The Affordable Housing Trust creates, preserves, and enhances affordable housing in Williamstown.
The Ag Comm supports commercial and non-commercial agriculture and other farming activities.
BRPC works to enhance regional resilience and quality of life in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)’s operations are overseen by an advisory board made up of one member from each community served by the agency.
The Board of Assessors values all real and personal properties using standardized data collection and appraisal procedures.
The Board of Health inspects, monitors, and advises on public health concerns.
Registers voters, maintains voter lists, processes absentee ballots, and oversees election-related filings and recounts.
The READI Committee advises the Select Board on policies and issues relating to creating a more inclusive and equitable community.
The CPC administers funds from Community Preservation Act for projects related to community housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation.
The Con Comm manages Town owned conservation lands and administers the Massachusetts Wetlands and Rivers Protection Act.
Regrants funds from the Mass Cultural Council to support local arts and humanities initiatives.
The Finance Committee considers the relative need, impact, and timing of town expenditures and the effect each will have on the financial position of the Town.
The Historical Commission reviews projects for compliance with the Demolition Delay Bylaw.
The HWQD handles sewage for residents of North Adams, Williamstown, and Clarksburg.
The Housing Authority is responsible for providing fair and safe housing to eligible families and individuals.
The Library Trustees oversee the activities and operations of the Milne Public Library.
The Mobile Home Rent Control Board regulates rents and standards for use or occupancy of mobile home park accommodations.
The Town Moderator chairs Annual and Special Town Meetings. The Moderator also appoints members to the Finance Committee.
A volunteer group that advises the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on managing Mount Greylock State Reservation
The MGRSD School Committee functions to create a community of learners working together in a safe and challenging learning environment.
The Municipal Scholarship Committee oversees the granting of scholarships to residents who will be attending colleges or vocational/technical schools.
NBSWMD is a collaboration of a 14 member municipalities within Western Massachusetts providing information and resources about recycling.
The Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District oversees the functioning of a regional trade high school, McCann Technical School.
The Planning Board oversees the long-term land use patterns of Williamstown through the Zoning Bylaw, Subdivision Rules, and Comprehensive Planning process.
The Select Board monitors the activities of the municipal government and Town Manager.
A unique and collaborative local effort to both conserve our forests and support our region’s rural, land-based economy
The Zoning Board hears and decides petitions arising from the application of Williamstown’s Zoning Bylaws and the Sign Bylaw.