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
The Williamsburg Council on Aging reaffirmed Daria D'Arienzo as Interim Chair through July 2026. Chris Flory was confirmed as a full voting member. The board highlighted a critical shortage of volunteer drivers for seniors' medical appointments; interested volunteers should contact Joy Moore at
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
Williamsburg Energy Committee approved $60,000 budget for a Dunphy School green energy project. The committee confirmed the budget for the school's Green Community Awards project, which includes controls optimization work. Members advanced plans for a public listening session on building codes and
Williamsburg Library Trustees unanimously approve fiscal year 2027 budget request of $263,515. Director Beverly Bullock will present a Memorandum of Understanding to the Select Board on March 31 regarding her contract. The board has identified candidate Tom Bodo for the open trustee seat, requiring
Williamsburg Finance Committee reviewed the FY27 budget and departmental operations in a March 19 meeting. Chair Amy Bisbee and all nine committee members reviewed Treasurer/Collector and Library budget spreadsheets, with Interim Town Administrator Elizabeth Van Iderstine conducting a line-by-line
Williamsburg Select Board unanimously approved a Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program application and revised Chapter 61 Right of First Refusal guidelines. Board members Chair Denise Banister, William Sayre, and Paul Wetzel also voted unanimously to remove a "No Parking" restriction at Bridge and
Planning Board refines Comprehensive Plan strategies with June completion target. Chair Steve Smith presided over discussion of Theme 4 tactics led by Jenn Goldson of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, with board members categorizing strategies as "keep" or "remove." The board also flagged
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