Founded in 1637, Old First Church is the oldest church in Western Massachusetts, and among the oldest in the United States. At the time of its incorporation, the Church counted among its membership every resident of Springfield. The current Meeting House, completed in 1819, was designated as a state historical landmark in 1971 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. In fact, the church's historical significance cannot be overstated-in addition to its integral role in the birth of the Springfield, the church provided a stop along the Underground Railroad, and played host to famed statesman Daniel Webster, and abolitionist John Brown. Upon his death in 1848, the body of President John Quincy Adams lay in State at Old First Church. Through its denomination, the Uni... 04/01/2008

"Si un milagro vive en tu corazόn, Puedes ver más allá de las nubes." Autor: Bernadine Pellicier La Actividad: Relevo por la Vida® Lugar: Blake Track , Springfield College,  263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts Fecha:  30 de Mayo de 2008, 3:00p.m.  hasta  31 de Mayo de 2008, 3:00 p.m. Equipo/Team: RE/MAX Teamwork Realty ¿Quién de ustedes no ha vivido a través de un familiar, amigo o conocido el terrible mal del cáncer? Casi todos nosotros hemos pasado por esta experiencia de una manera u otra. Relevo por la Vida es una actividad que dura toda la noche para crear conciencia sobre el cáncer y recaudar fondos para las investigaciones, la educación, la defensa y los programas de servicio al paciente. La actividad es una manera de celebrar la vida para los sobrevivientes de cáncer, d... 03/28/2008

This is my very first Blog. I have heard for years about blogging and it never made sense to me. WHY would someone want to write on the internet about what they do or feel? Well, I am going to do this because I've been told it may increase my listings and sales. SO, as a motivated Realtor, I'll try it! Great Springfield MA is a great area to live in or near and raise a family. The location is fabulous. 21/2 hours to NYC, 11/2 to Boston (GO SOX!) skiing to Mt Snow or Killingtonan 1-2hours drive, the Berkshires have Jacobs Pillow, and Tanglewood -also an hour away. Again a great location for culture and the many colleges that are here are exceptional. The schools are good, the taxes, in comparison to other parts of the east coast are affordable. This is a great place to buy a house, real ... 03/28/2008

Greetings All,On May 30th and 31st, at Blake Track on the Springfield College Campus, I will be participating in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life ® Event with other members of our team. All are invited to join us! Event: 2008 Relay for Life ® Dates:  May 30th, 3:00 p.m. until May 31st, 3:00 p.m.Location:  Blake Track , Springfield College,  263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts Team: RE/MAX Teamwork Realty"When a miracle lives in our heart, We can see far beyond the clouds" -Author, Bernadine PellicierSadly, most of us have lost someone we love or know a cancer survivor. I share my story on my American Cancer Society Relay for Life webpage. The URL is printed at the bottom of this post.This is only my second year participating in this event. I plan to continue supportin... 03/27/2008

JAZZ.  [jaz]  Informal definition:  a. to excite or enliven  b. to accelerate  With this definition in mind,   A Real Jazzy Spot in "my town" of Springfield, MA is:  The Basketball Hall of Fame   Located on the banks of the Connecticut River and Interstate I-91 in Downtown Springfield, it is easily accessible from just about anywhere in the Greater Springfield vicinity.  When I was in elementary school , my family moved into the city of Springfield and soon we became immersed in the game of basketball. My love of basketball especially started in junior high school. My two of my three brothers were involved in the inner-city youth teams in local neighborhoods. As short as I was, I quickly learned to play with the "big boys". (If I could still play like that, I would never be a plus-size!... 01/31/2008

    Forest Park is known in Springfield for all year fun! In the Winter, Forest Park hosts Bright Nights for residents and non- residents. Forest park is decorated with Holiday decor and is dripping in festive lights. Guests drive thru the park and are amazed with the animation, music and display of lights.  Want to know more? Please feel free to visit  http://www.brightnights.org/tour/index.html for the Virtual tour of Bright Nights! Barney Carriage house is a landmark as well as a popular location for the most romantic weddings in the Forest Park location. For more information for corporate meetings or to book a wedding, please visit the site http://www.barneycarriagehouse.com/bch/social-welcome.0.html to explore your options.  The mission of the Forest Park Zoological Society is to p... 01/29/2008

 Compliments ofMaureen Staccato/Hector ConcepcionThe Dynamic Home Team413-627-7699/413-885-9195Report Run: 1/29/2008 8:21:15 PM Property Type(s): SF Status: SLD Start Date: 12/29/2007 End Date: 1/29/2008 Towns: Springfield:Forest Park, MA Price Range# ofListingsAvg. Dayson MarketAverageSale Price AverageList PriceSP:LPRatioAverageOrig PriceSP:OPRatio$0 - $49,9990 0$0 $00$00$50,000 - $99,9991 150$86,000 $87,90098$87,90098$100,000 - $149,9990 0$0 $00$00$150,000 - $199,9990 0$0 $00$00$200,000 - $249,9990 0$0 $00$00$250,000 - $299,9990 0$0 $00$00$300,000 - $349,9990 0$0 $00$00$350,000 - $399,9990 0$0 $00$00$400,000 - $449,9990 0$0 $00$00$450,000 - $499,9990 0$0 $00$00$500,000 - $599,9990 0$0 $00$00$600,000 - $699,9990 0$0 $00$00$700,000 - $799,9990 0$0 $00$00$800,000 - $899,9990 0$0 $00$00$... 01/29/2008

 Compliments ofMaureen Staccato/Hector ConcepcionThe Dynamic Home Team413-627-7699/413-885-9195   Report Run: 1/29/2008 8:17:13 PM Property Type(s): SF Status: SLD Start Date: 12/29/2007 End Date: 1/29/2008 Towns: Springfield:Sixteen Acres, MA Price Range# ofListingsAvg. Dayson MarketAverageSale Price AverageList PriceSP:LPRatioAverageOrig PriceSP:OPRatio$0 - $49,9990 0$0 $00$00$50,000 - $99,9991 140$95,000 $115,90082$129,90073$100,000 - $149,9994 81$127,950 $131,34297$146,49488$150,000 - $199,9992 260$174,900 $177,95099$201,95087$200,000 - $249,9992 109$208,930 $213,40098$236,20089$250,000 - $299,9990 0$0 $00$00$300,000 - $349,9990 0$0 $00$00$350,000 - $399,9990 0$0 $00$00$400,000 - $449,9990 0$0 $00$00$450,000 - $499,9990 0$0 $00$00$500,000 - $599,9990 0$0 $00$00$600,000 - $699,9990 0... 01/29/2008

 Compliments ofMaureen Staccato/Hector ConcepcionThe Dynamic Home Team413-627-7699/413-885-9195Report Run: 1/29/2008 8:12:30 PM Property Type(s): SF Status: SLD Start Date: 12/29/2007 End Date: 1/29/2008 Towns: Springfield:East Springfield, MA Price Range# ofListingsAvg. Dayson MarketAverageSale Price AverageList PriceSP:LPRatioAverageOrig PriceSP:OPRatio$0 - $49,9990 0$0 $00$00$50,000 - $99,9991 34$98,500 $99,90099$99,90099$100,000 - $149,9993 140$125,000 $136,60091$149,90083$150,000 - $199,9991 164$162,000 $165,90098$169,90095$200,000 - $249,9990 0$0 $00$00$250,000 - $299,9990 0$0 $00$00$300,000 - $349,9990 0$0 $00$00$350,000 - $399,9990 0$0 $00$00$400,000 - $449,9990 0$0 $00$00$450,000 - $499,9990 0$0 $00$00$500,000 - $599,9990 0$0 $00$00$600,000 - $699,9990 0$0 $00$00$700,000 - $799... 01/29/2008

                             Hello my fellow Mortgage Brokers & Realtors, Are you have problem placing a difficult loan or closing the sale of a propety do to the changes in the market?Brokers: If your go to lender has stopped accepting wholes business or even gone out of business let help let me help. I have one of the largest lender relationships in the business. No need to submit timely broker packages to find out that the deal is held up then shot down in underwriting. I'm not looking for any up front fees. Turn dead deals into CASH still able to provide 100% financing! Realtors: The structure of a deal is even more important now then ever do to the tightening of lenders programs. I can help you with this on a case by case situation. Sale your clients home quicker or help your clien... 12/17/2007

 Enclosed is the market report for Springfield, MA. This report covers all  single family properties sold, pricing and days on market in the past 3 months.  If you would like more information regarding the current single family market for Springfield, MA please feel free to contact me.Report Run: 11/8/2007 10:45:32 AM Property Type(s): SF Status: SLD Start Date: 8/8/2007 End Date: 11/8/2007 Towns: Springfield, MA Price Range# ofListingsAvg. Dayson MarketAverageSale Price AverageList PriceSP:LPRatioAverageOrig PriceSP:OPRatioUnder $50,0007 165 $35,793 $45,41479$57,07063$50,000 - $99,99923 127 $79,765 $87,66291$96,55683$100,000 - $149,999101 97 $130,187 $134,48897$141,80092$150,000 - $199,99998 97 $171,256 $174,63398$180,47395$200,000 - $249,99925 175 $221,894 $229,48197$242,76191$250,000... 11/08/2007

 Want to know more about Greater Springfield? Springfield is very versatile with culture,arts, recreation and sports. The greater Springfield area has many local parks for swimming, camping, picnic areas, walking trails and playgrounds. For more information please visit http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/Park/ .                                                              Fright Fest at 6-Flags New England! 6 Flags is only a hop, skip and a jump from Springfield and offers locals summer time fun and during the month of October, 6-Flags has their annual Fright Fest! For ticket and park hours, please visit  http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/index.aspx         Randall's Farms of Ludlow is a great place for picking your own fruits and vegetables. For more information or to post your own ev... 10/06/2007

If you will be relocating to Springfield, Ma and have school age children, you will need to know vital information for registration and to know what school district to sign up your children. Buying a home consumes a lot of your time and the most important thing is your children's education! September will be here soon, so enclosed is the information you will need to be ahead of the game!                  When it's time to relocate to the greater Springfield area, call Maureen Staccato of Keller Williams Realty and watch your dreams of home ownership come true!WELCOME TO THE PARENT INFORMATION CENTERThe Parent Information Center (PIC) is located at 22 Mulberry Street (on the lower level of the Milton Bradley School). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. T... 07/04/2007

 This summer, take the time to enjoy the sunshine and the activities Springfield Parks and Recreation has to offer. So many creative programs to keep the family busy all year long. Parks Dept. fun for kids and families Tennis Program With Tim MayotteThe Parks Deparment along with the USTA New England is hosting its second annual "Block Party...a tennis event in Forest Park" on Saturday June 16. Get the details.First Annual Father's Day BarbecueWhen:  Sunday, June 17, 11:00-4:00 Where:  King Philips Stockade (in Forest Park) Get the detailsSummer Enrichment ProgramThe 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Enrichment Programs are committed to providing innovative programs and learning experiences for participating children.  The Summer Enrichment programs are designed to introduc... 06/11/2007

With the Simpsons movie underway, all cities named Springfield have entered a contest to the the actual "Springfield" home of the Simpson family. I am a big Simpson fan and have watched it since it's premier back in 1988. I think that if our Springfield was chosen for the home of the Simpsons, it would be fantastic!"The Simpsons" Takes the Floor at Springfield City HallSPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS  - Strawberry frosted donuts may seem an unlikely topic for a city council meeting, but they were on the agenda at Springfield City Hall Monday night. The creators of "the Simpsons" cartoon series recently produced a movie, and the city of Springfield wants "in" on the action. They are running a contest between the 32 cities named "Springfield" in the United States. The winner gets to call itsel... 05/09/2007

For those who live in the Springfield area, I think this is some information you will want to know about because it will effect all of us who live in the town of Springfield! Springfield Water Department Raising Rates for ResidentsSPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS (WWLP) - At the start of July, Springfield residents are going to be shelling out a few extra bucks in their water and sewer bills. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is looking to hike rates about 10 percent. There would be similar additional increases for the next three years. The reason: right now, heavy rains caused a sewage overflow into the Connecticut River, but the federal government has ordered an end to that practice. That project will cost between 30 and 40 million dollars, and is one of the major reasons behind th... 05/09/2007

Enclosed is the updated stats for those who are interested in relocating from the greater Boston area to the Western part of Ma such as Springfield.  The cost of housing in Boston has gone upward over the past few years which has residents considering relocating to Western Ma and commuting to work daily. There has been much talk and controversy in regards to the express train that has been discussed that would allow residents to live in Western Ma and commute daily into the city of Boston. Hope you find this information useful for your questions;City #1: Springfield, MassachusettsCity #2: Boston, MassachusettsZip #1: 01104Zip #2: 02108County #1: Hampden CountyCounty #2: Suffolk CountyAbout our data DemographicsDetails Springfield01104 Boston02108 Massachusetts Massachusetts Population V... 05/01/2007

Wine Tasting Event in Springfield, MADecember 6, 20066pm to 8 pm $25 a ticket, all goes towards charity. Organized by the Exchange Club of Springfield, MA If you are interested please contact Adrianne Lortie at adrianne11013@yahoo.com 11/25/2006