Community Advisory Committee
The Williamstown Fire District's Community Advisory Committee was established in mid-2020 to provide access to and input from the community at large. It comprises seven community members selected to provide a broad range of individual perspectives. While the committee has no authority per se, it can make recommendations to the Fire District as well as support (or not) decisions by the Fire District and/or Prudential Committee. The committee meets periodically to hear updates on Fire District plans, including the new fire station. The committee considers all aspects Fire District operations, including staffing, capital equipment, and operations. It functions purely as an advisory group, but may advocate for changes in Fire District plans and practices, and may advocate for community support on behalf of the Fire District.
The Community Advisory Committee meets periodically when needed.
Meetings will be posted on the District Calendar and shared on social media.
Due to COVID-19 meetings will be held on ZOOM - Click button for zoom link.
Community Advisory Committee Members
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Jeffrey Thomas
Chairman of Committee
Jeffrey Thomas is a 16 year resident of Williamstown. He has served as a municipal volunteer on the Community Preservation Committee, the Economic Development Committee, and the Board of Selectmen. Jeffrey is the Executive Director of Lever, a startup accelerator focused on regional job creation.
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Markus Burns
Bio here.
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Susan Schnecki
Susan has lived in South Williamstown for about 54 years. Retired from office work in Music Dept. of Williams College. Have two grown children who graduated from Mount Greylock High.
Currently on Board of Williamstown Historical Museum. Member of Williamstown Rural Lands. Served on Planning Board and Historical Commission in the past.
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Theresa Sawyer
Bio here.
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Larry Smallwood
Bio here.
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Craig Pedercini
Fire Department Chief
Bio here.