West Nile Virus Alert from the Board of Health
Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus were found this July in Pittsfield, Richmond, Stockbridge, Sheffield, and Clarksburg. The Mass Department of Public Health has raised the risk level for WNV from low to moderate in these and surrounding towns.
Additional spraying may be conducted as needed in these areas. The MDPH has a webpage with information on protecting yourself from mosquitoes and ticks:
The Annual Richmond Firemen's Barbeque
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Thursday, August 9th Barbeque. Tickets will be on sale at the Firehouse on Saturday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon and at Bartlett's at $18.00 each. The event begins at 6:00, but you are urged to come early (5:30).
Richmond's Fire Department now has a Rescue Boat
Your Fire Department wishes to thank the residents of Richmond who responded so generously to their letter fund, which made it possible for them to purchase a rescue boat, which will be used on Richmond Pond and Class A uniforms. Those uniforms, the first the Fire Department has owned, made it possible for them to win first place last year and second place at the Pittsfield Parade this year.
Sewer Users Info Session
A summer info session is scheduled for
Wednesday August 22
nd
at 5 PM. Paul Lisi will provide a financial update on the sewer enterprise fund. Questions should be sent in advance to
treasurer@richmondma.org.
2018 Mini-Site Collections
Wednesday, August 15th- 4:30 - 6:30 PM - Lenox Dept. of Public Works
Saturday, September 8th - 8:30 11:00 AM - Great Barrington Recycling Center
Saturday, September 29th - 8:30 10:30 AM - Lenox Dept. of Public Works
Acceptable Materials
: Used motor oil, oil-based paint, spray paint, turpentine, stains, thinners
(no latex/water-based)
Not Accepting: Latex or water-based paint/stains, paint brushes/rags, medical waste, asbestors, fireworks and explosives, ammunition, gas cylinders, smoke detectors,
radiactive material, fire extinguishers, empty aerosol cans, PCB's.
Pre-Registration is Mandatory - Register online at http://www.cetonline.org/events/; Thomas.Jakubasz@cetonline.org OR call CET at 800-3693333 ext. 142
The Annual Richmond/West Stockbridge COA Picnic
On Friday, August 24th the Richmond and West Stockbridge COAs will host a picnic at the Firehouse Pavilion. The COAs will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs, you bring the side dishes, beverages or desserts of your choice. There will be a magician and our own Woody Printz and Friend will serenade. Come and enjoy good food, good fun and good conversation with neighbors.
Please RSVP to Phyllis at 413-698-3656 or via email at COA@richmondma.org.
Town Beach is Open
Hours are 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM for lifeguards, but the beach area will remain open until at least 7:00 PM each evening. Closed on Mondays.
Author Talk with Judith Shaw
Judith Shaw, author of
Charley’s Horse
, will be at the Richmond Library on Saturday, August 4
th
at 11:00 am to share insights into her writing process as well as to autograph books.
Charley’s Horse
is the story of a young girl’s journey through obstacles, isolation, and trials of courage. For more information, please call the library, 698-3834.
Richmond Land Trust 2018 Photo Contest
The contest is open to amateur, youth and professional photographers. Deadline for submissions is August 8, 2018. Entry forms available at Town Hall, the Richmond Post Office, the Richmond Library, Bartlett's or on the Richmond Land Trust website at
richmondlandtrust.net or by email to
richmondlandmass@gmail.com.
Winners will be announced at the Richmond Land Trust Pie Social in September.
