Wlliamstown Historical Museum's Hay Day Fair on Aug. 28

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Historical Museum invites the public to their fourth annual Hay Day Fair on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Museum.

Admission is $10 for immediate families and $5 for individuals. All proceeds go to support the Museum's mission of preserving Williamstown's history. 

“Come one, come all, bring friends and children and enjoy. Thanks to the generous lead sponsorship of MountainOne Bank, our outdoor old-fashioned celebration of the end of summer will be full of fun for all ages,” said Patrick Quinn, chair of the Museum’s Programs Committee. “There will be games to play, animals to pet, a silent auction, live music, and delicious food aplenty. Nobody will leave without a smile."

Visitors can see the recently dug foundation for the 19th century Dolan-Jenks Barn which the Museum recently acquired and moved from Green River Road. Members of the Barn Committee will be on hand to answer questions with a display of photos and plans for the reconstruction.

The field behind the Museum will be the site of races such as the egg-and-spoon, sack, and three-legged competitions. The petting zoo will feature a pony, two sheep, an emu, and more. Visit with the Williamstown Police Department’s K-9 officer, Shelby, and her handler, Officer Duprat. Kids can get their faces painted and admire the 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche. 

At the Silent Auction, you can bid on great family-friendly gift certificates for goods and services from local businesses.

Museum Board members making hot dogs and veggie dogs. A lemonade stand and fresh popped popcorn supplement a large bake sale full. 

Woodworker Norm Jolin, Chenail Farm Stand, local artisans Bonnie Haig, Denise Davis, Sue Clairmont, and Alison Case will be on hand, along with community organizations including the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans, Rural Lands Foundation, and the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Committee. Live music will be provided by Rosin the Beaux and Accordion Al.

There is limited parking at the Museum, with additional parking available across Rt. 7 at Bloeded Park.

 


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Letter: Trial Shows Trump's Character

Letter to the Editor

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 and has little to do with the charges against him. He demands that others show their loyalty by repeating his lies, as Michael Cohen did for years. His ego is so brittle that he has an aide who prints out favorable stories about him to keep him occupied and calm while in court.

Meanwhile, a parade of Republican elected officials, keen to fluff their leader, have left their jobs in Washington to drop in and pronounce their disdain for the trial and the court.

In 2015, Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, "If the Republicans nominate Trump for President he will destroy the Republican Party and we will have deserved it!" Although Graham has since joined the Trump sycophants, nine years ago he was prophetic.

The party has become a shameless cult engaged in undermining our constitutional principles. It will only begin to heal if it loses in November.

Jim Mahon
Williamstown, Mass.

 

 

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