Survey: Town Invites Residents’ Input on Open Space and Recreation

The town of Great Barrington is updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan and, as part of the process, invites town residents to complete a brief survey.

A community meeting is planned to share results and set priorities on Thursday, Jan. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Berkshire South Community Center, 15 Crissey Road.

“This quick survey will help us to prioritize our open space and recreation needs and wishes,” said Chris Rembold, assistant town manager and the town’s chief planner. “Feedback about parks and playgrounds, agriculture and farming, hiking, biking and conservation areas are all greatly appreciated from year-round and part-time residents.”

This plan is updated about every five years, to ensure the town remains eligible for certain grant funds.

Here’s the online survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB_OSRP19

Hard copies of the survey, in English and Spanish, are available at Town Hall, the town’s libraries, senior center and other community locations. Hard copies can also be downloaded from this page and mailed or dropped off at Town Hall.

The town’s 2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan is available on the town website.

The Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focuses on:

• Preserving scenic views and town character
• Providing places to play and experience the outdoors
• Protecting public water supplies
• Protecting wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds
• Protecting wildlife habitat and rare species

Questions or comments about this survey can be directed to Chris Rembold, crembold@townofgb.org.