Several towns in Massachusetts have adopted senior means tested tax programs but they aren't all the same.

At a recent joint Select Board – Finance Committee meeting, the conversation veered toward a discussion about 'growth' as a means to...

On Monday, September 11, the Williamstown Select Board held its annual Tax Classification Public Hearing. Each year at the hearing, the...

Recently a study by Dr. Christopher Berry, of the Harris School of Public Policy, at the University of Chicago, got me thinking about...

This year at Town Meeting you'll vote on 2 Warrant Articles (#22 and #23) designed to encourage more compact development in our existing...

The Planning Board is bringing a few proposals (Articles 20-24) to Town Meeting in May that are designed to help encourage opportunities...

Manufactured homes are important source of affordable housing. At 35-45% lower in cost per square foot compared to a stick-built house,...

I've been thinking about neighborhoods lately. What makes a good one? What makes us feel part of a community? How do they influence our...

I wrote this letter to the Berkshire Eagle in September 2022; it's still relevant today. To the editor: While property owners in most...

For the past year, a team of 11 community members have been working to develop a comprehensive plan, Envisioning Williamstown 2035, that...

On Friday, March 31, I participated in Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) Anti-Poverty forum. My takeaways from the forum -...

We've all heard about housing issues in Williamstown. 'There are too few rental units.' 'People that work here can't afford to live in...