On the Road in Berkshire County: Bill Everhart
Bill Everhart, Editorial Page Editor of the Berkshire Eagle, looks at the state of Berkshire County and what it’s like to live and work in a region viewed by many primarily as a resort area and vacation spot.
Music Alone Shall Live: 35 Years of the Iron Horse Music Hall, Pt. 4
In the fourth and final installment of Music Alone Shall Live: 35 Years of the Iron Horse, the passing of the club from its founder to its current owner is examined, and the impact the institution has had on its patrons, employees, performers and the community is discussed.
CISA: Maple Sugaring
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture Executive Director Phil Korman visits two local farms that rely on the maple sugaring season every spring. This year has not gotten off to the best of starts due to the cold temperatures, but farmers remain hopeful that this New England tradition will provide them with some much needed income.
CISA
Berkshire Maple
Johnson’s Farm http://johnsonsfarm.net
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On the Road in Berkshire County: BerkShares
Alice Maggio, the Program Coordinator for BerkShares, talks about how this small-town, local currency started and the importance it places on the power of the local community. Joining her is the owner of Hilltop Orchards in Richmond, MA, John Vittori, who discusses how BerkShares has helped his business and why he’s a strong believer in this local currency.
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