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| News and events in Williamstown, Mass.
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1Berkshire Providing Resource Links, Updates for Business| 12:52PM / Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | |
 The team at 1Berkshire is continuing to monitor developments and official guidance, and curate informational resources to share with the business community. Workshop Information AIM (Associated Industries of Massachusetts) and the Berkshire Innovation Center have partnered to offer a 30-minute Video Chat covering important issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic providing all businesses in Berkshire County access to this critical information from presenter Tom Jones, vice president of AIM HR Solutions: Today, March 25, 2-2:30 p.m.
Join the meeting via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4879552540
Meeting ID: 487 955 2540 Share some information Complete the COVID-19
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Williamstown Commons Reports COVID-19 CaseStaff Reports,
10:11AM / Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A resident at Williamstown Commons' skilled nursing facility has tested positive for COVID-19. In a post on the nursing home's website on Tuesday, Administrator Jodi Ouimette wrote that that the facility will be working with the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and the state and local health departments "to isolate this situation and mitigate any future problems." "Please be assured that we have been preparing for this situation for the last several weeks knowing that the virus is present in our local communities," she wrote. "We are confident that our team of 0 Comments
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 |  | Feeding the hungry
by buddy 04:12PM / Friday, February 21, 2014
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|  Williamstown Community Preschool Installs New Signage
by Billsville 02:46PM / Tuesday, February 26, 2013
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Community Preschool began sprucing up its new home by hiring local sign maker Lindsay Neathawk,
| Williamstown Youth Center Thanks Bedard Bros.
by Billsville 02:13PM / Friday, June 22, 2012
Bedard Brothers Chevrolet, through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program, has helped sponsor the Williamstown Youth Center's Soccer Program for the 2012 season. In addition to soccer equipment, this
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Williamstown Select Board Praises Community Spirit in Fight Against PandemicBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:10AM / Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — In an attempt to maintain some normalcy, the Select Board on Monday held its regular twice-monthly meeting. But it was clear that things are anything but normal. For starters, the board's five members held their first-ever virtual meeting, taking advantage of the commonwealth's recent temporary exemption to the Open Meeting Law and utilizing the Zoom video conferencing platform. And the discussion focused almost entirely on the topic that is consuming their constituents and most of the nation, the global pandemic that necessitated things like virtual public meetings. The night began with each of the board's members making 0 Comments
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Know the Four Uses of CashSubmitted by Edward Jones,
08:16PM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 It's important to have cash available for your everyday spending and the inevitable rainy day. However, you also need to develop a cash strategy that can contribute to your long-term financial success. But just how much cash do you need? And in what form? To answer these questions, it's useful to look at the four main uses of cash: • Everyday spending: Your everyday spending includes the cash you use for your mortgage, utilities, groceries and so on. As a general guideline, you should have one to two months of living expenses available during your working years, and perhaps a year’s worth of living expenses when you’re retired. (The latter can be adjusted higher or
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March 24 COVID-19 Briefs: Bus Social Distancing, NAPS Adds Meal Site| 03:45PM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 BRTA Wants Riders to Sit Apart The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority has instituted social distancing while riding. Signs will be posted in all vehicles prohibiting seating directly behind the vehicle operator, unless a mobility device prevents sitting elsewhere. As of this moment, there have been no changes to any BRTA bus routes or schedules. All BRTA vehicles and both facilities receive daily cleaning using products that are effective against the spread of the novel coronavirus. Public use of the Intermodal Transportation Center has been limited to those utilizing BRTA's bus service, intercity bus, or Amtrak. Tables and seating at the ITC 1 Comment
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Baker Discusses Genesis of 'Essential' Business ListBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:32PM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 BOSTON — As the state order to close "non-essential" businesses went into effect on Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker addressed criticism that the commonwealth's definition of "essential" is overly broad. "The essential operation portfolio we put out builds off a national standard that every other state that heads down this road has used as a baseline," Baker said in response to a question at a noon news conference. "I don't know what the crossover would be between states, but I would put it north of 90 percent." Baker said the list of essential operations published by his administration is "well defined and 1 Comment
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Administration Filing Measure to Extend, Suspend DeadlinesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:03PM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 BOSTON — The governor's office is filing a municipal relief package giving broad leeway to communities and school districts to extend deadlines and fees and bring back retired first-responders. "It's amazing the details of how government works but when in a crisis like this, these adjustments need to be made, so that it can continue to work," Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said at Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing. The emergency legislation would allow municipalities to bring retired firefighters and police back on board by suspending the cap on hours and compensation for pensioners. "We've heard a lot about front-line workers -- your 1 Comment
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Faithful Turned to Technology to Connect During PandemicBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
03:48AM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Diane Burdick is strong in her faith and rarely misses Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. But last week's emergency closures of gathering places — including houses of worship — to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus has left many of the faithful cut off from a source of comfort in difficult times. Technology is now allowing parishioners to participate — although at a remove. Burdick and her family were able to watch the Mass at St. Elizabeth's via Facebook on Sunday morning. "My family loved it! We attend Mass regularly and are pretty involved in our Catholic community so 0 Comments
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Carolyn Greene Lone Applicant for Mount Greylock School Committee PostBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:41AM / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The vacant seat on the Mount Greylock School Committee likely will be filled by a very familiar face. On Thursday evening, Superintendent Kimberley Grady told the remaining six members of the panel that there is one applicant still in the running for the post vacated by Dan Caplinger last month. Two Williamstown residents applied for the position by the Wednesday deadline, but Grady mentioned at the end of a 45-minute meeting held by teleconference that the field has narrowed to one: former School Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Greene. "I understand the complexities of regional budgets and collective bargaining agreements, am familiar with 2 Comments
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Williamstown Food Pantry to Distribute Wednesday MorningStaff Reports,
08:16PM / Monday, March 23, 2020 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Food Pantry will hold its next pickup for those in need on Wednesday from 9:30 to noon at its 53 Southworth St. location. Director Carol DeMayo Monday confirmed that pantry has benefited from an increase in donations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "People really want to do something," she said. "The generosity of the community has been incredible." The pantry, which serves its host community as well as Hancock and Pownal, Vt., accepts donations non-perishable foods and personal care items 24 hours per day in the vesitbule of the Sts. Patrick and Raphael Parish Center, where the pantry is 0 Comments
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March 23 COVID-19 Briefs: BMC Not Seeking Homemade Masks| 05:06PM / Monday, March 23, 2020 | |
 BMC Not Accepting Homemade Masks Berkshire Medical Center is not accepting homemade masks at this time. Several groups on Facebook have been discussing a grassroots effort to make the masks and sharing patterns but Michael Leary, director of media relations for Berkshire Health Systems said, "we are not accepting any donations yet as our supplies are stable right now." Leary said the hospital was grateful for the community for offering to donate supplies or sew the masks but that it was waiting for guidance from the Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. "This certainly may be an option for us in the near future. We are 0 Comments
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Governor Orders Nonessential Services to Close or Work RemoteBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
10:33AM / Monday, March 23, 2020 | |
 LIVE COVID-19 update: https://t.co/9eihELHGs1 — Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) March 23, 2020 BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order on Monday morning for only essential services to continue operating and reduced the 25-person gathering limit to 10. The move comes just days after Baker said there was no need to follow in the footsteps of neighboring states New York and Connecticut, who issued similar orders. On Monday morning, Baker said there were a number of factors that led him to take the step. "We're in constant contact with other governors, other states, federal and local officials, health care experts and a host of other 1 Comment
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