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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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41. 

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire." 

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body. 

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read. 

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