Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services Archives - Page 41 of 116

Window on Williams – Bennington-Williamstown Trolley Path by Petra Baldwin ’21, Mohammed Memfis ’21, and Henry Newell ’21

Petra Baldwin ‘21, Mohammed Memfis ‘21, and Henry Newell ‘21 addressed three barriers to development of the interstate multi-use Trolley Path: impacts to rivers and wetlands, viability as a year-round transportation route, and impacts to abutting landowners. The students presented their findings to the 12/17/20 public meeting of the Trolley Path Steering Committee of Bennington County.

Producer: Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services
Series: Window on Williams
Category: Studio Shows & Interviews

Window on Williams – Cannabis Cultivation for Farm Viability by Rosa Kirk-Davidoff ’21 and Davis Collison ’21

Rosa Kirk-Davidoff ’21 and Davis Collison ’21 present a feasibility study and business plan assessing the commercial viability of an outdoor cannabis growing operation at a local farm. Their work was conducted for a local farmer Averill Cook and local cannabis grower Jacob Zieminski. The students originally presented their findings at the 12/16/20 meeting of the Williamstown Agricultural Commission.

Producer: Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services
Series: Window on Williams
Category: Studio Shows & Interviews

Window on Williams – Williamstown Working Toward Zero Waste by Niku Darafshi ’21 and Kelly Martin ’22

Niku Darafshi ’21 and Kelly Martin ’22 present their plans for a food waste composting program for the Town of Williamstown. With the goals of keeping food scraps out of the waste stream, reducing methane emissions and producing nutrient-rich soil, they worked under the guidance of Linda Cernik of the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District (NBSWMD) and local resident, Ann McCallum. They presented their findings at the 12/16/20 meeting of the NBWSMD.

Producer: Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services
Series: Window on Williams
Category: Studio Shows & Interviews

Window on Williams – Northern Berkshire Food Bank Farm Feasibility Study by Maya Spalding-Fecher ’21 and Wyndom Chace ’21

Maya Spalding-Fecher ’21 and Wyndom Chace ’21 present their planning study for a food bank farm to grow food for the hungry in North Berkshire County. The project was conducted in conjunction with local farmer alumna Megan Bantle and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and was presented to a 12/14/20 public meeting of the Northern Berkshire Food Access Coalition.

Producer: Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services
Series: Window on Williams
Category: Studio Shows & Interviews

Window on Williams – Farm to Food Pantry Exchange for South Berkshire by Olivia Gomez ’21 and Sarah Levitt ’21

Olivia Gomez ’21 and Sarah Levitt ’21 present the results of their feasibility study for a business exchange between local farms and local food pantries, which would benefit the local farm economy while helping to provide fresh produce to those in need. The project was conducted for Berkshire Grown and was presented to a 12/14/20 public meeting of staff and members.

Producer: Jim Kolesar / Williams College Office of Public Affairs and Media Services
Series: Window on Williams
Category: Studio Shows & Interviews