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Conservation Commission Approves Rural Lands Driveway Overhaul on Cold Spring Road

WILLIAMSTOWN — May 28, 2026 — Williamstown Conservation Commission clears Rural Lands Foundation to relocate Cold Spring Road driveway in 5-0 vote. The commission first found a 2023 order of conditions invalid because no work had ever been started on a previously approved parking expansion at the 671 Cold Spring Road

Williamstown Planning Board Backs Two-Context Framework for Subdivision Regulation Overhaul

WILLIAMSTOWN — May 26, 2026 — Williamstown Planning Board advances sweeping subdivision regulation rewrite at special May 26 session. The board heard two-plus hours of recommendations from consultants Dodson Flinker and Berkshire Design Group, who proposed reorganizing road standards around two geographic contexts — the town center and rural neighborhoods — and eliminating

Williamstown Board of Health finalizes nitrous oxide regulation, extends Hearthway housing order

WILLIAMSTOWN — May 26, 2026 — Williamstown Board of Health unanimously adopted a revised nitrous oxide sales regulation and extended a housing compliance order against affordable housing manager Hearthway Inc. at its May 26 meeting. Chair Devin Bartels and the three-member board approved amendments drafted with town counsel guidance, adding language

This Week in Williamstown: May 18 - May 24

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Williamstown Select Board Approves Response to State Open Meeting Law Complaint

WILLIAMSTOWN — May 21, 2026 — Williamstown Select Board votes to answer Open Meeting Law complaint over 59 Water Street executive session. The board voted 4-0, with member Nate Buddington abstaining, at a special May 21 midday meeting to approve a formal response drafted by KP Law municipal counsel addressing a

Williamstown Planning Board to draft cottage court bylaw for September review

Williamstown Planning Board advances cottage court bylaw and targets Water Street for mixed-use zoning reform.

Williamstown Planning Board to draft cottage court bylaw for September review

Williamstown Planning Board advances cottage court bylaw and targets Water Street for mixed-use zoning reform.

Williamstown Board of Health elects new chair, plans health inspector search interviews

Williamstown Board of Health reorganizes, honors retiring inspector, and maps out coverage gap.

Williamstown Board of Health elects new chair, plans health inspector search interviews

Williamstown Board of Health reorganizes, honors retiring inspector, and maps out coverage gap.

Williamstown Select Board Launches Residential Tax Exemption Review, Fills Housing Authority Seat

Williamstown Select Board opens door to residential property tax exemption that could cut bills for 75 percent of full-time homeowners.

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