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2nd Annual Williamsburg Resilience Fair

Date/Time
Date(s) - Jun 6th, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Meekins Library


A horizontal graphic for the 2nd Annual Williamsburg Resilience Fair event. The text reads "Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM at Meekins Librar (rain or shine!). How does Williamsburg stay strong in the face of floods, climate change, and everyday challenges? Activities for the whole family! The flyer features graphics of rain drops, a watercolor town seal designed by Dunphy School 3rd grader Lucia, and the logos for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness, Williamsburg, Meekins Library, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, dpict, and Hilltown Land Trust. The website resilientmillriver.org is listed in the bottom right corner.

How can Williamsburg prepare for the challenges posed by a changing climate? Help shape our town’s resilience story.

The Resilience Fair is a hands-on community event that brings together town projects (flood planning, rain gardens, conservation, emergency preparedness), local stories and memories, kids’ art and performances, maps, models, and expert advice, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections. All in one place, for one big conversation about how Williamsburg adapts and thrives.

Move between stations inside and outside the library. Have conversations with neighbors and local experts. See how your home and neighborhood fit into the watershed. Discover simple steps you can take, from planting trees to managing storm runoff to joining a committee. Share your experiences so they can shape future town projects.

Drop in anytime between 10 and 1. Informal, welcoming, and designed for Williamsburg residents and Dunphy families, with activities for kids, teens, and adults.

Accessibility

Activities will take place indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Outdoor Access

On mown grass lawn, brick patio, and concrete sidewalk with several optional/avoidable stone steps in the garden. Barrier-free street crossings are involved to reach participating businesses. Background noise from Route 9 and the Mill River likely.

Indoor Access at Meekins Library

  • Steps and barriers: The main (rear) entrance is ADA compliant with no steps/barriers. 
  • Audio: No audio system will be available. 
  • Bathroom: ADA bathrooms are available.  
  • Fragrances: Please avoid strong fragrances in the Library. 
  • Parking: Attendees are encouraged to park at the Dunphy School lot off Petticoat Hill Road, to leave the small library lot available to Library patrons. There is only one ADA space. 
  • Public transportation: There is a PVTA (R42) bus stop at the Grange Hall.
  • Seating: Seats are hard plastic with backing; seating for 25.
  • Surfaces: The Library has both hardwood flooring and short carpet.

We’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests, please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext 6.

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