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September 23, 2022
Announcements
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.
Recycling for Monday, September 26th: Cans, Bottles, Plastics, Other
Recycling for Monday, October 3rd: 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

Wed. September 28, 2022 - Board of Assessors - 5:00 PM
Richmond Town Hall

Wed. September 28, 2022 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid

Tues. October 4, 2022 - Board of Health - 5:00 PM
Town Hall
The Richmond Cultural Council
is currently seeking grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. 

Applications for organizations and individuals applying for grants that support cultural activities are available online September 1, 2022 and are due by October 15, 2022.

These grants should focus on supporting a variety of arts, humanities and science programs in and around Richmond, MA. 

Please email any questions to: richmondculturalcouncil@gmail.com 
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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. 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
THE BERKSHIRE
PUBLIC HEALTH ALLIANCE
UPDATE ON COVID-19 Information
Up-to-Date COVID-19 Booster Information
 
As of September 1, 2022, 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
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.

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.
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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.