The Blandford Ski Area is the oldest continually operated Ski Club in North America and is a source of winter recreation for residents of the Hilltowns and beyond. Producer Tony Dunne visited the ski area last season and talked with former Club President Jay Pagluica to learn more of the history of the club and the secret to their success.

Blandford Ski Area

“On the Road in the Hilltowns: A CP Special Series”

• On the Road in the Hilltowns: Wired West: Explore how Wired West is working to bring affordable, reliable and high-quality internet, phone, and video to the Hilltowns.
•  On the Road in the Hilltowns: Cummington Creamery: The Old Creamery in Cummington is embarking on a new chapter in its existence, with co-operative ownership by its patrons and the expansion of its facilities
•  On the Road in the Hilltowns: Hilltown Land Trust: The Hilltown Land Trust’s mission is to maintain the area’s working farms and forests as a vital part of hill town life, and to protect the area’s rich ecological resources, species diversity, native habitats, water quality, and unique scenic landscapes.
• On the Road in the Hilltowns: Blandford Ski Area: The Blandford Ski Area is the oldest continually operated Ski Club in North America and is a source of winter recreation for residents of the Hilltowns and beyond.

As Spring Training gets under way, there are a surprising number of local athletes who will be either joining up with major league baseball teams or have hopes of making it to the big time one day. A local gym in East Longmeadow has been the training grounds for these athletes and Connecting Point Producer Dave Fraser and Videographer Mark Langevin caught up with some of them as prepared for another season.

Governor Charlie Baker discusses his release of the 2016 budget next week, among other issues.

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