Month: August 2021

The Town asks you to fill out this form outlining how you would like to participate. https://forms.gle/ioK2yJ1x564EqB5u7

All are welcome to join community members from local government, law enforcement, faith-based communities, civil rights groups, community-based organizations, youth groups, to identify & address critical issues related to racial equity and diversity.  Organized by Northern Berkshire-SPIRIT Forum (Solving Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together)

takes place at MASS MoCA, Building 6, North Adams.  We’re asking all attendees to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status. Masks will be available at registration should you forget yours.

Food will be provided. Registration isn’t required to attend, but if you will need childcare, please let us know in advance at 413-663-7588.

Astrup: Catching the Flame, a biopic about artist Nikolai Astrup’s life story, kicks off 4 week festival (August 4-10). Visit The Clark current exhibition: Nikolai Astrup: Visions of Norway thru Sept. 19. The show celebrates the innovative Norwegian painter, printmaker, and horticulturist Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928).

Nikolai Astrup grew up in a strict religious community, Astrup broke with his priest father at a young age & escaped to the continent to immerse himself in the world of art.

Additional movies in the Norwegian Film Festival:  Hope (August 11–17), What Will People Say (August 18–24), and the award-winning documentary The Men’s Room (August 25 –31).

All films are free to view.

Scan the Q-Code below or CLICK HERE to connect to the online survey prepared by the Town Manager Search Advisory Committee. Share your preferences/priorities/qualities of W’town’s next Town Manager.