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 | Habitat for Humanity Making Plans for Williamstown's Summer Street Lot
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is making plans to develop four single-family homes on a Summer Street residential lot the Affordable Housing Trust acquired in 2015.
To make the project work, the non-profit is hoping the trust can help pay for 300 feet of road to access the homes it wants to |
 | Music and Poetry Along the River Concert
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) for the Music and Poetry Along the River Outdoor Concert on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 5:30pm at The Spruces.
This concert is free and open to the public and will be held on the lawn behind the pond near the Pollinators Garden. Bring a lawn chair or |
| Showers and Storms Give Way to Pleasant Weekend
Expect some showers today Wednesday, Aug. 16 with a blend of sun and clouds this afternoon, reports AccuWeather. Temperatures will top out in the mid-70s.
On Thursday, expect higher humidity with more clouds. Thundershowers are expected in the afternoon.
It will feel cooler Friday, Aug. 18. Expect mostly cloudy |
 | Critics of Residential Tax Exemption in Williamstown State Their Case
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Two former members of the Select Board on Monday urged current members of the panel to reject calls to implement a residential property tax exemption.
Jeffrey Thomas spoke for seven minutes from the floor of the meeting, imploring the board to "move on" and not waste time even considering |
 | Williamstown Names Bicycle/Pedestrian Path
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The multimodal path from Syndicate Road to the Spruces Park finally has a name.
The Select Board on Monday voted 5-0 to dub the 2.4-mile trail the Mohican Recreational Path, to "recognize and and honor the indigenous people who first settled this area."
"We're anxious |
 | Clark Art Hosts Opportunity to Meet CATA Artists
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 1 pm, the Clark Art Institute invites visitors to meet the CATA artists featured in "I Am a Part of Art" and participate in community art-making activities.
The event takes place in Hunter Studio, located in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill.
The |
| 1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire welcomes its 13th class into the Berkshire Youth Leadership Program.
This group of 27 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in June with a three-day, |
 | Clark Art Talk on 'Secrets From the Press'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.—On Wednesday, Aug. 23, the Clark Art Institute presents a talk on Jan van der Straet's major print "The Invention of Copper Engraving," acquired just last year.
Curatorial Assistant for Works on Paper Allison Marino reveals lesser-known facts about the early modern printer's |
 | Clark Art Hosts Talk on Edvard Munch's 'Imaginary Worlds'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Clark Art Institute hosts a talk by art historian and Professor of Art History at Wellesley College Pat Berman, who explores Edvard Munch's alternative worlds.
Offered at 2 pm in the Clark's auditorium, the talk is presented in conjunction with the Edvard Munch: |
 | In Williamstown, 'An Odd Summer' as Merchants See Drop in Tourism
The Williamstown Theatre Festival came back from the pandemic in 2021 with 64 performances, including three outdoor shows. This year, there were a total of 26 performances during a one-month run.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — As early as March, town officials were expressing concern that a drop in offerings from the Williamstown |
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