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INSIDE The Arts and Crafts movement promoted skilled craftsmanship, quality work and simple, sturdy shapes.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Arts and Crafts movement made mark in late 19th century, F2 IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: In search of good radishes, F3 PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Sunshine powers solar lighthouse, F6 GARDEN NOTES: Springfield tree planting ceremony, bus trip, F6 MORTGAGE RATES: 30-year rate climbs up to 5%, F7 WMASS DEEDS, F7

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Terry & Kim Kovel | Antiques & collecting

Arts and Crafts movement made mark in late 19th century

RTS AND CRAFTS furniture was in style from the late 19th to the early 20th century. It was very different from the ornate styles of the earlier Victorian era. It had the advantage of new tools and mass production. The Arts and Crafts movement promoted skilled craftsmanship, quality work and simple, sturdy shapes. Iconic Arts and Crafts and Mission workshops, like Stickley and Roycroft, are known for their simple furniture made in dark oak with little ornamentation. This doesn’t mean that every Arts and Crafts piece is a plain, heavy box! This umbrella stand, which sold for $300 at a Selkirk auction in St. Louis has a light, intricate look. However, its design uses straight lines and simple geometric shapes. Its ball feet create a sturdy look; and, as an umbrella stand, it was made with use in mind.

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This stick and ball umbrella stand shows that not all Arts and Crafts furniture is plain and dark. It sold for $300 at a recent Selkirk auction.

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important factors, too. There are many types of antique plastic crib that also served clocks, and prices can vary as her bath. The doll and case greatly, depending on the sold for $2.88. A set of three quality of the clock and what outfits was $4.97, and the doll, buyers are looking for. Prices case and outfits were sold can be anywhere from under together for $7.77. Depending $100 to tens of thousands of on condition and accessories, dollars. Unusual materials she now sells for about $25. like gilt, marble or porcelain; There’s nothing wrong with collecting for sentimental reasons!

details like three-dimensional figures, advertisements or colorful graphics; a famous maker; and chimes can all increase the value of an antique clock.

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toaster from the 1920s at a flea market. I am using it as a decoration in my kitchen. What is the history of of a vintage toaster depends toasters? on its rarity, aesthetics and the design of its electrical and Toasting bread with mechanical works. We are electricity and not over a fire amused by a toaster twice as was made possible in 1905, long as others that toasts the when American metallurgist bread by sending it through Albert L. Marsh developed the long toaster instead of a nickel-chromium alloy he popping up. called “Chromel.” It was low in electrical conductivity, My favorite doll growinfusible and resistant to ing up was Tearie Dearie. oxidation, which made it the I remember playing with perfect metal to shape into her for hours and being filament wires and coils for amazed that she could heating elements. In 1908, “drink” water from a botGeneral Electric patented its tle, and then actually cry own nickel-chromium alloy and wet a diaper. Are dolls that contained iron. It was like this collectible? called “calorite.” In 1909, GE introduced its D-12 bread Many dolls from the toaster, invented by Frank 1960s and 1970s are collectShailor, which was a commer- ible purely for sentimental cial success, 19 years before reasons. Tearie Dearie is one. the invention of bread-slicing She was made by Ideal Toy machines in 1928. Over the Co. (in business 1907-1997) next 100 years, toasters were starting in 1964. She was 9 made of metal, wood, porce- inches tall and was made lain and Bakelite. The value of vinyl. She came in a pink

Wedgwood pottery compote, Black Jasper, white neoclassical scenes, acanthus foot, marked, 7 inches, $90. Jewelry, pin, Shooting Star, five-point star shape with an elongated point, sterling silver, Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co., 4 1/2 inches, $170. Sterling silver compote, flower form bowl, wide openwork border, flared and scalloped rim, spread foot, marked, S. Blackensee & Son, Birmingham, England, 1920, 4 x 8 inches, $220. Doll, cloth, Amish woman, cotton linen, faceless, stuffed, stitched joints, cloth dress, apron and bonnet, primitive, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1900, 20 inches, $385. Toy, Fred Flintstone’s Bedrock Band, Fred Flintstone drummer, Dino the Dinosaur pictured on drum, metal, plastic, cloth, battery-operated, box, Alps, Japan, 8 inches, $480. Barometer, Federal style, double banjo form, mahogany, satinwood string inlay, thermometer, humidity gauge, key-wind clock, Chelsea, 31 x 8 inches, $550. Fireplace, log holder, oak, arched back, flat slats all around, square legs, marked Liberty, London, early 20th century, 19 x 19 x 14 inches, $935. Garden bench, wood, weathered white yacht paint, flaredout crest, 17 flat spindles, slatted seat, squared legs, 36 x 68 inches, $1,220. Box, leather, tan, round, embossed thistle on flattened lid, Roycroft, c. 1915, 2 x 5 inches, $2,200. Art pottery plate, Sunburst, Peter Voulkos, stoneware, glazed and stenciled slip rays, incised signature and paper label, c. 1956, 1 1/2 x 10 inches, $3,250.

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lee reich | in the garden

In search of good radishes

KAY, I’LL ADMIT IT: For the past couple of seasons, spring radishes have been a flop in my garden. Yields were meager, and too many radishes were sharply-flavored, pithy, or riddled with brown trails of the cabbage root maggot (yecchhh!). This admission of failure doesn’t come easily, especially since there’s a sentence in just about every gardening book about how easy radishes are to grow. Even I have written in the past that radishes, being easily and quickly grown, are ideal for childrens’ gardens. Perhaps this knowledge lulled me into neglecting the few basic needs for growing a good radish. Well, that’s not going to happen this spring. To grow good radishes, seeds must be sown early. This means now. If sowing is delayed too long, radishes mature during hot weather and develop an acrid flavor. Such roots often have hollow centers; and often they’re puny, for as days lengthen, energy is channeled into seedstalk rather than root formation. On the other hand, if you go out

to the garden and sow seeds today, in a month or less you will harvest radishes that are juicy, crunchy, and piquant. Radishes must grow quickly in order to be tender and to mature before the onset of hot weather. The three or four weeks sowing-to-harvest period stated on the seed packet is realized only with good growing conditions. This means a rich soil: plenty

dry — for no more than four years. Insects are the next bugaboo in this radish saga. The only two worth troubling about are cabbage-root maggots and fleabeetles. Flies of the cabbage-root maggot lay eggs which hatch into maggots that tunnel through rad- Pictured are three varieties of winter radishes — Watermelon, ish roots (in addition to those Black Spanish, and Red King — showing some of the same inother plants). But a sprinkling sect scarring as faster-maturing spring radishes. (LEE REICH PHOTO) of woodashes, renewed after can be deterred by covering this effort at early sowing and Radishes demand little garden space since radishes with an insect-proof quick growth is wasted. I think good growing conthey are planted so early and grow so quickly. barrier like cheesecloth or one of the new lightweight ditions are more important They can be sown between slower growing materials sold as “floating for flavor than which variety plants, like cabbages or lettuces, or scattered row covers” (“Reemay” or is grown. I have grown Scarlet “Agronet” are two examples). Globe, French Breakfast, thinly with carrot or parsnip seed. Radishes demand little Comet, Sparkler, and Cherry of organic matter and fertility rains, will convince this pest garden space since they are Belle, and when any of these (the latter supplied by comto desist in its tunneling. Ear- planted so early and grow so are good, they are very good. post). And the plants never ly plantings need no help to quickly. They can be sown Perhaps I can’t distinguish bemust suffer for lack of water, escape this maggot, because between slower growing tween varieties because I am though this is rarely a probthe roots mature before the plants, like cabbages or letnot a radish connoisseur, but lem in early spring. maggot fly becomes active. tuces, or scattered thinly with I do know that a radish and Given good growing The other damaging insect, carrot or parsnip seed. For a butter sandwich on a slice of conditions, each radish root fleabeetle, riddles radish continuous supply of fresh bread demands a well-grown needs elbow room. Sow three leaves with small holes, and radishes, sow a batch of seeds radish. seeds per inch and then thin this slows growth of the every week or two from now Any gardening questions? the seedlings to one or two plants. A rapidly growing until mid-May. The peak of Email them to me at garden@ per inch. This assumes good plant usually will outgrow this perfection of radishes passes leereich.com and I’ll try anseed, which is either fresh beast. If either cabbage-root quickly, especially with later swering them directly or in this seed or seed that has been maggots or fleabeetles sowings, so harvest must keep column. Come visit my garden stored properly — cool and becomes a serious pest, they pace with ripening or else all at leereich.com/blog.

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Supporting health, safety and security are important components of successfully aging in place. So are home management systems that maintain a comfortable environment, and communication and recreation systems that enable social engagement, stimulation and entertainment.

Healthy octogenarians JT and Emily Galea wanted to prepare their one-story house in Boca Raton, Fla., for the best life in their retirement. The Galea home is chock full of high-tech enhancements that help them age in place. At right, the couple’s tech is tied into a central Control4 system, says JT, “so we can control the whole house from anywhere, from our iPads, smartphones and touch panels.” (SAUL MARTINEZ / THE WASHINGTON POST)

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training and services. She says “aging in place is the ability to remain in your erese Klitenic, 65, had two goals when she moved a few home as your lifestyle years ago to a townhouse in Waverly Woods, a 55-plus com- changes over time.” Richard Caro, CEO and munity in Marriottsville, Maryland. co-founder of Tech-EnOne was to enjoy all that the active-adult community ofhanced Life, which has a fers. The other was to prepare for a life of safety and comfort website (techenhancedlife. com) and programs to as the years go by. identify and evaluate tech Likewise, in Boca Raton, laundry and storage areas aging in place. So are home products for seniors, says he Florida, healthy octogenaridesigned for safe, convenient management systems that sees aging-in-place technolans JT and Emily Galea want- use. maintain a comfortable ogy as a means to help peoed to prepare their one-story But when it came to incorenvironment, and comple maintain the daily life house for the best life in their porating technology for aging munication and recreation they have long enjoyed. And retirement. in place, the homeowners systems that enable social while many tech systems Both homes incorporate es- took very different approach- engagement, stimulation and are helpful, Caro notes that sentials for safe senior living, es. Klitenic opted to start entertainment. some issues can be handled including primary bedroom, small, with a few tech tools. Wanda Gozdz, president by simple, low-tech devices. bath and living spaces on The Galea home is chock full of Golden Age Living, is a He likes jar openers, for exone level; smooth floors (that of high-tech enhancements. residential interior designer ample, because they enable would accommodate wheelSupporting health, safety and certified aging-in-place people with weak or arthritic chairs and rollators); good and security are important specialist (CAPS) whose hands to continue enjoying lighting; and kitchens, baths, components of successfully company provides CAPS their favorite jarred foods. The Washington Post

Getting started Klitenic says she wanted tech tools that would allow her to “live alone safely and enjoy movies and music and life in general.” Assisted by Zachary Klaiman of D.C.based Ztech, a company that provides technology and support for seniors, she chose just three things: a Ring smart doorbell, some Roku devices and an Apple watch. With a camera focused on who’s near the front door and a chime that rings when people walk by, the doorbell “makes me feel secure,” she says. She already had a smart TV so she augmented two other sets with Roku devices to stream programs and movies. Roku “is inexpensive and easy to use,” she says. While SEE TECH, PAGE F10

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Don & Dave Runyan | Project of The Week

Topped with an ecofriendly solar pathway light, the project casts a steady glow for several hours after sundown — all without wires to install or energy bills to pay.

Sunshine powers solar lighthouse

ERFECT FOR A porch or walkway, this fun and easy lighthouse project is a great way for do-it-yourselfers to add a little nautical flair to the “home port” this summer. Topped with an eco-friendly solar pathway light, the project casts a steady glow for several hours after sundown — all without wires to install or energy bills to pay. Built primarily from a single sheet of plywood, the lighthouse is as inexpensive as it is easy to build. Wooden pegs, paint and a solar-powered outdoor light (many styles are available at home and garden

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centers and online) round out the materials list. Designed with simplicity in mind, the project includes full-size traceable patterns (for the curves and angles) and features modular construction. The base, tower and top are built and painted separately, then stacked and fastened together with screws. The solar-powered light on top provides the final finishing touch. The lighthouse stands about 5 feet tall and is 22 inches in diameter at the base. The Lighthouse plan, No. 860, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step instructions with photos, full-size trace-

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able patterns, construction diagrams, and a materials list and cutting schedule. The plan includes a color chart and painting key for the color scheme pictured, but the paint is easily customized to suit the builder. Please include $3.95 for postage and handling on all orders and allow about two weeks for delivery. To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Republican, 741B Olive Ave., Vista CA 92083. To order by credit card, call 1-760-8067708. Visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild.com.

• Wednesday and April 27, 4 to 5:30 p.m., “New England Spring SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Garden Club is Wildflower Primer,” online. This hosting a bus trip to the New York two-part series on wildflowers will Tree planting Botanical Garden on April 27. The present an overview of the native The Springfield Garden Club, in bus will leave Forest Park at 7:30 forest flora that bloom in the Berkconjunction with the Springfield a.m. and will leave the Botanical shires in spring. The first presenParks Department, will hold an Garden at 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices tation will discuss the flora in the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony are $63 for garden club members mixed hardwoods, white pine, and April 29 at 1 p.m. in the Memorial and $75 nonmembers. Cost of the hemlock forests that cover much Grove at Forest Park. This event will trip includes the bus and admission of Berkshire County. The second also honor the veterans of World to the garden. The tour is self-guid- presentation will highlight the flora War I. ed, and lunch is the responsibility that grow in rich hardwood forests Over 100 years ago, one tree was of the attendee. Registration is on under a canopy of sugar maple, planted in Forest Park for each of a first-come, first-served basis and white ash, and basswood. Cost is the 150 men from Springfield who complete payment is due at time of $43 members, $45 nonmembers; gave their lives fighting in World registration. For more information, • April 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., War I, known at the time as The go online to springfieldgarden “Planting Perennials the New Great War. A plaque placed on a clubma.org or visit the club’s Face- Wave Way.” Join artist-gardener boulder in the grove in 1921 by the book page. Robert Clyde Anderson for an Springfield Publicity Club comillustrated lecture that clarifies the memorates the planting and the HAMPDEN main concepts behind the New soldiers who gave their lives. Over Perennial Movement and offers Guest speaker time, some of the trees have died, techniques, based on his own but due to the efforts of Eagle Scout Hampden Garden Club, celebrat- experience, for combining three Geoffrey Klafeta of Troop 77, six ing its 90th year, will be hosting a to five compatible perennials that new trees were planted in 2018. Last guest speaker. Jacqueline Clark, become a living mulch for weed year, the Springfield Garden Club on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Academy suppression and moisture retenadded to the replenishment. With Hall, 625 Main St. Clark is owner of tion. Specific plant combinations this tree planting ceremony, the Garden Designs by Jacqueline LLC. will be discussed as well as how-to grove will be 150 trees strong again. She specializes in design, installaplanting and staging techniques. This year also marks the 150th tion, and maintenance of all types Cost is $18. anniversary of the founding of of landscapes. Guests are welcome To register for these programs Arbor Day in the United States. To to join. For details, call Lil at 413or for more information, visit commemorate these anniversaries 566-1137. berkshirebotanical.org. Botanand to help reestablish a tree native ical Garden is located at 5 West to Springfield, the Springfield GarSTOCKBRIDGE Stockbridge Road. den Club will offer 150 red mulberry Upcoming events seedlings to those who attend the Send items for Garden Notes to ceremony. This event is free and Berkshire Botanical Garden pres- pmastriano@repub.com two weeks open to the public. ents these upcoming programs: prior to publication

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amber stones. Some of the stones are darker brown than the others. Are they discolored? Can they be cleaned or restored?

Amber is not a stone; it is the sap of a tree. It comes in different shades. Yellow is common, and clear red-brown is the most desirable. The different colors in your bracelet are not discoloration; they show amber’s variety of colors, which can be part of its appeal. Watch out for imitation amber; glass and plastic can resemble the real thing. In fact, collectors often call yellow glass “amber” for its color, and true amber, being fossilized tree resin, is technically a natural plastic. One way to test a piece of amber is to dissolve 4 teaspoons of salt into 8 ounces of water and see if the stone floats. Real amber floats, but glass will sink. Another test is to rub the amber with a piece of wool fabric and collect static electricity. Small paper scraps will stick to amber. TIP: Save your broken dishes, vases and other decorative china to make mosaic stepping stones or tabletops for your garden. Chipped vases can still be used for flowers or turned upside down to make toad homes. 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. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email collectorsgallery@kovels.com.

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30-year US mortgage rate climbs up to 5% By Kathy Orton

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For the first time in more than a decade, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 5%. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 5% with an average 0.8 point. (A point is a fee paid to a lender equal to 1% of the loan amount. It is in addition to the interest rate.) It was 4.72% the previous week and 3.04% a year ago. The last time the 30-year fixed average was above 5% was February 2011. Freddie Mac, the federally chartered mortgage investor, aggregates rates from around 80 lenders across the country to come up with weekly national averages. The survey is based on home purchase mortgages. Rates for refinances may be different. 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. The 15-year fixed-rate average jumped to 4.17% with an average 0.9 point. It was 3.91% the previous week and 2.35% a year ago. The fiveyear adjustable rate average rose to 3.69% with an average 0.3 point. It was 3.56% the previous week and 2.8% a year ago. Meanwhile, mortgage applications fell again last week. The market composite index — a measure of total loan application volume — decreased 1.3% from a week earlier, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. The refinance index slid 5% and was down 62% from a year ago. Refinance application volume remains at its lowest level since spring 2019.

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chelle Saunders and Carrie-Lynn Saunders, 273 Leverett Road, $1,100,000.

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Robert Saul to Jordan Hayslip, 301 East Hadley Road, $380,000.

Alison Bonafini to Ericka Rivera-LePaul D. Wilson and Marisa C. Casey febre, 15 Belvidere Ave., $307,000. to Madeline Peskoe-Yang and Shuo Armand D. Normandin and Patricia Peskoe-Yang, 172 Rolling Ridge J. Normandin to Recai Bayram, 24 Road, $750,000. Rowley St., $310,000. William J. Masalski, trustee, Nikita S. A. Peabody and Corey D. Kathleen Woods Masalski, trustee, Peabody to Natasha Vasylyshyn, 67 and Kathleen Woods Masalski ReSouth West St., $249,900. vocable Trust to Diana Cerutti, 25 Patricia A. Biran and April C. Loyd Greenleaves Drive, $358,000. to John R. Geoffrion and Elaine Ezekiel W. Kimball and Amanda Geoffrion, 1a Maple View Lane, Kimball to John Bilderbeck and $265,000. Eva Bilderbeck, 44 Western Lane, Plata O. Plomo Inc to Zachary M. $525,300. Gosciminski and Chloe R. Lukasik, 38 Forest Road, $313,000. Rose T. Cavanaugh and Terese C. O’Neil to Frank & Luigi Realty Inc., 317 Southwick St., $239,900. U S Bank, trustee, and Truman 2016 SC6 Title Trust, trustee of, to Hunter W. Laughlin, 19 Hamilton Circle, $185,000. Vincenzo Rettura, Judith L. Rettura and Vencenzo F. Rettura to Nubru Chhiring Sherpa and Kabita Bhattarai, 420 Main St., Unit 81, $166,000.

AMHERST Franklin-Douglas Inc., to Henry E. Whitlock and Hilary Whitlock, 1120 South East St., $474,476. Sherry Allan to Kathleen L. Harris, trustee, and Harris Investment Trust, 27 Greenleaves Drive, $280,100. Charles L. Burke to 20 Allen Streeet Investment LLC, 20 Allen St., $799,500. Ann P. Hudson and Amy L. Gaubinger to Heema Wallace and Owen Charles Wallace, 27 Autumn Lane, $291,000. Stephen R. Bruner and Leah C. Schmalzbauer to Thomas L. Lewis and Debra N. Lewis, 515 Station Road, $840,000. John G. Bryan, trustee, and John G. Bryan Revocable Trust to Mi-

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Beth Manning and Gillian Rosner to Wesley Rosner, 553 Bellus Road and Beldingville Road, $293,333.33.

BELCHERTOWN Michele M. LaRiviere and Michele LaRiviere to Michele M. LaRiviere, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Michele M. LaRiviere, 47 Kopec Ave., and Kopec Avenue Off, $100. ARPC LLC, to Dexter J. LaBonte and Kamryn Kozaczka, 287 Federal St., $340,000. LaFleur & Son Inc., and L.J. Development LLC, to Justin Larivee, Franklin Street, $75,000. Marianne Waszkelewicz to Gary Bosselait and Tracy Bosselait, 5 Tucker Lane, $280,000.

$450,000. Linda M. Weston, trustee, Zglobicki Family Trust and Emily Zglobicki to Angela Krim, 314 South Liberty St., $230,000. Matthew Milano, personal representative, Catherine E. Manicke, estate, and Catherine Manicke, estate, to Randolph S. Powers and Anne M. Powers, 111 Daniel Shays Highway, $436,000.

Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc., to Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts LLC, 811 Chicopee St., $390,000.

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Chad B. Delude to Tracey L. Cadieux, 58 Goodhue Ave., $265,000.

Waldemar Wronski and Barbara Wronski to Pamela J. Dirschka and Paul Alfred Dirschka, 16 Beulah Land Road, $525,000.

Cheryl A. Leary, representative, Helen Cahill, estate, and Helen Brewster to Wrecker LLC, 118 Fernwood St., $210,000.

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David M. Aucoin and Tammy Ann Aucoin to Harshawardhan Banda and Alamelu Banda, 145 Nonotuck Ave., $350,000.

Angela J. Doyle, Angela J. Brodeur and Sean Doyle to Mark Waydaka, 26 Washington Road, $141,000. Paul Remijan and Paulette Remijan to Todd Stalker and Jessica Stalker, 63 East Brimfield Holland Road, $90,000.

BUCKLAND Jonathan Magee and Ona Magee to Joseph Kopera, 3 Union St., $231,500.

Robert G. Charette Jr., and Janice M. Charette to Andrew I. Rainaud and Lisa B. Rainaud, 316 Old Springfield Road, $375,000.

CHARLEMONT Sterling Land Development LLC, to Katherine M. Walsh and Michael J. Walsh, Hawk Hill Road, $25,000.

Sarah Mansfield and Cody T. Lahl to Kolten Crump and Ashton Crump, 7 Old Enfield Road,

CHICOPEE Aguasvivas Realty LLC, and Inspired Living Solutions LLC, to Anthony Thornton and Jasmin D. Thornton, 23 Dixie Terrace, $402,000. Alan Lee Racine to Christopher

Dorothy Morawiec, trustee, and Sliski Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Cameron Reid Hartling, 84 Marion St., $325,000. Douglas M. Bernashe to Ismael Bernabel, 43-45 Tourtelotte St., $220,000. Janice C. Rusinowski and William J. Elsden Jr., to Evan Edward Welch and Chelsey Lynne Welch, 6 Cinnamon Drive, $310,000.

Daniel P. LaMontagne and Diane M. LaMontagne to Leah Abuza and Joshua Copen, 261 Old Chesterfield Road, $610,000.

Gary G. Decoteau to Vicki L. Bartolini, 200 Allen St., $419,000.

Andrew P. Mondry and Doreen A. Mondry to Isaac Pysz, 48 Colonial Circle, Unit A, $145,000. Bruce P. Piquette to Andrew Thomas Piquette, 585 Sheridan St., Unit 6, $187,000.

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Daniel P. Racine and Jennifer L. Racine to Scott M. Stawas, 16 Pendleton Road, $378,250.

Thomas Wodecki, 120 Colonial Circle, Unit B, $138,000.

Jennifer A. Lavigne and Jennifer A. Hearn to Allison Tassinari, 57 Meadowlark Lane, Unit 6241A, $185,000. Jonathan M. Pasternak to Lindsay Kay Pelkey and Cody Ross, 15-17 Lavoie Drive, $320,000. Michael J. Gosselin and Lori A. Joslyn to Richard A. Henry Jr., and Ana Capela, 20-22 Chester St., $260,000. Michael Lopes, Martinho L. Lopes and Maria M. Lopes to Roberto Cao Milan, 243-245 Nonotuck Ave., $345,000. Nelson Pantoja to Lauren M. Magri, 337 Montcalm St., $260,000. Nexius LLC, to 826 Chicopee LLC, 824-826 Chicopee St., $425,000.

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Deeds CONTINUES FROM PAGE F7 Petr Gavel, Yekaterina Gavel and Yekaterina Kovalenko to Jessica Alvarado and Kiara M. Pedraza, 23 Smith St., $307,000. Sharif K. Bilodeau to Carlene Marcotte, 17 Boulay Circle, $350,000. Theresa M. Poremba to Jeanne M. Gosselin, 6 Gerard Lane, Unit 1, $281,000. Ziad O. Awkal to Salim Abdoo, Joy Street, $117,000.

CONWAY Christina G. Salgo to Christine E. Colica-Ekness and Jaimie A. Colica-Ekness, 367 Hoosac Road, $515,000.

CUMMINGTON Laura M. Goodspeed to Every Other Number LLC, 73 West Main St., $590,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW Anne M. DeWolf and Cary V. DeWolf to Edith A. Folta and Gary Reger, 243 North Main St., $305,000. Bedrock Financial LLC, trustee, and Black River Realty Trust, trustee of, to Gaurav Patel and Krishna Patel, 18 Hidden Ponds Drive, $685,000. Denise M. Bonsall, trustee, Mark S. Work, trustees, and E. A. W. Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Joseph J. Masse and Victoria L. Nandal-Masse, 526 Parker St., $390,000. Michael Carabetta to Desiree Miller, 115 Lasalle St., $231,000.

EASTHAMPTON Cynthia J. Steplar to Loudville Condominiums LLC, 69 Loudville Road, 73 Loudville Road and 73-R Loudville Road, $480,000. Elaine A. Bracci, Corado A. Bracci and Elaine A. Bracci, attorney-in-fact, to Alex Marchand and Abigail Bonnanzio, 5 Maxine Circle, $380,000.

GRANBY James E. Stone Jr., personal representative, and James Edward Stone, estate, to Diane E. Kathrein, 49 Granby Heights, $210,000. Daniel J. Darcy to Ally & Manny LLC, 39 West State St., $350,000. Steven Weiss, trustee, and Carol A. Sadakierski, estate, to James M. Gallagher and Rebecca D. Gallagher, 7 Acre Brook Drive, $227,000. Donna J. Sweeney to Joseph C.

Sweeney, 16 Pheasant Hill Road, $100.

GREENFIELD James Van Houten to Agnes C. Cox and Nathaniel A. Cox, 97 Franklin St., $432,850. Benjamin A. Gregg and Madison A. Gregg to Susan Mower and Alan Muir, 180 Briar Way, Unit E, “aka” Unit 4E Briar Knoll Townhouse Condominium, $223,722. Adam M. Thurrell to Thomas H. Power, 41 Solar Way, Unit 9E Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium, “aka” Wisdom Way Solar Condominium, $221,024 Fiodor Tahij and Tatiana Tahij to Elizabeth E. Gemperlein and David H. Schirm, 375 Barton Road, $70,000 Christopher Green and Katelynn McKinnon to MHE Properties LLC, 179-181 Wells St., $269,000.

HADLEY Charles J. Rytuba to Alex P. Rytuba and Elizabeth J. Rytuba, 81 Bay Road, $275,000. Joanne M. Despres and JJJ17 LLC, 33 Rocky Hill Road, $685,000.

HATFIELD Daniel B. Start and Amy L. Mathison-Start to Catherine Emily McNally and Jasper Lin, 13 South St., $355,000. Droescher-Myers LLP, and Diane M. Droescher, partner, to 16 West Street LLC, 16 West St., $525,000.

HAWLEY Adin Maynard and Llama Maynard to Lloyd W. Crawford and Suzanne Crawford, West Hill Road, $16,800.

HOLLAND Charles Cloutier and Emilie Cloutier to Marissa Torres-Lebron, 24 Forest Park Drive, $300,000. Katrina J. Martel to Joseph J. Gilfoy, 62 Vinton Road, $300,000. Keith M. Corey and Melissa Corey to Herbert Saperstone and Jessica Saperstone, 16 Vinton Road, $387,500.

HOLYOKE Alfaville LLC, to Albert Prokop, 33 Maple Crest Circle, Unit A, $130,000. Carmen M. Gonzalez and Anselmo Colon Jr., to Villa Verde LLC, 521 Pleasant St., $155,000. Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc., to Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts LLC, 1944 Northampton

St., $320,000. Daction Enterprises LLP, Scott W. Lucchesi and Francis J. Pike Jr., to Shree Ramkrishna LLC, 228-236 Lyman St., $540,000.

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MONTAGUE Tammy S. Blair to Vicki A. Vincent, 4 Henry Ave., $265,000.

Betty J. Karbon and David E. Karbon, trustees of the Karbon Danica Achin to Kara N. Nye, 44 Family Revocable Trust, to Patricia Francis Ave., $306,000. A. Bryant, 11 Country Club Lane, David Craig Bergeron and Charlene $470,000. Bergeron to Robert J. Schroeter, PDV Inc., to Anthony Manzi, Turn316 Homestead Ave., $155,000. pike Road, $6,000. Jonathon D. Whalen to Michael Hanson, Rebecca Hanson and Rori NORTHAMPTON M. Hanson, 46 Kolbe Drive, Unit A, $131,500. Melissa A. Fowler, Kenneth Strong Jose Luis Rivera Rosa to Joselito and Linda E. Strong to Rebecca Medina, 84 Clemente St., $5,000. Constantine, Chesterfield Road, $125,000. Leah M. Plath, Leah B. Makuch and Christopher Plath to Amanda Kenneth Strong, Linda E. Strong Gordon, 16 Maple Crest Circle, Unit and Melissa A. Fowler to Joseph 16B, $126,500. Emil Saphire Jr., and Claire Allison Nicole Linscott to Daniel Cimini, 32 Edbert Drive, $265,000.

Saphire, 87 Chesterfield Road, $547,000.

Paul Gallagher and Michelle Stuart to Abriele Angelique L. Guaren and Kryzl Debonny G. Ponce, 342 Apremont Highway, $300,000.

Charles L. Coleman and Christena K. Coleman to Joshua B. Cavagnac, 252 Acrebrook Drive, $325,000.

Robin L. Roberts and Jude C. Houle to Kelly Lynn Beaudoin, 44 Lower Westfield Road, $201,000.

LONGMEADOW John V. Demarsico and Dianna Demarsico to Julian M. Vogel and Malya Vogel, 46 Caravelle Drive, $360,000. Narendran Dhamodharan to Narendran Dhamodharan, trustee, Linda Doherty Boborodea, trustee, and 23 Ely Road 2022 Trust, trustee of, 23 Ely Road, $100. Robert H. Caldwell and Louisa Jane Caldwell to David Alan Topolenski and Shannon Topolenski, 70 Hazelwood Ave., $480,000. Sherie L. James and Corey B. James to Veronica Marin and Julio F. Perez, 38 Fairview St., $360,000.

LUDLOW Kevin Garabedian and Nicole Anderson to William Richard Fairlie, 22 Carol St., $236,900. Swift River Holding LLC, to Evc Properties LLC, 200 Center St., Unit 16, $146,000.

MIDDLEFIELD Nancy L. Schumann, personal representative, and Roy Wesley Schumann, estate, to Larry F. Pease, Town Hill Road, $100.

MONSON Michael L. Delisle, Maria Manfredi-Delisle and Patricia Matte to Theo G. Theocles and Jennifer M. Theocles, 32 Bennet Road, $505,000.

Stephanie D. Starr to Amanda L. Nash, 99 Laurel Park, $142,000. Elizabeth J. Orloski, trustee, and Orloski 2008 Revocable Trust to Myron C. Orloski, trustee, and Elizabeth J. Orloski Irrevocable Trust, 39 Eastern Ave., $100. Michael J. Shea, trustee, and Timothy E. Shea Trust to Tigre Opportunity Fund QOB LLC, 125 Main St., $810,000. Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Kristin Noelle Ruben and Laura Virginia Hill, 291 Riverside Drive, $450,000. Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Emma K. Thacker and Eli G. Bloch, 4 Warner St., $349,900. Evelyn M. Morales to Brittany K. McLellan, 575 Bridge Road, $220,000.

PALMER Lauren Battaglia, Lise M. Battaglia and Christopher W. Battaglia to Michael Strzemienski and Diana Strzemienski, Mount Dumplin Road, $435,413. Michael Robert Disley and Michael Disley to Craig Henley, 1002 High St., $64,555.

PELHAM Harry H. Brakeley, IV., to Zahava Friedman, 8 Bray Court, $508,800. Christopher St. Cyr and Jessica St. Cyr to Arwen Staros Duffy and Sean Graham Duffy, 25 Butterhill Road, $855,000.

PLAINFIELD Judith M. Cole to Christopher C. Cole, 7 Bluff St., and 8 Bluff St., $100. Christopher C. Cole to Judith M. Cole, 8 Bluff St., $100. Christopher C. Cole to Judith M. Cole, 7 Bluff St., $100. Scott Williamson to Erik Pizani, 51 Vining St., $55,000.

RUSSELL Apex Property Group LLC, to Michael N. Cross and Amber Cross, 1201 General Knox Road, $650,000.

SHELBURNE Patricia S. Schmidt to Shelburne Farm & Garden LLC, 335 Mohawk Trail, $400,000.

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Vera Johnson to Andrew D. Lehman, 31 Laurel Park, $239,500.

Dakota P. Richards to Kyle D. Robinson, 1 Bolton St., $210,000.

Katharine J. Waggoner, Pam Hannah and P.J. Miller to Lailye M. Weidman and Ryan E. Pryor, 274 Bridge St., $481,000.

Vincent J. Cole and Beatrice R. Cole to Karina Fernandez Montilla, 1-2 Cordes Court, $328,000.

Ellery Owner LLC, and Neill Scanlon LLC, to Trustees of The Smith College and Smith College, 259 Elm St., $3,390,000. Carolyn J. Nestor and Bernard A. Nestor to Michael J. Cunningham, 359 Bridge St., $338,000.

SOUTHAMPTON New England Remodeling General Contractors Inc., to Ravshan Agayev, 81 Valley Road, $140,000. Marta Golasinski and Robert Golasinski to Marta Golasinski, 10 Nicholas Lane, $100.

Kucz Realty LLC, to 75 South Street LLC, 75 South St., $745,000. Catherine J. Lolos, trustee, Melissa A. Gazzaniga, trustee, and Wilber Family Irrevocable Trust to William NORTHFIELD L. Rice and Ellen J. Rice, 8 Brittney Lane, $630,000. Thomas Aquinas College to Grace Mary Jost and John Francis Jost, 12 North Lane, $210,000.

ORANGE AGT Homes LLC, to Ambar K. Ortiz, 36 Summit St., $425,000.

Robin L. Digiammo to Jason Phaneuf, 2 Hillside Meadows Drive, $432,000. William R. Slattery Jr., to Cynthia J. Slattery-Houle, 13 Duggan Lane, $100.

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SOUTHWICK Dorothy A. Lenk, Dorothy A. Peters, Danette L. Peters and Danette L. Salus to Fred Dudek, 105 Feeding Hills Road, $115,000. Jean M. Holl, Ronald J. Holl and Barbara J. Elkins to Ashton Reme, David Reme and Cheryl Reme, 12 George Loomis Road, $250,000. Joan Tortoriello to Jay Lisheness and Delores Lisheness, 426 North Loomis St., $85,000. Joseph John Narkawicz to Joshua A. Narkawicz, 1 Overlook Lane, $627,500. Marlene W. Benson, estate, and Jennifer L. Conti, representative, to Richard J. McDonald, 71 Rosewood Lane, $230,000. Patrick E. Hawley and Nicoletta C. Hawley to Sean Metz, 1 Mallard Lane, $496,000. Vladimir Grigous to Chartiers General Carpentry Inc., 134 Point Grove Road, $45,000.

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$350,000.

$150,000.

Christina F. Smith and Francine A. Smith to Rene Rivera, 155 West Canton Circle, $225,000.

Kenneth M. Devoie and Sharon F. Devoie to Benjamin Devoie, 447 Trafton Road, $300,000.

Citizens Bank to Prestigious One LLC, 127 Lebanon St., $145,900.

Kent R. Musiak to Darcam LLC, 26 Portulaca Drive, $100,000.

Clark Dore and James Acerra to Bretta Construction LLC, 47 Granger St., $260,000.

Kevin D. Tran and Viet Trung T. Dang to Nicki Chan Uy, 48-50 Dresden St., $314,000.

Daniel V. Walsh and Coleen A. Walsh to Colleen M. Walsh, 83-85 East Alvord St., $225,000.

Dirico Property & Management LLC, to Laurie J. Preston, 210 El Paso St., $240,000.

David Caraballo, Pedro Caraballo Jr., Peter Caraballo, Martin Caraballo and Juan Caraballo to Irina O. Molina, 138 Avery St., $235,000.

Linda M. Sheehan to Evan J. Santos, 130 Fenwick St., $123,600.

Denise Garay to Christopher Ruiz, 5 Irene St., $265,000. Donald T. Eddy and Sharon D. Eddy to Kathryn Reynolds, 174 Saw Mill Road, $250,000. Edward L. Ogilvie to Michael Ramirez, 13 Atwood Place, $145,000. Eleanor Jane Cachat to Cesar Beard Espinosa and Daysi Reyes, 22 Felicia St., $285,000. Elizabeth Garner to Blackrock SHM Group LLC, 28-34 Indian Leap St., $310,000. Emerald City Rentals LLC, to Joseline Bermudez, 49 Andrew St., $210,000.

Albert Cestarys Ramos and Lisalimary Diaz-Ortiz to Jahaira Lee Erasmito Gonzalez and Marcela Alamo-Rodriguez, 156 Windemere Morales De Gonzalez to Sancia St., $260,000. Angelee Morgan, 226-228 Mill St., $295,000. Allyson Lamondia to Daniel Levulett and Taylor Levulett, 114 Appleton St., $250,000.

Amat Victoria Curam LLC, to Center For Human Development Inc., 1255 Berkshire Ave., $335,000. Anthony Thornton and Jasmin Dnett Thornton to Marcus A. Jubrey, 102-104 Blaine St., $275,000. Barbara E. Paquette to Nicholas Noto, 180 Blanche St., $325,000. Bay Voyagers LLC, to Isaac Grullon Colon, 432 Sumner Ave., $255,000. Brett W. Duchon to David Audet, 38 Ramah St., $205,500. Bretta Construction LLC, to Albert Cestarys Ramos, 15 Snowden St., $465,000. Carlos J. Perez and Yahaira Guzman to Yahaira Guzman, 179 Arnold Ave., $20,000. Chaomei Hu, Mulberry House Condominium Asssociation and Corey Fisher, auctioneer, to Wayne Lawrence, 101 Mulberry St., Unit G-9, $46,000. Charles G. Arment Jr., to Springfield Water & Sewer Commission, Eastern Avenue, $6,500. Chelsea Gomes, representative, and Debra J. Margoles, estate, to William T. Mulhern and Laura K. Mulhern, 36 Barry Wills Place,

Frances Velez to Francesca Perez-Tyburski, 148 Monrovia St., $215,000.

Holly C. Tuttle to Mike Nguyen, 74 Catalina Drive, $200,000. HSBC Bank USA trustee, and Renaissance Home Equity Loan Series 2005-1, trustee of, to Hong Qian and Xiaomao B. Wang, 21-23 Grover St., $115,000. James W. Fiore and Darlene Fiore to Cynthia J. Maldonado and Carlos A. Cotte-Lopez, 185 Leyfred Terrace, $260,000. Jason P. Catarino to Camilo Catarino and Engracia Catarino, 53-55 Orpheum Ave., $280,000. Jeffery S. Devine to Cristydiam Colon, 54 West Crystal Brook Drive, $260,000. Jeffrey M. Holmes to Marvin Regis, 27 Thorndyke St., $233,000. Joan Blythe Sulzer to Quincy P. Wilkins, 150 Ashbrook St., $249,500. Julissa M. Garib and Rafael Dominguez to Jeremy Saint Laurent, 17 Garibaldi St., $280,000. Junior Properties LLC, to Jose Candelaria Sanchez, 70-72 Burr St., $285,000. Karen D. Wallace, representative, and Skylar Wallace Abrams to Liora Lan, 84-86 Oak Grove Ave.,

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la-Giustina Jr., and Jay Khubchandani, 49 Euclid Ave., $236,500. Tomasa Picot and Eileen Vazquez to Oscar Nuala, 19 Gordon St., $205,000. Veronica Z. Velez and Jose L. Candelaria to Luis G. Valcarcel Colon, 26 Paramount St., $300,000. Wayne Joseph Lawrence to Lise M. Lawrence, 842-844 Chestnut St., $256,500. Winners O LLC, to Lorena E. Acevedo Perez and Francisco Javier Castillo Rivas, 58-60 Davenport St., $291,000.

Lisa M. Rodriguez and Luis A. Rodriguez to Julissa M. Garib and Alfredo Yassine Zian to Malayna Burris, 138140 Firglade Ave., $315,000. Garib, 11 Vale Circle, $391,000. Lucia Breton to Juan A. Rodriguez Figueroa, 111 Drexel St., $245,000. Lyndsey A. Russell to Adam St. Martin and Julia St. Martin, 122 Nassau Drive, Unit 122, $167,500. Maria R. Woods to Jeffrey Shen and Mary K. Thomas, 30 Tinkham Road, $281,000. Mark V. Umland and Tina L. Umland to Camoy Campbell and Allandrea A. Harris, 258 Fountain St., $275,000. Melro Associates Inc., to Alycar Investments LLC, 173 Wrentham Road, $165,000. Michele Cruz and Michele Bernier to Michele Cruz and Joel Cruz, 78 Butternut St., $100. ML Saleh Holdings Inc., and Fallah Razzak to Jose J. Torres, 139 Maebeth St., $350,000. Natasha Cintron and Nelvis Garcia to Roberto Galvan, 183 Jewett St., $276,000. North End Housing Initiative Inc., to Sylvia J. Montanez and Julio E. Cubero Vega, 111 Jefferson Ave., $190,000.

WARE Nicola Clericuzio to Rocmar Associates LLC, Osborne Road, $100. John R. Weise and Melissa D. Weise to Joseph Tomlin and Kimberly Tomlin, 99 Church St., $245,000. Dylan C. Courtney, Heather E. Young and Heather E. Courtney to Jared Jacob, 106 Greenwich Road, $265,000.

Rosemary Reyes to Ahmed Aljashaam, 54 Littleton St., $135,000. Round Two LLC, to Samuel Guzman Alcequiez, 18 Windsor St., $290,000. S A W Contracting LLC, to Nexius LLC, 605 Plainfield St., $300,000. Solutia Inc., to Super Worcester LLC, Worcester Street, $156,800. Stanley J. Hernandez to Roseline Chiuwa, 90 Allen St., $154,000. Theo G. Theocles, Jennifer M. Theocles and Jennifer M. Hall to Gopal Dulal and Salina Thapa, 201 Winterset Drive, $371,000. Thong D. Nguyen to Daniel Del-

William J. Kolodziej and Doris L. Kolodziej to Courtney L. Lapalme, 681 Prospect Ave., $260,000.

WESTFIELD Angelo Antonio Liquori and Angelo A. Liquori to Michael Geary and David Prouty, 22 Mechanic St., $220,000. Brunhilde J. Hilbig to Robyn L. Bazlen-Weglarz and Audri A. Bazlen-Weglarz, 78 Granville Road, Unit 13, $469,000. Dorothy A. Daley, estate, and Karen L. Noblit, representative, to James Ahearn, 45 Holland Ave., $254,000. Dubs Capital LLC, to 502 Union Station LLC, 8 William St., $340,000. Frances A. Frederick to TM EC Realty LLC, 16 Murray Ave., Unit 2, $105,000. Gilbert L. Rodriguez to Muhammad Massum Taqi, 36 Orange St., $220,500. JV Realty LLC, to Candace Champagne, 13 Myrtle Ave., $315,000.

Alicen Ikonen to Alicen Ikonen and Ashley Amanda Bonin, 27 Berkshire Drive, $100.

Kimberly D. Mileskie to Nadia N. Ekon, 138 Main St., Unit 9, $196,000.

Lucille M. Lacoste, Lucille M. Phaneuf and Gary C. Lacoste, attorney-in-fact, to Daniel Paul Racine and Jennifer Lee Racine, 12 Mountainview Drive, $282,000.

Mariana L. Albert and David M. Albert to Emma Cowhey and Barrett Rogaleski Jr., 158 Roosevelt Ave., $260,000.

WKG Investment Group LLC, to Eurides Batista, 44-46 Park St., $140,000. Marie A. Savich to Joanne Judd and Cheryl Koczur, 8 Wrin St., $100.

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Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC, to Joel Aguila Lugo and Jo Ann Prime Partners LLC, to Jeniffer Marie Gonzalez and Carlos Mantilla, S. Aguila, 298 Elm St., $341,700. 56 Mapledell St., $237,000. Carmen A. Belgrave to Laquisha Springer and Carmen A. Belgrave, Richard DiBonaventura to Real life estate, 453-1A Cold Springs Estate Investments Northeast LLC, Ave., $100. 76 Marble St., $50,000. Roger Paul Derosier to Sareen Holdings LLC, Gardner Street, $380,000.

LLC, 24 Colony Road, $92,500.

Charles M. Maranga to Lola Johnson, 58 School St., $240,000. Diane H. Sapelli to Vitaliy S. Mudry, 1161 Morgan Road, $426,000. Elida Gashi and Miliam Gashi to Ali M. Ahmed Sameem and Zinah Hammadi, 39 Baldwin St., $283,500. Elizabeth Williams, conservator, Hector Mendez and Brenda Avery to Aferdita Mirena and Besnik Mirena, 1550 Memorial Ave., Unit 1550-2A, $71,000. Lynn A. Palasz and Lynn A. MacDonald to Hesu Realty LLC, 471 Cold Spring Ave., $105,100. Robert Haas to Madison S. Rodriguez, 824 Amostown Road, $230,000. Theodore Kalamarakis to Megafino

Mariana L. Albert and David M. Albert to Viktor Baranov, 29 Woodmont St., $220,000. Paul Hudson and Laura Michelle Hudson to Lynne A. Petrosino, 173 Eastwood Drive, $380,000. Ronald R. Dumont and Kresha D. Dumont to Serhii Tsap, 148 Pontoosic Road, $299,000.

WHATELY Mary K. Nicoll to Melanie A. Rivers, 222 River Road, $262,000.

WILBRAHAM Colin M. Deforge and Dena M. Deforge to Jessica Demaio, 643 Springfield St., $350,000. Crane Hill LLC, to Grahams Construction Inc., Squire Drive, $175,000. Edward R. Jensen Jr., and Janet Jensen to Double R. Enterprises LLC, 5 Springfield St., $500,000. Emerenciana Duran, Loren Urso and Bobby Corona to Jennifer Terese Miller, 2205 Boston Road, Unit 168, $274,500. Frances M. Shaw to Golden Gorillas LLC, 23 Rochford Drive, $262,000. Gary L. Libiszewski to Nicole M. Libiszewski, 103 Three Rivers Road, $279,000.

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rate and transmit the results to his doctor. The Galeas use a jumbo-size, CONTINUES FROM PAGE F4 120-inch front projection TV she’s pleased that the watch to enjoy movies, TV shows and can alert her contacts if she games as well as video calls falls, she hasn’t explored most with family and friends. Equipof its other smart features. As ment can be attached to the for additional tech products, base of the screen that allows a she will consider them if and sound bar and camera to track when she sees a need. to the person in the room who The Galeas decided a few is speaking. Smaller screens years ago to transition from in JT’s home office, in Emily’s their large, two-story home quilting studio and in Jeff ’s to a smaller, one-story place. business office (for remote They bought a 1,700-squareaccess) show live camera shots foot, two-bedroom house in a from security cameras around 55-plus community convenient the property. JT controls the smart lights in the kitchen as his wife Emily Gato where two of their children lea pours herself a glass of water. (SAUL MARTINEZ / THE WASHINGTON POST) Learning curve live. After a three-month remodel, they moved into the The population of Americans house last March. 65 and older is a “silver tsuna- weeks of trial and error. When Adults Technology Services They made the structure mi,” Gozdz says. The Census I got really stuck I called my (OATS) from AARP. “It brings accessible by raising the floor Bureau projects that by 2034 husband or one of my chilsafety, convenience, peace of the sunken living room to this group will total 77 million, dren.” of mind — and a fun factor.” the same level as the rest of outnumbering the population Service providers such as Technology helps all homethe space, installing a curbless of children. Klaiman offer installation and owners, but especially seniors, shower, replacing the kitchen JT and Emily were relatively user assistance, too. “Finding by automating “things that are cabinet shelves with pullout comfortable bringing tech into Zach was a godsend,” Klitenic a pain or difficult to do,” says units and adding handrails to their home because JT has says. Klaiman, 28, uses the Michael Miller, author of “My the bathrooms. Strategically lo- work experience in the tech company tagline, “I taught my Smart Home for Seniors.” cated lighting, including LEDs, arena and because of Jeff ’s grandma, and I can teach you.” Tech advances also allow task lights and under-cabinet role as project coordinator. But “A big part of helping people caregivers outside the house to strips, brightens work zones most homeowners in their age is being there while they monitor and provide support and makes passageways safe to group are not. practice” using the systems remotely. Miller says some navigate. “Older older adults” — those and “teaching them how to tech systems can be hard to JT and Emily’s son Jeff deover 75, who did not grow up troubleshoot,” Klaiman says. “I use and troubleshoot, though signed the tech side of the rewith computers, smartphones walk them through the process “it’s easier now than four or model. He is CEO and founder and other devices — “are most slowly and patiently. I underfive years ago.” of Boca Tech and Automation, likely to approach technology stand that this stuff is scary, What are must-have smart a company that integrates with trepidation,” says Madj intimidating and frustrating home systems and devices for smart technology into homes. Alwan, executive director of for a lot of older people. They aging in place? Here’s a list of Starting with the floor plan and the LeadingAge Center for say, ‘I’m stupid,’ but I tell them recommendations from Kama discussion with his parents Aging Services Technologies. that I get why they’re this way. ber, Miller and Shilling: about their daily living rouComing behind them are I instill confidence that they • Wi-Fi with a broadband tines, Jeff developed a compre- groups with more tech expecan do it.” connection. hensive system that reflects rience. “In five years, retirees When they gain trust in their • A smart speaker device how they use the space, lendwill be much more familiar ability to use and troubleshoot such as Amazon Echo, Google ing safety and convenience to with tech,” Alwan says. the technology, “it’s crazy Nest and Apple Home. This their everyday lives. For now, many older homeempowering,” he adds. should be the hub of the home The tech is tied into a central owners need help through the It’s wise to work with experts tech system, says Miller, and Control4 system, says JT, “so whole process, from choosing in aging-in-place technoloshould be synced with the we can control the whole house tech systems to setting up and gy. Klaiman has IT support other smart products. Shilling from anywhere, from our using them. They often get it certification from Google and says that a smart speaker sysiPads, smartphones and touch from young people, especialis earning certification from tem with virtual assistant techpanels.” Included are autoly family members. Klitenic Apple. And “caregivers who nology can set timers, make mated and scheduled lighting, relies on her daughter and son, have experience with techlists and even make phone motorized window shades, quipping, “If my kids aren’t nology are essential for the calls via voice command. motion sensor lights, security available, I’m clueless.” implementation and ongoing • A device such as an iPad cameras at the front door and Getting used to employing success of using tech systems,” or Chromebook that has an around the house, sensors all the tech in the Galea house says Carly Shilling, community interactive screen for system that detect open windows was an adjustment for Emily. living program manager for use and management. Kamber and doors, motion-activated “There is a learning curve,” the Howard County Office on says it’s important to be able to driveway and garage lighting, she says, but “I grew into it. If Aging and Independence. visually and manually interact automatic operation of the people can use a smartphone, with smart systems. Tech advantage front door, a smart thermostat, they’ll catch onto this easier. • Smart plugs and smart music, and Wi-Fi. The system The biggest hurdle for me was “Technology is the ultimate lightbulbs programmed with a is integrated with third-party learning the new touch screen, aging-in-place asset if you use lighting schedule. devices that JT can use to read learning the sequence, the it correctly,” says Tom Kamber, • Smart video doorbells his blood pressure and heart dashboard. It took a couple of executive director of Older such as Ring and Nest, door

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lock systems such as August smart locks, and smart burglar and fire alarms. Smart security packages such as those from Vivint and SimpliSafe encompass these security features and more. • Smart medication aids such as the Reminder Rosie smart clock, Medminder pill dispenser, and Pria or Hero Medication management subscription services. • Smartphones and smartwatches. Shilling says they provide access to apps to help with health management, socialization, managing finances, household oversight and emergency response. • In-home cameras that caregivers can access to check on the homeowner’s wellbeing and provide support remotely. • Klaiman also recommends an electric tea kettle for safety, as it shuts off automatically when the water has been heated and eliminates the fire hazards of burners. For additional safety in the kitchen, devices such as CookStop use motion sensors that can detect if nobody is tending the cooking and automatically shut off the oven or stovetop. Kamber recommends multicookers such as Instant Pot, which can be used in a variety of ways, including slow cooker and pressure cooker, and features a lid that locks into place until it can be removed safely. • Alwan recommends robotic vacuums and floor washers such as Roomba because they ease housecleaning. To maintain strength and balance, he points to interactive home exercise systems such as Mirror. Kamber likes Peloton treadmill systems for seniors. “Nothing is foolproof with technology,” Shilling says. “Having a backup plan is a good idea.” In case of a power outage, the Galeas’ home system switches to battery backup that lasts for about 15 minutes. If the outage were longer than that, a generator would run the system. To people who are hesitant about technology Emily Galea advises: “Don’t be afraid of it. Don’t say, ‘I can’t.’ Give it a try and it will grow on you.”

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Auctions

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Approved 17 Lot sub-division for sale. Call 413-525-4542.

BASEBALL, Football Basketball & Hockey cards, 1950’s-present, 50 to 90% off, selling boxes for $.25 BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED KOREAN WAR VET 413-596-5783 Cross Country Skis, adult & children, poles, shoes included. 70’s type. $75.00 for all. 413-592-5098

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Cats Kitten 2 months old, $180. 413-244-7901 Puppy chihuahua mix $450. Call 413-244-7901

Dogs Beagle Pups for sale. Parents on premises. Males & females avail. Asking. $700. Call 978-355-4685

German Shepherd pups, champion Czeck & Belgian bloodlines, avail now. with 1st shots 4M, 3F, $1000/BO (413) 218-2321 Golden Retrievers Puppies, 1st shots & dewormed. $850. 2 females & 1 Male Call 802-895-2784

Miniature Schnauzer 2, 8 wks, males, black & salt & pepper, vet checked & vaccinated, $1800. 413-596-8190 Teddy Bear Pups 8 weeks old, $600./ea. Call/msg 413-523-6002

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King Platform bed with 4 drawers, incl. 2 year old mattress, like new, always covered by mattress protector. $350/bo. 413-537-1298 Light Ceramic kitchen set w/4 chairs, exc. cond., $90. Call 413-331-4762 or 413-331-3633 Lowrey Royale Organ, beaut., walnut finish, incl. Tufted bench, cost $60K, ask. $2,500. 413-519-8108

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH at 11:00 A.M.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH at 12:00 NOON

• WESTFIELD •

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5 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM 2-STORY

CONDEX STYLE DWELLING “LOCATED ON CORNER OF HOLLAND AVE. & BUSH ST.” 36A Holland Avenue WESTFIELD, MA

Features:

To be Sold on the Premises

• 2-Story Condex Style Dwelling • • Total of (5) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (1) Bath • • ±1,545 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • • Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heat • Central Air Conditioning • • Public Water & Sewer • Vinyl Exterior • Deck • • Assessor’s Parcel # M:22, L:36, U:1 • Zoned: RB •

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5 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM 2-STORY

6 ROOM / 3 BEDROOM 2-STORY

CONDEX STYLE DWELLING “LOCATED ON CORNER OF HOLLAND AVE. & BUSH ST.” 36B Holland Avenue WESTFIELD, MA

Features:

To be Sold on the Premises

• 2-Story Condex Style Dwelling • • Total of (5) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (1) Bath • • ±1,540 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • • Gas Hot Water Baseboard Heat • Central Air Conditioning • • Public Water & Sewer • Vinyl Exterior • Deck • • Assessor’s Parcel # M:22, L:36, U:2 • Zoned: RB •

• MONTAGUE •

MULTI-LEVELSTYLE HOME ON ±6¾ ACRES of LAND WITH ± 840 S/F ACCESSORY UNIT 6 Whitney’s Way MONTAGUE, MA

Features:

To be Sold on the Premises

• 2-Story Multi-Level Style Home • Total of (6) Rooms w/ (3) Bedrooms & (3) Baths • ±1,720 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Hot Water Baseboard Heat • • (2) Fireplaces • Partially Finished Full Basement w/ Fireplace • • Clapboard Exterior • Wood & Vinyl Floors • Private Septic • • Zoned: AF-Agricultural Forestry • ★ Two Car Attached Garage w/ Accessory Unit ★

Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds. Deposit to be Increased to 10% of the 1380 Main St, 5th Fl, Springfield, MA Purchase Price within Five Business Days. Attorney for Mortgagee 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies. Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.

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LARGE MULTI USE PROPERTY THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 @ 11:00AM 760 SUMNER AVENUE (A/K/A 752-760 Sumner Ave)

Terms of Sale: : A deposit of $10,000.00 in certified funds (funds must be 90 days or less) at time of sale. Balance due within 30 days of sale. Other terms at time of sale, by Atty for the Mortgagee Harry Castleman. Michienzie & Sawin (617) 227-5660 SALE HELD BY

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HAMPDEN-5BR HOME 3 Perennial Lane Thursday, April 21 at 3 PM 1.12 Acre lot • 4,000± sf liv sp • 11 rms • 5 BRs • 2.5 Baths $10,000 deposit & balance due 30 days Terms of Auction: Deposit by bank check, certified check or cash at time & place of auction. Property sold “AS IS”. Other terms announced at auction. Visit web for full terms and mortgage reference. Accuracy of description not guaranteed. Joseph Perl, attorney for the mortgagee.

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Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds. Deposit to be Increased to 10% of the 14 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA Purchase Price within Five Business Days. Attorney for Mortgagee 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies. Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale. Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Joseph J. Lange

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

12:00 PM-SOUTH HADLEY 109 Hadley Village Road, Unit #109 (Hadley Village Condominium) condo, 1,216 sf liv area, 4 rm, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bth Hampshire: Doc. #15326, Cert. #C1-251

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.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 2022

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5:00 PM - CHICOPEE, MA 41 MARLBOROUGH STREET DEPOSIT $5,000

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