Williamstown Fire District Panel OKs 10% Station Cost CutThe committee that oversees the Fire District on Wednesday agreed to lower by 10 percent its request to voters to fund a new station on Main Street. Williamstown Fire District to Seek $25M for Station ProjectThe committee that oversees the town's fire district Thursday approved warrant article language seeking authority to borrow up to $25 million to build a new station on Main Street. Williamstown Fire District Sets February Date for Station VoteFire District officials Wednesday decided to reschedule to Feb. 28 a special district meeting to approve a bond to construct a new fire station. Williamstown Fire District Seeking TreasurerThe Williamstown Fire District is in the market for a new treasurer after Cory Thurston announced at last week's Prudential Committee meeting that he plans to step down from the office. Williamstown's COOL Committee Pushes Fire District on Station Design ProcessMembers of an environmental action group Wednesday pressed the fire district to incorporate the advocates into the early planning for a new fire station on Main Street. Adams Fire District OKs Articles Related to Greylock Glen ProjectThe Fire District voted affirmatively on two articles Monday night that will move forward the Greylock Glen project. Williamstown Fire District Looks at Recruitment NeedThe advisory committee also suggested that the district find more creative ways to catch the interest of potential firefighters — anything from "job fair" type events at the station to competitive fitness tests. Against Backdrop of Major Fires, Williamstown District Holds Annual MeetingThe Williamstown Fire District held its annual meeting on Tuesday, and the dozen or so voters in attendance passed all items on the nine-article warrant unanimously and without discussion. Williamstown Prudential Committee OK's Contract for Station Project ManagerThe contract anticipates a total project budget of $10 million and a total fee to Colliers of just more than $311,000 with construction expected to be completed in August 2023. |