IN THE GARDEN WITH LEE REICH: Rosemary from the kitchen to the garden, F3
GARDEN NOTES: Christ mas decorations in Stor rowton Village, F3
ANTIQUES & COLLECTING: What do horses, dogs and beer have in common? F6
MORTGAGE RATES: U.S. mortgage rate slips to 6.49%, F7
WMASS DEEDS, F7
PROJECT OF THE WEEK: Classic convertible for guests, F10
By Jura Koncius and Jada Yuan The Washington Post
EVERYONE IS FAMIL iar with those shiny glass mirror ball ornaments you can find at any big-box store, but this year, first lady Jill Biden hung actual mirrors on the trees of the White House’s Grand Foy er. Circular mirrors. Square mirrors. Lean in, and your face will appear, clear as day.
“That’s very purposeful, very intentional,” said Biden’s com munications director, Eliza beth Alexander. “It’s important for the first lady that people see themselves in the decor.”
In other words, the People’s House will be filled with re flections of the 50,000 visitors expected to come through the doors in the next four weeks — some for tours, others to attend the 20-plus planned holiday receptions, ramping up for the first time since the pandemic. The words “We the People”
— the first lady’s theme this year — hang over the entrance to the East Wing, and a copy of the Declaration of Indepen dence, printed in 1845, is on display in the library.
For their second Christmas in the White House, Biden con tinued her aim for a homier, more approachable decoration style than her predecessor, Me lania Trump. The East Colon nade, known during Trump’s time as the spooky corridor of blood red trees, is decorated to look like a wintry birch forest, with round white ornaments and crystal droplets hanging from the ceiling, and fresh (fake) snow on the ground.
Handmade woodland crea tures - a fox, a deer and an owl made of recycled cardboard
SEE WHITE HOUSE, PAGE F4
Above, in the State Dining Room, red-and-white-striped knit stockings with the names of first lady Jill Biden’s grand children. (DEMETRIUS FREEMAN / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Shown at left, ornaments containing self-portraits of students from across the country hang from a tree in the State Dining Room of the White House during a press preview of holiday decorations at the White House in Washington on Nov. 28. (PATRICK SEMANSKY / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Presidential pets Willow (the cat) and Commander (the dog) are represented in the decorations in the Vermeil Room. (DEMETRIUS FREEMAN / THE WASHINGTON POST)
lee reich | in the garden
HERB PLANTS rarely do as well on windowsills as might be inferred by all the hype potted thymes, chives and basils get this time of year. What I look for in an herb for indoor growing is a plant that thrives at cool room temperatures, is attractive, and has intense aroma and flavor. This rules out mint, which is too gangly, basil, which shivers in anything less than summer’s heat, and chives, which is too mild — one meal might decimate a clump. It doesn’t rule out rosemary, though.
Rosemary is a perennial shrub that grows wild on sun-drenched, chalky cliffs overlooking the Mediterra
nean Sea. There, the winters are cool, but never frigid, and the soil drains well, but never dries out. That’s somewhat like a sunny window (at least four hours worth of sun) in a cool room of a house.
Rosemary’s stiff leaves won’t dry out in the parched air of a home heated in winter but, rather, remind the plant of its native home.
Those stiff leaves don’t wilt, even if the plant gets too dry. I’ve lost more than one rosemary plant to forgetful watering. One day the plant looks fine. The next day the leaves drop off and the plant is dead. So don’t let the soil dry out; rosemary is not a cactus.
Rosemary is an attractive
potted plant whether grown as an informal shrub, or trained to the form of a small tree. Since the plant is a woody perennial, it can live for years
The Agawam Garden Club chose the parlor of the Gilbert House to decorate for this year’s Yuletide celebra tion at Storrowton Village. The Gilbert farmstead orig inally stood in West Brook field until 1927. Because the
town is believed to be the birthplace of asparagus in the new world, the club wanted to incorporate asparagus into the floral and green displays. Yuletide is open to the public through Dec. 10. Storrowton Village is located on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue.
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Nipping back some stems of rosemary prunes the plant and provides herbs for the kitchen. (LEE REICH PHOTO)
and fabric strips — pop out for a look. There are 77 Christ mas trees, 25 wreaths and more than 83,615 lights in this year’s display, the White House reported. “The values that unite us can be found all around you,” Biden said at an afternoon reception thank ing the 170 volunteers from across the country who worked almost around-the-clock for seven days to decorate the house. “A belief in possibility and optimism and unity. Room by room, we represent what brings us together during the holidays, and throughout the year.”
One very personal touch this year is in the China Room. The mantel and trees feature grease-spattered, handwrit ten recipes contributed by volunteers. At the center of the mantel are two of Jill Biden’s own family cards, one for apple crisp and one for pizzelle, tra ditional Italian waffle cookies. This year, two of Biden’s sisters volunteered for the decorating marathon. At the reception, Biden thanked volunteers for traveling so far to work so hard.
White House social secre tary Carlos Elizondo gave the Bidens a tour of the decora tions last weekend when they returned from their Thanks giving family vacation in Nantucket. “I look forward to this every year,” Elizondo said. “They were ecstatic and blown away by the beauty and how the house was transformed.”
The official White House tree, an 18½-foot concolor fir from a farm in Pennsylvania, reaches from floor to ceiling in
A gingerbread replica of the White House and a sugar cookie replica of Indepen dence Hall are on display in the State Dining Room of the White House during a press preview of holiday decorations on Nov. 28 in Washington.
the Blue Room, decorated with handmade birds from all 50 states as well as the six U.S. territories and D.C.
The true centerpiece this year, though, is the “We the Children” display in the State Dining Room, reflecting Biden’s career as an educator. Self-portraits created by stu dents of the 2021 Teachers of the Year from across the coun try have been fashioned into ornaments for the Christmas trees. “The first lady specifical ly wanted the project to include self-portraits because she wanted kids to see themselves in the holiday decor,” said Alexander. “I mean, my tree at home is covered with my kids’ art.” Red-and-white-striped knit stockings bearing the names, in green, of the Biden grandchildren hang from the mantel. Re-creations of first pets Commander (the dog) and Willow (the cat), wrapped in red scarves and sculpted from papier-mâché and recycled products such as burlap and fabrics, also greet guests as they exit the East Colonnade. A cheekier version of the Bidens’ German shepherd appears in
the “Kindness and Gratitude” themed Vermeil Room, peek ing out of a wrapped gift box while Willow rests nearby. The room includes boxes from Op eration Gratitude, a nonprofit organization that delivers care packages to first responders, deployed troops and military families. The whole look is meant “to feel approachable and accessible for people at home, so there’s several DIY elements,” Alexander said. Among them is a curtain of bells hanging from red and green ribbons in the windows of the Green Room. Real bells intermingle with DIY versions made of plastic cups and the tops of plastic wine glasses, spray-painted gold and hung from shower curtain rings.
Four national parks — Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Shenandoah — are highlighted in the East Room. The Red Room features stained-glass windows as well as a tower of candles, pink and red or chids (the first lady’s favorite flower) and fresh cranberries, a long-standing tradition in this space. The official gin
gerbread White House in the State Dining Room weighs 300 pounds and includes a sugar cookie reproduction of Phila delphia’s Independence Hall. A new menorah, constructed of wood removed from the White House during the Truman-era renovation in the 1950s, now graces the Cross Hall, where the Marine Band was playing holiday favorites near an arch of gold glass balls.
In late morning, the first lady held a round table about education with children from National Guard families in the Roosevelt Room, where the mantel had Christmas lights and garlands. Biden talked about how much her late son Beau’s daughter, Natalie, had missed him over the holidays when he was deployed to Iraq. They also discussed favorite Christmas movies. The kids voted for “Home Alone” and “Elf.” “I like the Snoopy one,” said Biden.
Planning for the Christmas decorations began last spring. (Imagine having to come up with eight different holiday themes for a two-term presi dency!) For her first go-round at the holiday decoration gig last year, Jill Biden’s theme was “Gifts from the Heart” and there were crackling fires throughout the mansion. The rooms, which smelled like fresh evergreens, were filled with shooting stars and peace doves. The gingerbread house honored the country’s front-line workers, depicting a hospital, police station and fire station. Each first lady puts her own spin on the holidays with themes, greens, garlands and insider stories reflecting both the times and their person
alities. Pat Nixon displayed a dollhouse made for Rutherford B. Hayes’s daughter under one of the trees. Betty Ford intro duced the traditional cranberry tree topiary in the Red Room in 1975, says former White House chief floral designer Laura Dowling.
Things aren’t always perfect. During Rosalynn Carter’s watch, chief floral designer Dottie Temple made della Rob bia style pyramids stacked with fresh apples, lemons, limes and kumquats for the State Dining Room. When Washington had one of its typical mid-Decem ber heat waves, fruit flies took over the room, according to Temple’s memoir “Flowers White House Style,” written with Stan Finegold.
And Nancy Reagan insisted on metallic snowflake orna ments made by teens from a drug rehab program she sup ported, even though her deco rator Ted Graber vetoed them, according to former chief flower designer Nancy Clarke’s book, “My First Ladies.”
Like many of us, the Bidens are having a busy holiday season now that masks don’t seem to be the party accessory of choice.
The White House residence staff has been in overdrive, with Naomi Biden’s nuptials on the South Lawn on Nov. 19, Joe Biden’s 80th birthday, the first lady and grandson Beau receiv ing the official White House Christmas tree and President Biden pardoning two turkeys in the Rose Garden. The Bidens also recently hosted a party for the Kennedy Center honors, celebrating George Clooney, Gladys Knight and U2, among others.
icons have obvious con nections to their brands, like Planters Peanuts’ Mr. Peanut or the RCA Victor dog with his head tilted as he listens to a phonograph. Others, less so, like the Clydes dale horses and Dalmatian dogs featured in Budweiser advertising items such as this hanging lamp with “The World Champion Clydesdale Team.” The lamp sold for $625 at a Potter & Potter auction. What do horses and dogs have to do with beer? The answer comes from the 1930s. The Anheuser-Busch brew
ing company, owner of the Budweiser brand, turned to making nonalcoholic products during Prohibition. Its repeal in 1933 was still a cause for cel ebration. August A. Busch Jr., gave his father, the CEO of An heuser-Busch, a gift of a hitch of Clydesdale horses pulling a beer cart. The hitch delivered the first post-Prohibition Bud weiser beer. A horse-drawn beer wagon proved to be an effective marketing tool, and the company got another hitch to make promotional tours. Dalmatians joined the tours in the 1950s, referencing the old practice of breweries having
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.
Christmas tree, ceramic, painted green, textured finish, multicolor peg lights on tips of branches, five-point star base dated 1975, 15 inches, $65.
Jewelry, earrings, dangling, gemstones, oval lapis, round stri ated red stone, faceted square amber stone, faceted teardrop clear stone, three diamonds, 18K gold plated French wire mount, marked, Iradj Moini, France, 1 1/2 inches, $165.
Marble, ribbon swirl, Christmas Tree, six-ribbon, three colors, white with two green and four red ribbons, National Line Rainbow, Peltier Glass Co., Ottawa, Ill., c. 1930, 3/4 inches, $285.
Bank, Santa Claus, standing, cast iron, painted, red suit, black boots, coin slot in green toy sack on back, round black base, 11 x 4 inches, $360.
Christmas tree stand, metal frame, inset curved white panel, painted Santa, sleigh and reindeer, lights up, revolves, electric, Bakelite switch, needs rewiring, 1930s, 7 x 17 inches, $435.
Roseville Pottery jardiniere and pedestal, Pine Cone, green and tan glaze, raised pine cones, branch handles, 29 x 13 x 13 inches, $780.
Royal Doulton porcelain figurine, Christmas Day, woman sashaying, purple skirt with relief Christmas ornaments, white petticoats, fur-trimmed jacket and muff, green Royal Doulton backstamp, Nada Pedley, 9 inches, $810.
Clock, tall case, Federal, cherry, split swan’s neck pediment, carved rosettes, three finials, turned columns, arched door, sheet iron dial, Roman numerals, terrestrial globes, moon phase, flowers, sweep calendar hand, crotch grain veneer pendulum door with canted corners, early 1800s, 95 x 11 x 20 inches, $1,185.
Rug, Persian, Heriz, cornflower blue medallion in floating navy blue medallion, brick red field, ivory corners, angular span drels with serrated leaves, two tan guard borders with flower heads, red border with herati design, 146 x 108 inches, $1,800. Furniture, pair of vitrines, ebonized wood, bronze cherubs and scrollwork, inlaid porcelain plaques with flowers and blue borders, single door with rippled glass, France, 1800s, 44 x 35 x 16 inches, $2,040.
dogs to protect their horses and wagons during deliver ies. In 1986, the Budweiser Clydesdales made their first appearance in a Super Bowl commercial, reaching an even wider audience. The company still has Clydes dale teams going on tours to this day.
Q. We received a set of “Country Lane” dishes by Brock of California when we were married in 1951. There are many pieces including plates, serving dishes, coffeepots, etc. My granddaughters are not interested in them, so I’d like information about their value. They are in excellent condition.
A. Brock of California started before 1945 as Southern California Pottery Co. Inc. in Lawndale, California. It made ovenware and kitchenware. Bert J. Brock was the president of the company by 1949. Pro duction included “California Brockware” and “California Rustic” dinnerware. The name of the company was changed to B.J. Brock Co.by 1950. Brock dinnerware was used on the set of the television show “I Love Lucy” in the early 1950s and can be seen on the kitchen shelves and table in several episodes. The company closed about 1955. Individual pieces of Brock’s country-themed dinnerware sell for modest prices: dinner plates for $8 to $10, a cup and saucer for $6 to $8 and serving pieces for a little more. Sets of dinnerware are hard to sell. It’s easier to try a consignment shop to see if they can sell it.
Q. I bought a shallow cut glass dish at a thrift store for $15. It has a ring handle on one side. A friend told me the pattern looks like Irving’s “White Rose.” Can you tell me the age and pos sible value of this dish?
(COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)A. Irving Cut Glass Co. was in business in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, from 1900 to 1933. Several glass factories were located in the surround ing area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many companies cut and etched their patterns on blanks made by C. Dorfling er & Sons. Your shallow dish with a ring handle might be a nappy, a dish used for candy or nuts. Your dish is about 100 years old. Depending on size and condition, it might be worth $75 or more. A signature adds value.
Q. During a recent thrifting excursion, I saw something I’d never seen before: A Blue Willow CorningWare warm ing tray with cord. The tray, working and with its cord, was only $5.99. I passed it up and I’ve been kicking myself about it. What do you think?
A. I think you should have bought it. That CorningWare tray is worth at least $25 elsewhere. It isn’t rare, but CorningWare is undergoing a resurgence of popularity. Prices for vintage pieces are going up. Blue Willow is one of the most recognizable patterns. I love the history of this line. Corning Glass Works developed the glass for Thomas Edison’s light bulb. In July 1913, at the encour
agement of a scientist’s wife, Bessie Littleton, Pyrex was born. More than 750 million pieces of CorningWare have been made. In 1998, due to slumping sales and retooling of manufacturing plants, Corning sold CorningWare and Pyrex lines to World Kitchen LLC.
TIP: If you have valuable old glass, keep it in a safe environ ment. It should be stored or displayed where there is some air movement to dry off the surface. Glass bottles and con tainers should be stored with the lids and stoppers open.
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Terry & Kim Kovel | Antiques & Collecting This advertising lamp includes figures of a team of horses pull ing a beer cart with drivers, followed by a crowd of Dalmatians. Similar scenes may take place in real life on Budweiser’s promo tional tours. The lamp with a moving wagon sold for $625.
By M ATT O TT Associated Press
THE AVERAGE
long-term U.S. mort gage rate ticked down for the third week in a row and has fallen more than a half-point since hitting a 20-year high less than a month ago.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the bench mark 30-year rate fell to 6.49% from 6.58% the pre vious week. A year ago the average rate was 3.11%.
The rate for a 15-year mort gage, popular with those refinancing their homes, edged down to 5.76% from 5.90% the previous week. It was 2.39% one year ago.
Mortgage rates are still more than double what they were in early January, mirroring a sharp rise in the yield on the 10-year Treasury note.
The yield is influenced by a variety of factors, includ ing global demand for U.S. Treasurys and investors’ expectations for future inflation, which heighten the prospect of rising interest rates overall.
The sharp rise in mortgage rates this year, combined with still-climbing home prices, have added hundreds of dollars to monthly home loan payments relative to last year, when the average rate on a 30-year mortgage barely got up above 3% much of the time.
That’s created a signifi cant affordability hurdle for many would-be home buyers, spurring this year’s housing market downturn.
Last month, sales of previ ously occupied U.S. homes fell for the ninth consecutive month, hitting the slowest pre-pandemic annual sales pace in more than 10 years.
Barbara J. Levi and Davis Bouchard to Jeffrey Edward Smith, Regency Park Drive, Unit 185, $126,000.
Dana M. Pepper, trustee, and Irre vocable Trust Charles & Dorothy Marquis Family, trustee of, to Kari ta Dos Santos, 34 Wilbert Terrace, $450,000.
Deborah A. Goodhind, trustee, and Virginia P. Downie Irrevoca ble Trust, trustee of, to Mary Ann Fravesi, 24D Castle Hills Road, $305,000.
Donna Dwight, representative, Roger L. Cummings Jr., estate, and Roger L. Cummings, estate, to Allan J. Grassetti and Kelly A. Grassetti, 47 Quail Hollow Road, $247,000.
John G. Fisher Sr., to Cheyenne Plante and William Holden, 17D Mansion Woods Drive, $183,000.
Karen C. Bianchi, trustee, and Arline R. Bianchi Family Trust, trustee of, to Joseph Nicolas Rec chia and Brianna Nichole Graff, 41 William St., $264,900.
Kate Sharon Menard and Daniel Dunphy to Laura N. Stevens, 13 Pierce St., $220,000.
Mary Lou Chmura and Philip S. Chmura to Alicia A. Cayode Kyles, 2 Mansion Woods Drive, Unit D, $263,000.
Scott F. Bradlee and Cathleen M. Bradlee to Ashlee L. Simmons, 72 Elbert Road, $350,000.
Scott M. Dashnaw Jr., and Jessica Y. Dashnaw to Tara A. Rosen baum, 62 Annable St., $269,900.
SM Real Estate Investments LLC, to Gregory Gentile and Deborah Gentile, 2A Sabrina Way, Unit 2A, $469,900.
Wejjal LLC, to 100 Bowles LLC, 100 Bowles Road, $3,250,000.
Deborah D. Fredenburgh, Donald
W. Hodgkins Jr., and Sophie C. Hodgkins to Kien T. Nguyen, 14 Justice Drive, $314,000.
Mill River Renovations LLC, to Douglas Pfeffer, Market Hill Road, $169,000.
Joan Levine-Zukas and Joan Levine Zukas to Tara Flippo, 216 Shutesbury Road, $640,216.
Gregory M. Briggs and Skyler J. Arndt-Briggs to Esther Azar, 29 Henry St., $573,000.
Christopher Edward Overtree and Heidi Zahra Haghighi to Wil liam Colwell and Melissa Colwell, 435 Pine St., $500,000.
Winter Harbor LLC, to Red Tail Resources LLC, 167 Henry St., $375,000.
M & H Nash LLC, to David S. Glod and Dominique Rockwell, 2 Eaton Court, $300,000.
Jeremy D. Ober to Shubhroz Gill and Joyita Dutta, 17 Grantwood Drive, $745,900.
RPF LLC, to 222-226 State Street LLC, 16 Tyler Place, $726,000.
Maximilian Safarpour and Nancy Elaine Safarpour to Alison Ketcham and Andrew Hoyt, 375 Potwine Lane, $540,000.
Ian J. Walsh to Ian Jude Walsh Revocable Living Trust and Ian Jude Walsh, trustee, 18 Wild wood Lane, $100.
Leslie McNamara to Rober ta Ruth Warshaw and Alan Monchick, 27 Greenleaves Drive, $340,000.
Henry Clay Sammis, trustee, and Henry Clay Sammis 2021 Trust to Jennifer M. Guglielmo, 51 Morgan Circle, $440,000.
Veronica L. Mathews, personal representative, and Robert Beau lieu, estate, to William Githuku Ndugire and Kelly Charlotte Morgan, 85 Longmeadow Drive, $355,000.
Elizabeth A. Meaux to Samuel Sarfaty-Jackson and Asja Husic
ic, 85 Bay Road, $300,000.
Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Jehoram Realty Trust to Jared Charles Lauziere, 85 Wilson Road and 85 Wilson St., $382,000.
S & M Equipment LLC, to Alyssa Maggi, High Bluff Road, $75,000.
Catherine A. Tommila and Michael C. Tommila to Michael A. Delvecchio, 41 Hickory Hill, $495,000.
Kristen Reed and Shane T. Reed to Jonathan A. Pope and Nicole A. Jaegle Pope, 0 Champeaux Road, Lot B, $110,000.
Mark Hammond to Herbert F. Seymour III, 99 Brookfield Road, $200,000.
Steven L. Howland and Nancy M. Parland to Barbara Karina Lutz, trustee of the Barbara Karina Lutz Living Trust, 11 Birch Road and 15 Birch Road, $300,000.
Kevin C. Dee to Anne Irene Naughton and Emily Katherine Willis, Walter Road, $10,000.
Daniel J. Girard and Olivia J. H. Girard to Tyler Gerry, 25 Thunder Mountain, Unit A, $345,000.
Anthony A. Santos and Sandra J. Santos to Katherine Harris, 41 Fernhill St., $315,000.
Colette Dufresne, representative, Robin Jean Louis Goulet, estate, and Robin J. Goulet, estate, to Darlinne Cruz and Rafael Diaz, 249 Arcade St., $230,000.
Constance M. Brackney, trustee, and Constance M. Brackney Revocable Indenture Of Trust Of, trustee of, to Kate C. Crowley and Stephen J. Byrne, 49 Fairway Drive, $319,900.
Daisy M. Lastra to Justin H. Rear don and Tachira M. Rivas-Rear don, 178 Summit Ave., $230,000.
Emilia G. McDaneld and Mae C. Ehrnfelt to Michael J. Morris, 99 Academy St., $218,000.
Gaylord Blue LLC, to Kathy L. Petris, 16 Warren St., $290,000.
Jane M. Stanek to Urszula Nom inee Trust, 469 Springfield St., $200,000.
Julia Maysonet, representative, Maria Bonilla (EST) and Maria Del Carmen Calderon (EST) to Angelis Reyes Figueroa, 133-135 Syrek St, $250,000.
Kenneth W. Sikes Jr., representa tive, and Dorothy Ann Sikes, es tate, to Maynard D. Forrette and Cynthia A. Forrette, 21 Mitchell Drive, Unit 21, $190,000.
Kristen Marcotte and Kristen Grigas to Charles E. Frost Jr., and Annette L. Buford-Frost, 40 Fredette St., Unit I1, $180,100.
LKDA LLC, to Cormier Dance LLC, 21 Homer Ave., $165,000.
Luz Herrera to Kelley Rathman, 89 Collins St., Unit E3, $190,000.
Mark Boutin to Yahaira Anton marchi, 218 School St., $175,000.
Mary A. Dzialo and Charles S. Dzialo Jr., to Andrew E. Lawson and Sara E. Pueschel, 134 Wood crest Circle, $275,000.
Matthew R. Peery to Ryan Moge, 104 Johnson Road, Unit 1202, $209,400.
Norman Robert Betournay and Sheri Lynn Gentile to Edward Anthony Vargas, 183 Blanchard St., $420,000.
Robert Baranoski to James Vanhoy and Shireen Vanhoy, 14 Bonneta Circle, $290,000.
Samantha J. Soli to Kardon Enterprises LLC, 70 Pine St., $150,000.
William M. Radner to Efrain G. Bermeo, Elizabeth Bermeo and Evelyn F. Centeno, 43 Doverbrook Road, Unit 6071C, $131,000.
is less than 20% of the home’s value, you will be subject to private mortgage insurance, or PMI. FHA mortgages include both UFMIP and MIP fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. VA mortgages include funding fees based on loan amount of $165,000 with 5% down payment. The Republican does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. The Republican does not own any financial institutions. Some or all of the companies appearing
Wladyslawa C. Les to Ngoc Giau Nguyen and Dung T Lam, 32 Simonich St., $300,000.
Albert H. Lafrance, trustee, Alma M. Lafrance, trustee, and Albert H. & Alma M. Lafrance Living Trust to Ilene Diamond and Timothy Lee Hansford, Stage Road and Harlow Road, $39,400.
Benjamin Robert Olin and Emily Olin to Grahm Sturz, 629 Berkshire Trail, $102,000.
Brittany Wrisley and Darin B. Wrisley to Eileen A. Szczepanki and Philipp J. Szczepanski, 8B Duncan Drive, Unit 40 Meadows of Deerfield, $361,000.
Kathleen H. Peabody and Thomas J. Peabody to Brittany Wrisley and Darin Brian Wrisley, “aka” Darin B. Wrisley, 22 King Philip Ave., $521,000.
Anthony T. Gamelli, Lori A. Gamelli and Lori A. Richter to Shutzy Sain vil, 11 St Joseph Drive, $288,000.
Daniel J. Maurer to Jonathan Wyss, 8 Fifth St., $240,000.
Garrett Forna to Bailee Richardson and Daniel Marchese, 44 Indian Spring Road, $385,000.
Michael Craig Daniels and Heidi Daniels Tariff to Louis A. Calabrese Sr., and Alice Calabrese, 313 Pine hurst Drive, $430,000.
Michael J. Lemanski and Sandra E. Lemanski to Ashley E. Clark and Karen Beder, 131 Brookhaven Drive, $604,000.
Timothy W. Gallagher, Jane K. Gallagher, Deborah A. Roy and Deborah Ann Roy to John A. Roy and John Armand Roy, 244 Pine hurst Drive, $449,900.
Wendy A. Dupras and Wendy A. Sears to Kenia E. Robinson, 105 Westwood Ave., $310,000.
Andrew Shea to Goodnow Construction Inc., 27 Bryan Ave., $160,000.
Margaret C. Chappuis, trustee, Regina R. Kaufman, trustee, and Kaufman Chappuis Family Trust to James Michael Clifford and Rachel Aierstuck, 41 Meadowbrook Drive, $536,000.
Thomas A. Buczala, personal representative, and Thomas M. Buczala, estate, to Cecelia R. Gou
let, 13 Plaza Ave., $292,000.
Keith J. Walas, Keith Walas, Di anne M. Walas and Dianne Walas to Nicholas Walas, trustee, and Keith & Dianne Walas Irrevocable Trust, 85 Carver St., $100.
Teresa M. Lajoie, trustee, and La joie Family Trust to Sara M. Aiudi and Darren P. Gallagher, 21 Cold Hill Drive and 23 Cold Hill Drive, $338,500.
Gary R. Phelps to Jared W. Phelps, 10 Mill Lane, $100.
Diane M. O’Brien to Jonathan W. Wilhelm and Happiness Honory Marandu, 24 High St., $335,000.
Christopher Jason Wood to Jen nifer Keenan-Jolie and Matthew Jolie, 25 Granby Road, $225,000.
Michelle Hervieux and Michelle M. Johnson to Scott Dashnaw and Jessica Y. Dashnaw, 270 Crest Lane, $375,000.
Edward M. Wirt to A Plus Enter prises Inc., 41 Canada Hill Road, $92,500.
Maggie Ryan Guertin and Matthew Richard Guertin to Paula Mecagni, 375 Leyden Road, $380,000.
Carolyn A. Lamb, trustee of the Carolyn A. Lamb Revocable Trust, to Jennifer P. Lane and William T. Lane, 158 Barton Road, $275,000.
Valley Construction Company Inc., to Bercume Construction LLC, 1 Colony Drive and 17 Shattuck Road, $165,700.
Karen DePace, trustee, Joyce Sky peck, trustee, and Jacob & Edith Matusek Living Trust to Karen DePace and Joyce Skypeck, 132 Russell St., $100.
Maryellen M. Fitzgibbon to James M. Fitzgibbon, Martha J. Hill and Paul D. Fitzgibbon, 22 Roosevelt St., $82,000.
Joyce Skypeck to Karen DePace, 132 Russell St., $200,000.
Karen DePace to Karen M. DePace, trustee, Mark L. DePace, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Karen M. DePace, 132 Russell St., $100.
Matthew E. Lambert and Sarah Lynn Lambert to JoeJoe Proper ties LLC, 338 Wilbraham Road, $175,000.
Diane Waskiewicz, personal rep resentative, and Ralph F. Vollinger, estate, to Robert F. Vollinger and Robin Vollinger, 4 Circle Drive and Plain Road, $340,000.
Barbara K. Pomeroy to Jonathan C. Day, 164 Depot Road, $80,000.
Chuck M. Flagg to Michelle Patricia Willson, 7 Roberts Park Road, $205,000.
Federal National Mortgage Associ ation and Fannie Mae to Saman tha Spiezio, 5 Williams Lane, $243,000.
Richard R. Sobieski to Brittany Bruso, 99 Leno Road, $240,000.
Alfred A. Clay II, and Susanne M. Clay to Ryan C. Hommel and Cynthia A. Tolson, 70 Sycamore St., $271,000.
Cary Bissell and Pamela Connors to Marisol Colon, 271 Walnut St., $108,000.
Full House Properties LLC, to Elm Sargeant 1 LLC, 116-124 Sargeant St., $2,025,000.
Joseph R. Moynihan, Karen Higgins and Ellen Bartolomei to Deborah A. Lewandowski and Loyd L. Fueston, 374 Homestead Ave., $249,000.
Kelley Rathman to Alexander Boucher and Allyson Boucher, 7 Scott Hollow Drive, $363,000.
Next Realty Inc., to Real Estate In vestments Northeast LLC, 289-291 Main St., $45,000.
Robert R. Sawyer Jr., representa tive, and Carol A. Sawyer, estate, to Lawrence R. Barnes, 133-135 Nonotuck St., $265,000.
Baiqing Li and Mei Han to Lian Bai and Wei Chen, 86 Greenmeadow Drive, $750,000.
Brad M. Rappaport, representative, Harrisia L. Rappaport, estate, and Harrisia Lee Rappaport, estate, to Cliff Chak and Tami Mach, 152 Meadowlark Drive, $360,000.
Joseph M. Feigen and Linda S. Feigen to Ryan Woody Tunstall and Kelly Ann Trompke, 669 Frank Smith Road, $1,195,000.
Lawrence M. Mackler and Miriam Mackler to RHL Properties LLC, 280 Williams St., $275,000.
William C. Packard to Luis Racks Installer Corp., 140 Massachusetts Ave., $225,000.
Donald G. Clement III, representa tive, and Donald George Clement Jr., estate, to Faith Byers and Janice Ruth Byers, 429 State St., $250,000.
Donald King and Terri King to Dnepro Properties LLC, 171 Kendall St., $133,000.
Harry Russell to Green Fields Inc., 0 Fuller St., Lot 2, $40,000.
Maria Mainini to Jeffrey C. Dias and Tiago Andre Boacas Martins, 40 Arch St., $140,000.
Mary Ann Condon to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Waiwai Realty Trust, trustee of, 162 James St., $127,500.
Shawn C. Smith and Kelly M. Smith to Modifi Homes LLC, 199 Reynolds St., $410,000.
William R. Ludkiewicz, represen tative, and Gloria J. Ludkiewicz, estate, to Christine A. Stansbury, 143 Richmond Road, $278,900.
Xiaoli Li to John Reilly III, and John Joseph Reilly III, 62 Isabel Lane, $435,000.
Audrey Stone and William Lem berg to Richard Pike Martin III, 8 Clark Wright Road, $375,000.
Bretta Construction LLC, to Mi chael R. Short and Erin E. Short, 10 Upper Palmer Road, $550,000.
Gregory W. Davis and Karen M. Davis to Joseph P. Tiraboschi and Jennifer L. Tiraboschi, 340 Stafford Rd, $410,000.
Mary Curran-Lima to Shelby Coolidge and Ryan Coolidge, 9 Silva St, $254,000.
Matthew E. Foster, personal representative of the Estate of David Eugene Foster, “aka” David E. Foster, to Laurence Feliciano, 33 Fosters Road, $415,000.
Maureen Bharwani, trustee of the Eileen D. Lund Trust to 425 Federal Street LLC, 425 Federal St., $155,000.
Thomas Charles Jacques, Jillianne Jacques and Jillian Jacques to Joann Page and Dennis J Page, Carrington Road, $85,000.
David W. Hewlings and Linda Thiel Hewlings to Linda Thiel Hewlings, trustee, David W. Hewlings, trustee, and Linda Thiel Hewlings Revoca ble Trust, 151 Emerson Way, $100.
Katharine Arata to Amelie Hastie, 18 Hampden St., $522,680.
Mary Lou Stuart, trustee, and Mary Lou Stuart Revocable Trust to 332 Pleasant Street LLC, 332 Pleasant St., $265,000.
Brett P. Pietraszkiewicz and Sarah S. Pietraszkiewicz to Stacy Page, 25 Hinckley St., $470,000.
Steven D. Duncan to Melanie L. Holmberg and Timothy J. Zoidis, 606 Fairway Village, $410,000.
Kevin Brigham and Dennis Cav aliere to Mohammed Faik Ali, 71 Union St., $325,000.
Edwin F. David, personal repre sentative, and Lawrence E. David, estate, to Phoebe Helander, 19 Clark Ave., $432,018.
Jonathan M. Derderian and Melissa A. Derderian to 80 Damon Road, Unit 1104 LLC, 80 Damon Road, $151,700.
Jane Karakula to Betty Karakula, 121 Franklin St., $100.
Betty Karakula and Jane Karkula, attorney-in-fact, to Jane Karakula, 121 Franklin St., $100.
Peter W. Kelley and Jill A. Kelley to Nicholas Kelley and Josephine Rose Illingsworth, 35 Fern St., $374,000.
Charles Habershaw to Donn L. Bla ser Jr., and Charlotte Cosner-Blaser, 70 Brookside Road, $115,000.
Anita D. Henry and James M. Henry to Bradley Jacques and Danielle Jacques, 385 Walnut Hill Road, $276,750.
Joseph DeSantis and Lorraine De Santis to Susan Lyon-Murray and James Murray, 100 Lake Mattawa Road, $339,900.
Daniel Taylor and Ashley Chartier to Leandro Paz Nascimento, 118 Breckenridge St., $230,000.
Darlene Petersen to Todd M. Kirkland and Laura Pompei, 11 Old Farm Road, $420,000.
Jacqueline B. Scyocurka to Jason Bessette and Donna Callahan, 2250 Baptist Hill Road, $444,000.
Jared Sergio Valadares to Francis Marshall Jr., and Jessica Valadares, 142 Peterson Road, $343,750.
Jason W. Bessette, Donna Callahan, Charles Callahan and Danielle Bes sette to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 46 Smith St., $135,000.
Laurin E. Bechard, representative, Michael A. Bechard Sr., estate, and Michael A. Bechard, estate, to Mi chael Arthur Bechard Jr., 69 Chudy St., $255,000.
Matthew R. Miller and Karli M. Miller to Patricia A. Griswold and John M. Kane, 20 Old Farm Road, $415,000.
Speedway LLC, to 1411 NMain LLC, 1411 N Main St., $450,000.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, and Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, trustee of, to MT Home
LLC, 1061 Park St., $140,000.
Debra Bonor LaFreniere to Robert H. Waldorf and Jennifer Gillespie Waldorf, 26 Main St., $330,000.
J.N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc., to Michael J. Stephens, Dorick J. Digenti and Dori Digenti, 8 Lyon Green, $533,900.
Wayne Cabot to Wayne Cabot and Alan Cabot, 44 Pine Grove Drive, $100.
Wayne Cabot, Alan Cabot, Gary Cabot, Nellie Cabot and Alan B. Cabot, attorney-in-fact, to Wesley Szlachetka, 44 Pine Grove Drive, $300,000.
Jean Roofe, personal representa tive, and Gloria McAvoy, estate, to Rachel Breen and Timothy Breen, 24 Ranger St., $269,000.
Richard M. Bradley and Linda R. Bradley to EEPS LLC, 39 Old County Road, $525,000.
Patricia Stefanelli to PMS 2022 Revocable Living Trust and Patricia Mary Stefanelli, trustee, 11 Silver St., $100.
Karol Makusiewicz to Kathleen A. Dunn, 121 Pine Grove Drive, $400,000.
Alfred Shattelroe to Paul Cutler and Ashley Timreck, 150 South Main St., $305,000.
Ryan J. Shylo to Carol Leslie In gram and William Allan Ingram Jr., 56 Pleasant St., $475,000.
Ralph R. Morton, trustee, Cheryl A. Morton, trustee, and Ralph R. Mor ton Declaration of Trust to Town of Southampton, 354 College Highway, $103,000.
John V. Magee and Damon John Shylo to 113 Maple Street LLC, 58 Pleasant St., $126,000.
Hunter Tinkham Silva and Elizabeth Silva to Jessica Noelle Hodnicki, 45 Lead Mine Road, $335,000.
Jonathan P. Hilchey and Cristi na Hilchey to Hunter Silva and Elizabeth Silva, 51 Rattle Hill Road, $560,000.
Michael Sacco and Heather A. Schrauben to Lawrence Walden and Robin Walden, 114 Brickyard Road and 116 Brickyard Road, $800,000.
Thomas E. Hanson and Thaisa L. Hanson to Joanne Dalpe, 194 Pomeroy Meadow Road, $775,000.
Giberson Construction Inc., to Ryan M. Hogan and Krystal A. Hogan, 24 Noble Steed Crossing, $620,000.
Matthew Jolie and Jennifer Keenan-Jolie to John E. Klar and Lori L. Klar, 24 South View Drive, Unit 24, $310,000.
Michael R. Cormier to Brian Plante and Catherine Plante, 143 North Lake Ave., $452,100.
Tanya Kellogg, trustee, and Con stance K. Kellogg Trust, trustee of, to Anthony Antico and Sharyn An tico, Par E4 N Loomis St., $41,083.
William J. Engel Jr., to John D. Coward and Teresa Coward, Par C College Highway, $120,000.
Laura Davidson Living Trust 2020, trustee of, and Laura Davidson, trustee, to Hung Tien, 387 Oakland St., $350,000.
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency to Daniel Crespo, 74 Tree top Ave., $238,000.
Ashley Clark and Amanda D. Clark to Gloria Sutton and Teaguen Stanczak, 17 Fenimore Boulevard, $235,000.
Barbara A. McElligott to Bana-Vara LLC, 101 Mulberry St., Unit 416, $91,000.
Betty A. Martin to Alysa R. Hart man, 15 Itendale St., $224,900.
Blake W. Hansen and Maren A. Hansen to Brian Torres and Enelia Padilla, 21-23 Littleton St., $325,000.
City View Property Services LLC, to Restorations & Flips LLC, Lot 2 NS Pendleton Ave., $25,000.
Carl Stewart, Soleil Stewart and Soleil Poulin to Rayhana Washing ton, 784 White St., $250,000.
Charay Bland, Charay S. Ste phens, Charay Stephens and Calvin Bland III, to Jocelynn King, 73 Ferncliff Ave., $252,000.
Christopher J. Charest to James J. Jozokos Jr., and Mary Jane Flynn, 18 Ogden St., $290,000.
Cuong M. Nguyen to JoeJoe Properties LLC, 21 Merwin St., $225,000.
Dauntless Path LLC, to Elizabeth Delaney and Sherkhan Delaney, 64 Buckingham St., $200,000.
Deu Poudel, Damar Poudel, Laxmi Poudel and Aakrity Dahal to Luy Nguyen and Muoi Nguyen, 569 Cooley St., $305,000.
Dnepro Properties LLC, to Real Es tate Investments Northeast LLC, 15-17 Greenwich St., $22,000.
Edward A. Vargas and Maria Var gas to Carlos Aguasvivas, 38-40 Pasadena St., $180,000.
Edwin O. Garcia to Roberto Rive ra-Negron, 31 Bray St., $215,000.
Eleanor Christine Wyrostek, trustee, and Margaret T. Doran 2018 Revocable Trust, trustee of, to Crystal A. Stanton, Richard P. Mango and Donna A. Stanton, 96 Ashland Ave., $257,000.
Frank E. DeJesus to Vilma Enid Rodriguez Vazquez, 74 Newhall St., $215,000.
Holly L. Patruno and Holly L. Sou sa to Walesca Pena Mejia, 23-25 Wait St., $322,000.
Jilson R. Salem and Helen Salem to Segundo Juan Calle and Segundo Juan Calle Verdugo, 32 Shamrock St., $279,000.
Juan R. Fragosa and Dianne M. Cannon to Brian A. Mackey, 67-69 Cherrelyn St., $300,000.
Kara Albano to Barbara M. Spear and Carlton E. Spear, 72 Temple St, $112,000.
Katherine M. Harris to Reshunda L. Perry, 38 Dewitt St., $280,000.
Kathleen A. Nemphos to Sheleigh Anne Lovejoy, 75 Manitoba St., $247,000.
Kelnate Realty LLC, to Brielle Ruth, 22-24 Crane St., $366,000.
Kenneth H. Lane, estate, and Sharon M. Lane, representative, to Franco Beardsley and Marisol Hernandez Sanchez, 56 Brookside Circle, $195,000.
Kyle J. Gauthier to Jilson Salem and Helen Salem, 58 Sunnybrook Road, $298,000.
Lachenauer LLC, to Scott Reardon and Alyssa Reardon, 35 South Shore Drive, $325,000.
Laura A. Kleiner to Charles Elf man, 36 McBride St., $142,000.
Leon Lamont Woods and Leon L. Woods to Lotcus LLC, 17 Kenwood Terrace, $100.
Mamba Capital LLC, to Titus W. Macharia, NS Wilbraham Road, $395,000.
Marcos De Carvalho to Asrate Sahlu, 58 Johnson St., $408,500.
Mary A. Collins to William Raleigh, 136 Tavistock St., $160,000.
Megan Dilisio, Megan DiSpirito and Francis W. DiSpirito to Clevan Cooper and Sarah Georges, 138 Wollaston St., $345,000.
Michael Alexander to Ian Terry and Ashley Terry, 114 Clement St., $240,000.
Michael J. Dion, representative, and Loretta M. Dion, estate, to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 74 Haskins St., $120,000.
Nardine Beazer to James Moro and Anna Myrrah Moro, 64-66 Knollwood St., $300,000.
Oakwood Asset Management LLC, to JJJ17 LLC, 353 Wilbraham Road, $105,000.
Okabbs Properties LLC, to George
M. De Jesus and Nicolas Arzola, 22 Wellesley St., $290,000.
Porfiria Gutierrez and Porfiria Consuegra to Yoselin A. Abreu, 50-52 Quebec St., $354,000.
Radner Realty Inc., to David Diaz, Stockman Street, $165,000.
Ricardo Borgos and Jennifer Borgos to Dale S. Cotton, 97 York town Drive, Unit 97, $227,000.
Robert Perez to Robert Perez Jr., 10 Bruce St., $210,000.
Samuel Vona III, to William Francis Baker, 78 Mayflower Road, $175,000.
Sareen Properties LLC, to Selana Marie Picard, 38 Tinkham Road, $289,999.
Shannon Austin, Shannon Durant and Tyron Austin to Debra Whit tington and Juston Whittington, 115 Revere St., $250,000.
Sheng-Shiang Peng to Oscar A. Sola Aguilar, 29 Wendell Place, $227,500.
Valerie K. Jackson to L&B Green vale Home Improvements LLC, 34 Andrew St., $65,000.
Vincent Corsaro to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Targaryen Realty Trust, trustee of, 103 Shady Brook Lane, $142,500.
Woodside Realty LLC, to Mary Curran-Lima, 557 Nassau Drive, $225,000.
Jeffrey P. Lacasse, Terri A. Lac asse, Valerie J. Vignaux, repre sentative, and Jeffery R. Parrette, estate, to Michael Bergen, Harvey Mountain Road, $400,000.
Michele M. Edberg to Sean Quinn, 193 Union Road, $360,000.
Hugo Bottega Da Silva to David R. Fox Jr., 7 Storrs St., $285,000.
Preston A. Carr and Lisa M. Carr to Walter R. Guertin Jr., 71 Ross Ave., and 99 East St., $267,500.
John B. Lancaster to John B. Lan caster and Kasi L. Lancaster, 26 Old Poor Farm Road, $100.
Erica Robert, personal represen tative, and Lea E. Robert, estate, to Dawn Szczygiel, 10 King St., $175,000.
Kathy A. Hoisington to Kathy A. Hoisington and Holly L. Hoising ton, 3 Hardwick Pond Road, $100.
Anita Nini Melvin to Carmen Mou zon and Taylor M. Pauls, trustees of Blacklove Collective Trust, 59 Locke Hill Road, $235,000.
Barbara A. Dutkiewicz, estate, Bernard J. Vyzga Jr., representative, and Bernard J. Vyzga, representa tive, to Maria Doulakis, 21 Stone Path Lane, $271,000.
Francis X. O’Brien to Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts LLC, 1043 Westfield St., $890,000.
Joseph N. Burdziakowski to Nicholas J. Dawkins, 284 Main St., $345,000.
Larkspur LLC, to Carl Stewart and Soleil Stewart, 681 Morgan Road, $410,000.
Patricia A. Slattery to Jean Slattery and Donald J. Slattery, 19 Redden Road, $295,000.
Rosemary E. Collier and Sharon L. Collier to Malia Homebuyers LLC, 603 Elm St., $179,000.
Sarmad M Alkarimi and Aliaa Ali to Savoeuth Neth, 15 Silver St., $245,000.
Subash Majhi and Ishwori Majhi to Suk Majhi and Bhima Majhi, 32 George St., $230,000.
Suk Majhi and Bhima Majhi to Wollen Makori and Eunice Kwamboka, 41 West School St., $300,000.
Susan Hoskin to Nathan Rodriguez, 1658-3 Memorial Ave., $105,000.
Anthony A. Ferrer and Carrie Ferrer to Brian Higgins and Susan Higgins, 239 Eastwood Drive, $420,000.
Christopher P. Geehern, represen tative, representative, and Joseph J. Geehern Jr., estate, to John O. Martin and Claire M. Martin, 555 Russell Road, Unit G41, $165,000.
David J. Castanera and Susan M. Castanera to Kyle Felsentreger, 10 Columbia Place, $200,000.
Fedor A. Tereshchuk to Jenelle Lynn Masotti, 87 Birch Bluffs Drive, $255,000.
Ginger Balicki, representative, and Barbara M. Saunders, estate, to Richard D. Rindels and Kyle P. Shoemaker, 1430 Russell Road, Unit 27, $105,000.
James S. Moquin, representative, and Evelyn A. Moquin, estate, to Vladislav Pavlovich Tupchiy and Iri na Tupchiy, 59 Dana St., $245,000.
Joshua A. Purinton and Lauren D. Purinton to Ivan Curdov, 35 Fur rowtown Road, $469,500.
Kristie F. Healey to Amber Wood and Marc Franceschet, 345 Little River Road, $410,000.
Leslie C. Blahut and Anna Blahut to Christopher O’Neill and Lita Char trand, 29 Camelot Lane, $950,000.
Michael P. Stolpinski and Jonathan Stolpinski to Carol A. Hicks, 6
ASTYLISH WAY TO keep overnight guests off the floor, this fu ton sofabed project is ideal for do-it-yourselfers with lots of friends but little space. Anyone who’s ever “slept” on the bars, springs and lumps of a standard sofabed will appre ciate how quickly and easily the project goes from classic Mission-style sofa to firm, comfortable bed.
Built from standard oak and pine lumber, the project is simple enough for most woodworkers. Although careful measuring, cutting and fitting are required, most
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Westwood Drive, $414,000.
Phillip W. Van Voorhis to Vantage Home Buyers LLC, 161 Loomis Ridge, $350,000.
Scott T. Colby, representative, and Jack E. Colby, estate, to Kate Sharon Menard and Daniel Arthur Dunphy, 70 Zephyr Drive, $373,000.
Sean M. Fitzgerald and Marivic V. Fitzgerald to Jason Woody and Amy Woody, 71 Steiger Drive, $317,500.
Sharon A. Fouche, Heather L. Keaveny and Carrie A. Callan to
of the cuts are straight, and all of the curves are traced from full-size patterns.
For ease of construction, the sofabed is built from four main subassemblies — two slatted mattress platforms and two side pieces with arms. To build, trace the pieces onto wood and cut everything out, then sand. Next, bolt the four subassemblies together. Final ly, apply finish of choice and add a full-size (75- by 54-inch) futon mattress.
The unit measures 86 inches long by 33 inches tall by 36 inches deep as a sofa; as a bed, it measures 86 inches long by
Jennifer M. Puffer, Jennifer Puffer, Jeffrey W. Puffer and Jeffrey Puffer, 84 Big Wood Drive, $470,000.
Stefani Leonczyk to Ryan A. Herbert and Monica M. Browne, 27 Knollwood Drive, $276,250.
Elizabeth Anderson and Robert B. Watson to Robert B. Watson Living Trust, Robert B. Watson, trustee, Elizabeth Anderson, trustee, and Elizabeth Anderson Living Trust, 36 Hathaway Road, $100.
Elizabeth J. Cole, trustee, Elizabeth J. Cole Living Trust and Elizabeth J. Cole to Travis James Deschaine and Elaina Paquette, 34 Main Road, $435,000.
54 inches wide by 21 inches tall.
The Futon Sofabed plan, No. 850, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step directions with photos, full-size traceable patterns, exploded diagrams and a shopping list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 for postage and han dling and allow about two weeks for delivery.
To order by mail, clip this ar ticle 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, visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild.com.
Richard A. Ammon to Kathleen Margaret Sullivan, Irene Sullivan and Dylan Willey, 33 Montague Road, $320,000.
Cynthia J. Kicza and James E. Kicza to Brian Real Bouchard, Katherine Amy Bouchard, Lucinda S. Thompson and William F. Thompson, 405 Long Plain Road, $399,000.
China Cat Realty Trust, trustee of, and Bedrock Financial LLC, trust ee, to Meaghan Alicia Schmieding, 115 Silver St., $620,000.
with only occasional repot ting, and, in time, develop a miniature “trunk.” There is a dwarf variety of rosemary which is especially well-suited to bonsai training. There also is a variety whose branches cascade gracefully down over the edge of a pot rather than having the usual upright habit.
Slender, almost needle-like, leaves add to the miniature tree or bush effect. A white, farinaceous coating on the leaves gives the plant a grayish cast, as if the plant is covered with dew. Perhaps it is this dewy look and the proximity to the sea of wild plants that prompted the ancient Romans to call the plant Ros Marinus (“dew of the sea”), which is the origin of rosemary’s species name, rosemarinus.
Even if rosemary were a homely plant, it would be worth growing for its scent.
In the Middle Ages, burning rosemary with juniper berries was thought to purify the air. Rosemary also was one ingre dient of Hungary Water, an ancestor of Eau de Cologne. The leaves and succulent, young stems of rosemary are sticky with resin glands eager to release their scent. Set a potted plant near a doorway or a rocking chair, where, with the pass of your hand, you can conveniently waft a cloud of balsamic aroma into the air.
The taste of rosemary is po tent, so only a small amount
Darlene Ryan to Darlene Ryan, life estate, Katie Ryan, Eryn Ryan and Darlen Ryan, life estate, 55 High Pine Circle, $100.
Eric Frazier, Eric K. Frazier, Christine T. Frazier and Christine Frazier to 45 High Pine Circle LLC, 45 High Pine Circle, Unit 45, $415,000.
Francis X. O’Brien to Milestone Funeral Services of Massachusetts LLC, 12 Grove St., $955,000.
Isla Associates I LLC, to Cheryl Gallant, 2055 Boston Road, Unit J-95, $272,500.
Keegan A. Voigt and David Jerome to Breanne E. Gouvin, 64 Old Boston Road, $240,000.
Kris A. Anderson, representative,
is needed for flavoring. Pinch ing a few sprigs here and there does the plant no harm, and can be part of training the plant into a desired form. Herbalists credit rosemary with diuretic, diaphoretic, stimulant, and other proper ties. Medicinal uses aside, a few snips of fresh rosemary greatly improves the taste of a pizza or a minestrone soup.
Rosemary plants can be grown from seed, but be forewarned. Even people who sell rosemary seed caution to expect germination from only about ten percent of their rosemary seeds. Under ideal conditions, those seedlings that do grow will take three weeks to emerge.
Propagation by cuttings is quicker and more reliable than seed-sowing. Shoots stripped of their lower leaves and inserted into a growing medium such as half peat and half perlite root readily. Until cuttings root, give them light, but no direct sun, or else they’ll wilt. And keep the soil on the dry side, or else stems will rot.
If you have a rosemary plant in the garden, dig it up with a small root ball and bring it indoors. It will die if left outside in frigid winter weather. Remember, those Mediterranean winters are cool, not frigid; rosemary plants die below about zero degrees Fahrenheit. Trim back the tops to balance the loss of roots, and pot it up.
Email garden@leereich.com with questions. Come visit my garden at leereich.com/blog.
and Vivian M. Latour, estate, to Ethan Minott, 1 Nokomis Road, $232,500.
Ontour Properties Inc., to Cor nerstone Homebuying LLC, 3117 Boston Road, $106,000.
Paul Ireland to Jamie E. Abraham, 8 Nokomis Road, $362,500.
Stephanie Eagles-Fox and Julianna Elise Eagles Fox to Nardine Beazer, 27 Brentwood Drive, $455,000.
Todd L. Harris and Christine C. Harris to Catharine Stevens, 449 Springfield St., $305,000.
Xylina E. Warren-Laird, represen tative, Edward Paul Warren, estate, and Edward P. Warren, estate, to Congamond Management LLC, 60 Brainard Road, $202,000.
Don & Dave Runyan | Project of The Week
Monday, December 5, 2022
12:00 PM-SPRINGFIELD 295 Harkness Avenue sgl fam, 1,373 sf liv area, 0.46 ac lot, 5 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 bth, Hampden: Bk 23102, Pg 64 1:00 PM-SPRINGFIELD 17 Tracy Street 2 fam, 2,681 sf liv area, 0.14 ac lot, 14 rm, 8 bdrm, 2 bth, Hampden: Bk 16329, Pg 428
TERMS: Cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder. NO CASH No personal checks will be accepted. Cashier/certified checks should be made out to whomever is going to bid at the auction. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee.
Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information
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AKCEnglishLabPupF. blackChunkyBlockHead $2,000;depof$1,000. Readytoreserve.Call 413-695-1809
Beagle Pups for sale. Ready to go. Vet checked. 1st set of shots, wormed, parents on site. Asking $600. 978-355-4685 or 413-813-1585
English Springer Spaniel, Liver/white female, ready Dec. 1st. Vet checked, 1st shot. $1,500. 413-596-8190
FRENCH BULL DOG PUPPIES Parents on premises $3500 to $4500/each. Call 413-478-0763
Golden Retriever puppies, dad is chocolate Labradore. 7 females, each $1,500, 3 males, each $1,300. Call or text 413-309-1747
Golden Retrievers Puppies, 1st shots & dewormed. $850. 3 Males Call 802-895-2784
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
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Chinchillas $80.00 or best offer. Call or text 413-523-6002
2022 National Purple Heart $5 Gold Proof coin. Issued by US mint, low mintage with box, COA, $900./best offer, call 413426-7063
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
