Cheshire Economic Report Sees Opportunities for Growth

Jack Guerino, iBerkshires

CHESHIRE, Mass. — Cheshire Community Association President John Tremblay hopes a recent economic development report can lay out a path forward in which the town can grow.

“This is a big thing and could increase revenue in town,” Tremblay said. “Every community is struggling with it so this is a long-term list that shows how we can take these assets and leverage them to grow funding.”

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BRPC Launches Outdoor Recreation Website

Brittany Polito, iBerkshires

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission’s new outdoor recreation website connects residents and visitors with the county landscape while promoting the region.

On Monday, BerkshiresOutside.org was launched with more than 550 access points to trailheads, boat launches, parks, and more. It will serve as a companion to 1Berkshire’s tourism website Berkshires.org.

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Call for Submissions – Priority Economic Development Projects

The 2023-2027 Berkshire County CEDS contains a Priority Project list which inventories regionally significant economic development projects. Through December 31, 2023, BRPC staff and the CEDS Committee invite submission of additional projects not yet listed in the 2023-2027 CEDS.

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The Berkshire outdoors—an asset and an opportunity

The forthcoming outdoor recreation website is projected to inspire and sustain increased growth in the outdoor recreation sector of the Berkshire economy and community.

Elizabeth Nelson, Berkshire Edge
Article link here.

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission promotions

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is pleased to announce the promotions of three staff members Marie Brady, Seth Jenkins, and Jaymie Zapata to Senior Planners and the appointment of Laura Brennan as Assistant Director.

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Grants Workshop Series 2023

Please save the dates and register using the link below. In each session, state officials will join us to talk about state, federal, and non-profit grant opportunities.

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Community One Stop for Growth

The Community One Stop for Growth application portal will again host 12 grant programs in FY24. The Expression of Interest period is open through March 17, 2023. Last year, 75% of successful applicants statewide participated in and received feedback through the Expression of Interest process.

Full Applications are also now OPEN.

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Outdoor Recreation Photography Solicitation

BRPC seeks photographer services to capture images of various outdoor recreational activities in the Berkshires that will be featured on a pending outdoor recreation website for Berkshire County. BRPC may also utilize the imagery

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