 2026 Williamstown Nomination Papers AvailableOn May 12, 2026, at the Annual Town Election, voters will choose candidates for several town offices.  The Du Bois Freedom Center, The Scottsboro Boys Museum to Host Travel ExhibitPresented byThe Scottsboro Boys Museum in Scottsboro, Alabama, the exhibit will remain on view through late April. MountainOne Distributes Donations, Sponsorships to NonprofitsMountainOne announced that in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, it distributed $363,200 in donations and sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations across the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and the South Shore. MCLA Gets $1.2M Toward Child-Care FacilityMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is getting more than a million dollars in seed money to develop an early childhood education facility.  The First's Housing Resource Center Opens in PittsfieldThe First's opening was announced on Facebook by Mayor Peter Marchetti, writing that it wouldn't have been possible without the city's ARPA funds, committed in 2022, and all of the partners who stepped up. North Adams Councilors to Speak Against Berkshire Gas Rate HikeThe Public Services Committee is planning a show of force at Thursday's public hearing on rate hikes for Berkshire Gas Co.  2026 Williamstown Dog Licenses Now AvailableA $10.00 late fee will be applied to licenses renewed after March 31.  Companion Corner: Kash at No Paws Left Behind (Update)iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. BCC 40 Under 40 Winners to be HonoredWinners receive additional support from Mill Town Foundation to promote philanthropic giving Dalton Budget 'Worse-Case Scenario' Could Mean Staffing CutsIn the worst-case scenario, the town could be forced to reduce staff if projected increases in the school budget, health insurance, and other uncontrollable costs occur.  Gilded Age Trivia At Ventfort HallAdmission is $20 per person and free for members. BCC Names Fall Dean's List StudentsTo be eligible for the dean’s list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation.  Ice Fishing Spots and Derbys This WinterWith winter really upon us and temperatures hitting negatives you might be wondering where a great spot for ice fishing might be. Throughout Berkshire county there are many different bodies of water to choose from.  Clark Art Lecture on Justice, Property and Punishment in 18th Century QubecA 5 pm reception in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event. Berkshire Schools Awarded Early College GrantsGrants will expand access and add up to 44 new Early College partnerships, doubling the number of participating students to 20,000 by 2028 Williamstown Community Preservation Panel Weighs Hike in Tax SurchargeThe Community Preservation Committee is considering whether to ask town meeting to increase the property tax surcharge that property owners currently pay under the provisions of the Community Preservation Act.  State Planning to Temporarily Shut Down Route 8 Bridge in ClarksburgThe temporary bridge is expected to serve until MassDOT installs a new one in five years.  Andrew Fitch Launches Bid for State Representative in North BerkshireThe two-term city councilor stressed his energy, commitment and campaign priorities of economic development, housing and regional relationships for the 13 communities in the 1st Berkshire.  Williamstown Community Preservation Committee Hears from Final ApplicantsThe Community Preservation Committee last Wednesday heard from the final four applicants for fiscal year 2027 grants and clarified how much funding will be available in the fiscal year that begins on July 1.  Sage City Symphony Winter ConcertSage City Symphony to Present Free Spring Concert May 18  Esther Bell Named Next Director of Clark ArtVeteran curator and scholar assumes leadership on July 1 State Awards Lee TAG GrantSix grants awarded to enhance education and boost community collaboration in local waste site cleanups  Winter Wonders Market at Ventfort HallDiscover items from local craftspeople and farmers. The mansion is open for the market only. Dalton Officials Talk Meters Amidst Rate IncreasesThe anticipated rise in the water and sewer rates has sparked discussion on whether implementing meters could help mitigate the costs for residents  First Eagle Mill Units in Lee to Open in SpringtimeThis is the first of several planned development phases at the former paper mill that dates back to the early 1800s, totaling more than 200 units. |
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