August 17, 20269:00 am - 10:00 am | Hybrid- 31 North Street, Williamstown, MA and Zoom | See more details
August 19, 2026
Board of Assessors
August 19, 202610:00 am - 11:00 am | 31 North Street, 2nd Floor Assessor's Office, Williamstown, MA 01267 | See more details
Williamstown Housing Authority
August 19, 202610:00 am - 11:00 am | 35 Adams Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Hoosac Water Quality District
August 19, 20264:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 667 Simonds Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Affordable Housing Trust
August 19, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Hybrid Meeting - In Person at 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA & Zoom Participation & Streamed Live on willinet.org, Broadcast Live on Spectrum Cable Channel 1303 | See more details
August 20, 2026
Williamstown Housing Authority- Special Meeting
August 20, 202612:00 pm - 1:00 pm | 35 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA 01267 | See more details
Zoning Board of Appeals
August 20, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Hybrid - In Person at 31 North Street and Zoom Participation & Streaming Live on willinet.org and Broadcast Live on Spectrum TV Channel 1303 | See more details
August 21, 2026
Historical Commission
August 21, 20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Community Meeting Room, 31 North Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 | See more details
August 22, 2026
Deadline to Register to Vote - State Primary 9/1/26
August 22, 20269:00 am - 5:00 pm | Town Clerk's Office - 31 North Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 | See more details
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 22, 20269:00 am - 1:00 pm | Town Clerk's Office - 31 North Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 | See more details
August 24, 2026
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 24, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pm | 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
BRPC North Berkshire Opioid Abatement Collaborative (OAC) Advisory Board
August 24, 20267:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Hybrid- North Adams Regional Hospital, 71 Hospital Street, North Adams, Clark House conference room or via ZOOM | See more details
Select Board
August 24, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Hybrid Meeting (31 North St. & Zoom Participation) & Streaming Live on Willinet.org and Broadcast Live on Spectrum TV Channel 1303 | See more details
August 25, 2026
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 25, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pm | 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Deadline for Town Clerk to Received Vote by Mail Applications
August 25, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Hybrid Meeting - In Person at 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA & Zoom Participation & Streamed Live on willinet.org, Broadcast Live on Spectrum Cable Channel 1303 | See more details
August 26, 2026
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 26, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pm | 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Williamstown Fire District - Prudential Committee
August 26, 20264:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Hybrid Meeting (580 Main Street, Williamstown & Zoom Participation) | See more details
August 27, 2026
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 27, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pm | 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Conservation Commission
August 27, 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Hybrid (In person & Zoom Meeting) & Streaming Live willinet.org & Spectrum TV Channel 1303 | See more details
August 28, 2026
In Person Early Voting - State Primary 9/1
August 28, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pm | 31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA | See more details
Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the Northern Berkshires
Current conditions: Smoke from wildfires to the north and west is affecting air quality in the northern Berkshires. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently above 100 — Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
Who’s most at risk:
Outdoor workers
Children and teens
Senior citizens
Adults with heart or lung disease
What to do
Limit time outdoors when possible
Avoid strenuous outdoor activity
Watch for symptoms of exposure, including:
Headaches
Burning eyes
Irritated throat or coughing
Difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Chest pain or asthma attacks
If you experience these symptoms, move indoors and seek medical attention if they persist or worsen.
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.
