Main Street Moxie
Main Street Moxie was born out of our love of the spoken word and constantly being inspired by people, businesses, and organizations that are mavericks in their own way. Our guests took a leap, all because they believed in themselves, and as a result, made something out of nothing. They had a vision and the necessary belief, and paved a new way – they had MOXIE! You can learn from these moxie stories. We're all capable of moxie in our lives and through our conversations with guests, you'll learn how to move your own moxie along the moxie meter.
Main Street Moxie
Episode 9: Fred Rutberg
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Fred is the president and publisher of New England Newspapers, Inc., which owns The Berkshire Eagle located in Pittsfield, MA. The Eagle is a daily paper that serves all of Berkshire County and adjacent areas of Connecticut and New York State.
Along with partners John C. "Hans" Morris, Robert G. Wilmers, and Stanford Lipsey, Fred brought The Eagle back under local community control to rededicate it to the highest journalistic standards and serve the community’s needs.
His passion for local journalism runs deep and believes a local newspaper, like a town square, is fundamental to a healthy democracy.
Being president of The Eagle is Fred’s more-than-fulltime retirement gig and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He loves the buzz of the newsroom, the smell of the ink, and the whirring of the presses.
Listen to how Fred's moxie has guided him through his legal and journalistic careers, and his life!
For more information about Fred, check out our show notes at Main Street Moxie.
This episode is sponsored by North East Ford and Catskill View Weddings.
