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Commission votes to pursue Municipal Climate Plan pilot grant; interview set for late January

Williamstown Planning Commission · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Williamstown was selected as a candidate for a nine-month Municipal Climate Plan Guide pilot; the commission voted to apply for the no-match grant (estimated $5,000) and the project team scheduled short interviews for Jan. 20 or Jan. 23.

Rich Turner told the commission that Williamstown had been identified as a candidate for a nine-month Municipal Climate Plan Guide pilot project that would help integrate climate considerations into the Town Plan. An interview was being scheduled for Jan. 20 or Jan. 23, and Rich said the project would bring energy and planning efforts together while also dovetailing with other planning tasks.

Commissioner David Traczyk moved to apply and pursue the Municipal Climate Plan Guide grant; Susan L. seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The commission recorded that the pilot is a no-town-match grant with an estimated amount of $5,000 and that CVRPC and state staff would lead the pilot work if awarded.