Buckland, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Buckland and the shared village of Shelburne Falls are served by local organizations that tend the town’s landmarks, run its library, and cover its news. These are some of the longest-running, and several of them take volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| The Bridge of Flowers | The volunteer effort, rooted in the Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club, that plants and tends the Bridge of Flowers over the Deerfield River between Buckland and Shelburne. It welcomes volunteers and donations. PO Box 335, Shelburne Falls. |
| Buckland Public Library | The town’s library at 30 Upper Street, a member of the CWMARS consortium that lends books, ebooks, computers, and museum passes to MASS MoCA and the Clark Art Institute, and keeps a local history collection. (413) 625-9412. |
| Greenfield Recorder | Franklin County’s daily newspaper, one of the oldest in the country. Its West County Notebook section covers Buckland and the Shelburne Falls area. |
| Shelburne Falls & West County Independent | A locally owned community newspaper for the Shelburne Falls area; its print edition is on hiatus and it keeps residents up to date through its Facebook page. |
Town Resources for Residents
- Council on Aging: the town’s Council on Aging runs outreach and programs for older Buckland residents; contact it through Town Hall at (413) 625-6330.
- Cultural Council: Buckland’s local Cultural Council awards small grants to arts, humanities, and science programs in the community each year.
- Buckland Public Library: open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 30 Upper Street, with programs, museum passes, and a shared regional catalog. (413) 625-9412.
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s pages at town.buckland.ma.us.