Permitting
For access to any facilities, roads, parks, or other potential locations which are owned or controlled by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, inquiries should be made directly to the "MA Film Office": http://www.mafilm.org. All other permitting is handled locally by the individual jurisdictions. When you know in which cities and/or towns you will be shooting, you should make your inquiries directly to the contact people listed below.
Generally, you will be dealing with a representative from either the mayor’s office, or the Board of Selectmen. The Town Administrator is a common contact person for larger towns. The earlier you reach out to them, the better. Smaller towns may take longer if the proposed location(s) must be put on the town meeting agenda for approval.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Berkshire Film and Media Commission.
Link to Mass Film Office.
List of Berkshire County Cities and Towns:
Adams
Contact: William F. Ketchman
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-743-8300
Fax:
Email: wketchman
town [dot] adams [dot] ma [dot] us
Website: http://www.town.adams.ma.us/
Alford
Contact: Charles Ketchen
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-528-4851
Fax:
Email: alfordberkshire [dot] net
Website: http://townofalford.org/
Process: Send a letter to Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Mailing Address:
5 Alford Center Rd, Alford, MA 02130-8999
Becket
Contact: Richard Furlong
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-623-8934
Fax:
Email: administratortownofbecket [dot] org
Website: http://www.townofbecket.org/public_documents/index
Process: Need to contact Town Administrator first, then they will contact police if necessary.
Cheshire
Contact: Mark Webber
Phone: 413-743-1690
Website: http://www.mass.info/cheshire.ma/
Clarksburg
Contact: Michael Canales
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-663-8250
Email: clarksburgtaverizon [dot] net
Website: http://www.mass.info/clarksburg.ma/
http://www.berkshireweb.com/themap/clarksburg/clarksburg.html
Dalton
Contact: Kenneth Walton
Title: Town Manager
Phone: 413-684-6111 ext. 212
Website: http://www.dalton-ma.gov/
Process: Write a letter to the Board fo Selectmen. Address: 462 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226.
Egremont
Contact: Mary Brazie
Title: Town Office Administrator
Phone: 413-528-0182
Fax: 413-528-5465
Email: tegremontyahoo [dot] com
Website: http://www.egremont-ma.gov/
Process: Contact Town Office Administrator, she can direct you where to go next.
Florida
Contact: Christine Dobbert
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-662-2448
Fax: 413-664-8640
Email: floridamasshughes [dot] net
Website: http://www.mass.info/florida.ma/
Process: Write a letter to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA 01343.
Great Barrington
Contact: Kevin O'Donnell
Title: Town Manager
Phone: 413-528-1619 ext. 2
Email: kodonnelltownofgb [dot] org
Website: http://www.mass.info/great_barrington.ma/
Process: Write a letter to the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project, be as specific as possible, including dates, locations, road closings, etc. Mailing Address: 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Board of Selectmen meets twice a month).
Hancock
Contact: Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-738-5225
Email: bostaconic [dot] net
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dhcd/iprofile/121.pdf
Process: Write a letter of intent to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address:P O Box 1084, Hancock, MA 01237 (The Board meets biweekly).
Hinsdale
Contact: Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-655-2245
Email: hinsdalemass [dot] selectmenverizon [dot] net
Website: http://hinsdale-mass.org/code/html/index.php
Process: Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 39 South Street, Hinsdale, MA 01235 (must receive letter in writing).
Lanesborough
Contact: William Prendergast
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-442-1167
Website: http://www.lanesborough-ma.gov/
Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P O Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA 01237.
Lee
Contact: Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-243-5500
Email: saldermantown [dot] lee [dot] ma [dot] us
Website: http://www.lee.ma.us/
Process: Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 32 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238 A representative for the project must be available to attend a Board meeting to discuss it.
Lenox
Contact: Gregory Federspiel
Title: Town Manager
Phone: 413-637-5500
Email: selectmentownoflenox [dot] com
Website: http://www.townoflenox.com/Public_Documents/index
Process: Write a letter to the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240
Monterey
Contact: Jonathan Sylbert
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-528-1443 ext. 114
Website: http://www.monterey-ma.org/Public_Documents/index
Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 308 Monterey, MA 01245 Note: If calling the Board, the Town Hall hours are Monday 8:30am to noon.
Mount Washington
Contact: Barnett Goldstein
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-528-2839
Email: mtwashington01258hotmail [dot] com
Website: http://www.mass.info/mount_washington.ma/
Process: Write a letter and send an email to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the needs and intent of your project. Mailing Address: 118 East St., Mount Washington, MA 01258.
New Ashford
Phone: 413-458-5461 Town Offices
Email: selectmennewbraintree [dot] net
Website: http://www.berkshireweb.com/themap/newashford/newashford.html
http://www.mass.info/new_ashford.ma/about.htm
Town Offices Mailing Address: 199 Mallery Rd., Lanesboro, MA 01237-9618.
If sending an email, put New Ashford in subject line.
New Marlborough
Contact: David W. Lowman
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-229-8116 (fax: 413-229-8116)
Email: selectmennew-marlborough [dot] ma [dot] us
Website: http://www.new-marlborough.ma.us/
Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, Mill River, MA 01244 (fax: 413-229-8116)
North Adams
Contact: John Barrett
Title: Mayor
Phone: 413-662-3000 Fax: 413-662-3010
Email: no email provided
Website: http://www.northadams-ma.gov/
Process: Write a letter or fax to the Mayor, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: City Hall, 10 Main Street, North Adams MA 01247. If necessary, then contact the Public Safety Commissioner, John Morocco at : 413-662-3102.
Otis
Contact: Christopher Morris
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-269-0100 ext. 112
Email: admin [dot] otisverizon [dot] net
Website: http://www.townofotisma.com ; http://www.berkshireweb.com/themap/otis/otis.html
Process: Call or send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.
Peru
Contact: Douglas Haskins
Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-655-8312
Website: http://www.mass.info/peru.ma/ ; http://www.berkshireweb.com/themap/peru/peru.html
Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 479, Hinsdale MA 01235
Pittsfield
Contact: Paula King
Title: Mayor’s Assistant
Phone: 413-499-9321
Email: pkingpittsfieldch [dot] com
Website: http://www.pittsfield-ma.org/
Process: Send an email or write a letter to the Mayor’s Assistant, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield MA 01201
Richmond
Contact: Matt Kerwood
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-698-3882
Email: m [dot] kerwoodrichmondma [dot] org
Website: http://www.richmondma.org/
Process: Contact the Town Administrator.
Savoy
Contact: Sue McGrath
Title: Office Manager
Phone: 413-743-4290 Fax: 413-743-4292
Email: Townofsavoyverizon [dot] net
Website: www.mass.gov/cc/savoy.html
Process: Contact Sue McGrath for initial instructions. Will need to go before the Select Board, which meets every Tuesday evening. Summer hours- meets every OTHER Tuesday.
Sheffield
Contact: Joseph Kellogg
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-229-7000 Fax: 413-229-0717
Email: sheffieldmassbcn [dot] net
Website: www.mass.gov/cc/Sheffield.html
Process: Contact Town Administrator.
Stockbridge
Contact: Richard Wilcox
Title: Chief of Police
Phone: 413-298-5530 Fax: 413-298-4345
Website: http://www.mass.gov/pageID=mg2localgovccpage&L=1&L0=home&L1=Resident&sid...
Process: Contact the Chief of Police and write a letter to the Board of Selectmen at: 50 Main St. Stockbridge, MA. 01262
Tyringham
Contact: Molly Curtin-Schaefer
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-243-1749 Fax: 413-243-4942
Email: Townhallbcn [dot] net
Website: http://www.tyringham.ma/gov
Process: Send letter to Town Administrator at: P.O. Box 442, Tyringham MA, 01264
Washington
Contact: Board of Selectmen
Phone: 413-623-8878 Fax:
Website: http://www.berkshireweb.com/themap/washington/washington.html
West Stockbridge
Contact: Mark Webber
Title: Town Administrator
Phone: 413-232-0319
Website: http://www.weststockbridge-ma.gov
Williamstown
Contact: Peter Fohlin
Title: Town Manager
Phone: 413-458-9341
Email: pfohlinwilliamstown [dot] net
Website: http://www.williamstown.net/
Process: Email or write a letter to the Town Manager at: 31 North St., Williamstown MA, 01267
Windsor
Contact: Stephen Leslie Bird Sr.
Phone: 413-684-3268 Fax: 413-684-3806
Email: Windsor_townclerkyahoo [dot] com
Website: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=mg2localgovccpage&L=1&L0=home&L1=Resident