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Messages and Memories in Stone

Messages and Memories in Stone

While working on a story about the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Vermont, for our special Veterans Day episode of Connecting Point, I was reminded that the sacrifices of our best and bravest on behalf of our nation began right here in New England....
The President and the Pipeline…

The President and the Pipeline…

I can’t think of another issue in recent years that has concerned the residents of Berkshire and Franklin Counties the way the Kinder-Morgan/Tennessee Gas Pipeline has…and is it any wonder? There are very legitimate concerns about the possible seizure of...
The President and the Pipeline…

Fresh and Local

As Connecting Point begins its sixth season, you’ll undoubtedly notice some changes: we have a new executive producer (me), a fresh look and sound, and a fantastic new video-centric website, where you can find updated content anytime, anywhere. What remains the...
Change of Season

Change of Season

As we segue from spring to summer and wind down yet another season of Connecting Point, I inevitably take a look back on the people and places whose stories I’ve told over the past 9 months, and it makes me think about why we do what we do with our lives; the careers...
Change of Season

On the Road Again Yet Again…

We are on the road again this month, visiting one of my favorite places in Western New England: the Northern Berkshires. All month long we’ll be bringing you stories from this little corner of Massachusetts, nestled up near the Vermont and New York borders. Like...
Change of Season

On The Road in Northern Berkshire County

In an average Connecting Point season we see 100’s of guests coming into our studio in downtown Springfield to discuss issues or share their stories with our viewers. Although that is the most efficient way for us to produce our program it is often advantageous for us...
Change of Season

A Rusty Nail and some Rose Colored Glasses

The power of nostalgia always amazes me… it seems as though we’re always yearning to revisit our past. Why is that? There are numerous reasons, I’m sure. Personally, I’ve always been drawn to local history because it informs us as to the kind of people we are, and...
100 Days of Charlie Baker

100 Days of Charlie Baker

This week, Governor Charlie Baker is reaching that symbolic milestone of his first 100 days in office as leader of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The first 100 days has been used as measuring point for public officials since the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Having the Tables Turned

Having the Tables Turned

Turnabout is fair play, as the saying goes, so when John Krol – host of the Good Morning Pittsfield radio and TV show – asked me to be a guest on his show, I could hardly say no, now could I? After all, I’d just asked him to let me interview him! Let’s be...
Another St. Patrick’s Parade is History

Another St. Patrick’s Parade is History

I wish I had a dollar for every time someone has asked me the last couple of days “Have you thawed out yet?”. To be honest, I haven’t checked the weather records, but think we’ve had a couple of colder parade days in the last few years. At...
Potential

Potential

Growing up in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, Western Mass seemed like another world to me, almost a different state. When I first came to the region over 15 years ago, it was for school and work. Over 15 years have passed I’m still here… and I have no intentions...
Exploring the Hilltowns of Western MA

Exploring the Hilltowns of Western MA

In January we took you On The Road to South County to explore and learn about the towns that make up southern Berkshire County. This month we are taking you On The road to the Hilltowns, a rural stretch of about 20 towns that make up that dividing point between the...