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Forum Focuses on "Crisis" of Home Heating Costs AMHERST, MA (wfcr) - Despite the summery weather, some Massachusetts lawmakers this week are talking about the cold weather ahead. State Representative Dan Bbosley of North Adams says there is a crisis brewing in the region, with high energy prices this winter expected to put a strain on many household budgets. Bosley is hosting a public forum Wednesday, focusing on assistance and energy conservation. He told WFCR's Tina Antolini that officials are expecting a surge in applications for fuel assistance,and that may compound the problem. © Copyright 2013, wfcr