When Westfield teacher Cindy Peacock Gaylord could no longer take her students on an historic walking tour of Westfield due to the pandemic, she joined forces with noted Western Mass. photographer Fred Gore.
Together, they have created “Historic Westfield Virtual Tours,” a completely interactive experience.
In this special program, Fred and Cindy give an overall picture of this online experience.
Senator Eric Lesser, responding to the appeals from constituents, has established legislation to clarify a “haze” of confusion for seniors and others in making online arrangements for COVID-19 vaccination.
Call centers and other parts of the bill are explained in this exclusive interview with Pioneer Valley Radio.
Real estate professional Tammy Crochiere offers up-to-date information on home sales in West Springfield.
She discusses the number of sales this year as opposed to last year, the length of time on the market, and offers an overall perspective on the right time to buy or sell in this desirable community.
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Radio Show #408 - Current West Springfield Housing Market Conditions with Tammy Crochiere
Ever felt like you were a born screenwriter, but not sure what to do to create that path?
From the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, Executive Director Diane Pearlman alerts us to two online workshops!
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative will present the two workshops with the renowned Hollywood producer, literary manager and screenwriter Marilyn R. Atlas as part of its continuing mission to provide learning opportunities for the film community in Western Massachusetts.
Atlas will present “Creating Memorable Characters” on Saturday, January 23, from 3PM-5PM ET, and “The Importance of Pitching” on Saturday, January 30, from 3PM-5PM. During the latter workshop, some participants will have the opportunity to pitch their film and video projects to Atlas.
Hear all the details in this special program with Diane Pearlman.
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Radio Show #404 - Diane Pearlman, Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative: Write For The Movies!
Hampden Chief of Police Jeff Farnsworth is ending his tour of duty after 15 years as the Chief, and a total of 30 years with the department.
Chief Farnsworth soon begins his new assignment as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Public Safety.
This is an important appointment – working in the office responsible for bringing all departments in the Commonwealth into compliance with the new standards as set forth in the Governor’s Police Reform Bill.
In this exclusive interview with Pioneer Valley Radio, Chief Farnsworth details the thinking that informed his decision.
The chief also reflects on the changes in the town of Hampden and its safety needs over the last 30 years.
In a special report to Pioneer Valley Radio, International Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli presents an overview of the break-in by protesters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The slow response by law enforcement, the reactions of high-ranking members of Congress of both parties, the call for the removal of the president by exercise of the 25th Amendment, and the overall culpability of President Trump all fall under discussion.
The vice president’s role and the legacy of President Trump are matters for analysis by Anthony Cignoli, of the A.L. Cignoli Company.
When Westfield’s Ken Stomski’s 24-year livelihood was canceled by the pandemic, he reinvented himself.
Now doing business as KS Solutions, Ken is converting outdated media to new digital options.
In this program, you can hear Ken detail this path, and how he can transfer your old VHS tapes, films, photos, and more – without sending them to other locations.
Western Mass. educator, instructor, wife and mom, Holyoke’s Debra Vega, amid her many accomplishments, is also a retired Rockette!
In this special program, she chronicles her trip from Indiana to New York City and the iconic Radio City Music Hall, to succeed in winning a coveted position as a Rockette!
What was the audition process like? The rehearsals, performance schedules, and life in general backstage at Radio City?
Hear it all in this special holiday program with Debra!
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Radio Show #399 - Debra Vega and Reflections of a Former Rockette!
In these days before Christmas, you can get some wonderful gift ideas at Pilgrim Candle at 36 Union Avenue in Westfield, MA.
You’ll receive a warm welcome from Donna Shibley, and she will guide you through the possibilities at the shop.
Donna joins us for this program to present the history of Pilgrim Candle, and gives us a tour through the array of jewelry, accessories, and of course, the wonderful candles and their aromas!
Richard Cohen of Agawam Pack & Ship gently reminds you that you might still get your packages where they need to go for the holidays… but there is no longer a guarantee, and you are on borrowed time!
What’s the best choice – UPS, FedEx, USPS?
You’ll hear professional advice from Richard Cohen at Agawam Pack & Ship.
At City Tire in Springfield, Sales and Marketing Manager Scott Leone notes a 20 percent increase in snow tire sales, perhaps due entirely to the first significant snow storm of the season!
All season tires or snow tires?
When to change them?
How to tell if they’re worn?
All this and more with Scott in this timely program!
Fighting food insecurity for Franklin County this holiday season and all year round, Rachel Berggren is collecting and distributing meals to those in need throughout the region through the auspices of the Franklin County Community Meals Program.
Collecting and distributing the food, the origin of the program, as well as Rachel’s personal story in this endeavor is featured in this special program.
As the celebration of Hanukkah in 2020 gets underway, we welcome our special guest from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow, Rabbi Noach Kosofsky.
Rabbi Kosofsky explains the history, traditions and cultural significance of the celebration.
Beauty Batlles Lounge in Chicopee has made itself a location for a holiday coat and toy drive to benefit two different agencies.
In this special program, featuring proprietor Ashley Batlles, you can hear exactly how the collected articles will be distributed, and how you can participate!
Springfield Downtown Business Improvement District Executive Director Chris Russell has launched the Springfield Restaurant Rally!
This is the pandemic-era’s version of Springfield Restaurant Week.
Chris believes this is an important time to raise awareness about Springfield’s dining establishments, in the hope that many will patronize them this week!