Catholic dioceses abuse, Baystate Health cutbacks, west-east rail

By Carrie Saldo

Published February 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM EST

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This week’s panel includes Nancy Eve Cohen, senior reporter for NEPM; Eric Lesser, former state senator for the 1st Hampshire and Hampden District; and Greenfield Recorder’s Chris Larabee.

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Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.

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A Massachusetts attorney general report into alleged child sexual abuse at some Catholic dioceses has been kept private for years. New reporting delves into what survivors do know and what they’re eager to find out.

And Baystate Health eliminates 98 corporate jobs as budget cutbacks continue, but how might that move impact healthcare in the region?

Plus, as part of the future west-east commuter rail, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has named a stop in Palmer, and we discuss public reactions to this selection.

This week’s panel includes Nancy Eve Cohen, senior reporter for NEPM; Eric Lesser, former state senator for the 1st Hampshire and Hampden District; and Greenfield Recorder’s Chris Larabee.