Winthrop F. Chenail Awarded Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award!

THE 2026 SCARBOROUGH SALOMON FLYNT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD IS AWARDED TO WINTHROP F. CHENAIL

May 19, 2026

Acting on behalf of the citizens of Williamstown in making this eleventh Scarborough Salomon Flynt Community Service Award, the Selection Committee recognizes the integrity, excellence, and dedication of his service to the citizens of Williamstown.

Win Chenail, the owner of Mount Williams Dairy Farm, has been a mainstay of the Williamstown community for 80 years. The family dairy farm at the top of Luce Road has been an anchor farm in the community since 1916. His farm stand has been operating since 1965 providing sweet corn, homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, summer squash and flowers, and pumpkins that he and grandson Nick Chenail grow as a side business to the family dairy farm. Through the diligent efforts of Win and his family, we have the opportunity to enjoy local farm produce and milk from one of the biggest and oldest farms in Williamstown.

Win also has been caretaker and manager for Williamstown-owned property. The fields at the Spruces and the Burbank property, a 130-acre field on the corner of Stratton Road and Luce Road, are conservation land leased by the Conservation Commission to the farm. The Chenail Family has been managing the land since the 1950s, keeping the fields green, lush, and productive with sustainable management practices. They fertilize with manure from the dairy farm, adding lime as needed. With careful long-term stewardship of the soil, the land has continued to be fertile and productive for half a century under his care.  Williamstown recognizes Win’s longstanding contribution to the local farm community and the regional food system.

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17th Annual Fun Run on September 13, 2025

Our 17th Fun Run is happening on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  The start and finish lines are at the Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School Street. On-site registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5k and 1-mile events step off at 9:00 a.m.

Register on-line here

Thank you to our sponsor, MountainOne, and to Wild Oats Market for providing healthy snacks for participants.

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North Adams Mobile Food Bank – Friday, 6/6/25

The next Mobile Food Bank in North Adams will take place on Friday, June 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Volunteers will gather at 10:00 AM to set up. As summer begins, attendees are encouraged to bring sunscreen and water.

At the last distribution, 577 individuals were served, including 33 first-time visitors. Of these, 164 identified as seniors, and 30% of households had children under 18. A total of 5,370 pounds of food was distributed to the community.

Additional reminders:

  • June 6 also marks the kickoff of Coffee in the Parklet on Eagle Street from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. This free event is open to all and offers a chance to network over coffee, tea, and breakfast treats.

  • The Berkshire Food Project welcomes community members to join for lunch at any time.

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Remedy Hall Networking Event & Open House

Please join the Chamber as Remedy Hall open its doors to the community and shares its mission and impact.

Location: Remedy Hall, 620 Main Street, Williamstown
(blue building between the bridge and Aubuchon/Ace Hardware)
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 5-7pm

To RSVP, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUld5Mi5bcA2zaq_c88uUD2Qf04rAF4MX67McTZXEIDiv1NA/viewform

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Misty Blues x BNF Benefit Concert

Support Berkshire Nursing Families and bask in the blues of local legends, Misty Blues, as they perform their Queens of the Blues tribute! Friday, May 16, 2025 Doors at 7 pm and show at 7:30 pm. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/misty-blues-x-bnf-benefit

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2nd Chance Job Fair, 4/30 & Greylock Financial Workshop

Berkshire Community College (BCC), in collaboration with Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, MassHire Berkshire Career Center and Berkshire Innovation Center, will hold the 2nd Chances Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. The job fair will be held at Berkshire Innovation Center, located at 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield.

The job fair is free and open to the public. Formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who may have been justice involved and/or who have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) file, are particularly encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome; no registration is required.

For those in need of transportation, roundtrip shuttle service will be provided to the job fair. Pickup at 3:30 pm is available at the following locations:

  • Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center, 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield
  • Rural Recovery Resources, 67 State Road, Great Barrington
  • Main Street Bus Stop, 70 Main Street, North Adams

New this year, Greylock Federal Credit Union will host a 30-minute “50/30/20 Rule” workshop from 5:30 to 6 p.m., led by Stephanie Martin, CCUFC Financial Wellness Coach II, and Mame Opoku, Black/African American Outreach Coach, Greylock Federal Credit Union. The 50/30/20 Rule is a simple rule of thumb that helps you budget your money. This rule provides a way to divide up your money, making it easier to pay for your expenses while still saving money for emergencies or large purchases.

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