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IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Popcorn can be used for more than just eating, F2

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Popcorn can be used for more than just eating One of many sorts of corn, popcorn is both decorative and easily prepared for eating.

Flour corn is the remaining kind of corn, derived from flint corn by mutation of a single chromosome. Flour corn is all soft starch, which makes it easy to grind and ideal for tortillas.

Grow your own popcorn and you can choose from a variety of natural colors — before the kernels pop, that is — from blue to purple to red to amber to yellow to white. Flavors also vary.

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corn,” you’ve already grown flint corn. Flint corn was, in fact, the kind of corn grown by Native Americans in the northern U.S. and Canada well before white settlers set foot here. Differences between the various kinds of corn lie in the starchy bulk of the kernels. Popcorn has a tough protein matrix that explodes when water within it is heated to vaporization. Sweet corn is high in sugar, which shrinks and wrinkles the seed when dried. Flint corn, or Indian corn, contains a hard starch that hardly shrinks upon drying, making

shiny and smooth kerneled ears. Dent corn is another kind of corn, this one with kernels having both hard and soft starches. The soft starch is near the crown, and “dents” each kernel as it shrinks upon drying. Dent and flint corns are what you find growing in most farm fields. Most dent and flint corn ears end up as animal feed or are processed into such products as corn syrup and cellulose. Grow dent or flint corn in your backyard, grind up the dry kernels, and you’ve got the makings of corn bread or grits.

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ORN AND THANKSgiving go hand in hand. After all, Chief Massasoit’s brother, Quadequina, plopped his deerskin of pre-popped popcorn on the table for that historic first potluck dinner. And corn for cornmeal became important sustenance to the Pilgrims, with planting tips such as burying fish heads as fertilizer thankfully provided by the Native Americans. No mention of sweet corn, though: White settlers don’t mention tasting it until 1779, when one of General Sullivan’s officers nabbed some from the Iroquois in western New York. Fewer and fewer modern-day gardeners grow sweet corn, so it’s hard to imagine any other kinds of corns being grown in backyards today. Yet, think how nifty it would be to pop up your home-grown kernels for a more genuine Thanksgiving treat than, say, a bag of microwave popcorn. Grow your own popcorn and you can choose from a variety of natural colors — before the kernels pop, that is — from blue to purple to red to amber to yellow to white. Flavors also vary. Popcorn and sweet corn are but two of the five kinds of corns, and you might want to consider gracing next year’s Thanksgiving table with a home-grown dish made from one of these others. Like flint corn. Actually, if you’ve ever grown decorative “Indian

and for grinding into meal, corn can also be parched or fermented into whiskey or beer. Wild turkeys are very fond of corn, so throwing dried kernels out on the ground could even provide stuffing

It takes but a small area of garden space to grow a respectable quantity of any of these corns. There’s almost no end to the uses you’ll find for your harvested corn. Besides using it for decoration, for popping,

“on the hoof.” Happy Thanksgiving! Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at leereich.com/blog.

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and attractive sofa. Once the sun goes down, simply roll out the trundle to create two extra beds. Far more comfortable and affordable (not to mention attractive) than a traditional pull-out sofabed, the project is designed around standard twin-size mattresses. Simple

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Keeping the peace aVonia and Arthur Linder have navigated life together in Washington, D.C., for 51 years - raising three children, juggling two careers (he as a high school principal for D.C. Public Schools, she as a paralegal for the D.C. Board of Elections) and volunteering.

Even in retirement, during which Arthur, 75, had maintained a regular commute to his unpaid role as head of religious education at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, the Linders never felt cramped in their three-story home. Until the coronavirus pandemic hit. “All of a sudden, he was in my space, and I didn’t like it so much,” says LaVonia, 74. Arthur frequently has Zoom calls for his volunteer work that require him to take over LaVonia’s quiet, sunny study on the second floor. He carries canvas bags full of files and notes — “a bag for each

while sharing a home office York, where she has steered seven home-office remodels virtually since April. The Linders, with the help of D.C. interior designer Shawna Underwood, are turning a guest bedroom into a shared office, big enough for workstations for both LaVonia and Arthur. They remade LaVonia’s smaller study into a reading

Washington, D.C., interior designer Shawna Underwood shared this workspace with her husband before the coronavirus. “Create two zones, so each person can personalize that space to their needs,” she says. (EDWARD UNDERWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY)

project,” he says — from room to room. Like many couples these days, whose real spouses have also morphed into “work spouses,” the Linders were forced to figure out how to get their jobs done (and, yes, unpaid volunteering gigs are jobs) without undoing decades of marital bliss. It takes work to work well with your partner: There’s no IT department, no supply manager and no human resources pro to settle turf battles. Interior

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LEXANDER Calder (1898-1976) is best known for his sculpture mobiles, although he also did paintings, jewelry and large outdoor statues. He was the first artist to make a new type of statue of wire and metal that was assembled so it moved with each gust of wind. His creations sell for thousands of dollars, but at one time, you could have bought a small rug designed by Calder for much less. In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua and Guatemala that killed hundreds of people. A group of artists formed a relief fund, and each artist contributed art made in a limited edition of 100. The art was sold, and the money used for the earthquake victims. Calder drew 14 designs for a rug or tapestry and a limited edition of each was made by weavers in Guatemala from local fibers. He adjusted the pattern to use the beige maguey

fiber and local weaving styles. Many of the rugs are in museums today. In 2014, “Moon,” one of the Guatemala Calder rugs, sold for $16,250. In 2017, a faded limited edition rug brought $4,688.

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A friend gave me a Norman Rockwell colored print titled “The Famous Model T Was ‘Boss of the Road.’” It pictures a family in an early Ford Model T visiting a farm family to show off their new car. There’s a circle and the letters “FMC” next to Rockwell’s name. The print is 18 by 18 1/2 inches. My friend said it had belonged to his great-grandmother. It must be over 100 years old. Can you give me the value?

His great-grandmother might be over 100 years old, but the print is not. Although the picture is of a 1910 Model T Ford, the print is from a watercolor painting Rockwell

Condition has become the most important feature when determining price. Fame, rarity and history are also considered when setting a price. Sometimes a price is high because there are two determined bidders. This maguey fiber tapestry, “Moon,” after Alexander Calder, sold at a Rago auction in 2017 for $4,688. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

did in 1951 or 1952. It was part of a series of paintings Ford commissioned for use in the company’s 1953 calendar, which celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary. The cir-

cle and letters “FMC” probably mean the copyright is held by the Ford Motor Company. The original painting is in the Henry Ford Museum. Many prints have been made, some

Madame Alexander made several different series of Little Women dolls in different sizes and different materials. Hard plastic dolls with straight, movable legs are called Straight Leg Walkers and were first made in 1955. Dolls with bent knees and movable legs are called Bent Knee Walkers and were made from 1956 to 1959. Dolls that aren’t “walkers” were made SEE ANTIQUES, PAGE F11

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AGAWAM Adam C. Nouwen to Yevgeny Ukrainets and Danielle Ukrainets, 17 Liswell Drive, $356,000. Carlos M. Whitlock Jr., to David L. White and Deborah E. White, 2O Castle Hills Road, Unit 20B, $202,000. Catherine Marek, representative, and Robert William Fredey, estate, to Andrey Bateyko, 522 North St., $160,000. David L. White and Deborah E. White to Adam P. Ducharme, 270 Leonard St., $379,900. John W. Drewnowski and Janet M. Drewnowski to Juliano Holdings MA LLC, 1815 Main St., $500,000. Mariette E. Raymond to Henry L. Dubay and Kathleen M. Dubay, 58 Hayes Ave., $310,000. Palatium Realty Inc., to 1182 Springfield Street LLC, 1182 Springfield St., $700,000. Wayne M. Aldinger to Joseph E. Cardin, 74 South Park Terrace, $172,000. Yevgeny Ukrainets, Danielle Ukrainets and Danielle A. Burns to Chelsea L. Pappelardo, 8 Ash Lane, $234,900.

AMHERST Shou Hu to 199 Northampton Road LLC, 199 Northampton Road, $270,000. Norma M. Campbell, trustee, and Norman H. Campbell Irrevocable Trust to Brennan McKenna, 98 West St., $240,000. Emmanouil Apostolidis to Miriam J. Siegel and Paul B. Cambo, 170 East Hadley Road, $153,000. South Middle Street Inc., to Lisa A. Raskin, 11 South Middle St., $160,000. Deborah Wright and James Wright to Martin A. Lewis-Gonzalez and Kristina M. Smith, 150 West Pomeroy Lane, $432,500. Yecheng Yang to Shannon C. Roberts-Henry and Everald O. Henry, 61 Tanglewood Road, $660,000. Nikos C. Berkowitz and Dorka M. Jimenez Almonte to Benjamin Donaldson and Jenny L. Arch, 61 Dennis Drive,

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Peter Morse and Emily Marsters to Peter Morse, trustee, Emily Marsters, trustee, and Morse Marsters Living Trust, 327 Shays St., $100.

Amie L. Wozniak to Katelyn Nadeau and Lukas Baudin, 70 Beaumont Ave., $336,500.

Shana J. Hendrikse to Clifford G. Phaneuf and Sara M. Phaneuf, 86 Haynes Hill Road, $510,000.

Bercume Construction LLC, and Nikki B LLC, to Nikos Camilo Berkowitz and Dorka Maria Jiminez Almonte, 108 Linden Ridge Road, $796,000.

Barbara J. Surprenant to Manchester Enterprises LLC, 51 Schley St., $142,500.

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Bernard G. St. George, representative, Jennifer M. Putnam, representative, Bernard J. St. George, estate, and Jeannette St. George, estate, to Steven M. Menard and Christine M. Mancini, 180 Britton St., $205,000.

Arthur H. Phillips and Caroline E. Phillips to Erin L. McNay and Matthew Wanamaker, 5 Wile Road/Old State Road, $250,000.

BELCHERTOWN Tiffany Lyn Kreps, Michael McDonald, Diane M. McDonald and Tiffany L. McDonald to Tiffany Lyn Kreps, Tiffany L. McDonald and David Joseph Kreps, 100 Bardwell St., $100.

Janice Ann Rock, “aka” Janice A. Rock to Tyler Rock, 10 Gardner Falls Road, $280,000.

Neil T. Lozier, Melissa M. Lozier and Melissa M. Massey to Neil T. Lozier and Melissa M. Lozier, 39 River St., $100. Roland A. Leclerc to Roland A. Leclerc, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Roland A. Leclerc, Franklin Street, $100.

Carolyn A. Gould to Meadowbrook Property Solutions LLC, 8 Pleasantview Ave., $140,000.

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Christine A. Dumais, representative, and Alexander J. Dumais, estate, to John M. Wegrzyn, 96 Woodcrest Drive, $176,500.

Gloria Joanne Beresford to William M. Milka and Anita M. Milka, 8A North St., $70,000. Frances Mary Avery Living Trust, Dennis Carl Avery, trustee, and Karen L. Hogness, trustee, to Deborah J. Dargis and Neil F. Dargis, 10 Harmony Height, $155,000.

Roland A. Leclerc to Roland A. Leclerc, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Roland A. Leclerc, Amherst Road, $100.

Patrick C. Delaney and Sara H. Delaney to Matthew Crandall and Beatrice Walz, 251 Daniel Shays Highway, $185,500.

Jane K. Michon to Scott C. Bennett, 24 Theodore St., $210,000. Jason W. Lepage to Juan A. Castano-Perez, 9 Deslauriers St., $225,000.

MKH Burnt Hill LLC, to EKOORB LLC, 176 Burnt Hill Road/192 Burnt Hill Road, $2,340,000.

Thomas P. Tremblay and Stephanie M. Tremblay to Joseph J. Risi, Boardman Road, Rural Road and Rural Street, $145,000.

David R. Simard and Gail M. Stathis to Carol Ann Fournier, 45 Oxford St., $200,000.

Jennifer L. Bourque to Tyler LeClerc, 66 Acker Circle, $230,000.

Gary R. Prince and Jan M. Prince to Brenda M. Sandstrom and Richard C. Sandstrom, Legate Hill Road, $21,500.

Jose G. Santos to Patrick J. Murphy, 86 Garland St., $232,000.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F7 Karl E. Piedra, Amber A. Piedra and Amber A. Paquette to Michael Chant, 89 Maplewood Ave., $245,000. Katelyn Nadeau to Angel G. Rodriguez Colon, 125 Deslauriers St., $225,000. Mark C. Gadoury, Kim Gadoury and Kim E. Gadoury to JoeJoe Properties LLC, 59 Brightwood St., $160,000. Mieczyslaw Niziol to MA Home Buyers LLC, 46-48 Orchard St., $217,000. Robert A. Kindness to Timothy V. Flouton, 15 Oxford Place, $75,000. Thomas R. Maynard and Donna L. Maynard to Riverbound Investments Inc., 69 Olea St., $195,000.

COLRAIN Luke M. Johnson to Many Properties LLC, 181 Call Road, $140,000.

CONWAY Christiana Trust, by attorney, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB, trustee, by attorney, Fay Servicing LLC, attorney, to Paul Charles Vidich, 37 Williamsburg Road, $65,055.90.

CUMMINGTON Lawrence R. Sears, Donna L. Dunlevy, Donna S. Thayer, Susan S. Martin and Susan S. Stone to Joshua S. Tatro, 497 Berkshire Trail, $195,000.

DEERFIELD Yan Yan and Qi Xiaoduo to George McCully, 6 North Hillside Road, $335,000. Laurence G. St. Cyr, “aka” Laurence St. Cyr, Karen A. St. Cyr, “aka” Karen A. Morey, “aka” Karen Morey, to Jill D. Medina Elizalde and Martin A. Medina Elizalde, 6 Stage Road, $371,500.

EAST LONGMEADOW David G. Comeau and Donna G. Comeau to Adam Erickson and Aimee Lynn Wozniak, 428a Porter Road, $382,000. Storage Pros East Longmeadow LLC, to Sroa 182 Benton MA LLC, 182 Benton Drive, $5,930,400. MacKenzie Property Group LLC, to WMMM LLC, 165 Benton Drive, $900,000. Quercus Properties LLC, to Darrel H. Seal and Lori Ann Pereira, 340 Kibbe Road, $358,000. Socha Property Management LLC, to Anthony H. Nguyen and Stephanie B. Le, 51 Prospect St., $324,150. Stanley J. Graziano to John Margeson, 100 Prospect St., $174,000. WMMM LLC, to MacKenzie Property Group LLC, 21 Deer Park Drive,

$2,150,000.

EASTHAMPTON John Knybel, Melissa Knybel and Melssa M. Kynbel to Andrew T. Sirulnik and Tamara A. Kupper, 16 Adams St., $324,000. Caroline B. Read-McNally and Caroline B. Read to Matthew J. Page, 139 Hendrick St., $94,000. Edward Cohen to Edward Cohen and Benjamin Cohen, 88 Loudville Road, $100. Maureen McCarthy, Jonathan McCarthy and M. McCarthy to Daniel Philip Cabral and Melinda Cole Cabral, 302 Loudville Road, $336,000. Hazrat Gholam and Khadija Gholam to Rafiullah Gholam, 10 Bayberry Drive, $500,000.

Kelley Jo Black, personal representative and individually, Edgar J. Manson and Lori Jo Manson to Douglas A. Manson Irrevocable Trust, Douglas A. Manson, trustee, Barton Road, $25,000. Andrea M. Dennett and Lawrence R. Dennet to Marguerite Rancourt, 19 Beech Sts., $240,000. Therese M. Falvey Estate, “aka” Therese Marie Falvey Estate and Charles Maney, personal representative, to Annemarie Falvey, 97 Harrison Ave., $218,000. Rachel Beran/Rachel Masson to William C. Phelps, Summer Street, $4,000. Jessica M. Biggie to Madeleine A. Cohen, Marlene Lavelle and Dawn S. Montague, 35 Lincoln St., $312,000. Robert J. Clancy to Maureen Linda Borg, 33-35 Abbott St., $220,000. Parody Builders & Sons, LLC, to Susan Guy-Greene, 9 Davenport Way, $60,000.

ERVING Ruth L. Shufelt to Varun Tyagi, 7 Lester St., $28,000.

GOSHEN Cory D. Powell and Alicia Powell to Marci L. Windsheimer and Anna S. Wahrman, 8 Lily Pond Lane and 8 Lilly Pond Lane, $290,000. Merle K. Buckhout to Keith A. Buckhout and Christine M. Buckhout, 76 Main St., $100.

GRANBY Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae, Rock Holdings Inc., and Amrock Inc., attorney-in-fact, to Hillside Builders & Remodelers Inc., 43 East St., $115,000.

HADLEY Kathryn M. Martin and Matthew P. Martin to Melinda J. Martin, 8 Kosior Drive and 8 Kosior Lane, $125,000. Green Tree Family LP, and Hilda B. Greenbaum, general partner, to Jeffrey Stevenson Dykes, 2 Meadow St., and Meadow Road, $335,000.

HATFIELD David I. Dulong, trustee, Marion C. Dulong, trustee, Dave & Marion Dulong Family Trust, David I. Dulong and Marion C. Dulong to Robert T. Bartlett Jr., and Joan E. Bartlett, 13 Mountain Road, and Chestnut Mountain Road, $300,000.

David I. Dulong, trustee, Marion C. Dulong, trustee, Dave & Marion Dulong Living Gate Community Church Inc., Family Trust, Marion C. Dulong and Daand Living Gate Christian Center Inc., to vid I. Dulong to Ashley Renee Higgins Scott Family Properties LLC, 151 Taylor and Susan E. Lynes, 189 Pantry Road, St., $152,000. $295,000. Mary Ellen G. Curtin to Susan For- Kevin K. Yarrows to John H. Dobosz, tin, John Fortin, Derek Fortin and Indian Hollow, $5,000. Loriann Morse, 7 Cold Hill Road and Cold Hill Drive, $225,925. Jeanne F. Tower to Robert F. Tower, trustee, and Jeanne F. Tower Irrevocable Trust, 375 Amherst St., $100. 81 Pleasant Street LLC, to Jamroth LLC, 81 Pleasant St., $70,000. Greenfield Steven D. Beckwith and Sara Girard to Casey A. Gilman, 780 Bernardston Road, $365,900. Douglas A. Manson, individually and personal representative of the Estate of Constance G. Manson, trustee of the Douglas A. Manson Irrevocable Trust, Kelley Jo Manson, “fka” Kelley Jo Black, individually and personal representative of the Estate of Constance G. Manson, Edgar J. Manson and Lori Jo Manson to Steven H. Lepore, 209 Barton Road, $180,000. Constance G. Manson Estate, Douglas A. Manson, individually and personal representative, Kelley Jo Manson, “aka”

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Casey M. Peters and Sonja M. Peters to Ashley L. Adam and Andrew F. Graves, 124 East Hawley Road, $258,000.

HOLLAND CSA Realty Inc., to Luke Vilandre, 95 E Brimfield Road, $120,000. Donald P. Powers to Charlie Michaud and Louise Michaud, 42 Craig Road, $275,000.

HOLYOKE Anna K. Morrell to Myra A. Lam, 9 Clark St., $198,000.

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19 Cook St., $200,000. Muni Management Inc., to 428446 Maple Holyoke Ma LLC, 428 Maple St., $620,000. Nancy E. Keenan, representative, and Thomas McMahon, estate, to Nancy E. Keenan, 18 Linden St, $100. Posiadlosc LLC, to 181 High Holyoke MA LLC, 181-183 High St., $225,000. Zebunnisa Haq and Nisar Ahmad Miakhail to Tyler Souders, 615 Hampden St., $171,000.

LEVERETT Francine C. Kirley to David Hornstein and Joan Schaffner, 177 Cave Hill Road, $351,000.

LEYDEN Alice R. Klingener to Kyle D. Baker, 298 Brattleboro Road, $252,750.

Carlson Family Trust, trustee of, 614 Chapin St., $286,000. Theresa A. Sears, Richard E. Beauvais and Dianne M. Ollari to Nicole V. Murray, 85-87 Highland Ave., $145,000. Whitetail Wreks LLC, to Antonio J. Martins and Maria C. Martins, Harvest Drive, $134,900.

MONSON Charles S. Puliafico to Thanooe P. Paul, 34 Harrison Ave., $209,000. Gary J. Rugani to Christopher Tranghese, Thayer Road, $5,000. Katherine H. O’Brien and Daniel B. O’Brien to Randall Griffin Ketterman, Hovey Road, $60,000. Nancy J. Hickman to Frank W. Hull, 177 Stafford Hollow Road, $96,000.

TM Properties Inc., receiver, MassachuElizabeth Emery to Robert J. Reilly and Sarah J. Reilly, 189 Eden Trail, $367,000. setts Comm Attorney General and Ann L. Misiaszek to Mary Beth Holland, 8 LONGMEADOW Main St., $234,000. Daniel B. Waterman and Katherine K. Waterman to Sara Caulson, 15 Edgewood Ave., $352,000. Judith S. Cohen, Judith Sinder Cohen, Robert Ira Cohen, Lawrence S. Glassman and Lauren Beth Glassman to Marcus J. Bouchard and Kerry A. Bouchard, 26 Sherwood Drive, $280,000. Kathleen Crews to Serghei Sleptov and Olena Sleptov, 105 Lawrence Drive, $560,000. Laura E. Sklba to Thomas F. Dunn, 140 Field Road, $260,000. Marcus J. Bouchard and Kerry A. Bouchard to Mark P. Kraver, trustee, Melissa Kraver, trustee, and Trust Kraver Family Revocable Living, trustee of, 354 Bliss Road, $330,000. Olena Sleptov and Serghei Sleptov to William C. Loiselle, 32 Lincoln Road, $299,900. Yesenia Y. Santos to Edward N. Astanin, 469 Maple Road, $335,000.

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MONTAGUE Jonathan B. Scully and Jennifer L. Watkins to Kathleen McCarrick Fagan, 25 Montague St., $265,000. Steven W. Dejnak Jr., to James Slowinski and Nicole Slowinski, N St., $18,500.

NORTHAMPTON Nancy T. Gokey, Virginia L. Reilly and Joanne Weir to Janet P. Kyle, 5 Bernache St., $304,000.

ORANGE John Dunphy to Athol Credit Union, 85 East Main St., $163,800. Frances D. Hadsel to Natasha C. Kulisanski and Jason R. Langille, 36 Highland St., $172,000. Wayne Whitmore to Angela Prescott and Nicholas Prescott, 30 Whitney St., $140,000. Marcia A. Connors to Chelsea Amaru and Salvatore Amaru Jr., 105 East Main St., $174,000.

Ana A. Pinto and Maria A. Rodrigues to Rong Lin and Zuo Xiu Gao, 135 Kirkland Stephen J. Oliver to Autumn Jo Maynard, 43 Cottage St., $166,000. Ave., $180,000. Cynthia M. Saleh to Grace M. Larochelle, 405 Ventura St., $176,000. Daniel W. Zglobicki to Thomas Dandeneau and Gloria Dandeneau, 96 John St., $160,000. Idalina S. Lavoie and David R. Lavoie to Tyler G. Beaudry and Angelique A. Beaudry, 108 Pine Knoll Drive, $500,000. Nicole V. Libiszewski, Nicole V. Murray and Jonathan Murray to Patrick Joseph Pollard II, 250 Miller St., $303,000. Regina E. Momnie and David C. Momnie to Alexander Brady, 213 Clover Road, $248,000.

PALMER Christine Tetreault to Andrew D. R. Burgess, 12 Norman St., $225,000. Ethan A. Buckley to Darcey Fuller Walulak, 144 Flynt St., $372,500. James A. Bray to Qingxia Wu and Haowei Cao, 1259 South Main St., $190,000. James T. Mitchell to Aaron J. Parker and Tatiana Parker, 237 Thompson St., $370,000.

Judy Bergdoll to Victoria Morris Christopher Gosselin and Beata Gossand Geoff R. Morris, 18 Wright St., elin to Nilsa E. Laboy, 463 Northampton $256,000. Richard Kowalski to Albert L Carlson St., $350,000. Lee A. Shepka, Lynn M. Walulak, Lynn Sr., trustee, Albert Lemay Carlson Sr., Janice A. Lepine to Angel L. Fernandez, trustee, Mary Ryan Carlson, trustee, and SEE DEEDS, PAGE F9

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Louisa J. Gonzalez, 46 Beauregard St., $170,000.

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Richard G. Turcotte, representative, and Andrew S. Turcotte, estate, to David Jorge L. Cuello and Ruth Cuello to Angel M. Collazo Velazquez and Nichelli X. Givans, 33 Farnsworth St., $130,000. Squilicotti, 92 Corona St., $250,000. Sal Santaniello and Salvatore Santaniello to Lesley Santana, 248 Denver St., Joshua D. Bernacchia and Shannon $280,000. H. Bernacchia to Allen J. Palatino, 158 Davenport St., $140,000.

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Jennifer Marie Bell, representative, and Frank W. Bell Jr., to Southview Homes LLC, 13 Southview Drive, $195,000.

M. Plotczik and Richard S. Plotczik to Kevin A. Bilodeau and Ariana C. Bilodeau, 1075 Overlook Drive, $230,000.

Jianl Chen and Jiani Chen to Richard Holland Sr., 451 College Highway, $88,000.

Chekquita R. Barnes to Angel Garcia and Maria Garcia, 119 Kensington Ave., $165,000.

Myrella B. Leclair II, and Barbara A. Martzall to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Laurels Realty Trust, trustee of, 2340 Main St., $92,755.

Keith J. Camyre to Valentin Solokhin, 194 Hillside Road, $75,000.

Cool Cats & Kittens 1 LLC, to Emtay Inc., 98-100 Noel St., $80,000.

Juan Santana to Janaya Robinson, 7 Littleton St., $205,000.

Scott N. Snow, representative, and Norman E. Snow, estate, to Christopher James Burke, 6 Ed Holcomb Road, $245,000.

Daniel Montagna to Shynna Jackson-Pilet, 118 Longhill St., Unit 3B, $47,000.

Juan Santana to Yaritza Colon, 84 Goodrich St., $210,000.

Palmer Crystal Lake LLC, to CTA Development LLC, Ains Manor Road, $65,000.

Reynaldo Pedraza and Sherri Pedraza to SPRINGFIELD Isela Cristalina Santos Rodriguez and 121 State Street LLC, to Rossmere LLC, Juan Fransisco Rodriguez Portillo, 100 119-125 State St., $350,000. Shearer St., $230,000. Alex Owusu to Raul F. Vega and Tiffany Theresa M. Dahlquist to Craig A. Vega, 305 Rosewell St., $223,000. Dahlquist, 145 Boston Road, $150,000. Alice K. Kelliher, estate, Martha M. Kelliher, representative, Robert C. BarSHELBURNE ber and Richard D. Barber to Matthew Kimberly A. Farrar and Peter G. Farrar to Brian D. Godin and Kimberly Godin, 313 Colrain Shelburne Road, $350,000 Jenny New Revocable Trust, Jenny New, trustee, and Jenny Jackson, trustee, to Paul R. Bennett and Maya Winfrey, 99101 Main St., $385,000.

SHUTESBURY Paul Roud, “aka” Paul C. Roud, to Jacob Eli Messier and Nicole T. Messier, 250 West Pelham Road, $440,000.

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Charlie Melo-Perez to Frank Vazquez Jr., 137-139 Allen St., $220,000.

Darrel Seal to Anh Kim Bach, 35 Bennington St., $235,000. Diane B. Davidson-Rec and Diane B. Davidson to Manifesting Income LLC, 56 Kenyon St., $231,000. Emtay Inc., to JJJ17 LLC, 98-100 Noel St, $90,000. Emtay Inc to Nydia Abrante Aviles, 171 Dunmoreland St., $178,000. Eslainy Diaz to Yecika Irlanda, 82 Blaine

Jamaica St., $172,000.

Samuel R. Shaw to Francheska Vargas, 8-10 Healey St., $253,000. Sandra L. Martin to Fab Holdings LLC, 1206-1208 St. James Ave., $50,000. Sheng-Shiang Peng to Jose Laboy, 62 Waverly St., $255,000.

Krista Gale and Marc Swygert to Anthony Joseph St. Cyr, 173 Harkness Ave., $245,000.

Steven M. Wolf to Herman Randy Little Jr., 5 Capitol Road, $230,000.

Lakeside Properties LLC, to Juliano Callirgos Jr., 68 Gilman St., $210,000.

Taniel V. Santourian and Nora V. Santourian to Shahroz Ahmed, Jessenia Li Bonet and Jessenia Li Bonet, 11.5 Mattoon St., $250,000.

Latonia N. Naylor and Mahdee N. Naylor Sr., to Chrissea M. Oates, 107 Ranney St., $160,000.

Tuan Dam to Thi Tai, 196-204 Dickinson St., $430,000.

Siam Williams Investment Group LLC, to Daniel Della-Giustina Jr., 299 Belmont Ave., $197,500.

Vera E. Mihalcik, Vera M. Denyko and Stephanie A. Denyko to Desmond Wayne Henry Jr., 43 Thorndyke St., $205,000. Victoria Antwi-Boasiako to Jahaziel Santiago, 23 Martha St., $260,000. Zahoor Ul Haq to Sonia A. Monegro and Ana R. Monegro, 24 Van Horn Place, $195,000.

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Zoraida Velazquez and Osvaldo Velazquez to Luis E. Ferrer, 50 Brickett St., $165,920.

SUNDERLAND Chanthava Chanthavong to Robert L. Hesseltine Family Trust, Robert L. Hesseltine, trustee, 146 Old Amherst Road, $250,000.

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Justin L. Wipf and Chelsea C. Wipf to Faisal Ibrahim Algosair, 20 Sunset Ave., $254,000.

John P. Simpson to Jacquelynne M. Williams, 9 Lawn St., $232,000. William P. Just and Mary-Ellen Just to Anthony Barbosa and Tracy L. Davis, 130 Granby Road, $251,000.

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Slowick, 104 Melville St., $15,000. Amanda C. Ledwith to Alexander Camire, 132 Garland St., $182,000. Anastasia Tabasco-Flores, Anastasia Flores, Jason Tabasco-Flores and Jason Tabasco to Shawn Douglas, 54 Sunbrier Road, $230,000.

RGB Industries Inc., to Fitch Farm Way Association Trust, Fitch Farm Way, $100.

Anthony M. Willett and Holly Willett to Robin Cook, 42 Embassy Road, $235,000.

RGB Industries Inc., to David A. Hardy Contractor LLC, Fitch Farm Way, $138,500.

B2R LLC, to Jennifer Nwaifejokwu, 56 Mulberry St., $265,000.

RGB Industries Inc., to David Garstka Builders LLC, Fitch Farm Way, $138,500. Kaushal V. Shah to Christopher J. Leveille, 117 White Loaf Road, $415,000. Thomas A. Fuller and Brenda D. Fuller to Rafael A. Roca Sr., and Chontae Monique Roca, 14 Katelyn Way, $625,000.

SOUTHWICK Garry A. Porter and Paula Porter to Nicholas Sonsini, 13 Concord Road,

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Cheryl E. Remillard to Cheryl E. Remillard and Jeff A. Remillard, 9 Pheasant Run, $100.

St., $200,000. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Angel Alexis Reyes, 82 Fargo St., $185,000. Francis T. Keefe Jr., and Rebecca A. Keefe to Randy Moquin, 93 Druid Hill Road, $196,000. Francisco T. Justo and Angela Garcia to Sean P. Harrington, trustee, and Trust Harrington Investments Realty, trustee of, 172 Lebanon St., $69,500.

Marie A. Lavallee to Brenda L. Colon Rubet, 64 Judith St., $175,000. Mary Beth Utley and Marcia Kearing to Lester W. Yee and Lily H. Kuo, 1107 Dickinson St., Unit 1107, $189,000. Michael Czerwinski, Damian S. Cieszkowski, Damian Cieszkowski and Michal S. Czerwinski to Andy Gustave, 35-37 Armory St., $257,000. Michele Brodeur to Randy Sa Son, 200 Dayton St., $248,000.

Bretta Construction LLC, to Joe Odell Gray Jr., and Latoya A. Gray, 20 Delaware Ave., $345,000.

George B. Witman to Mint Realty Group Nichole M. Hodges, Nichole M. Bourke LLC, 39 Acushnet Ave., $150,000. and Rajie Owen Bourke to Joshua RiveGloria Caballer-Arce to Crystal Cappas, ra, 280 Tremont St., $200,000.

Brian P. O’Connor and Shantelle C. O’Connor to Michael Joseph Ford and Michael Ford, 49 Bennington St., $205,000.

Heidi T. Munro to Ilka A. Rivera and Christian Rivera, 63 Arnold Ave., $325,000.

Bruce M. Richardson, Gloria J. Richardson and Bruce M. Richardson Jr., to Kamal A. Watt, 117 Westminster St., $254,500. Bruce Richardson to Ronald Watt, Westminster Street, $10,000. Chad Lynch and James Rocca to

23 Brandon Ave., $230,000.

James Rocca and Chad Lynch to Hill Homes Housing Cooperative Inc., Hancock Street, $20,000. John Szajgin, representative, and Anna J. Szajgin, estate, to Nicole Seo, 48 Collingwood Road, $211,550. Jorge J. Velez to Diandra Velez, 45

Nicolas A. Malinowski and Chelsi L. Derrig to Noah J. Cousineau, 63 Sunset Drive, $220,000. Noemi Souza to John F. Beaulieu, 235 State St., Unit 314, $107,000. Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Kacey Smith, 180 Arnold Ave., $290,000. Patti McCauley to Carolyn Nemier, 68 Lorimer St., $134,000. Rei Co 30 LLC, to William Street LLC, 979 Main St., $200,000.

Donald S. Mathison Trust Agreement, Douglas C. Mathison, “aka” Douglas Mathison, trustee, to Nina Paige Dodge and Andrew Robert Garlo, 36 Reservoir Road, $306,500.

TOLLAND Larry S. Isaacs and Linda T. Isaacs to Catherine A. Demers and Rafe B. Demers, 69 South Village Road, $273,000.

WALES Karen L. Outlaw to Roy McCullough and Angelica Nebbia, 55 Stafford Road, $243,000.

WARE Cynthia S. Haddock to Cynthia S. Haddock, trustee, and Haddock Revocable Trust, 116 Shoreline Drive, $100. Mark St. Laurent and Tammy A. St. Laurent to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Cerberus Realty Trust, Walker Road, $55,000. Stewart A. Terrien and Deborah A. Terrien to Douglas Alley and Carrie A. Alley, 120 Bacon Road, $353,000. Angela L. Matuszko, trustee, and Flat Brook Farm Trust to Robert E. Shover,

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nated by the process. “We’re lifetime learners, so this is an opportunity to learn something new together and adapt,” Arthur says. As people spend more time at home during the pandemic and rethink how to make their space work for their new lifestyles, many homeowners in the United States are doing home-improvement projects. “So many of the couples I work with are also doing renovations or remodels,” says Chris Kraft, a couples therapist and the director of clinical services at the Sex and Gender Clinic in the psychiatry department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “It really is all about boundaries. The pandemic is forcing people to reconfigure and renegotiate their living spaces.” Karen Osterle, a couples therapist in D.C., shares the story of a fellow therapist’s wife’s “operatic voice” floating beyond the dining room, where she works running a nonprofit, and into the upstairs office, where he now virtually sees patients.

To cut down on the sound traveling, they’ve turned the dining-room workspace into a lush, plant-filled place. They laid sound-absorbing rugs on the floor. They rescued an old velour curtain from storage and stapled it to the ceiling, creating an almost-soundproof nook. For the couple’s two cats, they put a heating pad on the edge of the coffee table. “It’s gorgeous, and it works because no one thinks they’re in the ‘bad’ space or just floating around the house, looking for a place to work,” Osterle says. But before you call in the interior designers or invest any sweat or money into rearranging and outfitting an office for two, first see if you can get any work done with your partner (and their Zoomed-in co-workers) sharing the space, says Kristin Try, an interior designer with Kristin Try Art and Interiors in Alexandria, Virginia. “You don’t want to spend $15,000, have built-ins put in and then realize you can’t make this work,” she says. Pay attention to how your office mate organizes — or doesn’t organize — supplies, and how you feel about those assorted piles. If you choose to share one

drop on your partner’s calls, Kraft says. One upshot of seeing just how busy your partner is — or hearing how much office jargon that person has to wade through — is that it can spark empathy, Osterle says. “If you know your partner has been in five back-to-back endless meetings, you can maybe take out Chris Kraft, a couples the dog or give him or her therapist and the director some space to decompress of clinical services at the from all that,” she says. Sex and Gender Clinic in With double the items in the psychiatry department at Johns Hopkins University your office, get serious about School of Medicine storage, Merkel says. She prefers built-ins to keep all those files, printers and paper clips out of sight. home office, think zones. A few years ago, she “Split the room in half with remodeled an office for a low credenza if you need to. Create two zones, so each Vivian and Josh Greenblatt in Larchmont, New York. person can personalize that space to their needs,” Under- She installed a wood deskwood says. That means sep- top that spanned the length arate desks, separate storage of a wall, so the two could and separate task lighting. work side by side, with Dedicate one work surface filing drawers and lamps as a shared one, for family separating them. Between items that each partner can their workstations, there’s access or for plants and other a box they use to exchange design elements you agree documents (school forms, on. Decide if you want to face taxes, etc). They have a large one another or if that’s disbuilt-in hutch that’s full of tracting, and talk about who office and school supplies. gets the coveted window. Now that Josh is working full Invest in good headphones time at home as a lawyer, if you don’t like the sound of that remodel is paying dividends. Although they trade others typing, chewing and off who’s in the office, their drinking, and don’t eaves-

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Maria Grimaldi to Rinaldi Homes West LLC, 1550-4 Memorial Ave., $54,000.

Zachary L Morin and Alexis M F Ann Salls, 4 Hillary Lane, $555,000. Morin to Alyssa Vincelette and Kris John L. Ryan and Judi R. Ryan to Juan Mcnulty, 215 Hillcrest Ave, $245,000. Villanueva-Lopez, 17 Prospect St., $245,000.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE F9 137 Greenwich Plains Road, $239,000. Roy M. St. George and Cynthia M. St. George to Aditya Adibhatta, $60,000. Amat Victoria Curam LLC, to QFAM Warrior LLC, 24 Parker St., and 25 North St., $620,000.

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Mark F. Connor and Karen K. Connor to Margaret M. Windzio, 6 St. Andrews Way, Unit 6, $335,000. Paul Y. St. Louis Jr., and Patricia St. Louis to Bradley D. Wright and Anne J. Wright, 16 Hickory Hill, Unit 16, $385,500. Pilot Precision Products LLC, to Jay Kumar and Priyanka S. Kumar, 17 Shady Brook Lane, Unit 17, $370,000.

Claire D. Charland and Michelle M. Garon to Zachary L. Morin and Alexis Richard N. Leaderman and Richard R. Leaderman to T. John Megas Jr., M. F. Morin, 268 Valley View Circle, 1284 Elm St., Unit 2, $150,000. $370,000. Stella Kalamarakis and Harry Julies J. Rivas and Angel G. Rivas to Kalamarakis to David Marcy, 1540 Elvia J. Torres, 1580 Memorial Ave., Memorial Ave., Unit 1B, $70,000. $78,000. Kristine Thomas and Kristine Difederico to Brian Battista, 12 Prospect St., $113,500. Luis A. Antonmarchi and Lisette Antonmarchi to Timothy J. Gonzalez, 42 Fabyan St., $190,000. Maria Dourountoudakis and

Steven F. Bradway, Kimberly A. Bradway and Kimberly A. Brown to Joseph D. Klejna and Victoria L. Skinner, 86 Poplar Ave., $280,000. Tiara N Kolodziej and Brian J Kolodziej to Mohammad Amjad Burhan, 17 Tiara La, $460,000.

“It really is all about boundaries. The pandemic is forcing people to reconfigure and renegotiate their living spaces.”

WESTFIELD Aleksey V. Burlachenko and Svetlana Burlachenko to Kyle W. Morrissey, 1178 Western Ave., $290,000. Alex Frazier and Ashley Marie Frazier to Luis A. Curbelo and Elizabeth Curbelo, 15 Dickens Drive, $220,000. Chad C. Patterson and Megan K. Patterson to Chandler Twining, 7 Laurel Terrace, $259,500.

Keith P. Powers to Fiodor Artin and Victor Cosneanu, 1760 East Mountain Road, $312,000. Kyle D. Bishop to Christopher J. Hayden and Dawn M. Lloyd, Hampden Street, $1,000. Louise M. Cyr to Koryd B. A. Lavimoniere and Melissa L. Lavimoniere, 16 Spruce St., $265,000. Mark S. Dupuis to Chad C. Patterson and Megan K. Patterson, 17 Stephanie Lane, $283,500.

Donald A. Humason Jr., Donald F. Humason Jr., and Janice T. Humason to Vadim Plotnikov and Timofey Banar, Rose M. Valentine to Charles A. Valentine, 5 Walker Ave., $255,000. 64 Noble St., $135,000. Ruth C. Aborjaily to Archie F. Hogue IV, Henry Dubay and Kathleen Dubay to Kevin J. Roberts and Debra Jeffords, 47 100 Park Drive, $329,900. Pleasant St., $295,000.

Jane M. Rhodes and Kevin A. Rhodes to Jill M. Krueger and Thomas Muzeni, 111 Pineridge Drive, $410,000. Jeffrey G. Affeldt and Patricia A. Affeldt to Brett Richard Salls and Kelly

SA Holding 2 LLC, to Debbie M. Smith and Tremayne Prince, 153 Main St., $260,000.

Thomas F. Roche and Maxine J. Kamlowski to Sharon L. Kamlowski, 22 Riverside Drive, $117,250.

supplies stay in one place. Home builder Michael Sauri says to “watch out for your loud talkers and your spreaders,” because those particular home-office inhabitants tend to need their own dedicated space. “You don’t want to be annoyed by the way your spouse gets their job done, so better to work in separate areas,” he says. He has set up his own workspace at the clutter-free, neatly organized dining-room table in his Arlington, Virginia, home. “This is new for all of us, and it’s not easy for any of us,” says Osterle. So be sure you talk about more than just the content of your frustrations (the desk being in the kitchen, the teetering towers of file folders and the Post-it-note origami). Also discuss the feelings behind those, “so you can come up with some solutions — together.” Those solutions, say interior designers and therapists, all share a common trait: clear boundaries. When you’re sharing everything all day, your workspace should feel like it’s all yours. And your workdays should have clear endings that partners talk about in advance and then work to enforce.

WHATELY Steven Robert Keyes Estate, “aka” Steven R. Keyes Estate, Katherine Adams, personal representative, to Nathan G. Bradley, 5 State Road, $247,500.

WILBRAHAM Ann N. Hapgood to Matthew T. Kissane and Megan E. Kissane, 19 Bittersweet Lane, $455,000. Daddy G. Remainder LLC, to Anatomy LLC, 1876 Boston Road, $17,500. Denise M. Karpowicz, representative, Janet Dolores Fontaine, estate, Janet D. Fontaine, estate, and Janet F. Cabana, estate, to Thomas Brennan and Carolyn Brennan, 22 Bungalow Point, $180,000. Ginpop Property LLC, to Anatomy LLC, 1876 Boston Road, $512,500. Marilyn Ats, estate, Miklos A. Ats, representative, and Istvan Ats, representative, to Custom Homes Development Group LLC, 479 Springfield St., $170,000.

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with bent knees from 1960 to 1963 and with straight legs after that. Little Women dolls with the number 781 are Alexander-kins, also known as Wendy, Wendy Ann or Wendy-kins dolls. They have the “Wendy” face that was modeled after Madame Alexander’s granddaughter, Wendy Ann Birnbaum. Alexander-kins dolls were often dressed in costumes associated with movie and book characters or celebrities. The dolls sell today for about $50 each. A doll with the original box might sell for $100.

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brance of the 34 Reunion of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), Chicago, Aug. 26-30, 1900.” It has an American flag and eagle on the front and a five-star badge with “Veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic” written on it. Does this have any value?

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was an organization for Union Army veterans who fought in the Civil War. It was founded in 1866 and dissolved in 1956 after the last member died. The GAR established soldiers’ homes and orphanages, lobbied Congress to pass pension legislation for veterans, advocated voting rights for Black veterans and promoted a national memorial day honoring those who died in the war. Thousands of posts were established in cities and small towns. National encampments were held annually. The last, the 83rd, was held in 1949. Mugs sell for $50 to $200 depending on condition and age.

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a wide border of 12 courting scenes and gold trim. The couple is in 18th-century clothing, and the man is playing the guitar and serenading the woman in some scenes. The bottom is marked with a beehive mark and “Royal Vienna, 1102.” Can you tell me anything about this tray?

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CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions. Wedgwood, tea set, blue jasper, white raised relief, classical figures making burnt offerings, teapot, covered sugar, creamer, impressed mark, 1950s, teapot 5 inches, $55. Candy container, turkey shape, composition, multicolored, iridescent highlights, Germany, 8 inches, $185. Rug, Bakhtiari design, columns of lozenge shaped medallions, light and midnight blue, rust red, pink & ivory, blossoms & branches, multiple borders, 7 feet, 7 inches x 9 feet, $240. Barometer, wheel, mahogany veneer, inlaid conch shells, silvered temperature plate & dial, Peter Caminada, Taunton, England, c.1810, 39 inches, $315. Lalique, glass decanter, Scarab, clear, frosted scarab panels, pinched neck, flared rim, ribbed stopper, etched Lalique France, 9 x 5 inches, $405. Tiffany sterling silver asparagus tongs, English King pattern, designed by Charles Grosjean, Pat. 1885, 7 1/2 inches, $490. Aluminum, bench, cast end supports, oak slats, two on back, four on seat, painted, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio, 1900s, 30 x 48 x 26 inches, $595. Phonograph, record player, The Beatles, four speeds, brown & tan case, allover Beatles portraits, Portadyne U.K., 1964, 11 x 14 x 5 inches, $2,125.

this pattern in celery or relish trays that are about 10 inches long. They sell for about $25. TIP: Be sure to take off and save any labels on your pieces of glass. Wash away any glue. The acid in the labels will permanently etch the glass. Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readThe Royal Porcelain Manufactory er’s questions sent to the column. Send of Vienna used a shield mark beginning a letter with one question describing the in 1744. The mark looks like a beehive size, material (glass, pottery) and what when viewed upside down. Collectors you know about the item. Include only two call the decorated porcelain made by pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and this company “Royal Vienna.” The return address are included. By sending a factory closed in 1864. The mark and name Royal Vienna have been used by question, you give full permission for use many factories in Austria, Germany and in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. Japan since then. The courting couple design has been used on several pieces Write to Kovels, The Republican, King and most date from the late 1900s. You Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectors didn’t give us the size of your tray, so gallery@kovels.com. we can’t tell you the value. We’ve seen

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2 BROOKFIELD ROAD (A/K/A 2 SCHOOL STREET): • ± 14,375 S/F of Land • ± 5,913 S/F of Gross Building Area • ± 58’ Frontage Along Brookﬁeld Road • • 161’ Frontage Along School Street • Oil Hot Air Heat & Air Conditioning • Outdoor Patio Area • Sprinklered • Basement Kitchen Area • 3rd Floor Ofﬁce • Paved Parking for ± 10 Vehicles • • (3) Restrooms ((2) on Main Level & (1) on 2nd Floor) • Wood, Carpeted & Tile Floors • Public Water & Sewer • • Assessor’s Tax ID: Map 173, Lot 2327-2 • Zoned: Commercial/Tourist Zoning District • 602 MAIN STREET: • Vacant Paved Parking • ± 13,504 S/F of Land • Paved Parking for ± 15 Vehicles • • ± 100’ Frontage Along Main Street • ± 133’ Frontage Along School Street • Public Water & Sewer Available • • Assessor’s Tax ID: Map 415, Lot 2328-602 • Zoned: Commercial/Tourist Zoning District • SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE ATTORNEY DANIEL M. ROTHSCHILD OF THE FIRM OF Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP 1500 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE

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