Charter Schools, Part 1: In Favor

Charter Schools, Part 1: In Favor

School choice is a hot topic of discussion, and many parents opt to send their kids to charter schools instead of traditional public school. However, there are efforts in the state to lift the cap on charter schools, a controversial issue, and tonight in the first of...
Life with Monte: Medical Marijuana

Life with Monte: Medical Marijuana

Monte Belmonte gets a tour of the new New England Treatment Access Medical Marijuana Dispensary Center in Northampton. The operation opened on September 28 and has already served hundreds of patients holding medical marijuana cards. This is the second facility in...

Coming Up Monday, November 16

Charter Schools, Part 1: In Favor School choice is a hot topic of discussion, and many parents opt to send their kids to charter schools instead of traditional public school. However, there are efforts in the state to lift the cap on charter schools, a controversial...
The State We’re In: Rep. John Velis

The State We’re In: Rep. John Velis

Our guest is State Representative John Velis (D) – Westfield/Fourth Hampden District, who joins host Jim Madigan to discuss his “Stolen Valor” Bill and the on-going fight against the Opioid Addiction crisis in the...
Coming Up Friday, November 13

Coming Up Friday, November 13

The State We’re In: Rep. John Velis Our guest is State Representative John Velis (D) – Westfield/Fourth Hampden District, who joins host Jim Madigan to discuss his “Stolen Valor” Bill and the on-going fight against the Opioid Addiction crisis in the...
Bennington Battle Monument

Bennington Battle Monument

On August 17, 1777, Brigadier General John Stark and his men defeated General Burgoyne’s British army in what became known as the Battle of Bennington, a key turning point in the American Revolutionary War. While the battle took place in New York State, just...
A Veteran’s Story

A Veteran’s Story

The tragic events of September 11th, 2001 inspired veteran and Purple Heart recipient Kyle Toto to join the military, where he served overseas in Afghanistan. Carolee McGrath sat down with Mr. Toto to talk about his service and how he’s able to help fellow servicemen...
Vet2Vet

Vet2Vet

Holyoke Community College, in collaboration with the Springfield Vet Center, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, is launching a series of free classes this fall specifically for veterans. Called “Vet2Vet,” the 10 FREE...

Coming Up Wednesday, November 11

A Veteran’s Story The tragic events of September 11th, 2001 inspired veteran and Purple Heart recipient Kyle Toto to join the military, where he served overseas in Afghanistan. Carolee McGrath sat down with Mr. Toto to talk about his service and how he’s able to help...
PARCC: Part 1

PARCC: Part 1

The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education votes November 17 on whether to drop the current M.C.A.S. test and replace it with PARCC – the “Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers”. Proponents say PARCC better prepares...