Bike Week
Soon it’ll be Bike Week in MA…and no, not motorcycles! Josiah Neiderbach, planner at Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and Jim Sotiropoulos, director of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club in Springfield talk about Baystate Bike Week which is May 10th – 18th where residents across Massachusetts come together in celebration of human-powered, two-wheeled transportation.
Follow Baystate Bike Week on Twitter: @baystatebikewk
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Westover Job Cuts
Last week Westover Air Reserve Base announced that it will shed 300 jobs and half of the 439th Airlift Wing’s C-5 fleet under new budget cuts. Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath talks with Base officials, and Chicopee Business owners to learn what impact this will have on the region.
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture: Composting
If you are a farmer or just a back yard gardener you may know the benefits of compost. Compost is an enhanced soil conditioner created by the microbial decomposition of organic material. Manures, animal bedding, leaves, spoiled hay, grass clippings and food waste are common raw materials used by both backyard and farm compost producers. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture Executive Director Phil Korman visits Bear Path Farm in Whately and goes on the job site with Broadfork Permaculture to learn more about compost.
Bear Path Farm
Broadfortk Permaculture
CISA
Gone But Not Forgotten: Famous Bill’s Restaurant
A fixture since 1927, Bill’s was a favorite stop for locals, out of town skiers and vacationing families that wanted a great restaurant to eat at right off Interstate 91. We talk to former longtime employees that have stayed in touch years later as they reminisce about memories of working together. One even met the love of her life, her husband, at the restaurant- when they both were employees there. Hear her story and other touching stories when Famous Bill’s Restaurant is showcased in WGBY’s Gone But Not Forgotten series.
Mother’s Day
Tammy Crochiere & Laura Sullivan both talk about how their mothers inspired them to do something above and beyond.
