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Using the Town Beach
Some of you may have noticed that the Town does not currently have lifeguards. We are still advertising but have had no interest. Please feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
We have kept the Beach Open so that it can still be used and enjoyed.
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Last weekend someone had a party. While we are happy that people enjoy using the beach for get togethers, we ask that you please clean up after yourselves.
Balloons were still tied to picnic tables, beer bottles and trash scattered around the lawn, and dirty diapers sitting next to the garbage cans.
Please help us keep the beach open for use by keeping it clean. We do not want to have to close it.
There are three garbage cans at the beach, another on the road by the popular fishing spot and another two at the Boat ramp. If all three garbage's are full (which they were not) there are three other opportunities before leaving where garbage can be disposed of.
Thank you for helping us keep our beach open and clean!
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Recycling for Monday July 18th: Cans, Bottles, Plastics, Other
Recycling for Monday, July 25th: Paper and Cardboard
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 2022 calendar or you can pick them up at the Post Office, or Town Hall |
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Upcoming Meetings
Tues. July 26, 2022 - Richmond Pond Assn. - 5:00 PM
In Person
Wed. July 27, 2022 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid
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OPEN SEATS ON THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Conservation Commission Members Needed: Join a great team and get to visit properties around Richmond. The Commission meets monthly with occasional site visits and is charged with protecting our ground (drinking) water quality, wildlife, ponds and streams, and prevent flooding via MA Wetlands Protection Act regulations. We are also charged with protecting our scenic mountains and watersheds above 1300 ft. elevation via the MA Scenic Mountain Act.
Training can be provided
Two Commission members are needed.
One full member and One Associate Member
Contact Ron Veillette, Chairman at 413 698-3411 or Shep Evans, Agent at 413 553-7792
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Richmond Land Trust
Sixth Annual Photo Contest 2022
Get Out Your Cameras!
The Richmond Land Trust’s annual photo contest celebrates the beauty of the community. Besides the incredible vistas we all share, there are also the smaller parts of outdoor life that make us stop and smile. The contest is open to amateur, young and professional photographers.
Photographs must be taken in the town of Richmond and in the time period from January 2019 to August 2022. First and Second place will be awarded in each category. The entry deadline is August 8, 2022. Prizes will be gift certificates to local businesses. There is no entry fee.
Finalists will be announced at the end of August, with prize winners announced at the annual Richmond Land Trust Pie Social in September.
Go to richmondlandtrust.net for all past winning entries.
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Update on the New Town Center Building
As you may have seen, preliminary work has begun at the new Town Building site. We will be sending regular updates on the project beginning in the coming weeks, including pictures of our progress.
Meanwhile, please note that the site is not open to the public, so please do not go onto the property. Thank you!
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EXCITING NEWS FROM YOUR TOWN CLERK!
you can now order and pay for your Dog Licenses, Doing Business As Certificates and Vitals: (Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Marriage Certificates) from the comfort of your home on the town website.
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COMBINED RICHMOND AND
WEST STOCKBRIDGE COUNCILS ON AGING
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Knowing the Rules is Everything!
THE COMBINED RICHMOND AND WEST STOCKBRIDGE
LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES IS BACK!
On Thursday July 21, 2022 at 12:00 Noon, the Combined COAs will host a Lunch and Learn at St. Patrick’s Church Parish Hall on Rte. 41 in West Stockbridge.
The subject of the talk will be essential estate planning documents everyone needs, the rules regarding community based and nursing home Medicaid and obtaining cash and health care benefits from the VA.
Our speaker will be Paula Almgren, an attorney with offices in Lenox. Paula is past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Mass Chapter) and has a team that consists of attorneys, a nurse / care coordinator, VA and
public benefit coordinators who work together to support and advocate for their clients.
Lunch will be provided at no cost so please make your reservation by
Calling 413-441-1106 or via email at coa@richmondma.org.
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THE RICHMOND COUNCIL ON AGING IS URGENTLY SEEKING
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
If Iyou have free time during the week and are looking for a way to "pay back" to your community - volunteering for the Council on Aging transportation service is a very rewarding way to do it.
Please call Phyllis LeBeau at 413-441-1106 or email her at coa@richmondma.org if you are interested or have any questions.
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Council on Aging - Transportation Program
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 pick you up at home, take you there and bring you home.
Click HERE for rate schedule and policies.
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EXERCISE CLASSES - SCHEDULE
Monday - Yoga - 3:15 - 4:30 PM at the Church
Wednesday - Tai Chi - 3:15 - 4:15 PM at the Church
Thursday - Weights - 11:15 - 12:15 PM at Town Hall
Friday - Line Dance - 3:15 - 4:15 PM - at Town Hall
Call Christine at 413-243-2497 or email her at rfaber9@msn.com to sign up.
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LIBRARY 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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NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
Hotspots at the Richmond Library
Ever wish you could take the Internet with you? Borrow a library Hotspot! Please call the library for details. The Hotspots are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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SPECIAL NOTICES FROM
THE RICHMOND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Richmond Reads!
In July, every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., South Berkshire Kids will host a story time and craft at the Richmond Library for ages 2-8.
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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!
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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COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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Changes in Public Health Nursing Services for Residents of Richmond and West Stockbridge
As of July 1, 2022, the Towns of Richmond and West Stockbridge will contract with the Berkshire Public Health Alliance for public health nursing services following the retirement of long-time public health nurse Emilie Jarrett, RN., BSN, and the closing of the Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge.
The Alliance has extensive experience with providing public health nursing services to many municipalities in the county, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two experienced public health nurses, Nancy Slattery, RN, and Leslie Drager, RN, provide most of the public health nursing services to contracted communities, although the Alliance may hire back-up nurses as needed during flu clinic season or during COVID-19 surges.
In addition to the mandated infectious disease investigation and follow-up, the Alliance will provide flu vaccination clinics and wellness activities such as blood pressure clinics, educational events and/or falls prevention classes. More details are coming soon on specific offerings.
We look forward to working with Richmond and West Stockbridge!
Laura Kittross, Director of the Berkshire Public Health Alliance
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UPDATE ON COVID-19 Information |
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MESSAGES FROM YOUR BOARD OF HEALTH
The Richmond Board of Health would like to remind everyone that the COVID pandemic is not over!
Admittedly, numbers of cases are declining, but the Board strongly recommends that everyone continue to maintain social distancing in all indoor situations, and continue to wear masks indoors except when at home.
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There is a new app available on your I-Phone that can alert you immediately to your possible exposure to the COVID viruses. Go to "Settings" scroll down to "Emergency SOS," exposure notification should appear under that heading. Follow the prompts to register. |
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COVID-19 Tests at no Cost
As you may be aware, the Biden Administration is offering free rapid tests to all residents in the United States. Every household in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free and will usually ship in 7-12 days.
People with Medicare can now get up to eight tests per calendar month from participating pharmacies and health care providers for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Click Here for COVID-19 Information and Helpful links |
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Richmond Consolidated School |
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Now registering Preschool and Kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year. District policy states that children must be 5 years old as of Sept. 1, 2022, to enter Kindergarten.
Children who are 3 years old as of Sept.1, 2022 are eligible to attend our Preschool program based on a lottery system. Parents or guardians of eligible children should call the school office at 413-698-2207 for more information.
Preschool and Kindergarten screenings and orientation will be held at a later date: information will follow.
If you suspect your child may have special needs and is three years old or older, please call the Special Education Director, Mary Shook, at 413-698-4001. to schedule an evaluation.
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Richmond has Spring Fever!
Flower Power seeds and bulbs are a great way to bring beautiful blooms to your home and support our PTA.
Bulbs, seed mats, vegetables and vertical flower hanging bags are all in the catalog and shipped directly to your door.
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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 or money order payable to the Town of Richmond, at 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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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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