Williamstown DPW Adds Electric Van to Municipal Fleet

The Department of Public Works has added a fully electric utility van to Williamstown's municipal fleet, a purchase the town announced August 19 the same day it rolled out the first issue of a new monthly newsletter for residents.

TOWN HALL

The Department of Public Works purchased a fully electric utility van for facilities staff to use while traveling between municipal building locations, the town announced August 19. The addition gives facilities crews an emissions-free option for trips between town buildings.

The same day, the town released the first issue of ConnectWilliamstown, a new monthly newsletter rounding up municipal happenings and community news across town. Officials framed it as a regular channel for keeping residents up to date between meetings and press releases.

COMING UP

Several town boards meet in the coming week: the Williamstown Fire District Finance Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals both convene August 20, followed by a Historical Commission meeting August 21. Also on August 21, the Library Board of Trustees and Friends of the Library hold a strategic planning focus group session from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1095 Main St. The Select Board meets August 24, the Affordable Housing Trust meets August 25, and the Conservation Commission meets August 27.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.