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Peter Gagliardi, President and CEO of Way Finders

By George O'Brien February 5, 2019

Class of 2019 Difference Makers

He’s Spent a Career Bringing Home the Power of Collaboration

Like most school teachers working in the early ’70s, Peter Gagliardi needed something to do during the summer — not just to keep him busy, but to help with cash flow during those 10 weeks when there were no paychecks coming in.

Early in the summer of 1973, his search for such an employment opportunity took him to a nonprofit called Rural Housing Improvement Inc. in Winchendon. After being told there were no part-time, temporary jobs to be had at the agency, he was further informed of a full-time, permanent position as director of property management that he might pursue if he was interested.

After doing a little soul searching — OK, a lot of soul searching — he convinced himself that he was interested.

“I had just signed a tenured contract, but I resigned and took a job with an organization that had secure funding for 30 days,” he said in a voice that didn’t accurately reflect the sizable risk he was taking. “And I’ve been doing housing ever since.”

It was a big decision for the Gagliardi family, and, as things would turn out, a big one for countless other families as well.

Indeed, that job with a fledgling nonprofit would, as he said, lead to a career in housing. But actually, it’s been a career in much more than that. In the nearly 30 years he’s been president and CEO of Way Finders, the agency formerly known as HAPHousing and before that the Housing Allowance Project, he has helped to greatly expand both the mission and the nonprofit’s influence far beyond its original charge — providing housing vouchers for those in need.

“I had just signed a tenured contract, but I resigned and took a job with an organization that had secure funding for 30 days.”

While it still helps individuals and families secure a roof over their heads through vouchers and creation of new affordable-housing projects, it now helps people in many other ways, as its relatively new name suggests.

It helps them secure employment through job-training initiatives, for example, and also enables individuals to become homeowners by helping them save money, improve their credit, and take the other steps needed to buy a house. And it has stepped forward to help change the trajectory of entire blocks and neighborhoods.

That was the case on Byers Street in Springfield, a half-mile-long stretch that borders the Springfield Armory property and, ironically enough, sits across Pearl Street from Springfield Police headquarters. Ironic because, by the late ’90s, Byers Street had become a hot spot for crime and, in most all ways, a blighted area.

It was (note the past tense) defined by perhaps its most famous, or infamous, piece of real estate — the Rainville Hotel.

Peter Gagliardi stands in front of the Way Finders-managed properties on Byers Street in Springfield, an area that has become a “different place” since the agency became involved.

“It was notorious,” said Gagliardi, flashing back 15 to 20 years, adding that it had become a center for drug dealing and other illegal activities, and just one of several properties that were causing problems for abutters that included Springfield Technical Community College, the Quadrangle, St. Luke’s Home (operated by the Sisters of Providence), the Diocese of Springfield, the Armory Street Commons apartment complex, and others.

HAPHousing stepped forward, partnered with other agencies (more on this later), and changed the fortunes of that area by taking down some derelict buildings and fixing up others. Today, it manages the Rainville, now an apartment complex, and several other properties, and the change on the street is palpable.

“You’re seeing other property owners on the street investing in their homes,” said Gagliardi, pointing out such initiatives as he walked the length of Byers Street with BusinessWest recently. “It’s a much better place now.”

The same can be said of the Old Hill section of the city, another area where Way Finders worked, again in partnership with other agencies and especially Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services, to bring about positive change in many ways. Dozens of new homes have been built, dozens more have been renovated, and scores of vacant lots have been put to better uses. Most importantly, residents are taking pride in their neighborhood — as well as responsibility for it — and the fabric of that neighborhood is becoming stronger.

“You’re seeing other property owners on the street investing in their homes. It’s a much better place now.”

“There’s always more to do, but Old Hill is a different place,” said Gagliardi. “Since the houses were built that we’ve been involved with, people are choosing to buy homes there; that was just not happening before.”

In a way, Byers Street, Old Hill, and what’s happened in those areas have become living symbols of Gagliardi’s energetic and imaginative approach to fulfilling and expanding the stated mission at Way Finders — “to light pathways and open doors to homes and communities where people thrive.”

And they serve to help explain why he has long been a real Difference Maker in this region.

Keys to Success

They call them ‘Success Stories,’ and that’s pretty much an understatement.

These are poignant vignettes, if you will, created to help convey the many ways that Way Finders has evolved as an agency and how it has helped change the lives of the people it has touched.

People like Charles Winston, the single father of a 7-year-old boy, who was unemployed and living in a one-bedroom apartment with his son when he enrolled in Way Finders’ Family Self-sufficiency (FSS) Program in 2014. He knew what he wanted to do — buy a home of his own someday — but also knew he had a laundry list of things he needed help with, from reliable childcare to a dependable vehicle; from full-time employment to credit repair. Long story short, Way Finders and its FSS program helped with all that. He secured a job with UPS, improved his credit score to 738, saved $22,391 in an escrow account established for him to buy a house, and in 2017, he became a home owner.

Peter Gagliardi and his staff at Way Finders have helped write many different kinds of success stories in recent years.

And also people like Minerva Gonzalez, who witnessed a sharp decline in the neighborhood in Holyoke in which she grew up and was now raising a family, and became determined to do something about it, only she didn’t know where or how to begin.

After enrolling in Way Finders’ Resident Leadership Program, she soon learned that community leaders often have a stronger voice than city officials. And she used hers to bring about change at H.B. Lawrence Elementary School and, specifically, a host of improvements to its playground.

You don’t see Peter Gagliardi’s picture accompanying these success stories. Instead, you see Charles Winston proudly holding up the keys to his house, and Minerva Gonzalez sitting atop a piece of playground equipment at her kids’ school.

But he had a big hand in writing them, a pattern that began way back in 1973 when he decided to leave the classroom and take that full-time job with Rural Housing Improvement Inc.

But our story actually begins several years earlier, when Gagliardi was attending college. He met a volunteer with VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) who was working in his hometown of Athol, and she introduced him to a housing problem he never knew existed.

“She showed me some atrocious housing conditions that people were living in and really brought the issue home,” he recalled. “I never thought about us having poor people as neighbors — they were all friends. I didn’t think about people living in really terrible living conditions, but there were some, and there weren’t a lot of alternatives for people.

“I learned a little bit, and then I went off and finished school, did the teaching thing, and along came a job that was pretty much serendipity,” he went on, retracing the start of his new career. “It got me involved in housing, and it became clear pretty quickly that this is where I should be.”

At Rural Housing Improvement Inc., Gagliardi worked for a boss who gave him what he called “a wide-open portfolio,” and he took full advantage, spending 13 years at the organization, rising to the rank of associate executive director, and, most importantly, learning a number of lessons he would apply later in his career, starting with his next stop.

“Along came a job that was pretty much serendipity. It got me involved in housing, and it became clear pretty quickly that this is where I should be.”

That would be at the recently created Mass. Housing Partnership, part of the Executive Office of Communities and Development, in 1986.

There, he worked under Amy Anthony, who was, ironically enough, the first executive director of the Housing Allowance Project and would become a titan within the affordable-housing industry, transforming Massachusetts into a national leader in that realm (she passed away last December).

Gagliardi was recruited to be director of field operations for the Mass. Housing Partnership, and his job was to work with communities across the state to develop what were known as ‘local housing partnerships.’

Peter Gagliardi says the Healthy Hill Initiative in Springfield’s Old Hill neighborhood is just one example of the power of collaboration.

“The concept was, if you bring people together from different sectors and start focusing on the problem, then the interaction will add to the value of the work that you do,” he explained. “You have the private sector, the public sector, and representatives of the community … you’re tackling a common problem, and by doing it together, you get a better result than if any one of those sectors tried to do it on their own.”

And results were achieved, he said, adding that Massachusetts soon set the tone for affordable-housing programs nationwide through imaginative, partnership-driven initiatives that changed the landscape in all kinds of ways.

“That was a very dynamic time in housing in Massachusetts,” he recalled. “The governor [Michael Dukakis] was putting resources into it — these were the days of the Massachusetts Miracle — and allotted programs were created in Massachusetts, many of which still exist today,” he told BusinessWest. “We became the envy of all the states in the country with the variety of programs we had and the effectiveness of those programs.”

Living Proof

Gagliardi would eventually take the role of director of Private Housing at the Mass. Housing Partnership and would stay in that role for roughly a year.

By the end of 1990, however, the Dukakis administration was coming to an end, and he was looking for his next challenge.

He found it as president and CEO of the Housing Allowance Project, a position that, in many ways, took him back to his work with Rural Housing Improvement Inc. and the front lines of the housing problem in the western part of the state.

Over the past 28 years, the agency has grown and diversified its portfolio of services largely out of necessity, in a way that makes its mission more holistic in nature and worthy of that name Way Finders.

Gagliardi put all this into some kind of perspective:

“I think the most significant thing we’ve done is bring together a variety of services, all of which are complementary,” he explained. “We’ve built the strength and the reputation to take on new challenges as they arise. More than any one specific program, what we’ve been able to do is generate impact for the community and the people we work with across a wide range of programmatic activities.”

To explain this expansion of the mission, he returned to Byers Street, literally, where he pointed to the buildings, including the Rainville, that have been transformed from eyesores into attractive affordable housing, and talked about how it happened.

“This was one of Springfield’s darkest hours in a lot of ways,” he said, while setting the tone and explaining how Byers came to be the way it was. “Jobs had been declining for many years, people left their housing, places were vacant and abandoned; it was very difficult circumstances.”

The agency’s work there is a solid example of the importance of partnerships and bringing together groups with common goals to accomplish something they could not have done on their own, he said, adding that efforts to revitalize the area led to the creation of the Armory/Quadrangle Civic Assoc., which is still active today.

“We took the experience of doing some affordable-housing development, but in an urban setting, to use it as a way of bringing positive change to a neighborhood,” he said, adding that the agency brought various officials and groups to see what was done there. And the results would inspire an even bigger initiative.

“When we had an open house for our second project there on Byers Street, we brought some people down in a bus from the Old Hill neighborhood,” he recalled. “And I can remember the head of the Old Hill Neighborhood Council saying, ‘why can’t we do this in my neighborhood?’”

Soon thereafter, they did, in what became perhaps an even better example of the power of partnerships.

By the early 2000s, there were 150 vacant lots in Old Hill, a neighborhood in the vicinity of Springfield College, which represented maybe 10% of all the residential lots.

“We knew we couldn’t just go in, do a couple of houses, and make a difference — we needed a different strategy,” he explained, adding that, in collaboration with a host of partners, including the college, Habitat for Humanity, the neighborhood council, Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services, Revitalize Community Development Corp., and others, a plan was crafted to acquire many of the vacant lots (often from the city in tax title) and putting new homes on them.

Meanwhile, many other homes were rehabbed, and a host of agencies came together for what became known as the Healthy Hill Initiative, a project focused on two of the primary social determinants of health — public safety and access to physical activity.

“The secret to success, in my mind, is collaboration,” he told BusinessWest. “One of the things that I’m mindful of is that we would not have done any of this on our own.”

He was talking about Old Hill, but that sentiment applies to many of the initiatives the agency involves itself with, and collaboration is just one of the managerial mindsets that Gagliardi has brought with him to work for the past 45 years or so.

“We’ve built the strength and the reputation to take on new challenges as they arise. More than any one specific program, what we’ve been able to do is generate impact for the community and the people we work with across a wide range of programmatic activities.”

Overall, he said his goal has been to hire people who, like him, have a passion for this kind of work and can realize that, while the work is often difficult and bound tightly in red tape, there are many rewards.

“We’re working here because, at the end of the day when we go home, sometimes tired from all the complexities of the programs we run, we can take pride in the fact that, because of what we did today, somebody is in housing they wouldn’t otherwise have had,” he told BusinessWest. “It might be a homeless family has found a place to call home or a family that was in danger of being evicted has solved their problem. That’s much different than coming home and saying, ‘well, I made another buck for the shareholders,’ and that’s what keeps us coming back the next day.”

Looking back on that fateful decision he made back in 1973, he said he has no regrets at all and is simply thankful for that bit of serendipity.

“It’s been good work,” he said with a wide smile on his face. “There is where I should have been.”

Bottom Line

As he talked about his work with Mass. Housing Partnership, Gagliardi took a few minutes to reflect on the many ways Amy Anthony influenced his career.

“She was inspiring,” he told BusinessWest. “She was full of energy and open to ideas. I would go to her with an idea, she’d think about it, we’d talk about it, and she’d say, ‘OK, I like it; run with it.’”

One could use many of those same descriptive words and phrases when talking about her eventual successor. Also full of energy and open to ideas, he has built upon her legacy and helped write countless success stories like those mentioned earlier.

And he’s come a long way since he stepped into the offices of the Rural Housing Improvement Inc. looking for a summer job. Instead he found a career and, indirectly, a path to the stage at the Log Cabin on March 30, where he’ll be honored for what he has truly become.

A real Difference Maker.

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

Michelle Chase

By BusinessWest Staff April 17, 2017

40 Under 40 The Class of 2017

Assistant Vice President, PeoplesBank; Age 39

Michelle Chase

Michelle Chase says she has a simple, yet quite poignant outlook on her career, parenting, and … every facet of her life, really.

“With whatever I’m doing, whether its running, with the kids, at work … I’m always trying to think of a way where I can leave my mark, or I can leave my legacy,” she explained, adding that she believes she’s been quite successful in those efforts to date.

As she elaborated, she started with a reference to a quarterly coffee hour she spearheaded at PeoplesBank, where she has been employed since 2011, currently serving as assistant vice president and manager of the branch in Westfield.

“A member of senior management speaks at that coffee hour about their career development and how they got to where they are — the career path they took, the mistakes they made, the things they did well,” she said of the gatherings, staged at the institution’s headquarters in Holyoke. “And it has spread like wildfire at the bank; we’ve run out of room for the people who want to attend. I left my mark — that event will continue long after I leave the bank.”

Chase is also leaving a mark, her mark, in the community through contributions to groups and causes ranging from the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (where she volunteers with everything from the CEO luncheons to dodgeball) to the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce; from Habitat for Humanity to the Springfield Boys & Girls Club.

She brought this passion to serve and help others together with another recently developed passion — running — to help in the fight against breast cancer. Indeed, soon after her best friend was diagnosed with that disease, she organized a 5k race called the Breast Run Ever.

And she believes she’s making her mark as a parent through … well, all of the above, by setting a solid example for her children, daughter Emma Daunais, 14, and son Chase Daunais, 11.

“One of the reasons why I do the things I do within the community is to lead by example and hope that these are things that they pick up and they want to do themselves someday,” she explained. “I’d love it if they’d say, ‘my mom did these things, and I want to follow that lead.’”

As she said, she likes to leave her mark, and it’s a mark of excellence and commitment to the community.

—George O’Brien

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 9, 2014

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

610 Smith Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $135,200
Buyer: Jon S. Redmond
Seller: Ann M. Powers
Date: 08/08/14

BUCKLAND

9 Martin Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $203,200
Buyer: Roger J. Purington
Seller: Brian A. Willis
Date: 07/31/14

15 Walker Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $196,200
Buyer: Richard B. Mosher
Seller: Donna Heussler
Date: 07/31/14

CHARLEMONT

Mountain Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Beth Taylor
Seller: Annie E. Rancourt
Date: 07/28/14

2231 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: RAE Properties LLC
Seller: Peter T. Curtis
Date: 08/08/14

COLRAIN

17 Coombs Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Adam W. Phillips
Seller: Jane E. Johnson
Date: 07/31/14

CONWAY

511 Boyden Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Rebecca Shwartz
Seller: Christopher F. Savidge
Date: 07/31/14

96 Hart Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $457,912
Buyer: Luke N. Meyer
Seller: Luke N. Meyer
Date: 08/04/14

880 Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shawn R. Mulcahy
Seller: Nancy T. Winter RET
Date: 07/31/14

DEERFIELD

330 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Hilchey
Seller: Frederick B. Macdonald
Date: 08/01/14

22 Old Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Academy Deerfield
Date: 07/29/14

ERVING

18 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ty A. Bordeaux
Seller: Donald E. Ducharme
Date: 07/28/14

GILL

24 Green Hill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Laura M. Wiancko
Seller: Mackin, Helen, (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

19 Riverview Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Jenna M. Carme
Seller: Jeffrey Kocsis
Date: 07/31/14

GREENFIELD

10 Beacon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

128 Bungalow Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Robert H. Haigh
Seller: Gilmore RT
Date: 07/29/14

42 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas D. Murphy
Seller: Margaret Vincent
Date: 08/01/14

748 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Edward J. McCarthy
Seller: Robert J. Martin
Date: 07/30/14

29 Davenport Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Karen A. Pleasant
Seller: JLM Builders Inc.
Date: 08/01/14

55 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Jones
Seller: Helen C. Otte
Date: 07/28/14

14 East Wayland Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Rachel Bergstrom
Seller: Jeffery A. Hardy
Date: 07/30/14

36 Fairview St. East
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Betty L. Sawyer
Seller: Angela S. Hagen
Date: 07/29/14

18 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jacob W. Ford
Seller: Daniel M. Mahoney
Date: 07/31/14

149 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Amy J. Yankowski
Seller: Matthew L. Schmookler
Date: 07/30/14

30 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Silas Cutler
Seller: Donna L. Macnicol
Date: 08/05/14

17 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,900
Buyer: Steve M. Patenaude
Seller: Laura J. Haggerty
Date: 08/08/14

64 North St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

19 Oak Hill Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $237,400
Buyer: Brian A. Willis
Seller: Mary A. Morris
Date: 07/31/14

60 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Steven A. Shumway
Seller: Francis D. Kelly
Date: 08/01/14

17 Park Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Brenda E. Jurach
Seller: Hawkins IRT
Date: 07/31/14

189 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: BRYCAR LLC
Seller: Cosenzi Automotive Realty
Date: 07/29/14

191 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: BRYCAR LLC
Seller: Cosenzi Automotive Realty
Date: 07/29/14

HAWLEY

92 Middle Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Leslie E. Clark
Seller: Dennis Anderson
Date: 08/08/14

LEVERETT

20 2 Mile Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Michael J. Pistrich
Seller: Albert L. Shane
Date: 07/30/14

MONTAGUE

11 Chester St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Jessica H. Pleasant
Seller: Eugene J. Leveille
Date: 08/06/14

13 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Erin M. Herzig
Seller: Jane A. Kane
Date: 07/28/14

112 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Dennis E. Estabrook
Seller: Brion J. Over
Date: 07/29/14

159 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Jane E. Burkhardt
Seller: Albert R. Wills
Date: 08/08/14

98 West Mineral Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Robert H. Rice
Seller: Andrew Carson
Date: 08/05/14

NORTHFIELD

26 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Deborah H. White
Seller: Christine M. Harris
Date: 08/08/14

12 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Christine M. Harris
Seller: Steven M. Patenaude
Date: 08/08/14

184 Winchester Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Barton
Seller: Ann V. Valentine
Date: 08/01/14

ORANGE

57 Camp Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Sharon T. Paquette
Seller: Shirley A. Demers
Date: 07/29/14

12-14 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Chen Lin LLC
Seller: Woods, Linda, (Estate)
Date: 07/31/14

24 Johnson Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Hometown Bank
Seller: Elaine M. Bessette
Date: 07/30/14

284 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $286,966
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Fred A. Denne
Date: 08/01/14

36 Robin Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Eric R. McAllister
Seller: Molly G. Lyman
Date: 08/08/14

159 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $136,785
Buyer: Athol Credit Union
Seller: Lewis P. Beaulier
Date: 08/07/14

30 Whitney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wayne Whitmore
Seller: Orange Post 172 American Legion
Date: 08/01/14

SHUTESBURY

14 Great Pines Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Catherine J. Oprava
Seller: Elizabeth M. Goodwin
Date: 08/08/14

12 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Donna L. Macnicol
Seller: Hsu Tung Ku
Date: 07/29/14

542 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Kater
Seller: John H. Dawson
Date: 07/29/14

SUNDERLAND

503 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Carol F. Ryan
Date: 07/29/14

158 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Martha E. Lorantos
Seller: Edward J. Golden
Date: 08/06/14

162 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $220,400
Buyer: Amy Beth
Seller: Martha E. Lorantos
Date: 08/06/14

254 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ellen Carroll-McLane
Seller: John F. Hassay
Date: 07/30/14

64 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Dennis G. Bastarche
Seller: Katelynn A. Keir
Date: 08/04/14

WENDELL

215 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: George Louro
Seller: Adam W. Stubbins
Date: 08/06/14

11 Stone Cut Off Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jessalyn L. Zaykoski
Seller: Jonathan Janes
Date: 08/06/14

3 Wren Gould Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $172,817
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Linda F. Gillis
Date: 07/30/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

23 Albert St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Armand S. Berthiaume
Seller: Richard F. Champagne
Date: 08/01/14

519 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Siarhei Siarheyev
Seller: Vadim Kot
Date: 07/28/14

45 Cricket Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Moriarty
Seller: Richard P. Isom
Date: 08/05/14

44 Deering St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Alyssa Soriano
Seller: Igor Tatarchuk
Date: 07/31/14

38 Fairview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Russell G. Nash
Seller: E. S. Damon
Date: 08/05/14

45 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Kathleen Stagnaro TR
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 08/08/14

94 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael F. Sullivan
Seller: Christopher J. Moriarty
Date: 08/05/14

1095 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Albert G. Aldrich
Seller: Samantha M. Link
Date: 07/31/14

336-344 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $841,000
Buyer: Ashakrishna LLC
Seller: K Brothers LLC
Date: 07/31/14

41 Provin Mountain Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mary C. Champagne
Seller: George C. Leon
Date: 08/01/14

1023 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Michael D. Moran
Seller: Randall W. Schott
Date: 07/28/14

144 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Yekaterina Vilkhovoy
Seller: Sergey Polevoy
Date: 07/30/14

416 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael Roy
Seller: Lisa Milotte
Date: 07/31/14

BRIMFIELD

110 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jason F. Czech
Seller: Allison Zak
Date: 08/08/14

27 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Rick T. Zak
Seller: Thomas R. Clay
Date: 08/08/14

304 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Herbie F. Bohnet
Seller: Paul M. Opalinski
Date: 08/08/14

CHICOPEE

14 Baril Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Cesar A. Lopez
Seller: Thomas C. Grandfield
Date: 07/30/14

98 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Mac Crespo
Seller: Jonathan J. Haluch
Date: 08/08/14

38 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Namig Mamedov
Seller: Nataliya V. Pugach
Date: 08/08/14

120 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Jeffery A. Lovell
Seller: Hooper, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

152 Center St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hann Realty LLC
Seller: MJP Realty LLC
Date: 07/31/14

80 Deroy Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Tina L. Malave
Seller: Richard K. Morse
Date: 07/30/14

37 Devlin Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $266,483
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Dianne Baribeault
Date: 08/08/14

81 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ronald T. Cierpial
Seller: Roberta C. Smith
Date: 07/31/14

104 Fairway Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: David I. Dossantos
Seller: Neil A. Robb
Date: 08/08/14

45 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Malooly
Seller: James L. Lariviere
Date: 07/31/14

46 Greenwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Louis F. Rosario
Seller: Alan B. Czerniak
Date: 07/31/14

65 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Richard A. Jones
Seller: George R. Innes
Date: 08/08/14

10 Marguerite St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Jason R. Cienciwa
Seller: Lillian T. Sheehan
Date: 08/08/14

903 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Carlos R. Barbosa
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 07/29/14

94 Mount Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: Trevor D. Czepiel
Seller: Richard W. Rattell
Date: 07/31/14

89 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Kathleen A. Gagnon
Seller: David Dossantos
Date: 08/08/14

104 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Yi L. Guo
Seller: Joseph M. Proulx
Date: 08/01/14

120 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jose F. Monroy
Seller: Jodi M. Craven
Date: 08/05/14

330 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Alanna M. Lunden
Seller: Diane C. Lombardino
Date: 07/29/14

116 Sunflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Vadnais
Seller: Steven P. Hebert
Date: 07/31/14

157 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,400
Buyer: Robert J. King
Seller: Roger P. Helie
Date: 08/05/14

42 Van Horn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Sean P. Collins
Seller: Miodonka, Evelyn, (Estate)
Date: 07/30/14

78 Willwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Sosnin
Seller: Theresa E. Rondeau
Date: 07/28/14

69 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Esmilda Camacho
Seller: David C. Labrie
Date: 07/28/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Anne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Ann M. Urban
Seller: Juli K. Ireland
Date: 08/04/14

14 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kaymar Rahmani-Kia
Seller: Carla L. Hoffman
Date: 08/01/14

195 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Joseph E. Godard
Seller: Ronald A. Mattson
Date: 07/28/14

5 Crestview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $498,000
Buyer: Robb
Seller: Louis A. Aveyard
Date: 08/08/14

109 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Barry W. Ross
Seller: Peter Zinger
Date: 08/01/14

326 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jameson R. Williams
Seller: Michele Miranda
Date: 07/29/14

386 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Felix Feliciano
Seller: Kevin J. Czaplicki
Date: 07/31/14

94 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Erika L. Martinez
Seller: Beverly J. Wing
Date: 08/01/14

8 Indiana St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Heney
Seller: Robert E. Tirrell
Date: 07/30/14

45 Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: O’Leary Vincunas LLC
Seller: BSSD Realty LLC
Date: 07/30/14

264 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Keith M. Ireland
Seller: Mieczyslaw J. Stachowicz
Date: 08/05/14

860 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Melissa K. Turmel
Seller: Kenneth A. Alexander
Date: 08/06/14

3 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $369,550
Buyer: Jorge M. Morgado
Seller: Robert Thomas Construction LLC
Date: 08/08/14

GRANVILLE

321 Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nathaniel O. Woodger
Seller: Thomas B. Woodger

692 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ellen F. Furman
Seller: Baldis & Frank Inc.
Date: 08/07/14

HAMPDEN

19 Circleview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Emmanuel C. Adames
Seller: Richard P. Ballou
Date: 07/28/14

6 Pinewood Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Fresh Pinewood LLC
Seller: Frederick S. Tuttle
Date: 08/05/14

7 Steiger Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Dunne
Seller: Rene V. Herbert
Date: 07/30/14

23 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Kielbania
Seller: Michael J. Vachon
Date: 07/30/14

HOLLAND

168 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Joel Wilson
Seller: Ann L. Beane
Date: 07/31/14

HOLYOKE

138 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: William U. Ramirez
Seller: William Ramirez
Date: 08/01/14

16 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Shane D. Harrington
Seller: Eleanor B. Macdonald
Date: 07/31/14

103 County Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Nathan B. Aube
Seller: William L. McCreary
Date: 08/01/14

56 Jefferson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: David W. Scruggs
Seller: Willilam B. McDonough
Date: 07/31/14

77-79 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Robert E. Olmstead
Seller: Enola K. Nelson
Date: 08/01/14

16 Sylvia Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mary A. Carrasquillo
Seller: Catherine M. Fleming
Date: 08/08/14

LONGMEADOW

134 Ashford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Russell J. Dupere
Seller: Michael Muratore
Date: 07/31/14

119 Belleclaire Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brian D. Osborne
Seller: James V. Barilaro
Date: 08/01/14

329 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Michele R. Miranda
Seller: Michael C. Calvanese
Date: 07/31/14

14 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Patrick P. Dippel
Seller: Bruce Winer
Date: 08/07/14

82 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Craig T. Shapiro
Seller: Robert J. Langone
Date: 07/31/14

53 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,500
Buyer: Peter A. Santos
Seller: J. L. Muratore-Pallatino
Date: 07/31/14

105 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: I Buysellhomes LLC
Seller: Ryan M. Hollister
Date: 08/01/14

35 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $576,000
Buyer: Srinivasa B. Gutta
Seller: Kevin P. Asher
Date: 08/01/14

26 Lees Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Patrick D. Malloy
Seller: George M. Schmeck
Date: 07/30/14

797 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Clifford G. Scott
Seller: Peter A. Santos
Date: 07/31/14

812 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Sequoia Props Realty LLC
Seller: Haddad, Helen M., (Estate)
Date: 08/06/14

6 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: John Lanucha
Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC
Date: 08/06/14

175 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Robert Aldrich
Seller: Emily A. Osborne
Date: 08/01/14

260 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Louise R. Lamountain
Seller: Eric Shapiro
Date: 08/06/14

LUDLOW

1582 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James D. Coley
Seller: Gary C. Butler
Date: 08/01/14

113 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Wieslaw Krol
Seller: Pamela J. Cronin
Date: 08/01/14

85 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Paul J. Sagan
Seller: Michael T. Peritore
Date: 07/29/14

71 Fairview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Zelia Mendes
Seller: Mark A. Augusto
Date: 07/31/14

84 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jane E. Costa
Seller: Maryann Scyocurka
Date: 08/05/14

Mountainview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kara Ribeiro
Seller: Melanie L. Sagan
Date: 07/29/14

278 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nuno Cadete
Seller: Isidoro P. Fernandes
Date: 07/31/14

72 Stivens Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Craig Crowther
Seller: Wendy Newlands
Date: 07/28/14

59 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $354,500
Buyer: Isidoro P. Fernandes
Seller: Victor Rodrigues
Date: 08/05/14

MONSON

45 Bogan Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Russell A. Hedges
Seller: Roberta A. Bessette
Date: 08/07/14

15 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mark R. Hamel
Seller: Nazih Zebian
Date: 07/30/14

30 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christian J. Young
Seller: Donald B. Damario
Date: 07/30/14

35 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Victor T. Muller
Seller: Christian J. Young
Date: 07/30/14

56 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Bolduc
Seller: Roland W. Cardin
Date: 08/08/14

118 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Robert E. Ledoux
Seller: Patricia A. Muscaro
Date: 08/04/14

207 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Maiorano
Seller: Nancy A. Hurlburt
Date: 08/08/14

50 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: John H. Courtney
Seller: Marilyn Z. Duffy
Date: 07/31/14

PALMER

192 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jessica C. Carroll
Seller: Daniel P. King
Date: 08/08/14

23 East Palmer Park Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,500
Buyer: Frederick Lafortune
Seller: Nahabedian, Dennis P., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

92 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christian T. Leissner
Seller: Harry E. Murphy
Date: 07/30/14

1064 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sligo Realty Co. LLC
Seller: SUK RT
Date: 08/01/14

71-73 Summer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Alina R. Doble
Seller: Gene C. Majka
Date: 07/31/14

1139 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $543,000
Buyer: Sunshine Apartments Inc.
Seller: Robert V. Rapisarda
Date: 08/01/14

RUSSELL

100 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Patrick Lamora
Seller: Joseph W. Boisseau
Date: 07/31/14

SPRINGFIELD

121 Aldrew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Robert L. Rand
Seller: Linda Rodrigues
Date: 07/30/14

74-76 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Nanette Figueroa
Seller: Joy Reid
Date: 08/08/14

91 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Sandra E. Martinez
Seller: Dimas Cotto
Date: 08/06/14

46 Atwater Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Heriberto Flores
Seller: George A. Pelletier
Date: 07/31/14

48 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kevin R. O’Brien
Seller: Bernard Berard
Date: 08/07/14

901 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $1,386,496
Buyer: GHI Ventures LLC
Seller: GP Springfield MA Landlord
Date: 08/07/14

77 Boylston St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: Pearsonblue Development Co.
Date: 07/31/14

91 Briggs St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Erwin O. Greene
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 07/28/14

49 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Kristin L. Dominique
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 08/01/14

College St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

308 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Michael L. Artioli
Seller: Consuelo G. Bylow
Date: 07/28/14

253 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Alfredo Vega
Seller: Elizabeth P. Sullivan
Date: 08/01/14

137 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Smith
Seller: Alex B. Sales
Date: 07/30/14

6 Fayette St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $218,685
Buyer: Crystal L. Reid
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 08/08/14

166 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jasmin Carrasquillo
Seller: Karen S. Lucas
Date: 07/28/14

249 Garnet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 08/08/14

302 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Carmela Albano
Seller: JV Properties Inc.
Date: 08/06/14

29 Howard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

59 Howard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Blue Tarp Redevelopment LLC
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 07/31/14

29 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Wang Z. Hua
Seller: Mark D. Mason
Date: 08/05/14

Kenyon St. (ES)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

1623 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $9,000,000
Buyer: 15 Taylor LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/14

80 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $136,750
Buyer: Crystal D. Magill
Seller: Jessica A. Orcutt
Date: 07/30/14

173 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,979
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ronald Dorleans
Date: 07/31/14

212 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Vadim Gumenyuk
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 07/31/14

90 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,400
Buyer: Emely Figueroa
Seller: JD Ents. Property Management
Date: 07/30/14

140 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $243,317
Buyer: TD Bank
Seller: Keith A. Harrington
Date: 07/30/14

181 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Chad M. Bassett
Seller: Mike A. Rivera
Date: 07/30/14

230-232 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Boardwalk Apartments LLC
Seller: J. B. Camerlin RE
Date: 08/01/14

15 Overhill Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: David C. O’Neill
Seller: TJM Properties LLC
Date: 08/08/14

32 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Shaun H. Carpenter
Seller: Jason M. Boudreau
Date: 07/30/14

343-345 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Old Sudbury Realty LLC
Seller: Daniel Tebaldi
Date: 08/06/14

82 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Weiping Zeng
Seller: Stephen M. Lynch
Date: 08/04/14

126 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Pedro L. Velazquez
Seller: Robert V. Ackerman
Date: 07/29/14

1570 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jovanna A. Gomez
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/08/14

75 Prouty St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lorenzo M. Hall
Seller: Eric Clark
Date: 08/04/14

18 Rittenhouse Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Ellen L. Fotino
Seller: Kathleen L. Baker
Date: 08/01/14

32-34 Shattuck St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,260,000
Buyer: BH Kenyon LLC
Seller: Kenyon College Association
Date: 07/31/14

17 Sherwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pamela A. Greaney
Seller: Melissa Loureiro
Date: 07/31/14

83 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,666
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Scott B. Kier
Date: 07/31/14

80 Wheeler Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Joshua Ortas
Seller: Jonathan Damours
Date: 07/31/14

SOUTHWICK

20 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Harris
Seller: Joseph P. Brennan
Date: 07/29/14

62 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Marshall S. Harris
Seller: Mark D. Anderson
Date: 08/04/14

63 Hastings Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Glennice Flynn
Seller: Jean Lamoureaux
Date: 07/28/14

TOLLAND

154 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Albert P. Lenge
Seller: William H. Brennan
Date: 08/01/14

28 Otter Pond Trail
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Galgano
Seller: William N. Ale
Date: 08/08/14

WALES

22 Lynch Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Parker
Seller: Teresa M. Smart
Date: 07/31/14

17 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Mark P. Gelinas
Seller: Christopher B. Albrecht
Date: 08/01/14

WESTFIELD

9 Brenda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Samatha L. Whalen
Seller: Jeremy Ryser
Date: 08/08/14

5 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Dansereau
Seller: Christopher R. Carr
Date: 08/06/14

86 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Timothy L. Voudren
Seller: Lesley A. Phipps
Date: 08/07/14

7 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Christopher Lusignan
Seller: Robert C. Cote
Date: 07/31/14

86 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael J. Robienczak
Seller: Jennifer S. Crawford
Date: 08/08/14

98 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: William F. Barry
Seller: Nadeau, Jacqueline G., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/14

71 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Bara
Seller: Richard H. Meader
Date: 07/28/14

88 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Steven C. Scibelli
Seller: Donald L. Provo
Date: 08/07/14

158 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Mariana L. Albert
Seller: Richard J. Gogal
Date: 07/31/14

33 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Peter Strniste
Seller: Carlos E. Iglesias
Date: 07/29/14

27 Sterling St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Curry
Seller: Anne E. Norton-Graffum
Date: 07/30/14

88 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,839
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joshua M. Graveline
Date: 07/30/14

WILBRAHAM

10 Bradlind Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $149,290
Buyer: Candis A. Rose
Seller: Auzemda Rodrigues
Date: 07/31/14

18 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $488,250
Buyer: Scott J. Vasta
Seller: Leonard Viscito
Date: 08/01/14

5 Brookmont Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: V. L. Collins-English
Seller: Edward C. Hough
Date: 08/01/14

9 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Robert J. Shanley
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 08/08/14

18 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Orcutt
Seller: Anne E. Peplinski
Date: 07/30/14

510 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Michael A. Daniele
Seller: David R. Streeter
Date: 08/08/14

13 Peak Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Kevin Hinkamper
Seller: Edwin A. Whitman
Date: 08/01/14

3 Poplar Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nathan E. Dolley
Seller: Wei J. Zheng
Date: 08/01/14

274 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jason D. Christofori
Seller: Seper Hedayat-Zadeh
Date: 07/29/14

10-1/2 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Sharmaine Barone
Seller: Michael L. O’Rourke
Date: 08/08/14

4 White St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Partners LLC
Seller: Antonio Patullo
Date: 07/29/14

12 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: David R. Streeter
Seller: Sterling A. Orr
Date: 08/08/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

51 Althea St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Beaulieu
Seller: Michael P. Douthwright
Date: 07/31/14

18 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $146,200
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Scott D. Primack
Date: 08/06/14

112 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jeremy Page
Seller: William R. McCarthy
Date: 08/08/14

64-66 Elmdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: DJJ Investments LLC
Seller: John C. Cleveland
Date: 07/31/14

74 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Anne E. Davidson
Seller: Barbara A. Aldrich
Date: 07/31/14

43 Granger Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Jeanna M. Misischia
Seller: Richard C. Langevin
Date: 07/31/14

253 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Bruce M. Ruth
Seller: Matthew J. Beaulieu
Date: 07/31/14

60 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Heather M. McCarthy
Seller: Brian J. Rachmaciej
Date: 08/08/14

20 Penrose Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kathleen L. Baker
Seller: Tracy M. Smith
Date: 08/01/14

157 Quarry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Paul M. Bonavita
Seller: Carroll Ahearn-King
Date: 08/01/14

42 Salem St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Zaleski
Seller: Frederick Lafortune
Date: 07/31/14

12 South Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: JNM Realty LLC
Seller: G Cross LLC
Date: 08/01/14

21 Sweetfern Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Lawrence Walsh
Seller: Lauran Thompson
Date: 08/08/14

36 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Jaime L. Flores
Seller: Lawrence J. Walsh
Date: 08/08/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

40 Applewood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michael D. Ringler
Seller: Curt Tausky
Date: 07/31/14

100 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Bergan
Seller: Roland J. Chilton
Date: 08/05/14

131 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael J. Beganny
Seller: Gary C. Fisher
Date: 08/05/14

389 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: John R. Brown
Seller: Br RT
Date: 07/30/14

66 Concord Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Gabriela C. Weaver
Seller: Kohl Construction Inc.
Date: 07/31/14

874 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Rosenberg
Seller: Suzanne R. Coffey
Date: 08/06/14

21 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ian J. Walsh
Seller: George R. Scialoia
Date: 07/31/14

24 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Theresa J. Almeida
Seller: Michael Macdonald
Date: 08/04/14

42 Shumway St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jesse C. Tzeng
Seller: KH Amherst PE LLC
Date: 07/29/14

226 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Karen R. Merrill
Seller: Mary Matthews
Date: 07/30/14

267 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Peter & Jihee Huh FT
Seller: Steven E. Weisler
Date: 08/08/14

16-18 Sunrise Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rocky Hill Road Partners
Seller: Philip G. Allen
Date: 07/31/14

104 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Elizabeth Weinman
Seller: Richard M. Gale
Date: 08/01/14

36 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Rojeena Neupane
Seller: Regina M. Kaufmann
Date: 07/31/14

35 Trillium Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Dixon-Gordon
Seller: J. A. Burton
Date: 08/01/14

19 Willow Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $315,700
Buyer: Jingjing Wu
Seller: Madeleine K. Jaeger
Date: 07/30/14

BELCHERTOWN

35 Alden Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $343,500
Buyer: Jonathan J. Haluch
Seller: Connie M. Lecours
Date: 08/08/14

84 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael D. Desmith
Seller: PNC Bank NA
Date: 07/31/14

12 Daniel Square Ext
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Diana L. Zahradnik
Seller: James E. McDonald
Date: 08/08/14

124 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Redmond
Seller: Cynthia J. Hardaker
Date: 07/30/14

464 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Robert C. Cote
Seller: John A. Muscaro
Date: 07/31/14

18 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Walker
Seller: Gabriel A. Faria
Date: 07/28/14

21 Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Buyer: Michael T. Carney
Seller: Robert J. Henrichon
Date: 08/06/14

54 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Theresa Breguet
Seller: Louise K. Weeks
Date: 08/05/14

164 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John A. Muscaro
Seller: Kevin P. Morris
Date: 07/31/14

601 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Nesteby
Seller: Darleyne M. Smith
Date: 08/06/14

8 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Joanne P. Whelan
Seller: James V. Tucker
Date: 08/01/14

9 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Craig D. Moore
Seller: Mary C. Cannon
Date: 08/06/14

185 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gary A. Czupkiewicz
Seller: Richard A. Markum
Date: 08/07/14

EASTHAMPTON

8 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Tina H. Ryman
Seller: Sharon L. Kimble
Date: 08/01/14

40 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,500
Buyer: Andrew C. Keller
Seller: Randy K. Bradbury
Date: 08/05/14

24 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Denise A. Karuth
Seller: FHLM
Date: 07/30/14

22-24 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Colby E. Quinn
Seller: Fisher Easthampton IRT
Date: 08/04/14

16 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Shannon R. Clegg
Seller: Mark R. Whitman
Date: 08/06/14

61-63 Garfield Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rainbow Properties LLC
Seller: Leslie R. Lewis
Date: 07/31/14

14-1/2 Gaugh St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Stephanie Kvam
Seller: Robert A. Gutermuth
Date: 07/30/14

303 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Mombourquette
Seller: Christina A. Marie
Date: 07/31/14

45-47 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Emond
Seller: Mae L. McLaughlin
Date: 07/31/14

8 Monska Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Arthur K. Smith
Seller: Kenneth P. Bachand
Date: 07/29/14

32 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David P. Sansouci
Seller: Kimberly B. Graham
Date: 07/30/14

8 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Robert J. Boyer
Seller: Doreen M. Boyer
Date: 07/31/14

17 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $243,900
Buyer: Sharon L. Kimble
Seller: Jessica A. Lucia
Date: 08/01/14

15 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $121,198
Buyer: Richard W. Venne
Seller: Marhefka, Cheryl A., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/14

9 South Hampshire St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Leah Krieger
Seller: David P. Sansouci
Date: 07/30/14

2 Truehart Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gary C. Fisher
Seller: Robert P. Skribiski
Date: 08/05/14

8-10 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Brian M. Jarrett
Seller: Normand R. Houle
Date: 08/01/14

GRANBY

121 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Lena L. Hellstrom
Seller: Peter A. Nelson
Date: 08/07/14

92 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: William J. Sullivan
Seller: Jeffrey M. Picard
Date: 08/07/14

5 Lynn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Mary J. Seid
Seller: Tamara Balis
Date: 07/28/14

105 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Erin Garden
Seller: Carol A. Bogdanovich
Date: 07/30/14

203 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Dali
Seller: Earleen M. Kenyon
Date: 08/08/14

HADLEY

5 Indian Pipe Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Kevin Weinman
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 07/30/14

Mount Warner Road (off)
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Roger W. Clapp
Seller: John J. Kershlis
Date: 08/06/14

456 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: New City Properties LLC
Seller: Jennifer E. Clark
Date: 08/08/14

25 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David M. Bull
Seller: Robert H. Rice
Date: 08/04/14

HATFIELD

27 South St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edward J. Dupre
Seller: Smiarowski Brothers LLC
Date: 08/08/14

HUNTINGTON

10 Lowell Lane
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Richard V. Hendricks
Seller: Bruce A. Schulze
Date: 07/29/14

NORTHAMPTON

93 Arch St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Angela Zimm
Seller: Megan R. O’Brien
Date: 08/01/14

13 Birch Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Matthieu Haenlin
Seller: Eric M. Spangenthal
Date: 07/31/14

399 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shane T. St.
Seller: Geraldine A. Poudrier
Date: 07/31/14

1 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: William Phillips
Seller: Michael Hogan
Date: 08/01/14

250 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Robyn L. Nelson
Seller: Jeffrey S. Fulford
Date: 08/01/14

120 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Wall
Seller: Beverley A. Carrigan
Date: 07/30/14

108 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Caroline Burgess
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 07/30/14

32 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James B. Stillwaggon
Seller: Daniel S. Bradbury
Date: 07/31/14

66 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Frances N. McSherry
Seller: Esther M. Kane
Date: 08/01/14

3 Garfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $122,871
Buyer: Kimberly Z. Antequera
Seller: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
Date: 07/28/14

32 Gregory Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Norah J. Denley
Seller: Jack M. Missry
Date: 07/30/14

163 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Gabriel R. Peeples
Seller: Barbara R. Malouin
Date: 07/31/14

52 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Hale
Seller: William A. Carey
Date: 08/08/14

38 Hubbard Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Emily E. West
Seller: Deirdre Scott
Date: 08/08/14

14 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Kelly
Seller: Nicholas C. Harder
Date: 07/30/14

118 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Abigail M. Dolinger
Seller: Hayes, Charles J., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/14

23 Powell St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Herskovitz
Seller: Robert G. Young
Date: 07/31/14

685 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Joseph V. Pesce
Seller: Jaketon H. Hewes
Date: 07/31/14

91 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,050
Buyer: Victoria S. McClenahen
Seller: Jason M. Kicza
Date: 08/01/14

98 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jeanne M. Barron
Seller: 98 State Street LLC
Date: 07/30/14

17 Sterling Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $236,250
Buyer: Mary H. Coffey
Seller: Linda C. Rockett
Date: 08/01/14

933 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stacia W. Potter
Seller: Susan B. Doyle
Date: 07/31/14

85 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Rowe
Seller: Walter E. Bak
Date: 07/31/14

SOUTH HADLEY

74 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Clark
Seller: Stanley J. Czupryna
Date: 07/31/14

6 Birchwood Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Whalen
Seller: Evelyn S. Kervian
Date: 07/31/14

48 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Heather L. Putnam
Seller: Susan A. Breen
Date: 08/08/14

250 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Garrett Postema
Seller: Kelly A. Wentworth
Date: 07/30/14

41 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Raskin
Seller: George K. Chrismer
Date: 07/30/14

461 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gum C. Kang
Seller: Pilgrim 461 NT
Date: 07/29/14

25 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Justin Suarez
Seller: Michael J. Thornton
Date: 08/08/14

2097 Memorial Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Bryan M. Fleury
Seller: James C. Janik
Date: 07/28/14

23 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Andrew Frawley
Seller: Jeremy S. Redmond
Date: 07/30/14

4 Silverwood Ter
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emily A. Turner
Seller: Tekla F. McInerney
Date: 08/01/14

11 Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: J. B. Magnuson
Seller: Patricia C. Kraske
Date: 08/05/14

103 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Kentston D. Bauman
Seller: Eugenia E. Burn
Date: 07/31/14

31 Woodlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Eric R. Shea
Seller: Anthony Delucco
Date: 07/30/14

SOUTHAMPTON

28 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Richard P. Gwinner
Date: 08/08/14

47 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brittany D. Gutermuth
Seller: Pauline L. Stoddard
Date: 07/30/14

129 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Heather A. Dragon
Seller: Mary S. Kaleta
Date: 07/30/14

144 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael P. Rosenburg
Seller: Daniel W. Gaze
Date: 07/31/14

Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Richard P. Gwinner
Date: 08/08/14

76 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Ashlee R. Galanis
Seller: Richard L. Truehart
Date: 07/31/14

41 Montgomery Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Gaze
Seller: Paul E. Wanegar
Date: 07/30/14

165 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Lorena V. Valente
Seller: Elaine M. Lyman
Date: 08/08/14

79 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Duane B. Gill
Seller: Lisa F. Hahn
Date: 08/08/14

WARE

135 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: 118 Main Street Ware LLC
Seller: Evelyn Baird
Date: 08/08/14

94 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Matthew R. Lafleche
Seller: Lcoutier, Yvette, (Estate)
Date: 08/08/14

WESTHAMPTON

39 Hooker Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Arth LLC
Seller: Yolanda M. Rigali
Date: 07/31/14

195 Reservoir Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Lee W. Jodoin
Seller: Michael Trombley
Date: 08/01/14

WILLIAMSBURG

20 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Harder
Seller: Mustin Williamsburg NT
Date: 07/30/14

Florence Bank Hires New Officer and Promotes Two Employees

By BusinessWest Staff January 31, 2019

Daily News

FLORENCE — Florence Bank has hired a new bank officer and promoted two employees.

Linda Haley will serve as commercial loan administration officer of the Commercial Loan Department in the main office in Florence, Andrew Tulis was promoted to assistant Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officer, and Heidi Hoover was promoted to the position of assistant vice president, Compliance.

Haley joined Florence Bank in October 2018 with more than 30 years of banking experience. She currently attends the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College.

Tulis joined Florence Bank in November 2011. Prior to his recent promotion, he had served as BSA administrator. Tulis earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from New York University and graduated with honors from the New England School for Financial Studies.

Hoover joined Florence Bank in May 2015 with nearly 20 years of banking experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as compliance specialist. She serves her community as a board member for the Western Massachusetts Compliance Assoc., a member of the Baystate Medical Practices Patient and Family Council, and a volunteer for Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Linda and the well-deserved promotions of Heidi and Andrew,” Florence Bank President and CEO John Heaps Jr., said.

Myke Connolly Excels at Getting the Message Across

By George O'Brien December 22, 2021

Cover Story

Standing Out in His Field

Myke Connolly is a serial entrepreneur who has always understood — and always preached — the power of marketing.

Myke Connolly, known to some as Mr. Stinky Cakes, is a serial entrepreneur who has always understood — and always preached — the power of marketing. His latest venture is a business that brings that message to light, figuratively but also quite literally. Stand Out Truck has now attracted clients ranging from parents of high-school graduates to the local shop to President Biden — or at least one of his marketing teams. The goal is to make this a national brand, and he’s well down that road.

Myke Connolly says the e-mail found its way into his inbox around 2 that Monday afternoon.

The firm handling some marketing and promotion work for the Biden administration wanted to know if Connolly and his team at Stand Out Truck could have one of his vehicles — pickup trucks outfitted to carry digital wording and imaging — in New Hampshire the next day to present a message promoting the president’s Build Back Better plan of action.

The quick answer, as it almost always is with such inquiries, was ‘yes.’

By early that evening, the message “Better Roads. Better Bridges. Better Jobs. — Brought to you by Joe Biden” — complete with a picture of the 46th president — had been readied, and before dawn the next morning, a crew was on its way to the Granite State.

“We spent some time in Manchester, then we went to Woodstock, where the president spoke in front of that bridge, and then we went back to Manchester, and then back to Springfield — it was an eight-hour campaign,” he noted, adding that, other than the name on the account, this was much like most of his gigs to date.

The assignment from the Biden camp gives Connolly and Stand Out Truck (SOT) a new and impressive top line for its growing list of clients, and a new example of how quickly the company can respond to client needs and present a message to an intended audience.

And since this serial entrepreneur known to some as ‘Mr. Stinky Cakes’ launched this venture just as the pandemic was arriving in this region (more on that later), there have been all kinds of messages — and all kinds of audiences.

In that first category, there’s been everything from birthday wishes and congratulations to a high-school or college graduate to last-minute messages from political candidates; from invites to a pitch contest to welcome messages from a bank with a new branch in the neighborhood. The audiences, meanwhile, have ranged from families to groups attending a VFW-sponsored car show to cities and counties, as in New Hampshire.

Stand Out Truck landed a high-profile assignment helping President Biden promote his Build Back Better plan.

And while the concept is gathering speed, as well as clients, Connolly believes he’s just getting started. Indeed, while he has one eye on the present and his two trucks on the road, his other is on the future and prospects for taking the business to the regional and even national levels, with perhaps licensing options (there’s already one of those in place) and franchising.

“The goal is to build a national brand — eventually, I want to take my company public,” he said, adding that he’s building for the long term and striving for steady growth.

Meanwhile, Connolly, 39, lives by what he encourages his clients to do — aggressively marketing his business. He said the Biden camp found him not by accident, but because he’s visible and always promoting what he does. And he advises businesses — and those politicians — to do the same; indeed, Stand Out Truck is an offshoot, or expansion, of a marketing business he started called Launch and Stand Out Agency. That’s the same title he put on a book he wrote in 2013.

“We make ourselves so visible and so accessible, we have some high-profile people that reach out to us all the time,” he explained, he said, adding that his business model is all about getting a message across — figuratively, but, in the case of his trucks, also quite literally.

“The goal is to build a national brand — eventually, I want to take my company public.”

And this new venture is the culmination of three decades (yes, he started when he was in grammar school) of being in business and marketing himself and his products and services.

“I always tell people … it’s not the truck,” he said. “It’s everything behind it; that’s why it works.”

For this issue, BusinessWest talked at length with Connolly about his latest venture, a lifetime (almost) of entrepreneurship, and how, in his words, he’s marketing “in slow motion.”

Seeing His Name in Lights

Connolly’s relatively new mailing address is a small suite in the Venture X complex — a co-working space — in Holyoke. Along one wall of that space is a collection of more than 100 photos of his Stand Out Trucks in action.

The wall is almost entirely full, and these framed images speak to just how far this venture has come in almost two years. And as he talked, Connolly kept gesturing … to the Biden assignment. To his message to an employee enjoying a birthday — “his phone was ringing all day because people were seeing the truck.” To at least a half-dozen political candidates and their messages. To several corporate clients with various messages. To high-school graduates … the list goes on.

One wall of Myke Connolly’s space at Venture X is covered by photos of his Stand Out Trucks in action.

The road to filling that wall has been a long one, with a number of twists and turns.

As noted earlier, Connolly is a serial entrepreneur. He’s been in business and marketing, and also studying business and marketing, to some extent since he was 9.

Connolly grew up in the Bahamas and spent a lot of his time with his stepfather, who owned a pest-control business. He remembers a lot about those days, but especially what he saw on the coffee tables and TVs of clients, especially the wealthy ones. The coffee tables boasted business magazines, and the TVs had shows with the stock-market crawler at the bottom.

“I would go home and watch the TV show with the ticker,” he recalled. “I understood nothing, but I knew enough to know that all these successful people were doing the same thing — and watching that ticker — so there had to be something to that.”

While watching, he did a lot of reading and learned about successful entrepreneurs like Yankee Candle founder Mike Kittredge, Vermont Teddy Bear founder John Sortino, and many others — stories he said he could understand as a young person and draw inspiration from.

When, in 2008, he started his first business, Stinky Cakes, which offered practical gifts to new parents such as cakes shaped from diapers (hence the name), he would call on Kittredge, Sortino, and some of the others to talk about marketing, brand building, and much more.

“In month two, they started canceling graduations. So I said, ‘forget about selling ad space to businesses … I’m just going to go celebrate all these kids that I know.’ I turned it into a graduation truck.”

“These guys were in my phone; when I had questions, I would call them,” he told BusinessWest. “And that’s why I encourage kids today to read and to learn about entrepreneurs, and to reach out to them; truly successful people always want to find a way to help.”

As for marketing, Connolly says he’s been doing that since he was 9, when he would take some of the candy his grandmother would bring back from trips to Florida and sell it to classmates in school.

“I had flavors, like Jolly Ranchers, that the school store didn’t have,” he explained. “I didn’t know it was marketing at the time, but I started giving the candy to kids in my class. That’s how simple marketing is — showing people that would buy what you have that you have what they want.”

As a result of his success in business and marketing, Connolly was asked to do some teaching, guest lecturing, and mentoring of young entrepreneurs by groups like Valley Venture Mentors and EforAll Holyoke.

He focuses heavily on building credit, creating solid cash flow, and sound money management. “If you don’t know how to manage your money, none of this will ever work,” he said. “I say, ‘you can be making $1 million a year, but it you’re spending $1.5 million … then you’re in big trouble.’”

One course he’s taught is called the “100 Grand Plan,” which, as that name suggests, advises those taking it on how to make their first $100,000. Among the keys to doing so, and one that is often overlooked, is marketing.

“In order to make money, you have to understand marketing, but no matter how much we laid it out and taught them, some of them just didn’t get it,” he told BusinessWest. “So some of them started asking me to do their marketing for them.”

This led to the creation of the Launch and Stand Out agency, he went on, adding that one of his clients wanted to feature children on billboards across the country and hired him to do some of the buying of space on those boards.

This experience prompted him to want become part of what’s known as the ‘out-of-home’ advertising business, and, specifically, digital billboards — in this case, ones that move.

“I had a group of really intelligent engineers put together the truck … and we just started,” he said, joking that he could have bought two Ferraris for what he spent on the trucks and the related equipment.

The Road to Success

A big component of any business venture is timing, said Connolly, adding that, with Stand Out Truck, his was awful. For the most part, anyway.

He launched on March 9, 2020, a carefully chosen date that coincides with the death (in 1997) of rapper Biggie Smalls. Unfortunately, it also coincided with the arrival of COVID-19. Indeed, just as he was putting his trucks on the road, the state and most all businesses were shutting down, and people across the region were hunkering down.

Myke Connolly’s clients run the gamut from local organizations to national brands.

It was a tough time to start, but Connelly, again practicing what he preaches — in lectures to college students, advice to young entrepreneurs, and also in the book he wrote called Launch and Stand Out — made sure he started out with enough capital to withstand what he expected would be a few soft months of getting his name and product out and building up the business.

Business turned out to even softer than he anticipated. But he was helped by some of those connections he made teaching and lecturing in area colleges.

“In month two, they started canceling graduations,” he recalled. “So I said, ‘forget about selling ad space to businesses … I’m just going to go celebrate all these kids that I know.’ I turned it into a graduation truck.”

Elaborating, he said he essentially covered half the cost of hiring one of his trucks to celebrate a graduate himself, charging the rest to families looking for a unique way to honor a son or daughter not able to walk across a stage to pick up a diploma.

“I made it super affordable,” he recalled. “Kids were being celebrated on the truck for $75, and that included photography, editing the photos, everything; we gave them something really special. We probably did more than 500 of those.”

Since that adventurous start, the company has been steadily building its client base, which now includes everything from the local pizza shop to national brands (Texas Roadhouse, for example) to the president, and the goal is the same with all of them — to help get the message out, but in a unique and somewhat powerful way.

The concept caught the attention of PeoplesBank, which first used one of Connolly’s trucks to drive applications to the EforAll Holyoke class last spring. The bank used the company for its own business for the opening of a branch in West Hartford, hiring SOT to generate awareness around the banking-center location prior to its official opening, and also to appear at the grand-opening party and a nearby ‘build day’ undertaken in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity in Hartford.

“Mychal is a ‘hustler’ in the very best sense of the word,” said Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility for the bank. “He has endless energy and enthusiasm, tremendous work ethic, and a strong focus on getting results for his customers. The SOT allows us to bring our message to places it might not ordinarily reach, and the quality of the images on the truck is a good representation of the brand.”

Moving forward, Connolly, who now boasts a team of 10, including designers, drivers, and those managing the equipment, wants to earn more testimonials like that. With them, he believes his goal of taking the company national — and eventually going public — are perhaps within reach.

“Some people think we’re a guy with a truck. We’re not — we’re a startup, and we’re looking to build the right way,” he said, adding that, while there are digital billboards in virtually every market, his concept is relatively unique. Meanwhile, he brings strong marketing experience to the table that can help clients create a strategy, not merely a message on wheels.

“I’m not just a guy with a truck — I’ve been doing marketing since I was 9 years old,” he went on. “I love marketing, and I respect the craft of marketing, and I love giving that to my clients. It’s not just about putting a picture on a truck and driving around.”

To a Higher Gear

In addition to all those framed pictures of his trucks in action, Connolly’s office also sports a small sign that serves to inform and inspire both his students and himself.

It features numbers breaking down what $1 million a year in revenue equates to, as in … $83,333 a month, $19,230 a week, and $2,739 a day. There’s then a poignant tagline: ‘Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do.’

Connolly has lived by that credo all his life, and Stand Out Truck is the latest example. He doesn’t know where he can go with this concept, but he’s allowing himself to think, and dream, big.

That’s the message he drives home to his students and mentees, and now … well, he’s driving home all kinds of messages. And, in doing so, writing another stirring chapter in the book that is his life.

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

Competitive Innovation Grants Awarded to Seven Area Nonprofits

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2017

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced its first competitive Innovation Grant award recipients this week. Seven organizations from throughout the Pioneer Valley received grants totaling $300,000. Individual grant awards range from $35,000 to $50,000.

The awardees and innovation projects these initiatives target include:

• Clinical & Support Options: Building Resilience by Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools, Franklin County;

• Five Colleges Inc.: the Diverse Teacher Workforce Coalition, Hampden and Hampshire counties;

• The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: Achieving Hunger Free Communities, Hampden and Franklin counties;

• Just Roots Inc.: Healthy Farms, Healthy Communities: Expanding the Community Sustainable Agriculture Model as a Health Intervention, Franklin County;

• Nuestras Raices: the Holyoke Food and Agriculture Innovation Center, Hampden County;

• Pioneer Valley Habitat For Humanity: Big Enough: Pioneering the Small Home Revolution in the Pioneer Valley, Hampshire County; and

• Wellspring Cooperative Corp.: Springfield Worker Cooperative, Hampden County.

These are the first awards of the CFWM’s new competitive Innovation Grant program. The program is designed to promote focused, creative problem-solving, taking advantage of the expertise within nonprofits to address pressing concerns in the region. Awardee organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Pioneer Valley.

Semifinalists were invited to participate in a meetup at which they presented their proposals to small groups of volunteer reviewers in a speed-round format. Springfield-based Valley Venture Mentors provided coaching to presenters on making an effective pitch and co-hosted the event with the CFWM.

“We’re inspired by the promise of this new program,” said CFWM Vice President for Programs & Strategy Janet Daisley. “As we’d hoped, it brought to our attention potential new ways of looking at challenges. We asked applicants to think big and collaborate with other organizations to develop their ideas, and we’re thrilled to support the work it takes to turn those ideas into action.”

She added that the meetup was a new approach to gather community input to assess the merits of proposals. “It was a dynamic event that reflects our commitment to community philanthropy. It convened people from around the region, gave applicants the chance to hear feedback, and volunteers the opportunity to probe deeper about the region’s needs and the outstanding organizations seeking solutions to these challenges. The Community Foundation is thrilled to help get these ideas off the ground and see where the planning leads.”

Each grant funds the planning stage, supporting the work involved in exploring the innovative idea and designing a project that, once implemented, can respond to the need. These planning-grant recipients will be eligible to apply for implementation grants through the CFWM’s Innovation Grant program later this year.

CFWM awards approximately $9 million each year in grants and scholarships to organizations and individuals throughout the Pioneer Valley. Mission Grants and scholarship applications are both available online at communityfoundation.org.

Kerry Dietz

By George O'Brien November 13, 2018

Women of Impact 2018

Owner, Principal, Dietz and Company Architects

She’s Long Had Designs on Building a Stronger Community

Photo by Dani Fine Photography

The course was titled “Architects as Leaders.”

Kerry Dietz taught it at UMass Amherst, her alma mater, several years ago. This was a one-off of sorts, she told BusinessWest, adding that there was a critical mass of students interested in this material — which amounted to insight and instruction not on how to design structures, but rather on how architects could and should become leaders within their communities — and circumstances haven’t permitted her to teach it again.

But while that class is no longer in the catalog, ‘architect as leader’ has been a course of action for Dietz — and those who have come to work for her over the past 30 years or so. It’s a phrase that defines her career more than any building or office interior she’s designed, and it explains, better than any other three-word phrase we can find, why she is a Woman of Impact.

Examples of this mindset abound — from her time spent on the Springfield Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to her company’s involvement with several area nonprofits, from Revitalize CDC to Habitat for Humanity, to her decision to locate her growing company in Union Station at a time when that massive project was fairly desperate to land a high-profile tenant.

And then, there was the company’s 30th birthday party.

Rather than celebrate with a cake or maybe lunch on the town, the employees at Dietz & Company, as a group, decided to use that occasion to give back within the community, in a big way.

She took that number 30, added three more zeroes, and put a dollar sign at the front. And then, she and her team set about finding appropriate ways to bestow that amount on members of the community.

“She has also been an inspiration to me personally in promoting and supporting social-issue programs that support food and housing for the homeless, veterans’ housing, and health and scholarship funding for low-income students and families.”

Throughout the course of the year, a cookout was hosted by Dietz & Company staff for veterans of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, and a monetary donation was made to assist with the home’s Veteran’s History video project. Also, a monetary donation was made and staff members volunteered their time to help make repairs to the home of a low-income Springfield resident as part of Revitalize CDC’s Green-n-Fit Neighborhood Rebuild. And $25,000 worth of materials and projects were funded for Springfield teachers through a competition in which initiative and impact were honored for educators going the extra mile to help and encourage the success of their students.

It was Dietz’s concept, but it was a company-wide effort.

“I basically said, ‘here’s my idea — the broad stroke,’” she recalled. “And people ran with it. As a company, we figured out who we wanted to support, and they (team members) did all the organizing. All you have to do sometimes is say, ‘let’s do it.’”

But Dietz has never waited for round-number anniversaries to become active and get herself — and her firm — involved. And in doing so, she has become not only an employer, but an inspirational leader, role model to those in this profession, and mentor.

“Kerry has committed her life to promoting women in the practice of architecture by promoting a fair work environment in her firm and as a leader in the Massachusetts architectural and business community,” said Kevin Riordon, an architect at Dietz. “She has also been an inspiration to me personally in promoting and supporting social-issue programs that support food and housing for the homeless, veterans’ housing, and health and scholarship funding for low-income students and families.”

While doing all that work within the community, Dietz has established herself within the field of architecture, one long dominated by men. She owns one of the largest firms in the region, and has carved out several strong niches, especially in affordable housing and education.

It is this combination of excellence in her field and career-long designs on finding ways to strengthen the community that has placed her in the inaugural class of Women of Impact.

From the Ground Up

Deitz traced the ‘architects as leaders’ concept — as a college course but also the M.O. for her career — to a summit she attended in the early ’80s that was hosted by the American Institute of Architects.

It was memorable because it was not what she was expecting.

“It wasn’t about how to be a good supervisor or how to do marketing and make more money — it wasn’t that kind of thing,” she recalled. “Instead, it was about our place in the political world and within the community — what do you have to offer?”

Kerry Dietz, right, presents a donation to the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke as part of her company’s 30th anniversary celebration. Several staff members are in the background.

And because of their training and the collaborative nature of their work, architects have quite a bit to offer, whether they fully understand that or not, she went on.

“If lawyers think they can run the world, and captains of industry think they can run the world, well … how about architects?” she asked rhetorically. “We receive an incredible amount of training on how to take a whole bunch of dissimilar thoughts and ideas and listen to a whole group of people, and pull it all together and create a building. And even before that, a vision of a building; it’s all really about listening to people and synthesizing all that.

“These are core skills the world needs,” she went on, adding that a commitment to putting these skills to work has guided her firm, not only in its design efforts, but within the community as well. And it’s been that way pretty much since she got into this business more than 40 years ago.

Our story starts in Ohio, where Dietz grew up and later attended Kent State University, majoring in architecture. She was one of just four women in a class of 150.

“Kerry is an outstanding example of what it means to be a community-oriented businesswoman. She is an extremely positive influence and role model for young professionals and the next generation of architects.”

After earning her master’s in architecture from Michigan State University, she worked for a few firms in Western Mass. before partnering with Phil Burdick and launching a firm that would bear both their names.

While that venture was short-lived, Dietz would go into business for herself, opening Dietz & Company Architects in 1985. It has been a staple in downtown Springfield ever since, growing from three employees to a high of 28 (currently 23).

Over those 34 years, Dietz and her staff have ridden out a number of economic downturns, which are felt in this field perhaps as much, if not more, than any other, and firmly established the firm as a leader in several areas, but especially the commercial, education, and housing realms.

The portfolio of recent projects includes the poker room and restrooms at the $960 million MGM Springfield as well as renovation of 95 State St., MGM’s local headquarters; bankESB’s banking center and corporate headquarters, as well as a number of other projects for that institution; 83 Maple St. in Springfield, the Merrick Phelps House historic preservation project; a new branch for the Bank of Western Massachusetts in Northampton; and many others.

In the education realm, the company has designed the UMass Center at Springfield facilities in Tower Square, the Hoffmann Environmental Center at Berkshire Community College, the King & Scales dormitories at Smith College, and numerous renovations and repair projects at Springfield Technical Community College, among countless others.

And in housing, recent projects include Parsons Village, multi-family housing in Easthampton; Roosevelt Towers, a multi-family project in Cambridge that is still ongoing; and Highland Woods, a multi-family and senior-housing project in Williamstown, among many others.

But while what she and her team have accomplished is certainly significant, it is how Dietz runs her company that sets her apart within the field of architecture — and makes it clear why she is a Woman of Impact.

Drawing Inspiration

And this brings us back to the company’s 30th-anniversary celebration, and also to that class she taught at UMass and the mindset behind it.

“We started reading these stories about how teachers were paying for stuff out of their own pockets and they can’t get tax deductions for it even,” she recalled. “And we thought, ‘what if we could fund some special projects that teachers wanted to do?”

Working in concert with Springfield School Volunteers, Dietz & Company invited teachers to visit a website and propose specific initiatives, listing motivations, goals, and possible outcomes. It was competition, but the company had enough money to fund all the requests.

“We had an awards ceremony at Central High School where we had wine and hors d’oeuvres for the teachers, because they don’t get recognized for all they do,” said Dietz. “And some of them are just amazing in terms of what they’re doing with the limited resources they have.”

The work with Springfield’s teachers, as noted, is just one example of the operating mindset at Deitz & Company, one that is perhaps best summed up in the company’s primary marketing slogan — ‘design that looks good, does good’ — with the supporting line: ‘with a collaborative and dynamic approach, our designs reflect the desire to create exceptional architecture that also serves.’

There is much that goes into those two words ‘good’ and ‘serves’ — everything from a focus on the environment to meeting the needs of the client; from preserving the past to sustainability. But behind it all is that focus on this firm, and especially its founder, being leaders in the community and setting a tone when it comes to giving back.

Indeed, when referring to Dietz, team members consistently use words and phrases like ‘mentor,’ ‘role model,’ and ‘inspiration’ to describe her as well as her approaches to architecture and community involvement.

“Kerry has shown an ongoing desire to give back to the community on many levels, from spearheading design-inspired solutions that serve the community through addressing housing and public-space needs, to a more grassroots-level approach by dedicating personal time and efforts to enrich the lives of others face-to-face,” said Mark Hellen, a project architect with the firm. “She continually teaches her staff and colleagues that there is great importance, and great need, in helping the communities that surround us in as many ways as possible.”

Jason Newman, another project architect, agreed.

“From the perspective of a young professional, Kerry’s drive to educate and develop the next generation of architects is as much present in her company as it is in the classroom,” he said. “She continually creates learning opportunities within the context of our work, and does not punish a mistake made with good intention.

“Our office is an environment of shared learning, equity, and support in all aspects of our operation,” he went on. “In my opinion, Kerry is an outstanding example of what it means to be a community-oriented businesswoman. She is an extremely positive influence and role model for young professionals and the next generation of architects.”

Newman took the class “Architects as Leaders.” He remembers it opening his eyes to the larger responsibilities of all people in business.

“We learned about public engagement, advocacy in local governments, and serving the greater context of the communities in which we work,” he told BusinessWest. “Our assignments throughout the semester included things like attending the local government meeting of our choice and forming conclusions on the social impact of the items on the agenda, good or bad. This class taught us the importance of being aware and participating in the big-picture issues at the forefront of our communities.”

The Bottom Lines

The big picture.

That’s always been what Kerry Dietz has been focused on.

That’s not the company’s bottom line — although she’s focused on that, too. Rather, it’s the health and vitality of the communities in which she lives, works, and designs buildings.

She doesn’t teach “Architects as Leaders” anymore — actually, time doesn’t permit her to do much, if any, teaching these days.

But she still lives by that credo, and so does her firm. And that’s a very solid foundation on which to build.

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

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff December 27, 2016

Departments Real Estate

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Thomas S. Kaye
Seller: Mountain Stream LLC
Date: 11/22/16

62 West Branch Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Karl J. Koenigsbauer
Seller: John L. Parker Funding TR
Date: 11/18/16

BERNARDSTON

7 Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Adam M. Dery
Seller: Grover, Janice E., (Estate)
Date: 11/16/16

369 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Kimberly Hamilton-Bobrow
Seller: Roger G. Rulewich
Date: 11/15/16

DEERFIELD

40 Hawks Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Walter H. Kleeberg
Seller: Timothy S. Murphy
Date: 11/15/16

165 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Ameer A. Whitmyer
Seller: Terry J. Kimball
Date: 11/15/16

22 Meadow Wood Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $296,600
Buyer: Max P. Sherrill
Seller: Sandra L. Lamb
Date: 11/18/16

ERVING

30 Wheelock St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: John P. Doleva
Seller: John W. Griffiths
Date: 11/14/16

GILL

181 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Joann Stafford
Seller: Roger H. Bolio
Date: 11/23/16

626 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sherry Heldt
Seller: Drew Gillett
Date: 11/22/16

GREENFIELD

27 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Gregory A. Larouche
Seller: David A. Masaitis
Date: 11/18/16

48 Cypress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Aaron D. Frentzos
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 11/16/16

19 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Brenda J. Pratt
Seller: Justin Gendron
Date: 11/15/16

17 George St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Mark A. Abraham
Seller: Alexandra Stein
Date: 11/17/16

104 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Heather L. Tencza
Seller: Nancy E. Apple-Fratoni
Date: 11/15/16

156 Meridian St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Jennifer A. Pond
Seller: Mushovic, Anton M. 2nd, (Estate)
Date: 11/18/16

538 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gregg Jenczyk
Seller: Pamela J. Fournier
Date: 11/18/16

3 Village Green
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan Souza
Seller: Matthew C. White
Date: 11/14/16

11 Westwood Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Samuel D. Kaeppel
Seller: Martha J. Hadley
Date: 11/18/16

169 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Shawn F. Fortin
Seller: Walter H. Kleeberg
Date: 11/15/16

LEVERETT

132 Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $571,000
Buyer: Robin Mandel
Seller: Michael C. Sanders
Date: 11/23/16

MONTAGUE

53 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Freedom Legacy LLC
Seller: Greenfield Pilgrim 3 LLC
Date: 11/22/16

16 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Paul L. Parda
Seller: Brenda J. Pratt
Date: 11/15/16

22 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Ann M. Canavan
Seller: Reilly, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 11/22/16

9 Wrightson Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Stanborn M. James
Seller: Ronald M. Rancourt
Date: 11/23/16

NEW SALEM

351 Petersham Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: John E. Lake
Seller: Safi Khan
Date: 11/21/16

NORTHFIELD

20 Parker Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Joanne Flagg
Seller: Alden D. Booth
Date: 11/22/16

ORANGE

143 Memorial Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Darlene Nutter-Truehart
Seller: Donna M. Bunnell
Date: 11/15/16

200 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Rodolfo Gonzalez-Galvez
Seller: Chester T. Randolph
Date: 11/17/16

ORANGE

53 Oak Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Brandon Coy
Seller: Andrei Agapov
Date: 11/23/16

SHELBURNE

94 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Hitor LLC
Seller: Robert A. Dean
Date: 11/18/16

304 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Reid
Seller: Nora M. Roche
Date: 11/22/16

Reynolds Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Hitor LLC
Seller: Robert A. Dean
Date: 11/18/16

8 South Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Susan J. Barry
Seller: Soaring Investment Properties
Date: 11/18/16

SUNDERLAND

82 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jason Viadero
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 11/14/16

WHATELY

95 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Vanessa C. Anspaugh
Seller: Mary K. Klippel
Date: 11/16/16

13 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Steven R. Keyes
Seller: Barbara E. Smith
Date: 11/18/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

40 Allison Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tirone Development Corp.
Seller: Rosemarie E. Kieffer
Date: 11/21/16

48 Carmen Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Barbara Nutbrown
Date: 11/18/16

52 Cesan St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Blackak
Seller: Richard R. Corriveau
Date: 11/18/16

76 Dutchmaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $411,000
Buyer: Joseph M. McDonald
Seller: Frank S. Cardaropoli
Date: 11/16/16

204 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $369,500
Buyer: Fyodor Grechka
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 11/18/16

65 Hampden Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joshua P. Costa
Seller: Americo M. Costa
Date: 11/16/16

84 Horsham Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Karen A. Barron
Seller: Cory W. Flowers
Date: 11/15/16

212 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jason Stasiowski
Seller: Brian J. Sullivan
Date: 11/15/16

26-28 Mark Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Benoit L. Dion
Seller: Langone Realty Corp.
Date: 11/18/16

755 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ronald Clifford
Seller: Deborah Conte
Date: 11/22/16

970 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Yvon G. Blais
Seller: Eric J. Sealander
Date: 11/23/16

442 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Susan Dore
Seller: Carl C. Dore
Date: 11/22/16

BRIMFIELD

1023 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $211,500
Buyer: John J. Kalliavas
Seller: Virginia A. Irvine
Date: 11/23/16

CHESTER

404 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 404 Huntington Road Land TR
Seller: Marie L. Morrissey
Date: 11/16/16

506 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Cynthia C. Archer
Date: 11/14/16

CHICOPEE

16 Bernard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Tracy E. Reynolds
Seller: Virginia P. Ainsworth
Date: 11/18/16

276 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Johnathan Alvarado
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/17/16

74 Bray St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Cantwell
Seller: Robert L. Durant
Date: 11/17/16

13 Charpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Yuriy Kopytyuk
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 11/14/16

54 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Todd M. Davis
Seller: Carol A. Szulc
Date: 11/22/16

64 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: David A. Bodman
Seller: Hector R. Quiles
Date: 11/18/16

34 Hearthstone Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael J. Poirier
Seller: Michael A. Kibbie
Date: 11/18/16

35 Henry Harris St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lorraine Fortes
Seller: Ibrahim M. Mustafa
Date: 11/22/16

47 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Dilmarie M. Torres
Seller: Susan Nizinski
Date: 11/22/16

42 Macek Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Melissa C. Bak
Seller: Joanne T. Burke
Date: 11/18/16

143 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Spring
Seller: Wolfendon, Agnes K., (Estate)
Date: 11/18/16

18 Maple St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jody E. Germann
Seller: Nancy R. Keenan
Date: 11/23/16

20 Miller St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Luis A. Lopez
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 11/14/16

130 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rivera
Seller: Vitaliy Korobkov
Date: 11/16/16

72 Ross Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Joseph L. Desroches
Seller: Ralph A. Guilbeau
Date: 11/21/16

567 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: J5 Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas G. Kerner
Date: 11/23/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

8 Brook St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lynsey M. Cantalini
Seller: Daniel K. Paquette
Date: 11/23/16

27 Dewey Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Hector Irizarry
Seller: Richard H. Augherton
Date: 11/18/16

41 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Mark S. Vaniderstine
Seller: Richard D. Gastone
Date: 11/21/16

20 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Tyler W. Simmons
Seller: Andre J. Sample
Date: 11/14/16

141 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Ellerbrook
Seller: John R. Adamo
Date: 11/22/16

309 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $193,920
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Lynndia Roncarati
Date: 11/16/16

42 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Edward J. Linehan
Seller: Laura A. Stevens
Date: 11/23/16

101 Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Amy L. Harris
Seller: Thomas R. Ellerbrook
Date: 11/22/16

18 Shelby Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: C&M Builders LLC
Seller: Bradley V. Sulewski
Date: 11/22/16

484 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: William T. Raleigh
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 11/23/16

141 South Brook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Fredrick O. Odhiambo
Seller: Harish S. Patel
Date: 11/14/16

GRANVILLE

35 Sodom St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Santos
Seller: Karen A. Robtoy
Date: 11/25/16

Water St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $115,800
Buyer: John C. Stevenson
Seller: Elizabeth S. English
Date: 11/23/16

HAMPDEN

17 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Lizotte
Seller: Eric R. Devine
Date: 11/18/16

36 Issac Bradway Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Sharon A. Lauer
Date: 11/17/16

HOLLAND

5 Pine Tree Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $298,900
Buyer: William F. Ahern
Seller: Thomas J. Jendrysik
Date: 11/22/16

HOLYOKE

353 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Joseph Efantis
Seller: Marjorie S. Crogan
Date: 11/21/16

66 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Keri L. Dejong
Seller: Julien S. Rosskam
Date: 11/18/16

50 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Daniel C. Shaw
Seller: Elizabeth A. Rist
Date: 11/21/16

30 Franks Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Christopher Larose
Seller: Hampson, Anna, (Estate)
Date: 11/18/16

9 Mohawk Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Barbara J. Williamson
Date: 11/23/16

126 Oxford Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Noah P. Menard
Seller: Marianne Katz
Date: 11/16/16

429 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Samantha L. Hostetler
Date: 11/17/16

17 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Katherine Kahn
Seller: Donna M. Fobare
Date: 11/15/16

77 Queen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Rachel A. Ellis
Seller: Gary D. Zyra
Date: 11/16/16

33 Raymond Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Erin K. Fleming
Seller: Sean C. Mangano
Date: 11/14/16

128 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Marzluft
Seller: Richard A. Riga
Date: 11/21/16

190-192 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: Linda M. Capen
Seller: J. E. Sergeiko-Marcotte
Date: 11/15/16

LONGMEADOW

51 Colony Acres Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Charmaine Stephens
Seller: Joan E. Semel
Date: 11/18/16

107 King Philip Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Madsen
Seller: Bronwyn M. Monahan
Date: 11/18/16

52 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $366,064
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joseph R. Hannigan
Date: 11/16/16

LUDLOW

631 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Patricia H. Walter
Date: 11/17/16

21 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kemalettin Ibas
Seller: Carl A. Antonucci
Date: 11/16/16

45 Fox Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Scott J. Ray
Seller: Richard L. Hoffman
Date: 11/21/16

163 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Anna S. Rodrigo
Seller: Manuel F. Nogueira
Date: 11/22/16

Miller St. #A
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Alicinio Martins
Seller: Alan J. Siok
Date: 11/25/16

539 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Seth Dinuovo
Seller: Joseph H. McDaneld
Date: 11/18/16

280 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: MNL Management LLC
Seller: Charles K. Abro
Date: 11/21/16

141 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jasen Zak
Seller: Granger, Janet M., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/16

280 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: MNL Management LLC
Seller: Charles K. Abro
Date: 11/21/16

36 Posner Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Robert S. Lincoln
Seller: Nicklaus Kalish
Date: 11/23/16

29 Victor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Katarzyna A. Kopacz
Seller: Douglas M. Jaciow
Date: 11/16/16

37 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Joshua S. Leone
Seller: Nickolas Linna
Date: 11/18/16

MONSON

103-R Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $167,250
Buyer: Garry A. Ferency
Seller: Matthew Dill
Date: 11/14/16

12 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Luc Hardyn
Seller: George C. Pigeon
Date: 11/22/16

285 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nathan G. Jones
Seller: Delskey, Andrew J., (Estate)
Date: 11/16/16

PALMER

2141 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Bradley V. Sulewski
Seller: Richard D. Carey
Date: 11/22/16

3053 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Andre J. Sample
Seller: Jeremy J. Wizeman
Date: 11/14/16

RUSSELL

Dickinson Hill Road #B
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $183,850
Buyer: Frederick J. Wojick
Seller: Brenton Keefe
Date: 11/14/16

SOUTHWICK

132 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Edward H. Moszynski
Seller: Mehmet Mizanoglu
Date: 11/16/16

14 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Douglas W. Bradshaw
Seller: Jennifer Nolasco
Date: 11/17/16

32 Fred Jackson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $319,749
Buyer: Brian A. Ardizoni
Seller: Lisa L. Scarnici
Date: 11/22/16

97 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Evan R. Jellison
Seller: Paul V. Poole
Date: 11/15/16

3 Mayflower Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Eric J. Sealander
Seller: Pamela F. Spear
Date: 11/23/16

50 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Paul V. Poole
Seller: Rheta F. Hamberg
Date: 11/21/16

SPRINGFIELD

Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,905,000
Buyer: Buckeye Terminals LLC
Seller: Exxonmobil Oil Corp.
Date: 11/16/16

99 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Maria D. Maldonado
Seller: Salim N. Abdoo
Date: 11/18/16

59 Alwin Place
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Anthony Caputo
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 11/18/16

515 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,900
Buyer: Ronnie T. Salas
Seller: Douglas C. Coombs
Date: 11/16/16

993 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Enrique J. Olivo
Seller: Jessica Lopez
Date: 11/23/16

50-52 Biddle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Stony Hill Properties LLC
Seller: Armindo Goncalves
Date: 11/22/16

786 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: William L. Gerow
Seller: Geoffrey Parenteau
Date: 11/14/16

1629 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Jessica Garces-Ramirez
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 11/14/16

285 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jose Delgado
Seller: Mark R. Pafumi
Date: 11/22/16

100-102 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $268,846
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Tiffany Hall
Date: 11/14/16

33 Fellsmere St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Pedro Negron
Seller: Lindsay N. Ferzoco
Date: 11/17/16

79 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kevin W. Greene
Seller: Susan E. O’Donnell
Date: 11/15/16

36 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Melissa Figueroa
Date: 11/17/16

173 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,900
Buyer: Patricia C. Parent
Seller: Kevon Isa
Date: 11/16/16

19 Gunn Square
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Yamila G. Torres
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity
Date: 11/17/16

20-22 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Jonathan J. Falcetti
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 11/18/16

59 Harrow Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jessica Lopez
Seller: Mabel D. Madsen
Date: 11/18/16

111 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,401
Buyer: Thomas Hodge
Seller: Arnold J. Lizana
Date: 11/18/16

47 Irvington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Ruben Ruemmele
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 11/17/16

210 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: PHH Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Erin L. Lahart
Date: 11/16/16

108 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,800
Buyer: Sunny Kim
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/21/16

34 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Emiliana Rivas
Seller: John Lewis
Date: 11/18/16

74 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Luis H. Moreno
Seller: Juan Cruzado
Date: 11/16/16

131 Kerry Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Juana Martinez-Dejesus
Seller: Calkins, John H. Sr, (Estate)
Date: 11/18/16

283-285 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Sultan Abdelghani
Seller: Chester J. Wasileski
Date: 11/14/16

45 Linden St.
Springfield, MA 01020
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Peter Mancuso
Seller: Heather Campbell
Date: 11/15/16

928 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: NSP Residential LLC
Seller: FHLM
Date: 11/23/16

55 Linnell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Edward A. Millner
Seller: Yuk Chang
Date: 11/14/16

35-37 Loring St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $118,080
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Richard McCarthy
Date: 11/15/16

39 Ludlow Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Barbara J. Vanasse
Date: 11/22/16

18 Michigan St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $139,097
Buyer: Laymaris Ortiz
Seller: Karen P. Kulakowski
Date: 11/17/16

90-92 Newfield Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Juan Robles
Date: 11/17/16

21-23 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $232,900
Buyer: Dolores I. Cardona
Seller: Lance Watson
Date: 11/17/16

187-189 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nicole S. Brunson
Seller: Solange J. Remillard
Date: 11/14/16

74 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Tyrone Miranda
Seller: Craig Kefalas
Date: 11/23/16

162 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Christopher Brown
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 11/18/16

332 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brendaliz Vallejo
Seller: Michael C. Dorval
Date: 11/15/16

1 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Manuel A. Menendez
Seller: Giang Nguyen
Date: 11/17/16

20 Pinta Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Eduardo Colon
Seller: Henry G. Landry
Date: 11/23/16

37 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Daniel M. Auclair
Seller: Kelley A. Mickiewicz
Date: 11/14/16

8 Rhinebeck Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Christian R. Encarnacion
Seller: Gilberto Jimenez
Date: 11/23/16

159 Shefford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Zaban Salem
Seller: Stacey Dipalma
Date: 11/16/16

1678 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Marjorie Silveira-Crogan
Seller: Glenn A. Mellis
Date: 11/21/16

151 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Gilberto Jimenez
Seller: Michele A. Vanhal
Date: 11/25/16

9 Stockbridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: 7 Stockbridge LLC
Seller: William J. O’Neil
Date: 11/18/16

172 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Kwame A. Amoako
Seller: George Lackman
Date: 11/15/16

531 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Eduardo Navarro
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 11/18/16

170 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Michael J. Krukowski
Seller: Hector R. Quiles
Date: 11/17/16

145 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: DF Main Street LLC
Seller: Mental Health Association
Date: 11/21/16

137 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Edward R. Brunelle
Seller: Michael A. Godbout
Date: 11/17/16

20-22 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Anthony C. Fowler
Seller: Joseph A. Colaccino
Date: 11/18/16

12 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Donald Wiswall 12 Wells TR
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/21/16

103 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $162,900
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Thomas F. Miller
Date: 11/21/16

15-17 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose Lopez
Seller: Robert Taddia
Date: 11/14/16

49 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Abigail Velez
Seller: Jessica Lopez
Date: 11/18/16

186 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Wiltey
Seller: Jamie L. Litchfield
Date: 11/14/16

108 Wolcott St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Francis K. Okyere
Seller: Joyce Doyle
Date: 11/16/16

23 Wood End Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: High Ridge Real Estate LLC
Seller: Lapoint, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 11/21/16

59 Wrenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Francheska Deleon
Seller: Macarthur Starks
Date: 11/22/16

TOLLAND

119 Lands End Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David Dirico
Seller: Mierzejewski, Jean A., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/16

WESTFIELD

184 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,670
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Roy Williams
Date: 11/22/16

346 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Arlene Rivie
Seller: Helen E. Nagorka
Date: 11/22/16

1928 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Andrey Gnidenko
Seller: Kevin G. McClain
Date: 11/15/16

350 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Enrique O. Olivarez
Seller: David Maciver
Date: 11/15/16

70 Forest Glen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $227,900
Buyer: Tracey L. Tristany
Seller: Nancy Schulte
Date: 11/18/16

26 Hassler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Heather Erwin
Seller: Sophie Tolstow
Date: 11/18/16

55 Hawks Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Michael J. Saltmarsh
Seller: Stephen A. Jaikissoon
Date: 11/22/16

178 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Chelsea Thresher
Seller: Greany, Lorraine M., (Estate)
Date: 11/15/16

99 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: MA Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 11/23/16

36 Ingersoll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Alyssa Maldonado
Seller: Alan J. Shular
Date: 11/18/16

63 King St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Charles H. Darling
Seller: Matthew E. Collins
Date: 11/18/16

23 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Michael J. Urbanski
Seller: Hope Mongeau
Date: 11/23/16

63 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: William Hannifan
Seller: Roy B. Seipel
Date: 11/23/16

107 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Downey FT
Seller: Sally A. Girouard
Date: 11/14/16

50 Ridgecrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Greg E. Smith
Seller: Kristen Cragg
Date: 11/18/16

138 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kenneth F. Heiden
Seller: Evan R. Jellison
Date: 11/15/16

115 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ricky E. Wills
Seller: Pighetti, Rose M., (Estate)
Date: 11/21/16

Sy Pierres Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Dunlop
Seller: Kimberly A. Christenson
Date: 11/18/16

16 Yankee Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Cristina M. Culcea
Seller: Diane Igel
Date: 11/15/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

107 Althea St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Rick Gene-Most
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/15/16

66 Beech Hill Road #66
West Springfield, MA 01030
Amount: $284,585
Buyer: Michael P. Finnie
Seller: Beech Hill Construction
Date: 11/22/16

788 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,900
Buyer: Gary A. North
Seller: Edward H. Fillion
Date: 11/18/16

23 Bluebird Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Jean Altis
Seller: Timothy J. Caney
Date: 11/15/16

76 Chester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Suraj Gurung
Seller: Chester M. Clark
Date: 11/18/16

43 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: David Fogg
Seller: Peter J. Pashko
Date: 11/22/16

190 Chilson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Christopher Bliss
Seller: Michael A. Beiermeister
Date: 11/22/16

314 Edgewood Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jeremy Wizeman
Seller: Bradford S. Cabral
Date: 11/14/16

244 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Usha R. Sharma
Seller: Richard J. Samberg
Date: 11/21/16

11 Healy St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Hang Lin
Seller: Santiago Hipolita, (Estate)
Date: 11/16/16

85 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,100
Buyer: Reshat Arifi
Seller: Bank Of New York Mellon
Date: 11/18/16

180 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Nilson Agostinho-Desa
Seller: Luce, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/16

106 Lincoln St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kristen L. Parker
Seller: Kandc Associates LLC
Date: 11/18/16

38 Monterey Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,562,000
Buyer: 84 Properties LLC
Seller: Spirit SPE Portfolio 2007
Date: 11/14/16

67 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Margaret L. Ross
Seller: Katherine Ross
Date: 11/16/16

913 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Brenton R. Beaumier
Seller: Jonah, Aaron K., (Estate)
Date: 11/18/16

824 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $296,400
Buyer: Eric M. Eastham
Seller: Charles R. Hassler
Date: 11/21/16

145 Quarry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Fuentes
Seller: Teddi I. Bachawaty
Date: 11/23/16

112 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Cam M. Alamed
Seller: Kevin M. Fitzgerald
Date: 11/18/16

WILBRAHAM

111 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $211,800
Buyer: Kyle B. Bourgoin
Seller: Kevin W. Miller
Date: 11/18/16

8 Becker St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: James Gianfelice
Seller: Paul E. Perrigo
Date: 11/15/16

26 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jamie L. Litchfield
Seller: Marilyn L. Heiney
Date: 11/14/16

2 Hawthorne Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Amber C. Leary
Seller: David M. Money
Date: 11/18/16

9 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Otto F. Welker
Seller: Kevin T. Burke
Date: 11/16/16

4 Memory Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $135,100
Buyer: William Laporte
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 11/18/16

15 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jessika J. Pecoy
Seller: John R. Stabilo
Date: 11/16/16

1-A Old Orchard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael A. Godbout
Seller: Joan L. Dahlen
Date: 11/22/16

1315 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Burke
Seller: Nancy E. Apple
Date: 11/16/16

11 Tracy Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Philip H. Richardson
Seller: Brick Road Properties LLC
Date: 11/21/16

11 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Peter A. Staffier
Seller: Elissa M. Langevin
Date: 11/16/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

87 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Zac Early
Seller: Carrie L. McGee
Date: 11/22/16

79 Hulst Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Colin J. Hill
Seller: Paul J. Page
Date: 11/15/16

671 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Soyeon Choi
Seller: June I. Guild
Date: 11/15/16

94 Rambling Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Judith A. Barter
Seller: David H. Refermat
Date: 11/16/16

916 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Muhammad Shakeel-Awaisi
Seller: Richard T. Slobody
Date: 11/21/16

1260 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $321,250
Buyer: Eugene D. Herman
Seller: Lisa M. Hastings
Date: 11/17/16

BELCHERTOWN

267 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Trudy C. Oppenheimer
Seller: Howard I. Mann
Date: 11/14/16

14 Lexington Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Neil M. Seelan
Seller: Sharon Riley
Date: 11/18/16

172 Ludlow St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $147,055
Buyer: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Seller: Joshua P. Vermette
Date: 11/21/16

19 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $362,250
Buyer: Zachary A. Grzelak
Seller: Cynthia M. Downey
Date: 11/17/16

30 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Alex C. Lanstein
Seller: Jeri Baker
Date: 11/14/16

CHESTERFIELD

10 Bisbee Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Drew Morse
Seller: William H. Nugent
Date: 11/14/16

6 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: 6 South Street RT
Seller: Thomas E. Dawson-Greene
Date: 11/22/16

EASTHAMPTON

28 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $201,075
Buyer: Carol Salois
Seller: Janice R. Wohl
Date: 11/18/16

88 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,300
Buyer: Matthew P. Hurteau
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/22/16

395 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Sweigart
Seller: Frank Pietrasiuk
Date: 11/17/16

54 O’Neil St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jebi Holdings LLC
Seller: Peter J. Tobin
Date: 11/22/16

20 Picard Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Coffelt
Seller: Jose O. Cruz
Date: 11/15/16

GRANBY

54-56 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: TGYF Realty LLC
Seller: Eugene F. Marion
Date: 11/15/16

HADLEY

6 Edgewood Terrace
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kasey J. Nagle
Seller: Susan L. Cohen
Date: 11/17/16

HATFIELD

161 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ileana Vasu
Seller: Stacy R. Ashton
Date: 11/15/16

31 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Charles M. Wojewoda
Seller: Northeast ENT Realty Partners
Date: 11/22/16

67 Old Stage Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Edi Franceschini
Seller: Michael T. Helems
Date: 11/16/16

HUNTINGTON

16 Blandford Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: William C. Deveno
Date: 11/21/16

137 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Todd P. McCoy
Seller: Christine J. Cook
Date: 11/14/16

MIDDLEFIELD

134 Arthur Pease Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: AnnCaroline Chubb
Seller: ATM NT
Date: 11/16/16

NORTHAMPTON

41 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Ray G. Sylvester
Seller: Nira Harper-Elkins
Date: 11/14/16

23 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $251,500
Buyer: Heather A. Labonte
Seller: Jacqueline Tobin-Griffin
Date: 11/14/16

120 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Donna M. Sugrue
Seller: Hampshire Property Mgmt.
Date: 11/18/16

25 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Travis M. Johnson
Seller: Barry D. Sarvet
Date: 11/18/16

423 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Paul Serio
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 11/15/16

121 Hinckley St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: New Harmony Properties
Seller: Thomas H. Friedman
Date: 11/17/16

81 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Michael L. Boyce
Seller: Joanne B. Hoyt
Date: 11/18/16

PELHAM

339 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Michael P. Vilcans
Seller: Catherine Ulitsky
Date: 11/22/16

SOUTH HADLEY

83 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $228,900
Buyer: Douglas T. Scanlon
Seller: Ryan K. Johnson
Date: 11/18/16

2 Apple Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Michael A. Morrow
Seller: Adam & Eve Construction LLC
Date: 11/18/16

26 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Wayne Davidson
Seller: Linda J. Leblond
Date: 11/18/16

161 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Gail A. Olesiak
Seller: Home Improvement Assocs.
Date: 11/22/16

27 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Kelly
Seller: Kenn M. Tirrell
Date: 11/23/16

195 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Zofia Lysik
Seller: Douglas T. Scanlon
Date: 11/18/16

16 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Robert F. Moos
Seller: Shawn T. Hall
Date: 11/16/16

25 Queen Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Alice E. Stalker
Seller: Vision Investment Props.
Date: 11/23/16

6 Victoria Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Nicholls
Seller: Judith A. Pedigo
Date: 11/16/16

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Buchanan Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Strojny
Seller: Janet E. Roy
Date: 11/14/16

50 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Clark
Seller: John J. Marcyoniak
Date: 11/23/16

139 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,100
Buyer: Martin J. Kane
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/18/16

74 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Ronald W. Korza
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 11/15/16

33 Rattle Hill Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Edward A. Ackley
Seller: John W. Cummings
Date: 11/18/16

16 Riverdale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Johanna L. Truswell
Seller: Kenneth L. Lambrich
Date: 11/21/16

WARE

54 Marjorie St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Karen L. Lackman
Seller: Catherine A. Rhodes
Date: 11/15/16

9 Old Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Monique M. Messier
Seller: Quigley FT
Date: 11/14/16

WESTHAMPTON

76 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Philip E. Gould
Seller: Frances M. Thompson
Date: 11/22/16

12 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jeremy R. Durrin
Seller: David C. Braastad
Date: 11/18/16

112 Reservoir Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Susan A. Scott
Seller: Geraldine A. Pothier
Date: 11/16/16

75 Stage Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gloria A. Gagnon
Seller: Bruce W. & F. A. Partridge NT
Date: 11/18/16

WILLIAMSBURG

13 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Scott A. Leonard
Seller: Angela S. Waskiewicz
Date: 11/17/16

6 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Keith H. Snow
Seller: Dawn L. White
Date: 11/22/16

WORTHINGTON

328 Ridge Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $340,266
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Richard D. Flynn
Date: 11/17/16

Country Bank Announces Four Promotions

By BusinessWest Staff June 21, 2023

Daily News

WARE — Country Bank announced four recent promotions. Jessica McGarry has been promoted to senior vice president, East Region Commercial Lending team lead, while Shantie Prashad, Cindy Saucier, and Blair Robidoux have been promoted to assistant vice presidents, Retail Banking.

McGarry has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and has been a commercial lender in the Worcester market for the past 10 years, with the entirety of her career spent in a community-bank setting. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business from Nichols College, received the Forty Under 40 designation in 2014 from the Worcester Business Journal, and was a member of the Leadership Worcester class of 2015-16. She also gives back to the community, currently serving on the board of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Business Development Corp. She remains active in volunteer opportunities through various organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Be Like Brit, and the Community Harvest Project.

Prashad has more than 26 years of sales and leadership experience, most recently serving as the Retail Banking officer of Country Bank’s Park Avenue, Worcester location. She graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies in 2022 and is highly active in the Worcester community, serving on the board for the Learning First Foundation and the YWCA and as an ambassador for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Saucier has more than 20 years of banking and leadership experience, serving as the Retail Banking officer of the Charlton Banking Center. She graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies in 2021, is a board member and vice chair for the Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce, and serves with various nonprofits and committees within the Charlton community.

Robidoux currently leads the West Street Banking Center and has more than 17 years of experience in the retail division. She has held various roles throughout her tenure at Country Bank and graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies in 2019. Throughout her career, she has been an integral part of the community within her market. She serves on the board of the Ware Business and Civic Assoc.

“Congratulations to Jess, Blair, Cindy, and Shantie. We are excited to announce their promotions, not just in recognition of their contributions to the bank’s success, but also because each individual’s history with the bank demonstrates the various career paths available in community banking,” said Miriam Siegel, first senior vice president, chief Culture and Development officer. “We are committed to helping each team member identify their career goals and work with them to reach those objectives. Their performance contributes to the bank’s overall success, and we’re pleased to be able to promote these individuals for their hard work and dedication to the organization.”

Nonprofit Leaders Attend Zoominar on Florence Bank’s Customers’ Choice Program

By BusinessWest Staff December 3, 2021

Daily News

FLORENCE — Twenty-six Hampden County nonprofit leaders attended Florence Bank’s first Zoominar event in mid-October to learn about participation in the bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program.

The organizations have since launched individual efforts to raise awareness about their missions in hopes of helping them gain votes — and funds — at the bank’s 20th annual Customers’ Choice celebration in May 2022.

“So generous,” said Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries. “Thank you so much. Florence Bank is such a wonderful community partner.”

Nonprofit leaders who missed the Zoominar and would like a link to the video can contact Erin Defoyd, Marketing Communications manager/officer, at [email protected].

Florence Bank held the informational event as it now has three branches in Hampden County — in West Springfield, Springfield, and Chicopee — and bank leaders want all nonprofits to be aware of the grant program so they can take advantage of the opportunity.

“Part of our mission is philanthropic in nature,” President and CEO Kevin Day told attendees on the Zoominar. “We provide support to the communities we serve in many different ways. Twenty years ago, the bank began asking our customers where some of the bank’s donations dollars should be spent, and our Customers’ Choice program was launched. Listening to customers was a natural extension of how we run our bank.”

Zoominar attendees also heard Defoyd give an overview of the materials in the bank’s Customers’ Choice PR kit and talk specifically about using social media to promote the program. Janice Beetle of Beetle Press, who partners with the bank’s marketing team, talked about how to customize the press-release template.

Monica Curhan, senior vice president and Marketing director, served as moderator and also introduced the managers of the three Hampden County branches: Emily Tower, West Springfield; Nikki Gleason, Springfield; and Kimberly Downing, Chicopee.

To qualify for a community grant, organizations must receive at least 50 votes from Florence Bank customers. In the past 20 years, Florence Bank has donated $1.3 million to 158 nonprofit organizations. In 2020, almost 7,000 votes were cast, and 32 nonprofits accepted grant awards in May, with a total of $100,500 handed out.

These nonprofits attended the Zoominar: Homework House, Litwin School PTO, Square One, Link to Libraries Inc., Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield, Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Chicopee Fire Department, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, Greater Holyoke YMCA, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Kiwanis Club of Springfield, Randall Boys & Girls Club, Revitalize CDC, Rick’s Place, Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, the Gray House Inc., the Parish Cupboard, Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Transitions Through Motion, Valley Opportunity Council, and YMCA of Greater Springfield.

These organizations are listed on the voting page and in a promotional piece being handed to customers in the Hampden County branches through Dec. 31, when voting closes.

The bank’s kit for nonprofits includes an information sheet on the Customers’ Choice program, a sample flyer to display, and a press release leaders can adapt and send to the media. To access the Community Grants Kit, visit www.florencebank.com/customer-choice-kit.

Customers of Florence Bank can vote for a nonprofit by visiting www.florencebank.com/customers-choice-community-grants or voting in a Florence Bank branch.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff December 29, 2015

Company Notebook Departments

Monson Savings Bank Seeks Community Input on Charitable Giving

MONSON — For the sixth year in a row, Monson Savings Bank is asking the community to help plan the bank’s community-giving activities by inviting people to vote for the organizations they would like the bank to support during 2016. “Every year we donate over $100,000 to organizations doing important work in the communities we serve,” said Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings. “For several years now, we’ve been asking the community for input on which groups they’d like us to support, and we’ve been so pleased by how many people participate. We have learned of new organizations through this process, and we also just like the idea of asking our community for input. As a community bank, we think that’s important.” To cast their vote, people can visit monsonsavings.com/in-the-community.html. On that page, they will find a list of organizations that the bank has already supported in 2015 and may provide up to three names of groups they’d like the bank to support in 2016. The only requirement is that the organizations be nonprofit and provide services in Hampden, Monson, Wilbraham, or Ware. The voting ends at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. The bank pledges to support the top 10 vote getters and will announce who they are by the end of January.

Bay Path Employees Donate to Baystate Children’s Hospital

LONGMEADOW — In keeping with Bay Path University tradition, an area nonprofit organization has been selected to receive donations from the Bay Path community in celebration of the holiday season. This year, Baystate Children’s Hospital will be the recipient charity of contributions from the university. Baystate Children’s Hospital, located at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, remains the only accredited children’s hospital in the region and delivers a high level of care to infants, children, and adolescents. The hospital is equipped with 110 beds, including 57 bassinettes, and provides more than 50 inpatient and outpatient services. Donations from Bay Path faculty and staff will include much-needed items such as toys, games, strollers, and books, among other essentials, and will be collected for the hospital today during the university’s annual employee holiday party. Bay Path employees will be honored for their years of service to the university during the party as well.

Clinical & Support Options Recognizes Employees

AMHERST — Clinical & Support Options Inc. (CSO) honored eight employees for their outstanding commitment to the community at its annual staff appreciation and holiday event on Dec. 4. These awards are presented annually to recognize the exemplary contributions made by employees in the course of their work. More than 325 guests attended this lively event, which was held at the UMass Student Union Ballroom. The Exemplary Administrative Support Award, which honors an administrative support employee whose work has been notable for its excellence, went to Marceina Purdy, back-end billing specialist in Northampton. The Outstanding Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, vision, and initiative in support of the agency’s mission and objectives, went to Sara Stodulski, Springfield outpatient supervisor. The Exemplary Direct Service Award, honoring an employee whose direct-care work has been notable for its excellence, went to Ben Tozloski, Greenfield outpatient clinician. Chris Jones, Athol crisis clinician, was recognized with the Morale/Spirit Award, which honors the employee who, in the course of their work, has done the most in contributing to the agency’s employee morale. Nicole Lemire, Greenfield family-support worker, was recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Recovery. This award recognizes a person who promotes and integrates the principles of recovery and a trauma-informed approach by actively modeling such principles in his or her work. The award for Community Service Leadership went to Ariane Krumholz, director of Quality Improvement. This award honors a staff member who has provided exceptional personal dedication and a commitment to excellence in bringing communities together at the grass-roots level to assure that the agency meets the needs of those it serves. The Exemplary Team Award, which recognizes a program, department, or committee that has functioned as an exemplary team, whether formally or informally designated, went to the team at the Bridge Family Resource Center in Amherst. Finally, CSO honored Rich Nadolski, director of Clubhouse services, for his 30 years of service at CSO. “Our employees work tirelessly every day supporting our clients and making our communities healthier,” said President and CEO Karin Jeffers said. “I am honored to be a part of this team and recognize these employees for their dedication and excellence.”

Country Bank, Wolf & Co. Construct Housing in Haiti

WARE — In October, a team of officers and a trustee from Country Bank traveled to Haiti as part of a mission of the Be Like Brit Foundation. During the seven-day excursion, the group built a home in the community of Grand Goave, while connecting with children at the foundation’s nearby orphanage. Country Bank was joined on the trip by Mark O’Connell, CEO of Wolf & Co., an accounting firm with offices in Boston and Springfield, along with five members of his team. Dubbed ‘Team Double Trouble,’ each group built a new house, benefiting two of the area’s disadvantaged families. Housing is still greatly needed more than five years after the earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation. The team from Country Bank cleared the lot, hand-poured the foundation, and framed and finished the structure. All the lumber, concrete, and water to the two remote building sites were carried by hand by the teams. “As community bankers, we are deeply involved with the families in need in our own region,” said Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank, who traveled with the group. “Our journey with the Be Like Brit Foundation provided us with greater appreciation of the support that people need around the world. It was a life-changing experience for our group on both a personal and professional level, as the trip served as a corporate team-building and bonding opportunity. I am deeply proud to be surrounded by a team of such dedicated and caring individuals.” In addition to their time building, the teams toured the Mission of Hope International facilities, including a school, computer lab, and library. They also attended church with the children on Sunday and came back to serve lunch the following day. The orphanage was built in memory of 19-year-old Britney Gengel, the Rutland, Mass. native who perished in the 2010 Haiti earthquake while on a service trip with her college, Lynn University.

Baystate Rug & Flooring Helps Tornado Victims

SPRINGFIELD — When tornadoes carved a 39-mile path through the landscape of Western Mass. on June 1, 2011, thousands of lives were impacted. Even today, many of the tornado victims are still dealing with the aftermath, including Isidoro and Alejandrina Mulero of Springfield. Their home in the Six Corners section of the city sustained significant damage to the roof, siding, windows, and foundation. After four years, the Muleros’ home is almost habitable thanks to volunteers from the community as well as Habitat for Humanity and Revitalize Community Development Corp. (formerly Rebuilding Together), who refurbished the damaged structure. Now, all the family needs is to have the flooring installed, for which Baystate Rug & Flooring, a local, family-owned provider of flooring with locations in East Longmeadow and Chicopee, has donated labor. According to Margarita Mulero, the daughter of Isidoro and Alejandrina, the family reached out to Baystate Rug & Flooring at the recommendation of a pastor at a local church. “We were looking for someone whose heart would go out to them, someone who could volunteer their services to help finish the repairs to the house,” she said. “Baystate Rug & Flooring was the company that was suggested, and when we contacted them, they expressed interest in helping us.” Jorge Morgado, vice president of Baystate Rug & Flooring, noted, “at Baystate Rug and Flooring, we live by the motto ‘how can I make today a better day?’ When we learned about the Mulero family of Springfield, who were struggling to get back into their tornado-damaged home, we wanted to help in some small way. Donating installation services is one way we can demonstrate our commitment to making each day better for our community.”

bankESB Promotes Meridith Salois, Sandra Brakey

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2016

Daily News

EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced the promotion of two employees at the bank’s recent quarterly meeting. Meridith Salois was promoted to assistant vice president, credit analyst, and Sandra Brakey to officer, senior commercial loan assistant.

Salois joined bankESB in 2001 as a loan servicer and progressed over time to collections assistant, credit analyst, and senior credit analyst before being elected officer in 2015. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business executive management from Bay Path College, and has a number of CFT certificates and diplomas in financial services, lending, and credit analysis. She is active in the community, volunteering for Stop Hunger Now, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and serving as a board member for Westfield Youth Football & Cheerleading.

Brakey began her career at bankESB in 2010 as commercial loan administrative assistant and was promoted to supervisor, senior commercial loan assistant in 2015. She had more than 20 years of legal documentation experience before joining the bank.

Young Professional Society to Host Third Thursday Event Today

By BusinessWest Staff January 18, 2024

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its Third Thursday: Alumni Connections & Annual Showcase, a monthly networking event today, Jan. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield, while honoring and paying respects to longtime YPS member Jennifer Schimmel.

This Third Thursday event will feature a review of 2023 events, partnerships, and community investments, as well as an outlook for 2024. Highlights for 2023 include more than 25 events, 18 partnerships, and more than $18,000 in community investment, with plans to surpass those numbers in 2024.

YPS will also seek to partner with local colleges and universities and engage in more volunteer and community giving opportunities in the coming year. Existing members and other young professionals interested in membership will have the opportunity to network with board of directors alumni and learn more about how YPS helped with their professional development.

During the event, YPS will take a moment to honor and pay respects to Schimmel, who passed away on Jan. 7. Professionally, Jennifer dedicated her talents to nonprofit organizations, holding the position of executive director of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity from 2007 to 2019. She has held various support roles with organizations such as Hartford Seminary, Wadsworth Atheneum, and Shakespeare & Company.

Byron White

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2010

40 Under 40 The Class of 2010

Byron White: 30

Owner and Executive Chef, Pazzo Ristorante

Growing up with 11 siblings, Byron White developed a work ethic early on.

“We never got anything for nothing,” he said. “My parents were hard workers, and from a young age, if you wanted a dollar, you had to go out and make it.”

That quality served him well when he stumbled upon the restaurant business, washing dishes at Leone’s in Springfield. “Five minutes in, I knew I wanted to work in restaurants,” he said. “I loved the juice, the pressure. So I worked my way up.”

That journey — White is a self-taught chef who has worked in notable kitchens across the Pioneer Valley and all over the U.S. — eventually led to part-ownership of Pazzo at the Basketball Hall of Fame, where he continues to stir passion into every recipe.

“It’s like performing on stage,” he said. “The kitchen is our stage, and the dining room is the audience. It gets my energy pumping when people sit down in the audience and watch the stage; that’s why I like the cooks working in an open kitchen, so they can see the immediate reactions from people.”

Having returned to “the city that gave me my wings,” White has helped raise funds for groups including Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Springfield, Springfield Kiwanis Club, the March of Dimes, the Jimmy Fund, Children’s Miracle Network, the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., and Shriners Hospitals for Children. That’s not surprising, since he sees his entire career as a kind of service.

“Restaurants are a small branch of the hospitality tree,” he said. “It’s not just about providing great food, but great service and ambiance, hitting all five senses and that sixth sense of culinary euphoria.

“It’s about providing people with that thing I call the ‘wow’ factor,” he added. “At the end of the night, our team looks back and says, ‘wow, we put out a great product and gave people a great experience. Let’s pack it up and do it again tomorrow.’”—Joseph Bednar

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Connecting the Dots

By BusinessWest Staff December 26, 2005

Cover Story

Jim Mullen Wants The Elms to Branch Out

Since assuming the presidency of tiny Elms College in Chicopee in July, Jim Mullen says he’s spent most of his time listening — to students, faculty, staff, the alumni, and area community and business leaders. This is a key element in his strategy to build new and stronger partnerships in the community and take the school’s mission well beyond its walls.

Jim Mullen calls it “management by walking around.”

That’s how he describes the style he brings to the president’s office at Chicopee’s Elms College, a post he assumed last summer. And there’s more to it than merely patrolling the school’s tiny 21-acre campus.

He makes a point of eating at least one meal a day in the dining commons and sharing a table with students. He’s also been known to join in touch football games in the quad, and he even works out occasionally with members of the school’s baseball team.

“That’s a pretty humbling experience,” he told BusinessWest. “I usually have to peel weights off the bar to handle the repetitions.”

But he says such exercises give him energy — literally and figuratively — and a stronger connection with the campus community.

It’s all part of Mullen’s ongoing efforts to continuously monitor student and faculty thoughts and concerns at the 77-year-old school, which he believes is at a critical juncture in its history. Whether he’s throwing batting practice to those assembled for an impromptu pick-up baseball game or grabbing a quick lunch in the cafeteria, Mullen is also listening.

That’s what I’ve spent a good amount of my time here doing,” he told BusinessWest. “Often, when I’m eating with students, I’ll hardly say a word; I’ll just sit there and listen.”

And by listening to students, faculty, alumni, and the public at large, Mullen is helping to shape a course for the school. It’s not a new course, he stressed repeatedly, but merely an attempt to re-emphasize the school’s mission — educating and inspiring young people committed to serving their community — while also creating some new manifestations of that broad purpose and generating greater awareness of the college.

Which brings him to something called the ‘Elms College Community Spirit Service Day.’

That’s a new program he initiated this fall that addresses all those goals by having students take a day off from the classroom and go out into the community.

Specifically, groups of students ventured to sites ranging from the Chicopee Department of Public Works to the Emergency Food Pantry in Springfield; Girls Inc., to the Open Pantry Teen Living Program.

Duties included everything from helping young people with homework to painting the walls at several area shelters, said Mullen, noting that more than 200 members of the college community participated, a number he expects will grow each year.

Service Day was created to give students a taste of community service and awareness of its importance to quality of life in the region, while also providing the Elms, its students, facility, and staff with greater visibility.

It’s part of Mullen’s enhanced partnership- building initiatives, or work to “connect the dots,” as he put it, within the Western Mass. community.

Such partnerships include a tutoring/mentoring program that involves students of the Holy Name school located across the street from the Elms campus, and an ongoing collaboration in which drama students at the college help students at Holyoke Catholic High School stage productions like the recent Dead Man Walking. There’s also a venture called the Quest Program, which brings area middle school students to the Elms campus each summer.

Doing so introduces them to the school, but, more importantly, it often inspires participants to pursue a college education.

Looking to the future, Mullen said Elms administrators want to build a new science center, a necessary step toward expanding some of the school’s most successful programs, such as Nursing, Chemistry, and Speech and Language Pathology, and also build new athletic facilities to facilitate growth of programs that have helped attract and retain many students.

The more immediate goal, however, is to build more of those partnerships that Mullen believes will take the school to the next level.

“Our mission is not only to provide a great education,” he said, “but also to inspire connections.”

School of Thought

When asked how he arrived at the Elms, one of the smallest schools in New England in terms of both acreage and enrollment, Mullen said it was a case of “as natural a fit as one could ask for.”

Elaborating, he said that, as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, a post he assumed in 1999, he would often get calls from a variety of search firms. “The conversations usually started with, ‘would you interested in becoming the president of ….?’ The answer was usually a qualified ‘no,’ he said, adding that he did consider some of the positions. But none as seriously as the Elms, which presented a chance to come home — he was born in Granby and lived in the Greater Springfield area for many years — and raise his family in the environment he enjoyed.

Meanwhile, the Elms presidency presented a chance to work for and within an institution that has played a big role in his life — the Catholic Church — while also giving him the challenge and opportunity of making Elms a stronger, more vital force in Catholic higher education.

“It is a perfect fit for me professionally and personally,” said Mullen, who attended a Catholic college, Holy Cross, and has spent the bulk of his career in higher education, establishing a reputation as a hands-on administrator specializing in building bridges between schools and the communities in which they are located.

At UNC Asheville, for example, Mullen created a program similar to Elms’ service day. Called ‘Bulldog Day,’ it involves freshmen performing thousands of hours of community service.

Meanwhile, at Trinity College in Hartford, where he served in a variety of positions, Mullen was executive director of an initiative called Project 2002, a $300 million public-private revitalization project that has transformed the neighborhood surrounding the college into what is called the “Learning Corridor.”

Mullen wants to continue that pattern at the Elms, a school founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Located near the Chicopee-Springfield line in a mostly bluecollar neighborhood, the originally allwomen school has historically provided opportunities to those who might not otherwise enjoy a college education.

“Many of our students are the first in their family to attend college, and the vast majority of our students receive some form of financial aid,” Mullen explained. “These are individuals who haven’t had all the opportunities that others have.

“Our goal is to prepare such students for success in their chosen field,” he said, “but also to make them responsible citizens of the world.”

In an effort to diversify and grow its enrollment, the Elms went co-ed in 1999, a move that met with resistance from many students, faculty, and alumnae. Ultimately, the move has proved successful in boosting enrollment, and now roughly one-third of the school’s 1,200 full- and part-time students are male.

The Elms boasts a wide variety of programs — many of them involving service — including Nursing, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, and others.

Work in the classroom is complemented with service within the community; students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of community service to meet what the school calls its “service-learning requirement.”

Students volunteer time with such groups as the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the Springfield Library & Museums, and others.

Aggressive Course

Moving forward, Mullen said he wants to increase enrollment, and the broad strategy for doing so is building awareness of the school and its many programs, both in this region, home to the vast majority of current students, and well beyond.

The school has embarked a moreaggressive marketing initiative, one that involves print, radio, and television, but the awareness-building efforts go well beyond advertising, said Mullen.

Indeed, it is grounded in the relationship- building efforts he described and creating greater visibility. Some of the initiatives are small in scope — such as an effort this fall to encourage Chicopee-area businesses to reach out to Elms students and welcome them back for the new semester; the campaign resulted in signs in many storefronts that were not seen in years past. Others, such as the Quest Program are broader.

Quest was designed to introduce young people to the idea of college education — it is still a foreign concept for some population groups, Mullen explained — and then encouraging students to get and stay on that path.

“We would naturally like these people to come to the Elms,” said Mullen. “But the important thing is for them to go to college — any college.”

Quest, the drama partnership with Holyoke Catholic, the tutoring initiative at Holy Name, and other ventures are all part of the ‘connecting-the-dots’ philosophy that Mullen brings to Elms. He told BusinessWest that colleges cannot be islands in their cities and towns, merely taking in students to attend classes.

“Schools can’t be insular, they can’t put up gates and hide behind them,” he said. “Here, we’re about knocking down gates and reaching out.”

By doing so, the school can meet a number of goals — everything from better preparing students for careers in chosen fields, to familiarizing area young people with the Elms — which will naturally help with enrollment.

“All colleges get interested in people when they turn 17,” he told BusinessWest. “Through many of our partnerships, we show that interest much earler, and that helps us create more opportunities for people.”

As for enrollment, Mullen said he does not have a magic number in mind, but would like to see steady increases without impacting one of the school’s better selling points.

Indeed, the small size of the school is one of its strengths, he said, noting class sizes that generally run between 12 and 15 students, and also a close-knit community that isn’t found on many campuses.

“Here, if you’re having a bad day, someone’s going to take notice,” he explained.

“It could be another student, a faculty member … it could be me; and they’re going to ask what’s wrong and offer to help.”

Another of the school’s strengths is its status as the only Catholic college within the Diocese of Springfield. This gives the school a strong base from which to recruit, said Mullen, referring to the many Catholic high schools in the region, including Holyoke Catholic, Cathedral in Springfield, and St. Mary’s in Westfield.

Overall, however, the policy is one of inclusion, he said, noting the school strives to create diversity within the faculty and student body.

Meanwhile, it is working hard to shed its ‘best-kept secret’ status within the higher education education community.

“People will often say that they’ve heard of The Elms, but that they didn’t know all that it does,” he explained. “That’s something we want to change, and to do that, it all comes back to partnerships.”

Class Act

As he talked with BusinessWest in his spacious office in Berchmans Hall, Mullen said he likes his new digs. “But I’m just not in them a lot.”

Instead, he’s taking in one of the drama projects conducted in partnership with Holyoke Catholic, or watching one of the school’s 16 sports teams, or trying to get a curve ball past a student in a pick-up baseball game.

That’s ‘management by walking around,’ and it’s the M.O. that Mullen will employ in his efforts to help the Elms branch out – becoming an increasingly larger, more visible part of the community.

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

Jill Monson

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2010

40 Under 40 The Class of 2010

Jill Monson: 35

Director of Marketing, Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding

“If you can hear me … go shhhhhhhhh.”

This is, for all intents and purposes, Jill Monson’s ‘line.’ She utters it to quiet people down and get things moving at events ranging from chamber After-5 outings to Springfield Armor basketball games. And she says it often; she has become the region’s preeminent emcee.

But Monson has been doing a lot more than making a name and a line for herself these days. She’s made a career move — actually, two of them. Her new business card announces her as the director of Marketing for Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding. Meanwhile, she’s taken a major entrepreneurial step, opening her own business called Inspired Marketing & Promotions, which handles everything from consulting work in social media to event planning to public relations.

Monson said she chose that name for a reason: She was inspired by the recent death of her mother at the age of 56. “Her passing showed me that you just don’t know how many days you have left,” she told BusinessWest. “So you have to make the most of each and every one of them.”

Looking back on what she’s done to date, it’s clear that Monson has wasted little, if any, of her time. She has always been busy professionally, mixing a day job — first in radio with several area stations and then in various marketing capacities — with announcing and emcee gigs. And she’s always been extremely active in the community. She’s on the board of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, is an executor for the Springfield Museums, serves as a diplomat for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, and volunteers as the sales coordinator for the Rays of Hope walk. She’s also active with Keep Springfield Beautiful, Habitat for Humanity, and the Home Builders Assoc. Home Show.

So while she’s becoming known across the region for quieting crowds, Monson is making her mark as an entrepreneur and proponent of Springfield and many of its institutions. And that point is coming across loud and clear. —George O’Brien

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Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 3, 2018

Real Estate

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

32 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Gillian Kelly
Seller: Gina M. Cunningham
Date: 07/31/18

126 North Warger Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $384,500
Buyer: Theodore A. Toothaker
Seller: Craig T. Vettori
Date: 07/31/18

BERNARDSTON

15 Pine Grove Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $255,900
Buyer: Anthony W. Holder
Seller: Charlyn F. Connolly
Date: 08/10/18

BUCKLAND

4 Cross St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $373,250
Buyer: William A. Graves
Seller: Todd Pease
Date: 07/31/18

6 Pomeroy Terrace
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Smythe
Seller: Kathleen M. Cunningham
Date: 07/31/18

12 Wellington St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Thomas Devon-Manning
Seller: Daryl A. Mccraw
Date: 08/10/18

CHARLEMONT

653 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $140,800
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: James Keegan
Date: 08/06/18

23 Mountain View Dr.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Denis L. Kitchen
Seller: Gail A. Bissell TR
Date: 07/30/18

COLRAIN

2 Herzig Lane
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Gary J. Herzig
Seller: Mark D. Laurence
Date: 07/31/18

DEERFIELD

194 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Carl G. Burwick
Seller: Barry S. Isenstein
Date: 08/10/18

20 Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael E. Ciampa
Seller: Cohan, Rina, (Estate)
Date: 08/03/18

33 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Jason Viadero
Seller: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Date: 08/07/18

GREENFIELD

918 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Cody P. Cardaropoli
Seller: Joseph D. Stafford
Date: 08/02/18

2 Dunnell Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Glenn S. Macneil
Seller: Bonnie B. Pierce
Date: 08/02/18

56 Glenbrook Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mark Blanchette
Seller: Doerpholz, Carolyn J., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/18

19 Summer St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Edwin J. Banash
Seller: Mark E. Langenback
Date: 08/10/18

HAWLEY

11 Hunt Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jacob R. Desrosiers
Seller: John Scott
Date: 08/10/18

LEVERETT

140 Dudleyville Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert Barron
Seller: John Rathbun
Date: 08/08/18

66 Long Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Janice Stamell
Seller: Stephen P. Coelen
Date: 07/30/18

LEYDEN

53 School Schoolhouse Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Haringa
Seller: Daniel J. Quinlan
Date: 07/31/18

MONTAGUE

2 Griswold St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jamie L. Jackman
Seller: Melissa C. Kretchmar
Date: 08/02/18

NEW SALEM

78 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Greeley
Seller: Daniel R. Greeley
Date: 08/02/18

NORTHFIELD

99 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Craig D. Hefner
Seller: Joseph L. Platzner
Date: 08/03/18

25 Hidden Pond Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Strysky
Seller: Steven L. Zakon-Anderson
Date: 08/03/18

389 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Roberto D. Naparstek
Seller: Christian F. Guertin
Date: 08/09/18

722-B Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Tyson C. Macknight
Seller: Shaun R. St.Clair
Date: 08/10/18

263-C Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Peter M. Sibley
Seller: Michael D. Sibley
Date: 07/30/18

ORANGE

12 Anderwood Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Frank J. Citino
Seller: Darrel L. Jarvis
Date: 07/30/18

180 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jai Gayatri Maa LLC
Seller: Natvar J. Patel
Date: 08/03/18

405 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: James Gleason
Seller: George F. Clouatre
Date: 08/03/18

178 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Mark P. Carey
Seller: Nancy Ferron
Date: 08/03/18

232 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Forrest A. Calder
Seller: Forest, Thomas K., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/18

100 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Peters
Seller: MA&N RT
Date: 08/01/18

55 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Edward B. Sullivan
Seller: David M. Boudreau
Date: 08/08/18

SHUTESBURY

118 Leonard Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andrea C. Dallas
Seller: Margaret G. Turgeon
Date: 08/10/18

WARWICK

16 South Holden Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Jean B. Haskell
Seller: Wayne A. Prohaska
Date: 07/30/18

WENDELL

143 Locke Hill Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $268,840
Buyer: Mark C. Bean
Seller: Michael A. Grillo
Date: 07/31/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

72 Anvil St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Claudine T. Wyner
Seller: Robert R. Houle
Date: 08/09/18

116 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Burns
Seller: Won G. Seo
Date: 08/01/18

74 Blairs Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Jonathan Ryan
Seller: Michael H. Tremble
Date: 08/02/18

51 Faymore Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Graham Boggis
Seller: David M. Prova
Date: 07/30/18

14 Kathy Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Sally L. Day
Seller: Gabriel F. Laviolette
Date: 08/10/18

17 Liswell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Adam C. Nouwen
Seller: Keith D. Poirier
Date: 07/31/18

869 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Krystyna A. Menard
Seller: Jeffrey S. Allan
Date: 08/06/18

225 Poplar St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $178,800
Buyer: Kyle R. Metcalfe
Seller: Chester A. Zymroz
Date: 07/30/18

37 Quail Hollow Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Charles A. Zaremba
Seller: James Evans
Date: 08/10/18

32 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Jaclyn A. Wright
Seller: Joan M. Gathro
Date: 07/31/18

108 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kellee A. Line
Seller: Christopher D. Marble
Date: 07/31/18

24 Stevenson Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $458,000
Buyer: Amy L. Martin
Seller: Scott Stein
Date: 08/10/18

16 Vernon St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: James C. Redfern
Seller: Thomas E. Burke
Date: 07/30/18

61 Warren St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Vincent Serignese
Seller: Edythe M. Brewster
Date: 08/03/18

5 Westford Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Noonan
Seller: Sheila Sacco
Date: 08/10/18

41 Windermere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: Mohamad Borhot
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 08/07/18

25 Wyman St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: James W. Conway
Seller: Ann M. Garner
Date: 08/07/18

BLANDFORD

44 Nye Brook Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Neveu
Seller: Elizabeth A. Jordt
Date: 07/31/18

BRIMFIELD

90 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Michael D. Jund
Seller: Richard R. Denniston
Date: 08/10/18

CHICOPEE

19 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Chelsea R. Dunn
Seller: Malgorzata J. Kantianis
Date: 08/03/18

41 Belvidere St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jeremy Saffer
Seller: Peter Braun
Date: 07/31/18

189 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Marie T. Laflamme
Seller: Kimberly J. Laflamme
Date: 08/01/18

5-7 Bush Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: Luis A. Lopez
Seller: Sarah Czerniak
Date: 08/09/18

172 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Michael J. Dearing
Seller: David R. King
Date: 07/31/18

107 Chester St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Marcelino Hernandez
Seller: Kevin M. Pouliot
Date: 08/02/18

356 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,738
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Nelson Roman
Date: 08/10/18

45 Donlyn Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Holly Nemeth
Seller: Kudla, Irene E., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/18

94 Ducharme Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Jonathan Lopez
Seller: Robert G. Cote
Date: 07/31/18

551 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Chois Property Management
Seller: East Elm Corp.
Date: 07/30/18

39 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Sara E. Lee
Seller: Aleksandr Govor
Date: 08/10/18

46 Leary Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Cory J. Rodgers
Seller: Linnea Majewicz
Date: 08/09/18

50 Leona Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Katie E. Roberts
Seller: Jessica A. Spear
Date: 07/30/18

170 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Stephanie E. Nunez
Seller: Katarzyna Kalisz
Date: 08/10/18

227 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Michael B. Roy
Seller: Sophie Zielinski
Date: 07/30/18

67 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Gerald D. Pratt
Seller: Scott Tucker
Date: 07/31/18

11 Sandra Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Angela Belieu
Seller: Joseph G. Daigle
Date: 07/30/18

153 Sesame Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Sean P. McClelland
Seller: Lawrence Adamczyk
Date: 07/30/18

116 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Richard Harty
Seller: Max Cap Properties LLC
Date: 08/08/18

124 Stearns Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tiana L. Cruz
Seller: Alfredo A. Cunha
Date: 07/31/18

61 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ronald L. Landry
Seller: Alfred A. Chagnon
Date: 07/30/18

16 Walton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,300
Buyer: Jessica Dahlquist
Seller: Keith W. Dahlquist
Date: 08/01/18

54 Wanda St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gregg W. Sutherland
Seller: Wolak, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 08/02/18

Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Hector J. Rivera
Seller: Cichonski, Stephen S., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

21 Breezy Knoll Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Beth E. Welch
Seller: Theodore E. Wakem
Date: 08/03/18

6 Burt Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Jennifer R. Douglas
Date: 07/31/18

39 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Eric Coutinho
Seller: Rohit Singh
Date: 08/10/18

8 Cedar Hill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Kendra Lemay
Seller: Patricia A. Wagner
Date: 07/31/18

25 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Christopher Buendo
Seller: Malcolm R. Schneider
Date: 07/31/18

55 Dearborn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Kathleen M. Cutler
Seller: Dennis P. Cote
Date: 07/30/18

115 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Jason Whitaker
Seller: C. MacMonegle-Ekness
Date: 07/30/18

252 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Antonio J. Bordoni
Seller: Michael Lenares
Date: 07/31/18

23 High Pine Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $413,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Giguere
Seller: Mauree McDonald-Tyburski
Date: 07/30/18

39 Maplehurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Loretta H. Potter
Seller: Frank L. Dubuque
Date: 07/31/18

250 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Marc A. Maccarini
Seller: Carol M. Sergel
Date: 08/10/18

21 Robin St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Huy Q. Truong
Seller: Kristen D. Daley
Date: 07/31/18

9 Skyline Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gennaro Dibenedetto
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 08/03/18

101 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Knowlton
Seller: Somers Rd Properties LLC
Date: 07/31/18

36 Wellington Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Marc R. Murphy
Seller: Beth E. Welch
Date: 08/03/18

GRANVILLE

122 Sodom St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Timothy Ryan
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 07/30/18

HAMPDEN

400 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Thibault
Seller: Scott R. Southworth
Date: 08/10/18

HOLLAND

10 Bernie Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Stephen Smith
Seller: Thomas A. Dubrey
Date: 07/31/18

20 Candlewood Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Regan
Seller: Timothy Haringa
Date: 08/07/18

22 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Christine J. Martin
Seller: Old Green Acres LLC
Date: 07/31/18

73 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Denton R. Hutchens
Seller: James A. Boucher
Date: 08/07/18

40 Williams Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Susan J. Winslow
Seller: Angela M. Talbot
Date: 08/02/18

HOLYOKE

33 Arthur St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maria C. Medina
Seller: Cedar Investment Group
Date: 08/01/18

84 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Robin M. Fasoli
Seller: Erica Morawski
Date: 08/10/18

90 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Stephan Edel
Seller: James N. Chevalier
Date: 08/03/18

71 Ely St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Pennymac Holdings LLC
Seller: Darlene Davis
Date: 08/03/18

37-39 Florence Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Patrick B. Beaudry
Seller: Daniel E. Bogan
Date: 08/10/18

181 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Jodi Powers
Seller: Kirby N. Juengst
Date: 08/07/18

250 Madison Ave. West
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Labrocca
Seller: Ralph L. Cohen
Date: 07/31/18

2074 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Jason L. Martinez
Seller: Donna W. Hoener
Date: 07/31/18

396 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Micha A. Broadnax
Seller: Antonio Lebron
Date: 07/30/18

37 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Andrew S. Lape
Seller: Joseph Rosinski
Date: 07/30/18

Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass Inc.
Seller: Daniel A. Bernard
Date: 07/31/18

136 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stanley O. Akula
Seller: Kaplan, Mary J., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/18

173 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: David R. Cunningham
Seller: Robert P. Kocher
Date: 07/31/18

275-279 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Yarland Properties LLC
Seller: Alfred J. Trombley
Date: 08/01/18

172 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Rebecca J. Downing
Seller: Ryan P. Murphy
Date: 08/06/18

LONGMEADOW

17 Andover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: James M. Minnix
Seller: 88 Casino Terrace LLC
Date: 08/10/18

13 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Jonathan W. Moulton
Seller: Eric Coutinho
Date: 08/10/18

40 Edgemont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Andrew H. Anton
Seller: Kimberly M. Maynard
Date: 07/30/18

50 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Daniel Salazar
Seller: John G. Ashe
Date: 07/31/18

208 Ellington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $589,000
Buyer: Michael H. Tremble
Seller: Caitlin J. Cronin
Date: 08/02/18

46 Erskine Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Laxmitejaswi Mittapalli
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/31/18

36 Falmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Bolduc
Seller: Terry G. Shotland
Date: 08/02/18

611 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $435,500
Buyer: Chang H. Choi
Seller: Abigail A. Vatrano
Date: 08/10/18

175 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Benjamin P. Maynard
Seller: Mitchell I. Clionsky
Date: 07/30/18

386 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $965,000
Buyer: Brian K. Burke
Seller: James M. Brennan
Date: 07/31/18

34 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: William T. Mitchell
Seller: Ryan N. Shanks
Date: 07/30/18

107 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Michelle E. Moosbrugger
Seller: Richard Wilson
Date: 07/31/18

65 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Julie H. Margetta-Morgan
Seller: Lisa A. Foster
Date: 08/03/18

690 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Ryan N. Shanks
Seller: Mark S. Bean
Date: 07/30/18

77 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Walter A. Peters
Seller: Lawrence V. Schmitt
Date: 08/01/18

76 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Bernd
Seller: Ann J. Schupack
Date: 07/31/18

332 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Mark C. Oswanski
Seller: Michael F. Loonie
Date: 08/06/18

37 Tennyson Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $563,000
Buyer: Meredith B. Hagaman
Seller: Ila K. Shebar
Date: 08/08/18

56 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Hem K. Pokharel
Seller: Thomas P. Kennedy
Date: 08/06/18

21 Wyndward Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Tanya M. Curry
Seller: Klein, Caroline K., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/18

LUDLOW

17 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joaquim Simao
Seller: Rui Simao
Date: 07/31/18

188 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Robert A. Mathias
Seller: Carolyn Therrien
Date: 07/30/18

353 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $313,400
Buyer: Daniel R. Askew
Seller: Atwater Investors Inc.
Date: 08/03/18

387 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jorge Teixeira
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 08/03/18

73 Laroche St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Richard G. Kneszewski
Seller: Katie L. Schebel
Date: 07/30/18

19 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Kennedy
Seller: Antonio Carvalho
Date: 08/10/18

128 Michael St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Reese B. Savoie
Seller: Laurent L. Beaudry
Date: 08/10/18

24 Pleasantview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Mark P. Dooley
Seller: Josue I. Lopes
Date: 07/31/18

64 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Tessa Cote
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/06/18

129 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Dominic Fortini
Seller: John V. Fortini
Date: 08/01/18

764 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Bach
Seller: Chi L. Lysak
Date: 08/03/18

67 Yale St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose Ribeiro-Pires
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/07/18

MONSON

10 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: John J. Maloney
Seller: Katherine H. O’Brien
Date: 08/09/18

14 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Kristopher Longtin
Seller: Gina Dunn
Date: 08/10/18

30 Flynt Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Meaghan M. Fortune
Seller: Russell N. Bergeron
Date: 08/10/18

21 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Ann M. Becker
Date: 08/06/18

54 Hospital Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Erica L. Davis
Seller: Bernard R. Riley
Date: 07/31/18

100 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Steven E. Niquette
Seller: Paula L. Bednarski
Date: 07/30/18

11 Park Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $176,289
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Bacon
Seller: Erica L. Davis
Date: 07/31/18

168 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Joseph L. Provost
Seller: Bonnie A. Harrington
Date: 08/08/18

PALMER

124 Chudy St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Chance J. Plant
Seller: Gregory Gibbs
Date: 08/10/18

Foster St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Donald Wood
Seller: Robin M. Morin
Date: 08/03/18

104 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Matthew E. Dacruz
Seller: Andreas O. Apenburg
Date: 08/10/18

2166-2168 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: MG&MG LLC
Seller: Jacqueline S. Henry
Date: 08/09/18

3137 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Andrew Cienciwa
Seller: Shawn Galarneau
Date: 08/01/18

125 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Janosz
Seller: Mary B. Tripp
Date: 07/31/18

20 Off Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $127,920
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 07/30/18

17 Old Farm Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Doreen Cunningham
Seller: Curtis G. Davis
Date: 08/06/18

1085 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ruth C. O’Malley
Date: 08/07/18

120 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Linda Walker-Martowski
Date: 08/06/18

SOUTHWICK

47 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Daniel Kozlov
Seller: United States Bankruptcy Court
Date: 08/10/18

3 Ferrin Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Malgorzata J. Kantianis
Seller: Mabick TR
Date: 08/03/18

49 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Gregory E. Smith
Seller: Dale M. Tuczinski
Date: 08/03/18

25 Laurel Ridge Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Hanz J&F Gotzmann RET
Seller: James H. Busiere
Date: 08/01/18

5 Revere Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Christopher J. Kennedy
Seller: Christina L. Beaulieu
Date: 07/30/18

SPRINGFIELD

69 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Larry Lizardi
Seller: Rachad Abou-Nemry
Date: 07/31/18

374-380 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: 374 Allen Street LLC
Seller: T&R Ianello LLC
Date: 07/31/18

159-161 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ana Duverge-Roy
Seller: Michael A. Torcia
Date: 08/08/18

59 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Betsy Garcia
Seller: Robert M. Hastings
Date: 08/02/18

34-36 Beaudry St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Paul M. Cangialosi
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 08/09/18

130-132 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $880,000
Buyer: Springfield Belmont LLC
Seller: 130 Belmont Avenue RT
Date: 08/01/18

23 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $269,403
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mary M. Vaughan
Date: 08/06/18

194 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kevin N. Kessler
Seller: Emily Kerswell
Date: 08/03/18

162 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Sarah Dion
Seller: Jennifer A. Bertolasio
Date: 08/01/18

37 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Frances Fernandez
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity
Date: 08/01/18

155 Brookdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Marcom Realty LLC
Seller: Raymond Pieczarka
Date: 08/08/18

30 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Orlando Perez
Seller: VIP Homes & Assocs. LLC
Date: 07/30/18

46 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Celese Andrea-Perez
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 07/31/18

49 Carew Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $144,200
Buyer: Nicole McKee
Seller: Frank M. Decaro
Date: 08/10/18

77 Clough St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Letha A. Foreman
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/30/18

144 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lindsey M. Hutchinson
Seller: Robert R. Balicki
Date: 08/10/18

116 Corcoran Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Rivera
Seller: Anthony J. Alvaro
Date: 07/30/18

175-177 Corthell St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Jose Baez-Ramos
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 08/06/18

189-191 Corthell St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Dylan A. Chasse
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 08/03/18

126 Croyden Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $151,771
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Eduardo Diaz
Date: 08/06/18

55 Crown St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $141,900
Buyer: Yanira Brito
Seller: Luu Nguyen
Date: 07/30/18

27 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Smails LLC
Seller: James J. Ianello
Date: 08/02/18

7 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Yvette M. Holt
Seller: Christopher T. Carroll
Date: 07/31/18

82 Duggan Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Adrian Ortiz
Seller: Kimberly L. Hayes
Date: 07/31/18

138 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mariann Lorenzo
Seller: Angel Mojica
Date: 08/10/18

29 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Marelin Valazquez
Seller: Shu Cheng
Date: 08/06/18

277 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Miguel DeJesus
Seller: Scott R. Abar
Date: 07/31/18

114 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,330
Buyer: Timothy Perkins
Seller: William B. Pass
Date: 08/08/18

52 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ivonne L. Capo-Baez
Seller: Alan L. Beaudry
Date: 07/31/18

84 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Gerald R. Russo
Seller: Michael Wallace
Date: 07/30/18

18 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Haji Reed
Seller: Kathryn M. Giguere
Date: 07/30/18

87 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Melissa J. Grochmal
Seller: Krystyna A. Menard
Date: 08/09/18

36 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Rayna M. Brown
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/08/18

90 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $116,001
Buyer: Veritas RT
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/01/18

96 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Luis M. Rodriguez
Seller: Patricia H. Melenkivitz
Date: 07/30/18

492 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Benjamin Alamo
Date: 08/03/18

182 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marie C. Moise
Seller: Rebekah Carter
Date: 08/01/18

16 Glendell Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $136,500
Buyer: Iris J. Torres
Seller: SLC Associates LLC
Date: 08/08/18

Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Leora F. Cosenzi
Date: 08/01/18

240 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Lawrence M. Maina
Date: 08/08/18

17 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $139,500
Buyer: Luis A. Aguilar
Seller: Russell V. Jenkins
Date: 08/01/18

140-142 Hampshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Paul M. Cangialosi
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 08/09/18

60 Hatch St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Leslie Rivera
Seller: Sally L. Day
Date: 08/10/18

77-79 Humbert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gary M. Gaudette
Seller: Maria J. Navarro
Date: 08/07/18

11 Intervale Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,597
Buyer: Short4u RT
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 07/31/18

26 Irvington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Kelsey Strouse
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 07/31/18

182 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Seller: Mid Island Mortgage Corp.
Date: 08/02/18

81 Joanne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Roybet Matias
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/31/18

31-33 Kamuda St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Paul M. Cangialosi
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 08/09/18

36 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Robert Brandon
Seller: Rebecca D. Stout
Date: 07/31/18

38 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Kristofer Kulzer
Seller: Erica M. Floyd
Date: 08/03/18

181 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Leora F. Cosenzi
Date: 08/01/18

112 Leavitt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bianca Polk
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 08/03/18

44 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Proulx
Seller: Kenneth Guzzo
Date: 08/10/18

54 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Carbone
Seller: Juan C. Cruz
Date: 08/03/18

89-91 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Tomas V. Guerra
Seller: Celeste M. Silva
Date: 08/06/18

182 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Matadormus LLC
Seller: Carlos Porfirio
Date: 07/30/18

102 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Curtis
Seller: Daniel Rodriguez
Date: 08/08/18

121-123 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Brady Appolon
Seller: Sandra Boreland
Date: 07/31/18

9-11 Massasoit PlACE
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Seller: Angel M. Santiago
Date: 08/07/18

29 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Anne Anetzberger-Kroisi
Seller: Resilient Investments LLC
Date: 08/08/18

15 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Joseph Wells
Seller: Josiah Friedberg
Date: 08/03/18

58 Murray Hill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jose L. Diaz
Seller: Eliseo Gerena
Date: 08/10/18

106 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: James K. Githiri
Seller: Hellen B. Lugalia
Date: 07/31/18

294 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michelle Shilasi
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 08/08/18

151 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Keith Dahlquist
Seller: Kristopher N. Longtin
Date: 08/10/18

18 Osgood St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Samuel Martinez
Seller: Cecilio Rivera
Date: 07/31/18

75 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Grippo
Seller: Mendes, Doris F., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/18

384 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Javier Rodriguez
Seller: Thomas A. Peterson
Date: 07/30/18

101 Pembroke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Gabrielle Bey
Seller: Kevin Tessier
Date: 08/07/18

43 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christine M. Bednarz
Seller: Luis Casiano
Date: 08/03/18

176 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Dorrett A. Dawes-Gobay
Seller: Francisco M. Ramos
Date: 08/03/18

Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Samuel Sevelo
Seller: Kristin A. Puleo
Date: 07/31/18

54 Randolph St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,010
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Patricia A. Grattan
Date: 08/01/18

89 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Axelmma V. Martinez
Seller: Cheryl W. Moore
Date: 07/31/18

55 Rochelle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Arthur Navarro
Seller: LW Development LLC
Date: 08/10/18

89 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Shannon
Seller: Eileen B. Manley
Date: 08/08/18

34 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Gabriel Serrano
Seller: Corey A. Chenevert
Date: 07/31/18

165 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Western Mass. Properties Developers
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 08/09/18

82-84 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ashleen Lopez
Seller: Jose A. Lisboa
Date: 07/31/18

15 Spence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Joseph Czerapowicz
Seller: Couture, Carol B., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/18

1464 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: AJN Rentals LLC
Seller: MNJ LLC
Date: 08/02/18

State St. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: AJN Rentals LLC
Seller: MNJ LLC
Date: 08/02/18

64 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,900
Buyer: Christina Ortiz
Seller: DPB Equinox LLC
Date: 08/07/18

77 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Zenobia L. McCray
Seller: Deshia A. Horton
Date: 07/31/18

35-37 Webber St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Mabeline Velez
Seller: Kelly Connors
Date: 08/06/18

68 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,058
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Douglas G. White
Date: 08/09/18

173 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Patricia Planas
Seller: AAD LLC
Date: 08/03/18

46-48 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Pioneer Housing LLC
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 08/08/18

509 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Michael J. Dias Foundation
Seller: Craig J. Difranco
Date: 08/03/18

2303 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Jolene Charles
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/31/18

48 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Cindy Guzman
Seller: Luis Velazquez
Date: 08/10/18

WALES

94 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenn A. Holmes
Seller: Shawn R. Howe
Date: 08/03/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

104 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jibber Holdings LLC
Seller: Joseph Batakis
Date: 07/30/18

59 Beauview Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Austn T. Lyne
Seller: Mark T. Lyne
Date: 08/03/18

126 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Kerr
Seller: Sweeney, Raymond J., (Estate)
Date: 08/09/18

50 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Eric F. Tasakovic
Seller: James Conway
Date: 08/06/18

74 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Jessica L. Andia
Seller: Anne E. Davidson
Date: 08/02/18

24 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ilya Okhrimenko
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/31/18

75 Larchwood St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Stephenson
Seller: Phillip G. Hannah
Date: 08/08/18

106 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Keith E. Barrington
Seller: Linda S. Stephens
Date: 08/03/18

125 Maple St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: David J. Schwede
Seller: Nicholas W. Barker
Date: 08/10/18

89 Meadowbrook Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Ferraro
Seller: Carla Ryan
Date: 08/02/18

170 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Alaa Albaghdadi
Seller: Raymond Rioux
Date: 07/31/18

70 Mount Pleasant Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Diane C. Parmenter
Seller: Passerini, Harold M., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/18

54 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Gary L. Yard
Date: 08/06/18

333 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: West Co Investments LLC
Seller: Dowd, Mary Austin C., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/18

44 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Angel A. Canales
Seller: Angela Misischia
Date: 07/31/18

320 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,661
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Marcie E. Lyons
Date: 08/01/18

41 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas W. Barker
Seller: Matthew Bienia
Date: 08/10/18

44 West St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Hussein Tasayev
Seller: Englewood Land Holdings
Date: 08/10/18

WESTFIELD

44 Bennett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David J. Kelsey
Seller: Thomas Sullivan
Date: 08/03/18

11 Bush St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Joseph Busby
Seller: Robert N. Tingley
Date: 08/09/18

11 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Manosh Darjee
Seller: Vadim Plotnikov
Date: 08/10/18

59 Flynn Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: James H. Busiere
Seller: Alan Dietrich
Date: 08/01/18

80 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Samantha B. Zamboni
Seller: Michael P. Sadowski
Date: 07/31/18

8 Irene Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: James R. Heenehan
Seller: Andrew R. Knights
Date: 07/31/18

1 Kelly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Amanti
Seller: Parviz Ansari
Date: 07/30/18

109 Little River Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Luis R. Aguaiza-Paredez
Seller: Michelle L. Janke
Date: 07/31/18

98 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Paul J. Hentnick
Seller: Therese C. Hentnick
Date: 08/03/18

181 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $284,623
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Antonio Gonzales
Date: 07/31/18

133 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Morris
Seller: Ronald L. Queipo
Date: 08/06/18

85 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Oleg Dimov
Seller: Gabino Castro
Date: 08/03/18

42 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Allan
Seller: Kristen R. Quinn
Date: 08/06/18

1 Park St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alec F. Leavitt
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 08/10/18

19 Pheasant Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: David S. Garcia
Seller: Anthony J. Georger
Date: 07/31/18

41 Pinewood Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,600
Buyer: Kyle J. Silva
Seller: James D. Adams
Date: 08/06/18

131 Reservoir Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Thomas M. Johnson
Seller: Steven J. Sheldon
Date: 08/01/18

76 Ridgecrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Silansky
Seller: Raymond L. Rossi
Date: 08/03/18

67 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Campbell
Seller: Kelly M. Getto
Date: 08/10/18

586 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Thomas J. McCarthy
Seller: Beck, John J., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/18

762 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Brian A. Oleksak
Seller: Stacia T. Cascio
Date: 08/10/18

25 William St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,898
Buyer: Brandon F. Hills
Seller: Deborah A. McLaughlin
Date: 08/02/18

WILBRAHAM

20 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,875
Buyer: Connor J. Mooney
Seller: Edward P. Smith
Date: 08/06/18

2205 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ambro Development LLC
Seller: Thomas L. Bretta
Date: 08/07/18

2417 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 2417 Boston Road LLC
Seller: Judy Buckeye
Date: 08/07/18

37 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Rene A. Romero
Seller: William W. Porter
Date: 08/06/18

21 Herrick Place
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Brian P. O’Connor
Seller: Patrick J. Brady
Date: 07/31/18

19 Maple St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Megan M. Semple
Seller: Gary P. Kendrick
Date: 07/31/18

8 South Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mark S. France
Seller: Yvette M. Jensen 2014 RET
Date: 08/10/18

9 Willow Brook Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Davis
Seller: Custom Homes Development
Date: 07/31/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

57 Berkshire Terrace
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Raphael E. Arku
Seller: Stella S. Offner
Date: 07/30/18

35 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $522,500
Buyer: Geraldine Grant-Hansen
Seller: Joslad & Assocs. PC
Date: 07/31/18

205 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Anna P. Goldstein
Seller: Robin S. Karson
Date: 08/10/18

978 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Aaron Shragge
Seller: Charles C. Mann
Date: 08/02/18

96 Farview Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Josna E. Rege
Seller: Bette D. Goldsmith RET
Date: 08/06/18

69 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Adam Lau
Seller: Charlie M. Wang
Date: 08/09/18

157 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $446,500
Buyer: Jane Degenhardt
Seller: Dennis G. Searcy
Date: 08/01/18

18 Hillcrest Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Keith T. Metzger
Seller: Amber Horning-Ruf
Date: 07/31/18

204 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Pari Riahi
Seller: Philip S. Jackson
Date: 08/02/18

11 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Preston Dortch
Seller: Mario Parente
Date: 07/30/18

33 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sharon S. Carty
Seller: John F. Edwards
Date: 08/02/18

143 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rachid Skouta
Seller: Alison L. McCoy
Date: 08/02/18

88 Rambling Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Caiping Yao
Seller: Karen S. Bonneau
Date: 07/30/18

15 Sherry Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Robert Dufresne
Seller: Jean Jones Beard RT
Date: 08/03/18

26 Shumway St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Tip Up LLC
Seller: Naka J. Ishii
Date: 07/30/18

126 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Nathan T. Wilson
Seller: Barbara A. Tinker
Date: 08/01/18

715 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Julius Menn & D. Sagner TR
Seller: Debra L. Jacobson
Date: 08/02/18

11 Thistle Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Ya Z. Rote
Seller: Mary E. Knightly
Date: 08/07/18

178 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Erold K. Bailey
Seller: Amber G. Young
Date: 08/06/18

BELCHERTOWN

540 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Stephen Fellers
Seller: Debra A. Benoit
Date: 08/01/18

165 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Gregory Gibbs
Seller: Raymond O. Malenfant
Date: 08/10/18

90 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ronald O. Pare
Seller: Alfred Bates
Date: 08/02/18

16 Old Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Stefan C. Gonick
Seller: William P. Dendor
Date: 08/10/18

235 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Brian P. Kosiorek
Seller: Suzanne M. Larro
Date: 07/31/18

49 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Todd R. Butynski
Seller: Keith J. McConnell
Date: 08/08/18

27 Sherwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Andrew L. Cook
Seller: Rosary M. Canham-Blair
Date: 08/06/18

154 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Craig M. Schoen
Seller: Michael T. Schmidt
Date: 08/10/18

255 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Szwajkowski
Seller: Lauren M. Lacedra
Date: 08/10/18

33 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael Nolden
Seller: Dana S. Kearns
Date: 07/30/18

CHESTERFIELD

153 Damon Pond Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Michael Leff
Seller: Barbara J. Sullivan FT
Date: 07/31/18

CUMMINGTON

13 Potash Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Steven Lord
Seller: Carol R. Stevenson
Date: 08/07/18

EASTHAMPTON

44 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $429,500
Buyer: Alan Dietrich
Seller: Brenda A. Linnell
Date: 08/01/18

59 Briggs St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rebecca Connolly
Seller: Mark Delisle
Date: 07/31/18

5 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: ZLS LLC
Seller: Michael C. Baer
Date: 08/03/18

15 Howard Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $263,500
Buyer: David J. Gleason
Seller: Kevin E. Balicki
Date: 08/01/18

8 Kania St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $251,345
Buyer: Alison L. McCoy
Seller: Michael P. Witzing
Date: 08/03/18

9 Melinda Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Lauren Isherwood
Seller: Eugene H. Callahan
Date: 08/10/18

20 Melinda Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: James F. Wells
Seller: New England Remodeling
Date: 07/31/18

116 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Warren
Seller: Joseph G. Lafreniere
Date: 08/10/18

29 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William R. Vanoudenhove
Seller: Vanoudenhove, Mary J., (Estate)
Date: 08/09/18

41 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mitchell J. Korn
Seller: Rebecca A. O’Neill
Date: 07/31/18

7 Union Court
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Colin J. Hoyt
Seller: Joseph C. Ryan
Date: 07/31/18

GOSHEN

19 Aberdeen Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Deborah G. Eaton
Seller: Paul L. Holt
Date: 08/08/18

16 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Derek E. Kerns
Seller: Lois A. Pare
Date: 08/01/18

60 Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Luke Felten
Seller: Justin R. Lebeau
Date: 07/31/18

269 Old Goshen Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: John F. Doyle
Seller: David T. Lashway
Date: 08/06/18

9 Pinebrook Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jose C. Morales
Seller: Carolyn Messier
Date: 07/30/18

GRANBY

5 Mary Lyon Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Richard Boone
Seller: Christopher J. McCurdy
Date: 08/10/18

157 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Ronald R. Leombruno
Seller: Pamela Dougherty
Date: 08/09/18

8 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Audra Vitale
Seller: Amy H. Hudson
Date: 08/09/18

HADLEY

53 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Valerie Hood
Seller: Jason M. Kicza
Date: 08/03/18

14 Breckenridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Perkins
Seller: Maria A. Holguin
Date: 08/08/18

3 Joelle Terrace
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Xiaoying Li
Seller: Brian R. Umberger
Date: 07/31/18

22 Laurel Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jennifer Friedman
Seller: Samuel W. Crompton
Date: 07/30/18

24 Maple Ave.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $358,888
Buyer: Sharon M. Dion
Seller: No Place Like Home Properties
Date: 08/02/18

77 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Cheryl A. Flynn
Seller: Royer 2013 IRT
Date: 08/07/18

86 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Page Railsback
Seller: Historical Enterprises
Date: 08/10/18

2 Nikkis Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Christine M. Tougas
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 07/30/18

177 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Pipczynski
Seller: Jeffrey S. Rothenberg
Date: 08/01/18

22 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Cameron N. Musco
Seller: Jessica L. Jeannenot
Date: 07/31/18

69 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Tyler K. Rhodes
Seller: Kevin E. Quashie
Date: 07/31/18

189 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,650,000
Buyer: CBR Realty Corp
Seller: Lacomb Holdings LLC
Date: 08/09/18

322 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Robert Salvini
Seller: Mary E. Salvini
Date: 07/31/18

37 Spruce Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Alexei Levine
Seller: Morin, Sarah M., (Estate)
Date: 08/01/18

130 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: G&K Rentals LLC
Seller: Green Tree Family LP
Date: 08/01/18

HATFIELD

7 Elm Court
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Jamie M. Paciorek
Seller: Barbara E. Folan
Date: 07/31/18

30 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: John Orbison-Weinert
Seller: Keith Metzger
Date: 07/31/18

63 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Woodside
Seller: Bonney A. Brown
Date: 08/03/18

Old Stage Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Paul J. Dauteuil
Seller: Delbert C. Glover
Date: 08/10/18

HUNTINGTON

1 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aaron Bassette
Seller: Richard D. Dodd
Date: 07/31/18

3 Pleasant St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Lyle L. Congdon
Seller: Robert W. Thayer
Date: 08/07/18

MIDDLEFIELD

185 Town Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Gail P. Rivers-Crabtree
Seller: Mary White
Date: 08/10/18

NORTHAMPTON

94 Autumn Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $214,950
Buyer: Kelley Wagner
Seller: Samantha I. Dana
Date: 08/06/18

310 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Laura Dushame-Dunphy
Seller: Shaw IRT
Date: 08/06/18

754 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Richard E. Jaescke
Seller: Michael J. Susco
Date: 07/31/18

191 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Dale M. Jones
Seller: Sarah Saslow-Poudrier
Date: 08/08/18

169 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Benjamin L. Leonard
Seller: Felix W. Borawski TR
Date: 08/10/18

66 Emily Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $534,000
Buyer: A. C. Vonrosenbach-Torbeke
Seller: Peter J. Smith
Date: 07/31/18

80 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Ralph W. Halsey
Seller: Daniel M. Filler
Date: 08/06/18

22 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Budd
Seller: Jeremy F. Hartman
Date: 08/08/18

45 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $447,500
Buyer: Milene Ribas-Avila
Seller: 45 Fort Hill Terrace LLC
Date: 08/08/18

7 Golden Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Yanlong Guo
Seller: Lisa S. Lippiello RET
Date: 07/31/18

12 Grandview St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Maureen A. Yargeau
Seller: Laura M. Larson
Date: 07/30/18

4 Linden St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $572,500
Buyer: Ayana Morse
Seller: Stacey E. Robison
Date: 08/01/18

29 Longview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Shelley N. Capeloto
Seller: Slack Properties LLC
Date: 08/10/18

396 Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Virginia Cruickshank
Seller: Virginia E. VanScoy RET
Date: 07/31/18

44 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $253,500
Buyer: Jane M. Riley
Seller: Marianna Mckim
Date: 08/02/18

906 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Mary A. Jenkins
Seller: Albert P. Cordner
Date: 08/09/18

243 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $728,500
Buyer: Natalia C. Zuman
Seller: Michael J. Roy
Date: 07/31/18

9 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $576,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Bolton
Seller: Patricia Sweetser
Date: 08/01/18

83 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hannoush Buys Houses LLC
Seller: Janet L. Berube
Date: 08/02/18

98 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Kitto
Seller: Jeffrey M. Barron
Date: 07/30/18

19 Upland Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Leonhardt
Seller: David J. Gleason
Date: 08/01/18

539 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Dawson
Seller: Tashi Youdon
Date: 08/01/18

16 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Krassner
Seller: Flippin Good Home Buyers
Date: 08/03/18

77 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Michael W. Howard
Seller: Laura R. Beck
Date: 07/30/18

PLAINFIELD

53 Hallockville Road
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $166,250
Buyer: Molly T. Beinfeld
Seller: Molly T. Beinfeld
Date: 07/31/18

SOUTH HADLEY

Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Skinner Woods LLC
Seller: Petes RT
Date: 08/03/18

9 Atwood Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Maura Campbell
Seller: Christopher S. Woods
Date: 08/09/18

34 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Curtis B. Wiemann
Seller: Sarita A. Graveline
Date: 08/02/18

11 Berwyn Street Ext
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: David M. Laliberte
Seller: PCI Construction Inc.
Date: 08/01/18

52 Bolton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: RB Homes LLC
Seller: Vanessa M. Boyington
Date: 08/03/18

6 Briar Spring Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Todd B. Bullough
Seller: Ellen Chircop
Date: 08/02/18

15 Bunker Hill
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/01/18

40 Chestnut Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Gulbrandsen
Seller: Todd B. Bullough
Date: 08/02/18

48 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Woods
Seller: Hamilton Doherty
Date: 08/02/18

34 Dartmouth St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $241,570
Buyer: Timothy R. Greaney
Seller: NSP Residential LLC
Date: 07/31/18

3 Ethan Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: James P. Talarico
Seller: Ethan L. Bagg
Date: 08/07/18

564 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Janet Cabrera
Seller: Kenneth L. Labonte
Date: 08/10/18

8 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Johnathan J. Vaughan
Seller: Eeps LLC
Date: 08/09/18

85 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kristin Tetrault
Seller: John J. O’Neill
Date: 07/31/18

22 Tampa St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Beresky
Seller: E&N Laliberte LLC
Date: 07/30/18

27 Waite Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Brian Phillips
Seller: William Rokowski
Date: 07/31/18

SOUTHAMPTON

34 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Amber L. Mish
Seller: John Cain
Date: 08/06/18

40 High St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Ian A. Megraw
Seller: Kristen L. Mecca
Date: 08/10/18

62 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Dennis C. Radford
Seller: Steaphan G. Mish
Date: 08/03/18

23 Noreen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jacob Laprade
Seller: Sarah H. Lavertue
Date: 07/31/18

4 Noreen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Quinlan
Seller: Richard A. Hebert
Date: 07/31/18

4 Pine Wood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Cynthia Macbain RET
Seller: Bruce W. Szepelak
Date: 08/09/18

7 Rattle Hill Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Landry
Seller: Lafontaine, Sophie L., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/18

WARE

10 Dunham Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $122,550
Buyer: Michael J. Keddy
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 07/31/18

10 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Arnaldo Vigil-Flores
Seller: Shelley A. Pratt
Date: 08/08/18

4 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Arnaldo Vigil-Flores
Seller: Shelley A. Pratt
Date: 08/08/18

6 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Arnaldo Vigil-Flores
Seller: Shelley A. Pratt
Date: 08/08/18

129 Gre
enwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Robert F. Gardner
Date: 08/09/18

24 Kelly Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Donald Wood
Seller: Robin M. Morin
Date: 08/03/18

16 Murphy Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Gene E. Birk
Seller: Gene E. Birk
Date: 08/01/18

146 Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Jack A. Fowler
Seller: David A. Ostrosky
Date: 08/03/18

WILLIAMSBURG

36 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Craig Tully
Seller: Nancy E. Braxton
Date: 08/10/18

WESTHAMPTON

44 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Suzanne M. Krafft
Seller: Stefan C. Gonick
Date: 08/10/18

WORTHINGTON

9 East Windsor Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Sandra M. Deyo-Boylston
Seller: James B. Lagoy
Date: 08/09/18

102 Fisk Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: David J. St.Denis
Seller: Gerald Cady
Date: 08/03/18

855 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $196,250
Buyer: Deborah Clapp
Seller: Charles A. Landrey
Date: 07/31/18

479 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Justin A. Barton
Seller: Leanne Lord
Date: 08/03/18

By BusinessWest Staff May 25, 2009

Departments

Dawn Creighton has been named Regional Director of Member Relations for Western Mass. by Associated Industries of Mass. (AIM), based in Boston. In her new position, Creighton will work with AIM-member firms and organizations to ensure they are fully aware of the range of resources and services that are available to them, and to serve as a liaison with a number of civic and business groups operating throughout the Pioneer Valley that are concerned about the state’s economic prospects for the future.

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Dr. Jeanne S. Steffes has been named Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Western New England College in Springfield.

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Tighe & Bond in Westfield announced the following:
• Paul Fiejdasz, P.E., LEED AP, CEM has joined the company as a Mechanical Engineer. He adds 15 years of experience in all aspects of mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection; and
• Amy Lane, P.E., was the winner of the Young Professionals Fresh Ideas Contest for the best presentation given by a young professional at New England Water Works Association’s 2009 Spring Regional Conference and Exhibition in Worcester. Her presentation, titled “Water System Improvements in the Town of Amherst,” discussed the challenges coordinating upgrades to one of the town’s wells and its surface-water-treatment plant with the unique seasonal demand patterns of a college town.

•••••

Greenfield Co-operative Bank announced the following:
• William F. Ahlemeyer has been promoted to Senior Vice President-Commercial Lending;
• Christine M. Eugin has been promoted to Senior Vice President-Residential Lending;
• Deborah J. Falcon has been promoted to Senior Vice President-Retail Banking;
• Eric A. Marsh has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO; and
• Mary J. Rawls has been promoted to Compliance Officer.

•••••

Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP has elected William E. Hart as Partner. Hart has been counsel to the firm during 2007 and 2008. He practices in the areas of estate planning and probate, taxation, real estate, and business matters, and has been named co-chairman of the firm’s Estate Planning and Administration Department. Hart practices from the firm’s offices in Amherst at 21A Pray St. and in Springfield at 1500 Main St.

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The Women’s Partnership, a division of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, has named Nancy Mirkin of Hampden Bank as its 2009 Woman of the Year recipient. Mirkin is Vice President in the Business Banking Division at Hampden Bank, where she has worked for 13 years. Mirkin has also been involved with several organizations over the years, and currently volunteers with the Credit for Life-Financial Literacy Program and Habitat for Humanity Women Build II. The annual Woman of the Year Banquet is planned for June 23 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

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Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., TD Banknorth, and Moriarty & Primack, P.C., recently co-sponsored a seminar titled “Fraud Prevention” at the Springfield office of TD Banknorth. Speakers included Michael O’Reilly, special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Gene Griffin, postal inspector, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Susan Chamberlain, director of Cash Management of TD Banknorth, who shared the sophistication of fraudulent activities of current times and the proactive solutions to protecting personal data.

•••••

The American Council on Education (ACE) Board of Directors has named Evan S. Dobelle, president of Westfield State College, to serve on the council’s Commission on Effective Leadership. The national commission advises ACE and also guides the ongoing development of Center for Effective Leadership programs and directs new initiatives. It serves as a forum for member presidents to explore issues related to leadership and institutional development in higher education.

•••••

John R. Cristoforo has joined the Insurance Center of New England in West Springfield as an Account Executive in the personal lines division.

•••••

Kathleen P. Mullin has been appointed Vice President and Credit Risk Manager at PeoplesBank.

•••••

Lori A. Siedlarczyk-Nadeau has joined TD Insurance in West Springfield as a Sales Executive in the small-business division. She consults on employee benefit plans to small businesses.

•••••

Martin Kane recently completed 80 hours of training as an Auctioneer at the International Auction School in South Deerfield. He is now a licensed auctioneer in Massachusetts. Kane is also a commercial real estate broker with King & Newton, LLC Commercial Real Estate in Springfield. In addition, he is a board member of the new Realtors Commercial Alliance, and president of Sanford Management Services Inc.

•••••

Dr. Catherine Spath, a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, has joined the Cooley Dickinson Hospital medical staff in Northampton.

•••••

David J. Martel, a Partner in the law firm of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, has been honored with the Leadership Institute’s Community Service Award for exceptional commitment to the Greater Springfield community.

•••••

Adrienne M. Connolly, co-owner of Stinky Cakes in Springfield, has been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms in Business Competition. VerticalResponse sponsored the competition, which recognizes the achievements of mothers across the country who run outstanding businesses.

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Gail Young, Breakfast Hostess at the Hampton Inn Hadley-Amherst, was recently honored by Hampton Hotels with the Spirit of Hampton Award, signifying Young as a top performer within Hampton Hotels.

Springfield Rotary Club to Honor Two with Paul Harris Awards

By BusinessWest Staff January 12, 2024

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rotary Club will present Frank Colaccino and Samalid Hogan with Paul Harris Awards on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield.

Frank Colaccino

Colaccino, founder and president of the Colvest Group, will be given a Paul Harris Award in recognition of years of outstanding service to the Springfield community and to the Rotary Club. In addition to his service and contributions to JGS Lifecare and American International College, for over 13 years Colaccino has chaired the Service Above Self Luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This event brings together more than 300 attendees from the Greater Springfield business community for a luncheon on Center Court at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Service Above Self luncheon recognizes the charitable work of local and national honorees. Through his leadership, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for the Basketball Hall of Fame and for Rotary grants that have been awarded to local charities.

Samalid Hogan

Hogan, CEO and principal consultant at Greylock Management Consulting, is the immediate past president of Springfield Rotary and its first Latina president. Under her leadership, Springfield Rotary started a corporate membership program, collaborated with Dress for Success to develop a long-term investment program for women entering the workforce, and created a Service Day with Habitat for Humanity. Her dynamic and cheerful leadership made her presidency a banner year for Springfield Rotary.

Hogan’s service to her community includes board participation on the Governor’s Latino Empowerment Council, Tech Foundry, and the board of trustees of Springfield Technical Community College.

Tickets to the awards dinner cost $55. To reserve a spot, email Marie Angelides at [email protected] or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.

Karen Buell

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2010

40 Under 40 The Class of 2010

Karen Buell: 27

Internet Branch Officer, PeoplesBank

Karen Buell played three sports at Houghton College in Upstate New York — soccer, basketball, and track and field — and she’s still quite an athlete.

She ran in the recent Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race, and, while her time wasn’t her best (actually, it was her worst) — “it was hot; when you’re training in the winter, when it’s in the 30s and 40s, and then you get 75 on the day of the race, that’s a little toasty” — she was happy to be out there competing.

Maintaining a sharp competitive edge is one of many life lessons Buell took away from her college athletic experiences, and she takes it to work every day as Internet Branch officer at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank.

“Twice in soccer we went to the nationals, so I’ve played at a really high level,” she explained. “You learn a lot from that; there are always challenges to overcome. Teamwork plays a big part in it; you have to rely on team members, and there are going to be people with strengths that you don’t have, and you need them for that, and you might have strengths that they can’t provide.”

Another quality she’s borrowed from sports is discipline. “Being an athlete requires a person to be disciplined,” she explained, “to perfect their talents through practice, and even research the best ways to get results.”

These lessons from athletic competition, plus a strong faith in God, have helped Buell blend success in her profession — she’s risen quickly in the ranks, from assistant manager to mortgage consultant to Internet branch officer — with considerable work within the community, much of it ‘green’ in nature. She has helped coordinate Habitat for Humanity projects, planned a Transportation Day for MassRides to help people find carpool matches, and served as project lead for the second annual Environmental Fair on Earth Day. She also teaches financial literacy to children in local schools, and is vice president of the Northampton Area Young Professionals.

Considering all this, it’s easy to see why she’s considered a winner — on the job and off. —George O’Brien

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United Way of Pioneer Valley Opens Volunteer Signups for Day of Caring 2021

By BusinessWest Staff September 22, 2021

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley is holding volunteer signups for Day of Caring 2021, which takes place on Friday, Sept. 24. Volunteers may sign up at uwpv.org/doc21-events.

“There is a greater need than ever for kindness, good deeds, and building our sense of community this year,” said Paul Mina, president and CEO of United Way of Pioneer Valley. “I implore anyone with free time on or around Day of Caring 2021 to sign up and do good with us. Help our nonprofits, who have struggled greatly through the COVID-19 pandemic, and you will start your last weekend of September with the best night’s sleep you can find — knowing you’ve done a good thing when it was needed most.”

This year, Day of Caring sites include Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, Chicopee Child Development Center, Stanley Park in Westfield, Habitat for Humanity, Westfield Schools, Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Gray House, and YMCA of Greater Springfield, among others. Volunteers will be instructed to follow COVID-19 safety protocols at each location.

Learn more about Day of Caring, the United Way’s annual day of giving back, at uwpv.org/day-of-caring, or donate at uwpv.org/donate.

Area Chambers to Host Table Top Expo Oct. 4

By BusinessWest Staff September 28, 2016

Daily News

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, Greater Westfield, and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce will hold the 19th annual Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee.

This event is an opportunity to learn more about the businesses in this area and to meet the people who represent them. For the businesses that participate, it is an opportunity to market their business in a forum that will bring potential customers to them. The business community and the general public are invited to attend. Admission is $5 for anyone pre-registered and $10 at the door.

Platinum sponsors for the event are Holyoke Medical Center and Integrated IT Solutions. Gold sponsors include BusinessWest, People’s United Bank, Westfield Gardens/Birch Gardens, and the Westfield News Group. Silver sponsors include Chicopee Savings Bank, Elms College, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Westfield, and the Republican.

Call the chamber at (413) 594-2101 to purchase tickets in advance, or register online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff January 3, 2024

People on the Move

Phil Giguere

Tim Provost

MP CPAs announced the promotions of Phil Giguere and Tim Provost to the position of partner with the firm. Giguere provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He also has experience working with international affiliates on foreign tax issues. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners. Giguere joined the firm in 2006 and has more than 18 years of experience in business and individual taxation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from Western New England University. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. He sits on the golf committee for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and the finance committee of Wellspring Cooperative, is a member of the Western New England University accounting advisory board, and volunteers his time with the Cory J Garwacki Foundation. Provost provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He also has experience working with international affiliates on foreign tax issues. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners. He is also the director of Business Valuation Services at the firm. He works with clients looking to value their business for the buying and selling of a business, gifting ownership interests in a business, estate-tax issues or estate planning, and other business-valuation needs. Provost joined the firm in 2008 and has more than 15 years of experience in personal and business taxation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Westfield State University and a master’s degree in accounting and taxation from American International College. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a certified valuation analyst and a member of the National Assoc. of Certified Valuation Analysts. He is active in the community as a volunteer board member of the West Springfield Youth Basketball Assoc.

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Andrew Sullivan

Florence Bank announced that Andrew Sullivan has joined the staff as vice president and commercial lender. Sullivan began his banking career as a credit analyst at a mutual bank in the region, but soon discovered an affinity for relationship building and helping commercial customers achieve their goals. Prior to joining Florence Bank, he served as a portfolio manager, small business loan officer, and commercial loan officer. He began his new role at Florence Bank in mid-October. The founder of the Andrew Sullivan Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management and an MBA from Elms College. He is the chairman of the West of the River Chamber of Commerce.

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Erin Cleary

Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Erin Cleary to branch manager of its South Hadley branch. Cleary joined Greenfield Cooperative Bank in August 2022 as a teller and quickly earned a promotion to head teller four months later. This past July, she was named assistant manager. She attended Greenfield Community College. Cleary’s promotion is a reflection of the bank’s commitment to investing in its employees and fostering career growth from within. The bank recognizes the importance of having local leaders who understand the needs of their communities.

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Michelle Beaudette

Monson Savings Bank recently announced the hire of Michelle Beaudette as assistant vice president, Residential Operations officer. She will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the residential and consumer lending processing, closing, and operations. Additionally, she will help to foster an environment of teamwork and perform various loan-maintenance functions to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all records and documentation. Beaudette comes to Monson Savings Bank with 18 years of experience in banking and finance. She is a graduate of the New Seminary and holds a financial management certification from the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Prior to joining Monson Savings Bank, she worked at Millbury National Bank.

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Joseph Ford

Conval, a global manufacturer of high-performance severe service valves, recently announced that Joseph Ford has been appointed Engineering manager. Ford is a seasoned engineering leader with more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of product life cycle, including research and development, project management, product design, configuration control, and lean manufacturing. He previously served in similar capacities at Linde Advanced Materials Technologies (formerly Praxair) in Manchester, Conn.; CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense in Warren; and Baker Hughes, a General Electric company, in Oklahoma City. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University.

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Bay Path University recently announced Jacquida Mars has been appointed the new director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), which serves as a cultural resource for students, faculty, and staff, as well as providing direction and services for current and prospective students from underrepresented populations. Through creative and innovative programs, the office enhances cultural knowledge and produces a deeper appreciation for diversity and inclusion throughout the campus community. Before joining Bay Path, Mars served as assistant director of Alumni & Parent Engagement for Affinity & Identity Programs at Connecticut College, where she successfully developed a mentoring program for BIPOC students and alumni. Prior to her time at Connecticut College, she contributed to the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as the Career Programming manager/GA DEI at Trinity College. Mars earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and crime, law & justice from the University of Connecticut, and a master’s degree in public policy from Trinity College. She is currently enrolled in a doctorate program in educational leadership for social justice at the University of Hartford.

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Richard Kelly

MountainOne Bank announced the recent promotion of Richard ‘Dick’ Kelly, who has assumed the role of senior vice president, senior commercial risk officer. This newly created position supports MountainOne’s commitment to asset quality while enhancing its loan-approval process. Kelly now provides direct oversight of credit administration and of all portfolio managers across both of MountainOne’s geographic regions of the South Shore and the Berkshires. Additionally, he works directly with all commercial lenders on new and existing business loan relationships to help provide experienced guidance, perspective, and management of these credits. He originally joined MountainOne Bank in 2020 as senior vice president, commercial team leader for the Berkshires region and is a member of the bank’s senior leadership team. Kelly brings nearly 40 years of commercial lending, credit underwriting, and credit administration experience to this role. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. He is active in the Great Barrington community, currently serving on the Berkshire Community College Foundation board. Previously, he was involved with the United Way community representative), the Lions Club (member and past president), the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce (past treasurer), the town of Great Barrington, and the Wyantenuck Country Club (member and past president).

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Trent Rivers

Hometown Mortgage recently promoted Trent Rivers to equity and consumer loan manager, based in Easthampton. He has 15 years of banking experience, including his most recent role as loan specialist. He joined Hometown Mortgage as a consumer loan coordinator in 2017. Prior to that, he was a branch supervisor at NBT Bank. Rivers has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and completed coursework in the school of banking at the Pennsylvania Bankers Assoc.

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Jessica West

Trevor McCarthy

bankESB recently promoted Jessica West to assistant vice president, branch officer of its 36 Main St., Easthampton office. She has 31 years of banking experience. She was previously assistant vice president, branch manager in Amherst. Before that, she was branch manager at the Northampton Street, Easthampton office, and before that, assistant branch manager at the Belchertown office. She started at bankESB in 2002 as senior teller in Belchertown. West earned an associate degree in mechanical technologies from Springfield Technical Community College. She has been actively involved with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst and Craig’s Doors, helping prepare free community breakfasts every week. She also volunteers at the Amherst Survival Center. She is currently a board member of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. bankESB also recently promoted Trevor McCarthy to float retail manager. He has three years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2020 as a teller. In his new role, he will manage the float staff at bankESB. He will be based in Easthampton but will float to all bankESB branches to support with supervisory needs. McCarthy has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Westfield State University.

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Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public-relations agency, announced the addition of two Enfield, Conn. residents to its account-services team. Chelsea Shelander has joined the agency as an account executive, and Kaitlyn Smith has joined the agency as an account coordinator. Shelander provides client support and ongoing communication and research as well as proposal and presentation development. Prior to joining Market Mentors, she worked in public relations and brand management at BioSafe Systems and as a service and retention consultant for the Aspire Group at UConn Athletics. She earned an MBA at the University of Dayton in Ohio after receiving two bachelor’s degrees — one in business administration with a concentration in marketing, and one in sports management — from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Smith liaises with the agency’s internal teams to identify client needs and develop and implement strategies to achieve their goals, using her organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative flair. Before coming to Market Mentors, she spent several years as an account manager for ADESA Boston, as well as a social-media manager for the DiGrigoli Companies. She earned her bachelor’s degree in media arts and analysis from Westfield State University.

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Jeannie Boudreau

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced that Jeannie Boudreau has been appointed to the position of mortgage loan officer. She is responsible for Westfield, Holyoke, Huntington, and the surrounding communities, and will be based out of the bank’s 560 East Main St. location in Westfield. Boudreau will develop and maintain business relationships with prospective home buyers, Realtors, builders, and colleagues. Boudreau has more than 40 years of experience in the mortgage industry, holding multiple roles, including area manager and producing branch manager, prior to joining Westfield Bank. She is very involved in her community, serving as an affiliate member to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley while also volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Springfield Rescue Mission.

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Patricia Mullin

Berkshire Bank recently welcomed Patricia “Patsy” Mullin as senior vice president of Cash Management Services. Mullin joins the bank with more than 45 years of experience in the financial and banking industry. She will cover the bank’s entire footprint. “Patsy is a great addition to the commercial Berkshire Bank team as she brings more than four decades of knowledge and experience from the banking and financial sector that will be beneficial to both her colleagues and the clients we serve,” said Scott Houghtaling, senior managing director of Business Banking.

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Mary Paier Powers

E. Spencer Ghazey-Bates

At its annual meeting on Dec. 6, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) honored Mary Paier Powers and E. Spencer Ghazey-Bates with awards for their service and advocacy for seniors. Powers won the Deborah H. Thomson Advocacy Award, which recognizes a MassNAELA member’s efforts in advocating for elder issues in state government. She co-chairs the MassNAELA advocacy committee, establishing its legislative priorities. She was integral in hosting the organization’s first-ever legislative briefing at the State House in Boston and served as the event’s primary presenter. The John J. Ford Litigation Advocacy Award, which honors a member’s litigation efforts on behalf of seniors and MassNAELA, was bestowed on Ghazey-Bates for his dedicated involvement in MassNAELA’s MassHealth life estate valuation workgroup. He helped clients contest MassHealth’s valuation of their life estate in Superior Court, which led to MassHealth’s return to using the IRS valuation of a life estate.

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Braman Termite & Pest Elimination announced the upcoming retirement of Senior Vice President of Business Development Robert Guyette. During his more than 17 years with Braman, Guyette increased the company’s sales from $6.3 million to $18 million and grew it from 40 to 150 employees. During his time at Braman, Guyette said he is proudest of achieving his ACE (associated certified entomologist) certification, one of the biggest professional challenges he has ever faced. Prior to joining Braman as general manager in 2006, he was production manager at HP Hood in the milk and ice-cream divisions for nearly 26 years. He recently transitioned into his current role in preparation for retirement.

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At its Nov. 30 meeting, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee selected its 2024 executive committee and welcomed two new members to its board. Michael Vogel of Westfield Bank will serve another year as president. Tracy Hebda of iSolved Benefits Solutions will serve as vice president. Dr. Jacqueline Pleet will serve as clerk. Roberto Nieves of Common Capital will serve as treasurer. And Jason Levine of Jason L. Levine Law, P.C. will serve the as an at-large member. Welcomed at the meeting to begin three-year terms on the board were Julia Marrero of Bacon Wilson, P.C. and Ann Dargie Gladd of Family Law of Western Massachusetts, P.C. They will be joining current members Alayna Anderson of Bacon Wilson, P.C.; Benjamin Garvey of HUB International New England LLC, Angela Gotay-Cheverez of Freedom Credit Union, Robert Houle of Unity Financial & Insurance Group, Sarah Mailhott of Polish National Credit Union, Malar Patel of Google, and Danielle Rosario of PeoplesBank.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2023

People on the Move

Steven Musso

Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced the appointment of Steven Musso to the bank’s board of trustees at its annual meeting. Musso joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. He previously served as the chief operating officer for FinPro Inc., leading consulting engagements, running the consulting operation, and building the technology division. He has extensive experience working with banks on strategic planning, interest-rate risk analysis, and other consulting and advisory services. In addition, he has worked with various bank boards and management teams in financial institutions across the country. He holds Series 63 and 79 financial-securities licenses. Country Bank also appointed new corporators: Mary McGovern, executive vice president, chief financial and operating officer; G. Thomas Wolcott, first senior vice president, commercial banking; Dawn Fleury, first senior vice president, chief risk officer; Miriam Siegel, first senior vice president, chief culture and development officer; and Musso.

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Emily Tower

Florence Bank promoted Emily Tower to the position of vice president and branch manager of the bank’s main office in Florence. Prior to her promotion, she was the assistant vice president and branch manager in the Florence branch. A graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies, Tower brings more than 15 years of banking experience to her role. She has been with Florence Bank since 2006 and has worked in the Belchertown and West Springfield offices as well.

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Eric Lesser

Bay Path University announced that Eric Lesser — attorney, educator, and former four-term state senator — has been elected to its board of trustees. Lesser was one of the original members of President Obama’s White House team. From January 2009 to July 2011, he served as special assistant to the president’s senior advisor, David Axelrod. Later, he served as the Council of Economic Advisers’ director of Strategic Planning. In 2014, Lesser was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the First Hampden and Hampshire district. As a state senator, Lesser led and served on numerous committees and commissions. He chaired the Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies; the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, and the Senate Committee on Ethics. He also was vice chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation and co-chaired the Massachusetts Commission on the Future of Work. Among his many priorities, he was a key proponent of east-west rail, a leading advocate for civics education, a champion for alleviating student debt, and a national leader on the future of work. Lesser is currently a senior counsel at WilmerHale, a Boston-based law firm, where he is a member of the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Group. He earned his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School in 2015 and his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College in 2007.

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Dr. Sarah Haessler

Dr. Sarah Haessler, whose expertise in infectious diseases has been recognized at the local, state, national, and international levels, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine for Baystate Health. Haessler, who has served as interim chair of the Department of Medicine at Baystate since 2022, was appointed chair after a highly competitive national search. She is the inaugural female chair of Baystate Health’s largest clinical/academic department. Her tenure begins immediately. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Dartmouth Hitchcock in New Hampshire. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Haessler joined Baystate Health in 2005 and since that time has held progressive leadership roles, including as the hospital epidemiologist for the health system, vice chair of the Department of Medicine, interim chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, and most recently interim chair of the Department of Medicine. Active in the field of academics and research, Haessler has trained and served as advisor and mentor for dozens of residents and fellows in the specialty of infectious diseases. She is currently an associate professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate. Since 2002, as either principal or co-investigator, she has completed numerous research projects and is currently co-investigator in Reducing Antimicrobial Overuse Through Targeted Therapy for Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia.

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City of Greenfield Community and Economic Development Director MJ Adams announced her intention to retire from city service, effective May 6. Adams played pivotal roles in advancing downtown revitalization efforts, coordinating stakeholder and state assistance in creating an expansion of the I-91 Greenfield Industrial Park, helping local businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and brokering the agreement to redevelop the former Wilson’s Department Store building. Adams joined city government in December 2015 as Community Development administrator and was promoted to Community and Economic Development director in September 2018. Her prior experience includes positions with the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and as executive director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity. The city will launch a search in the coming weeks for a new Community and Economic Development director. Adams has agreed to remain available during the transition process.

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Daniel Coyne

Barbara Fontaine

River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) recently welcomed Daniel Coyne and Barbara Fontaine to its board of directors. Coyne is a certified addictions registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in behavioral-health treatment. He served as director of Nursing at Swift River addiction campuses, and more recently as the director of Utilization Review on the quality team of Vertava Health. He holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UMass, a bachelor of arts degree from Middlebury College, and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Florida. Fontaine is a certified alcohol/drug-abuse counselor with more than 15 years of counseling experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from San Francisco State University and completed the Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Treatment Services Program at Boston University in 2007. She started her career in substance-abuse treatment at Gosnold on Cape Cod and also worked at Habit OpCo in South Yarmouth. She has worked at Swift River in Cummington since 2016.

Patricia Faginski

By BusinessWest Staff April 22, 2014

40 Under 40 The Class of 2014

Vice President and Financial Advisor, St. Germain Investment Management, age 39

Patty Faginski’s business card declares that she is a vice president and financial advisor. But she likes to consider herself an educator.

That’s because she spends a good deal of her time providing invaluable lessons — in everything from the need to have a portfolio that’s diverse, to the importance of savings for one’s retirement starting at a very young age.

“A lot of my job comes down to education on financial planning and what people are doing with their money,” she explained. “I consider it my job to help them understand the importance of asset allocation — that’s what it comes down to.”

And she finds this work extremely rewarding, because financial security doesn’t happen by accident — it’s achieved through careful creation of a plan and then effective execution of that plan, and she is involved with both, usually through a conservative approach to investing.

“What I like most about this job is meeting new people, finding out about their lives, figuring out what’s going to work for them in retirement, and giving them goals to set — and meet,” she said.

Faginski started her career in retail, managing a store and its 50 employees, before shifting to financial services and, more specifically, a job in the trust department with the old Woronoco Savings Bank (now Berkshire Bank). She was recruited to St. Germain in 2003, and has moved steadily up the ranks, from assistant vice president in the sales department to vice president and manager of Client Services, to her current post, which she assumed last year.

While assisting, and educating, many of the company’s more than 5,000 clients, Faginski, a single mother of a daughter and a son, is also active in the community, especially with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She’s served on that agency’s board for seven years and recently helped coordinate a major fund-raiser at the Colony Club that gave the organization some needed exposure and opportunities to cultivate new relationships. She has also been active with Habitat for Humanity and the Heifer Project, and is currently the leader of a Brownie troop.

While these various responsibilities make time management a serious challenge, she finds time for activities such as hiking and other sports, and spending time with her children — her most important investment of all.

— George O’Brien

Give and Take

By BusinessWest Staff September 4, 2006

Katie Allan Zobel, Kent Faerber, Dawn LaPierre, Nancy Reiche, Michael Riley, and Mary Jenewin-Caplin

Sections Supplements

Community Foundation Makes Philanthropy Its Business

Katie Allan Zobel, Kent Faerber, Dawn LaPierre, Nancy Reiche, Michael Riley, and Mary Jenewin-Caplin of the Community Foundation.

A fiddlehead is a small, green plant with a curved top, like the scroll of a violin.

Indigenous to the Pioneer Valley, fiddleheads start out very small, but are hearty, growing incrementally from year to year and able to withstand the change of the seasons.

These characteristics have made the plant the symbol for the Community Foundation of Western Mass., and the fiddlehead is emblazoned on all of the organization’s printed materials. Based in Springfield, the foundation collects and manages large sums for distribution to various charitable causes. And like the unique plant, the foundation started very small, and has gradually, quietly grown in Western Mass. to become a multi-faceted philanthropic entity.

Formed in 1991, the Community Foundation provides grants, scholarships, and other charitable aid through a flexible pool of funds. A diverse set of contributors, both organizations and individuals, donate gifts, and those contributions are in turn managed and disseminated by the foundation, which makes awards in three cycles each year.

A total of 450 different funds are used to address needs within the community. Some are unrestricted, but many come with designated uses attached, or allow for the benefactor or an appointed board to advise the Community Foundation on its end use.

All told, there are seven different types of funds managed by the foundation: unrestricted; field of interest, which allows a donor to specify a cause to be served; donor-designated, which specifies one or more charitable organizations for endowment; donor-advised, which involves the donor directly in the grant-making process; scholarship, which allows for gifts to college-bound students; agency endowment, which allows nonprofit organizations to build their own endowment under the foundation’s direction, and agency-advised funds, which directly involves a nonprofit in the distribution process to other charitable organizations.

Planting Roots

Last fiscal year (from April 2004 to March 2005), the Community Foundation returned $5.9 million to the region, funding everything from restoration of Springfield’s Symphony Hall to four separate land preservation projects; dental screenings for Springfield children to training programs for parents of children with autism.

To cover operating costs, the foundation charges a fee on each fund it administers on another’s behalf, ranging from six-tenths of a percentage point to 1.5%, based on the fund. A small fundraising campaign raises about $50,000 annually, bringing the total operating budget up to about $1 million.

While an effective model for pooling and managing funds for philanthropic distribution, the Community Foundation of Western Mass. is one of only 600 such organizations, each independently operated, in the country. It’s also one of the younger outfits, but as the foundation’s president Kent Faerber explained, it’s also growing in both size and scope.

“We’ve become a major resource for the nonprofit sector,” said Faerber. “We take in about $6 million a year and give nearly all of that away. We tell people that they should be interested in that because the non-profit sector is a major part of our economy in Western Mass. — it’s about 7% of the national GDP, and I suspect it’s slightly more in our region.”

Several businesses in the area use the foundation to assist them in their philanthropic efforts. MassMutual, for instance, contributes about $700,000 each year that the foundation then disseminates across the region.

“We help businesses and individuals in the region support that sector in ways that they couldn’t otherwise,” said Faerber. “Giving money away is easy. It’s deciding who to give it to and how much that is hard, and that’s our expertise.”

Locally Grown

The foundation also keeps all of the funds contributed by area businesses and individuals in Western Mass., an attractive draw for potential contributors.
“We help local donors fund local causes,” Faerber added. “We’re trying to make local philanthropy more efficiently deployed, and that also makes us appealing to the business community because we are careful and deliberate.”

While the foundation’s core staff is relatively small, with 11 employees, it draws on the talents of an large cadre of volunteers who help distribute funding three times a year, based on grant and scholarship applications submitted by area nonprofits, students planning for college, and others. Those volunteers are experts in a variety of fields, from financial planning to higher education.

The work is long, arduous, and involved, but Faerber said there’s no cap to how many funds the foundation can or will administer.

“Every year, we welcome new people and new funds,” he said. “We have a set of procedures in place that can support many more … that’s not a problem.”

This year, the foundation has completed one cycle of funding, awarding thousands of dollars to 62 different organizations, including:

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to finance two survivor conferences in Massachusetts this year;
The Amherst Writers and Artists Press, to finance writing and singing classes for up to 25 pregnant or parenting teens in Holyoke;
The Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, to purchase construction materials for a duplex to be built in Northampton;
The Center for New Americans, to establish an ongoing employment assistance program; and
The Pioneer Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, to recruit low-income and high-risk boys and girls living in urban areas.

Seed Money

In addition, the foundation recently announced the dissemination of $2.2 million in scholarships for college-bound students, an annual component of the foundation’s funding structure. Thanks to that assistance, derived from 95 specially earmarked education funds, 740 students (the majority from Hampden County) will attend college across the country; however, those attending local colleges received the largest portion of funding.

Generally, the Community Foundation’s three funding cycles allow for awards to a diverse set of students and organizations. Mary Jenewin-Caplin, program officer, said rarely will the foundation reserve funds for specific uses, other than those directives made by contributors when individual funds are set up.

“Typically, we let the donor decide,” she said, “because essentially, that amounts to the community deciding its own fate.”

This year, however, the foundation has taken a turn, reserving one-third of its annual funding for a new initiative, the Five and Under Initiative, which will operate for at least the next three years.

As Jenewin-Caplin explained, it was not a decision that was entered into lightly, and resulted from three years of careful analysis of pressing needs in the Pioneer Valley. Working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the foundation was able to identify areas in which the Valley is unfavorably rated, compared to the rest of the state and the country.

One such area was child poverty, and Jenewin-Caplin said the need was pressing enough to prompt the foundation to move forward with a plan to use contributed dollars to address the issue.

“The decision was the result of our findings that the 10,000 children living in poverty age five years old and younger are one of the most vulnerable groups in the Valley,” she explained, noting that the number of children under age five living in the area hovers around 22% — more than twice the national average. “The impacts of that vary from disparities in school readiness to higher rates of hospital admissions. This initiative will be accomplished through grant-making that will address the root causes of poverty.”

The grants expected to be awarded will not stray from the foundation’s traditional model of funding a wide variety of programs, however. The Five and Under Initiative is expected to assist GED and ESL programs, home visit outfits, early childhood education, and child health programs, among others.

Fertile Ground

And as the foundation’s new initiative gets off the ground, Faerber said its staff is also gearing up for a new round of grant application reviews and visits (every applicant is evaluated on site by a foundation staff member), the recruitment of new fund contributors, and some new marketing efforts designed to put the Community Foundation on the map. As with fiddleheads, many people in the Pioneer Valley still aren’t familiar with the organization, or the strong, steady growth it has seen over the last 15 years.

“We’re sort of a stealth organization in that way,” he said. “We probably raise more money than any other area organization, with the exception of the larger colleges. But many people still don’t know that we’re here, or the extent to which we work in the field of giving.

“Over the next few years, we’re most interested in being more efficient and intelligent with our giving,” Faerber added. “The way we see it, we can function quickly, or we can function well. And in our view, smart is better.”

Jaclyn Stevenson can be reached at[email protected]

Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley Announces Award Winners

By BusinessWest Staff December 27, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) announced its annual award winners at the association’s holiday luncheon on Dec. 14 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The Realtor of the Year Award was given to Vincent Walsh of Coldwell Banker Realty, while the Affiliate of the Year Award was given to Christine Webster, attorney at Begley & Webster LLC.

The Realtor of the Year Award is the highest recognition the association can bestow on a Realtor member. It is given to a member based on association activity, community activity outside the association, and business activity. A Realtor since 1992, Walsh served as president of the RAPV board of directors in 2011. He has also served on the grievance, government affairs, professional standards, and YPN committees. He continues to serve on the RAPV board of directors.

Walsh has given back to the community through his involvement by being nominated for and approved by the Springfield City Council and holding the Realtor seat on the Springfield Historical Commission for nearly 12 years. He is a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the USO. He is a supporter of the VFW, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, American Heart Assoc., and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

The Affiliate of the Year Award is the highest recognition the association can bestow on an affiliate member. It is given based on affiliate membership activities related to the association, community service in activities outside the association, and business activity. A member of RAPV since 2005, Webster has served on the affiliate-realtor and professional development committees.

Webster has demonstrated significant support to the association and community outreach and volunteered in RAPV’s seminars held by the affiliate-realtor committee and the professional development committee’s “If the Realtor Had Only Known” sessions. She also provides guidance to all Realtors who seek assistance in transactions and legal questions.

Her community activities include being a Westfield Zoning Board of Appeal member and serving on the finance committee at St. Mary’s Parish of Westfield. She also volunteers preparing meals for the homeless and has been involved in fundraising for schools and the parish.

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2009

Departments

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
www.myonlinechamber.com

Sept. 2: ACCGS Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. The speaker will be Kevin Rhodes, conductor of the Springfield Symphony. The cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 7: ACCGS After 5, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Café Lebanon in Springfield. The cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members.

Sept. 14: Ludlow Golf for Kids, hosted by Ludlow Country Club. Registration and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.; shotgun/four-person scramble at 1 p.m. The cost is $110 per person or $400 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available.

Sept. 22: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Captain Charles Leonard House in Agawam.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com

Sept. 11: United Way’s 16th annual Day of Caring. Each year, more than 1,400 volunteers from 45 companies participate in the Day of Caring, which pairs volunteers with agency service providers to accomplish a variety of projects.YPS will be paired up with Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and will be working on one of the homes currently under construction in Springfield.

Sept. 17: Third Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Café Lebanon in Springfield. Relax after work and socialize with other area young professionals.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

Sept. 3: UMass/Chamber Community Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by the UMass Student Union Ballroom. The cost is $8 for members.

Sept. 9: Chamber Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, sponsored by Back In Motion, Auto Express, and Summerline Floors. The guest speaker will be Tony Marx. The cost is $12 members and $15 for guests.

Sept. 23: Chamber After Five, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Emily Dickinson Museum, sponsored by Amherst Insurance Agency/The Nathan Agencies. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for guests.

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org

Sept. 16: Salute Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. The cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org

Sept. 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Apollo Grill, 116 Pleasant St., Eastworks, Easthampton. Sponsored by Clarke school for the Deaf. Event features door prizes, hors d’ouevres, and a cash bar. Tickets cost $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Sept. 18 and 19: Electronic Recycling Collection, hosted by Red Rock Shops, College Highway, Rte. 10, Southampton. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking LLC, Autumn Properties, and Greater Easthampton Chamber. Event allows people to responsibly dispose of their old computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, and small home and office appliances.

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com

Aug. 26: Chamber Salute Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP. Tickets cost $18. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit www.holycham.com for more information.

Sept. 16: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Outing, 5 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Holyoke Country Club, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Featuring a chance to win $1,000. Tickets cost $25. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for tickets or to become a sponsor, or visit www.holycham.com for more information.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby Chamber Of Commerce
www.shchamber.com

Sept. 22: Premier Beyond Business, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Sycamores. The guest speaker will be Ken Williamson of the South Hadley Historical Society, who will speak on the Sycamores’ history and renovations. Sponsored by Premier members Berkshire Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank, Easthampton Savings Bank, Florence Savings Bank, Jubinville Insurance Group, PeoplesBank, and Private Financial Design. The cost is $10 at the door for chamber members. Reservations are necessary; RSVP at (413) 532-2480 by Sept. 18.

Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org

Sept. 9: WestNet Opening Networking Evening, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Nora’s Restaurant, 106 Point Grove Road, Southwick (across from Louie B’s), celebrating its grand opening under new ownership. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Tickets cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618, E-mail marcia@westfieldbiz. org, or sign up at www.westfieldbiz.org.

Sept. 19: 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, 5 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Tekoa Country Club, Route 20, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank. The theme for the evening is ’50s Diner. A Cruise Night will be set up in the parking lot. Bands include the Drifters and Corey and the Knightsmen. Tickets cost $35 through September 13, and $45 thereafter. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618, E-mail [email protected], or sign up at www.westfieldbiz.org.

Sept. 23: Mini Trade Show, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Westfield State College, Ely Campus Center, Main Lounge Area, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. The event aims to acquaint the college community, faculty, and students with local businesses and their goods. Call (413) 568-1618 with any questions, or E-mail [email protected].

Heather Gawron

By George O'Brien April 27, 2023

40 Under 40 Class of 2023

Director of Development, Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Age 39

Heather Gawron is nearly 15 years removed from her days as an elementary-school teacher, and there have been many career stops in many places — from Paris to American International College — since then.

But she still takes lessons from those teaching days, and from her degree in education, and applies them to all facets of her life.

“I think it shapes so much of what I do now organizationally, experience-wise, and knowing how to communicate with all different types of people,” she said of her work today, which takes place on both sides of Main Street in downtown Springfield.

On one side is the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO), which she serves as director of Development. On the other side is SkinCatering Inc., a salon and spa she serves as ‘chief impact officer.’ Last year, she led its efforts to create and launch a new brand of all-natural skin-care products called Weekend Beauty.

Her life and current work is captured neatly in all that she brought to her 40 Under Forty photo shoot, including her two daughters, Maxie and Charlie, a banner for the symphony, some art work depicting Weekend Beauty, a photo of the Eiffel Tower to represent her time in Paris — what she calls her “happy place” — and a picture of her family, including the family dog.

Gawron joined the SSO roughly a year ago, and her responsibilities there are in development, fundraising, marketing, and public relations, work that has been made much more challenging by the ongoing labor dispute with the symphony’s musicians.

“This year, we’ve spent a lot of time trying to reach new audiences, and showing that we’re here and that we’re committed to being an amazing cultural experience in the community, and bringing in a diverse selection of conductors in the hope that this helps us engage with the community and keep what is a pretty cool thing to have in our size city,” she said. “There are many cities larger than ours that don’t have a symphony orchestra.”

At SkinCatering, she handles marketing and branding for the new skin-care brand, which is packaged for travel, she noted. “These skin-care kits have everything you need to keep your routine consistent on the road, whether you’re traveling for business, at the gym every day, or you just want a simple way to spoil yourself at home.”

Meanwhile, Gawron is active in the community, supporting organizations such as Square One and Habitat for Humanity, demonstrating that her passions extend well beyond both sides of Main Street.

—George O’Brien

Ruby Maddox

By BusinessWest Staff April 22, 2014

40 Under 40 The Class of 2014

Assistant Director, Miller Worley Center for the Environment, Mount Holyoke College, age 33

Ruby Maddox has always had a heart for the environment. These days, she’s trying to put it at the heart of every student’s experience at Mount Holyoke College.

Her role at the college’s Miller Worley Center for the Environment involves coordinating partnerships with the various academic departments, the community, and national organizations to create on-campus programs, community projects, and learning opportunities for students centered on environmental literacy.

“Our goal is to help students connect to the environment regardless of what academic discipline they’re in, so they understand the implications of their subject of study,” she said. For example, a political science student might learn about land rights, deforestation policy, and other issues. “All these things intersect with the environment so students can have a true liberal-arts education.”

Perhaps more significantly, Maddox spearheaded the creation in 2002 of a youth gardening program in Springfield that evolved into an entity known as Gardening the Community, which is centered on urban agriculture, sustainable living, and youth development.

At the time, she was a theater major at Holyoke Community College, but she was active in community service, and was inspired by a professor’s recommendation to start the gardening program.

“We operate in the Mason Square area and teach kids how to grow food on vacant and abandoned lots,” Maddox said, adding that the program, which also emphasizes building healthy communities and developing youth leadership, recently received a grant from the Mass. Department of Agriculture, and is one of the only urban community-supported agriculture programs in the area. “We employ about 30 youth each summer. It exposes them to the fact that building community is possible, and that they can be producers and not just consumers.”

Today, she still serves as chair of the GTC board of directors, while also maintaining a blog, thecbosector.wordpress.com, that focuses on community-based organizations with an emphasis on urban philanthropy. She has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and was an organizing committee member for the Undoing Racism Organizing Collective in Springfield.

In other words, Maddox believes in helping urban young people build a healthier future, in every way.

“My big thing is experiential learning, both for youth and adults,” she said. “I love my work.”

— Joseph Bednar

PeoplesBank Expands Its Branch Presence into Hartford County

By Joseph Bednar September 1, 2021

Banking and Financial Services Special Coverage

Open for Business

Romika Odedra says the branch’s layout emphasizes the customer experience.

Holyoke-based PeoplesBank recently expanded its presence in Connecticut with a branch in West Hartford. The new location is projected to help the bank grow its already considerable portfolio of consumer and commercial business from south of the border, especially in an ongoing climate of mergers and acquisitions.

When PeoplesBank opened its newest branch in West Hartford on August 30, it wasn’t exactly its first foray into Connecticut’s capital region. Far from it.

“This is a retail opening in West Hartford, but half of our commercial business is in Connecticut already — actually, about 60%,” said Matt Bannister, the bank’s senior vice president of Marketing & Corporate Responsibility.

“Some is up in the Granby-Windsor-Suffield area,” he went on, alluding to PeoplesBank’s first three Connecticut locations, in East Granby, Suffield, and West Suffield. “Some is down here in the Hartford region, and it actually goes all the way down to the shore. We’re kind of catching up with this retail storefront because the commercial customers want a presence here. They’ve been saying to us, ‘come down to Connecticut.’ And West Hartford just makes sense; it’s a great community, and a good place to be.”

Aleda De Maria, executive vice president of Consumer Banking and Operations, said a growing commercial presence in Hartford County cried out for a full-service physical branch.

“The banking centers are there for when they need a little more contact, when they have a little more complexity, or they just want to expand their relationship. We need to make sure we have everything.”

“We absolutely need it. The majority of our new accounts are still opened at brick-and-mortar locations. For more complex conversations, customers want to talk to a person, and they want to have that live interaction. There still is a need for that face-to-face contact.

“I think what the industry is trying to do with the self-service channels — with online, with mobile, with video bankers — is give people the ability to do the quick, day-to-day transactions when they want to, without having to park and go in and talk to somebody, and get it done quickly,” she went on. “The banking centers are there for when they need a little more contact, when they have a little more complexity, or they just want to expand their relationship. We need to make sure we have everything.”

Michael Oleksak, executive vice president and chief lending and credit officer, said all those Connecticut dollars in the bank’s commercial portfolio have not come mainly from the Granby-Suffield area, but predated those physical locations.

Matt Bannister with one of the West Hartford branch’s two interactive video teller machines.

“We have a significant amount of business in the Greater Hartford area, specifically in the Farmington, Glastonbury, West Hartford communities and downtown Hartford, but we also go as far as New Haven and Greenwich. So our tentacles are fairly long when it comes to our Connecticut presence.

“Most of that is in commercial real estate, which tends to be more transactional,” he went on. “We are able to do a lot of full-service banking for these commercial real-estate customers because of our cash-management expertise and the different products we have, but without a branch presence, it’s really difficult to do business banking.”

The branch presence in West Hartford allows the team to do more commercial and industrial (C&I) lending, and complements a recent expansion of the bank’s C&I team with former TD Bank veterans, Oleksak noted.

“We have a very strong following now, and I think by having a physical presence there, we’ll become a more visible part of the community,” he went on. “We do support our current borrowers, including with a lot of their philanthropic initiatives, but it’s kind of behind the scenes because we don’t have a presence there. But with a physical presence, and with the disruption in the market with the M&T acquisition of People’s United, it will really open the door for us to be a bigger part of the community.”

De Maria agreed. “We’ve already created such a solid foundation with our name and then with the physical presence from the acquisition we did in Suffield in 2018,” she told BusinessWest. “And now, with our West Hartford presence, I think we have a solid opportunity to bring the service we provide for our commercial customers to our retail-customer world, and really marry those two sides together and make an impact.”

Making Contact

Many visitors to the new branch will first notice the interactive video tellers, one in the entry and one in the drive-thru lanes, bringing the bank’s total number of such machines to 22 at 17 locations. Users can call up a live teller in Holyoke who manages four or five machines at once.

“That way, we can be open seven days a week and have extended hours and not have to have people physically in the branch. And the video banker can do almost any transaction,” Bannister said, noting that Peoples is the only bank in the Hartford to offer the service. “Part of our technology story is good, consumer-facing technology.”

Romika Odedra, vice president and regional manager, said customers appreciate face time with a live person rather than interacting with a machine and the more limited options available at an ATM. And Bannister added that, with the pandemic still raging, many customers appreciate being able to conduct complex transactions in a contactless way.

“We are able to do a lot of full-service banking for these commercial real-estate customers because of our cash-management expertise and the different products we have, but without a branch presence, it’s really difficult to do business banking.”

“Video tellers are something we’re proud to bring to the market,” De Maria said. “It brings seven-day-a-week banking to West Hartford and our surrounding areas.”

Once inside the branch, customers will see pods instead of traditional customer lines — a model Peoples and other banks have been implementing for years. Customers can stand beside the teller and even see what he or she is looking at on the computer screen, if necessary. “In the beginning, people were like, ‘where do I go?’” Odedra said. “But it’s so easy — it’s warm, it’s welcoming, it’s not ‘there’s the line.’ It’s nice to have that one-on-one experience.”

The branch also employs a ‘universal banker’ model, Bannister said. “Any bank employee you see out here can do all the transactions. You can go to a teller pod or pop into an office if it’s more convenient or you just want privacy to have a conversation.” In other, more specialized offices down the hallway from the main area, he added, the bank will offer a mortgage expert, a wealth adviser, and other ancillary services.

And in front, at the main entrance, is a high table, couch, and coffee bar. “We’re trying to say to people, ‘come on in and hang out; get to know us a little bit,” Bannister said. “The thought is, we want to have sort of an open storefront.”

That’s partly to reflect the neighborhood the branch is in, with restaurants and small shops lining the streets and the shopping and dining mecca Blue Back Square just down the road.

“This area really is hopping with foot traffic,” he said. “And if you’re a bank with a retail storefront, you want foot traffic.”

Those who drive to PeoplesBank will appreciate the free parking lot the bank shares with the town’s Post Office.

“I used to work at a different bank, and that was the biggest issue we had, the parking,” Odedra said. “I’m so glad we have the parking we have. We don’t have to rush the customer out; we have time to have that one-on-one with them and invite them to have a cup of coffee.”

Bannister said West Hartford has been an enthusiastic town to work with, from its Chamber of Commerce to local economic-development leaders.

“Right from the start, when we were saying we wanted to come down, they were like, ‘how can we help?’ We’re in a lot of communities, and some of them are very welcoming, and some are maybe not so much. This one has been great to work with.”

Opportunity Knocks

The branch is fully staffed as well, with a mix of on-site and hybrid workers, reflecting the current makeup of the entire PeoplesBank organization. Some are West Hartford natives who know the market, Bannisher said, while some were attracted by working near all the nearby restaurants and other neighborhood amenities.

Even in an age of mobile banking, Aleda De Maria says, people still want face-to-face interaction at branches for many services.

There’s room to expand in Hartford County, he added, with plans to open at least two more branches in the next couple of years.

“We’re coming in with a message of ‘we’re here, and we’re here to stay, and we can do everything the big banks do, but with a local feel and local decisions,’” De Maria said. “And I think that’s what’s missing in banking in general nowadays — being able to bank how you want to bank but also at a community bank where you don’t have to worry about who’s going to buy them.”

That presence means civic involvement and philanthropy as well, Bannister said, noting that PeoplesBank plans to give close to $60,000 in the first month alone to local organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Hartford (which assists with food pantries and the homeless population), the United Way, Foodshare, and even two West Hartford community events the bank will sponsor this fall and next summer.

“Right from the start, when we were saying we wanted to come down, they were like, ‘how can we help?’ We’re in a lot of communities, and some of them are very welcoming, and some are maybe not so much. This one has been great to work with.”

“We feel like we’re leading with the values we want to be known by in the community, which are innovation, technology, customer service, and the community support.”

De Maria agreed with Bannister than broadening the bank’s footprint in Connecticut is a must. “We will continue to actively look for physical locations, primarily in Hartford County,” she said. “We’re not opposed to outside Hartford County should it make sense, but in Hartford County, we feel we have an opportunity for our brand to really make an impact in the community.”

And that means expanded business, including commercial lending, Oleksak said. “I think there’s tremendous opportunity in this market for us, given our size and the experience of our lending staff. We’re very diverse, and between small business, large commercial real-estate loans, and now C&I expertise, I think we bring a lot to the table. It’s a great opportunity for us.”

Joseph Bednar can be reached at [email protected]

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff March 3, 2020

Company Notebook

Bay Path University Names Sandra Doran Its Sixth President

Sandra Doran

LONGMEADOW — The Bay Path University board of trustees announced today that Sandra Doran has been selected by unanimous vote to become the sixth president of Bay Path effective June 30. She will succeed Carol Leary, who retires in June following her 25-year presidency of Bay Path. Doran’s appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive, 10-month, national search process. “Sandy Doran is a charismatic leader who cares deeply about women’s education and is passionate about access to education and student success,” said Jonathan Besse, board chair. “She has an impressive and broad background in a variety of complex organizations, all of which flourished greatly under her leadership.” Doran is currently president of Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem, N.C. As president, she led an inclusive and aggressive strategic planning process that resulted in a transformation of the college as evidenced by unprecedented growth in enrollment and fundraising. “I am humbled by the trust the board has placed in me to continue the spirit of innovation here at Bay Path,” Doran said. “The visionary nature of President Leary is inspiring and unprecedented in higher education, and I look forward to working with the Bay Path faculty and staff to build on her legacy. Serving our students, and providing them with a superior learning experience, gives us all great joy. I look forward to engaging with all members of our community, students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and our business and philanthropic partners.” Doran holds a juris doctor degree from the Syracuse University College of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern Methodist University. Before serving at Salem, Doran was CEO at Castle Point Learning Systems (CPLS), a company that develops innovative teaching and learning technologies incorporating artificial intelligence and adaptive learning algorithms to provide better student outcomes in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Prior to her position at CPLS, she was president of the American College of Education in Indianapolis, where she grew the organization into the fifth-largest graduate school of education in the country, serving more than 5,000 adult and non-traditional students. Her professional experience also includes positions at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey as an entrepreneur-in-residence, as well as at the New England Board of Higher Education as national policy director. Early in her legal career, she transitioned into higher education, joining Lesley University in Cambridge in 2004 as chief of staff, vice president, and general counsel. Doran currently serves as chair of the board for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and on the board of the Online Learning Consortium. She was named the Triad Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO, and Power Player of 2019.

AIC to Offer Graduate Program in Cannabis Science and Commerce

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will offer a master of science program in cannabis science and commerce beginning in the fall of 2020, the first of its kind in this region. The 30-credit, hybrid graduate program is designed for individuals interested in a career in the cannabis industry and will provide students with an understanding of the science, business, and legal issues associated with the cannabis industry. The program offers education in the areas of basic science, including chemistry, horticulture, cultivation, uses, and delivery systems; business management, marketing, and operations; and federal and state laws and policies. According to a March 2020 jobs report issued by Leafly, the world’s largest cannabis website, over the past four years, legal cannabis has supported nearly a quarter of a million jobs. That equates to a 15% annual uptick in employment. For more information regarding the AIC’s master of science program in cannabis science and commerce, visit www.aic.edu/cannabis.

MGM Springfield Revenues Rebound in January

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that gross gaming revenue (GGR) at MGM Springfield totaled $20.6 million in January, up from $18.9 million in December, which was its worst-ever full month. Meanwhile, the Encore Boston Harbor casino recorded $48.6 million in GGR in January, down from $54 million in December, while Plainridge Park Casino posted $11.1 million in January, an almost $900,000 increase from December and its first monthly uptick since last spring. MGM Springfield’s January GGR totaled included $14.9 million from slot machines and $5.7 million from from table games. The facility named a new president and chief operating officer following December’s poor numbers, replacing Michael Mathis with Chris Kelley.

Country Bank Donates More Than $900,000 in 2019

WARE — Country Bank reported its donations to area nonprofits totaled $905,049 last year. Throughout 2019, more than 500 organizations in the communities the bank serves received donations, including the Children’s Trust, Ludlow Community Center Boys and Girls Club, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Project Bread, and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, among many others. Recognizing the importance and overwhelming need to help organizations that address hunger, Country Bank provided monetary donations exceeding $100,000 to food programs throughout the region. The recipients of these funds included Friends of the Homeless, Springfield Rescue Mission, and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, as well as many local food pantries. In addition, Country Bank’s employee charitable giving program raised more than $30,000 in 2019 through events such as jeans days, bake sales, and raffles, and employees volunteered more than 1,000 hours of personal time at various events within the bank’s communities.

Bank of America Entrusts More Than $22 Million to Community Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — After collaborating with the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) for 29 years, the Bank of America in May transferred three trusts totaling more than $22 million to the Valley-wide grant funder. The move brings CFWM’s total earned assets from roughly $153 million to $175 million and bolsters its role as an enduring philanthropic leader in the Pioneer Valley. Founded in 1990, CFWM administers a charitable endowment consisting of more than 600 separately identified funds totaling approximately $175 million. Some of these charitable assets are unrestricted and used to meet emerging and changing needs in the region. Others support named nonprofit organizations or provide financial support to college-bound students. Still others are donor-advised, offering flexibility to donors in timing, amount, and beneficiary of their giving. Last year, CFWM awarded $7.3 million in grants to nonprofits and $2.2 million in scholarships and interest-free loans to more than 770 area students. The Bank of America funds will continue to support a wide variety of organizations for generations to come, from grassroots community food pantries to region-spanning arts programs — and will preserve the original donors’ wishes to support their communities in perpetuity. The three trusts transferred from the bank to the foundation are the Eugene A. Dexter Charitable Fund, established in 1944; the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, established in 1960; and the Valley Charitable Trust Fund, established in 1960. All three were originally created to support and serve charitable organizations and interests with a focus on Springfield and Hampden County.

Eversource Earns Award for Using Smart Technology to Reduce Peak Energy Usage

BOSTON — An Eversource program that pays customers to use less electricity during high-demand periods has received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Residential Program Design & Implementation by the Assoc. of Energy Services Professionals. The award recognizes the company’s ConnectedSolutions demand-response program, which leverages customer-owned devices, such as wireless thermostats, battery storage, and electric-vehicle chargers, to reduce electric use during peak periods, when the cost and greenhouse-gas emissions of electricity in New England are at their highest. More than 9,000 customers have enrolled in the volunteer demand-response program in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Customers allow their devices to automatically communicate with Eversource during regional peak energy periods, resulting in a short reduction of power or, in the case of batteries, a reduction of the stored energy. Residential customers with eligible connected wireless thermostats, battery storage, or electric-vehicle chargers can participate and earn incentives ranging from $20 to more than $1,000 a year. The energy company anticipates that, at full enrollment, the collective ability to call on these customers during high-demand periods could have the environmental equivalent effect of taking 20,000 homes off the grid.

EforAll Holyoke Seeks Mentors for Summer Business Accelerator

HOLYOKE — EforAll Holyoke is actively seeking both English- and Spanish-speaking volunteers to participate as mentors in the summer 2020 business accelerator program. Accelerator mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and use their business and leadership experience to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of turning their idea into a growing business. Mentors work in teams of three and are matched with an entrepreneur based on schedule availability and the desire to work together. The team meets as a group to help reaffirm topics and themes raised during classes, while also strategizing with the entrepreneur on how to reach their specific goals during the program. This is a high-touch, year-long commitment. Mentor teams have 90-minute, in-person meetings for three months and then meet once a month for the following nine months. Anyone interested can e-mail [email protected] for more information.

By BusinessWest Staff August 31, 2009

Departments

Sept. 14: Ludlow Golf for Kids, hosted by Ludlow Country Club. Registration and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.; shotgun/four-person scramble at 1 p.m. The cost is $110 per person or $400 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available.

Sept. 22: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Captain Charles Leonard House in Agawam.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org

Sept. 16: Salute Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. The cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org

Sept. 16: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Outing, 5 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Holyoke Country Club, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Featuring a chance to win $1,000. Tickets cost $25. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for tickets or to become a sponsor, or visit www.holycham.com for more information.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby Chamber Of Commerce
www.shchamber.com

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com

Sept. 17: Third Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Café Lebanon in Springfield. Relax after work and socialize with other area young professionals.

Melyssa Brown

By BusinessWest Staff April 23, 2013

40 Under 40 The Class of 2013

Manager, Audit and Accounting Division, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., age 31

Growing up, Melyssa Brown spent a portion of many summers attending a camp operated by Girls Inc. in Pittsfield.
There, she said she learned to swim and eventually compete in that sport, participate in a number of athletic and crafts-related activities, and grow personally from simply “hanging out with the girls.”
The many positive experiences from those summers in the Berkshires comprised one of the myriad motivating factors for her current involvement with Girls Inc. of Holyoke. She’s a board member, treasurer, and active fund-raiser, for example, but also one of the prime movers with an ambitious new initiative called Eureka.
As participants in the program, girls ages 12-15 spend four weeks each summer on a college campus to learn about math, science, computers, sports, and both personal and career development.
“We get everyone on board — the girl signs up, and the family signs up,” she explained. “Everyone is committed. We want to see the girls make it through the entire process; we want them to learn about the many career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, and the education they will need to enter those fields.”
Her role with Girls Inc. is just part of Brown’s work within the community; she also donates time and energy to mentorship programs at both Elms College and Westfield State University, as well as Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, Link to Libraries, and the Springfield Boys and Girls Club.
These efforts are just a few of many factors that have made her a member of the 40 Under Forty Class of 2013. Professionally, she is now the youngest manager in the Audit & Accounting (A&A) Division at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., where she helps a broad range of clients while also serving as a mentor to many younger members of the A&A team.
In addition to her client-service responsibilities, she has been integral in the firm’s leadership and staff-development intitiative, facilitating firm-wide training based on Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Bruce Tulgen’s It’s Okay to Be the Boss.
Whether it’s as a Girls Inc. alumna or one of the leaders at MBK, Brown has become an effective role model — in every sense of that phrase.

— George O’Brien

Making Introductions

By BusinessWest Staff September 27, 2010

Sections Supplements

Get on Board! Event Will Connect Individuals with Area Organizations

Ellen Freyman says the Get on Board! event scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Basketball Hall of Fame is all about making matches between area nonprofits and business groups scouting for board members and individuals looking to make contributions to the community.
And she knows that such matches aren’t made in a few minutes or a few hours. Instead, they may take days, weeks, months, or even years to materialize. But the process starts with introductions, questions, and answers, and generating those is what this unique event is all about.
“We want to introduce organizations to people, and people to organizations,” said Freyman, a partner with the Springfield-based firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin and founder of an organization called On Board, which she started in 1996 as a way to bring more diversity to area boards.
Back then, the primary focus was on women and getting them more seats at the table, Freyman told BusinessWest, but it quickly became clear that there were many other groups, including the Latino and African-American communities, that were not well-represented in the board group.
On Board has been working diligently toward achieving greater diversity on area boards, but the Oct. 28 event represents its most ambitious undertaking to date with respect to that mission.
It will make use of what has come to be called the ‘speed-dating’ method of making introductions. Participants will spend a few moments with the representative or representatives of one organization before moving on to another, and, hopefully several more. Freyman said the event has been put together to help both sides of the ‘match’ equation achieve their goals.
Elaborating, she said that all boards want to achieve greater diversity and add enthusiastic talent, but many need help with the process of identifying individuals who want to serve the community and can help their group met its mission. Meanwhile, many individuals who want to serve the community are looking for ways they can effectively give back. Get on Board! will spotlight a wide array of nonprofits and business groups and hopefully spur some people to get involved, or more involved, in matters impacting the region.
And that is the broader, more far-reaching goal of the event, said V. Van Johnson III, an attorney with Denner Pellegrino, LLP and one of Get on Board! organizers. He said that, when boards become more diverse, more groups and individuals have a stake in the future of the Pioneer Valley. Meanwhile, boards that stress greater diversity can more effectively serve the community because those gathered around the table more accurately reflect the community they represent.
At last count, more than two dozen organizations had signed on to participate. They include the Greater Springfield YMCA, the Dunbar Community Center, the Girl Scouts, the Springfield Public Forum, Greater Springfield Senior Services, Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank of Western Mass., the United Way, and the Martin Luther King Community Center, among others. Meanwhile, Freyman and other organizers expect more than 150 individuals, including many from area young professional organizations, to attend.
When asked when and how organizers will be able to gauge the success of Get on Board!, Freyman said it may well take several months or even a year for the results to fully manifest themselves. But there will be some indications of success that night, she continued, adding that individuals and organizations alike will have a good feel about whether their specific goals, whatever they may be, can be realized.
Johnson agreed, but quickly noted that success in this case must be measured in ways that go well beyond effective matches.
“We’ll be providing opportunity that wouldn’t otherwise exist for boards to come into contact with people they may never have any other means to come in contact, and that’s a success in and of itself,” he said. “The other piece that’s a success is to get boards thinking about things that they wouldn’t necessarily have to think about if they were entirely homogeneous. I think that’s an important success.”
The event will take place on Center Court from 5 to 8 p.m. For details or to register, call Elizabeth Taras at (413) 687-3144, Brittany Castonguay at (413) 737-1131, or visit www.diversityonboard.org.

— George O’Brien

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff May 5, 2015

Chamber Corners Departments

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 6: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Speed networking — a fast-paced way to work the room. Sponsored by United Personnel. Reservations are $20 for members (in advance, $25 members at the door), $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 13: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Ave., Chicopee. Join us for our last After 5 of the season for a tailgate party, featuring food trucks with tailgating cuisine, parking-lot games like cornhole and ladder toss, music, and cash bar. Reservations are $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 14: East of the River Five Town Chamber Feast in the East, 5-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Enjoy culinary tastings from local restaurants and caterers to benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations are $25. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, chief executive officer, Microtek Inc. Reservations are $55 and may be may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 26: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. For political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 general admission, and includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• May 6: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Bridgeside Grille, 9 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the chamber office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 27: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Florence Savings Bank, 377 Russell St., Hadley. Sponsored solely by Florence Saving Bank. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets are $10 members, $15 for non-members.
• June 18-21: Taste of Amherst, on the Amherst Common. Featuring 22 individual restaurants on the common for a weekend of fun, food tasting, food demos, live music, kids’ area, zoo, and much more. Hours: June 18-19, 5-9 p.m.; June 20, noon-10 p.m.; June 21, noon-4 p.m. All food is under $5 per item. No entry fee.
• June 23: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J.F. Conlon , 29 University Dr., Amherst. Sponsored in part by J.F.Conlon & Associates. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the chamber office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 per member, $15 per non- member.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• May 15: Lunch & Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “ACA Compliance: Employer Requirements and Management Tools.” Learn about a solid, user-friendly road map for understanding compliance issues. Tickets: $15 for members, $23 for non-members.
• May 20: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Renaissance Manor on Cabot, 279 Cabot St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 21: Golf Tournament at Chicopee Country Club; 10 a.m. shotgun start. Registration: $125 per golfer.
• May 27: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Elms College. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
• June 13: 5K Road Race/2-mile Walk. Begins and ends at Portuguese Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration: $25 per person; $15 for children 12 and under. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Fee includes T-shirt and free lunch provided by the Munich Haus.
• June 18: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at the Willimansett Center West, 546 Chicopee St., Chicopee. Free for chamber members.
• June 24: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Wireless Zone, 601E Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• May 11: Monday Morning with the Mayor. “Getting Down to Business About Business: Casual Conversation with Mayor Cadieux,” 8-9 a.m., at Easthampton Savings Bank, 36 Main St., Easthampton. Free and open to the public.

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

• May 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by Pic’s Place, 910 Hampden St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 18: Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament celebrating the chamber’s 125th anniversary, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m.; tee off at noon (scramble format); dinner following game with food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only: $25. Awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, the Republican, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. For reservations, call (413) 534-3376 or register at holyokechamber.com.
• May 21: Chamber Business Connections, 5-7 p.m., in the Atrium in the PeoplesBank building, 330 Whitney Ave. Sponsored and hosted by PeoplesBank. Join your friends and colleagues for this fun and casual evening of networking. Refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $19 for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
• June 19: 125th Anniversary Gala Ball, starting at 6 p.m., at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7. Enjoy an elegant meal and dance to the music of the Floyd Patterson Band. Join Marcotte Ford as one of the major event sponsors by calling (413) 534-3376. Event is open to the public. More details to follow.

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

• May 6: May Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Whalen Insurance Agency. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.
• July 1: July Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Pioneer Landscapes and Easthampton Electrical. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.

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

• May 4: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly coffee hour with Westfield Mayor Dan Knapik. This event is free and open to the public. Call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event.
• May 13: May After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members; cash at the door. To register, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.
• May 18: 54th Annual Golf Tournament, at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Schedule: 10 a.m., registration and lunch; 11 a.m., shotgun start; 4 p.m., cocktail hour; 5 p.m., dinner. Title sponsor: Westfield Gas & Electric. Premium gift sponsor: Westfield Bank. Cart sponsor: Doctor’s Express.
• June 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Westfield Vocational Technical High School, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield. Free and open to the public. Register by calling (413) 568-1618.
• June 19: Chamber Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Platinum sponsor: Mestek. Golf sponsor: Berkshire Bank. Silver sponsors: First Niagara and Prolamina. Registered attendees of the chamber breakfast can golf at a discounted rate of only $65 at the Ranch following the breakfast. Call Bill Rosenblum, golf pro, to register at (413) 569-9333, ext. 3. Cost for the breakfast: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on sponsorships, to register, or to donate a raffle prize, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, CEO of Microtek Inc. Sponsored by BusinessWest. Reservations are $55 and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• May 6: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Northeast IT, 777 Riverdale Road, West Springfield. Free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. Event is open to the public. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
• May 20: Networking Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, 174 Brush Hill Ave., West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch served while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Cost: $10 at the door, which includes lunch. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Greenfield Community and Economic Development Director MJ Adams to Retire

By BusinessWest Staff April 5, 2023

Daily News

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community and Economic Development Director MJ Adams announced her intention to retire from city service, effective May 6. Adams played pivotal roles in advancing downtown revitalization efforts, coordinating stakeholder and state assistance in creating an expansion of the I-91 Greenfield Industrial Park, helping local businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and brokering the agreement to redevelop the former Wilson’s Department Store building.

“There are not enough words to describe the energy, savvy, creativity, and dedication that MJ has provided the city and me when it comes to tackling all of the community and economic-development projects that we’ve been able to work on and that we’ll continue to work on,” Mayor Roxann Wedegartner said. “I am truly grateful for her expertise, experience, and ability to build coalitions. I wish her nothing but success and joy in her next chapter.”

Adams joined city government in December 2015 as Community Development administrator and was promoted to Community and Economic Development director in September 2018. Her prior experience includes positions with the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and as executive director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

“Greenfield is in a strong position to keep advancing the positive initiatives on the downtown revitalization, housing, and economic-development fronts,” Adams said. “Many of the important projects I have been working on are far enough down the runway for takeoff, and it’s a good time to hand off leadership of the department to the next generation.”

The city will launch a search in the coming weeks for a new Community and Economic Development director. Adams has agreed to remain available during the transition process.

Goal Oriented

By BusinessWest Staff March 11, 2014

Features

Sarah Pompea Wants the Falcons to Be a Force in the Community

Sarah Pompea was a senior at the University of New Haven in December 2010 when her father, Charlie, acquired the Springfield Falcons, the American Hockey League affiliate that traces its roots back to the late ’30s.

She remembers being excited by that development and thinking that it would provide another outlet for a life-long passion for sports, one that included attending a good number of games involving the New Haven Nighthawks, another AHL franchise, in her youth.

What she wasn’t thinking at that time was that this could become a career, or at least an intriguing and highly rewarding start to one.

But then, Sarah, a frequent spectator at Falcons games before and after the acquisition became official, started interacting with team President Bruce Landon, who has spent more than 40 years with the franchise, about various aspects of the sport — and the business — of hockey.

Eventually, Landon approached Charlie Pompea about the possibility of Sarah bringing her talents in marketing and corporate communications to the Falcons organization. When that question was put to her, she jumped at the opportunity and became the team’s first official marketing coordinator.

In that role, she’s worn many hats and taken on a number of initiatives. These include the expanded use of social media to promote the team and interact with fans, as well as initiatives within the community that have players, front-office personnel, and even the team’s mascot, Screech, involved in programs in area schools to promote literacy, encourage healthy eating, and combat bullying.

There’s also the Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation, which the Pompea family launched in 2013, with a specific focus on families and children.

Last month, when Landon announced that he was retiring from his position as president and accepting a new role as director of hockey operations, Pompea saw her title change to acting president, and her list of responsibilities grow to include most all of the business and sales operations.

Increasingly, she is becoming the face of the franchise, although she acknowledged that Landon, who last year was honored by BusinessWest as a Difference Maker for his efforts to keep hockey alive and well in Springfield, will continue to have that designation.

Among many other community initiatives, Sarah Pompea and the Falcons have involved team personnel, including players and the mascot, Screech, in literacy programs.

But increasingly, she is becoming the liaison between the team and the community, and it’s a role she relishes.

“I find Springfield to be a very special place to work,” she noted. “It’s a small community, and people work together. Ultimately, I think everyone wants the Falcons organization to succeed, and I think that people do understand that, hockey aside, the players are positive influences and role models within the community, not only for students, but for professionals as well. We certainly hope to be here for a long time.”

For this issue, BusinessWest turns the spotlight on a young rising star in the local business community, an individual who, like her father, is committed to keeping hockey in Springfield, but also making this franchise a more visible, more impactful force within the community.

Net Results

Parked against one wall in Pompea’s small, windowless office within the team’s complex at the MassMutual Center is a cluster of hockey sticks once wielded by team players.

For one reason or another they’ve been retired from game action, and are set for a new and much different life — as collectibles. They’ve all been signed by the players who used them, and are now destined for area nonprofits to be auctioned off at various fund-raising activities.

Matching area agencies with used sticks is just one small, quite unofficial line on Pompea’s job description, but it’s symbolic in many ways of how she has become that link between the team and the community.

Another example sits in a large frame above her desk. It’s a game jersey she bought following a now-annual event called Pink in the Rink, which, as the name suggests, puts players in pink uniforms for a night to raise awareness of programs to battle breast cancer, and raise money for those efforts by selling those jerseys on eBay.

“We’ve been doing this for about six years now, and it’s something that’s gained a lot of traction in that time,” she noted. “And it’s just one of many ways we can give back to the community.”

How Pompea came to lead such initiatives and become involved in all things Falcons is an intriguing story, and one that can’t be summed up by saying she’s the daughter of the team’s owner.

Indeed, Pompea said a number of other career opportunities presented themselves as she was wrapping up her work at New Haven University, where she majored in marketing and minored in corporate communications.

She had various summer jobs and internships working for marketing firms in Boston and New York, and also had a stint with Micato Safaris, a high-end safari operator based in New York. She interned there, but was brought on full-time for the balance of the summer when the marketing director left her job abruptly.

She worked extensively on the company’s involvement in the huge Travel Mart conference in Las Vegas, and company officials liked her work so much they tried to talk her into skipping or delaying her senior of college to stay with the company — a move she wasn’t ready to make.

“I learned a lot there and took on a lot of responsibilities,” she said, adding that Micato kept trying to lure her to New York during her senior year, but then her father, owner of a steel-distribution company, bought the Falcons, and a career path she couldn’t have imagined a few years or even a few months earlier started to emerge.

She pointed to a game the two attended together before the sale became official as one of the pivotal moments in this ongoing story.

“We just sat in the stands and talked to people, and really learned right away how important this team was to the city,” she recalled. “We could sense the passion and the pride the fan base had for the team, and he knew at that moment that it was something he wanted to be part of.”

And something she would soon want to get involved with as well.

“Once he purchased the team, I attended games solely as a fan for the rest of the season,” she told BusinessWest. “It got to the point where I was pretty much coming to every home game. Bruce and my dad had spoken about an opportunity here, and it’s something I jumped on right away because I was always looking for a corporate job, but not something that had me sitting at my desk from 9 to 5 for 40 hours a week.”

Tweet Success

As marketing coordinator, Pompea has had a broad range of responsibilities, from media buying, which she revamped recently to include television and a reworked radio message, to work with social media to increase fan interaction, to creation of promotion nights and theme nights, with a broad focus on enhancing the family experience at Falcons games.

And there have been a number of successes in all those realms, which often come together with various initiatives.

For example, there’s the ‘tweet your seat’ program, something borrowed from the Red Sox, and a name that pretty much says it all: fans tweet out their seat number for an opportunity to win prizes. There’s also something called ‘Facebook fan of the game,’ which encourages fans to take a picture of themselves enjoying the game and post the photo on the Falcons’ Facebook wall.

“We’ve found that this has really generated a lot of interest among our fans,” she said of the Facebook initiative. “Each game, I see more and more pictures being submitted. We pick one lucky winner and feature their photo on our video board during the game. So the fans feel special, and it’s something they look forward to; they’re always hoping they’ll be the winner that night.”

Overall, Pompea views social media as an effective means for connecting with the fan base and the community between games and, in many respects, all season.

“Fans are on their phones and on the Internet non-stop,” she explained. “It’s important for them to feel part of the team, even in the offseason, and know what’s going on.”

With the promotions and themes, the team has introduced or continued everything from restaurant giveaways to celebrity appearances — Jarod Mayo from the Patriots and Gregory Campbell from the Bruins have been on hand for games this year — to so-called ‘seat upgrades.’ Sponsored by A to Z Movers, that program allows two fans, usually sitting high up in the cheap seats, to move to a seat on the glass.

When asked to quantify and qualify the results from such initiatives, Pompea said there has yet to be a strong impact on attendance, although she expects that will happen. In the meantime, though, such programs are keeping those who are in attendance more engaged — and entertained — and broadening the fan base at the same time.

“We can’t control what happens on the ice,” she explained. “But we can control the fan experience. Our goal is to make sure that, whether the Falcons win or lose, fans go home smiling because they had a great time.”

But while Pompea and other members of the Falcons’ staff have made great strides when it comes to the game experience, some of their best work has come outside the arena — in school classrooms, at Habitat for Humanity building projects, and a host of other settings where the team has become not only more visible, but more of a force with a number of the challenges facing this region.

During her tenure, Pompea has played a lead role in introducing several new programs that place Falcons players and staff into the community.

One is called Stick to Reading. Sponsored by Columbia Gas, it puts players in classrooms, where they read to students and then engage in often-lively Q&A sessions.

Another, called Play It Forward, focuses on health, nutrition, and exercise, and also places players in the classroom, where they talk about healthy eating and how it contributed to their success, and also lead a game of ball hockey.

And then, there’s Teamwork, an anti-bullying program that features players talking with small groups about teamwork, what it means to be a leader, and how they work together.

To further emphasize the team’s commitment to the community, the Pompeas launched the Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation, which puts its focus on families and children.

“It’s important for us to invest in the future of Western Mass., so our foundation focuses on creating long-lasting partnerships with a handful of organizations,” she said.

The first of these relationships was established with Link to Libraries, which works to fill library shelves in schools and youth agencies while also promoting literacy. As part of that partnership, the Falcons sponsor Tatham Elementary School in West Springfield, and players and front-office personnel read there regularly.

Meanwhile, another partnership has been forged with the YMCA of Greater Springfield to sponsor that organization’s so-called Saturday Sports Sampler, which introduces young people to a variety of different games and sports.

The Puck Stops Here

Since joining the Falcons in the spring of 2011, Pompea said her hockey IQ has increased measurably through far greater exposure to the game and its many nuances.

But, as she said, she is focused far more on the business side of the game and the fan experience than she is on penalty killing, power-play opportunities, and line changes.

And thus, she treats each road game (she goes to some, but not all) as a learning experience.

“I like to be a spectator, see other arenas, and pick up some ideas that we can implement here, whether it’s concessions or in-game entertainment,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot from watching how other teams do things.”

A few weeks ago, she was in attendance for the AHL all-star game, played in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The franchise there, the Ice Caps, have sold out 103 consecutive games, said Pompea, speculating that the long, cold winters there probably have something to do with that — fans are looking for an escape — but that streak is more attributable to the team’s success in “creating an NHL atmosphere in an AHL city.”

That’s something she’ll be trying to replicate as the Falcons’ acting president, a role she says she’s growing into.

She now has control of all day-to-day operations, including business-side functions such as marketing and community relations, but also sales. Her new title also means she’s picked up what had become Landon’s top priority in recent years — improving the numbers at the gate.

Pompea said there has been some improvement in attendance since her father bought the team, but not as much as was expected, especially with the team’s recent success — a playoff berth last year, the first in some time, and its steady position at the top of the Eastern Conference’s Northeast Division this year.

“We’re certainly looking to build off our playoff run last year,” she said, “and I hope we’re playing hockey into June.”

She’s not sure if and for how long the word ‘acting’ will remain part of her title, but for now, she’s focused on eventually becoming the face of the franchise, while also working continuously to improve the fan experience and make the Falcons more of a force in the community.

“In the 20 years that he was here, Bruce did some wonderful things for this franchise,” she said. “I just see this as a new chapter for the organization.”

A chapter that is still being written.

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

Jeannie Boudreau Joins Westfield Bank as Mortgage Loan Officer

By BusinessWest Staff December 18, 2023

Daily News

Jeannie Boudreau

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced that Jeannie Boudreau has been appointed to the position of mortgage loan officer. She is responsible for Westfield, Holyoke, Huntington, and the surrounding communities, and will be based out of the bank’s 560 East Main St. location in Westfield. Boudreau will develop and maintain business relationships with prospective home buyers, Realtors, builders, and colleagues.

Boudreau has more than 40 years of experience in the mortgage industry, holding multiple roles, including area manager and producing branch manager, prior to joining Westfield Bank. She is very involved in her community, serving as an affiliate member to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley while also volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Springfield Rescue Mission.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 21, 2015

Chamber Corners Departments

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• April 29: ACCGS Beacon Hill Summit 2015, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Massachusetts State House. Hosted by state Sen. James Welch. Day-long opportunity to meet with members of the Baker-Polito administration and the Massachusetts delegation. Reservations are $180 per person and includes continental breakfast, transportation, lunch, reception, and all materials. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 6: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Speed networking — a fast-paced way to work the room. Sponsored by United Personnel. Reservations are $20 for members (in advance, $25 members at the door), $30 general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 13: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Ave., Chicopee. Join us for our last After 5 of the season for a tailgate party, featuring food trucks with tailgating cuisine, parking-lot games like cornhole and ladder toss, music, and cash bar. Reservations are $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 14: East of the River Five Town Chamber Feast in the East, 5-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Enjoy culinary tastings from local restaurants and caterers to benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations are $25. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, chief executive officer, Microtek Inc. Reservations are $55 and may be may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 26: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. For political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 general admission, and includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• May 6: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Bridgeside Grille, 9 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 27: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Florence Savings Bank, 377 Russell St., Hadley. Sponsored solely by Florence Saving Bank. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets are $10 members, $15 for non-members.
• June 18-21: Taste of Amherst, on the Amherst Common. Featuring 22 individual restaurants on the common for a weekend of fun, food tasting, food demos, live music, kids’ area, zoo, and much more. Hours: June 18-19, 5-9 p.m.; June 20, noon-10 p.m.; June 21, noon-4 p.m. All food is under $5 per item. No entry fee.
• June 23: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J.F. Conlon , 29 University Dr., Amherst. Sponsored in part by J.F.Conlon & Associates. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the chamber office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 per member, $15 per non- member.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• May 15: Lunch & Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “ACA Compliance: Employer Requirements and Management Tools.” Learn about a solid, user-friendly road map for understanding compliance issues. Tickets: $15 for members, $23 for non-members.
• May 20: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Renaissance Manor on Cabot, 279 Cabot St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 21: Golf Tournament at Chicopee Country Club; 10 a.m. shotgun start. Registration: $125 per golfer.
• May 27: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Elms College. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
• June 13: 5K Road Race/2-mile Walk. Begins and ends at Portuguese Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration: $25 per person; $15 for children 12 and under. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Fee includes T-shirt and free lunch provided by the Munich Haus.
• June 18: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at the Willimansett Center West, 546 Chicopee St., Chicopee. Free for chamber members.
• June 24: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Wireless Zone, 601E Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• May 11: Monday Morning with the Mayor. “Getting Down to Business About Business: Casual Conversation with Mayor Cadieux,” 8-9 a.m., at Easthampton Savings Bank, 36 Main St., Easthampton. Free and open to the public.

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

• May 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by Pic’s Place, 910 Hampden St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 18: Annual Chamber Cup 2015 Golf Tournament Celebrating the chamber’s 125th Anniversary, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m.; tee off at noon (scramble format); dinner following game with elaborate food stations catered by the Log Cabin.
Cost: $125 per player includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only-$25. Awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Tournament sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, the Republican, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. For reservations, call the chamber Office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 21: Chamber Business Connections, 5-7 p.m., in the Atrium in the PeoplesBank building, 330 Whitney Ave. Sponsored and hosted by PeoplesBank. Join your friends and colleagues for this fun and casual evening of networking. Refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $19 for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
• June 19: 125th Anniversary Gala Ball, starting at 6 p.m., at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7. Enjoy an elegant meal and dance to the music of the Floyd Patterson Band. Join Marcotte Ford as one of the major event sponsors by calling (413) 534-3376. Event is open to the public. More details to follow.

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

• May 6: May Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Whalen Insurance Agency. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.
• July 1: July Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Pioneer Landscapes and Easthampton Electrical. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.

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

• April 28: Southwick Home to Business Show. Hosted by Tucker’s Restaurant. For more information, contact Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
• May 4: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly coffee hour with Westfield Mayor Dan Knapik. This event is free and open to the public. Call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event.
• May 13: May After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members; cash at the door. To register, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.
• May 18: 54th Annual Golf Tournament, at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Schedule: 10 a.m., registration and lunch; 11 a.m., shotgun start; 4 p.m., cocktail hour; 5 p.m., dinner. Title sponsor: Westfield Gas & Electric. Premium gift sponsor: Westfield Bank. Cart sponsor: Doctor’s Express.
• June 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Westfield Vocational Technical High School, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield.
Free and open to the public. Register by calling (413) 568-1618.
• June 19: Chamber Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Platinum sponsor: Mestek. Golf sponsor: Berkshire Bank. Silver sponsors: First Niagara and Prolamina. Registered attendees of the chamber breakfast can golf at a discounted rate of only $65 at the Ranch following the breakfast. Call Bill Rosenblum, golf pro, to register at (413) 569-9333, ext. 3. Cost for the breakfast: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on sponsorships, to register, or to donate a raffle prize, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, CEO of Microtek Inc. Sponsored by BusinessWest. Reservations are $55 and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• May 6: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Northeast IT, 777 Riverdale Road, West Springfield. Free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. Event is open to the public. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
• May 20: Networking Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, 174 Brush Hill Ave., West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch served while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Cost: $10 at the door, which includes lunch. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

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