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Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

“What if…” It’s a “game” history buffs and political junkies play, wondering what would have happened if certain events and elections through the years had turned out differently. It’s fun and easy, and since it’s all speculation – nobody ever wins or loses. This...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Salute to Service and Sacrifice

Every Wednesday during the month of May Connecting Point will pay tribute to the men and women who served thier country during war time. On May 2nd host Carrie Saldo visited the American Legion/VFW food pantry in Lanesboro, Massachusetts, they have grown from serving...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Timing is Everything

On Monday Feb. 20 videographer Mark Langevin along with intern Diane Coles were at Belden Farm in Hatfield shooting a story about Dairy Farms.  We no sooner got out of the van when farmer Daryl Williams said if we hurry we could witness the live birth of a baby calf. ...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Cookies from the Auto Guy

If you are a frequent viewer of Connecting Point you may have seen Consumer Reports Auto Content Specialist Mike Quincy on as a regular guest. In recognition of Valentines Day Mike brought in some home made Snickerdoodle cookies made by his wife Michelle and 12 year...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Getting Down to Cases on Casinos

We’re still a long way from seeing the four remaining positions filled on the State Gaming Commission. That means there won’t be a decision anytime soon on where casinos will be placed in the state. However, we are in a position to make some pretty good guesses about...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

The (Casino) Battle of Western Massachusetts

The new gaming law passed by Massachusetts legislators last fall allows for the creation of three casinos – one each in specific geographic areas of the Commonwealth. One casino for the greater Boston area – which includes Worcester County. One casino for the...
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

More Tough Times to Come…but Why?

We’re still a month away from the start of calendar year 2012 – but the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is close to putting out its financial plan for Fiscal Year 2013. Governor Patrick’s version of the 2013 state budget is scheduled for release in late January....
Playing “What if…” with the 2012 Elections

Community Spirit

As we enter the Holiday Season it is typically a time for many of us to stop and think about the things in our lives that we are thankful for. At Connecting Point we hope that you will share some of your thoughts with us by posting them on our web site. This year,...
So what did we learn from the 2011 local elections?

So what did we learn from the 2011 local elections?

“All Politics is Local” We’ve all heard that old saying from “Tip” O’Neill about a million times – but that’s the best explanation I have for the way most of the races turned out here in western Massachusetts this week. This is a time of political uncertainty if not...