The Williamsburg Planning Board held a public hearing on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning changes designed to align local code with Massachusetts Chapter 150, Sections 7 and 8 of the 2024 Acts. The amendments clarify parking requirements and address non-conforming lot situations. Chair Steve
Planning Board reviews comprehensive plan maps and text, advances revisions. Chair Steve Smith led the board through the first final draft of the town's comprehensive plan, incorporating proposed additions, deletions, and text changes in consultation with the Comprehensive Advisory Committee and JM
Williamsburg library trustees green-light exterior projects at Meekins. The board unanimously approved placement of two raised demonstration garden beds by the Burgy Farm and Garden group and two locked boxes for the Williamsburg Adventure Challenge scavenger program, both contingent on ADA
Energy Committee moved toward a June 1 Town Meeting vote on the Specialized Stretch Code. The Committee submitted warrant documents and scheduled a May 4 public information session. It also addressed a 60,000 dollar Green Communities Grant for Dunphy School controls optimization awaiting Department
The Williamsburg Water & Sewer Commission approved a revised sewer connection for Beaverbrook Building. The trustees of Beaverbrook had applied for a tie-in to the town's sewer system; their initial plan was rejected before they resubmitted a revised plan that won approval. The Commission also
Planning Board unanimously backs ADU zoning revisions for April 27 hearing. Chair Steve Smith, with members Tariq Abu-Jaber, Holly Hendricks, Darlene Stone Adair, Podge Thomas, and Eric Schmitt present (Jean O'Neil absent), approved the motion filed by Stone Adair and seconded by Thomas to present
Williamsburg Conservation Commission continued hearings and scheduled a site visit for enforcement action. The Commission met April 1 with commissioners Joe Rogers, Melinda McCall, and Rachel Prouty to address unpermitted wetland clearing at 79 South Street near Unquomonk Brook; a site visit is set
Williamsburg Selectmen unanimously appoint Town Administrator, award greenway contract. The board approved a three-year employment agreement with Thomas Bernard, effective April 16, 2026, and awarded a $1,992,646.50 contract to Western Earthworks for the South Main Street portion of the Mill River
Water Commission rejected sewer connection for 40-unit affordable housing development. Housing and Community Development Corporation representatives Faith Williams and Dave Christopolis sought the sewer tie-in but cannot proceed without municipal access. The Commission cited contractual limits on
Planning Board unanimously endorses Jim Forster as alternate member. Chair Steve Smith reported speaking with the Select Board about the addition, with Forster having volunteered for the post; final appointment authority rests with the Select Board. The board also moved an ADU Zoning bylaw revision