Select Board virtual Listening Session 2 – 3.17.21
Anne O'Connor & Jane Patton listened at 5:00pm, Wed. 3/17. Watch Listening Sessions live on TV ch 1303 (avail. after on willinet.org).
The Williamstown Board of Selectmen meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00pm. Watch them LIVE on WilliNet Channel 17. Previously recorded meetings air on WilliNet Channel 16.
Anne O'Connor & Jane Patton listened at 5:00pm, Wed. 3/17. Watch Listening Sessions live on TV ch 1303 (avail. after on willinet.org).
Select Board ratifies departure agreement with Town Manager. Town Manager outlines search process for interim WPD Chief. SB discusses time table/process for interim Town Manager search. Select Board shares Town Manager annual evaluation.
WPD interim-chief Advisory Search Comm. applicant deadline set for FRI, FEB 12. Interested citizens email Jason Hoch: jhoch@williamstownma.gov or selectboard@williamstownma.gov. Town to hire Brookline lawyer Judy Levenson to investigate past allegations of harassment & discrimination at WPD & to assess current conditions.
SB Chair Patton "alerts public" of complaint regarding employee conduct in "another Town department" resulting in 2 resignations by Town employees. "We are in the midst of an investigation." SB declines to identify the Town dept. or answer reporter questions about the nature of the complaint. Jeffrey Thomas to vacate his seat in May, leaving 1 year remaining of his Select Board term. Nomination papers will be available Feb. 1. Contact Town Clerk Nicole Pedercini at npederncini@williamstownma.gov if interested in running for "3 year Select Board seat w/ 1 year remaining" and a 3 year seat, currently held by Anne O'Connor. Local election day is Tues, May 11, 2021.