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Post-Consumer Recycling at Springfield Material Recycling Facility

Post-Consumer Recycling at Springfield Material Recycling Facility

by NEPM | Aug 24, 2020 | Show Segments

Post-consumer recycling is a fancy expression for the materials that the general public separates from garbage and puts into the recycling stream. The Springfield Materials Recycling Facility, otherwise known as the MRF or the “Murph,” serves the recycling needs of...
Northampton’s Pedal People Push Through Pandemic

Northampton’s Pedal People Push Through Pandemic

by NEPM | Apr 13, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Despite these uncertain times, there are still essential tasks that need to get done. And one of them is trash pickup. In Northampton, many residents rely on the Pedal People to collect their trash and recycling. On an average day, this may be a job that goes...
Recycling Christmas Trees into Farm Feed

Recycling Christmas Trees into Farm Feed

by NEPM | Jan 1, 2020 | Science & Environment, Show Segments

Now that we’re officially one week into the new year, there’s a pretty good chance that most people in the area have taken down their Christmas trees and gotten rid of them. Rather than leaving them curbside to wait for the trash truck to pick them up, one small...
Greenfield Compost Cooperative Combats Food Waste

Greenfield Compost Cooperative Combats Food Waste

by NEPM | Sep 3, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted. This means approximately 1.3 billion tons of food ends up in landfills. While these numbers may be staggering, some companies are putting a positive spin on the...
The Effectiveness of Local Plastic Bag Bans

The Effectiveness of Local Plastic Bag Bans

by NEPM | Feb 13, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last summer, state lawmakers shot down a bill that would have made single-use plastic bags illegal in Massachusetts. But that hasn’t stopped more than 90 cities and towns, including several in western Mass, from implementing their own plastic bag ban. The town...
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New year. New time. New format. New host. #CPonNEPM returns with all-new stories about the people, places, and ideas that make up western Massachusetts this Friday, January 15 at 6 p.m on air and streaming at http://nepm.org/connectingpoint.

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Tonight at 7 p.m., on a special edition of #CPonNEPM, @RepRichardNeal joins us for an extended sit-down interview to discuss Wednesday's siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump. →💻 livestream at http://nepm.org/cplive

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After a lackluster ski season and closing down maple sugaring early due to #COVID19, Maple Corner Farm is open for the 2020-2021 season. Strap on your snowshoes and join #CPonNEPM as we hit the trails during opening weekend. https://connectingpoint.nepm.org/maple-corner-farm-reopens-during-pandemic?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=native

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The final #CPonNEPM 2020 #StaffPick comes from Host/Reporter Dara Kennedy, who enjoyed putting together the pre-election Generation Vote special. Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/cpstaffpicks

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    EXTENDED: Previewing the Inauguration of Joe Biden

    January 15, 2021

    

    On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office amidst a turbulent transition from the Trump administration and a COVID-19 pandemic that gets worse by the day.  

    Connecting Point’s Ray Hershel spoke with political consultants Anthony Cignoli and Ryan McCollum for their perspective on where the country is headed during a Biden administration and what the future holds for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. 

    On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office am

    On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office amidst a turbulent transition from the Trump administration and a COVID-19 pandemic that gets worse by the day.  Connecting Point’s Ray Hershel spoke with political consultants Anthony Cignoli and Ryan McCollum for their p

    

    On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office amidst a turbulent transition from the Trump administration and a COVID-19 pandemic that gets worse by the day.  

    Connecting Point’s Ray Hershel spoke with political consultants Anthony Cignoli and Ryan McCollum for their perspective on where the country is headed during a Biden administration and what the future holds for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. 

    On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office amidst a turbulent transition from the Trump administration and a COVID-19 pandemic that gets worse by the day.  Connecting Point’s Ray Hershel spoke with political consultants Anthony Cignoli and Ryan McCollum for their p

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    Connecting Point Returns January 15

    January 12, 2021

    Connecting Point is a hub for local conversation and ideas at NEPM.org. Don't miss the stories of people places, and ideas from our region that Connecting Point brings us. And find all-new stories Friday nights at 6pm starting January 15th on NEPM, followed by the PBS Newshour at it's new time, 6:30pm. Connecting Point, on-air and online at NEPM.org.

    Connecting Point is a hub for local conversation and ideas at NEPM.org. Don't miss the stories of people places, and ideas from our region that Connecting Point brings us. And find all-new stories Friday nights at 6pm starting Jan

    Connecting Point is a hub for local conversation and ideas at NEPM.org. Don't miss the stories of people places, and ideas from our region that Connecting Point brings us. And find all-new stories Friday nights at 6pm starting January 15th on NEPM, followed by the PBS Newshour at it's new time, 6:30pm. Connecting Point, on-air and online at NEPM.org.

    Connecting Point is a hub for local conversation and ideas at NEPM.org. Don't miss the stories of people places, and ideas from our region that Connecting Point brings us. And find all-new stories Friday nights at 6pm starting January 15th on NEPM, followed by the PBS Newshour at it's new time, 6:30pm. Connecting Point, on-air and online at NEPM.org.

    Connecting Point is a hub for local conversation and ideas at NEPM.org. Don't miss the stories of people places, and ideas from our region that Connecting Point brings us. And find all-new stories Friday nights at 6pm starting January 15th on NEPM, followed by the PBS Newshour at it's new time, 6:30pm. Connecting Point, on-air and online at NEPM.org.

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    LIVESTREAM: Rep. Neal on the Siege of the U.S. Capitol

    January 8, 2021

    On a special edition of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯, Ray Hershel is joined by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of President Donald Trump as the Congress met to certify the electoral college count.

    On a special edition of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯, Ray Hershel is joined by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of President Donald Trump as the Congress met to

    On a special edition of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯, Ray Hershel is joined by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of President Donald Trump as the Congress met to certify the electoral college count.

    On a special edition of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯, Ray Hershel is joined by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of President Donald Trump as the Congress met to certify the electoral college count.

    On a special edition of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯, Ray Hershel is joined by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of President Donald Trump as the Congress met to certify the electoral college count.

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    Maple Corner Farm Reopens During Pandemic

    January 2, 2021

    The first snow of the season allowed Maple Corner Farm in Granville to open early for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Last spring, the farm’s maple sugaring season was cut short due to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. This winter visitors will encounter new changes — from how they purchase tickets, to the amount of people allowed in the lodge, and social distancing in the rental shop.   

    Despite the restrictions, opening weekend was quite popular with people just looking to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Producer Dave Fraser brings us the story. 

     

    The first snow of the season allowed Maple Corner Farm in Granville to open early for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Last spring, the farm’s maple sugaring season was cut short due to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. Thi

    The first snow of the season allowed Maple Corner Farm in Granville to open early for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Last spring, the farm’s maple sugaring season was cut short due to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. This winter visitors will encounter new changes — from how they purchase tickets, to the amount of people allowed in the lodge, and social distancing in the rental shop.   Despite the restrictions, opening weekend was quite

    The first snow of the season allowed Maple Corner Farm in Granville to open early for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Last spring, the farm’s maple sugaring season was cut short due to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. This winter visitors will encounter new changes — from how they purchase tickets, to the amount of people allowed in the lodge, and social distancing in the rental shop.   

    Despite the restrictions, opening weekend was quite popular with people just looking to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Producer Dave Fraser brings us the story. 

     

    The first snow of the season allowed Maple Corner Farm in Granville to open early for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Last spring, the farm’s maple sugaring season was cut short due to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. This winter visitors will encounter new changes — from how they purchase tickets, to the amount of people allowed in the lodge, and social distancing in the rental shop.   Despite the restrictions, opening weekend was quite

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    Monument Mountain Named One of the ‘Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.’

    December 19, 2020

    Monument Mountain is a well-known hiking spot in Great Barrington. So popular in fact, that a recent USA Today article named the mountain to its list of “50 Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.”  

    Literary giants like Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from the views at the 1,642-foot peak, and an estimated 20,000 hikers make the climb to the top each year to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy Connecting Point’s visit to the mountain on recent glorious autumn day! 

    Monument Mountain is a well-known hiking spot in Great Barrington. So popular in fact, that a recent USA Today article named the mountain to its list of “50 Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.”  Literary giants like Herman Melville

    Monument Mountain is a well-known hiking spot in Great Barrington. So popular in fact, that a recent USA Today article named the mountain to its list of “50 Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.”  Literary giants like Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from the views at the 1,642-foot peak, and an estimated 20,000 hikers make the climb to the top each year to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy Connecting Point’s visit to the mountain on r

    Monument Mountain is a well-known hiking spot in Great Barrington. So popular in fact, that a recent USA Today article named the mountain to its list of “50 Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.”  

    Literary giants like Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from the views at the 1,642-foot peak, and an estimated 20,000 hikers make the climb to the top each year to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy Connecting Point’s visit to the mountain on recent glorious autumn day! 

    Monument Mountain is a well-known hiking spot in Great Barrington. So popular in fact, that a recent USA Today article named the mountain to its list of “50 Most Beautiful Sights in the U.S.”  Literary giants like Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from the views at the 1,642-foot peak, and an estimated 20,000 hikers make the climb to the top each year to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy Connecting Point’s visit to the mountain on r

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