Resilient Stormwater Action Plan Update

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RICHMOND, Mass. — Richmond and West Stockbridge are completing a collaborative action plan to proactively reduce flooding, improve climate readiness, and address stormwater impacts across the two communities. 
 
The Resilient Stormwater Action and Implementation Plan will identify and prioritize short- and long-term flood reduction projects across the communities - and position the Towns to receive future state funding.
 
There were 85 survey respondents who helped identify locations with a history of flooding and shared how they have addressed flooding on their properties.
 
Attend two informational webinars happening Monday, Feb. 27, and Wednesday, March 29 (from 6:30 – 7:15pm). These webinars will provide information geared towards riverfront and lakefront homeowners – but relevant to all - about reducing flooding and supporting a more climate resilient community.
 
Register now for the February webinar (2/27) at this link: https://tinyurl.com/Feb27flood
 
Survey results are being used to inform modeling of flooding issues associated with existing infrastructure and future climate conditions. Nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding will also be assessed within the flood model.
 

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CHP Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) announced the appointment of Chief Medical Officer, John-Paul Bettencourt, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., AAHIVS, CPE. 
 
Most recently, Dr. Bettencourt was based in Fort Myers, Fla. where he served as Chief Medical Officer at McGregor Clinic. 
 
His time as a lead physician and academic instructor in the New England region will be an asset and provide insight into the medical needs of the Berkshires. With more than 13 years of clinical practice and 12 years of experience in medical and disaster management, Dr. Bettencourt's expertise will guide CHP into the future of healthcare.
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