Berkshire Nursing Families' Team Trivia Night Set for March 2

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WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. — Berkshire Nursing Families will hold its 11th annual Team Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Williams Inn.

During this fun-filled night of trivia, food and entertainment, teams of six will compete for valuable prizes donated by local businesses including retreats, massages, gift certificates, photography, family museum passes and memberships.
Players can register all six team members at once or register as individuals and BNF will assemble a team. A minimum $70 per player donation (the cost of one BNF home visit) is required, but participants are encouraged to raise more through sponsorships from friends and family. In addition to prizes awarded to winning trivia teams, players will receive prizes for largest donation, most sponsors and other categories.
 
Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m. The trivia competition will begin at 7 p.m. Williamstown residents and former New York City comedians Eric Notke and Eric Kerns will emcee the event.
 
Since 1998, Berkshire Nursing Families has provided the only comprehensive lactation services available in Berkshire County, at no cost to families. Team Trivia night generates up to 50 percent of BNF's annual operating budget.
 
To register a team or an individual player, go to www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org. For more information, call Rosalie Girard at 413-743-5338 or email bnf.teamtrivia@gmail.com.

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Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff

Newly elected board member Nate Budington, far left, participates in his first in-person meeting along with, from left, Matt Neely, Stephanie Boyd, Peter Beck, Shana Dixon and Town Manager Robert Menicocci.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.
 
But the board members made it clear that the college's proposal to acquire the lot is a starting point, not a final deal that the elected officials would accept.
 
"For the sake of continued conversation, I'm in favor of [awarding Williams the site], but if this process wasn't continued with the opportunity for further negotiation, I wouldn't vote to continue this," Peter Beck said. "I think that next step is necessary for us to get to a yes on this."
 
"I think there's wide agreement on that," Matthew Neely said just before the 5-0 vote to enter talks with the college.
 
Williams was the sole respondent to a town-issued request for proposals to develop the former town garage site, currently a dirt lot.
 
The college's stated intent is to build a new Facilities office and create up to 170 parking spaces at 59 Water Street. That use will allow the college to redevelop the current Facilities building site and parking lot as part of a reconception of the school's indoor athletic and recreation facilities.
 
Under the terms of the RFP, the college's proposal was subjected to review by an ad hoc advisory committee to the town manager, who brought the question to the Select Board. That board will have the final say on any purchase and sales agreement.
 
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