WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust and Berkshire Housing Development Corp. on Wednesday will begin accepting applications for the trust's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Residents of the town who earn 100 percent of the Area Median Income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are invited to apply for the grants.
The grant program is designed to award grants of up to $500 in most cases, but in cases of extreme need, qualified applicants may receive up to $1,000.
The trust has about $18,000 to devote to the program, or enough for 36 grants of $500 apiece.
According to the rules developed by the trustees, priority will be given to applicants who earn 80 percent or less of the AMI.
The grants will be administered by Pittsfield-based BHDC, and the applications will be available on the non-profit agency's website, berkshirehousing.com, or by calling 413-499-4887.
Paper applications will be available at the Williamstown Food Pantry at 53 Southworth St. or the Post Office on Spring Street.
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North Berkshire Community Dance
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass — On May 11, North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling (teaching) by Quena Crain, and live traditional fiddle music by masters of the New England contra dance repertoire.
The dance will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can, $12 to $20 suggested. For more information, visit www.NorthBerkshireDance.org.
According to a press release:
Contra dancing is a contemporary take on a living tradition. The music is live, the dances are taught, and anyone is welcome, with or without a partner — people change partners fluidly for each dance. The caller teaches dance moves and skills as needed.
Quena Crain will call (teach) all dances, starting the evening with easy dances friendly to newcomers and families with children.
Music will be provided by Mary Cay Brass, Laurie Indenbaum, and Andy Davis
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