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Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff August 4, 2020

DBA Certificates

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

HADLEY

Active Chiropractic
8 Goffe St.
Bradford Eichwald

Claire’s #5448
367 Russell St.
Claire’s Boutiques Inc.

Dwight Home Improvements
27 Maple Ave.
Thomas Dwight

Exotic Automotive Service
373 River Dr.
Paul Narus

Farm Shop and Café
10 Rocky Hill Road
Shannon Rice-Nichols

Strong as a Mother Coffee
185 Russell St.
Brandy Fill

Walmart #2683
337 Russell St.
David Reading

NORTHAMPTON

Caschetta Consulting
211 Crescent St.
Mary Beth Caschetta

Electric Soul Skin Care
151 Main St.
René Maserati

Hampshire Sheriff’s Office
205 Rocky Hill Road
David Foley

HoleyMoleys Comics and Collectibles
90 King St., Unit 3
Anthony Barrineau

North King Motel
504 North King St.
Shweta Patel

Passalongs
198 Sylvester Road
Adrienne Ehlert-Bashista

Yankee Mattress Factory Inc.
104 Damon Road
Joseph Noblit

SOUTHWICK

Country Colonial Shop
408 College Highway
Joseph Radwilowicz

ICS Coatings and Polishing
282 South Loomis St.
Patrick Clarke

Kirk Samuelsen
13 Honey Pot Road
Kirk Samuelsen

Practical Painting Services
2 Country Club Dr.
Richard Lemon

Raw Consulting, LLC
31 Ranch Club Road
Rebecca White

Tyson Carpenter Electric
15 Jeffrey Circle
Tyson Carpenter

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Five Guys
1268 Riverdale St.
Darisel Lopez

Homans Associates II, LLC
78 Interstate Dr.
Richard Iandoli

Pintus Indian Palace
25 Park Ave.
Sarabjit Chawla

Riverdale Storage Center Inc.
143 Doty Circle
Jan Chrzan

SJH Cleaning Service
67 Vincent Dr.
Steven Hieronymus

Soliris Music Publishing
65 Craig Dr.
Soliris Santos

Starry Nights Stitchery
31 Clayton Dr.
Starr Corcoran

T-Mobile Financial, LLC
1102 Riverdale St.
Chris Miller

T-Mobile Leasing, LLC
1103 Riverdale St.
Chris Miller

T-Mobile Northeast, LLC
1102 Riverdale St.
Chris Miller

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff August 4, 2020

Bankruptcies

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

Ana Rivera Daycare
Sunshine Family Day Care
Rivera-Acevedo, Ana C.
75 Charles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2020

Arvelo, Celestino
239 White St., Apt. 1
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Choi-Gomez, Rafael
73 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 06/26/2020
Date: 7

Erickson, Stefanie L.
Erickson-Murray, Stefanie L.
31 Acrebrook Road
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Gagne, Jennifer M.
a/k/a VanTassell, Jennifer
73 Yorktown Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2020

Gilmore, Michael Anthony
114 Endecott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Johns, Dirk A.
10 Brookside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/16/2020

Lacharite, Aaron M.
PO Box 572
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Langlois, Walter
174 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

Mann, Michelle L.
402 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

McCarthy, John D.
McCarthy, Quevia P.
a/k/a Amaral, Quevia P.
24 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/23/2020

Nawskon, Amber M.
16 Milton St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

Palmer, Johnathan R.
4008 Church St.
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Prukalski, Andrea M.
66 Laura Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/25/2020

Realistic Solutions MR
Berard, Mary Jean
730 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Rivera, Elizabeth
70 Broadway St., Apt. 128
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

Rosario, Cruz
60 Patterson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/30/2020

Shaker Road LLC
785 Williams St., Suite 352
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 11
Date: 06/17/2020

Tandoh, Augustin
a/k/a Tandoh, Augustine
3 Students Lane, Apt. 2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

Thompson, Martha E.
27 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2020

Walker, David G.
Walker, Caitlin A.
11 Holbrook St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Woodburn, Victoria Anne
33 Homer Ave., Apt. B-3
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2020

Yankson, Bernard E.
Yankson, Susana
415 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2020

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff August 4, 2020

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

32 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jose A. Calazan
Seller: Angela I. Hyrne
Date: 07/06/20

28 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Terri L. Hewes
Seller: Douglas J. Depault
Date: 07/07/20

26 Saw Mill Lane
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Jennifer L. Stafford
Seller: David B. Lorenz
Date: 07/02/20

135 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Hewitt
Seller: Scott Digeorge
Date: 06/30/20

BUCKLAND

58 Clesson Brook Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Riley M. Dupree
Seller: Peter D. Robinson
Date: 07/03/20

72 Elm St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Lovance
Seller: Elia A. Sinaiko
Date: 06/29/20

10 Kratt Ave.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John J. McCarthy
Seller: Debra B. Tulsky
Date: 07/08/20

COLRAIN

21 Heath Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Margaret Barrows
Seller: Brian D. Godin
Date: 06/30/20

CONWAY

320 Main Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: John Craine
Seller: Richard P. Fitzgerald
Date: 06/29/20

Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Owen E. Wormser
Seller: John L. Harris
Date: 06/30/20

DEERFIELD

32 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Zachary Battistoni
Seller: Hayley L. Gilmore
Date: 07/02/20

108 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kirsten Oxboel
Seller: Michael Pollitt
Date: 07/10/20

North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Town Of Deerfield
Seller: Joyce H. Pervere
Date: 07/02/20

28 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Michael Chalifoux
Seller: J2K Realty LLC
Date: 07/07/20

GREENFIELD

194 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Robert C. Janvrin
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 07/09/20

226 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,500
Buyer: Kate L. Ben-Ezra
Seller: Stanley S. Mellas
Date: 07/10/20

39 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Darius Greenbacher
Seller: Joan R. Schwartz
Date: 06/30/20

466 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Michael J. Pervere
Seller: Smith, Donald G., (Estate)
Date: 07/10/20

45 Sauter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Sherri Haughey
Seller: Kellie J. Mackenzie
Date: 07/10/20

LEVERETT

59 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Carolyn Roust
Seller: Deborah D. Pease
Date: 07/06/20

63 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Brian W. Boyles
Seller: Joel R. Acker
Date: 06/30/20

LEYDEN

119 East Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Holly A. St.Clair
Seller: Paula Sayword
Date: 07/09/20

MONTAGUE

10 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Marilyn T. Squier
Seller: Carroll, Jane E., (Estate)
Date: 06/30/20

3 George Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Arsenault
Seller: Lisa J. Warner
Date: 07/10/20

20-22 Maple St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $261,300
Buyer: Maple St Productions LLC
Seller: Fenwick LLP
Date: 07/09/20

98 South Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Alexander L. Lapenta
Seller: Shawn Peyton-Pack
Date: 07/10/20

36 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Tylar L. Archambault
Seller: Joseph D. Mew
Date: 07/01/20

544 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Susan S. Cornett
Seller: Klaus, Anna L., (Estate)
Date: 06/30/20

49 Vladish Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Mew
Seller: Joseph F. Sulda
Date: 07/01/20

NEW SALEM

410 Daniel Shays Hwy.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Quabbin Stop LLC
Seller: NSGS RT
Date: 06/29/20

199 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Jackson B. Gale
Seller: Jamie P. Gleason
Date: 07/10/20

17 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brenden Kuntz
Seller: No Pl Like Home Pro LLC
Date: 07/01/20

NORTHFIELD

74 Pierson Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nicholas Peduzzi
Seller: Nelson INT
Date: 06/30/20

9 Riverview Dr.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Chelsea R. Depault
Seller: Robert L. Haughey
Date: 07/08/20

ORANGE

75 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Butler
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/10/20

549 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Arthur McDonald
Seller: Currier Road Holdings LLC
Date: 07/06/20

20 Eddy St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $144,200
Buyer: Bernard L. Raymer
Seller: Tracy L. Gaida
Date: 07/01/20

105 Gidney Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $276,400
Buyer: Alicia Santana
Seller: Ingrid Willard
Date: 07/08/20

326 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Kimberly Scot
Seller: Bertie J. Barrows
Date: 07/02/20

North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Lyman
Seller: Mark E. Lyman
Date: 07/08/20

31 Prescott Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Steven Godinez
Seller: Tanyah Frost
Date: 07/06/20

153 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Courtney Mitchell
Seller: Thomas Strunjo
Date: 07/03/20

84 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: John L. Alden
Seller: Jacob P. Poirier
Date: 06/29/20

SHELBURNE

10 Deerfield Ave.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Residences Mill Falls LLC
Seller: Legacy Project LLC
Date: 06/30/20

107 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Dorothy S. Corman TR
Seller: KLW Grandison INT
Date: 06/30/20

SHUTESBURY

9 Haskins Way
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kevin G. Rudden
Seller: Mary D. Brooks
Date: 07/08/20

452 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Nathan S. Murphy
Seller: Corinne S. Andrews
Date: 07/01/20

SUNDERLAND

54 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Briana H. Banas
Seller: Missy V. Ehrgood RET
Date: 06/30/20

WARWICK

145 Chase Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David Wells
Seller: Jones, Emily M., (Estate)
Date: 07/08/20

WHATELY

5 Eastwood Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Coates
Seller: Jawk Inc.
Date: 07/02/20

3 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Grant Ritter
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 06/30/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

390 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Shelly F. Smith
Seller: Daniel M. Beaudry
Date: 07/10/20

10 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Pawel J. Muskus
Seller: Kamran K. Sherwani
Date: 06/30/20

24 Christopher Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: John R. Lapierre
Seller: Frank D. Grabinski
Date: 07/01/20

220 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Beaudry
Seller: Kevin P. Malloy
Date: 07/10/20

20 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: A. A Merrill-Fierro
Seller: Shaun M. Jennings
Date: 07/10/20

116 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Aaron F. Starke
Seller: Brian W. Elliott
Date: 06/29/20

25 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jonathon Mach
Seller: Sheehan, Thomas G., (Estate)
Date: 07/02/20

32 Giffin Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Bobecki
Seller: Alan D. Bobecki
Date: 07/02/20

64 Greenacre Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Blews
Seller: Craig A. Fiermonte
Date: 06/30/20

154 Lancaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Jagruti V. Patel
Seller: Dinesh B. Patel
Date: 07/01/20

40 Lango Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Steven F. Bradway
Seller: Svetlana Strela
Date: 07/10/20

141 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,900
Buyer: Michael S. Perrot
Seller: Turgeon, Donald A., (Estate)
Date: 07/01/20

691 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Samantha Anderson
Seller: Steven D. Olihan
Date: 07/01/20

887 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Keeley J. Conte
Seller: Bryant, John L., (Estate)
Date: 07/08/20

27 Pleasant Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kirk J. Castonguay
Seller: Smus, Lois, (Estate)
Date: 06/30/20

52 Zacks Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: William I. Kukharchuk
Seller: Ellen Davilli
Date: 07/02/20

BLANDFORD

49 North Blandford Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Walter Selkirk
Seller: Andrew R. Cekovsky
Date: 06/30/20

142 North Blandford Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Cindi M. Muszynski
Seller: William G. Messier
Date: 07/10/20

7 Shepard Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Kidder
Seller: Melvin Hess
Date: 07/06/20

BRIMFIELD

19 2nd St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $229,400
Buyer: Laura A. Hudock
Seller: Michael P. Gonynor
Date: 07/10/20

251 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $121,900
Buyer: Kathleen Gass
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/02/20

122 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Cournoyer
Seller: Sandra J. Giusto
Date: 07/01/20

CHICOPEE

37 Albert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christopher Warwick
Seller: Danielle A. Langevin
Date: 06/29/20

19 Ash St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Source 9 Dev LLC
Seller: James W. Rokosz
Date: 07/09/20

20 Ash St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Source 9 Dev LLC
Seller: James W. Rokosz
Date: 07/09/20

23 Celestine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Robert Holmes
Seller: MHFA
Date: 06/30/20

153 Center St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Source 9 Dev LLC
Seller: James W. Rokosz
Date: 07/09/20

25 Circle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Heather M. Fortin
Seller: Nicholas R. Gumlaw
Date: 06/30/20

19 Clinton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Stoney RT
Seller: Nestor Lagares
Date: 07/01/20

18 Curtis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ruth N. Adams
Seller: Michael C. Beck
Date: 06/30/20

40 David St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Eloy Figueroa
Seller: DDL Properties LLC
Date: 07/02/20

214 Dayton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Anthony W. Dominguez
Seller: Dennis J. Murphy
Date: 07/01/20

89 Deane St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kyle S. Sawicki
Seller: Jessica M. Czernich
Date: 07/02/20

15 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David Walsh
Seller: Gregory Danis
Date: 07/01/20

62 Dillon St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Diane S. Matos
Seller: Jonathan A. Anderson
Date: 06/29/20

67 Guerin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Deshawn A. Brown
Seller: Dorel Kodreanu
Date: 07/02/20

26 Holland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kathyrn C. Moylan
Seller: Blanco Realty LLC
Date: 07/10/20

27 Laurel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Julee Henry
Seller: Deshawn A. Brown
Date: 07/02/20

19 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: JPNTT Real Estate LLC
Date: 07/10/20

12 McKinley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Carlos Feliciano
Seller: Christine M. Brisbois
Date: 07/01/20

433 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Michael J. Millard
Seller: Cristobal Malave
Date: 07/10/20

47 Putting Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jocelyn Forcier
Seller: Thomas J. Lehoullier
Date: 07/06/20

25 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Steven R. Williams
Seller: Oleksandr Boyko
Date: 07/09/20

18 Roberts Pond Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Flipping Springfield Investment Group
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 07/03/20

34 Sandra Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Patrick L. O’Connor
Seller: Marie T. O’Connor
Date: 07/01/20

16 Sanford St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Santos-Pollock
Seller: Liena Mor
Date: 07/01/20

25 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Donna L. Blanchard
Seller: Marilyn L. Loudon
Date: 07/02/20

32 Victoria Park
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Davitt
Seller: Nadine Kosiba
Date: 06/30/20

49 Willwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Roger Constant
Seller: Przybyl, Anna, (Estate)
Date: 07/09/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

6 Athens St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Brian Bartholomew
Seller: Peter B. Morton
Date: 06/30/20

Bella Vista Dr. #23
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $585,864
Buyer: Thomas J. Gernux
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 07/02/20

95 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Paul A. Nardi
Seller: Clifford M. Noreen
Date: 07/01/20

12 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $208,571
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Patricia L. Prunty
Date: 07/10/20

62 Euclid Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Meredith L. Ryan
Seller: Ryan M. Barton
Date: 07/09/20

175 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Katherine H. Kimball
Seller: Stephanie M. Lussier
Date: 07/01/20

29 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rhyan T. Belisle
Seller: Michael C. Meck
Date: 07/03/20

46 Fields Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $622,800
Buyer: Annette E. McCary
Seller: D. R. Chestnut LLC
Date: 07/07/20

35 Mayflower Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Robert Shoen
Seller: Shannon Levesque
Date: 07/01/20

620 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Robert F. Spellman
Seller: 620 Parker Street LLC
Date: 07/02/20

635 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sarah Gomes
Seller: Joniec, John M., (Estate)
Date: 07/06/20

270 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Archana Krishnan
Seller: Andrew Vital
Date: 06/30/20

15 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lauren McBride
Seller: Robert M. Shoen
Date: 06/30/20

3 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Santaniello
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 06/30/20

15 Virginia Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Brennan Moriarty
Seller: Helen L. VanTassel
Date: 07/09/20

23 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Alexander Gendron
Seller: Anna C. Judd
Date: 07/10/20

GRANVILLE

512 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Lang J. Maron
Seller: Arthur F. Smith
Date: 07/06/20

HAMPDEN

47 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Thomas Edgerton
Seller: Jennifer Beylard
Date: 07/07/20

HOLLAND

78 Alexander Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Karen A. Dolan
Seller: Ralph H. Verrier
Date: 07/10/20

184 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Nestor Lagares
Seller: Scott M. Jacobs
Date: 07/01/20

332 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brandon L. Goodwin
Seller: Gary A. Galett
Date: 07/02/20

38 Stony Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Tahra I. Alaoui
Seller: James G. Delisa
Date: 06/30/20

90 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Angela L. Valentin
Seller: Paul H. Foster
Date: 06/30/20

HOLYOKE

154 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Natalie Andrew
Seller: Leokadia Plotnikiewicz
Date: 07/01/20

1 Bowers St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose M. Buscan-Dutan
Seller: Jadwiga Dronski
Date: 07/02/20

8 Columbia St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Camille Lopez
Seller: Michelle M. Rodriguez
Date: 07/09/20

807 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Albert E. Paone
Seller: Louis J. Luchini
Date: 07/01/20

51 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Jacob A. Morrill
Seller: David B. Grey
Date: 07/10/20

131 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joel Coburn
Seller: Devin M. Sheehan
Date: 07/10/20

203 Ontario Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Devin M. Sheehan
Seller: William S. Guard
Date: 07/10/20

51 Park Slope
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Henry P. Sundell
Seller: B&B Real Estate LLC
Date: 07/03/20

17-19 Parker St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Mario Tedeschi
Seller: Lucille A. Roule
Date: 06/30/20

253-255 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Iris Rosario
Seller: George A. Kaye
Date: 07/02/20

596 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Arcoleo Realty LLC
Seller: Peoples Bank
Date: 07/07/20

5 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Desiree Burgos
Seller: Carlos H. Claudio
Date: 07/07/20

128 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/07/20

464 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Anyssa D. Pion
Seller: Patricia A. Smith
Date: 06/30/20

25 Woods Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Gebo
Seller: David J. Creran
Date: 07/10/20

LONGMEADOW

245 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: David W. Harte
Seller: Pedro Caceres
Date: 07/01/20

14 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kevin Huang
Seller: Patrick P. Dippel
Date: 06/29/20

50 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Renatto M. Segura
Seller: Gerard J. Salvas
Date: 07/02/20

739 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $493,750
Buyer: Alexander M. Smith
Seller: William T. McCarry
Date: 07/02/20

37 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Tyler Kelleher
Seller: Gerald J. Scanlon
Date: 07/01/20

170 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kathleen Milani
Seller: Daniel R. Godbout
Date: 06/29/20

97 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Nathaniel R. Pang
Seller: Pranay R. Kanake
Date: 07/08/20

181 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: William J. Plaut
Seller: Aimee L. Leonard
Date: 07/01/20

175 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Gail H. Doolan
Date: 06/30/20

125 Northfield Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $861,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Deluzio
Seller: Mark J. Stone
Date: 07/01/20

148 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $324,999
Buyer: Jonathan J. Jasak
Seller: John W. Smith
Date: 07/01/20

71 Tedford Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Joan M. Treiber
Seller: Paul C. Brennan
Date: 06/30/20

48 Willow Brook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Jodie Foster
Seller: Meadows RE LLC
Date: 06/29/20

LUDLOW

Autumn Ridge Road #46
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Brian J. Allen
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 07/02/20

150 Church St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Shaunelle E. Mbusi
Seller: Mark A. Visconti
Date: 07/07/20

27 Duke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sabrina J. Almodovar
Seller: Tamara A. Soares
Date: 07/09/20

132 James St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Christina R. Ridolfi
Seller: Sergio A. Dias
Date: 07/02/20

70 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Raymond L. Brousseau
Seller: Amanda Provost
Date: 06/30/20

6 Leland Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Annette Deleo
Seller: Janusz Szlosek
Date: 06/30/20

108 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert R. Letendre
Seller: Lynn A. Taylor
Date: 07/10/20

89 Paulding Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Rachael Jurgensen
Seller: Andrew J. Woods
Date: 07/10/20

20 Park Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Emily Burdick
Seller: Matthew Iwasinski
Date: 06/30/20

161 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Heather Horne
Seller: Rachael R. Jurgensen
Date: 07/10/20

302 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $378,900
Buyer: Amanda E. Provost
Seller: Stephen G. Witkowsky
Date: 06/30/20

304 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Morais
Seller: David E. Walsh
Date: 06/30/20

MONSON

19 Flynt Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher B. Loud
Seller: Cascade Funding 2017-1
Date: 07/10/20

276 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Ashley Felix
Seller: Amrap LLC
Date: 07/03/20

PALMER

2287 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Zachary Couture
Seller: Ronald A. Altieri
Date: 07/09/20

32 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Richard Callahan
Seller: Dennis P. Cote
Date: 07/07/20

125 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Angela M. Anderson
Seller: Carolyn J. Caradonna
Date: 07/10/20

215 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Xing G. Wang
Seller: Keith E. Leaning
Date: 07/09/20

4010-4012 Center St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Christina Diaz
Seller: JNB Property Investments Inc.
Date: 07/01/20

4018 Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Omar Torres
Seller: Janosik Realty LLC
Date: 07/10/20

123 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01095
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Roger A. Parker
Seller: Jocelyne Bolduc
Date: 07/01/20

1672 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David C. Bull
Seller: Matthew J. Reynolds
Date: 07/10/20

SOUTHWICK

74 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $130,500
Buyer: Brandon M. Tessier
Seller: Darlene E. Bush
Date: 07/09/20

186 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Michael T. Goralski
Seller: Patricia A. Gendron
Date: 07/02/20

418 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Adelord J. Cheverier
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 06/29/20

28 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Paula Brooks
Seller: Kathryn A. Green
Date: 07/10/20

143 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michael R. Cormier
Seller: Steve Wenninger
Date: 07/06/20

15 North Pond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Hess
Seller: Evergreen Way Realty LLC
Date: 07/01/20

12 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Boyd
Seller: Laura Marcotte
Date: 07/03/20

2 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $474,900
Buyer: Robert H. Deburro
Seller: Jeffrey D. Woodman
Date: 07/07/20

7 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Thomas Bozek
Seller: Trista Rice
Date: 06/30/20

SPRINGFIELD

27 Aberdeen Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Hector Luis-Sifonte
Seller: Martin Zigwati
Date: 06/30/20

156 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Irene Costello
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 06/30/20

162 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $262,900
Buyer: Jonathan S. McDonough
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 06/29/20

243 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Emanue Rodriguez-Collazo
Seller: Kenneth L. Owens
Date: 06/29/20

159 Barrington Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Martin Zigwati
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/06/20

86 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sonarik M. Ruiz
Seller: Joseph S. Malmborg
Date: 07/01/20

49 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,700
Buyer: Ricardo Albano
Seller: Alan E. Okun
Date: 07/01/20

24 Berbay Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kenneth L. Owens
Seller: Matthew J. Slowik
Date: 06/29/20

13 Biella St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: BP LLC
Seller: Bessone, Martha A., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/20

16 Birch Glen Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Copland
Seller: John P. McDonough
Date: 07/10/20

13 Bissell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Crystal Rivera
Seller: Madeline Lasanta
Date: 07/09/20

152 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Johanny Serrano
Seller: Yvonne Haughton
Date: 06/30/20

26 Byron St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Picarden LLC
Seller: Rosamay C. Lewis
Date: 06/30/20

140 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Ellen T. Johnson
Seller: Kevin A. Janisieski
Date: 07/10/20

52 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Junli Yang
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 07/09/20

79 Castle St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Netra Pradhan
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/07/20

102-104 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hoa Legacy TR
Seller: Edward A. Roy
Date: 06/30/20

33 Churchill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Elaine Hebert-Dancik
Seller: Peter A. Slowinski
Date: 07/08/20

239 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Mark T. Bienia
Seller: Tricia L. Gelinas
Date: 07/10/20

225 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Tiffany Groover
Seller: Michael Pope
Date: 07/08/20

15 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Lilly K. Rivera
Seller: ARO Realty Inc.
Date: 06/29/20

130 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kyle Gatling
Seller: Thomas K. Reen
Date: 07/09/20

5 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $224,400
Buyer: Travis L. Tart
Seller: Torrey M. Santini
Date: 06/30/20

58 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Gardner E. Belton
Seller: Sharon L. Gagnon
Date: 07/01/20

246 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: William P. Tallarita
Seller: SA Capital Group LLC
Date: 07/01/20

28 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Harriett Webb
Seller: Freddie Ladson
Date: 07/01/20

257-259 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Neysa Guzman
Seller: Eliel Rodriguez
Date: 07/03/20

24 Elizabeth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Ricardo Sanchez-Flores
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 07/01/20

80 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nikko J. Gutierrez
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 07/01/20

151 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Christopher Bones
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 06/29/20

126 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Sean M. Harrington
Seller: Sarah Cox
Date: 07/10/20

220 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jacob D. Goudreau
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/10/20

55 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Alexandra Santiago
Seller: Kristin Mazzaferro
Date: 06/30/20

405 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Omar Rosario
Seller: Dreana M. Coppolo
Date: 07/07/20

78 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Christian Wiernasz
Seller: Bruce, Helen, (Estate)
Date: 07/02/20

183 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Natasha Cintron
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/02/20

89 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Desmon J. Grant
Seller: Wanda Lebron
Date: 06/29/20

25 Kirk Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: 25 Kirk Drive Partnership
Seller: Carol H. Fuller
Date: 07/07/20

115 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael Albano
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 06/30/20

55-57 Lawe St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Julio S. Rivera-Batista
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 07/02/20

27-29 Longview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Edens Duphresne
Date: 07/03/20

28 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Armando J. Rodriguez
Seller: Jennifer A. Whitney
Date: 07/10/20

54 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,900
Buyer: Ashley M. Gadson
Seller: Samantha Richards
Date: 06/30/20

1155 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: Clock Tower LLC
Date: 07/10/20

223 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Amelia Ortega
Seller: Barbara Gowan
Date: 07/02/20

62 Melba St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dawn Waskiewicz
Seller: Denali Properties LLC
Date: 07/03/20

111 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Imani J. Gladden
Seller: Roger Parker
Date: 06/30/20

128 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: 128 Mill St RT
Seller: Mill Mansion Assocs. LLC
Date: 07/10/20

50 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Rodriguez
Seller: Francisco Martinez
Date: 07/09/20

60 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Eliezer Rodriguez
Seller: Revitalized Renovations
Date: 07/09/20

43 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Stacey Smith
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 07/01/20

184 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alexis Maldonado
Seller: Lori A. Benoit
Date: 07/10/20

14-16 Pequot St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Frances M. Garcia
Seller: Home Equity Associates Realty
Date: 07/03/20

38 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bradford E. Smith
Seller: Nicholas Capaccio
Date: 07/02/20

37 Pineywoods Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John B. Cook
Seller: Monica Goldman
Date: 07/08/20

160 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Thomas Normoyle
Seller: Kevin J. Hoar
Date: 07/02/20

31 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Yordy L. Santos
Seller: Carlos Aguasvivas
Date: 07/07/20

182 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Sonia A. Perry
Seller: Borgy LLC
Date: 07/02/20

165 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Javier A. Rivera
Seller: SA Capital Group LLC
Date: 07/09/20

183 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Haleigh E. Sullivan
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/09/20

120-122 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Michael Manley
Seller: Makensy Nicolas
Date: 07/02/20

32-34 Smith St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Anibal Aviles
Seller: Rita M. Panasian
Date: 07/06/20

113-117 State St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: Mason Building LLC
Date: 07/10/20

53 Stebbins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Humboldt Realty LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 07/03/20

330 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jose M. Aviles-Mateo
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 07/07/20

94 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Cody Minahan
Seller: Justin Ferreira
Date: 06/29/20

100 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Manuel Melendez
Seller: Lisa L. Rizzo
Date: 06/29/20

46 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Thomas J. Ford
Seller: Douglas A. Leblanc
Date: 07/08/20

307 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Eduardo Vargas
Seller: Steve J. Crenshaw
Date: 07/02/20

33-35 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Ruben Gonzalez
Seller: Maria E. Lozada
Date: 06/30/20

24 Welcome Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Kelord Z. Kynard
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 07/01/20

99 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,500
Buyer: Hindio S. Ali
Seller: Joseph Rosinski
Date: 07/01/20

59 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $162,555
Buyer: Timber Mills LLC
Seller: NRZ REO 6B LLC
Date: 07/02/20

37-39 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Ismael Bernabel
Seller: Dashira S. Torres
Date: 07/08/20

383-385 Water St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Boston Federal Investment Holding Corp.
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 07/09/20

82 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Tyler Ciecko
Seller: Elizabeth A. Simpson
Date: 07/09/20

36 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Mary L. Disantis
Seller: Moran, Lois A., (Estate)
Date: 07/10/20

315 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Duffy
Seller: Cantalini, Margaret A., (Estate)
Date: 07/10/20

130 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Alex A. Quintero-Holguin
Seller: Joshua J. Mastey
Date: 07/01/20

31 Worcester Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Jose A. Rivera
Date: 06/29/20

1063 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Medina A. Ali
Seller: R. Leroy Moser
Date: 07/01/20

86 Wrenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Susan E. Grady
Seller: David A. Valliere
Date: 06/29/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

177-179 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Richard Peterson
Seller: Joyce E. Babbin
Date: 07/08/20

164 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Natali Flores
Seller: David L. Ferioli
Date: 07/10/20

135 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Khushal Gogri
Seller: Brian Kolodziej
Date: 07/10/20

174 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Yelena G. Bidwell
Seller: Humboldt Realty LLC
Date: 06/29/20

24 Cooper St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Jeannette C. Landrie
Seller: Jake E. Robertson
Date: 07/10/20

878 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Todd Bajor
Seller: Christopher J. Carlisle
Date: 07/10/20

881 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ahmed Qays-Aljarrah
Seller: Stephen M. Ramirez-Miller
Date: 07/07/20

620 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kaela F. Saltmarsh
Seller: Michael J. Keane
Date: 06/29/20

21 Lyman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: JBD Empire LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 07/01/20

28 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Mary Johnston
Seller: Steven J. Coffey
Date: 07/01/20

563 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $233,900
Buyer: Melissa Garcia
Seller: Laurie L. Littman
Date: 07/01/20

647 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Lisette Antonmarchi
Seller: Steven T. Betti
Date: 07/10/20

770 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Robertson
Seller: Michael A. Vazquez
Date: 06/30/20

38 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Trevor Cupp
Seller: David E. Merck
Date: 07/08/20

174 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Ashley O. Miehm
Seller: Edward C. Sullivan
Date: 06/30/20

WESTFIELD

27 Angelica Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Marden
Seller: Emily Walsh
Date: 06/30/20

89 Belleview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: William Messier
Seller: Paul K. Browne
Date: 07/10/20

15 Blue Sky Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Angers
Seller: Lawrence St.John
Date: 06/29/20

5 Castle Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shawn J. Kingsley
Seller: Terry J. Bennett
Date: 06/30/20

112 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Tok Chang
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 07/10/20

11 Clark St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,700
Buyer: Kenneth B. Beagle
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 07/08/20

69 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Brian Dietter
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 07/03/20

6 Elise St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $5,500,000
Buyer: RE Invest 1 LLC
Seller: McNairn Realty Inc.
Date: 07/02/20

8 Elise St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $5,500,000
Buyer: RE Invest 1 LLC
Seller: McNairn Realty Inc.
Date: 07/02/20

9 Frederick St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Kyle V. Lannon
Seller: Janice L. Lemon
Date: 07/01/20

1779 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kimberly Kowalski
Seller: Thomas Kowalski
Date: 06/29/20

123 Hampton Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Barbara F. Hyams
Seller: Joseph N. Zurheide
Date: 07/09/20

723 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Bergstorm
Seller: First Horizon Bank
Date: 07/01/20

10 Knox Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $556,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Cekovsky
Seller: Ricardo A. Mujica
Date: 06/30/20

394 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William F. Barry
Seller: Edgar L. Williams
Date: 07/02/20

156 Old Cabot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aleksander Glib
Seller: Giberson Construction Inc.
Date: 06/29/20

168 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Gail Foley
Seller: Shannon L. Oleksak
Date: 07/08/20

26 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Delusa
Seller: Timofey P. Banar
Date: 06/30/20

26 Skipper Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Y&S Properties LLC
Seller: Jean M. Jasmin
Date: 07/03/20

78 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Megan C. Sara
Seller: Charles E. McDaniel
Date: 07/10/20

56 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Damion A. Dallas
Seller: Lavelle, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 07/08/20

39 Taylor Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Aric Cragen
Seller: Carla A. Bara
Date: 06/30/20

WILBRAHAM

164 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Y. R. Hernandez-Gonzalez
Seller: Janice Morris
Date: 06/30/20

143 Crane Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Marc W. Copolla
Seller: Christine Caster
Date: 07/07/20

18 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $383,100
Buyer: Garrett A. Fortin
Seller: John M. Murphy
Date: 07/02/20

36 Grove St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Walter M. Presz
Seller: Walter M. Presz
Date: 07/01/20

4 Maplewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Nathavy Phok
Seller: Sharon Cordi
Date: 07/07/20

22 Pine Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Courtney Skutnik
Seller: Charles A. Hill
Date: 07/01/20

8 Sherwin Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $479,900
Buyer: Mark Visconti
Seller: Anthony M. Caratozzolo
Date: 07/07/20

1179 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: John W. Verani
Date: 07/10/20

11 Wellfleet Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Julianna E. Eagles-Fox
Seller: Debra A. Lheureux
Date: 07/09/20

3236 Wilbraham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: John P. McDonough
Seller: Hazel Zebian
Date: 07/10/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

21 Hazel Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jason T. Hebb
Seller: Samuel Hebb
Date: 06/29/20

Kingman Road #19
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jeremy Ober
Seller: Phil Potts Idaho LLC
Date: 07/01/20

65 Logtown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Mariana Z. Ivanova
Seller: Korei H. Klein
Date: 07/01/20

30 Palley Village Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $541,000
Buyer: Jonathan Anderson
Seller: Stanton L. Eads
Date: 07/01/20

32 Trillium Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $487,800
Buyer: Cole D. Fitzpatrick
Seller: William H. Highter
Date: 07/10/20

165 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $347,700
Buyer: Asher Pandjiris
Seller: Warren J. Goldstein
Date: 07/08/20

BELCHERTOWN

377 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Sara E. Utzschneider
Seller: Jeffrey A. Sansoucy
Date: 06/29/20

7 Eastview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Joshua Reynolds
Seller: UMassFive College FCU
Date: 07/01/20

68 Magnolia Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Patrick S. Pica
Seller: JND & Son Construction Inc.
Date: 06/30/20

36 Maplecrest Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Nugent
Seller: Janice E. Boudreau
Date: 07/02/20

591 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Randy Hawk
Seller: Elizabeth A. Pobieglo
Date: 06/30/20

37 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: FSG Realty LLC
Seller: Andrea R. Zax
Date: 07/08/20

147 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jesse A. Ritter
Seller: Kathy L. Ritter
Date: 06/30/20

1 Terry Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Alexander D. Mackenzie
Seller: Jennifer L. Dupuis-Krause
Date: 06/30/20

143 Wilson Road
Belchertown, MA 01056
Amount: $421,000
Buyer: James R. Graham
Seller: Benjamin A. Surner
Date: 06/29/20

EASTHAMPTON

5 Donais St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Lemeland RET
Seller: Milczarek, Leonard J., (Estate)
Date: 07/09/20

268 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Miranda
Seller: R. Gene Duda
Date: 07/01/20

1-3 Harrison Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Craig N. Beaudry
Seller: Stanislawa Wilk
Date: 07/10/20

16 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robert E. Dragon
Seller: Patrick McMahon
Date: 06/30/20

124 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $314,500
Buyer: Pamela J. Niver
Seller: Mary A. Holmes
Date: 07/08/20

167 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Elizabeth B. Lewis
Seller: Ellen M. Lacroix
Date: 06/30/20

GOSHEN

244 Berkshire Trail West
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Vuk Whallon
Seller: Floyd S. Merritt
Date: 07/02/20

51 Hammond Circle
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Francis X. Schroeder
Seller: Edmund J. Cassidy
Date: 07/02/20

208 South Chesterfield Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $290,500
Buyer: Samuel Ostroff
Seller: Maureen A. Rooney
Date: 06/30/20

Shaw Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Vuk Whallon
Seller: Floyd S. Merritt
Date: 07/02/20

GRANBY

531 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James E. Kicza
Seller: Patrick J. Davis
Date: 07/10/20

40 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Margaret E. Testa
Seller: Nancy A. Hoffenberg
Date: 06/29/20

112 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joseph Perez
Seller: Laverdiere, Pauline A., (Estate)
Date: 07/07/20

HADLEY

8 Hadley Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Justin M. Pelland
Seller: Thomas P. Pitta
Date: 06/29/20

130 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: James M. Rodrigue
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 06/30/20

215 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Stewart Aragon
Seller: Joyce C. Fill
Date: 06/30/20

HATFIELD

18 Bridge St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Patrick Harper
Seller: Jason Laprade
Date: 06/30/20

138 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Eric A. Bodzinski
Seller: Robert & Frieda Omasta TR
Date: 07/02/20

13 Plantation Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kenneth D. Neyhart
Seller: Macarthur LLC
Date: 06/30/20

HUNTINGTON

39 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Bridget E. Hartnett
Seller: Joel M. Estes
Date: 07/02/20

NORTHAMPTON

292 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Richard E. Rowe
Seller: Norman R. Soule
Date: 07/08/20

333 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Julie A. Nergararian
Seller: MJ Homes LLC
Date: 06/30/20

765 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Laura J. Dintino
Seller: Francis X. Donohue
Date: 07/01/20

11 Carpenter Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Shumway Properties LLC
Seller: Straub, Bernard, (Estate)
Date: 07/08/20

50 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $745,000
Buyer: Cheesemaking LLC
Seller: World War 2 Veterans Association
Date: 07/10/20

9 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Jason Ditzian
Seller: Joseph M. Linnell
Date: 07/09/20

21 Dewey Court
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jeffrey F. Kelly
Seller: Ezra B. Riber
Date: 07/06/20

330 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,095,100
Buyer: 2014 IRT
Seller: Donald J. Sonn
Date: 07/09/20

43 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Suzanne West
Seller: Barbara L. Chalfonte
Date: 07/09/20

5 Fort St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $246,900
Buyer: Elena A. Azzoni
Seller: John F. Ryan
Date: 07/07/20

272 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kyaw N. Thu
Seller: Eloise B. Leigh
Date: 07/07/20

104 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Regina Towne Bragdon INT
Seller: Jeffrey A. Good
Date: 07/01/20

46 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Stephen N. Thomas
Seller: Deborah A. Hordon
Date: 07/01/20

76 Sandy Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: George T. Hagar-McKee
Seller: Loom Properties LLC
Date: 06/29/20

14 South Park Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $287,250
Buyer: Leanna Oen
Seller: Nancy E. Mathers
Date: 07/01/20

91 Whittier St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Mary K. Frodema
Seller: Dennis M. Courtney
Date: 07/01/20

PELHAM

8 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Alexandra A. Taylor
Seller: Matthew P. Goulet
Date: 07/01/20

191 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Lauren Ingold-Smith
Seller: Michael C. Hayes
Date: 06/29/20

PLAINFIELD

10 Monument St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Albert Cusson
Seller: Mark D. Renner
Date: 06/30/20

SOUTH HADLEY

164 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Matthew Marotta
Seller: Joseph A. Ferro
Date: 06/29/20

Bombardier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Duffy-Silcott
Seller: Steven P. Lemanski
Date: 06/30/20

24 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David L. Faytell
Seller: Kelley Labrie
Date: 06/30/20

4 Douglas Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Duffy-Silcott
Seller: Steven P. Lemanski
Date: 06/30/20

10 East Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $504,900
Buyer: Mark C. Paquette
Seller: Juan A. Marin
Date: 07/01/20

28 Fairlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Nikolai A. Gutwaks
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 07/10/20

586 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Shannon Rebeiro
Seller: Kendrick, Beverly A., (Estate)
Date: 06/29/20

10 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Janice E. Boudreau
Seller: Rhyan T. Belisle
Date: 07/03/20

14 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Tunde Gyorgy
Seller: Walter J. Selkirk
Date: 06/30/20

23 Highland Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Liena Mor
Seller: Steven M. Scagliarini
Date: 07/01/20

75 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Aida L. Roman
Seller: Paul W. Foerster
Date: 07/07/20

16 Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $147,220
Buyer: Caitlin Shea
Seller: 10 Minute Media LLC
Date: 07/06/20

344 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Lindsey M. Lord
Seller: John G. Giroux
Date: 07/02/20

8 Smith St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Taylor M. Robbins
Seller: Eric Castonguay
Date: 06/29/20

16 West Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Carolina C. Mussi
Seller: Eden M. Clark
Date: 07/07/20

1 West Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: FTI RT
Seller: Wayne K. Cordes
Date: 06/30/20

113 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Wendy N. Dagle
Seller: Thaddeus L. Mish
Date: 07/06/20

14 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Megan Whalen-Davis
Seller: Diana Maloney
Date: 07/10/20

SOUTHAMPTON

123 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Koch
Seller: Alex K. Phakos
Date: 07/07/20

53 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: David Monroe
Seller: Deblase, Stacey A., (Estate)
Date: 07/10/20

55 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Seth R. Taylor
Seller: John A. Shepard
Date: 06/30/20

71 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Susan M. Kasa
Seller: Ryan L. Geeleher
Date: 07/08/20

24 Noreen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Sean S. Sormanti
Seller: Jeffrey D. Bieg
Date: 07/07/20

118 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Laporte
Seller: Jimmy L. Boze
Date: 06/30/20

WARE

55 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Charlene L. Boudreau
Seller: Kara A. Alman
Date: 07/02/20

413 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Richard Gregoire
Seller: Russell N. Bergeron
Date: 07/09/20

561 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Ashley Tanguay
Seller: Deborah Jacque-Cohen
Date: 06/29/20

24 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $226,780
Buyer: Broker Solutions Inc.
Seller: John Wellman
Date: 07/02/20

27 Berkshire Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Joshua Burton
Seller: Best4u RT
Date: 07/01/20

60 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Christina I. Booth
Seller: Dennis A. Pariseau
Date: 07/07/20

27 Prospect St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Jurczyk
Seller: Priscilla A. Fuller
Date: 06/29/20

7 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Judith M. Renaud
Seller: Tonette K. Whitney
Date: 07/03/20

11-13 Webb Court
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vikki Patrakis
Seller: Brenda Cooper
Date: 06/29/20

3 Williston Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marcus P. Lafountain
Seller: Mary L. Mozden
Date: 06/29/20

WESTHAMPTON

258 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $236,400
Buyer: Samantha Braastad
Seller: Elizabeth H. Wassmann
Date: 06/30/20

71 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Terri Schmidt
Seller: Wendy P. Blow IRT
Date: 06/30/20

12 South Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Nicholas J. Jarjoura
Seller: G. G&E J. Anderson IRT
Date: 06/30/20

WILLIAMSBURG

17 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: John M. Holhut
Seller: Duval FT
Date: 07/07/20

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff August 4, 2020

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

American Towers, LLC
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$25,000 — Modify existing cellular monopole equipment, swap three antennas and three remote radio units, add one cable fiber

Janet Hughes
358 Britton St.
$2,500 — Replace seven windows

Bob Ladas
725 Memorial Dr.
$648,772 — New vehicle service station building

Shawn Peabody
18 Victoria Park
$2,300 — Replace six windows

Valley Opportunity Council
35 Mount Carmel Ave.
$28,950 — Repair parapet masonry

GREENFIELD

278-302 Main Street, LLC
278 Main St., #307A
$25,000 — Divide existing room for storage area, new door and frame, new sink location, upgrade ductwork, minor electrical work, hot-water tank, plumbing

Green Fields Market
144 Main St.
$12,043 — Reconfigure deli area, move serving line, remove half wall

Greenfield Community College
270 Main St.
$28,451 — Accessibility upgrades on first-floor bathrooms

LEE

Eric Montgomery
815 Pleasant St.
$23,000 — Interior demolition

Montra II Inc.
51 Park St.
$10,000 — New exterior door with landing and window

NORTHAMPTON

Cousins Investments, LLC
48 Damon Road
$80,050.19 — Demo flood cuts in offices due to water mitigation

Fernway, LLC
178 Industrial Dr.
$235,532 — Interior demolition, build out partition walls and ceilings

Hampshire Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society
54 Bridge St.
$129,000 — Proposed radio-frequency equipment on new wooden utility pole, replacing existing wooden utility pole

Hill Institute
83 Pine St.
$37,500 — Add attached shed to existing storage barn

India Palace Restaurant
26-28 Main St.
$414,650 — Renovation and addition of single residential unit

Jo Landers
6 Service Center Road
$68,000 — Divide one tenant space into two, add bathroom and meeting room

PITTSFIELD

Bank Row Realty Trust
8 Bank Row
$72,849 — Roofing

First United Methodist Church
55 Fenn St.
$30,400 — Roofing

Gathering of Israel
16 Colt Road
$11,000 — Roofing

Three Ninety Five North, LLC
391 North St.
$10,000 — Alter new bathroom on first floor of barbershop; install new access door, flooring, and tile

SPRINGFIELD

City of Springfield
962 Carew St.
$8,000 — Repair existing accessible entry ramp at Liberty School

City of Springfield
1170 Carew St.
$57,000 — Alter existing library area for use as four classroom spaces in Van Sickle School

Joseph Frigo, Lisa Frigo
90 William St.
$18,900 — Roofing at Frigo’s Foods

Hamden Home Buyers
557 Worthington St.
$15,000 — Roofing at vacant Lido’s restaurant

Springfield Investment Group, LLC
795 Worcester St.
$91,981 — Alter medical tenant office space for Select Physical Therapy

Springfield Investment Group, LLC
835 Worcester St.
$91,981 — Alter commercial tenant space for medical office use for Select Physical Therapy

Springfield Redevelopment Authority
31 Elm St.
$2,360,920 — Selective interior demolition on seven interior floors, structural repairs and bracing, install new concrete retaining wall, install temporary lighting for proposed mixed-use building

St. Germain Named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers

By BusinessWest Staff August 3, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — For the fifth consecutive year, St. Germain Investment Management has been named to the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers (RIA). The 2020 list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. This is the seventh annual FT 300 list, produced independently by the Financial Times in collaboration with Ignites Research, a subsidiary of the FT that provides business intelligence on the asset-management industry.

“This is an astounding honor to be recognized yet again,” said Michael Matty, St. Germain president. “Receiving the FT 300 validates what we do: stand by your client and do what’s in their best interest.”

RIA firms applied for consideration having met a minimum set of criteria. Applicants were then graded on six factors: assets under management (AUM), AUM growth rate, years in existence, advanced industry credentials of the firm’s advisers, online accessibility, and compliance records. There are no fees or other considerations required of RIAs that apply for the FT 300.

The FT 300 is one in series of rankings of top advisers by the Financial Times, including the FT 400 (DC retirement-plan advisers) and the FT 400 (broker-dealers).

Wellfleet Launches ‘Back to Work’ Educational Series

By BusinessWest Staff August 3, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Wellfleet has launched a “Back to Work” education series, offering virtual programs designed to give business leaders from all sectors advice, ideas, and best practices for returning to the office — and to a sense of normalcy.

Wellfleet’s “Back to Work” series, a collection of live and on-demand webinars and online resources available at wellfleetinsurance.com/backtowork, kicked off this spring with a “Healthy Buildings” webinar featuring Dr. Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Allen shared valuable insights on how business leaders can improve workplace buildings to enhance productivity, engagement, and retention among employees, and offered a hierarchy of controls for a safe, multi-faceted approach to repopulating office spaces.

Worried parents can get peace of mind from Sarah Brown Wessling, 2010 National Teacher of the Year, whose on-demand webinar offers perspective, strategy, and support to parents-turned-educators navigating long-term social distancing and the potential for continued remote learning this fall.

Parents can also take advantage of Wellfleet’s Summer Education & Activity Pack, a resource rich with activities, tips, and tools for keeping kids educated and entertained over the summer.

“The ‘Back to Work’ series is one of many ways Wellfleet is helping our business partners and our community navigate these unprecedented times. It’s an extension of Wellfleet’s mission of providing insurance solutions with quality service and uncompromising ethics,” said Drew DiGiorgio, Wellfleet president and CEO.

Insurance-industry-specific webinars round out the “Back to Work” series offerings, including a conversation on “Overcoming Challenges Facing Voluntary Benefits Engagement & Enrollment,” led by Erik Gray, Wellfleet Workplace’s head of Enrollment Experience.

For a complete listing of events and to register, visit www.wellfleetinsurance.com/backtowork.

State Allocates $50 Million in CARES Act Funding to Schools and Colleges

By BusinessWest Staff August 3, 2020

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced last week it will allocate more than $50 million in federal CARES Act funds to benefit education in elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. The funding from the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund will improve early literacy, expand remote learning opportunities, and cover costs associated with reopening certain schools and colleges, as well as boost financial aid for college students in greater need of financial assistance.

As part of the federal CARES Act, governors in each state were granted a share of discretionary dollars to ensure continuity of educational services during the COVID-19 crisis. The Baker-Polito administration previously allocated nearly $1 billion in federal funds to help municipalities, school districts, and colleges and universities in the Commonwealth address COVID-related expenses.

The latest funding will support the following initiatives:

• Up to $10 million for early-literacy programs that provide extra help to students through grade 3, aimed at remediating learning loss children may have experienced since schools closed in March, as well as accelerate reading skills of children in high-need communities;

• Up to $7.5 million to expand access to online courses, including advanced-placement, early-college, or dual-enrollment courses;

• Up to $25 million to cover COVID-related expenses associated with reopening colleges and universities, as well as certain non-public elementary and secondary schools. Funds will be allocated based on the number and percentage of low-income students these schools enroll;

• Up to $2.5 million in financial aid for low-income college students attending public colleges to ensure they can cover emergency expenses to continue their education; and

• Up to $5 million set aside in an emergency reserve fund.

“Our administration is committed to supporting every student in our schools as districts and universities prepare for the start of the school year,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “This $50 million investment represents flexible funding that can be used for a variety of critical resources for schools and colleges as they begin to reopen and bring kids back into the classroom, especially in our most vulnerable communities.”

State Senate Passes Bill to Limit Use of Step Therapy

By BusinessWest Staff August 3, 2020

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BOSTON — Last week, the Massachusetts state Senate passed legislation to limit the use of step therapy, or ‘fail-first’ protocols that too often direct patients to cheaper medications rather than those more suitable to treat their condition, the bill’s proponents say.

The bill gives healthcare providers more leverage in determining the most effective treatment options for patients, saving patients from expensive and painful regimens on medications they know to be ineffective or harmful.

“Doctors should be able to prescribe medications to patients that in their best medical judgement lead to healthier outcomes. Providers shouldn’t have to negotiate the pitfalls of fail-first protocols when following what they believe to be the most effective plan of care for their patients,” state Sen. Eric Lesser said. “This bill is a significant step in the right direction, returning power to patients and their doctors.”

Step therapy serves as a cost-saving mechanism that can limit a patient’s ability to access the medication that is most suitable for treating their condition. Insurers that utilize step-therapy protocols require medical providers to prescribe lower-cost medications to patients first, and only grant approval for alternative medications when the cheaper options have failed to improve a patient’s condition. In practice, this results in insurers effectively choosing medications for the patient, even in cases where their providers have recommended an alternative. When patients change insurers, they are often forced to start at the beginning of the step-therapy protocol again, which results in wasteful healthcare expenditures, lost time for patients, and potentially devastating healthcare impacts on the patient, according to the bill’s supporters.

The bill aims to establish guardrails to protect patients in circumstances in which step-therapy protocols are counterproductive or harmful. It would require MassHealth and private insurers to grant exemptions to step-therapy protocols in cases where the protocol-required cost-effective drug is likely to cause harm, is expected to be ineffective, has been tried by the patient previously, is not in the best interest of the patient, or, when adopting it in concert with the patient’s existing medications, would cause harm. Upon granting exemptions, MassHealth and private insurers would be required to provide coverage for the drug recommended by the patient’s provider.

The bill now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration. If passed, Massachusetts would join 28 other states in curbing step-therapy practices.

BusinessTalk with John Doleva

By BusinessWest Staff August 3, 2020

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State Senate Passes Economic-recovery and Development Bill

By BusinessWest Staff July 31, 2020

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BOSTON — On Wednesday, state Sen. Eric Lesser joined colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing a sweeping economic-recovery and development bill providing much-needed support to businesses, investments in infrastructure, and creating new jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ENDURE Act, co-authored by Lesser, includes provisions for small-business competitive grant programs, housing production, local economic-development projects, capital funding for vocational schools and community colleges, and investments in infrastructure. It also provides support for the tourism and cultural sectors and restaurant industry. Further, to promote equity and protect borrowers and workers across the Commonwealth, the ENDURE Act establishes a Future of Work Commission and creates a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.

“Since this crisis started, more than 1 million people have applied for unemployment assistance, and our economy was put into a coma to stop the coronavirus,” said Lesser, Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “Half of low-income workers at our small businesses have lost their jobs, and the challenges we have faced have been even more pronounced in our Gateway Cities and for our immigrant communities. This legislation gives us the opportunity to rebuild our economy from the bottom up, and from the middle out. It includes vital investments in small businesses, our tourism and cultural sectors, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, education, and housing development. We need bold solutions that meet this moment and chart a path for a brighter, more inclusive future that works to benefit the entire Commonwealth.”

The legislation also includes new protections for entrepreneurs by enforcing a ban on making bad-faith assertions of patent infringement, a practice known as ‘patent trolling.’ Such claims often entangle new small businesses in costly lawsuits that hamper the companies’ productivity and sap their early seed-stage funds.

“The ENDURE Act will provide a much-needed boost to our economy as it recovers from the dire effects of COVID-19,” said Senate President Karen Spilka. “In crafting this bill, the Senate recognized the need to be bold when addressing the challenges facing restaurant and small-business owners, the clean-energy sector, cultural attractions, and other key sectors that keep our economy humming. I am particularly pleased this bill includes the long sought-after housing production reforms that the Senate has supported for years.”

Northern Berkshires Cancel Fall Events

By BusinessWest Staff July 31, 2020

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BERKSHIRE COUNTY — The city of North Adams, 1Berkshire, and ProAdams have made a collective decision to cancel the 2020 Fall Foliage Parade, Greylock Ramble, and RambleFest events.

Due to gathering restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not be possible for the 65^th Fall Foliage Parade, along with the 53^rd Greylock Ramble and ninth annual RambleFest to take place this October in a way that ensures the safety of residents, visitors, and participants. Combined, these annual events have the potential to draw more than 20,000 participants across the Northern Berkshires.

“Every decision we have made in the interest of protecting public health and public safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic comes at a cost to our community,” said North Adams Mayor Tom Bernard. “Whether it’s summer events, Fourth of July fireworks, or now the Fall Foliage Parade and other fall traditions in the Northern Berkshires, I share everyone’s disappointment at canceling events that mean so much to our community. I know we all will miss the floats, the great school marching bands, and the chance to see our friends and neighbors along the parade route, but I also look forward to seeing that energy and spirit on display next year when North Adams hosts our next parade.”

Raymond Gargan, ProAdams co-chair, noted that “the volunteers of ProAdams are disappointed that we will not be able to continue these traditions in 2020. However, we will continue to market Adams and Northern Berkshire as a great place to enjoy our beautiful fall foliage season. We look forward to bringing these events back in 2021.”

Adams Town Administrator Jay Green added that “I appreciate the difficult decisions made by the dedicated volunteers who are committed to making Adams and the North Berkshires a better place through annual events such as the Ramble and RambleFest.”

Despite these difficult decisions, the Northern Berkshires welcomes residents and visitors to adhere to the safety precautions and social-distancing guidelines and enjoy the natural beauty, culture, and cuisine offered in the region each fall. Each organization is looking forward to the fall of 2021, when they can once again bring these beloved events back to the community.

“It is disappointing for this region of the Berkshires, but a necessary decision. While we’re encouraged by the return of many important activities in our region, these popular events simply cannot be done responsibly in the current social-distancing world that we reside in,” 1Berkshire President and CEO Jonathan Butler said. “We’re hopeful that 2021 will return these traditions in even bigger and better ways.”

Massachusetts Reports Weekly Increase in Initial Unemployment Claims

By BusinessWest Staff July 31, 2020

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BOSTON — For the week ending July 25, Massachusetts had 19,179 individuals file an initial claim for regular unemployment insurance (UI), an increase of 1,025 over the previous week. Increases were widespread throughout all sectors. From March 15 to July 25, a total of 1,144,983 workers have filed an initial claim for regular UI. For the sixth week in a row, continued UI claims at 502,471 were down 8,235 or 1.6% over the previous week.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) initial claims filed for the week ending July 25, at 14,850, were 2,448 more than the previous week. Since April 20, 2020, 691,298 claimants have filed an initial claim for the PUA.

The Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provided up to 13 weeks of extended benefits, was implemented on May 21. For the week July 18 to July 25, 4,155 PEUC initial claims were filed, 612 lower than the previous week, bringing the total of PEUC filings to 79,278 since implementation.

Springfield Museums to Present ‘Heroes in Healthcare’ Exhibit

By BusinessWest Staff July 31, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will present “Heroes in Healthcare: Celebrating Springfield’s Medical Community” at the Wood Museum of Springfield History from Aug. 3 through Jan. 24, 2021.

As a complementary exhibit to Hall of Heroes, located on the first floor of the Wood Museum of Springfield History, “Heroes in Healthcare” pinpoints the deep appreciation we all feel for those who put themselves in harm’s way in order to help others.

From the Civil War through present day, doctors and nurses, public-health employees, social workers, and philanthropists have contributed significantly to improving the health of this community with their skills, compassion, and vision. This exhibit examines that history in Springfield.

As stewards of the Baystate Medical Center archives, including materials from its Training School for Nurses, museum staff were able to gather a rich history of healthcare in Springfield, said Maggie Humberston, curator of Library and Archives for the Springfield Museums. “We drew on that collection with its assortment of photographs and institutional history to recount a story of outreach and care, and a long history of striving to meet the public need.”

The Visiting Nurses Assoc. archives are also held at the Wood Museum. Humberston delved into that collection to share remarkable stories of how visiting nurses traveled to the homes of people of all economic backgrounds to not only treat disease, but also to offer wellness training, childcare advice, and, often, a sympathetic ear.

As she researched the local response to the Spanish influenza of 1918, Humberston discovered similar efforts to our own today as we work together to stem the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks and maintaining social distance. “Gauze masks and open air were deemed very important in combating the Spanish influenza,” she said. “Social distancing was practiced, and people were encouraged to walk to reduce crowding in railroad and streetcars, while streetcars were disinfected every night. The clergy decided to close the churches, and the Board of Health closed just about everything else.”

With the World Health Organization’s declaration of 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, the museums dedicate a part of this exhibit to specifically celebrating the city’s nurses. The museums will also present a Wall of Healthcare Heroes to honor the courageous and dedicated work of area hospitals’ frontline responders.

“When we brought the Hall of Heroes to the Museums, we knew how important it would be to celebrate real-life heroes with a complementary exhibit,” said Kay Simpson, president and CEO of the Springfield Museums. “Our healthcare heroes are helping us all face these unprecedented times with endless examples of heroic service and compassionate care. Thank you to our Healthcare Heroes!”

The Springfield Museums are also grateful for the assistance of Mercy Medical Center and the archives of the Sisters of Providence in documenting the history of their organization.

Two-part Virtual Speaker Series on Race and Art Institutions Slated for August 6, 13

By BusinessWest Staff July 30, 2020

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NORTH ADAMS — In partnership with the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), the MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities plans a two-part webinar series on consecutive Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., featuring Aruna D’Souza, Genevieve Gaignard, and Ben Ripley, who will address conversations on race and transformation within art institutions.

This webinar series is free and open to the public. Participants can register by clicking here.

In part one on Aug. 6, artists Ripley and Gaignard will participate in a live Zoom conversation where they will introduce each other with images of their work to explore the intersections between their artistic practices. Each artist will pose questions to one another to establish a conversation around ‘unlearning’ socially conditioned ways of being; they will then open up the space to invite participant inquiry and dialogue.

Both artists are committed to exploring this platform and using it as a vehicle to address difficult questions around inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in the context of the art world as well in the Berkshires.

This joint session will be the basis for a follow-up panel discussion on Aug. 13 to be moderated by writer D’Souza, who will moderate a panel discussion between Gaignard and Ripley; each artist will continue the conversation by talking about how they address themes of race and transformation within their work while also expanding the conversation beyond art to involve inquiry from the audience.

Following the webinar series, participants will receive additional resources and suggested readings selected by D’Souza to continue the conversation within their own communities.

New EV Charging Stations Available in Downtown Northampton

By BusinessWest Staff July 30, 2020

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NORTHAMPTON — Whalen Insurance, located at 71 King St. in Northampton, now has six new electric-vehicle (EV) chargers installed beneath and powered by its solar canopy. These charging stations are operational and available for public use, charge up to 7.2 kW of power at a cost of $2 per hour, and require no parking fees to access them.

The EV chargers and 62.64 kW solar canopy were both installed by PV Squared, a local solar design and installation company based in Greenfield. The EV project was funded primarily by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as a result of the Volkswagen diesel-emissions settlement.

In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to secretly and intentionally installing software in vehicles to cheat state emissions tests, which raised the levels of smog-causing nitrogen oxides up to 40 times higher than permitted. Massachusetts received a partial settlement, and the money is being used to increase the amount of EV charging and infrastructure and promote more electric-vehicle usage throughout the Commonwealth. The goal is to increase air quality and reduce particulate pollution by creating a cleaner transportation sector.

The EV charging station at Whalen Insurance is contributing to the larger environmental goals of the state, while also directly benefiting the local community. Peter Whalen and Janna Ugone own the EV chargers. In addition to the EV charging station, Whalen has invested in six solar projects, totaling 127.92 kW, on various properties in Northampton. On an annual basis, these solar arrays produce a combined 141,591 kWh of electricity, which is equivalent to 110 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This translates to an environmental offset of CO2 emissions from 11,265 gallons of gasoline consumed and 110,308 pounds of coal burned. Whalen also loves driving his electronic vehicle.

“I first started investing in renewable-energy projects in 2014, and plan to continue supporting clean energy and clean transportation in the coming years,” he said. “My goal is to be almost completely independent of the use of fossil fuels. I’m really excited about the new EV chargers behind the Whalen Insurance office for the community to use.”

As Students Prepare to Return to College This Fall, What’s Safe, and What’s Not?

By BusinessWest Staff July 30, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — It’s a difficult decision to make, and there isn’t much time left. Should my son or daughter head off to college this fall with the coronavirus pandemic still prevalent in communities everywhere?

Some colleges will be offering online classes only, but others are welcoming freshmen and other students to a campus which should look much different than in the past, to protect the student body and staff.

One thing is for sure: college environments are high on social contacts, and large gatherings are prime for the spread of COVID-19. What precautions should be taken in classrooms, dorms, and dining halls at college? Dr. Armando Paez, chief of the Infectious Disease Division at Baystate Medical Center, answers these questions and more.

What questions should parents and students be asking their college about safety before returning to the classroom? It is important to ask your college about the policies and procedures they will implement to promote safe behaviors throughout the college environment, as well as their plans to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For example, you should ask about the college’s policies on students violating preventive measures, such as not wearing face coverings or practicing social distancing. Also, what are the guidelines for teachers and students when calling in sick for class, so that there is no fear of reprisal for not coming to class? How is the cafeteria set up to encourage physical distancing? What modifications have been made in the cleaning and disinfecting procedures of classrooms, toilets, and common places on campus?

What are the biggest risks for students heading off to college? The biggest risk is actually becoming infected with COVID-19 while at college, setting off an outbreak in the dormitories and at home and local communities when leaving campus. It is already known that young individuals can get infected, spread the virus, and they can also become severely ill from COVID-19. The risk increases significantly when students do not follow preventive measures, such as maintaining physical distancing.

What would you advise students about their social life at college? It is best at this time to avoid large gatherings, especially indoors, including bars. It is important to keep informed of new guidelines and recommendations from the college, state, and public-health organizations to protect you.

What considerations should there be if you are sharing a dorm room with someone? In light of what we know about COVID-19 transmission, the current dormitory setup will need to be modified for safety. Most dormitories will likely not be operating at full capacity, and single rooms may be available. However, for those sharing rooms, it is important to follow recommended preventive measures, including face coverings, frequent handwashing, and regular disinfection of shared spaces and commonly touched objects and surfaces. If the student or roommate feels sick, the dormitory administration should be notified immediately, and the protocol for isolation and COVID-19 testing, if suspected, should be followed.

What items should parents consider sending their children off to college with that they might not normally think of? Hand sanitizers and disinfectants approved or known to deactivate SARSCoV2, face coverings or masks, and a thermometer.

What about eating in the college dining hall? If eating in the college dining hall can be avoided, I would recommend you eat elsewhere, especially if necessary precautions have not been taken. Any congregation of individuals, such as in a dining hall, always poses a risk of COVID-19 transmission if just one individual is infected. However, most college dining halls, much like dormitories, likely will be modified in such a way that it will be reasonably safe for students to dine in with physical distancing at least six feet apart as much as possible. Other measures that should be adopted include limiting the number of individuals per table, assigning students specified times to come to the dining hall, use of disposable items, and more ‘grab-and-go’ options.

What would you advise a college student with comorbidities, such as diabetes or pulmonary problems, to do? If online learning is an option, this will be the best alternative for someone with comorbidities. If this is not an option, choose activities at the college that require little physical interaction or gathering. Also, avoid being near individuals who do not have face coverings. I cannot overemphasize strictly following preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, face coverings, and more. If you feel sick or think you may have COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider within 24 hours and follow the school’s recommendations for those who think they might be sick with COVID-19.

Is living in a fraternity or sorority safe? Outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in fraternities and similar off-campus quarters. Similar to dormitories, these living quarters should have modifications, rules, and regulations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Fraternity and sorority parties have been linked to COVID-19 outbreaks and should be avoided.

Can students safely participate in college sports? Yes, I think students can play sports safely following some guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (cdc.gov) has posted guidelines for playing sports. A player who feels sick or believes they may have COVID-19 should not play and alert their coach. In addition to frequent handwashing, there should not be any sharing of equipment. Handshakes, high fives, and fist bumps are discouraged. The risk of contracting COVID-19 increases depending on the physical closeness of the sport and whether competitions involve teams from different geographic areas. Coaches and spectators should wear face coverings, and coaches must decide if players need to wear them.

Massachusetts Residents Asked to Report Receipt of Unsolicited Packages of Seeds

By BusinessWest Staff July 30, 2020

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has been notified that several Massachusetts residents have received unsolicited packages that appear to have originated in a foreign country and contain seeds. While the exact types of seeds in the packages are unknown, the seeds are thought to be invasive plant species that — while not believed to be harmful to humans or pets — could pose a significant risk to agriculture or the environment.

MDAR encourages Massachusetts residents that receive or have received an unsolicited package of seeds to not plant the seeds and immediately complete a form on MDAR’s website to provide information to state plant regulatory officials.

Residents that receive a package should hold on to the seeds and all packaging, including the mailing label. A representative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture or MDAR will be in contact with instructions regarding the collection or disposal of the seeds.

Invasive plant species can threaten the integrity of local ecosystems and displace native plants, including rare and endangered species. The most effective approach to mitigating the risk of invasive plant infestation is to take steps to ensure they are not planted.

Unsolicited packages of seeds have been received by people in several other states across the U.S. over the last several days. On July 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release announcing it is working with state plant regulatory officials to investigate the situation. The USDA urges anyone who receives an unsolicited package of seeds to immediately contact their state plant regulatory official or plant health director.

UMass Amherst to Make Standardized Tests Optional for Three Years

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2020

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AMHERST — Beginning with the spring 2021 term, and continuing for each spring and fall term through spring 2023, UMass Amherst will make standardized tests optional for its first-year entering applicants.

For the past several months, the university has monitored how possible, safe, and secure it will be for students to take the SAT or ACT. In recent weeks, said James Roche, vice provost for Enrollment Management, it has become obvious that the challenges to testing presented by the coronavirus pandemic will persist in the months ahead.

“UMass Amherst draws applications from throughout the world, and few, if any, states and countries currently offer testing sites that provide the access and safety that students, families, and schools have come to expect,” he said. “This is especially true for students who already encounter barriers in pursuit of a college education, including under-represented minority, first-generation, and low-income students. Given all these considerations, going test-optional is clearly the right choice.”

Historically, UMass Amherst has used a holistic review to evaluate applicants. The quantitative assessment component of that review was done using a formula that combined the applicant’s high school GPA and the best combination of test scores. Roche said the university’s research shows that, of the separate components, the high-school GPA is a stronger predictor of student performance, persistence, and success; however, it is also known that the combination of the two components provides an even stronger predictor than either the GPA or test score alone.

The university has analyzed three years of data and more than 100,000 applicant records to develop a formula for its test-optional assessment that uses the high-school GPA as the base. For applicants who either have or will submit test scores, UMass Amherst will compare the result of the formula with and without the test score included and give the applicant the highest value of the two. This test-optional approach applies to all majors. As it always has, UMass Amherst will continue to consider the rigor of students’ high-school coursework in its assessment, especially for courses that apply most directly to the applicant’s intended major.

“UMass Amherst has committed to being test-optional for the next three years,” Roche said. “As one of the country’s top 25 public research universities, we look forward to using the test-optional approach during this period to learn more about the relationship between high-school grades and standardized test scores, and to develop even better models for predicting student success in college. Our mission is to identify and recruit students who can grow and thrive at UMass Amherst, progressing to earn their degree as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

STCC Launches New Water-distribution Course

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer an online course this fall to prepare students for careers in the drinking-water industry and to help those working in the field enhance their skills.

The course, called “Concepts & Practices of Drinking Water Distribution,” is being offered through the Workforce Development Center at STCC in partnership with the Massachusetts Water Works Assoc. and the Springfield Water & Sewer Commission. The training, which runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 4, is free for students enrolled in any community college in Massachusetts. Individuals not enrolled at a community college, as well as employees at water utilities, can register for the class for a fee.

This is the second in a series of courses designed for careers in the water industry. Last fall, a water-treatment course was offered in a similar self-paced online format. Students who completed the training last fall touted the course’s effectiveness and flexibility. The water distribution course will include weekly videos, readings, discussion topics, and quizzes.

Instructor Daniel Laprade, of the Massachusetts Water Works Assoc., has been working in the drinking-water field for more than 35 years and has been an instructor for more than 15 years. He said demand for trained employees in the drinking-water industry continues to grow as older workers retire.

“It’s an exciting and rewarding career,” he said. “Workers will face challenges as communities deal with aging infrastructure. Training such as the type we offer with STCC and the Springfield Water & Sewer Commission is critical to attracting new individuals to the field and enhancing the skills of new and existing employees.”

The 12-week training will help prepare students to take the Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Grade 2, 3 and 4 Distribution license exams. Licensure is necessary for beginning a career in the drinking-water industry. This course is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators.

Material covered includes hydrology, source waters, basic math and chemistry, regulations, water sampling, hydraulics, distribution-system components (pipes, valves, pumps, tanks, meters), equipment operation and maintenance, safety, and administrative duties.

Someone with a Massachusetts water operator distribution license can work in such positions as water construction and repair technician; construction foreman; equipment operation and maintenance specialist; water-quality technician; SCADA, GIS, or instrumentation specialist; or water-systems manager.

Students who complete the water course can consider continuing their education in fields such as civil engineering, urban studies, software development, business administration, and more.

To enroll online, visit stcc.edu/water. To enroll in person or for more information, call (413) 755-4225 or e-mail [email protected].

COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $725,000 to 26 Nonprofits in Latest Grant Round

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley, targeting employment assistance, food insecurity, homelessness and foreclosure prevention, and other immediate needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Including this latest round, the Response Fund has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to nonprofits in Western Mass. that are on the front lines of serving vulnerable populations affected by the crisis. The statewide Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund has provided $4.3 million in funding to support the Community Foundation’s response to the pandemic crisis in this region.

The 26 nonprofits that received the most recent grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund from the Pioneer Valley include Amherst Community Connections, Amherst Survival Center, Brick House Community Resource Center, Center for New Americans, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, Community Upliftment Program, Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Franklin and North Quabbin Children’s Advocacy Center, Franklin County Community Meals Program, LifePath, Mary Lyon Education Foundation, Mental Health Assoc., Montague Catholic Social Ministries, Pioneer Valley Project, Pioneer Valley Workers Center, Project New Hope, Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, Rivera and Rivera Acts Against Foreclosure, Safe Passage, Springfield Partners for Community Action, St. Mary’s Parish, Sunshine Village, United Service Organization of Pioneer Valley, Valley Opportunity Council, Wheelhouse Farm, and Westfield State Foundation.

The Response Fund has raised $7.6 million from 650 donors, including foundations, businesses, and individuals, as well as resources from the statewide Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund.

According to Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, “the pandemic is adversely impacting individuals, families, and communities in the region. This round of grants includes funds to address the economic instability that many are facing.”

The Community Foundation welcomes additional donations to the COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley. One hundred percent of donations go to community needs. Gifts can be made online at www.communityfoundation.org/covid19.

City of Springfield Awards 14 Grants in Fourth Round of Prime the Pump Program

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced the awarding of 14 grants totaling $240,000 in a fourth round of the city of Springfield’s Prime the Pump grant program, assisting nonprofits that are responding to critical community needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest grants bring the total provided by the Prime the Pump program to more than $1.5 million.

The nonprofit grants typically range between $10,000 and $25,000. The focus of this round of funding was on small, community-based nonprofits that were addressing critical community needs in Springfield neighborhoods that have been disproportionately impacted by the virus, as well as its secondary impacts, both physical and economic. The scoring criteria also heavily weighted the diversity of the applicant’s governing board, as well as its employment of Springfield residents.

“The nonprofit community is a critical part of Springfield’s economy, and the services that these organizations and institutions provide are even more essential at this time of enormous need,” Sarno said. “I am pleased that Springfield could assist many of the organizations that have tirelessly assisted our city.”

The Prime the Pump Program is funded with Community Development Block Grant funding provided to the city by the CARES Act.

“At a time when the services of our local nonprofits are needed most, they are seeing their revenue generation completely disappear,” Sheehan said. “For many organizations, their doors remain open only by their collective grit, determination, and their belief in the importance their mission. The services these organizations provide to our community are essential, and their importance to our economy cannot be overstated.”

The latest grant recipients include Arise for Social Justice, Morris Child Care, and YMCA Springfield ($25,000); Rivera and Rivera, South End Community Center, Springfield 5A Bulldogs, Springfield Housing Associates, Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Assoc., and Stone Soul ($20,000); Chess Angels Promotions, Christina’s House, Greater New Life Christian Center, and Make It Springfield ($10,000); and MORE ($5,000).

BusinessTalk with Pia Kumar

By BusinessWest Staff July 29, 2020

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Episode 14: July 29, 2020

Thom Fox interviews Pia Kumar, Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Universal Plastics

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Tourism Marketing in Pioneer Valley to Receive $250,000 in State Funding

By BusinessWest Staff July 28, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Eric Lesser was joined by Mary Kay Wydra, president of Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, and John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, on Monday to announce $250,000 in funding for tourism marketing in the Pioneer Valley.

“This funding for tourism marketing will help us begin to rebuild and bring business to our restaurants, attractions, and hospitality industry across the board,” Lesser said. “This grant is meant to promote Western Massachusetts for socially distanced activities, and hopefully, when visitors are here, they’ll fill up their gas tanks, buy dinner, buy souvenirs, and help us hire back workers for the many jobs that were lost. This funding is a vital measure to begin putting money back into the local economy and back into our local families.”

Added Wydra, “with abundant opportunities for outdoor and socially distant recreation as well as iconic attractions, Western Massachusetts is well-positioned to welcome visitors. The tourism industry has been particularly hard-hit by the effects of COVID-19, and this funding will provide a much-needed boost to our marketing efforts to safely reopen our industry, generate economic activity for our region, and put people back to work.”

Doleva noted that “Senator Lesser’s work on securing this very important grant to aggressively restart the tourism industry in Western Massachusetts demonstrates his willingness to listen, analyze, and respond to the real need of getting thousands of workers and hundreds of businesses back up and running, which are a major contributor to our local economy. Western Massachusetts is well-positioned to tell the story of safe, serene, fun, and engaging family activities not only for this period as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, but for years to come. This grant will elevate tourism in our region to a new level permanently, and his efforts are appreciated.”

This funding is part of a $1.1 billion coronavirus-response package adopted by both the Senate and House and signed into law on July 24 by Gov. Charlie Baker.

Bay Path to Offer Gap-semester Course to Explore Social-justice Issues

By BusinessWest Staff July 28, 2020

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LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has put together a unique course for recent high-school graduates looking to explore ways they can impact movements for social justice. The course, “Exploring Pathways to Social Justice,” will combine lectures, discussions, videos, readings, and virtual, experiential learning through the context of history, legal studies, and communications. In addition, the students will participate in presentations by professionals who have channeled their visions for a more just world into careers advocating for social justice and leading their communities.

The three-credit course runs from Sept. 21 to Dec. 21 and is open to recent high-school graduates and college students, whether enrolled at Bay Path University; its online program, the American Women’s College; or any other institution, as well as students who are taking a gap semester while they evaluate their college options. Registration runs until Sept. 16.

The class is a collaboration between several faculty members and will explore social-justice movements, trace the historical roots of the civil-rights struggle, investigate how race factors into the contemporary criminal justice system, and consider strategies for change. Students will be challenged to apply their passion for social justice while learning to express themselves and developing practical skills for academic and professional settings. Through the course material and ongoing opportunities for conversation, they will connect with other students and become part of an inspired, motivated network.

“We created this class for students who may be using this time away from their schools to contemplate how and where to channel their voice and their passion for social justice, as they begin to think about their long-term goals, personally and professionally,” said Gwen Jordan, director of Bay Path’s Justice and Legal Studies department. She will be teaching sections on the criminal justice system, including a focus on the movement devoted to exonerating the wrongly convicted and reforming the system.

“The course really speaks to what we’re striving to do at Bay Path,” Jordan said. “As educators, we look to give our students a larger, deeper picture of the world we’re living in, while also helping them set concrete goals and acquire practical skills to achieve them.”

Additional course information and a registration link are available here.

Johnson & Hill to Present Live Webinar Today on ‘Leading in Turbulent Times’

By BusinessWest Staff July 28, 2020

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Johnson & Hill Staffing will present its latest webinar today, July 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. “Leading in Turbulent Times” will be presented by Richard Fagerlin.

If the last few months have taught us anything, it’s the power, impact, and importance of strong leadership. HR leaders are often the gatekeepers of culture — and a culture of high trust is more important now than ever before. This session will present an effective model for achieving a high-trust culture and getting results, the top seven reasons for the trust gap, 10 practical solutions for building high-trust relationships, and a simple model for evaluating trust that participants can use to measure trust in their organizations.

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Florence Bank Names Rebecca Albro a Recipient of Its President’s Award

By BusinessWest Staff July 28, 2020

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced that Rebecca Albro was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award.

The President’s Award was established by the bank in 1995, affording employees the annual opportunity to nominate their peers for this prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service, and overall contribution to Florence Bank.

Albro, who was nominated by numerous colleagues, is a teller operations manager and customer-service representative in the main branch in Florence. She began work at Florence Bank in 2014.

“For nearly six years, Becky has been a reliable asset to our organization,” Florence Bank President Kevin Day said. “Her ability to manage and encourage others is admirable. Becky is the consummate employee to receive the President’s Award.”

Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective Aug. 1

By BusinessWest Staff July 27, 2020

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BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced that, effective Saturday, Aug. 1, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out-of-state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order. The full order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/matraveler.

Starting Aug. 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for the fall semester, must fill out a Massachusetts Travel Form and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower-risk state or they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more than 72 hours prior to arriving in Massachusetts, or they are included in one of the other, limited exemptions.

Individuals who get a test must remain in quarantine until they receive their negative test results. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.

Travelers are exempt from this requirement if they are coming from a state that has been designated by the Department of Public Health as a lower-risk COVID-19 state or fall into another narrow exemption category. Based on current public-health data, those lower-risk states currently include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Hawaii.

Traveler exemptions include people passing through the state, people commuting across state lines for work, people traveling to Massachusetts for medical treatment, people complying with military orders, or people traveling to work in federally designated critical infrastructure sectors (essential services).

Prior to travel, people should visit www.mass.gov/matraveler to fill out the Massachusetts Travel For or text ‘MATraveler’ to 888-777.

The list of lower-risk states is subject to change based on public-health data, and states may be added or taken off the list at any time.

Legal Scholar, Advocate Jennifer Taub to Join WNEU School of Law Faculty

By BusinessWest Staff July 27, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) School of Law Dean Sudha Setty announced the appointment of nationally renowned legal scholar and advocate Jennifer Taub to the School of Law faculty.

An authority on the 2008 mortgage meltdown and related financial crisis, Taub’s research and writing centers on ‘follow the money’ matters, promoting transparency and opposing corruption. Her new book, Big Dirty Money: The Shocking Injustice and Unseen Cost of White Collar Crime, will be published on Sept. 29. Taub was a co-founder and organizer of the April 15, 2017 Tax March, where more than 120,000 people gathered in cities nationwide to demand President Trump release his tax returns.

She will join the School of Law faculty in August, teaching white-collar crime, civil procedure, and other commercial and business law subjects.

Taub’s 2014 book, Other People’s Houses: How Decades of Bailouts, Captive Regulators, and Toxic Bankers Made Home Mortgages a Thrilling Business, was praised by Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller in his 2015 edition of Irrational Exuberance and won a “must-read nonfiction” honor at the Massachusetts Book Awards. She is also a co-author of the sixth edition of Corporate and White Collar Crime: Cases and Materials.

Taub’s scholarly writing on corporate governance, financial market regulation, and banking law reform has been published in law journals and peer-reviewed volumes, and she has testified several times before U.S. congressional committees as an expert, including as an invited witness for the Senate Banking Committee and a House Financial Services subcommittee.

Taub has been the Bruce W. Nichols Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and a visiting professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and the University of Connecticut School of Law. She also served as a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. Before joining Western New England University School of Law, she was a professor at Vermont Law School.

Prior to joining academia, Taub was an associate general counsel with Fidelity Investments. She received her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Yale University, with distinction in the English major, and her juris doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where she was the Recent Developments editor at the Harvard Women’s Law Journal.

“We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Taub to the WNE School of Law community,” Setty said. “Her groundbreaking scholarship on economic justice and good government, her dedication to the craft of teaching, and her commitment to serving the community are some of the tremendous attributes that she brings to the School of Law.”

Taub has appeared on cable news programs including MSNBC’s Morning Joe and CNN Newsroom to discuss legal matters, including the special counsel investigation into links between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign. She has written opinion pieces for a variety of platforms, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, the CNN opinion page, Dame Magazine, the Baseline Scenario, Race to the Bottom, Pareto Commons, the Conglomerate, and Concurring Opinions.

First American Insurance Agency Acquires Brimfield-based Morin & Foy

By BusinessWest Staff July 27, 2020

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CHICOPEE — First American Insurance Agency, an independent insurance firm, announced it has acquired Morin & Foy, a property and casualty firm situated in Brimfield.

Located on Route 20, Morin & Foy serves its surrounding communities by providing clients with personal and commercial insurance. The joining of the two companies allows for the growth of First American Insurance Agency’s portfolio and building the business client groups. First American Insurance Agency is acquiring only the Brimfield location.

“When I first met Sharon and the team in Brimfield, it was clear from our very first conversation that First American Insurance Agency could build on what we both have in common: the client-first mentality,” said Corey Murphy, First American president.

Added Sharon Morin, manager at Morin & Foy, “we are a dedicated team committed to serving our community and treating people with respect and kindness. I know that First American Insurance will continue to build and grow that culture.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County Pivots to Virtual Mentoring

By BusinessWest Staff July 27, 2020

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GREENFIELD — Innovation and the long desire to serve more youth from the outlying areas of Franklin County has led to the launch of a new, fully virtual mentoring program from Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Franklin County.

“Our goal is always to keep kids connected, and nothing drives this home more than a pandemic,” said Jennifer Webster, executive director of BBBS. “Youth are shouldering so much of this global crisis, their school lives disrupted, their home lives changed dramatically, and the uncertainty of their future. We knew we had to find a way to serve even more kids and keep them connected, right now.”

The new Big Brothers Big Sisters virtual mentoring program will utilize rising high-school juniors as well as community-college students to act as mentors to youth ages 6 to 12 from Franklin County. The matches will meet virtually once weekly with guidance and support from the BBBS trauma-informed case-management team and will last for a duration of one year.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for young adults to have a big impact in their community,” Webster noted. “Who better to help guide a youngster than someone who has just been through the same developmental stages and has community insight?”

Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently recruiting and enrolling for this program. If you are, or know, a rising high-school junior and/or community-college student who would like to serve as a mentor, or you know a youth age 6 to 12 who could use a community mentor and friend, BBBS encourages you to reach out. Program information can be found by visiting www.bbbs-fc.org.

BusinessTalk with Chris Thibault

By BusinessWest Staff July 27, 2020

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Episode 13: July 27, 2020

George Interviews Chris Thibault, Owner, Writer & Director for Chris Teebo Films

George interviews Chris Thibault, owner, writer and director for Chris Teebo Films and discusses his navigation, along with his wife Missy, through his cancer fight. Chris also gives insight on his company, Chris Teebo Films, what they provide, and how the COVID pandemic, and his health, has affected business.

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Greenfield Savings Bank Promotes Prudence Blond

By BusinessWest Staff July 24, 2020

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GREENFIELD — Prudence Blond has been promoted to vice president and trust officer at Greenfield Savings Bank. In her new position, Blond, as a client service officer, oversees the administration and tax departments and also works with the Bank’s internal and external auditors.

Blond joined the bank after graduating from Greenfield Community College in 1997 as a teller. In 1999, she was promoted to trust operations associate with responsibility for processing operational work along with administrative assistant tasks of the GSB Trust Department. Over the next 10 years, she began to work directly clients and was promoted to assistant trust officer, then trust officer, then to assistant vice president and trust officer before her new promotion to vice president and trust officer.

After graduating from GCC, she earned a personal trust diploma through the American Bankers Assoc. in 2011 and a general financial services diploma through the Centre for Financial Training. She has continued to take educational classes in administration, personal tax preparation, trust and estate-tax preparation, financial planning, and IRAs. She earned her certified trust and financial advisor (CTFA) designation in 2012 through the Institute of Certified Banks.

Blond is currently serving on the board of directors, personnel committee, and nominating committee at LifePath Inc. (formerly known as Franklin County Home Care Corp.). She is a member of the annual campaign team at Greenfield Community College. She has previously served on the board of trustees, as treasurer, and as Sunday school superintendent at Robbins Memorial Church.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Welcomes Lidya Rivera-Early to Board

By BusinessWest Staff July 24, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) recently welcomed Lidya Rivera-Early of Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) to its board of directors. Rivera-Early has a demonstrated history of serving on various boards and committees within the community. As an LPV LEAP alumna, she also brings a passion for both the mission of the organization and the continued success of the Pioneer Valley.

“We are delighted to have Lidya join us,” said Lora Wondolowski, Leadership Pioneer Valley executive director. “Lidya understands firsthand the value of LPV. She will bring her voice, skills, and experiences to the board and will help LPV to fulfill its mission of building and connecting more diverse, committed, and effective leadership for the Pioneer Valley.”

The Board also announced that Russell Peotter and Annamarie Golden will continue for an additional year in their current roles as chair and vice chair, respectively. Francia Wisnewski will continue as clerk, and Callie Niezgoda as treasurer.

Elms College Receives $240,000 Grant to Fund Experiential Learning

By BusinessWest Staff July 24, 2020

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CHICOPEE — Elms College announced it has been awarded a $240,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation (DEF) in support of its Experiential Learning Mastering Success (ELMS) – Real World Ready! learning initiative. The grant will be dispersed over the next three years.

“Experiential Learning, through the ELMS – Real World Ready! learning initiative, will provide all of our students with the framework to be career-ready, community-minded graduates,” said Joyce Hampton, associate vice president of Academic Affairs, Strategic & Global Initiatives. The overall goal of the ELMS – Real World Ready! learning initiative is to provide at least one high-impact experiential learning opportunity to every student during their college career.

Experiential learning is one of the five pillars of the college’s 2020-23 strategic plan. Students can participate in internships, research, study-abroad trips, and service learning opportunities.

“In making the award, the trustees of the Davis Educational Foundation recognized the merits of the proposed project, in particular the commitment from institutional leadership, the strong link to the strategic plan, and the clearly articulated assessment framework,” said Edward MacKay, chair of the DEF board of trustees. The Davis Educational Foundation was established by Stanton and Elisabeth Davis after Stanton’s retirement as chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc.

The first-year disbursement of the grant will support hiring a director of Experiential Learning, providing professional development for faculty and staff, and broadening of the college’s third annual Innovation Challenge (IC). The IC is a three-day event in which students work in teams and explore the intersection of social relationships, business economics, public education, and social justice. Over the past two years, Elms students have developed creative ideas to alleviate homelessness and address bullying. The upcoming Innovation Challenge in the fall 2020 semester will expand participation from 60 students to the entire first-year class.

“I’m looking forward to working with our experiential learning committee and helping our faculty and staff embed experiential learning into our curriculum and co-curricular activities, so that every student can benefit from this opportunity,” said Beryl Hoffman, co-chair of the Natural Science, Mathematics and Technology Division, associate professor of Computer Science, and project director for the grant.

The ELMS – Real World Ready! learning initiative and the DEF grant build on the philanthropic scholarship funding currently available to students through the donor-funded Keating Schneider Experiential Learning Fund and the Elms Advantage Internship program.

Zoo at Forest Park to Host Virtual Trivia Night on July 29

By BusinessWest Staff July 24, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park will host a virtual Trivia Night on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m.

The event will take place on Zoom and will consist of four rounds of 15 questions. All questions are animal-themed, to some extent, but cover a wide range of topics including TV, film, literature, sports, music, and more. Players can use either a smartphone or a second browser to submit answers during the game.

“We want to provide safe and engaging activities for the community during this time when people are staying home,” said Gabry Tyson, development associate at the Zoo in Forest Park. “Our goal with this Trivia Night is to offer a fun alternative to a night out.”

To play, participants are encouraged to donate what they would spend on a typical Saturday night out; the zoo is recommending $25 per player. Donations can be made at www.forestparkzoo.org/events-1/trivia-night and will help pay for animal care as the zoo continues to struggle with limitations related to COVID-19.

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.

For more information, contact Tyson at (413) 733-2251, ext. 304 or [email protected].

Florence Bank Gives $7,500 to Easthampton Community Center

By BusinessWest Staff July 23, 2020

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank donated $7,500 to the Easthampton Community Center to support its Food Pantry Program that serves 22 towns throughout the Pioneer Valley.

The Easthampton Community Center’s Food Pantry currently provides food each month to 6,000 food-insecure individuals in need, including more than 600 children in the greater Easthampton area through the Kid’s Summer Pantry Program.

The Easthampton Community Center has been a dependable resource in the Easthampton community for 46 years. The core of the Community Center’s mission is to provide services and assistance to residents through its Food Pantry, Community Care Kitchen, and Clothing Closet programs. Additionally, the Community Center serves as a meeting space for community groups and celebratory gatherings.

“We are pleased to be able to contribute to the Easthampton Community Center so they can continue to serve the people of the Greater Easthampton area with the essential resources offered through their Food Pantry,” said Florence Bank President and CEO Kevin Day.

Added Robin Bialecki, Easthampton Community Center’s executive director, “since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Easthampton Community Center has seen a huge influx in the number of individuals in need. Donations like this from Florence Bank will help keep our mission sustainable and strong during this challenging time.”

Dress for Success Announces Mentorship Collaboration with the Links Inc.

By BusinessWest Staff July 23, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts announced a partnership with the Greater Springfield chapter of the Links Inc. Founded in 1946, the Links Inc. is an international, not-for-profit organization that brings together professional women of color to serve their communities through volunteerism and philanthropy. Its ultimate goal is to sustain the culture and economic survival of African-Americans and people of African ancestry.

Formed in 1986, the Greater Springfield Chapter of the Links Inc. is one of 288 chapters. Greater Springfield chapter President Danielle Williams noted that “the goals of Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts align well with the chapter’s operations in five facet areas: services to youth, the arts, national trends and services, international trends and services, and health and human services.”

Pia Flanagan, chair of the chapter’s national trends and services facet, has identified a partnership with Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts as an endeavor that would benefit the chapter’s target community.

The work of the Links Inc. aligns well with the mission of Dress for Success, specifically the Margaret Fitzgerald Mentor Program. This program, named for a Physics Department secretary from Mount Holyoke College who provided help and encouragement for women entering that male-dominated field in the 1970s, pairs women who are overcoming great odds to achieve economic independence with professional women who volunteer to work with them one-on-one. Together, they establish individual goals and work on self-esteem, résumé building, workplace etiquette, interview skills, work/life balance, and more. By establishing a trusting rapport and sharing the wisdom of experience, mentors helps move their mentees from career readiness to action. Though the mentorships last one year, the impact lasts a lifetime.

Beginning on Aug. 14, women from the Greater Springfield chapter of the Links Inc. will serve as mentors to women of color who have been recruited to the Margaret Fitzgerald Mentor Program from both Dress for Success programs as well as their partners in the community.

“This is a unique opportunity for the mentees that we are recruiting,” said Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Margaret Tantillo. “Being able to learn from the accomplished, dynamic, and compassionate women of the Links Incorporated will bring them opportunities to establish or further their careers in ways that they might not have been able to otherwise.”

The mentorships will continue until August 2021, when the mentees will be invited to join the Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Site-readiness Program Grants

By BusinessWest Staff July 23, 2020

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced more than $3.6 million for 12 projects — two of them in Western Mass. — in its fourth annual round of Site Readiness Program awards. These awards provide resources to municipalities, private-sector businesses, and nonprofit economic-development entities to help overcome obstacles to developing otherwise prime locations.

The funding announced this week will finance feasibility studies, master planning, environmental work, strategic land acquisition, and site improvements, resulting in critical additions to the Commonwealth’s inventory of large, development-ready sites.

“The Site Readiness Program is a key tool to help communities reach local and regional economic-development goals,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “These awards will assist in community-stabilization efforts, including downtown revitalization, helping advance prime locations to shovel readiness to spur investment and job growth.”

Among the two local grants is $265,000 to Carriage Grove in Belchertown. The Belchertown Economic Development and Industrial Corp. will use the funds to partially match the U.S. Economic Development Agency’s $550,000 grant for infrastructure improvements in Carriage Grove’s industrial district, supporting the construction of new roadway, sidewalks, utilities, and stormwater improvements.

The other local grant is $80,000 to Ludlow Mills Market in Ludlow. The Westmass Area Development Corp. will use the funds to update marketing data, prepare a strategic marketing plan, and prepare specific redevelopment buildout concepts for individual mill buildings and districts within the Ludlow Mills complex.

Administered by MassDevelopment, the Site Readiness Program aims to boost Massachusetts’ supply of large, well-located, project-ready sites; accelerate private-sector investment in industrial and commercial projects; and support the conversion of abandoned sites and obsolete facilities into clean, actively used, tax-generating properties.

“As outlined in our economic-development plan, ‘Partnerships for Growth,’ the Baker-Polito administration is committed to building vibrant communities in every region,” Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy said. “In the long term, the Site Readiness Program will help communities in recovery as they prepare sites for development projects that help build vibrancy in their neighborhoods, on main streets, and in industrial areas.”

Knights Of Columbus to Hold Golf Tournament at Crumpin-Fox on Aug. 21

By BusinessWest Staff July 23, 2020

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BERNARDSTON — On Friday, Aug. 21 at Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, the Greenfield Knights of Columbus Council #133 will host its seventh annual charity golf tournament. This year, the Greenfield Council #133 recognizes the United Arc as its tournament partner.

The event will be an 18 hole, four-person scramble with tee advantages for senior golfers. The entry fee of $125 per person includes greens fees, carts, use of the practice range, and prizes for the winners. A $35 gift card will be given to all golfers, which can be used at any time for meals, merchandise, or golf-related items.

Raffle tickets will be sold, with prizes including a three-day Cape Cod vacation, a sports package, golf certificates, a ‘mystery box’ provided by the United Arc, restaurant certificates, auto packages, and much more. A hole-in-one contest will offer a chance to win a new car or other significant prizes.

In addition to the United Arc, the proceeds from the event will be used to fund a number of Council #133’s worthy causes in Greenfield and Franklin County, including the Pan Mass Challenge, Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Wheeling for Healing, Farren Hospital’s Gift of Light, the Greenfield Homeless Shelter, monthly community meals, high-school scholarships, honoring veterans on Memorial Day and having Wreaths Across America wreaths placed on graves at Christmas, several youth sports programs, and more.

To sign up or for more information, call Lou Grader at (413) 774-2848, Dan Arsenault at (413) 774-5258, Bob Wanczyk at (413) 774-2465, Paul Doran at (413) 522-1800, or Joe Ruscio at (413) 768-9876.

WNEU to Offer Master of Science Program in Construction Management

By BusinessWest Staff July 22, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) announced the addition of a new master of science program in construction management to the list of graduate-degree offerings.

“Construction management is defined as a professional service that uses specialized project-management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end,” said Kenneth Lee, founding chair for the Construction Management department, as well as professor and chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at WNEU.

U.S. News and World Report ranks construction manager first in “Best Construction Jobs” and 43rd in “100 Best Jobs” with a low unemployment rate of 2.3%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics website shows that the job outlook growth (2016-26) for Construction Managers is 11% (faster than average), with a median salary of $93,370 per year.

“Construction projects can range from improving intersection traffic flows to massive, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects with a decade-long development environment, each [needing] specialized people with specialized skill sets to manage,” said Christian Salmon, assistant professor of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management at WNEU.

With courses rooted in civil engineering, industrial engineering, and engineering management, the program strives to provide a well-rounded knowledge base in engineering as it pertains to construction management. Elective opportunities in business and management will give students a perspective into the business world that will prepare them for management and leadership roles.

“The MS in construction management is a great fit with our existing undergraduate and graduate programs offered by our College of Engineering,” said Matthew Fox, executive director of Graduate Admissions. “We continue to accept applications for new graduate candidates, and those starting the construction management program this fall will be able to earn their master’s in as few as 18 months studying part-time or in one year studying full-time.”

The program is tailored for students to choose from three options to complete the degree. The all-course option allows students to complete the 10 graduate courses that include open electives, choosing from courses in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering as well as engineering management and business. Through the project or thesis options, students will work with a faculty advisor to take a deeper dive in a topic of interest, culminating in a final report and presentation.

Applications are now being accepted for the MS in construction management program. Classes begin Sept. 28. To learn more, call the Office of Graduate Studies at (413) 782-1517 or e-mail [email protected].

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