2026 Williamstown Nomination Papers Available

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices in the Town of Williamstown are now available in the Town Clerk's office.
 
On May 12, 2026, at the Annual Town Election, voters will choose candidates for several town offices.
 
The ballot will include three Select Board seats (two for full three-year terms and one to finish the remaining year of a three-year term), two Library Trustee seats (each for three-year terms), one Housing Authority seat for a five-year term, and one Planning Board seat for a five-year term.
 
Candidates seeking to run for office must stop by Town Clerk, Nicole Beverly's Office to pick up nomination papers. 
 
Thirty (30) signatures are required. All signatures must be ink signatures; no electronic signatures are allowed.  Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Board of Registrars for certification no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Questions regarding running for town office can be addressed by reaching out to the Town Clerk's Office at nbeverly@williamstownma.gov or (413) 217-0356.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Classic New England Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a classic New England home with plenty of space for entertaining? Then this might be the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 153 Gale Road. 

This 1986 home has five bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, totaling 4,697 square feet, with just about three acres of land to enjoy.

The house features wood flooring throughout, two wood-burning fireplaces, two wood stoves, central air conditioning and a two-car attached garage.

Completing the property are owned solar panels, updated bathrooms, and a fully finished basement perfect for family fun, hanging out with friends, or time for yourself. Outside your cedar-shingled home, you can enjoy landscaped grounds, an expansive deck with a screened porch, and a custom fire pit. 

The house is on the market for $1,490,000.

We spoke to the listing agents from Burnham and Gold Real Estate Rebecca Cellana and Erin Scott. 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

This house is spectacular, with a sprawling traditional layout, and it is located right around the corner from the center of town.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?  

It could work perfectly as either a primary or secondary home.  It would also be great for someone who likes to entertain or host guests.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

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