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Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26By Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:22AM / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1. "This is not going to be a year when we're likely to keep the tax increase at 1 percent," Fin Comm member Melissa Cragg said near the end of the hour-long session. That 1 percent referred to the FY25 increase in the levy — the total amount to be raised through property taxes in a calendar year. Last winter, the Fin Comm, after talking with the 0 Comments
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Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel IssueBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road. Since the summer, the board has been trying to get the proprietor of the Cold Spring Road (Route 7) motel to address electrical issues that pose a potential safety hazard to guests. On Monday morning, Health Inspector Ruth Russell told the body that the owner of the inn has not been forthcoming with the town about a plan to fully address the issues. "As we know, they updated the outlets, as we asked," Russell said. "As I heard from the wiring 0 Comments
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Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget RequestsBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Monday, January 13, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional School District's elementary school principals Thursday presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the School Committee. The presentations followed last month's discussion about needs for the middle/high school with Principal Jake Schutz, who also Thursday reiterated those budget requests. Lanesborough Elementary School Principal Nolan Pratt told the committee that the preK-through-6 school is requesting level staffing for the 2025-26 school year. In terms of new funding initiatives, Pratt again called for an investment in short-throw projectors. "I think I've asked for this 0 Comments
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Clark Art Screens 'The Exorcist'| 08:00AM / Thursday, January 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Clark Art Institute screens the latest installment in its Hollywood Auteurs film series, "The Exorcist" (1973), at 6 pm. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system. This film is shown in the Manton Research Center auditorium. According to a press release: One of the most frightening films ever made and banned from video release in Britain for over ten years, "The Exorcist" is the story of an atheist actress who turns to two Jesuit priests 0 Comments
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BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' | 08:00AM / Thursday, January 09, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Tech Charter (BArT) Theatre will present a production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Adams Memorial Theater. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. According to a press release: "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare is a delightful mix of romance, mistaken identities, and witty pranks, set in the whimsical kingdom of Illyria. The story kicks off when Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man named Cesario. She becomes entangled in the love life of the Duke 0 Comments
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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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