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“So That Reminds Me” hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with Nadia Milleron at the Hampden County sheriff’s picnic. Milleron is challenging U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet
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At the picnic, Fenton told Reminder Publishing that he is running for the seat to cure regional inequities in all 102 cities and towns in Western Massachusetts. “It’s my combination of experience as an attorney and as a member of the City Council for the last 17 years, five of those as council president, that makes me the most qualified person for this job,” said Fenton, who emphasized that he’s a local voice where the majority of the justice-involved population interfaces with the region’s court system. Fenton, who received support from the Berkshire County district attorney — the same county where Jacobs resides — said he’s been reaching out to individuals across the region to explain the importance of the position. He said the endorsements he’s received from Berkshire County elected officials, including Berkshire County Court Clerk Lisa Denault-Viale, demonstrate that he’s committed to the entire district. “It’s also indicative of a problem that we’re facing,” he said. “I think breaking from an incum-
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to this lies with the state.” If elected, Dionne said she’d also focus on fixing the statewide lottery system and the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. She said Western Massachusetts is paying into the lottery system but not getting its fair share back. She also noted that the MSBA has historically distributed funds to wealthier cities and towns across the state. “Rural areas and gateway urban areas are not getting their fair share of that funding for school buildings,” Dionne said. “That could easily be done. The treasurer could fix this tomorrow if she cared enough to do so … it’s an area that I want to look at.” Another crucial race on the Sept. 1 primary ballot will have major implications for all of Western Massachusetts. Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton is challenging incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council. The council is an influential body that reviews judicial appointments and advocates for the state’s judicial infrastructure needs.
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do not make a change fast, I fear that we’ll reach the point of no return,” she said. The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the state’s funds by investing and maintaining the state budget. They also chair the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, the State Board of Retirement, the State Lottery Commission and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. Dionne, who will feature in the Sept. 1 primary as a Republican candidate, said that despite the fact the state has a record-breaking budget of $64 billion, local aid has only gone up 25% and is not keeping up with inflation. She stated that $1-2 billion from that budget could solve the financial problems across the state, especially in those communities that have experienced override votes recently. “People cannot afford to pay anymore,” said Dionne, who described herself as a “Charlie Baker-type” candidate. “And yet our frontline services are starving, whether it’s fire, police, education, road and sidewalk repair, water infrastructure. The solution
Chicopee’s Human Resources Department has a new person in charge after Bianca Janeczek’s appointment.
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SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time. “[The picnic] is about bringing Western Massachusetts together, not just Hampden County,” Cocchi said. “It’s about bringing [candidates and elected officials] out here to hear what our concerns are. And ultimately, at the end of the day, as we probably tally up over 1,500 to maybe 1,600 people who have come through the doors throughout the day, that’s their way of saying thank you, not to Nick Cocchi, but to the sheriff’s office for the contributions we make. And I’m very proud of that.” A scorching summer day on Aug. 20 invited a myriad of elected officials and candidates to the hot seat to accomplish what Cocchi sets out to do each year. In an effort to talk to some of these individuals about their goals and priorities, Reminder Publishing brought its podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” to the annual gathering. Hosts Chris Maza, Dennis Hackett, Tyler Garnet and I sat down with a dozen individuals vying for statewide seats to discuss the issues they hope to address if they were elected this fall. One of those candidates was Belmont Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne, a candidate for state treasurer who wants to unseat incumbent Deb Goldberg. In her sit-down with Reminder Publishing, Dionne said she is running for the position because she has four children who cannot afford to live in Massachusetts. “We have an affordability crisis, and we are hemorrhaging our 25- to 35-year-olds. And if we
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South Hadley prepares for another tax override vote By Tyler Garnet
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SOUTH HADLEY — While most Western Mass. voters will head to the polls for statewide races, South Hadley residents will also see a question on their ballot asking if they would approve a $3.5 million tax override. The vote will come almost two months after the Selectboard voted 3-2 to ask the town to approve the override raised over three years. That decision came three months after the town’s voters decided against $9 million and $11 million overrides to save a bevy of city services. The question voters will now see come Sept. 1 reads: “Shall the town of South Hadley be allowed to assess an additional $3.5 million in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the municipal government and public schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026?” According to previous reporting by Reminder Publishing, a $3.5 million tax override would fund the schools and library, maintain expense cuts and add to the Stabilization Fund.
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bent from your home county and going with a challenger who’s from a different county really demonstrates that there’s a problem with regional inequities that needs to be addressed.” An alarming story that said Western Massachusetts only has 11 Superior Court judges is what sparked Fenton’s interest in running. At one point last year, five of those positions were vacant, which led to outcry among the judiciary. “As a governor’s councilor, I would make sure to be proactive in making sure that that type of
At the most recent Selectboard meeting on Aug. 11, Town Administrator Lisa Wong gave a presentation with fiscal year 2027 updates, regional staffing comparisons and the town’s budget planning for FY28. Wong said that a $3.5 million tax override would stabilize the budget from FY27-29. She explained that a FY28 budget with no override may force the town to use up to $2 million in reserves. She also said there might be a $1 million cut to the schools and a $500,000 cut to the town. A successful override assumes that the town would increase the School Department by 3% in FY28 and FY29. If there is no override, the schools would likely yield a $1.9 million deficit and be level-funded. “This is basically, increase the school budget from their current levels this year, so their elevated levels this year with free cash, add 3% on top of that and then cut that by about a million. So, essentially, what that means is we might have to keep their budget relatively flat for next year,” Wong explained. According to a 10-year staffing review from 2017 to 2027 that Wong shared, most town de-
partments have had a reduction in positions. DPW had the largest decrease, going from 19 positions to 13 positions over 10 years, while Public Safety went from 37 positions to 29 positions. The presentation then illustrated what proposed/potential changes would look like with and without an override from FY27 to FY28. Wong acknowledged that they are early in the budget process and the projections can still change. Most departments would either stay the same or lose a position without an override. An override, on the other hand, would help maintain or increase some department sizes. The School Department was not included in Wong’s presentation. If an override passes, the DPW could add one or two positions. Wong compared South Hadley’s population, average single-family home value, budget, tax base, new growth, enrollment, school budget and department sizes to neighboring communities. “I do want to say, if folks are like, ‘well, our taxes are too high, we’re being mismanaged, we have a lot of fat,’ I just want to provide some data points that
situation doesn’t happen,” Fenton said. “I’m running on a platform to be proactive, identify vacancies before they occur, and fill them with people and qualified lawyers from the communities that they’ll be presiding over.” If he wins the seat, Fenton said he’ll still serve on the Springfield City Council until his term is up in 2027. After that, he’ll reassess whether he can juggle both positions. “I love my community, I love Springfield, I love Western Mass., and whatever I can reasonably contribute without shortchanging any of my responsibilities is exactly what I’m going to do,” Fenton said. The “So That Reminds Me”
hosts also sat down with the two candidates looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District: Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen. Whalen, a Democrat, will face Neal in the Sept. 1 primary. while Milleron, running as an independent, will face the winner of the primary on Nov. 3. Milleron said that her decision to run stems from her longtime advocacy for American aviation safety and consumer safety following the death of her daughter in a new Boeing aircraft that was defective and fraudulently certified. She said that was the second of two crashes of that plane type. Following that event, she gath-
Town Administrator Lisa Wong compares South Hadley and its financial numbers to surrounding communities during a presentation at the Aug. 11 Selectboard meeting. Photo credit: SHCTV15
might counter that to say, ‘well, we actually have the lowest tax rate of these comparable communities,’” Wong stated. “Our tax rate is relatively low. Maybe you do want to look at Easthampton, but they just passed a $7 million override just to have cuts still in [FY27].” The Department of Local Services is currently analyzing the town’s finances this summer, pri-
marily to study staff operations. The town will look to implement a finance director to replace the retiring town accountant. DLS will also look at the government structure and the difference between having a Finance Committee or an Appropriations Committee. The full presentation can be found at southhadley.org and is linked in the Selectboard’s most recent agenda.
ered hundreds of people for a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s prosecution of Boeing for its crimes. That all eventually led to the passage of the American Aviation Safety and Accountability Act, which Milleron said would not have been possible without people power. “What I found is that the human beings in the offices and on the street demonstrating, the human beings talking to the press all the time, the mass of people … that is what made the difference,” Milleron said. In a prior debate, Milleron said that pressure is what creates change. When asked what that looks like to her, she said it means having polite confrontations, monitoring what constituents care about and having standouts on the streets. She specifically noted that people are underwater financially and stated that the federal government is neglecting the common people by using funds on heinous war crimes. Additionally, she stated that federal income tax for people making $100,000 a year is not necessary. “We need that money to live,” Milleron said. “We are not doing good things with our tax dollars on the federal level. So, it’s better to keep that money in our households and in our communities where we will use the money in a much better way.” A high school educator of 11 years, Whalen similarly found himself jaded by the federal government, particularly President Donald Trump’s decision-making during both of his terms. He also noticed that Neal is one of the top recipients of corporate money, which Whalen found to be “unacceptable.”
“I said that we could do better,” said Whalen, who added that healthcare, education and the economy would be his three areas of focus if he were elected to the seat. A supporter of Medicare for all, Whalen said that the 20-40% increase in health insurance costs over the past year is breaking the budgets of households and municipalities. In the education realm, he said the federal and state governments need to look at the totality of the child by paying teachers, paid professionals and educators more. He added that tuition-free community college and vocational training are important tenets of an improved education system as well. “And we have a model for that; it’s called the Fair Share Amendment right here,” Whalen said. “Four percent surtax on incomes over a million dollars. We proved it works since it’s enacted.” Whalen also stated that it has not been difficult to run against a longtime incumbent in Neal because he’s shown up to every opportunity available to him. “I look around here at this picnic and I see a lot of familiar faces and a lot of handshakes and a lot of people that say that they’re voting for me,” Whalen said. “Why? Because I’m here shoulder to shoulder with them doing the hard work. And they respect that.” Neal’s team declined an interview when asked at the picnic by Reminder Publishing. To hear the full conversations with more local and state elected officials, head to thereminder. com/our-podcast or search for “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcast platform.
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Poll shows Mass. voters behind most ballot questions By Ella Adams
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BOSTON — Voters are supporting a ballot question dictating more widespread public records access and opposing one that would repeal legal recreational marijuana, according to new poll results. Massachusetts voters will see nine questions on their November ballots, after lawmakers chose not to take action on any of them and the state’s highest court ruled two out of the running. The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions review proposed ballot measures and brought forward no recommendations. Of 800 registered voters surveyed between Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 in the UMass/WCVB poll, 55% opposed or were likely to oppose the marijuana proposal and 33% said they’re in support, which poll Director Tatishe Nteta called “unsurprising.” It’s been a decade since vot-
ers legalized the possession, use, distribution and cultivation of marijuana in Massachusetts, Nteta said, noting that “a majority of voters (54%) view legalization in a positive light, with only 2 in 10 (22%) saying that legalization has been negative for the state.” “With the campaign for the ballot question still in its nascent stages and 1 in 10 voters remaining undecided, there remains time for the tables to turn and support for repeal to grow,” Nteta continued. “But, with Trump voters (48%) and Republicans (45%) the only groups approaching majority support for the ballot question, convincing Massachusetts voters to reverse course on marijuana legalization appears to be a formidable challenge.” Most of the nine ballot questions are faring well amongst voters; 70% expressed support or likely support for the question that would uphold the state’s firearms law, 59% did so for residential zoning reform, 59% for a change
to the state tax revenue limit, 67% for the creation of a state conservation fund, and 69% for Election Day voter registration. The question that would subject the Legislature and governor’s office to the state’s public records laws was the most popular ballot question among voters. Polling showed 84% of voters said they’d definitely or probably vote for the measure, with just 7% opposing or likely to oppose it. “At a time when it’s difficult to find anything Democrats and Republicans agree on, transparency in state government comes pretty darn close,” poll co-director Raymond La Raja said. “Voters want the governor and Legislature subject to similar public-records laws that cover state agencies and local governments.” A wide coalition across Massachusetts is still aggravated about how the voter-approved law to audit the Legislature has been carried out, after 72% of voters approved the question in 2024 and
lawmakers railed against it. Beacon Hill seems to be going in its own direction when it comes to the transparency-related question on public records. After months of lawsuits and back-and-forths on the topic, the House in June passed a bill (H 5469) to narrow the scope of the voter-approved legislative audit and to create a formal process to govern public access to legislative records. The Senate in July passed its bill (S 3244) proposing a framework for public access to legislative records. State Reps. Alice Peisch, Andy Vargas and David Muradian and state Sens. Cindy Creem, Cindy Friedman and Kelly Dooner have been tasked with negotiations to come up with a compromise at some point either before or after the Nov. 3 election. Lawmakers this year have also repeatedly expressed public frustration with the initiative petition process and the volume of proposals in play. A bill in conference addressing ballot question financing
disclosure could feature a House proposal to create a special legislative commission to review the entire initiative petition process as laid out in the state Constitution. Voters seem “unsettled,” pollsters wrote, about the question that would implement an all-party primary elections system. Of those polled, 51% said they would probably or definitely support the question. Just 45% also said they’d definitely or probably support a question that would enable Committee for Public Counsel Services employees to collectively bargain. That question had the largest percentage of undecided voters of the poll at 18%, while 13% said they did not understand it. The poll’s margin of error was 4.4% Ella Adams is a reporter for the State House News Service and State Affairs Massachusetts. Reach her at ella.adams@statehousenews.com.
Frustrated family childcare providers working with expired contract By Katie Castellani State House News Service
BOSTON — Celina Reyes has two jobs and works upwards of 12 hours each day to keep her family childcare center afloat. “Right now it’s really hard,” said Reyes, who operates Montesino’s Day Care in Lawrence. “I don’t want to lose my staff because I have been working with my team for the last eight years together. I want to keep them with me.” Reyes is licensed to take up to 10 kids in her program, but she said she can only operate with six children under current financial constraints. If Reyes could enroll 10 children and get more funding, she said she wouldn’t need a second job. And Reyes’ challenges aren’t unique. On Aug. 18, Reyes, president of the Family Child Care Chapter of SEIU Local 509, joined dozens of others with the union for a rally calling on lawmakers to raise reimbursement rates for childcare providers who care for kids who are eligible for financial assistance. The state-funded rates compensate childcare centers who care for kids who receive assistance from Child Care Financial Assistance, which helps low-income families get childcare at a lower cost. “When we fight, we win!” the advocates holding signs and wearing purple and yellow shirts chanted in both Spanish and English in front of the State House. And across the street, a parked van displayed a large screen that read, “Massachusetts families will lose child care if providers can’t afford to stay open. Tell Governor [Maura] Healey that family child care providers deserve a raise!” SEIU 509 President Dave Foley said the union that represents more than 3,000 family childcare providers is seeking a 3% reimbursement rate increase in their next contract with the state. That increase would require about $18 million in additional state funding. Over the past two years, the
reimbursement rates have risen a total of 1.5%, Foley said. The union’s contract with the Department of Early Education and Care expired June 30 and they’ve been negotiating the next three-year agreement since March, Foley said. “They’re not talking about money with these workers yet and with the raises that they’ve gotten in the last two years, it’s critically important to keep these businesses open, to keep this model going, that they get a fair rate increase, and that’s what we’re here for,” Foley told the News Service. “We’re trying to apply as much pressure as we can.” An EEC spokesperson did not respond to the News Service’s request for comment on the status of contract negotiations and union’s requests for reimbursement rate increases. In March, the EEC allocated $20 million from a fiscal 2025 surtax supplemental budget to raise CCFA reimbursement rates 0.5% across the board. Those rate increases were applied retroactively to span all of fiscal year 2026. Voucher reimbursement rates for family child care providers vary depending on a child’s age and their geographic location. Rates in fiscal year 2026 ranged from $49.64 for those caring for children older than two in Western, Central and Southeastern regions to $88.98 for providers caring for kids under two years old in the Boston area. SEIU 509 staff said the Legislature’s FY27 budget did not include any funding for the reimbursement rate increases, and family childcare providers are hoping funds can be included in a supplemental spending bill. Katie Castellani is a reporter for State House News Service and State Affairs Pro Massachusetts. Reach her at kcastellani@statehousenews.com.
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Janeczek becomes Chicopee’s chief human resources officer By Tyler Garnet
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CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s Human Resources Department has a new person in charge after Bianca Janeczek’s appointment as the chief human resources officer was confirmed during a special City Council meeting on Aug. 18. Mayor John Vieau announced Janeczek’s appointment at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting. However, the City Council decided to table the official vote so a special meeting could be held for further scrutiny. Following her official appointment, Janeczek shared her excitement for the new role in a statement to Reminder Publishing. “Being appointed Chicopee’s chief human resources officer is something I’m incredibly proud of, but more than anything, I feel genuinely grateful for the trust that has been placed in me. I don’t take that responsibility lightly,” Janeczek said. “My hope is to lead HR in a way that is transparent, accountable, approachable and focused on people. There is a lot of opportunity ahead, and I’m excited to listen, learn, build strong relationships across the city and make sure our employees and residents can feel confident in the work coming out of Human Resources. I’m incredibly excited to get
to work and to be part of Chicopee’s next chapter.” Janeczek has an associate’s degree in business administration and management from Springfield Technical Community College and a bachelor’s in business administration, industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She previously served as the human resources executive at McGill Hose & Coupling Inc. for over two years, where she helped double the organization’s personnel. Before that, Janeczek served as an emergency room technician at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a human resources generalist at Sunshine Village and an executive administrator at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. In her role as chief human resources officer, Janeczek must also be an Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator. She said she has an ADA background and her previous roles illustrated how critical disability and accommodations are. “I think the biggest thing with anything of that nature is to assess the full situation, see what we currently have in practice, and then see what needs to be determined after doing a thorough investigation and research,” Janeczek explained. “I’m not a very reactive person. I like to gather all the information first; make sure that we are
Bianca Janeczek joined the Aug. 4 City Council meeting to introduce herself after Mayor John Vieau appointed her to the new role. The City Council made its official vote on her appointment on Aug. 18. Reminder Publishing file photo
accommodating all people of all kinds at all times.” Janeczek said she wants to modernize the HR Department and ensure that the department’s previous problems, such as paying benefits to former employees, retirees and their dependents after they had died or left the job, don’t happen again. She plans to assess the department’s current standards and practices to find any flaws. From there, she said she will jump into technology platforms and create a robust system that
eliminates room for error. “Something that’s a little bit more modern than, say, an Excel spreadsheet,” Janeczek explained. “Something that can be regulated and proceduralized and more fluid.” Janeczek further stated that she eventually wants to create a more computer-generated department through a phased approach. She said phase one would be to ensure the system or software works before the department moves on to the next phase.
“Dream goals for the city for sure would be to modernize it completely and have a strong, robust system that takes out a lot of the manual work, a lot of the second-guessing work and kind of just have it nice and fluid,” she said. Janeczek’s term runs until June 30, 2029. She hopes to break a trend where Chicopee has not retained a human resources director for more than 18 months at a time. The City Council unanimously approved the appointment.
Dusk to Dawn Golf Marathon returns on Sept. 14 to benefit cancer research By Tyler Garnet
is a dedicated fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, with all proceeds supporting cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On the day of the event, O’Neill will play 108 holes, six full rounds of golf, in memory of family and friends lost to cancer. The event started after O’Neill’s uncle, Ken, was diagnosed with colon cancer. They wanted to raise money for cancer
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CHICOPEE — Chicopee Country Club Golf Director Mike O’Neill will once again participate in a 108-hole golf marathon to raise funds for cancer research. The annual Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon returns for its 27th year on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Chicopee Country Club. It
research without making it too expensive for people. Ken asked Mike to participate in a golf marathon, and in the first year, the two of them raised $26,000. Twenty-six years later, Mike said the event has raised over $850,000. “He knew that he was kind of too far gone, that he wasn’t going to beat it, but he wanted to raise some money for those fighting
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C3 Hispanic Heritage domino tournament returns with residents. C3 Policing’s goals include creating a safe environment, fostering community relationships, reducing gang activity and violence, and establishing effective youth and parental programs. Odiorne said these are achieved through community meetings, walking and bike patrols, and events such as Coffee with a Cop, youth sports events and community picnics. Vendors, sponsors and participants can sign up for the tournament by contacting Rodriguez directly at Erodriguez@Chicopeepolice.com or by filling out the forms provided. Odiorne said the tournament has grown each year, and he hopes that trend continues at this year’s event.
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Chicopee provides update on smokestack demolition CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee is providing an update regarding the anticipated demolition of the smokestack at the former Uniroyal property, located at 154 Grove St. According to Michelin North America Inc., demolition work began on Aug. 18. This notice is being provided for informational purposes
only to keep Chicopee residents informed about the scheduled demolition activity by Michelin North America Inc. As previously announced, the smokestack will be removed in a controlled manner, with the structure being dismantled row by row. The work will remain within the property, with the demolition area restricted to au-
thorized personnel. Residents may experience temporary increases in noise during work activities. Contractors will implement appropriate safety measures, including dust-control practices, to minimize impacts on the surrounding area. Out of an abundance of caution, the levee along the rear of the property should be avoid-
ed while demolition activities are underway. The city appreciates residents’ patience and understanding and will continue to provide updates if there are further changes to the demolition schedule. For any questions or concerns residents are urged to call the Planning Department at 413-594-1482.
United Way receives $85,000 donation from Eversource SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley announced today that Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Way agencies across New England, is providing a $85,000 donation to support the United Way’s critical efforts to tackle the most pressing issues facing local families and individuals. The donation is part of the $2.7 million total over the last year from Eversource employees and the Eversource Foundation to United Way organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This additional financial support will help allow United Way of Pioneer Valley to continue providing health, education and financial stability services directly to families in the area. “We can’t thank Eversource enough,” said Jessica Colson of United Way of Pioneer Valley. “This generous support from the Eversource Foundation, as well as the consistent dedication of Eversource employees to volunteer their own time and dollars, helps enable our important work to empower people and families throughout our communities despite the challenges they face.” “At Eversource, our commitment to the communities we serve is at the heart of all we do,” said Theresa Hopkins-Stat-
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panic heritage and connect with local services. Chicopee Police Department’s C3 Unit Police Officer Elly Rodriguez came up with the idea for the event to recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in a meaningful and culturally relevant way. Dominoes is a game deeply rooted in many Latino households, especially in Puerto Rican culture. The event’s goal is to build stronger community connections by bringing residents, youth, families and service providers together to learn and celebrate the culture. “The event kicked off a couple of years ago as a way to have our C3 officers be more involved in the [Chicopee] Center. It’s always great when we’re doing events in
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Florence Bank celebrates new branch in Holyoke By Tyler Garnet
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HOLYOKE — Elected officials, staff members and residents gathered outside the new Florence Bank Holyoke branch at 1490 Northampton St. on Aug. 20 to celebrate the bank’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening represents the bank’s 13th branch overall and fourth in Hampden County. Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity was joined by bank leaders, employees and board members, Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, state Sen. John Velis, state Rep. Patricia Duffy, City Council President Tessa Murphy-Romboletti and representatives from the architects and builders at the ceremony. “The Holyoke branch represents a new chapter in our 153year history, and we look forward to supporting the people, the organizations and businesses in the Paper City,” Garrity stated. “From a strategic perspective, opening a branch in Holyoke al-
lows us to expand our presence in Hampden County and enhances our retail banking footprint in the valley.” Shadia Coley will serve as branch manager for the new location. Coley has over 10 years of banking experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in finance, both from Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to managing Florence Bank’s newest branch, she will oversee business development, community outreach, engagement and customer service. The new 2,500-square-foot branch has a lobby, traditional teller stations, a drive-up window, a drive-up ATM and a night deposit box. In addition to the team of retail banking specialists, there will be offices for a small business lender and a Spanish-speaking mortgage loan originator. Florence Bank has nearly 6,700 customers living in Hampden County, including 1,100 busi-
ness customers and over 1,200 Holyoke customers. Garrity said the bank looks forward to deepening its impact in the region. Velis, like many other speakers, highlighted the importance of Florence Bank as a community bank. “This is a bank, no doubt about it. But this is a community bank. [These] folks are investing in the community, and that is absolutely paramount today,” Velis expressed. “We need more institutions like this who do things beyond the business, and you folks pass that in every shape, form or fashion.” To commemorate the opening of the new Holyoke branch and to reaffirm the bank’s commitment to Holyoke, Garrity presented six local organizations with $5,000 each. Those organizations included The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, Girls Inc. of the Valley, The Greater Holyoke YMCA, Nueva Esperanza, The Care Center and Providence Ministries. “To us, being a community bank is more than just having a
Florence Bank Holyoke Branch Manager Shadia Coley and others celebrate at the ribbon-cutting event for the new branch at 1490 Northampton St. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet
branch in the community. It’s stepping up, it’s pitching in, and it’s meeting the needs of the valley communities we serve,” Garrity said. “That’s been our mission since 1873, and that’s not going to change. I want to thank all of these organizations for changing the lives of people in Holyoke and everything they’re doing in our community.” In his remarks, Garcia talked about the impact the bank has
had and will continue to have on the city. “We appreciate [them] coming into our city and the work that [they] do in these communities across Western Massachusetts, contributing to the fabric of the commonwealth,” Garcia said. “We’re very fortunate to have a compassionate bank in partnership with us who believe in that work and continue to do that work.”
Corduff named grand marshal for 2027 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day parade By Tyler Garnet
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HOLYOKE — The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade may be months away, but that did not stop the committee from choosing Michael “Mick” Corduff as grand marshal for the staple event’s 74th year. Grand marshal is the highest local honor bestowed by the St. Patrick’s Committee, recognizing an individual whose life reflects devotion to family, career, community and Irish heritage. Corduff was named the parade’s marshal on Aug. 11 at Elks Lodge 902. For Corduff, the honor represents more than three decades of connection to the Holyoke community and the parade itself. Corduff is a celebrated chef, business owner and Irish immigrant. A native of County Kerry, Ireland, Corduff grew up in West
Kerry, where he developed an early passion for hospitality while working in local hotels and restaurants. After graduating from Christian Brothers School of Dingle in 1989, he immigrated to the United States and began his career with Marriott Corporation through its Management Training Program. He later served as banquet chef at the Springfield Marriott for seven and a half years and completed the Total Quality Management Program at the Culinary Institute of America. In 1997, Corduff joined Peter Rosskothen and Lawrence Perreault at The Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House as executive chef. He became a partner in The Log Cabin in 2002 and joined the partnership at The Delaney House the following year. In 2008, he was named vice president of both organizations. The D. Hotel Suites
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President Stephanie Joyce talked about Corduff and the decision to name him grand marshal. “Mick has been part of the fabric of this community and the Parade for decades,” Joyce said. “From the Citizenship Award he received with Peter and Larry in 2003 to the honor of serving as grand marshal today, Mick has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to bringing people together, supporting his community and celebrating his Irish heritage. We are proud to recognize him and look forward to seeing Mick and his family lead our 74th Parade.” Corduff said in a release that the honor carries special meaning because of the role the Holyoke community and the parade have played throughout his life in Western Massachusetts. “It’s hard to put into words what this honor means to me,”
Corduff said. “From the moment I first came to Holyoke, this community welcomed me like family. The parade has always been a joyful celebration of our heritage and our bonds as neighbors. To be asked to serve as Grand Marshal — to walk at the front of this tradition I hold so dear — is humbling beyond measure. I accept it with pride, gratitude and excitement for the celebration to come.” Corduff will be honored at the Grand Marshal’s Reception on Friday, Jan. 15, at The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road. Additional details and ticket information can be found at holyokestpatricksparade.com. For more information about the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade and Parade Week events, readers can visit the website or follow the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on social media.
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Smola early contender to lead House Republicans By Katie Castellani State House News Service
BOSTON — State Rep. Todd Smola has emerged as an early contender in the race for House minority leader as Republican representatives in January are set to elect a new floor chieftain for the first time in 25 years. The leadership change comes as GOP representatives say they are looking to present more alternatives to Democratic policies and grow their caucus, even though they are not competing in about two-thirds of House districts. State Rep. Bradley Jones of North Reading, the chamber’s top Republican since 2002, is not seeking reelection. First Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Kim Ferguson is also retiring at the end of the session. Their exits are paving the way for a new GOP leadership team to take over in the House. Smola, of Warren, has been ranking minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee since 2017. He launched an early campaign for the top post and has garnered support from some colleagues. State Rep. Marc Lombardo of Billerica, who ran against Jones last year, will not be vying for the spot, according to his legislative aide Nancy Cadigan. Lombardo, who was not available to speak to the News Service, “thinks there are others prepared to lead this caucus into the future,” Cadigan said in an email. Last year, Lombardo said that under Jones’ leadership, there was “certainly no effort to be a voice of opposition to the Democrats.” It’s a sentiment several Republicans working on and beyond Beacon Hill share. “If the Massachusetts House Republicans have any sense, they’ll elect a new leader that doesn’t cut a deal with the House Speaker to prevent important debate on key issues, like energy affordability, so that the House & Senate aren’t rubber stamps to the radical socialist agenda that is consuming the Democratic party,” former state Rep. Geoff Diehl, a Republican State Committee member and former GOP gubernatorial candidate, said in an email to the News Service. Smola, 49, began his career at 19 when he joined the Palmer Planning Board in 1997 and became the youngest elected member in the town’s history, according to his website. Three years later, Smola was elected to the Palmer Board of Selectmen, also becoming the youngest member of that board. Before joining the House, Smola was a legislative aide to former Rep. Reed Hillman from 2001 to 2004. Smola then succeeded Hillman — who former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey tapped to run as her lieutenant governor candidate in the 2006 gubernatorial election — in 2005 as a Republican representing the 1st Hampden District. “This is definitely an opportunity to expand what the Republican caucus does. The people of Massachusetts have demonstrated a frustration the Legislature can’t ignore,” Smola said. Smola told the News Service he wants to see more open policy debates on the floor as he and
others have noticed a shrinking amount of public discussions during House sessions. And it’s especially important to rally Republicans to speak up considering the minority party usually doesn’t control the House’s agenda, he said. More floor discussions also boosts transparency and can help hold lawmakers more accountable, Smola said. “We have a great group of lawmakers, not just politicians,” Smola said. “We need to use our experience in a more collective way.” Daniel Winslow, an attorney and former GOP state representative, said that as the minority party, Republicans have had to “walk a fine line between being absolutely crushed by the political monopoly on Beacon Hill and being true to their principles.” “Todd has, I think, displayed an uncanny ability to navigate those conflicting demands between getting things done and making a point,” he said. “I think that we will see a modernization of some of the communications and generating ideas to create a Republican alternative to the bad ideas that oftentimes infect Beacon Hill, which is good,” Winslow added. “You know, to have choices so that voters can see what would the Republican version of this budget look like? What would the Republican version of this solution look like? That’s a good thing, and I think Todd and his colleagues will be excellent advocates for that kind of new thinking.” Smola said he’s built good relationships across the aisle. But also, he believes constituents would be best served when there’s a “healthy” Republican caucus. Currently, there are 25 Republican House members and 131 Democrats. That’s roughly on par with the House’s partisan breakdown in the past three decades. Since 1992, Republican representation in the House has ranged from 16 to 35 members while Democrats have comfortably held onto the supermajority, according to Ballotpedia, a nonprofit online political encyclopedia. “There’s room for everybody at the table,” Smola said. Republican National Committeeman Brad Wyatt didn’t name a preferred minority leader candidate and said he is looking for a representative who’s focused on expanding the caucus. “But it feels like the tide is turning a little bit. People are a little frustrated with the status quo and the audit that was voted against by most of the Democrats up there,” Wyatt said when asked how he’s seen the caucus evolve, referring to the 2024 legislative audit voter law. “I’m really hoping we can grow our caucus and really bring some transparency and balance to Beacon Hill.” The House in June passed legislation reforming public records access that narrows the scope of that audit. The measure is part of ongoing conference committee talks with Senate Democrats. MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale also didn’t name anyone she’d like to see lead the House Republican caucus. Carneva-
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le said she wants to maintain a close relationship with the next minority leader as well as work on recruiting Republican candidates and supporting incumbents seeking reelection. This election cycle, there are 50 Republicans running for state representative across 46 of the 160 House districts. Smola said he has been reaching out to fellow representatives for their support and he’s confident about the position he’s in with months to go before the vote. “I intend to go all the way,” he said. The minority leader vote will occur in January and there’s still months for more representatives to enter the competition. Second Assistant Minority Leader state Rep. Paul Frost of
Auburn falls after Ferguson on the current leadership chart, followed by Reps. David Muradian of Grafton and David Vieira of Falmouth who are both third assistant minority leaders. Frost, elected in 1996, and Vieira, who became a state representative in 2010, did not answer the News Service’s inquiries about their interest in minority leader. Muradian, who was elected to the House in 2014, did not address the question of whether he plans to run and said he’s doing “everything I can to not only help re-elect our incumbents but to grow our numbers in the House.” “Brad Jones has been an outstanding leader of our caucus for more than two decades, and his commitment to public service is something we should all rec-
ognize and applaud,” Muradian said. “Our collective focus and goal as a Republican caucus is to win the elections in November, enabling us to bring a stronger voice to the Legislature.” State Rep. Marcus Vaughn of Wrentham said he’s interested in pursuing a leadership position next year and hasn’t decided if he’ll run for minority leader. He plans to make that decision if he’s reelected to the House. Vaughn, who was first elected in 2022 and serves as ranking minority on three House committees, is set to face Democrat Thomas Melville in the November election. Katie Castellani is a reporter for State House News Service and State Affairs Pro reach her at kcastellani@statehousenews.com.
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Symposium highlights autism orgs, ways to prevent wandering By Sarah Heinonen
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SPRINGFIELD — Half a dozen experts working in the field of autism spectrum disorder gathered for a symposium on wandering among the young people with the condition. The event was organized by state Rep. Angelo Puppolo and hosted at Greenleaf Community Center in Springfield. The symposium was open to the public and brought together individuals with autism, down syndrome, their families, caregivers, educators, advocates, first responders and healthcare professionals. Speaking at the event were experts from the state Department of Developmental Services Central/West Region, Autism Society, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Autism Safety and Outreach Resources, Service Net and Autism Connections, Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council and Office of the Child Advocate. “Our goal is simple ... it’s to ensure that every family member leaves here tonight with new knowledge, valuable resources, contact information ... and connections,” the Springfield Democrat said. “My office is always available.” Cathrine “Cat” McEachern, research and professional training coordinator with Service Net/ Autism Connections, said wandering, or “elopement” is “super common.” She said, “The behavior is a communication of a need.” Youth who elope may be trying to escape an overwhelming stimulus or situation. McEachern, who is autistic, said that when she was a child, she used to hide in clothing racks in department stores
because it felt less overwhelming than the store’s large, open space. The other reason young people with autism often wander is in search of an interest. McEachern said that when she was 5 years old, she nearly drowned because she was able to wade into a pool when her parents were not looking. The Office of Child Advocate has been working in conjunction with the Department of Developmental Services to create an awareness campaign around the increased risk of drowning among autistic youth. She said that for many people with autism, light sparkling off water can be attractive. Water can also be soothing, akin to a waited blanket. Because of these reasons, many autistic people are drawn to water. Meg Crowley of the Office of the Child Advocate said being in or near water unsupervised is always dangerous, but adaptive swimming lessons are one tool families can employ to help protect their child or teen. She said every YMCA in the state offers adaptive swimming lessons. Knowing a child is prone to wandering can allow families to take proactive steps to minimize danger. Crowley said alerting first responders is important and can include face-to-face meetings with local police and fire officials. Otherwise, a disability indicator form can be filled out and submitted to the local 911 municipal coordinator. This alerts emergency services that a vulnerable person lives at the address. To find the local 911 municipal coordinator, call the city or town’s emergency services administrator. Mayor Domenic Sarno said Springfield Public Schools is working to create a day school
for students with autism who require substantially separate programming. He assured families that their student would not be required to switch schools, but said, “You give the opportunity to families to have some common and lasting effects, to know that their child ... or adult has the opportunity to enter the world positively.” Sarno said rates of autism diagnosis have increased in recent years. Sarno said, “But just because maybe he or she has autism does not mean they cannot achieve. They can achieve.” Among those who spoke at the symposium was state Rep. Jay Livingstone, the House chair on the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. While introducing him, Puppolo said his colleague “not only advocates, but listens. And he gets it.” While he thanked Puppolo for his introduction, he said, “One of the things you learn in this, is no one knows it. No one can know it. You need a village.” Livingstone, a Boston Democrat, praised the symposium for bringing together experts from different governmental and community organizations. “Events like this bring these great service providers in the area together.” Livingstone urged people to contact him and the committee to share the service gaps they see and how the state can help. Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi shared that he lives with his brother, who “struggles tremendously with mental health.” He said, “For families caring for someone who is prone to wandering, an ordinary day can become an emergency in seconds. A door opens, somebody gets distracted,
a child becomes overwhelmed and they take off through the door. Suddenly, a family is facing one of the most frightening situations imaginable.” The Sheriff’s Department’s Triad Division works with Project Lifesaver International, a nonprofit that outfits people at risk of wandering, whether due to autism, dementia or another cause, with a wrist- or ankle-worn device that transmits a radio signal. If the person elopes, families call 911 immediately and first responders report to the person’s last known location with a receiver that can pick up the device’s signal within a two-mile radius. Cocchi emphasized that the technology is not GPS, nor is it a replacement for other safeguards. It is a tool, used along with canines and drones, to help search teams locate a missing person. He said six in 10 people found while using the device are recovered within 20 minutes. “When someone is missing, every minute matters,” he said. “Hope isn’t a public safety strategy. Preparation is.” The radio transmitter costs about $400 with some continuing costs, but Cocchi said the Sheriff’s Department uses money seized through drug forfeitures to cover the cost for families. “There should never be haves and have-nots when it comes to protecting and caring for a loved one,” Cocchi said. Triad’s Elizabeth Rodrigues said about 100 people have obtained the device through the Sheriff’s Department. Wandering is not the only dangerous situation people with autism may find themselves in. Puppolo authored the Blue Envelope Law, which was recently signed into law. It provides for people
with autism to carry a special blue envelope as a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle. During a traffic stop, the person can alert the officer that they have a Blue Envelope, on which is written the behaviors or responses they can expect from people with autism. Inside the envelope are instructions for the driver on what to expect during a traffic stop. Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Deputy Director Jennifer Bertrand called the Blue Envelope Law one of the year’s “really good wins.” Gyasi Burks-Abbott, with the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities program at Boston Children’s Hospital, shared a story from his own life illustrating why such programs are essential for those with autism and communication challenges. When Burks-Abbott was 13, he went to the store by himself for the first time. The grocery manager mistook him for someone who had previously stolen shopping carts. When approached by the police, Burks-Abbott was confused and broke out into “a Cheshire Catlike grin,” a common reaction when he is nervous. The police took that as an admission of guilt. Had the police known Burks-Abbott has autism, his response may not have been misunderstood, saving him and his family undue stress. To learn more about the drowning risk among youth with autism, visit mass.gov/autismwatersafety. For more information about Project Lifesaver, call the Triad Division at 413858-0060. More about the Blue Envelope Law can be found at mass.gov/info-details/blue-envelope-program.
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TheReminder.com Every week we will provide you with a complete listings of deaths from the preceding week from throughout Greater Springfield. We are doing this as a convenience to our readers in case you miss an obit in the daily paper. We hope you find this useful and that you will refer to it weekly. CHICOPEE Constance Croze Bruce A. Dufresne Gary S. Lambert Constance L. Rondeau John C. Spinks EAST LONGMEADOW Vitantonio Granaudo Wayne Hallett Doris Philis Henault Brian J. Staples HAMPDEN Camron M. Gray
HOLYOKE James M. Eckert Elizabeth A. Kane Linda Ann Larivee Norman M. Roy LONGMEADOW Steven F. Douglas Clayton T. Shay Jr. LUDLOW Antonio Z. Braz Idalina DaSilva William David Henry Joan Kopinsky Carol A. Nodurf
Derek Victor Rodrigues SOUTH HADLEY Paul E. Cote SPRINGFIELD Barbara J. Bendtson Elisabeth Buddington Shirley Finch Donald Anton Keinath Geraldine F. Spear Kathleen F. Wright WILBRAHAM Elaine B. Broderick Dr. James Michael Leone Richard S. Midura
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Three County Fair returns for its 209th year on Labor Day weekend By Trent Levakis
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NORTHAMPTON — One of America’s oldest ongoing fairs will return for its 209th year this Labor Day weekend with another four-day slate of classic Americana fun, food and celebration at 54 Fair St. in Northampton. The Three County Fair will run from Sept. 4-7 in what has become a celebration and promotion of local agriculture, agricultural education and agricultural science in the state. Each year, the nonprofit organization The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden County Agricultural Society hosts the event. According to organizers, the fair has evolved to offer a variety of experiences for its attendees, including carnivals, games, livestock demonstrations, crafts, demolition derbies, music, food and entertainment performances in preparation for harvest. Farmers also typically share their techniques at the fair each year.
Three County Fair Executive Director Taylor Haas told Reminder Publishing that attendees can expect a combination of the fair’s classic elements and new additions to bolster the event in its second century. “I think the community just loves our fair because it’s been around forever, but I do think what we offer the community and the greater tri-county area is that we have a lot of entertainment and the typical fair elements through our animal competitions, the agriculture, the midway and the rides. This fair has transformed from its heyday of horse racing, which was the fair’s bread and butter for the majority of its lifespan, to now just being an agricultural fair,” said Haas. “I think a lot of the community felt like the fair was losing something so beloved by losing horse racing, but now we have this really special tradition that we can celebrate not only our community, but farms in our community and also just each other.” Returning to the fair this year
are the infamous Wall of Death extreme motorcycle thrill show, the Wee Wee Wee Racing Pigs and the truck and tractor pulls following a hiatus. Also back for this year’s fair are the regular farm livestock competitions and exhibition hall classics, the pie-eating contest, the New England Mobile Dairy Bar in partnership with Maple Line Farm, the Magic of Lance Gifford, lawnmower racing and, of course, the iconic demolition derbies. Over 20 different food trucks and plenty of other fair dining options will be available during the weekend, as well. Haas explained that the fair will feature a large mobile stage highlighting tribute bands each day to coincide with America’s 250th birthday. Kicking off the weekend at 7 p.m. will be Aquanett, a 1980s tribute band, followed by an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band on Saturday. Sunday
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ing this tradition in the Pioneer Valley. She said that they are hoping for another exciting year in celebrating state agriculture and the community. “What it means for us to continue this tradition is, I think we all take a serious responsibility for the future of this fair and being able to have this every year, and seeing people’s smiles on their faces when they’re at the fair just feels so rewarding to see all of our hard work pay off during the fair,” Haas said. “I really want to remind the community that this fair exists for all of us. We hope to keep things accessible for all members of our community. We don’t charge for parking, and once people are in the gates of the fairgrounds, there’s so much free entertainment and activities.” To view the full concert and events scheduled for the four-day weekend, visit 3countyfair.com.
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will feature 1990s country tribute band Cottonwood, and on Labor Day, the stage will see Sweet Hitch Hiker, a Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute band, close out the weekend of performers. “What better way to celebrate all things Americana than at a country fair?” Haas added. The fair will once again offer free parking, and tickets can be purchased on the fair’s website. Advance tickets ordered online save buyers $3, while tickets purchased at the booth during the fair will cost $15. Admission for seniors and veterans is $10, and youth aged 11 and under can enter for free. A four-day pass is available online only for $32 through Sept. 4. Haas added that she and the team she works with daily, as well as the board of directors for the fair and the over 190 members involved, are dedicated to preserv-
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Ann Larosa-Stellato and David Anthony Larosa to BCE Property Hub LLC, 54 Kendall St., $250,000. Cheryl M. Sendek to Jelanie Nunez, Diana Nunez and Natalie Tkhorik, 37 Woodcrest Court, $365,000. Dario Dos Santos and Adelia Winters to Onel Brea, 54 Casino Ave., $407,000. Elizabeth J. Chapdelaine, trustee, and Elizabeth J. Chapdelaine Family Revocable Trust, trustee of, to Kim St. John and Kevin St. John, 19 Moreau Court, $385,000. Hassan Saleh and Edwan Alzuhairi to Peter Nham and Vi Tuong Khuu, 57 America St., $629,000. Jaime L. LaPierre and Jaime L. Moore to Steven Keaton and Kathryn Keaton, 12 Daniel Drive, $315,500. Jennifer N. Loranger, Jennifer Noel Loranger and Jennifer Noel Pollard to Tanya Bressette, 17 Hearthstone Terrace, $352,000. Jessica Guerriero, Jessica Nhong and Nicholas Guerriero to Dakota LeClair and Daniela LeClair, 195 Grattan St., $350,000. Jessica Marrero and Luis Diaz to Luther M. Harris, 44 Schley St., $385,000. Michael G. Croteau, trustee, FKC Realty Trust, trustee of, and F K C Realty Trust, trustee of, to Fab Holdings LLC, 230 Grattan St., $650,000. Michele M. St. Germain and Carol Ann M. McCarthy to Linda Sullivan, 1534 Donohue Road, $330,000. Paul Kownacki and Anna B. Kownacki to Zachary Manganella-Courtright and Brianna Manganella, 28 State St., $325,000. Tyler J Chaves and Marie N Brault to Michael A Rivera, 78 Marble Ave, $309,500.
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Marjorie A. Delcroix and Bethany Morrison-Worth, attorney-in-fact, to USA Housing & Urban Development, 163 Morgan St., $485,540. Sheryl Wojnarowski, personal representative, and Janice M. A. Gulsvig, estate, to Scott Family Properties LLC, 53 Camden St., $190,000. Susan E. O. Crowther, trustee, Susan Obremski, trustee, Obremski Irrevocable Family Trust and Obremski Family Trust to Meenakshi LLC, 109 College St., $710,000. Sharon J. Niedbala to Andrew Lachowetz and Janice Lachowetz, 15 Strong Farm Lane, $560,000. James F. Courtney Jr., and Jennifer A. Courtney to Hallie Reiger, 32 Cornell St., $310,000. Marc D. Rogers and Marissa S. Sicley-Rogers to Mary Richardson, 34 Ferry St., $615,000. Alice Lisa Patruno to Nicholas Prost and Holly Marie Rolfe, 12 Karen Drive, $373,000.
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443B SHAKER ROAD • EAST LONGMEADOW, MA • 413.525.6661 (DENSLOW ROAD ENTRANCE)
181 ROOT ROAD • WESTFIELD, MA • 413.562.4181
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132 Papers: St. Joseph Dr., Wisteria Ln., Pembroke Terr., Rockingham Cir., Dartmouth Ln., Partial - Prospect St., Chestnut St., Somers Rd. 103 Papers: Gerrard Ave., Holy Cross Cir., Kingston Ave., Lombard Ave., Nelson St., Roderick Ave., Partial- N. Main St. 128 Papers: Braeburn Rd., Channing Rd., Tufts St., Van Dyke Rd., Wood Ave., Boulder St., Admiral St., Thompson St., Partial-Dwight Rd. (odd side only) 58 Papers: Anne St., Helen Cir., John St., Vadnais St., Converse Cir. 131 Papers: Orchard Rd., Pine Grove Cir., Partial-Parker St., Porter Rd., Allen St. 135 Papers: Baymor Dr., Edmund St., Fifth St., Glendale Rd., Knollwood Dr.
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73 Papers: Williamsburg Dr., Eunice Dr., Tabor Crossing, Morgan Ridge, Burns Meadow, Churchill Dr., Partial - Converse St. 85 Papers: Andover Rd., Ashford Rd., Cranwell Ln., Deerfield Ave., Willow Cir., Williston Dr., Willow Brook Rd., Partial - Frank Smith Rd. 146 Papers: Albemarle Rd., Arcadia St., Barclay St., Chiswick St., Fairway Dr., Franklin Rd., Lincoln Pk., Whitmun Rd., Woodmont Rd. 95 Papers: Brookwood Dr., Kenmore Dr., Knollwood Dr., Partial - Shaker Rd. 97 Papers: Barbara Ln., Quinnehtuk Rd., Village Dr., Pioneer Dr., Partial - Maple Rd., Frank Smith Rd., Wolf Swamp Rd. 100 Papers: Norway St., Nevins Ave., Partial - Maple Rd. 155 Papers: Birch Rd., Yarmouth St., King Philip Dr., Sheffield Ave., Partial-Wolf Swamp Rd. 105 Papers: Hopkins Pl., Hawthorn St., Fairfield Ter., Laurel Ln., Partial-Laurel St.
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