Building Connections, Boston Politics, and Blurred Boundaries Homar Gomez shares his experience with getting acclimated to state politics in Boston and his new role as Massachusetts Hampshire District 2 State Representative. – Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 25 Homar Gomez Easthampton’s 191 Public Cable… Continue reading
What Can Elderly Services Provide? This episode features Valerie D’Aquisto, the Associate Director of Programs and Services for Highland Valley Elder Services. Valerie talks about what her role as Associate Director of Programs and Services entails and what they can provide for those in need. – Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted… Continue reading
The Life of An Artist This episode features Nan Parati, a Greenfield Recorder columnist, sign writer, podcaster, former owner of Elmers store, and more. Nan speaks about her life in the arts industry, the meaning of community, and about her span of careers and how that has impacted her life. – Pioneer Valley Life is… Continue reading
Who was the Real Gatsby? This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Mickey Rathbun. One along with many other occupations, Mickey is the author of The Real Gatsby: George Gordon Moore. The Real Gatsby won the 2024 Best Indie Book Award for Family Biography. -Produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 30 Lindsay LaBonte This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Lindsay LaBonte who is the Branch Manager at Applied Mortgage. Lindsay talks about her expertise with home buying/mortgages and touches on the past, present and future for home buyers. Not only is she a Branch Manager but, she also has… Continue reading
Brian & Michael Lupario on Western Mass HempPioneer Valley Life – Episode 29Brian and Michael Lupario of Western Mass Hemp join James Sullivan to talk about their journey into hemp cultivation in Chesterfield, MA. They share the therapeutic benefits of hemp, the importance of quality and transparency, and their passion for helping people find non-intoxicating… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 28: Tara Brewster In Episode 28 of Pioneer Valley Life, host James Sullivan sits down with Tara Brewster, Vice President of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank. Tara shares insights on opening a new branch in Easthampton, her deep connection to local nonprofits, and the creative… Continue reading
Getting to Know Nicole LaChapelle This new episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Nicole LaChapelle, who is the Mayor of Easthampton, MA. Nicole talks about her career history which led her to becoming a mayor. -Produced by James Sullivan (2025 E•Media Producer of the Year) Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 27 Nicole LaChapelle Easthampton’s… Continue reading
Forrest McSweeney shares how the Uplift project is making a difference one family at a time through small business grants in rural villages of Guyana, South America. -Produced and Hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 25 Forrest McSweeney Easthampton’s 191 public cable channel Easthampton Media’sYouTube This program is also… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 24 Andrew Morehouse This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Andrew Morehouse, the Executive Director of The Food Bank of Western Mass. Andrew shares his 20 year history with the food bank and all the great values they bring to the Western Mass. community! -Produced and Hosted by James Sullivan… Continue reading