Notice: Red Flag Fire Warning- Due to the the ongoing weather conditions dry leaves, dead vegetation, and other fuels are extremely receptive to ignition. Officials are recommending no outdoor fires or activities that may spark a fire at least until Friday November 22. Please read news article below for details from Fire Chief Annear.
We are currently experiencing an issue with voicemail access if you are trying to reach one of our departments and need to leave a message please email the department and ask for a return phone call, making sure to leave a good call back number. Department emails listed on the website are current. Sorry for the inconvenience we are working to resolve the issue. (Our phone does ring and we can answer it during buisness hours the problem is with the voicemail system).
The town of Charlemont is a hilltown community of about 1,185 residents located along the Deerfield River and the scenic Mohawk Trail in northwestern Massachusetts.
Settled in 1744, Charlemont covers 26 square miles and is still home to working farms and cottage industries as well as many recreational opportunities from whitewater rafting to downhill skiing.