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| Recall Provision Among Changes Contemplated for Williamstown Charter
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Charter Review Committee is considering a number of proposals for changes to the existing town charter.
At its December meeting, no proposal garnered more discussion than one that, even if ultimately adopted, is likely to be rarely implemented.
"Not a lot of communities have |
| Berkshires Awarded Fair Share Amendment Grants
Berkshires Awarded Fair Share Amendment Grants
BOSTON - The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is delivering a total of $100 million to the state's 351 cities and towns to support local infrastructure.
The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share |
| Williamstown Library Director Retires With Laurels
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — It won't be easy for the next director of the David & Joyce Milne Public Library to write the sequel to Pat MacLeod's tenure.
MacLeod, leaving after 25 years, has accomplished much during her tenure, having brought the library online, completed multiple phases of building remodeling, |
| Annual 1753 House Carol Sing
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The 1753 House Committee invites the community to the annual 1753 House Carol Sing at 7 pm on Thursday, Dec. 21.
The Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages
Deborah Burns will lead the a cappella singing beside a roaring blaze in the fireplace. Hot mulled cider, donated by |
 | Vandalism Calls for Violence Against Israelis at Williams College
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College is investigating the defacement of posters calling attention to Israelis being held hostage by the Hamas terrorist group.
In a letter to the campus community on Thursday evening Williams President Maud Mandel said the graffiti was found Wednesday night at the Paresky student center and |
| Berkshire Farms Awarded Disaster Relief Grants
BOSTON —The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $20 million to farms impacted by several severe weather events this year.
The Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Program for Agriculture provides immediate assistance to 347 farmers in Western and Central Massachusetts who experienced significant crop losses due to a |
 | Clark Art Gallery Talk With Emerging Art Historians
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, Dec. 15, enjoy a new look at old favorites in the Clark's permanent collection.
In Fresh Takes, a Williams College graduate student shares their take on an object (or two) with the perspective of new scholarship.
Tours begin in the Museum Pavilion at |
| Towns Can't Count on Cannabis Fees
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town is accounting for the loss of about $300,000 in "impact fees" due to regulatory changes coming down from the commonwealth's Cannabis Control Commission.
Town Manager Robert Menicocci explained to the Select Board on Monday that the CCC has implemented a "pretty dramatic |
 | Williamstown Board of Health Meets with New Health Inspector
Board of Health members Sandra Goodbody and James Parkinson participate in Monday's meeting.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town's new health inspector hit the ground running this month, reversing a condemnation order on a Simonds Road property after improvements were made to the residence.
Ruth |
 | Pine Cobble School Play to Support New Animal Shelter
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Pine Cobble School students will perform the play Charlotte's Web this December and they will donate a share of proceeds to No Paws Left Behind, Inc., a nonprofit organization that aims to open an animal shelter in the Northern Berkshires in early 2024.
"The play's dual themes of |
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