Construction Begins on Images Cinema's Two-Screen Theater Renovation

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. Images Cinema, the Williamstown movie house, has begun work on its long planned Capital Project to renovate and upgrade its facility.

While its Main Theater is closed for renovations, programming continues in its Lounge space with Bartender hours and Cinema Lounge shows and continuing community events.

"We're very excited to begin work on this important project," said Images Board Chair Kevin O'Rourke. "Images is, and has been for years, an anchor of Spring Street and the Williamstown business community. The overwhelming support of the community, including our members, has been incredible." 

So far, the LOOK FORWARD Campaign has raised over $2.4 million dollars from individuals, state and local government, corporations, foundations and local community leaders — enough to start the initial work on the project. Fundraising will continue during construction as the institution aims to meet increased costs and assure successful completion of this project. This renovation project will address Images' responsibility as the only movie theater in the Northern Berkshires and ensure it's long-term success. More details about the Capital Campaign and the renovation can be found at imagescinema.org/look-forward.

Moresi & Associates Development Company is taking the lead on this project, with demolition and renovation of the Main Theater space begun earlier this month. Work will continue through the winter with a projected opening in March. The goal is to create two smaller screening spaces: a 70-seat theater and a second 19-seat theater, allowing for simultaneous screenings and increased opportunities to better serve Images' diverse audience. In addition to the new screening rooms, upgraded and enhanced seating, projectors, audio and acoustics are part of this renovation. Audio/Visual installation will be designed and completed by Boston Light & Sound, and the theater plans were designed by Pittsfield's Hill Engineers in collaboration with theater consultants Charcoal Blue.

The Images Renovation and Construction Taskforce is composed of senior leadership from Images Cinema, including staff, the Board of Directors, and the Advisory Board. Members of this taskforce bring design and construction experience, including from local theater projects, such as the Clark Art Institute and the Adams Theater. The Taskforce is chaired by Matthew Brogan, who before moving to the Berkshires as a full-time resident and as the co-proprietor of the Berkshire Cider Project, worked full-time in theatrical design for major projects throughout the country with Fisher Dachs Associates. This Taskforce has sourced and will oversee the work of all contractors and consultants performing the planning and production of this project.

Mount Greylock Students in Argentina For Cultural Exchange Program

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
05:07AM / Wednesday, April 22, 2026

This is the second trip for Mount Greylock students to La Cumbre. The school has a relationship with St. Paul's School there and hosted 36 Argentine students last year. 

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Fourteen Mount Greylock seniors boarded a flight for Argentina this past Friday, to immerse themselves in a transformative experience.

 

"So many kids who have taken this trip come back and they're transformed," said Spanish teacher Joe Johnson. "... I guess, the spoiler is, that what these students learn is that they are the same … even though they may be from opposite poles, literally, of the Earth, and grew up speaking different languages … So that's what we're really hoping for. Let's get them to just fall in love with each other, and learn about the world and the culture through those friendships."

 

Students took off on Friday, April 17. They will spend nine days in La Cumbre, a community the school has built a relationship with over the years.

 

Mount Greylock hosted 36 students from St. Paul's School in La Cumbre last year, and the exchange program has become a cornerstone of Mount Greylock's Spanish curriculum. Johnson said the AP Spanish course has become hyper-focused on Argentina in preparation for the trip.

 

"It is all about what can you understand? What can you communicate? And we cover a lot of daily life things as the years go by. What do you need to be able to say? or what do you need to be able to understand?" he said. "We have geared the AP curriculum to where it's very Argentina centered… so we'll just focus on that, and that way, they get used to the accents, they know what kinds of food to expect, what kind of social interactions to expect."

 

Students have been building these relationships throughout the year. Johnson noted that each Mount Greylock student is connected with a St. Paul's student, and they regularly exchange messages in both English and Spanish.

 

As for the town itself, Johnson said it is the perfect community for a cultural exchange and reminds him of Williamstown.