Recycling for Tuesday, September 7th: Paper and Cardboard
Recycling for Monday, September 13th: 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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MESSAGE FROM THE HIGHWAY DEPT.
Construction and repairs on Swamp Road will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2021. This is estimated to be a four-day job.
The road will be reduced to one lane with Stop lights installed on either end of the construction zone. The Stop lights will be in place on Friday, September 3rd and will be in warning mode until construction begins.
Please use extreme caution while traveling, especially at night as there will be a missing lane. Please plan accordingly and expect delays during this time.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: There will be cracksealing work on Swamp and Lenox Roads from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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BULKY WASTE DAY-SAT. SEPT. 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
At the Highway Dept. Garage Area
Due to cost increases from our collector, we will now be charging $50.00 per Mattress and Box Spring
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, ALSO THEY MUST BE EMPTY OF ALL CONTENTS (OIL AND FUEL) FROM THE MOTORS AND TANKS. ALUMINUM DOORS AND WINDOWS FRAMES MUST BE FREE FROM GLASS.
*** ELECTRONICS BIN***
DISPOSAL OF: MONITORS, PRINTERS, CPU’s, PHONES, BATTERIES, COPIERS, SCANNERS, MODEMS, FAX MACHINES, LAPTOPS, RADIOS, TOWERS, SPEAKERS, SERVERS, ROUTERS, BALLASTS, MICROWAVES, CELL PHONES, LIGHT FIXTURES, CHARGERS, ELECTRICAL EQUIP., BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS, AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
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Upcoming Meetings
Tues. September 7, 2021 - Council on Aging - 2:00 PM
Town Hall
Wed. September 8, 2021 - Board of Health - 5:00 PM
Zoom
Thurs. September 9, 2021 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
Mon. September 13, 2021 - Planning Board 6:30 PM
Town Hall
Tues. September 14, 2021 - Special Town Mtg. - 5:00 PM Richmond School Parking Lot
Tues. September 14, 2021 - Richmond School Cte. - 6:00 PM via Zoom
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NOTICE FROM THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Town Conservation Commission has engaged R. Sackett Inc. to survey lands along Beach Road and the west end of Shore Road as part of the Board of Selectmen Approved turnover of Town land to the Conservation Commission for protection.
This requires that the Surveyors look for monuments to reference for locating/defining Town Property lines and may require them to go on to private property to locate these reference monuments.
The surveyor sent out notifications to landowners on this but, due to address issues in the assessors data base, the notice may not have reached all landowners.
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OCTOBER FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
Please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt. Face coverings are required. Home visits are available. We do not carry the high dose influenza vaccine.
The Community Health Association is offering free flu shots for Richmond and West Stockbridge eligible residents over the age of 19 years. No appointment is necessary. For information about influenza: www.cdc.gov/flu.
RICHMOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH:
State Rd., Richmond, MA
Friday, October 1 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Every Thursday in October 9:00am - 10:00am
WEST STOCKBRIDGE TOWN HALL GYM
21 State Line Rd. West Stockbridge, MA
Saturday, October 2 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Every Mon. & Wed. in October 9:00am - 10:00am
No clinic on Monday, October 11 due to the holiday
RICHMOND CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL GYM
State Rd. Richmond, MA
Wednesday, October 6 5:00pm - 7:00pm
For more information contact Emilie Jarrett, RN., BSN.
Telephone: 413-232-0122 email:Emilie@charws.com
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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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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.
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ADVICE FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
The COVID Delta variant is more contagious and causes more severe disease among people who are not vaccinated.
“A pandemic of the unvaccinated” is how Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has described the current condition of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from the coronavirus and its variants is to get vaccinated!
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UPDATE ON COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) would like to share several updates on changes that we have made to our policies to help limit further spread in our community. Please see below for more information about each policy and several reminders of the opportunities available to you for testing and vaccination.
Please contact 1-855-BMC-LINK (1-855-262-5465) to speak with a trained healthcare professional about COVID-19 symptoms, testing, or vaccination.
New Masking Policy
Effective Wednesday, August 4, BHS is requiring all patients and visitors entering a BHS facility to wear a new medical-grade mask issued by BHS. This mask order has been mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
By distributing new masks, we can be confident that the masks of all patients and visitors have not degraded or been soiled or compromised. Masks will be issued at the entries to all inpatient and outpatient facilities and will also be available at the front desks of our BHS practices.
New Visitation Policy
Effective Wednesday, August 4, visitation will be limited to one healthy visitor per patient at both BMC and Fairview Hospital in adult medical/surgical units and in pediatrics. (This is a reduction from the two visitors that had been allowed previously.)
No changes are being made to visiting hours, which continue to run from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM daily in the adult medical surgical units and from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Critical Care and Progressive Care units. Please visit this link to view the current visitation policy. https://tinyurl.com/VisitationUpdate-2021-08-04
Vaccination Reminder
Vaccines are available at the following BHS locations:
Pittsfield COVID-19 Testing Center
505 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-7:30pm.
(Between 4:00pm and 7:30pm, vaccines are administered at Urgent Care.)
North Adams COVID-19 Testing Ctr. Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington
98 Church St., No. Adams, MA 01247 29 Lewis Ave., Gt. Barrington, MA 01230
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Walk-ins are welcome at all vaccination locations. Learn more at
Testing Reminder
Testing is available every day of the week at the following BHS locations:
Pittsfield COVID-19 Testing Center North Adams COVID-19 Testing Center
505 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 98 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm Sunday-Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington
475 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Sunday-Saturday, 8:00am-12:00pm
Please remember, you must schedule an appointment for a test.
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RICHMOND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
2821 STATE ROAD, RICHMOND, MA. - 413-553-7795
HELP WANTED
LIBRARY AIDE - MINIMUM WAGE
THURS.- 1:00 - 4:00 & THE LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:00 - 2:00
(WITH FLEXIBILITY TO FILL IN OTHER DAYS AS NEEDED)
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: CHECKING BOOKS IN AND OUT, RE-SHELVING BOOKS, PROCESSING BOOKS, AND ANSWERING THE PHONE.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, COMPUTER LITERATE AND ABLE TO LIFT 30 POUND BOXES OF BOOKS.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME TO THE LIBRARY AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE.
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THE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN REGULAR
(pre-COVID) 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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HOW TO SIGN UP FOR WOWBRARY
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The Lively World Series Returns Live to the Richmond Library
Dr. Carole Owens will be speaking on “The Eviction of the Berkshire Mohicans” on Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 P.M.
Reservations are strongly encouraged, please call the library to reserve your spot, 553-7795.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please call the library for more information. 553-7795
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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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Berkshire Basket Raffle
Thanks to the Friends of the Richmond Library, the library is holding another give-away basket raffle. To enter the raffle, simply visit the library! The Berkshire Basket includes: a one size fits all poncho from TP Saddleblanket, a one size fits all fleece robe from Pine Cone Hill, a $15.00 Gift Certificate to Six Depot, a $15.00 Gift Certificate to Bartlett’s Apple Orchard, A table runner and a jar of honey from Weatherfish Farm.
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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, 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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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!
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 |
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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