Heather Bruegl, Independent Indigenous Consultant & Historian, tells the history the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) & how/why it came into existence. ICWA is currently jeopardized by a Supreme Court Case that threatens tribal sovereignty. There was a time when tribal leaders reported that their children were missing. They had been taken from the homes that they knew and placed in non-Indigenous homes. Children were taken in droves.

This a no-cost Zoom webinar will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire. More info: https://www.milnelibrary.org/events-1/planning-for-medicare-countdown-to-65

Enjoy this fall concert with local singer & songwriter Bernice Lewis! FREE & all are welcome, but the concert is most appropriate for adults and teenagers.

Doors are open again Monday- Friday at Town Hall, 31 North Street from 8:30am to 4:30pm!!

Presenters (including some local experts) will speak about energy efficiency for homes and small businesses, including heat pump installation, and the Mass Save® incentives included in their new Community First program! Williamstown is one of 30 towns participating.

Residents and businesses interested in participating may request a no-cost energy assessment at https://www.masssave.com/williamstown or by calling 1-413-613-4937.  For questions or further information, the Energy Advocate Sherdyl Fernandez-Aubert is available to speak with residents at SFernandez-Aubert@berkshireplanning.org or by phone at 413-442-1521 ext 42.  Those who wish to may pre-register for the community information session at https://forms.gle/Fk3uv7sqVPBfSJv29

The session will open with a welcome from Town Manager Robert Menicocci. Presenters will include energy efficiency expert Bruce Harley; Natalie Reeder, program manager from All In Energy; Nancy Nylen, Williamstown COOL Committee member; Renee Schmidt from Berkshire Community Action Council and a representative from National Grid. Williamstown’s Energy Advocate for the program, Sherdyl Fernandez-Aubert, will facilitate the forum.

Participants will receive a no-cost energy assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities, such as insulation and heating and cooling equipment upgrades. Through this exciting partnership, the Mass Save Sponsors offer up to 100% off the cost of approved upgrades. Participants can also receive a variety of no-cost energy-saving products such as water-saving devices and programmable thermostats.

Town Manager Robert Menicocci noted: “We are excited to offer this opportunity for Williamstown’s residents and small businesses to save energy, money and reduce emissions through our participation with the Mass Save Community Partnership. Having our own dedicated energy advocate should help residents navigate how to access all the program’s resources and incentives. This is a great step toward our town’s Net Zero carbon emission goal, and an extension of our long partnership with our citizen led COOL committee. Together we can achieve our goals, support Williamstown residents and small businesses and advance sustainability for all in our community.”

 

As a Community Partner Team, Williamstown is eligible for up to $25,000 in funding each year for three years to support this project, as well as marketing and technical support from the Mass Save Sponsors.