The Williamstown Fire District will hold a tax classification hearing Aug. 26, followed immediately by a Prudential Committee meeting, as several town boards convene this week. The Select Board meets Aug. 24 and the Affordable Housing Trust meets Aug. 25, while the Library Board of Trus…

Williamstown's Department of Public Works added a fully electric utility van to its municipal fleet this week. The purchase, announced August 19, gives facilities staff an emissions-free option for trips between municipal buildings. The same day, the town released the first issue of Con…

Massachusetts has classified kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under an emergency order that took effect Aug. 18, immediately restricting sales of a product long sold in smoke shops, convenience stores and gas stations, including outlets in Williamstown. The state cited public…

Williamstown will open early voted ballots for the September 1 State Primary during two public sessions on August 26 and 27, with residents invited to register in advance to observe. The Town Clerk's office posted the announcement August 17 as part of its ongoing push to keep primary pr…