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Williams College Testing for Geothermal Capacity at New Museum SiteBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
12:59PM / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College is doing the ground work for a new art museum at the former site of the Williams Inn. Actually, it is doing the underground work. This winter, the college is drilling a test well near the Field Park rotary to assess the terrain's capacity to produce geothermal energy for the planned museum. A crew from Armonk, N.Y.'s, Brightcore Energy has been working on the site, setting the stage for a project that could supply a significant percentage of the heating and cooling needs for the museum the college is planning to replace the current facility at Lawrence Hall. "The location of the test well is in the range >> Read More |
Williamstown Gathering Info on Livestock at Request of State AgencyBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:14PM / Monday, January 08, 2024 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — An attempt by the town's health inspector to cooperate with a state agency sparked a minor controversy on social media over the weekend. On Sunday, a user posted anonymously on the "Williamstown Mass. Info & Issues" Facebook page an image of a form the the health inspector sent to area farms seeking information about the number and types of livestock they keep and acknowledging consent for the town's regular inspections of agricultural operations. "Since when do we need an application for farm animals, did we get rid of right to farm??" the Facebook user posted. "im not sure if im being pranked or >> Read More |
Berkshire Green Drinks: Second Chance Composting in The Berkshires| 08:00AM / Wednesday, January 03, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The first Berkshire Green Drinks of 2024 will feature John Pitroff, the owner of Second Chance Composting. This free hybrid event is taking place on Wednesday, January 10, online via Zoom and in person at The Barn of Williams Inn, located at 103 Spring Street in Williamstown. The in-person social gathering begins at 5:00 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting start at 6:00 PM. According to a press release: Delve into the comprehensive world of composting as John illuminates both residential and commercial aspects, addressing what materials can or cannot be composted and the underlying reasons. Engage in a thoughtful exploration of >> Read More |
Williamstown Farms Awarded State Grants| 08:00AM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Fairfield Dairy Farm and Bonnie Lea Farm both received Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP) grants The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1.75 million in CSAP grants to 56 Massachusetts agricultural operations to implement management practices that will help them adapt to changing climate conditions and enhance their contributions to meeting the state's carbon reduction and climate change mitigation goals. "Our farmers see the devastating impacts of climate change every day. They are seizing this opportunity to adopt cutting edge technology and the latest climate science to help lower emissions and promote >> Read More |
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