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 Massachusetts Film Office: http://www.mafilm.org

All other permitting is handled locally by the individual jurisdictions. Please contact the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Office (413.528.4223) or the individual towns listed below.

Generally, you will be dealing with a representative from the mayor’s office, the Board of Selectmen, or the Town Administrator. 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 Collaborative. 

List of Berkshire County Cities and Towns:

Adams

Alford

Process: Send a letter to Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Mailing Address: 5 Alford Center Rd, Alford, MA 02130-8999

Becket

Process: Need to contact Town Administrator first, then they will contact police if necessary.

Cheshire

Clarksburg

Dalton

Process: Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen. Address: 462 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226

Egremont

Process: Contact Town Office Administrator, she can direct you where to go next.

Florida

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

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

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

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

Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: PO Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA 01237

Lee

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

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

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

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

Process: Town Offices Mailing Address: 199 Mallery Rd., Lanesboro, MA 01237-9618. If sending an email, put New Ashford in subject line.

New Marlborough

Process: Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, Mill River, MA 01244

North Adams

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

Process: Call or send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.

Peru

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

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

Process: Contact the Town Administrator

Savoy

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

Process: Contact Town Administrator.

Stockbridge

Process: Contact the Town Administrator and write a letter to the Board of Selectmen at: 50 Main St., PO Box 417, Stockbridge, MA 01262

Tyringham

Process: Send letter to the Town Administrator at: P.O. Box 442, Tyringham MA, 01264

Washington

West Stockbridge

Williamstown

Process: Email or write a letter to the Town Manager at: 31 North St., Williamstown MA, 01267

Windsor