Home and Garden, and Real Estate- November 13, 2022

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IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Resilient through the centuries: The gingko tree, F3 GARDEN NOTES: A Beaujolais wine workshop, F3

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PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Workbench won’t crowd the car, F4

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: Designs that repeat through history, F6

MORTGAGE RATES: U.S. mortgage rate inches back above 7%, F7 WMASS DEEDS, F7

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By N evin M artell The Washington Post

THE PHRASE

“fresh herbs” is a bit of a misnomer when you’re shopping at the grocery store. That wilted bundle of cilantro, those brown basil leaves, those limp chive stalks: They aren’t fresh. Even if you can ferret out a surpris ingly vibrant bunch of herbs, chances are you will use only a portion before they go bad, and the rest will end up being discarded.

During the cold-weather months, growing herbs in the garden isn’t an option for most, but starting an indoor patch is absolutely achievable for anyone, and it’s well worth the time and investment.

“Fresh herbs make all the difference between good food and bad food,” says Alex McCoy, chef/co-owner of D.C.-based Lucky Buns and a longtime indoor gar dener. “And by only taking what you need, growing your own herbs is more sustainable and creates less waste.”

We talked to several gar dening chefs about how to grow herbs inside and about suggestions for well-known and boundary-pushing herbs to plant to take winter time cuisine to fresh levels. Here are their suggestions.

It’s all about the con tainer

Kat Petonito, execu tive chef at Eastern Point Collective, which owns La Collina and the Duck & the Peach in D.C., likes the Click & Grow Smart Garden, because it’s low maintenance and easy to use. Available as either a small countertop unit or a larger vertical stand, it’s the Keurig of indoor herb gardens. Simply fill the ma chine with water, place the pre-seeded pods into the holes (gardeners can also add their own seeds to emp ty pods), and turn it on.

Petonito uses the machine

For fresh herbs this winter, try an indoor garden

mostly for herbs, although you can grow greens and flowers, too. It can also handle fruit plants, such as strawberries and tomatoes, but they must be pollinated. She accomplishes this by lightly brushing the flow ers with a fluffed-up Q-tip, a small paintbrush or her finger.

She has been very satis fied with the machine so far. “The only mistake I made in the beginning was planting everything at once, so everything died at once,” says Petonito, who recom mends staggering plantings and varying the plants. For example, during the first month, plant tomatoes, oregano and basil; a month later, plant rosemary, thyme and parsley. And she doesn’t just use her planter in the winter; in the spring, it serves as a starter station to grow seedlings for her outdoor garden.

Sam Cooper, head baker of Bread Alley in D.C., bought the hydroponic AeroG arden a few years ago to grow fresh herbs during the cold-weather months. Like the Click & Grow, it uses pre-seeded pods, although it also has the option to buy blank pods to be seeded. His model has six spots to fill; other models feature from three to 24 slots for growing herbs, salad greens, flow ers, hot peppers and cherry tomatoes. The machine indi

cates when the plants need water or nutrient packets. The height of the grow light is adjusted manually; you begin with it closer when starting the seeds, then move it higher as the plants grow.

To ensure that plants don’t shade each other out, Coo per advises placing taller plants toward the back and smaller ones in front. And don’t be afraid to start clip ping off fresh leaves. “That’s a beginner’s mistake,” Cooper says. “The more you harvest, the more leaves you will get. That’s the way plants work.” Before plant ing a new round of pods, Cooper suggests thoroughly cleaning the machine, which will keep it running smooth ly and looking sharp, and can help extend its lifetime.

If you don’t want to invest in a machine, it’s easy to create a DIY indoor herb garden. McCoy converted the garage of his Eastern Shore home into a qua si-greenhouse, with potted plants arranged on tables and grow lights on timers above them. He maintains an even temperature by locking his thermostat — key to ensuring that plants aren’t stressed by abrupt variations between warm and cold, so make sure you leave the heat on if you leave town for a few days — and he runs a humidifier to keep the leaves

Resilient through the centuries: The gingko tree

ANUMBER OF TREES’ showiness doesn’t end once they’ve lost their leaves in autumn. With some trees, loss of leaves allows them to reveal and show off their attractive boney framework. Ginkgo is one such tree. Leafless, a ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) tree, soft and green in summer, appears as if the each main limb knows where it is going, jutting boldly and alone into space to give the whole tree a coarse, yet pleasant, appearance. Instead of twigs, a ginkgo’s stout main branches are dotted with many short, stubby shoots, each an inch or so in length and elongating less than that amount each season.

If you come upon a gink go that has recently shed its leaves, make sure to look down at the ground. This tree’s leaves tend to drop early, and all at once. It’s a crime to rake them. They’re pure yellow in color, the mass of them looking as if a patch of sunlight has has been spilled over the ground. The leaves are shaped like Japanese fans, much like those of another plant, maidenhair fern. Hence, ginkgo’s other common name — “maidenhair tree.”

Closer inspection of the leaves reveals something odd. The veins of a ginkgo’s leaf run more or less parallel; that is, the veins emanate from a common point at the base of the leaf, then splay outwards towards the tip of the leaf, just like the spines on a fan. Such venation is not a characteris tic of any other broad-leaved plants. Look at a maple leaf for contrast, and you’ll see that there are main veins, sub-veins, sub-sub-veins, and so on, running in all directions on the leaf. The parallel vena tion of ginkgo leaves is charac teristic of either monocotyle donous plants, such as grasses (to which the ginkgo obviously is not related), or gymno sperms, such as conifers.

Ginkgo is, in fact, a gymno sperm, one of the few broad-

leaved gymnosperms. At one time — 200 million years ago, in the Paleozoic and Meso zoic eras — such plants were common. Ginkgo is the sole survivor of this evolutionary line of plants, and, along with cycads, is the most primitive of seed plants.

North America and Asia were home to ginkgos many millions of years ago, but in recent geological time, ginkgos disap peared from North America. Even in Asia, truly wild ginkgos were once thought to no longer exist, though cultivated spec imens have graced courtyards of Buddhist temples in China and Japan for the past thou sand years. In treks through China’s interior during the early part of this century, Frank Meyer, a plant explorer for the U.S. Department of Agricul ture, finally came upon wild ginkgos. The first ginkgo tree in North America was planted in a Philadelphia garden in 1784 and now some of the most beautiful ginkgo plantings are rows of these trees lining city streets. The delicate leaves of ginkgo mollify the concrete of a city. Touch the leaves in summer; they feel as soft as

they look.

Gingko trees are either male or female, and it’s important to know the sex of the tree or trees before planting them. Fe male trees bear seeds enclosed in a fleshy covering. Problem is that the fleshy covering of the dropped “fruits” smell like vomit! Avoid this aroma by planting only male trees, which do not fruit. Alternatively, plant female tree, but only if you’re sure that no male trees are nearby. (The fleshy part of a ginkgo fruit eventually rots away, at which time gingko nuts can be gathered and eat en. They are especially popular in Asia.)

Ginkgos are much like an other survivor from prehistoric times, cockroaches, in their ability to stand up to adver

sity. Ginkgo’s leaves, though delicate in appearance, tolerate polluted air. Insects or diseases are rarely a problem. The tree’s thick bark is resistant to fire, its roots will tolerate a degree of soil acidity or salinity that would make many other plants wither, and run deep enough to resist to wind and snow damage.

Ginkgos are frequently plant ed in cities, oblivious to fumes spewed out by passing cars and other affronts. Who could have suspected such a fate for a tree whose leaves once rustled at the swish of a dinosaur’s tails?

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try an swering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at leereich.com/blog.

GARDEN NOTES

STOCKBRIDGE Wine workshop

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents “Beaujo lais Wine Workshop with Dare” on Nov. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Beaujolais Nouveau Day is an eagerly awaited day in Beaujolais, celebrated on the third Thursday of November each year. Festivities in Beaujolais include fireworks, music, and wine tastings. Wine and food pairings will cel ebrate the wine and region of France.

Tasting menu highlights the wines of Beaujolais, paired with traditional bites: Sparkling: Serol Turbullent (sparkling Gamay); White: Burgaud Beaujolais Village Blanc; Red: Fabien Collonges Chiroubles; Red: Perroud Brouilly “Amethystes” ; Red: Burgaud Morgon “Py VV”. Cost is $85 members, $90 nonmembers.

For more information, or to register, visit berkshire botanical.org. Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

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The veins and fan shape of a ginkgo leaf tell of their origin many millions of years ago. (LEE REICH PHOTO)

Herbs

moisturized. Even if you don’t have an extra room, this ap proach can be used in a closet, a corner or a windowsill. (Depending on its location, the latter may still require a grow light.) Fill pots with drainage holes with potting soil (this promotes drainage), and place them in saucers to catch excess moisture. Don’t forget to fer tilize the plants every couple of weeks, and avoid overwa tering. “That will rot out the roots,” McCoy says, “and kill the plant.” Signs of too much water include droopy or shed ding leaves, mushy stems, or fungus growing in the soil. If that happens, stop watering, repot the plant and let it rest for a few days before resuming

watering.

The best herbs for your indoor garden:

• Tarragon. Take Béarnaise sauce and green goddess dressing to the next level with McCoy’s must-have herb with a light licorice flavor.

• Red-veined sorrel. Chris Ferrier, executive chef of Lans downe Resort in Leesburg, Va., and a passionate indoor herb gardener, recommends this leafy green for a citrusy bite that elevates salads, fish and wintry root vegetables.

• Chives. Petonito is a fan of the delicate onion taste of this grassy-looking herb. She uses it as a garnish or to add an allium element to salads.

• Genovese basil. The Italian herb is always a pow erhouse in pesto, but Cooper also likes to tear its large leaves to scatter atop pastas,

Workbench won’t crowd the car

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST do-it-yourselfers, your garage probably creates a dilemma around the house. The problem is that while you think of it as an ideal workshop, everyone else thinks of it as a place to park. Have no fear — now there’s a neat, doit-yourself solution. Complete with all the bells and whis tles, this full-size workbench project folds up into a tidy, wall-mounted package just 13 inches deep. Inexpensive and easy to build, the project includes a generous worktop, integral storage shelves and space for a built-in light. The workbench is made primarily from plywood, 2-by-4 lumber and some common hardware. To build, simply cut out the pieces and assemble using glue, nails and screws. Next, install the hardware. Finally, bolt the unit to the wall and add a fluorescent light fixture. Once installed, the project is as easy to use as it is to build. To close, fold the lightbox down, remove the cross braces from the legs and lift and latch the benchtop into place. Fold the legs into the bottom of the benchtop, shoot the bolt and slide the cross braces in behind the legs. To open,

simply reverse the steps. The workbench is 72 inches long by 74 inches tall by 34 inches deep when open and folds to 72 inches long by 34 inches tall by just 13 inches deep. The Space-Saver Workbench plan, No. 916, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step instructions with photos, full-size traceable pat terns, construction diagrams and a cutting layout, a shop ping list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 per order for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order, send this article 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, visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild.com.

pizza and focaccia for a flavor ful, aromatic finishing touch.

• Lemon balm. The citrusy flavor of this leafy herb is a favorite of Ferrier’s, who says it adds a bright note to salad dressings or to a brown-butter sauce that goes well on rain bow trout.

• Lovage. Thanks to its celery vibes, McCoy likes incorporating this herb, which has parsley-style leaves, into mayonnaise to slather on sandwiches or using it for an

additional layer of flavor in potato salad.

• Lavender. Cooper loves the rich floral aroma of this pungent herb, so he hangs small clusters on the wall, throws a few stems in the bath and puts it in sachets under pillows.

• Thyme. When preparing a braising liquid or cooking soup, Petonito likes to tie up a little bundle of this herb and drop it into the pot to add oomph.

Don & Dave Runyan | Project of The Week

Designs that repeat through history

ANTIQUE COLLEC tors know that styles repeat, pieces can be replicated and design periods can be revived. This stool was made in the 20th century, but its style is from the Empire period, which lasted from about 1815 to 1840 in America. Empire style origi nated with the French Empire in the early 1800s and was inspired by antiquities. Napo leon Bonaparte led an invasion of Egypt in 1798. Although his troops were defeated, a scientific expedition began. Napoleon sent scholars back to Egypt to study monuments and antiquities. This was the begin ning of archaeology, inspiring a fashion for antiquity. Deco rative arts in the Empire style featured designs from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman

art and architecture. The in fluence of ancient art is clearly seen in this Empire-style stool, which sold for $1,250 at New Orleans Auction Galleries. It is an example of Empire style, even if it is not from the Empire period. The winged an imal’s head supports, paw feet, gilt rosettes and Greek key trim are all borrowed from the an cient world, but the materials, construction and maker’s label identify it as modern.

Q. My parents gave away all my toys when I went to college. One toy that I can’t forget about was a Fish er-Price Tick Tock clock. I finally found one recently in an antiques mall. I paid $8 for it, even though the music mechanism sounds dam aged. Is this a good price?

A. Sorry about your parents throwing your toys out. I hear that a lot from collectors want ing some of their childhood back, even if it is through items from antiques stores. Your Fisher-Price Tick Tock Teach ing Clock was very popular, introduced in the early 1960s. The most popular models, with slight visual differences, came out in 1962 and 1964. It is colorful, with stickers and a clock face with big numbers and arms. Images of night and day are revealed as the arms move. When wound up, it plays the song “Grandfather’s Clock” and has a background metronome ticking sound. You got a bargain! Most of those clocks sell online for up to $60, depending on condition. They are still being made and sold.

This Empire-style stool was made in the 20th century, but it was based on a style from the early 1800s that was inspired by designs from ancient Egypt.

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.

Royal Doulton figurine, man wearing blue overalls sitting on tree stump next to a turkey, porcelain, painted, matte finish, Mary Nicoll, Farm & Country Series, Royal Doulton back stamp, HN 2446, c. 1972, 8 inches, $60.

Dedham Pottery plate, repeating turkey border, blue and cream color, marked, c. 1910, 6 1/4 inches, $185.

Paper, document, Thanksgiving Proclamation, State of New York, appoints “Thursday, the 25th day of November in the year ... 1909, as a day of General Thanksgiving,” signed by Charles E. Hughes, Governor, original gold foil seal, 12 1/2 x 9 inches, $250.

Folk art whirligig, sailor boy, pine, old painted features, blue and white sailor suit, paddle arms spin, New England, c. 1900, 13 x 9 1/2 inches, $370.

Furniture, dresser, Precedent, Edward Wormley for Drexel, teak veneer, two short over four graduated drawers, brass bar pulls, 32 x 48 x 19 inches, $450.

Jewelry, necklace, pendant, dragonfly, 18K gold segment ed body, orange stone and diamond wings, fine link chain, marked, Balestra, pendant 2 inches, $625.

Pen, ballpoint, Montblanc, Meisterstuck, Marcel Proust edi tion, sterling silver barrel, leafy scroll trim, engraved facsimile signature of Proust, marked on pen clip, 5 1/2 inches, $800.

Art glass vase, cased red with multicolor iridescent overlay, applied pulled and trailed decoration all around, ovoid, flared rim, signed, Charles Lotton, 10 1/2 x 8 inches, $1,350.

Advertising, sign, Phillips 66, double-sided porcelain, shield shape, orange and black, slanted numbers 66, 29 3/4 x 29 1/4 inches, $1,650.

Sports, baseball, ball, signed by Mickey Mantle on sweet spot, Official Ball, American League, Rawlings, $3,050.

Q. I have a collection of Pfaltzgraff Village stone ware from the 1970s and am looking to replace a few pieces. Some have the castle stamp, some have a different stamp with a small circle at the top and “USA,” and others have no stamp at all. I’m trying to find the date and value of these pieces. Can you give me any information or resources that could help me find this?

A. Pfaltzgraff was started by members of the Pfaltzgraff family in 1811 and is the oldest pottery in the United States. Stoneware crocks, jugs, flower pots and utility jars were made at first. Different members of the family started their own potteries. Brothers Henry B. and George B. Pfaltzgraff started their company in York County, Pennsylvania, in 1889. It became the Pfaltzgraff Stoneware Company in 1894. The name became the Pfaltzgraff Pottery Co. in 1906. It was changed to Pfaltzgraff Co. in 1964. Dinnerware was first made in the 1950s. The “Village” pattern was made in the United States beginning in 1976. It was made in China be ginning in 2007 and is no lon ger made in the U.S. Pfaltzgraff used a variety of marks, both stamped and engraved. If you want to replace missing pieces, several replacement sites are listed on “Popular Apps &

Websites to Buy or Sell Collect ibles, Household Goods, and More” on Kovels.com.

Q. I have a Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams original beer stein. He was known in baseball as “The Splendid Sprinter.” All his statistics are printed on the bottom. Can you tell me how much it’s worth?

A. Ted Williams was one of baseball’s greatest play ers. His image and statistics were printed on many types of collectibles, including root beer bottles. Baseball player images and logos are easily reproduced. Watch out for fakes that can look as good as the originals. A stein similar to yours with a certificate of au thenticity recently sold for $20.

Q. I discovered a green glass vase with a Rosenthal mark and signed Tapio Wirkkala. I did some searching and found it is vase no. 2512, a 1963 design. It’s 5 1/2 inches tall. Can you give me more information and an idea of value?

A. Tapio Wirkkala (19151985) was a Finnish designer of glassware, silver, ceram ics, wooden ware, furniture, jewelry, textiles and more. He designed for several compa nies and opened his own studio

in 1955. Wirkkala designed tableware for Rosenthal from 1956 to 1985 and glass items from 1963 to 1981. At least 18 different glass items were made. Vase 2512 was made in two sizes. Wirkkala vases have sold for just over $100 to more than $1,000. A 12 3/4-inch vase auctioned recently for about $125 and a 17 1/2-inch vase for about $325.

TIP: If you have an old carv ing set and the steel sharpener is stained, do not worry. It will still work, and it’s safe to use with knives that touch food.

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 ob ject and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. By sending a question, you give full permission for use in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We do not guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. Questions that are answered will appear in Kovels Publications. 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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Long-term US mortgage rate back above 7%

By M ATT O TT Associated Press

THE AVERAGE LONGterm U.S. mortgage rate returned to the 20-year highs of two weeks ago when rates breached 7% for the first time since 2002.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate rose to 7.08% from 6.95% the previous week. A year ago the average rate was 2.98%.The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, climbed to 6.38% from 6.29% the previous week. It was 2.27% one year ago. The Federal Reserve recently raised its short-term lending rate by another 0.75 percentage points, three times its usual margin, for a fourth time this year as part of its inflation-fighting strategy. Its key rate now stands in a range of 3.75% to 4%. More increas es are likely coming, though there is some hope that the Fed will dial them down as more evidence comes in that prices have peaked. The Labor Department reported Thurs day that consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier, the smallest year-over-year rise since January. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, “core” inflation rose 6.3% in the past 12 months. Thursday’s report raised the possibility that the Fed could decide to slow its rate hike, a prospect that sent stock prices jumping as soon as the data was released.

Sales of existing homes have declined for eight straight months as borrowing costs have become too big of an obstacle for many Americans already paying more for food, gas and other necessities.

Additionally, many home owners seeking to upgrade or change locations have held off listing their homes because they don’t want to jump into a higher rate on their next mortgage.

Deeds

AGAWAM

Aleksandr V. Radionov and Yekat erina K. Radionova to Roman Shte fan, 251 Meadow St., $680,000.

Dan A. Major to Plaza LLC, 174 River Road, $140,000.

Eusebio Pizzaro Santos, Estate, and Juan Pizzaro, representative, to Phillip T. Boglisch, 6 Karen Drive, $341,000.

Gregory M. McCann, representa tive, Erin M. McCann, and Owen E. J. McCann, estate, to No Limit Assets LLC, 216 Pineview Circle, $228,580.

Hillside Development Corp., to Travis M. Ritter and Jacqueline M. Riley, 104 Nicole Terrace, Lot 7, $525,000.

James M. Black and Lori L. Black to Ann W. Jackson, 64 Corey Colo nial Unit 64, $250,000.

James O. Humphries, represen tative, and Pauline E. Humphries, estate, to James R. Typrowicz and Todd J. Typrowicz, 420 Main St., Unit 47, $149,500.

Joseph R. Eracacho to Heather E. Simmons, 78 Hall St., $255,000.

Larry L. Hoague and Susan F. Hoague to Kevin M. Krupczak and Regina L. Krupczak, 76 Oak Lane, $380,000.

Luis A. Rojas and Keishla M. Apon te-Rojas to Rana Aljammal, 420 Main St., Unit 53, $177,000.

Mary Jean Ryan, estate, and Nancy Jean Gallerani Busque, repre sentative, to Natalie Yanina, 17-H Mansion Woods Drive, Unit H, $234,000.

Richard Michael Brock and Sher ida Barbara Brock to Adarberto Morales and Elaina Ann Morales, 58 Kathy Terrace, $430,000.

AMHERST

McDowell Holdings LLC, to Debra K. Utting and George L. Utting, 32 Gray St., $820,000.

Amherst College and Trustees of Amherst College to Catherine Victoria Infante and Jose Maria Infante Buron, 263 South Pleasant St., $390,000.

Nucella LLC, to Boxwood Valley Properties LLC, 233 Strong St., $355,000.

ASHFIELD

John E. Madocks, “aka” John Madocks, to Annelise Jane Matias, 447 Watson Spruce Corner Road, $700,000.

BELCHERTOWN

Brian A. Bachand and Jessi ca Bolduc to Luan Correa De Sa E Benevides, 60 Sabin St., $400,000.

Jane A. Martel to Edson Miranda and Lidianne M. Miranda, 38 Pine brook Drive, $330,000.

Seth I. Hussey and Kirstin A. Hussey to Nancy T. Cebula, 94 Channel Drive, $361,000.

Brenden N. Normand to Brenden N. Normand and Riley E. Cook, 192 Jensen St., and 192 Jensen Road, $100.

Alfred L. Detour and Linda A. Rac icot to Alfred L. Detour and Cristen Lenard Detour, State Street, $100. Andrey Korchevskiy to George Sutherland and Irma Sutherland, 165 Bardwell St., $475,000.

Edward P. Morrin to William Blackwood III, Old Pelham Road, $24,500.

Thomas H. Jurkowski and Jacque line Jurkowski to James P. Sweet and Lydia Beaudrie Sweet, 40 Old Sawmill Road, $554,900.

Yuyan Jiang and YuYu Chen to GR&T Company Inc., 128 Board man St., $300,000.

BERNARDSTON

Holly Holloway, personal represen tative of the Estate of Sharon C. Powers, to David Earl Shippa, 47 Gill Road, $175,000.

BRIMFIELD

Alice M. Poirier and Diane M. Poirier to Anthony R. Ardizzoni and Mikayla K. Ardizzoni, Lot B, 159 Paige Hill Road, $95,000.

CHESTER

Daniel J. Cavanaugh and Jutta M. Cavanaugh to Gregory Hudon and Judith Hudon, Lot 1-1 Ingell Road, $68,000.

CHESTERFIELD

Irene A. Wallace to John Wallace, Deborah Cardillo, Donald Wallace and Cathy Rettig, 13 Don Emerson Road, $100.

CHICOPEE

Albert J. Santamaria Jr., trustee, Dianne E. Santamaria, trustee, and Albert J. Santamaria Jr. Family Trust, trustee of, to Paschalia Zantouliadis, 621 Broadway St., $237,000.

Alycar Investments LLC, to Abel Millet, 85 Hilton St., $255,000.

Barbara J. Gazda to Donald E. O’Connor and Jodi E. Albertson, 149 Haven Ave., $299,000.

Center Group LLC, trustee, and 50 Springfield Street Realty Trust to Blythewood Property Management LLC, and Flying Monkey LLC, 46 Springfield St., $380,000.

Christopher Grant to Michelle Pan eto and Abel J. Fermin, 20 Gilbert Ave., $300,000.

Dnepro Properties LLC, to Anthony Rodgers, 25 Clarendon Ave., $226,000.

Douglas G. Small, Carol Ann Small, Carol Ann Skala and Rodney J. Small to Leslie Goodwin Boardman and Lauren Mayer, 18 Mitchell Drive, Unit #S2, $170,000.

Gregg Alan Parenteau to Justin A. Stratton and Marybeth Stratton, 111 Gill St., $241,200.

John McCormack and Sandra McCormack to Jorge L. Severino, 1195-1197 Grattan St., $303,000.

Kahn-Chicopee L L C, and Kahn-Chicopee LLC, to GR Chi copee Memorial Land LLC, 1339 Memorial Drive, $1,400,000.

Lak Family Trust, trustee of, and Lynn A. Lak, trustee, to Soraia N. Abdulbaki and Khaled Salem Abdulbaki, 43 Wildermere St., $315,000.

Lucas Real Estate LLC, to SN Property & Management LLC, 366 Chicopee St., $525,000.

Lycaste LLC, to Ventura Cruz, 187 Prospect St., $345,000.

Paul R. Acosta to Aleksandr Yarmolenko, 121 Dejordy Lane, $345,000.

Paula A. Pepin, Sharlene T. Pepin and Paul A. Pepin to Kenneth P. Ritchott, 100 Raylo St., $100.

Peter Mitchell to Caya A. Henry, 73 Buckley Boulevard, $220,000.

Property Advantage Inc., to Arie lies M. Diaz Diaz, 30 Olivine St., $250,000.

CUMMINGTON

Homer L. Montgomery and Fran ces M. Montgomery to Michael G. George, 337 Berkshire Trail, $347,000.

DEERFIELD

Stillwater Properties LLC, to Northern Enterprises LLC, 357 Greenfield Road, $310,000.

Jeongtae Son to Yanhua Deng, 69A Mill Village Road, Unit 8A Mountainview Condominium, $295,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cynthia L, Picknally to Mikayla Rice and Brian Gonzalez, 23 Pow der Hill Road, $325,000.

HB1 Alternative Holdings LLC, to Kenny Thai, 9 Redin Drive, $230,000.

Ronald E. Moody to Gerard J. Rathe Jr., and Jenna M. Rathe, 113 Mapleshade Ave., $385,000.

EASTHAMPTON

Judy D. Peloquin to North Harlow 2 LLC, 11-13 Liberty St., $500,000. Five Industrial Lofts LLC, to Non otuck Resource Associates Inc., 5 Ferry St., $668,000.

Tia Polana and Scott DeLoach to Scott Demeo and Ashlynn L. Cedrone, 264 Loudville Road, $320,000.

Jessie M. Meyers and Carrie L. Meyers to Sarah Morrison and Patrick Magee, 6 North Hampshire St., $423,000.

David R. Boyle and Lisa A. Boyle to Anne-Marie E. Sheerman, trustee, Dawn Maria West, trustee, and Sheerman-West Revocable Trust, 10 David Richardson Circle, $342,000.

GILL

Nicholette J. Vassar and Paul D. Vassar to Cecilia Demers and Kyle A. Demers, 294 French King High way, $410,000.

GOSHEN

Alexander L. Denys to Dwight V. Baghdoyan and Susan I. Zuroff, Hyde Hill Road, $100,000.

Robert D. Raymond and Dina L. Raymond to Dustin A. Bernier, West Shore Drive, $20,000.

GRANBY

Nationwide Abstract LLC, to Nicolas C. Adair, 5 Darrel Ave., $217,500.

William E. Chapdelaine to 185 W. State St. LLC, 185 West State St. $825,000.

Edward C. Shyloski & Sons Inc., to Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC, Carver Street, $65,000.

GRANVILLE

Granville Town to David Haas, North Lane, $25,000.

GREENFIELD

Jennifer M. Bartak to Samantha Brooks and Ayron Hemingway Sr., 39 Newell Pond Road, $290,000.

Jennifer M. Knapp and Steven M. Knapp to Keith Cosimini, 438 Mohawk Trail, $215,000.

Danny Mason and Jody Sieben to Debra Carol Fitzsimmons and John R. Fitzsimmons II, 37 Mary Potter Lane, $475,000.

Teresa Mason to Paul J. Surpitski and Yanyan Zheng Surpitski, 52A Prospect Street, Unit 5 Highland

Park Condominium, $145,000. Meghan S. Carroll and Katharine D. Walker to Maureen Beeltje, 61 Silver St., $307,000.

Rebecca G. Clack, “fka” Rebecca G. Devino-Shaw, and Roland J. Clack to Brandy L. Black, 81 Devens St., $242,500.

Deborah S. Chown to Rebecca G. Clack and Roland J. Clack, 22 Lunt Drive, $284,000.

Brenda Young and Tony W. Young to Muhammad Hamayun, 56-58 Devens St., $286,000.

John S. Carpenter, personal repre sentative of the Estate of Sheila M. Carpenter, to Anna Louise Joseph, “aka” Anna L. Joseph, and Harry Jay Larocque, 686 Bernardston Road, $500,000.

HADLEY

Anthony T. Krzystofik, trustee, An thony T. Krzystofik and Krzystofik Irrevocable Trust to Raymond Pid geon and Michele Pidgeon, Bristol Lane, Bristol Lane, 4 Quinlan Drive, Bristol Lane, Bristol Lane, 4 Quin lan Drive, Bristol Lane, $435,000.

E&A I&G Campus Plaza LP, E&A Campus Plaza GP LLC, general partner, Edens LP, and Edens GP LLC, general partner, to Hadley Campus Plaza LLC, 438-454 Rus sell St., $27,205,000.

Aaron T. Soules and Lauren C. Soules to Galen Jackson and Jennifer S. Pigott, 1 Laurana Lane, $711,000.

HAMPDEN

David M. Hernandez to Domenico Cerasani and Faith D. Garbecki, 12 Middlefield Drive, $400,000.

Dorothy Cabral to David M. Syrek, 57 Woodland Drive, $245,000.

HATFIELD

Frederick L. Cresson, trusett, and Cresson Investment Trust to Heath er Elizabeth Riverstone, 62 Main St., $229,000.

Levin G. Dupree to Shane Kendall Lavoie and Ellen Lavoie, 36 N. Hat field Road and 36 North Hatfield Road, $434,000.

HEATH

Scott W. Prior, “aka” Scott Prior, to Nellie Jane Prior, 101 Hosmer Road, $82,935.55.

Andrew C. Jarrett to Mark Choquette, 7 Arrowhead Drive, $10,000.

HOLLAND

Cesar I. Merida and Jeffrey D. Merida to Beau X. Boudreau and Courtney A. Gatta, Lot 9 Vinton Road, $55,000.

HOLYOKE

Antonio Cerasuolo to Juan Polanco, 1015 Hampden St., $257,000.

David T. Larose and John P. Larose to Michelle Merola and Eliza beth O’Connell, 4 Valley Heights, $250,000.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Erudite Realty Trust, trustee of, to Yuting Huang, 55 Fairfield Ave., $275,000.

Joao Manuel Ribeiro to Roberto Camacho, 92 Brook St., $60,000.

Kestrel Land Trust Inc., to Holyoke City, Old Jarivs Avenue, $300,000.

Liz D. Martinez, Maribel Ortiz, Pedro Rivera and Ariel Esparra to Yasmin Thahir, 2027-2029 Northampton St., $305,000.

Robert Wagner to Anthony Szeto and Mian Wang, 7 Maple Crest Cir Unit 7f, $133,700.

Rosemary Leduc to Alycar Invest ments LLC, 11-13 Hampshire St., $130,000.

HUNTINGTON

Charlcy G. Oleksak to Aaren Haw ley and Kelly L. Hawley, Worthing ton Road, $18,000.

Jason Stover and Jennifer Stover to Dennis Nolt and Suella Nolt, 50 Littleville Road, $210,000.

Heather E. Simmons to Audrey M. Smith, 27 Searle Road, $334,000.

LEVERETT

Alexander Wise and Erica Wise to Jennifer E. Jackowitz, 218 North Leverett Road, $235,000.

LEYDEN

Brianna K. Inman and Katherine E. Stebbins, trustees of the Birch Mountain Farm Irrevocable Trust, to Arnold J. Egloff and Katherine E. Stebbins, Coates Road, $18,000.

LONGMEADOW

Hampden View Real Estate LLC, to Constance E. Tompkins, 14 Green Hill Road, $550,000.

John J. McQuade Jr., and Jane E. Miliotis to Cullen White and Elena Monroe, 132 Coventry Lane, $565,000.

Karen M. Lazeration to Stephen Lynch and Catherine Neil Lynch, 878 Longmeadow St., $1,135,000.

Mark E. Jason and Janet W. Jason to Emily L. Camparone, 55 Vis count Road, $500,000.

Stephen Boyle to Erick Rodriguez and Alison Dessert, 66 Lincoln Road, $471,000.

LUDLOW

Antonio M. Canoa and Yvette G.

Canoa to Danny Canoa and Lily Canoa, 18 Victor St., $189,500.

Apex Bank to Derek G. Lillis, 128 Prospect Gardens, $260,000.

Bethany Ann Ketchale to Mathew Gonzalez and Amethyst Gonzalez, 7 Haswell Circle, $330,000.

Constance M. Cramton, Mark E. Ouellette and Keith A. Ouellette to Ana C. Fernandes, 49 Prospect St., $225,000.

John Portelada to Amir Antar and Sharon Antar, 63 Prospect St., $276,000.

Lynne Rogers to Stephen Alex ander Kunz and Kathleen Louise Kunz, 884 Poole St., $572,500.

Matthew J. Roberts, representative, and James A Roberts, estate, to Zachary P. Button, 217 Cady St., $225,000.

Peter J. Kielbasa, trustee, and Lyon Street Trust, trustee of, to Vicas Properties Investments LLC, 1385 Lyon St., $320,000.

Whitetail Wreks LLC, to Ryan B. Churchill and Julie A. Churchill, Lot 63 Balsam Hill Road, $178,900.

MONSON

Allen Realty Trust, trustee of, Arthur G. Allen, trustee, and Heather L. Koch, trustee, to Frederick Mc Donald, Lot A1, Woodridge Road, $45,000.

Irving Theodore Arnold, trustee, Arnold Family Trust, trustee of, and Irving T. Arnold Sr., to Karen White, 38 Crest Road, $280,000.

Jason C. Vedovelli and Karrie L. Vedovelli to Ashley Perodin and Zachery Tingdahl, 132 Wales Road, $350,000.

Joanna G. Sorreiro, representative, Debra J. Vitale, representative, Angela Marie Lovett, estate, and Angela M. Lovett, estate, to Ryan A. Sprague and Hayley E. Sprague, 86 Wilbraham Road, $355,000.

John A. Talmadge and Kimberly A. Talmadge to Dominique M. Russin and Katyana M. Russin, 5 Washing ton St., $400,000.

Louis J. Adams, representative, Susan M. Klassanos, estate, and Susan Marie Klassanos, estate, to Christopher D. Maxwell and Susan Flatten Maxwell, 75 Munn Road, $340,000.

Marjorie T. Bleeg and Marjorie Bleeg Smith to Zachary A. Plescia and Alexa L. Kravarik, 142 Moulton Hill Road, $335,000.

Money Source Inc., to Peter Mastrototoro, 184 Bumstead Road, $239,900.

MONTAGUE

Benjamin River Leinfelder to Marc A. Burdick, 130 Millers Falls Road, $38,000.

Stillwater Properties LLC, to North ern Enterprises LLC, 3 Bridge St., $111,000.

Josephine A. Emery and Paul J. Emery to Caitlin Hannum and John Hannum III, 33 Coolidge Ave., $245,000.

Larry J. Couch to Keith A. Thornton and Jasmine T. Ward, 114 Millers Falls Road, $265,000.

NEW SALEM

Elizabeth K. Bergantino and Robert A. Bergantino to Jennifer M. Koonz and Robert L. Koonz, 206 West St., $575,000.

Lori-Jo Oliver and Richard H. Oliver to Bruce Steven Verney and Kay Ellen Verney, West Main Street/ West Street, $95,000.

NORTHAMPTON

Vicki Arnould to Andrei A. Izurov, 768 Burts Pits Road, $475,000.

Brian P. Joyce, personal representa tive, and Wilva Ruth Joyce, estate, to Brian P. Joyce, Berkshire Terrace, $18,600.

Sunwood Development Corp., to Matthew Smith and Lauren Gottschalk, 140 Emerson Way, $1,010,000.

267 Crescent Street LLC, to 267 Crescent LLC, 267 Crescent St., $1,170,000.

Lonann M. Patenaude and Lisa Mary Ruggiero, attorney-in-fact, to Alise Will, 111 Hinckley St., $340,000.

Jeffrey M. Gnatek to Thomas Hulley and Katherine Severini, 262 North Main St., $318,000.

Emerson Way LLC, to Jayme A. Winell, 797B Burts Pit Road, $230,000.

Barbara P. S. Takahashi, Barbara S. Takahashi, Barbara P. Takahashi to Barbara P. S. Takahashi, trust ee, and Barbara P. S. Takahashi Revocable Trust, 70 Bancroft Road, $100.

David F. Guild and Tara A. Guild to Luke C. Brown and Danielle S. Baker, 10 Ward Ave., $1,215,650.

Barbour Properties LLC, to Sara J. Glaberson and Lauren F. Friedman, 575 Bridge Road, $285,000.

Edward J. Cheal, trustee, Anne E. Roberge, trustee, and 81 Laurel Park Realty Trust to Paul Powell, 81 Laurel Park, $235,000.

Susan M. Bell, trustee, and Susan M. Bell Revocable Trust, to Eileen Remmers, 399 Bridge Road, $315,000.

Katherine Sigelman, Katherine Sigelman, personal representative, and Patricia McDonagh, estate, to Breanne Rose Lucy and Christo pher Frederick Allison, 70

Deeds

Washington Ave., $751,000.

NORTHFIELD

Stillwater Properties LLC, to North ern Enterprises LLC, 91 Main St., $229,000.

Kathleen A. Smith to Raymond McIsaac Jr., and Wanda McIsaac, 34 Meadow Road, “fka” 12 Meadow Road, $268,000.

Jane M. Kunhardt to Cassandra L. Brown and Christopher Hinkle, 201 Winchester Road. $525,000.

Emily J. Koester to Debra Ryder and Scott Ryder, 294 Birnam Road, $313,000.

ORANGE

Kaitlyn Hughes and Robert L. Hughes to Derek K. Vescovi, 60 Fountain St., $250,000.

PALMER

Claudine Gilbert, trustee, Sophie Chudy Revocable Indenture Of Trust Of, trustee of, and Sophie W. Chudy Revocable Indenture Of Trust Of, trustee of, to Mario N. Giordano Jr., and Mechealea Gior dano, 2069 High St., $299,500.

George T. Morgado, Maria E. Morgado and Maria M. Morgado to Michael K. Walker, 110 Springfield St., $185,000.

Global Control LLC, to Adam Waw rzyk, 1118 Park St., $120,000.

Mike Swiatek, Holly Swiatek and Michael Swiatek to Melissa Mae Bolduc, 1037 Pine St., $315,000.

Ryan A. Sprague and Hayley E. Sprague to Lynette Desmarais and Luz Morales, 123 Belchertown St., $285,000.

SHUTESBURY

W.D. Cowls Inc., to Jonathan the Ninth LLC, Oak Knoll Drive and Great Pines Drive, $10,120.

SOUTH HADLEY

J. N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc., to Gary Mikalson, Bonnie Mikalson and Margo H. Lombardi, 12 Lyon Green. $540,000.

Carole L. Babbitt, Michelle M. Cory, Suzanne L. Crosby and Sharyn L. Babbitt to Michelle to Michelle Theroux, 152 Pine Grove Drive, $290,000.

French Property Management LLC, to KMAK LLC, and Bernash Realty LLC, 18 Lamb St., $180,000.

Matthew Burke to Leon P. Wetherell Jr., 330 Newton St., $335,000.

Christine J. Walton, trustee, and Walton Family Trust to Wayne E. Walton, 8 Prospect St., $415,000.

Brita M. Brault, Lisa M. Clooney and Shane L. Kouflie to Sarah E. McCarthy and Abigail L. Girardin, 110 Amherst Road, $275,000.

George E. Como, trustee, and George E. Como Irrevocable Trust to Laura Woz, 185 Pine Grove Drive, $283,000.

Amanda Rodriguez and David Wendt to Nicholas W. West, 33 Carlton St., $287,500.

Russell R. Foisy and Frances J. Foisy to Mary Konefal and Kevin Romani, 16 Lathrop St., $575,000.

Paul Snopek, Hazel R. Snopek, Paul Snopek, attorney-in-fact, Sylvia A. Snopek, personal representative, Michael S. Snopek, estate, Sylvia A. Snopek, Samantha Snopek, Kevin Snopek, Virginia P. Snopek, Virginia P. Snopek, personal representative, and Lynn S. Mercier to Joseph R. Snopek Jr., Paula Jean Holmes and Joseph J. Holmes, 24 West Summit St., $245,000.

SOUTHAMPTON

Denise A. Plouffe to George Plouffe and Elizabeth Lynn Plouffe, 25 Gunn Road, $80,000.

Karl B. Weckstrom and Mary Ann Weckstrom to Dylan Bean and Jacob Bean, 256 College Highway, $370,000.

Thomas E. Neill and Margaret A. Neill to Patrick R Neill, 18 Thomas Circle, $475,000.

Nancy Davison, John Davison and Nancy A. Davison to Thomas E. Neill and Margaret A. Neill, 22 Pomeroy Meadow Road, $360,000.

Norton Garfinkle and Isabel Minard, attorney-in-fact, to Richard Dahdah, 301 Fomer Road, $81,500.

Janet M. Griffin to Robert S. Wal ters III, and Simone D. Peet, County Road and Elsewhere, $385,000.

SOUTHWICK

Joseph M. Santaniello and Anthony Santaniello to Mark A. Nutting and Jodi L. Nutting, 37 Tannery Road, $310,000.

Kyle P. Davidson, Melissa J. David son and Melissa J. Strycharz to Eric Kershaw and Emily Benerakis, 4 Maple St., $260,000.

Loretta F. Yargeau to Susan Jeanne Kneeskern, 22 Woodland Ridge Road, $475,000.

Roman Shtefan and Natalia Shtefan to Cedrick Giberson and Mariah Giberson, 17 Granaudo Circle, $452,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Angel Quinones Jr., to Sheena Meshell Bernard, 110 Navajo Road,

$245,000.

Bernadina L. Van Deusen to Andre L. Ferreira Marques, 69 Bangor St., $250,000.

Charles E. Weber to Charles E. Weber and Todd Alan Blais, 1619 Carew St., $100.

Christphor J. Morrison Jr., and Kath leen M. Morrison to Prakash Pariyar, Ganga Pariyar and Meena Das, 124 Gillette Ave., $320,000.

Doris A. Arias and Roberto W. Arias to Samantha Maria Thompson, 109 Clantoy St., $245,000.

Elias A. Acuna to Jose Cruse Rive ra, 17-19 Langdon St., $310,000.

Eliel Gonzalez and Lisandra Gonza lez to Alton O. Brown and Romoya M. Simpson, 11 Gardens Drive, $290,000.

Elvis Y. Feliz to Eleonicio Ysrael Diaz and Eridania Altagracia Marte, 49 Bryant St., $330,000.

Equity Trust Co., custodian, Robert Lareau and Robert Lareau Ira to Jose A. Blanco, 28 McKnight St., $287,000.

Essie L. Alexander, representative, and Leroy Sullivan, estate, to Jose Garcia, 258 Jasper St., $180,000.

Eve M. Littmann to Edwin I. Perez and Amy L. Hennihan, 39 Redfern Drive, $240,000.

Faye H. Chou to Tina M. Chan dler EA Inc., 1206 Boston Road, $290,000.

Felice Grosso to Northeast Asset Management, 145 Powell Ave., $177,000.

Felicita Ayala, Brizeida Delgado and Teofilo Perez Flores to Lyzzma rie Mathieu, 126-128 White St., $302,000.

Gerardo Bonilla and Gerardo Bonil lia to Winners O LLC, 254-256 Main St., $450,000.

Hector Rivera and Maritza Rivera to Myia L. Murphy, 51-53 Abbe Ave., $310,000.

Helen H. Papandricopoulos, repre sentative, Panagiotis H. Tsairidis, estate, Peter H. Tsairidis, estate, and Peter Tsairidis, estate, to Kendy Capois Concepcion, 314 Chapin Terrace, $230,000.

James W. Fiore and Darlene Fiore to Christopher Brown, 114 Almira Road, $224,900.

Jeffrey W. Puffer and Jennifer M. Puffer to Mark Gonsalves, 12 Cres cent Hill, $375,000.

Jeffrey W. Zabel to Maribel Reyes, 161 Marmon St., $270,000.

Joan M. Durkin to Rosanna M. Greening, 36 Clement St., $225,000.

John F. Quinn to Paul James, 190 Arthur St., $251,000.

Joseph M. Pacella, Aileen Sulli van-Pacella and Aileen Sullivan Pacella to Liz A. Hodge, 151-153 Monrovia St., $360,000.

Judith A. Vander-Lugt to Willie Howard, 235 State St., Unit 324, $155,000.

Kim Thompson, Celeste E. John son, Amani K. Brown, Amanikalish Brown, Kim J. Thompson, Lisa M. Thompson Howard and Lisa Marie Howard to Lisa M. Thompson How ard, 16 Bretton Road, $164,000.

Luis F. Olmeda to William D. Comiskey, 92 Woodmont St., $180,000.

Maria Filomena Batista-Paulino, Ana Maria Batista-Pires and Almer inda A. Batista to James Monue Kerkulah and Amelia Kerkulah, 19 Rapalus St., $257,000.

Martha Victorio to Shaina Canales, Jeff Saintilus and Sharon Cabezu do, 118-120 White St., $308,000.

Mary T. Popko to Anthony M. Santaniello, 114-116 Slater Ave., $280,000.

Mitzvah Management LLC, trustee, and Greenwood Realty Trust, trustee of, to Tiffany Soule Thiri, 70 Temple St., Unit 70-3, $100,000.

Nicolas M. Monte to Lawrence Pellegrini, 25 Yorktown Drive, $240,000.

Noemi J. Cruz to Arslan Asif and Aisha Navabjan Shah, 63 Peer St., $227,000.

Omicron Investments LLC, to 1626 Bay Street LLC, 276 Cottage St., $195,000.

Opus Durum LLC, to Kelnate Realty LLC, 411 Belmont Ave., $210,000.

Osvaldo Santiago to Darwing Rodriguez, 211-213 Chapin Terrace, $326,000.

Paulo M. Norberto and Silvia Norberto to Greitcha M. Velez, 76 Enfield St., #78, $275,000.

Prime Partners LLC, to Yaritza Marie Marquez and Sonia Sanchez, 1129 Temby St., $250,000.

RWM Real Estate Investment LLC, to Vivienne Henderson, 560 Union St., $182,000.

Ryan Randall Realty LLC, and Kmak LLC, to Luis Joel Villafane Ortiz and Diana Laureano, 112 Quaker Road, $270,000.

Springfield City to Anthony Brice, ES Nelson Ave., $8,925.

Suezet A. Palmer to Maureen Morgan-Bolan, 142 Marion St., $320,000.

Tascon Homes LLC, to Johanna Pena, 45 Ruthven St., $260,000.

U S Bank Trust, trustee, and Bun galow Series IV Trust, trustee of, to Ibraham Khalid, 121 Albemarle St., $142,000.

Van Tran to Cindy Tai, 10 Common wealth Ave., $315,000.

Ventura Cruz to Juan Timoteo Nunez Jr., 34-36 Pasadena St., $330,000.

Woodside Realty LLC, to John F. Quinn, 567 Nassau Drive, Unit 567,

$240,000.

Yunyi Liu to Dennis Benoit, 51 Acushnet Ave., $300,000.

Zusha E. Rodriguez, Zusha E. Loza da and Jose A. Lozada to Dorothy Jean Thomas, 1247 Page Boulevard, $240,000.

SUNDERLAND

Barbara A. Skibiski to MFBH LLC, 41 Amherst Road, $1,000,000.

WARE

Manomednet LLC, to MJ Proper ty Solutions LLC, 37 Pulaski St., $390,000.

Alan R. Goodman to Donald Wil liams, Upper North St., $125,000.

Judith E. Aversa, Robert A. Aversa and Robert A. Aversa Sr., to Robert A. Aversa Sr., Judith E. Aversa and Robert A. Aversa Jr., 42 Shoreline Drive, $100.

Shannon M. Juda, Daniel C. Juda and Shannon M. Costigan to Shannon M. Juda, 4 Winslow Road, $25,000.

Ian McMartin to Dawn D. Hamel, 9 Webb Court, $100.

Stephen L. Motyka to Andrew C. Kenyon and Cheyene D. Kenyon, 20 Gilbertville Road, $205,000.

John C. Allard to Dominick Marti nez, 74 Pulaski St., $125,000.

WARWICK

Kimberly A. Smith and Scott M. Williams to Getaway Wagon Wheel LLC, 909 Wendell Road, $1,600,000.

WENDELL

Anna-Jean Marsh and Robert T. Marsh Sr, to Alistair MacMartin, 10 Center St., $125,000.

Mark G. Arnold, personal repre sentative of the Estate of Gordon D. Arnold, “aka” Gordon Davies Arnold, to Lynne C. Davis, Brandon Reed, Cailyn Reed and Douglas B. Tanner, Jennison Road and Locks Hill Road, $58,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Angela Latour to Michael Carlson and Sara Vanasse, 146 Upper Bev erly Hills, $260,000.

Angelica Properties LLC, to Premier Home Builders Inc., Hillcrest Ave., $70,000.

Gregory H. Boisvere and Dianne M. Boisvere to Richard Benoit and Lisa M. Benoit, 240 Sibley Ave., $365,000.

Jane R. Bragga to Cornerstone Homebuying LLC, 84 Van Horn St., $130,000.

Nataliya Tumasyan to Maire Lewis,

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43 Piper Road, $291,000.

WESTFIELD

Briarwood Eleven LLC, to AJ Capi tal Realty Trust, trustee of, and Alex Vilkhovoy, trustee, 78 Franklin St., $975,000.

Janet M. Griffin to Robert S. Wal ters III, and Simone D. Peet, 133 Old County Road, $385,000.

Matthew G. Schulte, Susan Corri

gan Schulte and Susan Corrigan to Kiana Marie Stowell, 119 Union St., Unit 6, $206,000.

Peter Strniste and Barbara Strniste to Charles MacWilliams, Maria MacWilliams and David MacWil liams, 82 King St., $298,000.

Susan Plummer and Robert Plummer to Scott Lemme and Bonnie Lemme, 53 Pontoosic Road, $380,000.

WESTHAMPTON

George R. Munson and Linda G. Munson to EDS Enterprises LLC, 68 Reservoir Road, $165,000.

Meehan Estates Inc., to Gen2 West LLC, 80 Easthampton Road, $552,389.

Meehan Properties Inc., to Gen2 West LLC, Hooker Road, $342,123.

Meehan Const. Co. Inc., and Northampton Sand & Gravel Inc. to Gen2 West LLC, 42 Perry Hill Road, $1,605,488.

WILBRAHAM

AC Homebuilding LLC, to Gary Desrosiers and Suzanne Des rosiers, 54 Sandalwood Drive, Unit 54, $100,000.

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Pillows can help give sofa new life

By Jura Koncius The Washington Post

TIRED OF THE TWO matching pillows anchoring the corners of my flax-colored sofa, I decided I needed a crash course in Pillows 101. I’d seen enough enticing Instagram posts from tastemakers to convince me that it was time to change up my very traditional look. Deploying a variety of pillow shapes, sizes and tex tures is the best way to elevate and personalize one of the largest pieces of furniture in your home, according to design professionals, who have no shortage of opinions on pillow choice and placement.

“Pillows show your person ality in a funny way, sort of like art and decorative objects and textiles,” says textile designer John Robshaw, known for his indigo, hand-blocked and ikat print pillows. “A sofa with a pillow on each corner is really boring. Get your personality out there and add in some dif ferent styles, colors and sizes.”

Beth Diana Smith, a New Jersey designer, agrees. “The worst is a matchy-matchy look, like a green sofa with green pillows,” she says. “It makes it feel lazy and unimaginative and creates a very boring look. The goal is for your pillows to feel curated.”

Your room will look more polished with groupings of decorative pillows (sometimes

called “throw” or “toss” pil lows to differentiate from bed pillows) in the middle of a sofa or at either end.

“The right and left side of the sofa do not have to match,” says Nicole Fisher of BNR Interiors in New York. “It’s an easy way to introduce a little bit of pattern without a big commitment.” And remember: Designers often say groups of odd numbers are best, so go with three, five or seven pillows, depending on whether you have a petite love seat or an oversize sectional.

If you’re not comfortable mixing and matching on your own, some makers, including Robshaw, offer pillow bundles: an assortment of pieces (often three to five) that a profession al has chosen because they work well together.

As for where to find them, pillows are available at many retailers and from Etsy makers. You can also buy fabrics and sew them yourself or have them made by a local profes sional. Smith likes the selec tion at Jungalow, as well as the vast options from HomeGoods.

Fisher likes the off-the-rack pil lows from CB2, Crate & Barrel and RH.

We asked Robshaw, Smith and Fisher for ideas on how to strengthen your pillow game. Here are five tips.

1. Treat your sofa like a canvas

A cream or gray sofa is the

perfect neutral for assembling pillows that express your style. If you like a calming natural palette, stick with the tone of your upholstery, adding interest with pillows of various shapes and in different textures, weaves, tweeds and tone-on-tone prints, Robshaw says. If you’re not afraid to go bold, pick a color, then exper iment with multiple shades of that color. Or mix several col ors that pick up hues of other objects in the room. “The most important thing is to make sure there is one cohesive color throughout all of your pillows,” Fisher says.

2. Consider the sofa’s function

If the sofa is for relaxing and watching TV, make sure you have comfortable pillows with washable covers in cotton or linen. Keep pets and children in mind, too; a chunky knit or faux fur is not ideal for anyone with cats, for example, and silk or velvet is not a good choice if you have kids who eat on the sofa.

3. Be mindful of scale

“On sofas, people often err on smaller-size pillows. I like to go bigger,” says Robshaw, who is a fan of 26-inch square pil lows. “Scaling up your pillows on a sofa makes it fun and dra matic. It’s more comfortable to have a big cushion behind you,” he says. If you have a long sofa, vary the shapes. A rectangle or kidney-shaped pillow allows you to “have a change of scale and make it vi sually exciting,” Robshaw says. One statement shape that has been popping up on Instagram recently is a ball. Check out the velvet sphere from CB2 or Athena Calderone’s shearling

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Donna E. Frederick to Vincent Castello and Ashley Castello, 905 Glendale Road, $305,000.

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Thomas D. Christensen, represen tative, and Dale Warren Chris tensen, estate, to Raymond D. Plouffe, 16 Bruuer Ave., $286,000.

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The right combination of throw pillows can help an old sofa feel like new. (AMAZON)

spherical pillow from Crate & Barrel.

4. Don’t use the same fabric and color as your uphol stery

Smith says that a green velvet sofa with green velvet pillows is not a good look; neither is a black leather sofa with black leather pillows. She blames furniture retailers for promot ing that matchy-matchy look, because many still include two matching pillows in the same fabric and color with the purchase of a sofa. Smith suggests being more thought ful about your choices and seeking different materials, colors or patterns. For a leather sofa, velvet pillows will soften the look. On velvet sofas, she gravitates toward cottons and woven materials for contrast.

5. Take your time arrang ing them

Arranging pillows is sort of like creating a gallery wall,

Robshaw says. “You put different sizes together and decide what looks dinky next to what or what color looks good next to the other,” he says. “It’s a process.” You could make the process fun and get other opinions by having a pillow party: Buy a bunch of pillows you like, whether they are related by color or theme, and invite a friend or two over for a showing, trying different combinations on for size. Any thing that doesn’t work, return. Smith says it’s important to test the pillow combos you come up with, especially if you are mixing prints, which can be tricky. “Make sure the size of the patterns vary. They can’t all be big prints; you have to mix up small, medium and large ones,” Smith says. “It’s even hard for a designer to visualize how pillows will work together without trying it. You need to see it with the sofa.”

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BASEBALL, Football Basketball & Hockey cards, 1950’s-present, 50 to 90% off, selling boxes for $.5 BUYING ALL SPORTS CARDS, RETIRED KOREAN WAR VET 413-596-5783

GAZEBO 12x10, 4 sided netting, new in box, $500. Call 413-589-0249.

Governor Winthrop 2 piece desk, drawers, glass bookcase, built 1940. $500. Call 413-536-7996

Lowrey Royale Organ, beaut., walnut finish, incl. Tufted bench, cost $60K, ask. $2,025. 413-519-8108

ShowgunMountainBike,7 speed,24’’frame,blue& white, used twice, paid $276.00havereceipt,asking $175.00. 413-537-7306

White Kenmore Refrigerator, side by side, perf. cond., 30x36x69H. $400. Call 413-782-7956

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Patriots leather Carl Banks coat, XL (new zipper) pictures avail. Great shape, $100.00. Call 413-313-3658 LOVESEAT

good condition Madres Plaid, $75.00/B.O. Call 413-782-4620

Snow Thrower, Husqvarba 24’’ like new $1,250. Chainsaw, $200. Call 413-967-5188

Acorn Stairlift, asking $600. Call 413-231-6944

Invacare semi auto single bed, $630. Power Hoyer lift, $1125. Tilt shower chair $1035. Fixed shower chair $315. 413-429-8317