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Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]   Driving Support Balise Auto recently presented a check for $40,000 to Square One, combining Balise’s generosity with matching gifts from Balise’s corporate partners at Lexus and Toyota. Square One currently provides early learning services to more than

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Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR Through May 5: Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR has come to Hartford, Conn. for the first time ever. A colourful homage to Cirque du Soleil legacy, BAZZAR opened on April 6 and will continue its performances until May 5 at Under the Big Top on Market Street.

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People on the Move

Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that internationally acclaimed conductor Mei-Ann Chen, who was guest conductor for the SSO’s 2023-24 opening-night performance, is joining the SSO in the newly created position of artistic advisor, effective for the 2024-25 season. Chen will serve as the orchestra’s artistic face, curating programs, selecting guest

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Doing Business as Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2024. EASTHAMPTON Ain’t Your Average B… 21 Mineral St. Raven Williams Annie’s Kitchen 79 Maple St. Ann LaRochelle Bark Rangers 38 Clark St. KJ Nichols Buri’s Generation HI & GC 31 Exeter St. Belisario

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Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court. Blanks, Elisa PO Box 51154 Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Chapter: 7 Date: 03/05/2024 Bushey, Anthony 92 Grove St. West Springfield, MA 01089 Chapter: 13 Date: 03/04/2024 Connors, Erinn 161 Kendall St.

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Real Estate Transactions

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed. FRANKLIN COUNTY BERNARDSTON 90 Church St. Bernardston, MA 01337 Amount: $259,000

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of March 2024. CHICOPEE 83 Worthen Street Inc. 650 Memorial Dr. $15,804.43 — Concrete work for EV chargers Rodrique Augustin 154 School St. $7,000 — Concrete handicap ramp Terese Clapp 3 Connecticut Ave. $20,630 — Roofing Veden LLC 55 Main St.

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Don’t Devalue Professional Credentials

Opinion By Pam Shlemon In an instance of good intentions gone awry, an effort to hire people because of the skills they possess rather than their college degrees has turned into a concern that certified rehabilitation counselors may not be able to divulge their credentials to clients. That’s not helpful

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Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]   Healthy Support for a Good Cause The annual 94.7 WMAS Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon, held on March 5-6, raised $289,355 in support of Baystate Children’s Hospital. Throughout the two-day event, WMAS personalities spearheaded fundraising efforts, rallying listeners

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Women’s Leadership Conference April 4: Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. The WLC will also feature lunchtime

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