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| Williamstown Planners Give Final OK for Habitat Subdivision
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The long road to getting a short road approved by the town came to a successful end for Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday night.
On a series of 4-0 votes with one member absent, the Planning Board granted a series of waivers from the town's subdivision bylaw and approved the plan |
| Orchards Renovation Likely to Add Tax Revenue in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — This winter's renovation of a defunct Main Street hotel is the kind of commercial development that town officials are hoping will generate non-residential property tax revenue.
But it is unknown whether it will bring the kind of boost that other big projects have provided in recent |
 | Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26
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 |
| Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
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 |
| Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget Requests
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 |
 | BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
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 |
 | Clark Art Screens 'The Exorcist'
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 |
| Williams Student Dies in Skiing Accident
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 |
| No Resolution Yet in Williamstown Shooting
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 |
 | Clark Art Presents the New England Synth Fest
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, |
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