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BUSINESS VENTURES>>
INCORPORATIONS
The following business
incorporations were
recorded in Hampden,
Hampshire and Franklin
counties and are the latest
available. They are listed by
community.
ADAMS
KNN Motors Inc., 74 Colum-
bia St., Adams, MA 01220.
Alycia Rochelo, same. Used
car dealer.
AMHERST
Jassidy Foundation Inc., 497
East Pleasant St., Apt. 19,
Amherst, MA 01002. Gretch-
en Santiago, same. Nonprofit
corporation organized to
provide scholarships and
family support services.
CHICOPEE
Nonna’s Village Inc., 29
Concord St., Chicopee,
MA 01020. Angela Breault-
Klusman, same. Dance stu-
dio, gaming room, art room,
music room, daycare, boxing
room, pet room, gymnastics
room, destroy room.
EASTHAMPTON
Richard’s Fuel & Heating Inc.,
79 Union St., Easthampton,
MA 01027. Dennis Simmons,
same. Fuel oil business.
EAST LONGMEADOW
Tribe Wellness and Educa-
tion Inc., 280 North Main
St., Suite 2, East Long-
meadow, MA 01028. Camil-
lia Comeaux, 7209 Marion
Ave., Kansas City, MO 64133.
Accessible mental health
programs, health educa-
tion, and youth advocacy
initiatives.
HOLYOKE
Awaken the Love Holyoke Inc.,
41 Meadow St., Holyoke,
MA 01040. Jazmin Acevedo
Martinez, 41 Meadow St.,
Holyoke, MA 01040. Com-
munity outreach.
Sisleague Community Corp.,
15 Washington Ave., Holy-
oke, MA 01040. Andrew
Velez, same. Sports league.
LUDLOW
Refined Tax Horizons Inc., 33
Sunset Ridge, Ludlow MA
01056. Alexis Jerusik, same.
Tax preparation, financial
advice, and strategic busi-
ness planning.
PITTSFIELD
Avondale Specialty Insurance
Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite
100, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Gregory Donovan, 2389
Main St., Suite 100, Glaston-
bury, CT 06033. Credit
insurance brokerage.
HCXD Corp., 82 Wendell
Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA
01201. Phillip Wedo, same.
Human-centered experience
design.
KSEM Transport Inc., 23
Hillside St., Pittsfield, MA
01201. Eliana Ortega, same.
Transportation services and
logistics.
Obrai-Run Inc., 82 Wendell
Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA
01201. Xiaoqun Zhou, same.
Research and development
as well as sales of techno-
logical products.
Pura Life Legacy Inc., 82 Wen-
dell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield,
MA 01201. Scott Dulin, same.
Provides assistance to edu-
cational, recreational, and
athletic settings.
Sunsource Inc., 82 Wendell
Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA
01201. Franklin Moore, same.
Program management and/
or installation to solar and
battery storage systems.
Wahconah Mini Market Corp.,
274 Wahconah St., Pittsfield,
MA 01201. Satishkumar
Patel, 236 Main St., Apt. 1,
Lee, MA 01238. Convenience
and grocery store.
SPRINGFIELD
Best Transportation Ser-
vices Inc., 927 Boston Road,
Springfield, MA 01119.
Usman Sheikh, 33 Rawson
Hill Dr., Shrewsbury, MA
01545. Provides transporta-
tion services.
JYU Transportation Inc.,
191 Chestnut St., Unit 3D2,
Springfield, MA 01103. Chan-
gin Lee, same. Passenger
transport services.
Republic of Vietnam Chien Hu
Springfield and Surrounding
Areas Inc., 39 Chapin Ter.,
Springfield, MA 01107. Long
Nguyen, same. Serving the
veterans of the Republic of
Vietnam.
Notebook >>Continued from page 36
Big Y Donates 1 Million
Meals to Local Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger cam-
paign once again delivered a powerful show of
community support, providing 1 million meals to
food banks serving families across Massachusetts
and Connecticut. The milestone reflects the col-
lective generosity of customers, employees, and
partners who stepped up during the critical holiday
season to help address food insecurity close to
home. Through Sack Hunger, every $5 customer
donation helps deliver 10 meals to neighbors in
need. This impact is amplified by Big Y’s additional
contributions, including designated proceeds from
the Produce, Floral, and Meat departments, along
with a portion of sales from Big Y’s family of private
label brands. Since its launch in 2010, Sack Hunger
has continued to grow in reach and impact. What
began as a modest effort has evolved into a corner-
stone of Big Y’s year-round commitment to fighting
hunger, complemented by near-daily donations of
fresh meat, produce, bakery items, and other essen-
tial groceries. The funds raised through Sack Hun-
ger directly support four regional food banks: Food
Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County
Food Bank, Greater Boston Food Bank, and Con-
necticut Foodshare, which together serve nearly
1,500 local agencies working on the front lines of
hunger relief.
ILI Receives 50 Chromebooks
for Free English Program
NORTHAMPTON — The International Language
Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) announced the
receipt of 50 Chromebooks destined for students
in its free English program. This donation is a key
component of a statewide initiative spearheaded by
the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education, the Massachusetts Office for
Refugees and Immigrants, and MassTech. The pro-
gram is strategically designed to ensure equitable
digital access for adult learners across the Com-
monwealth, providing the essential tools required
for success in English for speakers of other lan-
guages and literacy courses. The timing of this con-
tribution is critical as immigrants and refugees face
heightened challenges navigating shifting federal
policies and economic barriers. For many students,
these devices represent more than just hardware
— they are a gateway to essential services and
educational continuity. As a recipient of this gift, ILI
continues its 40-year mission of empowering new-
comers through language and literacy. This partner-
ship highlights a robust collective effort between
state agencies and local nonprofits to build a more
inclusive and digitally connected Massachusetts.
GCC Announces Early
Retirement Incentive Program
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College
(GCC) announced plans to offer an early retirement
incentive program to eligible employees repre-
sented by AFSME and MCCC, as well as non-union
employees, as an initial cost-saving measure in
response to a projected budget shortfall. Like many
community colleges across Massachusetts and the
nation, GCC is navigating an increasingly challeng-
ing financial environment shaped by rising opera-
tional costs and broader economic pressures affect-
ing public higher education. The early retirement
incentive program is intended to reduce personnel
costs while minimizing disruption to students and
college operations. Participation in the program is
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Springfield Pirates Old Tim-
ers Softball Inc., 141 Phoenix
Ter., Springfield, MA 01104.
Anibal Nieves-Roque, same.
Adult recreational softball
activities, clinics, and related
events.
STOCKBRIDGE
Community Growth Thru
Entrepreneurial Achieve-
ment Foundation, 18 Pine
St., Stockbridge, MA 01262.
Jeffrey Rea, same. Engages
in charitable, scientific, and
educational activities.
WESTFIELD
Specialized Cleaning Services
Inc., 36 Sylvan Dr., Westfield,
MA 01085. Carlos Bermejo,
same. Residential and com-
mercial cleaning service.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
Cape Cod Tick & Mosquito
Inc., 211 Union St., West
Springfield, MA 01089. Pat-
rick Mercer, same. Tick and
mosquito pest control.
WILBRAHAM
OM TJ Food Mart Inc., 5
Patriot Ridge Lane, Wilbra-
ham, MA 01095. Tejas Patel,
77 Grover St., Springfield, MA
01104. Convenience store.
DOING BUSINESS
AS CERTIFICATES
The following business
certificates and/or trade
names were issued or
renewed during the
months of January and
February 2026.
BELCHERTOWN
J&P Engineering Services
30 Mountain View Dr.
Neil Jackson, Harold
Pettersen
Life of Riley Pet Care
410 Rockrimmon Road
Holly Burns
Porowski Remodeling
69 Enoch Sanford Road
Peter Porowski
GREAT BARRINGTON
Berkshire Restaurant Group
III
10 Castle St.
Vern Kennedy
Café Patisserie Inc.
313 Main St.
voluntary, and the college will assess its financial
impact in determining what additional cost-saving
measures are necessary. The college will evaluate
the results of the early retirement incentive program
along with other actions. Any additional cost-saving
approaches, if needed, will be informed by the out-
comes of this effort and guided by GCC’s commit-
ment to student success, access, and educational
quality. GCC will continue to work collaboratively
with employee unions and campus stakeholders as
the process moves forward and will provide updates
as more information becomes available.
Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Customers Round Up for Kids
SPRINGFIELD — A few cents at the register turned
into a powerful show of community support as
Rocky’s Ace Hardware customers once again
stepped up for children’s health. This year’s Round
Up for Kids campaign raised $113,930 across
Rocky’s locations, directing critical funding to Chil-
dren’s Miracle Network Hospitals serving the com-
munities where customers live and shop. The fund-
raiser ran during two high-traffic periods, one in the
spring and another during the late fall and holiday
season, giving customers multiple opportunities to
round their purchase totals up to the nearest dollar.
Those small contributions added up quickly, with
Baystate Children’s Hospital receiving more than
$23,925 from participating Rocky’s stores in West-
ern Mass. Eight Rocky’s locations in Western Mass.
took part in the campaign. One hundred percent
of the funds raised at those locations were directed
to Baystate Children’s Hospital to support pediat-
ric care, medical innovation. and family-centered
services.
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