Podcasts about hampshire county

www.pausepivotfarm.com www.oliversfarmstand.com Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver's then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid's entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.

www.pausepivotfarm.com www.oliversfarmstand.com Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver's then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid's entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.

www.pausepivotfarm.com www.oliversfarmstand.com Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver's then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid's entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.

www.pausepivotfarm.com www.oliversfarmstand.com Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver's then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid's entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.

Leader of Hampshire County Council has been accepted for the Government’s fast track Devolution Priority Programme . Cllr Nick Adam King speaks to Julie Butler on a phone interview covering the election of a mayor in the spring of 2026. He also speaks of the challenges of Local Government Reorganisation, along with the recent outcome of the budget decision last week (13th February)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County's 50th year in 2025. We are joined by Ann Walsh, Development and Partnerships Manager and Rachel Purington, Case Manager to discuss the agency, new programs, and upcoming events. BBBS HC exists to help kids form meaningful connections to mentors in the community. Children's mental health is a top concern and BBBS is helping to provide some stability in the lives of the "Littles" they serve. The "Bigs" also get something out of it as well and have the chance to provide guidance and support giving them a deeper meaning to their lives. A new program was just launched at Jackson Street School in Northampton called "Lunch Buddies", tune in for more on that. As well, Big Love Little Performances is back on 2/13 and at the Iron Horse this year. Owen Zaret, Easthampton City Councilor, and Health Care Provider joins us to talk about why he has been a part of BLLP since the beginning. Warning-there is A LOT of singing on this episode. Tickets at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140715

Join us as we hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County's 50th year in 2025. We are joined by Ann Walsh, Development and Partnerships Manager and Rachel Purington, Case Manager to discuss the agency, new programs, and upcoming events. BBBS HC exists to help kids form meaningful connections to mentors in the community. Children's mental health is a top concern and BBBS is helping to provide some stability in the lives of the "Littles" they serve. The "Bigs" also get something out of it as well and have the chance to provide guidance and support giving them a deeper meaning to their lives. A new program was just launched at Jackson Street School in Northampton called "Lunch Buddies", tune in for more on that. As well, Big Love Little Performances is back on 2/13 and at the Iron Horse this year. Owen Zaret, Easthampton City Councilor, and Health Care Provider joins us to talk about why he has been a part of BLLP since the beginning. Warning-there is A LOT of singing on this episode. Tickets at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140715

Join us as we hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County's 50th year in 2025. We are joined by Ann Walsh, Development and Partnerships Manager and Rachel Purington, Case Manager to discuss the agency, new programs, and upcoming events. BBBS HC exists to help kids form meaningful connections to mentors in the community. Children's mental health is a top concern and BBBS is helping to provide some stability in the lives of the "Littles" they serve. The "Bigs" also get something out of it as well and have the chance to provide guidance and support giving them a deeper meaning to their lives. A new program was just launched at Jackson Street School in Northampton called "Lunch Buddies", tune in for more on that. As well, Big Love Little Performances is back on 2/13 and at the Iron Horse this year. Owen Zaret, Easthampton City Councilor, and Health Care Provider joins us to talk about why he has been a part of BLLP since the beginning. Warning-there is A LOT of singing on this episode. Tickets at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140715

Join us as we hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County's 50th year in 2025. We are joined by Ann Walsh, Development and Partnerships Manager and Rachel Purington, Case Manager to discuss the agency, new programs, and upcoming events. BBBS HC exists to help kids form meaningful connections to mentors in the community. Children's mental health is a top concern and BBBS is helping to provide some stability in the lives of the "Littles" they serve. The "Bigs" also get something out of it as well and have the chance to provide guidance and support giving them a deeper meaning to their lives. A new program was just launched at Jackson Street School in Northampton called "Lunch Buddies", tune in for more on that. As well, Big Love Little Performances is back on 2/13 and at the Iron Horse this year. Owen Zaret, Easthampton City Councilor, and Health Care Provider joins us to talk about why he has been a part of BLLP since the beginning. Warning-there is A LOT of singing on this episode. Tickets at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140715

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Rural Development grants fund broadband expansion in three West Virginia counties…the New River Gorge's Grandview area lives up to its name…and a WVDNR official shares how discarded real Christmas trees are recycled as habitat for fish…on today's daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – Residents in three West Virginia counties will soon have access to expanded broadband internet service thanks to a pair of USDA Rural Development grants. The $30 million grant offered through the Rural Development RECONNECT program will expand the service in Nicholas, Hardy, and Hampshire counties, serving more than 7,000 individuals. The Nicholas County project was granted to the Nicholas County Commission and CityNet will serve as the internet service provider. Hardy Telecommunication was the successful applicant and will be the ISP for the Hardy and Hampshire County project. “They know what they're doing and I think they'll be able to expand the access to high speed internet in these communities in a reasonable time frame,” said Ryan Thorn, state director of the U.S.D.A. Rural Development Authority. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/01/15/usda-program-allocates-30-million-for-broadband-expansion/   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – Perched more than 1,400 feet above the New River, the panoramic overlooks of the New River Gorge at Grandview offer views of the world-famous gorge at its widest and deepest. The rock outcrops, shaded by rhododendron, highlight why Grandview is one of West Virginia's must-see attractions and a crown-jewel of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The main overlook is wheelchair accessible and several hiking trails of varying difficulty wind through the area, offering scenic views. The park includes several playgrounds and picnic areas, and camping is available at Little Beaver State Park, about a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, the 1200-seat Cliffside Amphitheatre hosts the summer outdoor dramas “Hatfields and McCoys” and “Honey in the Rock.”  Check out wvtourism.com to learn more about the area and plan your Almost Heaven getaway. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/01/12/grandview-overlooks-new-river-gorge-widest-deepest/   #3 – From WV PUBLIC – With the holiday season come and gone, thousands of Christmas trees will be mulched or taken to the landfill. A program from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources aims to give our old decorations new life in local lakes and reservoirs.  Dustin Smith, fisheries biologist with the DNR, talks about the program and why old Christmas trees might be the perfect place for anglers to look for their next catch. “It's just an easy opportunity to use something which is going to be thrown away. But we can utilize them in some of our reservoirs, specifically to add woody habitat,” he said. This year the WVDNR operated two Christmas tree dropoff locations -- one in the northern part of the state and one in the southern part -- and Smith says he anticipates that will continue next holiday season. Read more: https://wvpublic.org/christmas-trees-get-second-life-as-fish-habitats/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Hampshire County Council have now submitted their request to join the Government’s Priority Devolution Programme and to develop proposals for local government reorganisation. If successful it will mean the County Elections will be postponed for a year, while everything is put in place for the new combined authority. They will find out by the 31st January. Shine Radio's Julie Butler spoke to Cllr Nick Adams King, Leader of Hampshire County Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout this 2nd full season, one of the go-to themes has been to chat with various Sheriffs about their jails and the communities they have watch over. In case you're not aware, there are approximately 3100 Sheriffs' across the United States and a similar amount of jails. Also if you're not aware, the various tiers of incarceration are Jail, State/Private, & Federal. While each Sheriff runs his or her jail slightly differently, they all answer to their communities, the people who elected them. Note: This is not the case in the State and Federal carceral system. In this, Episode #92, and the last episode of 2024, we revisit both Sheriff Nick Cocchi of Hampden County, Massachusetts, and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane of Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Both are avid supporters of The Hustler Files show, but more importantly, innovative and forward-thinking when it comes to not only rehabilitating their jail population but doing the right thing for their fellow citizens. Episode #93 will be the first episode of 2025!

As the temperature drops, Hampshire County Council is prepared to support residents and businesses. The County’s Highway teams are ready to keep our roads clear of ice and snow. Priority one routes are always treated first, which include A roads, B roads, access roads to hospitals and key emergency hubs and school colleges. Hitting the Cold Spots initiative helps Hampshire residents to live more comfortably at home. Cllr Russell Oppenheimer tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Buckhannon details plans for a sprawling adventure hub and recreation complex…from Santa trains to a lighted Christmas Tree forest, Hampshire County readies for the holiday season…and Oglebay's enchanting Festival of Lights celebrates its 40th year…on today's daily304. #1 – From MY BUCKHANNON – Picture this: baseball diamonds and soccer pitches alongside an all-season sledding hill. Now imagine a tapestry of outdoor adventures – from a splash pad and group campfire zone to mountain bike trails and safari tent glamping. Those are all part of the plans detailed for the John C. Allen Regional Hub, a sprawling recreational complex the county hopes to build along Corridor H west of Buckhannon.  The Upshur County Commission hopes to secure funding for the hub, which could cost up to an estimated $50 million to construct.  Check out My Buckhannon for updates on this ambitious project. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/upshur-county-adventure-hub-ambitious-recreation-complex-concept-unveiled/   #2 – From PHILLY VOICE – This holiday season, escape to Hampshire County in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, where festive lights, enchanting train rides, and cozy town vibes create a winter wonderland perfect for families and friends. Step aboard the North Pole Express in Romney, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive through storytelling, carols, and Santa Claus himself. The train ride transforms the scenic winter landscape into a page from a storybook. Feel the warmth of the holiday season in Capon Bridge with the annual Light Up Capon Bridge event. Experience the glow of the Christmas Tree Forests and enjoy unique shopping at the Holiday Artisans Market.  Check out more culinary delights, shopping experiences, festive events and cozy lodging -- this holiday season in Hampshire County. Read more: https://www.phillyvoice.com/hampshire-county-wv-magical-holiday-destination-worth-every-mile-05999-519/   #3 – From WV NEWS – The highly anticipated Festival of Lights at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling is back for the 2024 season, marking its 40th annual celebration. This year's event features expanded displays throughout the 300-acre park, showcasing over 100 different light installations. To commemorate the 40th anniversary, Oglebay has added a fresh topper to its iconic Welcome Tree. New highlights for 2024 include a captivating dancing tree show with seven newly added illuminated trees and interactive lighted arches choreographed to music.  The influx of tourists contributes to increased business for the entire town, with local establishments reporting the festival as a vital driver of holiday-season revenue.  You can catch this year's Festival of Lights nightly through Jan. 5. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/oglebay-s-40th-annual-festival-of-lights-shines-brighter-than-ever-for-2024-season/article_8dbafe04-9de4-11ef-a849-ffa9faaa513e.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Join us as we engage once again with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. We talk about the Daffodil Run in 01002, Bueno Day, Lunch Buddies, and Matches that Work. Miranda Maguire Program Supervisor, Ann Walsh Development and Partnerships Manager, and Bob Lowry Owner of Bueno y Sano discuss how BBBS impacts them and the greater Hampshire County community. Since 1975, BBBS HC has been impacting the lives of Littles so that they may have meaningful adult relationships in their lives but they are not the only ones to benefit. Mentoring is proven to be an important factor in the development of youth and BBBS is fulfilling that need. Bob Lowry is a 3x Big and now major supporter of BBBS. Tune in to learn how you can give of your time or talent in order to make this program even more successful than it already is.

Background Andy was raised in Andover after the family settled there with the Army. He was brought up in a normal, single-parent family, on benefits on a council estate. He has a young son. A youth worker, chef, gardener and Local councillor he went on to train as a Baptist Minister in 2013. He studied theology at Regents Park College, Oxford alongside reviving a dwindling 362-year-old Baptist church in Hampshire. Experience Andy was elected to the newly formed Andover Town Council in 2010, aged 20. He served the council in many capacities, including being Vice-Chair (deputy mayor) of the Council between 2013-14 and being the Chair of the Staffing Sub-Committee during the same period. He was also one of the main Councillors, along with Chair of Council Cllr Geoff McBride, to push for and form the Andover Youth Council. Andy was co-opted back onto Andover Town Council in January 2016 and then re-elected in 2019. Andy was the only serving councillor to be re-elected to the Council in that election. He served on the council until his resignation in October 2019 (https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/17929625.councillor-andy-fitchet-resign-andover-town-council/). He has stood for election at all levels of government from Andover Town (2010 & 2019), Test Valley Borough (2011, 2015, 2019 and by-election 2021 and 2023 - losing by just 25 votes!), Hampshire County (2017 & 2021) and Parliament (2017). Andy achieved the highest ever Labour vote in North West Hampshire. He was Chair of the North West Hampshire Labour Party between 2015-2023. Andy is an authorised Minister in the Methodist church and since September 2019 he has been the Methodist Minister in Andover, bringing together the two Methodist churches in Andover into one church and overseeing a major redevelopment of the town centre church building. Andy became the Minister of Hungerford Methodist church in September 2023 also. Andy has worked for a number of charities, most recently for the Good Neighbours Network, helping to tackle social isolation and loneliness through acts of kindness across Hampshire. For Good Neighbours Network, he trained voluntary groups on GDPR, Safeguarding & DBS checks, Insurance, Constitutional matters, volunteer management and volunteer recruitment. Before that, he worked for the leading Disability charity, Enham Trust as a Corporate, Community and Events Fundraiser. Andy is often invited to preach across many denominations and invited to speak at conferences & events. He speaks on topics including social justice, political engagement, Christian engagement in public life and LGBTQ inclusion. He is a Co-Director of Affirm, Baptists Together for LGBTQ+ Inclusion and a Governor of a local primary school

The rising cost of providing statutory services means the council needs to looks at other services to balance it's budget. The proposed cut of some local bus routes could have a particular impact on people living in local villages and the vulnerable, according to Councillor Jamie Matthews: The Consultation. The consultation is open until 2359 on Sunday 31 March 2024. Your can read about it and take part at https://hampshirecc.welcomesyourfeedback.net/FSCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is pressure on the services that the council is legally required to provide like Special Educational Needs support. The demand for places are growing and putting added pressure onto the council's budget.  Julie Butler speaks to Alex Rickards. Her son is waiting for a school placement for September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cllr Richard Millard is urging everyone to complete the consultation that will end in March. He says that Hampshire has an extremely difficult job to do. He wants to work with the County, especially in regards to the proposed closure of the local tip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work is needed not just on potholes, but on drainage and other issues as well. The additional income from the Government will help, but is still not enough to bring the roads up  to the standard that the council would like to see.  It is however, a significant amount to help with the maintenance of the roads. Julie Butler speaks to Cllr Nick Adams-King, Cabinet member for Universal Services at Hampshire County Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Feb. 17   #1 – From WV EXPLORER – Spring ramp festivals are drawing more attention than ever, thanks to a renewed interest in West Virginia and Appalachia, says the publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. David Sibray says ramp festivals witnessed a leap in attendance in 2023 and he's expecting the number to grow due to increased interest in the state as a destination for vacations and residency. In January 2024, National Geographic named whitewater rafting in the New River Gorge in West Virginia among its “Best of the World” Top 20 Travel Experiences. This designation follows a series of recent significant announcements in other high-profile travel publications. A seasonal staple of Appalachian cuisine, ramps or rampion, a wild leek native to eastern North America, are among the first edible plants to appear in the mountains in spring. WV Explorer's Ramp Dinners and Festivals guide will be updated soon with 2024 dates. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/02/06/spring-ramp-festivals-west-virginia-david-sibray/    #2 – From WMYW –  In the latest episode of the Daily304's “What Makes You Wonderful” podcast, we climb into the intriguing world of geological wonders with special guest David Sibray, publisher and editor-in-chief of West Virginia Explorer Magazine.  This week's spotlight shines on Castle Rock, nestled in the quaint town of Pineville, West Virginia. While other geological formations may steal the limelight, Castle Rock emerges as a captivating underdog, ready for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. With a passion for uncovering the lesser-known treasures of the region, David Sibray offers invaluable insights into the unique charm of Castle Rock. Sibray says it stands as a testament to the beauty and storied history. Listen now: https://daily304.libsyn.com/wmyw-unveils-castle-rocks-charm-with-david-sibray?es_id=5656116a01   #3 – From WBOY-TV –  Most West Virginians know that Hurricane is pronounced HUR-uh-kun and Canaan is pronounced kuh-NANE, but here are a few places in West Virginia that unless you live there, you will probably say wrong the first try. 12 News referenced the book “A Guide to Pronunciation of Place Names in West Virginia” for this story, which was published by West Virginia University in 1981. If you travel to Rio in Hampshire County, you'd better pronounce it RY-oh, like the locals do. Meanwhile, Iaeger, the vowel-heavy town in McDowell County, is pronounced YAY-gur--similar to Jägermeister, the German liquor. Read on for more place names you might be mispronouncing, and be sure to check out Part 1 of the story.  Read more: https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/west-virginia-place-names-you-might-be-pronouncing-wrong/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Hampshire residents are being asked to give their views on the future of some local services  to meet a £132 million pound budget shortfall by April 2025. Shine Radio speaks to Cllr Rob Humby, Leader of Hampshire County Council to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Nov. 3 The first electric school buses are set to roll out of South Charleston in December. Ice, Ice, Baby…a Hampshire County natural wonder is now open for guided tours. And a Huntington native advocates for people with disabilities in TV and film…on today's daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – GreenPower Motor Company is prepared to deliver the first electric buses manufactured in the Mountain State and has released the full results from the pilot program. Vice President of Business Development and Strategy Mark Nestlen said the first four units are just the beginning of a growing market. “We look forward to December 13, which is the day that the four West Virginia-manufactured Nano Beasts will depart South Charleston,” Nestlen said. “They will be the first vehicles produced at that facility.” Overall, the company reported that by the fourth quarter of 2023, it had delivered 120 vehicles to customers nationwide, representing a six-fold increase from sales the year before.  As more entities learn about subsidies related to the Inflation Reduction Act more orders are anticipated, Nestlen said. “We're going to need another 60-plus people to come on board in Q1 to be well on track to the 200 number by the end of 2024,” Nestlen said. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/10/29/first-west-virginia-built-electric-buses-to-roll-off-the-line-in-december-following-successful-pilot-program/   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – One of West Virginia's most fascinating natural wonders, Ice Mountain, where winter ice can be found lingering in crevices until summer, is now open to guided hikes year-round. Long a puzzle to scientists who were determined to discover how its "ice vents" functioned, the mystery has been solved, though the phenomena and the remarkable plant life it sustains will likely attract visitors to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for years to come. Ice Mountain's refrigerating effect comes from inside its thick talus slope, a mass of boulders at the mountain's foot that traps the cold. In winter, cold air sinks into the talus, forming the ice. Once the weather warms, the air flows out of cold vents along the bottom of the slope, keeping the ice frozen until early summer. Ice Mountain boasts remarkable flora, such as dwarf dogwoods or bunchberries, more often found near the Arctic Circle, according to Steve Bailes, a docent for the Ice Mountain preserve,   For further information or tours, visit the Ice Mountain Preserve or Historic Hampshire.   Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/10/30/west-virginia-natural-wonder-ice-mountain-tours/   #3 – From THE PARTHENON –  A blind Huntington native has claimed his corner of the film and television industry despite the challenges that he has faced. Joe Strechay is co-executive producer for season three of the Apple TV+ show “See.” One of his goals for the show was to change how blindness is seen by the world. “I create accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision on sets,” Strechay said. “When creating the set of ‘See,' the writers told me that we have to create an atmosphere of respect around blindness and disability.” Strechay has also been working on the new Netflix show ‘All the Light We Cannot See,' which will be released on Nov. 2. He is an associate producer and blindness accessibility consultant on that project. To ensure accessibility, he evaluates the accommodations for actors and background performers with all types of disabilities. He also recruits actors through his connections and networking. “Nothing about us, without us,” said Strechay. “I want to make sure people with disabilities have opportunities. Utilizing and representing communities is important.” Read more: https://marshallparthenon.com/32289/news/producer-joe-strechay-advocates-for-people-with-disabilities-in-the-entertainment-industry/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

The quote “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world” could not be truer than for the Executive Director of the Easthampton, Massachusetts Community Center, Robin Bialecki. Not only does Robin and her team help 3600 families a month with food and clothing, but she also provides for the children of incarcerated men at the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office. A definite role model for any community around the world. And staying with the theme of children and giving, Sheriff Patrick Cahillane, of Hampshire County, was awarded the Paul Cellucci Award from the Children's Trust of Boston, Massachusetts, for his team's work, both behind the wall and in the community through their Nurturing Fathers Program.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, July 12  Hot diggity dog! Learn about West Virginia's hot dog origins in a new book about state folklore…former mine workers turn to tourism as West Virginia's economic future shifts…you've heard of pub crawls, but how about a Farm Crawl? It's what's happening in Hampshire County on July 15-16…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVPB – Former West Virginia state folklorist Emily Hilliard dives deep into the niches of Mountain State culture, from songs of the labor movement to the history of hot dogs, in her book, “Making Our Future.” The book was released on Nov. 22, 2022. “It's linked to industry and immigration, popularization of mass culture, urbanization and European migration. There were a lot of instances where Greek and maybe Italian immigrants were setting up hot dog stands in West Virginia. And mostly, that was in major urban centers in industrial areas,” she said. “I think that's why we see the hot dog really being popular in West Virginia in the southern coalfields, the northern coalfields and then industrial cities like the Ohio river towns of Huntington and Parkersburg. Hot dogs really seemed to boom in the 1910s and 1920s in West Virginia.” Listen to the interview: https://wvpublic.org/new-book-explores-history-of-west-virginia-hot-dogs/   #2 – From THE GUARDIAN – Rick Johnson's introduction to the world of coal began as a teenager more than 40 years ago in rural western Virginia. For a decade and a half, he worked for extraction and chemical production companies across Appalachia. But his work kept him away from home for long periods. And by the mid-1990s he and his wife, Heather, saw another major resource staring them in the face: the region's natural beauty. As the once-profitable local mining and extraction industry suffered a downturn, leading company after company to board up, the Johnsons decided to buy a rafting business in Oak Hil. Johnson is one of an increasing number of former mine workers who is now employed in tourism in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia. “Tourism is the only thing we've ever had in central Appalachia that the resource renews itself every day and the money stays here,” Johnson said. “That's what's so beautiful about it.” Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/05/west-virginia-coal-miners-tourism   #3 – From HAMPSHIRE COUNTY -- Hey there, curious minds! Ever heard of a Farm Crawl? It's a whole day dedicated to getting folks out and about, exploring the vibrant farming scene in Hampshire County. The event takes place July 15 and 16. You'll get to witness first-hand the rich history of farming in the area, with participating locations offering everything from farm tours to selling their amazing products. It's an opportunity to learn about the hard work and dedication that goes into running a farm.  Learn more: https://cometohampshire.com/wvfarmcrawl/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, March 27  Three new tenants will soon join the West Virginia University Innovation Corporation's facility…The Charleston Roots Initiative wants to recruit workers to the Capital City--#YesWV… and “Aim high and let it fly!” -- that's what they say about FlingGolf, and Capon Springs is hosting a regional tourney in April…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV NEWS – The West Virginia University Innovation Corporation has announced that three new tenants will be calling the Chestnut Ridge Road facility home. Joining Hope Gas, the WVUIC's first addition, are California-based GATC Health Corp. and Yunigen, LLC, along with Morgantown-based ExesaLibero Pharma. Adding four tenants in the course of one year is a huge accomplishment, said Stacey Armstrong, president of the WVUIC.  “It's been a busy and fruitful year. When you get a facility of this magnitude, the first thing you need to do is figure out what it's capable of and then start to go and look for tenants,” she said. “We've been really lucky. We haven't had to actively look for tenants.” Armstrong believes that these additions are signs of good things to come, particularly since there is plenty of room to grow as the WVUIC has only filled about 10-12% of the facility's total of 1.2 million square feet of space. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-university-innovation-corporation-welcomes-new-tenants/article_8a2f7f02-c745-11ed-87d2-6faab2d5d47f.html   #2 – From MSN – The Charleston Roots Initiative's application portal has reopened for people with ties to the Mountain State who are looking for full-time work in the Capital City. The initiative is a program of the Charleston Area Alliance, the City of Charleston and Kanawha County that offers those with ties to West Virginia a relocation incentive package to move to Kanawha County for full-time employment.  The package includes $5,000 and “local experiences” that have been tailored to the applicant's interests. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older and live outside of Kanawha County in order to apply for the initiative. The full list of guidelines and eligibility requirements for applicants is available on the Charleston Roots website. The application form is also available online. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/relocation-initiative-works-to-bring-job-seekers-to-charleston-west-virginia/ar-AA18L6jv   #3 – From WV TOURISM – If you've never heard of FlingGolf, you're missing out! This family-friendly, easy-to-learn version of golf has captured the imagination of many a golfer. It involves flinging a golf ball overhand, lacrosse-style.  And now's your chance to learn more about it: New Swarm, the company behind FlingGolf, and the World League FlingGolf brings its national brand to the Eastern Panhandle. The Potomac Highlands Regional Tourney takes place April 28-30 at Capon Springs & Farm. Come participate, or just spectate! Enjoy a relaxing weekend at the resort. Within a scenic 30-minute drive, guests can explore a few other Hampshire County delights, including the thriving arts community at The River House, the best darn burger at the award-winning butchery and store, Farmer's Daughter and the best selection of West Virginia products at the Bent River Trading Company. Register for the tourney at flinggolf.com. Learn more about Capon Springs at www.caponsprings.net. Read more: https://wvtourism.com/new-event-for-the-mountain-state-fling-at-the-springs/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

“When we take the responsibility for cultivating our true self, we break the ties that bind us to the illusions of who and what we falsely think we are.” In part 1 of the interviews with incarcerated individuals finishing up their sentences in the Bridge to the Future House in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, you met Dakota, Matt, Sonny and Eric. In part 2, Eric speaks of how his alcoholism is tied to his self-esteem and self-love, but also how his ability to change is tied to having something bigger than himself to connect to. Future careers, after their time behind the wall is shared as is their final words of wisdom. Advice hard won.

“Your mind and habits will create either barriers or bridges to a better future” - Dr. Al Siebert. While re-entry programs, 2nd chance hiring, education, and halfway houses are known to lower recidivism rates, it is still, sadly, not the norm. If there is an upside to being jailed in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, it is their 16-bed halfway house with community-based programming and educational opportunities called, most appropriately, The Bridge to the Future House. In part 1 of this two-part story, on location, in the kitchen at the house, incarcerated individuals, Dakota, Matt, Sonny, and Eric, share the stories of what put them behind the wall, and the steps they are taking to become better citizens, parents, and people once they have served their time.

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Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Governor Justice to sign what is billed as the largest tax cut in state history today--Justice signs bill to divide DHHR into three agencies---A dramatic water rescue in Hampshire County saves a life--In Sports, the Girl's State HS Basketball Tourney starts today in Charleston.

A Hampshire County resident brings back an old tradition with her broom making … learn how West Virginia supports the automotive industry … and Gritt's Fun Farm is back, with dozens of fall-themed attractions! – on today's daily304, listen here…

A first for Civil Politics - We are having a write-in candidate for an office on the air! Yvonne Gittelson was on the show on 8/29/22 during the Primary race. After Patrick Cahillane won the primary she has decided to run as a write-in candidate, and since this is such an interesting turn of events we thought it would be important to speak with her again. As of this writing, Sheriff Cahillane has not yet responded to our request for a second interview.Site: https://yvonneforsheriff.comEmail: info@yvonneforsheriff.comPhone: (413) 268-7373Yvonne Gittelson to run for Hampshire County Sheriff as write in - https://bit.ly/3CVS9NwDeputy superintendent at Hampshire County jail resigns as suspicious vehicle probe begins - https://bit.ly/3VpEPIuFBI inquires about Hampshire County jail's wood shop operation - https://bit.ly/3fUGJAD Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFMDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/civilpoliticsradio/1b8e808b-eaf7-4b90-a840-3cd75d1d5182

Our guest this episode is candidate for Hampshire County Sheriff, Caitlin Sepeda. She is a Certified Correctional Health Care Professional, working for Hampshire County Correctional for the past 10 years.Website: sepedaforsheriff.comFacebook: FB.com/SepedaForSheriffInsta: instagram.com/caitlinsepedaforsheriff Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFMDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/civilpoliticsradio/c742ccd9-5968-42b8-b6ee-5c5bd38b16fa

Our guest this episode is candidate for Hampshire County Sheriff, Yvonne Gittelson. Currently she is the corrections program specialist in the Massachusetts Dept of Education.Site: https://yvonneforsheriff.comEmail: info@yvonneforsheriff.comPhone: (413) 268-7373ACLU – Know Your Sheriff – aclum.org/en/know-your-sheriff Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFMDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/civilpoliticsradio/930325f5-fd1b-4411-94ca-d9bf764d5ccb

Caitlin Sepeda is a candidate for Sheriff for Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Caitlin is a registered nurse with a decade of correctional experience, nearly all of it at the Hampshire County House of Corrections. As a well-versed, educated, and trained professional, Caitlin is ready to lead the Hampshire Sheriff's Office into the next phase of evolution in corrections and through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye towards the future. Connect with Caitlin and her campaign at: https://www.sepedaforsheriff.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SepedaForSheriff Instagram: @caitlinsepedaforsheriff Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sepeda ACLU's Know Your Sheriff Campaign: https://www.aclum.org/en/know-your-sheriff If you like our show, there's a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!

Our guest this episode is current Hampshire County Sheriff, Patrick Cahillane.Sheriff Cahillane's Site: cahillaneforsheriff.comEmail: PatrickJCahillane@Gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/PatrickJCahillaneFurther Reading:ACLU - Know Your Sheriff - aclum.org/en/know-your-sheriffInfo On MA Drug Courts - mass.gov/info-details/drug-courts Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com and follow us on the socials! Facebook.com/civilpoliticsradio @CivilPoliticsFMDon't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/civilpoliticsradio/e1baf412-49dc-4631-8c17-cddad2ebcfbf

UMuseUs activates communities with music education; Hampshire County's new conference center is up and running … and two universities partner with the Department of Defense for cybersecurity. – on today's daily304, listen here…

James and Jerry talk to current and former residents of Hampshire County.  Sam Pancake is a Hollywood actor living in L.A., California. Erino Leone, son of Italian immigrants, is a retired teacher and coach in the county.Sponsors for this show are: Lost Mountain BBQ      Hampshire Review           Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Father and daughter Pete Hobbie and Dakota Karper are part of a group of musicians who play together at the Cabin in Hampshire County, West Virginia. They talk about old-time music, how they started playing, and the music genre's future.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full video!   2021 has arrived and we're back with a bang!! Tonight we have former First Class cricketer, ex Ireland Coach, ex assistant national coach of South Africa and now first team coach at Hampshire County Cricket Club, Adrian Birrell. We had a brilliant chat, while AB soaked up the South African sun. What a fascinating ethos he has on the game and the importance of planning for the future is key to a continually successful team and team mentality. An absolute pleasure to open the New Year with yourself Adrian, I wish you good luck for the year ahead and lets hope we get some sort of a normal cricket season in the summer.   Please follow us on all social media platforms: Twitter Instagram Facebook iTunes Spotify

The death of a teenager in Hampshire County is now a murder investigation. One dead and one in custody after an overnight shooting in Nicholas County. Several firefighters taken to the hospital after a hot fire in Raleigh County Tuesday. West Virginia's Covid 19 rate of infection drops as neighboring states see a surge. Higher ed leaders layout plans to restart college in West Virginia. College sports in the Mountain East Conference will not start until at least October and one high school basketball team is going old school to prepare for the upcoming season. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Covid 19 cases continue to grow in West Virginia and more are winding up in the hospital. Higher education leaders worry about the state's college and university budgets amid catastrophic losses in revenue. A Connecticut teenager is found dead in a wooded area of Hampshire County. DNR Police investigate a hit and run boating incident on the Tygart River in Marion County. The weather will continue with stifling heat and humidity and in sports, 28 WVU football players now have tested positive for Covid 19. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

A Covid 19 outbreak at a Hampshire County church and health officials are now doing contact tracing on those who may have been in contact with 111 prisoners at Huttonsville Correctional Center who may have tested positive. President Trump extends the National Guard's federal deployment. Unemployment in every county is way up for April, but the reopening schedule of businesses and activities in West Virginia will expand this weekend. The co-chair of the 2020 CAMC Run for Your Life talks about his journey with colo-rectal cancer and in sports racing last night at Charlotte. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

This Week: The Muller Report, no not that document that proved Trump obstructed justice but a conversation with UMass virologist Dr. Mandy Muller, separating fact from fiction when it comes to coronavirus. Congressman Jim McGovern on the historic stimulus package to deal with COVID-19. A chat with the President of our hospital in Hampshire County about how ready they are if the tsunami hits here. A fun and completely unscientific take-at-home test for COVID-19. The words Merriam-Webster is watching amidst our pandemic. And some fun editions to the show to get us through this time together-that will be more fun if you listen live Thingalong Thursdays and Rare Request Ridays.

✅ Top 20 Sports Venues to be quarantined in ✅ A perspective on COVID-19's impact on Hampshire County with Emma

Sign up for the New England Cider Tour November 1st! The first Franklin County CiderDays began as a one day event on the first Saturday of November. The year was 1994. It has been held on the first weekend of November every year since for the past 24 years. Much has remained the same, except that the event itself has evolved into a 3-day program. Listen to episode 046: Going to CiderDays to get even more tips not mentioned in this episode. This episodes provides you with key tips to consider when attending CiderDays: Do you need Transportation? Yes! You definitely need a car to attend CiderDays. Franklin County is located in Western Ma - which is 75 miles to the west of Boston. Folks can fly into Logan airport, Manchester Airport in New Hampshire, the Providence Rhode Island airport and Bradley Field Airport in Ct. Any of these airports will drop you into a region where you can plot your own map to CiderDays. Want low stress? Fly into Bradley Field (BDL). I recommend flying into Bradley Field in Connecticut (BDL) , because it is the close by and provides an easy drive up to Franklin County. Why waste time when there is a glass of cider waiting for you?  It’s an easy one hour drive up  interstate 91 to Franklin county. Lodging Lodging in Franklin County (FC) I recommend that you take a good look at a map and decide which side of the Connecticut River you would like to end up on and then google motels, B&B and check out airbnb. There are plenty options available, but don’t delay as CiderDays can bring in over +3000 people over the course of one day. Below are some off the beaten trails and yet good picks. The Inn at Crumpin Fox - Bernardston. MA (FC) Stump Sprouts Guest Lodge and Cross Country Ski Center -Buckland, MA (FC) Centennial House B&B, Northfield MA (FC) French King Restaurant and Motel Erving, MA (FC) Northampton is located in Hampshire County as is Amherst. Both are big college town and are pretty fun little eclectic cities with excellent coffee shops, beer bars. In Northampton find the Dirty Truth which is holding a cider event on Friday night (November 2) and Sierra Grille. The Sierra Grille has two dedicated cider taps. Food options Breakfast - Denny’s 469 Bernardston Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301 - This is not the chain restaurant also by the same name. Greenfield Market and COOP : 144 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301-3210 West End Pub - Shelburne Falls Blue Rock - Shelburne Falls Black Cow - Turners Falls - 127 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376 Hager’s Farm Market - Shelburne Falls - an easy stop as you are driving up from Greenfield to Shelburne Falls Community Center Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Apex Orchard - newly built apple store and picnic area with a spectacular view east to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center - situated in the center of Greenfield. Prime location for Friday night events. Stop by for the cider schmooze. Cider will be sold by the glass. Have treat at Mo's Fudge Factory - Shelburne Falls Making Cider and Finding Cider Making: From Boston heading west on Route 2 (recommended)… pick up cidermaking supplies at NFG Home Brew Supply Shop. They are open  Thursday 3-8, Friday 9-2 and Saturday from 10 - 3. NFG Home-brew Supplies is a family run home-brew shop in Johnny Appleseeds birth place - Leominster, MA. They have an online catalog and very competitive prices. From New York City and Connecticut’s Bradley Field Airport Beerology , Northampton, MA Drinking West County Cider new Tasting Room is located right across the street from Apex Orchards. There are two taps of West County Cider in the Tasting Room. Imagine that! Want to find a local cidery in this spot of Ciderville? Check out Cydermarket LLC Local Package Stores that sell cider Stan’s Liquor Mart - Athol MA is a bit far out from Greenfield, but is an easy stop if you are traveling from Boston to Greenfield. Stan’s has one of the largest selections of ciders and ice ciders in the area. Ryan & Casey’s Liquor Store - Greenfield, MA will have Cider and Calvados tasting on Saturday 12-3pm. Look to the schedule for more info. Overview of Pro Tips and Business Mentions Recommended hike in Shelburne area: High Ledges (approximately 1 hour back and forth) Coming up from Northampton or Pittsfield, Ashfield's Elmer Store serves food and has wifi. Cider Competition Bring your homemade cider and enter the CiderDays Amateur Cider Competition. Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube Ask for the following ciders - By supporting these cidermakers, you in turn help Cider Chat Kurant Cider - Pennsylvania : listen to Joe Getz on episode 14 Big Apple Hard Cider - NYC : listen to Danielle von Scheiner on episode 35 Oliver’s Cider and Perry - Herefordshire/UK ; listen to Tom Oliver on episode 29 Santa Cruz Cider Company - California : listen to Nicole Todd on episode 60 The Cider Project aka EthicCider- California Albermale CiderWorks : listen to Chuck Shelton on episode 56 Cider Summit : listen to Alan Shapiro founder of this cider fest on episode 75. Ramborn Cider Co. Luxembourg. Big Fish Cider Co. Virginia Tanuki Cider Co. Santa Cruz California episode 103 Ross on Wye Cider and Perry, UK Process and Analytical NMR Services - John Edwards provides analytics of cider - stay tuned for his Chemical Fingerprints workshop coming up on Cider Chat Ironbark Ciderworks, Claremont, California Join the #ciderGoingUP Campaign today!   

The war was over.   The years had passed since General Charles Cornwallis had surrendered following the Siege of Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris had been signed, but not so many that they had forgotten. They won the Revolution, and the yoke of England had been cast off. They had set out to secure their independence, challenging the most powerful empire in the World, and, after years of sacrifice, loss and pain, after years of being met with devastating defeats and glorious victories, they controlled their destiny, free of that far distant monarch and parliament. Nowhere had that been more celebrated than Massachusetts, where the first shots had been fired.   Returning to their homes and their farms, they believed that they could find some level of normalcy. Still, throughout the states, including Massachusetts, unrest was beginning to build.   The truth was though that America was a new nation and few knew what the new normal would be. The economic climate had changed. Depression, debt, and challenges in foreign trade had seen to that. Now someone had to pay the price. In the mind of Governor James Bowdoin that would be the people.   Unlike his predecessor, John Hancock, who had resigned as Governor in 1785, Bowdoin, a member of Boston's merchant class himself, was less interested in being loved by the people as he was in the debts owed, largely by the wealthy merchants. European creditors were demanding hard currency even as credit previously extended was closed to them. Not only did he have to contend with economic struggles currently faced, but also with the prospect of bailing out those merchants now underwater.   He would begin to put the pressure on the local farmers. Despite their service in the Revolution, compensation from Congress would be almost non-existence. Now, it was the states turn to add injury to insult.   Enacting high taxes, while rigorously pursuing back taxes owed and refusing to print more currency, Bowdoin's policies would turn the Massachusetts government into everything men like Daniel Shays, Luke Day and Eli Parson had fought against in that struggle for independence. In a way, there was a sense of betrayal as the government ignored pleas for relief and petitions to the legislature went unread. Farms were foreclosed on and farmers jailed in the western part of the state. In their minds, these farmers, they had done what was right. They had convened conventions and meetings; they had sent their requests to the legislature. In the words of one farmer, "I've labored hard all my days and fared hard. I have been greatly abused, have been obliged to do more than my part in the war, been loaded with class rates, town rates, province rates, Continental rates, and all rates, lawsuits, and have been pulled and hauled by sheriffs, constables, and collectors, and had my cattle sold for less than they were worth. I have been obliged to pay, and nobody will pay me. I have lost a great deal by this man and that man, and t'other man and the great men are going to get all we have, and I think it is time for us to rise and put a stop to it, and have no more courts, nor sheriffs, nor collectors, nor lawyers. I design to pay no more, and I know we have the biggest party, let them say what they will."   Shays, a Captain in the Revolutionary War, a man who fought at Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Saratoga, before being wounded and resigning from the military in 1780, saw it much the same way. He had sold the ornamental sword offered as a "pledge of affection" by his commanding officer General Lafayette for a few dollars to pay off debts owed, and would become known by fellow soldiers as one without "honor and spirit." Returning home he would find that though he put his life on hold for the war, the rest of the world didn't stop as he found himself in trouble for nonpayment of debts. He was not alone. In one instance, even as he was hauled before the courts, he would even witness the bed taken from a sick woman for her inability to pay her debts.   There came the point when it had become enough.   On August 29th, 1786 that day came as a force of 1,500 men marched on the Court of Common Pleas in Northampton, Massachusetts setting off the events that would become known as Shays Rebellion after the man who would eventually become their popular leader. Their goal was to shut down what they believed was the corrupt body that was robbing the people of their homes, their lands, and their goods. It wasn't their first attempt, having risen only two months prior, on June 13th, to try and shut the courts in Bristol County following the new taxes levied on March 23rd. The difference? The difference was that this time they succeeded.   Stopping the court from sitting in Hampshire County had given them the victory they needed. Now the revolt only began to grow. Styling themselves "The Regulators" after the Regulator Movement of North Carolina in those years before the Revolution, they would set about shutting down the courts throughout the state, starting in Worcester, Taunton and Concord. Bowdoin's initial response would be measured. While other states, faced with similar situations, called on their militia to hunt down rebels and their leaders as soon as they rose, he refused to organize initially. It perhaps wouldn't have done much good. County militias were sympathetic to the cause of the farmers and would refuse to organize. When they were sent to Great Barrington to deal to open the courts, 800 of the 1,000 men would abandon their ranks to join with their downtrodden brothers.   Fear would quickly grip the Governor and one of his key allies, Samuel Adams. Seeing the signs of revolution, having witnessed the same actions, the same course just over a decade prior in 1774, they heard the cries of men like James Warren who would declare, "We are now in a state of Anarchy and Confusion, bordering on civil war" and they responded. Passage of The Riot Act and the suspension the writ of habeas corpus would soon follow, as would the creation of a 3,000 men private militia funded by money raised by the Merchants, and almost entirely made up of men from the Eastern Counties and lead by General Benjamin Lincoln, who had previously served as Washington's second-in-command, accepting the British surrender at Yorktown. In the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts leaders of the Rebellion would be indicted. When Shays and 1,200 of his men would attempt to shut the Court a few weeks later, they would be met by General William Shepherd and 800 militia men in a standoff in the streets. Though the Regulators would be unable to stop the Court from opening, no juror would present themselves, and it would end without violence.   So it would go for the next several months, until January. Setting their eyes on the Federal armory in Springfield they would plan their attack. Yet it would be the delay of a single day would be their undoing as Shays message to hold off the attack until he could get into place was intercepted by the militia. Shepherd would be waiting for them. Approaching the Arsenal warning shots would be fired before the cannons were rolled out. Four of the rebel would lay dead; more would be wounded. Shays and his men would flee. In a few days word would reach General Lincoln, and 3,000 troops would pursue the broken rebellion. In a few days, it would all be over as Shays fled to Vermont.   Despite Samuel Adams belief that "the man who dares to rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death," only two would be executed for the rebellion. When Hancock would return as Governor, he would issue pardons to many of the leaders. Shays himself would spend the rest of his life in exile from his home in Massachusetts drinking too much, working a few acres of land and dependent on a pension from the government for his service in the Revolution.   The effects of the Rebellion though would be long felt, as, even as the man and the events faded, it became a turning point in American history. Even as Thomas Jefferson would declare, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure." General Washington would write General Henry Lee, "You talk, my good sir, of employing influence to appease the present tumults in Massachusetts. I know not where that influence is to be found, or, if attainable, that it would be a proper remedy for the disorders. Influence is not government. Let us have a government by which our lives, liberties, and properties will be secured, or let us know the worst at once". In the end, it would draw the General out of his retirement, convince many, including James Madison, of the deficiencies of the Articles of Confederation, and spur on a Constitutional Convention that would create a stronger national government.

This week, the death of a veteran raises questions about a VA facility in Vermont; and what the story of a mentally ill homeless man in Connecticut tells us about systemic neglect. Plus, we talk about town-gown relations in cities large and small, and we hear the stories and music of refugees. Reggie Moton, of Hartford, Connecticut suffers from depression and substance use disorder. Moton was homeless for 20 years before a nonprofit called Journey Home found him an apartment in 2016. Photo by Ryan Caron King for NENC Falling Through the Cracks Don Theriault, formerly of Berlin, N.H. suffered from sleep apnea, among other ailments, until his death on July 24, 2012. Photo courtesy of Debbie Delorey Nearly five years ago, a veteran from New Hampshire's North Country died while waiting for an appointment through the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The hospital said “no significant delay” contributed to his death, but the man's widow disagrees, and questions remain about the process the hospital used to hold itself accountable. New Hampshire Public Radio's Peter Biello investigated. Between a quarter and a third of homeless people have one or more mental illnesses, and roughly that same percentage suffer from substance abuse disorder. Columnist Susan Campbell, who writes about housing and homelessness for the New England News Collaborative, tells the story of one man who fits both of these categories: Reggie Moton of Hartford, Connecticut. Susan says Moton’s example illustrates the years of systemic neglect of mentally ill homeless people in New England. Read Susan Campbell’s column and watch a video interview with Moton below. Town and Gown In a region known for elite private colleges, tensions between town and gown are bound to arise, especially when the economic gap between the university and the surrounding community is wide. Historically, the relationship between Yale and the residents of New Haven has been an extreme example of this divide: one of the country's most elite institutions in the heart of a majority-minority city, with struggling public schools and many other markers of urban poverty. Yale College Democrats president Josh Hochman presents at a Collaboratory: New Haven event on March 29. Photo by Caroline Smith courtesy of Collaboratory Social worker Janice Dixon and Yale freshman Keera Annamaneni collect ideas during a brainstorming session. Photo by Caroline Smith courtesy of Collaboratory But in recent years, that icy town-gown relationship has begun to thaw. NEXT producer Andrea Muraskin saw that warming trend in action at Collaboratory: New Haven, an event series that brings people from Yale and the surrounding community together to brainstorm solutions to common problems. About 90 miles north on Route 91 sits Amherst, Massachusetts. It's a town of under 40,000 people that's home to three colleges. The biggest by far is the University of Massachusetts. It has 30,000 students between undergrads and graduate students, and is the largest employer in Hampshire County. A view from the DuBois Library at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Photo via Creative Commons So how do town-gown relations shake out in a smaller place dominated by higher ed? Our guest is Tony Maroulis. He's Executive Director of External Relations and University Events at UMass-Amherst. Before that, he was the director of the chamber of commerce in Amherst. And he's part of a town-gown collaborative effort that's been underway since 2013. Refugees and the Arts Rose Saia shares the story of her grandfather, who came from Sicily in the early 20th century and settled in the mostly Irish neighborhood of South Boston. Photo by Joe Difazio for WBUR When refugees are in the news, we hear a lot about basic needs: escaping violence, finding housing, getting health care, etc. And we’ve reported on all of those issues on our program. But what about the human need for self-expression? When WBUR reporter Shannon Dooling found out that a New England refugee resettlement agency was preparing for a live storytelling series, she sat in on a rehearsal. The series, Suitcase Stories, debuts on May 7 in Arlington, Massachusetts. Yaira Matyakubova leads the violin class for young refugees. Photo by Ryan Caron King for WNPR Of the 530 refugees who arrived in the New Haven metro area last year, more than 270 were children. Many are nearing the end of their first year in school in the United States. WNPR's Diane Orson reports on an arts program that's partnered with the region's resettlement agency to create a special after-school violin class for the young refugees. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Peter Biello, Susan Campbell, Ryan Caron King, Shannon Dooling, Diane Orson Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, “Sunshine” by Rye Rye featuring M.I.A. Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, violin solos, air kisses and raspberries to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning, Tower - it’s Monday, March 30th, and this is The Fresh Pot of Coffee! For those of you managing in Muggle towns, it’s trash day. Carry your bagged refuse to the curb and put onone and only one trash sticker. If you’re out of stickers, check the fridge, the Muggle Life Adaptation committee has put extra ones in the Fridge Network. By tradition, Monday is also Baking Day, so we present one of our favorite recipes: 2 C Quite Warm water 2T yeast 4T honey 4C whole wheat flour stir and let it rise an hour in a protected place (like in a still oven) 1c olive oil 4 T salt enough white flour until it feels right (about 4 cups) knead, rise, punch down, rise, cut into rolls, rest, bake at 400 for 20 mins. We have a bit of news to share from the weekend: The “Plague of Locusts” trickster, who gained notoriety for releasing 10 thousand insects at a time on unsuspecting villages, has been stopped. It turns out to have been a terrible thaumaturgical accident involving two wizards who were renting space in the same laboratory building. Also, Dorset County sherrif’s department is no longer looking for stolen insects from the Happy Shelters facility. This weekend saw MINIHAIL falling from the Hampshire skies and wizards and muggles together swept the central market clear by creating a “frozen bounce house” for local kids. They’re the only ones left who aren’t going stir-crazy from the winter weather - you go, children of Hampshire County, we expect excellent videos of you swimming through the stuff! The Fresh Pot of Coffee is sponsored on Mondays by Mrs. Madrigal’s Magical Knitting Emporium. They make many great tools for the crafty Witch or Wizard, including their famous Patented No-Snag, Self-Knitting Needles Now with Advanced Auto-Tinking Technology! Thank you for your continued support. We’ll begin our musical day with some classic 20th century crooning… Was he a wizard? Was he not? The world may never know. He’s Frank Sinatra, I’m GazeboGal, and you’re listening to Radio Ravenclaw on the Wizarding Wireless Network.