Incumbents Only Candidates for Mount Greylock School Committee

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The composition of the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee likely will remain unchanged after November's election.
 
Only three incumbent members of the seven-member panel returned nomination papers for the seats that will be on the ballot for voters in Lanesborough and Williamstown on Nov. 5.
 
Lanesborough resident Ursula Maloy and Williamstown's Julia Bowen and Jose Constantine each will be seeking another four-year term on the committee.
 
Bowen and Constantine each will be seeking a second full term on the School Committee after they were elected to the post in 2020.
 
Maloy was appointed to fill 18 months of an unexpired term in 2021 and then elected to fill the remainder of that term in November 2022.
 
Residents of both the regional school district's member towns vote on all seven seats on the committee. That's why, unlike other local elections, the positions are decided in November of federal election years instead of in the spring, when towns hold their elections on varying days.
 
Per the regional agreement, three of the seats on the School Committee are filled by Lanesborough residents and four are filled by residents of Williamstown, the larger of the two member towns.

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National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires

WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid will hold a series of in-person Customer Assistance Events this December. 
 
As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.
 
In Berkshire County:
  • Dec. 4 – Town Library, Williamstown, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown
  • Dec. 5 – National Grid Great Barrington Office, 11:00am – 2:00pm, 927 South Main Street, Great Barrington
  • Dec. 5 – Sheffield Bushnell-Sage Library, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 97 Main Street, Sheffield
Many of these events will continue to take place at local senior centers, making it convenient for older residents to access personalized assistance. Attendees at any location will have direct access to National Grid Customer Service Specialists, who can provide personalized guidance on payment options and energy solutions to meet each household's needs.
 
"As December begins, customers still have opportunities to find support and manage energy costs," said Bill Malee, chief customer officer, National Grid. "We're proud to host many of these events at local senior centers, ensuring customers have easy access to the support they need. Our in-person events are a great way for customers to connect with our team, learn about flexible payment options, and discover energy-saving programs that can help make a real difference this season."
 
Customers attending in-person events will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from National Grid, who will be on-site to assist with billing issues and provide information on:
  • Enrolling in National Grid's new Payment Assistance Bundle
  • Enrolling in Budget Billing
  • Enrolling in the Energy Discount Rate (for qualifying customers)
  • Scheduling home energy assessments and sharing information on other energy efficiency opportunities for homes or businesses 
These events are part of National Grid's broader commitment to affordability and reliability. Customers can also access support by calling 1-800-233-5325.
 
National Grid customers can now sign up for a new Payment Assistance Bundle. The bundle combines three solutions to make it easier for managing energy costs and paying down past due amounts over a 12-month period.
  • Deferred Payment Agreement: Spread out past-due balance into future monthly payments.
  • Automatic Monthly Payments: Automatically deduct payments from your bank account each month and avoid missing due dates.
  • Budget Plan: Break down annual energy costs into balanced monthly payments, making it easier to budget and plan expenses.
Customers interested in enrolling in the Payment Assistance Bundle can do so online by visiting ngrid.com/hereforyou, at an in-person event, or by calling 1-800-233-5325.
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