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 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.