Lola Greene Legacy Scholarship Applications Available

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the Lola Greene Legacy Scholarship.  
 
A one-time grant of $250-$500 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from Berkshire County who is planning to continue to study Latin and/or the Classics in college. 
 
The scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic achievement with emphasis on Latin study and related activities, future plans to continue Latin and Classics studies, and demonstrated leadership and good moral character.
 
Lola Greene taught at Mt. Greylock Regional High School from 1984 through 2000. During this time she developed the school's Latin program and Junior Classical League into one of the most successful programs in the state.  She instituted toga and catapult contests, won numerous teaching awards, and has a place in the school's Hall of Fame. 
 
Lola lived a life filled with integrity, compassion, and love for all those around her.  She was a dynamic and dedicated educator who inspired her students to achieve to the best of their abilities. 
 
The deadline for submitting a scholarship application is May 30, 2025. For further information and application materials, visit www.lolagreene.com or send an email inquiry to:  scholarship@lolagreene.com.
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Williamstown Fire District Sets Special Meeting for July 1

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee Friday called a special fire district meeting for Tuesday, July 1, in part to address an oversight from the annual meeting it held a couple of weeks ago.
 
Article 1 on the special district meeting warrant will ask members to authorize the fire district to raise funds for debt service on the new fire station under construction on Main Street (Route 2).
 
The article is analogous to a measure routinely passed each spring in the annual town meeting, where the members approve using property taxes to service existing debt rather than have the town go into default.
 
The fire station is expected to be ready for occupation by December of this year, and the district anticipates making the first bond payments in the fiscal year that begins on July 1.
 
Chair David Moresi said on Friday that attendees at future annual district meetings can expect to see annual authorizations to raise money for payments each year until the station is paid off.
 
Residents gave the district the authority to borrow up to $22.5 million for the building project on a 509-32 vote at a special district meeting in 2023.
 
Article 2 on the upcoming special district meeting warrant will not impact the tax rate in fiscal year 2026.
 
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