Department of Public Works

The Williamstown Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for maintaining and improving the town’s infrastructure to ensure public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for residents.

The Department’s core functions include:

  • Road maintenance and storm water management, including paving, surface sealing, pothole repairs, gravel road maintenance, snow and ice control, general upkeep of public streets and sidewalks, and streetlight maintenance.
  • Water and sewer services, which involves overseeing water distribution, sewer systems, and related infrastructure.
  • Parks and Cemetery care and operation, including maintaining public green spaces, burial operations, recreation, and parks.
  • Transfer Station operations, including managing solid waste and recycling services for participating residents.
  • Facilities Management, such as providing maintenance, repair, and operational oversight for town-owned buildings and structures.

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Invitation to Bid – Winter Road Sand

The Town of Williamstown is requesting to receive sealed bids for the provision of up to 2500 tons of winter road sand during the period of November 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Town will receive bids until 1:00 PM on Monday September 28, 2026.

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September 10, 2026
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Phone
(413) 597-8366
Address:

675 Simonds Road
Williamstown, MA 01267

Hours
Staff
Craig Clough, Director
(413) 597-8363
Barbara Columbus, Office Manager
(413) 597-8366
David Caron, Water/Sewer Superintendent
(413) 597-8362
Justin Olansky, Highway Superintendent
(413) 597-8364
Marilyn Kirby, Margaret Lindley Park
Jason Maynard, Transfer Station
Bob McCarthy, Tree Warden
Garret Wood, Parks and Cemetery
(413) 597-8380
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