Trustees of
Reservations July Events
Saturday, July 17 | 9 AM –
1 PM
East Branch Trail, Chesterfield Gorge
Identifying invasive plant
species workshop, followed by safe removal and prevention of
invasive plants.
Saturday, August 21 | 9 AM
– 1 PM
East Branch Trail, Chesterfield Gorge
Photo monitoring workshop,
followed by trying out your new skill at the Chesterfield Gorge!
About the Trustees of
Reservations in the Pioneer Valley
Since 2001, The Trustees have
been building a stronger conservation presence in the Pioneer Valley
region with educational and grassroots community outreach programs
and the pursuit of significant land conservation opportunities.
Currently, The Trustees own and manage 13 spectacular properties in
the region. These include Notchview, the Bryant Homestead, Dinosaur
Footprints, Chapel Brook, Bear Swamp, Chesterfield Gorge, Petticoat
Hill, Glendale Falls, Little Tom Mountain (to open 2012) and Peaked
Mountain. Recent acquisitions which will open to the public in the
future include the Bullitt Reservation, Mt. Warner Reservation, and
Land of Providence. The Trustees locally operate the Highland
Communities Initiative (HCI), a program created to protect the
natural and cultural character of 38 rural hilltowns located between
the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers. To find out more about HCI,
visit
www.highlandcommunities.org. For more information on becoming a
Trustees member, donor and/or volunteer or to reach The Trustees of
Reservations Pioneer Valley regional office, please call
413.532.1631.
The Trustees of Reservations
are 100,000 people like you, who love the outdoors and the
distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and
protecting them for current and future generations. Founded by open
space visionary, Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees “hold in trust”
and care for special places throughout the Commonwealth called
"reservations.”
A member-, donor-, volunteer-,
and endowment-supported organization, The Trustees (and its
affiliate, Boston Natural Areas Network) own and care for more than
100 spectacular reservations and 34 community gardens located on
25,000 acres in 73 communities throughout Massachusetts. From
working farms and historic homesteads, several of which are National
Historic Landmarks, to formal and community gardens, barrier
beaches, open meadows, woodland trails, mountain vistas, a Gold LEED-certified
green building, and a popular campground, all reservations are open
for the public to enjoy.
The Trustees offer hundreds of
programs and activities throughout the year, most of which are
free-of-charge or discounted for members. In addition, The Trustees
are a leader in the conservation movement and serve as a model for
other land trusts nationally and internationally. Working with
communities and conservation partners around the state in addressing
important conservation issues and efforts, The Trustees hold
conservation restrictions on more than 16,000 acres of privately
owned land and have worked with partners around the state to assist
in the protection of an additional 16,000 acres.
As land is being developed and
open space is being fragmented at a rapid pace around the state,
time is running out to save the best of Massachusetts’ landscapes
and landmarks. To find out how you can protect a special place in
your community, become a partner, request a speaker, and/or become a
Trustee through your volunteer, donor, or membership contributions,
please call 781.784.0567, visit
www.thetrustees.org, or email
membership@ttor.org. We are all Trustees.
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Town Hall Information
PO Box 299
422 Main Rd.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Ph: 413-296-4771
Fax: 413-296-4394
Hours:
Thursday 9 – 1:00 p.m.
Town Administrator
Charlene Nardi
Hours:
Mon – Thursday 9 – 1
Building
Inspector – Mon, Tues, Weds 8:45 – 12:30, call 296-0127
Plumbing Inspector – Donald Lawton, call 268-7487
Wiring Inspector – Jack Lyons, call 296-4399
Fire Department – Gilman Smith, call 296-4049
Website:
www.townofchesterfieldma.com
Email:
info@townofchesterfieldma.com
All meetings held at the
Davenport Town Offices unless otherwise noted.
Select Board –
Mondays @ 4:00
Tax Collector – Mondays at 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Assessors – Mondays 7 to 8 P.M.,
Assistant Assessor - Thursday 9 to 11 A.M.
Board of Health – 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at
7:00 P.M.
Planning Board – 1st Monday of each Month @ 7:30 P.M.
Hampshire Regional School Committee – 1st Monday of the
month at 7 P.M. at the Regional High School
Chesterfield/Goshen School Committee – 1st Wednesday of
the month at 4:00 P.M. at New Hingham School
Conservation Comm – 3rd Monday @ 7:30 P.M.
Town Clerk – Mondays 7- 9 P.M.
Recreation Comm – 1st Thursday @ 7:00 P.M.
Police Dept - Monday 7 – 9 P.M.
Library Trustees – 2nd Monday, 7:00 P.M. at Library
Council on Aging – 4th Monday 10:30 A.M. at Senior
Center
Cultural Council – meetings as needed
Finance Committee – meeting as needed
Historical Commission – meetings as needed
Zoning Board of Appeals – meetings as needed
Meetings are subject to change, verify with Town Clerk
Meetings are not held on Holidays
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1886 House
Joe & Carol Lingg
P.O. Box 277
202 East Street
Chesterfield, MA 01012
PH: 413-296-0223
Alt PH: 800-893-2425 + 44
Website:
www.1886house.com
Email:
innkeepers@1886house.com
The 1886 House B&B is an authentic New England country
farmhouse situated on 5 acres in historic Chesterfield, just
off scenic Route 9 & 143, "The General Lafayette Trail and is
only 12 miles from Northampton. Our B&B is small and intimate;
therefore we can provide individualized attention to your
needs.
Everywhere you travel there are wonderful country views of
mountains and valleys and in fall, the colors are truly
spectacular. Visit museums, colleges, art galleries, attend
concerts or hunt for antiques.
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Hilltown Tree & Garden
James McSweeney, M.C.A., M.C.H.
P. O. Box 248
51 Pynchon Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
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Our Ad Here
Ph:
413-582-4088
Website:
www.hilltowntreeandgarden.com
"I have worked with Jim McSweeney and his
team for two years on two substantial landscaping projects.
Jim possesses a rare combination of encyclopedic
knowledge of the world of plants, trees and landscaping and a
wonderful aesthetic sense and a terrific eye. His work
ethic is outstanding. He is reliable and delivers exactly what
he promises. I recommend him without reservation."
Maxine Fass Becket, MA/New York, NY
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WILD & SCENIC SATURDAYS JUNE – OCTOBER
East Branch Trail Days - Free workshops
The third Saturday from June to Oct. will find us at the start of
the East Branch trail, which happens to be the dynamic Chesterfield
Gorge. We will be training volunteers to look for macro
invertebrates, identify invasive species, recognize rock formations
and take beautiful photos that help us keep track of the health of
the river. Attend one or all of the trainings, pick out your
section and feel great about helping maintain our Wild and
Scenic designation. What does it mean to be Wild & Scenic? Visit:
www.westfieldriverwildscenic.org.
July 17th 9am.
-1pm. Identifying Invasive Plants with Julie Richburg
Call Meredyth Babcock 413 623-2070 to register The third Saturday of
each month, from July to Oct. will find us at the start of the East
Branch trail, which happens to be the dynamic Chesterfield Gorge. We
will be training community members and Wild & Scenic volunteers to
look for macro invertebrates, identify invasive species and take
beautiful photos that help us keep track of the health of the
river. Attend one or all of the trainings with friends and
family. After the training, if you wish, you can adopt a section of
the Wild & Scenic Westfield River and feel great about helping
maintain our Wild and Scenic designation. What does it mean to be
Wild & Scenic? Visit:
www.westfieldriverwildscenic.org.
Aug. 21st 9am. -1pm. Photo Monitoring with Carrie
Banks
Sept. 18th 9am. -1pm. Macro Invertebrates with Mike
Cole
Oct. 16th 9am. -1pm. Orientation & map reading with
Bill Babcock
Limited space, call or email Meredyth Babcock to sign up for the
trainings (413) 623-2070
volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org.
One step at a time down Glendale Falls
Is trail work and installing rustic stairs more your style? Join
us at Glendale Falls the first Saturday of each month, June –
October 9am. -1pm. Help protect and enhance the Trustees of
Reservation's beautiful Glendale Falls property by installing rustic
stairs and a woodland trail one step at a time.
July 3th 9am. -1pm.
Aug. 7st 9am. -1pm.
Sept. 4th 9am. -1pm.
Oct. 2th 9am. -1pm.
Walkin’ the Wild & Scenic Westfield River
It’s not too late to adopt your mile section
of Massachusetts first designated Wild and Scenic River. Over 78
miles in ten towns is recognized for its unique and
valuable resources. Be the eyes and ears on the river by adopting a
mile section and conducting a visual survey. It’s a great project
to do with friends and family. You might be surprised who is already
out there Walkin’ the Watershed. Video training is now available,
so you can train at your leisure.
Call or email Meredyth Babcock for a schedule, to sign up or get
updates.(413) 623-2070
volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org .
Host a viewing of the Lurking in the Woods for your community.
The Westfield River Wild and Scenic Association is looking for a
few groups/communities interested in learning more about the spread
of the devastating invasive Long Horn Beetle. We need to work
together if we hope to stop it from spreading to our forests. Would
you be interested in hosting a lecture and showing of the film?
Contact Meredyth Babcock 413-623-2070.
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