Coming Up Thursday, February 27

Franklin County Heroin Epidemic Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan discusses the epidemic of heroin addiction and drug-related deaths and crimes in Franklin and Hampshire counties. Police Prep for School Shooting Scenario Sgt. David Kane from Springfield...

Web Premiere: Affordable Care Act

Bryan Ayars, CEO of Community Health Programs in Berkshire County discusses the impact and importance of the federal Affordable Care Act, and the campaign his organization has begun to make more than 10,000 Berkshire County residents aware of the health insurance they...

West Springfield’s New High School

The new $107 million West Springfield High School is officially done and Mayor Ed Sullivan talks about what this means to the community and also, the economic & environmental impact since it is LEED certified. Superintendent Dr. Russell Johnston talks about the...

Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors

Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors is a non-profit organization based out of Amherst and Turners Falls, MA that celebrates those who sacrifice their lives for our country. Kerry Togneri, founder/president of Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors, started it after being inspired...

Making It Here: Snowboard Wax Makers

Roger and Sarah Cameron from East Longmeadow, MA started the snow and surf wax company Magical Go-Go in 2003 and a few years later, Sarah realized that she wanted to open a sister company (POM POM) specifically targeted to females to encourage and empower their desire...

Heart Disease

Dr. Quinn Pack, a Preventive Cardiologist at Baystate Health, talks about heart disease, which is the leading cause of disease in both men and women. February is American Heart Month and he has advice and tips for controlling it and better, preventing it from taking...

Coming Up Monday, February 24

Heart Disease Dr. Quinn Pack, a Preventive Cardiologist at Baystate Health, talks about heart disease, which is the leading cause of disease in both men and women. February is American Heart Month and he has advice and tips for controlling it and better, preventing it...

The State We’re In: Michael Albano

Our guest is Governor’s Councilor and former Springfield Mayor Michael Albano for a discussion of the work of the Governor’s Council, the situation facing local government in Massachusetts today and the legacy of Governor Deval Patrick as he works through the final...

Coming Up Friday, February 21

The State We’re In: Michael Albano Our guest is Governor’s Councilor and former Springfield Mayor Michael Albano for a discussion of the work of the Governor’s Council, the situation facing local government in Massachusetts today and the legacy of Governor Deval...

Heroin Addiction

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath looks into the heroin epidemic that has become prevalent in Franklin County.  She talks with members of the Opioid Education and Awareness Task Force that was formed because of the recent spike in heroin activity in that...