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Connections and Disconnections

Northampton School Superintendent Annie Azarloza Photo: WHMP 101.5 / 1400 AM

Connections and Disconnections

10/29/26, Co-Host — Andy Bukowski

Northampton School Superintendent Annie Azarloza on the bell-to-bell cell phone ban and how and why it’s working, expanding the pre-school program, and the possibility of establishing a dual-language immersion school within the school district.

Amy LaVallee, Independent candidate for the First Franklin District Representative seat, running against Democratic candidate Lora Wondolowski, shares her positions and qualifications.

Nadia Milleron, Independent candidate for the First Congressional District, running against Richard Neal, explains her objections to Congressman’s television advertisements.

Rep. Aaron Saunders on the proposal to take an additional 20 million gallons a day! from the Quabbin! for unspecified purposes! in Eastern Massachusetts!! What our electees are doing. What you can do.

All that Jazz with John Anz. John chats with and previews this Sunday’s performance of Caelan Cardello, Kate Kortum, June Cavlan and Joie Bianco (the Sunhouse Singers) at Center Church in South Hadley at 3:00. These musicians are amazing.

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