W’town Fire District ELECTION & Annual Meeting on Tues, May 28 at W’town Elementary School gym.

W’town Fire District election/polls open 4 – 7pm.  Annual Meeting takes place at 7:30pm. There are 11 Articles on the Warrant.   Read Warrant HERE.

Mt. Greylock Regional School Committee nomination papers for 3 open seats/4 yr terms on Nov. 5 election ballot.

45 certified signatures are needed to qualify for candidate names to appear on the Tues., Nov. 5 State Election Ballot.  These 3 seats currently held by: Julia Bowen, W’town; José Constantine, W’town; Urusla Maloy, Lanesborough.   DEADLINES:  5pm, Tues, July 23 – to submit nomination papers to local Town Clerk for certification of signatures (at town hall).

Tues, Aug. 20, 2024, 5pm – to file certified nomination papers with the district clerk at the MGRS District Office, 1781 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 01267.

Nomination Papers available at Mt. Greylock Regional School & Town Halls.

Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair: 9am-5pm on Sat, May 25 & 9am-4pm on Sun, May26 at Cummington Fairgrounds.

Sheep Show.. Fleece Show.. Fiber workshops (for kids too!).. Shearing & Working Sheep Dog Demos…wagon rides.. petting zoo..  Info & Directions HERE. Food, including local lamb!

Community Contra Dance at First Congregational Church Community Hall on Sat. May 11, 7:30-10:30pm

Admission is pay-as-you-can, $12 to $20 suggested, and barter is also welcome.   For more information, visit www.NorthBerkshireDance.org. The dance will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown.

Contra dancing is a contemporary take on a living tradition. The music is live, the dances are taught, and anyone is welcome, with or without a partner — people change partners fluidly for each dance.  The caller teaches dance moves and skills as needed.

Juneteenth Black Music Appreciation Month: FREE CONCERT Sat. June 15, 12-3pm at MCLA Church St. Center.

Misty Blues,Wanda Houston, Tendai Muparutsa, Diego Mongue Band play free concert to celebrate Juneteenth at 265 Church St., North Adams, MCLA Church Street Center.