West Stockbridge to Host Housing Issues Forums

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announce that the West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust is in the process of developing a strategic plan to address the housing needs of West Stockbridge. 
 
This plan aims to create an updated, in-depth assessment of current and future housing needs and strategies to address those needs.
 
The West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust and BRPC invites the public to discuss the current state of housing in West Stockbridge and help identify potential strategies for addressing housing challenges through a series of Housing Issues Forums.
 
The dates and locations of these forums are as follows:
 
Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 am at the Historical Society (9 Main Street in West Stockbridge)
Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm at the Library (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
 
All the forums will have the same format, so attendance at one will be sufficient to have your voice heard. 
 
RSVP for these meetings is welcome but not required. 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

New Universally Accessible Sheffield Trail To Be Highlighted on Guided Walk

SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Sheffield Land Trust will hold its annual Fall Property Walk on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 pm at its Ashley Falls Woods property off Rte 7A in Ashley Falls.  
 
The guided walk will highlight the completion of the first phase of upgrading a section of trail to be universally accessible.  Signage and other improvements will follow in subsequent phases.
 
Join guides Elia Delmolino and Neal Chamberlain to experience this new recreational opportunity.
 
Neal Chamberlain is the long-time Land Trust volunteer who guides the maintenance of the trails, and Elia DelMolino is from Greenagers, whose youth work crews have been busy this summer and fall in transforming 0.3 miles of the existing trail into an ADA-compliant accessible trail. The trail of compacted stone dust wanders through mowed meadows and forest, with a new bridge and boardwalk crossing the stream and wet areas.
 
The Land Trust thanked Greenagers, for making this trail accessible and the Berkshire Environmental Endowment, Eagle Fund, Fields Pond Foundation, and MassTrails for the grants that helped fund the work.
 
Before the walk, enjoy seasonal refreshments. Please wear good walking shoes and warm clothing.
 
This event is free, open to the public and family friendly.
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