Clark Art Institute

Clark Art Institute

Situated in Williamstown, MA, The Clark Art Institute opened in 1955, six years after its founders Stirling and Francine Clark first visited the town. This past summer, the Clark re-opened following a $100 million dollar building renovation project that included...
Mohawk Trail

Mohawk Trail

October 22nd marks the 100th anniversary of the world-famous Mohawk Trail, which runs from the Berkshires to Boston along historic Route 2. Berkshires writer Lauren Stevens explains the creation and history of this iconic autumn leaf-peeping route to producer Tony...
Veterans Coming Home: Veteran Homelessness

Veterans Coming Home: Veteran Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) states that the nation’s homeless veterans are predominantly male, with roughly 8% being female. The majority are single; live in urban areas; and suffer from mental illness, alcohol and/or substance abuse, or co-occurring...
Making It Here: Harry’s Supermarket

Making It Here: Harry’s Supermarket

Harry’s Supermarket is a family owned supermarket in the heart of Pittsfield that has been serving the residents of the Northern Berkshires since 1914. Producer Tony Dunne and videographer Dave Fraser take a look at how Harry’s has survived – and thrived – over the...
S. Prestley Blake’s Monticello

S. Prestley Blake’s Monticello

A full-sized $6 million replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia plantation home is rapidly nearing completion on a hillside in Somers, CT. Friendly’s co-founder S. Prestley Blake, who is nearing 100 years old, is working with Laplante Construction Inc., of...
Web Exclusive: S. Prestley Blake’s Monticello

Web Exclusive: S. Prestley Blake’s Monticello

A full-sized $6 million replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia plantation home is rapidly nearing completion on a hillside in Somers, CT. Friendly’s co-founder S. Prestley Blake, who is nearing 100 years old, is working with Laplante Construction Inc., of...

Making It Here: Mustang Seats

The aftermarket motorcycle parts business is a billion dollar industry, and tucked away in the charming hamlet of Three Rivers, MA is the foremost manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle seats in the world. Producer Tony Dunne and videographer Dave Fraser invite you on...

World War II Vet Milt Berman

Prior to his passing in February of 2010, Milt Berman served as a Captain in the US Army and piloted the P47 Thunderbolt in World War Two. For his heroic achievement while participating in aerial flights over Europe, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with...

Making It Here: Sea Chest Maker

Although the military stopped issuing sea chests in the late 1950’s, local woodworker J. Paul Lanza carries out the nautical tradition from his workshop in Simsbury, CT. Lanza, 78, built more than 300 homes on Cape Cod during his career, including the John F. Kennedy...

Celebrating Winter Sports: Stratton Mountain School

Stratton Mountain School trains winter athletes with a focus on alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing. The school has produced over 40 Olympic athletes,  including two Gold Medal winners, two Silver Medalists, a Bronze Medalist, and several top-10 placements....

Encore: Lost Towns of the Quabbin: Boat Ride

This segment is part of our special series about the 75th anniversary of the Quabbin Reservoir. View more segments at the “Lost Towns of the Quabbin” archive. Producer Dave Fraser and videographer Mark Langevin travel by boat across the Quabbin Reservoir...