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Reconsider Northampton’s Redesign

By Contributor November 8, 2023

Opinion

By Judy Herrell, John DiBartolo, James Winston, Jon Reed, and Amy Mager

Save Northampton Main Street has surveyed the Northampton Main Street business district to assess the number of businesses in favor or opposed to the city of Northampton’s redesign. In the media, city officials have touted that 50 businesses on Main Street are in favor of their redesign.

However, our findings clearly show that most downtown businesses are opposed to the current redesign plans by the city of Northampton. Our results show, of 100 businesses surveyed, 69 are opposed, while only two are in favor. Several businesses were not aware of the proposed changes and needed more information, and four businesses were neutral about the changes.

What was the most interesting was how businesses listed on the city’s list that were surveyed by our team were not aware they were on any list, let alone one that was published.

Additionally, Save Northampton read and analyzed the Toole Design report [detailing the Main Street redesign]. John DiBartolo of our group wrote a letter outlining these issues to the City Council in Northampton and the Mayor’s office. Some of these issues are:

• Traffic increase and travel time. This new design will create traffic jams and extended travel time for people traveling down Route 9 through Northampton for any reason. According to the city, the intention of the project is to slow down traffic for safety, and it was never an objective to keep travel time or improve traffic flow.

• Bike safety. This new design will create unsafe bike crossings at intersections without traffic lights and visibility issues with drivers, bikers, and pedestrians. According to the city, the current design’s internal lanes are 40% safer than other designs, including our suggestion of adjacent-to-traffic bike lanes with enhancements.

• Requested public meetings. The city refuses to meet with business owners and residents except individually. They claim to have had many in-person meetings during COVID, which were Zoom meetings. There was no city public hearing on this subject (only one Zoom hearing by the DOT). The city feels that their process was robust and inclusive.

• Comparing Northampton’s redesign to Concord, N.H. While the size of Concord and Northampton are relatively the same, Concord is set up as a grid, which Northampton is not. Northampton has no natural bypass for drivers who wish to bypass the Northampton shopping district. Furthermore, Concord has shared bike and vehicle lanes with no separate bike path and was always a one-lane-in-each-direction road. In Concord, they removed parking to create larger sidewalks and green areas. Concord’s main shopping district is not a state highway. Concord’s city officials conducted 50 meetings in person with concerned businesses and residents before deciding on their plan. Northampton had only 20 Zoom meetings, the last of which was both in-person and over Zoom.

• A new design alternative. Save Northampton has had numerous discussions with residents, businesses, and property owners and is currently working with an architect to provide the city with an alternative plan which can also receive the same funding and might be a bit less expensive.

We continue to hope the city of Northampton will call for a public meeting to access the city’s views on the current design, as our data indicates more residents are opposed than in favor of this design. Our Save Northampton Main Street petition currently has more than 2,000 signatures, mostly from Northampton, Florence, and Leeds residents and business owners.

Judy Herrell, John DiBartolo, James Winston, Jon Reed, and Amy Mager are members of Save Northampton Main Street.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

Picture This

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Two Key Donations

The KeyBank Foundation recently awarded the Springfield Boys & Girls Club (SBGC) a $10,000 grant to support the club’s Brain Gain program, an after-school program designed to bolster grade-level reading skills for inner-city, at-risk youth. .

Pictured at top, from left: SBGC board member Aleana Laster; KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer Analisha Michanczyk, KeyBank Branch Manager Vanity Bryant, SBGC Director of Development Karen Natsios, KeyBank Area Retail Leader Sarah Germini, and SBGC Executive Director Vinnie Borello with students in the Brain Gain program

KeyBank also recently awarded Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) a $39,000 charitable grant during the bank’s Volunteer Build Day on Chestnut Street in Holyoke. The donation will assist Habitat’s environmental-stewardship program.

Pictured above, from left: KeyBank employees Janis Deynes, Sharia Coley, Josh Flores, Norbert Grant III, Priya Tater, Tom Morace, Jeff Guyott, Kendle Taylor, and Tito Ramon with Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Aimee Giroux.

Honoring Social Responsibility

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union received the first-place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for 2023 in Massachusetts. This annual award is given out by the Cooperative Credit Union Assoc. and the Credit Union National Assoc. to honor a credit union for its social-responsibility projects within the community. UMassFive earned this award in recognition of its participation and fundraising for the UMass Cancer Walk and Run and Will Bike 4 Food.

Pictured, from left: UMassFive’s Ruth Yanka, Craig Boivin, Taylor Robbins, CEO Rich Kump, Cait Murray, Lauren Duffy, Sarissa Markowitz, Jacqui Watrous, and Robert Harrison.

Supporting the Community

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,750 to Friends of Wilbraham Recreation as part of the bank’s annual Community Giving Initiative. The community organization received this donation by obtaining enough votes by community members to place in the top 10 vote recipients of the Community Giving Initiative. The donation will support work to improve and maintain the Spec Pond recreational area and the town’s sports programs.

Pictured, from left: Mark Manolakis, Friends of Wilbraham Recreation president; Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank president and CEO; and Bryan Litz, Wilbraham Parks & Recreation director.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

Court Dockets

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Robert Bauer v. Oakridge Custom Home Builders Inc.

Allegation: Breach of implied warranty of habitability, breach of contract and express warranty, fraudulent misrepresentation, violation of consumer protection law: $150,000

Filed: 9/22/23

Albert Woszczyna and Donna Woszczyna v. Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, American Enterprise Investment Services Inc., and Daryl Devillier

Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, negligent supervision, negligent/intentional misrepresentations: $700,000

Filed: 9/27/23

Joshua Petit and Dahlia Petit, p/p/a Joshua Petit v. Fun Z Trampoline Park Westfield LLC and Jiamen Chen

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $50,000+

Filed: 9/28/23

Theresa M. Worrell v. Pyramid Management Group LLC, Holyoke Mall LP, UG2 LLC, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., and Sompo American Insurance Co.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $17,693.86+

Filed: 9/29/23

Bruce Schulze and Cheryl Schulze v. Jonathan Starkman MD and Pioneer Valley Urology P.C.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $50,000

Filed: 10/3/23

Alan Best v. S&H Goodies Realty LLC and S&H Goodies Convenience Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $123,789

Filed: 10/3/23

Southern Connecticut Tackle Co. Inc. v. Christopher Pepe a/k/a Christopher M. Pepe a/k/a Chris Pepe d/b/a Blackbeard’s Bait & Tackle

Allegation: Breach of contract: $312,861.37

Filed: 10/6/23

Jennifer Benoit v. Joanna E. Sampson MD

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $75,000+

Filed: 10/12/23

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

People on the Move

Tracy Friedenberg

Bacon Wilson announced that Tracy Friedenberg has joined the firm as its new executive director. She comes to Bacon Wilson with more than 25 years of corporate and law-firm experience, including human resources, operations management, and information technology. She will work directly with Managing Shareholder Jeffrey Fialky across all levels of firm management in each of Bacon Wilson’s four offices. Friedenberg previously served as chief of staff for Odin Labs Inc. in New York City. Prior to that, she worked for Day Pitney LLP in Hartford, Conn. for 14 years. Her career path there advanced from project management to senior manager up to director of Technical Services and Project Management in 2020. Day Pitney is an East Coast-based comprehensive law firm with national and international reach, housing more than 300 attorneys and 13 offices throughout the Northeast, as well as in Southeast Florida. Friedenberg holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the UMass College of Arts and Sciences and a bachelor’s degree in apparel marketing from the College of Food and Natural Resources. She serves as president of the board of directors for Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization that empowers women to gain economic independence.

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Amanda Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional Advancement at Holyoke Community College (HCC), has been selected for a fellowship for aspiring college presidents by the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. Now entering its fifth year, 27 college administrators from institutions around the country began their fellowships with an in-person symposium in Washington, D.C. in September. To date, 18 past participants have become presidents or chancellors of higher-education institutions, and many other participants have successfully progressed on the pathway to the presidency with commendations and new positions. The program consists of two symposia, four online workshops, attendance at the AGB National Conference on Trusteeship, and a shadowing experience with a sitting president. The institute features more than 30 higher-education expert presenters, including current and former presidents, trustees, search consultants, and other sector professionals. Sbriscia holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Cedar Crest College, a master’s degree in higher education from Drexel University, and a doctorate in education in educational leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University. Before being hired at HCC as vice president of Institutional Advancement in 2017, she served as senior director of Advancement at Bay Path University, following her role there as director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. Before Bay Path, she worked in fund development for the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts and as director of Annual Giving for Anna Maria College in Paxton.

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Rachel Rushing

Holyoke Community College (HCC) welcomed Rachel Rushing as director of the college’s Taber Art Gallery. Originally from Louisiana, Rushing is an interdisciplinary artist with a special interest in photography. She comes to HCC by way of Dallas, where she worked with the Nasher Sculpture Center to develop the Visitor Experiences program and manage special projects, such as the 2022 exhibition of CARNE y ARENA, a virtual-reality exhibition written and directed by Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu that integrates viewers into the true accounts of refugees in their journey across the southern U.S. border. Rushing also founded and co-directed Sunset Art Studios, a social-practice art gallery, residency, and studio in Dallas. She becomes only the second director since the gallery opened in 1998, succeeding founding director Amy Johnquest, who retired last spring. Her first show as Taber director was an exhibition of photographs by John Leni Marcy titled “The City on Paper: Representations of HolyoRícan Life,” which was curated and captioned by HCC students enrolled in Latinx Studies classes. The Taber Art Gallery, located off the lobby of the HCC Library on the second floor of the HCC Donahue Building, is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., during regular school sessions.

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American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Christopher Putnam as director of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Effectiveness. This appointment reflects AIC’s recognition of Putnam’s dedication, expertise, and valuable contributions to the college. In his new role, Putnam will be responsible for overseeing assessment and evaluation processes designed to measure the effectiveness of the institution’s programs and services. Additionally, he will provide leadership in research and analysis, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Prior to assuming his new role, Putnam served as AIC’s student-success data analyst and demonstrated exemplary leadership in several key areas. This included the supervision of AIC’s New England Commission for Higher Education five-year report, a mandated periodic evaluation of the content and relevance of the college’s mission. Before joining AIC, Putnam held positions as a graduation and transfer credit specialist and manager of Student Services at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. He began his career in higher education at California State University (CSU) Sacramento, where he worked in admissions and records and academic advising. During his time at CSU, Putnam pursued his master’s degree in higher education leadership. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and subsequently obtained a certificate in web programming from Cosumnes River College.

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Pamela Sandler AIA Architect recently welcomed Norman Anton, senior designer and project manager; and Amy Pulver, office manager, to its fast-growing team. Anton is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and has lived and worked in Europe and Saudi Arabia. He attended Washington University School of Architecture in St. Louis and has worked extensively in the field with carpenters, electricians, and landscape designers. Prior to joining the Sandler AIA team, he was an architectural designer at Clark and Green. He has a wide range of experience, including historic preservation, corporate interiors, retail showrooms, and residential projects. Pulver is at the helm of the firm’s mission to create spaces with joy for new and existing clients. Her duties include event planning, facilities management, project coordination, and budget planning, ensuring that the office runs smoothly so that the design team can continue to deliver unique projects to clients and grow its relationship with the community. She brings years of experience to the Stockbridge-based architecture firm. Prior to working with Sandler, she served for nearly a decade in multiple positions and departments within the town of Great Barrington, including Public Works, Planning, and most recently as executive secretary to the town manager and Select Board.

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Celia Hickson

One year after joining the Square One team as fiscal manager, Celia Hickson has been named the agency’s chief financial officer. Hickson brings 25 years of accounting and finance experience in a variety of industries. She has worked as a controller and financial analyst in the publishing, software, biotech, and nonprofit industries. She began her career at Ernst & Young, where she earned her CPA. She is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. An active volunteer with Horizons for Homeless Children, she has held various leadership roles on several volunteer boards.

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After 25 years at the helm, Anne Teschner will step down as executive director of the Care Center. She will continue in that role to support succession planning with the Care Center’s board of directors to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership. The Care Center helps young mothers and low-income women resume their education wherever they left off, from HiSET preparation to an onsite college. Designed for busy mothers living in poverty, the Care Center offers childcare, transportation, counseling, food, and healthcare so that women can concentrate on their studies. During her tenure, Teschner has been instrumental in steering the Care Center through pivotal changes, establishing the organization as a leader in the realm of women’s education and empowerment. Under her leadership, the Care Center has launched visionary initiatives, such as the Bard Microcollege Holyoke and the Moving Women Forward Endowment campaign. Each year, approximately 200 young mothers and other low-income women benefit from the holistic support provided by the Care Center, based at 247 Cabot St. in Holyoke. The process of identifying the next executive director to build upon this foundation is underway.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

Company Notebook

UMass System Generates $8.3 Billion in Economic Activity

AMHERST — The five-campus University of Massachusetts system generated a record $8.3 billion in economic activity and supported nearly 40,000 external jobs across Massachusetts, according to a new Donahue Institute report. The analysis found that the economic impact generated by the five-campus UMass system translates into a 9-to-1 return on the state investment in the university. According to the report, each of the five university campuses generated a significant economic impact for its region and the state. The major drivers of economic impact are student, faculty, and staff spending; construction projects; and the university’s purchase of goods and services required for university operations. Besides the spending captured in the economic-impact formula, the report highlights several other UMass contributions to the Massachusetts economy. For example, more than 330,000 of the university’s alumni live in Massachusetts, contributing skills and knowledge to the economy, purchasing goods and services from Massachusetts businesses, and paying local and state taxes. Each year, the university’s five campuses award approximately 20,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees, and nearly three-quarters of its undergraduates are working in Massachusetts five years after graduation. Furthermore, the university’s five campuses house more than 90 core research facilities that are made available to small and medium-sized Massachusetts companies to accelerate their job-creating research and development activity; users of the core facilities make a $364 million contribution to the Massachusetts’ economy, beyond the $8.3 billion cited in the report. The university’s $813 million research enterprise — the third-largest behind Harvard and MIT in Massachusetts — results in patents and technology licensing that creates jobs in established companies and forms the basis for startup companies. In FY 2022, UMass inventions generated $41 million in licensing revenue for the university and 242 patent applications. Finally, UMass campuses attract thousands of people for campus tours, conferences, performances, and sporting events, generating significant economic benefits through spending for transportation, restaurants, lodging, cultural attractions, and retail shops.

Girls Inc. of the Valley Receives $2 Million Earmark

HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently joined Girls Inc. of the Valley Executive Director Suzanne Parker to announce a $2 million earmark to support the renovation of the Girls Inc. of the Valley headquarters and program center. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the Department of Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2023 spending bill that was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022. With this funding, Girls Inc. of the Valley will be able to complete the $7 million renovation of its 16,000-square-foot facility at 480 Hampden St. in Holyoke. Their new location will serve as their permanent headquarters and program center where it will serve more than 1,000 girls from underserved communities. Students in the organization range from ages 5 to 18 and participate in programs offered year-round to help them make better decisions about their health and lifestyles, set and achieve higher academic goals, and put themselves on track to lead independent, successful lives.

Longtime Listener Bequeaths $3 Million to NEPM

SPRINGFIELD — The late Walter Wolnik of Amherst has bequeathed New England Public Media $3 million, the largest gift in NEPM’s history. The transformational gift will support NEPM’s ongoing commitment to presenting classical music on the radio in Western Mass., with a specific focus on access to classical music overnight. Wolnik passed away on Sept. 20, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Indian Orchard, where he attended a local high school before graduating from Harvard University in 1969. Wolnik then studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a systems programming consultant for labs at several hospitals in the Boston area and spent a significant portion of time researching and managing his investments. He lived in Newton before moving to Amherst in 2000, where he was active in local politics and enjoyed gardening. He was a longtime listener to NEPM and was especially fond of classical music in the overnight hours.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Donates $426,000 in Third Quarter

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank announced more than $426,000 in Berkshire Bank Foundation philanthropic investments during the third quarter of 2023 in communities Berkshire Bank serves. According to foundation Director Lori Gazzillo Kiely, “the Berkshire Bank Foundation is committed to supporting programs that provide equitable opportunities for economic prosperity. During the third quarter of 2023, we assisted 124 nonprofit organizations with funding to support community needs. In addition, we supported programs that align with Berkshire Bank’s Center for Women, Wellness, and Wealth that provides opportunities for women to build a future enriched with financial stability, balance, and growth.”

Freedom Credit Union Raises More Than $2,700 for Food Bank

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the months of July and August, Freedom Credit Union raised more than $2,700 through its annual summer food drive for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In addition to cash donations, Freedom also collected non-perishable food items. Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has helped provide much-needed food to area residents in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. It sources its products from donations, which it distributes to participating pantries, meal sites, and shelters throughout the region.

United Way Opens Holyoke Community Cupboard

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) opened its Holyoke Community Cupboard on Nov. 2 at 164 Race St. in Holyoke. The result of a partnership among Holyoke Community College (HCC), the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, and United Way of Pioneer Valley, this new food pantry will have the capacity to serve many Holyoke residents, as well as neighbors in nearby towns. The Holyoke Community Cupboard is located within the Culinary Arts Institute building on Race Street, an area identified as a food desert in the city. UWPV and HCC are excited to use the Culinary Arts Institute space to build collaborative solutions to food insecurity.

Happier Valley Comedy Awards ‘Free Happiness’ to Nonprofits

HADLEY — The Happier Valley Comedy board of directors announced their selection of two Western Mass. nonprofits as the fall 2023 recipients of its Free Happiness Program: Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) and Transhealth. The Free Happiness Program offers a free Happier Valley Comedy private event, such as a professional-development event or private improv show, to local nonprofit organizations that benefit underrepresented, underserved, and/or BIPOC individuals and communities. Community Health Center of Franklin County is a nonprofit agency operating medical clinics in Greenfield and Orange to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. It will use its award to bring a professional-development event called “An Improviser’s Guide to Building Resilience & Connection” to its fall retreat. Transhealth is a trans-led Northampton medical center that provides affirming and empowering healthcare services to transgender and gender-diverse individuals and their families. It will use its award to help support the staff’s continued work in healthcare, advocacy, and education in the local trans community. Applications for the Free Happiness Program are accepted on a rolling basis and awarded twice a year. Any organization who would like to be considered for future awards must be a registered 501(c)(3) and can apply at www.happiervalley.com/free-happiness. The next round of awards will be presented in the spring of 2024.

Bulkley Richardson Named 2024 Best Law Firm in 14 Practice Areas

SPRINGFIELD — Best Lawyers, in partnership with U.S. News and World Report, ranks Bulkley Richardson as 2024 Best Law Firm in the Springfield region in the following 14 practice areas: banking and finance law, bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, business organizations (including LLCs and partnerships), commercial litigation, corporate law, criminal defense – general practice, criminal defense – white collar, employment law, litigation – labor and employment, medical-malpractice law – defendants, personal-injury litigation – defendants, real-estate law, tax law, and trusts and estates law. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer included in the list of Best Lawyers. Bulkley Richardson has 15 lawyers included on the 2024 Best Lawyers list, and two of the firm’s partners, Michael Burke and John Pucci, were named 2024 Springfield-area Lawyers of the Year. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

Bankruptcies

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

Alston-Brown, Keisha
18 Aster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/02/2023

Arsenault, Kelly A.
84 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2023

Athol Memorial Hospital
2033 Main St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 11
Date: 10/01/2023

Athol Memorial Hospital NMTC Holdings, Inc.
2033 Main St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 11
Date: 10/01/2023

Boivin, Lynn Ann
240 Arthur St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/09/2023

Clemonts, Carrie M.
105 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2023

Felton, Eric C.
35 Forest Hill Road
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/05/2023

Fletcher, Ian E.
93 Park Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2023

Goodrow, Clayton John
36 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/03/2023

Gordon, Shirleyanna
1518 Dwight St., Apt. L1
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2023

Kaczamarek, Michael W.
51 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/04/2023

Kunesch, Felicia Mae
73 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/10/2023

Larzazs, Keith F.
210 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2023

Laureano, Maria
86 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/10/2023

Line, Kellee A.
108 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/09/2023

Montovani, Shirley M.
15 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/30/2023

Morrow, Johannes G.
a/k/a Ansgaar, Johannes
PO Box 183
South Lee, MA 01260
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/10/2023

Olander, Diana M.
32 Felicia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/14/2023

Parsley, David W.
42 Clarkson Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2023

Roca, Rafael A.
14 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2023

Sawyer, Rebecca L.
33 Elm St.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2023

Thomas, Timothy E.
229 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/13/2023

Visneau, Michael F.
Surprise, Lauren E.
14 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2023

Wagner, Tina R.
99 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/10/2023

Zoschak, Andrea
1 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/29/2023

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

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

BUCKLAND

119 Elm St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Steven C. Parsons
Seller: J. T. McConnell Investment
Date: 10/03/23

40 Mechanic St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $350,500
Buyer: John MacGibbon
Seller: Sachs Int.
Date: 10/13/23

CONWAY

638 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $150,700
Buyer: Herlinda Tuesca
Seller: Pioneer Valley Habitat For Humanity
Date: 10/10/23

GILL

4 Set Back Lane
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Paul D. Viens
Seller: Richard Cramm
Date: 10/10/23

GREENFIELD

11 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Eagle Real Estate Ventures LLC
Seller: Monahan Int.
Date: 10/06/23

110 Cottage St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dauntless Path LLC
Seller: Lovell, George L., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

38 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Ryan Lavoie
Seller: Lawrence P. Interlande
Date: 10/11/23

150 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Levin
Seller: Steiner, Mary L., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/23

23-25 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Hillary E. Smith
Seller: William Spencer
Date: 10/04/23

75 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kerry Heathwaite
Seller: Yestramski, Francis J., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/23

462 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Zachary Fry
Seller: Richardson, Sally Tam, (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

99 Meadow Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Corissa E. Tripp
Seller: Wong, Yoshiko, (Estate)
Date: 10/02/23

4 Michelman Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Douglas Simon
Seller: John F. Lobik
Date: 10/10/23

36 Robbins Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $281,750
Buyer: Freeland J. Tuden
Seller: Joseph R. Lavallee
Date: 10/13/23

LEVERETT

2 Laurel Hill Dr.
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $778,750
Buyer: Linda A. Bullock
Seller: Peter Longiaru
Date: 10/12/23

LEYDEN

168 Kately Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $781,000
Buyer: 168 Kately Hill LLC
Seller: Donald R. Adams
Date: 10/05/23

6 Stephen Lane
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: 168 Kately Hill LLC
Seller: Donald R. Adams
Date: 10/05/23

MONTAGUE

111 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $147,250
Buyer: Edward Terault
Seller: Warsawski, Rose A., (Estate)
Date: 10/12/23

110 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: L St. Corporate Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopers LLC
Date: 10/06/23

132 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: L St Corporate Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopers LLC
Date: 10/06/23

19 Morris Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Tomas Ovalle
Seller: Vivier, Pearl, (Estate)
Date: 10/11/23

NORTHFIELD

571-E Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Lavallee
Seller: David Gorzocoski
Date: 10/13/23

ORANGE

475 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: 475 East Main St. RT
Seller: Avila, John B., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

188 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Wickline
Seller: TCS Home Group LLC
Date: 10/13/23

SHUTESBURY

Summer Mountain Road, Lot 2
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lugosch Int.
Seller: Joan A. Antonino
Date: 10/12/23

SUNDERLAND

Brown Cross Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Wiseacre LLC
Seller: Monterey Rose LLC
Date: 10/11/23

River Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Wiseacre LLC
Seller: Monterey Rose LLC
Date: 10/11/23

WENDELL

95 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $242,533
Buyer: Donald Kuzmeskus
Seller: Chicorka, Katrina L., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/23

WHATELY

167 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Allissa T. Jukiro
Seller: Grace G. Dwight RET
Date: 10/04/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

28 Center St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Whitehead. Donald R., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/23

52 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Geiger
Seller: Dorothy A. Sliech
Date: 10/10/23

28 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Douglas Delaroche
Seller: Thomas E. Schnepp
Date: 10/13/23

832 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Thomas C. Williams
Seller: Colin O. McLean
Date: 10/06/23

20 Ottawa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brian Cote
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 10/12/23

99 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Caroline A. Scherpa
Seller: Charles H. Heimann IRC
Date: 10/10/23

79 Poinsetta St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brian F. Moriarty
Seller: Daniel Geiger
Date: 10/10/23

362 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Wodecki
Seller: Viktor Savonin
Date: 10/05/23

435 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Colin M. Deforge
Seller: Longo, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/23

966 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mark R. Magistri
Seller: Rising, Daniel Cesan, (Estate)
Date: 10/05/23

277 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,562,500
Buyer: Maya Associates LLC
Seller: 277 Silver LLC
Date: 10/11/23

558 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Maven Investment Co. LLC
Seller: Cynthia A. Kozak
Date: 10/04/23

647 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brett Bamford
Seller: Kevin J. Davidson
Date: 10/03/23

784 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Tracy
Seller: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Date: 10/02/23

BRIMFIELD

108 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Chad Carter
Seller: Joseph Lace
Date: 10/10/23

26 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jennysa Singvongsa
Seller: Methuselah RT
Date: 10/11/23

85 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: Kristen Wood Special Need
Seller: Jockamo H. Baldina
Date: 10/11/23

230 Park Ave.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Paige Hill Properties LLC
Seller: Rcfam LLC
Date: 10/10/23

Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Paige Hill Properties LLC
Seller: Rcfam LLC
Date: 10/10/23

CHESTER

92 Old State Hwy.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Lisa Estrada
Seller: Terence M. Pease
Date: 10/13/23

CHICOPEE

18 Bemis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Meg Realty LLC
Seller: Dalton Alexis
Date: 10/10/23

415 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: SS Enterprises Inc.
Seller: C&H Investments Inc.
Date: 10/12/23

8 Grace St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ahmed Al Jashaam
Seller: Brodeur, Gail A., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/23

138 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Jack Watson
Seller: Andrew J. Crane
Date: 10/06/23

131 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Shirley Donkor
Seller: Bozek Realty Inc.
Date: 10/04/23

30 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Priscilla Goldman
Seller: Jonathan W. Moulton
Date: 10/13/23

106 Lawrence Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Nancy M. Benard
Seller: Kazimiera Bak
Date: 10/11/23

1752 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Matthew Yacavone
Seller: Carolyn Z. Vickers
Date: 10/04/23

36 Mercedes St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Patrick E. Goonan
Seller: Michael J. Goonan
Date: 10/11/23

Pleasantview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ahmed Al Jashaam
Seller: Brodeur, Gail A., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/23

123 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Adivio V. Gomes
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 10/13/23

12 Tenney St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Donald A. Houle
Seller: Daniel A. Brosseau
Date: 10/04/23

27 Thornwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Phillip Rankin
Seller: McEwan, Joyce M., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/23

115 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Brendan Levesque
Seller: Donald J. Roy
Date: 10/13/23

44 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Barbara Paulo
Seller: Kyle J. Partridge
Date: 10/13/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

Denslow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Laplante Construction Inc.
Seller: Richard G. Elfman
Date: 10/13/23

41 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Megan Sullivan
Seller: Hugh K. Martin
Date: 10/10/23

11 Kenneth Lunden Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Brandon Obrien
Seller: David C. Malchow
Date: 10/11/23

39 Lenox Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Sara Margoles TR
Seller: Lynn M. Bolton
Date: 10/02/23

260 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: Kyle T. Palazzi
Seller: Darlene M. Collins
Date: 10/05/23

136 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Brian Gurski
Seller: Walter J. Crawford
Date: 10/11/23

32 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nicholas Gero
Seller: Grigely, Anne M., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

32 Melwood Ave., Lot 12
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nicholas Gero
Seller: Grigely, Anne M., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

4 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Amanda Torres-Alvarado
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 10/06/23

91 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ryan B. McGuire
Seller: Erin Ahart
Date: 10/13/23

Purves St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 60 Munson Meeting Way LLC
Seller: Laplante Construction
Date: 10/13/23

48 Wellington Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Jaafar M. Hamadeh
Seller: Thomas C. Williams
Date: 10/06/23

70 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert McCarthy
Seller: Michelle McCarthy
Date: 10/12/23

HAMPDEN

50 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Terbush
Seller: Joseph Hutchison
Date: 10/10/23

102 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $166,200
Buyer: Lumturi RT
Seller: Polley, David M., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/23

522 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 522 Main St. Realty LLC
Seller: Hatch Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 10/03/23

HOLYOKE

30 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Megan E. Fanning
Seller: Mark J. Dizek
Date: 10/12/23

44 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Gabriella Phelan
Seller: Pedro Berrios
Date: 10/11/23

1519 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,451,412
Buyer: Cadet 23 LLC
Seller: Oliver Auto Body
Date: 10/04/23

26 Florence Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Jason Laboy
Seller: Sky RET
Date: 10/03/23

278 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Maria M. Aquino
Seller: Ameilia M. Czarnik
Date: 10/05/23

50-52 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Sarah Jerome
Seller: Hann Realty LLC
Date: 10/12/23

LONGMEADOW

Brookside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Camille Burger
Seller: Mark E. Salomone
Date: 10/12/23

112 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Anthony G. Dallessandro
Seller: Luigi Chiarella
Date: 10/06/23

55 Cedar Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: John Stocks
Seller: Reginald D. Smith
Date: 10/03/23

120 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Eileen Castellanos
Seller: Daniel R. Schwarting
Date: 10/11/23

58 Fairfield Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $492,500
Buyer: Jeslyn Carr
Seller: Jonathan A. Bubier
Date: 10/05/23

24 Herbert St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Xuan Tang
Seller: Matthew Gaffney
Date: 10/02/23

389 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Neil Greene
Seller: Jacob B. Webber
Date: 10/11/23

549 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Hughes
Seller: David A. Hirsh
Date: 10/04/23

64 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: G. B. & Susan R. Gravel RET
Seller: March Thompson
Date: 10/05/23

1112 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Matthew Sandler
Seller: Gregory Dumeny
Date: 10/02/23

42 Woodlawn Pl
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Christen Brownlee
Seller: Woodlawn Property LLC
Date: 10/05/23

57 Woolworth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Goodman LLC
Seller: Morgan, Marjorie S., (Estate)
Date: 10/13/23

LUDLOW

66 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Antonio G. Norton
Seller: Robert J. Lefebvre
Date: 10/02/23

504 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Galina Mashitlova
Seller: Transform Property Group LLC
Date: 10/02/23

415 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Robert F. Bourdeau
Seller: Bourdeau Sr., Robert D., (Estate)
Date: 10/11/23

16 May Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Behnk
Seller: Flowers, Steven A., (Estate)
Date: 10/11/23

455 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nathanial Mizula
Seller: Nicholas R. Fales
Date: 10/05/23

13 Salli Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Christopher H. Newman
Seller: Stephanie A. Richard
Date: 10/02/23

15 Victor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,300
Buyer: Darlene L. Kennedy
Seller: Shawn N. Thompson
Date: 10/12/23

MONSON

59 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Heather Garvie
Seller: Judith C. Chlebus
Date: 10/05/23

MONTGOMERY

217 Pitcher St.
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Amy Varner
Seller: David W. Tourville
Date: 10/05/23

PALMER

4001-4003 Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Stan Properties LLC
Seller: Jose Miranda
Date: 10/05/23

1505-A-C North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Abdul Bashier Sroosh
Seller: Linda S. Pardo
Date: 10/03/23

1644-1646 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Steven Mercure
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt.
Date: 10/12/23

1061 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ana Hernandez
Seller: Mt Home LLC
Date: 10/11/23

RUSSELL

541 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Jonathan Fannin Special TR
Seller: Tony L. Lewis
Date: 10/10/23

SPRINGFIELD

86 Anniversary St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Lismarie S. Negron-Morales
Seller: Mark A. Wikar
Date: 10/11/23

234 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Frederick Collins
Seller: Douglas J. Dichard
Date: 10/12/23

438 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Yulaska G. Aguasvivas
Seller: Shaynah M. Orr
Date: 10/04/23

665 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thomas Wilson
Seller: Joanne L. Lupi
Date: 10/13/23

726 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Shariyfah Lupus Fund LLC
Seller: Airbel Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/04/23

788 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Shariyfah Lupus Fund LLC
Seller: Airbel Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/04/23

818 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Padam Gajmer
Seller: Ravin Sharma
Date: 10/02/23

24-26 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Okeila S. Ledgister
Seller: Franco Henriques IRT
Date: 10/06/23

220 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Jennifer D. King
Seller: Ann Hughes
Date: 10/04/23

333 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: 1 Root Inc.
Seller: Boston Road RT
Date: 10/03/23

212 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Andrea Giordano
Seller: Rene Ricardi
Date: 10/04/23

392-394 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Posiadlosc LLC
Seller: Steven E. Zeimbekakis
Date: 10/10/23

145 Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Nickolas S. Demetrius
Seller: Robert M. Gleason
Date: 10/02/23

66 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $156,800
Buyer: JR & Dee Realty LLC
Seller: Peter E. Sares
Date: 10/02/23

11 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: P. & R. Investments LLC
Seller: Stacy L. Jacobs
Date: 10/03/23

43-45 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Robinah Kintu
Seller: Kevin Kitchens
Date: 10/02/23

66 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kristopher G. Hills
Seller: Robert H. Wilder
Date: 10/05/23

66 Crystal Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Keys Upgrade LLC
Seller: Sullivan Property Preservation
Date: 10/13/23

631-633 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Earl N. Reed
Seller: Khai D. Do
Date: 10/06/23

98-100 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $754,500
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 10/03/23

37 Dubois St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $131,700
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Emily A. Linzi
Date: 10/06/23

116 Edgemere Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sasha Ramos
Seller: M. & F. Vazquez Home Improvements
Date: 10/06/23

57-59 Eloise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $754,500
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 10/03/23

156 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Wolfpack Realty Corp.
Seller: Anthony S. Cremonti
Date: 10/06/23

31 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Beacon Cornerstone LLC
Seller: Paul L. Keyes
Date: 10/12/23

32-34 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Idamaris Vega
Seller: Dimetrius A. Hatcher
Date: 10/11/23

27 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jonathan Schroeder
Seller: Christopher J. Castellano
Date: 10/04/23

63 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Anissa L. Nieves
Seller: Royal Hill LLC
Date: 10/11/23

128 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Alex J. Tsang
Seller: Czeslaw Kierkla
Date: 10/06/23

130 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Alex J. Tsang
Seller: Czeslaw Kierkla
Date: 10/06/23

71 Grape St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Keron Leslie
Seller: Rosalyn Champlain
Date: 10/10/23

18 Greenacre Square
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Aramis Ruiz
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 10/10/23

517-519 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Silvia Gonzalez
Seller: Sonia C. Marte
Date: 10/13/23

54 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Sandra Roman
Seller: Wilson & Family Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/11/23

157 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daliza M. Burgos-Ramos
Seller: Darryl E. Moss
Date: 10/06/23

56-58 Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Bright Day Care LLC
Seller: Jose J. Feliz-Gonzalez
Date: 10/03/23

96 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Emily Sprague
Seller: 96 Magnolia Terrace LLC
Date: 10/13/23

403-405 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Lassarone Charlemagne
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 10/11/23

1628-1640 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $758,000
Buyer: Mago Inc.
Seller: New England Farm Workers Council
Date: 10/06/23

49 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shaynah M. Orr
Seller: Carla M. Sylla
Date: 10/05/23

28 Medford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Gonzalez, Pedro M., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

255 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Giovanni Paz
Seller: Relegacy Investments LLC
Date: 10/10/23

151 Packard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Shanu Shanmugampillai
Seller: Alethea A. Haines
Date: 10/13/23

63 Park Edge Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Coffee
Seller: Skerker FT
Date: 10/06/23

676 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Bushman
Seller: Betty Deluca
Date: 10/10/23

174 Pineywoods Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Camilla J. Miller
Seller: Accredited Mtg. Loan TR 200
Date: 10/13/23

85 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Lisa Holland
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 10/06/23

12 Prescott St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Robert Foster
Seller: Patricia A. Maione
Date: 10/13/23

50 Riverview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Will J. Severe
Seller: Riverview Street RT
Date: 10/11/23

6 Rogers Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Lee A. Dutil
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 10/13/23

34-36 Ruskin St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Steven Hayes
Seller: Diane N. Kadzik
Date: 10/02/23

30 Sachem St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $754,500
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 10/03/23

239 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Eric Chang
Seller: Fnma
Date: 10/13/23

288 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,260
Buyer: Mortgage Assets Mgmt LLC
Seller: Annie L. Davis
Date: 10/06/23

22 Savoy Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John Lizardi
Seller: Caroline R. Malaquias
Date: 10/06/23

116 Sierra Vista Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sherilyn K. Small
Seller: Amanda C. Alvarado
Date: 10/06/23

12 Skyridge Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Anthony Quinones
Seller: Casey L. Brown
Date: 10/12/23

34 Sonia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jason G. Peskurich
Seller: Anna M. Maliga
Date: 10/06/23

1193 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: SRS Partners LLC
Seller: Pogman Realty LLC
Date: 10/02/23

52-54 Stockman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nelson Luciano
Seller: JJJ17 LLC
Date: 10/10/23

261 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Emilio J. Bruno-Diaz
Seller: JJJ17 LLC
Date: 10/10/23

19 Taft St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $218,530
Buyer: United Wholesale Mtg. LLC
Seller: Michael Sandberger
Date: 10/04/23

35 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mohamed Bendrao
Seller: Garken Realty LLC
Date: 10/02/23

201 Verge St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: James H. Burrell
Seller: Scott J. Denesha
Date: 10/02/23

80 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,500
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 10/03/23

122 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Graham & Lumpkin LLC
Seller: Paul R. Hanney
Date: 10/06/23

208 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tandeka Hicks
Seller: Td Bank
Date: 10/02/23

111 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Magaly M. Vazquez
Seller: Stephen Farr
Date: 10/03/23

50 Winthrop St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alfred Shattelroe
Seller: Alfred Shattelroe
Date: 10/13/23

45 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ebony Badger
Seller: David Givans
Date: 10/06/23

SOUTHWICK

62 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Imelio
Seller: Joseph M. Carnevale
Date: 10/02/23

25 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Scott Denesha
Seller: Streeter, Leland E., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/23

210 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Connor J. Birchall
Seller: Paula Wells
Date: 10/11/23

105 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Launa Klimowicz
Seller: Jason K. Lichtenberger
Date: 10/13/23

7 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: James Foley
Seller: Shirley Cross
Date: 10/12/23

TOLLAND

227 Lakeside Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Gary P. Fredericks
Seller: Susan M. Bullock
Date: 10/02/23

2000 New Boston Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Diane C. Christian
Seller: Dina Dumezil
Date: 10/13/23

WALES

77 Mount Hitchcock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Latour
Seller: Sherry Latour
Date: 10/10/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

2 Elizabeth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mass Housing LLC
Seller: McNulty, Thomas O., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

512 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Czarnik
Seller: Samuel Sevelo
Date: 10/05/23

69 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: URL Properties LLC
Seller: Alan N. Sharpe
Date: 10/05/23

26 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sean M. Fitzpatrick
Seller: Charles T. Disponett
Date: 10/04/23

38 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Anthony Pelletier
Seller: Trevor Cupp
Date: 10/03/23

2165 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nathaniel M. Mish
Seller: Andrew J. Gasperini
Date: 10/11/23

48 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Alvord
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 10/02/23

WESTFIELD

21 Allen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Christopher Ramos
Seller: Paul R. Troy
Date: 10/13/23

55 Apple Orchard Heights
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Theodore R. Alvord
Date: 10/02/23

90 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Oleksak
Seller: Constance J. Tkaczek
Date: 10/06/23

25 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $577,300
Buyer: Jonathan Zuber
Seller: Kelly J. Cieplinski LT
Date: 10/11/23

30 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Tatyana Sevostyanov
Seller: Gil D. Talamayan
Date: 10/06/23

51 Crescent Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Charles Marsland
Seller: Thomas M. Bregoli
Date: 10/06/23

108 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Dario Duchi
Seller: Aldo Palazzi
Date: 10/13/23

149 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Mary B. Tichacek
Seller: Edward P. Andreski
Date: 10/13/23

7 Harvest Moon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Robert M. Levesque
Seller: Chad H. Nelson
Date: 10/06/23

95 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Loftus
Seller: Robert M. Lafrance
Date: 10/02/23

66 Janis Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Tyler Simmitt
Seller: Kimberly A. Constance
Date: 10/03/23

33 Jessie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $498,000
Buyer: Stephen Dowd
Seller: William E. O’Neill
Date: 10/06/23

109 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Andrey Nesen
Seller: Jeevan Kafley
Date: 10/10/23

39 Magnolia Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Shannon N. Anderson
Seller: Sandra L. Fiedler
Date: 10/11/23

67 Mainline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Morestate LLC
Seller: Three Brothers LLC
Date: 10/06/23

30 Medieros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: NGL Supply Terminal Co. LLC
Seller: Mongeau Realty LLC
Date: 10/03/23

199 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bregoli
Seller: Michael A. Mundorf
Date: 10/06/23

30-32 Park St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Viktor Pikulskyi
Seller: Jeremy J. Beltrandi
Date: 10/13/23

Pitcher St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Amy Varner
Seller: David W. Tourville
Date: 10/05/23

7 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Richard Howitt
Seller: Randolph R. Calvo
Date: 10/10/23

139 Wyben Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Benjamin Gillespie
Seller: Courtney M. Gagne
Date: 10/03/23

WILBRAHAM

291 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: William D. John
Seller: William L. Meeker
Date: 10/12/23

103 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $303,333
Buyer: Ashlee M. Tromblay
Seller: David T. Tromblay
Date: 10/10/23

12 Delmor Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Valerie P. Huard
Seller: Christopher J. Behnk
Date: 10/11/23

161 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joan A. Devitto
Seller: Elizabeth Damato
Date: 10/11/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

18 Bayberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $827,500
Buyer: Dominick C. Lacapra
Seller: Jonathan J. Kane
Date: 10/13/23

80 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $642,500
Buyer: Enhan Wang
Seller: Kruppres LLC
Date: 10/11/23

85 Hillcrest Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Brennan
Seller: Nicholas J. Dufresne
Date: 10/06/23

29 Justice Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Rongjuan Liu
Seller: Francis X. O’Connor
Date: 10/10/23

BELCHERTOWN

256 Cold Spring Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Sean P. Garcia
Seller: Theresa A. Przybylowcz
Date: 10/03/23

459 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Mary B. Gunther
Seller: Kelly O. Galster
Date: 10/12/23

73-A Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $153,647
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Shirley D. Desroches
Date: 10/12/23

73-B Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $153,647
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Shirley D. Desroches
Date: 10/12/23

73-C Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $153,647
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Shirley D. Desroches
Date: 10/12/23

18 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Monica Fowler
Seller: Michael A. Siniscalchi
Date: 10/06/23

Woodland Lane Lot R
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: JHP Builders LLC
Seller: Bell Property Corp.
Date: 10/03/23

EASTHAMPTON

41-43 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: North Harlow LLC
Seller: Arc Investments LLC
Date: 10/04/23

26-28 Federal St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: KMAK LLC
Seller: Christine E. Rucinski
Date: 10/10/23

3-3A Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Elaine M. Bryan
Seller: James R. Witmer
Date: 10/11/23

26 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: North Harlow LLC
Seller: Arc Investments LLC
Date: 10/04/23

1-3 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: David Walter
Seller: Amy E. Linnell
Date: 10/06/23

106 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $456,200
Buyer: Stela J. Conyer
Seller: Brian J. Murphy
Date: 10/02/23

9-11 Lovell St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jeremy D. O’Ber
Seller: John A. Knybel
Date: 10/04/23

16 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jose Faria
Seller: Canal Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/11/23

65 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kelly R. Lewis
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/13/23

22 Willow Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Indenture Of T. Eli T. Harr
Seller: Matthew F. Sandler
Date: 10/02/23

GRANBY

21 Center St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Charles J. James
Seller: Cynthia J. Ames
Date: 10/03/23

61 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Cherie L. Braun
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 10/11/23

HADLEY

139 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jeffery M. Campbell
Seller: Steven B. Constant
Date: 10/02/23

255 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Justin R. Yezierski
Seller: Yeszierski, Claire, (Estate)
Date: 10/10/23

NORTHAMPTON

343 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kaitlynne Hard-Pieczarka
Seller: Kelly R. Lewis
Date: 10/13/23

1041 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Justin L. Sheffler
Seller: Mildred Jimenez
Date: 10/10/23

25 Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Allyson M. Garcia
Seller: Carmen M. Santiago
Date: 10/05/23

1095 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Day Farm LLC
Seller: Duga 3rd, Paula, (Estate)
Date: 10/11/23

5 Highland Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Bradley J. Levay
Seller: Justin T. Serpone
Date: 10/02/23

11 Kensington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $729,000
Buyer: Amy A. Kassalty
Seller: Baker & Titelman 2012 RT
Date: 10/13/23

1095 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Day Farm LLC
Seller: Duga 3rd, Paula, (Estate)
Date: 10/11/23

57 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Rachel G. Wolk
Seller: Ann M. Konieczny
Date: 10/04/23

PELHAM

290 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Kerri A. Tester
Seller: Doris M. Sherburne IRT
Date: 10/11/23

SOUTH HADLEY

48 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Brightwood Properties LLC
Seller: Paul D. Viens
Date: 10/06/23

11 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jonathan Jasmin
Seller: Julianne F. Barkman
Date: 10/12/23

70 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $341,250
Buyer: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Brian A. Corriveau
Date: 10/03/23

6 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Yahdiel E. Torres
Seller: Donna M. Pellissier
Date: 10/06/23

143 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Zachary C. Wright
Seller: Lisa L. Schechterle
Date: 10/05/23

550 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Moynihan Realty Group LLC
Seller: Morningstar Enterprise LLC
Date: 10/04/23

37 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Carly A. Robinson
Seller: Benjamin T. Judge
Date: 10/12/23

23 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sean Dawkins
Seller: Andrew J. Schnitzer
Date: 10/05/23

SOUTHAMPTON

12 Couture Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Prystowski
Seller: Simone Prystowski
Date: 10/06/23

5 Pomeroy Meadow Ext.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc
Seller: Moeller, Beverly Dean, (Estate)
Date: 10/06/23

153 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Carly A. Phillips
Seller: Benjamin C. Gillespie
Date: 10/03/23

WILLIAMSBURG

67 Depot Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $175,000
B uyer: Gregory Harry
Seller: Kathryn J. Harry
Date: 10/13/23

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff November 8, 2023

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Acclaim Properties Inc.
2 Dwight St.
$42,600 — Roofing

Acclaim Properties Inc.
78 Front St.
$62,250 — Roofing and siding

Amy Deauseault
25 Grace St.
$18,999 — Roofing

Dino Facente
520 East St.
$22,000 — Roofing

Veronique Leroy
229-231 Grove St.
$6,575 — Demolish and rebuild both chimneys

Albert Mason, Maureen Mason
145 Springfield St.
$8,750 — Roofing

RL New Life LLC
200 Exchange St.
$3,000 — New partitions and doors in sanctuary, new panic bar at rear entry with upgrade to exit signs

UFPT MA LLC
300 Burnett Road
$209,930 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

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

Massachusetts Audubon Society
127 Coombs Road
$12,000 — Attach accessibility ramp to existing deck structure

HADLEY

Parmar & Sons Inc.
24 Bay Road
N/A — Install air handlers and heat pump condensing unit

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
120 Russell St.
N/A — New bell tower

LEE

705 Pleasant Street LLC
705 Pleasant St.
$382,983 — Install rooftop-mounted photovoltaic solar modules and related electrical equipment

Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy NFP
780 Tyringham Road
$18,500 — Roofing and siding

Alan Wilcox, Lynn Bertelli
29 High St.
$4,000 — Roofing

LENOX

Chucky’s LLC
90 Main St.
$25,000 — Selective demolition

Hillcrest Educational Center
349 Old Stockbridge Road
$408,245 — Replace windows, siding, decking, and shingles

Hillcrest Educational Center
242 West Mountain Road
$318,330 — Replace siding and windows; add new exterior porch, roof, and walkways; re-roof main roof areas; HVAC work to provide ventilation of fresh air

NORTHAMPTON

4-6 Market Street LLC
4 Market St.
$60,000 — Office renovation and add kitchen

14 Conz St. LLC
14 Conz St.
N/A — Deck repairs

1924 LLC
46 Round Hill Road
$2,700,000 — Convert Coolidge Hall building into apartments

Ballybunion Realty LLC
102 Main St., Unit A
$4,340 — Illuminated sign for Smoke Shop

City of Northampton
20 West St.
$7,950 — Chimney liner at Forbes Library

DDM Properties LLC
14 Market St.
$30,000 — Roofing

Florence Congregational Church
130 Pine St.
$35,000 — Fire system upgrade and add-on

Healthy Neighbors Group LLC
321 Bridge St.
$5,000 — Repairs and replacement windows

Scher Mass LLC
10 Michelman Ave.
$10,000 — Two-car garage addition

Smith College
186 Elm St.
$10,000 — Ceiling repairs at Jordan House

Smith College
100 Green St.
$96,740 — Install and relocate growth cambers

Valley Go West LLC
3 North Main St.
$4,300 — Two roof vents and insulation

PITTSFIELD

Cross Development Berkshires LLC
41 Cherry St.
$147,000 — Patch, paint, carpentry, tile, new vanities and cabinets

L&S LP
1035 South St.
$92,000 — Machine demolition of structure, including slab and foundations

OBCC Holdings LLC
74 Downing Parkway
$168, — Roofing

Regan Development
592 North St., Building 2
$2,925,402 — Renovate building

Regan Development
592 North St., Building 3
$4,130,845 — Repair/improve commercial and residential apartments

South Street Associates LLC
153 South St.
$400,000 — Repair existing parapet

SPRINGFIELD

Citywide Associates LP
513 Main St.
$19,873.55 — Insulation and air sealing

Citywide Associates LP
64 Myrtle St.
$30,918.10 — Insulation and air sealing

Holy Name Catholic Assoc.
323 Dickinson St.
$121,964 — Roofing at Holy Name Church

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$237,451 — Alter third-floor space in Sleith Hall for six faculty offices

Guyseymore Wilson
708 Main St.
$125,000 — Full remodel and addition to rear of property for new kitchen

United Way, HCC Celebrate Grand Opening of Holyoke Food Pantry

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Last week, the United Way of Pioneer Valley and Holyoke Community College (HCC) celebrated the opening of the Holyoke Community Cupboard, a downtown food pantry that will allow residents to pick up free frozen and refrigerated foods in addition to the usual dry goods and shelf-stable items.

The Holyoke Community Cupboard is located on the basement level of the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., the scene of a Nov. 2 ribbon-cutting and grand-opening event.

“This is a really special occasion,” HCC President George Timmons said. “It’s important, and we want to do our part to try to be good community partners and help the city of Holyoke meet this need, and so we want to do that by providing healthy choices and healthy food and making it easy to access.”

The new food pantry, part of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ network, will serve Holyoke residents as well as those from neighboring towns. It is open Thursdays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

“We’re incredibly thankful for the collaboration,” said Megan Moynihan, CEO of the United Way of Pioneer Valley. “Thank you so much for opening your arms to the United Way. We saw that there was a gap in services and that it was very important to get a food pantry into Holyoke. Capacity-wise, we couldn’t do it alone.”

Among those present and taking part in the ribbon cutting were state Rep. Patricia Duffy; Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts; and Jordan Hart, executive director of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce.

“Over my 10 years of working here, it’s been really great to see the evolution and how much HCC has really invested in downtown Holyoke,” Hart said. “Economic development in downtown is so important to all the businesses in the community, so HCC’s presence down here with the culinary institute and the Picknelly Center [at 206 Maple St.] is really important. Congratulations to the United Way and HCC for your continued involvement in downtown Holyoke.”

This is the third pantry operated by UWPV after the agency opened sites in Springfield and Chicopee.

“We hope to use this collaboration as a means of finding innovative solutions to food security and to collectively support other initiatives,” said Lee Drewitz, UWPV’s director of Program Operations. “This includes offering food demonstrations using food-pantry staples and educating the community about the emergency food pantry system.”

HCC also operates a food pantry on campus as part of its Thrive Student Resource Center, which was founded in 2015 with assistance from the United Way of Pioneer Valley.

Balise Auto Raising Funds for Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Now through Nov. 30, Balise Auto, with nine locations throughout Western Mass., will be donating a portion of the proceeds from every set of four tires it sells to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) as part of its Tires to Inspire campaign.

“It’s an honor to once again be supporting Junior Achievement with our Tires to Inspire program,” said Alex Balise, director of Marketing at Balise Auto. “Tires to Inspire is our way of raising money and awareness for local organizations like JAWM and the incredible work they do to empower young people in our community through work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial-literacy programs.”

JAWM is dedicated to providing economic-education and financial-literacy programs to youth throughout Western Mass., opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for life after graduation.

“Thanks to the financial support we receive from great corporate partners like Balise Auto, we are able to continue offering our academically challenging programs to local schools and community groups free of charge,” said Jennifer Connolly, JAWM president. “The Tires to Inspire campaign was a huge success last year, and we’re thrilled Balise has decided to continue it.”

Balise added that “winter will be here soon with its snow and ice; now is the perfect time for people to make sure their tires are in good shape. Even if you don’t need tires, we encourage anyone who can to support Junior Achievement through a direct donation.”

To make a direct donation to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, visit jawm.org/donate.

GCAi Appoints Nathan Dion as Digital Public Relations Analyst

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Another chapter has started at Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi) and its ‘success amplification’ through PR efforts with the appointment of Nathan Dion as digital PR analyst. Dion is an experienced video producer and is already telling local stories with GCAi’s new vlogging camera.

“Upon meeting him, you get a feeling of quiet confidence, but also empathy from Nate. He is a calm and quiet guy,” said John Garvey, president of GCAi. “Yet, in my experience, that is what is necessary on a PR shoot. Interviewees are nervous, and Nate’s demeanor and technical expertise dissipates tension and yields a great shoot.”

Dion will continue to grow GCAi’s digital PR video services and subsidiary New England Corporate Video.

“Video allows companies and businesses to tell their story in an engaging way,” he said. “Through video, you’re able to see and feel the emotions and story on screen. I really feel that it is my job to capture all that in the shoot and the subsequent edit.”

Dion is a graduate of Westfield State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a dual concentration in media arts and analysis and public relations. He also minored in graphic design.

Garvey thanked Westfield State for referring Dion to GCAi. “It’s not easy to find qualified employees these days. For those of us working in communications, Westfield State University is incredibly important as they are essentially building our workforce year after year. I am very grateful for their support.”

TommyCar, Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office Partner for No Shave November

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — TommyCar Auto Group is once again teaming up with the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane to make a significant impact in raising awareness about cancer and supporting vital initiatives in cancer prevention, research, and education.

Throughout November, the deputies and staff of the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office have the unique opportunity to opt out of their usual dress code and grow out their facial hair in exchange for a $20 donation. All proceeds go the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, which directly supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

TommyCar Auto Group is committed to matching the total amount raised by the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office, doubling the impact of the contributions. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

“My brother and I have seen firsthand what these families have to go through,” said Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group. “That is why this organization is so close to our hearts, and we are grateful they were there for us when we needed them. We are so thankful for the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office for helping us raise funds to one day find a cure.”

No Shave November focuses on growing cancer awareness and generating funds to support various aspects of cancer prevention, research, education, and assisting those bravely battling cancer. It’s a month-long journey during which participants refrain from shaving and grooming to encourage conversations and raise cancer awareness.

The community is invited to be a part of the No Shave November movement by submitting a donation at putdownyourrazor.com.

Business Confidence in Massachusetts Rises in October

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

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BOSTON — Massachusetts employers appear to be just as ambivalent about the state of the economy as many experts.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index continued to hover around the dividing line between optimism and pessimism last month. The Index rose 1.4 points to 51.2 during October, leaving it 0.3 points higher than in October 2022.

The Index has moved for most of 2023 in a narrow range as employers attempt to gauge an economy that has proved surprisingly resilient in the face of rising interest rates, predictions of recession, and war in both Ukraine and the Middle East.

The strengthening of employer sentiment in October reflected brightening views of both the U.S. and Massachusetts economies. The nation’s economy grew at a brisk 4.9% rate in the third quarter, while Massachusetts maintained a record low unemployment rate of 2.6%. At the same time, financial markets weakened, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones falling during October to post their first three-month losing streaks since 2020.

“Rapid increases in consumer and government spending continue to fuel the economy, suggesting the Federal Reserve may have to keep interest rates high for longer than it originally anticipated. A persistently tight labor market is exerting upward pressure on wages, leaving price inflation uncomfortably high,” 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, fell from 46.9 to 45.7. The North Shore Confidence Index, conducted with the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, rose from 53.5 to 54.2. The Western Massachusetts Business Confidence Index, developed in collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber, also gained ground, from 52.5 to 54.1.

The constituent indicators that make up the Index were mostly higher during October. The confidence employers have in their own companies gained 0.2 point to 51.9, ending the month 1.7 points down from October 2022.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth increased by 3.2 points to 53.6, leaving it up 3.0 points from a year earlier. The U.S. Index measuring conditions throughout the country ended the month at 46.7, which is 3.8 points higher than a year ago.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, rose 1.3 points points to 52.2. The Future Index, measuring projections for the economy six months from now, was up 1.5 points to move into optimistic territory at 50.1.

The Manufacturing Index lost 1.2 points to 48.5, falling 2.2 points below its level of a year ago. Confidence among non-manufacturing companies was up 2.3 points to 52.1. The Employment Index fell 1.8 points to 50.1. Large companies (50.9) were slightly more optimistic than medium-sized companies (50.5) and small companies (50.5).

Alan Clayton-Matthews, professor emeritus of Economics and Public Policy at Northeastern University, senior contributing editor at MassBenchmarks, and a BEA member, said the Massachusetts and U.S. economies have so far defied expectations of a slowdown, but all indications are that growth can be expected to slow in the coming months.

“Unemployment in Massachusetts remains at record lows, but we hear anecdotally from some companies in the survey that they have been able to find more qualified workers than they did a year ago. Massachusetts must still reckon with the structural demographic, educational, and other factors that will affect labor supply in the long term,” he noted.

AIM President Brooke Thomson, also a BEA member, said the Healey administration’s recent $4 billion proposal to address the critical shortage of housing in Massachusetts will create economic benefits for employers and workers alike.

“Virtually every employer in Massachusetts has at one time heard a valued employee say, ‘I love working for this company, but my family can’t afford a house here,’” she noted. “AIM looks forward to working with the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Legislature to ensure those conversations become a thing of the past.”

Kuhn Riddle Architects Welcomes Project Designer Salabat Khan

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

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AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects recently welcomed Salabat Khan to its architectural team. Khan’s architectural interests began at MEASI Academy of Architecture in Chennai, India, where he acquired a strong foundation in design principles and cultivated his love for innovation. He completed his master of architecture degree at UMass Amherst in 2023.

Khan’s approach to architecture is human-centric: he most enjoys creating designs that enhance the user’s quality of life and sense of belonging. His work is focused as well on contextual integration into the historic, cultural, and natural environment surrounding any project. Kuhn Riddle’s leadership noted that his collaborative design philosophy and appreciation of diverse perspectives integrates perfectly with that of the firm.

Khan likes to travel, noting that it “fuels my creativity and reminds me of the diversity and wonder the world offers. It enriches my approach to design with a global perspective.” When not sketching or designing, he explores the outdoors and nurtures his love of animals by volunteering locally at several shelters.

KRA was recently awarded the prestigious Emerging Professionals Friendly designation from the American Institute of Architects. This award recognizes supporting emerging architects like Khan on their journey to registration and ultimate success in the architectural field.

Country Bank, Bank Director Announce First Fully Certified Board

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

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WARE — James Phaneuf, Country Bank board chair, announced that the bank’s board of directors recently became the first fully certified board through Bank Director’s certification program.

The certification provides participants with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that enhance the performance of individual directors. The board completed the comprehensive training program this past year and was certified in September.

Participants must complete 31 designated online training videos and board briefs focused on the role of the board, audit and risk, compensation, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities. In addition to Bank Director’s online training series, participants must attend a day-long corporate-governance workshop in the Bank Director certification program or, alternatively, complete a virtual version of the program.

Completing the program and becoming a certified bank director sends a clear message to state and federal regulators that board members take their fiduciary duties seriously and want to be top-performing members of the bank’s board.

“Country Bank’s board of directors is deeply committed to the bank’s continued growth and prosperity. They understand their responsibilities to ensure Country Bank remains one of the strongest community banks in the region,” Phaneuf said. “I look forward to the future with great optimism, knowing that we have such a dedicated group of business professionals and the difference they make for the bank’s long-term success.”

“Bank Director is grateful for Country Bank’s enthusiastic support for the certification program,” said Editor-at-large Jack Milligan, who created the course curriculum. “This sends a very powerful message that the Country Bank board of directors takes its governance responsibilities seriously. It is a testament to our motto that ‘strong boards build strong banks.’”

Square One Announces New Board Leadership

By BusinessWest Staff November 7, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Square One recently elected a new slate of officers to its board of directors. The election was held at the agency’s annual meeting on Oct. 13.

Taking on the role of chairperson is Corrine Ryan of Community Legal Aid. The vice chair seat will be filled by Colleen Stocks of Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center. Moving into the treasurer position is Julie Quink of Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C. Jessica Dupont of HealthOne Alliance/Alliant Health Plans will serve as the board’s clerk.

New to the full board of directors are Shenell Ford, Terry Maxey, Edward Nunez, Gillian Palmer, and Aundrea Paulk. They will join existing board members Andrea Hickson-Martin, Amy Selvia Smith, Lavar Click-Bruce, Leonard Underwood, Kate Kane, Ryan McCollum, and Peter Testori.

“This is an exciting time for Square One,” said Dawn DiStefano, Square One’s president and CEO. “This leadership team is the perfect group to propel us into the future. We looking forward to working together to continue to serve the children and families in our community.”

Manager Named to Lead Cybersecurity Center in Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has named a cyber range manager for the Springfield Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCE) at Springfield Union Station. Following a comprehensive search, the college has hired Gene Kingsley, who will be responsible for a host of facility operations.

Supported by local, state, and federal funding, the center is scheduled to open in 2024 and will serve as a regional center for Western Mass. and beyond. The CCE is a collaboration between STCC, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, and CyberTrust Massachusetts.

The 6,000-square-foot CCE will include a cyber range, which is a simulated training environment, and a security operations center, which will be a support for Massachusetts municipalities to detect cybersecurity events in real time and respond quickly. Students who train at the CCE could move into paid internships or employment, where they would work with professionals to confront the growing global problem of cybersecurity threats.

“We are looking forward to the opening of the Cybersecurity Center next year and are pleased to announce the CCE range manager. Gene brings the technical and leadership skills needed for this key position,” STCC Vice President and Chief Information Officer Mary Kaselouskas said. “He has a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for cybersecurity training and development. He began his higher-education journey as a community-college student and has a deep understanding of the mission of STCC.”

Kingsley’s experience includes managing Information Security at Reliant Medical Group. He also served as director of the Security Operations Center at UMass Amherst. He holds a master’s degree in Communications and Information Management from the Graduate School at Bay Path College and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Westfield State College and an associate degree from Holyoke Community College.

“I am truly thrilled to join the Springfield Cybersecurity Center of Excellence as its new cyber range manager,” Kingsley said. “With my background in information security at Reliant Medical Group and experience leading the Security Operations Center at the University of Massachusetts, I am well-prepared to take on this role. The opportunity to contribute to the growth of the cybersecurity industry and foster the development of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in vital sectors is a challenge I eagerly embrace.”

LiftTruck Launches Statewide Fundraiser to Benefit Head Start

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2023

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — LiftTruck Parts & Service Inc., a local, family-owned business, launched its 2023 Fill a Forklift fundraiser to benefit Head Start Brockton and Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start.

For 35 years, LiftTruck has been a family-owned business providing forklift sales, rentals, parts, and service to the Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Connecticut, and Rhode Island areas. LiftTruck invites the community to help it raise funds throughout November and December, as it will be collecting monetary donations at its Brockton and West Springfield locations and accepting donations online.

Head Start Brockton and HCS Head Start aim to provide family and parent support and opportunities for families to engage in a child’s education. Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 32 million children and their families.

Holyoke Rotary Club Welcomes Return of Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2023

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HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Rotary Club announced the return of Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke, its premier tasting fundraiser and silent auction, on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event will take place at the Holyoke City Hall Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. following the sealing of the Holyoke 150th-anniversary time capsule.

“We are proud to bring back Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke and excited to be the final event of the Holyoke 150th-anniversary celebrations,” said Barbara Baran, co-president of the Holyoke Rotary Club. “Our community has a long and rich history, and the Holyoke Rotary Club is proud to be a part of it since 1915.”

Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke will feature food prepared by 110 Grill, Amedeo’s, Crave, Fame, Hamel’s Summit View, Iona’s Kitchen, Kate’s Kitchen, Pics Pub, Rusty’s Place, the White Hut, and Woodstone Tavern. Additionally, Brennan’s Place will provide various alcohol tastings from local and regional breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased online at edbh.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds will go toward supporting Rotary projects, mostly within the Holyoke Rotary district of Holyoke, South Hadley, and Granby. Ongoing Holyoke Rotary projects include providing several annual scholarships, providing food for those in need through community collaborations, and funding international clean-water initiatives.

Since 2008, the Holyoke Rotary Club has raised more than $150,000 to fund various projects, including the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts Inclusive Playground at Kennedy Field, the media room at the Holyoke Library, K-9 vests for the Holyoke Police Department, and literacy projects with Kelly School and Holyoke Boys and Girls Club, among others.

Eat, Drink, & Be Holyoke is sponsored by Holyoke Medical Center (platinum sponsor) and the Center for School Crisis Intervention & Assessment, Dowd Insurance, Marcotte Ford, and PeoplesBank (silver sponsors).

Polish National Credit Union Hosts Announces Two Events

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2023

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CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced two community events.

A veteran’s coffee hour and Galaxy Community Council food drive for servicemen is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Goodworks Coffee House, 46 Center St., Chicopee.

Meanwhile, a toy drive to benefit Westover military families is ongoing until Monday, Nov. 20. All PNCU branches will accept donation drop-offs.

BusinessTalk with Dakin Humane Society executive director, Meg Talbert

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2023

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 186: November 6, 2023

Joe Bednar talks with Meg Talbert, Dakin Humane Society executive director

During the first eight months of 2022, Dakin Humane Society cared for 1,830 animals. During the same eight months of 2023, the number was 3,007. In short, demand for Dakin’s services — which include spay/neuter and parvo clinics, pet food aid, a ‘kitten street team,’ pet-loss support groups, and much more — have, quite simply, exploded. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Dakin’s executive director, Meg Talbert, talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about how the Springfield-based nonprofit is meeting these needs with the help of a dedicated team, hundreds of volunteers, and individual and corporate generosity. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Chamber of Greater Easthampton Receives $50,000 for WorkHub on Union

By BusinessWest Staff November 3, 2023

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EASTHAMPTON — The Chamber of Greater Easthampton announced that its new entrepreneurial initiative, WorkHub on Union, received a significant boost with a recent award: a $50,000 Collaborative Workspace Program Fit-Out Grant.

This is the second grant the chamber has received for this project from the Executive Office of Economic Development, MassDevelopment, and the Collaborative Workspace Grant Program. This latest grant is an addition to the $100,000 in state funding, bringing the total of local and state funds raised to date to $230,000.

“At the chamber, we believe that collaborative workspaces like WorkHub on Union are pivotal in driving our local economy forward,” the chamber stated. “This initiative not only aims to provide a vibrant space for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses, but also aligns perfectly with our core mission of stimulating economic growth in the Greater Easthampton area.

Art for the Soul Gallery to Hold Closing Reception for Skateboard Exhibition

By BusinessWest Staff November 3, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Since June, Art for the Soul Gallery has been showcasing an exhibition of skateboard decks designed and executed by local and national artists. The exhibit’s closing reception will be held at the gallery on 1500 Main St. in Springfield on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m.

All skate decks are available for purchase. In honor of National Mental Health Month, funds will be donated to Behavioral Health Network Inc. and the Disability Law Center.

The public is invited to view the works of new and veteran gallery artists and vote on their favorite designs. Prizes will be awarded to artists in several categories as chosen by visitors.

This exhibition is a part of Gio’s Ollie Session, a series of events that aim to dispel the stigma surrounding skateboarding, advance inclusivity, and promote safety. According to Art for the Soul Executive Director Rosemary Tracy Woods, “it’s time we changed people’s negative perceptions about skateboarding. We want to open the doors and encourage the youth of Springfield to pursue the art of skateboarding — and to do it safely.”

Art for the Soul also participated in the National Skateboard Day celebration at Greenleaf Community Center on June 20. The day’s activities included a Community Paint Party with Commonwealth Murals and an informational booth with Theory Skateshop.

Market Mentors Raises $4,000 for Breast-cancer Research, Services

By BusinessWest Staff November 3, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — As part of its 20th-anniversary recognition, Market Mentors LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public-relations agency, brought back its annual Pink Day campaign to raise funds for Baystate Health Foundation to support breast-cancer research and services. Selling MM Pink Day 2023 T-shirts, the agency raised a total of $4,000.

“We had previously held this event for several years, and with our milestone anniversary this year, we knew it was time to bring it back,” said Michelle Abdow, president and CEO of Market Mentors. “We reached out to our clients, vendors, and media partners and were thrilled with the response. They all purchased and proudly wore their pink tees on Thursday, October 26, the day we deemed MM Pink Day 2023.”

Participating companies included Adams & Ruxton; Allied Flooring, Paint and Design; Belt Technologies Inc.; BusinessWest; Cornerstone Bank; Dowd Insurance Agencies; EffecTV (Comcast); Excel Dryer; Freedom Credit Union; Giombetti Associates; Girard Heating & Air Conditioning; Koopman Lumber; Louis & Clark Pharmacy; Millennium Press; Noonan Energy; Prime Media; PDC Inc.; the Recorder; the Republican; Vlier Inc.; Western Mass News; and Women’s Health Associates.

“This was truly a labor of love for a cause we care about,” Abdow said. “Our whole team jumped in to make this happen, and we are grateful to everyone who participated and made this campaign a success.”

Tickets Available for Women of Impact Event

By BusinessWest Staff November 3, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will honor its sixth annual Women of Impact at Sheraton Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 7. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/womenofimpact.

The class of 2023, profiled the Oct. 16 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are: Fredrika Ballard, president, Aero Design Aircraft Services and Fly Lugu Flight Training; Carla Cosenzi, president, TommyCar Auto Group; Arlyana Dalce-Bowie, CEO, Moms in Power; Sandra Doran, president, Bay Path University; Dr. Khama Ennis, founder, Faces of Medicine and Intentional Health, LLC; Dawn Forbes DiStefano, president and CEO, Square One; Amy Jamrog, CEO, the Jamrog Group; Michelle Theroux, CEO, Berkshire Hills Music Academy; and Lisa Zarcone, author, speaker, and child and mental-health advocate.

The event is sponsored by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors) and Comcast Business (partner sponsor).

The Mighty Oktoberfest Slated for Nov. 3-4

By BusinessWest Staff November 2, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The Student Prince and the Fort Restaurant will host the Mighty Oktoberfest this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4.

The Mighty Oktoberfest kicks off for two nights on Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers on stage and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno on site to tap the ceremonial keg. Oktoberfest food will include bratwurst, knockwurst, and burgers, with a full menu indoors that includes German fare such as sauerbraten, braised lamb, and pork shanks. The 2023 Ruppercht Sponsor is Liberty Bank.

Other live music includes Trailer Trash at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by Saturday’s lineup of Berkshire Mountain Wanderers at 5 p.m., American Badass (Kid Rock tribute) at 6 p.m., Jagged Little Pam (Alanis Morissette tribute) at 7:15 p.m., and a Foo Fighters tribute at 8:30 p.m.

“There’s nothing like Oktoberfest to welcome the fall season, and we are proud to keep the tradition alive in 2023 with one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations around,” said Peter Picknelly, co-owner of the Student Prince and the Fort. “Join us for non-stop live music, good times, food and drink, and a barrel of fun in downtown Springfield.”

Single-night and two-night passes are available at the gate and in advance by clicking here. Passes include one complimentary ‘haus beer’ from a list for those who are 21 or older.

Bulkley Richardson Named 2024 Best Law Firm in 14 Practice Areas

By BusinessWest Staff November 2, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Best Lawyers, in partnership with U.S. News and World Report, ranks Bulkley Richardson as 2024 Best Law Firm in the Springfield region in the following 14 practice areas: banking and finance law, bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, business organizations (including LLCs and partnerships), commercial litigation, corporate law, criminal defense – general practice, criminal defense – white collar, employment law, litigation – labor and employment, medical-malpractice law – defendants, personal-injury litigation – defendants, real-estate law, tax law, and trusts and estates law.

To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer included in the list of Best Lawyers. Bulkley Richardson has 15 lawyers included on the 2024 Best Lawyers list, and two of the firm’s partners, Michael Burke and John Pucci, were named 2024 Springfield-area Lawyers of the Year. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field.

Women’s Fund Reveals Gender-equity Research Report to Public

By BusinessWest Staff November 2, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, collaborating with results-oriented partners, recently completed its 2023 research report, “Gender Equity in Western Massachusetts: The Status of Women, Girls, Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-diverse Adults and Youth.”

This is the Women’s Fund’s third commissioned research report on the status of women and girls since 2013. This report was prepared by the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and funded by Women’s Fund donors and grants from Feeding America and the Beveridge Family Foundation.

Lisa Ranghelli, the Public Health Institute’s director of Assessment and Capacity Building, noted that “this report fills an important gap in our understanding of gender equity in the region by including the best available local data on issues facing transgender and gender-diverse residents, women and girls of color, Indigenous women and families, domestic-violence survivors, formerly incarcerated women, and newcomers to the U.S. Our resourceful, creative, and collaborative communities are making progress, but many systemic inequities continue to undermine the well-being of women, girls, transgender, and gender-diverse people in Western Massachusetts. I hope this report spurs coordinated action that engages these communities in making change.”

The public is invited to learn about the research report and some key findings at one of the Women’s Fund’s upcoming presentations in Springfield on Monday, Nov. 6; Pittsfield on Wednesday, Nov. 15; or Greenfield on Wednesday, Nov. 29. For details and required reservations for the presentations, visit www.mywomensfund.com/events.

The research report includes data on gender demographics, employment and earnings, poverty and opportunity, health and well-being, reproductive justice, violence and safety, leadership, and political participation.

“We engage in research not only to measure our progress toward gender and racial equity, but also to provide our region and its many nonprofits with data that help them develop their own strategies and to have critical data they need when applying for grant funding to fuel their missions,” Women’s Fund CEO Donna Haghighat said.

Click here for both the full report and key findings.

Difference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 8

By BusinessWest Staff November 2, 2023

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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.

LightHouse Holyoke to Acquire Sons of Zion Building as Permanent Home

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2023

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HOLYOKE — LightHouse Holyoke is in the process of acquiring the Sons of Zion building at 378 Maple St. to become its permanent home.

LightHouse Holyoke is a 501(c)(3), accredited school founded in 2015. It began a partnership with Holyoke Public Schools in 2017 and now works with four public districts along with private-pay families on a sliding scale. With a foundation in social justice, LightHouse offers a transformational educational experience for students in grades 6-12 who are seeking a new way to experience school.

Over the past eight years, LightHouse has supported nearly 150 students to not just graduate high school, but to redefine their relationship to learning. More than half were either already dropped out of high school or at high risk to not graduate.

LightHouse’s vision is to be a reflection of a world where young people are celebrated for their individual gifts and identities and where all people are invited to learn with each other, from each other, and for each other, guided by a shared goal of connection and responsibility. It believes that transformative education is a key to this future.

Current enrollment is 75 students; in the new building, LightHouse aims to increase enrollment to 100-120 students.

With the support of Mass Development, it has completed a robust feasibility study, including multiple environmental reports. It has initial drawings from an architect and is prepared to close on the four-lot parcel in January 2024. The current vision for two of the currently vacant lots is to create an urban food forest, open to the community. The cost estimate for the total project is approximately $4 million. Occupancy is expected by September 2025.

Seventh Annual GySgt Thomas J. Sullivan Remembrance Run Slated for Nov. 12

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, 40, gave his life while defending his country on July 16, 2015, during an attack on a Naval Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was a three-time Purple Heart recipient, Navy and Marine Corps Medal recipient, and Iraq veteran.

The seventh annual GySgt Thomas J. Sullivan Remembrance Run, a 5K run or two-mile walk in his honor, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 starting at 10 a.m. at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant in East Forest Park. Proceeds benefit the GySgt Sullivan Scholarship Fund at Pope Francis High School and the Galaxy Council support of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

“I wanted to honor my brother in a way that preserved his memory, continued to develop and invest in our community, and supported the military and the country for which Tommy gave his life,” Joe Sullivan said.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the race begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the race. Participants and donors can register by clicking here.

MCLA to Host Fall Open House for Prospective Students on Nov. 4

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2023

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NORTH ADAMS — MCLA invites prospective students to a fall open house on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Amsler Campus Center.

This event allows those interested in attending the college an opportunity to meet MCLA students, faculty, and staff. The day includes two morning sessions, followed by lunch, a resource fair, and a campus tour.

“Open houses are a great way for prospective students to see the campus for the first time and to learn more about MCLA’s academic programs and vibrant campus life,” said Jana Boyer, MCLA’s director of Admission. “We encourage students to connect with faculty, staff, and students to make sure all of their questions are answered and to discuss the next steps in the enrollment process.”

Those interested in attending can register by clicking here.

United Way of Pioneer Valley to Host OnBoard Matching Event on Dec. 7

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced that the next OnBoard matching event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the MassMutual Center.

The OnBoard matching event is part of a volunteer development program that connects interested, talented individuals with area nonprofit organizations looking to attract new committee and board members to their work. It is an opportunity for potential volunteers to expand their talents, and for local service agencies to connect with a diverse audience.

“UWPV is excited to bring together boards seeking enthusiastic new members with local residents who want to become involved, true to our tradition of matching needs to resources,” said Scott Grodsky, board chairperson.

Both those seeking to host a nonprofit table and those who would like to explore board seats as well as board-level committees can register on Eventbrite by clicking here.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Awards

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2023

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WESTFIELD — The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual award winners for 2023. The Business of the Year Award is being presented jointly to Westfield Barnes Regional Airport and the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Kimberley Betts of Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply. Westfield On Weekends earned the Nonprofit of the Year Award, and the Member of the Year Award is being presented to Rick Rheault of Integrity Merchant Solutions.

“We have a robust community of members, both businesses and individuals, who contribute to the success and vitality of our chamber, Executive Director Amanda Waterfield said. “Our awards committee considered a range of candidates for these awards and ultimately selected entities that had the greatest impact on both the chamber and our communities.”

The awards will be presented at the chamber’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Shaker Farms Country Club. The annual meeting and awards night provides an overview of the chamber’s yearly milestones and highlights organizations and individuals who are being honored.

Home City Development Begins Construction on Amethyst Brook Apartments

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2023

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PELHAM — Home City Development Inc. (HCDI) has begun construction of 34 new affordable apartments on a previously developed site in Pelham. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at 20 Amherst Road, Pelham. Elected officials, funders, and project partners will speak. Parking for the event is at 2 South Valley Road, Pelham.

“Commencement of construction of Amethyst Brook Apartments marks a significant investment in the town of Pelham,” said Peter Serafino, HCDI’s director of Real Estate Development. “Home City Development thanks Governor Healey, Senator Joanne Comerford, and state Representatives Aaron Saunders and Mindy Domb, who delivered the resources to produce much-needed, new affordable housing. The Pelham Select Board and numerous town boards and committees have been incredibly supportive of the project. Local support for Amethyst Brook Apartments has been key to reaching this milestone. The need for all types of new housing throughout our region is well-documented, and the town of Pelham has stepped up to make this development come to fruition.”

Consisting of one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental apartments in two buildings, Amethyst Brook Apartments provides modern amenities in a quiet, rural setting for households earning up to 60% of area median income. The buildings are designed to meet Energy Star and Passive House energy-performance standards. The property will contain charging stations for electric vehicles and roof-mounted solar panels. Along with local jobs, construction spending, and increased property taxes, this professionally managed property is expected to make significant contributions to the town of Pelham.

HCDI was awarded most of the project funding from the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. In addition, HCDI received Community Preservation Act funds from the town of Pelham and construction and permanent loans from Easthampton Savings Bank. Other funders include Community Economic Development Assistance Corp., Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp., and Dorfman Capital.

The development team includes Architecture Environment Life; Western Builders; development consultant Gerry Joseph; Tierney Development Services; Berkshire Design Group; Shatz, Schwartz, and Fentin, P.C.; Klein-Hornig LLP; O’Reilly, Talbot and Okun; and many other partners.

Attorney Michael Fenton Named ‘Go To Lawyer’ by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that Shareholder Michael Fenton has been named a Go To Lawyer in the area of Commercial Real Estate Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Fenton joined the firm in 2012 and focuses his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, business planning, commercial finance, and estate planning. He represents principals in business formation and succession planning, businesses in the purchase and sale of enterprises, lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, developers in the acquisition and permitting of projects, and individuals in establishing comprehensive and sophisticated estate plans.

With a background in taxes and a master’s degree in business administration, Fenton provides added value to clients with business-planning concerns. In addition, he has extensive land-use experience that includes zoning, subdivision, project permitting and environmental matters. A significant part of his practice revolves around estate planning, and he develops sophisticated estate plans to facilitate access to public services and the preservation of assets.

Debuted by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2020, Massachusetts Go To Lawyers showcases leaders in the Massachusetts legal community by practice area. A Go To Lawyer is a standout is his or her field with a long history of success. Go to Lawyers are nominated by their colleagues and selected by a panel from the publication.

Fenton is a graduate of Western New England University (WNE) School of Law, where he was a publishing editor of the Law Review and an Oliver Wendell Holmes full-tuition merit scholar. He is an adjunct professor for Corporate Finance at WNE School of Law, where he is also a board member of the Center for Social Justice. He serves on the Baystate Medical Center Community Advisory Council and has served as a member of the Springfield City Council since 2010.

Liberty Bank Hosts Clothing Drive for Suit Up Springfield, Dress for Success

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of November, Liberty Bank will host a clothing drive to support Suit Up Springfield and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts.

Donations of business attire may be dropped off at the Monarch Place security station on the first floor, Palazzo, Nosh, the Springfield Business Improvement District, or Tower Square. Boxes to collect clothing have been generously donated by AM Lithography Corp.

Suit Up Springfield accepts suits, shirts, ties, shoes, and outside coats. Dress for Success accepts dresses, suits, skirts, pants, shoes, outerwear, and jewelry. Donations will be accepted Nov. 1-30, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BusinessTalk with Maria Rivera executive director Hospice of the Fisher Home

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2023

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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.

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Episode 185: October 30, 2023

Joe Bednar interviews Maria Rivera, executive director at Hospice of the Fisher Home

Hospice care has been a great source of comfort to individuals and families facing a difficult time of life, yet not everyone knows exactly what services are available and how they can access them. Maria Rivera has spent more than a decade guiding people through this process at Hospice of the Fisher Home, including the past three years as its executive director. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, she talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about the importance of hospice care at a time when the population is aging, why this work is so personally gratifying to her, and why she’s excited about a capital campaign to raise funds to meet some critical needs. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented byBusinessWestand sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity Receives $39,000 from KeyBank Foundation

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2023

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) received a $39,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, during the bank’s Volunteer Build Day held on Chestnut Street in Holyoke.

The donation will assist Habitat’s environmental-stewardship program, which strives to build homes utilizing a variety of environmentally friendly building practices to have a positive impact on the environment while providing homeowners with energy-efficient homes.

“We appreciate KeyBank’s donation to our environmental stewardship campaign, which will allow us to incorporate more green-building and energy-efficient products into our home designs and helping us to provide our partner families with more environmentally friendly homes and lower utility costs,” said Aimee Giroux, executive director of GSHFH.

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity builds safe, decent, and affordable homes that allow families to build stronger foundations that create a more stable future for themselves and their families. Through construction utilizing community volunteers, the organization provides low-income families with the opportunity of affordable homeownership or needed repairs on a home they already own.

Habitat for Humanity also educates families about financial-asset building, the value of good credit, and budgeting by requiring families to complete first-time-homebuyer and financial-literacy education. They then work with the family, community volunteers, and workforce-development partners to construct and/or repair the homes incorporating green-building practices that provide energy cost savings for homeowners.

“At KeyBank, supporting affordable housing solutions is core to our community investment strategy and how we help our communities thrive,” said Ramon (Tito) Albizu, branch manager of KeyBank’s Holyoke branch. “We are pleased to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission philanthropically, and as members of the Holyoke community, we are particularly proud to volunteer our time to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for a Holyoke family.”

KeyBank has seven branches serving Greater Springfield. This foundation grant is part of its philanthropic support aimed at creating safe, healthy, affordable, and inclusive communities throughout its service area.

Square One Appoints Celia Hickson to CFO Position

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — One year after joining the Square One team as fiscal manager, Celia Hickson has been named the agency’s chief financial officer.

“We are thrilled to promote Celia to CFO,” said Dawn DiStefano, president and CEO. “Her sharp mind, financial expertise, and passion for Square One’s mission make her the perfect fit for this role. We celebrate Celia’s promotion and express gratitude for the expertise and diligence provided to the CFO role by Cathy Bodley over the last year.”

Hickson brings 25 years of accounting and finance experience in a variety of industries. She has worked as a controller and financial analyst in the publishing, software, biotech, and nonprofit industries. She began her career at Ernst & Young, where she earned her CPA.

Hickson is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. An active volunteer with Horizons for Homeless Children, she has held various leadership roles on several volunteer boards.

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