On the agenda: Egremont meeting — Data Center (Nov 5)

1 Fenn Street, Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-1521
www.berkshireplanning.org

MEETING NOTICE
There will be a meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
of the BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
This will be a virtual meeting as allowed by An Act relative to extending certain measures adopted
during the COVID-19 emergency which extended certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L.
c.30A sec.20, until June 30, 2027.
To participate virtually, join the Zoom Meeting:
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(Registration Required)
Meeting ID: 873 9371 8858

AGENDA
(all times approximate)
I.

Call to Order & Open Meeting Law Statement

II.

Roll Call of Executive Committee Members Attending the Meeting

III.

Vote to Approve the Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting of October 1, 2026*

IV.

Financial Reports and Discussion
(4:05)
A.
Vote to Approve the September 25, 2026 – October 29, 2026 Expenditures Report*
B.
Report on Accounts Receivable – October 2026
C.
Report on the Line of Credit – October 2026

V.

Open Comments from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Delegates and Alternate
Delegates, not to be further discussed at this meeting by the Executive Committee
(4:10)

VI.

Items Requiring Action
A.
B.

C.
D.

(4:00)

(4:15)

Vote to approve a revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy*
Vote to approve the submission of a grant application to the National Association of
County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Demonstration Sites in Extreme Weather
and Health – Small & Rural Counties program on behalf of the Berkshire Public
Health Alliance*
Vote to ratify the submission of an application to the Massachusetts Office of
Municipal and School Technology’s Cybersecurity Awareness Program*
Vote to ratify the submission of a grant application to the National Association of
County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Reimagining Health and Public Safety
Overdose Initiatives (RHAPSODI) 2027 Planning Grant Program*

VII.

Update from Sam Haupt re: PILOT Commission

(4:30)

VIII.

Committee Updates, Reports, and Discussion

(4:35)

A.
B.
C.

Commission Development Committee (CDC)
Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
Finance Committee

D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
IX.

Executive Director’s Report and Discussion
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.

X.

XII.

(4:55)

Topics for the November 19, 2026 Commission Meeting
Debrief of Annual Meeting October 15, 2026

New Business and Discussion
A.

(4:45)

Staff Updates
Report on New Contracts / Agreements
Berkshires Tomorrow Inc. (BTI) Update
Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Update
Rural Policy Advisory Commission Update
Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS)
Passenger Rail
Technical Assistance Report

Old Business and Discussion
A.
B.

XI.

Regional Issues Committee (RIC)
Berkshire Brownfields Committee
Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

(5:05)

Topics for the January 21, 2027 Commission Meeting

Adjournment*

* Items Requiring Action

BRPC has adopted the BRPC website www.berkshireplanning.org as its official posting method as allowed by
940 CMR29.00 section 29.03 (3) (b) since November 2010.

(5:10)

BUCK DONOVAN, Chair
MALCOLM FICK, Vice-Chair
SHEILA IRVIN, Clerk
SAM HAUPT, Treasurer
LAURA BRENNAN, Executive Director

DRAFT Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
Executive Committee Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2026

This was a virtual meeting as allowed by An Act relative to extending certain COVID-19
measures adopted during the state of emergency, extending certain provisions of the
Open Meeting Law, G.L. c.30A sec.20 until June 30, 2027.

I.

Call to Order & Open Meeting Law Statement

Chair Buck Donovan called the meeting to order at 4pm. He stated that BRPC was
recording the meeting and said that if anyone else wanted to record it, they needed to
inform him. Breanna Steele from iBerkshires.com recorded the meeting.

II.

Roll Call

Caitlin Davis, Office Administrator, read the roll call.
Members Present:
Buck Donovan, Chair, Lee Delegate
Malcolm Fick, Vice Chair, Great Barrington Alternate
Sheila Irvin, Berkshire Brownfields Committee Chair, Pittsfield Delegate
Christine Rasmussen, Regional Issues Committee Chair, Stockbridge Alternate
Kyle Hanlon, At-Large, North Adams Delegate
Sam Haupt, Treasurer, Peru Delegate- left meeting at 4:30pm
Doug McNally, Commission Development Chair, Windsor Delegate
Mary McGurn, At-Large, Egremont Delegate
Not Present:
Mark Smith, Environmental Review Committee Chair, Lenox Alternate
Others Present:
Eric Anderson, Town Manager, Dalton
Breanna Steele, iBerkshires.com
Patrick White, Stockbridge
Staff Present:
Laura Brennan, Executive Director
Marianne Sniezek, Office Manager
Caitlin Davis, Office Administrator
Melissa Provencher, Environmental and Energy Manager

1 Fenn St., Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201 T: (413) 442-1521 www.berkshireplanning.org

III.

Vote to Approve the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of
September 3, 2026 Minutes

Doug McNally moved to approve the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes. Christine
Rasmussen seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Mary McGurn and Doug McNally. Sam Haupt
abstained.

IV.

Financial Reports and Discussion

a. Vote to Approve the August 27, 2026 – September 23, 2026, Expenditures Report

Doug McNally moved to approve the August 27, 2026 – September 23,2026,
expenditures report. Malcolm Fick seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the
motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug McNally.
b. Report on the Accounts Receivable September 2026
Laura expressed that she was confident in the over-90 bills being paid and that BRPC
was currently well positioned to cover those funds. Several outstanding invoices are
related to municipal assessments for FY27.
One overdue bill in particular was the TARPA (technical assistance for RPA’s) for $71k.
The reason this invoice had not yet been paid was due to the funds not being fully
spent. Payment was anticipated in late October.
Melissa Provencher was also going to work with her staff to connect with MassCEC
regarding resolution to two large overdue invoices.
c. Report on the Line of Credit – September 2026
The Line of Credit remained at zero.

V.

Open Comments from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Delegates
and Alternate Delegates not to be further discussed at this meeting by the
Executive Committee.

Doug McNally, as the representative of the Westfield River Wild and Scenic committee,
mentioned they might approach BRPC or BTI as their financial/fiscal agent in the future.
He wanted to make the executive committee aware of this potential update.

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Mary McGurn recently attended ADU financing 101 at Greylock Federal Credit
Union. Sari Hoy, delegate from Sheffield and BRPC Staff Wylie Goodman, were also
in attendance. Greylock provided 3 options to facilitate ADUs. The examples were
an option with Mass Housing, home equity and bundling a current mortgage.

VI.

Items Requiring Action

a. Vote to approve disposal of surplus inventory from BRPC offices
The meeting packet included a memo from BRPC’s GIS, Data and IT Manager, Mark
Maloy, listing items to be disposed of or offered to towns before disposal.
Malcolm Fick moved to approve disposal of surplus inventory from BRPC offices.
Mary McGurn seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.
b. Vote to approve revised New Hire Relocation Reimbursement Policy
The meeting packet included the proposed revised policy, which is more thorough
in terms of what is and is not eligible for reimbursement, and links to the IRS mileage
webpage rather than needing annual or semi-annual adjustments.
Doug McNally moved to approve the revised New Hire Relocation Reimbursement
Policy. Christine Rasmussen seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the
motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.
c. Vote to approve submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice
(DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY26
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program
(COSSUP)
The Executive Committee was requested to authorize the Executive Director to
submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice
Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY26 Comprehensive Opioid,
Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program (COSSUP) and sign any resulting
contracts and agreements. This three-year grant opportunity offers up to $1,300,000
to increase field engagement infrastructure to those at risk of overdose and other
substance-related harms, expand community capacity to prevent overdose and
related behavioral health incidences, and increase coordination among the local
justice system, medical providers, and behavioral health agencies. There is no
match required. There would be subcontractors/subrecipients. BRPC contact is
Andy Ottoson, [email protected].

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Doug McNally moved to approve the submission of a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA) FY26 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, SiteBased Program (COSSUP). Mary McGurn seconded the motion.
Malcolm Fick asked what the likelihood of receiving this would be. Laura replied that
we had a good track record in the past of these funds and would keep an eye on
the terms and conditions related to this.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.
d. Vote to ratify the submission of a grant application to the Massachusetts Office of
Outdoor Recreation’s Mass Outdoors Phase 2 Grant Program
The Executive Committee was requested to authorize the Executive Director to
submit a grant application to the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation’s
Mass Outdoors Phase 2 grant program and sign any resulting contracts and
agreements. This grant will provide funding for BRPC to update records on the
Berkshires Outside website and to provide the updates to the Mass Outdoors
statewide database. This grant would also provide BRPC with funding to assist other
RPAs across the Commonwealth in developing their own inventories of outdoor
recreation assets. BRPC has applied for $7,000. There is no match required. BRPC
contact is Mark Maloy, [email protected].
Doug McNally moved to approve the ratification submission of a grant application
to the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Mass Outdoors Phase 2 Grant
Program. Malcolm Fick seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the
motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.
e. Vote to approve draft comments to the Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs re: City of Pittsfield Sandwash Reservoir Dam Repairs SEIR, EEA
#17065
The Executive Committee was requested to approve comments to the Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs re: City of Pittsfield Sandwash Reservoir
Dam Repairs SEIR, EEA #17065.
Doug McNally moved to approve draft comments. Sheila Irvin seconded the
motion. There was no discussion on the motion.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.
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f.

Vote to approve draft comments re: Proposed Rule issued by the U.S. Census
Bureau, “Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence
Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions.”
Christine Rasmussen moved to approve modified draft comments re: Proposed Rule
issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, to include additional comments in the Berkshires
and Western MA, from the executive director . Mary McGurn seconded the motion.
Laura provided background information on the draft comments. The stance in the
letter wouldn’t change but she wanted the group’s permission to strengthen the
comments by the October 13th deadline. Laura was asked to provide testimony on
the census and as the first time being invited to do this, wanted to make the
executive committee aware. In the past, Tom would mention it in his report and
provide details and feedback after his attendance.
The motion passed with affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan, Malcolm Fick, Sheila
Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Sam Haupt, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally.

VII. Discussion of Parcenomics, consideration of inclusion on a future Commission
agenda
During open comments by Delegates and Alternates at a previous Executive
Committee, Mary McGurn brought to the attention of Executive Committee members
the availability of Parcenomics.com, developed by Patrick White, described as primarily
a municipal fiscal analysis tool that uses a town's parcel and municipal data to examine
assessment fairness, tax compliance, available local option revenues, demographic
patterns, and new growth.
Patrick gave a brief presentation on Parcenomics, Great Barrington and Stockbridge
used as examples. The highlights included:
• Four main areas: Growth Base; Recover what is owed; Shift who pays; The anchor
• Assumptions Tab-reviews financials
• Maps and directions of each town from 1800-present as a searchable webpage;
also used for searching ancestry
• Suggested a 30-day free trial run
Malcolm Fick asked what the next steps were, which Patrick suggested reviewing with
Mark Maloy once Mark looked at the meeting recording. It would be helpful to review
with other BRPC staff as well.
Laura thought it had the potential to be valuable and asked about gathering data and
sources for each community, asking if this be a closed system and not run the risk of
these data points changing or being compromised. Patrick explained that there was no
data in Parcenomics that was not available to anybody who conducted a public
records request. Any requests through Parcenomics would be a closed loop system that
would not be public facing.

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VIII.

Committee Updates, Reports and Discussion

a. Commission Development Committee
The Commission Development Committee meets as needed and did not meet in
September 2026.
b. Environmental Review Committee
The Environmental Review Committee meets as needed and met on September
28th.
c. Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meets as needed and did not meet in September 2026.
The next Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for November 10th.
d. Regional Issues Committee
The Regional Issues Committee meets as needed and did not meet in September
2026.
Christine Rasmussen provided some highlights from her legislative report:
• With legislature out of session, major bills were expected to move
forward, but not until after the election season
• As of October 1st, municipalities had to start offering consolidated
local permitting process for small energy
• Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities released a
redline version of the 48 changes in the FY27 budget and guidance
on local actions of these changes
• Mary McGurn mentioned the tool for citing guidance in the packet
and found it interesting and encouraging to use
e. Berkshire Brownfield Committee
The Berkshire Brownfield Committee meet as needed and did not meet in
September 2026. The next Brownfields meeting will be about 6 weeks out.
f. Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPO)
The MPO typically meets virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm. The
MPO’s most recent meeting was on September 22nd. Draft minutes are not yet
available. A current list of MPO Signatories is included in the meeting packet. The
next MPO meeting would be October 20th.
g. Comprehensive Economic Development (CEDS) Committee
The CEDS Committee typically meets four times per year and did not meet in
September 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 1:00pm.
The process of submitting the next 5 years for CEDs were underway. Laura asked
the executive committee if anyone wanted to join and they could listen in to the
next meeting.
h. Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Transportation Advisory Committee meets as needed primarily to advise on
the TIP development process. The TAC did not meet in September 2026.

IX.

Executive Director's Report and Discussion

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a. Update re: OMB Proposed Rule
The House passed a Continuing Resolution on September 2nd, effective through
December 11th, which included language temporarily prohibiting the
implementation of these changes:
Sec. 157.
(a) Notwithstanding section 106, through December 11, 2026, a rule to revise
the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the “Uniform
Guidance”), arising out of the notice of proposed rulemaking titled
“Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”, which was published in the
Federal Register on May 29, 2026, or a substantially similar rule, shall not be
issued or finalized.
(b) Notwithstanding section 106, if a rule described in subsection (a) is issued
or finalized prior to the enactment of this Act, such rule shall not have
force or take effect through December 11, 2026.
Excerpt from a 9/24/2026 e-newsletter from the National Association of
Development Organizations (NADO):
President Trump is discussing implementing proposed sweeping changes to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s federal award guidance through an
Executive Order, much to the frustration of Senate Appropriations Chair Susan
Collins (R-ME). Last month, Congress passed a short-term funding bill that
temporarily blocked OMB from finalizing this proposed rule through December 11.
b. Staff Updates
• Sarah Dias has joined BRPC as a Public Health Inspector (off-site). Sarah’s
resume is included in the meeting packet.
• A Public Health Planner position with an Emergency Preparedness focus
has been posted.
Open positions are posted on BRPC’s employment page and other locations.
c. Report on New Contracts/Agreements
New Grants and Contracts received/initiated from 8/27/26 – 9/24/26
• Dalton – Stormwater Management Support - $9,500
• EOEEA - Regional Resilience Program - $445,454
• Lee - Cultural District Application - $8,000
• Egremont - Grant Administration Services - $12,000
• EOEEA - MVP - Mapping Ghost Dams of Berkshire County - $396,902
• EOEEA - MVP - Central Berkshire County Road-Stream Crossing Assessment
and Prioritization - $348,511
• Peru – Technical Assistance - $2,000
• Cheshire – GIS Services - $3,000
• Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Inspection Program
o Becket - $41,000
o Dalton - $16,650
o Cheshire - $44,000
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o Lanesborough - $39,000
• Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing Program
o Adams - $4,541.68
o Becket - $4,013.11
o Egremont - $2,566.97
o New Ashford - $2,483.02
o West Stockbridge - $3,120
Grants and Contracts not received:
We are not aware of not receiving any grants or contracts.
Laura mentioned the Community One Stop for Growth Awards were announced
October 1st. Twenty-three awards were directed to Berkshire County. While BRPC
was not a recipient, they would be a contractor for many of the awardees.
d. Berkshires Tomorrow Inc. (BTI) Update
The BTI Board approved the following:
•
•

FY 2027 BTI Officers and Directors, Director and Officer Annual Statement
of Conflict-of-Interest forms, and BTI’s Check Register, from December 1,
2025, to June 30, 2026.
The BTI President to sign an agreement with Berkshire Regional Planning
Commission and any other contracts to support the FY2027 Vaccination
Clinics not to exceed $10,000, including a 2% administrative fee.

Grants and Contracts not received
•

We are not aware of not receiving any grants or contracts.

e. Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Update
The Seasonal Communities Advisory Council did not meet in September 2026.
More information is at Seasonal Communities | Mass.gov.
f. Rural Policy Advisory Commission
The Rural Policy Advisory Commission meets every two months. During the
September meeting, attendees viewed a complete file of the proposed 2026
Rural Policy Plan and were invited to provide additional photos or typographical
edits. Tentative plans for RPAC members to present the new RPP to members of
the administration are still being finalized.
On October 23rd Laura would be sworn in by state staff as a member of the
RPAC.
g. Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS)
The state team from EEA along with representatives from the state’s consultant
for the MILUS initiative, HR&A Advisors, have been meeting with each Regional
Planning Agency for preliminary discussions about site suitability ratings in the
draft online tool. RPAs are in the process of inviting town officials to site suitability
review meeting November 12th (originally scheduled for October). Western Mass
RPAs (BRPC, PVPC, and FRCOG) will be grouped together for these site suitability
conversations, as well as for site priority conversations in December.

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h. Passenger Rail
•
West-East Rail – I am not aware of any updates this month.
•
•

Berkshire Flyer – We have requested but have not yet received an
end-of-season update regarding ridership for the 2026 Berkshire
Flyer.
Northern Tier Passenger Rail – The economic benefits study
continues.

On October 6th, MassDot would hold a Boston/Albany Corridor Service
Development Plan meeting. Executive Committee members were encouraged
to attend.
More information on these items can be found at Compass Rail | Mass.gov.
i. Technical Assistance Report
The technical assistance report for August is included in the packet, indicating
assistance provided to the Towns of Adams, Dalton, Savoy and the City of Pittsfield.

X.

Old Business and Discussion

a. Debrief of topics covered during the September 17, 2026 Commission Meeting
There was no old business to discuss.
b. Annual Meeting October 15 at Country Club of Pittsfield
Tickets are $35/person and are available online. BRPC staff are in the process of
securing a guest speaker and identifying the Kusik Award honoree for 2026. Please
encourage municipal officials (elected and appointed) from your community to
attend. Any municipality requiring an invoice rather than processing ticket
purchases online may contact Caitlin Davis at x10 or via email:
[email protected].

XI.

New Business and Discussion

a. Topics for the November 19, 2026 Commission Meeting
• Update from CJ Hoss (Community Development & Housing; Community Planning
Laura would like to reintroduce this series with program managers talking about
their individual program areas. As CJ would present two program areas, only one
speaker would be scheduled for the November Commission meeting.
XII. Adjournment
Doug McNally made a motion to adjourn. Christine Rasmussen seconded the motion.
The motion passed with no discussion and affirmative votes from: Buck Donovan,
Malcolm Fick, Sheila Irvin, Christine Rasmussen, Kyle Hanlon, Mary McGurn and Doug
McNally. Sam Haupt left the meeting at 4:30pm and did not vote.
The meeting adjourned at 5:07pm.
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Expenditure Report
9/25/26 - 10/29/26
Doc #

Date

Payee

Amount
800.00

Department

21408

9/30/2026 ANN MARIE MUTZ

646 DPH/MASSCALL3

21409

9/30/2026 BELLWOOD GROUP LL

4,125.00

609 HRIA/CHIP

21410
21411
21412
21413
21414
21415
21416
21417
21418
21419
21420

9/30/2026 BERKSHIRE BROCHURE DISPLAY
9/30/2026 BISMARK OSEI
9/30/2026 CHRISTOPHER KOWALSKI
9/30/2026 DAVID KELLEY
9/30/2026 DEXT CAPITAL LLC
9/30/2026 DWAYNE MYERS
9/30/2026 ELIZABETH STRICKLER
9/30/2026 GEORGE B CRANE MEMORIAL CENTER
9/30/2026 KATIE MAXFIELD
9/30/2026 KELLIE MEISL
9/30/2026 MCKESSON MEDICAL

560.00
726.00
907.50
920.00
150.00
138.60
4,259.38
80.00
495.00
700.00
3,950.28

572 BTI/Mill Town/OR26
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
754 DOJ/BPOP
--754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
653 INSREIMB

21421

9/30/2026 NORTH ADAMS AMBULANCE SERVICE INC

2,250.00

873 OBHPP/CEMS-AFB

21422
21423
21424
21425
21426
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
21427
21428
21429
21430
21431
21432
21433

9/30/2026 PFIZER INC
9/30/2026 TRI-STATE TRAFFIC DATA INC
9/30/2026 VALLEY GREEN SHREDDING, LLC
10/1/2026 BLUE 20/20
10/1/2026 MUTUAL OF OMAHA
10/2/2026 MIIA HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST - DENTAL
10/2/2026 MIIA HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST - MEDICAL
10/5/2026 TD CARD SERVICES 5253
10/5/2026 TD CARD SERVICES 8842
10/5/2026 UNANET
10/7/2026 AAIM EA TRAINING & CONSULTING LLC
10/7/2026 BARBARA CARDILLO
10/7/2026 BECKS PRINTING
10/7/2026 BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
10/7/2026 BRIEN CENTER
10/7/2026 DANIELLE COOMES
10/7/2026 DENNIS BERGQUIST

18,962.14
6,960.00
175.00
231.54
1,598.32
2,756.61
83,158.50
2,173.95
11,307.14
10,929.30
654.32
333.00
849.00
18,750.00
6,178.10
825.00
742.50

653 INSREIMB
440 MassDOT/TPL
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
----040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
754 DOJ/BPOP
806.04 MOSAIC/FS
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP

21434

10/7/2026 DUFOUR ESCORTED TOURS INC

475.00

646 DPH/MASSCALL3

21435
21436
21437
21438
21439
21440
21441
21442
21443
21444
21445
21446
21447
21448
21449
21450

10/7/2026 H TERRY DESIGNS LLC
10/7/2026 JUSTIN DALEY
10/7/2026 KRISTANY VALENTIN
10/7/2026 LUMINARY EVALUATION LLC
10/7/2026 MARCUS FORD
10/7/2026 MCKESSON MEDICAL
10/7/2026 PAUL CURRY
10/7/2026 REBECCA DODGE
10/7/2026 SIONAINN MAC INNEIRGHE
10/7/2026 TARA KONJOLKA-BROWN
10/7/2026 TINA VENTURA
10/7/2026 TPX COMMUNICATIONS
10/7/2026 SEQIRUS USA INC
10/7/2026 CITY OF PITTSFIELD
10/7/2026 COURTNEY TATRO
10/7/2026 GREGORY KAMAYUE GOMES

4,500.00
429.00
500.00
20,000.00
429.00
2,825.53
2,178.00
500.00
349.14
396.00
660.00
1,591.26
9,911.52
450.00
759.00
660.00

526 BCSO/OPIOID
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
040 ADMIN
754 DOJ/BPOP
653 INSREIMB
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP
040 ADMIN
653 INSREIMB
040 ADMIN
754 DOJ/BPOP
754 DOJ/BPOP

Department Description
Department of Public Health MASS CALL 3B - Substance Misuse
Prevention
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
BTI - Mill Town - Berkshires Outside Support
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Admin
Admin
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Varied Projects
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Insurance Reimbursement
Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and
Prevention - CEMS Age Friendly Berkshires
Insurance Reimbursement
MA Department of Transportation Planning
Admin
Admin
Admin
Admin
Admin
----Admin
Admin
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Mosaic RIZE - Bolstering Family Networks: Bringing The Door
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Public Health MASS CALL 3B - Substance Misuse
Prevention
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Admin
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Insurance Reimbursement
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Admin
Insurance Reimbursement
Admin
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program

Expense
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Communications
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Cleaning Services
Water
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Venue Space Fee
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Subcontractor
Recycling
Vision Insurance
Life; STD; LTD
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Credit Card 5253 Payment
Credit Card 8842 Payment
Software
Background Checks
Subcontractor
Printing
Subrecipient
Subrecipient
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Transportation Services
Boapc Website
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Telephone
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Parking
Subcontractor
Subcontractor

Expenditure Report
9/25/26 - 10/29/26
21451

10/7/2026 KATHRYN HEEDER HOCKER

315.00

609 HRIA/CHIP

21452
21453
EFT
21454
21455
21456
21457

10/7/2026 LAMAR COMPANIES
10/7/2026 WJ BLUEPRINT & DIGITAL GRAPHICS
10/8/2026 MA STATE BOARD OF RETIREMENT
10/14/2026 1BERKSHIRE
10/14/2026 BECKS PRINTING
10/14/2026 BERKSHIRES TOMORROW INC
10/14/2026 GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC

2,200.00
1,756.86
14,293.46
240.00
297.50
1,549.99
5,804.24

754 DOJ/BPOP
----040 ADMIN
754 DOJ/BPOP
040 ADMIN
653 INSREIMB

21458

10/14/2026 GOOD DOGS HOTDOGS LLC

1,090.00

806 BHS/NOCOCC

21459
21460
21461
21462
21463
21464
21465
21466
EFT
EFT

10/14/2026 KATHRYN HEEDER HOCKER
10/14/2026 MCKESSON MEDICAL
10/14/2026 PFIZER INC
10/14/2026 RANDALL TROPHIES LLC
10/14/2026 SEQIRUS USA INC
10/14/2026 SHEFFIELD TIMES
10/14/2026 SOURCEPASS COMPUWORKS LLC
10/14/2026 VALLEY GREEN SHREDDING, LLC
10/21/2026 MA STATE BOARD OF RETIREMENT
10/21/2026 ZAMS LLC

1,160.00
437.23
28,443.21
40.60
6,809.76
270.00
5,833.20
175.00
14,275.37
11,523.80

754 DOJ/BPOP
653 INSREIMB
653 INSREIMB
040 ADMIN
653 INSREIMB
710 CEDAC/HMLP
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
-----

21467

10/27/2026 BADIE DESIGNS LLC

2,900.00 743 BTI/MILLTOWN/BB27

21468

10/27/2026 BECKS PRINTING

118.00

754 DOJ/BPOP

21469

10/27/2026 BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3,565.00

652 DPH/PEC

21470

10/27/2026 BLACKSHIRES FOUNDATION

50,000.00

753 EOEEA/PTS/MVPA

21471

10/27/2026 COMMONWEALTH OF MA

5,100.00 807 NACCHO/RHAPSODI

21472

10/27/2026 COUNTRY CLUB OF PITTSFIELD

2,059.20

21473
21474
21475

10/27/2026 DEXT CAPITAL LLC
10/27/2026 ELIZABETH STRICKLER
10/27/2026 FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOV

21476

10/27/2026 GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER

21477

10/27/2026 GOOD DOGS HOTDOGS LLC

21478

Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Varied Projects
--Admin
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Admin
Insurance Reimbursement
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Insurance Reimbursement
Insurance Reimbursement
Admin
Insurance Reimbursement
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
Admin
Admin
-----

Subcontractor
Advertising
Printing
Retirement
Membership Renewal
Communications
Microsoft Teams Phone Lease
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Event Hospitality
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Kusik Award Plaques
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
HMLP Advertising
Monthly Support
Recycling
Retirement
Rent & Utilities

BTI - Berkshire Benchmarks - Mill Town Support

Subcontractor

Department of Justice - Berkshire Post Overdose Program
Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Addiction
Services - Prevention in Early Childhood
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs - Pittsfield
Connected - Francis Ave Routing Designs
National Association of County and City Health Officials Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives

Communications

10 GEN

General

Annual Meeting Space & Catering

150.00
2,186.25
149.82

040 ADMIN
--10 GEN

Water
Subcontractor
Reimbursement

2,220.00

652 DPH/PEC

Admin
Varied Projects
General
Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Addiction
Services - Prevention in Early Childhood

710.00

664 EOEEA/CLK/MVPA

10/27/2026 GROUP ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM CO

22,946.25

753 EOEEA/PTS/MVPA

21479
21480

10/27/2026 KJ NOSH CATERING CO
10/27/2026 MACFARLANE OFFICE PRODUCTS INC

2,968.94
623.68

526 BCSO/OPIOID
040 ADMIN

21481

10/27/2026 MAEGAN MOYNAHAN

831.25

753 EOEEA/PTS/MVPA

21482
21483

10/27/2026 MASS AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
10/27/2026 MCKESSON MEDICAL

3,600.00
2,465.61

732 EPA/AIRQ
653 INSREIMB

21484

10/27/2026 NORTH ADAMS AMBULANCE SERVICE INC

2,250.00

873 OBHPP/CEMS-AFB

21485
21486
21487
21488

10/27/2026 OUTPOST LLC
10/27/2026 PFIZER INC
10/27/2026 THE SANDISFIELD TIMES INC
10/27/2026 VALLEY GREEN SHREDDING, LLC

5,000.00
35,079.95
201.50
175.00

806.04 MOSAIC/FS
653 INSREIMB
860 SND/OSRP
040 ADMIN

Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs - Clarksburg
Four Corners Flood Resiliency and Restoration Project
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs - Pittsfield
Connected - Francis Ave Routing Designs
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Admin
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs - Pittsfield
Connected - Francis Ave Routing Designs
Environmental Protection Agency - Air Quality
Insurance Reimbursement
Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and
Prevention - CEMS Age Friendly Berkshires
Mosaic RIZE - Bolstering Family Networks: Bringing The Door
Insurance Reimbursement
Sandisfield - Open Space & Recreation Plan
Admin

Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor

Subcontractor
Event Hospitality
Subcontractor
Catering Svcs
Copier
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Vaccine Clinic Supplies
Communications
Recycling

Expenditure Report
9/25/26 - 10/29/26
21489
21490

10/27/2026 WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS INC
10/27/2026 MICHAEL HAYES

5,400.00
250.00

440 MassDOT/TPL
040 ADMIN

MA Department of Transportation Planning
Admin

Subcontractor
Annual Meeting Photographer

21491

10/27/2026 CENTRAL BERKSHIRE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

29,166.64

782 MassCEC/IMP

MassCEC - Pittsfield Energy Coaching Program Implementation

Subcontractor

242
243
244

10/19/2026 ALISON DIXON
10/19/2026 ANDREW MCKEEVER
10/19/2026 ANDY OTTOSON

132.09
134.90
1,074.17

-------

Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form

245

10/19/2026 ANNA YOUNGMANN

150.36

806 BHS/NOCOCC

246
247

10/19/2026 BRETT ROBERTS
10/19/2026 CHRISTIE LEWIS

47.05
81.92

--839 HIN/CDBG

248

10/19/2026 CHRISTINE LEMOINE

424.38

518 FRCOG/BMRC

249
250
251
252
253

10/19/2026 CLETE KUS
10/19/2026 COLIN SYKES
10/19/2026 CORNELIUS HOSS
10/19/2026 DANIEL HASSETT
10/19/2026 DAVID PILL

59.96
695.24
23.71
374.80
746.41

440 MassDOT/TPL
650 DPH/SS
545 EOHLC/DLTA
-----

254

10/19/2026 EDWARD FAHEY

441.08

283 BPHA/INSP

255
256
257

10/19/2026 JAZU STINE
10/19/2026 JOCELYN LATVALLA
10/19/2026 KAREN PELTO

495.21
20.94
315.58

----708 BTI/BFF

258

10/19/2026 LESLIE DRAGER

284.04

284 BPHA/PHN

259
260

10/19/2026 LYDIA SHULMAN
10/19/2026 MARK MALOY

86.62
23.56

--49 ADM/GIS

261

10/19/2026 NANCY SLATTERY

408.87

284 BPHA/PHN

262

10/19/2026 NOE GONZALEZ ORTIZ

180.23

646 DPH/MASSCALL3

263

10/19/2026 REBECCA ROUGHLEY

391.31

560 COMVEN/GPUR

264

10/19/2026 SARAH DIAS

105.56

283 BPHA/INSP

265
266

10/19/2026 SASHA CLAPP
10/19/2026 SETH JENKINS

310.53
223.44

-----

267

10/19/2026 SHERDYL FERNANDEZ-AUBERT

170.24

830 NGEVS/MEM

268

10/19/2026 VALERIE NICKERSON-BIRD

627.00

283 BPHA/INSP

269
1325
1326
1327
1328
1329
1330
1331
1332
1333
1308

10/19/2026 WYLIE GOODMAN
10/7/2026 NORTHERN BERKSHIRE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/7/2026 NORTHERN BERKSHIRE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/7/2026 NORTHERN BERKSHIRE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/7/2026 NORTHERN BERKSHIRE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/14/2026 SAMBRICO LLC
10/14/2026 SAMBRICO LLC
10/14/2026 TRI TOWN PAVING INC
10/27/2026 BERKSHIRE MIDDLE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/27/2026 BERKSHIRE MIDDLE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
10/14/2026 GREYLOCK WORKS

52.29
205.00
105.00
105.00
205.00
7,401.90
7,401.90
5,629.50
205.00
205.00
31,657.65

--710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
710 CEDAC/HMLP
716 EPA/RLF2

Varied Projects
Varied Projects
Varied Projects
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Varied Projects
Hinsdale-Florida Housing Rehabilitation Program
Franklin Regional Council of Governments - Berkshire County
Medical Reserve Corps
MA Department of Transportation Planning
Department of Public Health - Shared Services
District Local Technical Assistance
Varied Projects
Varied Projects
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health
Inspections
Varied Projects
Varied Projects
Berkshire Tomorrow Inc - Berkshire Funding Focus
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing
Program
Varied Projects
Adams - GIS Services
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing
Program
Department of Public Health MASS CALL 3B - Substance Misuse
Prevention
Communities/Vendors - Group Purchasing
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health
Inspections
Varied Projects
Varied Projects
National Grid & Eversource - Mass Save - Municipal Energy
Manager Grant
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health
Inspections
Varied Projects
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
CEDAC Home Modification Loan Program
Environmental Protection Agency - Revolving Loan Fund

$571,094.38

Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Monthly Expense Form
Lien
Lien
Lien
Lien
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
Lien
Lien
Subgrant

Expenditure Report
9/25/26 - 10/29/26

Credit Card
5253
Payment
Support
Doc #
BRPC_5253

Date
Payee
10/5/2026 WANDER BERKSHIRES

Amount
7.42

Department
526 BCSO/OPIOID

BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 HILTON

514.05

816 NEHA/FDA

BRPC_5253
BRPC_5253
BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 BERKSHIRE INNOVATION CENTER INC
10/5/2026 GOTPRINT.COM
10/5/2026 GOTPRINT.COM

75.00
79.52
73.86

650 DPH/SS
040 ADMIN
880 LEN/OSRP-ADA

BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 WALGREENS

26.98

609 HRIA/CHIP

BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 HILTON

362.25

816 NEHA/FDA

BRPC_5253
BRPC_5253
BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS
10/5/2026 HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL
10/5/2026 HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL

487.11
88.24
79.00

040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN

BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 POSTNET

295.46

609 HRIA/CHIP

BRPC_5253

10/5/2026 GOTPRINT.COM

85.06

865 SHF/MPOSRP

Department Description
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
National Environmental Health Association - US Food and Drug
Administration - Retail Flexible Funding Model
Department of Public Health - Shared Services
Admin
Lenox - Open Space and Recreation Plan & ADA
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
National Environmental Health Association - US Food and Drug
Administration - Retail Flexible Funding Model
Admin
Admin
Admin
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
Sheffield - Master Plan and Open Space & Recreation Plan

Expense
Meeting Hospitality

Department
844 PER/MVP
040 ADMIN
526 BCSO/OPIOID
040 ADMIN
896 CHS/GIS
732 EPA/AIRQ

Department Description
Peru - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
Admin
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Admin
Cheshire - GIS Services
Environmental Protection Agency - Air Quality

Expense
Event Supplies
Computer Software
Meeting Hospitality
Additional GIS Software License
GIS Software License
Website Domain Renewal

Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs - Clarksburg
Four Corners Flood Resiliency and Restoration Project

Supplies

Travel Lodging - Hassett, D
Event Space Fee
Business Cards
Business Cards
RHTP Convening
Travel Lodging - Clapp, S
Travel Lodging - Brennan, L
Travel Lodging - Zapata, J
Travel Lodging - Zapata, J
RHTP Convening
Business Cards

$2,173.95

Credit Card
8842
Payment
Support
Doc #
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

Date
Payee
10/5/2026 BIG Y
10/5/2026 CONSTANT CONTACT INC
10/5/2026 EAGLE STREET CAFE
10/5/2026 ESRI
10/5/2026 ESRI
10/5/2026 GODADDY.COM

Amount
77.90
137.00
57.08
700.00
700.00
48.38

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 WALMART

24.97

664 EOEEA/CLK/MVPA

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 HILTON

546.05

816 NEHA/FDA

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 INDEED
10/5/2026 JUST KICKIN IT BBQ
10/5/2026 JUST KICKIN IT BBQ
10/5/2026 LENOX COFFEE

10.93
705.00
440.00
4.53

650 DPH/SS
844 PER/MVP
844 PER/MVP
526 BCSO/OPIOID

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MARKET 32

28.45

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MHOA
10/5/2026 MHOA

785.00
75.00

650 DPH/SS
650 DPH/SS

National Environmental Health Association - US Food and Drug
Administration - Retail Flexible Funding Model
Department of Public Health - Shared Services
Peru - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
Peru - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Department of Public Health - Shared Services
Department of Public Health - Shared Services

Travel Lodging - Stine, J
Advertising
Event Catering
Event Catering
Event Hospitality
Event Hospitality
Conference - Dias, S
Membership - Dias, S

Expenditure Report
9/25/26 - 10/29/26
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MINT MOBILE

225.00

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MINT MOBILE

46.65

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MINT MOBILE

225.00

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 MINT MOBILE

46.65

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 PANERA BREAD

247.99

609 HRIA/CHIP

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 PHILANTHROPY MA
10/5/2026 PHILANTHROPY MA
10/5/2026 STRAIGHTTALK
10/5/2026 TUNNEL CITY COFFEE

250.00
193.00
36.46
3.85

708 BTI/BFF
708 BTI/BFF
040 ADMIN
526 BCSO/OPIOID

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 VISTAPRINT

139.81

284 BPHA/PHN

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

33.71

526 BCSO/OPIOID

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

679.00

806 BHS/NOCOCC

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

96.29
280.56

040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

42.95

646 DPH/MASSCALL3

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 ZOOM.COM
10/5/2026 WB MASON COMPANY INC
10/5/2026 WB MASON COMPANY INC
10/5/2026 WALMART
10/5/2026 WALMART

48.00
224.42
106.80
88.64
-13.14

040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
732 EPA/AIRQ
040 ADMIN

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 BERKSHIRE MOUNTAIN BAKERY

111.95

283 BPHA/INSP

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 BERKSHIRE INNOVATION CENTER INC

500.00

609 HRIA/CHIP

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 BERKSHIRE INNOVATION CENTER INC

75.00

609 HRIA/CHIP

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AURA

51.44

832 DONATIONS/YP

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMERICAN 3B SCIENTIFICS

327.95

284 BPHA/PHN

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

9.79
17.98
38.28

040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN

BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM

8.99

284 BPHA/PHN

BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842
BRPC_8842

10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 AMAZON.COM
10/5/2026 GRAMMARLY

60.20
81.24
72.39
2,610.00
$11,307.14

526 BCSO/OPIOID
526 BCSO/OPIOID
040 ADMIN
040 ADMIN

Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
Berkshire Tomorrow Inc - Berkshire Funding Focus
Berkshire Tomorrow Inc - Berkshire Funding Focus
Admin
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing
Program
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Berkshires Health Systems Opioid - North County Community
Coordinator
Admin
Admin
Department of Public Health MASS CALL 3B - Substance Misuse
Prevention
Admin
Admin
Admin
Environmental Protection Agency - Air Quality
Admin
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health
Inspections
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
Health Resources in Action County Health Initiative - Community
Health Improvement Planning
Youth Prevention Donations
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing
Program
Admin
Admin
Admin
Berkshire Public Health Alliance - Regional Public Health Nursing
Program
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Prevention
Admin
Admin

Program Supplies
Program Supplies
Program Supplies
Program Supplies
Event Hospitality
Conference - Pelto, K
Membership - Pelto K
Monthly Cell Phone Service
Meeting Hospitality
Communications
Event Hospitality
Project Supplies
Office Supplies
Computer Equipment
YAB Program Materials
Software Subscription
Office Supplies
Office Supplies
Supplies
Annual Meeting Supplies Return
Event Hospitality
Rhtp Convening
Meeting Space
Meeting Hospitality
Supplies
Office Supplies
Computer Equipment
Office Supplies
Supplies
Event Hospitality
Event Hospitality
Office Supplies
Computer Software

Aged Accounts Receivable
as of 10/31/26
Customer-Funder Name

Invoice #

Dept #

Project Code

350.12-093026-01

0350.12 BCBOHA/ADMIN27 063027

Invoice Date

Amount

1-30

31-60

61-90

Over 90

Total

BERKSHIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH ASSOC
9/30/2026

5,050.69 $

-

$

5,050.69

$

-

$

-

$

5,050.69

$

-

$

5,050.69

$

-

$

-

$

5,050.69

Sum for BERKSHIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH
ASSOC
BERKSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
526.08-FY27-Q1

0526.08 BCSO/OPIOID27 OTS 063028

10/26/2026

12,500.00 $

12,500.00

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

12,500.00

$

12,500.00

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

12,500.00

1,612.61
1,612.61

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

1,612.61
82,426.26
84,038.87

$
$

-

$
$

10,577.92
10,577.92

Sum for BERKSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
CITY OF NORTH ADAMS
790-093026-06
806.00-OPIOD PMTS THRU 7/24/26

0790.00 NAD/BFCLN 093028
0806.00 COMM/NOCOCC MFP 063038

10/13/2026
8/24/2026

1,612.61 $
82,426.26 $
$

569.03-063026-04

0569.03 DOER/REPA26 053127

9/30/2026

10,577.92 $
$

-

$
$

FY2027

0710.00 CEDAC/HMLPBRPC 063027

8/24/2026

15,000.00 $

-

$

-

$

15,000.00

$

-

$

15,000.00

$

-

$

-

$

15,000.00

$

-

$

15,000.00

5,606.31
5,803.86
11,410.17

$
$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$
$

5,606.31
9,650.05
5,803.86
4,656.15
25,716.37

Sum for CITY OF NORTH ADAMS

82,426.26
82,426.26

COMMONWEALTH OF MA
Sum for COMMONWEALTH OF MA

10,577.92
10,577.92

$
$

-

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEV ASSISTANCE CORP
Sum for COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEV ASSISTANCE
CORP
DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
646.04-083126
646.05-093026
652.06-083126
652.06-093026

0646.04 DPH/MC3B 063026
0646.05 DPH/MC3B 063027
0652.06 DPH/PEC27 063027
0652.06 DPH/PEC27 063027

8/31/2026
9/30/2026
8/31/2026
9/30/2026

5,606.31
9,650.05
5,803.86
4,656.15

$
$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$
$

9,650.05
4,656.15
14,306.20

$
$
$
$
$

732-093026

0732.00 EPA/AIRQ 093026

9/30/2026

31,991.45 $

-

$

31,991.45

$

-

$

-

$

31,991.45

$

-

$

31,991.45

$

-

$

-

$

31,991.45

Sum for DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Sum for ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL
AFFAIRS
753-093026-02

0753.01 EOEEA/MVPA26PTS 063027

10/16/2026

83,999.03 $

83,999.03

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

83,999.03

$

83,999.03

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

83,999.03

23,780.98 $
14,025.85 $

23,780.98
-

$
$

14,025.85

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

23,780.98
14,025.85

$

23,780.98

$

14,025.85

$

-

$

-

$

37,806.83

Sum for EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENV
AFFAIRS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING & LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES
811-093026-05
850-093026-03

0811.00 EOHLC/SSTBRKS 063027
0850.00 EOHLC/BA 063027

10/15/2026
9/30/2026

Sum for EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING & LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES
FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT
516-093026-01 QTR1 FY27
518.07-093026-01
519-093026-01
852-093026-03

0516.08 FRCOG/EPP27 063027
0518.08 FRCOG/BMRC27 063027
0519.07 FRCOG/FMRC27 063027

9/30/2026
9/30/2026
9/30/2026
9/30/2026

Sum for FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT

17,040.00
5,514.00
5,514.00
7,321.25

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

17,040.00
5,514.00
5,514.00
7,321.25

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

17,040.00
5,514.00
5,514.00
7,321.25

$

-

$

35,389.25

$

-

$

-

$

35,389.25

1,493.57 $

1,493.57

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,493.57

$

1,493.57

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,493.57

GREAT BARRINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
889-093026-01
Sum for GREAT BARRINGTON AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TRUST

0889.00 GTBAHTF/ADU 063030

10/15/2026

Notes - Over 90

Aged Accounts Receivable
as of 10/31/26

GREYLOCK FLUME
789-093026-06

0789.00 GF/CLN 093028

10/13/2026

2,371.42 $
$

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

831-033126-03
831-063026-04

0831.00 INSPB/CC
0831.00 INSPB/CC

4/22/2026
6/30/2026

2,128.15 $
2,032.69 $
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

735-063026
782-063026

0735.00 MassCEC/EmPower IMP 123126
0782.00 MassCEC/IMP 091227

6/30/2026 35,000.00 $
6/30/2026 125,000.00 $

-

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

$

-

$

-

$

-

$ 160,000.00

$ 160,000.00

86,077.53 $

-

$

86,077.53

$

-

$

-

$

86,077.53

$

-

$

86,077.53

$

-

$

-

$

86,077.53

216.24 $

216.24

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

216.24

$

216.24

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

216.24

-

$
$

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

38,529.00
38,529.00

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

1,392.82
1,392.82

$
$
$

1,392.82 Payment in process
13,177.60
14,570.42

$
$
$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$
$
$

1,621.58
1,621.58

$
$
$
$
$
$

1,621.58 Payment in process
3,068.30
1,601.12
2,250.00
2,027.70
10,568.70

Sum for GREYLOCK FLUME

2,371.42
2,371.42

-

$
$

2,371.42
2,371.42

2,128.15
2,032.69
4,160.84

$
$
$

2,128.15 Payment in process
2,032.69 Payment in process
4,160.84

35,000.00
125,000.00

$
$

35,000.00 Payment in process
125,000.00 Payment in process

INSPIRED BREATH LLC

Sum for INSPIRED BREATH LLC
MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ENERGY CENTER

Sum for MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ENERGY CENTER
MASSACHUSETTS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
440.10-093026-12

0440.10 MassDOT/TPL 093026

9/30/2026

Sum for MASSACHUSETTS DEPT OF
TRANSPORTATION

NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
870-093026-02

0870.00 NMCOG/MILUS 123126

10/15/2026

Sum for NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
873-083126-01 = QTR 1 FY27

0873.00 OBHPP/CEMS-AFB 063028

9/1/2026

38,529.00 $
$

858-063026-03
858-093026-04

0858.00 TNC/CUL 020127
0858.00 TNC/CUL 020127

6/30/2026
10/22/2026

1,392.82 $
13,177.60 $
$

13,177.60
13,177.60

$
$
$

427-063026-09
427-093026-10
49-093026-01
514.08-093026-01
884-093026-01

0427.02 ADM/BFASSESS 093027
0427.02 ADM/BFASSESS 093027
0049.01 ADM/GIS 063027
0514.08 ADM/EDP27 063027
0884.00 ADM/STR 123126

6/30/2026
10/8/2026
9/30/2026
9/30/2026
10/14/2026

1,621.58
3,068.30
1,601.12
2,250.00
2,027.70

$
$
$
$
$
$

3,068.30
2,027.70
5,096.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

725.10-093026-05
779.01-051926-05
871-093026-01

0725.10 BKT/DE-IMP 123126
0779.01 BKT/DAL CDBG
0871.00 BKT/GW 063027

10/8/2026
1,788.08 $
5/19/2026 200,266.49 $
10/22/2026
429.00 $
$

1,788.08
429.00
2,217.08

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

539.00
539.00

$
$
$
$

1,788.08
539.00 Payment in process
429.00
2,756.08

669-093026-01
896-093026-01

0669.05 CHS/SW27 063027
0896.00 CHS/GIS 063027

10/8/2026
10/16/2026

2,005.93 $
831.83 $
$

2,005.93
831.83
2,837.76

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

2,005.93
831.83
2,837.76

784-093026-07

0784.00 CLK/BRIC 093027

10/13/2026

1,428.29 $
$

1,428.29
1,428.29

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

1,428.29
1,428.29

283-FY27-Q1-DAL
284-FY27-Q1-DAL

0283.12 BPHA/INSP 063027
0284.12 BPHA/PHN 063027

9/1/2026
9/1/2026

16,650.00 $
1,617.58 $
$

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

16,650.00
1,617.58
18,267.58

Sum for OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

38,529.00
38,529.00

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Sum for THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

-

TOWN OF ADAMS

Sum for TOWN OF ADAMS

1,601.12
2,250.00
3,851.12

TOWN OF BECKET

Sum for TOWN OF BECKET
TOWN OF CHESHIRE

Sum for TOWN OF CHESHIRE
TOWN OF CLARKSBURG
Sum for TOWN OF CLARKSBURG
TOWN OF DALTON

Sum for TOWN OF DALTON

-

$
$
$

16,650.00
1,617.58
18,267.58

Aged Accounts Receivable
as of 10/31/26
TOWN OF FLORIDA
854-033126-01
854-063026-02
FY27-FLA

0854.00 FLA/ADA 063026
0854.00 FLA/ADA 063026
0010.00 GEN

4/23/2026
6/30/2026
7/1/2026

903.07 $
7,698.76 $
636.26 $
$

446.09-093026-01
725.11-093026-05
825-093026-04
FY27-BRGPP

0446.09 GTB/EDP27 063027
0725.11 GTB/DE-IMP 123126
0825.00 GTB/ASSESS25 093029
0560.04 COMVEN/BRGPP 063027

9/30/2026
10/13/2026
10/22/2026
7/1/2026

2,500.00
2,574.51
3,159.91
800.00

284-FY27-Q1-HAN

0284.12 BPHA/PHN 063027

9/1/2026

1,549.74 $
$

839-093026-03

0839.00 HIN/CDBG 040127

9/30/2026

283-FY27-Q1-LAN
284-FY27-Q1-LAN

0283.12 BPHA/INSP 063027
0284.12 BPHA/PHN 063027

725.12-063026-04
725.12-093026-05
885-093026-01

Sum for TOWN OF FLORIDA

-

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

903.07
7,698.76
636.26
9,238.09

$
$
$
$

903.07 Payment in process
7,698.76 Payment in process
636.26 Resent invoice - No response
9,238.09

TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON
$
$
$
$
$

2,500.00
2,500.00

$
$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$
$

800.00
800.00

$
$
$
$
$

2,500.00
2,574.51
3,159.91
800.00 Payment in process
9,034.42

-

$
$

1,549.74
1,549.74

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

1,549.74
1,549.74

39,642.17 $
$

-

$
$

39,642.17
39,642.17

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

39,642.17
39,642.17

9/1/2026
9/1/2026

9,750.00 $
1,015.87 $
$

-

$
$
$

9,750.00
1,015.87
10,765.87

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

9,750.00
1,015.87
10,765.87

0725.12 LEE/DE-IMP 123126
0725.12 LEE/DE-IMP 123126
0885.00 LEE/HPP 063027

6/30/2026
10/13/2026
10/14/2026

2,539.82 $
1,536.42 $
2,870.55 $
$

1,536.42
2,870.55
4,406.97

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

-

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

2,539.82 Payment in process
1,536.42
2,870.55
6,946.79

851-093026-03
880-093026-01

0851.00 LEN/HPP 123126
0880.00 LEN/OSRP-ADA 063027

10/13/2026
10/14/2026

4,260.11 $
18,822.02 $
$

4,260.11
18,822.02
23,082.13

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

4,260.11
18,822.02
23,082.13

864-093026-01

0864.00 OTS/MP 063027

10/13/2026

15,591.32 $
$

15,591.32
15,591.32

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

15,591.32
15,591.32

284-FY26-Q4-PER
721.02 - OPIOD PMTS THRU 7/24/26
771-093026-02
844-093026-02
895-091826

0284.11 BPHA/PHN (C)
0721.02 PER/OPIOIDS MFP 063038
0771.02 PER/PROC26 073026
0844.00 PER/MVP 120126
0895.00 PER/TA 120226

6/1/2026
8/24/2026
10/13/2026
10/22/2026
9/18/2026

577.50
127.70
1,226.88
12,306.18
2,000.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

1,226.88
12,306.18
13,533.06

$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

127.70
127.70

$
$
$
$
$
$

577.50
577.50

$
$
$
$
$
$

577.50 On warrant for payment
127.70
1,226.88
12,306.18
2,000.00
16,238.26

837-093026-03

0837.00 SND/BRIC26 083027

10/13/2026

3,015.02 $
$

3,015.02
3,015.02

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

3,015.02
3,015.02

865-093026-02

0865.00 SHF/MPOSRP 063027

10/15/2026

19,943.51 $
$

19,943.51
19,943.51

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

19,943.51
19,943.51

875-093026-01

0875.00 STKHA/RANGE 123126

9/30/2026

1,708.78 $
$

-

$
$

1,708.78
1,708.78

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

1,708.78
1,708.78

284-FY27-Q1-WSH

0284.12 BPHA/PHN 063027

9/1/2026

600.60 $
$

-

$
$

600.60
600.60

$
$

-

$
$

-

$
$

600.60
600.60

Sum for TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON

$
$
$
$
$

2,574.51
3,159.91
5,734.42

TOWN OF HANCOCK
Sum for TOWN OF HANCOCK
TOWN OF HINSDALE
Sum for TOWN OF HINSDALE
TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH

Sum for TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH
TOWN OF LEE

Sum for TOWN OF LEE

2,539.82
2,539.82

TOWN OF LENOX

Sum for TOWN OF LENOX
TOWN OF OTIS
Sum for TOWN OF OTIS
TOWN OF PERU

Sum for TOWN OF PERU

2,000.00
2,000.00

TOWN OF SANDISFIELD
Sum for TOWN OF SANDISFIELD
TOWN OF SHEFFIELD
Sum for TOWN OF SHEFFIELD
TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE
Sum for TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE
TOWN OF WASHINGTON
Sum for TOWN OF WASHINGTON

Aged Accounts Receivable
as of 10/31/26

TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE
725.16-093026-03

0725.16 WST/DE-IMP 123126

10/15/2026

1,659.24 $
$

1,659.24
1,659.24

$
$

-

$
$

806.00-OPIOD PMTS THRU 7/24/26
893-093026-01

0806.00 COMM/NOCOCC MFP 063038
0893.00 WMS/FPP 063027

8/24/2026
10/16/2026

18,824.07 $
512.83 $
$

512.83
512.83

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

284-FY27-Q1-WND

0284.12 BPHA/PHN 063027

9/1/2026

573.30 $
$

-

$
$

573.30
573.30

$
$

Sum for TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE

-

$
$

-

$
$

1,659.24
1,659.24

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

18,824.07
512.83
19,336.90

$
$

-

$
$

573.30
573.30

TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN

Sum for TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN

18,824.07
18,824.07

TOWN OF WINDSOR
Sum for TOWN OF WINDSOR

Sum Total

$ 238,209.08

$ 317,407.05

-

$ 127,788.20

$ 180,869.65

$ 864,273.98

Account ID
xxxxxxxx20001
Nickname
Berkshire Regional Planning Commiss
Original Loan Amount
$ 500,000.00
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15
Original Loan Date
07/05/1995
Interest Rate
8.0%
Maturity Date
12/31/2074
Next Payment Date
11/05/2026
Next Payment Amount
$ 0.00
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15
Current Balance
$ (0.00)
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15
Current Principal Balance
$ 0.00
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15
Current Available Line
$ 500,000.00
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15
YTD Interest
$ 0.00
As Of 10/22/2026 07:15

Use of AI Policy
Overview
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission recognizes the value of language-model-based generative artificial
intelligence applications and services. AI-driven insights have the potential to impact planning across
disciplines, including learning models for traffic, economic growth or change, climate impact analysis,
housing needs, and other scenario modeling. As such, these tools may be highly useful for staff and
municipalities in data interpretation, plan development, and decision-making, and may also be beneficial
for accessibility accommodations. Through careful implementation, these tools may also save time and
improve productivity, improve grammar, summarize content BRPC has already produced, and provide
supplemental content BRPC generates. Such technologies leverage large data sets and machine learning to
produce content based on user input. In most cases, these tools will be delivered as part of an existing
service to enhance user experience (e.g., predictive text, automatically generated themes, or intelligent
information classification).
It is important to note that Generative AI can present inaccurate information based on the source material
used for training. Employees need to be aware of these potential inaccuracies and prepared to devote time
to reviewing and proofreading generated content to mitigate these issues. Generative AI also has the
potential to mirror biases in its training materials, including and repeating harmful and discriminatory biases
that can perpetuate and amplify negative impacts on individuals, organizations, and society. For instance,
if the training data for a language model is predominantly from a specific culture, the model may favor that
culture's norms and values. These biases can be related to, but are not limited to, culture, gender, sex,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health, and other societal factors. Moreover, the
algorithms responsible for parsing and processing content may also introduce such biases, either
intentionally or unintentionally.
This policy applies to all BRPC employees. Project managers are responsible for enforcing this policy across
all projects they manage. Subcontractors and consultants are expected to disclose their use of AI for BRPC
projects and cite its use for content generation in accordance with the policy below.

Definitions
"Artificial Intelligence (AI)," as used in this policy, is a machine-based system that can make predictions,
recommendations, or decisions based on a given set of human objectives.
"Generative Artificial Intelligence" ("Generative AI") is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can
generate many forms of content, including but not limited to texts, images, and multimedia.
"Personally Identifiable Information (PII)," as used in this policy, is defined as social security numbers, dates
of birth, addresses, employment data, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, state-issued
identification card numbers, medical and health data, income data, tax filing data, retirement plan data,
asset ownership data, investment data, benefits data, financial account numbers, credit or debit card
number (with or without security code, personal identification numbers, or passwords).

Approved 12/5/2024
Proposed Revision 11/5/2026

Use of AI Policy

Policy
BRPC employees can leverage generative AI technologies for text generation, grammar checks, translation,
data collection and analysis, and predictive analytics through current service providers that BRPC already
uses. Employees who want to use other providers must obtain permission from their supervisor and have
funding to cover any costs associated with the software. BRPC's IT Manager must also approve additional
software requested for use. Employees may experiment with AI for emerging planning use cases under the
supervision of the IT Manager. In all cases, employees are responsible for the outcome regardless of the
tool or technology used to create, compose, or generate a work product. Generative AI is not a substitute
for employee decision-making. AI is not to be used by managers or hiring teams for employment-related
decisions, including but not limited to resume analysis, applicant screening or ranking, job offer decisionmaking, interviewing and interview response analysis, performance evaluations, promotions, terminations,
and disciplinary actions. Photo and voice generation is prohibited.
BRPC employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment. Instances of policy violation should be reported to the IT Manager and the applicable Project
Manager. Contractors and consultants who violate applicable portions of this policy may have their contracts
terminated.
Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
BRPC employees must comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of AI-based
technologies directly or where they are included within another service or toolset. This includes compliance
with data protection, privacy, intellectual property, and anti-discrimination laws. The use of generative AI
tools and applications must comply with the Written Information Security Plan (WISP), as set forth in BRPC's
current personnel policies.
Human Review and Approval
BRPC employees must always thoroughly review AI-generated material for inaccuracies, incompleteness,
or noncompliance with policies or regulations. Employees should be diligent in reviewing AI-generated
content to ensure that it does not perpetuate biases, as described above. The employee is ultimately
responsible for all content produced with the assistance of AI-based tools. Any material generated by AI
and used by BRPC in written documents and reports must be cited as AI-generated and include the software
used and the date of generation. Generated AI used on websites, flyers, or social media should be reviewed
for possible citation by the project manager, who may defer to the IT Manager. Program managers should
routinely be asked by their employees to review AI-generated content to ensure accuracy and lack of bias.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Use of personally identifiable information (PII) and other regulated data by BRPC employees in generative
AI is generally prohibited, except in certain circumstances where pre-approval has been given by the
Executive Director. Employees should use the minimum necessary PII to support the Generative AI system's
objective. When handling PII or other regulated data, BRPC must take appropriate steps to protect such
information based on its level of sensitivity and confidentiality. These steps include, but are not limited to,
complying with BRPC's Written Information Security Plan (WISP), applicable state and federal laws and
regulations, and requirements related to access controls, encryption, data retention, data substitution, and
data sharing agreements.

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Use of AI Policy
Review of existing documents with PII by AI tools for grammar checks and summarization is permitted.
Only HIPAA-compliant AI tools may be utilized when sharing, interpreting, or analyzing Protected Health
Information (PHI).
Files stored in Microsoft SharePoint are automatically classified for PII and protected from use by Microsoft
CoPilot. Use of other tools, such as ChatGPT or Claude, are not permitted to access BRPC’s SharePoint site,
as PII is not currently protected for these tools based on BRPC’s system configuration.
AI-generated recording tools that capture or transcribe meetings may compromise privacy and
confidentiality. BRPC employees must seek the approval of meeting participants before conducting an audio
recording or generating a transcription of the meeting.
For contractors and consultants, personnel must consult with their legal and security teams before using
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or other regulated data in a Generative AI system. Those personnel
may consult with the BRPC Executive Director and IT Manager as needed.
Training
BRPC employees are encouraged to obtain training in the use of AI. Potential training includes the ethical
use of AI, understanding inherent bias, and how AI can be used within employees' disciplines, such as
public policy planning and transportation modeling.
Rollout
BRPC maintains access to such technology through existing Microsoft 365 service entitlements, Adobe
licensing, Grammarly, and other existing software. BRPC places no restrictions on the rollout of generative
AI-based features within existing approved products or services.
The BRPC IT Manager is responsible for further utilizing or limiting AI-based services, providing access to
BRPC data for appropriate purposes, and complying with existing regulations or policies. Employees may be
exempted from these provisions if approved by the IT Manager or their designee, and only for a targeted
or limited purpose or task presented.
As this policy applies to rapidly evolving technology, BRPC will review and update the terms and language
at least annually to reflect changes in best practices, technologies, and legal developments.

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BUCK DONOVAN, Chair
MALCOLM FICK, Vice-Chair
SHEILA IRVIN, Clerk
SAM HAUPT, Treasurer
LAURA BRENNAN, Executive Director

Environmental Review Committee
Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 28, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Committee Members Present: Roger Bolton, Ed Holub, Eleanor Tillinghast, Kyle Hanlon, and Buck
Donovan (Ex-officio, non-voting)
Others Present: Laura Brennan (BRPC) and Melissa Provencher (BRPC)
I. Call to Order & Open Meeting Law Statement
L. Brennan, in compliance with BRPC's bylaws calling for the Executive Director to chair meetings at
which the committee chair is not present nor is there a vice chair available, called the meeting to order
at 4:03pm and read the Open Meeting Law Statement.
II. Roll Call of Environmental Review Committee Members Attending the Meeting
Committee Members Present: Roger Bolton, Ed Holub, Eleanor Tillinghast, Kyle Hanlon and Buck
Donovan.
III. Vote to Approve Minutes of the Environmental Review Committee Meeting of May 22, 2025
K. Hanlon made a motion to approve the minutes of May 22, 2025. The motion was seconded by R.
Bolton. L. Brennan directed M. Provencher to conduct a roll call vote.
R. Bolton: Aye
K. Hanlon: Aye
E. Holub: Aye
E. Tillinghast: Abstain
The motion passed and the minutes were approved.
V. Discussion of the City of Pittsfield Single Environmental Impact Report for Sandwash Reservoir
Dam Repairs, located within the Town of Washington
L. Brennan asked M. Provencher to summarize the project. M. Provencher explained that the proponent
previously filed an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) and stated that there were no thresholds
reached for a mandatory EIR. During the remote site visit it was discovered that the project may require
a mandatory EIR. The Proponent requested an extension and determined that a mandatory EIR was not
required. Subsequently, we learned that a mandatory EIR is required. This makes the Environmental
Review Committee process a bit different since we are not evaluating whether our comments on the
ENF were addressed since we did not submit comments.
M. Provencher described the project and potential impacts as described within the Environmental
Review Report. E. Tillinghast inquired about whether the tree cutting is not considered a permanent
impact because it results in a change to the wetland type. M. Provencher confirmed that to be the case.
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E. Tillinghast inquired about the potential for a local Conservation Commission’s Order of Conditions to
be a State Agency action. M. Provencher explained that an Order of Conditions can be appealed and
necessitate a Superseding Order of Conditions to be issued by MassDEP. Until the appeal period has
lapsed, there is the potential that a Superseding Order of Conditions may be issued, which would
constitute a State Agency action.
E. Tillinghast made a motion to submit the EIR Report and draft comment letter to the Executive
Committee for approval and submission to MEPA. R. Bolton seconded the motion.
L. Brennan directed M. Provencher to conduct a roll call vote.
R. Bolton: Aye
K. Hanlon: Aye
E. Holub: Aye
E. Tillinghast: Aye
The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Adjournment
E. Tillinghast moved to adjourn. K. Hanlon seconded the motion. L. Brennan directed M. Provencher to
conduct a roll call vote.
R. Bolton: Aye
K. Hanlon: Aye
E. Holub: Aye
E. Tillinghast: Aye
Materials distributed electronically:
• ERC Agenda 9/28/26
• ERC Minutes 5/22/25
• September 27, 2026 Environmental Review Report for the City of Pittsfield Single Environmental
Impact Report for Sandwash Reservoir Dam Repairs, located within the Town of Washington
• Draft comment letter to MEPA on the City of Pittsfield Single Environmental Impact Report for
Sandwash Reservoir Dam Repairs, located within the Town of Washington

November Legislative Updates/Regional Issues
Provided by Christine Rasmussen, Stockbridge Alternate, Regional Issues Committee Chair

1. Housing
a. Ballot Question 7: Starter Homes on Smaller Lots
Approval will allow single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet, provided
the lot has at least 50 feet of road frontage and access to public sewer and water.
https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2026-10-22/what-you-need-to-know-aboutquestion-7-letting-homes-be-built-on-smaller-lots
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MMA's position: https://www.mma.org/3-ballot-questions-raise-concerns-forlocal-leaders/

b. Seasonal Communities Grants: Six Berkshire Towns Funded
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $2 million across 24 seasonal
communities on October 20. Berkshire awards: Williamstown $86,144; Great
Barrington $84,731; Sheffield $68,792; Egremont $60,687; West Stockbridge $60,567;
Monterey $59,539.
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-2-million-to-expand-yearround-housing-in-24-seasonal-communities
c. $5 Million in State ADU Funding
Governor Healey announced a new $5 million investment, bringing the state's total
ADU commitment to $15 million.
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-5-million-to-make-it-easierand-more-affordable-to-build-adus
d. ADUs Nationally: Laws Alone Are Not Enough
Twenty-two states have now adopted laws expanding ADU opportunities, but a new
Pew analysis finds that passing a law does not reliably translate into units built.
https://www.governing.com/urban/how-backyard-homes-can-meaningfully-increasehousing-supply
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Underlying Pew report: https://www.pew.org/research-andanalysis/reports/2026/10/accessory-dwelling-units-can-meaningfully-boosthousing-supply

e. Mortgage Rates
Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages rose to roughly 7.28% in October, according to
Freddie Mac which is the largest weekly gain in four years.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/mortgage-rates-surge-notching-largestweekly-gain-in-four-years
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f. Manufactured Housing
A small change in federal regulations may allow manufactured homes in designs better
suited to conventional neighborhoods.
https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/394316/cheapermanufactured-homes-could-be-having-moment-if-only-states-can
g. Why Housing Is So Expensive to Build
Architects J. Harwood and Nick Elton argue in the Berkshire Edge that rising material
costs explain only part of the increase in construction costs.
https://theberkshireedge.com/building-community-why-is-housing-so-expensive-tobuild/
h. Ideas for Building Housing
“The Stark Realities of Housing Reform”: two scholars review why most schemes to
boost production have underdelivered, and what might work better.
https://www.governing.com/urban/the-stark-realities-of-housing-reform
i. Passive House and Solar in Dorchester
Twelve units of affordable housing built to the Passive House standard and topped with
solar are nearing completion in Boston.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/10/09/affordable-passive-homes-dorchester
2. Energy
a. DOER Study: SMART Solar Returns $1.49 per $1
The Department of Energy Resources released a cost-benefit study of the SMART
program, finding $11.5 billion in direct lifetime benefits against $7.7 billion in costs.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/direct-costs-and-benefits-of-massachusetts-solarincentives
b. Mass Save in Limbo
Uncertainty over the future of the Mass Save program.
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/future-of-mass-save-in-limbo-aslegislature-stalls-on-energy-bill/
c. Unreleased $400,000 Energy Study
The state paid nearly $400,000 for a still unreleased study on improving the electric
distribution system and meeting net-zero targets.
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/mass-spent-nearly-400k-on-an-energystudy-three-years-after-its-completion-the-state-hasnt-released-the-results/
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d. Data Center Opposition Has Shifted Sharply
Heatmap polling found support for a nearby data center fell from about 43% in
September 2025 to 25% eleven months later, with 75% now opposed.
https://heatmap.news/politics/americans-oppose-data-centers-poll
3. Transportation
a. Berkshire Flyer — MassDOT and CSX Reach Agreement
Recent agreement described as a major step toward making the Berkshire Flyer a
permanent seasonal service, and toward expanded passenger rail in Western MA.
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-major-step-towardpermanent-berkshire-flyer-service-expanded-passenger-rail-in-western-massachusetts
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Local coverage: https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/10/12/berkshire-flyer-pittsfieldtransportation-amtrak-passenger-service

b. Rural Microtransit Returns $8–$23 per Dollar
A UMass Donahue Institute study of three on-demand van programs in rural, cardependent parts of the state found returns of $8 to $23 per dollar invested.
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2026/10/01/umass-study-rural-transits-economic-benefitsfar-exceed-their-modest-costs
c. Drone Delivery Moratorium Sought
Sixteen lawmakers asked Governor Healey to create a task force and halt processing of
commercial drone delivery applications, responding to Amazon Prime Air's plan to deliver
from its Westborough facility.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/business/massachusetts-lawmakers-wantmoratorium-on-drone-delivery/
4. Farming and Food Security
a. $750,000 in Buy Local Grants
Funding supports the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which recently passed $100
million in lifetime SNAP benefits used to buy produce directly from MA growers.
https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-750000-toincrease-local-food-access-and-support-massachusetts-farmers
b. USDA and REAP-Funded On-Farm Solar
Earthjustice argues that federal moves against REAP-funded solar projects cut farmers
off from a reliable source of both energy and income.
https://earthjustice.org/experts/michael-youhana/the-trump-administration-says-itwants-to-help-farmers-so-why-is-it-taking-solar-away-from-them
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MINUTES OF THE Berkshire Metropolitan Panning Organization (MPO)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Meeting Held Via Zoom Video Communications
Meeting Materials: https://berkshireplanning.org/event/berkshire-mpo-meeting/

MPO Representatives/Alternates Present:
Derek Shooster
MassDOT (Representing Acting Secretary Phil Eng)
Francisca Heming
MassDOT District 1 (Representing Highway Administrator Gulliver)
Douglas McNally
BRTA
Ricardo Morales
City of Pittsfield (Representing Mayor Peter Marchetti)
Jay Meczycor
North Subregion
Jamie Minacci
Southwest Subregion
Bob Jones
Southeast Subregion
Others Present:
Peter Frieri
Mark Moore
Calvin Poitras
Sam Taylor
Arnav Chatterjee
Laura Brennan
Clete Kus
Anuja Koirala
Nicholas Russo

I.

MassDOT District 1
MassDOT District 1
MassDOT District 1
MassDOT OTP
MassDOT
BRPC
BRPC
BRPC
BRPC

Call to Order – Introductions

Mr. Shooster called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. Members of the MPO introduced themselves via roll
call.

II.

Opportunity for Public Comment

There were no public comments.

III.

Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026

ACTION: Mr. Meczycor introduced a motion, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approve the minutes of the
September 22, 2026, MPO meeting.
Mr. Kus conducted a roll call:
Mr. Shooster:
Yea
Ms. Heming:
Yea
Mr. McNally:
Abstain
Mr. Morales
Yea
Mr. Meczycor
Yea
Mr. Jones
Yea
Ms. Minacci
Abstain

IV.

Notice of Administrative Adjustment to the FFY 2027 UPWP

Mr. Kus shared that an administrative adjustment had taken place to the FFY 2027 UPWP to harmonize

the final dollar amount to include the cents figures on the bottom line. The resulting total allocated funds
for FFY27 came to $977,252.35.

V.

Approval of an administrative adjustment to the FFY 2027-2031 TIP for Project
616338 Lee Lenox pavement preservation and Project 616345 Dalton pavement
preservation [ACTION ITEM]

Ms. Koirala shared two project adjustments for 2029 and 2030. The 2029 project is being amended to
include the town of Lenox in the title where Lee was only included previously. For the Dalton pavement
preservation project, the title is amended to reflect work on MA-8 rather than MA-9.
Mr. McNally asked whether only MA-8 was being resurfaced rather than MA-9. Mr. Frieri clarified that
both MA-8 and MA-9 share an alignment for a portion of the project, and the remainder is focused only on
MA-8. Further concurrence with District 1 would be necessary to finalize the project title. This part of the
adjustment was deferred to a future meeting.
ACTION: Mr. Meczycor introduced a motion, seconded by Mr. Morales, to approve adjustment #1
(Project 616338).
Mr. Kus conducted a roll call:
Mr. Shooster:
Yea
Ms. Heming:
Yea
Mr. McNally:
Yea
Mr. Morales
Yea
Mr. Meczycor
Yea
Mr. Jones
Yea
Ms. Minacci
Yea

VI.

Consideration of an amendment (1st amendment) to the FFY 2027-2031 TIP for
the following: SECTION 1B, Discretionary Earmark–Add Pittsfield
Reconnecting Communities Grant (Project S13537) in the amount of $2,000,000
to FFY 2027. SECTION 2A, State Prioritized Reliability Projects, Remove
Sheffield Bridge Replacement (Project 609068) from FFY 2027. Authorize staff
to conduct a 21-day public comment period. [ACTION ITEM]

Ms. Koirala shared two projects for amendment. The first concerns the City of Pittsfield receiving a
Reconnecting Communities grant award for $2 million, which needs to be included in the FFY27 TIP. The
second amendment concerns the Sheffield bridge replacement project at Kelsey Road over Schenob
Brook, currently programed in 2027. It was advertised earlier in 2026, so it would need to be removed
from the FFY27 allocation for $4,144,916.
ACTION: Mr. Morales introduced a motion, seconded by Mr. McNally, to approve TIP Amendment #1.
Mr. Kus conducted a roll call:
Mr. Shooster:
Yea
Ms. Heming:
Yea
Mr. McNally:
Yea
Mr. Morales
Yea
Mr. Meczycor
Yea
Mr. Jones
Yea
Ms. Minacci
Yea

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VII.

Receive an update on the BRTA Route Analysis and Micro-Transit Integration
Study

Ms. Koirala provided updates on the study that will be conducted using $155,000 from PL funding to
retain a consultant. The RFP to seek a consultant was released on October 15th. The study is important
because the Microtransit Feasibility Study conducted two years ago indicated that microtransit would be
beneficial to Berkshire County by increasing mobility and encouraging economic development. This
previous study indicated that a full analysis of BRTA fixed routes would be necessary to help integrate
microtransit into the system, especially in northern and southern Berkshire County. The study is a
coordinated effort between BRPC and BRTA. The deadline to receive proposals is November 20. Once
the consultant is selected, coordination with BRTA will continue to gather and distill data to inform the
study.
Mr. McNally shared that he had spoken with the new manager from Keolis regarding the grant, and he will
reach out to BRPC to get more details. Additionally, BRTA is investing in new routing software that will
integrate microtransit into the bus system. Ms. Koirala noted that funds were flexed in the previous TIP
from STBG for $1 million along with a $200,000 grant to implement the software and update the ITS bus
system. The consultants for the new study can utilize these tools and data. The current software only
works with the fixed route buses and marginally with paratransit.

VIII. Member updates
Mr. Frieri shared that all FFY26 TIP projects are advertised, with three having bid openings scheduled for
mid to late October. For FFY27, three projects are at 100% design, and two are at 75% design. For
resurfacing and sidewalk construction in Lanesboro, a 25% design public hearing is tentatively scheduled
for December 8, subject to confirmation. Mr. Frieri also shared his retirement date of October 30 and
expressed his gratitude to the members the MPO and District 1.
Mr. Kus shared that recruitment is underway for a Transportation Planner staff member. 22 applications
have been received and the organization is targeting first-round interviews later in October. Additionally, a
public meeting was recently held regarding the Boston-Albany rail corridor Service Development Plan.
The development will span about 2 years and periodic requests for updates will be made to Rail and
Transit Division. The meeting recording is available online.
Mr. Shooster expressed gratitude to BRPC for an opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting on October
15th.

IX.

Next Meeting date – November 24, 2026

The next MPO meeting is scheduled to be held on November 24, 2026.
ACTION: Mr. McNally motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Morales. Mr. Shooster adjourned the
meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Documents and Exhibits Used:
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Agenda
BMPO Sept 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes Draft
BMPO FFY 2027-2031 TIP 1st Amendment & Adjustment
MassDOT District 1 TIP Projects Update

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CEDS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - DRAFT
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
1pm, October 14, 2026
Committee Members Present
Bryana (Malloy) Bayly, MassHire Berkshires
Laura Brennan, BRPC Executive Director
Roger Bolton, Williams College (retired)
Michael Coakley, City of Pittsfield
Robert DelMastro, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
A.J. Enchill, Berkshire Black Economic Council
Brandon Gill, PERC (Pittsfield Economic Development Corporation)
Lesley Herzberg, Berkshire County Historical Society
Marya Kozik, City of North Adams
Ben Lamb, 1Berkshire
Chris Rembold, Town of Great Barrington, CEDS Committee Chair
Shannon Smith, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Ben Sosne, Berkshire Innovation Center
Committee Alternates Present
Tova Clark Brown, Berkshire Black Economic Council
Kevin Pink, 1Berkshire
Committee Members Absent
Linda Clairmont, Berkshire Community College
Kyle Hanlon, City of North Adams; BRPC Executive Committee
Buck Donovan, BRPC Chair (ex-officio non-voting member)
BRPC Staff Present
Wylie Goodman, Principal Planner
Guests Present
none
I.

Call to Order and Committee Roll Call
Chris R. called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m., once there was a quorum. Wylie G.
conducted the roll call.

II.

Acknowledgement of Guests/Non-Committee Members
There were no guests in attendance.

III.

Comments from the Public
None.

IV.

Approval of Minutes of May 21, 2026
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Roger B. moved to approve the minutes of May 21, 2026. Ben L. seconded. The committee
approved the minutes by a roll call vote.
V.

2023-2027 Berkshire County CEDS – Year 4 Performance Progress Report Timeline of
Activities:
Wylie G. reviewed the timeline for the Year 4 Performance Progress Report, which will
include: economic conditions and ACS data review (12/26-1/27); committee review of SWOT
(1/27-3/17/27); priority project updates/removals (1/27 –3/31/27); and collecting of
representative activities (Ongoing). New priority projects will not be solicited this year, due to
overlap with the start of the 2028-2032 CEDS. Wylie G. noted that she may start to request
photos from committee members in March. Roger B. asked what the federal financial reports
were as shown in the timeline Excel chart. Laura B. explained that these are quarterly
submissions documenting spending and related activities that are required by EDA.

VI.

Priority Project Updates
Justine D. presented a PowerPoint covering the process of funding and realizing the Wright
Block Residences in Pittsfield. The historic adaptive reuse project includes residential and
commercial (storefront) components. It was financed through federal and state historic tax
credits, local tax increment financing, and community preservation funds. The project has
resulted in a multi-use property of 35 residential units with 20% restricted to residents earning
80% AMI. The project was completed in June 2026. The project demonstrates how
redeveloping an underutilized historic property can also contribute to beautifying downtown
and creating more pedestrian-friendly connections. Local company Allegrone served as
architect and developer. Finding tenants for the commercial units has been the most
challenging aspect of the project.
A second planned presented by Michael Mackin, the developer associated to the Adams
Memorial School, did not take place due to Mr. Mackin’s unavailability.

VII.

2028-2032 Berkshire County Five-Year CEDS
Wylie G. shared the proposed meeting schedule for the five-year CEDS beginning in the new
year. Bryana B. shared the Advanced Manufacturing businesses that will present at the
January meeting.
The group then experimented with using the Menti platform to respond to a few prompts
regarding the Year 4 CEDS, with the idea that these tools might also be used as the group
begins work on a new five-year plan. Respondents, voting in real time, identified as their top
1-2 potential CEDS goals: Strong Business Environment and Resilient Communities. For SWOT
topics that would likely be most challenging, the group chose Threats (9) followed by
Opportunities (5). The top 3 recent representative activities the group would likely highlight
include Affordable Housing; four county collaboration activities and research across Western
MA; and energy infrastructure challenges and opportunities.
Other new tools and strategies, presented briefly, included: engaging older youth/college
students in future CEDS conversations; holding an in-person CEDS meeting with the broader
community invited; and incorporating Tableau, while noting that there may be accessibility
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issues that need to be addressed. Ben L. suggested contacting the Jacobs Collective at
Williams College for the student engagement piece, as they are expressly interested in
city/urban planning. To close the meeting, Wylie G. showed the group an example of an
online CEDS from Land of Sky that could be a model for BRPC’s 2028-2032 CEDS and a small
business idea from Los Angeles involving home-based food businesses.
VIII.
Adjournment
Marya K. moved to adjourn the meeting. Ben L. seconded. Wylie G. took a roll call vote. The
meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m. The next meeting will take place on 1/20/27.

Documents and Exhibits Used:
Schedule of CEDS Committee Meetings in 2027
Slides describing Wright Block Residence project (Justine D.)
Menti slides for the purpose of committee input
Land of Sky online CEDS website

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BUCK DONOVAN, Chair
MALCOLM FICK, Vice-Chair
SHEILA IRVIN, Clerk
SAM HAUPT, Treasurer
LAURA BRENNAN, Executive Director

MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE
SUBJ:

I.

Executive Committee, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
Laura Brennan, Executive Director
October 29, 2026
Agenda Items – November 5, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting

Items Requiring Action

A. Vote to approve a revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
The proposed revision includes the following paragraph:
Files stored in Microsoft SharePoint are automatically classified for PII and
protected from use by Microsoft CoPilot. Use of other tools, such as
ChatGPT or Claude, are not permitted to access BRPC’s SharePoint site,
as PII is not currently protected for these tools based on BRPC’s system
configuration.
Free versions of any of the above named tools could not utilize PII regardless,
and at a paid subscription level (business/enterprise license) CoPilot provides the
most security for Personally Identifiable Information, when used with SharePoint.
Currently, we do not have any paid subscription level licenses, so this is a
preemptive measure.
B. Vote to approve the submission of a grant application to the National
Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Demonstration Sites in
Extreme Weather and Health – Small & Rural Counties program on behalf of the
Berkshire Public Health Alliance.
The Executive Committee is requested to authorize the Executive Director to
submit a grant application and to sign any resulting contracts and agreements
to the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
The BRPC Public Health Planning and Services Programs on behalf of the
Berkshire Public Health Alliance are seeking to create a sustainable,
Berkshire/Alliance Joint Information System (JIS) that can be used to ensure that
all public health messaging is First, Accurate, Accessible, Coordinated,
Consistent, Compassionate and Timely (FACCCT). The JIS will be used routinely to
coordinate regional public messaging among Boards of Health and the public
and during emergencies with First Responder Groups as well. The total request
will be for the maximum award of $24,000, with no match required. Staff lead on
this project is Sandra Martin, [email protected].
C. Vote to ratify the submission of an application to the Massachusetts Office of
Municipal and School Technology’s Cybersecurity Awareness Program
The Executive Committee is requested to authorize the Executive Director to
submit an application to the Massachusetts Office of Municipal and School
Technology’s Cybersecurity Awareness Program and sign any resulting contracts
and agreements. This program does not provide any money to BRPC; instead, it

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provides licenses for BRPC staff to take cybersecurity awareness training. No
match is required; however, BRPC contributes staff time to administer and
undertake the training. BRPC contact is Mark Maloy,
[email protected].
D. Vote to ratify the submission of a grant application to the National Association of
County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Reimagining Health and Public
Safety Overdose Initiatives (RHAPSODI 2027) Planning Grant Program
The Executive Committee is requested to authorize the Executive Director to
submit a grant application to the National Association of County and City Health
Officials (NACCHO) Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives
(RHAPSODI) 2027 planning grant and sign any resulting contracts and
agreements. The initial grant period is 7 months, with a total funding amount of
$50,000. The proposed project will support countywide planning efforts to
improve overdose prevention, behavioral health crisis response, and long-term
recovery outcomes by strengthening collaboration across healthcare, public
safety, behavioral health, recovery, and justice-system partners. Brandeis
University is anticipated to be a subcontractor. BRPC contact is Andy Ottoson,
[email protected]

II.

Committee Updates, Reports, and Discussion

A. Commission Development Committee (CDC)
The CDC meets as needed and did not meet in October 2026.
B. Environmental Review Committee (ERC)
The ERC meets as needed and met on September 28. Draft minutes are included
in the meeting packet.
C. Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meets as needed and is scheduled to meet on
November 10, 2026, to review FY28 Assessments and review a proposed revision
to the Vacation Accrual and Usage Policy for BRPC staff.
D. Regional Issues Committee (RIC)
The RIC meets did not meet in October 2026. A condensed version of the chair’s
most recent Legislative Report is included in the meeting packet.
E. Berkshire Brownfields Committee
The Berkshire Brownfields Committee meets as needed and did not need to
meet in October 2026.
F. Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
The MPO typically meets virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm.
The MPO's most recent meeting was on October 20, in order to avoid a
scheduling conflict on October 27. Draft minutes are included in the meeting
packet.
G. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee
The CEDS Committee typically meets four times per year and met on October
14, 2026. Draft minutes are included in the meeting materials.
H. Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Transportation Advisory Committee meets as needed primarily to advise on
the TIP development process. The TAC did not meet in October.

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III.

Executive Director's Report and Discussion

A. Recent Memo to BRPC staff re: PROTECT Act
In order to inform staff of the potential for records requests by Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, and pursuant to MGL Chapter 149, section 19C, as
amended by Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2026, BRPC recently shared a SAMPLE
memo with staff on October 21, 2026.
B. Staff Updates
• Resignation from Brett Roberts, Principal Planner (effective 10/30).
• Promotion of Michaela Grady, effective 11/1.
• A Transportation Planner position is posted, Clete Kus is interviewing
candidates during the week of 10/26.
• A Community Development & Housing Senior Planner is posted.
• Inspector/Health Agent full and part time positions are posted.
• A Public Health Planner position with an Emergency Preparedness focus
has been posted, Jaymie Zapata is reviewing resumes and selecting
candidates for interviews.
Open positions are posted on BRPC's employment page and other locations.
C. Report on New Contracts/Agreements
New Grants and Contracts received/initiated from 9/25/26 – 10/29/26
• MA Department of Transportation – Transportation Planning - $977,252.35
• FRCOG - Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps - $22,056
• Housatonic Valley Association - Berkshire Clean Cold Connected Partnership $31,476
• Pittsfield - Francis Ave Parklet - $28,915
• Great Barrington Affordable Housing Trust - ADU Program - $15,000
• Williamstown - Farmland Protection Plan - $25,000
• Mount Washington - East & West Street Culvert Replacement - $9,390
• Adams – Green Communities - $3,052
Grants and Contracts not received:
We are not aware of not receiving any grants or contracts.
D. Berkshires Tomorrow Inc. (BTI) Update
The BTI Board approved the following:
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Authorized the President to sign an agreement with the Crane Foundation
for a Foundation for Housing Stability if funds are awarded. The
Foundations for Housing Stability is a proposed community-based housing
navigation and support initiative serving northern Berkshire residents who
are at heightened risk of housing instability due to substance use disorders
(SUDs), co-occurring mental health conditions, justice-system involvement,
and other complex life challenges. The funds requested range from $6,000
to $23,000, including a 2% administrative fee. Berkshire Tomorrow will be
the recipient of the funds and will serve only as a pass-through 501(c)(3).
The BRPC contact is Andy Ottoson, [email protected].

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Authorized the President to sign an FY2027 agreement between Berkshires
Tomorrow and BRPC for a Software Lease for Microsoft Teams Phone for $
$6,199.96.
Authorized the President to sign an FY2027 agreement between Berkshires
Tomorrow and BRPC for a Software Lease license 56- Microsoft 365, 55Defender, 1- Office 365, 1-Visio, 1-Automate, Purview, and 1-Azure for GIS
for $53,232.
Authorize the President to sign an agreement with Ethos Pathways Inc. for
an application to the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Awarded
funds would be used to support the rollout of a youth education and
empowerment program supporting environmental workforce
development. Ethos is running a workforce training and preparatory
program for northern Berkshire high school students. The funds requested
range from $10,000, including a 2% administrative fee. Berkshire Tomorrow
will be the recipient of the funds and will serve only as a pass-through
501(c)(3). The BRPC contact is Sherdyl Fernandez-Aubert, [email protected].

Grants and Contracts received/not received:
We are not aware of not receiving any grants or contracts.
E. Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Update
The Seasonal Communities Advisory Council met on October 20, 2026. HLC
Undersecretary Chris Kluchman has been designated chair of the SCAC by
Secretary Juana Matias. Model bylaws and a sample affidavit have been
created and provided to every designated seasonal community. HLC has
posted an RFQ on CommBuys for additional Seasonal Communities Technical
Assistance, restricted to PRF76 vendors and subcontractors.
More information is at Seasonal Communities | Mass.gov.
F. Rural Policy Advisory Commission
The Rural Policy Advisory Commission typically meets every two months. On
Friday, September 23rd, RPAC members to present the new RPP to members of
the administration at the Statehouse. The new plan is available online, and an
executive summary is included in the meeting materials.
G. Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS)
RPAs are inviting town officials to site suitability review meetings in November.
Western Mass RPAs (BRPC, PVPC, and FRCOG) will be grouped together for these
site suitability conversations on Thursday, November 12th, as well as for site priority
conversations in December. BRPC staff have recently sent additional comments
to the MILUS team regarding several of the draft maps.
H. Passenger Rail
• West-East Rail – Several investments are planned to allow for fewer
conflicts between freight and passenger rail, including a $130 million
federal investment in Springfield’s Union Station.
• Berkshire Flyer – We have requested but have not yet received an endof-season update regarding ridership for the 2026 Berkshire Flyer.
However, it has been announced that the pilot timeframe is complete,

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and the Berkshire Flyer will be incorporated into regular service. During
a recent check-in with MassDOT rail, western Massachusetts RPA staff
discussed the possibility of a longer season or more frequent service in
the future. A state investment of $31 million was announced in
October, and on October 29th, a ceremonial groundbreaking was
held at the CSX site along East Street in Pittsfield, celebrating plans to
create a short siding at that location to ensure fewer conflicts
between freight and passenger rail related to the Berkshire Flyer
coming in and out of Pittsfield. An additional, longer siding is planned
for Richmond.
• Northern Tier Passenger Rail – A final draft of the report was received by
staff on Wednesday, October 21, after having provided minor edits to
a draft received on September 28. Municipal partners will receive the
final draft prior to publication.
I.

More information on these items can be found at Compass Rail | Mass.gov.
Technical Assistance Report
The technical assistance report for September is included in the packet,
indicating assistance to the Towns of Monterey, Savoy, and the City of Pittsfield.

IV.

Old Business and Discussion

V.

New Business and Discussion

A. November 19, 2026 Commission Meeting
B. Annual Meeting October 15 at Country Club of Pittsfield - Debrief
A. January 21, 2027 Commission Meeting – proposed topics
• Overview presentation of the 2026 Rural Policy Plan
• Program overview – Information Services (Mark Maloy)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
2026 RURAL POLICY PLAN

A STATEWIDE AGENDA FOR RURAL
MASSACHUSETTS

Rural Massachusetts is essential to the prosperity,
resilience, and quality of life throughout the
Commonwealth. Its communities sustain farms,
forests, fisheries, small businesses, and distinctive
village centers. They protect drinking water supplies,
provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and
steward natural resources that benefit residents
across the state.
The 2026 Rural Policy Plan, developed by the
Massachusetts Rural Policy Advisory Commission
(RPAC), sets an agenda for strengthening rural
communities and ensuring their residents have
equitable access to services, opportunities, and public
investment. Building on the 2019 Plan, it recognizes
progress while identifying persistent inequities and the
actions needed to address them. Its central message is
straightforward: state policies should account for rural
conditions, and rural communities should have the
capacity to put those policies into practice.

THERE IS MORE THAN ONE “RURAL” IN
THE COMMONWEALTH

Under the statutory definition used by RPAC, rural
municipalities have fewer than 500 residents per
square mile and/or fewer than 7,000 residents. Based
on the 2020 U.S. Census, Massachusetts has 181 rural

municipalities encompassing 60% of the state’s land
area and 13% of its population.
These communities are not all the same. The
Plan uses three descriptive typologies—Suburbs
and Bedroom Communities, Areas of Economic
Distress, and Concentrations of Second Homes—to
understand how trends affect different rural places.
Some communities face development pressure and
long commutes; others contend with population
loss, lower incomes, and geographic isolation; still
other rural communities experience housing markets
and infrastructure demands shaped by tourism and
second-home ownership. Some municipalities share
characteristics of more than one typology.
Across these differences, recurring structural
challenges constrain rural opportunity. Small tax
bases and limited staffing make it difficult to sustain
municipal services, maintain infrastructure, and
manage complex projects. Long distances increase
the cost of transportation and service delivery.
Aging populations, workforce shortages, housing
constraints, and declining school enrollment place
additional pressure on communities. Funding
formulas, eligibility rules, and competitive grants
often fail to account for these conditions or the local
significance of smaller investments.

PROGRESS TO BUILD ON

Since 2019, rural advocacy and collaboration with
state partners have produced meaningful gains. The
Commonwealth established a Director of Rural Affairs
and a Rural Development Fund within the Executive
Office of Economic Development, substantially
expanded broadband access, and increased support
for rural transportation. Shared public health services
have strengthened local capacity, while new attention
to rural schools, outdoor recreation, and statewide
land-use planning has elevated issues central to rural
communities.
These gains demonstrate the value of a sustained
rural policy agenda, but they have not resolved
underlying inequities. Some investments remain
dependent on annual appropriations, temporary
federal resources, or programs that are not
permanently secured. Rural water and wastewater
needs remain substantially unmet; many communities
still lack the staff, technical expertise, and financial
resources necessary to benefit fully from state
initiatives. The next phase must make progress
durable while addressing the structural barriers that
continue to limit rural opportunity.

PATHWAYS FOR ACTION

The Plan addresses nine interconnected policy areas:
economic development and workforce; education;
housing; land use; municipal sustainability;
public health; technology, broadband, and
digital resilience; transportation; and water and
wastewater. Together, their recommendations
advance five pathways for action.

1. Align state policy and investment with rural
conditions.

Rural equity requires more than smaller versions of
programs designed for metropolitan areas. State
funding, regulations, and administrative practices
should recognize low population density, geographic
distance, limited staffing, and the higher per-unit
costs of maintaining essential services.
The Plan calls for the Commonwealth to:

▪ Establish and permanently resource a rural policy
coordination function with authority to convene
agencies, assess rural impacts, and resolve crosssecretariat barriers.
▪ Revise funding formulas, eligibility criteria,
match requirements, and grant processes that
disadvantage rural communities or overlook
locally significant projects.
▪ Provide predictable, multi-year funding and
sustained regional technical assistance so
communities can develop projects and implement
state priorities.
▪ Coordinate before programs are launched to
reduce reliance on small municipalities identifying
and resolving conflicting requirements after the fact.

2. Sustain schools, local government, and
essential services.

Strong schools, functioning local governments,
and accessible health and emergency services are
foundational to rural viability. Declining enrollment
does not eliminate schools’ fixed costs, and regional
service delivery does not automatically reduce
municipal expenses. Rural communities need
financing and staffing models that reflect the actual
cost of providing reliable services.
The Plan calls for the Commonwealth to:

▪ Increase Rural School Aid to $68.5 million, with
annual inflation adjustments, while pursuing
Chapter 70 and foundation formula reforms that
recognize rural costs and financial conditions.

▪ Strengthen municipal revenues, workforce
training, and support for shared services,
including multi-year assistance for planning and
implementing regional models.
▪ Sustain public health improvements through
predictable state investment in State Action for
Public Health Excellence (SAPHE) 2.0, including
the Public Health Excellence program, and use
the Rural Health Transformation Program to
strengthen access to essential care.
▪ Support sustainable rural emergency response
and address transportation barriers that prevent
residents from reaching medical services.

3. Make housing and infrastructure feasible at
rural scale.

Rural housing and infrastructure projects can be too
small to compete successfully for existing funding
yet too costly for local communities to undertake
alone. Limited water and wastewater capacity, aging
buildings, transportation gaps, and uneven digital
access further constrain development and daily life.
The Plan calls for the Commonwealth to:

▪ Tailor housing subsidies, financing, rehabilitation
tools, and regulatory requirements to small-scale

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development, weaker markets, and the yearround housing needs of seasonal communities.
Establish dedicated rural water, wastewater,
and stormwater infrastructure funding, and
support small and decentralized systems while
maintaining public health and environmental
protections.
Permanently fund Chapter 90 at no less than
$300 million annually, index future allocations to
inflation, and codify the distribution of funding
above $200 million by road miles.
Sustain unpaved road, bridge, and culvert
investments; expand flexible transit and
multimodal connections; and simplify project
development and permitting.
Close remaining broadband gaps and strengthen
affordability, mobile coverage, digital skills,
cybersecurity, and municipal information
technology capacity.

4. Strengthen rural economies and workforce
development.

Rural economic development depends on the viability
of small businesses, working-land enterprises, village
centers, and local workforce systems. Investments
must recognize modest project scale, dispersed
demand, and the barriers that prevent residents from
accessing jobs and training.
The Plan calls for the Commonwealth to:

• Expand flexible capital, technical assistance, and
sustained place-based investment for small and
micro businesses, village centers, and communitydriven development.

• Stabilize rural MassHire services and build
workforce partnerships among employers,
educational institutions, regional organizations,
and community-based providers.
• Expand apprenticeships, paid work-based
learning, and local career pathways, including
pathways into health care, skilled trades,
education, and municipal services.
• Address childcare, housing, transportation,
technology, and other practical barriers to
workforce participation.

5. Support rural stewardship and climate
resilience.

Rural communities provide land and ecosystem
services that support statewide water security, food
production, conservation, and climate goals. These
responsibilities should be balanced with local fiscal
sustainability, economic opportunity, and the capacity
to manage infrastructure and public safety demands.
The Plan calls for the Commonwealth to:

• Modernize Payments in Lieu of Taxes and related
reimbursement approaches to better recognize
the effects of state-owned land and rural
stewardship responsibilities.
• Ensure meaningful rural participation in the
Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy and
related decisions about housing, conservation,
clean energy, and development.
• Provide planning, technical, and legal support
so communities can evaluate and manage largescale energy and data-center proposals.

• Invest in watershed-scale resilience, resilient roads
and water systems, farm and forest adaptation,
and outdoor recreation infrastructure that
benefits local communities.

A FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The 2026 Plan was developed through review of the
2019 recommendations, consultation with state and
local stakeholders, and 18 public feedback sessions.
Recommendations were included only if they address
uniquely rural conditions or statewide issues that
are amplified in rural settings. Two themes connect
the agenda: rural equity—fair access to services,
opportunities, and resources—and capacity—the
ability to plan, staff, finance, and implement needed
work.
Recommendations identify four types of action:
policy, funding, programming, and legislative. This
framework helps agencies, legislators, and regional
and local partners identify where they can act.
Implementation must also recognize the relationships
among chapters: housing and workforce strategies
depend on transportation and infrastructure; school
finance affects municipal sustainability; and climate
resilience connects land, roads, water systems, and
emergency response.

statutory reforms. Regional organizations and
municipalities should use it to develop partnerships,
projects, and advocacy. RPAC should track progress,
identify unresolved barriers, and keep attention
focused on implementation.
This level of coordination cannot depend solely on
informal relationships among agencies or on rural
municipalities identifying and resolving conflicts after
programs are launched. Ideally, the Commonwealth
would have a designated rural-policy coordination
lead, authorized to bring secretariats together
around shared rural priorities, align implementation
timelines and funding opportunities, and identify
where one agency’s policy may unintentionally
undermine progress in another area.
A stronger rural Massachusetts requires sustained
commitments, practical implementation support,
and coordinated action. By aligning public
investment with rural conditions and strengthening
the institutions that serve rural residents, the
Commonwealth can advance opportunity, resilience,
and quality of life across Massachusetts.

MOVING THE AGENDA FORWARD

The Plan provides a shared basis for state investment,
legislative action, agency program design, and
regional implementation. The Governor and state
agencies should use it to coordinate rural priorities
and assess the rural effects of policies and programs.
Legislators should use it to guide financing and

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rural-policy-advisorycommission-rpac

BUCK DONOVAN, Chair
MALCOLM FICK, Vice-Chair
SHEILA IRVIN, Clerk
SAM HAUPT, Treasurer
LAURA BRENNAN, Executive Director

MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:

Executive Committee, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
Laura Brennan, Executive Director
October 6, 2026
September 2026 Assistance Activities

This report highlights technical assistance provided by BRPC staff for September 2026.
This assistance was in response to requests identified in the Board/Organization column.
Responses were supported by local assessment or grant funds, if available and
permitted by the funding agencies. This report is intended to inform municipal officials
about how local assessment funds are used and indicate the types of local and
technical assistance BRPC can provide. If assistance may be useful to your community,
please feel free to contact us for details.
Assistance Recipient

Municipal Technical Assistance

Organization

Monterey

Review potential park funding
opportunities with town administrator

Town of Monterey

Pittsfield

Review archived documents for the
Pittsfield Economic Development
Department regarding Pontoosuc
Lake Management plans, invasive
species, etc.
ADU Webinar with the Executive
Office of Housing and Livable
Communities

City of Pittsfield

Savoy

Town of Savoy

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