Local Berkshire Currency Celebrates Decade Mark

A local currency program in western Massachusetts is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Alice Maggio is the executive director of BerkShares Inc. based in Great Barrington.“BerkShares are a local currency that have been designed for the Berkshire region,” Maggio said.

BerkShares spreading to Northern Berkshires

Adams Community Bank has joined the BerkShares program, which means the local currency is now easily available to residents, visitors, and business owners countywide for the first time in its 10-year history.