Company Notebook

Collins Electric Wins Project Excellence Award in Education

CHICOPEE — Collins Electric Co. Inc., an electrical contractor based in Chicopee, was recently recognized by the National Electrical Contractors Assoc. with a NECA Project Excellence Award in Education in the over $1 million category for Smith College Neilson Library. NECA established the Project Excellence Award to showcase the exceptional work that its members perform throughout the country. Collins Electric was recognized along with this year’s other winners during NECA’s 2022 convention in Austin, Texas on Oct. 17. The renovation gutted the historic building with a new focus on the future. Additions to the library in the 1930s, 1960s, and 1980s were demolished along with the entire interior of the original 1909 library. The front and rear brick brownstone façades were the only remaining parts. The project involved 150,000 square feet with 5,000 LED, energy-efficient light fixtures; glass skylights; dimming; and windo- shade controls to deliver the best-quality energy-efficient lighting possible. Strict attention was paid to controlling temperature and humidity, as well as tight security, for the library’s rare-books collection.

 

Breeze Airways to Expand Flights at Bradley in 2023

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority announced that Breeze Airways is launching four new destinations from Bradley International Airport, including non-stop service to Vero Beach, Fla., and Phoenix, Ariz., starting from $79 and $99 one-way, respectively; and one-stop/no-plane-change ‘BreezeThru’ flights to Provo, Utah, and San Bernardino, Calif, starting from $99. The new routes will operate on an A220 aircraft as follows: Vero Beach daily, starting Feb 2; Phoenix and Provo Thursday and Sunday, starting Feb. 9; and San Bernardino Thursday and Sunday, starting Feb. 16. “Partnering with Breeze on their expansion has been transformative for Bradley International Airport,” said Kevin Dillon, Connecticut Airport Authority’s executive director. “Their national growth, ongoing innovation, and expanding local network offer our passengers more opportunities to travel conveniently and affordably. We thank Breeze for their partnership in bringing these exciting new routes to this key market and for their continued commitment to our community.”

 

bankESB Supports Food Pantries with Annual Fundraising Drive

EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced the kickoff of the bank’s 2022 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the second year of the bank’s annual appeal, inviting bank customers, employees, and members of the community to donate money toward food pantries throughout the month of November. All donations (up to $2,500 per customer) will be matched dollar for dollar by bankESB, and the total raised will be divided among participating food pantries across Western Mass. in communities the bank serves. In 2021, a total of more than $39,000 was raised, which equated to $3,000 for each participating pantry. Donations of any amount are encouraged, and as an added incentive to give, the bank will offer those who donate the opportunity to win a $25 gift card at each of its locations. Those who wish to participate have until Nov. 30 to make their donations. Checks should be made payable to “bankESB Neighbors” and can be dropped off at any bankESB branch or mailed to Margaret Prendergast, bankESB, 36 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027. The food pantries to be supported include Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry; Best Life Food Ministry, Agawam; BUCC Helping Hands Cupboard Food Pantry, Belchertown; Chicopee Cupboard; Easthampton Community Center Food Pantry; Easthampton Congregational Church Food Cupboard & Oasis Kitchen; Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Hatfield; Hadley Food Pantry; Hilltown Food Pantry, Goshen; Margaret’s Pantry, Holyoke; Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc., South Hadley; Northampton Survival Center; Southampton Community Cupboard; and Westfield Food Pantry.

 

Lee Bank Foundation Distributes $48,600 in Year’s Third Grant Round

LEE — Lee Bank Foundation awarded $48,600 to 16 Berkshire-area organizations in its third round of 2022 community funding. Recipients were awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,600 to support local programming. Included in the awards are a series of Arts Access Grants for arts and culture organizations to expand access to programming for underserved audiences and Food Security Grants for organizations with programs focused on providing food to community members in need. The following organizations received funding from Lee Bank Foundation: Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Center for Peace Through Culture, Chabad of the Berkshires, CDCSB, the Christian Center, Dalton CRA, EforAll, Good Work Institute (Alliance for a Viable Future), Housatonic Heritage (the Mastheads), Lee Historical Society, Life Needs Co-Op (Stanton Home), the People’s Pantry, Second Street Second Chances, Volunteers in Medicine, and WAM Theatre. Lee Bank Foundation was established in 2021 to support Lee Bank’s long-standing mission of community reinvestment. In its first year, 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $228,610 in grants, and the bank contributed an additional $84,000 in sponsorships.

 

Berkshire Bank’s Foundation Supports 160 Nonprofits During Q3

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced more than $660,000 in philanthropic investments from its foundation during the third quarter of 2022. The grants awarded cover a wide range of projects that help foster community DEI-focused programs, support education and youth, and enhance opportunities for individual success in the communities the bank serves. These investments also support the company’s BEST Community Comeback, which includes a planned $15 million in community contributions by the end of 2024. “We are so pleased to support nonprofit organizations once again with philanthropy to sustain vital community services in all the regions that Berkshire Bank serves during challenging economic times,” said Lori Gazzillo Kiely, foundation director. “Since January 2022, the Berkshire Bank Foundation has provided nearly $2 million to support the needs of the community.”

 

 

JimBuddy’s Rec Shop Hosts Grand Opening

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of JimBuddy’s Rec Shop at 1269 Memorial Dr. with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 2. It officially opened to the public on Oct. 1. JimBuddy’s Rec Shop is owned by Jim and Lisa Robinson, who opened JimBuddy’s Glass Gallery & Vape Shop next door at 1271 Memorial Dr. in 2015. When the space next door at 1269 became available in 2018 — the year cannabis was legalized by Massachusetts voters — the Robinsons rented the space with hopes to open a dispensary. JimBuddy’s received a special permit from the city of Chicopee in April 2021, making it the third recreational cannabis dispensary approved in the city. As a small family business, JimBuddy’s focus is offering quality products from small, local businesses in the cannabis industry like those based Florence, Whately, and Pittsfield. JimBuddy’s Rec Shop is open to customers who are age 21+ with valid ID.

 

Girl Scouts Receive $10,000 from TD Charitable Foundation

HOLYOKE — The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation in support of On Your Own: Financial Literary for Girls. The grant will provide a free badge program to all Girl Scouts designed to empower them to control their financial futures. All participants complete age-appropriate activities to gain real-world money-management skills. Girl Scouts develop leadership skills and self-esteem as they build a greater understanding of becoming responsible consumers, creating and living by a budget, building and managing credit, increasing their income, and saving and investing for whatever’s next. With the support of contributors such as the TD Charitable Foundation, Girl Scouts is able to help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. On Your Own: Financial Literacy for Girls is available to all members in grades K through 12. Learn more and sign up to be a member at www.gscwm.org.

 

Chariot Payments Network Emerges from Reorganization

BOSTON — Chariot Payments has emerged from reorganization with a reconstructed board, a new CEO, and an experienced team poised to launch its bank-compliant, hybrid-payment network to introduce a new way to connect traditional finance and banking to the emerging digital economies burgeoning in the world of decentralized finance. Chariot’s hybrid network is configured for bank and regulatory compliance, enabling trusted, secure transactions between traditional finance and banking and instant settlement across digital currency protocols at a fraction of the cost imposed by the current payment networks. Chariot’s CEO, Benjamin Cavallari, along with Chief Technology Officer Mariana Jbantova, resuscitated the startup. After a long rebuild, Chariot Payments announced that Glenn Hanson, CEO of Colony Hills Capital and co-founder of River Valley Investors, and Jay Como, chief data officer of Silicon Valley Bank, are joining Cavallari on the new board of directors. Chariot also announced the reformation of its board of advisors, which includes prominent compliance leaders Angela Ratliff and Kevin Troxell (both with US Bank) and Brandon Oliver (previously with JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and the DCU Fintech Center).

 

 

Liberty Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Liberty Bank recently selected Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) to receive one of its community grants. The foundation aims to help low- and moderate-income families improve their economic situation and quality of life. “We are very grateful to have been selected to receive this grant. It will help us to continue to provide home-ownership and home-repair services in Hampden County,” GSHFH Executive Director Aimee Giroux said. Through Liberty Bank Foundation, Liberty Bank supports nonprofit organizations that its neighbors depend on to build strong families and communities. Grant making is focused on organizations that serve people within Liberty Bank’s market area. GSHFH is a housing ministry dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering low-income families to change their lives and the lives of future generations through home-ownership and home-repair opportunities. This is accomplished by working in partnership with diverse people, from all walks of life, to build and repair simple, decent, affordable housing.

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Performing Arts and Education Cooperative Inc., 12 Teaberry Lane, Amherst, MA 01002, David Mullins, same. Charitable organization designed to provide education and training of children and adults of all abilities across multiple areas in the performing arts including dance, theater, and musical performance.

CHICOPEE

Hold Fast Welding Inc., 825 Grattan St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Brad Desmarias, same. Welding services.

MTEC International Inc., 27 New Ludlow Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Osama Ehsan, same. Internet commerce.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Andy Main Street Inc., 191 Elm St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jasvinder Arora, same. Package store.

EASTHAMPTON

Royal Home Goods Inc., 10 Bayberry Dr., Easthampton, MA 01027. Rafiullah Gholam, same. Online retail sales.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Crosby Street Consultants, Ltd., 30 Berkshire Heights Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Nelson Fernandez, same. Business consulting services.

HOLYOKE

Portorreal Corp., 161 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Yanercy Diaz De La Cruz, 12 Randolph St., Apt. 1, Yonkers, N.Y. 10705. Commercial building.

LENOX

Therakoss Inc., 249 Main St., Lenox, MA 01240. Brittany Brooks, same. Skin care services.

MONSON

KMX Properties Inc., 25 Bradway Road, Monson, MA 01057. Xavier Cody, same. Real estate rental properties.

PALMER

E & K Transport Inc., 3 Pioneer Dr., Palmer, MA 01069. Eduard Sinigur, same. Trucking services.

 

PITTSFIELD

Global Alliance Protection, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. James Bunch, 44965 10th St., West Lancaster, CA 93534. Full-service security firm.

Shenqi Medical Sirius Technology Ltd., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wei Sheng, same. Research and manufacture of innovative medical devices.

World Of Retail Services Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. David Roth, same. Construction services.

SOUTH HADLEY

Western New England Provisions Inc., 180 Old Lyman Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Richard Matthew Biele, same. Wholesale foods distributor.

SOUTHWICK

Next Level Strategies Inc., 51 Mort Vining Road, Southwick, MA, 01077. Brian M. Iserman, same. Hair salon.

SPRINGFIELD

Love Art Collective Inc., 123 Mulberry St., Springfield, MA 01105. Jasper McCoy, same.

Rock Solid Business Solutions Inc., 46 Ledyard St., Apt. 1, Springfield, MA 01104. Juan C Juiz, same. Business solutions.

Vascular Specialists, P.C., 3640 Main St., Suite 302, Springfield, MA 01107. Dr. Sidney Lowell Kahn Iv, same. Medical practice specializing in vascular care.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Shwe Sushi Inc., 1626 Westfield St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Shan Maung, same. Retail sales of sushi.

WESTFIELD

La Placita Mini Mart, Inc., 4 Edgewood St., Westfield, MA 01085. Carlos Emanuel Pizarro, same. Grocery retailer.

WILBRAHAM

Bailey’s Hive Inc., 2650 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Kathleen Bailey, same. Juice bar.

Bankruptcies

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

Brunelle, Christopher R.
PO Box 641
Belchertown, MA 01007-0641
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/14/2022

Chelkonas, Erika G.
330 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/11/2022

Cherival, Daniel
189 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/11/2022

Desmarais, Gary N.
Desmarais, Nancy E
819 McKinstrry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2022

Figueroa, Kyle Anthony
31 School St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2022

Gougeon, David
10 Lewandowski Ave.
East Hampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/12/2022

Hanks, Helen Elizabeth
75 Cowls Road, Apt. 423
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2022

Hutchins, Roger F.
789 Tea St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/14/2022

Kaewprasertchai, Boorana
408 Eliot St.
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2022

King Koffee
King Jr., Alton
49 Memery Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/13/2022
Ledbetter, Gage M.
Ledbetter, Genevieve
a/k/a Frazier, Gage
117 South St., Apt. C
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2022

Mailloux, Cheryl Ann
116 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/11/2022

Parker, Jacob D.
473 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2022

Perry, Antonio R.
70 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/15/2022

Suares, Jolene M.
a/k/a Cundiff, Jolene
19 Clinton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/04/2022

Tran, Ai
a/k/a Tran, Ai Quoc
105 Laurel St., Apt 4B
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/06/2022

Wang, Hi Trung
178 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/11/2022

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1789 Baptist Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Stark
Seller: Mislak FT
Date: 10/06/22

BERNARDSTON

87 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $990,348
Buyer: Heirloom Collective Inc.
Seller: Crumpin Fox Club Inc.
Date: 10/06/22

231 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: John P. Hovnanian
Seller: Kittredge Industries LLC
Date: 10/07/22

COLRAIN

121 Call Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Elliston O. Bingham
Seller: Sarah Davenport
Date: 10/03/22

241 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Cassiel Owens
Seller: Nicholas R. Piantanida
Date: 10/07/22

GREENFIELD

49 Arnold Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Monique Frigon
Seller: Philip E. St.Germain
Date: 10/07/22

9 Hancock Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Jessica Matteson
Seller: Charles G. Zononi
Date: 10/04/22

163 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Betty Saunders
Seller: Charles W. Saunders Inc.
Date: 10/11/22

157 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Brendan Kenny
Seller: Paul S. Richmond
Date: 10/13/22

79 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Bialek
Seller: Scott A. Callahan
Date: 10/03/22

65 Munson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,200
Buyer: Donald Connelly
Seller: David G. Norman
Date: 10/07/22

336 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $285,500
Buyer: Adam R. Martin
Seller: James L. Galipault
Date: 10/06/22

LEVERETT

Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adam R. Levine
Seller: Matthew J. Pfannenstiel
Date: 10/06/22

29 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Oliver T. Miller
Seller: Hall, Lynn, (Estate)
Date: 10/03/22

MONTAGUE

120 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Alyssa N. Edwards
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/13/22

177 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Bradley Ferris
Seller: Kenneth R. Hubbard
Date: 10/07/22

NEW SALEM

4 Old County Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Scott Chastain
Seller: Nathanial Mizula
Date: 10/12/22

NORTHFIELD

126 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Laurice Russell
Seller: Northfield Mt. Hermon
Date: 10/13/22

26 Pentecost Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ann Chappell
Seller: Wright, Kathleen F., (Estate)
Date: 10/13/22

ORANGE

34 Bacon St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Kristyn M. Lombarde
Seller: Philip S. Zahodiakin
Date: 10/03/22

100 Cove Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Cain J. Blackbird
Seller: David L. Songer
Date: 10/05/22

18 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Walker
Seller: Pultorak FT
Date: 10/12/22

315 Gidney Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Whitney M. Bell
Seller: Jennifer L. Tenney
Date: 10/03/22

243 Hayden St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Cameron Woodcock
Seller: Jay M. Guilmette
Date: 10/07/22

22 Logan Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Charles J. Verheyen
Seller: Victor Chaplin
Date: 10/06/22

ROWE

544 Tunnel Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $435,500
Buyer: Diane J. Parrington
Seller: David Wells Lenth LT
Date: 10/13/22

SHUTESBURY

266 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Mitchell
Seller: Funk, Audrey M., (Estate)
Date: 10/13/22

399 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $354,511
Buyer: Deerfield Valley Management TR
Seller: Russell P. Mizula
Date: 10/05/22

27 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $331,500
Buyer: Geoffrey Lansdell
Seller: Todd E. Jansen
Date: 10/04/22

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

206 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Bryan Riley
Seller: Matthew Gour
Date: 10/06/22

88 Doane Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: David North
Seller: Christopher R. Mader
Date: 10/13/22

48 Highland Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $283,900
Buyer: Dan Guyette
Seller: Kenneth B. Beagle
Date: 10/05/22

78 Kensington St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Gamelli
Seller: Richard W. Ivey
Date: 10/05/22

14 Laura Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jose M. Quintanilla
Seller: Gregg M. Robinson
Date: 10/07/22

321 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: AK Brothers LLC
Seller: Marcon Investments LLC
Date: 10/06/22

123 Nicole Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Alvanos
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 10/12/22

73 Ottawa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Allan C. Ramsdell
Seller: Denis J. Clark
Date: 10/07/22

99 Paul Revere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Roger C. Phillips
Seller: William O. Bellows
Date: 10/07/22

66 Ramah Circle South
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Popco Real Estate LLC
Seller: Popowich Family Investments LLC
Date: 10/12/22

9 Ridgeview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lamarche
Seller: Peiffer, Sally L., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/22

586 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tina M. Depalma
Seller: Ralph Depalma
Date: 10/11/22

53 White Oaks Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $343,500
Buyer: Martin J. Lee
Seller: Richard R. Wheeler
Date: 10/03/22

51 Wilson St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: L&A Property LLC
Seller: Arnold, Roy R., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/22

BRIMFIELD

61 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael Wasielak
Seller: William J. Campbell
Date: 10/06/22

15 Little Rest Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Maureen Jolicoeur
Seller: Christopher Lowe
Date: 10/05/22

CHESTER

424 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Rory M. Mason
Seller: Lemarier, James A., (Estate)
Date: 10/11/22

23 William St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Philip Zahodiakin
Seller: Willard Vail-Zook
Date: 10/04/22

CHICOPEE

47 Algonquin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Houssam A. Baki
Seller: Joshua Mitera
Date: 10/05/22

63 Bemis Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brooke Chisholm
Seller: Maryjane Kopie
Date: 10/12/22

69 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Juan C. Crespo
Seller: Elizabeth D. Siciliano
Date: 10/04/22

83 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $244,500
Buyer: Michael J. Doherty
Seller: Jessica Duga
Date: 10/12/22

130 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Rekha Kamat
Seller: Garrett D. Sickles
Date: 10/12/22

12 Burton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Dexter Taylor
Seller: Alyssa M. Henderson
Date: 10/04/22

101 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Edward A. Ziemba
Date: 10/11/22

41 Dorrance St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $256,900
Buyer: Juan Rivera
Seller: Denise L. Johnson
Date: 10/07/22

75 Dresser Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Wilkinson
Seller: Kenneth M. Krupa
Date: 10/06/22

18 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Lizbeth Velez
Seller: Wesley V. Gumlaw
Date: 10/06/22

69 Gelinas Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Hamit Tamer-Adiguzel
Seller: Robert A. Ruszala
Date: 10/04/22

789 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael N. Houle
Seller: Norman J. Bourbeau
Date: 10/07/22

246 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Ronald Balthazar
Seller: Bigos FT
Date: 10/11/22

1206 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Michael Murdock
Seller: Joseph M. Yiznitsky
Date: 10/13/22

155 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Bohombe Lawi
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/13/22

24 Hartford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Daniel J. Nute
Date: 10/12/22

93 Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Investmentguru LLC
Seller: William J. Stetson
Date: 10/07/22

18 McKinley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Brion E. Smith
Seller: Francis J. Czepiel
Date: 10/03/22

52 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Allen E. Edwards
Seller: Stephen Nembirkow
Date: 10/13/22

89 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alison L. Coulombe
Seller: Daniel J. Gagne
Date: 10/03/22

15 Pleasant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,245
Buyer: Rasidi Akodu
Seller: Michael P. Fitzgerald
Date: 10/04/22

151 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Raysa A. Lopez-Martinez
Seller: Patrick S. McGrath
Date: 10/07/22

41 Robbins Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Koi 2 Koi Associates LLC
Seller: DDM Property Group LLC
Date: 10/12/22

131 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jenise A. Jaworski
Seller: Deborah A. Fortin
Date: 10/12/22

100 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Cyryline P. Reid
Seller: Gabriel Martinez
Date: 10/04/22

23 Stockbridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01103
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Donald R. Turcotte
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 10/06/22

181 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Johnny McClease
Seller: Susan Gazda
Date: 10/12/22

EAST LONGMEADOW

25 Bettswood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Steven Moyers
Seller: Janice E. Flebotte
Date: 10/05/22

126 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alyssa Henderson
Seller: Elizabeth F. Collaro
Date: 10/04/22

9 Harris Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Wenfeng Wang
Seller: John Pappas
Date: 10/12/22

31 Harwich Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: 31 Harwich Road LLC
Seller: J. J Kiernan RET
Date: 10/06/22

11 Lester St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lee A. Guilbault
Seller: J. M. Kupperman 2009 IRT
Date: 10/03/22

32 Maryland St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $327,315
Buyer: Thomas J. Russo
Seller: Vip Homes & Assocs. LLC
Date: 10/04/22

57 Redin Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Steven Hogan
Seller: Timothy Driscoll
Date: 10/05/22

58 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Tacia Munn
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/22

GRANVILLE

144 Barnard Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Daniel M. McGorty
Seller: Daniel Scibelli
Date: 10/06/22

776 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Nathaniel Sindland
Seller: Jayden B. Cowles
Date: 10/13/22

HOLYOKE

145-147 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Willow Permanent Real Estate Coop
Seller: Jonathan R. Bates
Date: 10/06/22

44 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lamont Whitebear
Seller: Bobby J. Stovall
Date: 10/11/22

21 Claren Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Richard P. Courchesne
Date: 10/12/22

313 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Avi Holdings LLC
Seller: Ysaaca Axelrod
Date: 10/11/22

97 Merrick Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Emily Bouvier
Seller: Michael J. Spirito
Date: 10/03/22

1698-1700 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Raymond Sullivan
Seller: Andrew R. Weibel
Date: 10/12/22

35 Ridgeway St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Megan E. Pfefferle
Seller: Donald R. Packard
Date: 10/03/22

27 Rugby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Wendreth A. Gregoire
Seller: Candia M. Athas
Date: 10/13/22

416 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Elissa Wright
Seller: Maple Leaf Capital Reserve
Date: 10/07/22

83 Wellesley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Lily A. Foster
Seller: Dwight B. Kelley
Date: 10/07/22

67 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alexandra Ortiz-Pagan
Seller: Lemire IRT
Date: 10/07/22

LONGMEADOW

43 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael Palaschak
Seller: Charlene A. Clark
Date: 10/04/22

25 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Wilks
Seller: Pamela H. Rich IRT
Date: 10/12/22

250 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Lerch
Seller: Wesley H. Carter
Date: 10/11/22

38 East Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Oleksak
Seller: Matthew D. Raymond
Date: 10/12/22

80 Hawthorne St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: David M. Wendt
Seller: Peter S. Donner
Date: 10/07/22

112 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,345
Buyer: Brian Newkirk
Seller: Goodless Realty LLC
Date: 10/03/22

75 Oak Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Luis Rodriguez
Seller: Lapierrej, Ronald, (Estate)
Date: 10/05/22

LUDLOW

20 Birch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Li Z. Lin
Seller: Henry Hampton
Date: 10/03/22

541 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: DMR Holdings LLC
Seller: Diamond Real Estate Ventures LLC
Date: 10/13/22

795 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Melina Canter
Seller: Jessica Leroux
Date: 10/07/22

18 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: George J. Bosco
Seller: Laura J. Galloway
Date: 10/07/22

96 Yale St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Arturo Aguillon
Seller: Frank Novelli RET
Date: 10/06/22

MONSON

22 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Pedro L. Sauri-Rosado
Seller: Yvette I. Wheeler
Date: 10/03/22

369 Cedar Swamp Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Nathan M. Dunn
Seller: Frank W. Hull
Date: 10/06/22

3 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Derek Belisle
Seller: Sara E. Malo
Date: 10/07/22

40 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael H. Fograshy
Seller: Janice T. Kissel
Date: 10/07/22

11 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $431,500
Buyer: Todd M. Bonett
Seller: Marion E. Talbot
Date: 10/11/22

11 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Brad Burlingham
Seller: ARPC LLC
Date: 10/12/22

PALMER

3137 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Eboney O. Sims
Seller: Andrew Cienciwa
Date: 10/05/22

9-11 Maple Ter.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mandy Holmes
Seller: Louis D. Teixeira
Date: 10/13/22

24 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Fabian Perkins
Seller: Jin Gao
Date: 10/04/22

SOUTHWICK

188 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: James E. Jaron
Seller: James E. Jaron
Date: 10/07/22

43 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Eric Lacombe
Date: 10/12/22

20 Depot St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph Fontaine
Seller: Martin Lee
Date: 10/03/22

221 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Eduardo Rosado
Seller: Richard E. Fiore
Date: 10/12/22

SPRINGFIELD

65 Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kassandra Perez
Seller: Daisy Sanchez
Date: 10/07/22

70-72 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Ucal T. Palmer
Date: 10/05/22

248 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Radames Lopez
Seller: Foley Capital LLC
Date: 10/07/22

138 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: JJJ17 LLC
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 10/04/22

1060 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Oliver Auto Body Realco
Seller: Lamoureux, Normand O., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/22

12-14 Beauchamp St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Shabona Sharmaine-Hyatt
Seller: Jean N. Duquette
Date: 10/03/22

23 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Samuel Peront
Seller: Erin M. Chubka
Date: 10/06/22

81 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alonzo Williams
Seller: Olga L. Yanginski
Date: 10/07/22

42 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Rachel Lightfoot
Seller: Etabav RT
Date: 10/11/22

100 Bronson Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael K. Roche
Seller: Susan K. Halpern
Date: 10/07/22

658-662 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $2,300,000
Buyer: Jose L. Martinez
Seller: Antonio Dejesus
Date: 10/05/22

16 Carlisle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Waiwai RT
Seller: Luis A. Torres
Date: 10/06/22

107-109 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Abner Diaz
Seller: Elizabeth Arroyo
Date: 10/03/22

5 Connolly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Michael J. Spirito
Seller: Christina M. Gregorio
Date: 10/03/22

71 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Jose Blanco
Seller: Quang V. Huynh
Date: 10/12/22

45-47 Copley Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Cedriq R. Clemente
Seller: Irene C. Rivera
Date: 10/04/22

50-52 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Carleton D. Johnson
Seller: Joslyn R. Kevin, (Estate)
Date: 10/05/22

72 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Marie Berthe Francois
Seller: David F. Savickas
Date: 10/07/22

61-63 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Zachary P. Nunnally
Seller: FNMA
Date: 10/11/22

25 Driftwood Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Daisy Sanchez
Seller: Juan E. Quiles
Date: 10/07/22

90-92 Elmore Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Henry M. Gallegos
Seller: Michael R. Bleau
Date: 10/03/22

106 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: William A. Rivera-Figueroa
Seller: Lashaunna D. Davis
Date: 10/05/22

41-43 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Eric Frimpong
Seller: Amea Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/22

42 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pedro Alicea
Seller: Anna Deshommes
Date: 10/05/22

52 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mint Realty Group LLC
Seller: Sheila Rivera
Date: 10/12/22

77 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gretchen E. Eisenman
Seller: Rachel Thomas
Date: 10/07/22

48 Gladstone St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Delinas R. Maldonado
Seller: Kirk Craigg
Date: 10/13/22

87 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Juan S. Torres
Seller: Shayne M. Wilson
Date: 10/07/22

23 Hicks St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Nicole A. Santiago
Seller: Jorge R. Rivera
Date: 10/12/22

27 Inglewood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Thomas B. Murphy
Seller: Daniel G. Verteramo
Date: 10/07/22

356 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Rejeanne D. Boissonneault
Seller: Thomas Murphy
Date: 10/07/22

76 Keith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $256,900
Buyer: Todd F. Johnson
Seller: Eagle Homebuyers LLC
Date: 10/13/22

79 Keith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ackeem J. Donaldson
Seller: MGC Realty LLC
Date: 10/13/22

47 Kulig St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: Rashad M. Evans
Date: 10/06/22

70 Labelle Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lashaunna Davis
Seller: James L. Campbell
Date: 10/05/22

59 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Timothy Keeley
Seller: William M. Gonzalez
Date: 10/04/22

20 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Angie J. Acevedo
Seller: SRV Properties LLC
Date: 10/11/22

325 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mazhar Iqbal
Seller: Joan C. Marsh
Date: 10/06/22

13 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Cesar Deleon-Maria
Seller: Ryan Smith-Carignan
Date: 10/07/22

36 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Marilyn M. Valenti
Seller: Duc T. Le
Date: 10/11/22

103-105 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Doms Home Improvement LLC
Seller: Timothy J. Kirsch
Date: 10/12/22

57 Merwin St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christine Cohee
Seller: Francisco J. Martinez
Date: 10/03/22

132 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $229,999
Buyer: Chantelle M. Jack
Seller: Locah Y. Allemany
Date: 10/13/22

200 Moss Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Arthur J. Coy
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/22

6 North Chatham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: ALDD Real Estate LLC
Seller: Prevostj, Geraldine, (Estate)
Date: 10/05/22

121-123 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Panther Development LLC
Seller: Opus Durum LLC
Date: 10/04/22

65 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alessandro Malafronte
Seller: Carmino J. Demaio
Date: 10/13/22

23 Plumtree Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Laurie J. Larsen
Seller: Ronald A. Ogulewicz
Date: 10/04/22

42 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Luis H. Solivan
Seller: Joseph T. Sanky
Date: 10/03/22

33 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Rodman Capital Group LLC
Seller: Almena, Brunilda D., (Estate)
Date: 10/06/22

751 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Aliyah M. Adorno
Seller: Coulombe, J. Albert, (Estate)
Date: 10/05/22

229 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Bogdanow RT
Seller: James R. Landers
Date: 10/04/22

245 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David Panidis
Seller: Allan C. Ramsdell
Date: 10/07/22

48 Superior Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenn M. Pittsinger
Seller: Thomas R. Connery
Date: 10/13/22

44 Superior Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenn M. Pittsinger
Seller: Thomas R. Connery
Date: 10/13/22

140 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Ali Ali
Seller: Michael R. Randall
Date: 10/07/22

465 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Robert Couture
Seller: Robert J. Pelzek
Date: 10/03/22

57 Telbar St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Wesley A. Gwatkin
Seller: Deso, Barbara I., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/22

34-36 Tracy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Myria E. Oliveras-Martinez
Seller: Robert Paskins
Date: 10/11/22

101 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Ronald Scott
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 10/11/22

40 Wellesley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Clara Rodriguez
Seller: PFGC LLC
Date: 10/13/22

113 West Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Soreya Schartner
Seller: Schartner, Delra M., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/22

60 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Richard Ponce
Seller: Platinum Homes LLC
Date: 10/07/22

3-5 Wedgewood Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: William J. Diederich
Seller: Paul M. Cincotta
Date: 10/05/22

35 Wells Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Medero
Seller: Carolyn L. McDonagh
Date: 10/07/22

129 White Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pascual Perez
Seller: Carol E. Getty
Date: 10/04/22

1606 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Evan Pope
Seller: Alexander Sied
Date: 10/06/22

2106 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: Justin Debs
Seller: Khoi D. Vo
Date: 10/04/22

131 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Mikaelle S. Hyppolite
Seller: Veronica Gasque IRT
Date: 10/13/22

WEST SPRINGFIELD

36 Beauregard Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Claire A. Lebeau
Seller: Richard Vasconcellos
Date: 10/12/22

95 Clarence St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Roman Bespalov
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 10/04/22

43 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $482,000
Buyer: Suleyman A. Carsancakli
Seller: Revampit Holdings LLC
Date: 10/05/22

105 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Carter Berchin
Seller: Debra A. Carras
Date: 10/07/22

70 Lockhouse Road
West Springfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bek Realty LLC
Seller: Viryalto LLC
Date: 10/03/22

139 Myron St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,450,000
Buyer: Salamon Realty LLC
Seller: Walter S. Wood LLC
Date: 10/11/22

66 Sikes Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $487,000
Buyer: Michael D. Rheaume
Seller: Ryan Lebeau
Date: 10/12/22

WESTFIELD

13-15 Ames Ave.
Westfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alexander R. Desautels
Seller: Anna M. Pouso-Guillan
Date: 10/06/22

209 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Gale
Seller: Victor Desabrais
Date: 10/07/22

26 Brentwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Ritchie
Seller: Ritchie RT
Date: 10/05/22

66 Butternut Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Muhammad H. Chaudhry
Seller: Four & Five FT
Date: 10/05/22

46 Chapel St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $267,400
Buyer: Douglas Fuller
Seller: Michael T. Kane
Date: 10/03/22

55 Cranston St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Hazim Dautovic
Seller: Michael J. Reilly
Date: 10/03/22

58 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Cody Gallup
Seller: Seth T. Philipp
Date: 10/04/22

18 Elizabeth St.
Westfield, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Elizabeth St. Holdings LLC
Seller: Windham Properties LLC
Date: 10/06/22

26 Elizabeth St.
Westfield, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Elizabeth St. Holdings LLC
Seller: Windham Properties LLC
Date: 10/06/22

151 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ernest Rental LLC
Seller: Sean S. Sullivan
Date: 10/13/22

4 King St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Panther Development LLC
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 10/04/22

94 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Tatiana Litvac
Seller: Mark L. Bonavita
Date: 10/11/22

30 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Taylor Lavoie
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 10/07/22

13 Vincent Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kelvin Muniz-Roque
Seller: Pinhas Rabenou
Date: 10/11/22

WILBRAHAM

2205 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jeremy Ober
Seller: Rohit Kar
Date: 10/06/22

7 Evangeline Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Vincent R. Pelletier
Seller: Jack C. Swan
Date: 10/07/22

7 Joan St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Aviva N. Berezin
Seller: Charles Davanzo
Date: 10/07/22

39 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sean P. Murphy
Seller: Randall P. Flagg
Date: 10/07/22

15 Wandering Mdws
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Alessandro Markovic
Seller: Jon A. Zeo
Date: 10/06/22

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

106 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Vent LLC
Seller: Truman B. Likens
Date: 10/03/22

120 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Vent LLC
Seller: Truman B. Likens
Date: 10/03/22

11 Duxbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Jennifer F. Jones
Seller: Jennifer D. Randall
Date: 10/06/22

296 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Eric Olsson
Seller: Charles Webb-Posey
Date: 10/07/22

18 Teaberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $661,000
Buyer: Siddhartha Shah
Seller: Barbara R. Wollensak RET
Date: 10/06/22

BELCHERTOWN

350 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Andrew F. Cienciwa
Seller: Roger C. Phillips
Date: 10/07/22

371 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $473,999
Buyer: Joseph C. Mull
Seller: Sherri M. Dubois LT
Date: 10/06/22

280 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jason M. Bond
Seller: Joanna G. Mull
Date: 10/06/22

483 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Megan Hoy
Seller: David G. Fontaine
Date: 10/05/22

640 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ronald A. Aickelin
Seller: M&G Land Development LLC
Date: 10/03/22

64 Old Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,150
Buyer: Beth Anderson
Seller: Carolyn R. Letendre
Date: 10/06/22

243 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kristen Kowal
Seller: Ronald N. Loftus
Date: 10/04/22

28 Sarah Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Scott A. Wade
Seller: Glenn E. Burrows
Date: 10/07/22

EASTHAMPTON

5 Donais St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $388,600
Buyer: Robert Shar
Seller: Lemeland RET
Date: 10/04/22

30-32 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Eileen P. Rice
Seller: Bixby, Thomas P., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/22

98 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Aaron O. Reyes
Seller: Carol J. Graham
Date: 10/13/22

34 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Kaufman Chappuis FT
Seller: Susanne Weinman
Date: 10/07/22

GRANBY

418 Miller St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jonathan Mastalerz
Seller: Heather Leclair
Date: 10/07/22

19 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $413,560
Buyer: Diana Adair
Seller: Steven R. Pelletier
Date: 10/12/22

30 Smith Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Andrew Ryan
Seller: Patricia L. Leclair
Date: 10/12/22

HADLEY

3 Adare Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Rosemund LLC
Seller: Adare Place Properties LLC
Date: 10/05/22

5 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $442,500
Buyer: Jack C. Petrides
Seller: Sally F. Rubenstone
Date: 10/03/22

11 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $711,000
Buyer: Eric D. Tattersall
Seller: Guoping Zhang
Date: 10/12/22

5 Meadow St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Melina A. Masterson
Seller: Heather E. Goodhind
Date: 10/12/22

1 Woodlawn Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Keith S. Hevey
Seller: Bonnie L. Bobetsky
Date: 10/06/22

HATFIELD

221 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $621,000
Buyer: Stephanie Wilson
Seller: Janet J. Warren
Date: 10/07/22

HUNTINGTON

14 Barr Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Jesse Meyers
Seller: Daniel Schott
Date: 10/13/22

2 Brookside Glen
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Irene Lozach
Seller: Andrew J. Lucia
Date: 10/03/22

240 Lakeshore Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael J. Dibrindisi
Seller: Ken Kinghorn
Date: 10/05/22

MIDDLEFIELD

143 East River Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael Lay
Seller: Robert L. Keach
Date: 10/07/22

154 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alexander W. Seid
Seller: William R. Denault
Date: 10/06/22

NORTHAMPTON

1021 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Mateso Kagenyekero
Seller: David A. Katz
Date: 10/07/22

34 Harlow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Amber B. Bemak
Seller: Richard C. Gifford
Date: 10/07/22

12 Leonard St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: James M. Ryan
Seller: Hines, Arlene C., (Estate)
Date: 10/12/22

52 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Vent LLC
Seller: 52 Maple Street Place LLC
Date: 10/04/22

103 Massasoit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Bryan Hobbs
Seller: Jordi Herold
Date: 10/06/22

68 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Jonathan E. Devilbiss
Seller: Jeannine M. Wolfram
Date: 10/05/22

43 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $590,047
Buyer: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Seller: Thomas P. Caine
Date: 10/11/22

35 Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert V. Redick
Seller: Jane E. Bogan
Date: 10/12/22

PELHAM

40 South Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Dianne K. Tatro
Seller: Kathleen M. Keyes
Date: 10/13/22

SOUTH HADLEY

84 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Sheila D. Pennell
Seller: Dorene Pennell
Date: 10/13/22

32 Boynton Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Christine A. Phillips
Seller: Mary T. Quesnel
Date: 10/07/22

192 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Jack E. Mills
Date: 10/07/22

459 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: 459 Commissary LLC
Seller: Cycle Stop LLC
Date: 10/03/22

55 Lyman Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Heather Goodhind
Seller: Robert J. Dufault
Date: 10/12/22

25 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: George Furrer
Seller: Mario O. Perez
Date: 10/11/22

2 Silverwood Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Steven R. Pelletier
Seller: John E. Geoffroy
Date: 10/12/22

20 Sullivan Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $334,300
Buyer: Garrett Fortin
Seller: Ernest L. Provo
Date: 10/07/22

SOUTHAMPTON

43 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Christopher P. O’Leary
Seller: Kevin J. Evelti
Date: 10/06/22

69 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Stolpinski
Seller: David A. Peich
Date: 10/12/22

26 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jose L. Rivadeneira-Argudo
Seller: Nilay N. Patel
Date: 10/11/22

75 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: 75 Pequot Road NT
Seller: David T. Grosso
Date: 10/13/22

69 Sabbath Day
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Stolpinski
Seller: David A. Peich
Date: 10/12/22

WARE

71 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Melyssa R. Stankiewicz
Seller: Carolyn Bessette
Date: 10/05/22

24 Marjorie St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robin Sager
Seller: Elizabeth M. Zulkiewicz
Date: 10/13/22

27 Pulaski St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Chu J. Perez-Martinez
Seller: Wieslaw Modzelewski
Date: 10/13/22

7 Spring St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Joyce Boisvert
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 10/12/22

2 Sunnyhill Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stewart Terrien
Seller: Anna M. Malboeuf
Date: 10/07/22

39-41 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: R&P Real Property Corp.
Seller: Richard J. Kszaszcz
Date: 10/07/22

WILLIAMSBURG

14 Pine St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: 14 Pine Street LLC
Seller: Harold J. Gibber
Date: 10/05/22

WESTHAMPTON

324 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Cristina I. Hilchey
Seller: Lauryn B. Cronin
Date: 10/03/22

37 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Janna Ugone
Seller: Arnold G. Levinson
Date: 10/13/22

WORTHINGTON

24 Indian Oven Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $177,397
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Caleb Curtis
Date: 10/07/22

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SPRINGFIELD — Professional Drywall Construction Inc. (PDC), a commercial drywall company headquartered in Springfield, announced the promotion of two of its employees. Jason Tsitso was promoted from executive project manager to vice president of Operations, and Joseph Leon was promoted from project manager to executive project manager.

“We are thrilled that both Jason and Joe are taking on increased responsibilities on our team,” PDC owner Nick Shaink said. “We are committed to offering our employees the opportunity to grow within the company. Jason and Joe are key contributors to our success and demonstrated leaders in the company. They are already making an impact in their new roles.”

Tsitso has been with PDC for five years, starting as a project manager and taking on increasing responsibility as a senior project manager and executive project manager. As the vice president of Operations, he is now responsible for the development and success of the staff and company. He is a graduate of Porter & Chester Institute and was named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2012.

Leon, who holds a degree in construction management from the University of Nevada, joined PDC three years ago as a project manager. In his new role as executive project manager, he will oversee the project-management staff.

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its Difference Makers class of 2023.

This program, initiated in 2009, is a celebration of individuals, groups, organizations, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. As previous classes have shown, there are many ways to do this: through work within the community on one or many initiatives to improve quality of life; through success in business, public service, or education; through contributions that inspire others to get involved; through imaginative efforts to help solve one or more societal issues; or through a combination of the above.

Nominations for the class of 2023 are due by Saturday, Dec. 10, and can be submitted at businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form.

For more information, call Melissa Hallock, Marketing and Events director, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

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BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts employers weakened for a second consecutive month during October as rising interest rates began to take a toll on key economic sectors such as housing, finance, and technology.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 3.0 points to 50.9, barely within the range that defines an optimistic outlook. The Index is now at its lowest level since June and 7.5 points short of its level a year ago.

The slide in confidence came as the Federal Reserve increased interest rates another three-quarters of a percentage point in an effort to control inflation. And though the Massachusetts economy grew at a 0.5% annualized rate during the third quarter, the Commonwealth also saw a slowdown in job growth and a decline in the labor force.

“Consumers continue to cautiously increase their spending, but we are starting to see higher interest rates adversely affect housing markets and related purchases such as furniture and appliances. Rising interest rates are also affecting the technology sector through constraints on the supply of venture capital and private investment funding,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA).

The AIM Index, based on a survey of more than 140 Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative.

The constituent indicators that make up the Index were mostly lower during October.
The confidence employers have in their own companies fell 1.3 points to 53.6, ending the month 7.6 points lower than in October 2021. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, gained 3.1 points to 50.6, down 7.4 points from a year earlier. The U.S. Index measuring conditions throughout the country fell into pessimistic territory at 42.9.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, decreased 2.5 points to 52.5. The Future Index, measuring projections for the economy six months from now, lost 3.5 points to end the month at 49.2.

The Manufacturing Index rose 1.6 points to 50.7, virtually identical to the 50.9 reading for non-manufacturing businesses. The Employment Index rose 1.6 points to 50.7 as employers continue to struggle to hire and retain talent.

Large companies (52.9) were more optimistic than medium-sized companies (51.5) and small companies (49.1).

Suzanne Dwyer, president of Massachusetts Capital Resource Co. and a BEA member, said companies are again hungry for capital after a period of consolidating debt following the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIM President and CEO John R. Regan, also a BEA member, said the workforce challenges facing employers may be more dire than anyone imagined. He noted that a survey released by MassINC this summer concludes that the working-age college-educated population of Massachusetts will decline by 10%, or 192,000 people, by 2030.

“Many AIM member businesses don’t need a survey to tell them what they already know: that labor shortages and lack of qualified talent, exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19, have dealt a major blow to day-to-day operations,” he noted. “Our members across all industries are unable to fill positions with qualified candidates, and the Commonwealth is losing workers to lower-cost states.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Harvard Graduate School of Education tapped GCAi’s New England Corporate Video (NECV) division over the summer to produce a series of videos (click here to view) on the Middle East Professional Learning Initiative (MEPLI).

MEPLI aims to develop the capacity of teachers in the region. The fellowship is job-embedded and lasts for one year, providing scholarships for professional-education courses (online and/or residential) and support for incorporating learning into existing work. Fellows receive a certificate in professional education upon successful completion of the program.

The NECV-produced videos, now being shown at presentations on the program in the Middle East, were shot on campus at Harvard University and produced at NECV’s edit suite in Springfield. Three separate videos were produced, including English, English and Arabic, and all-Arabic language versions.

“As a storyteller, weaving is a key part of the process, stitching together narratives and moving through themes to create an end result that is hopefully both compelling and engaging no matter what the language or culture,” noted Mary Cate Mannion, producer at NECV.

Mannion also noted that the support of Harvard School of Education’s MEPLI staff was critical. “We could not do it without their partnership, particularly in the face of our challenge of editing video interviews that were in another language.”

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Episode 135: November 7, 2022

George Interviews Mark Paglia, COO of Mira Vista Behavioral Health Center

Mark Paglia, COO of Mira Vista Behavioral Health Center — and a Healthcare Hero for 2022 — is the guest on BusinessTalk this week, and there was a lot to discuss with BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien. Topics include the opening of Mira Vista in the middle of a pandemic, the behavioral health crisis that accompanied COVID, the ongoing, and  now often overlooked, opioid addiction problem in this country, and much more. It’s all must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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They cut the ribbon at the new Marriott Springfield Downtown last week.

It was a lavish ceremony that was more than three years in the making. That’s how long it has taken serial entrepreneurs Vid Mitta and Dinesh Patel, owners of Springfield Hospitality, to transform the property in Tower Square, which lost the Marriott flag several years ago amid serious decline, into one of the state’s best hotels west of Boston.

A host of local, state, and national elected officials, area business leaders, and representatives of the Marriott chain turned out to celebrate the transformation of the property and the return of the Marriott flag to Springfield. There were speeches, tours, music from the Springfield Sci-Tech band, and more.

The ceremony marked more than the official ribbon-cutting for the hotel, though. It commemorated a triumph over extreme challenge — this renovation, or re-imagination, of the property was undertaken during the pandemic and thus had to overcome a series of stern challenges — and a raising of the bar, if you will, in Springfield and its downtown.

Indeed, like MGM Springfield before it, the new Marriott sets a new standard for imagination and quality in the city, and it is our hope that it will inspire others to reach higher and think bigger as they contemplate what can be done in Springfield and its downtown.

From the beginning, not just with the hotel but with the larger Tower Square property, Patel and Mitta have thought outside the box — relocating the Greater Springfield YMCA to the property is perhaps the best example — and never settled for ‘good enough’ as they have remade the landmark that opened in the late ’60s and set the tone for a period of building higher and better in the city’s downtown.

It is our hope that, more than 50 years later, the renovated Marriott and Tower Square complex can have a similar impact.

Indeed, while there has been some real progress in downtown Springfield over the past several years with MGM Springfield, the renovation of the former Court Square Hotel (still ongoing), the construction of a new parking garage (set to begin), and other initiatives, many other properties remain vacant or very much underutilized.

This is especially true farther south on Main Street in the area across from the MGM complex. But there are other properties as well that are awaiting new life.

The Marriott project, and the larger Tower Square initiative, have shown what can be done. They’ve shown what’s possible when people are willing to commit to Springfield and, as we said, think big. It is our hope, and expectation, that it will be a big success from a business perspective as well.

It is also our hope that this project, and some of the others now taking shape, like Court Square, will inspire other developers to look at Springfield as a city worth investing in.

All this, in addition to a grand new hotel, is what people were celebrating at that ribbon cutting.

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WARE — Country Bank announced that Lisa Saletnik has been promoted to vice president of Business Systems Optimization.

Saletnik holds an associate degree in health science from Bay Path University and graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies. She has been with Country Bank for 23 years and has extensive experience in the bank’s core systems and digital technologies. Having worked in various departments at the bank, she found her passion in the Information Technology and Innovation department in 2018. Before joining the IT department, she managed the eServices area for eight years. She has been instrumental in working with vendors and partners to continue to find the best solutions to help the bank best serve its internal and external customers.

“I am thrilled to congratulate Lisa on her promotion and all of the accomplishments that got her here; she is a key part of our success,” said Miriam Siegel, first senior vice president of Human Resources. “We’re pleased to provide opportunities for our people to develop not only within their roles today, but into new opportunities tomorrow.”

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and MassHire Department of Career Services announced that the virtual New England Regional Job Fair will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days on the Premier Virtual platform.

“I encourage job seekers from all over New England and beyond to see what great career opportunities Massachusetts has to offer,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta said. “High-demand industries like hospitality, education, healthcare, STEM, finance and banking, and the trades are looking for workers with different levels of experience, and the New England Regional Job Fair is a great opportunity for the Commonwealth’s employers to directly connect with job seekers.”

Job seekers and employers can attend either of the two days relevant to their career or hiring needs. On Nov. 15, the employer industries will be healthcare, education, and hospitality, plus other sectors. On Nov. 16, the employer industries will be manufacturing, engineering, construction, transportation, and warehousing, plus other sectors. Both days will feature first-hour priority for veterans.

All job seekers are welcome to attend, from entry-level to experienced. Career changers are also encouraged to join. The New England Regional Job Fair will be hosted on Premier Virtual, where job seekers can video chat with employers, submit résumés, review job openings, and find company information.

Job seekers can click here to register. Click here for a list of participating employers and to access Premier Virtual resources and training.

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HOLYOKE — Registration is now open for Wintersession and spring 2023 semester classes at Holyoke Community College. HCC’s two-week Wintersession term runs from Thursday, Dec. 29 to Friday, Jan. 13. The spring 2023 semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 17.

“We’re starting our Wintersession term five days earlier than previous years, which will allow both current HCC students and guest students from other colleges to earn a few quick credits and get a jump-start on classes before the spring semester,” said Mark Hudgik, HCC’s director of Admissions.

Almost all of HCC’s Wintersession classes are online. HCC’s spring offerings include a mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid courses.

“This spring is going to be exciting,” Hudgik said. “Students want to be on campus, and we’re seeing more and more of them each semester. With that comes a return to the warm, vibrant community that makes up HCC.”

Students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination before registering for on-campus classes. Those who plan to register only for online classes do not have to submit proof of vaccination.

To sign up for a Wintersession class, visit hcc.edu/wintersession. To sign up for the spring semester, visit hcc.edu/admissions.

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SPRINGFIELD — Local, state, and national leaders joined Dinesh Patel and Vid Mitta, owners of Springfield Hospitality, in a lavish ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Marriott hotel in downtown Springfield on Thursday, an event that capped more than three years of work to renovate the hotel in Tower Square and reclaim the Marriott flag.

Speakers at the ceremony included Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; U.S. Rep. Richard Neal; Peter Marks, general manager of the new hotel; Marriott officials; and many others. They all congratulated Patel and Mitta for the broad efforts to renovate and reinvent Tower Square, and especially their work to transform the hotel on the property.

The ceremony included a performance by the Springfield Sci-Tech band, tours of the property, food, and networking.

Patel and Mitta, named BusinessWest’s Top Entrepreneurs for 2022 in January, acquired the Tower Square property several years ago and have brought in several new tenants, including the Springfield YMCA, White Lion Brewery, and others. But the extensive “re-imagination” of the hotel property — that’s the term they have used throughout — has been the most visible initiative at the downtown landmark.

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GREENFIELD — United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region announced that Geoff Naunheim will take on the role of executive director. The UWFH board of directors voted unanimously to offer him the position at its October meeting, and he accepted. Naunheim, who has served as interim executive director since the departure of former Executive Director John Bidwell in April, brings five years of experience within the organization.

“The board of directors is really pleased that Geoff will continue in the executive director role after his period as interim ED,” said Andrea Sell, board president. “He brings a great deal of experience from within the organization, knowledge of the region and our partner agencies, and strong leadership skills. We look forward to Geoff’s role in shaping the future of our United Way.”

Most of Naunheim’s tenure at United Way has been spent running its Community Investment program, a term used to describe the community-informed process of distributing community funds and creating partnerships with local nonprofits that are addressing the greatest needs of the region. Naunheim was also instrumental in developing and expanding United Way’s Diaper Bank, which distributes over 100,000 diapers a year across Franklin and Hampshire counties.

Before joining United Way’s Development team in 2017, Naunheim worked in the development departments of two nonprofits focused on education and literacy. He is currently the board president of the Council of Social Agencies of Hampshire County.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this organization as it heads into its second century,” he said. “I feel incredibly lucky to be starting this role with such a strong staff and board. I couldn’t do this without them and look forward to continuing the hard work of serving our community together.”

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NORTH ADAMS — Community members and residents are invited to North Adams’s first post-Halloween Pumpkin Smash today, Nov. 4, as part of the city’s monthly FIRST Fridays.

This month, Second Chance Composting is joining FIRST Fridays to help people compost Halloween pumpkins and raise awareness about composting. People are invited to bring unbleached and unpainted pumpkins downtown to smash into compost. The Pumpkin Smash will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Center Street parking lot behind the Mohawk Theater.

“We are so excited for the first-ever Pumpkin Smash. Since we started Second Chance Composting earlier this year, we had been hoping to create a pumpkin-smashing event in North Adams,” said John Pitroff, the company’s owner. “I have great memories of the fall foliage parade as a kid and would like to be able to create some good memories for the people, especially the kids, in the city. This event incorporates everything that our business is about. We are all about working toward a greater purpose while making a living in the community, and being practical, fun, and educational along the way.”

Downtown businesses will have extended hours, and many businesses and galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events. Students from MCLA will also be able to enjoy the evening’s festivities with a free shuttle service that will loop from Hoosac Hall to downtown every hour.

“It is Halloween season,” Pittroff said, “and we can literally turn the pumpkins into the living dead.”

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host the National Junior College Athletic Assoc. (NJCAA) Division III cross-country championship on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Nearly 300 athletes from 41 community colleges and junior colleges from as far west as Missouri and as far south as Georgia will compete this weekend at Stanley Park in Westfield for national titles in men’s and women’s cross-country events. The tournament director is Tom Stewart, HCC director of Athletics and parliamentarian for the NJCAA. HCC last hosted the NJCAA Division III cross-country championship in 2019 at Stanley Park.

The women’s race begins at 10 a.m., and the men’s race at begins at 11 a.m. The awards ceremony will be held sometime around 12:30-1 p.m. Sharale Mathis, HCC’s vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, will hand out awards to the winners.

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SPRINGFIELD — MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, will present “MOSSO and Friends: A Holiday Musicale” on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow.

The family-friendly concert showcases the talents of violinist Marsha Harbison, cellist Boris Kogan, pianist Sofya Shainskaya, and baritone John Thomas. The program features selections from Bach, Beethoven, Beach, Broadway, and holiday favorites.The full program will be announced from the stage.

Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased in advance through EventBrite by clicking here. Tickets may also be available at the door one hour prior to the performance.

MOSSO is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, which is not a subsidiary of nor affiliated with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Inc. MOSSO was organized by the musicians in 2021 to produce and perform concerts in Greater Springfield and Western Mass.

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SPRINGFIELD — Best Lawyers, in partnership with U.S. News and World Report, ranked Bulkley Richardson as 2023’s Best Law Firm in the Springfield region in the following 12 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, litigation – labor and employment, medical-malpractice law – defendants, personal-injury litigation – defendants, 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 year’s list of Best Lawyers. Bulkley Richardson had 16 lawyers included on the 2023 Best Lawyers list, and two of the firm’s partners, Mark Cress and John Pucci, were named 2023 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.

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WESTFIELD — The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce announced its “Of the Year” Awards for 2022. The Business of the Year is VIVID Hair Salon & Spa, the Nonprofit of the Year is United Way of Pioneer Valley, the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Bill Parks of Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield, and the Member of the Year Award goes to Cathy Langlois of ServiceMaster of Greater Springfield.

The four award winners will be recognized at the Greater Westfield Chamber’s annual meeting and awards banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 458 Russell Road, Westfield. The event sponsor is Westfield Bank, and Daniel Marini, the bank’s senior vice president of Retail Banking and Marketing, will be the keynote speaker.

To pre-register or for more information, visit members.westfieldbiz.org/events or call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618. More information about the award winners can be found at www.facebook.com/westfieldbiz.

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony, dedicated to honoring and supporting those men and women who have served their country, on Thursday, Nov. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Schwartz Campus Center auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

An AIC campus tradition, the ceremony is sponsored by the multi-generational alumni veterans committee, which includes alumni spanning more than 50 years.

The ceremony will begin with the presentation of the colors by the Westover Honor Guard and will include a ‘missing man table’ remembrance, a ceremony featuring a table set for one to symbolize and honor fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

The keynote speech will be delivered by Brig. Gen. John Driscoll, retired commander of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Driscoll served more than 33 years in the National Guard until his retirement in June 2022 and was honored as the 2015 Springfield Veteran of the Year. His other awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab.

In keeping with tradition, Douglas Mattson, the AIC first-year English student chosen as the winner of the college’s patriotic essay contest, will read his winning entry aloud. The ceremony will conclude with a laying of a wreath by the AIC veterans alumni committee and the playing of “Taps.”

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Following the end of the 17-day Big E, Chris Bayle, owner of the popular new food vendor BoardWok Noodles, donated surplus food to the Parish Cupboard of Agawam and West Springfield.

The Parish Cupboard provides meals and groceries to individuals and families in need throughout West Springfield, Agawam, and surrounding communities. ESE Director of Sales Tim Garstka was grateful to see the kindness coming from the organization’s new partnership with Bayle.

“Here at the Big E, we understand how important it is to give back to our local communities because, without the support of our hometown, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” Garstka said. “Chris and BoardWok Noodles checked every box for us this year, and to see such generosity coming from one of our new partners was amazing.”

The Parish Cupboard works diligently every day to create a safe, welcoming space for those in need.

“The wonderful part of this donation was that it was all fresh vegetables,” Parish Cupboard Executive Director Bob Fastie said. “It was a much healthier addition to the food that our guests receive.”

Donations to the Parish Cupboard are accepted weekdays from 7:30 a.m.. and 12:30 p.m. More information on how the nonprofit helps serve those in need can be found at www.theparishcupboard.org.

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EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced four recent promotions: Shelley Bongiovanni to underwriting officer, Devon Bunger to closing and post-closing officer, Bryan Fleury to secondary and system support officer, and Madison Kinney to assistant branch manager in the Amherst office. Bongiovanni, Bunger, and Fleury’s promotions coincide with the launch of Hometown Mortgage, the newly formed residential-lending division of bankESB.

Bongiovanni joined bankESB in 2013 as loan specialist/underwriter and was promoted to senior loan specialist and underwriter in 2020. She is responsible for underwriting and approving loans, mentoring and training new underwriters, and monitoring construction loans through the disbursement phase at Hometown Mortgage. She has 26 years of experience in the banking industry, and prior to bankESB, she was employed by Park West Bank and Trust and CitiFinancial. She holds an associate degree in business administration from Holyoke Community College.

Bunger joined bankESB in 2018 as disclosure desk specialist/closer. As closing and post-closing officer, she is responsible for managing the daily operations of the residential lending closing and post-closing/funding department at Hometown Mortgage. Before joining bankESB, she was employed by Dwyer & Sanderson as a real-estate paralegal, at Florence Bank as a loan closer, and at Greenfield Savings Bank as a post-closing quality-control specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Elms College and a lending diploma from the Center for Financial Training and is currently working toward a supervisor diploma and real-estate lending diploma, both from the Center for Financial Training. She is also a member of the Northampton St. Patrick’s Assoc.

Fleury joined bankESB in 2013 as loan processor and was promoted to mortgage systems administrator and then secondary/post-closing manager. In his new role as secondary and system support officer, he is responsible for supporting the secondary market and all lending software at Hometown Mortgage. Fleury holds an associate degree in business administration from Holyoke Community College and is the president of the International Assoc. of Approved Basketball Officials Board 28.

Kinney joined bankESB in 2017 as a teller and most recently held the title of teller supervisor. In her role as assistant branch manager, she is responsible for assisting with overall branch management of bankESB’s Amherst office, as well as applications for consumer and home-equity loans, as well as the employee-hiring process. She holds a certificate in human resources from the Center for Financial Training.

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SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services has elected attorney Rose Colon as vice president.

“We are thrilled to have Rose move into the role of vice president. With her legal background and many years of service in the Springfield area, she will continue to support our mission in being keepers of the dream,” board President Aieshya Jackson said.

Colon practices in the Probate & Family courts of Western Mass. for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Prior to that role, she was the first Latina assistant district attorney in Berkshire County. She is also an adjunct professor at Bay Path University in its Legal Studies & Criminal Justice Department.

Colon earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Bay Path University in Longmeadow and her juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law.

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AMHERST — Locally made gifts by more than 40 artists and makers will be the main attraction at the second annual Holiday Arts Market, to be held at the Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. in North Amherst.

“This will be fun for everyone, with even more exhibitors than last year. We’ve got a really diverse group of area artisans attending, showing locally crafted items including jewelry, pottery, candles, and cards,” Mill District Director of Placemaking Hannah Rechtschaffen said. “They’ll be presenting outdoors under tents, and our retail stores will be welcoming customers inside as well.”

Shoppers will be able to enjoy their choice of cold-combating drinks at a complimentary hot-beverage bar, where mulled cider, coffee, teas, and hot chocolate will be offered. In addition, Provisions Mill District will be offering a spectrum of wine, beer, and specialty food tastings at its 11th annual Holiday Open House, running concurrently.

“We love showcasing our favorite producers,” said Kelley Jewel, director of Business Development for Provisions. “It’ll be a real tasting extravaganza, and holding it alongside the Holiday Arts Market this year is going to be a hoot.” Jewell added that the planned tastings will include wines from well off the beaten path, including the country of Georgia, plus handmade raw-milk cheeses from Parish Hill Creamery in Vermont. The cheesemaker’s representatives will attend in person to talk about their products.

“The Holiday Arts Market always brings in new visitors who might be stopping into the Mill District for the first time,” said Andrea Marion, owner of clothing store the Closet, which specializes in new-to-you fashion. “Once a customer experiences the District, we tend to see them coming back time and again.”

A repeat of 2021’s popular interactive art-supply swap will be another focal point. All attendees are encouraged to bring in their unused art supplies, including paints, brushes, pencils, markers, and more for the open exchange table. In turn, they may take home any items that meet their creative needs.

“Winter is coming, and with it, more indoor time to try out some new-to-you art supplies,” said Shannon Borrell, store conductor for the Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery.

A rain date has been set for the next day, Sunday, Nov. 13, also from noon to 4 p.m.

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HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center will hold a virtual hiring event on Monday, Nov. 7 for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), full- and part-time as well as per diem, who are interested in contributing their talent and expertise to supporting individuals with a mental-health and/or substance-use diagnosis.

Competitive compensation based on education and years of experience is being offered, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of hiring bonuses up to $15,000. Details to reserve an interview time can be found on a number of social-media platforms, including Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as MiraVista Behavioral Health Center’s website, www.miravistabhc.care.

According to Alicia Morel, MiraVista’s Talent Acquisition specialist, “candidates continue to appreciate organizations that work hard to improve the recruiting process and deliver a convenient, well-informed experience they expect. Virtual events are an easy way to reach that goal as they eliminate the obstacle of geography. Candidates can join from anywhere and everywhere they are with a click of a button. It is all about making the process easier for those who are interviewing MiraVista as much as we are interviewing them. It’s a convenient platform for candidates. We know how busy our lives can be. Meeting candidates where they are is an incredibly important element of our recruitment efforts.”

MiraVista’s 101-bed facility, which offers inpatient psychiatric and substance-use treatment for adults and adolescents, as well as outpatient recovery services for adults, opened in April 2021 and currently has a workforce of more than 340 employees.

“Nurses in behavioral health work at making patients feel good about receiving care for their mental illness and normalize what they are going through in receiving such care,” said Erica Trudell, MiraVista’s director of Nursing for Inpatient Behavioral Health Services and Education. “It is no different from inpatient care for any other serious medical condition that will not improve on its own, and it is routinely multi-faceted care involving education about lifestyle, medication, and therapy.”

Successful candidates sought for direct care to patients and also support to families, as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, will have among their qualifications: a valid RN or LPN license in Massachusetts; a valid CPR certification; and knowledge of behavioral-health and substance-use treatment modalities.

Interviews with on-the-spot offer details will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. for the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and 2 to 4 p.m. for Acute Treatment Services/Clinical Stabilization Services (detox experiences preferred).

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SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, celebrated the recent announcement by the Baker-Polito administration and the MassCyberCenter at the MassTech Collaborative regarding a new initiative to promote the development of a diverse cybersecurity workforce and improve local cyber resiliency in the Commonwealth that will bring $1,462,995 to Springfield.

This funding will allow Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) to establish a security operation center, or SOC, at Springfield Union Station that will provide threat monitoring and other cybersecurity services for Commonwealth municipalities and small business/nonprofit customers. The funds will also establish a cyber range, a new testing lab to mirror real-world IT environments to provide hands-on training opportunities available to local companies, universities, and other cyber-focused organizations.

Neal was joined on Monday at Springfield Union Station by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Springfield Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Amanda Pham, STCC President John Cook, CyberTrust Massachusetts CEO Pete Sherlock, MassCyberCenter Director Stephanie Helm, and local leaders to celebrate the award.

“Springfield Union Station is a world-class transportation hub that will now be home to a world-class cybersecurity-training and security-management center,” Neal said. “The Baker-Polito administration has worked hand in hand with the city of Springfield, the STCC team, and my office to make this a reality.”

Sarno added that “this $1.5 million investment to STCC for this transformative and dynamic Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at our historic Union Station will support the state’s workforce-development objectives around cybersecurity with promoting diversity and supporting that good four-letter word, jobs.”

The facility will be overseen by a steering committee of public, private, and academic stakeholders, which will include the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which owns Union Station.

“Union Station is uniquely positioned to accommodate the Cyber Center as it serves as the region’s intermodal transportation center at the crossroads of New England providing rail and bus service to our area’s diverse population,” Phan said. “We thank the Baker-Polito administration and MassCyberCenter for the award and designation as a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and congratulate STCC on this milestone. These funds, coupled with the city of Springfield’s commitment of $500,000, will allow for the advancement of design and construction of this transformative center.”

STCC is the lead entity developing both a cyber range and SOC within the Union Station complex, serving Western Mass. and beyond. STCC will staff and operate the facility in partnership with a consortia of area higher-education institutions (Bay Path University, UMass Amherst, Western New England University, Elms College, and Springfield College), each of which bring a range of undergraduate certificate and degree programs in IT/security, cybersecurity, computer science and programming, digital forensics, and criminal justice. Another facility will be based at Bridgewater State University.

The grant to STCC will cover renovation and construction of the Union Station space, which is estimated to open during the first half of 2024, based on the initial timeline provided. The proposed facility will include a classroom and a conference room for up to 60 people, able to accommodate cyber-related events and to serve as a space for collaboration, in addition to separate classroom space, workstations for use by academic partners, offices for facility staff, a tech-support area, a kitchen, and storage.

As part of a site-based service arrangement, STCC will provide administrative oversight for the facility, including all HR for employees and hiring of key personnel, plus the establishment of electronic-systems management.

“This first-of-its-kind collaboration among business, higher ed, and government through CyberTrust Massachusetts could transform our cyber education and training, growing our workforce and creating new opportunities statewide, while helping to make our communities more cyber resilient,” Sherlock said.

Cook said the award will be “transformative for our region and higher education. As one of the most pervasive liabilities for our businesses and communities, these funds ensure a regional center that will be a nexus for the cyber workforce with hands-on learning, in addition to establishing a resource for protecting our community partners against cybersecurity threats.”

Helm sees these initial investments as critical for building out a plan for a “cyber-resilient Massachusetts,” adding that “the key word is ‘resilient,’ as no organization is successful 100% of the time when it comes to defending against cyber attacks. With the new monitoring capabilities, organizations can increase awareness, detect intrusions faster, and respond more quickly to an incident.”

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HOLYOKE — For the second year in a row, Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been named one of the top women-led businesses in Massachusetts by Boston Globe Magazine and the Women’s Edge, formerly the Commonwealth Institute, a nonprofit that supports top female executives.

“They run healthcare companies, universities and colleges, financial institutions, nonprofits, construction firms and more — they’re the women power players of the Bay State,” says the introduction to the 22nd annual Top 100 list. “Responsible for thousands of employees and billions in revenue, the women featured here drive the Massachusetts economy. Taken together, the 100 companies on this list represent a total revenue and operating budget of $75.9 billion.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Representatives from PeoplesBank visited the Gray House to present the agency with a donation to cover the cost of replacement doors and frames that were damaged last May during a robbery.

“We couldn’t be more thankful for the generous support of PeoplesBank,” Gray House Executive Director Kristen McClintock said. “The break-in we experienced in May was devastating. Not only did our agency lose critical supplies — such as food, infant formula, and diapers — that we distribute to our neighbors in need at no cost, but we were left with substantial property damage. After learning of the unexpected expense to replace the damaged doors and frames, PeoplesBank immediately stepped up and offered to cover the associated costs.”

PeoplesBank has supported 331 different nonprofits and charitable organizations and donated $10,736,943 in the past decade. Furthermore, its employees collectively volunteer an average of 10,000 hours per year, illustrating the bank’s commitment to service within the community.

While the robbery was distressing, McClintock chooses to focus on the outpouring of love and support received from clients, volunteers, and community partners like PeoplesBank. “I take great comfort in knowing that we live in a community that truly cares — where neighbors help neighbors, and where ‘corporate responsibility’ is more than just a catchphrase, but rather a genuine way of doing business.”

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BOSTON — Last week, state Sen. John Velis joined a bipartisan group of 30 Massachusetts state senators and 76 state representatives on a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) expressing concern about the energy-rate increases slated to impact residents this winter. The letter to DPU Chair Matthew Nelson urges DPU to protect residents of the Commonwealth from these rate increases.

“The number-one issue I hear from constituents is that costs are too high, and these expected energy-rate increases are only going to make matters worse,” Velis said. “Folks should not have to decide between keeping their house warm and putting food on their table, and we’re urging the DPU to do everything in their power to prevent those enormous energy rate hikes from the utility companies. Simply put, we need to do more to help residents this winter, and I am committed to doing whatever I can to make that assistance happen.”

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources predicts that the coming winter will be colder than last year’s, while the cost of heating may increase by up to 54.6% for electric customers and 28.6% for natural gas. Utility providers largely blame global factors such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supply-chain disruptions, and inflation. Legislators believe the DPU can do more to tamp down these rate increases and their effects on consumers.

“The people of the Commonwealth have yet to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” state Rep. Orlando Ramos said. “Eversource’s proposed rate increase would disproportionally impact the most vulnerable. Meanwhile, Eversource reported profits of more than $1.2 billion for 2021. That is an increase of about $15.3 million (1.3%) from the record profits the company reported in 2020, and an increase of $311.4 million (34.3%) from the profits it reported in 2019.”

In their letter to the DPU, signatories note that “proposed rate increases of this magnitude — during the winter season — would disproportionally impact the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable. Moreover, protecting our residents from the cold is not just an affordability and equity concern; it is also a public-safety issue. As the oversight agency tasked with prioritizing safety, affordability, and equity with regard to energy rates, we ask that DPU do just that and protect Massachusetts residents from these drastic rate increases this winter season.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) Chair Walter Gunn announced the completion of a new five-year contract with Executive Director Kimberly Robinson, who has led the PVPC — the state-designated regional planning agency for Hampden and Hampshire counties — since October 2019.

“As the commission’s governing body, we have been impressed with Kim’s remarkable ability to navigate through unprecedented challenges to our operations over her initial tenure,” said Gunn, who represents Longmeadow on the commission. “As we know, our staff now conducts business in a manner vastly different from years past. And yet, by all accounts, the job is getting done day in, day out. Of course, it should not go unsaid that this success is surely a testament to each and every PVPC staff member who has stepped up to ensure Kim’s first years here have advanced the important work with which the agency is tasked in pursuit of a better Valley.”

Robinson came to the PVPC after serving as executive director of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency in Greater Reno, Nev. for more than seven years. Additionally, she has held leadership positions for Washoe County, also of Greater Reno, as well as the city of Detroit.

“It is a tremendous privilege to lead such a capable team of public servants dedicated to making the 43 communities of Hampden and Hampshire counties more resilient, sustainable, equitable, and prosperous, and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to continue in this important regional role for the next five years,” Robinson said. “Together, we will continue to use smart planning and investments in the realms of transportation, environmental protection, clean energy, housing, community and economic development, and so much more to make life better for each and every resident and visitor of our Valley.”

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NORTH ADAMS — The North Adams Chamber of Commerce announced the first citywide LumiNAMA holiday lights initiative to run from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. LumiNAMA is intended to brighten up the city, give residents and visitors a memorable experience, and encourage foot traffic during the holiday season.

All businesses, not just downtown businesses, in North Adams are encouraged to create a window display and illuminate their windows with holiday lights from 4 to 8 p.m. daily, coinciding with the city’s tree-lighting ceremony on the evening of Nov. 23.

“We believe businesses doing something as simple as hanging up some holiday lights will make shopping downtown for North Adams residents a little extra special this holiday season,” chamber President Glenn Maloney said.

The LumiNAMA downtown holiday lights route will run along Marshall, Holden, Main, and Eagle streets, and Route 2 between Big Y and behind 85 Main St. Many downtown businesses have already committed to participating in the initiative, including MASS MoCA, MCLA, and Gallery 51. The city of North Adams will also assist in installing lights along Route 2.

Additionally, the chamber is connecting commercial real-estate owners with local artists and community groups to activate unoccupied storefronts.

Businesses interested in participating in LumiNAMA are encouraged to register their display by Nov. 18 at nachamber.org/luminama. Those who register will be considered for the following awards: Brightest Lights, Best Window Display, and Best Art Installation. Voting begins on Nov. 23 and ends on Dec. 14. Winners will be announced on Dec. 16.

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SPRINGFIELD — Together with Urban League of Springfield Inc. President and CEO Henry Thomas III, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced a $450,000 earmark for the Urban League’s Camp Atwater located on Lake Lashaway in North Brookfield.

The allocation was made possible through congressional directed spending from the departments of Housing and Urban Development. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2022 spending bill that was signed into law earlier this year.

“Right here in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts, we are so lucky to have Camp Atwater, the oldest African-American camp in the country and the only camp listed on the National Register of Historic Places,” Neal said. “Under the leadership of Henry Thomas, the camp continues to grow and fulfill its mission of providing a safe space for our youth to grow academically and socially. I look forward to seeing the transformation of Camp Atwater with these funds.”

As Camp Atwater looks toward its second century of service to the community, the Urban League of Springfield will put these funds toward its capital and endowment campaign that seeks to modernize and revitalize the camp’s physical facilities and grounds. Long-term, the campaign will enable Camp Atwater to expand the number of youths served each year and be open year-round. Short-term, the project will provide significant upgrades to key camp buildings, including the camper cabins, bathhouse, infirmary building, and staff accommodations.

“Thank you to our Congressman Richie Neal for bringing home these funds to support the development of our youth in Springfield and beyond,” Thomas said. “This earmark will go a long way in ensuring that Camp Atwater can continue to provide programs for young men and women for generations to come. Since its founding in 1921, Camp Atwater has served nearly 60,000 youth. We look forward to continuing to serve many, many more.”

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PHILADELPHIA — Comcast announced that Xfinity Mobile, one of the fastest-growing mobile services in the country, has surpassed 5 million customer lines in five years. Xfinity Mobile is one of the top-rated providers for customer satisfaction and value, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, and, according to the company, is beating major mobile carriers on price and delivering the fastest overall mobile service in its footprint.

“We set out to build a different kind of mobile service designed for the way people use their phones today, with the internet at the center of the experience. Our goal is simple — keep our internet customers happy with a mobile service that offers incredible value, attract new customers who want a great connectivity experience inside and away from the home, and build a profitable business that has a long runway for growth,” said Dave Watson, CEO of Comcast Cable. “We couldn’t be prouder of the exceptional mobile service we built with Xfinity Mobile and the impact it has had today with 5 million customer lines and counting.”

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EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR hand dryer, announced that Timothy Bates has joined its growing team as senior director of Operations. He has more than 35 years of industry experience and has spent nearly 25 years in a senior management role.

“Tim brings with him great leadership experience as he makes his transition to Excel Dryer,” said William Gagnon, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Excel Dryer. “We are thrilled to have him join the team and are looking forward to collaborating on ways to build future successes.”

Bates is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a degree in industrial engineering. Since starting his career as an industrial engineer, he has held various positions, each with increased responsibilities, including positions such as program manager, director of operations, and general manager/vice president at organizations like Kaman Aerospace Corp. and TigHITCO. At Excel Dryer, Bates will oversee manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring the facility is running in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner.

“I am ready to hit the ground running and am already impressed with how efficiently Excel Dryer operates,” Bates said. “I look forward to getting to know the systems in place and working to improve quality and production while ensuring the safety of our most important asset, our employees.”

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SOUTH HADLEY — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, joined Mount Holyoke College interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum for the announcement of a $250,000 earmark for the college’s Professional and Graduate Education department.

The allocation was made possible through congressional directed spending from the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2022 spending bill that was signed into law earlier this year.

“As a former trustee at Mount Holyoke College, I have seen first-hand the innovative and collaborative work that happens on campus,” Neal said. “Not only will this program assist teachers and school support staff here in Western and Central Massachusetts, but it will also be available to those nationwide. Mount Holyoke is once again leading the way.”

The funding will support the Teaching for Our Moment program, which is aimed at addressing the growing crisis of teacher burnout in U.S. public schools. The program kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 29 with a free, day-long conference followed by a six-month professional learning and mentorship program. The programming aims to support teacher wellness and student social-emotional learning while addressing challenges in education that are leading too many teachers to leave the profession.

“The unending pressure on teachers needs to be addressed if we want to retain passionate, talented professionals in the field of education,” Tatum said. “The Teaching for Our Moment program is designed to ensure the highest levels of success for students and higher levels of job satisfaction for teachers. We appreciate Congressman Neal’s support of education in Massachusetts.”

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NORTH ADAMS — MCLA’s Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) will host information sessions for those interested in completing a bachelor’s degree or pursuing an MBA. The 30-minute information sessions will be available in person and online in North Adams and Pittsfield.

The community is invited to the Tuesday, Nov. 1 information session at 5 p.m., online only; Tuesday, Nov. 8 at noon at 66 Allen St.in Pittsfield; or Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. at MCLA’s Eldridge Hall, Room 206, in North Adams, with optional remote registration available for the latter two sessions.

MCLA’s degree-completion programs are designed for adult learners seeking accelerated, non-traditional pathways to completing bachelor’s degrees. Each program uses a cohort-style learning format, in which students begin their courses of study in groups with their peers and proceed through the program together.

Each information session will provide participants with an overview of DGCE programs, including the MBA, master of education, degree-completion programs in business administration and interdisciplinary studies, and certificate programs in accounting and cybersecurity.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree includes business administration or a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies. Students in the interdisciplinary program may focus on children, families, society, leadership and business, health and human services, or an individualized plan of study, created with assistance from an advisor.

Program leaders will meet with session participants to provide an overview of DGCE’s curriculum and programs, including program locations, schedules, tuition costs, financial aid, and how to apply, transfer credit, academic support, student services, and career opportunities.

The program offers classes in the evening at MCLA Pittsfield and online one night per week to accommodate students meeting the demands of work, family, and their studies. Community members interested in pursuing a graduate degree or finishing their bachelor’s degree with evening classes at MCLA’s location in Pittsfield are encouraged to attend an information session. Representatives from each program will answer questions related to academics, the application process, education timelines, and more.

Click here for a complete schedule of information sessions and registration links. Learn more about MCLA’s DGCE programming and how to apply at www.mcla.edu.