Clark Art Hosts Talk by Master of Glass

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — At 2 pm on Sunday, Oct. 20, the Clark Art Institute hosts glass artist Josh Simpson, who offers a glimpse into historical and contemporary glassmaking techniques. 
 
This free event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.
 
Presented in conjunction with "Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum," this talk explores the intricate process behind creating one of the exhibition's stunning objects, Megaworld. Drawing parallels to his own work in his rural studio, Simpson discusses how natural and astronomical inspirations translate into glass art. Fragile Beauty will be on view for one more week following this lecture.
 
Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524. 

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Williamstown Charges 2 With ATM Burglary

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Police Department announced Monday that two people were arrested on Saturday while attempting to manipulate the hardware and software of an automated teller machine at the Adams Community Bank, 273 Main St., a criminal act known as "jackpotting."
 
Working in conjunction with bank security agents, officers located and arrested two people in possession of tools and digital equipment used to access and modify the ATM to allow for theft of funds.
 
The men arrested were tentatively identified as: Manuel Antonio Moguea-Gutierrez, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Roberto Flores Zabaleta, 20, of New York City.
 
Both men have been charged with breaking into a depository, possession of burglarious tools, unauthorized access to a computer system and destruction of property, value over $1,200.
 
"These arrests indicate how regional, multi-state and even international criminal activity can impact our community," Police Chief Michael Ziemba said. "The persons arrested this weekend appear to be part of a larger criminal organization that perpetrates financial crimes on a wide scale. The Williamstown Police Department is working with state and federal agencies to continue this investigation."
 
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