Richmond is a small, rural community in western Massachusetts, abutting the New York State border and just south of the city of Pittsfield, where many of its residents work.

Richmond is 14 miles north of Great Barrington and 145 miles west of Boston. It is noted for its scenic beauty, with tree-lined roads and shadows cast across the many fields by the surrounding Berkshire hills.

The town is principally residential in nature, with only a handful of commercial enterprises and several orchards and farms. There are many part-time residents of Richmond from New York City or the Boston area involved in business or the arts who have chosen Richmond as their second homes for its beauty and privacy. The 1600 year round residents of Richmond express a strong sense of community.


What's New: 

October 2008
October 15, 2008
Deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.  Application forms may be obtained at Town Hall, Richmond Public Library, Richmond School, Richmond Post Office, or online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp

September 2008
September 28, 2008
A Benefit For The Family Of Rafe Kozaka
Club Helsinki Great Barrington
Saurday 8PM Suggested Donation $25
For More Info:
http://www.clubhelsinkiweb.com/schedule.html

September 14, 2008
Annual Town "Pienic"
Please join us for an afternoon of friends, fun and homemade pies at
Blair Farm
2533 Swamp Road
1:00to 3:00 PM
Sponsored By: Richmond Land Trust, Richmond Historical Society, Richmond Civic Association.
Bring A Pie, Buy A Pie, Eat Some Pie...it's all good!
CLICK HERE to see some pictures!

September 2, 2008
Richmond Free Public Library -The Duplo Experience
Richmond Free Public Library now has a Lego table donated by the Friends Of The Library and a plethora, a gaggle, a bunch, a flood of Duplos! Some of the sets include Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends.

August 2008
August 14, 2008
Richmond Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ
Serving starts at 6PM, get there early, get in line and don't forget your trays!!!
Special guest server Governor Deval Patrick. 
Honored Volunteer Fran Malnati.
CLICK HERE to see some pictures!
PS More pictures to come.

July 2008
July 31, 2008
Governor Repeals Out Of State Marriage Prohibition
As per the Chapter 216 of the Acts of 2008 couples may not be denied a marriage license based on their state of residence. Although the Town Of Richmond has yet to receive all of the necesary paperwork and software updates, we are able to grant marriage licenses to out of state couples effective immediately. The Richmond Town Clerk can be reached Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-12PM.
Phone 413-698-3355, Fax 413-698-3272, e-mail clerk@richmondma.org.
CLICK HERE to view the letter from the Registrar Of Vital Records And Statistics. (PDF Document)

June 2008
June 1, 2008
The Calendar is BACK!!!!
If you have something that you would like added, please e-mail web@richmondma.org. Postings are at the discretion of the webmaster.
CLICK HERE to check it out.

May 2008
May 26, 2008
2008 Memorial Day Parade
Starts at 8AM and travels from the Fire House to the school.
Special guest speaker Governor Deval Patrick.
CLICK HERE to see some pictures! 

October 2007
October 15, 2007
Deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.  Application forms may be obtained at Town Hall, Richmond Public Library, Richmond School, Richmond Post Office, or online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp

October 4, 2007
Richmond Free Public Library
"Chris and Woody"  
From 7-8PM
They will be performing bluegrass, folk, and old time country songs.

September 2007
September 25, 2007
Richmond Free Public Library
Book Club Discussion starts at 7PM.
The book this month is Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

August 2007
August 9, 2007
Richmond Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ
Serving starts at 6PM, get there early, get in line and don't forget your trays!!!
Special guest server Governor Deval Patrick.
CLICK HERE to see some pictures! 

April 2007
April 6, 2007
Library Survey
The Richmond Free Public Library survey is now online. Please take a moment to fill it out and return it to the library. While there check out the new book store and maybe a book or two. CLICK HERE Adobe PDF format.

April 6, 2007
Sewer Regulations
The Town of Richmond Sewer Regulations are now online. CLICK HERE 
Adobe PDF format.

March 2007
March 26, 2007
Town Caucus
The Town Caucus will be held at the Richmond Town Hall at 7pm.
The town caucus is a meeting of registered voters called annually to nominate candidates for each elective local office.