A sweeping theme-park-for-art vision of an economic and cultural transformation of the Greylock region – 2,000 spinoff jobs and up to $180 million annually added to the economy, and tax-breaks for investors — was detailed for the first time in a public forum on Sunday by art entrepreneur Thomas L. Krens. Krens spoke to a […]
Williamstown seeks regional grant to study broadband options as state unveils proposals; two experts in VERBATIM interviews
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Without taking a formal vote, Williamstown selectmen on Monday endorsed an already-submitted request for a regional study of broadband fiber-optic options among Berkshire County cities and towns already served by the Spectrum-Charter Communications cable giant. Meanwhile, state officials were preparing to unveil and take testimony from towns in Windsor on Thursday […]
Citizens, experts to join public on June 10 in figuring out how to keep the Greylock region on the fastest information superhighways
By Bill Densmore The Greylock region isn’t on any physical superhighways, but a group of citizens and experts will meet June 10 in Williamstown to discuss how it can make sure its residents and businesses are on the fastest of information superhighways. “A Conversation about Connections: Can the Greylock Region Keep Up with the Digital […]