Williamstown Observes Juneteenth Holiday
Town offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at The Milne Public Library, The Clark Art Institute, and the Williamstown Historical Museum.
Town Launches AlertWilliamstown, New Official Emergency Notification System
AlertWilliamstown, a new mass notification system powered by Regroup, replaces CodeRED as the Town’s official platform for emergency alerts and community notifications.
One-Lane Traffic on Northern Route 7 Through June
A section of Route 7 near the Vermont border will be one lane with temporary stoplight signals while MassDOT repairs a slope failure.
Town of Williamstown Awarded Grant to Build Municipal Fiber Optic Network
The Town of Williamstown has been awarded $454,181 through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Fiber Grant Program to construct a town-owned fiber optic network connecting major municipal buildings and schools across the community.
Williamstown Launches the 1776 Self-Guided History Tour
The Historical Commission partners with Williamstown Historical Museum to offer a 1776 Self-Guided tour of the Town. Join in by driving to the sites or virtually from a comfy chair.
Margaret Lindley Park Tree Removal
A few of the great hemlock trees were sick with Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. The trees have been removed. Please stay out of the roped-off area to let the grass grow.
Free Adult (55+) Fall Prevention Classes
The Williamstown Council on Aging is offering free fall prevention classes for adults 55 and older this summer.
Outdoor Watering Restriction Now in Effect
Until further notice, non-essential outdoor watering is prohibited between 9 am and 5 pm. And watering outside the restricted time is by hand-held hose only.
Transfer Station Permit Stickers Available Starting June 1
Purchase a new sticker starting June 1, 2026. Affix the sticker to any driver’s side window by July 1.
Council on Aging Calendar Updates
Learn about outdoor fitness and new memory technology.