Hubbardston MA – June 2026 News
Hubbardston is entering a period of reflection following the loss of a key municipal figure, even as it maintains the continuity of its essential public works projects.
The Legacy of Jeffrey Williams
The town is mourning the passing of Select Board Chairman Jeffrey L. Williams, who died on June 2 at age 83. A career educator and long-term public servant, Williams was the architect of Hubbardston’s recent era of stability. His passing leaves a significant void in the town’s executive leadership just as it enters a new fiscal cycle.
Infrastructure and Public Access
Public works projects remain on track despite the loss of leadership. The town is seeking public comment on a Chapter 91 application for a new floating fishing pier at the Comet Pond boat ramp. Meanwhile, the Burnshirt River Bridge reconstruction continues to necessitate detours on Route 68, representing a critical long-term investment in the town’s transit capacity.
Municipal Logistics
The Annual Town Election results have been finalized, providing a new cohort of leaders to carry forward Williams’ legacy. Additionally, the town’s “Metal Recycling Day” was a successful environmental initiative, held in conjunction with the town-wide yard sale to divert tons of scrap metal from the waste stream.