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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 |
Second Chance Composting Pumpkin Smash Events| 03:40PM / Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Second Chance Composting is offering two free events for community members of all ages to bring their pumpkins after Halloween to smash them. The first event is in Williamstown on Thursday Nov. 2, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Log by Ramunto's, 78 Spring Street. The second event is in North Adams on Friday Nov. 3, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Hotel Downstreet, 40 Main Street as part of First Fridays. "This is a fun, family friendly event that we started last year in North Adams and are happy to say we have expanded to include Williamstown this year," Owner John Pitroff said. "It's educational, everyone has a blast, and it's >> Read More |
Berkshire Green Drinks: 'Snakes Are More Interesting Than You Can Imagine'| 12:00PM / Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England's natural history, will present at the September Berkshire Green Drinks event on Monday, Oct. 16, in person and online via Zoom. The in-person gathering begins at 5:00 PM at The Barn at Williams Inn, 103 Spring St, Williamstown. The presentation and Zoom meeting start at 6:00 PM. If the weather permits, the in-person gathering will take place outdoors. According to a press release: The life histories, annual behaviors, and evolutionary story of snakes are incredible, fascinating, and remarkable. Tom will focus on our Berkshire/New England snake species, >> Read More |
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