Recycling for Monday, November 15th: Paper and Cardboard
Recycling for Monday, November 22nd: 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
Wed. November 17, 2021 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
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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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THE RICHMOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWS
The 14th Annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Church, will take place on Saturday, November 20th from 7:30 - 10:00 AM as a "Grab & Go" event at the Richmond Consolidated School.
As always, this event benefits the Emergency Food & Fuel Fund.
The Church is also collecting non-perishable food items for the local Food Drive on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays in November. Items can be dropped off at the rear entrance to the Church.
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UPDATE FROM THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
You may have noticed a new face on the Highway Department. The Town hired Brett Smith of Richmond at the end of September and he has proven to be a huge asset to the Department and Town. We are excited to have him with us. .
The drainage project on Church Lane has been completed. Two new catch basins were added and a third was repaired. This will help catch more of the stormwater to prevent the frequent washouts of the roadway and driveways.
Some of the drainage projects we hoped to complete this year have been put off as it has been difficult getting the needed materials. There is currently a pipe and culvert shortage.
As you are all aware, the Dublin Road Bridge Replacement project has begun. It is moving along well. The water has been diverted with water control measures in place. And the digging is about done for the footings to be poured. The forms and pouring of the footings should be completed next week.
We did have some concerns from neighbors regarding the requirement to use the Rte41, Dublin Road intersection. We reached out to the state regarding these concerns. They feel that the repairs they made last year have significantly increased the safety but have also given us their speed radar trailer to use in hopes to slow traffic down on Rte 41 traveling north.
We are starting fall cleanup around town with blowing leaves out of drainage ditches and removing debris form clogged catch basins.
We have noticed residents helping out on roadways cleaning their driveway culverts and picking up small debris on the sides of the roads. We would like to thank you for your assistance and are very grateful.
Snow Fencing installation will soon be underway. This process will take extra time since we will not be using the support from the Berkshire Corrections facility for health and safety concerns with Covid-19.
Our equipment is getting prepped for the winter. Plows and spreaders are being serviced so they will be ready when the first snow falls.
Thank you for your support and patience.
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR FIRE CHIEF
An urgent reminder from Chief Traver - with winter coming on, it's time to get your chimney cleaned and replace the batteries in your CO2 and Smoke Detectors.
Please also be sure to come to Town Hall and pick up the house number sign you ordered through Chief Traver once he has called to advise you that the sign is ready. Signs are $20.00 and may be paid for in cash or a check made payable to Scott Kimple.
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR BOARD OF HEALTH
The Richmond Board of Health has issued a masking directive to help further protect against the COVID-19 virus. Please click here to read |
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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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Click Here for COVID-19 Information and Helpful links |
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Families may register for any of the county clinics; families are not restricted to a specific school clinic. Second shot clinics will be held three weeks after the first. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as there may not be enough vaccine at a given clinic for walk-ins.
All children must be accompanied by an adult to receive their vaccine. If they are not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, the parent or guardian must have pre-registered and signed the consent on-line. On-site registration will not be permitted without a parent or guardian present. Your child will be expected to stay for a 15-minute observation period following their vaccination. Although children may experience milder side-effects such as fever, fatigue, headaches, chills, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, severe side effects are rare. See the attached fact sheet for more information. Please have your child wear a short-sleeved shirt and prepare them for the vaccination and waiting period.
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THE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN
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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RICHMOND LIBRARYS
LIVELY WORLD SERIES
Carolyn Brancato will be a featured speaker at 4:00 PM, December 2nd at the Richmond Congregational Church as part of the Library's Lively World Series.
Her new book, The Night Belongs to the Maquis," is about the French Resistance heroes during World War II.
The presentation is free and books will be available for purchase.
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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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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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Police Department - Firearms Permits |
During the Chief's absence from November 10, 2021 through April 15, 2022, all applications for firearms permits will be processed by Tracy Dunn.
Call Tracy at 413-884-2820 for an appointment. Your completed application and a check or money order,
payable to the Town of Richmond, are due at your appointment.
Chief Bullett will still b e available at this time if you have any questions. He can be reached at 413-822-5971 or 413-698-2691.
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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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