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.

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Greenagers Founder Will Conklin Honored as Business Person of the Year

By Breanna Steele12:17PM / Saturday, October 03, 2026

Casey Pease of state Sen. Paul Mark's office presents William Conklin, right, with a state Senate proclamation.

EGREMONT, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce honored a local businessman and nonprofit leader on Sept. 24 at Catamount Mountain Resort.

William Conklin was this year's Business Person of the Year, recognizing his work as founder and executive director of Greenagers, a nonprofit that helps youth and children engage in work in environmental conservation, sustainable farming, natural resource management, and vocational skills building.

Conklin and his family also run Sky View Farm and he is a managing partner of Konkapot Tree and Timber, a small-scale forest products business.

"If you spent any amount of time in Southern Berkshire, chances are you've heard his name, whether you realize the connection at the time or not," said board member Sierra King Watson, who emceed the event. "You might be having a conversation about farming, a new barn or structure that was built, students learning hands-on skills in sustainable agriculture, or a family that receives donated firewood to help keep their home warm through a cold Berkshire winter, or maybe you're simply talking about one of those community leaders who somehow manages to show up, support everyone, and seemingly be everywhere all at once.

"Well, one name has a way of continuously popping up, and that is Will Conklin."

Board President Mark Rulison said the region has more than 1,200 nonprofits. One in four jobs in the county is in the nonprofit sector, which ranks 27th nationally for nonprofit employment. He said the economic impact on the community is huge, thanking those who help.

For the event on Thursday, Conklin requested that as much of the food as possible was sourced locally. Most of it came from Greenagers, Sky View Farm, Indian Line Farm and Fancy Feast Supper Club, creative dinner series.

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