ZBA approves Clark addition and tree removal
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit and development plan for the Clark's new gallery wing.
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of October 15, 2026
WILLIAMSTOWN — The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit and development plan for the Clark's new gallery wing. The board granted the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute permission to remove one tree over 24 inches in diameter for a 14,725-square-foot addition with 6,225 square feet of new gallery space. Charlie Labatt of Gauntland Associates said construction could start in January, with opening targeted for fall 2028.
The board also approved a 16-square-foot freestanding sign at 130 Water Street for Green River Financial Services and a signage package for the Williams College Museum of Art.
In the full story:
- Green River Financial Services sign
- Williams College Museum of Art signage
- Clark Art Institute: Davidian wing special permit and development plan review
- Other business
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report: 745 words
Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of October 15, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.
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