Egremont, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
In a town of 1,372 the community organizations are not a garnish on civic life, they are load-bearing: conserving the open land, keeping the arts alive, and running the library and the Council on Aging. Every one of them takes volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do |
|---|---|
| Egremont Land Trust | A local 501(c)(3), started as Egremont Environmental Action, that works to preserve the town’s rural New England character. It helped bring the Jug End State Reservation into public hands and has conserved parcels near Karner Brook and Baldwin Hill. |
| Alford / Egremont Cultural Council | The two towns’ shared local cultural council, part of the Mass Cultural Council network, awarding small grants for arts, humanities, and community programs. |
| Egremont Historical Commission | The town commission that watches over Egremont’s historic places and records, and the volunteer Egremont250 committee that marks the town’s milestones. |
Town Resources & Local News
| Resource | Notes |
|---|---|
| Egremont Free Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Librarian Lesliann Furcht. 413-528-1474. Its trustees are elected on the town ballot. |
| Council on Aging | Activities, outreach, and services for older residents. 413-528-0182, ext. 16. |
| Local news | South Berkshire coverage from The Berkshire Eagle, The Berkshire Edge, and iBerkshires. |
For current hours and a fuller list of boards and services, see the town’s pages at egremont-ma.gov.