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| Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown Porch
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.
Nicole L. Bishop, 32, of Route 9 in Bennington, Vt., Wednesday afternoon was traveling north on Simonds Road (U.S. Route 7) when, "the operator |
 | Clark Art Hosts Publication Launch
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, May 23 at 6 pm, the Clark Art Institute celebrates the launch of the exhibition publication for David Jeremiah: "I Drive Thee," this year's public spaces installation.
It marks artist David-Jeremiah's first museum show outside his home state of Texas and his first |
 | Flag Meant to Represent Inclusion Sparks Debate in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the authors of a proposed bylaw amendment to allow the display of the Progress Pride on town flag poles said he welcomes more dialogue about the proposal.
"It's been a good learning experience through all of this," Mount Greylock Regional School sophomore Jack Uhas said last |
| More than 600 Participate in Steel Rail Races
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Matthew Ferraro was the first runner across the finish line at the MountainOne Steel Rail Marathon.
Ferraro clocked a time of 2 hours, 41 minutes flat on the Ashuwilticook Rail Trail course.
He finished a little more than five minutes ahead of runner-up Nick Reid |
| Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years.
In 2020, the May annual town meeting was pushed off until August and held outside due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, it |
 | Letter: Trial Shows Trump's Character
To the Editor:
The trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan might seem like a matter of legal technicalities, but I think it's really important in another way. It has shown us clearly the character of Trump and the Republican party he now dominates.
He denies that he had sex with Stormy Daniels, even when this obvious lie hurts his case |
 | Letter: Look for Facts in Bias Incidents
To the Editor:
The May 13, 2024, article entitled "'The Roof is Caving In': Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents." If reported accurately, and if I interpreted the article correctly, Mr. Dravis brought to light some extremely troublesome issues. If prejudice is occurring routinely in our schools |
 | Mount Greylock Super Asks for Cell Phone Ban
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional Schools' superintendent last week asked the School Committee to adopt a policy banning student cell-phone use in the district's three schools.
Jason McCandless last Thursday told the committee that his thinking about personal electronic devices in schools has evolved |
 | Hoffmann Bird Club: Bobolink Trip to Field Farm
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Join leader Peter Rogers to view the breeding Bobolinks at the peak of their activity on May 18.
This established seasonal community of birds has been monitored annually for over 15 years as part of a citizen science project.
Easy walking on mowed paths around grassy |
 | Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and their Caregivers
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Monday, May 20 at 1 pm in the permanent collection galleries, the Clark Art Institute presents Meet Me at the Clark.
This free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care-partners.
On select Mondays, when the museum is closed to |
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