Montague Plains
Located on a large sand delta, the Montague Plains was formed more than 10,000 years ago when melt water streams from the retreating glaciers emptied into Glacial Lake Hitchcock, a large lake that covered much of what is now Montague, MA and the Connecticut River Valley. Today, the Plains are home to many rare plants and animals and are maintained by Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Producer Dave Fraser met up with Brian Hawthorne, a Habitat Planning Coordinator, to learn about this unique and important part of our region.
New Belchertown State School Book
Northampton author Ed Orzechowski discusses his new book “You’ll Like It Here” — The Story of Donald Vitkus, Belchertown Patient #3394, which tells the story of a boy committed to the Belchertown State School at age 6, but who never should have been there. Donald Vitkus joins the author and Jim Madigan for the discussion.
Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center
John Goodhue, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in Holyoke, discusses the economic impact and overall importance of that facility.
Importance of a Health Care Proxy
Dr. Diane Dietzen, Medical Director of Palliative Care Services for Baystate Medical Center, discusses the importance of having a health care proxy and making sure you and your family discuss your healthcare wishes.
