Massachusetts Berkshire County
Williamstown
A town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — population 7,663 as of 2022.
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News in Williamstown
College implements new standardized staff compensation framework
The College is implementing a new staff compensation framework, which will re-define base compensation and benefits, institute a clarified staff hiring process, and standardize staff job descriptions. The updated policies come as a result of a yearlong staff compensation study…
Education
College publishes annual security report, WPD considers increased Hoxsey presence
The College released the 2026 edition of its annual Security and Fire Safety Report yesterday. The report includes data on crimes committed on campus in 2025 that the College is required to disclose under the Clery Act. The rates of most crimes remained consistent with past…
Public Safety
‘STRIKE!’: Student-led protests confronted the government and the College in 1969, 1970
For two weeks, “VOTE” banners in honor of National Voter Registration Day have adorned Chapin Hall. Almost 60 years ago, in 1970, the same building was plastered instead with the word “STRIKE!” At the time, students were protesting against the Vietnam War. The year prior,…
Education
We misunderstand environmentalism: It should be about creating more, not less
In an op-ed, William Rudolph offers a new definition for environmentalism and how the College should approach sustainability.
General
Inaugural Williamstown Jazz Festival brings world-renowned musicians to campus
The Town welcomed its first-ever jazz festival from Sept. 11-13, featuring an impressive lineup of world-renowned performers including trombonist Steve Turre, pianist Connie Han, jazz band The Cookers, Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer, and musicians from the local jazz scene.
Creatives & Arts
Women’s soccer surges to a 3-1 victory against Amherst
No. 18 women’s soccer (5-1-0, 5-1-0 NESCAC) took a 3-1 victory over the Amherst Mammoths (3-4-0, 0-4-0 NESCAC) at Cole Field on Saturday. After conceding an equalizer early in the second half, the Ephs quickly regained their lead to secure the victory during “Beat Amherst…
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See & do
- '62 Center for Theatre and Dance
- Chandler Athletic Center
- Clark Art Institute
- CRISP Catering
- Five Corners Historic District
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Williamstown by the numbers
- Median age
- 37.5
- Households
- 3,229
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $106,650
- Median house value
- $437,100