NEWS
Early Voting & Voter Registration Schedule — 2026 Elections
Williamstown residents can vote early in person ahead of the September 1 Primary and November 3 General Election. See dates, hours, and voter registration deadlines.
Williamstown Adds Electric Utility Van to Municipal Fleet
The Department of Public Works has purchased a fully electric utility van for facilities staff to use while traveling between municipal building locations.
First Issue of ConnectWilliamstown Is Out!
Your monthly newsletter of municipal happenings and community news in the Town of Williamstown, MA.
Massachusetts Emergency Order Classifies Kratom as a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Kratom is widely sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, and gas stations. The state has taken an emergency action to address public health concerns associated with kratom products and their availability within Massachusetts.
Announcing Early Voted Ballots Opening Sessions
The Town of Williamstown will be opening early voted ballots on August 26 and 27. Observers who register ahead of time are welcome to attend the sessions.
Williamstown Voters Establish an Agricultural Preservation Fund
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.