Agenda

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Agenda

STCC Virtual Open House

Oct. 14-15: Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will hold its annual fall open house on two dates: Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., in a virtual format. High-school students, adult learners, and their family members can log into Zoom and meet virtually with representatives from the college’s degree and certificate programs and departments. For information about registering to attend the virtual event, visit stcc.edu/apply/open-house. Open to the public, STCC’s open house is an opportunity for anyone thinking about becoming a student to learn more about what the college has to offer, including associate-degree and certificate programs, transfer opportunities, financial aid, athletics and student life, online learning, workforce-training options, high-school equivalency exam (HiSET), and classes for English language learners. Representatives from specific programs and departments will hold breakout sessions to speak with anyone who joins. For more information, contact the STCC Admissions Office at (413) 755-3333 or [email protected]. To apply to STCC, visit stcc.edu/apply. STCC is accepting applications for Fall Flex Term 2, which starts Oct. 28, and for the spring term, which begins in January.

 

Cannabis Career Training

Oct. 17-18: Holyoke Community College (HCC) and its new community partner, Elevate Northeast, are launching a revitalized cannabis career training program in October for those who want to work in the industry. The program, offered through the Cannabis Education Center, begins the weekend of Oct. 17-18 with two days of required core curriculum training over Zoom. The cost of the two-day core training session is $595. To register, visit hcc.edu/cannabis-core. Each day will be broken down into two sessions: 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Each session will include presentations from cannabis-industry experts followed by a question-and-answer period. Students who complete the core training will then be eligible to register for spring 2021 classes in one of four cannabis-industry career tracks: cultivation assistant, extraction technician, patient-services associate, or culinary assistant. Dates for the spring career-track training sessions have not yet been announced.

 

Westfield State University Virtual Information Session

Oct. 19: The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University (WSU) will host a virtual information session for its master of education and master of arts in English programs at 6 p.m. on Zoom. These graduate programs are designed to accommodate both working teachers seeking professional licensure and new educators seeking initial licensure. The master of education programs include early childhood education, elementary education, biology, mathematics, history, moderate disabilities, and reading specialist. The non-licensure master of education has concentrations in history and vocational-technical. WSU also offers graduate English programs with initial or professional licensure, as well as a non-licensure track. WSU offers afternoon and evening courses during the fall, spring, and summer sessions as well as full-time or part-time matriculation options. Information session attendees will have an opportunity to speak with Outreach Team members and faculty about the program and its application process. The $50 application fee will be waived for information-session attendees. To RSVP, visit www.gobacknow.com. For more information, call (413) 572-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

 

Forest Park Zoo Virtual Trivia Night

Oct. 21: The Zoo in Forest Park will host its second Virtual Trivia Night at 7 p.m. The event will take place on Zoom. The game will consist of four Halloween-inspired categories, each containing 15 multiple-choice questions. Players can either use a smartphone or a second browser to submit answers during the game. To play, the zoo is recommending a $25 donation per player, but the event is pay-what-you-can. Proceeds will help mitigate the increased costs of animal care during the winter. Donations can be made at www.forestparkzoo.org/events-1/trivia-night. Pre-registration is required. E-mail Tyson at [email protected] to register a team. Players can opt to play as an individual or on a team of up to six people. Registration is capped at 50 teams. The zoo will award prizes to the top teams.

 

Unify Against Bullying Annual Fashion Show

Oct. 26: High-school students of all shapes, sizes, styles, ethnicity, and physical abilities from schools in Western Mass. and Northern Conn. will strut their stuff at a fashion show celebrating true diversity. In this unprecedented time, the Unify Against Bullying team has decided to stream the event free on Facebook Live for all to enjoy. One addition this year is an online auction where individuals can bid on prizes from the comfort of their home. The organization will also accept donations during the event to support their mission and the youth they serve. Delaney’s Market is offering a Unify meal package to order, pay for, and pick up curbside at one of four locations to make the event a party with family and friends. For information on streaming, sponsorship, and program advertising, visit www.unifyagainstbullying.org or call (413) 304-0668.

 

Bright Nights at Forest Park

bBright Nights at Forest Park will take place this year. Spirit of Springfield and the city of Springfield have developed protocols to provide a safe and festive event that has been a holiday tradition since 1995. They will be instituted during setup, breakdown, and during the event, and include masks, regular cleaning, online ticketing, and more. Restrooms will be for emergency use only, and the usual bustling gift shop, amusement rides, horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides, and visits and supper with Santa will not be available. This will help keep all visitors safe and socially distanced in their vehicles during the experience. Bright Nights at Forest Park is three miles of a unique holiday experience featuring more than 675,000 lights and iconic displays like Seuss Land, Everett Barney Mansion, Toy Land, Happy Holidays, Springfield, and so many more. It generates $15 million in economic impact annually and has created a lifetime of family memories in its 25-year history. It also promises to be one of the safest events, with families contained in their cars. Admission will be $23 per car weeknights, weekdays, and holidays. Discounted tickets will be available at participating Big Y World Class Markets for $16.50. Due to bus-capacity limitations in Massachusetts, admission for buses has been reduced to $100 for buses with capacity of more than 30 people. Vehicles with seating from 17 to 30 people will be charged $50 for admission.

 

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 Prince Express Inc., 53 Elizabeth St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Nawar D. Khaleel, same. Trucking.

EAST LONGMEADOW

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul At St. Michael’s Parish Conference Inc., 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Toni Raczkowski, 37 Timber Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis.

Ahealthyhome199 Inc., 119 Industrial Ave., #352, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Michael R. Sacenti, 24 Crescent Hill, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Building remediation and maintenance services.

HOLYOKE

Viva Nation TV Inc., 723 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. Antos Stella, 15 Broad St., Suite 2606, New York, NY 10005. Multi-media production and distribution.

Absolute Quality Floor Refinishing Inc., 187 Walnut St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Frederick A. Tavares, same. Floor refinishing.

PITTSFIELD

Xonier Technologies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Vijay Parmar, same. Computer software and IT services.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

The Lux Corporation, 16 Braeburn Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Matthew Carlson, same. Providing a social networking platform for individuals or organizations to promote events.

SOUTHWICK

USA Resurfacing Inc., 7 Shefton Dr., Southwick, MA 01077. James Robert Kingsbury, same. Concrete polishing, epoxy flooring.

SPRINGFIELD

The Eastern Band of Woodland Metis People Inc., 34 Cambridge St., Springfield, MA 01109. James Leo Lafleur, same. Native Americans helping others threw fundraising, tag sales, benefit dinners and donations

Transit Health Inc., 95 Frank B Murray St., Springfield, MA 01103. Jennifer Collins, 45 California Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Community transportation to mental health services.

Vu Nguyen Inc., 836 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Vu Nguyen, 230 Senator St., Springfield, MA 01128. Bottle and can redemption center.

William Gaudet & River Gaudet Inc., 834 Kinney St., Springfield, MA 01103. William Van Gaudet, 1220 Huntington Drive, Modesto, CA 95350. Bookkeeping and human resources consultation.

ABT Beauty Inc., 1704 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Thi Tai, 120 Marengo Park, Springfield, MA 01108. Nail salon and spa.

WESTFIELD

Ubuntu Community Resources Inc., 1029 North Road, PMB 160, Westfield, MA 01085. Patricia P. O’Garro-Ellis, 940 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082. Providing services for developmentally disabled people.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of September 2020. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

GREENFIELD

AT&T Authorized Retailer #9216
333 Federal St.
Prime Comms Retail, LLC

Classic Auto Sales & Service
370 Deerfield St.
Robert Hodgkins Jr.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
136 River St.
Camrac, LLC

Hope and Olive
44 Hope St.
James Zaccara

Kamal Clothing
47 Main St.
Muhammad Hamayun

Loudmouth Pro
111 Davis St.
Abigail Duquette

McIver Craftworks
10 Carol Lane
Peter McIver, Samantha McIver

New England Live Music.com
41 Canada Hill Road
Edward Wirt

Rent-A-Center
278 Mohawk Trail
Javier Ruiz

Told Video
95 School St.
Rebecca Rideout

Tranquility Salon
116 Federal St.
Jamie Bennett

LONGMEADOW

College Investments
18 Severn St.
Joseph Pacella

Custom Home Solutions/New England Screens
30 Wynward Road
David Hart

Edward D. Jones & Co., LP
175 Dwight Road
Stephanie Griffin

Fei’s Photo Studio
165 Prynnwood Road
Fei Zeng

Loveleigh Décor & Floral
87 Forest Glen Road
Jennifer Beeson

NORTHAMPTON

Quillback Consulting
36 Ward Ave.
Seth Atkinson

Rejuvenation Aesthetics
140 North Main St.
Paulina Samolewicz

She Minds Money
80 Damon Road, #2101
Katharine Iesiev

Simply Hair
110C Main St.
Melissa Duffy

Starbucks Coffee
303 King St., Suite E
Lisa Baker

Tiffany Hilton Pottery
221 Pine St., Studio 352
Tiffany Hilton

SOUTHWICK
Russell Cellular
587 College Highway
Jeff Russell

Silk Road Motor Cars, LLC
642 College Highway
Mohamed Abdul Cader

Sophisticated Productions
648 College Highway, Suite A
Melissa Tessier

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Fellowshoip Club
745 Memorial Ave.
Charlie Santiago

Hair by Jessz
33 Westfield St.
Jessica Edinger

Keinath Auto Body Inc.
888 Main St.
Albert Keinath

Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria
1140 Memorial Ave.
Maria Alfarone

Michelle Johnston, Freelance Tutor
136 Connecticut Ave.
Michelle Johnston

Pretty Woman
245 Memorial Ave.
Hisik Kang

Punjabi Kitchen
88 Westfield St.
Kulwinder Kaur

Smith Oil
20 Roanoke Ave.
Laura Benoit

Stef Eastham
33 Westfield St.
Stephanie Eastham

Sunny’s Convenience
2260 Westfield St.
Neil Patel

Workstation for Hair
33 Westfield St.
Madison Carr

Workstation for Hair
33 Westfield St.
Carley Guilbeau

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Alfredo’s Beauty Salon
Proietti, Alfredo R.
a/k/a Prioetti, Alfredo R.
535 Main St., Apt. 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/01/20

Arasate, Louis Arazabal
99 Colonial Circle, Unit A
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/10/20

Archidiacono, Kyle Francis
Archidiacono, Samantha Ann-Marie
a/k/a Klein, Samantha
51 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/20

Arroyo, Nancy R.
54 Simard Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/02/20

Beaulieu, David J.
2415 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/14/20

Cape Ann Audio
McLean, Dennis Michael
McLean, Colleen Ann
PO Box 207
North Hatfield, MA 01066
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/01/20

Cooper, Linda M.
168 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/31/20

Esile, Frank J.
400 Britton St., Apt 416
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/14/20

Flynn, Theresa Marie
35A Mountain St.
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/11/20

Goss, Richard W.
Goss, Kelly B.
185 Anvil St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2020

Judd, William E.
a/k/a Judd, Bill
12B Spanish Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/14/20

Kowal, Lorie A.
143 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/09/20

Lafferty, Katharine R.
a/k/a Kopczyski, Katharine R.
57 Linden Ave., Apt. 1
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/14/20

Lessard, Jacqueline
268 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/11/20

Maggard, Nicole S.
a/k/a Pederzani, Nicole
35 Timberidge Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2020

McCann, Ashley E.
4 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/03/20

McCarthy, Andrea S.
a/k/a Bates, Andrea S.
a/k/a McCarthy-Bates, Andrea S.
182 Fuller St.
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/04/20

McMahon, Jason T.
115 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/03/20

Moseman, Kristine Michele
15 Falmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/04/20

Nieves, Dalia
765 Main St., Apt 3B
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/01/20

Pleasant, Veronica
34 Sumner Ave., Apt. 314
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/10/20

Ricard, Mark R.
PO Box 714
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/010/20

Ruland, Arthur Allen
Ruland, Judith Anne
160 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/15/20

Scott, Jeremy
9 Barnes St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/01/20

Shepardson, Kristen
P.O. Box 268
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/04/20

Shepherd, Adam Paul
P.O. Box 327
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/20

Sudyka, David B.
29 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/02/20

Thouin, Matthew T.
5 Sunset Rock Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/09/20

Marie C. Tucker Graphic Design
Tucker, Dennis F.
Tucker, Marie C.
86 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/11/20

Woodman, Michael J.
Woodman, Michelle L.
67 Percy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/15/20

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

ASHFIELD

837 Murray Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Tracey A. Baptiste
Seller: 837 Murray Road TR
Date: 09/10/20

BUCKLAND

27 Stone Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Dame
Seller: Katelyn A. Litchfield
Date: 09/18/20

CHARLEMONT

23 Warfield Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Katelyn A. Litchfield
Seller: McKenzie Property Mgmt. Inc.
Date: 09/18/20

COLRAIN

240 Reeds Bridge Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: William C. Pinder
Seller: James Cabral
Date: 09/15/20

32 White Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Williams
Seller: William J. Meyers
Date: 09/11/20

DEERFIELD

282 Conway Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jolene B. Spencer
Seller: Warchol 2009 RET
Date: 09/10/20

79 Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Melissa Carpenter
Seller: Cynthia R. Custeau
Date: 09/10/20

103 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $524,413
Buyer: Steven Beckwith
Seller: Jeffrey J. Benoit
Date: 09/18/20

ERVING

68 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Helen Postema
Seller: Susan A. McNamee
Date: 09/10/20

GREENFIELD

269 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Vanessa VanStee
Seller: Jacqueline A. David
Date: 09/18/20

302 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Zoe Feldman
Seller: Jonathan D. Rosario
Date: 09/18/20

39 Fargo St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Randy Ross
Seller: Debra S. Roberts
Date: 09/16/20

629 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Richard F. Gammell
Seller: John Schmid
Date: 09/15/20

361 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $499,800
Buyer: Garden Block LLC
Seller: Garden Building LLC
Date: 09/09/20

22 Woodsia Ridge
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John M. Richardson
Seller: Sheila B. Dupras
Date: 09/15/20

HEATH

192 Branch Hill Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Maurice P. Depalo
Seller: Donald Gritzner
Date: 09/09/20

LEVERETT

330 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Justin Killeen
Seller: Jonathon P. Thompson
Date: 09/15/20

MONTAGUE

33 K St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Doherty
Seller: Phillip Waldron
Date: 09/15/20

5 Poplar St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Kristin H. McLaughlin
Seller: William R. Cowan
Date: 09/11/20

NEW SALEM

137 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $231,600
Buyer: Emily R. Rowell
Seller: Angela Madeiras
Date: 09/14/20

NORTHFIELD

127 Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Burke
Seller: Robert H. Christmann
Date: 09/15/20

12 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Raymond C. Fiske
Seller: Sarah M. Fiske
Date: 09/09/20

66 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: James H. Burstein
Seller: Eugene Rice
Date: 09/09/20

474 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: John C. Lorentzen
Seller: Richard W. Nadolski
Date: 09/18/20

439 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Loren J. Samons
Seller: Timothy Bond-Wetherbe
Date: 09/18/20

290 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ashleigh Lovett
Seller: Rene M. Gadreault
Date: 09/18/20

ORANGE

Flagg Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Channel Z. Seismometry Inc.
Seller: Peter A. Gerry
Date: 09/17/20

83 Packard Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Bass
Seller: Chris A. Soucie
Date: 09/18/20

215 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Mitchell L. Krasco
Seller: Steven G. Jordan
Date: 09/18/20

150 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jacob B. Cooley
Seller: Lanny R. Neely
Date: 09/18/20

400 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $222,400
Buyer: Dana L. Hardy
Seller: Erik Rousseau
Date: 09/10/20

SHELBURNE

3 South Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Britomart V. Serpe
Seller: Harriet H. Paine
Date: 09/15/20

34 Water St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: John E. Madocks
Seller: Barry L. Nye
Date: 09/11/20

SHUTESBURY

315 Locks Pond Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Bethany D. Rose
Seller: Michael McGrath
Date: 09/09/20

42 Shore Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Mary David
Seller: Shutesbury Health Club
Date: 09/18/20

 

SUNDERLAND

59 Kulessa Cross Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Carol S. Leblanc
Seller: Adam P. Small
Date: 09/15/20

WARWICK

199 Chestnut Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Kyle T. Welsh
Seller: Brian C. Miner
Date: 09/16/20

40 South Holden Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Clifford E. Carman
Seller: Rose M. Burnett
Date: 09/11/20

77 Shepardson Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Katharine Oldach
Seller: Luanne Muzzy
Date: 09/10/20

WHATELY

Eastwood Lane #40
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Pepyne
Seller: Jawk Inc.
Date: 09/17/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

23 Agnoli Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Stephanie J. Hurley
Seller: Kostiantyn Lavrynets
Date: 09/11/20

73 Bessbrook St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Robert R. Renaud
Seller: Mary Arendt
Date: 09/11/20

27 Carr Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $420,900
Buyer: Tuan D. Le
Seller: Viktor Savonin
Date: 09/17/20

23 Dover St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Timothy P. Burns
Seller: Sergey V. Melnik
Date: 09/14/20

52 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Taunya Jasperson
Seller: Richard J. White
Date: 09/16/20

19 Highland Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Karrasch
Seller: Berard, Doris A., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/20

1336 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Rene R. Trudell
Seller: Charles O. Degray
Date: 09/14/20

548 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary M. Fusick
Seller: RLS RE Holdings LLC
Date: 09/18/20

550 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary M. Fusick
Seller: RLS RE Holdings LLC
Date: 09/18/20

972 North St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Alfredo Rossitto
Seller: Ashley M. Senatore
Date: 09/17/20

1048 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Danny Marsili
Seller: Roger H. Eaton
Date: 09/15/20

206 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Beth A. Smith
Seller: Edward F. Jones
Date: 09/17/20

170 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Christian Lesiak
Seller: Mary E. Breglio
Date: 09/18/20

62 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: VIP Home & Associates LLC
Seller: Roy Properties LLC
Date: 09/08/20

24 Tina Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Lazazzera
Seller: Whisperwood LLC
Date: 09/11/20

BLANDFORD

47 North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $298,500
Buyer: Michael L. Thomas
Seller: Sandra J. Lortsher
Date: 09/18/20

BRIMFIELD

Marsh Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Andre R. Gingras
Seller: Margaret A. Gingras
Date: 09/09/20

CHESTER

218 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Judith L. Dulude
Seller: Kenneth G. Dulude
Date: 09/10/20

346 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Paul Pospisil
Seller: William Monahan
Date: 09/18/20

CHICOPEE

141 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Annamaria Roberson
Seller: Mindy L. Durgin
Date: 09/14/20

993 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nicholas Ottomaniello
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 09/08/20

163 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Debra M. Burdeau
Seller: Matte, Cecile N., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/20

317 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Rebecca Harleigh-Burke
Seller: Patricia A. Ouimette
Date: 09/15/20

40 Dale Court
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Vadzim Loban
Seller: Elena Abashina
Date: 09/14/20

36 Daniel Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: James Austin
Seller: Kelly C. Dewall
Date: 09/18/20

68 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $7,973,000
Buyer: Edbert Ventures LLC
Seller: Mall Apartments LLC
Date: 09/17/20

69-71 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $7,973,000
Buyer: Edbert Ventures LLC
Seller: Mall Apartments LLC
Date: 09/17/20

25 Grace St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Amy Deauseault
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 09/11/20

114 Stedman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mohammad Shiban
Seller: Gladys Lizak
Date: 09/10/20

1241-1249 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $10,476,000
Buyer: Granby Ventures LLC
Seller: Townhouse Court Apts. LLC
Date: 09/17/20

386 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Peter A. Bilodeau
Seller: Lester J. Polchlopek
Date: 09/18/20

31 Ludger Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Shayna L. O’Connell
Seller: Erik R. Balser
Date: 09/18/20

145 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Edward Platt
Seller: Daniel J. Plouffe
Date: 09/17/20

Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Metrolube Realty LLC
Seller: Maui RT
Date: 09/16/20

59 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $4,751,000
Buyer: New Ludlow Ventures LLC
Seller: Partridge Hollow Apts. LLC
Date: 09/17/20

117 Parenteau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Phat Dang
Seller: Richard P. Mienkowski
Date: 09/15/20

218 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Luis A. Matias
Seller: Lisa A. Delmonte
Date: 09/18/20

22 Ralph Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Brandon A. Haden
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 09/18/20

69 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Angel M. Resto
Seller: Claude F. Dion
Date: 09/15/20

542 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Jonah
Seller: Michael D. Erwin
Date: 09/16/20

27 Woodland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Melanie Wilk
Seller: Walter A. Jedziniak
Date: 09/18/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

37 Dartmouth Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Daniel L. McCreary
Seller: Robert J. Francoeur
Date: 09/15/20

59 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Jennifer Robb
Seller: Donald F. Edwards
Date: 09/17/20

109 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Anthony S. Marinello
Seller: Barry W. Ross
Date: 09/08/20

26 Edmund St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Bao S. Zhu
Seller: Thomas R. Nipps
Date: 09/10/20

49 Edmund St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Joshua Smith
Seller: Nancy J. Damario
Date: 09/09/20

42 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Nancy D. O’Connor
Seller: Mary M. Hayes
Date: 09/16/20

15 Halon Ter.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Francis E. Delavergne
Seller: Michael A. Galietta
Date: 09/08/20

Hidden Ponds Dr. #6
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Peter Nham
Seller: Lost Sailor RT
Date: 09/14/20

31 High Pine Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Natalia Seng
Seller: Donald C. Ryan
Date: 09/18/20

60 Highlandview Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $378,900
Buyer: Jim F. Arroyo
Seller: Matthew C. Staples
Date: 09/14/20

16 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Henry Denis
Seller: Michael J. Evitts
Date: 09/16/20

118 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Shahid Ghuman
Seller: Marie V. Rosati
Date: 09/15/20

19 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Eric D. Hagopian
Seller: Vladimir Kulenok
Date: 09/15/20

55 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Pasquini
Seller: Warner M. Cross
Date: 09/11/20

306 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Mailloux
Seller: Page, Virginia A., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/20

88 Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Eileen Speight
Seller: John D. Connor
Date: 09/11/20

41 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Scott F. Mason
Seller: Page, Darrell R., (Estate)
Date: 09/10/20

62 Tufts St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Shela Wheeler
Date: 09/10/20

42 Westminster St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jonathan B. Tobiasz
Seller: Carol S. Sleator
Date: 09/18/20

GRANVILLE

111 Cross Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Anthony Caruso
Seller: Stephen M. Burzynski
Date: 09/17/20

708 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Sara M. Conroy
Seller: Magdiel Villegas
Date: 09/09/20

HAMPDEN

77 Howlett Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Joshua Markham
Seller: Betty M. Markham
Date: 09/16/20

Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Town Of Hampden
Seller: Russell W. Morton
Date: 09/09/20

58 North Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Tracy T. Fleming
Seller: Mark A. Officer
Date: 09/15/20

HOLLAND

30 Butterworth Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Hunter Boody
Seller: David R. Bouley
Date: 09/10/20

28 Stony Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kevin S. Catir
Seller: Bradley Sulewski
Date: 09/17/20

HOLYOKE

78 Berkshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Erin J. Seibert
Seller: Lynette R. Winslow
Date: 09/11/20

6 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jill M. Cloutier
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/18/20

10 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Wadamyl Rodriguez
Seller: Joanne H. Fogarty
Date: 09/10/20

294 Ingleside St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Aidan J. Benoit
Seller: Jahjan LLC
Date: 09/16/20

9-11 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Juan Colon-Alvarado
Seller: Gladysh Capital LLC
Date: 09/18/20

72 King St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Breite
Seller: Matthew D. Cyr
Date: 09/18/20

258 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jorge Correa
Seller: Ott, Margaret, (Estate)
Date: 09/16/20

1106 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Patriot Living LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/10/20

12 Memorial Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Andrea M. Lubold
Seller: Maria E. Lebeau
Date: 09/11/20

44 Norwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Erin B. Brunelle
Seller: Sherrill J. Harris
Date: 09/18/20

252 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Danna Beltre-DeColon
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 09/10/20

Oxford Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Gary Dacunha
Seller: Noah P. Menard
Date: 09/11/20

167 Sky View Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Angeline C. Caron
Seller: Jacqueline P. Fraser
Date: 09/18/20

LONGMEADOW

26 Arlington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Nicole A. Kelly
Seller: Maureen A. Regan
Date: 09/11/20

140 Ellington St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $579,900
Buyer: Allison A. Richards
Seller: Francis Cannizzo
Date: 09/18/20

200 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: David Deshais
Seller: Carolyn Casella
Date: 09/11/20

37 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Rosinski Realty Inc.
Seller: Byung H. Kim
Date: 09/18/20

98 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Michael J. Evitts
Seller: Patrick Scully
Date: 09/16/20

1607 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Alan Hobart
Date: 09/18/20

452 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Brendan Abad
Seller: Michael D. Penders
Date: 09/18/20

6 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Basim Hashim
Seller: Desmond Mullally
Date: 09/10/20

85 Pioneer Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Lyons
Seller: Michael R. Sullivan
Date: 09/14/20

50 Warren Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Ethan Kendrick
Seller: Kenneth R. Blackmer
Date: 09/18/20

67 Warren Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stephanie L. Walker
Seller: Joan F. Carney
Date: 09/15/20

69 Western Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Lori A. Snyder
Seller: Ghulam Sheraz
Date: 09/18/20

326 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Brianna Carey
Seller: David Castleman
Date: 09/10/20

LUDLOW

21 Acorn St.
Ludlow, MA 01109
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Ryan C. O’Neil
Seller: Candy Martins
Date: 09/09/20

Autumn Ridge Road #43
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Nuno Costa
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 09/15/20

123 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Andrzej Lipior
Seller: Zygmunt Kania
Date: 09/10/20

193 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Jaime Jacobs
Seller: FNMA
Date: 09/18/20

928 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Miguel Ramos
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 09/15/20

145 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sara Barroso
Seller: Joanne Barroso
Date: 09/11/20

19 Cross St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Domjoe Properties Inc.
Seller: Anthony S. Marinello
Date: 09/08/20

1068 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Raul G. Fraga
Seller: Robert M. Severyn
Date: 09/15/20

42 Hampshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,800
Buyer: Dylan P. Pereira
Seller: John Portelada
Date: 09/09/20

120 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Eric D. Hytnen
Seller: Pedro M. Dias
Date: 09/11/20

7 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Preston Bailey
Seller: Roxdot Rehabs LLC
Date: 09/18/20

Marias Way #3
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Judith Chiasson
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 09/09/20

Marias Way #13
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Michael J. Pio
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 09/10/20

347 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Amanda J. Winslow
Seller: Todd T. Bousquet
Date: 09/11/20

10 Nowak Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Justin Babineau
Seller: Wayne J. Fournier
Date: 09/14/20

27 Stebbins St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Walter Peacey
Seller: Justin M. Babineau
Date: 09/14/20

263 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $324,300
Buyer: Fernando J. DosSantos
Seller: Diane T. Greene
Date: 09/16/20

259 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Aldrich
Seller: Anthony Poehler
Date: 09/18/20

237 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Dziedzic
Seller: Michael A. Breor
Date: 09/18/20

MONSON

77 Carpenter Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Donald Henderson
Seller: Derek J. Kusek
Date: 09/09/20

120 Fenton Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Barry W. Ross
Seller: Eric S. Belisle
Date: 09/11/20

Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Jesse E. Sugrue
Seller: Warka Associates LLC
Date: 09/09/20

63 Lakeshore Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Kim Thomas
Seller: Chad Yergeau
Date: 09/15/20

110 Maxwell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Philip S. Roberge
Seller: Vicki D. Alfano
Date: 09/14/20

PALMER

1011 Hillside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Day
Seller: Jeffrey A. Day
Date: 09/17/20

42 Mechanic St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Shauna L. Ziemba
Seller: Richard E. Fulkerson
Date: 09/11/20

RUSSELL

45 Blandford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Russell Retail LLC
Seller: Joseph P. Sharkey
Date: 09/10/20

345 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Jon Lafreniere
Seller: Southeast Property Acquisition LLC
Date: 09/15/20

16 Park St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Robert Daniels
Seller: Jill A. Dube
Date: 09/17/20

60 West Main St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Brigette K. Tichy
Seller: Mark E. Jensen
Date: 09/18/20

SOUTHWICK

30 Birchwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: William R. O’Brien
Seller: Nikolette E. Lacey
Date: 09/18/20

5 Great Brook Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Pamela Camerlin
Seller: Mihran A. Terzian
Date: 09/16/20

8 Ham Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Jacob Cressotti
Seller: Cathy Bruce
Date: 09/16/20

22 Knollwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Alissa Phelps
Seller: Karen E. Saunders
Date: 09/09/20

8 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kenneth B. Stone
Seller: Robert C. Leclair
Date: 09/18/20

14 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kenneth B. Stone
Seller: Robert C. Leclair
Date: 09/18/20

392 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Steven F. Bailey
Seller: Ronald Vandervliet
Date: 09/09/20

79 North Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Paul Breveleri
Seller: Jane F. Dame
Date: 09/17/20

14 Oak St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Brittany Vaughan
Seller: Walter E. Drenen
Date: 09/14/20

15 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: James P. Banville
Seller: Jodie A. Alaimo
Date: 09/18/20

14 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Neil D. Roache
Seller: Angelo Melloni
Date: 09/18/20

28 Tannery Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Nikolette E. Lacey
Seller: Dutch RT
Date: 09/18/20

73 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sheila Guay
Seller: William Kingman
Date: 09/15/20

10 Woodside Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Tyler Guenette
Seller: Thurston Properties LLC
Date: 09/09/20

SPRINGFIELD

34 Amherst St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Miguel Ramos
Seller: 613 LLC
Date: 09/18/20

49 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Rachel F. Figueroa
Seller: Theresa M. Lavertue
Date: 09/18/20

12 Baird Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Shaun Jennings
Seller: Jamie K. Condon
Date: 09/18/20

70 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Jessica Wilk
Seller: Cesare A. Ciantra
Date: 09/18/20

40 Beauregard St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: John Nieves
Seller: Tracy T. Fleming
Date: 09/15/20

61 Bellwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Jason Aponte
Seller: Daniel T. Beauregard
Date: 09/18/20

50 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Miriam Colon
Seller: Brian M. Rogers
Date: 09/18/20

20 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Benjamin Vasquez
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/11/20

718 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Wesley F. Rodriguez
Seller: Linnzi A. Cofield
Date: 09/15/20

151 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Carlos J. DeLeon
Seller: 11RRE LLC
Date: 09/17/20

144 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: John N. Mbugua
Seller: Michelle Stuart
Date: 09/17/20

45 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Angela L. Ortiz
Seller: Rafael P. Ortola
Date: 09/11/20

680 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: A&H Legacy LLC
Seller: Armand M. Roy
Date: 09/09/20

274-1/2 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: John L. Charles
Seller: Siam Williams Investment Group LLC
Date: 09/11/20

43 Chalfonte Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Santigao
Seller: W. Paul Lemieux
Date: 09/16/20

68 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Dwayne R. Smith
Seller: Louis C. Sharp
Date: 09/11/20

28-30 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Aramis Marrero
Seller: Anna M. Rodriguez
Date: 09/09/20

82-84 Clifton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: DNEPRO Properties LLC
Seller: Frank Oglesby
Date: 09/11/20

102 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,389
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Roscoe G. Brown
Date: 09/16/20

102 Devens St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jeanne Bousquet
Seller: Michael Manicki
Date: 09/11/20

36 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alfred C. Leblanc
Seller: RBT Enterprise LLC
Date: 09/18/20

240 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ramon Santiago
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 09/11/20

57 Elaine Circle
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Luis R. Cotto
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 09/10/20

86 Eloise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Allen Murray
Seller: Latasha Drungo
Date: 09/11/20

80 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Rebecca Mailloux
Seller: Ida W. Page
Date: 09/11/20

134 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Magda M. Ahmed
Seller: Dean S. Ascioti
Date: 09/16/20

162 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Houdini Realty LLC
Seller: Buena Vista Property LLC
Date: 09/18/20

5 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,500
Buyer: Padam L. Mohat
Seller: Douglas Johnson
Date: 09/08/20

109 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Alan M. Urban
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/18/20

Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Donna A. Fellion
Seller: Russell R. Lassonde
Date: 09/08/20

138 Harvey St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Margarett Lewin
Seller: Source 9 Dev. LLC
Date: 09/10/20

30 Hunter Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Juan Cardona
Seller: William Cruz
Date: 09/17/20

156 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,900
Buyer: Jorge Calcano
Seller: Clarence H. Montgomery
Date: 09/11/20

15 Kingsley St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Christopher C. Landrau
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 09/14/20

99 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: North Harlow 4 LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Cordero
Date: 09/18/20

30 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Rinaldi Pease Realty LLC
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 09/11/20

147 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose A. Cruz-Colon
Seller: Nora L. Wiggins
Date: 09/10/20

144 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Stephanie L. Parnin
Seller: Brian J. Staples
Date: 09/11/20

23 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Walter O. Cruz-Rivera
Seller: Christine M. Jalbert
Date: 09/11/20

139-143 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Stephen Nemphos
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 09/14/20

1252 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Charlou Realty LLC
Seller: Claudette I. Ravosa
Date: 09/18/20

46 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Ruth Jackson
Seller: Home Staging & Realty LLC
Date: 09/09/20

63 Margaret St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ruel R. McGregor
Seller: Lupine Properties LLC
Date: 09/17/20

115 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Meghan K. Flowers
Seller: Mary J. Vaughn
Date: 09/08/20

67 Middlebrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Devan Longtin
Seller: Gerard Belanger
Date: 09/15/20

131 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Martin
Seller: Stephen F. Powell
Date: 09/15/20

107 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Wai Y. Cheng
Seller: Neidy Cruz
Date: 09/10/20

74 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Jaquez
Seller: Michael V. Kulisz
Date: 09/16/20

26 Paramount St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Veronica Z. Velez
Seller: Giovanni Cotto
Date: 09/17/20

98 Park Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Matthew S. Dupont
Seller: Derrick A. Capers
Date: 09/14/20

79 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Darriel Alicea
Seller: Kurt M. Zimmerman
Date: 09/08/20

800 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Chelsea R. Finn
Seller: Winston P. Palmer
Date: 09/15/20

1617 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Juan M. Garcia
Seller: Peter J. Houser
Date: 09/18/20

146 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Miran Krasevac
Seller: April C. Austin
Date: 09/18/20

119 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael P. Counter
Seller: Linda A. Jones
Date: 09/15/20

44 Quentin Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Tirado
Seller: Ernest A. Airoldi
Date: 09/10/20

15 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Grace Atkins
Seller: Joshua T. Smith
Date: 09/09/20

1859 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Amanda-Lee Camacho
Seller: Jorge Camacho
Date: 09/15/20

68 Roy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Victoria Long
Seller: Jessen FT
Date: 09/11/20

236 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Robert D. Escalante
Seller: George L. Johnson
Date: 09/18/20

18 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Veronica Pellot
Seller: Lisandra Lopez
Date: 09/09/20

58 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Joseph E. Griffin
Seller: David Deshais
Date: 09/11/20

30 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Rainies E. Ward
Seller: Jacqueline Rivera
Date: 09/17/20

67-69 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Zachary Nunnally
Seller: Mary A. Thomas
Date: 09/14/20

33 Slumber Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Herman Torres
Seller: Nathaniel D. Raymond
Date: 09/10/20

163 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: James B. Ortiz
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 09/18/20

76 Spruceland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Lalime
Seller: April R. Achorn
Date: 09/17/20

71 Stanhope Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Carmen Y. Rodriguez
Seller: Timothy, Sylvia, (Estate)
Date: 09/17/20

46 Thames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Nestor E. Santiago-Rivera
Seller: Rainies E. Ward
Date: 09/17/20

97 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Arlette Gomez
Seller: KEC Properties LLC
Date: 09/08/20

24 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Diana M. Hernandez
Seller: Humboldt Realty LLC
Date: 09/18/20

549-551 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Yasin B. Arbow
Seller: Karolynn U. Sheppard
Date: 09/10/20

46 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Salvatore Decesare
Seller: Thomas D. Beggs
Date: 09/09/20

90-92 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Frankie Rodriguez
Seller: Mary E. Newton
Date: 09/11/20

130 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Edwin F. Morales
Seller: Annamaria C. Roberson
Date: 09/11/20

791 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Samina Taqi
Seller: Anwar Properties LLC
Date: 09/18/20

TOLLAND

120 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Karen E. Mernoff
Seller: Jarb LLC
Date: 09/18/20

1468 Burt Hill Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Jake Kearin
Seller: Weisse, Carl F. 3rd, (Estate)
Date: 09/16/20

WALES

23 McBride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Crystal C. Nascembeni
Seller: Lauren Aldrich
Date: 09/18/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

129 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jacqueline N. Lapinski
Seller: David W. Hosmer
Date: 09/18/20

134 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: David Hosmer
Seller: Benjamin J. Allain
Date: 09/18/20

132 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $256,400
Buyer: Pablo Ortiz-Alvarez
Seller: Maher ElKobersi
Date: 09/18/20

144 Bretton Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Steven Manchino
Seller: Nadil I. Fanous
Date: 09/16/20

118 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Benjamin Allain
Seller: David W. Lally
Date: 09/18/20

37 Clyde Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Lawrence Krahn
Seller: Richard F. Hayden
Date: 09/15/20

69 Deer Run Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Richard Hayden
Seller: Daniel F. Murphy
Date: 09/15/20

496 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Sergei Bespalov
Seller: William Gallacher
Date: 09/18/20

20 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: B&B Properties LLC
Seller: Sergio D. Oliveira
Date: 09/14/20

65 Lathrop St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mass Housing LLC
Seller: Mike Nenastin
Date: 09/18/20

11 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: West Springfield Automotive
Seller: Daniel L. Donatini
Date: 09/18/20

560 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Nault
Seller: Glen J. Nault
Date: 09/14/20

42 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Rabia Hakmaoui
Seller: Rene R. Trudell
Date: 09/14/20

51 Park Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Park RT
Seller: Joseph A. Franco
Date: 09/15/20

1010 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David Gorobinskiy
Seller: Suzanne Ashe
Date: 09/14/20

19 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Barbara J. Pemberton
Seller: Marie P. Tessier
Date: 09/18/20

27-29 Upper Church St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andrew J. McCoubrey
Seller: Bluebird Properties LLC
Date: 09/11/20

104 West Calvin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carmen A. Aliaga-Chero
Seller: Cedar Inv Group LLC
Date: 09/11/20

WESTFIELD

136 Cabot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Andrew T. Oleksak
Seller: Donna R. Michel
Date: 09/08/20

40 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Cameron R. Robitaille
Seller: Kenneth Bassett
Date: 09/11/20

1238 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David Johnson
Seller: Daniel B. Williams
Date: 09/17/20

9 Exchange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Adam T. Alexion
Seller: Keith E. Bodley
Date: 09/11/20

35 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Purinton
Seller: Dugubrown Construction LLC
Date: 09/15/20

73 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $474,900
Buyer: Stacey Goeltz
Seller: Adam E. Roman
Date: 09/08/20

15 Hunters Slope
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $462,000
Buyer: Tatyana Stepchuk
Seller: Jason L. Hoffman
Date: 09/11/20

60 Kane Brothers Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Jonathan E. Dean
Seller: Keith C. Holmes
Date: 09/18/20

219 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Timothy Crouss
Seller: Carl J. Bagge
Date: 09/18/20

33 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Cameron J. Danalis
Seller: Barry Gadbois
Date: 09/17/20

27 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Nancy L. Teixeira
Seller: Gary J. Venne
Date: 09/11/20

5 Quail Hollow Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: Betty L. Conklin
Seller: Mark J. Madru
Date: 09/10/20

321 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kerry O’Connell-Skog
Seller: Jacob P. Martin
Date: 09/11/20

56 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: John J. Zmuda
Seller: Kelly M. Skog
Date: 09/11/20

85 Skyline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Jacob C. Danek
Seller: William K. Poehlman
Date: 09/10/20

WILBRAHAM

31 Bennett Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: David Small
Seller: Michael J. Camerota
Date: 09/08/20

29 Dalton St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nicholas L. McIntire
Seller: Rebecca L. Damato
Date: 09/18/20

8 King Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: William K. Poehlman
Seller: Dan P. Bushey
Date: 09/10/20

10 Old Farm Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jack J. Collins
Seller: Franklin D. Quigley
Date: 09/10/20

9 Old Orchard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jose M. Costa
Seller: Douglas E. Baker
Date: 09/16/20

8 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Kevin Boutilier
Seller: Eileen M. Nicoli
Date: 09/10/20

67 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Remillard
Seller: Bearse, Margaret W., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

80 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $492,500
Buyer: Kruppers LLC
Seller: Jonathan R. Lewis
Date: 09/17/20

35 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Levine
Seller: Mohtaram Bakhtiari FT
Date: 09/09/20

24 Greenleaves Dr.
Amherst, MA 01035
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Terry A. Carr
Seller: Ellen Mentin
Date: 09/10/20

135 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Max R. Piana
Seller: J. Blair Perot
Date: 09/15/20

315 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jamie A. Wagner
Seller: Suprenant, Charles F., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/20

82 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Gregory Haughton
Seller: Wen W. Yan
Date: 09/18/20

38 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Richard Drumm
Seller: Michael S. Rudd
Date: 09/17/20

BELCHERTOWN

26 Aldrich St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Goodrow
Seller: Chad Beaubien
Date: 09/18/20

214 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Dawa Tsering
Seller: Kyle Bouthillier
Date: 09/18/20

160 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Bock
Seller: Edward F. Bock
Date: 09/10/20

786 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: EPB RE Services LLC
Seller: Richard A. Berselli
Date: 09/16/20

250 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Crochetiere
Seller: 250 Mill Valley Road RT
Date: 09/18/20

38 Underwood St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Jessica E. Camacho
Seller: Randy E. Hawk
Date: 09/11/20

CUMMINGTON

42 French Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Michael E. Crotty
Seller: Daniel Aaron RET
Date: 09/15/20

62 Powell Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $344,500
Buyer: Mark P. Silverman
Seller: Frair INT
Date: 09/11/20

EASTHAMPTON

71 Division St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Caitlyn Levine
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 09/14/20

31 McKinley Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Akil Vicks
Seller: Janice Beetle-Godleski
Date: 09/18/20

10 Keddy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Olivia A. Lotstein
Seller: Richard T. Dion
Date: 09/09/20

59 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Johanna A. Pacyga
Seller: Victor C. Yarra
Date: 09/15/20

GRANBY

312 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: William Shearer-Robinson
Seller: Jeffrey B. Rutherford
Date: 09/16/20

44 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Norman L. Youtsey IRT
Seller: Susan M. Freitag
Date: 09/18/20

32 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Richard M. Betterton
Seller: Marion Betterton
Date: 09/10/20

HADLEY

14 Morning Star Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Corie New
Seller: Christine Y. Paradis
Date: 09/17/20

32 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Christine Y. Paradis
Seller: Ting FT
Date: 09/17/20

67 Stockbridge St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Henry Whitlock
Seller: Koroski, Anthony, (Estate)
Date: 09/11/20

HATFIELD

466 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Taylor Haas
Seller: Debra M. Burdeau
Date: 09/16/20

48 Old Stage Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Cox
Seller: Wolfgang Schlegel
Date: 09/14/20

191 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Erin M. Casioppo
Seller: Robert M. Wilson
Date: 09/09/20

3 Primrose Path
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Gaughan
Seller: Gaughan, Patrick J., (Estate)
Date: 09/11/20

HUNTINGTON

56 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Dieber
Seller: David G. Fisk
Date: 09/18/20

MIDDLEFIELD

2 Arthur Pease Road, Ext.
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Richard Harding-Breen
Seller: Sally W. Connor
Date: 09/15/20

NORTHAMPTON

45 Beacon St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Margot R. Bittel
Seller: Ronald D. Bittel IRT
Date: 09/09/20

Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: MS Homes LLC
Seller: Waggin Trails Dog Park LLC
Date: 09/16/20

24 Grandview St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Justin Thibodeau
Seller: Terry A. Carr
Date: 09/10/20

8 Hancock St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $566,000
Buyer: Gail Hornstein
Seller: Denise Orenstein
Date: 09/15/20

144 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: PS 144 King LLC
Seller: Nicholas D. Duprey
Date: 09/11/20

58 Lilly St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $503,700
Buyer: Daniel Cook
Seller: Bruce J. Abbott
Date: 09/15/20

80 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Dov Berger
Seller: Arrowwood Design & Construction
Date: 09/17/20

29 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Keith Abraham
Seller: Timothy P. Schmitt
Date: 09/08/20

251 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Rebecca S. Malinowski
Seller: Darren Pierce
Date: 09/10/20

4 White Pine Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Mareike Muszynski
Seller: Timmy L. Tompkins
Date: 09/15/20

48 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Fleischner
Seller: Amy J. Mitrani
Date: 09/08/20

SOUTH HADLEY

11 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Dakota Richards
Seller: Sean M. Czepiel
Date: 09/10/20

15 Dayton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: NAR Realty LLC
Seller: Nelen, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 09/15/20

149 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Pamela R. Martin
Seller: Michael L. Thomas
Date: 09/17/20

513 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David J. Johnson
Seller: Sean M. Fountain
Date: 09/15/20

11 Wright Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Sarah M. O’Shea
Seller: Erin S. Stalberg RET
Date: 09/10/20

SOUTHAMPTON

192 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Borges
Seller: Joseph G. Lafreniere
Date: 09/11/20

134 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Camella World-Peace
Seller: Mark T. Rice
Date: 09/08/20

4 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Aaron D. Biedrzycki
Seller: Jacob E. Gold
Date: 09/11/20

67 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: Cameron P. MacDonald
Seller: Joy A. Taillefer
Date: 09/08/20

167 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Brett P. Pietraszkiewicz
Seller: Cynthia Fournier
Date: 09/10/20

8 Old Harvest Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Keith Holmes
Seller: Christopher J. Jolicoeur
Date: 09/18/20

107 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $562,000
Buyer: Adam J. Dupere
Seller: Philip A. Restaino
Date: 09/18/20

7 Quigley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Buell
Seller: Pellegrini Development LLC
Date: 09/16/20

31 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Richard O. Paulson
Seller: Robert D. Peloquin
Date: 09/16/20

WARE

85 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Linda Jones
Seller: Stanley B. Jurkowski
Date: 09/17/20

100 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,305
Buyer: Daniel R. Gunn
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 09/10/20

36 Cherry St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kayla S. VanWormer
Seller: Kristina A. Krok
Date: 09/16/20

40 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kerry Wells
Seller: Mary A. Regin
Date: 09/11/20

64 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Jill A. Gravel-Combs
Seller: Switak, Evelyn M., (Estate)
Date: 09/17/20

115 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Daniel V. Dupre
Seller: Wayne F. Hayes
Date: 09/16/20

39 Horseshoe Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Therkelsen
Seller: James R. Keedy
Date: 09/16/20

77 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Chelsea Smith
Seller: Martin Murphy
Date: 09/16/20

388 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: AJS Restoration & Construction Inc.
Seller: Ware On Earth Realty LLC
Date: 09/18/20

WILLIAMSBURG

1 East Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Thomas Bodo
Seller: Williams FT
Date: 09/17/20

2 Laurel Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Golden Mas LLC
Seller: Christine E. Russell
Date: 09/18/20

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of September 2020. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

AMHERST

462 Main, LLC
462 Main St.
$14,000 — Roofing

Amherst Cinema Arts Center Inc.
28 Amity St., Unit H
$29,000 — Lobby and concession-stand renovation

Hampshire College
893 West St.
$2,000 — Deck repairs

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Savings Bank
569 East St.
$26,775 — Roofing

Stephen Constant, Linnea Constant
1394 Memorial Dr.
$12,750 — Demolition

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
7 Belcher St.
$15,000 — T-Mobile to add four new antennas, four new remote radio heads, and one new cabinet within existing leased equipment room

GREENFIELD

Greenfield Savings Bank
400 Main St.
$10,000 — Remove and replace window

Thomas & Thomas
627 Barton Road
$3,100 — Install carport attached to existing accessory building

LEE

CWC Realty, LLC
710 Stockbridge Road
$40,000 — Siding

LENOX

439 Pittsfield Road, LLC
439 Pittsfield Road
$17,000 — Add divider partitions, refresh paint and flooring

Aspinwall Acquisition, LLC
293 Main St.
$2,500 — Roof repair

CR Resorts, LLC
165 Kemble St.
$64,000 — Reconstruct existing inhalation room in women’s spa with new finishes

Hillcrest Educational Center
349 Old Stockbridge Road
$7,500 — Install proximity readers on three exterior doors

Hillcrest Educational Center
242 West Mountain Road
$21,000 — Add delay egress and proximity readers to exterior doors in main building

NORTHAMPTON

Alloy, LLC
209 Earle St.
$1,415,347 — New steel addition

Mark Chrabascz
50 Conz St.
$22,800 — Remove some interior walls and flooring

Christopher Frank
50 Cooke Ave.
$35,000 — Demolish carport and rebuild in same footprint

Joe Kochapski
296 Nonotuck St.
$158,000 — Roofing

Bambi Rattner
43 Center St.
$19,200 — Office renovation

PALMER

Double R Enterprises
9 Second St.
$3,000 — Alter fire-alarm system

Sai Mitelik, LLC
2394 Main St.
$4,880 — Replace underground gas tanks

SBA
80 Stimson St.
$15,000 — Create concrete pad for generator

PITTSFIELD

Donald Launt
164 Waconah St.
$1,200 — Roof coating

Jonathan Pierce
72 Harvard St.
$12,000 — Roofing

Jonathan Pierce
10 Myrtle St.
$12,000 — Roofing

Nolan Southard
104 Appleton Ave.
$37,746 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
3400 Main St.
$1,254,771 — Alter space on second floor of oncology clinic for outpatient cancer treatment

Cornel Forbes
320 Wilbraham Road
$30,000 — Replace broken roof support and build a bathroom at Golden Krust

New Resurrection Center of Springfield Inc.
1060 Worcester St.
$4,800 — Install nine replacement windows on church

Taylor Street Real Estate, LLC
41 Taylor St.
$35,000 — Install replacement street-level storefront windows and entry door, remove and enclose front basement windows, install new front-entry stairs

WILBRAHAM

2034-2040 Boston Road, LLP
2034 Boston Road
$133,000 — Renovate existing space for Garvey’s Smoothie Shop

40 Under Forty Event Set for Oct. 13 and 14

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Originally scheduled for last week and postponed due to inclement weather, BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty celebration is now slated to take place over two days, Oct. 13 and 14 at the Upper Vista at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke.

The hybrid event will still take place at four ‘mini-events’ over two days, allowing 10 honorees to celebrate in person at each event. For those who can’t join us in person, BusinessWest has created a livestream option so friends and family can cheer on the class of 2020 from the safety and comfort of their home. A two-night ‘virtual access pass’ allows participants to see all 40 of this year’s honorees accept their awards on Oct. 13 and 14. To purchase your pass, visit: https://businesswest.com/blog/40-under-forty-two-night-celebration-postponed-to-oct-13-14/

The 40 Under Forty program for 2020 is sponsored by PeoplesBank and Health New England (presenting sponsors); Comcast Business, Isenberg School of Management, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield (sponsors); the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (partner); and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (exclusive media sponsor).

Reading Success by 4th Grade Launches New Story Walks Project

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SPRINGFIELD — Reading Success by 4th Grade (RS4G), Springfield’s community-wide early literacy initiative, is launching a new literacy project in Springfield, Springfield Story Walks, and will kick it off with a socially-distanced event at the site of its first installation on Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Gardening the Community, 200 Walnut St., Springfield.

The event will feature a ribbon cutting and brief program, with remarks from Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; Chrissy Howard, Reading Success by 4th Grade manager; Ibrahim Ali, director of Agriculture and Youth Programs at Gardening the Community; Jesse Lederman, RS4G Leadership Advisory Group member and Springfield City Councilor; Zee Johnson, owner of Olive Tree Books-n-Voices in Springfield; and Molly Fogarty, Springfield City Library director.

There will also be a read-a-loud by Tyeshia Weir and Melissa Blissett, Family Literacy Advocate leaders.

The Gardening the Community Story Walk, located at the organization’s Community Farm Store, will feature local author Grace Lin’s The Ugly Vegetables.

The Springfield Story Walks project will feature original full-color pages from children’s books installed in outdoor community settings, where families can walk along a path and read together. Families are encouraged to view the Story Walk, which will be up at 200 Walnut St. through the fall. The StoryWalk concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk is a registered services mark owned by Ferguson. Reading Success by 4th Grade will be opening more across the city in the coming weeks, and again in the springtime.

Earlier this summer, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced that Springfield was recognized as one of just 21 communities nationwide to be recognized with national Pacesetter Honors for supporting early school success in 2019, with exemplary work in Big Tent Collaboration and Messaging and Communications. Springfield was also named a Pacesetter Bright Spot for School Readiness.

Girls Inc. of the Valley Launches Initiative to Educate the Future of Women Voters

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HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley has launched its new initiative, She Votes, with a recorded video from Senator Elizabeth Warren to educate and support our future of women voters. The goal is to make sure every girl sees herself as a voter, knows the process, and is ready when it’s her turn. They’ve launched this campaign with two primary goals:

The Girls Inc. team are experts on girls and their development, both locally and nationally. Girls Inc. of the Valley is part of a 150-year-old organization that always puts girls first, inspiring them as they grow into strong, smart, and bold women. The privilege of voting is our most powerful agent of change. Only 14 states in the United States allow 16 and 17 year-olds to pre-register to vote, and Massachusetts is one of them. Girls Inc. of the Valley aims to pre-register as many 16- and 17-year-old girls as possible in this community-wide volunteer effort and to launch a peer fundraising campaign, to support the She Votes curriculum.

She Votes and Girls Inc. has received commitments from a variety of sponsors including MassMutual, Peerless Precision, Lotus & Compass Inc., and Chikmedia.

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s video can be found on the Girls Inc. of the Valley Website and Facebook page:

“Girls Inc. teaches us that today’s girls are tomorrow’s leaders,” said Senator Warren. “I want every girl in Massachusetts and across the country to know they can get out there and make their voices heard. Once you turn 16, you can pre-register to vote here in Massachusetts. You don’t have to wait until you’re 18 to be ready for the next election.”

The campaign launched October 1, on UNICEF’s International Day of the Girl, and will last through October 24. Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted a Facebook Live event to premier the launch video from Senator Elizabeth Warren and will be showing video spotlights from a variety of other influential women in politics throughout the campaign. Their goal is to highlight the importance of voting and having women in elected office with these videos. The She Votes campaign will take place right here in the Valley; simultaneously national and international media activities will take place all across the globe.

Dress for Success to Offer By-Appointment Tag Sale

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Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host another of its popular clothing tag sales at the Eastfield Mall to raise funds and awareness of its mission, but this time with a focus on public safety.

Individuals or small groups will be welcomed into the tag sale, to be held Oct. 19 through Oct. 24, by appointment only and for an hour at a time. Shoppers interested in booking a one-hour appointment to browse and shop should contact Boutique Manager Diane Jacobs at [email protected] or 413-732-8179. Four people will be scheduled each hour, so small groups are welcome. Masks will be required in order to shop at the tag sale.

As always, the new and gently used merchandise includes items from name-brand retailers and fashion houses such as Anne Klein, Evan Picone, Ellen Tracy and many more. Customers can fill a shopping bag for only $25.

The event will be held in the Eastfield Mall at 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, where Dress for Success maintains a boutique. The tag sale event itself will be held next door to Hannoush Jewelers. Hundreds of women have refreshed their wardrobes at past tag sales, while at the same time supporting Dress for Success’ mission to empower women to achieve economic independence. Be sure to tell your friends and mark your calendar—this is one event you don’t want to miss.

All proceeds will benefit Dress for Success Western Massachusetts. Volunteers are needed for the event. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].

For more information about Dress for Success Western Mass., contact Executive Director Margaret Tantillo at (413) 732-8179.

BusinessTalk with Pam Victor

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

Episode 34: Oct. 12, 2020

George O’Brien talks with Pam Victor, founder of Happier Valley Comedy

George O’Brien talks with Pam Victor, founder of Happier Valley Comedy, about her unique business, which focuses on improvisation and resilience training to help with professional development, how she’s had to pivot during the pandemic …. and also about how to stay positive, as difficult as that is, during these difficult times for all those in business. It’s must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk.

 

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AIC Doctoral Student Aesha Mu’min Receives 100 Women of Color Award

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SPRINGFIELD — Aesha Mu’min, a 2019 American International College (AIC) alumna of the clinical psychology graduate-degree program, and current doctoral student in the mental health counseling program, was recently named a 100 Women of Color class of 2020 award recipient. The gala and awards event recognizes the contributions that women in business, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and service have made to impact the lives of people throughout their communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Mu’min was selected to the 2020 cohort of awardees because of her dedication to and innovative work as a deputy warden in the Connecticut Department of Corrections.

“Recognizing the need to provide opportunities for healing and personal and professional growth for an often-forgotten and marginalized population, Mu’min creates systemic change,” said Jennifer Wilder, a 100 Women of Color honoree in 2015, who presented the award to Mu’min. “She works tirelessly — even on her days off — to support the evolution of a re-entry program that prepares men for a more intentional return to their respective communities.

The nominating committee cited Mu’min’s work to ensure that fathers are able to create and maintain secure attachments to their children in particular, noting that “it is no secret that children of incarcerated citizens experience trauma. Working with community partners to redesign the visitation room to be family-friendly, holding parenting classes, and self-help seminars are all central to development of stronger fathers, thus stronger children. The work that she does is a model for the reform of correction facilities both near and far.”

In November 2019, Mu’min was integral in piloting the equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions offered by Operation Warrior Horse, a 10-week program housed in the 110-bed unit for military veterans at the Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution in Enfield, Conn. The program offered inmates an opportunity to meet with therapists and interact with horses in the prison yard for two hours each week. Operating at no cost to the state, the program was sponsored by Healing Hoofbeats of Connecticut. While similar correctional programs utilize equine therapy, this was the first such program to be tailored to the needs of incarcerated military veterans.

Of being named a 100 Women of Color award recipient, Mu’min said, “it was an event that inspired me to keep challenging myself to make positive contributions to all that I can.”

The purpose of the annual event is to provide financial support for programs that advance young men and women of color. A portion of the proceeds support scholarships for young men and women who graduate from high school and plan on attending college, as well as leadership and mentorship programs.

Bradley International Airport to Launch Non-stop Service to Nashville

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced the debut of new, non-stop service from Bradley International Airport to Nashville International Airport on Southwest Airlines.

“Southwest is excited to offer travelers from Bradley International Airport daily service to the vibrant city of Nashville beginning in March 2021,” said Brian Parrish, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines. In addition to offering Music City as a non-stop Southwest destination from BDL, the new service will provide convenient, one-stop connections to over 40 other Southwest destinations currently served via Nashville International Airport. We appreciate the continued support from New England customers.”

The Nashville service will operate daily on a Boeing 737, departing from Bradley at 3 p.m. and departing Nashville for Bradley at 10:25 a.m. Flights are currently available for booking at southwest.com.

“We are very pleased to welcome the addition of this new, desirable nonstop flight to Nashville on Southwest Airlines,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “Nashville is a popular destination that will also offer our passengers key connectivity to major destinations across the West Coast. This is a significant addition to our route network with an airline that has been an important partner at Bradley International Airport for more than 20 years. We thank Southwest for their continued vote of confidence in Bradley Airport and our market.”

Real-estate Licensing Course Starts Nov. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class, sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on Dec. 10.

Tuition is $400 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call (413) 785-1328 or visit rapv.com.

The association has taken all necessary COVID-19 sanitary precautions in accordance with the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines to ensure the safety of its students. Classes are limited to 18 students.

Gove Law Office Welcomes Sarah Ryzewski as Real Estate Associate

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LUDLOW — Gove Law Office announced that Sarah Ryzewski has joined the firm as an associate. Ryzewski, who previously worked in the Holyoke Solicitor’s Office and for two private law firms, will focus on residential and commercial real-estate transactions, and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“Sarah is a valuable addition to our firm and brings a wealth of energy and intelligence to her work. We look forward to having her help our clients navigate the difficult real-estate transactions they may face,” said Michael Gove, founding partner of Gove Law Office.

Ryzewski graduated with a juris doctor from the Western New England University School of Law in 2017, after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Becker College.

STCC Will Remain Online This Spring with Mix of Low-density Labs

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will continue to offer online classes in the spring semester with a combination of on-campus, low-density labs for its health and STEM programs.

In an e-mail to the campus community, STCC President John Cook said operations in the spring semester will mirror the plan made for the fall in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cook and his administration consulted with faculty in making the decision. Classes in the School of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies will be fully online.

“We look forward to one day being back on campus full-time, but we need to safeguard our students, faculty, and staff,” Cook said. “The pandemic has created an unpredictable environment that prompted extensive and thoughtful discussions. After much consideration, we felt a mix of online classes and low-density labs for our technical and health programs, using strict social-distancing protocols, would be the best approach for the spring.”

STCC faculty members are currently working with their deans in the Online Development Program to prepare classes for spring delivery, said Vice President of Academic Affairs Geraldine de Berly.

“I’m impressed with the transition from on-ground to online classes this fall,” she noted. “I applaud our faculty who showed tenacity as they went through training this past summer to develop their fall classes. They are continuing this fall in developing spring online courses, showing a true dedication and commitment to serving our students during a difficult period.”

As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that utilize labs and specialized equipment and offer rewarding in-person experiences between faculty and students, de Berly said.

“We have no intention to convert to an online-only institution,” she added. “STCC prides itself on providing a hands-on educational experience that ranges from CNC labs for manufacturing programs to our patient-simulation center used by students in health programs.”

Florence Bank Announces Promotion of Shelley Moreau

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank promoted Shelley Moreau to the position of vice president, mortgage compliance specialist in the Residential Lending department at the main office in Florence.

Moreau has been an employee of Florence Bank for 37 years. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as the assistant vice president, mortgage compliance specialist. She is a graduate of the American Bankers’ Assoc. Compliance School for Lending.

During her tenure at the bank, she has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is awarded to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank. Moreau serves her community as treasurer and board member of the Hilltown Community Development Corp. in Chesterfield.

“We are thrilled to announce Shelley’s well-deserved promotion,” said Kevin Day, president and CEO of Florence Bank. “She is a dedicated and valued employee who consistently delivers great results. She has been an asset to the bank for many years, and I look forward to watching her progress even further in the years to come.”

The Children’s Study Home Announces New Executive Director

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SPRINGFIELD — The Children’s Study Home (CSH) announced the appointment of William Dávila as its new executive director. He was selected after an extensive search by the board of directors and a national executive search firm, Egmont Associates.

Dávila brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and social services as a practitioner, manager, and senior-level administrator and executive, including his tenure as deputy executive director of CSH from 2006 to 2011.  He has extensive experience managing and overseeing residential programs, special-education private schools, foster care, outpatient clinics, and various case-management programs serving children and families.  He also has experience working in CARF-accredited programs and was previously a Council on Accreditation (COA) volunteer reviewer, from which CSH recently received full accreditation.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Dávila decided to return to the Children’s Study Home, where he previously served as deputy executive director, to now lead our agency,” said Gordon Quinn, president of the organization’s board of directors. “His extensive management experience, along with unique knowledge of our agency and passion for our mission, sets the stage for continued and greater success.”

In addition to his professional experience, Dávila has remained actively involved in the community over the years. He currently serves on the boards of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, New England Public Media, and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming & Health. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, his master’s degree in social work at Boston College, and his doctorate of education at the University of Hartford.  He is also a licensed social worker in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“I am excited and proud to be coming back to lead an organization with so much history and such a storied legacy serving those in our community who are most vulnerable,” Dávila said. “And I’m eager get to work with such a talented and dedicated group of staff and board members.”

40 Under Forty Two-night Celebration

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2020 40 Under Forty Virtual-Hybrid Celebration
Tues., Oct. 13 & Wed., Oct. 14, 2020

2020 strikes again.

Due to high wind warnings in the region for tonight and tomorrow, Oct. 7 and 8, BusinessWest’s highly anticipated, two-day 40 Under Forty celebration has been postponed to next week: Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13 and 14, at the Upper Vista of the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. People who have already signed up can use their existing username and login.

After consulting with meterologists and Log Cabin staff, the move was made out of an abundance of caution and concerns for the safety of attendees.

The hybrid event will still take place at four ‘mini-events’ over two days, allowing 10 honorees to celebrate in person at each event. For those who can’t join us in person, we’ve created a livestream option so friends and family can cheer on the class of 2020 from the safety and comfort of their home. A two-night ‘virtual access pass’ allows participants to see all 40 of this year’s honorees accept their awards on Oct. 13 and 14.

The 40 Under Forty program for 2020 is sponsored by PeoplesBank and Health New England (presenting sponsors); Comcast Business, Isenberg School of Management, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield (sponsors); the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (partner); and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (exclusive media sponsor).

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Amid new restrictions imposed by the governor on large gatherings and with a strong desire to keep everyone safe, it was decided that the most prudent course was to instead celebrate our honorees’ accomplishments with a hybrid platform.

The hybrid event will be spread out over two days on Tues., Oct. 13 and Wed., Oct. 14. Each “mini-event” will allow 10 honorees to celebrate in person at the Upper Vista of the Log Cabin. For those who can’t join us in person, we’ve created a livestream option so friends and family can cheer on the Class of 2020 from the safety and comfort of their home. The new two-night ‘Virtual Access Pass’ allows you to see all 40 of this year’s honorees accept their awards on Tuesda, Oct. 13 and Wednesday, Oct. 14!

The 40 Under Forty program for 2020 is sponsored by PeoplesBank and Health New England (presenting sponsors); Comcast Business, Isenberg School of Management, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield (sponsors); the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (partner); and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (exclusive media sponsor).

Please refer to the below list to see when your 40 Under Forty honoree will be accepting their award. Paid virtual guest may view any of the live-streamed sessions:

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Amy Rediker Anderlonis
Amanda Babinski
Ryan Barry
Marco Basile
Conor Bevan
Julio Carrasquillo III
Danny Deane
Brian Fournier
Sarah Goff
Brendan Greeley

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Jacquelyn Guzie
Paul Hake
Kristina Healey
Shannon Hicks
Dan Holmes
Melissa Knowles
Benjamin Lamb
Jacob Lauzier
Peter Leonczyk

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Karen Ruiz León
Dave Lipke
Andrea Luttrell
William Lynch
Andrew Mankus
Andrew McConaha
Katie Manzi McDonough
Ronald Molina-Brantley
Modesto Montero
Tom Naro
Kelly Partridge

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Aisha Pizarro
Lee Pouliot
Kyle Rodrigues
Evan Ross
Amanda Sbriscia
Saba Shahid
Melissa Sippel
Lenny Underwood
Kimberly Williams
Marcus Williams

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Richard Swift Named President and CEO of Health New England

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SPRINGFIELD — Richard Swift, who has served as Health New England’s (HNE) interim chief financial officer since April, has been appointed president and CEO, effective immediately.

Swift is an experienced chief executive officer and chief financial officer for provider- owned health plans, and a senior healthcare executive with over 30 years of leadership with integrated delivery systems, health plans, and provider groups throughout the country.

He has served as president of Medwise Partners, a health-insurance consulting company he founded in 1996. In that capacity, he has served in numerous interim executive roles for regional health plans throughout the U.S. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University and an MBA in healthcare administration from the University of Miami in Florida.

As president and CEO, Swift will be responsible for the successful operation of HNE; driving growth across the organization, including the development and execution of strategic plans; successful introduction of new programs and services; membership growth; operational, financial, and service excellence; and continued improvements in clinical quality with a focus on lowering the cost of care in Western Mass.

HCC to Continue Remote Instruction Through Spring

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College will continue to offer the majority of its classes remotely through the 2021 spring semester, HCC President Christina Royal announced in a message to students, faculty, and staff.

“So much has happened over the course of the last several months,” Royal said. “Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how our world will change from one day to the next. It is difficult to predict what life will look like for HCC months from now. However, we are preparing and planning as best we can for every possible scenario.”

In her message, Royal said that, “out of an abundance of caution,” HCC will continue to operate primarily remotely for the spring 2021 semester, with the vast majority of courses offered in a remote or hybrid environment.

“We anticipate that no more than 10% of courses offered this spring will be held on campus,” she added. “In every case, plans for offering face-to-face courses will be reviewed by the college’s Return to Campus Task Force to ensure that health and safety protocols are in place.”

Royal noted that it was important to make this decision now because registration begins Monday, Nov. 2 for HCC’s two-week January term and the spring 2021 semester. Registration and course materials must be prepared in advance of that date, so students have time to make informed decisions about their classes.

HCC’s January term, called Wintersession, begins Monday, Jan. 4. The spring 2021 semester begins Monday, Jan. 25. HCC will also be offering flexible spring start dates on Feb. 16 and March 29.

“This is a challenging time,” Royal said, “but our community is meeting it with resilience, creativity, and determination. I appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we navigate this time together. Supporting and inspiring our students remains our top priority today and always.”

Like most colleges, HCC started remote instruction in mid-March after the COVID-19 pandemic forced campus closures. This fall, all HCC classes are being offered in one of three formats: online, blended remote, and blended face-to-face.

Online courses follow a traditional, asynchronous online model with coursework deadlines established by instructors. Blended remote courses have asynchronous online components combined with real-time scheduled class meetings via videoconference platforms such as Zoom.

Blended face-to-face combines blended remote with some in-person instruction on campus. For the most part, this format is limited to health science programs that require clinical labs, such as nursing, radiologic technology, veterinary technician, and medical assistant.

Bruce Dixon Named CEO of Tech Foundry

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SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, a nonprofit with a mission to support the region’s growing need for a qualified technology workforce and elevate underrepresented groups into sustainable careers in information technology, has named Bruce Dixon its new CEO. Dixon will work alongside an 11-member board, lead a five-member staff, and drive strategic business partnerships and curriculum development to propel the already-thriving organization forward.

Founded in 2014, Tech Foundry has offered internships, networking opportunities, and instruction to traditionally low-income, underserved populations, preparing graduates for the entry-level IT workforce in the Pioneer Valley. These programs are offered free of charge to participants through generous donations from area businesses and members of the local community.

Dixon previously served as CEO of the Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program, a social venture that inspires and prepares underrepresented students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It’s this background that generated interest among Tech Foundry board members, but it’s his well-rounded background and personal philosophy that solidified his candidacy.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Bruce Dixon to our team,” said Delcie Bean, CEO of Paragus IT and co-founder of Tech Foundry. “Not only does he possess an impressive résumé, he understands and subscribes to the mission and vision of our organization.”

Dixon is an award-winning innovator, social entrepreneur, adventurer, storyteller, and self-proclaimed “human-performance geek.” His insatiable curiosity and zest for life has led him to trek around the globe and to engage in an eclectic array of vocations including professional football, financial-services management, leadership development, organizational behavior, coaching, and nonprofit innovation.

He has held a variety of leadership roles with the Hartford Financial Services Group and the Chubb group of insurance companies; was honored with numerous awards, including the Connecticut Science Center Award for Achievement in STEM Innovation and Education and Wesleyan University’s Social Entrepreneurship Award; and was invited as an honored guest to the 2014 inaugural White House Maker Faire.

Bradley Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Readers as Eighth-best U.S. Airport

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that Condé Nast Traveler released the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Bradley International Airport recognized as the eighth-best airport in the U.S.

“The results of this year’s survey, conducted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are a testament to the lasting power of a meaningful travel experience,” said Jesse Ashlock, U.S. editor of Condé Nast Traveler. “The winners represent the best of the best for our audience and offer plenty of trip-planning inspiration for all the adventures we can’t wait to have next.”

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. Bradley International Airport was recognized as a top-10 airport for the fourth consecutive year.

“This award is a tremendous honor during a challenging year for the travel industry, and we are proud to once again be recognized among our nation’s best airports,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “We thank the travel community for their continued vote of confidence in Bradley International Airport and for underscoring the value of traveling through a smaller airport. Now more than ever, Bradley Airport stands out by always offering a clean, safe, and convenient travel experience.”

Westfield State Launches New Public Healthcare Administration Programs

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WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) launched a new graduate degree concentration and certificate program that focuses on public healthcare administration. The master of public administration (MPA) in public healthcare administration concentration and the public healthcare administration certificate were approved recently by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.

“Public healthcare is a priority, now more than ever, and we are excited about Westfield State’s new MPA in public healthcare administration concentration and certificate program because their curriculum provides an opportunity to better support our public healthcare system with high-quality, skilled workers,” said CGCE interim Dean Stefanie Sanchez. “The degree concentration — or the standalone certificate — addresses an ongoing need for healthcare leaders and administrators in several different capacities. With a focus on management and leadership, both options provide a clear path for advancement in the workforce.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for healthcare managers is strong and projected to grow 32% through 2029 — much faster than the average for all occupations. As the large Baby Boomer population ages, and more people remain active later in life, an increase in the demand for healthcare services is expected.

Graduates of the degree and certificate programs will be prepared to take on public healthcare challenges as government and nonprofit leaders, where they will lead the charge to create healthier communities. Students in both interdisciplinary programs benefit from an inclusive, supportive environment in which faculty are committed to their success and where they build relationships with their classmates that will continue long after they graduate. They will learn from full-time faculty and practitioners whose expertise is in nursing, biology, communications, healthcare economics, and policy.

MPA Program Director Charles DiStefano explained that, for many years, public-service leaders in Western Mass. have developed leadership and management skills in public management, nonprofit management, and criminal justice administration through Westfield State’s MPA program. Now, future leaders seeking to make their mark in public healthcare administration can benefit from the same specialized opportunity. Additionally, he added, successful public healthcare administrators are leaders within their agencies who effectively gain and foster political allies, nurture relationships within their communities, and build public trust.

“We have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic amazing examples of strong, effective leaders at the federal, state, and local levels, and we have felt the effects of failures by public healthcare officials,” DiStefano said. “By offering this concentration and certificate now, we demonstrate Westfield State’s commitment to nurturing leaders in the public healthcare community who will not succumb to fear or pressure from special interests, and who instead act in our collective best interest to keep us safe and healthy.”

BusinessTalk with Angela Lussier

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

Episode 33: Oct. 7, 2020

Thom Fox interviews Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood

Thom Fox interviews Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood. Speaker Sisterhood is a growth-stage start-up providing a community to women who want to discover, awaken, and create their voice through the art of public speaking. Angela discusses the pandemic’s impact on her business-model, how she is capitalizing on opportunities brought about by COVID-19, and offers tips about participating in successful on-line communications.

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Employer Confidence Remains Flat in September

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BOSTON — Business confidence in Massachusetts was essentially flat during September as employers remained pessimistic about an economy that continues to struggle under the weight of the seven-month-old COVID-19 pandemic.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose three-tenths of a point to 46.6 last month, up from a low of 38.4 in April but still 12.3 points lower than a year ago. The reading remains below the 50-point level that signals optimism.

Opinions about the state of the national economy strengthened, while confidence in the Massachusetts economy declined. Employers feel more bullish about the future than about present conditions.

The stable confidence reading came during a month in which the Massachusetts unemployment rate fell from a highest-in-the-nation 16.2% to 11.3%. It was also a month that saw the number of newly reported COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth begin to accelerate.

“Employer comments suggest a both uncertainty about the presidential election and frustration about the persistent disruption of the COVID pandemic,” said Raymond Torto, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). “Confidence among employers varies widely, depending upon the degree to which the economic downturn is affecting particular industries.”

One participant in the confidence survey commented that “conditions are quite uneven — dire for many, marginally satisfactory for some, and extremely strong for a few.”

The constituent indicators that make up the Business Confidence Index were mixed during September. Employers’ confidence in their own companies fell slightly to 48.7, 9.5 points lower than in September 2019.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth lost 2.0 points to 44.1, while the U.S. Index measuring conditions nationally rose 4.2 points to 42.6. The state confidence reading has dropped 4.7 points during the past two months and now sits 19.2 points below its reading of September 2019.

The gap between attitudes toward Massachusetts and the nation shrank from 12 points in July — the largest in a decade — to 1.5 points last month. Massachusetts lost 403,200 jobs between August 2019 and August 2020.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, lost a point to 43.9. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, rose 1.5 points to 49.2, just shy of optimistic territory. The Employment Index increased slightly — 0.7 points to 48.6 — while the Sales Index, a leading indicator, rose 0.2 points to 45.0.

Large companies (49.7) were more optimistic than small companies (47.4) or medium-sized companies (43.9). Non-manufacturers (48.8) were more bullish than manufacturing companies (46.8).

“The confidence index continues to show a clear disparity by industry and by company size in the consequences of the economic downturn,” said Paul Bolger, president of Massachusetts Capital Resource Co. “At the same time, it is a positive sign that the Future Index is higher than the Current Index. That means employers looking beyond the current uncertainty anticipate improvement six months down the road.”

AIM President and CEO John Regan, also a BEA member, said the continued economic uncertainty facing employers underscores the importance of decisions by the Massachusetts Legislature to maintain a competitive business climate. He cited a recent vote to table two bills that would have presumed that employees who contract COVID-19 did so while on the job and could thus seek workers’ compensation benefits.

“The decision by the Legislature was good news for employers already facing huge potential increases in unemployment-insurance taxes,” Regan said. “Expanded workers’ compensation eligibility is inconsistent with the public-health science because workers could just as well contract COVID-19 from family, friends, or a trip to the beach as from the workplace.”

Professional Women’s Chamber to Present Woman of the Year Award to Beth Cardillo

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SPRINGFIELD — The Professional Women’s Chamber invites the community to join in celebrating the 2020 Woman of the Year: Beth Cardillo, executive director of Armbrook Village. This event, usually held in-person, will be presented virtually this year on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. by Rise Event Production and Chikmedia, two local, women-owned businesses.

The award is presented annually to a woman in Western Mass. who exemplifies outstanding leadership, professional accomplishment, and service to the community. Attendees can tune in live on the Professional Women’s Chamber Facebook page. The event is free.

“I am flattered and humbled to receive this prestigious award,” Cardillo said. “What sets me apart from all the other fabulous women that work to improve the quality of life for others — I would say absolutely nothing.”

Born in New York City, Cardillo moved to Massachusetts with her family as a teenager. As her parents were activists, her first march was at the United Nations against nuclear-bomb testing when she was 3 years old — and she hasn’t stopped marching yet. Her father was a newspaper journalist and editor and had a public-relations business. She’s always learned to be a change maker in the world for equity and peace, to keep questioning authority, taking risks, trusting her intuitions, embracing change, and asking questions. She’s proud of being a part of the generation that stopped the Vietnam War, and she still expresses her activism to this day while married with three kids and two grandchildren. Kayaking, traveling, friends, and family are her passions when she’s not doing any of the above.

“I feel like I should be sharing this award with everyone. So congratulations to you as well for doing all the hard work each and every one of you do daily,” Cardillo said. “I have always asked questions, acted curious, stood up for my beliefs, had a vision, found my voice, been a bit of a rebel, been accessible, thought big, and, of course, followed the motto since the ’60s: think globally, act locally. Education does not end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong process, as well as a purpose. Lastly, have fun every day!”

The Professional Women’s Chamber (PWC) works to empower career-oriented women through participation in leadership, education, and networking opportunities, striving to strengthen the positive impact of women in the business community and on the economy. All individuals in the community are invited to attend this event.

“We are truly excited to honor Beth as our 2020 Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year” chamber President Gillian Amaral said. “Her tenacity and leadership truly embody what the PWC stands for.”

UMass to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders, Inspectors

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AMHERST — UMass Amherst and the town of Amherst announced that the university will provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for the town’s first responders and inspectors as part of their joint efforts to deter spread of the novel coronavirus.

Approximately 100 firefighters, police, and inspectors will be tested once per week in the university’s Public Health Promotion Center at the Mullins Center. The town will reimburse the university for the costs associated with the testing.

“UMass has a long tradition of supporting and partnering with the town’s front-line responders and is deeply appreciative for the invaluable role they play in enhancing the public safety of our campus community,” Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy said. “Currently, our resources and capacity are limited, but we are pleased to be able to make this commitment for the well-being of the entire community.”

Added Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman, “we appreciate that the university will provide a needed service to the town as we work to keep our employees safe and healthy. Our entire community relies on our expertly trained first-responder teams, and we welcome the opportunity to keep them, and ultimately our town, safe. The university has done a tremendous job in setting up such a professionally run testing regimen, and we deeply appreciate the campus’ willingness to accommodate our request.”

The university’s asymptomatic-testing program is one of the largest in the state. UMass Amherst has conducted more than 70,000 COVID-19 tests since Aug. 6, including approximately 48,000 tests of the off-campus student population living in the Amherst area.

Big Y Supports Breast-cancer Awareness, Research

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SPRINGFIELD — In order to continue to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer, all Big Y supermarkets will donate proceeds from various departments throughout the store to 32 local breast-cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Since 2007, the chain has raised more than $2 million for this cause. The program, “Partners of Hope,” reflects the partnership, commitment, and support of breast-cancer awareness and research.

During the entire month of October, Big Y will donate a portion of the proceeds from both floral and produce purchases, including Sunshine Bouquets. Additionally, Big Y will donate five cents for each purchase of Big Y brands, including Full Circle Organics, Culinary Tours, Cravin’ Flavor, Food Club, That’s Smart, Wide Awake Coffee, Sweet P’s Bake Shop, Top Care Health, Tippy Toes, Pure Harmony, and Paw’s Happy Life purchased the week of Oct. 8-14 (some exclusions may apply). Big Y Butcher Shops will donate 10 cents from every pound of All Natural Angus Beef and Big Y Smart Chicken sold during the entire month of October, and Big Y Pharmacy & Wellness Center will also donate $5 for every flu shot given. New this year, customers can also donate directly to Partners of Hope via bigy.com/community/breastcancerawareness.

Big Y’s dietitian team, Carrie Taylor and Andrea Luttrell, will devote a portion of their fall newsletter to cancer prevention.

“During these challenging and stressful times, it has never been more important to take care of one’s health,” Big Y CEO Charles D’Amour said. “Thousands of women and many men are impacted each year by breast cancer. With a renewed focus on health and wellness and the importance of breast-cancer awareness and early detection, we hope that this initiative can not only help save lives, but someday lead to better treatments and ultimately a cure.”

Northern Tree Service Transitions to Employee Stock-ownership Plan

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PALMER — Northern Tree Service Inc. announced it has transitioned the ownership of its business lines over to an employee stock-ownership plan, or ESOP.

The Lazear Capital Partners team worked with the management of Northern Tree Service to design a custom solution that included employee benefits, financial flexibility, and maximum tax advantages.

Founded in 1932 by Walter Cambo, the company was first established to service state and municipal tree work in Eastern Mass. Under the leadership of Paul Cambo, Northern Tree Service grew to provide land-clearing services for the ever-expanding energy grid in the Northeast. Furthering Northern’s expansion, now under the leadership of Paul’s son, Philip, Northern Tree Service has continued its growth to become one of the most diversified tree-care companies in the industry, servicing all New England and surrounding states.

“With the history of our employees’ dedication to the company comes personal responsibility for me to develop a succession plan that will help ensure its continued success, further strengthen its legacy, and reward all employees dedicated to the future of Northern Tree,” CEO Philip Cambo said. “While there were many succession plans available to Northern Tree, only one was the perfect fit to address my responsibility to the company. I’m proud to say that Northern is now 100% employee-owned through this newly formed ESOP.”

Added President Timothy LaMotte, “the ESOP was the choice we made to maintain the business’s current direction while simultaneously rewarding the 250-plus employees that have been so critical to the business’ success. We have a very specialized and highly skilled group of professionals focused on safety and integrity, and we are excited to see that continue.”

With the new ESOP in place, both Cambo and LaMotte will continue their current roles for the foreseeable future and gradually hand over the business’ operational control to the next generation of leaders.

Employee ownership through an ESOP is a retirement plan that allows employees to have an ownership stake in the firm through a qualified trust. Over time, employees earn an equity stake in the company’s shares through no cost to them. In practice, ESOPs encourage companies to stay rooted in a single place and generally keep employee turnover low because they reward tenure with more significant financial stakes.

Aegis Energy, EDF Group Announces Growth, Welcomes Michael Bartoszek

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HOLYOKE — Aegis Energy, EDF Group, a leading provider of co-generation technology, hired experienced energy-sector professional Michael Bartoszek to the role of business development manager. Bartoszek’s hire comes during an extended period of growth; Aegis recently added 12 team members and has plans to add four more.

Although new to Aegis, Michael is no stranger to the company or its affiliates, having previously held the position of regional manager for the Eastern U.S. for Citelum North America, a unit of the EDF Group. With his knowledge of EDF offerings and more than two decades of industry experience, he is well-equipped to suggest energy solutions in his current role of business development manager.

“Michael brings invaluable energy experience to Aegis, so we expect he will make an immediate impact on new business development by educating and marketing our products and services to prospective customers,” Aegis President Lee Vardakas said.

The four available positions include business development specialist (entry-level), new business development manager, generator technician, and field services technician.

“We’ve been fortunate to experience growth, even during the pandemic,” Vardakas added. “That speaks volumes to the stability of our industry and company.”

To learn more about Aegis and the current open positions, visit aegischp.com/careers.

Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Superintendent Steps Down

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HOLYOKE ­— Bennett Walsh, the embattled superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, issued a letter announcing he will step down amid efforts to fire him and a week after he was criminally charged for his role in the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the facility, the Boston Globe reported. Investigators have said that Walsh’s decision to consolidate units in the facility back in March led to “horrific circumstances” that allowed the virus to easily spread.

In his letter, Walsh, who has been on leave since March, called his work for the veterans’ home “a tremendous honor,” adding that “I very much appreciated the opportunity to serve my fellow veterans, and I strived every day to do my best for them and their families. Recent events, however, make it impossible for me to continue to serve.”

Kevin Jourdain, who chairs the facility’s board of trustees, also released a statement acknowledging Walsh’s letter of resignation.

“The board of trustees looks forward to a thoughtful and robust search process to fill this critical leadership position,” he added. “The board of trustees will seek a candidate who is highly qualified and able to lead the facility to its full potential to provide our veterans with the outstanding care they so richly deserve.”

Springfield Initiative Receives National Funding for Workforce-development Strategy

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SPRINGFIELD — Since 2016, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), through its Springfield WORKS initiative, has brought together employers, educators, community leaders, the city, and residents to address how to meet the economic needs of both Springfield residents and local businesses. As a result of this collaboration, it became clear that there was a need to increase employer engagement to hire locally and invest in upskilling for worker advancement.

To that end, a partnership developed between the EDC and Baystate Medical Center (BMC), the largest employer in the region, to bring such strategies to fruition in Springfield. The BMC/EDC team was awarded $125,000 from the Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Family Prosperity Innovation Community for a project that seeks to engage more employers in identifying and addressing institutional practices and policies that will support their growth and development of low-wage, entry-level employees and better access to career pathways, and simultaneously provide ready access to employment for residents from surrounding limited-opportunity neighborhoods.

The funding will support Baystate Health’s ‘anchor institution mission’ to support and revitalize low-income communities though inclusive local hiring through deliberate action and meaningful collaboration with community workforce-development and training organizations affiliated with Springfield WORKS. ‘Anchor institutions’ have traditionally been nonprofit, place-based entities, such as universities and hospitals, that are able to leverage their resources for the benefit of the local community in hiring, investment, purchasing, and more.

What is unique about what is happening in Springfield is that a traditional anchor, Baystate Medical Center, is joining with the EDC’s Springfield WORKS and Parent Villages, a community-based parent organization, to establish a network of organizations that move children and their parents toward educational success and economic security. Springfield’s Family Prosperity Innovation Community initiative is an innovative, two-generation approach focusing on employees, their families, and children together with a gender- and racial-equity lens.

“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew we needed innovative economic-development models to meet the needs of employers and job seekers in our region. That is even more true today,” said Rick Sullivan, thre EDC’s president and CEO. “This anchor strategy is an effort to more strategically and effectively harness the power of local institutions to become the social and economic engines of our communities.”

Springfield’s Family Prosperity Innovation Community initiative will engage all employers in committing to develop and set measurable goals around local hiring, internal workforce advancement and pathways to living-wage jobs, and diversity and inclusion.

“Baystate’s participation in the Aspen Institute’s Ascend Family Prosperity Innovation Community is a strategic investment that promotes economic dignity for low- and moderate-income workers and equitably strengthens their families,” said Frank Robinson, vice president of Public Health at Baystate Health. “Simply put, economic dignity means changing how we support workers to have a financially stable family life that brings with it fair access to opportunities and makes it easy for their children to live healthy lives.”

BusinessTalk with Sandra Doran

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

Episode 32: Oct. 5, 2020

George Interviews Sandra Doran, President of Bay Path University

In this episode of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Sandra Doran, president of Bay Path University. In a wide-ranging interview, the two discuss everything from COVID and its impact on campus life, to the many challenges already facing higher education before the pandemic, to the many ways in which COVID may ultimately change the higher education ‘experience.’

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Race Street in Holyoke to Become Pedestrian-friendly Outdoor Space Starting Oct. 3

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HOLYOKE — Race Street in Holyoke, located along the canal, will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly walk for the fall season, named “Canal Walk Roll & Stroll,” and will formally launch on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. The project is an initiative of the City of Holyoke and supported by the Solomon Foundation, and is a collaborative civic project managed by OneHolyoke Community Development Corp.

The goal of the project is to make the Race Street canal walk the biking, walking, and leaf-peeping destination in downtown Holyoke, so neighborhood residents can enjoy an enhanced healthy outdoor location through the fall.

The transformation of Race Street includes temporarily adding specially designed barriers and markers to expand the walkable and bikeable zones on the street while still allowing space for parking. By temporarily narrowing the road to single-car use, Race Street will be a safer, relaxed site for food trucks and other vendors. Transportation planning was provided by Kittelson & Associates.

The Canal Walk Roll & Stroll will be installed on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, and will remain through the fall. Walking, bicycling, and literacy events on site will be announced. Community groups, food trucks, and other vendors are invited to use this public space and are encouraged to contact the project manager for inquiries and assistance.

In support of the Canal Walk Roll & Stroll, Holyoke’s Bike & Pedestrian Committee will offer an air and oil station for bicyclists who visit Race Street at the kickoff at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3. Gift pouches will be given to the first 25 participants. A community walk will also be hosted from the same location on Saturday, Oct. 24, with more details to follow.

In addition, beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the Holyoke Chicopee Head Start Family & Community Program will install a ‘story walk’ on the Race Street canal walk, between Dwight and Cabot streets, featuring Graeme Base’s Animalia. A story walk is a different way to read a children’s book, where pages of the story are posted outside and families read as they walk. The story walk will be left up during the month of October.

Forest Park Zoo to Host Second Virtual Trivia Night on Oct. 21

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SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park will host its second Virtual Trivia Night on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

The event will take place on Zoom. The game will consist of four Halloween-inspired categories, each containing 15 multiple-choice questions. Players can either use a smartphone or a second browser to submit answers during the game.

“There are increased costs associated with animal care in the winter,” said Gabry Tyson, Development associate at the Zoo in Forest Park. “We received great feedback from the trivia night we hosted in July, so we thought we would bring it back for a night in October to hopefully help cover a portion of those costs.”

To play, the zoo is recommending a $25 donation per player, but the event is pay-what-you-can. Donations can be made at www.forestparkzoo.org/events-1/trivia-night.

Pre-registration is required. E-mail Tyson at [email protected] to register a team. Players can opt to play as an individual or on a team of up to six people. Registration is capped at 50 teams. The zoo will award prizes to the top teams.

Greenfield Savings Bank Announces Promotions

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) announced the recent promotions of Logan Anderson, Jessica Duffy, Michelle Ozdarski, Mary Pomeroy, and Jocelyn Walsh.

Anderson been promoted to Customer Service Call Center representative. In her new position, she will work in the GSB Call Center, assisting customers with a wide range of account services, tracking voice mails, and returning phone calls. In addition, she will also work as one of the video tellers for the bank’s network of Teller Connect ATMs, which are ATM machines that provide teller service via a live video feed at select GSB locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties. Logan first joined Greenfield Savings Bank as a teller in September 2018. She is a 2017 graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional School. She has been an active volunteer at community events, including the Great Falls Festival in Turners Falls, the Relay for Life in Greenfield, and the Franklin County Fair.

Duffy has been promoted to assistant office manager of the GSB South Deerfield Office. In addition to supervising the daily activities of the office and staff, she will also concentrate on business development and assist customers with a full range of banking services. Duffy first joined Greenfield Savings Bank in January 2017 as a teller and was previously promoted to the position of super banker. She has an associate degree in accounting from Greenfield Community College and is currently working on a degree at the Center for Financial Training.

Ozdarski has been promoted to senior Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering investigator and fraud analyst, responsible for monitoring, reviewing, researching, and analyzing transactions for potential money laundering or other illegal activity, such as terrorism financing and tax evasion. She is responsible for assisting customers with identity theft and other fraud-related issues. Ozdarski joined GSB in 1999 as a teller and the next year became the teller trainer. In 2008 she became the senior Operations specialist and recently held the title of BSA/ID theft manager. She earned an associate degree from Greenfield Community College in 1998.

Pomeroy has been promoted to office manager of the Greenfield and the Shelburne Falls offices. As the office manager, she oversees the operations of both offices and staff development. In addition, she also works with customers on all aspects of their banking and lending needs, including mortgage origination. She first joined GSB in March 2019 as the assistant office manager of the main office in Greenfield. She most recently was the office manager of the Shelburne Falls office. Pomeroy has earned diplomas in consumer lending, general financial services, and advanced financial services, as well as certificates in introduction to financial services and credit analysis and consumer lending from the Center for Financial Training. She is currently enrolled in Cambridge College, working toward an associate degree in business administration.

Walsh has been appointed assistant office manager of the GSB Shelburne Falls office. In her new position, she will oversee day-to-day office operations and assist customers with a full range of account and banking services. She first joined Greenfield Savings Bank in December 2015, starting as a teller in Shelburne Falls Office and later was promoted to a super banker at the Hadley Office. In 2019, she was promoted to assistant manager of the Hadley Office. Walsh has been a volunteer at a wide range of community events, including the WGBY Hadley Asparagus Festival, Shelburne Falls Moonlight Magic, and the Great Falls Festival.

United Way of Pioneer Valley Distributes PPE to Area Nonprofits, Municipalities

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SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response efforts, United Way of Pioneer Valley has distributed a round of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19-related items to multiple area nonprofits and municipalities.

Recipients of PPE to date include the Agawam Department of Public Health, Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee, Chicopee Food Force, Granville Fire Department, Granville Police Department, Granville Public Library, Link to Libraries, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Ludlow Senior Center, Ministry en Motion, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, One Holyoke CDC, Quarry Hill Community School in Monson, Southwick Senior Center, Tolland Fire Department, and Westfield Senior Center.

Distributions include various sizes of hand-sanitizer bottles, hand-sanitizing stations, disposable masks, gloves, face masks, face shields, cleaning wipes, and countertop sneeze guards. Donations also included hula hoops and pool noodles to help young children learn about social distancing.

“Keeping our municipal governments and community essential services such as food pantries safely open for business is our top priority, and we thank our community’s generous contributors for our ability to help keep essential workers in Hampden County, Granby, and South Hadley safe,” said Paul Mina, president and CEO of United Way of Pioneer Valley.

Bradley International Airport Launches COVID-19 Testing Site

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced a partnership with Connecticut-based lab Genesys Diagnostics in the opening of a COVID-19 testing site in the baggage-claim area of Bradley International Airport. This testing site is one of the first in the nation to be located directly in an airport terminal.

“The health of our economy and the health of our state go hand in hand. The team at the Connecticut Airport Authority understands this very well,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “They are taking every precaution possible to keep their staff, airline workers, and travelers safe, and this new testing capability will go a long way to helping make sure that COVID-19 screening is available for all who come into the state through Bradley International Airport.”

The launch of the Bradley testing site is made possible by recent changes to the state travel order. Previously, passengers traveling to Connecticut from states affected by the state travel order were allowed to avoid a 14-day quarantine only if they were traveling for specific purposes and if they received a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Connecticut. As a result of recent changes, any passenger arriving in Connecticut from an impacted state is exempt from the 14-day quarantine period if the traveler receives a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours prior to arriving in Connecticut or after arriving in Connecticut. A testing site located directly at Bradley Airport enhances safety for passengers and offers convenience for both business and leisure travelers arriving in Connecticut who wish to shorten their quarantine period.

“The new COVID-19 testing site at Bradley Airport is yet another step that we are taking to make Bradley International Airport the most convenient airport for regional travelers, and we thank Governor Lamont and the Department of Public Health for their partnership on this initiative,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “Rather than endure the anxiety of larger crowds and inconvenience at New York or Boston airports, travelers can feel increasingly comfortable with the short lines, strong safety measures, and the on-site availability of quick testing for Bradley passengers and employees.”

The testing site is located in the baggage-claim area at Bradley, between vestibule doors 4 and 5 and across from bag belts 5 and 6. Testing will be available seven days per week between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., or as needed per airline scheduling. Testing is available only to passengers traveling through Bradley on the day of their testing and airport employees. Passengers must show a copy of their physical or mobile boarding pass demonstrating they are departing from or arriving at the airport on the day of testing.

Genesys Diagnostics is providing COVID-19 testing via minimally invasive anterior nasal swab. Results will be available within 24 hours of testing. To minimize wait time and crowding near the site, passengers are strongly encouraged to pre-register before arriving at the testing site. Pre-registration is available on the Genesys website at www.gdilabs.com.

Passengers are encouraged to check their health insurance, as many insurers will cover all costs associated with COVID-19 testing. If a passenger does not have health insurance, or if the test is not covered by the passenger’s insurer, tests are still available for $125 each.

In order to avoid or shorten the 14-day quarantine, passengers need to provide written proof of the negative test result to the Department of Health Commissioner via e-mail at [email protected] or by fax to (860) 326-0529.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Now Accepting Applications for LEAP Class of 2021

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SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is now accepting applications for enrollment in its LEAP class of 2021. This year’s class will be a little different under COVID-19 protocols. LPV has condensed the curriculum to six months and will mainly operate remotely.

LEAP, LPV’s regional leadership-development program, engages the Pioneer Valley’s most promising emerging leaders through learning and exploration. Participants are trained in applied leadership skills by experts. They also explore critical community issues by connecting with local leaders and visiting businesses and towns across the region. This year’s program runs from January through June.

In its nine years running, more than 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% made new meaningful connections.

“This year will be a little different,” said Lora Wondolowski, executive director of LPV. “We are using best practices from other programs around the country to adapt our curriculum to meet our current challenges.”

LPV is seeking applicants from all over the Pioneer Valley, including Hampden County, Hampshire County, and Franklin County, in different sectors. The program is designed for those in nonprofits, businesses, and government who are eager to increase their leadership skills and take action to better the region.

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. The deadline for class of 2021 applications is Nov. 20. Applications and further information can be found at www.leadershippv.org.