty is PeoplesBank. Partner sponsors include Live Nation Premium, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, and the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Health New England is the presenting sponsor of the Alumni Achievement Award, the winner of which will be announced at the gala. Tickets cost $125. If they are not sold out, they may be purchased at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/40-under-forty-event-gala.

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Fees range according to age. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com.

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from left: BHN Chief Operating Officer Jessica Deflumer, Senior Vice President Tony Boswell, and Senior Vice President Jennifer Doutre
Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

 

Celebrating 50 Years of Fun

Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, recently held a successful Golf FUN-raiser event at Max’s Swing Lounge in Springfield, raising $30,000 to support the future of the camp, which is a program of Behavioral Health Network (BHN), and celebrating 50 years of inclusive camp experiences for children of all abilities.

from left: BHN Chief Operating Officer Jessica Deflumer, Senior Vice President Tony Boswell, and Senior Vice President Jennifer Doutre

from left: BHN Chief Operating Officer Jessica Deflumer, Senior Vice President Tony Boswell, and Senior Vice President Jennifer Doutre

 

from left: BHN Director of Facilities DeJuan Brown, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, and Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown

from left: BHN Director of Facilities DeJuan Brown, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, and Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown

 

camper Zah-Mecca takes a swing

camper Zah-Mecca takes a swing

 

Rebuilding Healthy Neighborhoods

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC) in support of its 33rd #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 at Calhoun Park in Springfield. One of Revitalize CDC’s most impactful annual events, #GreenNFit brings together hundreds of volunteers to transform multiple homes in a single day. This year, more than 20 Monson Savings Bank team members rolled up their sleeves to work alongside more than 700 community volunteers on the project, which impacted 11 homes, the Miracle House, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, and the park itself.

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC) in support of its 33rd #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 at Calhoun Park in Springfield.

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC) in support of its 33rd #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 at Calhoun Park in Springfield.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Katerina Cai

Katerina Cai

Yankee Mattress Co. announced the appointment of Katerina Cai as its new president. A seasoned executive with a proven track record in retail leadership and employee-owned business models, she steps into the role following the successful tenure of Trip Means, who has served as interim president since April 2024. Yankee Mattress is part of the Teamshares network of companies, a growing portfolio of employee-owned businesses across the country. Cai currently serves as president of Mass Commercial Cleaning of Florence and Sturbridge, and will now take on the leadership of Yankee Mattress in tandem. Her extensive background in retail operations, growth strategy, and team empowerment makes her an ideal fit to lead Yankee Mattress into its next chapter.

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Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced that Mary Rawls, executive vice president – Compliance/Risk Management, BSA, was recognized as Community Action Pioneer Valley’s (CAPV) Volunteer of the Year at its annual meeting on April 11. Mary has been a steadfast volunteer with CAPV for a number of years, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to the organization’s mission to assist people who have low incomes to achieve economic stability and security. Since 2020, she has volunteered with CAPV’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing vital tax assistance to those in need. Additionally, her involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a big sister dates back to 2017, and since 2018, she has served as a board member and finance committee member. A long-time supporter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, she has taken on the role of team captain since 2002 and has been a member of the event planning committee since 2018. Rawls has also volunteered with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts at its mobile locations in Greenfield and Turners Falls since 2018. She has also been a dedicated 4-H volunteer and County Horse Show secretary since 2006.

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The Springfield Rotary Club will present Robert Bolduc with a Paul Harris Award on May 15, recognizing his decades of service and commitment to the community. His work has left a deep and lasting impact, from charitable giving through his company, Pride, to his and his wife Roberta’s involvement with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the Center for Human Development. Now, with the creation of the Hope for Youth and Families Foundation, Bolduc’s legacy of giving continues to grow. Established at his retirement, the foundation has already launched meaningful initiatives, including school partnerships, AmeriCorps collaborations, and the transformation of the former Circle Theater into a children’s art center.

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David Loring

David Loring

Pare Corp., a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, announced the promotion of David Loring to senior vice president in its Western Massachusetts Division. Loring has more than 34 years of management and engineering design experience in Western Mass. and throughout New England. Under his leadership, Pare opened its Holyoke office several years ago. He and his staff are working on a wide variety of transportation, municipal, educational, and infrastructure projects throughout Western Mass. He is currently managing a $15 million contract for the design, bidding, and construction-administration services of 15 intersections for the city of Springfield. Within the engineering community, Loring serves as treasurer for the Massachusetts Tri-County Highway Superintendents’ Assoc. He also sits on Western New England University’s College of Engineering industry advisory council and co-chairs the qualifications-based selection committee of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.

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Country Bank announced the addition of Lucy Sánchez to its Retail Lending team. She brings nearly two decades of experience in the banking industry and a strong commitment to community engagement. Sánchez began her career in banking in 2006 as a teller and steadily advanced through the ranks to senior leadership roles. Prior to joining Country Bank, she spent more than a decade at Freedom Credit Union, where she was recognized as Employee of the Year. A bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Sánchez has long served as a trusted voice within the Latino community. She played an active role on the Latino Initiative Board and became a familiar face through her appearances in local television, radio, and newspaper campaigns. She also authored a financial-education column in Spanish for El Pueblo Latino, covering essential topics such as budgeting, credit, and retirement planning. Her commitment to financial literacy has extended into faith-based and nonprofit spaces. She has led multi-session workshops on financial education for local congregations and has served on the board of the Puerto Rican Cultural Project under the Holyoke Public Library. Her dedication has earned her recognition from Mujeres a la Vanguardia in Springfield for her leadership and community contributions. In addition to her career in banking, she is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience as a former restaurant owner and the current operator of a sewing academy.

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Wilbraham Funeral Home announced that Lori Callahan has satisfied all the requirements of the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure and has been issued a license from the Massachusetts Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing. She began her career at Wilbraham Funeral Home in 2011 and has advanced from office manager to licensed funeral director. Callahan earned a bachelor’s degree in English from St. Michael’s College and an associate degree in mortuary science from North Shore Community College. She is an active communicant of St. Cecilia Church and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts notary public. She was awarded the 2024 President’s Award by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Assoc. in recognition of her exceptional promise as a funeral service practitioner and future leader in the professional community.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Napatree Capital Merges with Bradley, Foster & Sargent

WESTERLY, R.I. — Bradley, Foster & Sargent (BFS) has completed a merger with Napatree Capital, bringing together two of Southern New England’s leading wealth-management and investment firms. The former Napatree Capital will maintain its offices in Westerly, R.I. and Longmeadow. BFS also has offices in Wellesley; Hartford, Litchfield, and Stonington, Conn.; Delray Beach, Fla., Portland, Maine; and Chicago. BFS is a Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firm with approximately $8 billion in client assets under management and was recently named one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for a third consecutive year. Napatree Capital was founded by Jeff Liguori in 2018, where he served as managing partner and chief investment officer, and currently has approximately $350 million in assets under management. Liguori joins BFS as an executive vice president and portfolio manager following the merger. Liguori and Aaron Simmons, a key member of the Napatree team who is also joining BFS as a portfolio manager through the merger, previously worked with BFS President and CEO Galan Daukas and other members of the BFS team in past roles at People’s United Advisors and Washington Trust Investors. Daukas, Liguori, and Simmons all grew up in Westerly. In addition to Liguori and Simmons, chartered financial analyst Matt Landon, a partner at Napatree Capital, will bring more than 25 years of investment experience to BFS as a portfolio manager. Mike Moses, who is a chartered market technician and capital markets and securities analyst with more than 25 years of broad investment experience, joins BFS as a securities trader.

 

Summerlin Floors Continues Tradition with Donation to GCC

AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a family- and woman-owned flooring business based in Amherst, has made its annual contribution of $2,500 to Greenfield Community College (GCC). This donation is an ongoing commitment to support the success of GCC students. Ann Bronner, owner of Summerlin Floors and a GCC alumna, is passionate about giving back to the community and investing in the future generation of scholars, and makes the annual donation in memory of her daughter, Erin Summerlin. With a deep belief in the power of education and the importance of a strong community, Bronner aims to ensure students have the resources they need to be successful and pursue their dreams both academically and personally. Summerlin Floors is confident that Erin would be honored to be remembered in a way that supports others in their educational journeys. They are thrilled to ensure her legacy lives on and thank Greenfield Community College for making a lasting impact on the lives of its students and beyond.

 

Serv-U Locksmiths Acquired by Island Master Locksmiths

SPRINGFIELD — The Vann Group, a strategic consulting and transactional advisory services firm, announced that its client, Serv-U Locksmiths of Western Massachusetts, has been acquired by Island Master Locksmiths (IML). The company, originally founded in 1954, has been a trusted physical-security provider across Western Mass. and Northern Conn. Steven Horowitz, former owner of Serv-U, will stay on in a consulting role during the transition. IML Security was acquired by Northwoods Partners, a family office investment group, in April 2023. Since then, the company has experienced rapid growth and continues to expand its footprint from Maine to Virginia.

 

Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast Announces Executive Peer Group

AGAWAM — The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) announced the launch of its Executive Peer Group, an exclusive leadership forum designed to connect senior executives across industries in a confidential, collaborative setting. This invitation-only group provides C-suite and senior leaders with a trusted network to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and strengthen leadership impact. Through expert-facilitated sessions, members will engage in strategic discussions on key business issues such as workforce planning, succession, change management, innovation, and executive decision making. Key benefits of participation include confidential peer-to-peer sharing and problem solving, insight on emerging trends and executive-level challenges, access to expert facilitation and curated leadership resources, and a trusted circle for accountability, innovation, and personal growth. This program is ideal for CEOs, presidents, COOs, CFOs, and other senior decision makers looking to elevate their leadership in today’s complex business environment. To learn more or express interest in joining, email Ebner at [email protected].

 

JC Sports Opens at Holyoke Mall

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall celebrated the grand opening of JD Sports, a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories, on April 19. The new store, located on the lower level near Aerie, offers brands like Nike, HOKA, and UGG, as well as limited-edition releases. “We’re thrilled to welcome JD Sports to Holyoke Mall,” Marketing Director Kristen Hinckley said. “Their focus on high-quality products and exclusive releases will appeal to visitors who are passionate about athletic style and performance.”

 

Berkshire Bank Foundation Invests in Local Nonprofits

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $400,000 in communities through grants and other giving in the first quarter of the year. Several Berkshire County organizations were among the 118 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont that the foundation supported from January to March, including Berkshire Innovation Center Inc., Berkshire Community College Foundation Inc., Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation, Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc., and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Inc. The foundation supports the success of the communities the bank serves by investing in programs that aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity at economic prosperity.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

D2 Auto Inc., 115 Edgewater Road, Agawam, MA 01001. Davyd Mokiichuk, same. Car transportation.

AMHERST

Elateq Inc., 240 Thatcher Road, Amherst, MA 01003. Roderick Anderson, same. Research, development, and manufacturing of industrial wastewater equipment.

CHICOPEE

5278 Chic Beauty Inc., 591 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Gayatriben Patel, same. Beauty salon.

John L. Sullivan Baseball League Inc., 20 Western Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Frederick Roy, same. Corporation providing baseball leagues for the youth of Springfield and surrounding cities and towns.

EASTHAMPTON

Sarah Shipman Realtor Inc., 112 Loudville Road, Easthampton, MA 01027. Sarah Shipman, same. Real-estate broker.

HOLYOKE

Bugalu Ballroom Inc., 99 Franklin St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Emily Ortiz, 149 Dayton St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Ballroom events.

LONGMEADOW

210 Ventures Inc., 175 Dwight Road, Suite 201B, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Alain Digon, same. Holding company for various businesses.

NORTH BROOKFIELD

Brickyard Creative Inc., 21 Brickyard Road, North Brookfield, MA 01535. Laura Demastrie, same. Creative services.

PALMER

Vakratund Inc., 1010 Park St., Palmer, MA 01069. Vimal Patel, 33 Deer Run, Southwick, MA 01077. Retail alcoholic beverage store.

PITTSFIELD

Ascora Group Ltd., 82 Wendell St., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Courtney Smith, same. Computer program development, sales, and services.

E.S Distribution Corp., 97 E Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tiffany Vides, same. Distribution and merchandising of bread.

IAABO Board #25 – Berkshire County Basketball Officials Inc., 9 Aspen Way, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mark Kaley, same. To unite all proficient, approved, and registered basketball officials in Berkshire County as a district board of IAABO and surrounding areas for the purpose of officiating Berkshire County public and private high-school basketball games; to educate individuals and groups about basketball officiating; and to promote basketball as a wholesome form of recreation that develops character, fair play, good sportsmanship, and citizenship.

Naiture Longevity Ltd., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Lili Song, same. Import and export trade.

Rare, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Dorothy Batten, same. Rare equitable climate communities.

Service Academy Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christopher Hayes, same. Provides grassroots personal and professional development at no cost.

SHEFFIELD

Le Petit Ranch Inc., 147 Bears Den Road, Sheffield, MA 01257. Marjorie Borreda Martinez, same. Nonprofit organization fostering well-being, learning, and community connection through animal-assisted activities, and providing therapeutic engagements that support emotional, cognitive, and social growth through activities such as horse-powered reading and math, afterschool enrichment, experiential language learning, and animal-assisted visits to nursing homes.

SOUTH HADLEY

Friends of CSGC Inc., 17 Forest Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Katherine O’Donnell, 84 Lexington St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Parent association for a public high-school hockey team.

SPRINGFIELD

Estrella Worldwide Trucking Corp., 40 E Hooker St., Springfield, MA 01107. Kimberly Peralta, 102 Casino Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. General freight trucking.

Nadia Limousine Inc., 64 Senator St., Springfield, MA 01129. Nasser Harb, same. Passenger transportation and limousine service.

Reliant Media Inc., 57 Rittenhouse Ter., Springfield, MA 01108. Matthew Derderian, same. Media production services.

STOCKBRIDGE

Lincoln’s Loft Inc., 16 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262. Kathryn Mickle, same. Nonprofit organization educating people in life, farming, and creative-arts skills to grow, educate, and enhance the local community.

WESTFIELD

Valison Construction Inc., 12 Bush St., Westfield, MA 01085. Eduard Solokhin, same. Construction and remodeling services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Irene Top Line Inc., 26 Beverly Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Artem Deinichenko, same. Trucking.

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Anderson, Cuba J.
29 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/09/2025

Barlow, Darian Joseph
294 Ingleside St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/03/2025

Bouchard, Daniel Jeffrey
Bouchard, Erica Jean
a/k/a Tremblay, Erica J.
PO Box 901
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/08/2025

Cintron, Luis
Cintron, Alicia
220 Pearl St., Apt. 5L
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/02/2025

Davidovich, Kathrin
37 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/08/2025

Favreau, Samantha Kathryn
30 Exchange St., Apt. 1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/01/2025

Goodchild, Christian
310 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/10/2025

Green, Lisa J.
132 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2025

Henriquez, Xiomara
525 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/10/2025

Hoffner, Charles
105 Labelle Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/14/2025

Holbrook, Adam
Holbrook, Jennifer
a/k/a Hoad, Jennifer
81 Lauren Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Hubbard, Brittney G.
50 Balfour Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/04/2025
Iodice, Sheryl R.
a/k/a Iodice, Sheri
110 Kearney St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2025

King, James P.
King, Heidi L.
PO Box 964
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2025

Lafond, Henri David
129 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/04/2025

Mallet, Robert Dolor
11 Glendale Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/04/2025

Mancini, Sarah A.
73 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

McKinnon, Erin T.
a/k/a Hamm, Erin T.
41 West Summit St., Apt. 76
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/03/2025

Polanco, Felix A.
1118 St. James Ave., Apt. K40
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2025

Rentas, Adam C.
Rentas, Catherine
146 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/01/2025

Scannell, Stewart D.
38 Depot St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/15/2025

Simmons, Sean
105 Hamilton St., Apt B
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/02/2025

Sulewski, Amber S.
41 Kellogg St., Apt. 3
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/03/2025

Swierzewski, Stanley J.
272 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/14/2025

Torres, Marguerita
84 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/03/2025

Zielinski, Allan M.
71 State St., Unit 325
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/03/2025

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

11 Burrows Tpke.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Scott Russell
Seller: Peter A. & Ella G. Snow IRT
Date: 04/04/25

203 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Current Properties LLC
Seller: Kittredge Industries LLC
Date: 04/02/25

BUCKLAND

10 Walker Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Michael R. Duffey
Seller: Ari Covitz
Date: 04/11/25

CHARLEMONT

23 Deer Run Lane
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Barbara H. Nprton
Seller: Craig Tyler
Date: 04/04/25

149 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Patricia E. Montalbano
Seller: Lynn A. Hathaway
Date: 04/04/25

2151 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Berkshire Fellowship LLC
Seller: Global Resoures & Partner
Date: 04/03/25

DEERFIELD

53 South Mill River Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Savannah E. Emery
Seller: Wentworth Int
Date: 04/04/25

GREENFIELD

286 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $298,750
Buyer: Craig Cohen
Seller: Scott K. Russell
Date: 04/04/25

88 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ian T. Lemay
Seller: Ronald R. Lenois
Date: 04/10/25

28-30 Walnut St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $281,056
Buyer: Joseph Hildreth
Seller: Heather F. Stewart
Date: 04/03/25

34 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Amy A. Huff-Harris
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/04/25

MONTAGUE

112 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Jason T. McLean
Seller: Daniel W. Finn
Date: 04/11/25

485 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Bnick LLC
Seller: Paul M. Voiland
Date: 04/02/25

39 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Neil L. Bovaird
Seller: David S. Cuthbert
Date: 04/02/25

NORTHFIELD

10 Ferncliff Circle
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael Fantauzzi
Seller: Miller, Sharon E., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/25

80 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Joshua Lo
Seller: Patrick Ford
Date: 04/08/25

SHUTESBURY

212-B Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Matthew Hnatio
Seller: Noelle A. Davis
Date: 04/10/25

WENDELL

Stone Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Keith Waters
Seller: Evans, Joyce A., (Estate)
Date: 04/01/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

131 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Yeuri D. Lopez
Seller: DFG Property Group LLC
Date: 04/10/25

61 Carmel Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. McElligott
Seller: Clark L. Dore
Date: 04/04/25

28 Dover St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Christofer Hawes
Seller: Joanne Bell
Date: 04/04/25

65 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: John J. Strycharz
Seller: John F. Taylor
Date: 04/11/25

22-24 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Salvatore S. Circosta
Seller: Autumn Y. Grimaldi
Date: 04/10/25

1410 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jacob Neilsen
Seller: Shellie M. Donner
Date: 04/02/25

1422 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 88 Agawam LLC
Seller: Renu Rayonia
Date: 04/09/25

471 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rex
Seller: Donna Danko-Laporte
Date: 04/11/25

Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Pavel Stakhnyuk
Seller: Naples Property Group LLC
Date: 04/04/25

98 Parker St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kaan M. Cicek
Seller: Sharon Henn
Date: 04/07/25

50 Primrose Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Dmitrty Mikhaylov
Seller: Nico A. Connor
Date: 04/11/25

1200 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $4,100,000
Buyer: Store Master Funding XXX
Seller: Welltower NNN Group LLC
Date: 04/03/25

BLANDFORD

82 Main St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brian D. Murphy
Seller: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Date: 04/02/25

BRIMFIELD

46 Mill Lane
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kaija Short
Seller: Michael P. Rasys
Date: 04/01/25

340 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $489,300
Buyer: Kurt Maiser
Seller: Friendship Baptist Church
Date: 04/01/25

CHICOPEE

226 Asselin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $364,640
Buyer: Wendy S. Goulet
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 04/02/25

77 Austin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Nadeau
Seller: Stephen R. Benoit
Date: 04/03/25

55 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jose R. Fernandez
Seller: Varakas RT
Date: 04/07/25

36 Bonneville Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Guillberg
Seller: Amanda M. Labonte
Date: 04/11/25

25 Christopher St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Eric P. Brooks
Seller: Robert G. Demarco
Date: 04/04/25

111 Claire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Christina Henry
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 04/08/25

53 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Barbara E. Paquette
Seller: Murat O. Kavlak
Date: 04/04/25

277 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John E. Roncalli
Seller: Tan-Tan Associates LLC
Date: 04/04/25

92 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Knickle
Seller: Michael A. Girard
Date: 04/10/25

68 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Luis Vega
Seller: Richard Dejesus
Date: 04/04/25

79 Wanda St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Mateusz L. Kurc
Seller: John P. O’Brien TR
Date: 04/04/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

378 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Derek M. Ryder
Seller: On The Mark LLC
Date: 04/10/25

32 Hazelhurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Amjad Real Estate LLC
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 04/09/25

60 John St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Harrington
Seller: Kayla Brown
Date: 04/11/25

184 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: David Fontaine
Seller: Paul D. Sullivan
Date: 04/04/25

353 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Francesca L. Tarbell
Seller: Basile FT
Date: 04/10/25

15 Vadnais St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Luis Rodriguez
Seller: Joseph R. Sleeper
Date: 04/03/25

HAMPDEN

45 Hickory Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Oakley
Seller: Brenda L. Keeley
Date: 04/09/25

HOLLAND

33 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Elizabeth Lefevre
Seller: Dreambighomes LLC
Date: 04/07/25

1 Darcy St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Maria R. Fabrizi
Seller: Beverly A. Aube
Date: 04/03/25

5 Inlet Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Kali Holdings LLC
Seller: James M. Votzakis RET
Date: 04/08/25

83 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Plasse
Seller: Paul J. Tortolani
Date: 04/04/25

33 Shore Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Robert E. Fabrizi
Seller: Aube FT
Date: 04/03/25

HOLYOKE

13 Hampshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $358,865
Buyer: Commercial Lender LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 04/08/25

33-35 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Christopher Cruz-Ruiz
Seller: Highpoint Asset Mgmt. LLC
Date: 04/07/25

22 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Marjorie D. McNamara
Seller: Mary E. Desmarais
Date: 04/09/25

201 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Luis E. Gutierrez
Date: 04/04/25

14 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Memphis A. Cruz
Seller: RM Blerman LLC
Date: 04/04/25

201 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Madeline Nussbaum
Seller: Timothy C. Lilienthal
Date: 04/10/25

LUDLOW

19 Acorn Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Vieu
Seller: Steven J. Beauregard
Date: 04/10/25

14-16 Birch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Juan M. Kim-Rojas
Seller: Armando P. Ribeiro
Date: 04/10/25

22 Essex St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Bruce Properties LLC
Seller: Theresa Rodrigues
Date: 04/08/25

7 Haswell Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Furkan Boyraz
Seller: Mathew Gonzalez
Date: 04/11/25

15 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Bay Flow LLC
Seller: Kimberly A. Vigneault
Date: 04/08/25

26 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Maria H. Marques
Seller: Dale Varney
Date: 04/02/25

37 Woodside Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $211,500
Buyer: Sean Skipton
Seller: Paul, Wilfred L., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/25

MONSON

107 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Mitchell W. Kelley
Seller: Yu C. Li
Date: 04/11/25

172 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael Byrnes
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 04/03/25

MONTGOMERY

83 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Michael Sienkiewicz
Seller: Joseph A. Croteau
Date: 04/11/25

PALMER

137 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: GD Properties LLC
Seller: Jacquelyn I. Gerry
Date: 04/11/25

4081-4083 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $326,600
Buyer: Justin Friedman
Seller: Robert P. Tyburski
Date: 04/03/25

65 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01095
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: MK3 Properties LLC
Seller: Scott K. Logsdon
Date: 04/07/25

2030-2032 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Roberto G. Velez
Seller: Ralph E. Johnson
Date: 04/03/25

242 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $186,800
Buyer: Jason M. Rogers
Seller: Frank Mendelsohn
Date: 04/10/25

61 Riverview Pkwy.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph Chouinard
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 04/04/25

47 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Franklin
Seller: Donald M. Waddell
Date: 04/11/25

120 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Lisa J. Terry-Jakshtis
Seller: Forever Home Improvement LLC
Date: 04/04/25

RUSSELL

70 Old Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Alexandra Russell
Seller: Michael S. Milanczuk
Date: 04/07/25

201 Tekoa Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Neil S. Keeney
Seller: Linda R. Mazzoni
Date: 04/02/25

SOUTHWICK

39 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $618,600
Buyer: Dan Karcha
Seller: Randolph G. Prella
Date: 04/03/25

20 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Gregory P. Burke
Seller: Paul H. Drake
Date: 04/11/25

36 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Zachary Wood
Seller: Stefanie Davignon
Date: 04/08/25

246 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Taibbi
Seller: Michelle L. Kisiel
Date: 04/09/25

SPRINGFIELD

11 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: E. N. Gutierrez-Santana
Seller: Maria C. Rodriguez
Date: 04/01/25

416 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Everton G. Senior
Date: 04/09/25

104 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Julie Santiago
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 04/11/25

45-47 Beaudry St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Eric To
Seller: Carlos Mendez
Date: 04/01/25

64 Beaumont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Mirna M. Bravo Barrios
Seller: Minyan Zhang
Date: 04/09/25

28 Birch Glen Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Vladimir E. Calderon
Seller: Jesus Vazquez
Date: 04/08/25

170 Blanche St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Karen Parker
Seller: Cassandra L. Asselin
Date: 04/01/25

1655 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Target Corp.
Seller: Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
Date: 04/04/25

1679 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Target Corp.
Seller: Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
Date: 04/04/25

1685 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Target Corp.
Seller: Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
Date: 04/04/25

770-800 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $8,579,044
Buyer: Rcg-Springfield Pm LLC
Seller: Arg Bcsprma001 LLC
Date: 04/01/25

37 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Fabio M. Desouza
Seller: Spring Park Properties Inc.
Date: 04/09/25

33-35 Claremont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Posiadlosc LLC
Seller: Community National Bank
Date: 04/07/25

88 Coral Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Micah N. Lebeau
Seller: Jeffrey N. Lebeau
Date: 04/04/25

132 Croyden Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Judith Rivera
Seller: Yahina G. Caudillo
Date: 04/08/25

100 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $612,500
Buyer: Judith Moskal-Kanz
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 02/12/25

98 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Karen L. Truax
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 04/01/25

60-62 Cumberland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Cesar D. Galindo
Seller: Josefina Nunez
Date: 04/11/25

33 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jose M. Rodriguez
Seller: Jorge A. Torres
Date: 04/11/25

154 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Yeramell A. Cestarys
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 04/09/25

14 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Arnold Ogbac
Seller: JJJ17 LLC
Date: 04/07/25

54 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $227,303
Buyer: Moises D. Vieira
Seller: Spring Park Properties Inc.
Date: 04/10/25

53 Elwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jaroslav Modry
Seller: Joseph C. Piacentini
Date: 04/03/25

126 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Melissa O’Neill
Seller: Aimee Saccente
Date: 04/03/25

75 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Joel Ortiz
Seller: Diana Soto
Date: 04/04/25

56-60 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,820,000
Buyer: Vhsb Investments LLC
Seller: H. P. Rum LLC
Date: 04/07/25

144 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Crystal Gehris
Seller: Robert J. McCarthy
Date: 04/01/25

130 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Dias
Seller: Josefina Marte
Date: 04/08/25

47 Indian Leap St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Derek J. Provost
Seller: Duane T. Provost
Date: 04/11/25

37-39 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Om Acres Investment LLC
Seller: Lewis Ramos
Date: 04/03/25

117-119 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $424,000
Buyer: Desir Antoine
Seller: JJJ17 LLC
Date: 04/01/25

568 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: SS Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Watchmaker LLC
Date: 04/07/25

55 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Bubbas Construction LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 04/09/25

174-176 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $204,995
Buyer: Empyre Property Investments LLC
Seller: Craig Smith
Date: 04/07/25

23 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Seller: Seymour, Susie, (Estate)
Date: 04/11/25

26 Northumberland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Brian P. Adams
Seller: Springfield College
Date: 04/07/25

37 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Richard Stanley
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 04/04/25

493 Page Blvd
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Vansh Suhani LLC
Seller: Manchester Ent LLC
Date: 04/03/25

26-28 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Stowit LLC
Seller: Thomas M. Dyjak
Date: 04/04/25

701 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Michael Karaskiewicz
Date: 04/10/25

17 Pebble Mill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Markham, Jeannette, (Estate)
Date: 04/03/25

88 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $255,200
Buyer: Richard Burgess
Seller: William Rivera
Date: 04/02/25

54 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Corine Oliver
Seller: Flanders Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/10/25

9 Quebec St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Redempta Agwanda
Seller: Forbes & Forbes Ent. Inc.
Date: 01/28/25

29 Rhinebeck Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $330,100
Buyer: Brianna Doughty
Seller: Autumn R. Perry
Date: 04/10/25

131 Samuel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jessica Villafane
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/18/25

110 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Fabricio Souza
Seller: Spring Park Properties Inc.
Date: 04/09/25

47-49 Stebbins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Jessika O. Reis
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 04/01/25

54-56 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Michael Mejia
Seller: Gabriella Phelan
Date: 04/07/25

553 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $192,415
Buyer: Carrington Mtg.
Seller: Lee Brown
Date: 04/01/25

118 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: New Res. Mtg. Loan T. 2019-R
Seller: Jeffrey Roselli
Date: 04/02/25

287 Walnut St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Daniela Aguilar
Seller: Marolis A. Cruz
Date: 04/04/25

TOLLAND

405 Beetle Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Janet B. Schwartz
Seller: Michael A. Yosha
Date: 04/11/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

97 Circuit Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Gary Gioranino
Date: 04/02/25

524 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Esther A. Clark
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 04/07/25

37 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: JLX 3 Properties LLC
Seller: Max La
Date: 04/11/25

21 Neptune Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Paul J. Connor
Seller: Charles E. Mokrzecki
Date: 04/04/25

WESTFIELD

52 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Scott F. Roberts
Seller: Barbara H. Josephson
Date: 04/11/25

49 Canal Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Anthony E. Trout
Seller: Capela Reality Group LLC
Date: 04/03/25

40 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Jake A. Squires
Seller: John R. Allen
Date: 04/11/25

53 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Shvas LLC
Seller: NNR LLC
Date: 04/02/25

55 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Shvas LLC
Seller: NNR LLC
Date: 04/02/25

52 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Governor Drive Realty LLC
Seller: Allyson Williams
Date: 04/07/25

22 Harold Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Amaree Negron
Seller: Bridget A. Stearns
Date: 04/07/25

325 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Haseen M. Bawa
Seller: Anna M. Seekins
Date: 04/09/25

105 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Vanessa Filiault
Seller: Roberta A. Meli
Date: 04/01/25

62 Ridge Trail Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Brittany Kuczenski
Seller: Karie A. Newsome
Date: 04/11/25

Southampton Road, Lot 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Nextgen Construction Service Inc.
Seller: Andrew D. Kurtz
Date: 04/01/25

1335 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Heidi L. Birchall
Seller: Armor Fire Technologies
Date: 04/09/25

11 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Barbara J. Oleksak
Date: 04/11/25

WILBRAHAM

8 Deepwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Timothy Callahan
Seller: Robert A. Armitage
Date: 04/01/25

20 Porter Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Joel Senez
Seller: Glenn D. Maller
Date: 04/02/25

10 Primrose Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Chantal Bernard
Seller: Mark Szydlowski
Date: 04/11/25

12 Primrose Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Justin D. Roberts
Seller: Clark Seibold
Date: 04/10/25

160 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Christian Michel
Seller: Michael E. Lacoste
Date: 04/07/25

651 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jake Janas
Seller: BP LLC
Date: 04/01/25

908 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Charlotte L. Mercier
Date: 04/04/25

19 Westwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Patrick Roberts
Seller: Brett D. Kalish
Date: 04/07/25

10 White St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Valinski
Seller: Woodard, Shirley I., (Estate)
Date: 04/09/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

15 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $749,000
Buyer: Michael Hotard
Seller: William H. Ewell
Date: 04/11/25

155 Farmington Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $525,750
Buyer: Ann B. Morse
Seller: Scott Kaplan
Date: 04/09/25

113 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,763
Buyer: Thomas Burns
Seller: Mushovic, Avis A., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/25

184 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $635,500
Buyer: Kalila Homann
Seller: Sonia Nieto
Date: 04/03/25

977 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $534,000
Buyer: Jones Properties LLP
Seller: Jennifer Toppin
Date: 04/11/25

355 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $855,000
Buyer: Scott C. Davidson
Seller: Jill Berlin
Date: 04/04/25

25-35 University Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: UDrive Amity LLC
Seller: West Amherst LLC
Date: 04/11/25

BELCHERTOWN

23 Depot St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Helen Austin
Seller: Plumtree Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/10/25

777 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Colton Skorupski
Seller: Kathleen M. Shea
Date: 04/07/25

290 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Scott Fournier
Seller: Levesque Sr., Paul, (Estate)
Date: 04/11/25

EASTHAMPTON

17 Adams St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Hurricane Properties LLC
Seller: RH Litwin LLC
Date: 04/02/25

48 Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: David Rhodes
Seller: Claudia Molina-Pierce
Date: 04/10/25

48-A Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: David Rhodes
Seller: Claudia Molina-Pierce
Date: 04/10/25

35 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: CTW Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 04/08/25

39-43 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: CTW Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 04/08/25

27 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Anna C. Holley
Seller: Matthew R. Scranton
Date: 04/11/25

GRANBY

195 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robert Flynn
Seller: Bronner, Rene J., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/25

MIDDLEFIELD

143 Chipman Road
Middlefield, MA 01011
Amount: $288,700
Buyer: Julian R. Sawyer
Seller: Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp.
Date: 04/01/25

NORTHAMPTON

299-R Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Hillary H. Costa
Seller: Parrish, Colleen A., (Estate)
Date: 04/02/25

14 Center Court
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Barry S. Goldstein
Seller: Floyd NT
Date: 04/02/25

544 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $452,500
Buyer: Robin T. Williams
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 04/04/25

34 High St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $533,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Chrystler
Seller: Surgen, Paul C., (Estate)
Date: 04/09/25

Ryan Road, Lot B
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Margaret C. Ferrick
Seller: Robert B. Upham
Date: 04/10/25

PELHAM

338 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Lindsay Whiting
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 04/07/25

10 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $531,500
Buyer: Katharine Fanger
Seller: Dorothy F. Morse
Date: 04/01/25

SOUTH HADLEY

Edgewater Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dino Marinello
Seller: Hbb TR
Date: 04/03/25

18 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mass Development LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Mainville
Date: 04/08/25

10 Joan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Annalise N. Acosta
Seller: Melissa L. Thomas
Date: 04/11/25

4 Tampa St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Molly F. Pennell
Seller: Lorraine L. Grant
Date: 04/07/25

SOUTHAMPTON

71 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Brandon K. Sears
Seller: Lucinda A. Palmer
Date: 04/04/25

10 Nicole Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $527,000
Buyer: Aaron Bannish
Seller: Gerald L. Morin
Date: 04/04/25

WARE

7 2nd Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Dorcas RT
Seller: Elisa Watras
Date: 04/04/25

276 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Sabrian Morris
Seller: Denis Childs
Date: 04/11/25

29 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Juice Up LLC
Seller: Joel Pentlarge
Date: 04/07/25

32-34 East Court
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Eree LLC
Seller: Alicia G. Andrews
Date: 04/04/25

23 Lovewell St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Everett Smith
Seller: Robert A. Squires
Date: 04/04/25

WESTHAMPTON

2 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: I Belong Here LLC
Seller: Pine Island Pony TR
Date: 04/09/25

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
314 Pendleton Ave.
$196,696 — Remove and replace select metal doors and hardware around facility

Mike Laser Enterprises LLC
428 East St.
$30,000 — Siding

HADLEY

360 Russell LLC
360 Russell St.
N/A — Refresh/remodel of existing Verizon store

Hampshire Mosque Inc.
451 Russell St.
N/A — Install gypsum ceiling with vapor barrier

LENOX

CACLB Properties LLC
22 Walker St.
$10,000 — Repair rotted sill and other rot in basement area, remove non-bearing interior retail partitions inside existing retail space, remove old store fixtures

NORTHAMPTON

Colvest/Northampton LLC
303 King St.
$18,000 — Concrete slab, light gauge metal wall framing, insulation, and sheetrock in Unit E

Smith College
7 College Lane
$134,906 — Office renovation and exterior roof and decking replacement

Trident Realty Corp.
76 Main St.
$1,500 — Install wall sign over entranceway

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Dream Center
475 Tyler St.
$10,000 — Remove treads, repair supporting walls, and reset treads to original location

Light Holdings LLC
12 Betnr Industrial Dr.
$496,981 — Wash, caulk, and recoat roof

SPRINGFIELD

Aliza Abid, Noor Abid
522 Chestnut St.
$3,500 — Demolish porch, repair two-story porch, repair brick, block doorway

City of Springfield
1250 State St.
$114,240 — Classroom fit-out and cosmetic upgrades at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Len-Steve Realty LLC
977 St. James Ave.
$79,500 — Roofing and insulation

Onyx Springfield Cinema LLC
1250 St. James Ave.
$330,735 — Roofing at Springfield RMV

The Importance of Summer Jobs

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Opinion

Editorial

 

It is mid-May.

Most college students are back home now, and in a month or so, they’ll be joined by thousands of high-school students. Most of these young people will be looking for work, and we can’t stress enough how important it is for the region’s business community to help them find it.

We’ve delivered this message often, but it’s even more critical to send it this year, a time of uncertainty for all business owners and nonprofit managers, and a time when many in both categories are experiencing some form of hardship.

Indeed, there have been several reductions in workforce in our region in recent months. The cutbacks at Baystate Health, which is undergoing what its new leadership is calling an ‘ongoing transformation,’ have garnered large headlines, but many others have gone under the radar.

Meanwhile, many higher-education institutions are also experiencing hard times, with some implementing hiring freezes and other strategies designed to control budgets.

So, for many, it will be difficult to bring on more help, while for others, especially those in the hospitality industry and retail, it is still difficult to find help, and the arrival of summer and college and high-school students is a blessing.

We would encourage all those who can to try to find opportunities for these young people, and for many reasons.

That includes a paycheck, which they need. Beyond that, though, summer jobs, especially those all-important ‘first’ jobs — be they at a local farm, the Big Y or Rocky’s Ace Hardware down the street, Six Flags, or a landscaping company — bring with them many lessons and learning experiences.

Young people come to understand how the world of work operates, the importance of showing up on time every day, and the nuances of teamwork and being part of a team. And if these young people are working, they’re often less likely to be getting into trouble.

At the same time, summer jobs help people make connections with the local business community. Sometimes — not often, but sometimes — a summer job at a hospital, college, manufacturing facility, or accounting firm can lead to a career with one of those employers.

Everyone remembers their first job. Everyone remembers those jobs they had while they were in high school and home from college. They remember them because they were important steps in their development as adults and contributors to a team, a business, and the local economy.

That’s why, even in these difficult and uncertain times, it’s important for businesses of all sizes to create more of these experiences by creating some summer jobs.

Announcing BusinessWest’s 2025 40 Under Forty

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Class of 2025 Cover Story Uncategorized

40 Under Forty was launched in 2007 to honor young professionals in Western Massachusetts, not only for their career achievements, but for their service to the community. Winners hail from a host of different industries. Many are advancing the work of long-established businesses, while others have created their own entrepreneurial opportunities. 

Meet the class of 2025 and read their stories below.

You can view the interactive flipbook HERE

CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2025!

Join Us on June 19th at The Mass Mutual Center

Tickets on sale now!

Photos by Leah Martin Photography

Olivia Calcasola
Tatiana Cole
Tatiana Cole
Sherleen Crespo
Chelsea Depault
Chelsea Depault
Amber Estelle
Paris Felogloy
Maureen Freniere
Koby Gardner-Levine
Diana Guzman
Angela Hansberry
Angela Hansberry
Brenton Jenkins
Tashea Jenkins
Tashea Jenkins
Sarah Lapolice
Shannon Lynch
Mia McDonald
Dr. Nathan Macedo
Liz Martinek
Liz Martinek
Jessica Menard
Kate Minifie
Jason Moran
Jason Moran
Dr. Divya Mudumba
Dr. Divya Mudumba
Marc Murphy
Geoff Naunheim
Geoff Naunheim
Kerry Parsons
Brigid Owino
Jennifer Reynolds
Catherine Rioux
Lidia Rodriguez
Kashawn Sanders
Davis Snow
Davis Snow
Nicole Taylor
Savannah Taylor
Victoria Thompson
Victoria Thompson
Kerri-Lynn Tichy
Vadim Tulchinsky
Vadim Tulchinsky
Dr. Allison van der Velden
Mydalis Vera
Matthew Waldrip
Elizabeth Wambui
Elizabeth Wambui
Janna White

Presenting Sponsor:

Partner Sponsors:

Picture This

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River Valley Counseling Center recently received a donation of $1,239.50 from the Valley Players’ February production, Love Letters.
Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

 

Community Support

River Valley Counseling Center recently received a donation of $1,239.50 from the Valley Players’ February production, Love Letters. Over four performances, the net ticket revenue came to $2,479. For each play the Valley Players produces, a local nonprofit organization whose mission aligns with important themes in the play is selected to receive half of the net ticket revenue. One of the two characters in Love Letters struggles with a number of mental-health challenges with a lack of necessary resources to handle it appropriately. For that reason, River Valley Counseling Center was selected.

River Valley Counseling Center recently received a donation of $1,239.50 from the Valley Players’ February production, Love Letters.

River Valley Counseling Center recently received a donation of $1,239.50 from the Valley Players’ February production, Love Letters.

 

 

Sharing a Passion for Books

Link to Libraries recently brought two children’s book authors, Kari Allen and Carrie Kruck, to share their work and passion for books and reading with students at Sumner Avenue Elementary School in Springfield and Lambert-Lavoie Elementary School in Chicopee. Pictured is author Carrie Kruck with fourth-grade students at Sumner. Link to Libraries donated a copy of Kruck’s debut picture book, Iggy Who Breathes Fire, to every fourth-grader at the school.

Pictured is author Carrie Kruck with fourth-grade students at Sumner. Link to Libraries donated a copy of Kruck’s debut picture book, Iggy Who Breathes Fire, to every fourth-grader at the school.

Pictured is author Carrie Kruck with fourth-grade students at Sumner. Link to Libraries donated a copy of Kruck’s debut picture book, Iggy Who Breathes Fire, to every fourth-grader at the school.

 

 

Hometown Hero

Health-benefit company Wellpoint, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and community leaders made a surprise visit to the Springfield Police Department on April 3 to honor Officer Nestor Santos as a Hometown Hero. Santos was joined by his family, friends, and fellow officers in a lunch celebration.

Pictured, from left: state Rep. Bud Willams, Wellpoint General Manager David Morales, Santos, Springfield Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Beasley Media Group Director of Sales Brian Schneekloth, Sarno, and Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.

Pictured, from left: state Rep. Bud Willams, Wellpoint General Manager David Morales, Santos, Springfield Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Beasley Media Group Director of Sales Brian Schneekloth, Sarno, and Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.

 

Agenda

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Agenda

Annual Age of Excellence Award Nominations

Through June 15: Do you know someone who is redefining what it means to be over 60? Building on the success of the inaugural awards in 2024, Glenmeadow announced the opening of nominations for the Age of Excellence Awards: Celebrating Success over 60. This event honors older adults in the local community who embody the vigor, purpose, and contributions that come with age and experience. Nominations are now open for individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities after age 60. Whether pursuing new professional endeavors, serving their communities, or showing extraordinary perseverance and excellence in other areas of life, these individuals deserve to be celebrated. Nominations may be submitted online at glenmeadow.org. Hard copies of the nomination form are available at the concierge desk at Glenmeadow, or a PDF may be downloaded from the event page and sent to Age of Excellence Awards, 24 Tabor Crossing, Longmeadow, MA 01106. A panel of community leaders will select the honorees, who will be recognized at the Age of Excellence Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Springfield Country Club. This inspiring event will bring together honorees, their families, friends, and supporters to recognize their achievements. Tickets are available for purchase at weblink.donorperfect.com/ageofexcellence.

 

U.S. Foreign Policy Discussion

April 29: The World Affairs Council will present Kavita Khory, Ruth Lawson professor of Politics and Carol Hoffmann Collins director of the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives at Mount Holyoke College, who will address “Emerging Powers and US Foreign Policy: Implications for Global Governance” at an Instant Issues brown-bag discussion at noon in the ninth-floor gallery of 1350 Main St. in downtown Springfield. A longtime member and friend of the council, Khory teaches courses at Mount Holyoke on comparative and international politics, South Asia, and migration. She has written on topics covering South Asian politics, foreign policy, and diaspora politics. The cost is $5 for World Affairs Council members and $10 for non-members. High-school and undergraduate students can attend for free. To register online with a credit card, visit wacwestma.org, or call the World Affairs Council at (413) 733-0110.

 

Pioneer Valley Conference for Women

May 1: The fourth annual Pioneer Valley Conference for Women will be held in person from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Sponsors include Liberty Bank, Westfield Savings Bank, M&T Bank, and YMCA of Western Massachusetts. Xiomara Albán DeLobato will serve as emcee for the conference. As vice president and chief of staff for the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, she works to facilitate growth and development of the region’s economy. She is also an active member of numerous boards, including Girls Inc. of the Valley, Veritas Prep Charter School in Springfield, and others. Keynote speakers are Krystal Say, co-founder of the Hyouman Experience and owner of SWEAT Power Yoga, and Dr. Jacqueline Johnson, who serves as chief Facilities Expansion and Sustainability officer at Caring Health Center and is also a faculty member at Bay Path University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from 30 local experts on 10 panels throughout the morning and afternoon. Visit sheslocal.org/pioneer-valley-conference-for-women to see the different panel topics available, and for more information about the conference.

 

Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke

May 1: The Holyoke Rotary Club announced that Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke, its premier tasting fundraiser and silent auction, will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center and will include live music performed by the Earls & Pearls. The event will feature food prepared by Amedeo’s, Fame, Pic’s Pub, Rusty’s Place, and Sumo. Beverage tastings will be provided by Quality Beverage and Wine Haus. Tasting samples will include craft beer, seltzers, canned cocktails, and wine. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased by visiting edbh2025.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will go toward supporting Rotary projects, mostly within the Holyoke Rotary district of Holyoke, South Hadley, and Granby. Ongoing Holyoke Rotary projects include providing several annual scholarships, providing food for those in need through community collaborations, and fostering community engagement with free summer concerts, as well as funding international clean-water initiatives.

 

Feast in the East

April 29: The ERC5 announced that Feast in the East 2025 will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Starting Gate at Great Horse, 128 Wilbraham Road, Hampden. This event will bring together more than 40 local vendors, including restaurateurs, confectioners, breweries, and wineries, creating an atmosphere for networking and community engagement. Attendees can indulge in diverse culinary experiences while enjoying the view overlooking the Pioneer Valley. PeoplesBank is the premier sponsor for this event, and Square One is the spotlighted nonprofit organization for this year’s Feast in the East. In an effort to be more impactful and mindful, event organizers have also welcomed back Rachel’s Table, which will ensure that food not served during the event will be collected and distributed to local organizations and shelters. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.erc5.com.

 

Elms College Experiential Learning Showcase

May 2: Elms College students will showcase their real-world experiences gained through internships, research, service work, and travel opportunities at the annual Experiential Learning Showcase from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This program is open to all, with no need to register. At Elms College, 95% of students participate in internships, research, and service opportunities through the Dolores Donlin Noonan ’39 Experiential Learning Program. Students have explored opportunities with many local organizations, including Way Finders, Polish Discovery Center, Holyoke Soldiers Home, Springfield Thunderbirds, Hampden County’s Sheriff’s Office, Care Center, and the office of state Rep. Shirley Arriaga.

 

Link to Libraries Gala

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

 

‘The Journey’

May 10: Graduate Women in Business, in collaboration with the UMass Fine Arts Center, will present “The Journey,” a charity gala at the UMass Campus Center Auditorium that celebrates the talent, transitions, and triumphs of women. The evening will be filled with music, dance, an auction benefiting Girls Inc. of the Valley and the Care Center in Holyoke, and thought-provoking panel discussions with influential women who have made significant impacts in their fields, as well as a motivating, empowering keynote address. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, contact Melisha Williams at [email protected] or [email protected].

 

Coffee & Connections

May 16: The Chamber of Greater Easthampton will hold its second Coffee & Connections of the year from 8 to 9 a.m. at its WorkHub on Union co-working space at 33 Union St., Easthampton. Registration is complimentary and open to all business, organizational, and community leaders; however, registration is required due to limited registrations available. For more information or to register, visit the chamber’s events calendar at www.easthamptonchamber.org or email [email protected].

 

Shred Days

May 17, 31: bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. No appointment is necessary. Events will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and at the following locations: May 17 at the 770 Main St., Agawam office (in partnership with the Parish Cupboard, which will be collecting food donations), and May 31 at the 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office (two trucks will be at this event). Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, canceled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing personal or confidential information and shredding them safely and securely for free. A professional document-destruction company will be on site in the bank’s parking lot and can accept up to two boxes of documents per person.

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Fees range according to age. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Sarah Stine

Sarah Stine

O’Connell Development Group (ODG) announced the appointment of Sarah Stine as president. She takes over the role from Jim Sullivan, who held the position for more than a decade and will continue to serve as president of the O’Connell Companies. Stine has been with the O’Connell Companies since 2012, starting her career at Daniel O’Connell’s Sons as a project manager. In 2022, she transitioned to ODG, where she served as Development manager and later as vice president of Real Estate Development. Throughout her tenure at ODG, she has played an integral role in facilitating zoning changes, securing municipal development approvals, and leading substantial upgrades to properties within the ODG portfolio. She has managed the design, coordination, and construction of multiple active development projects. As president, Stine will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of ODG and its subsidiaries. She will continue to lead efforts in sourcing new acquisition and development opportunities, while also remaining deeply involved in the management of ODG’s extensive real-estate development portfolio and the execution of current and future development projects.

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Ruth Griggs, Northampton Jazz Festival board president, has been named a Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Assoc. in its 25th annual recognition of “activists, advocates, altruists, aiders, and abettors of jazz” across the U.S. Griggs has led the Northampton Jazz Festival since 2017, when she reformed the festival board, reinstated its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and planned the first festival since 2015, which took place in 2018 at various venues throughout downtown Northampton. The Jazz Journalists Assoc., convened in 1987, is a nonprofit organization with 250 international members that provides creative and educational resources to individuals that forward the American art form known as jazz. Since 2001, the association has identified and hailed individuals from local jazz communities across America who go beyond their basic responsibilities to sustain and expand on musical activities. The 2025 Jazz Heroes campaign is concurrent with the 30th annual Jazz Journalists Assoc. Jazz Awards for jazz musicians. Griggs was also named a Difference Maker by BusinessWest in 2022 for her decades-long career as a marketing strategist and her leadership of the Northampton Jazz Festival.

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Liz Chrystal

Liz Chrystal

Country Bank announced the appointment of Liz Chrystal as the new vice president of Project Management. Her appointment represents an important step in the bank’s continued focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Chrystal brings more than 16 years of project-management experience to her role, including the last two years in the financial-services industry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in business administration and management and holds a project management professional certification from Bryant University. Her career began in project-management roles across a variety of sectors, including commercial healthcare and IT professional services for government agencies. She later served on the IT executive leadership team at Baystate Health, a five-site integrated health system headquartered in Springfield. Most recently, she was part of the senior leadership team at a financial-services company, where she led the Enterprise Project Management Office, Customer Success, and Business Solutions divisions. Chrystal’s dedication to quality and excellence has been recognized throughout her career, including receiving the SHINE Award from Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan for her work in integrity and quality assurance. In addition to her professional contributions, Chrystal actively supports her local community through regular donations to Springfield Rescue Mission and the Cupboard Pantry in West Springfield.

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Teach Western Mass (TWM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the educator workforce in Western Mass., announced that its founding executive director, Pema Latshang, will step down from her role at the end of April. Latshang launched TWM in 2016 with a bold, community-driven vision: that every student in Springfield, Holyoke, and surrounding communities in Western Mass. deserves an excellent teacher who reflects their identity and understands their lived experience. Under her leadership, TWM launched and expanded its flagship teacher residency program, placing more than 200 mission-driven educators in Springfield and Holyoke classrooms. During her tenure, Latshang and her team also launched several innovative initiatives aimed at cultivating high-quality educators, including the Teach Western Mass Residency; the Black, Latine, and Educators of Color Fellowship; TWM’s AmeriCorps Professional Corps; partnerships with American International College, Smith College, and Generation Teach; and the Certified Teachers Program and the Graduate Fellowship. These initiatives have collectively supported and trained hundreds of diverse educators who now serve students across the region, creating lasting impact in public-school classrooms. TWM’s board of directors has engaged the Financial Development Agency of Amherst to guide the leadership transition. In the interim, longtime TWM leaders Julie Anderson, deputy director of Strategy and Operations, and Lisa Doherty, deputy director of Programs, will continue leading the organization.

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Brenda Petell

MountainOne recently welcomed Brenda Petell as vice president, Community Engagement officer. In this role, she leads community-engagement efforts across the Berkshires and South Shore, strengthening partnerships, advancing philanthropic initiatives, and furthering MountainOne’s long-standing commitment to the communities it serves. Petell brings a wealth of experience to MountainOne. Most recently, she served as director of Volunteer Engagement at Berkshire United Way. With a background in finance, people operations, and process improvement, her insights will be key in modernizing process and enhancing MountainOne’s community-engagement initiatives. Petell will soon be named the 2025 recipient of the Girls Inc. of the Berkshires She Knows Where She’s Going Award, which honors her ongoing work as an outstanding local female leader who serves as a role model for young women. As part of her responsibilities, she will oversee MountainOne’s Community Dividend Program, coordinate corporate giving, and ensure that MountainOne’s support aligns with initiatives that reflect the company’s mission. She will also lead employee volunteer efforts, financial-literacy programs, and storybook programming.

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Alignable, the largest online networking platform for small businesses, announced that Judy Herrell of Herrell’s Ice Cream has been elected as Northampton’s 2025 Business Person of the Year. Alignable’s 2025 Local Business Person of the Year contest logged more than 333,000 votes, 77,000 recommendations, and 4,750 winners across the U.S. and Canada. The largest online networking platform for business owners, alignable.com invited its more than 9 million members to shout out local business leaders who have gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting entire communities.

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Nicole Blais

Nicole Blais

Nicole Blais, CEO of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start Inc. (HCS Head Start), was recently elected to the New England Head Start Assoc. (NEHSA) board of directors. Her first role at HCS Head Start, in 1996, was as Parent Education and Support specialist, where she was responsible for ensuring that performance standards and other regulations related to parent involvement were upheld at all times. She spent the next decade developing and implementing various parent and family-engagement programs, supervising a team and speaking and presenting throughout the Commonwealth, as well as at National Head Start Assoc. conferences across the country. In 2012, she transitioned to the position of director of Community Engagement, and for the next 10 years, she identified, maintained, and grew collaborations with outside agencies and community initiatives, local media outlets, political and community leaders, and funders. In 2021, Blais stepped into her current position as CEO of the regional organization. She has served multiple terms on the Massachusetts Head Start Assoc. board of directors, which serves as the voice of nearly 30 Head Start and Early Head Start organizations across Massachusetts, before accepting this new election onto the New England Head Start Assoc. board. Blais also serves the community as a Springfield Regional Chamber ambassador and Holyoke Rotary Club member. She attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and did her graduate studies in nonprofit management and philanthropy at Bay Path University.

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Peter Pan Bus Lines announced that Mary Davila has made transportation history as the first woman awarded 2 Million Mile Motor Coach Operator status and inducted into the Safe Driving Hall of Fame by the National Safety Council. This prestigious achievement recognizes her impeccable driving record — 2 million miles without a single preventable accident. Davila began her career in 1996 in Peter Pan’s New York City Division, and has spent 28 years transporting passengers safely through the busiest cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. She is the first female motorcoach operator to reach the 2 million-mile milestone, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. The National Safety Council’s Million Mile Award is one of the most respected honors in the transportation industry, and Peter Pan boasts 170 drivers who have received this distinction. With her achievement, Davila moves into an elite group of more than 40 Peter Pan drivers who have at least 2 million accident-free miles. In addition, Peter Pan has nine 3 million-mile drivers, and is home to the first two 4 million-mile drivers in the U.S., Ed Hope and Andy Anderson.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Precision Concepts International Acquires Meredith-Springfield

LUDLOW — Meredith-Springfield Associates Inc. announced it has been acquired by Precision Concepts International LLC, a diversified provider of rigid packaging solutions based in Huntersville, N.C. Precision Concepts is a leading plastic manufacturer and packaging solutions provider with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Meredith specializes in the design and blow molding of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) bottles and containers. Meredith will continue to be led by its existing leadership team. Existing and prospective Meredith customers will also have the opportunity to leverage Precision Concepts’ other manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America to meet their constantly evolving needs.

 

Berkshire Bank Exceeds Goal with Community Comeback

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank’s Community Comeback program concluded by exceeding its $5 billion goal to lend and invest across the company’s markets. The bank launched the multi-year program as communities emerged from the pandemic in 2021. The impact of Community Comeback is a testament to the bank’s commitment to unlock the financial potential of the communities where its employees and clients live and work. The program focused on strengthening communities in four key areas: fueling small businesses, community financing and philanthropy, financial access and empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Highlights of its results include lending more than $3.5 billion to invest in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, more than $600 million in lending for low-carbon projects, more than 800,000 individuals impacted through financial-wellness programming, 100% renewable electricity use since 2023, and more than $50 million in sustainable investments under management. The Community Comeback program was honored late last year with the prestigious Community Commitment Award by the American Bankers Assoc. (ABA) Foundation for its positive impact on economic inclusion in area communities.

 

Comcast Awards $20,000 to Urban League of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Comcast announced a $20,000 grant to support the Urban League of Springfield’s Digital Learning Lab, a community resource that is helping to bridge the digital divide in Western Mass. by providing 150 participants each year with essential technology and internet skills training, specialty workshops, and more. The $20,000 grant will help fund a variety of enrichment training programs at the Urban League’s Digital Learning Lab. Programs include the Foster Grandparent Program, which helps seniors gain confidence in using online tools to mentor youth, and the Project Ready Program, which teaches students coding, advanced digital security, and pathways to careers in computer science. This grant from Comcast is part of Project UP, Comcast’s commitment to provide digital opportunities through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.

 

Survey Recognizes MassMutual for Employee Retention

SPRINGFIELD — Careerminds, a global outplacement and career-development firm, polled 3,023 workers to reveal the top companies nailing employee retention, and why. According to the survey, Massachusetts’ three most coveted employers are MassMutual in Springfield, followed by Biogen and HubSpot, both in Cambridge. MassMutual is known for solid retirement benefits, automatically contributing 10% of pay into a retirement plan, regardless of employee contributions, on top of 401(k) matching, while offering a rare cash-balance pension for guaranteed income. New hires see this 10% boost immediately, alongside a $1,250 yearly wellness stipend for gym memberships or financial tools. Nationally, the top five companies to work for, based on perks and benefits, are Google, Coca-Cola, Ben & Jerry’s, Hawaiian Airlines, and Nike, according to the Careerminds survey.

 

AIC Designated 2025-26 Military Friendly School

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation. AIC’s Silver Award signifies that the college is among the top 20% of colleges supporting veterans and military-connected students. Only a select group of institutions achieve this honor, highlighting their commitment to serving military personnel and their families. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-26 survey, with 830 earning awards for going above the standard. The 2025-26 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly advisory council of independent leaders in the higher-education and military-recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

 

Dewey’s Jazz Lounge Permanently Closes

SPRINGFIELD — Dewey’s Jazz Lounge, a Springfield restaurant and lounge known for its soulful ambiance, vibrant events, and dedication to community and hospitality, permanently closed its doors on April 23. Opened in 2021, Dewey’s Lounge has spent the past four years building a reputation as one of the city’s most welcoming, community-centered establishments. From live music and themed nights to special events and private celebrations, Dewey’s quickly became a cultural hub and a go-to destination for unforgettable experiences. Over the years, Dewey’s has hosted countless milestones: weddings, engagements, birthdays, bridal showers, retirements, and more.

 

 

bankESB Facilitates Grant for Volunteers in Public Schools

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced that it has nominated Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) of Westfield for a Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. (MBA) Charitable Foundation grant, resulting in the organization receiving a $1,000 award. Each year, the MBA Charitable Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts, with recipients nominated by member banks. bankESB nominated VIPS of Westfield in recognition of its dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting students and educators in Westfield Public Schools. VIPS of Westfield works to foster partnerships between the community and the school system, providing vital resources such as tutoring, mentoring, and program support to benefit students of all ages. The $1,000 grant will help the organization continue its mission of engaging volunteers and enhancing educational programs in Westfield’s public schools.

 

Eversource Earns VETS Indexes’ 3 Star Employer Award for 2025

SPRINGFIELD — As a testament to its commitment to making veterans a priority in the workplace, Eversource has again been recognized by VETS Indexes as one of the nation’s top veteran employers for 2025. Honored with the 3 Star Employer Award, the distinction highlights the energy company’s continued achievements in recruiting, hiring, developing, and supporting both veterans and the military-connected community. Eversource is one of nearly 300 organizations that were recognized this year by VETS Indexes for their strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. Participating organizations that completed and submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, and colleges and universities.

 

Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry to Expand

HADLEY — Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is breaking ground on a cutting-edge, 4,600-square-foot facility at the corner of Route 9 and East Street. This will allow the practice to meet skyrocketing demand, as its current facility — built just five years ago — has outgrown its capacity. In addition to increasing capacity for general dentistry, the new facility will serve as a regional hub for children with severe cases of decay or special healthcare needs. In 2024, the practice provided 2,962 appointments for MassHealth patients, with 2,100 pediatric and 380 adult Medicaid patients on its active roster. The practice owners hope to attract more skilled dental professionals to the region. The new facility represents a nearly $3 million investment by practice owners Dr. Cyrus Safizadeh and Dr. Noelle Nubani in the Pioneer Valley. This is in addition to more than $1 million they had previously invested in the current space. It is being built by Sweitzer Construction of Monson and 20 local subcontractors and materials vendors. The building is being designed by Larry Tuttle of Architectural Insights of Palmer. The Sweitzer team has decades of experience building state-of-the-art dental and medical facilities and built Hampshire Meadow’s original facility five years ago. The practice itself currently has 15 full-time employees, and that number is expected to increase.

 

Berkshire Bank Named Among Most Trustworthy Companies

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the most trusted companies in America in Newsweek magazine’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025. Berkshire is the only Massachusetts-based bank on the list. In all, about 3,400 companies headquartered in the U.S. were considered for the list. In the end, 700 companies in 23 industries were honored. Results evaluated customer trust, employee trust, and investor trust. The analysis included what was said about the companies online, including on social-media platforms, and survey results of approximately 25,000 U.S. residents. Survey respondents who knew companies well were asked, among other things, if they believed individual companies treated their customers fairly, treated their employees fairly, and would be good long-term investments.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Automotive F&I Corp., 14 Primrose Lane, Agawam, MA 01001. Steven Gurau, same. Consulting service to automotive dealerships, including training for dealership personnel and covering shifts for the finance and insurance and sales departments within the dealerships.

AMHERST

Bureau of Resources and Intervention in Death, Grief, and End-of-life Services Inc., 75 Cowls Road, Apt. A215, Amherst, MA 01002. Ana Marleen Macri, same. Engages in activities that promote emotional well-being and provide support to individuals and families facing challenges related to grief, terminal illness, and end-of-life matters.

BELCHERTOWN

Shumway Holdings Inc., 97 North Washington St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Bryan Shumway, same. Industrial machine shop for the building and repair of machine-related parts and tooling.

CHICOPEE

Faria Janitorial Inc., 21 Grape St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Audileia Baudson De Faria, same. Janitorial services.

Moe Trucking Inc., 23 Hartford St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Mohammed Jassim Al Nuaimi, same. Trucking company.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Wyckoff Golf Inc., 46 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028. Cesar Ruiz Jr., 96 Windham Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Owns and operates a golf course, restaurant, and banquet facility.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Great Barrington Public Theater Inc., 352 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Susan Weekes Roeder, same. Nonprofit organization established to create opportunities for both emerging and established playwrights to have new works produced, showcase and create new opportunities for local talent, and offer affordable tickets to audiences throughout the Berkshires.

HOLYOKE

Western Mass. Dental Specialty Springfield, P.C., 330 Whitney Ave., Suite 740, Holyoke, MA 01040. Craig Saltzman, 6845 Willow Wood Dr., Unit 3065, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Dental practice.

LUDLOW

Speedway Cleaning Services Inc., 15 Canterbury St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Jose Pereira da Silva, same. Janitorial services.

PALMER

Arx Enterprises Inc., 23 Taft St., Palmer, MA 01069. Joshua Ruggiero, same. Holding company for acquiring, managing, and enhancing a diverse portfolio of businesses, driving growth through strategic investment and operational efficiency to create long-term value.

PITTSFIELD

Armadillo Home Solutions Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Matan Slagter, 1400 Main St., Suite 164, Clarksville, IN 47129. Home warranty contracts.

Celloscope Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tomer Shussman, same. Software as a service.

Happipad Technologies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Cailan Libby, same. Technology solutions, operational leadership, and management for housing programs, including home sharing.

Polish Falcon Club Inc., 32 Belair Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Roberta Bolotin, same. Polish cultural activities for members.

Safe Money Innovators Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Martha Warren, same.

Veknika Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Serhii Unhurian, same. E-commerce.

SOUTH HADLEY

B&B Fish Co. Inc., 1 Industrial Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Laura Brogle, 18 Montague Road, Westhampton, MA 01027. Wholesale sales of tropical ornamental fish.

SPRINGFIELD

Actionhelp Inc., 1380 Main St., Suite 408, Springfield, MA 01103. Ronald Sainvil, same. Nonprofit organization bridging the gap for Haitian and African immigrants transitioning to life in the U.S. by offering guidance, resources, and a sense of belonging, transforming challenges into opportunities for stability and success.

My Ty’s Wings & Fries Inc., 443 Cadwell Dr., Springfield, MA 01104. Tajohn Chatman, 41 Eddy St., Springfield, MA 01104. Food truck.

Prophecy Professional Services Inc., 631 Allen St., Springfield, MA 01118. Willy Etienne, same. Buying and reselling marketing supplies.

Victory Cares MA Inc., 455 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118. India Eadie, same. Nonprofit organization committed to uplifting and empowering underserved communities.

WESTFIELD

Pro Flooring Installation Inc., 171 Susan Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Oleksandr Moshkivskyy, same. Flooring installation contractor.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Hard 2 Find Auto Parts Inc., 150 Front St., #1B, West Springfield, MA 01089. Jeanice Montanez, 140 Chestnut St., #315, Springfield, MA 01103. E-commerce retail business that locates, purchases, and sells hard-to-find auto parts and accessories.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of March and April 2025.

BELCHERTOWN

Greg Moss Photography
27 Shaw St.
Gregory Moss

Harmony Consulting 413 LLC
8 Newton St.
David Pare

Holistic Healthcare Services Inc.
21 Everett Ave.
James Moran

Oli’s Pet Care
52 Maple St.
Olivia Fenton

Park Place Bed & Breakfast Inn
38 Park St.
Janet Maurer

HOLYOKE

Anugraha
50 Holyoke St.
Parlad Gurung

Bermudez Tax Services
619 South Summer St.
Maria Bermudez

Complex Painting Services
24 Labrie Lane
Paul Whelihan

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites
229 Whiting Farms Road
66 Holyoke LLC

Fresh and Clean Power Wash
40 Washington Ave.
Geraldo Ramirez

Hawk Renovations
12 Lorraine St.
Linee Perroncel

Hibiscus
455 South St.
Yonghe Chen

J & Sons Holdings
15 Longwood Ave.
Jason Gerace

MadeInHolyoke.com
523 South St.
Jonathan Chavez, Elsie Rodriguez

Paper City Parts
98 Ridgewood Ave.
Jeffrey Correa

Tina Studio
171 High St.
Cristina Caez

T-Mobile Northeast LLC
50 Holyoke St.
T-Mobile USA Inc.

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

PITTSFIELD

B&G Glass
35 First St.
B&G Glass

Bay View Beach LLC
17 East Housatonic St.
Emmanuel Oppong

Clock Tower Partners LLC
75 South Church St.
Jennifer Soldato, Heather Robb

Insight Holdings II LLC
55 North St.
Joanna Barzottini

Pittsfield Residences LLC
164 Summer St.
Frank Owusu Digan

Price Memorial AME Zion Church
27 East St.
Donsil Harris

Scarafoni Associates Nominee Trust
100 North St.
Jacob Tarjick

Shire Blooms LLC
112 Stratford Ave.
Cheyenne-Rindge Chamaio

This Is Forty LLC
30 East Housatonic St.
Paul Joegad

Wild Orchid Enterprises
1575 West Housatonic St.
Wojkowski Bros. Inc.

SOUTHWICK

D&J’s Hash House
784 College Highway
Susan Duffy

Izzy’s Barbershop
610 College Highway, Unit 11
Isidro Acosta

Original Copy Press
7 Dewitt Circle
Jeffrey Covell

Pioneer Valley Trading Co. Inc.
660 College Highway
Michael Albert

Raw Consulting LLC
31 Ranch Club Road
Rebecca White

Thomas J. McLaughlin
22 Kline Road
Thomas McLaughlin

Woodland Brook Wreaths
91 North Longyard Road
Lauri Gibbs

Your CBD Store
549 College Highway, Unit C
Lorraine Denoncourt

WESTFIELD

Alessio’s Pizza
280 Southampton Road
Mejia Tex Mex Inc.

Bite Club
78 Franklin St.
Jeff Cahill

Country Mart
397 Little River Road
M&H Enterprises Inc.

Full Gospel Christian School
110 Union St.
Kristina Podzemelnova

James Hardie Building Products Inc.
70 Turnpike Industrial Road
K. William Franken

Lucky China Star Inc.
36 Southwick Road
Lucky China Star Inc.

Mina’s Wine & Spirits
53 Elm St.
5355 Elm Corp.

Okee Industries
94 North Elm St., #204
Steve Bagley

Panda House
589 East Main St.
Panda House Inc.

Quality Inn
2 Southampton Road
New Light Inc.

Sergey Mitev Music Studio
70 Fairfield Ave.
Sergey Mitev

State of the Art
56 Court St.
Jessica MacKnight

Western Mass Eye Care Inc.
53 Court St.
Western Mass Eye Care Inc.

Westfield Liquors
95 Main St.
Krisha Liquors Corp.

Yas Chicken
225 East Main St.
Jun Zhang

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bella Napoli
185 Elm St.
Bella Napoli

Cabot Creamery
958 Riverdale St.
Cabot Creamery

Flowermanpan
723-725 Union St.
Flowermanpan

The Flying Locksmiths and Flylock Security Solutions
425 Union St.
EmAri Enterprises Inc.

Phoenix Staffing Solutions
178 New Bridge St.
Phoenix Staffing Solutions

ProSigns
777 Riverdale St.
ProSigns

WS Automation
106 Pease Ave.
WS Automation

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

7Q59 Amherst, LLC
41 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 11
Date: 03/17/2025

Allen, Gary R.
Allen, Sylvie
4 Pearl Brook Road
Southwick, MA 01077-9380
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/22/2025

Amaya, Veronica E.
10 Southpoint Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/27/2025

Bailleul, Ashley
a/k/a Easton, Ashley Gloria
168 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/28/2025

Beaulieu, Laura A.
53 Notre Dame St., Apt. 1F
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/21/2025

Belisle, Donald
41 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/31/2025

Bernier, David H.
178 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/18/2025

Brenner, Tim
a/k/a Brenner, Timothy E.
PO Box 157
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/18/2025

Building 8 Brewing Inc.
OBCT, Inc. fdba The Sierra Grille
Tomalin, O’Brian Charles
Tomalin, Meghan Kathleen
a/k/a Scully, Meghan K.
21 Clement St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Canavan, Dale E.
23 Joffre St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Canavan, Shannon L.
21 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Cassaday, Carol A.
57 Beacon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Cataldi, Tyler
16 Cole Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Dejesus, Ashley E.
150 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/17/2025

DiRienzo, Derek Paul
DiRienzo, Alicia Ann
a/k/a Costa, Alicia Anne
123 Winter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/27/2025

Dunshee – Peterson, Christine Lynn
199 Phillipston Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Erali, Gina Maria
140 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/25/2025

Flynn, Kiley (Kimberly)
a/k/a McTaggart, Kimberly
71 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/25/2025

Gebeau, Gail
42 Corey Colonial
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/29/2025

Gingras, Cory
99 Arthur St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Gonzalez, Jaime R.
98 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Gonzalez, Joseph
Gonzalez, Kelly
19 Woronco Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Isles, Joshua A.
9 Pond St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Jacobs, Matthew Christian
83 West Myrtle St., Apt. 1
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/24/2025

Jordan, Eric L.
Jordan, Jennifer L.
172 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/23/2025

Jordan, Patrick
137 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/31/2025

Kane, Kathleen Anne
209 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

King, Kenneth F.
19 Pinewood Road
Hampden, MA 01036-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/31/2025

Kuenzel, Keith H.
232 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/21/2025

Little Hands Daycare
Rodriguez, Edna
89 Teakwood Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/18/2025

Livernois, Kylee V.
54 Granby Road, Unit #31
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/26/2025

Maher, Stephen C.
56 Hapgood St., Apt B
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/18/2025

Mancini, Francis A.
73 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Marcus, Samuel Jordan
Bilkis-Marcus, Gwendolyn Rose
1040 North Pleasant St., Apt 294
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/25/2025

Marquez-Estrella, Jose E.
Cruz, Nancy
20-22 Hall Place
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/26/2025

Martin, Charlene D.
134 Edward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/26/2025

Mendoza, Nelson J.
407 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Menzie, Jermaine
87 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/28/2025

Mexcalito Taco-Bar, Inc.
Mexcalito Taco Bar Noho, Inc.
Albury, Jennifer Lee
Marquez-Diaz, Antonio
281 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/17/2025

Michalski, Mary
9 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/26/2025

Mitchell, Jessica L.
387 Southwick St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/27/2025

Moseley, Mark Anthony
1848 Main St., Apt. 2
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/21/2025

Oppenheimer, Kathy A.
824 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/20/2025

Ortega, Argenis J.
41 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/27/2025

Paredes, Marcos A.
10 Southpoint Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/27/2025

Patten, Thomas K.
44 Rolling Green Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/21/2025

Pearson, Kimberly Marie
a/k/a Harnois, Kimberly Marie
249 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020-3866
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/17/2025

Perez-Santiago, Samuel
a/k/a Santiago, Samuel P.
Medina-Virella, Haydee
a/k/a Medina, Haydee
75 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Pini, Ashley M.
107 Pinehurst St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

Rivera, Jessika
227 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/20/2025

Roffe, Arvi J.
19 Edwill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/24/2025

Schindler, Christopher
48 Stewart St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/17/2025

Sharma, Aneesh
134 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/29/2025

Smith, Alexander J.
91 Williams St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2025

T & S Landscaping
Rodgers, Charles C.
271 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2025

Torres, Luis A.
80 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020-4504
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/18/2025

Truehart, Jessica
534 Hapgood St.
Athol, MA 01331-2951
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/17/2025

 

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

294 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Maxwell Finck
Seller: Laura L. Finck
Date: 03/25/25

BERNARDSTON

102 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Tyler A. Nolan
Seller: Scott Digeorge
Date: 03/27/25

DEERFIELD

12 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Patrick O. Thompson
Seller: Ann E. Thompson
Date: 03/21/25

GREENFIELD

51 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Katherine B. Bargar
Seller: William B. Bliven
Date: 03/27/25

311 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Donald Miller
Seller: Gerry, Charles E., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/25

43 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alicia Moyer
Seller: Cara J. Sharpes-Smith
Date: 03/31/25

100 Fairview St., E
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Douglas Ruopp
Seller: Arthur Morgan
Date: 03/17/25

63 Pierce St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Emily Norton
Seller: Susan Herbst
Date: 03/28/25

44 Spring Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Bryna Ziobro
Seller: Samantha M. Staelens
Date: 03/24/25

MONTAGUE

61 Central St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: David W. Galvin
Seller: Neil A. Young
Date: 03/24/25

45 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Marshall W. Sisson
Seller: Philip J. Villeneuve
Date: 03/28/25

17 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Liam H. O’Brien
Seller: William S. Andrews
Date: 03/28/25

NEW SALEM

168 Blackinton Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Cringan
Seller: Eric C. Clukey
Date: 03/27/25

NORTHFIELD

258 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Maryjane Dwyer
Seller: Western New England TR VIII
Date: 03/28/25

ORANGE

30 Athol Road
Orange, MA 01331
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sidia M. Escobar
Seller: Patrick Connors
Date: 03/18/25

288 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Michael A. Candelora
Seller: Virginia Realty Inc.
Date: 03/21/25

507 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Clelviano M. Leao
Seller: Dream Home Investors LLC
Date: 03/26/25

244 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Timothy F. Richter
Seller: Sean T. Bardsley
Date: 03/19/25

74 Packard Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Charles Verheyen
Seller: Thomas F. Burke
Date: 03/20/25

61 Shadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Lori L. Wisniewski
Seller: Albert M. Rousseau
Date: 03/27/25

WARWICK

188 Old Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Jedathan Richardson
Seller: Frederick H. Abbott
Date: 03/24/25

WHATELY

23 Conway Road
Whately, MA 01039
Amount: $833,000
Buyer: Augustus P. Gaylord
Seller: Nicholas M. Wojcik
Date: 03/27/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

11 Conifer Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John R. Shea
Seller: Dennis A. Bousquet
Date: 03/27/25

132 Franklin St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Roberts
Seller: 132 Franklin RT
Date: 03/31/25

142 Franklin St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Rossoshanskiy
Seller: M. Loss Realty NT
Date: 03/27/25

47 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Zuccalo
Seller: Ennaco, Andrew A., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/25

130 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Francesco C. Demaio
Seller: Filomena A. Garreffi
Date: 03/31/25

8 Ridgeview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Douglas Dichard
Seller: Jeffrey M. Brown
Date: 03/26/25

54 Rugby Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Vasyl Lytvynchuk
Seller: Hartung, Frederick M., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/25

204 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Megafino LLC
Seller: Thomas Russo
Date: 03/19/25

BRIMFIELD

17 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $278,276
Buyer: Jillian K. Perry
Seller: Perry IRT RT
Date: 03/24/25

46 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Bremwell FT
Seller: Jacqueline Splaine
Date: 03/25/25

33 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $779,900
Buyer: Susan J. Cupero
Seller: Tammy M. Lamy
Date: 03/27/25

Route 20
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Ralph W. Nichols
Seller: Brimfield RT
Date: 03/18/25

56 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Ralph W. Nichols
Seller: Heather Blais
Date: 03/28/25

CHESTER

54 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Jacob Beaudette
Seller: Francis Gagnon
Date: 03/21/25

 

CHICOPEE

31 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Wei Yan
Seller: Edythe M. Ambroz
Date: 03/20/25

90 Angela Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kevin Mangano
Seller: Normand C. Girouard
Date: 03/28/25

22 Berger St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Cassandra C. Ham
Seller: Ross Hutchinson
Date: 03/31/25

209 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: M. & G. Land Development LLC
Seller: Karen M. Benoit
Date: 03/31/25

12 Dallaire Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Savida Management Inc.
Seller: Authier Inc.
Date: 03/26/25

3 Graham Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Linda E. Papuga
Date: 03/20/25

1360 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Billy J. Torres
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 03/28/25

728 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Angel Y. Rojas
Seller: Fagnant, Rene V, (Estate)
Date: 03/25/25

100 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Marshall
Seller: Martin, Joan M., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/25

103 Lorraine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Szymon K. Chmielewski
Seller: Marek R. Randzio
Date: 03/28/25

22 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Peter Skerritt
Seller: Patricia A. Fede
Date: 03/27/25

81 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,714
Buyer: LB-Ranch Properties V LLC
Seller: Richard A. Emond
Date: 03/18/25

566 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jose A. Hernandez-Suares
Seller: Lacroix, Irene J., (Estate)
Date: 03/26/25

19 Montello Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Robert Jacques
Date: 03/21/25

26 Olivine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: New Wave Realty LLC
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 03/25/25

175 Pendexter Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Locke Properties LLC
Seller: Veterans Action Assn. Inc.
Date: 03/21/25

91 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Cicero
Seller: David Lacoste
Date: 03/27/25

32 Quincy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael Sullivan
Seller: Gary H. Bousquet
Date: 03/31/25

69 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ashley N. Feliciano
Seller: Jarrid Kendall
Date: 03/21/25

35 Sherman Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Rhiana Toro
Seller: Ramon Gonzalez
Date: 03/31/25

60 Stewart St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jonathan G. Barroso
Seller: Antoinette Wegrzyn
Date: 03/21/25

18 Villa Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Moreau
Seller: Manchester Enterprise LLC
Date: 03/17/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

62 Baymor Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Ebak Projects LLC
Seller: Jonathan A. Miorandi
Date: 03/21/25

102 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Shawn Pierce
Seller: Dorothy L. Lofgren
Date: 03/28/25

40 Benjamin St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Montesino Property Mgmt. Realty
Seller: Carol A. Ray
Date: 03/20/25

11 Burt Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Matthias Maaloee
Seller: Michael M. Cuccovia
Date: 03/25/25

170 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $608,000
Buyer: Jeanette Enriquez
Seller: Mary P. Mazza
Date: 03/20/25

117 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John O’Melia
Seller: Kyle A. Conley
Date: 03/26/25

55 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Exchange Assets LLC
Seller: Truce Real Estate LLC
Date: 03/25/25

GRANVILLE

1665 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jenna L. Nicol
Seller: Milton H. Stauffer
Date: 03/21/25

HAMPDEN

221 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Carol Hunt
Seller: James C. Fass
Date: 03/18/25

HOLYOKE

32 Arden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Whitelock FT
Date: 03/31/25

192-194 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Stephanie S. Singh
Seller: Carlos Penalbert
Date: 03/31/25

Bobala Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Agilitas Energy Inc.
Seller: Holyoke Economic Development
Date: 03/28/25

26 Forestdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,950,000
Buyer: Witman Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apts. LLC
Date: 03/27/25

40 Forestdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,950,000
Buyer: Witman Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apts. LLC
Date: 03/27/25

39 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Kenneth C. Fortune
Seller: Kevin O’Connor
Date: 03/31/25

95-97 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $452,400
Buyer: Juan A. Perez
Seller: Chris M. Fry
Date: 03/28/25

413-415 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Christine H. Dibella TR
Seller: Edith Salgado
Date: 03/19/25

238 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Reinaldo R. Torres
Seller: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Date: 03/19/25

219 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Paulin Otilien
Seller: Nancy L. Martinez
Date: 03/25/25

575-577 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,950,000
Buyer: Witman Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apts. LLC
Date: 03/27/25

581-583 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,950,000
Buyer: Witman Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apts. LLC
Date: 03/27/25

585-589 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,950,000
Buyer: Witman Properties LLC
Seller: Hilltop Garden Apts. LLC
Date: 03/27/25

25 Richard Eger Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Harper Jackson RET
Seller: Jewett, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 03/24/25

8 Rugby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kaleb Trombley
Seller: Ronald Lamagdeleine
Date: 03/20/25

38 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dale Deslippe
Seller: Goss, Robert K., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/25

44 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Fitzgerald Hm Soln LLC
Seller: Option 1 Mortgage Loan TR
Date: 03/20/25

LONGMEADOW

77 Arlington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Carolyn Tapp
Seller: Bay Path University
Date: 03/31/25

98 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Dill
Seller: Kathleen A. Ketcham
Date: 03/27/25

62 Longview Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Caitlin White
Seller: Nancy B. Caputi
Date: 03/31/25

365 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Tzu C. Wen
Seller: Dana M. Hartigan
Date: 03/31/25

130 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Donghee Kim
Seller: O’Reilly, Joan G., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/25

121 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rebecca E. Lindsay
Seller: Michael P. Bombich
Date: 03/21/25

LUDLOW

54 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Ludlow Housing Authority
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 03/17/25

18 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Donna J. Rinaldi
Seller: Maxwell, Janeanne, (Estate)
Date: 03/31/25

24 Higher St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cooper J. Havican
Seller: Michael Genereux
Date: 03/31/25

38 McDonald Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Donald A. Sorel
Seller: Jeffrey A. Steigmeyer
Date: 03/26/25

254 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Kathleen Brunelle
Seller: Daniel R. Dias
Date: 03/31/25

20 Mineral Spring Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: 20 Mineral Spring RT
Seller: Alan T. Teixeira
Date: 03/28/25

16 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Brian Fontaine
Seller: John R. Auclair
Date: 03/31/25

65 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Erik Bastos
Seller: Patricia A. Fontaine
Date: 03/31/25

Prospect Gardens
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: VDS Properties LLC
Seller: Randy P. Pascale
Date: 03/17/25

18 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Desarey TR
Seller: George J. Bosco
Date: 03/27/25

MONSON

210 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Anthony Plescia
Seller: Nichole M. Malone
Date: 03/20/25

125 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $524,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Falcone
Seller: Nathan R. Olson
Date: 03/31/25

51 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Nathan Murch
Seller: Anthony Poehler
Date: 03/18/25

PALMER

17 Alden St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Yeliza Q. De Delgado
Seller: Patriot Real Estate Holdings LLC
Date: 03/25/25

6 Brown St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Lykabiko LLC
Seller: Adrienne L. Mercier
Date: 03/21/25

10 Buckland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Francis H. Venne
Seller: Jennifer N. McCarthy
Date: 03/28/25

23 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Derek Beaulieu
Seller: A-O-K RT
Date: 03/21/25

1180 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Antonio R. Orciari
Seller: Brittany A. Cormier
Date: 03/28/25

8 Chamber Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Palmer Storage LLC
Seller: Paul J. Les
Date: 03/31/25

3080 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Luis S. Carillo
Seller: Richard K. Kirchner
Date: 03/31/25

SPRINGFIELD

15 Alice St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Shigen Zhu
Seller: Bedore, John Peter, (Estate)
Date: 03/19/25

827 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Ivelisse R. Aponte
Seller: Muhammad Akbar
Date: 03/17/25

90 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Khl Group LLC
Seller: Bjb RET
Date: 03/20/25

132 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Virginia O. Pearson
Seller: Martha E. Dimauro
Date: 03/20/25

15-17 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Enrique Soto
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 03/21/25

1131 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: R. & R. Home Improvement
Seller: 1131 Boston Road LLC
Date: 03/18/25

41 Briggs St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lisette Torres
Seller: Jeremy D. Scott
Date: 03/17/25

62-64 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: P&R Investments LLC
Date: 03/20/25

124 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Samaris N. Gonzalez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/27/25

74 Cherry St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Luis Veras
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 03/21/25

33 Coleman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Carlos C. Cuevas
Seller: Kenny A. Rodriguez
Date: 03/28/25

14 Coomes St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $478,000
Buyer: Oluwole Fabikun
Seller: Roderick R. Barton
Date: 03/26/25

28 Crest St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anthony Trabal
Seller: Anthony Trabal
Date: 03/26/25

214-216 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: MT Empire Realty LLC
Seller: 214 Dickinson LLC
Date: 03/24/25

239 Durant St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn Kraps
Seller: Alexander Sanginario
Date: 03/28/25

65 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Sareen Holdings LLC
Seller: K. M. Pollard-Haskell
Date: 03/21/25

23 Eldert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Citizens Bank
Seller: Christopher J. Ahearn
Date: 03/25/25

97-99 Fernwold St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Alba Contreras
Seller: Daniele Manzi
Date: 03/27/25

86 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $231,990
Buyer: Abigail M. Cordeiro
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 03/25/25

20 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Julie T. Paolino
Seller: Anne M. Dooney
Date: 03/27/25

45 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $262,600
Buyer: Robert L. Hernandez
Seller: Brandee L. Baker
Date: 03/21/25

83 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Kimone Wedderburn
Seller: Patricia A. Tucker
Date: 03/18/25

211 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: NZ Property LLC
Seller: Sherri Ferguson
Date: 03/21/25

211 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: R. & R. Home Improvement
Seller: NZ Property LLC
Date: 03/21/25

89 Grand St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Lotcus LLC
Seller: Best, Bernard E., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/25

26 Greenacre Square
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jhn Investments LLC
Seller: Springfield Ventures RT
Date: 03/27/25

24 Hiawatha St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Colondres Co. LLC
Seller: Carrie E. Gould
Date: 03/27/25

35 Lenn Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James M. Kalbaugh
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/26/25

381 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Plus Realty LLC
Seller: John L. Wajdula
Date: 03/20/25

38 Malcolm Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Tanea Eddington
Seller: Wilnette Morgan
Date: 03/28/25

43 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $351,750
Buyer: Sarah Lieb
Seller: Dianita Gonzalez
Date: 03/28/25

19 Mary Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Caitlyn P. Crochiere
Seller: Kevin Mangano
Date: 03/28/25

126-128 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $259,100
Buyer: Jean M. Mompremier
Seller: App Realty TLLC
Date: 03/26/25

217 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $279,094
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Everett Vaughn
Date: 03/20/25

18-20 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Mohamed M. Arbow
Seller: Delores I. Weir
Date: 03/17/25

45-1/2 Monroe St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jessica Alcantara
Seller: A&M Investments LLC
Date: 03/28/25

130-132 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Maria A. Cotto
Seller: Manferdini, Shirley M., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/25

393 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Katherine R. Lopez
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 03/27/25

328 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Jonathan L. Romero
Seller: Roberto Villafane
Date: 03/18/25

28 Notre Dame St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Danisha L. Flucker
Seller: Debra Babowicz
Date: 03/24/25

239-241 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Muhammad Akbar
Seller: Nancy A. Kelly
Date: 03/21/25

310 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jose G. Fermin
Seller: Angelica Fermaintt
Date: 03/27/25

105 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Molli Mowry
Seller: Louis F. Dirienzo
Date: 03/18/25

208 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Unlimited Construction Services Inc.
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 03/21/25

141 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Nelson Z. Hernandez
Seller: West Jam Man LLC
Date: 03/17/25

28 Pemaquid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Jose A. Feliciano
Seller: Alphonso T. Can
Date: 03/19/25

191 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dreamwake Homes Inc.
Seller: Caterina N. Penna
Date: 03/25/25

8 Putnam St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Louisa A. Sirkisoon
Seller: Doug Dichard
Date: 03/31/25

27-29 Rapalus St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Tok Chang
Seller: Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Date: 03/18/25

66 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Theodore G. Hebert
Seller: John Bednaz
Date: 03/31/25

553-555 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $6,150,000
Buyer: 553 St. James LLC
Seller: St. James Place Properties LLC
Date: 03/24/25

131 Samuel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jessica Villafane
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/18/25

36-38 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Diana P. Peralta
Seller: Alex Reyes
Date: 03/19/25

75 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Marina M. Lopez
Seller: Maria F. Alban
Date: 03/21/25

32 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jessica S. Benoit
Seller: Bethany Boyle
Date: 03/28/25

636 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jean M. Cesar
Seller: Rosa P. Ryan
Date: 03/24/25

92 Sunset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Yelissa E. Santana-Clase
Seller: Roberto Lopez
Date: 03/26/25

60 Superior Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Jennifer Cruz
Date: 03/21/25

Switzer Ave. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $183,750
Buyer: Bho Realty LLC
Seller: Charlene Kelly
Date: 03/25/25

50 Switzer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $183,750
Buyer: Bho Realty LLC
Seller: Charlene Kelly
Date: 03/25/25

64 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Suly Y. Monsalve
Seller: Linc Suppliers Corp.
Date: 03/28/25

67 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Brandon Clarke
Seller: Adilenia Ramos
Date: 03/25/25

206 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Miroslav Nesterchuk
Seller: Gregory S. Kobuskaitis
Date: 03/28/25

600 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ihi Wave LLC
Seller: Chenevert Properties LLC
Date: 03/25/25

48 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ira Caple
Seller: Jasmin Clemons
Date: 03/31/25

37-39 Vassar St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Juan Rivera
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 03/28/25

15 Verge St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $141,330
Buyer: Foreclosure Commissioner
Seller: Jessica Clarke
Date: 03/25/25

189 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Victor R. Acosta
Seller: Antonio M. Rivera
Date: 03/31/25

45 Wallace St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jadir U. Deoliveira
Seller: Nathaniel Dusza
Date: 03/27/25

72 Waverly St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Nishant Mathur
Seller: Neha Chavan
Date: 03/21/25

21 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Liberti, Vincenza, (Estate)
Date: 03/25/25

21 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ihi Wave LLC
Seller: Chenevert Properties LLC
Date: 03/25/25

25 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nres LLC
Seller: Talyansky, Victoria, (Estate)
Date: 03/21/25

71 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Wendy Sulewski
Seller: Damon A. Bermudez
Date: 03/17/25

15 Whipple St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Ddmns Realty LLC
Seller: 15 Whipple Street LLC
Date: 03/28/25

1786 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Imam Sadeq Islamic Foundation
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 03/17/25

491-493 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Islande Zetrenne
Seller: Oakwood Asset Mgmt. LLC
Date: 03/18/25

44 Wilson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose A. Ortiz
Seller: Stacey L. Canady
Date: 03/17/25

46-48 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Clearedge Lending LLC
Seller: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Date: 03/19/25

109-111 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $361,100
Buyer: Jessica Matias
Seller: Thomas A. Oakley
Date: 03/28/25

1256-1258 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $445,500
Buyer: Isaac Dasilva
Seller: Amadeu P. Pereira
Date: 03/31/25

125 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $397,000
Buyer: Melissa Camille
Seller: Lloyd Cameron
Date: 03/19/25

SOUTHWICK

21 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ventry Holdings LLC
Seller: Megan Cammisa
Date: 03/28/25

48 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Maynard
Seller: Charles D. Spurlock
Date: 03/18/25

91 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Julia P. Hall
Seller: Jeremy Lafleche
Date: 03/20/25

99 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: William Pepe
Seller: Dominica L. Rice
Date: 03/28/25

WALES

69 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Sydney Summers
Seller: Hlre Development LLC
Date: 03/28/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

63 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Colin Vigneault
Seller: Flipping Best LLC
Date: 03/28/25

60 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Shardia N. Jones
Seller: Michael Rose
Date: 03/27/25

37 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jorge M. Nunez
Seller: Anthony Witman
Date: 03/31/25

594 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Yasir Almusali
Seller: Roberta A. Martin
Date: 03/21/25

34 Hale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Krishna Kharel
Seller: Surja B. Bhujel
Date: 03/25/25

30 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Karen L. Canela
Seller: Khalid Dhahir
Date: 03/27/25

192 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Ismail Altinkaynak
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 03/31/25

318 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: David Dearden
Seller: Christopher N. Williamson
Date: 03/17/25

40 Moseley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Durga Dahal
Seller: Kiran Gotamay
Date: 03/18/25

45 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Birman Tamang
Seller: Robert D. Spano
Date: 03/20/25

117 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Kolodziej Enterprises LLC
Seller: Scott A. Wickman
Date: 03/31/25

36 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Douglas S. Abel
Seller: Patfran TR
Date: 03/19/25

185 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Alixon A. Martinez
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 03/24/25

64 Worthy Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Curry
Seller: Jay W. Berger
Date: 03/21/25

WESTFIELD

80 Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $478,500
Buyer: Philip Magovern
Seller: Jay R. Johnson
Date: 03/27/25

57 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Morgan Priem
Seller: Talia Phaneuf
Date: 03/19/25

532 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Abdol H. Sharifi
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 03/21/25

130 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Olmstead
Seller: Danielle Barton
Date: 03/24/25

49 Ingersoll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $434,400
Buyer: Xuelin Jin
Seller: Daniel W. Stephenson
Date: 03/20/25

162 Old Cabot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Lyubov Korobkova
Seller: Abdias Garcia
Date: 03/21/25

284 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Brandee L. Baker
Seller: Jack R. Davis
Date: 03/21/25

77 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Salois
Seller: Leclair, William N., (Estate)
Date: 03/21/25

140 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $682,000
Buyer: Rachel C. Swindle
Seller: Zack & Sons LLC
Date: 03/27/25

168 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Melissa Radle
Seller: Kara M. Graves
Date: 03/19/25

WILBRAHAM

11 Bonair Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Harolyn Baez
Seller: Nathaniel D. Lomas
Date: 03/28/25

22 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Robin Franz
Seller: Eva Z. Matthews
Date: 03/21/25

3 Highridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Dziok
Seller: Thomas W. Larock
Date: 03/28/25

7 Horseshoe Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Sara Poindexter
Seller: Cornelia A. Havican RET
Date: 03/26/25

22 Iroquois Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Greg Lesniak
Seller: Carol A. Charest
Date: 03/31/25

27 Oakland St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $479,400
Buyer: James C. Patterson
Seller: Virginia M. Carranza
Date: 03/27/25

28 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $361,800
Buyer: Anne F. Griswold
Seller: Julia A. Eastman
Date: 03/17/25

163 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Stephen C. Konstantinidis
Seller: Barbara M. Piaget
Date: 03/31/25

1065 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Michael D. Ketterman
Seller: Mark C. Morgan
Date: 03/28/25

7 Wildwood Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Tyler P. O’Neil
Seller: Kurt J. Macdonald
Date: 03/27/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

19 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $326,500
Buyer: Jason Dicaprio
Seller: Arlene M. Nunes
Date: 03/18/25

10 Laurel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Robert L. Coy
Seller: Cameron Clelland
Date: 03/31/25

75 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Yoli LLC
Seller: Lyman, Margaret M., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/25

180 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $536,500
Buyer: Jackson Cerruti
Seller: 180 N. Whitney LLC
Date: 03/31/25

5 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Vincent C. Gaffney
Seller: Shelly A. Perdomo-Ahmed
Date: 03/17/25

23 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Amie E. Merrell
Seller: Jaimie J. Kim
Date: 03/31/25

BELCHERTOWN

77 Cheryl Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Pritiben V Patel
Seller: Shawn M. Nycz
Date: 03/27/25

119 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Sharon A. Strange
Seller: Brendan M. Coughlin
Date: 03/28/25

281 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $142,459
Buyer: David W. Villegas
Seller: Kristin M. Balboni
Date: 03/28/25

268 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $349,500
Buyer: Stone Koury
Seller: Mary E. Pope
Date: 03/28/25

68 Jackson St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $586,000
Buyer: Southwest Syj FT
Seller: Lisa Cousin
Date: 03/18/25

 

CHESTERFIELD

43 Don Emerson Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Scotia MacGillivray
Seller: Terry, Judith Arlene, (Estate)
Date: 03/24/25

CUMMINGTON

151 Bryant Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: David Viner
Seller: Leodore Champigny
Date: 03/17/25

EASTHAMPTON

10-12 Berkeley St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Amy L. Saletnik
Seller: Edythe M. Ambroz
Date: 03/21/25

70-72 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Bryan Emond
Seller: Parsons Ferry St. LLC
Date: 03/21/25

35 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Patricia Dechristopher
Seller: Pamela A. King
Date: 03/31/25

4-A&B Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Nicholas Robinson
Seller: Sean F. Anderson
Date: 03/31/25

14 Johnson Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Lori J. Shollenberger
Seller: Johanna M. Walker
Date: 03/24/25

50 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tara A. Henson
Seller: Amy E. Johnson
Date: 03/31/25

131 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: James R. Donais
Seller: Harley Colan Properties LLC
Date: 03/19/25

133 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Anthony J. & C. L. Canon RET
Seller: Harley Colgan Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/25

GRANBY

2 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Chocorua Construction LLC
Seller: Carolyn Roberts
Date: 03/19/25

31 Cold Hill Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Debra L. Peloquin
Seller: Lynn M. Merrill-Akin
Date: 03/28/25

121 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $601,000
Buyer: Mark S. Haley
Seller: Wilder, Jonathan, (Estate)
Date: 03/24/25

36 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Jarrid Kendall
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 03/21/25

115 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Brian Palasz
Seller: Frank J. Palasz
Date: 03/28/25

6 Wood Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ruth D. Hornsby
Seller: Joshua S. Moynahan
Date: 03/25/25

HADLEY

136 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Deborah K. Robes
Seller: Daniel A. Cavanaugh
Date: 03/28/25

HATFIELD

53 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tucker Scott
Seller: Thomas, Rachelle, (Estate)
Date: 03/28/25

44 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: George T. Ludwiczak
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 03/18/25

NORTHAMPTON

321 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: David A. Giusti
Seller: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Date: 03/24/25

4 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $955,000
Buyer: Richard H. King
Seller: Kahn, Sally H., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/25

16 Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Katherine Chung
Seller: James J. Flannery
Date: 03/21/25

141 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Powder 8 LLC
Seller: King Auto Body Inc.
Date: 03/28/25

SOUTH HADLEY

23 Columbia St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Ryan L. Kile
Seller: Kye E. Poronsky
Date: 03/19/25

7 Hunter St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 2 Black Cats LLC
Seller: Dianne E. Walsh
Date: 03/21/25

1 McDowell Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Alan Keeley
Seller: Brett Remillard
Date: 03/19/25

SOUTHAMPTON

193 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Alastair D. Cowieson
Seller: Jacob N. Lennen
Date: 03/31/25

County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dmitriy V. Mikhaylichenko
Seller: 0 County Road RET
Date: 03/19/25

111 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Julie Jernstrom
Seller: Renee J. White
Date: 03/19/25

WARE

27 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Aspen 27 LLC
Seller: Charming Enterprises LLC
Date: 03/31/25

251 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $369,999
Buyer: David Randall
Seller: Loretta M. Gardner
Date: 03/31/25

13 Richfield Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Reliance Holdings Corp.
Seller: Darrin R. Brown
Date: 03/18/25

WESTHAMPTON

Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Buonanno & Redmond LT
Seller: Bonnie Ferrara
Date: 03/31/25

WILLIAMSBURG

8 Grove St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cas F. Rego-Martin
Seller: Gary R. Benoit
Date: 03/18/25

WORTHINGTON

749 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: James A. Ryan
Seller: Drewitz, Patricia M., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/25

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of March and April 2025.

CHICOPEE

236 Exchange LLC
232 Exchange St.
$20,000 — Fire rate demising walls

Magdelene D’Angelo
147 Broadway St.
$10,900 — Insulate attic

MJTX2 LLC
184 Center St.
$12,000 — Roofing

TD Bank
693 Memorial Dr.
$14,200 — Remove glazing on interior vestibule wall to allow recess area to be framed, change suspended ceiling to hard drywall ceiling, and associated electrical work

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
Daley Field Road
$9,200 — Machine demolition of workshop outside Daley Field

City of Easthampton
43 Main St.
$45,000 — Modify existing T-Mobile wireless facility

Riverside Industries
1 Cottage St.
$35,000 — Replace existing fire-alarm panel for sprinkler upgrades

Wemelco Development LLC
19 Wemelco Way
$26,400 — Modify existing wet system

HADLEY

Bar Hadley LLC
315 Russell St.
N/A — Install signs for Balise Subaru

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 10
N/A — Select demolition of existing sprinkler system

LEE

Town of Lee
405 Maple St.
$19,875 — Install earth-formed I-beam footing at Maple Street baseball field for Lee High School, on which solar-powered scoreboard with non-architectural arch trust will be installed

Town of Lee
35 Railroad St.
$50,000 — Machine demolition of highway garage structure

Town of Lee
35 Railroad St.
$30,000 — Machine demolition of Quonset hut structure

Town of Lee
35 Railroad St.
$23,375 — Machine demolition of Airoldi building

Town of Lee
41 Railroad St.
$50,000 — Machine demolition of former welding shop building

LENOX

Berkshire Retirement Community
235 Walker St.
$22,399 — Install two motorized awnings

MRG CRW Holdings LLC
55 Lee Road
$502,250 — Interior renovation, replace 53 windows, new exterior trim

NORTHAMPTON

American Tower Corp.
114 Glendale Road
$61,498 — Install antennas and equipment platform

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$10,000 — Shed at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

City of Northampton
274 Main St.
$17,000 — Insulation and weatherization at Academy of Music

Coolidge Center LLC
47 Pleasant St.
$1,350 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Gleason Group

Coolidge Center LLC
47 Pleasant St.
$1,350 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Gleason Group

D.A. Sullivan & Sons
84 North St.
$11,400 — Install sprinkler system

Smith College
25 Henshaw Ave.
$18,500 — Insulation at Davis Center

Smith College
122-126 West St.
$10,500 — Basement wall

WAMI LLC
140 Main St.
$29,000 — Change office space to three-bedroom apartment

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Hills Country Club Inc.
500 Benedict Road
$26,000 — Move plumbing to create outdoor showers for pool house, redesign existing changing rooms

Berkshire Medical Center
725 North St.
$42,200 — Renovations to wet fire sprinkler in EP lab/hybrid room

Brien Center for Mental Health
359 Fenn St.
$4,901 — Modify sprinkler coverage in multiple offices and hallway

City of Pittsfield
832 Tamarack Road
$3,000 — Demolish old hangar

City of Pittsfield
942 Williams St.
$9,500 — Construct roof over existing cement stairs

Cloverdale Properties LLC
195 Cloverdale St.
$55,500 — Renovate existing cabin at campground

L&S LP
1035 South St.
$1,846 — Temporary job trailer to be used for construction office

Swam Realty LLC
37 North St.
$49,585 — Air sealing and insulation

Swam Realty LLC
37 North St.
$39,379 — Air sealing and insulation

Ten Thirty Lenox LLC
1030 South St.
$2,500 — Furnish and install two rooftop units and one roof exhaust fan

 

Three Eleven North Realty LLC
301 North St.
$70,000 — Roofing

Tierney Properties Inc.
66 West St.
$99,000 — Minor renovations to existing office space for new tenant

Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield
74 First St.
$30,000 — Install two water lines from main on First Street to church basement

SPRINGFIELD

1441 Main Street LLC
1441 Main St.
$397,000 — Alter interior tenant space on fifth floor for Balise offices

Christ Presbyterian Church Inc.
1597 Allen St.
$5,102 — Weatherization and air sealing

Church in the Acres
1383 Wilbraham Road
$26,000 — Insulation

CTM Realty LLC
57 Mulberry St.
$3,500 — Weatherization and air sealing

Evangelical Covenant Church
915 Plumtree Road
$43,000 — Weatherization and air sealing

Five Town Station LLC
270 Cooley St.
$500,000 — Alterations for fit-out of interior tenant space

KAGR2 Springfield 3640 LLC
3640 Main St.
$153,000 — Office renovation for tenant fit-out

Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
1655 Boston Road
$55,000 — Alter interior space and install finishing and fixtures for tenant fit-out in Unit 840 for Skechers

Pride Operating LLC
246 Cottage St.
$63,734 — Roofing

Pride Real Estate LLC
1211 East Columbus Ave.
$30,600 — Roofing

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
34 Chapin Ter.
$50,000 — Roofing

Springfield College
807 Wilbraham Road
$35,000 — Bathroom renovation: remove flooring and replace fixtures

Springfield Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St.
$873,029 — Alter interior space, convert community room into conference center, install steel supports for operable partitions, replace HVAC system in gymnasium, install new ramp and exterior door

BusinessTalk with Jacob Robinson, Executive Director, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce

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Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 232: April 14, 2025

Editor Joe Bednar talks with Jacob Robinson, Executive Director, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce

Jacob Robinson came from a deep background in economic and community development when he took the reins a year ago at the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. Since then, he’s seen new shops and restaurants open, helped develop and expand community events and programs that benefit small businesses, and worked with community partners to grow the economies of the chamber’s seven towns. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Jacob talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about all this and more, including the challenges all area towns face, from housing to transportation to shifting economic tides, as they strive for greater vibrancy. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

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Girls Inc. of the Valley Shines Light on Youth Mental Health

By Contributor
Healthcare News

Turning the Tide

By Suzanne Parker

 

Mental health is important at every stage of life and is critical for a girl’s success in school. Yet we are currently facing a mental-health crisis among youth.

Based on the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance of 2023, almost 53% of female students in the U.S. experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the past year, and over 27% seriously considered attempting suicide. This issue persists in Canada as well, where emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems affect approximately 1.2 million children, yet fewer than 20% receive appropriate treatment.

Girls Inc. affiliates report that world issues have contributed to trauma and mental-health concerns for girls. ​​These environmental and social factors contribute to deteriorating mental health among girls and can have dangerous consequences.

Suzanne Parker

Suzanne Parker

“Many factors impacts girls’ mental health. While community and family dynamics, specific traumatic experiences, and even our genetics play a role in our mental health, media and schools can have an outsized impact, both positive and negative.”

Many factors impacts girls’ mental health. While community and family dynamics, specific traumatic experiences, and even our genetics play a role in our mental health, media and schools can have an outsized impact, both positive and negative.

 

Role of Media

A recent Pew Research study found that almost half of U.S. teens ages 13-17 use the internet almost constantly, with young girls more likely to spend too much time on social media. Girls particularly face limiting and unrealistic representations of female bodies in the media, which can adversely affect their self-perception, self-worth, and mental health.

Teens’ negative perceptions of their bodies may steer them toward extreme diets or harmful dieting trends. Eating disorders are complex and have a number of social, psychological, and biological causes. Social media is one component of this, as it works to perpetuate the ‘thin ideal,’ especially for young girls.

A researcher at Brown University identified several more risks that social media poses to young girls, including contributing to inadequate amounts of sleep, preventing in-person socialization, exposure to explicitly dangerous content, and even cyberbullying.

On the reverse, moderate use of media that supports users or teaches about well-being or other topics can be a positive resource. Think about how different a comment section full of compliments is!

 

Role of Schools

Schools could play an important role in connecting girls with the services they need if school staff members are trained to recognize the signs of trauma or other mental-health concerns. Oftentimes, girls, especially girls of color, are disciplined for behavior that may be the result of unaddressed trauma or mental-health issues but is not recognized as such.

Additionally, there is a critical shortage of school counselors, and many high-school counselors report being overburdened by huge caseloads, especially at schools where a majority of children are first-generation and low-income students. The American School Counselor Assoc. (ASCA) recommends maintaining at least one school counselor for every 250 students. For the 2023-24 school year, however, ASCA found that the national average ratio in the U.S. is only 376 to 1.

 

Why It Matters

Mental health impacts girls’ and young women’s ability to lead healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. Even though mental-health issues are treatable, girls may not receive the services they need if their schools and communities do not have the necessary resources and the adults in their lives do not know how to identify the need for help.

Girls with unaddressed mental-health problems may get punished or withdraw from classes or activities, thereby losing access to critical development opportunities. Mental illness can also be isolating given the stigma that still surrounds seeking treatment or even admitting one suffers from mental-health issues.

“Even though mental-health issues are treatable, girls may not receive the services they need if their schools and communities do not have the necessary resources and the adults in their lives do not know how to identify the need for help.”

What Policymakers Can Do

Policymakers can improve access to, and quality of, mental-health and wellness support for all youth by:

• Protecting and increasing access to mental-health services, including telehealth;

• Increasing funding for school-based mental health professionals and services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs;

• Increasing funding for evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention programs, as well as mandating that schools train students in suicide and eating-disorder awareness and prevention;

• Strengthening laws, policies, and funding for programs that promote trauma-informed practices, training, and healing-centered engagement for children and families who may have experienced trauma.

• Ensuring that resources in schools are tailored to students’ specific needs, and ensuring access to more inclusive mental-health and wellness education, as well as linguistically accessible and culturally competent services for youth and parents.

We can also encourage appropriate content from media sources and hold social-media platforms accountable for youth mental-health impacts by ensuring they implement robust youth-protection measures and are held accountable for promoting harmful content to minors, through measures including age verification, usage limits, and AI safety scans for inappropriate or dangerous content.

They can also create industry standards to regulate digital alterations, fund research on social media’s impact on youth, and support the promotion of diverse body representation, while also encouraging collaboration among schools, healthcare providers, and communities to offer comprehensive media-literacy education, mental-health support, and body-positive programs.

 

What We’re Doing at Girls Inc. of the Valley

Girls Inc. Week is celebrated by Girls Inc. affiliates all over the U.S. and Canada. This is a time when we galvanize around topics important to girls.

This year, Girls Inc. Week is happening May 5-9, with the theme “Youth Mental Health: Helping Kids Feel Better,” which was thoughtfully selected by Girls Inc. students. It shines a spotlight on one of the most critical issues facing youth today — mental health — and celebrates the resilience, strength, and proactive spirit of girls.

At Girls Inc. of the Valley, we have a week full of meaningful activities to acknowledge and support their questions and challenges, including our Real Essentials curriculum with a focus on mental health, MADD’s substance-abuse prevention workshop for teens, a fun spa day, and more.

We’ll celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our girls and alumnae, who exemplify what it means to be strong, smart, and bold. Together, we’ll lift up their voices, break down stigmas surrounding mental health, and champion the actions girls are taking to support their peers and communities.

Also, on Thursday, May 8, Girls Inc. is launching its second annual network-wide fundraiser, and Girls Inc. of the Valley is participating to support “Youth Mental Health: Helping Our Kids Feel Better,” right here in the Valley. To learn more about how to participate, visit www.girlsincvalley.org or contact Sasha at [email protected].

 

Suzanne Parker is executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley.

 

Golf Enjoys ‘Stickiness’ in Post-COVID Times

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John Thomas
Sports & Leisure

Round Numbers

John Thomas

John Thomas says the recently opened Max’s Swing Lounge is off to a solid start, attracting individuals of all ability levels, high-school teams, and corporate outings as well.

 

As he talked about golf in March and how many of the Bay State’s courses were able to open for business for large stretches of that month, Jesse Menachem first lamented that February was an almost total loss.

The fact that he even brought up February was a sign of recent times — for golf and the climate in New England. Indeed, area courses have enjoyed a prolonged run of golf-season-extending weather, with earlier starts, later finishes, and mostly decent weather through the season.

And this run of good weather has perhaps played a small role in the game becoming “more sticky” since enjoying a surge during COVID, when there was little else to do, and becoming “cool again,” said Menachem, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Golf Assoc. (MGA), who acknowledged that he gets paid to promote the game, but is genuinely optimistic about what he’s seen and what he projects for this season and beyond.

“We are again bullish about participation numbers and membership numbers,” he said, adding that all signs point to another solid year. “People are fitting golf into their daily lives and their daily routines in a different way than they did a few decades ago.”

Meanwhile, another aspect of golf’s surge has nothing to do with climate, other than being an antidote for bad weather. Yes, we’re talking about simulators, which continue to grow in popularity, with many private courses now adding such facilities to allow members to keep clubs in their hands 12 months a year — while also providing a boost to the food-and-beverage side of the house.

But there also more such facilities not tied to clubs, such as the recently opened Max’s Swing Lounge at Max’s Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

John Thomas, general manager of Max’s Tavern, part of the Max Restaurant Group, said the facility, which opened last November in an underutilized banquet room, provides users with opportunities for everything from basic practice to playing iconic courses like Pebble Beach and Cypress Point, and is off to a solid start.

“We’re seeing everyone from toddlers to retired people who are picking up golf for the first time,” he said, adding that the facility features nine bays using Trackman simulation technology. “We see people who play two or three times a week, we see pros, we see people just getting into the game, and people just out to have a good time.”

As for facilities that are dependent on the weather, many area courses were open by the end of March, and some were open before St. Patrick’s Day. That continues a trend that covers the past several years, and it’s a positive development in that it extends the revenue-generating season to weeks, or even months, when overhead is much lower than at other times of the year; Menachem calls this “bonus time.”

Jesse Menachem

Jesse Menachem

“We are again bullish about participation numbers and membership numbers.”

The longer seasons comprise one of many bright spots for the golfing industry that still share space with a host of challenges — from the rising cost of just about everything to ongoing workforce struggles. All these issues, in both categories, are visible at clubs large, small, and even very small, such as Quaboag Country Club in Monson.

Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the semi-private club has nine holes, maintains a stable but older-than-normal membership of about 125, and has enjoyed growth in play since COVID, said General Manager Dale Swanson, a 71-year-old who described himself as a jack of all trades.

That’s his way of saying there’s a very small staff at the club, and he does whatever is necessary, including work in the kitchen, the 19th hole, getting carts ready for the season, and the pro shop.

As he does all that, he said a new greenskeeper — evidence that the course is in the best shape it’s been in for this time of year — general optimism about the state of the game, and a milestone anniversary have the club primed for what should a good year.

“We’re optimistic, and we’re already off to a good start,” Swanson said, adding that the course had a soft opening in late March with reduced greens fees. “COVID brought a lot of people into the game, and they’re sticking with it.”

For this issue, BusinessWest looks at the state of the golf business and the outlook for the year ahead.

 

Out of the Rough

As he talked with BusinessWest on March 29, a Saturday that was predicted to be a total washout, Ted Perez Jr., the head pro and co-owner of East Mountain Country Club, was in the pro shop checking in a few groups trying to steal a round before the weather rolled in.

“I think the forecast scared most of them away, but we had a few groups come out,” said Perez, whose course is known across this region — and well beyond — for being open pretty much whenever there is no snow on the ground.

Which means it’s been open almost year-round since the pandemic, said Perez, noting that February was, indeed, a total loss, making 2025 the first year since 2020 when East Mountain will not be open at least a part of all 12 months.

Still, this season officially started earlier than most, he said, noting that the course opened March 8, two or three weeks before most others, getting 2025 off to a decent start, again, at a time when there are minimal expenses to cut into the revenues.

Dale Swanson says Quaboag Country Club, like most courses in the area, has enjoyed early starts and, overall, growth in play since COVID.

Dale Swanson says Quaboag Country Club, like most courses in the area, has enjoyed early starts and, overall, growth in play since COVID.

“My father used to say that golf this early in the year is like finding money on the street,” said Perez, whose dad, Ted Perez Sr., designed and built the course in the early ’60s. “That’s because it costs you almost nothing to be open; you’re not mowing greens, you’re not changing cups, you’re not fertilizing … there’s zero expense other than gas for the carts.”

These early starts — and later finishes, at least the past few years — have certainly played a role in overall business growth at most area courses, said Perez and others we spoke with. But the bigger reason has been the surge in participation prompted by the pandemic, and strong evidence that many of those who took up the game then, or went back to it after leaving for any of several reasons, have stayed with it.

Whether golf is now ‘cool’ — the word Menachem chose — is a matter of debate, there’s no doubting that the game is more popular than it was 10 to 15 years ago, when its cost, lengthy time to play, and other factors were leaving empty lines on tee sheets and private clubs with dramatically lower membership numbers.

“Now, most private clubs have waiting lists for membership,” said Menachem, adding that there are other barometers for measuring the game’s comeback, from consistently higher numbers of rounds logged statewide to a slowing in the number of course closings; from an impressive list of courses open by mid- to late March to strong early signups for the major tournaments staged by the MGA each year, including the Massachusetts Amateur, which this year will played on a local course, GreatHorse in Hampden, and is already sold out.

Swanson agreed, noting that Quaboag has enjoyed limited but steady growth in overall play since the pandemic, a trend he expects will continue in 2025 with the gaining of new members as some courses, such as Leominster Country Club, have closed.

“I just signed up one that was at Leominster, and he said he’s going to bring some of his buddies with him,” said Swanson, adding that, while membership is up slightly, public play has increased as well.

Meanwhile, simulators provide additional opportunities for courses to extend the season and perhaps generate more food and beverage revenue.

“There’s all sorts of different options to outfit indoor space for simulators and keep clubs in people’s hands,” Menachem said, acknowledging that these facilities don’t do as well when the weather improves. Still, they have become a solid addition to the amenities offered by many clubs, and, overall, they have become an intriguing new aspect of the business, with perhaps the most visible example being TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League), the tech-infused 3-on-3 golf league composed of PGA Tour golfers that drew solid audiences for matches broadcast on ESPN.

Those matches showed how far simulation technology has come and how it will be a big part of the game, said Thomas, noting that Scott Smith, president and CEO of the Max Restaurant Group, became inspired to create the swing lounge in Springfield after seeing a successful, 11-bay facility in Wallingford, Conn.

The chosen site is a banquet facility that had seen declining use since COVID, said Thomas, noting that retrofitting the location for golf simulation and a sports bar began in early 2024.

“When you walk in, it looks like a golf club,” he noted. “And we designed it to be more of a restaurant or golf club than a bar and swing lounge.”

He said the day he spoke with BusinessWest was typical, with Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s golf team coming in for practice that afternoon and a corporate function slated for the evening.

He acknowledged that, once the weather turns nicer and area courses are open, demand for simulators declines. Still, he noted, there is enough business — from corporate outings to players trying to stay sharp — to make this a successful year-round business.

 

Drive Time

Swanson said Quaboag has a few 125th-anniversary celebrations on tap for this year.

There’s a two-day tournament slated for Memorial Day weekend, and another competition set for August that will take participants back in time. Indeed, there were originally six holes when the course opened in 1900, he said, adding that six of the current nine will be chosen for a tournament that will feature the original yardages and some loaned persimmon clubs that will give players a taste of older equipment and keep them from driving the greens with their titanium and composite drivers.

There will likely be some participants in period outfits as well, he noted, adding that, while the club celebrates its past, it will press on with matters of the present and future, which look bright, but, like the game itself, come complete with a full set of challenges and issues that, like the weather, cannot be predicted.

 

Kitchen Concepts Specializes in Rooms for Improvement

By
Owners Ellen and Jim Boyle
Construction Cover Story

Home Team

Owners Ellen and Jim Boyle

Owners Ellen and Jim Boyle

 

Any customer who hires Kitchen Concepts for a home-improvement job is asked to sign a piece of paper. On it is a promise they won’t yell at the contractors.

“Because someone did that one day, and I had had enough,” said Ellen Boyle, who co-owns the business with her husband, Jim Boyle. “I told Jim, ‘we’re making some changes.’ It’s just a simple piece of paper with a general explanation that they have to sign, and it’s made such a huge difference in our work because nobody deserves to be talked to like that, and I don’t want to ever speak to somebody like that. But it also creates this kind of camaraderie.”

It’s also part of a general focus on strong communication, she told BusinessWest.

“If someone decides to move ahead with us, we detail their payment schedule, so there’s never an uncomfortable moment of saying, ‘by the way, I need a check today.’ It’s set up from the beginning. Before we even get started, we explain what their schedule is going to look like, so there’s no question of when we’re starting and what our anticipated finish is going to be.”

And then, of course, there’s that expectation of mutual respect, right up front.

“As we’re walking into someone’s home, everybody that works for us is respectful, but we expect the same thing in return,” Ellen said. “We don’t have anybody above us, so if someone has an issue, we’re the ones that take care of it, but it has to be on a very mature and adult level.”

Jim said clients chuckle a little bit about signing the paper, but they also understand it — and it makes a difference.

“I think sometimes people have this expectation of contractors being gruff and rough and disappointing in nature. But we have done an incredible job over the years without having that kind of demeanor.”

“It just ruins the relationship if people yell at somebody over a knob or coming at 8 o’clock instead of quarter of 8,” he noted. “So we have a conversation for five minutes about all the little things that can happen when you’re in the house. And now, when something happens, this is what we get: ‘Ellen, I know I promised not to yell, but I’m a little upset.’ And they tell you the thing, but they preface it with that, and they don’t yell. And we easily handle whatever problem has come up and kind of move on.”

The consistent growth of Kitchen Concepts over the past quarter-century, much of it driven by word of mouth and customer loyalty, has validated that unusual ‘contract,’ if one could call it that. It’s also an effective icebreaker, Ellen said.

“I think sometimes people have this expectation of contractors being gruff and rough and disappointing in nature. But we have done an incredible job over the years without having that kind of demeanor. It’s not necessary, you know?”

 

From Painting to Kitchens … and More

Before meeting Ellen, Jim started a business called ASAP Painting — by accident, sort of — in 1998.

“I had started kind of cutting grass and doing some other stuff. I left an ad for painting in the paper by mistake, and somebody called me on it. So I painted an exterior house with a buddy of mine. We bought a couple brushes and paint, and that’s how that was born.”

Ellen was an executive secretary at Holyoke Community College when they met, and she eventually began helping with Jim’s business in an administrative role, handling scheduling, estimates, and the like.

“It grew right away,” he said. “It kind of organized us, and it made me able to concentrate on the work itself. And we grew incredibly fast.”

Kitchen Concepts grew out of Jim Boyle learning cabinet installation, and has grown from there.

Kitchen Concepts grew out of Jim Boyle learning cabinet installation, and has grown from there.

They moved to an office in Hadley in 2001. “It was a dilapidated building that we renovated, and we were able to buy work vehicles and improve our equipment and bring on guys; I think we had at least four full painting crews,” Ellen said.

In addition to those interior and exterior paint jobs, they also built about 20 houses during that decade, drawing on Jim’s background in construction; his father was a developer. And they quickly outgrew their space and moved, in 2011, to their current, larger space on Russell Street, which used to house the Hadley Post Office and, later, an insurance company.

But the Great Recession had begun to take a bite out of the home-construction business, so they pivoted to selling cabinets and countertops, and eventually to full kitchen and bath renovations.

“We went out and did some training on how to design,” Ellen said. “And we had to renovate this entire building. We’ve made a lot of changes over the years, and we renovated this whole space to make it the showroom that it is. And maybe seven or eight years ago, we decided to solely concentrate on kitchen and bath remodeling.”

More specifically, they ditched whole-home construction; ASAP Painting is still going strong, as is a third business, called Premier Self Storage, which currently has a facility open in Greenfield and one under development in Southwick.

Their business partnership works for multiple reasons, Jim said. One is that they get along well as co-workers; not every couple does. The other is that they excel at different things. Jim realized early on he was much better at managing work crews and projects in the field, while Ellen, besides her organizational and administrative prowess, was much more at ease talking at length to customers about what they were looking for in a renovation.

“We’ve made a lot of changes over the years, and we renovated this whole space to make it the showroom that it is. And maybe seven or eight years ago, we decided to solely concentrate on kitchen and bath remodeling.”

Jim tells the story of spending two hours with a client early in the kitchen business and becoming frustrated.

“I’m a contractor-type person, so I care about being on budget, making sure the tiles and materials are there, making sure the guys are doing everything like they’re supposed to. I don’t necessarily care about colors and shades and things like that. When I buy cabinets, it takes me five minutes: ‘what are my colors? What’s my shape? OK, that’ll be good. Can you send me the price?’ And I’m done. And I thought that’s what everybody did.

“What we found was that she cares about all that stuff. So now, I have very little to do with scheduling or meeting with the customers. From that day, she started dealing with the clients, and I would get tied up with the guys, making sure they’re on budget, that they’re there on time. And she actually built the company to kind of a powerhouse, where we’re doing 15 to 25 kitchens a year, and maybe 25 to 30 bathrooms a year. It works really well.”

 

Time Management

The Boyles’ operation employs between nine and 15 employees, depending on the season, while the subcontractors that do plumbing, electrical work, and cabinet installation tend to be the same from project to project.

“Many of our people have been with us for a long time,” Jim said. “I have one guy that started with me since day one. Our assistant’s been with us 12 years. Two other guys have been here 17, 18 years. Everybody’s been around for a long time.”

Speaking of a long time, most remodels are completed in three weeks, though some larger, more complex jobs may go four or five. The three-week goal is out of respect for customers, he noted.

“If I build a garage for you at your house, if I take too much time, you could care less. I’m outside every day, and you might come say ‘hi’ to me when you leave for work and when you get back. But if I’m in your kitchen, when you get into a third week and everything’s still going on, it can be difficult for your wife or your partner, and if you get into a fourth week, they don’t want you there anymore; they need their stuff back.”

That consideration was even more acute during the pandemic — a time when home-improvement businesses everywhere reported soaring demand as people stayed home, stopped investing in vacations, and ramped up household projects.

“We were working at least 50, 60 hours a week. There was zero downtime,” Ellen said. “I had my two best years for kitchen consultancy. But yes, there was definitely a learning curve with how to interact with homeowners.

The bathroom and kitchen renovation business surged during the pandemic and has stayed relatively robust.

The bathroom and kitchen renovation business surged during the pandemic and has stayed relatively robust.

“Social distancing was new to everybody. But, again, we had honest conversations with homeowners, like, ‘this is how we will come into your house, this is how we will meet to do an estimate and a design, and this is how we will work to get the job done.’ And things took a little bit longer because we couldn’t really pile a lot of people into someone’s home, but the customers would just come in later in the day after we took off.”

Whatever the circumstance, Ellen said most clients have specific ideas in mind when they enlist Kitchen Concepts for a project.

“There’s a lot of information out there, and what makes us unique is having the construction background — so there’s what you see in a magazine or online, or what you’ve seen on TV, and then there’s the reality of what can be done,” she explained. “If someone has a certain dollar amount that they can spend, that definitely directs us where we need to go to. I never want to show somebody something that is three times the amount of money they’d actually be able to spend. So we do have discussions on what their total budget is going to get them and what we can do.”

How a customer intends to use the property makes a difference as well, she added. “Is someone renovating to sell their house? Are they renovating, but they’re only going to be there for five years? Or are they renovating because this is it — this is where they’re going to be for the rest of their lives?

“There are people who walk in and say, ‘I need a new kitchen, and I have no idea what’s out there.’ But I always encourage people to do all of the hard stuff first,” she went on. “I never want someone to come in here and feel like they have to pick their cabinets and pick their countertops. The hard stuff is understanding what design change would make it more efficient for you, and especially working in someone’s budget.”

Premier Self Storage, including this facility in Greenfield, is a successful side business for the Boyles.

Premier Self Storage, including this facility in Greenfield, is a successful side business for the Boyles.

Because budget is key, Ellen said, no matter the customer.

“One of our countertop companies, Cambria, has beautiful quartz countertops. But a lot of their designs are geared more toward, say, Boston-area homeowners, where it’s a very different demographic, a very different type of budget. Here in the college towns, some of the more expensive materials don’t fit into what their budget is going to be. So we have that conversation very openly with our Cambria reps, that we love these contemporary materials that they offer, and they’re big sellers in one area, but we say, ‘that’s never going to sell here.’

“But those products are out there, and you never know what someone will walk in and say they want,” she added. “Our cabinets are well-priced cabinets, so we have everything from standard SKU models up to full custom cabinetry.”

 

Another New Day

Jim called his partnership with Ellen — in life and in business — a good one, saying his day begins with a morning goodbye kiss, but they often see each other soon after — unless he’s on a job site.

“We’ve been working together since the beginning,” Ellen added. “We take separate cars to and from work, which gives us flexibility if he’s out on the road and I’m here, or vice versa. It’s good. It works.”

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Berte, Heather A.
a/k/a Eaton, Heather
94 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/12/2025

Betancourt, Keilyn M.
a/k/a Betancourt Lebron, Keilyn M.
139 Darling St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/10/2025

Biron, Alexander Connor
34 Theroux Dr., 02B
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2025

Bruneau, Edward
Bruneau, Katherine
104 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/12/2025
Butler, Jacob M.
3 Myrtle St., Apt. B1
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/07/2025

Clocher, Judy Ann
323 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/13/2025

Coleman, Ronnie L.
Williams, Barbara J.
1192 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/08/2025

Dukette, Ross
66 Stony Lane
Westfield, MA 01085-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/04/2025

Fontaine Painting
Fontaine, Kristin Michelle
1 Meadow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2025

Garczynski, Kamie A.
52 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/04/2025

Godbout, Debra A.
19 Third Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/14/2025

Golfieri, James J.
58d Lee Tang Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/10/2025

Gosselin, Jean J.
Gosselin, Lynn M.
465 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/06/2025

Jordan, Lawrence A.
143 Kathleen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/14/2025

Kennedy, John C.
16 Inward Commons
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/05/2025

Nelson, Michele
132 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/01/2025

Owens, Kaira B.
9 Luden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/05/2025

Roppolo, Nicholas P.
81 Old Amherst Road, Apt. 1
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/14/2025

Rourke, Sally
15 Davis St., Apt. 2
Easthampton, MA 01027-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/04/2025

Santiago Rivera, Carlos J.
70 Beverly Lane
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2025

Smith, Lawrence
1017 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/07/2025

Smith, Robert E.
Smith, Andrea L.
40 Harrison Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/14/2025

Stone, Denise M.
348 Park St., Apt. 236
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/14/2025

Soules, Gail M.
P.O. Box 712
Great Barrington, MA 01230-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/04/2025

Tonelli, Joseph C.
775 Springfield St., Apt. 8D
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/13/2025

Torna, Erik Pedro
30 Plaza Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/11/2025

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Pictured: Chris Kellogg and Dina McMahon from the WMAS Kellogg Krew with a young patient during the radiothon.
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Successful Radiothon

The 2025 94.7 WMAS Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon raised $256,235 for Baystate Children’s Hospital, bringing the grand total to more than $3.3 million over the event’s history. The annual radiothon, held on March 4-5, featured heartwarming stories from patients, families, and caregivers. Funds raised during the radiothon will support various critical needs, including pediatric care, equipment purchases, creating a child-friendly and comforting environment in the hospital, and supporting pediatric research.

Pictured: Chris Kellogg and Dina McMahon from the WMAS Kellogg Krew with a young patient during the radiothon.

Pictured: Chris Kellogg and Dina McMahon from the WMAS Kellogg Krew with a young patient during the radiothon.

 

 

 

Welcome to Holyoke

The Greater Holyoke Chamber presented a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26 to welcome Urban Co-Works to its new location at 98 Lower Westfield Road. Urban Co-Works, a leading provider of innovative and flexible co-working spaces, aims to support professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses by providing a creative and collaborative environment tailored to their needs. “Urban Co-Works has always been passionate about building strong communities,” CEO Jeff Goronkin said, “and we’re excited to bring that energy to Holyoke.”

The Greater Holyoke Chamber presented a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26 to welcome Urban Co-Works to its new location at 98 Lower Westfield Road

The Greater Holyoke Chamber presented a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26 to welcome Urban Co-Works to its new location at 98 Lower Westfield Road

 

 

Baystate Legacy Gift

The generosity of Diane Gallan, who passed away last year at 86, has led to the creation of the Gordon J. Gallan, Dorothy E. Gallan, and Bruce F. Gallan Endowed Chair – Regional Cancer Program at Baystate Health, established in memory of her father, mother, and brother, respectively. This chair is currently held by Dr. Rawad Elias, chief of Baystate’s Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Pictured, from left: Mark Teed, principal of Teed Capital Management of Raymond James and Baystate Health board of trustees member; Dr. Richard Steingart, medical director, Adult Hematology, D’Amour Center for Cancer Care; Elias; and Dr. Andrew Artenstein, chief physician assistant, Baystate Health.

Pictured, from left: Mark Teed, principal of Teed Capital Management of Raymond James and Baystate Health board of trustees member; Dr. Richard Steingart, medical director, Adult Hematology, D’Amour Center for Cancer Care; Elias; and Dr. Andrew Artenstein, chief physician assistant, Baystate Health.

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Alumni Achievement Award Nominations

Through April 23: 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. Candidates must be from 40 Under Forty classes prior to the year of the award — in this case, classes 2007 to 2024. Past winners include: 2024: Meghan Rothschild, president of Chikmedia (40 Under Forty class of 2011); 2023: Amy Royal, founder and CEO, Royal Law Firm (class of 2009); 2022: Anthony Gleason III, president and co-founder, Gleason Johndrow Companies (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. (40 Under Forty 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); 2015: Delcie Bean, president, Paragus Strategic IT (class of 2008). The 2024 Alumni Achievement Award finalists will be profiled in the June 9 edition of BusinessWest, and the honoree will be announced at the 40 Under Forty gala on June 19. The nomination form is available at businesswest.com/40-under-forty/alumniachievementaward. Only nominations submitted to BusinessWest on this form will be considered. The deadline is Wednesday, April 23. For your convenience, a list of the past 40 Under Forty classes may be found at businesswest.com/40-under-forty/40underforty.

Health New England is the presenting sponsor of the Alumni Achievement Award.

 

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

April 19, 26, May 3: The youth empowerment nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) invites the public to help fund programs that support kids in Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampden counties through the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) fundraiser. Each of the three events will run from 10 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: April 19 K&M Bowling in Pittsfield, April 26 at Shaker Bowl in East Longmeadow, and May 3 at French King Bowling in Erving. Those interested in supporting BBBSWM’s mission can visit secure.qgiv.com/event/bbbswm2025bfks to register their team and get tips on how to engage their own networks to join in supporting their bowling team.

 

Technology Recycling Drive

April 22: For individuals and companies looking to get rid of their old computer equipment and do some good, Paragus IT is hosting a technology recycling drive to promote sustainability on Earth Day to benefit Dakin Humane Society. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., those looking to recycle old, unwanted computers, laptops, printers, and other equipment can drop them off at Paragus, 122 Russell St., Hadley. Paragus will prepare them for reuse or make sure they’re properly disposed of. In exchange, they will collect $5 per piece of equipment, all of which will benefit Dakin Humane Society. Some items may have additional fees. More details about those items — and other information about the recycling drive — can be found at paragusit.com/earthday.

 

UMass 5K Dash & Dine

April 26: UMass Dining Services invites the community to participate in its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine, with the goal to promote health and wellness at UMass Amherst while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center. Over the past 13 years, UMass Dining has raised more than $50,000 that has been donated to the Amherst Survival Center. Check-in at the Southwest Horseshoe will begin at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., a free Fun Run begins for children 8 years old and under. At 11 a.m., the race begins, followed by an awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon in the Berkshire Dining Commons. The race fee is $15 for all Five College students, $25 for UMass Amherst faculty and staff, and $30 for the general public. Children 8 and under may participate free of charge. The race fee includes registration and lunch. Donations can be made and participants can register at runumass.com/about. Online registration will end April 24. Walk-up registration will be available on race day.

 

 

Feast in the East

April 29: The ERC5 announced that Feast in the East 2025 will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Starting Gate at Great Horse, 128 Wilbraham Road, Hampden. This event will bring together more than 40 local vendors, including restaurateurs, confectioners, breweries, and wineries. PeoplesBank is the premier sponsor for this event, and Square One is the spotlighted nonprofit organization for this year’s Feast in the East. In an effort to be more impactful and mindful, event organizers have also welcomed back Rachel’s Table, which will ensure that food not served during the event will be collected and distributed to local organizations and shelters. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.erc5.com.

 

Link to Libraries Gala

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

 

‘The Journey’

May 10: Graduate Women in Business, in collaboration with the UMass Fine Arts Center, will present “The Journey,” a charity gala at the UMass Campus Center Auditorium that celebrates the talent, transitions, and triumphs of women. The evening will be filled with music, dance, an auction benefiting Girls Inc. of the Valley and the Care Center in Holyoke, and thought-provoking panel discussions with influential women who have made significant impacts in their fields, as well as a motivating, empowering keynote address. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, contact Melisha Williams at [email protected] or [email protected].

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Fees range according to age. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Rick Sullivan

Rick Sullivan

Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, announced he will retire on Dec. 31. Sullivan came to the EDC as an already-seasoned leader in Massachusetts, and in his 11-year tenure, he focused on growing the organization and its influence with statewide leaders and policy makers. Programming has greatly expanded, and membership has doubled. Most recently, Sullivan led the EDC in publishing a white paper early in 2024, outlining where to make multi-million-dollar investments in the region, which led to a recent $70 million award through the state’s Economic Development Bond Bill. The region is now investing in food science, quantum computing, and clean tech. The award was the largest in the region’s history. A partner in a law firm early on in his career, Sullivan was mayor of Westfield from 1994 to 2007, and served as president of the Massachusetts Mayors Assoc. in 1998. Before coming on board as president and CEO of the EDC, he was chief of staff in the Massachusetts Governor’s Office in 2014 and 2015 and held leadership roles with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The EDC executive committee has hired Lindauer, an executive search firm with experience in Western Mass., to lead a nationwide search for the next CEO.

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Kim Brewer

Kim Brewer

Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed Kim Brewer as the firm’s controller. In this management role, she will execute all fiscal activities for the firm, including development of the annual operating budget; partnership reporting; successful collaboration with her team for billing, payables, and receivables; and working closely with firm leadership to contribute to the growth and overall success of the firm. Brewer is a graduate of Bryant University, cum laude, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is a certified public accountant and certified medical practice executive.

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Visual Sound Productions Inc. (VSP) announced the addition of Kara Bombard as the company’s new Sales and Marketing manager. A marketing professional with a passion for brand development and community engagement, Bombard brings more than a decade of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and brand development to the growing video-production company. Bombard joins VSP following an 11-year tenure at Performance Foodservice – Springfield, where she played a key role in leading local marketing initiatives, strengthening brand visibility, and driving business growth. From 2022 to 2024, she also served as chair of Communications on the inaugural steering committee for Women of PFG, the first associate resource group launched across the national enterprise. Beyond her professional expertise, Bombard is a well-known leader in the Greater Springfield business community and dedicated to community involvement. She currently serves as president of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) and has been on the organization’s board of directors since 2021. Her leadership and impact in the region were recognized in 2024 when she was named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Saint Anselm College and an MBA from Bay Path University.

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Angela Tourville

Angela Tourville

AnnieMac Home Mortgage recently welcomed Angela Tourville as its newest branch manager, leading the expansion into Western Mass. and Northern Conn. With nearly two decades in the mortgage industry, she is on a mission to help families achieve their homeownership dreams. Her first move as branch manager was bringing industry veteran Mike Tourville (her father-in-law) on board. Together, their plan is to assemble a top-tier team of mortgage specialists, ready to serve families across Western Mass. and Connecticut. Whether it’s purchasing or refinancing, she and her network of professionals are committed to making the process smooth, stress-free, and rewarding.

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James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced that Bryan Cowan has been promoted to first vice president, Finance and Investment officer at the bank’s main office location in Westfield. He oversees stress testing, works with management on the bank’s capital-management strategies, and manages the investment portfolio. Cowan has worked in the banking industry for the past 24 years, starting off his career as a teller with Westfield Bank. Over the years, he advanced within the organization as part of the Accounting and Finance department. Cowan graduated from Westfield State University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in English. He then completed his master’s degree in finance and MBA from Northeastern University in 2014. He co-chairs the CECL committee and ALCO committee.

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Meridith Salois

Meridith Salois

bankESB recently promoted Meridith Salois to vice president, Lending Systems manager at its 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office. Salois has nearly 30 years of banking experience. She joined bankESB in 2001, working in loan servicing and collections, and moved on to become a credit analyst and, eventually, vice president, Commercial Credit Systems Management. In her new role, she will be evolving and maintaining the suite of lending information systems while supporting all aspects of commercial, consumer, and residential systems across the bank’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group. Salois has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Bay Path University and earned a certificate from the New England School of Financial Studies. She is a longtime volunteer for Junior Achievement, is the vice president of the LoanVantage user group board, and has been the education and training booth chair for Westfield Credit for Life since 2019.

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Paula Almgren, founder of Berkshire Law Group in Lenox, has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list, an honor given to fewer than 5% of attorneys in the Commonwealth. This marks the fifth consecutive year she has earned this recognition. Almgren has been in practice for more than 20 years, counseling clients in elder law and estate, trust, and tax planning and administration, as well as life care. An accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs and a graduate of Williams College and Albany Law School of Union University, she is recognized as a state expert on Medicaid as well as leveraging community resources to help older people stay in their homes. In 2020, Almgren served as president of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She serves on the Fairview Hospital ethics committee and the Pittsfield Council on Aging. She is a member of the Alzheimer’s Partnership, the Life Care Planning Law Firms Assoc., the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council, the Massachusetts Bar Assoc., and the Berkshire Bar Assoc. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

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Lee Morrissette

Lee Morrissette

Dietz & Company Architects Inc. announced that firm Principal Lee Morrissette has earned the credential of certified passive house consultant (CPHC) through Phius, a nonprofit organization dedicated to decarbonization and passive building. The Phius passive building certification standard is a rigorous energy standard that produces buildings that use 40% to 60% percent less energy than conventional structures. In order to achieve CPHC certification, Morrissette completed a comprehensive training course and a rigorous multi-part exam to prove his knowledge. Lee joined Dietz & Company Architects in 2019 and has more than 20 years of experience designing new construction and renovations for affordable housing, community and senior centers, and educational and commercial facilities. Throughout his career, he has focused on bringing sustainability and energy efficiency to his projects.

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Celebrating its 25th anniversary as Six Flags, Six Flags New England is making its largest culinary investment in park history. One key initiative includes naming Josh Streeter as the park’s first executive chef. Streeter is a Western Mass. Native with an extensive culinary background. He moved from Western Mass. to San Franscico to further his career. Shortly after arriving, he began working on a team that earned two Michelin stars. Subsequently, he taught culinary school and became head chef of a variety of kitchens, including universities, hospitals, retirement communities, bakeries, and, most recently, MGM Springfield. Streeter is looking forward to enhancing several menus, including Chop Six. He is introducing fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional noodles, and will teach team members new cooking techniques that will elevate quality, taste, and presentation for guests. Six Flags New England is also reintroducing its flagship restaurant, Riverboat Café, after a total renovation, including a new look in the dining area, additional seating, and new kitchen equipment that will allow for new menu items and higher-quality, fresh ingredients.

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Brandon Calton

Brandon Calton

The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Brandon Calton to its team. Calton advises clients through the litigation process and provides assistance when employers are faced with difficult scenarios, such as defending themselves against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or allegations of violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from St. Lawrence University and a juris doctorate from Roger Williams University of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.

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On April 5, Westfield State University inducted seven alumni and one faculty member into the Criminal Justice Alumni Hall of Fame. The event will recognize graduates for their outstanding contributions to the field of criminal justice, including law enforcement, public service, and legal advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. This year’s alumni inductees include Melvin Arroyo, chief Probation officer in Palmer Court; Bill Chase, founder and CEO of Sound Judgment Solutions, recognized for his career as a leader and special agent for the FBI; John Deveney, NCIS special agent in Boston; Gregory Hennick, acting chief of the Provincetown Police Department; David Lambert, director of Roger Williams University’s Justice System Training and Research Institute; Michael McCabe, mayor of Westfield, former Westfield Police Department member, and Westfield State adjunct faculty; and John Moran, special agent and federal air marshal, recognized for his distinguished career and role in transforming the nation’s aviation security system after the 9/11 attacks. Alice Perry, Westfield State faculty member, former state prosecutor, and advocate of women in law enforcement, received the Dr. Victor Ascollilo Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Dr. Kate Barlow

Dr. Kate Barlow

The National Academies of Practice (NAP) announced the election of Dr. Kate Barlow as a distinguished scholar fellow in the Occupational Therapy Academy. As an associate professor in the Graduate Occupational Therapy program at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Barlow’s areas of clinical expertise are early identification of delays and pediatric feeding. Her 25-plus years of clinical experience includes early intervention, public-school practice, community-based practice, hospital-based outpatient, and management. Members of the class of 2025 were inducted into the National Academies of Practice during the annual induction banquet and awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 15. Founded in 1981, the NAP advances interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and public policy. The organization educates and informs; facilitates collaborative scholarship and research opportunities; recruits, engages, retains, and mentors its members; advocates for the value of interprofessional practice; and works to improve healthcare and policy for all.

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Peter Pan Named Motorcoach Operator of the Year

SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines has been named the 2025 Motorcoach Operator of the Year by METRO magazine. This prestigious award, presented at the United Motorcoach Assoc. (UMA) Expo in Oklahoma City, Okla., recognizes excellence in motorcoach safety, customer service, operational performance, and industry innovation. “This award is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire Peter Pan Bus Lines team,” said Peter B. Picknelly, director of Safety & Security. “For four generations, our family has remained committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to millions of passengers across the Northeast and beyond. To be recognized at the UMA Expo, one of the most important gatherings in the motorcoach industry, is an incredible honor. As a proud American family-owned and operated company, we are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to shaping the future of travel.”

 

Living Local 413 Launches Social Platform for Businesses

SPRINGFIELD — Living Local 413 is announced the launch of 413 Online (413online.com), an innovative business-community social platform designed to connect and support businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals across Western Mass. This new social platform is a dedicated online hub that fosters collaboration, networking, and resource sharing for Western Mass. businesses of all sizes and types. With interactive features, business directories, event listings, and access to essential resources, 413 Online aims to empower local businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market while strengthening the regional economy. Key features of 413 Online include a business directory and listings; an events calendar; a job and opportunity board for employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities; a resource hub through which to access business-development resources, mentorship opportunities, and expert guidance; and opportunities to engage in discussions, share insights, and collaborate with other business owners and professionals. The platform is open to all businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs in Western Massachusetts. A free membership option is available for community members, with premium features available for businesses looking to expand their reach and engagement. To learn more or join the community, visit 413online.com.

 

McClure Insurance Agency Rebrands to MountainOne

WEST SPRINGFIELD, WILBRAHAM — MountainOne announced that McClure Insurance Agency, acquired in November 2024, will officially rebrand as MountainOne Insurance Agency. Following the successful acquisition and rebranding of G.W. Morisi Insurance Agency in July 2024, this transition signifies MountainOne’s continued expansion in the Pioneer Valley, further strengthening its capacity to serve customers across Western Mass. As of March 17, McClure Insurance Agency has completed its integration into the MountainOne family. This transition includes adopting MountainOne’s systems and rebranding as MountainOne Insurance Agency. Customers can continue to visit their local insurance offices at 103 Van Deene Ave. in West Springfield and 2361 Boston Road in Wilbraham, and rely upon the same team of employees. They will also have access to a third Pioneer Valley location at 473 Longmeadow St. in Longmeadow.

 

MountainOne Bank, Mechanics Cooperative Bank to Merge Holding Companies

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne Financial MHC, the mutual holding company parent of MountainOne Bank, and Mechanics Bancorp MHC, the mutual holding company parent of Mechanics Cooperative Bank, jointly announced they have entered into a formal agreement to merge into a combined mutual holding company. After the completion of the merger, the new consolidated holding company for both banks will be MountainOne Financial MHC, and both banks will continue to operate independently, retaining their respective charters, headquarters, and brand names. The agreement, approved by both institution’s boards of trustees, awaits regulatory and corporator approval. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025. After completion of the merger, the new consolidated holding company for both banks will have approximately $1.8 billion in assets and 15 full-service retail banking locations across Massachusetts. Robert Fraser will become chairman, and Joseph Baptista Jr. will become president and CEO of the combined mutual holding company. Fraser will continue in his role as president and CEO of MountainOne Bank, and Baptista will also remain as president and CEO of Mechanics Cooperative Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, no reductions in staff are planned at either institution. Furthermore, the agreement specifies a shared commitment to mutuality, a cornerstone of the combined organization.

 

MassHire Holyoke Relocates to STEAM Building

HOLYOKE — After 29 years at 850 High St., MassHire Holyoke will relocate to a new office at the STEAM Building, 208 Race St., effective March 31. The new location will provide a welcoming environment designed to better serve job seekers, employers, and community partners. MassHire Holyoke provides a wide range of career and workforce-development services, including job-search assistance and workshops, a fully equipped resource center, career counseling, training programs, and employer recruitment support.

 

Berkshire Bank Supports Square One Campaign

SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its commitment to investing in education and the economic mobility it creates, the Berkshire Bank Foundation has awarded $20,000 to the “Back to Square One” capital campaign. In March 2023, Square One formally announced plans to expand access to early learning and care for the region’s children and families. Since that time, the campaign has succeeded in securing more than $13 million to build a new early-learning and family-support center in Springfield’s South End, at the same location where Square One once stood, prior to the 2011 tornado. The building is slated to open in June 2025. Simultaneously, the demand for Square One’s family-support services has grown to the point where Square One will have already outgrown the 26,000-square-foot building before opening its doors. While the success of its programs and services is something to be celebrated, the limited space is presenting a significant challenge. To answer this need, Balise Auto donated a building adjacent to the new construction. The unoccupied building is in need of approximately $4 million in renovations, which will begin following completion of the new construction.

 

bankESB Parent Company Wins Top Workplaces Award

EASTHAMPTON — Hometown Financial Group, the parent company of bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and Hometown Mortgage, announced it has earned the 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award for the third time in four years. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that are dedicated to building an exceptional, people-first culture. Winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous, third-party employee-engagement survey issued by Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. More than 42,000 organizations across the country were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Results were calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

 

Keiter, PV Squared Named to Fastest-growing Companies List

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Keiter, based in West Springfield, and PV Squared Solar, based in Greenfield, were both recently named to the Boston Globe’s inaugural list of New England’s 50 fastest-growing companies. The honor was presented in collaboration with Statista, a global statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. Awardees were chosen based on each organization’s revenue and organic growth and independence. Globe leaders said the companies recognized represent potential investment opportunities and indicate sectors that are thriving despite adversity. Additionally, their success stories can serve as blueprints for other businesses looking to innovate and grow in uncertain times. Thousands of companies were considered, and a minimum growth rate of 8.49% was required for inclusion.

 

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

ENFIELD, Conn. — Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its recent annual meeting. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed it to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage dividends to eligible customer-owners based on 2024 earnings. In 2024, Farm Credit East’s net income grew to $337 million. Following more than two decades of growth, the cooperative closed out the year with $12.9 billion in loan volume and $2.4 billion in capital. This level of equity allows it to maintain competitive interest rates, while returning a portion of earnings to eligible customer-owners through patronage dividends. The $140 million total patronage paid to members in February is a combination of $131.6 million in patronage dividends based on 2024 cooperative earnings and a $8.4 million special patronage payment the board of directors approved, resulting from the association’s strong results, which exceeded financial targets.

 

Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry to Expand

HADLEY — Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is breaking ground on a cutting-edge, 4,600-square-foot facility at the corner of Route 9 and East Street. This will allow the practice to meet skyrocketing demand, as its current facility — built just five years ago — has outgrown its capacity. In addition to increasing capacity for general dentistry, the new facility will serve as a regional hub for children with severe cases of decay or special healthcare needs. In 2024, the practice provided 2,962 appointments for MassHealth patients, with 2,100 pediatric and 380 adult Medicaid patients on its active roster. The practice owners hope to attract more skilled dental professionals to the region. The new facility represents a nearly $3 million investment by practice owners Dr. Cyrus Safizadeh and Dr. Noelle Nubani in the Pioneer Valley. This is in addition to more than $1 million they had previously invested in the current space. It is being built by Sweitzer Construction of Monson and 20 local subcontractors and materials vendors. The building is being designed by Larry Tuttle of Architectural Insights of Palmer. The Sweitzer team has decades of experience building state-of-the-art dental and medical facilities and built Hampshire Meadow’s original facility five years ago. The practice itself currently has 15 full-time employees, and that number is expected to increase.

 

Berkshire Bank Named Among Most Trustworthy Companies

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the most trusted companies in America in Newsweek magazine’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025. Berkshire is the only Massachusetts-based bank on the list. In all, about 3,400 companies headquartered in the U.S. were considered for the list. In the end, 700 companies in 23 industries were honored. Results evaluated customer trust, employee trust, and investor trust. The analysis included what was said about the companies online, including on social-media platforms, and survey results of approximately 25,000 U.S. residents. Survey respondents who knew companies well were asked, among other things, if they believed individual companies treated their customers fairly, treated their employees fairly, and would be good long-term investments.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Mountaineer Flag Car Inc., 356 East St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Thomas Epperson, same. Pilot car, lead car service.

EASTHAMPTON

Vortex Web Innovate Inc., 53 Union St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Saqib Tasneem, same. IT services and solutions expert, consulting, software development, web, cybersecurity, enterprise and mobile application solutions, blockchain, DevOps, and AI expert.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Piemonte Construction Services Inc., 60 Nelson St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Collin Piemonte, same. General contractor, concrete subcontractor.

GREENFIELD

Providence Christian Academy NFP Inc., 385 Chapman St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Mike Placinta, 27 Smith St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Nonprofit organization established for the purpose of operating a religious school for instruction, education, and training.

HOLYOKE

Holly’s Nail Salon Inc., 2257B Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Thi Hieu Lieu, 155 River St., Unit H2, West Springfield, MA 01089. Nail salon.

MONTAGUE

Montague Villages Inc., 19 Dry Hill Road, Montague, MA 01351. Helen Gibson Uguccioni, same. Nonprofit organization helping people age 60 and older to stay in their homes as long as possible by providing appropriate services through volunteers, helping older adults and others find acceptable vendors to provide services, and such other activities and programs that will further this purpose.

NORTHAMPTON

Shell Mart Boyer Inc., 54 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Ginamarie Boyer, 6 Pinevale St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Gas station, package and convenience store.

PITTSFIELD

Can USA Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Clayton Hinyup, same. Construction.

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Alkove Interiors
551 West St.
Heather Kovaci

Elison Associates
472 Bay Road
Raphael Elison

Escalon Home Improvement
97 Logtown Road
Nathan Daman

Everbloom Beauty
68 Cowls Road
Kimberly Rodrigo

Foxcroft Farm LLC
908 South East St.
James Hoerle

Future of Home Care LLC
768 North Pleasant St.
Estela De Sousa, Cristiano Vieira

Lucianne’s Empanadillas
74 North Prospect St.
Crystal Colon

Speedway LLC #2419
486 West St.
Lillian Kirstein

Wild Shoat Farm
1555 South East St.
Louis Brengard

WillRay Junk Removal
50 Meadow St., Unit 15
William Mair

Zhu’s Kitchen
25 South Pleasant St.
Jianwei Gao

BELCHERTOWN

Amber’s Pawsitive Vibes Pet Services
370 Mill Valley Road, #46
Amber Holst

Bay Road Farm
148 Bay Road
Bruce Clark

C Marie Trombley Trust
75 Michael Sears Road
Lori Carver

Chainsaw Carvings by Brett
626 Franklin St.
Brett Hickey

Country Crossroads
43 Federal St.
Praful Patel, Ashkar Patel

Drywall by Shannon
791 Franklin St.
Shannon Rock

Hampshire Towing
147 Bay Road
William Johnson, Robert Johnson

Hawk-Eye Builders
447 South Washington St.
Jeffrey Jansen

JG Austin Services LLC
576 Franklin St.
Christopher Austin

Jonathan Mills LICSW
20 Sarah Lane
Jonathan Mills

LBN Enterprise
51 Pine St.
Thomas Morra

M&N Homes
30 Mountain View Dr.
Neil Jackson

Nom Nom Hut LLC
644 Federal St.
Marcy Megarry

Rock’s Pet Waste Removal
791 Franklin St.
Shannon Rock

Rooty Tooty Daycare
31 South Main St.
Kelly Loud

Sullivan Lawncare
439 Warren Wright St.
Patrick Sullivan

Tractor Supply
30 Turkey Hill Road
Tractor Supply Co. Northeast LLC

GREAT BARRINGTON

377 Builders LLC
34 Rosseter St.
Evan Hardcastle, Sarah Hardcastle

A&B Package & Variety
10 Depot St.
Sureshkumar Patel

Barrington Outfitters LLC
289 Main St.
Peter Drucker, Richard Drucker

Berkshire Getaway Car Rentals
51 Castle St.
Richard Sheridan Jr.

Berkshire Therapy Group
140 West Ave.
Keith Clemson

Blond and Bronzed by Emma
115 Gas House Lane
Blond and Bronzed by Emma

Housatonic Real Estate LLC
402 Park St. North
Suzanne Ward

Leonard I. Greene Foundation
785 Main St.
Alexandra Glover

L.J. Stark & Co.
1099 Main St.
Louis Stark

Lupiani Landscaping
77 East St.
Nicholas Lupiani

Tagua Nest
35 Division St.
Sonnia Patino

Taylor and Miller Architecture and Design
5 Seekonk Road
Jeffrey Taylor

Victoria’s Secret to Hair
115 Gashouse Lane, Suite 3
Victoria Gilmore

HADLEY

Famous Footwear
335 Russell St.
BG Retail LLC

The Healing Zone
58 Russell St.
Nanci Newton

Nail Pro & Spa
367 Russell St.
Hong Nguyen, Huynh Do

Northwest Auto Sales II
117 Russell St.
Jim Boyle

Village Eye Care
207 Russell St., Unit 15
Morin Eye Care

PITTSFIELD

Anthony Quinto
325 Fort Hill Ave.
Anthony Quinto

BC Berkshire Peak LLC
341 West St.
Christopher Walker

Eddie Figueroa
141 Onota St.
Eddie Figueroa

Elaine S. Borden
41 McArthur St.
Anthony Stracuzzi

Eric D. Shuman
11 Elmhurst Ave.
Eric Shuman Jr.

KLS Corporate Investments LLC
1451 North St.
KLS Corporate Investments LLC

LSG Investments LLC
1451 North St.
Rusty Anchor Marina & Pub Club LLC

Massachusetts Registered Agent LLC
82 Wendell Ave.
Integrated Builders Inc.

South Street Associates LLC
82 Wendell Ave.
Andrew Luchey

WESTFIELD

Bergeron Renovations & Remodeling
1106 East Mountain Road
N.R. Bergeron Drywall Contractor LLC

C&M Finishes LLC
62 Bayberry Lane
Milan Peich

Game City
77 Elm St.
Game Hunters LLC

Hair Design by Leah
37 Broad St.
Leah Huffmire

Meadow Market
45 Meadow St.
Rajeshkumar Patel

Muse Beauty Bar
77 Mill St., #300
Jennifer Harvey

Sanford Apartments
330 Elm St.
Domus Inc.

Thermal Dynamix
15 East Silver St.
Judd Services LLC

Westfield Feed
288 Union St.
Jennifer Stauffer, David Stauffer, Michael Sado

Real Estate Transactions

By
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

325 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Johnson
Seller: John W. Hoyt
Date: 03/03/25

581 Pfersick Road
Ashfield, MA 01370
Amount: $402,460
Buyer: Gregory Shea
Seller: William H. Strader
Date: 03/04/25

BUCKLAND

10 Fox Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Adriana Sutfin
Seller: Satto R. Rugg
Date: 03/14/25

200 Lower St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Manal Cruise
Seller: 1900 Capital TII
Date: 03/12/25

CHARLEMONT

24 Avery Brook Road
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Edward A. Bimbo
Seller: Tammy J. Dubuque
Date: 03/13/25

122 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Almost Florida LLC
Seller: Charlemont RT
Date: 03/10/25

CONWAY

453 Hart Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: John Davis
Seller: Carl E. Darrow
Date: 03/03/25

DEERFIELD

406 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $497,500
Buyer: Aaron Tap
Seller: Jack D. Gobillot
Date: 03/07/25

ERVING

53 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Paul A. Fionte
Seller: Troy Santerre
Date: 03/04/25

GREENFIELD

65 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,588,425
Buyer: FOH 60 Wells LLC
Seller: Clinical & Support Option
Date: 03/07/25

Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 03/13/25

4 Spring Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $310,200
Buyer: Hannah L. McGrath
Seller: David A. Wemhoener
Date: 03/07/25

46 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,588,425
Buyer: FOH 60 Wells LLC
Seller: Clinical & Support Options Inc.
Date: 03/07/25

60 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,588,425
Buyer: FOH 60 Wells LLC
Seller: Clinical & Support Options Inc.
Date: 03/07/25

13 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Molly C. Morin
Seller: Darlene M. Cronin
Date: 03/03/25

36 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC
Date: 03/07/25

84 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Hayim Schwartzman
Seller: Nancy A. Robie
Date: 03/03/25

MONTAGUE

73-77 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Pioneer Village Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Denise A. Mayo
Date: 03/06/25

61 Central St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Delozier
Seller: David W. Galvin
Date: 03/14/25

6 Ross Ave.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Michael E. Williams
Seller: Neil G. Stebbins
Date: 03/03/25

NEW SALEM

7 East Eagleville Lane
New Salem, MA 01331
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Kevin Butler
Seller: Lynn Major
Date: 03/07/25

NORTHFIELD

South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $193,780
Buyer: Benjamin Paly
Seller: John Loranger
Date: 03/14/25

ORANGE

25 Benham St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Joseph Dejesus
Seller: Katalex Properties LLC
Date: 03/12/25

14 Highland St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Brandon Bhola
Seller: Quinn P. McAuliffe
Date: 03/12/25

48 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Tomas A. Zayas
Seller: Katie B. Hunkler
Date: 03/14/25

11 Perry Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $432,511
Buyer: Robert Fichtel
Seller: Saverio F. Kaczmarczyk
Date: 03/11/25

120 Putnam St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Justin Fellows
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 03/10/25

175 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: 175 Tully Road LLC
Seller: Shaw, Victor L., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/25

55 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Phelps
Seller: Winridge Holdings LLC
Date: 03/07/25

153 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Cody Denning
Seller: Courtney Mitchell
Date: 03/14/25

SHUTESBURY

399 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $383,500
Buyer: Christopher A. Belldale
Seller: Deerfield Valley Management TR
Date: 03/12/25

SUNDERLAND

16 Ledgewood Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Finck
Seller: Anne M. Finck
Date: 03/04/25

South Plain Road, Lot 8
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Peter Korenewsky
Seller: Klemyk FT
Date: 03/13/25

WHATELY

42 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $579,559
Buyer: Darren Hall
Seller: Barbara Konstantopoulos
Date: 03/10/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

131 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Matisewski FT
Seller: Podgorski, John L., (Estate)
Date: 03/11/25

131-R Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Matisewski FT
Seller: Podgorski John L., (Estate)
Date: 03/11/25

7 Centerwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brandon A. Clement
Seller: Marie Bolduc RET
Date: 03/03/25

167 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kara M. Ryan
Seller: Duggan IRT
Date: 03/14/25

10-A Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: John Steedle
Seller: Yegor Muravskiy
Date: 03/04/25

99 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Linda A. Amrich
Seller: Carven, Sara J., (Estate)
Date: 03/14/25

63 Hunters Greene Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Lecrenski
Seller: Wendy S. Abraham TR
Date: 03/04/25

65 Moylan Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Moylan Lane Property LLC
Seller: SCM Corrugating Machinery
Date: 03/07/25

520 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Natasha Salgado
Seller: Eileen F. St.Hill
Date: 03/06/25

108 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: Michelle Lafleur
Seller: James St.Peter
Date: 03/14/25

18 Patriot Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: NAF Cash LLC
Seller: Thomas P. Bennett
Date: 03/10/25

309 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Stephanie Bowlen
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/14/25

163 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Shavone Gauthier
Seller: Sheryl L. Karolinski
Date: 03/07/25

7 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: 4M Property Solutions LLC
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 03/07/25

1673 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: 1673 Suffield Street TR
Seller: Igor Banar
Date: 03/07/25

BLANDFORD

21 Kaolin Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Deirdre M. Riordan
Seller: Evergrain Orchard LLC
Date: 03/14/25

BRIMFIELD

87 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Fredap RT
Seller: Paul L. Dirosario
Date: 03/07/25

87 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Yongqiang Wang
Seller: Fredap RT
Date: 03/12/25

38 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $131,257
Buyer: 38 Sturbridge LLC
Seller: Juan F. Delacruzsosa
Date: 03/06/25

CHESTER

166 Bromley Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Smith
Seller: Thomas L. Engwer
Date: 03/14/25

CHICOPEE

30 Butler Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Michael J. Vieu
Date: 03/10/25

127 Carriage Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Sergio F. Goncalves
Seller: Fernando A. Goncalves
Date: 03/07/25

213 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Shawn Thebodo
Seller: Mary A. Lehenry
Date: 03/13/25

124 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Richard Starsiak
Seller: Roxanne Furgal
Date: 03/14/25

16 Factory Place
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $299,990
Buyer: Gregory M. Amor
Seller: Norma Hernandez
Date: 03/12/25

12 Leary Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Thomas R. Maynard
Date: 03/14/25

32 Harvard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $491,000
Buyer: Molley K. Shea
Seller: DI & L LLC
Date: 03/07/25

46 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Castellano
Seller: Jason R. Welch
Date: 03/05/25

22 Leslie St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Jlx 3 Properties LLC
Seller: Michael Placella
Date: 03/10/25

9 Mayflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Morrison
Seller: Sergio F. Goncalves
Date: 03/07/25

92 Nelson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lindsay Lapan
Seller: Doreen R. Lapan
Date: 03/14/25

125 Ruskin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Hamad Khan
Seller: Wheeler RET
Date: 03/07/25

46 Rzasa Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Nicholas Gray
Seller: Nicholas Ayala
Date: 03/13/25

526 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $440,750
Buyer: Jaime R. Mota
Seller: Robert J. Arcott
Date: 03/04/25

621 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Mohamed Abdul-Baki
Seller: David Rivera
Date: 03/03/25

20 Sullivan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Andriana Marino
Seller: Jospeh Duensing
Date: 03/07/25

60 Walnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Eyder S. Lopez
Seller: Phantom Holdings LLC
Date: 03/14/25

29 Wintworth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mount Olive Properties LLC
Seller: Davila Enterprises LLC
Date: 03/04/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Cedar Hill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Doty
Seller: Louise M. Disa
Date: 03/04/25

7 Dewey Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Chestnut Hill Homes LLC
Seller: Horace Parker
Date: 03/14/25

142 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cameron Ottoson
Seller: Michael D. Ketterman
Date: 03/10/25

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 8
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Vladimir Kulenok
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 03/06/25

622 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Lexani Rodriguez
Seller: Ebak Projects LLC
Date: 03/06/25

GRANVILLE

432 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Christopher Robare
Seller: Lynne A. Thibault
Date: 03/14/25

HOLLAND

525 Old County Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $453,000
Buyer: Ronald A. Holmes
Seller: Cormier & Sons Construction
Date: 03/03/25

70 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Tyler S. Martel
Seller: Hamilton Reservoir Cabin
Date: 03/11/25

HOLYOKE

158 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kheper LLC
Seller: Testamentary Trusts
Date: 03/14/25

1109 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Sgs Holdings LLC
Seller: 1109 Dwight LLC
Date: 03/03/25

33-35 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Highpoint Asset Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Patrick Bauer
Date: 03/03/25

655 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Katiria G. Roman
Seller: Kyla A. Prior
Date: 03/07/25

37 Lynwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Okn Funding LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 03/07/25

1-3 Monroe St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Walter J. Serewicz
Date: 03/04/25

38 Mount Tom Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Danju Pan
Seller: Downie, Irene M., (Estate)
Date: 03/03/25

453 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Brendan M. Leahy
Seller: Wheatley, Mildred, (Estate)
Date: 03/04/25

95 North East St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jillian Bourguignon
Seller: Anthony Witman
Date: 03/07/25

77-79 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: John C. Areche
Seller: Joshua A. Olmstead
Date: 03/12/25

278-280 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Carmen M. Rivera-Matias
Seller: OneHolyoke Community Development Corp.
Date: 03/07/25

75 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Wilma E. Tynes
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/03/25

89 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Cold Summer LLC
Seller: Ellen Boynton LLC
Date: 03/12/25

12 Steven Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Warren A. Walsh
Seller: Hurlburt Jr., Hugh E., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/25

86 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: Swan, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 03/11/25

LONGMEADOW

25 Brooks Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shirley Graziani
Seller: Rosaline Horowitz
Date: 03/04/25

30 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $609,000
Buyer: Aylin S. Roeben
Seller: Mark E. Dindas FT
Date: 03/06/25

22 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Margaret A. Becker
Seller: Fred M. Cocchi
Date: 03/07/25

140 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Henry B. Gibbs
Seller: Jerry W. Roberts
Date: 03/07/25

151 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Jonathan T. Mancuso
Seller: Linda C. Amrich
Date: 03/14/25

1112 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $699,900
Buyer: Zhenyan Chen
Seller: Matthew Sandler
Date: 03/14/25

LUDLOW

48 Baker St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Michael S. Manganiello
Seller: Dreambighomes LLC
Date: 03/04/25

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 67
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,900
Buyer: Mhi Builders LLC
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 03/06/25

Church St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Seller: Abel Goncalves
Date: 03/13/25

58 Georgetown Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Nathan Chenaille
Seller: John R. Norden
Date: 03/07/25

4 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Andrew Doane
Seller: Jennifer L. Coelho
Date: 03/07/25

330 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jorge S. Teixeira
Seller: Erika G. Chelkonas
Date: 03/13/25

70 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Samantha Wiggins
Seller: Douglas Roberts
Date: 03/07/25

19-21 Munsing Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Fernando Jorge
Seller: Brian Leonard
Date: 03/03/25

23 Norwich Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Michael Zina
Seller: Jennifer Perez
Date: 03/12/25

73 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Dylan T. Gordon
Seller: Mark A. Maruca
Date: 03/03/25

147 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Yaritza L. Robar
Seller: Brendan J. Hurst
Date: 03/07/25

35 Turning Leaf Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $945,000
Buyer: Xiao J. Liu
Seller: Dans Construction Service Inc.
Date: 03/13/25

5 Victoria Ter.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mariia Dolhova
Seller: Ashlie M. Hurley
Date: 03/07/25

MONSON

2 Betty Jean Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: William Manegre
Seller: Richard L. Turnbull
Date: 03/14/25

32 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Roberto G. Botta
Seller: Silar Distressed Real Estate-I LP
Date: 03/13/25

294 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Frank W. Hull
Seller: Hull FT
Date: 03/03/25

16 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $662,000
Buyer: Marco Cuoco
Seller: Peter A. Butler
Date: 03/11/25

PALMER

16 Holbrook St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Kenneth Burgos
Seller: Carlie Ferry
Date: 03/12/25

74-A James St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Tessa Baldracchi
Seller: Sunshine Apartments Inc.
Date: 03/14/25

3053 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Ramon A. Madsen
Seller: Andre J. Sample
Date: 03/07/25

3092 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nelson Marquez
Seller: Laura Lacrosse
Date: 03/06/25

2001 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Josiah Negron
Seller: Ruth Flynn
Date: 03/07/25

13-19 South St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: NP Amherst LLC
Seller: Alexander A. Berezkin
Date: 03/07/25

42-44 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Paige M. Murray
Seller: James W. Beshaw
Date: 03/06/25

248 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Haley Remodeling LLC
Seller: WICKED DEALS LLC
Date: 03/07/25

58 Water St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Gabriella Potenti
Seller: Terry L. Hammerle
Date: 03/13/25

263 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Cindy L. Benoit
Seller: West Jam Man LLC
Date: 03/03/25

SPRINGFIELD

14 Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Innovareno LLC
Seller: Shkeya Brittle
Date: 03/07/25

168 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Alexander Rios
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 03/07/25

706 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Frank E. Duggan
Date: 03/06/25

204 Arthur St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Janett V. Sergeant
Seller: Laurie L. Dupuis
Date: 03/10/25

95 Bairdcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Anthony J. Piteo
Seller: Daniel Scagliarini
Date: 03/04/25

463-465 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Charles Obutu
Seller: Padam Gajmer
Date: 03/04/25

1127 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Helen Williams
Seller: Family & Developments LLC
Date: 03/10/25

8 Blake Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $2,812,500
Buyer: Blake Hill LLC
Seller: H. P. Rum LLC
Date: 03/14/25

76 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jennie Grimaldi-Benoit
Seller: Laurie Jackson
Date: 03/13/25

744-746 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Onstar Properties AA LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 03/03/25

1722 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Nancy Vandermyn
Seller: Maria C. Suarez
Date: 03/10/25

69 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Nadezda Bondarenko
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 03/10/25

77 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: William E. Duncan
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/03/25

51 Clough St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Rachel L. Christensen
Seller: Amber Anderson
Date: 03/11/25

108-110 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jose A. Portorreal
Seller: Donaldsons Development TR
Date: 03/05/25

32 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $219,560
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Ursula Forgette
Date: 03/03/25

6 County St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $209,450
Buyer: Pedro Gonzalez
Seller: Holmes, Robert F., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/25

77 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Ajv Investments LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 03/10/25

237 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kesean Mason
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 03/14/25

939-943 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: WICKED DEALS LLC
Seller: WICKED DEALS LLC
Date: 03/06/25

139 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David Walter
Seller: Joel M. Marrero
Date: 03/05/25

53 Elwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Placentini
Seller: Elizabeth A. Steedle
Date: 03/04/25

178 Flint St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Liana Figueroa
Seller: Juan C. Robles-Diaz
Date: 03/12/25

49-51 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $2,812,500
Buyer: Blake Hill LLC
Seller: H. P. Rum LLC
Date: 03/14/25

59 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $2,812,500
Buyer: Blake Hill LLC
Seller: H. P. Rum LLC
Date: 03/14/25

66-68 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,435,000
Buyer: 4spring Investments LLC
Seller: H. P. Rum LLC
Date: 03/10/25

70 Grenada Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,980,000
Buyer: 71 Real Estate LLC
Seller: D Home Improvement TR Inc.
Date: 03/07/25

17 Griffin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Angel J. Cruz
Seller: James A. Barbieri
Date: 03/04/25

239 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 235-239 Hancock St. LLC
Seller: Miriam A. Hinds
Date: 03/05/25

100 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nres LLC
Seller: Marla L. Miller
Date: 03/07/25

78 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Robert Blake
Seller: Erica D. Percy
Date: 03/12/25

21-23 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: James W. Ebersold
Date: 03/11/25

124 Hudson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Daniel C. Flechsig
Date: 03/10/25

183 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Murtadha Alhakeem
Seller: Roberto Galvan
Date: 03/05/25

124-126 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $295,900
Buyer: Hanniel Victorino-Mejia
Seller: Nelson Franco
Date: 03/03/25

26 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Donnalee Stewart
Seller: Dyson, Herbert Mimns, (Estate)
Date: 03/03/25

73-75 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Maria B. Ventura
Seller: Seattle Bank
Date: 03/07/25

207 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Angel N. Torres
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 03/14/25

150 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: Dwayne Burey
Seller: Gage B. Terlik
Date: 03/14/25

48 Lawnwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Fern E. Gibeau
Date: 03/11/25

149-151 Lebanon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Shan Maung
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 03/03/25

193-195 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Maria Rodriguez
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 03/06/25

Lombard St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: WICKED DEALS LLC
Seller: WICKED DEALS LLC
Date: 03/06/25

111 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Oswaldo E. Subillaga
Seller: Jahayra Munoz
Date: 03/13/25

108 Marble St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Guillermo A. Querubin
Seller: Manfred K. Karori
Date: 03/03/25

66-74 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $2,187,500
Buyer: Blake Hill LLC
Seller: Rbt Enterprise LLC
Date: 03/14/25

3 Mortimer St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Maringeline Marquez
Seller: Victor M. Jimenez
Date: 03/06/25

84 Navajo Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jose R. Lopez-Gonzalez
Seller: Vernon Griffin
Date: 03/05/25

118 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Iris Velez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/14/25

35-37 Ozark St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mount Olive Property LLC
Seller: Davila Enterprises LLC
Date: 03/04/25

55 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Norberto A. Bracero
Seller: Two Marks Corp.
Date: 03/07/25

217-219 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Homes By Harambe LLC
Seller: Northern Flooring & Remodeling
Date: 03/04/25

98 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Gillian S. Murphy
Seller: Krystal Hawkins
Date: 03/14/25

267-269 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Nelson Cabrera
Seller: Catherine J. Romanowski
Date: 03/14/25

50 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Alexander Bonilla
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 03/14/25

394-396 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Patrick Johnson
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 03/05/25

35 Sargon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mason D. Rock
Seller: Surprenant, Kathleen N., (Estate)
Date: 03/12/25

69 Silas St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Leanna Bushey
Seller: Shayne A. Spencer
Date: 03/04/25

6 Sparrow Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brian L. Maryott
Seller: Edith Parker
Date: 03/03/25

122 Spear Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: William O. Torres
Seller: Rachel Hausman
Date: 03/14/25

128 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Jeremy C. Merritt
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 03/14/25

80 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Samantha Ramos
Seller: Anthony Maloni
Date: 03/07/25

83-95 Warwick St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,675,000
Buyer: Behavioral Health Network
Seller: Center For Ecotechnology
Date: 03/10/25

27 Waverly St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Rafael H. Lendof
Seller: Norman J. Lachance
Date: 03/07/25

99 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Wheeler
Seller: Nestor L. Chevere
Date: 03/07/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

24 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dreamwake Homes Inc.
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 03/14/25

24 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: Boisjolie, Glen P., (Estate)
Date: 03/14/25

20 Cottage St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Powder 8 LLC
Seller: Michael N. Nigro
Date: 03/05/25

93 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Kianny Fernandes
Seller: Jennie Grimaldi-Benoit
Date: 03/13/25

73 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Klaus
Seller: Lou Lou Holdings LLC
Date: 03/04/25

16 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $294,845
Buyer: Jacqueline R. White
Seller: Steven Sands
Date: 03/13/25

659 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Raymond L. Saegaert
Seller: Francis Wheeler Construction Inc.
Date: 03/03/25

369 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Joseph Knight
Seller: Brian P. Despard
Date: 03/10/25

43 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Burhan Holdings One LLC
Seller: James M. McNeill
Date: 03/14/25

112 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ddmns Realty LLC
Seller: Westside Professional Building
Date: 03/07/25

41 York St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $324,500
Buyer: Oscar X. Rodriguez
Seller: Luis Gonzalez
Date: 03/07/25

WESTFIELD

29 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mvp Real Estate Investments LLC
Seller: Paquette, Joseph P., (Estate)
Date: 03/14/25

Great River Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Walter Stepchuk
Seller: Cooper FT
Date: 03/12/25

140 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Shawn Reinford
Seller: Money Homebuyers LLC
Date: 03/04/25

17 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Madison A. Quinn
Seller: Juan Villanueva-Lopez
Date: 03/12/25

20 Joyce Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Matthias Kasjanov
Seller: Marie A. Jones
Date: 03/05/25

79 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Christopher Broderick
Seller: Lir Holdings LLC
Date: 03/05/25

14 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: 14 St. Paul LLC
Seller: Rudolph Musterait
Date: 03/06/25

20 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robert Greenberg
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 03/14/25

51 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Mhi Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 03/03/25

WILBRAHAM

2632 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 2632 Boston Road LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Roche
Date: 03/12/25

9 Butler Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marcin D. Marszalek
Seller: Robert Jackson
Date: 03/12/25

7 Jewell Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Robert Hawley
Seller: Timothy Spafford
Date: 03/03/25

7 Ruth Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Kelly R. Crotto
Seller: Waiwai RT
Date: 03/05/25

351 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Joyce Ndagire
Seller: Steven G. Otto
Date: 03/07/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

314-328 College St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $3,175,000
Buyer: 314 College LLC
Seller: Paul C. Shumway
Date: 03/04/25

330 College St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,825,000
Buyer: Jason M. Kicza
Seller: Paul C. Shumway
Date: 03/04/25

32 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $815,000
Buyer: David Robinson
Seller: Wu L. Xun
Date: 03/05/25

South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust
Seller: Gray, Robert B., (Estate)
Date: 03/06/25

747 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Nikolai Wright
Seller: Wendy McDowell
Date: 03/14/25

226 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Eric N. Sommers
Seller: Alan S. Goldberg
Date: 03/04/25

15 Taylor St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $543,455
Buyer: John J. Clegg
Seller: Robin A. Fordham
Date: 03/07/25

BELCHERTOWN

189 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Zhongfeng Ye
Seller: Marlene A. Goodwn
Date: 03/07/25

414 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Robinson
Seller: Henry R. Martin
Date: 03/03/25

90 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Ding Yu
Seller: Titus FT
Date: 03/12/25

37 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Joshua Moynahan
Seller: Joseph A. Moreau
Date: 03/14/25

9 Metacomet Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jared S. Valadares
Seller: Barbara E. Vanasse
Date: 03/03/25

22 Raymond Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Karen A. Vanhook
Seller: Alexander Scalfano
Date: 03/03/25

441 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $394,900
Buyer: Bimpe O. Nwabunor
Seller: Jjb Builders Corp.
Date: 03/14/25

CHESTERFIELD

11 Damon Pond Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Catherine A. Messick
Seller: Margaret M. Allard
Date: 03/14/25

CUMMINGTON

18 Plainfield Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Chelsea C. Faria
Seller: Ryan E. Morich
Date: 03/13/25

EASTHAMPTON

18 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Patrick G. Glenn
Seller: Norman F. Glenn
Date: 03/06/25

13 River Valley Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Jennifer Horne
Seller: Elizabeth K. Frechette
Date: 03/14/25

1-3 Searle Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Todd F. Willard
Seller: Chad D. Willard
Date: 03/07/25

GOSHEN

56 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Daniel Knox
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 03/12/25

GRANBY

68 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Brian Hession
Seller: Gerald R. Archambault
Date: 03/05/25

147 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Andre J. Sample
Seller: Angela Lussier
Date: 03/10/25

329 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $901,500
Buyer: John M. Mullen
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 01/16/25

HADLEY

172 South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $389,500
Buyer: Courtney Kielon
Seller: Stephen J. Grader
Date: 03/05/25

HUNTINGTON

2 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: William Minnis
Seller: Sandra L. Dunn
Date: 03/06/25

7 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Daniel Roy
Seller: Douglas G. Bliss
Date: 03/13/25

NORTHAMPTON

231 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Gorts
Seller: Richard J. Barrett RET
Date: 03/11/25

14 Emily Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Mendes
Seller: Ronald R. Smith
Date: 03/04/25

4 Warfield Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Emily Gladstone
Seller: Sarah Zlotnik
Date: 03/14/25

SOUTH HADLEY

275 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Brittania W. North
Seller: Joseph A. Wilson
Date: 03/07/25

1 Conti Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,157,500
Buyer: Conti Investments LLC
Seller: Steohen H. Rehm
Date: 03/05/25

7 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Greg McNulty
Seller: James Pisciotta
Date: 03/03/25

15 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Ashley E. Tocchio
Seller: Daniel North
Date: 03/07/25

10 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David J. Cerny
Seller: Zabil IRT
Date: 03/14/25

19 Priestly Farms Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Al Haron FT
Seller: Pah Propeties LLC
Date: 03/07/25

189 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $409,900
Buyer: Brittany M. Lawler
Seller: Annalese B. Guerin
Date: 03/07/25

 

SOUTHAMPTON

271 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Sean M. Stockler
Seller: David A. Dillisio
Date: 03/14/25

Gill Farm Road, Lot 2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Pamela Collins
Seller: Gil Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 03/07/25

WARE

22 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Msg Group LLC
Seller: Legacy Property Investment Group LLC
Date: 03/07/25

93 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: John R. Nodern
Seller: Daniel Bruso
Date: 03/07/25

28 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Neal R. Pruchansky
Seller: Gerald C. Smith
Date: 03/05/25

25 Westbrook Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Market Ready Homes LLC
Seller: Malinowski, Faith, (Estate)
Date: 03/03/25

14 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: David Trudeau
Seller: Olusola P. Ekundayo
Date: 03/04/25

WESTHAMPTON

44 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Joia Garner
Seller: Suzanne M. Kraft
Date: 03/13/25

29 Loudville Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Michael D. Abney
Seller: Travis J. Garner
Date: 03/13/25

WORTHINGTON

199 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Jason P. Tomaskowicz
Seller: Timothy A. Day LT
Date: 03/13/25

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Falls Polish Home
27 Grove St.
$13,000 — Pour eight concrete pier pads, install two LVL beams, install eight lally columns, pour concrete slab

PMA Real Estate Management LLC
206 Newbury St.
$23,425 — Roofing

Strong Building Co. LLC
48 West St.
$45,500 — Roofing

Western Massachusetts Emergency
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$50,000 — Furnish and install addressable fire-alarm system for WESTCOMM emergency call center

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Swami Shreeji LLC
47 Cottage St.
$34,798 — Separate existing space into areas for tattoo shop, add one additional bathroom

Eastworks LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$90,000 — Carpentry work relating to counter and doors for conversion from empty space to café

Walter Mitchell
45-47 Union St.
$26,749 — Remove and replace existing storefront and entrance

HADLEY

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 10
N/A — Install halo-hit channel letters on front of J. Crew Factory store

LEE

Business Investments
343 Forest St.
$10,553 — Replace seven windows

LENOX

XC Yellow Lab LLC
91 Pittsfield Road
$14,000 — Chimney repairs

NORTHAMPTON

Easthampton Mahadev LLC
137 Damon Road
$1,000 — Non-illuminated sign on roof

Smith College
Berenson Place
$37,979 — Repairs due to water pipe burst

T-Mobile Northeast LLC
48 Elm St.
$25,000 — Cellular site modifications

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$350,000 — Interior alterations to reconfigure existing EP lab

BHD 10 Pittsfield Realty LLC
10 Lyman St.
$1,000 — Remove wall, install two doors

Cantarella Realty Inc.
8 Federico Dr.
$89,995 — Roofing

City of Pittsfield
43 East St.
$1,033,550 — HVAC upgrades and ceiling repairs

L&S LP
1035 South St.
$1,544,000 — Tunnel car wash with office area

Eagle Street Associates Nominee Trust
33 Eagle St.
$109,000 — Remove and dispose of carpet and debris, move doorways, install new partition walls, paint, install new vanity and sinks, install new VCT tile

Tierney Properties Inc.
66 West St.
$99,000 — Minor renovations to existing office space for new tenant

SPRINGFIELD

600 Berkshire Ave LLC
600 Berkshire Ave.
$10,000 — Remove and replace windows at First Student

A1 Sumner Plaza LLC
880 Sumner Ave.
$3,459.19 — Miscellaneous non-structural repairs from vehicle damage

Christ Presbyterian Church
1597 Allen St.
$231,787 — Remodel two bathrooms

City of Springfield
275 Franklin St.
$53,000 — Roofing on Emily Bill Park building

College Square Congregation Inc.
131 Clifton Ave.
$125,288 — Install new doors and repair stucco at Kingdom Hall and remodel interior platform for accessibility

ES Industrial LLC
243 Cottage St.
$300,000 — Alter interior office space on first level of DTA Springfield Center Transitional Assistance Office

Five Town Station LLC
400 Cooley St.
$10,000 — Repair exterior wall and interior sections of Burger King damaged by car impact

Grit and Gratitude Wrestling Academy Inc.
184 Stafford St.
$15,900 — Roofing

Picknelly Family LP
1414 Main St.
$118,500 — Alter interior tenant office space on 10th floor for M&T Bank

Recor Investments LLC
375 Pasco Road
$50,000 — Remove and replace eight antennas and RRVs on T-Mobile cellular tower

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$14,000 — Fire blocking in Chase Building

Springfield Redevelopment Authority
99 Eastern Ave.
$47,700 — Frame new roof

Tower Square Condominium
1500 Main St.
$7,000 — Interior renovations

Whole Truth Temple Church of God in Christ
8 Norfolk St.
$25,000 — RoofingBuilding  Permits

Jessica Roncarati-Howe Grateful to Uplift Women

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Jessica Roncarati-Howe in the Dress for Success boutique today.
Where Are They Now?

Where Are the Now?

Jessica Roncarati-Howe in her 2012 40 Under Forty portrait

Jessica Roncarati-Howe in her 2012 40 Under Forty portrait

Jessica Roncarati-Howe in the Dress for Success boutique today.

Jessica Roncarati-Howe in the Dress for Success boutique today.

 

When Jessica Roncarati-Howe was honored as a member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2012, she was executive director of the AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts — a job with many hats, all of which she wore proudly.

As the foundation’s only paid staff member, she was in charge of marketing and development, administering the grant program, co-chairing most events, and overseeing a cadre of volunteers and interns.

The AIDS Foundation had three missions: providing financial assistance to about 100 patients a year for expenses like rent, utilities, and medications; educational components, including the training of young peer educators to bring awareness into high schools and colleges; and referral services to help people with the disease access healthcare and other resources.

And those efforts made a difference, and even saved lives, considering Greater Springfield had the highest rate of infection in the state at the time.

“It was so gratifying to help them, not just get the services and supports they needed, but build their level of dignity and quality of life,” Roncarati-Howe recalled. “That work really was my heart for the longest time. It taught me a lot about this community, its diversity, how it feels to meet somebody where they are in their lives, as opposed to holding expectations of where people think they should be, and then helping them from that point. It was a remarkable bit of education for me. And that’s something that I wanted to carry into my career going forward.”

Eventually, the heavy workload of that job wasn’t meshing with her home life as well as she would have liked, and she didn’t want either to suffer. “I left the AIDS Foundation because I had a responsibility to both the people who relied on the foundation and my daughter, and I couldn’t juggle both without doing a disservice to one or the other.”

So she moved on to other jobs (and had “surprise twins” along the way), but nothing felt like the right fit — until she became involved with Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, which she serves as executive director today.

“A friend of mine who was president of the board at the time met with me and asked if I might be interested in a position as program coordinator, but she couldn’t promise me anything except complete uncertainty and lousy pay,” she laughed.

Yet, the executive director at the time felt the organization was on the cusp of rapid growth, and she was right — eventually. Roncarati-Howe’s initial experience was something different, as she came on board in January 2020, just before the world shut down.

“My job went from defining existing programs and building more programs to figuring out what our participants actually needed in that moment and building from there,” she recalled. “And that meant scaling back and scrapping some things, going in different directions that we never expected that we would go. And, lo and behold, we ended up not only successfully delivering programs and services through the pandemic, but also growing.”

From program coordinator, she quickly advanced to director of programs and operations, and began to feel the same sense of ‘right place, right time’ that she had with the AIDS Foundation.

“The more things changed in the world, the more important it became to me to do meaningful work again. And now, I can’t see myself contentedly doing anything else.”

In January 2024, when the executive director position opened up, Roncarati-Howe was named to that role in an interim fashion, and the job became official two months later.

“We’ve all been in a position where we’ve needed help, we’ve needed support, and we haven’t known what the next steps are. To be able to provide that for women is an honor. That’s why I do this.”

It’s impactful work, with services that include the well-known boutique where women can get professional attire for interviews and after landing jobs, and also the Foot in the Door program that focuses on work readiness, from résumé writing and interview skills to networking, workplace etiquette, professional attire, and how to navigate difficult situations on the job.

Dress for Success also partners with a number of organizations, including hiring agencies, employers, and community colleges, to make sure as many people as possible graduate and move right into further training, higher education, or a job within three months of graduating.

“Instead of having siloed programming, we’ve developed a model that we call the continuum of support,” Roncarati-Howe said. “We help a woman from the moment they walk in the door, wherever they are in their life and whatever their needs might be, to whenever they feel that they don’t need us anymore. In some cases, that’s eight to 10 years.”

The program also provides basic computer literacy and a laptop, courtesy of Tech Foundry; basic financial wellness with Liberty Bank; and preparation for the National Career Readiness Certificate exam, not to mention the Margaret Fitzgerald Mentorship Program, a year-long, one-on-one mentorship with a professional or retired professional woman in the community.

The work of Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts is being amplified and expanded with the recent opening of its new Women’s Career Center, which will make the nonprofit’s workforce-development programming available to hundreds more individuals each year, both on a drop-in basis and through regularly scheduled workshops.

The organization will celebrate all of this, and its impact, at its 25th-anniverary Common Threads gala coming up on Thursday, April 17.

“We really try to ensure that, no matter who’s coming to us, the answer is never ‘no,’” Roncarati-Howe said. “It’s just so heartwarming and inspirational and gratifying. It’s also humbling because our perspective is that we’re serving. We are grateful to be able to do this work and do good for people who need us because we’ve all been in a position where we’ve needed help, we’ve needed support, and we haven’t known what the next steps are. To be able to provide that for women is an honor. That’s why I do this.”

Here Are Some Common Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Make

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Avoiding the Pitfalls

By Melissa Braun

 

Tax season can be stressful for small-business owners, but it doesn’t have to be. Avoiding common tax mistakes can save time, money, and the headache of an audit. Below are some of the most frequent errors small businesses make during tax season — along with practical solutions to help streamline the process.

 

Mixing Business and Personal Finances

The Mistake: Many small-business owners use personal accounts for business expenses, making it difficult to track deductions and report income accurately.

How to Avoid It: Open a separate business bank account and credit card. Use accounting software to categorize transactions and ensure accurate financial records.

 

Poor Record Keeping

The Mistake: Failing to maintain organized records leads to missed deductions and potential IRS scrutiny.

How to Avoid It: Keep digital and physical copies of all receipts, invoices, and financial statements. Use bookkeeping software like QuickBooks or Xero to maintain accurate records throughout the year.

Melissa Braun

Melissa Braun

“Use IRS guidelines to determine worker classification. If you’re unsure, seek professional advice to avoid costly reclassification issues.”

 

State Tax Filings

The Mistake: Not filing taxes in the correct states, especially for businesses with remote employees.

How to Avoid It: Ensure you are filing state taxes where your employees live and where your business has a tax obligation. Consult a tax professional to avoid missing required filings.

 

Overlooking Deductions and Credits

The Mistake: Many small business owners don’t take advantage of all available deductions, such as home-office expenses, capital improvements, and retirement contributions.

How to Avoid It: Research tax deductions and credits applicable to your industry. Consult a CPA to ensure you maximize all eligible write-offs.

 

Misclassifying Employees and Contractors

The Mistake: Misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees (or vice versa) can lead to IRS penalties.

How to Avoid It: Use IRS guidelines to determine worker classification. If you’re unsure, seek professional advice to avoid costly reclassification issues.

 

Failing to File or Pay on Time

The Mistake: Missing deadlines for tax filings or payments can result in significant penalties and interest charges.

How to Avoid It: Mark key tax dates on your calendar and set reminders. Consider working with a tax professional to ensure timely filing and payments.

 

Underreporting Income

The Mistake: Some businesses inadvertently (or intentionally) underreport income, which can trigger an audit.

How to Avoid It: Report all business income, including cash transactions, digital sales, and third-party payments (such as PayPal or Venmo). Use accounting software to track and reconcile income regularly. Keep track of 1099s received.

 

Neglecting Payroll Tax Obligations

The Mistake: Business owners who handle payroll incorrectly — such as failing to withhold taxes or misreporting wages — can face IRS penalties.

How to Avoid It: Use a payroll service or consult with a tax expert to ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations.

 

Forgetting to Back Up Financial Data

The Mistake: Losing important financial documents due to a system crash or accidental deletion can cause major issues at tax time.

How to Avoid It: Regularly back up financial data to a secure cloud storage solution and keep paper copies of essential documents.

 

Trying to Do It All Alone

The Mistake: Many business owners attempt to handle taxes without professional guidance, increasing the risk of mistakes.

How to Avoid It: Work with a CPA or tax professional to ensure accuracy and compliance. Their expertise can help you save money and avoid costly errors.

 

Final Thoughts

Proactively managing your tax responsibilities throughout the year will make tax time much smoother. By keeping accurate records, making timely payments, and seeking professional guidance, small-business owners can minimize stress, reduce errors, and avoid unnecessary penalties.

Whittlesey specializes in helping small businesses navigate tax season with confidence. Whether you need assistance with tax planning, compliance, or financial strategy, our experienced team is here to help. Contact us today to ensure your business is prepared for tax season — and beyond.

 

Melissa Braun is a partner at Whittlesey, specializing in strategic tax planning, tax provisions, and tax-return preparation for corporate clients, including financial institutions. With extensive experience across real estate, low-income housing, construction, manufacturing, and closely held businesses, she provides expert guidance to help clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize financial outcomes.

Dietz & Company Architects Values Relationships

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Architecture

Personal Touch

Lee Morrissette says it’s rewarding to see the impact the firm’s completed projects have on the community.

Lee Morrissette says it’s rewarding to see the impact the firm’s completed projects have on the community.

 

As Kerry Dietz planned her transition away from day-to-day leadership of the architecture firm she launched four decades ago, she was on a site visit to one of the firm’s Boston-area projects with Lee Morrissette — now one of the company’s four principals — and he asked her about her vision for the firm after she steps away.

“She said, ‘well, I’ve always envisioned the firm as a place for people to have a career in architecture.’ I thought that was a really interesting perspective,” Morrissette told BusinessWest. “It’s wasn’t ‘we want to build this building’ or ‘we want to get that award or make a lot of money from this particular type of project,’ but rather, ‘we want to be a place for people to have a career, to be part of a community,’ which I think is really rewarding.

“That, for me, has really resonated. Since becoming a principal over the past five years, I’ve realized that, even though I do interviews with clients and try to get new work and take on that competitive process we do for public work — which is great — it’s occurred to me that clients hire architects as people, not really as companies.”

And that’s important, Morrissette added, considering the relationship aspect of this work.

“You get the company, with all the breadth of experience. But you’re really hiring an architect, a person, to work with,” he explained. “The fastest projects barely get done in a year, and the really big, complex ones go three, five, seven, sometimes 10 years. You’re building a long-term relationship with somebody, so it needs to be somebody you can actually work with, someone who has your back. It’s like having a friend with special expertise you can really tap into. Perhaps friend isn’t the right word, but it’s building a relationship.”

Those relationships have grown over the years, and so has the firm, which now boasts a team of 30, completely filling the space in Springfield Union Station it has occupied since 2017. It has also opened a second office in Cambridge.

“Architects don’t build anything; contractors build things. We just provide all of what they need to be able to do that. And over that year of construction, 18 months, whatever it is, it slowly comes to life for us.”

“The bread and butter for our firm has always been affordable public housing, and there are a lot more housing authorities in the eastern part of the state than in the western part of the state, so we found ourselves getting more work in Eastern Massachusetts,” Morrissette said, noting that three team members work at that satellite.

But staff growth isn’t the only goal, he noted. Professional development is critical, as evidenced by the company’s designation, since 2018, as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm by the New England Components of the American Institute of Architects. That program acknowledges architecture firms that promote the advancement of emerging talent through professional development and personal growth opportunities.

“It’s like a stamp of approval that we have an established professional-development program that includes mentorship and study materials and support of emerging professionals on a regular basis,” he said.

But it’s not just younger team members who are immersed in a culture of learning. Morrissette spent several recent weekends studying for an exam to become a certified passive house consultant, a cutting-edge type of sustainable design that dramatically reduces the amount of energy a building consumes.

“I’ve taken 56 hours of training to do this. And I’m really lucky that I can participate in that lifelong learning, just like the new grads that join our office,” he told BusinessWest. “We’re all learning together, and I think it’s a cool profession to be in. There’s a lot of variety in what we do, and there’s a lot to explore.”

 

Market Diversification

Dietz, like many large, well-established firms, designs projects in a range of sectors, including commercial, education, housing, senior living, hospitality, municipal work, and more.

“It sounds kind of like investment strategy, but it’s very similar. We have our hospitality industry, which is fairly market-driven, and then we have our publicly funded work,” Morrissette said, noting that publicly funded projects tend to land in a few buckets, from schools to housing authorities to municipalities. “They all have different budget cycles and money sources, but we’re working with public money from the very local level all the way to the feds, and that’s a nice balance to have.”

The principals at the firm — architects Morrissette, Jason Newman, and Kevin Riordan and chief financial officer Tina Gloster — regularly strategize on what projects to pursue or types of work to emphasize, and each brings different experiences and expertise.

Dietz & Company designed the new Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Springfield.

Dietz & Company designed the new Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Springfield.

“The business side, for architects, can be challenging. We don’t go to business school; we go to design school. But when you’re a really good designer, you get a lot of work, and you find yourself running a company, and you find yourself having to make business decisions,” Morrissette said.

One of them is Dietz’s continued evolution as a leader in sustainable design, with one recent example being the Wilmington Senior Center, the firm’s first exposed mass timber project.

“Instead of the old timber — huge trees cut into big pieces, like the interior of mill buildings with huge timber frames and brick exteriors — mass timber is when you take a whole bunch of small pieces of wood and glue them together to make either columns or beams or floor blocks or wall blocks,” Morrissette explained.

“It’s a good sustainability story because it’s wood that’s pretty quickly grown because you’re growing little trees instead of big trees. It’s fairly renewable and reasonably fast-growing. It helps manage the forests. It also sequesters carbon into the building.”

But despite the excitement of new designs and industry innovations, the most gratifying part of any project is watching the final product emerge — and the impact it has on clients.

“Architects don’t build anything; contractors build things. We just provide all of what they need to be able to do that. And over that year of construction, 18 months, whatever it is, it slowly comes to life for us,” Morrissette told BusinessWest, using the senior center as an example. “Nothing is more rewarding than walking an owner or a client through a building and saying, ‘over here, remember we talked about what that café was going to be like? This is where the coffee is going to be. This is where that beautiful tile you picked out is going to go.’

“And then you get to the ribbon cutting, and they say, ‘I can’t believe we’re here.’ To see the building full of its occupants — not contractors or architects, but to actually see it full of its occupants, enjoying the space, playing pool in the rec room and doing yoga in the fitness studio and sitting down for a meal — yeah, that’s pretty cool.”

 

Handing It Over

Still president and board chairman of the firm, Dietz can take a lot of pride in the company and culture she has built, which also includes an employee ownership model launched in 2021. Morrissette is proud of the work, too, but it goes deeper than that.

“In truth, there’s something a little bit zen about it. We spend all this time in this building. We argue and collaborate with the contractors and the owners about details and budget. We advocate for it like it’s our baby. And then we just give to the owner — because it’s not our building. You have to get used to giving it up and walking away.

“But it’s very rewarding,” he added. “It is incredibly challenging and nuanced, and I’m always tested, but I’m really lucky that I get to do this on a daily basis.”

Local Destinations Offer Something for Everyone

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Stepping Out

If there’s one constant when conversations arise about quality of life in Western Mass., it’s the embarrassment of cultural and recreational riches that are accessible to this region’s residents — and, quite often, draw visitors from well outside this area.

For this issue’s focus on tourism and hospitality, we checked in with 10 such destinations, eight in Western Mass. and two just over the border in Connecticut, about whom their visitors are, what’s on tap for 2025, and why folks who may never have considered a visit should stop by. The picture that emerges is ever-evolving and vibrant, and may spur an idea (or 10) for a fun, enriching outing — and inspiration to look up other tourist and cultural attractions across the region.

HAI Architecture Focuses on Projects with Impact

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Principals Rick Katsanos (left) and Don Hafner
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Designs on the Future

Principals Rick Katsanos (left) and Don Hafner

Principals Rick Katsanos (left) and Don Hafner

 

As the long-time principals at HAI Architecture in Northampton, Don Hafner and Rick Katsanos don’t see the healthcare facilities they design — or any facilities, really — as simply physical spaces.

No, they see the impact on the people who live, work, and play in those spaces, and it’s a gratifying feeling, whether they’re designing an ICU for critical hospital care or a small outdoor stage for Forbes Library in Northampton.

“We don’t value healthcare systemically in this country,” Katsanos said of the former. “It’s more than just having a doctor; it’s more than just having the right medications. It’s about wellness. It’s about having an environment. And it doesn’t have to just be in a hospital. It can be in a clinic; it can be in a doctor’s office.”

As for the stage, which he called “a fun community project, a different thing for us,” there’s an element of wellness there, too.

“It’s mental health for the community. I like going and hearing the children’s choir, and instead of just standing on the muddy grass, there’s going to be a place for them. And I’m not placing an overemphasis on, ‘wow, we’re changing the world.’ But we’re changing a little bit of the world for the positive.

“And that’s all each of us needs to do — change the world a little bit for the positive. And then, cumulatively, great things can happen,” Katsanos went on. “That’s why I feel great about what we do. I’ve never felt like we’ve taken a project just for the money or we’ve taken a project that we weren’t proud of. I’m proud of every single thing this company has done.”

“We’re talking about some of these hospitals losing a hundred million dollars, two hundred million. That’s not insignificant. So that’s been an issue.”

Katsanos and Hafner met as freshmen at Penn State in the early ’80s and were among a group of architecture students who gravitated north after graduation to find work. Katsanos, a Wilbraham native, was hired in 1986 by Ed Jendry, who had launched Architects Inc. in Northampton in 1976. Two years later, Hafner, who had been working in Vermont, joined him at the firm.

In 1993, Katsanos and Hafner bought the business, which had also spun off a sister company, Healthcare Architects, to pursue work in the regional healthcare market — a decision that proved lucrative, as the firm still focuses heavily on designing modern, high-tech spaces for hospitals, health systems, and physician practices across the region.

The dramatic main entrance canopy was part of HAI’s work at Salem Hospital.

The dramatic main entrance canopy was part of HAI’s work at Salem Hospital.

Years later, the partners merged Architects Inc. and Healthcare Architects into one company, called HAI Architecture.

“Don and I have known each other for some 40-odd years. We met the first day of freshman year, and then went into business together,” Katsanos said. “We are fairly aligned. We have our differences, like every good relationship. Sometimes it’s like a marriage, sometimes it’s like siblings, sometimes it’s a business relationship. We run the gamut.

“And it’s important that we have differences of opinion; it helps,” he went on. “He’ll see something differently. I’ll say, ‘this is the way I’m going to design this.’ And he’ll go, ‘well, did you ever think that it might work out better this way?’ And that difference of opinion almost always makes it better.”

 

Healthy Returns

The firm is still heavily invested in healthcare projects, such as a just-completed ICU at UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital in Southbridge and a new lobby addition and registration area at Salem Hospital — both of those long-time clients, as are some of the local hospitals, like Cooley Dickinson, Mercy, and the various Baystate facilities.

At Salem, “we’re doing a lot of radiographic technology stuff at their facilities and a bunch of clinical projects,” Hafner said, “and then also a bunch of infrastructure projects because we’ve always been a service provider in the truest architectural sense. We really love doing interesting architecture, but a lot of the stuff we’ve done with hospitals has always come from facility-based projects that help to support their infrastructure.”

“We have no idea if doors, which largely come from Canada, are going to be one and a half times what they were this time last year. Even stuff that is manufactured here is impacted by things like steel and aluminum prices.”

And those needs don’t stop, not even during the pandemic, when HAI stayed very busy.

“We never, other than maybe two weeks, had a slowdown. Everybody learned how to make sourdough bread, but I did not have that opportunity,” Katsanos said with a laugh. “We were fortunate because the healthcare sector needed to continue. The first project that went back online 10 days after the world shut down was a clinical trials facility — a lab that we were designing and in the middle of building for Baystate — because it was needed. The government told us we’re critical infrastructure.”

That said, healthcare is in a challenging time right now, he noted, with many hospitals and health systems — Baystate, for instance — grappling with serious red ink.

“They’re basically looking at scaling back a lot things that aren’t direct patient care. They have to re-evaluate where they’re going to spend money. We’re talking about some of these hospitals losing a hundred million dollars, two hundred million. That’s not insignificant. So that’s been an issue.”

In addition, Katsanos said, “I think we’re seeing the impact of COVID on healthcare. Like, they kept going and kept going because they needed to. Staffing costs were higher; everything cost more, but they needed to keep going. And I think it’s finally caught up, and there needs to be a little bit of a correction because everybody’s overextended.”

That trend happens to coincide with dramatic proposed federal spending cuts in all areas of life, including healthcare.

“That affects our flow of projects. We have some projects that have been delayed almost immediately because there’s just uncertainty. So, if you don’t have to spend — if it’s not, ‘oh my gosh, that piece of equipment is totally broken, and we need to replace it’ — then clients are scaling back.”

One of HAI’s projects in UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital was this ICU renovation.

One of HAI’s projects in UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital was this ICU renovation.

The same promises to be true across higher education, he added. “That’s a big one, and it’s been a target as well.”

But economic uncertainty can affect projects of all kinds, Katsanos added. “Even stuff like the stage [at Forbes] — it’s a steel-framed stage. We don’t know if the tariffs are going to actually impact the pricing on that. The prices are locked in, but there’s always a caveat of ‘barring uncontrolled circumstances,’ and certainly a tariff is not necessarily a controlled circumstance. It’s not in place at the time that somebody places a bid, and then, a week later, it is. It’s no way to run an economy, but here we are.”

 

Branching Out

In addition to its broad roster of healthcare projects, HAI has diversified into many other sectors over the years, from bank branches to work at a number of nonprofits, like Ronald McDonald House and the Northampton Survival Center, to facilities in the education world.

One recent project was the renovation of the Gateway City Arts complex in downtown Holyoke to house LightHouse Holyoke, a non-traditional middle and high school. “Working with those folks was fun and something a little bit different for us,” Katsanos said. “So that was pretty satisfying.”

He added that it’s simply good business practice to diversify, even when times are heady in the healthcare realm.

“You can get very complacent when healthcare is so busy that you can’t keep up with it. But we don’t say no to something that’s out of the ordinary. Sometimes it’s refreshing to work on something that’s just different. Like an outdoor stage for Forbes Library — I would not have targeted that, but it’s a wonderful project.”

He also appreciates the impact of something like creating a family room for Ronald McDonald House at Baystate Children’s Hospital.

“If you have a kid getting cancer treatment at Baystate, you don’t even have to walk two blocks to go to the Ronald McDonald House; you can go to this new family room and get a cup of coffee and check your email and be away from your child’s bedside, but literally 12 seconds away, and that is really cool.”

Hafner said projects like this, with palpable human impact, energize the staff as well. “They understand that we value the community that we live and work in. So it’s very exciting to do those kinds of projects.”

As noted earlier, there’s plenty of concern these days to go along with the highs of today’s architecture industry, stemming from the economic uncertainty of tariffs and funding cuts.

“I think there’s large-scale worry from the contracting area across the board,” Hafner said. “We have no idea if doors, which largely come from Canada, are going to be one and a half times what they were this time last year. Even stuff that is manufactured here is impacted by things like steel and aluminum prices.”

“So I think everybody is really on edge,” he added. “A number of the hospitals that have not signed contracts have put things on hold because they’re not sure if project budgets will hold. I think there’s going to be a wave that happens through the entire construction industry. It’s not going to be limited to any one thing in particular because all those issues impact every single aspect of every single building typology.”

That said, Katsanos told BusinessWest, “we’re positive. We’re optimists … cautiously. It’s not a fun time right now for anybody, on whatever side of the spectrum you are, because uncertainty is always difficult. So I’m not saying I’m not concerned about our industry — I am concerned. But I also am positive. We’ll survive, and we’ll persevere.”

 

Kindness and Gratitude

Katsanos said he committed to making 2025 a “year of kindness,” inspired by his mother, whom he described as very kind, and who passed away in August.

“It doesn’t have to be huge. We don’t have to be political and change the world. We all have to just do better. Cumulatively, there’s a lot of us, and we can do great things.

“That’s why we like healthcare,” he added. “I’m not a doctor, but I think the healthcare system can be improved, and we try to do it. We are very, very affordable, and we could probably make more money, but we do a lot of work for nonprofits, and those are little margins. And we make that work.”

Hafner agreed. “I’m very thankful for what we’ve been able to accomplish. I am very proud of the projects that we’ve done. They don’t always land on the cover of a magazine or anything like that, but over the period of time that we’ve done this, we’ve made an impact. I think we’ve done a reasonable job of making our community a better place through the work that we’ve done.”