Monday, May 28th
Memorial Day Ceremony:
May 28, 2018.... 8:00 AM
. Richmond Consolidated School, 1831 State Rd. This year, the Town of Richmond will be honoring our only surviving Iwo Jima veteran, Mr. David A. Reynolds. There will be a parade from the Richmond Consolidated School and several marching units.
Please join us for this amazing tribute to our war hero to include an F-15 Flyover, weather permitting. Sponsored by the Richmond Parade Committee:
Recycling/Trash
Recycling for Tuesday, May 29th will be cans, bottles, plastics, other.
Please place your trash and recyclables in a location that is easily accessible for the hauler to collect. Also, please have your trash and recycling out by 7:00 AM to ensure that it is collected
. If, for some reason it is not collected, the hauler encourages you to contact them directly at 442-8390 rather than calling Town Hall.
In addition, please be aware that the trucks used by the hauler are dual functioning trucks in that trash and recyclables are collected together but placed in separate compartments within the truck.
WHAT'S NEW IN RICHMOND?
SPRING COLLECTION DAY FOR 2018:
light metals and Bulky Day - Saturday, May 26th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Highway Department Garage Area
Please Observe the following changes:
BULKY WASTE BIN:
Acceptable Bulky Items:
Old furniture, rugs, scrap wood, etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
We are unable to accept mattresses and box springs at no cost any longer. The Transfer Station is charging for disposal of those items. We will accept them at a charge of $25.00 per item.
Unacceptable Items:
Tires, TV's (Goodwill on Tyler St.), Glass, Hazardous Waste or Construction Materials, Toilets or any Porcelain products, Estate Clean-Outs. Trips will be monitored.
WHITE GOODS & LIGHT METALS BIN:
Light Metals:
All items must be free of plastic or rubber grips or wheels, they must be empty of all contents (oil and fuel) from the motors and tanks. Aluminum doors and window frames must be free from glass. PLEASE NOTE: All refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers will be accepted with a $10.00 per item fee.
ELECTRONICS BIN:
For Disposal of: Monitors, printers, CPU's, phones, batteries, copiers, scanners, modems, fax machines, laptops, radios, towers, speakers, servers, routers, ballasts, microwaves, cell phones, light fixtures, chargers, electrical equipment, battery-operated tools and printed circuit boards
Berkshire County Mosquito Control: 
A new procedure is in effect: if a resident wishes not to have their area sprayed for mosquitos, they must now make a request through the state Dept. of Agricultural Resources in Boston, either by email or regular mail. There are some residents, particularly beekeepers, who wish to opt out of spraying.
TO OPT OUT ...
TO REQUEST SPRAYING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY...
Homeowners who believe they have too many mosquitoes can request pesticide application by phone or email. Mosquitoes are considered a nuisance when three to five land on a person within a minute.
Information: (413) 447-9808, berkmc@bcn.net or find Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project on Facebook
CONCERT: "RAISING THE ROOF":
The Richmond Congregational Church is holding a Concert to raise funds to repair the roof on Saturday, June 16th at 7:00 PM at the church.
Ron Barron, Linda Worster, Marjorie Dix, Renee Harvitt, Doug Schmolze and Mark Kelso among many others will provide the music. Donations will be greatly appreciated.
2018 MINI SITE COLLECTIONS:
SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND - 8:30 - 10:30 am - LENOX DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
275 Main Street, Route 7A, Across from Mass. Highway Dept.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH - 4:00 - 6:30 pm - GREAT BARRINGTON RECYCLING CENTER
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Used motor oil, oil-based paints, spray paint, turpentine, stains, thinners (no latex-water based)
.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
: Latex or water-based paint/stains, paint brushes/rags, medical waste, asbestos, fireworks & explosives, ammunition, gas cylinders, smoke detectors, radioactive material, fire extinguishers, empty aerosol cans, PCB's.
The Community Health Association & The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program is jointly sponsoring and invites you to Dinner and a Free Workshop:
"Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud."
Healthcare errors cost consumers and Medicare billions of dollars annually. A representative from the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program will present a workshop and discussion on how to prevent, detect, report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. This free information workshop will provide you with the tools to become a more informed and engaged healthcare consumer.
Cost:
Workshop itself is free of charge -
$10.00 per person for the buffet-style dinner
When:
Wednesday, June 6th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where:
Richmond Congregational Church 1515 State Rd. Richmond, MA 01254
~Reservations are required~
When making your reservation, please indicate if you are planning to join us for both the dinner and workshop or the workshop only.
To make a reservation, contact
Emilie Jarrett RN: Tel 413-232-0122; email:
Emilie@charws.com
This program is supported in part with ACL grant no. 90-MP0226-03-01.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The Town is still in need of a Field Driver and additional volunteers to assist in the occasional round-up of livestock when a local farmer is in need. If you or someone you know is interested in being on a call-list to serve when the need arises, please contact our Town Administrator at 698-3882, or townadmin@richmondma.org
The Town is also in need of a representative interested in local transportation
: This position would require attendance at quarterly meetings to represent the town's interests and would work closely with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. If you or someone you know is interested in serving in this capacity, please contact our Town Administrator at 698-3882, or townadmin@richmondma.org
MEETINGS/OFFICE HOURS AT TOWN HALL
Wednesday, May 30th - Board of Selectmen Meeting - 6:00 PM
The Community Health Association:
Weekly Blood Pressure Clinics
The Community Health Association offers Blood Pressure Screenings every Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Congregational Church. No appointment needed. For more information contact Emilie Jarrett, RN: 413-232-0122 or via email at Emilie@charws.com.
Council on Aging News 
OFFICE HOURS
:
Monday - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 COUNCIL ON AGING TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
T
he Council on Aging has increased the suggested cost per ride for its van service and clarified the extent of the area our vans will cover. Ride fees are, as always, suggested:
Any town in Berkshire County
Suggested Fee Per Ride: $5.00
Rides Outside of Berkshire County:
Northampton - Cooley Dickenson Hospital or the Veteran's Hospital
Suggested Fee Per Ride: $10:00
West Springfield - Specialist Office
Suggested Fee Per Ride: $10:00
Springfield - Baystate Medical Center
Suggested Fee Per Ride: $15:00
Albany - Albany Medical Center
Suggested Fee Per Ride: $10:00
The Council on Aging is not able to provide rides to and from destinations outside of the acceptable distances listed above. Our drivers are volunteers, not paid for their time, it would, therefore, be unacceptable to ask them to devote an entire day to a ride taking 2-1/2 or more hours each way.
For transportation outside of our acceptable area, it is suggested that private arrangements be made with friends and family. Alternatively, you can contact the ambulance companies and arrange transportation with them - very often the cost of such rides is covered by medical insurance.
ONGOING CLASSES: 
Exercise Classes with Christine Faber:
Mon.-3:30 PM @ Richmond Cong. Church-Yoga
Wed.-3:30 PM @ School-Tai Chi
Thurs.-11:15 AM @ Town Hall- Osteo Exercise
Fri.-3:30 PM @ Town Hall-Line Dance
Meals on Wheels
The Elder Services of Berkshire County "Meals on Wheels" menu for May
Need Food and/or Fuel Assistance?
You may be eligible for financial assistance from your friends and neighbors right here in town. Contact the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) at 413-445-4503 or visit their website at https://bcacinc.org/. All correspondence is strictly confidential.
New Federal Fuel Assistance Income Limits for Fiscal Year 2017:
Household Size Gross Annual Income
1 $34,001.
2 $44.463.
3 $54,925.
4 $65,387.
5 $75,849.
6 $86,311.
7 $88.272.
Please Note: Persons in Richmond eligible for emergency fuel assistance are also eligible for food assistance through the South Congregational Church Food Pantry located at the rear of the building at 110 South Street in Pittsfield.
Pantry hours are: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 11:00 AM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:00 PM.
Richmond Consolidated School
Follow this link to read about some exciting changes for Richmond Consolidated School
School Newsletter
Richmond Reads
A free parent/child playgroup for children up to age 5 meets Thursdays from 9:30 -10:30 AM in the School Library. Activities include circle time with stories, felt board and songs, and table top time with manipulatives and crafts.
For information contact Jessica Maloney, South Berkshire Kids Program Coordinator, By phone 413-464-5095 or by email: southberkshirekids@gmail.com
From the Tax Collector
Real estate, personal property
, sewer betterment, and sewer operation and maintenance bills for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 were due on May 1, 2018. Payments that are not received by that date are subject to late payment interest. Interest begins to accrue immediately following May 1st and is charged at the annual rate of 14%.
Please contact the Tax Collector for the amount that is due after May 1st.
Please insure any payment made through a third party, such as a bank, clearly shows the bill year (2018), the bill number and the type of bill. If paying the bill directly, please include the 'collector's copy' of the bill with your payment. Payments received without a reference as to the year, tax type or bill number will be returned.
Initial, demand and warranted motor vehicle excise tax bills have been mailed based on several 'commitments to collect' issued to Richmond by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Please do not ignore these bills! Significant fees and interest can accumulate on bills not paid by the due date.
Motor vehicle excise tax bills that have been warranted, now need to be paid through the Deputy Collector's Office. The Deputy Collector, Arthur P. Jones, can be reached at (413) 527-2388 or online at
www.apjones.com.
Richmond Police Department
FID Cards
Application forms are located on the Richmond website - www.richmondma.org. Go to "DEPARTMENTS" at the top of the page. Scroll down to Police Dept., click on that - form is at the bottom of the page that opens.
A reminder that the completed application and a check or money order made payable to the Town of Richmond must be submitted at the time of the appointment.
Chief William Bullet will be available via telephone questions regarding the application at 413-698-2691 or 413-822-5971.
Richmond Free Public Library
LIBRARY HOURS:
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Programs at the Library:
Donation of Children's Books
The library is again accepting donations of children's books
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