The Community Development Department is made up of three offices—Building, Health, and Land Use & Planning—that work together to support Williamstown’s long‑term vitality. Our work includes economic development and business retention, inspection services, conservation of natural resources, land‑use planning, permitting, housing initiatives, transportation planning, and grant management.
We provide staffing support to many of Williamstown’s boards and commissions. All of our efforts align with the Town’s most current planning documents, including the Envisioning Williamstown 2035, A Comprehensive Plan, the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Thinking about opening a business? Renovating your home? Constructing something new?
Located on the third floor of Town Hall, Community Development staff are here to help anyone explore a change in how their land or buildings may be used.
Whether a project is large or small, we help residents, businesses, and property owners understand relevant regulations and navigate a permitting process that is simple, fair, and equitable for all. If you have general questions or are just beginning to explore an idea, we encourage you to reach out through the contact form provided here.
Using this form will send a message to the designated department contact.
Williamstown has received an $86,144 grant from the Commonwealth’s Seasonal Communities Grant Program. It’s the Town’s first award since Town Meeting voted to join the
New traffic counting devices – cameras and strips – are gathering data to help design process for Main Street Complete Streets project. No identifying information about any individual, vehicle, or license plate is recorded.
Andrew Groff spoke at the May 2026 meeting of the Citizens Academy. Watch the Willinet video recording!
31 North Street, Third Floor
Williamstown, MA 01267
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
