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| Court Orders Accused Williams College Vandal into Diversion Program
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Williams College student accused of an act of vandalism on campus on the morning of June's commencement exercises was assigned on Monday to a diversion program in Northern Berkshire District Court.
Liam Carey of Virginia was ordered to community service following a brief pretrial hearing via |
 | Williamstown Housing Trust Releases Funds to Northern Berkshire Habitat
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The trustees of the town's Affordable Housing Trust on Wednesday committed to contributing $100,000 toward the construction of the first of four Habitat for Humanity homes off Summer Street.
Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity President Keith Davis again explained the reason why the local |
 | Q&A: New Principal Takes Over at Williamstown Elementary
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Benjamin Torres said he never intended to be a school administrator.
He was happy pursuing his passion as a technology teacher at Holyoke Community Charter School.
But the road that led to his new post as principal of Williamstown Elementary School started when he realized how many more |
 | Ayelada Now Open in Williamstown
The shop will offer four rotating flavors a week and a variety of toppings.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Crust pizzeria now offers its sister product, Ayelada frozen yogurt and gelato.
Owner James Cervone said many of his Williamstown customers had been asking if they would bring the frozen yogurt shop |
| Williamstown Finalizes Torrey Woods Road Utility Pole Plan
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board Monday OK'd a plan for new utility poles on Torrey Woods Road after hearing that the residents who originally raised questions were satisfied with the final configuration.
In a special, single-item meeting, the board wrapped up a public hearing that began in |
 | Clark Art Presents Talk on J.M.W. Turner
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m., the Clark Art Institute will present a close look at the work of British artist J.M.W. Turner.
Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth, this presentation concludes the summer's series of free curatorial talks highlighting rarely |
 | Williamstown Planners Dig into Idea of College Zoning Overlay
The west side of Southworth Street was singled out during the Planning Board's discussion about distinguishing residential areas from the campus core.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board last week discussed an initiative to create an overlay district to address the reality of having a college campus in the |
 | Clark Art Disussion on Ground/Work 2025 Artist
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents the next installment in its Ground/work 2025: A Close Look discussion series.
Through guided conversation and reflection, participants in these events consider how each artist's work is in active dialogue with the Clark's |
| Mount Greylock School Committee Seeks Input on Superintendent Hiring
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School Committee delayed the decision on promoting the interim superintendent to full-time superintendent and heard an update on the new incident response plan the district will roll out this fall.
During its meeting on Thursday, Chair Julia Bowen suggested that the panel hold |
 | Williamstown Making Progress on Recreation Initiatives
Signage at Williamstown's new fitness pad includes a QR code to get more information on using the equipment.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — New recreation opportunities are popping up around town this summer with more to come, officials hope.
On Monday, Town Manager Robert Menicocci told the Select Board that a |
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