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Tackling bathroom mold, mildew

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Tackling bathroom mold, mildew

hen my husband and I bought our house in 2017, we had limited time and energy to focus on our renovation. With a window of 10 weeks between closing and moving in with our then-1-year-old son, we had to overhaul the home’s interior, finish the basement, build a patio, sand and stain the floors, and reconfigure the painfully small primary bathroom.

restored our bathroom to its former glory — and to relative aridity. The good news is that, for homeowners installing bathrooms, renovating bathrooms or grappling with moisture in their current bathrooms, there are remedies.

Prioritize prevention The best way to attack bathroom moisture problems is to prevent them in the first place.

Most issues (mold, mildew and wet walls, for instance) come from condensation, said Kate Reggev, a New York-based architect. To reduce moisture, she said, homeowners should consider three points before building or renovating: “Try to mitigate the extent of cold

surfaces in a bathroom, plan for adequate ventilation and select the right building products for a wet space.”

To tackle cold surfaces, Reggev said, homeowners can install — or upgrade to — double-glazed, properly outfitted windows. Opening a window after showering, which allows the humidity to escape the room, is also an option. If the bathroom has exterior walls or contact with an uninsulated attic, Reggev said, adding insulation to walls or installing radiant floor heating “will make sure that you’re keeping the surfaces of the bathroom warm.”

When building or redoing a bathroom, you can also install mold- or moisture-resistant wallboard, Reggev said. “These types of wallboard are specifically treated with a special paperless backing and coatings to prevent mold and/or moisture,” she said. Showers, she added, should be surrounded by cement backer board.

Using large porcelain tile and stain-resistant grout — such as grout made of epoxy — can prevent water from absorbing into the walls behind tiling, too, said James Upton, a Washington state-based bathroom renovator and blogger at diytileguy.com. “Porcelain tile is impervious,” he said, and epoxy and single-component grouts “aren’t porous the way cement grouts are.”

the damage. A high-powered ceiling fan, or one that also offers heat, can help eliminate moisture, said Kymberly Glazer, director of marketing and sales for the Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association. “That’s going to be, really, your biggest line of defense against moisture,” Glazer said. Additionally, Upton suggests getting a fan with either a humidity sensor or a timer switch that will shut off on its own, saving energy.

Glazer suggests consulting with a professional or visiting a hardware showroom before installing a fan. “They’re going to make sure that you have the right size” equipment, she said, for your space. For the best results, leave fan installation to the professionals.

The right kind of paint can also help combat moisture issues, Reggev said. Some paint companies, including Benjamin Moore, produce paints with antimicrobial additives that help resist mold growth.

“You’ll also want to make sure that you use a moisture-resistant primer to keep moisture from seeping between the paint and the surface it’s applied to,” Reggev said. Otherwise, she noted, the paint may be prone to peeling.

Consider new products There are other items you can add to an existing bathroom as an extra shield against moisture. Towel Upgrade bathroom details warmers, Glazer said, are easy If you already have water-re- to install and can help heat lated problems, there are small spaces, drying excess SEE BATHROOM, PAGE F3 steps you can take to mitigate

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On that last point, we may have moved a little too quickly. The mistakes we made in our quick renovation came back to haunt us just a few years later, when moisture buildup from poorly made choices caused the paint to bubble, the light fixtures to rust and mold to grow on the windows and medicine cabinets.

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Terry and Kim Kovel | Antiques and Collecting

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T. PATRICK’S DAY IS celebrated each year on March 17, but collectors found few postcards, greeting cards or objects to collect before 1900. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is said to have taken place in 1601 in St. Augustine, Florida. But a major event is the New York City parade, which started in 1762.

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Roman Britain and kidnapped in the late fourth century, when he was 14 years old. He was taken to Ireland as a slave, but he escaped in 431 A.D. and converted the Irish to Christianity. Parties, dances, drinking and celebrations started about 1600, and the observance has grown into an important celebration not only in Ireland but also in the U.S. There have been many symbols of the past celebrations to collect. The leprechaun is an important symbol. The mischievous, redhaired elf is usually pictured in a top hat, green jacket, tie and vest standing with a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. He represents the magic of fairies and the little people, and you are lucky if you find him and the gold.

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of St. Patrick’s Day, besides the leprechaun with the bucket of gold?

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The shamrock is the first plant of spring in Ireland and represents rebirth. By the 17th century, it was the emblem of Ireland. The Celtic harp is another important emblem: It appears on the presidential seal, passports, official documents and coins. A surprising number of symbols are food.

Corned beef and cabbage are the traditional dinner. The corned beef is the leftover meat from the sailing ships.

It was a cheap substitute for bacon bought by poor immigrants. Shepherd’s pie and soda bread also were inexpensive substitutes. Today, we also get green bagels and green beer. Save anything that

St. Patrick’s Day memorabilia includes souvenir postcards like this one picturing a leprechaun.

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pictures or represents these things as well as the religious symbols of the day. More collectibles are being made, displayed and kept each year.

for $10 to $12.

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Wunsiedel china. I’m thinking about selling it, but I don’t know what it’s We’ve had a Shirley worth or who might be Temple pitcher in our interested in purchasing it. family for many years. It’s It’s marked with a crown blue glass with a picture of over a shield with the letter Shirley and her autograph “R” in the center. The word on one side. The pitcher is “Wunsiedel” is above the 4 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches shield and “Bavaria, Geracross the top. Is this a col- many” is below it. What can lector’s item? What might it you tell me about the maker, age and how to sell it? be worth?

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Shirley Temple (19282014) was a child actor who began appearing in short one-reel films in 1931 and in full-length films in 1932. By 1935, she was the most popular movie star in the U.S. and won the Academy Awards’ first-ever Academy Juvenile Award. Your cobalt-blue pitcher is part of a breakfast set that included this milk pitcher, a mug and a bowl. The dishes were made by Hazel Atlas Glass Co. and U.S. Glass Co. from 1934 to 1942 and given away as premiums for Wheaties and Bisquick. Millions of dishes were made, and in recent years they have been reproduced. The pitchers sell

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Your china was made by Retsch Co. Porcelain Factory, which was founded in Wunsiedel, Bavaria, Germany, in 1884. The company specialized in making pierced porcelain. Dinnerware was made later. This mark probably was used after 1950. The company moved to Arzberg, Germany, in 2003. It’s still in business, now under the name Retsch Household World AG. Retsch dinnerware is often listed online as “Wunsiedel.” Pierced porcelain pieces sell for more than plain pieces. Most plain dinner plates sell online for about $10 or less. The company currently sells 12-piece dinner sets (six dinner plates and

six soup plates) for as little as $23. Large sets of dinnerware are difficult to sell, but you may be able to donate them to a charity.

Q. I have a large silver

bicentennial bowl made

by The Franklin Mint. It has a wide border with raised scenes from American history. The inside is lined with 24-karat gold.

The bottom is inscribed with my family’s name. It’s numbered 305 of a limited edition of 750. The bowl is still in its original container and box. My children have no interest in this bowl. Is there a market for it? What do you think it’s worth?

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The Franklin Mint is a private company founded in 1964. At first, it made gold and silver commemorative medallions. Later, it made legal coins, then limited-edition plates, dolls and other items. This bowl was made in 1976 to celebrate America’s bicentennial. The first bowl in the limited edition was given to President Gerald R. Ford on July 4, 1976. The bowls have sold at auction for over $2,000. Value could be less

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.

Postcard, St. Patrick’s Day, The Top O’ The Mornin’ To You, leprechaun tipping his top hat, green overcoat, green-and-white-striped pants, embossed, divided back, Ellen Clapsaddle, International Art Publ. Co., printed in Germany, $30.

Decanter, Old Fitzgerald Whiskey, Sons of St. Patrick, Irish-American Signers of Declaration of Independence, bicentennial, 1776-1976, shamrock garlands, harp, eagle, ceramic, gold trim, crown finial, 4/5 qt., $265.

Water pitcher, pewter, bulbous bottom, cinched neck, shaped handle, conical lid, disc finial, marked, William, McQuilken, Philadelphia, c.

1850, 10 inches, $375.

Desk, George Washington style, kneehole, mahogany, top surface has two raised shelves on each side, center drawer flanked by three drawers on each side, eight tapered legs, marked “Wallace Nutting” in drawer, 35 x 65 inches, $490.

Belleek basket, Rathmore, fine latticework, four flower heads, green buds and leaves, loop-and-bud border, blue twisted trim and handles, oval bowl, marked, 3 x 12 x 9 inches, $600.

if inscribed with the owner’s name.

TIP: China can be washed in warm water with mild soap.

The addition of a little ammonia to the water will add that extra sparkle.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@ kovels.com.

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LEGEND: The rate and annual percentage rate (APR) are effective as of the publication date. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. The fees set forth for each advertisement above may be charged to open the plan (A) Mortgage Banker, (B) Mortgage Broker, (C) Bank, (D) S&L, (E) Credit Union, (BA) indicates Licensed Mortgage Banker, NYS Banking Dept., (BR) indicates Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept., (loans arranged through third parties). “Call for Rates” means actual rates were not available at press time. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 740. Conventional loans are based on loan amounts of $165,000. Jumbo loans are based on loan amounts of $548.250. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Lock Days: 30-60. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. The Republican does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. The Republican does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing in this table pay a fee to appear in this table. If you are seeking a mortgage in excess of $548.250, recent legislation may enable lenders in certain locations to provide rates that are different from those shown in the table above. Sample Repayment Terms-ex. 360 monthly payments of $5.29 per $1,000 borrowed ex. 180 monthly payments of $7.56 per $1,000 borrowed. We recommend that you contact your lender directly to determine what rates may be available to you. To access the NMLS Consumer Access website, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. To appear in this table, or report any inaccuracies call 413-788-1050.

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Long-term US mortgage rates continue to climb 30-year rate up to 3.05%

By Kathy Orton

Washington Post

Mortgage rates continued their upward march this week, rising to their highest levels since July.

According to the latest data, released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average rose to 3.05% with an average 0.6 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1% of the loan amount and are in addition to the interest rate.)

The average was 3.02% a

week ago and 3.36% a year ago.

The 30-year fixed average has risen for four consecutive weeks, something it hasn’t done since April 2019.

Freddie Mac, the federally chartered mortgage investor, aggregates rates from around 80 lenders across the country to come up with weekly national average mortgage rates. It uses rates for high-quality borrowers with strong credit scores and large down payments. Because of the criteria, these rates are not available to every borrower.

Because the survey is based on home purchase mortgag-

es, rates for refinances may be higher. The price adjustment for refinance transactions that went into effect in December is adding to the cost. The adjustment, which applies to all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refinances, is 0.5% of the loan amount.

That works out to $1,500 on a $300,000 loan.

The 15-year fixed-rate average increased to 2.38% with an average 0.6 point. It was 2.34% a week ago and 2.77% a year ago.

The five-year adjustable rate average grew to 2.77% with an average 0.3 point. It was 2.73% a week ago and 3.01% a year ago.

“Mortgage rates trended higher on the week as the market continues to gauge the economy’s path forward,” said Zillow economist Matthew Speakman. “By now, it’s well known that mortgage rates are much higher than they were to begin the year, as a combination of increased inflation expectations and growing signals that the economy is recovering have propelled rates upward.”

Although the trend lately has been for mortgage rates to move higher, their path remains uncertain and could stall or even reverse along the way, Speakman says.

“February inflation data

showed that despite the growing expectations, upward price pressures remain muted at least for now, and separately, an auction for 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds which tend to dictate the path of mortgage rates — was met with firm demand,” he said.

“These two factors pushed Treasury yields downward and helped halt mortgage rates’ recent upward momentum. So, while the longer-term path forward for mortgage rates is almost certainly upward, these recent developments may indicate that the frantic upward trend in rates could subside in favor of more modest changes.”

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Choosing fertilizer: organic or synthetic?

LANTS OCCASIONally need fertilizers and when they do, you have to choose between using either organic or synthetic ones. Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources such as ground rocks, animal byproducts and manures, and plants or parts of plants. Synthetic fertilizers, in contrast, are factory made.

Because organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources, nutrients in them may be temporarily locked up, unavailable to plants. This can be an advantage, though.

The nutrients are unleashed by warmth, moisture, and microbial activity — the same conditions that make plants grow. The result is that plants are fed according to their needs and excess fertilizer does not sit around in the soil, where it can be leached away by rainfall.

What’s more, a single application of organic fertilizer, doling out a steady diet in synch with plant needs, can provide sufficient nour-

soil and plants. All sorts of “garbage,” from feedlot manure to sewage sludge to brewery wastes, can be recycled into nutritious, organic plant food.

The three elements needed in greatest amounts by plants are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen in organic fertilizers comes largely from plant parts such as soybean meal, from manures, and from animal byproducts such as blood meal. Manures and animal byproducts, such as bone meal, are also rich in phosphorus. Rock phosphate Fertilizer labels tell you the amount of major nutrients — nitrois another good source of gen, phosphorus, and potassium — they contain, but that’s not phosphorus. Manures contain all that’s important for plant health. some potassium as well as ni“impurities.” These “impuishment to last the whole trogen and phosphorous, but rities,” though, are another growing season. By contrast, richer sources include natural plus for organics because a single application of a minerals like greensand and they include some nutrients synthetic fertilizer in a large granite dust as well as wood enough dose to last the whole needed by plants in only ash and seaweed. season would likely burn small quantities, so-called Many commercially available fertilizers are made from plant roots and/or leach away trace elements. blends of one or more organic before plants use it all.

You might choose to use Synthetic fertilizers are organic fertilizers for reasons materials rich in the “big relatively pure materials; or- that are philosophical rather three.” Particular blends vary ganic fertilizers are rife with than for their effects on the in their concentrations of nu-

trients and in how quickly the nutrients become available to plants.

Much of the benefit in feeding plants organically comes not from the nutrients they contain, but from the bulk associated with those nutrients. Among other benefits, this bulk helps soils hold water and air, renders nutrients already in the soil more available, and helps prevent diseases.

Keep in mind that the more concentrated a fertilizer, the less bulk it has. A concentrated organic fertilizer like blood meal is as lacking in bulk as any synthetic fertilizer. Don’t consider concentrated fertilizers of any sort as alternatives to keeping a soil well fed with compost, leaves, straw and other bulky materials. There’s no substitute for a pitchfork in good gardening.

Any gardening questions?

Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F7 tative, and Demetreos N. Matthews, estate, to Bruce D. Campbell and Donna Mae Campbell, 23 Lazy D Drive, $445,000.

Melissa A. Iannoli to Melissa A. Iannoli and Brian J. Mumblow, 44 Division St., $100.

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Drive and Route 47, $100.

HAMPDEN Albert E. Steiger III, to Evergreen Design Build Inc., Glendale Road, $15,000.

David B. Paradis and Caryn Paradis to Jared M. Duff and Julie J. Duff, 350 Chapin Road, $630,000.

$114,000.

Diane D, Willett to Jahjan LLC, 147 Westfield Road, $70,000.

Robert E. LePage and Jeannette M. LePage to Erin K. Murphy, 9 Circle Drive, $279,000.

Richard Nastrom to Jason A. Dufault and Amber J. DuFault, 17 Sherwood Drive, $226,000.

GREENFIELD Carol Heikkila Estate and John Heikkila, personal representative, to Michael A. Kocot, 39 Factory Hollow Road, $76,000.

Elizabeth J. Dickau to Michael A. Kocot, 39 Factory Hollow Road, $76,000.

Eileen F. Brown to Hui Chen and Min Lu Lu, 78 Peabody Lane, $365,000.

Homer J. Foucher to Chandler C. Noga and Marisa E. Lombardi, 258 Fuller St., $220,000.

U S A Housing & Urban Development Jeremy J. Procon to Ryan Mickiewicz to Lisette Velez, 63 Pine St., $60,001. and Ryan C. Mickiewicz, Sunset Ridge, $200,000.

Harold Francis Skelton III, and Toni Skelton to Jessica Morales, 47 Ridge- Mary Rarogiewicz to Erica Serrazina, 125 Munsing St., $79,000. wood Ave., $198,650.

Harry Craven Jr., to Christopher W. Butler, 1039 Hampden St., $40,000.

John E. McMahon and Holly McMahon to Amy M. Craig, 233 Huron GILL Walter Storozuk, trustee, Jane Sadows- Ave., $250,000. ky, trustee, and Louis R. Kubilis & Rose Mark A. Rowinski, representative, Joseph E. Tighe to Jeffrey P. Klein, H. Kubilis Living Trust to Michael G. Barbara R. Walker, representative, Center Road, $40,000.

Thurber, 12 Mountain Drive, $330,000. Leokadia Rowinski, estate, and Leokadia Z. Rowinski, estate, to Riley Gerald R. Dorval to Elyse Bianchet P. Provost, Kimberly S. Olvert-ProGRANBY and Nicholas R. Ryder, 148 West St., vost and Nicholas O. Hewes, 2054 $422,000.

Windkrest Properties LLC, and Annette Northampton St., $150,000.

Kumiega to Chocorua Realty InvestMarven Realty Corp., to Christoments LLC, Easton Street, $65,000.

HAWLEY pher W. Butler, 1035 Hampden St., Milton J. Deprey to Kendra E. Delp, 9 Holly B. Steward, “aka” Holly B. Neipp, $253,750.

Leo Drive, $100. to Christopher B. Goodhind and Holly Miriam I. Allam to Austin J. Fuller, 19 Kendra E. Delp to Milton J. Deprey, B. Neipp, 26 Forget Road, $100.

Willow St., $207,500.

Rosalie Deprey and Jason Nhat Do, 9 Leo Drive, $100.

Joseph M. Simonich, Joseph M. Simonich, personal representative, Bertha A. Simonich, estate, Thomas F. Simonich, Mark M. Simonich, Ann Marie Robertshaw, Patricia Yagmin, Marie Garczynski, Jane Pawlishen, Cynthia Kwiecien, Sandra T. Cote, Theresa Ankiewicz, Michael Simonich, personal representative, Michael Simonich, Frances M. Simonich, estate, and Sandra Cote to Donald Shewchuk and Lynn M. Shewchuk, West Street, $65,000.

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MONSON James S. Beniamino and Barbara K. Beniamino to Tymmothy Dore and Emily Dore, 239 Hovey Road, $478,000.

Lisa Borlen to Paradise Lake Road LLC, 34 Paradise Lake Road, $300,000.

MONTAGUE Richard Keith Stone Jr. Estate, and Gary N. Stone Sr., personal representative, to Gary N. Stone Jr., 461 Federal St., $110,000.

Pilgrims of Saint Michael Inc., to

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Laperle Trust, 22 Bright St., $100.

Scott M. Parsons, personal representative, Barbara A. Parsons, estate, Robin C. Parsons, Robin C. Parsons, trustee, Scott M. Supplemental Needs Trust, Marianne L. Zaccari, trustee, and Marianne 2003 Trust to Robin C. Parsons and Donna A. Griffin, 7 Summerfield St., $252,000.

Richmond Big Sky LLC, to Vasudev P. Patel, trustee, and PRP Realty Trust, 24 Haydenville Road, $690,000.

Sunwood Development Corp., to Jessica L. Kenney and Miles L. Steele, 117 Olander Drive, $433,210.

James W. Hagadorn, Caroline Seaman Hagadorn, Caroline A. Seaman and Caroline Hagadorn to Alexander G. Theodoridis and Christine M. Switzer Theodoridis, 65 Gothic St., $1,190.000.

Douglas P. Ferrante, trustee, Mary Grace Ferrante, trustee, and Ferrante Family Revocable Trust to William Michael Ryan and Judith A. Ryan, Meadow Street, $20,000.

Andrea Rossi-Reder to Tara S. Pauliny and Lee Brando, 53 Clark Ave., $246,000.

Melissa M. Martinez to Peter K. Wailes, 267 Locust St., $186,000.

ORANGE Gabrielle R. Winant and Thomas E. Winant to Conan Gentile and Brianna O’Connor, 52 Lois St., $100.

Nancy A. Sulham and Nathan E. Sulham to Brent Erik Sulham, 181 Wheeler Ave., $160,000.

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HEATH Debra Dahlmeyer, Diane Dahlmeyer, Frederick Dahlmeyer, Jeanne Dahlmeyer, Debra Defelice, Jeanne Koerber and Diane White to Fred H. Pazmino and Susan E. Pazmino, Jacksonville Stage Road, $35,000.

Debra McNeill to Carole A. Reuter, 21 Meadowbrook Lane, Unit 21, $111,500.

NMLS#64460 Revampit LLC, to Helson Morales and Carmen M. Nunez-Rodriguez, 2 Orchard St., $300,000.

Samantha Bousquet to Brendan H. Shea, 205 Beech St., $180,000.

Samuel Springer to Nicholas Ayala, 280 Ingleside St.., $43,000.

Gaetan Jacques and Carole Roy, 32 Central St., $221,000.

NEW SALEM Christine C. Fannin to Bailey N. Fluet and Dylan James Matilainen, 27 Stone Hill Road, $236,500.

Bruce E. Wetherby and Linda E. HOLYOKE LONGMEADOW Wetherby to Alfred O. Ohlson II, KJTS LLC, to BSD Care LLC, 33 Riddell St., Unit 6, 33 Riddell Condominium, Alan L. Betournay and Gina M. Alexander J. Zayac, Tara L. Zayac and Cooleyville Road, $15,000. $120,000 Betournay to Giovanni Cotto Colon, Tara L. Oberg to Isabel DubrinKJTS LLC, to BSD Care LLC, 33 Riddell 1312-1316 Dwight St., $246,000. sky-Clayton and William J. Clayton, NORTHAMPTON St., Unit 7, 33 Riddell Condominium, 130 Arlington Road, $575,000.

Alfaville LLC, to Emily Harper, 12 Brahman Holdings LLC, to RC Build$230,000.

Maple Crest Circle, $120,000.

Peter A. Bonavita to Donna A. Bertoers LLC, 243 Bridge St., $140,500.

H. Robert Birdsong to Benegan 2 LLC, Brett J. Lunardini, representative, and lotti, 535 Converse St., $299,000.

Sunwood Development Corp., to 124 Petty Plain Road, $296,900.

Adam J. Lunardini, estate, to Lillian K. Kathryn B. Tracy and Kristen B. Denison E. Stowe and Fraser R. Stowe Krause-Ely and Joseph H. Ely IX, 31 LUDLOW Tracy-Wanck, 117 Olander Drive, Sunset Road, $279,900. to Fraser R. Stowe, 7 Fairview Lane, $312,572. $70,000.

Carol E. Aurnhammer to Daniel Constance R. Neil and Timothy F. Neil to Timothy V. Flouton, 35 Davis Martin Marra and Brenda Lee Marra, Sarah E. Peters to Anna M. Martinez and Joseph C. Martinez, 279 State 903 West St., $240,000.

St., $40,000.

HADLEY St., $263,000.

Fernando Jorge Dos Santos and David P. Czelusniak Jr., to Beth A. Elizabeth T. Cooke to Elizabeth T. Monica Dos Santos to Isabel Soares, Liora Laperle and Liora Golan-LaperLombardi, 4 Arbor Way, Unit 4C, Cooke and Glenn A. Cooke, 77 River le to Liora Laperle, trustee, and Liora 61 Lillian St., $155,000.

Erin C. Johnson to John Walter Lech, 1289 South Main St., $132,450.

George E. Maston and Melissa M. Maston to William B. Maston and Amber Zuron, 2191 Main St., $65,000.

Laelia LLC, to Birtal 1987 LLC, 1682 North Main St., $131,600.

Lisa M. Deliz to Carol A. Root, 3068 Main St., $149,900.

Paul Bukowski to John P. Galarneau and Bonnie J. Galarneau, 1217 Calkins Road, $157,500.

Richmond E. Young IV, and Allyson M. Young to James R. Morway and Ashley M. Morway, 1 Bowden St., $245,000.

SOUTH HADLEY Kurtis L. Eckman, Hayley M. Eckman and Hayley M. Rader to Kurtis L. Eckman and Hayley M. Eckman, 79B Hadley St., $100.

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Deeds CONTINUED FROM PAGE F9 Arsenault to Cynthia L. Arsenault and Stephen K. Arsenault Sr., 34 Midway St., $100.

Michael F. Werenski and Susan M. Werenski to Natasha Z. Matos and Jennifer M. Matos, 10 Tigger Lane, $610,000.

Amanda C. Stutman, Seth A. Stutman and Amanda Stutman to Vanessa Bartolo and Raul Alicea, 10 River Lodge Road, $435,000.

Frank DiBenedetto to David Okhrimenko and Angelika Okhrimenko, 32 North St., and 24 North St., $39,000.

James M. Whalen Sr., to Dhrumil Swadia, 25 Berwyn St., $280,000.

Mountain Brook LLC, to J.N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc., 9 Lyon Green, $120,000.

Mountain Brook LLC, to J.N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc., 5 Lyon Green, $120,000.

Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders Inc., to Zachary M. Hay and Alyssa A. Hay, 365 East St., and Miller Street, $449,900.

Michael R. Chunyk and Keith M. Paul to Daniel R. Phakos, 3 Brock Way, $425,000.

Maura Campbell and Gary Campbell to Courtney Mattingly, 9 Atwood Road, $283,000.

Samantha Bousquet to Samantha M. Bousquet and Stephanie A. Saad, 61 Lamb St., $100.

SOUTHAMPTON Paul E. Truehart and Richard L. Truehart Jr., to Gary F. Ciaschini, 6 Parc Place, $195,000.

Abdallah Hage-Sleiman and Rebecca Brushwood to Joshua Muszynski and Nancy Parrish, 79 Glendale Road, $537,000.

Anne E. Kochan Family LP, and Anne E. Kochan, general partner, to Vladimir Bondar and Tatyana Bondar, 19 Lead Mine Road and Mine Road, $265,000.

John D. Geeleher and Sherry Geeleher to William Delgado and Yocelyn F. Delgado, 47 Strong Road, $540,000.

Anne E. Buescher and Anne E. Chapdelaine to Vitaliy Panchenko, 8 Bluemer Road, $290,000.

SOUTHWICK Daniel R. Hess and Kimberly C. Hess to Erika Ryan, Joseph Ryan, Erika J. Ryan and Joseph D. Ryan, 4 Mayflower Lane, $535,000.

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to Ronald Vandervliet and Lisa Vandervliet, 12 Knollwood Road, $165,000.

JJJ17 LLC, to Jose M. Vazquez Roman, 387-389 Page Boulevard, $263,000.

Thomas K. Reen to Spencer Joseph Johnson and Salma Taylor, 177 Springfield St., $495,000.

Israel Real Estate Co. Inc., to Gerald R. Dorval and Pamela A. Carter, 187 Tannery Road, $337,000.

Tadeusz J. Filipiak and Susan J. Filipiak to Kevin J. King, 294 Granville Road, $280,000.

John W. Russell to Jonathan Barnhart and Jenna Leigh Jackson, 145 Wildwood Ave., $300,000.

Timothy Brown and Laura Brown to Jaqueline Luna, 263 Redlands St., $165,000.

Jacqueline Marciano to Grace Marie Taylor, 53 S Maple St., $296,000.

SPRINGFIELD 1307-1309 Worcester Street LLC, to 8868 Realty LLC, 1307-1309 Worcester St., $150,000.

Andrew Allen to Fernando Laboy, 178 Nottingham St., $160,000.

Anthony A. Sergentanis and Teresa M. Sergentanis to Fatema M. Alhussein, 50 Riverview Terrace, $285,000.

Jose Diaz Jr., to Nelmarie Rivera Ro- Todd Lefebvre to Vy Lefebvre, 121 sado, 95 Campechi St., $232,500.

Dorset St., $117,000.

Jose M. Lopez and Miquella Lopez to Marva J. Charles, 22 Windemere St., $205,000.

Vieira Family Properties LLC, to Wilmer A. Santos, 76-78 Somerset St., $268,200.

Joseph Kusnierz, Jay M. Kusnierz, Anthony J. Kusnierz and Sara N. Snith to Sivakumar Natanasabapathy, 144 Jamestown Drive, Unit 144, $179,250.

Vivian L. Alpert to Shu Li, 101 Mulberry St., Unit 409, $60,000.

Klaire Bielonko to David Feliciano, 132-134 Noel St., $303,000.

Arnold Construction Inc., to Reymer Lachenauer LLC, to Juan Carlos Perez Jimenez, 28-30 Aster St., Garcia Cortez, 9-11 Bloomfield St., $210,000. $186,000.

Blanco Realty LLC, to Yessinia M. Lachenauer LLC, to Luz Maria Reyes, 13 Biella St., $192,000.

Merced Figueroa and Rafael Carlos E. Martinez and Luz N. Delgado to Paul Joseph Desrosiers Jr., and Dializ Gonzalez, 40 Chalfonte Drive, $280,000.

Charlette A. Scott and Orlando O. Scott to Rayana T. Williams and Aske E. Encarnacion, 179 Cabinet St., $273,000.

Corina Brouder, Carina Brouder and Darren Doherty to Mark J. Cianciola and Brenda Sowers-Cianciola, 97 Sherwood Road, $233,000.

Delgado Miranda, 71 Margerie St., $186,000.

One Twenty One Spring Street LLC, to 121 Spring St. Enterprise LLC, Pearl Street, $495,000.

Linda L. Meehan to Edgar Ramos, 33 Warner St., $250,000.

Mengru Li and Hoang Huy Lam Nguyen to Ellie Larson and Benjamin Miller, 109-111 Dwight Road, $253,000.

Michelle J. Wynne, Annamaria Wynne and Annamarie Maiorano Daniel M. Moriarty and Rosemarie to Jean E. Donnelly, 67 Ellsworth Moriarty to Angel T. Catala, 88 Ard- Ave., $224,000. more St., $185,000.

Moltenbrey Builders LLC, to Daniel T. Mahoney to Bryan Samantha M. Thompson and Jose Mahoney, 272 Old Farm Road, R. Diaz Jr., 157 Canterbury Road, $200,000. $390,000.

Deborah Ann Kenefick to Joseph Parmar Enterprises Inc., to GnashSantaniello and Anthony Santaniers LLC, 1356 Boston Road, Unit 2, ello, 483 Dickinson St., $124,000. $1,290,000.

Eduardo G. Casanova to Vincent Patriot Living LLC, to Preston R. Nazario, 1222-1224 Page Boulevard, Delvalle and Kelsey Stefanowich, $245,000.

219 Cooley St., $232,000.

Eric F. Abel and Sharon P. Abel to Patriot Living LLC, to Preston RaDilip Biswa and Madhi Kami, 52 mon Delvalle and Kelsey StefanoEleanor Road, $245,000. wich, 219 Cooley St., $232,000.

Fred D. Sousa to Kathyria B. Rodriguez and Richard C. Lopez, 45-47 Los Angeles St., $325,000.

Gary W. Proulx to Cassandra Proulx, 41 Garcia St., $150,000.

Glenn Case to Julio Arzeno, 33 Plumtree Road, $105,000.

Paulo M. Fragoso to Jeremy Arsenault and Austin Littles, 6-8 Pinevale St., $225,000.

Quang K. Tran and Yvonne Tran to Marie Osorio, 150 Bairdcrest Road, $245,000.

HRQ Global LLC, to Craig O’Connor, 93 Cooley St., $108,000.

Revitalized Renovations Inc., to Jordyn L. Moquin, 320 Plumtree Road, $250,000.

New England Farm Workers Council Inc., to 1670 Main Street LLC, 1592-1596 Main St., $700,000.

Sandra I. Roman and Benigno Rivera to Shamier Lindo, 50-52 Humbert St., $220,000.

Jala Wallace and Jala Hakim to Samuel Saillant, 120-122 West Alvord St., $210,000.

Sergio L. Hernandez to Svetlana Barrios, 24 Ramah St., $175,000.

Jayce Barr and Paulina Morales to Laura Cunningham, 863 Roosevelt Ave., $180,000.

Doris A. Parentela to Andrew S. Felix, 281 S Longyard Road, $150,000. JJJ17 LLC, to Eduardo Rodriguez, 81 Haskin St., $199,000.

Leah Fish and Leah Fish-Peterson

Sheena White, representative, and Reed Douglas Hosten Jr., estate, to Tascon Homes LLC, 27 Northway Drive, $137,000.

Swalha Kibodya to Issihaka Kibodya, 58 Vail St., $3,000.

Wayne F. Trahan to Mitchell Glucksman and Shaunna Glucksman, 46 Benton St., $172,500.

SUNDERLAND J2K Realty LLC, to Dennis O’Loughlin and Harmonie O’Loughlin, 190 North Silver Lane, $485,000.

WALES Douglas S. Senecal to 73 Willard Road LLC, 117 Main St., $50,000.

WARE Maryann Dunbar, administrator, Edward Piontkowski, administrator, and Mary C. Piontkowski, estate, to Mark Sinclair, 5 Barnes St., Brick Yard Road, Barnes Hill and Eddy Street, $70,000.

WENDELL Edgewater Construction Inc., to Jacob D. Brooks and Michelle E. Leh, 71 West St., $285,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Gene Davis and Orapin Davis to Felecia Montiel Yager, 53 Warren St., $243,000.

Jacqueline S. Tellier and Ryan N. Tellier to Andrew J. Cox and Jennifer B. Cox, 10 Shadow Lane, $470,000.

Kirk D. Jonah and Debra A. Jonah to Sayeda Nasrin Alam and Iftekharul Alam, 42 Sean Louis Circle, $685,000.

Kquad LLC, to SNZ Realty LLC, 312 Memorial Ave., $1,200,000.

Michael P. Kane to Michael Kane and Brittney Kane, 136 Galaska St., $265,000.

WESTFIELD Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to Yelizaveta Belyakova, 12 Fremont St., $138,975.

Dylan Cate to Cecile A. Blais, 419 Southwick Road, C12, $240,000.

Elizabeth M. Pedersen to Alberto Rodriguez Jr., 247 Springdale Road, $271,000.

Joseph G. Lucas to Tm Properties Inc., 55 East Silver St., $142,000.

Lawrence P. Boisjolie and Diane E. Boisjolie to Eunice Afonso Coutinho and Agostinho Americo Coutinho, 298 Sackett Road, $349,900.

Mario Santaniello and Lynn Santaniello to Seth Norris Clark and Denise Michelle Clark, 4 Michael Drive, $262,000.

Melanie JM Brochu, Melanie J. Brochu and Melanie J. M. Kellogg to Richard K. Dazelle and Kimberly J. Hoyt, 14 Morgan Ave., $235,000.

Richard Ringer to Beth Sager and John Douglas Bruce, 10 Sherman St., $214,000.

Ronald P. St. Marie Jr., representative, and Mary Ann J. St. Marie, estate, to Yevgeniya Gnidenko, 288 Buck Pond Road, $147,900.

U S Bank Trust, trustee, and LSF10 Master Participation Trust, trustee of, to Alan Papageorge Desrohers and Leanora Kirouac, 1761 E Mountain Road, $285,000.

Yevgeniy Sevostyanov and Natalya Sevostyanova to Fatumo M. Sidow and Murjan S. Abdi, 21-23 Charles St., $385,000.

WESTHAMPTON Amy M. Craig and Lee A. Craig to Brittany Butler and Matthew Gugliemo, 153 Northwest Road, $435,000.

WILBRAHAM Aljera Inc., to Nathan J. Servidio, 2589 Boston Road, $393,532.

Dan Roulier & Associates Inc., to John M, Biela and Eileen M, Biela, 16 Danforth Farm Road, $125,000.

Jared M. Duff and Julie J. Duff to Jake Thomas Janas and Neesa Lee Turowsky, 6 Parkwood Drive, $500,000.

Joseph Butts and Dagmar Mechem to Courtney Kotfila, 96 Stony Hill Road, $240,000.

Kurt J. MacDonald and Kara L. Rice to Kurt J. MacDonald, 7 Wildwood Lane, $140,500.

Wayne E. Wilder and Charlene M. Wilder to Richard Grono, 4 Forest Glade Drive, $355,000.

WILLIAMSBURG Craig R. Collins to Gary Listug and Kitda Michele Listug, 7 Grove St., $399,000.

Steven H. St. Clair to Janet O. Egleston and Mitchell Cichy Jr., 18 Old Goshen Road, $71,000.

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(2) MIXED USE BUILDINGS TOTALING APPROX. 30,000 SQ. FEET

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Features:

To be Sold on the Premises

LAND: ±14 Acres of Land • Paved Parking for ±118 Vehicles • ±6 Handicap Spaces • • Private Well & Septic • Zoned District: RR-3 • Assessor’s Parcel ID: 341/301.0-0041-0000.0 • IMPROVEMENTS: Single Story Skilled Nursing Facility • ±59,500 Gross Building Area • ±177 Bed Capacity ((14) Private, (130) Semi-Private, (21) 3-Beds, & (12) 4-Beds Wards • (1) Elevator • (2) Dining Rooms • (4) Nursing Stations • Kitchen • Activity/Therapy Rooms • • Each Unit has HVAC Units • HVAC in Common Areas • Commercial Laundry • Storage Areas • • Flat Roof • Sprinkler/Security Systems • Partial Walk-Out Basement • 1% BROKER INCENTIVE OFFERED!!!

Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Gary M. Weiner Of the Firm of Weiner Law Firm, P.C. 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA Attorney for Mortgagee

Terms Of Sale: $100,000.00 Initial Deposit Cashier’s or Certified Funds.

Deposit to be Increased 10% of the Purchase Price within Five Business Day of the Auction.

5 % Percent Buyer’s Premium Applies.

We are doing our best to ensure our staff and customers are safe as possible, so we may take necessary precautions to maintain health and safety protocols. The COVIDVIRUS still remains a potential risk in any permitted public gathering. All auction sale attendees should remain mindful to observe social distancing and all other CDC and government health cautions. We cannot be responsible for any violations by any persons, or risk of contraction in any event. Please maintain 6’ distance between yourself and others. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, or have traveled outside of the United States in the last month. Masks Required.

Aaron Posnik

Aaron Posnik

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655

526 Pleasant Street, Unit E (Pleasant Street Condominium)

condo, 893 sf liv area, 4 rm, 2 bdrm, 1 bth, Hampden: Bk 15226, Pg 590

1:00 PM-SPRINGFIELD

101 Mulberry Street, Unit # 220 (Mulberry House Condominium)

condo, 590 sf liv area, 3 rm, 1 bdrm, 1 bth, Hampden: Bk 15224, Pg 59

2:00 PM-AGAWAM 232 Meadow Street

sgl fam, 2,863 sf liv area, 0.44 ac lot, 9 rm, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bth, fpl, Hampden: Bk 11994, Pg 222

3:00 PM-WESTFIELD 29 Cedar Lane

sgl fam, 1,632 sf liv area, 0.34 ac lot, 6 rm, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bth, Hampden: Bk 15903, Pg 44 TERMS:Cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder. No CASH. No personal checks will be accepted. Cashier/ certified checks should be made out to whomever is going to bid at the auction. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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AUCTION FRI, MARCH 19, at 6 PM Furniture, Art, Antiques Treenware, Jewelry, Oriental Rugs, 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, and more.

PREVIEW: THURS, 8AM-4PM - FRI, 8AM-6PM (MASKS PLEASE) NUMBERED CATALOG ON OUR WEBSITE

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2:00 a.m.

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Birds Cats Dogs Exotic Animals Feed Fish Horses Livestock Pet Services Pet Shows Pet Supplies Pets - Lost & Found Pets Wanted

BASEBALL, Football Basketball & Hockey cards, 1950’s-present, 50 to 90% off, selling boxes for $1.50. BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED KOREAN WAR VET 413-596-5783 Irish Stamp Album $450.00 OBO. Stamps Wanted Call Ron 413-896-3324 Cash For Stamps

Lots of items, furn., personal items, tires, all good cond., must go.

Call 413-207-3237 for info.

Furniture, Etc. Dogs

31 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 PH: 617-646-1019 F: 617-646-1290 MA Lic. #835

NH LIC. 6002

3148548-01

12:00 PM-HOLYOKE

All deposits must be in the form of certified check or bank cashier’s check.

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Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Terms of Sale: $25,000.00 Deposit. Balance due in 30 days.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS AUCTION:

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Animals

On the premises

30-34 & 60 SHAKER ROAD EAST LONGMEADOW, MA

SALE PER ORDER OF DECARO BROTHERS CLOSING AFTER 55 YEARS IN BUSINESS!!

TERMS OF SALE: 25% DEPOSIT CASH, WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK 15% BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIES ON ALL PURCHASES OTHER TERMS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT TIME OF SALE INSPECTIONS: MONDAY, MARCH 22ND & TUESDAY, MARCH 23RD – 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. & MORNING OF SALE – 8:30 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL OUR OFFICE AT INFO@POSNIK.COM

AUCTIONEERS•APPRAISERS

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 AT 11:00 AM

• WILLIAMSTOWN • ± 59,500 S/F SINGLE STORY

LIVE WEBCAST ONLY LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR

• NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER • • LOADERS • DOZER • FARM TRACTOR • • DUMP & FLATBED TRUCKS • PICKUP TRUCK • • SPREADER, LEAF & BOX TRUCKS • TRAILERS • • LANDSCAPE & GROUNDSKEEPING EQUIPMENT • • MOWERS • SCREENING PLANT • SUPPORT EQUIPMENT • • LANDSCAPE NURSERY INVENTORY •

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AKC German Shepherd pups, champion Czeck & Belgian bloodlines, avail with 1st shots now 2M, 3F, $1500/BO (413) 218-2321

GERMAN SHEPHERD Mixed M, 2yrs old all shots free to gd home, serious inquires only 413-262-8061

GERMAN SHORT HAIR Pointers, Brown heads w/White bodies, Liver splash & Blue ticks $400/ ea. 5F &1M 413-885-4679

Merchandise Antiques/Collectibles Appliances Articles for Rent Articles For Sale Audio Building Materials Cameras Camping Equipment Clothing Coins and Stamps Construction Equipment Do-In-Yourself Materials Electronics/Compuiters Fitness Equipment Flea Markets Forklifts and Equipment Fuel Furniture, Etc. Good Things To Eat Hot Ticket Items Jewelry Lawn & Garden Lawnmower & Snowblower Machinery & Tools Med. Equipment Sales/Wanted Miscellaneous Musical Instruments Office Equipment Pools, Spas & Accessories Professional Equipment Restaurant Equipment Seasonal Snowmobiles Sports Television Tickets Video Vintage Clothing Wanted to Buy Wood-Burning Stoves

Appliances

Apartments/Condos, Unfurnished

REFRIG OLD APT SIZE FAIR CONDITION FREE MUST PICK UP (413)310-2816

Articles for Sale PALMER - 1BR ALL APPLS STORAGE/LAUNDRY IN BSMT. NO PETS SMOKING. 1ST LAST SEC $850MO; BRETON ESTATES. 413-283-6940

A 2 hour on-line Mala Indian Cooking class gift certicate for 1 $39. paid $59 413-885-7272

MILSON PARK KING SIZE STORAGE BED 2 mos old, excel cond. $499. or B/O (413)322-8959

Med. Equip Sales/Wanted Hoyer $1200, Auto bed $650, wheel chairs, shower chairs, recliner $275, more, BRO. (413)813-7268

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THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 2:00 PM - WARE, MA 88 NORTH STREET DEPOSIT $5,000 3:00 PM BELCHERTOWN, MA 78 CLARK STREET DEPOSIT $15,000 TERMS OF SALES: DEPOSITS IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER(S) AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF EACH SALE BY CERTIFIED OR BANK CHECK. ALL BALANCES DUE ARE TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SALE. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT EACH SALE. CALL OUR AUCTION SCHEDULE LINE AT (617) 964-1282 FOR A LIST OF THE CURRENT DAY’S AUCTIONS AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.commonwealth auction.com FOR CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED SCHEDULING INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING INFORMATION COMMONWEALTH AUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC. (617) 964-0005 MA LIC 2235

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