Public Affairs

The Abolitionists

In conjunction with PBS series “The Abolitionists” premiering Jan. 8, Republican Executive Editor and local historian Wayne Phaneuf discusses local history related to John Brown, the underground railroad, and abolitionist activities in this area....

Gun Ownership

Victor Anop of Chicopee, former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Council and the Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), discusses his views as a gun-owner,  criminal defense attorney, and a parent regarding the Ct. School...

Consumer Protection

Jim Madigan interviews Janice Garrett, Consumer Protection Director for the Northwestern District Attorney’s office for some consumer tips for the new year.                  ...

The State We’re In: Rep. Joe Wagner

State Representative Joe Wagner (D) – Chicopee and the 8th Hampden District and House Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology,  discusses state finances, the need for major spending on transportation issues and the effort toward...

US Congressman Richard Neal

US Congressman Richard Neal will give us his reaction to the fiscal cliff vote that was taken late last night. http://neal.house.gov/                  ...

Develop Springfield

Jay Minkarah, newly-appointed President/CEO of Develop Springfield, discusses his plans and vision for the organization with Jim...

Benefit Corporations

Rob Thomas, founder and President of Social(k) ofSpringfield– one of the first “Benefit Corporations” in Massachusetts under a law that took effect Dec. 1. Also Joe Sibilia,Pres. of CRS Wire and Lynn Bennander of Co-op Power will also join the...

DevelopSpringfield

  Jay Minkarah, newly-appointed President & CEO of Develop Springfield discusses his plans and vision for the organization.   DevelopSpringfield                ...

Day Care Center Damage

Kim Lee from Square One talks about the damage sustained by their Day care Center due to the Worthington St Gas Explosion on Nov 23, 2012. Square...