ArtWeek Berkshires returns for its third year, with more than 100 events planned for the weeklong celebration of the arts, running Oct. 14-22.
Kusik Award Nominations Sought
Nominations for the Kusik Award that recognizes projects, groups, or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to planning in Berkshire County are being sought.
Economic Development Plan Regional Session
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) is creating a new economic development plan for the state & will be conducting a Regional Planning Session tour in spring and summer of 2023. A Berkshire session is in the process of being scheduled.
Introduction to the Zoning Act
CPTC Webinar Series, Introduction to the Zoning Act
Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 pm
This is a great opportunity for newly elected Planning Board members. The Spring – Summer CPTC Webinar Series begins with the workshop, Introduction to the Zoning Act. This workshop is aimed at newer Planning Board and Board of Appeals members
Remote and Hybrid Public Meeting Provisions Extended to March 31, 2025
Governor Healey has signed the supplemental, combined spending and borrowing bill into law. With its passing, municipal governments and other public entities are able to continue holding meetings remotely and in hybrid formats until March 31, 2025.
Regional Transportation Plan: Survey Insights
Public input is a key component of the 2024 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) currently under development. The RTP will lay out the regional priorities for transportation investments over the next twenty years. Listening to and learning from the residents of Berkshire County helps us to gain a fuller understanding of what transportation investments should be made.
MA Select Board Association Western & Rural Massachusetts Conference April 1
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will host its third Western & Rural Massachusetts Conference on Saturday, April 1 in Holyoke at the Delaney House.
CPTC Annual Conference March 18
The Citizen Planner Training Collaborative (CPTC) annual conference will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Hogan Campus Center, Holy Cross College, Worcester MA fully in person.
BRPC Financials
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission’s financial statements of governmental activities are audited annually by a certified public accountant. The CPA’s responsibilities follow generally accepted auditing standards in the USA
Housing the Berkshires: A Coalition of Change
Help build support for housing in the Berkshires. Join us on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:00 on Zoom.