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The Rundown with Carrie Saldo

Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.

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29:27

Declining student enrollment, controversial battery...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2026/01/16

Low enrollment could cost the Pittsfield school district millions in state education aid as statewide public school enrollment has decreased to its lowest level in over a decade.And whether they like it or not, the residents of Agawam may be getting a new battery storage plant in town. We explore why they can’t say no.Plus, we talk about the transparency, or lack thereof, in public records and ballot question funding.This week’s panel for The Rundown include Eric Lesser, senior counsel with

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29:06

Maduro capture, proposed power field in Southampton,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2026/01/09

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo returns with a 413 perspective of the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States government.And, we unpack the details as Southampton residents debate the potential impact of a proposed solar power field on farmland and the Barnes Aquifer.Plus, with a slate of elected officials sworn into office after November’s elections, we examine history made in the Holyoke and Springfield municipalities. This week’s panel includes Paul

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29:08

Projected loss for Baystate Health, housing support,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/12/19

Baystate Health contends with a projected $146.7 million annual shortfall in the wake of a Trump administration domestic policy bill. What could it mean for healthcare in the 413?And, a study recommends the dismantling of the Route 2 overpass in the city of North Adams. What could the costs and benefits be?Plus, while the Healy administration pushes for more accessory dwelling units statewide, the city of Pittsfield adds a community resource center and more housing for residents.This week’s

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29:09

Social cannabis, development stalled in Holyoke,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/12/12

Whether you hope to smoke, eat, or drink it, legal social consumption of cannabis is coming in Massachusetts. What could this mean for the 413?And, a report finds that western Massachusetts municipalities lack racial diversity among those holding public office.Plus, a Somerville-Holyoke business, Sublime Systems, pauses a planned expansion after the Trump administration rescinds an $87 million grant. How will this impact the local economy?We run down all of that and more this week with our

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28:47

Holyoke fires, MCAS replacements, wastewater...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/12/05

Three buildings in downtown Holyoke were impacted by devastating fires over the course of two days, leaving about 100 families displaced. We unpack the details and look at how the community is offering support.In educational news, new high school graduation requirements are outlined by the Healy administration to replace MCAS testing, which is no longer required to graduate after a statewide vote last year. We explore what it means for students in the 413.And, we explore how public money is

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28:57

Rent control divides, rail transportation, Henry...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/11/21

Eleven different ballot questions appear to have met the requirements ahead of this week’s deadline for the 2026 ballot. We will dig into a divide on the rent control question proposed for the next election cycle along with a range of housing-related issues facing the 413. And, Springfield train ridership is down against a nationwide increase. We explore what it might mean for east-west rail.Plus, why are historians still debating Henry Knox’s march through the Berkshires? Today’s panel for

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29:04

Amherst fire, vocational schools, Mercy Medical...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/11/14

A tragic fire at an off-campus housing complex serving UMass Amherst students leaves hundreds displaced and a community in shock. We discuss the latest in the story and how the public is responding.A boom in enrollment at vocational and technical schools nationwide makes an impact at school districts across western Massachusetts.And, an eagerly-awaited project in Springfield's north end to build a new community center falls apart, leaving questions for many. We unpack the details.Plus,

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28:59

WMass election analysis

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/11/07

Today on The Rundown, we unpack some of Tuesday’s election results. In the contested mayoral races across the 413, voters favored incumbents. What might that continuity yield for western Mass. residents? And, we take a closer look at the city council election results in Springfield and Holyoke. Most of the incumbents who sought a return to Springfield’s council won, but several races were nail biters. Is there a message those leaders should take away from the results? Plus, municipal races

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29:07

Local elections, SNAP benefits

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/10/31

With four contested mayoral, city council and school committee elections in cities and towns across western Massachusetts this coming Tuesday, we rundown the ballot options.The government shutdown hits 31 days today and, barring court intervention, there will not be Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Massachusetts residents in November. We explore what it means for locals in need.Plus, the iconic Shakespeare & Company in the Berkshires was on the brink of

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29:05

Sheriff's offices spending, student needs in Franklin...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/10/24

Beacon Hill Democrats consider oversight over what some claim is "unsustainable" spending by local sheriff's offices. "No other state agency or department overspends their budget by 22%," said state Sen. Michael Rodrigues, chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.And the latest student needs assessment in Franklin County finds that while substance use is down, suicide attempts have increased. We’ll examine the findings.Plus, we’ll explore some of the effects that the Trump

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29:03

Mass. vaccination rates, ICE in the Berkshires, nips...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/10/17

Herd immunity is lacking at several schools across western Massachusetts. We’ll discuss what we know about why fewer children are being vaccinated, and the potential impact.And, a Pittsfield man is back in the Berkshires after a judge ruled he was unlawfully detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. And while his lawyer says it’s unlikely, the man fears he may be arrested again. Then, a pilot program that will pay for nips, those tiny alcohol containers that seem to multiple

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23:59

Casino mitigation payments, Massachusetts 'soft...

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2025/10/10

Amid peace plan talks, western Massachusetts and the world marks two years since war broke out between Hamas and Israel.A controversial immigration resolution in Holyoke fails as members of the city council raise concerns about a possible loss of federal funding. We’ll unpack the details.And towns that neighbor the MGM Springfield casino have been benefitting from mitigation payments they've received — but now that windfall is coming to an end. What might the impact be? Plus, is

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29:31

Government shutdown limbo, Legionella outbreak in...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/10/03

On The Rundown, we look at government shutdown limbo. There’s a lot of uncertainty locally over the impact of the federal government shutdown. We’ll tick through some of the standing questions. Tracing a Legionella bacteria outbreak in Pittsfield. Did healthcare officials wait too long to report what they knew? Plus, the latest MCAS testing scores are in, and some of the biggest school districts in western Mass. are lagging behind state expectations. We’re running down all of that and more

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30:43

Freedom of speech, Paramount Theater spending, 413...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/09/26

Freedom of speech is in the news, up for debate, and drawing protestors in at least one western Massachusetts city. What does our panel think?And $2.5 million from the state was spent. But an investigation by the Springfield Republican found not much to show for that at the Paramount Theater. What happened? How much could a potential government shutdown impact western Massachusetts? And, how the current drought impacts farmers in the 413.We’re running down all of that and more this week

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32:05

MassWildlife board shakeup, troublesome minerals and...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/09/19

On this episode of The Rundown, why the former board chair of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, a Berkshire County resident, is calling for a “paradigm shift.”A troubling pyrrhotite problem on the ground in parts of New England might be sorted out from the sky. And, some schools in the northern Berkshires are eyeing regionalization. What could the impact be? In local politics, Democrats from across the state descended on Springfield this past weekend for their party

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29:27

Rent control, challenges in education, 'social'...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/09/12

The 2026 elections are shaping up to have a record number of ballot questions, including one about rent control that is stirring Northampton, Easthampton and Springfield.And, as the kids are going back to school, there is much debate on the pros and cons around creating new schools versus maintaining existing schools in Pittsfield, Longmeadow and West Springfield.Plus, as students head back to school, it’s the final class bell for some as the leaders of two higher education institutions in

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27:36

COVID vaccine access, labor movements, junk fees,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/09/05

Governor Maura Healey has announced policies to enable pharmacies to administer COVID vaccinations for Massachusetts residents aged 5 and over, with the cost to be covered by insurance.We discuss local labor movement protests this past weekend that join nationwide concerns regarding the erosion of worker protections, federal funding cuts, governmental overreach and other issues.And, a new state ban on so-called “junk fees” aims to make purchases and transactions more transparent in

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28:02

Signed state budget, hydropower relicensing,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/07/11

We examine the local impact of a recently passed state budget that could offer help to homeowners dealing with crumbling foundations.And, we discuss new developments on relicensing the Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project.Plus, Beacon Hill looks at reinstating the so-called “happy hour” for Massachusetts restaurants and bars, but not everyone is advocating it. And you may be surprised to find out who has objections!We’re running down all of that

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29:09

Threats to Job Corps, digital equity, support for...

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2025/06/27

The western Mass. Congressional delegation is outraged over President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran, but not all Democrats from the 413 agree.Plus, Westover Job Corps students rallied earlier this month to decry lost opportunities, and this week a judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Labor Department from ending the program. We will look at the importance of Job Corps here in western Mass. And, western Mass. residents and legislators were on Beacon Hill this week

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29:10

“No Kings,” rising cost of living, Juneteenth...

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2025/06/20

As a military parade made its way through the nation’s capital last Saturday, millions across the country demonstrated against what they perceive to be the Trump administration’s overreach. We discuss the local reaction and involvement in the “No Kings” protests.And, as the cost of basic food and housing continues to rise for many, we explore how people living in the four counties of western Mass. are faring.Plus, we take a look at how the communities of the 413 celebrated Juneteenth this

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