Recycling for Monday, September 20th: Paper and Cardboard
Recycling for Monday, September 27th: Cans, Bottles, Plastics, Other:
Please place trash and recyclables in an easily accessible location by 7:00 AM. Contact the hauler directly at 442-8390 with questions or concerns. Please note: the trucks used are dual functioning. Trash and recyclables are collected together but placed in separate compartments within the truck. Please click here to see the 2021 calendar or you can pick them up at the Post Office, or Town Hall |
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Upcoming Meetings
Mon. September 20, 2021 - Special Board of Health Mtg. - 5:00 PM - Zoom
Tues. September 21, 2021 - Conservation Comm. - 7:00 PM
Zoom
Tues. September 28, 2021 - Richmond Pond Assn. - 7:00 PM
Zoom
Wed. September 29, 2021 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid
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GRANT PROPOSALS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The Richmond Cultural Council is seeking grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs.
Application forms for organizations, schools and individuals are available online (http://www.massculturalcouncil.org) or email RichmondMACulturalCouncil@gmail.com for a direct link.
The Richmond Cultural Council is part of 329 local cultural councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth.
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UPDATE FROM THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The Highway Department has consisted of three members since the beginning of August, myself, Peter Beckwith, Ed Flynn, and our summer helper Eric Latimer. Still we were able to make multiple road repairs including drainage ditches along Dublin Rd. from Summit south and digging out all silted-in swales, replacing trap rock to armor it and keep up with roadside mowing. I would like to publicly thank them for their hard work this past month. Next week we welcome our newest member, Brett Smith to the department and are looking forward to working with him.
Swamp road repairs have been completed. We have submitted to Conservation Commission to be able to fix the swale on the North-West side of the road for water to be able to flow easier. We are also in the process of doing data study to determine what size culvert should be there to avoid future problems.
There is also an NOI before the Conservation Commission for the silted in stream on Dublin Road near Art Rawson’s property.
There is a planned drainage project on Church Lane in existing drains. We are working on getting pre-cast catch basins to complete this project.
There has been difficulty getting companies to do jobs for us as well as finding the needed materials to do the jobs since most towns are dealing with the same issues/needs at the same time.
Thank you for your support and patience while we continue to road maintenance and repairs.
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OCTOBER FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
Please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt. Face coverings are required. Home visits are available. We do not carry the high dose influenza vaccine.
The Community Health Association is offering free flu shots for Richmond and West Stockbridge eligible residents over the age of 19 years. No appointment is necessary. For information about influenza: www.cdc.gov/flu.
RICHMOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH:
State Rd., Richmond, MA
Friday, October 1 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Every Thursday in October 9:00am - 10:00am
WEST STOCKBRIDGE TOWN HALL GYM
21 State Line Rd. West Stockbridge, MA
Saturday, October 2 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Mon. & Wed. in October 9:00am - 10:00am
No clinic on Monday, October 11 due to the holiday
RICHMOND CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL GYM
State Rd. Richmond, MA
Wednesday, October 6 5:00pm - 7:00pm
For more information contact Emilie Jarrett, RN., BSN.
Telephone: 413-232-0122 email:Emilie@charws.com
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COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Weekly Blood Pressure Clinic Schedule:
Every Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM at the Town Offices, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge.
Every Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM at the
Richmond Congregational Church, State Road, Richmond.
Info: Emilie Jarrett RN, 413-232-0122 or
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UPDATE ON COVID-19 Information |
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The FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program: Any COVID-19 related death that occurred after January 20, 2020 is eligible for assistance with expenses up to $9,000 per funeral, or a maximum of $35,000 for assistance related to more than one death.
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ADVICE FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
The COVID Delta variant is more contagious and causes more severe disease among people who are not vaccinated. The Delta variant is now responsible for 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., according to the nation’s top health officials.
“A pandemic of the unvaccinated” is how Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has described the current condition of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from the coronavirus and its variants is to get vaccinated!
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UPDATE ON COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Please contact 1-855-BMC-LINK (1-855-262-5465) to speak with a trained healthcare professional about COVID-19 symptoms, testing, or vaccination.
New Masking Policy
BHS is requiring all patients and visitors entering a BHS facility to wear a new medical-grade mask issued by BHS. This mask order has been mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
By distributing new masks, we can be confident that the masks of all patients and visitors have not degraded or been soiled or compromised. Masks will be issued at the entries to all inpatient and outpatient facilities and will also be available at the front desks of our BHS practices.
New Visitation Policy
Effective Wednesday, August 4, visitation will now be limited to one healthy visitor per patient at both BMC and Fairview Hospitals in adult medical/surgical units and in pediatrics.
No changes are being made to visiting hours, which continue to run from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM daily in the adult medical surgical units and from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Critical Care and Progressive Care units. Please visit this link to view the current visitation policy. https://tinyurl.com/VisitationUpdate-2021-08-04
Vaccination Reminder
Vaccines are available at the following BHS locations:
Pittsfield COVID-19 Testing Center
505 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-7:30pm.
(Between 4:00pm and 7:30pm, vaccines are administered at Urgent Care.)
North Adams COVID-19 Testing Ctr. Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington
98 Church St., No. Adams, MA 01247 29 Lewis Ave., Gt. Barrington, MA 01230
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Walk-ins are welcome at all vaccination locations. Learn more at
Testing Reminder
Every day of the week at:
Pittsfield COVID-19 Testing Center North Adams COVID-19 Testing Center
505 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 98 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington
475 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Sunday-Saturday, 8:00am-12:00pm
Please remember, you must schedule an appointment for a test.
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THE LIVELY WORLD SERIES AT THE RICHMOND LIBRARY
'Half of a Whole" - Author Marilyn Peterson Haus will give a talk and a reading from her book "Half of a Whole," on Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 AM.
Registration is required - please call the library to reserve your spot: 413-553-7795
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THE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN REGULAR
(pre-COVID) HOURS
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 7:00
Saturdays 9:00 – 2:00
Don’t forget that WIFI is available in the Library parking lot.
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HOW TO SIGN UP FOR WOWBRARY
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Ancestry Library Edition
The Richmond Library is once again offering patrons access to Ancestry.com. Patrons can use their devices or use a library computer to search their family history. For a limited time, Richmond patrons can access Ancestry remotely using their Richmond Library card and password.
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The Richmond Free Public Library
Offers museum passes for local museums on a first come, first served basis. Patrons may not reserve the passes. (The only exception to this rule is during the Hancock Shaker Village Baby Animal Days.)
The passes admit 2-4 people per pass for free or discounted admittance. They are due back the next open library day by 9:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and by 9:00 AM on Saturdays.
Pass letters are given out for specific days and aren't reusable. Currently we have passes or letters for the following museums: Arrowhead, The Berkshire Botanical Garden, The Berkshire Museum, Chesterwood, The Clark, Hancock Shaker Village, Mass MoCA, The Mount and the Norman Rockwell Museum and The Trustees sites including Naumkeag and the Mission House and a pass to the Bidwell House Museum and to the Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio.
Please call the library for more information.
Kristin Smith, Director, Richmond Free Public Library
2821 State Road, Richmond, MA 01254
PH. (413) 553-7795
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South Berkshire Kids is excited to announce
…Hello Berkshire Baby!!
South Berkshire Kids has created a free baby literacy bag filled with board books and resources for parents of babies who were born in the past year. The literacy bags are available at the Richmond Library. Please call the library to pick up a bag for your little one!
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Tumble Book Library
The Richmond Free Public Library has a subscription to TumbleBookLibrary, and children can access it from home by going to the Richmond Free Public Library website: http://www.richmondfreepubiclibrary.org ! It’s unlimited, and it’s FREE!
username: richmondfree
password: libra
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Donate to Help Build our New Town Building
with a New Home for the Library!
We met the match! Promises of $50,000 were received and we earned the full $50,000 match! Thank you so much to everyone who has given or promised.
Help us continue to grow the amount we will contribute to the new home for our Richmond Library!
Gifts are tax deductible. Checks to fulfill promises should be submitted by October. New contributions are welcome and needed! Your checks should be made out to Friends of the Richmond Library and please mark your check — Building Fund send it to:
Richmond Free Public Library
2821 State Road
Richmond, MA 01254
Attn: Friends of the Library
(413)553-7795
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Richmond Consolidated School |
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Police Department - Firearms Permits |
Please call Chief Bullett at 413-698-2691 or 413-822-5971 to make an appointment. You will need a completed application and a check payable to the Town of Richmond at the time of your appointment.
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NOTICE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF
Massachusetts General Law requires that all homes have 911 signs with the correct street address number posted at the end of the driveway and on the building. Call Fire Chief Steve Traver at 413-329-7153 to arrange for a sign. Signs cost $20.00 each.
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Council on Aging - Transportation Program
We're back in business - Call if you need a ride
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If you need a ride, please call (413) 553-7793. Give us a week's notice, tell us when and where you need to go, and we will provide you with that service. Click HERE for rate schedule and policies.
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Please make sure you are registered for code red
Click the link to the left to be taken through the step-by-step process of creating an account.
If you don't have access to a computer call the Town hall and we will help.
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