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Planning Board approves ADU zoning changes for April hearing.

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

Conservation Commission continues hearings, schedules site visit on enforcement order.

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

Selectmen appoint new Town Administrator, greenway contractor, grant

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

Planning Board approves support for Jim Forster as alternate member.

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

Board of Selectmen approves zoning bylaw changes on accessory dwelling units.

Board of Selectmen heard departmental budget reviews and zoning amendments on March 17. Treasurer/Collector Sharon Strzegowski reported strong tax collection and requested a three percent salary increase for the Treasurer's Assistant; the board will consolidate the Treasurer and Collector positions