Public Affairs

Last Minute Tax Tips

With April 18th, or “Tax Day” fast approaching, Jim Madigan talks with  Barbara Trombley, CPA & financial planner, shares important last-minute tax tips everyone should know...

Eric Lesser on the Skills Gap

Imagine there are good-paying jobs available, but no one in that job market with the training or background to fill those positions. That’s not a good recipe for economic health or growth, and that’s exactly the problem currently happening in Massachusetts. State...

Massachusetts Insight Award

The Massachusetts Insight Award is an honor given to instructors by Mass Insight Education. The award is bestowed upon teachers who successfully motivate their students, prepare them for college, and assist greatly in turning their school’s academic performance for...

The State We’re In: Brian Lees

Political commentator, lobbyist, and former Massachusetts State Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees discusses the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as his role in a group bringing a medical marijuana dispensary to Western...

Cell Phone Safety

Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Blanchette discusses the dangers that kids face on a daily basis when it comes to cell phones. New applications come with the features that can lead predators to them, and how the things that they might even post online could affect...

South Holyoke Neighborhood Association

Residents who live in South Holyoke have come together to form a new neighborhood association. City Councilor Nelson Roman sat down with Connecting Point’s Carolee McGrath to discuss the goals of this new group, including plans to attract new businesses and home...

Andrew Fisk on Clean Hydropower

Andrew Fisk, Executive Director of the Connecticut River Watershed Council, discusses clean energy hydropower initiatives and relicensing of those facilities on the Connecticut River in Turners Fall and...

Springfield Empowerment Zone

Beth Gage, CEO, and Matt Matera, program director, from Springfield Empowerment Zone, discuss the program, as well as their plan to help support local middle schools in the communities and improve the academic progress of the students. Springfield Empowerment...