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The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the par- ties listed, or the court, for more information concern- ing the individual claims.
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HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Elvira Torres, Juan Torres, Alesandra Sosa p/p/a Elvira Torres, Lisandra Vega p/p/a Elvira Tor- res, and Juan Carlos Torres p/p/a Elvira Torres v.
Winter Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday: Hampshire Mall has welcomed back the Winter Farmers’ Market this season. It will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Target wing, through April 2. The market will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. All winter long, fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, cheese, bread, crafts,
and more will be available from local farmers and
Adrienne Tran, M.D.; Ravnet Thind, M.D.; Keith Reisinger-Kindle, D.O.; Shiva Niakan, D.O.; Sarah Nathan, M.D.; Megan Miller, M.D.; Ian Goldsmith, M.D.; Eilean Attwood, M.D.; Carolyn Delk, D.O.; and Sophia Bachilova, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $50,000+
Filed: 11/4/21
Jane Wolchuck v. Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $96,151.90
Filed: 11/16/21
Clover Marsh v. Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC d/b/a MGM Springfield
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $9,295.43
Filed: 11/17/21
The Fort Carolers
Through Dec. 24: The famous Fort Carolers have returned to the Student Prince and the Fort Res- taurant, where Christmas caroling will take place every night in the dining area through Christmas Eve. For more than eight decades, Christmas carol- ing has been part of the holiday festivities at 8 Fort St. For many families, friends, and companies, it has
Chacon Trucking LLC v. Northeast Industrial Diesel Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, fraud in the induce- ment and misrepresentation: $52,215.85
Filed: 11/19/21
Jorge Baez v. Baymark Detoxification Services Inc. Allegation: Employment discrimination: $50,000+ Filed: 11/23/21
Alton E. Gleason Co. Inc. v. Dietz Construction Corp.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $189,163.58 Filed: 11/24/21
Asnuntuck Wintersession
Dec. 27 to Jan. 14: Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) is once again offering a three-week winter- session. Registration is currently underway for 15 online accelerated courses that will be taught during the college’s winter break. The courses include Art Appreciation, Art History II, Introduction to Nutri- tion, Principles of Genetics, Principles of Manage- ment, Introduction to Software Applications, Spread- sheet Applications, Leadership in Early Childhood Programs, Introduction to Human Services, Massage Theory & Practice, Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics for Health Careers, General Psychology I, Gen- eral Psychology II, and Principles of Sociology. Art History II and Principles of Sociology require either no or a low-cost ($40 or less) textbook. Phlebotomy Externship is also being offered. Visit the website www.asnuntuck.edu for more information. Current non-students can click ‘Become a Student’ at the top of the page to begin. The session provides a way for students at other colleges to earn credit to be trans- ferred back to their home institution. Students are advised to check with their college regarding trans- ferability of courses.
while others compete in the Grinspoon Spirit Awards and the Draper Competition. The university patents select innovations that have the most potential.
Springfield WORKS Wins
$100,000 Grant in Partnership
with Home City Development
SPRINGFIELD — A $100,000 Urban Agenda Grant was recently awarded to Springfield WORKS, the lead applicant in a team including Home City Develop- ment Inc. as the primary partner. The funds will be used to facilitate a community-wide collaboration, with the Western Massachusetts Economic Develop- ment Council to manage, coordinate, and support the work of numerous participating program partner organizations, in efforts to help families in Spring- field achieve economic stability. The funds will go toward the 2Generation/Whole Family Approach
to Pathways to Careers and Home Ownership Pro- gram, which is a holistic, creative, and collabora-
tive approach that helps low-income families access career-development tools and training to success- fully position individuals on a positive career trajec- tory. This program will focus on adults and children,
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artisans. Some of the vendors participating this sea- son include Atlas Farm, Berkshire Mountain Bak- ery, Chase Hill Farm, Quabbin Hill Farm, and many more. EBT/SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted.
A list of participating vendors will be updated at wfmhm.com/our-vendors.
STCC Receives $55,000 from Community Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received two grants worth $55,000 from the Community Foundation of Western Massa-
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chusetts. A $30,000 Flexible Funding Grant awarded to the STCC Foundation will be used to boost the student-empowerment fund, which was created as
a resource for students facing a variety of barriers standing in the way of their ability to complete their education. Students in need of support for short- term housing, transportation, childcare, academic program resources, and nutritious meals can apply for the help they need through the empowerment fund, freeing them to focus on their studies and com- plete their programs. A separate $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation will be used to fund the STCC’s COVID-19 vaccine video. STCC has created a video to promote vaccinations. All community col- leges in the Commonwealth are requiring students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated by the start of the spring semester in January. This vaccine require-
they are back with ‘snow’ bubbles and lights. The Student Prince and the Fort Restaurant has hosted Christmas caroling for more than 80 years. What once started out as a few carolers at the door has turned into an annual nightly performance of Christ- mas caroling for the many generations of custom- ers who visit Springfield’s landmark restaurant for the holidays. Reservations are necessary, and can be made by calling (413) 734-7475.
ment is aimed at ensuring the safest learning and working environment possible for all members of the STCC community. The STCC Foundation, a nonprofit organization, helps STCC meet its goals and commit- ment to provide superior educational opportunities to the community.
U.S. Tsubaki Supports Innovation, Entrepreneurship at WNE
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) announced that Chicopee-based U.S. Tsubaki Automotive (USTA) made a gift of $12,500 to support the university’s colleges of Business and Engineering’s Product Development and Innovation (PDI) course over the next five years. Taught in the fall semester, PDI is comprised of business and engineering stu- dents who develop an idea at the onset of class and grow the concept into a limited, functional prototype supported by a business plan. Student teams dem- onstrate their project innovations at the annual PDI Showcase held the first week of December. Attend- ing the event are members of the university’s board of trustees and several area economic-development leaders and investors. The attendees invest ‘Golden Bear investment dollars’ into the innovations they believe have the most commercial potential. Some of the innovations continue as senior design projects,
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become an annual tradition to visit the Student Prince and the Fort this time of year to hear the Fort Carolers sing the classics while enjoying the restaurant’s authentic German and American fare, along with lots of good cheer. This year
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