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Deadline Tuesday to File for Mount Greylock School Committee Election

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Time is running out for anyone who wants to run for the newly constituted Mount Greylock Regional School Committee.
 
Nomination papers must be returned to the town clerks in Williamstown and Lanesborough by Tuesday, July 24, at 5 p.m.
 
The clerks will verify the signatures on the nominating positions throughout August in time to get candidates' names on the November ballot.
 
Candidates need to file nomination papers in each town of the two-town PreK-12 school district.
 
All seven seats on the School Committee will be up for election on Nov. 6.
 
Voters will choose two Williamstown residents for four-year terms and two Williamstown residents for two-year terms. Two of the Lanesborough vacancies in the first election will be four four-year terms, and one will be for a two-year term.
 
In subsequent elections, all seats will be four-year terms.
 
The entirely new School Committee is required because of last year's decision by the member towns to fully-regionalize what previously was a middle-high school regional school district.
 
The elementary school committees in Lanesborough and Williamstown ceased to exist on June 30; the preK-12 district is currently under the jurisdiction of a Transition Committee made up of members of the former elementary school committees and the former Mount Greylock Regional School Committee.
 
Nomination papers are available at Lanesborough Town Hall, Williamstown Town Hall and the district office, currently operating at Williamstown Elementary School because of the construction project at Mount Greylock.

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National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires

WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid will hold a series of in-person Customer Assistance Events this December. 
 
As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.
 
In Berkshire County:
  • Dec. 4 – Town Library, Williamstown, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown
  • Dec. 5 – National Grid Great Barrington Office, 11:00am – 2:00pm, 927 South Main Street, Great Barrington
  • Dec. 5 – Sheffield Bushnell-Sage Library, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 97 Main Street, Sheffield
Many of these events will continue to take place at local senior centers, making it convenient for older residents to access personalized assistance. Attendees at any location will have direct access to National Grid Customer Service Specialists, who can provide personalized guidance on payment options and energy solutions to meet each household's needs.
 
"As December begins, customers still have opportunities to find support and manage energy costs," said Bill Malee, chief customer officer, National Grid. "We're proud to host many of these events at local senior centers, ensuring customers have easy access to the support they need. Our in-person events are a great way for customers to connect with our team, learn about flexible payment options, and discover energy-saving programs that can help make a real difference this season."
 
Customers attending in-person events will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from National Grid, who will be on-site to assist with billing issues and provide information on:
  • Enrolling in National Grid's new Payment Assistance Bundle
  • Enrolling in Budget Billing
  • Enrolling in the Energy Discount Rate (for qualifying customers)
  • Scheduling home energy assessments and sharing information on other energy efficiency opportunities for homes or businesses 
These events are part of National Grid's broader commitment to affordability and reliability. Customers can also access support by calling 1-800-233-5325.
 
National Grid customers can now sign up for a new Payment Assistance Bundle. The bundle combines three solutions to make it easier for managing energy costs and paying down past due amounts over a 12-month period.
  • Deferred Payment Agreement: Spread out past-due balance into future monthly payments.
  • Automatic Monthly Payments: Automatically deduct payments from your bank account each month and avoid missing due dates.
  • Budget Plan: Break down annual energy costs into balanced monthly payments, making it easier to budget and plan expenses.
Customers interested in enrolling in the Payment Assistance Bundle can do so online by visiting ngrid.com/hereforyou, at an in-person event, or by calling 1-800-233-5325.
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