Take Part in Local Government

Take part in local government and help shape the future of our community!

Williamstown has several elected board and committee seats open this year:

Current Elected Vacancies:

There are three weeks left before nomination papers + 30 signatures are due on Tuesday, March 24.

Interested? Stop by the Town Clerk’s Office — they’re happy to walk you through the process and answer questions. Your voice matters!

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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.

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Thomas Street Water Main Replacement

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.

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Vote in the State Primary Election

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.

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Community Liaison Positions Available

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.

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