Home and Garden, and Real Estate- May 12, 2024

Lee Reich | In the Garden

The gardener’s fight against weeds

PART OF MY GARDEN

was liberated yesterday, the soil freed at last. That’s when I peeled back and folded up the black tarps that had been covering some of the vegetable beds since early April. My beautiful soil finally popped into view.

Covering the ground was for the garden’s own good. “Tarping,” as this technique is called, gets the growing season off to a weed-less start. The black cover warms the ground to awaken weed seeds. They sprout, then die as they use up their energy reserves which, without light, can’t be replenished and built up. (I first learned of this technique in J. M. Fortier’s book “The Market Gardener.”)

Tarping is very different from the much more common way of growing plants in holes in black plastic film, even if one purpose of the soil covering, in both cases, is to snuff our weeds. Black plastic film is left in place all season long, and then disposed of, usually in a landfill, at season’s end. Tarping tarps might be silage cover material or — as in my case — recycled, vinyl billboard signs (black on one side). They are left in place for relatively short duration, after which time the ground can be exposed to natural rainfall and air, and is open for blanketing with compost and cover crops. After each use, tarps can be folded up and stored for re-use for many seasons more.

Tarping is but one part of my multipronged approach to weed control, the others of which I detail in my book “Weedless Gardening.”

My garden is also weedless because I never, and I do mean never, till the soil, whether with a rototiller, garden fork, or shovel. Preserving the natural horizonation of the soil keeps weed seeds, which are coaxed awake by exposure to light, buried within the ground and dormant. No-till also has side benefits: preserving soil organic matter, maintaining soil capillarity for more efficient water use, and not disrupting

soil fungi and other creatures.

Tilling does loosen the soil structure, but I avoid soil compaction by planting everything in 3-foot-wide beds, saving the paths between the beds for foot traffic.

Weed-lessness is also the result of each year covering the ground with a thin layer of a more or less weed-free mulch, just half inch to an inch thick depth. This covering snuffs out small weed seeds that might be present. Other benefits are insulating to modulate wide swings in soil temperature, and softening the impact of raindrops so that water percolates into the ground rather than running off.

What I use for this thin layer of mulch depends on what’s available, what I’m mulching, and, sometimes, appearance. Vegetables are hungry plants so their beds get an inch depth of ripe compost, which, besides the other benefits of mulches, also provides all the nutrition the vegetable plants need for a whole season. Paths get wood chips; it’s free, it’s pretty, and it visually sets off paths from beds. Straw, autumn leaves, sawdust, and wood shavings are some other materials that would work as well.

At the end of the season, beds that have been harvested but aren’t needed for growing autumn vegetables, get a cover crop, which is a plant grown specifically for soil improve-

ment. Cover crops provide all the benefits of mulches, plus look pretty, suck up nutrients that might otherwise wash through the soil in winter, and grow miles and miles of roots to give the soil a nice, crumbly structure. I plant oats or barley, because the plants thrive in cool autumn weather and then, here in Zone 5, are killed by winter cold sometime in January. The leaves flop down, dead, to become mulch, which I rake or roll up easily before it’s time for spring planting.

Another ploy for weed-lessness is using drip irrigation. Sure, I could get by without any watering here in the “humid Northeast,” but timely watering gets the most out of the garden. Drip irrigation pinpoints watering to garden plants rather weeds, which would, with a sprinkler, be coaxed to grow in paths.

With this multi-pronged approach to weed-lessness, isn’t tarping like “taking coals to Newcastle?” No. I found that even after not tilling, mulching, using drip irrigation, and, especially, cover cropping, some weeds do a figurative “end run”and find their way into some beds. Especially, the last few years, red dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum). Yes, I know the plant is pretty, provides early nectar for pollinators, and is edible. But it’s out of place in my vegetable beds. The tarp does it in.

How to turn a grocery store bouquet into a lush flower arrangement

By JeSSicA DAMiANO Associated Press

If your heart is telling you to give someone a luxurious bouquet of flowers, but your wallet is telling you to shop at the supermarket, fear not: With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can transform a simple, lowcost bouquet into a stunning floral arrangement.

Jennifer Murphy, owner of Forget Me Knots Custom Events and Floral Design in Floral Park, New York, recommends choosing fragrant flowers like roses and lilies, “classic choices that will fill the room with their sweet aroma and make your bouquet even more memorable.”

When you bring your flowers home, trim their stems at an angle, remove leaves below the waterline and place flowers in a vase to hydrate, Murphy says. These steps give the flowers “some room to breathe” and improve their longevity. Next, she said, rearrange the bouquet by placing “the tallest stems at the back and working forward, layering in shorter blooms (toward the front) for a balanced look.”

Greenery will make the

This photo by Jessica Damiano shows a supermarket bouquet of three white chrysanthemums, a lily stem and a single rose embellished with greenery and “filler” flowers on Long Island, New York. Placing flowers in a decorative pitcher or vase is one way to elevate a floral arrangement. (JESSICA DAMIANO VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS)

bouquet pop. “Grab some from your garden or pick up some eucalyptus or fern leaves” at the market, Murphy said. “They’ll add texture and make your arrangement look fuller.”

Stems of garden plants that serve well as bouquet greenery include dusty miller, ivy, myrtle and

ALSO INSIDE: Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s Day, Page F9

GARDEN NOTES

AGAWAM Garden club meeting

The Agawam Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library, at 750 Cooper St. After a short business meeting, Laura Fallon from Agawam Junior High will speak on a new outdoor classroom project, its purpose and resources for the community. All meetings are open to the public and not restricted to Agawam residents.

EASTHAMPTON Plant sale

The Pascommuck Conservation Trust will be host its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the City Hall complex, 50 Payson Ave. Rain date is May 25. Plant donations accepted at 8 a.m.

HAMPDEN Garden program

The Hampden Garden Club, celebrating its 92nd year, will be presenting a program on “Shade Gardening,” on Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. at Academy Hall on

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viburnum. You can even use herbs from your kitchen garden, such as basil (cinnamon basil is especially eye-catching), mints (try apple mint, chocolate mint or spearmint), oregano and sage. Morning-harvested herbs are slower to wilt and more fragrant than those picked in the afternoon or evening. Murphy underscores the importance of filler flowers, a florist’s “secret weapon.” Fillers such as baby’s breath and wax flowers add depth and fill gaps in arrangements when they’re incorporated

Main Street. Guest speaker Toi Graham, a local Master gardener, will help participants find the best ways to create shade gardens with New England plants. Guest fee is $5. For more information, call Lil at 413-566-1137.

MONSON Plant sale

The Down to Earth Gardeners 26th annual plant sale will be held at the United Methodist Church. 162 Main St. (corner of Main and Cushman streets) on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. For more information, contact Debi at 413-267-5207.

SPRINGFIELD

Fairy garden tour

The Springfield Garden Club will host a “Magical Fairy Garden Tour” for five afternoons and two evenings in May. Thirty magical habitats will be on display the weekends of May 18, 19 and 25, 26 as well as Memorial Day, May 27. The tour will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. and will be set in the landscaped yard of Al and Vana Whitehouse at 48 Park Edge Ave. in Springfield. In addition, two evening tours on May

between the larger blooms. You can also “shop” for filler flowers in your garden. Look for plants whose stems hold clusters of small flowers, such as astilbe, catmint, chamomile, dianthus, dill, goldenrod, heather, lady’s mantle, lavender, lily of the valley, Queen Anne’s lace, sea holly, snapdragon, sweet pea, yarrow and verbena. Finally, instead of displaying a bouquet in a plain glass vase, get creative. “A cute pitcher or a vintage Mason jar can add personality to your arrangement,” Murphy says. And take your time, she adds. There’s no rushing the artistic process.

21 and 22 from 2 to 9 p.m., will be offered so guests can watch the habitats as they sparkle and shine through sunset and to dusk. Tickets are available at the gate, but advance tickets are recommended. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. com. Admission for all the tours is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a

family (up to 6 people). During the show, each design will have its own special story page that tells of the journey of The Shy Giraffe in the soon to be published children’s book, “Tell Me about Your Happy Place,” written by Haabiba Rothenberg-Whitney with photographs by Natalie Fielding. A full color version of the book

and/or a coloring book of the story featuring photographs of each creation can be ordered during the tour.

STOCKBRIDGE Garden programs

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs.

Get ready for grilling season things to consider when shopping for

a grill

By L aura Daily

Thinking about adding an outdoor grill to your cooking arsenal or replacing a well-loved model? Whether you favor oldschool charcoal, the convenience of propane or newer technology, such as a pellet or electric grill, you can find one that fits your budget, needs and cooking style. Here’s what experts say you should consider.

Grilling styles

Do you barbecue every day or only on weekends? Are you cooking for two or a household of six and guests? What do you cook — steak, fish, or a full meal? Are you going to experiment with recipes and techniques or throw on burgers and call it a day? Do you like to monitor your grill or close the lid and set a timer? These factors can help you decide among charcoal, gas, pellet or a griddle, says Allan Kiezel, owner of the website Fatty Butts BBQ, which

reviews outdoor grills.

Budget

An outdoor grill can cost from $200 for a basic charcoal model to $2,500 for a fully tricked-out gas version with Wi-Fi connectivity. Pellet grills, which have built-in electronics, cost $900 to $1,100. Electric grills are $399 to $900. Griddles start around $350. A decent basic propane, stainless steel four- to five-burner grill with cast iron grates can be had for $300 or less, says Matt

Moore, author of “Butcher on the Block.” Looking for a deal?

The best time to find sales is around Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and the end of summer.

Fuel

Outdoor grills use one of four fuels: charcoal, gas (propane or natural), pellets or electricity. Charcoal, gas and pellets all cost roughly the same: about $20 for a tank or bag. Propane is reasonably cheap and easy to replace, but it pays to have a spare

different results. A charcoal grill offers great flavor, open flames and the flexibility of using direct or indirect heat. But with no dials to control heat, there’s a learning curve to manage the live fire, Moore says.

Propane grills are easy to use, reasonably priced and provide consistent heat. Pellet grills — Kiezel calls them the Easy-Bake Ovens of barbecue — offer the best of both charcoal and propane. Fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, they offer consistent heat and a smoky, wood-fired flavor. An electric controlled auger moves pellets from a hopper to the fire, while a fan circulates heat and smoke. Electric models are plug-and-grill, but they’re usually small and less durable than propane or charcoal grills, and they don’t provide the same flavor. Griddle grills are new to the market. “They’re phenomenal, like a big sauté pan on your patio, and cook all sorts of food without flare-ups. The only downside is no grill marks,” says Dustin Green, head grill master for outdoor grill manufacturer Weber.

tank handy. Pellets are easy to store and offer that woodfired flavor. Charcoal can be messy and intimidating to light. And there are environmental considerations. Gas grills produce three times fewer carbon emissions than their charcoal counterparts, but gas is still a fossil fuel. Most charcoal comes from trees, a renewable resource. Electricity is the cleanest way to grill. Different fuels also yield

Space

If possible, you want to set the grill at least 5 feet from your home to keep exhaust from damaging the siding, Green says. If you’re considering a pellet or electric grill, you’ll need an exterior electrical outlet nearby. In apartments or high-rises where charcoal and gas may be prohibited, opt for an electric grill.

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Terry & Kim Kovel | Antiques & Collecting

This precious collection can be worn as an accessory

ACHARM BRACELET

can be a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day. Historically, they have been linked to motherhood and family. Queen Victoria, who made family and domesticity an important part of her image, wore a bracelet with lockets that held miniature pictures of her family. She would also give charms as gifts.

Some modern jewelers sell charms for Mother’s Day gifts customized with children’s names, initials or birthstones. Of course, charm bracelets are never limited to one occasion. Look at the 14K gold bracelet shown here, which sold at Sloans & Kenyon for $1,206. It has 21 charms made of materials like gold, enamel and coral.

There appears to be an eclectic mix of themes, including several number charms, dogs, insects, a blackand-white Mickey Mouse and a Buddha statue. What does it say about its previous owner? Were some of the charms travel souvenirs? Were others gifts? Did any of them mark certain occasions? Maybe the number charms were lucky numbers; there is also a “Touch Wood” charm.

Q. I have a very large collection of “M.J. HUMMELS.” I am 93 years old and want to find a home for the collection as my family

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Size

Space permitting, buy bigger than you think want. “My rule of thumb is 30 percent larger. That way you have the extra grill space for when you host friends or family,” Moore says. For gas models, at minimum look for three burners (the tubes of gas that run from the front to back of the grill) and ideally four or five, to allow for both direct

is not interested in them. Is there a place to sell them? Donate?

A. Unfortunately, this is a common situation. There was a Hummel collecting craze in the mid-20th century, starting with American soldiers bringing figurines home from Germany after World War II. Demand for the figurines, and therefore prices, started dropping in the 1990s. However, some of the oldest or rarest Hummel figurines can still sell for high prices. So can very large (8 inches tall or larger) pieces. Original boxes always add to the value. Check price guides to see if any of yours are valuable. Since Hummel figurines have lost popularity, many resources are out of print, but you may find some at your local library. “The Official M.I. Hummel Price Guide: Figurines & Plates” by Heidi Ann Von Recklinghausen (2nd edition, published November 2013) is one of the best. The easiest way to sell a collection like yours is through a dealer or an auction house. Check antiques and consignment stores in your area; they may be interested in your collection. Contact auction houses in your area, especially if they sell collectibles or estate sales.

If you are comfortable using social media, another option is to look online for collectors’ clubs or buy-and-sell groups

and indirect cooking.

Construction

You don’t need to measure the gauge of the exterior metal, which could be stainless steel, cast iron or sheet metal. But lift the cover and note whether it feels sturdy, Moore says. Knobs should be durable and easy to turn.

Check the grates. Are they thicker cast iron or porcelain-coated, which retains heat, or are they lightweight plated steel? Look for metal wheels you can lock in place.

A collection can tell you a lot about the person who keeps it, and a charm bracelet can act as a wearable small-scale version of a collection. (COURTESY

to find prospective buyers. You may also want to consider selling to a matching service like Replacements, Ltd. (replace ments.com), Classic Replacements (classicreplacements. com) or Missing Pieces (miss ingpieces.com). They often deal in collectibles like ceramic figurines. If you cannot find buyers, donating your collection to a local charity shop is an option.

Q. Somehow, I ended up with a soup/salad plate marked as follows: “Theodore Haviland/France/Ex-

Don’t be afraid to push and pull the grill to judge how easily it rolls.

Customer service

Kiezel says it’s just as important to research the quality of a manufacturer’s customer service as the grill itself. “Almost every grill I’ve owned has had a small part break at some point. Before you buy, call the customer service line. How long did you wait for a representative and are they familiar with the product?” he says.

they have an especially rare pattern. Railroad china, however, is usually worth more. A Theodore Haviland plate made for the Canadian National Railways sold at a recent auction for $50. Railroad memorabilia can sell for high prices. Items like tableware and silverware, which were also sold at gift shops, are associated with dining cars and luxury travel, making them especially desirable. If you would like to learn more about railroad china, a railroadiana collector’s club like the Railroadiana Collectors Association Inc. (railroadcollectors.org) will have resources. To learn more about your plate, the Canadian National Railways Historical Association (cnrha.ca) has more information on the history of the Canadian National Railways.

pressly made by Theodore Haviland/Limoges/France/ for/Canadian National Railways.” I don’t suppose it’s worth anything by itself.

Just curious.

A.Theodore Haviland was one of the sons of David Haviland, who started the Haviland porcelain firm in Limoges, France, in the 1840s. Theodore opened his own company in 1893. The mark on your plate was used from about 1903 to the 1920s. Individual Haviland plates are usually worth about $20 or less, unless

Assembly

Ask your retailer whether it provides assembly and/or delivery, and what it charges. Some offer free or flat-fee delivery that includes hauling away your old grill.

If you prefer to assemble it yourself, determine if it’s a one- or two-person job, and whether you need any special tools.

Also research how long it should take to put together. Another option is to check out handy.com, where you can book a tech to build your grill.

TIP: Hummel figurines should be cleaned by washing in liquid detergent and water, half and half. Never put them in the dishwasher.

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. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email collectorsgallery@ kovels.com.

Accessories

A grill mat will protect flammable surfaces from sparks and ash and keep grease stains off any surface. Propane users may want a tank gauge, an inexpensive and easy-to-read dial that indicates when the tank is running low. Experts also strongly recommend a digital thermometer — available for around $15 — to measure internal food temperature. And of course you will need a basic grill cover. Skip the brand name for a generic version at half the price.

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30-year US mortgage rate down to 7.09%

First sign of relief in four weeks

By A LEX VEIGA Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relief for home shoppers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for sale.

The rate fell to 7.09% from 7.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.35%.

The modest pullback followed a five-week string of increases that pushed the average rate to its highest level since November 30. When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting how much homebuyers can afford.

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also declined this week, pulling down the average rate to 6.38% from 6.47% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.75%, Freddie Mac said.

Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market reacts to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.

After climbing to a 23-year high of 7.79% in October, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage stayed below 7% this year until last month. Even with the modest decline this week, it’s well above where it was just two years ago at 5.3%.

The recent upward push in rates has been an unwelcome development for prospective homebuyers in the midst of what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales. On average, more than one-third of all homes sold in a given year are purchased between March and June.

Deeds

AGAWAM

Adriane L. Hill to Michael A. Mirski and Joann Juliano-Nadolny, 20E Castle Hills Road, $345,000.

Ahmet Gunay and Canan Gunay to Jonathan Beaty, 304 Silver St., $355,000.

Bruna Mary Morassi, Edward R. Morassi Jr., Donna M. Diduk, Lynn Mitchell and Robin Moreau to Anna Waite, 540 Cooper St., $325,000.

James V. Afflitto, Gloria J. Afflitto, Salvatore A. Afflitto and Michelle Afflitto to Sergey Skovorodin and Lyubov V. Skovorodina, 40 Stewart Lane, $310,000.

Michael A. Mirski to George Timmons, 114 South West St., $578,000.

Pamela J. Kappel, representative, and Judith A. Neylon, estate, to Michael Messier and Melissa Messier, 418 Meadow St., Unit F11, $165,000.

Pine Crossing Construction Inc., to Adriane L. Hill, 71 Villa Drive, $469,900.

Plata O Plomo Inc., to Murat Karaarslan and Lindsay Karaarslan, 120 Oak Lane, $495,000.

Richard A. Neis Jr., trustee, Deborah J. Arquette, trustee, and Neis Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Tatyana Gingeruha, 75-77 Hope Farms Drive, $370,000.

Prestige World Wide Enterprises LLC, to Car Wash Holdings LLC, 92 Poplar St., $2,200,000.

AMHERST

Melinda D. Dyar to YG Chestnut 161 LLC, 11 Chestnut St., $695,800.

Xiaoqin Zhou to 21 Webster Court LLC, 21 Webster Court, $100.

Aaron B. St. John to Musbah Shaheen, 500 West St., $330,000.

Mark S. Bauer, Caroline Bauer, and Audrey Bauer to Andrija Rasin and Irena Stanic-Rasin, 15 Winston Court, $342,000.

Gary A. Leaf to Arzum Akkas, 80 Amity Place, $561,000.

ASHFIELD

David R. Bulissa and Gale A. Bulissa to Trinity Estate Alliance LLC, John Ford Road, $875,000.

BELCHERTOWN

Johnny C. Allen and Lisa A. Allen to Alec T. Morgado and Mia Rotatori, 365 Bardwell St., $460,000.

Eugenie C. Barry to Robert J. Barry, 0 Munsell Street, $100.

BLANDFORD

Lloyd J. Martin and Mary E. Martin to American Towers LLC, 87 Chester Road, $535,000.

Michael L. Thomas and Kristen E. Thomas to Shannon Kanelong, 47 North St., $400,000.

BRIMFIELD

Jesus Gonzalez and Angela Gasco to John A. Sciaraffa, 128 Old Palmer Road, $276,000.

CHESTER

Keith Orr and Rebecca Orr to Adam Washburn, 674 Skyline Trail, $505,000.

CHICOPEE

Ana E. Centeno and Brenda L. Roman-Garcia to Lisa J. Genetelli, 55 Empire St., Unit 52, $203,000.

Arthur A. Breyare to Arthur A. Breyare and Janice M. Breyare, 31 Sophia St., $100.

Christine Sanocki, trustee, and Canterbury Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Judith Alfano, 197 Greenwood Terrace, $175,000.

Emilie Laizer to Susan Barcomb and Michael J. Gauthier, 1095 Pendleton Ave., Unit 6045D, $220,000.

Joel Rodriguez Colon to KSM Home Properties LLC, 74 Hilton St., $295,000.

Kevin J. Gagne, Jennifer Gagne and Jennifer Van Tassell to Sonya Daviau, 73 Yorktown Court, Unit 73, $210,000.

Laurel Placzek, Laurie A. Frye, Matthew A. Frye, Karlyn Laurel Frye and Stephen P. Frye, estate, to Maksim Gladysh, 99 Cobb Ave., $267,500.

Nexius LLC, to Kerry-Ann McLean, 58 Bonner St., $319,900.

Normand R. Lussier and Denise Y. Lussier to Kelly Ryan, 73 Kaveney St., $279,000.

Pah Properties LLC, to Wayne Leon Mecteau Jr., and Stefanie Lee Mecteau, 75 Thomas St.,

$330,000.

Pamela L. Cormier and Richard A. Chouinard Jr., to DCL General Construction LLC, Beaumont Avenue, Lot B, $100,000.

Sandra J. Burgess and Susan M. Burgess to Kyle LaPlante, 39-41 Ashgrove St., $310,000.

Sergey Dikan and Milana Dikan to Rachael Kwasnik and Donald Weickum Jr., 66 Moore St., $500,000.

Thomas J. Sawa and Denise Sawa to Alexander Javier Provost and Nasia Marie Torres, 119 Colonial Circle, Unit C, $189,000.

Veronica E. Chizmar to Patricia M. Janke, Christopher A. Janke, Veronica E. Chizmar, life estate, and Paula J. Chizmar, life estate, 117 Woodstock St., $100.

DEERFIELD

Justine Pasiecnik, “aka” Justine Coleman, personal representative of the Estate of James M. Pasiecnik, to Deborah Rivera and Ramon Rivera, 117 Sand Gully Road, $450,000.

Brian Zamojski to Daniel James Momaney, 797 River Road, $300,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

David G. Abad and Susan E. Abad to Hannah Byam-Mooney and Matthew J. King, 541 Parker St., $440,000.

Maria J. Nassar, trustee, Andrea J. Stolar, trustee, and Barbara J. Anzalotti-Colby Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Nicholas Alexander

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Deeds

Bordoni, 24 Westwood Ave., $235,000.

Mary Louise Donohue to Lucia Zachowski, 25 Speight Arden, $389,900.

EASTHAMPTON

Jade Dzerw Schapiro to Katya Schapiro, 14 River Valley Way, $70,000.

18 Gaugh LLC, to Thom Properties LLC, 18 Gaugh St., $470,000.

Gail A. Pirog to Mark J. Pirog, trustee, and Pirog Family Irrevocable Trust, 7 Lukes Way, $100.

Jill J. Cooney and Judith Gail Jordan to Emma P. Shumeyko and Nicholas Shumeyko, 148 Holyoke St., $325,000.

Charles T. Conner to Krupa Kuber LLC, 41 South St., $216,500.

Elizabeth R. Anderson and Kyle Cross to Rachel D. Bond and Adam R. Karp, 20 Exeter St., $360,000.

Ellen A. Parda, conservator, and Lynn F. Parda to W. Marek Inc., 122 Parsons St., $200,000.

GILL

Lauren Lynn Gott, Ryan Matthew Gott, Matthew Ryan Mattila, Erin Elizabeth Plante, Richard Harrison Sanger and Amy Louise Cosette Wilson to The Nature Conservancy, Pisgah Mountain Road, $85,000.

Jacqueline M. Waldron and Paul W. Waldron to Ariana Walker, 26 French King Highway, $260,000.

GRANBY

Kimberly Welch, personal representative, and Katleen Roach, estate, to PTB Realty LLC, 92 Batchelor St., $170,000. Nawrockis Inc., and Nawrocki Inc., to Golden Lotus Realty Trust, Jianhao Liu, trustee, and Carmina Fernandes, trustee, 119 School St., $170,000.

GREENFIELD

Ellen M. Berson and Mark I. Berson to Zachary J. Domes and Ellen M. Wildhagen, 636 Bernardston Road, $570,000.

Pioneer Valley Redevelopers LLC, to Arthur Morgan and Tammy Sachse, 100 Fairview St., E, $319,000.

Ivan Urgin and Tatiana Urgin to Doroteo Cornelio Bartolon and Marilyn Gonzalez, 50 East Cleveland Street, $375,000.

HADLEY

Shaun McConkey, Shaun P. McConkey, Nancy McConkey, and Nancy A. McConkey to Max Borten, trustee, and Max Borten Revocable Trust, 12 Indian Pipe Drive, $1,100,000.

HOLYOKE

Donna Horne, representative, David Smith, representative, and Madeline R. Smith, estate, to Jane A. Heye, 31 Columbus Ave., $270,000.

Elise M. Roy to Julia A. Meslener and Daniel J. Rosenthal, 25 Amherst St., $365,000.

Gloria D. Neves and Luisa Neves-Jarrett to Alexander Alfano and Dorothy Forgie, 151 Homestead Ave., $500,000.

Holyoke City to Vila Nova Properties LLC, Dwight St., $17,500.

Joan A. Daigle, estate, Joan M. Daigle, estate, and Karen Cadieux, representative, to Kenneth Revett, 14 Orchard St., $271,000.

Joyce G. Smalley to Aisling Buckley, 52 Belvidere Ave., $250,000.

Meara Properties LLC, and Gallagher Capital Group LLC, to John R. O’Connell and Daniel C. O’Connell, 24 Fairfield Ave., $450,000.

Nathan Chung to Manuel F. Lucio and Sook Yew Tang, 9 Prew Ave., Unit A4, $95,000.

Peter N. Papineau, Cheryl A. Shober and Jean E. Papineau to Brian T. Jackson and Heather Handfield, 67 Edward Drive, $284,000.

LEVERETT

Charles F. Rogers to Grant Firl and Julia Firl, Juggler Meadow Road, $16,000.

LONGMEADOW

Jennifer J. Langieri to Erika Hajati and Raveen Mehendru, 131 Western Drive, $640,000.

Kirankumar P. Chauhan and Saroj K. Chauhan to Benjamin R. Baraldi, 308 Pinewood Drive, $625,000.

LUDLOW

Chris E. Dempsey to Keturah Mary Kreps, 149 West Ave., $301,000.

Derek V. Rodrigues to Joseph S. Bruno, 665 Center St., Unit 204, $340,000.

Griffin A. Robtoy to Leonildo Ramos, Focosi Lane, Lot 17, $25,000.

Jennie A. Roach, estate, Jennie A. Stebbins, estate, Steven C. Roach, representative, and Cynthia A. Pereira, representative, to Jennifer Rivera, 142 Marion Circle, $405,000.

Jose F. Santos, Maria J. Santos and Maria J. Dos Santos to Shannon K. Tucker, 111 Pine St., $250,000.

Leonel Goncalves, trustee, Miguel Goncalves, trustee, Diane Manicki, trustee, and Bertilia Goncalves 1990 Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Megan DelRosario, Mar Angelo DelRosario and Catherine Donato-Cortright, 158 Munsing St., $365,000.

Paul Hope, Steven Hope, Michelle Pietras and Carolyn Potter to Katherine L. Hope Oakley and Kemar A. Oakley, 87 Ventura St., $110,000.

Shannon O. Miller to Cornerstone Homebuying LLC, 106 Chapin Greene Drive, $161,000.

Thomas Frederick Hodgins to Anthony Gagnon, 13 Lillian St., $175,000.

MONSON

Amanda A. Thompson, Amanda Sawicki and Trevor Thompson to Blue Oak Development LLC, 18 Palmer Road, Unit 5, $230,000.

John C. Durham and Cynthia D. Durham to Lauren L. Libiszewski, 257 Hovey Road, $270,000.

MONTAGUE

James F. Demers to Brian E. Foley, 89 Mormon Hollow Road, $200,000.

Gertrude Walker Saville, individually and as trustee of the Saville Investment Trust, to Julia Morse, 43 X Street, $215,000.

Cedric A. Pilard and Caroline M. Wampole to Jon-Marc Seimon and Duston Spear, 66 Main St., $579,000.

Kathleen H. Carr to Sea Gull Properties LLC, Federal Street, Unit 250 (1A), Stoneyside Condominium. $175,000.

NORTHAMPTON

Thomas Cummings and Patricia F. Cummings to Thomas M. Cummings, trustee, Patricia F. Cummings, trustee, and Cummings Family Trust, 1093 Westhampton Road, $100.

Mark W. Erba to Irhe Sohn and Chanhee Cho, 20 Ormond Drive, $500,000.

Jillian R. McGrath, personal representative, and Elizabeth A. Rajam, estate, to Patricia V. Huff, 48 Chapel St., $325,000.

ORANGE

Andres D. Ramirez and Andres Escobar to Shawn T. Mitchell, Shawn W. Mitchell and William A. Mitchell. 314 South Main St., $400,000.

Steven Hickey and Kristin McCa-

rthy to David Aaron Boyd, 14-18 Pleasant St., $370,000. 73 Willard Road LLC, to Barkley Enterprises LLC, Marjorie St., $35,000.

Denise Aline Rivard and Michael Louis Rivard to Celina N. Gonzalez and Francisco J. Gonzalez, 45 Oaklawn Ave., $360,000.

PALMER

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Forever Home Improvement LLC, 120 State St., $151,000.

Kelly Davis, Amy Milligan and Patricia C. Donovan to Lake Thompson Realty LLC, 39 Smith St., $550,000.

Lloyd E. Lords and Teresa Lords to Jeffrey D. Jacob and Debra J. Jacob, 17 Country Lane, $490,000.

Malia Homebuyers LLC, to Laura Riascos Quintero and Christopher Anibal Patrone, 46 Smith St., $415,000.

Matthew Cole (REP) and Brenda Cole (EST) to Diane M Santos, 60 East Palmer Park Dr, $335,000.

PLAINFIELD

Todd Scott, personal representative, Ronald A. Scott, estate, to Frank Reyes and Adam D. Lafield, 9 North Union St., $225,000.

ROWE

Margaret L. Smith to Clayton C. Miller and Ellen B.Miller, Hazelton Road, $3,500.

RUSSELL

Sean J Zielinski and Felicia Magovern to Derek Vaughan, 4 Park St, $260,000.

SHELBURNE

Hitor LLC, to Allan Smith, Patten Road, $230,000.

Laura L. Manners to Jacob A. Manners. 416 South Shelburne Road. $270,500.

Mark A. Hand and Marcella Therese Hinkell to Amy L. Hinkell and Matthew E. Hinkell, 66 Little Mohawk Road, $200,000.

SHUTESBURY

Edmund T. Hodgen, Jr. to Last Star Camp LLC. 36 South Laurel Drive. $98,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

Sandra Stoughton to John D. Henson and Liza Hernandez, 49 Bolton St., $328,000.

Paul H. Douglas and Katherine P.

Douglas to Mary L. Richardson, 27 Rivercrest Way, $519,000.

Daniel J. Sheridan and Kimberly A. Sheridan to Brian P. Sheridan and Connor M. Sheridan, 296 Brainerd St., $100.

Altagracia Ramirez to Nicholas Fielding, 160 North Main St., $475,000.

Mark S. Bristol to Mark S. Bristol and Margaret M. Fesko, 636 Amherst Road, $100.

Kevin McCarthy, Lisa McCarthy, and Lisa Martin to Julie E. Steiner, 25-31 High St., $600,000.

David R. Adams to John D. Adams, 15 Sycamore Knolls, $100.

Jason M. Walker, Amanda G. Walker, and Amanda G. Seligman to Bryan Gleason and Kristyn Gleason, 11 Ashton Lane, $575,000.

Francis Geraghty to Amanda Walker, 19 Dartmouth St., $292,000.

JN Duquette & Son Construction Inc., to Juli E. Sansoucy, 24 Lyon Green, $629,500.

SOUTHAMPTON

Cheryl DeNardo and Gaetano DeNardo to Kelly A. Freeman, Gregory E. Freeman, Russellville Road Rear, $617,000

Ninsheng Zhu and Ningsheng Zhu to Michael F. Seklecki and Jacqueline R. Seklecki, 20 Katelyn Way, $700,000.

SOUTHWICK

Anne D. Viets and Anne D. Humphries to Petrona B. Lopez Hodges, Scott W. Hodges and Diane L. Hodges, 247 Vining Hill Road, $289,000.

Michelle Bertrand and S. Michelle Bertrand to Kimberly Morrissey, 6 Shirley Terrace, $302,500.

SPRINGFIELD

Anastaysha Roller, trustee, and Yochana Robinson Mitchell Realty Trust, trustee of, to App Realty Trust LLC, 126-128 Maynard St., $200,000.

Arthur L .Ragland III, to JJJ17 LLC, 58 Wilbraham Ave., $90,000.

Barbara Dobronski and Arkadiusz Dobronski to Daniel Tellez, 16 Athol St., $340,000.

Bernice C. Salvas to Mark Lucente, 185 East St., $250,000.

Burke Hendee Realty LLC, to Astro Chemicals Inc., 1 Factory Road, $465,000.

Chelsea Wait to India Malika Colon, 115 Santa Barbara St., $210,000.

Chenevert Properties LLC, to Pedro Alicea III, and Yisel Jhoandra Alvarado, 16 Fordham St., $276,000.

Make sure cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s Day

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

There’s nothing

quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance.

But nothing kills that vibe quicker than stinky, slimy, wilted flowers poking out of a vase full of brown water.

Bacteria is one of the main causes of premature bouquet deaths. Its presence in vase water clogs stems and speeds up decay. Dehydration, either from a lack of water or a stem’s inability to absorb it, results in wilting.

And exposure to ethylene gas exuded by neighboring decaying flowers or ripening fruit hastens aging.

But with proper preparation and care, you can greatly increase the lifespan of your bouquets.

First, I’d like to put an end to some bad advice that’s been floating around: Despite what you might have read, smashing the cut ends of flower stems does not increase water uptake. In fact, it would destroy a portion of the stems’ vascular system, responsible for transporting water through the stem. It would also expose fresh plant tissue to water, which accelerates rotting. Don’t do it.

If you are cutting flowers from your garden, do so in the morning when stems are the most hydrated, then immediately place them into a container of water.

Regardless of whether your bouquets are picked or purchased, these tips will greatly improve their

longevity.

1. Always start with a clean vase.

2. Remove any leaves that land below the container’s water line, or they will introduce bacteria as they rot.

3. Using a clean, sharp knife or garden pruners, trim 1-2 inches off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle. This will maximize the surface area, allowing flowers to take up more water and preventing blockages that can result when stems lay flat against container bottoms. For woody stems, scrape a bit of bark away from the sides of angled cuts.

4. Add flower food. The little packet that comes with your bouquet contains sugar, citric acid and bleach, which lower the water’s pH and inhibit bacterial growth. Follow the dosing instructions on the packet; using too much can burn foliage and shorten the life of your flowers.

5. Add ¼ cup of sugar-sweetened citrus soda or a tablespoon of vodka

(or other clear spirit) as a booster. Soda helps keep water acidic and feeds flowers; vodka inhibits spoilage.

6. Keep flowers away from drafts, such as open windows, ceiling fans, forced-air heaters or air conditioning units, out of direct sunlight and away from fruit, which releases ethylene gas as it ripens.

7. Wash the vase, remove fading flowers and leaves, trim another one-quarter to one-half inch off stem bottoms and replace flower food and booster every other day.

8. There’s a reason florists store flowers in a refrigerated case. Just as it does food, refrigeration keeps flowers fresher longer. Tuck your bouquet into the fridge every night to slow the aging process.

Jessica Damiano writes regular gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter.

• Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Language of Flowers Continues with a Splash of Yellow.” Join Anastasia Traina for a two-day workshop exploring color in the world of flowers. In this workshop, participants will delve into the fascinating world of color mixing and incorporate the psychology of color. By combining the technical aspects of color mixing with an understanding of color psychology, participants will not only expand artistic skills, but also infuse a deeper layer of meaning and emotion into botanical creations. Cost is $200 members, $220 nonmembers;

• Saturday, May 18, “Get Gar-

denFit” with Madeline Hooper, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Instructor Madeline Hooper, star of the public television series “GardenFit,” will demonstrate the basic principles of form, balance and posture and teach participants the best body mechanics for gardening: lifting, bending, weeding, digging, and getting up and down from the ground. Participants will also be given key gardening warmups and stretches. Cost $25 members, $40 nonmembers; • Saturday, May 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join Master Gardener Chris to explore how to maintain perennial borders, foundation plots and vegetable gardens that have been created and tended over the years. This course will teach participants how to reshape their garden design and how to choose appropriate types of

plants that can improve the gardening process. Cost $25 members, $40 nonmembers.

• Saturday, May 18, 7 to 9 a.m. “Beginner Birding and Naturalist Walk.” In this class, Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Education Coordinator Shannon Welch, will lead participants on a birding and exploratory experience in BBG’s Meadow and Pond Garden. Binoculars, good footwear and field guides are recommended, as well as the MerlinID app from Cornell if you have a smartphone. Cost is $25 members, $40 nonmembers. To register for these programs or for more information, visit www. berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

WILBRAHAM

Spring plant sale

The Wilbraham Friends of the Library (WFOL) is holding a plant sale featuring two varieties of annuals. The sale will be pre-order only through May 15 with plant pick-up on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive. Begonias (pink or white) and Petunias (blue) will be available in 5-inch pots that are ready to plant and show off. Plants are $5 each and available by pre-order only. Pick up an order form at the library or download from online. You can also request an order form by emailing friends@wilbrahamlibrary.org. Return your order with payment to the library during regular business hours.

Deeds

Daisy Montes, representative, and Celestino Montes, estate, to George Petropulos, 90 Elijah St., $150,000.

Daniel Gladek to Anastaysha Roller, trustee, and Bertha Lincoln Realty Trust, trustee of, 140 Chestnut St., Unit 708, $78,000.

David A. Bennett and Rena M. Bennett to Joshua Rios, 92 Wrentham Road, $319,000.

Deirdre Alton and William Cherry to Ryan Shaver, 4 Virginia St., $345,000.

Diane T. Sheets and David R. Sheets to Faruq M. Stokes and Jae Vaughn T. Perry, 74-78 Manitoba St., $340,000.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Methuselah Realty Trust, trustee of, to Evan Springer and Clayton Springer, 24 Kazbeck St., $270,000.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Methuselah Realty Trust, trustee of, to Juan Alberto Andino Cintron and Sandra Gomez, 221 Laurelton St., $250,000.

Felix Beltran Suren and Jennifer Varga Dejesus to Alexandra P. Leon-Fils, 1342 Bay St., $265,000.

Francesco Siniscalchi to Edgardo Rivera, 166 Grayson Drive, $280,000.

George C .Deblois Jr., estate, and Glenn Deblois, representative, to Elizabeth Cruz, 27 Aspen Road, $294,500.

Greitcha M. Velez to Marco Reis and Zelia Reis, 76-78 Enfield St., $325,000.

Guadalupe M. Trujillo De Friedson and John M. Friedson to Binh T Le, 32 Aldrew Terrace, $262,000.

Jacqueline Brum, representative, and Karin E. Burns, estate, to Christian Cherisclair and Wilnide Cherisclair, 129 Bellevue Ave., $425,000.

James B. Morrissey, trustee, John Swift, trustee, and Springfield Ventures Rt, trustee of, to Shalina B. Wray, 51-53 Foster St., $285,000.

Janet Staples and Janet L. Newton to Fernando O. Walker Rivera, 1840 Parker St., $360,000.

Joeilys Diaz Ofray and Jesus Rodriguez Rivera to Maria Mead, 62 Midway St., $315,000.

Judithann M. Campbell to Michelle Love and Tracey Love, 83 Mazarin St., $236,000.

Keyshla Marie Diaz Parra and Keyshla Diaz to Byron Pelaez, 3 Woodcliff St., $110,000.

Lachenauer LLC, to Ahmat Ali Hilal, 13-15 Noel St., $325,000.

Lachenauer LLC, to San Juan D. Harrison and Crystal J. Harrison, 156 King St., $190,000.

Mary T. Popko to Kayla M. Bieber, 1-3

Decatur St., $315,000.

Mindruns Properties LLC, to Changin Lee and Suhyun Lee, 339-441 Allen St., $420,000.

Murat Karaarslan and Lindsay Karaarslan to Sarahi Rivera and Elizabeth Rivera Guay, 284 Hermitage Drive, $315,000.

Nathaniel T. Sanders and Cynthia M. Richardson to Lester C. McDonald Jr., 147 Carnarvon Circle, $240,000.

Oleg Kogan and Alina Kogan to Warren Costa, 48 Indian Leap St., $130,000.

Oussama Awkal to Omar Awkal, 246-248 Hancock St., $260,000.

Patriot Living Properties LLC, to Kenneth Roy Spear, 28 Chilson St., $275,000.

Ramon Rivera and Deborah Rivera to Veronica Morales, 34 Macomber Ave., $294,800.

Raymond Hamel and Raymond J. Hamel to Austin Hamel and Kaitlin Heffner, 88 Newton Road, $290,000.

Robert E. McNulty to Abdullah Mohammed Jashaami, 69 Merrimac Ave., $175,000.

Samuel A. Pava and Beverly L. Pava to Agape Haguma, 770 Dickinson St., $262,500.

Spring Forth Properties LLC, to North East Construction Services Inc., 663-665 Sumner Ave., $240,000.

Stephen Theodore Kowal, Stephen T. Kowal, Margaret A. Kowal and Margaret A. Wheat to Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Waiwai Realty Trust, trustee of, 39-41 Lyndale St., $116,600.

Suzanne Boland, estate, and Cathryn A. Matthews, representative, to Tiburcio Romero-Martinez and Wanda I Colon-Ortiz, 41 Rosella St., $257,000.

Tavernier Investments LLC, to Pamela Gomes and Cherrie Jowers, 769 Allen St., $355,000.

Thuy T Nai and Thuy T Mai to Phung Le, 14 Meredith St., $165,000.

Tiffany Smith, representative, Joseph R. LaFlamme, estate, Joseph Robert Laflamme, estate, Kimberly Kusmierczak, Kim Kusmierczak, Joseph R. Laflamme Jr., Stacey Stellato, Vanessa LaFlamme, Cynthia Anne LaFlamme, estate, and Cynthia A. Moquin, estate, to Anthony M. Santaniello, 52 Bairdcrest St., $260,000.

Wendy R. Kearney to Luis Enrique Rivera, 120 Paramount St., $320,000.

William E. Higgins Jr., and Kelly W. Higgins to Tamarah R. Chinn, 46 Marsden St., $260,000.

William Pacheco and Anastasia Pacheco to Oscar Castro, 362 Parkerview St., $324,000.

Winners O LLC, to Rafael A. Martinez, 254-256 Main St., $700,000.

SUNDERLAND

Kelly J. Page and Ronald Page to Jonathan M. Atkins and Aubrianne E. Kane, 232 North Silver Lane, $462,500.

Joseph P. O’Connor to Brody Wood, 125 Plumtree Road, $330,000.

TOLLAND

Gerald F. Devokaitis and Cheryl F. Devokaitis to Mark Cohen and Helen W. Cohen, 82 Stones Throw Drive, $448,200.

Ryan A. Michonski to William Taylor Lovenbury II, Jeff Miller Road, Lot 3, $40,000.

WALES

Lori M. Whitman to John Humphrey, Hollow Road, Lot 40A1, $50,000.

WARE

Ying Xuan Chen to Li Ting Ly, 18 High St., $110,000.

Mackenna Hogan to Henry Valerio and Ilianette Lugo-Morales, 45 South St., $310,000.

Lynn A. Liquornik to Fumi Realty Inc., 1 Pleasant Terrace, $165,000.

Donald Williams to Robert Rucki Jr., and Tara Neils Rucki, 0 Upper North Street, $135,000.

Christine Stochlinski and Mark Iwanicki to Chad Balicki and Megan Berube, 35 Bacon Road, $379,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alycar Investments LLC to Zulimar Rios, 62 George St., $238,000.

Angeljoy Co. LLC, to Natalia Varela and Rebecca Arguinzoni, 161 New Bridge St., $379,000.

Islam Niyazov and Gulasar Niyazova to Lok B. Bhattarai and Balak Thapa, 23 James Ave., $375,000.

Kathleen M. McDonough, representative, Vergie Mae Lee, estate, and Vergie M. Lee to Lou Lou Holdings LLC, 73 Herrman St., $300,000.

Kevin J. Conway to Thomas Foley, 37 Shady Brook, Unit 37, $457,000.

Masjid Al-Baqi Inc., to Marties Floating Event Planning LLC, 9 Willard Ave., $236,000.

William George Marchand Jr., to William George Marchand Jr., and William G. Marchand III, 231 River St., $100.

Westfield

Arshad Mehmood to Mariah Lynn Bouchard, 236 Shaker Road, $487,500.

Cheryl Denardo and Gaetano Denardo to Kelly A. Freeman and Gregory E. Freeman, 535 Russellville Road, $617,000.

Dawn M. Bonneau to Christopher M. Bannish and Shannon M. Bannish, 100 Rachael Terrace, $632,500.

Deborah L. Burkott and Deborah L. Seibold to Joshua C. Cyr, 9 Crown St., $352,000.

Gregory E. Freeman and Kelly A. Freeman to Todd G. Clark, Todd Clark, Lisa Ann Clark and Lisa Clark,

3 Shadow Lane, $431,500.

James R. S. Jylkka and Katja E. Jylkka to Matthew D. Blonairz and Patricia Blonairz, 30 Summer St., $210,000. Kaitlin Davis and Anthony Choquette to Eric K. Lacombe, 76 Meadow St., $237,000.

Shanna Sharples, Laurie Ellen Sharples, estate, Laurie E. Sharples, estate, College Village Condominium Association, Corey J. Fisher and David R. Sharples to Robin R. Sheldon, 1430 Russell Road, Unit 29, $116,000.

Thomas Tomasini to Richard M. Stephens Jr., 37 Buschmann Ave., $227,000.

WILBRAHAM

Alfred W. Patrie Jr., to Margaret Ann Treacy, 12 Wilbraview Drive, $350,000.

Amjad Real Estate LLC, to Monique Worthy and Jimmy Worthy II, 224 Three Rivers Road, $540,000.

Barbara J Kirk, trustee, and Kirk 2010 Ruth Drive Trust, trustee of, to Alec Upperton and Keandra Upperton, 9 Ruth Drive, $462,000.

Connor Courtney and Jessica Courtney to Victoria W Kirton, 59 Glenn Drive, $390,000.

Harold C Lee and Sharon J Lee to Greg O Roberts and Joseph M Roberts, 392 Main St., $100,000.

Jennifer Wallace-Johnson to Lucielle Amaral Pires Spindola and Osmar Braga Spindola, 3 Weston St., $238,500.

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