A major step forward has been taken in a long-gestating transportation project in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshire Flyer is beginning pilot rail service between Pittsfield and New York City this week. The four-hour Amtrak ride is the culmination of years of planning. A key figure in all of that is Massachusetts State Senator Adam Hinds of Pittsfield, a Democrat.
Sadly, we bid farewell to WAMC's assistant news director Jim Levulis, who is leaving the station after 11 years.
We speak with U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, whose office uncovered persistent problems in the Springfield Police Department’s narcotics unit.
Western Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser is running for lieutenant governor, citing his experience over four terms. The Democrat from the 1st Hampden and...