October 4, 2019

Recycling for Monday October 7th: Paper

 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.

The new 2019-20 Recycling Schedule is here!

The new schedule begins with July 1st. Stop into Town Hall for a color copy, or you can print one HERE.

Upcoming Meetings

Wed., October 9, 2019 - Board of Selectmen Mtg. - 6:00 PM

QUICK LINKS TO THE WEBSITE

Office Hours



Board of Assessors: Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Conservation Commission Agent: Wednesdays 9:30 - 12:00 N

Always call for an appointment - 413-298-0044

Board of Health: Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Building & Zoning: 1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Board of Assessors: Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Council on Aging: Mon -Thurs, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Town Clerk: Mon - Wed 8:00 - 3:00 PM, Fri 8:00 - 12:00 PM

Useful Links



The Richmond Congregational Church

Has set Saturday, November 23 ^rd from 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. to host the 12 ^th Annual Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for Richmond’s Emergency Food and Fuel Assistance Program.  

The Town of Richmond and the Richmond Congregational Church partner with Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) to help Richmond families in need.

BCAC data (as of September 10, 2019) for the 2019 season.

LIHEAP:

40 Richmond families were served in the 2019 season.

1 family was provided a furnace cleaning.

4 furnaces were repaired.

4 furnaces were replaced.

This was all made possible with fuel assistance from money appropriated by the town and community-wide fund raising efforts. And cleaning, repairs and replacements were possible with money raised at the breakfasts, or otherwise donated.

We are thrilled that we have such a caring community and are able to help so many neighbors in need.

The Richmond Cultural Council is Seeking Grant Applications

Proposals from organizations, schools and individuals applying for support for cultural activities in the community are due by October 15, 2019. These grants support a variety of artistic projects and activities in and around Richmond including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.

Grant application forms and more information about the local Cultural Council program are available online at http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx. Forms are also available at the Richmond Town Hall, the Richmond Library and the Consolidated School. For specifc information on the Richmond Cultural Council, contact Catherine Gamberoni at [email protected].

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Great Barrington Recycling Center, 601 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington

WHAT TO BRING

From The Yard/Garden: Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insect Sprays, Rodent Killers Muriatic Acid, Flea Powder, No-Pest Strips,Chemical Fertilizers, Lighter Fluid, Moth Balls

From The Workbench: Rust Proofers, Wood Preservatives, Wood Strippers & Stains, Paint Thinners, Lead & Oil-Based Paint, Varnish, Full Aerosol Cans, Sealants, Adhesives, Solvents.

From The House: Drain Cleaners Oven Cleaners Floor Cleaners Metal Polish Arts & Crafts Supplies Photo Chemicals Chemistry Kits Rechargeable Batteries

From The Garage: Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene Brake &Transmission Fluids Car Wax, Polish, Engine Degreaser Swimming Pool Chemicals Driveway Sealer, Antifreeze

Car-Lead Acid Batteries

Mercurv Products: Thermometers Thermostats Other mercury Button Batteries

Debris, Gas or Propane Cylinders, Smoke Detectors, Radioactive Material, Fire Extinguishers, Fluorescent Lamps, Electronics, PCB's, Medications, Medical Sharps

DO NOT BRING

Latex Paint, Motor Oil, Medical Waste, Asbestos, Fireworks & Explosives, Ammunition, Construction Debris, Gas or Propane Cylinders, Smoke Detectors, Radioactive Material, Fire Extinguishers Fluorescent Lamps, Electronics, PCB's, Medications, Medical Sharps

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Great Barrington Dept. of Public Works

(413) 528-0867

Please Note: Telephone numbers at

Town Hall have changed. Here is a list of the correct numbers:

Conservation Comm. ....... 413-553-7792

Town Accountant ............. 413-553-7409

Town Clerk ....................... 413-553-7409

Admin. Assistant .............. 413-553-7793

Council on Aging ............. 413-553-7793

Treasurer/Collector ......... 413-553-7804

Town Administrator ......... 413-553-7803

Library ............................. 413-553-7795

Assessors ....................... 413-553-7473

D.P.W./Highway .............. 413-553-7794

Emergency Alarm System to be Tested Regularly

Emergency System Alarms will be tested to be sure that the Emergency Weather Alarm is functioning,

On the last Saturday of every month, at 12:00 noon, the system will be tested to see that it is working.

The Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge

and t he West Stockbridge Council on Aging

Invite you to join us for a dinner and lecture with Laurence D. Cohen, M.D.

   "Marijuana (All There Is To Know) A Primer"

Cost: $10.00 per person for the buffet-style dinner catered by The Marketplace

               No charge for attending the lecture only

When: Thursday, October 10th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Where: St. Patrick’s Church Parish Center, Route 41, West Stockbridge, MA

~Reservations are required~

When making your reservation, please indicate if you are planning to join us for both the dinner and lecture or the lecture only.

Contact: Emilie Jarrett: Tel 413-232-0122; email: [email protected]

Errors & Fraud in Medicare - A lecture by the Mass. Senior Medicare Patrol Program

Sponsored by the combined Richmond and West Stockbridge Councils on Aging.

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the St. Patrick Church Parish Hall on Rte. 41 in West Stockbridge.

A free workshop that will provide tools to become better educated and engaged health care consumers and protect ourselves and our loved ones from Medicare fraud and deceptive marketing tactics. Coffee and pastries will be served.

Please call to make a reservation at 413-553-7793.

HAPPENINGS AT THE LIBRARY

Richmond Author Carolyn Brancato will read from her new novel, "The Circus Pig and the Kaiser"

at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, at the Richmond Free Public Library. A Lively World event. Coffee, refreshments.

Tech Talks with Candy at Richmond Library

The library is hosting a new monthly program called "Tech Talks with Candy". This half hour program will explore different aspects of technology available today. It is our hope that this new service will aid our patrons in navigating the digital world.

Schedule of Dates / Subjects

(all talks take place at 3:00 PM)

November 21st: Genealogy searching on the internet

December 26th: How to take a “selfie”

January 30th: How to use a flash drive

February 27th: Keyboard shortcuts

March 26th: How to download and use iTunes

April 25th: Those YouTube videos

Film Discussion Group at the Library

Film Club meets the second Thursday of every month for discussion. Watch the featured movie of the month on your own and any other suggested movies with the same subject or theme.

Richmond Library will have some copies available through inter-library loan. Most can be found on Netflix or Prime Video.

FOR THE OCTOBER 10, 2019 SESSION

Theme: Whistle Blowers

Featured: The Post (2017)

The owner of the Washington Post (Meryl Streep) and her executive editor (Tom Hanks) risk their freedom and livelihoods to reveal the secret activities of the U.S. government during the Vietnam War. Whistleblower is Daniel Ellsberg, the case the Pentagon Papers. ON DISC OR FREE ON ROKU WITH SUBSCRIPTION

Others:

The Constant Gardener (2005)

A widower (Ralph Fiennes) is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption. PRIME VIDEO

 

The Insider (1999)

A research chemist (Russell Crowe) comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a "60 Minutes" expose on Big Tobacco. PRIME VIDEO

 

Serpico (1973)

Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) was the first NYPD officer ever to speak up and report the widespread, deep rooted corruption in the force, where some police officers were taking payoffs. PRIME VIDEO OR FREE ON ROKU WITH SUBSCRIPTION

Silkwood (1983)

A worker (Meryl Streep) at a plutonium processing plant is purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing worker safety violations at the plant. ON DISC ONLY

Free Delivery of Library Materials to the Homebound

The Richmond Free Public Library is pleased to offer delivery of library materials to our Richmond patrons who are home-bound. Arrangements to have items delivered to and picked up from your home can be made with staff members. (Please note this does not include items that have been Inter-Library loaned from other libraries)

Call for eligibility requirements: 413-553-7795

This Sign Could Save Your Life...!!!

Every minute counts in an emergency, so please help us find your house quickly. Custom 911 signs can be purchased by calling Chief Traver at 413-329-7153. The cost is now $20.00 for a custom sign. You can also install your own numbers if you would prefer, but please make sure they are at least 3" in height and in a prominent place. Please help us help you!!!

A NOTE FROM CHIEF TRAVER

There are a number of 911 Emergency Plaques in Town Hall that were ordered many months ago and never picked up. If you ordered one of these and your house number is: 1834, or 604 please arrange to have it picked up and paid for.

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The Community Health Association

offers Blood Pressure Screenings every Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Richmond Congregational Church. No appointment needed. For more information about additional free skilled nursing services, such as home visits for residents, contact Emilie Jarrett, RN, at 413.232.0122, email: [email protected] website: www.rwstcomhealth.com

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PLEASE NOTE - CHANGE OF START DATE

Flu Clinics will start the week of October 8 ^th

The Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge is offering free flu shots for eligible residents over the age of 19 years in both communities. For information about influenza, visit: the Center for Disease Control’s web site: www.cdc.gov/flu .

               

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION WEST STOCKBRIDGE OFFICE:

Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 AM

except major holidays



WEST STOCKBRIDGE TOWN HALL COMMUNITY ROOM:

Tuesday, October 8 ^th 5:00-7:00 PM

                                       Monday, October 21st 12:00-2:00 PM

                                     

RICHMOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

          Every Thursday: 9:00 - 10:00 am (except major holidays)

                            Wednesday, October 9 ^th 12:00-2:00 pm

                            Tuesday, October 15 ^th      5:00-7:00 pm

RICHMOND LIBRARY

Tuesday, October 29 ^th 5:00-7:00 pm

For more information, contact Emilie Jarrett, RN., BSN.

Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge

21 State Line Rd. - PO Box 368

West Stockbridge, MA 01266

Tel: 413.232.0122

[email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities

OPENINGS ON COUNCILS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:

The Richmond Recreation Committee has member openings 

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is looking for two (2) new members to serve as alternates. 

 

The Affordable Housing Committee is short two members, specifically those with a background in Construction or Law. 

 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE YOUR TOWN:

 

Field Driver and additional volunteers to assist in the occasional round-up of livestock when a local farmer is in need. 

 

Transportation Rep . This volunteer position would require attendance at quarterly meetings to represent the town's interests and work closely with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. 

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions listed above, please contact the Town Administrator at 413-698-3882 or via email at [email protected]

Richmond Reads

A free parent/child playgroup for children up to age 5 meets on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:30AM in the School Library. Activities include circle time with stories, felt board and songs, and table top time with manipulatives and crafts. For information contact Jessica Maloney , South Berkshire Kids Program Coordinator, at 413-464-5095.

Need Food or Fuel Assistance?

You may be eligible for financial assistance from your friends and neighbors right here in town. Contact the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) at 413-445-4503 or visit their website. All correspondence is strictly confidential.

 

Please Note: Persons in Richmond eligible for emergency fuel assistance are also eligible for food assistance through the South Congregational Church Food Pantry located at the rear of the building at 110 South Street in Pittsfield. Pantry hours are: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 11AM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6PM.