Williamstown Community Chest 98th Annual Meeting

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Community Chest announced its 98th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at The Williams Inn, 101 Spring Street.  
 
The meeting's agenda includes election of Community Chest board members and officers, a brief review of highlights of the year, a report on the results of the 2024-2025 annual fundraising campaign, and an update on new initiatives.
 
Karen Baumbach, executive director of Ecu-Health Care, and Christopher McLaughlin, executive director of Elder Services of Berkshire County will share perspectives on "Navigating Health Care Infrastructure." Ecu-Health Care and Elder Services are two of the nineteen member agencies receiving annual financial support from the proceeds of the Chest's community fundraising campaign.
 
There is no charge for attending the event.  A continental breakfast will be available for all attendees.
 
Seating is limited and persons interested in attending should contact the Community Chest office, 458-2443 or info@WilliamstownCommunityChest.org
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Williamstown Select Board Candidates Answer Questions

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — While three seats on the Select Board will be on the ballot at the May 13 annual town election, just one seat is contested.
 
Longtime board member Jane Patton is opposed by Shana Dixon, chair of the town's Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity Committee, to fill out the remaining year of a three-year term vacated last year by Andrew Hogeland, who moved out of the area.
 
iBerkshires.com asked the two candidates a series of questions about their priorities and philosophies. Their responses are below. 
 
The Williamstown League of Women Voters is also hosting a forum with Dixon and Patton, moderated by Jennifer Howlett, on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. It will air on Willinet. 
 
The deadline to register to vote in the town election and participate in the May 22 annual town meeting is Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m.
 

QUESTION 1

After a couple years of relatively low to negligible increases in the property tax rate, Williamstown at this year's town meeting will be asked to approve a spending plan that will significantly raise the levy. As one of five people who would be responsible for directing the town manager, do you feel that the town side of the budget is too high, too low or right-sized to provide the services that residents need? If your answer is too high or too low, what sorts of changes would you recommend the manager make?
 
DIXON
As a town, we face real needs — from maintaining infrastructure to ensuring public services remain strong and equitable. If the proposed budget reflects a thoughtful investment in those priorities, I'm open to supporting it. As of right now, I feel that the budget is right-sized.
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