Williamstown Drops CodeRED, Launches AlertWilliamstown Emergency Notification System
The town rolled out AlertWilliamstown on Friday, replacing the long-running CodeRED platform with a new Regroup-powered mass notification system that will serve as the official channel for emergency alerts and general community communications.
TOWN HALL
AlertWilliamstown is now the town's primary tool for reaching residents by phone, text, and email during emergencies and for routine community updates. The Regroup-powered system takes over all functions previously handled by CodeRED. Residents who had registered with CodeRED should check the town's website at williamstownma.gov to confirm they are enrolled in the new platform and will continue to receive alerts. The town posted the launch announcement Friday evening.
Also underway: the town's mandated Cyclical Inspection Program is sending Data Collectors to a selection of residential properties throughout June and July. The visits are routine assessments designed to update property record cards on file with the town. Residents whose homes are selected are asked to allow the Data Collector inside to verify the information. The program is not connected to enforcement; it is a standard records-maintenance exercise required under state assessment rules.
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COMING UP
- **Wednesday, June 17:** The Hoosac Water Quality District meets at 4 p.m. at 667 Simonds Rd. The Affordable Housing Trust meets at 6 p.m. at 31 North St., with Zoom participation and live streaming on WilliNet and Spectrum Cable Channel 1303. - **Thursday, June 18:** The Williamstown Fire District Finance Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom only. Note that the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting that had been scheduled for 7 p.m. June 18 has been **cancelled**. - **Friday, June 19:** Town Hall offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth. - **Monday, June 22:** The Select Board meets at 7 p.m. at 31 North St. (hybrid, with Zoom participation and live streaming on WilliNet and Spectrum Channel 1303). - **Wednesday, June 24:** The Williamstown Housing Authority meets at 8:30 a.m. at 35 Adams Rd. The Williamstown Fire District Prudential Committee meets at 4 p.m. at 580 Main St. (hybrid with Zoom). - **Thursday, June 25:** The Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. (hybrid, with Zoom and WilliNet/Spectrum streaming).