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April 9, 2020
News from the Chamber
Good Morning,

48.1% of Williamstown residents have NOT responded to the 2020census, please take the time to respond. It's vital for our county to maintain access to federal resources in the next decade.  It only takes a few minutes.

As the Town's Department of Public Works looks ahead in it's pavement management program, milling and paving of Spring Street as well as Bank Street and portions of Latham Street is coming due in the next year or two.  Given the reduced activity on these streets currently, the Town is advancing this work to begin on Monday, April 13. The first day will be milling the pavement and should be completed in a day. Subsequently, the Town will be raising all of the drainage structures and then paving will follow. Paving should be completed in one day as well, with timing depending on weather.  This work will NOT impede traffic, Spring Street will remain open.

The IRS has extended the tax deadline to July 15th. Personal and business income taxes that were due on April 15 can now be filed any time before July 15, 2020. The extended deadline applies to payments due as well.

Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is partnering with local restaurants to get meals to families that are unable to access food on the weekends.  For more information on participation, both families and restaurants, please call nbCC at 413-663-7588.  This program is free of charge, as nbCC will be using the funds we were awarded to compensate both the restaurant and the delivery driver for their service. 

Are you sewing cloth face covers?  If so, you can drop them off in the red box on our front porch (84 Spring Street) and the Williamstown Community Chest will deliver them to Berkshire Mutual Aid for distribution.  

Keep in touch!!!  Now more than ever.  We want to share what you are doing.

Stay Well,

Susan Briggs
Executive Director
info@williamstownchamber.com
413.458.9077
Baker-Polito Administration Update:
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of a new Nursing Home Family Resource Line, a dedicated telephone line that will connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with the information and resources they need. This resource was created so that family and community members have one central contact that they can reach out to if they have questions or concerns about the care their loved one is receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak. The line is staffed from 9 AM – 5 PM, seven days a week. Staff will coordinate across state agencies to help callers find answers to their questions.

Families and community members can call the line at (617) 660-5399.
Easter Dinner Takeout Ideas:
Easter Feast To Go!
Curbside Pick Up on Sunday, April 12 from 12 – 4 pm
Mt. Anthony Country Club

Choose from soup, appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts click here for the full menu. Please place your order online or over the phone,  802-442-2617, by Friday 4/10.
This Week In Williamstown:
Images Online

Images Online is a virtual effort by Images Cinema to continue to introduce the best new films to our community while we are temporarily closed. Films can be watched online on your at-home screens. The cost of each online “ticket” sold will be split between the film distributor and Images Cinema, so each rental will directly help the theater weather these challenging times. 
Click here to view: Saint Frances
Friday, 4/10 – Thursday, 4/16

Flailing thirty-four-year-old Bridget (Kelly O'Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But...

FREE ONLINE THEATRE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 14, 5:00-5:45pm
via Facebook Live
 

Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE for a workshop exploring how an actor approaches their script. Through simple and fun exercises, you’ll speak powerful, theatrical language with confidence. No prior experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Full household participation is encouraged!  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WTF will post instructions about how to tune in; a recording of the workshop will also be available. We will offer an audio-only version of the workshop by phone at 5:00pm EST the following day; email Hayley at community@wtfestival.org if you would like to join our phone workshop.
Tasha Yoga
Online Classes

We are now offering our full schedule of classes online.  While not the same as practicing together in person, gathering and doing yoga at this time of challenge and change can be a valuable support.
FREE Guided Workout

It’s a digital workout mini course.  Robin will lead you through several 10-in-10 workouts (that's 10-moves in 10-minutes).

It’s easy to sign up, a pop up on befitcompany.com will let you in.

PLUS...WilliNet TV, channel 1303, will broadcast a new 10-in-10 daily at 6:30am; 11am; 3pm, Through April.  And Available anytime on willinet.org.
Where'd You Get That!?
413-458-2206

Shop via FaceTime.  Free delivery in Williamstown.  Educational toys, puzzles, Easter goods...
 
Restaurants:
The '6 House Pub:   Takeout Friday & Saturday dinner. Email  celebrate@1896house.com. 413-458-1896
Berkshire Palate:  Takeout, Curbside, Delivery.  Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.  413-458-6304
Blue Mango:  Takeout, Curbside, Delivery. Lunch & Dinner Daily. 413-458-0004
Freight Yard Pub:  Daily Family Meal specials, plus full the full regular menu available for takeout. 413-663-654
Hot Tomatoes Pizza: Business as usual!  413-458-2722
Neighbors Catering & Hospitality:   Takeout (from The Orchards Hotel) or delivery.  Dinner Tues, Wed, Fri.  413-770-1992
Pappa Charlies Deli: Takeout Daily. 9am-3pm.  413-458-5969 
Pera Bistro:  Takeout or delivery daily.  413-448-8676
Spice Root:  Takeout (curbside) and delivery. Lunch & Dinner Daily.  413-458-5200
Tunnel City Coffee:  Takeout. Daily 6am-6pm. 413-458-5010
Wild Oats Cafe:  Pre-packaged prepared food available. 413-458-8060

Retail:
Amy's Cottage:  Online orders and free non-contact delivery in the local area.  413-458-4305
Aubuchon Hardware:  Open Daily. 413-458-3000
Berkshire Emporium & Antiques :  Online viewing sale! Ignore any prices you see on the pieces. We can deliver. 413-664-4032
GoldLeaf:  Open Daily.  Curbside and Gift Certificates Available. Call 413-884-6226 or text 413-281-8974.
Nature's Closet:  Phone orders.  Delivery. 413-458-7909
The Print Shop Williamstown:  Limited Services.  413-458-6039
rk Miles: 413-458-8121 or rkwt@rkmiles.com.  Monday – Friday 7am – 3 pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday.  We are open for business, but our stores and warehouses are going to be closed for public access “Curbside” pickup orders - Please call or email the contact listed below to place an order. All “curbside”pick up orders will need to be prepaid with a credit card or invoiced to a house account at the time of order - No cash or checks will be accepted. You will receive a phone call or text (indicate preference at time of order) notifying you that your order is ready for pick up and instructions for pickup. All pickup orders will be placed in an isolated customer pick up zone.
Waubeeka Golf Links:  Spring Titleist Sale.  Buy 3 dozen personalized Titleist golf balls at Waubeeka's sale price of $47.99 and get 1 dozen FREE!  413-997-9294
Wild Oats:  Open Daily: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (9-10am shopping is received for anyone over the age of 60 and our at-risk shoppers). Curbside available.  413-458-8060
Where'd You Get That?!:  Phone orders.  Williamstown Delivery.  413-458-2206
Looking Ahead:
The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Community Service Award
Nominations Due: April 19


Click Here to Nominate Someone
The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award will recognize a person, persons’ or civic group’s demonstrated dedication, excellence and integrity to community service in order to make Williamstown a better place.
AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads in Massachusetts and Vermont and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to:
americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.
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Tune in next week to watch Jane & Antonello tomorrow in Window On The Weekend, a weekly WilliNet Production of local news and events. 
Other Resources:
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
  • Buy gift certificates to your favorite local shops
  • Order take-out to continue to support your local restaurants
  • Become a member of your favorite museum or theater
  • If you have tickets to a cancelled event, consider donating the money to that institution instead of asking for a refund. #KeepItInPlay  keepitinplay.org
  • Buy from your local farmer. Grocery stores may be out of some items that are available at your local farms.  Support your local food producers.
FEED IT FORWARD
  • Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is partnering with local restaurants to get meals to families that are unable to access food on the weekends.  For more information on participation, both families and restaurants, please call nbCC at 413-663-7588.  This program is free of charge, as nbCC will be using the funds we were awarded to compensate both the restaurant and the delivery driver for their service. 
  • Williamstown Food Pantry:  Distributions on Wednesdays at Sts. Patrick & Raphael, 54 Southworth Street, Williamstown.  
  • Community Bible Church of Williamstown: Emergency food needs call the church office at 458-5556 or Phyllis Babcock at 413-663-6094.
  • Mount Greylock grab-and-go FREE lunches: Available Monday through Friday for pickup at Williamstown & Lanesborough elementary schools. To arrange a free lunch, call the district a day in advance, at 413-458-9582, ext. 1195, or email lunches@mgrhs.org. 
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
  • Make time for selfcare. It's hard to take care of others if you don't take care of yourself!  Read, exercise, meditate, get creative...
  • Build your skill set. Consider taking an online course.  There are 500 Free online courses from the Ivy League schools.  https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs
  • Take the census! my2020census.gov or 1-844-330-2020
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