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Williams Student Dies in Skiing Accident| 12:30PM / Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A Williams College student died Tuesday following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort. Alex Kemp, 19, of Lincroft, N.J., was pronounced dead at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where he was taken after suffering head trauma at the Hancock ski resort on Monday, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. Kemp had apparently gone over an embankment on the left side of the Cutter Trail when descending the mountain. The call was made to 911 dispatch at about 2:39 p.m. reporting a skier had sustained injuries on the slope. Jiminy Peak Ski Patrol was immediately dispatched to the scene. 0 Comments
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No Resolution Yet in Williamstown ShootingStaff Reports,
11:10AM / Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Police and State Police continue to investigate a pre-Christmas shooting on Cole Avenue, police said on Wednesday morning. The Dec. 22 incident at 330 Cole Ave. led to a brief lockdown of the Williams College campus. According to initial reports, one person was transported to Berkshire Medical Center with a gunshot wound. Within a few hours of the 10:15 a.m. report of a shooting at the housing complex, authorities notified residents that there was no threat to the public at large. On Wednesday, Police Chief Michael Ziemba said he could dispel one rumor that has circulated in town since the shooting. The shooting was not 0 Comments
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Clark Art Presents the New England Synth Fest| 08:12AM / Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Jan. 11 at 6 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents an evening of audiovisual performances in collaboration with the New England Synth Fest. This free program takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion. Experience regional synth musicians OrangePeelMystic, Architrave, Hissquiet, NXOR, and Michael William Gilbert as they create electronic soundscapes with striking visuals. Interact with these unique instruments at our synthesizer petting zoo. Bring headphones (1/4″ jacks or 1/8″ adapters) to experiment and create your own sounds. Free. This program is produced in collaboration with Kent Lundberg, 0 Comments
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Williamstown Census Mailed to Residents | 08:16AM / Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown 2025 Annual Census has been mailed to all Williamstown residents. The census (Annual Street Listing) is a requirement per Massachusetts General Law, and it is important that all residents return them to the Town Clerk's office promptly. Failure to respond to the census will result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls. Residents should not use the census form for the purpose of voter registration. Any resident who is not registered to vote may register by going to the Secretary of State's website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ or by mailing or dropping off 0 Comments
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Clark Art Start With Art Program | 08:05AM / Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 am, the Clark Art Institute offers a free activity program for young children. Introduce preschoolers to art with themed painting talks, hands-on art-making activities, and gallery guides tailored for children aged three to six and their caregivers. The program, designed to encourage creativity and engagement, will be held in the Michael Conforti Pavilion. Participants are advised to dress for potentially messy activities. 0 Comments
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North Berkshire Contra Dance to Hold Monthly Event in Williamstown| 02:00PM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The North Berkshire Contra Dance will host its monthly community dance on Saturday, January 11, at the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. The event will feature live fiddle music and dances led by caller Julian Blechner. The dance will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the church's Community Hall. Admission is pay-as-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $12 to $20. Barter, including assistance with cleanup, is also accepted. New dancers and families are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for an introductory lesson. Participants can attend with or without a partner, as dancers typically rotate partners throughout the
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Local Figure Skaters Compete at Bay State GamesiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:56AM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Pittsfield's Sophia Collins Sunday led a sweep of the podium for the Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club in one her events at the Bay State Winter Games. Hundreds of figure skaters from around the commonwealth and around New England participated in the annual event. Collins took a gold medal in the Aspire 1 Girls Free Skate Group D on Sunday morning at Williams College's Lansing Chapman Rink. Teammates Mila Juras of Cheshire and Alyse Wright of Pittsfield took bronze and silver, respectively, in the event. Christmas Brook FSC, which hosted the three-day competition, earned eight gold medals in U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned 0 Comments
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Williamstown Business Focuses on Connection Through StorytellingBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Hari Kumar's goal is to help people excel at what he calls the oldest art form: story telling. The engineer turned communications specialist recently struck out on his own to found Connect Convivo, which offers public speaking programs. "Convivo means with life, with joy, with warmth, like in convivial. So the idea is to help people build confidence and joy in their ability to connect," he said. "So with my background in communication, I know that communication isn't just about conveying content. "It's about building a connection, and especially in these AI driven days, people are really hungry to 0 Comments
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Science on Screen Returns for Another Season to Images Cinema| 08:07AM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema is excited to announce another season of Science on Screen. This year's theme is "Eco-Disaster: How We Imagine Humankind Will Navigate Global Catastrophe" all showing on Wednesdays in January, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, $0-20. Each talk will start at 7pm, with the film immediately following. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring Street, Williamstown. For the 2023-24 season of Science on Screen, Images developed a new format, presenting a series of talks paired with films tackling deep dives into contemporary scientific and societal challenges. For that pilot season, the theme was
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Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'| 03:37PM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening on Sunday, Jan. 5 of the critically-acclaimed film "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold and starring Timothee Chalamet, Monica Barbara, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival. The title of the film comes from the chorus of Dylan’s 1965 hit single "Like a Rolling Stone." Released on Dec. 25, "A Complete Unknown" has been widely praised by
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Free Family Film Programming at Images Cinema this January| 08:00AM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema announced another new original series of short film programs. Taking place on Sundays in January at 10:30am at Images Cinema at 50 Spring Street in Williamstown, all four programs are completely free and open to all. Reservations are available in advance at imagescinema.org/events. "This series augments extant activities and cultural programming available to the Berkshire and Southern Vermont communities this winter," said Dan Hudson, Executive Director. "Feedback from local families resulted in this series which is designed to help build community among parents/caregivers as well as a fun film studies intro course for even the
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Community Hero of the Month: Remedy Hall Co-Founder Andi Bryant By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:40PM / Monday, December 30, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.—Remedy Hall founder and board chair Andi Bryant is kicking off the new season of our Community Hero series, as the December Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts. Bryant co-founded Remedy Hall in 2023 to lessen the financial burden of community members in need by providing essential items that people may be lacking, including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, furniture, and other necessities. In addition, they 0 Comments
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