Join us for the BRPC Annual Meeting on October 16th

September 29th, 2025

BRPC’s Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at Proprietor’s Lodge in Pittsfield from 5 to 7 p.m.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. with networking, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The 2025 Kusik Awards will be presented, followed by a special guest speaker. All municipal officials (elected and appointed) and representatives from our partner organizations are welcome.

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Open House – Lenox and Stockbridge Exploring Expanded Pedestrian & Bicycle Network

September 16th, 2025

Open House Scheduled for September 17th

Berkshire County, MA – The towns of Lenox and Stockbridge invite residents and neighbors to learn more about recent planning efforts to improve walking and cycling connections around the area of Tanglewood and nearby institutions.

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Housing Preservation

August 19th, 2025

Housing Preservation

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) seeks public input on its grant application to the United States Department Agriculture’s Housing Preservation Grant (HPG).

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$17.3 Million RAISE grant will prepare a 9.3-mile shared-use path connecting northern Berkshire communities for construction

January 10th, 2025

Congressman Richard Neal announced a major federal grant award on Friday from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The award will fund complete planning, design, and permitting for the “Adventure to Ashuwillticook Trail,” or “A2A Trail Project”, a 9.3-mile stretch of shared-use pathway connecting the existing Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to the Williamstown Mohican Path by way of downtown North Adams and the rotary of the MASS MoCA campus. This comprehensive preparation phase will move a unique regional opportunity for connectivity to 100% design and “shovel-ready” status.

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Berkshire MPO Public Review and Comment

January 2nd, 2025

The Berkshire MPO is seeking public comment on the following: 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments- An amendment (3rd amendment) has been proposed

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District Local Technical Assistance 2025

December 6th, 2024

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is soliciting eligible projects from its member communities to receive technical assistance under the 2025 District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program.

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Berkshire MPO Public Review and Comment

December 2nd, 2024

The Berkshire MPO is seeking public comment on the following: 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment- An amendment (2nd amendment) has been proposed for the Highway and Transit Sections as outlined below:

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OSD Statewide Contracts & Resources Webinar

December 2nd, 2024

The Operational Services Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be hosting:

Introduction to Statewide Contracts and Available Resources Training

The goal is to expand your understanding of Statewide Contracts and to train you on the state’s online resources.

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Call for Submissions: CEDS Priority Projects

October 3rd, 2024

The CEDS Committee is now accepting submissions of Priority Projects for potential inclusion in the 2025 Annual Performance Progress Report. Submissions are due no later than March 31, 2025. Use this form to propose a new project for inclusion:

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