Making It Here: Sea Chest Maker

Although the military stopped issuing sea chests in the late 1950’s, local woodworker J. Paul Lanza carries out the nautical tradition from his workshop in Simsbury, CT. Lanza, 78, built more than 300 homes on Cape Cod during his career, including the John F. Kennedy...

World War II Pilot Bill Purple

Bill Purple of Petersham, MA was recently honored by the French Legion of Honor for his service in World War Two. Purple, who is 89, was a B-17 pilot during the War. Recognizing Bill’s acts of valor, France named him a chevalier or knight of the French Legion of...

Fly Fishing

Richard Taupier is an avid fly fisherman who has an affinity for bamboo fishing rods.  Producer Dave Fraser joined him on the Westfield River in Chesterfield to share his...

CISA: Community Farming

CISA Executive Director Phil Korman & producer Dave Fraser explore community farming,  where people from the community get involved with all aspects of farming and get a better understanding of what it takes to be a farmer and where their food comes from.  They...

The John F. Kennedy Experience

“The John F. Kennedy Experience,” a new exhibit of photos and memorabilia covering various periods in the lives of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, is on view at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. Producer Dave Fraser takes us...

Holocaust Museum

A local antique collector and appraiser is delving into his vast collection of World War II memorabilia to open a Holocaust museum. Darrell English of North Adams has opened his 650-square-foot space at 45 Eagle St in North Adams. He is displaying as many as 400...
Mt. Tom Inclined Railroad

Mt. Tom Inclined Railroad

The summit of Mt. Tom was not easily accessible until the construction of the Mt. Tom Railroad in  1897. Over a thousand feet above sea level, a ride on the inclined railroad was a popular summer attraction until the Great Depression struck and the railroad and Summit...

Cape Cod National Seashore

August 7th, 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy signing the federal legislation establishing the Cape Cod National Seashore.  Run by the National Park Service, the Seashore includes nearly 40 miles coastline along the Atlantic-facing eastern...

CISA Farmers’ Markets

Over the last 5 years, the number of farmers’ markets in the region doubled, and 49 markets now offer locally grown food in all seasons of the year! The array and display of goods is bountiful with items from maple syrup and honey to meat, flowers, vegetables and...

Pearl Harbor Survivor

Robert Greenleaf is Westfield’s only living survivor of the  December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. A veteran of the US Navy, Greenleaf was just 19 years old when the attack happened.  He shared his memories of the event with producer Dave Fraser.    ...