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PeoplesBank, Cornerstone Merge Holding Companies

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Brian Canina
Banking and Financial Services

Coming Together

 

Brian Canina

Brian Canina says the merger with Cornerstone Bank’s holding company will provide both institutions with opportunities to become more efficient — and more competitive.

Brian Canina says that, while it’s being called a merger, in reality, it’s more of a partnership.

He was referring to the recent announcement that Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, which he serves as president, and Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank will combine their holding companies — PeoplesBancorp, MHC and SSB Community Bancorp, MHC, respectively — into one entity, which will take the former’s name.

This transaction, the latest to merge multi-bank holding companies, will create an entity with approximately $6 billion in assets, said Canina, a number that brings with it certain competitive advantages and a stronger ability to withstand increasingly thin margins in this sector.

“What we’re trying to do is create some scalability,” he explained. “Through the holding company, we can look for ways we can work together and share the back-office services to become more efficient through size.”

Overall, and outwardly at least, not much will change with this partnership, said Canina, noting that both banks will continue to operate under separate names and brands for the foreseeable future. All account information, branch banking, and digital access will remain the same for both banks throughout the transaction.

It will be, as he put it succinctly, “business as usual.”

Behind the scenes, though, the merger will provide both institutions with opportunities to become more efficient and, in many ways, leverage each other’s markets.

“The banking industry is pretty transparent in terms of being able to see the cost of goods sold,” he explained. “If you look at what the current market interest rates are for deposits, and what people are looking to get for a savings account or CD, and then you compare that to what the market prices are for a 30-year mortgage or a commercial loan … you can see the spread between the two and also see how thin that is.

“As a mutual bank, we can’t raise capital from stock issuances; we earn our capital through hard work and bottom-line earnings. As a result, it can be more challenging for a mutual bank to stay up to speed with inflation, the cost of wages, and competing with stock banks that have more access to capital.”

“The only way to continue to manage like any other business that has shrinking profit margins is to become more efficient in your operations,” he went on. “And that’s where this opportunity is important; you need size in order to become more efficient, and that’s the same in any business.”

 

Strength in Scale

Canina said this transaction reflects a trend in the industry: a growing number of mergers, or partnerships, among mutual banks and their holding companies, something that wasn’t seen as much years ago, when more mergers involved publicly traded institutions.

And they’re coming about out of necessity, he went on, adding that the size and scale they generate amount to better opportunities to compete with those larger stock banks.

“As a mutual bank, we can’t raise capital from stock issuances; we earn our capital through hard work and bottom-line earnings,” he explained. “As a result, it can be more challenging for a mutual bank to stay up to speed with inflation, the cost of wages, and competing with stock banks that have more access to capital. But we do it because we want a mission that’s focused on our communities, our customers, our employees, and giving back — and not about shareholders.

“So I think you’re going to see more of these mutual-to-mutual mergers,” he went on. “We’re starting to see them already, but I’ll think you’ll see more of them because they need to partner with each other to maintain that mutual status — and to remain relevant.”

Elaborating, he said that, when it comes to such transactions, with no stock to acquire, it’s not as much about dollars as it is about culture. And these two institutions are very similar in that regard.

“We provide the same services and technology as the larger regional and national banks, but we’re also giving back to the community, which a lot of those banks don’t do,” he went on. “That’s what we do, and when we partner with other like-minded mutual banks, we can start really competing — and giving back more to the community.”

Indeed, as noted earlier, bringing these holding companies together creates a $6 billion entity — PeoplesBank has roughly $4.4 billion in assets, and Cornerstone is a $1.6 billion institution — which creates more economies of scale and, thus, opportunities to increase overall profits, Canina explained.

And while it will be business as usual for the time being, the two banks will, over time, seek out ways to share best-in-class technologies as well as resources to become more efficient.

“Over time, we’ll look for opportunities to share employees and to share technologies to be more efficient, as a larger organization would,” he told BusinessWest, emphasizing, again, the importance of scale in banking today.

 

Promising Partnership

This quest for size helps explain other mergers of holding companies, Canina said, adding that there have been several over the past few years, including a few involving bankESB and its holding company, Hometown Financial Group Inc.

Such mergers enable institutions, often on the other end of this state or in other states, to build on each other’s success in their respective markets. It’s the same with PeoplesBank and Cornerstone.

“We can’t build 11 banking centers in the Worcester County area, and Cornerstone can’t build 21 banking centers in the Western Mass. and Northern Connecticut markets,” he explained. “But by partnering, we’re able to leverage each other’s markets and find ways to enhance each other’s franchise values in those markets by partnering together.

“We don’t necessarily need to merge with Cornerstone — we’re financially strong, and we’re doing great,” he added. “It’s more of the opportunity and what we can do better with a partner.”

 

Picture This

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Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty (center)
Picture This

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

 

Fighting Fire with Faith

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $2,500 to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Fire Fund. In December 2020, the historically black Springfield church, established in 1897, was set ablaze by an arsonist, causing an estimated $2.5 million in damages. The church’s members have been forced to worship elsewhere during the campaign to rebuild.

Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty (center)

Pictured: Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty (center) and Kylie LaPlante, assistant vice president and Business Development officer (far left), present the donation to the Rev. Terrlyn Curry Avery (center right) and church board members.

 

 

 

Let’s Talk Mental Health

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) recently announced a partnership highlighting young people’s emotional wellness during the summer months and launched a public education campaign titled “Adolescent Mental Health Doesn’t Take a Vacation.”

Kimberley Lee, chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista

Pictured, from left: Kimberley Lee, chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista; Kathleen Szegda, senior director of Community Research and Evaluation at PHIWM; and Jessica Collins, PHIWM executive director.

 

Mobile Methadone Program

Behavioral Health Network Inc. recently launched a mobile methadone program to help those struggling with opioid-use disorder. The program is the first of its kind in Western Mass., providing access to methadone from a 35-foot mobile treatment unit, which will be parked at 75 Main St. in Ware, with dosing hours Monday to Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. Intakes for new clients take place Tuesdays and Thursdays during regular operating hours.

Yazmin Ayala, medical assistant; Jessica Plescia, clinician

Pictured, from left: Yazmin Ayala, medical assistant; Jessica Plescia, clinician; Michael Navedo, driver; Alison TellierFox, senior program manager; and Laura Maceyka, program director.

Agenda

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Agenda

Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through July 29: In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated. But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell. And that’s where you come in. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due Monday, July 29, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these eight categories: Care Provider, Administrator, Emerging Leader, Community Health, Educator, Innovation, Collaboration, and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

 

Applications for Free Small Business Legal Clinic

Through Aug. 1: The Western New England University Small Business Legal Clinic is accepting applications from entrepreneurs and small-business owners seeking legal assistance for the fall 2024 semester. Under faculty supervision, law students assist clients with legal issues, including choice of entity, employment policies, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and intellectual-property issues relating to trademark applications and copyright. This is a free service available to local businesses that might not have the resources to obtain such services, and has assisted more than 500 small businesses since it opened. The clinic asks small-business owners to submit their applications by Aug. 1. Applications received after that date will be considered if additional resources are available. Students will begin providing services in September. For more information, call the Small Business Legal Clinic at (413) 782-1469 or email Marie Fletcher, Clinical Programs administrator, at [email protected].

 

 

Art Exhibit Submissions

Through Aug. 31: The Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in partnership with the college’s Thrive Student Resource Center, is seeking submissions from area artists for an exhibit titled “THRIVE: Beyond Surviving.” The exhibit will run from Oct. 31 to Dec. 20. Artists are encouraged to enter work that considers the systemic, communal, and/or individual obstacles and barriers to survival; what surviving means; how we as humans can continue to dream, push, and hope for more than the minimum; and the struggle of exhaustion versus the ability to rest. Submissions are due by Aug. 31.

 

Whip City Animal Sanctuary Annual Golf Tournament

July 27: Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fourth annual golf tournament at St. Anne Country Club in Feeding Hills. “This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and we’re working toward expanding our facilities in the near future. We’re looking for players and sponsors of all levels to come join the fun and support the sanctuary this year,” said Sonia Henderson, head of off-site fundraising for the sanctuary. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides long-term care for more than 100 abandoned, rescued, and surrendered farm animals. The sanctuary is open for public visiting hours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

 

Ride to End Homelessness

July 28: The Springfield Rescue Mission is inviting area motorcyclists to participate in its annual Ride to End Homelessness. The ride starts with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. at Sheldon Harley-Davidson, 914 Southbridge St., Auburn. It ends at the Springfield Rescue Mission, 10 Mill St., Springfield, with an after-party at 2:30 p.m. The after-party will feature raffles, food and drinks available for purchase, and live music by Night Moves, a Bob Seger tribute band. The party is free for ride participants and open to the whole community with a $10 donation per person. Walk-ins are welcome to join riders at the after-party. As an emergency shelter, mobile feeding program, rehabilitation and transformation center, and transitional living facility, Springfield Rescue Mission provides food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, Christian counseling, financial literacy, workforce development, high-school equivalency, higher-educational opportunities. and more, free of charge. Visit bit.ly/SRMRide to learn more and register for the Ride to End Homelessness.

 

Willpower Foundation Annual Golf Tournament

Sept. 3: The Willpower Foundation announced its annual golf tournament, set to take place at Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley. The tournament is open to all golf enthusiasts, with a registration fee of $125 per person. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, lunch, and opportunities to win prizes. Proceeds from the event will support the Willpower Foundation’s mission to provide financial support to children and families affected by disabilities. In addition to golfers, the Willpower Foundation is actively seeking sponsors to help offset the costs of the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities range from hole sponsorships to event sponsorships, each offering benefits and recognition. Sponsors will have the chance to showcase their commitment to the community and support a worthy cause. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit  www.willpowerfoundation.org or email Hayley Procon at [email protected].

 

Party for a Purpose

Sept. 19: With the goal of making sure Square One’s children have a new, state-of-the-art, outdoor learning and playspace, Friends on a Mission will host its annual Party for a Purpose to raise funds for the playground project at Square One’s Tommie Johnson Child & Family Center in Springfield. Now in its second year, Friends on a Mission started with a trio of friends — Bob Perry, Walter Tomala, and the late Jenn Schimmel — who set out to spend time together while giving back to the community. Their inaugural event held last fall raised more than $38,000 for Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With early sponsorship support from PeoplesBank and Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., this year’s Party for a Purpose, featuring cocktails, food, and festivities, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House in Holyoke. Interested sponsors should contact Perry at (413) 530-3787. For tickets, visit www.startatsquareone.org.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Melissa English

Melissa English

Sharon Blazejowski

Sharon Blazejowski

Joe Oliveira

Joe Oliveira

MP CPAs, a full-service certified public accounting firm offering a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services to clients of all sizes, announced the promotions of three directors who have consistently exceeded client expectations and helped enhance team development and growth within the firm. Melissa English, senior manager, has been promoted to director. She has been with the firm for 23 years, working with clients across a variety of industries. Her background includes managing audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements of nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and small to medium-sized for-profit businesses specializing in employee benefit plan audits. English serves on the board of trustees of several local organizations, including serving as treasurer of the Chicopee Galaxy Youth Athletic Assoc., as well as serving as audit chair of Viability Inc. She is a certified employee benefit plan specialist and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Sharon Blazejowski, senior manager, has been promoted to director. She has been with the firm for 28 years, working with clients across a variety of industries. Her background includes managing audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements in various industries, specializing in charter schools and nonprofit organizations by performing yellow-book and single audits under government auditing standards and uniform guidance. Blazejowski takes an active role in the local community by participating in various community fundraising and networking events, including serving as treasurer of a local youth sports team. She is a certified public accountant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Joe Oliveira, senior manager, has been promoted to director. He joined the firm in 2014 and has more than 20 years of experience providing consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients including individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working closely with high-net-worth clients, as well as private equity firms and their owners. Oliveira is currently treasurer for the Massachusetts Service Alliance and Suffield Girls Scouts. He is a certified public account in Connecticut and Massachusetts and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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Hilary Barnard

Hilary Barnard

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced Hilary Barnard in her new role as Human Resources manager. She comes to UMassFive with more than 15 years of leadership experience. Her recent roles include serving as HR director in both the healthcare and property-management sectors and, previously, as store director for a large retail chain. Barnard has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in e-learning and instructional design from Northeastern University. Additionally, she holds SHRM-CP credentials, showcasing her commitment to excellence as a certified professional recognized by the Society of Human Resources Management. In her new position, she is responsible for supporting a variety of human-resources operations and initiatives, including supporting the recruiting process, recognition programs, training and development, and a variety of other projects.

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Sabba Salebaigi-Tse

Sabba Salebaigi-Tse

The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attorney Sabba Salebaigi-Tse to the team.Sabba received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta in Canada; her juris doctorate from Thompson Rivers University in Canada, and her master of laws degree from the University of Connecticut. She advises and represents clients in various labor- and employment-law matters and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts. Her professional experience includes roles as a research assistant, legal researcher, and student clinician in various legal-aid clinics. Her background in legal research and advocacy, combined with hands-on experience in client representation and legal consulting, equips her to handle complex litigation effectively. She has received several awards for her legal research and writing skills.

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Misty Lyons

Misty Lyons

Katya Krasnova

Katya Krasnova

Misty Lyons and Katya Krasnova, assistant vice presidents and mortgage officers at Greenfield Savings Bank, have both been recognized as top loan originators in Western Mass. for 2023 by Banker & Tradesman, a financial-industry publication that tracks banking and real-estate activity in Massachusetts. Lyons has been recognized as the third-ranking loan originator by dollar volume. She joined the bank in 2019 and works out of its Amherst office at 6 University Dr., covering all of Hampshire County. Krasnova is the fourth-ranking loan originator by number of loans. She joined the bank in 2016, covers Franklin County, and works out of the Greenfield office at 400 Main St. In 2023, Greenfield Savings Bank was also the number-one purchase mortgage lender in Hampshire County and, for the 22nd year in row, was the number-one mortgage lender in Franklin County, according to Banker & Tradesman.

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Jeremy Payson

Jeremy Payson

Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced that Jeremy Payson, executive vice president and controller, has graduated from the American Bankers Assoc. Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Stonier Graduate School of Banking is a highly regarded, multi-year program designed to develop future leaders in the financial-services industry. Through a combination of intensive on-campus sessions and off-site coursework, graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of banking, from commercial lending and risk management to strategic planning and leadership development. Payson’s graduation from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking underscores Greenfield Co-op’s commitment to investing in its employees and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

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Berkshire Money Management welcomed two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin. Fitzpatrick’s goal is to continuously make Berkshire Money Management and its processes more efficient. She works closely with Chief Operating Officer Natalie Wheeler to assess company needs and identify opportunities for improvement, while and developing strategies for addressing both. Fitzpatrick is a graduate of Westfield State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in finance and a minor in economics. Prior to joining Berkshire Money Management, she worked as a branch specialist at Greylock Federal Credit Union. Martin manages the daily needs of Berkshire Money Management’s Great Barrington office, welcomes clients and guests, and manages the phone lines for the Dalton and Great Barrington offices. Before arriving at Berkshire Money Management, Martin owned and operated Bakin’ Bakery in Sheffield. She also brings more than two decades of experience in office management to the team and is in the process of earning an associate degree in business careers at Berkshire Community College. She has raised funds for various nonprofit organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and she is a member of the board of directors for Stanton Home in Great Barrington.

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Emily Leonczyk

Emily Leonczyk

The Markens Group Inc. (TMG) and ASAE, the Center for Association Leadership, announced that Emily Leonczyk recently earned the certified association executive (CAE) designation, the highest professional credential in the association industry. Leonczyk serves as executive vice president of the Markens Group, an accredited association management company based in Springfield. The designation earned by Leonczyk significantly bolsters TMG’s operational effectiveness. This prestigious credential leads to better service for association clients and stronger outcomes, such as increased membership, improved member engagement, and successful events, paving the way for TMG and its clients to achieve their strategic goals. To become a designated CAE, Leonczyk leveraged her extensive experience with association management, completed 100 hours of specialized professional development, passed a stringent examination in association management, and pledged to uphold a code of ethics. CAEs conduct ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management to maintain certification. Leonczyk holds an MBA from Drexel University. She attributes her drive, resilience, and dedication to serving others to her family, including her determined and entrepreneurial parents and brothers.

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Kim Baker

Kim Baker

Florence Bank announced it recently presented its 2024 Community Support Award to longtime employee Kim Baker. The Community Support Award was established by the bank in 1997 as a means of formally recognizing team members who are active in the community and give their personal and professional time to local nonprofit organizations. Each year, the award recipient selects an organization of his or her choice, and the bank donates $500 to that organization on the recipient’s behalf. Baker chose to support United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. Baker joined Florence Bank in 1995 and currently serves as vice president, Commercial Loan Operations and compliance officer at the bank’s main office in Florence. She is responsible for commercial-loan compliance, including regulatory and management reporting. She holds an associate degree from Holyoke Community College, a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in finance from Westfield State College, and a master’s degree in business administration from UMass Amherst. In the community, she is a member of Hatfield’s Finance Committee and the Hatfield Saint Kaz Polish Club. She volunteers for Jessie’s House, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cancer Connection, the Three County Fair, and the Northampton Saint Patrick’s Assoc. She also chairs United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region’s annual Ski United fundraising event.

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Morgan Bennett

Morgan Bennett

Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding (AQRS), a locally owned residential and commercial roofing and siding company, recently welcomed Morgan Bennett as Business Development director. In this role, she will support the company in continuing to grow and develop its customer base and geographic reach. Prior to joining the AQRS team, Bennett worked for 10 years at Holyoke Medical Center, and she also worked at WWLP 22 News in Springfield. Her past roles have helped shape her approach to customer engagement and given her notable experience supporting individuals within the community. The recently created role at AQRS attracted Bennett because of her level of comfort and passion for engaging with customers. Her personal mission is to develop a strong understanding of the needs of both the residential and commercial customer base and deliver effective solutions. The Business Development director position incorporates a variety of responsibilities. Among them, Bennett will represent the company at local events, discuss options and guide customers through the decision-making process, work with industry partners to strengthen customer knowledge about the industry, assist individuals in learning so they can make the right roofing or siding decision to support their needs, and work with organizations to continue to pay forward community giving.

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Lisa Doherty

Lisa Doherty

American International College announced the appointment of Lisa Doherty as the newest member of its board of trustees. Doherty is president and CEO of Business Risk Partners (BRP), which she co-founded with her sister, Linda Boborodea, more than 20 years ago. They started BRP in 2000 to provide professional specialty commercial liability insurance for small to medium-sized companies. While BRP initially focused on businesses with up to $50 million in revenues, it has grown as a specialty insurance underwriter and program administrator and writes policies for companies of all sizes nationwide. BRP has been awarded the “best practice” distinction, meeting the rigorous standards and best practices set by the Target Market Program Administrators Assoc. Doherty has served on the board for Veritas Preparatory Charter School in Springfield since 2010. Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Doherty is a graduate of Brown University, where she studied economics and international relations.

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John “Jack” Williams

John “Jack” Williams

Fitzgerald Law, a business advisory law firm with four locations in Springfield, East Longmeadow, Worcester and Hartford, Conn., has announced a new hire to the firm, John “Jack” Williams. Williams is a 2023 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, where he earned his juris doctor degree with a focus in transactional law. He earned his bachelor’s degree in management, cum laude, with a minor in criminal justice from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H., where he was a member of the men’s ice hockey team, including captain, for four years. He brings experience as a law clerk and attorney at Susan M. Williams, LLC, where he focused on bankruptcy matters. He also previously interned at the Law Office of Bonnie Mangan, P.C. in South Windsor, Conn., and served as a legal assistant for many years. At Fitzgerald Law, Williams will focus on transactional matters, including commercial real estate and finance, corporate governance, and business contracts. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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Alba Ago

Alba Ago

Benjamin Keogh

Benjamin Keogh

Gary DeYoung

Gary DeYoung

Sarah Zaino

Sarah Zaino

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Alba Ago, Benjamin Keogh, Gary DeYoung, and Sarah Zaino have been accepted into its law-clerk program for the 2024-25 school year. Ago is currently a candidate for a juris doctor degree at Western New England University School of Law, expecting to graduate in May 2025. She earned her bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in three years from Montclair State University in 2022, majoring in political science with double minors in social work and global security diplomacy. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Ago completed a family-law defense practicum through Western New England and worked as a family law legal assistant for the current Superior Court judge in New Jersey. Keogh is currently a candidate for both a juris doctor degree and an MBA at Western New England University, with both degrees expected in May 2025. He earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Western New England University in 2022, majoring in criminal justice and minoring in accounting. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Keogh worked as a private investigator, handling a variety of cases in Vermont, Connecticut, and Central and Western Mass. He also worked for the U.S. Census Bureau in Northern Vermont. DeYoung is currently a candidate for a juris doctor degree at Suffolk University Law School, expecting to graduate in May 2025. He holds a doctor of philosophy degree in applied human development and a master of arts degree from Boston University, and he earned his bachelor of arts degree, cum laude, from UMass Amherst. Before joining Bacon Wilson, DeYoung gained experience as a judicial intern for the U.S. District Court in Springfield and served as chair of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board in Chelsea. Zaino is currently a candidate for a juris doctor degree at Western New England University School of Law, expecting to graduate in May 2025. She earned her bachelor of science degree, cum laude, from Marist College in 2022, where she also obtained her paralegal certificate. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Zaino worked as a temporary assistant clerk for the Connecticut Supreme Appellate Courts and interned with Corbally, Gartland, and Rappleyea in Millbrook, N.Y. She founded the Italian American Law Society during her second year of law school and was also a part of the real-estate practicum this past spring.

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Florence Bank announced that it recently presented its 2024 President’s Award to three staff members for exceptional service. Established in 1995, the President’s Award recognizes outstanding performance, customer service, and overall contributions to Florence Bank. Those named are nominated by their colleagues at the bank. This year’s award recognizes Kim Downing, branch manager and assistant vice president in the Chicopee branch; Michele St. Germain, senior teller and customer-service representative in the West Springfield branch; and Christina Mullen, loan servicing manager in the main office in Florence. With 38 years in the banking industry, Downing was recognized for her communication, team management, and customer-service skills. She was also saluted for her commitment to community service. She currently serves as a board member of the Therapeutic Equestrian Center and sits on the gala committee for the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee. St. Germain has 36 years of banking experience and was saluted for her ability to quickly and effectively respond to customers’ needs, her positivity, mentoring colleagues, and communicating effectively. She was also recognized for handling customer transactions courteously and for supporting the teller operations manager and tellers to ensure efficient operations. In her role at the bank, Mullen is responsible for servicing residential mortgages and consumer loans. She was lauded for her attention to detail and ensuring that her staff provides outstanding customer service at all times. She has 34 years of experience in the industry.

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The Rotary Club of Springfield has installed Oscar Mena De Leon as its 2024-25 president, the youngest person to serve in this role. Upon graduation from Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in 2014, he received the Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year award signed by the state Senate. He is an insurance agent with Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual Company. As president of the Springfield Rotary Club, Mena De Leon said he plans to concentrate on two of Rotary’s areas of focus — basic education/literacy and the environment — to help promote the well-being and success of youth in the community.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

PeoplesBank Named Among Best Banks In Massachusetts

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank has again been honored as one of the Best Banks in Massachusetts in the seventh annual America’s Best Banks list from Forbes, and is the only bank headquartered in Western Mass. to make the list. The bank was similarly honored in 2023. The results were compiled from survey data from more than 26,000 bank customers, as well as online reviews and ratings from 2021 to 2024. Larger banks and credit unions with branches in 15 or more states — including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase — were excluded. Top regional banks and credit unions — which populate this year’s lists — have learned how to build a loyal customer base despite being smaller and having fewer resources than their larger counterparts with branches spanning the country, and often the world.

 

475 Canal St. Converted into CubeSmart Self Storage Facility

HOLYOKE — 475 Canal MA LLC announced the conversion of 475 Canal St. in Holyoke into a CubeSmart Self Storage facility. The project is spearheaded by principals James Quinn, Gary Youm, and Richard Lee, who bring a wealth of experience and vision to this development. CubeSmart, a $12 billion real-estate investment trust (REIT) known for its leadership in the self-storage industry, will oversee both the asset management and property management of the new facility. This partnership promises to bring state-of-the-art storage solutions to Holyoke residents. The facility features modern, climate-controlled units designed to meet a variety of storage needs, from personal to business use.

 

Edwards Church Invests $500,000 in Affordable-housing Fund

NORTHAMPTON — Edwards Church of Northampton has made a $500,000 investment in Way Finders’ Development Capital Fund via a low-interest loan that will provide pre-development funding for affordable-housing projects the agency manages throughout Western Mass. In 2019, the Edwards Church congregation was surveyed on their preferences for church support in the community. Results indicated that members had a strong interest in supporting affordable housing as an alternative investment of the church’s invested funds. Its investment committee subsequently sought out an affordable-housing development partner in which to invest and learned that Springfield-based Way Finders, an affordable-housing organization dedicated to bringing home stability to people across Western Mass. since 1972, manages its own Development Capital Fund, which is open to outside investors. Way Finders puts money into the fund, as do outside investors, including churches. Edwards Church is now one of those investors. The $500,000 is a loan to Way Finders, not a grant or gift. The funds earn an annual, below-market interest rate; the funds can be repaid to the church in six years if the church so chooses.

 

Monson Savings Bank Named ERC5 Business of the Year

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank was recently named the East of the River Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) Business of the Year. The announcement was made at the chamber’s 2024 annual meeting awards and reception event held at Twin Hills Country Club. “Monson Savings Bank’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals in our communities,” said Grace Barone, executive director of the ERC5. “The transformative influence of the Monson Savings Bank team under the team’s exceptional leadership is undeniable.” The community bank was chosen as the ERC5 Business of the Year by the ERC5’s board members and ambassadors, based on the bank’s achievements and contributions to the communities.

 

ArchitectureEL Awarded Contract with Holyoke Housing Authority

EAST LONGMEADOW — ArchitectureEL Inc. (AEL) has been awarded on-call architect contract for the Holyoke Housing Authority for a two-year period. The firm also continues to fulfill its obligations as the current on-call architect for the city of Holyoke and Holyoke Public Schools. ArchitectureEL Inc. provides professional design services on a wide range of projects, from renovating existing buildings to designing new. The firm has significant experience in accessibility, historic preservation, educational, and commercial design, as well as both private and multi-family residential development. AEL has developed strong local connections and provided services for the city of Holyoke and Holyoke Public schools as their on-call architect for the past two years, completing a roof and skylight replacement for the DPW, a roof and skylight replacement for the City Hall Annex, a roof replacement for the Holyoke Children’s Museum and Volleyball Hall of Fame, heating upgrades for the McMahon VRF, historical renovations on the City Council chambers located at City Hall, HVAC system replacements in the city’s elementary schools.

 

Lee Bank Foundation Awards $56,700 During Second Grant Cycle of 2024

LEE — The Lee Bank Foundation announced the allocation of $56,700 in grants to 10 organizations serving the Berkshire region, marking its second funding round of 2024. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs. The following organizations are recipients of the Lee Bank Foundation grants: Berkshire Bounty, Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts, Blackshires, Community Access to the Arts, Elizabeth Freeman Center, Focus Is Our Children, Greenagers, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, and Roots Rising. Established in 2021 to uphold Lee Bank’s commitment to community reinvestment, the Lee Bank Foundation has awarded a total of 150 grants amounting to $759,600 since its inception.

 

Connecticut Insurance Agency Joins Smith Brothers Insurance

NORTHAMPTON — Monroe Insurance Center Inc., an independent insurance and risk-management agency located in Monroe, Conn., has merged its operations with Smith Brothers Insurance, which has an office in Northampton, as well as offices across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. The leadership team at Monroe Insurance Center, including John Rodrigues, Anna Rodrigues, Peter Lozier, Gary Freeman, Alan Helfer, and Paul Ackert, will continue to serve clients and, along with their team, join Smith Brothers Insurance. They will maintain their office in Monroe while leveraging the resources of Smith Brothers.

 

Baystate Health Awards $500,000 in Better Together Grants

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health, in partnership with the Community Benefits Program, announced the recipients of the 2024 Better Together Grants. This year, proposals considered focused on advancing youth well-being through strategic interventions that seek to decrease adverse youth mental-health outcomes. Projects funded by Better Together must apply a framework of social determinants of health, be evidence-based, include routine performance evaluation, and align with Baystate’s community health needs assessment. The grantees are Community Legal Aid ($100,000 for its Family Preservation Project); Follow My Steps Foundation ($100,000 for its Steps to Empowerment Program); Latino Counseling Center ($100,000 for its Mindful Connections/Conexiones Conscientes); Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services ($100,000 for its Beat the Odds Project); and Springfield Pride Parade Organization ($100,000 for its Safe Space Program). Funding for the Better Together grants is made possible through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s determination-of-need requirements. In addition to funding the grantees, Baystate Health has also contracted with the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts to provide technical assistance and evaluation support to the grantee cohort over the next one to two years.

 

Springfield Boys & Girls Club Receives $20,000 from Keybank

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Boys & Girls Club announced that the KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank N.A., has awarded the Springfield Boys & Girls Club a $20,000 grant to support its Summer Brain Gain program. This funding supports the administration of a comprehensive program run on one-week modules and fun-themed activities that are aligned with common-core standards, focusing on learning through discovery, creative expression, and collaborative group work. The program helps the club’s members avoid learning loss over the summer, ensuring they stay on track for the upcoming school year. The vast majority of children being served by the Springfield Boys & Girls Club are from low-income families, with 65% of them raised in homes where English is a second language, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of reading, retention, and school learning. Members of KeyBank presented a ceremonial check to Borello and members of the club on June 26, when local bankers conducted a Banking Basics financial-literacy course to about 40 teen members. In addition to philanthropic support through its charitable foundation, KeyBank also provides financial resources to nonprofits within the bank’s service areas that help students achieve academically, with a particular focus on minority and low- and moderate-income populations.

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.

Chanda’s House, Inc., 723 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001. Chantal Bernard, 1125 River Road, Agawam, MA 01001. Home healthcare services for seniors.

CHICOPEE

I Buy Houses and Cars Inc., 1421 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. David Brunelle Jr., same. Buying and selling real estate through private sale.

HOLYOKE

Sixty-Six Corp., 56 Jackson St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Jo-Anne Rainone, 18 Cavalcade Blvd., Johnston, RI 02919. Nonprofit organization established to promote the education, experiences, and enjoyment of cannabis through private events and related activities.

LONGMEADOW

Freedom Writers Inc., 209 Laurel St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Erin Freed, same. Not-for-profit that provides eligible U.S. voters with information on how to register to vote, when to vote, and how to sign petitions.

MONSON

Arloma Landscaping Inc., 92 Peck Brothers Road, Monson, MA 01057. Daniel Montcalm, same. Residential and commercial landscaping, design, maintenance, and related services and products.

NORTHAMPTON

Vibes of Change Inc., 39 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060. Alexandre Pazmandy, same. Charitable organization that provides sound and movement to groups or individuals for healing purposes.

PITTSFIELD

Advocacy, Counseling and Education Services Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Noa Zehari, same. Non-for-profit organization established to provide counseling services.

Creation Industries Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Bryton Smith, same. Solar sales, equipment, distribution, and installation.

Just Add Flights Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Alison Hurley, same. AI-driven travel assistant providing personalized vacation recommendations and itinerary planning services.

Leaseclub Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Steve Goulas, same. Online peer-to-peer platform to let users transact rental real estate.

Rise & Thrive Education Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Joseph Cain, same. A concession stand raising funds for student activities while teaching entrepreneurial skills.

SPRINGFIELD

Empower Imports Inc., 146 Verge St., Springfield, MA 01129. Maygyul Izzatova, same. Transportation and trucking services.

Massachusetts Fashion Council Inc., 1500 Main St., Suite 800, Springfield, MA 01115. Ariaun Stewart, same. Charitable organization whose mission is to activate the Springfield economy at Springfield Fashion Week through the world of fashion and creative artistry.

New England Foster Parent Assoc. Inc., 50 Joseph St., Springfield, MA 01119. Lyle Akers, same. Provides legal, financial, educational, recreational, counseling, and therapeutic services to foster parents.

PDC Charitable Champions Outreach Inc., 189 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104. Ronald Perry, 23 Quorn Hunt Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092. Provides services and support within the community to benefit charitable, educational, scientific, and other activities.

Precision Construction Equipment Rentals Inc., 189 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104. Ronald Perry, same. Business of leasing construction equipment owned by the corporation.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

True Deliverance Church of God in Christ Inc., 25 Nile St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Fred Baymon, same. Local community church providing worship and social community unification.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of June 2024.

BELCHERTOWN

Happy Nail
147 North Main St.
Hailong Piao

Nicholas Monteiro Electrician
575 State St.
Nicholas Monteiro

Sage Residential Cleaning
37 Lamson Ave.
Keishla Rotger-Burgos

GREAT BARRINGTON

BR Handyman Services
7 Rose Court
William Rand

Childs & Clark Gallery
684 Main St.
Mary Childs, Lauren Clark

FEN
3 Railroad St.
Sian Jones

Flora Fina Gardens
65 Pumpkin Hollow Road
Honora Toole

Gabriel Edward Adams Gallery
252 Main St.
Gabriel Adams

Gisos Trucking LLC
2 Blue Hill Road
Ergis Aliai

Keira Ritter Design Co.
390 Main St., Suite 2
Keira Ritter

L’io Beauty and Wellness
287 Main St.
Calla Delsignore

Timbercraft Homes
247 Monument Valley Road
Mark Rosengren

Tina Sweet Massage Therapy
168 Main St., Suite 2
Tina Sweet

VIP Petcare
356 Stockbridge Road
Community Veterinary Clinics LLC

Wallflowers
38 State Road
Heidi Johnson

PITTSFIELD

413 Real Estate
2 South St.
McRay Inc.

AWC Construction LLC
108 Summer St.
Anthony Cunagin

Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service
99 West St.
Multiple Listing Service Inc.

C&C Yeastly Delights
141 Bromback St.
C&C Yeastly Delights Inc.

Chill Zone Snow Cone Factory
260 Barker Road
Jennifer Cunagin, Taea Cunagin

Extra Space Storage #7642
901 Crane Ave.
Extra Space Management Inc.

GVA Cleaning & Service
50 John St.
Faiver Molina Quisaboni

J&J Lawn Cutters
832 North St.
Jayden Abrahams

JAF Contracting
1278 North St.
Jacob Friederick

JT Nail Studio
95 Dalton Ave.
Thao Ilagan

Mammoth Construction
82 Wendell Ave.
Mammoth Construction

MJCC Cleaning Services
80 Cromwell Ave.
Mauricio Cevallos

Sanchez Cleaning Services
31 Copley Terrace
Kevin Mercado

Sideline Saloon LLC
434 Fenn St.
Timothy Carroll

Wurkforce Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
Deborah Saneman

WESTFIELD

Anto HVACR
125 Fowler St.
David Anthonovschi

B&R Home Improvement
15 Hunters Slope
Benjamin Mikhalinchik

Business Cyber Guardian
23 Linda Dr.
Joanne Brooks, Richard Brooks

The Coral Farm
9 Irene Dr.
Brian Hale

Greenline
35 Joyce Dr.
Mihai Timircan

JAT Enterprises
25 Pearl St.
Jeremy Tanguay

Junkease
24 Western Ave.
Mark Markevich, Nick Mazza

Lyubas Mobile Hair Care
243 Russell Road, #109
Lyubov Shevchenko

MJC Welding and Fabrication LLC
287 Elm St.
Matthew Caracciolo

Power Pressure Wash
558 Russellville Road
Yelisey Kafanov

Saraii Supply House
24 Meadow St.
Giali Nieves

Supreme Detailing
81 Fowler Road
Benjamin Shvetsov, Mason Dolan

Taylor Mechanical
49 Apple Orchard Heights
Rebecca Matthew

Thrifty Car Sales
300 East Main St.
Direct Auto Promotion Inc.

Truturf Lawncare
14 Sylvan Dr.
Edward Hagelstein

Two Stroke Parts
120 Shaker Road
Nicholas Mee

Uplift Beauty Supply
1029 North Road
Cassie Staudinger

VIP Petcare
81 Springfield St.
Community Veterinary Clinics LLC

WEST SPRINGFIELD

J&L Medical Services
201 Park Ave.
Lincare Inc.

Lindsay Thompson, LMHC
65 Craig Dr.
Lindsay Thompson

Maid to Clean
93 Greystone Ave.
Maid to Clean

Marmadukes Cleaner
69 Lathrop St.
Marmadukes Cleaner

MI Group US LLC
84 Chilson Road
MI Group US LLC

Siller Home Improvement Specialist
293 Elm St.
Siller Home Improvement Specialist

Western Mass Vehicle Upfitters Inc.
52 Baldwin St.
Western Mass Vehicle Upfitters Inc.

Westside Check Cashing
173 Elm St.
JMT Check Cashing Inc.

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.

Brown, Jeffrey Mark
8 Ridgeview Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/11/2024

Flichtbeil, Rachel H.
Flichtbeil, Vaughan
P.O. Box 655
Worthington, MA 01098
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/05/2024

Fournier, Kimberly Marie
112 South Royalston Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/04/2024

Hart, Charles
35 4th Ave.
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/07/2024

Hayward, William J.
1806 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/07/2024

Johnson, David G.
372 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/13/2024

Laureano, Maria Del Carmen
Estate of Carmen Maldonado
86 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/11/2024

Learned, Branden Robert
61 North Main St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/12/2024

McGovern, Kathleen D.
60 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/14/2024

Murphy, Christine M.
152 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/11/2024

Osman, Tyler J.
35 Moseley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/12/2024

Palmer, Kimberly A.
5 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/13/2024

Raleigh, Heidi J.
7 Central Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/13/2024

Rivera Crespo, Blasina
228 Old County Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/12/2024

Robert, Jonathan William
Melendez, Egdalise
119 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/03/20

Roy, Heather
Estate of Lewis O. Roy
28 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/11/2024

Sibelman, Simon Phillip
18 Cass Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/07/2024

Smith, Stephen G.
37 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/13/2024

Snyder, Valerie L.
131 Shepherd St., 1st Fl.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/11/2024

Symonds-Powell, Patricia Ann
73 North St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/13/2024

Williams, Valerie L.
1368 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/05/2024

Yost, Nadiwska Yarina
a/k/a Manon, Nadiwska Yarina
16 Lorraine Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/13/2024

Zebian, Salam
Zebian, Amira
7 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/07/2024

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

DEERFIELD

24 Elm St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $244,790
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust
Seller: Wallace A. Turner
Date: 06/05/24

93 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Emma R. Washburn
Seller: Olszewski Sugarloaf Realty
Date: 06/20/24

GREENFIELD

37 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Kristi L. Ceccarossi
Seller: William D. Spencer
Date: 06/20/24

7 Conway Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Eric Lemm
Seller: Hayley L. Gilmore
Date: 06/20/24

50 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $537,000
Buyer: James M. Sexton
Seller: Howell Chickering RET
Date: 06/11/24

14 Myers Farm Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Andrew Conant
Seller: Davin R. Tomlinson
Date: 06/12/24

18 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aidan McKenna
Seller: Elizabeth Keitel TR
Date: 06/20/24

119 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Bengtson
Seller: Shawn S. Fitzherbert
Date: 06/13/24

215 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: DSK Real Estate LLC
Seller: Judith B. Stein RET
Date: 06/12/24

MONTAGUE

13 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Timothy Sheperd
Seller: Rudolph A. Herzig
Date: 06/14/24

91 Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $890,000
Buyer: Zoe C. Abram
Seller: Ann R. Leschen-Lindell
Date: 06/13/24

185 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dowty FT
Seller: Lisa R. Sweeney
Date: 06/14/24

NEW SAL1EM

337 Wendell Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Daniel H. Lewis
Seller: Donna M. Ballantine
Date: 06/10/24

NORTHFIELD

862 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Michael Townsley
Seller: William A. Richardson
Date: 06/18/24

ORANGE

25 Beacon St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Finlay Stewart
Seller: Cheryl A. Young
Date: 06/11/24

230 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Molly J. Melanson
Seller: William H. Gale
Date: 06/17/24

Lake Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Willow St. LLC
Seller: Joshua L. Dodge
Date: 06/14/24

100 Oaklawn Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Ryan Hulbert
Seller: Jamison E. Kahn
Date: 06/11/24

118 Putnam St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Russell Bilodeau
Seller: Zacchary M. Peele
Date: 06/14/24

SHUTESBURY

315 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Adam V. Wellen
Seller: J. G. Bernhard TR
Date: 06/12/24

SUNDERLAND

142 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Raymond Caron
Seller: Keith A. Rehbein
Date: 06/20/24

19 Meadowbrook Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: George Delomonte
Seller: Sunghoon Lee
Date: 06/18/24

194 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Todd D. Sikorski
Seller: Steven D. Chamberlin RET
Date: 06/11/24

70 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $509,000
Buyer: Dallas Hubert
Seller: Robert L. Hesseltine FT
Date: 06/13/24

WHATELY

105 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $173,300
Buyer: Michael Busa
Seller: Michael R. Sorrell 2022 TR
Date: 06/14/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

32 Elizabeth St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Michael Godek
Seller: Melissa A. Dargon
Date: 06/13/24

260 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Samantha L. Morin
Seller: Kimberly J. Hayes
Date: 06/17/24

15 Hillcrest St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Stefani Ruane
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 06/14/24

69 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: James Ottino
Seller: Thomas D. Sharpe
Date: 06/20/24

60 Parker St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,500
Buyer: Vyacheslav Babinov
Seller: Patricia L. Cyranowski
Date: 06/14/24

BLANDFORD

11 Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $647,000
Buyer: Calvin Wineland
Seller: F. K. & Frances E. Fedor FT
Date: 06/12/24

15 Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $647,000
Buyer: Calvin Wineland
Seller: F. K. & Frances E. Fedor FT
Date: 06/12/24

BRIMFIELD

102 Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Gabriell M. Marquez
Seller: Steven Hin
Date: 06/18/24

CHESTER

400 US Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jane J. White
Seller: Hoppe, Siegfried, (Estate)
Date: 06/18/24

CHICOPEE

78 Alfred St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Gladys Betancourt
Seller: Hein, Egon, (Estate)
Date: 06/13/24

28 Amherst St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Clifton Barchard
Seller: Alexus N. Emond
Date: 06/14/24

32 Carter Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Analeh Kisol
Seller: Hilton, Ann Marie, (Estate)
Date: 06/20/24

48 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Michael Rohrbacher
Seller: Brett M. Salamon
Date: 06/17/24

130 Delaney Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Stephanie R. Pacinella
Seller: Cassidy Carpenter
Date: 06/17/24

186 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Green Holdings LLC
Seller: 186-194 Grattan St. TR
Date: 06/12/24

194 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Green Holdings LLC
Seller: 186-194 Grattan St. TR
Date: 06/12/24

373 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Hector M. Matias
Seller: Livingwater Capital LLC
Date: 06/12/24

36 Harrington Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: James R. Vieu
Seller: Kimberly Dout
Date: 06/14/24

1697 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Long Huynh
Seller: Stephanie S. Crews
Date: 06/20/24

43 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Tetrault
Seller: Donnell G. Hart
Date: 06/10/24

189 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Alfredo Lopez
Seller: Erin L. Barrett
Date: 06/17/24

78 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Elizabeth F. Ortiz
Seller: Roger Strange
Date: 06/18/24

1040 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $6,500,000
Buyer: Sheridan Industrial Park LP
Seller: A3 Sheridan LLC
Date: 06/14/24

640 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Epoch Ambulance LLC
Seller: Paul A. Teta
Date: 06/18/24

83 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Maxim Morozov
Seller: Joel M. Radner
Date: 06/10/24

1715 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Christopher Duprey
Seller: Duval, Donna M., (Estate)
Date: 06/14/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

462 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Vernard Mercader
Seller: Arvind K. Sundaram
Date: 06/11/24

21 Clover Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $722,950
Buyer: David S. Drobner
Seller: D. R. Chestnut LLC
Date: 06/20/24

32 Deer Run Ter.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Brian T. Houser
Seller: John P. Swienton
Date: 06/14/24

115 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Lauren McDonough
Seller: Thomas G. Bedard
Date: 06/20/24

47 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Blais M. Guzman
Seller: Robert V. Jones
Date: 06/12/24

41 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Katherine Burke
Seller: Timothy Giguere
Date: 06/20/24

160 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Thomas Ogoley
Seller: Michael J. Wilkins
Date: 06/14/24

26 Woodlawn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: William R. Bazin
Seller: Andrew Hillson
Date: 06/14/24

HAMPDEN

116 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $512,300
Buyer: Aaron Perreault
Seller: Bernadette A. Parker
Date: 06/10/24

76 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Erikas Manerskas
Seller: Claudia Muradian-Brubach
Date: 06/13/24

HOLLAND

26 Hamilton Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Derek Sorel
Seller: Kenneth P. Cook
Date: 06/14/24

3 Inlet Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Tnf Investment LLC
Seller: Ryan P. Murphy
Date: 06/14/24

35 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Cook
Seller: Daniel G. Fetko
Date: 06/14/24

33 Lee Ave.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Aimee R. Kelly
Seller: Brian Scully
Date: 06/20/24

HOLYOKE

146 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $366,500
Buyer: Benjamin Young
Seller: Corey R. Nimmer
Date: 06/20/24

61-1/2 Arthur St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: George J. Bushey
Seller: Leahy, William F., (Estate)
Date: 06/14/24

193 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Marianne G. O’Leary
Seller: William J. O’Brien
Date: 06/18/24

35 Downing Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Laura M. Ferriter
Seller: Charles R. Hausmann
Date: 06/18/24

49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Real Estate Investment Northeast LLC
Seller: B. & B. Realty Partners LLC
Date: 06/11/24

317-319 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Wayne Steed
Seller: Francisco M. Ramos
Date: 06/14/24

720 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Road Star Express Inc.
Seller: Holyoke News Co. Inc.
Date: 06/14/24

76 Merrick Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $261,900
Buyer: Erica Bradley
Seller: Jolly Jr., Robert W., (Estate)
Date: 06/11/24

79 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Emmett Higley
Seller: James Kuzeja
Date: 06/17/24

601 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Tawandah Musengi
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/10/24

12 Pinehurst Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Jessica Johnson
Seller: Caitlin Marquis
Date: 06/20/24

191 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Still
Seller: Robert W. Simpson
Date: 06/20/24

216 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Joshua J. Abbott Salazar
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 06/14/24

LONGMEADOW

73 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Quynh Nguyen
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 06/10/24

102 Belleclaire Ave
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $499,999
Buyer: Stephen H. Weigant
Seller: Rebecca L. Wales-Szyluk
Date: 06/13/24

54 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Robert P. Ide
Seller: Stanley J. Poltack
Date: 06/14/24

19 Edgemont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Murray
Seller: Haemin Lee
Date: 06/14/24

141 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Alexis Rodriguez
Seller: Denise A. Monday
Date: 06/13/24

26 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Harun Bayindir
Seller: Shahnaz B. Bozorgzadeh
Date: 06/14/24

6 Maplewood St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $448,000
Buyer: Eileen R. Cohen RET
Seller: Kevin P. Sterling
Date: 06/17/24

319 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Moochul Shin
Seller: Victor I. Shinsky
Date: 06/20/24

167 Pendleton Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,315,000
Buyer: Sarah S. Yi
Seller: Eva M. Santaniello RET
Date: 06/10/24

27 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: John Weaver
Seller: Nathan J. Hogan
Date: 06/14/24

67 Warren Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Tetyana Buescher
Seller: Stephanie L. Walker
Date: 06/14/24

12 White Oaks Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $589,900
Buyer: Nicholas Huanca
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 06/20/24

70 Williamsburg Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $782,500
Buyer: Vijayakumar Paramasivam
Seller: Sarah M. Maniaci
Date: 06/18/24

LUDLOW

217 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: David J. Del Tatto
Seller: Zachary P. Button
Date: 06/17/24

8 Daisy Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Emily Stulgis
Seller: Susan A. Theriault
Date: 06/17/24

405 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jia Zheng
Seller: Scott Falconer
Date: 06/20/24

572 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Manuel A. Carreira
Seller: Debora P. Barreto
Date: 06/18/24

5 Marion Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $211,729
Buyer: Summit Ridge Builders Inc.
Seller: Miner, Dean Allan, (Estate)
Date: 06/14/24

721 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Stephanie Taylor
Seller: Stephen W. Ricardi
Date: 06/18/24

123 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Vanessa E. Demarco
Seller: Allison M. Jessup
Date: 06/10/24

Turning Leaf Road, Lot 83
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Christopher S. Blondek
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 06/14/24

759 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $569,900
Buyer: Tran K. Nguyen
Seller: Olga Lebedinskaya
Date: 06/10/24

MONSON

300 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Thomas Palazzi
Seller: Nathan R. Olson
Date: 06/14/24

20 Upper Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Christopher Bruce
Seller: Guertin, Richard E., (Estate)
Date: 06/18/24

200 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: William Metz
Seller: Kristen Adams
Date: 06/11/24

MONTGOMERY

Southampton Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kbip LLC
Seller: Scarfo Construction Co. Inc.
Date: 06/14/24

PALMER

2118 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Melissa Beaumier
Seller: Eric B. Robertshaw
Date: 06/11/24

15 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Michael Pinsonneault
Seller: David M. Piechota
Date: 06/12/24

6-8 Crest St.
Palmer, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Colton Skorupski
Seller: Peter P. Skorupski
Date: 06/13/24

14 Sasur St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: George Hirtle
Seller: Deborah J. Galinski
Date: 06/18/24

Springfield St., Lot 17
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Olszewski
Seller: Waclaw J. Bernard IRT
Date: 06/14/24

SPRINGFIELD

97 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Katherine C. Toledo
Seller: Archimede L. Jerome
Date: 06/14/24

96 Almira Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Mirlande Georges
Seller: Matahari RT
Date: 06/14/24

21 Amherst St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jaida Gresham
Seller: Dorothy M. Besaw-Woodall
Date: 06/20/24

131 Arvilla St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Bumberger, Arthur F., (Estate)
Date: 06/14/24

54 Athol St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Laura A. Marquez
Seller: Lezinski, Anthony, (Estate)
Date: 06/12/24

46 Bancroft St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Martin Ssekyewa
Seller: Onstar Properties AA LLC
Date: 06/12/24

62 Bartels St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $323,800
Buyer: Claudia Muradian-Brubach
Seller: William V. Plourde
Date: 06/13/24

122 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Lourdes S. Townsend
Seller: Elaina A. Mendrala
Date: 06/10/24

111 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kristen Calkins
Seller: Peter A. Varley
Date: 06/13/24

Boston Road (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $4,722,707
Buyer: Bar CW Springfield LLC
Seller: Store Master Funding Xii
Date: 05/03/24

69 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Skyspec LLC
Seller: Jason W. Brierley
Date: 06/17/24

29 Brickett St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Mercedes Dunkelly-Taylor
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 06/18/24

124 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Dorothy J. Mendenhall
Date: 06/17/24

32 Brittany Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Evelyn Solivan
Seller: Roger H. Cant
Date: 06/14/24

41 Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: 41 Brookdale Drive LLC
Seller: Npn Realty LLC
Date: 06/18/24

23 Brooks St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Kadisha Velasquez
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 06/18/24

70 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Victoria B. Chance
Seller: Leon Woods
Date: 06/20/24

243 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Paramount Grizzlies LLC
Seller: Lino Carrasquillo
Date: 06/10/24

60 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Allan Comerbatch
Seller: 60 Clayton St. Land Trust
Date: 06/14/24

150 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $163,800
Buyer: Stanwich Moratge Loan TI
Seller: Wanda Pierce
Date: 06/10/24

169 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Ceresa
Date: 06/14/24

98 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Mary Critelli
Seller: Elvin Ramos
Date: 06/14/24

92 Cornell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 06/18/24

80-82 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Northeast Capital LLC
Seller: Jennifer M. Ribeiro
Date: 06/20/24

74 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Tin Nguyen
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 06/11/24

158 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Dianne Tatro
Seller: Kimberly A. Dearing
Date: 06/14/24

107 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Galdamez
Seller: SLC Associates LLC
Date: 06/13/24

31 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Jaime Richter
Seller: Gail F. Purcell
Date: 06/14/24

336 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jake M. Ollmann
Seller: Jose O. Reyes-Santiago
Date: 06/20/24

90 Elijah St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nkemdilim J. Anam
Seller: Elijah Street RT
Date: 06/13/24

29 Eton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gabrielle Rodzen
Seller: 29 Eton RT
Date: 06/12/24

62 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Julio J. Bonilla-Jusino
Seller: Kristen R. Podziemski
Date: 06/10/24

42 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Nres LLC
Seller: Hall, Arnold C., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/24

184 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $143,700
Buyer: Tascon Homes LLC
Seller: Jamie R. Martin
Date: 06/10/24

184 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Aldo Properties LLC
Seller: Tascon Homes LLC
Date: 06/20/24

49 Jean Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Khl Group
Seller: Diane M. Guihan
Date: 06/11/24

190 Kendall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $146,230
Buyer: Mass. Detox Holdings LLC
Seller: Northeast Health Group Inc.
Date: 06/14/24

110 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: First Landing Investments LLC
Seller: Lmo Realty LLC
Date: 06/18/24

110 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,775
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: First Landing Investments LLC
Date: 06/18/24

38-40 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Jose O. Morales
Seller: Mary Perakis
Date: 06/10/24

154 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Everett Washburne
Seller: Christopher G. Banas
Date: 06/14/24

111 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Navjot Singh
Seller: Edwin O. Quiles
Date: 06/17/24

33 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Nonye Madufor
Seller: Erica Pagan
Date: 06/10/24

34 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Desiree Velez
Seller: Emely Figueroa
Date: 06/10/24

24-26 Los Angeles St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Springfield Home Development LLC
Seller: Gregory D. Wilson
Date: 06/14/24

111 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Cliff A. Paredes
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 06/18/24

99-101 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jean Louis
Seller: Pfgc LLC
Date: 06/11/24

57 Oakwood Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Carleen V. Charles
Date: 06/13/24

2171 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Victoria Guzman
Seller: Karen Edwards
Date: 06/17/24

90 Park Dr.
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: David Tougias
Seller: James E. Fenlason
Date: 06/11/24

1883 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Nathan Calebaugh
Seller: Chad White
Date: 06/13/24

23 Parkwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Lizbeth M. Del Toro-Mejias
Seller: Mishel Ahuatl
Date: 06/14/24

17 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Spring Park Prop Inc.
Date: 06/10/24

115 Piedmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alexis Maldonado
Seller: Jesus M. Ortiz
Date: 06/14/24

45-47 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Joanna C. Laghetto
Seller: Shannon M. Mann
Date: 06/10/24

59 Redfern Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Tyasia M. James
Seller: Cortez, Luis, (Estate)
Date: 06/10/24

42 Riggold St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Guilmar E. De Paz Ortega
Seller: Manuel Colon
Date: 06/12/24

84-86 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Steven Aguasvivas
Seller: John Ashmore
Date: 06/18/24

103 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Equity TCompany
Seller: Debra A. Allen
Date: 06/10/24

165 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Victoria A. Rodriguez
Seller: James Darosa
Date: 06/11/24

75-79 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andrea Ciano
Seller: Kec Properties LLC
Date: 06/14/24

33-35 Smith St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Lucas M. Herrera
Seller: Roberto Santos
Date: 06/14/24

184-186 Stafford St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Grit & Gratitude Wrestling
Seller: Crocker Building Co. Inc.
Date: 06/14/24

61 Stanhope Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Randall W. Bevan
Seller: Jacqueline Parker
Date: 06/10/24

824 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Marie H. Danestan
Seller: Santiago R. Oliva
Date: 06/17/24

11 Sumner Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Ortiz
Seller: Alicia Lockwood
Date: 06/11/24

95 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Angel Rodriguez
Date: 06/14/24

65 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kimberly Camilo-Santos
Seller: Jairo M. Rodriguez
Date: 06/17/24

182 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,900
Buyer: Mary L. Rasanen
Seller: Aaron R. Perreault
Date: 06/10/24

100-102 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $218,100
Buyer: Posiadlosc LLC
Seller: Huguette K. Williams
Date: 06/14/24

106 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Gretchen R. Drane
Seller: Stephanie L. Taylor
Date: 06/18/24

34-36 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: SH Properties LLC
Seller: Liquori, Vincenzo, (Estate)
Date: 06/14/24

192-198 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Spring Park Properties Inc.
Date: 06/10/24

17-19 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Mlb Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Seajay Group LLC
Date: 06/11/24

1275 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Victor A. Carillo Ramos
Seller: Lavotto Group LLC
Date: 06/14/24

SOUTHWICK

231 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Wes Properties LLC
Seller: Richard T. Zapponi
Date: 06/11/24

233 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Wes Properties LLC
Seller: Richard T. Zapponi
Date: 06/11/24

10 Dairy Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Donnell G. Hart
Seller: Kevin Meder
Date: 06/10/24

39 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Grafton Lt
Seller: Kathleen R. Dziura
Date: 06/18/24

18 Silvergrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $639,900
Buyer: Katherine C. Garvey
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 06/13/24

9 South Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Lauren K. Bolduc
Seller: Malcolm D. Debay
Date: 06/13/24

3 White St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Tyler Wild
Seller: Timothy Blais
Date: 06/12/24

WALES

22 Tiderman Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Devin Weidler
Seller: Jody Weidler
Date: 06/12/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

37 East School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Emil Lachinov
Seller: Reinaldo Rivera
Date: 06/18/24

10 Elizabeth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Mark E. Gehring
Seller: Joseph Switzler
Date: 06/17/24

54-56 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Arshad Mehmood
Seller: Amjad Real Estate LLC
Date: 06/17/24

17 George St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Sara Tleis
Seller: Mahmoud Jnaed
Date: 06/14/24

110 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Krishna Kharel
Seller: Mahendra Bhattarai
Date: 06/20/24

89 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Noel V. Martinez
Seller: Joseph E. Brown
Date: 06/20/24

WESTFIELD

55 Apple Orchard Heights
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $560,500
Buyer: Syed S. Abbas
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/14/24

147 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Juanita Veveros
Seller: Joseph P. Pouliot
Date: 06/14/24

289 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $491,000
Buyer: Brandon D. Fraichard
Seller: Joseph J. Garlo
Date: 06/18/24

27 East Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Evghenii Covileac
Seller: Louis J. Siano
Date: 06/17/24

102 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $376,214
Buyer: Alice Mosijchuk
Seller: Francisco R. Matos
Date: 06/10/24

71 Flynn Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Viorika Nelson
Seller: Michael P. Morin
Date: 06/12/24

207 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Tyler D. Hess
Seller: John M. Callahan
Date: 06/14/24

17 Green Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Peter Lutaya
Seller: Dlemelin Property Management LLC
Date: 06/11/24

125 Medieros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Forest Family Real Estate LLC
Seller: Cygnus Properties LLC
Date: 06/13/24

815 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: 815 North Road LLC
Seller: Onsite Mammography LLC
Date: 06/13/24

969 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 969 & 979 Southampton Road
Seller: Denardo Realty LLC
Date: 06/12/24

979 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: 969 & 979 Southampton Road
Seller: Denardo Realty LLC
Date: 06/12/24

295 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Kevin Cloonan
Seller: Scot W. Brzoska
Date: 06/18/24

21 West Glen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Maria Vancini
Seller: Dennis P. Mayhew
Date: 06/14/24

278 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jessie E. Pratt
Seller: Jeffrey T. Pratt
Date: 06/14/24

WILBRAHAM

21 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: David M. Blumenstiel
Seller: Santosh Puri
Date: 06/20/24

26 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Haroon Balwa
Seller: Burt H. Fahy
Date: 06/17/24

19 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $196,560
Buyer: Blas J. Nunez
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 06/11/24

166 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Tony J. Ribeiro
Seller: Marcel Nunes
Date: 06/14/24

100 Sandalwood Dr., Lot 100
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $493,885
Buyer: Danielle L. Beaulieu
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 06/14/24

424 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ethan J. Eady
Seller: Anne Jacque
Date: 06/17/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

117 Chestnut St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jennifer J. Meyer
Seller: Lasalle, David E., (Estate)
Date: 06/18/24

8 Foxglove Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Jessica Muskin-Pierret
Seller: Hilda M. Puente
Date: 06/14/24

10 Hitching Post Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Charles Dana
Seller: Karen L. Ching
Date: 06/20/24

435 Market Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Ellen Broselow
Seller: Carol Connare
Date: 06/14/24

874 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Eawoftd LLC
Seller: Sbd RET
Date: 06/10/24

14 Nutting Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Xiaowei Chen
Seller: Carlos Santiago
Date: 06/17/24

41 Shays St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Danielle A. Bochneak
Seller: Sabine H. Cray RET
Date: 06/18/24

319 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Michael Lee
Seller: Christopher L. Price
Date: 06/18/24

55 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $836,000
Buyer: Sunghoon Lee
Seller: Nathan K. Smith
Date: 06/13/24

BELCHERTOWN

70 Aldrich St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Yandle Kuo
Seller: Patrick S. Fitzgerald
Date: 06/17/24

271 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dennis J. O’Connor
Seller: Leah Lamoureux
Date: 06/12/24

41 Oasis Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $662,500
Buyer: Timothy Drost
Seller: Melissa A. Madden
Date: 06/18/24

19 Old Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Yunjuang Seo
Seller: Robert J. Carroll
Date: 06/17/24

56 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $173,250
Buyer: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Timothy A. Stoltz
Date: 06/20/24

163 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Kam C. Lau
Seller: William J. Sordillo
Date: 06/17/24

24 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: George W. Braid
Seller: Yuk S. Chan
Date: 06/20/24

EASTHAMPTON

1 Autumn Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Patrica Crowley
Seller: Karen S. Kuhr
Date: 06/10/24

4 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Matthew S. Gardner
Seller: Lisa A. Darragh
Date: 06/17/24

100 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Amanda Sharron
Seller: Philip Leblanc
Date: 06/14/24

265 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,400
Buyer: Melanie Conklin
Seller: Wendy Kirby
Date: 06/18/24

GRANBY

51 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Justin E. Fuglestad
Seller: Veitenheimer, Ruby C., (Estate)
Date: 06/10/24

140 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Nicole M. McKinstry
Seller: Elaine M. Chaloux
Date: 06/14/24

7 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Michelle Bushey
Seller: John D. Giroux
Date: 06/12/24

HATFIELD

7 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Robert Vollinger
Seller: Marilyn L. Fifield
Date: 06/14/24

470 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $537,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Jacques
Seller: Mark E. Kelleher
Date: 06/13/24

8 Molloy Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Chenvert Properties LLC
Seller: Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB9
Date: 06/20/24

HUNTINGTON

121 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Gordon M. Richardson
Seller: Richarrson NT
Date: 06/18/24

Thomas Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thomas Road Land Trust
Seller: David P. Baillargeon
Date: 06/17/24

Thomas Road (off)
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: David P. Baillargeon
Seller: David P. Baillargeon
Date: 06/17/24

MIDDLEFIELD

153 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Clayton
Seller: Denise M. Lucas
Date: 06/10/24

NORTHAMPTON

119 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $594,475
Buyer: Leah Varsano
Seller: Thomas Sadoski
Date: 06/18/24

392 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Mark L. Mervine
Seller: Gena M. Downey LT
Date: 06/14/24

17 Harrison Ave
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Barton
Seller: Renee S. Westein
Date: 06/13/24

84 Longview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Colin D. Chickles
Seller: Minh H. Le
Date: 06/14/24

24 Massasoit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $915,000
Buyer: Pamela Rosen
Seller: Elliot Fratkn RET
Date: 06/20/24

24 Murphy Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Susan B. Edelstein
Seller: Bettie F. Farber
Date: 06/10/24

111 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Georgia N. Crump
Seller: Deevia C. Patel
Date: 06/20/24

311 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $930,000
Buyer: Shira Bettinger LT
Seller: Lindsay Hunter
Date: 06/10/24

31 South Park Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Steven R. Roszko
Seller: D. J. Narkewicz & Y. Mikich
Date: 06/14/24

160 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Dexter D. Dong
Seller: Marjorie A. Shearer
Date: 06/12/24

11 Valley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Ingrid R. Gugler
Seller: Equity TCom
Date: 06/20/24

8 Villone Dr.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Kirkpatrick Realty LLC
Seller: Dtj Properties LLC
Date: 06/14/24

SOUTH HADLEY

11 Central Ave
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Hannah Laue
Seller: Elias D. Os
Date: 06/10/24

15 Tampa St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Kranz
Seller: Jaswinder Kour
Date: 06/10/24

11 Wildwood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Edwin Quiles
Seller: Dubuc, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 06/17/24

21 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Quentin S. Amrani
Seller: Sarah G. Ritchie
Date: 06/17/24

SOUTHAMPTON

29 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Mary Britton
Seller: Rgb Idustries Inc
Date: 06/14/24

23 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Truehart Inc.
Date: 06/18/24

19 Duggan Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: James Barry
Seller: Alexander Kozodoy
Date: 06/10/24

Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Holyoke W. Works
Seller: Scott Cebula
Date: 06/18/24

6 Laurie Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Garry L. Parks
Seller: Mark E. Challet
Date: 06/17/24

Southampton Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kbip LLC
Seller: Scarfo Construction Co. Inc.
Date: 06/14/24

52 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Alexppark LLC
Seller: Joyce E. Bard
Date: 06/12/24

WARE

123 Bacon Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Yaojun Liu
Seller: Cun S. Chen
Date: 06/18/24

21 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $282,044
Buyer: Mortgage Assets Mgmts. Series I
Seller: Daigle, Claire C., (Estate)
Date: 06/12/24

15 Sherman Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Wesley D. Mariere
Seller: Christopher A. Hubbard
Date: 06/12/24

32-34 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Adcc100 LLC
Seller: Depina & Saintil Investments LLC
Date: 06/17/24

72 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Crystal Brown
Seller: Scott M. Fortin
Date: 06/17/24

WORTHINGTON

153 Kinnebrook Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $729,000
Buyer: Mark E. Challet
Seller: Fisk FT
Date: 06/17/24

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2024.

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Child Development
989 James St.
$394,120 — Abate and remove windows; install new windows, storefronts, and entrances

Chicopee Falls Lodge 1849
244 Fuller Road
$75,000 — Replace what is being demolished, rebuild entryway leading to bar area

Colvest/Wilbraham LLC
1284 Memorial Dr.
$301,334.44 — Replace floor and wall tiles, wall coverings, and interior lighting

Fairview Knights of Columbus
1599 Memorial Dr.
$20,000 — Install drive-up elements, clearance bar, canopy, digital menu board, building canopies, and other elements for Dunkin’ Donuts

N. Riley Realty LLC
621 Grattan St.
$1,000 — Fill in cellar hole

Shawinigan Drive LLC
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$14,977,000 — Renovations for regional dispatch center for monitoring and controlling emergency services for several Western Mass. communities

Sherroy LLC
1410 Memorial Dr.
$214,000 — Tenant buildout of existing space for food services

Standex International Corp.
939 Chicopee St.
$250,000 — Renovation into adult day health center

HADLEY

63 East Realty LLC
63 East St.
N/A — Replace equipment in dental office

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco LLC
373 Russell St.
N/A — Supply and install HVAC systems

Chun Suk Yoon
99 Russell St.
N/A — Replace front awning

NORTHAMPTON

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$162,773 — Modify storage area and install new sterilizer

Falk 41 Main LLC
41 Main St.
$3,000 — Interior renovation

Hill Institute
77 Pine St.
$62,500 — Pavilion

Lathrop Community Inc.
680 Bridge Road
$45,000 — Interior renovation

Lathrop Home
215 South St.
$78,929 — Renovate two full bathrooms

Mill River Music Inc.
135 King St.
$90,000 — Interior alterations

Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
278 Burts Pit Road
$26,500 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
286 Burts Pit Road
$24,500 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Safe Journeys LLC
32 Vernon St.
$4,600 — Roofing

 

PITTSFIELD

Thomas Abate
75 Wendell Ave.
$30,000 — Roofing

CW Acquisitions LLC
1685 West Housatonic St.
$410,000 — Non-bearing wall removal

Diplacon Investments
315 Dalton Ave.
$83,600 — Roofing

Michele Mazzeo
416 Tyler St.
$125,179 — Interior alteration to fit dental office

Mental Health and Substance Abuse
184 Bradford Road
$36,300 — Roofing

Mirabito Holdings Inc.
25 Downing Parkway
$199,999 — Roofing

Nicholas R. Disantis Revocable Trust
3 Lanckton Court
$17,000 — Roofing

Phoenix Merrill Road LLC
676 Merrill Road
$269,000 — Roofing

Somnath LLC
1055 South St.
$195,000 — In-ground gunite pool and spa

Swam Realty LLC
724 Tyler St.
$40,000 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

1441 Main Street LLC
1441 Main St.
$205,796 — Alter first-floor interior space for TD Bank

City of Springfield
20 Lydia St.
$735,463 — Alter interior space in two classrooms on ground floor of Dorman School

FB Development LLC
1537 Main St.
$1,624,745 — Alterations for new tenant on first floor of Fuller Block Building, including installation of new west stairway layout between first and second floors and improvements to second-floor west stairway layout

Gulmohar Hospitality LLC
711 Dwight St.
$85,000 — Remove and replace nine antennas and six remote radio units on T-Mobile cellular communication tower

Helmut Lederer, Christine Lederer
1918 Wilbraham Road
$220,000 — Interior upgrades and modifications at Dunkin’ Donuts

New North Citizens Council Inc.
4 Birnie Ave.
$719,500 — Alter third floor of New North Community Center into transitory dormitories

Westfield Gains Entrepreneurial Momentum

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Mayor Mike McCabe, left, presents Westfield G&E General Manager Tom Flaherty
Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

Mayor Mike McCabe, left, presents Westfield G&E General Manager Tom Flaherty

Mayor Mike McCabe, left, presents Westfield G&E General Manager Tom Flaherty with a proclamation marking the utility’s 125th anniversary.

 

Mike McCabe isn’t sure how or why Westfield hasn’t really been part of the discussion when it comes to stops on the planned — most believe we’ve moved past using the word proposed — east-west rail line.

But the city’s mayor is intent on changing that.

He’s been talking with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and stating the city’s case for being a stop on the line, which is being touted as a way to level the playing field between the eastern and western portions of the state. And he believes it’s a strong case that involves everything from geography and the city’s size (roughly 40,000 people) to the fact that it already has a historic station that could turn back the clock and serve in that role again.

“We have an existing train station that Amtrak goes past every day, so I’m trying to encourage some real talk about getting Westfield on the east-west rail plan,” he said, adding that it’s been probably a half-century since a passenger train stopped in the city. “I don’t know why we weren’t in the game in the first place, but I don’t think it’s too late to get in the game.”

McCabe, re-elected to a second two-year term last November, believes a rail stop would bring more people, and more vibrancy, to a city that has been seeing progress on many fronts.

That includes its long-suffering downtown, which is seeing new life, as other area urban centers have, through a wave of entrepreneurship that has brought new businesses and especially restaurants specializing in everything from burritos to coffee to crepes, with more on the way.

“We’re not the old drive-through that we once were,” said Peter Miller, the city’s director of Community Development, noting that, in addition to new businesses, the downtown now has a new gathering place, or plaza, in the heart of downtown.

Located on the site of the former Newberry’s department store, which was destroyed by fire nearly 40 years ago and never replaced, the venue, named Elm Street Plaza, complete with a stage, will host concerts, food trucks, and other programs and happenings, making the downtown more of a destination while also going a long way toward solving that area’s biggest problem — a lack of parking, Miller noted.

Amanda Waterfield, who recently marked a year as executive director of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, agreed.

“One of the problems we’ve had in town has been parking,” she said. “And this park has added a lot of convenient parking in the downtown. And I know many of the merchants and businesses downtown struggled with that a little bit because the on-street parking is limited.”

Meanwhile, there is progress on many other fronts as well, from efforts to build a new police station to the highly anticipated arrival of the F-35 fighter jets, the next generation of planes to be flown and maintained by the Air National Guard’s 104th Tactical Fighter Group, based at Barnes Municipal Airport. Other developments include early-stage talks about replacement of the now 50-year-old Westfield High School; emerging plans for revitalizing the area just off Turnpike exit 41 (formerly exit 3); new, affordable housing in the old City Hall; and creation of new athletic fields and a track-and-field stadium at the high school, a $11 million project that will be funded essentially through larger in-lieu-of-tax payments by the city’s municipal utility, Westfield Gas & Electric.

Amanda Waterfield

Amanda Waterfield

“This park has added a lot of convenient parking in the downtown. And I know many of the merchants and businesses downtown struggled with that a little bit because the on-street parking is limited.”

The G&E, as it’s known, is marking its 125th anniversary this year, a milestone it is celebrating in many ways, from a fireworks celebration at a recent Westfield Starfires baseball game to an event with retirees in May to a blood drive in cooperation with Baystate Noble Hospital, something that will become a monthly happening.

It’s also marking the occasion with continued growth of what has become an intriguing business success story — Whip City Fiber.

The high-speed internet division of the G&E, which was formed 10 years ago, now boasts more than 17,000 customers in more than 20 communities across Western Mass., with more being added to the portfolio, said Tom Flaherty, general manager of the G&E.

Indeed, West Springfield, East Longmeadow, and Southwick are in the later stages of development of their networks, which will be built out by the G&E, which serves as their internet service provider, he said, adding that the G&E’s track record for success has led to communities from the other end of the state, such as Falmouth and Bourne on Cape Cod, reaching out to tap into that expertise.

For this latest installment of our Community Spotlight series, we turn the lens on Westfield, where progress is taking center stage downtown and elsewhere — figuratively, but also quite literally.

 

A New Flavor to Downtown

McCabe, as most locals know, served in the Westfield Police Department for 36 years, rising to the rank of captain, before deciding to change gears and seek the corner office in 2021.

He told BusinessWest he enjoys being the city’s CEO and most aspects of the job, especially work to conceive projects and bring them to fruition.

The new Elm Street Plaza

The new Elm Street Plaza, which will host concerts and other events, is one of many new additions to the downtown Westfield landscape.

There have been several such projects in recent years, including the creation of Elm Street Plaza, which, as noted, brought a successful end to talk that began in 1985 about what to do with the rather large hole in the downtown created by the loss of Newberry’s.

Funded with ARPA money, created at a cost of $1.2 million, and officially opened last fall, the plaza is already paying dividends, said the mayor, noting that, in addition to bringing people downtown for various gatherings, the space has created much-needed off-street parking in an area that has seen several new businesses open over the past few years — businesses that need parking.

“Downtown seems to be coming back together again — it seems more vibrant than in the past,” said McCabe, noting the addition of several restaurants that have brought a new flavor to the area — actually, several of them.

“There’s a lot of young entrepreneurs, a lot of new-American entrepreneurs, a lot of women entrepreneurs who are really taking a chance to pursue their passions and their businesses downtown, and it’s been inspiring.”

“We have an incredible variety of international flavors, whether it’s Polish pierogies or Ukrainian crepes or kabobs,” he said. “You can get any flavor you want downtown.”

The growing list of eateries includes everything from Ray Ray’s Café on Main Street to Two Rivers Burrito on Elm Street; from Crave Café, specializing in crepes, which recently opened at the corner of Elm and School streets, to Circuit Coffee, on the other corner of Elm and School.

Another important addition to that portfolio, Tribeca Gastro Bar & Grill, an upscale tapas bar, is set to open soon (a specific date has not been set) on the ground floor of the historic Lambson’s Furniture building on Elm Street, directly across from the plaza.

“They’re crediting the plaza project with their decision to locate downtown,” said Miller, adding that entrepreneurial gambits like Tribeca are fueling a resurgence downtown, one that has been decades in the making.

“It’s been a slog, certainly, and we can’t take credit for what’s been happening,” he said of efforts to breathe new life into a downtown that, like most others in the region, has been forced to reinvent itself over the past few decades amid dramatic changes in the retail landscape.

Crave Café

Crave Café is one of many new restaurants that are, collectively, making downtown Westfield more of a destination.

“The small-business community has been much more creative over the course of the past six to eight years,” he went on. “There’s a lot of young entrepreneurs, a lot of new-American entrepreneurs, a lot of women entrepreneurs who are really taking a chance to pursue their passions and their businesses downtown, and it’s been inspiring.”

Miller said he expects the downtown to benefit greatly from another ongoing initiative — a bid to create a cultural district in that area.

“We’ve applied to the Mass. Cultural Council for the designation of a cultural district on Elm Street, which we hope will provide us with a collaborative that will help to better market the downtown,” he explained, noting that the city had a business-improvement district doing some of this work, but it disbanded several years ago.

“We’ve seen these districts be successful in places like Easthampton, Great Barrington, and communities as small as Cummington, and we’re hopeful that putting together a group that’s focused exclusively on the downtown will help us to better market what we have here.”

Elaborating, Miller said this was the first time the city and its leadership have felt comfortable applying for creation of a cultural district, and the decision was sparked by the work of several nonprofit groups, including ArtWorks Westfield, formed five years ago, which has committed to an eight-week, Friday-night concert series in the new plaza, among other initiatives, including several art-walk events.

 

A New Gig

It was a desire to be part of this resurgence that prompted Waterfield to put aside work in print journalism — she was the owner and publisher of West Springfield Lifestyle magazine — and pursue the job as director of the Greater Westfield Chamber, which also represents Southwick and the hilltowns to the west of the city.

“It was a position that checked a lot of boxes for me,” she explained. “I’ve been a long-time Westfield resident, I love communications, I love community development, I’ve been an engaged member of the Kiwanis Club here, so I have a lot of interests here and decided to make the switch. And I’m very happy that I did.”

Westfield at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1669
Population: 40,834
Area: 47.4 square miles
County: Hampden
Residential Tax Rate: $15.97
Commercial Tax Rate: $31.39
Median Household Income: $45,240
Median Family Income: $55,327
Type of Government: Mayor, City Council
Largest Employers: Westfield State University, Baystate Noble Hospital, Mestek Inc., Savage Arms Inc., Advance Manufacturing Co.
* Latest information available

Since arriving, she’s been focused on building membership (she’s increased that number to roughly 235), meeting each member (she figures she’s about halfway there), developing a new strategic plan, and putting in place an ambassador program to help members, especially the newer ones, make the most of their membership.

Overall, she sees renewed vibrancy downtown, momentum that’s measured in various ways — from the steady number of ribbon cuttings for new businesses to the growing roster of events in the new plaza downtown.

“I love those ribbon cuttings because, to me, that shows an investment in our community,” she said, adding that the growing number of such ceremonies shows that more are willing to make that investment and thus become part of an ongoing story of revitalization.

The G&E has long been part of that story, providing comparatively lower-cost energy and, more recently, reliable, gigabit internet service to a growing mix of residential and commercial customers.

“We’ve seen these districts be successful in places like Easthampton, Great Barrington, and communities as small as Cummington, and we’re hopeful that putting together a group that’s focused exclusively on the downtown will help us to better market what we have here.”

As the utility marks 125 years, the emergence of Whip City Fiber has become one of the utility’s better success stories. As noted, it began 10 years ago with service to the Route 20 corridor in Westfield. Today, the business has expanded to communities near the Quabbin to the east and to the hilltowns and well beyond to the north and west.

“Whip City Fiber has diversified the Gas & Electric to not just be focused on natural gas and electricity with essentially zero growth other than potentially a handful of residential customers each year and a few new commercial customers,” Flaherty explained, adding that it has become a solid business that continues to grow each year.

The success of the venture can be attributed to manner in which the G&E becomes full partners with the communities it serves, he added, providing turnkey operations.

“We’re the network operator, which means we handle soup to nuts, everything involved with their network, from billing customer service to tech customer service,” he said. “We don’t touch their money; it goes right into the town’s account, but we physically do all of the management of their department for them.”

He noted that there is considerable competition, not just from the major players such as Comcast and Verizon Fios, but also from other municipal utilities, including those in Chicopee and South Hadley. The G&E’s main competitive advantages are size and proven capabilities, he went on.

“We’ve built out 20 communities outside of Westfield, so we know the process; we know what that takes,” he told BusinessWest, adding that this track record for success has helped bring on new partnering communities, including Southwick and East Longmeadow.

 

Bottom Line

Getting back to east-west rail, McCabe acknowledged that the city is somewhat late to this party, but hopefully not too late.

If he can manage to gain the ear of the state and make Westfield a stop on that line, that would bring another dose of momentum to a community that is seeing large amounts of it — on many different fronts.

 

Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Grows with the Flow

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The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club offers rowing activities for all experience levels
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Executive Director Ben Quick

Executive Director Ben Quick

 

Ben Quick recognizes that the Connecticut River, particularly the stretch that runs through Springfield, has what he calls a “checkered past” as … well, not the cleanest riverway, and perhaps a negative reputation in some corners, based on that past, that lingers today.

But those who actually use the river for recreation on a regular basis — and Quick, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, certainly counts himself among them — tell a much different story.

“People who come to our riverfront here in Springfield for rowing or dragon boating and see what we have, between the quality of the water and the views and the infrastructure, say, ‘why aren’t there 10 clubs here? Why isn’t everybody out on this water? Why aren’t more people enjoying it?’” Quick said.

It’s a message he likes to share. “The mission of our organization is to bring guests, visitors, and residents of Greater Springfield to the riverfront for some healthy, outdoor, fun recreation. The river itself has got a checkered past, and part of our job is to enlighten people with proper information, safe experiences, and a positive takeaway, so they go home and tell their friends, ‘hey, you know what? The Connecticut River in Springfield is absolutely gorgeous, and there’s all kinds of fun stuff you can do there. Why not check it out?’”

“People who come to our riverfront here in Springfield for rowing or dragon boating and see what we have, between the quality of the water and the views and the infrastructure, say, ‘why aren’t there 10 clubs here? Why isn’t everybody out on this water? Why aren’t more people enjoying it?’”

The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC) was established by a small group of rowing enthusiasts in 2009 to promote river-based recreational activities, sporting activities, and river access in general.

“They got together on a patch of grass a little further downstream from us and organized as a rowing club,” Quick noted, adding that they put a proposal together to occupy what is now the club’s home, at North Riverfront Park on the river’s shore, in a building that dates back to 1901.

“Since then, we have grown our organization from a small group on a patch of grass to about 50 kids, about 60 adults, and hundreds of visitors every year who participate in our programs,” he told BusinessWest. “We started off as a rowing organization … in fact, PVRC originally stood for Pioneer Valley Rowing Club. But soon after we were organized, we expanded and offered dragon boating, which is the fastest-growing water sport in the world. And we realized that we had much more to offer than rowing. So that’s where Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club came from.”

Speaking of dragon boating, the 10th annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival is coming up on July 20, and has become the club’s premier event (more on that later).

A dragon boat team navigates the Connecticut River

A dragon boat team navigates the Connecticut River in the 2023 event.
(Photo by D. John McCarthy)

“The rowing and dragon-boating programs have just blossomed,” Quick said. “They are kind of niche sports … not a lot of people know about these sports.”

But he considers it his mission to make sure more people find out every year.

 

Stern Challenge

Quick’s involvement in the PVRC began with a connection through one of his sons, who is 24 now, but discovered rowing while attending a Springfield middle school that had a connection to the club.

“One day, he came home from school and said, ‘Mom, Dad, my school has rowing, and I’m doing it.’ My wife and I were like, ‘this sounds great. Who knew we even had that?’ And as he started to get involved, we as a family got more involved too, saying, ‘this is a wonderful thing. More people need to hear about this.’”

At the time, the PVRC was volunteer-driven, with very few full-time, paid employees, and Quick and his wife, Julie, became active in the organization. A few years later, in 2015, when the club was looking for an executive director, he was encouraged to throw his hat in, and was offered the job.

“I think having a positive first experience certainly sets people on a trajectory that we’d like to see them continue on. And kayaking is the easiest way for us to help people have a fun time.”

“It was a big family decision,” he recalled. “I had no nonprofit experience; I had corporate-world experience, but no one could question my passion for the organization, my passion for the sport, and my passion for seeing the thing grow. And my family was behind me because, when you move from the corporate world to the nonprofit world, you’ve got to make some sacrifices. But for us, it was a great opportunity.”

The club has also become an ideal opportunity for people of all ages to get in the water and learn a new pastime.

A dragon boater paints the head of her team’s boat

A dragon boater paints the head of her team’s boat.
(Photo by D. John McCarthy)

“Kayaking is a wonderful first experience for on-water recreation,” Quick said. “For so many of the kids and adults from Springfield who come down here for kayaking, this is their first experience with a boat on the water, ever. And we’re super proud of that. I think having a positive first experience certainly sets people on a trajectory that we’d like to see them continue on. And kayaking is the easiest way for us to help people have a fun time.”

Kayaking is offered on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays, and throughout this summer, kayak rental — normally $20 per hour — is free, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, though donations are accepted.

The club offers rowing programs, including one called SAFARI, which stands for Summer of Activity, Fun, and Rowing Instruction, which is for kids age 12 and up.

“It’s kind of like a summer camp, but only a couple hours a day,” Quick explained. “We get them out in boats, we teach them safety, we teach them instruction, and on a rainy day we’ll stay on land and play some games. It’s just a two-week program to get kids interested in rowing.

“From there, the sky’s the limit,” he added. “We have a competitive racing team comprised of a few middle schoolers and a bunch of high schoolers. They race in the spring and the fall athletic seasons, as well as in the summer. We travel as far away as Philadelphia to race other programs. It’s a really cool sport, and these kids learn things that no other sport is going to teach them. They say rowing is the ultimate team sport.”

Then, of course, there’s dragon boating.

“Dragon boating is a lot like canoeing, except you’re in a dragon boat with 19 other paddlers, plus someone steering and someone drumming. So it’s a party barge, but for canoeing,” Quick said. “And we can teach someone how to dragon boat pretty quickly. It’s a short learning curve, but it’s a lifelong pursuit toward perfection. We have a wonderful dragon boating team that meets in the evenings because it’s an adult program.”

The Springfield Dragon Boat Festival, which is free for spectators, draws hundreds of people to the riverfront each summer to watch teams race, while enjoying entertainment, food trucks, face painting, crafts, and other activities. Team registration (at pvriverfront.org) ends July 10, and this year’s event will be held Saturday, July 20.

“Anyone can do it. We had a group one year that was a family reunion,” Quick said, adding that teams of inexperienced dragon boaters — companies, organizations, families — compete in an all-neophyte division. “They get one practice session, and then we throw them in a boat.”

The other division is comprised of teams of people who compete in dragon boating as a sport. “They train all winter, they lift weights, they get strong, and then they hit the water and race each other. So you don’t have those teams competing against the community teams, but they are amazing to watch. The intensity of a race is incredible. They only last one minute — the fastest times on the race at our festival will be sub-60 seconds.”

The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club offers rowing activities for all experience levels

The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club offers rowing activities for all experience levels.

In addition to the races and family fun, Quick noted, “we have a cultural presentation because there’s a side of the festival that doesn’t get spoken about much, but we hope will get spoken about more, which is that a dragon boat festival is an important cultural holiday in China. It’s a celebration of patriotism, and of longevity, and of life. So there is a cultural aspect of the Dragon Boat Festival that is shared by our dear friends at the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts.”

 

Pulling Together

The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club presents other events as well, including youth and adult regattas, and recently, for the second straight year, it hosted the 1.2-mile swimming portion of an Ironman triathlon, which also includes a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run.

“I was told that, last year, 40% of the participants were local, and I think, for 60% of the participants, it was their first time,” Quick said. “So let’s hope that trajectory continues. It’s certainly positive for the business community, for the economy here.”

He’s also gratified that the river’s health — and reputation — have come such a long way since the 1970s and 1980s, when raw sewage was regularly dumped into the water. These days, it’s much cleaner, he noted, and when sewage spills into the river after a storm, it’s generally safe to swim or row within a day or two.

“Every time there is a spill of sewage into the river, it gets reported. And that’s a wonderful piece of legislation — I think transparency is really important to improving quality. But we do have safety protocols, and we are aware of river quality. I give a lot of credit to the Connecticut River Conservancy for spending the money and providing the resources to do weekly water quality testing.”

Beyond enjoying a healthier river, Quick simply enjoys the tranquility of the pastime.

“When you’re on the water, even right here in Springfield, and you look to the shores, and all you see are green trees, and a few buildings poking over it, you could be in Vermont. It is amazing how tranquil the river is.

“I’ve been a lifelong athlete, but I haven’t been rowing for that long; I’ve been rowing for maybe 10 years. When I came to the sport with other men and women my age, I realized this is something we can do. You know, we don’t have to have been playing this sport since we were 4 years old in order to have a fun, competitive experience. So I realized, ‘hey, this is great.’”

It’s also a lesson in teamwork and pulling together toward a common goal, which is certainly a positive experience in these often-discordant times.

“If you are not moving in complete harmony with the person in front of behind you, you’re going to bump into each other. And that can lead to some aches and pains and bruises,” he added. “But if you work together, it is such a thrill. It is such a rewarding experience.”

Recent Nursing Graduates Look Forward to New Challenges

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Clockwise from top left: Kristen Racine Melendez, Faith Ackerman, Roxana Toledo, and Abby Candee.
Healthcare News Special Coverage

Achieving the Dream

Clockwise from top left: Kristen Racine Melendez, Faith Ackerman, Roxana Toledo, and Abby Candee.

Clockwise from top left: Kristen Racine Melendez, Faith Ackerman, Roxana Toledo, and Abby Candee.

For every individual who enters the nursing field, there’s a story. Sometimes, several stories.

They involve everything from the people and circumstances that inspired them to choose this profession to the challenges that had to be overcome on the way to earning their degree and then starting their first shift; from how the dream of becoming a nurse is often deferred, for any of myriad reasons, to how those dreams were kept alive and eventually fulfilled.

These storylines, and many others, are captured in the profiles of four recent nursing graduates presented in what is now our annual salute to nurses.

The profiles below, both intriguing and inspirational, involve women who got into nursing somewhat later in life, after experiencing other professions — everything from the military to paramedic work — and raising children.

Their stories are all different, but there are some common denominators, especially the ability to overcome challenges and make the dream of becoming a nurse reality — at a time when an influx of young nursing talent is more needed than ever.

Read Their Stories:

Kristen Racine-Melendez

Faith Ackerman

Abby Candee

Roxana Toledo

 

 

 

 

Picture This

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Pullman & Comley, one of the largest full-service law firms based in Connecticut, celebrated the opening of its new Springfield office on June 11
Picture This

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Open for Business

Pullman & Comley, one of the largest full-service law firms based in Connecticut, celebrated the opening of its new Springfield office on June 11 with a ribbon cutting and reception welcoming local business and government leaders, clients, and friends, including Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Diana Szynal, president of the Springfield Regional Chamber. The new space is on the ninth floor of Tower Square at 1500 Main St. downtown. Pullman & Comley opened its original Springfield office, the firm’s first in Massachusetts, in 2019. It has Connecticut offices in Bridgeport, Hartford, and Westport, as well as in White Plains, N.Y. and Wakefield, R.I.

Pullman & Comley, one of the largest full-service law firms based in Connecticut, celebrated the opening of its new Springfield office on June 11

Pullman & Comley, one of the largest full-service law firms based in Connecticut, celebrated the opening of its new Springfield office on June 11

 

 

Community Day

On June 14, Whittlesey, one of New England’s largest regional CPA and consulting firms, continued its annual day of volunteerism with various projects across Connecticut and Western Mass. For more than a decade, Whittlesey team members have stepped away from their desks to engage in activities that directly impact the communities where they live and work. This year, Whittlesey mobilized team members throughout the region to collaborate with the Bushnell Park Conservancy, the Diaper Bank of Connecticut, and the Zoo in Forest Park (pictured). Volunteers engaged in a variety of activities, including park cleanup efforts, mulching, planting flower beds, and repairing and painting fences.

This year, Whittlesey mobilized team members throughout the region to collaborate with projects like the Zoo in Forest Park.

This year, Whittlesey mobilized team members throughout the region to collaborate with projects like the Zoo in Forest Park.

 

 

Food for Thought

bankESB recently announced a commitment of $20,000 to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture’s (CISA) Growing Resilience Campaign, an effort focused on building a stronger, more resilient local food system in Western Mass. This campaign is in line with bankESB’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves through its charitable-giving program, the Giving Tree.

Food for Thought

Pictured: CISA Development Director Wendy Ferris (center) flanked by, from left, bankESB’s George Michelakis, Amherst branch officer; Lauren Tabin, assistant vice president and Northampton branch officer; Olivia Falcone, social media specialist; and Gary Turku, senior vice president, Retail Banking.

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Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through July 29: In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated. But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell. And that’s where you come in. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due Monday, July 29, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these eight categories: Care Provider, Administrator, Emerging Leader, Community Health, Educator, Innovation, Collaboration, and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

 

Art Exhibit Submissions

Through Aug. 31: The Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in partnership with the college’s Thrive Student Resource Center, is seeking submissions from area artists for an exhibit titled “THRIVE: Beyond Surviving.” The exhibit will run from Oct. 31 to Dec. 20. Artists are encouraged to enter work that considers the systemic, communal, and/or individual obstacles and barriers to survival; what surviving means; how we as humans can continue to dream, push, and hope for more than the minimum; and the struggle of exhaustion versus the ability to rest. Submissions are due by Aug. 31.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Point 5K Fundraiser

July 18: The Franklin County Fairgrounds, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) will host its annual Point 5K fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. with a rodeo-themed twist. Participants will enjoy a 546-yard dining experience featuring food and drinks from local businesses, including Buckland Pizza, the Food Booth, Ciesluk Farmstand, and the Brewery at Four Star Farms. Local artist DJ Lazer Chicken will bring his musical talents to the event, which is sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank. For tickets and more information, visit bigbrotherssisters.org or the organization’s Facebook page.

 

Whip City Animal Sanctuary Annual Golf Tournament

July 27: Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fourth annual golf tournament at St. Anne Country Club in Feeding Hills. “This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and we’re working toward expanding our facilities in the near future. We’re looking for players and sponsors of all levels to come join the fun and support the sanctuary this year,” said Sonia Henderson, head of off-site fundraising for the sanctuary. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides long-term care for more than 100 abandoned, rescued, and surrendered farm animals. The sanctuary is open for public visiting hours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

 

Party for a Purpose

Sept. 19: With the goal of making sure Square One’s children have a new, state-of-the-art, outdoor learning and playspace, Friends on a Mission will host its annual Party for a Purpose to raise funds for the playground project at Square One’s Tommie Johnson Child & Family Center in Springfield. Now in its second year, Friends on a Mission started with a trio of friends — Bob Perry, Walter Tomala, and the late Jenn Schimmel — who set out to spend time together while giving back to the community. Their inaugural event held last fall raised more than $38,000 for Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With early sponsorship support from PeoplesBank and Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., this year’s Party for a Purpose, featuring cocktails, food, and festivities, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House in Holyoke. Interested sponsors should contact Perry at (413) 530-3787. For tickets, visit www.startatsquareone.org.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Hans Jung

Hans Jung

KeyBank announced that Hans Jung has joined the bank as senior relationship manager within its Connecticut and Western Mass. middle-market Commercial Banking team. In this role, he will work with companies with annual revenues from $10 million to $2 billion, offering a range of corporate finance solutions, treasury management, and liquidity solutions tailored to meet their unique business needs. In addition, Jung will work with private-equity sponsors to support their investment strategies with acquisition financing. With extensive experience advising clients and providing comprehensive financial solutions, including M&A transactions, he will support the growth and success of KeyBank’s middle-market clients and report to Matthew Hummel, market president and Commercial Banking executive. Jung brings an extensive background in corporate finance, transaction banking, trade finance, capital markets, and liquidity management, cultivated from previous underwriting, portfolio-management, and relationship-management roles with Santander Bank and Webster Bank, among others. He is committed to community involvement, actively volunteering with organizations such as the Metro Hartford Alliance, LISC, and the United Way. He also served as chairman of the Audit Commission for the city of Hartford, a board member of the Connecticut China Council, and a program committee member for ACG-CT. He is a CFA charter holder with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance from Boston College.

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Nicole Blais

Nicole Blais

Nicole Blais, CEO of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start Inc., was recently re-elected to the Massachusetts Head Start Assoc. (MHSA) board of directors and will also serve as treasurer. MHSA serves as the voice of nearly 30 Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Massachusetts. The not-for-profit membership organization provides collaborative learning opportunities, leverages partnerships, and advocates for Head Start programs. Blais has spent most of her entire career with Head Start. Beginning in 1996 as the Parent Education and Support specialist for HCS Head Start, she was responsible for ensuring that Head Start performance standards and other regulations related to parent involvement were upheld at all times. For a decade, she developed and implemented various parent and family engagement programming — such as Parenting in the 21st Century, Men Involved in the Lives of Kids, Family Fun Nights — and other parent-driven activities; supervised a team; and began making a name for herself speaking and presenting throughout the Commonwealth as well as at National Head Start Assoc. conferences across the country. In 2012, Blais transitioned to the position of director of Community Engagement, where she spent almost another 10 years supporting the work of HCS Head Start. In this role, she identified, maintained, and grew collaborations with outside agencies and community initiatives, local media outlets, political and community leaders, and funders. The next phase of her career came when her mentor, Janis Santos, HCS Head Start’s longtime CEO, announced her retirement. In 2021, amid the pandemic, Blais began her role as CEO of the organization. Blais serves the community in other ways, including roles as a Springfield Regional Chamber ambassador and Holyoke Rotary Club member. She attended the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and did her graduate studies in nonprofit management & philanthropy at Bay Path University.

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New England Public Media (NEPM) recently announced four awards won by journalists with the organization. At the recent Health Journalism Conference hosted by the Assoc. of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) in New York City, NEPM reporter Karen Brown earned second place in the Public Health category for her three-part series, “Safe Bet: Is Mass. Fulfilling Its Problem-gambling Mandate?” Brown is also the host and producer of NEPM’s new podcast, “The Secrets we Keep.” In addition to AHCJ’s recognition, the NEPM newsroom received accolades from the Public Media Journalists Assoc. (PMJA). The PMJA awards recognize the best in public-media journalism produced in one year from across the country. Stations competed against others with similar-sized newsrooms; NEPM competed in Division A, representing stations with 8 to 15 full-time staff. NEPM reporters Dusty Christensen and Nirvani Williams both won PMJA awards. Christensen’s investigative piece, “Records Obtained Under New Mass. Law Show Holyoke Police Dismiss Nearly All Civilian Complaints,” secured second place in the Digital Writing category, while Williams’ feature, “New Law Takes Effect, but Still Not Easy for Undocumented Immigrants to Get Mass. Driver’s Licenses,” earned first place in the Government and Democracy Feature category. Reporter Nancy Eve Cohen’s outstanding work on clergy sexual abuse was recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Assoc. (RTDNA) with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the Hard News category. Her story, “‘I Don’t Know Who Is Stopping This’: Advocates Urge Mass. AG to Issue Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse,” on the apparent delay in an attorney general report on what had occurred at the Springfield, Worcester, and Fall River dioceses, was honored. Cohen followed her award-winning work with “‘Another Level of Coverup’: How a Mass. Law Prevents Clergy Abuse Survivors From Getting Justice” and “Western Mass. Actor Depicts Clergy Abuse Survivor Who Rejects Church Settlement — Like He Did.” The regional Murrow Award winners are chosen from all stories in a designated region, in this case Region 10, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Cohen will now advance to the national RTDNA Murrow Awards competition, winners of which will be announced in August.

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Tessa Lucey

Tessa Lucey

Tessa Lucey has been appointed to the Westfield State University board of trustees. She replaces trustee and former Chairman Robert Martin, whose 10-year term ended March 1. He remained in holdover status by the governor’s office until Lucey’s appointment on May 6. Lucey has more than 20 years of experience as a compliance officer, including extensive professional experience in healthcare and higher-education compliance, operations, labor relations, policy development, program implementation, investigations, government reviews, and audits. She is currently director of Compliance Services and chief privacy officer at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Prior to this position, she was corporate Compliance officer and chief privacy officer at Hallmark Health System in Medford. Prior to her position at Hallmark Health, she was director of Compliance and chief privacy officer at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in business with minors both psychology and women’s studies from Westfield State University, Lucey earned a master of healthcare administration degree from Simmons College.

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MountainOne announced the promotion of several employees in the North Adams office to new positions, acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and impactful contributions to the company. Betsy Kapner has been promoted to vice president, Marketing manager. She joined MountainOne in 2013 and has deep knowledge and expertise in marketing compliance requirements. She demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development and excels at meeting deadlines, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and contributing meaningfully to every project. Jessica Andrews has been promoted to assistant vice president, Deposit Compliance & Fraud Administration officer. Since joining in 2005, she has developed a deep understanding of the deposit compliance environment and helps leads the administration of the bank’s fraud-reporting platform. Her involvement in compliance projects demonstrates her leadership and commitment to MountainOne’s core commitment of regulatory accountability. Lisa Mineau has been promoted to assistant vice president, senior Human Resources Operations officer. Over her 43-year career, she has adapted to change and taken on increasingly significant responsibilities. She started as a teller at North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank and then as a customer-service representative in community banking before finding her passion in human resources in 2002. Her recently enhanced role includes oversight of payroll, benefits, and personnel administration.

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George Michelakis

George Michelakis

bankESB recently hired George Michelakis as branch officer of its 253 Triangle St. office in Amherst. Michelakis has 15 years of banking experience. He was previously a financial center manager at Berkshire Bank and, before that, a branch operations administrator at People’s United Bank. He brings an extensive background of retail banking leadership experience to his new role, where he will manage the Amherst office team while remaining engaged in the community. Michelakis has an associate degree in marketing management from Holyoke Community College and is an avid volunteer with many different organizations in Western Mass.

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Momentum: Montessori, a Life in Motion by Elizabeth Slade of Florence has been named one of the best indie books of 2024 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. Slade’s book won the historical nonfiction category in the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest awards program for independent publishers and self-published authors. Published by Atmosphere Press, Momentum is a historical fiction novel based on Maria Montessori’s life. The story, inspired by her 1913 diary, is a fictional retelling of her first voyage to America. Written from Maria’s perspective to her son, Mario, the novel explores her groundbreaking achievements and personal sacrifices that would later revolutionize education around the world. For more information about Slade and Momentum: Montessori, a Life in Motion, visit egslade.com.

 

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

White Lion Expands Beer-garden Footprint

SPRINGFIELD — White Lion Brewing Co. obtained local licensing approval to operate a series of beer gardens in three Western Mass. cities: Holyoke, Westfield, and Springfield. As a local brewer, White Lion collaborates with community stakeholders and engages a broad audience that embrace and support outdoor programming. In Springfield, to stimulate small-business awareness, White Lion will rotate through downtown and set up near key points of business. The two primary locations are One Financial Plaza, 1350 Main St., which is home to a small-business incubator made up of several startup businesses. White Lion will be downtown every Wednesday through Aug. 28. The beer garden opens at 4 p.m. The second location is the Plaza at 1550 Main St., the home of the Springfield School Department and other government offices. Holyoke’s Armour Yard is located at the Cubit, 164 Race St. Centrally located, the site offers live music, food, and craft vendors. White Lion partnerships include the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Holyoke Craft Beer. White Lion can be found every Monday at the Cubit through Aug. 26th. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. For several years, 53 Elm St. in Westfield was home to live music, food vendors, and a White Lion pop-up. White Lion, in partnership with ArtWorks Westfield, helped sponsor the weekly music events. This summer, White Lion will be on site very Friday through Aug. 30. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m.

 

HCC Awarded $832K to Boost Clean-energy Workforce

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded an $832,000 grant to help train workers for jobs in the clean-energy sector. The two-year grant, announced earlier this month, was part of an overall $3.4 million allocation from the Healey-Driscoll administration to three higher-education institutions for climate-related workforce-training initiatives. HCC was the only institution in Western Mass. to receive funding. Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology and Roxbury Community College, both in Boston, also received grant awards of $1.3 million each. Overall, the grants will lead to green-industry-specific training for an estimated 400 individuals, 150 of them through HCC. The college and its community and industry partners will spend the next few months developing training programs in five areas: EV (electric vehicle) charging station installation; energy auditing, solar installation, green industry supervision and management, and green careers job readiness. HCC’s partners in the grant include Holyoke Gas & Electric, Springfield Works, and the Coalition for Equitable Economy (CEE), an organization that supports businesses owned by people of color. Holyoke Community College is a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, which was one of the eligibility requirements for the grant. Training is expected to begin in early 2025, if not sooner.

 

Garvey Law, LLC Opens West Springfield Office

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On June 20, attorney Katherine Garvey, founder of Garvey Law, LLC, celebrated the grand opening of the firm’s office at 1312 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Garvey Law, LLC, an all-female law firm specializing in Massachusetts and Connecticut real estate, estate planning, and probate law, recently celebrated its fourth year in business.

 

Graduate Engineering Programs at UMass Amherst Earn High Marks

AMHERST — UMass Amherst graduate engineering programs place among the best in the country in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2024, announced last week. UMass Amherst is the only public university in New England to place in the top 50, and most of its College of Engineering doctoral degree programs also made significant gains over last year’s rankings. Overall, the College of Engineering moved up seven spots from last year to reach the top 25%, tying with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Florida in the 48th spot. Nine engineering specialty areas that offer doctoral degrees rank between 35 and 69 for 2024. Notably, four engineering specialties — chemical, industrial, computer, and materials — place in the top 40. Chemical engineering ranks 35th, followed by industrial at 36th; computer at 38th, up six spots from 2023; and materials at 40th, which climbed significantly from its ranking in the 57th spot last year. Environmental engineering ranks 41st, civil 48th, and electrical 53rd. Other specialty areas that also place higher this year include mechanical at 56th, up five spots, and biomedical at 69th, which improves 10 spots from 2023. U.S. News compares schools on their research activity, faculty resources, academic achievements of entering students, and assessments by other engineering schools and employers.

 

MountainOne Supports Berkshire Community Action Council

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced recently donated $10,000 to the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) as part of its 2024 Community Dividend Program. The BCAC is a nonprofit human-service organization that assists low-income residents of Berkshire County toward achieving sustainability and self-sufficiency. Working with the community to find creative and maintainable solutions that promote economic stability and alleviate the destabilizing effects of poverty for those in Berkshire County, the BCAC has had “self-sufficiency and dignity for all” as its vision since incorporating in 1966. MountainOne’s donation is earmarked specifically for the BCAC’s Warm Winter Clothing Program, , which provides children age 12 and under with new coats, boots, hats, mittens, and gloves. While the cold-weather season is still months away, MountainOne is providing these funds now because preparations for the program span all four seasons. Families are provided with the opportunity to shop for items at the Children’s Winter Boutique at BCAC, allowing them the opportunity to chose items that best suit their children’s taste, style, and comfort. The Community Dividend Program at MountainOne supports nonprofits throughout the Berkshires and South Shore, particularly organizations that positively impact community members most in need. In addition to corporate sponsorship, BCAC offers the ability to for community members and groups to sponsor a child during the winter. For further details on the Warm Winter Clothing Program, visit bcacinc.org/winter-clothing-program.

 

Baystate Health Awards $500,000 in Better Together Grants

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health, in partnership with the Community Benefits Program, announced the recipients of the 2024 Better Together Grants. This year, proposals considered focused on advancing youth well-being through strategic interventions that seek to decrease adverse youth mental-health outcomes. Projects funded by Better Together must apply a framework of social determinants of health, be evidence-based, include routine performance evaluation, and align with Baystate’s community health needs assessment. The grantees are Community Legal Aid ($100,000 for its Family Preservation Project); Follow My Steps Foundation ($100,000 for its Steps to Empowerment Program); Latino Counseling Center ($100,000 for its Mindful Connections/Conexiones Conscientes); Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services ($100,000 for its Beat the Odds Project); and Springfield Pride Parade Organization ($100,000 for its Safe Space Program). Funding for the Better Together grants is made possible through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s determination-of-need requirements. In addition to funding the grantees, Baystate Health has also contracted with the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts to provide technical assistance and evaluation support to the grantee cohort over the next one to two years.

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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.

AMHERST

Powell Family Home Improvement Inc., 149 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA 01002. Michael Powell, same. Home improvement.

CHICOPEE

Connors Home Improvements Inc., 16 Sampson St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Greg Connors, same. Roofing services.

New Age Limit Records Worldwide Inc., 22 Artisan St., Apt. 3L, Chicopee, MA 01013. Wleh Dennis Rogers-Stanley Sr., same. Independent record label, and multimedia company specializing in producing music, distributing music, artist development, radio and podcast sports, modeling, acting, and security.

NORTHAMPTON

Makefixhack Inc., 4 Franklin Court, Northampton, MA 01060. William Cameron, 2 Pleasant St., Apt. 2, Easthampton, MA 01027. Nonprofit organization established to foster the practices of craft, creativity, repair, reuse, and exploration of technology through individual and collaborative projects, community building, tool and resource access, education, and mentorship.

PITTSFIELD

Lawelawe Defense Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. David Thompson, same. Research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.

R&D Solutions International Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Dominique Taylor, same. Life-sciences management consulting firm specializing in providing expert guidance to international clients seeking to navigate the intricate regulatory landscape of the U.S.

Siga Cover Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Etienne Gubler, same. Wholesale of specialty building materials.

Trady Home Services Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite100, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

Blue Crow Botanicals Inc., 265 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Anne Wagner, 2 Hyde Hill Road, Williamsburg, MA 01096. Growing and manufacturing herbal extracts.

Josh’s Detailing Service Shop Inc., 60 North Main St., South Deerfield, MA 01373. Josh Candelaria, 14 Lunt Dr., Greenfield, MA 01301. Auto-detailing shop.

SPRINGFIELD

Frederick H. Stebbins House Preservation Management Inc., 1030 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01109. Elisha Colgram, 304 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Nonprofit organization established to preserve the historic Frederick H. Stebbins House in Springfield so that its qualities are available as an educational and cultural resource for Springfield residents and visitors to the city.

Home Harbor Foundation Inc., 20 Rosella St., Springfield, MA 01118. Tatsiana Volks, same. Nonprofit foundation serving the community by providing essential shelter and housing solutions tailored to meet the needs of low-income and/or elderly individuals facing health challenges that necessitate residing with a caregiver or special living accommodations.

VDM Consulting Group Inc., 24 Itendale St., Springfield, MA 01108. Manuel Mantilla II, same. Consulting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions and strategic guidance to businesses across various industries.

WARE

Elite Coverage Group Inc., 118 West St., Ware, MA 01082. William Peralta, same. Health-insurance agency.

Papas’ Inc., 75 East St., Ware, MA 01082. Muhammad Ashraf, 109 Parker Lane, Ludlow, MA 01056. Diner.

WESTFIELD

7 Tokyo Inc., 282 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Kwang Soon Kim, same. Skin-care sap service.

AP Building & Remodeling Inc., 47 George St., Westfield, MA 01085. Alexander Pikulski, same. Construction.

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

BERNARDSTON

754 Battleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $714,924
Buyer: Connelly Farm RT
Seller: Camilla M. Hodger
Date: 05/28/24

DEERFIELD

300 Conway Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Brian Colleran
Seller: Adam Czachorowski
Date: 06/07/24

46 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $437,239
Buyer: Ryan C. Kingston
Seller: Dorothy M. Milewski
Date: 05/30/24

35 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $574,900
Buyer: Bryant J. Crubaugh
Seller: John T. McConnell
Date: 06/07/24

7 Memorial St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,990,000
Buyer: 7 Memorial St. TR
Seller: Fieled Point Circle TR
Date: 05/29/24

108 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Jason M. Levy
Seller: Kirsten Oxboel
Date: 06/04/24

121 Sandgully Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Brown
Seller: Felix Rodriguez
Date: 06/05/24

ERVING

17 Moore St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Julie M. Smith
Seller: Milles Falls Realty LLC
Date: 05/31/24

GREENFIELD

119 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jonathan Bassett
Seller: Robert A. Poirier
Date: 05/29/24

161 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Peter Luthi Real Estate Trusts
Seller: Peter B. Chandler
Date: 05/30/24

17 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $368,500
Buyer: Jeremy Bouchard
Seller: Lisa A. Kimball
Date: 05/31/24

147-149 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Deebee RT
Seller: Stephen R. Poulin
Date: 06/04/24

306-308 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Eds Enterprises LLC
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 05/30/24

200 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jennifer Blythe
Seller: Mark Wightman
Date: 05/31/24

MONTAGUE

1 Australia Way
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Great Falls Holdings LLC
Seller: Australis Aquaculture Holdings
Date: 05/29/24

32 Center St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $772,000
Buyer: Harry S. Rockland-Miller TR
Seller: Laura A. Deluca
Date: 05/31/24

21 Franklin St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Andre Morris
Seller: Patrick S. Pezzati
Date: 06/03/24

34 K St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Walter E. Hosmer
Date: 05/29/24

114 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Diana Sainz-Close
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/30/24

306 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: William Schulze
Seller: Jacob S. Dlugosz
Date: 06/04/24

58 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Olivia Cifrino
Seller: Katherine E. Blair
Date: 06/07/24

53 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Sequoia R. Lebreux
Seller: Douglas Dedischew
Date: 06/03/24

ORANGE

35 Oaklawn Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Jonathan Rawls
Seller: Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Date: 05/31/24

SHUTESBURY

52 Shore Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Clare Storck
Seller: Brenda Wood-Ewing
Date: 05/29/24

SUNDERLAND

South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kitchen Garden Farm LLC
Seller: Timothy N. Wilcox
Date: 05/31/24

131 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Kitchen Garden Farm LLC
Seller: Timothy N. Wilcox
Date: 05/31/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

48 Anthony St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Aaron Rocheleau
Seller: Robert W. Drane
Date: 06/07/24

131 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Rcf2 Acquisition TR
Seller: Kimberly A. Leask
Date: 05/28/24

41 Federal Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Tyler Howe
Seller: Clark Dore
Date: 05/31/24

137 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Igor Varenyev
Seller: Colin M. Deforge
Date: 05/30/24

158 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mikalai Shmatok
Seller: Douglas Dichard
Date: 06/05/24

85 Fox Farm Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Matthew Balsamo
Seller: Stokowsk, Marianne R., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/24

31 Letendre Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jash B. Baniya
Seller: Jason E. Merriam
Date: 05/30/24

1215 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Timothy L. Gibson
Seller: Davis FT
Date: 06/07/24

6 Maple Meadows Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Tarek Firzli
Seller: Peter J. Ferri
Date: 05/31/24

837 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kozhenevsky Properties LLC
Seller: Heather Hammond
Date: 05/31/24

207 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Steven Garrett
Seller: Jane R. Beresford
Date: 06/03/24

55 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Emanuel Correa
Seller: Maks Realty LLC
Date: 06/05/24

108-110 Sheri Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Muhammad Razzaq
Seller: Sinh La
Date: 05/31/24

15 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Kelsey Granaudo
Seller: Ellen Moriarty
Date: 06/05/24

484 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: A-O-K-RT
Seller: Roger W. Burleson
Date: 06/06/24

576 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Paul Barkyoumb
Seller: Joseph T. Moccio
Date: 05/31/24

33 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Austen J. Gilman
Seller: Stacee A. Cole
Date: 05/28/24

BRIMFIELD

Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Margery J. Wilburn
Date: 05/29/24

289 Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mark Sagendorph
Seller: Emerald Reo LLC
Date: 05/31/24

CHESTER

Bromley Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Beecher Hill NT
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 05/29/24

East St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Beecher Hill NT
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 05/29/24

Kyle Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Beecher Hill NT
Seller: Hull Forestlands LP
Date: 05/29/24

CHICOPEE

93 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Brendan Lalumiere
Seller: Christine J. King
Date: 05/31/24

571 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Leeann Rose
Seller: Endo Realty LLC
Date: 06/03/24

66 Dwight St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Mindruns Properties LLC
Seller: Blackrock BNG Group LLC
Date: 05/31/24

50 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Israel Lopez
Seller: Gilles A. Rheaume
Date: 06/05/24

80 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Zachary Gordon
Seller: Justin Doyle
Date: 06/07/24

427 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: David G. Wilson
Seller: Shaddock Sr., Charles T., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/24

23 Ludger Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Joshua Mills
Seller: Provost, Jeannette S., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/24

126 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Mehmet Karaca
Seller: JTT Realty LLC
Date: 05/31/24

128 Marion St. Ext
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $273,800
Buyer: Maria A. Rosario
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 06/05/24

20 Newell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: John J. Flynn
Seller: 20 Newelll St. RT
Date: 05/28/24

266 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Sara Windyka
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 05/29/24

7 Oxford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Breann Grenier
Seller: Gregory A. Bernash
Date: 06/04/24

32 Rita St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Khando Kyi
Seller: Patricia A. Samson
Date: 06/07/24

89-95 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Mindruns Properties LLC
Seller: Blackrock Bng Group LLC
Date: 05/31/24

2189 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $12,400,000
Buyer: Area Chicwh LLC
Seller: Stag Industrial Holdings LLC
Date: 06/05/24

16 Willette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jazzminlee E. Rosado
Seller: Gilberto T. Rodriguez
Date: 06/07/24

50 Woodstock St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Robert T. Doyle
Seller: Skiba, Edward F., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

26 Cedar Hill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Michael J. Wilkins
Seller: Nicholas J. Shea
Date: 06/04/24

42 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Trinh Nguyen
Seller: Connie Stulgis
Date: 05/31/24

Farmer Circle, Lot 17
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Dominick Pellegrino
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 05/30/24

Farmer Circle, Lot 15
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Priscilla Y. Choi
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 05/30/24

Farmer Circle, Lot 18
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Rosanny Amaro
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 05/30/24

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 11
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John A. Grimaldi
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 05/30/24

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 9
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Michael Carabetta
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 06/07/24

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 6
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Keith Johnson
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 05/30/24

3 James St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: W2 Properties LLC
Seller: Smith Realty & Investments Co.
Date: 05/29/24

125 Lasalle St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Mukeshbhai Patel
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 05/29/24

194 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Armando A. Cardozo
Seller: Avens LLC
Date: 06/07/24

109 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Cassandra Gisolfi
Seller: Donald J. Coughlin
Date: 05/31/24

471 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Mugford
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 06/04/24

211 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Shea
Seller: Thomas P. Byrne
Date: 05/28/24

31 Yorkshire Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Michael Scavotto
Seller: Giovanni F. Gisolfi
Date: 05/31/24

HAMPDEN

15 Commercial Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Hennessey Williams Properties LLC
Seller: Fbs Inc.
Date: 06/03/24

405 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lynne Franciose
Seller: Peter H. Lehndorff
Date: 05/30/24

HOLLAND

17 Candlewood Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Brooke Roberts
Seller: Roy St. Andre
Date: 06/06/24

3 Roberts Park Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Bennett Wightman
Seller: Walter Estates LLC
Date: 05/30/24

14 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Skavis
Seller: Antonia S. Young
Date: 05/30/24

HOLYOKE

355 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: John Avolin
Seller: Shamika Santos
Date: 06/07/24

48 Clemente St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Franchesca Ruiz
Seller: Anthony H-Santiago
Date: 05/29/24

4 Columbia St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Juan C. Nunez
Seller: Luis Rosado-Cardona
Date: 05/30/24

85 Dupuis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Charles R. Moeller
Seller: Robert A. Griffin
Date: 06/05/24

1412 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Alycar LLC
Seller: Jahjan LLC
Date: 06/03/24

1 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Appleton Grove LLC
Seller: Joan E. Erwin
Date: 05/30/24

11 Gordon Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Normandin
Seller: Steven J. Rogers
Date: 05/31/24

166 Michigan Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ivan R. Belvis-Navarro
Seller: O’Shea, Lillian, (Estate)
Date: 06/06/24

7-9 Myrtle Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Gabriel Quaglia
Seller: Ellen Correa
Date: 05/31/24

3-5 Russell Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mario X. Colon-Escalante
Seller: John M. Gaughan
Date: 06/03/24

17 Steven Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jennifer T. Walsh
Seller: Joseph W. Dubois Sr. Irt
Date: 05/30/24

21-23 View St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jose L. Rivera
Seller: Anastacio Laureano
Date: 06/07/24

LONGMEADOW

25 Andover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Raymond L. Mitchell
Seller: 11 Pineridge Drive RT
Date: 05/30/24

40 Barbara Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Chiwai Chow
Seller: Megan Oksendahl
Date: 06/07/24

87 Barclay St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Leslie Bennett
Seller: Scott J. Gomes-Ganhao
Date: 05/31/24

126 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Paige
Seller: 126 Berwick Road RT
Date: 05/31/24

33 Forest Glen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $805,000
Buyer: Laura Deluca
Seller: Douglas L. Soder
Date: 05/30/24

29 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Christopher Stohlmeyer
Seller: John D. Stankiewicz
Date: 06/07/24

100 Jonquil Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: John E. Dowd
Seller: Brian T. Foley
Date: 06/07/24

295 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: Beverly Moore
Seller: Kihan Francis Lee 2020 TR
Date: 06/07/24

102 Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Carol M. Samble
Seller: James P. Blain
Date: 05/31/24

34 Roseland Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Todd Young
Seller: John E. Dowd
Date: 06/07/24

137 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Mass. Cardinal Group LLC
Seller: Tatyana S. Jacobs
Date: 06/05/24

203 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Michael Scibelli
Seller: Patricia B. Ahearn
Date: 06/05/24

LUDLOW

626 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: William E. Silvia
Seller: Albert G. Chenaille
Date: 06/07/24

88 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mhi Properties LLC
Seller: Z. & M. Investments LLC
Date: 06/03/24

11 Daisy Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Manuel & G. Coelho Ft
Seller: Barry, Beverely A., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/24

565-567 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Kyung C. Hyun
Seller: Clayton S. Booth
Date: 05/28/24

87 Hubbard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tiago A. Boacas-Martins
Seller: Augusto Ferreira
Date: 05/29/24

141 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $393,500
Buyer: Louis F. Gatti
Seller: Paula R. Purdy
Date: 06/07/24

60 McLean Pkwy.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joanne E. Holtje
Seller: Joanne Bobrek
Date: 05/31/24

23 New Crest St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Sharif Bilodeau
Seller: Donegan, Monica J., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/24

1 Parkview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jrchr LLC
Seller: Jaciow, Richard J., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/24

88 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Emiliana Palmer
Seller: Judy A. Cowles
Date: 05/31/24

26 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Dale Varney
Seller: Christopher J. Lemek RET
Date: 06/05/24

13 Salli Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: John E. Gomes
Seller: Christopher H. Newman
Date: 06/04/24

103 Shawinigan Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Alden Pond Properties LLC
Seller: Amelia B. Charron FT
Date: 05/31/24

Turning Leaf Road, Lot 82
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Brandon McCarthy
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 05/29/24

377 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $556,500
Buyer: T. Frimpong-Leclair
Seller: Monika M. Konopko
Date: 05/29/24

MONSON

7 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Nale
Seller: Harrison, Edward S., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/24

21 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Mosiashvili
Seller: Matthew R. Currier
Date: 06/06/24

9 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Shamus P. King
Seller: Osgood, Geoffrey Hay, (Estate)
Date: 06/05/24

14 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $578,000
Buyer: Nicolas Bates
Seller: Barry S. Drinkwine
Date: 06/06/24

57 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $141,150
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Yvette Rioux
Date: 06/04/24

147 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $999,999
Buyer: Travis Neidlinger Stables
Seller: Deanna Veinotte
Date: 05/30/24

PALMER

10 Fieldstone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Andrew Palmer
Seller: Sharon Langlitz
Date: 05/31/24

22 Harvey St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Julia C. Emond-Maturo
Seller: Mark D. Bachand
Date: 06/05/24

99 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shaw Development Inc.
Seller: Jonathan E. Neumann
Date: 06/06/24

RUSSELL

434 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Saje Home Services LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 05/31/24

114 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Cody Payson
Seller: Deanna Ridgway
Date: 05/28/24

70 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jestyna P. Peatman
Seller: Louis E. Garlo
Date: 05/31/24

SPRINGFIELD

60-62 Algonquin St.
Springfield, MA 01013
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jason D. Brown
Seller: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Date: 05/30/24

Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,100,000
Buyer: Ng Land Holdings LLC
Seller: Stop & Shop Supermarket
Date: 05/30/24

174 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Ejike Okeke
Seller: F. K. De Nunez
Date: 06/03/24

61-63 Ames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Liana Khaydarova
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc
Date: 06/07/24

85 Barber St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ashley C. Philpott
Seller: Omar Loaiza
Date: 06/07/24

40 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Benny Flores
Seller: H&P Investments LLC
Date: 06/07/24

858 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: B9 Industries Inc.
Seller: Nicholas G. Axton
Date: 06/05/24

23 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jared Borja
Seller: Samuel Peront
Date: 06/05/24

42 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Berkeley-Monmouth RT
Date: 06/07/24

85 Braddock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Nadine Pallazola
Date: 06/07/24

14-16 Brightwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Maria J. Chimborazo
Seller: Maria Escalera
Date: 06/07/24

44 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Exon A. Redondo Bueso
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/29/24

169 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Carlos Porfirio
Date: 06/04/24

69 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $221,351
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Marietta O. Flaherty
Date: 06/04/24

570-572 Chicopee St.
Springfield, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Vita Filippone
Seller: Degaulle N. Litoma
Date: 05/31/24

36 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony Porter
Seller: Jamal Porter
Date: 06/05/24

116 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: Jannette Brown
Seller: Daniel A. Burke
Date: 05/31/24

732 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ddmns Realty LLC
Seller: Steven E. Mrowzinski
Date: 05/31/24

42 Daytona St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,098
Buyer: Yeslin Gonzalez
Seller: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc.
Date: 05/28/24

23 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Theodore Jewell
Seller: Jewell, Fannie B., (Estate)
Date: 06/07/24

150 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Heather Noonan
Seller: Richard A. Sibilia
Date: 06/05/24

34 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Marshall
Seller: Yamilet Boston
Date: 06/03/24

120-122 East Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Francheska M. Santos
Seller: Anthony D. Decesare
Date: 06/07/24

1 Eagle St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Napolitano Roofing Of Mass.
Seller: Maria A. Alvarez
Date: 06/05/24

44 Eagle St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Napolitano Roofing Of Mass.
Seller: Maria A. Alvarez
Date: 06/05/24

57-59 Eloise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Akim Duncan
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 05/30/24

93 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $279,500
Buyer: James Gutierrez
Seller: Margaret A. O’Malley
Date: 05/29/24

384 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Edward F. Teague
Seller: Molly L. Dill
Date: 06/03/24

312-314 Franklin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Nicolas M. Soza
Seller: Allen, Edward Howard, (Estate)
Date: 05/31/24

52-54 Fremont St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rengui Qiao
Seller: Full House Properties LLC
Date: 06/07/24

156 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Julien Coppry
Seller: Earl R. Rule
Date: 06/03/24

195 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Laliberte, Serge J., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/24

16 Gary Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kevin Lewis
Seller: Colson, Jane, (Estate)
Date: 05/31/24

22 Gertrude St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Shamari J. Kelly
Seller: Shirley D. Lertora
Date: 06/07/24

230 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: Nikita Manzoor
Seller: Nicholas Turnberg
Date: 06/07/24

13 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn J. Day
Seller: Rhonda Pimentel
Date: 05/31/24

191 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Christopher Vachon
Seller: Eich Estates Inc.
Date: 06/07/24

106 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jorge L. Lizarraga
Seller: Michael R. Godek
Date: 06/07/24

51-53 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Juan D. Marte
Seller: Benny Moreno
Date: 05/31/24

85 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Tyler Narey
Seller: Christian Brandrick
Date: 05/30/24

14-16 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Tomas H. Garcia
Seller: Edward A. Abraham 2022 TR
Date: 05/31/24

91-93 Lebanon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Lucy A. Daveiga
Seller: Next Level Invs LLC
Date: 05/30/24

56 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sarah Simpson
Seller: Long River Realty LLC
Date: 06/07/24

170-174 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Carlos Porfirio
Date: 06/04/24

173 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bharati N. Reejhsinghani
Seller: Jannette Brown
Date: 05/31/24

77 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Sfmg Capital LLC
Date: 05/29/24

83 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Sfmg Capital LLC
Date: 05/29/24

95 Margerie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Yarylie N. Miranda-Cruz
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 05/31/24

103-105 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Moyet
Seller: Mddo LLC
Date: 05/31/24

28 Medford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Franchesca Martinez
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 05/31/24

39 Meredith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Miguel J. Ambert-Ortiz
Seller: Lisa M. Rosario
Date: 06/03/24

51 Monroe St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brian A. Ardizoni
Seller: Springfield Ventures RR
Date: 05/28/24

21 Morison Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Elliette M. Ochoa
Seller: Morison Terrace RT
Date: 06/03/24

60-62 Newland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Fearlessrose Vacation Ren
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 05/28/24

120-122 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rhaixa Cajigas
Seller: Luz Baez
Date: 05/31/24

128-130 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $168,525
Buyer: Casa Trio LLC
Seller: Home Equity Mortgage Loan
Date: 06/04/24

12-14 Osgood St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: Elvis Presinal
Seller: Alexus L. Renee
Date: 05/30/24

31 Overlea Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Zachary J. Giordano
Seller: Mark P. Dedeurwaerder
Date: 05/30/24

48 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Juan E. Garcia
Seller: Aida Correa
Date: 06/05/24

141 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: West Jam Man LLC
Seller: Lawrence L. Croteau
Date: 05/31/24

6-8 Pinevale St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Orlando Ramos
Seller: Austin Littles
Date: 06/06/24

163 Pineywoods Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Rebekah Zamarripa
Seller: Felianyeli Espinal
Date: 05/29/24

81 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Jennings, Kimberly S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/24

172 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Crespo-Colon
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 06/07/24

89 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Madeline I. Baez-Morales
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 05/31/24

61 Spencer St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Sean Baker
Seller: Vita C. Filippone
Date: 05/31/24

17-19 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Starling N. Diaz-Agramonte
Seller: Devin Hoagland
Date: 06/04/24

24 Sue St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robert Patrie
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/28/24

440 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Vignesh Nehru
Seller: Anthony M. Santaniello
Date: 05/31/24

62 Sylvester St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn M. Curving
Seller: Michele Cuozzo
Date: 06/06/24

99 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tetyana Syrotenko
Seller: Mark D. McCombe
Date: 05/31/24

190 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Holly S. Friedman
Seller: Carla A. Cooper
Date: 06/03/24

234-236 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Sfmg Capital LLC
Date: 05/29/24

6 Venture Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Lizeth A. Patino-Rodriguez
Seller: Robert Hayes
Date: 05/31/24

99 Venture Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Todd Hanks
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 06/04/24

30 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ellen S. Edwards
Seller: Shannon L. Frederick
Date: 06/07/24

21 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Matthew Newell
Seller: Anusha Kothapalli
Date: 05/31/24

237-239 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Anibal M. Merida
Seller: Rodriguez, Rosa, (Estate)
Date: 06/05/24

95 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Juan M. Escobar
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 06/04/24

61-63 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 74 Alder Street LLC
Seller: Livingwater Capital LLC
Date: 06/03/24

1408-1410 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Iris Serrano-Melendez
Seller: Darren G. Owens
Date: 05/31/24

SOUTHWICK

6 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Robert Payne
Seller: Randall Cable
Date: 05/29/24

27 Charles Johnson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Joel D. Faria
Seller: Robert C. Cohen
Date: 05/29/24

17 Noble Steed Xing
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $672,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Cotto
Seller: James P. Pashko
Date: 05/31/24

17 Ranch Club Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $955,000
Buyer: James P. Pashko
Seller: Eric A. Swensen
Date: 05/31/24

WESTFIELD

225 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicholas Black
Seller: Joanne Black
Date: 06/07/24

64 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Emily Yousfi
Seller: Jennifer Y. Collins
Date: 05/31/24

10-12 Ford Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $241,956
Buyer: Bungalow Series IV TR
Seller: Nancy Rubert
Date: 06/06/24

3 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: U.S. Bank
Seller: Awilda N. Masso
Date: 06/07/24

66 Grandview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Katie Serra
Seller: Terry A. Lonczak
Date: 05/31/24

200 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $241,846
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Charles H. Lamarche
Date: 05/30/24

200 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $182,516
Buyer: Wayne A. Bush
Seller: US HUD
Date: 05/30/24

194 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Samantha Laplante
Seller: Edc Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/31/24

Montgomery Road, Lot 3
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $302,250
Buyer: Giberson Construction Inc.
Seller: William F. Reed FT
Date: 05/30/24

Montgomery Road, Lot 4
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $302,250
Buyer: Giberson Construction Inc.
Seller: William F. Reed FT
Date: 05/30/24

Montgomery Road, Lot 5
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $302,250
Buyer: Giberson Construction Inc.
Seller: William F. Reed FT
Date: 05/30/24

44-B Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Alexander Sullivan
Seller: Jonathan S. Flagg
Date: 05/29/24

52 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Cameron Disanto
Seller: Margaret M. Considine
Date: 06/05/24

30 Radisson Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Liberti
Seller: Mark Stec
Date: 05/30/24

74 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Andrew Thompson
Seller: Christopher Eck
Date: 06/06/24

17 Rita Mary Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $665,010
Buyer: Holly Desantis
Seller: Brian J. Houser
Date: 05/31/24

974 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $371,250
Buyer: Elena Warters
Seller: Michael R. Townsley
Date: 06/07/24

63 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Connor A. Pouska
Seller: Milan P. Peich
Date: 05/30/24

1295 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Plumrose Development LLC
Seller: Seher, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 06/07/24

246 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Wilcox
Seller: Timothy J. Blais
Date: 05/31/24

324 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Stephanie Gale
Seller: Jane St. Sauveur IRT
Date: 06/07/24

130 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $282,474
Buyer: Abigail R. Anselmo
Seller: Nancy T. Walas
Date: 06/07/24

6 Tow Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Brenda L. Chaffee
Seller: Melissa Heishman
Date: 06/03/24

89 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Diane M. Mayhew
Seller: Agnes Schenna
Date: 05/28/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

63 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Susan S. Coppola
Date: 06/07/24

86 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: MAAS Property LLC
Seller: Diane Mango-Cahill
Date: 05/30/24

44 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Harka Rai
Seller: Ulugbek Gusenov
Date: 06/07/24

40-42 East School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: ATM Property LLC
Seller: Lyudmila Dubinchik
Date: 06/03/24

15 Hazel St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Manchester Ent LLC
Seller: Judith A. Bouchard
Date: 06/03/24

414 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Armor Fire Technologies
Seller: VRC Realty LLC
Date: 05/31/24

81 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: No Limit Assets LLC
Seller: MacDonald, Lucille R., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/24

57 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: ATM Property LLC
Seller: Arkadiy Norkin
Date: 06/03/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

15 Alyssum Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Smith INT
Seller: Daniel L. Wright
Date: 05/31/24

229 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Panda Bear LLC
Seller: Robert Pam
Date: 06/03/24

40 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Amir Mikhchi
Seller: Sandri Realty Inc.
Date: 05/31/24

24 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: 24 Canton Ave. LLC
Seller: Kara Parks Fontenot RET
Date: 05/31/24

91 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kwan H. Lee
Seller: Aaron J. Britt
Date: 05/31/24

27 Heatherstone Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Karen E. Kopper
Seller: Rachel A. Borson
Date: 06/03/24

64 Heatherstone Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $611,000
Buyer: Jeff J. Mitchell
Seller: Saman Jafari
Date: 05/28/24

3 Ladyslipper Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Lucia Monge
Seller: Amy C. Glynn
Date: 05/30/24

70 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ann F. Paradis
Seller: Amir Mikhchi
Date: 05/28/24

77 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $627,000
Buyer: Ingo Helmich
Seller: John A. Cameron RET
Date: 05/31/24

16 South Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Jason Lemoine
Seller: Katarina J. Hallonblad
Date: 05/31/24

561 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Hannah Uebele
Seller: Katherine O. Garrison
Date: 06/07/24

5 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Shelly A. Perdomo-Ahmed
Seller: Peter J. Greenwald
Date: 06/04/24

BELCHERTOWN

160 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Christina E. Fitch
Seller: Manuel A. Andrade
Date: 06/07/24

30 Jasons Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Wyatt B. Couture
Seller: Brian A. Duprey
Date: 05/29/24

33 Magnolia Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $651,000
Buyer: Lelie Ellis
Seller: Gonzalo Aguilar
Date: 05/28/24

31 Maplecrest Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Willard A. McKinstry
Seller: Kenneth J. Pietras
Date: 06/06/24

322 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Katelyn Bachand
Seller: Darren J. Chevalier
Date: 06/07/24

29 Old Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $429,800
Buyer: Joshua Cox
Seller: VBC Rentals LLC
Date: 05/28/24

479 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Barry L. Reaves
Seller: Jeramy Sands
Date: 06/07/24

EASTHAMPTON

7 Beechwood Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $527,000
Buyer: Vicki I. Grodsky
Seller: Elizabeth R. Crocker
Date: 05/30/24

10 Beyer Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jacob Boillat
Seller: Lorna K. Hunt
Date: 06/07/24

17 Fort Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Shayne Taylor
Seller: John A. Knybel
Date: 06/07/24

75 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Steven J. Fickert
Seller: John R. Hawley
Date: 06/06/24

9 Lang Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Patrick Casey
Seller: Eve Endicott
Date: 05/31/24

233 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Suresh R. Madhwapathy
Seller: Hill-Ture TR
Date: 05/30/24

13 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $509,000
Buyer: Dennis J. Meehan
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/31/24

Strong St., Lot 28
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dube RET
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 06/05/24

4 Ward Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Avi Steinhardt
Seller: Paul S. Frisoli
Date: 06/05/24

GRANBY

201 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Deanna L. Veinotte
Seller: Kaylee A. Bean
Date: 05/30/24

HADLEY

1 Colony Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $801,000
Buyer: Emily C. Nutwell
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 05/31/24

68 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Manuel Morocho
Seller: Randall G. Store
Date: 05/30/24

 

HATFIELD

66 Chestnut St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Ian Saisselin
Seller: Jamison A. Bradshaw
Date: 06/07/24

Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Danielle Anderson
Seller: Jonathan Tucker
Date: 06/03/24

113 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Donna L. Rowe
Seller: Michael Packard
Date: 05/31/24

12 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tascon Homes LLC
Seller: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Date: 06/04/24

339 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Julia E. McLew
Seller: Danielle A. Lenhard
Date: 06/07/24

HUNTINGTON

1 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Leah M. Wilson
Seller: Ivy J. McClaflin
Date: 05/31/24

NORTHAMPTON

15 Ferry Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Bulldog Realty Group LLC
Seller: Great Falls Prop LLC
Date: 06/07/24

691 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $948,300
Buyer: Eric Berzins
Seller: D. L. & Nancy L. Perkins LT
Date: 06/07/24

40 Ridgewood Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Baker INT
Seller: Amanda C. Dixon
Date: 05/30/24

12 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $664,000
Buyer: Painted Rock Four LLC
Seller: Michele L. Ruschhaupt
Date: 05/29/24

43 Wilson Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Susan W. Chichester
Seller: Denise M. Diminuco
Date: 05/31/24

PELHAM

17 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Timothy Pachirat
Seller: George W. Goodman
Date: 05/31/24

PLAINFIELD

305 Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $225,425
Buyer: Thomas A. Carriker
Seller: Amerihome Mortgage
Date: 05/30/24

SOUTH HADLEY

23 Ashfield Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $546,800
Buyer: Jenning Hoffman LT
Seller: Debora Battaglia
Date: 06/05/24

54 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: 54 Canal LLC
Seller: William F. Jerome
Date: 05/31/24

47 Columbia St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andre J. Duquette
Seller: Leblanc, Francis D., (Estate)
Date: 06/07/24

4 Country Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jason C. Zurheide
Seller: Zurheide, C. F., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/24

21 Highland Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: David Taus
Seller: Mark W. Gingras
Date: 05/28/24

38 Mountain Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Ester S. Rodrigeus
Seller: Malena C. Tracy
Date: 06/07/24

SOUTHAMPTON

9 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Esther D. Clark Solo K. T.
Seller: Vincent R. Snyder
Date: 06/05/24

14 Glendale Woods Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Craig M. Schoen
Seller: David A. Schoen
Date: 05/29/24

WARE

29 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Haley Remodeling LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 06/06/24

44 Bank St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jakor Lopez
Seller: Sarah J. Douglas
Date: 06/04/24

3 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kaleena Fadden
Seller: Home Improvement Maintenance
Date: 05/30/24

22 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Mettig, Melanie C., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/24

32 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jose Rosario
Seller: Linda F. Ricko
Date: 05/28/24

33 Gould Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Leclair
Seller: Jennifer L. Leclair
Date: 05/30/24

39 Homecrest Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Stephen Cedeno
Seller: John O. Moore
Date: 06/07/24

54 Marjorie St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: April G. Kubaska
Seller: Karen L. Lackman
Date: 05/29/24

16 Meadow Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: James R. Bergeron
Seller: Stephanie L. Henley
Date: 05/30/24

19 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Michele M. Maltais
Seller: Charles W. Thomas
Date: 05/30/24

193 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Harris Holdings LLC
Seller: David M. Bera
Date: 06/03/24

59 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Angel G. Garcia
Seller: Avvy Holding Group LLC
Date: 05/31/24

16 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Olivia Ricci
Seller: Michelle A. Eckert
Date: 05/31/24

WESTHAMPTON

43 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Kael Miyata
Seller: Donald & Nancy Graham FT
Date: 06/03/24

WORTHINGTON

591 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Vance G. Richardson
Seller: Jerrilee Cain RET
Date: 05/31/24

East Longmeadow Is Building Momentum

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The new ownership group at Shaker Bowl
Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

The new ownership group at Shaker Bowl

The new ownership group at Shaker Bowl (from left, Paul Thompson, Brendan Greeley, Amy Greeley, Marc Murphy, General Manager Justin Godfrey, Adam Oliveri, Kim Oliveri, Jordan Healy, and Andrew Robb) is making changes to make the facility even more family-friendly.

Gordon Smith became superintendent of schools in East Longmeadow in 2010.

Not long after, the ‘journey,’ as he called it, to build a replacement for the high school built in 1960 began.

It’s a been a long, difficult, often frustrating road, said Smith, who summed up the early years of the long fight and approval process by saying, “we would get close, but we were never invited in.”

Finally, the last of myriad hurdles — a vote of town residents to approve the $180 million school project and another $19 million for the accompanying natatorium — was cleared last November, and Smith’s already busy schedule became even more so, but in a fulfilling, even exhilarating way.

Indeed, he’s part of the building committee that has been finalizing plans for the school, and as he talked with BusinessWest, he was working with the construction company Fontaine Bros. and other parties on plans for the ceremonial start of preparation of the ground for construction of the new high school (that took place on June 17).

While doing all that, Smith has been reflecting on how the project will impact this town of roughly 16,500, starting with a likely rise in that number because of what a new high school means to a community that has all the other ingredients for growth — land; a strong, diverse business community; vibrant neighborhoods; and high quality of life.

“It’s exciting to really shape the future for a number of years,” he said. “This moves the community as a whole forward, and we’ll have a building that’s current in terms of how it not only engages students, but how it engages the community.”

The long-awaited start of work on the new high school is one of many developing stories in East Longmeadow. Plans to construct a large warehouse on the former Package Machinery complex on Shaker Road have been turned down by the Planning Board and are now in litigation. Meanwhile, town leaders are in early-stage work to address concerns about affordable housing stock in the community.

Town Manager Tom Christensen said town leaders are exploring creation of a Center Town District featuring mixed-use development including housing options, such as apartments or townhouses, that would enable more people to come to East Longmeadow, or continue living there, at a time when most new homes being built there come with price tags approaching $1 million.

“This is a desirable community, but most of the housing stock is detached single-family,” Christensen explained. “With the new high school, and thinking about the cost of living, we’re trying to see if an affordable-housing component makes sense in the downtown area, with some kind of density housing.”

Timm Marini, seen here with staff members

Timm Marini, seen here with staff members during a recent employee-appreciation day at HUB, says East Longmeadow has always been desirable, and a new high school will make it even more so.

Several new businesses have opened in the community as well, including a Chase Bank branch in the center of town; a lingerie, bra-fitting, and swimsuit store called Gazebo Too; and Raspberry Records.

There are also new owners (a large group, in fact) of one the town’s older and perhaps better- known institutions, Shaker Bowl, located, as that name suggests, on Shaker Road.

Brendan Greeley, one of those new owners, said the group saw an opportunity to not only continue a more than 60-year-old tradition, but make some needed improvements and additions to make the facility even more family-friendly and more of a destination.

“We came at it like entrepreneurs; we wanted to make the facility better and more accommodating for families and more accommodating for businesses to come in and have their corporate events.”

“We came at it like entrepreneurs; we wanted to make the facility better and more accommodating for families and more accommodating for businesses to come in and have their corporate events,” he said, adding that improvements have included renovations to the party room, new lighting, new bowling software that allows young people to knock down a castle instead of pins, and more. “For kids coming in for a party, there are a lot more options now.”

For this, the latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest turns its lens on East Longmeadow, where many forms of progress and momentum are evident.

 

Classroom for Improvement

As he talked about the high-school project and all that goes into it, Smith said this is more than a generational undertaking. We’re talking about several generations.

“The goal is for this building to last equally as long as the last one,” he said, adding that the facility will be state-of-the-art in every way, especially with regard to technology.

“We think it’s going to be a building that firmly puts East Longmeadow into the 21st century,” he told BusinessWest. “This will be a building that students can come into and use the most current technology available — classrooms designed for how the 21st century student learns, a setting that’s much more interactive. It’s not about a teacher standing in the front of the room and presenting all day; it’s a setting that’s much more conducive to hands-on learning, no matter what the subject matter might be.

“And from a safety standpoint, we won’t have to worry about leaking roofs and power outages and things of that nature,” he went on, adding that there have been many of both during this long fight for a new school.

Plans call for the new school to open its doors for the start of the 2026-27 school year, said Smith, who, like others we spoke with, said the impact of the new facility should be felt long before that.

Indeed, in many respects, a modern high school has been the one ingredient missing from a community that has a lot of other things going for it, including land on which to build new homes and businesses and a large commercial base that has helped keep residential tax rates lower than in surrounding communities like Longmeadow and Wilbraham.

“With that investment in a new high school, I think you’re going to see more families moving into town,” said Timm Marini, president of Personal Lines Insurance at HUB International New England, which has an office on Shaker Road near the center of town. “The new schools really draw people — young people — which is what we need.

“We’ve seen several other area communities make investments in new high schools,” he said, listing Longmeadow, Wilbraham, West Springfield, and others. “East Longmeadow is a little behind the times in that respect, but now, town residents are putting their money where their mouth is, and it will benefit the community.”

Christensen, who grew up in town, returned to it several years ago, and then took an intriguing route to his current post — moving from deputy director of the Department of Public Works to deputy town manager to town manager — noted that the strong vote in favor of the debt exclusion (nearly 70%) spoke volumes about the need for the project and its importance to the community.

“The ‘yes’ votes were an indication that this could really jump-start our community,” he said, adding that while the town has recorded both residential and commercial growth over the past few decades, there is certainly room for more.

Indeed, there are two subdivisions (one with 23 lots, the other with 15) now in development, and there is ample land for more, he said.

But there are other needs in the community, he went on, noting that, like many communities in this region, there is a growing need for housing options, especially inventory that would fall into the ‘affordable’ category.

This need has led to ongoing efforts to create that aforementioned Center Town District, a mixed-use development with an affordable-housing component.

Christensen said the goal will be to create this district in the downtown area — not the surrounding residential neighborhoods — on commercially zoned property and parcels in need of redevelopment.

“We have some people in town who may not be able to afford to stay in their home, but want to stay in town, so it’s incumbent on us to provide an option,” he explained, adding that town leaders have engaged the public in the process, asking them what they want and don’t want from such an initiative.

 

Enthusiasm to Spare

Greeley told BusinessWest that, while he didn’t grow up in East Longmeadow, he spent plenty of time at the bowling alley on Shaker Road.

“I remember Thanksgiving and Easter … my family would get together, and we would always go bowling,” he said, adding that he has many fond memories from what can only be called a landmark.

And it is a desire to create memories for some new generations of area residents that prompted a group of investors (including Greeley’s wife, Amy) to acquire the bowling alley when it came on the market roughly a year ago.

Tom Christensen

Tom Christensen says a desire for housing options in the community has inspired efforts to create a Town Center District with an affordable-housing option.

Retelling the story, Greeley said he and Adam Oliveri, a close friend and over-30 hockey teammate, were looking for businesses to buy and, while driving by Shaker Bowl one day, brought it to the top of their list of prospectives. The owner wasn’t interested in selling, however, so they started looking in other directions, only to return to their original target when it eventually came on the market in early 2023.

They added partners to the group and closed that summer. Since then, they’ve been making improvements aimed at taking advantage of steady — and, by most estimates, growing — interest in bowling, while also making the facility a destination for all kinds of functions.

From September through April, leagues bowl there every day of the week, he explained, adding that league bowlers don’t take all 28 lanes, but they do provide a strong, steady source of revenue. Meanwhile, beyond the leagues, interest is strong among all age groups.

Shaker Bowl is part of a business community that is, as noted earlier, large and diverse, featuring everything from a solid mix of restaurants to a full roster of banks, with Chase being only the latest; from service businesses like HUB to a large number of distribution and manufacturing facilities in the town’s large industrial park.

There are many intriguing stories of entrepreneurship, including the Coating House, a 44-year-old business owned in recent years by Kim Casineau, who has written an inspiring story of growth, diversification, and giving back.

The company manufactures specialized coated and uncoated fasteners and fittings for several sectors, including industrial, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and the military. But that’s just part of the story.

Indeed, Casineau, who benefited from services provided by the YWCA of Western Massachusetts earlier in her life, has committed herself to giving back not only to that agency (she currently serves as its board president), but also the young women it serves.

Working with board member Dawn Rodgers and YWCA staff, Casineau is part of an effort to implement a new educational program with high-school students called Healthy Empowering Relationships and Education. She’s also working to provide women served by the YWCA with mentoring and, eventually, job opportunities.

“I purchased this company with the intention of growing it and offering job opportunities to the women who are residents at, and receive services from, the YWCA, because I thought I could offer them entry-level jobs and mentorship at a safe place that is welcoming,” she said, adding that the mentoring initiatives and job opportunities remain a work in progress. “I want to offer them a place to learn and grow and feel safe.”

Overall, East Longmeadow is business-friendly, said Grace Barone, executive director of the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, which counts East Longmeadow among the five communities it represents.

She noted that, with the arrival of Christensen and Rebecca Lisi, deputy town manager, there are now stronger lines of communication between Town Hall and the business community, which brings benefits for both sides.

“They’re fantastic, they’re out in the community, they’re listening to what the members need, and they’re engaging with them,” she told BusinessWest. “It’s very refreshing, and it’s great to work with them.”

Like Marini and others we spoke with, Barone said East Longmeadow boasts a strong location, near Springfield, but also Connecticut, Longmeadow, Wilbraham, and other vibrant communities, making it an attractive address for restaurants and certainly banks, but also retail outlets.

“We’ve had several ribbon cuttings,” she said, listing Gazebo Too, on North Main Street, and Raspberry Records, on Shaker Road, among them. “A business might go out, but you see new businesses coming in right away to fill those spots, and that’s very exciting.”

Picture This

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Critical Funding
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Critical Funding

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services recently awarded Mercy Medical Center a grant totaling $1,171,322 million to support the hospital’s consult services for substance-use disorder.

Critical Funding

Pictured, from left: state Rep. Orlando Ramos; Dan Keenan, regional vice president, Advocacy and Government Relations, Trinity Health Of New England; Maria Mead, Behavioral Health clinical supervisor at Mercy; Edna Rodríguez, Mercy’s director of Behavioral Health; Mercy President Dr. Robert Roose; state Rep. Shirley Arriaga and her daughter; state Rep. Carlos González; and state Sen. John Velis.

 

 

Supporting the Vision

Leaders from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation recently visited Square One to celebrate the foundation’s $500,000 gift toward the construction of Square One’s new home. The Davis Foundation was among the first funders to support the project, awarding Square One $50,000 in 2022 to complete a feasibility study to gauge support.

Davis Foundation.

Pictured, from left: Dawn DiStefano, president and CEO of Square One; Kiley O’Meara, Laurel Ferretti, and Drew Davis from the Davis Foundation; Kris Allard and Maria Bedard from Square One; and Paul Belsito, executive director of the Davis Foundation.

 

Community Grants

In a celebration on May 14 at the Garden House at Look Park, Florence Bank awarded $150,000 to 40 area nonprofits through its annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program. Through this annual program, launched in 2002, customers are invited to vote for their favorite local nonprofit in hopes it will receive a share of grant funding. In 2023, roughly 7,168 votes were cast.

 

 

Grand Opening

Fill-It Self Storage, located at 575 North Road in Westfield, recently celebrated its grand opening. The 34,500-square-foot facility, consisting of six buildings and 232 units, offers climate-controlled and drive-up units. The grand opening was attended by Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, state Sen. John Velis, and state Rep. Kelly Pease. Peter Houser of Wilbraham and Philip Houser of Pittsfield are the owners; Peter also owns 109 Apremont Way in Westfield, where Bright Ideas Brewing recently opened.

 

 

Celebrating 35 Years

Fill-It Self Storage, located at 575 North Road in Westfield, recently celebrated its grand opening. The gathering was attended by approximately 125 residents, community members, board members, and staff members and included the distribution of the 2023 annual report, which highlights the community’s achievements and future plans. The event also included the official adoption of SPICES (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship) as part of Lathrop’s values.

 

 

Open Wide

The second-floor clinic of Building 20 at Springfield Technical Community College was transformed into a bustling hub of oral healthcare on April 27 as STCC hosted its sixth annual Community Dental Day. The event, a partnership between STCC, the Valley District Dental Society, and the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation, included over 75 volunteers, including general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, a pediatric dentist, and an orthodontist.

Pictured, from left: STCC President John Cook; Dr. Andrea Fallon, who has a dental practice in Southampton; and Dr. Michael Nardi from the Valley District Dental Society.

Pictured, from left: STCC President John Cook; Dr. Andrea Fallon, who has a dental practice in Southampton; and Dr. Michael Nardi from the Valley District Dental Society.

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Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through July 29: In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated. But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell. And that’s where you come in. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due Monday, July 29, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these eight categories: Care Provider, Administrator, Emerging Leader, Community Health, Educator, Innovation, Collaboration, and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

 

Dulye Leadership Experience Virtual Leadership Program

June 26: Dulye Leadership Experience will present a Culture Chat titled “The Shift You Need to Make When You Become a Leader.” This free virtual program begins at noon. Prominent LinkedIn leadership voice Evan Hickok will provide tips for avoiding the biggest barriers that cause 60% of new managers to fail within the first 24 months in their role. This one-hour session is ideal for current managers and professionals seeking a future management role. Hickok has leveraged his interest in building high-performing teams into a weekly newsletter, “Lighthouse Leadership,” and content creation on LinkedIn. He has held leadership roles in engineering and manufacturing at General Electric and General Dynamics, and has designed complex systems for the U.S. Navy and served as a program manager for multi-million-dollar projects with demanding customers. Throughout his two-decade experience in major corporations, he has conducted extensive research on the differences between successful and struggling teams. He created an onboarding process for a Fortune 100 company that accelerated the productivity of more than 500 new hires by accelerating their connections. Culture Chat is a career-focused program that fosters conversations and connections with professionals from different industries and companies. The interactive program format features a mini-workshop with the expert followed by small group discussions. Reserve a virtual seat here by visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/dle-culture-chat-the-shift-you-need-to-make-when-you-become-a-leader-registration-907236798687?aff=oddtdtcreator. There is no fee to attend, thanks to the sustained sponsorship of the Dulye & Co. consulting firm.

 

Free Fraud, Scams, and Cybersecurity Seminar

June 26: Monson Savings Bank will host a free seminar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. The seminar will be focused on helping attendees from businesses grow their awareness of risks and prevention methods related to fraud, scams, and cybersecurity. In the no-cost seminar, expert speakers Heather Arbour, Monson Savings Bank vice president, BSA/fraud officer, and compliance manager; Paul Shepardson, Monson Savings Bank assistant vice president and digital systems officer; and Charlie Christianson, owner and technology and security professional with CMD Technology Group Inc., will share with attendees how to protect themselves and their businesses from fraud and scams, how to identify scam-prevention methods, how to create a risk assessment for their current business practices, how to develop security procedures for their business and employees, and how to respond to events where a business may be at risk for fraud or a scam.

 

Yidstock

July 11-14: Tickets are now on sale for Yidstock: the Festival of New Yiddish Music. Now in its 12th year, Yidstock brings the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. Highlights this year will include the Klezmatics, Frank London, Eleanor Reissa, Judy Bressler, Daniel Kahn, and many more. Concert passes are available and include admission to all concerts and the two dance workshops. Individual tickets are also available for purchase for those who can only attend for part of the weekend. This year, livestream concert passes will allow friends from afar to experience Yidstock from the comfort of their homes. These passes only include access to the seven concerts; they do not include access to talks, workshops, or the film screening. Visit yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock for more information and to purchase tickets.

 

Party for a Purpose

Sept. 19: With the goal of making sure Square One’s children have a new, state-of-the-art, outdoor learning and playspace, Friends on a Mission will host its annual Party for a Purpose to raise funds for the playground project at Square One’s Tommie Johnson Child & Family Center in Springfield. Now in its second year, Friends on a Mission started with a trio of friends — Bob Perry, Walter Tomala, and the late Jenn Schimmel — who set out to spend time together while giving back to the community. Their inaugural event held last fall raised more than $38,000 for Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With early sponsorship support from PeoplesBank and Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., this year’s Party for a Purpose, featuring cocktails, food, and festivities, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House in Holyoke. Interested sponsors should contact Perry at (413) 530-3787. For tickets, visit www.startatsquareone.org.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Greenfield Savings Bank Donates $50,000 to Iron Horse Music Hall

NORTHAMPTON — Greenfield Savings Bank announced it is making a donation of $50,000 to the Parlor Room Collective in support of its $750,000 capital campaign to revive the Iron Horse Music Hall in downtown Northampton. The Parlor Room Collective, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the health and vitality of the community through the power of music, purchased the Iron Horse last fall and launched a capital campaign to raise funds for renovations and updates to the historic music venue. Updates included expanding to the neighboring storefront at 18 Center St. and putting in 10 bathrooms on the first floor. The Iron Horse reopened its doors to the public for the first time on May 15 to a sold-out crowd with Taylor Ashton and Rachael & Vilray playing to an audience eager to celebrate the return of this beloved venue. Chris Freeman, executive director of the Parlor Room Collective, said the gift from Greenfield Savings Bank will help cover the costs of the extensive renovations that have made the Iron Horse a more accessible space, as well as the startup costs for the restaurant and the staff more than doubling in size to account for the new venue and restaurant. Along with the bar space and bathrooms, Iron Horse updates include flooring, lighting, HVAC, and a new sound system. These updates prioritize the customer and artist experience, making the space more comfortable and accessible than ever before.

 

Kuhn Riddle Rolls Out New Name, Logo

AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects, an Amherst firm established in 1988 by John Kuhn and Chris Riddle, has rolled out its new name and new look. The firm is now Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers and is headed by its second generation of leadership, President Aelan Tierney and Principals Jonathan Salvon and Charles Roberts. The firm worked with a Northampton-based creative studio, Transit Authority Figures, to develop a logo, signature colors, fonts, and a name that reflects the firm’s foundation, as well as its transitions, growth, and views toward the future. The new Kuhn Riddle logo is built on a simple grid using elemental shapes to create a symmetrical, abstract ‘KR’ monogram. These forms, each consisting of a quarter-circle and a triangle, face each other and together form a square. The new logo reflects Kuhn Riddle’s dedication to smart and creative problem solving rooted in timeless foundational principles. The font used in the new logo recalls the Goudy Old Style used in the original firm logo, yet has its own history, weight, and meaning. The new font, called Martina Plantijn, was developed by the Klim Type Foundry and named after the strong and formidable Dutch businesswomen who ran the Plantin-Moretus publishing house — then the world’s largest — in the early 17th century. As a woman-owned business, Kuhn Riddle takes inspiration from Plantjin’s entrepreneurial spirit and the family-owned company’s legacy of empowering women, which inspired a series of women descendants who went on to manage the business for much of the next three centuries. To complement the new logo, the firm chose deep blue and radiant yellow, color hues that are unique, bright, and friendly.

 

Eversource Named Among Climate Leaders by USA TODAY

BOSTON — For a second consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. Ranked among the top utilities on the list, this distinction highlights the energy company’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions intensity, which is rooted in a commitment to sustainability throughout its operations. The USA TODAY list of America’s Climate Leaders recognizes the top 450 companies across the U.S. that have achieved the greatest reduction in their operational emissions intensity between 2020 and 2022, a measure of the amount of scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gases a company produces relative to its revenue. Following Eversource’s recognition in last year’s list, the company is ranked fourth in the Energy & Utilities category and 173rd overall for 2024.

 

Enlite Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Indian Orchard

INDIAN ORCHARD — Enlite Cannabis Dispensary celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at 479 Main St., Indian Orchard on June 4. The grand-opening event commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring special guests, including state Sen. Adam Gomez, Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and social-equity dispensary, Enlite is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the cannabis industry. The Indian Orchard location marks Enlite’s second opening in Western Mass., reinforcing the company’s dedication to expanding access to high-quality cannabis products in the region. In conjunction with the grand opening, Enlite hosted a food drive to support the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

 

UMass Amherst to Join NSF SafeInsights Project

AMHERST — The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst has joined the newly announced U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SafeInsights, a five-year, $90 million research and development infrastructure for inclusive education research. Led by OpenStax at Rice University, SafeInsights is a large-scale education research hub that will safely connect digital learning platforms and educational institutions to learn about learning. This initiative represents the NSF’s largest single investment in R&D infrastructure for education at a national scale and will be the first national infrastructure of its kind. SafeInsights includes a multi-disciplinary network of 80 collaborating institutions and partners, including major digital learning platforms that currently serve tens of millions of students. Lan and UMass Amherst will join together with researchers and large-scale, digital learning platforms to enable privacy-preserving research studies to better understand student learning. According to national polls conducted by the Data Quality Campaign, 86% of teachers recognize the importance of research in effective teaching. However, the majority of teachers must individually piece together research-informed teaching and learning strategies, often with limited resources. SafeInsights will enable research studies that help researchers understand how students learn best, no matter who they are, what they are learning, or how they are learning. The insights gained can lead to the development of better, research-informed teaching tools and practices, promoting educational equity. SafeInsights stringently protects learner privacy. It uses a unique technique called ‘secure data enclaves,’ which unlocks valuable insights without revealing any student information to researchers or moving student information from the learning tools that it safely lives in today.

 

PeoplesBank Partner NYMBUS Wins FinTech Futures Award

HOLYOKE — FinTech Futures, the global market intelligence platform for financial-services technology, has named NYMBUS the Excellence in Tech winner for Core Banking System at the recent Banking Tech Awards USA ceremony held in New York City. The awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements and successes in the banking and FinTech industry across the U.S., included many of the most well-known and well-respected brands within the industry. Nymbus is a leading technology partner for PeoplesBank. “We are incredibly excited for this recognition for the NYMBUS team and their staff partners here at PeoplesBank,” said Aleda De Maria, executive vice president for Consumer Banking and Operations at PeoplesBank. “We believe that banks need to be able to offer the best technology for their customers, to create a simple banking experience. We are proud to align ourselves with an award-winning tech partner, which has allowed us distinguish ourselves in a competitive category.”

 

Westover Metropolitan Airport Launches New Website

CHICOPEE — Westover Metropolitan Airport announced the launch of its new website, westoverairport.com, designed to streamline the user experience and provide valuable information for travelers, pilots, and aircraft tenants. For close to five decades, Westover Metropolitan Airport has been committed to ensuring safe, convenient, and cost-effective travel. Situated in Chicopee, Westover Municipal Airport’s strategic location offers easy access to major highways. The newly launched website aims to further enhance the airport’s commitment and reputation to exceptional service by providing a user-friendly platform to access essential travel and destination information. Westover Metropolitan Airport benefits from the worldwide reputation of Westover Air Force Reserve Base, but it is important to provide the distinction between the military facility and high-profile operations and the civilian operations. The new website’s focus will help achieve that.

 

Summerlin Floors Makes Donation to Greenfield Community College

AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, woman-owned flooring business based in Amherst, made its annual donation of $2,500 to Greenfield Community College (GCC) in memory of Erin Summerlin, daughter of owner Ann Bronner, who hopes the gift makes a lasting impact and positive contribution toward the educational community. Bronner, a GCC alumna, aims to support the future generation of scholars and give back to the GCC community.

 

Goodwill Receives Grant from Eversource Foundation

PITTSFIELD — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced it has received a grant of $1,200 from the Eversource Foundation for its Soar for Success program. In the last year, Goodwill’s Soar for Success program served 53 individuals with job coaching and other services, while providing 1,168 vouchers for clothing and household items to individuals in need. Goodwill’s Soar for Success job-training program focuses on teaching essential employment skills, provides interview and work-appropriate clothing, and helps community members secure meaningful work. The program is offered free of charge to all Berkshire County residents.

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

R Q Trotski Inc., 10 Columbus St., Apt. 2, Agawam, MA 01001. Anatolii Trotskovets, same. Home remodeling.

GREENFIELD

Law Office of Mary Anne Royle, PS Inc., 277 Main St., Suite 400, Greenfield, MA 01301. Mary Anne Royle, same. Legal services limited to the issues of federal law.

HOLYOKE

Connect, Develop, Play Inc., 514 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01013. Kimberly Melendez, 22 Mt. Vernon Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Sports complex offering physical activity, nutrition guidance, athletics mentorship, and tutoring.

Jose Fernando Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Fernando Soto, same. Sales consulting services.

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 104 Scholarship Fund Corp., 86 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Michael Langone, 91 Chalmers St., Springfield, MA 01118. Raises college scholarship funds and distributes awards to high-school students on the basis of their performance in school, demonstrated interest in the labor movement, and other criteria.

PITTSFIELD

3N Management Corp., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mikerlange Pierre, 289 Elmwood St., North Attleborro, MA 02760. A parent holding company specializing in the strategic oversight, financial management, and operational support of its subsidiaries in diverse sectors.

Black Tie Protection Services Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kevin Schroeder, 2 Lake St., Suite 8, Monroe, NY 10950. Provides watch guard, guard, and private investigation services.

Heller Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Robert Heller, same. Consulting services.

Netart Group SRO, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sergej Masojedov, same. Data-processing travel agency.

Shadowboxing USA Inc., 146 1st St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Apryl Breeding, 86 Madison Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nonprofit organization established to engrage in a broad range of strategies to promote community health, education, and development through the engagement of activities.

Zenvibe Collective Ltd., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Qing Tan, same. Trading.

SOUTH HADLEY

M&J Deburring Inc., 27 Foch Ave., South Hadley, MA 01075. Melissa Oslin, same. Metal-finishing services.

SPRINGFIELD

Dragon Castle Inc., 338 Cooley St., Springfield, MA 01128. Mei Nuan Li, same. Restaurant.

Forged by Fire Inc., 180 St. James Ave., Springfield, MA 01109. Donald Coleman, 51 Stuart St., Springfield, MA 01119. Nonprofit organization to aid the homeless and formerly homeless with short-term housing, provide counseling and educational services, and solicit funds to aid in carrying out the mission of the corporation.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Amjad RB Inc., 425 Union St., #18, West Springfield, MA 01089. Mohammad Amjad Burhan, same. Franchise restaurant.

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

VCV Quality Flooring Inc., 39 Talcott Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Valeriu Cojocaru, same. Flooring contractor.

WILBRAHAM

The Valley Impact Project Inc., 63 Soule Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Thalvan Bui, same. Nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to individuals and families facing economic challenges who may not qualify for support on a large scale.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2024.

AMHERST

A&L Properties
48 Valley View Dr.
Luis Sumba, Andrea Gerron

Amherst Office Park, Realty
441 West St.
Donald LaVerdiere

DMO Construction
213 North East St.
Deborah Misterka

Empowering Neurodivergence
171 Clark Hill Road, #139
Sheraden Bobot

KMF Appraisals
236 South East St.
Kathleen Foster

Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers
28 Amity St., Suite 2B
Aelan Tierney

Lisa’s Hair Design
1 Spencer Dr.
Lisa Connor

Paramount Tax
30 Boltwood Walk
Jeffrey Fry

Quabbin Advisors LLC
447 West St.
Megan Donnelly

Pioneer Ed Strategies
56 Hunters Hill Circle
Gregory Runyan

Resurge Catalyst LLC
6 University Dr., Suite 206
Michael Wright

Simply Ten
16 Cranberry Lane
Susan Chinman

Whiskers
129 Brittany Manor, Unit B
Amelia Leonard, Sophia Peary Miller

HADLEY

Barn Out Back LLC
30 Lawrence Plain Road
Gregory Dursza

Bloom Local
233 Bay Road
Lucas Abbott

Dwight Home
27 Maple Ave.
Thomas Dwight

Flagship Drumline
257 Russell St.
Flagship Entertainment

Here We Grow
123 Russell St.
Ryan Matte

K&J Transport Group LLC
112 East St.
Kojo Essell

Nueva Skin Studio
108 Russell St.
Lia Montalvo

Sweet C Massage
108 Russell St.
Carolyn Lloyd

Towneplace Suites
237 Russell St.
Laxman Parmar

VIP Petcare
335 Russell St.
Community Vet Clinics LLC

Walmart #2683
337 Russell St.
Walmart

HOLYOKE

Aerie by American Eagle
50 Holyoke St.
AE Outfitters Retail Co.

Beyond Carpentry
1056 Main St.
Michael Hoar

Crown Fried Chicken & Grill
915 Main St.
Nasir Awan

Holyoke Motors
263 Hampden St.
Hasan Kuruca

Holyoke Pizza
213 South St.
Evren Turan

KW Property Management
97 Locust St.
Kenrick Williams

Norman Jacques Tax Preparer
25 Columbus Ave.
Norman Jacques

Pickles Pub Pizzeria
910 Hampden St.
Jodi Dulude

RC Realty Business
1971 Northampton St.
Juan Rivera Baez

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
27 Holyoke St.
Red Robin International Inc.

PITTSFIELD

Absolute Construction Partners
82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100
Absolute Construction Inc.

Alan Honig Building and Remodeling
64 Joan Dr.
Alan Honig

Artistry Nails by Chloe
5 Cheshire Road
Chloe Martin

B&P Property Services
11 Samson Ave.
Adam Haas

Berkshire Heath Pediatrics
758 East St.
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc.

Berkshire Heart and Mind Therapy
100 Wendell Ave.
Colleen Passetto

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Knesset Israel Synagogue

Haddad Subaru
652 East St.
George Haddad

Haven Driveways
90 Highland Ave.
HLP Realty Holdings LLC

Iglesia Castillo Fuerte
97 Edward Ave.
Maria Arias

International Golf Course Agronomist
98 Spadina Parkway
Richard Bator

John O’Neil Masonry
580 Lakeway Dr.
John O’Neil

Lock Shop of Berkshire County
24 Dalton Ave.
Berkshire Lockshop Inc.

New Asian Garden Inc.
1-3 Newell St.
New Asian Garden Inc.

New Move Massage LLC
36 Dorchester Ave.
Cindy Gagliardi

Next Step Addiction Counseling
150 North St.
Nancy Reis

Nova Computer Services
1440 East St.
Bug Busters CS Inc.

Renovation360 LLC
86 Maplewood Ave.
Jersey Osorio

VIP Petcare
457 Dalton Ave.
Community Veterinary Clinicals LLC

SOUTH HADLEY

7-Eleven 15405B
426 Newton St.
Bandesha Corp.

Diamond Automotive
1 Industrial Dr.
Diamond Tools & Equipment Inc.

Mountain View Strength LLC
138 College St.
Sean Maher

SVG Athletics
749 New Ludlow Road
Savage Athletics

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Andrea Renee Creations
616 Main St.
Andrea Renee Creations

Capital Enterprises
172 Harwich Road
Capital Enterprises

Flash Car Wash
30 Wayside Ave.
Balise Riverdale LLC

Nippon Grill
935 Riversale St., Unit F105-107
Riverdale Cuisine Inc.

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.

Bacon, Robert
Bacon Sheryl
162 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/08/2023

Brunt, Jason
129 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/13/2023

Cardaropoli, Christopher D.
Cardaropoli, Joanne R.
27 Wisdom Place
Greenfield, MA 0130
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/08/2023

Lapierre, Rileyann
128R Main St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/11/2023

Lazarick, Jaimie L.
3053 South Main St.
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/11/2023

Luchock, Mike J.
75 South St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/15/2023

Malphrus, Melody A.
a/k/a Lent, Melody A.
28 Honeysuckle Dr., Unit 6212A
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/10/2023

Ogata, Janaina
358 Union St.
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/12/2023

Roberts, Albert Arthur
222 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/10/2023

Sheerin,Timothy J.
121 Pine Grove Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/14/2023

Usher, Judith A.
193 Oak St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/11/2023

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

83-F Bear Mountain Dr.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Laura J. Fenn
Seller: Pasha Realty LLC
Date: 05/14/24

1480 Cape St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Michael P. Boutwell
Seller: Melissa Fantasia-Lagares
Date: 05/17/24

BUCKLAND

143 East Buckland Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Diana Weathehrby
Seller: June E. Ovitt
Date: 05/20/24

CHARLEMONT

23 Laurel Lane
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Benjamin T. Harrington
Seller: Barbara Ann Beall FT
Date: 05/14/24

30 Windy Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Megan E. McDonough
Seller: Anemore M. Benedetti
Date: 05/16/24

COLRAIN

42 Shelburne Line Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Amanda Iglesias
Seller: Jennifer A. Blythe
Date: 05/14/24

 

DEERFIELD

147 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $18,250,000
Buyer: Agnl Case LLC
Seller: Hardigg Industries LLC
Date: 05/22/24

ERVING

14 West High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Silas A. Clish
Seller: Elena L. Laclaire
Date: 05/17/24

5 Warner St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Sullivan
Seller: Georgian-Lucas Int.
Date: 05/15/24

GREENFIELD

1 Coombs Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $131,999
Buyer: Ed’s Enterprises LLC
Seller: Fidelity & Guar Life TR
Date: 05/22/24

227 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Martino IRT
Date: 05/15/24

158 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Marano
Seller: Wilfried F. Voss
Date: 05/24/24

68 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $550,388
Buyer: Blue Sky Estate LLC
Seller: Cheryl A. Ingersoll
Date: 05/23/24

74 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $550,388
Buyer: Blue Sky Estate LLC
Seller: Cheryl A. Ingersoll
Date: 05/23/24

34 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $307,100
Buyer: Alex Cowley
Seller: Dawn M. Leahy
Date: 05/15/24

24 Temple Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Adrienne Craig-Williams
Seller: Barnard, Catherine F., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/24

LEVERETT

4 Jackson Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Amy B. Lohman
Seller: Gurunam K. Khalsa
Date: 05/22/24

340 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Caitlin Marquis
Seller: Peter Derrico
Date: 05/13/24

MONROE

7 School St.
Monroe, MA 01350
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: June Ovitt
Seller: Diana M. Noren
Date: 05/20/24

MONTAGUE

8 13th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Branson Builders LLC
Seller: Ninteen James Ave RT
Date: 05/15/24

7 Walnut St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Krista L. Leveille
Seller: Karen A. Douglas
Date: 05/14/24

NEW SALEM

1 South Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Quabbin Stop LLC
Seller: Steinberg Thomas FT
Date: 05/15/24

NORTHFIELD

878 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $517,000
Buyer: Cristopher Knight
Seller: Deborah J. Bruno Int.
Date: 05/20/24

ORANGE

21 Chestnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William T. Straub
Seller: Courtney A. Fifield
Date: 05/17/24

12-14 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Lamayas Earthworks LLC
Seller: M. Jemms Orange I LLC
Date: 05/16/24

50 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Lamayas Earthworks LLC
Seller: M. Jemms Orange I LLC
Date: 05/16/24

166-168 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Lamayas Earthworks LLC
Seller: M. Jemms Orange I LLC
Date: 05/16/24

168 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Shaun Lafleur
Seller: David Bergeron
Date: 05/16/24

ROWE

23 Newell Cross Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: David Norcross
Seller: Clifford F. Paige
Date: 05/13/24

312 Zoar Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: George & Julie Baeder TR
Seller: Unitaian Universalist Row
Date: 05/22/24

SHUTESBURY

59 Briggs Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sarah Doire
Seller: Jemie H. Sullivan
Date: 05/17/24

33 Sojourner Way
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Naomi Kaul
Seller: Matthew G. Snover
Date: 05/23/24

SUNDERLAND

62 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Caroline O’Connell
Seller: Joanna D. Morrow
Date: 05/21/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

89 Cherry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Joseph Kukharchuk
Seller: Christopher W. Brunelle
Date: 05/15/24

18 Deer Run Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Federal Hm Loan Mtg Corp
Seller: Sinan Turan
Date: 05/13/24

637 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Daniel Hernandez
Seller: Melisa A. Fecat
Date: 05/17/24

280 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jake D. McKittrick
Seller: Melissa B. Grant
Date: 05/22/24

1259 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Melissa B. Almquist
Seller: Londono, Elvia, (Estate)
Date: 05/20/24

62 Northwood St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Ramon Lopez
Seller: Timothy Potito
Date: 05/23/24

118 Parker St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Denise Monday
Seller: Walter B. Robinson
Date: 05/15/24

6 Pheasant Run Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Lesley A. Dinsmore
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 05/24/24

309 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: James Acerra
Seller: Minellajoseph, Anthony, (Estate)
Date: 05/16/24

18-20 Summer St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Haskell Holdings LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/22/24

BRIMFIELD

1494 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jorge A. Rivera-Diaz
Seller: Arelis O. Morales
Date: 05/16/24

73 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Alexis Tunney
Seller: Linda Weston
Date: 05/17/24

98 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Ryan B. Connolly
Seller: Tamarkin FT
Date: 05/24/24

55 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Nicholas P. Nelson
Seller: Mark E. Salomone
Date: 05/13/24

CHICOPEE

39 Algonquin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Abbas Younes
Seller: Cam Ventures Holdings LLC
Date: 05/17/24

10 Bill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Andres Torres-Rodriguez
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 05/16/24

123 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Enrique Santiago
Seller: Michael A. Casimiro
Date: 05/24/24

47 Cecile Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph Ercolino
Seller: Jacob J. Santana
Date: 05/15/24

50 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Dzmitry Rusakevich
Seller: Waleed K. Okal
Date: 05/24/24

Chester St., Lot 620
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Andres Torres-Rodriguez
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 05/16/24

503 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $258,400
Buyer: Rafael L. Ramirez-Lopez
Seller: Glen E. Rostocki
Date: 05/15/24

232 Exchange St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: 236 Exchange LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Bardon Irt
Date: 05/17/24

25 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Anthony M. Montero
Seller: Kathleen M. Blanchard
Date: 05/16/24

14 Garrity St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Wayne P. Desroches
Seller: Cynthia Field
Date: 05/24/24

348 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Alyssa Johnson
Seller: James R. Kenney
Date: 05/17/24

44 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Jessica P. Leary
Seller: Barbara J. Colkos
Date: 05/15/24

7 Kimball St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Edwin Adames
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/20/24

55 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael J. Galarneau
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 05/20/24

1512 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Aakash Patel
Seller: Fandave LLC
Date: 05/17/24

1514 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Aakash Patel
Seller: Fandave LLC
Date: 05/17/24

203 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Hector L. Texidor
Seller: Feliciano Bonilla
Date: 05/14/24

7 Munger Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: James A. Occhiuzzo
Date: 05/24/24

101 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Lafreniere
Seller: Brad M. Moreau
Date: 05/17/24

108 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Paul Giguere
Seller: Jendrysik, Irene A., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/24

43 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Brittany Carlson-Cormier
Seller: Katelyn E. Bartish
Date: 05/17/24

61 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nancy Tahir
Seller: Bruce E. Audet
Date: 05/24/24

50 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Damien K. Montiero
Seller: Manar Aldulaimi
Date: 05/23/24

101 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kara Grimaldi
Seller: Eugene J. Witczak
Date: 05/24/24

487 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Margaret F. Landry
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 05/17/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

30 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Samantha Stewart
Seller: Richard W. Santasiere
Date: 05/16/24

27 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Shane J. Paradise
Seller: Thaw Dar
Date: 05/14/24

24 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Harrison
Seller: Labroad, Walter F., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/24

19 Juniper Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Robert J. Braconi
Seller: Kyle J. Mailman
Date: 05/22/24

10 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Lee Carr
Seller: Maria V. Wheeler
Date: 05/24/24

20 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Patrick McMann
Seller: Tyler W. Simmons
Date: 05/14/24

GRANVILLE

684 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Wayne Goodall
Seller: T. Ii Julie Ann Greek John
Date: 05/17/24

145 Sodom St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 145 Sodom Street LLC
Seller: Miles S. Ericson
Date: 05/21/24

HAMPDEN

193 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David Heming
Seller: Edward T. Leyden
Date: 05/21/24

43 Rock A. Dundee Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Kathleen Dziura
Seller: Stephen L. Haskins
Date: 05/22/24

HOLLAND

2 Old County Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Carlos Figueroa-Mendez
Seller: Ellis George R
Date: 05/15/24

65 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Nikki L. Simonelli
Seller: Allen J. Czamara
Date: 05/23/24

5 Wood Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Tina M. Huff
Seller: Hampden Solutions LLC
Date: 05/13/24

 

HOLYOKE

847-849 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Crystal Torres
Seller: 125yale LLC
Date: 05/14/24

1205 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Case
Seller: Bruce A. Sicard
Date: 05/24/24

27 George St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Jocelyn Brown
Seller: Laurie C. Kaeppel
Date: 05/14/24

324 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David Langlois
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/24/24

350 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Sawyer
Seller: John L. Labelle
Date: 05/17/24

49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: B. & B. Realty Partners LLC
Seller: Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Date: 05/23/24

49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,389
Buyer: Harborone Mortgage LLC
Seller: Kathryn M. Hoar
Date: 05/21/24

45 Laura Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Craig T. Peltier
Seller: Anita G. Strong
Date: 05/22/24

9-11 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $477,000
Buyer: Kevin Young
Seller: Jeremy V. Croake
Date: 05/24/24

167 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Deborah Cooper
Seller: Erin K. Bartuska
Date: 05/17/24

77 Queen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $286,093
Buyer: Philip T. Gunderson
Seller: Rachel E. Dworkin
Date: 05/15/24

466-468 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rolando Rivera
Seller: Peter D. Hotz
Date: 05/15/24

24 Springdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Woodrow, Amy S., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/24

LONGMEADOW

144 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $547,950
Buyer: Lauren Mazzoli
Seller: Keun K. Lee
Date: 05/16/24

101 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $361,500
Buyer: Michael Gortakowski
Seller: Sudnick, Barbara E., (Estate)
Date: 05/17/24

56 Dartmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $536,000
Buyer: Shayla Fulton
Seller: Timothy A. Taylor RET
Date: 05/23/24

112 Grassy Gutter Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Trace
Seller: Nancy C. Kruc
Date: 05/13/24

80 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Wood
Seller: Robert C. Reilly
Date: 05/22/24

16 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jenna Mancuso
Seller: 16 Pleasantview Ave. LLC
Date: 05/17/24

84 Willow Brook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $991,000
Buyer: Sara Tobin
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 05/23/24

LUDLOW

76 Americo St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Nuno G. Guerra
Seller: Jose L. Fragoso
Date: 05/22/24

88 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Adkins, Danny Ray, (Estate)
Date: 05/23/24

26 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Isaac Flores
Seller: Sandra L. Dudek
Date: 05/13/24

258 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Jack A. Davis
Seller: Chandler C. Noga
Date: 05/23/24

81 Parkview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Santucci
Seller: Derrek J. Santucci
Date: 05/15/24

52 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Lisa Judkins
Date: 05/15/24

52 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Silver Snake Prop LLC
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/15/24

54 Stevens St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Santos
Seller: Joshua Soares
Date: 05/20/24

308 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Jacob Stokowski
Seller: Linda B. Lastoff
Date: 05/21/24

391 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Anthony Robare
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/17/24

729 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Gorden Chu
Seller: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Date: 05/23/24

MONSON

37 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mtg. TR HB4
Seller: Jean R. Rodich
Date: 05/24/24

244 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alec Barkett
Seller: Finnegan Properties LLC
Date: 05/24/24

PALMER

17 Alden St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Patriot Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Shirley M. Nichols
Date: 05/15/24

2 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $1,669,000
Buyer: Aubuchon Realty Co. Inc.
Seller: Csj Properties LLC
Date: 05/24/24

72 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01095
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Peter J. White
Seller: Jay S. Levine
Date: 05/17/24

1077 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Fernandes
Seller: Bharat Patel
Date: 05/24/24

378 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Allison Tambolleo
Seller: Michael W. Swain
Date: 05/22/24

6-8 Ruggles Court
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John Minnie
Seller: Daniel B. Donovan
Date: 05/17/24

74 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Darrell J. Jonassaint
Seller: RL Properties LLC
Date: 05/23/24

1115 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $629,000
Buyer: Michele Luszcz
Seller: Suzanne M. Rohrbacher
Date: 05/17/24

RUSSELL

400 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Dakota Blakesley
Seller: Joshua MacDonald
Date: 05/17/24

SPRINGFIELD

94-96 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $169,255
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Betsy A. Cavanaugh
Date: 05/24/24

67 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Clintona Wiley
Seller: Roderick Barton
Date: 05/21/24

53 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Brian B. Gutierrez
Seller: Kevin W. Hanna
Date: 05/13/24

165-167 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Arroyo
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/17/24

128 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Willie J. Wright
Date: 05/22/24

135 Bairdcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,700
Buyer: Nicole M. Sanders
Seller: Massmutual FCU
Date: 05/22/24

21 Barton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vasquez Remodeling Inc.
Seller: Richard Melikian
Date: 05/22/24

1295 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jorge J. Rivera
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/17/24

40 Beech St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $149,730
Buyer: Asset Backed Funding
Seller: Deborah Perkins
Date: 05/21/24

102-106 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: BC Belmont LLC
Seller: Cni Corp.
Date: 05/23/24

29 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Melro Associates Inc.
Seller: Amy E. Anderson
Date: 05/15/24

42-44 Blodgett St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Sherrelie M. Alvarado
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/17/24

93 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Rosemary Hernandez
Seller: Agustin Sosa
Date: 05/16/24

44-46 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rengui Qiao
Seller: Wmpsa LLC
Date: 05/15/24

408-410 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 408 Carew St. LLC
Seller: Felix Torres
Date: 05/16/24

15 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: A. M. Stephens-Williams
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Date: 05/17/24

58 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John Wynne
Seller: Terrence K. Boyer
Date: 05/21/24

55 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Sean Milbier
Seller: Bri E. McCarroll
Date: 05/20/24

11-15 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Alex Figueroa
Seller: B9 Industries Inc.
Date: 05/20/24

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Springfield Forth Properties LLC
Date: 05/21/24

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Xiumei Ye
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 05/15/24

84 Clydesdale Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Austin C. Nemec
Seller: Maribel Dones
Date: 05/13/24

69 Dexter St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Nixzaliz Ramos
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Date: 05/14/24

169 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Aminder Singh
Seller: Robert A. Lyons
Date: 05/17/24

14 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Cioccolate RT
Date: 05/23/24

127 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Destiny N. Clark
Seller: James T. Doling Irt
Date: 05/15/24

57 Elaine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Bharatkumar Patel
Seller: Luis R. Cotto
Date: 05/24/24

48 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Henry Nguyen
Seller: Elizabeth J. Ethier
Date: 05/20/24

24 Fairmount St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $244,217
Buyer: Movement Mortgage LLC
Seller: Joseline Arroyo
Date: 05/24/24

95 Fenimore Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Kurt Binderberger
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 05/16/24

63 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Laurien M. Cruz
Seller: Robert Hines
Date: 05/23/24

12 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Fernando Pena
Seller: Dionisia P. Velez
Date: 05/24/24

158 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Eunnindy Sanon
Seller: Edwan Alzuhairi
Date: 05/24/24

66-68 Gold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Francisco A. De Souza
Seller: Sgds LLC
Date: 05/13/24

524 Goodwin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Hector R. Berrios
Seller: Roberto Rivera-Negron
Date: 05/23/24

98 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Evan Anair
Seller: Seifert FT
Date: 05/17/24

38 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Jennifer Bresnahan
Seller: TC & MA LLC
Date: 05/24/24

40 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Richard Pack
Seller: Targaryen RT
Date: 05/14/24

131 Harvard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Chamber Investment Group LLC
Seller: Patricia A. Mackay
Date: 05/17/24

110 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,100
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Mcintosh, James W., (Estate)
Date: 05/20/24

37 Kathleen St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher Perez
Seller: Bradley Rolland
Date: 05/14/24

1174 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Yadira Baerga
Seller: Equity TCo
Date: 05/24/24

344-346 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cornelio R. Santos
Seller: Joseph M. Pafumi
Date: 05/13/24

61-63 Mansfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Nataly Pena
Seller: Luis A. Feliciano
Date: 05/15/24

220 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $739,000
Buyer: Xiao H. Huang
Seller: Emily Le
Date: 05/21/24

14 Mary St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Anna L. Martinez
Seller: Nadia P. Palmer
Date: 05/24/24

78 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nicole Floria
Seller: William F. Baker
Date: 05/15/24

457-459 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Veronica Vila
Seller: Pedro M. Rivera
Date: 05/14/24

491-493 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Adilia M. Perez-Esteban
Seller: Rosa P. La Paz
Date: 05/24/24

236 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Andy Martinez
Seller: North East Construction Services Inc.
Date: 05/24/24

271-277 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,361,384
Buyer: Deen Orange 47 LLC
Seller: OM Orange LLC
Date: 05/17/24

Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,361,384
Buyer: Deen Orange 47 LLC
Seller: OM Orange LLC
Date: 05/17/24

190 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,361,384
Buyer: Deen Orange 47 LLC
Seller: OM Orange LLC
Date: 05/17/24

198 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,361,384
Buyer: Deen Orange 47 LLC
Seller: OM Orange LLC
Date: 05/17/24

423 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Alden Pond Properties LLC
Seller: First Landing Investments LLC
Date: 05/24/24

423 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: First Landing Investments LLC
Seller: Felicia Knox
Date: 05/24/24

352-354 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Traci A. Leary
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 05/24/24

573 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Miguel Arroyo
Seller: Sherrie A. King
Date: 05/14/24

18-20 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Phantom Holdings LLC
Seller: Karen E. Charbonneau
Date: 05/17/24

22 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Adam Sharpe
Seller: Andrew J. Roissing
Date: 05/15/24

76 Ridgeway Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Tina M. Johnson
Seller: David E. Meehan
Date: 05/15/24

55-57 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Matthew Derderian
Seller: Allen T. Wilson
Date: 05/15/24

90 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jane L. Alinovi
Seller: Hsbc Finance Corp.
Date: 05/14/24

335 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Krystal Winkle
Seller: Shirley Gentile
Date: 05/15/24

72-74 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Holly Ashton
Seller: Thoi Phan
Date: 05/16/24

1450 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Donna M. Petrone-Carter
Seller: Susan M. Kupiec
Date: 05/22/24

878 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Selpan Holdings LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/22/24

884 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Selpan Holdings LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/22/24

890 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Selpan Holdings LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/23/24

111 San Miguel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Jocelyn A. Rosa
Seller: Allan Comberbatch
Date: 05/21/24

18 Stuyvesant St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Samantha Rodriguez
Seller: Nkz Realty Inc.
Date: 05/17/24

44 Thyme Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Richard A. Lewis
Date: 05/17/24

95 Upton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Rayshon Ward
Seller: Extremely Clean
Date: 05/16/24

24 Wareham St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $289,333
Buyer: Jennifer C. Smyth
Seller: Rebecca Hayward
Date: 05/17/24

201 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn J. Day
Seller: Pellisas Construction Inc.
Date: 05/20/24

47 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ovidia C. Lopez-Macario
Seller: Long River Realty LLC
Date: 05/24/24

249-251 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Francis Rivera-Rincon
Seller: Jorge Severino
Date: 05/21/24

133 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Javier F. Cruz
Seller: Jorge L. Agosto Torres
Date: 05/24/24

41 Woodside Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: BC Belmont LLC
Seller: CNI Corp.
Date: 05/23/24

454-456 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $338,800
Buyer: Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Seller: Hastings Hill Realty LLC
Date: 05/24/24

484 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $338,800
Buyer: Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Seller: Hastings Hill Realty LLC
Date: 05/24/24

SOUTHWICK

33 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Kathryn E. Coward
Seller: John D. Coward
Date: 05/24/24

246 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Justin Burtchell
Seller: Tirone Development Corp.
Date: 05/24/24

126 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Nicolas Hibert
Seller: Beth A. Nolan
Date: 05/20/24

51 Lakemont St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Josephine A. Iennaco
Seller: Frank Grillo
Date: 05/20/24

78 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $676,000
Buyer: Gerri L. Hatch
Seller: Steven P. Beals
Date: 05/17/24

69 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David W. Berry
Seller: WWD LLC
Date: 05/13/24

TOLLAND

248 Owls Nest Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $400,788
Buyer: Adriana Behari
Seller: Anthony Simari
Date: 05/24/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

70 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tamara Tsyganenko
Seller: Finance Of America Reverse LLC
Date: 05/14/24

489 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Peter A. Costella
Seller: Michael F. Shirley
Date: 05/14/24

65 Greenleaf Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Jill A. Perreault
Seller: Fox, Janet Elizabeth, (Estate)
Date: 05/16/24

84-86 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Url Properties LLC
Seller: John A. Sandillo
Date: 05/22/24

60 Hyde Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Stanislav Nester
Seller: Dans Construction Service Inc.
Date: 05/24/24

24 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alexandra Levinson
Seller: Ilya Okhrimenko
Date: 05/24/24

138 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Thomas A. Cardone
Seller: John M. Gillis
Date: 05/17/24

24 Larivee Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Antonio Correia
Seller: Stanislav L. Nester
Date: 05/24/24

9 Plateau Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael Stancill
Seller: West Jam Man LLC
Date: 05/15/24

19 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Fernando L. Aguirre
Seller: Billy Velazquez
Date: 05/24/24

49 Tatham Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: David T. Goudreault
Seller: Mark J. Kidman
Date: 05/24/24

52 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alison P. Figucia
Seller: Eric Vick LLC
Date: 05/15/24

90 Worthy Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Briana Doyle
Seller: Richard J. Kelleher
Date: 05/15/24

WESTFIELD

31 Bristol St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: William Raleigh
Seller: Robert L. Brueno
Date: 05/16/24

29 Cedar Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Svetlana T. Paliy
Seller: Ma Home Buyers LLC
Date: 05/16/24

37 Coolidge Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: John V. Zocco
Seller: Amy L. Damour
Date: 05/23/24

30 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Connor Costello
Seller: David Pacheco
Date: 05/22/24

1342 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Sean Hurt
Seller: Michael P. Dupuis
Date: 05/14/24

18 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Joyce E. Cline
Date: 05/24/24

124 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jennifer Cortis
Seller: Wayne J. Lawrence
Date: 05/21/24

19 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Hector Abreu
Seller: Next Phase Properties LLC
Date: 05/22/24

308 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Colby S. Mulligan
Seller: Jose Quinones
Date: 05/23/24

21 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Kaya J. O’Connell-Karl
Seller: Kibe, Linda Louise, (Estate)
Date: 05/13/24

42 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ellen Kidman
Seller: Peter A. Costella
Date: 05/24/24

33 Lynnwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Andrii Zhyhanuk
Seller: Gerald L. Paist
Date: 05/15/24

64 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kathryn Booher
Seller: Westfield Technical Academy
Date: 05/16/24

Northwest Road, Lot 2
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Victor Archakov
Seller: Lucas, Stephen W., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/24

Northwest Road Lot 3
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Victor Archakov
Seller: Lucas, Stephen W., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/24

44 Pinewood Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Xavier Pizarro-Rivera
Seller: Danielle C. Cousineau
Date: 05/21/24

49 Pochassic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Charles Macmillan
Seller: SA Holdings 2 LLC
Date: 05/15/24

467 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Megan Simmons
Seller: Sean D. Welch
Date: 05/14/24

65 Springfield Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,800,000
Buyer: Waystar Mass Holdings LLC
Seller: Kenia Associates LLC
Date: 05/23/24

86 White St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Rnegron Home Improvement LLC
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 05/13/24

28 Woodbridge Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Brittany Dalton
Seller: Elizabeth Bechthold
Date: 05/22/24

103 Woodside Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Shaunna E. Feyre
Seller: Max T. Balukonis
Date: 05/23/24

WILBRAHAM

7 Butler Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Evan M. Grimes
Seller: Michael P. Scarfe
Date: 05/13/24

3 Hickory Hill Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $446,400
Buyer: Madhawa P. Gamage
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group LLC
Date: 05/13/24

7 Iroquois Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Jones
Seller: Ricca FT
Date: 05/16/24

18 Maplewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $472,500
Buyer: Michael A. Siciliano
Seller: Carol L. Habel NT
Date: 05/14/24

5 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Bechthold
Seller: Christine J. Scibelli
Date: 05/22/24

3 Porter Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Robert Checkosky
Seller: Alan J. Douglass
Date: 05/24/24

106 Sandalwood Dr., Lot 106
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Kelly Josephiac
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 05/22/24

Stirling Dr., Lot 26V
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: D. A. K. S. T
Date: 05/22/24

2-4 Verge St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Tim Real Estate LLC
Seller: Roger H. Lavoie
Date: 05/24/24

6 Woodside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joanne E. Browsky
Seller: Gary M. Weiner
Date: 05/24/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

344 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kwan H. Lee
Seller: Peter H. Robson
Date: 05/17/24

344 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $935,000
Buyer: Claudia Brown
Seller: Lucinda Nuthmann
Date: 05/14/24

14 Indian Pipe Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: William A. McLeod
Seller: Patricia P. Garmirian
Date: 05/23/24

45 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Puffers Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas Crossman
Date: 05/17/24

70 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Edward A. Wolkoff
Seller: Carla R. Savetsky FT
Date: 05/21/24

BELCHERTOWN

9 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Mary L. Asiimirwe
Seller: Crystal Wilson
Date: 05/13/24

65 Daniel Square
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: American Acquisition Trust 2019-HB
Seller: Gertrude Blanchette
Date: 05/23/24

28 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Joshua Steffen
Seller: Kenneth F. Leonard
Date: 05/15/24

500 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $1,210,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Creed
Seller: Daniel R. Leitl
Date: 05/15/24

95 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jeremy Farquhar
Seller: Alan J. Brown
Date: 05/24/24

Woodland Lane, Lot E
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Sara S. Beaulieu
Seller: Bell Property Corp.
Date: 05/21/24

35 Woodland Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $678,000
Buyer: Jessica Fitzpatrick
Seller: Jhp Builders LLC
Date: 05/24/24

CHESTERFIELD

189 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jesse Paszko
Seller: Kevin A. Graham
Date: 05/23/24

EASTHAMPTON

29 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn A. Scalzo
Seller: Charlotte C. Lawrence
Date: 05/15/24

57-59 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Krystal Bouthillette
Seller: Dubois, Loraine E., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/24

25 Golden Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $426,500
Buyer: John M. Kramer
Seller: Everain Orchard LLC
Date: 05/15/24

108 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Mariah T. Lapiroff
Seller: Thomas E. Besko
Date: 05/22/24

155 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jasper Cowley
Seller: Sohpie M. Bak IRT
Date: 05/17/24

13 Sutton Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nathan Rosazza
Seller: Durfraine, Jeanne B., (Estate)
Date: 05/14/24

GRANBY

Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Douglass
Seller: Thomas Herbert
Date: 05/15/24

173 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mortgage TR Hb9
Seller: Elisabeth M. Hooten
Date: 05/15/24

HADLEY

4 Bayberry Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Yee W. Lau
Seller: Lynne P. Dziok
Date: 05/15/24

6 Moody Bridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $682,000
Buyer: Ann D. Wambolt
Seller: Helen L. Kapinos
Date: 05/17/24

299 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,525,000
Buyer: 299 Russell St. LLC
Seller: Fdf Realty LLP
Date: 05/22/24

25 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Shannon M. Driscoll
Seller: Byron FT II
Date: 05/22/24

HATFIELD

12 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Barsh, Nancy A., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/24

HUNTINGTON

12 Church Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Stonelea Farm LLC
Seller: Stonelea Farm Ft
Date: 05/23/24

NORTHAMPTON

11 Bernache St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Ethan Doss
Seller: Guadalupe D. Mendez
Date: 05/22/24

14 Burncolt Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $453,000
Buyer: Thomas J. O’Leary
Seller: Tamara M. Lewis
Date: 05/20/24

25 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gregg Simonsen
Seller: Justin Smith
Date: 05/16/24

566 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Alexandra James
Seller: Marisa Mendonda
Date: 05/24/24

629 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: John P. Beno
Seller: Anthony A. Dastoli
Date: 05/13/24

27 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: Kimberlee A. Kusiak
Seller: David Overfield
Date: 05/24/24

1089 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Mineral Hills NT
Seller: Bonnie L. Sachs RET
Date: 05/17/24

PELHAM

79 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: John Webber
Seller: Timothy Doire
Date: 05/17/24

153 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $617,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Borson RET
Seller: Martin J. Miller
Date: 05/20/24

202 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Marlena A. Springstubb
Seller: Miranda Dow
Date: 05/16/24

SOUTH HADLEY

44 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Cheryllisa Tagalan
Seller: Bryan M. Gleason
Date: 05/14/24

39 Carew St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brian L. Eliza
Seller: Jan I. Dickinson
Date: 05/22/24

17 Foch Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 4 Dunn RT
Seller: Karen A. Nelson
Date: 05/17/24

8 Ralph Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $351,700
Buyer: Tsi-Yi T. Hauang
Seller: Mary D. Lambert
Date: 05/15/24

SOUTHAMPTON

15 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Charlotte C. Lawrence
Seller: James P. Kelly
Date: 05/15/24

123 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Carolyn Zaikowski
Seller: Edward K. Schlieben
Date: 05/17/24

WARE

84 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Brodi K. Willard
Seller: David M. Lindsey
Date: 05/17/24

23 Clifford Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Evan G. Halliday
Seller: Ontour Properties Inc.
Date: 05/21/24

86 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Steven M. Koblich
Seller: Ronald J. Riggenbach
Date: 05/24/24

70 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Delmy Y. Contreras
Seller: J. & S. LLC
Date: 05/14/24

WESTHAMPTON

Hathaway Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Milikowsky
Seller: Francis B. Rauch LT
Date: 05/23/24

5 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Sarah Osgood-Felten
Seller: Cohen-Karis RET
Date: 05/24/24

12 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Steven Weinsier
Seller: Brenda Salyer
Date: 05/15/24

WORTHINGTON

239 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Thomas Fisk
Seller: Stephen J. Fisk
Date: 05/16/24

63 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Collin A. Cichy
Seller: Joshua Drawe
Date: 05/23/24

508 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sean Moore
Seller: Sharon E. Slater
Date: 05/15/24

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of May 2024.

CHICOPEE

1260 Memorial Drive LLC
1260 Memorial Dr.
$20,780 — Siding

J&N Salema Family
480 Burnett Road
$155,000 — Tenant fit-out for laundromat

Solenis LLC
1111 Grattan St.
$49,360 — Roofing

TD Bank BGIS US LLC
693 Memorial Dr.
$68,641 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

D&B Prismaric Holdings
250 Northampton St.
$25,000 — Demolish interior finishes and non-load-bearing walls

Easthampton Savings Bank
52 Main St.
$82,850 — Roofing

Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
1 Industrial Parkway
$72,000 — Roofing

HADLEY

Aldi LLC Massachusetts
354 Russell St.
N/A — Install self-checkouts

NORTHAMPTON

Alloy LLC
5 Fulton Ave.
$25,000 — Demolish office building and garage

AXL LLC
41 Strong Ave., Unit 1
$65,000 — Install wheelchair lift and create hallway

Cago Enterprises LLC
17 Brewster Court
$4,988 — New decking and railings

Clinical & Support Options Inc.
29 Industrial Dr. East
$72,000 — Install modifications to existing sprinkler system

D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc.
84 North St.
$23,800 — Replace dry fire system with wet system in apartment conversion

Florence Congregational Church
130 Pine St.
$105,000 — New fire-suppression system in sanctuary, including green room, bathrooms, office, foyer, and organ chamber

Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
47 High St.
$2,084.28 — Insulate attic floor and rim joist, replace bath hose and gable vent

Smith College
8 College Lane
$19,301,719 — Construct new building with offices and classrooms

Smith College
16 Paradise Road
$597,675 — Roofing

TNT Properties LLC
412 Linseed Road
$89,350 — Install in-ground pool

Town of Williamsburg
16 Main St.
$99,000 — Install rooftop solar system

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$69,150 — Install automatic fire sprinkler

KO Resources LLC
501 Dalton Ave.
$5,279 — Build, cover, and install doorway awning

Daniel Powers
110 East Housatonic St.
$7,562 — Remove and replace two windows

RKE Realty LLC
100 West St.
$11,000 — Build two offices

Seven Oh Three Nominee Trust
703 West Housatonic St.
$3,000 — Repair failing beams on first floor

Somnath LLC
1055 South St.
$189,500 — Install new automatic fire sprinkler system

 

South Street Associates LLC
153 South St.
$198,995 — Roofing

Starbase
343 Pecks Road
$32,209 — Modify existing fire sprinkler piping to supply coverage within renovated section of building

WBRK Inc.
55 Grand Ave.
$50,000 — AT&T to modify existing equipment, adding three antennas and replacing surge arrester with associated cable

Winadu Real Estate Co. LLC
710 Churchill St.
$2,000 — Enclose electric water heaters

SPRINGFIELD

271 Page Blvd LLC
271 Page Blvd.
$93,000 — Erect storage building

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$156,129 — Alter interior space for renovations to family waiting room on fourth floor of Chestnut Building

City of Springfield
1015 Wilbraham Road
$515,000 — Install bleachers for home-field grandstand and press-box section of Duggan Athletic Field

City of Springfield
1015 Wilbraham Road
$100,000 — Install bleachers for visitors section of Duggan Athletic Field

KAGR2 Springfield 3550 LLC
3550 Main St.
$91,000 — Alter interior office space in Suite 204 of Pioneer Renal Care

Pearson Medical Development Co. LP
275 Bicentennial Highway
$413,125 — Alter interior space for expansion of Nardi Family Dental

Springfield Parking Authority
150 Bridge St.
$64,500 — Install three new interior doors through brick walls at Columbus Center

Eversource Ready for First Heat Wave of Season 

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — With temperatures expected to be in the 90s along with high humidity over the next several days across the region, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime at many homes and businesses. 

During the summer months, Eversource customers in Massachusetts use about 40% more electricity to keep cool when the mercury soars. While high electricity usage during a heat wave can put a strain on the electric system, the energy company is prepared to meet the increased demand, and its crews are ready to respond to any outages or issues that may arise. Remote system operators are also constantly monitoring the system and are ready to reroute power and shift other resources as necessary.  

“Our crews are focused on working safely to ensure reliable electric service for our customers year-round, especially during these hot and humid days when many customers will have their fans and AC units running in full force,” Eversource President of Regional Electric Operations Craig Hallstrom said. 

“We begin preparing well in advance for the increased demand we typically see this time of year by conducting ground and aerial inspections of the electrical system so we can proactively detect and address any issues,” he added. “As we all use more energy during the summer months, we also want to make sure our customers are aware of the simple steps they can take to help manage their usage and save money on their electric bills.” 

Eversource offers the following tips to manage energy usage this summer: 

  • Keep air conditioners set as warm as comfort allows. For every degree higher on the thermostat, the air conditioner will use 1% to 3% less electricity.
  • Don’t block air flow. Keep air vents and heat pump vents clear of obstructions such as furniture, curtains, and rugs.
  • Operate major appliances during the cooler parts of the day. Energy is conserved by using appliances that create heat, like clothes dryers and dishwashers, early in the morning or late in the evening. There is also less demand on the electric system during these times.
  • Keep blinds closed to prevent unwanted direct sunlight from entering a home through windows. Using curtains, shades, and blinds can lower indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees.
  • Switch to Energy Star-certified LED lights. The energy-efficient bulbs run cooler and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent lights.
  • Set ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise and at a higher speed in the summer to circulate the air more effectively, creating a cooling wind-chill effect. Remember to turn the fan off when leaving the room.

To learn about the many energy saving programs available, visit eversource.com. 

BusinessTalk with Darby O’Brien

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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 215: May 27, 2024

George Interviews Darby O’Brien

Darby O’Brien is the dean among the local marketing and public relations professionals, and he speaks with more than 40 years of experience in that field. He’s also famous for speaking his mind, being candid any subject you want to talk about, and not caring if he ruffles any feathers while doing so. Sounds like an intriguing guest for BusinessTalk. And he is. Indeed, in a candid talk with BusinessWest contributing writer George O’Brien (no relation — and both are thankful for that) Darby opines on everything from the state of modern advertising — “where has all the creative gone?” — to what can be expected during the 2024 presidential campaign — “it’s going to get ugly.” This is certainly must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

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Hadley Is on the Road (Route 9, That Is) to Progress

By
Molly Keegan
Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

Molly Keegan

Molly Keegan says the Route 9 project is just one of many ongoing issues in Hadley.

 

There is no official countdown clock on the massive project to widen and reconstruct roughly 2.5 miles of Route 9 in Hadley.

But there might as well be.

Indeed, many business owners and residents alike are counting down the months, weeks, and days until this important undertaking, launched in 2021, is in the books; April 2026 is the projected date. Everyone agrees that, when finished, the project will be well worth the trouble and inconvenience it is creating. But getting there … well, that is an ongoing challenge and topic of frustration for many.

“Yes, it’s a disruption, especially for some of the businesses along Route 9 that have had more disruption to date than others,” said Molly Keegan, a principal with Curran & Keegan Financial, a Select Board member in town and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Hadley Business Council. “But, ultimately, I think it’s really going to serve the business community well once it’s completed.”

The Route 9 project is one of many ongoing issues in this community of just over 5,000 people, said Keegan and Town Administrator Carolyn Brennan. Others include a growing need for a full-time planner, the advancement of plans for a new Department of Public Works facility, and ongoing work to maintain the town’s dikes, a costly but necessary initiative.

But it’s a housing problem — which mirrors what’s happening in many other communities but is perhaps more acute because of the surging cost of real estate in Hadley — that has perhaps taken center stage, Brennan said.

“Ultimately, I think it’s really going to serve the business community well once it’s completed.”

As in many other communities, she noted, a shortage of affordable housing is certainly impacting seniors and young families. The former want to stay in town but don’t have any place to go except the large homes they no longer want or need, and the latter are finding it increasingly difficult to come to Hadley because there is very little that they can afford.

“If you do any search on housing in Hadley, at any given time, there’s maybe five or six houses, and they’re extremely expensive,” Brennan said. “There are a lot of parents who have raised their kids here — and those kids can’t afford to raise their own children here.”

Keegan agreed. “It’s very difficult for people on either end of the spectrum to buy in,” she said. “If you look right now and see what’s for sale in Hadley, you’ll find houses for $900,000 to $1 million. Young people looking to start a family are not going to be able to afford that.”

For this, the latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest takes an in-depth look at Hadley, a community known for its asparagus, but also a lively, diverse business community that continues to take advantage of the town’s unique spot on the map.

 

Location, Location, Location

As she relayed the story of how Curran & Keegan relocated from Northampton to Middle Street in Hadley, in the center of town, in 2021, Keegan explained, rather succinctly and effectively, why this community has become such a popular mailing address for businesses of all kinds.

In short, it’s that oldest and most absolute of commercial real-estate values: location, location, location, in this case between two college towns and two of the most popular destinations in the region — Amherst and Northampton — a spot that has made Hadley a destination itself.

Carolyn Brennan

“If you do any search on housing in Hadley, at any given time, there’s maybe five or six houses, and they’re extremely expensive. There are a lot of parents who have raised their kids here — and those kids can’t afford to raise their own children here.”

“We had been renting and were looking for a property to purchase,” she explained. “This particular property we’re in had been a residential property, but given its proximity to Route 9, it happened to be zoned commercial. We fell in love with it; it’s a wonderful location for our clients on both sides of the river, and also those coming down from Franklin County. We’re in the perfect spot at the crossroads of Route 47 and Route 9.”

Business owners in virtually every sector can say essentially the same thing, which is why Hadley, and especially that Route 9 corridor, is home to everything from hotels and restaurants to big-box retail stores; from car dealerships to cannabis dispensaries; from tech companies to the world headquarters for V-One Vodka.

All or most of them are taking full advantage of the 100,000 or so cars that pass along Route 9 every day, although there are certainly fewer these days as the construction project continues and many bypass the thoroughfare — if they can. And those that are on it are moving more slowly because of that work.

Hadley at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1661
Population: 5,325
Area: 24.6 square miles
County: Hampshire
Residential Tax Rate: $11.39
Commercial Tax Rate: $11.39
Median Household Income: $51,851
Median Family Income: $61,897
Type of Government: Open Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen
Largest Employers: Super Stop & Shop; Evaluation Systems Group Pearson; Elaine Center at Hadley; Home Depot; Lowe’s Home Improvement
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But, by and large, businesses along the road are getting by, said Keegan, adding that project was one of the motivations for creation of the Hadley Business Council, and it has certainly become a priority for the agency, which meets on the last Friday of each month.

The council has helped generate ongoing communication among the business community, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and Baltazar Contractors, the general contractor handling the Route 9 project, which has in some ways eased the disruption.

“They recognize the negative impact on businesses, and they’ve been doing everything they can to make sure that there’s signage to indicate that businesses are still open and that they’re not blocking people from entering those businesses,” Keegan said. “So we’ve established a good working relationship.

“That said, there has been an impact on certain businesses,” she said, listing ventures ranging from Hillside Pizza to Wanczyk Nurseries to Exotic Auto, which had to be relocated to another spot on Route 9 because of the project.

As noted, the road work is one of the main focal points at present for the business council, which was formed, she explained, to improve communication between the town and its business community — “in both directions.”

One of the council’s priorities is educational opportunities, she said, adding that the town’s building inspector has appeared before the group to talk about the permitting process. Meanwhile, the council serves as a voice for the business community if it wants to bring something to the attention of town leaders, such as the need for specific bylaws and zoning on food trucks.

“I think we’ve done remarkably well for a long time, but there is so much out there in terms of grant opportunities, especially around housing — the state is really promoting housing construction — and it’s difficult to take advantage of those opportunities when you don’t have someone focused on it on a full-time basis.”

One of the issues moving forward is a heavy reliance on volunteer board members, said Keegan, adding that, for some time, the town has looked at hiring a full-time planner but hasn’t been able to fit such a position into the budget. Money remains tight, but the need for a planner continues to grow, she told BusinessWest.

“I think we’ve done remarkably well for a long time, but there is so much out there in terms of grant opportunities, especially around housing — the state is really promoting housing construction — and it’s difficult to take advantage of those opportunities when you don’t have someone focused on it on a full-time basis,” she explained. “So that’s something we will continue to take a look at; ultimately, a position that like that will pay for itself over time.”

 

Housing, Housing, Housing

As she talked about Hadley’s housing challenges, Brennan referenced a recent project undertaken by students in the architecture and landscape architecture programs at UMass Amherst.

As part of a studio course, the students were asked to develop potential plans for re-envisioning the Hampshire Mall, a 33-acre property on Route 9 that, like many malls, has suffered from the growing popularity of online shopping and other sea changes in retail and has lost of many businesses.

The course, “Reimagining the Hampshire Mall: Exploring Opportunities for Intergenerational Housing and Community Development,” yielded a proposal to convert the space into 40 rowhouses and 150 apartments with recreational areas.

“It was really fascinating; we sat and listened to the students, who showed us the design and engineering of what the mall could look like by bringing housing and commercial together, and that was very interesting,” said Brennan, noting that the audience included many from the business community and Hadley’s Economic Development Committee, as well as representatives of the mall. “There is definitely some potential for something like this in Hadley.”

While she acknowledged that this was a course project and such an initiative is a long way from reality, Brennan said it will require some real imagination and, most likely, creative reuse of properties like the mall to ease the town’s housing shortage.

“It was a good visual for people on those committees to see what the opportunities are in Hadley,” she said, adding that, like other cities and towns in the region, Hadley is finding it challenging to interest the development community in affordable-housing initiatives, which is the type of project most needed at the moment.

Indeed, Keegan noted that the town’s senior population continues to grow each year, and there is a huge shortage of housing for that constituency.

She offered hope that town officials might be able to take advantage of state Chapter 40R, which encourages the creation of dense residential or mixed-use smart-growth zoning districts, including a high percentage of affordable-housing units, to ease the crunch.

“40R could go a long way toward helping us increase the housing stock,” she said. “But like anything, whatever changes are made are done thoughtfully and over some period of time.”

Housing is one option being considered for the iconic, 129-year-old Russell School, said Brennan, noting that the landmark has been vacant since 2015. A reuse study has identified several alternatives, including keeping the property as a municipal building and renovating it and creating a public-private partnership, she noted.

“The study is going to determine what the market might be for various uses and what it would cost to renovate the Russell School,” she said, adding that housing is certainly a consideration. “We’re hoping that we’re going to get some options to put in front of the voters to see how they would like to proceed with the school.”

Community Bank to Expand Its Presence in Springfield

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Community Bank’s branch inside Tower Square
Banking and Financial Services

Doubling Down

Community Bank’s branch inside Tower Square

Community Bank’s branch inside Tower Square will be complemented later this year by a second Springfield location on Boston Road.

 

 

 

When Community Bank expanded in 2017 with the acquisition of Merchants Bank, it gained a large network of branches in Vermont … and one in Massachusetts.

That office is located in Tower Square in downtown Springfield and had been NUVO Bank before hanging the Merchants banner. Located far from any other Community location — the organization has a strong presence in Pennsylvania and New York as well as its newer footprint in Vermont — it wouldn’t have been surprising had Community shed it altogether. But the bank saw value in a Springfield presence.

And now, seven years later, it’s doubling down, planning to open a second Springfield location on Boston Road later this year.

“It’s a market that’s not too far from Albany, but far enough where it’s a very distinct market by itself. And because it’s one branch, it’s been a little bit under the radar,” President and CEO Dimitar Karaivanov said. “But it’s a good market with good opportunities, and we have a really good team in the market, and the level of energy and activity in Springfield has been very hot.

“So almost a year ago, we decided we hadn’t given Springfield its rightful chance to succeed,” he went on. “We’re just one branch and have a good team, but we’re somewhat limited by the fact that it’s only one branch downtown. So we decided to kind of invest in the team and the opportunities that we have in the market, and we’re going to double our presence.”

The bank is doing so, he said, in locations that make strategic sense, and also, in some cases, investing in lower-income areas. “We’re looking at communities that offer opportunity from an economic perspective, but we also consider it our responsibility to invest in communities and bring them along in terms of growth. That’s how we’ve been selecting some areas that we’re going into.”

While Greater Springfield has been called overbanked, Karaivanov said Community Bank sees plenty of potential in expanding.

“We’re just one branch and have a good team, but we’re somewhat limited by the fact that it’s only one branch downtown. So we decided to kind of invest in the team and the opportunities that we have in the market, and we’re going to double our presence.”

“There’s no lack of competition in Springfield — there are a lot of banks, a lot of mutuals, a lot of credit unions,” he said. “But the reason that we feel like we can be successful is our team. So we’re really investing in our team. That’s how we look at expansion; it’s really people-based. Obviously, the market needs to be sizable enough for another entrant, but we feel like we’ve got a team that we have basically under-leveraged over the past several years. And now we’re trying to give them more runway and opportunity to be successful.”

 

Branching Out

As Community Bank expands in Springfield and other markets, it’s doing so, the organization explains, by reimagining the in-branch experience with clean, modern designs that encourage customer and banker collaboration, local community tie-ins, and staff that can handle a wide array of financial needs.

“Branches are still pretty important, and I think they will continue to be important,” Karaivanov said. “If you look at where most accounts, especially new accounts, are opened, it is still predominantly in the branch. People still get their mortgages predominantly in the branch. That initial contact with a financial institution is mostly in the branch.

“Now, when you open your second account, or if you are already a customer of a bank, you might go online to apply for a mortgage and other things. But to get into the ecosystem, usually the average person still starts in the branch.”

He cited the example of JPMorgan Chase launching an online-only bank six years ago, “and no one’s heard of it since,” he noted. “Instead, you’re seeing JPMorgan open branches all over the place. It’s hard to be just online. You need both parts.”

To that end, modern branch designs are different than the old, traditional model of counters and lines, he added.

“Today, the branch is really more advisory and consultative than transaction-based because transactions are easy to do on your phone, and you don’t need to go into the branch for a specific transaction anymore. But people do go to the branch for advice and for questions and when they have a problem. So spaces in the branch are designed in a much different way.”

Dimitar Karaivanov

Dimitar Karaivanov

“Transactions are easy to do on your phone, and you don’t need to go into the branch for a specific transaction anymore. But people do go to the branch for advice and for questions and when they have a problem.”

Community Bank currently boasts 28 branches in New England, all but one of them in Vermont, and its current expansion plans include the first New Hampshire branch in addition to the second Springfield location.

“Community Bank is not just expanding, but deepening our roots in New England,” said Matthew Durkee, regional president for New England. “Our branches are the cornerstone of our retail business, and each one allows us to support the community and deepen our relationships with our customers as we partner together throughout their financial journey.”

Those community relationships involve philanthropy and volunteerism in communities where the bank has a presence, Karaivanov added.

“We do a lot of that, led by our branch staff most of the time,” he told BusinessWest. “It’s in our name, right? So we live by it. Our people are involved, they’re on boards, they’re in the Rotary Clubs, they know their neighbors, they’re supporting the local schools, teams, and everything else. It’s how we distinguish ourselves. Those are our neighbors, they’re our friends, and being part of the community is just as important as being a financial institution.”

With its commitment to Springfield affirmed, he added that Community Bank could look to expand further in Massachusetts where it makes sense.

“Hopefully, as we are successful in this expansion, we would like to do more. I’m a big believer in getting behind your success. So if we continue to be successful in Springfield, we’re going to continue to grow.

“Again, this has been a little bit of an outpost for us. Meanwhile, the team’s been doing a great job. And now is the time for us to empower them to do even more.”

 

One-stop Shop

Earlier this month, Community Bank System Inc. — which encompasses four key businesses: banking, benefits administration, insurance, and wealth management — changed its name to Community Financial System Inc. to better reflect the company’s reach.

“The new name allows us to emphasize the evolution of our capabilities, solutions, and focus,” Karaivanov said. “In aggregate, over 39% of our revenue is comprised of diversified fee-income businesses, well over twice that of industry peers. Bringing all of that under the new name, Community Financial System, underscores our mission and drives our inclusiveness as one company.”

It’s a different model, he said, than financial-services organizations in which banking is 90% of the pie.

“We’re a bit of a unicorn because we have four different businesses, and the way we run the company, the bank is our largest business, but it’s not the whole business. With our benefits business, we help people with their 401(k) plans; we administer those all over the country. Or, if you’re an individual and you’re coming for a mortgage from us, we can directly give you a quote for the homeowners’ insurance as well.”

Meanwhile “if you have amounts in your banking accounts that clearly can be invested in better outcomes for you, we’ve got the wealth-management side of the house, or the trust capability. And on the commercial side, especially for small to mid-sized businesses, we can provide everything from capital to insurance to managing their benefit plans, actually helping them with HR consulting.

“It gives us a real leg up when we talk to customers because we’re not just a one-widget shop,” Karaivanov added. “We can provide comprehensive solutions.”

Vanished Valley Brewing Rolls with the Punches

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From left, Vanished Valley principals Joshua Britton, Michael Rodrigues, and Manny Vital
Restaurants

Yes They Can

 

From left, Vanished Valley principals Joshua Britton, Michael Rodrigues, and Manny Vital

From left, Vanished Valley principals Joshua Britton, Michael Rodrigues, and Manny Vital.

 

Josh Britton remembers the early, heady days of Vanished Valley Brewing Co. — and the challenging ones that followed.

He had started brewing beer in his garage around 2015 when he met Michael Rodrigues, owner of Europa Black Rock Bar & Grille in Ludlow, and Manny Vital, who owned Europa’s building on Route 21. Vital retrofitted a building out back that became the first Vanished Valley brewery; the name was chosen to honor the drowned Quabbin Reservoir towns of Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott.

“We started that process in 2016, but the licensure took nine months for approvals at the state level. Then we started hammering it out in 2017,” Britton said. Within a year or two, the brewery was rated third-best in Massachusetts by BeerAdvocate.

“We had lines out the door,” he added. “We were only producing like 10 barrels at a time, which for that space is a lot of barrelage; it’s pretty tight in there. We were selling cans in a tent next to the building and doing well. And we were fueling Europa with our kegs. We had people show up and ask, ‘oh, where’s your taproom?’ And they found out it was just a small, 20-by-20 space.”

Rodrigues decided to retire the Europa brand early in 2019 when he saw an opportunity to expand Vanished Valley with expanded production space and a food operation, and the three principals started gutting and updating the building, and also putting up an addition.

“Mike stayed up nights smoking meat — night after night after night, just to meet demand. So we were delivering barbecue and beer to door to door, and it stuck.”

“We wanted to add the food element in a bigger retail space, so it made sense, obviously, to do it right there,” Britton said. “We worked on it all throughout 2019 while still producing beer, and then we were ready to go in January 2020.”

Everyone knows what happened next.

“We had just opened our doors, and then a couple months later, it came to a halt because of COVID,” he said. “It was an interesting time. It forced us to kind of relook at the brand and pivot and decide what fell within the guidelines of what we could and couldn’t do.”

The pivots they came up with not only kept the business afloat during the pandemic, they may have actually raised its profile.

“No place could open and serve food, but we were allowed to deliver food — and beer, for the first time in Massachusets. So we started doing takeout. We didn’t have barbecue as a food option at the time, and Mike came up with the great idea to say, ‘hey, how cool would it be to have fresh barbecue and beer delivered to your door?’

“So we added that as a takeout option, and it was the most popular one we had,” Britton continued. “Mike stayed up nights smoking meat — night after night after night, just to meet demand. So we were delivering barbecue and beer to door to door, and it stuck. We still have great barbecue today; we kept it on the menu.”

Murals in Vanished Valley’s lower level reflect the theme of the drowned Quabbin towns.

Murals in Vanished Valley’s lower level reflect the theme of the drowned Quabbin towns.

Between the successful delivery operation, as well as two Paycheck Protection Program loans and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the team was able to keep the operation running. “It was a stressful year, but we made it. Once we were allowed to open the doors, we took all the necessary precautions with social distancing and things like that. It kept the lights on, and it kept the brand alive.”

 

Beneath the Surface

Some of the brewery’s beer selections — 1939 Amber Ale, Cellar Hole Series, Lost Town Stout, etc. — pay homage to the history of the Quabbin.

“The name itself, Vanished Valley, is the tip of the cap to the Quabbin Reservoir and the people that sacrificed for the benefit of others,” Britton said. “We try to keep the names of the beers as Quabbin-esque as possible. Sometimes it’s hard to do, and we just come up with other ideas. But the brand itself commemorates the Quabbin area.”

At any given time, Vanished Valley makes, pours, and distributes — to liquor stores and other restaurants across Massachusetts, from New York to Cape Cod — an array of IPAs, ales, stouts, and more, he added.

“We are very IPA-heavy, but that’s not to say that we don’t appreciate and still produce the classic brands, like a good lager or a pilsner. Some of our bestsellers in-house are actually our light beers. But when we distribute, the more popular ones are the IPAs.”

Britton explained that Vanished Valley straddles two different models.

“When you’re thinking about a brewery, you can be one of three different types of breweries. You can be a contract brewer, where you hire someone to brew your beer for you, and they send it out, and that’s it. Look at Jim Koch’s story with Sam Adams; that’s how he started. Then there’s a straight manufacturing-like brewery, where all you’re doing is pumping liquid out the back door and putting it on the shelf in the store.

“Then there’s us. We’re a brewpub,” he went on. “We wanted to have the food element, but we didn’t want to give up on the opportunity for mass distribution. So we built the brewery to be a distribution model, but the retail side of the house is a straight brewpub. So I don’t need to produce a ton of beer for here, but I need to produce a ton of beer for the market. We wanted to go at it from both angles.”

As for the food element, Vanished Valley serves a broad menu of appetizers, soups and salads, wood-fired pizza, burgers and other handhelds, and, of course, barbecue platters featuring pulled pork, brisket, chicken, and St. Louis-style ribs. Dinner hours are more crowded than lunch, and Thursday through Sunday draw the biggest crowds.

“We have a beer garden out there in the warmer weather, with a massive tent,” Britton said, adding that Vanished Valley now allows groups to rent the space for weddings and large parties. “We have music out there; Manny built an amazing stage for our bands. We have a firepit … all the stuff that makes for a better environment.”

Inside, the brewery has also hosted events from a murder mystery dinner to a bonsai tree event to charcuterie board design, as well as events featuring outside vendors, like a chili cookoff.

“We wanted to have the food element, but we didn’t want to give up on the opportunity for mass distribution. So we built the brewery to be a distribution model, but the retail side of the house is a straight brewpub.”

“We rent this for smaller parties, too: birthday parties, anniversaries, retirement parties, stuff like that. We try to be a one-stop shop for as much as possible,” Britton said. “It’s hard to do sometimes, but compared to other brewpubs and breweries in the region, we are very, very diverse.

“I think we’re doing really well compared to a lot of other breweries in the industry,” he went on. “There have been some closures in the state, and we’re not going to be one of them. But you constantly have to tailor things to the customer, and that’s a constantly moving target. So one of the bigger challenges is staying fresh.”

 

Lager Than Life

Despite some shifts in the market, Britton said, Vanished Valley is doing well on both the brewpub and distribution sides.

“Our first struggle was dealing with the holy-grail beers — you know, what’s the next best thing? That’s what the craft-beer fanatics want — the search for the white whale, or whatever they want to call it. We were one of those whales initially, and we gained a lot of loyal customers, but there were some falloffs of people that wanted to find the next best thing.”

Another challenge has been the rise of ready-to-drink cocktails. “That sector of the industry is really doing a number on craft beers,” he said. “And now you have CBD-infused seltzers and stuff like that. So our distribution has gone down a little bit because of that.

“But our overall growth in sales has continued every year because of what we do here in the retail area with the restaurant,” Britton added. “If we were a straight production brewery, we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation right now. But on the restaurant side, the amazing customers we get here — from a local standpoint and people from out of state — have helped us stay afloat as a small, local business. We’re still very young. We’ve been going at it since 2017, but we’re still young.”

Vanished Valley also makes an effort to give back to the community, such as a beer produced to honor veterans every November, with proceeds donated to veteran organizations. The brewery also sponsors golf tournaments and gets involved with events like Ride to Remember, which honors fallen heroes.

“This is our backyard,” Britton said. “We all grew up here, and we’ve got to take care of it.”

Despite the challenges throughout the years, he added, Vanished Valley has continued to grow — from three employees just a few years ago to more than 30 today.

“We’ve done really well for ourselves. We’ve made a home for a lot of great customers that we appreciate so much. And the town has been nice to work with; they appreciate what we’re doing here from an economic standpoint. It’s just been a fun ride.”

Dave Hayes Cultivates Community Around Weather

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Dave Hayes
Features Special Coverage

Beyond the Forecast

Dave Hayes

Dave Hayes

Like many New Englanders, Dave Hayes remembers the significant weather events of his childhood, like the Mother’s Day snowstorm that struck the region in 1977, dropping more than a foot of snow on parts of Massachusetts, and the Blizzard of 1978 that crippled much of Southern New England the following February.

But he also remembers something else weather-related from his youth: watching a Boston-area forecast, intrigued by the bright colors of the radar display, and then almost immediately watching the skies outside his living room grow dark, and a storm suddenly arise.

“Five minutes later, what was on the radar was overhead, and something lit up inside of me. I became obsessed with the weather,” he said — to the point where he’d flip between local TV forecasts to compare them. “I found I gravitated toward the meteorologist who explained why the weather is doing what it’s doing, rather than just what it’s doing.”

Hayes never lost that obsession with the weather, and it led to an unlikely, donation-funded career as Dave Hayes the Weather Nut, through which he posts and discusses the day’s current weather and upcoming forecast on social media, as his myriad followers converse about it all in the comments.

And there are a lot of followers — more than 57,000 on Facebook, in fact, and 6,600 on Twitter.

But while Hayes is widely known on Facebook today, early in 2011, he had become disenchanted with the site and deactivated his account.

“I didn’t get it yet. I didn’t understand virality and sharing with people and the idea that this might possibly be useful in some way.”

However, when a tornado struck Springfield and a host of other communities on June 1 of that year, he heard talk of his friends chattering online about what he thought about the destructive event. So he eventually logged back on and started talking more often about weather events. When an acquaintance complained that he was doing too much of that, Hayes decided to create a page separate from his personal account, called Dave Hayes the Weather Nut, where friends — or anyone else — could follow him if they wanted to.

And what a year that was for weather in Western Mass. — 2011 featured not only the tornado, but Tropical Storm Irene in August, the freak pre-Halloween snowstorm that felled countless trees, and a few other events. His reporting between 2011 and the summer of 2012 had about 200 people taking part in the local weather conversation, and his reports in the fall of 2012 on Hurricane Sandy — which seemed to be threatening New England before turning toward New Jersey — tripled that, to more than 600.

“People wanted to know what was going on,” he said. “I didn’t get it yet. I didn’t understand virality and sharing with people and the idea that this might possibly be useful in some way — a hub for weather that’s interesting. But I kept doing it.”

Dave Hayes collects raw data from numerous sources and uses it to craft his daily reports.

Dave Hayes collects raw data from numerous sources and uses it to craft his daily reports.

A blizzard in February 2013 saw Hayes’s audience crest to more than 1,000 people. “People said how helpful my work was to them. And as someone who hadn’t really launched in life yet, I wanted to be helpful to people. So that lit a fire inside of me, and I said, ‘I’m going to do this daily. This is something that people find useful.’”

When he began daily reports, which continue today, the audience doubled to 2,000, then swelled above 10,000 early in 2014, during a colder and snowier winter than any Western Mass. has seen since. Around the same time, he was laid off from a sales job when his company downsized due to the lingering effects of the Great Recession.

“Without a job, looking for work, not finding anything, I went deeper into weather reporting,” he said, and began attracting the attention of public radio, the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and other media — and wondering if this could actually become a career.

 

Weather or Not

Indeed, when the page was taking off in 2014, Hayes’s father and others in his life started asking him seriously if he could make a living at this, he recalled. “I said I didn’t know. I hadn’t even thought of it. I was just doing something I love.”

But around that time, crowdfunding was becoming more popular, so he threw up a GoFundMe link.

“Without a job, looking for work, not finding anything, I went deeper into weather reporting.”

“I figured, if people want to support my work financially, they’ll do it. If they think it has value, they’ll kick me a few bucks. I linked to it during big storms, and during 2015, I produced a crowdfunded support drive, about four or five weeks, talking about different aspects of what I was doing. I was teaching myself as I went along. It was a very unorthodox way of making a living.”

But Hayes did, in fact, begin to slowly generate a steady income through voluntary donations, and while he still does some paralegal work on the side, Dave Hayes the Weather Nut is, in fact, his living now. He compares the model to Patreon, a popular site through which people can directly support artists and writers producing content.

“It’s very unorthodox, how my life has played out,” he added. “You never know what’s going to happen until you work on something and share it with others.”

In creating daily content, Hayes curates his reports by gathering information from multiple sources, gathering data and modeling from the National Weather Service, private meteorological subscriptions, and personal weather stations, then creates his own forecasts and analysis that people from across Massachusetts and parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut have come to rely on.

“I’m not a meteorologist,” he said. “I pay for data subscriptions, read multiple forecast discussions from regional National Weather Service meteorologists, and obtain other trusted weather data in the Northeast region. I take all that information, along with my 35-plus years living in the Western Mass. region, and use my own process to produce my reports.”

Dave Hayes says winter storm trends can be slow-moving

Dave Hayes says winter storm trends can be slow-moving, while severe summer weather can emerge with little warning.

The next phase for Hayes will be a mobile app, which he plans to introduce in 2025, and which he hopes will replace his social-media presence, given a widespread problem of algorithms restricting the reach of social-media content creators — a real problem during fast-developing storms.

“Three out of four people look at my info from their smartphone, so I figured I need to have a way to reach people more directly, especially during the summer severe events,” he explained. “Winter storms develop more slowly. You see them building across the country over three or four days. But thunderstorms, microbursts, and tornadoes can form within five, 10, or 15 minutes.”

He plans to offer both free and paid versions of the app with different features, and will definitely retain the all-important interactive aspect, with users able to comment. After all, that may be the most compelling and popular aspect of his passion turned unlikely career.

“The way we watch the forecast has traditionally been on TV; you consume the forecast, and that’s it. There’s no conversation about it,” Hayes explained. “What I’ve tried to create with social media is a two-way street where we can go back and forth and answer as many questions as we can.”

It essentially adds another dimension to weather reports, one he’s been delighted to find so many people are passionate about.

“The way we watch the forecast has traditionally been on TV; you consume the forecast, and that’s it. There’s no conversation about it. What I’ve tried to create with social media is a two-way street where we can go back and forth and answer as many questions as we can.”

“People are talking to each other — ‘I got this much snow in Belchertown.’ ‘Oh, I got this much down in Palmer.’ It’s a whole community vibe around something that we all have to deal with. Everyone has unique lives, but we all have to deal with the weather. So by fostering this community, we can all talk about what’s impacting all of us.”

It also lends an element of “ground truth” in real time, he added. Because a temperature difference of a degree or two can turn rain into snow quickly, not only can he quickly adjust a report based on comments, but a weather forecast becomes not a static report, frozen in time, but a living, evolving thing.

 

Seeing the Light

Speaking of evolving, Hayes has taken note of the trend toward warmer, wetter winters over the past decade, as well as more flooding events. But he says he’s not a climatologist and continues to focus on his bread and butter — forecasting, reporting, and talking about each day’s weather with a growing fanbase in the tens of thousands.

Even “space weather,” as he put it, got plenty of attention recently, as followers snapped, shared, and commented on photos of the aurora borealis making a rare appearance across the U.S. on May 10. With the solar maximum not having hit its peak yet, such a shared experience might happen again within the next year or so.

“It was beautiful and otherworldly; humans think they’re amazing, and it really puts things into perspective, shows how small we are,” Hayes told BusinessWest. “But you don’t want too many solar storms. The Carrington Event in 1859 fried the entire telegraph system. One hundred and sixty-five years later, we’re a lot more reliant on the power grid for a lot of things. So while the aurora is fun to see, I don’t want to see it too often.”

Brendan Greeley Charts a Course for the Family Business

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Brendan Greeley, president of the R.G. Greeley Co.
Commercial Real Estate Special Coverage

The Next Chapter

Brendan Greeley, president of the R.G. Greeley Co.

Brendan Greeley, president of the R.G. Greeley Co.

Growing up, Brendan Greeley never thought much about going to work for his father at the commercial real-estate firm he started the same year Brendan was born — the R.J. Greeley Co.

But as his undergraduate work was wrapping up at St. Michael’s College in Vermont, his father, Robert Greeley, asked him to start thinking about it.

And there was a lot to think about. Brendan didn’t really know much about this business, or business in general, and his college work didn’t exactly prepare him for that industry.

“I was a sociology and anthropology major with a minor in religion,” he said. “I was a singer in a band … and I never really thought much about my career.”

After telling his father he’d think about his invitation, Brendan sought the advice of one of his uncles, who told him, among other things, that commercial real estate was a good business for meeting … well, all kinds of people in many different businesses, exposure that could lead to different types of career opportunities.

“He said, ‘at the very least, you can go work for your dad for a little while, get a snapshot into different kinds of businesses, and see what you like,’” he recalled, adding that he went to work for his father for more than a little while, and eventually determined that commercial real estate was something he liked.

Fast-forwarding a little (we’ll go back and fill in some details later), Brendan learned a lot from his father, gradually assumed more responsibilities for running the business, and eventually became its president in 2017. After what he described as a somewhat difficult transition process, he bought his father out in 2019 and steered the company through the difficult COVID years and their aftermath.

Now, just over a year after his father passed away at age 73, the younger Greeley is writing new chapters in the history of the 43-year-old company. The firm is smaller now, with a staff of just two, but “doing more with less,” as he put it.

He is continuing to build on the portfolio of properties the firm handles, which is anchored by the Technology Park at Springfield Technical Community College in a collection of buildings that were once part of the Springfield Armory and later home to a massive Digital Equipment Corp. operation.

“My father always impressed upon me, from the beginning, that you have to go out and establish your network, the people you’re going to be doing business with — the people, as my father used to say, that you’re going to be in the trenches with.”

The Tech Park, as it’s called, has been around about as long as Brendan Greeley has been with the family business (which calls the park home itself), and it has been a career-long focal point and passion, he said, adding that the company has successfully filled most of the space vacated by a Liberty Mutual call center and continues to work to fill remaining vacancies in the sprawling complex.

“We had a great year last year — we brought on the Department of Developmental Services with a lease for just under 30,000 square feet for 10 years,” he said, adding that the state agency and other signed tenants now fill most of the 55,000 square feet once occupied by Liberty Mutual.

Meanwhile, the R.J Greeley Co. continues to respond to changes and trends within the market — everything from growing inventories on the office side of the ledger (a byproduct of remote work and hybrid schedules at businesses in virtually every sector) to an extreme tightening of the industrial and distribution markets, a byproduct of rising interest rates that have produced an environment in which it is far more advantageous to buy or lease than build new.

Technology Park at STCC

Brendan Greeley continues to build on his firm’s portfolio of properties, which is anchored by the Technology Park at STCC.

For this issue and its focus on commercial real estate, BusinessWest talked with Greeley about the market and what the future might bring, and about what might come next for the company that was started by his father and still bears his initials, but is now being steered by his youngest child.

 

Right Place and Time

As he talked about his time with the company, and especially about life in a family business, Greeley spoke for everyone who has ever had that experience when he said, “it’s not all rainbows and sunshine, that’s for sure.”

Elaborating, he described his father as a great real-estate broker, teacher, and mentor — “I wish I had his ability to mentor people and bring them along” — but not the easiest person to work with or for, and someone who didn’t think much about succession planning, didn’t really want to think about it, and did so only when the matter was pressed.

Indeed, when asked when his father first started talking to him about succession planning, Greeley laughed and said, “never.”

“That was a painful process,” he recalled. “Succession planning was really hard for him. He never really thought about wanting to retire, it seems, and he was pretty reluctant to think about it.”

So much so that Greeley admitted to thinking about perhaps doing something else because of that reluctance.

“I had to impose some timelines to move things along,” he went on. Eventually, a successful transition was achieved, made easier by some very strong years leading to that changing of hands, punctuated by the brokered sale of the former Westinghouse property to one of the players trying to bring a casino to Springfield.

Flashing back further, Greeley recalled that, as he entered the business, he certainly learned a lot from his father, especially when it came to the all-important work of getting in front of people building and maintaining relationships — duties that he referred to collectively as the “grunt work.”

“Those first few years, I was going out and getting to know people,” he told BusinessWest. “My father always impressed upon me, from the beginning, that you have to go out and establish your network, the people you’re going to be doing business with — the people, as my father used to say, that you’re going to be in the trenches with.

“So the first few years were filled with inserting myself into circles of attorneys, accountants, bankers, insurance people — those we work with often — and just making friends with them and creating a network,” he went on.

“There was a lot of driving around, pulling up to businesses, knocking on doors and saying, ‘I’m Brendan Greeley with the R.J. Greeley Co. — I just want to let you know that we’re out there and that, if there’s anything you need with commercial real estate, give us a call.’ There was a lot of going to lunches, playing in golf tournaments, and just … being out there.”

This grunt work has certainly paid off over the years, as the Greeley company has continued its run of success, even during times of stress and duress for the commercial real-estate industry, which is still coping with many lingering effects from the pandemic.

“When I came into the business, a manufacturing building was $50 a square foot, and now, it’s commonly $100 a square foot or more. To build new would be $200 a square foot.”

Foremost among those is the sea change in the office market, which has definitely slowed since the pandemic and has seen vacancies increase as remote work impacts whether companies will renew leases, as well as how much space they take if they do renew.

“Firms are creating opportunities for people to work at home, and that has certainly created some shifts in the office market,” he said. “We have some big chunks of office space that are available or coming available; as leases expire, people are renewing for less space, and that adds up to more inventory.”

This shift is certainly countered by a tightening on the industrial and distribution side of the ledger, where fewer properties are coming on the market and those frequented by ‘for sale’ or ‘for lease’ signs are not on the market for long, and for obvious reasons.

“There are far fewer construction projects taking place in this market because of higher interest rates, and this obviously helps with the value of existing inventory,” Greeley said, citing the laws of supply and demand. “The alternative is to build new, and building new is going to be very expensive.

“When I came into the business, a manufacturing building was $50 a square foot, and now, it’s commonly $100 a square foot or more,” he went on. “To build new would be $200 a square foot.”

As for the value of commercial properties — a huge issue in most major markets and communities of all sizes in the wake of COVID — Greeley said that, by and large, most properties in the region are holding their value, but this ability is being sternly tested by rising interest rates.

“Someone can afford to pay less for an investment property if they’re financing some portion of the transaction,” he explained. “So I would say that investment real estate has deflated some, although the quality inventory seems to be holding value better than the lesser-quality inventory.”

 

Bottom Line

Looking ahead, Greeley said his company will continue to do more with less in terms of office staff, but continue to look for growth opportunities.

This could include hiring an additional broker or perhaps more, he said, adding that he is always looking for good fits. Meanwhile, the firm is looking at opportunities on the property-management side of the ledger and on the development side as well.

“I have an open mind for opportunities that may present themselves in the future,” he said. “I’m always looking at ways to grow.”

Not bad for someone who never gave much thought to working at the family business growing up — and is now the owner of the family business.

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Education and Fun

Square One’s school-age childcare program recently received a $5,000 boost from Liberty Bank. The funds will be used to enhance the experiences of Square One’s children, kindergarten through grade 5, who attend after-school and summer programming. Enhancements will include a partnership with Mass Audubon and educational and recreational field trips. “Exposure to engaged learning opportunities and fun, recreational experiences in a community-based setting is key to further advancing our future leaders,” Liberty Bank president and CEO Dave Glidden said.

Square One’s school-age childcare program

Square One’s school-age childcare program

 

 

Bringing Back the Music

Florence Bank recently announced it has donated $100,000 to the Iron Horse Music Hall, supporting a $750,000 capital campaign for renovations and updates to the well-loved music venue in downtown Northampton, which its new owner, the Parlor Room Collective, reopened on May 15.

Parlor Room Collective

Pictured, from left: Randy Krotowski, president of the Parlor Room Collective board of directors; Chris Freeman, executive director of the Parlor Room Collective; and Matt Garrity, president and CEO, Florence Bank. (Photo by Jim Gipe, Pivot Media)

 

 

A Nursing Career Awaits

American International College celebrated National Student Nurses Day on May 8 as its nursing students gathered for the annual class photo on the steps of the college’s Esther B. Griswold Theatre. With campus therapy dog Woody adding to the excitement, these soon-to-be nurses were eager for their pinning ceremony on May 10 and graduation at the MassMutual Center on May 11.

American International College nursing students. (Photo by Leon Nguyen)

American International College nursing students. (Photo by Leon Nguyen)

 

 

Lifetime Achievement Award

On May 3, state Sen. John Velis joined community members at Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual Hopey Awards. During this event, which recognized individuals, businesses, staff, peer leaders, and volunteers, Velis received Hope for Holyoke’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his work to support those in recovery. Throughout Velis’s career, he has championed legislation and support for programs focused on supporting those with substance-use disorders.

On May 3, state Sen. John Velis joined community members at Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual Hopey Awards.

On May 3, state Sen. John Velis joined community members at Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual Hopey Awards.

 

 

Learning with a Purpose

On April 30, students in the Communication department at Westfield State University presentation a $915 check to Shannon Rudder (second from right), president and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services of Springfield. The students had built an awareness and fundraising campaign for the organization during the spring semester. To date, this Advanced Public Relations class taught by Professor Suzanne Boniface has raised more than $18,000 for nonprofit organizations.

Students in the Communication department at Westfield State University

Students in the Communication department at Westfield State University presentation a $915 check to Shannon Rudder (second from right), president and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services of Springfield

 

 

Team Spirit

Members of Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center team (pictured) recently celebrated the hospital’s recognition as a TeamBirth site. Mercy implemented TeamBirth in 2023 to optimize teamwork and communication before, during, and after labor and delivery. Through structured huddles and a shared planning board, TeamBirth empowers patients, their support people, and their clinicians to reach care decisions together. The result is more dignified, respectful care that gives patients the role that they want.

Members of Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center team

Members of Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center team

 

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Designer Showhouse at Cassilis Farm

June 1-30: Construct Inc., a nonprofit provider of affordable housing and supportive services to residents in 15 towns across the Southern Berkshires, announced its first Designer Showhouse fundraising exhibition. Slated for the entire month of June, the Designer Showhouse will highlight the elegant, creative work of more than a dozen local and regional designers, as well as landscape architects and visual artists. Each exhibitor has been assigned a space at Cassilis Farm, an iconic, 27-acre, Gilded Age estate that Construct, along with the New Marlborough Housing Development Committee, purchased at auction with the intention of renovating and converting it into 11 much-needed affordable-housing apartments. The Designer Showhouse pays homage to the theme “Nature in the Berkshires” and displays the transformative, custom work of award-winning designers, whose areas of focus range from real-estate staging and interiors to styling and iconic textile design. Room themes range from a swan nursery inspired by a local swan rescue area to a picnic-under-the-stars nod to Tanglewood to an equestrian-heavy library drawing inspiration from the estate’s former existence as a hackney horse-breeding farm. The Showhouse will be a timed, ticketed walk-through and will be open to visitors through five weekends in June. Timed tickets cost $40 per person and can be purchased online only, at constructberkshires.org/construct-designer-showhouse.

 

Real-estate Licensing Course

June 3 to July 11: The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will host a 40 hour, 14-class, sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. Tuition costs $425 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley at (413) 785-1328 or visit www.rapv.com.

 

A Better Life Homecare Cocktail Hour

June 5: A Better Life Homecare will host a cocktail hour at Dewey’s Jazz Lounge in Springfield from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This networking event serves multiple purposes. First, it’s an opportunity for the company to introduce its newest home-care programs, designed with the aim of enhancing quality of life for clients. Additionally, A Better Life has exciting news to share. Attendees will connect with fellow healthcare experts and community leaders in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, discover more about A Better Life’s innovative homecare programs and how they can benefit those in need, and join in celebrating the company’s successes and look forward to a future of continued collaboration and growth. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling (413) 285-5929.

 

Free Shred Days

June 8, 22: bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free shred days at local offices. Events will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and at locations: Saturday, June 8 at 770 Main St., Agawam; and Saturday, June 22 at 241 Northampton St., Easthampton (two trucks at this event). No appointment is necessary. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, canceled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing personal or confidential information and shredding them safely and securely for free. 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.

 

40 Under Forty Gala

June 20: BusinessWest will celebrate the 18th annual 40 Under Forty at the MassMutual Center in Springfield with fine food, music, networking, and the presentation of the class of 2024, profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. The 40 Under Forty sponsors include presenting sponsor PeoplesBank and partner sponsors the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Live Nation, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, and Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health. The event will also feature the announcement of the 10th annual Alumni Achievement Award, presented by Health New England. Tickets cost $125 per person and are available at businesswest.com/40-under-forty/40underforty. 

 

Hooplandia

June 21-23: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the second annual 3×3 basketball tournament and festival, at www.hooplandia.com. The three-day event includes levels of play for all ages and divisions. Hooplandia launched in 2023. Taking place in the heart of Greater Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, the event is hosted by Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in West Springfield and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Most games will be played on the ESE grounds, with special games held at the Hall of Fame. Seventy-five basketball courts will be set up to accommodate more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Divisions of play have been created to provide an all-inclusive environment for players of all ages and playing abilities. The diverse divisions include young girls, boys, women, men, high-school-level, college-level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name and uniforms, and register at www.hooplandia.com. Team fees range according to age, and children in the under-8 category are free of charge. Hooplandia will once again partner with Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the region as its designated philanthropic partner, providing $10 from every paid team registration to support the mission and programs of the clubs. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For inquiries, email [email protected].

 

Yidstock

July 11-14: Tickets are now on sale for Yidstock: the Festival of New Yiddish Music. Now in its 12th year, Yidstock brings the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. Highlights this year will include the Klezmatics, Frank London, Eleanor Reissa, Judy Bressler, Daniel Kahn, and many more. Concert passes are available and include admission to all concerts and the two dance workshops. Individual tickets are also available for purchase for those who can only attend for part of the weekend. This year, livestream concert passes will allow friends from afar to experience Yidstock from the comfort of their homes. These passes only include access to the seven concerts; they do not include access to talks, workshops, or the film screening. Visit yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Megan Moynihan

Megan Moynihan

United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced that Megan Moynihan, who has been serving as interim CEO since February 2023, has officially been appointed CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Moynihan was selected by the UWPV board of directors after a nationwide search. Moynihan has more than 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including 12 years at UWPV. She joined the organization in 2012 as a finance and accounting analyst and worked her way up to chief operating officer in 2022. In that role, she oversaw the development and implementation of UWPV’s strategic plan, grantmaking, and community partnerships. She also led the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including launching the COVID-19 Relief Fund and shifting programming in response to community needs. Scott Grodsky, chair of the UWPV board of directors, said Moynihan was the unanimous choice of the board after a rigorous and competitive process.

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Jie Chen

Dietz & Company Architects announced that Jie Chen, AIA has completed the Architectural Registration Examination and met all of the requirements for architectural licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Chen joined Dietz & Company in 2017 as an architectural associate upon graduating with her master of architecture degree from UMass Amherst. Since then, she has grown within the company and shown her talent and enthusiasm working on a variety of projects in the hospitality, public, and multi-family housing sectors. Now as a licensed architect, she has been promoted from her role as architectural staff to the position of architect.

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Westfield State University President Linda Thompson appointed William Salka as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Salka will begin his duties on July 5. Among talented candidates, Salka was distinguished by his academic leadership as provost for Eastern Connecticut State University for the past six years, during which time he was widely recognized as a champion of faculty scholarship and research and students’ academic pursuits. He believes in the importance of a dynamic undergraduate and graduate learning experience in which faculty and employees work cooperatively to develop the knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens. Salka received a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Lewis & Clark College and a doctorate in political science and government from Colorado State University. Prior to serving as chief academic officer for Eastern Connecticut State University, he taught numerous courses in American government, environmental policy, and globalization in his capacity as professor of Political Science since 2000.

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Brooke Barre

Brooke Barre

Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. announced that Brooke Barre, senior account management in the Commercial Insurance department, has earned the prestigious CPCU (chartered property casualty underwriter) designation. The CPCU is considered the most valuable credential in the industry for demonstrating insurance and risk-management skills. The CPCU program is a multi-year program focusing on in-depth risk-management analysis of complex insurance risks. Barre will attend the CPCU induction ceremonies this November at the Coronado Springs resort in Orlando, Fla. A graduate of Bridgewater State University, she joined Phillips Insurance in 2020.

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Michelle Raskevitz

Michelle Raskevitz

bankESB recently promoted Michelle Raskevitz to vice president, Learning and Development. Raskevitz joined bankESB as a teller in the bank’s College Highway, Southampton office, and is about to celebrate her 30-year work anniversary at bankESB. She has held various roles, primarily in the realm of training, and was most recently assistant vice president, Learning and Development. Over the course of her career, she has grown the Learning and Development department into a place where everyone is both a teacher and a student, continuously growing, sharing, and innovating together, all under her leadership. She enjoys helping others unlock their full potential, and she has had a hand in developing many of bankESB’s leaders. Raskevitz obtained her associate degree in business administration from Greenfield Community College, as well as multiple diplomas and certificates from the Center for Financial Training. She also graduated with honors from the New England School for Financial Studies in 2013. She has an extensive background of community involvement and volunteer experience with organizations like Credit for Life and the Easthampton High School Council, and currently is chairperson of the executive board of directors for the Center for Financial Training.

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Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced the promotions of 14 team members. Jeremy Payson is being promoted to executive vice president, Finance. He holds an MBA in finance and economics from Western New England University and has been with the bank since 2022. Chris Wilkey is being promoted to vice president, Information Systems. He has been with GCB since 2007. Casey Cusson is being promoted to vice president, Treasury Management officer. He joined the bank in 2017. Julie Gonzales is being promoted to assistant vice president, Human Resources. She has been with Greenfield Co-op since 2012. Siobhan Tripp is being promoted to marketing director. She has been with GCB since 2020. Harlin Glovacki is being promoted to branch manager-in-training. He has been with GCB since 2022. Annette Baker is being promoted to customer service representative. She has been with GCB since 2021. Brandi Knowlton is being promoted to customer service representative. She has been with GCB since 2024. Aaron Thompson is being promoted to customer service representative. He has been with GCB since 2023. Sarah Beresford is being promoted to head teller. She has been with GCB since 2022. Samantha Kelley is being promoted to assistant manager. She has been with GCB since 2013. Kim Fontaine is being promoted to senior underwriter. She has been with GCB since 2023. Angie Macleay is being promoted to senior underwriter. She has been with GCB since 2009. Aaron Frentzos is being promoted to senior technology specialist. He has been with GCB since 2013.

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Zachary Gundler

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the hiring of Zachary Gundler to its Commercial Lending team as a vice president. He has significant experience in commercial lending, commercial real-estate assessment, credit risk analysis, portfolio management, relationship management, and business development. Gundler joins the bank after working for the previous 10 years at Berkshire Bank in its Commercial Lending and Business Banking departments. For the last four and a half years, he has been a vice president, Business Banking officer, managing customers with annual revenues ranging from $3 million to $25 million and originating loans up to $3 million. “Coop Bank is excited to add Zach to our growing team,” CEO J. Jay Anderson said. “He has significant experience in lending, commercial real-estate valuation, relationship management and development, and risk analysis.”Gundler has a bachelor’a degree in business administration and an MBA from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). He currently serves on the Vermont Banking Assoc. commercial lending committee and previously served on the MCLA alumni board.

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Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announced the promotion of Garrison Piers-Gamble to the position of senior project manager. Piers-Gamble brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this elevated role, having demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of sustainable architecture principles throughout his career. As a certified passive house consultant, and with experience working on a Living Building Challenge project, he is poised to drive the firm’s commitment to sustainability to new heights. Piers-Gamble has played a pivotal role in the firm’s engagement in the AIA 2030 Commitment, with a goal that all the firm’s projects will achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his strong background in architectural project management and enthusiastic approach to sustainable design, has earned him recognition from clients and colleagues alike. As senior project manager, he will lead the firm’s efforts in advancing sustainable and passive house design principles across all projects. He will work closely with clients, design teams, and industry partners to develop tailored solutions that minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency and exceeding clients’ expectations.

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Veera Patel

Veera Patel

Dana Burton, scholarship chair for the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, announced that Veera Patel is this year’s Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship recipient. Patel is a senior at Minnechaug Regional High School. She is president of the National Honor Society, plays on the girls’ varsity volleyball team, and is involved with Student Council, Key Club, International Club, and World Care Club. She also enjoys volunteering at community organizations and working with and mentoring youth in sports and social skill building. Looking forward, Patel would like to pursue the fields of business finance and law at Bryant University in Rhode Island.

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AIC to Launch Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined American International College (AIC) interim President Nicolle Cestero to announce a $1,050,000 earmark to launch a Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2024 spending bill that was signed into law by President Biden on March 9. The Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Prosperity at AIC is a transformative initiative that will bolster the financial well-being of Springfield residents. Funding will support the rehabilitation of an AIC campus building to house the center, underscoring its commitment to community development. This project seeks to combat financial illiteracy and empower economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Springfield by providing comprehensive financial education, research, and outreach programs. AIC’s longstanding dedication to accessibility and opportunity aligns seamlessly with the center’s mission to address economic disparities in the region. With the support of key stakeholders, including Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno and the Springfield Housing Authority, the center will offer free, multilingual services focusing on education, research, and community engagement. By fostering financial empowerment and economic resilience, the Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Prosperity at AIC aims to catalyze economic development in Springfield and beyond, driving sustainable progress and prosperity for all.

 

Ja’Duke Inc. Expands Programming into Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Ja’Duke Inc. owners Kimberly Williams and Nicholas Waynelovich announced their intent to expand their childcare, driving-instruction, and performing-arts program through the purchase and renovation of 270 Main St. in Greenfield. Formerly occupied by Greenfield Community College, this 25,000-square-foot facility has been vacant since 2020 and has remained unused even after Dave Mell purchased the building in January 2023. If approved, Ja’Duke plans to utilize the 270 Main St. site as a satellite location to its Turners Falls facility located at 110 Industrial Blvd., which currently houses seven of Ja’Duke’s businesses. After opening in 2004, Ja’Duke Inc. has grown to include driver’s education through the Ja’Duke Driving School, 75 weekly performance-art classes under Ja’Duke Center for the Performing Arts, 14 early-education and childcare classrooms through Ja’Duke Preschool, and dozens of performances hosted annually in Franklin County’s largest theater, Ja’Duke Theater. Additionally, owners Williams and Waynelovich operate Ja’Duke Backdrops, with an on-site coffee shop, Ja’Duke Café, and ice-cream shop, Ja’Duke Scoops. Williams and Waynelovich plan to focus the Greenfield site’s programming on childcare, driving, and performing-arts education. The 270 Main St. site would house 14 classrooms, accommodating 150 new childcare slots per day serving children ages 0-5. The basement floor will host Ja’Duke Driving School offices, which hopes of serving hundreds of new Franklin County drivers ranging from teens to adults. According to Williams, the third floor will hold Ja’Duke’s performing-arts classrooms. The proposed project would create at least 30 new jobs and significantly increase foot traffic in the downtown district.

 

Real Pickles Wins Good Food Award

GREENFIELD — Real Pickles, a worker cooperative based in Greenfield, has won a Good Food Award for its organic sauerkraut. The winners were announced on April 29 at the historic Portland Center Stage at the Armory in Portland, Oregon. Real Pickles co-op members Kristin Howard and Katie Korby received the award at the ceremony celebrating 218 of America’s best food crafters. In operation since 2001, Real Pickles produces organic, fermented vegetables, including sauerkraut, kimchi, dill pickles, and other traditional pickled foods. The co-op buys more than 450,000 pounds of certified organic produce each year, exclusively from Northeast family farms. The organic green cabbage used in the winning recipe was grown by area farms, including Atlas Farm in South Deerfield and Harlow Farm in Westminster, Vt. Other winners from New England include Stoneman Brewery in Colrain, Tavernier Chocolates in Brattleboro, Vt., and Champlain Orchards in Shoreham, Vt. The winners rose to the top in a tasting of 1,650 entries, then passed a rigorous vetting to confirm they meet Good Food Awards standards regarding ingredient sourcing and environmentally sound agricultural practices. In addition to purchasing from Northeast organic farms and distributing its products only within the Northeast region, Real Pickles’ commitment to sustainability includes operating out of an energy-efficient, solar-powered facility.

 

MSB Receives Highest Rating for Financial Strength, Stability

MONSON — Bank rating firm BauerFinancial Inc. announced that Monson Savings Bank has earned its highest, 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability for the 57th consecutive quarter. Having maintained its financial strength and stability for more than a decade, Monson Savings Bank has also earned another designation as an Exceptional Performance Bank. Only banks that have earned and maintained this highest 5-Star rating for 10 years (40 consecutive quarters) or longer may claim this distinction. This latest rating was assigned in March 2024 based on Dec. 31, 2023 financial data.

 

Health New England Honors Tania Barber with Grant to Caring Health Center

SPRINGFIELD — In honor of Tania Barber’s eight years of service on the board of directors of Health New England (HNE), the not-for-profit health plan is donating $5,000 to Caring Health Center. Barber recently retired from the HNE board and is currently the president and CEO of Caring Health Center, the only federally qualified community health center in Springfield. The grant will focus on Caring Health Center’s new Tania M. Barber Learning Institute, which offers training for professions in the healthcare industry. The model of the Learning Institute, developed by Barber, pays students, often individuals from historically underrepresented groups, while they undergo training for jobs. Barber’s vision for the Learning Institute is to address systemic barriers affecting BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities in Springfield. She prioritizes hiring from within the community to respond to workforce shortages and disparities, like racial wealth gaps and barriers to access education. During her two decades at Caring Health Center, she has been committed to lifting others up.

 

Tenth Local Farmer Awards Help 100 Farms Make Improvements

AGAWAM — Checks of up to $2,500 have been sent to 100 Western Mass. farms that are recipients of this year’s Local Farmer Awards. Supporting a diverse range of farm operations and infrastructure projects, the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Big Y and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, along with other funders, issued a record number of awards in the program’s 10th year. A team of independent reviewers read each of the 199 applications submitted this year. These reviewers selected 100 farms to receive a 2024 grant from the Local Farmer Awards. The capital projects include the purchase of an egg-washing machine, livestock pasture expansion, reusable harvest bins, a cover-crop flail mower for reduced tillage, mobile chicken coops, and many more. The program funders collectively contributed more than $230,000 this year to assist these local farmers. Funders include the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, Big Y, Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, PeoplesBank, Ann and Steve Davis, Charles and Elizabeth D’Amour, Barbara Deslauriers, Audrey and Chick Taylor, Andrews, Farm Credit East, Hood, the DeNucci Group at Merrill, Baystate Health, Country Bank, Eastern States Exposition, Three County Fair, bankESB, and Franklin First Federal Credit Union. Anyone interested in supporting the 2025 Local Farmer Awards should email Cari Carpenter, director of the program, at [email protected].

 

Cambridge College Launches MBA Degree in Spanish

BOSTON — Cambridge College has launched a master of business administration (MBA) degree program taught in Spanish for learners looking to delve into the rigor and complexity of graduate-level business courses in their native language. The MBA in Spanish is a 36-credit program delivered completely online. It can be completed in 18 months, with students devoting their focus to just one course per five-week session. As of 2021, it was estimated that 2.6 million Spanish speakers have recently (within the past five years) immigrated to the U.S.; 27% of them have bachelor’s degrees, compared to 37.7% of the entire U.S. population. Being multilingual an important asset in the global business sector. According to a recent survey by Schwartz Insurance and reported by the Financial Post, bilingual or multilingual employees, particularly those who speak Spanish, earn 5% to 20% more than their monolingual colleagues. In addition to all coursework being conducted in Spanish, Cambridge College also provides support and advising in Spanish. The MBA in Spanish program is currently accepting applications, and fall-term classes begin Sept. 2.

 

Berkshire Bank Foundation Contributes to 107 Nonprofits

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank announced that its foundation made $401,190 in philanthropic investments during the first quarter of 2024. The grants covered a wide range of projects that foster upward economic mobility, support overall well-being, and enhance opportunities for individual success in the communities the bank serves. The investments also support the company’s BEST Community Comeback program. In all, the Berkshire Bank Foundation gave 107 local nonprofits grants to assist with critical projects in the areas of education, youth, food insecurity, housing, healthcare, substance-abuse prevention, veterans, and employment. In addition, the foundation supports programs that align with Berkshire Bank’s Center for Women, Wellness, and Wealth.

 

Liberty Bank Funds Programs at Dress for Success Western Mass.

SPRINGFIELD — The Liberty Bank Foundation, an extension of Liberty Bank’s commitment to the communities it serves, granted Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM) $10,000 in support of its mission to provide professional attire and a network of support to help women thrive in work and life. The funding will help make possible DFSWM’s continuum of support, which helps underserved women and gender non-binary people in the community find not just any job, but sustainable career paths with upward mobility that will change their lives, the lives of their families for generations, and the community on whole. The continuum of support includes suiting for professional attire, the Foot in the Door workforce-readiness training, the Margaret Fitzgerald Mentorship Program, the Professional Women’s Group, and digital-literacy training in partnership with another local nonprofit Tech Foundry. In addition to its grant, Liberty Bank also provides financial-literacy programming covering basic budgeting, paths to homeownership, building and rebuilding credit, paying for higher education, and more.

 

Legacy Counsellors, P.C. Celebrates 30 Years in Business

EASTHAMPTON — On April 19, Legacy Counsellors, P.C. celebrated 30 years in business with a celebration at Springfield Country Club. In attendance were the firm’s two partners, Kevin Quinn and Michael Gove, as well as Legacy’s attorneys and support staff, clients, and professional partners such as CPAs, financial advisors, bankers, real-estate agents, and more. Everyone celebrated with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a slideshow of the firm’s memorable moments, raffle prizes, and a speech from Quinn, the firm’s founder. Also during the event, Quinn launched his new book, titled Everyone You Love, Everything You Have. Legacy Counsellors, P.C. is an estate-planning and real-estate law firm with offices in Easthampton, Ludlow, Amherst, Sturbridge, and Northampton, as well as Bloomfield, Conn. It offers services such as estate planning, real-estate transactions and landlord representation, supplemental needs planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and more.

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

ALS Habitat Services Inc., 26 Call St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Mark Johnston, same. Retail and residential habitat maintenance and service.

RB&C Financial Services Inc., 117 Dejordy Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020. Ryan Boisselle, same. Investment planning services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Barton & Weston Corp., 121 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Shequinna Barton, same. Clothing company and chronic kidney disease caretakers.

FLORENCE

Iyengar Yoga Center of Western Massachusetts Inc., 76 Maple St., Florence, MA 01062. Susan Esquivel, 575 Bridge Road, Unit 11-8, Florence, MA 01062. Iyengar yoga studio and classes.

LONGMEADOW

180 Construction Inc., 190 Englewood Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Garrett Moulton, same. Construction, contracting, real-estate management, and disposition.

NORTH ADAMS

Kinetek Inc., North Adams, MA 01247. Debra McGrory, 490 Reservoir Road, North Adams, MA 01247. Media production.

NORTHAMPTON

Taipei Taipei Corp., 16 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Kung Huan Chen, same. Restaurant.

PITTSFIELD

Fluent Force AI Business Solutions and Consulting Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Aykut Turkoglu, same. Customized business solutions and management consulting services, focusing on enhancing business operations at tactical, strategic, and operational levels.

Say Play Therapy Inc, 56 Saratoga Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Gillian Bianchi, same. Speech therapy.

Viva Brooklyn Festival Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nathalie Coupet, 2108 North St., Suite N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Large-scale choral-orchestral concerts in the U.S. performed by the next generation of singers and instrumentalists.

SOUTH HADLEY

Naxiz Inc., 19 Spring Meadows, South Hadley, MA 01075. Shahid Habib, same. Investments.

SPRINGFIELD

Choi’s TKD Inc., 469 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Changheon Choi, same. Taekwondo instruction.

OM Feeding Hills Inc., 752 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Shilpaben Patel, same. Smoke shop.

Walckner Law Office, P.C., One Monarch Place, Suite 1810, Springfield, MA 01144. James Walckner, same. Law practice.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Prime Trans Inc., 72 York St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Natalia Babinov, same. Trucking services.

WILBRAHAM

Advanced Data Systems Inc., 2 Crane Park Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Steven Bearse, same. IT consulting and software, website setup and support.