 Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' ConcernThe Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter. Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Hones Report, RecommendationsThe Charter Review Committee on Thursday neared completion of a final report it plans to submit to the Select Board on Jan. 22. Recall Provision Among Changes Contemplated for Williamstown CharterThe Williamstown Charter, roughly the equivalent of a constitution for state and federal government, has not changed much since it was adopted in 1956. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Weighs Electronic Voting, Dual Town MeetingsNo clear consensus emerged among the committee members on two issues that are less about the charter, the foundational document of town government, and more about the mechanics of the annual town meeting. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Looking at Wide Range of IssuesThe committee finalized a list of questions that it wants to send out to current members of boards and committees in town. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Meets with ConsultantsThe Charter Review Committee on Thursday heard a largely favorable review of the current document that establishes the structure of town government. Adams Government Review Committee Discusses Boards, CommitteesAs part of its ongoing charter review, the General Government Review Committee looked at town boards and committees this week, trying to determine their ideal functions and purpose. Williamstown Committee Begins Review of Town CharterThe town's first Charter Review Committee began its work on Thursday with a reminder of what its mission is and, as importantly, what it is not.  Adams Considers Reducing Size of Finance CommitteeThe committee voted Tuesday to suggest the Board of Selectmen add the change to a special town meeting warrant. Town Administrator Jay Green said there should be a special town meeting sometime in mid-November. Williamstown Select Board Finalizes Charge for Charter Review PanelThe Select Board on Monday approved the marching orders for the first comprehensive charter in more than six decades. Williamstown Select Board Forming Charter Review CommitteeA month after town meeting took small steps to amend the town charter, the Select Board is commissioning a full-scale review of the 1956 document that provides the structure for much of town government. Adams Government Review Committee Debates Town Meeting, Finance CommitteeThe General Government Review Committee officially began its review of the town's charter on Wednesday, as members debated the structure of the annual town meeting and the Finance Committee. Adams General Government Review Committee Creates Working PlanThe General Government Review Committee has created a working plan for the next several months as it continues working on updating the town charter. |
