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.

VOTE in Local Election on TUES, MAY 14 at W’town Elementary School gym.

Polls will be open 7:00am to 8:00pm.