Though SNAP has been restored and the shutdown has ended, some local restaurants took action to feed residents who relied on this aid and they've decided to continue this work throughout the month of November. https://bit.ly/43WyLNR

Massachusetts Senate leaders say they’re nearing a deal on the supplemental budget and preparing to take up the House-passed cannabis reform bill before their holiday break begins Wednesday. https://bit.ly/43uUV9G

We’ve updated our evening news schedule to better fit your routine. Starting tonight, PBS @NewsHour airs weekdays at 6 p.m., followed by BBC News: The Context at 7 p.m. See the full NEPM TV schedule at nepm.org/tvschedule.

The six-part epic event begins tonight. Don't miss #AmericanRevolutionPBS, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, at 8 p.m. #onNEPM TV.

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Union fire fighters in Amherst, Massachusetts, are calling on town management to fully staff the department, after last week's blaze that destroyed an apartment building, displacing 232 people. https://bit.ly/4r27rrg

Both US. Representatives Jim McGovern, D-Worcester and Richard Neal, D-Springfield say the shutdown does not reslove the issue of health care subsidies. https://bit.ly/484hlA6

During a meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday in Springfield, the city's mayor, Domenic Sarno, told the panel MGM has not lived up to its part of the deal when it comes to developing a property near the casino it operates. https://bit.ly/3XxnCPy

UMass Amherst poll shows Healey would win again if the election were today. It also shows Mike Kennealy leading the Republican contenders for the job. https://bit.ly/4496fbB

Between Friday and Monday, many trains between New Haven, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts and further to the north, will be replaced with buses. https://bit.ly/43XjcFo

After rupturing his Achilles, Russell Samora, of Great Barrington, set out to test his recovery and resolve. 368,000 steps later, he knew what he was made of. https://bit.ly/4qWbVzr

Even with temperatures in the 30s, many attended the Veterans Day Parade in Springfield Tuesday morning. The parade made its way from Federal Street in Springfield to City Hall downtown. https://bit.ly/4hSiejr

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, says he will be voting against a plan to reopen the federal government. The plan offers no guarantees of funding being restored for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. That's something most Democrats had been holding out for. https://bit.ly/444Wj2P

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It's Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to honor the important contributions of Native people. Celebrate with NEPM:

On Wednesday, city councilor Tracye Whitfield announced she had the votes to become its president for the next term. But, a colleague, Melvin Edwards, is calling that declaration into question. https://bit.ly/47FOi5y

Michael McCabe said his priorities in his third term as mayor of Westfield, include a new police department building, a new hospital emergency department and getting the state to develop the Westfield exit off the Mass Turnpike. https://bit.ly/4oUWcPA

Sciarra won just 76 votes ahead of her opponent Jillian Duclos in Northampton's mayoral contest. https://bit.ly/3LmivPG

Four of the five at-large city councilors earned another term during Tuesday's election, and all but one councilor representing a ward also will be returning for the new term in January. https://bit.ly/47qCMMz

Macksey got nearly 70% of the vote in North Adams. Her opponent, Scott Berglund, said he is proud of how he ran his first political campaign. https://bit.ly/4oAwoIs

Easthampton's interim mayor Salem Derby defeated Lindsi Sekula and Jason "J.T." Tirrell on Tuesday in a race that saw heavy turnout. https://bit.ly/4opjrkN

The Trump administration says it will fund SNAP food aid for November, but only partially and with delayed disbursement. https://n.pr/47x0FCh

Don't miss this powerful choral concert in support of NEPM and the First Churches Organ Fund on Nov. 2. Illumine Vocal Arts Ensemble and guests will perform Maurice Duruflé’s extraordinary "Requiem" and more: https://www.nepm.org/nepm-events/2025-10-24/i-was-glad-choral-concert-in-northampton

Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the city budget, education, and downtown development. https://bit.ly/4nABXW1

The top five vote-getters will win seats as Springfield city councilors at large in Tuesday's election. All five incumbents from this term are running against three challengers.

“Now we are 100% community-funded, and we’ve been talking to the community about the importance of keeping public media strong here in western Mass.,” NEPM President Matt Abramovitz said. “People have been responding.” https://recorder.com/2025/10/30/gill-indivisible-hosts-fundraiser/

Easthampton voters will choose whether the interim mayor, the interim mayor's executive assistant, or a city council member will take office. https://bit.ly/47AY7Si

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As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young people. https://bit.ly/4ooD5gP

The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike. https://bit.ly/3JBz5KL

In North Adams, Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago. https://bit.ly/3Wq8P99

2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking. https://bit.ly/3LacKnY

On The Rundown: state action on spending in sheriff's offices, a Franklin County student needs survey, how the Trump administration is affecting higher ed, and No Kings protests: https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-24/sheriffs-spending-student-needs-in-franklin-county-413-no-kings-protests

The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by ICE on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house cleaner. NEPM's Nirvani Williams speaks with Adam Bass from @masslive.bsky.social about the story https://bit.ly/48GvSnt

Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits. https://bit.ly/4qwVg5A

A story 250 years in the making. The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt premieres Nov. 16 #onNEPM TV.

The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams. https://bit.ly/3KV97lM

Today on The Rundown: low vaccination rates at some western Mass. schools; a Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips. Listen: https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-17/mass-vaccination-rates-ice-in-the-berkshires-nips-cleanup

Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold. https://bit.ly/4hgrNZp

Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx." https://bit.ly/42KMkze

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes." https://bit.ly/48DFHCF

Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school. https://bit.ly/3WDudHT

In 1987, about 150 Mass. kindergartners received religious exemptions, allowing them to not get one or more vaccines. That group accounted for less than 0.2% of the total incoming class that year. For the 2024-25 school year, that number reached 870 — just over 1.3%. https://bit.ly/4nU0x5o

Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office. https://bit.ly/3J9Orpx

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets. https://bit.ly/4n2SySo

State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in Massachusetts would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination. https://bit.ly/46RNjjG

Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay with Molly of Denali and her grandpa as they share their Alaska Native heritage through music, story, and song!

The NEPM Book Club returns this month with a thrilling local read from local author Mattea Kramer. Don't miss a meeting or a Q&A with the author! Sign up now: nepm.org/bookclub

The Rundown looks at an immigration resolution in Holyoke, the end of casino mitigation payments from MGM Springfield and asks, is Massachusetts in a "soft secession?" https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-10/casino-mitigation-payments-massachusetts-soft-secession-holyoke-immigration-resolution