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December 2, 2022
Announcements
Recycling for Monday, December 5th: Cans, Bottles, Plastics, Other
Recycling for Monday, December 12th: 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
QUICK LINKS
Upcoming Meetings

Tues. December 6, 2022 - Board of Health - 5:00 PM
In Person - Town Hall

Tues. December 6, 2022 - Finance Cte. - 3:00 PM
In Person - Town Hall

Tues. December 6, 2022 - Building. Cte. - 6:00 PM
Zoom

Tues. December 13, 2022 - Conservation Comm. - 7:00 PM
Zoom

Wed. December 14, 2022 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid
WINTER PARKING BAN REMINDER
From November 1st to April 1st all on-street parking is banned to allow for adequate snow removal. Thank you for your cooperation.
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MESSAGE FROM THE
RICHMOND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Basketball
The Richmond Recreation Committee is in need of basketball coaches for our Richmond Consolidated School in-house teams. We usually have practices starting in early December and they go into March or April depending on the players and/or coaches.

We generally have 2 groups Grades K-3 and grades 4-8. Experience not necessary just enthusiasm. The practices typically are on Saturday mornings but that could change depending on coaching needs/interest. The groups are co-ed and the kids are looking just to have some fun.

Volleyball
There has been a high school volleyball league that has been using our gym to play during the past few years. This year they are offering to run a clinic for those kids that may be interested in learning and playing the sport. Please let me know if you have children that are interested and what days and times you may be available.
Contact: Jeff Konowitch
Richmond Recreation Committee chair wj@konowitch.com or 698-3415 leave message.
RICHMOND CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
COMBINED RICHMOND AND
WEST STOCKBRIDGE COUNCILS ON AGING
THE RICHMOND COUNCIL ON AGING IS URGENTLY SEEKING
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

If you 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.
If you need a ride, please call (413) 553-7793. Give us a week's notice if you can, 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.
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.
RICHMOND LIBRARY
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.    
  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. Your checks should be made out to The Friends of the Richmond Library and please mark your check - Library Furnishings Fund and send it to:
      The Friends of the Richmond Library
              2821 State Road
              Richmond, MA 0254
THE BERKSHIRE
PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE
BERKSHIRE ALLIANCE BEGINS BI-WEEKLY BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Nancy Slattery, R.N., is holding free blood pressure clinics on the second Thursday of each month at the Richmond Congregational Church meeting room beginning at 9:00 AM.

During the month of October, she will try to include flu shots if they are available. For more information call the Berkshire Alliance at 413-442-1521 Ext. 60.
UPDATE ON COVID-19 Information
Up-to-Date COVID-19 Booster Information
 
Updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters are now authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC:
 ·   What are the updated boosters?
·    The new COVID-19 booster vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are updated versions of
the original vaccines. 
·    Who should get the new booster?   
·    Anyone age 12 or older who completed a primary COVID-19 vaccination series or
received a booster dose at least two months ago.
·    Why do I need a booster?   
·    Staying up to date on vaccines, including boosters, is the most effective way to prevent
serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. While vaccine protection
decreases over time, boosters re-stimulate the immune system and increase vaccine
efficacy again. Boosters are an important defense, even if you’ve already had COVID.
·    When and where can I get a booster?  
·    Where you received previous vaccines, doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and
community health clinics.
 Where can I get more information?
You can visit www.mass.gov/covidbooster for the latest information
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.
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.
Click Here for COVID-19 Information and Helpful links
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Police Department - Firearms Permits
During the Police Chief's absence, from November 11 to
the end of April, applications for firearm carry permits will be handled by Patrick Barry. Please call him at 413-842-7825 and set an appointment. You will need a completed application and a check or money order made payable to the Town of Richmond.

Download application here.
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.
Useful Links
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.