Coronavirus & COVID-19

Coverage of the Coronavirus in Western New England

Connecting Point brings you the latest stories about the novel coronavirus and how COVID-19 is impacting western Massachusetts. From interviews with health care officials and politicians to features on local people making a difference, get the facts on how the pandemic is shaping life in western New England.

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Reopening Western Mass Schools

Plans for the new school year vary across western Mass. Some communities are sticking with remote learning while others are offering a hybrid model. Leah Hamilton is the Director of Education for the Barr Foundation, which provides grants to school districts across...