BERKSHIRE, NY COMMUNITY
Berkshire, NY is proud to be a community of individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to make our beautiful Town thrive. From neighborhood parties, to the new community park, to volunteer initiatives, everyone believes in doing their part.
Read below for information about our park, library, aid for those in need, and the fire district & company.
OUR PARKS
Creekside Park features walking paths, covered picnic tables, and access to the creek.
George M. Smith Memorial Field features a baseball field and playground.
There are additional developments planned:
OUR LIBRARY
The Berkshire Free Library has been serving our community for over 100 years. Check out our digital resources, ebooks, audiobooks, language learning, job help and lots more. Come learn a new craft, get tech help, and bring your children to our story time.
Come explore your Family Tree, Genealogy, & Family Records Free
Berkshire Free Library has Ancestry
Bring your own computer or use ours.
Hours are Monday - Friday Noon - 5PM
Saturday - 9AM - 2PM
www.berkshirefreelibrary.org
607 657-4418
OUR COMMUNITY HALL
A unique & spectacular
historic treasure, available to local area residents & organizations for meetings, civic events, youth &
library activities and private gatherings such as weddings, anniversaries, parties and celebrations. The
Hall is also the permanent home of the Helping Hands Food Pantry.
The Hall is available free of charge for nonprofit use and with very low fees for private activities.
The building hosts nearly 400 events annually. The Berkshire Community Hall exists only for the
Community. If you would like a tour, more information, or would like to participate in keeping this restored treasure readily available to all, please reach out.
Fire District
let's connect
The Fire District and the Fire Company provides integral services for the Town. Members are always needed, for more than just firefighting. Reach out or stop in on the first Tuesday of the month to meet the team, learn more, and support your community.
Station 607-657-2727
Mike W Simmons
Fire Chief
607-341-5322
Jason Peck
First Assistant
607-321-4794
Ricky Lane
Second Assistant
607-743-4301
Sean Rogler
Lieutenant
607-760-5052
William "Jim" Simmons
Chairman
607-657-8220
William Morris
607-657-8220
Delbert Armstrong
607-657-8498
Michael S Simmons
607-657-8121
Raymond Ceurter
607-429-9675
Melinda Russel
607-657-2676
FREE RIDES
If you need a ride to the doctor's office, the grocery store, the pharmacy, or the library then you can use the free services of Northern Tioga Neighbors Network (NTNN). Call at least 3 business days beforehand and someone will connect you with a volunteer driver: 607-657-2823.
Financial & other aid
Tioga County Rural Ministry offers services for residents:
Ramps for those with medical need.
Financial assistance for things such as gas, utilities, rent, or prescriptions.
Christmas clothing for children up to age 18 (register in early October).
143 North Ave, Owego, NY 13827
607-687-3033 • Facebook
more help
Information, financial support, health, wellness, and housing aid: https://tiogaopp.org.
Social and financial aid: https://www.tiogacountyny.com/departments/social-services.
Emotional support, mental illness, marital issues, depression, alcoholism and substance abuse counseling: https://www.tiogacountyny.com/departments/mental-hygiene.
Community Churches
East Berkshire United Methodist Church
All are welcome! Sunday service 8:45-10:00 AM
East Berkshire Rd, Berkshire
(607) 642-9971 • Facebook
First Congregational Church of Berkshire, New York
"The Red Brick Church" - An evangelical, Bible believing/teaching church, our Mission goals are outreach to our community and the world beyond with the lifesaving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
12445 State Route 38, Berkshire
(607) 657-2677 • Website