Link to NPR/WBUR show on Radio Boston. It features poignant interviews with residents in Athol struggling with limited access to good jobs and transportation, including a licensed day car provider whose clients can't afford the co-pay even for subsidized day care and who herself can't afford health insurance and will take the penalty this year. It also includes interviews with the head of Catholic Charities of Greater Boston, John Drew of ABCD, Noah Berger of Mass. Budget and John Cook of BMC, discussing increased homelessness and need for fuel assistance.

Worcester Area Congressman Jim McGovern has announced he and Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson will be undertaking a $3/day FS challenge.  Attached are an article from May 9, 2007 Worcester Sun Chronicle, and a copy of the dear colleague letter and the FS diet contract.

Newspaper (Hampshire Gazette) article on empty shelter beds and allegations that DTA discourages and denies shelter applicants unlawfully.