Sheela Clary

Il Mio Podcast Preferito

Ascoltate a Pensieri e Parole: Un Viaggio "di storie, autori, libri, curiosità sull’Italia e sugli italiani."

The "Impact" of Community Impact Fees

Municipalities around the state have interpreted the rules as well as could be expected, and the evidence shows that Great Barrington has done much better than most.

There is No "Low Income Community"

.... and that's the problem

From Listener to Teller

The story of my (not so) shy student Joan

We Can Do Cold Things

In my mind’s eye, I see a line of skeptical, even horrified faces, friends who wouldn’t get waist deep in the Green River on a scorcher in July, much less any day in late October.

The Italian Words That Work Better Than English

Secret No More

On the intersection of obituaries and Victoria's Secret.

Lezione d'italiano #2

In which I take you teach you Italian, and how to make bolognese sauce, the mose affordable and nourishing winter comfort food out there.

Where We Are #4

The Levins were my subjects for installment #4 of Where We Are. Just a few weeks after our interview, Joe passed away, quite suddenly, after falling ill just two days earlier. As you can tell from this profile, he was a wonderful, giving man, interested in helping people.

Ready to learn Italian?

Announcement about upcoming Italian classes in Great Barrington/ Housatonic.

Where We Are #3

Craig and Gail Elliott are legends in North Egremont, having run the Old Egremont Store for thirty-six years. Craig grew up above the store, in fact. Sheela catches up with Craig and Gail.

Review: Straight Line Crazy

My review of a play about Robert Moses, now up at the Shed in New York through December 18th.

Where We Are: Installment 2

Three (fairly) young South Berkshire county residents compare notes about the state of their lives.

Where We Are: South County Voices

Six local people share their thoughts on where they and we are here in South Berkshire County.