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| Williams College Activists 'Disappointed' in Decision not to Divest
WILLIAMSTOWN. Mass. – Williams College students pressuring the school to divest from companies that sell weapons to the Israeli Defense Forces say they will continue those calls in the wake of a June vote by the school’s trustees.
“We want to express that we are deeply disappointed in President [Maud] Mandel and |
 | Williamstown Select Board Discusses Justice Department Program for Schools
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed inviting a U.S. Department of Justice program into the local public schools to help address bias incidents.
Randal Fippinger told his colleagues about the DOJ's "School-SPIRIT" initiative, which is similar to but not a part of the federal agency's |
| Clark Art Celebrates Father's Day
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, June 16, from 1 to 3 pm, the Clark Art Institute celebrates Father's Day with free activities.
Decorate a special token of appreciation for the fathers and father figures at a card-making station in the Clark Center's lower level.
After card-making, head outside and |
 | Students Through Saturday Register Free for Pittsfield July 4 5K
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Students in grades kindergarten through 12 can register free for the BHS July 4th 5K through Saturday, June 15.
The 5-kilometer road race takes place on the parade route of Pittsfield's Independence Day parade at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Berkshire Health Systems is offering prize |
| Pittsfield Council Passes $216M Budget, Cuts Schools
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council closed budget season just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, approving a $216 million spending plan for fiscal year 2025. This includes a cut to the School Department.
Councilors approved a $215,955,210 spending plan that is a 5 percent increase from this year and includes a $200,000 reduction to the |
 | Clark Art Reception, Lecture For Guillaume Lethiere Exhibition
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, June 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the Clark Art Institute celebrates the opening of Guillaume Lethière with a free community-wide celebration, offering guests an opportunity to preview its newest exhibition.
On Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, exhibition co-curators Esther Bell, deputy |
| Scholarships & Awards for the Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Mount Greylock Regional School class of 2024 during class night on June 6.
National Honor Society: Ava Anagnos, Lex Anagnos,Thomas Art, Phoebe Barnes, Liam Berryman, Mirabel Boyer, Jacqueline Brannan, Kaylie Bryan, Sylvie Clowes, Julia |
 | 'Nobody' Better Than the Mount Greylock Class of 2024
Class speaker Judge Martin offered apologies all around for the chaotic class of 2024. See more photos here.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The class speaker for the 104 graduates of Mount Greylock Regional School apologized for the wild and crazy antics of the class of 2024.
"Our class was not that |
 | Update: Purchaser of Williamstown Farm Declines to Talk About Deal
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – A Williamstown farm that has been on the market for several years was purchased this week, but the purchaser has declined to talk about its plans for the property.
On Monday, the real estate agent listing the Green River Farms property in South Williamstown confirmed that a deal had closed on the |
 | Community Contra Dance in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday, June 8 there will be a community contra dance.
North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling by Peter Stix, and live music provided by an open band.
All are welcome. Come alone, or with friends - most people change partners |
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