Williamstown Motorcycle Rally Organizers Withdraw SupportBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
05:27PM / Monday, July 09, 2012 | |
Charles Ransford faced opposition from both the town and residents in his efforts to organize a motorcycle rally on his Hopper Road property. |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The organizers of a motorcycle rally have withdrawn their support for the event.
Event organizer Charles "Rusty" Ransford sent a letter to Town Manager Peter Fohlin saying the fundraiser is essentially canceled.
However, since it has already been advertised, he said those who are unaware that the event is canceled and arrive that weekend will be allow to stay on Ransford's Hopper Road - the proposed site of the event.
"The Snowford Foundation, for a variety of reasons, has withdrawn its support for the benefit," Ransford said in the letter. "There will undoubtedly be individuals who are not aware that the status of the event has changed. Accordingly, anyone who does arrive pursuant to the advertising will be invited to remain for the weekend, if they wish, as my guest at no cost."
The event spurred outcry from neighbors and the Board of Selectmen denied his request to sell alcohol on the premise and later detailed steps he would have to make in order to hold the event, which Ransford said he was prepared to meet.
"Since then, and more particularly, very recently, a small number of residents have voiced opposition to this event and it is clear that the Town is now in agreement with these folks," Ransford said in the letter.
The event was billed to be a fundraiser for veterans on the weekend of Aug. 17.
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