Before we dive in: a warm welcome to our many new subscribers—thank you for joining us after last week’s post on the HWQD! We’re thrilled to have you here.

At Civics Corner, we aim to cover all Williamstown-related civic news as promptly and clearly as possible. But more importantly, we’re here to help you get involved beforedecisions are made—so you can make your voice heard, not just catch up afterward.

And there’s a lot happening this week!

Get Involved: Open Seats on Boards & Committees

See the full list of vacancies here.

Curious what each board or committee actually does? Here’s an overview of roles and responsibilities.

Meetings this Week 

MONDAY, JUNE 9

2 PM – Historical Commission Meeting

Location: Town Hall [Full Agenda PDF]

Agenda Highlights:

• New historical sites under consideration—especially ones recognizing African American and Native American histories [Site List Here]

7 PM – Select Board Meeting

Location: Town Hall (Hybrid) | [Zoom Link] | [Full Agenda PDF]

Agenda Highlights:

• Water & sewer warrant ($202,812.97)
• Appointment: Elise Leduc-Fleming to Woodlands Partnership of NW Mass
• Ongoing Updates:
  • DIRE Committee
  • Affordable Housing Trust

NOTE: This is the first meeting of our newly elected Select Board. They are already aware of the ongoing HWQD questions regarding Biosolid disposal, but if you are interested in this issue this is a great meeting to attend. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

4 PM – Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)

Location: BRTA Headquarters, Pittsfield [Full Agenda Here]

5:30 PM Milne Public Library Trustees

Location: Milne Library [Full Agenda]

7 PM – Planning Board Meeting (Hybrid)

Location: Municipal Building | [Full Agenda]

Agenda Highlight:

• Tree Warden Public Hearing: Tree removals proposed by National Grid (Scenic Roads Act)| [Notice]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

🚫 No town meetings scheduled

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

7–9 PM – Zoning Board of Appeals

Location: Town Hall (Hybrid—note: meeting link currently not working on town website)

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

3 PM – Woodlands Partnership Municipal Finance Subcommittee

Location: Virtual [Full Agenda]

Email Liza Hayden for link: lhayden@newenglandforestry.org 

We’ll be attending a few of these and will share highlights in next week’s roundup.

Stay informed, stay engaged—Civics Corner

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