Peru, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Peru is a small hilltown, and much of what elsewhere is run by nonprofits is run here by the town itself and by partnerships it shares with its neighbors. The organizations below are the ones a Peru resident is most likely to turn to, and every one of them takes volunteers.
Community & Regional Organizations
| Organization | What they do |
|---|---|
| Hinsdale/Peru Cultural Council | A local partnership of the Massachusetts Cultural Council that awards small grants for arts, humanities, and science programs to Peru and Hinsdale residents. |
| Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts | A regional body, in which Peru participates, that supports forest stewardship and conservation across the northwest Massachusetts hilltowns. |
Peru is home to few standalone nonprofits; residents also draw on the regional organizations of the Central Berkshires. If your group serves Peru and belongs here, the town clerk can point you to the right listing.
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Peru Public Library | Programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 6 West Main Road. Librarian Branden Mascolo. (413) 655-8650. |
| Hinsdale/Peru Council on Aging | The shared senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents of Peru and Hinsdale. Bonny Ditomasso. (413) 446-0735. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s directory at townofperuma.com.