Web Premiere: Chesterfield Gorge

Web Premiere: Chesterfield Gorge

The Chesterfield Gorge is a natural formation of ancient rock that emerged from the seabed a half-billion years ago, this rock has been carved for thousands of years by glacial action and roaring melt water. Today, this stretch of the Westfield River attracts walkers...
Web Exclusive: Naumkeag

Web Exclusive: Naumkeag

Bequeathed in its entirety to the Trustees of Reservations in 1958, Naumkeag is a National Historic Landmark that provides a special link to Berkshires history. This architectural masterpiece is referred to as a 44-room “cottage” and served as a summer retreat for...
Making It Here: Elmer’s General Store

Making It Here: Elmer’s General Store

Elmer’s General Store has been part of Ashfield since 1835. Originally a General Merchandise store called Josephus Crafts, Elmer Lesure bought it in 1937 and changed the name to Elmer’s. In 2005 Nan Parati relocated from New Orleans to Ashfield and bought Elmer’s. She...
Making It Here: Dance Instructor

Making It Here: Dance Instructor

With popular shows like Dancing with Stars and America’s Ballroom Challenge, people’s interest in learning how to dance has skyrocketed. That’s where Christine Shellquist comes in; she is a professional dance instructor and trainer. Producer Dave Fraser caught up with...
A Veterans Coming Home Connecting Point Special

A Veterans Coming Home Connecting Point Special

A Veterans Coming Home Connecting Point Special This Connecting Point special features stories from WGBY’s Veterans Coming Home series, focusing on supporting veterans in their successful transition back to civilian life. For more information and to connecting...
Furniture Maker Ken Salem

Furniture Maker Ken Salem

“Every piece of wood tells a story” according to furniture maker Ken Salem, who has been in business since 1997. Most of the material he uses is salvaged wood from barns, homes and outbuildings built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Some of his work will be on...
Making It Here: Mt. Tom Ice Cream

Making It Here: Mt. Tom Ice Cream

After working as an engineer for 10 years Tom Ingram decided to listen to the “entrepreneurial voices in his head” and start his own business and ice cream seemed like the logical choice. After all Tom’s father spent his life in ice cream working at Hood and Howard...
Cancer Support Group

Cancer Support Group

Dr. Jay Burton has a unique perspective on cancer survivorship from both a patient’s and physician’s perspective. As a primary care physician with Springfield Medical Associates, Burton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in May of 2010 and during his recovery...