Eversource customers have noticed an increase in their energy bills, and have been noting this to the press and to the company itself.
Here to explain what they are seeing is Eversource Senior Media Specialist, Priscilla Ress.
Priscilla also notes ways that can be very effective in reducing your energy costs.
Web: www.eversource.com • Email: priscilla.ress@eversource.com
Agawam Tire’s Paul Lapointe has had a lifelong love of soccer.
In fact, he’s been professionally associated with it for years.
Over the holidays, Paul decided to give back to his community by presenting folks at random with a soccer ball.
This has grown into an event, benefiting many families, called “One Ball For All!”
You can be a part of this, and donate to keep the fun going!
Web: www.agawamtireandauto.com • Email: agawamtire@gmail.com
Jessika Rozki has taken her lengthy career as a school bus driver and given it back as a resource to the community.
As “Rozki Rides,” Jessika assists parents and children alike in getting them to and from their needs and services in the region!
Jessika prides herself and her organization on placing your child’s well being and safety first!
Email: rozkirides@gmail.com • Web: www.rozkirides.com
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.
Nick’s Nest, a Holyoke tradition for a hot dog, is celebrating one hundred years in business!
Current owners Kevin and Jennifer Chateauneuf, along with daughter, Emma, are keeping the tradition alive and thriving!
At Nick’s, the hot dog is still the undisputed star, but is now supported by a great variety of other “fun foods.”
Special guest and co owner Jennifer Chateauneuf joins us for a special program celebrating Nick’s centennial.
In this conversation you’ll hear why a Nick’s hot dog is a unique specialty in the region, as well as the plans for the future of Nick’s Nest!
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.
Email: contact@hampdenpolice.com • Web: www.hampdenpolice.com
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.
Web: www.kssolutions.xyz
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!
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.
Web: www.agawampackandship.com • Email: info@agawampackandship.com
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!
Web: city-tire.com • Email: jessicabewsee@city-tire.com
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.
Web: • www.fccmp.org • Email: fccmp.ma@gmail.com
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.
Web: www.lya.org • Email: lyaadmin@comcast.net
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!
Web: beautybatlles.com • Email: BeautyBatllesmicro@gmail.com
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!
Web: www.springfielddowntown.com
Email: info@springfielddowntown.com
In Southwick, Joseph Deedy wears a few hats.
As a member of the Select Board , and an organizer with the Southwick Civic Association, and the proprietor of Moolicious Farm, Joe has been busy!
This is the town’s 250th anniversary, and among the many events, Southwick is hosting a drive-thru Santa Day for the kids!!
How it works and who may participate is detailed in this conversation.
Web: www.mooliciousfarm.com • Email: contact@mooliciousfarm.com
Carr Hardware has been a tradition in Pittsfield since 1928.
Since 1962, the store has been operated by the Raser family, principally Marshall Raser and his son Bart.
Now seven stores strong in our region, Bart strengthens his ties to the community by lending a hand to many organizations.
In this case, it’s the Berkshire Humane Society.
“Round Up With Carr” is moving along, and our special guest Bart Raser brings us up to date.
Email: bart@carrhardware.com • Web: www.carrhardware.com
Among a few other hats she wears, Zaida Govan is the President of the Indian Orchard Citizens Council.
As she prepares for the holiday, Zaida joins us on PVR for a review of the issues facing this very special neighborhood in the valley.
“Ingenuity” and “adaptability” are words that come to mind with Jack Phillips.
Doing business for years at Jobbers Auto Electric in West Springfield, Jack also becomes “Jack the Scrap Metal Man” offering a service to Western Mass.
Jack will come to your home or business and pick up your old appliances or other recyclable metal knickknacks!
With COVID-19 in mind, Jack keeps the transactions safe and secure.
Find out more in this special program with Jack Phillips!
