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who reside in Monson and plan to continue school at a two or fouryear college to study in any branch of the life, natural, or environmental sciences. Applications with instructions may be obtained through the school guidance office and are due by April 28.

SPRINGFIELD Garden club program

The Springfield Garden Club will host “Roses for New England,” presented by Mike and Angelina Chute, on April 21 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held in-person at the Barney Carriage House at Forest Park. Master rosarians, and authors of “Roses for New England: A Guide to Sustainable Rose Gardening” and “Rose Gardening Season by Season: A Journal for Passionate Gardeners,” Mike and Angela Chute will share how to choose and grow hearty, healthy, and diseaseresistant roses. A light luncheon, including glutenfree options, sweets, coffee, and tea will be served. Directions to the Carriage House are available online at barneycarriagehouse. com. Raffle for members and guests. Guest fee is $5, and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.

Stockbridge

Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs:

• “Advanced Chainsaw Skills — Level 2,” April 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain date April 16. Attendees must have taken the “Chainsaw Level 1” class. Taught Taught by arborist Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, this Level 2 workshop is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence;

“Advanced Chainsaw Skills” will combine lecture and hands-on learning covering topics such as PPE and review of safe operations, then move on to advanced bucking and basic felling techniques. Attendees will be required to wear protective equipment and bring their own chainsaw in good working order (running well, chain tensioned and sharpened, fueled and oiled). Dress for safety and the weather, including long sleeves, pants and boots. Bring a bag lunch. Scholarships available. Cost is $175 members, $200 nonmembers;

• “Hydrangea Success for Northeast Gardens,” April 15, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by Cornell Master Gardener Chris Ferrero who will answer questions about growing hydrangeas and share six beautiful hydrangea species that thrive in the Northeast. Your challenge will be to limit your choices to your available space.

Cost $20 members, $25 nonmembers. For more information or to register for these programs, visit berkshirebotanical. org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Garden club

The West Springfield Garden Club will meet April 20 at 6 p.m. at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave. After a short business meeting, the evening’s speaker, Doug Taylor, will present “Care and Training Bonsai in New England,” discussing his experience and techniques in practicing the art of bonsai for more than 20 years. The meeting is open to the public. If interested in attending, contact Joan at graceshad@ msn.com by April 17.

Student scholarship

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Russell Road, Unit 13B, $128,750. Joseph R. Conway, trustee, and Mack NA Servicing Trust, trustee of, to Jason Schrecke and Michelle Schrecke, 7 Miller St., $127,000. Better Builders Construction LLC, to Michael Willis and Francesca Cordero, 10 South St., $280,000. Luke Paull and Erika A. Paull to MHI Properties LLC, 54 Beverly Drive, $195,000.

Westhampton

Dennis F. Renkowicz and Karen M. Renkowicz to Karen M. Renkowicz, trustee, Dennis F. Renkowicz, trustee, and Karen M. Renkowicz Revocable Trust, 41 Montague Road, $100.

Wilbraham

J&P Holdings LLC, to Fred A. Mccoy, 2205 Boston Road, Unit C-24, $210,000.

Jeffrey B. Loonin and Lisa Loonin to JoeJoe Properties LLC, 29 Faculty St., $85,000.

MannBarb LLC, to Breakaway Real Estate LLC, 1872 Boston Road, $1,600,000.

Garden Club will offer two $1,000 scholarships, available to qualifying high school senior students. Applicants must be a resident of West Springfield and be a current student with a minimum “B” average or better in science-related courses. They must submit a written one-page document demonstrating plans for after high school graduation and how the grant will assist in their career choice. Students must be planning a focus of study in one or more of the following areas: horticulture, agriculture, ecology, botany, environmental studies, landscape design or forestry. Applications must be delivered to the WSHS Guidance Office no later than April 14. Successful candidates will be notified via mail in mid-May.

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Mary E. Chmura, representative, and John J. Chmura, estate, to Elizabeth Defriese, 2 Sunnyside Terrace, $306,000.

Steven Moran and Noreen Nowak-Moran to Natalie Bass and Averett Bass, 125 Chilson Road, $90,000.

William Younes to Robert J. Zakaitis, 10 Weston St., $252,500.

Williamsburg

Charles H. Edwards and Charles Henry Edwards to Charles H. Edwards, trustee, and Revocable Indenture of Trust of Charles H. Edwards, 37 Kingsley Ave., $100.

Worthington

Stephen P. Schulze, Stephen Schulze, Elizabeth Whyte Schulze and Elizabeth W. Schulze to Thomas A. Dolan and Virginia B. Dolan, 420 Huntington Road, $80,000.