Jewish Family Services Syrian Relief

Jewish Family Services Syrian Relief

Over the next year, the Obama administration has plans to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees fleeing from persecution in their war-torn country. Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have fled to Europe. But many US politicians have raised serious concerns about letting in...
American Graduate: Franklin County Technical School

American Graduate: Franklin County Technical School

Connecting Point contributor Carolee McGrath profiles a technical school in Franklin County that’s helping kids find what they’re passionate about and turning that into a career after graduation. We profile the machine technology department that’s...
American Graduate: Pathways to Success

American Graduate: Pathways to Success

“Pathways to Success” is a night program at Holyoke High School for anyone under the age of 22 who recently dropped out of high school. Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath takes a look at this program and talks with those who are benefitting from it. More...

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...

Using NARCAN to Combat Opiate Overdoses

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath talks with Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan and other first responders who have been asked to carry the chemical compound naloxone hydrochloride or NARCAN as a tool to combat opiate...

Heroin Crisis

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath takes a look at the heroin crisis in this area as she talks with recovering addicts and law enforcement...