Pittsfield’s Styrofoam Ban
In the City of Pittsfield there is a debate brewing over the ban of Styrofoam. One side says that polystyrene products pose demonstrable health risks and environmental problems; the other side says it is mismanagement of refuse, not the material, that is an issue. Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath talks with Pittsfield City Councilor John Krol to learn more.
American Cancer Society: Road to Recovery
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatments. Trained volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help patients get to the treatments they need. Connecting Point Correspondent Carolee McGrath talks with volunteer driver Al Parrow to find out why he does it and the satisfaction he gets out of doing it.
Volunteer for Road to Recovery
Republican Heritage Book: The Civil War
Wayne Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho discuss the latest entries in the Republican Heritage book series “A Not So Civil War”.
Consumer Affairs: Janice Garrett on Phone Scams
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit has been protecting consumers for the past 38 years. Janice Garrett, Consumer Protection Unit Director, talks with Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath about an on-going phone scam call, and some of the steps you can take to protect yourself from these phone scams if they happen to you.
