South Williamstown Community Association-Repair Cafe

03:37PM / Wednesday, October 08, 2025Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The South Williamstown Community Association (SWCA) in partnership with Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL) invites the public to our Fall Repair Café at Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Road (Route 7) on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Volunteer "fixers" will be onsite to repair a number of items including: small electrical items, wooden furniture, costume jewelry, leather, window screens, and clothing. There will also be computer advice, blade sharpening (knives, scissors, small tools), and simple bike repairs. Bring a few (limit 4-5) of your items for repair.

The group is continuing to partner with the BagShare Project to make reusable shopping bags. There will be materials and grommet machines to make them.

Repair Café is a free kid and family-friendly event, although donations are gladly accepted, they are not required. There will be refreshments.

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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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