No One Injured in Monday Fire at Williams Dorm

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
05:11AM / Wednesday, August 02, 2023Print Story | Email Story

A truck from a fire restoration service is seen in front of Hubbell House at Williams College on Tuesday afternoon.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Quick thinking by a Williams College student is being credited with helping to limit damage from a fire in a residence hall on Monday night.

Firefighters from Williamstown and Pownal, Vt., responded to a fire that was reported at around 9 p.m. in Hubbell House.

No injuries resulted from the blaze, which fire officials say could be traced to a bathroom light and ceiling fan.

"Hats off to the student in the room," Williamstown Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Noyes said on Tuesday. "She found it early. They contained it by closing doors on the way out. She made a difference."

College officials said Tuesday that students living in the dorm were relocated to other facilities on Tuesday night and that Hubbell House likely will remain closed until the school’s summer session ends on Friday, Aug. 11.

A college spokesperson reported in a campuswide email that the damage to the dorm appears to be "quite limited" but the school planned to do a structural engineering assessment this week to make sure it will be ready for the fall semester.

Noyes said eight firefighters from Williamstown and six from Pownal responded to the third floor fire. Northern Berkshire EMS also was on standby.

Hubbell House is part of the Dodd neighborhood on the north side of the college's campus, near the campus cemetery. According to the Williams website, the dorm has 17 single rooms and two doubles.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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