🌱 A first look at art planned for Williams' new museum
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In today's newsletter:
- A first look at art planned for Williams' new museum
- White Oaks Road residents question proposed logging truck route
- Mount Greylock runners regroup after Western Mass. runner-up finish
Also on today's calendar: The Tuba Thieves and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. WCMA To Host Community Forum (iberkshires.com) — Williamstown residents can preview plans for the new Williams College Museum of Art at a community forum Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Williams Inn Ballroom. Curatorial director Christa Clarke will discuss the opening installation's more than 500 works, and the forum will include a construction update. 
2. US Forest Service logging plan raises concerns over White Oaks Road traffic (berkshireeagle.com subscription) — A proposed Forest Service logging route could send about 200 truckloads through Williamstown's White Oaks Road neighborhood over one to five years. Residents raised concerns about pedestrian safety, noise and the narrow road at Monday's Select Board meeting. No route or timeline was settled, and officials plan further discussions about safeguards.
3. Mount Greylock girls take second at Western Mass. (berkshireeagle.com subscription) — Mount Greylock's girls finished second to Hampshire at the Western Massachusetts cross-country championships, despite placing all seven varsity runners among the top 16. Sophomore Brenna Lopez took individual silver in 19:04, and the Mounties now turn to Saturday's state qualifier at Northfield Mountain to defend their Division III-C title.
4. Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements (iberkshires.com) — Adams is targeting 2031 for a Howland Avenue overhaul that would reduce four travel lanes to two and add separated walking and cycling paths. The plan also improves access to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, while a separate regional project would extend the trail network to Williamstown's Mohican Path.
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★ Featured events ★
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East and West Cine-Concert →
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance, 1000 Main St., Williamstown
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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The Tuba Thieves →
The Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown -
Gentle Yoga, with Mary Edgerton →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Meditation with JC Hotchkiss →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Afterschool Snacks for Teens →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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(More) Mahjong at the Milne →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Tuba Thieves film @ the Clark →
Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown
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Beginner Gelli-Plate Printing →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Book Talk with Ahmad Esfahani →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Open Studio →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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Knitting (and Crocheting and Other Fiber Arts) Group →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
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1:1 Tech Time →
David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
2:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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