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Adult Hockey Tournament to Benefit Berkshire Humane SocietyCommunity submission,
10:37AM / Thursday, September 11, 2025 | |
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 rescuing and caring for animals in need. The tournament will showcase the talent and sportsmanship of participating teams. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of action-packed hockey while supporting a worthy cause. During the tournament organizers will be collecting food and supplies for Berkshire Humane Society at the rink. 0 Comments
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Clark Art Lecture On Phenomenology and the Understanding of Conical Artworks| 07:59AM / Thursday, September 11, 2025 | |
 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 art. Holly is the Starr Director Emeritus of the Clark's Research and Academic Program. The event takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Michael Ann Holly directed RAP and taught in the Williams College/Clark Graduate Program in the History of Art from 1999–2016. Previously, she cofounded and chaired the 0 Comments
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Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness PadBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Thursday, September 11, 2025 | |
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 exercise for people of varying ages and abilities. The pad itself is just one step in the town's plan to take advantage of the Mohican Trail multi-use path. "The multi-use path will serve as a spine for recreational opportunities," Town Manager Robert Menicocci said Wednesday during a kickoff event to celebrate the pad's opening. 0 Comments
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Community Contra Dance in Williamstown| 07:45AM / Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | |
 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 suggested. Visit www.NorthBerkshireDance.org for more information. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. Kathy and Jeff Walker have been playing New England-style dance music for over 40 0 Comments
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Source of Respiratory Irritant in Williamstown Remains a MysteryBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | |
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 at the scene. No one was transported to the hospital as a result of the exposure. On Tuesday afternoon, Williamstown's fire chief said the exact source of the irritation remains unknown. "We can only speculate since no actual product container was found on scene, but the chemicals identified by the state hazmat team were 0 Comments
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Clark Art Presents Symposium on Artists Featured in 'A Room of Her Own'| 11:43AM / Monday, September 08, 2025 | |
 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 Center auditorium. This symposium hosts an international group of scholars to explore how select artists featured in the Clark's exhibition negotiated public and private spaces to establish professional careers as artists and thrive creatively. A keynote lecture on Virginia Woolf's essay, "A Room of One's Own," begins the symposium 0 Comments
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No Serious Injuries Reported in Hazmat Incident at Williamstown ChurchBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com
06:38AM / Monday, September 08, 2025 | |
 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 issues. Emergency medical services personnel examined 28 people, but none were transported from the site by ambulance, Dias said. He asked for a Tier 1 hazardous materials response from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, which arrived on scene just before 4 p.m. At about 4:15, Dias said he expected the room where the tag sale was held shortly 0 Comments
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Williamstown ZBA Approves First Sign ApplicantBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
12:26PM / Friday, September 05, 2025 | |
 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 corner of Main and Water Streets. The 88-square-foot image exceeds the maximum allowed by right under the bylaw, which, in years past, would have meant a trip to the now-defunct Sign Commission. Instead, earlier this summer, the Select Board appointed the ZBA to act, temporarily, as the sign commission, while town officials craft a new sign bylaw 0 Comments
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Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents, Infants| 08:19AM / Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, September 6 at 10:15 am, the Clark Art Institute kicks off its 2025–26 series of gallery tours designed specifically for new parents/caregivers and their infants. Participants should meet at the Clark's main admissions desk. On the first Saturday of the month, September–June, a Clark educator leads an informal, baby-friendly tour of the permanent collection. The program aims to provide a stress-free experience for new parents and caregivers, as well as the chance to socialize with others caring for young infants. Works by a variety of artists are featured. This program is best suited for adults with 0 Comments
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Clark's Director to Step Down After 10-Year RunNews release,
10:35PM / Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Clark Art Institute Director Olivier Meslay will step down from his leadership role in July 2026, concluding a decade of change and growth that has seen the Clark flourish in international stature and engagement, the museum announced on Tuesday. Meslay, a widely respected curator and art historian, will return to his native France to pursue a variety of independent projects. "The Clark has long held a very special place in my heart," Meslay said in a news release. "Being entrusted to lead the organization and this exceptional staff has been one of the greatest honors and privileges in my life. "My wife, Laure, and I 0 Comments
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Clark Art Presents Reflections Gallery Talk| 07:08AM / Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 am, the Clark Art Institute presents Reflections, a monthly gallery experience during which visitors are invited to look contemplatively as they engage with works of art from the Clark's collection. Participants meet in the Museum Pavilion. According to a press release: With a gentle tone that encourages investigation and audience participation, the group explores one or two artworks with the help of a Clark educator, working together to explore its meaning, find understanding, and raise questions. Distinct from a conventional gallery tour, Reflections provides an opportunity for close looking and 0 Comments
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Williamstown Taxpayers to Start Paying for New Fire StationBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Monday, September 01, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A decision residents made in February 2023 will begin to hit their wallets in the current fiscal year. On Wednesday, the fire district's Prudential Committee held its annual tax classification hearing and learned the district's projected FY26 property tax rate from town assessor Chris Lamarre. Property owners will pay $1.22 per $1,000 of assessed value in the year that ends on June 30, 2026. That is up from 66 cents per $1,000 in FY25, a jump of 85 percent. The main driver is the start of bond payments on the new station nearing completion on Main Street, which accounts for most of an approximately $893,000 increase in the 0 Comments
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