Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

11/05/2026

🕯️ Sunday, November 15th is observed as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Across the United States, 40,000 people annually are lost to traffic crashes, sending ripples through families and communities. A disproportionate number are killed while walking or cycling.

BRPC's Transportation Planning program strives to help Berkshire County reach Vision Zero: zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads. We are human, and there will always be crashes and accidents on our roads, but they need not be a death sentence or life altering.

This year, BRPC is partnering with the City of Pittsfield to remember those lost on our roads, as well as celebrate achievements made in making our streets safer for all in the face of tragedy. Join us on a walking tour of the reconstructed West Street corridor to experience the changes as a pedestrian and learn how design changes work to improve safety.

👉 The tour will begin at noon on Sunday, November 15th at Dorothy Amos Park. No RSVP required. Heavy rain will reschedule to the following Sunday, 11/22. You can add the event to your calendar on BRPC's webpage here: https://berkshireplanning.org/event/world-day-of-remembrance/

10/30/2026

Check out five upcoming CPTC workshops perfect for Planning Board and Zoning Board members. Everything is done by Zoom and no more than 2 hours per topic:

The Zoning Act does not contain any provisions for the review of site plans, however the process can be a very effective tool for a board to review the details, aesthetics and impacts of a potential project.  This course explains the legal issues when using site plan review; the difference between ...

10/29/2026

Respond to SaveYour.Town’s Annual Survey of Rural Challenges by October 31.
Saveyour.town Annual Survey of Rural Challenges is now open for rural and small-town residents to share both the challenges they face and the assets that make their communities strong. Since 2015, SaveYour.Town co-founders have been gathering and listening to rural voices, using the survey results to develop practical strategies that help communities create a better future. Click here to access the survey and respond by October 31: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.list-manage.com%2F3jQz0PpbrYi%3Fe%3D9ac6db06db%26c2id%3D0625e13638e3533301f18f9bf96a5a28&data=05%7C02%7CWGoodman%40berkshireplanning.org%7C818a47a600ff46e2f23008df35cf796d%7C51254e670f434fee876864cf81f5fd15%7C0%7C0%7C639288837359764493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=i5ubih9AlyzJIkMXeigq3RSaWNqrW6XDqUJ5o%2BeTktI%3D&reserved=0

What small town people see as their biggest challenges, and what topics rural people most want help with

10/26/2026

On Friday at the Massachusetts State House, legislators, regional leaders, and partners gathered to launch the updated 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan, a roadmap to strengthen rural communities and advance rural priorities across the Commonwealth.

The plan provides recommendations related to housing, transportation, economic development, municipal sustainability, broadband access, public health, and other issues critical to the future of rural communities.

Read the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan:

10/16/2026

We celebrated BRPC's 60th anniversary and the work of our dedicated staff during FY26 yesterday, presented Roger Bolton with the 2026 Kusik award, and were inspired by Ben Downing of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, who served as the keynote speaker. Thank you to all who joined us!

photo credit: Michael Hayes

10/01/2026

We decided it’d be a friendly gesture, and now officer Obie can just send an email.

Thanks to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, the Guthrie Center is now a public WIFI site! It is available for indoor use during our lobby hours, and will always be accessible from the outside of our building.

09/28/2026

Learn more from MassDOT about the Service Development Plan for the Boston and Albany Corridor during a virtual meeting on October 6th at 6 pm. Pre-registration is available at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_43PRYr3ZRviYw5wGKtxCrA #/registration

09/18/2026

BRPC is a co-sponsor of the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Inc. CHAPA annual regional meeting ! Join us on October 21st at the Berkshire Innovation Center:

09/14/2026

Remember to register for this upcoming conference! Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll will keynote, and breakout session topics include siting new technology, housing innovations, regional public health successes, municipal AI and cybersecurity, and municipal finance options. Register at mapc.ma/marpa-2026

09/03/2026

Dr. Jennifer Michaels and Andy Ottoson on the air to talk about Overdose Awareness Month