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This Veteran Nurse Seeks a ‘Bridge’ into Emergency Management

By George O'Brien July 3, 2025

Healthcare News

Dave DesLauriers

For Dave DesLauriers, like many others in the nursing profession, this is a second — or third — career.

His first two were in the broad realm of social work, helping individuals with issues ranging from housing and employment to domestic violence and substance abuse, in settings that included a homeless shelter and a Planned Parenthood office.

The shift to nursing came about, in part, due to chance and circumstance while he was looking to pursue a master’s degree in social work.

“I’m a person who believes that everything happens for a reason,” he said. “I was really struggling to get things matched up for the path to the master’s in social work, and I eventually decided to go over to Mount St. Mary’s College — I was living in New York at the time — and talk about their nursing program.”

He did just that, and within an hour, one of the sisters at the school had his plan mapped out for him. One of his first professors there, he said, was a “strict, matter-of-fact educator” who reminded him a lot of his mother, who worked as a nurse at Holyoke Hospital (now Holyoke Medical Center) for many years.

“I knew exactly at that moment that I was in the right place,” said DesLauriers, whose third career has been anything but static. Indeed, it has involved several time zones — with stints in New York, Hawaii, and then the Bay State — as well as settings, from Vassar Brothers Medical Center to Mercy Medical Center to the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke, and responsibilities, from emergency room nurse to his current role as RN coordinator for admissions at the Veterans Home.

And now, with a master’s degree in emergency management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), which he earned online nights and weekends, the door is open to new opportunities in that intriguing field.

Indeed, while the current political climate leaves funding the Federal Emergency Management Agency in limbo, there are certainly opportunities at the state level, said DesLauriers, noting that the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency handles many different types of emergencies, from power outages to weather-related disasters. And he would like to bring a nurse’s perspective to the response to such calamities.

“I would like to bridge my nursing experience on the front lines back into my life,” he told BusinessWest, “and I would love to assist with emergency management and be on the front lines of disaster response, and handle emergency management from the perspective of a nurse.

“We have a lot of current emergency managers — firefighters, police officers, the National Guard, and professionals with a long career in emergency management,” he went on. “But not a lot of nurses, from what I can see.”

And Massachusetts — which is where he would prefer to stay for now — is vulnerable to many types of disasters, DesLauriers said, including flooding, tornadoes (as residents of this region certainly know, having lived through one in 2011), hurricanes, brushfires, a global pandemic, and what he calls infrastructure-related issues.

Elaborating, he said the state’s infrastructure, including bridges, dams, seawalls, and more, is aging and, in many cases, in dangerously poor condition. He knows this because he completed his capstone project for his degree at MMA on such facilities in this region — including the Goodnough Dike and Winsor Dam at the Quabbin Reservoir, the Hadley Falls Dam, the Memorial Bridge, and others — and the consequences in the event of failure.

“They’re aged beyond what would be considered reasonable,” he told BusinessWest. “The bridge that collapsed when the barge struck it [in Maryland] was built in 1970; we have bridges and infrastructure that’s from the early 1900s.

“For the capstone project, I was looking at the catastrophic loss and what could happen if — and it’s not if; it’s more like when — these structures do fail, and what options would exist to manage that,” he went on. “The options that were given include doing nothing, which is not a feasible option, and spending the money to repair them or replace them.

“If you walk the Memorial Bridge today, you can see through parts of it,” he continued, noting that the bridge was essentially reconstructed in the mid-’90s, but has greatly deteriorated since. Meanwhile, the bridges over the Cape Cod Canal, built in the 1930s, are in an equally disturbing, and dangerous, state.

If there is a disaster involving any of these structures, or one of several possible weather calamities, the state must be ready to respond, he said, adding that this response includes treatment of those who might be injured, physically or mentally, with a focus on the long term. He wants to be part of that and bring that perspective he gained from being on the front lines.

“It’s not just a short-term element; it’s a long-term commitment to making sure that the health of the population is committed to,” he said. “And that goes along with the long-term commitment to rebuilding and stabilizing after a disaster.”

It remains to be seen what the next chapter in DeLauriers’ journey will be, but his story clearly shows that nursing can be a second, or third, career, and it can inspire the pursuit of other opportunities as well.

Fascinated by the Mind, She Forged a Path in Psych Nursing

By George O'Brien July 3, 2025

Healthcare News

Kim Larrier

When Kim Larrier started her rotation at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds as a student in the nursing program at American International College, she had a pretty good idea what path her career might take.

By the time it was over, the die was cast.

“I was quite intrigued with how the mind works, and how medical issues can impact someone’s health,” she recalled. “On that rotation … to see people get better with their symptoms — I was quite fascinated with how medications impact and how they can help someone’s mental health.”

So, when it came time for her senior management rotation, instead of a medical floor, which most students prefer, Larrier chose the psych unit at Holyoke Medical Center (HMC). And more than 30 years later, she is still there, now serving as clinical coordinator of the M5 Adult Behavioral Health Unit.

When asked what she likes about work in this realm, she quickly replied, “everything.”

And what she likes most is seeing people get well.

“When they come in at their worst, and they feel like they have nothing to live for, and then, through groups, meeting with them, medication … it’s nice to see people get better,” she said, adding that the unit has a strong track record for success, one that drew the attention of a brigadier general at the VA hospital she worked with on her rotation, who sought insight from the team at HCC on how it might be more helpful to veterans, especially with regard to suicide prevention.

“When they come in at their worst, and they feel like they have nothing to live for, and then, through groups, meeting with them, medication … it’s nice to see people get better.”

“Suicidal feelings are sometimes just a temporary feeling,” she went on. “And my goal as a psychiatric nurse is to get them the treatment so they don’t feel that way.”

There have been some difficult times on M5 — COVID was a stern challenge, to say the least — and some very scary moments, including the time several years ago when a brain-injured and deaf patient threatened her with a large piece of glass from the door he shattered with a chair in his room.

“I’m trying to write on a piece of paper, ‘please stop doing that,’” Larrier recalled. “He’s yelling at me, and he’s got blood all over the glass … he’s pointing the glass at me and saying, ‘I’m a grown man, and I don’t need to be here; let me out of here.’

“That was very scary,” she went on, adding that the situation was resolved with the help of 11 staff members.

Meanwhile, she has treated patients who would later be charged with murder, but were just another patient when they arrived.

But these moments have been far outweighed by those opportunities to see patients get better — and to play a significant role in helping them get better.

HMC has 54 inpatient psychiatric beds across three units, one for seniors and two for younger individuals, noted Larrier, adding that M5 has 20 beds for those ages 16 and up. Individuals assigned to these beds arrive with issues and conditions ranging from homelessness to substance abuse problems; suicidal tendencies to unmanageable anxiety and depression. And, due to a statewide shortage of beds, patients come from across the Commonwealth.

The average length of stay is seven to 10 days, she went on, adding that most patients arrive first at the emergency room, where they are evaluated by the crisis team.

Those who are assigned to these floors work with a psychiatrist and a social worker, while group therapy focuses on coping skills, how to manage feelings, manage a panic attack or anxiety, and more.

But nurses play a critical role in these broader collaborative efforts; in addition to administering medication, they conduct mental health assessments each shift where they grade depression and anxiety.

“The mind can be tricky … it can trick people into feeling that it’s not worth living. When they’re so focused on killing themselves, their mind will play a trick on them and make them believe their kids would be better off without them, their spouse would be better off without them, or they’re not needed at work, that they don’t fit in this world,” said Larrier, adding that nurses play a lead role in collaborative efforts to help patients fight through such feelings.

Many of these patients return to the unit several times, she went on, noting that she and the other members of the team build a rapport with them and, more importantly, earn their trust.

“Many times, we’re asked to come down to the emergency room to help with a difficult patient that we know,” she told BusinessWest. “They may not take a medication from a nurse in the ER that they don’t know; however, if they call me and want me to talk with her, we’re more than happy to work with them.”

As she noted earlier, many of those who come to this unit do get better and go on to lead productive lives, and such success stories are among the many rewards from working in this realm. She cited the case of a woman who had become so depressed, she became catatonic.

“That means she sits, she stares, she doesn’t eat, she doesn’t talk,” she said, adding that, through shock treatments and other interventions, she was pulled out of this catatonic state.

That was one small victory among many for a nurse who has always been intrigued by the mind and decided long ago that this wouldn’t just be a fascination; it would become a career.

Yirancis Rivera

By George O'Brien July 3, 2025

Healthcare News

She Serves as an Inspiration — in Any Language

Yirancis Rivera, center, at the nurse pinning at Westfield State University in May.

Yirancis Rivera came to Springfield from Puerto Rico when she was 7 years old.

She has many memories from her youth, but among those that stand out are visits to healthcare facilities, where she would serve as an interpreter for her mother — who didn’t speak any English — even though she was still learning the language herself and was basically relying on what she learned from watching TV shows.

“I still remember walking into a hospital with my mom for the first time … the unfamiliar sounds, the sea of English words I didn’t understand, and the weight of her trusting me to be her voice,” she recalled. “I was overwhelmed but determined.”

Remember those two words.

In many ways, they define a truly inspiring story of how Rivera overcame challenges, some long odds, and many occasions when she felt overwhelmed to graduate from Westfield State University’s nursing program and earn a job on N3, a med-surg unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton; she’s due to start in early August.

“I still remember walking into a hospital with my mom for the first time … the unfamiliar sounds, the sea of English words I didn’t understand, and the weight of her trusting me to be her voice.”

Her story begins with that hospital visit with her mother, which planted a seed, if you will, and motivated Rivera to become much more than a mere translator.

“I wanted to be a nurse who could provide comfort and care, no matter what language someone speaks,” she told BusinessWest. “I developed a passion for helping others that is deeply personal. Learning medical terminology in English felt like learning a second language, and there were times when I doubted myself. But I kept going, driven by the knowledge that families like mine need nurses who truly understand them.

“I knew that I wanted to be someone my patients could look up to in the sense that they speak the same language as me,” she went on. “But I also saw that there weren’t many nurses who looked like me, and I wanted to be part of that change.”

Returning to her youth, Rivera recalled that, while she had the vision and drive to be a nurse — with some inspiration from her great grandmother, who served a tech in a maternity unit — she wasn’t at all sure if such a career was within reach, financially and otherwise. But she worked hard, earned scholarships that essentially left her debt-free after graduating, and was able to enroll at Westfield State.

She credits her professors at the school with helping her not only with the rugged course material, but also with overcoming doubts that she fit in and could make it in this field.

“I had such amazing people in my life to get me here — especially the people in the Westfield program; I don’t know if I would have made it this far without them,” she said. “The small nursing classes there allowed me to build close connections with professors who encouraged me and helped me grow.”

Rivera completed rotations at Baystate Noble Hospital, the Holyoke Senior Center, Mercy Medical Center, Baystate Pediatrics, Springfield Public Schools, Hampden County House of Corrections, and Holyoke Medical Center, where, coincidentally, she worked on the M5 Adult Behavioral Health Unit with charge nurse Kim Larrier (see related story on page 32).

She said she chose CDH to start her career for several reasons, especially because it offers an opportunity to serve her community and also “be a bridge for patients who might feel unseen or forgotten.”

As noted, she is expected to start early next month, and is currently taking part in the hospital’s nurse residency program, where recent graduates are paired with a preceptor, but also other recent graduates.

“They’re going through that transition with you,” she said of the jump from school to the workplace, adding that it’s good to have the opportunity to work beside people who are also getting started in the field.

And while she’s looking forward to the med-surg unit — “it’s an amazing place to start, especially as a new grad, because you get many different kinds of cases” — her goal is to work in the intensive care unit.

“As nurses, one of our main goals is to help people cope,” she explained. “But especially in an ICU, you have to learn how to critically think. I’d love to experience the challenge on that floor.”

While she’s just getting started in her career as a nurse, Rivera hopes her story can serve as an inspiration and that she can be a role model of sorts to others facing the many types of challenges she did.

“Nursing isn’t just a job for me … it’s a calling,” she explained. “As a bilingual, first-generation nurse, I want others from backgrounds like mine to know they belong in healthcare and can succeed. My journey wasn’t easy or typical, but it shaped me into a nurse.”

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

Picture This

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Hooplandia Leadership Award

At the recent Hooplandia 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the annual Hooplandia Leadership Award, sponsored by Bulkley Richardson, was given to John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The Leadership Award is presented each year to a deserving person, group, or organization within the community that exhibits the qualities of good leadership: bravery, respect, positive attitude, integrity, and fair play.

Pictured, from left: Eastern States Exposition President and CEO Gene Cassidy, Doleva, and Bulkley Richardson Partner Mark Cress.

Encouraging Summer Reading

Thanks to a grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation, Link to Libraries provided every second-grade student at Highland, Southampton Road, Westfield River, Paper Mill, and Munger Hill elementary schools in Westfield with a free, new book to read over the summer, a baseball hat, and a bookmark. Each of these schools participates in Link to Libraries’ Community Book Link and Read Aloud programs.

Pictured, from left: Highland Principal Erica Masciadrelli, volunteer reader Joanne Fouche, Peter Weston of the Beveridge Family Foundation, and volunteer readers Cindy Gaylord and Alison Hamilton.

Creature Comforts

On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield. Volunteers spent the day painting fences, cleaning the grounds, and constructing wooden display boxes, hands-on work that supports the zoo’s mission of caring for non-releasable animals and promoting conservation education. Community Day is an annual tradition at Whittlesey, during which employees set aside their usual work to support local nonprofit organizations. In addition to the efforts of the Holyoke team, volunteers participated in projects across Connecticut.

On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield

Law Enforcement Torch Run

On June 4, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) hosted a rally for the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, welcoming athletes, law enforcement officers, and supporters as they finished carrying the Flame of Hope across Massachusetts. The event was held at PeoplesBank headquarters, spearheaded by MBK’s Lauren Foley, senior associate, and Christopher Soderberg, Audit and Assurance supervisor, who brought together employees from MBK and other businesses to show their support for the Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officers across the state.

On June 4, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) hosted a rally for the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, welcoming athletes, law enforcement officers, and supporters as they finished carrying the Flame of Hope across Massachusetts

Supporting Communities

In celebration of Liberty Bank’s 200th anniversary, the Liberty Bank Foundation recently announced $1,825 grants to organizations in each town where the bank has a branch, for a total of $87,600 to 48 organizations. All recipient organizations were selected by bank customers, and the East Longmeadow branch gave its $1,825 donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield.

Pictured, from left: Michelle D’Amore, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, and Teresa Parker, Liberty Bank’s East Longmeadow branch manager.

Gathering of Local Legal Lights

The Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) held its annual meeting, vendor show, and member reception on June 11 at the Springfield Sheraton. Attorney Christopher Pierson from Bacon Wilson, P.C. was sworn in as HCBA president for 2025-26, and attorney Kathleen O’Malley of Raipher, P.C. (pictured) was presented with the first Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism by attorney Michael Jennings. Fifty-year members of the bar were also recognized, including judges Henry Boroff, Philip Contant, Robert Howarth, and Michael Ponsor; and attorneys Peter Barry, Mary Costello, Thomas Costello, Gerald Glasser, L. Jeffrey Meehan, Stephen Manning, Joseph Pacella, and Aaron Wilson.

Attorney Christopher Pierson from Bacon Wilson, P.C. was sworn in as HCBA president for 2025-26, and attorney Kathleen O’Malley of Raipher, P.C. (pictured) was presented with the first Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism by attorney Michael Jennings

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

Agenda

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Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through July 17: In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new 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 Thursday, July 17, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the Western Mass. region in one (or more) of these eight categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Health/Wellness Administrator; Emerging Leader; Community Health; Health Educator; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

Free Friday Concert Series

Through Aug. 15: Hot Plate Brewing Co., in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and a collection of other Pittsfield-based businesses, announced the Pitt, a brand-new, 10-week, free concert series set to energize Dunham Mall. Running weekly on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., the Pitt will showcase a dynamic lineup of musical acts hailing from Montreal, Boston, the Pioneer Valley, and the Berkshires. From indie rock and soul to emerging electronic artists, this series will celebrate both regional talent and international artistry, right in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. In addition to the music, concertgoers can enjoy local food and drink offerings. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a beer garden, and Handcrafted, a new, Pittsfield-based restaurant, will serve up a variety of food. For more information and weekly lineup announcements, visit hotplatebeer.com/the-pitt.

Second Chance Animal Services Golf Tournament

July 14: Second Chance Animal Services is teeing up for its 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown. This event combines a day of golf with the mission of helping pets receive the veterinary care they need. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Second Chance’s community veterinary hospitals in Springfield, Worcester, Southbridge, and North Brookfield — life-saving programs that provide affordable care to pets in underserved communities and help keep them with the families who love them. Golfers will enjoy a full day of fun, including a box lunch, a banquet dinner, a commemorative gift, and a bucket of range balls. The tournament will feature on-course tastings and contests such as longest drive, closest to the pin, closest to the line, a yellow ball competition, and more. A hole-in-one challenge offers a $4,000 pool or spa prize sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools. Guests can also take part in raffles and a silent auction, which opens online one week prior to the event. The tournament will follow a scramble format. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Individual golfers and foursomes are welcome, and early registration is encouraged as spots fill quickly. To register, inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or donate items to the silent auction and raffle, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/events/golf.

Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament

July 14: Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items for its eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. The event, which will include an online auction open to all, benefits local organizations that work to ensure children do not go hungry, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry. Local individuals and businesses can also support the cause by donating items or services for the silent auction portion of the event. The online auction will be open to the community for bids beginning on July 1 and will end on July 14, the day of the golf tournament. For more information or to sponsor the event, visit feedthekidsgolf.com and click ‘Register Now.’ To donation auction items, email Kadushin at [email protected].

Pickleball Tournament

July 20: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity announced a pickleball tournament open to players of all skill levels at the Picklr, 415 East Main St., in the Westfield Shops. From noon to 4 p.m., seasoned players and rookies alike will play ‘king of the court’ three-person-style. Tickets cost $40 each, which includes prizes, snacks and refreshments, and swag bags. All are welcome to participate or spectate. To purchase tickets, visit habitatspringfield.org.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

People on the Move

Jeffrey Fialky

At the 19th annual 40 Under Forty Gala on June 19 at the MassMutual Center, BusinessWest announced that Jeffrey Fialky, managing shareholder at Bacon Wilson, P.C., is this year’s Alumni Achievement Award (AAA) winner. Fialky broke through on his fourth time as a finalist for the AAA, which, since 2015, has been awarded annually to the past 40 Under Forty winner who, in the minds of an independent panel of judges, has most impressively built on his or her record of professional achievement and service to the community since being named a 40 Under Forty honoree. Fialky was an associate with Bacon Wilson when he was voted to the 40 Under Forty class of 2008. Today, as managing shareholder, he is leading the firm through a time of change and challenge in that sector while also continuing to give back to community organizations and causes ranging from Springfield Museums to the Springfield Regional Chamber — which, just last week, awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award. The other four finalists for this year’s AAA award were Amelia Holstrom (40 Under Forty class of 2015), partner at Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.; James Krupienski (class of 2010), partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.; Ryan McCollum (class of 2012), owner of RMC Strategies; and Orlando Ramos (class of 2014), state representative for the 9th Hampden District. The Alumni Achievement Award was presented by Health New England.

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Catherine Rioux

David Viamari

Monson Savings Bank announced the promotions of Catherine Rioux to the position of assistant vice president, commercial loan officer and David Viamari to the position of vice president, controller. In her new role, Rioux will continue to serve the community by educating and assisting current and prospective borrowers with a variety of financing options, including commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate lending. She brings nearly two decades of banking experience to her role, including 12 years specifically in lending. Rioux holds a bachelor of business administration degree from Western New England University, with a major in management and a minor in communications. She is also a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies and the Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute. She was recently named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2025. In the community, she serves on the town of Monson’s scholarship committee, volunteers at St. Patrick’s Church, supports Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts, and is a member of the Monson Free Library finance committee. In his new role, Viamari he will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions, playing a critical part in maintaining the institution’s financial health and regulatory compliance. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting field, including four years in banking and 11 years in public accounting. Before joining Monson Savings Bank, he served as assistant vice president, assistant controller at bankESB, managing the bank’s financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements, assisting in the monthly financial close process, and overseeing the General Accounting and Accounts Payable departments. He also supported executive leadership and the board of directors by delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Viamari holds both a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. In the community, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the Lathrop Home of Northampton. He is also a member of the Boston chapter of the Financial Managers Society.

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Carla Carnevale

Monson Savings Bank announced the promotion of Carla Carnevale to Community Relations manager. In this role, she will lead the bank’s community engagement and public relations efforts. A key focus of her new role will be identifying and understanding the evolving needs of the communities the bank serves. By working closely with local organizations and residents, she will help ensure that Monson Savings Bank’s outreach and charitable efforts are aligned with the areas of greatest need, maximizing the bank’s positive impact. Carnevale joined Monson Savings Bank in July 2020 and has held several roles within the Marketing department, including marketing intern, marketing assistant, and marketing & public relations coordinator. Her dedication and creativity have played a key role in the bank’s marketing and outreach initiatives. In her new position, she will manage the bank’s community relations strategy and partnerships with community organizations. She will also serve on the bank’s community outreach and donations committee and the community reinvestment & fair lending committee, and continue her contributions as an active member of the marketing committee. Carnevale holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing & small business development from Bay Path University and will begin her studies at Western New England University School of Law in August. She is actively involved in local initiatives, including serving on the board of directors for the Cedar Ridge of Wilbraham Homeowners Assoc., being a member of the Michael J. Dias Foundation’s capital campaign committee, and volunteering her time with various local nonprofits.

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American International College (AIC) has named Rob Kearney to the position of director of Athletics, effective July 7. Kearney brings more than a decade of athletic training and leadership experience to this role and will oversee the college’s portfolio of NCAA Division II athletic programs. The appointment follows his prior tenure as assistant athletic director for sports medicine and performance, in which he oversaw a transformational restructuring of the department and rebuilt all aspects of the college’s athletic training and strength and conditioning programs. Before arriving at AIC, Kearney served as an athletic trainer at Springfield Central High School and was head athletic trainer for the men’s club ice hockey program at UMass Amherst from 2014 to 2024. He has held roles at a number of local institutions, including the Williston Northampton School, Deerfield Academy, and Palmer Public Schools. Kearney and his husband, Joey, also own and operate CrossFit Iron Legacy in East Longmeadow. Beyond his experience in athletic training and coaching, Kearney’s record includes a 15-year career of professional competition. In 2023, he finished third in the America’s Strongest Man competition and has a personal record of 961 pounds in the deadlift. He has competed in the World’s Strongest Man competition five times and the Arnold Strongman Classic three times. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Pound for Pound Strongest Man in the World by Official Strongman. Kearney currently serves on the executive board of the OUT Foundation and previously was the Massachusetts state representative for the National Athletic Trainers’ Assoc. LGBTQ+ advisory committee. He holds a master’s degree in advanced athletic training with a concentration in athletic rehabilitation and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Springfield College, and is a Massachusetts-licensed athletic trainer.

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Krupa Kotecha

The Royal Law Firm announced attorney Krupa Kotecha as its new chief strategy and advancement officer. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives centered on attorney development, operational consistency, and sustainable growth. A former Big Law attorney with expertise in compensation and employment law, she brings a business oriented, results-driven approach to both client service and firm leadership. Kotecha has advised employers on compensation design, compliance, workforce transitions, and complex disputes, while also mentoring attorneys, setting firm-wide standards of excellence, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience, making her strategic insight and leadership essential to advancing the firm’s mission and long-term success.

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Sharon Czarnecki

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the promotion of Sharon Czarnecki to vice president, Business Banking manager, and CRA officer. Her responsibilities continue to include small business loan development and commercial loan portfolio management, as well as management of the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program. Czarnecki joined Westfield Bank 33 years ago and has served in many different roles. She started her career as a teller in 1992 and, over the years, has held positions in deposit operations, loan servicing, commercial credit analysis, and credit management. In 2007, she became the bank’s first female commercial lending officer and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2010 and to vice president in 2019. She has more than 25 years of experience with CRA and is familiar with matters of regulatory compliance. Czarnecki is a graduate of Holyoke Community College with an associate degree in business studies, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Westfield State University. She is an integral part of her community, serving on several nonprofit boards that include the Westfield State University Foundation, the Albert & Amelia Ferst Operating Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, and the trustees of Westfield Academy. She also serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Church in Westfield, where she is involved in the religious education program.

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Country Bank announced the appointment of David Thibault as first vice president, Institutional Banking. In this newly created role, he will focus on serving municipalities and nonprofit organizations throughout the bank’s footprint, bringing nearly three decades of experience in commercial and institutional banking. Thibault joins Country Bank with 26 years of industry experience from PeoplesBank, with a well-established track record of success in serving commercial, nonprofit, and government clients. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and engineering and an MBA from Western New England University. He is also a graduate of the American Bankers Assoc. Stonier School of Banking. He holds multiple professional certifications, including accredited ACH professional (AAP) and national check professional (NCP). Throughout his career, Thibault has demonstrated a passion for leveraging technology to improve customer outcomes. He has led initiatives such as the implementation of online banking platforms, positive pay systems, lockbox services, and remittance capture. His expertise in cash management and payment systems, combined with a strong commitment to customer service and employee development, make him an asset to the Country Bank team. Thibault is also an active community member, currently serving as secretary of the board of directors for Access Care Partners and trustee for the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation. A dedicated volunteer, he supports organizations such as 4-H and the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce. He has participated in programs like Leadership Pioneer Valley and Leadership Springfield, serving as both mentee and mentor.

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Christina Reynolds

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that Christina Reynolds has been promoted to assistant vice president of Account Operations. She began her career at UMassFive 15 years ago as a part-time online banking specialist in the Contact Center. Since then, she has taken on a variety of roles, including positions in branches, as Card Services manager, and, most recently, as Digital and Payments manager. In her new role, Reynolds will oversee several key areas: Digital Banking (including online and mobile banking), Payments (ACH transactions, wires, and checks), Card Services (debit and credit cards), and Account Services (focused on fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management).

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Callie Flanagan

Florence Bank recently welcomed Callie Flanagan as vice president and small business lender in the Commercial Originations department of the Florence headquarters. She has 13 years of small business lending experience and most recently worked at the U.S. Small Business Administration as lender relations specialist and Springfield branch manager. Skilled at building relationships, credit analysis, underwriting, portfolio management, and SBA lending, Flanagan has also served as a loan officer and director of lending at Common Capital. While in the latter role, she led a small lending team to achieve top lender in the state with the U.S. Small Business Administration for multiple loan products over multiple years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fordham University and is vice chair of the Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corp. and a member of the Ladies’ Ancient Order of the Hibernians.

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Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced the promotion of Martha Brosnahan to vice president of Loan Servicing & Collections. In her new role, she will continue to lead and oversee all aspects of the credit union’s loan servicing operations. With more than a decade of service at PNCU, she has consistently demonstrated leadership and expertise in managing complex loan servicing and collections functions. Prior to this promotion, she served in the Loan Servicing department, where she played a pivotal role in developing procedures, training staff, and overseeing the servicing and collection aspects across all loan portfolios. Brosnahan began her career in financial services more than 20 years ago and has held key positions in loan operations and compliance at institutions including Connecticut River Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Franklin Pierce University, and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. Her professional development also includes certifications in business management, business foundations, supervisory leadership, and value stream management.

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Jacquelyn Matthews

Queenie Miao

Sadie Woolstenhulme

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Jacquelyn Matthews, Queenie Miao, and Sadie Woolstenhulme have been accepted into the firm’s law clerk program for the 2025-26 school year. Matthews is currently pursuing her juris doctorate at Western New England University School of Law, with an expected graduation date of May 2026. Jacquelyn earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations and Arabic, along with minors in science, technology, environment, and public policy from Michigan State University in 2023. In addition to her role as a law clerk at Bacon Wilson, she is an active member of the Western New England Global Justice Clinic. Before joining the firm, Matthews participated in a summer associate program in Connecticut, served as president of Empowering Women in Law in East Lansing, Mich., and founded the International Law Students Assoc. at Western New England. She has a strong interest in corporate law and trusts and estates. Fluent in Arabic and Spanish, she spent eight weeks in Amman, Jordan in 2021 as part of the Jordan Language Academy Study Abroad Program, where she enhanced her proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking three Arabic dialects. Miao is currently a juris doctor candidate at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, with graduation expected in May 2026. She will be completing her final year of law school remotely while working at Bacon Wilson. She earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with a minor in legal studies, from Brandeis University in 2021. Before joining the firm, Miao served as a teaching assistant for the University of Illinois Legal Writing and Introduction to Advocacy courses. Additionally, she gained experience as a law clerk at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and as a student attorney at the University of Illinois Immigration Clinic. A passionate animal welfare advocate, she also volunteered at a rescue ranch in Champaign, Ill. She has a strong interest in tax law. Originally from Nanjing, the historic capital of China, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Woolstenhulme is currently a juris doctor candidate at Western New England University School of Law, with plans to graduate in May 2026. She holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies with a minor in religious studies from Utah State University, earned in 2020. She is actively involved in law school life as a member of the Student Bar Assoc. judicial advisory board, the Public Interest Assoc., and the Women’s Law Assoc. She also serves as a senior staff member of the Western New England Law Review and a teaching assistant in criminal law, constitutional law, and contracts. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Woolstenhulme spent several years at the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office and most recently interned for a Massachusetts Trial Court judge. She is particularly interested in litigation and family law, areas that allow her to connect directly and meaningfully with clients.

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The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission recently elected its executive committee for FY 2026, which will help guide the organization’s strategic direction and regional planning efforts from June 2025 through June 2026. Executive committee members represent communities across Hampden and Hampshire counties and bring a wide range of professional and civic experience. They include William Dwyer, chairman (Hadley); George Kingston, vice chairman (East Longmeadow); Douglas Albertson, secretary/clerk (Belchertown); Marilyn Gorman-Fil, treasurer (Monson); T.J. Cousineau, assistant treasurer (Blandford); and at-large members Peri Hall (Goshen), James Whalen (Holland), Jack Jemsek (Amherst), and Jack Luttrell (Wilbraham). The PVPC executive committee is elected annually by commission members and is responsible for guiding organizational governance and fiscal stewardship. The group also plays a key role in advancing PVPC’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and other regional initiatives.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Royal Team Inc., 71 Cooley St., Agawam, MA 01001. Svetlana Fronchkevich, same. Trucking company.

BECKET

Becket Washington School PTO Inc., 12 Maple St., Becket, MA 01223. Chantal Foglietta, same. Nonprofit organization established to enhance the educational environment at Becket Washington School through volunteer and financial resources.

BERNARDSTON

Bear Mountain Builders Inc., 394 West Leyden Road, Bernardston, MA 01337. David Leblanc, same. Carpenter and general contractor that builds and remodels residential properties.

CHICOPEE

Professional Renovations Inc., 57 Ward St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Roman Shtempel, same. Residential home renovations.

EAST BROOKFIELD

Mateucci Painting & Carpentry Corp., 155 North Brookfield Road, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Clodoaldo Mateucci, same. Construction services.

EASTHAMPTON

Sunalert Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Suite 321, Easthampton, MA 01027. Michael Hempstead, same. Solar power.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Helping Overwhelmed Providers Endure, 172 Nottingham Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jan-Paul Ramesh, same. Nonprofit organization providing support, resources, and community for young people who are balancing the demands of caring for a close immediate family member battling cancer, another terminal illness, or a disabling health condition, while also maintaining their own academic, social, and emotional well-being.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Flexrad Consulting, P.C., 18 West Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Benjamin Seckler, same. Medical services.

HOLYOKE

Access Holdings Corp., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Joseph Johnson, same. Retail sales of consumer products.

LEE

Perfume Palace Inc., 17 Lee Premium Outlets, Lee, MA 01238. Nitin Kak, 930 Cadman Dr., Middletown, DE 19709. Retail perfume sales.

LONGMEADOW

Site Development Services Inc., 84 Whitmun Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kyle Rosa, same. Excavation services.

MONSON

Matt’s Wildlife Solutions Inc., 101 Wales Road, Monson, MA 01057. Matthew Cranham, same. Preventive pest sealing and wildlife removal.

PALMER

LP Flash Construction Group Inc., 118 Breckenridge St., Palmer, MA 01069. Nuisance wildlife removal.

PITTSFIELD

Axoniverse Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Vishnu Muthyala, same. Retail and development of bio chips.

Healing Harvest Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ryan Malgeri, P.O. Box 64, East Falmouth, MA 02536. Helping people with substance issues.

Koppert Biological Systems Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rene Ruiter, 5219 South Faculty Row, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Beneficial insects.

Quesmiles Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Shaquana Stokes, same. Receives and provides charities, adult education and/or training resources, rental and fuel assistance, food, clothing, and furniture for individuals who are homeless, disabled, misplaced, low-income, or living under the poverty guidelines.

Unlimit North America Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Bryan Feng, same. Carrying on the business of a money transmitter.

SOUTHWICK

Southwick Athletic Booster Club Inc., 42 Lakeview St., Southwick, MA 01107. Crystal Macken, 155 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, MA 01077. Organization formed to serve as a resource for Southwick Regional School administration, the athletic director, and faculty club advisors to help enhance the overall extracurricular athletic experience for all students.

SPRINGFIELD

Al-Rahma Cultural Center Inc., 99 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107. Abdullah Nassir, 150 Fairview Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Center for religious education and worship.

Evren Inc., 116 Breckwood Blvd., Springfield, MA 01109. Obukohwo Urhiafe, same. Real estate sales, property development, merchandising, architecture, consulting, and other legal businesses.

Pioneer Growth Partners Inc., 510 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. David Fontaine, same. Corporation formed to provide small business investment and management services and engage in and carry on other activities permitted under Massachusetts law.

TURNERS FALLS

Young’s Excavating Inc., 11 Paradise Parkway, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Edward Young, same. Excavating services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AK Shipping Inc., 169 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Aleksandr Karapetyan, same. Product shipping.

Smart & Save Suite Corp., 242 Elm St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ana Estien, 22 Highland St., Springfield, MA 01109. Corporation that assists the community with tax filing and support services, offering notary services and small business support, including bookkeeping, payroll compliance, and general business management.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Hudlin Enterprises Inc., 95 Bridges Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Brian Hudlin, 42 Stibley Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Automotive body repair business.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of June 2025.

AMHERST

Amherst History Center
45 Boltwood Walk
Elizabeth Larson

Ancient Mothers
34 Pomeroy Lane, Unit 8
Octu Hare Suri-An Express Trust

DMO Construction LLC
213 North East St.
Deborah Misterka, Richard Misterka

Eric Scot Salon
196 North Pleasant St.
Terri Kocot

Floral Affairs
172 North Pleasant St.
Rebecca Guyer

Getcons Construction & Repairs
177 North Pleasant St., Apt. 5
Juan Rivadeneira Argudo

Gigabite
36 Hallock St.
Ahmed Hassanein

Lavoie Media
12 Sunset Court
Matthew Lavoie

Noni Kai Thompson
683 Main St., #6
Octu Hare Suri-An Express Trust

Quicken Tree Doula
43 Jeffrey Lane
Taylor Wadsworth

Sofia’s Empanadas
33 Memorial Dr.
Fernando Sotarello

SWCA Environmental Consultants
15 Research Dr.
Scott Fisher

BELCHERTOWN

Bay Road Inspection LLC
147 Bay Road
Corey Elias

HOLYOKE

Appleton Mart
330 Appleton St.
Wai Chan

Brown University Medical Imaging/PET/CT Services
575 Beech St.
Lifespan of Mass. Taunton Inc.

Burger Beast and More
112 High St.
Andre Yarns

Flat’s Supermarket
36 Ely St.
Evaristo Almonte

Hollywood Nails
5 Cabot St.
Quyen Nguyen

Leaf Lux
40 Lyman St.
Lyman Group LLC

O’Brien Construction
75 Clayton Road
Andrew O’Brien

Pena’s Daycare
18 Columbus Ave.
Carmen Peña

Peter Auto Repair
65 Commercial St.
Pedtro Centeno

Quick Trip Mini Mart
753 Dwight Ave.
Rizwana Sheikh

Rose.Bilds
414 Hillside Ave.
Robert Rose

Sohre Turbomachinery
85 Sargeant St.
Shat Current Solutions Inc.

Vintage on the Avenue
9 Dillow Ave.
Christine Munro

PITTSFIELD

90 North Studio
90 North St.
Ashley Erin Co. LLC

Amy Larabee
54 Wendell Ave.
Amy Larabee

Berkshire Adventures
1542 North St.
Berkshire Adventures LLC

Berkshire Express Routes
75 New Hampshire Ave.
Adam Liccardi

Berkshire International Market
340 North St.
Behanzin Goundo Par

Berkshire Muffler Center
213 Fourth St.
Berkshire Muffler Center Inc.

Bloom Brothers
2 Larch St.
Bloom Brothers

BP & PB Cleaning
39 Springside St.
Brooke Powell

Brazee & Huban CPAs
55 Wendell Ave.
Austin Brazee

Cheshire Sporting Goods
1201 West Housatonic St.
Berkshire Sporting Goods 71 72 LLC

Conant’s Property Improvement
20 Westminster St.
Daniel Conant

KG CPA Tax & Advisory
185 Highland Ave.
Kevin Garcia

Jim’s Building & Remodeling
20 Taconic St.
James Torra Sr.

Kim O’Brien Massage Therapy
42 Summer St.
Kim O’Brien

Lindsay Petkus
54 Wendell Ave.
Lindsay Petkus

Mitchell A. Caropreso
40 McAllister St.
Mitchell Caropresto

Oliver Auto Body
218 Fourth St.
Wetherell’s Auto Body

PJ’s Petsitting & Walking
76 Marian Ave.
Paula Jacoby

Pittsfield Dental
416 Tyler St.
Onkar Dental Inc.

Shivers
483 West St.
Anthony Crea, Diana Crea

The Shop
123 Elm St.
Kenneth Chapman Jr.

Tree A. Construction Services
90 West Union St.
Dolores Rodriguez Reyes

SOUTHWICK

Mulberry Plumbing
5 Pauline Circle
Aleksandr Ptselnikov

Your Friend Ashley Organizational Services
61 Tannery Road
Ashley Armitage

WESTFIELD

Affordable Home Healthcare
49 Cardinal Lane
Peter Odunukwe

API Construction
100 Meadow St.
Aleksandr Popov

Honey It’s Henna
4 Columbia St.
Amanda Zuniga

Northern Studio LLC
25 Ely St.
Susan Williams

Nova Vida Picnic
17 Holland Ave.
Zuleika de la Cruz

Pacheco’s Junk Removal and Services
25 Thomas St., Unit F7
Ivan Pacheco

Prestige Mechanical
1130 Granville Road
David Karapunarly

Prblylifts
37 Florence St.
Adriana Tot-Lupien

Sullivan Siding and Windows
83 Pinehurst St.
Sullivan Sullivan

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

Bankruptcies

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

Adams, Shondell
P.O. Box 195
Brockton, MA 02302
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Bartlett, Michael S.
70 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/29/2025

Beauregard, Thomas M.
320 Park St., Apt 3L
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/31/2025

Bergmann, Tyler J.
Cote, Staci M.
320 Bemis Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/20/2025

Bishop, Martha J.
PO Box 646
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Bonneville, Rhonda Gean
52 Regency Park Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/22/2025

Boyd, Craig M.
Boyd, Rose L.
377 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/29/2025

Bruno, Nicholas M.
127 Robin Ridge Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Bunn, Doreen M.
100 North St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Cruz Cordero, Roger
32 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Delacruz, Nelson
121 Johnson St., Apt. 3
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Eggleston, Diana G.
146 Riviera Dr., Unit 146
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/28/2025

Figueiredo, Celso Tavares
50 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2025

Gagne, Brett
Gagne, Erin M.
638 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Galipeau, David P.
55 Bennett St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/29/2025

Lalumiere, Anthony J.
205 Greenwood Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/30/2025

Loughran, Catherine M.
48 Lee Lang Ter., Apt. A
West Springfield, MA 01089-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Lotus & Compass Inc.
Houle, Brandon R.
Houle, Melaney A.
23 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Lugo, Edwin J.
Lugo, Jamie
358 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Lysik, Anna M.
116 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Marino, Stephanie L.
a/k/a Cady, Stephanie L.
433 East St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Martinez, Luz
21 Brimfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Morgan, Gordon S.
86 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/29/2025

Przekopowski, Joyce Marie
41 Pynchon Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/22/2025

Reyes, George Luis
Reyes-Moran, Cristina Yasim
224 Russel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/28/2025

Riffenburg, Christopher M.
Riffenburg, Marybeth
23 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Salvetti, Samantha N.
529 Valley Road, Apt. 2
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Sawyer, Joanne
400 Britton St., #406
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Serrano, Nelson
17 Bushwick Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2025

Sevene, Tylor J.
69 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Torres, Nicole A.
60 Fort Pleasant Ave., Apt. 1E
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2025

Torres Rivera, Carlos
206 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Toussaint, Luke G.
15 Chestnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Wright, Arnold Bishop
148 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/27/2025

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

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

612 John Ford Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Morgan Smith
Seller: Tracy Bombard
Date: 05/30/25

BERNARDSTON

492 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Eric R. Despres
Seller: Kimberly A. Norwood
Date: 05/28/25

81 Hoe Shop Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $501,000
Buyer: Mark A. Scarbrough
Seller: A Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

84 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Seamus G. Hawks
Seller: Warren D. Aja
Date: 05/27/25

BUCKLAND

16 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Kevin Dee
Seller: Michael R. Duffey
Date: 06/06/25

135 East Buckland Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Lora C. Hoxie
Seller: Joseph Kotowski
Date: 05/27/25

COLRAIN

300 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Laurie J. Francis RET
Seller: Asher D. Chicoine
Date: 05/28/25

30 Shelburne Line Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Matthew Mitchell
Seller: Brenda Tozloski
Date: 05/28/25

DEERFIELD

20 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eric Baldwin
Seller: Katharine O’Day
Date: 05/30/25

6 North St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Turkey Plains Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

141 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Walter Kolakoski
Seller: Kolakoski, Thomas E., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/25

ERVING

8 Maple Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Adam J. Tierney-Eliot
Seller: Sara E. Campbell
Date: 05/29/25

GILL

Boyle Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aaron St Jean
Seller: Theodore A. Haber
Date: 05/30/25

GREENFIELD

7 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Norwood
Seller: Scherrer Holdings LLC
Date: 05/28/25

43 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dsk Real Estate LLC
Seller: Heminger Int.
Date: 06/04/25

29 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Jack Mankowsky
Seller: Teresa Martinez
Date: 05/29/25

95-97 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Ronny A. Contreras
Seller: William C. Phelps
Date: 05/30/25

15 Knapp Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel Lavalley
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 06/05/25

8 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,900
Buyer: Christopher C. Purvis
Seller: Patrick K. Merrill
Date: 06/05/25

124 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $364,700
Buyer: Sarah Fitzpatrick
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/30/25

65 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Justin Bridsong
Seller: Joanne M. Graves
Date: 06/06/25

20 McLellan Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Nicholas Thompson
Seller: Gillian B. Cannon
Date: 06/03/25

42 Scout Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nathan Haselton
Seller: Jesse A. Snow
Date: 05/30/25

179 Silvio O. Conte Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Peter A. Gerry
Seller: Northeast Biodiesel Co. LLC
Date: 05/27/25

14 Solon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Shainwald
Seller: Behnaz M. Kohsari
Date: 06/06/25

LEYDEN

39 Frizzell Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $582,000
Buyer: Rodrigo C. Ramirez
Seller: Randall S. Reynolds
Date: 05/28/25

MONTAGUE

18 Carlisle Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ren E. Llewellyn
Seller: John M. Martineau
Date: 05/28/25

364 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: Mark D. Johnson
Date: 05/27/25

366 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: Mark D. Johnson
Date: 05/27/25

9 Ivy St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Dana Acheson
Seller: Kevin J. Wegiel
Date: 05/30/25

314 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 4 Pleasant LLC
Seller: Charles J. Rucci
Date: 05/30/25

224 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Nicole Guerin
Seller: Nino L. Rodriguez
Date: 05/27/25

NORTHFIELD

226 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Alexander R. Audette
Seller: Theodore G. Penick
Date: 06/06/25

179 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Brady
Seller: Donald A. Luckham
Date: 06/06/25

746 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Susan A. Murray
Seller: Lois M. Steans TR
Date: 06/03/25

848 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

850 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

852 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

181 School St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Cassandra A. Celatka
Seller: Edward H. Foster
Date: 06/06/25

ORANGE

53 Cottage St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Shane Jacobson
Seller: Zanga Development LLC
Date: 05/28/25

32 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Michael J. Radisic
Seller: Helee L. Mills
Date: 06/06/25

Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Winridge Holdings LLC
Seller: Dennis Piragis
Date: 05/30/25

34 Lake Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: James K. Ludden
Seller: Donovan, Laurence P., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/25

122 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Sheridan Prestero
Seller: Bruce W. Rothney
Date: 05/30/25

104 Old Hickory Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: E. W. Sykes
Seller: Margaret J. Philipsen
Date: 06/02/25

West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $204,739
Buyer: Pioneers Valley Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 06/06/25

SHELBURNE

327 Little Mohawk Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Bayiates
Seller: Enoch O. Jensen
Date: 05/28/25

WHATELY

26 Egypt Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Joshua K. Kimberling
Seller: Richard F. Thayer
Date: 05/28/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

52 Alhambra Circle, North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kiana Marrero
Seller: Cory M. Caride
Date: 05/30/25

15 Barberry Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: Karen L. Kryla
Seller: Linda M. Remillard
Date: 06/06/25

36 Central St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: John S. Poirier
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 05/30/25

304-306 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Larkspur LLC
Seller: Debra L. Stmarie
Date: 05/30/25

31 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Amjad Hussain
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 06/05/25

499 Franklin St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Thomasian
Seller: Paul C. MacDonald
Date: 06/02/25

25 Hayes Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael Gruska
Seller: Michelle Yacovone
Date: 06/02/25

133 Nicole Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $697,000
Buyer: Peter C. Choi
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 06/06/25

429 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Paul R. Gauthier
Seller: Lynne A. Romansky
Date: 05/30/25

85 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Denys Kulikovych
Seller: Nicole E. Turgeon
Date: 06/05/25

51-53 Orlando St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: B. & B. Realty LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/30/25

89 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Scavotto
Seller: Flavin, Dolores, (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

131 Ridgeway Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Armando Roman
Seller: Valiantsin Zhmaidziak
Date: 06/06/25

122 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Viktor Stuzhuk
Seller: SS Asro Holdings LLC
Date: 05/30/25

109 Wagon Wheel Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Steven Costa
Seller: Sean Hoffman
Date: 06/06/25

158-160 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Alicia A. Alexion
Seller: Haskell Holdings LLC
Date: 05/30/25

208-210 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Cengiz Yildiz
Seller: Christopher L. Scavotto
Date: 05/28/25

8 Woodcock Court
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Richard Dietter
Seller: Jeffrey S. Pirro
Date: 05/28/25

BRIMFIELD

109 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $526,400
Buyer: Ryan Fabrycki
Seller: Michael H. MacFadden
Date: 05/30/25

CHICOPEE

86 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Stephanie Grabowski
Seller: Nicholas L. Zyla
Date: 06/04/25

52 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Paul F. Davis
Seller: Minkos, Mark A., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/25

66 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Chase P. Stephenson
Seller: Manuela F. Bolduc
Date: 05/29/25

36 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Genevieve Construction Development Group Inc.
Seller: Nicole A. Drobnak
Date: 06/06/25

32 Debra Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $211,113
Buyer: Aem Property Investment LLC
Seller: Gloria M. Collins
Date: 05/29/25

3 Elizabeth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony Douglas
Seller: Norman P. Avey
Date: 06/06/25

31 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Vinita Garrick
Seller: Shelli McCarthy
Date: 06/02/25

185 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Miguel Rodriguez
Seller: Kimberly R. Keesee
Date: 05/30/25

34 Goodhue Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Florangie Simons-Jimenez
Seller: Goodhue Avenue TR
Date: 06/06/25

165 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $224,321
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: EJ Brzezowski Irt
Date: 06/05/25

30 Larchmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Hamze Aljammal
Seller: Ahmed Jebur
Date: 06/06/25

159 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Susie E. Ribeiro
Seller: Ribeiro, Joseph A., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/25

81 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $181,300
Buyer: Haron Properties LLC
Seller: LB-Ranch Properties V LLC
Date: 05/29/25

886 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,794,000
Buyer: Paap Equities Inc.
Seller: Pizza Town Holdco LLC
Date: 06/06/25

91 Norman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 05/27/25

39 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Geoffrey Hulse
Seller: Helene C. Sears
Date: 05/28/25

5 Riverview Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Omar Maisonet
Seller: Ambrose Mwea
Date: 06/02/25

79 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Ledoux
Seller: David W. Wilkins
Date: 05/29/25

143 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Lir Holdings LLC
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 06/05/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

153 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $749,000
Buyer: Tam M. Le
Seller: Anthony H. Nguyen
Date: 06/05/25

23 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $268,865
Buyer: 23 Day Ave. LLC
Seller: Rmtp TR Series 2021 Cottage
Date: 06/02/25

277 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Rachelle Kiley
Seller: Matthew L. Streeter
Date: 05/30/25

Farmer Circle, Lot 22
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bedrock Financial LLC
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 06/02/25

150 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Seralind Chilson
Seller: Dominick Pellegrino
Date: 05/30/25

3 North St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jessca Rancier-Floyd
Seller: Targaryen RT
Date: 06/06/25

294 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $2,400,000
Buyer: Meadows Real Estate LLC
Seller: Longmeadow Office TRS LLC
Date: 06/06/25

166 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $792,000
Buyer: Cara M. Raccis
Seller: Michael D. Wiggins
Date: 05/30/25

80 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Benjamin Moreland
Seller: Christopher C. Wright
Date: 06/05/25

80 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Daniel Gallagher
Seller: Dustin R. Hull
Date: 06/06/25

316 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Stephanie Mailman
Seller: John W. Stevens
Date: 05/30/25

HAMPDEN

5 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Peter Kochanowski
Date: 05/29/25

East Longmeadow Road, Lot 2
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Keith Bilton Plumbing & Heating
Seller: Hampden Farms LLC
Date: 06/05/25

128 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Rose Bennett
Seller: Jason Broom
Date: 05/28/25

HOLLAND

Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Black Rose Realty Group LLC
Seller: Blodgett Farm Mashapaug
Date: 06/04/25

54 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Olga Yeliseyeva
Seller: Chad R. Graves
Date: 05/30/25

22 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Wayne J. Yee
Seller: Paul & C. Huijing Jret
Date: 05/28/25

104 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Visceto
Seller: Jacqueline D. Quinn
Date: 06/02/25

HOLYOKE

397 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Charles C. Paulson
Date: 05/29/25

192 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Areid Estate LLC
Seller: Alecto RT
Date: 05/28/25

47 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Quinones
Seller: James M. Gilliam
Date: 06/06/25

354 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: Hazardville Realty Group LLC
Seller: Caadstone II LLC
Date: 05/30/25

650 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: 1234 Holyoke LLC
Seller: High St. Apartments LLC
Date: 06/03/25

671-677 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: Consulting Management Team LLC
Seller: Wade Lee
Date: 05/28/25

1058 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Olivia J. Haux
Seller: Joseph W. Simanis
Date: 06/06/25

32 Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: David Zellmer
Seller: Stephen C. Lang
Date: 05/30/25

1801 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Birdie Properties LLC
Seller: Kuczynski RET
Date: 05/29/25

3 Parkview Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David P. King
Seller: Gallagher Capital Group LLC
Date: 06/06/25

30 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $191,156
Buyer: Edward M. Fox
Seller: Savannah Fox
Date: 05/27/25

208-210 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,800
Buyer: Justin Sanchez
Seller: Gallup, Brian S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

49 View St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marolis A. Cruz
Seller: Kathleen M. Tessier
Date: 05/28/25

322 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Beatrice J. Simonzi
Seller: Aimee B. St Hilaire
Date: 06/02/25

LONGMEADOW

108 Avondale Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nimako Agyapong
Seller: S. & Linda Squire IRT
Date: 05/29/25

236 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Charles Monfett
Seller: Jeffrey Hulbert
Date: 05/30/25

95 Greenmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $790,000
Buyer: Tong Liu
Seller: Katherine H. Petrakis
Date: 06/02/25

113 Osceola Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Andres Gonzalez
Seller: Evelyn R. Cohen
Date: 06/02/25

209 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: Dylan G. Rouse
Seller: Agin, Madeline M., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

26 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $553,000
Buyer: Erik P. Bedding
Seller: James E. Kelleher
Date: 05/29/25

LUDLOW

123 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $397,000
Buyer: Maria C. Ortiz
Seller: Nina S. Pepino
Date: 06/04/25

16 Bristol St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Wendy Ferschke
Seller: Omar Loaiza
Date: 06/06/25

45 Duke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Alyssa Hein
Seller: Anthony Jorge
Date: 06/05/25

117 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Mark Quiterio
Seller: Joaquin Martins
Date: 05/29/25

115 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Wayne Ryan
Seller: Michael Pereira
Date: 06/06/25

95 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Alfredo Rodriguez
Seller: Mary T. Petrone
Date: 06/02/25

100 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jean P. Gatete
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/30/25

99 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Christina Goncalves
Seller: Jason M. Noonan
Date: 06/03/25

156 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Edward Bartlett
Seller: Steven L. Dube
Date: 05/30/25

365 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Trey J. Cavaan
Seller: Cesar M. De Figueiredo
Date: 06/05/25

MONSON

320 Boston Road W
Monson, MA 01069
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Straight Line Prop LLC
Seller: Racine, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

211 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $131,168
Buyer: Mountain House Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas F. Smith
Date: 06/02/25

12 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Pike
Seller: Madeleine M. Barnes
Date: 06/06/25

66 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Cristiana Surreira
Seller: Jeffrey A. Shaw
Date: 06/03/25

PALMER

227 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joshua Beaulieu
Seller: Evergrain Orchard LLC
Date: 05/30/25

4486 High St.
Palmer, MA 01079
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Severns
Seller: Eric J. Chartier
Date: 06/05/25

104 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $552,000
Buyer: Michael E. Lynch
Seller: Matthew E. Dacruz
Date: 06/03/25

3010-3014 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Port Unity LLC
Seller: Fellers Bondsville Realty
Date: 06/02/25

3207 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Joshua Wildman
Seller: Melissa L. Petrashewicz
Date: 05/30/25

11 Sibley St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William Serafin
Seller: Brian Kellaher
Date: 05/29/25

1156 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Heidi Diblasi
Seller: Cher Dasilva
Date: 06/04/25

320 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Straight Line Properties LLC
Seller: Racine, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

RUSSELL

134 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Casey Becker
Seller: Nicholas E. Debarge
Date: 05/30/25

SPRINGFIELD

349 Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: A-Z Albany St. Holding LLC
Seller: Albany Casco LLC
Date: 06/02/25

295 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Nazario Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: 295 Allen Street Inc.
Date: 06/02/25

416 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Sony T. Huu
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 05/28/25

3 Benham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Dreambighomes LLC
Seller: S. Chanthanasinh
Date: 05/29/25

821 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Ddm Property Springfield LLC
Seller: Draymore 821 Boston Road RT
Date: 05/27/25

83 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Seller: Doris A. Cotto
Date: 05/30/25

16 Burt Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $336,500
Buyer: Jus C. Giammarino
Seller: Matthew R. Romoser
Date: 06/06/25

44-50 Cameron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Mfj Enterprises LLC
Seller: Dias RT
Date: 06/04/25

48 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ayanna C. Crawford
Seller: Ryan John
Date: 06/02/25

96 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: John Balsam
Seller: John C. Gigliotti
Date: 05/29/25

616 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Carlos A. Rivera
Seller: Lessa A. McKellick
Date: 05/30/25

166-168 Corthell St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Arianna A. Reyes
Seller: Pierre Cruz
Date: 05/30/25

18 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Sullivan
Seller: Nelly U. Dashevsky
Date: 06/06/25

284 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: HR Holdings LLC
Seller: J&A Investments LLC
Date: 05/29/25

507 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Scarlet H. Nolberto
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 05/29/25

26 Duggan Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Ramona Messier
Seller: Kelly, Bridgett, (Estate)
Date: 05/28/25

60-62 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Judelquis A. Cruz-Camacho
Seller: Juvil Medina
Date: 05/28/25

22-24 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $411,500
Buyer: Breahn M. Talbert
Seller: Joanne M. Barr
Date: 05/30/25

52 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: M&G Renovations LLC
Seller: Cardoza, Cielo, (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

97 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Michael A. McArdle
Seller: Calla M. Vassilopoulos
Date: 05/30/25

209 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John Martin
Seller: Kristine H. Smith
Date: 06/02/25

19 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tejada Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 06/05/25

207 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carrigan Spence
Seller: Reshawn T. Buckhannon
Date: 06/03/25

65 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Manuel Rivera
Seller: Rogers W. Hill
Date: 05/28/25

33 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rafael J. Solis
Seller: Emmanuel Maldonado
Date: 05/30/25

116 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Janet M. Richard
Date: 05/28/25

102 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Liam R. Lane
Seller: Dorice V. Meyitang
Date: 06/04/25

288 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ping Weng
Seller: Chuan B. He
Date: 05/27/25

17 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Natasha Z. Matos
Seller: Joel T. Senez
Date: 05/30/25

14 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Roberto Bigio
Seller: Mclellan, James S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

20 Greene Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Xiomara Sanchez
Seller: Sally E. Padilla
Date: 06/04/25

141 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mariel Feliciano
Seller: Lisa E. Haluck
Date: 06/03/25

106 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Danielle Ethier
Seller: Steven Demers
Date: 06/06/25

11 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jhordy E. Tavarez-Perez
Seller: Jeffrey Alicea
Date: 05/30/25

62 Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Kelvin G. Rodriguez
Seller: Ivonne Burgos
Date: 05/30/25

138 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Savannah Holden
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/30/25

45 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Yolelby A. Mejia
Seller: Domingos M. Barroso
Date: 05/30/25

63 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $253,608
Buyer: Jorge Gonzalez
Seller: Neiman Jenkins
Date: 05/30/25

172 Lebanon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Molly Realty LLC
Date: 06/02/25

23 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Nishant Mathur
Seller: Property Management Investors & Development
Date: 05/30/25

289-291 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Springfield Home Realty LLC
Seller: Nancy Smith
Date: 05/30/25

44 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: Kyle M. Mitchell
Seller: Robert W. Tongue
Date: 05/28/25

1163-1167 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Seller: Cedar Green LLC
Date: 05/30/25

173 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Chief Dawg LLC
Date: 05/30/25

183-185 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shaquille Lyew
Seller: 183duplex LLC
Date: 05/30/25

122 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Lozada
Seller: Krystal A. Corbin
Date: 06/03/25

65 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Knox Sr., Owen M., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

65 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 06/04/25

482-484 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mariela G. Servellon
Seller: Angel Sierra
Date: 05/30/25

702 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joel U. Rosa
Seller: Adriana Rivers
Date: 05/28/25

124 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marisol Aponte
Seller: Joseph R. Landolfi
Date: 05/29/25

315 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Yasmin M. Bautista
Seller: Alex J. Diaz
Date: 06/06/25

361 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Persida Sanclemente
Seller: Abdallah Balech
Date: 05/30/25

186 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Maria T. Castro
Seller: On The Mark LLC
Date: 06/03/25

127-129 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nancy Chan
Seller: Nexius LLC
Date: 05/30/25

81 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: FH Vision Realty Inc.
Seller: Carol A. Lareau
Date: 05/30/25

33 Parkin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Vernal E. Drayton
Seller: Kassandra Carrasquillo
Date: 06/03/25

43-45 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $181,285
Buyer: Pool Boy Properties LLC
Seller: Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Date: 05/27/25

51-53 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Maria C. Aguasanta-Guzman
Seller: Gaspar Hernandez
Date: 06/02/25

86 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Rainy Gray
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 05/30/25

98-104 Putnam Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Mfj Enterprises LLC
Seller: Dias RT
Date: 06/04/25

40-42 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $389,999
Buyer: Maria T. Duran-Diaz
Seller: Ferando L. Rodriguez
Date: 06/06/25

57 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert Rossiter
Seller: Melanie R. Patterson
Date: 06/05/25

500 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Tamika McKenzie
Seller: Dana Delgardo
Date: 06/06/25

60 Skyridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $233,465
Buyer: AJ Capital LLC
Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Date: 06/02/25

46 Stocker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Delkeys Sanchez
Seller: Muriithi Ngetha
Date: 06/05/25

1038 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Tennisha N. Burgess
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

24 Tacoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Luis A. Ibarra
Seller: Jjb Properties LLC
Date: 06/06/25

465 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Seller: Robert Couture
Date: 06/03/25

17 Utica St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Edwards
Seller: Richard Dietter
Date: 05/28/25

25 Verge St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Josue A. Garcia
Seller: Edwin O. Garcia
Date: 06/03/25

144 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Giuseppe Scarlato
Seller: Kathryn S. Durand
Date: 05/29/25

87 Weaver Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Swizel T. Baez
Seller: Elisana Rubiera
Date: 05/28/25

90 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 05/30/25

116-118 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Kiara Torres
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 05/30/25

174 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Danyara Anastacio
Seller: Harborone Mortgage LLC
Date: 05/29/25

2222 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Robert Aduboahene
Seller: Rosemary Wamaitha
Date: 06/03/25

2451 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Jordan E. Orwat
Seller: Dawn D. Orwat
Date: 05/30/25

1335-1337 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Fyxer Up Properties LLC
Seller: Donna M. Plourde
Date: 06/06/25

SOUTHWICK

5 Crescent Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Burhan Holdings One LLC
Seller: Sanders, William K., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

62 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Mannion
Seller: Elizabeth R. Imelio
Date: 05/30/25

128 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $198,850
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Donna J. Miranda-Berneche
Date: 05/29/25

11 Patriots Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $547,000
Buyer: Jhonatan E. Beltran
Seller: Debra J. Patryn
Date: 05/30/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 12
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 18
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

Tall Pines Trail, Lot 26
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

10 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Charles M. Parent
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

4 Trillium Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Clarese Basile
Seller: Christopher J. Willenborg
Date: 06/02/25

TOLLAND

279 West Granville Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Justin Houseman
Seller: Robert Dennis
Date: 06/02/25

WALES

6 Henry Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph Kotowski
Seller: Robert G. Sumwalt
Date: 05/27/25

7 Sichols Colony Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jason Bedard
Seller: Matthew Jablonski
Date: 06/04/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

95 Bonnie Brae Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Maa Property LLC
Seller: Mary F. Combs
Date: 05/30/25

29 Bowers St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jonathan Gonzalez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/04/25

369 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Seller: Lawrence R. Phillips
Date: 06/02/25

19 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alison Hansen
Seller: Joan M. Andresen RET
Date: 05/30/25

362 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Blair
Seller: Robert D. Whelan
Date: 06/06/25

94 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Jay W. Berger
Seller: Jeffrey B. Croke
Date: 05/28/25

259 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Vahid Khaleghi
Seller: Goodwill, Patricia K., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

94 Smyrna St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Courtney Gabinetti
Seller: Kimberly A. Constance
Date: 05/30/25

WESTFIELD

30 Cara Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,800
Buyer: Mary L. Catherwood RET
Seller: Paul G. Piquette
Date: 06/03/25

164 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Family & Developments LLC
Seller: Bowen, Jerry Preston, (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

26 Hassler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Adrienne E. Forbes TT
Seller: Gina Brzoska
Date: 05/28/25

62 Heggie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Leslie Natalie
Seller: Declaration Of Trust
Date: 06/06/25

134-A Lapointe Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Kleciak
Seller: Edward L. Pinney
Date: 05/30/25

115 Mullen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $163,044
Buyer: Christopher R. Lavertu
Seller: Bernard Edmunds
Date: 05/29/25

3 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Beth Sager
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 06/02/25

488 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Andriy Tymoshchuk
Seller: Alison D. Gustafson
Date: 05/30/25

100 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Kenyon
Seller: Kara Dominik-Torres
Date: 05/30/25

674 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Kyle W. Stublen
Seller: Justin Torres
Date: 05/30/25

WILBRAHAM

4 Belli Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Makayla M. Kerivan
Seller: Ruben Negron
Date: 06/02/25

4 Broadview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $587,000
Buyer: Kim Beatty
Seller: David E. Rosso
Date: 06/04/25

15 Deerfield Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Seller: Bahai, Bhupinder S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

17 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Anthony Giuggio
Seller: Hector Rivera
Date: 05/28/25

12 Highridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: James Zdaniewski
Date: 06/04/25

86-86A Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Evan Nyman
Seller: Paul F. Trombley
Date: 06/06/25

9 Maple St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $7,205,000
Buyer: Hampden Property LLC
Seller: Vantage Care Wilbraham
Date: 06/04/25

787 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Danos
Seller: Godfrey, Jane E., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

4 Shady Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Nathan Roy
Seller: Jean C. Arslanian
Date: 05/28/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

171 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $670,900
Buyer: Elsbeth Neil
Seller: Amy A. Brodigan
Date: 05/29/25

25 Bellview Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $792,000
Buyer: Mahmoud Y. Esmail
Seller: Geoffrey Kravitz
Date: 05/30/25

30 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $744,600
Buyer: Sang Lee
Seller: Jeffrey R. Davis
Date: 06/02/25

204 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $464,888
Buyer: Ethan M. Thomas
Seller: Bach Van Do
Date: 05/29/25

86 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: 86 Henry LLC
Seller: Sharon Weizenbaum
Date: 06/05/25

56 Memorial Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Suzanne Becker
Seller: Jeannifer E. Kramer
Date: 05/29/25

278 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Carrly F. Toong
Seller: Kohler, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/25

1047 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: James L. Beadle
Seller: Sbd Ft
Date: 05/30/25

25 South Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Ouverture Consulting Services
Seller: Loren Christiansen
Date: 06/05/25

158-162 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Gregory Gotlieb
Seller: Douglas A. Simon
Date: 06/03/25

179 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $902,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Magin
Seller: Joseph Sills
Date: 06/03/25

BELCHERTOWN

119 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Gregory W. Long
Seller: Angela M. Gaj
Date: 06/03/25

460 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mwc Homes LLC
Seller: Michael J. Cain
Date: 06/05/25

26 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Tyler Piuckunka
Seller: Joanne Gosselin
Date: 06/05/25

160 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jordan A. Goulas
Seller: Daniel F. Correia
Date: 05/30/25

581 North Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Lisa Groves
Seller: Arthur G. Zajonc
Date: 06/06/25

19 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: 2phaneufs LLC
Seller: Jkp LLC
Date: 06/05/25

203 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: David W. Wilkins
Seller: Glenny Y. Young
Date: 05/30/25

296 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Mariya Primakov
Seller: Michael J. Madden
Date: 06/03/25

277 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brandon Korytko
Seller: Zobka Jr., William C., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

CHESTERFIELD

65 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emmett Blais
Seller: New Union TR
Date: 05/28/25

325 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Jackson
Seller: Mark A. Scarbrough
Date: 06/06/25

CUMMINGTON

541 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Matthew Campbell
Seller: Ryan C. Whiten
Date: 05/30/25

Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Caroline Johnson
Seller: Jack E. Morse
Date: 06/05/25

EASTHAMPTON

8 Carol Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Joan M. Welch
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/27/25

227 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $164,800
Buyer: Jonathan Dibrindisi
Seller: P. G. Dostie-Eounshell TR
Date: 05/29/25

31 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $711,000
Buyer: Niels Agger-Gupta
Seller: Lavalley RET
Date: 05/29/25

GRANBY

10 Smith Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Masiuk
Seller: Andrea C. Couture-Soja
Date: 05/30/25

69 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Bryce R. Girard
Seller: Conor S. Morrissey
Date: 06/02/25

62 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $535,700
Buyer: Peter Savigny
Seller: Antonio L. Joao Irt
Date: 06/06/25

HADLEY

1 Autumn View Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $995,000
Buyer: Jason P. Bohonowicz
Seller: Donald A. Brown
Date: 06/06/25

91 Cemetery Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Tan-Tan Associates LLC
Seller: Robert J. Gordon
Date: 05/27/25

156 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Boisvert
Seller: Ann C. Russell
Date: 06/06/25

HATFIELD

65 Bridge St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $865,000
Buyer: William J. Skorupski
Seller: Judith B. Zahn LT
Date: 06/06/25

132 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jhon Giraldo
Seller: Willaim R. Childs
Date: 05/29/25

HUNTINGTON

81 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kelvin Mast
Seller: Donovan, Matthew E., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

NORTHAMPTON

19 Allison St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $865,000
Buyer: Iiana M. Lerman
Seller: Emily E. Baillargeon
Date: 06/05/25

203 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $539,900
Buyer: Onesta Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Date: 06/02/25

319 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Blue Horizon Homes LLC
Seller: Loretta A. Elkas
Date: 06/06/25

48 Cahillane Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Deanna Erickson
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 06/06/25

414 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Mary T. Petrone
Seller: Robert W. Carter
Date: 06/02/25

11 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: James Beadle
Seller: Abraham Shemesh
Date: 05/29/25

72 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Demerski
Seller: Jonn Demerski
Date: 05/28/25

152 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Jasper Price-Slade
Seller: Sheryl A. Malone
Date: 05/30/25

60 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Chatterton
Seller: Deborah K. Bouley
Date: 05/27/25

52 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Mikah Semon
Seller: Walsh, Richard B., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/25

49 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Loula TR
Seller: Peter O. Zierlein
Date: 05/30/25

47 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Amy Bradley
Seller: Jonathan Schluenz
Date: 05/27/25

PELHAM

9 Bray Court
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Group LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Tolson
Date: 05/28/25

41 South Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Garrett R. Demers
Seller: Jerome J. Maczka
Date: 06/03/25

PLAINFIELD

79 East Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Isaac N. Stewart
Seller: Hathaway, Anna M., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

SOUTH HADLEY

103 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nicole Jamrog
Seller: Five Sitcks LLC
Date: 06/02/25

242 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Tyler McFarland
Seller: Bullough, Ronald G., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/25

12 Hickory Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Tia Sherman
Seller: Anthony G. Schiappa
Date: 06/05/25

10 Hunter Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Eric Cabezudo-Peters
Seller: Blaise P. Berthiiaume
Date: 05/29/25

21 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew Donofrio
Seller: Allyson M. Ramondetta
Date: 06/04/25

18 Leahey Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Thomas Radman
Seller: Karen Remmler
Date: 05/28/25

120 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $502,000
Buyer: Charlotte Wood-Harrington
Seller: DE Bastianti FT
Date: 05/29/25

226 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Adam K. Boyer
Seller: Barry, Dorothea M., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/25

42 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lemay
Seller: J. E. Brewer
Date: 05/29/25

2 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Landry
Seller: Angela J. Snow
Date: 06/02/25

6 Victoria Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $354,500
Buyer: Briana R. Shea-O’Connell
Seller: Patrick J. Nicholls
Date: 05/29/25

SOUTHAMPTON

9 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Luis A. Rogers
Seller: Estehr D. Clark TR
Date: 05/29/25

225 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Paul J. Mason
Seller: Bruce A. Coombs
Date: 06/02/25

262 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Viktor Gorobinskiy
Seller: Grant FT
Date: 05/27/25

116 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Dufresne
Seller: Kristine P. Canton
Date: 05/27/25

33 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cameron Littke
Seller: Susan J. Montague
Date: 05/30/25

16 Miller Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Epihany Enterprises LLC
Seller: Christopher Gobillot
Date: 05/29/25

50 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Dunn
Seller: Cathy D. Truehart LT
Date: 05/30/25

65 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Robert F. Bednarsky
Seller: Richard Provencher
Date: 06/03/25

WARE

10 Campbell Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Jonathan Evans
Seller: David M. Hannus
Date: 05/29/25

76 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Asher Chicoine
Seller: David B. Paul
Date: 05/28/25

182 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $227,700
Buyer: Gjl Rnl NT
Seller: Stockdale, Sherry, (Estate)
Date: 05/28/25

145 Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $498,750
Buyer: Eric Moeller
Seller: Kenneth Chatel
Date: 05/28/25

WESTHAMPTON

79 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Henry Wheaton
Seller: Andrew M. Dunn
Date: 05/30/25

WILLIAMSBURG

123 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $998,000
Buyer: Emily E. Baillargeon
Seller: Ronald K. Munson
Date: 06/02/25

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff July 2, 2025

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Boys Club Inc.
580 Meadow St.
$200,000 — Remove exterior cladding and install new exterior cladding

Kor Realty LLC
939 Chicopee St.
$167,000 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Riverside Industries Inc.
1 Cottage St.
$15,000 — Remove existing awning and replace with new standing seam awning

HADLEY

E&A/I&G Campus Plaza LP
458 Russell St.
N/A — Expand Liquors 44 into existing H&R Block

Venture Way Collaborative LLC
200 Venture Way
N/A — Replace two doors

LEE

Bloom Lee LLC
35 Canal St.
$429,000 — New dentist office fit-up

William Brunell, Becky Brunell
35 Limestone Road
$717,465 — Construct new office building

M&M Lodging LLC
435 Laurel St.
$20,096 — Replace all guest room windows on parking lot side with vinyl sliders

Tino
17 Premium Outlet Blvd.
$5,000 — Modify existing fire system in hood for new equipment in space occupied by El Patron

LENOX

Berkshires M LLC
365 Pittsfield Road
$563,417 — Excavate and backfill for underground electrical equipment; import fill; install pavement, striping, and directional signage; install perimeter fencing around site with sliding gates to enter and exit parking lot; install landscaping, including plants and trees

Berkshire Retirement Community
40 Sunset Ave.
$52,208 — Replace 24 windows

Boston University
45 West St.
N/A — Demolish existing building

PITTSFIELD

Agree Stores LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$62,408 — Roofing

Berkshire County Children’s Advocacy
63 Wendell Ave.
$53,000 — Remove and rebuild exterior stairs and new exterior door

Bertola Bernabel
39 Maplewood Ave.
$34,800 — Install sprinkler system in existing space and connect to existing building sprinkler system

The Cooper Center LLC
116 North St.
$1,280 — Exploratory demolition of exterior awning damaged by truck

Fifty One Pembroke LLC
51 Pembroke Ave.
$31,000 — Roofing

Forty One Wendell RE LLC
41 Wendell Ave.
$12,000 — Replace six windows

Rare LLC
202 Dewey Ave.
$13,000 — Roofing

South Street Property LLC
101 South St.
$26,250 — Roofing

United Veterans of America Inc.
360 West Housatonic St.
$5,200 — Demolition due to fire

SPRINGFIELD

Jennifer Arvanitis, Andrea Arvanitis-Moses
188 Maple St.
$45,000 — Repair masonry and carpentry from car impact at Arvanitis, Phelan & Molta, P.C.

K Sacco Realty LLC
26 Rose Place
$480,902.96 — Construct addition to rear of building for garage use and add second level to existing building for storage use at K Sacco Electric Inc.

Salmar Realty LLC
1190 Boston Road
$223,500 — Paint exterior, prep and paint interior, and new ceiling and floors at Dunkin’ Donuts

Springfield Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St.
$65,637 — Create two accessible bathrooms from existing building space

In Monson, Things Are Percolating

By George O'Brien June 19, 2025

Community Spotlight Special Coverage

Community Spotlight

Amanda Roy, center, with several staff members at the Better Bean coffee shop on Main Street in Monson.

Amanda Roy likes to say the devastating ankle injury she suffered in 2021 when she missed the last step at her house didn’t happen to her; it happened for her.

That mishap left her in a wheelchair and facing a lengthy recovery period, which she chose to spend with her parents, in the Monson home where she grew up. And while recovering, she spent a lot of time thinking about what the next chapter in her life would look like and where it would play out.

She ultimately decided it would look somewhat like a previous chapter, when she spent 10 years operating a coffee shop in Plymouth, but with some real changes (more on those later). As for the place … she chose downtown Monson with the thought that this would be a short-term gig.

But things changed, and quickly.

“I thought, ‘I’m going to open a coffee shop, and when I get better, I’m going to sell it, move back to Plymouth, and get on with my life,’” said Roy, who opened the Better Bean in the summer of 2023, when she thought she was recovering from that ankle injury. Instead, she was told she would need a replacement. And while getting it and some subsequent surgeries, she made the decision to get on with her life in her hometown. She’s making the Better Bean one of the more intriguing business stories in this community, while she and her boyfriend build a house there.

These developing stories are just a few of many in this town of just over 8,000 people. Others include:

• Progress with the redevelopment of the sprawling Monson Developmental Center (MDC) site. The board of Westmass Area Development Corp. is expected to vote soon on a proposal to acquire a 100-acre portion of the site with the intention of redeveloping it for housing and related purposes;

• Renovation and expansion of the town’s fire station;

• A town meeting vote to move from three selectmen to five;

• Continued growth of what would be called agritourism, with businesses such as Silver Bell Farms, Echo Hill Orchard, Westview Farms Creamery, and others, which grow and sell everything from apples to Christmas trees to wine to ice cream, and draw people from across the region and beyond; and

• Anticipation and excitement concerning the planned east-west rail station in Palmer, which has the potential to make Monson a more popular place to live for those who work in Greater Boston but can’t afford home prices in the capital area.

“It’s still costs a lot to build a house, but from a value standpoint, this is an opportunity to bring people here, and when individuals move in, now you have an opportunity for another restaurant or two, and then businesses will look at Monson as a vibrant place to move to.”

Westmass President and CEO Jeff Daley said the board is expected to vote by the end of this month on a proposal to acquire a section of the MDC property, on which he envisions a ‘village concept’ for the parcel, which represents a new and intriguing opportunity for the agency.

“What we’ve done in the past has been mostly commercial and industrial-type projects,” he said, noting industrial park projects in cities like Westfield, Agawam, and Chicopee, as well as redevelopment of the massive Ludlow Mills complex in Ludlow, which includes large housing components. “We’ve worked with partners on housing in the past, and housing is definitely a need, and the demographics of Monson have been changing; housing would be a good fit at that location.”

The MDC was among many state-owned properties featured in a recent showcase of parcels available for housing development that hosted the Healey administration, said Jenn Wolowicz, Monson’s town administrator, noting that, while there are several potential future uses, housing, especially affordable and 55-and-over housing, are critical needs.

One of the long-shuttered buildings at the Monson Developmental Center, which is moving closer to redevelopment, with housing as one of the likely new uses.

“As of April 30, our population of seniors is 33% of our overall population,” she explained. “We have a lot of people living in single-family homes, their children are grown, and they’d love to be able to downsize to a townhouse-type unit, and we’ve made sure that this is something that’s being heard by Westmass.”

As for east-west rail, Jim Przypek, CEO of the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, which serves 15 communities, including Monson, said that service will benefit many of the communities in the Quaboag region simply by making them more accessible.

“The trend of people moving out of Eastern Mass. and migrating farther and farther west will continue and be accelerated by east-west rail,” he said, adding that rail service will make it easier to live in those towns but still work in Boston or Hartford.

For this latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest turns its lens on Monson, the picturesque town roughly halfway between Springfield and Worcester that has established its own identity.

Developing Stories

Mike Rouette grew up in Monson, and it has remained his home. He described it as the “perfect place to raise a family,” and a community where people team up to get things done, right down to planning and executing the Fourth of July parade and fireworks.

“Everyone pitches in and does what needs to be done to keep the town vibrant,” said Rouette, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Monson Savings Bank, who, as he surveys the landscape, sees both challenges and opportunities for the town.

The challenges are similar to those facing other rural communities in that area, including the loss of manufacturing jobs — plants once made everything from hats to toilet seats here — as well as retaining existing businesses and grappling with declining enrollment in local schools stemming from school choice and other contributing factors.

“It’s not easy to access Monson,” he explained. “Sometimes, people tend to look at Monson, from a Springfield standpoint, as if Wilbraham Mountain is almost like a Great Wall of China — it’s ‘over there.’”

As for opportunities, they mostly involve abundant land (although much of it is on hillsides) and still-affordable buildings lots, at least when compared to towns to the west (like Wilbraham, Hampden, and East Longmeadow) and to the east (Sturbridge and Auburn).

“There’s an opportunity there that the town should take advantage of,” Rouette said of lot prices. “It’s still costs a lot to build a house, but from a value standpoint, this is an opportunity to bring people here, and when individuals move in, now you have an opportunity for another restaurant or two, and then businesses will look at Monson as a vibrant place to move to.”

Meanwhile, the MDC site provides a wealth of opportunities — much like the site of the former Belchertown State School has — for creative reuse, everything from housing to commercial sites to Rouette’s vision of a regional high school that would serve Monson and Palmer and help keep students in those communities.

The MDC, which closed in 2012, was spread over more than 650 acres. A large portion of the property will be transferred to the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to become a wildlife management area, said Wolowicz, adding that Westmass could become the developer of the remaining 100-acre parcel, where the hospital buildings and other facilities still stand.

“We would be demoing the hospital buildings and doing a mixed-use development with quite a bit of housing,” said Daley of plans that are still being formalized and, of course, contingent on the upcoming vote of the board. “We’re proposing that it would be affordable, market-rate, and workforce, to make sure that people can come into town if they want, or upsize or downsize in the town of Monson, as well as potentially some retail and commercial use to create a village atmosphere, as opposed to just coming in and putting some buildings up.

“We really want to respect the town of Monson and the surrounding communities, and that’s why we’re proposing something with more of a village feel rather than just putting up ranch homes or duplexes,” he went on. “This would be more strategically thought out … a village concept where people could still enjoy that rural farm life, if you will, in Monson, while also creating a new development for housing upgrades for people who want to get out of their homes, as well as workforce housing. This could be a game changer for Monson, Palmer, and the surrounding communities.”

Bean Optimistic

The staff at the Better Bean likes to get creative and theme its specialty drinks and other fare.

Such was the case last fall, with a two-month salute to Gilmore Girls and the small, fictional Connecticut town called Stars Hollow, where the show takes place.

“Stars Hollow looks a lot like Monson,” said Roy, referencing both her coffee shop and Dan Grieve Park, across the street from the shop, and its gazebo, which is very similar to the one in the show.

Monson at a Glance

Year Incorporated: 1775
Population: 8,150
Area: 44.8 square miles
County: Hampden
Residential Tax Rate: $14.87
Commercial Tax Rate: $14.87
Median Household Income: $52,030
Median Family Income: $58,607
Type of Government: Select Board, Open Town Meeting
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The park, complete with several Adirondack chairs and benches, is quite popular with Better Bean clients, most of them regulars, said Roy, who chose a grab-and-go format rather than seating, one of many lessons she took from her time in Plymouth, which was split between two locations.

The first was a kiosk inside a Registry of Motor Vehicles office, and the second was a much larger space in the same industrial park, “with seats and a public bathroom and a big menu … and I burned myself right out,” she said, adding that she sold that enterprise six months before COVID arrived.

“Someone was looking out for me big time, because I can’t imagine being that burned out and having to deal with COVID,” she said, adding that her ankle injury brought her back to Monson and, eventually, to a storefront — the same one her father operated a realty office out of when she was young — on Main Street.

Learning her lesson from Plymouth, she created a place that’s not too big or too small, although it’s been cramped since she opened, so she will soon take over the space next door (the former Petal and Wren flower shop, which relocated) and will use the back for storage and the front for a small gift shop, something she said the town needs.

Overall, Roy told BusinessWest, the downtown has lost some storefronts — a cannabis shop closed recently, for example — but it remains an emerging destination.

Wolowicz agreed, but noted that the town’s business community is diverse, with many ventures existing in the agritourism and hospitality spaces.

“We have quite a few people who are being very creative when it comes to what their land is used for, be it what they’re growing or their animals,” she said, adding that one of the priorities for town officials has been to promote the preservation of farmland and, overall, a healthy rural community.

The Monson Agricultural Commission goes about this work in many ways, she said, listing everything from Right to Farm bylaws, which protect farms from noise, odor, and other complaints, to a farmers market event with live music and more than a dozen local vendors, including farms, bakeries, and artisans; the next such event is slated for Sept. 13.

“The town of Monson supports its commercial farms,” Wolowicz said, “and wishes to ensure their continued existence and positive impact on the town economically, ecologically, and socially.”

Przypek, who came to the chamber after a lengthy stint with the Basketball Hall of Fame in marketing and sponsorships, and then several years as general manager of the Three County Fairgrounds, agreed, noting that agritourism has become a large part of Monson’s identity as it transitions away from its manufacturing heritage.

“Businesses like Silver Bell Farms and Echo Hill and Westview Farms Creamery are thriving, and they bring people from all over to Monson,” he said, adding that new businesses downtown, like the Better Bean, do the same.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

People on the Move

Michael Alexander

Western New England University (WNE) announced the appointment of Michael Alexander as interim president, effective July 1. Alexander served as president of Lasell University in Newton from 2007 to 2023, where he led transformative growth in enrollment, fundraising, and campus development. During his tenure, Lasell’s endowment more than doubled, graduate enrollment expanded 14-fold, and numerous facilities were constructed or renovated to enhance student life and learning. While president, he also served as CEO of Lasell Village, a unique continuing care retirement community on the Lasell campus, where residents participate in educational coursework and activities. A forward-thinking advocate for access and innovation in higher education, Alexander is the founder of Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges, a national consortium now supported by more than 135 colleges and universities working collaboratively to drive down the cost of a private college education. During the 2023-24 academic year, he served as a Judith McLaughlin president-in-residence at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he co-taught courses on the future of American post-secondary education and ethical leadership in higher education, while serving as a resource for Harvard graduate students. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and literature of America, cum laude, from Harvard University; earned a master’s degree in Education from the Ohio State University; and completed all coursework toward a doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Lasell in 2023.

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Christopher Scott

Susan Cody

bankESB recently hired Christopher Scott as vice president, Commercial Lending, based at its 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office. Scott has 12 years of banking experience. He was previously commercial lender at PeoplesBank and, before that, credit analyst at TD Bank. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of commercial lending relationships. He will work closely with businesses to understand their financial needs, structure customized lending solutions, and provide expert guidance on credit and banking services. He will play a key role in driving business development, fostering community relationships, and contributing to the overall growth strategy at bankESB. Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from UMass Amherst. He also earned a certificate in credit analysis from TD Bank University and attended the Leadership Institute through the Springfield Regional Chamber. He is currently a board member of the American Cancer Society’s Massachusetts Golf Classic. bankESB also recently promoted Susan Cody to assistant branch manager of its 605 Granby St., South Hadley office. Cody has nearly four years of banking experience. She was hired in 2021 as a teller and was most recently a teller supervisor in bankESB’s 85 Broad St., Westfield office. In her new role, she will support daily branch operations, assist in team leadership, and contribute to delivering excellent customer service to the community. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and business management from Westfield State University.

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Country Bank announced the appointment of John Jahne as senior vice president and chief technology officer, a key strategic hire to support the bank’s continued growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives. Jahne brings more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, vendor management, and enterprise operations. With a proven track record in managing high-performing technical teams and delivering cost-effective solutions, his approach aligns with Country Bank’s commitment to customer service, efficiency, and innovation. Throughout his career, Jahne has been a strategic leader on projects involving core banking conversions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic sourcing, all while maintaining a sharp focus on cost savings and service improvements. He has also managed complex vendor relationships and negotiated high-impact contracts that improved operational performance and supported long-term institutional goals. In addition to his corporate leadership role, he previously operated his own consulting and training firm, further demonstrating his entrepreneurial mindset and depth of technical knowledge in information security, server and network infrastructure, and application engineering. Outside of his professional work, Jahne is a dedicated community leader and educator. He serves on the board of the Children’s Community School in Waterbury, Conn., supporting its mission to educate the minds, bodies, and spirits of children from urban environments. He is also a long-standing member of the Simsbury (Conn.) Technology Task Force, helping the town enhance its technology strategy and infrastructure. Within the banking industry, he contributes as a faculty member for the Connecticut School of Finance and Management, a program of the Connecticut Bankers Assoc., where he teaches technology in banking.

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Amelia Holstrom

Attorney Amelia Holstrom of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. was elected a library trustee at the Wilbraham Public Library. Following the election, she was selected as secretary by the board of library trustees. The board supports the library’s strategic plan and efforts to provide free and open access to information and programs. Holstrom, who joined the firm in 2012, is a partner at Skoler Abbott. She practices in all areas of employment defense. She provides counsel to management on taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of legal liability that may be imposed as the result of illegal employment practices and defends employers who are faced with lawsuits and administrative charges filed by current and former employers. Holstrom is an active member of the Greater Springfield community. In addition to serving as a library trustee, she is a member of the Wilbraham Personnel Advisory Board, Wilbraham Commission on Disability, the boards of Clinical & Support Options Inc. and the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, the board development committee for the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, and the personnel committee for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

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Bulkley Richardson announced that Lisa Harty, MD, JD, an attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department, has earned the prestigious NITA advocate designation, awarded by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). This designation recognizes attorneys who have completed a rigorous series of intensive training programs focused on advancing courtroom and litigation skills. To earn this recognition, Harty completed NITA courses in Boston, Chicago, and New York City, each offering immersive training in trial advocacy techniques. The NITA advocate program is nationally respected for its intensive instruction in core litigation areas, including perfecting trial skills, delivering persuasive oral arguments, taking and defending depositions, and mastering both written and interpersonal legal communication. NITA offers participants practical, hands-on training in trial advocacy through realistic courtroom simulations, personalized feedback, and instruction from experienced judges and litigators nationwide. Earning this designation reflects a deep commitment to ethical, effective, and client-centered advocacy. Harty’s dual training in medicine and law positions her to handle complex litigation with insight and precision.

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Yvonne Cruz

Dietz & Company Architects Inc. announced that Yvonne Cruz has rejoined the firm as a senior architect. She previously worked at Dietz & Company from 2019 to 2022. In the interim, she worked for a local engineering firm, where she participated in the design of public projects. Cruz holds a bachelor of architecture degree from Pratt Institute School of Architecture in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a licensed architect in the state of New York. She brings more than 25 years of experience to Dietz & Company, having worked for firms in Massachusetts and New York City throughout her career. She has worked on an array of residential projects specializing in new construction and renovations of multi-family properties, and has also worked on many municipal, hotel, and restaurant projects. She brings to the firm a commitment to high-quality design and a passion for mentoring junior staff members.

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The Springfield Thunderbirds announced new front office hires to the team’s award-winning staff heading into the 2025-26 AHL season. Joe Manning and Lorenzo Stisser have been promoted to account executives in the team’s ticket sales department, while Nina Liquori and Brianna Carroll have joined the organization as inside sales specialists. Manning is entering his second season in the organization after serving as an inside sales specialist during the 2024-25 season. He also interned for the team in the 2023-24 season in the team’s sales and communications departments. He is a 2024 graduate of Springfield College, where he played three seasons for the school’s club hockey program. Stisser joins the organization full-time after serving on the team’s game night staff and the inside sales department over the past two seasons. He graduated from Springfield College this month and was a member of the school’s men’s gymnastics program. Liquori joins the Thunderbirds as an inside sales specialist after graduating from Southern New Hampshire University, where she played on the school’s women’s lacrosse team. Carroll also joins as an inside sales specialist after graduating this month from Western New England University, where she played on WNE’s women’s soccer team.

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Visual Sound Productions Inc. (VSP), which specializes in live event production, A/V services, multi-media production, and entertainment, announced the continued growth of its team with the addition of three new team members: Nathan Dunahoo, Daniel (Dan) Gil, and Christopher (Chris) Coughlin. Dunahoo joins as a creative specialist, bringing a background rooted in creative storytelling and multi-media design. His passion for compelling visual content and innovative design promises to add fresh energy to VSP’s production team. Gil, a 2019 graduate of the University of Hartford with a degree in audio engineering, comes on board as an A/V technician. With a sharp ear for sound quality and experience in both live and recorded audio environments, he is ready to help bring events to life with precision and professionalism. Coughlin, the newest member of the team, also joins as an A/V technician. A 2024 graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a degree in communications, he brings a strong foundation in media production and a drive to grow within the industry. This expansion follows the recent onboarding of Kara Bombard, who joined the VSP team earlier this season to support operations and client engagement. With the addition of these new hires, Visual Sound Productions continues to strengthen its creative and technical capabilities to meet growing demand across New England and beyond.

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April Towers

AnnieMac Home Mortgage announced the addition of April Towers to its Momentum Group team as a loan officer serving all counties in Western Mass. “April brings a deep passion for helping families achieve the dream of homeownership, backed by first-hand experience, strong community ties, and a relentless commitment to guiding clients through the mortgage process with confidence and care,” the firm stated. “April joins AnnieMac with enthusiasm for the company’s innovative spirit and industry-leading programs that set it apart from other lenders.” Known for her persistence and problem-solving mindset, the firm added, Towers is especially motivated to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of her clients’ homeownership goals.

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GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., a multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services, announced that two staff professionals have earned premier wildlife biology credentials that will bolster GZA’s ability to support clients with a wide range of ecological capabilities. GZA Senior Biologist Robin Casioppo recently became a certified wildlife biologist (CWB), and Ecologist Susanna Sousa became an associate wildlife biologist (AWB), certifications overseen and awarded by the Wildlife Society. Both are based in GZA’s Springfield office and serve clients throughout New England and the nation. The CWB and AWB certifications document that the credential holders have met the society’s standards for professional experience, ethical standards, and educational attainment. The society has qualified a total of 1,900 CWBs and 400 AWBs throughout the U.S. Casioppo, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from Plymouth State University and a master’s degree in environmental studies with a concentration in conservation biology from Antioch New England University, is a professional wetland scientist. Sousa earned a bachelor’s degree in conservation in wildlife management from Delaware Valley University, a master’s degree in environmental studies with a concentration in conservation biology from Antioch New England University, and a certified ecologist professional certification from the Ecological Society of America.

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Peter Morales

Square One, the region’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization serving children and families, recently welcomed Peter Morales to its leadership team. Morales will serve as the agency’s vice president of Operations. In this role, he will oversee Square One’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficient delivery of its mission and services, while playing a critical role in managing operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of internal systems and infrastructure. Prior to joining the Square One team, he served as senior vice president of Innovation and Technology and chief technology officer for Country Bank in Ware. In this role, he was responsible for driving process effectiveness, technology, security, data, and AI strategy. Morales previously held operational, technology, and strategy leadership roles at the Council on International Educational Exchange, New York University, the New York Stock Exchange, and the American Stock Exchange. He began his career developing diagnostic systems for U.S. Navy avionics, including the F-18 aircraft. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, a master’s degree in engineering management, and a doctorate in computer science and information systems. He serves on the board of directors for the Institute for Study Abroad and the CyberAI Group. In his spare time, he mentors students through the Columbia University Justice Through Code program and master’s degree students at NYU Engineering.

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Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed three law students to its 2025 Summer Associate Program. The robust program introduces law students to the inner workings of a law firm, where they receive mentorship from lawyers ranging from firm leaders and retired judges all the way through the ranks to junior associates, and gain exposure to real-life legal matters. Sylvia Labbe is currently attending Suffolk University Law School as a trustee academic scholar, where she serves as a senior staffer on the Transnational Law Review, as well as executive board member of the Labor & Employment Assoc. (treasurer) and Intellectual Property Law Assoc. (treasurer). She was a 2024 summer associate at a Boston-area law firm. This past winter, she was honored with the title of Best Oral Advocate at the Transnational Law Review Moot Court. Labbe earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and political science from UMass Amherst. Gabriela Peterson, currently attending Vermont Law & Graduate School, is Head Notes Editor of the Vermont Law Review and a member of the Williams Institute moot court team on gender and sexuality law. She has held the positions of legal intern at an independent news organization and 2024 summer associate at a law firm, both in Washington, D.C. Peterson earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and political science from Monmouth College, where she received several honors for academic excellence. Devan Ravino, currently attending the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, is a Daniel Webster scholar and member of the Moot Court, Trademarks Team, and Women’s Student Law Assoc. She interned at the Civil Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. Ravino majored in art history and economics, magna cum laude, at Mount Holyoke College.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

Company Notebook

Oak View Group Partners with PeoplesBank to Rename XL Center

HARTFORD, Conn. — Oak View Group and the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) announced a new, multi-year naming rights partnership with PeoplesBank to rename Hartford’s 16,000-seat sports and entertainment venue, effective immediately. The newly renamed PeoplesBank Arena is home of the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack, affiliate of the New York Rangers; UConn men’s and women’s basketball and men’s hockey; and concerts and entertainment events. Terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed. This also marks a significant milestone in the Hartford Arena renovation project, as the next phase of construction is officially underway. Renovations will include upgrades to the seating area, the addition of new lower-level luxury suites, and the development of enhanced concession areas designed to elevate the overall guest experience. The 10-year partnership was executed by OVG Global Partnerships, the sponsorship and naming rights division of Oak View Group.

Bay Path Awarded Grant from Davis Educational Foundation

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded a two-year, $225,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation to support a project called “Navigating a Path to Graduation: Streamlining Pathways to Student Success.” The grant supports the integration of Cambridge College’s academic programs and student support workflows into Bay Path’s robust, data-informed infrastructure, laying the foundation for a unified system that enhances efficiency, improves student experiences, and drives measurable outcomes across the merged institutions. On July 1, 2024, Bay Path celebrated its acquisition of Cambridge College, a mission-aligned institution with a strong focus on career preparation and serving adult populations. The acquisition nearly doubled Bay Path’s enrollment, added more than 20 new graduate programs, and expanded its reach to Eastern Mass. and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Davis Educational Foundation grant will support key initiatives in the integration of Bay Path University and Cambridge College, including aligning academic programs, improving degree tracking, and upgrading technology systems.

Steve Lewis Subaru Rebrands to Balise Subaru of Hadley

HADLEY — Balise Auto Group is announced that Steve Lewis Subaru, a dealership that joined the Balise family in March 2023, has officially changed its name to Balise Subaru of Hadley. This name change reflects the next step in aligning the dealership with the Balise brand, which has been serving communities across New England since 1919. While the signage may look different, customers can expect to see the same team of employees. The Balise Subaru of Hadley team will move into a new, state-of-the-art facility at the dealership’s original location, with completion expected this fall.

Monson Savings Bank Supports Salvation Army Housing Program

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank continued giving back to the communities it serves by donating $5,000 to the Salvation Army’s Ware/Monson Area Housing Assistance Program. This contribution will directly assist local individuals and families experiencing housing instability, helping them stay in their homes and avoid homelessness. The donation was presented by Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank’s president and CEO, and Heather Arbour, vice president BSA/Fraud officer and Compliance manager and longtime Salvation Army volunteer, to Wilfred Leslie, Service Extension director for the Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Division. The funds will be used to support residents in the bank’s communities by providing assistance with rent, utilities, and emergency housing needs.

MassMutual Federal Credit Union Completes Book Drive

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) announced the successful completion of its April children’s book drive, which saw the collection of almost 400 books through local member donations and a customized Amazon wish list. The books collected were donated to a member-nominated school, Talmadge Elementary in Springfield, providing students with valuable resources to enrich their educational experience.MMFCU will match the value of books collected for Talmadge Elementary with donations to Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers in Boston and O’Connor Elementary School in Mesa, Ariz. This initiative will ensure that the impact of the book drive extends well beyond Springfield. MMFCU’s commitment to community service went beyond the book drive. The credit union partnered with MassMutual’s Community Responsibility team to organize a volunteer effort to assemble activity kits for the recipient schools. These kits are designed to provide engaging and educational activities that complement the donated books, further enhancing the students’ learning experiences.

Herrell’s Ice Cream Unveils 2024 UMass Competition Flavors

NORTHAMPTON — Herrell’s Ice Cream introduced four new UMass flavors to its rotating ice cream collection: the winners of the 2024 Ice Cream Competition. The first place winner is Brown Butter Miso Caramel, second place is Tea Time, third place is Apple Kruimel ijsje, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake won the People’s Choice Award. These flavors are now being sold in both Amherst and Northampton Herrell’s Ice Cream locations. Herrell and former Herrell’s Manager Kirsten Tabb worked with students and Charmaine Koo, UMass lecturer and professor for the class, throughout the spring 2024 semester to help them understand the intricacies of creating flavors. Criteria for the judging included texture, overrun, sustainability, olfactory, and taste.

MicroTek Inc. Awarded Grant for ESOL Classes

CHICOPEE — MicroTek Inc., a nonprofit wire component manufacturer that provides employment support to individuals with disabilities, was awarded a Workforce Training Fund grant to provide workplace classes in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to its employees. The ESOL training will directly support the company’s mission to foster an inclusive and empowering work environment. These courses will equip employees with the English communication skills needed to excel in their roles, contributing to the production of high-quality, cutting-edge cable and assembly work for industries around the world. By enhancing understanding of workplace-specific vocabulary, including safety protocols, machinery, products, and procedures, the training ensures all employees can meet the company’s high standards while feeling confident and valued in their contributions. Aligned with MicroTek’s vision of creating an inclusive society, this training emphasizes building employees’ confidence to communicate openly with peers, managers, vendors, and customers. Participants will be better prepared to share their ideas, provide feedback, and take on leadership opportunities, furthering MicroTek’s commitment to respect, responsibility, and meaningful employment for all. This project is funded by a Workforce Training Fund grant from Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corp. MicroTek partnered with English for New Bostonians and Valley Opportunity Council for the training program design and execution, including initial assessment of the employees’ English language levels, delivery of the English classes, and achievement of the training goals.

Country Bank Honored at 2025 NEFFIES Awards

WARE — Country Bank announced it received two awards at the 2025 NEFFIES Awards Show, hosted by the New England Financial Marketing Assoc. (NEFMA). Country received First Place – Gold in the Website Design category for its newly launched website, which was thoughtfully developed to meet the evolving needs of today’s digital banking customers. The site features a mobile-responsive design, robust financial education tools, dynamic calls to action, and personalized user experiences. The bank also received Second Place – Silver in the Fan Favorite category for its Community Support partnership with the Worcester Red Sox. This recognition highlights a series of impactful initiatives, including the Most Valuable Teacher program, WooStar recognitions, and the Police vs. Fire charity game, all designed to honor and support individuals making a positive difference in their communities.

PeoplesBank Awards $10,000 to Springfield Library Program

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Library Foundation and PeoplesBank announced a $10,000 grant from the bank to support the Springfield City Library’s Summer Reading Program. Thanks to this grant, this year’s program, called Level Up at Your Library, will feature greatly expanded activities for children and other users throughout the city of Springfield at the library’s nine locations as well as with other community partners. The Summer Reading Program is hosting all-ages kickoff events throughout June. The program will conclude with a big all-ages, city-wide End of Summer Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 23. Among the many activities made possible by PeoplesBank’s grant will be music classes, musical petting zoos, story city series, mobile arcade, VR experiences, RPG and board game clubs, bingo, and escape rooms. Children and teens will get a free book of their choice with sign-up, and there will be weekly prizes and celebrations throughout the summer. For more information, visit www.springfieldlibrary.org.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

Agenda

Free Friday Concert Series

Through Aug. 15: Hot Plate Brewing Co., in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and a collection of other Pittsfield-based businesses, announced the Pitt, a brand-new, 10-week, free concert series set to energize Dunham Mall. Running weekly on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., the Pitt will showcase a dynamic lineup of musical acts hailing from Montreal, Boston, the Pioneer Valley, and the Berkshires. From indie rock and soul to emerging electronic artists, this series will celebrate both regional talent and international artistry, right in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. In addition to the music, concertgoers can enjoy local food and drink offerings. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a beer garden, and Handcrafted, a new, Pittsfield-based restaurant, will serve up a variety of food. For more information and weekly lineup announcements, visit hotplatebeer.com/the-pitt.

Whip City Animal Sanctuary Golf Tournament

June 28: Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser at St. Anne’s Country Club, 781 Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Hills. The tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. with dinner following at 5:30 p.m. There will be contests, raffle prizes, a free T-shirt for the first 50 players, and a cash bar. The registration fee is $125 per player and includes a cart and dinner following the tournament. The deadline to register is June 18. For additional details and forms, visit Whip City Animal Sanctuary’s website or Facebook page, or email Sonia Henderson at [email protected]. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a caring, safe, and long-term home for abandoned, rescued, and surrendered farm animals. It pays for all veterinary care, food, and shelter for these animals and is open for public visiting hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Second Chance Animal Services Golf Tournament

July 14: Second Chance Animal Services is teeing up for its 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown. This event combines a day of golf with the mission of helping pets receive the veterinary care they need. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Second Chance’s community veterinary hospitals in Springfield, Worcester, Southbridge, and North Brookfield — life-saving programs that provide affordable care to pets in underserved communities and help keep them with the families who love them. Golfers will enjoy a full day of fun, including a box lunch, a banquet dinner, a commemorative gift, and a bucket of range balls. The tournament will feature on-course tastings and contests such as longest drive, closest to the pin, closest to the line, a yellow ball competition, and more. A hole-in-one challenge offers a $4,000 pool or spa prize sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools. Guests can also take part in raffles and a silent auction, which opens online one week prior to the event. The tournament will follow a scramble format. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Individual golfers and foursomes are welcome, and early registration is encouraged as spots fill quickly. To register, inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or donate items to the silent auction and raffle, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/events/golf.

Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament

July 14: Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items for its eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. The event, which will include an online auction open to all, benefits local organizations that work to ensure children do not go hungry, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry. Local individuals and businesses can also support the cause by donating items or services for the silent auction portion of the event. The online auction will be open to the community for bids beginning on July 1 and will end on July 14, the day of the golf tournament. For more information or to sponsor the event, visit feedthekidsgolf.com and click ‘Register Now.’ To donation auction items, email Kadushin at [email protected].

Pickleball Tournament

July 20: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity announced a pickleball tournament open to players of all skill levels at the Picklr, 415 East Main St., in the Westfield Shops. From noon to 4 p.m., seasoned players and rookies alike will play ‘king of the court’ three-person-style. Tickets cost $40 each, which includes prizes, snacks and refreshments, and swag bags. All are welcome to participate or spectate. To purchase tickets, visit habitatspringfield.org.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

The Fire Place of Massachusetts Inc., 320 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002. Michael Grybko, 75 Arnold Road, Pelham, MA 01002. Retail sales of fireplaces.

BELCHERTOWN

Vitex Inc., 43 Meadow Pond Road, Belchertown, MA 01007. Eric Devine, same. Professional, scientific, and technical services.

CHICOPEE

O’Neil Holdings Inc., 400 Broadway St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Patrick O’Neil, same. Acquisition entity.

CONWAY

Notehouse Collaborative Inc., 735 North Poland Road, Conway, MA 01341. Lauren Burke, same. Ccharitable initiative providing fiscal sponsorship to emerging and established organizations whose missions align with the collaborative’s purpose.

EASTHAMPTON

Massachusetts Urban Conservancy Inc., 132 Lovefield St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Eric Weld, same. Nonprofit organization established to preserve and restore urban forested land, foster biodiversity, combat climate change, and promote conservation.

EAST LONGMEADOW

East Longmeadow Film Festival Inc., 12 Colony Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Christopher Macken, 1777 North Vermont Ave., Apt. 303, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Corporation established to educate, support, and celebrate aspiring and accomplished filmmakers and those in related activities and disciplines in the Pioneer Valley through film festivals, screening events, workshops, seminars, lectures, and educational programs.

GOSHEN

Hometown Charitable Events Inc., 36 Main St., Goshen, MA 01032. Ruby Hutt, same. Nonprofit organization promoting educational activities for youth and families, focusing on local food systems and public welfare.

GREENFIELD

GCVS Parent Teacher Organization Inc., 238 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Roseline Giglio, 21 Heritage Lane, Saugus, MA 01906. Nonprofit organization established to create a sense of connections and support among parents, students, and teachers, support students’ educational experience by enhancing the learning experience, create community engagement by organizing virtual and in-person events and activities, and foster connections between students, parents, and staff.

LEE

Bliss Crumbs and Coffee Inc., 77 Main St., Lee, MA 01238. Rebecca Lilley, 156 Jason St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Coffee shop selling coffee and baked goods.

LONGMEADOW

Penna Properties Inc., 101 Tanglewood Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kalyan Pundla, same. Property management, leasing, renting, buying, and selling real property.

LUDLOW

Massachusetts Sheriffs Organization Inc., 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056. Nicholas Cocchi, same. Lobbying efforts to better support the sheriff’s initiatives.

NORTHAMPTON

Silent Source Acoustics Inc., 71 Bradford St., Northampton, MA 01060. Shawn Gundersen, same. Sales and installation of acoustic panels and materials.

PITTSFIELD

Atlas Manufacturing and Distribution Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Joseph Briggs, same. Business consulting services and administrative services for existing businesses and startups.

Earth Support Corp., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jean Prinsloo, Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129. Expert foundation and ground support for construction needs.

Know Other Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Vladimir Holly, 1323 West Columbia Ave., Apt. 3W, Chicago, IL 60626. Corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and civic purposes, with a mission to inspire and nurture a culture of informed and connected communities empowered for civic action.

PrideVR Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Janine Gauntt, same. Empowers the LGBTQ+ community with technology; cultivates accessible, virtual pride events; and promotes the legal welfare of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sigma Continental Corporation, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jason Berger, same. Parcel delivery service for final mile.

SOUTHWICK

Serenity Anesthesia Services Inc., 6 Pearl Brook Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Julia Millay, same. Nursing and anesthesia services.

SPRINGFIELD

Advantage Athlete Inc., 2 Birnie Ave., Suite C, Springfield, MA 01107. Richard Viruet, same. Sport training, coaching, mentorship, athlete advocate, and college preparation.

Demoya Enterprises Inc., 70 Chestnut St., Suite 218, Springfield, MA 01103. Franklin Demoya Jr., 444 North Main St., Suite 274, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Online sales.

NSD Center Inc., 39-41 Mulberry St., Springfield, MA 01105. Jin Byoung Nam, 167 Pendleton Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Day care center.

Tacana Foods Services Corp., 96 Edgewood St., Springfield, MA 01109. Elendida Morales, same. Engages in the food service industry, including but not limited to mobile food trucks, restaurants, and wholesale food distribution.

VIM Global Corp., 37 Lexington St., Springfield, MA 01107. Charles Niapah Carboo, same. Engages in Christian education activities, including organizing training and discipleship education through seminars, conferences, and online courses; teaching and preaching Christian doctrine and biblical theology around the world; and organizing locals to offer free community service and other charitable services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Able Security and Concierge Corp., 150 Front St., Unit B1, West Springfield, MA 01089. John Muise, 269 Ventura St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Security sales and services.

Skysite Visual Co., 237 Bear Hole Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Oleg Kaletin, 491 South West St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Mapping and 3-D modeling.

WILLIAMSBURG

Silverado Landscaping Inc., 19 Williams St., Williamsburg, MA 01096. Gregory Silveira, same. Landscaping.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

DBA Certificates

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

BELCHERTOWN

Amy’s Rt. 9 Bakery
141 Federal St.
Amy Roman

Anderson Builders
79 Channel Dr.
Scott Anderson

Aprolificcuts
51 North Main St.
Angelo Wright

Classic Made Great
4 Blossom Lane
Kris Lynds

Fox Allen Bindery LLC
2 Stadler St.
Fox Maasch

H&M Services
50 Goodell St.
Mayra Lebron

Holmes Painting
177 Turkey Hill Road
Travis Holmes

J&N Carpentry
494 South Gulf Road
James Natle

Lori Johnson Health and Wellness LLC
15 Old Pelham Road
Lori Johnson

McDonald’s
148 North Main St.
Jorge Gomez, Eleni Gomez

Michelle’s Cleaning Service
369 Stebbins St.
Michelle Garrow

Michelle Walker
16 Clearbrook Dr.
Michelle Walker

Penumbra Controls LLC
21 Sherwood Dr.
Colin Marsh

Quabbin Construction
130 Sheffield Dr.
Spencer Shumway

Ria’s Sweet Treats
700 Franklin St.
Maria Marshall

Riverstone Forge
30 Metacomet St.
Michael Dailing

The Vintage Vixen 65
196 Barton Ave.
Robin Parncutt

WESTFIELD

The Barber Parlor
236 Elm St.
James Ahearn

BP’s Guitar Repairs
77 Mill Street, #120F
Bryan Sieminski

Czar Energy Solutions
53 North Elm St.
Sal-Czar Inc.

Firestone Complete Auto Care
322 East Main St.
Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC

Pleasant Street Market
54 Pleasant St.
Shiva Laxmi Inc.

Tiny Toes
6 Mainline Dr.
Loulou Hannoush

Turinina Jewelers LLC
81 Elm St.
Turinina Jewelers LLC

Two Rivers Burrito Co.
36 Elm St.
G2G Inc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

BattleGround Jiu Jitsu Academy LLC
2260 Westfield St., Unit 3
BattleGround Jiu Jitsu Academy LLC

Body Love Essence
35 High St.
Body Love Essence

Cyber Exchange
1053 Riverdale St.
Cyber Exchange

glidderzdesigns
123 Chilson Road
glidderzdesigns

KPOT BBQ & Hot Pot
935 Riverdale St., Unit E-101
KHP Springfield LLC

Lanas Grill
977 Main St.
Lanas Grill

La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio
1299 Riverdale St.
Kevco Group of Bernardston

Lunar Moth Services
117 Park Ave.
Lunar Moth Services

Nola Cajun Kitchen and Raw Bar
1305 Memorial Ave.
Center Square Grill

Rustic Roots Salon
338 Westfield St., Unit B
Rustic Roots Salon

Thaissa Hair Studio and Beauty Supply
865 Memorial Ave.
Thaissa Hair Studio and Beauty Supply

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

Bankruptcies

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

Bosworth, Robert E.
151 Lamplighter Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/06/2025

Bryant, Paul Douglas
62 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/02/2025

Claudio Oquendo, Aida Luz
15 Audubon St., 2nd
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/12/2025

Dion, Jacqueline
89 Mechanic St., #2
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/09/2025

Dixon, Ricky A.
Antione, Lisa
124 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/15/2025

ESG Clean Energy LLC
1111 Elm St., Suite 25
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 11
Date: 04/30/2025

ESG-H2, LLC
1111 Elm St., Suite 38
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 11
Date: 04/30/2025

Gavazzi, Melissa P.
139 West St., Apt. G
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/14/2025

Howie, Clifford H.
194 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/30/2025

Jimenez, Josean Antonio
a/k/a Jimenez Figueroa, Josean A.
Jimenez, Aimee Linn
140 Skeele St., Apt 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/12/2025

Kennedy, John C.
16 Inwood Commons
East Longmedow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/05/2025

Kirkpatrick, Brian S.
Kirkpatrick, Phoebe C.
179 Ashland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/09/2025

Kydd, Breanne Lee
304 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/06/2025

Lachance, Richard A.
Lachance, Carey A.
PO Box 402
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/30/2025

Leahey, Martin Joseph
259 Williams St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/14/2025

Lubieddin, Elaine Wiseman
63 Florida St., Apt. 25
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/06/2025

McIntosh, Jill Marie
1181 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/09/2025

Peddle, Jonathan W.
629 Old Dana Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/06/2025

PuraVida33 LLC
Watkins, William P.
261 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/14/2025

Rodriguez, Luis A.
33 Wistaria St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/02/2025

Rogers, Maria Natalia
16 Casimir St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/13/2025

Sabelawski, Dustin E.
1 Village Green
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/06/2025

Staszko, Anthony G.
Staszko, Miranda L.
74 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/13/2025

Steadman, Mark D.
287 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/13/2025

Tormanen, Charles Henry
105 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/08/2025

Warner, Raynor M.
PO Box 1227
Stockbridge, MA 01262-1227
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/14/2025

Williams, Zamarrie
a/k/a Velasquez, Zamarrie
29 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/08/2025

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

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

419 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Jayden Fox
Seller: Jennifer M. Fox
Date: 05/14/25

200 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Carlos A. Rois
Seller: Agt Homes LLC
Date: 05/23/25

41 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alexandru Teaca
Seller: Bardwell, Russell J., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/25

CHARLEMONT

Legate Hill Road, (off) Lot 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Nicholas Guggino
Seller: Dean M. Frakin
Date: 05/21/25

Legate Hill Road, (off) Lot 3
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Nicholas Guggino
Seller: Dean M. Frakin
Date: 05/21/25

2120 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lynne M. McHugh TR
Seller: Valerie Smith
Date: 05/16/25

DEERFIELD

110 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Jason F. Farrick
Seller: Andrew D. Clogston
Date: 05/15/25

192 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Michael A. Noska
Seller: North Main St. 2018 RET
Date: 05/21/25

ERVING

54 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Markus Katipunan
Seller: William G. Gallant
Date: 05/14/25

GILL

32 Walnut St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Christopher Porndecki
Seller: Michael R. Chudzik
Date: 05/16/25

GREENFIELD

54 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael Mecagni
Seller: Matthew D. Squires
Date: 05/23/25

84 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Alexa Beach
Seller: Connelly RT
Date: 05/15/25

367 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Vasquez
Seller: James D. Whitney
Date: 05/13/25

79 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Caitlin C. Dubuque
Seller: Trey D. Jones
Date: 05/12/25

3 Russell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: 123 Hope Properties LLC
Seller: Laura L. Richards
Date: 05/20/25

54 White Birch Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Nicholas S. Drumgool
Seller: Darlene A. Holland
Date: 05/22/25

HAWLEY

71 Dodge Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: William R. Stevens
Seller: Isa Wang
Date: 05/14/25

103 East Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: John Utley
Seller: Jonathan S. Fremerman
Date: 05/19/25

MONTAGUE

90 East Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Zachariah A. Miller
Seller: Kitty E. Griswold
Date: 05/14/25

112 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Paul Gatker
Date: 05/23/25

4 T St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Thornton
Seller: Joseph A. Higgings
Date: 05/22/25

NEW SALEM

13 Daniel Shays Hwy.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Christopher Boucher
Seller: Yan Y. Deng
Date: 05/23/25

141 Wendell Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jussi Silliman
Seller: Peter P. Petrofsky
Date: 05/13/25

NORTHFIELD

162 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Khushwant Dhaliwal
Seller: Spencer, Joanne F., (Estate)
Date: 05/22/25

719 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: James A. Turner
Date: 05/15/25

121 School St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Sandra L. Duprey
Seller: Seth T. Wiggin
Date: 05/16/25

427 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Curtis R. Brunelle
Seller: Xiuyu Liang
Date: 05/14/25

31 Strowbridge Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Smith
Seller: Jason Bassett
Date: 05/16/25

ORANGE

3 Converse Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $459,900
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Lajoie
Seller: Joseph M. Polana
Date: 05/12/25

552-554 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Angela Garcia
Seller: Mizuta Corp.
Date: 05/21/25

65 East Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Peggy S. McGill
Seller: Tegra Properties LLC
Date: 05/22/25

51 Ward Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tyker R. Warner
Seller: Berry-Lamb, Patricia J., (Estate)
Date: 05/13/25

SHELBURNE

53 Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Matthew Price
Seller: Mark A. Eaton
Date: 05/14/25

SHUTESBURY

105 January Hills Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mahip Rathore
Seller: Jay L. Garfield
Date: 05/21/25

SUNDERLAND

15 Bayberry Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $678,150
Buyer: Bryan T. Callahan
Seller: Louis J. Jumonville
Date: 05/15/25

26 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $431,500
Buyer: Daniel P. Kramer
Seller: Ellen K. Brower-Gately
Date: 05/23/25

455 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Michael P. Robinson
Seller: Curtis-Griffith FT
Date: 05/23/25

WENDELL

West St.
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $117,900
Buyer: Sara C. Hsiang
Seller: Kelly, Irene B., (Estate)
Date: 05/14/25

WHATELY

29 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Nourse Farms Real Estate LLC
Seller: Timothy M. Nourse
Date: 05/14/25

169 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Cleary
Seller: Jason P. Bohonowicz
Date: 05/23/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

56 Candlewood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Peter Choquette
Seller: John R. Shea
Date: 05/21/25

277-281 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Mlgc FT
Seller: Clark Dore
Date: 05/22/25

32 Harding St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Frances Otieno
Seller: Steven J. Paolucci
Date: 05/23/25

56 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Heather A. Weston
Seller: Freeman, Kevin D., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/25

28 Robin Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,300
Buyer: Ann Ledwell
Seller: Ledwell Int.
Date: 05/13/25

128 Roosevelt Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Matteo Godek
Seller: Joseph M. Santos
Date: 05/23/25

800 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Waystar 800 Silver LLC
Seller: Baldwin Street Realty LLC
Date: 05/23/25

50 Sunnyslope Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $264,675
Buyer: Qendrim Avdyli
Seller: Samuel K. Impionbato
Date: 05/15/25

BLANDFORD

16 Kaolin Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $443,000
Buyer: Adam K. Gryszko
Seller: 16 Kaolin Road Land TR
Date: 05/13/25

BRIMFIELD

Apple Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: George Lattouf
Seller: Paul P. Porra
Date: 05/13/25

27 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Hollow Brook Farms Holding LLC
Seller: Linda M. Weston
Date: 05/21/25

CHICOPEE

101 Ann St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Marissa A. Chmiel
Seller: Stephen E. Bergeron
Date: 05/16/25

46 Armanella St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Morgan F. Wojcik
Seller: Flipping Best LLC
Date: 05/16/25

69 Bourbeau St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robin Gingras
Seller: Renardson, Giovanna, (Estate)
Date: 05/16/25

10 Calvin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Pagan
Seller: Gail A. Murawski
Date: 05/23/25

519 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Chelyka Diaz
Seller: Andrew J. Lemay
Date: 05/23/25

36 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Alex Ruiz
Seller: Desland W. Peart
Date: 05/22/25

16 Elliot St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Omar Alhalabi
Seller: David J. Letasz
Date: 05/13/25

30 Elliot St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ashley Wilson
Seller: Linda A. Montefusco
Date: 05/23/25

206 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Tony Tereso
Seller: Kamlesh S. Mistri
Date: 05/15/25

45 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Machnacz
Seller: Lisa Machnacz
Date: 05/20/25

46 Guerin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: 539 Lancaster St. Realty LLC
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 05/16/25

69 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: James R. Harrison
Seller: Kim Pham
Date: 05/13/25

48 Longwood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Luis Sostre
Seller: John Zazyczny
Date: 05/15/25

3 Margaret St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Skyspec LLC
Seller: Teena L. Fluet
Date: 05/23/25

108 Nash St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Nichols
Seller: David M. Remillard
Date: 05/22/25

96 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Kiana Sharp
Seller: Nick Zaporozhchenko
Date: 05/16/25

78 Saratoga Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Dreampath Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Cary Gray
Date: 05/15/25

446 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Urszula NT
Seller: Joanne Cebula
Date: 05/23/25

10 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Alan L. Desouza
Seller: Korey K. Westbrook
Date: 05/23/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

69 Lenox Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Dawn Bourbeau
Seller: Timothy E. Flynn
Date: 05/21/25

29 Melvin Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Jordan V. Demedeiros
Seller: Springhouse Properties LLC
Date: 05/12/25

19 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Muhammad W. Amin
Seller: Eric D. Hagopian
Date: 05/22/25

14 Ridgewood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,235,000
Buyer: Honey Holdings RET
Seller: Patricia A. Roy
Date: 05/23/25

9 Theresa St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Nicole Boulanger
Seller: Craig J. Ottoson
Date: 05/16/25

114 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jiahao Liu
Seller: Shu Wan
Date: 05/13/25

HAMPDEN

15 Glendale View Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Philip J. Lord
Seller: Nicholas A. Carver
Date: 05/16/25

6 Old Coach Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Novak
Seller: Donna Mayotte
Date: 05/22/25

34 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Justin T. Benjamin
Seller: Michaud Jr., Lucien J., (Estate)
Date: 05/20/25

HOLLAND

26 Amber Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Karlowicz
Seller: Bricmore Property Investors LLC
Date: 05/15/25

HOLYOKE

31 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Lynn Weaver
Seller: Ian M. Guenette
Date: 05/12/25

39 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ian Guenette
Seller: William T. Hash
Date: 05/12/25

60 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tracey A. McFadden
Seller: Luis E. Crucetts
Date: 05/15/25

822 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Shaila M. Vazquez
Seller: Glj Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/16/25

55 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: 55 Hitchcock LLC
Seller: Shelia G. Zukowski
Date: 05/20/25

211 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

212 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

212-216 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

214 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

214-216 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

224-226 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

1851 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Savino R. Basile
Seller: River Valley Renovation LLC
Date: 05/15/25

67 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Priscilla M. Munoz
Seller: Carlos E. Benitez
Date: 05/16/25

214 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

66 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $313,064
Buyer: Lsrmf Mh Master Part TR
Seller: Timothy C. O’Connor
Date: 05/14/25

211 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $6,475,000
Buyer: Pine Apartments LLC
Seller: Walnut Pine LLC
Date: 05/22/25

LONGMEADOW

251 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Cathy A. Paige
Seller: Scott C. Milas
Date: 05/15/25

40 Circle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Kevin E. Hulverson
Seller: John E. Tyler
Date: 05/15/25

60 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $753,500
Buyer: Kac Tr Holdings LLC
Seller: L. Butterfield Separate TR
Date: 05/16/25

89 Hazardville Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Samuel Goodwin-Boyd
Seller: Brion X. Robert
Date: 05/14/25

60 Hazelwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Kiandra C. Lewis-Basker
Seller: David R. Tetreault
Date: 05/23/25

45 Oxford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $940,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Ritz
Seller: Michael R. Hoag
Date: 05/16/25

207 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Michael A. Orszulak
Seller: Gary Levine
Date: 05/20/25

29 Williamsburg Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $855,000
Buyer: Roman Stein
Seller: Mary E. Clay
Date: 05/16/25

LUDLOW

13 Autumn Ridge Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $919,000
Buyer: Susan R. Coates
Seller: Anthony T. Torres
Date: 05/13/25

370 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Joel Mars
Seller: Anabela A. Ciarcia
Date: 05/16/25

424 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Madeleine Monat
Date: 05/13/25

349 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 349 Holyoke St. RT
Seller: Roy A. Beal
Date: 05/16/25

406 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Paul D. Tjimis
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 05/22/25

160 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Gregory S. Harris
Seller: Greg Lesniak
Date: 05/22/25

MONSON

129 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Jack A. Gallant
Seller: Jesus F. Hernandez
Date: 05/16/25

77 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $361,500
Buyer: Raymond I. Grassetti
Seller: Evelyn T. Grassetti RET
Date: 05/22/25

111 Upper Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Flying Monkey LLC
Seller: Barbara A. Faust
Date: 05/16/25

MONTGOMERY

1578 Russell Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $569,900
Buyer: Rosita Nunez
Seller: Peter L. Choquette
Date: 05/20/25

PALMER

17 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Sean C. Spohr
Seller: Susan L. Bartlett
Date: 05/13/25

36-38 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Richard J. Pelletier
Seller: Catherine M. Lamica
Date: 05/19/25

3042-3044 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Michael F. Mastriani
Seller: Susan B. Magee RET 2018
Date: 05/12/25

1139 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $2,400,000
Buyer: Cosmic Developers LLC
Seller: Mfj Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/13/25

SPRINGFIELD

63 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Sy T. Nguyen
Seller: Luis Sostre
Date: 05/15/25

31-33 Balis St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: John D. Tyburski
Date: 05/16/25

20 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Frank Camerota
Seller: Camerota, John, (Estate)
Date: 05/19/25

51-53 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $384,900
Buyer: Katherine Campana
Seller: Holy Trinity Church Of God
Date: 05/23/25

58 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Hailey G. Alexander
Seller: Elaine Davey
Date: 05/21/25

44 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Charles Ford
Seller: Nikola L. Sandau
Date: 05/19/25

827 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ddm property Springfield LLC
Seller: Kenmore Company RT
Date: 05/23/25

34 Brooks St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Brandie Hicks
Seller: Marta James
Date: 05/23/25

1105 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Iglesia Pentecostal Fuente
Seller: Ericdeshawn Austin
Date: 05/21/25

1267-1269 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Vazquez
Seller: Jose M. Morales
Date: 05/16/25

107 Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Timothy Carabine
Seller: Mark Barcomb
Date: 05/13/25

64 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vinh Q. Co.
Seller: AJ Capital Inc.
Date: 05/12/25

178-180 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Lidia Disla
Seller: Cristina Gonzalez
Date: 05/15/25

35-37 Copley Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Mayra Perez
Seller: Naylor Nation Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/22/25

127 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Garmai Sumo
Seller: Dianne Edwards
Date: 05/23/25

25 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Gabriel Martinez
Seller: Margarita Ruiz
Date: 05/23/25

10 Dean St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Genes Alignment Tire & Brake
Seller: Vandall, Eugene C., (Estate)
Date: 05/22/25

16 Delano Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Ashley Palm
Seller: Edward W. Diloreto
Date: 05/22/25

41 Dubois St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Luis Hernandez
Seller: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Date: 05/16/25

312 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Leah T. Gara
Seller: Patrick J. Roberts
Date: 05/15/25

28 Dutton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Attenello
Seller: Alicia G. Nieves
Date: 05/16/25

44 Eagle St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: Jonathan Long
Seller: Napolitano Roofing Of Mass.
Date: 05/15/25

Eagle St. (NS), Lot 7
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: Jonathan Long
Seller: Napolitano Roofing Of Mass.
Date: 05/15/25

65 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Rodriguez
Seller: Sareen Holdings LLC
Date: 05/23/25

19 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers Trust
Seller: Edwin O. Aponte
Date: 05/14/25

144 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Manzi, Giovanni, (Estate)
Date: 05/23/25

64-66 Farragut St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Samuel Francois
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 05/16/25

128 Fiberloid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Jeremiah Debella
Seller: Tedeschi Properties LLC
Date: 05/16/25

175 Fiberloid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $372,020
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Torres
Date: 05/15/25

72 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian Beach
Seller: Kenya Y. Adorno
Date: 05/19/25

29-31 Firglade Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Hestia Tyche Holdings LLC
Seller: Linda A. Marzano
Date: 05/12/25

86 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Logan Ward
Seller: Sybel Gonzalez
Date: 05/19/25

69-71 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Yashika Walker
Seller: Irene A. Kissi
Date: 05/13/25

26 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Angelica R. Roman
Seller: Mhi Properties LLC
Date: 05/16/25

88 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Eric Martinez
Seller: Areid Estate LLC
Date: 05/21/25

15-17 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Carmita M. Naranjo-Cantos
Seller: Agatha N. Landford
Date: 05/12/25

11 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Miguel A. Vazquez
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 05/15/25

86 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Amarilis C. Leon
Seller: Rodriguez, Hector R., (Estate)
Date: 05/23/25

16 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Maria Diaz
Seller: Jackeline I. Velazquez
Date: 05/22/25

25 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Cheryl Jamitkowski
Date: 05/14/25

241 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Anthony Roy
Seller: April L. Miles
Date: 05/22/25

75 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Jennifer Byrd
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 05/16/25

56 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $284,200
Buyer: Jackeline I. Velazquez
Seller: Cynthia Colon
Date: 05/23/25

107 Massreco St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ameer Almaliki
Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Date: 05/15/25

105 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Kuselias
Seller: Nawoj, Daniel J., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/25

65 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Charles N. Hoffman
Seller: Fremont Home Loan TR 2005-D
Date: 05/20/25

103 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Juan M. Maravilla
Seller: Charles E. Brantley
Date: 05/16/25

56 Montclair St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jeymarie C. Torres
Seller: Yanirelis Q. Hernandez
Date: 05/23/25

289 Morton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Yanirelis Quinones
Seller: Douglas Dichard
Date: 05/23/25

166 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Star C. Arroyo
Seller: Virgilio Santos
Date: 05/22/25

46 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ortega LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 05/13/25

230-232 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Joanmary L. De Alba
Seller: Manfredo A. Medina
Date: 05/13/25

31 Observer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Desirae Dodge
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 05/21/25

121-123 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $293,700
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Gabriel Rodriguez
Date: 05/13/25

87-89 Orpheum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Zarek Sanders
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 05/12/25

28-1/2 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Mary T. Popko
Date: 05/22/25

75 Penncastle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Martin Ybarra
Seller: Mahalingam Kamalahasan
Date: 05/16/25

25 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Carolyn L. Thornton
Date: 05/23/25

1424 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Shakira M. Reyes
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/20/25

100 Progress Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Progress Realty LLC
Seller: Carlos Teixeira
Date: 05/22/25

28 Randall Place
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: 28 Randall LLC
Seller: 50 50 Realty LLC
Date: 05/16/25

119 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Luis A. Vargas
Seller: Shakira M. Reyes
Date: 05/20/25

909 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sory Sidime
Seller: Edward Brown
Date: 05/20/25

48 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Guan-En Graham
Seller: Areid Estate LLC
Date: 05/23/25

62 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Diana Rosario
Seller: Virginia A. Maria
Date: 05/15/25

68 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jayna Tavarez
Seller: Neil Bridgman
Date: 05/16/25

16 Sonia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Francine Cameron
Seller: Carter, Norbert A., (Estate)
Date: 05/23/25

35-37 Spruce St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Silver Snake Properties LLC
Date: 05/23/25

56 Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Mateusz Cieslak
Seller: Eric R. Devine
Date: 05/23/25

125 Temby St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Samantha I. Fazioli
Seller: Cedar Investment Group LLC
Date: 05/23/25

71-73 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Andrew Nuzzolilli
Seller: 71-73 Tulsa LLC
Date: 05/23/25

46-48 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Longbridge Financial LLC
Date: 05/19/25

24 Wands St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,439
Buyer: Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022
Seller: Margaret A. Deniso
Date: 05/19/25

115 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Aubrey Milczarek
Seller: On The Mark LLC
Date: 05/16/25

38-40 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Margarita Rodriguez
Seller: Exiba LLC
Date: 05/12/25

15 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Cwabs Inc.
Seller: Ivin Rennix
Date: 05/14/25

115 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Michael R. MacLellan
Seller: John J. MacLellan
Date: 05/16/25

26-28 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Dianne Edwards
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/23/25

10 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Anober Bravo-Morales
Seller: Tatiana M. Soto
Date: 05/14/25

188 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jose Garrafa
Seller: Mary K. Fenton
Date: 05/14/25

142-144 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Aric Brandt
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 05/19/25

SOUTHWICK

28 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Daniel Searles
Seller: Paula Brooks
Date: 05/21/25

18 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Danielle T. Lessard
Seller: Michael J. Moses
Date: 05/19/25

13 Sawgrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $638,900
Buyer: Lisa Ann Guerin LT
Seller: Jada Homes LLC
Date: 05/15/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

52 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Adam Ventulett
Seller: Jonathan D. Gagnon
Date: 05/14/25

31 Field St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $261,300
Buyer: Cory Pendleton
Seller: Jessica Dziewit
Date: 05/22/25

94 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $353,500
Buyer: Lori B. Kuszewski
Seller: Barbara S. Wachala
Date: 05/23/25

29-31 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Lidia Disla
Seller: Luis Gonzalez
Date: 05/15/25

5 Kent St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Allison J. Logue
Seller: Evelyn C. Okolo
Date: 05/15/25

130 Labelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Bradley D. Miller
Seller: Therese Remillard
Date: 05/15/25

75 Lathrop St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Ashton Didonato
Seller: Sandra Earnshaw
Date: 05/22/25

32 Lotus Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Nancy J. Gates
Date: 05/22/25

27 Miami St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Nicholas Ferreira
Seller: Adam Gryszko
Date: 05/13/25

288 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Andrew T. Neal
Seller: Helene Dutil RET
Date: 05/14/25

65 Quarry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: William Jenkins
Seller: Karen A. Murdzia
Date: 05/21/25

67 Redden Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ahmed Q. Aljarrah
Seller: Adam K. Bourdon
Date: 05/23/25

156 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Camden J. Ferri
Seller: Marina Otero
Date: 05/15/25

11 Verdugo St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Yasin Khan
Seller: Joann Adams
Date: 05/16/25

WESTFIELD

95 Alexander Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Sarah Mitus
Seller: Joseph W. Weibel
Date: 05/21/25

36 Colony Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Clark P. Maynard
Seller: Pamela M. Butler
Date: 05/22/25

1368 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,100
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 05/14/25

16 Joann Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Bogdan O. Moshkivskyy
Seller: Juan Galindez
Date: 05/15/25

465 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Rory McLean
Seller: Xiaoli Li
Date: 05/15/25

59 Old Feeding Hills Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Andrey Okhrimenko
Seller: Karen L. Kryla
Date: 05/14/25

89 Reservoir Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Janet M. Sarwal
Seller: Madhu B. Sarwal
Date: 05/19/25

195 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Corrine I. Gougeon
Seller: Major, Patrick M., (Estate)
Date: 05/15/25

107 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Leonard Denette
Seller: Henry R. Talbot
Date: 05/15/25

997 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Henry R. Talbot
Seller: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Date: 05/15/25

WILBRAHAM

23 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $657,000
Buyer: Olivia Mahony
Seller: Evan Nyman
Date: 05/15/25

14 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Evan Tibbals
Seller: John N. Vartanian
Date: 05/16/25

21 Mountainbrook Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Zachary Hadjah
Seller: Marshall T. Moriarty
Date: 05/23/25

324 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Sandra F. Ogiamien
Seller: Dany L. Nguyen
Date: 05/14/25

1 Sunset Rock Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Richard F. Loud
Seller: Omar Echeverria
Date: 05/20/25

650 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $799,990
Buyer: Caren L. Reed
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/14/25

1039 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: April Miles
Seller: Susan H. Parker
Date: 05/22/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

29 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $723,100
Buyer: Jay Sachs
Seller: Donna L. Ainsworth
Date: 05/14/25

2 Lawrence Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Ozgur Yilmazel
Seller: D. J. Engineering Consultants
Date: 05/16/25

88 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Jordan Adair
Seller: Samuel O. Kochan
Date: 05/12/25

495 Old Farm Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $769,000
Buyer: Douglas H. Roossien
Seller: Jeffrey Su
Date: 05/19/25

89 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Derek Lovely
Seller: Lawrence L. Ambs
Date: 05/23/25

BELCHERTOWN

21 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Daniel Miller
Seller: David N. Strange
Date: 05/23/25

124 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Brown
Seller: Sherry L. Coale
Date: 05/16/25

5 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $631,000
Buyer: Mohammad Sabzi
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/16/25

665 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Elliot Burkart
Seller: Edward Noga
Date: 05/12/25

33 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $921,000
Buyer: Sidhu FT
Seller: Kab Properties LLC
Date: 05/12/25

205 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Matthew Shindler
Seller: Tongping Liu
Date: 05/20/25

98 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Audrey A. Bohl
Seller: Jeremiah W. Bentley
Date: 05/19/25

CHESTERFIELD

11 Bryant St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Bryan R. Guillemette
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 05/15/25

CUMMINGTON

26 Clark Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Hhcp LLC
Seller: Julie P. Jernstrom
Date: 05/23/25

EASTHAMPTON

2 Broad St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Sara Bader
Seller: Melody R. Carroll
Date: 05/12/25

22 Gaston St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Benjamin Niles
Seller: John Dunphy
Date: 05/16/25

41 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Zoe M. Johnson
Seller: Bonnie L. Slysz
Date: 05/20/25

5-7 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,625
Buyer: Craig Nelson
Seller: Sarah J. Kitiyakara-Fogel
Date: 05/15/25

9 Westview Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $357,800
Buyer: Tassy N. Hayden
Seller: Sibyl C. Smith LT
Date: 05/14/25

GRANBY

505 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Mileti
Seller: Bryan R. Guillemette
Date: 05/15/25

Morgan St., Lot 3
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Desmond G. Rentas
Seller: Denis Bratnichenko
Date: 05/16/25

Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Desmond G. Rentas
Seller: Denis Bratnichenko
Date: 05/16/25

HADLEY

9 Hadley Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Ying Liu
Seller: John W. Maroney Fundings TR
Date: 05/20/25

17 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $494,000
Buyer: 17 North Maple St. RT
Seller: Evergrain Orchard LLC
Date: 05/13/25

7 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $937,500
Buyer: Daniel Kao
Seller: Oliver Property NT
Date: 05/23/25

HATFIELD

34 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Scotten Int.
Seller: Patricia A. Young RET
Date: 05/15/25

116 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: James Lavallee
Seller: Miastkowski, Richard, (Estate)
Date: 05/16/25

North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mary Pradhuman
Seller: Karpinski 2009 IRT
Date: 05/21/25

13 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Duane D. Prucnal
Seller: Evelyn H. Prucnal
Date: 05/21/25

NORTHAMPTON

223 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Pavlu T
Seller: Brian J. Campbell
Date: 05/14/25

29 Pomeroy Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $807,500
Buyer: Diane L. Bartholomew
Seller: Kallet Kroll RET
Date: 05/16/25

5 Winchester Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Barkasy
Seller: Owen Colas
Date: 05/12/25

105 Clement St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Janet R. Bertinuson
Seller: Cynthia S. Schaedig
Date: 05/21/25

66 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Kyle Milardo
Seller: Michael S. McSherry
Date: 05/22/25

279 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Melanie Cianciola
Seller: Barcelona Ave. LLC
Date: 05/22/25

305 Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $801,000
Buyer: Eugene B. Ferrari
Seller: Samuel Ostroff
Date: 05/23/25

PLAINFIELD

27 Broom St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Standish Acres LLC
Seller: Martin Downey
Date: 05/15/25

SOUTH HADLEY

315 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Bonavita
Seller: Cheryl Batchelor
Date: 05/23/25

61 Bridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Nrb Roof Pros LLC
Seller: Robert J. Whelihan
Date: 05/23/25

48 Chestnut Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Michael A. Coombs
Seller: A. L. & Elsie E. Gormick TR
Date: 05/22/25

236 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Hikari Mamata
Seller: Eric D. Nelson
Date: 05/21/25

36 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Colondres Co. LLC
Seller: Wholley, Glorianna H., (Estate)
Date: 05/22/25

36 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kevin Chmiel
Seller: Jefrey Chmiel
Date: 05/14/25

SOUTHAMPTON

222 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Dale Nasuta
Seller: Appleton Grove LLC
Date: 05/14/25

154 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Desland Peart
Seller: Aleksandr Chuduk
Date: 05/22/25

222 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: David S. Usher
Seller: Emily Murawski
Date: 05/23/25

WARE

10 Gareau Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Teren J. Yound
Seller: Latour, Donna M., (Estate)
Date: 05/16/25

204 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Roger N. Peterson
Seller: Belspring RT
Date: 05/12/25

36 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Francisca Acheampong
Seller: Cheryll A. Renert
Date: 05/16/25

60-62 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Wesly Joseph
Seller: Arielle V. Akgun
Date: 05/19/25

21 Smith Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jessie L. Bailey
Seller: Douglas J. Mayo
Date: 05/21/25

WORTHINGTON

345 Harvey Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alison Watts
Seller: Daniel J. Theberge
Date: 05/13/25

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff June 18, 2025

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of May and June 2025.

CHICOPEE

Harold Newman
251 Meadow St.
$33,706.31 — Minor renovation of Family Dollar store

PMA Real Estate Management LLC
206 Newbury St.
$8,500 — Roofing on Fabian Honeyland Farms gas station

Valley Opportunity Council Inc.
35 Mt. Carmel Ave.
$8,500 — Install new interior storefront system to create new conference room

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Housing Authority
36 Lussier Circle
$311,000 — Two-bay maintenance garage

HADLEY

HAP Community Housing Services
21 Campus Plaza Road
N/A — Three signs

NORTHAMPTON

Colvest/Northampton LLC
303 King St.
$11,000 — Illuminated front sign for Jersey Mike’s

Edwards Church of Northampton
297 Main St.
$5,700 — Illuminated ground sign

Firefly Properties LLC
155 Industrial Dr.
$1,600 — Illuminated ground sign for Elateq

Gatepoint Enterprises LLC
23 Columbus Ave.
$35,000 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Rynek LLC
25 Market St.
$4,200 — Install awning with sign on front face of building

Scher Mass LLC
10 Michelman Ave.
$4,900 — Energy recovery ventilator system

Smith College
College Lane
$40,205 — Office partition and finishes

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$505,000 — Interior alterations to convert former medical records area into new offices, including light gauge metal partition framing, MEP, drywall finish, new flooring, and fire protection system modifications

C&A Rentals Management LLC
231 Columbus Ave.
$40,000 — Install photovoltaic system

Insight Holdings II LLC
47 North St.
$1,297 — Install plate glass

OBCC Holdings LLC
74 Downing Parkway
$343,000 — Minor build-out of office/reception area with restroom, infill existing overhead doors

Ridhysidhy LLC
320 North St.
$38,870 — Roofing, replace exterior door, build new awning on rear of building

SPRINGFIELD

Balise Automotive Realty LP
440 West Columbus Ave.
$44,000 — Roofing

Champlain Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America
98 White St.
$16,623 — Insulate attic

CIG2 LLC
281 Belmont Ave.
$6,500 — Repair rear egress porch

City of Springfield
1395 Allen St.
$379,934 — Erect addition at Talmadge Elementary School to include new freezer, cooler, and corridor

City of Springfield
1801 Parker St.
$154,825.50 — Add exterior walk-in cooler on concrete slab and frost wall at Brunton Elementary School, and create opening through exterior wall for access

Human Resources Unlimited Inc.
1401 State St.
$65,995 — Roofing

KHL Group LLC
90 Berkshire Ave.
$12,000 — Install fire alarm system

MSH Properties LLC
607 Dickinson St.
$320,000 — Demolish section that contains Wheeler’s Convenience Store, remodel first-floor commercial spaces, and combine them for new Wheeler’s Convenience Store; full gut remodel throughout; remove and replace doors, windows, siding, and sheetrock

MSH Properties LLC
607 Dickinson St.
$320,000 — Remodel interior of detached garage for finished storage

Shiloh Church of God in Christ of West Springfield
91 Jasper St.
$7,000 — Repair handrails and wheelchair bumper

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Picture This

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Course of Action

This spring, Clinical & Support Options’ Friends of the Homeless program received a $1,001.80 donation from students in the Advanced Public Relations class in Westfield State University’s Communication Department. As part of their coursework, the class created and implemented a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Friends of the Homeless.

Pictured: students are joined by Janice Humason, director of Case Management & Housing Placements at Friends of the Homeless (center); Professor Suzanne Boniface (third from right); and Sabine Macris Klein, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Westfield State (far right).

Community Grants

More than 100 nonprofit leaders representing 40 organizations across the Pioneer Valley came together on May 13 at Florence Bank’s annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program reception to network and accept a total of $150,000 in awards. The annual event took place at the Garden House in Look Park in Florence. The grant program was founded in 2002, and, through it, Florence Bank customers are invited to vote for their favorite local nonprofit in hopes it will receive a share of grant funding.

Pictured: representatives from the bank and Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Holyoke, which received a $2,368 grant.

Reps for Rescue

Through their Reps for Rescue fundraiser in April, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and Bree and Sam Wiater, owners of CrossFit Rift Valley, raised $2,400 for the Foundation for TJO Animals. The event included a series of workout sessions for all skill levels, as well as local vendors, food trucks, and raffles. The funds raised support much-needed veterinary care, rehabilitation, enrichment materials, and services for local animals on a journey to find their forever homes.

Pictured, from left: Gulluni, Bree and Sam Wiater, and Foundation for TJO Animals Executive Director Janna Brown. (Photo by Chris Marion Photography)

Back to Square One

Freedom Credit Union recently announced a $7,500 donation to Square One’s “Back to Square One” capital campaign for its new campus. Since its launch two years ago, the campaign has succeeded in securing more than $13 million to build a new early learning and family support center in Springfield’s South End, at the same location where Square One once stood prior to the 2011 tornado.

Pictured, from left: Kris Allard of Square One, Charlene Smolkowicz of Freedom Credit Union, Dawn DiStefano of Square One, and Glenn Welch of Freedom Credit Union.

Shelter from Financial Storms

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Salvation Army’s Ware/Monson Area Housing Assistance Program. This contribution will directly assist local individuals and families experiencing housing instability. The donation was presented by Dan Moriarty (right), Monson Savings Bank president and CEO, and Heather Arbour (left), vice president BSA/Fraud officer and Compliance manager, and longtime Salvation Army volunteer, to Wilfred Leslie (center), Service Extension director for the Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Division. The funds will be used to provide assistance with rent, utilities, and emergency housing needs.

The donation was presented by Dan Moriarty (right), Monson Savings Bank president and CEO, and Heather Arbour (left), vice president BSA/Fraud officer and Compliance manager, and longtime Salvation Army volunteer, to Wilfred Leslie (center), Service Extension director for the Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Division.

Welcome to Westfield

Leaders from Baystate Health, Baystate Noble Hospital, and other community partners recently gathered at Baystate Noble Hospital to welcome new President and Chief Operating Officer Brandon Okezie. Peter Banko, Baystate Health’s president and CEO, and Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe introduced Okezie, who, prior to this appointment, served as associate administrator at George Washington University Hospital, a 385-bed, tertiary-care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, D.C.

Pictured, from left: McCabe, Okezie, and Banko.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Agenda

For more events, or to submit your upcoming events, visit BusinessWest’s event calendar online: https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar

Free Music Fridays

Through Sept. 5: Summer in New England starts early this year as live music returns to MGM Springfield with the Free Music Fridays Concert Series. Every Friday through Sept. 5, some of the area’s most popular bands and national artists will perform on the Plaza at MGM Springfield in the city’s South End, starting at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting), with the exception of the July 4 performance, which will begin at 6 p.m. Local favorites such as Trailer Trash, Back in Black, Malado!, and Aquanett will return to the stage, along with newcomers including Neon 90’s, Green Day tribute Dookie, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John with Billy and the Jets, and Springsteen rockers Tramps Like Us. MGM Springfield will continue its partnership with White Lion Brewing to provide guests with a wide selection of craft beer during each Free Music Fridays concert. The series will also feature local food trucks, including Dev’s Mac N Eats, Batch Ice Cream, Wake the Dead Donuts, Jeannie’s Weenies, and the return of MGM Springfield’s Guac This Way.

Bountiful Bowls

June 10: Rchel’s Table of Western Massachusetts announced its biennial signature event, Bountiful Bowls: Growing Community Together, taking place at 5:30 p.m. at the Springfield Marriott Hotel. This powerful evening will honor the resilience and generosity of the local community in the fight against food insecurity. Hosted by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (honorary chair) and emcee Barry Kriger, the event will spotlight the transformative work of Rachel’s Table and celebrate leaders who have made a profound impact in Western Mass. Honorees include Ellen Gold, Change Agent Award; Jill and Jim Stewart, Community Connectors Award; and the employees and community of Westfield Bank, Leading with Community: Newcomer Award. Rachel’s Table continues to combat food insecurity across Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. In 2024 alone, the organization delivered more than 925,000 pounds of healthy food; sponsored 57 gleans, harvesting more than 50,000 pounds of fresh produce from local farms; and supported 10 community gardens led by youth and seniors. With hunger affecting nearly half of households in Hampden County and over one-third in neighboring counties, Bountiful Bowls raises critical funds and awareness for Rachel’s Table’s programs that deliver immediate relief and build long-term food security. Visit www.feedwma.org to learn more and register for tickets or donate.

40 Under Forty

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

Hooplandia 2025

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

Whip City Animal Sanctuary Golf Tournament

June 28: Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser at St. Anne’s Country Club, 781 Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Hills. The tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. with dinner following at 5:30 p.m. There will be contests, raffle prizes, a free T-shirt for the first 50 players, and a cash bar. The registration fee is $125 per player and includes a cart and dinner following the tournament. The deadline to register is June 18. For additional details and forms, visit Whip City Animal Sanctuary’s website or Facebook page, or email Sonia Henderson at [email protected]. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a caring, safe, and long-term home for abandoned, rescued, and surrendered farm animals. It pays for all veterinary care, food, and shelter for these animals and is open for public visiting hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament

July 14: Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items for its eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. The event, which will include an online auction open to all, benefits local organizations that work to ensure children do not go hungry, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry. Local individuals and businesses can also support the cause by donating items or services for the silent auction portion of the event. The online auction will be open to the community for bids beginning on July 1 and will end on July 14, the day of the golf tournament. For more information or to sponsor the event, visit feedthekidsgolf.com and click ‘Register Now.’ To donation auction items, email Kadushin at [email protected].

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

People on the Move

Jodie Gerulaitis

Alyson Weeks

Lorraine Askew

Melissa Stefanowich

Mary McGovern, president and CEO of Country Bank, announced the promotions of four team members. Jodie Gerulaitis has been promoted to first vice president of Community Relations. With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, she has a long-standing commitment to financial education and community engagement. She consistently represents the bank with professionalism, warmth, and a strong dedication to making a difference. Her passion for financial literacy is evident in her advocacy efforts, including her recent testimony at the Massachusetts State House supporting mandated financial literacy in schools. In addition to overseeing the bank’s financial literacy and community relations programs, Gerulaitis serves on multiple nonprofit boards and leads initiatives that strengthen the bank’s partnerships with regional organizations. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. School for Financial Studies and the American Bankers Assoc. Bank Marketing School, and will graduate from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking this June. She also earned an executive certificate in management and leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Alyson Weeks has been promoted to first vice president of Human Resources and Professional Development. With 16 years of service at Country Bank, including the past 10 years in the Human Resources function, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s culture and supporting its continued evolution. Her passion for developing people and building meaningful programs has strengthened professional growth opportunities for team members across the organization. In addition to her work at the bank, Weeks is an active member of the community, serving on the board of River East School-to-Career and as a member of the Pathfinder business technology advisory committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Worcester State University and a master’s degree in secondary education from American International College. Lorraine Askew has been promoted to assistant vice president and Retail Banking officer at the Ludlow banking center. A 23-year veteran of Country Bank, she brings extensive experience in customer service, retail banking, and team leadership. She is known for her strong mentorship and commitment to staff development, helping others grow into leadership roles. A dedicated community leader, Askew is actively involved with several organizations, including the Ludlow Community Center/Randall’s Boys and Girls Club, the VFW Auxiliary, the Get Your Pink On committee, and the Ludlow Rotary. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. School for Financial Studies and recently earned her associate degree in business administration from Holyoke Community College. Melissa Stefanowich has been promoted to assistant vice president and Retail Banking officer at the Belchertown banking center. With more than 17 years of experience in the banking industry, she has built a career defined by hard work, leadership, and a passion for service. Stefanowich is currently attending the New England School for Financial Studies and is a dedicated advocate for community causes, serving on the boards of Community Options, Belchertown Day School, and the Massachusetts/Rhode Island chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. She also serves on the bank’s diversity, equity, and inclusion council and has led her branch through consistent growth and success.

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Mike Oleksak

bankESB recently promoted Mike Oleksak, previously vice president, Commercial Lending, to the role of senior vice president, Commercial Lending team lead. Oleksak has 21 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2018. Before that, he was vice president, Commercial Lending at Westfield Bank, and before that, assistant vice president, Business Banking officer at United Bank. In his new role, he will oversee the Commercial Lending division’s strategic direction, operational management, and team development. This role is integral to driving portfolio growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering strong client relationships. Oleksak earned both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He also completed the LeadNY program at Cornell University, a training program that helps improve leadership skills, self-awareness, issues analysis, critical thinking, and civic engagement. He is currently treasurer on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts and is the soon to be president of the board of directors of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club. He has also coached West Springfield youth soccer since 2018. bankESB also announced the promotion of three other employees: Darci Furr, Betsy Schabacker, and Robyn Michaud. Furr was recently promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at bankESB’s 85 Broad St., Westfield office. She has 27 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 1997 as a teller. Throughout her tenure, she has held the roles of teller supervisor, assistant branch manager, and most recently branch officer in Westfield. In her new role, she will continue to ensure the day-to-day operations of the branch run smoothly, while supervising and supporting frontline staff and building strong relationships within the Westfield community. Furr earned an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College. She currently volunteers at the Westfield Soup Kitchen and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Westfield. Schabacker was recently promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at bankESB’s 134 College Highway, Southampton office. She has 21 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2004 as a teller. Throughout her time at the bank, she also held the role of senior teller, assistant branch manager, and, most recently, branch officer in Southampton. In this expanded role, she will have enhanced leadership responsibilities and will continue to deliver service to customers while playing a more active role in business development, community engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration. Schabacker earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Westfield State College. She is currently treasurer on the board of directors for Riverside Industries in Easthampton and is also a member of its development committee. Michaud was recently promoted to branch manager at bankESB’s 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office. She joined bankESB in 2018 as a teller. She has also worked as a personal banker, teller supervisor, and, most recently, senior assistant branch manager at the bank’s 605 Granby St., South Hadley office. In this new leadership role, she will have the opportunity to drive branch performance, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and lead business development efforts to grow the bank’s presence in the Easthampton community. Michaud earned a certificate in branch management from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. She currently volunteers for Westfield on Weekends, Junior Achievement, and Veterans in the Park, and enjoys attending local chamber events.

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Matthew Plasse

Community Bank recently welcomed Matthew Plasse as regional president of the bank’s New England market. Plasse will lead business development and community engagement activities while fostering strong alignment across the bank’s various lines of business in the region. He will report to President of Commercial Banking Matt Durkee, whom he succeeds in this leadership position. Plasse has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, serving customers in New England. Prior to Community Bank, he held various leadership and middle-market banking roles at M&T Bank and its acquired institutions, including People’s United Bank N.A. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, group manager for M&T Bank’s Commercial Banking division in Vermont. Plasse serves on the board of directors for the Vermont Community Loan Fund and is a member of the organization’s business loan committee. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Wake Forest University.

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Bulkley Richardson announced that Ryan Barry, partner, was selected as a 2025 Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, recognizing him as one of “the top construction lawyers across the Commonwealth.” Barry’s construction practice entails drafting and negotiating design and construction contracts for large and sophisticated projects, including academic buildings, hospitals, museums, nursing homes, resorts, manufacturing facilities, and high-end residences. He also advises clients on construction disputes and compliance with laws that govern prevailing wages, retainage, and liens. He has acted as counsel on large and complex projects with aggregate project costs exceeding $1 billion. Barry’s representative engagements include counseling on the building of a $300 million higher-education student center involving an internationally renowned architect; a $100 million advanced surgical and procedure wing for a large hospital; a $200 million, state-of-the-art academic science building; restoration and improvement of the federally protected historic home of a nationally celebrated writer; and a new dining hall construction for a preparatory school.

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George Timmons

Holyoke Community College (HCC) President George Timmons has joined Presidents for Latino Student Success, a group of college presidents and chancellors committed to making their campuses learning environments where Latino students — and all students — thrive. Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, created Presidents for Latino Student Success in 2014 to support institutional leaders who are transforming higher education. Through the network, Timmons will collaborate with Excelencia and other post-secondary leaders to leverage expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education at the national level. Timmons joins more than 150 leaders that belong to the Presidents for Latino Student Success network and lead the nation in enrolling and graduating Latino students.

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Sandy Mackovich

Kelly Thadison

Common Capital, the Springfield-based nonprofit loan fund and microlender, is expanding its capacity to serve local small businesses with two new staff hires. Sandy Mackovich has been hired as Common Capital’s new director of Lending, and Kelly Thadison has come on board as the newly created business navigator. In Mackovich’s prior position, she was senior analyst and Sales Operations manager for the Accion Opportunity Fund of San Jose, Calif., where she analyzed and underwrote commercial business loans for the nonprofit lender, focusing on underserved small businesses from low-income communities. At Common Capital, she will lead its award-winning lending program, recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the top microlender and Community Advantage lender in Massachusetts for several years running. Thadison’s history with Common Capital is extensive. She was a previous borrower who grew a successful salon business in Springfield and later used her own small-business experience to join Common Capital as a business assistance program consultant. Now as Common Capital’s business navigator, she will provide direct support to prospective applicants, helping them with business planning, projections, and applications.

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Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced the promotion of Shane Hall to vice president of Marketing. Hall began his career with PNCU as a summer intern in 2016 and joined the team full-time in 2018 after completing his master’s degree. He will continue to lead the Marketing department and oversee all facets of marketing strategy, communications, and community engagement. In his new role, he will continue to manage the marketing department and is responsible for the credit union’s digital marketing, advertising, sponsorships, and event coordination. He is known for his engaging public speaking style and active involvement in the community through hosting seminars, luncheons, and civic events on behalf of the credit union. A graduate of Merrimack College, Hall holds both a master’s degree in management and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and a minor in political science. He serves on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee and is also a board member for Providence Ministries. He is also an Eagle Scout and an active member of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, where he currently serves on the budget & audit committee, as well as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Curran Division 1 in Holyoke.

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Jason Cote

Nicole Pepin

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced that Jason Cote has been appointed Retail Banking officer, branch manager at the bank’s 300 Southampton Road location in Westfield. He will be responsible for overseeing customer service, retail and business product sales, business development, and community outreach. Other responsibilities include managing general operations and employee development within the branch. Cote joins Westfield Bank with 12 years of prior banking experience in multiple roles, including vice president, senior branch manager. Active within his community, he serves as a committee member for the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee Black Tie and Sneaker Gala. Hagan also announced that Nicole Pepin has been appointed assistant branch manager at the bank’s Park Street location in West Springfield. She will assist in managing all areas of the branch, including customer service, retail and business product sales, employee development, and general operations. Pepin began working for Westfield Bank 26 years ago as a teller in its Agawam location. She has worked in many of the bank’s communities, as both a teller and better banking specialist, before advancing to her current role. She graduated from Holyoke Community College with an associate degree in business administration.

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MicroTek Inc., a nonprofit wire component manufacturer that provides employment support to individuals with disabilities, announced the promotion of Ellie Labonte to the position of sales representative. Labonte began her career with MicroTek in 2017 as an assembler and progressed to a sales coordinator position, where she managed sales activities by supporting customers and coordinating production with the manufacturing floor. As a sales rep, she will focus on strengthening customer relationships and developing new opportunities. MicroTek also announced the promotion of Luz Fernandez and Erin Miller to sales coordinator roles. Both employees have significant product knowledge gained from on-the-floor experience as a production supervisor and tooling technician, respectively.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Company Notebook

Western Builders Celebrates 50 Years in Business

GRANBY — Western Builders will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 22. Since its founding in 1975, the firm has grown from a small general contracting company into a leader in commercial construction in the Western Mass. region. With a portfolio that includes affordable and market-rate housing, higher education renovations, senior living facilities, mixed-use developments, and historic rehabilitations, the company is known for its ability to solve complex problems, build strong relationships, and deliver lasting value. Western Builders will commemorate this milestone with a celebration with staff, partners, and community members in September. The company also plans to share stories and highlights from its five-decade history throughout the year. As the construction industry evolves, Western remains focused on sustainable building practices, embracing technology, and investing in the next generation of construction professionals, Hughes noted, and its renewed core values of determination, integrity, and accountability will drive the company forward into its next 50 years and beyond.

Tandem Bagel Opens Sixth Location in Ludlow

LUDLOW — Tandem Bagel Co. has opened its sixth location in Western Mass. along the riverwalk in Ludlow, in the newly redeveloped mill buildings. The location offers views of the Chicopee River and is within walking distance of the historic downtown and new housing development, the Residences at Mill 8 & 10. Tandem Bagel was established with the mission to support local producers and contribute to the economy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 23 with the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the opening.

Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley Awards Grants to Nonprofits

BELCHERTOWN — Dr. Mary Ann Rubis and Liz Reeves, service committee chairs for the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, announced that spring 2025 service grants have been awarded to four organizations: Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts, Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force, YWCA of Western Massachusetts, and Girls Inc. of the Valley. Grants ranging from $100 to $2,000 are awarded twice annually, in May and November, by the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley as part of Zonta’s mission to make a better world for women and girls. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this spring, Girls on the Run is the only national out-of-school-time program of its kind, underscoring the important connection between physical and emotional health and empowering adolescent girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last a lifetime. Program Manager Coleen Ryan said Zonta’s gift will help support youth who could not otherwise afford to participate. The River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force is a community-driven, community-led task force covering Ware, Warren, and Hardwick. Its goal is to prevent and respond to domestic violence through community-led projects. Deb Shepard from Behavioral Health Network said Zonta’s gift will help support the Library Book Project on Consent and Boundaries for ages 0-8. With a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, the YWCA of Western Massachusetts serves women and children who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and homelessness. CEO Liz Dineen and Communications Director Tiera Wright said the grant from Zonta would boost their efforts to educate families in the Y’s shelter about eating locally sourced, fresh fruits and vegetables, and to show that it’s not just healthier, but more affordable, too. A positive youth development organization serving Hampden County girls and young women ages 5-18, Girls Inc. of the Valley provides hands-on programs that focus on long-term academic/literacy support and enrichment, social emotional skill building, college and career readiness, and leadership training to empower youth and prepare them for successful futures. Executive Director Suzanne Parker and Lakisha Coppedge, director of the Licensed School Age Program, said Zonta’s gift will underscore the girls’ connection to the organization, increase their safety, and increase the visibility of the organization in the community.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank’s Northfield Branch Turns 50

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the 50th anniversary of its Northfield branch. To commemorate this milestone, the bank hosted a celebration on May 19 at the branch, located at 144 Main St., Northfield. The Northfield branch has been a cornerstone of the community for a half-century, providing personalized banking services and supporting local growth. “On behalf of the Northfield branch, we would like to thank all of our customers,” said Kristen Canedy, branch manager. “We are proud to have served this community for 50 years and look forward to the next 50.”

Holyoke Mall Begins Center Enhancement Project

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall announced the start of its Center Enhancement Project to revitalize and refresh the property with a number of improvements. Over the next several months, customers will see enhancements including repaving lots and replacing curbs, updating landscaping, and painting the exterior of the mall. During this time, traffic patterns and available parking areas will be subject to change, and traffic will be redirected as needed. While work is ongoing, the PVTA bus stop has been temporarily relocated. The stop located in the yellow lot near JCPenney has moved to the lower green lot near Best Buy and the outer ring road. This relocation will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.

AIC Introduces New Programs in Computer Science, IT

SPRINGFIELD — The School of Business, Arts, and Sciences at American International College (AIC) will launch two new undergraduate programs in computer science and information technology (IT) beginning this fall. Offered as majors and minors, the programs were developed in collaboration with Google to prepare students for in-demand roles in the technology sector. With employment in technology-related fields projected to grow by approximately 22% over the next decade, AIC graduates of these programs will be equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue careers in high-growth areas in Massachusetts and across the country. The programs emphasize project-based learning, enabling students to build portfolios that showcase their work. Students will develop job-ready skills and graduate with credentials that employers seek. Those enrolled in the IT program will also be prepared to sit for two industry-leading CompTIA certification exams before graduation. AIC is collaborating with the Lower Cost Models for Independent Colleges Consortium and Rize Education to deliver these programs. Approximately 80% of coursework will take place on campus, with the remaining 20% delivered online. Through this partnership, AIC students gain access to a nationally recognized curriculum aligned with current industry standards and expectations.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

RS Concrete Pumping Corp., 72 Riverview Ave., Agawam, MA 01001. Oleg Aliyev, same. Concrete pumping services.

AMHERST

Perennial People Inc., 39 Amity Place, Amherst, MA 01002. Cimberli Kearns, 68 Harrison Ave., Suite 605, Boston, MA 02111. Nonprofit organization uniting people to reclaim land and transform underutilized spaces into productive gardens.

CHICOPEE

Lucky Cheng Restaurant Inc., 920 Meadow St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Yun Xia Lin, same. Chinese restaurant.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Nextgen Leadership Development Corp., 40 Linden Ave., East Longmeadow, MA, 01028. Mary Boadu, same. Recruits highly trained financial professionals into financial companies and helps the companies increase their distribution channels.

HOLYOKE

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

LONGMEADOW

MC Consulting Services Inc., 513 Williams St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Mariana Ciobanu, same. Consulting services.

NORTHAMPTON

Pedigo Services Corp., 122 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060. Jonathan Pedigo, 8902 Clearview Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462. Produces theater and provides software development services to clients.

PITTSFIELD

Apono, Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rom Carmel, same. Software.

Balanced Behavior Consulting Inc., 80 McIntosh Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jessica Drohan, same. Behavior consulting.

Gaya Technologies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jean Pierre Vertil, same. Software for insurance brokers to help them quote and service policies.

Kim L Brown Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kim Brown, same. Commercial property and casualty insurance.

Ourly, Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ryan Tlustosch, same. Temporary staffing services.

Retail Management Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Steve Morris, P.O. Box 25676, Woodbury, MN 55125. Retail business consulting and management.

Tregshield Bio Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Fablen Depis, same. Biotechnology.

SHELBURNE FALLS

Solar Equity Collective Inc., 1 Ashfield St., Suite #4, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. Lynn Benander, same. Nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities to take charge of their own development, with a mission to advance community-led and community-owned clean energy solutions that empower low- and moderate-income communities, while working to combat poverty, promote environmental sustainability, and foster public education by expanding access to renewable energy resources, reducing energy costs, and supporting local ownership.

SOUTHWICK

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America Ltd., 104 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Masao Ichikawa, same. Sales, maintenance, and installation of broadcasting, industrial, and crucial camera equipment.

SPRINGFIELD

Kish 1 Corp., 1343 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Saeed Ahmad, same. Convenience store.

Point A Point B Transportation Corp., 37 Halsey St., Springfield, MA 01104. Nicholas Norris, same. Transportation services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Amanda’s Health & Wellness Corp., 150 Front St., #1B, West Springfield, MA 01089. Wendy Mota, same. E-commerce, health, beauty, and wellness product retailer.

SSS Express Inc., 74 Hanover St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Sergey Shovgan, same. Trucking services.

WILBRAHAM

Play for MKJ Inc., 9 Millbrook Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Shawn Fitzalbert James, 10735 Brandie Meadow Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078. Nonprofit organization established to solicit and receive contributions, grants, membership fees, donations, gifts, bequests, and devises for basketball.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2025.

AMHERST

Amethyst Swim Lessons & Clinics
266 South Pleasant St.
Lianne McCluskey

Ripple Effect Massage and Wellness
441 West St., Suite D
Cynthia Bright

Traditional Massage and Bodywork, LMT
409 Main St., Unit 212
Sujun Li

HOLYOKE

Banner Queen
16 Grover St.
Ammy JohnQuest

Barber 4 Life
329 High St.
Juan Sanchez

Fini’s Farm Produce
1 Fini Road
Alan Fini

HMC Specialty Pharmacy
575 Beech St.
Holyoke Medical Center

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
50 Holyoke St.
Hobby Lobby Inc.

JD’s Clothing & Collectibles
146 High St.
Jose Famania

Journeys Kidz #7007
50 Holyoke St.
Genesco Inc.

Juan Deli Mini Mart
95 High St.
Juan Castano Perez

KBBK Arts/Witchcreek Arts
202 Walnut St.
Betty Kaplowitz, Kristen Bachler

Marcus Printing
750 Main St.
Marcus Printing Co.

MissionCare
35 Holy Family Road
Holyoke Care Center LLC

MRLR Property Maintenance
35 Davis St.
Mark LaRose

Nick’s Nest
1597 Northampton St.
Jennifer Chateauneuf, Kevin Chateauneuf

Shades and Blinds
32 Florida Dr.
Dmitriy Bazukin

SOUTHWICK

Auburn Brown Advertising and Promotions
142 South Longyard Road
Andrea Hunter

B&E Tool Co. Inc.
10 Hudson Dr.
Jeff Tobias

B. Charles Real Estate Holding Co. LLC
22 Tannery Road
Scott Lamon

Fair Shake TCG
36 South Loomis St.
Matthew Frailey

Kim Cole’s Cleaning
26 Fernwood Road
Kimberly Cole

Laughing Duck Jewelry
5 Point Grove Road
Diane Gale

Mark’s Property Services
45 Hillside Road
Mark Kuchachik

New England Bikes
512 College Highway
Seth James

Southwick Beekeeping Supply LLC
526 College Highway
William Crawford III

Tynic Landscaping LLC
22 Tannery Road
Scott Lamon

WESTFIELD

Fritzie’s Roamers
962 Southampton Road
Karl Krueger

Lawn Pro
99 Springfield Road
William Paquette

Nicole Williams
33 Woodcliff Dr.
Nicole Perry

Oleksak Home Services LLC
31 Schumann Dr.
Oleksak Home Services LLC

Spotless Works Cleaning Co.
34 Orange St., #1
Rebekah Cyr

SRC Consulting
31 Cara Lane
Shawn Czepiel

Stonehenge Movers
26 Duboi St., #1
Daniel Shamir

Up Yonder Collectibles
27B Day Ave.
Justin Tanner

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Bankruptcies

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

Almawlaa, Fawaz S.
143 Beacon Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2025

Alvarez, Ivette
300 East Main St., Apt. 7 D
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Angiulo, Kirsten Marie
8 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Arroyo, Dalma Michelle
30 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119-1030
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/29/2025

Bean, Dennis R.
Bean, Roberta M.
228 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/17/2025

Belisle, Leah M.
227 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2025

Bosak, Angela L.
39 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Brodeur, Wendy M.
116 Main Blvd.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Castillo, Jose L.
38 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/22/2025

Collins, Margaret C.
75 Pleasant St., Apt. G207
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/28/2025

DeForge, Jason
DeForge, Tracy
252 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Dube, Dennis
PO Box 6283
Holyoke, MA 01041-6283
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/26/2025

Dukette, Ross
66 Stony Lane
25Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/22/2025

Elliott, David W.
Elliott, Kristyn
43 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/26/2025

Espresso Time Co.
Suchodolski, Thomas T.
162 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/22/2025

Finkle, Jessica
35 Homestead Ave.
Russell, MA 01071-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Fleming, Thomas K.
76 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/22/2025

Foster, Mark A.
Collins-Foster, Kathleen
4 Becker St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Frisbie, Lori J.
85 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/27/2025

Gilman, Kristin Celeste
85 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/30/2025

Goodreau, Michael J.
Goodreau, Alyssa M.
191 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/29/2025

Goodwin, Roy James
85 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/30/2025

Hoban, Francis X.
94 Red Fox Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/23/2025

Houston, Brittany
853 Arrmory St.
Springfield, MA 01109-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/18/2025

Huffer, James-Michael
57 Martha St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/21/2025

Johnson, Shatarra Danyale
18 Healey St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/18/2025

Jones, Claudine M.
108 Albermarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/17/2025

Labbe, Glen David
486 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/28/2025

Lalashius, Joel J.
14 Wells Park Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025
Lamica, Michael A.
19 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/25/2025

McKee, Joseph R.
89 Jamica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/22/2025

Ortiz, Carlos Manuel
119 Riverboat Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/25/2025

Rios, David A.
58 Belmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/29/2025

Rosario, Doris
a/k/a Feliciano, Doris
187 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/18/2025

Rossi, Nancy S.
80 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/24/2025

Rucki, Nicole C.
258 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/18/2025

Vazquez, Elizabeth K.
14 Eldert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/21/2025

Veremchuk, Peter
44 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/23/2025

Weller, Anjelica H.
8 Bradford Dr., Apt. D
25302307Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/17/2025

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

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

326 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Law LT
Seller: Christopher Paine
Date: 05/08/25

BERNARDSTON

940 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $386,500
Buyer: Sarah J. Marquesen
Seller: Shelley Nicholson
Date: 05/09/25

BUCKLAND

13 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Marc Carcio
Seller: Sarah Davenport
Date: 05/05/25

44 Green St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Trey D. Jones
Seller: Olcoz-Lawson Int.
Date: 04/30/25

1 Old State St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Donald Evan Woodyard TR
Seller: Timothy D. Heffner
Date: 04/30/25

CHARLEMONT

17 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Hawks River LLC
Seller: Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort LLC
Date: 05/06/25

7 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Hawks River LLC
Seller: Zoar Outdoor Ave. Resort LLC
Date: 05/06/25

1859 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $930,000
Buyer: John Karlin
Seller: Timothy M. Atwater
Date: 05/01/25

COLRAIN

201 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Amy Taylor
Seller: Donna Maceay
Date: 04/29/25

CONWAY

111 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $142,113
Buyer: David M. Patterson
Seller: David M. Patterson
Date: 05/06/25

ERVING

5 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jeremy D. Klepadlo
Seller: Richard Heath
Date: 05/01/25

GILL

31 Riverview Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $471,000
Buyer: Allegra M. Hyde
Seller: Carter Jr., Russell E., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/25

GREENFIELD

482 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $169,325
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Gerald J. Framer
Date: 05/06/25

HEATH

535 Route 8A
Heath, MA 01339
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Brisson
Seller: Heidi Griswold
Date: 05/05/25

MONTAGUE

342 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andrew Reed
Seller: Justin D. Killeen
Date: 05/09/25

ORANGE

20 Bacon St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David J. Faulkner
Seller: Alexander Vera
Date: 04/30/25

25 Center Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Darren A. Rosa
Seller: Ricky K. Sluder
Date: 04/29/25

87 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Benjamin W. Minty
Seller: James H. King
Date: 05/08/25

67 Fountain St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Moses McNamara
Seller: Reenson Realty LLC
Date: 05/09/25

15 McCarthy Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Erin R. Gaffney
Seller: Reginald C. Haughton
Date: 05/09/25

22 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Maddyson-Taylor R. Welch
Seller: Ronald J. Maillet
Date: 04/29/25

56 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Athol Realty Investors LLC
Seller: Yiqiang Huang
Date: 05/06/25

295 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Cornestone Homebuying LLC
Seller: Katherine I. Laclair
Date: 04/30/25

SHELBURNE

97 Lucy Fiske Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Andrew Zadroga
Seller: Lindsey Adamski
Date: 05/07/25

SUNDERLAND

352 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: John Graves
Seller: Jennifer Garder
Date: 04/30/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

51 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: No Limit Assets LLC
Seller: Hence, Ronald M., (Estate)
Date: 05/01/25

19 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jacob S. Mendez
Seller: Tracy Tavares
Date: 04/30/25

5 Capua Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Akin Karadas
Seller: Heath Trudell
Date: 05/01/25

18 Cesan St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Nikolay N. Nedeoglo
Seller: Brittany A. Graziano
Date: 04/30/25

54 Chapin St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erin Burns
Seller: Sadiq A. Elias
Date: 04/30/25

20 Conifer Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: William E. Lee
Seller: James P. Craven
Date: 05/01/25

31 Cosgrove Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Walsh, Karen E., (Estate)
Date: 05/05/25

36-38 Hope Farms Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Bulldog Realty Group LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/05/25

274 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erin Burns
Seller: Ste Properties LLC
Date: 04/30/25

92 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: 92 Poplar St. Real Estate LLC
Seller: Car Wash Holdings LLC
Date: 05/02/25

92 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Humberto Padilla
Seller: Tedeschi Properties LLC
Date: 04/30/25

123 South St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Jessica R. Harrelson
Seller: Maa Property LLC
Date: 04/30/25

1341 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rick J. Zappala
Seller: Vasquez Remodeling Inc.
Date: 05/05/25

35 Trinity Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Kelly Donner
Seller: John Finnegan
Date: 05/02/25

74 White Fox Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Chestnut Hill Homes LLC
Seller: Gallerani, Joanne E., (Estate)
Date: 04/29/25

52 Zacks Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $346,332
Buyer: Diana Paskal
Seller: William I. Kukharchuk
Date: 05/06/25

BLANDFORD

43 Otis Tolland Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Andrew L. Bloom
Seller: Andrew J. Quinn
Date: 04/30/25

BRIMFIELD

71 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $385,071
Buyer: James L. Sherman
Seller: Thomas J. Russo
Date: 05/02/25

55 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $636,500
Buyer: David J. Pipenger
Seller: Richard A. Buck
Date: 05/01/25

CHESTER

424 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Tara V. Murante
Seller: Nicholas R. Mason
Date: 04/30/25

CHICOPEE

279 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Michael Derby
Seller: Tracy Laduke
Date: 05/09/25

458 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Eldridge
Seller: Carolyn F. Whitmore
Date: 04/30/25

528 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Eaton, Steven, (Estate)
Date: 05/08/25

319 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Immacolata Silvestri
Seller: Lara Sharp
Date: 05/08/25

144 Deane St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Abigail N. Beauregard
Seller: Christine Vierthaler
Date: 05/09/25

52 Dillon St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Yevgeniy Mikhaylichenko
Seller: Atasheny TR
Date: 04/30/25

162 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Logan Lacroix
Seller: Kawrin G. Polanco
Date: 04/30/25

43 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Barbara T. Marzan
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 05/05/25

20 Glendale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Emily Laroche
Seller: Adasiewicz, Thomas W., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/25

32 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Coptic Orthodox Patriarch
Seller: Greek Orthodox Community Holyoke
Date: 05/05/25

523 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: WMass Land Acquisition LLC
Seller: Westover Shops LLC
Date: 05/02/25

99 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Kayla Staples
Seller: Onyx Investments LLC
Date: 04/30/25

15 Leonard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Dugan
Seller: Ryan J. Manning
Date: 04/30/25

46 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert A. Moore
Seller: Bielech FT
Date: 05/01/25

63 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Dianelise Acevedo
Seller: Leon H. Griffeth
Date: 04/30/25

102 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Robert E. Moriarty
Date: 05/09/25

1730 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Armando S. Santana
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 04/30/25

49 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Jaclyn Berube
Seller: Amy F. Zwaan
Date: 04/29/25

120 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Adam E. Lyon
Seller: Welch, Timothy G., (Estate)
Date: 04/28/25

380 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Richard Del Cristo
Seller: Pauline R. Dupuis
Date: 05/01/25

27 Otis St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Christine H. Dibella TR
Seller: Joshua M. Johnson
Date: 04/30/25

43 Percy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Burati
Seller: Brian Root
Date: 05/05/25

17 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jameson Lolos
Seller: Nancy A. Paul
Date: 05/06/25

97 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Jaime Abbott
Seller: Carol Bogdanovich
Date: 05/09/25

127 Schoolhouse Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Kayla Camacho
Seller: Lawrence A. Labrie
Date: 04/29/25

441 Shawinigan Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 445 Shawinigan JMC LLC
Seller: Boisvert, Kelvin R., (Estate)
Date: 05/06/25

445 Shawinigan Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 445 Shawinigan JMC LLC
Seller: Boisvert, Kelvin R., (Estate)
Date: 05/06/25

34 Spring St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $223,200
Buyer: Sara E. Mackiewicz
Seller: Michael E. Casper
Date: 05/09/25

564 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: 564 Chicopee Springs LLC
Seller: Rose M. Calero
Date: 05/01/25

17 Sunnyside St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: Fabiola Ladoucher
Seller: Ryan P. McEwan
Date: 05/02/25

1645 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Daro Kem
Seller: Daniele, Olimpia, (Estate)
Date: 05/09/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

287 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: R. A. Rodriguez-Blanco
Seller: Steven P. Edwards
Date: 04/30/25

63 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Randy Parisi
Seller: Evelyn Carpenter
Date: 05/05/25

22 Donald Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Sullivan S. Douglas
Seller: Giovanni Montefusco
Date: 04/28/25

285 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $309,500
Buyer: Michaela L. Hughes
Seller: Michael J. Ross
Date: 04/29/25

144 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Mary A. Trombly
Seller: Michael R. Bednaz
Date: 05/09/25

5 Michel St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Madeline K. Rush
Seller: Nicole Garabedian
Date: 04/30/25

671 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $287,125
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: SN1 Properties LLC
Date: 05/07/25

239 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Wafae Laarej
Seller: 1st Congregational Church Of East Longmeadow
Date: 04/29/25

4 Redin Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ryan W. Mullins
Seller: Joshua A. Senecal
Date: 04/29/25

17 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Adam J. Moses
Seller: Mary L. Sando
Date: 05/09/25

28 Savoy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ye S. Kotorobay
Seller: Jennifer Quynn-Dale
Date: 05/08/25

22 Young Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $391,500
Buyer: Timothy Eshak
Seller: Samuel O’Hearn
Date: 05/07/25

HAMPDEN

99 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Kala F. Bourque
Seller: Cumberland Blues RT
Date: 05/02/25

45 River Park Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joseph Sullivan
Seller: Cheryl A. Dorn
Date: 05/05/25

72 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Mohamed Abdullahi
Seller: Adesina A. Adegoke
Date: 04/30/25

190 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Connor R. Humphries
Seller: Brandon M. Laux
Date: 05/06/25

12 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Nicholas Turnberg
Seller: GM FT
Date: 05/01/25

HOLYOKE

251 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Holyoke Project LLC
Seller: Draymore Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/25

18 Center St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Roberto Camacho
Seller: Max Source LLC
Date: 04/28/25

85 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Elver E. Acosta
Seller: Sapataria Coelho LLC
Date: 05/02/25

864-866 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Allan Jean-Baptiste
Seller: Behyar J. Roohi
Date: 05/02/25

49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Reina I. Rodriguez
Seller: Real Estate Investors Northeast LLC
Date: 05/06/25

2-1/2 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Debbie S. Martinez-Ayala
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/25

14 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: B&B Real Estate LLC
Seller: Carboneau, Dennis E., (Estate)
Date: 05/06/25

1-9 Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ella Sussman
Seller: Michael Yelle
Date: 05/02/25

30 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Todd A. McGee
Seller: Patrick D. Bresnahan
Date: 05/02/25

35 North Summer St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Albert J. Prokop
Seller: Manuel E. Rivera
Date: 05/06/25

98 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 2227 & 2245 Godby Road LLC
Seller: McKenzie Brothers Realty LLC
Date: 05/01/25

9 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Caitlin Moran
Seller: Stephen G. Antil
Date: 05/06/25

16 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Lisa Poehler
Seller: Aaron E. Maheu
Date: 04/29/25

LONGMEADOW

28 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $584,000
Buyer: Thomas George
Seller: John M. Sadak
Date: 05/08/25

360 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $516,000
Buyer: Joseph Herda
Seller: Susan A. Prairie
Date: 05/08/25

4 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Daniel H. Henning
Seller: Matthew P. Tanis
Date: 04/30/25

87 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Olivia M. Minardi
Seller: Diane V. Minalga
Date: 05/09/25

137 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: David Schnorbus
Seller: MA Cardinal Group LLC
Date: 05/09/25

77 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Michael L. Manning
Seller: Naylor Nation Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/01/25

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 68
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,900
Buyer: Mhi Builders LLC
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 05/09/25

24 Balsam Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Caitlin A. Alves
Seller: Mhi Builders LLC
Date: 04/30/25

382 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Henry Mercado
Seller: Joewie M. Reyes
Date: 05/08/25

143 James St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Seller: Bamford, Daniel, (Estate)
Date: 05/07/25

5 Marion Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Sharon Stagg
Seller: Summit Ridge Builders Inc.
Date: 04/29/25

12 Rood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Roland P. Joyner
Seller: Manuel F. Cheria
Date: 04/30/25

183 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Andrew Carlson
Seller: Nystrom Sr., Richard R., (Estate)
Date: 05/02/25

MONSON

294 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Mason
Seller: Frank W. Hull
Date: 05/09/25

167-1/2 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ariel Sandoval
Seller: Sarah L. Piette
Date: 05/02/25

32 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Gregory Gebo
Seller: Patricia A. Finch
Date: 04/30/25

130 Stebbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Laurent B. Olivier
Seller: Gene R. Smith
Date: 04/30/25

PALMER

100 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mohammad Abidallah
Seller: Hussein S. Akbar
Date: 04/29/25

8 Christine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Kayla Fisher
Seller: Targaryen RT
Date: 05/08/25

3016 Foster St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Robert T. Sjodahl
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 04/30/25

14 Lauren Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Mary F. Thompson
Seller: So M. Chau
Date: 04/30/25

1400 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Tayjah Jones
Seller: Erin L. Ruggiano
Date: 05/07/25

1242-B South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: 51 Summit Avenue LLC
Seller: Todd M. Stafford
Date: 05/05/25

RUSSELL

184 Main St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Brooks A. Benford
Seller: Rettie, Stephen E., (Estate)
Date: 05/01/25

SPRINGFIELD

66 Alvin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jennings C. Kelley
Seller: Joanne M. Meara
Date: 05/09/25

17 Ashley St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Reyna F. DeOrtega
Seller: Mer Realty LLC
Date: 04/29/25

3-7 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $287,125
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: SN1 Properties LLC
Date: 05/07/25

114 Barrington Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $490,900
Buyer: Elton F. Gartman
Seller: Alwin L. Burke
Date: 05/07/25

1577 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Xavier C. Alvelo
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/25

65 Bellevue Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Feliciano Bonilla
Seller: Brace, Ronald Jeffery, (Estate)
Date: 05/07/25

833-835 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Isabella Dos Santos
Seller: Belmont Avenue RT
Date: 04/30/25

885-887 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Hector L. Vazquez-Mejia
Seller: Leslie J. Rivers RET
Date: 05/01/25

472 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: 484 Boston Road Realty LLC
Seller: Springfield Boston Road BLD LLC
Date: 04/28/25

484 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: 484 Boston Road Realty LLC
Seller: Springfield Boston Road Bld LLC
Date: 04/28/25

500 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: 484 Boston Road Realty LLC
Seller: Springfield Boston Road Bld LLC
Date: 04/28/25

8 Braywood Circle
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jack Ormeche
Seller: Sharla D. Zamora RET
Date: 04/30/25

90 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: CG Estates LLC
Seller: A2Zlh Portfolio Holdings LLC
Date: 04/30/25

85 Carando Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: 85-87 Carando Realty LLC
Seller: Grant Realty LLC
Date: 05/09/25

572-574 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $477,000
Buyer: Manuela Olivares
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 05/02/25

33 Churchill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Edwin J. Lopez
Seller: Hebert-Dancik, Elaine, (Estate)
Date: 05/09/25

77 Coleman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Our Legacy LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Puente
Date: 05/01/25

374 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $196,800
Buyer: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Seller: Krista Santiago
Date: 04/30/25

32 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Hispanic Resources Inc.
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/07/25

97 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Quilino Perez
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/25

185 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: J&L Home Improvements LLC
Seller: Shannon C. Paquette
Date: 05/08/25

31 East Bay Path Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Barbara V. Pereira
Seller: Ibrahim M. Aljashaam
Date: 05/08/25

53 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Britaney N. Guzman-Bailey
Seller: Jaime B. Margolis
Date: 04/30/25

77 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: P&R Investments LLC
Seller: Kerby Roberson
Date: 05/07/25

149 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Douglas J. Dichard
Date: 05/09/25

443-445 Franklin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Welmer A. Lopez-Ramos
Seller: H&P Investments LLC
Date: 05/09/25

72 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Akofa Modey
Seller: Michelle Alvarado
Date: 04/30/25

157 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Meghan M. Rosso
Seller: Nancy M. Kloczko
Date: 04/29/25

84 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $261,300
Buyer: Dylan Roda
Seller: Eyeri M. Perez-Padilla
Date: 05/05/25

37 Gourley Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Logan N. Bono
Seller: Joseph M. Kenney
Date: 04/28/25

55 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Jesus Vega
Date: 05/09/25

13 Greentree Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $376,075
Buyer: Albania G. De Cabrera
Seller: Dwight G. Parkes
Date: 05/02/25

166 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Sarah Takasaki
Seller: Alice Cortes
Date: 05/08/25

25-27 Hutchinson St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Lucia R. Aybar
Seller: Wilfredo Rodriguez
Date: 05/09/25

27 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jose R. Almonte
Seller: Diane Debarge
Date: 05/06/25

46 Kane St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Florita Ayala
Seller: Albania G. De Cabrera
Date: 05/02/25

56 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Yves M. Alexandre
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 05/05/25

120 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vms Capital LLC
Seller: Linda M. Salemi
Date: 04/30/25

199 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Shekyara Johnson
Seller: Joel Pumarejo
Date: 05/08/25

72 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Allene Harris LLC
Seller: Better Builders Construction LLC
Date: 04/30/25

903 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Osvaldo Colon
Seller: Zully Guvenc
Date: 05/08/25

138-140 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Natasha Cortes
Seller: Jose A. Morera
Date: 05/08/25

252 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robert Bigler
Seller: Mary A. Cleary
Date: 05/01/25

26 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michele Lacy
Seller: Martha L. Garcia
Date: 05/01/25

66 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Altagracia M. Rodriguez
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 05/05/25

116 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Diane M. Pratt
Date: 05/06/25

52 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Isaiah Ortiz
Seller: Ian T. Iwinski
Date: 04/30/25

11-15 Moore St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Hoang Vo
Seller: E. & D. Stovall LLC
Date: 05/07/25

Morton St. (rear)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vms Capital LLC
Seller: Linda M. Salemi
Date: 04/30/25

635 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Sammy W. Spano
Seller: Gagne, Michael P., (Estate)
Date: 05/07/25

3 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Numeri Capital Investors LLC
Seller: Brenda Colon
Date: 05/01/25

18 Northway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jessica Kane
Seller: Oskrmy Properties LLC
Date: 04/30/25

1333 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kenneth M. Daviau
Seller: Geecaa Investments LLC
Date: 05/07/25

107-109 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Tyeka Robinson
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 04/30/25

65 Patterson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Hien Hguyen
Seller: Cossette Int.
Date: 05/01/25

54 Phillips Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Ryan Randall Realty LLC
Seller: Luis Pagan
Date: 04/28/25

48 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Kristina F. Deome
Seller: Linda M. Carbone
Date: 05/06/25

191 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: William E. Carmody
Seller: Nancy Vaz
Date: 04/30/25

59 Pine Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Luis A. Negron
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 04/28/25

213 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $496,000
Buyer: Aklilu K. Hailu
Seller: Northern Flooring & Remodeling
Date: 04/28/25

169 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Marie A. Pierresaint
Seller: Saklaa RT
Date: 05/02/25

50-52 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kenia A. Rodriguez-Gomez
Seller: Naylor Nation Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/29/25

104 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Bao Nguyen
Seller: Sha B. Pradhan
Date: 05/02/25

32-34 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,750
Buyer: Methuselah RT
Seller: Joseph A. Lapointe
Date: 05/08/25

222 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Juan M. Ramos
Seller: Troy Remillard
Date: 05/02/25

583 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Twomarks NT
Seller: Onota Realty LLC
Date: 05/01/25

63 State Street Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Nordia Brown
Seller: Value Properties LLC
Date: 04/29/25

172 Sunridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Cheryl E. Smith
Seller: Grecia Valonen
Date: 05/09/25

50-52 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $272,400
Buyer: Methuselah RT
Seller: Sheila Payen
Date: 04/30/25

286 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Maribel Maldonado
Seller: Cheryl A. Olschafskie
Date: 04/29/25

363 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ashley King
Seller: St. Marie, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 05/05/25

100-102 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Harlem E. Sanchez
Seller: Luis R. Castillo-Ruiz
Date: 05/02/25

15 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Alondra Morales
Seller: Feliciano Bonilla
Date: 05/02/25

36 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Rene Negron
Seller: Tuan T. Bui
Date: 04/30/25

126 Wheeler Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Rhonda Watts
Seller: Harry Nieves
Date: 05/06/25

480 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $516,000
Buyer: Kordell A. Kwarko
Seller: JJS Capital Investments LLC
Date: 05/09/25

393-395 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Eridania Arias
Seller: Gama Investments LLC
Date: 04/30/25

65 Wilshire Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Hilario Guerrero
Seller: Fallah Razzak
Date: 04/30/25

SOUTHWICK

45 Coes Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Dominic Bia
Seller: Pete H. Goucher
Date: 04/29/25

535 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $980,000
Buyer: 535 College Highway LLC
Seller: Depalma Realty Inc.
Date: 05/07/25

85 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Agilitas Energy Inc.
Seller: Michael A. Burns
Date: 05/06/25

42 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alexandru Pascal
Seller: Michael R. Burns
Date: 05/02/25

13 Great Brook Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Yuliya Divnich
Seller: Daniel T. Meggison
Date: 05/05/25

22 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Agilitas Energy Inc.
Seller: Michael A. Burns
Date: 05/06/25

108 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $213,750
Buyer: Point Grove Road Realty LLC
Seller: White & Lenihan Inc.
Date: 05/07/25

110 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $213,750
Buyer: Point Grove Road Realty LLC
Seller: White & Lenihan Inc.
Date: 05/07/25

112 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $213,750
Buyer: Point Grove Road Realty LLC
Seller: White & Lenihan Inc.
Date: 05/07/25

276 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Andrew Felix
Seller: Richard R. Deaton
Date: 05/06/25

203 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Noel J. Winter
Seller: Laura Ronghi
Date: 04/30/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 14
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/07/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 19
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/07/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

62 Bridle Path Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Shaheen Z. Shaghaghi
Seller: Brian J. Clune
Date: 05/09/25

134 Christopher Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Brianna Difronzo
Seller: Sharbel J. Hannoush
Date: 04/28/25

19 Deer Run Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Matthew L. Krokov
Seller: Alan R. Guilbault
Date: 05/09/25

71 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Lori A. Nelson
Seller: Lori A. Nelson
Date: 05/01/25

230 High Meadow Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $623,725
Buyer: Heath E. Trudell
Seller: William C. Simonet
Date: 05/01/25

14 Kelly Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ayisha Gimala
Seller: William L. Levine
Date: 04/28/25

1038 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Roger C. Ayotte
Seller: Linda S. Elgin
Date: 05/01/25

291 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Shawn Coulombe
Seller: Robert L. Tassinari RET
Date: 04/30/25

1468 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Ben Shokov
Seller: Craig Anderson
Date: 04/29/25

352 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: McDonalds USA LLC
Seller: Apple Ridge Realty LLC
Date: 05/08/25

104 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $511,000
Buyer: Steven H. Vaum
Seller: Sara A. Krokov
Date: 05/09/25

99 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,995,000
Buyer: Town Of West Springfield
Seller: Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.
Date: 05/07/25

55 Westwood Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $116,666
Buyer: Karen Wendler
Seller: Dorothy B. Wendler TR
Date: 04/29/25

73 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Marc Dulaimy
Seller: Marieta Birlad
Date: 05/08/25

WESTFIELD

2 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Neil Peloquin
Seller: Elisabeth Titus
Date: 04/30/25

15 Brimfield Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $866,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Viale
Seller: High Point Finance LLC
Date: 05/02/25

15 Hamilton Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $487,000
Buyer: Edward W. Dugard
Seller: Smith, Daniel J., (Estate)
Date: 05/07/25

267 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Arnold A. Pereira
Seller: FHB Realty LLP
Date: 05/05/25

12 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Destin Craven
Seller: 12 Meadow Street Land Trust
Date: 05/07/25

32 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Birlad TR
Seller: Ivan Mokan
Date: 05/08/25

133 Mullen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Linda S. Elgin
Seller: Cynthia Ciarcia
Date: 05/01/25

303 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $719,900
Buyer: Oleksandr Melnychuk
Seller: Mary E. Blair
Date: 04/30/25

3 Norton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $307,224
Buyer: D. & A. Investments LLC
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 05/02/25

27 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: Xi Chen
Seller: Giberson Construction Inc.
Date: 05/02/25

66 Stoney Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Ross Dukette
Date: 04/29/25

28 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Shay
Seller: Yevgeniy Mikhaylichenko
Date: 04/30/25

3 Vernon St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Our Legacy LLC
Seller: Pixley, Calvin D., (Estate)
Date: 04/29/25

10 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Pachot, Valentin, (Estate)
Date: 05/09/25

WILBRAHAM

2022 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Kat Real Estate LLC
Seller: 2022 Boston Road LLC
Date: 05/01/25

2138 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,525,000
Buyer: 2138 Boston Road Real Estate LLC
Seller: Car Wash Holdings LLC
Date: 05/02/25

3264 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Logan S. MacPhail
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 05/09/25

5 Circle Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jenna M. Perez
Seller: Pinaki Pal
Date: 04/28/25

16 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Tristan L. Adams
Seller: Chestnut Hill Homes LLC
Date: 05/07/25

12 Hillcrest Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Yegor Stefantsev
Seller: Emi Investments LLC
Date: 04/30/25

2 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Hugo Lee
Seller: Robin H. Benoit
Date: 05/06/25

7 Pineywood Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brian R. Shaughnessey
Seller: Peter M. Zaitz
Date: 05/08/25

24 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $855,000
Buyer: Brad Rosen
Seller: Kevin S. White
Date: 05/05/25

6 Wagon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $880,000
Buyer: Michael Mastrangelo
Seller: 2022 Street RET
Date: 04/29/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

9 Echo Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Yeon S. Kim
Seller: Daniel P. Cook
Date: 05/08/25

27 Emily Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $578,000
Buyer: Yiyi Luo
Seller: Mokhtar Atallah
Date: 05/09/25

571 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: 571 Main H LLC
Seller: Gui D. Liang
Date: 05/01/25

245 Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Amy K. Moore
Seller: Matthew Biskup
Date: 05/09/25

526 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: James A. Green
Seller: Brian J. Hession
Date: 05/01/25

BELCHERTOWN

260 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: IB Fieldstone LLC
Seller: Sandra L. Wang
Date: 05/07/25

140 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Mason
Seller: Michael Andrews
Date: 04/30/25

Boardman St., Lot 2
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jacob H. Humiston
Seller: Kirk B. Stephens
Date: 05/09/25

40 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Robert E. Zuchara
Seller: Ethan Eisdorfer
Date: 05/09/25

546 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Henry D. Waters
Seller: Mark R. Plante
Date: 05/05/25

47 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Jordan Smith
Seller: Maia Kolchin-Miller
Date: 05/09/25

100 Lamson Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Crystal Springs Ent. LLC
Seller: Deep Woods Real Estate Development LLC
Date: 05/05/25

60 Lamson Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Crystal Springs Ent. LLC
Seller: Deep Woods Real Estate Development LLC
Date: 05/05/25

4 Metacomet Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Miguel Turgeon
Date: 05/06/25

191 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Joseph B. Sillis
Seller: Anthony T. Quinta
Date: 04/30/25

12 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Cynthia L. Naughton
Seller: North East General Contractors
Date: 05/09/25

CHESTERFIELD

8 Antin Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Deborah G. Lavoie-Dubois
Seller: Kathleen L. Krol
Date: 05/05/25

EASTHAMPTON

395 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $598,000
Buyer: Equity Trust
Seller: William L. Burgant
Date: 05/05/25

15 Holly Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $676,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Cummings
Seller: Jean Ann Skorupski TR
Date: 04/30/25

12 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $467,000
Buyer: Celaine R. Ross
Seller: Karen L. Martindell
Date: 04/29/25

385 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Lestrel Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Edward C. Fedor
Date: 05/09/25

GRANBY

173 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Ali S. Younes
Seller: Abbas Younes
Date: 05/07/25

86 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: James Goulet
Seller: Michael W. Livingston
Date: 04/30/25

HADLEY

31 Campus Plaza Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,426,000
Buyer: Gleason Masonic LLC
Seller: Chamisa Corp.
Date: 04/30/25

8 Hadley Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Metin Yavuz
Seller: Justin M. Pelland
Date: 05/07/25

11 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: McGrew & Bishop RET
Seller: Pioneer Valley Ventures LLC
Date: 05/08/25

HATFIELD

56 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Meaghann O’Neill
Seller: Symanski, Stanley L., (Estate)
Date: 04/30/25

North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Thaddeus Smiarowski
Seller: Burda, Gary P., (Estate)
Date: 05/01/25

HUNTINGTON

10 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James Stoudenmire
Seller: David P. Baillargeon
Date: 05/02/25

14 Rockybrook Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Lauri Domina
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 04/29/25

MIDDLEFIELD

159 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $421,000
Buyer: Emily Reid
Seller: David S. Quirk
Date: 04/28/25

NORTHAMPTON

328 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Neal J. Teague
Seller: Chad Willard
Date: 05/09/25

156 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,455,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Shulman
Seller: Suzanne L. Haselkorn RET
Date: 04/28/25

12 Grant Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Big Red Realty LLC
Seller: Anthony D. Signore
Date: 05/09/25

78 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rutherford H. Platt FT
Seller: Barbara K. Kirchner
Date: 04/28/25

17 Kensington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,395,000
Buyer: Mattew J. Denny
Seller: Melinda Mason
Date: 04/30/25

Norwood Ave., Lot 0
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Karen F. Krieger
Seller: Stephen C. Bartlett LT
Date: 05/06/25

26 Norwood Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Will Silverstein-Belden
Seller: Evelyn J. McCoy
Date: 05/07/25

93 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kristen Ironside
Seller: Bridget A. Diggins
Date: 05/01/25

1005 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Olesya Lebedinskaya
Seller: Southampton Consulting Group
Date: 05/06/25

469 Sylvester Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $842,000
Buyer: Kristoffer W. Williams
Seller: Ellen L. Koteen
Date: 05/01/25

65 Warner St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Katrin Erk
Seller: K. Alves & Phyllis King TR
Date: 05/05/25

PELHAM

64 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01007
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Rebeca Cary
Seller: Kenneth L. Gay
Date: 05/01/25

SOUTH HADLEY

15 Berwyn St., Ext.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Anthony W. Hathaway
Seller: Firda Jr., Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 05/07/25

18 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Mass. Development LLC
Date: 05/05/25

382 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jenna-Nicole R. Richard
Seller: Susan Decker
Date: 05/06/25

49 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Brenda Parella
Seller: Jasmin, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 04/28/25

50 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 05/09/25

2 Rita Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mary B. Agostino-Evans
Seller: Timothy M. Fuller
Date: 04/28/25

SOUTHAMPTON

168 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Loren S. Leatherman
Seller: Ann T. O’Connor
Date: 05/05/25

40 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Margaret E. Connor
Seller: Michael J. Simonzi
Date: 05/01/25

4 Glendale Woods Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $612,000
Buyer: Christine H. Dibella TR
Seller: Anna Creasy
Date: 05/07/25

Wolcott Road (off)
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: D. L. Fowler
Date: 04/30/25

WARE

76 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Jordan L. Kelly
Seller: Barbara Kimball
Date: 04/30/25

55 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gina M. Dane
Seller: Daniel Miller
Date: 05/06/25

7 Dale St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Meghan G. Cresswell
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 04/29/25

Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Town Of Ware
Seller: Ross C. Pelski
Date: 05/02/25

115 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Harold J. Dupuis
Seller: Robert S. Shurtleff
Date: 05/02/25

WESTHAMPTON

300 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $333,070
Buyer: Samuel I. Baskir
Seller: Susan G. Rosen
Date: 05/07/25

WILLIAMSBURG

62 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Lowry
Seller: Stephen D. Smith
Date: 04/30/25

WORTHINGTON

255 Sam Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Butler
Seller: Terry, Howard P., (Estate)
Date: 05/05/25

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff June 4, 2025

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

David Fanti
1408 Memorial Dr.
$16,700 — Roofing at Hibachi Express

KEJB LLC
536 Britton St.
$6,871.60 — Insulation, weatherization, and air sealing

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
587 Grattan St.
$219,580 — Roofing at St. Joan of Arc School

Daniel Smith
66 North Chicopee St.
$4,500 — Minor office renovations, rework existing interior partition wall to add new door

HADLEY

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco
367 Russell St.
N/A — Remove existing interior door and frame and install new door

Town of Hadley
46 Middle St.
N/A — Install roof-mounted solar array

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
335 Russell St.
N/A — Install ductwork in Suite 10

LENOX

Boston University
45 West St.
$7,500 — Repairs to existing siding and stairs, replace door

Taradale Realty Trust
11 Housatonic St.
$3,600 — Replace five windows

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
20 West St.
$287,000 — New exterior open-air stage outside Forbes Library

Colvest/Northampton LLC
303 King St.
$5,000 — Illuminated front sign for Jersey Mike’s

Colvest/Northampton LLC
303 King St.
$5,000 — Illuminated north side sign for Jersey Mike’s

Goodmarket Properties LLC
1 Market St.
$1,500 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Lichter & Levin Delicatessen

HAP Inc.
322 Main St.
$15,650 — Insulation and weatherization

JK Real Estate LLC
968 Bridge Road
$9,500 — Illuminated wall sign

Oldon LP
175 Industrial Dr.
$210,000 — Insulation and roofing

Smith College
College Lane
$270,000 — Interior renovation to classrooms

Smith College
64 Kensington Ave.
$4,500 — Insulation and weatherization

PITTSFIELD

AdLib Inc.
211 North St.
$4,000 — Replace existing door

Barrington Stage Co. Inc.
30 Union St.
$3,000 — Repair fire doors

Centro Bradley Berkshire Crossing LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$30,000 — Renovate sprinkler system for new tenant fit-up

Elizabeth Freeman Center Inc.
66 Allen St.
$7,000 — Replace existing door

Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc.
1450 West Housatonic St.
$20,367 — Replace fire doors

Johnson Family Real Estate LLC
694 East St.
$8,000 — Replace two existing auto show doors

Jay McDermott
6 Goodrich St.
$26,665 — Insulation

One O Three Elm Street LLC
103 Elm St.
$26,000 — Fabricate and install stationary awning that covers vehicle entry to car wash and two shed-style units

Premium Water Inc.
1505 West Housatonic St.
$4,080 — Modify sprinkler coverage

Gary Roller
115 Elm St.
$3,700 — Board up and post due to vehicle damage

Roots Rising Inc.
923 Barker Road
$200,000 — Construct storage building

SPRINGFIELD

Casella Major Account Services LLC
89 Guion St.
$27,800 — Roofing

Christian Life Center Sanctuary
1590 Sumner Ave.
$46,817 — Insulate attic

Todd Crosset
7 Nordica St.
$250,000 — Renovate and remodel barn and remove and replace foundation at Nordica Street Community Farm

Dawn DiStefano
929 Main St.
$60,000 — Remove non-load-bearing partition walls and miscellaneous items

Five Town Station LLC
302 Cooley St.
$48,840 — Demolish wall, create two storage areas and new counter space

KHP Realty LLC
894 Main St.
$21,000 — Replace four windows, entrance door, and drywall

Northeastern Conference Corp. of Seventh Day Adventists
124 Putnam Circle
$23,000 — Roofing

Northeastern Conference Corp. of Seventh Day Adventists
797 State St.
$78,000 — Insulate attic

Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
1655 Boston Road
$1,643,911 — Alter interior space in Building 700 for tenant fit-out for Chase Bank

Onyx Springfield Crossing LLC
1655 Boston Road
$72,486.13 — Alter interior space in Building 800 for Carter’s/OshKosh store brand specifications

Qureshe Holdings LLC
155 Maple St.
$16,500 — Roofing

Rawal Realty LLC
73 Avon Place
$15,000 — Exploratory interior demolition for future building

Spanish Christian Church – Assemblies of God
549 Chestnut St.
$36,000 — Roofing

Third Congregational Society of Springfield
245 Porter Lake Dr.
$10,000 — Repair side stairs and remove ramp

Tinkham Glen Realty LLC
21 Tinkham Road
$68,500 — Roofing for Sampson Family Chapels

Worthy III LLC
254 Worthington St.
$140,000 — Alter interior space of restaurant kitchen and bar area on first floor

North Star Technology Leadership Demystifies IT for Clients

By Joseph Bednar May 23, 2025

Michael Weber says he eases anxiety around AI while giving businesses real tools and strategies to use it.

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A Whole New World

Michael Weber says he eases anxiety around AI while giving businesses real tools and strategies to use it.

After 20 years building a successful commercial printing business, Michael Weber stopped the presses and took a step into his future — both his own and that of the changing role of business IT.

The printing story begins around 2004, when Weber and his wife, Lindsey, who were living in Boston at the time, had the opportunity to buy Minuteman Press in Enfield, Conn. So they moved to this region and began to grow that business, eventually expanding it to two more locations in Springfield and Brattleboro, Vt., with numerous employees at all three sites.

When Weber received an offer to sell the company in late 2023, he was intrigued.

“The business had changed a lot over 20 years, and I thought it was an interesting opportunity and an interesting time to do something new. So that’s what we did,” he told BusinessWest. “We accepted the offer and took some time off. We traveled with the kids and tried to enjoy life the best we could for a little while — knowing that I needed to get back to work at some point.”

Before his two decades in the printing world, Weber earned a degree in management information systems at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and built a career as a middleware engineer, and had kept his finger on the pulse of IT since. His idea for a second career was to become a fractional chief technology officer (CTO), someone who offers technology leadership and expertise to client companies on a contract basis.

That’s how his current enterprise, North Star Technology Leadership, was born.

“I have a unique skill set in the sense that I understand technology, but I also understand business. So I can talk to business owners about their technology in a way that’s very different than most technology people can,” he explained. “Most technology people are so focused on the bits and the bytes and those kinds of things, but the business people just want the technology to work right. As somebody who’s been on both sides, I feel like I can bring that to the table more clearly than so many other technology companies.”

He chose the name of his firm purposefully. “I wanted to make it clear that I’m not competing with those other technology companies, those managed service providers that come in to fix your computer. I don’t want to do that. I could fix your computer if that’s what I needed to do, but I’m trying to provide leadership and an understanding of technology.

“I have a unique skill set in the sense that I understand technology, but I also understand business. So I can talk to business owners about their technology in a way that’s very different than most technology people can.”

“I felt like part of doing that meant I had to be sitting next to the CEO of the company and not across the table, and the only way I can do that is if I don’t sell anything other than myself,” he went on. “So I don’t sell any products, and I don’t accept commissions. I’m not competing with that MSP who’s already selling hardware and software to the client.”

But the needs Weber does meet are significant, particularly for companies that don’t have a CTO. North Star’s services fall into a few broad buckets, including technology leadership and management; technology roadmap and alignment with business objectives; technology staff and vendor management; and risk, security, and compliance management.

One example of a specific service is a technology stack review. “That’s just understanding what do they have, and is it working, or is it not working? Often, they’ve been doing a process for 15 or 20 years because that’s how they’ve always done it, and nobody’s ever looked at it and said, ‘this is not the efficient way to do it.’

“One of my clients was doing a payroll export from their payroll software into Microsoft Excel and then manipulating that data file for about two hours every payroll period to get it into a format they needed. I was able to automate that task and turn it into, like, 25 seconds. That’s a huge savings,” he explained. “That’s not uncommon, and it’s not his fault that he didn’t know how to make those changes because he’s not a technology person.”

Mindset Shift

One major focus with clients lately — and for the foreseeable future — is the role of artificial intelligence in myriad businesses and industries.

“The biggest concern seems to be understanding the data policy and what is happening with their data. You have employees who are scared of AI as a concept. You have a lot of business owners who don’t understand it, but want to understand it, and they don’t know who to turn to. So I’m providing that level of knowledge and guidance for them,” Weber explained.

“In terms of using AI, the easy ways are using it to rewrite your email to make it more clear and concise, or using it to build your PowerPoint presentation deck that you need to pass off to a client, or using it for data analytics. All those things are really low-hanging fruit, and we can show their staff how to actually engage and use these things in a productive manner that doesn’t have gigantic bills behind it, and is just there to make their day easier and more efficient.”

“You have employees who are scared of AI as a concept. You have a lot of business owners who don’t understand it, but want to understand it, and they don’t know who to turn to. So I’m providing that level of knowledge and guidance for them.”

After he conducts presentations on current uses of AI in the workplace, he noted, “they’re understanding it better, and they’re saying, ‘oh that’s not so scary,’ or ‘yes I can do that better.’ Because it is an amazing technology, and it’s a whole mindset shift in how you’re using it because it’s not just a Google search window. There’s so much more to it and so much more feedback it can provide to you — if you understand the right questions to ask and how to use it.”

Whatever the issue, Weber says he has found a niche in a landscape where many mid-sized businesses — he typically works with firms between $5 million and $50 million in annual revenue, in a wide range of sectors — don’t have this expertise in-house.

“It has to be companies that are interested in growth because you’re not going to bring in somebody as a fractional CTO if you’re just kind of plodding along and doing OK. You’re interested in growing your company, and now you’re looking for those efficiencies to make everything work better. That’s the space I’m filling.”

Since opening North Star last September, Weber has seen a steady influx of clients. He noted that the field isn’t as competitive as one might think.

“There are a lot of fractional CFOs,” he said, referring to the financial side of a business. “Companies will go, ‘accounting is important, and I don’t know what I’m doing anymore, and I need a guy.’ So they bring in a person to fill that role. So a fractional CFO is a very common thing.

“A fractional CTO is very uncommon,” he went on. “I don’t think I’ve met another one in this area. Again, I think I’m unique by bringing the technology and the business sense together, which creates a unique situation.”

Change Agent

Weber also appreciates that he’s able to lessen anxiety — for both business owners and employees — around the changing face of IT, and especially AI.

“Obviously, people get scared whenever there’s change, and that is understandable,” he said, while noting that today’s students may be preparing for high-tech jobs that don’t exist yet, while other careers will fade away. “People need to be aware of both those sides. I mean, if I was a young person today and I was graduating high school or college, I would want to know what’s not going to exist and what is still going to exist in a period of years.

“I was doing an AI presentation the other day, and a woman was talking, and she has a son who’s in high school, and he wants to be a plumber. His job is safe for now. That’s not going anywhere anytime soon,” he noted. “For somebody like him, AI is just an asset because it can help answer questions and provide guidance, but the actual work of a plumber is still going to be done by a human. It’s not being replaced by AI anytime soon.”

For many other jobs and industries, the outlook is less certain, but Weber is optimistic that he can steer clients toward growth and opportunity as they grapple with all the coming changes.

“I owned a small business for a long time, with employees and multiple locations. And now I have the opportunity to help businesses in different manner,” he said. “I’m having a lot of fun, and my clients seem to be really enjoying engaging with me and having this conversation. So it’s working out really well.”

At the end of the day, Weber added, he loves helping and teaching people, demystifying the role of IT, and seeing the impact he can make on a growing pool of clients.

“It’s like I was saying before — I’m kind of a unicorn in the sense that I can talk about technology in a way that regular people understand. And that is rare. You find a lot of really smart IT people that you wouldn’t want to have a coffee with because you couldn’t understand them. And you find a lot of amazing business people that don’t know anything about their technology, but they need to. So I can bridge that gap for them, and that’s what I’m doing.”

For Nonprofits, It’s a Time of Challenge, High Anxiety

By George O'Brien May 22, 2025

Cover Story

Mission: Imperiled

Nicole Blais, CEO of Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start

Nicole Blais was troubled when she clicked the link.

Forwarded to her by her the executive director of the Massachusetts Head Start Assoc., it led to an April 14 U.S. News & World Report article stating that the Trump administration was considering an FY 2026 budget that would zero out funding for Head Start.

Overall, the piece confirmed what Blais, CEO of Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start, already knew about the federal budget and this $12 billion line item — that a presidential budget is essentially a wish list, only Congress can allocate federal funding, and Head Start enjoys support on both sides of the aisle.

But she wasn’t in any mood to be complacent.

Indeed, within days, she had penned an op-ed for area media outlets, stating, “HCS Head Start is more than just a program; it is a lifeline that connects families to vital resources. The looming threats of federal funding cuts — especially to programs that safeguard the health and well-being of our children and families — is an issue affecting more than just those we serve.”

On May 2, said Blais, the president unveiled what’s known as a ‘skinny budget,’ which did not list Head Start as a program to be eliminated. But, as with that April 14 article, this latest report, while reassuring, is by no means final.

“That budget is just a proposal that’s sent to Congress. That was a good sign, but we’re still waiting to see the budget that Congress puts together before we exhale.”

“That budget is just a proposal that’s sent to Congress,” she said. “That was a good sign, but we’re still waiting to see the budget that Congress puts together before we exhale.”

There are many nonprofit managers and board members holding their collecting breath these days, including Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, who said proposed cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding and Medicaid would dramatically increase demand for the agency’s services at a time when demand is already soaring due to inflation and a softening jobs market.

“For the fiscal year October of 2023 to September 2024, we saw a 30% increase, and since then, we’ve seen a 10% increase,” he said, adding that this number will likely increase due to tariffs and other forms of pressure on consumers.

Meanwhile, several grants for area programs and initiatives have already been terminated, including:

• A $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to Springfield that was slated for home energy retrofits, air pollution monitoring, and de-leading of homes, an initiative involving several area nonprofits;

• A $1 million EPA grant to address asthma in Western Mass. through in-home environmental remediations, such as mold removal and improved ventilation, in Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield;

• A $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant to MASSMoCA in support of Jeffrey Gibson’s “Power Full Because We’re Different” exhibition;

• A $400,000 funding package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Food Bank for the fiscal year ending in August; and

• A $20,000 grant from the NEA to Amherst Cinema for its Bellwether series, which promotes “creative, thoughtful, and inventive approaches to non-fiction cinema,” according to a statement from the theater.

That list, and it is certainly just a partial list, shows that the cuts have come across the broad spectrum of nonprofits, agencies in categories ranging from the arts to public health to food security.

Common denominators, aside from language from the Trump administration stating that the programs in question fall outside the administration’s priorities, are actions to appeal the cuts while also looking for other ways to fund them — when possible.

Andrew Morehouse says looming cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid could greatly increase demand for services provided by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

That’s not possible with a $20 million grant or even a $1 million grant, but it is with the NEA’s grant to the Amherst Cinema, for example, and also with the cut to the Food Bank’s budget, and both agencies are appealing to the public.

Meanwhile, at least one nonprofit, the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, is considering the launch of a capital campaign to sustain programs that are funded by federal grants that are mostly no longer available (more on this later). And many nonprofits are reaching out to area foundations, not only with appeals for funding, but for support with efforts to find ways to collaborate with other agencies to meet needs within the community and keep their agencies active and financially stable.

“People are reaching out, and not just with appeals for direct funding; we’ve been in conversations with our current grantees and others in the nonprofit ecosystem, and we’ve been having conversations about how else we can be of service in these challenging times,” said Denise Hurst, vice president of Community Impact and Partnerships with the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. “They’re asking about opportunities to partner with one another, share ideas, and collaborate in real time to navigate these difficult times.

“There’s still domestic violence going on, there’s still child abuse going on, there’s still sex trafficking going on, there’s still human trafficking going on, and there’s still stalking going on. And that means that the nonprofits in that arena that do that work are being stripped of the funding, and the survivors aren’t able to get the services they need.”

“We’re just four months into this new administration, and we’re really thinking about stabilization and sustainability of the nonprofit ecosystem,” she went on, adding that the region’s nonprofits not only meet critical needs, but they are an important pillar in the Western Mass. economy, providing not only jobs but critical services that benefit employers and their workforces.

For this issue, BusinessWest examines this time of challenge and high anxiety for nonprofits, what’s at stake, and how these agencies are responding.

Waiting to Exhale

As she talked about the plight of her agency, Liz Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, shared information concerning grants from the Department of Justice for programs to assist those the agency serves.

They fall into various categories, such as transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; grants to improve the criminal justice response program; the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam hiring and training program; and others, she said, adding that she and her staff continuously peruse the DOJ website, and, specifically, the Office of Violence Against Women, for notices of funding opportunities and apply to whatever is available.

Colleen Shanley-Loveless

“Private funding is not going to have the impact of some of these larger grants, and the state can’t make up for all of it.”

But starting in January and the start of the Trump administration, there has been very little available. Indeed, the DOJ recently terminated more than 360 victims’ services grants, which stripped hundreds of millions of dollars away from programs that promote public safety and provide victims and survivors with access to safety, security, and justice.

“Traditionally, at the beginning of February, there’s a bunch of new grants that are posted; they posted several new grants at the beginning of February, and then they pulled every one of them,” she explained. “There were no federal grants at all available for us to pursue.”

Recently, there were a few grants posted, one for Indian tribes and the other for rural areas, which meant this particular YWCA is ineligible for both, she went on, adding that the one program the agency could apply for had just 19 grants for the entire country.

“In the past, we might have had an opportunity to look at 30 to 35 grants; now we’re looking at one,” she said, adding that she’s found it difficult to even talk with anyone at the DOJ to get some direction on what’s happening — or not happening. “There’s a real dearth of opportunities out there right now.”

This reality prompted Dineen to consider a capital campaign so that the agency may continue to provide its services. A feasibility study is now underway, she noted, adding that the question isn’t whether there will be a campaign, but what the monetary goal should be.

“We’re trying to gauge what funders and foundations will be able to give us,” she said, acknowledging that, in most campaigns of this nature, funding is sought for capital projects such as a new building, but in this case, it’s to continue programming for which the agency can no longer secure grant funding.

“There’s still domestic violence going on, there’s still child abuse going on, there’s still sex trafficking going on, there’s still human trafficking going on, and there’s still stalking going on,” she said. “And that means that the nonprofits in that arena that do that work are being stripped of the funding, and the survivors aren’t able to get the services they need.”

What Dineen is experiencing — and her response, in terms of both action to keep programs running and strong words about what will happen if they are curtailed or eliminated — is being repeated across the region, at dozens of nonprofits.

Including Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC), where President and CEO Colleen Shanley-Loveless is responding to the termination of that $1 million grant to combat asthma as well as a $1.5 million stake in the EPA grant to Springfield that was terminated.

The former went to the state Department of Public Health, she said, adding that roughly $900,000 was left to be spent on the Healthy Homes program and initiatives that have been successful in bringing the rates of asthma down in this region.

“Indoor air quality in housing is impacted by gas stoves, older housing stock with leaky roofs, poor ventilation, etc.,” she said. “We piloted healthy homes work with Revitalize CDC and the city of Springfield. The work to address housing needs is critical to keep people healthy; these are proven interventions to help folks control asthma.”

Elaborating, she said funds have been terminated, or are in limbo, for several air-quality-related initiatives, including an EPA grant to the Hitchcock Center in Amherst and Springfield’s $20 million EPA Community Challenge grant, and the impact from these cuts could be devastating, with area health officials projecting increases in asthma hospitalizations and the cost of that care, as well as higher morbidity and mortality rates.

Jessica Collins

“We were being set up for a decade’s work to engage, educate, and inform people of how climate impacts health, but also to work with partners like the city of Springfield to literally change policy and infrastructure. And now, all of that will be paused.”

Shanley-Loveless said her agency has diverse funding streams and some public support, but nothing that can make up for the loss of millions of dollars in federal grants.

“Private funding is not going to have the impact of some of these larger grants, and the state can’t make up for all of it,” she explained. “And that’s the challenging part; $1.5 million is a large amount — if we apply to a foundation for $50,000, that’s a good amount, but it doesn’t come close to the amount and the impact of those federal grants.”

Clearing the Air — or Not

Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, agreed, adding that, while nonprofits of all kinds are under duress, the Trump administration seems to be “piling on” when it comes to those involved with public health.

She has some theories about why, including lingering resentment over how the COVID crisis was handled. But the ‘why’ isn’t as important as the ‘what,’ she noted.

“The attack on climate change is really devastating,” said Collins, adding that her agency was to be a major subcontractor to Springfield to help the city carry out strategies related to that $20 million EPA grant, just one initiative in the broad realm of climate change her agency was slated to be involved in.

“We were being set up for a decade’s work to engage, educate, and inform people of how climate impacts health, but also to work with partners like the city of Springfield to literally change policy and infrastructure,” she said. “And now, all of that will be paused.”

There will be appeals to lawmakers to restore the funds and, in many cases, lawsuits to accomplish that same end, said Collins and others we spoke with, but nonprofits are bracing for the possibility, if not the probability, that they will have to move on without that funding.

And that has implications for individual nonprofits as they look to maintain staff and carry out missions, as well as their various partners in various initiatives.

“Last year, our budget was $4 million, but more than $1 million went out to 35 different organizations in subcontracts,” she explained. “So when we take a hit, everyone else kind of takes a hit as well because we’re seen as a convener and a lot of the funding we get is collaborative.”

And while shoes have already dropped for many nonprofits, others are bracing for the possibility that they might be impacted as well, while hoping they’re not — while at the same time acknowledging that hope is not a strategy.

That’s certainly the case at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, where the threat of cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid loom large over the agency and all those food pantries and survival centers that it supports.

“To the extent that those programs are cut, more people will turn to their local food pantry, meal site, and, ultimately, the Food Bank for more food,” said Morehouse, adding that a 20% cut in SNAP benefits has been proposed, which, if it becomes reality, would result in the loss of 19 million meals in Western Mass.

“That’s more than the Food Bank provides in a whole year, our entire inventory,” he went on, adding that there are nearly 200,000 people in the four counties of Western Mass. that receive SNAP benefits totaling $35 million a month. “That’s a lot of food, and it would, at the very least, result in a tremendous increase in demand for food assistance to make up for that loss. This would be a devastating blow.”

The same sentiment prevails at HCS Head Start, where Blais is optimistic that Head Start will remain in the federal budget, but not complacent given what’s at stake.

“At a time when the early-education world is rebounding from COVID and we’ve been so focused on providing access, this would be a ginormous step in the wrong direction,” she said, adding that Head Starts are “making noise” locally and nationally about how cuts to the agency would impact young people, families, and businesses still struggling to maintain workforces. “It’s like that ripple on a pond. Head Start reaches so many people; it’s not just families and children in the classroom.”

In the wake of cuts (and possible cuts), area nonprofit leaders are responding in many different ways — from hard looks at other sources of funding to educating the public and elected leaders alike on what’s at stake with these cuts, to looking at ways to collaborate to provide needed services.

Hurst told BusinessWest that the Community Foundation has received calls from nonprofits across a broad spectrum — including public health, the arts, environmental justice, and higher education — about cuts, what they mean, and how their broad impact can be mitigated.

“We’re doing a lot of deep listening, learning, and connecting them with resources,” she said. “We’re connecting them with other organizations so they can think about resource sharing and partnering with other organizations that are also trying to figure out next steps and strategy around culturing some of these funding losses as well as stabilizing internal operations.

“We’re there to listen, and thinking about ways to use that information that we’re gathering to influence and inform how we move forward,” Hurst went on, adding that the discussions are far more about strategies for meeting needs than plugging gaps in funding — because the gaps are too large to plug.

“We’re having discussions and conversations with donors about the importance of giving locally and regionally,” she said, “and how to be more strategic and intentional with their giving, both in the current and the long term.”

USA Ninja Challenge Eyes Expansion into Western Mass.

By Joseph Bednar May 22, 2025

Commercial Real Estate Special Coverage

Warrior Mentality

Richard Knight says USA Ninja Challenge not only develops core strength, agility, and flexibility, but offers a positive, supportive environment to get in shape.

Richard Knight said the idea for a business that now boasts dozens of franchises across the U.S. — and will soon come to Western Mass. — has its roots in a video found on the internet.

Twelve years ago, he recalled, he was sitting at a luncheon with his friend, Dale Grant, who owned a gymnastics studio in Concord, N.H. with his wife.

“A friend sent a video to him of a child going over homemade obstacles, and we were sitting there saying, ‘that’s just like the TV show American Ninja Warrior,’” Knight recalled.

The child’s enthusiasm was infectious — and the show, which poses a series of challenges along a grueling obstacle course, was peaking in popularity around that time.

At the same time, Grant was lamenting the fact that boys were dropping out of gymnastics — it was becoming harder to keep them engaged as they got older — and he and Knight began talking about opening a different kind of gym. Knight had sold a business in 2008 and was looking for a different opportunity, and in 2015, the pair launched the first USA Ninja Challenge facility in Manchester, N.H.

“The kids see it as variety, working on cool new obstacles. What they’re doing is working different muscle groups — but don’t tell the kids that. They’re having a great time doing something different every week.”

“It’s an interesting model,” said Knight, a New Hampshire native and now the company’s CEO. “We took the basics of our backgrounds from gymnastics and CrossFit and built a curriculum for training children. It’s a different lesson plan every week. The kids see it as variety, working on cool new obstacles. What they’re doing is working different muscle groups — but don’t tell the kids that. They’re having a great time doing something different every week. The variety makes it exciting for them.”

Seven years ago, after a second site opened in Concord, USA Ninja Challenge opened its first franchised location in South Windsor, Conn. Since then, the company has opened — or is in the process of opening — about 50 such locations across the U.S., including three now operating in Massachusetts: in Andover, Marlborough, and, most recently, Norton.

And now Knight and Grant have Western Mass. on their radar. They have researched communities including Northampton, Holyoke, Southampton, and others, and are looking to open up to five locations in and around the Pioneer Valley, with the first expected to open during the first half of 2026.

“All our gyms are doing great in the Massachusetts market, and we’re looking to expand our footprint,” Knight said, before talking about why the company’s franchise model is attractive. “We’ve been able to get 60% of our gym owners to go cash-flow positive in the first month. That’s huge when you start a business — to get to that break-even point. That’s the first hurdle for any business owner. After that, you’re adding kids every month to the program.”

He said USA Ninja Challenge looks for locations within a short driving distance from at least 15,000 to 20,000 people, a quality the Valley has in spades. The sites will ideally have between 3,500 and 8,000 square feet of space.

“It takes about six months to find the right location. We’re looking for light industrial space, flex space — we don’t need retail, similar to a gymnastics studio. That’s what we’re targeting,” he explained. “Once we find a location and sign a lease, it’s 13 weeks to open. It’s highly automated, highly structured, from that point.”

With ambitious plans taking shape, Knight talked with BusinessWest for this issue’s focus on commercial real estate about what USA Ninja Challenge does for kids — and what it can bring to this region.

Fit and Focused

Open to boys and girls aged 2 to 17, USA Ninja Challenge is a year-round obstacle-course training program that combines basic skill sets from gymnastics, climbing, cross training, and track and field. The program features six levels to master with a wide variety of progressions, drills, and challenges, including rings, balance obstacles, tumbling surfaces, cargo nets, traverse walls, slack lines, ropes, ladders, and warped walls.

Ninjas that demonstrate their mastery of skills advance to the next level of training, and each participant progresses according to their own ability. Essentially, Knight said, the program aims to build children’s self-esteem, confidence, and sense of accomplishment, one obstacle at a time.

“When I put my stepson in the program, he was probably 20 to 30 pounds overweight and didn’t like school sports, and six months later, he was doing 10 good push-ups and holding a plank. At the end of the year, he was doing 100. Now he’s 21 years old, and he’s a fit young man.

“Traditional sports never worked for him. He didn’t like football, soccer, or basketball. Ninja gives kids of all abilities the chance to be challenged and get in shape, and we can also take top athletes and elevate them even further,” he went on. “The program helps develop core strength, agility, and flexibility for kids. You develop the upper body as well. It really helps in other sports because, if you have a strong core, that helps you with everything you do in life.”

Kids can enroll in memberships for one, two, or three visits a week, and those classes are supplemented with events like birthday parties, camps, and competitions, he added.

“What sets us apart from other franchises is a focus on families and community give-back,” Knight went on. “People we attract as owners are people that want to work with children and develop long-term relationships with families. It’s about helping kids get fit and feeling good about themselves, and putting kids and families first.”

He called the sport a “positive positive,” then explained what that means.

“We’ve been able to get 60% of our gym owners to go cash-flow positive in the first month. That’s huge when you start a business — to get to that break-even point. That’s the first hurdle for any business owner. After that, you’re adding kids every month to the program.”

“Say you go to a basketball game. People in the stands are booing kids, booing players, booing referees, and they’re cheering their own kids as well. In ninja, when we have a competitive event, you cheer for every athlete. There’s no booing. There’s no ‘oh, ref, you’re terrible.’ There’s none of that. The kids get exposed to an environment that’s all about themselves in a very positive environment.

“From a sports standpoint, that is huge with our kids,” he added. “There’s a lot going on in society today, and here, children can be in a very positive environment and feel good about themselves and grow. And that’s very good for us as parents, too.”

As for the community element, franchises have become involved, through fundraisers and other activities, with organizations like school PTAs and PTOs, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, 4-H, the American Cancer Society, Best Buddies, and many more.

“It’s really part of our nature to do those things on a regular basis,” Knight said. “So people who tend to be owners really like the family aspect of it, working with children, and the local give-back. That’s what’s unique about our business model, unlike a fast-food restaurant where you can make good money, but may not make the same kinds of relationships.”

Olympic Dreams

The latest development that has Knight and Grant excited is the elevation of obstacle course racing to the Summer Olympics, starting in 2028 in Los Angeles.

Specifically, it’s now part of the pentathlon, replacing equestrian show jumping. A few years ago, the International Olympic Committee evaluated a whopping 62 proposals to replace that event before deciding on a ninja-style obstacle course. The other four pentathlon events remain swimming, fencing, pistol shooting, and running.

Knight and Grant both believe this development will further legitimize the sport, providing both opportunities for kids to get fit — particularly those who don’t enjoy traditional youth sports — while boosting the profile of USA Ninja Challenge. Knight expects the number of franchises to reach around 90 within a year.

USA Ninja Challenge is looking to open up to five locations in Western Mass., starting in 2026.

“We have a partnership with U.S. Olympics,” he told BusinessWest. “We run competitions for our kids, and top athletes get to train with Olympic coaches in the summer. We’re the only one that has a program like that because we have a curriculum that’s all about progression training for kids.”

“People we attract as owners are people that want to work with children and develop long-term relationships with families.”

The company has also been involved with the Junior Olympics program, offering ideas to help create a pathway for kids to compete for the Olympics in this sport. And it is growing worldwide. The Ultimate Ninja Athlete Assoc. saw about 10,000 kids from 23 countries at its championship in Anaheim, Calif. last year — a tenfold increase from 2023.

And when the Olympics added the sport to its pentathlon, 160 countries immediately signed on — the biggest adoption of any sport introduced to the Olympics, Knight said.

He’s equally excited about the potential of this growing youth activity to get kids active and in shape, a particular concern in this era of copious screen time. An article on the USA Ninja Challenge website touts several studies linking youth fitness to better performance at school as well.

In short, he said, the benefits are manifold, and for Western Mass., they will also include that community element he spoke of, as well as job creation.

“We need people to work with kids and provide kids with a positive, safe environment to develop,” he told BusinessWest, adding that there will be a need for coaches, managers, and other positions at the new gyms when they start to open up in this region next year. “It’s remarkable the positive impact this can have on the community.”

Great Barrington Is a True Destination

By George O'Brien May 22, 2025

Community Spotlight Special Coverage

Community Spotlight

The Daniel Arts Center is one of many individual pieces on the Bard College of Simon’s Rock campus that have caught the attention of developers.

John Weinstein said the phones started ringing seemingly within hours after the news broke last November.

This was the official announcement that Bard College at Simon’s Rock, an institution in Great Barrington for 60 years, would be closing its campus there and relocating programs to Bard College’s main campus in New York for the start of fall classes.

The phone calls were — and are (they’re still coming at a good clip) — from those interested in acquiring and developing all or a piece of the 280-acre campus, with a wide range of specific intentions, including housing.

“The inquiries have ranged from totality to the very granular,” said Weinstein, the school’s vice president and provost, meaning everything from the entire campus to individual buildings to specific pieces of equipment.

Interest in those pieces picked up in intensity with passage of an overlay zone at the recent town meeting, one that will permit many different uses beyond education, said Weinstein, adding that some uses — cannabis facilities and an amusement park, for example — are still not allowed.

The fate of the Bard campus and the prospect of losing such a large contributor to the Great Barrington economy are at the top of a long list of storylines involving this picturesque Southern Berkshires community and its mostly tourism-driven business community.

“The inquiries have ranged from totality to the very granular.”

“This will have an impact on the town in multiple ways,” said Betsy Andrus, executive director of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, based in Great Barrington. “We won’t have the influx of students coming into the town for shopping and eating, and you also have teachers and staff, an athletic center, and the Daniel Arts Center; it’s certainly a loss for this area.”

A loss that is in many ways balanced by anticipation about what might come next.

As for other storylines, they include everything from new ownership for several downtown properties — and reshaping of those properties for retail and office use (including a new home for the chamber) as well as residential units — to lingering housing concerns, especially a shortage of affordable, or ‘workforce,’ units, putting a burden on both business owners and their employees.

“This whole area needs more workforce housing; our employees can find places to live, but often at a fairly substantial commute,” said Janis Martinson, executive director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. “It’s a real challenge; people are coming a long way to get to work because they don’t have a choice.”

Janis Martinson says the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will open a second facility later this year, one of many efforts to connect the community to the arts.

On another note (pun intended), this is shaping up to be a big year for the Mahaiwe, built in 1905, which has a full slate of performances on tap — from classic movies like Casablanca, shown on Valentine’s Day, and Sabrina, which aired May 23, to a Brian Cox tribute to opera, comedy, and a wide variety of musical performances — and is set to open an accessory venue in the town’s former fire station.

“A group of businesspeople have restored the firehouse, and they’re leasing us a portion of the first floor,” said Martinson, adding that the building is roughly the same age as the Mahaiwe. “We’re using that as an intimate, flexible performance venue and a concession space.”

The Mahaiwe is one of many key contribitors to a vibrant downtown that has made a near-complete recovery from COVID and extensive infrastructure work in the central business district, said Martinson, adding that, while Great Barrington once had slow times of the year — most of September, for example — it is now vibrant year-round.

“I think the town has grown a little younger,” she said. “And while there used to be some times when it would be pretty sleepy, it’s not like that anymore; this is a 12-month-a-year busy town.”

Andrus agreed, noting that the investments made in several downtown properties will bring more people, and more vibrancy, to the area, with some new businesses and several existing ones with new mailing addresses.

“I think the town has grown a little younger. And while there used to be some times when it would be pretty sleepy, it’s not like that anymore; this is a 12-month-a-year busy town.”

“Change is always a positive thing,” she said, noting that several existing businesses have or will find new and better spots. Meanwhile, new housing units equate to more people living in the central business district — and more opportunities for some workers to shorten their commute.

For this latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest takes an in-depth look at Great Barrington and the many developing stories in this destination community.

A Loss — and an Opportunity

Weinstein said the decision to close Bard College’s Great Barrington campus and relocate its various programs — early college and some high-school offerings — came down to numbers.

Getting more specific, he said it was the number of students that would make sustaining that campus feasible. That number is at least 450 and preferably much higher, he noted, adding that the school hasn’t been able to reach that threshold, and with current demographic shifts — specifically fewer high-school-age people — it wasn’t going to get there anytime soon.

So the decision was made to move the school and its programs to the main Bard campus, where economies of scale will make this operation much more sustainable, said Weinstein, adding quickly that, while this move represents a loss for the community, the campus as a whole and its individual parts present a unique development opportunity.

And the zoning overlay district certainly helps in this redevelopment, said Weinstein and others we spoke with, noting that it will permit operation of an athletic center and performing-arts center — those are just two examples — without a school being attached.

“Those most interested in the future of the property did that shift,” said Weinstein, noting that the redevelopment of the campus will afford the town an opportunity to address some of its pressing needs and challenges, a list that certainly includes housing.

Great Barrington at a Glance

Year Incorporated: 1761
Population: 7,172
Area: 45.8 square miles
County: Berkshire
Residential Tax Rate: $13.79
Commercial Tax Rate: $13.79
Median Household Income: $95,490
Median Family Income: $103,135
Type of Government: Open Town Meeting
Largest Employers: Fairview Hospital; Iredale Mineral Cosmetics; Prairie Whale
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Andrus agreed, noting, as Martinson did, that businesses and their employees are impacted by the current lack of affordable housing.

Many of these businesses are in the broad tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors, said Andrus, noting that Great Barrington draws visitors from nearby New York, other communities within the Berkshires, and well beyond. Meanwhile, its population increases threefold in the summer, from 7,000 to 21,000, as snowbirds and those with second homes in the area return.

“With that influx of people, even going to the grocery store can be chaotic,” she noted, adding that the town’s character changes as its population swells, especially the central business district.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy a very walkable downtown that features attractions like the Mahaiwe, a diverse lineup of restaurants, and unique arts-related programs such as Berkshire Busk — organized street entertainment (everything from singers and flamenco dancers to poets and aerialists) that runs on Railroad Street and other parts of the downtown on Friday and Saturday nights from early July to Labor Day.

There have been some changes within this downtown, and more are on the way, as some aging properties have changed hands, said Andrus, adding that this list includes the so-called Mahaiwe Block, the Marble Block, and other properties.

“All these buildings have changed hands to younger, probably more energetic people,” she said, adding that these landmarks are being renovated and, in some cases, reimagined, with mixes of retail, office, and much-needed housing.

The chamber’s new home at 343 Main St., across from Town Hall, is a good example. The property there, acquired and redeveloped by the Alander Group, will house the chamber’s offices as well as an enlarged visitors’ center, as well as other retail, 15 apartments, and a wine bar, said Andrus, noting that, prior to its move, the chamber was in two locations, a small visitors’ booth in front of CVS and a business office on Railroad Street, a situation that was less than ideal.

“It was like working in a cave — it was hard to find; it wasn’t easily accessible,” she said of the Railroad Street location. “Now, we’ve combined the business office and visitors center, and it’s a real improvement.”

The Alander Group also owns the Mahaiwe Block, which houses the performing arts center, she said, adding that it also features retail and housing units.

Meanwhile, at the Marble Block on Main Street, the former Gorham & Norton grocery store, a fixture for generations, is being remade into Robbie’s Community Market, said Andrus, adding that the property will soon feature several apartments as well. As for the market, it will be a collective, including a coffee bar, pizza oven, sandwich shop, and more, combining the past — this was a soda counter decades ago — with the present.

Taking Center Stage

These investments, as well as the new or relocated businesses and residents they bring to the area, will create more vibrancy in the downtown, said Andrus, adding that, overall, the downtown continues to thrive and build on its status as a destination.

Martinson agreed. She took the reins as executive director of the Mahaiwe in January 2020, just two months before COVID arrived and essentially shut down its scheduled season.

But the facility survived that challenge by getting creative, she recalled, adding that one of first initiatives that year was to partner with Bard College at Simon’s Rock to create a drive-in movie theater in one of its parking lots.

“They had a parking lot outside their performing arts center that happened to be tiered down a hillside, so we could have all the cars facing in one direction and put the screen at the bottom of the hill,” she recalled, adding that the schedule included a few of the Star Wars movies, American Graffiti, The Princess Bride, and other family stalwarts.

“That’s how we got through summer,” she went on, adding that the Mahaiwe partnered with other performing arts nonprofits in the area to record concerts from its stage in efforts that were more about the arts than revenues. “We managed to stay in touch with our community throughout the pandemic, and that’s really the point — to bring people together, and bring them together around the performing arts.”

This creative spirit continues today, she said, adding that the facility hosted more than 125 individual events last year and will grow that number this year, especially with the opening of the new space in the renovated former fire station.

“We’ll be able to do much more intimate performances there — things that are a little more niche and involving emerging artists and more local artists,” Martinson told BusinessWest. “And we’ll be able to rent that space out to local performing arts organizations.

“We’re really excited about that coming online,” she went on, adding that there have been some ‘sneak previews,’ with a planned opening for later in the year, probably the fall.

The auxiliary theater is part of a broader five-year strategic plan now in year two, said Martinson, adding that, in simple terms, the plan calls for bringing more performing arts than it already brings to its main stage and “reaching further into our community.”

That community includes Great Barrington residents, but also visitors from a wide radius, she said, adding that this town is a true destination, one that has made its way all the way back from the dark days of COVID.

And one that is looking to turn the loss of Bard College at Simon’s Rock into new opportunities.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

Picture This

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Shoot, Score, Get a Job

On April 21, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s ninth annual Hoop Up Springfield Basketball Tournament & Summer Job Fair brought together more than 150 attendees from across Hampden County for a day of athletic competition, career exploration, and community connection at American International College. Youth basketball teams competed in a fast-paced 3-on-3 tournament, while others participated in a cheerleading clinic led by local professionals. At the job fair, more than a dozen local employers offered summer job opportunities to high-school students.

On April 21, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s ninth annual Hoop Up Springfield Basketball Tournament & Summer Job Fair brought together more than 150 attendees from across Hampden County for a day of athletic competition, career exploration, and community connection at American International College

Rebuilding Healthy Neighborhoods

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

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

New Space, Same Mission

On May 1, Girls Inc. of the Valley unveiled its newly renovated program space to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of all girls and alumni leading up to Girls Inc. Week 2025 and Girls Inc. Together – Day of Giving. Girls Inc. of the Valley is encouraging the community to support it in addressing a critical issue facing youth today: mental health. Guests at the event also heard from award-winning children’s book author and keynote speaker Lesléa Newman.

Pictured: Girls Inc. of the Valley Executive Director Suzanne Parker (back row, center) and members of the board of directors. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)

Foster Care Awareness

In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month in May, All Our Kids Inc. (AOK) launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Mass. As part of those efforts, All Our Kids hosted an open house on May 7. Marianna Litovich (pictured second from right, with AOK board members) founded the nonprofit and has grown it over the past decade as an organization dedicated to building community, providing resources, and increasing public awareness of the foster care system while encouraging active community involvement. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)

All Our Kids hosted an open house on May 7. Marianna Litovich (pictured second from right, with AOK board members) founded the nonprofit and has grown it over the past decade as an organization dedicated to building community, providing resources, and increasing public awareness of the foster care system while encouraging active community involvement. (Photo by Hillary Lynn Photography)

Honoring a Community Champion

Springfield Partners for Community Action honored Paul Bailey for his 24-year tenure as the organization’s leader on May 3 at the Sheraton in Springfield. Bailey officially retired on Jan. 31. Under his leadership, Springfield Partners increased revenue and funding by more than $4 million, and he oversaw the development and implementation of many new services. In 2024, Springfield Partners celebrated 60 years of serving more than 7,000 area residents each year through its various programs, which include home and energy services, income tax assistance, money management, transportation, veterans’ services, and scholarships.

Springfield Partners for Community Action honored Paul Bailey for his 24-year tenure as the organization’s leader on May 3 at the Sheraton in Springfield

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

Agenda

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Free Music Fridays

b Summer in New England starts early this year as live music returns to MGM Springfield with the Free Music Fridays Concert Series. Every Friday through Sept. 5, some of the area’s most popular bands and national artists will perform on the Plaza at MGM Springfield in the city’s South End, starting at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting), with the exception of the July 4 performance, which will begin at 6 p.m. Local favorites such as Trailer Trash, Back in Black, Malado!, and Aquanett will return to the stage, along with newcomers including Neon 90’s, Green Day tribute Dookie, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John with Billy and the Jets, and Springsteen rockers Tramps Like Us. MGM Springfield will continue its partnership with White Lion Brewing to provide guests with a wide selection of craft beer during each Free Music Fridays concert. The series will also feature local food trucks, including Dev’s Mac N Eats, Batch Ice Cream, Wake the Dead Donuts, Jeannie’s Weenies, and the return of MGM Springfield’s Guac This Way.

Walk to Cure Arthritis

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

Holyoke Paper Festival

June 7: The inaugural Holyoke Paper Festival is set to bring a one-day celebration of art, paper, and place to downtown Holyoke at the De La Luz Soundstage, 114 Race St. This new event celebrates Holyoke’s unique identity as the Paper City, once producing an estimated 80% of the writing paper used in the U.S. during the late 1800s. Today, artists and community members continue to be inspired by Holyoke’s history of innovation, its vibrant arts scene, and its powerful connection to the Connecticut River and the land of the Pocomtuc, Agawam, and Nonotuck peoples. Festival attendees can look forward to a full day of programming including a fine art exhibition, interactive workshops, guest speakers, local tours, and more, all highlighting the legacy and future of paper as a creative medium. Entries to the art exhibition have been received from artists across the country, underscoring Holyoke’s national significance in paper and printmaking culture. The Holyoke Paper Festival is made possible by support from MassDevelopment, the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, Holyoke Community College, and local business and property owners. To learn more about the festival or to get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or donor, visit www.holyokepaperfestival.com for the latest updates and details.

Melinda Rosenblatt Lecture

June 8: The Yiddish Book Center will host its annual Melinda Rosenblatt Lecture at 2 p.m., featuring Aaron Lansky, the center’s founder and longtime president. In what will be his final public talk as president, Lansky will reflect on the improbable beginnings of the center, its evolution over 45 years, and his hopes for the future under the direction of longtime executive director Susan Bronson. The lecture will be followed by a celebratory reception. It is free and open to the public, with both in-person and livestream viewing options available. For more information and to register, visit yiddishbookcenter.org/rosenblatt. Lansky founded the Yiddish Book Center in 1980, when he took what he thought would be a two-year leave of absence from graduate school to recover endangered Yiddish books. Through the years, the Yiddish Book Center has evolved into an internationally renowned cultural and educational center, sharing Yiddish language, literature, and culture with new audiences. Noteworthy initiatives include educational programs for learners of all ages, fellowship programs, an oral history project, a publishing imprint, and a textbook that has transformed Yiddish-language learning. Lansky’s talk on June 8 will be a culmination of his decades of work building and leading the center and a chance to reflect on the journey with the community that has supported it.

40 Under Forty

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

Hooplandia 2025

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

Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament

July 14: Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items for its eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. The event, which will include an online auction open to all, benefits local organizations that work to ensure children do not go hungry, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry. Local individuals and businesses can also support the cause by donating items or services for the silent auction portion of the event. The online auction will be open to the community for bids beginning on July 1 and will end on July 14, the day of the golf tournament. For more information or to sponsor the event, visit feedthekidsgolf.com and click ‘Register Now.’ To donation auction items, email Kadushin at [email protected].

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

People on the Move

Nicolle Cestero

The American International College (AIC) board of trustees announced that Nicolle Cestero has been unanimously selected as the 13th president of the 140-year-old institution. She began serving as interim president in March 2024, following her tenure as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and chief of staff. As interim president, Cestero led the launch of Pathway to Progress, a wide-ranging business plan introduced in November 2024 to guide the college’s direction in the coming years. The plan outlines significant updates to AIC’s operations, including a revised academic portfolio, expanded degree offerings, new enrollment strategies, and streamlined athletic programming. In tandem with this work, she provided focused leadership on long-term financial sustainability, strengthened donor engagement, and initiatives that enhance the student experience through access, inclusion, and academic success. During her time as chief operating officer, Cestero managed the day-to-day operations of the college, served as a senior advisor to the president, and played a key role in implementing AIC’s strategic plan. She oversaw legal affairs, supported institutional initiatives, and was a member of the president’s cabinet and all board committees. Before joining AIC in 2011, she began her professional career in New York City at the Council on Foreign Relations, a leading non-partisan think tank focused on global affairs. She holds an MBA from AIC, a master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of West Florida, and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College. She is certified as a professional in human resources and holds the certified professional designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Cestero’s appointment, effective July 1, 2025, marks the first time a woman has been named president of AIC since its founding in 1885. She is the second woman to serve as interim president; the first was Edith Scott Magna in 1946.

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Brian Mathes

Corey Moquin

bankESB announced the addition of two new professionals to strengthen financial strategy and digital engagement. Brian Mathes was recently hired as vice president, ALM officer. Mathes will support all banks within the Hometown Financial Group family of banks, including bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, as well as Hometown Mortgage. He will be based at bankESB’s 36 Main St., Easthampton office as well as bankHometown’s 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford office. Mathes has 25 years of banking experience. Before joining bankESB, he was vice president at Main Street Bank and, before that, vice president at State Street Corp. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s asset liability management strategy, optimizing balance sheet performance, and supporting long-term financial planning and risk management. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Tulane University and a master’s degree in business administration from Boston University. Corey Moquin has been appointed social media manager, based at bankESB’s 36 Main St., Easthampton office. Moquin earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from UMass Amherst. He joins the bank from Western Mass News, where he was senior marketing producer. In this new role, he will manage social media accounts for all of Hometown Financial Group.

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Country Bank announced that Cristina Consalvo has been named assistant vice president of Marketing. She brings more than 13 years of diverse marketing experience to the bank, with a background spanning the financial services, insurance, and cannabis industries. Her expertise includes marketing communications, digital strategy, media planning, website management, and event coordination. Most recently, she was the marketing director for three brands simultaneously in a corporate B2B setting, overseeing everything from lead generation and public relations to website redesigns and advertising campaigns. Consalvo holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in management from Quinnipiac University. She was recently recognized as the 2024 Marketer of the Year by the ADCANN Cannabis Advertising Awards, an honor awarded to just one individual across the country. She serves as a strategic advisor and board member of TeeHC Open, a non-traditional networking event in the cannabis industry that brings more than 500 professionals together annually. She has also been a brand partner with Young Living Essential Oils, sharing her passion for living a clean, non-toxic lifestyle for the last four years.

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Brandon Okezie

Baystate Health announced the appointment of Brandon Okezie as the new president and chief operating officer of Baystate Noble Hospital, effective May 5. Okezie brings a dynamic leadership style grounded in relationship building, results-oriented strategy, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. With a strong track record in quality improvement, operational excellence, and service line development, he is well-positioned to lead Baystate Noble Hospital into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Most recently, Okezie served as associate administrator at the George Washington University Hospital, a 385-bed, tertiary care, academic medical center in Washington, D.C., which includes a level I trauma center and level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In this role, he oversaw operations for multiple support and ancillary services, including rehabilitation, food and nutrition, environmental services, security, plant operations, and biomedical engineering. He also led key hospital-wide initiatives focused on service line growth, physician alignment, and operational efficiency. Prior to his tenure at George Washington, Okezie held several progressive leadership roles within Centura Health, notably serving as director of Hospital Operations at St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colo. There, he played a pivotal role in managing the development of an $89 million patient-care tower and a $27 million cancer center. Okezie earned a bachelor of healthcare administration degree from Texas State University and a master of health administration degree from Cornell University. He is a Next Generation Leaders fellow with the American Hospital Assoc. and holds active memberships in both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Assoc. of Health Services Executives.

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Nathan Dion

Nathan Dion, a digital public relations analyst for Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi), earned several new digital marketing certifications from LinkedIn and Meta. Dion worked for two years under the supervision of Los Angeles-based James Garvey, vice president of Digital Marketing for GCAi, before taking over specific client accounts. His new certifications include LinkedIn Advertising Fundamentals (launching successful LinkedIn advertising campaigns, optimizing targeting and reporting), LinkedIn Advertising Marketing Strategy (full-funnel marketing strategy and using LinkedIn for brand awareness and lead generation), and Meta Digital Marketing Associate (campaign creation, management, and reporting through Meta Ads Manager). Dion is also an experienced video producer and has worked on video productions for automotive, financial services, and retail clients, managing the film crew and working in the GCAi edit suite. Some of his most recent work includes pro bono videos for Square One, Tech Foundry, and Helix Human Services. Dion is a Westfield State University graduate, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication with a dual concentration in media arts and analysis and public relations, while minoring in graphic design.

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Berkshire Bank announced that Heather Hans, vice president, consumer lending compliance officer, has been named its 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Hans, who donated more than 400 hours last year to volunteering, was selected based on the number of hours she volunteered and because she volunteers with a variety of organizations and actively participates in both company-sponsored events as well as personal activities. Another 19 employees have been named to the company’s 2025 Volunteer Honor Roll for each having volunteered more than 150 hours in 2024. Collectively, Berkshire Bank employees achieved a milestone in 2024: 100% volunteered in their communities. That included more than 250 company-sponsored projects with more than 11,500 hours of service across Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, as well as thousands more hours volunteering as individuals in their hometown communities.

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Kate Blackwell

Monson Savings Bank announced the promotion of Kate Blackwell to assistant branch manager of the bank’s Ware branch. In this new role, Blackwell will support branch operations, ensure exceptional customer service, guide staff development, and continue to grow strong banking relationships with new and existing customers. Blackwell joined Monson Savings Bank nearly six years ago. Before starting her career in banking, she owned and operated her own massage therapy business for five years, where she developed a strong foundation in customer service and small business management. Since joining MSB, she has continued to build on that experience, culminating in being named the bank’s first-ever President’s Award winner for her outstanding performance.

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Ashley Benson

Matthew Lauro

Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Ashley Benson, founder and owner of Optimal Healing, LLC, and Matthew Lauro, senior vice president and Western Massachusetts commercial team leader at MountainOne Bank, to the BHS board of trustees. Benson is a psychotherapist, consultant, and clinical supervisor. A dedicated mental-health professional with over two decades of experience in social work and clinical practice, she founded her practice in 2019 to provide holistic health resources to the community and formally established Optimal Healing in 2022. She specializes in trauma-focused care and the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Benson earned her undergraduate degree from Berkshire Community College and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, followed by a master’s degree in social work from Smith College. Committed to continuous learning and leadership in the field, she holds two post-graduate certifications: advanced clinical social work supervision from the Smith College School for Social Work and advanced practice with children & adolescents from Springfield College. Lauro is responsible for managing existing portfolio risk, loan growth, and a team of commercial bankers at MountainOne. He is active in the community as a board member for Berkshire Education and Correction in Pittsfield, former national council member of the Avon Old Farms School for Boys in Avon, Conn., and former trustee of the Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust. He received his bachelor’s degree in business management from the Lally School of Business Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Departing the BHS board of trustees are Timothy Burke, Barton Raser, and Dr. John Loiodice, who provided leadership and service to Berkshire Health Systems for many years.

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Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GSB) recently announced five promotions. Brandon Lively has been promoted to executive vice president, chief technology officer. He started at GSB as a teller more than 25 years ago and has progressively advanced through various roles. For many years, he has led the bank’s IT initiatives and will now continue to drive technological advancements in his new role. Jackie Charron has been promoted to executive vice president, chief banking officer. Joining GCB in 2024, she brought with her more than 40 years of experience in the community banking sector. Victor Rodriguez Sr. has been promoted to vice president, community engagement mortgage officer. Since joining GCB in 2024, Rodriguez has demonstrated an unwavering passion for the community, backed by more than 20 years of banking experience. Matthew Donovan has been promoted to commercial lending officer. He joined GCB in 2023, bringing several years of credit experience. He previouly served as a senior credit analyst and most recently as a commercial associate lender. Ethan McCandless has been promoted to collections officer. McCandless has been with GCB since 2020, initially joining as a residential loan closer. Over the past five years, he has worked within both the residential and commercial lending departments, most recently as a credit analyst.

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Jon Kostek

The Chamber of Greater Easthampton recently welcomed Jon Kostek as its new executive director. He is a lifelong resident of Western Mass., raised in Hampshire County, with a deep-rooted commitment to helping the local community flourish. Kostek began his professional journey in retail management and buying, eventually bringing his leadership and strategic insight to USTA New England, where he spent the past 20 years. He is known for building strong, long-term relationships and is passionate about partnership development, membership growth, and meaningful community engagement. Actively involved in local governance, he serves on several town committees.

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Amanda Constantilos

Florence Bank announced that Amanda Constantilos has been promoted to manager of the bank’s King Street branch in Northampton. Constantilos joined the bank’s team in 2016 as a senior teller, and since, she has served as a teller operations manager at the Granby branch and as a customer service representative and assistant branch manager in Hadley. She has 19 years of experience in the banking industry and is skilled in customer service, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and employee development. In her new role, which she assumed in May, Constantilos is responsible for leadership and team development, decision making, and community engagement.

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Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. announced three new staff additions. Kim Vadnais is joining the firm as director of Employee Benefits. She comes to Phillips Insurance after a 24-year career at Complete Benefit Solutions, where she handled benefit plan designs for larger employers throughout New England. She is a licensed benefits agent and brings senior-level expertise to benefit administration. Telisha Marshall has joined Phillips as a Commercial Lines account manager. A graduate of the University of Florida, she has more than 10 years of experience in commercial insurance. She is a licensed broker and most recently worked at a publicly traded national broker handling complex accounts. Kelly Kuenzel has joined Phillips as a Personal Lines account manager. She has several years of insurance expertise and has earned her insurance brokerage license. She will work with individuals in personal insurance plan design.

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Country Bank announced the appointment of Kevin Hamel, CISM, to its board of trustees. Hamel brings more than 30 years of experience managing information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management in the financial and healthcare sectors. With more than 15 years of direct board interaction at the executive level, he has cultivated a deep understanding of the strategic and operational challenges of today’s organizations.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

Company Notebook

V-One Vodka Celebrates 20 Years in Business

HADLEY — V-One Vodka, the Polish vodka brand founded by Paul Kozub, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. From humble beginnings in Kozub’s Massachusetts basement to becoming internationally recognized, V-One has remained committed to crafting the finest vodka using 100% organic spelt grain. Over two decades, the brand has expanded its reach across New England and beyond, earning numerous awards and accolades for its innovative flavors and dedication to quality. The milestone highlights V-One’s journey from selling its first cases in 2005 to establishing a state-of-the-art distillery in Kamień, Poland, which enables full control over production and a capacity to scale up to 1 million cases annually. As part of its commitment to growth, V-One plans to continue expanding into new states and countries, with a focus on sharing its story and products with more consumers worldwide. To mark the 20th anniversary, V-One Vodka will host celebratory events across its key markets later this year, featuring exclusive tastings of its award-winning vodka flavors and opportunities for attendees to learn about the brand’s rich history and innovative production process. In addition, Kozub is targeting new markets, such as Florida and New York, in the coming months.

Mill Town Capital Drives $132 Million in Economic Impact

PITTSFIELD — Impact investment platform Mill Town Capital has delivered a total economic impact of $132 million across Berkshire County from 2017 to 2023, according to a new independent analysis by the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI). The study highlights how Mill Town’s investments in local businesses, real estate, and infrastructure, along with philanthropic programming, are generating lasting economic impact and revitalization in the region. Mill Town, founded in 2016 by Dave Mixer, strives to improve quality of life in the community through sustainable projects and investments. Using the IMPLAN economic modeling system, UMDI quantified the direct, indirect, and induced effects of Mill Town’s activity. Key findings include $132 million in total economic impact, with $107.3 million (81%) in Pittsfield alone; an economic multiplier of 1.42, with every $100 generated by Mill Town spurring an additional $42 in local economic activity; 672 workers connected to Mill Town activity in 2023, up from just three in 2017; and $5.1 million in local tax revenues driven by investment and job creation.

NextLevel Cowork Opens New Space in Agawam

AGAWAM — NextLevel Cowork, a cutting-edge co-working space, announced the opening of its new co-working community. Located in the Industrial Park in Agawam, NextLevel Cowork offers a range of flexible workspaces designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and growth for freelancers, entrepreneurs, startups, and remote teams interested in elevating their work experience. NextLevel Cowork offers a variety of membership options, from open desks to private offices, each thoughtfully designed to create an optimal work environment that nurtures productivity and well-being. Features include workspaces equipped with high-speed internet, ergonomic furniture, modern meeting rooms, and fully equipped conference areas and training rooms; community engagement opportunities including member networking events, workshops, and seminars designed to cultivate connection and professional growth; and flexible membership plans tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and teams, with no long-term commitment required.

Lee Bank Foundation Awards $69,800 in Latest Grant Cycle

LEE — The Lee Bank Foundation awarded $69,800 in grant funding to 13 Berkshire-based nonprofits as part of its first funding cycle of 2025. This investment underscores the foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting programs that meet vital community needs and promote equity and opportunity across the region. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 and support initiatives across a variety of sectors, including education, economic development, health services, and the arts. The 2025 first-round grant recipients are Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Berkshire Community Diaper Project, Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Nursing Families, Community Recreation Assoc., Construct, Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Assoc., Hilltown Village Inc. d/b/a It Takes a Village, Literacy Network of South Berkshire, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Sonrisas, and the Railroad Street Youth Project.

Florence Bank Supports #GreenNFit Rebuild

FLORENCE — Florence Bank supported Revitalize CDC’s 2025 #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event on April 26 with a $10,000 block sponsorship and a record number of bank volunteers lending a hand. For several years, the bank and its employees have supported the organization and its mission to improve homes, neighborhoods, and lives through preservation, education, and community involvement. Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer Joe Kulig, a Revitalize CDC board member for more than 25 years, and Nikki Gleason, vice president and manager of the West Springfield branch, are house captains for the bank’s project, inspiring other bank employees to take part. On April 26, hundreds of community volunteers made critical repairs and modifications to the homes of low-income families with children, elderly, military veterans, and people with special needs in the Calhoun Park area of Springfield’s North End. Fifteen Florence Bank employees took part. Work included yard cleanup, exterior painting, and fixing decks and stairs. Revitalize CDC was founded in 1992 as an all-volunteer agency that raised roughly $40,000 each year and assisted about five families annually. Today, it serves more than 800 families a year with a $5 million annual budget. Revitalize CDC serves Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, with its primary reach in Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield. The goal of #GreenNFit is to make homes more energy-efficient, safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing.

Freedom Credit Union Donations Support Nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Every month, Freedom Credit Union collects donations for different charities as part of its Month of Giving campaign. This year, Freedom asked its members to nominate their favorite charities as beneficiaries. During January, February, and March, Freedom Credit Union collected and donated more than $2,738 to three local organizations. In January, nearly $703 was raised for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. In February, donations added up to more than $1,091 for the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls. In March, more than $944 went to Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield. Money collected through the end of May will support A Bed for Every Child, an organization that provides beds for children who don’t have appropriate sleeping arrangements.

bankESB Supports Riverside Industry’s Annual Auction

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced its sponsorship of the Riverside Industries annual auction, which took place on May 2. As part of a $15,000, multi-year commitment to support Riverside’s mission of empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, bankESB recently met with representatives from Riverside to present them with this year’s contribution. Riverside Industries’ annual auction is a cornerstone fundraising event that directly supports essential services, vocational training, and community programs that help individuals live more independent and fulfilling lives. bankESB’s ongoing commitment underscores its dedication to strengthening the communities it serves. This year’s auction brought the community together for an evening of celebration, generosity, and connection, all while raising critical funds for a meaningful cause.

Helix Human Services Celebrates 160 Years

SPRINGFIELD — Helix Human Services, formerly known as the Children’s Study Home, is celebrating 160 years of dedication to individuals and families affected by trauma. Founded on April 27, 1865 in the wake of the Civil War, Helix stands today as one of the state’s oldest human services organizations and as Springfield’s oldest nonprofit, anchored by its enduring mission to help people find strength in the face of adversity. From its beginnings as the Springfield Home for Friendless Women and Children, Helix was established by a visionary group of women who saw the urgent need to support young women emerging from incarceration and children orphaned by war. What began as temporary shelter became a lasting commitment to care — one that grew with the help of community leaders and continues to evolve with the times. Today, Helix Human Services provides a continuum of trauma-informed care for children, youth, adults, and families across Massachusetts. With core locations in Springfield, Holyoke, Richmond, and Hyannis, Helix is best known for supporting children and youth referred by state agencies, while also expanding its impact to include community-based adult and family programs.

Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Marks 60 Years

SPRINGFIELD — This month marks 60 years since the inception of Head Start, the nation’s most comprehensive early-childhood education program. Since the organization’s founding in 1965, Head Start has helped more than 37 million children across the U.S. prepare for school and build strong foundations for lifelong learning and well-being, while also providing resources for families and caregivers. Locally, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start (HCS Head Start) has been a proud part of this 60-year legacy, serving thousands of children and families in neighborhoods across Western Mass. With a mission to provide every child with the opportunity to thrive, HCS Head Start continues to serve as a cornerstone of high-quality early education, comprehensive services, and holistic family support. To mark the 60-year milestone, HCS Head Start hosted birthday-themed activities across its sites throughout May to honor the impact of Head Start in area communities, from classroom celebrations to staff appreciation events.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Mutti Insurance Services Inc., 418 Meadow St., Unit A2, Agawam, MA 01001. Kyle Mutti, same. Insurance services.

AMHERST

M&J Oriental Flavor Inc., 25 South Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002. Jianwei Gao, same. Restaurant.

CHICOPEE

ABA Ventures Inc., 143 Hampden St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Anatolii Barbaniahra, same. Long-distance transportation.

Just Us Movement Inc., 45 Theroux Dr., Apt. L, Chicopee, MA 01020. Zeno Temple, 210 Pine St., Manchester, CT 06040. Nonprofit organization empowering communities by providing accessible legal advocacy, educational resources, and health initiatives that promote justice, equity, and public safety.

EAST LONGMEADOW

JR Shafii Inc., 79 Old Farm Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Reza Shafii, same. Offset printing, copying, and duplicating services to include, but not limited to, typing, typesetting, and offset printing for the production of flyers, mailers, posters, brochures, and stationery.

FEEDING HILLS

Pacific Horizon Trade Inc., 71 Depalma St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Omar Aljarrah, same. General trade import and export of goods and auto parts.

HOLYOKE

Reset Health Inc., 1767 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Ramon Lorenzi, same. Mental health services.

LONGMEADOW

Ever Green Logistics Inc., 84 South Brook Road East, Longmeadow, MA 01028. Spurgeon Wamala, same. Real estate management, transportation services, and home healthcare services.

NORTHAMPTON

Evero Inc., 167 Emerson Way, Northampton, MA 01062. Amy Church McDonough, same. Real estate holding and to own, buy, sell, manage, develop, lease, and otherwise operate real property.

PITTSFIELD

Alder Lane Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tessa Steiniche, same. Online and in-store retail sales.

Aspen Creek Wealth Strategies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Julie Morrow, same. Insurance agency.

Eleventh House Africa Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tessa Steiniche, same. Charitable organization for the making of distributions to similar organizations that qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the federal tax code.

Kairos Alianza Global Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Juan Rosario González, same. Creates a positive and transformative impact at the local, state, and federal levels through the organization and execution of diverse events, and fostering social, spiritual, and community development through concerts, conferences, workshops, festivals, leadership forums, mission trips, and cultural gatherings.

Nashoba Valley Pride Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jael Gorham, same. Nonprofit organization providing support for the local LGBTQ+ community.

Reinforcement Learning Conference Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Phil Thomas, same. Nonprofit organization focused on organizing a series of professional meetings and the publication of its proceedings.

Soul Space Community Inc., 23 Alma St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Holly Benzenhafer, same. Nonprofit organization established to host events, workshops, guest speakers, performances, and artists inspired by sacred spiritual practices from various wisdom traditions, religions, and cultures.

SHEFFIELD

Ponte Restaurant Berkshires Inc., 650 North Main St., Sheffield, MA 01257. Michael Smith, same. Restaurant.

SOUTH HADLEY

Saigon Chef Inc., 481 Newton St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Men Lam, 219 Oakland St., Apt D, Manchester, CT 06042. Vietnamese restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD

Farrova Forren Inc., 62 Berkshire St., Springfield, MA 02141. Autumn Hines, same. Buying and renovating homes to resell them.

Petra Hookah Lounge Inc., 270 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01103. Kamil Agayev, same. Restaurant and hookah lounge.

Royal Market Inc., 1003 Saint James St., Springfield, MA 01104. Mahmoud Alkwakneh, same. Sales of general merchandise.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Able Property Management Corp., 150 Front St., #1B, West Springfield, MA 01089. Johanna Rivera, 777 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Real estate property management and maintenance service.

Pioneer Valley Doula Collaborative Inc., 9 Albert St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Jennifer Walts, same. Nonprofit organization providing professional development programs for a diverse group of local doulas to make their work more sustainable in the community.

WILBRAHAM

ASE Enterprises Inc., 751 Main St., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Anthony Maloni, same. Real estate development, purchase, and rental.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Allegra Leadership Ventures
60 Country Corners Road
Allegra Sandak

BK Plumbing
86 Bridge St.
William Kimball III

Centered Vessel
70 Red Gate Lane
Maxine Oland

Coaching with Janet
171 State St.
Janet Bucciarelli

Conductive Futures Consulting
75 Larkspur Dr.
Ionel Halaciuga

Edwards Realty
1449 South East St.
John Edwards

Mammoth Swim LLC
266 South Pleasant St.
Lianne McCluskey

Red Black Blues Hour
24 Greenleaves Dr., #412
Joyce Vincent

Renaissance School Inc.
867 North Pleasant St.
Dorothy Meyer

Waterwheel Design
4 Clifton Ave.
Patrick Hall

BELCHERTOWN

Atlas Marketplace & Delivery LLC
44 Depot St.
Colleen Maimaron

JP Maggi Paint & Construction
442B State St.
Joseph Maggi

Michael Pobieglo
620 Federal St.
Michael Pobieglo

Moonlit Honey Handmade Goods
403 East St.
Kathryn Workman

GREAT BARRINGTON

Frederic Gallery
33 Railroad St., #2
Emily Schwartz

Johnny M. Creations
7 Hart St.
John Mercer

Pixie Boulangerie LLC
198 Main St., Unit 1
Patrizia Barbagallo

Pleasant & Main
1063 Main St.
Craig Bero

Shaw Entertainment Group
70 Hollenback Ave.
Simon Shaw

Western MA Graphic Novels
152 Main St.
Andrew Sanders

Wingate Furniture Co. Ltd.
420 Stockbridge Road, Suite 1
Valerie Winig

HADLEY

AT&T Mobility
355 Russell St.
New Cingular Wireless PCS

Balise Subaru of Hadley
315 Russell St.
Balise SLS LLC

Barney Max Crafts
14 Lawrence Plain Road
Norma Kostek

Energy Unwinding
234 Russell St., #201
Energy Unwinding LLC

Galvin & Sons Masonry
87 Rocky Hill Road
Jason Galvin

Kellogg Builders
123 Huntington Road
Larry Kellogg

Kendrick Property Management
2 Bay Road, #100
Golec Properties LLC

M. Jolly Trucking
45 Knightly Road
Matthew Jolly

Northern Creek Farm
54 Chmura Road
Elizabeth Pelis

Pet Hotel Hadley
155 Russell St.
Every Pet’s Dream Inc.

PetSmart
367 Russell St.
Ken Hicks

WESTFIELD

Bloom & Bake
153 Russell Road
Bloom & Bake

H&T Tax Service
94 North Elm St.
Halina Czerniejewski

J + Landscaping
45 Cross St.
Tyler Beluzo

Luma Spa
160 Elm St.
Yunzhi Cotton

Power Global
1251 East Mountain Road
Jin Kwon

Readings by Brandy
69 Southwick Road
Readings by Brandy

Sage Engineering & Contracting Inc.
199 Servistar Industrial Way, #2
Frank DeMarinins

SRC Testing Laboratory
1 Arch Road, #12
Shawn Czepiel

Tool & Home Corp.
94 Meadow St.
Sajjad Ibrahim

Xander’s Spot Barber Shop
24 Elm St., #6
Eddie Assad

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Beauty Nails
201 Elm St.
Beauty Nails

Café Tamra
1440 Westfield St.
Café Tamra

Diamond Gold Inc.
389 Park St.
Diamond Gold Inc.

Graze Craze of West Springfield
777 Riverdale St.
Graze Craze of West Springfield

New Hope Bookworks
26 Gilbert St.
New Hope Bookworks

Powerhouse Gym
1452 Memorial Ave.
Club Camel Inc.

Red and Fred’s Auto Cleaning Service
44 Mulberry St.
Red and Fred’s Auto Cleaning Service

Roundabout Restaurant
164 Elm St.
Roundabout Restaurant

Savers
135 Memorial Ave.
TVI Inc.

Sunny Side Up Breakfast and Lunch LLC
46 Morgan Road
Sunny Side Up Breakfast and Lunch LLC

Taylor Tucker Facilitation and Design
30 Druids Lane
Taylor Tucker Facilitation and Design

USA Medical Supply
1779 Riverdale St.
USA Medical Supply

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff May 21, 2025

Bankruptcies

Bankruptcy petitions were not available at press time. They will be printed in their entirety in the next edition of BusinessWest.