By Croosadabilia croosadabilia – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
The Berkshires town of Richmond retains its rustic charm through progressive zoning bylaws and a newly-enacted local wetland bylaw. Richmond Pond (Mass. DFW pdf) is a 226 acre raised natural pond with a town beach and state boat ramp. Primarily residential, with many part-time residents from Boston and NYC, Richmond has just a few small businesses and several orchards and farms. Part-time residents include Gov. Deval Patrick.
Richmond, MA facts:
- Town Hall: 1531 State Rd.
- Phone: (413) 698-3315
- Population: 1,604
- Settled/Inc’d: 1760
- Named for: Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
- Elevation: 1,107′