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 | Clark Art Lecture On Queer Art And Artists in Medieval Europe
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, April 11, the Clark Art Institute's Research and Academic Program presents a talk by Karl Whittington (The Ohio State University) titled "Queer Making: Artists and Desire in Medieval Europe."
This free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center |
| Williamstown's Spring Election Taking Shape
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Four potential candidates have taken out nomination papers for three seats on the Select Board that will be voted on this May, the town clerk reported on Wednesday.
Peter Beck, whose five-year term on the Planning Board is expiring, has taken out papers for a three-year seat on the Select Board, as has |
 | Sage City Symphony Presents Free Concert
BENNINGTON, Vt.—Sage City Symphony will perform a concert at 4:00 p.m. in Greenwall Auditorium, VAPA Building, Bennington College.
The program includes works by Verdi, Glinka, Sibelius, and Mozart, as well as compositions by students from Long Trail School and Burr & Burton Academy.
The performance will |
| Williamstown Planners Reject Sweet Farm Road Waivers
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board on Tuesday voted not to grant the waivers needed to allow a request to accept Sweet Farm Road as a public way to go before town meeting in May.
Representatives of the Sweet Farm Road Home Owners Association brought the town the request to accept the 3,600-foot road built off |
| Divided Williamstown Select Board Implements Senior Tax Exemption
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday voted, 3-1, to implement a means-tested senior property tax exemption that town meeting approved last May.
The annual town meeting overwhelmingly supported the home rule petition, which was waiting on approval from the legislature and the signature of the governor before the |
| Milne Public Library Launches Updated Branding and Website
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The David and Joyce Milne Public Library has implemented a new visual identity and website design. The library has also announced an expanded focus on community engagement.
The library's marketing campaign includes new flyers designed to increase visibility.
The changes coincide with |
 | Clark Art Institute to Host 'Start with Art' Program
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will host a free program, "Start with Art," on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m.
The program will focus on the theme of "Movement."
The event is designed for children aged three to six and their caregivers. Activities will include art-making |
| Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Moves Draft Budget Forward
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Thursday agreed to move ahead with the draft budget largely intact from the version the panel reviewed at its Feb. 13 meeting.
If moved forward by the full committee after its March 13 public hearing and, ultimately, approved by voters in each member town, |
 | Contra Dance Event Scheduled in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will host a contra dance on Saturday, March 8th, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St.
Luke Donforth will serve as the caller, providing instruction for each dance. Live music will be performed by |
| Williamstown Discussion to Focus on Town Communication
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The town is inviting community members to a conversation about how they perceive official town communications and what they would like to see changed.
Anyone who lives, works or goes to school in town is invited to conferences on Wednesday and/or Thursday with facilitators from the Collins Center at UMass |
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