The State We’re In: Rep Stephen Kulik

State Rep. Stephen Kulik (D) – Worthington and Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, discusses Governor Baker’s proposed 2016 state budget being released this week.

After a long and storied history of serving the residents of the Hilltown communities, the Cummington Creamery is embarking on a new chapter in its existence, with co-operative ownership by its patrons and the expansion of its facilities. Connecting Point Producer Tony Dunne visited the Creamery recently along with Videographer Mark Langevin and shares this story.

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

Planning, building and operating a community-owned, fiber-optic network that enables the provision of comprehensive, affordable, reliable and high-quality internet, phone, video and ancillary services to all residents, businesses and institutions is the goal of Wired West, the non-profit organizer of this effort. Connecting Point’s Jim Madigan sat down with Steve Nelson of Wired West to discuss the progress of this initiative. This interview was filmed at the Chester railway Museum.

Wired West