Lexington Group Marks 30 Years of Proactive Response to Change

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Modern Office

They’re Not Sitting Still

Mark Proshan

When the Lexington Group was launched in the waning days of the 1980s, the office was in many ways a different place than it is today. Spaces are more open, people can now stand at their desks, and the ‘world of sitting’ has evolved in ways that might not have been imagined years ago. As it celebrates 30 years in operation, the Lexington Group embraces change, but really embraces what hasn’t changed — the basic fundamentals of serving customers.

It’s been not quite 30 years since the collapsing Monarch Insurance Co. handed employee Mark Proshan an additional assignment — find a buyer for roughly $3.5 million in office furniture it no longer needed — one that ended with him becoming that buyer.

With that acquisition, he founded the Lexington Group, which, now as then, operates out of former manufacturing space in the old Gilbarco complex on Union Street in West Springfield, selling and repairing new and used office furniture.

As he talked with BusinessWest about those 30 years, Proshan noted two things that might seem obvious. The first is that they’ve gone by very quickly. The second is that they have been marked by constant and sometimes profound change.

Indeed, Proshan now regularly attends ergonomics conferences — there weren’t many, if any, of those in 1989. He sells sit-stand desks and something called the Magis Spun chair (it’s large, orange, looks more like a sculpture than a chair, and, yes, it rocks and spins; it’s popular in college dorm lounges). And today, rather than browse the showroom (although some still do that), many customers come in with a cell phone and show Proshan a picture of what they want. They weren’t doing that in 1989, either.

But what’s far more significant to him — not that these changes are not noteworthy — is what hasn’t changed.

Mark Proshan says there have been many changes in the inventory on the showroom floor over the past 30 years, but what’s more important is what hasn’t changed — the fundamentals of business.

“The fundamentals of doing business have never changed, in my opinion,” he told BusinessWest. “The technology and the gadgetry and the wizardry of doing business have changed, but the need to listen, establish relationships, understand, and guide someone to what would be a good solution for them — those don’t change, and that’s what we’ve always done.”

This focus on listening, guiding, and relationship building has enabled Lexington Group to enjoy consistent growth over the years, to the point where it now occupies roughly 165,000 square feet, more than eight times the amount it struggled to fill with inventory when it first opened, and employs 30 people full-time, as opposed to the two part-timers Proshan started with.

Change, as noted, has been a constant when it comes to everything from products to how people shop to the height of cubicle walls (they were 70 inches on average, and now they’re typically 48 to 54). Meanwhile, the percentage of used furniture sold compared to new, which was roughly 60-40, is now the exact opposite, and probably closer to 20-80 as customer demands change.

The client list has changed and grown as well, said Proshan, adding that it includes many of the region’s colleges and universities, hundreds of businesses large and small, and a growing number of entrepreneurs launching new ventures.

These are just some of the things the company is celebrating as it marks this important milestone, with the official anniversary date coming in December.

It will celebrate in unique style well before that, though, with an event that’s been staged in most other markets before, but not this one, to the best of Proshan’s knowledge.

We’re talking about chair hockey.

Yes, this is hockey played in chairs — specifically Aeron Chairs manufactured by Herman Miller, a company that has been helping to stage such competitions across the country and around the world. In fact, the phrase often used is Aeron hockey.

Set for Oct. 2 at Lexington’s facilities — the center aisle in the main showroom is 30 feet wide, ample enough for such a purpose — this event will feature top collegiate teams squaring off, with the winner moving on to play a delegation from the Springfield Thunderbirds. A contingent from American International College, which last spring sent a team deep into the NCAA tournament, has signed on, as has UMass Amherst, which went all the way to the championship game last spring (won by Minnesota-Duluth) to participate as well.

“The technology and the gadgetry and the wizardry of doing business have changed, but the need to listen, establish relationships, understand, and guide someone to what would be a good solution for them — those don’t change, and that’s what we’ve always done.”

Proceeds — and Proshan is hoping to raise $5,000 to $7,000 — will go to the Foundation for TJO Animals.

Funds will be raised by selling Aeron chairs to be used in the tournament to participating companies (at an amount well below sticker price). Companies get their name on the back of the chair for the tournament, and when it’s over, they get to keep the chair.

Ultimately, Proshan is hoping this becomes an annual event, and he has ambitions to take it to a larger venue (the MassMutual Center, perhaps) and involve dozens of area businesses in the competition.

“We’re excited about this because a lot of people do walks, a lot of people do runs, and a lot of people do golf tournaments, but this has never been done before,” he said, adding that this year’s hockey competition doubles (or triples) as an anniversary celebration and networking event for the region.

And it’s an appropriate way to mark the company’s milestone because it represents something new, different, and forward-looking, qualities the company has strived to embody from the very beginning.

Chair Man

As he talked about his business and his industry, Proshan acknowledged what many probably knew already: office furniture is not exactly rocket science.

But it is certainly more than filling a warehouse with desks, chairs, file cabinets, and credenzas and waiting, as he noted, for people to come in, bring their phones out, and show pictures of what they want. This is, indeed, a customer-service-focused business, even if the customer might not fully grasp this at the beginning.

“With office furniture, people will often come in thinking that they know what they want,” he said. “But when you question them as to why, they start to look at things differently.”

To get his point across, Proshan summoned one of the myriad anecdotes he’s collected over three decades as a business owner.

Mark Proshan, seen here with his dog and frequent work companion, Beckett, says the company will celebrate 30 years with an Aeron hockey competition.

“A guy came in a few years ago, and he wanted a very traditional, bank-like-looking leather chair to sit at his desk in,” Proshan recalled. “It had all of the looks of old-school banking and power, and that’s what he wanted. And when I talked with him, he said he was also having trouble with his back.

“I told him this chair would do nothing to help with any physical ailments he was experiencing, and also told him I understood what he was going for in terms of a look,” he went on. “But I told him he needed to weigh that against the benefits of some of the technological advancements that have come out in the world of sitting.”

Fast-forwarding a little, Proshan said he showed the customer an Aeron chair, and the response was “absolutely not — this is not what I have in mind.” He then enticed him to sit in one. When the customer left the showroom, he took one of the chairs with him.

That story provides a simple yet effective tutorial in how this business is carried out, or should be carried out.

“It’s that kind of guiding people to what may be a more favorable outcome that they may not have been aware of when they came in that still takes place,” he said. “And that’s really the key to success in this business.”

Meanwhile, that story also provides more evidence of how things have changed.

Exhibit A is that phrase Proshan used above — ‘the world of sitting.’ It has changed considerably in 30 years, and even in the past few years. And, as noted with that reference to the sit-stand desks now populating the workplace (Proshan has one himself), people are doing less of it.

But when they do sit … well, there are options, more of them than some might imagine.

Like the Magis Spun chair, made by Herman Miller and described in marketing materials as “a fun and functional chair that lets you rock side to side or spin around.” And like the Berdi Perchiching sit-stand stool, made by Ergonomic Solutions. As the name suggests, it’s designed for use with sit-stand desks, and, further, it’s designed to enable people to exercise their core while sitting and working.

Proshan, who also has one of these, explains, with insight gathered at one of those ergonomics conferences he now attends:

“The experts say that not only should we stand, but we should be constantly engaging our hips and our core,” he said, referring to the now-universally accepted opinion that people need to sit less. “And I have a chair with a bottom that moves so that you constantly engage the hips and your core and are more active than if you were just standing.”

As for the aforementioned height of cubicle walls, and the more-open nature of today’s offices, a topic of considerable import in this business, Proshan won’t predict anything, but he said he’s heard anecdotally that they may be soon be rising again.

“Things seem to cycle, and there’s a question about how long it will be before the walls go back up and people want their private and individual spaces again,” he told BusinessWest. “And that’s good news if you’re in this industry, because then you’ll have an opportunity to provide product in that new design mode.”

He added that it’s not his job to predict what will come, but to be ready for it, and to help customers be ready for it. And that’s another thing that hasn’t changed since he put a sign over his door.

Bottom Line

Returning to the question of what has changed and what hasn’t in 30 years, Proshan said his office provides ample evidence of the former, between his desk and his ergonomically correct chair.

As for the latter, he goes back to his comments about the fundamentals of business — and his in particular.

“The basics of office furniture haven’t changed that much in a very long time,” he said. “There’s a place to sit, a place to stand, and a place to collaborate. It’s not that dynamic.

“It’s still about the fundamentals — paying attention to who your customers are and what they’re asking you to do, and being there when they need you to be there,” he went on. “Those are the things that are constants, and they’re as important now as they were back then.”

A sharp focus on those fundamentals has helped Lexington Group grow and thrive through three decades of change to the so-called ‘modern office,’ and this is what will carry it through the next chapters in its intriguing history.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Merger of Aerospace Giants Creates Uncertainty, but Perhaps Opportunity  

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Manufacturing

Taking Flight

Since the announcement last month that defense and aerospace giants Raytheon and United Technologies will merge into one firm based in Eastern Mass., few other details have emerged, and questions remain about the impact on the companies’ workforce, particularly those currently based at UTC’s Connecticut plant. But some see potential growth in the merger, which may bode well for the many Western Mass. machine shops — and their 5,000 employees — that make components for those companies.

Rick Sullivan calls it the “invisible backbone of the economy” in Western Mass.

He refers to precision manufacturing, and he chooses each of those words for a reason. Machine shops — virtually all of them in the small (make that very small) to medium-sized range — exist in almost every community in the four counties of Western Mass.

“Those companies, if we could put them together under one room, it would be a giant company that gets everyone’s attention all the time — national attention. It’s that significant,” said Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council.

As for invisible? “These shops each have a real niche and do high-quality work, and you don’t see that impact every single day,” he went on. “But it’s a true center of excellence. It’s important.”

Among the work many of these shops do is supplying components for major companies — like Raytheon and United Technologies Corp. (UTC). And when two companies of that size announce plans to merge, as they did last month, it sends ripples of concern through that often-invisible but critical industry, simply because of the uncertainty it produces.

“Obviously, when anything changes out there, we have to evaluate that change in terms of what it’s going to mean locally,” Sullivan told BusinessWest. “No question, the relationship of Massachusetts manufacturers with both companies is significant.”

The merger — which will create one of the world’s largest defense companies, with combined sales of $74 billion — will close in the first half of 2020 after United Technologies completes the previously planned separation of its Otis and Carrier businesses.

The combined company, to be named Raytheon Technologies Corp., will be a major player in defense research and technology — not that the two companies weren’t already. In announcing the merger, the two giants said they will be able to develop new technologies more quickly, with combined research and development spending of $8 billion annually and more than 60,000 engineers.

In many ways, that’s good news, but there are workforce-related questions, state Sen. Eric Lesser noted the day the merger was announced.

Rick Sullivan says the economic impact of the region’s precision manufacturers is significant, even as it often flies under the public radar.

“The UTC-Raytheon deal means another major corporate HQ is relocating to Massachusetts, which overall for Massachusetts is positive news and will be celebrated in Boston,” he said, while quickly noting that a sizable portion of UTC’s current workforce lives in Greater Springfield.

“A quick drive past the huge parking at UTC’s facility across from Bradley Airport, for example, shows a lot of Massachusetts license plates,” he went on. “I personally know many constituents that work at the UTC facilities in both Windsor Locks and Farmington — engineers, electricians, accountants, salespeople, etc. — almost all very good and well-paying careers with great career paths at a variety of education levels.

“Long term, what will happen to those Western Mass. UTC jobs as a result of this merger?” Lesser asked. “If facilities are relocated to Metro Boston, what will losing those jobs mean for Western Mass.? It won’t be positive. We need good jobs at both ends of Massachusetts, and everywhere in between.”

The fact that Raytheon Technologies will be based near Boston drew a complaint from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who said he is concerned about the potential workforce impact on his state. A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Blumenthal also urged the Defense Department, the Justice Department, and other agencies to examine the potential impact on costs and competition in the defense industry.

Maintaining the Flow

Then there’s the matter of protecting the flow of work to the region’s small machine shops and their 5,000-plus employees. It’s an area of concern for Kristin Carlson in both her roles — as president of Peerless Precision in Westfield and also of the Western Mass. chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Assoc.

She recently told BusinessWest that business is booming for Peerless and most other local precision manufacturers, and that the region has a reputation across the country and around the world as a precision-machining hub. The industries the sector serves — aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and some commercial sectors — are surging, and a report issued last year by the Precision Manufacturing Regional Alliance Projects suggests that the manufacturing sector statewide will need to fill up to 1,500 jobs this year, due to growth and retirement.

“Obviously, when anything changes out there, we have to evaluate that change in terms of what it’s going to mean locally. No question, the relationship of Massachusetts manufacturers with both companies is significant.”

So there’s a lot at stake when a move of this scale happens — and Carlson hopes the impact is a net positive.

“A lot of the machine shops are already suppliers to Raytheon or UTC,” she said. “From what I can see, this merger presents the opportunity for existing suppliers to those two separate companies to become suppliers to the new company, which can increase opportunities for local machine shops and other manufacturers — which means growth and more jobs.”

As for the move of UTC to Eastern Mass., where Raytheon is already based, Carlson doesn’t expect the company to move its entire workforce, although it hasn’t made those plans clear yet.

“I don’t know what the grand plan is,” she said. “My perspective is, I don’t think they’re going to be moving everyone to Eastern Mass. I anticipate some jobs might get transferred over to the new location, but I don’t think they’ll be shutting down or moving everyone over.”

Kristin Carlson says the Raytheon-UTC merger may present opportunities to increase an already-robust pipeline of work.

Raytheon Technologies intends to focus on hypersonics — vehicles and weapons that can fly faster than the speed of sound — as well as intelligence and surveillance systems, artificial intelligence for commercial aviation, and cybersecurity for connected planes.

Raytheon was founded in 1922 and makes missiles, including the Patriot system, and cybersecurity tools. United Technologies was founded in 1934 and makes products for the aerospace and building sectors, including airplane engines and spacesuits.

“Our two companies have iconic brands that share a long history of innovation, customer focus, and proven execution,” United Technologies Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes noted in a statement last month.

Hayes will become the CEO of Raytheon Technologies. Two years after the merger closes, he will add the title of chairman. Raytheon Chairman and CEO Tom Kennedy will be appointed executive chairman. The company’s board will include eight directors from UTC and seven from Raytheon.

Defense mergers are nothing new in recently years. In 2018 alone, there were eight mergers exceeding $1 billion in value, including an all-stock deal between L3 Technologies and Harris and General Dynamics’ acquisition of CSRA Inc., according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Building on Relationships

Still, in Western Mass., much of the focus has come down to jobs, and preserving the working relationships that exist between small machine shops and large players like Raytheon and UTC.

“Those relationships as subcontractors are vital to us,” Sullivan told BusinessWest. “I do think, moving forward, those connections can even be strengthened. In Western Mass., we recognize that we have an economy that goes east-west, but as importantly, and maybe even more importantly, it goes north-south also. We obviously will be watching closely.

“Raytheon is obviously a big player regionally in Western Mass.,” he added. “We need to grow those relationships, and I do think there are opportunities for growth.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

 

Hampshire Colleges Hires President, Charts New Course

By Kayla Ebner
Education

Pressing On

President-Elect Ed Wingenbach spoke at his first public press conference on Thursday, July 18 regarding the future of Hampshire College and the role he hopes to play in its success.

When asked whether he thought Hampshire College could not only maintain its accreditation but forge a long-term future, Ed Wingenbach, the recently named president of the beleaguered institution, didn’t hesitate in his response and spoke with a voice brimming with confidence.

“Yes; do you need me to say more?” he replied as the question was posed at a press conference to announce his appointment on July 18.

“I’m not at all worried about our ability to pull it off,” he went on, adding that, although he believes Hampshire College will overcome these obstacles, that certainly doesn’t mean it will be easy. “There’s a lot of hard work to be done over the next two months, six months, three years, but it’s the work that Hampshire College should always be doing.”

His confidence, he said, results from what he called “extraordinary and dedicated students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who all have the will to get the job done.”

Wingenbach will be the eighth president of the Amherst-based institution has appointed. An accomplished administrator, faculty leader, scholar, and proponent of liberal-arts education, he has served for the past six months as acting president of Ripon College in Wisconsin, a liberal-arts college where he has been vice president and dean of faculty and a professor of Politics and Government since 2015. Previously, he served for 15 years as an administrator and faculty leader at the University of Redlands in California.

“I’m coming to Hampshire College today and hopefully for a very long time because I think that it is the essential college in higher education,” he said at his welcoming press conference. “There is no place that has been more important to the success of the American college and university system over the last 50 years than Hampshire College.”

Hampshire’s board of trustees voted unanimously for Wingenbach’s appointment on July 12 after a formal recommendation from the presidential search committee chaired by trustee Ellen Sturgis and comprising faculty, students, staff, trustees, and alumni.

The board’s goal was to name a new president this summer to help guide the college in securing its operations, planning for its future, and preparing for the coming academic year, assignments that come as the school is literally fighting for its survival.

Indeed, the school recently received a letter from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) stating that, absent evidence of substantial progress on a number of matters, ranging from hiring a new president to developing plans for achieving ambitious goals for fundraising and rebuilding enrollment, “the commission will, at its November 2019 meeting, take an action to place the college on probation or withdraw its accreditation.”

“I’m coming to Hampshire College today and hopefully for a very long time because I think that it is the essential college in higher education. There is no place that has been more important to the success of the American college and university system over the last 50 years than Hampshire College.”

This rather stern warning comes after roughly a year of turmoil and regional and national headlines concerning the college, thrusting it into the forefront of mounting problems for smaller, independent colleges dependent largely on high-school graduates at a time when graduating classes are getting smaller and projected to get smaller still.

In recent months, Hampshire announced it will not admit a full class for this fall — in fact, only about 15 students are expected to be in what will be known as the class of 2019. There have also been layoffs, the resignations of President Miriam Nelson and several board members, and departures among the current student body.

 

Grade Expectations

Despite this steady drumbeat of bad news, in recent writings to the Hampshire community, interim President Ken Rosenthal, one of Hampshire’s founders, has been using a decidedly optimistic tone. Last month, he wrote that the school was fully committed to enrolling a full class for 2020, was making progress with an aggressive bid to raise $20 million by June 2020 and an estimated $100 million over the next five years, and was filling several key positions, including president.

Ken Rosenthal

While acknowledging this optimistic tone and focus on the future at a time when many had — and perhaps still have — grave doubts that Hampshire has a future, Rosenthal told BusinessWest, “that certainly doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.”

Wingenbach agrees, but he has a plan.

“I am confident that we can overcome those challenges by reinvigorating the mission to innovate and lead higher education,” he said. “By becoming distinctive again, and inventing, again, new ways to think about undergraduate education, and implementing them and doing them well, we’ll restore the rightful distinctiveness of Hampshire College.”

However, both his and Rosenthal’s sentiments about the task ahead certainly not being easy were echoed by Barbara Brittingham, president of NECHE, who said Hampshire faces what she called a “heavy lift,” given both the challenges facing all colleges reliant upon high-school graduates, and the relatively young age of Hampshire’s alumni.

Wingenbach told media, professors, students, and trustees that Hampshire College is a laboratory to how to make higher education better, and the hard work that will happen over the coming months and years will set the college up for success.

Indeed, like Rosenthal, she said Hampshire is challenged to raise money and thus grow its endowment because its oldest alums are barely 70 — and probably still living and thus not bequeathing money to the college — and most alums are at an age when they are paying for their children’s college, saving for retirement, or putting their money to other uses.

Thus, the school will have to look well beyond its alumni base for support, she said. And it will also have to attract more students, a task made more difficult by recent headlines and words and phrases such as ‘probation’ and ‘possible loss of accreditation.’

“Colleges rely a lot on donations from alumni, but they often get donations from friends, people who admire the mission,” said Brittingham, adding that Hampshire will need considerable help from such friends moving forward.

This, said Wingenbach, is part of the plan. In order to reinvigorate Hampshire College, reaching out to not only alumni, but also those who are interested in Hampshire’s mission, is crucial.

“We have all kinds of resources beyond this campus to make sure that our students have access to everything they need to be successful,” he said.

 

Course of Action

The college has certainly used those resources so far. Wingenbach praised Hampshire for raising more than $9 million since February of this year, adding that this is an impressive accomplishment with the challenges they’ve faced.
But the college will need to continue to raise money at this rate in order to make ends meet.

Because Hampshire will be a much smaller school this fall — it just graduated 295 students and will bring in only 15 freshmen in September — the resulting loss of tuition and fees will result in a huge budget deficit. The projected number is $20 million, said Rosenthal, but it may be smaller depending on just how many students return to the campus this fall; the school is budgeting for 600.

“We set out two months ago to raise that $20 million by June 30, 2020, and we’re a little ahead of schedule,” said Rosenthal, adding that this schedule called for having $7 million in cash in hand by August, another $7 million by the end of December, and the final $6 million by the end of the current fiscal year, ending next June 30.

Moving forward, and, again, thinking optimistically, as the college moves closer to what Rosenthal called ‘normal size,” meaning 1,200 to 1,400 students, the budget deficits will grow smaller. Still, he projects that roughly $60 million will be needed over the next five years. When necessary capital improvements are added, the number rises to $100 million.

As Brittingham noted — as Rosenthal did himself, only with different language — this is indeed a heavy lift for a college this size.

Wingenbach says the cost structure of the college must undergo a serious adjustment in order to accomplish this ambitious goal.

“As we’re currently constituted, we spend too much money, and we don’t raise enough. That’s a fundamental reality of almost all small colleges in the entire country; we’re no different. But we have to face that reality as well,” he said. “As we’re thinking about experimentation and innovation and new ideas, we have to think about that framework within a reasonable understanding of what our budget and resources will look like two and four years from now, and live within that framework.”

This, Wingenbach said, may include an increase in tuition.

“We have to be thinking really carefully about what our likely students are willing to pay for this kind of an education,” he said, adding that the average Hampshire student graduates with about $24,000 in debt, an extraordinarily low figure for a four-year education. “I think it’s likely that tuition goes up, but I don’t think it’s likely that it goes up a lot in any given year.”

 

Critical Crossroads

Whether all or any of this — from the early progress on fundraising to Hampshire’s relevance in a changing world — will have any impact on students’ decisions on whether to return to the campus, or on NECHE’s upcoming decision on accreditation, remain to be seen. And they will both go a long way toward determining the college’s future.

“I think we have a really good story to tell that I think is compelling to people,” Wingenbach said, adding that another critical part of reinventing the school is going to be reminding people why the school is so important in the first place.

“One of the big advantages Hampshire has is that the value of an education here is easy to articulate,” he went on. “Colleges struggle to attract students who can pay a slightly higher rate if they have no argument as to why you should do that. Hampshire has a great argument for why you should do that.”

Reminding not only those within the community, but also those inside Hampshire College, of all this is a critical step in maintaining the energy Wingenbach says is crucial to get the school back on top. This includes recognizing the hard times in order to get to the good.

“There has been a lot of trauma here,” he said. “This has been a very hard six months to a year. Part of engaging people is recognizing that, both within the college community and with the public. It doesn’t change the fact that this has been a really hard year, and people have struggled. We recognize that and say, ‘now we’re going to continue to struggle, but we’re going to do something productive about it.’”

Kayla Ebner can be reached at [email protected]

That’s the Mission of the Jack Jonah Foundation

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Features

Making Courage Contagious

Kirk Jonah has devoted himself to making sure fewer families must suffer the kind of tragedy his did — the death of his son Jack (inset) to a heroin overdose in 2016 at age 19.

Kirk Jonah doesn’t rely on a set script when he gives one of his talks; he’ll vary the message to the setting and the audience.

But generally speaking, he’ll wrap things up the same way, especially when he’s speaking to young people.

He puts up an image of a form. He’ll usually ask if someone knows what it is, and often, someone will offer that it’s a birth certificate. He focuses in closer with the next PowerPoint slide, and it becomes clear that is instead a death certificate — one for his son, Jack.

Then he focuses in even closer on the ‘cause-of-death’ line and the words ‘acute heroin intoxication.’ “I tell them, ‘this is what you get, as a parent, five or six weeks after you bury your child — a death certificate,’” he told BusinessWest.

And he leaves the image there for a few moments — usually to very dramatic effect.

Jonah started giving these talks not long after Jack died of that overdose in April 2016. He says he probably averages one a month now, although the talks frequently come in spurts. And, as noted, the audience varies. Often, it’s young people, but sometimes it’s parents. And at other times, it’s a mix of both.

He talks about Jack — his life as well as his death — but he also makes a point of talking about survivors, those who are fighting addiction, to show there is a path to a better life.

Overall, he talks about the choices people have to make and the need to make smart ones (much more on this later). There are three themes — honor those who have died, educate people about those choices to be made, and support those who are fighting the fight. Honor, educate, and support.

And if there is an overriding message, it’s that everyone, that’s everyone, has to do all they can to prevent more parents, more families, from being mailed a death certificate like the one sent to the Jonah residence.

Today, he’s presenting this message and those themes on platforms far beyond the podium. Indeed, Jonah and his family — wife Nini, son Dan, and daughter Karlye — have created the Jack Jonah Foundation, which this spring staged its first fundraising walk.

Jack Jonah, far right, with his siblings, Dan and Karlye, and grandmother, Anita Barrett.

It netted more than $70,000 in contributions that will be distributed to nonprofits helping to wage the fight against opioid abuse, but it much more than that. It brought more than 1,000 people together behind a cause that has too often been relegated to the background because of the stigma against drug abuse.

And soon, there will be a movie about the Jonah family and its work, to be undertaken by JCFilms, a maker of family-friendly, faith-based narratives; the working title could also be called the unofficial mission of the recently formed foundation — Jack Jonah: Making Courage Contagious.

Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Out of Time, Rat Race, and, more recently, a host of JCFilms productions) has been cast in the role of Kirk Jonah, and other roles will be filled soon. In fact, a casting call was issued, and auditions were held on July 20 at West Springfield High School. The poster declared there are more than 13 adult roles, more than 25 teenage roles, and 200 background actors.

“This is not a biography; it’s not a chronology,” said Jonah. “It’s about Jack, and it’s about our family, but there will be a lot of moving parts; it’s an opportunity to engage people in fighting this epidemic.”

For this issue, BusinessWest talked at length with Jonah about the film, the foundation, and the sum of his efforts to prevent more tragedies like the one that befell his family.

Bitter Pills

Jonah recalls the short conversation as being somewhat odd.

A friend with the West Springfield police called and told him he needed to get home as quick as he could. But he didn’t say why.

Upon arriving, Jonah, who theorized it might have something to do with his alarm system, was told why. His son had been found dead in his room with hypodermic needles around him. Jonah had to take the police at their word because his room was now a crime scene and he was not allowed in.

“The room was locked off — there were police officers at both stairwells,” he recalled. “I called family, they started coming to the house, and we sat in the kitchen while the coroner came and went up to the room, and then the body was taken out of the house; we were not allowed to see any of it.”

Thus, Jack’s death became the latest in an epidemic of fatal overdoses rocking this region and this nation. This one was a little different, though.

Jack’s family had absolutely no idea he was using heroin. None whatsoever.

Kirk Jonah ends most of his talks by putting his son’s death certificate on the screen and focusing in on the ‘cause of death’ line.

“We didn’t see any signs,” said Jonah. “A lot of people who have come up to me over the years have said that a loved one had been fighting addiction for five years or 10 years and they had gone through a lot of difficult moments. We didn’t have that with Jack — we were completely surprised.”

The basic reason for this surprise was all the good that was going on in Jack’s life in the months and years leading up to this tragedy, none of it really consistent with heroin addiction.

“He was going to HCC [Holyoke Community College] and was dean’s list,” Jonah explained. “He was deciding what he wanted to do, and he had kind of narrowed it down to working with animals — he worked at Boston Road Animal Hospital, where he assisted surgical vets — or the medical field, like nursing.

“He was very artistic,” he went on, adding that Jack created a self-portrait in charcoal that hangs in the family’s living room. “He played guitar, he played the piano, and he was also involved in drama — he did some acting and was involved with other students in writing a play called Labels. He was fiercely loyal to his friends and family, and he was just a great kid and a wonderful young man.”

To this day, Kirk Jonah still doesn’t know when or how his son became hooked on heroin. Since Jack’s death, no one has come forward with any information that might help him solve that puzzle.

But in most all respects, it doesn’t matter. What does is that someone died of a heroin overdose. And Jonah, with the help of his family and a very supportive employer, Holyoke Gas & Electric, has dedicated himself to saving some of the lives that might otherwise be lost to drug addiction and overdoses.

When asked how this work began and why, Jonah started by referencing the many sleepless nights he was experiencing after his son’s death.

“A person said to me, ‘that’s Jack and God speaking to you — listen to them, open up, invite them in,’” he recalled. “So I said, ‘OK.’”

He said he was asked to speak at Holyoke Mall at an event called “Living in Plain Sight,” put on by the CARE (Collaborative Accountability Reaches Everyone) Coalition of West Springfield, and from there, the requests have multiplied.

He’s spoken at events ranging from assemblies at area schools to a gathering at Baystate Noble Hospital to Mercy Medical Center’s annual Caritas Gala; Channel 57 recently made the family’s story the basis of an episode of its Connecting Point show.

“People just kept reaching out to me asking me to speak,” he said, adding that he now gives about a dozen talks a year.

Talking Points

As noted earlier, his presentations vary in their specific talking points, depending on the audience.

When he’s talking to the those who have suffered a loss like his, he has some poignant thoughts on coping, advice handed down from his grief counselor.

“I tell them, ‘you’re going to be sad every day, but don’t make it all day — make it part of your day,’” said Jonah, who can tell you at any moment how many years, months, and days it has been since his son’s death. “I say, ‘manage it as best you can; that’s what I do.’

“I have this imagery vault, and I’m the only one who has a key,” he went on. “I open that vault every day, and I take out that sadness; it’s overwhelming. Sometimes it can last 10 minutes, sometimes it’s 30 minutes, sometimes it’s longer. But then you take this sadness, put it back in the vault, lock it, and say, ‘I’ll see you tomorrow.’”

In all cases, though, Jonah’s talks come back to choices, and the need to make smart ones.

These choices come in all varieties, he went on, from young people deciding whether to pop a few prescription pills while at a friend’s party to adults deciding how to store and dispose of such pills, to the friends of those who are abusing drugs deciding whether to intervene and tell the parents of such an individual.

“In a lot of cases, it starts with prescription medication,” Jonah said of heroin addiction. “It might be at a party, and they took their parents’ prescription pills,” he said. “One person gets addicted, and the other one doesn’t; you don’t know which one you’re going to be, and that’s why you have to make smart decisions.”

He also encourages people to speak up, as difficult as that might be in many situations.

Specifically, he often relates the story of one young person who did speak up and told his parents that his brother had a problem that needed to be addressed.

“This person called his parents, and they said, ‘OK,’ and they started watching for signs,” said Jonah. “When they found their son overdosed, they had Narcan, and they revived him; he’s now been clean for many, many years.

“I say to the kids, ‘how do you think that brother who was doing the heroin felt when his brother spoke up?’” he went on. “They all say, ‘not good.’ I ask, ‘how do you think he feels now?’ They’re best friends.”

He also relates the story of someone who didn’t speak up about an individual who eventually died of an overdose. “And I ask them, ‘which one are you going to be?’”

And, as noted, he finishes with that death certificate.

“I say, ‘when you leave here today, you may remember Mr. Jonah, or you may not; you may remember Jack, or you may not,’” he said. “‘But when you’re out in the world and you’re faced with a challenging decision, think of that death certificate, and hopefully it will give you the strength and confidence to make the right decision.’”

The talks were followed by a website, a logo, a Facebook page, and, eventually, the foundation, a 501(c)(3), all of which came about through the help of a number of supporters, said Jonah, adding that the film, production of which will begin next month, is the latest platform for telling the story.

The short informational piece on the Jack Jonah Foundation website pretty much tells the story about why the film is being made and what those behind it hope to accomplish.

“Jack Jonah was an extraordinary teen with real dreams and a bright future,” it reads. “On April 6, 2016, that ended, and he quickly became a statistic.

“Will you join this project to challenge teens in the community and communities around the country to be courageous in speaking out against drug usage among teens?” it continues. “This is bigger than just a film about Jack’s life; it’s about his voice being echoed throughout this film to save lives.”

In a nutshell, that’s what Kirk Jonah’s talks, the website, the foundation, and everything else are all about.

Inspiration that Lives on

Jonah told BusinessWest that he reaps many rewards from his ongoing work. The most important to him are the comments from those who approach him after one of his talks, at the fundraising walk, or just on the street.

Parents have told him that he has inspired them to become more open about a child’s problem and not be caught up in the stigma of drug abuse. Young people have told him that, because of his words, they have intervened in an effort to help a friend, or plan to.

In short, he believes he is creating some progress in an ongoing war against opioid addiction — progress that will hopefully translate into fewer people getting a death certificate like he did.

And he gives all or most of the credit for this progress to Jack, and the way his story continues to move others.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Property Values Boost Amenities in Longmeadow

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Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight

The Baystate Health & Wellness Center, which opened last year, lies alongside significant improvements to the Dwight Road corridor at the East Longmeadow line.

When people think of economic development, they might think of a flood of new businesses into a community. Longmeadow will never have that, Town Manager Stephen Crane said, but it certainly has economic development — centered instead around residential property values and the quality of life that maintains them.

“What sustains property values are investments like middle schools, senior centers, things that make the community more desirable to live. That’s the number-one goal of Longmeadow,” he said of a town in which 95% of all property is residential.

“As I always say, our number-one economic activity is the sale of single-family homes,” he went on. “So keeping those homes a desirable place for people to live is job one, and new senior centers, new schools, new amenities — those are the things we can do as a municipal government to sustain that quality of life.”

While a new middle school has been talked about for years, a new senior center will soon become reality, after a groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 11. The Longmeadow Adult Center will move from its current location, a former elementary school at Greenwood Park, to a $14 million facility on Maple Road next year.

“It’s a fantastic project. It’s a very big deal,” Crane said, noting that the demographic trend commonly called ‘the aging of America’ is certainly underway in Western Mass.; in fact, 29% percent of Longmeadow’s population is age 60 or older, and that number grows every year. Because of that, he said, communities need to provide services that help seniors age in place.

“The senior center will fill a lot of gaps we have in terms of aging in place,” he told BusinessWest, noting amenities like its state-of-the-art gymnasium with a suspended walking track. “The programming space will be substantially better than what we have now. The current programs are great, but the new space will reflect the quality of those programs.”

Crane, who has been Longmeadow town manager for the past six years, will be departing his seat next month after inking a three-year contract as town manager in Concord. He’s witnessed plenty of changes in town during that time, but one of the intriguing ones has been Longmeadow’s shifting demographic reputation, spurred by growing amenities for seniors and a significant stock of ranch homes for single-floor living. In short, a town once known as a place where young parents raised their kids and moved out is becoming an all-ages destination.

Taxing Concerns

To maintain those amenities — and the quality of life so critical to keeping residential property values high — town officials support legislation on the state level that would allow it, and other towns, to override a key element of Proposition 2½, which went into effect in 1982.

That legislation sets a 2.5% ceiling on total property taxes — or $25 per $1,000 of assessed value — and a 2.5% annual limit on property-tax increases. (The ceiling does not include excludable debt for capital projects like the senior center.) Proponents of a change, at least in Longmeadow, would like towns to be able to override the first part of the law by moving the ceiling higher, first by a two-thirds vote at town meeting, then at the ballot box.

“It’s really quintessential self-determination, which is the essence of town-meeting government.”

“We are approaching that ceiling. And costs are going to continue to go up, unless property values stay the same or go up. If we have a 1% dip in our real-estate market, our tax rate jumps up even if we don’t spend another dime,” Crane said. “We are not proposing to touch the 2.5% increase, but we propose that the community can set the ceiling where it wants, and decide for themselves how much they want to invest in themselves. It’s really a local-control thing.”

While Longmeadow has the highest residential tax rate in the Commonwealth, it also has a high bond rating. “So our tax rate is not the result of profligate spending. We are an extremely well-managed town from a financial standpoint. We have to be very careful and make great decisions and pursue value in earnest, which we do.”

One way it does that is by pursuing regionalization when possible, as with the two-town (and perhaps others in the future) regional emergency communications center, or RCC, that Longmeadow is establishing with Chicopee, housed in that city’s Police Department and operated by an independent district called WESTCOMM. That system is expected to go live in October, and dispatchers have already been hired.

“The Baker administration is pushing municipalities to work together,” Crane said. “We certainly embrace that, whether it’s working with East Longmeadow on shared health services for public health, the regional dispatch with Chicopee, we are always reaching across town lines, trying to find ways to work more efficiently and relieve burdens on taxpayers.”

He understands how legislation to change Prop 2½ could be cast as merely an effort to raise taxes, and he understands how that goes over with some.

“Would it lead to increased taxes? Not any more than the current two-and-a-half-percent cap allows year after year. Would it lead to higher tax bills in the future? Potentially. But is it essential to maintain property values and maintain the community’s quality of life? Yes.

“To hit that ceiling,” he continued, “means reductions in services that may not be impactful right away, but would lead to a downhill momentum where services are reduced, quality of life goes down, property values then go down as well — and that’s even if the economy and real-estate market stay stable.”

Important, though, is the fact that, under the proposed change, each community would have a say in moving its tax ceiling — and Crane said Longmeadow residents have long been aware of its unique tax base and the need for community investment to keep property values high.

“It’s really quintessential self-determination, which is the essence of town-meeting government,” he added. “The state doesn’t really give a lot of local-control options to communities for generating revenue.”

Moving Right Along

Meanwhile, the town continues to pursue improvements and development on both the public and private fronts. Along the busy Dwight Road corridor that intersects Converse and Williams streets — where the Baystate Health & Wellness Center opened last year — a major infrastructure project included street and sewer upgrades, new sidewalks and bike lanes, and improved traffic-light coordination across the East Longmeadow town line.

“The corridor improvements on Dwight Road are complete, which is a regionally significant improvement,” Crane said. “Traffic is flowing exponentially better than it ever did. Those improvements were clearly needed.”

Longmeadow at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1783
Population: 15,784
Area: 9.7 square miles
County: Hampden
Residential Tax Rate: $24.09
Commercial Tax Rate: $24.09
Median Household Income: $109,586
Median Family Income: $115,578
Type of Government: Open Town Meeting; Town Manager; Board of Selectmen
Largest Employers: Bay Path University; JGS Lifecare; Glenmeadow
* Latest information available

On the private-investment front, in addition to the Baystate project and a 21,000-square-foot expansion of the Longmeadow Shops in 2017, a memory-care facility is planned on the site of a former synagogue on Williams Street, and the former Brewer-Young Mansion on Longmeadow Street has been converted to professional offices, with developers eying a mix of uses, including shared workspaces. On the municipal side, the development of a new Department of Public Works facility on the site of a former tennis club on Dwight Road continues despite unexpected costs from asbestos removal from the soil.

Overall, Crane said, “town meeting been generous with appropriations. To me, it’s a sign that they have faith in their local government and know that, if it wasn’t really needed, we wouldn’t be asking for it. The success we’ve had with approval of things shows we are able to articulate the community’s needs in a way that town meeting agrees with.”

For instance, voters recently authorized a $1.54 million debt exclusion to continue improvements to the Wolf Swamp Road athletic fields, which Crane called the town’s biggest and busiest recreational asset.

“The fields have fallen into disrepair for a variety of reasons — lack of irrigation, overprogramming, and just some disinvestment,” he told BusinessWest. “The DPW does the best it can to maintain those fields, but without irrigation and with the overprogramming, there’s a limit to how effective you can be with maintenance.”

The plan includes a new, central parking lot, converting current parking at one end of the complex to field space, and achieving a net gain in field space.

“The fields will be stripped, graded, planted, and irrigated,” he went on. “It’ll be a couple years out of service, but when it comes back online, it’ll be the envy of the region, I think. That’s not a great economic driver, but when we have tournaments, those do generate revenue for the town, but it also sustains quality of life, which does have economic value.”

‘A Good Place’

Crane said the various departments in Town Hall want to support its local bricks-and-mortar businesses with good infrastructure and cooperative permitting. “You can help people with what they need or you can make them climb through the regulatory systems on their own, and I know we really try to do what we can for our local businesses.”

But he also understands that housing — and the higher revenues that come from raising quality of life and keeping home values high — will always dictate much of what Longmeadow is able to achieve.

“I’m proud of the work I’ve had a small part in accomplishing,” he said as he prepared for his newest challenge in Concord. “We have a great team, great departments, and outstanding volunteers. I’m proud to have been a part of many positive changes that have happened in the community — things that have been quality-of-life improvements, but have not changed the character of the community. The next town manager will have challenges, but I think the town is in a good place.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Bay Path’s Strategic Alliances Partners with Area Employers

By Kayla Ebner
Education

Closing the Skills Gap

Caron Hobin says Strategic Alliances can help fill skills gaps that exist in the region’s workforce.

The ever-changing workforce environment is a continuous challenge for employers seeking qualified people to fill their positions.

However, not all employers are looking for people with a college degree. In fact, the World Economic Forum reported recently that skills are in higher demand in the labor market than occupations and degrees.

This is one of the many reasons why Bay Path University started a new division on campus — Strategic Alliances, which provides customized training and learning experiences for area employees, as well as the latest online certifications and recertifications.

Caron Hobin, Bay Path’s vice president of Strategic Alliances, said the goal for this new division is a direct reflection of the overall mission of what was then Bay Path Institute when it was founded in 1897. And that is to always be attentive to the needs of the employers in the region and to make sure the university is preparing prospective employees to succeed in the workplace.

“That’s what I see our division doing here in an authentic way,” said Hobin, adding that this initiative strives to help employers target areas of recognized need through specialized training. Whether the focus is on cultivating emotional intelligence, working in teams, storytelling for success, or any other topic a company may need help with, Strategic Alliances uses carefully selected faculty from Bay Path as well as practitioners who have expertise in the topic to create programs that address these issues.

“Time is always of the essence, money is critical, so how do you provide training, and how do you help close the skills gap that employers say is definitely an issue out there?” said Hobin. “We do discovery sessions with companies and prospective clients, and we listen to what they are looking for, and then we create customized programs to meet their needs.”

She said these trainings may last anywhere from a few hours to weeks or months; however, she does her best to encourage companies to choose a lengthier program in order to get the most out of the experience, noting that, if the goal is changed behavior, employers aren’t going to get it with a one-hour training.

Longmeadow-based Glenmeadow, which provides of variety of senior-living options, is one of about a dozen clients of Strategic Alliances. It recently completed a six-month leadership academy for all its managers.

“They used a best-practice model for adult learning, which is learning something new and then putting it into practice,” said Hobin. “It’s not theory; it’s not just a couple of hours, then you’re done. You go through an intensive training.”

“We do discovery sessions with companies and prospective clients, and we listen to what they are looking for, and then we create customized programs to meet their needs.”

Anne Miller, Glenmeadow’s vice president of Operations, scheduled six training sessions with Strategic Alliances for 20 managers at the facility, with each three-hour session going into detail on specific topics, with the aim of improving overall leadership skills. After each training session, Miller put together breakout sessions held at Glenmeadow that helped her employees apply what they learned from the trainings.

“We wanted to do some things that reinforced some of the training or actually made it come to life a bit,” Miller told BusinessWest, adding that post-training sessions are important in order to help with retaining and applying what’s been learned.

These training sessions, conducted by a host of individuals from Bay Path, covered a wide array of topics ranging from how to de-stress to how to complete a good performance review, which Miller said are critically important for customer-service purposes within the many aspects of Glenmeadow’s broad business portfolio.

“I think it set a good base for us to continue the learning,” she said.

Interactive Approach

Glenmeadow’s case provides a perfect example of how Strategic Alliances works and why it was created, said Hobin, adding that, today, adult learners not only want to learn new information, but they want interactive, applied learning that goes along with it.

So, after the initial presentation session, Strategic Alliances hosts a practice session, where participants take the training they’ve received and apply it using strategies like role play in order to engage the employees.

Hobin said this training, coupled with ongoing work to determine specific needs among industry sectors and specific businesses, helps Strategic Alliances tweak its customized programs. And it also helps Bay Path when it comes to teaching students in its classrooms.

“We recognize that, with declining numbers of high-school graduates and with just a changing work environment going forward, we are going to need to find new markets,” she said, referring to the need to improve the skills of those already in the workplace and those seeking to advance within the workforce. “We can tell you very concretely that these are the skill sets that employers are looking for.”

Bay Path also partners with MindEdge, a provider of online continuing-education courses, to deliver various certifications and recertifications to any interested student or employee. When Bay Path launched its American Women’s College, its online degree program, Hobin said, she was hearing that more and more employers were not necessarily interested in people having a degree, but rather specific skill sets and certifications.

She hopes this will encourage students to get a professional certification before graduation, and she has a specific goal for the future — to have every Bay Path student complete a certification before they graduate.

For now, Hobin said Bay Path is implementing several strategies to reach out to the community, improve the visibility of Strategic Alliances, and build relationships with area business and economic-development-related agencies.

In addition to being a member of several local chambers of commerce, Strategic Alliances hosts virtual roundtables which provides viewers with a free, one-hour training course on various topics, which Hobin said have brought in many interested companies. These videos host a panel of professionals in the field and have focused on topics including using one’s power voice, having difficult conversations in the workplace, and diversity and inclusion.

Overall, Hobin wants Strategic Alliances to be a resource for the region, its business community, and individuals who want to be better-equipped to succeed in an ever-changing workplace.

“We’re here,” she said. “We’re interested in innovative approaches to professional development going forward.”

— Kayla Ebner

Young People Can Bring Energy, Ideas, and Fresh Perspectives

By
Modern Office

The Value of Internships

By Brittany Bird

People are often aware of the numerous benefits for students who participate in an internship while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, but the benefits to you as an employer of offering an internship program are not to be overlooked.

Interns are similar to entry-level employees who are likely students and are hired for a specific period of time. Interns may be paid or unpaid, though paid internships typically produce better candidates. Students are generally eager to get their hands dirty and get real, hands-on experience so that they can put into practice what they’ve been learning in their classes.

Brittany Bird

What’s more, students putting in the effort to seek internship opportunities tend to be motivated, aspiring professionals who are willing to work hard to show their value to a business in the field of their major and desired career. These young go-getters can offer fresh perspectives, new ideas, and valuable feedback. As interns are most often still in school while working with your business, they are able to provide insight into new technology and trends to participate in the continuous improvement of your company.

The feedback they provide from their experience with you can also help to better the work environment and position your business to attract other young graduates like themselves.

Providing internship opportunities to local students showcases that your business supports the community and is interested in the potential of the younger generations. Internships support students as part of the growing workforce by giving them work experience and a better understanding of their field of choice and their own skill set.

This is a great way for local businesses and firms to secure young talent in Western Mass. as well. Indeed, your company has the chance to try out new talent before hiring them as a full-time employee. Internships allow you as an employer to gauge the work ethic of the student and see how he or she fits with your company and vision.

Recruiting for these positions also increases brand awareness among students, across local university campuses, and beyond. People become more familiar with your company name and what you represent as a result of your recruiting presence. Additionally, interns themselves act as quasi-recruiters as they tell friends, family, and classmates about their internship experience and inform them of other positions available with your company.

Internships allow young professionals to become familiar with your company and its culture and mission. Scouting out interns is like proactively recruiting for future full-time positions. Internships are a time to evaluate the intern in a lower-risk setting than bringing someone on full-time allows. Also, interns can typically do the same work as a new hire, but for a lower pay rate.

Retention Rate as of 1 year of Employment:

Internship with your company: 70.6%
External internship experience: 65.8%
No internship experience: 46.3%
(NACE 2016)

Internships also provide the chance for more seasoned staff to improve their management, mentoring, and leadership skills by training the new students on board. Having internships during your busiest times of year puts them through the ringer and tries their abilities to keep up and help out even in the craziest of circumstances while providing relief to other associates from the less important or less involved projects.

Internships not only allow a smoother transition into a career for the student, but also for your business. Instead of hiring someone you have to train from scratch, you now have an entry-level employee who has spent time with your organization and will require significantly less, if any, training. You will already to know their strengths and how they work with the team.

When they come on full-time, you have a much better understanding of their abilities and qualifications and can bring them on and keep your business operating smoothly. And getting employees who are a better fit through internships means better retention. Studies conducted by the NACE have shown that, at one year (see table on page 30) and at five years, retention rates are higher for those employees who started with a business through an internship program. Even if there are no full-time positions currently available, the line of communication is there and can be kept open for when future opportunities arise or when the student graduates and is looking for a career.

Internship programs that are well-designed and well-run will attract bright, young talent that can be a great addition to your team and part of your strategy for achieving the goals of growing your business by increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Recruiters can look to university career centers to contact personnel who can lead them in the direction of clubs relevant to your business’ field or inform them of dates of meet-and-greet events or career fairs. Often, businesses can also put postings on universities’ websites or flyers and applications in the universities’ career-counseling offices.

In short, the time, money, and effort put into an internship program usually provide a big payoff in the long run as well as providing direct benefits to your company’s short-term goals in the present.

Brittany Bird is an audit associate with the Holyoke-based public accounting firm Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. She began her career at MBK as an intern and recently celebrated her first anniversary as a full-time audit associate; (413) 322-3502; [email protected]

STCC Students Land Internships at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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Manufacturing

Leading Lights

Two Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) students are working as interns this summer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Defense research and development center in Lexington.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory selected Douglas Bednarczyk and Shane Richardson, students from the Optics and Photonics Technology program at STCC. They are interning at the Lexington facility through August.

Richardson earned his associate degree from STCC in May, but will return this fall to take additional classes. Bednarcyzk finished his first year in the two-year Optics and Photonics Technology program and hopes to earn his associate degree in spring 2020.

Students in the Optics and Photonics Technology program learn about the practical applications of light, optics, and electronics. High-tech applications include lasers, fiber optics, holography, laser materials processing, optical systems, and more.

“Students in the Optics and Photonics Technology program at STCC train on state-of-the-art equipment used in many commercial laboratories,” said Nicholas Massa, department chair for Optics and Photonics Technology. “There aren’t any other associate-degree programs like ours in the region. That’s why companies approach us. They discover our students know how to use the laser equipment and know the theory. They’re ready to go to work.”

Massa said there are not enough trained candidates to meet the demand for jobs in the optics and photonics industry.

“I get calls every day from companies asking about candidates for internships and full-time positions. Nearly all of my students who graduate from the program get hired, and they often get multiple job offers,” he said. “After you get a degree in Optics and Photonics Technology, you can land a job that pays between $40,000 and $60,000 a year to start, and you go up from there.”

Bednarczyk is a third-generation STCC student. His grandfather studied electrical engineering technology, and his father graduated from a biomedical technology program. He looked into the optics and photonics technology after reading an article about STCC’s program.

“I enjoy the program,” he said. “It’s really engaging and hands-on. I’m not the type of kid that was meant to sit behind a computer all day. To use the laser-etching and marking systems we have, I think that’s a blast.”

Meanwhile, Richardson came to the Optics and Photonics Technology program with a bachelor’s degree in theater from a university in California. At STCC, Richardson had the opportunity to study with a mentor, Eric Lim, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

“As a hiring manager, I’ve been impressed with the quality of students who came out of this program,” said Lim, who worked at a laser-technology company. “It was exciting to find a student who was hands-on and interested in laser physics, something I had trained for in my graduate days. So I was very happy to mentor Shane.”

For his class project at STCC, Richardson experimented with converting invisible infrared light into visible green light.

“In order to change light to interact with anything, we have to change the wavelength, and that is what this whole experiment was about,” he said. “I didn’t realize how much I was going to enjoy the program or how beneficial it was going to be. It was a nice fit. I like the people here, and I like the atmosphere. Not many people know about optics and photonics technology.”

It’s Not a Tale of Two Casinos

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Opinion

Editorial

For decades now, Western Mass. has lived in the proverbial shadow of Boston and the Route 128 beltway.

We have our own identity in this part of the state, to be sure, and for the most part, we’re proud of it. But we seem to be forever measuring ourselves against the other end of the state and lamenting what the yardstick shows.

That’s true when it comes to employers, jobs, vibrancy, bright lights, etc., etc. And now, it looks like we can add casinos to the list, even if we shouldn’t.

Indeed, Encore Boston Harbor opened last month to considerable fanfare — and considerable visitation. Area media outlets have been quick to point out that Encore raked in $16.8 million in revenue its first week in operation, nearly as much as the $20 million MGM Springfield took in for the entire month of June.

It’s certainly very early — perhaps too early — to be drawing serious conclusions, but some media outlets are already portraying Encore as the casino with the high rollers and Springfield as home to the casino that is lagging well behind when it comes to revenue projections.

And while it is true that MGM Springfield isn’t logging the kind of numbers company officials projected it would — in 2014, MGM told the Gaming Commission to expect $418 million in gross gambling revenue its first year, and it would now be very hard pressed to break $300 million for that period — early ‘Tale of Two Casinos’ headlines are not really appropriate.

Encore is a much larger casino located just outside one of the most affluent urban centers in the country. It is also literally a stone’s throw from Logan Airport, making it easily accessible to jet-setting high-rollers. It was always expected to generate more revenue than MGM, especially at the gaming tables, as opposed to the slot machines, and it will always generate more revenue.

Rather than look upon this as two casinos — or three when one counts the slots casino in Plainridge — it would be better to view it as the state’s casino industry, one with three important pieces that are all contributing to the state’s overriding goal when it comes to gaming.

And that is to take some of the huge amounts of casino revenue that were going to neighboring states and keep them in the Bay State.

That’s happening, and at the same time, the casinos, and especially the one in Springfield, have become important economic-development pieces, bringing jobs and a spark to sectors ranging from hospitality to commercial real estate.

It was inevitable that there would be comparisons between Encore and MGM Springfield, and the press didn’t waste any time in making them while at the same time fueling the already-obvious disparities in economic vibrancy between east and west.

It’s OK to do this, but it would be better to focus on the bigger picture, and from what we can see, that picture is coming into focus nicely.

Opinion

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Opinion

Bringing the Message Home

When you talk to Kirk Jonah about his son Jack’s death from a heroin overdose and his work to educate and inspire people since that fateful day, you don’t sense anger, frustration, bitterness, or even embarrassment — emotions that are all perfectly understandable and probably there somewhere.

No, all you see is determination, which is exactly what is needed as this region and this country continues to battle one of the worst epidemics in history — the opioid epidemic.

One can argue forever how we got to this point with this epidemic, one that is killing tens of thousands of people a year, and it’s clear there is plenty of blame to go around — from the makers of prescription painkillers to the doctors who prescribe them carelessly, to people young and old who take them irresponsibly. But what’s really needed now, in addition to treatment of those who are addicted, is plain, old-fashioned talk about the need for everyone — from parents to young people — to make smart decisions.

And that’s exactly what Jonah provides.

As the story on page 10 details, Jack Jonah and his family became statistics back in the spring of 2016, when Jack was found dead in his room of an apparent heroin overdose, a tragedy that seemed to come out of nowhere because there were no easily recognizable signs that he was using and abusing the drug.

Those statistics are related to the number of overdose deaths in this country, and statistics related to the number of families torn apart by such tragedies.

But Kirk Jonah was never content to be merely a statistic, and he wasn’t about to let his son become one, either.

Indeed, they have become so much more than that. They have become inspirations and, yes, leaders in the ongoing fight to stem the tide of substance abuse and overdose deaths by bringing others into the fight.

That’s what Kirk Jonah will tell you he does. He brings people into the fight by compelling them to recognize that choices have to be made, and they need to be smart ones.

These decisions involve everything from how and where parents should store their prescription drugs to whether and how young people should tell the parents or other loved ones of someone they know is on a collision course with tragedy about what they know.

This work started with speaking engagements before a wide variety of audiences — from smaller gatherings at schools to a huge audience at Mercy Hospital’s Caritas Gala — and it has expanded to a foundation and fundraising activities. Soon, there will be a movie made about Jack Jonah, his family, and the work to prevent more tragedies like this.

The working title, from what we’ve gathered, is Making Courage Contagious, which is exactly what Kirk — and Jack — have been doing over the past three years.

A key part of Kirk Jonah’s presentations to the groups he addresses is the death certificate mailed to him several weeks after son’s death. It’s a powerful document, especially when one focuses on the words written above the cause-of-death line: acute heroin intoxication.

Those are words that, as we said at the top, should induce anger, frustration, and embarrassment. What they’ve produced instead is determination — as in determination not to let another parent receive a similar piece of mail.

At this time of crisis and epidemic, that’s what this region, and this country, needs most.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Aug. 21: Party on the Patio Chamber Open House, 4:30-7 p.m., sponsored by Westfield Bank, Polish National Credit Union, and PeoplesBank. Networking, international foods from favorite Chicopee restaurants, cash bar, and live music. Cost: $25 or two for $40. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Aug. 29: Seminar: “Grants and Opportunities Available to Small Businesses” with Samalid Hogan, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Hampton Inn, Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank. An interactive opportunity for small businesses and startups to learn how to tap into state and local support. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Coffee, tea, and light breakfast included. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Sept. 12: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m.. hosted by the Red Fez. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Networking fun at a Chicopee staple, featuring a full Portuguese buffet and cash bar. Space is limited for this annual event. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Sept. 18: Salute Breakfast: “Maintaining the Work-Life Balance,” 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by MassMutual Learning and Conference Center, Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Featuring state Rep. Aaron Vega (chief greeter) and Kathy Anderson of Holyoke Medical Center (keynote speaker). An interactive opportunity for small businesses and startups to learn how to tap into state and local support. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Sept. 12: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Nini’s Ristorante, 124 Cottage St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. The event will include food provided by Nini’s, a cash bar, and business-to-business relationship building. This event is free to members and their employees; however, pre-registration is required. Non-members are invited for $20. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Sept. 27: “Women and the Art of Risk,” 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. This year’s women’s leadership event will feature workshops, discussions, and career-development opportunities, all led by distinguished women from the Pioneer Valley. Hear personal and professional stories of how taking calculated risks led these women to new adventures and made them stronger leaders. Keynote speaker: Jody Kasper, chief of Police, city of Northampton. Cost: $119, which includes breakfast and lunch. A table of 10 may be purchased for $875. Pre-registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.northamptonchamber.com

(413) 584-1900

• Aug. 1: Downtown Northampton Marketing Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. Join the Greater Northampton Chamber, the Downtown Northampton Assoc., and Rhyme Digital for a presentation and feedback session on northampton.live, the new website for all things Northampton. Learn about how businesses can engage in digital marketing and plug into this resource. Cost: free. For more information, visit northamptonchamber.com.

• Aug. 21: Dazzle and Dine Holiday Menu Preview Party, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Inn on Boltwood. Planning your holiday party? Mix and mingle with the inn’s team, take a tour of its event spaces, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a sampling of entrées, and live entertainment. Reserve your holiday party early to receive special discounts and perks. Cost: $20 per person. For more information and to register, visit northamptonchamber.com.

• Sept. 11: September Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Northampton Survival Center. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with friends and colleagues. Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit northamptonchamber.com.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Aug. 7: West Meets West Business After Hours, hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. A networking collaboration between the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and West of the River Chamber of Commerce. Cash bar and appetizers will be available. Bring your business cards and expand your network. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 cash at the door for non-members. Marketing table sponsorships are available for $100.

• Sept. 9: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by the Arbors, 40 Court St., Westfield. Join us for coffee with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested so we may give our host a proper head count. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• Sept. 16: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Polish National Credit Union, 1 Parkside Ave., Westfield. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free to both chamber members and non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618, or register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events.

• Sept. 21: September Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Platinum event sponsor: Baystate Noble Hospital. Gold sponsor: Westfield Gas & Electric. Silver sponsor: A Plus HVAC Inc. Bronze sponsors: Behavioral Health Network/the Carson Center, Governor’s Center, and the Arbors. For sponsorships or registration questions, e-mail [email protected] or call (413) 568-1618. Cost to attend: $28 for members, $43 for non-members. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Aug. 7: West Meets West Networking with Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m., hosted by 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Join us for a night of networking with the Greater Westfield Chamber, featuring food, raffle prizes, and fun for all. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 cash at the door for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• Sept. 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Partners Restaurant, Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• Sept. 17: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Presenting sponsor: Health New England. A panel of legislators, featuring state Sens. James Welch and Donald Humason and state Reps. Nicholas Boldyga and Michael Finn, will provide updates from Beacon Hill, followed by a question-and-answer session. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorships or to register online, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information on ticket sales, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

www.springfieldyps.com

• Aug. 15: August Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the White Lion Summer Beer Garden Join us for our signature networking Third Thursday. YPS will be hanging in the VIP area. Cost: free. Register at www.springfieldyps.com.

Picture This

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Picture This

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Connecting Youth with Careers

River East School-to-Career recently held its annual breakfast meeting at the Ludlow Country Club. The program places high-school students from Belchertown, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Ware, and Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in a business environment to gains skills through part-time jobs and internships. Seven student-mentor teams were honored for their outstanding work performance and providing students with job opportunities. Hampden Veterinary Clinic and Baystate Health Eastern Region accepted the Business Champion Award for providing work-based learning opportunities to students each year for the past 15 years.

From left, Jennifer Gouvin, president, River East School-to-Career board of directors; Lori Manseau, manager, Rehabilitation Services, Baystate Wing Hospital, accepting the award on behalf of Baystate Wing and Baystate Mary Lane; and Loretta Dansereau, director, River East School-to-Career Inc.

From left, Gouvin; Dr. Penny Peck, owner, Hampden Veterinary Clinic; and Dansereau.

A Bed for Every Child

The Cooperative Credit Union Assoc. Inc. (CCUA), on behalf of Massachusetts credit unions, along with members of the Massachusetts Credit Unions Social Responsibility Committee, recently presented a $202,725 check to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless at the third annual Stephen D. Jones Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament in support of “A Bed for Every Child.”

From left: Charlene Bauer, Metro Credit Union; Ronald McLean, CCUA; Rui Domingos, Naveo Credit Union; Mark Cochran, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union on behalf of the Stephen Jones Family; Kevin Zipps, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union; Tina Baptista, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless; Paul Marotta, Hanscom Federal Credit Union; David Plantier, MassMutual Federal Credit Union; and Peter Panaggio, St. Anne’s Credit Union. Committee members not pictured include Sarita Ledani, RTN Federal Credit Union; Robert Lockett, Workers’ Credit Union; Melissa Morin, Credit Union of the Berkshires; and Jon Reske, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union

Xtraordinary Day of Service

Berkshire Bank employees recently came together to package more than 50,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, which will be sent to nations where starvation is a key concern. The donation was a part of the bank’s annual Xtraordinary Day of Service, when the bank closes its offices early to empower employees to volunteer in their local communities. The event is in its fourth year. The volunteer work for Rise Against Hunger was one of 37 projects completed as a part of Xtraordinary Day. More than 90% of Berkshire Bank’s workforce participated in the event, totaling over 6,000 hours of volunteer work in a single day throughout the bank’s footprint.

Surprise Gift

On June 21, Richard’s Fuel and Heating celebrated its 500th Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling mini-split installation with an event that surprised lucky customer Lisa Bartlett, as well as the installation technicians. Briget Michaud, business manager at Richard’s Fuel and Heating and one of the organizers of the promotion, showed up with a cake and balloons and presented Bartlett with a gift certificate covering half her unit and installation costs. Richard’s Fuel and Heating also donated $500 to the Easthampton Council on Aging.

From left: Michaud, Bartlett, and Sean Gallagher from BellSimons Co., the Mitsubishi Electric rep for Richard’s Fuel and Heating.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets

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

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Richard Green Jr. v. the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $406,225.60
Filed: 6/6/19

Michael Sullivan v. Dr. Matthew Charles and New Beginnings Chiropractic, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $271,867
Filed: 6/7/19

Mercedes Balcewicz as representative of the estate of Angel A. DeCastro v. the Collins Cos., et al
Allegation: Wrongful death: $6,000,000+
Filed: 6/10/19

Maria D. Mendoza v. Riverside Park Enterprises Inc. and Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $25,152.34+
Filed: 6/11/19

Erick Santana-Colon and Anette Rivera-Colon v. National Retail Systems Inc. and Schneider National Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $23,993.90
Filed: 6/17/19

Nancy Paquette v. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $15,000
Filed: 6/18/19

Tina Lynch v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP and UE Chicopee Holding, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $25,529.63
Filed: 6/19/19

Mabel Lemieux v. American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC; Ninety Nine Restaurant Inc.; and Kantany, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $35,294.01+
Filed: 6/20/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Five Star Building Corp. v. Hadley Concrete Services, LLC and Christopher J. Baj
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence, breach of implied warranty of good faith and fair dealing: $288,534.20
Filed: 6/18/19

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Hilda Worden v. the Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $37,332.07+
Filed: 5/8/19

Financial Pacific Leasing, LLC v. Leroy Page Sr. d/b/a Page Construction
Allegation: Breach of equipment finance agreement: $69,803.88
Filed: 5/16/19

Laura Liebenow individually and d/b/a Laura Liebenow Handling v. Stephen Blanco individually and d/b/a Empyrean Australian Shepherds
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing: $31,269.47+
Filed: 5/21/19

Joanne Kuzmeskus, personal representative for the estate of Louise Kujdzio v. Jane Doe, RN; Jennifer Jordan, RN; Sarah Marchefka, NP; Lisa Levheim, M.D.; and Joshua Mintz, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $25,000+
Filed: 6/5/19

Agenda

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Agenda

Conversation on College Closures

July 26: State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Mindy Domb will host Department of Higher Education Commissioner Carlos Santiago for a regional conversation on the topic of preventing and addressing the impact of college closures. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the town meeting room at Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. This event is an opportunity for community members to learn about the governor’s proposal for preventing closures and share questions, concerns, insights, and recommendations with the commissioner. The conversation will be interactive, and concerned individuals who are not able to attend in person can submit questions and comments for the commissioner by using the hashtag #askDHE on Twitter. Additionally, in an effort to make the event as accessible as possible, Comerford and Domb will also live-stream the event from their Facebook pages and take questions via those Facebook feeds as well.

Sunset & Vines

July 27: Glendale Ridge Vineyard at 155 Glendale Road, Southampton, is again hosting Sunset & Vines, an annual fundraising event for the Northampton Survival Center, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This family-friendly benefit features music by Kate Lorenz and the Constellations, and local comedian Kelsey Flynn will serve as master of ceremonies. Food trucks will include the Bistro Bus, Local Burgy, Little Truc, and Chill Out. Proceeds from ticket sales — $15 in advance at 2019sunsetandvines.brownpapertickets.com or $20 at the door — go directly toward purchasing food for clients who visit the Survival Center. Children 12 and under are free. Attendees are invited to enjoy a mini-Tanglewood experience by bringing a blanket or chairs and a picnic if they choose. The rain date is Sunday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

DeVries Fine Art Reception for 40th Career Anniversary

Aug. 10: DeVries Fine Art International announced it will celebrate sculptor Andrew DeVries’ 40th career anniversary with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at the DeVries Fine Art International Gallery, 62 Church St., Lenox, with picnic fare and art both inside the gallery and outside on the grounds. Rosie Porter and Tommy LeBeau will provide music. The gallery features original bronze sculptures, pastel paintings, and watercolors by the artist. New for this year is an educational room that gives a detailed description of the lost-wax process Devries uses, with a video and examples of different works in progress. DeVries began his career in Colorado by drawing dancers at the Ballet Denver Academy in 1978. Encouraged to try his hand at sculpture by the artistic director of the ballet company, he began to model figures in clay and wax. He went on to learn the lost-wax process under Lee Schenkeir and mold making under Raelee Frazier. In 1979, he cast and finished his first works in bronze. In 1984, he left for Europe, traveling to different museums in a period of self-study. Andrew entered the Paris – American Academy of Fine Arts for an academic year, then to the U.S. in the summer of 1985, settling in the small Berkshire hilltown of Middlefield, where he maintains his atelier and casting studio. His sculptures are in public and private collections worldwide. He and his wife, gallery Director Patricia Purdy, established DeVries Fine Art International in 2002.

Celebrate Holyoke

Aug. 23-25: Celebrate Holyoke, a three-day festival drawing an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people to downtown Holyoke each year, will take place at Heritage State Park. This year’s festival will include live musical performances, food and beverages from local restaurants, and goods from local artists and makers. The event’s new fiscal sponsor is Holyoke Community Media Inc., a nonprofit that seeks to promote all voices in the community through media. This year, songwriter, social commentator, storyteller, actor, and activist Arlo Guthrie returns to Holyoke on Aug. 24. The Celebrate Holyoke planning committee welcomes alcohol distributors, food trucks, restaurateurs, artisans, nonprofits, and community organizations to apply to be a part of Celebrate Holyoke at celebrateholyokemass.com/vendors. Although planning for Celebrate Holyoke has been underway for the last few months, the committee has opened up applications for volunteers during the three-day event. Volunteers are greatly needed for shifts throughout the weekend of the event.

‘Roots & Boots ’90s Electric Throwdown Tour’

Sept. 7: The Melha Shriners, in conjunction with the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, will present a day-long country music festival at the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The “Roots & Boots ’90s Electric Throwdown Tour” will bring a full day of music with six country acts, featuring nationally renowned artists Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin. Popular local bands King Kountry, Southern Rain, and Cottonwood will also perform. Ticket prices are $30 (general admission, advance sale), $35 (general admission, day of the show) and $40 (reserved seating). General admission is free for children under 5. Tickets are available online at 3countyfair.com/events. The gates will open at 10 a.m., with on-site parking available for $5 per vehicle. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages will be permitted. General admission patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets; however, beach umbrellas and pop-up tents are not allowed. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact event chair Shonn Monday at (413) 800-2312.

RVCC Golf Tournament

Sept. 13: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a multi-faceted mental-health agency, will hold its fourth annual golf tournament fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. The event is presented by Action Ambulance Services. The funds raised will help RVCC to continue providing mental health and other essential supportive services to more than 7,000 individuals yearly throughout the Pioneer Valley. The cost per golfer is $100 and includes greens fees, a golf cart, gift bag, lunch, and dinner. Golfers will also be able to participate in a raffle and silent auction. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. There will also be contests on the course, with prizes donated by Marcotte Ford and Teddy Bear Pools. Other tournament sponsors include HCN, Unidine, PeoplesBank, CINTAS, Goss & McLain Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency, BMC HealthNet Plan, and Jefferson Radiology. For more information on sponsorships, in-kind donations, and registration, contact Angela Callahan, RVCC’s Marketing and Development specialist, at (413) 841-3546 or [email protected]. Information is also available at www.rvcc-inc.org or by visiting River Valley Counseling Center’s Facebook page.

Golf Tournament to Fight Childhood Hunger

Sept. 30: It’s a sad reality that one in six children in the U.S. goes hungry every day, but it’s a reality Feed the Kids is trying to change. The group will hold its second annual charity golf tournament to benefit No Kid Hungry and the HPS Weekend Backpack Program at Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. No Kid Hungry is a national organization that raises funds to support school breakfast programs, summer meals, afterschool meals, and more for children throughout the country. The HPS Weekend Backpack Program distributes bags of nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals to children at the end of each week that they can enjoy over the weekend. Feed the Kids is currently seeking donations for the tournament’s silent auction, individual and corporate sponsors, and, of course, golfers. Check-in for the scramble-format tournament will begin at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. The fee is $160 per golfer, which includes greens fees, driving range, cart use, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner, and a gift bag. There will also be prizes, a raffle, and an auction. To make a cash donation, donate an item for the raffle or auction, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or register to golf or for the dinner, visit feedthekidsgolf.com.

Healthcare Heroes

Oct. 17: The third annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Sheraton Springfield from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Healthcare Heroes, a recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched in 2017 by HCN and BusinessWest. The program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and people providing that care. The class of 2019 will be profiled in the Sept. 2 issue of BusinessWest, and will be feted at the Oct. 25 gala. Tickets will go on sale in August. Healthcare Heroes sponsors include American International College (presenting sponsor), Development Associates (partner sponsor), Comcast (partner sponsor), and Elms College (supporting sponsor). Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

‘One Ocean, One People’

Oct. 24: Springfield College will host deep ocean explorer and environmentalist Fabien Cousteau and explorer and filmmaker Céline Cousteau for an evening titled “One Ocean, One People: The Cousteau Legacy and a Call for Environmental Action,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Fabien and Céline are the grandchildren of legendary explorer Jacque-Yves Cousteau. This event is free and open to the public. Both Fabien and Céline will highlight their commitment to fulfilling their family’s legacy of protecting and preserving the planet’s extensive and endangered marine inhabitants and habitats. Fabien stresses the need for bold and innovative thinking to progress conservation efforts worldwide. He encourages individuals to follow their own curiosity in developing cutting-edge solutions that can address regional and global environmental challenges. Through powerful storytelling, Céline uses her voyages around the world to offer a thoughtful perspective on the connection of the environment to populations around the world and how this knowledge is vital to the future of each of us on the planet.

People on the Move

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People on the Move

Amy Roberts

Steven Gardner

Jacquelyn Guzie

Nicole Stevenson

Tom Senecal, president and CEO of PeoplesBank, announced four appointments: Amy Roberts to senior vice president and chief Human Resources officer, Steven Gardner to assistant vice president and East Longmeadow Banking Center manager, Jacquelyn Guzie to assistant vice president and regional manager for First Suffield Bank (a division of PeoplesBank), and Nicole Stevenson to West Springfield Banking Center manager. Roberts oversees all human-resources and employee-engagement activities for 325 employees spread over 21 banking centers and three additional locations under development in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She leads a team that is responsible for talent recruitment and development, HR compliance, benefits, employee relations, compensation management, and HR-related associate communication. She has extensive experience in leadership development and coaching, change management, performance improvement, organizational learning and development, and employee engagement, as well as more than 20 years of experience serving in leadership positions in human resources. She holds a master’s degree in human resource development from American International College and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bridgewater State University. She has also earned certificates in leadership development and succession planning, talent development and retention, and human capital management principles from the Human Capital Institute. Roberts’ volunteer service includes serving as a board member for the Center for Human Development, the United Way of Hampshire County, Leadership Pioneer Valley, and the STCC Foundation, as well as serving as an advisory board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters and a Read Aloud volunteer for Link to Libraries. In his new position, Gardner oversees and manages all aspects of a full-service banking center, including staffing, sales, lending, operations, business development, and community relations. He has 18 years of financial-services and banking experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and an associate degree in retail management from Holyoke Community College. He serves as vice president of the East Longmeadow Rotary Club, is a member of the ERC5 and West of the River chambers of commerce, and is a volunteer for Revitalize CDC and Junior Achievement. In her new position, Guzie is responsible for assisting in the growth of relationships for the Connecticut region. She has 20 years of banking experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate degree in business administration from the New England College of Business and Finance. She has served as treasurer of Suffield Chamber of Commerce and president of Suffield Rotary Club, is a member of the Asnuntuck Community College Foundation, and has volunteered for Suffield on the Green, the Suffield Business Showcase, and the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. In her new position, Stevenson oversees and manages all aspects of the West Springfield banking center, including staffing, sales, operations, business development, and community relations. She will also ensure that the banking center exceeds service and sales goals, provides excellent customer service, operates according to all bank policies and procedures, and serves as a leader within the community. She has 10 years of banking experience. She holds an associate degree in business administration and management from Holyoke Community College. Her volunteer service includes serving as a committee member for the West Springfield St Patrick’s Day, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade, and the Agawam St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. She also served as booth chair for Credit for Life Springfield and is a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, second vice president of the Safe Deposit Group of Western Mass., financial group volunteer for Rays of Hope, and a volunteer for Rebuilding Together. She is a member of the finance group for JDRF, the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

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Kevin Hurley

Kevin DeMarco

Darcy Lyle

Waterford Hotel Group announced three appointments at the Williams Inn. Kevin Hurley has been appointed general manager, Kevin DeMarco was named executive chef, and Darcy Lyle is director of sales. The new Williams Inn, located at the corner of Latham and Spring streets in Williamstown, will open on Aug. 15. Owned by Williams College, the inn will replace the current Williams Inn, which will continue to operate through July 31. With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hurley has dedicated his career to the hospitality industry by taking on various roles at several hotels and resorts in the U.S. in addition to his native Canada. Prior to joining the Williams Inn, he worked as assistant general manager at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vt. He has also held posts at Omni Hotels and Resorts, the storied Charles Hotel in Cambridge, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bishops University in Sherbrook, Quebec and later went on to earn a master certificate in hospitality management from Cornell University. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., DeMarco has honed his culinary skills up and down the East Coast over the past 13 years. He joins the Williams Inn team from the Newport Restaurant Group in Newport, R.I. His last post was as chef tournant at Castle Hill Inn, a historic Relais & Châteaux property in Newport. He also worked at Grande’s Bella Cucina in Palm Beach, Fla. and Public Kitchen & Bar in Providence. He is a SWE-certified specialist of wine and spirits. Lyle brings a wealth of knowledge to the Williams Inn with 28 years of experience in the hospitality and sales industry. Prior to joining the Williams Inn, she worked in sales at the Clark Art Institute, and has also held positions in operations and sales at numerous hotels throughout the upstate New York region, as well as the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Assoc. She attended Herkimer Community College, where she received a degree in tourist facilities and management promotion. While in school, she interned with Disney, where she found her passion for the hospitality and tourism industry.

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Commissioners representing their respective Hampden and Hampshire county communities selected Kimberly Robinson to take the helm of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission as current Executive Director Tim Brennan prepares to bring his more than four decades of service in that role to a close this summer. Since 2011, Robinson has been executive director of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency, which serves three counties anchored by Metro Reno, Nevada. Previous posts held by Robinson also include head planner for the city of Detroit and planning manager for the Washoe County Department of Community Development. Pending a successful contract negotiation, Robinson and Brennan will work together to identify a time over the next few months for the transition to occur.

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Aimee Dalenta

Nancy Ward

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced the appointment of Aimee Dalenta as chair of the Early Childhood Education Department and Nancy Ward as Early Education and Care Pathways grant and activity director. Among Dalenta’s roles is to oversee STCC’s new child development associate (CDA) plus certificate of completion program, which is designed for early-childhood educators and school paraprofessionals who want to get their CDA credential and earn college credit at the same time. Dalenta, a professional in the field of education for 14 years, has held roles as a classroom teacher, owned and operated her own preschool, and served as an educational consultant. She has worked at the college level for six years, training future teachers to succeed in the classroom. She will earn a doctorate in education from American International College in August. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Springfield College and master’s degree in education from Western New England University. In her new role, Ward will help launch STCC’s new child development associate (CDA) plus certificate of completion program. She has worked in the field of early education and care since 1987, when she began working as a resource developer at New England Farm Workers’ Council’s voucher child-care program. She became the director of the program in 1989 and continued in that role for 14 years. Ward also worked in the Early Childhood Department at the Collaborative for Educational Services for 15 years, in a variety of positions supporting the professional development of early educators. She holds a master’s of education degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in literacy from Lesley University in Cambridge. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at UMass Amherst.

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Darlene Mark

David Babine

Monson Savings Bank announced that Darlene Mark has joined the bank as vice president and commercial loan officer, and David Babine has come on board as the bank’s newest mortgage loan originator. Formerly with Country Bank, Mark has been in banking for 20 years. Her entire banking career has been spent in commercial lending as a credit analyst, portfolio manager, and presently as a commercial loan officer. She has a bachelor’s degree and MBA in business administration from Western New England University and is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies at Babson College. Actively involved in the community, she is a finance committee member of Ludlow Boys and Girls Club and volunteers for Junior Achievement. Babine brings close to 20 years of experience in banking, many of those in residential lending. He is a graduate of Westfield State College with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also obtained a master’s degree in education psychology and an advanced graduate degree in guidance counseling from the American International College. He has spent some time as a school counselor at various local high schools and volunteered as a local athletic coach.

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Thomas Senecal

On June 20, the Horace Smith Fund held its 120th corporators’ meeting at the Carriage House of Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. Present at the annual meeting were the corporators who unanimously voted to elect Thomas Senecal, president of PeoplesBank, as a new Corporator. Senecal has more than 25 years of experience in the financial-services industry. In 2016, he was elected president and CEO of PeoplesBank, previously serving as the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. He is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and is a certified public accountant. He also attended the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College. In addition to his new appointment with the Horace Smith Fund, Senecal also serves as a corporator for Loomis Communities. Following the annual meeting, the Horace Smith Fund awarded $411,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students who will be pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees this fall.

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Lauryn Picknelly

Lauryn Picknelly, a fourth-generation Picknelly, recently joined the family business, Peter Pan Bus Lines, as assistant controller. She graduated magna cum laude from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. She then worked for a year in Hartford at Deloitte before joining the family business.

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Jack Vadnais

Michael Johnson

Freedom Credit Union (FCU), a Springfield-based, full-service financial institution with 11 branches throughout Western Mass., announced it now offers an in-house FCU Investment Services division, growing and enhancing a service it previously outsourced. As part of this expansion, Jack Vadnais was named director of FCU Investment Services, and Michael Johnson was hired as associate director. As director, Vadnais will manage all aspects of the division and assist clients in achieving their financial goals. He has been working with members of Freedom for eight years as a financial advisor. A Navy veteran, he is a graduate of Bridgewater State College, a certified financial planner, and a licensed insurance agent. In his role as associate director, Johnson will work mainly with Freedom’s clients in the Franklin County area, advising them about their investment portfolios and providing information about the credit union’s available financial services. Prior to joining Freedom, Johnson served for nearly 15 years as vice president and financial advisor at Greenfield Cooperative Bank. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from UMass Amherst and is a Paul Harris Fellow. A former long-time member of the Rotary Club of Franklin County, twice serving as its president, he also served as vice president of the Greenfield Community College Foundation.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Eversource Receives Award for Supporting Employees in the Military

BOSTON — Eversource Energy has been selected as a winner of the 2019 Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the government’s highest honor for a company for its support of employees who participate in the U.S. National Guard and Reserves. Eversource is one of only 15 companies nationwide that were selected among more than 2,400 nominations. The award is the result of the perseverance of Bill Gelinas, a control-room supervisor for Eversource in Berlin, Conn. Gelinas wanted to show his appreciation for the support he received from the company and its employees throughout his 15-year military service, which included four overseas deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Gelinas said he was deeply touched by the warmth and support he has received from his Eversource colleagues, especially during his numerous deployments. Each time he went overseas, he was overwhelmed by thoughtful care packages and almost daily encouraging e-mails from employees and company leaders. It also made him empathetic of other soldiers who didn’t have a support system like he did. The Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is administered by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program that since 1966 has promoted relations and understanding between military reservists and their civilian employers. The winning companies will be invited to Washington, D.C. to receive the award from the Secretary of Defense at a ceremony held at the Pentagon in August.

Holyoke Mall Celebrates 40th Anniversary

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall marked its 40th anniversary on July 5. Since opening in 1979, Holyoke Mall has established itself as the largest shopping destination in Western Mass., currently offering more than 150 dining, entertainment, and retail destinations. Throughout the last 40 years, Pyramid Management Group has continued to adapt, evolve, and thrive in an ever-changing market. In 1995, the shopping center expanded, adding an additional 500,000 square feet, and welcomed big-box tenants such as Best Buy and Target. Traditionally located in free-standing or strip-mall locations, the addition of these anchor tenants began an industry-wide trend. Over the years, Holyoke Mall has welcomed Massachusetts’ first Hobby Lobby, and the Xfinity Store, Toys R Us, and Christmas Tree Shops’ first in-mall locations. The center also continues to attract and expand its dining and entertainment options, most recently adding 110 Grill, Flight Fit N Fun, Round1 Bowling & Amusement, and Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Stores celebrating 40 years at Holyoke Mall include American Eagle, Foot Locker, Gap, GNC, JCPenney, Kay Jewelers, Motherhood Maternity, and the Greek Place.

Florence Bank a Winner in 2019 Banking Choice Awards

FLORENCE — Florence Bank accepted three of the four potential awards for banking excellence in Western Mass. and took part in a panel discussion at the Bank Best Expo! at MGM Springfield on June 28. As part of the 2019 Banking Choice Awards review by 278,359 independent consumers in a double-blind scientific study, Florence Bank came out on top in Western Mass. in almost every category. At the expo, Monica Curhan, the bank’s senior vice president and Marketing director, accepted two first-place awards, for customer service and overall quality, and a second-place honor for excellence in technology and tools. Curhan also sat on a panel of bankers whose institutions consistently rank at the top in independent consumer surveys to discuss best industry practices. She was joined by Stephen Lewis, president of Thomaston Savings Bank and chairman of the Connecticut Bankers Assoc.; Todd Tallman, president and treasurer of Cornerstone Bank in Massachusetts; and Mark Bodin, president of Savings Bank of Walpole in New Hampshire. The Banking Choice Awards recognize banks that receive the highest ratings from their own customers in four categories: customer service, technology, community contribution, and overall quality.

Different Leaf Magazine Announces Premiere Issue

NORTHAMPTON — July marks the publication of the premiere issue of Different Leaf magazine, a journal of cannabis culture. Targeted to readers 45 and over, Different Leaf’s editorial content covers the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in Massachusetts and makes it accessible for consumers who are new to cannabis and those looking for new ways to integrate it into their lives. Launching with a quarterly publication schedule, regular features in Different Leaf will include “Merch + More,” a roundup of cannabis products from Massachusetts and beyond including smoking accessories, THC and CBD products, and books. The back of the book contains practical, educational information on using cannabis for health and wellness, cooking, nutrition, fitness, sexuality, pets, and more. Features will look in depth at innovators in the industry, medical news, and social and cultural issues surrounding the legalization of cannabis. Different Leaf will depart from the more traditional publishing model of posting text-based content online and will instead launch a companion podcast series with the October issue. The podcast will expand on the topics in the print magazine and delve into issues and stories that don’t mesh with a print publication timetable. A calendar of events that tie into the print publication is also planned.

Bay Path’s Leadership and Organizational Studies Program Nationally Ranked

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s bachelor of arts (BA) in leadership and organizational studies (LOS) has been named among the top 20 online programs in the country, as ranked by thebestschools.org. According to the site, bachelor-degree programs in leadership and organizational studies were ranked based on several categories, including academic excellence, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation, range of degree programs, and strength of online-instruction methodology. Bay Path’s program, offered by its American Women’s College, was acknowledged for its accelerated degree program and its distinct Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders program. The BA in leadership and organizational studies at the American Women’s College offers 100% online or a combination of online and on-campus courses, with six different start dates per year. The program is offered in an accelerated version, and has the flexibility to be taken full-time or part-time. It also includes access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.

Miller Dyer Spears Selected as Architect for WSU’s Parenzo Hall Renovation

WESTFIELD — Miller Dyer Spears (MDS) has been chosen as the architectural firm to design Westfield State University’s (WSU) $40 million, multi-year Parenzo Hall renovation project. Following a request for proposals set forth by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Massachusetts Designer Selection Board (an autonomous, 11-member board) reviewed and selected Boston-based MDS from three finalists among more than 20 applicants. Westfield State received $21.25 million in state funding last year for the renovation of Parenzo Hall, the university’s oldest building, which opened in 1956. Nearly matching the state’s $21.25 million investment, WSU will invest approximately $20 million of university funds into the project. The renovations will create two new centers — the Center for Innovation in Education and Industry Partnerships and the Center for Student Success and Engagement. The Center for Innovation in Education and Industry Partnerships will leverage technology to serve as the nexus for innovative collaboration in Western Mass., partnering with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and industry partners. It will teach students and community partners how to engage productively in online-hybrid environments that increase flexibility for students, facilitate co-enrollment, expand course choices, and provide a bridge to employment. The Center for Student Success and Engagement will address the student-outcomes goals of WSU’s Vision Project (increasing retention and graduation rates, and reducing the achievement gap). The project will also address the continuing decline in the number of working-age adults. The center will increase student preparation for advanced learning and support exploration of career pathways in elementary and high schools to prepare them for on-the-job training. In addition to the centers, several academic departments will be located in the renovated facility, including Education and Political Science.

AIC Celebrates Rex’s Pantry Garden with Ribbon Cutting

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) recently expanded its efforts to help serve the community with the official ribbon cutting for the Rex’s Pantry Garden. Rex’s Pantry was launched in December 2017 in an effort to provide the less fortunate in Springfield with hot meals, canned food, and other living necessities. Since its founding, Rex’s Pantry has served more than 2,000 meals and collected thousands of pounds of canned goods. Rex, a yellowjacket, is the AIC mascot. The Rex’s Pantry Garden, located on the AIC campus in the heart of the city, is the newest addition to the Rex’s Pantry initiative. The first harvest will include tomatoes and pumpkins. The tomatoes will be distributed to neighborhood residents, who often do not have the resources to purchase fresh produce. Pumpkins will be given to local children during the Halloween season. Until one month ago, the Rex’s Pantry Garden was a long-standing vacant lot, but the plot was transformed by the C&W Services grounds crew at the college. Local businesses also donated to the creation of the garden, including Associated Building Wreckers, C&W Services, Capone’s Pool Water, GMH Fence Co., Go Graphix, Ondrick Natural Earth, and Wallace Tree Service. Student-athletes and representatives from the AIC basketball, ice hockey, rugby, and wrestling teams, along with student groups — including IMPACT, a residential community for AIC students in pursuit of leadership experiences in and outside the classroom, and the Student Nurses Assoc. — have supported Rex’s Pantry by serving hot meals throughout the academic year. AIC staff and student volunteers will maintain the garden throughout the growing season.

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Construction to Begin at Paramount, Massasoit House Hotel

SPRINGFIELD — Saying he is “bullish” on downtown Springfield, Gov. Charlie Baker was among a group of local and state officials who gathered recently to ceremonially break ground on a $38 million restoration of the Paramount Theater and Massasoit House Hotel. The project will transform the Paramount, which opened 90 years ago as a vaudeville theater, into a performing-arts center, while the adjoining Massasoit building will become an 85-room boutique hotel. The property was purchased in 2011 by the New England Farm Workers Council. The 85-room hotel is expected to be completed by December 2020, with the theater expected to finish a year after that. Main Street Hospitality — whose properties include the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Hotel on North in Pittsfield, and the Porches Inn at MASS MoCA in North Adams — will manage the new Massasoit House Hotel. Main Street CEO Sarah Eustis has been looking to enter the Springfield market for a few years. Project funding involves roughly $20 million from state and federal historic tax credits and a federal opportunity-zone tax credit. The project will also reap $3.8 million in HUD Section 108 loan funds through the city and the federal government, a $2 million state grant, and private funding.

Employer Confidence Stabilizes in June

BOSTON — Employer confidence stabilized in Massachusetts during June despite a continued swirl of conflicting economic and political signals around the globe. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose 0.5 points to 57.6 last month, rebounding from a May drop that left it at its lowest level since October 2016. The Index has declined 3.7 points since June 2018 but remains within optimistic territory. And though confidence levels are virtually unchanged since January, the AIM Index reflects constantly changing headlines about international trade, economic growth, and the direction of interest rates. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth rose 0.3 points to 61.2, while the U.S. Index rose 3 points to 58.0. The Massachusetts reading has declined 1.6 points during the past 12 months, and the U.S. reading has dropped 2.0 points during the same period. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, rose 0.2 points to 56.2. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, gained 0.8 points to 59.0, 4.5 points lower than a year ago. The Employment Index declined 0.4 points for the month and 2.2 percent for 12 months. Analysts say employers continue to struggle to find qualified workers in a state economy with a 2.9% jobless rate.

SBA Awards $100,000 for Veteran-owned Small-business Growth Training Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a partnership with the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN) to establish a pilot training program for military veterans who are small-business owners and their immediate family members. The program will equip these entrepreneurs with the resources and networks necessary to grow their small businesses. Starting in September, this 26-week program based in Portsmouth, N.H. will feature 13 weeks of Saturday-morning classroom sessions with 12 to 20 participants, as well as 13 weeks of peer-to-peer mentoring sessions. The course curriculum will include strategic planning, financial management, cash-flow forecasting, marketing the small business, sales methods, human resources, developing a growth plan, access to capital, legal issues, and government contracting. Applicants must be a current business owner with at least one year of operation and one employee (not including the owner), and annual revenues of $75,000 or more.  Also required is the passion, dedication, and commitment to grow the small business. Veteran business owners interested in finding out more information or applying for the September 2019 program can visit vetrn.org to complete an application, or e-mail [email protected].

Massachusetts Credit Unions Unite to Support ‘A Bed for Every Child’

MARLBOROUGH — Ronald McLean, president and CEO of the Cooperative Credit Union Assoc. Inc. (CCUA), on behalf of Massachusetts credit unions, along with members of the Massachusetts Credit Unions Social Responsibility Committee, presented a check for $202,725 to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless at the third Annual Stephen D. Jones Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament in support of the “A Bed for Every Child” campaign. Massachusetts credit unions have supported the coalition for more than two decades, surpassing more than $2 million in donations and providing blankets, toys, and books to help families in need. In 2018, Massachusetts credit unions raised $202,725 through efforts including the Stephen D. Jones Charity Golf Tournament and a variety of credit-union-driven initiatives. The need for “A Bed for Every Child” reaches all cities and towns in Massachusetts. “A Bed for Every Child” began when a concerned inner-city public-school teacher reached out to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. At the time, the teacher was seeing an increase in the number of students who did not have a bed of their own. Robyn Frost, executive director of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, said demand continues to outpace the coalition’s capacity.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Teresa’s Enterprises Inc., 378 Walnut St. Ext., Agawam, MA 01001. Louis F. Bonavita, 67 Alexander Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Operation of on-premises services of beverage, food, and entertainment.

AMHERST

Victor Ivancev, DMD P.C., 148 Amity St. Amherst, MA 01002. Victor Ivancev, 88 Silver St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Dental services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Site Welding Services Corporation, 475 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Justin Howell, same. Welding business.

FEEDING HILLS

Tint Zone Corp., 79 Farmington Circle, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Vyacheslav Babinov, same. Auto window tinting.

HATFIELD

Renew Window Cleaning Inc., 2 Prospect St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Melody Edwards, same. Residential and commercial cleaning services.

MONSON

Radishes Inc., 27 Margaret St., Monson, MA 01057. Alison Metcalfe, same. Manage a hair salon and spa.

NORTHAMPTON

Salsa Gypsies Inc., 80 Damon Road Apt. 7302, Northampton, MA 01060. Maricel Lucero, same. Organize and facilitate cultural trips to Cuba.

PITTSFIELD

RW Gavin III Contracting Inc., 80 Plinn St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Roger W. Gavin, same. General contracting.

Win Place Show Live Another Life Inc., 310 Shore Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jennifer B. Sabino, same. The rescue of horses and rehabbing them for placement in appropriate homes.

SOUTHWICK

Renegade Souls Inc., 490 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Robert Plati, same. Charity motorcycle rides for various organizations and individuals needing funding.

SPRINGFIELD

Rudra San Inc., 90 Middle St., Springfield, MA 01104. Joshua Marrero, 965 Berkshire Ave., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Operate a food truck that serves hot/cold food.

5 Starcarpet Inc., 106 Edgemont St, Springfield, MA 01109. Johnatan S, Alvarado, same. Floor installations.

711 Andy Realty Inc., 711 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Ravinder Arora, 191 Elm St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Real estate.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Teiba Inc., 392 Amostown Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Falih Hasan Sofaji, same. Facilitates international trades.

WESTFIELD

The Great Pretenders Inc., 49 Simmons Brook Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Patricia Labelle, same. To promote, sponsor, and support musical related programs and services to those assisting in and primary activities are by and for individuals that has been officially diagnosed with breast cancer.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of June and July 2019.

AMHERST

Fisher Machine Repair
1335 Bay Road
Ian Fisher

White Pine Institute
86 Henry St.
Sharon Weizenbaum

Word Up Translations
159 Summer St., Apt. 3
Fei Ge

BELCHERTOWN

Belchertown Photos
48 Warner St.
Randi Shenkman

Bulldog Finish Carpentry
3 Mill Valley Road
Anthony Trifone Jr.

Empowering Presence Doula
24 Howard St.
Kelly Bottari

Jennifer Belanger, RD
154 Chauncey Walker St.
Jennifer Belanger

Rustic Fusion
2 Stadler St.
Christopher Snow

CHICOPEE

A and L Love Daycare
389 Chicopee St.
Licy Cruz de Núñez

Iosis Health Fitness Performance
2 West St.
Horace Smikle

Kris Dawson Construction
31 Davenport St.
Kristopher Dawson

Lucy’s Kids Day Care
20 Duncan St.
Lucila Sanchez

Twin Brushes Painting
51 Lincoln St.
Justin Marcoux

DEERFIELD

Bloody Brook Farm
144 North Main St.
Janet Kelley, Steven Kelley

EASTHAMPTON

Borges Home Inspections
13 Gaugh St.
Nick Borges

Elite Home Care Agency & Training Enterprises
184 Northampton St., Building 3
Maureen Cote, Adam Kinney

Ryan Askew Web Design & Development
123 Union St., #202
Ryan Askew

EAST LONGMEADOW

The Arbors Kids at East Longmeadow
126 Industrial Dr.
Jason Robertson

Lussier & Sons Construction
43 Breezy Knoll
Steve Lussier

HADLEY

Pilates Business Pro
104 Russell St.
Pilates Studio Inc.

HOLYOKE

Finish Line #279
50 Holyoke St.
The Finish Line Inc.

Finish Line #2178
400 Whitney Ave.
The Finish Line Inc.

High Muzik
344 High St.
Ismael Rodriguez

Kennedy Creative
24 Old Jarvis Ave.
Thomas Kennedy

Lyman Laundry
228 Lyman St.
Bonnie Pan, Chi-Ping Pan

M.O. Drywall Interiors
164 Race St., Suite 102
Michelle Ochoa

Paper City Car Wash
990 Main St.
Bryan Marcotte, Michael Filomeno, Michael Marcotte

Route 202 Liquors
518 Westfield Road
Vimal Patel, Shivani Patel

Unity Financial & Insurance
330 Whitney Ave.
Robert Houle

GREENFIELD

Bannister Painting Co.
55 Freeman Dr.
Jared Bannister

Beck’s Automotive
144 Shelburne Road
Lancelot Beck Sr.

Camelot Carpet Cleaners
305 Wells St.
Cameron Ward

Dave’s Auto Restoration
1399 Bernardston Road
David Peters

Design Consultants
27 James St.
Alison Smith

G & P Land Services
84 Munson St.
Leonard Gould

Kate’s Threads
94 Meridian St.
Kate Broughton

Litterwalking, LLC
13 Wisdom Place
Christopher Therien

MJM Aviation
108 Hastings St.
Michael McIntyre

Rachael Jaquay Photography
17 Frederick Road
Rachael Jaquay

Rite Aid #10074
107 Main St.
Maxi Drug Inc.

Roberto’s Pizzeria
80 Federal St.
Jorge Naranjo, Rhina Naranjo

The Siren Salon
259 Federal St.
Laurie Paul, Kristine Bergeron

Speedway Auto
366 Deerfield St.
John Metelica

Valerie Agnew Massage
277 Main St.
Valerie Agnew

LONGMEADOW

Heromat
97 Ardsley Road
Cordelia Vahadji

Longmeadow High School Boys Volleyball Booster Club
534 Park Dr.
Lamis Jarvinen

Paper White Homes
260 Blueberry Hill Road
Sarah Canina

Susan Carson Art
125 Franklin Road
Susan Carson

LUDLOW

George Simons & Son
736 East St.
William Simons, Despina Simons

J.L. Massa Collection Specialist Inc.
287 Miller St.
John Massa

Ludlow Nail and Spa
433 Center St., Suite 11
Dan Yan Huang

NORTHAMPTON

Andres Tamayo Medical Device Consulting
62 Forbes Ave.
Andres Tamayo

Born Again Vintage & Consignment
4 Old South St.
Laura Burke

Celia’s Voice Studio
75 West St., #8
Celia Miller

Northampton Open Media
380 Elm St.
Peter Williams

Nubbernaut
292½ South St.
Kevin Hulse

Prism, a Salon
151 Main St.
Sheri Roxo

SPRINGFIELD

2 Lit Smoke Shop, LLC
217B Berkshire Ave.
Wilfred Touret

413 Let’s Grow
156½ Main St.
Teddy Williams

AD Trucking
17 Jefferson Ave.
Alex Duran

Ashley Discount Market
666 Belmont St.
Ashok Sarki

Botanica Chango Olofina
1102 State St.
Maria Vidal

DM Construction
114 Helberg Road
Daniel McMaster

Envy Nails & Spa
1777 Boston Road
Kathy Mai

Escobar’s Royalty Barbers
927 Belmont Ave.
Lorencito Escobar

Friendly Market
156-158 Island Pond Road
Amir Paracha

Garriga & Co.
2 Second St.
Cordero Garriga

Gator Jazz Enterprises
63 Green Lane
Walter Woodgett

Jorge Movie Production
1145 Liberty St.
Jorge Rafael

Knowledge Sculpture Wave
92 Kenyon St.
Kevin Watts

LB Global Inc.
1500 Main St.
Leia Bhuiya

Launch and Stand Out
61 Pheland St.
Mychal Connolly

Law Office of Daniel Pava
1380 Main St.
Daniel Pava

Mike & David Limited
581 Union St.
Bernard Singleton

Monet Media Productions
127 Cloran St.
Carlos Monet

Next Step Nursery & Preschool
850 Parker St.
Filomena Francheschi

Open for Business
32 Ruby Road
Thomas Wheeler Lewis

Quick Pic
1343 Carew St.
Amir Paracha

See Brian Write
15 Rockland St.
Brian LeTendre

Solique Hair
33 Villa Park Way
Dania Scott

WESTFIELD

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Apple New England, LLC
441 East Main St.

Current Decor
1050 Russell Road
Sarah Nuttall

Dan Orszulak Windows & Siding
16 School St.
Dan Orszulak

DAS Alarm Systems Inc.
845 Airport Industrial Park Road
DAS Alarm Systems Inc.

La Galleria Antiques & Collectibles
30 Noble St.
Eliezer Garcia

Yellow Stonehouse Farm
354 Root Road
Constance Adams

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Affordable Home Improvements
77 Allison Lane
Stokley Comrie

ATC Group Services, LLC
73 William Franks Dr.
Sherie Garber

B & H Auto Repair and Tires, LLC
21 Sumner St.
Hashim Adwan

Cosgrove Construction
77 Heywood Ave.
Joseph Cosgrove

Dave Ruelle’s Hobbies
55 Exposition Ter.
David Ruelle

Firehouse Fudge Sauce, LLC
86 Trinity Dr.
Lisa Foley

Partners Restaurant at the Cup
240 Westfield St.
Mark Tansey

Rainbow Nursery School
42 Sheridan Ave.
Marianne Moran

Russo Opticians Inc.
1025 Westfield St.
Karen Drudi

WILBRAHAM

ASM Exporting, LLC
1 Craigwood Ter.
Saif Alqaysi

Expert Bind
15 Longvier Dr.
Gerard Berthiaume

Flannery & Co. Realtors
3 Springfield St., Unit 1
Donald Flannery

Poulin Woodworking
8 Stonington Dr.
Scott Poulin

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Avanesian, Kerri J.
19 South Shore Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Bennett, Mark
109 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Birks, Judith M.
929 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Bourdeau, Ruth M.
103 Holiday Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Brick, Jocelyn Nicole
PO Box 1608
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Carbin, Molly A.
104 Walnut St.
Watertown, MA 02472
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Cipriani, Elizabeth
22 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Derrig, Joshua James
Derrig, Angela Marie
a/k/a Edwards, Angela Marie
81 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Dumas, Laura J.
385 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

East Coast Tree Choppers
Korniotes, Nicholas J.
139 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Elegant Home Improvement
Khivuk, Viachaslau
Khivuk, Alla Y.
3 Scarfo Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Erikson, Erik W.
P.O. Box 181
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Estrella, Carol A.
86 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Figueroa, Jamel E. L.
307 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Gaby, David P.
1105 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/18/19

Gauthier, Jason B.
Gauthier, Kelly M.
37 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Gregory, Joann J.
27 Freida St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Hankey O’Rourke Enterprises
109 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Hannah, Phillip G.
23 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Hester, Timothy J.
835 Wauwinet Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/20/19

India’s Day Care
I&GN Co. Inc.
SOS Corp.
Anderson, India Laverne
29 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Jones, Robert O.
Jones, Evelyn
a/k/a Cortes, Evelyn
95 Chapin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

L’Archeveque, Renee A.
23 Marquette St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Luces-West, Zassha L.
18 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

Lynam, Jessica E.
48 Worthington St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

McDaid, Kelly L.
45 Pleasant St., Apt A
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

McHale, John David
McHale, Kimberley Jean
387 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Mitchell, Terry C.
a/k/a Thomas, Terry
a/k/a Mitchell, Terry Charisse
1179 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Mole-Scholz, Karen M.
P.O. Box 255
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/19

Perez, Ivelise
65 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Peterson, Laurie A.
a/k/a Duby, Laurie Anne
49 North St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Pizarro, Aisha A.
58 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Reil, Gregory L.
21 Valley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Ryan, Liane Eve
a/k/a Ryan, Liane R
a/k/a Ryan-Lane, Liane Polly
11 Windsor Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Spinner, Danielle
133 Hosmer St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Swenor, Ann M.
a/k/a Williams, Ann M.
216 Windmere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Swenor, Sandra D.
a/k/a Nason, Sandra D.
216 Windmere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Thompson, Christine
a/k/a Runyon, Christine A.
120 Hamilton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Tomlinson, Bethany J.
191 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Uncle Roots
Linder, Bruce J.
51 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Vegas, Celeste M.
a/k/a Olaverria, Celeste M.
342 Dalton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Vollinger, Ashleigh Elizabeth
130 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Warren, James E.
1670 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Wasuk, Pamela J.
55 Alcore St., Apt 3
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/19

West, Teingo M.
18 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

Yard, Gary Lionel
56 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Real Estate Transactions

By
Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

163 Norton Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Shari L. Ovitt RET
Seller: Eugene H. Poissant
Date: 06/28/19

537 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Nolan
Seller: Sandra T. Ruhl
Date: 07/01/19

BERNARDSTON

224 Couch Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Coffin
Seller: Donald R. Nelson
Date: 06/20/19

218 Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Sage
Seller: Eden Pond Farm LLC
Date: 07/01/19

BUCKLAND

25 West Brown Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Peter B. Harris
Seller: Michael H. Genthner
Date: 06/28/19

COLRAIN

188 East Colrain Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Adrian Catao
Seller: Nancy M. Kloczko
Date: 06/19/19

333 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Joshua P. Jones
Seller: Steven D. Mayhew
Date: 06/21/19

13 River St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Garret R. Savoie
Seller: Garry M. Longe
Date: 06/27/19

CONWAY

80 Baptist Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jill-Beth V. Sweeney
Seller: Holly K. Michaelson
Date: 07/01/19

861 Graves Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Andrew Benko
Seller: John C. Lawless
Date: 06/25/19

624 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hillaree A. Haberle
Seller: Corse INT
Date: 06/27/19

DEERFIELD

5 Baker Lane
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Michael Ellis
Seller: Mark Bellino
Date: 06/28/19

56 Boynton Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Henry S. Swift
Seller: James J. Joslyn
Date: 06/20/19

Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

7 Hobbie Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Mary G. Baronas
Seller: Barbara A. Fingold TR
Date: 06/21/19

Jackson Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

North Main St. (off)
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

6 Robs Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Matthew C. O’Brien
Seller: Bruce A. St.Peters INT
Date: 06/20/19

14 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Stephanie Thomas
Seller: Catherine M. Latka IRT
Date: 06/21/19

GILL

52 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Thomas Chabot
Seller: Jason A. Coombs
Date: 06/21/19

Hoe Shop Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Greenfield Coop Bank
Seller: B&G Golf Associates LLC
Date: 06/20/19

231 West Gill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Greenfield Coop Bank
Seller: B&G Golf Associates LLC
Date: 06/20/19

GREENFIELD

4 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

5 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

6 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

8-10 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

88 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

92 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

100 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

364 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Lisa D. Jean
Seller: Jennifer L. Coffin
Date: 06/20/19

449 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lifeskills Inc.
Seller: Anthony D. Martino
Date: 06/28/19

280 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Patrick S. Fields
Date: 06/28/19

288 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Natalia Kina
Seller: Gamage, Marjorie E., (Estate)
Date: 06/26/19

124 Franklin St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Suzanne R. Nigro
Seller: Marion F. Jasmin
Date: 06/28/19

27 Pickett Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Parody Builders & Sons LLC
Seller: Emelia C. Grant
Date: 06/27/19

29 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Henry D. Albin
Seller: Demetrios F. Sotiropoulos
Date: 06/25/19

25 Summer St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Christopher Donelan
Seller: John F. Merrigan
Date: 06/27/19

HEATH

221 Number 9 Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Melinda K. Lannon
Seller: David J. Muenkel
Date: 06/25/19

LEVERETT

87-A Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Seth P. Lawrence-Slavas
Seller: Keith O. Kaneta
Date: 07/01/19

87-B Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Seth P. Lawrence-Slavas
Seller: Keith O. Kaneta
Date: 07/01/19

20 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Krista J. Gile
Seller: Brayton F. Wilson
Date: 06/21/19

MONTAGUE

38 Center St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Rosenberg
Seller: Peter Tomb
Date: 06/28/19

19 Central St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Galen D. Huckins
Seller: Judy Travis
Date: 06/21/19

144 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Jonas Bless
Seller: Christopher W. Martin
Date: 06/27/19

58 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Cogswell
Seller: Allyson A. Chabot
Date: 06/21/19

114 Ripley Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Peter C. Chilton
Seller: Green McKinley FT
Date: 06/27/19

11 Sunset Dr.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Nicholas B. Worthley
Seller: Dimitriou IRT
Date: 06/26/19

77 Swamp Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: David B. Lampron
Seller: Mckenney FT
Date: 06/21/19

29 Taylor Heights
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Logan E. Fannin
Seller: Nancy E. Perry
Date: 07/02/19

88 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Michael Shanahan
Seller: Kathleen Joy
Date: 06/26/19

44 West Chestnut Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert J. Defriesse
Seller: Peter R. Defriesse
Date: 06/28/19

224 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: George A. Stone
Date: 06/28/19

NEW SALEM

35 Orange Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Nanci L. Forrestall
Seller: Gregory G. Gould
Date: 06/28/19

7 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brian R. Pickell
Seller: Robert S. Cox
Date: 07/01/19

ORANGE

200 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Richard P. Marcinowski
Seller: Kathleen M. Hamel
Date: 06/28/19

32 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Halee L. Curry
Seller: Phyllis E. Smith
Date: 06/28/19

76 Marjorie St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Sicard
Seller: Sharon A. Godin
Date: 07/01/19

212 Mayo Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: April J. Rix
Seller: Peter A. Gabrenas
Date: 06/26/19

118 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Kenneth M. Donaway
Seller: Ronald Satrowsky
Date: 06/24/19

ROWE

54 Ford Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David J. Decker
Seller: Edward J. Silva
Date: 06/28/19

SHELBURNE

137 Skinner Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Katey M. Garrett
Seller: Kevin R. Shaw
Date: 06/28/19

SHUTESBURY

37 Carver Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Tyler B. Lucas
Seller: Bonnie Adams
Date: 06/26/19

67 January Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Robert D. Forman
Seller: Black Walnut RT
Date: 06/21/19

25 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert D. Smith
Seller: Peter V. Nyzio
Date: 06/24/19

161 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Stefano Secchia
Seller: Roger Schmidt
Date: 06/19/19

150 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Natalia Petruski-Ivleva
Seller: Douglas E. Abbott
Date: 06/28/19

SUNDERLAND

46 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co Inc.
Seller: 46 Old Amherst LLC
Date: 06/20/19

232 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Samantha Pelis
Seller: Krista J. Gile
Date: 06/21/19

WHATELY

8 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $462,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Richard A. Lagoy-Stowell
Date: 06/25/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

Adams St. (rear)
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Bergeron
Seller: Chagnon, Alyce J., (Estate)
Date: 06/26/19

35 Avalon Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Bakhtiyer Makhmudov
Seller: Donna L. Balise
Date: 06/19/19

80 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael Lapointe
Seller: Phyllis A. St.John
Date: 06/25/19

10 Columbus St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,500
Buyer: Andrey Shevchuk
Seller: Jiwan K. Chuwan
Date: 06/21/19

234 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jamie R. McGillicuddy
Seller: New England Developers
Date: 06/21/19

124 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Shufelt
Seller: Kortabani, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/19

359-361 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Denis Okhrimenko
Seller: Ingrid Bass
Date: 06/19/19

BLANDFORD

39 Island Acres Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $206,200
Buyer: Matthew A. Anthony
Seller: Marion C. Picard
Date: 06/21/19

BRIMFIELD

76 Apple Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Brandon Harvey
Seller: Roger L. Soucy
Date: 06/25/19

22 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Yawen Hin
Seller: Marcello Deiulis
Date: 06/20/19

250 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Kassandra Sanchez
Seller: Raymond X. St.Laurent
Date: 06/24/19

50 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Hebert
Seller: Carol A. Bailey
Date: 06/24/19

CHICOPEE

43 Asselin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/19/19

38 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Damours
Seller: Robert L. Douglass
Date: 06/26/19

5 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $256,410
Buyer: Karen Warren
Seller: Richard N. Lauzon
Date: 06/21/19

458 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sandra NT
Seller: Dominique A. Araujo
Date: 06/20/19

690 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Wayzaro Martin
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 06/21/19

16 Donald Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Brian Chapdelaine
Seller: Daniel J. Bedard
Date: 06/25/19

57 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Adan G. Garcia-Ramirez
Seller: Anujkumar Dhamija
Date: 06/26/19

254 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua I. Esteva
Seller: Alejandro Marrero
Date: 06/19/19

285 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Dominic M. Cessarini
Seller: Christine B. Brodeur
Date: 06/21/19

465 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Angelica Navedo
Seller: Guinevere Carmon
Date: 06/20/19

152 Kendall St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Karl Przechocki
Seller: Stanley J. Kopec
Date: 06/21/19

123 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Adam T. Guyette
Seller: Kirt J. Lafrance
Date: 06/27/19

82 Mount Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jasmine I. Fuentes
Seller: Therese M. Curry
Date: 06/27/19

33 Raymond Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Tricia Senuta
Seller: Robert McCarthy
Date: 06/21/19

34 Reedstone Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Lynn Lonsdale-McKenzie
Seller: Andrew M. Brunelle
Date: 06/26/19

76 Sanders St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $257,700
Buyer: Benjamin T. Strepka
Seller: Andrew P. Aubuchon
Date: 06/19/19

24 Sitnik Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Mohamad A. Baki
Seller: Jacqueline O. Plourde
Date: 06/26/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

26 Alandale Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Amber L. Legare
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 06/21/19

20 Betterly Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Justin Masse
Seller: Edmund K. Bakuli
Date: 06/19/19

15 Callender Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jeannine B. Kwatowski
Seller: Christopher Murphy
Date: 06/25/19

89 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brian Morrissette
Seller: Timothy Phelan
Date: 06/21/19

59 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Nell
Seller: Theresa Poremba
Date: 06/19/19

117 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Julie E. Quinn
Seller: Robert S. Richardson
Date: 06/21/19

10 Rankin Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Megan Walsh
Seller: Driscoll, Carol R., (Estate)
Date: 06/19/19

57 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Maureen M. Tyburski
Seller: Robert P. Doyle
Date: 06/26/19

4 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Saad W. Usmani
Seller: James G. Kantany
Date: 06/25/19

21 Voyer Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Taylor Kjar
Seller: Ofelia Ripalda-Cruz
Date: 06/21/19

52 Windsor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Cabrillo Cardiology Medical
Seller: Susan Kartiko
Date: 06/19/19

15 Yorkshire Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Castanho
Seller: John J. Zelek
Date: 06/24/19

GRANVILLE

1586 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Cody A. Depew-Paas
Seller: Carl D. Prouty
Date: 06/19/19

HAMPDEN

15 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Derek W. Waslick
Seller: Brian F. Scully
Date: 06/21/19

137 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Zachary J. Geissler
Seller: Sean P. Carey
Date: 06/20/19

22 Wehr Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Waverly T. Weinberg
Seller: John F. Ehlers
Date: 06/21/19

HOLLAND

14 Fenton St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $122,403
Buyer: Laelia LLC
Seller: Jeff D. Brackett
Date: 06/21/19

HOLYOKE

7 Applewood Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert Wade
Seller: Jesse A. Fortier
Date: 06/26/19

10 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John E. Miarecki
Seller: Christopher A. Dominguez
Date: 06/19/19

94 Columbus Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Scott J. McGinley
Seller: Alison K. Hornbeck
Date: 06/27/19

55-57 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: STP Properties LLC
Seller: GQ LLC
Date: 06/21/19

87 Farnum Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $18,250,000
Buyer: Holyoke Farms Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Holyoke Farms LLC
Date: 06/19/19

44 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Danica E. Achin
Seller: Richard S. Averill
Date: 06/26/19

25 Kane Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,700
Buyer: Caci Cabral
Seller: Mary L. Dupont
Date: 06/21/19

140-142 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Amelia Mosley
Seller: Robert D. Smith
Date: 06/21/19

85 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Maureen Staiano
Seller: Craig C. Roberts
Date: 06/24/19

130 Race St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Canal Row LLC
Seller: SCH Transition & Employment
Date: 06/26/19

65-67 Samosett St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Adrian Cardona
Seller: Nikolay A. Kushneruk
Date: 06/20/19

17 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: William P. Connor
Seller: Marina K. Huse
Date: 06/21/19

LONGMEADOW

97 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Kathryn C. Senie
Seller: Gina M. Bagley
Date: 06/19/19

23 Edward Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $476,900
Buyer: Alexander Ong
Seller: William P. Knowlton
Date: 06/26/19

1069 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kimberly Kendall
Seller: Douglas Ferro
Date: 06/21/19

61 Glenwood Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ali S. Dezfoli
Seller: Edward C. Portier
Date: 06/27/19

148 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David M. Pollard
Seller: Gregg R. Skowronski
Date: 06/26/19

110 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christen L. Brownlee
Seller: Richard P. Alvord
Date: 06/26/19

97 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Bell
Seller: Ryan M. Courtemanche
Date: 06/24/19

54 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pamela S. Lane
Seller: Michael N. Sitaras
Date: 06/21/19

17 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Harrington Holdings Inc.
Seller: Stefan O. Milan
Date: 06/21/19

132 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael E. Midura
Seller: Kevin L. Zabel
Date: 06/25/19

43 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: Thomas A. Flayhan
Seller: Thomas A. Schmitt
Date: 06/24/19

244 Overbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: PAG FT
Seller: Gregory S. Schneider
Date: 06/27/19

242 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Goldstein
Seller: Richard S. Tariff
Date: 06/27/19

93 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ellen Patton-Stanaway
Seller: Matthew P. Brais
Date: 06/20/19

359 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: John G. Bagley
Seller: Alan J. Hitchcock
Date: 06/19/19

LUDLOW

181 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Guidewire Inc.
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 06/20/19

70 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: David M. Eagleton
Seller: Kenneth R. Hamel
Date: 06/19/19

74 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Michele L. Labier
Seller: David M. Pollard
Date: 06/20/19

16 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Gabriel Deleon
Seller: Amanda L. Wojcik
Date: 06/21/19

43 Hampshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Jacquelyn J. Pagan
Seller: M. L. Bradway-Marshall
Date: 06/19/19

609 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Gavioli
Seller: Bruce W. Peacey
Date: 06/26/19

30 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: David Reynolds
Seller: Christopher J. Lemek
Date: 06/27/19

347 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amanda Heard
Seller: Steven J. Dasilva
Date: 06/27/19

172 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ronald Cherry
Seller: Branco Construction LLC
Date: 06/27/19

5 Victoria Ter.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ashlie M. Hurley
Seller: Alan M. Blake
Date: 06/26/19

66 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Derek J. Alves
Seller: Richard Zanetti
Date: 06/26/19

MONSON

20 Ayers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Raymond
Seller: USA VA
Date: 06/27/19

3 Betty Jean Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Peter T. Gallagher
Seller: Sarah B. Puffer-Caron
Date: 06/27/19

4 Heritage Lane
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Charnette A. Porter
Seller: Evan G. Carrara
Date: 06/26/19

6 King Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Hayden
Seller: Stephen W. Aldrich
Date: 06/26/19

156 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $288,400
Buyer: Angel L. Andino
Seller: Brian P. Heroux
Date: 06/20/19

125 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marshall Hood
Seller: Ross C. Larson
Date: 06/19/19

194 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Craig M. Jaremczuk
Seller: Angel L. Andino
Date: 06/20/19

MONTGOMERY

1578 Russell Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Peter L. Choquette
Seller: Paula Stipek-Long
Date: 06/25/19

PALMER

14 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Andre Masterson
Seller: Jonathan B. Martin
Date: 06/24/19

15 Country Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Psyris
Seller: Gerald G. Belisle
Date: 06/26/19

4026-4028 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Bartels
Seller: Barbara J. Emly
Date: 06/24/19

4 Pioneer Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Darren J. Costa
Seller: Larry E. Grenon
Date: 06/27/19

690 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Shelby F. Lamothe
Seller: Altheada G. Hammond
Date: 06/21/19

365 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Waseem Ahmad
Seller: Marc A. Lenart
Date: 06/21/19

77-81 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Merrimack Institute LLC
Seller: Waseem Ahmad
Date: 06/19/19

4 Walters Way
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Benjamin Schenkman
Seller: Gary A. Blanchette
Date: 06/21/19

SOUTHWICK

12 Fenton Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Timothy McWade
Seller: Patrick M. Coty
Date: 06/26/19

South View Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Susan A. Leavitt
Seller: Carrolo, Virginia A., (Estate)
Date: 06/24/19

SPRINGFIELD

62 Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Yanelis A. Rodriguez
Seller: Donald Coleman
Date: 06/21/19

Allen St. (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Bukowski Construction LLC
Seller: John A. Grimaldi
Date: 06/26/19

126-128 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Torry Gajda
Seller: Graduate Housing Services
Date: 06/21/19

76-78 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Birch Properties LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 06/20/19

23 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/24/19

90 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joseph Dambrosio
Seller: James E. Dambrosio
Date: 06/21/19

90 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

758 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Husam Abdulazeez
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 06/27/19

104 Caseland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Amarilis Torres
Seller: Christopher P. Shelley
Date: 06/25/19

22-24 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

75 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Steven O. Chapman
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 06/27/19

76 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,800
Buyer: Eric S. Adams
Seller: Ursprung, Elisabeth C., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

26 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Wilfredo Nunez-Quiles
Seller: Hector Perez
Date: 06/24/19

19 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn Donah
Seller: David Starr
Date: 06/27/19

1361 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

293 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

20-22 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Selorm K. Hayibor
Seller: Arlene Sanchez
Date: 06/19/19

23 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anhar Bakth
Seller: Jason W. Abeid
Date: 06/26/19

25 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anhar Bakth
Seller: Jason W. Abeid
Date: 06/26/19

89 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Abuthar Mohammed
Seller: Robert M. Leduc
Date: 06/25/19

58 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Erick C. Cortes
Seller: Jennifer N. Case
Date: 06/21/19

182 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Douglas M. Wilder
Seller: Morgan Steiner
Date: 06/26/19

318 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $271,900
Buyer: Lees A. Dejesus
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 06/20/19

72 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stephanie Johnson
Date: 06/21/19

173 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Alexis A. Walters-Carter
Seller: Patricia C. Parent
Date: 06/25/19

201 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Peter D. Bilodeau
Seller: Anthony L. Samuels
Date: 06/21/19

325 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Katharine Williams
Seller: Eurico F. Ferreira
Date: 06/20/19

83 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Aisha T. Williams-Garcia
Seller: RLM Enterprises LLC
Date: 06/19/19

305 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Luis A. Colon
Seller: Allen R. Langford
Date: 06/19/19

86 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Yvonne Howard
Seller: Rachel Atraga
Date: 06/25/19

93 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

23 Hawthorne St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Cabral
Seller: Nadean A. Housey
Date: 06/21/19

30 Hawthorne St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

50 Hebron St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

11-13 Home St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Atheer N. Albahadly
Seller: Jad Mourad
Date: 06/20/19

54 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Trong Tran
Seller: Graduate Housing Services
Date: 06/20/19

152 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Spring Park Properties
Seller: Clarence Montgomery
Date: 06/27/19

206 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

15 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,900
Buyer: Shante Alamo
Seller: Maikel Gonzalez-Grillo
Date: 06/25/19

350 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Springfield Liberty Realty
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 06/26/19

468 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Springfield Liberty Realty
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 06/26/19

33-37 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $864,000
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: Longspring Estates LLC
Date: 06/21/19

99 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mark McCormack
Seller: John McCormack
Date: 06/27/19

28-30 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: JPN Properties LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 06/24/19

90-92 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

49 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Russell D. Pease
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 06/27/19

69-75 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: JPN Properties LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 06/24/19

139-141 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $154,402
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jason L. Smith
Date: 06/19/19

299 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ismael Diaz
Seller: Benjamin Cartagena
Date: 06/19/19

41-43 Ozark St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Diep Lam
Seller: Cynthia L. Huynh
Date: 06/25/19

81 Pembroke Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Basith P. Weerasundara
Seller: Lisa Luciano
Date: 06/27/19

509 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Naples Property Group LLC
Seller: Mary B. Vollaro
Date: 06/27/19

16 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Angelo Deguglielmo
Seller: Norman F. Gagnon
Date: 06/21/19

179 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Matthew O. Stebbins
Seller: William I. O’Byrne
Date: 06/21/19

283 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Wanda Ruiz
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 06/21/19

100 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Magdalena Guzek
Seller: Anthony Songini
Date: 06/27/19

2455 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Qijian Chen
Seller: Michael T. Katsounakis
Date: 06/21/19

35 Sabin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Elisandy E. DeLeon
Seller: Lisa Ruell
Date: 06/21/19

52 Sabin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Karl Evans
Seller: Jessica E. Alston-Hill
Date: 06/21/19

30 Sanderson St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lisa L. Luciano
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 06/27/19

107-109 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Wileyka Lara
Seller: Lake Rentals LLC
Date: 06/26/19

20 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: MFM Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas, Maria, (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

10 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $203,350
Buyer: William J. Kilbride
Seller: A. Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 06/21/19

1053 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Angerly Castillo-Nunez
Seller: Elizabeth Hernandez
Date: 06/25/19

313 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Juan M. Correa
Seller: Salvatore D. Alfarone
Date: 06/26/19

68 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Regina Miller
Seller: Caudle, Wadie B., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

39 Terrace Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Truven Roach
Seller: Bee Yang
Date: 06/20/19

97 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Carol J. Harvey
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings
Date: 06/21/19

164-166 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Eder P. Moura
Seller: Houssien S. El-Said
Date: 06/21/19

173 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Carol Granado
Seller: Paul Cangialosi
Date: 06/20/19

141 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

145 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

155 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

152 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Andrew Cuoco
Seller: Keith A. Korbut
Date: 06/21/19

130-132 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $141,001
Buyer: Juan Santana
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 06/24/19

75 Wentworth St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Miriam I. Delgado-Trinta
Seller: Timothy Luce
Date: 06/21/19

266 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Isabel Guzman
Seller: Isabel Smidy
Date: 06/21/19

58-60 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/26/19

1506 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Matthew H. Katz
Seller: Emmanuel Jacoby
Date: 06/26/19

222-226 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Rubicon Holdings LLC
Seller: Worthington Associates
Date: 06/26/19

232-236 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Rubicon Holdings LLC
Seller: Worthington Associates
Date: 06/26/19

WALES

30 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Timothy Betit
Seller: Graham, Ronald E., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

41 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Toby Jolin
Seller: John A. Mason
Date: 06/24/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

602 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Cedeno
Seller: Joseph Pocograno
Date: 06/27/19

402 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Scott Lanzillo
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 06/21/19

58 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ricky Coalley
Seller: Glenn J. Hoey
Date: 06/27/19

92 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Michael Donskoy
Seller: PNC Bank
Date: 06/25/19

368 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Stephanie T. Olesak
Seller: Richard A. Austin
Date: 06/27/19

120 Interstate Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Burnham Realty LLC
Seller: Scaper LLC
Date: 06/21/19

18 Nonotuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Nash
Seller: Seamus M. Cullinan
Date: 06/27/19

185 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Nicole C. Bell
Seller: Daniel J. Tourellotte
Date: 06/27/19

62 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: John Avgoustakis
Seller: Donald J. Philip
Date: 06/27/19

59 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: David L. Chapski
Seller: George J. Skowera
Date: 06/19/19

70 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Jean A. Adams
Seller: Nicholas Toma
Date: 06/19/19

71 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Cristalee Burgos
Seller: Sonia I. Soto
Date: 06/25/19

9 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying
Seller: Barbara A. Thomas
Date: 06/27/19

67 Trotters Walk
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Seamus M. Cullinan
Seller: Paul M. Bardwell
Date: 06/27/19

74 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Michael Werman
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 06/27/19

262 Woodbrook Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Seth R. Barker
Seller: Hajec, Michael A., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

WESTFIELD

112 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,528
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Jennifer M. Quaglini
Date: 06/26/19

39 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Martin
Seller: G&F Custom Built Homes
Date: 06/27/19

47 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Oleh Hrabovskyi
Seller: Oksana B. Sharakina
Date: 06/21/19

273 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Donald V. Starzyk
Date: 06/25/19

286 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Peter B. Soule
Date: 06/21/19

79 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Lucas Giusto
Seller: 79 Mechanic LLC
Date: 06/20/19

20 Oak Ave. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Matthew R. French
Seller: Julie A. Boucher
Date: 06/20/19

13 Park River Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Tourtellotte
Seller: Sandra L. Cazalet
Date: 06/27/19

23 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Todd P. Johnson
Seller: Katharine Williams
Date: 06/20/19

212 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jodilyn Freel
Seller: James M. Phelon
Date: 06/21/19

5 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $243,457
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Dean M. Fay
Date: 06/27/19

20 Rambling Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Amy S. Petrie
Seller: James F. Kenny
Date: 06/21/19

5 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jason J. Moon
Seller: Luis M. Ortiz
Date: 06/24/19

8 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: John R. Ciampaglia
Seller: Anthony Liquori
Date: 06/25/19

1098-R Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Diane Ventrice
Date: 06/26/19

WILBRAHAM

649 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 4BS Investments LLC
Seller: Miller, Sallie J., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

1105 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Susana Hall
Seller: Sunlight Properties LLC
Date: 06/21/19

388 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Devin P. Ryan
Seller: Dorothy R. Corriveau
Date: 06/21/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

16 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Justin S. Payan
Seller: Lila TR
Date: 07/01/19

18 Canterbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $704,000
Buyer: Susan R. Casey
Seller: Frank H. Boyden
Date: 06/26/19

175 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Zobel
Seller: Anil K. Patel
Date: 06/27/19

137 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Ivan Contreras-Palacios
Seller: Heinz Kohler
Date: 06/28/19

152 Gray St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Camille V. Barchers
Seller: Penza FT
Date: 07/01/19

30 Hedgerow Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $482,100
Buyer: Alon Confino
Seller: Jan-Michael Silbaugh
Date: 06/25/19

63 Maplewood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Matthew Holloway
Seller: Sherri D. Lawrence
Date: 06/21/19

368 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Robert J. Moore
Seller: Mark I. Nickerson
Date: 06/27/19

408 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,357,500
Buyer: Breckenridge Group Amherst
Seller: Eric W. Perkins
Date: 06/21/19

35 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $684,000
Buyer: Muzaffer Uysal
Seller: James Bullock
Date: 06/25/19

28 Ridgecrest Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $672,000
Buyer: Arlene Dallalfar
Seller: Suzanne M. Reder-Delano
Date: 06/19/19

535 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Edith Howe
Seller: Common School Inc.
Date: 06/24/19

17 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $505,750
Buyer: Chengbo Ai
Seller: Susan C. Conkey
Date: 06/26/19

27 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Kevin Calantone
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 06/21/19

70 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $916,700
Buyer: John M. Sheldon RET
Seller: C. Streadman-Sanford
Date: 06/28/19

BELCHERTOWN

117 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Shirley Moe
Seller: Christopher H. Newman
Date: 06/28/19

8 Eastview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Jonathan E. Scott
Seller: Ann D. Stephany
Date: 06/21/19

1 Eugene Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Gregory G. Gould
Seller: Matthew Cook
Date: 06/28/19

6 Forest Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Megan E. Wilson
Seller: Jennifer A. Miller
Date: 06/28/19

17 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ted A. Davis
Seller: Anthony E. Ptaszynski
Date: 06/21/19

20 Plaza Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Francis A. Connors
Seller: Charles T. Bryant
Date: 07/01/19

71 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Seasonn Kiesari
Seller: Katie A. Pacheco
Date: 07/01/19

9 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Laurie E. Challenger
Seller: Christine S. Clarke
Date: 06/21/19

59 Spring Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Bjorn H. Nordtveit
Seller: Jon A. Zulkiewicz
Date: 06/24/19

7 Waterford Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Marika Bilecz
Seller: Gary T. White
Date: 07/01/19

CHESTERFIELD

30 Stage Road
Chesterfield, MA 01026
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dillon J. Lagoy
Seller: Alan J. Gamache
Date: 06/21/19

CUMMINGTON

28 Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Laney
Seller: Harrison FT
Date: 06/28/19

EASTHAMPTON

6 Crescent St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Brian P. Heroux
Seller: Laflamme, Daniel M., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

23 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Daniel Thiombiano
Seller: Basse, Simon, (Estate)
Date: 06/28/19

10 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Jodilyn Freel
Date: 06/21/19

East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $643,500
Buyer: City Of Easthampton
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 06/25/19

9 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: N. Enrique Morales-Diaz
Seller: John A. Connolly
Date: 06/25/19

1 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 1 Industrial Lofts LLC
Seller: Ferry Street Partners INT
Date: 06/21/19

11 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Steven J. Hoynoski
Seller: Conner IRT
Date: 06/21/19

11 Grove St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Enrique A. Suarez
Seller: Dustin M. Culver
Date: 06/28/19

32 Holly Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jean E. Kretzer
Seller: Joan L. Marek
Date: 06/25/19

132 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Sunderland
Seller: Jennifer Coleman
Date: 06/25/19

30 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Michael E. Parmenter
Seller: Kevin M. Sanders
Date: 06/28/19

GOSHEN

19 Maple Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: William F. Scheinost
Seller: Daniel E. Pikett
Date: 06/28/19

GRANBY

82 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Vesna Vrankovic
Seller: Audrey Higbee
Date: 06/21/19

131 Burnett St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Timothy R. Mikkola
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 06/25/19

333 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01013
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Michael W. Hinckley
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 07/02/19

64 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ana Louidor
Seller: Florence A. Osgood
Date: 06/28/19

12 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Samantha Pohner
Seller: B. J. Souther-St.Germain
Date: 06/28/19

49 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Demers
Seller: Christopher D. Rea
Date: 06/19/19

HADLEY

67 Aqua Vitae Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marshall J. Taylor
Seller: Kay A. Parsons
Date: 06/20/19

100 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $787,500
Buyer: David E. Krock
Seller: Mark M. Klepacki
Date: 06/20/19

39 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Carole B. King
Date: 06/24/19

41 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Carole B. King
Date: 06/24/19

31 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Mark Grumoli
Seller: James A. Perley
Date: 06/27/19

89 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Pederson
Seller: E. Wayne Abercrombie
Date: 06/28/19

7 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shuping Zhang
Seller: Ann C. Parisien
Date: 06/26/19

10 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Abboud Khabout
Seller: Jennifer L. Lavalley
Date: 07/02/19

HATFIELD

115 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Frank & Nancy Szawlowski RT
Seller: Andrew D. Endris
Date: 06/26/19

42 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Gerald D. Buzzee
Seller: Melissa A. Klepacki
Date: 06/26/19

HUNTINGTON

2 Kennedy Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Steven Marcoux
Seller: Rapp, Franlin W., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/19

233 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: David J. Pauze
Seller: Harry A. Culver
Date: 07/02/19

NORTHAMPTON

552 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Armstrong
Seller: Frank K. Patel
Date: 06/27/19

27 Clark St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ceara D. Yahn
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/21/19

30 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Day Avenue Properties LLC
Seller: Kim A. Duffy
Date: 06/28/19

168 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Robert Hewitt
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 06/24/19

60 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Reyn Whitman-Stifler
Seller: Tanya J. Hart
Date: 06/27/19

405 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Buckley
Seller: Alexander M. Bryan
Date: 06/27/19

60 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Simon Daillie
Seller: Douglas B. Thayer
Date: 07/01/19

1 Garfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Denis Reish
Seller: Pioneer Valley Habitat
Date: 06/26/19

304 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Angela C. Deoliveira
Seller: Christopher Bakker
Date: 06/24/19

38 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: William J. Blatner
Seller: Debra L. Boutin
Date: 06/28/19

15 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Miriam Fathallah
Seller: Carolyn J. Nestor RET
Date: 06/20/19

157 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Andrea A. Dustin
Seller: Kathleen C. Weston
Date: 06/28/19

250 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christine E. Young
Seller: Adam C. Holst
Date: 06/25/19

288 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Terrence P. McCarthy
Seller: Mark J. Berube
Date: 07/01/19

104 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $669,000
Buyer: Tea Kodua
Seller: Carole Adams-Johnson
Date: 06/28/19

167 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: C. Woods-Scheufler
Seller: Paul E. Gibson
Date: 06/27/19

19 Pine Brook Curve
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Michelle R. Latour
Date: 07/01/19

68 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,300
Buyer: Elaine L. Parmett
Seller: Eleanor R. Wakin
Date: 06/26/19

9 Prospect Heights
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $409,900
Buyer: Ryan C. Alvares
Seller: Catharine R. Morrish
Date: 06/28/19

603 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Kellogg
Seller: Mary E. Lebeau
Date: 06/21/19

107 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Saul N. Kuhr
Seller: Lynn M. Marcus
Date: 06/28/19

1443 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Adam C. Holst
Seller: Christine E. Young
Date: 06/25/19

721 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Elise A. Manning
Seller: Lindsay Balkus
Date: 06/28/19

34 Winthrop St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $469,900
Buyer: Alexandra Mangli
Seller: Gwendolyn J. Bass
Date: 06/28/19

SOUTH HADLEY

104 Boynton Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph Vasquez
Seller: Nathan J. Lubas
Date: 06/19/19

91 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Swanson
Seller: Sara Kilcullen-Austin
Date: 06/25/19

254 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Kim M. Allore
Seller: Merle H. Campbell
Date: 06/27/19

4 Ethan Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $507,500
Buyer: David R. Barrett
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 06/25/19

491 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $267,400
Buyer: DGT Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas Williams
Date: 06/21/19

5 Misty Court
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Weiner
Seller: Deborah A. Whitford
Date: 06/28/19

197 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Keith D. Brecher
Seller: Michael D. Robinson
Date: 06/25/19

Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Seller: S. Hadley Electric Light
Date: 07/02/19

22 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Eric Salus
Seller: Daniel D. Desautels
Date: 06/27/19

8 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: William R. Granger
Seller: Elaine L. Shumway
Date: 06/28/19

68 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $123,722
Buyer: Laurels RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 06/21/19

11 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Thy M. Nguyen-Draper
Seller: Conrad A. Marvin
Date: 06/27/19

130 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christine Roy
Seller: Hope Denison-Keenan
Date: 06/26/19

30 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Covington
Seller: Thomas K. Richards
Date: 06/27/19

24 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Richard T. Nicewarner
Seller: Katherine P. Kisiel
Date: 06/21/19

SOUTHAMPTON

14 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jennifer J. Preisig
Seller: Patrick T. Wright
Date: 06/26/19

17 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Victor Franco
Seller: Mark J. Pirog
Date: 06/28/19

25 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Real A. Rouillard
Seller: Glenn R. West
Date: 07/02/19

7 Montgomery Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Scott J. Danek
Seller: Alan R. Nummy
Date: 06/28/19

Pequot Road #1
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #3
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #4
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #5
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #6
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #7
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #8
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

68 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $612,500
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: John Gwosch
Date: 06/21/19

74 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nick A. Kushner
Seller: Mary-Alice Racine
Date: 06/21/19

WARE

314 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Shamgochian
Seller: Evergreen Design Build
Date: 06/28/19

151 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Charlie M. Merritt
Seller: Michael R. Horrigan
Date: 07/02/19

24 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Edward StPierre
Seller: Elizabeth M. Calvert
Date: 06/21/19

52 Horseshoe Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jill A. Gravel-Combs
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 06/21/19

7 Mattson Blvd.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Stalker
Seller: Kmiec, Catherine M., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

3 Ross Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Shannon E. Buckley-Eca
Seller: J. Harder Construction LLC
Date: 06/20/19

8 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Kamal B. Anton
Seller: Remo Pizzichemi
Date: 06/28/19

27 Smith Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Ashley P. Jordan
Seller: Nilda R. Colon
Date: 06/28/19

9 Walter Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Jennifer D. Shea-Kettles
Seller: Kris A. Bacon
Date: 06/25/19

94 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jose A. Reyes
Seller: David N. Soule
Date: 06/28/19

13 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Gene T. Jones
Seller: Paul G. Morrison
Date: 07/01/19

4 Williston Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Nazmul Azad
Seller: Keith D. Brecher
Date: 06/25/19

WESTHAMPTON

152 Edwards Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Brunelle
Seller: Thomas G. Abel
Date: 06/26/19

423 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $209,500
Buyer: Jennifer P. Ferree TR
Seller: Daniel F. Stasz
Date: 06/28/19

96 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $334,550
Buyer: Helen E. Clement
Seller: Mary E. Melnik-Penney
Date: 06/24/19

WILLIAMSBURG

10 The Lope
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Paula Mazzotta
Seller: Donna L. Harlan
Date: 06/26/19

3 Valley View Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $395,500
Buyer: Eric Weber
Seller: Lillian Warner RET
Date: 07/01/19

WORTHINGTON

103 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Hibbard
Seller: Mark S. Rioux
Date: 06/28/19

Building Permits

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The following building permits were issued during the months of June and July 2019.

CHICOPEE

G6 Hospitality Property, LLC
36 Johnny Cake Hollow
$11,690 — Repair metal posts

Chang Ting
27 Alvord Ave.
$14,250 — Roofing and siding

Valley Opportunity Council
48 Center St.
$19,250 — Roofing

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Academy
23 Albany Road
$231,000 — Replace roof on west gym

Deerfield Academy
27 Albany Road
$82,700 — Sheet-metal work

Deerfield Academy
29 Old Main St.
$74,000 — Renovations and upgrades

Deerfield Academy
72 Old Main St.
$505,000 — New heating and cooling

Molenaar, LLC
425 Greenfield Road
$145,000 — Upgrades of agricultural buildings

Molenaar, LLC
4 Wells Crossing
$65,000 — Upgrades including siding, windows, and floors

EASTHAMPTON

155 Northampton, Easthampton
155 Northampton St.
Install ground sign

EAST LONGMEADOW

Berkshire Facial
265B Benton Dr.
Sheet metal

BFS Real Estate
265B Benton Dr.
$17,615 — Three signs

Glaz Realty
136 Denslow Road
$382,308 — Solar

Professional Office Building
265B Benton Dr.
Fire sprinkler system

HADLEY

E & A / I & G Campus Plaza, LP
454 Russell St.
$100,000 — Partial reconfiguration of guest-services area at Stop & Shop into click-and-collect program

Paul Narus
373 River Dr.
$38,000 — Remove existing roof system from main garage, add wall section with trusses, install strapping to interior with ridged insulation to walls and cover with metal, reframe office area and drywall

Pearson Hadley, LLC
380 Russell St.
$4,300 — New sign for Cooley Dickinson Health Care

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
353 Russell St.
$44,782 — Install HVAC at 110 Grill

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
353 Russell St.
$7,000 — Halo-lit wall sign bolted to fascia for 110 Grill

HAYDENVILLE

City of Northampton
137 Mountain St.
$632,000 — Construct slab on grade, one-story pole barn structure

LENOX

CR Resorts, LLC
165 Kemble St.
$160,000 — Replace interior air handler an exterior condenser on roof

MRG CRW Holdings, LLC
Lee Road
$165,000 — Construct wood-frame building to be used as horse-riding arena

LONGMEADOW

Willie Ross School
104 Nevins Ave.
$875,000 — Addition to administration building, new lobby entryway, add second floor, rebuild porch, renovate parking lot, add new parking and driveway

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
274 Main St.
$94,000 — ADA ramp to stage door on South Street side of Academy of Music building

Lumber Yard Northampton, LP
256 Pleasant St.
$221,992 — Install solar array

Lumber Yard Northampton, LP
256 Pleasant St.
$261,377 — Fit-out for first-floor office space

Stop & Shop
238 King St.
$100,000 — Renovate customer-service and front-end area

SPRINGFIELD

15 Taylor, LLC
160 Worthington St.
$27,500 — Remove and replace storefront glazing for six commercial tenant spaces

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
34 MGM Way
$2,950,000 — Install solar carport canopy on eighth floor of MGM Springfield parking garage

Burger King Corp.
755 Page Blvd.
$529,000 — Renovations to exterior façade, remodel dining-room area, restroom upgrades

Chestnut Acquisitions, LLC
151 Chestnut St.
$450,000 — Interior demolition for future buildout of residential and commercial tenant spaces

City of Springfield
22 Mulberry St.
$1,548,500 — Roofing at Milton Bradley Elementary School

Paradism Partners
106 Lincoln St.
$2,000 — Air ceiling penetration

WEST SPRINGFIELD

360 Cold Spring Ave., LLC
151 Heywood Ave.
Remove and replace garage door

Vincenzo Rettura
1146 Memorial Ave.
$2,500 — Replace flooring damaged by water and deterioration

State of Connecticut
1305 Memorial Ave.
$6,000 — HVAC work in Connecticut building at Eastern States Exposition

Stop & Shop
935 Riverdale St.
$90,000 — Interior renovation for new online pick-up area

WILBRAHAM

70 Post Office Park, LLC
70 Post Office Park
$20,000 — Combine two office spaces into one

2019 Healthcare Heroes Announced in the Sept. 2 Issue of BusinessWest

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3rd Annual Healthcare Heroes Awards

HERO (n.) a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

BusinessWest and Healthcare News have created Healthcare Heroes to honor those who live up to that word’s definition. This region’s health and wellness sector is large, diverse, and dominated by heroes of all kinds. They’re on the front lines, in the administrative office, the research lab, the neighborhood clinic, the family dentist’s office, the college health and science building. They’re making real contributions to the quality of life in our communities, and it’s time to recognize their efforts!

3rd Annual Healthcare Heroes Gala
Thursday, October 17, 2019
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Springfield One Monarch Place Hotel
$90/person; $900/table of 10

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Submit nominations for 2020 consideration HERE

Deadline to submit nominations is July 10, 2020, 5 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Women of Impact 2019

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2nd Annual Women of Impact Awards

BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within the field of influence.

Nominees can be high-level executives, entrepreneurs, leaders of a non-profit organization, business owners, volunteers, or mentors: any inspirational woman, at any level in her career, who is doing remarkable things. Nominate NOW! 

Event Information 

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Springfield, One, Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144
Tickets on Sale: September 1, 2019; Price $65
For more information: Call (413) 781-8600 x100 or email at [email protected]

Nomination requirements and information

Nominations are now open for 2019 consideration. Click HERE to be directed to the online nomination form.

For sponsorship information contact:
Kate Campiti 413.781.8600 (ext. 104)  [email protected]
Kathleen Plante 413.781.8600 (ext. 108)  [email protected]

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2018 Women of Impact Event

More than 400 people turned out at the Sheraton Springfield on Dec. 6, 2018 for BusinessWest’s inaugural Women of Impact luncheon. Eight women were honored for their achievements in business and with giving back to the community. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito attended and offered remarks on subjects ranging from advancements in STEM education to a host of bipartisan efforts at the State House. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno also offered remarks. The keynote speaker was Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

The 2018 Women of Impact Honorees:

• Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director of Public Services, Springfield City Library;

• Kerry Dietz, principal, Dietz Architects;

• Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority;

• Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village;

• Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University;

• Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.;

• Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start; and

• Katie Allen Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

2018 Women of Impact Honorees

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Scenes from the Women of Impact Event

More than 400 people turned out at the Sheraton Springfield on Dec. 6 for BusinessWest’s inaugural Women of Impact luncheon. Eight women were honored for their achievements in business and with giving back to the community. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito attended and offered remarks on subjects ranging from advancements in STEM education to a host of bipartisan efforts at the State House. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno also offered remarks. The keynote speaker was Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in June

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BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate in June remained unchanged at 3.0%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 9,800 jobs in June. Over the month, the private sector added 8,400 jobs as gains occurred in education and health services, leisure and hospitality, financial activities, manufacturing, information, and trade, transportation, and utilities. Government added jobs over the month.

From June 2018 to June 2019, BLS estimates Massachusetts added 35,500 jobs. The June unemployment rate was seven-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.7% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“BLS estimates there are now 3,682,400 jobs in the Commonwealth, which is 287,100 jobs above the previous Massachusetts cumulative job-count high from February of 2001,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta said. “Job gains both over the month and over the year continue to be led by the education and health services sector, which has added 21,500 jobs and grown by 2.7% over the last year.”

The labor force decreased by 2,100 from 3,840,900 in May, as 1,700 fewer residents were employed and 500 fewer residents were unemployed over the month.

Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped four-tenths of a percentage point.

The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents age 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — dropped one-tenth of a percentage point at 67.7% over the month. Compared to June 2018, the labor-force participation rate is unchanged.

The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in education and health services, information, leisure and hospitality, and other services.

State Designates Agawam High School for New Innovation Pathway Program

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AGAWAM — Agawam High School is one of four schools, including Atlantis Charter School in Fall River, Brockton High School, and Burlington High School, that will launch new Innovation Pathway programs this fall to give students skills and experience in particular industries through college courses and internships after recently receiving official designation status from the state departments of Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education, the Baker-Polito administration announced. 

More than 1,000 students are expected to be enrolled in these college and career pathways when the new programs are fully enrolled. Twenty-five high schools in the Commonwealth now have Innovation Pathway programs designated by the state.

Agawam High School is launching an Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Pathway that will serve 466 students when fully enrolled. The school is partnering with the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board and multiple employer partners, including the Western Mass. Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Assoc., Peerless Precision, Governor’s America Corp., Mechanical Plastics, OMG Roofing Products, Ben Franklin Manufacturing, EBTEC Corp., and DFF Corp. Students will take courses at Springfield Technical Community College.

Launched in 2017, Innovation Pathways give students experience in a specific high-demand industry, such as information technology, engineering, healthcare, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, through coursework and internships at local area employers. Students earn college credits, at no cost to them, and gain insight as to whether the field is something they want to pursue in college or as a career.

“Innovation Pathways provide students with important additional knowledge and direction so they are prepared to pursue careers in high-demand industries in the Commonwealth,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Our administration is very thankful to the high-school administrators who are doing the hard work to launch these new career pathways so students in the Commonwealth are better prepared for success after graduation.”

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Reaffirms Kimberly Robinson as New Executive Director

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SPRINGFIELD — Though the result ultimately remained the same, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission reconvened two weeks after receiving a complaint of non-compliance with Massachusetts open-meeting law due to the use of anonymous ballots in the governing body’s original selection process.

By a vote of 18-0, Kimberly Robinson was selected to take the helm of the state-designated planning agency for the 43 cities and towns of Hampden and Hampshire counties, as long-time Executive Director Tim Brennan prepares to bring his 45-plus years of service at the commission to a close in the next few months.

“This Commission strives for excellence every day and, upon learning we had inadvertently fallen out of compliance with open-meeting law, worked vigorously with legal counsel to rectify the situation, which I’m pleased to say we now have done,” said PVPC Chairman Walter Gunn. “Now that this technical speed bump has been overcome, we are incredibly thrilled to begin contract negotiations with Ms. Robinson in earnest and cannot be happier with the candidate this selection process produced to take the helm here at the commission.”

An exact transition date will be determined subject to contract negotiations between Robinson and the commission.

Nominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor a specific segment of the local population: women who are making an impact in and on this region. Nominees who score the highest in the eyes and minds of a panel of three independent judges will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Springfield.

‘Women of Impact’ was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can be from the world of business, they can also be from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, healthcare, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of all these — any inspirational women on any level.

Last year’s inaugural class of honorees included Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director for Public Services, Springfield City Library; Kerry Dietz, owner and principal, Dietz & Co. Architects Inc.; Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority; Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village; Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University; Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start Inc.; and Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 2. For nominating guidelines and to submit a nomination, click here.

TommyCar Auto Group is the event’s presenting sponsor, Comcast Business is supporting sponsor, New Valley Bank & Trust is speaker sponsor, and WWLP-22 News/CW Springfield is media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

Bradley Begins Construction on New Ground Transportation Center

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Gov. Ned Lamont, state leaders, Connecticut Airport Authority officials, and project stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of Bradley International Airport’s new Ground Transportation Center on July 18.

“Undoubtedly, Bradley International Airport is rapidly rising in popularity and ridership, with more airlines and routes being added regularly,” Lamont said. “More and more people throughout New England are recognizing the multiple benefits this airport provides — a convenient, centralized location and growing amenities that make travel easier. In fact, Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s leading travel magazines, ranks Bradley as the third-best airport in the country. Now with this addition of this Ground Transportation Center, travel will become even more convenient. Improving Connecticut’s transportation system is key to improving business development and growing jobs in nearly every sector of our economy. I am determined to utilize our state’s largest airport as an economic driver.”

The new facility, spanning 1.4 million square feet across 13.4 acres, will be located west of the existing short-term and long-term parking garage, with a direct connection to Terminal A. Its major features will include convenient rental-car services across from Terminal A, additional public parking, and improved access to public transportation, including a dedicated area that will be used to receive high-frequency buses connecting the airport to the CTrail line, as well as regional bus services.

The construction phase will be completed over the next three years and will cost approximately $210 million, which is being entirely financed by customer facility-charge revenues. 

In anticipation of the construction of the new Ground Transportation Center, several enabling projects were initiated in 2018 to prepare the site for construction. These projects focused on the realignment of roadways and the addition of a new intersection. Additional enabling projects will commence in the late summer and will be publicized in the coming weeks.

Basketball Hall of Fame Inks Multi-year Deal with Tickets for Less for Collegiate Events

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SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a new multi-year partnership with Tickets For Less as a secondary-market ticket provider for a number of Basketball Hall of Fame collegiate events. The partnership was facilitated by Learfield IMG College, the Basketball Hall of Fame’s sports-marketing partner for its collegiate event series. 

“Each year, we aim to enhance our portfolio of events by creating outstanding experiences for players and fans of the game we celebrate. We appreciate the support of Tickets for Less and the services they can provide to our event-goers,” said John Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “With showcases from coast to coast this fall and winter, we hope basketball enthusiasts will join us for some first-rate events.”

As a nonprofit institution committed to promoting and celebrating the game of basketball at all levels, the Basketball Hall of Fame has continued to elevate its roster of events over the past decade. As an official sponsor, Tickets for Less will offer a secondary ticket marketplace for Hall of Fame collegiate events, allowing fans secure, fast, and convenient options to purchase tickets.

Events offered by Tickets for Less in 2019 include the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Tip-Off Tournament and Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix, and three inaugural events: the James Naismith Classic in Toronto, the Al Attles Classic at the new Chase Center in San Francisco, and the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

For a full schedule of events and matchups, visit www.hoophall.com/events.

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Seeks Nominations for No Roof Left Behind

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SOUTH HADLEY — When hard times fall on a local family, caring people in the community want to help. No Roof Left Behind is a nationwide program that gives good neighbors a chance to nominate a deserving homeowner to receive a free new roof. It also provides a local contractor the framework to provide a new roof at no cost.

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Inc. has participated in the No Roof Left Behind program since 2014, and will do so again this year. Online nominations will be accepted from local people who know someone in dire need of a new roof in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties from Aug. 2 through Aug. 23, and then the public will vote online for the 2019 winner.

“I know there are folks right here in our community who could use a little help,” Quenneville said. “That’s why we participate in the No Roof Left Behind program every year. It gives us a chance to give back to the community, and to make life a little bit better for a local family in need of a new roof. We hope to receive many nominations in 2019.”

To submit a nomination, visit noroofleftbehind.com. Each participant must upload a photo and brief story about someone who needs a new roof. Volunteers will review the nominees and select four finalists. From Aug. 26 through Sept. 13, the public will vote for the winner online. Finalists will be revealed, and the public will vote online for the 2019 winner, who will be revealed on Oct. 11.

Rotary Club of Springfield Elects Bert Carter as New President

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SPRINGFIELD — The Rotary Club of Springfield elected its new president, Robert (Bert) Carter, president and CEO at Willie Ross School for the Deaf, as well as its board of directors for the 2019-20 Rotary year at its June 28 meeting. 

“I look forward to building on the success of this past year and steering the club to continue exemplary service to the Greater Springfield community,” Carter said. “We have a dedicated board of directors, and we’re all looking forward to a productive year together. This past June, the Springfield Club was able to give away $10,000 in grants to local area nonprofits, and I’m looking forward to increasing that amount for next year. The Springfield Rotary Club has a long legacy, and I am excited to be a part of it.”

Carter is an 11-year veteran of Rotary. Before coming to Springfield, he served in the Brattleboro, Vt. club for five years, where he was foundation chair. Since joining the Springfield club, he has served as seargent at arms, director, secretary, second vice president, and first vice president before assuming the post of president. 

Carter is a 38-year veteran in the field of deaf education and school administration. Prior to his tenure at Willie Ross School for the Deaf, he was the president of the Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, which included the Austine School for the Deaf as well as statewide education and social-service programs. Carter also directed statewide deaf services for FSW Inc., a private, nonprofit agency in Bridgeport, Conn. In that position, he created and directed a 24/365 sign-language interpreter service serving all 31 acute-care hospitals in Connecticut.

An educator, mental-health practitioner, and nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, Carter holds a master’s degree in deafness rehabilitation from New York University, a master’s degree in expressive therapies from Lesley University, and a bachelor’s degree in art education from Miami University.

Hampshire College Welcomes Edward Wingenbach as Its Eighth President

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AMHERST — Hampshire College appointed as its eighth president Edward Wingenbach, an administrator, faculty leader, scholar, and proponent of liberal-arts education.

For the past six months, he has served as acting president of Ripon College in Wisconsin, the liberal-arts college where he has been vice president, dean of faculty, and a professor of Politics and Government since 2015. Previously, he served for 15 years as an administrator and faculty leader at the University of Redlands in California.

“For 50 years, Hampshire College has represented all that is best in higher education,” Wingenbach said in accepting the appointment. “I see my charge as helping to reinvigorate its proud legacy of innovation because its example is too important, and there are too many students who need and want its high-impact, individualized, student-driven education. I believe in Hampshire, and I’m excited to help lead it into its second half-century.”

Hampshire’s board of trustees voted unanimously for Wingenbach’s appointment last Friday after a formal recommendation from the presidential search committee chaired by trustee Ellen Sturgis and comprising faculty, students, staff, trustees, and alumni. The board’s goal was to name a new president this summer to help guide the college in securing its operations, planning for its future, and preparing for the coming academic year. 

Since its founding in the 1960s by Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and UMass Amherst — its partners in the Five Colleges — Hampshire has remained a national innovator and leader in empowering students to design their own degree program and learn by active inquiry, mentored by faculty.

In his 15 years at the University of Redlands, Wingenbach aligned his teaching with the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies. Originally founded as an independent college in 1969, the Johnston Center emerged from the same philosophy as Hampshire, guiding students to direct their own learning. Both institutions belong to the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), a working group promoting best practices around education reform and experiential learning. Wingenbach believes this high-impact model is more relevant to today’s global challenges than ever, preparing graduates with skills for the most creative, meaningful work and a lifetime of learning.

“I find Hampshire’s model of education to be thrilling,” he said. “I have seen how it utterly transforms the lives of students, faculty, and staff.”

Vista Outdoor Sells Savage Arms, Stevens Brands for $170 Million

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WESTFIELD — Vista Outdoor Inc. recently announced it completed the sale of the legal entity operating its Savage Arms and Stevens firearms brands to a financial buyer for a total purchase price of $170 million, comprised of $158 million paid at closing and $12 million to be paid upon maturity of a five-year seller note issued by the buyer to Vista Outdoor in connection with the transaction.

“Divesting our Savage brand was a key aspect of our transformation plan,” said Chris Metz, CEO of Vista Outdoor. “While it was a difficult decision to sell such an iconic brand, I remain confident that this was the correct choice to help Vista Outdoor grow in those categories where we can have leadership positions. Savage is a fantastic business, and it deserves to continue to evolve into other firearms categories. At this time, however, we simply do not have the resources to transform Savage into the full-service firearms company that it deserves to be, and, therefore, we determined the brand would be better off with a different owner. We’re excited to see Savage reach its full potential under new ownership.”

Savage was acquired by Vista Outdoor’s predecessor, ATK, in 2013. ATK’S sporting business — which included Savage, Bushnell, Federal, CCI Ammunition, and dozens of other hunt/shoot accessories brands, spun off in 2015 to become Vista Outdoor. 

“The Savage acquisition helped create Vista Outdoor, and we’re grateful for all the success the brand brought to our company over the past six years,” Metz said. “However, this divestiture now gives our ammunition brands flexibility to work with any industry partner to create the best products and meet our consumers’ needs.”

Freedom Credit Union Welcomes Andrew Sullivan as Commercial Lending Officer

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SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union announced the addition of Andrew Sullivan as commercial lending officer.

“Andrew brings a wealth of education and experience in business to his new role with the Freedom Credit Union team,” said Jeff Smith, vice president and chief lending officer. “He’s a native of West Springfield, and his knowledge of that area will directly benefit the customers of our newly opened branch there.”

As Commercial Lending Officer, Sullivan is responsible for working with new and current business owners on their lending needs and the range of services available to them at Freedom Credit Union. He previously served as a small-business lending officer and portfolio manager at Country Bank.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting/business and an MBA from Elms College. He is the founder of the Andrew Sullivan’s Swing for a Cure charity, a golf tournament that has raised more than $30,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Northampton Jazz Festival Taps Samirah Evans to Perform with Young Musicians

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NORTHAMPTON — On Friday, July 19, the Northampton Jazz Festival will bring New Orleans vocalist Samirah Evans to the Pulaski Park stage in downtown Northampton as part of the Northampton Arts Council’s Summer Concert in the Park Series.

Opening DJ Ron Freshley will start off the event spinning jazz records, starting at 4 p.m. Isosceles Groove will lead off the set starting at 6 p.m. This jazz trio is made up of three high-school jazz musicians: Cameron Campbell on piano, Conway Campbell on bass, and Jacob Smith on drums. After their set, Isosceles Groove will then back Evans. It’s an example of Northampton Jazz Fest’s goal of providing opportunities to mentor young musicians and develop an appreciation for the uniquely American art form of jazz.

Nominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor a specific segment of the local population: women who are making an impact in and on this region. Nominees who score the highest in the eyes and minds of a panel of three independent judges will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Springfield.

‘Women of Impact’ was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can be from the world of business, they can also be from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, healthcare, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of all these — any inspirational women on any level.

Last year’s inaugural class of honorees included Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director for Public Services, Springfield City Library; Kerry Dietz, owner and principal, Dietz & Co. Architects Inc.; Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority; Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village; Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University; Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start Inc.; and Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 2. For guidelines to consider when nominating, and to submit a nomination, click here.

TommyCar Auto Group is the event’s presenting sponsor, Comcast Business is supporting sponsor, New Valley Bank & Trust is speaker sponsor, and WWLP-22 News/CW Springfield is media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

AIC Board of Trustees Member, Alumnus Jim Calhoun Named Coach of the Year at ESPYs

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) board of trustees member and alumnus Jim Calhoun was recently honored as Coach of the Year at the ESPYs.

During his acceptance speech and in an article that appeared in AIC’s Lucent magazine in 2018, Calhoun cited the sudden death of his father when he was 15 years old as a challenging time in his life. As one of six children, he put his education on hold for two years, going to work as a stonecutter and taking other manual-labor jobs in order to help his family. Although disappointed because he wanted to play college basketball, the Braintree native credited the people around him, including his high-school principal, coach, and other mentors, for pushing him to enroll in college. 

Speaking with Lucent, Calhoun said Gayton Salvucci, who grew up in Quincy, was coaching football at AIC at the time and suggested Calhoun give AIC a look. According to Calhoun, “I did that, and it all worked out for me. I got another basketball scholarship, and I became team captain in my senior year.” He led the Yellow Jackets in scoring as a junior and senior. In 1966, he helped AIC achieve its first NCAA Division II playoff appearance.

In his ESPY Coach of the Year speech, Calhoun credited “the village around him” for his ability to pursue basketball, adding that “I have dedicated my life to doing for others what those folks did for me,” which allowed him to “reach out and help others” during his more than 40 years of college coaching, including 14 at Northeastern and 26 at the University of Connecticut, during which UConn won three NCAA Division I national championships; and enshrinement in the AIC Athletic Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both in 2005. Additionally, 31 of his players went on to careers in the NBA.

Now out of retirement and back in the game at age 77 with the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn., he guided the Blue Jays to a 16-12 mark and GNAC championship-game appearance during the NCAA Division III men’s basketball team’s inaugural season before being honored as  Coach of the Year at the ESPYs.

To read the entire Lucent magazine “Back in the Game” article, visit aic.edu/lucent.

Asnuntuck Community College to Hold Super Saturday in August

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Super Saturday is planned for Aug. 10 at Asnuntuck Community College (ACC). Admissions, advising, financial aid, registration, and the cashier’s office will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all services will be available on a walk-in basis. Advising for manufacturing programs and all continuing-education licensure and allied-health programs will also be available that day.

ACC’s advanced manufacturing technology program will also hold an open house on Aug. 10. Visitors can see the 27,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center and learn what the program has to offer. Those who can’t make it that day may call (860) 253-3189 for more information or to arrange a tour.

Placement testing for math and English will be available that morning. SAT and ACT test scores may also be used for placement purposes. Those interested in participating in the Accuplacer placement testing need to pre-register. Testing will begin at 10 a.m. Call (860) 253-1200 to secure a spot. For additional placement-test information, visit www.asnuntuck.edu/admissions/placement.

Students who have not already completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to do so. The FAFSA can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The school code for ACC is 011150.

Follett’s ACC Bookstore will also be open that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For those who can’t make it on Aug. 10, open registration is available every Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The college will be open for extended hours every Wednesday in August and on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 26-27, until 6:30 p.m. Classes begin on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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