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Double Edge Theatre Celebrates 30 Years in Ashfield
In April, Double Edge Theatre began the celebrations of its 30th Anniversary since moving to Ashfield, MA. In early 1994, DE initiated its relocation to the rural town of Ashfield due to the untenable economic burden of exorbitant rents in Boston and the desire to work in nature and accommodate overseas guest artists for extended periods. The Ensemble had seen and participated in examples of barter in Central Europe and determined that sustainability might be easier found in a rural environment. The dream of living in Ashfield and maintaining performance space in Boston dissolved by 1996 after two years of traveling three hours back and forth to Boston. A year later, in 1997 DE opened their first performance space in Ashfield -- the Barn. The impact of the move to the Farm was so far-reaching that it can be said that if the Ensemble had not moved, as serendipitous and tenuous as that move was, Double Edge Theatre more than likely would not exist today.
Dalton Select Board Recommends Voting Against Article 1
DALTON, Mass. — After a heated discussion concerning sidewalk repair options during last week's Select Board meeting, the board voted to not support Article 1 on the annual town meeting warrant. The article proposes amending the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. The...
Clark Art Presents Eddie Henderson
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute's Music at the Manton Concert series continues with a performance by the Eddie Henderson Quartet on Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm. The performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release:. Prodigious...
State Ethics Commission’s Alleges Former Leyden Police Chief Galvis and Captain Galvis Violated Conflict of Interest Laws
Couple allegedly sold town-owned equipment for personal profit and steered town work to their private automotive business. The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission has filed Orders to Show Cause today alleging that former Leyden Police Chief Daniel Galvis and former Leyden Police Captain Gilda Galvis violated the conflict of interest law by selling Town equipment for their private gain, contracting to repair Town vehicles for profit through their co-owned auto shop, and other actions implicating self-dealing and misuse of their official positions. The two Orders separately initiate adjudicatory proceedings against Daniel Galvis and Gilda Galvis, who are a married couple.
Is there a culture of fear at the City of Windsor?
Councilor Kieran McKenzie says a report on employee experience at the City of Windsor displays a culture of fear. Michelle Holland, a consultant on the report, says staff raised "old boy's club" attitude, which Windsor's Mayor Drew Dilkens denies.
Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck Replacement
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday signed off on more than $1 million in cost cutting measures for the planned Main Street fire station. Some of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future. The committee, which...
Clark Art Final First Sunday Free of the Season
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute holds its final First Sunday Free of the season on Sunday, May 5 with "Giddy Up!" Offering free admission from 10 am–5 pm, the Clark will feature a pop-up installation of prints and drawings of horses in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper from 11 am–1 pm, plus a series of horse-themed special activities from 1–4 pm.
Carpenter Leads Spartans Past Drury
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Monument Mountain softball team Saturday pounded out 17 hits, including five doubles, en route to a 17-8 win over Drury on Fran Millard Field. Leadoff hitter Lexi Carpenter led the way with three hits, including a pair of doubles, and five RBIs as the Spartans won their fourth straight game and improved to 7-1 this spring.
Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' Concern
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter. The committee accepted language designed to meet concerns raised by the Planning Board about separation of powers under the charter.
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