Western Massachusetts
Government officials in Leyden, Massachusetts, are reacting after prosecutors brought embezzlement charges against the small town’s former police chief on Monday.
Housing and climate change in New England
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
The Fabulous 413
Kaliis Smith
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NEPM
We take a tour of the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility with advisory board members in honor of Earth Day and stumble into a brand new gem of a pizza spot in Great Barrington.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Tony Dunne
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NEPM
On The Rundown, we discuss the potential for local access to the Quabbin Reservoir drinking supply, the budget deficits facing many regional schools, and the termination of a key rail car manufacturing contract.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
Commentary
Commentator Robert Chipkin says he is, predictably, not too happy with the results. But actually, he admits, he's not entirely unhappy, either.
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Can't-Miss Stories
- More delays, higher costs, erased penalties as MBTA changes deal with Springfield manufacturer
- A new North Adams Regional Hospital opens, admits its first patient
- Like other Mass. towns, Great Barrington sued over millions in cannabis 'impact' fees
- Back-and-forth continues between Smith College and students as sit-in nears a week
- Federal database says Springfield museum has Native remains from central Mass. The museum disagrees.
State control of Holyoke Public Schools