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Community Resilience
from the Ground Up

Resilience starts at the neighborhood level. Charlemont and Colrain residents are coming together to meet neighbors, build resilience, and have fun. Join us!

Join Us!

About the Project

The Towns of Colrain and Charlemont are building stronger, more connected neighborhoods. Through the Neighborhood Resilience Networks project, neighbors will connect, share skills, prepare for emergencies, and support one another when it matters most. 

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Why Neighborhood Resilience?

When disaster strikes, the transportation and communication networks we normally rely on can fail. Roads can wash out, communication systems can break down, and we may find it harder to get the help we need.

 

To prepare for these situations, the towns of Charlemont and Colrain are working to strengthen neighborhood networks.

 

Neighborhood Resilience Networks hopes to cover the towns of Charlemont and Colrain with small, cohesive neighborhood networks of 7-10 households each. Our goal is to make sure that no resident is alone in a disaster. And, in the process, build community, strengthen social connections, and improve emergency response.

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Want to help bring your neighbors together?
Become a Neighborhood Leader!

What You'll Do
  • Promote the project through flyers, email, social media, door-to-door outreach, and relationship building.
  • Attend training workshops on outreach, event organizing, and emergency preparedness.
  • Host neighborhood events every 1–2 months, including educational workshops and social events like potlucks.
  • Establish communication systems such as WhatsApp, Signal, or Google Groups.
The Support You'll Receive
  • An approximately $2,500 stipend (exact amount to be determined) for your leadership.
  • Funds for food and materials at your neighborhood meetings.
  • Ongoing support from Dodson & Flinker project consultants, Town Staff, and fellow community members.

This community resilience project runs through June 2027. 

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Get Involved!

How are you interested in being part of this project? (Note: This is an expression of interest, not a commitment. If you select "neighborhood leader" or "helper," someone from the project team will follow up with you.)
What kinds of events are you interested in? (Select all that apply)

Please provide some basic information so we can connect you with your neighbors.


Your privacy is important to us. All information submitted through this form will never be shared with outside organizations or mailing lists, and will be used solely for the purpose of connecting you with your neighbors.

Resource Library

Emergency Preparedness Kit

A comprehensive checklist for families to ensure they are ready for any local or regional emergency.

Community Mutual Aid Guide

Learn how to organize local support networks and coordinate resources to help your neighbors in need.

Neighborhood Safety Plan

A practical guide for local groups to establish communication channels and safety protocols for Charlemont.

Who is organizing this effort?

The idea for the Neighborhood Resilience Network came from the Towns of Colrain and Charlemont's Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) 2.0 project in 2026, when community input revealed a need for stronger community connections and communication to improve resilience to disasters. The project is organized by Town staff, Dodson & Flinker (consultants for the Towns), and a steering committee of community members. It is funded by the MVP 2.0 Planning Grant.

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“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.”

- Mr. Rogers

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