Town Clerk Displays Rare Hand-Printed Declaration Reproduction
A rare hand-printed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence has arrived at Town Hall, giving residents a chance to view a piece of Revolutionary-era craftsmanship through July 17, while the Council on Aging rolled out its latest slate of July programs.
TOWN HALL
The Town Clerk's Office is now displaying a hand-printed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, described by the town as the first time in 250 years that such a reproduction has been made using traditional printing methods. Residents can stop by and ask to view the town's copy through Friday, July 17.
Separately, the Council on Aging issued additional July notes covering a Fall Prevention Class, upcoming author talks, the ongoing exercise class schedule, and free bus fare for seniors, according to the town's News Flash feed.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
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 visit local farms to shop for vegetables, meats, eggs, and syrup, hike farm trails, and join guided tours, per the town's News & Updates page.
The Free Fitness Court classes continue every Wednesday in July at 7:30 a.m., an outdoor community workout series announced by the town.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Williamstown: Free artmaking activities at Clark Community Day" — The Berkshire Eagle previewed family-friendly, free art activities and live performances tied to a community day at the Clark Art Institute (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/williamstown-free-artmaking-activities-at-clark-community-day/article_31e80f68-e924-403f-9b09-e8f7abecb65a.html).
"Williamstown: Explore local farms on Open Farm Day" — The Berkshire Eagle also covered the upcoming farm tours across Williamstown and Hancock, a story the town's own calendar and Agricultural Commission announcement also touched on today (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/williamstown-explore-local-farms-on-open-farm-day/article_9a4d80a9-b0c0-49e9-b53f-b7b878fb08e7.html).
"Hancock: Homecoming Day to mark town's 250th anniversary" — The Berkshire Eagle reported neighboring Hancock is planning a parade and community celebration for its semiquincentennial homecoming event (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/hancock-homecoming-day-to-mark-towns-250th-anniversary/article_886bab5d-e792-47b8-99fb-2d774f9b69e2.html).
"Free doublebass recital" — The Berkshire Edge noted a free concert series continuing every Monday through August 17 at St. John's Episcopal Church on Park Street (read it at https://theberkshireedge.com/event/free-doublebass-recital/).
COMING UP
The Milne Public Library Trustees met July 8, and upcoming town business includes the Select Board on Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m.; a Dave Caron Well #2 informational meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 10 a.m.; and the Hoosac Water Quality District, Affordable Housing Trust, and Finance Committee all meeting Wednesday, July 15. Open Farm Day runs Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the town's hand-printed Declaration of Independence reproduction remains on view at the Town Clerk's Office through Friday, July 17.