Sheffield, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Sheffield and the wider South Berkshires are served by a network of non-profits that keep the town’s history, protect its farmland and river, and provide news and care to its residents. These are some of the most established, and every one of them takes volunteers.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Sheffield Historical Society | Keeps the town’s history and runs the 1774 Dan Raymond House museum and a set of historic structures in the center of Sheffield. |
| Sheffield Land Trust | Since 1989 has protected the farmland, forest, and open space that define Sheffield, conserving thousands of acres in partnership with local landowners. |
| Bartholomew’s Cobble | A National Natural Landmark on the Housatonic, open to the public and cared for by The Trustees of Reservations. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging | The Senior Center at 25 Cook Road: meals, transportation, and programs for older residents. Executive Director Kathie Loring. 413-229-7037. |
| Bushnell-Sage Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 48 Main Street. Director Deena Caswell. 413-229-7004. |
| Recreation Committee | Youth programs and the town park and playing fields, run by a volunteer committee appointed by the Select Board. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at sheffieldma.gov.