Pipeline, Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Carolee McGrath discusses the controversial pipeline proposal for Berkshire and Franklin counties with Benji Borowski from the Coalition to Lower Energy Costs, who supports the pipeline project, and 2nd Berkshire District Rep. Paul Mark, who opposes it.

Cancer House of Hope

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath sat down with Jerry Myers, Director of the Cancer House of Hope in West Springfield, to learn how that agency works to enhance the lives of people with cancer and those who care about them by providing emotional, educational, social, and spiritual support.

Cancer House of Hope
Cancer House of Hope on Facebook

Consumer Reports: Electric Bills

Many Americans pay for and consume electricity in their homes without knowing the ins and outs of what the options they have as consumer. Connecting point Contributor Carolee McGrath is joined by Janice Garrett, Director of the Consumer Protection Unit, to learn about the difference between suppliers, how they’re chosen, and the importance of details in their contracts.

Energy & Utilities Info at Mass.gov

Community Radio

Tonight, we take look at Community Radio. WSKB 89.5 FM is Westfield State University’s community-run radio station. In 2014 the radio station acquired a new antenna which strengthened their signal beyond the just the campus. This increase in power also opened the door for community involvement allowing for more programming and added value for the City of Westfield. Producer Dave Fraser and videographer Mark Langevin visited the station one morning to see how it all works.

WSKB 89.5 FM
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