Recycling for Monday, May 24th: 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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RICHMOND TOWN HALL REOPENS!
Beginning Monday, May 3rd, the Town Hall will open its doors to the public once again. Visitors are still required to wear masks and social distancing is still the best practice, but residents can now feel free to come into Town Hall to conduct their business.
Please Note: We are having issues with our phone system at Town Hall and at the Highway Dept. We are still able to receive emails, however. We apologize for any inconvenience while we await a solution.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tues., May 25, 2021 - Richmond Pond Assn. - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 22, 2021 - TOWN ELECTIONS
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM - at Town Hall
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THE NEW TOWN CENTER BUILDING QUESTION
At the Annual Town Meeting the article to authorize the Town to borrow an amount of money to pay for the construction and debt service payment of a new building was passed. That Yes vote approves the project.
Now the question on the election ballot also needs to pass (by a simple majority). This question will allow the Town to exclude the debt payment from a 2-1/2% override. A yes vote on this question means you approve the project, A No vote denies the project.
Both the article at Town Meeting and the debt exclusion question on the ballot have to pass in order for the project to move forward.
Voting on the debt-exclusion question will be available at Town Hall on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. All voting on Saturday will be done in person.
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ATTENTION RICHMOND RESIDENTS!!
Spring Collection Day for 2021
Light Metals and Bulky Waste Day
on Saturday, May 29, 2021
From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the Highway Dept. Garage Area
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19
DPW EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST IN THE UNLOADING OF VEHICLES. PLEASE BRING ALL NEEDED ASSISTANCE WITH YOU!!!
MATTRESSES, BOX SPRINGS FEE:
$25.00 PER ITEM
REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND DE-HUMIDIFIERS FEE: $10.00 PER ITEM.
BULKY WASTE BIN
ACCEPTABLE BULKY ITEMS: Old furniture, Rugs, Scrap Wood, Etc.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Tires, TVs, (Valley Waste in Lenox Dale) Glass, Hazardous Waste or Construction Materials, Toilets or any Porcelain Products, Estate Clean-Outs, Trips will be monitored.
WHITE GOODS & LIGHT METAL BIN
LIGHT METALS: All items must be free of plastic or rubber grips or wheels. They must also be empty of all contents (oil and fuel) from the motors and tanks. aluminum doors and window frames must be free of glass.
*** ELECTRONICS BIN***
DISPOSAL OF: Monitors, Printers, CPUs, Phones, Batteries, Copiers, Scanners, Modems, Fax Machines, Laptops, Radios, Towers, Speakers, Servers, Routers, Ballasts, Microwaves, Cell Phones, Light Fixtures, Chargers, Electrical Equipment, Battery-Operated Tools and Printed Circuit Boards.
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RECYCLE BINS
The new supply of trash recycling bins are here at Town Hall. If you are a new resident of Richmond your first bin is free. All subsequent bins will cost $12.50 each.
Come to Town Hall and just request the number of bins you want. Please have a check made out to "Town of Richmond" in the correct amount.
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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.
Here are some key points about the program:
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FEMA’s call center can be reached Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, toll free at 1-844-684-6333, and through TTY at 1-800-462-7585. The call center can take calls in multiple languages.
- There is currently no deadline to apply for this benefit.
- To be eligible for FEMA's funeral assistance benefit, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
- The program is open to all who qualify, regardless of their income.
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LATEST UPDATE ON REGISTRATION FOR VACCINES
New COVID-19 vaccination for youth ages 12+
HOMEBOUND VACCINATIONS - If you need an in-home vaccination, please contact the Homebound Vaccination Central Intake Line at (833) 983-0485. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both English and Spanish, and there is access to translators for over 100 languages.
Timeline for Remaining Groups:
- April 19th - General Public Ages 16 years and Older
Step 1: Preregister for a mass vaccination or regional collaborative location, or find a location and schedule your appointment.
Note: An attestation form is no longer required.
There are different ways to find a vaccine appointment:
Once you sign up for preregistration, you’ll receive weekly status updates. You can opt out at any time if you find an appointment elsewhere. Once an appointment is available, you’ll be contacted with the opportunity to book the appointment and have 24 hours to accept it. Massachusetts receives a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government each week. Due to high demand and very limited supply, it may take several weeks to schedule an appointment or to be notified that an appointment is available.
Residents and staff of low income and affordable public and private senior housing can learn more about vaccination options here.
Certain Local Councils on Aging Can Help
Councils on Aging available to assist older adults (and others) without internet access register for COVID vaccine clinics.
Williamstown - 413-458-8250
Adams - 413-743-8333
North Adams - 413-662-3125
Sheffield - 413-229-7037
Pittsfield - 413-499-9346
Great Barrington - 413-528-1881
Lee - 413-243-5545
Dalton - 413-684-2000
Lenox - (413) 637-4787
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The Richmond Free Public Library
Offers museum passes for local museums available on a first come, first serve 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 anywhere from 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 and the Norman Rockwell Museum and The Trustees sites including Naumkeag and the Mission House.
Please call the library form more information.
Kristin Smith, Director
Richmond Free Public Library
2821 State Road
Richmond, MA 01254
PH. (413) 553-7795
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THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT!
Some safety measures: Only one family may use the children's area and only four patrons will be in the building at one time.
Call 413-555-7795 for a 30 minute appointment.
All returned items are quarantined for one week and disinfected. You might, therefore, see items on your record for up to a week after you have returned them.
Don’t forget that WIFI is available in the Library parking lot and Virtual Zoom Meeting tutorials are being offered by the Library! If you would like to learn how to participate in an online Zoom meeting, please call the library and schedule a telephone appointment with a volunteer. 413-553-7795
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HOW TO SIGN UP FOR WOWBRARY
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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!
Thanks to a few committed library supporters, we have a received a pledge to match all gifts (and promises to make gifts if the Project is approved) to the Library Building Fund up to $50,000 that are received by May 15!!
Help us earn this match by making a promise to contribute if the Bond Measure passes! Send your promise to Candy Mountain at candymt54@hotmail.com today!
Gifts are tax deductible. Checks that are sent should be made out to Friends of the Richmond Library and please mark your check — Building Fund
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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Richmond Consolidated School is Now Registering
Preschool and Kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 school year. District policy states that children must be 5 years old as of Sept. 1, 2021, to enter Kindergarten. Children who are 3 years old as of Sept.1, 2021 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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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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