Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

June 1, 2011… It’s hard to believe three years have already passed since that terrible day when tornadoes tore through western Massachusetts causing 4 deaths and multi-millions of dollars in damages. It was 4:38PM when the twister crossed the Connecticut...
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

Gone, But (definitely) Not Forgotten…

I think we all like looking back in our lives — to remember things we did and places we enjoyed visiting with friends and family. That’s the idea behind a four-part series we’ll be bringing you on “Connecting Point” the next few weeks....
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

Getting Ready for Holyoke’s Big Day!

Hard to believe another year has passed — but it’s already Parade Time in Holyoke once again.  The 2014 edition of the Holyoke Saint Patrick’s Parade steps off this Sunday. Once more this year — as we have for more than a decade now —...
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

Our Day in the Berkshires…

It wasn’t a vacation day–as the title might seem to imply — but your Connecting Point crew recently spent a day in Berkshire County. We taped a half-dozen interviews with some of the people who make that region such a fascinating and vital part of...
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

What’s next for Deval Patrick?

What’s to become of Governor Deval Patrick? He leaves office next January after serving two full, four year terms — the first Massachusetts Governor to do so since Michael Dukakis left the State House in January, 1991. Patrick made it quite clear early...
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

A New Spirit in D.C.? Don’t bet on it!

There was a lot of excitement in the media late last month when U.S. House and Senate negotiators said they’d reached a budget agreement. There would not be yet another federal government shutdown early in the new year. Many hailed a new spirit of cooperation in...
Remembering a terrible day in Western Mass…

Get ready for Election Year 2014!!!

I know, I know –we’ve just gotten past the 2013 elections for mayors and municipal officers, a special election for the State Senate and 3 local community votes on Casinos — but 2014  —  and a whole slew of big campaigns — is coming fast....
So What Do We Learn from Election 2013?

So What Do We Learn from Election 2013?

Election Day 2013 is history. Six western Massachusetts communities chose mayors. Two incumbent mayors lost (Chicopee and West Springfield). Three mayors were re-elected (Holyoke, North Adams and Westfield) and one incumbent retired making way for a new mayor...
So What Do We Learn from Election 2013?

Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

“What if…” It’s a “game” history buffs and political junkies play, wondering what would have happened if certain events and elections through the years had turned out differently. It’s fun and easy, and since it’s all speculation – nobody ever wins or loses. This...
So What Do We Learn from Election 2013?

Getting Down to Cases on Casinos

We’re still a long way from seeing the four remaining positions filled on the State Gaming Commission. That means there won’t be a decision anytime soon on where casinos will be placed in the state. However, we are in a position to make some pretty good guesses about...