Jazz & Roots Festival Brings People, Energy to Springfield

By Kayla Ebner
Donald Harrison and Zaccai Curtis perform on the Charles Neville Main Stage in 2017. Photo by Ed Cohen
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Striking a Chord

Donald Harrison and Zaccai Curtis perform on the Charles Neville Main Stage in 2017. Photo by Ed Cohen

Donald Harrison and Zaccai Curtis perform on the Charles Neville Main Stage in 2017.
Photo by Ed Cohen

Evan Plotkin has always been a firm believer in the arts as an economic-development strategy and vehicle for “changing the conversation about Springfield,” as he likes to say.

And this belief has manifested itself in a number of ways, from the manner in which he has turned 1350 Main St. (the downtown Springfield office building he co-owns) into a type of art gallery to the sculptures he has helped bring to the central business district, to his long-time support of the Springfield Museums and other institutions.

But perhaps the most visible, and impactful, example of his work to use the arts to bring people — and energy — to the city and its downtown is the annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, the sixth edition of which is slated for Aug. 10.

“We’re putting a light on Springfield that is very positive,” said Plotkin, one of the founders of the festival. “The reputation of the jazz festival has been very positively received throughout the music world, regionally and beyond. That has a lot of benefits to changing the conversation about Springfield; you can talk about a lot of things about Springfield, but now you can add the festival to those things.”

The festival strives to connect people of all ages, races, and backgrounds through music and the arts, said Plotkin, and also connect people to Springfield, a city clearly on the rise.

The festival is known for bringing both established and up-and-coming artists together to perform on the same stage — actually, several stages. The 2019 festival headliner is Elan Trotman, who will perform on a stage in the plaza at MGM Springfield at 10 p.m., kicking off the festival’s after-party.

Other performers of the day are split between two stages of equal importance in or near Court Square; the Charles Neville Main Stage and the Urban Roots Stage will offer performances simultaneously.

Artists for the 2019 lineup include Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Elio Villafranca & the Jass Syncopators, Tia Fuller, Samite, Firey String Sistas!, Kotoko Brass, Molly Tigre, Convergence Project Trio, Tap Roots, and the Holyoke Community Jazz Ensemble. Local artists from the Springfield area include the Billy Arnold Trio, Bomba De Aqui, and Ryan Hollander.

Evan Plotkin believes the jazz festival helps bring people to Springfield and present the city in a positive light. Leah Martin Photography

Evan Plotkin believes the jazz festival helps bring people to Springfield and present the city in a positive light.
Leah Martin Photography

This year marks the festival’s second without Charles Neville, member of the Neville Brothers and beloved performer at the event, who died in April 2018. Neville’s wife, Kristin, co-founded the event with Plotkin and Blues to Green, a nonprofit organization that uses music to bring people together through performances, and hopes to unite people from many different communities in Springfield that share a common love for art and music.

The organization also works to create a more positive image for Springfield and help erase negative perceptions about the City of Homes. Plotkin told BusinessWest that Charles Neville’s impact on the festival lives on through the performances at the annual event.

“I think he really believed in the healing power of music and its ability to bring people together as one people,” said Plotkin, adding that Neville acted as a guiding light for the festival. “His presence spoke more than almost anything.”

The free outdoor festival has drawn thousands of people to Court Square, giving people the opportunity to meet other music lovers. The $200,000 budget for the event comes completely from sponsors and volunteers.

Plotkin said support for the event has been tremendously helpful, and the positive reactions from attendees are what drive the producers to make it bigger and better each year.

“I love the fact that people are so animated and excited about the music,” said Plotkin, adding that the music ranges from Latino bands to blues artists to gospel singers. “The audience embraces the variety of different genres and feels like this is something that belongs to them.”

Hollander, one of the local artists set to perform at the 2019 festival, agreed that jazz music has the ability to bring people together. “I think jazz music is intended to be the music of the people,” he said.

City on the Rise

The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival comes at a time where the arts are playing a significant, and growing, role in the revitalization of Springfield and also in creating a better vibe in the city. Examples abound, including everything from high-profile, MGM-organized concerts at the MassMutual Center (Stevie Wonder and Cher have performed, and Aerosmith is booked for this summer) to Fresh Paint, a mural project downtown that has changed the face of many buildings and structures .

“I think this festival coming off of the mural festival is going to push us forward in terms of really positive impressions that people will have about the city,” Plotkin said.

Hollander agreed, noting that the opening of MGM and other initiatives have created more vibrancy and more nightlife, complemented by a greater police presence and, overall, fewer concerns about crime and safety.

“I think that Springfield is definitely on the rise,” he told BusinessWest. “The general downtown just feels safer in most parts. I think any time we find other things to occupy ourselves with, we’re less likely to resort to crime or violence. The festival is an opportunity to do something non-violent and be entertained.”

In 2016, Jazz Times magazine named the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival one of the best jazz festivals to attend, and Plotkin hopes the event can continue to grow in both size and stature.

“The jazz festival helps to define the downtown from its walkability,” he said, adding that his goal would be to model the festival after other famous ones in the region, like the Newport Jazz Festival, and set up several different stages and venues around the downtown area.

“Ultimately, a really cool concept to grasp is how walkable the city is, because that implies that it’s safe,” he said. “A walkable city is a safe city. The more people who are walking the streets, the less worries you have about crime and safety.”

As an example of this phenomenon, he cited the underpass that connects the downtown with Riverfront Park, which has been painted into a Dr. Seuss mural by John Simpson. This connector, Plotkin said, used to be a place where people did not want to go because they were afraid to cross the highway to go to the riverfront.

“Now, by painting that underpass and creating activities on that side of the river as well as downtown, you’re creating this connector,” he explained, adding that the jazz festival acts similarly, showing how possible it is to bring all communities in Springfield together as one. “We haven’t reached that ultimate goal of having this festival throughout the downtown, but by doing the jazz festival, you can see the potential of what can happen if we carry this throughout downtown.”

Plotkin remembers a time in his early 20s where he was able to walk to bars and restaurants downtown and feel completely safe, and feels that Springfield is making its way there once again.

“I think, today, it’s the safest the city has ever been downtown,” he said. “And it can only get better as we finish construction on several parks and as we start to program them with music.

“That,” he added, “is where a wall becomes a bridge.”

Kayla Ebner can be reached at [email protected]

Business Must Get Involved in Education

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Opinion

Editorial

Let’s start by saying that manufacturers griping about how recent high-school graduates cannot do seemingly basic math is certainly nothing new.

They’ve been complaining about that for decades. They’ve probably always complained about that.

But such gripes are not what Springfield Business Leaders for Education (SBLE) is all about — although those complaints are duly noted, to be sure. This group of several dozen business owners and managers came together because the problem with Springfield’s schools — and the schools in many of the state’s Gateway cities — goes well beyond basic math (see related story, page 6).

In short, many students graduating from high school are not ready for college or the workplace, even though they have that diploma in their hands. Again, this is not exactly a recent phenomenon, but it’s a growing problem, one that has caught the attention of the business community — and with good reason.

These are the workers of tomorrow, or not, as is often the case. Or they’re the workers of tomorrow after they receive considerable training that amounts to what they should have learned in high school. In short, it’s an economic-development issue as well as an education issue.

This is why SBLE was created. Quality education is as important to the future of area businesses as it is to the future of the students in the classroom.

As we said at the top, SBLE wasn’t formed to bring gripes about job candidates not being to add columns of numbers to the superintendent of schools — or to tell the superintendent how to do his or her job. Or to change the curriculum. It was formed to be what co-chair John Davis, president of the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, calls a critical friend of the schools — an ally, if you will.

As an ally, SBLE is working with other groups, such as Massachusetts Parents United and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, to advocate for schools and much-needed education reform, with the broad goal of improving overall outcomes and closing the wide achievement gap that still exists in the state between students in affluent communities and those in the aforementioned Gateway cities.

At the same time, and as the story on page 6 makes clear, SBLA is also working to achieve greater transparency and accountability from city school officials, because both are clearly needed. As is a long-term strategic plan for the schools moving forward — again, because one is needed.

That’s because, while everyone, or most everyone, agrees that some progress has been made in Springfield, both at individual schools and the system as a whole, the numbers don’t lie.

And those numbers show that far too many students are not able to read at grade level, the graduation rate is still far too low, and not enough students are going on to college at a time when such education is critical to achieving success in our technology-driven economy. Most importantly, the numbers show that far too many students are not going to be able to capitalize on the opportunities others are seizing because the education they received doesn’t make them ready to do so.

These are the numbers that matter. And we believe the SBLE can help change them. Business owners speak with a loud voice, they know how to partner with others to achieve success, and, most importantly, they have a huge stake in all this — their future workforce.

So, while griping about a lack of math skills is nothing new, business leaders in Springfield taking a very active role in advocating for education reform and bringing about real change is.

And we’re very glad that this is happening at this critical time.

Colorful Path to Economic Development

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Opinion

Editorial

We’ve written on many occasions in the past about how the phrase ‘economic development’ means much more than trying to lure an Amazon — or an MGM Springfield, for that matter — to your town or filling a business park with distribution companies.

Indeed, this kind of work extends to such realms as workforce development, improving public education, public safety, infrastructure, marketing of a given region, and promotion of arts and culture.

And, sometimes, economic development is art itself.

We saw this with the recent initiative known as Fresh Paint. This was a mural festival staged earlier this month that involved a number of noted artists, with help from the public, and literally changed the face of a number of buildings and structures, such as parking-garage facades.

The murals are highly visible, and they do more than bring a splash of color — a big splash of color — to some otherwise drab pieces of real estate.

They also help tell the story of Springfield through depictions of everything from Dr. Seuss characters to the diverse population that now calls the city home.

How is this economic development?

Well, the murals accomplish something important. They prompt people to stop, look, think, and, ultimately, view Springfield in a different way than they did before. And this is what we want business owners, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and even retirees looking for a place to live to do — look at the City of Homes in a different way.

The murals — there are 10 of them in all, scattered throughout the downtown area and beyond — give the city a new look and vibe. They help send a message that the community is changing, for the better, and that, while once things were dark, the future is seemingly bright.

Can a set of murals really do all that? Apparently, they can.

And for that reason, we certainly hope this is not the last Fresh Paint festival.

Picture This

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Mayor Domenic Sarno welcomes the bank to the city
Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

 

Cutting the Ribbon

New Valley Bank & Trust recently staged a grand opening at its headquarters at Suite 910, One Monarch Place.

Mayor Domenic Sarno welcomes the bank to the city

Mayor Domenic Sarno welcomes the bank to the city

Sarno and bank Chairman Frank Fitzgerald cut the ceremonial ribbon alongside board members and dignitaries

Sarno and bank Chairman Frank Fitzgerald cut the ceremonial ribbon alongside board members and dignitaries

Fitzgerald thanks the almost 300 local investors who raised $23.5 million to get the bank started, well in excess of what is needed by regulatory requirements

Fitzgerald thanks the almost 300 local investors who raised $23.5 million to get the bank started, well in excess of what is needed by regulatory requirements

 

Innovation Fest

On June 12, Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) staged the region’s inaugural Innovation Fest, a day-long celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation that featured seminars, networking, the awarding of cash prizes to finalists in VVM’s accelerator program, walking tours of downtown, and much more.

VVM CEO Kristin Leutz welcomes attendees to the festival

VVM CEO Kristin Leutz welcomes attendees to the festival

Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, executive director of SPARK EforAll Holyoke, and Bill Cole, president of Living Local, present a program called “Reviving Main Street”;

Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, executive director of SPARK EforAll Holyoke, and Bill Cole, president of Living Local, present a program called “Reviving Main Street”

Michael Molinari, a principal with Autodrop3d

Michael Molinari, a principal with Autodrop3d, a New London, Conn.-based company that has created an automated ejection system for 3D printers, took home the top prize ($10,000) among the accelerator finalists

the five accelerator finalists

the five accelerator finalists, all holding their ceremonial checks, gather with VVM mentors and supporters

Mayor Domenic Sarno welcomes visitors to Springfield.

Mayor Domenic Sarno welcomes visitors to Springfield.

 

Innovation Accelerator Graduation

The 2019 Innovation Accelerator, a program that transforms nonprofit leaders’ thinking by bringing a culture of innovation into their organizations, recently graduated its fourth cohort. The event, held at TechSpring in Springfield, hosted three graduating Innovation Accelerator teams. With numerous funders and business and foundation executives in attendance, they supported, learned, and provided a pathway to potential funding for initiatives realized during the six-month class. Each team pitched its best plan to create mission-aligned revenue for their organizations. They also had to clearly demonstrate the core assumptions underlying their new ventures, how they tested those assumptions, the evidence they gathered, and what they learned.

from left, students

from left, students Cody Andrews, Julie Lococo, Monique Whiting, and James O’Neill (Viability) present to sharks John Goodhue (Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center), Joe Minton (Digital Development Management), Marty Caine (Wolf & Co.), Ali Usman (Pixeledge), and Paul Silva (Innovation Accelerator)

from left, Kelly Minton (Innovation Accelerator), student Rose Egan (Community Education Project), and Silva

from left, Kelly Minton (Innovation Accelerator), student Rose Egan (Community Education Project), and Silva

students Ethan Ferris and Will Swyers

students Ethan Ferris and Will Swyers, co-founders of Xernai, talk with sharks Caine and Dana Barrows (Northwestern Mutual)

 

The Business of Cannabis

The Springfield-based law firm Bulkley Richardson staged an informational forum on June 18 as part of an ongoing series on the many legal aspects of operating a cannabis-related business. The featured speaker was Tina Sbrega, president and CEO of GFA Federal Credit Union, to talk about how her financial institution became the first in the state to serve recreational marijuana companies. The event drew about 50 business professionals. Sbrega explained that the process of banking the cannabis industry involves a host of regulations because the drug is illegal at the federal level.

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.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

David Diaz v. Eugeniusz Wargulewski , Rivoli Inc., and Forest Hills Properties Inc.

Allegation: Fraud, breach of contract, negligence, unjust enrichment: $25,000

Filed: 5/5/19

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Reinhart Foodservice, LLC v. Cassmit Lucky, LLC d/b/a Lucky’s Pizza and James Luke Cassell

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $5,390.68

Filed: 5/4/19

Reinhart Foodservice, LLC v. Cousin’s Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Anatolia Kabob House and Ahmet Ozseferoglu

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $5,251.18

Filed: 5/22/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Susan Francoeur, individually and as guardian of Andrew Francoeur v. Hulmes Transportation Services Ltd., Karen Kozlik, and Robert Harnois

Allegation: Motor-vehicle ngeligence causing personal injury: $721,596+

Filed: 5/3/19

Eugenia Velasquez v. Susan P. Torrey, M.D.; Jeannette M. Wolfe, M.D.; Christine M. Mroz, RN; Michael J. Strapp, PA; Katie Jean Arey, PA; and Baystate Health Inc. d/b/a Baystate Medical Center

Allegation: Medical malpractice

Filed: 5/6/19

Tom Irwin Inc. v. Ludlow Country Club Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $36,608.04

Filed: 5/7/19

Jocelynn Sullivan v. Jose Pires and Grasso Cos., LLC

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $14,866.57

Filed: 5/15/19

Fred Cintron and Alina Colon v. Henry C. Kocot & Sons Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $70,599.72

Filed: 5/17/19

Lisa Mandaglio v. Veritas Preparatory Charter School and Rachel Romano

Allegation: Intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, defamation, breach of confidentiality/invasion of privacy, misrepresentation, filing false reports with DCF, wrongful termination: $12,244.53

Filed: 5/23/19

Jean Valentine v. the Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: 737,514.75

Filed: 5/24/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Carlotta Cinelli v. University of Massachusetts Amherst

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $29,800

Filed: 5/2/19

James M. Miller v. Spartan Concrete Services Inc. f/k/a Spartan Bobcat & Concrete Services Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $25,000+

Filed: 5/3/19

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Labonte & Son, LLC v. Fleet Trailer, LLC

Allegation: Failure to pay for services provided: $42,112+

Filed: 5/8/19

Wikoff Color Co. v. Turley Publications Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract, unjust enrichment: $16,492.26

Filed: 5/13/19

Agenda

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Agenda

Discussion on Cloud Services
June 25: Normandeau Technologies will host a discussion on the ever-changing landscape of cloud services, and how they offer more security, flexibility, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at 2097 Riverdale St., West Springfield. Attendees will network with other forward-thinking businesses, get exposed to solutions they may not know exist, look at how modern cloud collaboration and communication solutions can take a business to the next level, learn what a unified communications platform can do for a business, listen to a cybersecurity expert discuss how to protect a business from hackers and ransomware, and enjoy coffee and pastries provided by a local artisan coffee roaster.

Free Legal Advice by Phone
June 27: Western Mass. residents can receive free legal advice through the semiannual Western Mass. Dial-A-Lawyer call-in program hosted by the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. (MBA). Volunteer lawyers from the MBA will field phone calls from 5 to 7 p.m. from residents of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties who have legal concerns or problems. The legal advice is provided at no charge as a public service of the MBA. The Dial-A-Lawyer phone number is (413) 782-1659. If a caller gets a busy signal, they are asked to hang up and try again. Normal telephone charges will apply. The MBA’s Dial-A-Lawyer program is co-sponsored by Western New England University School of Law, the Republican, El Pueblo Latino, the Massachusetts Assoc. of Hispanic Attorneys, and the Hispanic National Bar Assoc.

STEM Starter Academy Summer Bridge Program
July 1 to Aug. 9: Registration is open for Springfield Technical Community College’s free STEM Starter Academy Summer Bridge program. Anyone interested must register by the June 14 deadline and be a Massachusetts high-school graduate in the class of 2017, 2018, or 2019; be a Massachusetts resident; submit an STCC admissions application for the fall 2019 semester; have a grade point average of 2.0 or above; have parent or guardian permission if under 18 years old; and submit a STEM Starter Academy application. The program, which is ideal for those who are interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) careers, offers participants free college credits, books, guest speakers, activities, lunch, field trips, and tutoring. Students will earn a $400 stipend upon successful completion. For additional information and to apply, visit stcc.edu/apply/stem. Contact Reena Randhir, director of STEM Starter Academy, with questions at [email protected] or (413) 755-4576.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at ACC
July 8-12: Asnuntuck Community College is offering a free summer program in advanced manufacturing technology for rising ninth-grade students from Enfield, East Windsor, Ellington, East Granby, Granby, Suffield, Somers, and Windsor Locks, Conn. The week-long program is for students who enjoy working with tools, electronics, and/or computers. Students who are curious about the way things are made and interested in a possible career in manufacturing are encouraged to attend. This hands-on, team based week is designed to provide students with instruction and skills through rotations in three key areas: machining, welding, and electronics. The five-day program is being offered from 9 a.m. to noon at Asnuntuck. Class size is limited, and spaces will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Slots are available for older high-school students as well. For more information, contact Julie Cotnoir at (860) 253-3019 or [email protected]. This program is funded in part by a Perkins grant.

Filmmaking Workshops
July 8-12: The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) will host a summer filmmaking workshop for 11- to 14-year-olds. This week-long workshop will meet daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berkshire Community College’s South County Campus, 343 Main St., Great Barrington. Early dropoff (9 a.m.) and late pickup (5 p.m.) is available by request. The purpose of the workshop is twofold: for kids to experience what it’s like to work on a real movie crew from creation of an idea to the final edit of the project, and for the group to produce a high-quality short film championed in every aspect by everyone in the group. Specific topics covered will include story structure, screenwriting, character development, cinematography, sound recording and mixing, lighting, editing, sound design, and marketing. The course is being taught by writer, director, actor, and educator Patrick Toole. All equipment will be provided. The cost for the week-long workshop is $325. Students will need to bring lunch. Class size is limited. To register online, visit shop.berkshirecc.edu or call (413) 236-2127.

Blue Sox Youth Baseball Clinics
July 8-11, 15-18: The Valley Blue Sox announced that Shriners Hospitals for Children will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 Blue Sox Youth Baseball Clinics. This year marks Shriners’ second season partnering with the Blue Sox to present the team’s youth clinics. Blue Sox coaches and players will provide hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction to participants ages 6-13 from 9 a.m. to noon daily. The registration fee for each four-day session is $100. Athletic trainers will be on hand, provided by Shriners. All children participating in the clinics will receive a pair of free tickets to Blue Sox Clinic Night on Saturday, July 20 courtesy of Shriners Hospitals for Children, where they will have the opportunity to take the field with the Valley Blue Sox during pregame ceremonies. The first session will be held July 8-11 at Mackenzie Stadium, 500 Beech St., Holyoke. Interested participants can visit www.valleybluesox.com for information on how to register. The second session will be held July 15-18 at Burnham Field in the Spec Pond Recreation Area, 2540 Boston Post Road, Wilbraham. Interested participants can register by visiting www.wilbrahamrec.com. Participating children should bring their glove, a water bottle, and bat and helmet (if able). Ideal attire includes a cap, baseball pants, and cleats or athletic sneakers. Questions about this year’s clinics can be directed to the Valley Blue Sox by e-mail at [email protected].

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.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE
www.1berkshire.com
(413) 499-1600

• June 25: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Kittredge House, 444 Main St., Dalton. This event is a free networking opportunity for members of 1Berkshire.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• June 26: Speaker Breakfast: Cyber Breach Symposium, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featuring Mat Reardon, Beazley Group. Learn what steps you can take to minimize your risk. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• June 26: Business After Hours and ribbon-cutting ceremony, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pulp, 80 Race St., Holyoke. Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of one of Holyoke’s newest businesses. Pulp is a unique gallery right on the canals featuring the work of artists and makers. There will be light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, live music, art, and connections.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.northamptonchamber.com
(413) 584-1900

• July 10: July Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Miss Florence Diner, 99 Main St., Florence. A networking event sponsored by Delap Real Estate, Northampton Cooperative Bank, and the Hub. Cost: $10 for members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• July 9: The Westfield Starfires are hosting Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce members to a complimentary game at Bullens Field, Smith Avenue, Westfield. Beginning at 5 p.m., watch the teams warm up, relax in the beer garden, or grab a bite to eat. The game against the Bristol Blues starts at 6:30 p.m. Call (413) 568-1618 to reserve a ticket.

• July 11: 42nd annual Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., hosted by Westfield Middle School, 30 West Silver St., Westfield. Pancake sponsor: BusinessWest; sausage sponsor: BMC-HealthNet Plan; placemat sponsor: Appalachian Press; ticket sponsor: Puffer Printing. This event, held rain or shine, will include pancakes, children’s activities, and vendors. Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for kids under age 10. Tickets available at the chamber office at 16 North Elm St., Westfield (check or credit), or at the event (cash only). To order a vendor table online, visit www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships, tickets, or more information, call the chamber at (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.

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.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• June 25: Leadership Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Valley Venture Mentors, 276 Bridge St., Springfield. Enjoy an informal lunch and networking while hearing from Kristin Leutz, CEO of Valley Venture Mentors. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Dr. Robert Roose

Dr. Robert Roose

Dr. Robert Roose has been named chief medical officer for Mercy Medical Center. In this position, Roose provides clinical leadership and administrative direction in developing and attaining strategic and operating objectives related to medical practice and patient care at Mercy Medical Center and its affiliates. He also serves as a liaison between administration and the medical staff, and provides leadership in advancing quality initiatives, clinical care, patient satisfaction, and provider and colleague engagement. Roose joined the Mercy team in 2013, first serving as chief medical officer of Addiction and Recovery Services at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital (PBHH), and later as vice president of Behavioral Health for Mercy Medical Center and its affiliates. His many accomplishments include spearheading the expansion of opioid-treatment programs and championing the creation of the clinical-stabilization service at PBHH. He most recently served in the regional role of chief of Addiction Medicine & Recovery Services for Trinity Health Of New England and has been participating in the Trinity Health Strategic Leadership Program with selected leaders from around the nation. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Roose has served on the Quality Improvement Council of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the Clinical Issues Advisory Council and Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Task Force of the Massachusetts Hospital Assoc., and Gov. Charlie Baker’s Opioid Addiction Working Group. He has presented and published on various aspects of addiction treatment, and has been a prominent community leader and spokesperson on efforts throughout the region to address the opioid epidemic. Roose earned his doctor of medicine and master in public health degrees at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington D.C. and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y.

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Lucy Perez

Lucy Perez

Lucy Perez, a longtime area educator, is the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from Holyoke Community College. The award recognizes the achievements of individuals whose dedication and outstanding service to HCC have enhanced the value of the student experience and improved the quality of life for all on campus. Perez, an HCC graduate from the class of 1987, has been a member of the HCC board of trustees since 2013 and also serves on the HCC alumni council and HCC Foundation board. She holds an associate degree in liberal arts from HCC, a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College, and a master’s degree in education and a certification in advanced graduate studies from UMass, where she concentrated in English language acquisition and literacy. She started her career in education at HCC, working first as a counselor for the college’s fledgling English as a second language program and later as its program coordinator. She taught education for many years at HCC and at Springfield Technical Community College, where she served as assistant dean of students before moving on to work for many years in human-resources administration and recruitment for the Springfield Public Schools. She now works in human resources at Mount Holyoke College as its talent acquisition manager. HCC president Christina Royal presented the Distinguished Service Award to Perez at HCC’s 72nd commencement ceremony at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on June 1.

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Ryan Barry

Ryan Barry

Michael Ostrowski, president and CEO of Arrha Credit Union, announced the appointment of a new board member, Ryan Barry, attorney at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP in Springfield. Barry practices primarily in the areas of business law, health law, construction law, and higher-education law. He also leads the firm’s Craft Brew and Distilleries practice group. He has a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College and a juris doctor from Northeastern University School of Law.

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MassMutual announced that Gareth Ross has been named head of the new Enterprise Technology and Experience (ETX) organization, which is responsible for all of the company’s internal and external technology and digital efforts, as well as direct-to-consumer marketing efforts. Industry leaders Arthur Riel and Jim Routh have also joined MassMutual and the ETX organization as head of Core Technology & Initiatives and head of Enterprise Information Risk Management, respectively. Since joining MassMutual in 2008, Ross has held various leadership roles, beginning in Corporate Finance and Strategy, heading up the company’s distribution strategy team within the insurance business, and establishing MassMutual’s direct-to-consumer business and industry-leading data-science capabilities. Under Ross’ direction, MassMutual has invested in data science over the past six years, establishing an in-house data-science group that creates knowledge and builds services from data that enable enterprise-wide data-driven decision making through science and applied research. Prior to MassMutual, Ross held financial-planning, management-consulting, and business-analyst roles with Capmark Financial, General Motors, the New York Treasurer’s office, the Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., the World Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Deloitte Consulting. Riel has been named head of Core Technology & Initiatives, a newly created role that oversees the prioritization and delivery of strategic technology projects across the company, as well as internal and external information-systems applications, platforms, and infrastructure. Riel brings more than 30 years of experience in system and application design and technology delivery to MassMutual, as well as an exceptional track record in developing and executing complex business and technology strategies. He has worked in senior technology-management roles at various organizations, including Moody’s, NYSE EuroNext, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Most recently, he served as chief Enterprise architect and chief Information officer of Finance IT for the World Bank. Riel also founded two technology companies in the areas of computer-science training and compliance-technology solutions, has taught hundreds of courses in both academic and industry environments, and authored several research papers. Routh has been appointed head of Enterprise Information Risk Management. In this role, he will drive a holistic information risk-management approach across the company, with a focus on managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring all cybersecurity-related regulatory and compliance requirements are met, and overseeing the safeguarding of MassMutual’s information assets. Routh is a well-known visionary and recognized leader in the cybersecurity industry who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and a demonstrated track record for delivering security capabilities that drive business results. Most recently, he served as chief Information Security officer (CISO) for CVS Health, where he led the security integration for CVS Health in the acquisition of Aetna and developed a three-year plan for achieving enterprise level resilience. Prior to that, he served as CISO for Aetna, global head of Application and Mobile Security at JP Morgan Chase, and CISO at KPMG, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., and American Express. Routh is a former board and committee chairman of the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the former chairman of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center. He received the 2017 Evanta Breakaway Leadership Award and the 2016 ISE Luminary Award among many other awards and honors throughout his career.

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Mary Pomeroy

Mary Pomeroy

Mary Pomeroy has joined Greenfield Savings Bank as assistant office manager of the main office in Greenfield. In addition to supervising activities of the office and staff-development duties, she will also work with customers, providing customer service and business development. Pomeroy has earned diplomas in consumer lending, general financial services, and advanced financial services, and certificates in introduction to financial services, credit analysis, and consumer lending from the Center for Financial Training. She is currently enrolled in business and financial management at New England College of Business and Finance.

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Melody Edwards, owner of Renew Window Cleaning, was selected by the Italian Trade Agency to attend the Pulire Trade Show as a U.S. delegate and honored guest. The show, the largest professional cleaning-industry trade show in Italy, was held last month at the Veronafiere Exhibition Centre in Verona. Edwards was chosen for her creativity and professionalism during her 25-year involvement with the industry, and for her passion for promoting women in this often-male-driven industry. The event was sponsored by the Italian government and organized to give U.S. companies the opportunity to network and meet with leading Italian manufacturers. There were 300 exhibitors and more than 17,000 visitors in attendance.

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Mark Zacek

Mark Zacek

Mark Zacek has joined the team at GSB Investments and Insurance as a financial advisor, Infinex Investments Inc. He will offer clients a wide range of financial services and investments, including retirement and financial planning, mutual funds, tax deferred annuities, life insurance, long-term-care insurance, college-savings planning, and IRA rollovers (401k/403b). He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Montana State University. He serves on the board of directors of Mohawk Trail Concerts.

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Springfield College Criminal Justice Program Partners with Secret Service

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Criminal Justice program recently agreed to a partnership with the U.S. Secret Service to identify and guide first-year students and sophomores toward a career with the Secret Service. Led by John Mazza, U.S. Secret Service senior special agent; and Raj Karira, U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge of talent and employee acquisition and global recruiting, the agents will meet with individuals and small groups of students during the academic year offering guidance and support so students can navigate the application and hiring process. Both Mazza and Karira visited Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Gary Berte’s Introduction to Criminal Justice class during the spring semester to meet with students and answer any questions they had regarding a career with the Secret Service. Mazza is a former recruit officer for Berte, and Mazza gained his emergency medical services management training at Springfield College. Springfield College Criminal Justice program graduates are prepared for graduate school or careers in national, state, and local government, law enforcement, and community mediation.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Offers Equity-building Assistance to Homebuyers

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank Division has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s Equity Builder Program, which assists local homebuyers with down-payment and closing costs as well as homebuyer counseling and rehabilitation assistance. The $3.6 million program provides grants to financial institutions to assist households at or below 80% of the area median income. Borrowers are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Buyers must also complete a homebuyer-counseling program. Greenfield Cooperative Bank is eligible to receive up to $150,000 in 2019 through the Equity Builder Program depending on availability of funds. Since 2003, the Equity Builder Program has awarded more than $38.8 million in funds, assisting 3,512 income-eligible households to purchase a home. Credit approval and other conditions apply. For more information, contact Greenfield Cooperative Bank’s Residential Loan Origination Department at (413) 772-5000, ext. 490.

Florence Bank Recognizes 11 Individuals for Service, Gives $5,500 to Nonprofits

FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently announced its 11 Community Champions for 2019. As part of its Community Champions Sweepstakes program, the bank offered each of the 11 champions a $500 grant to be donated to a nonprofit of their choice. In all, 218 nominations were cast at Florence Bank’s 11 branches for 11 champions, and Florence Bank granted a total of $5,500 to 11 nonprofits in Hampshire and Hampden counties, and beyond. As part of the sweepstakes, customers in each branch were invited to cast one vote in their neighborhood branch for a person in their community who goes above and beyond to ensure that residents are safe, healthy, and happy. Voting took place from April 15 through May 6. Winners were selected at random from all the nominees in each branch. The winners had the privilege of selecting an area nonprofit to receive a $500 grant. The 11 branch champions and the nonprofits they chose to support with the $500 grant are: Springfield: Myles Callender, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; West Springfield: Allen Howard, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield; Granby: Gayle Bradley, LukeStronger Inc.; Belchertown: Jim Phaneuf, the Jimmy Fund; Amherst: Naz Mohamed, who split the award evenly between Amherst Community Connections, Amherst Survival Center, and the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership; Hadley, Gary Glenn, Newman Catholic Center at UMass Amherst; King Street, Northampton: Jane Lyons, Friends of Children; downtown Northampton: Diane Porcella, Northampton Neighbors; Easthampton: Robin Bialecki, Easthampton Community Center; Florence: Jacob Fine, Pioneer Valley Workers Center; and Williamsburg: Sue Labrie, Goshen Firefighters Assoc.

Revenues at MGM Springfield Rise in May

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield reported an uptick in total gambling revenues in May, taking in $22,285,565.57, compared to $21,818,086.34 in April. The past three months were the casino’s three best, revenue-wise, since September 2018, its first full month of operations.

Of the May revenues, $6,182,892 came from table games and $16,102,673 from slot machines. “We continue to be pleased with our performance. We’re capturing market share and growing loyalty,” President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Mathis said. “May was an especially rewarding month for us.”

Berkshire Bank Packages More Than 50,000 Meals for Rise Against Hunger

WESTFIELD — Berkshire Bank employees recently came together to package more than 50,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, to be sent to nations where starvation is a key concern. The donation was a part of the bank’s annual Xtraordinary Day of Service, where 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 more than 6,000 hours of volunteer work in a single day throughout the bank’s footprint.

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LEAP Class of 2020 Enrollment Ends July 1

SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is accepting applications for enrollment in LEAP 2020, a regional leadership-development program, until Monday, July 1. LEAP engages the Pioneer Valley’s most promising emerging leaders through learning and exploration. Participants are trained in leadership skills by experts in a classroom setting. They also attend in-depth field experiences across the region where they meet with local leaders and explore the region’s economy and culture. The LEAP program runs September through May. In its eight years running, nearly 300 individuals representing more than 100 companies, organizations, and municipalities have participated. The program has filled a critical need for a leadership program that builds a network of emerging leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of the region. Fifty-three percent of alumni have a new leadership role at work, 64% have joined a new board of directors, and 99% have made new, meaningful connections. Applicants are considered in a competitive application process that prioritizes diversity by employment sector, geography, race, gender, and sexual orientation. Emerging leaders, mid-career professionals with leadership potential, and those looking to better the Pioneer Valley should consider applying. Applications and further information can be found at www.leadershippv.org.

Freedom Credit Union Holds Annual Summer Food Drive

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is once again holding its annual summer food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Donations can be brought to Freedom branch locations in the Pioneer Valley through Sept. 27. Suggested donations of non-perishable food and personal care items include hot and cold cereals; packaged rice and grains; pasta and noodles; canned beans and vegetables; canned and dried fruit; peanut butter and nuts; granola bars and crackers; powdered or evaporated milk; instant potatoes; canned chicken, fish, and meat; cooking oils and spices (in plastic containers); canned soups, stews, and chili; powdered or canned baby formula; diapers, wipes, and toilet paper; shampoo and body wash; and toothpaste and toothbrushes. For safety, items in glass jars or bottles, homemade food, unlabeled items, baby food, and severely dented cans cannot be accepted.

Baker-Polito Administration, MassDevelopment Announce Funds for Collaborative Workspaces

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration and MassDevelopment announced $2,165,000 in funding for the fourth round of Collaborative Workspace Program grants, a MassDevelopment program that accelerates business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that fuels locally based innovation. Eligible organizations may apply for either seed grants to plan and study the feasibility of new collaborative workspaces, or fit-out grants to develop and expand existing workspaces. Through its first three rounds of grants, the Collaborative Workspace Program provided more than $5 million in funding to more than 75 organizations for the planning, development, and build-out of different types of collaborative workspaces. This new round includes $1.5 million from the Commonwealth’s capital budget and $665,000 from the Barr Foundation, the third installment of a three-year, $1,965,000 grant to the program to expand support for arts-related collaborative workspaces in the Commonwealth. MassDevelopment’s continued partnership with the Barr Foundation broadens the reach of the Collaborative Workspace Program to include the creative sector, a critical source of innovation and positive community change.  Proposals are due in electronic format via e-mail at [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Funding decisions are expected to be announced by the fall.

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.

CHICOPEE

The Women’s Center for Healing Inc., 333 Front Street Suite 2, Chicopee, MA 01013. Cheryl Przezdziecki, same. Mental health counseling.

EASTHAMPTON

Sam Rod Inc., 65 Glendale St., Easthampton, MA 01027. John Symasko, same. Law practice.

HAYDENVILLE

Santiago Enterprises Inc., 2 High St., Haydenville, MA 01039. Jonathan A. Santiago, same. Building wood-fired stoves.

LANESBORO

Shaurya Inc., 162 South Main St., Lanesboro, MA 01237. Kirankumar N. Patel, 6 Glen Meadow Road, Franklin, MA 02038. Operation of a liquor store.

LEE

T & D Rental Properties Inc., 105 Parkview Terrace, Lee, MA 01238. Theodore Brown, same. Rent commercial, industrial, other real estate.

PITTSFIELD

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

TCP Homes Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Pamela Hemming, same. Home renovations, remodeling, and design.

SOUTHWICK

Scooter’s Paradise Pet Resort Inc., 76 Tannery Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Susan Lamoureux, same. Dog kennel, daycare, pet grooming and supplies.

SPRINGFIELD

Sproutt House Clothing Inc., 87 Florence St., Springfield, MA 01105. Christopher T. Howard, same. Clothing company.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Springfield Hockey Heritage Society Inc., 90 Front St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Steve Bordeaux, 64 Pleasant Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Nonprofit purposes of education and rendering assistance to individuals and organizations interested in preserving the rich history of professional ice hockey in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Studio 420 Inc., 4 Wilder Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Michael Anthony Skowron, same. Communications, advertising, marketing, and retail.

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 May and June 2019.

AMHERST

Family Fences
8 Edge Hill Place
Dalbert Rodriguez

Feldman IT Solutions
94 Harlow Dr.
Ben Feldman

Neveteg Graphic Solutions
82 Spring St.
Gary Beaudry

BELCHERTOWN

Auntie Elsie’s
40 Daniel Shays Highway, #4
Eleanor Adoboe

B-Town Electric
72 Edelcy Dr.
Michael McKenzie

CHICOPEE

Andrey’s Family Chiropractic
55 Main St., Suite 104
Andrey Okhrimenko

District 3
165 Front St.
Tyra Dixon

Dragon Spirit Energy Healing
44 Keddy Blvd.
Jared Parker, Joanna Hughes

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
27 White Birch Plaza
Xiu Xing Zheng

Natalie Colapietro Photography
39 Hillcrest St.
Natalie Colapietro

Silver Homes
35 Fletcher Circle
Gleb Leiderhan

Sweeney Roofing
340 Dale St., Unit B
Steven Sweeney

THL Nutrition
186 Murphy Lane
Timothy Coyle, Hollie Lehouillier

DEERFIELD

W.D. Coatings
901 River Road
William Cycz

EASTHAMPTON

Eviction Crossfit
One Cottage St., Suite 118
Matthew Dusseault

Green Door
23 Main St.
Katherine Taylor

Mary’s Holiday Shoppe
64 Maple St.
Mary Franchere

Side by Side
One Cottage St., Suite 118
Matthew Dusseault

Viva Tubes, LLC
142 Pleasant St.
David Mell

EAST LONGMEADOW

Pawsitive Vibes
49 Gerrard Ave.
Lindsay Abdelmasch

Pediatric Dental Associates
52 North Main St.
Vincent Trimboli

HOLYOKE

Care One at Holyoke
260 Easthampton Road
260 Easthampton Road Operating Co., LLC

Frank Storage
19 St. James Ave.
Francisco Marrero

LPJ Donuts Inc.
473 Pleasant St.
Jessica Salema

LUDLOW

D’Angelo
861 Massachusetts Turnpike
New England Authentic Eats, LLC

JB Welding and More
50 Andrew St.
Joel Belanger

JW Remodeling
86 Booth St.
John Windoloski

Lawn Tech Lawn Care
405 West St.
David Elliot

Stephen M. Koziol Home Improvement
87 Barna St.
Stephen Koziol

NORTHAMPTON

Artifact Cider Project
34 North Maple St.
Jake Mazar

Borealis Language Services
12 High St.
Christophe Brunski

Colonial Cannabis Co.
34 Bridge St.
Jack Carney

Genesis of Northampton
347 King St.
Carla Zayac, Thomas Cosenzi

Lucy Bloom
128 King St., Apt. 3
Clarissa Marchla

O’Connor Consulting Group
256 Chestnut St.
Edwin O’Connor

Oriental Taste
41 Main St.
Chenghai Zheng

Rose Clinic
43 Center St., #201
John Rollinson, Sumithra Nadarajah

Song Sparrow Farm
140 Meadow St.
Diego Irizarry-Gerould

Wildlight Doula Services
54 Finn St.
Patricia Potter

PALMER

1031 Media
18 Peterson Road
Robert Lavoie

Countryside Landscaping
6 Waverly St.
Matthew Rovelli, Anthony Giordano, Joshua Pereria, Kevin Dingman

Dean Browne Home Improvement
203 State St.
Dean Browne

Gina’s Cleaning Service
1035 Central St., Apt. 1
Gina Morris

Heavenly Sweet Treats
2150 Main St.
Laurie Bresse

Les Mains Therapeutic Massage
3 Converse St.
Jacqueline St. Laurent

Linc’s Plumbing & Heating
21 Wilbraham St., Unit 104
Lincoln Tetreault

Monson Woodworks
267 Breckenridge St.
William Fenner

N.B. Pease & Co.
43 Foundry St.
Nelson Pease

New England Patent Prints
37 Smith St.
Gail Sterner

Wen Ming House
1427 North Main St.
Ying Pan

Western Mass Gutters
161 Stimson St.
Alex Matsuk

SOUTHWICK

Grabowski Woodworking
46 Pineywood Road
Dustin Grabowski

SPRINGFIELD

AJB’s Graphic T’s
112 Spring St.
Aaron Butler

All Out Fitness
14 Bryant St.
Aaron Owens

Appliance Plus Service
224 Chapin Terrace
Eliezer Cortes

Castro Transportation
11 Horace St.
Raul Castro

Dress Too Impress
494 Central St.
Barrington Price

Ferrer & Garcia Transportation
38 Bryant St.
Edwin Ferrer

Franchise Jewelers
388 Dickinson St.
Francisco Perez

Fufu’s Beauty Supply
249 Bay St.
Dine Amadou

Gonzalez Landscaping & Snow Removal
189 St. James Blvd.
Pedro Gonzalez

Laugh and Learn Academy
212 Garnet St.
Odessa Torres

Los Altisimos
12 Orange St.
Neftali Baez-Colon

Los Duros Barber Shop
886 State St.
Israel Lopez

New England Auto Service
734 Page Blvd.
Carlos Dias

The Northeast Comedy Review
284 Nassau Dr.
Robert Montgomery

Racing Mart Fuels
685 Sumner St.
Rick Abiassaf

Ramos Detailing Express
263 Hancock St.
Jose Ramos

Red Apple Restaurant
10 Orange St.
Red Apple Group Inc.

Rozki’s Rides, LLC
9 Bowdoin St.
Jessica Rozki

Son Tran Online
340 Belmont Ave.
Son Tran

Stellar Styles
117 Cloran St.
Stella Lyons

WESTFIELD

A.H. Harris & Sons
287 Lockhouse Road
A.H. Harris & Sons

Camp K-9
202 Union St.
Alessandra Connor

Cloot’s Auto Body Inc.
825 North Road
Gary Cloutier

Gilte Phyl’s
487 Western Ave.
Gilte Phyl’s

Guardian Angels Sitting Service
18 Second Ave.
6 and 9 Inc.

Hampton Ponds Market
1029 North Road
All in One Shop Inc.

Herbwerk
123 Honey Pot Road
Kimberly Delisio

Jennifer Giffune, RDN
102 North Elm St.
Jennifer Giffune

Juli and Ali Boutique
26 North Elm St.
Alisa Sychev

Kenseal Construction Products
287 Lockhouse Road
Kenseal Construction Products

Main Street Hair Co.
32 Main St.
Caron Johnson, Donna Somppi, Nancy Ingham

NextGen Construction Inc.
301 North Elm St.
NextGen Construction Inc.

Price Rite of Westfield
303 East Main St.
PRRC Inc.

Professional Handyman
Keith Meyer
20 Old Feeding Hills Road

Union Mart
420 Union St.
Gopal Krishna Convenience Inc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Balise Agency
122 Doty Circle
Consumers Insurance

Balise Collision Repair Center
1800 Riverdale St.
Steven Mitus

Calabrese Market and Grill Inc.
54 Park St.
Anthony Calabrese

Capital Enterprises
172 Harwich Road
Arthur Arena

Devin Perry Construction
125 Craiwell Ave.
Devin Perry

Hand Made by Erynn
261 Morgan Road
Erynn Charter
KFC
931 Riverdale St.
Houston Sherry

Mass Trans Insurance Agency
425 Union St.
Roman Shtetan

Midgaard Trucking
2024 Riverdale St.
Christopher Poulin

Shell Food Mart
173 Elm St.
Ami Patel

Sweet Tooth Fantasies
184 Main St.
Bexie Lopez

WILBRAHAM

Amituofo Spa
2400 Boston Road, Unit 3
Robert Benjamin

The Cutting Crew
2460 Boston Road
Cynthia Shields

Giroux Bros. Martial Arts Inc.
2400 Boston Road
Steve Giroux

Real Estate Transactions

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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

BERNARDSTON

83 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Bessie Jones
Seller: Angela L. Russek
Date: 05/31/19

BUCKLAND

48 Crittenden Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $879,750
Buyer: William L. Jacobson
Seller: Richard & Ana LT
Date: 06/03/19

39 Franklin St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Donald P. Kahn
Seller: Courtney Zarish
Date: 05/31/19

CHARLEMONT

96 Avery Brook Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Eric R. Dean
Seller: Walter E. Clark
Date: 05/28/19

23 Hillendale Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Aaron D. Mead
Seller: Nicholas A. Pierro
Date: 05/22/19

ERVING

26 High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Jacqualyn Crosby
Seller: Deborah A. Taylor
Date: 06/03/19

GILL

55 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ann E. Bonneville
Seller: Dennis R. Banash
Date: 05/24/19

North Main Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Nourse-Patterson LLC
Seller: Alfred A. Dunklee IRT
Date: 05/23/19

359 West Gill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Miller
Seller: Kevin M. Barnes
Date: 05/22/19

GREENFIELD

890 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $227,750
Buyer: Michele Hoyt
Seller: Rhiannon M. Thackeray
Date: 05/31/19

975 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $301,500
Buyer: Eric R. Amato
Seller: Luallen Chadwick
Date: 05/30/19

56 Cheapside St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Emmalyn Hicks
Seller: Bruce G. Thomas
Date: 06/04/19

53 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Benjamin E. Janas
Seller: Thomas J. Fredrick
Date: 05/22/19

91 Smith St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,495,833
Buyer: CV Greenfield 1 LLC
Seller: Concetta Simone TR 1962
Date: 05/30/19

19 Sunrise Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Eduard Rotari
Seller: John W. Merz
Date: 05/31/19

100 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joanne C. Start
Seller: Susan J. Welcome
Date: 05/30/19

LEVERETT

23 Cider Mill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kristen E. Chamberlin
Seller: Patricia Thiebe
Date: 05/31/19

MONTAGUE

10 Alice St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Mary L. George
Seller: Jeffrey Messinger
Date: 05/24/19

62 Crocker Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Laura Botch
Seller: Gertrude G. Woodard
Date: 05/24/19

6 Dunton St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $173,875
Buyer: Daniel Prasol
Seller: Dawn M. Bete
Date: 05/22/19

10 Industrial Blvd.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $990,000
Buyer: 253 Property Management
Seller: Savage Legacy LLC
Date: 06/04/19

3 Madison Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Henry
Seller: Kristie M. Timberlake
Date: 05/31/19

72 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Bonnie M. Bongiovanni
Seller: Lehman, Charity E., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

11 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Quentin K. Reynolds
Seller: William L. Payne
Date: 05/31/19

11 Morris Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: John Irminger
Seller: Barbara J. Boron
Date: 05/23/19

57 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Riley O. Brown
Seller: Shawn A. Glazier
Date: 05/24/19

NORTHFIELD

19 4 Mile Brook Road
Northfield, MA 01354
Amount: $273,360
Buyer: Michael T. Magnuson
Seller: Fowler INT
Date: 05/29/19

113 Coller Cemetary Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Heidi Parent
Seller: Donald T. Campbell
Date: 05/24/19

38 East St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Donald T. Campbell
Seller: Kurtis Williams
Date: 05/24/19

177 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Amy K. Hildenbrand
Seller: John Hovnanian
Date: 06/03/19

ORANGE

95 Fairman Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Desiree D. Ciccone
Seller: Eric R. Amato
Date: 05/30/19

102 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Powell
Seller: Peggy L. Peirce
Date: 05/22/19

40 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Colleen J. Merchand
Seller: Ribert S. St.Marie
Date: 05/24/19

118 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Charles Novotny
Seller: Robert M. Ellison
Date: 05/22/19

186 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Jean
Seller: Christopher J. Donelan
Date: 05/31/19

SHELBURNE

417 Little Mohawk Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Alyssa L. Gerry
Seller: Little Mohawk Properties
Date: 05/31/19

SHUTESBURY

11 Great Pines Dr. Ext.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Melody S. Chartier
Seller: Bryan G. Hobbs
Date: 05/24/19

16 Merrill Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Robbin A. Devincentis
Seller: Ronald R. Lafosse
Date: 05/28/19

82 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $251,100
Buyer: Christopher E. Callaghan
Seller: Maud B. Low
Date: 05/24/19

204 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Gregory Milton-Darms
Seller: David R. Foster
Date: 05/31/19

SUNDERLAND

159 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

180 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

17 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert H. Adair
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/31/19

122 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

150 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

166 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

66 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

36 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

28 School St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,598,000
Buyer: DNB Properties LLC
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

41 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Eli Z. Berk
Seller: David J. Dion
Date: 05/30/19

352 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Lindsay A. Clough
Seller: Jonathan M. Bell
Date: 05/31/19

WENDELL

Jennison Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Massachusetts Audubon Society
Seller: L. Marcelle Feltman
Date: 05/30/19

152 New Salem Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mary E. Ziemba
Seller: Homewright LLC
Date: 05/31/19

New Salem Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Massachusetts Audubon Society
Seller: L. Marcelle Feltman
Date: 05/30/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

48 Brien St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gina L. Rogers
Seller: Anthony C. Frasco
Date: 05/28/19

80 Karen Lynn Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dale M. Lessard
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 05/24/19

4-D Mansion Woods
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Marwan Al-Masri
Seller: Anne C. Llewellyn
Date: 06/03/19

11 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Long Nguyen
Seller: Peter J. Gallagher
Date: 05/29/19

78 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jessica Bass
Seller: Joseph Cardaropoli
Date: 05/24/19

13 Nicole Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Denise Pelchat
Seller: Tylor R. Vaillancourt
Date: 05/29/19

61 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Inas K. Ismael
Seller: Sandra L. Taft-Fairlie
Date: 05/28/19

31 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Recai Bayram
Seller: Russell L. Scott
Date: 05/22/19

344 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Parts Tool & Die LLC
Seller: Elias Properties Inc.
Date: 05/22/19

244 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Volodymyr Chyzh
Seller: Evelyn M. Porter
Date: 05/31/19

BLANDFORD

146 Otis Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Julian Mecher
Seller: Michael J. Costello
Date: 05/22/19

2 Sanderson Brook Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Cody A. Patch
Seller: Kathleen Mackechnie
Date: 05/24/19

BRIMFIELD

61 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Daniel Dellacroce
Seller: Joseph G. Chadwick
Date: 05/31/19

11 Saint Clair Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Jesse Fiske
Seller: Kent C. Lyons
Date: 05/28/19

CHESTER

375 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $205,700
Buyer: Bryan D. Brusco
Seller: Debra A. McNeill
Date: 05/22/19

CHICOPEE

160 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Santos Lopez
Seller: Berthiaume, Doris E., (Estate)
Date: 05/22/19

51 Bemis Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Miriam Reyes
Seller: Mcnamara, Patricia F., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

771 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Wenners
Seller: Michelle L. Navarez-Sandy
Date: 05/30/19

75 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Ganna Boyko
Seller: Drobnak, Martin, (Estate)
Date: 05/30/19

80 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer Lemay
Seller: Michael P. Mailhott
Date: 05/23/19

89 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Joselin Lopez-Diaz
Seller: Irena Kobus
Date: 05/24/19

24 Elliot St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,200
Buyer: Ashley M. Houle
Seller: Eileen P. Walczak
Date: 05/24/19

26 Harding St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kelly C. Galindez
Seller: Nathan Warren
Date: 05/31/19

115 Labelle Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Natalie Hernandez-Lopez
Seller: Dean C. Ravosa
Date: 06/03/19

70 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jose M. Suarez
Seller: David M. Thompson
Date: 05/24/19

24 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: George Laguerre
Seller: Alexander T. Devik
Date: 05/29/19

166 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: NSTAR Electric Co.
Seller: Teresa Rideout
Date: 05/30/19

10 Lavalle Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Cody R. Romanowicz
Seller: Peter J. Creanza
Date: 05/31/19

28 Leslie St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,001
Buyer: Angel Lebron
Seller: Elizabeth Rodriguez
Date: 05/23/19

75 Longwood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Paul A. Zielinski
Seller: Cedar Investment Group
Date: 05/24/19

39 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: David S. Triffletti
Seller: Michael G. Paquette
Date: 05/31/19

163 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Garth A. Morris
Seller: Jose Goncalves
Date: 05/24/19

38 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: January L. Wilson
Seller: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Date: 05/31/19

96 Old Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael D. Beaudreault
Seller: January L. Wilson
Date: 05/31/19

455 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Billy A. Bencosme
Seller: Andrei Katykhin
Date: 05/24/19

122 Ondrick Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jackeline Rosado
Seller: Cesario Ferreira
Date: 05/24/19

4 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Roy
Seller: Paradise Street RT
Date: 06/03/19

10 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Yasmin M. Forbes
Seller: Marcel Nunes
Date: 05/31/19

83 Robak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Russell
Seller: Steven J. Malke
Date: 06/04/19

30 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Alijah Leombruno
Seller: Flippin Good Home Buyers
Date: 05/24/19

74 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michelle Garcia
Seller: Arnold Construction Inc.
Date: 05/30/19

Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Ganna Boyko
Seller: Drobnak, Martin, (Estate)
Date: 05/30/19

20 Stearns Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $211,150
Buyer: Benjamin R. Merritt
Seller: Ellen Sullivan-Farley
Date: 05/29/19

24 Wells Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Florio
Seller: Linda M. Costa
Date: 05/31/19

217 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Naser AlJashaami
Seller: Damina D. Lupien
Date: 05/28/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

14 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Julius Jimenez
Seller: G. O. Markman Holdings LLC
Date: 06/04/19

81 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Benjamin T. Thornton
Seller: Gavin J. Kelly
Date: 05/30/19

5 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Nicolino Iavicoli
Seller: John A. Ford
Date: 05/24/19

28 Birchland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Svetlana Puzankov
Seller: Thomas F. Flynn
Date: 05/24/19

162 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Robbin L. Conde
Seller: Brianna Perry
Date: 05/30/19

232 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Aniello Gisolfi
Seller: Gary J. Gosselin
Date: 05/28/19

28 Cara Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Trinh Nguyen
Seller: Tajh M. White
Date: 05/22/19

112 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Anthony Terzi
Seller: Nicole M. Bouchereau
Date: 05/31/19

59 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Nathan P. Strain
Seller: Michael G. Robie
Date: 05/28/19

25 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Tranghese
Seller: Jeff A. MacKenchnie
Date: 05/31/19

60 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Jeff Mackechnie
Seller: Birch Hill Realty Partners
Date: 05/31/19

26 Lasalle St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Andrienne N. St.Marie
Seller: Elizabeth Minardi
Date: 05/23/19

123 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Brian L. McClelland
Seller: Margaret Slade
Date: 05/31/19

792 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: James Bazinet
Seller: James A. Houghton
Date: 05/28/19

12 Pleasant Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Bisson
Seller: Gerald J. Celetti
Date: 05/30/19

9 Sherwood Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Jeffry A. Kerr
Seller: Lori A. Digennaro
Date: 05/31/19

51 Thompson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,100
Buyer: William T. Raleigh
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 06/04/19

40 Van Dyke Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Adams
Seller: Sean P. Butler
Date: 05/31/19

20 Wellington Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Sean P. Butler
Seller: Michael Sullivan
Date: 05/31/19

GRANVILLE

62 Water St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Allison G. Falcetti
Seller: Brian K. Falcetti
Date: 05/31/19

HAMPDEN

352 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Andrew V. Schwendenmann
Seller: Sonya E. Vickers
Date: 05/31/19

119 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Cody J. Brouillard
Seller: Chantal M. Chabot
Date: 05/24/19

47 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Timothy Cairney
Seller: Shawn A. Teece
Date: 05/30/19

HOLLAND

7 Candlewood Court
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Noah D. Merle
Seller: Carolyn M. Haley
Date: 05/31/19

4 Davidson Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Nelson A. Rouette
Seller: Anika Pecyna
Date: 06/04/19

4 Linder Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Kelley
Seller: Deborah J. Benoit
Date: 05/30/19

42 Over The Top Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Anthony D. Lauzon
Seller: Laurie E. Longchamps
Date: 05/30/19

HOLYOKE

15 Autumn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Foster
Seller: Edna L. Pysz
Date: 05/24/19

58 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Richard V. Cerruti
Date: 05/24/19

75 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Justo Pagan
Seller: Cladi Rodriguez
Date: 05/24/19

106-120 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Wrights Block LLC
Seller: Joel Almonte
Date: 05/30/19

276 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Prew LLC
Seller: Pedro Morales
Date: 06/03/19

32 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Brandi T. Tourville
Seller: Joseph W. Westcott
Date: 05/31/19

934 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: William J. Philpott
Seller: Aleksandr Yarmolenko
Date: 05/31/19

47 North Canal St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Edgar B. Medina-Rodriguez
Seller: Jahjan LLC
Date: 05/23/19

75 Richard Eger Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Albert R. Kingan
Seller: Nancy L. Weiss
Date: 05/29/19

39 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Tanisha L. Cross
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 05/22/19

439 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael D. Barcomb
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying
Date: 05/28/19

LONGMEADOW

23 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Oscar Ortega
Seller: Jordan Montoya
Date: 06/04/19

97 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Gregory T. Harrington
Seller: Charles R. Rosenberg
Date: 05/22/19

70 Dover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $563,000
Buyer: Robert J. Castellanos
Seller: Kenneth J. Albano
Date: 05/28/19

119 Ely Way
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Patrick J. Sheehy
Seller: Kathleen M. Caputo
Date: 05/31/19

90 Fairview St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Soyoung Kim
Seller: Dongsup Kim
Date: 05/31/19

162 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $384,900
Buyer: Deirdre Borgea
Seller: William B. Fisher
Date: 05/22/19

191 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Carolyn E. Santiago
Seller: Jennifer M. Carroll
Date: 05/30/19

398 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alicia Bell
Seller: Rehanahmed S. Peerzada
Date: 05/31/19

28 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Thomas P. O’Brien
Seller: Anna M. Seidman
Date: 05/24/19

29 Prynnwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Nancy A. Sigler
Seller: Thomas J. Fisher
Date: 05/31/19

32 Sylvan Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Aaron Laudermith
Seller: David K. Sanger
Date: 05/30/19

7 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joel Wun
Seller: Dorine E. Toyen
Date: 05/24/19

26 Woodlawn Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Ganesh Dham
Seller: Charles T. Wright
Date: 05/23/19

91 Woodside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $469,900
Buyer: Kelly L. Woodhouse
Seller: Patrick O’Neil
Date: 05/24/19

LUDLOW

605 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Trudy E. Shlosser
Seller: VDS Properties LLC
Date: 05/28/19

107 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Randolph Smith
Seller: Vera L. Scanlon
Date: 05/22/19

2 Marias Way
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Linton
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 05/31/19

504 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Belisle
Seller: Nils E. Midttveit
Date: 05/29/19

54 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jordan M. Leal
Seller: Kaitlin M. Lalor
Date: 05/31/19

Piney Lane #A
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Derek Rodrigues
Seller: Capuano, Jay C., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/19

Piney Lane #B
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Derek Rodrigues
Seller: Capuano, Jay C., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/19

156 Simonds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kimberly Barrett
Seller: Norman Ladue
Date: 05/23/19

69 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Teresa Rideout
Seller: Andrew Rose
Date: 05/31/19

204 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $127,693
Buyer: James A. Maciag
Seller: NSP Residential LLC
Date: 05/30/19

MONSON

21 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $129,330
Buyer: Raymond F. Labonte
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 05/30/19

237 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Martin
Seller: H&L & Tassinari Builders
Date: 05/30/19

58 Margaret St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $315,500
Buyer: Joshua W. Meskill
Seller: Diane M. Ridgway
Date: 05/30/19

300 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Joseph L. Kaminski
Seller: Joseph C. Martin
Date: 05/30/19

MONTGOMERY

36 Old House Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Marshall Prokop
Seller: Paul A. Mason
Date: 05/30/19

PALMER

30 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Brian Bigos
Seller: Walter G. Nowak
Date: 05/23/19

26 Bowden St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $144,330
Buyer: Mary E. Hart
Seller: Marjorie J. Albano
Date: 06/04/19

9-11 Crest St.
Palmer, MA 01056
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: David A. McDonald
Seller: Dennis C. Biron
Date: 06/03/19

17 Dublin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dylan Kirkland
Seller: Adam Hilario
Date: 05/30/19

9 Hobbs St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Joyce E. Patch
Seller: Jeremy J. Markham
Date: 05/24/19

22 Homestead St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Luis Rodriguez
Seller: Christine G. Laliberte
Date: 05/24/19

1011 Oak St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Rolande M. Smalarz
Seller: Thomas Russo
Date: 05/31/19

2142 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Judy Bergdoll
Seller: Carrington Mortgage Services
Date: 06/04/19

1099 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Roger Parker
Seller: Townson, Ronald M., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

17 Pearl St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Chad D. Chevalier
Seller: Doyle, Edward W., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/19

106 Pinney St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Paul Mowery
Seller: Edward J. Belanger
Date: 05/30/19

RUSSELL

696 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Jamie A. Lisella
Seller: James Fournier
Date: 05/31/19

SPRINGFIELD

68 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: David Coon
Seller: WMass Capital Partners
Date: 05/30/19

1920 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Conrad
Seller: Elizabeth A. Gaines
Date: 05/22/19

14 Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Nicole Benjamin
Seller: Erin Short
Date: 05/31/19

104 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: David Maina
Seller: Nicole L. Benjamin
Date: 05/31/19

37 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Omar Abdi
Seller: Dennis M. Ryan
Date: 05/28/19

1527 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Arce
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

20-22 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Berkshire Street RT
Seller: Karen M. Martins
Date: 05/28/19

34 Biltmore St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Lori Hubbard
Seller: Matthew Connelly-Petty
Date: 05/24/19

75 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kidon Gebersadik
Seller: Marcus B. Elliot
Date: 05/31/19

70 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $164,750
Buyer: Joseph E. Hastain
Seller: Jill A. Newton
Date: 05/30/19

644 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Charles Craig
Seller: SAW Contracting LLC
Date: 06/03/19

697-699 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Tanisha Cintron
Seller: Felix N. Zaragoza
Date: 05/24/19

47 Chase Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Christopher Hernandez
Seller: Alfred W. Morgan
Date: 05/24/19

40-42 Cherry St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: V. M. Martinez-Melendez
Seller: Arnold Construction Inc.
Date: 05/29/19

52 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Judy A. Maisonet
Seller: Daniel E. Carabine
Date: 05/31/19

71-73 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Rivera
Seller: Yousif Saleh
Date: 05/31/19

44 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ryan Keefe
Seller: Laura J. Pinsonnault
Date: 05/30/19

95 Covington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Peter M. Sulewski
Seller: Innovative Housing Group
Date: 05/30/19

47 Curve St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Matthew R. Shanahan
Seller: Andre R. Laquerre
Date: 05/29/19

141 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Barszczewski
Seller: Michele J. Connors
Date: 06/03/19

259 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Hoa P. Nguyen
Seller: Bryan J. Richton
Date: 05/24/19

48-50 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Tran
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 06/03/19

186 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David F. Elliot
Seller: Heather M. Sharp
Date: 05/31/19

136 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $218,205
Buyer: Anne E. Welz
Seller: Paul T. Flannery
Date: 05/29/19

60 Embassy Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: George Anderson
Seller: Nicolino Iavicoli
Date: 05/24/19

212 Essex St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Rafael Zavala
Seller: Sonia Morales
Date: 05/29/19

11 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Aviles
Seller: Michael Simmonds
Date: 05/30/19

143 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Lisandra Melendez
Seller: Erudite RT
Date: 05/16/19

385-387 Franklin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Martin Vasquez
Seller: Fosy Claude
Date: 05/31/19

143 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joy C. Hibsher
Seller: Joseph D. Stebbins
Date: 05/22/19

14 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Denise J. Meyers
Seller: Mary A. Jones
Date: 05/31/19

374 Grand Valley Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Theodore Scibelli
Seller: Joseph B. Kaye
Date: 05/31/19

215 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Tek Rai
Seller: Ranjana Panchakoti
Date: 05/31/19

39 Holy Cross St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Hicks
Seller: Methot, Donald G. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 05/22/19

87 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Robert Martin
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/23/19

111 Inglewood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Mullarkey
Seller: Joann M. Lafountain
Date: 06/03/19

72 Irene St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: John A. Altomonte
Seller: Francis L. Siana
Date: 05/31/19

20 Jardine St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sybel Gonzalez
Seller: Marta N. Aponte
Date: 05/28/19

125 Kathleen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Ramon M. Serrano
Seller: Theodore Scibelli
Date: 05/31/19

45 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Booker Lemons
Seller: Marcus Navarro
Date: 05/30/19

77 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $172,200
Buyer: Sonia Colon
Seller: Cornelius Brouder
Date: 05/24/19

115 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Dorota Glosowitz
Seller: Jane O. Miller
Date: 05/31/19

15 Ladd St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jessica I. Salgado
Seller: Barry Bys
Date: 05/30/19

27 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Carlos Badillo
Seller: Marianne E. Therrien
Date: 05/31/19

26 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Yannil Rivera
Seller: Brital 1987 LLC
Date: 05/28/19

162-172 Lyman St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Lyman Corners LLC
Seller: Frankie Chips Assocs. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

Lyman St. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Lyman Corners LLC
Seller: Frankie Chips Assocs. Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

249-251 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Ashford Heights LLC
Seller: RAEV LLC
Date: 05/31/19

253 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Ashford Heights LLC
Seller: Raev LLC
Date: 05/31/19

257-259 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Ashford Heights LLC
Seller: Raev LLC
Date: 05/31/19

20 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Quanita Stewart
Seller: Mark J. Walachy
Date: 06/03/19

18 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Vincent P. Morehouse
Seller: Cadieux, Joyce R., (Estate)
Date: 05/23/19

57 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Latrice Bosworth
Seller: John Moylan
Date: 05/23/19

147 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Thompson
Seller: KEC Properties LLC
Date: 05/24/19

18 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Moses McIntosh
Seller: Zoryana Kosmina
Date: 05/22/19

257 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Mohamed A. Kibodya
Seller: Mark Dumais
Date: 06/03/19

841 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Ian A. McLean
Seller: N. Riley Realty LLC
Date: 05/31/19

114 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Julio Nunez
Seller: Melissa L. Hamelin
Date: 05/30/19

403 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Kan Zhang
Seller: Morrissette Properties
Date: 05/24/19

75 Pemaquid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Alberto Archeval
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 05/31/19

141 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Jeanette I. Torres
Seller: Nicole A. Contois
Date: 05/29/19

1259 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Solkeren Figuereo
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 05/31/19

1598 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Delia L. Goyenechea
Seller: Hilary Stone
Date: 05/31/19

48-50 Rochelle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mohamed Ibrahim
Seller: Maribel Mojica
Date: 05/24/19

98 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Alexandra G. Saint-Elus
Seller: Timothy C. Allen
Date: 05/22/19

11 Rush St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Tashaia Dejesus
Seller: Oliver Figuereo
Date: 05/31/19

96 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Diane M. Ridgway
Seller: Mark J. McCoy
Date: 05/30/19

58 San Miguel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Melvin Orta-Cruz
Seller: Maria L. Adorno
Date: 05/30/19

20 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jaime Garrafa
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 06/04/19

240 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Andrew Santos
Seller: Wladimyr H. Duarte
Date: 05/24/19

42 Sherwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jacob Lemieux
Seller: Hiba Youness
Date: 05/31/19

143 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jesus Melendez
Seller: Michelle E. Malone
Date: 06/04/19

28 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Andres R. Rivera
Seller: Moll, Marie A., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/19

114-116 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chandler C. King
Seller: Joseph E. Thomas
Date: 05/22/19

Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Kimberly R. Daughtry
Seller: Michael J. Guertin
Date: 05/31/19

37 Talcott St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Eddy J. Liriano-Arias
Seller: Lekeisha L. Walker
Date: 05/24/19

32 Tamarack Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Andy J. Otero
Seller: David Rivera
Date: 05/31/19

193 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $217,700
Buyer: Samuel Springer
Seller: Daigles Steer-O-Master
Date: 05/31/19

103 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,610
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

677 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Bousquet
Seller: K&V LLC
Date: 05/23/19

72 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Kyle Platner
Seller: David Chapdelaine
Date: 05/29/19

33 Wellesley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Shavon M. Diaz
Seller: Maurice Nichols
Date: 05/28/19

100 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Melissa Olmeda
Seller: Amanda L. Pike
Date: 05/28/19

109 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Fernando A. Santana
Seller: Arch Properties LLC
Date: 05/31/19

70 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Michael J. Tucker
Seller: Alicia Bell
Date: 05/31/19

2020 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John Campbell
Seller: E. Rodriguez-Morales
Date: 05/24/19

318 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Pierre Baiyee
Seller: Cornell Forbes
Date: 05/23/19

41 Willard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jorge Malo
Seller: David L. Elias
Date: 05/28/19

152 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Kelvin J. Lopez-Caraballo
Seller: Daniel T. Beaven
Date: 05/30/19

160 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Gianna M. Hrycay
Seller: Gary A. Wickland
Date: 05/24/19

SOUTHWICK

13 Ed Holcomb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Vitaliy P. Kostenko
Seller: Fred Dudek
Date: 05/24/19

9 Laurel Ridge Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Kristin Pierce
Seller: Kelly A. Arsenault
Date: 05/31/19

9 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: James P. Kearney
Seller: Kristina M. Murtha
Date: 05/28/19

10 Shirley Terrace
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Mitchell A. Davidson
Seller: Robert J. Davidson
Date: 05/29/19

285 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Frederick A. Flagg
Seller: Michael A. Sypek
Date: 05/24/19

TOLLAND

111 Owls Nest Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Christopher Robare
Seller: William Magni
Date: 05/29/19

WALES

41 Fountain Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alice L. Lombard
Seller: John N. Galinski
Date: 05/23/19

107 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Richard Anischik
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/28/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

75 Adrian Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Carissa L. Tilton
Seller: Kevin A. Richter
Date: 05/24/19

93 Bretton Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $405,500
Buyer: Johannes Postma
Seller: Kyle G. Morin
Date: 05/31/19

127 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Fedai Bayram
Seller: Richard W. Manser
Date: 05/29/19

27 Brookside Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Thomas Pajak
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 05/31/19

24 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Catherine E. Sotolotto
Seller: Melissa Legalos
Date: 05/31/19

98 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Ballard
Seller: Matthew J. Geaughan
Date: 05/30/19

857 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: KPQP LLC
Seller: Margolis Family LLC
Date: 06/03/19

86 Forest Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Richter
Seller: Willcutts, Honora J., (Estate)
Date: 05/24/19

30 Hamphrey Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Hector L. Baez
Seller: Andrea M. Nazzaro
Date: 06/03/19

56 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Peter Ellis
Seller: Glenn G. Rocheleau
Date: 05/31/19

19 Highland Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $3,700,000
Buyer: Briarwood 17 LLC
Seller: Hillcrest Apartments LLC
Date: 06/03/19

120 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Patrick M. Daggett
Seller: Donna J. Devito
Date: 05/24/19

74 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ali Alhajaj
Seller: George R. Lucier
Date: 05/30/19

86 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Scott
Seller: Gerald A. Burke
Date: 05/29/19

231 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jennifer Caraballo
Seller: Joshua P. Mackey
Date: 05/24/19

49 Lyman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Man Magar
Seller: Pavel Mashnitski
Date: 05/31/19

17 Meadowbrook Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Devin J. Liebro
Seller: Daniel B. Quigley
Date: 05/23/19

36 Northwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jeffrey B. Bailey
Seller: Steven A. Georgeopolus
Date: 05/22/19

94 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $226,900
Buyer: Matthew C. Pinkerman
Seller: Dianne Woods
Date: 05/23/19

737 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kiryl Sidash
Seller: Ricardo Sustache
Date: 05/29/19

14 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Robert W. Martin
Seller: Gerald T. Young
Date: 05/24/19

21 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: MS Homes LLC
Seller: International Christian Center Inc.
Date: 05/23/19

706 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Crest Real Estate LLC
Seller: Robert L. Fastie
Date: 06/04/19

WESTFIELD

90 Alexander Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Douglas B. Cesan
Seller: Paula A. Pagos
Date: 05/29/19

164 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kurt M. Pfeffer
Seller: Mary K. Johnson
Date: 05/30/19

37 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $194,590
Buyer: Bruce A. Daigle
Seller: Kurt M. Pfeffer
Date: 05/30/19

46 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: David Avezzie
Seller: John V. O’Neill
Date: 05/22/19

17 Charles St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Camp
Seller: Sean M. Nangle
Date: 05/31/19

12 Darby Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Sean M. Nangle
Seller: John F. Keefe
Date: 05/31/19

84 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Eugene Arsenault
Seller: Gilles J. Aube
Date: 05/31/19

1898 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,900
Buyer: Matthew R. McElhiney
Seller: A. M&T C. Sutherland IRT
Date: 05/24/19

88 Fairfield Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Iuri Naumenko
Seller: Natalya Safitova
Date: 05/31/19

44 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Ashok Darjee
Seller: Thomas St.Jean
Date: 05/24/19

8 Hancock St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: George W. Barnet
Seller: John F. Amrich
Date: 06/03/19

284 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Leiann W. Messer
Date: 06/03/19

11 Linda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Luis A. Nunez
Seller: John E. Ramsay
Date: 05/31/19

102 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Stephanie Hancock
Seller: Kon Properties Inc.
Date: 05/24/19

12 Mallard Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Marymargaret Burke
Seller: Michael Paquette
Date: 05/22/19

64 Moseley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Barry C. Headlee
Seller: Michael R. Werman
Date: 05/23/19

131 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Artem Martynyuk
Seller: Ibis Duo Holdings LLC
Date: 06/04/19

27 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Gary J. Venne
Seller: Zane R. Venne
Date: 06/04/19

94 Rachael Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Tracy L. Cromack
Date: 06/04/19

58 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Cooper
Seller: Keith T. Cotter
Date: 05/31/19

153 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Tylor Vaillancourt
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 05/29/19

49 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Carolyn Krause
Seller: Joseph C. Ala
Date: 05/31/19

15 Scenic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Fellner
Seller: Kristin A. Pierce
Date: 05/31/19

22 Spruce St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Hamel
Seller: Michael J. Robinson
Date: 05/29/19

11 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kyle S. Draleau
Seller: Elizabeth J. Bigelow
Date: 05/31/19

111 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Bent Tree Development LLC
Seller: Donald L. Masciadrelli
Date: 05/22/19

16 Verona St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Brian J. Belcher
Seller: Donald R. Forgey
Date: 06/03/19

16 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: James M. Bowler
Seller: Girouard, Matthew A., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

23 Walker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Katie L. Laplante
Seller: Edward Laplante
Date: 06/04/19

WILBRAHAM

5 Blueberry Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Michael P. Mailhott
Seller: Michael T. Sparago
Date: 05/23/19

3123 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Duc H. Huynh
Seller: Jamie Kohn
Date: 06/03/19

3157 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $153,300
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Angeline M. Cava
Date: 05/24/19

4 Cooley Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Lisa Andre
Seller: Kevin M. Dudley
Date: 05/24/19

3 Deerfield Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Siavash Saadat
Seller: Bryan S. Cowan
Date: 06/03/19

4 Lance Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Caitlin A. Garreffi
Seller: Gary R. Woods
Date: 06/03/19

30 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: James L. Marchese
Seller: Bryan C. Hamill
Date: 05/24/19

22 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jamie Kohn
Seller: Sarah E. Miller
Date: 06/03/19

12 Pond Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Elizabeth F. Squindo
Seller: Gary F. Babineau
Date: 05/29/19

415 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $145,693
Buyer: Viktoria Dubovoy
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 06/04/19

440 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Markham
Seller: Amy H. Takorian
Date: 05/28/19

1076 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ryan Westbrooks
Seller: Steven C. Dudley
Date: 05/24/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

8 Applewood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Prabin Sapkota
Seller: Cameron R. MacKenzie
Date: 05/24/19

15 Bayberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $507,500
Buyer: James J. Paluch
Seller: Robert W. Carkhuff
Date: 06/03/19

555 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Riverside Organics LLC
Seller: Hadassah Gurfein
Date: 05/23/19

39 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: J. Scot Brackenridge
Seller: Michael D. Little
Date: 06/03/19

77 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $236,276
Buyer: Syonara M. Tomoum
Seller: Quinn S. Kepes
Date: 05/22/19

97 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Leonard E. Norton
Seller: Peter J. Neville
Date: 06/03/19

127 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Henry P. Roberts
Seller: Daiheng Ni
Date: 05/31/19

221 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Jesse D. Coull
Seller: Carol S. McCormick
Date: 05/30/19

747 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $489,700
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: DNB Properties LLC
Date: 05/24/19

12 Pleasant Court
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Edie E. Meidav
Seller: Wesley United Methodist Church
Date: 05/28/19

12 Poets Corner Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nora Junaid
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/24/19

791 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ryan Merritt
Seller: Margaret F. Carney
Date: 05/28/19

1460 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Timothy K. Kirkwood
Seller: Stanley Shore
Date: 05/31/19

138 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $434,900
Buyer: David Mccaldon
Seller: Maryann Fitzpatrick
Date: 05/24/19

15 Tanglewood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Jincheng Zhang
Seller: David G. Scherer
Date: 05/28/19

26 Valley Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $336,600
Buyer: Rudolph T. Bedely
Seller: KTS Partners LLC
Date: 05/31/19

316 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: W. Scot Green
Seller: John G. Fortin
Date: 05/31/19

59 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Ali S. Batn-Moghaddam
Seller: Linda S. Cohen
Date: 05/30/19

BELCHERTOWN

468 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $387,530
Buyer: Robert W. Carkhuff
Seller: Ethan S. Bloomfield
Date: 06/03/19

508 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Hoon Song
Seller: Adam Gorzynski
Date: 05/23/19

18 Crestview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Marcus P. Lafountain
Seller: Karla Soffen
Date: 06/04/19

601 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Irving B. Cooper
Seller: Richard E. Newman
Date: 05/28/19

258 Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Debora Greenberg-Brink
Seller: Andrew C. Hulse
Date: 05/22/19

172 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Hulse
Seller: Emily M. Rhoades
Date: 05/24/19

21 Old Pelham Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Louis A. Tonelli
Seller: Nicholas D. Gencarella
Date: 06/04/19

12 Overlook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: James R. Kittrell
Seller: Anita J. Boutin
Date: 05/23/19

28 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Rivke L. Reid
Seller: Ann E. Bonneville
Date: 05/24/19

53 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Robert Carr
Seller: Jane H. Gabbie
Date: 05/23/19

33 Westview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Yadira Rodriguez
Seller: Robert E. Wojtczak
Date: 06/03/19

EASTHAMPTON

43 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Nathan M. Lemoine
Seller: Raymond Vieira
Date: 05/31/19

34 Brook St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Rebecca Y. Wallace
Seller: Etabav RT
Date: 05/30/19

14 Davis St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Kathryn A. English
Seller: Ibis Duo Holdings LLC
Date: 05/23/19

303 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jessie M. Curtin
Seller: Karen E. Bacon
Date: 05/28/19

2 Maxine Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $478,000
Buyer: Michael R. Banas
Seller: John P. Ulshoeffer
Date: 05/29/19

26 Mount Tom Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Daniel Ortmeyer
Seller: Wojnar, Doris E., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/19

5 Pepin Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mojdeh B. Mostafavi
Seller: Kevin C. Netto Construction Inc.
Date: 05/29/19

Pomeroy St. #9
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Cykowski RET
Date: 05/22/19

4 Ward Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Paul StJohn-Frisoli
Seller: Cynthia J. Iannacci
Date: 05/31/19

GRANBY

505 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Kurtz
Seller: Christopher R. Perron
Date: 06/03/19

Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Mountain Stream LLC
Seller: Christopher H. Aldrich
Date: 05/29/19

35 Baggs Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Curtis Mailloux
Seller: Johnson, Roger N., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

108 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kelly M. O’Connor
Seller: Annette Kumiega
Date: 05/24/19

51 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ruby C. Veitenheimer
Seller: P-Tush 2 LLC
Date: 05/24/19

GRANBY

8 Karen Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Venturini
Seller: Diana Peltier
Date: 05/31/19

254 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $434,201
Buyer: Tiffany Kirk
Seller: Raymond J. Mackenzie
Date: 05/31/19

HADLEY

75 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Brian P. Gobell
Seller: Nathan R. Larkin
Date: 05/30/19

3 Railroad St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Seamrog LLC
Seller: Jacqueline M. Allard
Date: 05/29/19

200 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mark Holt
Seller: Constance E. Russell
Date: 05/31/19

88 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Mary S. Cadorette
Seller: Gwendolyn Grabiec
Date: 05/30/19

185 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: A1N1 LLC
Seller: Ronald Bercume
Date: 05/31/19

190 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Mohammad Moini
Date: 06/03/19

9 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $663,000
Buyer: George J. Revoir
Seller: Soaring Heights LLC
Date: 05/31/19

HATFIELD

79 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Emma C. Ram
Seller: Siemionko FT 2009
Date: 05/31/19

147 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Christopher Bakker
Seller: Daniel Custodio
Date: 05/31/19

Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Smiarowski Brothers LLC
Seller: Matthew J. Dauer
Date: 06/04/19

23 Sunset Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Marguerite L. Durant
Seller: Richard R. Korza NT
Date: 05/22/19

NORTHAMPTON

82 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $603,235
Buyer: Sergeant House LP
Seller: Bridge Street LLC
Date: 05/28/19

428 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thomas Quinlan
Seller: Edward Dzenis FT
Date: 05/31/19

46 Clark St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter M. Buscemi
Seller: James T. Foudy
Date: 05/31/19

41 Ford Xing
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Lisa Noel Abend TR
Seller: Susan K. Lewis
Date: 05/31/19

426 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John Salz-Schuyler
Seller: Nancy Ella Fields RET
Date: 05/31/19

Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Janet I. Clark
Seller: Mary Samberg
Date: 05/31/19

67 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Spademan
Seller: Roger Taylor
Date: 06/03/19

33 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,200
Buyer: Meaghan M. Sullivan
Seller: Linda J. Rainville
Date: 05/23/19

34 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $331,200
Buyer: Meaghan M. Sullivan
Seller: Linda J. Rainville
Date: 05/23/19

35 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $303,600
Buyer: Meaghan M. Sullivan
Seller: Linda J. Rainville
Date: 05/23/19

25 New St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $699,000
Buyer: Ari J. Kriegsman
Seller: Martin Sexton
Date: 05/31/19

46 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Hordon
Seller: Alan J. Calhoun
Date: 05/23/19

155 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ever E. Osorio-Ruiz
Seller: Dominquez, Kathryn I., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/19

100 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Lauren Weinsier
Seller: Chris A. Petrides
Date: 06/03/19

49 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jane Gish
Seller: William Yenner
Date: 06/03/19

5 Winchester Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $277,900
Buyer: Gertrude W. Kaiser
Seller: Edward A. Berube
Date: 05/30/19

PELHAM

8 Pine Tree Circle
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: David A. Keiser
Seller: Meredith H. Jones
Date: 06/03/19

SOUTH HADLEY

74 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Nickalaus P. Diroma
Seller: Joshua M. Clark
Date: 05/24/19

286 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Davis
Seller: Alice I. Bellerose
Date: 05/31/19

28 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Richard Byrne
Seller: Deborah Inglis
Date: 05/30/19

44 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul R. Lyszchyn
Seller: Trudy Shlosser
Date: 05/28/19

51 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Center For Human Development Inc.
Seller: SHR TR
Date: 05/29/19

4 Walnut St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Adam Holton
Seller: Jonathan R. Polgar
Date: 05/28/19

SOUTHAMPTON

5 Parsons Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Trevor H. Young
Seller: Suzanne L. O’Hare FT
Date: 05/31/19

77 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Wahlund
Seller: New England Remodeling
Date: 05/24/19

WARE

181 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Kara M. Moulton
Seller: Richard A. St.Laurent
Date: 05/31/19

70 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Lynette R. Gabrila
Seller: Armand A. Desantis
Date: 05/31/19

242 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Mechelle L. Brown
Seller: Elisha Cox IRT
Date: 06/04/19

12 Spring St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jean Mari
Seller: Patricia Kapulka
Date: 05/28/19

144 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Bearly LLC
Seller: David P. Shiffer
Date: 06/03/19

Building Permits

By
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of May and June 2019.

AMHERST

Arbors at Amherst, LP
130 University Dr.
$11,000 — Install air-source heat-pump system consisting of two indoor and two outdoor units

LHB Enterprises Inc.
356 College St.
$13,000 — Remodel kitchen to house Chinese restaurant, demolish existing bathroom and move toward entrance for accessibility

Richard Michelson
25 South Pleasant St.
$125,000 — Expand existing restaurant into unoccupied space

CHICOPEE

Elms College
199 Springfield St.
$1,649,008.58 — Renovate existing building to accommodate accessibility to new dormitories on second and third floors and gathering spaces on first floor

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$20,000 — Remove and replace three antennas and three remote radio units, add three hybrid cables to existing wireless telecommunications facility

Stop & Shop
672 Memorial Dr.
$75,000 — Modify section of back room to create space to build out new online pickup area

Zhi Tan, Shu Lei
481 Grattan St.
$25,000 — Minor interior renovation

Westover Metropolitan Airport
109 Lonczak Dr.
$128,000 — Roofing on hangar 13

EASTHAMPTON

Interland Real Estate, LLC
180 Pleasant St.
$16,900 — Repair roofing on overhangs

KEP Holdings, LLC
99 Cottage St.
$55,300 — Interior and exterior renovations, demolish garage

EAST LONGMEADOW

East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing
305 Maple St.
Sheet metal

M & G Property Group
191 Canterbury Circle
Sheet metal

Stanley Black & Decker
45 Industrial Dr.
$12,600 — Industrial racks

Stop & Shop
470 North Main St.
$2,400 — Seven signs

GREENFIELD

278-302 Main St., LLC
282 Main St.
Erect sign attached to building for Rise Above Bakery & Café

Center for Human Development
102 Main St.
Erect two signs attached to building

Greenfield Health Camp Inc.
Leyden Road
$8,600 — Strip and reroof bath house and cabin

McDonald’s Corp.
208 Mohawk Trail
$15,000 — Install two new menu boards in drive-thru lanes

Town of Greenfield
21 Barr Ave.
$25,000 — Construct batting cage for girls’ softball field

HADLEY

303 Russell Street, LLC
303 Russell St.
$7,000 — New pylon double-sided, non-illuminated sign for Harbor Freight

Parmar and Sons Inc.
41 Russell St.
$1,200 — New wall sign for JJ Brothers Tacos

LEE

57 Park, LLC
57 Park St.
$18,195 — Rot repair to front façade of building

LENOX

Hillcrest Educational Center
349 Old Stockbridge Road
$4,485 — Install seven windows

MRG CRW Holdings, LLC
55 Lee Road
$50,000 — Install fire-suppression system in kitchen

Town of Lenox
197 East St.
$315,870 — Masonry repair of indoor corridor wall

Valley Mill Corp.
60 Willow Creek Road
$10,000 — Demolish entire structure, including concrete slab

The Wagon Wheel Motel Inc.
484 Pittsfield Road
$8,000 — Vinyl soffits in front of two buildings

LONGMEADOW

Bay Path University
588 Longmeadow St.
$59,726 — Remodel registrar’s office

Colvest/Longmeadow, LLC
471 Longmeadow St.
$8,200 — Replace rooftop HVAC unit

NORTHAMPTON

Barron & Jacobs
70 Old South St.
$1,000 — Fix rotted sill

City of Northampton
210 Main St.
$18,617 — Restore/support foundation wall at front column at City Hall

City of Northampton
20 West St.
$587,021 — Window restoration at Forbes Library

ES Realty Corp.
34 Bridge St.
$1,400 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Colonial Cannabis Co.

Foster Farrar Co.
145 King St.
$3,800 — Illuminated ground sign

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
85 Beacon St.
$14,313 — Handicap ramp and concrete landing at Church of the Annunciation

PALMER

Golden Dragon Family, LLC
1428-1434 Main St.
$70,000 — Roofing

OSJ of Palmer, LLC
1178 Thorndike St.
$245,000 — Roofing at Ocean State Job Lot

Jay Ray
9 Second St.
$40,000 — Construct dividing wall, construct cafeteria, make men’s room AAB-compliant

Town of Palmer
1455 North Main St.
$6,850 — Roof repairs at Palmer Public Library

Dmitry Voloshinov
1405-1415 Main St.
$1,200 — Rework existing ducts to new offices

SPRINGFIELD

604 Cottage Street, LLC
604 Cottage St.
$6,200 — Add open deck to side of building for Serenity Care

Albany Road Springfield Plaza, LLC
1277 Liberty St.
$125,000 — Alter interior space for new online order pickup area at Stop & Shop

Belmont Burlington, LLC
483 Belmont Ave.
$15,500 — Alter interior tenant space for Liberty Tax

Congregation Beth El
979 Dickinson St.
$788,400 — Alter sanctuary space, including new concrete floors, lighting, sound system, accessible ramp, and seating layout

Cooley Street Associates, LLC
415 Cooley St.
$100,000 — Alter interior space for new online order pickup area at Stop & Shop

Facta Non Verba, LLC
433 Oak St.
$13,390.40 — Install ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array and associated equipment

Jart Realty Trust
995 Boston Road
$3,000 — Install new fire-alarm system in restaurant

Mason Square Apartments II, LP
858 State St.
$25,000 — Demolish commercial building (former hair salon)

Mason Square Apartments II, LP
864 State St.
$15,000 — Demolish former restaurant building

Segunda Iglesia Pentecostal
100 Alderman St.
$63,000 — Addition to rear of church

Sims Enterprises, LLC
1219 Parker St.
$150,000 — Alter interior restaurant space at Wings Over Springfield

Solutia Inc.
730 Worcester St.
$93,476 — Install modular electrical room with existing warehouse for motor control room

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
Alter interior classroom area on first floor of Bemis Hall

Springfield College
807 Wilbraham Road
$86,963 — Alter interior space at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing

WEST SPRINGFIELD

380 Union, LLC
380 Union St., Building 27
$430,000 — Renovate part of existing building to create new offices, remove existing overhead door, and regrade/adapt site for accessible entry and access to facility

Ann Gish Inc.
857 Elm St.
$60,000 — Close off windows in stockroom and basement

CJJack Realty Associates, LLP
1081 Riverdale St.
$200,000 — Partial interior renovation, including fixture changes, refinishing of fitting rooms, new flooring, new graphics, and restroom remodel

Remeche, LLC
26 Sears Way
$39,250 — Replace two existing mechanical deck plates with two heavy-duty electric/hydraulic deck plates, including concrete structure

WILBRAHAM

The Garvey Group Inc.
70 Post Office Park
$1,000 — New sign for Trinity Health

Goodrich IRR Trust
768 Stony Hill Road
$3,898 — Replace entry door

Gregory’s Pizza
2391 Boston Road
$7,000 — Two new signs

Hampshire College Resolves to Admit Full Class for 2020

By
Daily News

AMHERST — In a letter to the Hampshire College community, Interim President Ken Rosenthal said the school is committed to admitting a full class for 2020, only a few months after the troubled institution decided to admit only a partial class this fall.

“At its meeting last month, the Board of Trustees voted to ‘resolve to admit a class for fall 2020 and proceed with the steps necessary to do so successfully,’” Rosenthal wrote. “People have asked, why is the board confident they can enroll a new class next fall 2020 when they voted four months ago not to accept a full class for fall 2019 and spring 2020? What changed? The answer is, the remarkable, historic outpouring of support this spring from Hampshire alums, friends, and people who believe in our college. We are deeply grateful for the unprecedented energy and giving to secure an independent Hampshire.”

Rosenthal said the college and its board are working on a number of fronts simultaneously. These include:

  • Reinforcing its governance and leadership;
  • Defining and improving its value proposition;
  • Restructuring its business model so it is sustainable, and continuing to operate efficiently and reduce costs where possible;
  • Renewing its academic program;
  • “Leading a successful fundraising campaign, one more ambitious than any before, including building our endowment;”
  • Investing in improving the student experience on campus and upgrading campus facilities to benefit recruitment and retention
  • Continuing to participate fully in the Five College Consortium for the benefit of our students and employees

The school is also making strides toward hiring a new president. “Our Presidential Search Committee reports we have attracted excellent, highly qualified candidates,” Rosenthal wrote to the Hampshire community. “The committee has narrowed the field, with the goal of naming a new president this summer.”

Springfield College Hosts Trustees Elections at Annual Meeting

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Board of Trustees recently announced the outcome of its 2019-20 board election results during its annual meeting on the campus.

James H. Ross, III, principal officer of The Hollenbach Group, LLC, enters his second year of a three-year term as chair for the board. Ross has been on the board has been on the board since 2012. 

Also, Michele A. Megas-Ditomassi, a retired educator who earned her bachelor’s degree and certificate of advanced graduate study from Springfield College, returns for her second year of a three-year term serving as vice chair.

The following individuals have been re-elected to serve a three-year term on the board:

  • Denise Alleyne, a retired vice president for Student Services at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.;
  • Kurt Aschermann, a marketing and resource development professional who operates a nonprofit consulting practice called KA6 Consulting;
  • Douglass Coupe, retired vice president of State Street Global Investor Services of Boston;
  • Charisse Duroure, spa director of G-Spa at Foxwoods Resort and G. Group Consulting of Mashantucket, Conn.;
  • Peter Pappas, currently a senior vice president of Morgan Stanley in Springfield; and
  • Suzanne Benson Robotti, founder and president of Medshadow Foundation, an independent nonprofit website that gathers useful information on medicine side effects;

New to the Board of Trustees (Class of 2022) are:

  • Pia Flanagan, chief of staff for the president and CEO of MassMutual. A member of the MassMutual’s executive leadership team, Flanagan works with the CEO on top priorities, and is a key consultant to the company’s board of directors.
  • Mark Elgart, the founding president and chief executive officer for Advance Education (AdvancED), a leader in achieving educational quality and driving education improvement through research, innovation, policy and advocacy, technology, and accreditation serving over 32,000 institutions and 20 million students worldwide.
  • Alexandra Goslin, a native of South Windsor, Conn., was elected as the Student Trustee. Goslin is a Math and Secondary Education major, and will be entering her senior year in the fall; and

Kristian Rhim, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., who was elected as the student trustee-elect. Rhim is a Communications/Sports Journalism major, and will be entering his junior year in the fall.

Shriners Slate Country Music “Feztival” Sept. 7

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Melha Shriners, in conjunction with the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, announced a day-long country music festival at the fairgrounds on Sept. 7, 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.

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 beverage 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 or visit the Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/406450000202997

Unify Against Bullying to Award $20,000 in Grants

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SPRINGFIELD — Unify Against Bullying’s 2019 online grant applications are now open. All applications are due to be submitted by August 14. Unify announced that the nonprofit has increased the amount it is awarding this year to $20,000, a record amount for the organization.

Grant applications are available at UnifyAgainstBullying.org.

“One of our key goals is to inspire youth of all ages to participate; it’s our job to give life to their ideas,” said Executive Director Christine Maiwald. “They know best how we can bring an end to bullying. Additionally, we are in search of parents, teachers and community leaders who would like to help us end this epidemic. All are encouraged to apply.”

To date, Unify has awarded 27 grants to students and others who have helped lead anti-bullying efforts in their schools and communities. All programs have been dedicated to anti-bullying education and furthering the Unify mission — to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity.

“To encourage youth participation, the grant-application process has been made very easy,” said Maiwald. “It’s a single-page form which can be filled out in a matter of minutes.”

The organization has a committee of volunteers who select the initiatives that best reflect and advance the agency’s mission. “This is the fourth year that Unify will be awarding grants,” said Maiwald. “We’ve come a long way from our first year where we were only able to provide $3,500 in grants. Although it was a modest start, it was the beginning of something very special.”

Unify Against Bullying is a tax-exempt organization dedicated to bringing an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity. To achieve this mission, Unify provides grants to students, teachers, parents and community leaders dedicated to bringing an end to bullying. One of Unify’s core missions is to inspire youth of all ages and ignite their ideas on how to prevent or reduce bullying. Unify’s high school students attend events and help educate their communities on the different resources available.

The organization also coordinates programs where high school students educate their younger peers on the value of celebrating our differences. The “Unify Selfie Challenge” is a social media effort which raises awareness to the silence associated with bullying. It has been completed in all 50 states and over 56 countries globally. Even celebrities such as Captain America have participated. Unify also creates and produces an annual all- inclusive fashion show which celebrates everyone’s uniqueness. To apply for a grant, learn more about the Oct. 21 fashion show, or make a donation; visit www.UnifyAgainstBullying.org.

Celebrating the 40 Under Forty Class of 2019

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Scenes From the June 20 Event

40under40-logo2017aThe Class of 2019 was celebrated at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala on Thursday, June 20 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke.

More than 650 people crammed the Log Cabin which has become one of the region’s best networking events.

Presentation of the Continued Excellence Award to Cinda Jones, president of W.D. Cowls Inc., was the opening act of the 40 Under Forty celebration.


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Cinda Jones Wins BusinessWest’s Continued Excellence Award

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HOLYOKE — Cinda Jones, president of W.D. Cowls Inc., was awarded BusinessWest’s Continued Excellence Award at the annual 40 Under 40 Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House on Thursday night — See the gallery of photos from the event HERE.

Chosen by three independent judges from among 60 nominations, Jones was honored for her exceptional achievements, including her leadership in growing Cowls’ timberland base by 1,000 acres and being an advocate for conservation. She has also led development of the company’s ambitious project in North Amherst called the Mill District.

BusinessWest’s Continued Excellence Award goes to a previous 40 Under Forty honoree who has continued to build his or her resume of achievement in both business and within the community.

Jones was one of five finalists for the 2019 award. The others were Michael Fenton, Anthony Gleason II, Eric Lesser, and Meghan Rothschild.

Presentation of the Continued Excellence Award was the opening act of the 40 Under Forty celebration, which saw the Class of 2019 join what has become a very prestigious club.

More than 650 people crammed the Log Cabin for the event, which has become one of the region’s best networking events.

Jones held positions in several nonprofits for 10 years in Washington, D.C. before she came home to manage the family business. She was marketing director for the Cato Institute, Wood Marketing director for the American Forest & Paper Association, Vice President of the National Forest Foundation, and Northeast regional director of the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation.

Jones’ focus on increasing acreage of timberland and creating diversity forest-based opportunities with a focus on solar energy have shown through her actions as President of W.D. Cowls. When she saw the sawmill had potential for better economic use, she rebuilt it as the Mill District, acting as a vibrant commerce center for community members, families and visitors. She sold the largest conservation restriction in state history, raising $8.8 million through the 3,486-acre Paul C. Jones Working Forest, named for her father. In 2019, she will add 2,000 more acres, continuing her goal of leading Cowls as a national conservation leader. 

Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly

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BOSTON —  The state’s May total unemployment rate is up one-tenth of a percentage point at 3.0%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts lost 3,600 jobs in May. Over the month, the private sector lost 4,000 jobs, although gains occurred in professional, scientific, and business services; information; and manufacturing sectors. The jobs level in ‘other services’ remained unchanged over the month. Government added jobs over the month.

From May 2018 to May 2019, BLS estimates Massachusetts added 26,700 jobs. 

The May unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.6 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Massachusetts continues to experience a strong economy with a low unemployment rate of 3.0% percent and over 60,000 more employed residents and 17,500 fewer unemployed residents in the last year. Also, the Commonwealth’s labor force participation rate remains at a near 15 year high and is 5 points above the US rate.”  Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta said.

The labor force increased by 600 from 3,840,400 in April, as 1,100 fewer residents were employed and 1,700 more residents were unemployed over the month.

Attorney Jaime Margolis Joins Bacon Wilson

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SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced that attorney Jaime Margolis has joined the firm. Margolis is an associate and a member of Bacon Wilson’s domestic relations and family law team.

Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, she worked in the Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and as a clerk for the Justices of the Western Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts.

Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is the largest firm in the Pioneer Valley, with 41 lawyers, and approximately 60 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff. It has five locations — in Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Northampton, and Westfield.

 

Basketball Celebration Nets $7,500 for Five Area Nonprofits

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SPRINGFIELD — A basketball event that celebrated the restoration of the court at the Greenleaf Community Center — just in time for summer pick-up games — netted $7,500 in donations for five area nonprofits.

Roughly 50 area residents attended the festivities, which included a demonstration by a comedic basketball troupe called the Court Jesters. Several dozen adults and children took part in the Helping Hoops Challenge. As part of this game that benefitted nonprofits, participants took shots at the basket from three designated points on the court—one that was “kid-friendly” for younger children. 

The plan was to give each nonprofit $100 or $25 per basket, depending on the distance from the hoop. But Florence Bank and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were feeling generous during the athletic and festive event.

John F. Heaps Jr., president and CEO of Florence Bank, ended the celebration by announcing that each nonprofit would receive $1,000 each from the bank. Additionally, Jason Fiddler, vice president of sales, marketing and partnerships for the Hall of Fame, offered $500 per nonprofit from his organization.

The following nonprofits received the donations: Camp STAR Angelina, Dunbar Community Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Urban League of Springfield, and Open Pantry Community Services.

The event was a celebration of the rejuvenation of the basketball court at Greenleaf Community Center, which is only a few miles from Florence Bank’s new Allen Street branch.

The city of Springfield and Florence Bank each contributed $15,000 to repave and paint the court at the center for young people in the neighborhood. Two new hoops and backboards were also installed.

STCC Rolls out Child Development Associate Plus Program

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SPRINGFIELD — This fall, Springfield Technical Community College this fall will launch a new certificate program to help early childhood educators or school paraprofessionals take their careers to the next level.

The Child Development Associate Plus (CDA Plus) certificate of completion is designed for educators who want to get their Child Development Associate credential and earn college credit at the same time.

“STCC’s CDA Plus program puts educators on the fast track to earn an associate degree in Early Childhood Education Transfer,” said Richard Greco, dean of Liberal and Professional Studies at STCC. “We’re thrilled to offer this affordable professional development opportunity.”

An individual with a CDA credential, which is nationally recognized, has demonstrated competency in meeting the needs of children and in working with parents and other adults to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth, said STCC’s Early Education and Care Pathways Grant and Activity Director Nancy Ward.

The Career Pathways Grant, funded through the state Department of Early Education and Care, enables STCC to provide a range of support for CDA Plus students which includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Assistance with enrollment and financial aid processes;
  • Embedded tutoring and coaching within courses;
  • Flexible hybrid models with online opportunities that can be completed remotely;
  • Training and courses offered at times that are convenient for working students;
  • Training on the use of technology and a lending library of technology resources; 
  • Academic advising, career counseling, and job placement support;
  • CDA application and submission support;
  • Financial support for child care and transportation;
  • Credit for prior learning;
  • Membership to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); and
  • Opportunity to be part of a CDA Learning Community.

STCC also has credit-earning opportunities available for educators who have earned their CDA credential or have acquired other skills in the field or from existing certifications. Students with a CDA credential can receive 17 credits toward an associate degree, Greco said.

STCC has named experienced educator Aimee Dalenta as chair of the Early Childhood Education Department. Among her responsibilities she will oversee the new CDA Program.

Delaney’s Market Opens in Downtown Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD — Delaney’s Market held a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 19 at 1365 Main St. in Springfield. Pictured, from left, are Delaney’s Market General Manager Roberta Hurwitz, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Delaney’s Market owner Peter Rosskothen, and Linda Rosskothen. Delaney’s Market is a retail store that features chef-inspired meals that are fresh and ready to serve with little effort. It also features a selection of beer and wine. This is the second Delaney’s Market store; its flagship store is located at the Longmeadow Shops in Longmeadow and has been open since 2016. Additional stores will open later this year, one in Wilbraham and one in Westfield.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Reports FY 2019 Results

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GREENFIELD — Michael Tucker, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) and its parent company, Greenfield Bancorp, MHC, shared the operating results of the bank’s latest fiscal year as announced at the 114th annual meeting of the bank on June 18.

Tucker reported that FY 2019, which ended on March 31, was very successful, and the assets of the bank grew by $26.3 million (up 4.3%) over the prior year. Also in FY 2019, GCB originated more than $117 million in loans of all types, including $30.16 million in residential mortgages, $46.02 million in commercial real-estate/C&I lending, $28.31 million in municipal lending, $11.88 million in home-equity loans and lines, and $1.05 million in Mass Save zero-interest energy loans and Mass Solar loans.

GCB had an increase of $11.4 million in deposits (up 2.14%) over the past year. Interest paid to depositors of GCB increased by $531,000 (23%) over last year. Total equity grew to $73.45 million. GCB’s tier 1 capital to average assets is 12%, and total capital to risk-weighted assets is 21.40%. The bank is considered well-capitalized by all regulatory definitions.

The pre-tax operating income for Greenfield Cooperative Bank was up to $5.723 million for the year ended March 31, and the net income after taxes was $4.491 million. The bank also paid its fair share of federal and Massachusetts income taxes ($1.23 million) and local property taxes (more than $133,000) in the cities and towns where it has offices.

As a result of these earnings and the fact that Greenfield Cooperative Bank targets its charitable and civic giving at 5% of the prior year’s pre-tax operating income, GCB and its employees were able to contribute $224,054 to 218 charities, community groups, school events, youth teams, and cultural events throughout both Hampshire and Franklin counties during the past fiscal year. This was a 13.8% increase over the prior year.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank management noted it has received regulatory approvals for opening its new South Hadley location, and the bank expects to open the office by the end of 2019.

Unify Against Bullying to Award All-time High of $20,000 in Grants

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SPRINGFIELD — Unify Against Bullying’s 2019 online grant applications are now open. All applications are due to be submitted by Aug. 14. Unify also announced it has increased the amount it is awarding this year to $20,000 — a record amount for the organization. Grant applications are available at unifyagainstbullying.org.

“One of our key goals is to inspire youth of all ages to participate,” Executive Director Christine Maiwald said. “It’s our job to give life to their ideas. They know best how we can bring an end to bullying. Additionally, we are in search of parents, teachers, and community leaders who would like to help us end this epidemic. All are encouraged to apply.”

To date, Unify has awarded 27 grants to students and others who have helped lead anti-bullying efforts in their schools and communities. All programs have been dedicated to anti-bullying education and furthering the Unify mission: to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity.

“To encourage youth participation, the grant application process has been made very easy,” Maiwald said. “It’s a single-page form which can be filled out in a matter of minutes.”

The organization has a committee of volunteers who select the initiatives which best reflect and advance their mission. “This is the fourth year that Unify will be awarding grants,” Maiwald said. “We’ve come a long way from our first year, when we were only able to provide $3,500 in grants. Although it was a modest start, it was the beginning of something very special.”

AIC Celebrates Rex’s Pantry Garden with Ribbon Cutting

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) expanded its efforts to help serve the community with the official ribbon cutting for the Rex’s Pantry Garden. Before a standing-room-only crowd, AIC President Vincent Maniaci led the festivities and thanked the college’s community partners for their support of the 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.

“I am proud to work with such an altruistic group of colleagues who have collaborated through Rex’s Pantry, and now the Rex’s Pantry Garden, to help others,” said Robert Cole, AIC’s vice president for Marketing and Communications and Rex’s Pantry founder Robert Cole.

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 given of their time to support Rex’s Pantry by serving hot meals throughout the academic year. AIC staff and student volunteers will maintain the garden throughout the growing season.

The Student Prince & the Fort Thank Springfield Fire Department with $1,200 Donation

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SPRINGFIELD — When fire alarms sounded at 8 Fort St. on Feb. 24, everyone braced for the worst as smoked filled the Student Prince & the Fort restaurant. However, the Springfield Fire Department arrived on the scene within minutes, found the source of the smoke in an electrical junction box in the basement, and the restaurant survived with reparable smoke damages.

“We wondered how we could ever thank our local firefighters for saving our restaurant,” said Managing Partner Andy Yee. ”We decided that, while our local firefighters hosted an event for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) at the Student Prince, we would raise some funds for our local heroes.”

The Student Prince & the Fort organized the IAFF Local 648 PFFM Block Party Event & Fundraiser on June 11 and donated a generous portion of the proceeds, $1,200, to the IAFF Local 648. It was a festive affair, with firefighters from all over the Commonwealth coming together with the local Springfield community to celebrate.

“It was our pleasure to present the firefighters with a gift of appreciation for coming to our rescue in February and saving Springfield’s landmark restaurant,” Yee added. “We are honored to present the Local 648 with this gift, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.”

Baker-Polito Administration, MassDevelopment Announce Funds for Collaborative Workspaces

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration and MassDevelopment announced $2,165,000 in funding for the fourth round of Collaborative Workspace Program grants, a MassDevelopment program that accelerates business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that fuels locally based innovation. Eligible organizations may apply for either seed grants to plan and study the feasibility of new collaborative workspaces, or fit-out grants to develop and expand existing workspaces.

Through its first three rounds of grants, the Collaborative Workspace Program provided more than $5 million in funding to more than 75 organizations for the planning, development, and build-out of different types of collaborative workspaces. This new round includes $1.5 million from the Commonwealth’s capital budget and $665,000 from the Barr Foundation, the third installment of a three-year, $1,965,000 grant to the program to expand support for arts-related collaborative workspaces in the Commonwealth.

“Beginning with the establishment of the Collaborative Workspace Program through our 2016 economic-development legislation and three successful grant rounds, the Baker-Polito administration has enabled investments in community-based innovation infrastructure to support entrepreneurs across Massachusetts,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “We are committed to empowering communities to create welcoming and productive spaces, and we look forward to extending the reach of this program in the latest grant round, as we strengthen and grow our innovation ecosystem.”

Added MassDevelopment President and CEO Lauren Liss, “the Collaborative Workspace Program helps reimagine underutilized spaces, increase vibrancy in downtown neighborhoods, and create room for entrepreneurs and community members to collaborate and grow. We’re thankful for support from the Baker-Polito administration and the Barr Foundation as we launch the fourth round of this unique economic and community-development program.”

MassDevelopment’s continued partnership with the Barr Foundation broadens the reach of the Collaborative Workspace Program to include the creative sector, a critical source of innovation and positive community change. 

“In the supportive environment of these collaborative workspaces, Massachusetts artists and creative entrepreneurs will encounter diverse ideas, launch new enterprises, and grow small businesses that will infuse vibrancy and economic activity into their communities,” said San San Wong, Arts & Creativity Program director at the Barr Foundation. “It is our privilege to partner with the Commonwealth and MassDevelopment to further our investment in this exciting initiative.”

Proposals are due in electronic format via e-mail at [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Funding decisions are expected to be announced by the fall.

Historic Classical Inc. Elects New Board of Directors

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SPRINGFIELD — One of the missions of the nonprofit agency Historic Classical Inc. is to educate the general public about the history and culture of Classical High School and its rich background, as well as the history of Springfield. The newly elected officers of the board of directors are lifelong residents of Springfield, and many officers and board members have graduated from Classical High School.

The incoming president is Rhonda Brace, a Classical graduate who now works for the Conn. Department of Revenue Services. Vice President Greg Metzidokis has been a resident of Classical Condominium for many years, and is a teacher in Springfield. Treasurer Carol Costa, one of the first residents of Classical Condominium since 1989, also taught at Classical when it was a school. She is now a retiree from Springfield Public Schools. Daniel Battisti, who continues his role as secretary, was an educator in Springfield Public Schools for 23 years and is a retired national world English consultant for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publications.

When the new board officers were questioned about their goals for this relatively young nonprofit, their responses echoed each other. Populations served will be those interested in the city and its history, the general public, and Classical alumni. Costa, one of the founders of Historic Classical, also noted that this is an organization that preserves the past through programs and exhibits on Springfield and Classical’s history. Each used the term “public awareness” in their description of the goals of Historic Classical Inc.

Springfield College Participates in Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College was one of 25 Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) member institutions that participated in the second annual Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute, held in Atlanta on June 2-5. Each institution sent a team of two faculty leaders and two senior administrators. Representing Springfield College were School of Arts and Sciences Dean Anne Herzog, Counseling Program Director Allison Cumming-McCann, Communications Professor Martin Dobrow, and Director of Multicultural Affairs Felicia Lundquist.

The Institute is designed to help faculty members and administrators address issues of diversity, civility, inclusion, and student unrest on campus more effectively. Beverly Daniel Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College and a leading scholar of race and higher education directs the Institute, which is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

During the Institute, prominent humanities and social-science scholars present key research and recent developments in their fields and apply these concepts to understanding student concerns and deepening the educational experience. The goal is to encourage thoughtful campus discussions that engage students’ minds as well as their emotions. Each participating college also develops plans to incorporate the Institute content into specific courses, advising and counseling services, and co-curricular activities at their institutions.

Participants for the 2019 Institute were selected through a highly competitive application process. According to CIC president Richard Ekman, “the volume, quality, and urgency of the proposals reflect the commitment of independent colleges and universities to promoting diversity and civility, not just on their campuses but across the nation.”

Delaney’s Market Store to Open in Downtown Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD — Owner Peter Rosskothen announced the opening of a Delaney’s Market store at 1365 Main St. in Springfield. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno will preside over the ceremony.

Delaney’s Market is a retail store that features chef-inspired meals that are fresh and ready to serve with little effort. It also features a selection of beer and wine. The Delaney’s Market target audience is a busy individual or family who wants to eat a quality lunch or dinner at their home or office without the hassle of long prep times and/or high costs. Delaney’s Market Springfield will also feature delivery to its immediate area, as well as curbside pick-up.

“We are so excited to be part of downtown Springfield,” said Roberta Hurwitz, general manager, who will oversee operations and an eight-member team at the Springfield store. “The renaissance of the city is happening; we look forward to being a great citizen and neighbor.”

This is the second Delaney’s Market store; its flagship store is located at the Longmeadow Shops in Longmeadow and has been open since 2016. Additional stores will open later this year, one in Wilbraham and one in Westfield.

“I love this amazing community of Western Mass., but I am especially grateful for the support we have gotten over the years,” Rosskothen said. “We live in a great place with great people.”

Revenues at MGM Springfield Rise in May

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SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield reported an uptick in total gambling revenues in May, taking in $22,285,565.57, compared to $21,818,086.34 in April. The past three months were the casino’s three best, revenue-wise, since September 2018, its first full month of operations.

Of the May revenues, $6,182,892 came from table games and $16,102,673 from slot machines.

“We continue to be pleased with our performance. We’re capturing market share and growing loyalty,” President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Mathis said. “May was an especially rewarding month for us, as thousands of guests won cash and prizes through our Great Outdoor Giveaway and various other casino marketing promotions. We were also buoyed by the start of our outdoor summer concert series, MGM LIVE, presented by the Big E, as well as the launch of Food Truck Fridays. Our ROAR! comedy series continued to be the place for laughs in the region with several near sell-out performances. And we capped off the month with a fun new advertising campaign highlighting MGM Springfield’s ease of access, convenience, and the place to go for spontaneous fun and excitement.”

OMG’s Josh Kelly Takes Over as President of Roofing Alliance

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AGAWAM — Josh Kelly, vice president of New Product Development and Innovation at OMG Roofing Products, has been named the 2019-20 president of the Roofing Alliance (formerly the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress).

Established in 1996 under the National Roofing Foundation, the Roofing Alliance is a not-for-profit group of roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and industry professionals working to shape, improve, and advance the roofing industry. Through its programs, the Roofing Alliance has committed more than $13 million to help preserve and advance the U.S. roofing industry, and more than $5.5 million for research, education, and technical programs and projects.

In his full-time position at OMG, Kelly is responsible for leading product innovation and managing OMG’s team of project managers, product engineers, and testing technicians. He has over 25 years of experience in the commercial roofing industry, and was instrumental in commercializing the RhinoBond induction welding system. He has held several positions at OMG, including marketing director, vice president of Marketing, and vice president/general manager.

In addition to being president of the Roofing Alliance, Kelly is a member of the Single Ply Roofing Industry and the National Roofing Contractors Assoc.

All Out Adventures to Host Public Meeting on June 20

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NORTHAMPTON — All Out Adventures (AOA) invites the public to a meeting on Thursday, June 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the community room at Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. The mission of this nonprofit organization is to promote health, community, and independence for people with disabilities and their family and friends through outdoor recreation.

This meeting is being a held at a critical time for AOA as it faces fiscal challenges. The purpose of this meeting is to educate both residents and businesses in the Pioneer Valley about the engaging programs that AOA offers and the challenges it faces. The goal is for people to collaboratively search for ways to work together to sustain this organization that successfully supports an underserved population in positive and healthy ways. The building is wheelchair-accessible, and sound will be amplified. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Facebook for those who can’t make it in person. 

Since its founding in 2001, AOA has paddled, hiked, skied, skated, camped, and more with thousands of people throughout Massachusetts. Its programs are open to people of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. Most programs are offered at either no cost or a very nominal fee.

Only 65% of AOA funding comes from major grants and contracts; the rest of its operating funds come from donations, events, private program fees, grants, and the profits from recumbent trike sales. More than 80% of every dollar raised directly supports programming.

For more information, visit www.alloutadventures.org, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 584-2052.

Maureen Freniere Joins Eastern States Exposition as Event Sales Coordinator

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Eastern States Exposition announced that Maureen Freniere has joined ESE and will serve as one of the organization’s Event Sales coordinators. Freniere comes to ESE from her position at FarmTek in South Windsor, Conn., where she served as a commercial trust specialist.

Freniere has spent much of her career in the agriculture field. Previously, she served as the Livestock director for Hampshire College, where she trained students to raise livestock that in turn ended up supporting 40% of the meat that was served through campus dining services. Prior to that, she was manager of ID Services for Holstein Assoc. USA in Battleboro, Vt. For nearly a decade, she supported a nationwide radio-frequency-identification program that assisted farmers in keeping track of the health and well-being of their livestock. Her career also took her to Farm Credit East as Career Development trainer, as well as the Farm Service Agency as program technician.

“We welcome Maureen to the ESE family. Her background in agriculture and work experience makes her a perfect fit for ESE and its mission,” said Eugene Cassidy, ESE president and CEO.

As Event Sales coordinator, Freniere will be responsible for securing new partners, opportunities, and events to be held on the campus of the Eastern States Exposition throughout the year.

“I grew up here, showing with the American Milking Shorthorn Society and with 4-H.,” Freniere said. “ESE means so much to me and offers a lot to the local economy and to youth in agriculture. It was a part of my past, and I’m excited that I now get to be part of its future.”

Freniere earned an associate degree in dairy production and management from SUNY Cobleskill and a bachelor’s degree in animal science and agricultural finance from Cornell University.

Elms Professor Receives Google Grant for Computer Science Education Project

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CHICOPEE — A professor at Elms College has received a Google computer science research grant for $145,400 to lead research designed to broaden high-school students’ participation in computer science and programming courses, especially among underrepresented populations in the field, such as women and minorities.

Beryl Hoffman, associate professor of Computer Science and co-chair of the Natural Science, Mathematics, and Technology Division at Elms College, is leading the one-year project, titled “Transitioning from AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) to AP CSA Java: Learning from CSP Successes.”

Advanced-placement (AP) courses prepare high-school students for college by offering challenges and stimulation beyond the standard curriculum, allowing them to demonstrate advanced knowledge of a subject and even earn college credit by taking AP exams.

AP CSP provides a broad overview of computer science, including an introduction to programming with a focus on creative, collaborative, and engaging projects. Students who are introduced to computer science in a CSP course often want to continue to text-based programming in AP CSA Java, which focuses on Java programming, as found in introductory college programming courses.

“AP CSA is one of the least diverse AP exams in terms of participation,” Hoffman said. “It has the second-lowest percentage of female students taking the exam after AP physics.”

Hoffman’s research project will investigate how to adapt approaches used to broaden participation in AP CSP for use with the AP CSA Java course, and how to prepare and support teachers who are new to computer science as they transition from teaching the AP CSP course to the AP CSA Java course.

The researchers will adapt the CSP curriculum design to CSA Java and strive to improve the retention and success of traditionally underrepresented students as they transition from CSP to CSA courses. Some of the techniques borrowed from AP CSP will be interactive, creative, engaging projects; collaborative work; media computation; and support for transitioning from block to text-based languages in the student-facing curriculum, as well as the addition of teacher lesson plans that emphasize this transition and equity-based pedagogy.

This project will include a secondary exploration of how to prepare teachers who are new to computer science to transition from teaching CSP to CSA courses in order to support broadening participation in computer science, with targeted professional development for teachers to learn basic and advanced Java skills, as well as equity-based pedagogy.

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