Unfair Property Taxes

Patricia Quintilian, author of “Are You Getting Screwed on Your Property Taxes?” will be our guest to discuss her book and the problems she has come across in the way property taxes are being determined. Watch the Segment Additional Info: www.propertytaxrights.com...

Greenfield “Big Box” Debate

For roughly 20 years, residents of the Greenfield area have debated various efforts to establish “Big Box” stores, such as Walmart.  Supporters say it would create jobs and lower-priced goods while opponents argue it would hurt local merchants and take money out of...

Visitors Bureau: Major Attractions in the Region

President of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mary Kay Wydra will be joining host Carrie Saldo on Monday, February 28th to discuss her concerns regarding the state budget cuts for programs that promotes tourism in Massachusetts. Wydra will also...

Impact of State Aid Cuts on Local Communities

Mayor of Agawam, Richard Cohen, and Mayor of Northampton, Mary Clare Higgins, will be joining host Jim Madigan on Wednesday, February 23rd to discuss the impact of state aid cuts and the Governor’s proposal for more school funding, employee health insurance changes...

Tax Tips & Rules on Deductions

Doug Theobald, CPA for Partner Moriarty & Primack Accountants, will be joining us in studio, with host Carrie Saldo to explain how to be prepared for the tax season. Theobald will give details on the rules regarding deduction for home office, points charged on...

The Berkshire Creative Economy

Guests: Helena Fruscio, Berkshire Creative Director and Nancy Fitzpatrick The concept of Creative Economy has been a huge boon in the Berkshires and lauded by the Governor. Fruscio was just named to a national arts committee and Fitzpatrick is being recognized by the...

Housing Foreclosures

Executive director of HAP Inc., Peter Gagliardi will join us in studio to discuss the ongoing problem of home foreclosures in the region. Additional Info: HAP Housing Peter Gagliardi Profile Watch this...

Jose Tosado: Springfield Budget

Jose Tosado, recently elected to a second consecutive term as President of the Springfield City Council will be our guest to discuss his concern about anticipated cuts in state local aid and respond to the speculation that he may be running for Mayor of Springfield...

New Tax Laws & Online Filing

Doug Theobald, CPA – Partner Moriarty & Primack Accountants will be our guest to discuss the new tax laws and how to file taxes online. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Moriarty & Primack P.C. Certified Public Accountants Profile Doug...

Economic Preview for 2011

Allan W. Blair, President and CEO of the Western MA Economic Development Council and John Rogers, Economist and Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at American International College will be our guests to discuss the Economic Outlook for the nation...