Category: Community
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Williamstown Celebrates New Fire Station with Public Dedication Ceremony
The Williamstown Fire Department will open its doors for a public New Station Dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 30, from noon to 2pm.The event marks a significant milestone for the department and the community, celebrating the completion of the new fire station facility. Residents are invited to join firefighters and town officials for the dedication…
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Williamstown Farmers Market Opens for the Season on May 16
The Williamstown Farmers Market returns for its 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, with an opening day celebration in the Spring Street Parking Lot from 9am to 1pm.The market brings together the community to kick off the growing season with fresh local produce, handmade goods, live music, and what organizers describe as a vibrant, welcoming…
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Mother’s Day Brunch at The Williams Inn: Ballroom Dining with All the Trimmings
The Williams Inn in Williamstown is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch in its ballroom on Sunday, May 10, from 10am to 3pm — a lavish spread that promises to make the occasion memorable for the whole family.The menu features an omelet station, a carving station, and a full traditional brunch spread. Pricing is set at…
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Sheep to Shawl Festival Returns to Williamstown Rural Lands
The annual Sheep to Shawl Festival comes to Williamstown Rural Lands this Saturday, celebrating all things sheep, natural fibers, and rural artisanry. Set on the rolling fields of Sheep Hill at 671 Cold Spring Road, the event features farmers and artisans carrying on New England settler traditions while sharing their own innovations in fiber arts…
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Community to Honor Berkshire Community College President Ellen Kennedy
Berkshire Community College is inviting the public to a community celebration honoring President Ellen Kennedy, who is retiring after years of leadership at the institution. The event is being organized in coordination with 1Berkshire, the regional economic development and destination marketing organization. Details on the date, time, and location of the celebration have not been…
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Annual Plant Swap at Collard City Growers Garden, Troy, May 16
The Sanctuary for Independent Media hosts its annual Plant Swap at the Collard City Growers garden in Troy on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all.Community members are invited to bring extra plants they’ve divided or started from seed and take home new ones in exchange.…
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BFAIR in BLOOM: Garden Party Fundraiser at Proprietor’s Lodge, June 4
BFAIR will host its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in BLOOM — Growing Opportunities for People with Disabilities, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Proprietor’s Lodge in Williamstown.The garden party-themed evening is BFAIR’s primary fundraising initiative of the year and will feature curated tastings of local beer, wine, and spirits alongside food, live music, raffles,…
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nbCC Youth Programming Alumni Reunion, May 30
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting a reunion for alumni of its youth programs on Saturday, May 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the UNO Community Center at 157 River Street in North Adams.The Coalition’s youth programming — which has included UNiTY, the Teen Writing Workshop, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Empowerment Program, and…
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Annual Spring Scavenger Hunt on Spring Street, Williamstown, May 16
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition’s annual Spring Scavenger Hunt returns to Spring Street in Williamstown on Saturday, May 16, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants start at the Williamstown Community Chest at 84 Spring Street, where they receive their first clue. Each clue leads to the next location along Spring Street, with prizes awaiting…
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nbCC Community Picnic at Hotel Downstreet, May 14
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is shaking up its monthly community forum format this May with an outdoor picnic on the lawn at Hotel Downstreet in North Adams. The event is free and open to the public on Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.Games, tables, and chairs will be set up. Light snacks…