Sheffield Comprehensive Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

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SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Sheffield Comprehensive Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey is open through Nov. 6, 2026. 

Paper Copies are available at Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield Senior Center, and Town Hall.

The Town of Sheffield invites the public to participate in a Survey informing the upcoming Sheffield Comprehensive and Open Space and Recreation Plans. 

Town residents and visitors are asked to weigh in on priorities for Town projects for the coming 10-20 years.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Sheffield_MP_OSRP_Survey



The survey asks respondents a variety of questions, including demographic information; economic development and land-use preferences; recreation and conservation needs and desires; municipal improvements and expenditures; and policies.

"The survey is a great opportunity for people to reflect on what they like about our community's services, parks, playgrounds, trails- what needs to be improved, and how the Town should prioritize our time and money," said Committee Chair Larissa Yaple.

After the survey's completion, a public forum will present the results to the community at the Bushnell-Sage Library on November 14.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer, tablet, or smartphone device to participate in the interactive presentation.  The Town is working with staff from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to develop the plans.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

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

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

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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