Williamstown Launches Free Wednesday Fitness Classes for July

Williamstown enters the July Fourth holiday stretch with free fitness classes, a swim closure, and reduced Town Clerk hours. Starting next Wednesday, the town is offering free 7:30 a.m. workouts at the outdoor Fitness Court every Wednesday through July — no registration required. The Ma…

Fire District Finance Committee Advances Old Firehouse Sale, Calls for Environmental Study

Williamstown Fire District Finance Committee moves toward selling its old firehouse but slows down to assess environmental and strategic risks.

Margaret Lindley Park Swimming Area Closed Indefinitely Over Bacterial Levels

Margaret Lindley Park swimming area is closed indefinitely after bacterial testing failed on June 24, shutting down Williamstown's public swimming spot heading into the July 4 holiday week. Community and Economic Development Director Andrew Groff and Town Clerk Nicole Beverly both appea…

Town Clerk's Office Shifts to Half-Day Hours Through June 29

Town Clerk's Office cuts to half-days through June 29 as Beverly's Citizens Academy talk goes online. Town Clerk Nicole Beverly's Citizens Academy presentation — a walkthrough of her office's many functions — is now available to stream via WilliNet, even as her office shifts to shortene…

Select Board Accepts Williams College's $2 Million Water Street Offer, 4-1

Williamstown Select Board votes 4-1 to accept Williams College's $2 million offer for a long-vacant Water Street lot. The board approved the revised bid at its June 22 meeting, with Secretary Shana Dixon casting the lone dissenting vote.

This Week in Williamstown: Jun 15 - Jun 21

3 stories from Williamstown News this week.

Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

One Williamstown obituary was recorded for the week of June 15–21, 2026: Yarter, Paul Edward, age 82, of Williamstown, who died June 16, 2026, survived by two children and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were handled by Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home.

Williamstown Cultural District Opens Eyes on Art Town Submissions Through July 6

Williamstown's Cultural District opens a three-week window for local artists this Tuesday, anchoring a busy few days that includes a Juneteenth town closure Friday and a public civics session tomorrow night. The Williamstown Cultural District is accepting submissions through July 6 for …

Williamstown Closes Friday for Juneteenth, Directs Residents to Three Celebrations

Williamstown marks Juneteenth with closures and community events this week. Town offices will shut down Friday, June 19, in observance of the federal holiday, with residents directed to Juneteenth programming at the Milne Public Library, the Clark Art Institute, and the Williamstown His…

This Week in Williamstown: Jun 8 - Jun 14

5 stories from Williamstown News this week.