New England News

By Charlie Deitz

Pittsfield, MA – In order to combat the growing trend of opiate-based drug abuse in Massachusetts, The State Oxycontin and Heroin Commission is holding hearings through out the commonwealth. The most recent hearing was held at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz was there

By Charlie Deitz

Massachusetts – The Mass Audubon Society recently issued a report titled "Losing Ground". The report takes a look at the impact of development on natural resources through out the Commonwealth. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz spoke with Jack Clark, Mass Audubon's Director of Public Policy and Government Relations about the report

By Charlie Deitz

Pittsfield, MA – The "Buy in the Berkshires" Expo is a collaborative effort to market local products and services to Berkshire area residents. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz has the preview

By Charlie Deitz

Connecticut – Connecticut School Board President Cal Hemmingway and WAMC's Charlie Deitz on the education finance picture in Connecticut

By Charlie Deitz

Pittsfield, MA – A new affordable housing complex in Pittsfield is the first of its kind in over 30 years. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz was at the ribbon cutting ceremony

By Charlie Deitz

Adams, MA – The economic recession has the Berkshire tourism industry preparing for a slower summer season than usual. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz reports on efforts being made to keep the industry viable

By Charlie Deitz

Hancock Shaker Village, Ma – High school students through out Berkshire County met today (Friday) at Hancock Shaker Village to discuss common issues among the youth. The conference was called " 4-1-1 in the 4-1-3", WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz was there

By Paul Tuthill

Northampton, MA – A woman who made a dangerous journey to visit her son on a US military base in Iraq has written a book about the impact of war on mothers. Susan Galleymore has been traveling the country to promote the book and will be in Northampton Massachusetts this Sunday...Mothers Day.....WAMC"s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.....

By Charlie Deitz

Massachusetts – The Massachusetts House released a budget last week that cuts funding to the Quinn Bill by fifty percent. The Quinn Bill is a program that gives police officers financial incentives to continue their education. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz has the report .

By Charlie Deitz

Pittsfield, MA – In response to a spike in violence and gang activity in Pittsfield, high school students organized a peace walk through the downtown area Wednesday afternoon. WAMC's Charlie Deitz was there