Recycling for Monday, July 12th: Paper and Cardboard
Recycling for Monday, July 19th: 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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URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
The Combined Richmond/West Stockbridge Council on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers in order to continue to provide an essential service to our seniors. We are particularly in need of drivers willing to take on an ongoing weekly ride. Although exercise classes are now resuming after the threat of the COVID virus has waned, some of our seniors are unable to take advantage of them as they cannot get to the venues and these classes are of tremendous value to the health and well-being of our elders.
If you have a good driving record and are looking for a way to contribute to your town, please call Phyllis at 413-441-1106 or email at coa@richmondma.org.
P.S. Drivers who are Richmond residents receive senior tax-write-off benefits in return for their time.
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Upcoming Meetings
Tues. July 13, 2021 - Conservation Comm. - 7:00 PM
Wed. July 14, 2021 - Board of Selectmen - 6:00 PM
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Update from the Highway Department:
Grading Season is finally done. It took longer than usual due to the wet weather in April and May where it rained almost everyday.
The Department is now working on roadside drainage maintenance, cleaning of storm drains and roadside mowing. We are working with Conservation Commission on a bundle NOI to continue to do routine maintenance throughout the town.
The Department is getting ready to move forward with summer construction projects which will include the paving of Swamp Road and potential fabric jobs.
The Dublin Rd bridge project is at the beginning stages of ordering supplies. We will keep the Town updated on the project status including when construction begins and when the detour and road closures will happen.
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THE COUNCIL ON AGING
EXERCISE CLASSES ARE BACK!
Monday Yoga—3:15 - 4:30 PM at the Church
Wednesday Tai Chi—3:30 - 4:30 PM at the Church
Thursday Weights—11:15 AM - 12:15 PM at Town Hall
Friday Line Dance—3:30 - 4:30 PM at Town Hall
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UPDATE ON COVID-19 Information |
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COVID-19 POP-UP VACCINE CLINICS AT WAHCONAH PARK
The Pittsfield Health Dept. and the Pittsfield Suns are teaming up to create two COVID-19 pop-up vaccine clinics at Wahconah Park. The clinics will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 8th and Thursday, August 5th in front of the gates to the ball park. Appointments are not required.
The clinics will provide both first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Those who have received a first dose of Pfizer will be eligible for a second dose at the clinic. Vaccination cards will be required for eligibility for the second dose.
Free tickets to the Pittsfield Suns game that night will be given to those who get vaccinated and those who accompany them.
Please be prepared to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine to check for allergic reactions. For those who have previously experienced severe or life-threatening allergic reactions, the time will be extended to 30 minutes.
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THE LATEST FROM THE GOVERNOR!
More reasons to get vaccinated - As if you needed them
MASSACHUSETTS VAXMILLIONS GIVEAWAY
Win $1 Million or a College Scholarship. Get vaccinated - you can't play if you aren't vaccinated! Registration begins Thursday, July 1, 2021. For more information and Giveaway rules, click here - massachusetts-vaxmillions-giveaway
UPDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR MASKS
Everyone who is fully vaccinated need not wear a mask when in public - with some obvious exceptions: Wearing a mask will still be mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings.
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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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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.
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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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Take & Make Crafts for Children
During the month of July, the Richmond Free Public Library will be passing out Take and Make crafts for children. Each week we will put out a new craft.
All craft supplies have been generously provided by Southern Berkshire Kids.
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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.
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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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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