Williamstown Civics Corner

12/08/2025

Tonight at 7pm Planning board meeting.

The Select Board will meet at 7PM on Mon. 12/8/25. Watch LIVE on willinet.org, ch. 1303 or on our Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire apps.

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12/08/2025

Sad to hear Corey is leaving the store at 5 corners. Hopefully this will remain the small scale cafe/store that Corey helped to create and not another burger joint with the same old food found everywhere.

12/05/2025

The Richard DeMayo Mortgage Assistance Program may be used for house down payments and closing costs, qualifying prepaid items, insurance, property tax and necessary repairs. To apply, contact the Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust at [email protected]

The Richard DeMayo Mortgage Assistance Program may be used for house down payments and closing costs, qualifying prepaid items, insurance, property tax and necessary repairs. To apply, contact the Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust at [email protected]

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12/05/2025

The Williamstown Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program may be used for monthly rent, mortgage, arrears, and homeowners insurance.

The Williamstown Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program may be used for monthly rent, mortgage, arrears, and homeowners insurance. Apply at hearthway.org/hcec-intake-form

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12/03/2025

Hey cool cats! We have entered into the haze of the winter months...very light calendar for town government and very little energy here as we settle in for snowy days.

We will let you know if we spot anything but until then we will be by the fire.

11/20/2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Town of Williamstown has received a total of $835,000 in state grants to advance major community improvement and tourism initiatives in...

11/20/2025

https://civicscorner.org/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-store-at-five-corners-public-water-system/

WILLIAMSTOWN — A boil water advisory was issued for the public water system serving the Store at Five Corners and nearby connected properties, after routine testing detected E. coli contamination that exceeded state safety standards. According to information provided by the Town of Williamstown’...

11/20/2025

https://civicscorner.org/williamstown-joins-wave-of-towns-restricting-high-toxicity-rodenticides/

Great news for the town!

Town of Williamstown Government Milne Public Library Williamstown

The Town of Williamstown has adopted a new policy that prohibits the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) on all municipally-owned properties effective December 1, 2025. The policy, as reported on the town website here, applies to buildings, grounds, parks, open spaces and pub...

11/18/2025

Interesting things taking shape...

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be...

11/18/2025

We have been updating our resources page bit by bit...

Have a good local resource we should include? Let us know.

Williamstown Website - Our town website! It's being redone but it has useful information about how our town works and contact emails for almost everyone who works or volunteers for our town. BTW Berkshires - A hub for local stories — created and curated by a local journalist and oral historian

11/16/2025

🚨 Reminder! Want to understand who steps up when emergencies hit—and how our Town coordinates a response?
Don’t miss Session 5 of the Williamstown Citizens’ Academy with the League of Women Voters of Williamstown!

This week’s session dives into Emergency Management Services — what they actually do, how they prepare for storms and disasters, and how they help build resilience across our community. If you’ve ever wondered “Who handles this… and how?” this is the place to learn.

📅 THIS Tuesday, November 18
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Williamstown Library Community Room, 1095 Main St

This series is designed to strengthen local civic engagement by helping residents see how Town government really works — and how our local budget supports the essential services that keep Williamstown safe, informed, and prepared.

Whether you’re a longtime civic nerd or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, your participation matters. When more residents understand the systems that support our community, we all become more informed, resilient, and empowered.

Free and open to everyone!
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the Milne Public Library Williamstown, and the Town of Williamstown Government.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Milne Library website to learn more.

11/16/2025

Williamstown Steps Closer to Rat-Poison Ban as Local and State Efforts Align
https://civicscorner.org/williamstown-steps-closer-to-rat-poison-ban-as-local-and-state-efforts-align/

Resident Leslie Gura has provided Civics Corner with a follow up regarding the movement to ban the use of toxic rodenticides in Town.

Resident Leslie Gura has provided Civics Corner with a follow up regarding the movement to ban the use of toxic rodenticides in Town.