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Clark Art Lecture on Raphael's The Sistine Madonna| 08:11AM / Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Clark Art Institute's Research and Academic Program hosts a talk by Brigid Doherty (Princeton University / Clark Fellow), who considers the significance of Raphael's The Sistine Madonna (1512/13) in and around two epochal essays of the twentieth century: Walter Benjamin's "The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility" (1935–39) and Martin Heidegger's "The Origin of the Work of Art" (1935–36). The free lecture takes place at 5:30 pm in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. The Sistine Madonna has figured prominently in 0 Comments
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Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Cuts to Field and Track ProjectBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The School Committee on Tuesday voted to authorize the administration to again put the track and field project to bid after eliminating the "value engineering" items identified by the subcommittee charged with shepherding the project. The potential cuts in the project were presented to the School Committee last week on the heels of news that the low bid for the new eight-lane track and multi-purpose grass athletic field came back 40 percent over the district's estimate. Business Manager Joe Bergeron, who serves on the district's Field and Track Committee, told the School Committee that the subcommittee unanimously recommended the 0 Comments
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Applications Available for the Governor's Youth Advisory Council | 04:03PM / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor's Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence. Applications to join the Youth Advisory Council will be available through Oct. 14 for Massachusetts residents aged 16-21. "I've been so inspired by the young people I've met who have been making their voices heard and demanding more from their leaders on the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts. They deserve a seat at the 0 Comments
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1 Injured in Monday's Taconic Trail AccidentBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
03:53PM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One person was transported from the scene by ambulance Monday after a single-car accident on the Taconic Trail near the New York State line, police said. Timothy Redden of Bennington, Vt., was traveling west on Route 2 when he reported having a coughing fit, according to a police report by Officer Tania Hernandez. "Then he heard himself hit something and, next he knew, he was on his side," Hernandez reported. The accident occurred at 11:35 Monday morning. According to the accident report, Redden's 2016 Toyota pickup went into the pulloff area on the westbound lane, hit a guard rail and then crossed the highway, ending up 0 Comments
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Sunday 5K Kicks Off Busy Autumn for Berkshire Running FoundationCommunity submission,
09:37AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Running Foundation has announced its next four events for 2023. A locally-based nonprofit organization, Berkshire Running foundation was established earlier this year to advance and support the positive impact running events have in the neighborhoods in which we live. Sponsored by Spectrum Health, The FIR 5K will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. at the Crane Avenue entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Sunday’s 5K Walk/Run is to benefit the Berkshire Running Foundation's FIR (Fitness In Recovery) program. This 3.1-mile event encourages the community to come out and support the continuing efforts being made by the 0 Comments
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Clark Art Screens 'To Sleep With Anger'| 08:06AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Sept. 21, the Clark Art Institute kicks off its four-part film series examining the L.A. Rebellion, presented in celebration and anticipation of the Clark's 2023 Conference, "The Fetish A(r)t Work: African Objects in the Making of European Art History, 1500–1900." The Clark shows "To Sleep With Anger" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. This film replaces "Killer of Sheep" that was originally slated to show on Sept. 21 According to a press release: "To Sleep with Anger" (1990; 1 hour 42 minutes) is the third feature directed by Charles 0 Comments
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Williamstown Community Chest Fun Run Returns Sept. 30Community submission,
05:16AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williamstown Community Chest will hold its 15th Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 30. This community event consists of two races, a 5-kilometer run and a 1-mile kids’ run/family walk. The Fun Run races are open to everyone, veteran or first-time runners, and daily or occasional walkers. Families with pets and strollers are also welcome to participate. Both race events begin at 9 a.m. at the Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School St. Sign-in and registration begin at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the race. Online registration, as well as a printable registration form, may be accessed at www.WilliamstownCommunityChest.org. The registration fee for 0 Comments
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Mount Greylock School Committee Talks Sports TicketingBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock School Committee last week received an explanation of how and why fans are charged to attend sporting events at the middle-high school. The discussion was prompted by a move this year to start charging for admission to volleyball games. Mount Greylock's director of athletics and co-curricular activities explained that the school's policy is to charge for admission for indoor events (basketball, volleyball and wrestling) and night games played on John Allen Field (soccer, lacrosse and football). The school also charges for nighttime performances in the auditorium. "Schools in Berkshire County have been charging 0 Comments
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Fall Repertory Programming at Images Cinema| 04:00PM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema is once again presenting monthly repertory programming, celebrating 25 years of being a non-profit organization. Images will show films from 1998 and 1999. "After a record-breaking summer, we're excited to dip back into our monthly repertory series in full swing," said Dan Hudson, Images' Executive Director. "For our third edition, we're looking at the end of the last millennium – one of the richest periods in American film and also a time of emerging waves of new voices around the globe." Cinema Redux features restored versions of films: "The Big Lebowski," "But I'm 0 Comments
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Clark Art Presents Writing Closer: Art and the Senses| 08:13AM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
 WILIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 am, the Clark Art Institute welcomes writers aged sixteen and older of all experience and skill levels to the next installment of its Writing Closer program. The session takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper. September's theme, "Art and the Senses," features prints, drawings, and photographs evoking sensations of touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. Whether it's poetry or prose, fiction or non-, and a story-in-progress or something completely new, allow the works to inspire your writing. Free. Basic materials will be provided. Only graphite pencils are allowed in the 0 Comments
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Williamstown Planners Review 'Cottage Court' BylawBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:34AM / Monday, September 18, 2023 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board last week took its first look at some proposed zoning bylaw amendments the panel could bring to town meeting as early as May. Two of the drafts considered are echoes of a spring 2023 proposal to allow manufactured homes on residential lots. A third is a new proposal to make possible increased housing density in the town's General Residence district. Kenneth Kuttner and Roger Lawrence have formed a working group to develop the latter proposal, which would allow a development known as "cottage courts" — small single-family homes grouped together on a parcel around a common area and, often, a common 0 Comments
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Williams Women's Golf Wins Tourney at Middlebury| 10:04PM / Sunday, September 17, 2023 | |
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. -- Euna Lee carded an 80 on Sunday to finish tied for seventh as an individual and lead the Williams College women's golf team to a first-place finish at the George Phinney Classic. Williams finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Hamilton in the 11-team field. Williams is home next weekend for the two-day Williams Invitational. Men's Golf WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Williams placed ninth in a 22-team field at the Williams Invitational. Babson won the event by 10 strokes over runner-up Trinity. MCLA placed 22nd. Williams was led by John Pagano, who placed 24th as an individual. Williams goes to Maine for the Bowdoin Invitational on 0 Comments
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