Group to Discuss Impact of Rodenticides on Wildlife

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Rescue Northern Berkshires Wildlife will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, April 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Milne Public Library, located at 1095 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267.
 
Individuals can also register to join the meeting via Zoom.
 
The event will focus on the impact of rodenticides on wildlife populations in Massachusetts. According to organizers, raptors, coyotes, and other predators that play a role in local ecosystems have been harmed or killed after consuming poisoned rodents.
 
The meeting will include information about Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program, which supports community efforts to reduce the use of rodent poisons. Wildlife advocates in the Northern Berkshires have formed a local campaign team under this program.
 
Attendees will learn about the ways in which rodent poisons can harm wildlife and the local campaign's plans to reduce their use in the Northern Berkshires. Wildlife advocates from the surrounding area are invited to attend.
 
Registration for the Zoom meeting is available at https://bit.ly/RescueNorthernBerkshiresWildlife.
 
 
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Annual 1753 House Carol Sing in Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The 1753 House Committee and the Williamstown Historical Museum invite the community to the annual 1753 House Carol Sing at 7 pm on Monday, Dec. 22. 
 
The Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages.
 
Deborah Burns will lead the a cappella singing beside a blaze in the fireplace. Hot mulled cider, donated by Provisions Williamstown, and carol books are provided. There is no heat or electricity in the 1753 House, so dress warmly and bring a light to see by
 
The 1753 House is an historical replica of a regulation European settler's home first constructed by local volunteers in 1953 in celebration of Williamstown's Bicentennial. It's located on Field Park across from the David & Joyce Milne Public Library (1095 Main Street), at the northern intersection of Routes 2 and 7. 
 
Parking is available at the Library.
 
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