diversity, equity and inclusion

Stephanie Boyd

Oct 20, 20235 min read

Williamstown CARES is here!

On Monday, October 16, 2023, Kerry Nicoll, PhD, presented to the Select Board the final report of the CARES (Community Assessment...

Stephanie Boyd

Sep 12, 20234 min read

What I said...at the Tax Hearing

On Monday, September 11, the Williamstown Select Board held its annual Tax Classification Public Hearing. Each year at the hearing, the...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Smart Growth: Multi-unit housing

This year at Town Meeting you'll vote on 2 Warrant Articles (#22 and #23) designed to encourage more compact development in our existing...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 28, 20232 min read

Let's get smaller, Article 24

The Planning Board is bringing a few proposals (Articles 20-24) to Town Meeting in May that are designed to help encourage opportunities...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 20, 20232 min read

Appreciating Manufactured Housing

Manufactured homes are important source of affordable housing. At 35-45% lower in cost per square foot compared to a stick-built house,...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 19, 20232 min read

Neighborhoods

I've been thinking about neighborhoods lately. What makes a good one? What makes us feel part of a community? How do they influence our...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 16, 20232 min read

Should we rethink property tax?

I wrote this letter to the Berkshire Eagle in September 2022; it's still relevant today. To the editor: While property owners in most...

Stephanie Boyd

Apr 7, 20232 min read

Envisioning Williamstown 2035, join in!

For the past year, a team of 11 community members have been working to develop a comprehensive plan, Envisioning Williamstown 2035, that...

Stephanie Boyd

Mar 21, 20234 min read

diversity, equity and inclusion

At the August 2020 Town Meeting, Williamstown, I was proud to support, Article 36, Not in our County and Article 37, Equity Pledge that...