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Spaghetti Dinner

FUNDRAISER Spaghetti Dinner on March 10, 2012 in Marian Hall at St Mary's Church at 32 Carroll Ave in Williamstown 3pm to 7pm Advance Tickets will be sold after all...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Catholic Daughter's Craft Show

Catholic Daughters Court 1808 of Williamstown is sponsoring their Second Annual Craft Show at St Mary's School in Assumpton Hall located at Main Street & Carroll...

Resolution or Goal?

A resolution – to decide firmly to do or not to do something. A goal – the result toward which effort is directed. It doesn’t matter what word you use. What matters is...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Williamstown, New Jersey with AmericanTowns Williamstown Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Gloucester County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Williamstown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Williamstown is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Williamstown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Williamstown area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New Jersey’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Williamstown in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in New Jersey is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Williamstown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Williamstown, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Tax Day!! Really?!

Right now you are probably drowning in tasks to do before Christmas and you can barely even think about your to-do’s for tomorrow, let alone next year, but now is a great time...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in New Jersey

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a New Jersey Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Williamstown Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving Done Easy!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that reminds all of us to be grateful for what we have – something that we can easily forget in the hustle and bustle of our lives....

The Power of a Single Vote - Williamstown Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Williamstown elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Halloween Doesn't Have to be Scary!

Getting ready for the Halloween hoopla can become very daunting. There are the costumes, the decorations, the candy, the parades, you name it! If you have more than one child,...

Gloucester County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Gloucester County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Gloucester County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for New Jersey NJ

New Jersey Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in New Jersey. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Williamstown and across the country. With...

Find New Jersey Corn Mazes - Get lost in a New Jersey haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for New Jersey NJ

We have the best New Jersey apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of New Jersey. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms...

Back to School for Williamstown - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Williamstown! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Getting Email Under Control

Some people prefer to only look at their emails at set times each day, for example from 9am to 10am and reply to /work on all of them during those set hours. If your business...

Spring Into Action

The warm weather is here and you can’t wait to start having barbecues, inviting friends over for horseshoes & swimming, spending the day out in the yard with the kids...

Make a difference in Williamstown! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Williamstown area and...

Monroe Township Call to Service

from:Citizens' Campaign

Monroe Township, N.J. — The Monroe Township Economic Development Committee, the Senior Commission, the Municipal Alliance, the Parks & Recreation Commission, and the...

Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey

The Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey Announces Its 3rd State Convention on March 19, 2011 ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

Hurricane Irene is heading towards New Jersey, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...