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Historic preservation is often built on the generosity of people who quietly lend their skills to help protect the places that tell our community's story. This month, the Williams-Boltwood House was fortunate to experience exactly that. During one of our recent volunteer work parties, we uncovered twelve original wrought-iron gutter brackets that had likely been removed from the house years ago. After spending decades exposed to the elements and buried among debris, the brack

This past Monday marked another milestone for the Williams-Boltwood House neighborhood as Williams Drive underwent repaving. The work was carried out by a crew from All States Materials Group (a.k.a. Warner Brothers Paving). The Williams-Boltwood House , built in 1779, stands as a testament to the rich history of the region. The ongoing renovations by the Williams-Boltwood House Trust are not just about preserving an old building; they are about creating a community space and

Before (left) and after (right). GOSHEN, MA - In April of this year, the Williams-Boltwood House Trust (WBHT) was notified that we had received a $10,000 matching grant from the 1772 Foundation, working in partnership with Preservation Massachusetts to help replace our rusting and leaking corrugated metal roof. Only 15 grants of this kind were issued by this partnership throughout the state in 2025. Looking down on the roof before and after installation. Preservation Massa