Read more BerkShare stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/3227/berkshare.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorFri, 25 May 2012 17:00:58 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/3259/new-england-towns-mint-local-bucks.htmlDustin Lushing<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=8200&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401034558' border='0' />A cluster of towns in Western Massachusetts has created its own currency—BerkShares. The banknotes, which trade for 90 cents on the dollar, feature local heroes like Norman Rockwell and are accepted as cash at 280 cafés, shops, and even the local "chakra balancing" joint.http://www.newser.com/story/3259/new-england-towns-mint-local-bucks.htmlTue, 19 Jun 2007 15:56:26 CDT