Stay safe and cool this summer—thanks to a partnership between the Council on Aging and the Board of Health, five grant-funded air conditioners are available for eligible low-income residents age 60 and older who may be at higher risk during extreme heat. If you or someone you know could benefit, we encourage you to apply.
Please print and complete the application below and submit it in person at Town Hall, Third Floor, or by emailing Health Inspector Ruth Russell.
This is believed to be the first Agricultural Preservation Fund established by an Agricultural Commission under MGL Ch. 40, Sec. 8L (2016), which empowers Agricultural Commissions to play a role in protecting farms and farmland through grants, municipal appropriations, donations or farm lease income to be used to purchase farmland or conservation restrictions, pay local matches on Agricultural Preservation Restrictions, farmland planning, appraisals, due diligence, and other related purposes.
The Town Clerk’s office will close early at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
On Thursday and Friday, the Clerk’s office might need to close at 12:30 PM due to jury duty. Stay tuned here for updates.
The Treasurer’s Office is closed Tuesday through Thursday.
PARKING UPDATE (August 10, 2026): Thomas Street residents no longer need to move their vehicles to the First Baptist Church lot. If vehicle access or relocation becomes necessary, the Water Department will contact affected residents on an as-needed basis until further notice.
The State Primary Election takes place Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Williamstown Elementary School. See the specimen ballots as they will appear when you go to vote.
Veterans Services is launching the Hometown Heroes Banner Program to honor Williamstown’s veterans. Banners featuring each nominee’s name, branch of service, and photo will be displayed around town from Memorial Day through Veterans’ Day. Nominations are now open.
The Communities of Adams, Lanesborough, North Adams, and Williamstown are seeking up to six Community Liaisons to join a regional planning effort focused on preparing Northern Berkshire for future challenges, including flooding, extreme heat, severe storms, and other climate-related impacts.
