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Town Of Sheffield

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 Sheffield is a picturesque New England town located in the Housatonic River Valley of Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. Comprised of two villages, Sheffield and Ashley Falls, the town's development pattern has been greatly influenced by its physical features:  the Housatonic River and its wide floodplain; the Schenob Brook wetland complex and the steep slopes of the Berkshire Hills on the east and the Taconic Range on the west.

The oldest town in Berkshire County, the township was purchased from Chief Konkapot and other Stockbridge Indians in 1724. The first English settler to cross the "hideous howling wilderness" was Matthew Noble of Westfield who arrived in 1725.  Proprietor's records and a survey were taken by Captain John Ashley, Ebenezer Pomeroy and Thomas Ingersoll. This Committee was to advance the settlement of the town by selecting persons who would become permanent residents.  Home lots were drawn in three divisions, and the town was incorporated in 1733.


Recent News

Town Of Sheffield News - March 9, 2023

Please see the attached flyer for a meeting to explore the possibility of merging Southern Berkshire Regional School District with Berkshire Hills Regional School District. Also attached is a flyer for car seat checks sponsored by the Sheffield…

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Town Of Sheffield : Community Health Program - Covid 19 And Flu Vaccines

On Thursday, January 12th from 10:30 to Noon the Community Health Program Mobil Unit will be at the Sheffield Senior Center offering Flu & Covid 19 Vaccines. If you would like to schedule an appointment please do so by contacting Community…

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Town Of Sheffield News - December 8, 2022

A Giving Tree has been set up in the Town Hall. This tree has tags with needs for the Senior Center, Police Department, Highway Department and Stray Animal Fund. Anyone wishing to take a tag and provide the need is encouraged to visit the tree. …

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