Hopkins Memorial Forest to Host Maple Fest

08:01AM / Tuesday, March 11, 2025Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Hopkins Memorial Forest will hold its annual Maple Fest on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 271 NW Hill Road. Admission is free.

The event will feature demonstrations of maple sugaring processes, including tree tapping and wood splitting. Attendees can observe the evaporator in operation, participate in syrup tastings, and listen to live music.

The 2,600-acre Hopkins Forest, managed by Williams College, includes hiking and cross-country ski trails, a visitor center, an herb garden, and a maple sugaring operation.

Limited parking is expected; carpooling or cycling is recommended.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Candidate Q&As

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
02:00PM / Friday, October 16, 2026

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Six candidates are running in the November election for the four 4-year terms open on the seven-person Mount Greylock Regional School Committee.

All voters in the two member towns can cast ballots for up to two candidates from among three people running for the Lanesborough representative seats and up to two candidates from among the three vying for the two Williamstown seats. This year, voters will have to write in their choices as an error prevented the candidates' names from appearing on the ballot.

iBerkshires asked all six candidates about their views and positions on topics relative to the School Committee. You can find their answers on our candidates' page here.

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