Williamstown Rotary Members Support Louison House

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Bill Svurluga, Jason Miles, Anne Skinner, Valerie Hall, Susan Clarke, Jim Mahon. Not shown: Sam Humes, Vincent Marinaro, Francis Moriarty and Bob Ware

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On April 15, Rotary members showed up at Louison House with supplies and tools, ready to get their hands dirty.

They built a sandbox, cleaned up the play area for the upcoming season, planted flowers and repaired a worn-out play set.

"Rotary members are people of action. Our club raised funds and used matching grants from Rotary District 7890 to buy the materials needed to spruce up the playground," Susan Clarke, Rotary Club of Williamstown President said. "Then we had more than eleven members and friends show up and get the project done. We're glad to help provide the kids at Louison House with a great play area to enjoy."

Rotary members from Williamstown have long supported the community through a range of service projects. Members have also purchased and installed shelving for the Williamstown Food Pantry, helped to replace the commercial range at the Berkshire Food Project, and contributed windows and appliances to local Habitat for Humanity homes.

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Williamstown Select Board Wears Many Hats at Monday Meeting

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
10:15AM / Thursday, October 29, 2026

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday evening has two different meetings scheduled for two different locations, but, in reality, the first of those sessions was actually four meetings in one.

At its regular twice-monthly meeting on the first floor of Town Hall, the board took action in its capacity as the town's alcohol license commission, road commission, parks commission and, yes, Select Board.

After wearing all those hats, the board moved to the Municipal Building's third floor to conduct additional Select Board business, the evaluation of the town manager.

The item up for consideration came under the auspices of the board as an alcohol commission, a request from the new owner of the 6 House Pub for a change of manager on the establishment's liquor license.

Attorney Dennis Egan of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook represented the new ownership, 1896 House LLC, which is under contract to purchase the 1896 House Inn and associated restaurant on Cold Spring Road (Route 7).

Egan said the new manager works for Roam Hospitality of St. Petersburg, Fla., which currently operates Massachusetts hotels in Salem and Rockport in addition to other spots around the country.

"The plan is to undertake a renovation … and make it a premier flagship hospitality and restaurant destination," Egan said.

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