West-east rail, control of Holyoke schools and mail-in ballots episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 10, 2024 · 44 MIN

West-east rail, control of Holyoke schools and mail-in ballots

from The Rundown with Carrie Saldo · host NEPM Podcasts

In this episode of The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, is west-east rail picking up steam? Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a director for the long-awaited railroad line. In the bid to regain local control of Holyoke schools, officials are frustrated by state education leaders who say it's not time for a hand off just yet. And, why city and town clerks are struggling to keep up with the demand for mail-in ballots. Panelists include Steve Fox, senior lecturer at UMass Amherst, NEPM reporter Jill Kaufman, and Matt Szafranski of Western Mass Politics & Insight. Plus, Carrie Saldo discusses the life and legacy of abolitionist David Ruggles and his connection to Northampton with Kim Gerould, docent and board member at the David Ruggles Center.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 10, 2024

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

West-east rail, control of Holyoke schools and mail-in ballots

0:00 44:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Rundown with Carrie Saldo?

This episode is 44 minutes long.

When was this The Rundown with Carrie Saldo episode published?

This episode was published on February 10, 2024.

Can I download this The Rundown with Carrie Saldo episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!