Berkshire Resident Action Group (BRAG):

The BRAG was formed in the year 2000 by citizen volunteers. The charter is to identify and implement projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the Town of Berkshire. Project identification and prioritization are based on input from residents obtained by survey and public meetings. BRAG membership is open to all residents. Accomplishments include the ballfield restoration, logo design, welcome signs at the north and south ends of Town and Christmas decorations. All projects have been funded by grant money.

To obtain additional information or make suggestions for BRAG activities, contact the Berkshire webpage administrator at berkshireny.com, send a note to the Town at berkshireny@juno.com, or call 657-8678 and leave a message.

Meetings are held the 4th Wed each month at 7 pm in the Town Office Building on Railroad Ave..

Berkshire Evergreen Cemetery Association (BECA):

The BECA is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Evergreen Cemetery

Board of Trustees Members:

• Maurice Stoughton (President)
• Walt Klossner (Vice President)
• Denny Dyer (Treasurer)
• Dennis Whittaker (Secretary)
• Charles Howland
• Charles Rabanstein
• Clayton Case
• L. Sheldon Davis
• Steve Hanson

Contact Dennis Whittaker at 657-8354 for rate information, lot sales and cemetery operation details.

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Berkshire History Buffs:

The Buffs first organized in January 1986.

Purpose: to study the history of the community and to promote an awareness of the heritage we enjoy today through such means as the group elects to support.

Current officers: Bill Simmons, President, Darlene Wait, Secretary and Maurice Stoughton, Treasurer.

Interested persons should contact one of the officers for additional information.

Meetings are the fourth Mon each month at 7 pm in the Town Office Building on Railroad Ave.

 

The Reading Club of Berkshire:

The Reading Club was organized in 1904.

The purpose of this organization is to promote the awareness of books and encourage reading for enjoyment as well as personal development. The club meets monthly at the homes of the various members, of which there are 22 or 23.

Contact Information: Chad Kerr at 657-2571

 

Berkshire Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Squad:

The fire Company was formed in 1913.

The organizers were Calvin Buffington, Irving Cleveland, Robert Patch, John Bemton and Frank Lant. The first fire station was built in 1918, and the present station was built in 1963, the kitchen and meeting hall being added in 1971.

The Fire Company presently has about 30 active members, and Fred Davis is the Chief. Del Armstrong is the First Assistant Chief.

The Ladies Auxiliary was organized in 1959. The Emergency Squad was organized in the early 1960's.

Marybeth Simmons is the present Squad Captain with about 20 members.

The Berkshire Fire Police, Captain Roger Howland, respond not only to fires but to traffic accidents, downed wires and trees, and floods. The police also assist at parades and respond with mutual aid to other Towns.

Berkshire Free Library:

 

The Library was organized in 1920 as a local community effort and received New York State charter as a non-profit educational institution in 1926.

Located at the corner of NYS Rt. 38 and Jewett Hill Road, the building is one of the older homes in Berkshire, dating back to the 1820's.

The Library is presently a member of the Finger Lakes Library System.

Contact: Librarian, Marleta Anderson at 657-4418

Library Assistant: Lena Sherwood

e-mail: bfl@htva.net

website:http://www.flls.org/memberpages/berkshir.htm

Mail: PO Box 151, Berkshire, NY 13736

Schedule:

• Tuesday 12:00-5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 1:30-7:00 p.m.
• Thursday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
• Friday 3:00-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Book and Plant Sale
  Berkshire Free Library
  May 26 through Jun 3, 2006
  Inside the library, during regular library hours.
  (Tues 12:00-5, Wed 1:30-7, Thurs 1-5, Fri 3-8:30, Sat 9-2)

Berkshire Rod & Gun Club:

The Rod & Gun Club facility is located on McMahon Road, where a variety of shooting events and hunter safety courses are held.

Contact Mike Moulton, President, at 657-2702 for event and membership information.

Berkshire Senior Citizens:

On the second Thursday of each month, the Senior Citizens meet at the Berkshire Fire Station for a dish to pass luncheon at noon, followed by a 1:00 p.m. business meeting.

On the fourth Thursday of the month, a regular meeting is held at 1:00 p.m. in the Fire Station.

The group has many activities throughout the year, including bus trips, auctions and other events.

Contact David or Dorothy Armstrong at (607) 656-4453 for further information.

Berkshire Boy Scout Troop:

Boy Scout Troop 30 meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs room at the Newark Valley Post Office.

Contact Scott Albrecht at 657-8331 for information.

Helping Hand Food Pantry:

The Berkshire Food Pantry, located in the Congregational Church, serves area residents in Berkshire, Richford and Speedsville.

For information regarding donations or use of the pantry, contact Joan Stoughton, 657-2501 or Donalyn Ketchum at 642-8960.

 

Recycling in Berkshire:

Pickup on Fridays: 1-800-927-2323

 

Garbage Pickup - private haulers:

Lane Contractors: 642-5580

Taylor Garbage: 797-5277