Williamstown opened early-voted ballots for observer review Aug. 26 and 27, ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary. Registered observers were welcome to attend the sessions at Town Hall, part of the town's preparation before Tuesday's election. In-person early voting continues Monday, Aug. …
Williamstown Select Board rejects every tax exemption, setting a single FY27 rate of $15.16 per $1,000. The board voted 5-0 four separate times, by roll call, denying the open space discount, residential exemption and small commercial exemption before maintaining a residential factor of 1.
Fifteen property transfers were recorded in Williamstown between July 24 and Aug. 22, but only two had a sale price recorded: $180,000 for 28 Bingham Street and $710,100 for 888 Hancock Road, the period's top recorded sale. Based on those two figures, the price range was $180,000 to $710,100 with a
Williamstown residents can begin casting ballots in person starting Monday for the September 1 State Primary, with the town offering five straight days of early voting and a hard deadline this week for anyone still hoping to vote by mail. In-person early voting runs August 24 through 28…
Williamstown Finance Committee hears fire chief's warning on apparatus costs, works through $21 million fire station bond.
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 Board of Health moves to get ahead of a statewide kratom ban rather than wait a year for state rules. Chair Devan Bartels said Massachusetts retailers, including Williamstown's, must pull kratom and 7-OH products by August 28 under Gov.
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…