Sheffield Land Trust

10/16/2026

In an emergency, if you can't speak, you can still be heard.
• The Silent Call Procedure uses a phone's keypad to communicate with a 911 dispatcher.
• You can also text to 911.
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.
Learn more: https://mass.gov/e911

10/16/2026

To prepare for the winter, black bears enter a phase called hyperphagia, which is when an animal greatly increases their daily food and calorie intake to build up their fat reserves. To put it simply, black bears get the munchies! Bears will rely on these fat reserves when they den for about 5 months this winter where they won’t eat, drink, or even go to the bathroom.

Black bears can build up the fat reserves they need by eating the plentiful natural foods available to them. They do not need handouts from people. Do your part in coexisting with black bears by making sure your property isn’t an all-you-can-eat bear buffet.

You can help keep bears wild:
🔸Never intentionally feed bears and other wildlife
🔸Remove or secure all human-associated food sources, including bird seed, trash, compost, and other attractants
🔸Protect chickens and small livestock from bears with effective and maintained electric fencing

Learn more about living with black bears at mass.gov/bears.

10/16/2026

New state funded fuel assistance programs to look into as the weather gets colder.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Please join us on Thursday, October 22, at 5:30PM to meet our School Committee candidates!

10/13/2026

Come share your vision for Sheffield and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast October 25 8:30-11:30am at Dewey Hall!

10/09/2026

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10/08/2026

We're looking for a friendly, customer service-oriented person to join our team as part-time circulation clerk (approx. 12-15 hrs/wk).

Is that you?

Qualifications: detail-oriented; computer literate; able to stand, bend, kneel; able to lift/push library materials and equipment up to 35 pounds. Knowledge of Evergreen or previous library experience a plus. Must be available to work Saturdays; ability to cover shifts as needed a plus. Starting pay $18.50/hr.

To apply, please submit a completed Town of Sheffield application to our circulation desk (available on our website or at sheffieldma.gov) or email [email protected].

Preference given to applications received by Friday, October 23.

10/08/2026

We're counting down the days to the Sheffield Fall Festival on October 17! Check out the list of fun, free activities that will be happening on the Sheffield Town Green from 3-7pm. Make a plan to enter a Jack-o-Lantern in our contest, or bring a dish for our Pumpkin Cooking Competition!
Find more information and event updates at www.southernberkshirechamber.com/events/fall-festival

10/04/2026

Join HVA for our special program, "Timber Rattlesnakes: From Fear to Fascination" at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield, Massachusetts!

Timber rattlesnakes are an important, but often misunderstood, part of our local forests. Join us at 6 p.m. on October 22 to learn more about the natural history and ecology of this fascinating species, the threats they face, and why connected habitat is so important for their survival.

Learn more and register here:
https://bushnellsagelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/timber-rattlesnakes-from-fear-to-fascination/