Williamstown named among nation's best places to live for 2026
Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin has directed a change to the primary ballot colors for the 2026 elections, the town announced Thursday, while Williamstown separately earned a spot on a national ranking of top U.S. places to live.
TOWN HALL
The Town Clerk's Office confirmed Thursday that new ballot colors have been ordered by Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin ahead of the 2026 primary and general elections. The town's announcement did not specify the new colors themselves, but residents should expect the change when primary ballots are distributed later this year.
The office reiterated that vote-by-mail applications for the 2026 elections are due to the Town Clerk's office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Williamstown's Agricultural Commission continues to promote its "Farms for the Future" video presentation, spotlighting local farming initiatives and the future of agriculture in town, according to the town's News Flash feed.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"12 Best Places To Call Home In The United States In 2026" — Williamstown was named among a dozen U.S. towns highlighted for quality of life in a new national ranking, according to World Atlas. The piece groups Williamstown alongside towns including Cooperstown, New York, and Staunton, Virginia, though specific criteria for the honor were not detailed in the available preview (read it at https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/12-best-places-to-call-home-in-the-united-states-in-2026.html).
COMING UP
National Night Out takes place Tuesday, August 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Spruces, Main Street.
The Select Board meets Thursday, August 6, from 8 to 10 p.m., streaming on Willinet.org and Spectrum TV Channel 1303.
The Planning Board meets Tuesday, August 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. in a hybrid format at 31 North St. and via Zoom.
The Conservation Commission meets Thursday, August 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., also in hybrid format at 31 North Street.
Vote-by-mail applications for the 2026 elections are due to the Town Clerk's office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.