Coming Up Monday, November 4, 2013

Palmer Casino Palmer residents will go to the polls on November 5th to decide if they want their community to be chosen as a potential host for a casino. Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath heads to Palmer to talk with the folks on both sides of the issue....

The State We’re In: Easthampton Mayoral Debate

Airing Sunday, November 3 at 11am Easthampton mayoral candidates Karen Cadieux, David Ewing, Herbert Glazier and Nancy Sykes debate the issues in their race in a discussion moderated by Jim Madigan. Karen Cadieux  Karen Cadieux  on Facebook Nancy Sykes Nancy Sykes on...
Halloween at the Deerfield Inn

Halloween at the Deerfield Inn

Deerfield, MA is just 30 miles north of Springfield, but when you drive through you feel as if you’ve gone back in time 200-300 years. The buildings and the streets are almost the same. Some say the past is such a huge part of the present that it permeates the...

Coming Up Friday, November 1, 2013

The State We’re In: State Senate Special Election Debate Candidates City Councilor David Bartley, (D) –Holyoke, and State Representative Don Humason, ( R) – Westfield, debate the issues in their special election race to fill the vacant Second Hampden-Hampshire...

Gerena School Follow Up

Last season on Connecting Point, we brought you the series “Divided We Stand A Street in Our School” that focused on the Gerena School in Springfield’s North End. Recently, it was announced that the school had exited Level 4 status by successfully meeting...

New England Legends

Just in time for Halloween! Jeff Belanger, lecturer and author of “Weird Massachusetts” talks about his new show which debuts on WGBY October 31st at 10pm.  “New England Legends” explores the legends, myths, and mysteries in the region. Jeff talks about why people are...

Coming Up Thursday, October 31, 2013

Roca Roca’s Executive Director Tom McKenna Springfield Assistant Director Keith Rhone talk about their organization, which helps at risk young men get off streets, get jobs, and lead productive lives. They will talk about the intervention model they use to help...

School Safety

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath visits the Enfield Public School System to talk with parents and administrators about their decision to place armed guards in the schools. Enfield Public...

Mental Health

Dr Henry East-Trou from Gandara Center talks about the high rate of mental health issues in the Springfield area. Their organization works specifically with the Hispanic community, providing residential, mental health, substance abuse and preventive services to...