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Vol. II No. 24 12/15/2021
Christmas on Main Street
A Special Thank you to...
Town Square: TOWN SPEED LIMITS
Holiday Events at Stockbridge Library
Notes from the Select Board, December 2, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission, December 3, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Assessor's Meeting, December 6, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Agriculture and Forestry Commission (AFC), December 6, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Water and Sewer Commission, December 7, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Select Board, December 9, Hybrid Meeting
About Contributions, Opinion Pieces, and Letters
The Stockbridge Leak: Conclusion
by Denny Alsop
Beavers and Bureaucrats
by John Hart
Greenagers
by Austen Dupont
Improve Property Tax Equity
by Peter Strauss
NHRPZ Concerns
by Bruce Blair
Reader to Reader
by Patrick White
Vol. II No. 23 12/1/2021
Looking Back: Stockbridge and Norman Rockwell
Vol. II No. 22 11/15/2021
Why Oppose the Residential Exemption? Part Two
11/15/21: A Special Thank You from Stockbridge Updates
Congratulations to Brian Cruey from Stockbridge Updates
11/15/21 Town Square: Residential Exemption
Events: 11/15/21
HVA and Greenagers Assess Stream Crossings
Notes from Water and Sewer Commission 11/2/21 — Hybrid Meeting
Vol. II No. 21 11/1/2021
The Residential Exemption Part One
A Special Thank You from Stockbridge Updates
Events November 1, 2021
Our Schools
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission October 15, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Historic Preservation Committee October 18, Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Planning Board (PB) October 19 Hybrid meeting
Notes from the Select Board (SB) October 21, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Select Board (SB) October 28, Hybrid Meeting
The Latest Kerfuffle
by Patrick White
Stockbridge Then and Now
by Gary Leveille
My Experience on the School Board
by Corey Sprague
Stockbridge Real Estate... Homes, Sweet Homes
by Lis Wheeler
About the Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG)
by Amy Moorby
Reader to Reader November 1 2021
Vol. II No. 20 10/15/2021
Stockbridge Bowl
COVID-19 NEWS
Notice from The Cemetery Commission
Notes from the Conservation Commission (ConCom) & Select Board (SB)
Notes from the Cemetery Commission
Notes from the Fountain Committee
Notes from the Finance Committee
Notes from Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission
Notes from the Board of Assessors
Notes from the Agricultural and Forestry Commission
Notes from the Housing Trust Fund
State of the Theatre
by James Warwick
Reader to Reader
Vol. II No. 19 10/1/2021
A Stockbridge Model
About COVID-19
Events
Notes from the Select Board (SB), September 16, Hybrid Meeting
Vol. II No. 18 9/15/2021
Community
About Covid
Events
Notes from the Select Board, August 26, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Board of Health, August 30, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Select Board September 2, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission, September 3, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Board of Assessors, September 7, Hybrid meeting
Notes from Water and Sewer Commission September 7, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Planning Board (PB), September 7, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Zoning Board of Appeals, September 7, In-Person Meeting
Notes from the Cemetery Commission, September 8, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Select Board Meeting, September 9, Hybrid Meeting
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 17 9/1/2021
A History Lesson
Town Square
Covid Related
Events
Notes from the Planning Board (PB), August 17, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from Stockbridge Board of Health, August 16, Zoom Meeting
Notes from Stockbridge Select Board, August 19, Zoom Meeting
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission, August 20, Hybrid Meeting
Stockbridge Dig
by Rick Wilcox
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 16 8/15/2021
A Local, Very Local, Newspaper
Town Square
Vol. II No. 15 8/1/2021
Descriptive Statistics: One Year Later
Town Square
As Covid Recedes...
Events
Notes from Agriculture and Forestry Commission, July 12, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Select Board, July 15, Hybrid Meeting
Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission July 16 Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Association (SBA) Annual Report, July 2021
Notes from the Board of Assessors, July 19, In-Person Meeting Only
Notes from the Zoning Board of Appeals, July 20, In-Person Meeting, Cancelled
Notes from the Planning Board, July 20, Hybrid Meeting
Notes from the Historic Preservation Commission, July 26 Hybrid Meeting
Stockbridge History: The Stockbridge Cane
Stockbridge History: Echo Lake
Visualizing the Old-Growth Trees at Ice Glen
by Patrick White
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 14 7/15/2021
Looking Back Looking Forward
Town Square
As Covid Recedes...
Events
from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee June 25, Hybrid
Notes from the Zoning Board of Appeals, June 29, in Person
Notes from Cemetery Committee, July 2, In Person
submitted by Candice Curry
Notes from Water and Sewer Commission, July 6, Hybrid
submitted by Meryl Phair
Notes from the Planning Board (PB) July 6, Hybrid
Notes from the Select Board (SB) July 8, Hybrid
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission July 9 Hybrid
Archaeology in Stockbridge Bookends Mohican Presence from 1739 to 1783
by Rick Wilcox
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 13 7/1/2021
Just Asking
Introducing Town Square
As Covid recedes...
Openings, Closings, and Events Around Town
Minutes from Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee June 4 via Zoom
submitted by Charles Kenny
Notes from Select Board meeting June 10 via Zoom
submitted by Meryl Phair
Notes from the Planning Board Meeting June 15 via Zoom
Notes from SB meeting June 17 via Zoom
submitted by Meryl Phair
Notes from Select Board meeting June 24 via Zoom
submitted by Meryl Phair
Stockbridge Pollen Season Linked to More Than Sneezes!
by Meryl Phair
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 12 6/15/2021
Memorial Day Ceremony for U.S Sailors Lost at Sea
Governing is Decision Making
AIA Award for the Linde Center in Stockbridge
Openings, Closings, and Events around Town
Notes from the Board of Health (BOH) May 26 via Zoom
Notes from Select Board May 27 via Zoom
Notes from Water and Sewer Commission June 1 via Zoom
Notes from the Planning Board Meeting: June 1 via Zoom
Notes from Stockbridge Town Meeting in Person
Report from the Board of Health
by Charles Kenny, Chair
Stockbridge Memories
by Meryl Phair
Stockbridge Archeology: Mohican Presence from 1739 to 1783
by Rick Wilcox
Proposed Professional Planner for Stockbridge
by Jim Murray
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Katie Rumin Plays the Theremin
Vol. II No. 11 6/1/2021
The Stockbridge Way
The Election
Town Meeting
Openings, Closings, and Events Around Town
Notes from the Planning Board Public Forum May 12 via Zoom
Notes from Stockbridge Agriculture and Forestry Commission (AFC) May 10 via Zoom
Notes from the Stockbridge Select Board May 13 via Zoom
Notes from the Agriculture and Forestry Commission May 17 via Zoom
Notes from the Board of Assessors Meeting May 17 via Zoom
Notes from Finance Committee May 19 via Zoom
Notes from the Select Board Meeting May 20 via Zoom
Notes from the Fountain Committee May 20 via Zoom
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee (SBSC) May 21 via Zoom
Notes from Historic Preservation Committee May 24 via Zoom
Baby Town Meeting (BTM) presented by Finance Committee May 26 via Zoom
Stockbridge Living History: Fire in Stockbridge
by Vincent Jan Garofoli, Fire Chief, Stockbridge Fire Department
Stockbridge History: Early History of the Red Lion Inn Property
by Rick Wilcox
The Soul of Stockbridge: Part Two
by Teresa O'Brient
Stockbridge Memories: Stockbridge Education
by Bruce Blair
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 10 5/15/2021
Vote! May 18
Another Award for Stockbridge
Candidates for Office
Candidates Q & A
Openings, Closings, and Events Around Town
Notes from Sewer and Water Commission May 4 via Zoom
Notes from the Joint Select Board/Planning Board Meeting: May 4 via Zoom
Notes from the Select Board Meeting: April 15 via Zoom
Notes from the Planning Board Meeting May 4 via Zoom
Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Committee May 7 via Zoom
Update from the Fountains Committee
by Member Carl Sprague
Stockbridge History: Anna Bingham
by Rick Wilcox
The Soul of Stockbridge: Part One
by Teresa O'Brient
Stockbridge 2030? Part Two
by Larry Ackerman
Should the Town of Stockbridge Adopt the Residential Tax Exemption?
by Jed Baumwell
Reader to Reader: Candidate Endorsements
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 09 5/1/2021
Town Meeting
Candidates Q and A
Candidates on the Ballot
Election Information
Opening and Closing in the time of COVID
Notes from the Select Board Meeting April 22 via Zoom
State Updates Town's Endangered Species Lists
Stockbridge History: 1897 Sewage Report
by Rick Wilcox
Stockbridge 2030? Part One
by Larry Ackerman
100 Years on Yale Hill
by Carl Sprague
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 08 4/15/2021
Stockbridge Updates Statement and Policies
Zoning
Proposed Bylaws
2021 Town Election
Notes from Town Boards
Opening and Closing in the Time of COVID
Stockbridge History
by Rick Wilcox
Stockbridge History:The Great Estate Bylaw
by Carole Owens
Reader to Reader: We Got Email
Vol. II No. 07 4/1/2021
Names and Definitions
2021 Town Election
Notes from Town Boards
Opening and Closing in the Time of COVID
Stockbridge History: ;Doc Campbell Heals a Community
by Rick Wilcox
Stockbridge History:The Great Estate Bylaw
by Carole Owens
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 06 3/15/2021
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
Stockbridge Now, Before, and After
The 2021 Town Election
Notes from Town Boards
Senior Housing Listening Sessions
During the Time of COVID
Stockbridge History: The Mercantile Building on Elm Street
by Carole Owens
Stockbridge History - Doc Campbell Heals a Community
by Rick Wilcox
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 05 3/1/2021
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
The Berkshire Cottages
Notes from Town Boards
Update on the Cat and Dog Fountain
by Kate Fletcher
Stockbridge History – The Lock Up
by Rick Wilcox
Opinion: A Challenge for the Select Board
by Jed Baumwell
Opinion: A Challenge for the Planning Board
by Bruce Blair
COVID Update
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 04 2/15/2021
Stockbridge Updates: Statement of Purpose
Open Meeting Law
Stockbridge Updates will publish Stockbridge Candidates Q&A
Notes from Town Boards
About Stockbridge Bowl
by Charles Kenny
More from the Stockbridge Cemetery Commission
by Candace Currie
COVID Update
70 Years and Counting
by Larry Ackerman
Thoughts on Stockbridge
by Bob Jones
Let's Start a Conversation About Our Trees
by Patrick White
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 03 2/1/2021
Town Hall Providing COVID Vaccine Support
by Michael Canales
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
The Appeal and Peril of a Community of Like-Minded People
Local Elections 2021
Town Boards and Committees
COVID Updates
Discourse
by Gary Pitney
Planning Board Concerns
by Bruce Blair
About Stockbridge Cemetery Commission
by Karen Marshall
Stockbridge History: Glendale Post Office 1851-2021
by Rick Wilcox
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. II No. 02 1/15/2021
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
Stockbridge Lowers Flags to Half-Staff
The Power and Importance of Local News
Local Elections 2021
Town Boards and Committees
COVID Update from the Stockbridge Board of Health
by Charles Kenny and Jim Wilusz
Openings and Closings in the Time of COVID
PCB Disposal
by Robert Jones
Vol. II No. 01 1/1/2021
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
Hearing from You
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Local Elections 2021
Town Boards
Harvesting: Permitting Explained
Openings and Closings in the Time of COVID
Relief in the Time of COVID: Vaccination Planning
by Jim Wilusz
My COVID Vaccination
by Rae Williams
About the COVID Vaccine
by Dr. Charles Kenny
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. I No. 10 12/15/2020
Hackers Target Local Email
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
Short Term Rentals
Best Christmas Town in America
A Holiday Card
Town Boards and Committees
Openings and Closings in the Time of COVID
Stockbridge History
by Rick Wilcox
Our Planning Board: Is Something Missing?
by Bruce Blair
Thank You
by Patrick White
Reader to Reader: We Got Mail
Vol. I No. 09 12/1/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
The Birth of Stockbridge Updates
by Carole Owens
Video: Shop Local
by CTSB, the Chamber and the Select Board
Planning Board Notes: PB Funds New Consultant for Cottage Era Bylaw Revision/Replacement
Opinion: Dialogue, not Lawsuits
by Steffi Fletcher
Notes from Chamber: Small Business Grants
by Barbara Zanetti, Executive Director
Stockbridge History
by Carole Owens
Health Reminders: COVID/Medicare
Video: A Conversation with BHRSD
by Patrick White
Vol. I No. 08 11/13/2020
Stockbridge Updates News Alert: USPS Announces Closure of Glendale Post Office in Three Days
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Shop Local: Meet Our Merchants
Video by Patrick White
What the Founders Had in Mind
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Notes from SBA
Town News: November 13, 2020
Update: The Children's Chimes
by Bruce Blair
Understanding How Our Bylaws Are Amended
by Christine Rasmussen and Bill Vogt
Reimagining a Rockwell: Kamala Harris
by Bria Goeller
Stockbridge Chamber: Main Street at Christmas
by Barbara Zanetti, Executive Director
Reader to Reader (an email exchange)
by Carole Owens
Vol. I No. 07 11/1/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Vote 2020
What's Your Pandemic Plan?
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Video: Dog Meets Bear, Stays Cool
by Lionel Delevingne
Town News: October 31, 2020
Planning Board Special Program: Randall Arendt to Speak
Notes from Stockbridge Chamber 10/31/2020
by Barbara Zanetti
For Sale: Elm Court Goes Back on the Market
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Judge Sides with SBA
History and Planning: a Visual
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Opening and Closing in the Time of Covid
Respect, Civility and the Social Contract
by Roxanne McCaffrey
Halloween Walk Through Gould Meadows
by Patrick White
Vol. I No. 06 10/18/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Vote 2020
by Carole Owens
Pumpkin, Then Pie
by Patrick White
Spare the Change
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Town News — October 21, 2020
The Stockbridge Bowl Association (SBA)
Lionel Delevingne Photography Show at the Stockbridge Train Station
Stockbridge History — Stockbridge-Munsee: It Is All About The Dash
by Rick Wilcox
Opening and closing in the Time of Covid
Reader to Reader (an email exchange)
Vol. I No. 05 10/1/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Vote 2020
by Carole Owens
Wear a Mask to Protect Yourself and Others
by Carole Owens, Editor
Town News: September 30
by Carole Owens
The Stockbridge Bowl Association (SBA)
Socially-Responsible Events, October 2020
by Carole Owens
Reader to Reader
by Kate Fletcher
Ox Roast Archaeology, Part 2
by Rick Wilcox
Notes from the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
by Barbara Zanetti
Vol. I No. 04 9/15/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Vote 2020
by Carole Owens, Editor
The Real Estate Boom
by Carole Owens, Managing Editor
Town News: September 15
Opening and Closing in the Time of Covid
by Carole Owens
About the Stockbridge Conservation Commission
adapted from the MACC website
Our Archaeological Digs: An Historical Perspective
by Rick Wilcox
The Vision and the Zoning
by Kate Fletcher
Why the Delay of Treatment of Stockbridge Bowl?
by Roxanne McCaffrey
Vol. I No. 03 9/1/2020
Stockbridge Updates Statement of Purpose
by Carole Owens
Voter's Guide
by Carole Owens, Editor
Town News: September 1
About the Stockbridge Board of Health
by Charles Kenny
Tri-Town Health District: Optimizing Our Approach to Public Health Delivery Systems
by Jim Wilusz
What Is Happening Next Door in Lee?
by Bob Jones
Our Children's Chimes
by Bruce Blair
Let's Start a Conversation About Short-Term Rentals
by Patrick White
Vol. I No. 02 8/18/2020
About Stockbridge Updates
by Carole Owens
Waldorf Graduation
by Patrick White
Town News: August 15
About Native Perennial Gardens
by Tom Farley
Time to Update the Lights
by Judy Abdalla
Budget Update
by Patrick White
Vol. I No. 01 8/6/2020
Introducing Stockbridge Updates
by Carole Owens
Where is the Milfoil?
by Carole Owens
Town News: August 1, 2020
Get Your Free Buffer Zone Manual!
What is the Zoning Board of Appeals?
by Bob Jones
Planning for Our Future
by Gary Pitney
Influencing Change
by Patrick White
