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How the Egremont Barn Survives During COVID-19

How the Egremont Barn Survives During COVID-19

by NEPM | Aug 10, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Economy, Show Segments

According to a report commissioned by the Independent Restaurant Coalition, by the end of 2020 up to 85% of independent restaurants could permanently close because of COVID-19 related shutdowns. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t trying their best to stay open. ...
The State We’re In: How Will COVID-19 Impact the 2020 Election?

The State We’re In: How Will COVID-19 Impact the 2020 Election?

by NEPM | Aug 7, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The 2020 Presidential election is less than 3 months away, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made this a presidential campaign unlike any other.   If recent polls are correct, this election could be a referendum on President Trump’s handling of the pandemic. Those poll...
Schools & COVID-19: West Springfield Drive Thru Graduation

Schools & COVID-19: West Springfield Drive Thru Graduation

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

With schools closed and students learning online, districts are doing their best to keep students connected, both academically and socially. Missing their routines, their friends, and school activities may make some student feel lonely. Over the next few weeks,...
Ludlow Educator Stacy Monette Named Principal of the Year

Ludlow Educator Stacy Monette Named Principal of the Year

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

Earlier this summer, the Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association chose Stacy Monette as Middle School Principal of the Year.   COVID-19 changed the plans for many educators and students, including those at Monette’s own school, Paul Baird Middle School in...
Supporting the Deaf and Blind Community During the Pandemic

Supporting the Deaf and Blind Community During the Pandemic

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

For individuals who are deaf and blind, facing a world with new guidelines and mandates due to COVID-19 can be challenging. With mask mandates and social distancing, those who rely on touch or lip-reading encounter difficulties navigating the world like they used to....
Student Mental Health During COVID-19

Student Mental Health During COVID-19

by NEPM | Aug 5, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

Social and emotional needs of children are very much on the minds of school administrators as they plan what learning will look like in the fall. Students’ personal needs — just like their academic ones — will vary. Some kids may have no problem adjusting, while...
Pleasant and Main Café Helps Community Weather Pandemic

Pleasant and Main Café Helps Community Weather Pandemic

by NEPM | Aug 5, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Simple Pleasures

Craig Bero grew up on a farm in a small town in northern Wisconsin. He earned a degree in theater from the University of Wisconsin, then moved to New York City in 1977 to act and do set design. As many struggling actors do, Bero worked in the restaurant business to...
Housatonic PCB Clean Up Agreement Opposition (Pt. 2)

Housatonic PCB Clean Up Agreement Opposition (Pt. 2)

by NEPM | Aug 5, 2020 | Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

After years of planning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Electric (GE), and the cities and towns along the river finally reached an agreement to clean-up the PCB-polluted Housatonic River. The public can commend on the proposal through August 28,...
How COVID-19 Impacts the Performing Arts

How COVID-19 Impacts the Performing Arts

by NEPM | Aug 4, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the performing arts are re-imagining how live performances will look when theaters and arenas reopen during phases 3 and 4 in Massachusetts.   Don Sanders is the Executive Artistic Director for MIFA Victory Theatre in Holyoke....
BEAT Supports EPA’s New PCB Clean-Up Project (Part 1)

BEAT Supports EPA’s New PCB Clean-Up Project (Part 1)

by NEPM | Aug 4, 2020 | Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

After years of planning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Electric (GE), and the cities and towns along the river finally reached an agreement to clean-up the PCB-polluted Housatonic River. The public can commend on the proposal through August 28,...
The History and Significance of the Mohawk Trail

The History and Significance of the Mohawk Trail

by NEPM | Aug 3, 2020 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

The world-famous Mohawk Trail, which runs from the Berkshires to Boston along historic Route 2, was recently submitted for inclusion in “America’s Byways.” This designation is awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to some of the nation’s most scenic...
August Economic Update with Prof. John Rogers

August Economic Update with Prof. John Rogers

by NEPM | Aug 3, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the economy, causing job losses and permanent business closures. Many businesses that have remained open are struggling to survive.  There’s been positive news in Massachusetts, with business opening back up when the state...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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