Liberty Bank Opens First Bank Branch in Massachusetts

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Daily News

EAST LONGMEADOW — Joined by customers, area business leaders, community representatives, and state and local elected officials, Liberty Bank cut the ribbon on Tuesday to its first bank branch in Massachusetts, located at 94 Shaker Road in East Longmeadow, marking its official opening.

Teammates from Liberty Bank, which is headquartered in Middletown, Conn., also presented two grants totaling $10,000 to representatives from the East Longmeadow Food Pantry and Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. In addition, state Rep. Brian Ashe and Jennifer Pickering, district director for state Sen. Jacob Oliveira, each presented official citations recognizing the opening of the branch. East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen also attended the event.

As part of Liberty’s growth strategy to build its presence along the I-91 corridor from New Haven to Hartford and now into Greater Springfield, it established a commercial loan production office in East Longmeadow in 2021. The relationship managers and support teams based in this market have been successful in maintaining and building new relationships within East Longmeadow and Greater Springfield, attracting new customers to the bank, networking with prospects, and building a strong community presence.

“Due to our rapid pace of growth in securing lending and deposit customers in this part of the state, we identified the need and made it a top priority to open a branch to better support our customers and communities, expand our branch network, and drive future growth in Massachusetts,” said David Glidden, president and CEO, who is originally from Holyoke. “So we went out and hired some of the best of the best in community banking from Western Mass. who embrace our mission in the work they do every day: to improve the lives of our customers, teammates, and communities for generations to come.”

This nearly 3,000-square-foot, full-service branch includes a drive-up banking lane, ATM, and night drop. The branch team, led by Teresa Parker, have been entrenched in the Western Mass. and Greater Springfield communities for many years, working, volunteering, and residing in the area.

“What’s so exciting about our East Longmeadow branch is that it is staffed with teammates who know the community, have resided here, and have customers they’ve been serving for many years,” Parker said. “I want our customers, community, and others looking for a new bank to serve all of their banking needs to know that our branch is open and ready to deliver an extraordinary banking experience.”

The opening of the East Longmeadow branch comes only two months after the launch of Liberty’s commercial loan production office (LPO) at One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield. The branch at 94 Shaker Road was previously the Massachusetts LPO.

Massachusetts Business Confidence Flat in November

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Daily News

BOSTON — Business confidence remained essentially flat during November amid a softening labor market, cooling wage growth, and moderating inflation.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost two-tenths of a point to 51.0 last month, continuing its pattern of hovering near the dividing line between optimism and pessimism. The Index ended the month 7.7 points lower than the same time last year.

Steady employer sentiment in November reflected a Massachusetts economy that outperformed expectations by growing at a 3.8% annualized rate during the third quarter. Nationally, job growth was less than expected in October, while wage growth eased to 4.1% year over year.

“Strong consumer spending throughout the summer helped the U.S. and Massachusetts economies during a period in which the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates to moderate inflation. The hope is now that the economy will slow in a deliberate manner instead of falling into recession,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA).

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index, conducted with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, rose from 45.7 to 49.6. The North Shore Confidence Index, conducted with the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, declined from 54.2 to 52.2. The Western Massachusetts Business Confidence Index, developed in collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, also lost ground, from 54.1 to 51.8.

The constituent indicators that make up the Index were mixed during November. The confidence employers have in their own companies gained 0.1 point to 52.0, ending the month 10.8 points less than in November 2022.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth decreased 1.0 point to 52.6, leaving it down 3.6 points from a year earlier. The U.S. Index measuring conditions throughout the country ended the month at 46.4, which is 2.2 points lower than a year ago.

The bright spot of the November numbers was the Future Index, which gained 1.3 points to 51.4 as employers saw improvement ahead in the first six months of 2024. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, fell 1.6 points to 50.6.

The Manufacturing Index lost 0.6 point to 47.9, falling 8.4 points below its level of a year ago. Confidence among non-manufacturing companies was up 0.8 point to 52.9. The Employment Index fell 1.4 points to 48.7. Large companies (54.2) were more optimistic than medium-sized companies (51.7) and small companies (47.8).

Elmore Alexander, dean emeritus of the Ricciardi College of Business at Bridgewater State University and a BEA member, said the white-hot job market both in Massachusetts and nationally appears to be approaching equilibrium, reducing inflationary pressure on wages.

“The U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, and job growth in August and September was revised down by a cumulative 101,000 jobs. The Massachusetts unemployment rate, meanwhile, rose to 2.8%,” Alexander noted.

AIM President Brooke Thomson, also a BEA member, confirmed that the association is seeing signs of wage moderation among its 3,400 members.

“The AIM HR Practices Survey to be published later this month will show that employers plan somewhat smaller wage increases in 2024 than in 2023,” she said. “Those projections are consistent with national trends: wage growth has been slowing steadily since March, and overall inflation cooled to 3.2% in October.”

Smith Brothers Insurance Brings the Quintal Agency into Fold

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Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — The Quintal Agency, an independent insurance agency led by Lynne Quintal-Hill and located in Plainfield, Conn., has merged its operations with Smith Brothers Insurance. Smith Brothers has offices across Connecticut, Massachusetts (including Northampton), New Jersey, and New York.

Quintal-Hill will be fully engaged in client service and business development, and will continue to serve clients as she and her team members join Smith Brothers. The team will continue to work from their office in Plainfield while leveraging the resources of Smith Brothers.

“The Quintal Agency brings us a long history of serving the insurance needs of families and business and allows clients of the Quintal Agency to gain access to additional carriers, coverages, and risk-management services,” said Joe Smith, president and CEO of Smith Brothers Insurance. “Those who own or operate a business will benefit from additional value-added services such as human resources, employee well-being, safety, compliance, and financial services. Both agencies have strong ties to serve our clients and give back to the communities where we live and work.”

Quintal-Hill added that, “as I have come to know Joe and members of the Smith Brothers team, it is clear we share the same values. Their commitment to exceptional client service, continued growth, and being a great place to work is exciting to our team and aligns with our commitment to be the best we can be for our clients, carriers, and the community. I look forward to working with the Smith Brothers team to continue to build what we have here at the Quintal Agency and do what we do at an elevated level.”

UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat, Cold-weather Clothing Drive

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, and Springfield branches throughout December.

This drive, held annually, is part of an effort to ensure that community members have access to cold-weather clothing this winter. Donations will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival Center and the Gray House in Springfield.

“We know that our neighbors in need have come to count on the coats and warm clothing our members donate during this drive,” said Cait Murray, Community Outreach manager at UMassFive. “We are so grateful to partner with the great local organizations that can ensure donations are directed where they can have a significant impact.”

UMassFive accepts any clean, new or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and blankets. Donations should be placed in a bag and may be dropped off during business hours to the Hadley branch at 200 Westgate Center Dr., the Northampton branch at 225 King St., the UMass Amherst Campus Center branch (Room 224), or the Springfield branch at 233 Carew St. (Mercy Medical Center Rehabilitation Building, Room 110).

Picture This

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Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president of Community Relations at Country Bank
Picture This

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Wonderful Partnership

Country Bank recently announced its partnership and $20,000 in support of the Wonderfund of Massachusetts. The Wonderfund helps kids and teens served by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to enjoy the holiday season. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts are still being accepted at any Country’s branch until Dec. 15.

Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president of Community Relations at Country Bank

Pictured, from left: Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president of Community Relations at Country Bank; Lauren Baker, former first lady of Massachusetts and founder and CEO of the Wonderfund; and Shelley Regin, senior vice president of Marketing at Country Bank.

 

 

Taking Stock of Things

Monson Savings Bank was a silver sponsor of this year’s Junior Achievement (JA) of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Competition, the largest single-day student stock-market competition in North America. The bank donated $1,500, which supported five teams of five students in the competition, as well as the overall event.

Monson Savings Bank

Pictured, from left: Tracy Alves-Lear, JA board member; Lena Buteau, vice president, Retail Branch Administration at Monson Savings Bank and JA board member; Amy Alaimo, JA of Western Massachusetts Operations manager; and Mark Laurenzano, JA board member.

 

Born to Run

Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts held its annual fall 5K on Nov. 19 at Western New England University. Girls on the Run is a positive, physical-activity-based, youth-development program that uses running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8. During the 10-week program each semester, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for a celebratory, end-of-season 5K event. The fall and spring 5K events draw thousands of participants and supporters.

Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts held its annual fall 5K on Nov. 19 at Western New England University

Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts held its annual fall 5K on Nov. 19 at Western New England University

 

Girls on the Run is a positive, physical-activity-based, youth-development program that uses running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8.

Girls on the Run is a positive, physical-activity-based, youth-development program that uses running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8.

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Christmas by Candlelight

Through Dec. 30: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village is now open select Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays through Dec. 30. Unique, Village-made holiday items are available at the Miner Grant Store during the event, as well as the Ox & Yoke Mercantile, which opens daily at 10 a.m. and does not require admission to the Village. Visitors who would like to give the gift of something handmade can learn about crafts made throughout the Village, purchase craft kits for gift giving, or try their skill at hand-dipping candles. Attendees will find themselves enchanted as they step back in time to celebrate Christmas in New England in the 19th century. They can enter Village households to watch traditional craft-making demonstrations; stroll through the Christmas Tree Trail, featuring over 80 cut trees; and take in 4,000 candles and lanterns and more than 2,000 yards of garland dressing up the Village in its holiday finest. A lighting ceremony takes place at 4:30 p.m. each day. And Santa Claus himself makes a nightly appearance, allowing the little ones to tell him their Christmas wishes. Visit www.osv.org/event/christmas-by-candlelight to purchase tickets.

 

Community Giving Initiative

Through Dec. 31: Monson Savings Bank (MSB) is inviting the public to submit their votes for the bank’s 2024 Community Giving Initiative. For more than a decade, MSB has sought the help of community members to plan the bank’s community giving activities. Each year, the bank encourages the public to vote for the nonprofit charitable organizations they would like the bank to support during the coming year. Everyone is welcome to cast their vote online at www.monsonsavings.bank/cgi. Voters may provide the names of up to three organizations they would like MSB to donate to in 2024. The only requirements are that a nominee is designated a nonprofit and provides services within the bank’s geography. Monson Savings Bank pledges to support the 10 organizations that receive the highest number of votes. The top 10 vote recipients will be announced by mid-January. Visitors to the voting page can also view a compiled list of organizations that the bank has supported in years past, as well as previously nominated organizations.

 

Bright Nights

Through Jan. 1: The 29th season of Bright Nights at Forest Park will be lit every night from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and holidays, which include Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Tickets are available at brightnights.org. Over the past 29 years, a lot has changed, but many iconic displays have stayed the same. The Cat in the Hat still waves at the entrance to Seuss Land as he has been doing since 1995. The deer in Winter Woods bound across the road. Toy Land is still a storied land for children to dream of living in. Santa’s Magical Forest continues to grow with activities, attractions, and Santa himself, who will be in residency through Christmas Eve. He has a cozy cottage to welcome visitors, listen to holiday wish lists, and pose for photos, whether visitors take their own or purchase a photo package.

 

Service Above Self Luncheon

Dec. 14: The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Rotary Club of Springfield announced the honorees for the Westfield Bank 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Rotary Service Above Self Luncheon, which will take place at noon on Center Court of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees are Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, and NBA Cares. In addition, Springfield Rotary announced this year’s Paul Harris Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Paul Lambert, president and CEO of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and long-serving Rotarian. Tickets to the event are available to purchase. Individual tickets ($90) and sponsorship opportunities for the luncheon are still available. For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tickets to the luncheon, contact Chelsea Johnson at (413) 231-5521 or [email protected].

 

Red Sox Winter Weekend

Jan. 19-20: Red Sox Winter Weekend will take place at MGM Springfield and its neighboring facility, the MassMutual Center. The event will include a welcome and introduction of participating Red Sox players and roundtable discussions on a variety of baseball topics, as well as autographs and photos. The weekend also includes a full baseball festival for fans of all ages. Weekend passes for Winter Weekend are available now at redsox.com/winterweekend. Passes provide access for the entire event and cost $95 for adults ($85 for season-ticket holders) and $40 for children age 14 and under ($35 for season-ticket holders). Children age 2 and under are free. Information about discounted hotel rooms in the area is available on the website. Mastercard is the preferred payment of the Boston Red Sox. Members of the 2024 Red Sox, including coaching staff, are invited to attend. Red Sox alumni, Wally the Green Monster, and his sister, Tessie, will also be in attendance. The weekend will begin Friday night with a welcome and introduction of the participating players. Throughout the day on Saturday, fans will have an opportunity to get autographs and take photos with players and alumni and see the 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018 World Series trophies, as well as Red Sox artifacts such as Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, MVP, and and Cy Young awards. Family-friendly activities include Wiffle ball on the indoor field, a virtual-reality experience, batting and pitching cages, and the chance to meet Wally and Tessie. Panel discussions will also take place throughout the day on Saturday, with the return of the popular favorites including the kids-only press conference.

People on the Move

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People on the Move

Lidya Rivera-Early

UMass Amherst has appointed Lidya Rivera-Early to the newly created position of executive director of Government Relations and Springfield Partnerships. Rivera-Early brings more than 25 years of leadership, development, and managerial experience to the position, most recently as director of Community Engagement at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). She will draw on her established relationships in the public and private sectors to serve as liaison between UMass Amherst and the city of Springfield. At STCC, Rivera-Early served in various roles over the past decade, working to deepen relationships with community partners and collaborating across campus and with outside organizations on educational and career-development initiatives. She also served as a liaison between college departments and regional and statewide stakeholders and represented the college on various boards and in the community. Prior to her role at STCC, she was Section 3 program manager for the city of Springfield, where she was responsible for administrative and technical duties managing, coordinating, and administering the city’s Section 3 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Previously, she served as grants coordinator/manager for the Springfield Housing Authority, overseeing all grant-funded programs for the agency. Rivera-Early received a bachelor’s degree in human services and a master’s degree in organizational management and leadership in human services from Springfield College. She is a graduate of Leadership Pioneer Valley and is the recipient of several notable awards and honors, including the Massachusetts Latina Excellence Award. She serves on the boards of a number of community organizations, including the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley and the newly formed Dora D. Robinson Women’s Leadership Council.

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Maureen Buxton

Maureen Buxton

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced that Maureen Buxton has been appointed to the role of business specialist, assistant branch manager. She will be based out of the bank’s 1342 Liberty St. location in Springfield and will assist in managing all areas of the branch, including customer service, retail and business product sales, employee development, and general operations. For the past 31 years, Buxton has worked in the banking industry, holding multiple roles in local community banks and credit unions, including branch manager and mortgage loan officer positions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Westfield State University. Buxton is very involved in her community, serving as a chairperson on the Chicopee Parks and Recreation Commission and the Chicopee Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. She also serves as treasurer for the Cigars4Soldiers Committee and is a member of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Road Race Committee. In 2013, she received the President’s Award at a local community bank, a prestigious award recognizing her outstanding performance and customer service. The following year, she received the Paul Harris Honoree award from the Rotary Club of Chicopee.

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Karolina Weagle

Karolina Weagle

Regional law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Karolina Weagle was accepted into the 2023 Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Leadership Academy. Believing exceptional leaders are essential to the improvement of the legal profession and understanding there are few leadership training opportunities for young attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. developed its Leadership Academy to better prepare young attorneys to assume leadership roles at the bar, both in their firms or organizations and in government. Weagle concentrates her practice in estate planning. Prior to joining Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin in 2022, she worked at a Boston firm representing clients in litigation and criminal-defense matters, and later returned to Western Mass., where she practiced in the areas of real estate, estate planning, and estate administration. She graduated summa cum laude from Westfield State University in 2015 with bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and political science. Soon after, she enrolled at New England Law Boston, where she graduated cum laude in 2018. While in law school, she made the dean’s list every semester, was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Property II in the spring of 2016, and earned the New England Scholar Award for 2015-16. She is also fluent in Polish.

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Melissa Blissett

Melissa Blissett, vice president of Family Services at Square One, has been named advisory board chair of the Springfield College School of Social Work. Her appointment follows the passing of long-time social worker and social-services advocate Dora Robinson. Blissett earned her master of social work degree from Springfield College in 2015. As a student, she served on both the advisory board and the student organization for the School of Social Work. She currently serves as an adjunct professor. At Square One, she leads a team of social workers, case managers, and support staff who provide parent education, support, and training programs through groups, home visitation, and personalized case management to help parents access whatever services are needed to be successful in their role as their child’s first teacher. Blissett joined Square One in 2014 as a supervisor in the agency’s Healthy Families and Supervised Visitation programs. In 2017, she went to work as a child and family-law division social worker for the Committee for Public Council Services in Springfield. In 2018, she returned to Square One as the assistant vice president of Family Services, and in 2021, she was promoted to vice president.

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Jasmin Mujkic

Jasmin Mujkic

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries named Jasmin Mujkic vice president of Retail. He is a retail executive with more than 15 years of business leadership experience, including working in three Goodwill organizations across the country. Mujkic joins Goodwill from LePrix, an e-commerce marketplace for luxury goods, where he was vice president. Prior to that, he was vice president of Retail Operations for Goodwill of Greater Washington, D.C. He has also held management positions at Goodwill of Greater East Bay in California and Goodwill of North Georgia. A native of Croatia, Mujkic began his retail career in Europe and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Zagreb.

Company Notebook

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Girls Inc. of the Valley Receives Grant from Collins Aerospace

HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announced a grant of $30,000 from Collins Aerospace for the Her Future, Our Future comprehensive campaign. This commitment from Collins Aerospace will support the creation of a dynamic MakerSpace in Girls Inc. of the Valley’s new headquarters and program center. The collaboration between Collins Aerospace and Girls Inc. of the Valley will include volunteer opportunities to conduct STEM workshops for students and assist teens navigating the college-application process, as well as job shadowing and internship opportunities. The MakerSpace and Collins Aerospace volunteers will have a major impact on Girls Inc.’s Eureka! Program, a unique curriculum that offers youth a sustained, five-year experience in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eureka! is open to all Hampden County girls in grades 8-12. With $4.8 million raised toward the $5 million goal, Her Future, Our Future is Girls Inc. of the Valley’s comprehensive campaign that has three important goals: expand Girls Inc. programming to more Valley communities, support the growth of Eureka!, and complete a new headquarters and program center.

 

UMass Amherst, AIC to Share Classroom, Lab Space After Fire

SPRINGFIELD — UMass Amherst and American International College (AIC) signed an agreement allowing AIC to use clinical simulation laboratories and classrooms at the UMass Amherst Center at Springfield following a fire on the AIC campus in July. The agreement will assist AIC nursing students in continuing their education uninterrupted as repairs are made to AIC’s health-sciences facilities. The July 27 fire on AIC’s campus in Springfield, sparked by a lightning strike, caused extensive damage to Courniotes Hall, which houses the college’s nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and public health programs. Under the agreement, the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst and AIC’s nursing program have developed a schedule to share instruction space at Tower Square in downtown Springfield through May 2024. This fall, more than 50 AIC students have used the facilities for instruction, assessments, and other activities.

 

The Children’s Trust Honors Square One with Award

BOSTON — The Children’s Trust, the state’s child-abuse-prevention agency, awarded Square One in Springfield with its Community Partnership Award at its annual A View from All Sides conference. The Community Partnership Award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated a commitment to the mission of the Children’s Trust and has developed strong and long-lasting relationships, understands the shared responsibility to support families and children, and has directly impacted the goals of the Children’s Trust. Square One’s programs include early education and care, serving 500 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers each day; and family-support services that impact more than 1,500 families each year. This past June, the Children’s Trust partnered with Square One to launch the Commonwealth’s first Financial Support Program for young, first-time parents. The pilot program provides cash assistance to parents enrolled in the Children’s Trust’s Healthy Families program in Springfield. Program participants receive $500 per month for the first 15 months, then three additional monthly payments of $550, $650, and $750, respectively, for a total of 18 months. Participants who enroll in the financial-assistance program while pregnant receive a lower monthly stipend of $100. Upon the baby’s birth, parents are then eligible to receive regular monthly payments to help support the transition to parenting and the baby’s first months. The Children’s Trust also offers optional financial skill-building courses to program participants. Because Healthy Families program participants meet with home visitors regularly, the first-of-its-kind financial-assistance program is unique in its built-in case-management component as well as access to referrals for other basic family needs.

 

IT’SUGAR Now Open at Holyoke Mall

HOLYOKE — IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., has opened a 2,400-square-foot candy store inside Holyoke Mall. The Holyoke Mall location epitomizes what the brand is known for: hundreds of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products, and immersive candy experiences from America’s beloved brands, including Sour Patch Kids, OREO, Nerds, Skittles, Reese’s, and Starburst. It also includes shops devoted to retro and international candy, TikTok-trending treats, and much more. IT’SUGAR’s new store is located on the upper level in Center Court, next to H&M.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Anderson Hair Inc., 72 Sunnyslope Ave., Agawam, MA 01001. Alison Anderson, same. Hair salon.

CHICOPEE

NML Distribution Inc., 232 Pendleton Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Nicholas Lafrenaye, same. Distribution of baked goods.

EAST LONGMEADOW

US Latin Food Fairs Inc., 96 Windham Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Cesar Ruiz Jr., same. Retail food sales and food fairs.

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Family Dentistry, P.C., 150 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Sarat Gaddipati, 1651 Bridge St., Dracut, MA 01826. Dental practice.

PITTSFIELD

Celacare Eco-Health Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Roselle O’Brien, same. Educational services.

Desmos Policy Institute, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Georgios Laskaris, same. Think tank that transfers best practices from the U.S. to Greece.

Richard Silvano Painting Inc., 146 Daniels Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Richard Silvano III, 146 Daniels Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Painting and general construction for residential and commercial properties.

SPRINGFIELD

Frontrow Credit Repair Inc., 24 Old Brook Road, Springfield, MA 01118. Maria Gonzalez, same. Credit-repair services.

Landscaping That Fitz Inc., 235 State St., Unit 221, Springfield, MA 01103. Robert Fitzpatrick, same. Landscaping and other related activities.

Yankee Clippers Swim Team Inc., 562 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Mark Gehring, same. Organizing and conducting swim events.

WILBRAHAM

Wilbraham Skin Studio Inc., 2341 Boston Road, Suite 203, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Maegen Arroyo, 14 George St., Palmer, MA 01069. Esthetician.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of November 2023.

BELCHERTOWN

Christ Community Church
1255 Federal St.
Emmanuel Haqq

Cold Spring Recovery Service
27 Main St.
Sonja Carroll

Country Stylist
171 Federal St.
Marianne Abuselmi

Don Cole & Sons Excavating Contractor
297 Franklin St.
James Cole

Family First Consulting
15 Lamson Ave.
Stephan Corbin

Gaynor Property Services
447B Amherst Road
Leroy Gaynor

Holmes Construction
240 Warren Wright St.
David Holmes

Maine Dynomining & Minerals
90 Federal St.
Jonathan Spiegel

Massachusetts Veterans’ Chamber of Commerce
281 Chauncey Walker St., #176E
Lisa Ann Ducharme

The Master of Sparks Welding Co.
27 Main St.
Sonja Carroll

Physio-Logic Physical Therapy & Integrative Health
23 Everett Ave.
Linda Coffey

Points North Adventures
24 Ledgewood Circle
Scott Fugere

Quabbin Valley Acupuncture
74 Daniel Shays Highway
Dana Burton

Squires Seafood & Fish Market
25 Main St.
Sonja Carroll

WESTFIELD

Aesthetically You
77 Mill St.
Amber Whitehill

Cities Gateway
18 Whispering Wind Road
Jack Clemente

Hair by Christine Ouimette
77 Mill St.
Christine Ouimette

Indian Motorcyle of Springfield
962 Southampton Road
DNKB LLC

Kernels & Co.
344 Prospect St. Ext.
Bryant Keeney, Noah Rivera

Laflamme’s Auto & Truck Services Inc.
3335 Fairfield Ave.
Sarah Laflamme, Wayne Laflamme

Mr. Rooter Plumbing
845 Airport Industrial Park
David Tourville

M’s Creation
16 Union St.
Maureen Moriarty

Serendipity Psych Counseling and Consulting
193 Russell Road
Dallas Pilechi, Ariana Avezzie

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Barber Room
698 Westfield St.
The Barber Room

Direct Results
2005 Riverdale St.
Direct Results

Frasco Fuel Oil
2383 Westfield St.
Frasco Fuel Oil

Joy Bowl
935 Riverdale St., Unit F102
Joy Bowl

Manchester Home Improvement
203 Circuit Ave.
Manchester Home Improvement

Olympia Ice Center
125 Capital Dr.
Massachusetts Skate Inc.

Rattigan_Best
1129 Riverdale St.
Rattigan_Best

Truehart Wellness
201 Park Ave.
Truehart Wellness

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital West Springfield
134 Capital Dr.
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital West Springfield

West Springfield G&S Trucking Inc.
1528 Riverdale St.
West Springfield G&S Trucking Inc.

Worldwide Travel
1446 Riverdale St.
Gorecki Enterprises Inc.

 

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Alkhatib, Mohammad
107 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/14/2023

Belden, Gregory A.
11 Witheridge St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/01/2023

Bitetti, Bronwen D.
75 Hancock Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/07/2023

Bradley, Alfred D.
102 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/03/2023

Brown, Kevin E.
63 Telbar St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/02/2023

Burgos, Carmen R.
55 Pine St., 2nd Fl.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/14/2023

Claine, John H.
Claine, Kimberly L.
409 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/13/2023

Collins, Matthew E.
95 Orange St., Fl. 2nd
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Cyr, Sandra J.
29 Abbey St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Deline, Edward J.
1095 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/08/2023

Delgatto, Cindy S.
63 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/03/2023

Gazda, Cindi
21 Jennifer Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/14/2023

Heller, Janine
a/k/a Provost, Janine
357 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/31/2023

Kean, Ethan A.
d/b/a Beef Cheek Farms
31 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/03/2023

Lee, Emanuel R.
1551 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Licata, Meghan J.
125 Hancock Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Love, Marlene A.
a/k/a Mendonsa, Marlene A.
a/k/a Saucier, Marlene A.
833 Riceville Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/31/2023

Miller, Alexis B.
221 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Montague, Matthew F.
61 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/31/2023

Morales, Pablo Alejandro
19 Dianna Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/15/2023

O’Connor, Lawrence G.
30 Woronoco Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/31/2023

Perodeau, Amy
a/k/a McCartin, Amy
385 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2023

Silva, Alessandra Alves
228 Cordaville Road
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/06/2023

Sisson Engineering Corp.
450 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 11
Date: 11/14/2023

Spear, Anthony J.
28 Penrose Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/07/2023

Williams, Edward H.
Williams, Elizabeth J.
17 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/14/2023

Real Estate Transactions

By
Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

168 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Lea Banks
Seller: Jakub Muller
Date: 11/01/23

BERNARDSTON

44 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 44 Church Enterprises LLC
Seller: NL&E Associates LLC
Date: 11/06/23

BUCKLAND

83-A North St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Karl K. Rogler
Seller: Paula C. Parsons Int.
Date: 11/06/23

25 Elm St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: NLA Holdings LLC
Seller: Steven L. Howland
Date: 10/31/23

27 Elm St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: NLA Holdings LLC
Seller: Steven L. Howland
Date: 10/31/23

50 Prospect St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert N. Quigley
Seller: Rachael S. Riverwood
Date: 10/31/23

49 State St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Haley B. O’Neil
Seller: Diego Sharon
Date: 11/06/23

122 State St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Love Thy Neighbor LLC
Seller: Polly French
Date: 11/01/23

COLRAIN

2 Cider Mill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David E. Arsenault
Seller: AI Property Solutions LLC
Date: 11/07/23

4 Cromack Lane
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Welsh
Seller: Susan E. Wall
Date: 11/09/23

DEERFIELD

39 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $295,500
Buyer: Shelly Rifken
Seller: Corey J. Ramsay
Date: 11/03/23

72 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Lauren K. Hnath
Seller: Kownacki Int.
Date: 10/30/23

9 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Ethan Wickline
Seller: Leslie A. Wickline
Date: 11/06/23

GREENFIELD

104 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David R. Cramer
Seller: Ion Virlizanu
Date: 11/03/23

209-211 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Laura James
Date: 11/08/23

48 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: William J. Carey
Seller: Lindsey M. Ennis
Date: 11/01/23

105 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: Timothy J. Stebbins
Date: 10/30/23

59 Newell Pond Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Timothy Kosuda
Seller: Barbara E. Woodcock
Date: 11/06/23

LEYDEN

148 East Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Carole J. Rose RET
Seller: William R. Butler
Date: 11/01/23

MONTAGUE

79 2nd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: William R. Crosby
Seller: Margaret S. Glassman
Date: 11/03/23

113-115 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: 113 Ave A. LLC
Seller: Emily Ya-Ping
Date: 11/06/23

8 Grant St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: Chadd Cocking
Date: 10/30/23

48 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Austin M. Fortin
Seller: Jill M. Innes
Date: 10/31/23

123 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Lashway
Seller: Crochier, Leslie C., (Estate)
Date: 11/09/23

24 Vladish Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Paxton P. Reed
Seller: Anthony D. Diaz
Date: 11/01/23

3 Wolcott
Montague, MA 01347
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Green River Collective LLC
Seller: Matherson, Brian Lee, (Estate)
Date: 11/06/23

NORTHFIELD

91 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: LCS Realty LLC
Seller: Northern Enterprises LLC
Date: 11/01/23

ORANGE

124 Drew Blvd.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Christine Richardson
Seller: Peter M. Jack
Date: 11/09/23

137 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael Gelinas
Seller: Kiernan R. Wilson
Date: 11/03/23

465 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kimberly Maguy
Seller: Eugene F. Litchfield
Date: 11/09/23

60 Holmes Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: 88 Lambert Ave. NT
Seller: Steven Gauvin
Date: 11/07/23

73-75 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Yunxiang Zhong
Seller: Tawny R. Evanson
Date: 10/31/23

2 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: 2 Main St. Orange LLC
Seller: James A. Stanley
Date: 11/09/23

SHELBURNE

11 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: John Petrovato
Seller: Kenneth R. Downes Int.
Date: 10/30/23

SHUTESBURY

27 Weatherwood Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Lipman & Cohen Joint LT
Seller: Paul S. Lipman TR
Date: 11/01/23

SUNDERLAND

621 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Mary M. Cathcart
Seller: Damien T. McNally
Date: 11/02/23

247 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: John T. McConnell Int.
Seller: Dolores M. Berwind RET
Date: 11/09/23

WENDELL

West St.
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sara C. Hsiang
Seller: Kevin M. Eckhardt
Date: 11/08/23

WHATELY

184 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jenny A. Richards
Seller: Dwight, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 11/03/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

46 Federal St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Scott Harlow
Seller: Jacob M. Kopyscinski
Date: 11/07/23

81 Burlington Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Mohammed A. Burhan
Seller: Konstantin Gut
Date: 11/01/23

18 Duclos Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Konstantin Gut
Seller: Ruth E. Chandler
Date: 11/01/23

61-63 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $536,100
Buyer: Kay T. Oo
Seller: Alexander Panchelyuga
Date: 11/02/23

42 Lincoln St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Thomas G. Gonet
Seller: William P. Gonet
Date: 11/03/23

48 Morningside Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $422,900
Buyer: Nathaniel W. Karns
Seller: Johnson FT
Date: 11/03/23

6 Pheasant Run Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Megliola Realty LLC
Seller: John J. O’Brien
Date: 11/02/23

65 South Park Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jordyn L. Michaelson
Seller: Patnaude, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 11/09/23

397 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Silver Snake Properties LLC
Seller: Lynne M. Paquin
Date: 11/08/23

437 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Umer F. Husain
Seller: Jonathan Zuber
Date: 11/10/23

64 Sunnyslope Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Scott Main
Seller: Raymond M. Pronovost
Date: 11/09/23

BLANDFORD

138 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jacques Boilard
Seller: Roy, Gary L., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/23

49 North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kelsey M. McGinley
Seller: Aaron J. Labrecque
Date: 11/09/23

55 Russell Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Stone Mitchell
Seller: Amanda R. Rudzik
Date: 11/09/23

20 Sperry Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Frances Kibbe
Seller: Sperry Road RT
Date: 11/02/23

CHICOPEE

149 Beauchamp Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jean C. Santiago-Reyes
Seller: Andrzej Soja
Date: 10/30/23

116 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jasmyn Quinones
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/23

71 Bray St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kyle Soja
Seller: Green, George F., (Estate)
Date: 11/03/23

8 Canal St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sabino D. Carballo-Diaz
Seller: Tabor, Jerzy Piotr, (Estate)
Date: 11/03/23

285 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Darnell Cortes
Seller: Dominic M. Cessarini
Date: 11/03/23

104 Gill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: USBank
Seller: Keith J. Dupont
Date: 11/08/23

54 Kennedy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: William A. Fish
Seller: Marco A. Morgado
Date: 11/01/23

61 Kimball St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Orlando S. Gonzalez-Santos
Seller: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Date: 11/09/23

132 Nelson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Honorio D. Velasquez
Seller: Leshia A. O’Neil-Wolcott
Date: 10/30/23

224 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Luis Capellan
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 11/09/23

100 Van Horn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Marco A. Morgado
Seller: Gregorios Varypatakis
Date: 11/01/23

16 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Pedro Sanchez
Seller: Elaine Bourgeois
Date: 11/10/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

Anna Marie Lane, Lot A
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Seller: Knox Trail RT
Date: 11/09/23

19 Bettswood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Rivers
Seller: Brown, Patricia Fiske, (Estate)
Date: 11/10/23

55 Pineywoods Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Flanagan
Seller: Vladimir Strelnitski
Date: 11/10/23

208 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Cwabs Inc. Series
Date: 11/08/23

HAMPDEN

73 Genevieve Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Brooke Logan
Seller: James E. Fiola
Date: 10/30/23

198 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Rhonda Black
Seller: Johnny J. Johnson
Date: 11/07/23

HOLLAND

14 Craig Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joshua Strasser
Seller: Amber L. Boucher
Date: 11/03/23

20 Joanie Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $383,585
Buyer: Pantuosco FT
Seller: Andrew M. Pantuosco
Date: 11/08/23

64 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jonathan Fallon
Seller: Pebbles J. Carson
Date: 10/31/23

HOLYOKE

24 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Cynthia H. Theriault
Seller: Robert C. Daniell RET
Date: 11/03/23

103 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: 103 Chapin St. LLC
Seller: Ronald E. Holland
Date: 11/01/23

24 Franks Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Viktor Biley
Seller: Falcetti, Una Mae, (Estate)
Date: 10/31/23

44 George St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rosa Adorno
Seller: Theresa L. Asselin RET
Date: 11/06/23

354-356 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pink Finch LLC
Seller: Bobo RT
Date: 11/07/23

414-416 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Acemar Leasing LLC
Seller: Holyoke Athletic & Social Club
Date: 11/03/23

462-464 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,600,000
Buyer: 220 Linden Realty LLC
Seller: Lacoste Properties LLC
Date: 10/30/23

1222 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $471,500
Buyer: Susan Fritz
Seller: Donoghue, Stephen, (Estate)
Date: 11/10/23

488-496 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: 224 Westfield Road LLC
Seller: Corine M. Fitzpatrick LT
Date: 11/03/23

10 Quinn Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Brian Hunter
Seller: David D. McClain
Date: 10/31/23

11-13 School St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 220 Linden Realty LLC
Seller: Lacoste Properties LLC
Date: 10/30/23

106 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jefte A. Silva
Seller: Donna M. Daigle
Date: 11/06/23

92 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jacob A. Carroll
Seller: Sachs Int.
Date: 10/31/23

16 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gallagher Capital Group LLC
Seller: Edward J. Sokol
Date: 11/03/23

246 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Meghan Carroll
Seller: Miguel Colon
Date: 11/09/23

2 Willow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael Sanchez
Seller: Maria Rivera
Date: 11/10/23

LONGMEADOW

36 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: CKJ Realty LLC
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 11/07/23

51 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: CKJ Realty LLC
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 11/07/23

434 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: B. D. Jimenez
Seller: Thomas Sophinos
Date: 10/31/23

64 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kristin Blanchard
Seller: Gallup FT
Date: 10/31/23

22 Falmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Martin Boyle
Seller: Rolland M. Combe
Date: 11/03/23

291 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Branden J. Bertelli
Seller: 291 Maple Road RT
Date: 11/03/23

41 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Nathan A. Nadeau
Date: 10/31/23

23 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alyssa Milne
Seller: Susan L. French
Date: 10/31/23

LUDLOW

552 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Casey Gilbert
Seller: Mark S. Lyon
Date: 11/01/23

105 Booth St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alexandria M. Ferreira
Seller: Thomas D. Cowell
Date: 11/02/23

317 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Thomas Cowell
Seller: Rebecca L. Goncalves
Date: 11/02/23

17 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jeremy P. Stoddard
Seller: Darnell Cortes
Date: 10/30/23

87 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: James J. Galica
Seller: Tina M. Lapierre
Date: 11/03/23

121 Fenton Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Krista Mitchell
Seller: Danielle L. Beaulieu
Date: 11/01/23

30 Plymouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Anthony Gandelli
Seller: Hilary A. Considine
Date: 11/06/23

LUDLOW

64-66 Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Joel Mata
Seller: Mario G. Carneiro
Date: 11/09/23

65 Parkview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: John M. Faustino
Seller: Irene Faustino
Date: 11/08/23

187 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Goncalves
Seller: David J. Knapp
Date: 11/06/23

52 West Belmont St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Natalie A. Colapietro
Seller: Emilio Santos
Date: 11/09/23

MONTGOMERY

71 Herrick Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Brian C. Kopinto
Seller: Gregory W. Smith
Date: 11/02/23

301 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Nicole Marcotte
Seller: Audrey A. Kopinto
Date: 11/02/23

Pomeroy Road (off)
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Brian C. Kopinto
Seller: Gregory W. Smith
Date: 11/02/23

PALMER

10-12 Fox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Collins
Seller: Austin Collins
Date: 11/08/23

75 Griffin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Justin K. Cordeiro
Seller: Logan J. Lehman
Date: 11/07/23

1461 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Briana Salerno
Seller: Dore Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/31/23

3006 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Annie Turnball
Seller: Ebenezer Construction & Cleaning
Date: 11/03/23

45-47 South St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jeffery S. Columbus
Seller: Manuel S. Puyen Roche
Date: 10/31/23

127 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Cofske
Seller: Justin K. Cordeiro
Date: 11/07/23

25 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: 25 Ware Street LLC
Seller: Nlcp 25 Ware St. Mass. LLC
Date: 10/30/23

RUSSELL

70 Fairview Ave.
Russell, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anthony C. Diaz
Seller: Decoteau, 3rd Robert S., (Estate)
Date: 11/10/23

SPRINGFIELD

37 Aberdeen Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jackeline Diaz
Seller: Thomas Poudrier
Date: 10/31/23

1007 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Nick Zaporozhchenko
Seller: Cameron Perry
Date: 11/07/23

126 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Charles T. Hale
Seller: Charlene Joubert
Date: 10/30/23

524 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Carmen Reyes
Seller: 524 Armory RT
Date: 11/03/23

203 Arthur St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jaime Casiano
Seller: Gail T. Cutler
Date: 11/09/23

305 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Genesis A. Agueda
Seller: Job Asiimwe
Date: 10/31/23

55 Beaufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Dustin R. Rhodes
Seller: Lukasz M. Jacek
Date: 11/09/23

301-307 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Cherlie Magny-Normilus
Seller: Christian Nguyen
Date: 10/31/23

632 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Corey Lawrence-Godfrey
Seller: Antonio R. Sorcinelli
Date: 10/30/23

14 Bentley St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ellika E. Nickerson
Seller: Catherine MacGovern
Date: 11/01/23

59 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Carlos Restrepo
Seller: Americo Freitas
Date: 11/07/23

73 Bremen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Dylan Sliech
Seller: Elizabeth Imelio
Date: 11/10/23

41 Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: NPN Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas Maziarz
Date: 11/02/23

22-24 Burke St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Igor Arbuzov
Seller: Tiyra L. Johnson
Date: 11/07/23

20 Cara Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $406,500
Buyer: Andrew Amidon
Seller: Christie E. Hendrickson
Date: 11/03/23

27 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: 27 Chester Street LLC
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 11/02/23

28 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Patriot Living Proprties LLC
Seller: Walter R. Kubacki
Date: 11/10/23

38 Collins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nicholas Avery
Seller: 38 Collins LLC
Date: 11/10/23

187 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose A. Rivera
Seller: Nereida Rivera
Date: 11/09/23

6 Devonshire Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ingrid Serrano
Seller: Joaquim S. Madeira
Date: 11/01/23

110 Dewitt St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David A. Brunato
Seller: Patricia A. Varney RET
Date: 11/06/23

80 Elaine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Eunice A. Andoh-Dadzie
Seller: Meredith E. Ballista
Date: 10/31/23

48 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jesus B. Ruiz
Seller: Smith, Wayne, (Estate)
Date: 10/31/23

14-16 Falmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Victor Roule
Seller: Evelyn Rose LLC
Date: 11/03/23

39 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Latasha Downie
Seller: Jorge H. Bordonhos
Date: 10/31/23

130 Finch Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joan Huff
Seller: Laurie Lemire
Date: 11/01/23

328 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sonia N. Rodriguez
Seller: Minerva Aponte
Date: 11/06/23

15 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Carmen D. Rosa
Date: 11/08/23

140 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Martins
Seller: Taylor Tran
Date: 11/08/23

164 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Katherine Ramos
Seller: Ruby V. Jones
Date: 11/09/23

48-50 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Harshawardhan Banda
Seller: Eryn E. Locascio
Date: 11/03/23

80 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rosalinda Hernandez
Seller: Lor V. Yang
Date: 11/09/23

61 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sebastian O. Garcia
Seller: Long River Realty LLC
Date: 11/09/23

75 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Juan C. Santiago
Seller: Fyxer Up Properties LLC
Date: 11/03/23

38-40 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Tavernier Investments LLC
Seller: Reed D. Hosten
Date: 11/06/23

14 Los Angeles St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Phillips Asset Management LLC
Seller: Christine S. Messier
Date: 11/09/23

17 Manitoba St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Baerbel Kittelmann
Seller: Edward F. Hobaica
Date: 11/02/23

49 Marchioness Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Jimmie L. Whitecotton
Seller: Karen Kelley
Date: 10/31/23

93 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: John M. Martin
Seller: Reginald P. Johnson
Date: 11/02/23

159 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Theresa Robinson
Seller: Walters, Jane A., (Estate)
Date: 11/01/23

61-63 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Paula B. Dos Santos
Seller: Michael Katsounakis
Date: 11/01/23

83 Moss Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Evan W. King
Seller: Ariel R. Clemmer
Date: 11/03/23

295 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Hannah Bilodeau
Seller: Jose A. Hernandez
Date: 10/30/23

327 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Seller: Joseph K. Perez-Gonzales
Date: 11/08/23

169 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Robin L. Youmans
Seller: Kennedy Acquisitions LLC
Date: 11/09/23

601-603 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Auris E. Done
Seller: Jacqueline Martinez
Date: 11/09/23

160-234 Rocus St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Morais Enterprises LLC
Seller: S. R. Energy Inc.
Date: 11/06/23

1225 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rose Cash
Seller: Fab Holdings LLC
Date: 11/09/23

73 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Jouly T. Yang
Seller: Florence N. Fay
Date: 11/09/23

105 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Jaimilly T. Garcia
Seller: Nelida Medina
Date: 11/06/23

60 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Albert Adomako
Seller: Barbara J. Miller
Date: 10/30/23

41 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Geraldo Zayas
Seller: Peter J. & L. Danmalis RET
Date: 11/07/23

556 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Leanny Puello
Seller: Thomas F. Rivers
Date: 11/10/23

919 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Melissa Blais
Seller: Lori P. Venezia
Date: 10/30/23

11 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David Toum
Seller: Charles K. Burke
Date: 10/31/23

SOUTHWICK

152 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $299,987
Buyer: Morris J. Govan
Seller: Christopher M. Thomas
Date: 11/08/23

18 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Vincent Petrangelo
Seller: Craig S. Miller
Date: 11/10/23

17 Gargon Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Richard Conroy
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/23

72 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Richard Blaser
Seller: Soundview Home Loan TR
Date: 10/30/23

465 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Lisa Freeman
Seller: Alfred J. Beauregard
Date: 11/07/23

5 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Mario J. Bernal
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 10/31/23

TOLLAND

84 Lakeview Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Howard S. Hoffman
Seller: Spidal NT
Date: 11/10/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

9 Abigaile Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Brian G. Signet
Seller: Richard R. Poe
Date: 10/31/23

34 Belle Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Nickolas R. Rodriguez
Seller: Skyspec LLC
Date: 11/10/23

68 Christine Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Muhammad D. Sabir
Seller: Ahmed Elmogy
Date: 10/31/23

32 Glenview Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Tianyi Zhou
Seller: Jason D. Leary
Date: 11/08/23

132 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Arpana Rai
Seller: Jahjan LLC
Date: 11/09/23

18 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,500
Buyer: Amber Fragoso
Seller: Justin S. Bergeron
Date: 11/02/23

81 Lennys Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Greg Varypatakis
Seller: Mohammad A. Burhan
Date: 11/01/23

250 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $243,078
Buyer: TD Bank
Seller: Cam M. Pham
Date: 11/09/23

33 Maple St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Gould
Seller: Colleen V. Jenkins
Date: 11/01/23

1269 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Jamie J. Mitchell
Seller: Christine M. Orwat
Date: 11/01/23

326 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Ward
Seller: Tiberiu Poshtaru
Date: 11/09/23

42 Old Barn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Justin Bergeron
Seller: Jeffrey B. Lavoine
Date: 11/02/23

154 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John J. Steup
Seller: James P. Galica
Date: 10/31/23

154 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Beau D. Salamon-Davis
Seller: James P. Galica
Date: 11/10/23

94 Smyrna St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Constance
Seller: James A. Richard
Date: 10/31/23

45-47 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Andrew Morin
Seller: Jessica Korobkov
Date: 10/31/23

2355 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christina Suheen
Seller: Suk RT
Date: 11/10/23

WESTFIELD

49 Canal Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Capela Reality Group LLC
Seller: Charles A. Mathieu
Date: 11/01/23

184 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Seth T. Philipp
Seller: Holden Canty
Date: 11/09/23

27 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Gabriel Lopez
Seller: Steven J. Sheldon
Date: 11/10/23

230 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Seller: John G. Moriarty
Date: 11/03/23

60 Lewis Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Katie Spaulding
Seller: Sergiy Suprunchuk
Date: 10/31/23

15 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Gregory Smith
Seller: Darron G. Hillman
Date: 11/02/23

7 Medieros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: DM United Realty LLC
Seller: MPS Realty LLC
Date: 11/03/23

503 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Shawn Barsalou
Seller: Dennis R. Blakely
Date: 10/30/23

43 Jaeger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nextgen Real Estate LLC
Seller: Joanne C. Lisee
Date: 11/08/23

100 Park Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Caitlyn N. Champagne
Seller: Archie F. Hogue
Date: 11/09/23

5 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David J. Oleksak
Seller: David J. Oleksak
Date: 11/08/23

122 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Serhii Storcheus
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 11/03/23

305 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Jacob Mead
Seller: Jay A. Fournier
Date: 10/30/23

259 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Michael Wheeler
Seller: Kathryn L. Buttrick RET
Date: 11/09/23

WILBRAHAM

21 Jewell Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Trevor J. Ziomek
Seller: Gregory A. Coutu
Date: 11/09/23

57 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Zachary Yacteen
Seller: Lori A. Jacquinet
Date: 11/03/23

15 McIntosh Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Heidi Li
Seller: Jay S. Steingrub TR
Date: 11/03/23

7 Rice Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Gay
Seller: Teresa M. Strandberg
Date: 11/09/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AHMERST

40 Hop Brook Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Jason Ditzian
Seller: Rolf Nelson
Date: 11/03/23

1117 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: 1117 North Pleasant St. LLC
Seller: Mimsy Cove LLC
Date: 11/01/23

49 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $683,049
Buyer: Sidney Strickland
Seller: Barbara H. Goldstein
Date: 10/31/23

27 The Hollow
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Cil Realty Of Mass. Inc.
Seller: Rgink LLC
Date: 11/09/23

21 Valley View Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $544,900
Buyer: Timothy S. Nixon
Seller: Deana Whittlesey
Date: 11/02/23

51 Valley View Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Bonnie B. Anderson
Date: 11/06/23

BELCHERTOWN

19 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ruth Huyler
Seller: Christopher F. Fitzgerald
Date: 11/10/23

11 Eastview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Brian Jette
Seller: Carl E. Brown
Date: 10/31/23

633 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Wendie Levitan
Seller: Jason S. Balut
Date: 11/03/23

High Bluff Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $1,281,000
Buyer: Vanessa Homes LLC
Seller: S&M Equipment LLC
Date: 11/03/23

44 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Pubali Datta
Seller: Stephen M. Weibel
Date: 11/02/23

15 Old Farm Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jeremy Breef-Pilz
Seller: Jacqueline Habib
Date: 11/03/23

16 Pheasant Run
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Patrice L. Housey
Seller: Victor L. Rodrigues
Date: 11/09/23

42 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Richard P. McGuire
Seller: Dulude FT
Date: 10/30/23

CUMMINGTON

95 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Miller
Seller: Robert N. Quigley
Date: 10/31/23

605 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Jonathan Foley
Seller: Antoni J. Sakowicz
Date: 11/03/23

149 Porter Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Hhcp LLC
Seller: Bruce H. Hoag
Date: 11/08/23

EASTHAMPTON

10 Conrad Circle, Lot 10
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Ann E. Silver
Seller: Loudville Condominiums LLC
Date: 11/01/23

10 Duda Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Michael R. Dion
Seller: Brown Jr., Kenneth, (Estate)
Date: 11/10/23

393 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Fiverobin LLC
Seller: Kevin M. Schmitter
Date: 11/07/23

2 Park Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Matthew H. Ghazarian
Seller: Peter E. Lustenberger
Date: 10/31/23

63 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Silver Snake Properties LLC
Seller: Hughes, Sally J., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/23

12 Steplar Xing, Lot 12
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $594,900
Buyer: Wendy J. Allen
Seller: Loudville Condominiums LLC
Date: 10/30/23

GOSHEN

2 Maple Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Linda B. Putnam
Seller: Courtney C. MacLachlan TR
Date: 11/03/23

GRANBY

122 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Oleh Pikulskiy
Seller: Alexandr Nejelski
Date: 11/10/23

31 Forge Pond Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Richard Landry
Seller: Diane Soriano
Date: 11/08/23

HADLEY

230 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Artiga Enterprise LLC
Seller: Stanley Adams
Date: 10/31/23

HUNTINGTON

Route 112
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Archimedes Plumbing & Heating
Seller: Huntington Country Store
Date: 11/01/23

34 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Kostis J. Zarvis
Seller: Colby M. Lurgio
Date: 10/30/23

70 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Archimedes Plumbing & Heating
Seller: Huntington Country Store
Date: 11/01/23

NORTHAMPTON

389 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Alisa M. Wagman
Seller: Marlene A. O’Connell
Date: 11/09/23

9 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Butler
Seller: Jason Ditzian
Date: 11/03/23

13-A Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Rachel S. Riverwood
Seller: Shane R. Rogers
Date: 11/01/23

135 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,052,500
Buyer: Mill River Music Inc.
Seller: Barry G. Goldberg
Date: 11/01/23

69 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,400
Buyer: Brian Kane
Seller: Arthur L. Desantis
Date: 10/30/23

260 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Kureczka
Seller: Marilyn J. Buuck
Date: 10/31/23

661 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $739,000
Buyer: Toby S. Nelson
Seller: Elisa S. Daus
Date: 11/07/23

9 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Butler
Seller: Jason Ditzian
Date: 11/03/23

13-A Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Rachel S. Riverwood
Seller: Shane R. Rogers
Date: 11/01/23

135 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,052,500
Buyer: Mill River Music Inc.
Seller: Barry G. Goldberg
Date: 11/01/23

69 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,400
Buyer: Brian Kane
Seller: Arthur L. Desantis
Date: 10/30/23

260 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Kureczka
Seller: Marilyn J. Buuck
Date: 10/31/23

58 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Charlene R. Gentes
Seller: Sheila M. Coy RET
Date: 10/30/23

3 Riverbank Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Danielle Delucia
Seller: Mary Kennedy
Date: 10/30/23

418 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Lepore
Seller: Tina T. Champagne
Date: 11/07/23

245 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Daniel Cavanaugh
Seller: DNB Properties LLC
Date: 11/01/23

9 Villone Dr.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Asher Sarlin
Seller: Paul S. Cook
Date: 11/03/23

701 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Dasher J. Rattray
Seller: Claudia Viele
Date: 11/06/23

735 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Carl D. Tietjen
Seller: David L. Fradkin
Date: 11/08/23

PELHAM

59 Meetinghouse Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Michael B. Mahoney
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 11/10/23

SOUTH HADLEY

14 Country Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jason P. Grigas
Seller: Laura S. Fitzgerald
Date: 11/01/23

18 Garden St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLC
Seller: Robert M. Stapley
Date: 10/30/23

123 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Roland W. Cox
Seller: Lorraine D. Lavallee
Date: 11/07/23

37 Haig Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Seller: ZCG Properties LLC
Date: 11/01/23

12 Lithia Springs Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Paul J. Wanat
Seller: Barbara J. Smith
Date: 11/09/23

36 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Esther H. Chandler
Seller: Adam Lukomski
Date: 11/06/23

21 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $574,900
Buyer: Terres FT
Seller: J.N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc.
Date: 11/02/23

209 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Kiras
Seller: Katelyn Labrie
Date: 10/30/23

394 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $469,900
Buyer: Jeremy Nosser
Seller: Terie Fleury
Date: 11/02/23

39 Old County Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Arthur Williamson
Seller: Eeps LLC
Date: 11/09/23

11 Pittroff Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Tonya Skowyra
Seller: Oliver O. Akamnonu
Date: 10/30/23

47 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Yassine Zian
Seller: Crochetiere, Robert P., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/23

11 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Brecher
Seller: Emalie D. Clark
Date: 10/30/23

SOUTHAMPTON

29 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rgb Industries Inc.
Seller: Darleen A. Poulin
Date: 10/30/23

125 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Mary E. Longabaugh RET
Seller: Jennifer Siegel
Date: 11/08/23

12 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Melvin M. Cortes
Seller: Richard E. Krzanowski
Date: 11/01/23

WARE

7 Big Tree Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Shawn Donnelly
Seller: Peter T. Bassignani
Date: 10/31/23

23 Clifford Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Ontour Properties Inc.
Seller: Jeffrey A. Mlynarski
Date: 10/31/23

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of November 2023.

CHICOPEE

Grace Slavic Pentecostal
5 Meadow St.
$5,000 — Remove front overhang roof, patch wall

Charles Sourmaidis
467 Memorial Dr.
$40,000 — Demolition at former Denny’s restaurant

EASTHAMPTON

60-62 Main Street LLC
60-62 Main St.
$5,000 — Remove pergola and deck over lot line

Richard Burgielewicz
51 Brook St.
$154,963 — Verizon Wireless to swap 12 antennas, add four antennas, swap six radios, add six radios, swap two hybrid cables, and swap three-sector monopole platform to four-sector monopole

Debra Davis
359 Main St.
$37,732.80 — Insulation, weatherization, air sealing

Easthampton Congregational Church
116 Main St.
$85,000 — Place fiber-optic cabinet, generator, propane tank, electric meter frame, and fencing of equipment compound

Eastworks LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$3,000 — Reverse swing for three doors, construct new walls for frames

Stephen Henderson, Classic Management
359 Main St.
$15,100 — Roofing on Building 16

HADLEY

Bakurental LLC
49 Middle St.
N/A — Remove and repair porch flooring

Russell Street Hospitality LLC
340 Russell St.
N/A — Homewood Suites signage rebranding

LENOX

Boston University
45 West St.
$15,300 — Roofing

PVI Lenox Village LLC
21 Housatonic St.
$34,400 — Install new wet fire sprinkler system

Town of Lenox
275 Main St.
$33,390 — Roofing

NORTHAMPTON

32 Masonic Street LLC
32 Masonic St., Unit A
$15,000 — Remove two windows and fill in openings, repair siding

ADB-1 Properties LLC
12 Hockanum Road
$22,500 — Convert porch to laundry room

The BV Hampshire House Trust
38 Franklin St.
$110,000 — Construct new porch

Dewey Court Properties
34 Dewey Court
$380,000 — Kitchen renovation and addition, bath renovation, add second-floor laundry and bathroom, new windows, remove porches

Florence Civic & Business Assoc. Inc.
90 Park St.
$7,435 — Insulation

Hampshire Regional YMCA
286 Prospect St.
$305,679 — Install mono-slope open-air pavilion

Harmonic Rock Realty LLC
125 Pleasant St.
$4,200 — Fire-suppression system

Hill Institute
83 Pine St.
$23,000 — Alter side entrance

Northampton Golf Inc.
135 Main St.
$30,000 — Replace plate glass with frame construction

Pun Family LLC
176 Pine St.
$8,000 — Insulation and weatherization

Smith College
7 College Lane
$116,400 — Interior renovation to classroom and offices

Smith College
7 College Lane
$97,000 — Interior renovation

Smith College
70 Dryads Green
$28,900 — Roofing

Smith College
79 Elm St.
$50,000 — Rebuild porch

Smith College
14 Green St.
$5,000 — Interior renovation for Many Graces

Smith College
25 Henshaw Ave.
$244,163 — Exterior handrails, ramp, and kitchen upgrades

Smith College
29 Kensington Ave.
$29,500 — Roofing

Smith College
64 Kensington Ave.
$14,500 — Roofing

Sunwood Development Corp.
31 Chapel St.
$113,641 — Install new sprinkler system

Taylor Northampton RE II Holdings
29 Edwards Square
$1,000 — Insulation and weatherization

PITTSFIELD

Lori McHugh
7 Coleman Ter.
$19,995 — Install ramp

SPRINGFIELD

401 Liberty Street LLC
163 Stafford St.
$28,800 — Erect two walls for new machinery room in warehouse

1277 Liberty Street LLC
1327 Liberty St.
$77,857.50 — Remodel tenant space for new afterschool program at On and On Childcare

1277 Liberty Street LLC
1327 Liberty St.
$10,000 — Install monitored fire-alarm system at On and On Childcare

City of Springfield
605 Worthington St.
$325,760 — Remove and replace roof covering at Fire Department headquarters

MGM Springfield Redevelopment LLC
101 State Way
$25,000 — T-Mobile to remove six roof-mounted cellular antennas and install five new antennas with associated equipment at MGM Springfield

PS Springfield LLC
461 Boston Road
$855,131 — Erect recreational cannabis dispensary for Kur Retailers

Springfield Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St.
$1,500,000 — Phase 1 fire restoration; alter space for interior fit-out and additional repairs to women’s locker rooms

What We’d Like to See in 2024

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“Honestly, this was one of our busiest years I can remember.”

“It’s been a very challenging year.”

Those are two quotes from this issue of BusinessWest, one from the world of construction, the other from hospital administration.

And if you asked leaders of other sectors — from education to auto sales; from real estate to insurance — how things are going, you’d probably encounter the same range of answers.

Because these are unusual times. In some ways, the economy is strong, with historically low unemployment, real wages rising, and energy prices falling. But in other ways — indeed, the ways in which people feel it most immediately — things are not getting better: inflation is still too high, housing is increasingly unattainable, and employers are struggling to find talent.

But even by those negative measures, the U.S. has seen improvement over the past year, and in many industries, business is steady. We hope for even more improvement in 2024, of course, and while we do, here are four other developments we wouldn’t mind seeing, both locally and nationally.

• Lower interest rates. Not only has it been a terrible year for banks on that front, but consumers have been struggling with the dual issues of housing availability and higher mortage rates. Now that inflation is easing, mortgage rates are expected to make a slow decline throughout 2024. Realtor.com forecasts that rates will be 6.8% on average for 2024 and 6.5% by the year’s end, following a high of 7.79% earlier this year.

• Movement on east-west rail in Massachusetts. Obviously, any movement here will be painfully slow, but there has been some progress toward connecting Springfield (and even Pittsfield) with Boston. This fall, the federal government awarded a grant of $108 million to Massachusetts for infrastructure upgrades, and Gov. Maura Healey signed off on $12.5 million in DOT funding in the state’s FY 2024 budget toward the effort.

• Federal cannabis decriminalization. Well over half of U.S. citizens live where cannabis is legal in some way statewide, that number is rising every year, and about 60% of Americans want the drug legal for recreational use. But the federal government’s continued categorization of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug — and the related Section 280E issues in the Internal Revenue Code — continue to hamper the industry in many ways, from banking and taxes to security and transportation. Descheduling marijuana seems to have bipartisan support in Congress, but there has been little movement.

• More momentum in downtown Springfield. The good news is plentiful: MGM posted some of its best-ever months this year. The Thunderbirds generate a $126 million effect on the local economy, according to a UMass Donahue Institute study. The market-rate housing development at the former Court Square Hotel has been taking applications, with the promise of bringing more foot traffic to the area. All the downtown office towers report new tenants or progress toward that goal. Downtown may never attain the energy of its mid-20th-century heyday, but the progress has been encouraging.

Rosalynn Carter Was Beacon of Hope

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By Kimberley Lee

 

In the vast landscape of public service, few figures stand as tall and unwavering in their commitment to mental-health advocacy as Rosalynn Carter. The former U.S. first lady carved a legacy defined by compassion, resilience, and an unyielding dedication to destigmatizing mental health. Her journey, spanning decades, has transformed the conversation around mental well-being and left an indelible mark on the global pursuit of mental-health awareness.

Carter’s journey into mental-health advocacy began at a time when discussing mental illnesses was often shrouded in silence and shame. In the 1970s, as the first lady, she fearlessly stepped into the spotlight to challenge societal norms, becoming a powerful voice for those whose struggles were often overlooked. Her early advocacy laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering understanding.

In 1991, she took a monumental step by establishing the Carter Center Mental Health Program. This initiative, born out of a deep sense of empathy, has been a driving force in shaping mental-health policies, conducting groundbreaking research, and providing resources to educate the public. It stands as a testament to Carter’s foresight and determination to create a world where mental health is prioritized.

At the core of Carter’s advocacy was a relentless pursuit of accessibility to mental healthcare. She tirelessly championed policies that recognized mental health on par with physical health, dismantling obstacles that impede individuals from seeking the support they deserve. Her vision extended beyond borders, advocating for a global approach to mental health that transcends cultural boundaries.

A defining aspect of Carter’s impact was her courage in confronting the stigma surrounding mental health. Through personal stories and public discourse, she became a beacon of hope, normalizing conversations that were once deemed uncomfortable. Her ability to connect with people on a personal level inspired others to share their experiences and contribute to the ongoing dialogue.

Beyond the accolades and recognition, Carter’s legacy is one of empathy in action. Her work has not only shifted policies, but has also sown the seeds of understanding and compassion in communities worldwide. In a world where mental health is gaining the recognition it deserves, she stands as a pioneer, a visionary who dedicated much of her life to ensuring that no one feels alone in their mental-health journey.

As we reflect on her profound impact, we are reminded that the journey toward mental-health acceptance is ongoing. Her example serves as both a call to action and a source of inspiration for individuals, communities, and nations to continue the important work of fostering a world where mental health is a priority and compassion knows no bounds.

Our work at MiraVista is very much a reflection of Rosalynn Carter’s significant contributions and commitment as our daily efforts continue with a profound sense of purpose and dedication, directly contributing to improving mental-health awareness and access to services.

 

Kimberley Lee is chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke.

STCC Names Karen-Louise Walker to Leadership Position

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) appointed Karen-Louise (Rucks) Walker as assistant vice president of Advancement and executive director to the STCC Foundation.

Walker began her appointment at STCC on Dec. 4. She will be responsible for managing all aspects of STCC’s fundraising, philanthropy, alumni relations, and foundation-supported work, including overseeing communications and branding functions. She will work with President John Cook, administrators, and faculty to support the mission of STCC.

“We are delighted Dr. Walker is joining us at STCC,” Cook said. “She is familiar to many in the Springfield community, having worked in a leadership role at Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services. Karen brings a wealth of higher-education fundraising experience to the position. She will help our ecosystem of alumni, donors, businesses, and community organizations that support our unique community college.”

Walker most recently served as vice president for Advancement at Alliance University in New York City. She previously served as vice president of Development at Ascentria Care Alliance, a nonprofit agency serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. Prior to that, she served as executive director of Advancement at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) in Worcester, where she was responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of institutional advancement. During her tenure at QCC, she secured more than $45 million in grants, increased private giving by 30%, and tripled the QCC Foundation revenue.

Her professional experience also includes serving as vice president of Programs for MLK Jr. Family Services, a nonprofit social-service agency supporting families and children throughout Western Mass.; executive director of the Council of Churches of Greater Springfield; and assistant EEO administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. She serves on various boards in Western and Central Mass.

“I am excited to join STCC and use my experience to help advance its mission,” Walker said. “This is an exciting time at STCC, just a few years shy of its 60th year of providing affordable, quality education. The college launched its annual campaign this fall, and I look forward to implementing a comprehensive development plan that engages and inspires alumni, local businesses, companies, and community members to support STCC students’ pathways to success and transformed lives through scholarships and state-of-the-art educational programs critical to the Western Massachusetts workforce and economy.”

Conval Announces Two Appointments

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Conval, a global manufacturer of high-performance severe service valves, recently announced the appointment of Andrea Bedard as HR manager and Mike Mikaelian as inside sales engineer.

Bedard graduated from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. She has enjoyed a solid career in human resources, including stints at TTM Technologies in Stafford Springs, Conn., as well as Health New England, E Ink Corp., KBE Building Corp., and Paychex.

Mikaelian holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Western New England University and earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I. He previously served as design engineer at Judd Wire in Turners Falls, senior sales engineer and production manager at Dipwell Techware in Northampton, route service representative at Quest Diagnostics in Marlborough, and in various engineering and sales positions at BETE Fog Nozzle in Greenfield.

Founded in 1967, Conval moved to its new, 72,000-square-foot advanced-manufacturing center at 96 Phoenix Ave. in Enfield in 2018. The company has 68 employees and is currently hiring CNC machinists.

STEM Scholarships Available at HCC for Spring Semester

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HOLYOKE — Students enrolled in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College (HCC) can apply now for a National Science Foundation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year for tuition and fees.

Through HCC, the National Science Foundation Scholarship offers, on average, $6,500 per year to qualified full-time students and prorated amounts for part-time students. Both new and returning HCC students are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline for the spring 2024 semester is Jan. 7, 2024. Students will be notified by Jan. 12.

Students chosen for the NSF scholarship become members of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Program, also known as SCoRE (STEM Cohorts for Research & Engagement).

STEM Scholars are expected to maintain enrollment in a STEM program, be in good academic standing, complete an associate degree at HCC, and/or transfer to an accredited STEM degree program at a four-year institution. The scholarships are renewable every year students continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Beside the financial awards, STEM Scholars become part of a learning community that fosters a sense of belonging and academic success, and includes mentoring, research, honors experiences, community service, and internships.

STEM disciplines include biological sciences, physical sciences, math, computer and information services, geosciences, and engineering, among others.

Eligibility guidelines for the National Science Foundation Scholarship in STEM can be viewed at hcc.edu/stem-scholarship.

Baystate Health Names Dr. Seth Gemme Chair of Department of Emergency Medicine

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SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Seth Gemme has been named the new chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baystate Health. Upon approval by the provost and dean, he will also chair the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate. He most recently served as vice chair of Clinical Operations for the Baystate Health Department of Emergency Medicine.

Gemme earned his MD degree from the University of Buffalo prior to completing his residency training in emergency medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, R.I. He joined the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baystate Health in 2017 and has held progressive leadership positions since that time, including associate chief and Education director, Emergency Department, Baystate Noble Hospital; chief, Emergency Department, Baystate Wing Hospital; system vice chair of Clinical Operations for Emergency Medicine, Baystate Health; and as board member of Baystate Medical Practices.

Gemme has earned several scholastic and teaching awards in his career to date, including the prestigious President’s Excellence Award in 2022 at Baystate Health. He has continued to serve for more than a decade as a member of the clinical policy committee of the American College of Emergency Physicians, contributing to the development of national consensus guidelines in emergency medicine. Most recently, he led the design and successful implementation of the ‘vertical model’ of care at Baystate Medical Center. This model of care utilizes oversized leather recliners for patients who can sit upright during their care while in the Emergency Department.

“Dr. Gemme is a team builder, and I am confident that he will leverage his leadership experience and informed perspective to advance the aligned visions of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Baystate Health,” said Dr. Andrew Artenstein, chief physician executive and chief academic officer for Baystate Health and president of Baystate Medical Practices.

Gemme will start in this new role in early January 2024. Dr. Niels Rathlev, who has held the position of chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baystate Health for the past 15 years, will be staying on as a faculty member.

BusinessTalk with Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge in Chicopee

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 190: December 4, 2023

Joe Bednar Interviews Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge in Chicopee

Ashley Batlle wasn’t sure where she wanted to take her cosmetology degree 20 years ago, but she’s certainly found her place today as owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge in Chicopee, a cutting-edge spa that aims to build clients’ self-confidence by making them look and feel their best. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Ashley talks withBusinessWestEditor Joe Bednar about the growth of Beauty Batlles since its 2018 opening; its recent move to a larger space, allowing her to expand into more wellness services, including cryotherapy; and the many ways in which she uses her platform to support and uplift her community. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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The Royal Law Firm Welcomes Two Attorneys, Two Paralegals

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SPRINGFIELD — The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed four new additions to its team: attorneys Kylie Brown and Jessica Rodger Yim and paralegals Marcia Macklin and Quincy Ryans.

Brown is a litigator who focuses her practice on employment and other commercial litigation. She has successfully tried several cases to verdict and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Yim has many years of experience in bankruptcy, commercial lending, banking, and commercial real-estate matters, and will work out of Boston. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Boston College Law School, and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Macklin and Ryans also recently joined the Royal Law team as paralegals. They both have extensive experience in the court system.

Christian D’Amour Named District Director at Big Y

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SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the appointment of Christian D’Amour as district director for 16 markets throughout Connecticut. In his new role, his focus will be to provide a best-in-class customer shopping experience and to create an environment in which Big Y employees grow and develop. His responsibilities include staffing, training and development, operational execution, sales strategies, and results. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, vice president of Supermarket Operations.

Christian D’Amour began his career at Big Y at the age of 14 as a part time service clerk. After college, he was a sales and marketing representative for an insurance company based in Providence, R.I. He re-joined Big Y as a store director trainee in 2014. One year later, he was appointed assistant store director in Wilbraham. In 2016, he was promoted to store director in Southampton. He next went on to manage the Wilbraham market before being tapped as store manager at Table & Vine’s flagship location in West Springfield.

In 2019, he was appointed a district sales and merchandising mentor for Big Y’s supermarket 15-store district throughout Western Mass. In this role, he was responsible for all sales, merchandising, and store team development across all departments. He also continued to oversee the operations of the company’s Table & Vine flagship, and most recently directed the company’s e-commerce platform.

According to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, “we are thrilled to have Christian back on our Operations team. We are certain that Christian’s enthusiasm and passion for the business, his care and commitment to our store teams, and his genuine drive and focus on improving the customer experience will all have an incredible impact throughout his district and across our company.”

Mercedes-Benz of Springfield Hosting Toy Drive to Benefit Square One Children

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SPRINGFIELD — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is hosting a toy drive to benefit Square One’s children and families.

“Every child deserves to experience the magic of the holiday season,” said Michelle Wirth, owner of Mercedes-Benz of Springfield. “We are happy to play a small part in making that holiday wish a reality.”

Toys may be dropped off anytime during normal business hours through Wednesday, Dec. 13. The dealership is located at 295 Burnett Road, Chicopee.

Those who can’t find the time to stop by in person can purchase a digital gift card from online marketplace www.feelgoodshoplocal.com and send instantly to Matt Deloria at [email protected]. Square One representatives will purchase the items of need directly from local sellers in the Pioneer Valley.

“We are so grateful to our friends at Mercedes-Benz for helping us bring holiday magic to all of our Square One families,” said Kristine Allard, vice president of Development & Communication for Square One. “It’s truly heartwarming to think about the joy that our children will experience as a result of our community’s kindness.”

Square One currently provides early learning services to more than 500 infants, toddlers, and school-age children each day, and family support services to 1,500 families each year as they work to overcome the challenges in their lives.

United Way of Pioneer Valley Donating 80 Winter Coats for Children in Need

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SPRINGFIELD — In partnership with Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) in Holyoke, the United Way of Pioneer Valley is helping keep kids warm this winter with a donation of 80 new winter coats.

“United Way is always here to support the needs of the communities we serve in the Pioneer Valley. We are able to better serve our community in partnership with other local nonprofits like VOC,” said Megan Moynihan, United Way’s interim president and CEO.

The coats will arrive at Valley Opportunity Council’s offices today, Dec. 4.

Time Is Running Out to Nominate a Difference Maker

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SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 16th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2024 must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.

Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities.

So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by visiting businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in an upcoming issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.

Thunderbirds Contribute $15,000 to Record-breaking Mayflower Marathon

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced, in collaboration with Rock 102 and the Mayflower Marathon, that the team successfully generated more than $15,000 for this year’s Marathon.

A contribution of $10,000 in cash was made by the Thunderbirds to Open Pantry, a result of generous donations throughout November and the funds raised during the T-Birds’ celebrity bartending event at White Lion Brewing earlier this month. Additionally, Ray Berry, founder of White Lion Brewing, will contribute an extra $800 from the proceeds of Thunderboom beers and burgers sold at White Lion.

Rock 102 morning show co-host Mike Baxendale expressed gratitude, stating, “the Thunderbirds have been tremendous partners over the years, but this year they went above and beyond in helping us shine the spotlight on the food-insecurity challenges in our community. We are incredibly grateful for their help in making this year’s Mayflower Marathon our most successful in 30 years.”

The Mayflower Marathon achieved another historic milestone, amassing a record-breaking total of $234,733.71 in food and monetary contributions. The non-perishable food donations filled four full-size Mayflower trailers and an additional one-and-a-half box trucks, marking a remarkable increase of more than $55,000 from the 2022 Marathon.

Rock 102 morning show co-host Steve Nagle acknowledged the crucial role played by the Thunderbirds, stating, “our community support is fueled by our partnership with the Springfield Thunderbirds, who we can’t thank enough for rallying the best fans in hockey to help us make this the most successful Mayflower Marathon ever.”

Throughout November, the Thunderbirds actively collected donations at the team office and during home games inside the MassMutual Center. Leading up to Mayflower Marathon Night on Nov. 22, fans making contributions were rewarded with tickets to the T-Birds game.

“When we embarked on our collaboration with Rock 102 and the Mayflower Marathon last season, we aspired to make this game night into an enduring annual tradition,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “Thanks to the fantastic support from Rock 102 and our fans, it is safe to say our community has wholeheartedly embraced this cause. Witnessing our city unite to support others encapsulates the spirit of this season, which only fuels our desire to expand the Mayflower Marathon Night to greater heights in 2024.”

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Welcomes Attorney Brett Smith as Associate

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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced the addition of attorney Brett Smith to its team of lawyers.

Smith concentrates his practice on commercial finance and real estate, business organizations and planning, and land-use regulation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley University in 2019 and his juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law in 2023. He previously served as a legal intern at New Mexico Local Government Law LLC in Albuquerque.

In 2022, Smith received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in corporate finance law. He co-founded and served as treasurer of the Sports and Entertainment Law Assoc. at Western New England University School of Law.

“Brett joined us as a law clerk in 2022, and now that he has passed the bar, we are proud to have him contribute as an associate in our firm,” founding attorney Steven Schwartz said. “As we prepare to mark 55 years since the founding of the firm, we’re excited by the bright, young talent, including Brett, coming on board to grow with us.”

Flash Car Wash Announces Successful Veterans Day Promotion

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Flash Car Wash shared the success of its recent Veterans Day promotion, honoring U.S. veterans and active service members.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Flash Car Wash extended thanks to veterans and active service members by providing a total of 1,067 complimentary diamond washes. This initiative, offered at all 19 Flash Car Wash locations, aimed to express gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served their country.

“Our customers really showed up for this one,” said Vin Porzio, spokesperson for Flash Car Wash, “and we’re thrilled to make a donation of $43,879 to Veterans Inc. as a result.”

Veterans Inc. was chosen as the beneficiary of this campaign due to its impactful work and commitment to assisting veterans in need, specifically in the New England region. This includes crucial assistance in areas such as housing, employment, and counseling.

Marleen Kilcoyne, Donor Strategy manager of Veterans Inc., noted that “Veterans Inc. is thrilled and grateful to receive this donation, which directly supports the vital services that we provide to over 6,000 veterans and their families annually.”

Flash Car Wash opened in 2017 and joined Balise Auto Group in 2021.

Attorney Gina Barry to Discuss ‘Inspired Giving’ over Lunch at HCC on Dec. 8

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke attorney Gina Barry, a 1994 graduate of Holyoke Community College (HCC) and an estate-planning specialist, will return to her alma mater on Friday, Dec. 8 to give an informal talk titled “Inspired Giving” over a complimentary lunch at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke.

Barry chairs the Estate Planning and Elder Law department at Bacon Wilson, P.C. and is a 2015 recipient of HCC’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Her presentation will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. during a three-course gourmet lunch prepared and served by HCC’s culinary-arts students.

In her talk, Barry will provide helpful tips for integrating tax-savvy charitable-giving strategies into long-term estate plans.

“As a proud HCC alumna, it is my pleasure to bring together both fellow alumni and friends of HCC for this festive occasion,” Barry said. “I am also pleased to be able to share my expertise in estate planning.”

This is a community event, open to the public. There is no fee for lunch, but seating is limited, and reservations are required. To RSVP, visit hcc.edu/barry or contact John Sieracki, HCC leadership gift officer, at (413) 687-0322 or [email protected].

HCC Board of Trustees Chair Robert Gilbert Steps Down

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HOLYOKE — Robert Gilbert Jr. has banged his last gavel as chair of the Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of trustees.

After serving as a trustee for 12 years, including the last eight as chair, the retired chairman of Dowd Insurance Agencies of Holyoke retired after presiding over his last board meeting on Nov. 28.

“This is a bittersweet moment for me,” he said. “Serving on this board has been an incredible journey, one filled with challenges, triumphs, and, above all, a shared commitment to the betterment of this institution. I’m filled with gratitude for the privilege of working alongside such dedicated individuals and the collective passion for education and unwavering commitment to the success of our students, which has been the driving force behind every decision we’ve made.”

Gilbert was first appointed to the board in April 2011 by Gov. Deval Patrick, serving in various capacities, including chair of the audit committee and member of the finance committee. In October 2015, Gov. Charlie Baker named him board chair, succeeding Helen Caulton-Harris, commissioner of the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services.

In his eight years as chair, Gilbert served alongside three HCC presidents: William Messner, who retired in 2016, Christina Royal, who retired in July, and George Timmons, HCC’s fifth and current president.

“The relationship between the chair and the president is vital to the success of any institution, and so I have considered myself fortunate to have spent so many of my hours with you, Bob,” Timmons said. “HCC is an exceptional place because of your leadership and commitment to the college. I want to thank you personally for your support of me in this transition, your wisdom, and, most importantly, your passion for Holyoke Community College.”

Making a surprise appearance at Gilbert’s last meeting was Royal, who praised him for his stewardship of the college.

“I don’t think, in my entire time knowing you, that you have not had your HCC pin on,” she said. “You have been such an advocate. I think everybody knows you as someone who has dedicated your whole career to supporting and lifting up this community. I am deeply grateful for your leadership and presence in the board chair role, and, beyond this, I look forward to just calling you ‘friend.’”

Until Gov. Maura Healey names a successor, HCC trustee Vanessa Smith will serve as interim chair.

T-Birds Foundation Donates More Than $10,000 to Lewiston, Maine

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced that, through the T-Birds Charitable Foundation, a donation of $10,650 will be made directly to those impacted by the tragic events of Oct. 25 in Lewiston, Maine.

Prior to their games on Nov. 3-4, Thunderbirds players warmed up in Maine Mariners jerseys to show solidarity with their New England neighbors to the north in the aftermath of the shooting that resulted in the loss of 18 lives.

“Seeing the Thunderbirds hit the ice with Mariners jerseys was such a heartwarming gesture in itself, but for the organization to be able to raise so much for the Lewiston community really is remarkable,” Maine Mariners President and Governor Adam Goldberg said. “Thank you to the AHL, the Thunderbirds organization, and to the Springfield fans for being so selfless and compassionate.”

Jerseys worn during the warmups were auctioned online as a fundraiser, and the T-Birds’ 50-50 raffle proceeds from that weekend also were included in the donation to the Maine Community Fund’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund.

“We are deeply moved by our community and our fans’ support in stepping up for a cause far greater than hockey,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “Nothing can replace the cost of innocent lives, but we hope this gesture allows the families a chance to see that all of New England is in their corner. We continue to send our deepest sympathies and best wishes to the victims’ families and friends.”

Gary Rome Hyundai to Host Toy Drive, Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus

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HOLYOKE — Gary Rome Hyundai has partnered with local comedian Jess Miller of Funnyraising Comedy Shows and OMG! Comedy Shows to host a toy drive for foster children.

The Stuff the Trunk toy drive is being held at Gary Rome Hyundai, located at 150 Whiting Farms Road in Holyoke, through Sunday, Dec. 10.

“This is our first year partnering with Gary Rome but the 10th year for our annual toy drive for foster kids in Western Mass.,” Miller said. “We started in 2013 at the Huke Lau and have been doing comedy shows every year since. This year, due to all of the economic hardships people are facing, especially foster families and children in need, we wanted to reach more than just an adult audience and provide a way to get kids involved. We greatly appreciate Gary Rome Hyundai’s involvement this year, as well as other local area businesses, and hope we are able, through a combined effort, to get toys to over 3,000 local kids.”

Toys can be dropped off at Gary Rome Hyundai showroom during regular business hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to the toy drive, the dealership will host a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend to meet the merry couple, take pictures, and help foster children. To keep costs low, it is suggested that guests use cell phones to take pictures or bring a camera. Suggested donation: $10 or one new, unwrapped toy.

One ticket is good for one family picture (no individual pictures will be taken without an additional ticket). Spots are limited. Register by clicking here.

MCLA Receives $306,000 Grant to Fund Mental-health Support

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NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Suicide Prevention Grant for $306,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Over the next three years, this funding will launch the MCLA Cares Project, an initiative to build campus-wide infrastructure to support student mental health.

The MCLA Cares Project will utilize a multi-pronged approach to address mental-health support deficits across campus. This project will engage a health promotion coordinator, a new position designed to plan and implement the grant’s activities as well as produce additional mental-health and wellness programming. Grant funds will contribute significantly to training the student-facing faculty and staff in suicide awareness and prevention.

The MCLA Cares Project was developed in accordance with MCLA’s mission to provide an accessible liberal-arts education to students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, such as first-generation students, students of color, and LGBTQIA+ students. The health promotion coordinator will collaborate with these groups to identify their specific needs and challenges in order to create responsive programming.

“I am thrilled that MCLA received the GLS suicide prevention grant from SAMHSA,” said Ashleigh Hala, MCLA’s associate dean for Counseling and Holistic Wellness. “This enables us to expand critical programs related to our students’ mental health and emotional well-being, including supporting students at high risk for suicide. Through this grant, we will change culture, creating a more caring, compassionate, and healthy community.”

Merged Agency to Be Called Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts

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WESTERN MASS. — The mentorship agencies of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Franklin County and BBBS of Hampden County, both founded in 1967, announced they will merge into one organization. The combined agencies, operating under the name Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM), will become the largest mentorship organization in the region.

David Beturne, executive director of BBBS of Hampden County, who has been acting as interim executive director in Franklin County since April, will lead the new agency. Beturne brings 23 years of experience with BBBS and plans to maintain all staff at both locations.

“The Franklin County office will remain open with minimal changes,” he said. “We are thrilled and energized about this new partnership and know it will bolster our ability to serve more youth and make a stronger impact across our communities.”

Both agencies have a long history of fostering connections in their respective counties, and plan to grow to serve areas without an established BBBS office.

“We have plans to expand into Berkshire county, which is an exciting prospect for all of us,” Beturne said.

The merger does not include the Center for Human Development’s BBBS program, which will continue to serve the Hampshire County area. BBBS of Hampshire County can be reached at (413) 478-8547 or [email protected].

BBBSWM plans to merge duplicate social-media accounts and can currently be found on Facebook at @bbbsfc @bbbshampden, and on Instagram at @bbbsfranklincounty @bbbshampdencounty.

BBBS creates connections between children (Littles) with qualified and vetted mentors (Bigs) in the community to create fulfilling relationships. BBBS monitors all matches to ensure safety standards are upheld and that the relationship is positive and empowering for the children involved.

UMassFive Employees Raise More Than $18,000 for Local Nonprofits

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that its employees have raised more than $18,000 for two local nonprofits during the fall of 2023: $13,677 in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $4,800 for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts via participation in Will Bike 4 Food.

A longstanding and top supporter of the UMass Cancer Walk and Run event for more than 20 years, UMassFive employees join together annually as Team UMassFive to raise funds for the cause, both personally and in branch locations. In 2023, fundraising efforts included raffle baskets, bake sales, candy sales, and art and jewelry sales. Donations were also sought from credit union corporate partners, whose support helps bolster efforts each year.

Including the $13,677 raised in 2023, Team UMassFive has raised over $186,600 in donations to the UMass Cancer Center over the lifetime of its participation.

Since 2020, UMassFive employees have also jumped on their bicycles in support of Will Bike 4 Food, a major fundraising event for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In 2023, seven riders teamed up to raise $4,800 in support of their cumulative 300-mile ride. Including the 2023 efforts, Team UMassFive has raised $17,500 in just four years of participation, which equates to providing 70,332 meals to neighbors in need.

“We are so proud of our employees for supporting local causes that they care about,” said Cait Murray, Community Outreach manager at UMassFive. “Together, our team can make a more significant impact than if we all participate in events on our own. These organizations make such a big difference in our communities, and we are thrilled to support those efforts.”

Anyone who still wishes to donate to the UMass Chan Medical School Cancer Walk in support of team UMassFive may do so through the end of 2023 by clicking here.

MCLA to Host Community Panel, ‘How to Speak About Peace,’ on Nov. 30

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NORTH ADAMS — MCLA faculty and staff invite the campus and North Adams community to a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 30, titled “How to Speak About Peace,” to discuss urgent calls for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine.

The discussion will start at 7 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218. Panelists include Associate Professor of Anthropology Mohamad Junaid, Associate Professor of English & Communications Victoria Papa, Assistant Professor of Art History and Museum Studies Eunice Uhm, Associate Professor of Modern Language Mariana Bolivar, and Assistant Professor of Psychology Carter Carter. The discussion will be moderated by Assistant Professor of English & Communications Caren Beilin, interim director of the Mind’s Eye, an initiative featuring interdisciplinary academic programming.

“As an educational institution with scholarly expertise in our community, one thing we can do to try to cope with the unfolding events is to gather for conversation and to contend with current events,” MCLA President James Birge stated in a message to the campus community. “It is notable that this panel includes Jewish, Arab, and Muslim faculty members and those whose research addresses many of these intertwined topics. I encourage our community’s participation in this important conversation.”

This community panel is a follow-up and continuation of the previous panel about the war in Israel and Gaza. This comes after a weekend of violence that took place in Burlington, Vt. involving three Palestinian college students.

“We must continue to talk with one another about peace, to find the words, and indeed the information, to speak and act on this urgent issue,” Beilin said.

United Way of Pioneer Valley Launches Hope for the Holidays Campaign

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SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) has launched its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign, a holiday gift drive for children in the region.

“We have the unique opportunity to distribute toys to the many families we serve every week in our food pantries located in Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield. Without the support of our corporate partners and community members, we would not be able to give our families the extra help they may need this holiday season,” said Megan Moynihan, interim president and CEO.

Thanks to a local businessman, a vintage Fiat sits inside the TD Bank building at 1441 Main St. in Springfield for the next several weeks. UWPV invites donors to help “fill the Fiat” with educational toys this holiday season.

UWPV seeks new, unwrapped toys appropriate for children ages 0-12, such as games, trucks, dolls, sports equipment, books, and puzzles. For those who wish to purchase online and have toys shipped, they may be sent to United Way of Pioneer Valley, 1441 Main St., Suite 147, Springfield, MA 01103. Hope for the Holidays will run through Dec. 18.

Hannoush Jewelers to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Store in Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD — Hannoush Jewelers will share a community grand-opening celebration of its new Springfield location at 1630 Boston Road on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 4:45 p.m.

After serving clients at its Eastfield Mall location for almost four decades, getting the news that the retail center would officially be closing was bittersweet, but the Hannoush family knew they wanted to reopen nearby.

“It was important to me and to my whole family to not only relocate our Eastfield Mall store to a location in the city of Springfield, but, if possible, we wanted to stay in the same neighborhood. That’s why we were thrilled when we found this location,” said Maroun Hannoush, owner of Hannoush Jewelers.

What resulted was a move literally across the street, where they transformed a former bank into a new home. This new, free-standing Hannoush Jewelers location offers customers convenient parking, a larger space allowing for jewelry repair and custom design on site, and even a large set of windows where customers can watch the Hannoush bench jeweler hard at work.

“We have the same friendly, knowledgeable staff that has represented my family in the showroom for over 30 years,” Maroun Hannoush said. “We invite you to be our guest and allow us to welcome you as a part of the Hannoush family. We are proud to provide you with hand-selected products that represent love, quality, and natural beauty. We aim to deliver a five-star experience in every way, beginning with the first impression and ending with an everlasting relationship we make with our guests.”

The grand-opening event will include a community give-back to Ronald McDonald House of Springfield. Registering to attend is not required, but from all who do, one winner will be chosen to receive a $500 gift card. Visit hannoush.com/bostonroad for more information and to RSVP.

Kuhn Riddle Architects Welcomes Interior Designer Mallory Nurse

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AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects (KRA) recently welcomed Mallory Nurse to the firm as a member of its interior-design team.

Having previously designed corporate workplace interiors and larger-scale projects, Nurse was interested in the slightly more intimate type of design at KRA. She loves projects that have a beneficial impact through education, community-oriented organizations, and residential buildings of all types.

Nurse chose to study interior design in college and has never looked back. She is a graduate of Suffolk University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design and was awarded the Design Excellence commendation for her senior thesis project.

She loves to pay close attention to the details of a project: lighting, scale, texture, and color. Her holistic approach to design focuses on fostering connection between people and the spaces in which they thrive.

Patrick Arguin Appointed CEO of Lathrop Community

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NORTHAMPTON — Lathrop Community announced the appointment of Patrick Arguin as its new CEO.

Arguin brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, starting his career as a physical therapist and then working for many years as a nursing-home administrator (NHA). His most recent position was NHA for Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place in Holyoke, which provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing. Under Arguin’s leadership, that community achieved high-performing recognition in support categories, effective staffing, and best practices in resident safety. He was responsible for various aspects of the community, including managing staff, organizational finances and budgets, reporting to the board, and upholding the quality of service and attention to residents.

“I’m excited for this next step in my professional journey and to work alongside a talented team to best support the needs of residents at Lathrop,” Arguin said, adding that, although his background has been in skilled-nursing communities, his philosophy, approach, and skillset will transfer quickly to the campus.

“Patrick’s colleagues presented glowing endorsement of his character and work,” added Chuck Johnson, board chair. “We believe his background and education will serve well as the community looks toward the future.”

Arguin, who has a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, officially joined the community on Nov. 27.

“Patrick is an engaging, personable, and professional individual with experience and perspective that will benefit Lathrop Community. I’m excited to work with him and pleased that he has accepted the position of CEO,” said Amy Harrison, interim CEO and CFO of the Kendal Corp. “His dedication to working with older adults in Massachusetts will allow him to quickly acclimate to Lathrop and residents’ distinct needs and desires.”