Council on Aging Rolls Out Free Bus Fare, Fall Prevention Class

WILLIAMSTOWN -- The Council on Aging highlighted free bus fare and a slate of new summer offerings in a fresh round of July notes, part of a low-key news day dominated by community programming rather than town hall decisions.

TOWN HALL

The Council on Aging posted additional July notes detailing a Fall Prevention Class, upcoming author talks, an updated exercise class schedule, and free bus fare for riders, according to the town's News Flash feed. The announcement builds on the agency's earlier July calendar release and continues a summer push to connect seniors with transportation and wellness resources.

Beyond the Council on Aging update, town hall's public calendar shows a busy stretch of meetings ahead, including the Conservation Commission on July 9, the Select Board on July 13, and the Planning Board and a Well #2 meeting with Dave Caron on July 14.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Milne Public Library's Board of Trustees met July 8 at 1095 Main St., according to the town calendar listing. On the library's own channels, staff promoted the start of the Summer Reading program, urging residents to stop in before the official kickoff to register and earn five extra entries toward the grand prize. The library also held its weekly Storytime session, "Come Unearth a Story," on the morning of July 8.

Separately, a Google Alert distribution flagged a free doublebass recital series at St. John's Episcopal Church, 35 Park St., continuing every Monday through August 17, per The Berkshire Edge's event listing.

The Agricultural Commission's Open Farm Day is set for Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving residents a chance to shop local produce, meats, eggs, and syrups and tour area farms, per the town's earlier announcement still active on the homepage.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Free doublebass recital", A weekly classical concert series at St. John's Episcopal Church continues through mid-August, offering free admission to residents and visitors, according to The Berkshire Edge via a Google Alert distribution (read it at https://theberkshireedge.com/event/free-doublebass-recital/).

COMING UP

- Conservation Commission meets Thursday, July 9, 7-9 p.m., hybrid at 31 North Street and via Zoom. - Open Farm Day, hosted by the Agricultural Commission, Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at participating local farms. - Select Board meets Monday, July 13, 7-9 p.m., hybrid at 31 North Street and via Zoom. - Well #2 meeting with Dave Caron, Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m.-noon. - Planning Board meets Tuesday, July 14, 7-9 p.m., hybrid at 31 North Street. - Affordable Housing Trust and Finance Committee both meet Wednesday, July 15, at Town Hall. - Free doublebass recital, St. John's Episcopal Church, 35 Park St., every Monday through August 17.