Richmond Pond Scheduled for Chemical Treatment on July 16

11:48AM / Tuesday, July 14, 2026Print Story | Email Story

RICHMOND, Mass. — Richmond Pond will undergo chemical treatment on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to control the growth of nuisance aquatic vegetation.

Local authorities have issued a warning detailing temporary restrictions on the use of the pond's water following the application.

According to a public notice issued by Solitude Lake Management, recreational activities including boating, fishing, and swimming will be restricted until Friday, July 17, 2026. A longer restriction is in place for using the pond water for irrigation purposes, which is prohibited until August 29, 2026.

The environmental project is being conducted under a permit from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), along with an order of conditions issued by both the Richmond and Pittsfield Conservation Commissions.

Residents seeking more information can contact Solitude Lake Management at 508-865-1000.

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Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
12:58PM / Saturday, September 12, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.

Hundreds of community members gathered outside the Fire Department for the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial featuring a steel I-beam salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.

The monument marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and its effect reached far and wide beyond New York, said Deputy Fire Chief James Mead.

"There are moments in our lives that become markers of time. Moments when we remember not only what happened, but where we were, who was beside us, and how the world somehow felt different afterwards," Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove said.

"For those of us who experienced September 11, 2001 — it is one of those moments for us to share."

The acquisition of the beam was a multi-year effort initiated by the late Andy Moro, former commander of American Legion Post 298 in Housatonic, and was carried on by the Legion's second vice commander, John Morris.

Morris said he was able to obtain the warped steel I-beam through connections he made during his time as a New York City firefighter.

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