Financial Literacy
Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative (MFEC) and MassSaves, which is an initiative of MFEC, work together to help Massachusetts residents improve their financial confidence and build wealth. Recently, Monson Savings Bank partnered with them to bring financial education programs to Western Mass residents. Nika Elugardo, the director of MFEC, and Steve Lowell, President & CEO of Monson Savings Bank, explain more about the programs.
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Ten Years of Making Connections
Prof. Mike Hannahan, Director of Civic Initiative at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, discusses “Ten Years of Making Connections.” The civic initiative, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, brings UMass students in contact with students from around the world.
On the Road in Berkshire County: Great Barrington Plastic
Mark Pruhenski from Great Barrington’s Board of Health talks about their ban on plastic bags, which went into effect on March 1st. Chris Rembold, Town Planner, talks about Great Barrington’s stance on solar energy and how the locals are getting involved in making this happen.
