Clark Art Hosting Second Annual Trail Run

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -— The Clark Art Institute will host the second annual Stone Hill Trailblazer 5K Run on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 a.m.
 
Registration is $32 ($27 for Clark members). Register before Sept. 23 to save $5. Ages 12 and under are free.
 
To register, visit berkshirerunningcenter.com or call 413-344-4472. Day-of-race pick up and registration start at 7; day-of-race registration payment is cash or check only.
 
The 5K trail run is a great way to explore both the Clark's campus trails and the interconnected trails maintained by the town of Williamstown. The race features individual timed results and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Run to set a Clark record or walk to enjoy the natural surroundings of Stone Hill.
 
Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in age groups. The race is a rain or shine event and will only be canceled in the event of severe weather conditions.
 
The Stone Hill Trailblazer 5K is sponsored by MountainOne. Race partner Nature's Closet presents a race-day market, and Be Fit Co. leads stretching exercises before and after the race.
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Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck Replacement

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday signed off on more than $1 million in cost cutting measures for the planned Main Street fire station.
 
Some of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future.
 
The committee, which oversees the Fire District, also made plans to hold meetings over the next two Wednesdays to finalize its fiscal year 2025 budget request and other warrant articles for the May 28 annual district meeting. One of those warrant articles could include a request for a new mini rescue truck.
 
The value engineering changes to the building project originated with the district's Building Committee, which asked the Prudential Committee to review and sign off.
 
In all, the cuts approved on Wednesday are estimated to trim $1.135 million off the project's price tag.
 
The biggest ticket items included $250,000 to simplify the exterior masonry, $200,000 to eliminate a side yard shed, $150,000 to switch from a metal roof to asphalt shingles and $75,000 to "white box" certain areas on the second floor of the planned building.
 
The white boxing means the interior spaces will be built but not finished. So instead of dividing a large space into six bunk rooms and installing two restrooms on the second floor, that space will be left empty and unframed for now.
 
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