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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Developer Working Through Delay in Opening Williamstown Apartments

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
 
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- A delay in obtaining the certificate of occupancy for a 54-unit apartment building on Water Street forced some tenants to postpone their moves this week.
 
The "River Lofts" apartments, the third and final planned phase of development at the Cable Mills property, is funded in part by $480,000 in town contributions to the developer.
 
On Friday morning, iBerkshires.com heard from would-be occupants that they had to change their plans at the last minute while the four-story building awaited final sign-off from the town's building inspector.
 
"We are very close but there are a few small punch list items that need to be finalized," Town Manager Robert Menicocci wrote in a midday Friday email. "Our building inspector is working closely with them each day to help them get their c/o. We are hopeful that it can happen in the next day or so."
 
Developer David Traggorth of Hanover, Mass., firm Causeway Development said that such delays are not uncommon and are taken into account in the initial leases of new developments like River Lofts.
 
"As is typical with new construction, the final inspection process involves several approvals, and timing can shift," Traggorth wrote in reply to an email seeking information. "Given this reality, resident leases anticipate potential construction-related delays and address changes to occupancy dates and rent adjustments while an apartment is unavailable.
 
"We’re completing the final inspection and certificate of occupancy process at River Lofts, and a handful of residents have had to adjust their move-in dates. We understand that changing an expected moving date is disruptive and our leasing and marketing team is in touch with each affected resident, working through individual needs on a case-by-case basis."
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