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| Williamstown Looking at Ways to Authorize McCann Tech Building Bond
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town manager Monday told the Select Board that it may need to call a special town meeting to approve a $17 million bond for the roof and window replacement project at McCann Technical School.
The town would be on the hook for about 25 percent, or about $1.8 million, of the local contribution to |
 | Clark Art Screens 'Rififi'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents a screening of "Rififi," the first in a series of films celebrating Mariel Capanna's yearlong public spaces installation Giornata.
Inspired by Capanna's practice of imposing time constraints upon herself while painting, |
| Adult Hockey Tournament to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The annual Berkshire Charity Draft Tournament is set to take place Sept. 13 and 14 at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink.
The event will bring together hockey enthusiasts and local community members to raise funds for the Berkshire Humane Society, a local animal shelter dedicated to |
 | Clark Art Lecture On Phenomenology and the Understanding of Conical Artworks
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 pm, the Clark Art Institute's Research and Academic Program (RAP) hosts a talk by Michael Ann Holly exploring what phenomenology (the study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view) might contribute to the understanding of canonical works of |
 | Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness Pad
Personal trainer Ashleigh Yager demonstrates a workout you can do at the new Williamstown fitness pad. She also lead some of the attendees in trying out the different exercise equipment.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The new fitness pad on Stetson Road includes a series of differently sized blocks that facilitate step |
 | Community Contra Dance in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance returns to Williamstown on Saturday, Sept. 13, with a contra dance taught by caller Jeff Walker.
The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can, $12 - $20 |
| Source of Respiratory Irritant in Williamstown Remains a Mystery
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Authorities are still investigating an incident that caused minor respiratory irritation on Sunday at First Congregational Church.
The incident occurred during the "free" phase of the church's multi-day tag sale and caused 28 people to be evaluated by emergency medical services personnel |
 | Clark Art Presents Symposium on Artists Featured in 'A Room of Her Own'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute presents a two-day symposium on Thursday, Sept. 11 and Friday, Sept. 12 in celebration of its current exhibition, "A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945."
All events are free and open to the public and take place in the Manton Research |
 | No Serious Injuries Reported in Hazmat Incident at Williamstown Church
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — About two dozen people were evaluated for minor respiratory irritation Sunday afternoon during a tag sale at First Congregational Church.
Fire Chief Jeffrey Dias said the department was called at about 2 p.m. after a number of people participating in the sale reported minor breathing |
 | Williamstown ZBA Approves First Sign Applicant
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals this month approved a painted sign on a brick wall advertising a new Water Street vendor.
The Coffee Shop at 10 Water St. was before the board seeking permission under the town's sign bylaw to post advertising on the Main Street side of the Provisions building at the |
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