Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

06/02/2026

BRPC's Transportation Planning section invites you to two upcoming opportunities to help plan future bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting southern Berkshire County.

BRPC has partnered with engineering firm Weston & Sampson to begin envisioning a Southern Berkshire Bike Path route between Sheffield and Lenox, with the goal to create one continuous, logical route that links town centers across southern Berkshire County with high-quality cycling and walking paths.

Resident input on the data and potential routes collected so far is an important step in the planning process. BRPC is hosting two in-person opportunities to participate in this project. Each town meeting will focus on work in that particular town.

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their hometown, but if a different time or location is more convenient, please attend the opportunity that works best for you.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 4:00pm (Gt. Barrington) and 5:30pm (Sheffield)
WHERE: Gt. Barrington Mason Public Library (231 Main St.) and Sheffield's Christ Trinity Church (180 Main St.)

Getting to meetings: All locations are served directly by BRTA public transit or South County Connector microtransit. Great Barrington is served by the #21 bus and #921 express bus. Transportation to Christ Trinity Church in Sheffield can be arranged by calling the South County Connector at (413) 591-3826 between 8am and 4pm, or schedule anytime in the South County Connector smartphone app.

05/28/2026

Berkshire Natural Resources Council is hosting a half-day conference on Wednesday, June 24, to explore how our forests support wildlife and strengthen resilience.

sponsored by:
Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Greylock Glen, Adams

05/28/2026

Sharing some news about an upcoming event hosted by Hoosic River Revival -

This FREE, family-friendly RiverFest event will take place on Saturday, June 6th at the Beaver Mill riverside parking lot on Rt. 8 in North Adams. The event will feature hands-on activities for all ages, including fly casting, guided river walks, craft making, fishing, water quality monitoring, snacks, and information about all three of the hosting organizations.

Special programming features include a community sing-along at 1:30 p.m., an 11-2pm clay animal workshop led by North Adams Clay, and representatives from MassWildlife on-site to teach participants how to fish. The event will close with a riverside clean-up from 2-3 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or chair to relax by the river and to consider exploring the famous Natural Bridge State Park.

05/26/2026

The Citizen Planner Training Collaborative (CPTC) has scheduled a "Drafting Zoning Amendments" workshop on June 8th. This course will provide a step-by-step roadmap on how to adopt and amend zoning codes in accordance with the strict requirements of G.L. 40A Section 5. Local officials and staff will gain an understanding of what type and scope of amendments are permissible; the relationship between zoning and other municipal planning documents; and the essential role of the Planning Board in the process.

The 2026 Spring Webinar Series workshops have begun. Check below for the workshops offered. All workshops are held on Zoom. There is a $35 fee which can be paid by check or credit card. Webinar policies & questions.

05/22/2026

On June 17, the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) will host a webinar for municipal leaders about the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy efficiency improvements for existing buildings or for qualifying new construction projects. BRPC's executive director, Laura Brennan, is looking forward to moderating!

On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy efficiency improvements for existing buildings or for qualifying new construction projects. P...

05/21/2026

Join us for a free, hands-on digital workshop with Berkshire County’s Digital Navigator from Pittsfield Community Television. Topics include password management, web browsing, email, computer fundamentals, and more!

This event is open to the public, with refreshments provided by the Clarksburg 60+ Center. All are welcome!

05/09/2026

It's officially our 60th anniversary! On May 9th, 1966, Commissioner Theodore W. Schulenberg of the MA Department of Commerce and Development formally approved the Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission and its area of jurisdiction. At that time, 10 municipalities had joined, and by the time this brochure was printed a year later, it was up to 17, encompassing over 93% of the population.

05/08/2026

One week from today! ArtWeek Berkshires is a countywide celebration of all things creative, and it's bigger than ever in 2026. Check out the calendar of events at https://berkshires.org/artweek-berkshires/

05/07/2026

This Saturday afternoon, May 9th, take a guided ride around downtown Pittsfield to explore 20 public murals (and one in progress)! This Massachusetts Bike Month event is free to attend.

Ride begins and ends at Hot Plate Brewing Co. at 1 School Street, Pittsfield. The ride leaves at 3:00pm and will finish by 5:00. Stick around to unwind at the Hot Plate taproom afterwards.

Rain date is the following day, May 10th at the same time.

Please RSVP at the link in the comments!

05/07/2026

As part of Massachusetts Bike Month, commute to Downtown Pittsfield by bike on Wednesday morning, May 13, for a free breakfast in Dunham Mall! Drop by anytime between 7 and 9am for free coffee, fruit, and breakfast sandwiches.

While you're there, learn more about regional bicycle planning efforts around Berkshire County and ways that you can get involved.

RSVP is encouraged at the link in comments.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7-9am
WHERE: Dunham Mall, Pittsfield (between Allen St and North St)
WHAT: Free breakfast for anyone arriving by bike